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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1954-05-27, Page 1(Iinton Spring-Show....Ceritortnia'1...-: Itait COltinnt— 11111'1111 Saturday, May lifiktOrt ewspal eco EET YOU AT THE FAIR THE NEW ERA -89th YEAR IE SPRING SHOW GETS UN- No. 21—The Horne Paper With the News CL.1NTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 27, 1954 * Spring Show Will Feature RCAF Training Command Band rway this Saturday with the big :est parade of its kind ever seen the streets in Clinton.. . . There ill be school children . . . (every- • e in the parade gets free admis- on to the park) . . . There will two big bands . . . the Strat- i:1rd CNR. Band . . . and the 40 - ember RCAF Training Command and in full uniform and in fine Usical trim . . . There will be arm implements of modern and ncient make . . . There will be ars of olden time and of the present. .. There will be Clinton's modern fire engine . . . and the little old fire engine that has been kept at the Huron County Mus- eum . . . * * AND ALL OF THIS WILL BE but a beginning to the fine pro- gram of livestock judging . . . dis- play and competition throughout the afternoon . . . There vvill be horse races for the racing Lan. . . There will be martial music pro- vided by the two bands . . . * 4, AND OF COURSE THERE WILL be a midway . . . for what is a Fair without one? . . . And there will be hot dogs, candy floss, ham- burgers, pope= . . Everything to delight the young, old. , . even the indifferent . . . But there certainly won't be many of those, for interest ih the Clinton Spring Show has always been high . . . This year will be the biggest of them all . . • * * DO PAY PARTICULAR ATTEN- ton to the entrance gates to the Clinton Community Park, when you ' go to the Fair . . . These have been erected through the ef- forts of the Clinton Women's In- stitute . . and they rightly com- pliment the handsome posts and lamp globes at either side of the gateway . . . * * OF COURSE 'THERE IS A PLAY - ground for youngsters at the Com- munity Park, too . . . Slides and swings . . . wading pool... green grass . . lots of fun for the very young • DO COMB OUT AND MEET everybody . . . at the Clinton Spring Show Centennial and Gold- en Anniversary . . * AMONG OTHER. ENTRIES OF livestock from all over Ontario... There will be a pair of hackney ponies travel 120 miles to make .their showing at Clinton Spring Show . . . If a pair of horses feel its worth coming so far. . any- one in Clinton and district would be really missing something . . . not to come out on Saturday . . . 1, BROWSING T HR 0 UGH THE •DelbihNewS-Record 1311 hVediColir eye was caught by a head -line, "Vice -President of New Firm is Father of The Seven D'S"' . . . and we read further to find that the seven children are called: Donna, Doreen, Dennis, Debby, David, Delores and Devvight . . (The last name looks as though the parents had given this "D" problem some thought) . . But what bothers us the most is the fact that their surname is Travale . If any one of the children 'attempts to initial a document , anytime in the future, the result will be: -DT . We wonder, too, if the parents really considered the fact that they have the D.T.'s. * * DAVID AND JOHN WILSON are hard at it these days, doing some repair work to the S. Riddick and Sons feed mill which was burned out over a month ago . . . With the help of Tim Twyford they are lining the walls with ply- wood . . . malting the mill look like a modern living -room . , . They will be making repairs to elshe machinery as well .. * * • voivimy LEPPINGTON IS watch- ing for some 525 gladiolus bulbs to bear shoots and later blooms Already up and blooming are some 500 tulips, which Tom says make a very nice spot of colour in the yard . . . One thing, they need, he says, is rain . . . We just told him not to worry a bit about rain until Saturday night at about 11 o'clock after the Spring Show was well over THE ADVERTISEMENT N 0 W running under the heading "Rental Rousing", on page two... is in the paper for the last week ... Any applications for housing must be made by May 31 .....That means in the hands of the clerk of the town before that date ... if con- sideration is to be made of the application ... Slight Accidents THE NEWS RECORD -73 d YEAR 6 cents a copy — $2.50 a year When it comes to sweet music the Royal Canadian Air Force Training Command Band ranks among the nation's interpreters of either the full orchestral score, martial or syncopated music. The band will be in Clinton this Saturday, May 29, for the Clinton Spring Fair. In addition to tak- ing part in the parades they will play two concerts in. Clinton Com- munity Park, one commencing at 4 p.m., and the seeond at 8.30 p.m. The history of the Training Com- mand Band dates back to the days of World War II, 1940 to be exact, when Flying Officer Clifford Hunt, CD, Hamilton,Ont., was given the task of directing the band at Camp Borden. In 1944 the band proceeded overseas where it will be remembered by many as No. 6 Bomber Group Band. To- day's Training Command Band has a number of the original bandsmen on its rolls, and they, together with others from an equally fam- ous