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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1954-08-05, Page 1Orb e ifirt‘t COLUMII= SUMMER IS GOING ALONG swiftly The Library Park fountain sparkles prettily . . The grass turns brown nevertheless, because raid ha been scarce. . The weather has been wonderful . Half of the people who are taking a vacation this summer have come back brown and happy . . the other half are happy in expectation . . Only one unsatis- factory dement exists and that is: the flies are here . . MAGISTRATE'S COURT. . . The one lengthy gathering where the MC does not suggest that the audience rise and stretch between events . * * 5 SPEEDERS, NON - STOPPE non -payers of dog tax . . feeling the effects of an alert lice force . . Conditions in t are possibly not perfect , . . T are probably some dogs witl tags . . . possibly some with are allowed to run at large . , doubt a few U-turns, etc., still being made without appreh son . . . But there are a g many more fines being paid . Which means greater attention rules. . . * * MEMBERS OF CLINTON'S lice Department have again d their usual fine job of maint ing order during special events The large crowds which fo their way to Clinton Monday ni for the Legion Carnival recei courteous direction . . and men worked late shifts to m sure that the parade route and the corner of Kirk and V torte Streets received special tention . . IN OUR STORY OF THE SU cesses of the Bank of Montx locally . . . and of the 75th ah versary of the branch, here, I week . . . We neglected to me tion one member of the staff • Verna Eyre, Brucefield, ha be a member of the staff since t spring of 1953 . . . and she ju ,happened to be on vacation the time our photographer to the picture of the staff . . So forgot her . . and we a Sorry . . . RS, are po- own here iout tags No are en- ood to Po - one ain- und ght ved the ake lc- at- C- eal tii- ast n - en he st at ok we re 5 5 5 THE THREE BRIDGES OF BAY - field were pictured on the "Look- ing Over Western Ontario" page of the Free Press last week . First the old one in 1879 . . the.; the narrow one, we all remember which was replaced in 1949 by the one used presently . . . Bayfield, as summer residentArthur Ford puts it, is a good place to go to do nothing . . . for nothing hap- pens there . . Yet it is a busy place for all of that, and it needs only a glance at the Bayfield page of the News -Record any week .. togetan idea of the comings and goings of the lake village . . Truly a busy though restful little resort . 5 5 * T H E CEMENT -SCULPTURED figures of George Laithwaite, 1, Goderieh, received favourable publicity in the pages of the To- ronto Globe and Mail last Satur- Sinmson made a tour through this district recently. , and borrowed the use of a small room at the News -Record for 'moving his dam - era film . . . Possibly, therefore, we may claim seine of the credit Lor the good pictures which ap- peared in the Globe . . . * * HUMAN NATURE BEING what it is .. and generally more prone to critiaism than to praise . we are as happy as anyone to receive a word of commendation now and then ... "Thank you for your smart, up-to-date Home Paper" written on the bottom of a sub- scription renewal notice means almoet more than the accompany- ing two fifty— The gentleman who so expressed his appreciation of the News -Record is now living in Windsor ... Thank you, sir ... THE NEW ERA -90th YEAR No. 31—The Home Paper With the News CLINTON, ONTAREV, THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 1954 "Old Car" Before He Can Drive It 'young, Clore proctor is hardly marc proud than his dad, as he accepts the keys to the 1954 car raffled by the Clinton Branch No. 140 Canadian Legion at NIonday night's carnival. Clare is shown here with his father, Cameron Proefor, (left) and K. a Cooke, president of the Legion. Proceeds of the carnival which was held at the Legion Memorial Hall, Kirk Street, in Clinton, will be used for Legion work. (Photo by Hodges) County Health Unit Receives $1,200 Toward Meat Inspection Expenses he Huron County Health Unit announced today it had received a $1,200 grant for meat inspection Hail and Lightning in Goderich.e The money comes from the De- Alarms Resid,ent.s. pertinent of Health arid will go abattoir and to help pay the salary towards the