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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1954-02-04, Page 1tbe itr5st tottimn=== PETITIONS SEEM TO BE THE going -thing . Following the death of young Michael McDonnell . . in which accident Edgar A. Stoll, Clinton, transport driver has been remanded on $2,000 bail . . Mitchell women sent a petition to their council asking for action in clearing aidewalks . . Hensall taxpayers are asking their council for action on the artificial ice for their arena .-. Maybe we're rath- er lucky with our 'petition at that . . • WE'RE NOT SO LUCKY IN other /natters though . . . Other towns all around us are receiving the attention of firms wishing to set up small plants and light in- dustry . Word has just been released that the National -Detroit of Canada, Ltd., Windsor . . a which a Clinton boy, F. Stewart Cook, is vice-president . . is lo- cating in Stratford and plans to be in operation there in May . . . Negotiations for over a year •by the industrial commission of that city netted results . . . • What is wrong with Clinton . . . * * *. • MEANWHILE THE CLINTON and District Chamber of Com- merce. .. impressive name though It may be . . . is not drawing too much interest ... Perhaps a meet- ing planned between the second and third periods of the next Colts • hockey game would get as good • an attendance as any . . . Seems the only evidence of the Chamber's existence rests in those pitiful little bits of wood and rag that were so gay on Coronation Day . . . and still sit bedraggled •upon every lamp -Post in town ... Never mind.. . before long the Chamber will be renowned as the only local • organization sponsoring a celebra- tion on the anniversary of the Coronation . . . 5 ' THE NEW ERA -89th YEAR No. 5—The Home Paper With the News ecor THE N EWS-RECORD--73 rd YEAR CLINTON., -ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1954 6 cents q copy -- $2.50 a year. Increased Givings At Ontario St. Building To Commence In 1954 • The annual congregational meet- ing and supper of Ontarao Street United Church were held on Wed- nesday evening, January 27. A sing -song and showing of two films preceded the business meeting ov- er which Rev. A. Glen Eagle pre- sided. After a short devotional period, C. 0. Martin was elected secretary and he read the rninu- tes .of the previous meeting. Mr. F. Townsend for the Sess- ion, noted that 28 new members had joined, 14 by profession of faith and 14 by tran,sfer,,and that 30 children were baptized during the year. The treasurer, H. Swan,. reported the finances of the chur- ch to be in excellent condition with substantial increase in givings, B. J. Gibbings reported for the Miss- ionary and Maintenance fund •which shoWed a total of $3,316.00 an increase of $700.00 over the preceding year: R. Merrill, envel- ope steward reported 285 envel- ope seta in Use, an increase of al - mot 40. • • Reports of committees and or- ganizations were given by B. Z. Gibbings (trustees), D. Ball (Stew- ards), Paul Schoenhals (Mission Band), Mrs. aloggarth (Baby Band), Mrs. F. Townsend (W'S), Mrs. R. Wheeler (Kindergarten congregation), Mary E. Levis and Dr. R. M. Aldis Explains "Three Es" For Good Health To Kinsmen Club Dr. R. M. Aldis of the Huron County Health Unit was the guest speaker to• the Kinsmen Club of Clinton at its regular bi-monthly meeting held in Hotel Clinton last Monday evening. Dr. Aldis' address marked national health week for the young men's service organization. Dr. Aldis believed that most people think of health during the one week that ia set aside for this subject and forget about health the other 51 weeks of the year, "National Health Week is a time to take stock, of our own personal health, the health of our commun- ity and that of our nation. We shotad seek the most pressing need and then see what we can do -about the problem," Dr. Aldis said. Accidents Chief Cause "Accidents are the leading cause of death in Canada," he added. People are safest from accidents from birth to one year. From the ages of one to 