wartime band, the RCAF Overseas Headquarters Band, formed the nucleus of the present band when it was formed in 1946. A musician's band by any set standard, the Training Command band boasts of no less than 20 members who have played in mili- tary or other brass bands for most of their professional careers. To four of these at least those careers began at the early age of eight and have continued uninterrupted ever since. Twelve of the mem- bers have studied either at or through affiliation with the Royal Ontario Conservatory of Music and over ten have been associated with well known Canadian Symphony or Philharmonic orchestras. .k large number have played with outstand- ing dance and entertainment or- ganizations and list among their associations such well-Imown per- sonages as Mart Kenny, Bert Niosi, Paul Firman, The Happy Gang and Morgan Thomas, to men- tion a few. Three members are composer -arrangers, one a vocal soloist and one has been a choir master and organist. Over 35 of the 46 members play more than one instrument and at least eight play from four to seven instru- ments. In Canada the Training Com- mend band travels in its own specially designed bus on assign- mehts ranging from informal child- ren's concerts at isolated Air Force units to gala performances in metropolitan centres. Also during the past year the band travelled to the U.K. and. the Continent and nowhere did it receive a warmer reception than in Germany, a country long famous for its bands. It would be difficult to name a place where the annotinceinent of the appearance of the Training Command band does not evoke widespread interest and delight, and wherever it does perform to paraphrase the words of Tenny- son, "There is sweet music here" indeed. • Good Grooming Can Mean a First Prize Ribbori These young people are making sure their animal will make a good showing when it is led into the ring before the critical eyes of the 'judges. Though the Clinton Spring Show held at this time of Year does not fit in with the 4-H Club projects, and thus does not have a 4-H Club exhibit, the young people are quite active in helping their dads get ready for the ring, and many of them bring entries of their own. This scene is typical of rnany to be seen on Clinton Spring Show Day. Excellent prizes are offered in each of the various classes, and cattle of all breeds are exhibited, Golden Day of Spring Show Anniversaries This Saturday the 50th Spring Show in Clinton will be officially opened by F. A. Lashley, of the Department of Agriculture, Toron- to. At the same time the anniv- ersary year of the first fair in Clinton held in 1854, will be ob- served President of the Huron Central Agricultural Society, W. R. "Bert" Lobb, with Secretary -treasurer A. T. McMurray and the directors of the Society have worked long hours to get the Show "on the road" Par9A10 Begins A major event this year will be the grand parade from the grounds at the old public school building on Ontario Street, down through the main business section and tip to Clinton Community Park.. This parade will feature the music of the RCAF Training Command Band from Trenton, and also that of the Stratford CNR Band. All public school children in the parade will have free admission to the fair grounds. That means pupils of the Clinton Public School, and also those of rural schools, are invited to come to the old public school grounds at one o'clock on Saturday afternoon, and join the parade. Hydro Pole Hit By Tyndall Car; Extensive Damage Some folk were treated to an unrehearsed display of fireworks on Tuesday night, when a • car driven by 3. 0. Tyndall, south on Highway 4, approaching the bus- iness section, struck a car belong- ing to Mrs. Mary Nediger, and car- eened into a hydro pole at the corneAof John and Albert Streets. No serious injuries to persons re- sulted. Hydro was off in a good part of the town for over an hour 'before MC men could get the damage repaired, Damage to the Tyndall car was extensive, and it is doubted that it can be repaired, The right front fender, wheel, and front grill were badly smashed when it struck the parked car, and the left rear of the car received similar treatment when. it came up against the hydro pole. The Nediger car was reported to have suffered some $150 damage, particularly to the left rear corner. It was forced across the highway by the smash, and was swung half way around. Fortunately no one was in the car at the time. Spring Show Officers For Centennial Year Officers in charge of planning this Centennial and Golden Ann- iversary of the Spring Show are: president, W. ,R. Lobb; vice-pres- ident, Melvin Crich; secretary - treasurer, A. 3 McMurray, Honorary Presidents: John Innes Ephraim Snell, William McEwan, Roy Pepper, Dick Jacob. Honorary directors: W. J. Dale, warden of Huron County; Earl Campbell, chairman of the Agricul- tural Committee; Reeves Alvin Me - Occur Itt Town. One Arrest Made A car driven by Rev. II. C. Wil- aon, north along Kirk Street on Monday, received damage amount- ing to about. $150 when it was in collision with another car driven by N. Manning, who was proceed- ing east along Townshend Street. At noon on the same day, a car driven by