cost of upkeep of the Of Hen.sall Village of municipal meat inspector, Dr. (By our Hensel'. correspondent) George Elliott, Clinton. A severe el ec trice; storm First Government Aid which passed over Hensall early This marks the first 'bale the Saturday morning lightning struck local inspection system has receiv- a hydro pale in front of the home ed government aid since its incep- of Ed Munn, burning the wire out don- about four years ago. The and plunging the town into dark - grant 'is one of the 'first givenby nen for several hours. The home the government to small municipal of Homer Tinney, who resides half systems. a mile vilest of Hensell was strock; A. H. Erskine, County Clerk, a casing on the switches on the member of the health unit, said wall were blown tobits, light that by the grant the government bulbs and fuses burnt out; pnone Is trying to encourage better also was struck. A number of municipal abattoirs and inspection trees were struck and hail fell in systems. • great quantity. • Parade From Park To Memorial Hall Starts Successful 'Legion Frolic away coat. He says the coat is over 100 years old and the lining is truly a marvellous thing. Departing from usual custom of holding the Carnival on Main Street, this year the site was, be- side the new Legion Memorial Hall On Kirk Street, where the bingo tables and games were well pat- ronized, The Ladies' Auxiliary to the Canadian Legion had charge of a lunch booth providing fetid for all. There were ten -cent pony rides for all the youngsters, and all the Legionnaires pitched in to help with the games. J. E. "Cap" Cook; Albert Street, led the members of the Bannoc burn Pipe Band in the pare through Clinton on Monday mg for the annual carnival of Clint Branch No, 140 Canadian Ldgio Proving colourful as well as their musical best, Bannockbur Band led the Legion car, followe bravely by a straggling 'bunch bicyclers and cyclists: Then came the winning ear floa driven by Gordon Grigg; the se ond prize entry, the oil truck chi en by Gladstone Grigg, and th Kin outboard motor boat drive by Den C. Colquhoun, president o the Kinsmen Club of Clinton. E Morrison made a striking appear ance in white trousers and cut de ht ht on n. at of v - a Coun Two members of Council were absent on Tuesday evening from the regular meeting of that body. A meeting of the police committee which lasted until 9,35 held up the business of the scheduled meeting. Chicken House Report from Dr. IL M. Aldis, Medical Officer of Health, con- cerrifpg, a chicken hotise over which complaint was received at the July council meeting, stated that the odour from the premises Was no reflection on the manner in which the building was cared for, and on inspection, it was found to be in good condition. He suggested that other statutes might be more applicable. Welding Shop Concerning last month's com- plaint concerning the operation of Haughtona Welding Shop, a letter was received from the town solic- itor, F. Fingland, stating the be- lief that the only claim Mr. Pic- kett could have would be a matter of "nuisance", and explained in detail the use of that term. He advised no action other than a request for co-operation from Mr. Naughton, by way of a represt from the Police Department: Taxi Licence The application for a taxi lic- ence by William Glazier was ap- proved Building Permits Councillor A. Shaddick reported for the general goverrirnent com- mittee in the absence of Deputy Reeve Crich. Building 'permits were authorized for Harold Black, garage, James Street, $300; C. H. Epps, storage shed, Erie Street, $300; William Cook, garage, Maple Street, $150; G. J. Colclough, gar- age, Princess Street, $259; M. A. Elliott and Son, work shop, Wel- lington Street, $2,500; R. Cud - more, garage, Princess Street, $300; James H. Graham and G. W. McGee, residences on High Street, each to cost $8,000. The Weather • 1954 1953 • High Low High Low July 29 81 66 81 66 30 86 65 77 56 31 8(1 63 77 55 Aug. 1 76 51 82 60 2 79 63 77 63 3 76 62 80 57 • Rate 27 548 ine.Raij:81.46 Pn9s. h n Action Public Works Reeve W. J. Nediger reporte that the second application of cal ciurn had been applied, and •tha large tile had been installed o Matilda Street. Concerning th request of Chief Constable J. Fer rand for white marking th main highways throughout th town, the Fteeve