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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1966-09-08, Page 1(Column*CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1966 By S. J. K. THE NEW ERA — 100th Year THE HURON RECORD 84th Year $5*00 Per Year—-—12 Cents Per Copy——10 Pages Bless thpse dear readers who care enough about the home­ town paper to send in letters and little bits of this and that to make each issue the only one of its kind anywhere , , . important only to Clinton and area, residents and far-off friends . , , Two of the very nicest such offerings 'arrived this week. The first was a lovely letter from Jean ahd Lucy Mason, sis­ ters from London who were in the Clinton, area over the weekend to attend No. 2 Hullett School reunion, Of particular interest to us was the envelope which con­ tained the note . . i The writer had obviously clipped a beauti­ ful coloured picture of an old red brick school house and mounted it carefully to the left of the address, producing a charming and eye-catching piece of mail. In part the letter read. “Everything was 'perfect ex­ cept for the torrents of rain. Nature seemingly wept, for was not this the end of a country school where for almost a cen­ tury children formed strong, a- biding friendships? “The hum .of many happy voices in farewell prevented us from thanking the convener Mrs. H? Trewartha and her helpers. We realize fully the paper work and physical effort involved in such a successful reunion. "The hurrying years have set their seal upon our faces, but we all felt young in heart. All generations mingled together in harmony because of a common bond. “It was a great joy to have seen you all; the hospitality spilled over into-Ahe next day when we were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bent Gibbangs. ; “The past, unsummoned haunts me still; and in each hand some of with them.” The second Rands, Clinton Public Utilities Commission manager, receipt of an amazing booklet entitled "Spuyenh^ pf^CJintOn’L.— say amazing because the book was unbelievably well preserved since it had been printed about 1910 by the Clinton New Era, and because though small in size it was large on informa­ tion about Clinton. Editor and Publisher of the Clinton New Eta, Blyth Stan­ dard and Brussels Post, W. H. Kerr, outlined the two-fold ob­ ject of the booklet: “To keep before the public the fact that the New Era is always in the lead in the mat­ ter of artistic Job Printing” and “As a medium for the up-build­ ing of the subscription list of the Clinton New Era. No effort is being spared"" to make this paper the best in the district, and apart from this special in­ ducement, every subscriber will get twice his. or her money’s worth.” Bulk of the 'booklet contain­ ed pictures and sketches of Clinton’s landmarks': St. Jos­ eph’s Roman Catholic Church, the Baptist Church, St, Paul’s Anglican Church, Ontario Street -Methodist (now United) Church, and Willis Presbyterian Church, all looking about the same as they are today; and Wesley Church before it was ’ devastated by fire in the ’20s. , Clinton Collegiate Institute then was a far cry from the modern edifice where 1966’s Children receive secondary school education . . . but the kids in the picture, except for clothing, looked much like to­ day’s' youth . . * young ladies well-behaved posing properly' for, the camera and young men full of vim hanging from wind­ ow ledges arid drain pipes. Elementary school where the present Van Damme apart­ ments are situated was an im­ pressive building. Students out front were typical of youngsters everywhere. , , . . beginners and juniors shy but eager in the front rows, intermediates mis­ chievous and alert further back, seniors prim and aloof at the rear, almost out of sight. Clin toil Town Hall in 1910 with the exception of a front that has since been renovated, could not be mistaken; nor could Bartliffs’ Restaurant or Clinton’s Lawn Bowling Club grounds or the Royal Bank or Rattenbury House (now Hotel dint,on). It was a very different Lon- (Continued on page ten) Four Sets Of Three Generations At SS 2 Hullett Reunion During the closing-out reunion at SS 2 Hullett on Saturday, co-chairman Ross Trewartha intro­ duced four families who have had three generations attend the school. The four families live-in a row on concession three. The dates in brackets indicate •the year the person graduated from the school. Douglas Trewartha (1963); his grandmother