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Clinton News-Record, 1966-12-01, Page 11Column THE NEW ERA — 100th Year Of * * TH^ HURON RECORD —- 84th Yeqr By S, J. K. HEADLINES in the London Free Press Tuesday, November 29 cried “Acclamations! Why? Municipal posts attract too few aspirants to require elect-, ions”. First paragraph in the story went, “Municipal officials, re elected. by acclamation in stag-' gering numbers as the result, of nominations' Friday, last night attributed the lack of interest in local politics to everything . from«lodge work to low pay and the absence of 'issues.” The Exeter Times-Advocate carried a picture of a room full of empty chairs at a nomination ‘ meeting in .that area. The same paper noted' that 17 persons attended a nomination meeting in Hensail and 12 of those people “had” to be there! * THOUGH the same kind complaints were levied in this area, it does seem officials were , expecting small crowds at nom ination meetings. In Stanley .ToWnship, Reeve Ernie Talbot said he was “pleased to see so ‘many out” and indicated that while the number was not large, it was greater than he and his council had anticipated. Harvey 'Coleman, chairman of the Stanley ratepayers meet ing, put his finger on the real reason for low attendance., “There’s nothing dbing here,” observed Coleman as though he was thinking out loud. That did not imply that council Was. be ing lazy — only that there- were no election rumours’ in the wind, no excitement by way of charg es and counter-charges expected and no fear of missing the action should anyone choose 'to stay at home. If ratepayers are satisfied ‘ with things as they are, there is little reason to attend a nom ination meeting. In this busy world of ours when ■ there are ' so many things we absolutely MUST do, we are grateful for an opportunity to stay home and catch up. s . I would imagine this accounts for much of the, apathy of rate payers absent from nbnrination meetings. On the othei’ hand,’' if-rate payers are dissatisfied with the management of public matters - there is really little point in at tending the nomination meet ing in the municipality in which you pay'taxes; Oh, I know that ■ theoretically, the nomination meeting is the place .to air com plaints — but to whdm? For the most part, reeves, deputy-reeves, mayors, council lors, PUC miemibers, school board trustees and all other of ficials are doing the very best they can — and more often than not, they are not to blame- for many of the decisions which cause concern .to ratepayers; Whale no one like's to go so far as to say lo'cal elected officials are merely "rubber stamps”, the fact remains that a large ■*pant of municipal business is “pre-fafobed” by - this govern mental department or that, or some municipal act or other. Precious few important d’e-' cisions are left to councils and other local officials. CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1966 $5.00 Per Year——12 Cepts Per Copy—12 page$No. 49 The Home Paper With the News One of Huron’s Great Men Judge Frank Fingland Dies One of Huron County's native sons, who was held 'in high,re spect in the legal profession, and became Huron County judge, Frank Fingland passed away suddenly Sunday morn ing, December 4 at his Ontario Street home in Clinton. Judge Fingland was born January 30, 1894 at Auburn, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Fingland of Hullett Town ship, - He was appointed Huron' judge in 1954 and' jeitired in May 1964 due to ill health, Receiving his secondary edu cation at Clinton and Goderich high schools, he graduated from the University of Toronto in 1922 and from Osgoode Hall in 3925 with B.A, and L.L.B. de grees. Mr. Fingland was severely wounded in World War I and Spent two years in Christie Street Hospital, Toronto', before resuming his university studies. After being called, to the Bar in 19?5, he practised law; in Toronto for fiy^ years, then I>urchased the ■ Clinton law practice of the late William' Brydone in 1930 and was made a King’s Counsel in 1937. Dot ing his years as a lawyer here he was town .solicitor for' 25 years. Mr. Dingland was active in all good causes in Clinton and Huron County and gave un- sitiintingly of his time and tal- entls.. He organized the Huron County TB Association and was honourary president for many years. When Clinton lions Club was organized1 in 1936, Mr. Flingland, became the charter president. He sent a congratulatory letter to the dub when it celebrated its 30th anniversary in Septem-. her tMs year. A long-time mem-, ber of Clinton Legion Branch he has been an honourary presi dent tor many years. He was a past president of Clinton Hos pital Board and was a former chairman of CDCI board. A member of Wesley-Willis United Church, he served as an -elder tor some years.' " (Continued on Page Seven) Santa Claus came to Clinton last Saturday afternoon and was greeted by at least 1,200 kids and hundreds or parents who lined the sitreets.. costs county representative to the JiCve it was possible that Clinton’s bus costs were near- port -to Huron County Coun cil from all five high schools in, the county. At' the same meeting, transportation jy - 40 percent higher than ’’^U^ywhere .else Jn the county and. argued the costs “must be figured on a different basis”.