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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1975-03-06, Page 16P4e4U 6A : fl4TON NEWS,RECORD, THURSDAY, MARCH 6,1975' enetuber Tommy burns By Mary,Lyn Merrill (The following article was written by Mary. Lyn Merrill, a second year physical education student at the . University of Western Ontario. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Merrill of RR 1, Clinton.) How many Canadian athletes. can you name? With the ex- ception of hockey players, our minds are likely to go blank, especially when recalling athletes of the early 1900's. Some of Canada's greatest athletes who lived in this period - Ned Hanlan, Tommy Burns, the Paris Crew, the Men from Zorra - are not forgotten, but worse yet, not even known. Each of these men has his own story, but in this article I would like to introduce you to Tommy Burns, a boxer. He was born Noah Brusso, in Hanover, Ontario on June 17, 1881 and he later changed his name to Tommy Burns. Like so many other athletes, Burns was not only proficient in boxing. Before he started boxing he played lacrosse and hockey, but boxing was his first love. A small man, Burns stood only 5'7", a 'fact which could have been a disadvantage to any boxer. His first boxing match was in 1900, at the age of 19. In the five years that followed, he won 23 bouts by knockouts and five by decision. Throughout this time he lost only three matches. On February 23, 1906 Burns won the title as world heavyweight champion. He won the title by defeating Marvin Hait, a man who had not fought the former title holder, Jim Jefferies, because Jefferies had retired. For this reason, many people did' not believe Burns was worthy of- the fthe title he held. Travelling throughout Europe challenging her best boxers to prove he was capable of being world champion, be kept eluding Jack Johnson, a negro, who was the one man who could dethrone him. While in Europe, he fought the Irish champion and knocked him out in one minute, 28 seconds. This world record for the shortest championship fight still stands. Burns now had boxing fans on his side. Burns finally agreed to ' t match with Johnson, in Sydney Australia. December 26, 1908 was a date he would never forget. With more than 20,000 spectators watching, Johnson brutally devoured Burns. Police finally intervened in the fourteenth round and Johnson was declared the winner. Burns had never really challenged the strong Negro. Not only had Johnson defeated Burns, but he had become the first black, world heavyweight champion. a For this match alone, Burns was guaranteed $30,000 win lose or draw. It is due to this man Tommy Burns, that boxing is a big money sport today. His shrewd business mannerism enabled him to earn $200,000 up till the time he lost his title. Not being able to defeat the black champion himself, Burns set out in search of a `white hope', a white man who could defeat Johnson. Although he was still active in boxing, Burns never regained the status he had once known. He quit boxing in 1920. Burns later became a preacher and moved to Calgary. Tommy Burns should be remembered as a great boxer, but moreover, as a great Canadian athlete. Area girl to live in Netherlands Noordwijk, the Netherlands, will be "home" for Mona Maaskant for the next few months. Mona, of the Clinton area is one of 21 college students whoare involved in an Overseas Study Program, sponsored by Trinity Christian College, of Palos Heights, I11. The program is designed to fulfill the college's tran- scultural requirement, and to provide a true-to-life living For the first time in 20 years, a Varna man, Charles Reid, was elected County Master of South Huron County Orange Lodge at a ceremony held recently in Bayfield. Other Varna Lodge men elected include Watson Webster, Doug McAsh, and Ivan McClymont. The Varna Lodge was also awarded a cup for the largest increase in membership. (News -Record photo) experience, which includes an intensive study of Dutch life, history, and philosophy. Before leaving for The Netherlands, the overseas students are given an intensive three-week orientation period at the college. The orientation includes classes in Dutch language, culture, and art. The actual cultural ex- perience was scheduled to begin on February 27, when the group arrives • in The Netherlands. They will rent local apartments in Noordwijk, and will be responsible for getting along in the community, without having to resort to interpreters. As well as taking courses, based at the University in Leiden, the students are expected to take field trips to nearby locations. Each student will also world oil an independent study project in the field of his major study, Dr. William Stronks, professor of German at Trinity, is coordinator of the program. Besides heading the planning committee and making travel arangements, he plans to spend the first month of the study program in The Netherlands. Following that, Miss Edna Sikkema, professor of Dutch, will spend some time in Noordwijk. Art professor Miss Kathleen Veenstra will join the students when her semester of teaching at Trinity is finished. Although the study program is scheduled to end May 31, many of the students hope to take advantage of the op- portunity to see Europe. Some plan to spend the summer traveling, while others will look for summer jobs. The 1975 Netherlands program is one of three tran- scultural alternatives offered by the college. Students may also spend six weeks in Mexico, or take a metropolitan studies course, which includes a semester of living in an urban setting. • CLINTON PUBLIC HOSPITAL MONDAY, MARCH 17, 1915 at 8:00 p.m. CLINTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. Receive and consider annual reports of the hospital for the year ended December 31,1974. 2. Elect 5 governors for a period of 2 years. 3. Appoint auditors for the ensuing year. 4. Pass Medical Staff By -Laws as submitted. 5. Transact all such other business as may properly come before the meeting. 