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Clinton News Record, 1954-06-17, Page 12PAGE. TWELVE • ver 1500 At Clintoii aceS, ew Track Record Set By VI Rairi which fell at noon yester- good enough to win yesterdaY. 2.24 Claas day and threatened to .cancel the harness races sponsored by the Clinton Turf Club was just a bles- sing in disguise. It served to make the track lightning fast and as a result the fastest miles ever to be recorded over the improved track were recorded by horses partici- pating in the b'est card ever to race in Clinton. The track re- cord, which was 2,12 until yestet- clay's rridet, was tied once by Car- ter Chips m the first heat of the 2.22 class and a new record vvaS set by Vi Hy in both heats of the free-for-all. The first heat was clocked at 2.11 with the last heat one second faster at 2.10. The light breeze that followed the rain cooled the 1,500 people Who were present and made the Clinton races a delightful after- noon's entertainment. • Free -for -AU Vi Hy, the horse that ‘set the i new track mark, was n command . all the way in both heats of the free-for-all. Starting from third position Jiggs McFadden took his horse to the front and set the pace from the wire. Ruth Chips made the race very interesting but couldn't cope with the speed- ster, from St. Thomas. 2.20 Class The 2.20 class was one horse race with "Now" the pride of the Pinkney and Hales stable, Strat- ford, showing his heels to the rest of the field. Never extended, this great horse had little trouble with Leta Lee, the second place horse. A highlight of the winning horse is that three years ago his owners had almost given him up as a lost cause because of badly bowed tendons. 2.22 Class • Carter Chips, Jimmy Champ and the game little trotter, Lady K. Brook, fought out both heats of this race from start to finish With Carter Chips coming on in the first heat to nose out Jimmy Champ and the latter proving too much stretch -drive in the last heat. Lady K. Brook who is a picture of grace at all times, fin- ished a strong second and third after leading most of the way in both ends of the race. Betty Jane Brook, George German's horse, showed a great burst of speed in the first heat and led for a time but lacked condition and faded to finish fourth and eighth. Jimmy Champ, the winner of the second heat, should be a horse that will be hard to beat before the sum- mer is through. This horse is just a three-year-old and it is expected that she will be able to cut sev- eral seconds off the 2.13 that was , This race was a battle between Walter G. Grattan and Thunder Volo with the Grattan horse win-. ning both ends. Darline DV fin- ished' third. Peter G. Grattan, the Jacob and Bram entry, gave the Clinton fans something to shout about by leading the second heat to the three,quarter pole, only to fall back' in the stretch and finish fourth, In the first half of the race, Robin Lee finish- ed in fourth position only to be disqualified for interference on the first turn. Bill Gardner, the driver of Peter G. Grattan,was nearly upset in this near -mishap. 2.30 Class The 2.30 class were really fly- ing at all times and set a fa,ster pace than the 2.24 group. June Lee Direct took two firsts and looked, to have plenty in reserve. Jenny Harvester made an ex- citing race, battling for the lead but lacked something in the final quarter and finished fourth and third. Top Driver Jiggs McFadden was the top driver for the afternoon. He par- ticipated in eight heats and finish- ed in front on seven occasions and was just nosed out in the Other which is about par for the course. Best Dressed Driver Bill Gardner was chosen as the best dressed driver and was pre- sented with a silver rose bowl donated by John A. Anstett, and presented by Lorne J. Brown. 'T.Y. Draw The winner of the television set was Madeline Mutch, Clinton. M. L. "Tory" Gregg announced the races and the Bannockburn Pipe Band played selections between each race after parading to the park. The McDonnell , starting gate was used and as usual each start was performed without a hitch. 