- Santa Claus Arriving in Clintpn on Annual Visit Making his annual visit to Clinton’s Christinas parade, Santa Claus arrived in his cutter and was paraded through the main streets on the Retail V, Merchants Committee float, before going to the council chamber to distribute nearly 1,200 bags of candy. , (News-Record Photo) 1,200 Treats Given At Santa’s Parade JUDGE FRANK FINGLAND A. Opens Office Here With the symbol of hope — a bright yellow daffodil — on the desk at 10 King Street in Clin ton on Tuesday, Central Head quarters for the Huron Unit of the Ontario Cancer Society opened its dOors officially to the public. ■ The cheery office with its daffodil yellow and whlite decor extends a helping hand to' can cer -patients in the county and anyone seeking information concerning 'tire disease' through the Unit’s secretary, Mrs. M. W. Durst and its Service to Patients chairman, Mrs. Doug las Bartliff. Mrs. Bartliff, who has been active in cancer work for many years is assisted in her .Work by Mrs; Lome Salzman, !in Charge of dressings and Miss Esther Jamieson. These ladies, referred to as- /the “heart of the. Unit” / * direct the operation which pro vides transportation, makes' dressings, visits patients and offers the numerous other ser vices to mhke the cancer vic tim’s lot more pleasant., Main function of the office 'in Clinton fe to dispense ■ infor mation and literature. It-will begin slowly but it lis hoped many added features will be come-regular services here. The office wall be open two after noons each week, Tuesdays and Fridays from two to. five. Other officers Of the 1966-67” executive -are: president Harvey C. Johnston;' vibe-president John Penner; treasurer Ken neth Flett; campaign chairman Malt Edgar; maintenance and nominating, Fred Sloman;- medical adviser, Dr. Paul Wal den; publicity, R. S. Atkey; education, Rev. Harry Donald son, , Seaforth & i Cancer Society Officers at New Office This group of officers was on hand Tuesday when the new office of. Huron County Unit of the Ontario Cancer Society was officially opened. Seated, left to right, Harvey Johnston, president; Mrs. M. W. Durst, secretary: standing, left to right, John Penner, vice-president; Mrs. Douglas Bartliff, chairman of , service to patients committee and Fred Sloman, past president* Mrs* Durst Will be at the office at 10 King Street from 2 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fri days. f News-Record Photo) L. R. Maloney, business ad ministrator at Central Huron Secondary School in Clinton said last week that bus trans portation costs to CDCI Robert Peck, another Huron board were 35.7 cents per ____ __ mile, not 59.98 cents per mile board stated he did not be- as previously reported. The correct figure is most com parable to f costs at all other high schools in Huron. / The higher figure had been. supplied to Ross Lovett, Hur on County representative on CDCI hoard and he reported it to Huron County Coun cil November session. The same, figure had also been supplied to township repre sentatives on the board for presentation at nomination meetings on November 25. In, a letter to council, Ma loney explained that “the errors was caused, in the transposition of figures at the time the calculations were 1 made” and noted tjie mix-up had not cost anyone any money. The mistake was discovered , after George Clifton, Stanley Township- representative to ‘ CDCI board, telephoned Ma loney during the Stanley nomination meeting. Clifton had been questioned by Stan ley Reeve Ernie Talbot con-' cernirig the discrepancy in the cost of bus transportation as revealed in it composite re- [ > their customers and friends. 5 ■ The meted chants t’ion with town council and the four local service» clubs who provide, candy . treats. Sahita Claus (Matthew MacKay) and Iris helpers handed out nearly 1,200 bags of .treats. The parade was 'headed by Clinton Legion Pipe Band. Five business blocks had floats, and Slanta arrived' on the Retail Merchants float. The Kipette Club float, carried kinetics and children singing carols; a grade 4 Clinton Public School float was loaded* with Indians; 1967 automobiles and two snow vehicles; four clowns.—Jim cJllins, John McFarlane, Gary * Fleet' and Graham Yeats — added much to the parade; a pony and cart, and many other walking attractions., Clinton’s two fife annual parade . is . pro- by Clinton Retail Mer- Commlittee, in co-opera- engines were in the parade,-- The inclement weather forc- the CFB- Clinton trumpet band to' forego the parade and Aub rey Toll from Blyth did not come with his four-horse team' ■ 1 •. for the same reason. The business block floats were entered by: Ball-Macaulay Ltd.) Wells Auto Electric, Clin ton IGA and Clinton Meat (Continued on page 12) No Issue Of News-Record On Dec. 29 Beoause the staff at the- Clinton News-Record will be enjoying a holiday between Christmas' and New Years- this year, the final edition of. the newspaper for this year will be published' Thursday, December 22 With no further edition available until Janu ary 5, 1967. The front office will remain - open as usual, however, for the convenience of customers. Advertisers