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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1967-05-11, Page 12i X f Page 12-—Clinton New«-Record-r~Thur».f May 11, 1967 Jim Graham Wins Lesion’s Spring Golf Tournament ‘V ■** - A past '.president of -Clinton Legion, James • Qraham, area foreman of Clinton area of Ont­ ario Hydro wop the Legion’s annual early-bird golf tourna­ ment on Sunday. * . Sixty-six Legionnaires and guests” braved the cold windy weatixei" jin, the 18-hole tourney held "ait" Oakwood,' .Inn' course, Grand Bend; • . , Mr. Graham's low gross score Wa§ 80 and he was presented with the Clinton News-Record trophy by publisher A. L, Col- quhoun. ~ Bruce BarWf had, tne tow net score of 68. , All golfers came back to Clin­ ton Legion hall for a smorgas­ bord lunch and refreshments after the tourney. ’During the lunch all competi­ tors were presented with phizes. ■ Harold Black, the Legion’s sports committee chairman was in*1- charge of the tourney, as- s Draw Winners At Kin Stag The small crowd “which tended the Kinsmen Club stag on Friday, April 28 contributed $130 to tire Clinton and trict Community Centre tennial Fund. 'Arnold Crich won the prize ’ of ten gallons of donated by Ken Scott of at- Dis- Cen- door gas, ____ _ Ross Scott ~ Limited. The draw was made by Howard “Mr. Arena” Brunsdon. .________, v Other winners of draws were Clare Vincent, Malt Edgar, Graham Johnston, Larry Walls, Goreion Dalgliesh, Bill Falcon­ er, KenMacKenzie, Bill Neilson, Ted McCullough, Cameron Ad- disbn/’and Robert Van Riesen. siistocl by Harold MoPhersop arid Amston. , Behind Graham and Baiitiiff "tha next ten high gplfeps were, George Telford, Art Knight, Dave/'Jiallpian, Jack Pefcik; Bob Draper, Benf Gray, Pat Me-, Mahon, Bud Schoenhals, Dr, W. A. Oakes and Art Montford. Lou Kirk won X draw at,, the luncheon for three golf balls Hill Harris won a prize for being closest to the .hole pn No^ 10 green with his ‘tee shot. Next: closest were Pat McMahon' and J, William Counter. ' The only thing that planted the tourney was that Gerald Holmes lost.has igolf cart, Gerry’ Had trouble with bis cart on No. 3; fairway and from then \on Carried his golf bag. He put 'the broken cart under a clump of "cedar titees near No. 4 tee with the idea to pid< it’up later on 'his way home alopgjNo. 21 Highway, The. 'cart was not there when hb' completed the game. If anyone who competed in ' the tourney knows , the \vhereabouts o>f the cart or saw it bedrig taken, please get* in foudh with .the Legion sports committee1. -------——o----y-— SOFTBALL PLAYERS WANTED Anyone interested in play­ ing on Clinton’s , WOAA in- teavnediate sdftball team is requested to come to Clinton - Community Park bp Mon­ day, May 15 at seven/o’clock. Clinton had .a - team;, in this , ■ league last year • and. are . hoping for az better turnout of, players this season. More information may be had from Len Fawcett (482-7031) about the proposed team. ’, * 1 Goderich Man Dies in Accident FnnoraJ services were held op Tuesday, May. 9. for WillkffP YawglW1 Munro, Napier Street, Goderich, who died as the result Of an accident on grain boat in God ebicih Har­ bour on" Saturday, May ,g. The 21 year old" map was a son’ of Mrs>5 Grace Munro, ton; he had lived in Goderich all his Ufo Other survivors are a brother, (foderlch'and asister, Mrs, Alan (Irene) Cote, Windsor.. Rev. J. Donald MacDonald, of North Street United Church, Goderich of whlcii‘the deceasted was identified, officiated .at. the funeral from the. Stiles Fun­ eral Home; Goderich. 