Clinton News-Record, 1963-10-03, Page 1pit
THE NEW ERA 97th YEAR
ecor
THE HURON RECORD-81st YEAR
No, 40—The Home Paper With the News QHTARIQ, OCTOBER 3, 1943 $4,00 Per Year-10 Cents Per Copy--,12 Pages.
A 17-year-old Clinton youth,
after uttering lurid and derog-
atory remarks at court officials
in Clinton, Wednesday, raced
out of police custody and a
warrant was issued immediate-
ly for his arrest.
Robert Glazier, embittered
over a $15 fine and a driver's
license suspension of nine
months, directed his profane at-
tack on Magistrate Glenn Hays,
Q.C,, and Clinton Police Chief,
H. R. Thompson and Constable
Clarence Perdue.
After paying little attention
to the remarks—some of them
only slightly audible in the
court room — the magistrate
asked Chief Thompson to es-
cort Glazier out of the room,
With that, Glazier jumped up
from his seat • and started to
walk briskly to the door and
when he reached it, slammed
it shut and raced out onto the
main street.
Chief Thompson and Con-
stable Perdue looked for him
on the street, but when they
failed to spot him, they re-
turned and asked the magist-
Conservation Officials Meet Here
Huron Fish _and Game Club played host to the annual convention of the
Huron and Erie Zone of the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters over
the weekend. Some of the officials are shown above looking over the busi-
ness to be discussed at one of the sessions. Seated from the left are Doug
Elliott, Welland, chairman, and Stewart Taylor, local president. Back row,
Eric Collins, Clinton, convention committee chairman; Ken Juck, department
of lands and forests, Aylmer; Keith Bennett, Windsor, secretary-treasurer.
(News-Record Photo)
Museum Curator Bestowed Honor,
Protests Move By County Council
Displeased with Court Ruling,
Cursos. Officials, Then Runs •
IN THIS business it is a
necessity to believe information
passed along on snbjects of
which we have no knowledge
(the list is infinite) and this
was the case in regard to the
large elm tree that was recent-
ly eut down on the corner of
Huron and Shipley Streets ...
Listening, to the comments of
some of the sidewalk superin-
tendents we came to the con-
clusion the tree, which measur-
ed a little over 15 feet in girth,
was 'the largest in town . . .
However, John McFarlane, the
erstwhile lumberjack who ap-
pears to enjoy cavorting around
in trees more than some birds
we know, has set us straight
on the- record . . . It appears
that John has found an old elm
on the Anglican church grounds
that measures over 18 feet in
girth, and due to the fact it
also has been smitten with
Dutch elm disease, he is glee-
folly looking forward to anoth-
er date up with the• gods to
'chop it down . , . "That is a
decent tree—not like that other
little twig we had," John stat-
ed, adding he was glad that he
didn't have to tackle these mon-
sters with an axe and cross-cut
saw.
WITH OUR friends in Lon-
don claiming the title of the
Forest City, it is quite con-
ceivable that this is one of the
reasons why Clinton didn't
grow into a city — our trees
were just too big to chop down
to make way for factories and
apartment buildings . . How-
ever, it is a shame to see the
large trees go, especially as vic-
tims of such a little "bug",
and after they have endured
for so many years, providing
shade for numerous geherations
of people and birds . John
also informs us that the wood
is of little use for burning after
the trees have been hit for pro-
longed periods by the disease,
and according to him the
stench is enough to drive a
person right out of his home.
SPACE IN last week's edi-
tion was at a premium and we
didn't even have room for the
latest Waltonism from our good
friend Ernie . . However, not-
ing that the Huron Liberals
had set up their Clinton quar-
ter in the vacant Clinton Lack-
er. Service he Came up With the
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Baseball Series
Set For Saturday
In Kitchener Park
Clinton and Ajax midgets
will be hoping for better co-
operation from the weather',
Saturday, when they attempt
to decide who will advance to
the Ontario "B" final.
The squads were to have
played last Sunday in Kitchen-
er, but the weatherman stepped
in with a cold, rainy atmos-
phere to force .cancellation of
the tilt.
The contest is rescheduled for
the same park this Saturday at
2:30 p.m.
Kaufman Park is the site of
the encounter and it is situat-
ed on Sterling Avenue South.