45, accidents are -the top cause of mortality and ov- er 50 years accidents are only outranked by cancer and heart disease." Dr. Aldis contintied. "One third of the accidents hap- pen in the home., Highway, farm and industry take care of the re- mainder," he said. , Highway Problem "Highway accidents are a big problem. There are 1,000 deaths per year on Ontario highways and that means that one person dies every eight and one half hours Throughout the year. There are 24,000 injured each year and prop- erty damage amounts to close to $20,000,000, enough to buy 7,000 cars," be pointed out. "Fifty years ago the highways were no problem. There was only one horse power to a family—to- day every family has 100 horse power at its disposal and the horse pewer is going up all the time." Teen Agers Major Cause Dr, Aldis pointed out that the 'teen aged drivers are blamed the most This group comprise one sixth of the total number of driv- ers and they contribute one third of the accidents with the urban centres (cities and towns) having over one-half the accidents hap- pen on their streets. The Three "la's" "The tbree "E's" are perhaps the most sound way of combatin accidents," Dr. Aldis said. "They stand for Engineering, which means traffic control, such as traf- fic lights, one way streets etc. En- forcement which is our police de- • partment and Education." What do we do about the ac- cident problem? "If drivers would constantly use care, courtesy and common sense the accident toll would be greatly ditninished," the speaker added. The building of parks, such as the proposed Kinsmen Park south of Clinton contribufed greatly by keeping the small children off the streets." Dr. Aldis felt that it would be very interesting to see bow the accident toll compared in an area in which there were rio playgrounds and parks to an area in which there were complete fac- ilities for children." Dr, Aldis emphasized his talk with a film that dealt with the cause of accidents and how to meet an emergency if one occurred. Kin Don Kay expressed the ap- preciation of the club to Dr. Aldis. Busbiess Meeting Committee reports comprised most of the business meeting with Kin „Ken Colquhoun banding out tickets on the child's car. Plans were made to put the car on dis- play an a window somewhere in the business section. • A committed was formed to take charge of the anneal lain-Karnival on Labour Day, "Bill" Andrews Has Praise From UWO Vice -President • G. E. Hall, M.S.A., M.D., Ph.D., F.R.S.C., president and vice-chan- cellor of the University of Western Ontario, headed a delegation that appeared before County Council and asked for continuation of the financial support given by the county to the university. Outstanding among the many students from Huron who are now at the University of Western On- tario, said Dr. Hall, is William An- drews, Clititon, who is obtaining high marks in the difficult honors course in chemistry and physics. "This is one of the really tough courses in the university," Dr. Hall • observed. He reported that Will- iam Andrews is a winner of the $100 county of Huron scholarship, Which is financed by the county. Among the students now at the University of We'stern Ontario, said Dr. Hall, are 12 from Gode- rich area, nine from the Clinton area, nine from the Seaforth area, five each front the Exeter and • Wingham districts, three each from the Hayfield and Centralia .dis- tricts, arid one or two each from a number of other centres in Hur- on, Huron Trade Fair Scheduled for June Committees were appointed and a tentative date set for "The Huron County Trade Fair" at a meeting of Clinton /tons Club members last evening. The weekend of June 10-11-12 is the date picked, and plans are al- ready under way for a better' trade fair this year. Ken B. McRae, second vice- president of Clinton Lions Club is the general chairman, and he has a full slate of committees appointed. This will be the sec- ond annual trade fair to be held here — in Clinton Lions Arena. Ever since last year's successful venture, members of the Lions Club