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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1954-10-07, Page 1Int Imo C0/1111111=== • HAIL YESTERDAY . . that's right , . It didn't last very long . and the pieces were about the size of an underfed aea but it was hail . . . and five min- utes later there was blue sky, floating clouds and the sun shining brightly . . . few minutes after that the dark thunderclouds came past again, though . . and the weather • is cold . . 1N CASE anyone thinks it's fool- ish to talk about the weather . . especially when the stuff is always with us . and everyone knows it's here . . . Well, the News - Record gets sent pretty far away sometimes . and the people that read about the home town like to know how things are with us . • So, every now and then it does no harm to let them in on the actual situation . . THE OLD SLOGAN, "War and Rumours of War" have locally turned into, ''Strikes and rumours of strikes" . Last night from a reliable source came word of pos- sible local action in support of the current ' plumbers strike . . . This morning work on the repairs to the old section of the County Horne were interrupted, as plumb- ers on the job sympathized with their fellow unionists . . This is a very serious time for this to happen. . since Mrs. M. E. Jacob tells' us that a number of the old folk have been moved temporarily just to have this plumbing work one . . . They • are at great inconvenience at pres- ent time. . . and any extension of their makeshift arrangements will be very -unhandy a 5 THIS IS the second time in recent months . . . in fact in Clinton's history. . . that any suggestion of work interruption by strike bas affected the area . . .The last time was last summer when the teamsters union brought men into town to control trucking opera- tions . Twenty Enrol For Basic English Classes At CDCI Twenty people registered on Monday evening for the course in Basic English being conducted at the Clinton District Collegiate In- stitute by J. G. Peacock. Classes are being held for advanced stud- ents, each Tuesday evening, and for Thursday evening it is hoped that a beginners class' may be started. Mr. Peacock reported that he needed four more beginners to warrant holding a separate class for them. However, on Tuesday he already had two ready to reg- ister, and prospects looked good. THE NEW ERA --90th YEAR eco THE NEWS -RECORD -74th YEAR No. 40—The Home Paper With the News CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1954 6 cents a copy -- $2.50 a year Penny Sale Over, The Auxiliary Workers Can Relax • Elated after successfully concluding the week-long Penny Sale conducted by members of the Clinton Hospital Auxiliary, these ladies take it easy. Back row, left to right are Mrs. F. Chapman, one of the lucky winners, holding her prize, a wool blanket; Mrs. Ruby Haddy, Mrs. W. Morlok, Mrs. 0. L. Engelstad. Front row, Miss Win O'Neil, convener of the Sale, holding the minute minder, which it was her luck to win, and Mrs. Harry Ball, president of the Auxiliary. • (News-Reaord photo)• Council Holds Merry Session Monday Discuss Parking, Drains, Audit No audience. No delegations. No petitions. Action of the Clinton Town Council went on its merry, though at times slightly confused way on Monday evening, with Mayor M. J. Agnew presiding, and all members present with the exception of finance committee ehairman Councillor George Knights. Though one councillor remarked afterwards that there was so much jollity that he could barely follow the trend of the meeting, some items were dealt with summarily, other were considered, and arrange- ments were made for further investigation of some./ Bazaar A Success! Nearly $2,000 Raised In Community Project One of the most outstanding and successful events ever held by a women's organization in Clinton was experienced last Saturday • when the Clinton Hospital Auxin Tiff stagern Winer and penny sale. With the proceeds to be used in the furnishings of the new nurses' residence, which is now under- construction,the total amount realized, according to