Clinton News-Record, 1970-02-05, Page 1-Rec
105th YEAR- c1,1NIQN, Q.NTARIQ -,.THURSDAY,..U.9fit)ARY 5, 1970. P131QF P.g.11 COPY , 1 „ P
Fire in a vacant apartment at the Mackay apartments on Monday morning did,$5000 damage to
the building. Firemen were praised, not only for saving the building, but for limiting smoke and
water damage.
Department praised
in $5000 apartment fire
The Legion Branch 140 held its second annual bonspiel at CFB Clinton on Sunday and kept the
trophy and many of the prizes at home despite the fact that rinks from Goderich, Wingham,
Brussels, Hensall, Grand Bend, Seaforth, Mitchell, London and Exeter also took part. Winner of
the first draw and the overall points trophy was this rink from Clinton. Members include (from
left) Bob Wilson, skip, Dick Dixon, Willard Aiken, Andy Perterson. — staff photo.
Tenders called for highway
f.
We understand plans for the
big carnival are progressing wpit,
Action Will begin Monday night,
and carry right through until
Sunday When the stleWmobile
races will climax the eetivitiea-
A big feature will be Ice
Nicks '70, the produetion of the
Clinton Figure Skating Club,
This year the dhow will be cover
two nights with tickets on a
reserved seat basis.
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It was nice while it lasted.
That little smidgen of warm
weather we bad late last week
and early this, was just enough
to spoil one for the rest of the
winter. However, the new cold
spell seems to assure that no one
will think spring is on the way
before it should be.
It's to be hoped that if the
groundhog stuck his head out of
his hole on Monday, he has long
since gone back in or the present
deep freeze might have caught
him and put an end to an annual
tradition. -
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We apologize to those loyal
bowling fans who looked for
bowling results in last week's
paper and found they were
missing. We goofed.
You might say we got bowled
over by all the other news of the
week and never found a spare
minute for bowling. Guess that's
a strike against us.
Two weeks ago we carried a
story on our sports page about a
gentleman from Mount Brydges
who is trying to collect hockey
equipment for boys at the Cape
Croker Indian Reserve. An
address where this equipment
could be left was given. '
Unfortunately we cannot
report a large response and Mrs.
Henry Young who is helping
collect the equipment has been
unsuccessful in her attempt to
help. The youngsters ranging in
age from 10-14 should have the
same chance to play hockey that
our kids here in Clinton have. If
you have some spare equipment
or skates you can help out by
giving them to Mrs: Young at 63
North Street or telephoning her
at 482-9627.
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In • the irony. department, it
was only five days before the
beginning of National Electrical
Week that the power failed
Tueiday night. There has to be a
message there somewhere. '
It also had to be one of the
coldest nights of the year so that
everyone who depends on
electricity to help heat their
homes were left in the cold as
well as the dark.
The interruption was for
about an hour and twenty
minutes, from 8 p.m. to 9:20
p.m.
Weather
1970 1969 •
HI LO Hi LO
Jan. 27 34 15 15 -3
28 44 24 31 2
29 43 28 39 30
30 21 8 46 33
31 35 4 34 28
Feb. 1 40 31 32 27
2 39 -33 32 16
Rain .65" Rain 1.16"
Snow 61/2" Show 5.5"
Local Angus
man honored
' Mr. Stewart Middleton of
Triple A Farms, RR 3, Clinton
was awarded the man of the year
"Lifetime Membership Plaque"
presented by the Western
Ontario Aberdeen Angus
Association at their annual
meeting and banquet held in
Glencoe Community Centre,
Friday January 30.
M. Gordon Hodgins,
president, made the presentation
and stated that "it is the
Unanimous decision , of the
Executive Committee and the
Board of Directors that you
receive this award in recognition
of your years of continuous
contribution to Anghs cattle
since 1046."