have been looking forward to promoting it again. It is planned to have enter- tainment every afternoon and evening.' An amateur contest is planned for Saturday afternoon,. June 12. - Margery Bruder (Junior Congre- gation), Margaret Skov (C.G.I.T.), Paul Schoenhals and Paul Pickett (Tyros), al. Swan (Men's Club), Miss E. Plurnsteel and Mrs. B. 0/cle (Girrs Club), Mrs. Venner .and Mrs. J. Radford (W. -A.), Bob Elliott, Miss L. Freeman and Mrs. Cecil Elliott (S.S.), Mas. R. Con- nel (Cradle Roll), Mr. and Mrs. Don Symons (Happy Doubles), Miss L. Freeman, (Choir), Stan McDonald (Y.P.U.). Roy Tyndall reported for the property committee that the en- trance and vestibule of the church had been remodelled during the year, with new steps and lighting. M. Batkin for the parsonage com- mittee, stated that some improve- ments had been made. G. Lavis reported for the building commit- tee that it was planned to com- mence the building of the proposed addition to the church this coming summer. For the building fund C. 0, Martin reported that contribut- ions were coming in well on sched- ule. B. Olde, reporting for the offic- ial board, stated that an invitation had been given to Rev. A. G. Eag- le to remain for another year. - The following officers were elec- ted: Elders (to end of 1954): Roy Tyndall, Bert Gibbings, F. Powell, W. J. Miller, W. J. Plumsteel, F. Townsend, D. A. Kay; (to end of 1955): W. Aiken, M. Wiltse, 3. Batkin, C: Stewart, R. Jervis, L. 'Pearson,.. Cox' (to end of 1956): C. Potter; H. Trewartha, G. Ship- ley, C. Elliott, R. Ball, M. Batkin, s (Continued on Page Four) One of Clinton's Oldest Residents Entertains At Her Birthday Party Mrs. •George Saville was hostess to eighty friends last Friday, Jan- uary 29, on the occasion of her 90th birthday, when she held a party in her home on Rattenbury Street, West. Mrs, J. A. McGill assisted by re- ceiving the guests, and was in charge of the register. Mrs. Laid- law made tea, and was assisted in the kitchen by Mrs, Howard Crich and Mrs. Edgar Armstrong. Wait- resses were Mrs. F. Finland, Mrs. George Beattie, airs. Douglas Bart- liff and Mrs. Margaret Addison. , A lovely keepsake which Mrs. Saville wore on the day of the party was a pocket watch which she received 63 years ago. Mrs. Saville remembers that it was pur- chased at Biddlecombe's store on Albert Street, where Merrill's Rad- io and Electric now is located. The watch keeps perfect tirne. Born near Londesboro in Hull- ett Township, Mrs. Saville is the oldest daughter of the late Ma and Mrs. James Webster, Of the family of six, she and her youngest brother Joseph, Webster, Clinton, are the last members... She •mar - vied George Edward Saville in 1893 and came to live at the old Saville homestead. Mr. Saville died in 1936. The house in which she now liv- es has been' in the Saville name for more than 160 years. The front rooms were built 61 years ago, and part of the house is the building - used by her husband's parents before Mrs. Saville was married. She recalls that no one is left on that street who was The Weather 1954 a 1953 High Low. High Low Jan, 28 16 2 34• 23 29 30 0 20 20 30 31 15 31.19 31 23 -8 38 19 Feb. 1 32 10 33 9 2 33 21 19 10 3 30 'A 29 17 Snow: 8 ins. Snow 51/2 ins. there when she came there as a bride. Mrs. Saville is a member of Wes- ley -Willis United Church, and also of the Woman's Association and is a life member of the Woman's Missionary Society of that church. When she was younger she was an active church worker. Last year she worked her garden. herself and tended it and hopes to do the same in 1954. She received flowers and plants as gifts on her birthday as well as many other gifts of all kinds. One nice pres- ent came from a group of 33. neigh- bours and friends, and another from the Women's Institute of which she is a member. Another especial gift of which she makes good use is that of a cradle phone to replace the old box -type that had been in the house for years, Mrs. Saville takes great pleasure in the fact that she may sit in comfort at the table or near the