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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1967-06-15, Page 1I WAWir. T.HVWAY/ JUHS- 1.5, 1967 T THE NEW ERA 102nd Year THE HURON: RECORD 86th Year 12 -{tests' Fer Copy 12 PagesThe Home Paper With the News - ............... ........,.............................................. .... Clinton—' Home of Radar Trainins in By S. J. K. $QME very pipe things yvere said at .CFB Clinton last Fri* day afternoon in speeches made by Base Commander. &• ' Greenaway, CP, ahd Clinton’s Mayor Don Symons. They were taking part in the program during which a giant radar scanner screen was presented to the town of Clinton. We couldn’t help thipking that co-operation of this kind between Her Majesty’s-. Forces and civilians residing in Clin­ ton has' resulted in deep, deep ties which will never be totally severed , . » particularly how, with CFB’s gift to Clinton as a . constant reminder of goodwill which ^existed. The crowd assembled on parade square at. CFB. for ceremony were told that 5 Clin­ ton has* been designated “The Home Of. Radar Ih North Am­ erica". Base Commander Green? away noted that since radar. was held to. be a “top secret" operation, the name of Clin­ ton has been synonymous- with radar. / ' . • During the second world war, • he said, the town of Clinton was 'Well known around the World as the training centre for expert radar technicians. It was a stirring moment as the plaque was unveiled and ,the official presentation made to the ’ town of Clinton . ... . truly a ppoud^ moment.* * * ' WE READ that the tent dresses which are so popular this summer with the ladies — waiting or otherwise are on their way' out, In the fall, we can ■ expect a return of the more fitted fashion, according to style experts. \ We’re' sorry to see this hap­ pen. Never in our lifetime have we come across more* comfort­ able garments than these tent ydresses. They’re cool and be­ sides this, they make everyone look about the same. The size of your waistline doesn’t .really matter under these’ wonderful dresses. A A & sWv'# 1 4 ' Wil< 1 ■ As, * - North America i r f J g F- ■8 l!6>^s S''M 1 #p ■1’ Phone482-7731 For Chickenr I Mayor Accepting Clinton's Gift of a Radar, Antenna Clinton Mayor, Don Symons at microphone, accepting the radar antenna and plaque’as-CFB Clinton’s Centennial gift to the town; the gift recog­ nizes Clinton as the .home of radar training in North A new phone has been in­ stalled in Clinton’s new com­ munity centre and you may call-this number (482-773X) for take-out orders at Clinton i Lions Club annual chicken barbecue next Tuesday even­ ing from 5:3Q on. . If the weather is good, the luscious dinner will be served optside at the community park, but if it is wet, the new community centre will be available. ’ There are no advance ticket sales this year, "but the Lions will ,be ready to serve the chicken starting at 5:30 o’clock. o- Goderich Township/ Centennial Weekend This weekend — Friday, June 16 to Sunday, June 18 — is Goderich Township’s chance to show what it can do for a Centennial entertain­ ment project. And, from ad­ vance publicity it is going to be a really big affair. . The feature event on Fri­ day evening is a variety night featuring many old style cos­ at at America. Group Captain, K. R. Greenaway, base commander and F/O H. W. Leafloor, centre, look on. ■ • (CFB Clinton Photo) DONATIONS * * ♦ , " IT'S THE season for picnics and maybe, time for a reminder that if you like to stop at a tidy:l-greensaVea^y.bd!''Sh6uld"'t&k^' special care to leave it neat and “picked-up” for the next traveller. ' ‘ . Promoting June as picnic month, the Ottawa City Cen­ tennial Committee has issued a pamphlet of instructions on how to make picnics successful. In the brochure which covers everything from how to talk to a cow to what mosquito spray is best, people are urged to clean up after the feast and leave the place in condition for others to enjoy. If it catches on, we would hope the entire picnicking pub*' lie could be re-educated to ap- (Continued on Page Twelve)' Alan Cochrane Wins Scholarship To U.S. University Alan Cochrane, a graduate this spring of Althouse Col­ lege of Education, London, Ontario, and a 1966 graduate of the University of Western Ontario in Honours Biology, will attend Cornell University Ithaca, New York, beginning this Juhe. For each academic year he has been given a teaching assistantship valued at $3,090, a Scholarship, and free tuition, Alan will do graduate work in Medical En- tomology and work towards his Master of Science degree. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cochrane, Mary Street, Clinton, and a gradu­ ate of Clinton Collegiate. The Weather 1666 High Low* tumes. This takes place Holmesville Public School 8:30. On Saturday there is and sports a huge parade events, followed by a. barbe­ cue. On Sunday there are special church services and other entertainment. This Makes the Gift Official Group Captain -K. R. Greenaway, Base Commander and His Worship Don Symons sign the “Hand-over Certificate” for the radar antenna. 