Mrs. a Proctor, Rotten - bury Street, west along Huron, was in collision with a car driven by Miss Kathleen Holmes, Gederich, when, near to North Street. the second car overtook the first. Damage was approximately $50, L. Moore, Sarnia, 46 years of . age, was arrested by Constables QUayle and Ferrand last Thursday, and was charged with creating a disturbance by being drunk and swearing. His case is• slated to be heard in magistrate's court here on June 2. , The Weather 1954 1953 High Low High Low May 20 • 57 33 75 44 21 63 32 76 67 22 67 34 66 43 23 71 37 58 38 24 77 40 66 37 25 67 68 34 26 58 31 64 49 Rain: .02 ins. Rain: .55 ins. I Deputy Reeve Bride, Stanley Township; Edward Grigg, Goderich Township; James Doig, Tuckersmith Township; John Nediger, Town of Clinton. Attends Meeting Directors: Hullett Township, W, L. Whyte, E. Snell, J. VanEgmond; Tuckersmith Township, Harold Pepper Robert Allan Everett P. Roberts; Goderich Township, Alf, Warner, W. R. Lobb, Robert, Sterl- ing; Stanley Township, Stewart McEwen, R. Peck, Anson McKin- ley, Elmer Webster; Town of Clin- ton, Dr, J. W. Shaw, Dr. George Elliott, Ernest Brown, W. J. Miller 0. L. Engelstad, Neil Campbell, Mayor M. J. Agnew. Junior directors: James Snell, J. Turner, Jim Lobb, Fred Gibson, Lloyd Holland, Stewart Broadfoot. • "The Masterminds" Behind Centen-nial W. It LOB» is this year serving for the second time as president of the Huron Central Agricultural Society. However, he has -for a good many years been -vitally interested in the Spring Show and has assisted on numerous occasions as director of the .Society, • A. J. 111c3UJRRAY has been secretary -treasurer - manager of the Clinton Spring Show intermittently since he first took on the job in 1913. For several years his work took him to Harrison, and while away, other men took charge of the Show. In Hamilton Deputy Reeve Melvin Crich at- tended the meeting of some 60 delegates to the first annual con- ference of the town and village section of the Ontario Municipal Association held in Hamilton lag Friday. Several motions were put and passed with regard to improving situations in smaller towns. Frank Cowan, Woodstock, Spoke on mun- icipal insurance. "Huron is unique in that there are no cities in the County," stated Mr. Crich, in reviewing the meet- ing. As it happened the resolut- ions passed had no great effect on this area. • New Scheme For Business Folk Daytime Parkmg Chairman of the property com- mittee, Deputy Reeve Melvin Crich reports that the parking lot behind -the Town Hall has been levelled and gravelled ready for parking. The suggestion is made that business people should park their cars there during the daytime at beast, thus making more room for their customers to park on the main streets. Sufficient use of the lot will perhaps warrant black -topping aed lights in the near future. It is also enceuraged that bus- iness folk using the area should choose their own location and be regular in parking in that place. Horses A large number of horses and ponies are expected at the Show. This is one section of the Fair that has grown with the years, and single, two -horse and four - horse hitches will be shown throughout the afternoon, in front of the grandstand Cattle, Sheep, Swine Other livestock entries, also have increased as„Clinten Spring Show has grown in popularity. Laat year a new class of sheep was ad- ded to the show, and 21 pens have been erected for their accommoda- tion already. Track Ready The race track is in admirable condition for the holding of the annual races on Spring Show day, Members of the local Turf Club have been grooming the track in preparation for their own Race day on June 16, and no doubt will have horses entered in the Spring Show races Midway Part of the midway attractions are already erected at Clinton Community Park. A ferris wheel was put up beside the track late yesterday afternoon, and a good many youngsters have inspected it, though no rides have been be- gun. A merry-go-round is expect- ed on the grounds to -day, and other rides which will be used in Hensall at the Show there on Fri- day, will be set up at the Clinton Park that night. Concessions for food and good things will complete the gay midway. Parking Arrangements Some few changes have been made in the usual plans for park- ing cars at the Park, and this year a good many cars will be accom- modated within the race -track. This should make for a better sit- uation all round, and provide more space within short walking dist- ance for spectators. Band Performances Concerts will be performed by the RCAF Training Command Band at 4 o'clock in the afternoon and again at eight in the evening. This band is one of the major at- tractions of the day, since it has won renown for music presented in England and Europe as well as on this continent. JUNIORS' FIELD DAY TO FEATURE SPORTS AND FTJH Field Day for the Perth -Huron Junior Farmers will be held at the Lions Park at Seaforth on Satur- day, June 5. Inter -county sports will be held, and after a picnic supper, and a square dance com- petition, an evening of dancing will follow. Winners in the various events will represent Huron in the Provincial Junior Farmer Field Day in Guelph on Saturday, June 19. 