The Western Ontario
Abet de e reAnges Association
serves eight counties in Western
Ontario. Stewart is a
past-president of this
organization arid also served
many years, as a director. He also
operates a successful apple
business:
"Apples and Angus go well
together" both as a business and
on the table" Stewart stated in
accepting this award,
This award haS only been
Made to four other members
over the last decade, including
Colonel b. 13, Weldon t 1969,
The first one was to Mr, Alex
EdWards of Arira, 'rile late John
Brown of Forrest and Colonel
David MeEweri Of Byron i were
the Other reelpientt,
Clinton Fire Department
answered a call about 10 a.m.
Monday morning to the Mackay
apartment building on King
Street near the CNR station.
The fire started in a clothes
closet in a vacant' apartment on
,the„third7 floor according to fire
chief Grant Rath. It spread
through the attic and roof and
firemen. had to chop holes in the
roof to get at the blaze.
The Huron-Perth Presbyterial
of the United Church Women
held its third annual meeting last
ThUrsday at Wesley-Willis United
Church,
Close to 275 members,
representing 84 churches in the
presbyterial were also in
attendance.
Rev. Susan Seymour of
Brampton who was scheduled to
.be guest speaker was unable to
attend because of illness. .A
panel discussion on the theme
"The Demands of Total Love"
was heard in place of her talk.
Miss Elisabeth Facey,
deaconess at Central United
Church, Stratford introduced
the discussion with Mrs. Colin
Leitch and Mrs. H, K. Plant and
Mrs. Harold Babensee, all of
Stratford taking part.
Mrs. H. R. Goodfellow of
Sault Saint Marie, president of
the London Conference, UCW
was in • attendance for the
election of officers.
Mrs. Stewart Minor, RR 3,
Centralia Industrial Park now
provides more than twice the
civilian employment than did
the former air force base from
which it has been transformed,
Ontario Treasurer Charles
MacNaughton •stated in a
progress report today.
Approximately 600 people,
including government staff, are
now working in the park. before
the base was deactivated,, civilian
complement Was around 250.
"The success of this venture
continues to be encouraging,"
said the Ontario Treasurer, who
is MPP for Huron riding. "We are
well ahead of the development
schedule anticipated by the
consultants who recommended
the project to the government:"
Mr. MacNaughton said the
eight industries in the plant will
continue W generate more jobs
for the area. "The ()nixie
beVelopment Corporation,
Which of rate§ the park,.
anticipates a sizeable increase in
job oppertnnitieS during the
editing" year,"
Chief Rath estimated damage
at between $5000 and $6000
dollars.
The fire department won high
praise from many connected
with the fire in controlling the
fir& mainly to two closests on
the third floor and the attic and
roof areas above in the
century-old building.
Even smoke and water
damage was reasonably light,
mainly in the one apartment
Exeter, was elected president.
Vice-presidents are Mrs.
Stuart Shier, RR 1, St. Marys,
and Mrs. Lloyd Bond, RR 3,
Clinton.
Mrs. ' Orville Sawyer of
Mitchell is ,recording secretary
and Mrs. G. W. Sach of Gerrie,
corresponding secretary.
Treasurer's duties are shared by
Mrs. Walter McDonald of RR 1,
Gadshill and Miss Ethel Gable of
Zurich.
Huron regional presidents
are: North, Mrs. Harold Doig,
rordwich; centre, Mrs. Orval
Harrison, RR 1, Monkton; west,
Mrs. Bert Alton, RR 7,
Lucknow; and south, Mrs.
William Cann, RR 1, Hensall.
Perth regional presidents are:
North, Mrs. Douglas McKay,
Wallenstein; west, Mrs. Harris
Batson, RR 1, Fullerton; south,
Mrs, Robert Ratcliffe, RR 1, St.
Marys; and east, Mrs. Grenade
Murray, Tavistock.