are invited1 to use the December 22 issue to extend Seasons Greetings to A' Kippen man took three awards at the annual Huron County 4-H awards night in Seaforth .last Friday and walk ed off with more honors 'than any other 4-H member in the county. Bob McNaughton, RR ' 3 Kippen won' two awards for high score in swine club work and was also judged champion beef showman. Robert Vodden, RR 1 Clin ton, received awards for top score in all dairy clubs in Huron and for the champion dairy showman. Also winning. two awards was Bruce Lamb,. RR 4 Gode1- rich, for top score in, beef club and outstanding achievement in presented 4-H grain corn clubs Other top awards T By Mrs. S. Middletpn .In spite of most inclement weather around 60 persons at tended the.open meeting of the Clinton Citizens’ Horticultural Society held in the council chamber last Friday evening. Miss Luella Johnston, presi dent, opened the meeting with a lovely poem “My Garden”. Mrs. Ceriel VanDamtae was appointed to head the nomin ating committee tor a slate of 'officers for 1967. A spirited discussion on many aspects of rose culture proved very interesting and1 informa tive. Among those who contri buted were Mrs,. W; Burton, Mrs. W. T. Herman, Mrs. F. Fingland, Mi’s. Epps, Miss D, Marquis, Mrs. C. Nelson, Mrs. B. Olde, Mrs. McIntyre, Miss Jamieson, Mrs. Forbes, Chas. Brown and Fred Sloman. The following facts were es tablished: spring planting is preferable to fall planting of roses; they should be well mounded Up and protected with fresh earth before frostCaptan and Pomogreen were recom mended to cpntrol black spot. Among the true and tried varieties, these Veteran growers mentioned Tropicana, Pink Peall, Queen Elizabeth, Mr. Liheoln (red), Bink Parfait, White Swan and Matterhorn (white), King’s Ransom (yel low), Sutter’s Gold and Came- lot. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Middle- ton showed colored slides of the Women’s Institute tour to the Maritimes in late August, 1966. . Mrs. Gora Barrow and Mrs. W. Butt of Seaforth were a- mjong 'the.many present at this meeting, who were also on the bus' trip. Besides’ scenic slides/ of the Cabot Trail, Peggy’s Cove, P.E.I., Quebec Qty, etc., the Midddletons showed several group and individual slides of local people on the tour, which added interest. Fred Sidman thanked Mrs. Middleton for her “witty” com mentary and conducted a draw for door prizes. These were won by Mrs. (Dr.) McIntyre x and Mr. Sloman. x The president thanked all those who came out on such a cold Nov. 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 Dec* and stormy evening. ------- -—0------------ The Weather 1966 High Low 33 20 15 19 26 37 45 , Rain: 2.34’ Snow: 6” 28 12 U 4 26 33 1965 High Low 32 34 38 39 '37 37 37 Raid: 23 26 28 30 29 27 24 .40” Clinton's four service clubs — Legion, Lions; Kinsmen and the Fish and Game Club -t- are holdling a games night, Friday, December 9 in the Legion Hall, to. raise funds for the Clinton and District Community Centre- Centennial Fund. ■ , In former years this annual games and fun night was pro moted by the Kinsmen Club. As well as' the games and smorgasbord luncheon, there Will’ be a.clraw for $9Q0. iltyprb:-, to area youths were:. Citizenship trophy for all round 4-H members, George Townsend, RR 3 Seaforth; highest /score in the county, John Bradley, RR 3 Goderich; County champion 4-H gilt, Ray .Hildebrand, RR 2 Auburn; champibn. Shorthorn heiifer, Janet Falconer,.RR 4 Clinton. Of the 412 projects started in 27 clubs last sprang, 93.4 per cent were completed. Eiach member who completed a pro ject received $4.50. The money was contributed by the local sponsoring organization, the Ontario department of agricul ture and food and the Can ada department of agriculture. Ohaifman of the meeting was John Clark, president of the Huron County Club Leader’s es. Service club members are selling fiokeits on this draw Which includes the admission to the hall. Only 500 tickets are ■ being sold and every ticket will be drawn out of a drum. The holder of the last ticket drawn will win the major prize of $500, The 250th ticket drawn is worth $100 and the other four 100th tickets are worth $50 each, while the 50th, 150th, 350th and 450th tickets are Worth $25 each... * a Association. Guest speaker was ' John Bradley, RR 3 Goderich, a delegate to the national 4-H' club conference at Toronto. He is a member .of the Lucknow dairy club. Receiving awards for com pleting 12 projects were: Cecil Cranston, RR. 2 Auburn; Bob McNaughton; Donald Wat son, RR 4 Clinton. Awards for completing six projects were presented to Paul Buchanan, RR 1 Londesboro; Doug Trewartha, RR 4 Clinton; Robert Vodden; Gaye Watson, RR 4 Clinton and 19 other members. Completing five yearn service as a club leader were Bob 'Fotheringham, RR 3 .Seaforth and Donald Lobb, RR 2 Clin ton from this district. I -s. ' ■* ’ A' - Clinton Area 4-H Members Complete Six Projects Shown here at the Huron County 4-H Achievement Night in Seaforth high School last Friday are three Clinton area 4-H members who completed six pro jects thia year* They are, from the*left, Gaye Watson, RR 4 Clinton; Doug Trewartha, RR 4 Clinton and Paul Buchanan, RR 1 Londesboro* (Photo by Phillips)