'Inter­ nment was in Maitiahclbank Cemetery, Seaforth. ’ '■ C0f4ING EVENTS I Retired RCAF Chaplain VE-Day Banquet Speaker “Have we f ultilled'our duties; to prefserve peace?” asked Rev, E, Donald Stuart, tire guest speaker at Clinton Legion’s VE- Day banquet, Saturday evening. The retired- Wing Pommandeo.' of the. RCAF chaplain. service' who .is now minister of the Brucetield and Kippen United Churches, reviewed the various World cries over the past 22 years. He mentioned at least one breach of world peace in each of the years front 1945 up to 1963, and said all these things affect Canada in some r way. Canadian troops have been fo the, Congo, Cyprus, Greece and South .East Asia. Since the end of Wortd War II, the USSfo hand the USA emerged as giants, taking over from England, The rninistey then said that the US. A has had a much easier job than Eng­ land had. in former’ years. £Ie said many of the spraljer countries had been given their freedom too- soon. ‘There is no. early end tp these crises”, saaid Rev, Stuart, “and Canada will have to con- Bayfield Fire Chief Retires By Courts and Norcross For Mother, Wife, _■ - a a S?fcor.a:.....10c TO S1.00 RATE: Four cents a word; Minimum 75 cents Thursday, May 11^— BINGO at Clinton Legion Hall, 15 reg­ ular games for $5.00, 2'share- .the-X^Hb games.' 1 special game for $25,00, the first letter “L” and .firist letter “T'l applies on this game for $2.00 each. 3 share-the-wealth games, jack­ pot-applies on those 3 games $57-00 in 57.- numbers. 2 door prizes for $2.00 each, Admission 50c; extra cards' 25c or 6 for $1.00. s tfb The Friendship Circle -of the First Presbyterian Churdi, Sea­ forth have revived an old play, “Here Comes Charlie". This. 3- act comedy is being staged in the Seaforth Public School auditorium on Thurs., May 11 and Fri., May 12 at 8’p.m. Ad­ mission $1.00. Reserved seats may be * obtained at Kling’s Store, Seaforth.. 19x Friday, May, 12 — Council Chamber, Clinton, 8 p.m. Open meeting Horticultural Society. Mr. and Mrs. Charles,. Nelson will show colored slides “Can­ ada, East and West”, also some local slides, Miss Luella John­ ston will give “Some Gardening Tips’'. Draws on plants, bulbs, etc. Admissibn*x'“Bring some­ thing that will grow”. Every­ one welcome. 18-9b Friday, May 12—-Cash Bingo in Legion Hall, Seaforth, 8:15 p.m. 15 regular games for $10; 3-$25 specials; $75 jackpot to, go. Sponsors; Branch 156 Royal Canadian Legion. 19b Friday, May 12 — Dance at Bayfield Pavffion to Doug Mc­ Cann’s Orchestra. 9 p.m, to 2 a.m., licensed, free buffet. $2.50 each; sponsors, Bayfield Com­ munity Centre Committee. Pro­ ceeds — addition to Bayfield Arnea. All persons 21 years oif age and over are welcome1. 19b Fridayj May 12 — Dance in Auburn Community HaJJ, music by ‘Nobody’s Children”. Spon­ sored by- Nile Softball .Club. Everyone welcome. 19p Sat. May 13 ~ Bake Sale, Wesley-Willis Church, 3 p.m., candy booth, antique room, Centennial spoons. Afternoon tea and cookies, sponsors Wo- He-Lo Unit of UCW. 19b Sat., May 13 ;— Giant Rum­mage Sale. CSinton. Council Chambers, 1:30 pjn. to 3:30 p.m. .sponsors WA of CFB Clinton. '* 19x Tuesday, May 16 — BINGO at Huron Fish and Game Club. Jackpat $56.00 in 56 numbers. Six door prizes. 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 16 — Annual meeting of Huron County His­ torical Society, Wingham Town Hall, 8 p.m. Guest speaker, John Strong. Lunch served by Wing­ ham WI. 18-19b Wed., May. 17 — Ham supper, Constance United Church, 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Adults $1.25, Child­ ren 12 and under 50c, pre-school free. 19x The Maple Leaf Chapter IODE and Ontario Government present “Portraits ‘ from the Past" Goderich Collegiate audi­ torium Wednesday, May 17, 1967, 8:30 p.m./ Door prizes. Tickets $1.00 — available from Mrs. W. A. Oakesi. Phone 482- 9443. ' . / "19b Friday, May 19 — Centen­ nial Bake Sale and Coffee Break, Council Chamber, Clin­ ton, 2 pm. sponsored by WA of Fii’st Baptist Church. 18-19b Sat., May 20 — School Re­ ndon, S.S. No. 10 Stanley, 1 p.m. Former teachers, pupils and friends welcome, picnic supper 5 p.m. 15-19b, 20x Monday, May 29 — An Even­ ing of Music," Wesley-Willis United, Church Auditorium, at 8 p.m., by The Goderich. Har- bouraires; organ music with Lorne (Dotterer of Goderich at consol. - Collection only. 19-21b ' 19x \SWAN CANDY DISH in blu^ orange or ,green ........................