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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1971-05-06, Page 22 Clinton News-Record, TntirskuMay 6, 1971 Town Talk • BY MARG.Rupp 18b Or phone Bryan Marriage 482-6612. 1967 DH-4 FULLY HYDRAULIC 80" BLADE $8500 Vp1.11 istA • IN.," • , $9900 Demonstrator I 600 AC LOADER BACKHOE $450 Firand New Self-Propelled 3 Cu. Ft. CONCRETE MORTAR MIXERS CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT LTD. ADVANCE KITCHENER 818 Victoria St. North PHONE 742-3571 ALLIS-CHALMERS INDUSTRIAL DEALER ATTENTION! CONTRACTORS NEW & USED INDUSTRIAl Ni Completely Rebuilt 0C-46 OLIVER CRAWLER LOADER $3500 50 mihr FLOATING WATER PUMP ,With Hose $450 I 2 Years Old HD4 Rebuilt HD-3 LOADER $3950 RIPP D ER LOAER $9000 HURON .FISH and GAME. CONSERVATION CLUB BANTAM BASEBALL All boys interested welcome. Please report to Clinton Community Park. Sunday, May 9, 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, 7:00 p.m. ••••••,••••••••,••=11.11 01 WATCH This Space for news of A BIG FLING sprains' aoo Now's J the time to buy an AUTOMATIC OILING PIONEER II AtiVital $27 50 off,for a limited time ONLY $'134.0 ROBERT GLEN SAWS CLINTON, ONTARIO PHONE 482.9292 18:19b CHAIN SAWA re ea o'ts rro ~sa ~l,~~a-a aso PHONE 26Z-2605 IMENSALL, luilissmostoototoitaifts vitae WAero re rat /rah cm/I. WHITE BEAN CONTRACTS We have a good supply of the "NEW SEAFARER VAR ETA" and SANTILAC Foundation and Certified. fraii LIQUID HERBICIDE 11111: FOR BEANS AFESIN-DINITRO Twb proven Weedkillers in one liquid concentrate. Greater safety for all types of beans "Trade with Confidence" Trade With coows DtirlISION OF GRIRIBRO CORP. pplligialle /. /, .00 PECTACEILARSI 'f Auburn; Ed Davies wilts trophies Clinton's most recently formed service club, the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, has jumped right in to help where needed. These girls presented toys for use in the children's ward at Clinton Public Hospital and have helped at Huronview at a recent birthday party. Please support them if they ask for your assistance. * * * On Saturday afternoon of this week, the patrons of the Koffee House will be able to hear Buddy" Burge speak. Mr. Burge works with young people. The hour is 2:30 p.m. It is hoped to have an Amateur Night at a future date, so young people who can sing, act, etc., should contact those in charge at the Koffee House. * * * In order to raise funds for their new camp, "Klahanie", the Rangers, Girl Guides and Brownies of Clinton are having a bottle drive. Please place bottles out at the sidewalk on May 15 between 9;30 and 12:09 noon. * Like everyone else in this block on Albert Street, we have been jiggling about and shouting at each other over the sound of the big machines. However, we console ourselves with the thought of the much improved street. * * Council decided there will not be a community fire works display this year, as there was no group which felt it could take on the canvass for funds and the work it entailed, The local service clubs are all involved with other commitments. Perhaps next year. * * * You may remember that last Autumn we ran pictures of the last passenger train and the local station. Mrs. Charles Cunningham tells us that her father, the late Henry B. Edge, helped build all the C.N. stations froM Goderich to Toronto. She thinks the one here was built about 1882. Local firm guilty of Penalty was reserved until a later date, Fr,iday, after Huron County Judge H, Glen Hayes found a Clinton firm guilty on one of five charges under the Industrial Safety Act. Only one of the five charges against Fabian Furniture Manufacturing Company Limited was heard and it took so long to complete that the others were held over until Wednesday, June 2. The firm was convicted of failing to place a proper guard on an edge sander which Mr. McNish, the prosecutor for the Department of Labour, claimed was dangerous to employees. His only witness was Richard Addley, Industrial Safety Officer with the Department of Labour, who said he first visited the plant in December of 1969 when the company was just in the act of commencing operations at its Clinton site. He said the side of the edger was exposed at that time but he was told the machine was not, in operation. He said he visited the plant several more times and asked that a guard be placed on the machine and the company agreed. However, when he visited the plant on September 29, 1970, he said, the guard was still not in place so he laid the charge. He was cross-examined by Joseph Fabian Jr., vice-president of the company, who acted as the company's counsel because of the absence of the firm's lawyer. He asked the safety officer what experience he had bad before he became an inspector. He was informed that he had had no previous experience in woodworking but had had a special course when he joined the Department of Labour and had three years experience as a safety officer. Joseph Fabian Sr. testified for the