stOve'to make her calls. , C. W. Tebbtitt Made 90 Years Young MRS GEORGE SAVILLE celebrated her'90th birthday last Friday With the -help of 80 friends who came to call. She is pictured here sitting at theawindow of her home on Rattenbury Street West, and is holding a particular treasure: a pocket watch that is 63 years old. Given her three years before her marriage, the watch still keeps perfect time. Mrs. Saville keeps her own house and does quite a bit of baking; in fact she made her own birthday cake though she had two as gifts on the occasion. She doesn't wear gliateds except for reading or other fine work, and keeps active and interested with many callers and friends. J. Gibbings Heads Library Board; Miss E Hall Reports 1,093 Members The member of the Library Board appoinfea B. 5. Gibbings ehairman, at tlie annual meeting held in the library on Friday, Jan- uary 29. In addition to the mem- bers, George Knights, repretenting the Mayor and also deputy -reeve Melvin Crich were present. The election of officers was held and the following will act during 1954: chairman, B. J. Gibbings; secretary, Miss M. A. Stone; treas- urer, Douglas Holland; finance committee, Miss Stone, Mrs. L. M. McKinnon, William Corson; prop- erty, Mr. Gibbings, George H. Jef- ferson, Mr. COison, lats. McKin- non; books, Miss E, Jamieson, Mrs. McKinnon, Mr. Jefferson, Mr. Corson and Miss Stone. Miss Evelyn Hall was re -ap- pointed librarian. The librarian's report showed that during 1953, 206 new names had been added to the membership list. At the end of December there were 375 children and 718 adult members, making a total of 1,091 The circulation of books for the year is as • follows; non-fiction, 4,634; fiction, 12,716; juvenile, 7,465, totalling 24,815. Miss Hall stated that 59 non - nation books had ben added at a cost of $149.06; 159 adult fiction, $327.80; 144 juvenile books, $242.- 42; making total new book cost of $719.28. In September the members of the board, the librarian and friends, dusted and weeded out the adult fiction section removing 852 books; 256 from the juvenile section; one non-fiction was "lost" making a total of 1,109. The books removed were placed on sale and the sum of $10 was realized, • Mr, Gibbings in his remarks fol. lowing the librarian's report said that when one deducts the number of children who have not yet reached the age of reading, and the elderly people past that stage, the percentage of readers in the Clinton community who patronize the library is extraordinary. He said that an average of 100 hooks Vo.ch day, five days a week are ci*culated. He requested Council- lor \Knights to keep the town council informed of the activities of the library. "We, as a board, can not compel the people to read — we can, however, make privileges available to the people," Douglas Holland, treasurer of the board, reported the total rev- enue as 04,048.45. It included $271.51 in fines; $1,404 in provin- cial grant; $15 Huron County Township Assessor C. W. Tebbutt was chosen ficav eight applicants and appointe assessor of the Township of God- erich at the February meeting held on Monday in Holmesville. Al! members of council were present at the meeting. Permission was given for Fred Mulholland to rent the township land at the pound in Holmes - vine for one year at a fee of $5, 50th Wedding MR. AND MRS. 5. E. "CAP" COOK, Albert Street, Clinton, celebrated their golden Wedding anniversary on January 24, and many district residents were on hand to help mark the occasion. That night at the Lions Arena, during intermission, the popular couple received a gift frorn members of the Colta hockey team and their fellow fans. Snow Removed By Truck and Tx -actor Snow piled along the curbs in Clinton are rapidly being clear- ed awayby a caterpillar trac- tor equipped with front end loader, at the rate of $8 per hour, plus the use of trucks and the town truck. Reeve J. W. Nediger suggest- ed the purchase of a tractor (half-trac) with attachments .to do this type of work, and also mowing, scraping and trench digging. He