Although it has been two
weeks since the local Fish and
Game brew have seen action,
they have been holding regular
workouts and should be com-
paratively sharp.
The Weather
1963 1962
High Low High Low
Sept, 26 76 49 61 46
27 76 44 60 46
28 65 43 55 45
29 54 38 55 44
30 61 35 60 38
Oct. 1 7' 42 67 37
2 77 48 68 • 43
Rain: .28" Rain: .42"
Council Learns
Warden Forbes
Plans Retirement
GODERICH—It has been a
good year for Huron, so far,
Warden Walter 3. Forbes said
as he opened the September
session of county council.
"The hay crop is wonderful,
corn never much better," he
added. "Grain corn is down
considerable on account of frost
and a lot of damp weather in
September,"
"We were saddened ,and
shocked by the sudden death
of a former warden, William
Jewitt, and an expression of
the sympathy of council was
sent to the family. Bill will
be missed around here. He was
popular, and his untimely death
was a shock to the county."
Later in the session, deputy
reeve Jim Hayter of Stephen
moved a resolution, customary
in recent years, asking the
municipality represented by the
incumbent warden to return
him "in order that council may
have the,benefit of his exper-
ience." In this case it was
directed to the clerk of Gode-
rich Township.
"I am afraid I won't be able
to accept," said Warden Forb-
es, as council adopted the mo-
tion. "I do not expect to be
here."
Large Crusher
Catches Fire
In District Pit
Clinton's Volunteer Fire Bri-
gade answered a call on Tues-
day, shortly after noon, when
a large stone crusher caught
fire at the gravel pit of Les
Jervis in Goderich Township.
It is believed that workmen
were pouring gas into the mo-
tor of the machine when the
blaze ignited.
A large belt. on the machine
was"destroyed" and- the huge
tires and motor were also dam-
aged before the flames, were
extinguished.
Although damage to the ma-
chine was not estimated, Fire
Chief "Red" Rath, said it would
probably -be fairly ecpensive
to replace 'the ,damaged parts.
The inadhine IS owned by
Beaver Construction, Goderich,
GODERICH — Patient cap-
acity at Huronview is "practic-
ally reached", county council
was told by Reeve Cliff Dun-
bar of Grey, chairman of the
Huronview BOard.
"We have in the basement,"
he said, "accommodation for
about 28. The problem now is,
who to put down there, if ap-
proved by the department."
Superintendent Harvey John-
ston said that at one time in
September the number of resi-
dents was up to 200. Present
total is 120 females and 78
males.
There have been 52 admis-
sions since the first of the
year, 29 deaths and eight dis-
charges, two of the latter to
the Ontario Hospital.
"There have been fewer
deaths than in previous years,"
Mr. Johnston said. "Perhaps it
is the type of people, but in
June, July and August, we had
The Ontario government
came in for sharp criticism in
several reports and speeches
given at the annual meeting
of the Huron , and Erie Zone
of the Ontario Federation of
Anglers and Hunters staged in
Clinton over the weekend.
Less than 50 delegates at-
tended the Saturday morning
only one death each month.
"The basement quarters were
originally built for staff use.
Last Thursday the board pass-
ed 10 for admission, and we
have two beds for females and
a few for males. We have to
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0
Local Couple
Mark 61 Years
Mr. and Mrs. John Mulhol-
land, 79 Huron Street, quietly
celebrated their 61st wedding
anniversary on Tuesday, Octob-
er 1,
The couple, who have lived
in Clinton. most of their lives,
are both 'enjoying good health.
NA'S. Mulholland is 81 and her
husband is 82.
A family dinner • will be held
this weekend to mark the note-
able event.
and afternoon sessions in the
Legion Hall, although over 200
persons were on hand for the
evening banquet when an ad-
dress was heard from W. Ow-
en, president of the Ontario
Federation.
Noting the incomparable
hospitality of the Huron Fish
and Game Club, who acted as
hosts, chairman Doug Elliott,
Welland, noted the hospitality
of Friday night probably had
something to do with the ab-
senteeism of several delegates
at the morning sessions.
Following words of welcome
from Stew Taylor, local presi-
dent, and Clinton's mayor, W.
J. Miller, the delegates were
urged by Elliott to take the
necessary steps to protect
game from out-of-season and
discriminate hunters, who were
spoiling the sport for those
who followed the rules a n d
regulations.