4' A copy of the Medical Staff By -Laws is available at the front office of the Hospital, Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., to any member of the Corporation. Any person, over the age of twnety-one years, who pays to the corporation, fifteen or more days before the annual meeting in any year, a membership fee of five dollars shall be a member of the Corpora -tion -for -the following. twelve. months. Membership cards are available at the Clinton Public Hospital Front Office. ALL CITIZENS ARE CORDIALLY INVITED , Dated at Clinton, Ontario this 14th Day of February.1975. By 'Order of the Board. Mr. R.B. Campbell President Mr. and Mrs. Dirk Brink of RR 1, Bornholm are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Ailene to Mr. Neil Salverda, son of Mr.•and Mrs. Mike ASalverda of RR 1, Clinton, on Saturday April 5, 1975 at Bethel Free Christian Reformed Church in Munro, Ontario. PrJ'feis stage 1)oltIing marathon to raise funds On March 28, 30 CHSS Prefects will be bowling non- stop at Clinton Crown Lanes in an effort to raise money for their annual trip to Montreal. The success of the Bowl-a- thon will depend on the number of sponsors each Prefect can sign up before the event. Sponsors may pledge any amount .they wish for each' game bowled and Joe Atkinson proprietor of the Clinton Crown Lanes has generously donated the use of his bowling alley for the event. Local merchants and businessmen have contributed a large variety of prizes as an incentive for the bowlers to "keep going." Buslines have donated 15 each for a grand prize for the top money maker in the bowl-a- thon. It is hoped that many citizens of the Clinton area will lend their financial support to help the Prefects attain their goal. Pro Life The monthly meeting of the Goderich and District Pro Life Association was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Munro, Goderich, on Monday evening, February 17. Co -Chairman Mrs. Connie Osborn welcomed the members and thanked them for the effort they made to come out on a rainy and foggy night. Secretary, Mrs. Harriet Klazinga read the minutes of the last meeting and discussion followed on business leading from them. The program tO be presented to the Huron Men's Chapel in Auburn on Sunday, February 23 has been rescheduled for Sunday, March 2 at 8 p.m. Cqrrespondence from the Catholic Hospital Association of Canada was read. The By Laws of the Corporation were approved and passed by the directors. A program, --the Wilke Presentation, was shown to students at Conestoga College, Clinton, in the auditorium on Wednesday, February 12. The guest speaker was Dan Mur- phy, Goderich lawyer. Following an open meeting to the students on invitation received from Jane Roulston of the Medical Secretary Class, the video tape "In Whose Hands" was viewed. This video tape had originally been made by L.L. de Veber for the London School Board. Treasurer Mrs. Alice Kroh - mer gave her report. The treasurer's books were audited by Mrs. Mary O'Keefe and Mrs. Teresa Courtney and found to be correct. A. membership meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Anne Brand, Bayfield, on Wed- nesday, January 29. A mem- bership drive has begun in some churches and members hope to cover the Goderich area. meeting A program will be presented to the Lucknow Kinettes in the Anglican Church Parish Hall, Lucknow"on Tuesday evening, February 18 beginning at 8 p.m. Information Workshops for members will be held early in the month of April. The Information Booth Chairman is Mrs. Joan Cavanaugh. Mrs. Clarice Dalton was appointed First Vice President. Discussion followed regar- ding Kenneth Edelin, the 36 year old Boston obstetrician. who was convicted and charged with manslaughter in the death of an aborted fetus. A photograph of . the fetus con- vinced the jurors that a persdn had been killed. The next meeting will be held Repot unhealthy houseplants If your houseplant looks ill, it may need repotting. The problem may be poor soil, or roots so large there is not enough room in the pot. Many roots protruding from a pot's drainage hole are sure signs that the plant needs a larger container. "A good soil mixture for repotting is one part soil, one part peat moss, and one part perlite or coarse sand," says Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food horticulturist D. M. Sangster. This provides good drainage and enough air for root development. To repot a plant, tap it out of the old pot and place it in a larger container, keeping the rootball intact. Add new soil on all sides and firm it with your fingers, filling the pot to within one-half inch of the top. Water with a dilute fertilizer solution. held • in the Queen Elizabeth School, Goderich on Monday, March 17 at 8 p.m. The hostess, Mrs. Sharon Munro entertained with her singing during lunch. Obituary V. ROY LAWSON Victor Roy Lawson, Goderich Street West, Seaforth, died at Huronview on February 23, 105-; He was 84. Born in Hullett, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lawson, he farmed in the township until retiring to Seaforth in 1959. Mr. Lawson was married in 1915 to Lillian Pearl Stewart who predeceased him in 1959. Subsequently he married the former Mabel Armstrong who lost her life in a highway ac- cident six years ago. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Norman Willis, 124 Walter Street, Kitchener, by brothers Earl Lawson, Clinton and Lorne Lawson, Seaforth and sisters, Myrtle, Mrs. J.E. Busby and Jean, Mrs. Jack Davidson, RR 2, Seaforth. He also, is survived by two gran- dchildren, Carl and Susan Willis of Kitchener. A funeral service was con- ducted by Rev. Edwin Nelson from the G.A. Whitney Funeral Home, Seaforth on February 24, 1975 with temporary en- tombment following in Pioneer Mausoleum. Burial will take place in Maitlandbank Cemetery. Pallbearers were Harold Johns, Edwin Johns, James Armstrong, Reg. Lawson, Robert Lawson' and Andrew Davidson. Flower bearers were Warren Hannah and Jack Muir. McKILLOP MUTUAL FIRE x INSURANCE COMPANY Established 1876 HEAD OFFICE: Seaforth, Ontario Mrs. Margaret Sharp, Sec. Treas. Phone 527-0400 The girls of each of the two Brownie Packs brought pennies as part of Thinking Day held recently in Clinton. Here several members of the First Clinton Brownie Pack place their pennies on a map of the world. (photo by Jack Hunt) A pound of natural uranium produces 29,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity, compared with 1.5 kilowatt-hours per pound of coal and two kilowatt-hours for a like amount of oil. 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