1 (CFB Clinton Photo) ' For Arena Opening \ Federal and Provincial i 25.00 5.00 15.00 5.00 118.96 35.00 100.00 500.00 5.00 25.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 $ , ' A ' . J Ing, persons are invited to in­ spect the new arena. . A reception is planned, for early evening and a dinner in the Legion .Hall at 6/30 p.m. to which the public is invited. Tickets at $2.50 per person ate now 'on sale at the Cli'nton Community Credit Union, the News-Record office and from Mait Edgar, finance chairman of the. community centre fund, At 8:-15 p.m. a variety con­ cert and dance will be held in the new $225,000 building, fea­ turing, a massed pipe band, Hur* on Centennial Choir and other local talent. The Community Centre com* mittee “ ' " bingo which prizes. are promoting a big on Monday,; duly 3. at there will, be $4,'000 ill 1967 High Low June 7 Another $873.96 was donated to Clinton ahd* District Com­ munity Centre Centennial Fund in the past week, which brings the total to $33,551.67. Further donations may be given to any member of the committee, •Allan Finch ..,r. Garth Brock j. Gordon Steep ................. Miss Janis Galbraith .. Mrs. M, Zablocki (ballet recital) ..,........ Art. Mountford ........ K. W. Colquhoun Ltd. ., J. & T. Murphy Limited Bill Cochrane »<<...,,. W« Normari Counter .. Mrs. James Lovett . Fred Miller ........... Esther Kendall ........ Douglas Cantelort ...... John E. Pepper OPENING JUNE 28 The Hon. John P. Robarts, premier of Ontario; Hon. George J. Mcllraith, federal minister of publid Works ahd R. B. Ingalls, director of special projects of the Canadian Cen­ tennial Commission, have a- greed to come to the official opening of Clinton and district’s new. community centre on Wed* nesday, June 28, Also, ail ideal membets of parliament Will be present when the official fibbbn butting is set for 3 p.m.. After the: open- correction In the list of donations Clinton and District Community Centre Centennial Fund pub­ lished in the June 1 issue we to Swimming Pad Opens Today Clinton Community .thing pool opens today (Thurs­ day) from 4 to 6 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. Doug Andrews, the pool supervisor, Informs us that prices will be 15c for child­ ren and 25c for high -school students and adults. Swim- CFB Personnel Present Antenna to Town As Centennial ProjectI wish to clarify one man’s giv­ ings. Mr.' A. “Red” Garon made his donation zin two cheques, each for $250; one from his personal account and one from the . account of his former busi­ ness, Clinton Laundry and Dry Cleaners. Mr. Garon’s donation should have read A. “Red" Garon, $500.00. There are now two businesses, Huron Laundry and Clinton Cleaners,, each of which made previous donations. Officers Installed, New Member Inducted .. ..X''Maynard Corrie, Clinton gro­ cer, was installed as president of Clinton Lions Club - in St. Paul’s . Parish Hall, Tuesday evening by four members of Seaforth Lions. Headed by a past Lions Inter­ national counsellor, Hal Meir? the Seaforth installing team in­ cluded Len Ford, zone chairman of Zone 3S; Albert Whitney, president and Orville Oke, the president-elect, all of Seaforth Lions. •Before the installation cere-, mony, the Seaforth .Lions in­ itiated Clinton Councillor H. F. “Pat" Noonan into membership in Clinton Lions., Mr. Noonan had, been elected as the com­ bined secretary-treasurer of the club. He was sponsored by the outgoing president) Ken Flett. The other officers were in­ stalled in groups with Mr. Ford introducing the new officers and officially installing them . and Mr, Meir instructing each in their duties.- Lion Meir had officiated at ' <the initiation of Clinton’s presi­ dent-elect Maynard Corrie, when he joined the Bayfield Lions as a charter member 20 years ago. President-elect Corrie said he would' dispense with his, 30- minute acceptance' speech due to the hot evening. Then in a more serious tone, he said: “If we are to be a success -in life and business w.e must give some of our time to service club work.” He requested the mem­ bership to look for new mem- 'bers, saying “We could use 50 members”. At present the Lioris have a membership of 37. The new president and the new.secretary, Pat Noonan had attended an eight-hour Lions District school of instruction in Mount Forest'last Sunday. The 1966-67 president Ken Flett remarked that the Lions > had accomplished many things during ^the past year. He pre­ sented William MacArthur and Orville Engelstad with past secretary and past treasurer pins. . Other guests . at the.. dinner meeting were Bill Crawford, the Metropolitan Life Insurance a- gent in Clinton; Richmond S. Atkey, who is a member of Clinton Lions and also of the Daytona