the treasurer, Mrs. A, J. McMurray, was $1,885.67—and with donations still being received, this figure is steadily creeping towards the $2,000 mark. The event proved popular, as men, women and children enjoyed the fair -like atmosphere, both at the bazaar and penny sale, Although the goal set was $1,500, the auxiliary, which conscientious- ly commenced plans last January, ' was overwhelmed by the success achieved. Mrs. Frank Fingland, who con- vened the bazaar, said that success of the venture goes not to any one groilp, but to every individual who contributed — "right to the housewife who came miles with a hand -crocheted doilie, The re- sponse was marvellous, and it is not possible to thank them all. This is the answer of the people of Clinton and community and of others, towards the need of our hospital and its 'nurses," she said. Miss Win O'Neil, convener on the penny sale, remarked that there was •a wonderful feeling towards the sale as a whole, and that it pleased the committee in charge that the prizes won, were so equal- ly distributed in Clinton and the surrounding community. She ex- pressed appreciation to the Beattie Furniture Store, where the sale was held for a week, to the many businessmen and others who do- nated prizes or cash, The bazaar at •the town hall netted $1,061,67, from the 12 var- ious booths and the tea-room. A fortune-telling booth, staffed by a palmist, Mrs. M. Brown, realized $10.20. The "green thumb" table, with Mrs. C. H. Epps and Mrs. D. J. Lane in charge, saw proceeds of $86.81. A produce booth sponsored by the Mary Hastings' group, with Mrs. W. Colclough, as representa- tive, profited $39.47. The deli- catessen tab/e, presided over by the Kinette Club, with Mrs. K. W. Colquhoun in charge, realized $96.12. - The I-OBA with Mrs. E. Bell and Mrs. T. Deeves as representatives, operated the White Elephant booth and netted $98.18. A produce booth sponsored by the Catholic Wo- men's League, with Mrs. J. A. An- stett as representative, realized $44.85. Nurses from the hospital • sponsoring a fish -pond, with Mrs. A.Rbbinson, as representative, •prOfited $38. The Wornen's Institute sponsor- ing the sewing booth netted $77.25 The baking booth in the charge of the Legion Auxiliary, with Mrs. V. Habgood as representative cleared 869,50. Good used clothing sold by the Officers' Wives Auxil- iary of the RCAF Station with The Weather • 1954 1953 High -Low High Low Sept. 30 78 65 68 55 Oct. 1 69 57 65 37 , 2 '64 59 71 39 3 74 60 80 54 4 68 52 71 45 5 55 45 58 38 • 6 52 37, 53 43 Rain: 2.38 ins. Rain: 45 ine 1VIrs. N. Younglin charge, cleared $96.66. With Mrs. Malcolm Mc- Taggart in chafge, the Touch and Take booth realized $113.70, while .the Rebekah Lodge with MM. Car - road -McPherson 'as -representative, gained $149.65 for the bazaar. A tea convened. by the Order of the Eastern Star, was in the charge of Mrs. W. Wells and turned in $93.28. The tea was served in the council chamber. Winners of a dressed chicken, raffled at the bazaar by the Xin- ette Club was won by Mrs. George Falconer, while a ham, donated by Orval Stanley, Clinton, was won by Mrs. Sheldon Ross, R. R. 1, Brucefield. Little Theresa Zablocld, 'pretty six-year-old 'Nev' Canadian" from Londesboro, proved popular as she mingled among the throngs in her Polish National costume offering fresh posies. Many organizations in the area of Clinton have forwarded cash donations to assist with the pro- ject. Sincere appreciation is extended to each and every person who by hit or her co-operation made the whole event the success that it was and contributions received from "New Canadians", WiTO are now a part of the community, were received with gratitude. 0 of 0 Request In reply to a recommendation from the Clinton and District Chamber of Commerce, the by- laws committee of the Council was requested to bring in a by-law to inaugurate two-hour parking limit on Clinton's main streets. Coun. Gliddon stated: I believe this is a matter of urgency. I've contacted 30 merchants on Main Street, and 25 of them are in favour. of oe —enforced- otwo-hour, parking limit. Reeve Nediger: Pleased to see this happen now, rather than as in Seaforth after council made a de- cision in favour of meters. Mayor Agitew: You know what this means.