stated that one such reconditioned piece of equipment was available in Seaforth for $1,650. The matter was left in the hands of his committee for further investigation. Town Employees, Wages Established; Repairs To Town Hall Continue All members of Clinton Town Council attended the regular ;fleeting on Monday night, when 12 citizens alai) attended. Employees The following town employees were rehired, at salary named: elerkAreasurer, L. D. Holland, $3,07a (includes stenographic fees, which amounted to $400 last year); assessor and collect- or, J. W. Manning, $1,200; Toad Superintendent, Jack Woods, $2,- 6131); solicitor, F. Fingland, Q.C., as per tees submitted; auditors, Monteith and Monteith and Com- pany, $500; engineer, W. D. Col- by, as per fees submitted; chief constable, Joseph Ferrand, $3,150; PUC Is Asked To Consider Request At Monday's meeting Council received the petition of the peo- ple of Clinton concerning the PUCs action in hiring A. E. Rurnball as assistant superin- tendent. On checking the peti- tion, Clerk Holland reported that 438 of the signatures were authenticated. On motion of C6uncil1or i. Livermore seconded by Reeve J. W. Nediger the clerk was asked to advise the PUC that the peti- tion had been received and that they "ask that the PUC consider the request of the petitioners." grant; $2,100 town of Clinton grant. Total expenditures Were $3,939:64. Some of the Major ex- penditures included $1,040 for sal- ary; $786 for books; $157 for mag- azines; $500 in deferred repairs; and $694 for fuel. The excess of revenue over expenditure is $108.- 81. The board decided to request a grant of $2,625 from the Clinton town council or $1.00 per capita. The board would qualify for a 75 per cent provincial grant if the Clinton council granted the 01 per capita grant, . The 1953 council granted $2,100, and the government grant was $1,200, or 60 per cent., "The more interested a town is in its library, the larger the provincial grant is," said 1Vliss Stone. , constables, Robert Quayle $2,450, and Richard Timleek, $2,450. To- tal increase in employees' salar- ies this year amounts to about $1,000, Eire brigade: chief, Grant Rath: $145; assistant, Frank Dixon, $75; engineer, George Hanley, $120; secretary -treasurer, Frank McEwan, $50; lieutenant, Bob Draper, $65; fifteen firemen, $50, each: John R. Schoenhals, A. F. Cuchnore, Kelso Streets-, Robert Carter, Harry MeEwan, Theodore Premlin, Dennis Bisback, Joseph Murphy, Carman McPherson, E J. Reynolds, Kenneth Cooke, T. Twyford, H. Kingswell, P. Liver- more, and Royce Fremlin. 'work on Hall General Government committee chairmae Deputy Reeve Melvin Crich reported work done in the hall basement to date included joist spliced on the north wall; draM laid for sumppump; air- ways built up; brick pier in basement; entrance at rear, for contract price of $774 plus fix - Mg furnace pit, $36.40; jacking up cross -beam, $10.08; timber and - posts fixed at front of coal bin; cement around furnace, $11.70 and promise to clear away all dirt at rear of hall when weath- er permit% for total of $824.. Payment was authorized with re- quest that 10 percent be with- held until work was complete.. (Continued on Page Four) Monster Community Bazaar This Fall Will Help Finance Nurses' Residente General Hospital at a cost of $1000 approximately. Brantford w a s Mrs. Rhynas' home for many years, and she is buried at that city. Mrs. Alex Reddy, (who attended the Hospital Board meeting in January) stated that the Board had requested continued help through the Ladies' Auxiliary, 10 pursuance of the erection of the new nurses' residence, which is to begin this year. She extended the board's request to the ladies to attend the animal meeting of the board. in the council chamber 'on February 15. Mrs. C. Epps, convener of the • buying committee mentiohed the, arrival of new furniture for the reception hall at the hospital, and stated the cost was $219.25. Mrs. J. A. Addison reported that with the canvas for memberships Lar from complete, there were 250, members to date for 1954. For