0 - rimming Boom mot TfieStlay Digellg$ Various Restrictions Proposes New Residential Area When Services Aire Available All members of the Clinton Plah- ning Board, except Deputy Reeve Melvin Crich, met last on Tuesday night to discuss progress made in mapping the town area. They in- structed the secretary to commun- icate with other towns with plann- ing boards, to find out their pro- gress in planning with regard to restricting building for residential areas and with regard to issuing, building permits. Plans for building up the north end of Clinton into residential area were laid before members of the Clinton Public Utilities Commis- sion on Tuesday evening. With all members except Chairman 1-1 11 Hawkins present, Andre Deseek described in some detail the pro- ject he was considering along the strip of land bordering the Base Line, at present owned by jr M. Andrews. Requesting hydro and water ser- vice to this location within the next two months, Mr. Deseck ex- plained the need for further hous- ing in Clinton, and stated that it was not his intention to sell lots for others to build upon, but to erect the homes himself, for sale. He is experienced in building, hay - Mg been in that business prior to operating his dairy farm east of Clinton. Speaking of the advantage there, Mr, Deseck stated that there would be no need to develop streets for the front lots, since a good road Was in existence, and he expected that it would be paved shortly. Faced with the problem of rais- ing the money for the extension of mains and the hydro line, mem- bers of the Commission discussed the possibility of putting in the necessary services under local im- provement, but lacking sufficient knowledge of that Act, proposed calling a special meeting in the near future, Superintendent J. Rands explain- ed that costs of the water mains would possibly mean something like $3,000, and there would have to be some eight or nine poles erected. Secretary A. 1 MelVfur- ray reminded the Commissioners that revenue from the houses would be forthcoming. A meeting will be held next week to decide Coming Events do a word, niinitnina 15c Friday, May 38 — Monster Car Bingo, Clinton Arena, 9.00 p.m. sharp, admission $1.00; sponsored by the Kinsmen Club of Clinton. 21-x Friday, May 28 — First regular dance, Hayfield Pavilion, Ken Wil - bee's orchestra. Popular admission. Dancing every Friday night. 21b Saturday, May 29 — Clinton Siiring Show at Clinton -Commun- ity Park, 21-x Wednesday, June 2 — Benefit dance, Hayfield Pa.vilion, Norris orchestra. All welcome. 21b Thursday, June 3 — Bingo in Legion Memorial Hall, Kirk Street, 9.00 pan. Proceeds: building fund. 21-2-b Friday, dune 4—Western On- tario Championship Fiddlers' Con- test for the Free Press Trophy, Hensall. 17-8-9-20-b Wednesday, June 16 — Clinton Races at Clinton Community Park, Auspices: Turf Club, $1,900. in purses. 21-b Dance to the music of Clarence Petrie and the Night Hawks every Friday night from 10-1 at the 'Crystal Palace, Mitchell. 18 to 21b the matter. Requests for Service Two requests for service were received from peraons intending to ' build on the Highway 4 towards RCAF Station Clinton and outside of town limits. C. W. Aubin and W. E. Monaghan each asked per- mission to buy water from the town. Decision was made to supply them. Will Faint Commissioners authorized Super- intendent Rands to proceed with painting the fire hydrants and street light standards, as he was able to get it done, Predict Increase Prediction of a slight increase in hydro rates was made at the meet- ing, Plans in process of making (in co-operation with members of the IIEPC from which the Clinton PUC purchases power) would in- dicate a need for the PUC to bor- row some $30,000. This would be to supply a satisfactory working balance in the bank of $12,000, rectify a present deficit of $4,800 in the bank, and supply sufficient capital to carry out the re -wiring program in town during- the next 18 months. Outline of the need for this was - presented by W .E. Perdue, acting chain -Ian in the absence of H. R. Hawkins. There followed some discussion between Commissioner Perdue and Mayer M, J. Agnew concerning finances. Mr. Perdue informed the Comniission of a deficitof $750 oc- curring through the presentation of the HEPC's 13th bill, which the town would have to make up. Mayor Agnew reminded the Com- mission of the $3,000 which the Council had budgeted for as a sur- plus from the water system, and which they would expect to collect, Clinton Member of Legion Receives 25 -Year Pin A charter member of the Clinton Branch No. 140, Canadian Legion, and one of the oldest practising physicians in Canada, if not, indeed of the world, Dr. J. W. Shaw was honoured last week- end by other members of the Legion Branch. Presenting him with his 25 -year Legion pin, are (at the left) W. W. Mutch, Clinton, who supplied suitable music on the bagpipes; next to the doetor, Douglas Thorndike, Zone Commander, arm e right is 3. W. Counter, first vice-president of the Clinton Branch. This was the first in a series of such presentations, which the Clinton Legion plans to make to its senior members. • (Photo by M. Trott)