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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1963-06-13, Page 12Page 12---Clinton Newa,Record,,Thars.,. June .13, 1963 $oftball. Squad Cop Second 'Win, Face Whitechurch Here On Friday SERVICE REPAIR Thank You. Clinton Branch MO of the Royal Canadian Legion wishes to thank citizens who gave old papers to their paper drive last month. Please start now to save your old papers for the next Legion Paper Drive in October. Father's Day Suggestions FATHER'S DAY CARD for Dad, Grandpa, Husband , 10c to $1.00 "FATHER" CUP AND SAUCER 'in ',One china with girl decoratiori $2.95 ea. PAPERMATE PEN with combination notebook and' wallet $2.49 BAROMETER in Mahogany, Walnut and Brass $7.25 to $19.25 Irr BRIEF CASE im Leather—in Brawn and Tan $495 to $10.95 CRIBBAGE BOARD — Plastic and Wood $1.85 & $3.00 PLAYING CARDS — Linen and Plastic Coated 75c Singles to $2.95 Double DICTIONARY -- Oxford, Webster, Blackies $2.25 to $7.50 McEwan's CLINTON ONTARIO. Clinton Lions Take In New Members Two new members were initiated into Clinton Lions Club Tuesday evening. Shown above, from left to right, are: Ted Davies who sponsored both men; Flight Sergeant "Hank" Banman, a new Lion; president Stewart Taylor; ' Squadron Leader "Denny" Dolan, the other new Lion, and Zone Chairman E. Beecher Menzies, who had charge of the initiation ceremony. (News-Record Photo) LAWN—BOY with exclusive FINGER-TIP START EASIEST STARTING POWER MOWER • IN THE WORLD 'No Priced as s8 co For, 19" Mower Idw as a • if $99.50 with Grasscatcher Drop in for a demonstration today WELLS AUTO ELECTRIC THE. ORIGINAL TUNE-UP SHOP King Street, Clinton Phone HU 24851 S ITREALLY , irilv 4.,„, 0 `Nj *F' to be a credit union member Good Dividends when you save Low Interest when you borrow Dependable Advice whenever you ask. 'No wonder you can get such service—you OWN the Credit Union. Clinton Community Credit Union Limited PAYS ... NEW CHEVROLETS These are not plentiful. We have five for you to choose from. The popular Bel Air and Biscayne models. Choice of standard and automatic transmission, NEW CHEVY II Nova 400 Hardtop 6 cyl. Ivy Green with smart interior. Automatic, Whitewalls, Radio. 269 Four Door Sedan Smart Marine Aqua, OTHERS EXPECTED NEW CHEV. 1/2 Ton PICKUP Your choice of Beige or Blue in the popular Stepside model. Not loaded with extras, but one has 6 ply tires. USED CARS We have them from '54 to '62 in a variety of Makes, Colors, and Models, YOU DON'T NEED A LOT OF MONEY TO GET BETTER TRANSPORTATION HERE. USED TRUCKS & STATION WAGONS '56 Meteor 9 Passenger Country Sedan '57 Dodge Station Wagon '58 Plymouth Station Wagon '61 Envoy Station Wagon '52 Fargo 1/2 Ton Pickup '59 GMC 3/4 Ton Pickup '61 Chev. 3/4 Ton with Dump Body LOOK THEM OVER. IF WE DON'T SELL THEM SOON WE CAN'T GO ON HOLIDAYS! Lorne Brown Motors Ltd. YOUR FRIENDLY CHEVROLET, OLDSMOBILE AND ENVOY DEALER HU 1-93211 CLINTON The new officers and executive of Clinton Lions Club which will take over in September were installed in office at a dinner meeting, Tuesday in St. Paul's Parish Hall. Zone Chairman E. B. Menzies was the installing officer. Pictured above are part of the executive, from left to right; Antoine This Group Will Guide Clinton Lions For 1963-64 Season "Red" Garon, tail twister; Herb Bridle, treasurer; jack Scruton, president; Fred Sloman, secretary; Duff Thompson, second vice-president, and Robert Hunter, Lion tamer. First vice-president Leslie Ball, who is on a trip to Western Canada, and third vice-president Ken Flett were absent. Canadian Army Officers Visit Here Three staff members of the Canadian Army Methods of Instruction Wing, Camp Bor- den, paid a visit to RCAF Sta- tion Clinton, Tuesday, June 11. Lieutenant J. J. Main, W/O T. Fouchard and Sergeant J. G. A. Stickney, made up the party, As instructor-trainers in the army they were specifically in- terested in the Air Force Sch- ool of Instructional Technique. The Camp Borden Army Methods School trains senior .experienced instructors for supervisory roles in the var- ious army components, as com- pared to the more basic role of SIT. Flight Lieutenant C. H. "Howie" Lochhead, chief in- structor of SIT conducted the visiting group around the sch- ool. The visitors observed les- sons taught by air force stud- ent, instructors. Galbraith Radio & T V Phone HU 2-3841 Clinton Ammummonms (News-Record Photo) Lions Initiate Two Install Officers At Over 30 Lions turned out for the final dinner meeting of the present season on Tuesday at St. Paul's Parish Hall. Two new Lions, Squadron