2.30 CLASS (Non -Winners of $200) 1—JUNE LEE DIRECT (Mc- Fadden) 1 1 2—WILMOT'S GIRL (Mc- Lean) • 26 3—RED GRA.TTAN (J. Canm- bell) 6 2 4—MISS CALL IE ROSE (Hamilton) 3 5 5—JENNY LEE HARVEST- ER (1VIewhiney) 4 3 6--MERRYWOOD HECTOR 7—PETER BARS (W. Camp- 5 4 (Gardner) bell) 7 7 8—TAXI C. LEE (Larkin) 8 8 Time: 2.15 4/5; 2.18. For Father's Day How he'll thank you!! His face will be aglow when you present him with any of our wonderful gift suggestions . . . . Choose today. COCKTAIL SHAKERS GLASS BEVERAGE SETS METAL BALL JIGGERS CAMERAS • PEN and PENCIL SETS Sunbeam Shavemaster LEATHER WALLETS SPINNING REELS RODS LURES Personalized Match Boxes don't forget ctiID,ADIS ..41 greeting p cards You'll find exactly the right sentiment for Dad .—among our hundreds of cards. All types and prices. McEwanS 'Gift and Stationery Store Phone 84 - Clinton Ot.il41ON WS'-ItECQED, •.. . esterda' Hy 2.24 CLASS (Non-Winuers of $1,000) 1—WALR G. GRATTAN (Galbraith) ..„.. . 1 2--TRUNDER VOILO (Lar- kin) " ... . 2 2 3—I)ARLNE DAY fYearly) 3 3 4—ADA McLELLAN (Oke) , 4 6 5—PETER G. GRATAN (Gardner) 6-4 6—RUSTY rnvx GRA'I'TA,N (Hamilton) 5 7 7-4'11,013IN LEE (1VIcRann) . 8 5 8—CANADIAN COUNCIL, (Cranston) ;.... . .. „ 7 8 Time: 2.18; 2.18 4/ .. * Finished the first heat in fourth position but was placed eighth for interference., 2.22 CLASS (Non -Winners of $2,000) 1—CARTER CHIPS (1VicFad- den) .. • " . . 1 2—JIMMY CHAMP tyre) 31 3—LADY K. BROOK (Mc- Lean) ' 23 4—DIAMOND G. (Kirby) „„ 7 4 5—BETTY JANE BROOK (T Yearly) 4 8 6—LINDY LEE (Fritz) 6 5 7—SYLVIA LEE (Gardner) 5 7 8 --RICHARD GRA T TAN (McFadden) ' ' 8 6 Time: *2.12; 2.13. 1` Equalled track record. for DASP'S summer Cotton Crinkle Crepe SPORT SHIRTS (NEED NO IRONING) RICH SOLID COLORS Colorful Bold Print Designs SHORT SLEEVES $2.95 and $3.95 TOP 001111'6S.... Swim Suits — Jackets — Sport Coats REMEMBER SUNDAY•IS FATHER'S DAY Herman's Men's Wear PHONE 224W B I LTMORE HATS FORSYTH SHIRTS SeCeoll lama Fair—A Success (Continued from Page One) And, of the $145,000 spent on ser- vices and materials in the county .in a year, a considerable amount of it is spent in the town pf Clin- ton. Mayor Agnew complimented the Lions oh their efforts in 'taking the lead in such a project. Included in the exhibits were the latest in home furnishings, household appliances, automotive accessories, sports equipment, building materials, a new type of building block; office equipment; an RCAF electronics display; farm and stable equipment; vacuum cleaners; plumbing and ,heating supplies; Federation of Agricul- ture information ' booth; HEPC "Red Seal" wiring exhibit; 'Scouts and Cubs booth, The members of the Lion Club sold ice-cream from a booth put in by Canada Pack- ers Limited. I a Prizes drawn for at the close of the Fair on Saturday night were as follows: girls bicycle, Mary Howard, R,R,. 2, Clinton; boy's bicycle, Kenneth Wilson, R.R. 2, Seaforth. Sutter -Perdue draw for set of pyrex ovenware, Harry Collins; H. R. Hawkins, combination chest and hassock, Mrs. J. R, Hamilton, Albert Street, Clinton. Murphy Bros., three model cars, Mervin Richmond, R.R. 3, Walton; Mrs. Keith Tyndall and Mrs. How- ard Currie. ' Wells Auto Electric, ten prizes, Mr, Durnin, Londesboro; .Mrs. A. Schellenberger, Clinton; R. Ruth- erford, RCAF Station Clinton; Joe Gibson, R.R. 2,, Seaforth; George W. Carter, Londesboro; Agnes Moon, Londesboro; F. Middleton, R.R. 3, Clinton; Dr. W. A. Oakes, Mrs. Mamie Glazier. • Ball and Mutch, automatic par- colater,-Rev. R. M. P. Bulteel. Groves Electric, for an electric lamp, D. E. Wilson, RCAF Sta- tion Clinton. • Western Tire and Auto Supply, battery, Mrs. George Campbell end a coaster wagon, Al Morrison, Blyth. J. H. Erunsdon draw won by Mrs, Clark Ball, R.R. 1, Clinton. William Mason, Beverley Hills, Ont., spent last week with his - brother -in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. J. E: "Cap" Cook. • 2.20 CLASS (Non -Winners of $3,000) 1—NOW (McFadden) '1 1 2—LETA LEE (Freer) 2-2 3—DAY DIRECT (C. Young) 3 4 4—EVELYN G. DILLON (Holmes)4 3 5—CHARLIE CHIPS (Mc- Ftann) 5 6 6—BROWN LEE B. (Gard'r) 6 5 7—BETTE ABBE (Fritz) 7 7 8 --BLACK RAVEN (Mitchl) 8 8 Time: 2.12 1/5; 2.15: FREE-FOR-ALL , (Non -Winners of $7,500) 1—VI HY (McFadden) 1 1 2—RUTH CHIPS (McRann) 2 2 3—MAUDEEN VOLO (Lar- kin) 33 