—you'll need another polieeman. Coun. Gliddon: Don't think so. Coun. Livermore: I'm opposed to it. In a town this size, we don't need it. Anywhere you park in Clinton, yoll are within five min- utes walk to down town. Believe the goverrunent is catering too much to motorists. Saturday is the only day in Clinton that we ever need more parking space. Be- lieve that every time we pass an- other by-law there's money con- nected with it. I'm here to see that taxes are kept down. Deputy Reeve Crich. It is not' fair for a businessman to run a business and have his employees park in front of his business place all day. Even delivery wagons are barred, and must be double parked to discharge goods. Mayor Agnew: We started this thing too late. We should have had laws made years ago to keep cars Net proceeds for the penny sale from parking on the main streets. amounted to $711, with 74 prizes Initially highways are for traffic. all having beeri donated. The pr - Parking is secondary. People in were displayed and tickets sold in our block palic in front of my store,—if I don't get there first. Sometinies tandem trucks virm be parked there for hours at a time. Reeve Inediger; I see the time is not too far off when we'll have to have parking meters. In St. Marys the revenue from meters pays more than the cost of their police protection. Meters cost a town nothing. 95 per cent of farmers I've talked to are in favour of advance of the draw, with Mrs, William Morlok and Mrs, Mitcheal Shearing assisting Miss O'Neil. A loud -speaking system was set up the night of the draw, with A. J. McMurray as master of ceremon- ies, assisted by Mitcheal Shearing, William Morlok and Orval Engel- stad, The president of the hospital auxiliary, Mrs. Harry Bali, in ex- pressing her appreciation to every meters for Clinton. They're tickled individual concerned said, that it to find a place to park, where they was everyone working together wont to pork. that made the event the huge and Coun. McIntyre: We've gone a astonishing success that it was. long way this year. We've supplied Miss A. Sinclair, superintendent the Town Hall parking lot, which of the hospital, at the monthly is never full. Perhaps the vacant meeting of the auxiliary Monday lot across from the post office afternoon, in thanking the mem- could be used, if agreement with (Continued on Page Ten) •(Continued on Page Ten) W. A. Goodfellow To Officiate At County Horne The new addition to the Huron County Horfie at Clin- ton will be formally opened on Friday, 0ctob6 29, with W. A. GoodfelloW, Ontario Minister of Welfare, officiat- ing. The home, when completed, will accommodate 125- resi- dents, and it is expected that a staff of 20 to 22 will be la charge under• the supervision of the superintendent, Mrs. Martha Jacob. Fire In Bayfield Barn Big Threat To Rector's Car (By our Bayfield correspondent) Prompt action by several Air Force men going to work at RCAF Station Clinton, and the speedy arrival of the Hayfield firemen saved the barn on F. H. Paull's property and Rev. E. Carew-jones' car from complete destruction •by fire on Wednesday morning. The airmen noticedllarnes corning from the west peak of the roof. They awakened the Rector at 6.45 a.m. who turned in the alarm, and rol- led his automobile out of the barn, doing what they coulti with buc- kets cto keep it under control un- til' the. efficient Hayfield • Fire Brigade took charge, A hole was burned in the roof and siding at that point before the fire was extingaislied. • The cause of the blaze is a mystery, as there is no wiring in- stallation in the barn, It is thought that it .could have started from a spark ,from lightning, smoldering for a couple of days. The Rector thought :that Ale smelled smoke when he put. his car away Tues- day evening,' -but a search around the property failed to reveal any source for it. It could also have been started from birds or mice carrying in