Mrs. Bert Gibbings (1915), who formerly was wife of the late Howard Trewartha, and her son Ross Trewartha (1939). my * was heart stays from J. E. Cheryl Tyndall (1966), her grandfather Frank t Tyndall (1903), and his son Keith Tyndall (1938). Hullett School Opens Next Week, Attendance Up In Clinton; 332 At Goderich Township Central i * only slightly from the 1,152 stu­ dent's in the school in June. He said the school has been overcrowded since a vocational addition was built in 1963 to serve Goderich, Seaforth,’ Exe­ ter and Clinton, CFB Clinton To Celebrate 25th Anniversary Of Radar During the week of Septem­ ber 12 to 17, Canadian Forces Base Clinton will celebrate the 25th annivea-sary of radar train­ ing. in Canada. Twenty-five years ago the British and Canadian govern­ ments decided that a radar training school in Canada was essential to the war effort. A location in Canada was neces­ sary 'because it was removed from the scene of hostilities and close to the source of Canadian manpower. In the early stages of the Wallis East (1963), his grandfather James East (1915) and his son Harold East (1946) Children who will attend Hul­ lett Central School at Londes- boro have an extended vacation this year. Classrooms at the school are not" yet ready for occupation but hopefully, tile will be laid and final coats of paint will be applied in time for school opening Monday, September’ 12.- Teachers expect -to be -able to get into their classrooms later this week to prepare them for classes. • Principal Donald Miller told the News-Record Tuesday af­ ternoon that buses did run on Tuesday morjiing and trans- porited the student body to' the Londesfooro • Community , Hall where children met with'their ..teachers. Calvin School Society Enrollment is up again at CalVin. Christian School in Clin­ ton but two new classrooms and a storage room were Waiting for the 185 students who. regis­ tered Tuesday morning. This represents an increase of -30 s'tudenlts over last year. Six teachers have been re­ tained to give 'instruction. They are Principal Peter Fedd'ema, wiho has five years teaching experience in the Wallace burg area, . Herman Stryker, who comes from a Hamilton school, Mrs. Francine Dykstra, Mrs. Jane Verg, Miss Reine Norg" and Miss Wiene Renkema. Goderich Township Principal John Siertsema at Goderich Township Central School reports that enrollment there i's up 16 over last year — 332 children attended classes Tuesday morning. Something new this year will be the semi-rotation of classes. Grades 6, 7 and 8 will move from class to class for part of the day. Mr. Siertsema said the system allows teachers to Jpstruct^in . ^pb jqots^inj^^feich- they' are more particularly in­ terested and adept, thereby giving students the added' bonus of better informed teachers who enjoy the subjects they teach. Clinton Public School Enrollment at Clinton Public School is 555 at the present time, 20 more than the closing enrollment of 335 in June. Five -new teachers have join­ ed the staff. They' are: Miss Barbara Sholdice, Gradb 1; Miss Carol Quinn, Grade 3; Miss Sharon Norman, Grade 5; Miss Melba Stiles, Grade 4; and Miss Charlene Turner, Grade 6. Principal Bent Gray' reports that students in Grade 7 and 8 at the- school will be on a semi­ rotary system similar to the system used last year but more involved. St. Joseph’s At St. Joseph’s Separate School, principal Michael Halla- han reported an enrollment of 74 pupils, an, increase of eight over last year. CFB Clinton At Air Marshal Hugh Camp­ bell School, Canadian Forces Base Clinton, principal C, A. Trott said the enrollment of 405 is about the same as last year. CHSS .A nine-room addition to Central Huron Secondary Sch­ ool, to be finished by Christmas, should'relieve overcrowding at the school. Principal Robert Homuth re­ ported that 1,125 pupils reg­ istered at' the school, dbwn Preparing for 25th Anniversary of Radar Training For several weeks, members of the decorations committee have been hard at work designing and preparing appropriate signs for display during the week of September 12 to 17 when Canadian Forces Base Clinton will celebrate the 25th anniversary of radar training in Canada. In the paint workshop Flight ' ■Sergeant Reg McKenzie (seated) adds a finishing touch to an anniversary sign, watched by Squadron Leader Howard,Lochhead and' LAC Eugene Bilodeau.. . ?