4—BERT PATCH JR. (Mc- Lean) 44 Time: 2.11; 210 * New track record. I 111.0I1 CoutiCillost Hear Reports.; Tour the County Indications in the treasurer's report, submitted by A. a Ers- kine to Huron County Council this week are that the county mill rate will be 10 mills, the same as last year. Last year 5.75 mills were set aside for general purposes and 4.25 for highways. This year's rate, if adopted, would. be 6.75 for general and 3.25 for roads. Council' is expect- ed to deal with the report by Friday. Among the highest estimates for 1954 are $125,000 for the ad- dition to the county horhe at Clinton and $80,000 for county hospitals. As of May \ 31 this year the county bank balance was $17;786 Receipts from the Huron Coun- ty Home were listed as $21,224, Expenses were $19,040, leaving a balance of $2,183. Receipts from county farm produce amounted to $4,463. Members of Council toured a mile of lakefront property owned by Thomas Sandy, Goderich, on Wednesday. Mr. Sandy is asking council to take over the 125 -acre site as a county park. Stipulations are that the connty put up a chain -fence, and resurface his private road with asphalt and others. * The county would also have to build a new road to the Hill road overlooking the lake. Cou- ncilors felt that the cost alone for fence ana roads would be more than $7,500. The site is two miles north of Goderich on Lake Huron and has an excellent beach. It is expect- ed council will discuss the pro- ject this week. Other tours taken at the first of the week included a visit to RCAF Station Centralia on Monday, and to RCAF Station Clinton on Tuesday. Rebek.ahs Wil I Entertain Dashwood, RaF Have Lost First Fo Submerge Colts ur Games Clinton's (once proud) Colts are taking it on the chin in the same manner in which just a few short years ago they handed it out. During the past week they absorb- ed two drubbings, one from the Clinton RCAF 18-5 and the other at the hands of Dashwood, last year's Intermediate "D" champ- ions, 13-2. Many people will remember that it was during the years just after the last war when Clinton Colts was a name that made most teams shudder at the thought of their power—today there is a dif- ferent story and especially this season when the local nine have been unable to win a single game in their first four starts and at the way that they are going it is not impossible that they will go through the entire schedule with- out tasting the sweet tangs of victory. However, there is still hope and if Manager Hugh Hawkins can somehow get all his charges out to practice for several nights the tide may turn. There is a great potential in this year's team and with a little effort by the players they could still make it very int- eresting for any team in the league. RCAF 18—Clinton 5 This game was played on Satur- day afternoon on the Sports Field at RCAF Station as part of the Airforce Day program and as it was a great day for the boys in blue. They banged three Clinton pitchers for 18 hits and made the most of six Colt miscues to wal- lop the Clinton team 18-5. Miller and Gord Garrow paced the Fly- ers' attack with four hits each while Lefurgy limited his opposi tion to eight hits, striking out 14 batters. Harry McEwan banged out three hits including a double, with Wilson, Elliott, Sphoenhals, Edgar and Hugill each connecting once. RCAF -AB It 11 Gilhen, lb 6 0 1 Pilling, of 3 4 0 Davis, cf (9) 0 0 0 Jordan, 3b 4 3 2 Coleman, ss 6 2 2 Miller, rf 5 3 4 Garrow, 2b 6 4 4 Nails, 11 6 1 3 Denomie, c 4 0 0 McEwen, c (9) 0 0 0 Lefurgy, p 5 1 2 45 18 18 Clinton AB R 11 Wilson, ss 5 1 1 Elliott, if 4 2 1 K. Patterson, 3b 5 0 0 McEwan, 2b 4 0 3 B. _Patterson, c 5 0 0 Muir, cf 4 0 0 Schoenhals, lb 3 2 1 Edgar, rf 2 1 1 Hiusser, rf (6) 1 0 0 Bartliff, p '0 0 0 Hugill, p (1) 3 Stock, p (7) 1 0 0 37 6 8 RCAF 420 023 52x-18 18 3 Clinton ' , 220 010 010— 6 8 6 Lefurgy and Denomie, McEwen (9); Bartliff, Hugill (1), Stock (7) arid Patterson. -- Dashwood 13—Clinton 2 Bob Wein on the hill for the Tigers, stole the show on Tuesday night. In the six -inning game he accounted for ten of the 18 men that were retired via the strike- out route allowing only five hits and it was not until the