matches. Deseck Appeal Sustained By R6visifin Court Clinton Court of Revision Mon- day night ruled that the assess- ment of Andrew Deseck's property be sustained because of the 100 - foot frontage. In •the appeal of Mrs. Norman Egan, Holton, against her assess- ment of $5,400 on her property at the corner of Isaac and Wellington Streets, the court ruled that the assessment figure remain the same. This figure was reached after town assessor J. W. Manning re -assessed the building a few days ago. Since his first assessment, the house had been converted into two apartments. The first assess- ment allowed a 12 -per -cent deprec- iation, while the re -assessment al- lows a 25 -per -cent depreciation. An application by the Canadian Oil Co. for a refund of $150:96 on business tax on its Huron Street property for 189 days while prop- erty was not used, was approved by the court. Mrs. W. A. Aiken and two child- ren visited last week with Mrs. W. P. Cole, Highland Park, Mich. Mr. Aiken was with them both weekends. T. Pryde, MLA, At Kinsmen Dinner eviews Prison, Reformatory Set -Up — Thomas Pryde, MLA tor Huron, spoke to the Kinsmen Club of Clin- ton at the regular meeting held in Hotel Clinton on Tuesday evening. Mr. Pryde who served on • the select legislative committee oa re- form institutions, told the Kin of some of the problems that are faced today in penal institutions, and how they are being dealt with in Ontario. He explained that the province is responsible for all per- sons who are sentenced to less than two years, with the federal government taking charge of all criminals who have longer terms • Coming Events • .4a a word, minlatum '75a Friday, Oet. 15 — Come One Come all to the Legion Hall, Mus— ic by the Huron Ramblers. Danc- ing 9.30 to 1 o'clock. 38-9-b Thursday, Oet. 1 —Fowl Bingo, chickens and turkeys. Legion Memorial Hall, Kirk St, Clirlion. Thursdice, Oct 14—Robert Allan will show • pictures of Overseas Trip. Brucefield March. Auspices; Choir and WA. Admission 40c, 20c. 40-x Wed., Oct. 20— Clinton Legion Paper Drive. Paper, rags, mat- tresses. Tie securely. See next Week's paper for particulars. 40-b Saturday, Nov. 13: Bazaar in Couneil Chamber, Clinton, at 2 p.m. Auspices: Catholic Women's League. 40-b Wed. Nov. 24—St. Paul's Ang- lican Church Friendship Club Pre - Christmas Tea and Sale of Dolls' Clothes, in Parish Hall. Tea 25c, 40-b Every Friday night is dance nite at the Crystal Palace Ballroom, Mitchell. Clarence Petrie and the Night Hawks in attendance. 31to39b Dance every Wednesday and Saturday at Mantle's Wagon - Wheel, across from City Hall, Stratford. Herb Petiie's Orch- estra. 50c -75c. • 38tfb • The committee on which Mr. Pryde served was instructed to go into the reform institution to see if anything was wrong and to re- port how adverse conditions might be rectified. With so many different classes of prisoners one of the big prob- lems is how to deal with them," said Mr. Pryde. He added that of all the prisoners in the institutions 20 per cent were first offenders and 80 per cent repeaters, and a great deal of effort was being made to establish the first offend- ers as substantial citizens by teaching them trades that they would be able to use when re- leased. Various institutions are situated throughout the province and each handles a different class of prison- er, varying from the model prison- er to the real tough ones, At these places they are given work accord- ing to their clasSification; the most hardened criminal getting • the hardest work with the fewest priv- ileges. "In Guelph Reformatory, where they are taken immediately after they are sentenced," stated Mr. Pryde, "the prisoners are sorted out. The authorities find out how they got into trouble; if they have just slipped once, and estimate whether they can be reformed. "The cream of the cropis taken to Brampton which is indeed a model institution. A variety 01 trades are taught there and they receive the maximum of liberty and conveniences. We are happy to report that 80 per cent of the men who go to Brampton make good after they are released." Other