stated that the cost would be in the neighbour hood of $100, and that the corn rnittee just did not have the money. Court Gliddon mentioned that if the streets foreman were to put the line in, it would be for the guidance of motorists only, and that as far as the legal aspect went, then the foreman should not be held responsible. However, he felt that the year was practically over and that the time to do it woUld be in the spring. Oman. >Knights concurred with Gliddon. He said he did not be- lieve other neighbouring towns had marked their streets. How- ever, he did not feel that the Chief had made his recommenda- tion lightly and that the job shoed be done. He thought it should be the Department of High- ways responsibility. Coun. IVIantyre said, "What others do shotild not concern us. The line would be awfully nice to have: However, the public works committee has quite enough drains to put in without worrying about white lines. Would suggest we put this aside until we can manage to get it done. Reeve Nediger mentioned that his men would not have time to mark the streets for some time, Permit Perm ITENSALL TO INSTALL ARTIFICIAL ICE IN ARENA (By our Ilensall correspondent) At a full meeting of the Hensel] Park Board last Tuesday night, members signed a contract with Creamery Package, Co., Teronto, for installation of artificial ice in the Ilensall arena.'Four tenders d were received (all' from Toronto) - Work will commence as goon as t plans are presented to the Park n Board. Rayfield Woman - Injured In Stratford Crash (By our Bayfield correspondent) Mrs. Kenneth Castle is In Strat- ford General Hospital suffering from a fractured skull, lacerations and concussion as the result of an unfortunate accident which occur- red in Stratford o_e Thursday evening, July 29. With her hus- band she was a passenger in the light truck driven by her brother in-law, Thomas W. Castle, which was proteeding north on Front Street when it canie into collision with a car driven by Claude Bohn- ert, Douro Street, who was pro- ceeding east on that street. The Bohnert car careened off the truck, tore through a street sign and struck the house of John G. Armstrong,247 Front Street, missing Mr, Armstrong and a neighbor who *ere on tire porch. Mrs. Castle was most seriously, injured as she was catapulted through the windshield. Kenneth was badly shaken up and Tom re- ceived scalp lacerations. He was released from hospital and Oro home on Monday. Bohnert receiv- ed shock and possible hip injury. • Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Cestle and, four children were to have left here on Sunday for Edinburgh, Scotland. Mrs. Castle had been to Kitchener on some lest -minute business, Kenneth had gone to Stratford with his brother and for- warded their heavy luggage to the ship. They had: met Mrs. Castle at the bus depot, procured ice at the ice plant, and were on their way home when the mishap occur- red. Their reservations have been transferred to a ship sailing Aug- ust 20 When it is hoped the yoUng mother will be sufficiently recov- ered to make the trip, Coun. Dr. H. A. McIntyre, chair- man of the town ()leaning commit- tee, 'recommended the use of a neVY style of building permit form. -Jean Steelde, Horne Economist, Will Study At Cornell University Miss Jean Steckle, Walkerton, who has ben the popular home economist for Huron County throughout the past two years, has accepted a post at Cornell Uni- versity, Ithaca, N.Y. She has been in charge of 4-I-1 garden ard home- making clubs yvhich in Huron and Bruce have 650 members. She also assisted in junior institute work and took a keen interest in senior institutes. She will leave early in eptember. As yet no replacement as been appointed. Mr. and Mrs. Benson Corless and son, John, Lindsay, are holi- daying with the former's parent% Mr. and Mrs M. T. Coring, at their lakeside home, Will Publish No Paper On August 26 There Will be no Clinton News -Record published during the week of August 23, at which thne the customary week's holiday will be observ- ed. Advertisers are asked par- ticularly to keep Ede in mind, so that advertising is not scheduled for that week. From The Yilli011 To Auburn Last Weekend / People came from as tar away as the Yukon Territory to witness the three-day centennial celebra- tion in Auburn. Visitors