last in- ning that the Colts started to find the range and banged out three IN QUEST WILL BE HELD INTO ST. JOSEETI DEATH A coroner's inquest will be held in Zurich on June 30, into the shooting .of Clarence George, at St. Joseph last Sunday, Huron Crown Attorney H. Glenn Hays, has said George, a 36 -year-old army vet- eran and father of three children, was found dead in a bottle club after Hector Forcier, service sta- tion owner, fired his .303 rifle in- to the club when he heard prowl- ers. of their hits and scored two runs. Johnny • Wilson hit two singles, McEwan, Elliott and Colquhoun were the other hitters, McEwan's safety being a double. Dashwood, paced by Storms and R. Wein, the right -fielder, with three hits each, picked up' three runs in the first, one in the see- the fourth. The last nine runs all being unearned. Ron Hugill, who took over the pitching duties from Doug Bartliff in the first inning, was quite ef- fective 'Art the loose play of his mates proved his downfall espec- ially in the third,and fourth. Dashwood AB R H R. Wein, rf • 5 2 3 J. Hayter, 3b 4 1 1 Hayter, 2b 4 0 1 Kleinstiver, c 3 2 1 Martini, c (9) 0 0 0 Storms, ss 4 1 3 R. Wein, p 4 2 1 Corriveau, lf 4 2 1 Gaiser, cf 4 2 1 Tieman, lb 4 1 1 Clinton Wilson, c Elliott, ss Edgar, rf McEwan, 2b Colquhoun, 3b Huisser, lf Holmes, lb Hugill, cf, p (1) ' Bartliff, p, cf (1) 36 13 13 AB R H 3 1 2 3 0 1 3 0 0 3 0 1 3 0 1 3 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 1 1 0 — — — 23 2 5 Dashwood 314 500-13 13 0 Clinton 000 002— 2 5 6 R. Wein and Kleinstiver, Mart- ini; Bartliff, Hugill (1) and Wil- son. AUCTION SALE 0150 Cows, Heifers and Calves at Lot No. 31, Concession 6, Gode- rich Township, 1 mile south of Porter's Hill, on TUES., JUNE 22, commencing at 8 p.m. 35 young cows and heifers, be- ing Holsteins, Durhams, part Jer- seys and Ayrshires. Some are fresh, others springing, balance milking well and bred again. The most' of these cattle we have raised on our own farms and the balance we have had for some time and have proven to be good producers. 15 calves ranging from one week to 3 months 'old; 6 are Durhams and Herefords and the balance Holsteins. Also 100 White Rock. pullets, 5 months old. - TERMS—CASH A. E. Townskend mil Son, Props - Edward W. Elliott, Auctioneer 24-b Estate AUCTION SALE Auction Sale of Household F.:f- leets in. the Village of Varna, on WED., JUNE 23 at 1.30 P.m Quebec cook stove; 3 -burner coal oil stove; coal oil heater; drop-leaf table; kitchen chairs; kitchen cabinet; ..kitchen cup- boards;, extension table; 6 dining room chairs; sideboard; studio couch (like new); hall seat and mirror; 3 -piece mahogany parlor suite; mahogany music cabinet; organ and stool; number of occas- ional chairs, rockers, small tables; magazine rack; end table; pedest- als; flower stands; lawn chairs; hall tree; 12 scatter mats; 3 fur- nished bedrooms, beds, dressers, stands, springs and' mattresses; toilet sets; inner spring mattress (like new); large quantity of bed linens, blankets, quilts; coal oil lamps; hanging lamp; pictures oil painting; mirrors; 2 rugs 9x10; vacuum cleaner; trunks; quilt boxes; step ladder; garden tools. Quantity of dishes, glassware, sealers, crocks and many other articles. TERMS—CASH. Estate of' late Mrs. Sarah Rathwell, 'Prop. Harold Jackson, Auctioneer E. P. Chesney, Clerk Fred Rathwell, Executor 24-b Ciyili.ans, 'RCAF,. At Air Force Day (Continued from Page One) as a recruiting officer, had the job of enlisting the first men sent to Station Clinton. . Mayor M. J. Agnewostated his feeling of humility in being asked to speak at the opening of the Air Force's big day, He said, "We, in Clinton, are accustomed to referring to the School as our neighbour. But in reality we have accepted you as a part of our com- munity. The Air Force needs the finest in young people, and we are proud to greet you ti -day." "I believe that we' are citizens of the best country in the world," went on Mayor Agnew, "and we must act in such a way that Pdo- ple in other countries will look up to Canada." Receives Ensign As he received the RCAF en- sign which was presented by the Commanding Officer following an impressive slow march by three