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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1955-09-22, Page 1Orbe sfiri4t €LdtuIin (By W. •D. D.). IT CERTAINLY" HAS BEEN A wonderful holiday , You know, these late summer vacations have their good points ... All through the regular holiday time, we were plagued by questions like, "When are you having your vacation?". , and then this• changed to a period of time when everyone had come back from theirs and wanted to tell all about them and we had no new things to talk about ourselves ... Then just before we left for the CWNA convention in Vancouver, a lady called up and asked, "When did you' get : back from your vacation?''. . DURING ALL THIS TIME when staff members talked about feeding deer in Algonquin Park. and visiting the Scouts at Niagara andeverybody on the street had some story about cruising down the St. Lawrence' or visiting on Manitoulin • .. or that lovely hotel they, stayed in on the, East coast , , , or: said `We're liv- ing at the lake this year", sort of casually • . , we" personally felt rather put upon . , , Now, however well gladly spend five minutes of our time telling anybody about the wonders of the mountains :. the blues of the western lakes and that wonderful, happy, busy, exciting _ and not "really wicked -city of Vancouver ... _ IN FACT, WE GIVE WARNING the rest of this column is nothing but a lot of lighthearted stuff about travelling in the CNR's • green and gold coaches ... walk- ingover the plush carpets of the Hotel Vancouver ... and all that sort of thing So if you're not interested --just stop reading right here, and get on with the class- ifieds and sports and social news we won't mind :. * * * THE TRIP BY CNR. WAS QUITE delightful ,,. after the first day, train travel becomes a way of .life, tether than a method of transportation . , . One gets rather used to the pampering which all the porters and waiters give you ... one porter in particular rarely passed through the car, without asking if there was anything he could get for anybody .. The chuffing rythnin of the wheels on the tracks seems to fit in well with the lazy long hours of doing absolutely nothing- ON THE TRAIN WITH US WAS. Barry- Wenger of the Wingham Advance Times; Mr. and Mrs. Goldie Buckingham, Kincardine News and George Tatham, Lis- towel Mr. and Mrs. George Slllis, Goderich Signal -Star and Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Atkey Ar'li- prior (formerly of Clinton) travelled out by CPR, but the Ellises carne back by CNR with Laurie Colnehiehre and tityt4if * * * THE HOTEL VANCOUVER IS particularly magnificent to our way of thinking for the colour scheme, all the way from the smiling tall doorman's uniform , , , to the woodwork and the bed- spreads and the draperies are matched shades of bro�wn--all the way from a .sycamoresshade to deep chocolate brown ... �* * * YOU MAY THINK WE SPEAK rattier glibly of sycamore .. , just as though we knew whereof we speak ... well, we do—for on the Princess Nanaimo ferry boat on the way back from Vancouver Is- land it was our pleasure , to find about ten differentkinds of wood panelling, which the CPR had kindly labelled with neat little signs ... There was Nigerian Pear from West Africa; sycamore, str- eight grained elm and alive ash, figured ash from Great Britain; quilted birch from Canada; Pom meli (bleached) from West Africa -and Queensland Walnut from Australia A little lesson in georgraphy and what not right in the midst of travelling * * *` WE GOT RATHER A. BANG out of taking our bows for our sedlend and third prize winnings . , that happened on Tuesday afternoon right after a very fine luncheon... The newspaper folk are fed so well at these conventions that really it is necessary to sit back. and think about it for awhile`af- ter each meal Actually we were very proud of the chief prize-winner in our :class The Acton Free Press went home with two trophies symbolizing first prize for best all round paper, and also best front pages competition . (We did not. drop dead after. receiving second prize, as an Aber - deep Angus apparently did at the CNE) .. , * * * ONE OF .T.HE HIGHLIGHTS OF the • convention was tea at the home of "millionaires" Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Graham Their home was thrown open for up- wards of 300 of us who wandered at will peering at the eight -foot wide by 12 -feet high budgie cage (Continued on Page 12) The Weather 1955 1954 High Low Nigh Low Sept. 7 78 44 • 79 65 8 64 33 69 51• 9 69 46 70 43 10 90 61 72 55 11 64 51 66 52 12 62 42 64 40 13 71 44 59 54 14 78 54 59 51 15 75 31 57 52 16 82 42 62 56 17 89 61 61 55 18 89 63 67 55 19 89 59 71 • 61 20 74 • •:51 65 54 - 21 60 33 __60 50 Rain: .64 ins: Rain: 1.66 ins. Rain: 2,50 ins. THE NEW ERA ---40th YEAR No. 38—The Horne paper With the News CLINTON, ONTARIO), THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 19555 Your "Home Pipe ." is a Prize -Winner These three issues of the Clinton News -Record, representative of the papers issued throughout the year; were enteredin Canada Wide competition with other weekly newspapers of more than 1,000 circulation. Tied for second place in the best all round class with the Renfrew (Ont.) Advance, the "Home Paper Witte. the News" also placed third in the competition for best editorial. page, and tied for third' place for best front page with the High River (Alta.) Times. There were about 60 papers entered in this class for competition. (Photo by. Hodges) Back Shop And Office Staff Who Did The Joh Rather pleased with their accomplishments the front office and back shop staff members posed for a picture so their readers could see their satisfaction,, From left to right, Clarence Cooper, Frank M. McEwan, Harry J. McEwan, Wilma D. Dinnin, Murray E. Colquhoun, Murray McEwan and Laurie Colquhoun. (Photo by MacLarens) County Promotion Board Discusses ail Truck'o New Region Scheme With Branch Men Begin Service On October 17 At an informal "dinner meeting in the Hotel Bedford, Goderich, yesterday evening, interested members of the Huron County In- dustrial Promotion Board and the Goderich Industrial Commission met to discuss the growth of Qnt- ario and the advantages of the new region scheme Which is being put into being by the Trades