Committee chairmen include
Mrs. George Potter, RR 3,
Clinton; Mrs. Albert Daynard,
A number of firms are
planning to expand their
operations during 1970. Other
industries ate beginning to
develop their capacity after the
initial adjustment period.
"I am pleased to say that
there have been relatively few
problems during the transition
stage for the park," Mr.
MacNaughton stated. "The
D.D.C. and other government.
representatives have worked
closely With local authorities to
avoid any major disruptions for
the coninaunity,
Stevenson and Kellogg
the consultants who examined
the feasibility of an Wattle]
park at Centralia, estimated that
the base could be reactivated as
an industrial-education •conipleX
by 1974,
"For all practical" purpOSOS,
the job was completed before
1 9 7 0 , ' ' theHeron MPP
cornmented. "This record
reflects the capability of the
0.b.C. staff and Mr, Jack
Malone, park manager, who have
itself and the staircase. A small
amount of smoke damage was
done in the adjoining apartment
of Mr. and Mrs. Cameron
MacDonald.
The three-storey frame
building was originally a hotel
when it was built but was better
known as the Clinton School of
Commerce tun by Miss Ward and
Miss Stone during the earlier
part of this century. It is owned
by John Mackay of Clinton.
Stella; Mrs. Carson Watson, RR
4, Brussels; Mrs. Roy Galway,
Listowel; Mrs. Harold Babensee,
Stratford; and Mrs. Lloyd Bond,
RR 3, Clinton.
Portfolio secretaries are: Mrs.
Oliver Baker, RR 6, St. Marys;
Mrs. Harold Currie, Hensall; Mrs.
John. Gilbank, Listowel; Mrs.
John Broughton, RR 2, Atwood;
Mrs. Clarke Kennedy, Grand
Bend; Mrs. Carl Hemingway, RR
3, Brussels; and Mrs. Chester
Earl, RR 1, Ethel.
Mrs: Harold Babensee, of
'Stratford, who assumed the
position of president of the
presbyterial in 1968 when the
two counties amalgamated, was
presented with a silver pin in
recognition of her service by
Mrs. Roy Galway of ListoWel.
Mrs. Goodfellow told the
meeting that of the $11,000,000
raised last' year by the United
Church of Canada for the
mission and service fund that
$2,000,000 was contributed by
the UCW. The Huron-Perth
group's financial statement
Park
been responsible for the park's
performance."
The Treasurer revealed that
revenue from the park now
exceeds the operating cost and is
making a contribution toward
repayment of the province's
investment in the base and the
renovations that were required.
Largest employer at Centralia
is Hall Lamp Company of
Cana (-II Limited, which
manufactures automotive
lighting equipment in two of the
seven former hangars. It has a
staff of 300,
Dunlop Canada Limited has
expanded into two hangars also
and now employs about 80
people in US Chemline and
bicycle tire divisions.
Hughes Boat Works Limited,
one of the first industries to
ledge in the park, has increased
its Staff to more than 60.
Other industries include The
Daymond Company Limited
(plastic plumbing fixtures and
pipe), Space,Pak International
(pre-fabricated ,
indicated that its members had
donated in excess of $60,500.
In - the opening session
Thursday morning, Mrs.
Babensee payed tribute to the
late Miss Katherine McGregor,
an active UCW member in
Clinton, who was murdered in
her home last Friday.
"As a presbyterial, we wish to
express our sympathy to her
family and to her church. Her,
graciousness will ever be among
you and be an inspiration," said
Mrs. Babensee.
All heads bowed in silent
prayer during the afternoon
session when Mrs. Keith Webster
of Blyth addressing the .large
gathering briefly referred to the
15-year-old juvenile charged
in the murder, •
"I have great concern for him
and his family. As Christian
women let us pray for all of
them. The days ahead will be
very difficult. Although we do
not know them, that does net
matter."
housing), Ferplas Industries
Limited (plastic strapping and
twines), Acme Neon Signs
(London) Limited, and Tabor
Metal Fabricators (car
transports).