airmen bearing fixed bayonets and the ensign, Mayor Agnew said, "This is the most gracious thing that has ever happened to me. Surely this ensign will find a place of honour in the Council Cham- bers of the Town of Clinton." Civilians and Air Force person- nel alike found much to draw their attention throughout the af- ternoon. A practically continuous display of aerobatics took the eye of the air -conscious. The:prcedm- ity of RCAF Station Centralia and Air Force Day being celebrat- ed here, facilitated the presenta- tion of an impressive display. For the sports. minded there Michigan Lodge The Huronic Rebekah Lodge met on Monday evening, June 7, with Noble Grand Janet Zapfe in the chair. It was decided that the Past Noble Grand would take the chair for the next meeting, which will be held on Monday, June 21. at which' time Huronic Rebekah lodge will entertain the group from Romeo Lodge, No. 312, Rom- eo, Mich. Three Local Girls Playing Softball With GQ4erich Three Clinton Girls Playing With Goderich Softball Team Joanne Castle, Donna Taylor and Bette Tait will be in the line- up of the Goderich Girls' Softball team this year. The team will be the only "A" club playing in a group with Mitchell, Ilderton and Exeter and after the schedule will proceed on in the "A" playdowns. It is expected that this year's club will be stronger than the team that won the WOAA Grand Championship last year. All games played in Goderich will be under the lights and are schedu- led to start at 8.30 p.m. The following are the home games: June 23—Stratford PK (exhibit- ion) July 2—Mitchell July 9—Ilderton July 26—Exeter Sarnia, (no fixed date). Rifle Club Has Final Meeting TIIURSDAY JUNE 17 19543 •Imeeisswoolv MOTHERS' STUDY, CROUP WILL •MEFIE TUESDAY The Mothers' Study Group of Wesley-Willit United Church will. meet on Tuesday, June 22 in the - church parlour at 8.15 o'clock._ Mrs, Howard Currie is in charge,, of the.meeting and Miss Margaret, Davis is. the, guest speaker. A pot:luck lunch will be served. Were° two: ball: games ln progress , on the sports, field. For parents anxiouS about the way their young folk. were.: living there was a chance, t‘x see the spotless messes, the kitchens, the tidy immaculate barrackE•rooms and the swimming: pool. Those! barracks rooms were - quite amazing in their neatness,. but the young' airwoman who So graciously conducted the curious throughout the airwomen's rooms, ' stated calmlY, "They are like this all the, titne:" For the technically mingled - there was no lack of variety in the displays of electronic eqUip- ment, radio and radar, survival equipment, etc. • Airmen and airwomen who had not before had opportunity to sed - some parts of the station took ad- vantage of open house, and the civilian visitors mingled with them to see this giant of education, ac- complishment, the nerve -centre of the widespread RCAF of Canada, The Clinton Ladies' Rifle Club entertained their husbands at a banquet and dance last week to close a Very successful season. The awards which have been won since the first of the year ,were presented to the girls by the president, Mrs. Dorothy Lamont, with the husbands doing the hon- ours of pinning them on. Bronze pins were won by Mrs. Edna Wieterson, Mrs, Marion Mc- Cann, and Mrs. Elaine Thorenson. Silver pins went to Mrs. Marie Brandon Mrs. Elaine Thorenson, Mrs: Marion McCann, Mrs. Edna Edna Wieterson. Gold pins were presented to Mrs. Marie Brandon, Mrs. Elaine Thorenson, and Mrs. Marion McCann. Sitting crests, which call for 20 targets scoring 95 or better shot in the sitting position, went to Mrs. Ivadel Jervis, and Mrs. Dorothy Lamont; and Mrs. Marion Brown received a kneeling crest, which calls for 20 targets scoring 93 or better in the kneeling :posi- tion. The club has enjoyed a very successful year, and some very good shooting has been done. Sev- eral of the members are well on their way toward the Expert Shield, which calls for 60 targets, 20 scoring 100 in the prone posi- tion, 20 scoring 98 or better in either kneeling or sitting position and 20 scoring 95 or better stand- ing. Plans were made for some summer activities. 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