defence. He said the same piece of equipment had been in operation for eight years in Milton at the firm's former location and had been inspected there by personnel from the compensation board without complaint. He said a man operating the machine would be working two feet away from the belt. While Mr. Addley had claimed that the belt, which moved at a speed of 200 feet per minute, could sever a man's finger, Mr. Fabian claimed he could put his finger nail right on the sanding surface and not worry about damage. Mr. Fabian said he had built the machine himself and that companies all over the world were now using machines like it. Under cross-examination, Mr. Fabian was asked if it were not true that the machine, while not dangerous to an experienced man such as himself, would be found violation dangerous to an inexperienced worker, He was asked if the edge of the sanding belt was sharp enough to be dangerous. He replied that the machine was designed for an inexperienced workman but the only other employee at the company (besides the Fabians) was an experienced man. He said he had agreed to place the guard on but admitted that it was not in place until after the date the charge was laid. He said normally the edge of the sanding belt could be dangerous but that he used an emery stone to dull the edges. But, he claimed,.the workman at the plant had complained, since the guard was placed on the machine, that it was no help to prevent accidents but only a nuisance, since it had to be removed to service the machine. He did, however, under questioning from Mr. McNish, admit that the machine was now a safer machine. After summing up the evidence for more than half an hour, Judge Hayes found the firm guilty. He said he was inclined towards a light penalty, despite the plea from Mr. McNish that the lack of compliance or "stubborness" on the part of the company had caused the Department of Labour a great deal of trouble and that the penalty should then be heavy. The fine could range from one dollar to $5,000. Judge Hayes withheld his decision until after the outcome of the other four charges involving leaving V-belts ungaurded, allowing dust to accumulate, failing to provide an extra door and two charges of allowing combustible paint fumes to escape into the factory. These charges will be heard on June 2. Following the trial, the Fabians said they were ceasing operations for the present time to protect the money of their investors. They are at present involved in a dispute with the Public Utilities Commission over hydro charges which they have 'refused to pay because they felt the charges Were too high. The company also had a dispute with town council last Fall over terms of repayment of the mortgage held by the town. They said the PUC, town and Labour Department were trying their best to force closure of the plant. Summerhill Ladies Club meets The Summerhill Ladies" Club held a very successful dessert euchre and bake sale at their hall on April 28. Mrs, Bert Shobrook won the high prize. The low prize winner was Mts. Cliff Parker. The lady with the most lone hands was Mrs. Danny Gliddon. Mrs. Ernie Crich had the closest birthday. The lucky chair was won by Mrs. Lorne Hunking. Cengratulations to Ed Davies on winning two trophies in Florida dtAring the winter months. He won a second prize trophy in horse show pitching at Palmetto Fair and also a second prize trophy at Kissimmee Shuffleboard Tournament. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Scott attended the closing out ceremonies in connection with the Stratford General Hospital School of Nursing held recently at Stratford. Scripture lesson was read by Jan Thompson. A story was told by Marilyn Wightman and prayer was offered by Debbie Jefferson. The offering was received by Faye Hildebrand and Laurie Elliott and dedicated by Janet Cook, A resume of the year's work of the C.G.I.T. was given by the leader, Mm, Maurice Bean. A skit portraying an old-fashioned meeting was acted by the girls. A sing-song was led by Lorraine Chamney and Sherry Plaetzer, accompanied by Doris Naylor. Words of appreciation to the girls were given by Mrs. Arthur Grange. Pastor Alfred Fry pronounced the benediction. A short business meeting followed in charge of Mrs. Lawrence Plaetzer. A delicious lunch was served by members of unit three. Allan McDougall of Levack and Miss Laura Wills of Sudbury spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs, Kenneth McDougall. Ed Haines returned to Woodstock to continue teaching mathematics after a week's vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Haines. He has just completed his semester at the University of Waterloo. The 4—H girls are completing their work this week in the spring project "Separates for Summer" and will take part in the Achievement Day to be held at Goderich, May 15. Don't forget, folks, the hall board rummage sale this Saturday in the hall. WALKERBURN CLUB The Walkerburn Club members enjoyed a