outnum- bered residents ten to one as they •lined the ,streets for a parade of more than 70 gaily decorated floats. a Me Parade Led by the Lucknow Pipe Sand and Centennial officials, decorated cars, bicycles, tricycles, floats of the early days and comic vehicles rolled through Auburn on the first day of festivities. Officially opening the Centen- nial, Prof, G. E. Raithby, former Auburn resident, now with the On. tario Agricultural College, Guelph, paid tribute to the sacrifices made by the village founders. "You have made history today by honoring their memory," he said. Speaking of the little red schoolhouse, he said schools make a great contribution through the students and the character of its teachers. Chairman for the occasion was M. L. "Tory'? Gregg, Wingham, and official greetings were extend- ed by Dr. B. C. Weir, veteran businessman of Auburn. Hear Speakers Others who spoke briefly were John W. Hanna, MLA for Huron - Bruce; Torn Pryde, MLA for Hu- ron; Warden W. J. Dale, reeve of Hullett Township; L. E. Cardiff, MP for Huron; Reeves Orval Tay- lor, East Wawanosh, John Duinin, West Wawanosh, Terence Hunter, Colborne; Harry Sturdy, centen- nial president; Harold Asquith, village historian and William L. Craig, centennial secretary. A telegram of congratulations was received from Premier Leslie Frost. Tom Anderson, Yukon Territory, had the distinction of coming the farthest. The afternoon program was rounded' out by children's races, ball games, a tug of war and a nail driving contest. A con- cert, dance and fireworks conclud- ed the day's activities, • THE NEWS-RECORDL-74th YEAR 6 cents a copy — $2.50 a year Heavy Rains Flood Store; Sewerage Backs To Cellars , e eavy rain early Tuesday morning though the aeswer to the prayers of gardeners and farmers, caused harbhip ' trials to many living in town. The downpour brought a., torrent of rain racing down main etreet, and the accumulated waters which fol- lowed the sloping land behind the town hall, found their Way in at the back of McEwan's Stationery, covering the floor of the store two inches in depth and finally leaving by way of the front door. • A ceme,nt wall recently *erected at the rear of the Bell Telephone Office and Pickett and Caiapbell's store, successfully fended the wat- er from •their premises, but afso caused more water to ran into the 'IVfcEwan store. The catch basin and drain at the rear of these business places is totally in- adequate to handle the hundreds of gallons of water which bucket into the area at each big storm experienced, Three residents cOnfronted Town Council with unhappy dr- Next Yebir All Property Owners Pay For Laterals Beginning with January 1, 1955, all property oWners in Clinton shall be responsible for costs and maintenance of sewage laterals to their prop- erty. Until now 33 feet txf the lateral has been paid for by the Town, and cost of the con- nection to the main lies also been borne by the Town. In view of the fact that it is gen- eral practice in' other centres to hold the property nwner responsible for the entire lat- eral and connection to the main, this revision in the sew- age by-law was accepted by Council at the Tuesday night meeting, and two readings were given. Horse And Pony Help Celebrate Centennial Stored away in 1918, this buggy came out of an Auburn district drive -shed to roll again on Friday in the parade that opened the AubUrn Centennial celebration. The traction power is pro- vided by a horse owned by Lloyd Craig, and a pony owned by Dan Pitblado. Mr, and 1VIrs. Pit- blado are the front -seat travellers, and Mr. and Mrs. Craig ride behind. , Hullett Council Allows Clinton To Extend Sewer The regular monthly meeting of the Hallett Township Council took place Monday in. the Com- Munity Hall, Londesboro. The reeve and all members of Connell were present. • 'The Clihton Public Utilities Commission was granted permis- sion to enter Hullett Township with a tile drain for sewage for the Dutch Reform Church. . Due to the fact that Harvey Taylor,13rticefield, through an er- ror on the township's part, did not receive his tax notice until after the penalty became due, the a- mount of the penalty,was refunded to him. ' Council adjourned Until Monday, August 30, at 8.00 p.m. LEAVING CLINTON After 51 years residence in Clinton, Dr. and Mrs. John S. Evans are disposing of their prop- erty on Ontario Street and will leave next week to reside in Strat- ford with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and IVIes. Frank Mc- Innes. Coming Events 4c a word, inininnuu 75e Saturday, Aug. 14—Annual Flower Show m Town Hall. Clinton Hor- ticultural Society. Prizes for child - ten and adults. Exhibits welcomed. 