$2.95 & $3.25 TRIPLE JAM JARS with aluminum lids '........................................ $5.50 CHIP & DIP DISHj amber g!a$$.... $4*95 SALAD DISH & SERVERS $2.95 to $6.50 CHINA FLORAL PIECES — assorted flowers and colors $1.75 & $3.50 TEAPOTS in china and z xrockery........$3.25 ta $10.50 McEwan’s ■ BAYFIELD — Twenty yearn of faithful service as Fire Chief •ended last month with the res­ ignation of Walter Westlake. ’ The duties of Fire Chief have been, taken oyer by.Rpss Kerr. * ’Mr, Westlake, who had been .'Fire Chief. since .the formation of tiie ’’Bayfield Volunteer .Fire Brigade in *1947, has a remark­ able record; in all those years he only missed one fire.-On that occasion he was out of town. To show,, their appreciation, membeirs of the ‘Brigade pre­ sented him< with a portable radio at -Wednesday’s ‘meeting. Present members of the Volun­ teer Brigade are Russ Kerr, Chief, Les, Elliott, Jack Stur­ geon, Reg Francis, Mert Merc­ er, Don Warner, Percy Renner, Raymond Scotchmer, , Fred' Weston, Cliff ,Utter, Ernie Hovey, Bob Turner, Ken Bran­ don and Ell wood.; Mitehell. We remember a conversation overheard at Wdstlake’s Garage a few, years back which went something like this: 5' Lady:. “I wish to report a fire burning -in some roots underground.” Walt ( rioted for his sense of humour): * “Would Thursday suit you? We don’t seem to have any bookings then.” Needles to say the fire was proanptly tackled. ------- -------------------- tinue her role for some time yet,”’ Speaking about Canadian armed services unification, Mr. Stuart’s thought's were that unification has: been brought about more to carry out the foreign policy of the Canadian government than anything else. Throughout his talk he quot­ ed a couple of times from' a sermon he? gave on May 13, 1945, The speaker' was introduced by Clinton Legion Padre Rev. ft, U. MacLetan and thanked by past president Ed Porter, Special guests at thb 'annual dinner were Al Nicholson, Sea­ forth,, Zone Commander, who officiated at the closing cere­ monies, and Ed Bell, Blytih, Deputy Zone Commander. William Reid was chairman of the banquet and Piper Hee Kingswell and Sergeant at Arms George Campbell; march­ ed in the head table. Harold Black thanked the Ladfe Auxiliary for the roast beef dinner, to which LA presi­ dent Mrs, Don McLean replied During the banquet, Sergeant Larry LaPojnte . presented 1 a framed Legion crest to the branch from. Legion members of the School of Food Services at CFB, Clinton. Gordon,' Ebel won the draw prize’; , Lions Hear Talk “Ian Smith is a hell of a fine fellow”, was the term used by Ronald A. Tucker, London, for ten years a .resident of Rhodesia, who was guest speak­ er at Clinton Lions Club din­ ner meeting in St. Paul’s Par­ ish Hall, Tuesday evening. He has done nothing wrong and is • “actually running the country as it was before his take-over”, said Mr. Tucker of the Rhodesian prime minister. Mr. Tucker intimated! that some of the countries that got their independence in the past five years have gone back 100 years* '— “■But not Rhodesia”, he em­ phasized. . Mr; Tucker was bom in Ire­ land and in 1952 at the age of 25 went out to Rhpdesia and worked for a chemical com­ pany there for -ten years. He now is a representative of Hoechst Pharmaceuticals, Lon­ don, and-is a regular weekend visitor to Bayfield. While 'in Rhodesia he was a member of the reserve police fotce for eight years and was on duty one day a week. ” “I actually saw more pro­ gress and advancement in Rhodesia than in my ..native Ireland”, said . Mr. Tucker. Rhodesia is only 75' years old and in that time the popillation has grown firbrn 400,000 to four million. He Warned the Lions Mrs. Stanley Ball Wins OES Draw Mrs. Stan Ball, who is em­ ployed at, the Department of Agriculture ahd Food office in Clinton, Won .a hooked rug in ,a draw he)d by Clinton Chapter:, of