annual hospital tag day, Mrs. George F. Elliott will be con- vefier and the tag dag committee assistants are to be Mrs. Douglas Bartliff and Mrs. W. q.. New- ishings for a room in Brantford combe. Tentative plans to conduct a monster bazaar sometime M Oet- ober, to assist in the proposed construction of a Nurses' Resid- ence, associated with the Clinton Public Hospital, were unanimously supported by the Ladies' Atudlairy to the Hospital at the regular mon- thly meeting held on Monday af- ternoon, February 1. The 500 members also will seek aid from every womens' group and organization in town and district. Mrs, Frank Fingland and Miss W. O'Neil were appointed conveners of a Committee to make detailed plans. Mrs. Harry Ball, newly elected president Was the presiding officer. Secretary, Mrs. Douglas Bartliff and treasurer, Mrs, A. J. 1VMMur- ray submitted their reports. A donation of $10 was approved for the memorial to the late Mrs. Margaret 'Mynas, who had in her lifetime given 40 years service to The )apspital auxiliaries of Ontario, both as adrninstrator and 'Irma dent and public relations officer. The memorial is to provide furni- Ken Ashton Recommended To Huron. Presbytery A$ Candidate for Minitry presentatives to presbytery and conference; Messrs. Edward Jen- kins, Garnet McGee and Norman Shepherd, members of the M. & M.. Committee; Messrs, Cree Cook, R. N. Irwin and George Beattie; members of the music committee,; Messrs. W. Martin and Harry Henry, auditors and Messrs. N. W. Trewartha, William Hearn and H. C. Wilson, pulpit supply commit- tee. It was decided to celebrate the anniversary early in June. On motion of M. T. Corless and seconded by G. H. Jefferson, Ken- neth Ashton was recommended to the Presbytery of Huron, as a can- didate for the ministry of the Un - Red Church of Canada. This was carried by a unanimOus vote, and expressions of good will extended te the candidate. There was an excellent attend- ance at both meetings. The sup- per served by the ladies of the, church was greatly enjoyed by all.. The congregational meeting of the Wesley -Willis United Church was held, on Thursday evening, January 28. After a brief devot- ional period, George Beattie read the minutes of the previous meet- ing. Those elected td the session were: Messrs, N. W. Trewartha, a. A. Sutter and M. T. Corless. El- ected to the committee of steawrds were: Messrs. Percy LiVerillOre Garnet Cornish, Harry Henry, Ed- ward J. Jenkins, Ray Vincent and William Hearn. Reports from the various chur- Praise was given by the board ch activities showed the contin- to the efficient librarian, and Mar- uous interest and generous sup- garet Ellen Lawson and Patsy port of the members of the church. Scruton, both pupils at the Clinton During the evening the following District Collegiate Institute, who program was much enjoyed: 'a assist the librarian, and Calista duet by Miss Betty Lou Nediger Counter and Mary Livermore and Mrs. Mary Sutter; a reading from the Clinton Public School, by Miss Margaret Davies and two who are library monitors. choruses by the men of the choir. Deputy -reeve Mel' Crich inter- Words of appreciation were viewed the board regarding the spoken to the choir by Miss M. A. engaging of a janitor to share the Stone; to the church officer by work at the town hall, library and John Nediger; to Messrs. Irwin women's rest rooms. The boaad and Corless for preparing the an - felt the suggestion an excellent one nual report, by James McGill; to and agreed to contribute its share. the ladieS who served the emigre - Mr. Crick,. who is chairman of the gation so generously, by Mr, Cor - property committee of the town less; to the minister and his wife, council, remarked that a young by Mr. Trewartha and to the man, given a decent salary, should treasurer of the church, Mr. Irwin, be hired for the job. • by Mr. Cornish. ' The Orange lodge, which rents At the meeting of the official the rooms above the library for its board, William Hearn was appoin- meetings will be notified of an ted recording steward, Messrs. N. increase in rent in the future. W. Trewartha and Leslie Ball re - Coming Events 4e a word, minimum 75e Friday, Feb. 5—Euchre and dan- ce, Varna Hall, at 8:30. Auspices: Varna L.O.L. No. 1035. Harry Norris and the Ranch Boys. Ad- mission 500 . ••5-b Friday, Feb. 5—Annual meeting of Horticultural Society in Cetm- cil Chamber at 8.00 p.m, Coloured films will be shown, Everyone Welcome. 