31-2-b Dancing every Friday night, Bayfield Pavilion, Hen Wilbn's orehestra. Bayfield's favorite SI1111- mer dance pavilion. For private parties and receptions phone Sea - forth e5$ r 6 or Ilensall 684 r 31. 31to34b • Every Friday' night is dance nite at the Crystal Palace Ballroom, IVIitchell, Clarence Petrie and he Night Hawks in attendance. .31to39b Flower Show Set For August,i4; Provincial Photo Competition .,-Thi s year the Clinton Citizens' Horticultural Society is sponsoring a Flower Show in the Council Chamber of the Town Hall, here on August 144 Entries will be re- ceived up until that date, and full details of the classes and prizes appear on page four of this issue. In corijunction with the efforts of all organizations towards Inter- est in Flower Shows at this time of year, the Ontario Horticulttiral Association has announced details on two photographic competitions this year. • The first consists of two colour- Hen.sall Driver Escapes Death As Bridge Breaks /*George )3eer, Hansen truck driver, was rescued from drown- ing Tuesday after his truck load- ed with logs crashed through a Wooden bridge and landed upside down in three feet of water in the Nine Mile River, about five miles north of Lucknow../ • With water only about eight inches from the top ofthe cab, driver George Beer „managed to stick his head out the window above the water until help came, His companion, Douglas Dick, also of Hensel', who had got out of the truck to guide the heavily - loaded vehicle across the narrow trestle bridge, waded into waist - deep water and pulled Beer out. The men were hauling logs from Arnold Gloor s nearby farm to a mill at Mitchell. It is believed the logs might have shifted as the truck approached the bridge on a sllght grade. The 15 -foot bridge buckled and the truck plunged five feet to the river, landing upside down. Both doors jammed, trapping Beer in the cab. He escaped with a soak- ing and a shaking up, George Beer lost one arm by accident some years ago, ed slides of any garden feature, specimen, unusual plant or garden structure taken by the contestant, and finished to fit a 2x2 projector, All slides submitted will become Litton. They will be judged On their horticultural interest as well as on qualities which usually to to make a good picture. The second competition consists of two coloured slides depicting a view of the contestant's property as seen by a passersby, taken by the contestant. The same general rules apply here. Entries for both competitions must be submitted to the Secre- tary, Ontario Horticultural As- sociation, Department of Agricul- ture, Room 4512, East Block, Parliament Buildings, Torentu, on or bef ore November 5 e 1, 1954. Suitable prizes are offered. the property of the Ontario ASSOC- Tuckersmith Calls Drain Tender's Tuckersmith Municipal Council met in the Town Hall, Seafoxth, on August 3. All members were present and Reeve prnided. Clerk E. P. Chesney Was in- structed to advertise for tenders for the Archibald Drain Improve- ment 1954, and tenders for neces- sary excavation at site of nee cul- verts between lots 25-26, ,Conces- sion 1-2, LRS; tender advertise- ments appear elsewhere in , this paper. The township engineer will be instructed to report on the Geiger Municipal Drain, and payment will be called on the Stanley Jackson MUnicipal Drain upon completion e same. The road superintendent was in- structed to have one swath of grass cut oh each side of the township roads. Gravelling of township roads is under way and' will be completed within the next two weeks, •won by Ed Horlick, London. , cumstances in regard to their own. properties, where, during heavy rains, the sewerage backs up into their cellars, leaving layers of filthas the water •recedes again, A.