■'_________, ______"■ - " < ’ * /I " ' (Canadian Forces Photo) Second World War radar was a highly secret subject. It was, therefore, important to choose a fairly 'isolated area in ordier to ensure security. The selection of Clinton as a suitable site was also influenced by the proxim­ ity. of 'the cliffs on the shores of ' Lake Huron which were similar to those found in Eng­ land. Work commenced at Clinton in April 1941; 120 buildings wore constructed and several 360 foot radar towers were erected. Royal Air Force per­ sonnel arrived with the radar" equipment, and on July 2'0, 1941, No. 31 Royal Air Force Radio School -was officially opened. Two years later, Can­ ada assumed1 control of the school and re-named it No. 5 RCAF Radio School. Today it is known as the Radar and Communications School. From September 15, 1941 un­ til the end of' the war, over 500 Canadian technicians and more than 750 officers were- trained at Clinton. In addition, 2,325 Americans graduated from thh school. ; The first course of Canadian radar technicians graduated- from Clinton in September 1941. Fifty-two of the original graduates have been invited to vi'sit Clinton during 25th anni­ versary week. Invitations have also been, sent to all of Clin­ ton’s previous commanding of­ ficers, all officers commanding the Rad'ar and Communications ‘School, and all past school and base warrant officers. Minister Coining The Hon. Paul Hellyer, <M.P„ Minister of National Defence, will' visit CFB Clinton on Thursday, September 15. On his arrival ‘in London he will be met by CFB Clinton’s Com­ mander, Group Captain K. R. Greenaway. He will travel to .Qlinfont^y.*stoff earfand .is .-ex--' - pected to arrive ait 3 p.m. when he will’ inspect the' guard of honour, The Canadian Guards Band will be in attendance and will play march, music for one hour prior to- the' minister’s arrival. Members of the public are invited to attend these cere­ monies which will take place on (Continued on Page Ten) ' ■ < Hensail Man Wins $1,000 Bingo Prize Sixth in a series of eight Tthe third and largest share-the- ” ‘ ' wealth game of the night; Mrs. Bert Boyes, Clinton, collected $140 'in the second one and Gren Yates and Mrs. Jack Thom, Au­ burn, split the fiirst shiare-the- wealth bundle of $147. Fifteen prizes of $30 each were won throughout the even­ ing, some of them split as many as eight ways. Winners were: Miiss Sadie Lovett, Clinton; Roby Laryz, June Knox, Gode­ rich and Mrs. E. Lee, Chnton; Mrs. J. Corey and Mrs. W. Jervis, Clinton; Mrs. Richard Freeman, Clinton; Mirs. Martell, Canadian Forces Base, Clinton. Mr. Draper, Brussels, Mrs. Grant, Clinton, ‘Mrs. Holi'ite, Centralia, Len Durrer, Walker­ ton and Larry Waltetts; Walton; Mrs. G. Gaiser, Creditor, Mrs.- Dale Cook, Holmesville, Mrs. Ed. Dick, Cromarty, Bruce Mc­ Dougall, Stratford, Mrs. Mattel!, Clinton, Mrs. Ashton, Clinton. Mrs. Rear, Goderich and Mrs. Larder, Goderich. Mr. and Mrs. G. Swift, Han­ over; Jim Carey, Goderich, Mrs._ Sam Shipp, Clinton and Mrs." Austin, Seaforth; Pat Landgb, Mabel Riley, Blyth, Nancy Hully, Goderich, Ws. Bordon, Clinton and Mrs. Knight, CFB Clinton; N e l lie Buiridiolder. Blyth and Mrs. Bing Weibeir, Kincardine, Ken Keating, Seaforth, Ken Barry, Seaforth and Mrs. Bruce McDougall, Stratford; Mrs. G. Lawson, Clinton, Mrs. Edwards, Clinton, Mrs. George Klinkham­ mer, Detroit and Mrs. Dave Beattie, Clinton. Mrs. G. Grigg, Clinton, Albert Picot, Kincardine and Nellie Burkholder, Blyth; Mrs. Wil­ bert Thom, Auburn and Mrs, A. McKcreher, Jamestown; Mrs. Williamson, Goderich and Mrs. Helene Cook, Godetrich. Mrs. Brown wool a $5 doot- prize. A DEFINITION Do you know what a “gourd guard” is? It’s slang for crash helmet, used by drag racers. The Ontario Safety League says the. expression may be weird, but the idea is excellent ■—especially for motorcyclists. bingos sponsored by Clinton’s combined service clubs was an­ other successful venture Labour Day when a large crowd of bingo enthusiasts filled Clinton Lions Arena to try their luck. A? Hensail man came away with the biggest prize . . . $1,000 Was won by Ed “Buck” Little. Mrs. Russ Dougherty, Blyth, took home $151 after winning Lions To Hold Rummage Sale At an executive meeting of Clinton Lions Club on Tuesday evening attended by 13 mem­ bers, it was agreed to again hold a fall'rummage sale. The date has been tentatively set for Saturday, October 15. Per­ sons with used saleable articles of clothing, furniture or house­ hold articles are reminded to save them for the Lions sale in the arena. The Lions will also sponsor a draw oh the Canadian Foot­ ball League Grey Cup game.? Tickets will soon be available on this annual fund-raising draw. Hullett School Holds 1966 High Low The Weather 1965 High lbw Aug. 31 Sept, 1 Ron McKay (1946)» his mother Mrs. Addie McKay (1930) and her father/ George Bailey (1900L (NeWs-Record Photos) A Hullett towhship school Janet which dates back to 1859, held a closing-oUif reunion at the school on concession three, Sat­ urday afternoon.' 