About 175 students are
enrolled is the educational
The Ability Fund (fornierly
March of Dimes) held its annual
blitz campaign on Monday
evening.
In Clinton the campaign was,
once again, organized through
the dose co-operation of three
groups; the Rebekah Lodge, the
Eastern Star and the Kinette
Club.
Mrs. Bob Van Aiesen of the
Kinettes headed the campaign
this,year, Mrs. Den Kay, Eastern
Star was in charge of publicity,
Mts. E. Grigg and Mrs. G, Grigg
of the Rebekalla Wete in charge
of supplies. Kinette, Mrs. I3ert
The 70-year-old former
school teacher was found
murdered in the bedroom of her
home, Saturday, January 24. An
intensive investigation took
place resulting in the arrest the
following Wednesday.
Inspector Lyle remained in
Clinton after the arrest and has,
been "cleaning up loose ends."
Police have released little
information on the crime.
Because the youth is charged
under the Juvenile Delinquents
Act, the press is not allowed to
print his name or other
get it and how to know when
we've got it. The more we get
involved in these little things the
more we're neglecting our
responsibilities to this county. It
disturbs me. I hate to see us get
cluttered up with every single
little thing that comes up."
Policy concerning hiring
teachers was also tabled until the
next meeting,
The board did grant the sum
of $800 to three schools—
Belgrave, Blyth and
Brussells—for the annual School
Fair, this year celebrating its
50th anniversary.
Although there was
considerable discussion on the
matter, Gordon Moir, Wingham
reminded the board that the
same fair was discussed very
thoroughly last year. He said
Tenders will be called-shortly
for resurfacing No. 4 Highway
from Clinton to Kippen, the
H o,nourable Charles
MacNaughton announced today.
This contract, expected to be
completed by fall, will virtually
complete reconstruction of No.
complex operated by ' the
Ontario Department of
Agriculture and Food. This
includes the Centralia College of
Agricultural Technology and the
veterinary services school which
has converted the former base
hospital into a laboratory.
Clifford, heading the recruiting
of carivasSers, was aided by four
captains in town: Mrs, Bill
Fisher, Mrs. Gerry Holmes, Mrs,
Elmer Trick and Mrs. Bill Sinith.
Out of Lawn captains were Mrs,
George 13ellehamber, Bayfield;
Mrs. Harry Willeinas
Holmesville; Mrs.' Vic
Hargreaves, 13rucefield; Mrs.
Louis Taylor,. Varna and Mrs.
Gorden RobliisOia, LOndesboro.
On the night of the DMZ
canvassers brought their
donations to their respective
captains at the Clinton
Community Credit Hnian.
information ,or to .cover his
After a 10-minute appearance
before Judge V. T, Egener on
Tuesday morning, the boy was
returned to London Juvenile
'Detention Home where he has
been held since his arrest. '
A move to take the trial out
of family court and into adult
court is expected when the boy
appears in court next. The
Crown is expected to ask for the
trial in ordinary criminal court.
Precident for this move was set
in the Truscott case, ten years
ago.
that the fair is an institution in
that part of the county, and he
felt the board of education
would be very remiss, it would
not sponsor the event for
another year. He had hoped the
item would have been "hidden
in the budget", he said.
"It Was just a matter of
courtesy that we were informed
of it at all this year," Moir
stated.
Members of the board also
concurred with a resolution
from the Carleton Board of
Education that school board
members be included in Section
10 (3) of the Income Tax Act
which permits principal elected
officers, members of provincial
legislatures and members of
Parliament to exclude from
4 from Clinton to London, the
Huron MPP stated.
The project involves 9.3 miles
from Clinton south arid includes
substantial intersection
improvements at Brucefield and
at Canadian Forces Base Clinton.
Specifications call for
All 17 classrooms of the
elementary school are being used
by Huron County Board of
Education. Enrolment is 350
students.