Leader Dennis Dolan and Flight Sergeant Hank Banman were initiated into Lions Interna- tional by E. B. Menzies, chair- man of Zone 3-S, Lion Menzies reviewed the history of Lionism for the new members as well as for the other Lions present. It is the oldest, largest a n d fastest growing service club in the world, with over 600,000 mem- bers in•118 geographical areas. He called on President Stewart Taylor to read the Lions Code of Ethics, and on H. C. Lawson to read the Aims and Objects of Lions International, to the new members. President Taylor reported on the District "A" Convention in Cornwall, which he 'attended. Royce Macaulay requested a count of Lions and guests who would be attending the Lions annual golf tournament at the Bayfield-Clinton golf course on Wednesday, June 19. Over 50 persons will take part. President Taylor reminded the Lions of the Service Clubs of Clinton hockey appreciation banquet in Clinton Legion Hall Saturday night at 6.45, when. Dennis Riggin, Kincardine, a goaltender in the petroit Red Wing organization, will be the guest speaker. Juvenile, mid- get and bantam hockey teams will be guests. Joe Murphy spoke regarding the' transfer of Lions secretary Al White to RCAF Station Trenton. Robert Hunter requested a replacement for the late Lion Hugh Hawkins on the Clinton Recreation Committee. Mr. Hunter also outlined the sum- mer playgrounds program to the Lions. E. B. Menzies was the instal- ling officer for the 1963-64 of- ficers and executive. He read the duties of each office and asked each officer individually Dodgers Tops In Kin Loop The Dodgers moved into first place in the Kinsmen pee wee baseball loop this week, scoring a pair of wins to bring their record to three wins and no defeats. They drubbed the Yankees 24-8 in one contest and eked out an 8-6 win over the Giants in the other. In the other game, the Giants scored an 11-6 margin over the White Sox. The Giants hold down second place in the loop with two wins and one loss, while the third place Tigers have one win and one loss. The Yankees and' White Sox share the cellar with no wins in two outings. Games this week see the White Sox tackle the Yankees on Friday, June 14, while the Giants meet the Tigers on Wednesday. In next Friday's game, the White Sox play the Dodgers. All pee wees are asked to note that a practice for the all- star team will be held in the town 'park on Monday at 6:30. Clinton's softball nine scored their second win in five out- ings at the loeal park, Friday, clumping Seaforth by a 12-8 margin in another thrilling con- test. Both Clinton •wins have been against Seaforth and the loc- als will. have a chance to even their season record when they bast Whitechurch at the local park on Friday at 7;00 p.m. In their win last week, the squad battled back from a 7-1 deficit with big innings in both the third, and fourth frames, Seaforth started out in high gear and opened up a three- run lead in the first inning and added four more in the third. Clinton picked up a single in 'the second when Ron McKay toured the bases after driving out a sharp single and they picked up five in the third. Bob McDonald and Bob Mann hit consecutive singles, and after Wait Edgar struck out, Bob Welsh and Ron Liver- more drove in one run each with singles. With , two men still on base, Ron McKay connected for a home run to make the score New Members, Final Meeting to declare his allegiance to the particular office. The officers were installed in the following order: the four directors, tail twister, Lion tamer, secretary, treasurer, the vice-presidents, past president and finally the incoming presi- dent, Jack Scruton. First vice-president Les Ball, who is presently on a trip to Western Canada, will be chair- man of the Lions annual sum- mer street carnival. He re- quested the following to be his 'committee for this project: J. H. Brunsdon, Duff Thompson, Duog Miles and Ted Davies. President Taylor thanked 'the Lions for their co-operation in the past year, giving , special thanks to program chairman Ted Davies. Incoming president Jack Scruton made a short ac- ceptance speech and asked for full co-operation in his year as president. (Continued from Page One) that highway 8 was in much pqprer shape than the other one, and due to the fact that neither may be approved if both were asked for, council de- cided to request particulars on starting the job on highway 8 only. Regulate Fees Complying with a request from two of the three taxi operators in Clinton, council approved a by-law setting maximum taxi fares within the town limits. 