$12 labour bill from Mac Cam- eron for work done to clean his cellar was referred to the PUC for payment. Superintendent Jabez Rands of the Public Utilities Commission, reported little could be done to make the present sewerage system better, and that the system itself was in good shape. His sugges- tion was that there was a good deal too much surface water chan- neled into the sanitary sevvers; and that this force of water was snore than the system cetild ac- commodate. Eave troughs, cellar drains, etc., routed through trie sanitary sewers all helped to, create the bad situation. Reeve Nediger commented onr the fact that plans were underway to have an engineer plan adequate drains and that this ' drainage scheme could only be established debenture were issued to cover the cost. He reported ecntinued difficulty in getting the town en- gmeer to find thne to do his work, but that until it was done the drains could not be installed. Albert Bond's request that something be done concerning the water being drained into his pond by way of a 15" tile, with n�'pro.- vision for an outlet, was *eceived, and Reeve Nediger promised that the work would be done as soon as the engineer's plans for the work were received. Warby Burton also approached Council for satisfaction that some- thing be done to fix the drains at his property. (Work on this by' the streets gang was underway yesterday afternoon.) Mr. Mrs, J. Shearer Celebrate 20th Wedding Day (By Mrs. Grace Miclilleton) Mr. and Mrs, James C. Sheaeer, Bright, celebrated their 20th wed- ding anniversary on, Sunday last at their home, Fairfield's Farm,: with over 40 immediate relatives and friends present. The spacious rooms of tneir home were gaily decorated with seasonal flowers and a sumptimils buffet supper was served, Mr. and Mrs. Shearer are very weB known in Huron County as Jim' served here as agricultera representative from 1938 to 1943, On leaving this post, Mr. Shearer took up farming in his home dist- rict and he and his family have never regretted this decision. Mr. and Mrs, Shearer have three children, Virginia, Stuart and Wendy, all at home. Among those present at their anniversary celebration, were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Middleton, Mr. and Mrs. William IVIcGuire and Mr, and Mrs, Stewart Middleton, The News -Record joins their many friends in wishing theirr many more happily married years, Terry Haughton ' Wins Prize For Two -Seated Cycle President K. C. Cooke presented the lirizes to the three best kids' entries in the Legion Carnival parade here Monday night. They went to: Terry and Wayne IlsUgh- ton who combined in a fore and aft manipulation of a two -seated, tricycle bedecked with sweet peas matching a mauve and yellow tis- sue paper decor which covered a wide umbrella and trimmed the wheels and seats of the vehicle./ Two pennants proclaiming the name of Clinton to all viewers possibly • influenced the judges slightly. Second prize was awarded Mary LouDenornme, who rode a very shinny fashioned bicycle. The main feature seemed to be a coloured tinfoil covering combined with varicoloured tissue -paper, and the rider was dressed to match the cycle. Third prize was awarded a charmingly accoutred mother goose, Donelda Freeman, whose bike was fitted with cardboard, covered with life-size feathers cut painstakingly from yellow crepe paper, and pasted inclividually to the card. An orange bill and large orange feet attached to, the pedals completed the effeet of a' large goose. All the children participating received free tickets for riding the ponies at the carnival. Exeter Legion Will Hold Bingo Car Till Ticket Check (By our Ilensall correspondent) Over 1,200 persons at tended the car bingo and draw at Exeter Arena last Friday night, sponsor- ed by Exeter Legion. Officers of the Legion held up the awarding of a new 1955 car offered as a prize, until they can complete an investigation in the rnanteacture of the winning card. The winning card was held by a man from Ohio, but when he went forward to have the card checked, officials decided to withhold the awarding of the car. The Legion have sent the card to the Toronto manufacturer to determine if the ink used in the winning column is the same as the ink used by the manufacturer. Along winners from this dist- rict were: N. J. Corriveau, Zur- ich; John Rau, Bayfield; Bill Law- son, Seaforth; Mrs, Cecil Van.. Horne, Hensall (formerly of Clin- ton) and Mrs. R. Simpson, lien- sall. The winners of the outboard motor boat valued at $1,200, was