Problems Other problems that have to be faced include the handling of the sex criminals, the mingling of the hardened criminal who has served several years in a federal peniten- tary (he knows all the tricks of the trade) with, the younger less experienced men, and the juvenile (Continued on Page Ten) 71 Housing units Begun At, Station / • Work commenced yesterday on the latest project to provide housing for members of the Royal, Canadian Air Force and their families, stationed at RCAF Station Clinton. The Bryers Con- struction Co. Ltd., Hamilton, who have been awarded the contract for providing the new units at the Station, have begun their job. Thanksgiving Day Hours At Post Office Open hours at the Clinton Post Office are announced by G. M. Counter, postmaste, r for Thanksgiving Day, next Mon- day, October 11: The wicket will be open from 10.30 to 11,30 in the morning, and from • 1.30 to 2.30 in the afternoon. The lobby will be open until six p.m. for the convenience of boxholders. KEN LEE Was the winner hi the open mile staged on the opening day of the CDCI Field Day last Friday. Weather conditions, and a mud- dy track forced postponement of some of the events. (News -Record Photo) .Tenders have been called on the construction of services to the housing, including roads, water supply and sewers, and tenders on this will close on Tuesday, Octob- er 19. Originally planned for 20 houses and 80 dual purpose housing units, the new section of the Permanent Married Quarters will include 71 family units. This will be made up of 13 houses, and tea other two-story buildings. The ten build- ings will inchide 58 apartments, (4, 6 and 8' apartments- each). The construction work is pro-, geeding under the supervision of H. C. Beaumont, Of the Central Mortgage and • Housing Corpora-, tion. Clinton Couple Celebrate • 25 Years Wed • A pleasant surprise party was given Mr: and Mrs, Archie Robin- son, Albert Street, on the eve a their silver wedding anniversary. Some of the guests 'were in cos- tume when a mock wedding was staged as part of the entertain- ment. Gifts of silver and a beautiful hostess chair, as well as a lovely three-story wedding cake made by one of the bride's sisters, Mrs. Griffiths and beautifully iced by Mrs. E. R. Davis, sister of Drew Fovider, added to a very lovely evening. Among the guests present were Nil's. Thelma (Rowchffe) Wright, Seaforth, bridesmaid 25 years ago and Robert Turner, Auburn, who was best man. Other guests were from Niagara Falls, London, Ham- ilton, Mitchell, Hensall, Brucefield, Goderich, Auburn, Clinton and surrounding district. It was also the llth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. James Turner (nee Lois Farquhar). Canadian Secretary Of Baptist Church Speaks At Clinton's Seventy -Fourth Speaking on the subject of "Baptists Behind the Iron Cur- tain", Rev. Dr. T. B. 1VIcDormand, Toronto, general secretary Of the Baptist Convention of Ontario arid Quebec, said here Sunday that Russia is, apparently trying to create a idetter impression of her- self than she has succeeded in doing. Dr. McDormand was in Clinton to speak at the 74th an- niversary services of the Clinton Baptist Church, Huron Street. "There are 5200,Baptist Church- es recognized by the Soviet regime behind the Iron Curtain, with a total membership of 525,000," said the speaker, explaining that this information was gained recently by three world Baptist leaders who, at the invitation of the presi- dent and secretary of the Russian Baptist Convention, and with the approval of the government, visit- ed' the Russian churthes. The delegates,he said, had a good cross-section view of the Baptist Church there, as they were given freedom to travel throughout the cndEunvtaerYby the government, church has to be licensed, a before it can be built or main- tained, said the speaker. ' In spite of the fact that the Russian government does not al- low its people to join the Baptist Church\in that country Unless they have reached the age of 25 years, the churches are crowded, and not a sufficient number of churches are permitted, said