'The rate for service in town was set at a maximum of 50 cents with 10 cents for each additional stop and a rate of $3.00 per hour for waiting time. The previous bylaw stipulat- ed the definite payment of the same rates, but the new bylaw sets maximums only. Council felt they could not set rates for calls for out of town or to the RCAF station, as George McGee and Harvey Ashton had requested when they met with council at last month's meeting. The police report as read by Mayor Miller stated that there were 52 trailers being occupied at Frank Becker's trailer park, while another three were vac- ant. The police had made 10 pro- secutions, getting nine convic- tions, with one charge being laid over. Fines totalled $170 in the convictions. Mayor Miller stated that the policemen were keeping a watch on the Meay Mee Rest- aurant, following complaints registered by several council- lors at last month's meeting. He reported "no bad reports" on it as yet. In other business, council: Learned that Deputy-Reeve John Sutter was "coming along fine" after his recent operation and was expected, to be soon back in his council seat. Turned down a request from the London Free Press to place an advertisement in connection with the paper's proposed fea- ture on the opening of the hos- pital wing. However, they made a grant of $75 to the hospital in lieu of the adver- tisement. In Making the mo- CORRECTION! The LOBA story of last week should have read: Mrs. Wes Shobbrook was the only chartered member present. FLAN DECORATION AT BAIRD'S CEMETERY Brucefield IOOF Decoration Day at Baird's Cemetery is being planned for Sunday, June 23 at 2:30 p.m. Classified Ads Bring Quick Results 7,0 for the visitors, Clinton added three more in the fourth. on singles by Bob McDonald and Ron Livermore and two Seaforth errors. They upped the lead to 1.0-.7 in the fifth when, Don Freem- an reached base .on .an error and earne home on a single by Doug MacDougall and a long fly by Bob Livermore, Their final run came in the seventh frame when McKay pounded out a double and ad- vanced on a fielder's choice and an error,. McKay was the hitting lead- er for the locals with a three for four performance, while Ron Livermore •and Bob Mc- Donald had a pair each. Bob Mann, Bob Welsh, Don Freem- an'and Doug MacDougall roun- ded out the 11-hit attack with a safety each. Seaforth picked up 15 hits off MacDougall, but he bore down in the clutch to leave several base-runners stranded. Midgets Open Play. Monday Clinton's Fish and Game midgets open their 1963 WOAA ball season at the park at 6:30 p.m. on Monday night when Exeter travels here for a con- test. Percy Livermore is handling the coaching duties for the lo- cal squad, while Jack Carter is manager. The squad is comprised main- ly of last year's OMBA bantam finalists, plus some holdovers from last year's midget squad. The complete midget sched- ule for the Clinton crew is as follows: June 17—Exeter at Clinton 19—Mitchell at Exeter 21—Seaforth at Exeter 21—Clinton at Mitchell 24—Seaforth at Clinton 26—Exeter at Seaforth 28—Mitchell at Clinton July 2—Mitchell at Exeter 5—Seaforth at Mitchell 8—Exeter at Mitchell 9—Clinton at Seaforth 16—Clinton at Exeter tion, councillor Don Symons said the hospital needed the money more, but if they wished to place an advertisement in the paper they could do so. The London paper quoted the coun- cil a special rate of $73.50 for a three column by seven inch ad. Learned from Reeve Agnew that work was -commencing on the drain at the corner of Vic- toria and William Streets in preparation for paving. Authorized Agnew to have the dump grounds bulldozed after learning that the system of having a guardian at the dump for Saturday afternoons was working out quite well. 0 Clubs Tied For Leadership In Soccer Loop .A Message For Legion. :Golfers. Clinton Legion Sports Com- mittee met on. Monday evening and arranged this year's match play tournament. All known Legion golfers were listed; their names were drawn and paired with a competitor. By the time this notice is published you should have been Contacted by a member of the COMING EVENTS Tuesday, June 4 — BINGO in Fish and. Game Club, Jackpot $59 in 59 numbers, 15 regular games; 3 share-the-wealth gam- es; 1 $25 special game. Six door prizes. 