He noted that summer hunt-
ing was a particular problem
in some areas and was drawing
complaints from landowners
and sportsmen alike.
"In most cases the irritations
are produced by 15 to 18-year-
olds plinking at everything and
anything with a .22 rifle," he
stated.
He reported that sales of .22
ammunition during the summer
had increased 'in many spots
and the amount of game that
is taken out of season has no
doubt increased with the in-
creased u s e of the summer
licence.
`.(At least one club has gone
on record as requesting the re-
moval of the summer licence en-
tirely," he stated, "while other
suggestions might be to pro-
hibit the use of those who are
permitted• a summer licence, to
21 years and older."
Elliott reported in his open-
ing remarks that revisions to
the act seem to provide a good
out for the jacklighter to take
deer with less chance of be-
ing prosecuted.
"This should be looked into
carefully," he added.
The chairman told the dele-
gates, that each member of a
club in the federation can be
a deputy-warden and has 'the
right under citizen's arrest to
place charges against anyone
who violates the • various Acts
and regulations.
Attacks Government
Elliott stated that without
increased budgets from the On-
tario government, followed by
accelerated programs, the fish
and wildlife programs, includ-
ing enforcement and research
programs here in Ontario are
not sufficient to keep pace
with the demands of use made
by the public.
"We are not getting the
type of advancement required,"
he stated, adding that the pre-
sent budget of thd fish and
wildlife division was a "mere
pittance" of what it should be.
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GODERICH—County council
carried without debate a pro-
perty committee' report in which
mention was made of a new
"agreement form relative to
articles left at the museum."
Later in, the day it brought
protest, and something in the
way of a demand that it be
withdrawn, from curator J. H.
Neill,
Regarding the agreement
form drawn up by the county
solicitors, Reeve Ivan Haskins'
report stated: "We are concern-
ed with articles which have
been either lent or donated by
people who later in life pass
away.
"Sometimes it happens that
these articles are then claimed
by relatives, and suddenly the
articles become valuable. To
offset this problem we have ar-
ranged for agreement forms
which should cover these vari-
ous situations".
"A clause in one of the pap-
ers to be filled out means
trouble," Mr. Neill said in his
oral, report. to council.. He read,:
"The' Said ' objects shall be the
exclusive and absolute property
of the museum, and may be
lent or placed elsewhere or dis-
posed of in such manner as the
museum may. deem advisable."
Some donors had declined to
sign this, and- one load of art-
icles had to. be left, Another
prospective donor, when he
heard the wording, said "To
hell with the museum".
"This museum had been built
with good-will and trust," said
Mr. Neill, "We' know where
there is a lot more stuff, but I
leave• this matter with you."
He estimated that of 6,500
exhibits perhaps 1,000 are on
loan. The likelihood of lenders
claiming the articles is slight,
he- said. As an instance that
did occur, one family got back
Brussels Man
'Goes To Jail'
In Goderich
The Huron County council
property committee, of which
Reeve Ivan Haskins, Howick,
is chariman, reported the en-
gagement of Joseph Smith, of
Brussels, as turnkey at the
county jail.
He replaces M. N. MacDon-
ald, retiring on account of ill
health.
Governor R. W. Bell, who
normally would retire at the
end, of this year, has been
granted one year's extension.
a cradle, wanted for great-
grandchildren.
Mr. Neill reported more than
20,000 visitors up to date, and
$4,500 revenue. The building is
"completely full," he said, and
'it is for you to, decide about
more room, Vandalism has
been considerable; more than in
all the years I have been there,"
Reeve Smith reported that a
plaque in memory of Gavin
Green is being erected at the
museum. Mr. Green left a sum
of money to the ,museum, and
it has been used in reconstruct-
ing the office area.
Mr. Smith, who attended the
Ontario Historical Society con-
vention this year, reported that
"there are certain people who
are anxious to form a Huron
County Historical Society."
The matter is under considera-
tion by the warden's and per-
sonnel committee.
Receives Membership
At the afternoon session,
curator Neill was presented
with the first honorary life
Tnembership ever bestowed by
the Ontario HiStoridar Society:
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Students, shops and teachers
at CHSS will be featured on the
first program of a new educa-
tional series planned for show-
ing on CKNX-TV, Wingham.