the speaker. "Moscow, with a population of 6,000,000 people, has one Baptist church; it has a meznbership of 5,000 people." Dr. McDormand said that it looks favorable that the Russian government will allow a delegation of 12 to 15 leaders of the Baptist church in that country to attend the golden jubilee of the Baptist World Alliance, which is scheduled for London, England, next July. If permission is granted, it will be the first time that taptist leaders will have had permission to leave Russia since the World War II. Joyriding Gets $50 Fine From Magistrate Here Hoping to have the case stand as an object lesson to other mem- bers of the RCAF who might be tempted to follow an example, Crown Attorney R. a Hays asked for a severe penalty in the case of an airman charged with joyriding, who appeared in court here in Clinton yesterday morning. Mag- istrate D. E. Holmes levied a $50 fine, or two weeks in jail. Accused had taken a car from the parking lot at the Sports Field opposite the RCAF Station Clinton, had driven to a dance in Goderich, and then returned the car to the lot. Bayfield Fair ---Biggest Ever 4-H Clubs Kindle Interest Though rani forced some of the livestockjudgingindoors at the Hayfield Fall Fair lastThursday, an excellent crowd was in attend- ance at the biggest fair in years. Not too many years ago, directors remembered only three cattle on the grounds. This year with the ever-increasing interest in 4-3I Club work, and in adUlt showings as well, there were upwards of 125 cattle shown. Indoor exhibits were good,/ a.nd well displayed in the large Lions Arena. There waS , an excellent display of work from the district !public schools. Some Of The Many Booths At The Monster Bazaar Last Saturday When $1,061 Was Raised Pictured in the Fish Pond booth which the nurses sponsored at the Monster Ba:raar on Saturday, are (left to right) Mrs. Charles Brown, Bob Robison, Mrs. Kev Cooke, Mrs, J. E. "Dick" McDonald, Miss Helen Black, Miss Elaine Brown, Mrs A Robinson. In the centre photo shown in a section of the Green Thumb booth are - Mrs. D. T. Lane and Mrs. C. H. Epps. Seated in front is little Miss Theresa Zablocki, dressed in her native Polish costume, who later sold fresh flowers throughout the bazaar area. Holding the hooked rug at the right are Mrs. D. E. dliddon, Mrs. Ja et Zapfe, Brucefield, Noble Grand of the Rebekah Lodge, and M'- rarman McPher- son, convenes of the Rebekah booth.• (News -Record photos) FINE ARTS Oil paititing, scene, Hales Dres- ser, Hayfield; Mrs. Harper English, Clinton. 05 painting, portrait, Jan Verbrugge,. Hayfield; H. A. Fuss, Zurich. Oil painting, .408, Jan Verbrugge, Hales Dresser. Water colon scene, Mrs. J. Howard, Hay- field. Water colot, AOS, H. A, Fuss. Charcoal, original, Mrs. J. Howard, Miss E. Weber, Zurich. Poster, agricultural subject, Mrs. J. Howard. Hand -made greeting dards, Mrs. J. Howard. Pencil sketch from nature, loeal, H. A. Fuss. Any new craft, Jan Ver- brugge, Mrs. Harry Torrance, Hay- field. Collection of snapshots, Mrs. H. Torrance, Jan Verbrugge. Special, from Fair Acres Studio, Hayfield, or for best painting, oil, watercolor, of a familiar Hayfield scene Jan Verbrugge, Hales Dres- ser. 'For best painting, ay med- ium or drawing of a farm scene, Mrs, J. Howard; Mrs, W. Metcalf, Hayfield. FLOWERS and PLANTS Collection of cut flowers, Mrs. W. Doupe, Exeter, Allan Haugh, Brucefield; small bouquet- in vase, Mrs. W. Doupe, Mrs, W. Colclough, Clinton; table bouquet, Infra. W. Doupe, Mrs. Ed Grigg, Clinton; fall bouquet of wild flowers, fol- iage, berries or any combination, Mrs. D. Doupe, Allan Haugh; win- ter bouquet of dried flowers, Allan Haugh, John Grigg, Clinton. Collection of Begonias, Allan Haugh; collection of coleus, Allan Haugh, Mrs. W. Doupe; collection of geraniums, Allan Haugh, Mrs. Doime; collection of Calendulas, A. Haugh, Mrs. Bruce Keys'Var- na; Asters, Mrs. W. Doupe, Allan Haugh; Crysanthemums, Mrs. W. Doupe, Allan Haugh; Cosmos, Al- lan Haugh, Fred McClymont, Var- na; Dahlias (modern), Mrs. W. Doupe, Allan Haugh; Dahlias (old • (Continued on Page Six)