173 former pupils and teachers registered. Murray East and Ross Tre­ wartha were co-chairmen of a program held inside the school because of the Wet Weather, The program was officially Opened by a parade of last year’s pupils and led by the Bannockburn Pipe Band. Mem­ bers of the band were Hoc Kings well, Peter Malcolm, Clar­ ence Perdue, John Wise, Mur­ ray East, Charite McLean, Bob Cook, Nelson Hbwe, Brian Fink and Angus Abbott. They par­ aded around the school, then played several Scottish select­ ions. The former pupils, teachers add guests were Welcomed' by Muirray East ahd he redd the school history. Taking part in the program were: two num­ bers by the “Beatles” starring East, Susan Tyndall, Patsy East ahd Bonnie East; piano, bones and violin select­ ions by Mrs. Jack VanEgmond, Stuart McEwen and Murray East; harmonica numbers by Mrs; Dennis' Bisfoack and sing­ song led by Mrs. Viola VanEg­ mond with her piano accordion. Murray East read the follow­ ing history of the school i. The earliest record that has been located is the year 1859 when 1/12 acre was bought from Robert Phillips for1 the sum Of five shillings. A structure was built near gate of the farfm at present cUpied by RoSs Trewartha. In 18*74 at a meeting of the board1 of trusteed composed of Janiea Brown, Philow Belfry and Andrew Flintoff, ft Was agreed to raise the money for a new school through the council. Built hi 1374, at that time it consisted of one large school room Capable of seating (Continued on Edge Ten) log the oc- - ---- -—0—-- Local Breeders At London For Judging Local Holstein breeders show­ ing battle at the Western Ont- ario championship show at Western Fair, London, are: Ross Marshall, Kirkton; Fred Vodden and Sons, Clinton; Win. Glutton, Goderich; Ed Bell; Blyth; Glen Walden, Lucknow; Peter Simpson, Seaforth; Allis* teh Broadlfcot, Seaforth. Cattle will bd judged on Tuesday, September 13, Baird’s Farewell Picnic Drew Many Ex-Pupils Nature could not have sup-' ister. ‘ . ■v plied a finer day than joyed on August 27 farewell reunion, at School, SS 1, Stanley, loyal ex-pupils rate was en­ ter the Baird’s in what as the prettiest rural school-yard in Huron County. Approximately 250 people at­ tended the event which was ar­ ranged by a committee made up of Mr. and Mrs. John Mc­ Gregor, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Glen and Mrs. Ann Broadfoot. Welcoming the guests at the school-yard gate were Mrs. Marian (McEwen) Laramfe. Mrs. Ann (Stewart) Noonan, and Miss Margaret McGregor.' GordOn Glen and Bill McGregor looked, after the visitors’ reg- The oldest person attending this reunion was William Pot­ ter now of Lucknow; the oldest ex-pupil was. Mrs. Mary (Mc­ Ewen) Paisley of Clinton. Those coming the greatest distance were Mrs. Bessie (Glen) How of Frome, Quebec; Mrs. Valerie (Cameron) deVrey of Montreal, and Dr. Clarence Jackson of Cleveland, Ohio. There were many from Western Ontario centres. / All members df one family who attended the school be­ tween 1905 and 1920 were pre­ sent — ‘the family "of the late Fenwick Stewart. They are Harvey of London, Kenneth of (Continued on page ten) New Chaplains at CFB Flight Lieutenant PAUL DELONG Squadron Leader J. IP. METHOT Has been transferred from No. 4 Wing in Germany to Canadian Forces Base Clin­ ton where he will assume the position of RC Chaplain, Bev. Father Joseph Mefhot, a graduate of Laval University, Was ordained ih 1943, Brior to enlisting in the RCA'F Father Methot served as as­ sistant parish priest in Que­ bec City and also at Eunice, LouisSdna. Has been transferred to CFB Clinton from Mete, France. A graduate of Kings College, Halifax, he enlisted hl the RCAF in 1954. Flight Lieut. DeLong assumes the position of Protestant Padre, replacing Flight Lieut. 6. S'. Swaren, who was transferred fo Trenton Carlier this Sltm- toer, Flight Lieut, and Mrs. DeLong reside at 12 Winnipeg Road, Adastral Park with their two sons, Monty 13, and Christopher 9, arid their three daughters, Marte 16, Anna 4,. and Joyce 7 months.