The films were taken at the
local school this week and will
be seen this Saturday at 6:45
p.m.
The series will be on voca-
tional guidance, and the scene
at CHSS will show the many
changes being made at schools
throughout Ontario to give stu-
dents a more liberal education.
Follbwing films will include
talks by members in various
occupations and professions, as
well as' guest appearances by
high school scholars,
The new TV plant at Wing-
ham will also be officially open-
ed next week and will be fea-'
tured on shows throughout the
week.
The new facilities replace the
structure that was destroyed' in
a costly fire 18 months ago.
This new plant, described as
the most modern of its kind
in Canada, houses all the new
facilities of CKNX Radio and
TV,
It is expected that during
"open house", October 7 to 11,
rate to make out a warrant for
his arrest, which he did,
The penalty in default of
payment of the small fine and
an equal court cost assessment
was five days in jail,
The youth later returned to
the police station voluntarily
and paid the fine and costs,.
Citizens Complain
The careless driving charge
was laid against the youth aft-
er two local businessmen, Norm
Fitzsimmons and Bill Edgar,
complained to local police over
the "erratic" driving of Glaz-
ier- in the vicinity of CHSS on
September 4,
They reported they had just
turned onto Princess Street off
Albert when the youth made
a U-turn in front of them in
the vicinity of the Clinton PUC,
forcing them to stop their
vehicle, which was one of Ed-
gar's taxis.
Following Glazier up Prin-
cess Street, they reported he
had reached the high school by
the time they had travelled
only about 100 feet. The local
grocer estimated his speed at
50 miles per hour.
The two stated there were
several school children in the
area of the school at the time,
and some had to jump out of
the way to avoid being struck,
Their testimony indicated
Glazier turned around at the
end of Princess Street and met
them before they were even to
the school,
Wrong Day
Glazier, who was defended
by E. Beecher Menzies, Clinton,
told the court he had not had
his father's car on the day in
question and his evidence was
substantiated by his father.
A. passenger who was alleged
by the two merchants to be in
the car, Lloyd Hoy, also testi-
fied that he had not been in
the. car on that'date,- although
both he arid-Grazier admitted
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many thousands of district res-
idents will visit the new plant
in person.
High ranking officials of the
Board of Broadcast Governors
will be on hand for the official
ceremonies on Monday.
O
Alter Assessment
For Goderich
And Township
GODERICH—County council
on Monday approved amend-
ment of its assessment bylaw,
as passed in June, in order to
delete from the township of
Goderich and add to the town
of Goderich assessment in the
amount of $9,050.
This was necessary in con-
nection with the annexation of
160 acres by the town.
"I don't know why people
want to get into the town,"
remarked Reeve A. D. Smith
of Turnberry, speaking to the
report of the warden's and per-
sonnel committee, of which he
is chairman, "but we commit
them to the care of our Code-
rich colleagues".
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May Open New Rooms at Huronview,
Would Bring Facilities To Capacity
Conservationists Criticise Government
linton Hospitality To9 Much?
Area TV Station Opens Facilities,
CHSS Students On New. Feature
Officials Taste Work of Area Cooks
While being executive members on a fair board president of the Bayfield Fair took advantage of
entails censiderahle Work, it does have sOnie re- the situation as the photo shows, Prent the left
wards in that offidals have the keys to the show are: Mrs, 8ruce XeYs, Varna; Mr. , 8tirling; Mrs,
cases containing the delicious baking of the female W, Colclodgh, Clinton. Mi Grigg; Mrs. Robert
entrants, Secretary, Robert Stirling and td Grigg, Taylor, RR 3 Clinton, (News.Rocortt Photo)
4mH Show One of Bonfield Fair Highlights
As usual, the 4.44 competitions provided one Ginn, RR 2 Clinton, Other winners behind, from
of the interesting highlights at the Bayfield Fall the left are! 13ob Vociden, Rrt Clinton; Bill Xolk-
Pair, judge Ivan Rowatt had a tough time pick, Irian, Varna; Doug McCullough, RR Goderich,
ing the champs in the highly contested events. Ile Doug Blacker, 1 Goderich;; Cordon Lobb and
is shown above presenting One of the prizes 'to Jon Hugh Lobb, RR 2 Clinton, (Yett)s-Record Photo)