the Ordter of the Eastern ' Star. The rug w&s made and donated by Miss Rita Cudmore, and the draw Was made at Garrett’s Shoe Store on Satur­ day by News-Record publisher A. L. Colquhoun. SOUVENIRS 1867-1967 CUPS and SAUCERS PINS COFFEE SPOONS. CHARMS PLATES MAPLE LEAF PINS BASKETS BRACELETS MUGS GLASSES/ ANSTETT JEWELLERS LTD. CLINTON - WALKERTON - SEAFORTH Ur blacknet to compare the Rhodesians with the blade South Africans. Mr. Tucker reviewed the history of' Rhodesia from 1888 to the present time. He waS quite impressed with ‘the country and the way 'the native blacks and Europeans get along. He thought Smith was dbing a good1 job of governing the country. Mr. Tucker was introduced by Doug Miles and thanked' by E. B. Menzies. , . The Lions did not add to the list of new officers as proposed by the nominating committee ■and the installation of the 1-967- 68 executive -Will be held at the June 13 meeting. Orville Engelstad resigned as treasurer and the position of secretary arid treasurer wilFbe combined-and handled by Pat Noonan who will be into the Club at the meeting. The Lions donated . Huron Centennial Choir, $10 to the Red Cross and purchased one pair of glasses for a child. A committee was authorized to spend up to $50 to construct a float to be entered in- Clinton Spring Fair parade on June 3. President Ken Flett present­ ed the former secretary William MacArthur with a gift Mi'. MacArthur is leaving Clinton after the present school term at CHSS. Doug Miles Was remind­ ed to bring back slides or film from his overseas trip with • four Ontario Junior Farmers this month. He leaves tomor­ row. Dia Cornish won the regular draw prize, and Mitch McAdam, Maynard Corrie and Royce Macaulay won special draw [ ■prizes. I initiated June 13 $100 to COMMUNITY CENTRE DONATIONS (Continued from page one) Mrs. R. Shaddiick ....... Gordon Charters .......... Harold Emmerson ........ “Joe” Cooper.................. Haixrid Hawthorne ....... Mrs. W. T. Hawkins, Hamilton................ Anonymous t......... . Grade 4, Public, School.,.. Russell Neal .................. Bill’s Billiard & Bowling Bert Lobb ..................... Sharon Norman ............ Garble Quinn .............. Lois Harrington ........... G. VahDamme ................. Walter Foribes ..... Paul Kerrigan, Agent, PP Ghriada Ltd. .... L. GottardS ................ Anonymous .„.,J.......... Miss ft. Jolinston George Fleming Stephten Hook ...... Gurnos James Mrs. Geo. H. Jefferson Lbife Giasiby ................ 5.00 50.00 10.00 5.00 6.00 10.00 5.00 13.55 10.00 25.00 25.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 10.00 50.00 75.00 2.00 2.00 5.00 5.00 15.00 15.00 25.00 15.00 -o—j------- / Gordon Hoy Wins Hockey Prize j The Kinsmen ^Club of Clinton will, turn over approximately $1,600 .to Clinton, and District Community Centre Centennial Fund from the. proceeds of their annual. Stanley Cup Hockey draw. Gordon Hoy, King Street, held the ticket bearing the ex­ act time at which Toronto Maple Leafs scored the decid­ ing goal against Montreal Can- adliens in the sixth game of tire LOon^iriueci from page one) The majfor commented that he was a good representative, . Grant “Red’f Rath ..a- warded the contract to redec­ orate the council chamber, police office, derk’s office, board room and lobby at a price of $546. The tender of Miller Wreck­ ers, RR 1, Dashwood, for $2,100 for demolition /of the former post office, was accepted. The only .other tender was from Brown, Brothers -Builders, RR 1 Port Albert, for $4,800. Demo­ lition work: could start 'within one month and be completed' by August 1, but .approval must be given by the Department of Highways. The department has a one-half interest in the prop­ erty Council passed the bylaw to adopt "estimates and to set the mill rate f&r 1967 taxation. , Council will discuss purchase of a second fire truck, recom­ mended if the town keeps to an agreement to give,, fire protec­ tion to surrounding townships, The second truck ommehded by the fire department and protection to persons1 parity committee as necessary if the fire area is to be cov­ ered .ptpbperiy. ■' The truck, and az place to keep if will be discussed, at a special ..