During the past year, O.D.C.
has improved a number of basic
services in 'the park. The airfield
Totals up to now are:
`Pewit, 717.90; Holmesville,
34.60; Btucefield, 48.40; Verna,
3 1 .7 5;- Bayfield, 92.30;
Londesbora, 60.00 for a total of
979.95.
Cheques ate still coming in
from various organizations in tile
district: Anyone who was missed
in the canvas may take their
donation to the Credit Onion. It
is hoped the campaign will top
the $1,000.00 mark arid thereby
insure that the Ability Fund will
continue to rehabilitate diSabled
adults in Our communities:
A juvenile tried and convicted
in juvenile court is freet: from
custody (a training sehool) on
his 18th birthday but can be
placed on probation. A juvenile
found guilty in adult court is
subject to the same penalties as
an adult.
He also loses his immunity
from publicity and the trial
could be open to the public.
Lawyer for the accused,
James Donnelly of Goderich, is
expected to fight to have the
case remain in family court.
income tax one third of the
remuneration received from
these offices designated as
expense allowance. The Carleton
Board wants this same provision
extended to the honoraria paid
to elected school board trustees.
In other business, the board
acknowledged the resignation of
Mrs. Florence E. Brown, South
Huron District High School,
effective June 29, 1970; heard
an informative report on the
audio-visual equipment program
in the schools in the county
showing that since the secondary
schools in the county are
generally well equipped with
audio-visual supplies, requests
from elementary schools for
audio-visual equipment should
have priority over the secondary
schools. .
considerable grading. Shoulders
will be widened to eight feet.
Pavement width is 24 feet,
The Department of Highways
indiCates construction is
scheduled to begin May 1 and
will be completed about the
Middle of October.
has become operational with the
installation of runway lights,
Obstruction lights and a rotating
beacon. A new 100,000-gallon
water tank gives greater fire
protection and the conversion of
the steam heating plant from
coal to natural gas provides more
uniform pressure for industrial
processing.
The community aspect of the
park continues to develop.
Residents are now served- by a
daily bus service, restaurant,
food Market, service station,
barber Shop, beauty salon, bank,
post office and manpower
centre.
The extensive recreational
facilities of the former air force
base are being put to good use,
The arena hosts several area
hockey teams, as well as Minot
hockey, public and figure
skating prograiria, Alsa in
operation ate the curling rink,
bowling alley and gyrnnasiutn,
The swimming pool is a Major
summer attraction,
charged ins murder case
Clinton boy remanded
dustri
. A 15-year-old Clinton youth)
charged with juvenile
delinquency in connection with
the murder of Miss Katherine
McGregor of Clinton, was
remanded in Family Court until
February 17 when he appeared
- Tuesday.
The boy was charged last
Wednesday night in Clinton, The
arrest was made about 6 p.m..by
Clinton Police Chief Lloyd
Westlake and .Ontario Piovineial
Police Inspector L. G. Lyle, who
was assisting in the case,
BY SHIRLEY J. KELLER
Due to the absence of
Director of Education John D.
Cochrane and business
administrator Roy B. Dunlop at
Monday evening's meeting of the
Huron County Board of
Education, very little business
was completed.
A letter from Huron. County
Council requesting that payment
of taxes be made to the Board of
Education twice annually rather
than quarterly as has been
indicated, was tabled for further
study.
Policy on hiring non-teaching
employees was also tabled
although it did result in some
lengthy discussion.
Mrs. J. W. Wallace questioned
whether or not the board should
use, its time to discuss and
approve non-teaching staff.
"This is a small item in
comparison to the whole
$9,000,000 that this county is
giving us to play with," observed
Mrs. Wallace. "We don't even
,,know what we are trying to turn
,out. We are the soul responsible
body for what goes on in the
schools in the county. We have
to know what we want, how to
Presbyterial meets in Clinton
Ability Fund holds successful blitz
Ask for half-yearly payments
big success in short time