Beach Lions Club, who returned here- last week, and . Clayton Dixon, a Clinton Lion who has been attending univer­ sity in London this past year. Entertainment was provided by Jim and Ken Scott, assisted by the Lions regular pianist, Mrs. Don Symons. George Lavis won the regular draw' prize and Mitch McAdam and Harvey Johnston won spec-* ial draws ‘.for boxes of choco­ lates. George Lavis announced that one of the Lions Centennial pro­ jects, a new sidewalk from Al­ bert Street leading to the ceno­ taph in Library Park was com­ pleted, and used on Sunday for the first time for the Legion decoration service. He compli­ mented Mitch’McAdam on the London Cleric Speaks Service “If^we, with all our 'hearts, walk mi the Way of God, We Will, have peace”, Was the final mes­ sage left with the war veterans and persons At Clinton Legion’s* decoration service in Library Park, .Sunday evening. , The words were spoken by Rev. Harold Shell, a former Hulletf Township mah who left this area 41 years' ago, and is now minister of Riverside United Church in London. ReV. Shell said, “If brother­ hood. was understood, there would be peace in our world”. He said the basic reasons for war is greedy • followed by seif* ishriess, then arrogance and misunderstanding. He • urged his hearers .to believe ih God Uhd We will have peace. The speaker referred to the message on the back of the National Veterans week pro* gram which recorded.that 112,- 000 Canadians have given their lives for their country since. Confederation,1 they* are buried in 70^ countries throughout the world. He asked the audience to read this part of the program. In recalling some history of Clinton and Huron County, Rev. Snell referred to this area as “God’s country”'. HO said this is a beautiful part of the country (Continued on Page Twelve) The town of Clinton was re<x ognjzed as the home of radar training in North America on Friday afternoon and was pre­ sented with a radar antenna .and plaque to. be erected on a site in town. " ■ The presentation took place at an Armed Forces Day cere­ mony’at Canadian Forces Base Clinton with a full ceremonial parade. The entire complement of base personnel paraded in the special ceremonies with Group Captain K.R. Greenaway^ Base Cohimander, taking the salute, ■ This year’s Armed Forces Day ceremonies were of par­ ticular significance as a radar antenna symbolic of .the long association of the Town of Clin­ ton with radar and communica­ tion training in the • Armed Forces was presented to the town on behalf of the base per­ sonnel by Group Captain Green­ away, The antenna commemorr ates the establishment of the first radar training school at Clinton in 1941. In making the presentation, Group Captain, Greenaway .................... ................... stated; “The names of Clinton and Radar have been linked for' many ■ years. In fact to some people they are synonymous.” The Base Commander com­ mented on the establishment Of the original RAF school here at Clinton and what it has meant to Clinton in the years following. Excerpts from his - talk are’as follows: . “During World War II where- ever Canadian, British or Am­ erican radar technicians were employed, and that was in every corner of the free world — the name Clinton was known — for the vast majority of these men received their training at Clin­ ton. “In the early days of World War II, radar was highly classi­ fied and because of this, a place remote from the scene of bat­ tle was needed so that training in the highly specialized and classified equipment could be' conducted safely and securely. Clinton was chosen. “Construction started in April, 1941. Tn July students started arriving. By September (•Continued on Page Twelve) ............................................. Centennial Message Following is the' exact inscription on the bronze plaque which will be imbedded in the concrete base for the radar antenna to be- erected in the town of Clinton — a Centen­ nial year gift from Canadian Forces Base Clinton. , FPS 20 RADAR ANTENNA PRESENTED TO THE TOWN OF CLINTON BY PERSONNEL OF ■ CANADIAN FORCES BASE CLINTON . ON OCCASION OF CANADA'S CENTENNIAL /1867 ---- - - 1967 , TO COMMEMORATE ESTABLISHMENT AT CLINTON OF • THE FIRST RADAR.TRAINING SCHOOL IN NORTH AMERICA T, - ' ' - THIS LONG RANGESURVEILLANCE FPS 20 RADAR- ' ’ WAS FORMERLY IN. OPERATION ACROSS CANADA AS PART OF THE NORTH AMERICAN XlR DEFENCE SYSTEM / (Continued on Page Seven) At Sunday's Decoration Service After the Clinton Legion decoration Service In Library Hark, Sunday evening, these officials gathered around the year-old cenotaph. From, the left, Rev. R. U. MacLean, padre of Clinton Legion and chairman of the service; Rev. Uetold Snell, Riverside tlnited Church, London, a former Clinton area man, who was guest speaker, and J. Douglas Thorndike, a former Legion presi­ dent, end colour sergeant for the decoration service. (News-Record Photo)