‘council- meeting’ June 5. Townships involved in the agreement will be asked’ to discuss it with Clinton, a^ a June 19. meeting. 1 .The town has soldfonly. 56 dog tags this’ year; it was esti­ mated there were 160 dogs in town in 1966, ’• Council will advertise for a second employee for the public works gang. The present man is Working on a temporary basis only. Both the mayor and public was rec­ volunteer council’s and pro- Stanley cup finals. Winners of $100 prizes, when they held tickets with the jriiight scores on the two semi-final Stanley Cup, series, were Hu­ bert Reynolds and. Sergeant C. C. Moody. They received their prizes two-’. weeks ago when these series were completed. ‘ ... .... 1 ............... works .chairman thought a third man would be required this summer.. - There was discussion about sharing equipment with the PUC. Mayor' Symons s^lid, the, solution to public works and PUC work would be for the two departments to combine into ope works department under one foreman. “Water, sewerage and public works am­ algamation should be the pltn mate goal of Clinton to work towards”; said the mayor. Most members of council agreed. Building Permits The following, building per­ mits as read by deputy reeve* Wpndh, had been approved by Grant Rath, building inspector; Alan bfeiai, hou'sp, $12,000; Mrs. Lawrie Slade, garage. $300; Town ..of Clinton, community centre, $224,000; Ken Caldwell, house, $13,000; John Lavis,- gar- ■ age, $1,000 and John Wise, ad­ dition to house, $1,000. Only six persons used the town dump on each of the two days, it was open, to the public on April 22 and 26, Sanitation and waste chairman Cam Proc­ tor said it would, be open again for one dlay in the- near future. There was no ‘repent from-, the industrial committee. The mayor read a letter from Sihahtz & Hicks, general con­ tractors of Clinton’s Xew $224,- 000 community cenfre; request­ ing council to urge* Clinton PUC to get water and sewerage lines Into the. new building. The con­ tractors were concerned! that this could hold up completion of the construction on sdiedule. -Councillor Armstrong inform­ ed council that Canada Panic- ' ers intended to tear down the rear brick portion of their building (former poultry plant) at comer of Victoria and East Streets. Mayor Symons will attend the Ontario Mayors and Reeves convention in Niagara Falls on May 15-16-17.. Council adjourned at 11:30 p.m. BROWNIE’S □ Q0«? Color so real you’ll think you are there., -fine-wood furniture... plus the luxury of REMOTE CONTROL The RANDOLPH Series GH-672-R •25* tube (overatr diag.) 295 sq. In. picture ' f AUTHENTIC EARLY AMERICAN CABINETRY Color so real you’ll think you are there ... now yours to enjoy in a mastercrafted decorator consolette! It’s new RCA Victor Color TV—the perfect combination of engi­ neering excellence and furniture elegance. Rectangular-tube 25* RCA Hi-Lite Color Tube features new Perma-Chrome for locked-in color fidelity; RCA Automatic Color Purifier “cancels” magnetism that may cause picture impurities. These are a few of the many features that make RCA Victor .America's first choice in color. Changes VHF channels, ad­ justs volinne, tunes "tint’'and “color,’’ turns TV,off and back on, even turns power com­ pletely off. ’Wireless Wizard” < Remote Control THE MOST TRUSTED NAME IN ELECTRONICS DRIVE-IN , THEATRE — CLINTON Box Office Opens at 8:00 OPENING THURS., MAY 11 NIGHTLY THURSDAY - FRIDAY May 11-12 '’Around The Under The Sea" SHOWN AT 10:15 ONLY .Lloyd Bridges, Shirley Eaton Color "Hold On" SHOWN AT 8:45. ONLY Herman’s Hermits, Peter Noone, Shelley Fabares Color ' Cartoon SAT. - MON. - TUES. 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