bowling party last week at the Clinton Bowling Lanes with 12 members and nine visitors. After bowling, all went to the home of Mrs. Lorne Hunking in Londesboro where a meeting took place. The President, Mrs. Elliott Lapp, was in charge. The roll call was answered by each telling what their score had been. The draw prize was won by Mrs. Garth McClinchey. It had been donated by Mrs. Jack Hallam. It was decided to have the next meeting in the evening at the home of Mrs. Henry Hunking. There will 'be a penny sale of bulbs and seeds. The program will be in charge of Mrs. Lloyd Penfound and Mrs. Arie Duizer. The lunch committee will be Mrs. Jack Hallam and Mrs. Joe Hunking. Following the closing of the meeting, lunch was served by Mrs. Joe Verwey and Mrs. George Schneider assisted by Mrs. Lorne Hunking. 1969 CHEVROLET BELAIR 4-door sedan, economical 6-cylinder engine, automatic transmission, radio, whitewall tires and wheel discs. An exceptionally clean car driven on 22,800 mileS by one careful local owner. 1970 OLDSMOBILE DELTA Custom, 2-door hardtop, fully equipped, including the new electric rear window defogger. The balance of the 5 year/50,000 mile warranty remains on this local Car. Step UP into this OLDS and SAVE. 1967 IMPALA TWO-DOOR HARDTOP 283 V-8 engine, automatic transmission, radio, rear window defogger, whitewall tires. Finished in a tharp red and white 2-tone, fully safety checked. 1969 ENVOY EPIC Delux, 4-door Sedan. Here is the economy you have been hunting for„ Automatic transmission. This car has been driven only bne year, mileage 7,500, like new. 1963 PONTIAC STRATOCHIEF 4-door sedan, V-8 engine, automatic transmission, radio, whitewalls. This car has been safety checked and the body is in excellent condition for the year, 1968 PONTIAC LAURENTIAN 4-door sedan, 6-cylinder engine, automatic transmission, radio. Safety checked. This clean car is priced to suit you. Come in and intpect it. MANY OTHER GREAT BUYS ON OUR LOT SO LET US HAVE A TALK WITH YOU GMAC FINANCING AVAILABLE Convenient, Flexible Terms Can Be Arranged Lorne Brown Motors Ltd. Your FrIlindly Chevrolet, Oftkonciblie &my 44411441,. Ontario Street CCUINTON Phone 482 , .4021 NOW OPEN DEBBIE'S CUSTARD UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT 2 Miles South of Clinton on Hwy. 4 Next to Canadian Forces Base Watch for further details 18b RED CLOVER IS STILL THE GREAT SOIL-BUILDER WE HAVE AVAILABLE PURE RED CLOVER and RED CLOVER & SWEET CLOVER MIXTURES (for Plow-Down Purposes) A full line of CLOVER AND GRASS SEEDS, CERTIFIED STORMONT, SIOUX and RODNEY OATS, MIXED GRAIN (Garry Oats & Herta Barley) R. N.ALEXANDER LONDESBORO 482-7475 PHONES 523.4399 18b FAREWELL PARTY A large crowd attended the farewell party for Mr, and Mrs. Gordon McClinchey held last Saturday evening in the Auburn Community Hall. Cards were enjoyed and Mrs. Jack Armstrong announced the winners: High lady, Mrs. Bill Carter; low lady, Mrs. Robert McClinchey; high man, William J. Craig; low man, Ronnie McDowell; most lone hands, Mrs. Ted Robinson; men's, William J. Craig. William Empey was master of ceremonies and read an address to Mr. and Mrs. McClinchey, who moved into their new home in Blyth last week. Gifts were presented by William Moss, William Patterson and Robert Armstrong. Mr. and Mrs. McClinchey thanked their neighbours, friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. John McClinchey and baby daughter moved to the farm formerly occupied by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon McClinchey. Mrs. Donald Haines attended the Officers' Conference of the Women's Institutes of Ontario at Guelph last week as delegate from the Auburn branch. Miss Diane Kirconnell of London and Master Greg Kirconnell of Goderich spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kirconnell. Mrs. Alice Kelly of London visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kirkcontiell and other friends in the district. Mr. and Mrs. George Rueger, Danny and Terry of London visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Cartwright, David, Derrick and Lorie, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Squire of Brampton visited Sunday with „Mrs. Sidney Lansing. Masters David and Derrick and Miss Lorie Cartwright spent Saturday with their grandfather, William Rueger, and Carol and Ronnie at R. R. 2, Clinton. Mr, and Mrs. Robert Youngblut, Susan, Bruce and Kristen of Toronto spent the weekend recently with his mother, Mrs. Ralph Munro. KNOX UNITED CHURCH The general meeting of Knox United Church Women was held last Wednesday evening in the Sunday School room of the church with unit three in charge. Members of the ,Explorer group with their leader, Miss Marie Plunkett and Mrs. John Hildebrand and the C.G.I.T. group with their leader, Mrs. Maurice Bean, were in charge of the program. The worship service was led by Sherry Verbeek, with Mrs. Kenneth McDougall at the piano. The call to worship was given by Judy Robinson and the