8.30 p.m. ltfb Thursday, June 13 —BINGO in Legion Memorial Hall, Kirk Street at 8.30 p.m. 15 regular games for $5; 1 game for $25; 3 Share - the - Wealth games; Jackpot $58.01) in 58 numbers. No door prize. Admission 50c, Friday, June 14—Bazaar and tea, Ontario Street United Church, 3:00-5:00 p.m.; also hot supper 5:30-7:00 p.m. Advance tickets only 75c Auspices unit two. 24b Saturday, June 15 — Annual Webster Picnic, Clan Gregor Square, Bayfield. Ball game and sports at 3:00 p.m. 24b Saturday, June 15 — Straw- berry social and bake sale, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Auspices Madeleine Lane Auxiliary. 20b-23-24b Wednesday, June 19 — Piano recital by the students of Miss Lois Grasby in Ontario Street United Church. Sponsored hy unit three. Silver collection. 8:15 p.m. 24p Wednesday, June 19 — Ham and salad supper, Holmesville United Church, auspices of UCW of Holmesville, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Adults $1.00, children 50c. 24b Saturday, June 22 — CKNX Barn Dance at Central Huron Secondary Schdol. Sponsored , by IOOF. 24-5x Tuesday, June 25—Grandma's album and strawberry refresh- ments, Wesley-Willis United Church, sponsors, unit 1, 8:00 p.m. Admission 50c. 24-5b committee .and :asked whether or not you wish to play, If any Legion member 'has been overlooked, please contact a member of the sports commit, tee immediately so that you can be included. It is expected that all information required such as, the rules, the flights, your opponebt's name, dates. each round must be played handicaps, etc., will be posted at the Legion hall not later than Friday night. Remember, it's your Own responsibility to he informed of these rules, so be sure you get down to the hall and r e akl them, BROWNIE'S DRIVE-IN Clinton THURSDAY and FRIDAY June 13-14 "ROME ADVENTURE" TROY DONAHUE SUZANNE PLESHETTE ANGIE DICKINSON Colour Cartoon' SATURDAY and MONDAY June 15-17 "H.M.S. DEFIANT" ALEC GUINNESS DIRK BOGARDE Colour Cartoon TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY June 18-19 "THE MATING GAME" DEBBIE REYNOLDS TONY RANDALL Colour - Scope Cartoon Coming Next: "THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM" First Show at Dusk TWO COMPLETE SHOWS Children Under,12 In Cars Free Plan Now To See Shrine Parade Saturday, June 22 Clinton and area residents are in for a big treat on Sat- urday, June- 22 when the first Shriner's parade ever held in Clinton will begin at 12.45 noon. Headed by Clinton manufac- turer, John S. Parker, who is the present Potentate of Lon- don Mocha Temple, 'the parade will march from Clinton Legion hall through town to the cor- ner of Albert and Princess Streets. Over 300 Shriners and at least three Shrine bands will parade in Shriner's ceremonial dress. The parade here, and earlier at Exeter, and at Goderich at 1.45 p.m., is headed for Grand Bend where the spring cere- monial of Mocha Temple will be held commencing at 3.45. London Mocha Temple is one of two Shrine groups in On- tario, and takes in all the ter- ritory from Windsor, to Brant- ford and north as far as Sault Ste. Marie. The Bluewater Shrine Club, of Grand Bend, of which Harry Williams, RR 2 Clinton is presi- dent, is host club for the an- nual ceremonial. Council OK's Dept. of Highway Job Agree to Pay 10 Percent of $126e000 Brussels and St. Columban scored their second straight victories in the eight - team Huron Football Association in last week's play. The Brussels squad trounced Goderich Conklin Lumber by a 7-1 margin, while St. Colum- ban came up with a decisive 7-2 margin over Goderich Building Centre. In the only other contest, RCAF Centralia dumped RCAF Clinton 6-3. The Clinton loss evened their record at one win and one loss for the early season. The schedule for the loop is as follows: June 15—St. Columban at Wingham 19—Goderich at Conklin Centralia at St. Columban Wingham at Clinton Brussels at Winthrop 26—Goderich at Centralia Wingham at Brussels Clinton at Conklin 29—Winthrop at St. Columban July 2—Centralia at Wingham 3—Conklin at Winthrop Brussels at Goderich St. Columban at Clinton 10—Goderich at Wingham Clinton at Winthrop St. Columban at Conklin 11—Brussels at Centralia 17—Goderich at Clinton Centralia at Winthrop Wingham at Conklin 19—Brussels at St. Columban 24—St. Columban at Goderich Clinton at Centralia Conklin at Brussels 27—Winthrop at Wingham 30—Centralia at Clinton 31—Goderich at Winthrop Brussels at Clinton August 3—Wingham at St. Columban 7—Conklin at Goderich St Columban at Centralia Clinton at Wingham Winthrop at Brussels 14—Centralia at Goderich BruSselg at Wingham Conklin at Clinton 17-- St. Columban at Winthrop 20—Wingharn Centralia, 21-4-Goderich at, BrUsSels Clinton at St. Columban 24—.-Winthrop at Conklin 28—Winghain at Goderich Winthrop at Clinton Centralia at, Brussels 29 Conklin at St. Colurnban