4-5-b Saturday, Feb. 6 — Valentine Home Baking Sale, Auspices of LOBA, Clinton, in the Town Hall 5-b Friday, Feb. 12—Dance, Lohdes- boro Community Hall. Auspices Clinton L.O.L. Lorne Allen and his Old Timers. 50c. Everybody • 5-6-b We• Slactuernrdea. y, 'Feb. 18 — Valentine Bazaar and Tea, from 3 to 5.30 p.m. in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Churah. Auspices: Girls' Club. • , 2 to 6-b "An invitation is sent to all to come and enjoy dancing at the Crystal Palace Ballroom, Mitchell, every Friday night to the music of Clarence Petrie ana the Night Club Will Use 12,300 Varied Trout To Stock Local Streams and Ponds , A new set of by-laws, gov- George Falconer suggested that erning social evenings and Sat- all space should be utilized to urday night dances was approved the best advantage. It was a - by the Huron Fish and Game greed that the Executive should Conservation Association at the draw up the best plan possible regular monthly meeting • on even to take in added space and Monday, February 1. submit the same at the next Twelve thousands, eight hu- meeting, on motion of George dred, speckled, brown, and gro- Falconer and Carl Cox. Mr. und Trout will be placed in Freeman intimated, in behalf of varied numbera 10'3^,r"ise :f'ond the Property Committee, that Bair Creek, McMillan's Creek, $500 additional insurance had Chisholm's Creek, Silver Creek, been placed on the Club House, Holmesville Creek, Mawan's Dan Cook, chairman of dances Creek and South lVfaitMna tbis gave an account of his coni - spring and Mud Turtle Creek, mittee's work, and has arranged when -sponsored. for a members' dance this Sat- • President M. laleAdam chaired urday, a • the meeting with John Wilson The members appointed Louis acting as secretary. Forest and members of the Fish Richard Traquair, Kippen was and Wild Life Committee to ex - accepted as a member on mot- Wore the possibility of obtain'. ion .by Earl Doucette, ing wild rice roots for deposit Considerable lively discussion and growth in selected ponds, was engaged in, over the build- for the feeding of wild ducks ing of the new addition. Doug in the vicinity of Clinton. Freeman expressed the opinion The raffle nrizea were won by that the construction had been Dan Cook, Tim Twyford, and Allan Usk. 50th Anniversary For Varna Couple • On January 26, Mr. and Mrs, Morton Elliott, Varna, observed the 50th anniversary of their mar- riage. They were married on January 26, 1904by the late Rev. Miller. of aIle ailethodist Church, in the home where they now reside. , • Mr. Elliott was born on the Goshen Line in 1877, • son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Elliott lie has always lived In this com- munity and has taken , an active interest in community affairs. He served foe six years on Stanley Township el:email, three of them. as reevera • • Mrs. Elliott, the former Lillian Morrison, daughter of the late Mr.. and Mrs. John C. Morrison, was born in 1VIclail1op Township. They have had seven children, Alvin, Seafbrth; Harvey and Roy„ Varna; Clayton (deceased); Mrs. Fred Heard (Ruth), Stratford; Mrs. Jack Ferguson, (Muriel), Gerson, and the late Mrs, Frank Grieve. They also have nine grand ehildren. On. Tuesday many of their neigh - bora and friends called to offer best wishes. They received many messages of congratulations arid many lovely gifts. The occasion was celebrated by the family on Sunday, „with a din- ner at the Johnson Hotel in Zur- ich. Mr. Elliott's brother and sister, Mr. and Mrs. George El- liott, Hensall and Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Gibson, Clinton, were guests at the dinner. Hawks.' 1 to 8-b too hurriedly undertaken, and