and Industry Branch of the Depart- ment of Planning and Develop- ment. Tim Turnbull and R. Botts from the Branch were in attendance to describe the scheme and the met- hod of implementation. Mr. Turn- bull stated that since the birth of the Huron County Board in an Exeter restaurant a little over a year ago, it has been proven that this county was far ahead in in- dustrial development in the pro- vince. In the new zoning scheme, Mr- point central to the region, when on will be grouped with the count- representatives of all of the mun- les of Perth, Wellington and Wat- icipalities will meet to discuss the erloo into the Upper Grand River (idea, region. Each of the counties will be termed a zone, and will have a board of directors made up of 12 men elected from theurban mun- iclpalities, From these, three from each zone will form ` a central committee. A full time manager will be hired for the job of indus- trial promotion. Also, Mr. Turnbull outlined' the method of financing the plan. For each dollar raised, by the munic- ipalities, the Department will match it with one dollar. It is thought unreasonable to begin the plan with less than $20,000, and it will be up to the zones to raise the initial $10,000. Apportioned over the four counties this does not appear to be much. It was suggested that Clinton's. share would be $180, approximately. Within six weeks it is proposed that a meeting be held at some Le g -ion :Memorial Hall Dedicated In Recent • Impressive Ceremony The Legion ' Memorial Hall on' Kirk Street, the home of Clinton Branch 140, was dedicated in an impressive ceremony on Sunday, September 11. Over 250 Legion members were on hand from Brussels, Seaforth, Exeter and Hensall to help the Clinton vet- erans mark the•memorable day in the history of the branch. Major Harold Tolley, Sault. Ste. Marie, immediate past president of the provincial command, was guest speaker. He told his aud- ience that the new hall was "not only a • memorial to those who died but it is a great asset to the community." He reviewed the progress, of Legion in the past 30 years with regard to the -building of new halls. "It is a sign that the Legion is on the march", he said. Major Tulley stated that during his year as president that the mernbership of the Legion had doubled. "We cannot expect to do that again, "he continued," but we must keep moving forward or we will fall down on the job." He praised the success of Leg- ion scholarships and pointed with pride to some of the offices diet students had attained through the education that they had received with Legion assistance. He com- mended thework done by the Legion Auxiliary. Major Talley cut the ribbon to officially open the hall and Rev, R; M. P. Bulteel offered a prayer. of dedication. )Marine Unveiled Highlight of the service was the unveiling of a plaque by past - presidents of the branch G. M. Counter and Dr. F. G. Thompson assisted by zone commander J, D. Thorndike. The plaque is in mem- ory of More than $0 deceased vet- erans of the Clinton area. Legion president J. W. Counter. opened the programby welcoming those who were in attendance. He reviewed the progress of the branch and stated that it had al- ways been the ultimate goal of thebranch to have a permanent home.. He sales' that voluntary labour, Clinton and township councils and the ,Ladies' Auxiliary contributed much no reducing pro- duction costs. Mayor Agnew extended a wel- come from Clinton. As a charter member he reviewed the days pe- fore the branch was formed and congratulated. the Clinton mbm- bers on their new hall. e• Rev. G. G. Burton, London, for- merly of Clinton and Brucefield, read the scripture lesson and Rev. D. J. Lane offered a prayer. Special Legion guests on hand included: Fred O'Brecht, Durham,' provincial vice-president; Chester Meriam, Tara, provincial vice- president; J. D, Thorndike zone commander. Other guests included Thomas Pryde, MLA; represent- ative from the township councils of Tuckersmith, Hallett, Goderieb and Stanley, and members of Clinton town council.: Immediately preceding,theded- ication ceremonya parade „led by pipe bands from Exeter, brussels and Clinton went to the cenotaph, Wreaths were laid by president, 3, W. Counter; Major Tinley and Mrs. Belly Stanley, Mail delivery between London and Wingham will be made by truck instead of train starting October 17. Post Office officials in London said recently the, change Is being made in an effort to improve serv- ice asa result of complaints from Exeter-Wingham area residents. The truck delivery .service all points previously served by the mixed train between London and Clinton. Contract has been awarded to Patrick Marrinan, of RR 1, Clan- deboye, who will provide return mail service daily. a REEVE MEL CRIOHI WINS POULTRY PRIZES AT BIRTH When Clinton's reeve, -Mel Crich spends the afternoon at the fair he doesn't go just for fun. He crated up some of his best poultry (he keeps Rhode Island -Reds and Banties) and hied himself off to Blyth yesterday where he totaled four firsts, four seconds and two thirds. Congratul ations For Paper's Recent Success 'Two very much welcomed tele, grams of 'congratulation were received in the office 'of the News -Record early Iast week. One was front George Drew, leader of the Conservative Par- , ty in the federal government who said: My heartiest congrat- ulations on your success in win- ning the award of the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association, I am delighted to see that the paper has been recognized in this way. The second was from A. R. Ford, editor-in-chief and all at the London Free'. Press, which read: Congratulations on your ,splendid showing at the Canad- ian: Weekly Convention. This is a real achievement. THE NEWS:RECORD-74th YEAR 6 cents a copy — $2.50 a year Elderly Man Dies After tar Willard Lee, formerly of RR 2, Clinton, died on Monday evening in Clinton Public Hospital, frail injuries received when his car crashed on Highway 8 a mile west of Dublin. Apparently the 68 - year -old man missed a detour sign crashed througha barrier 'and struck a bridge being reconstruct- ed on'the-highway, Passengers in the car were Miss Laura Jervis, Clinton, ,who was in deep' shock with severe head in- juries and lacerations of the right leg; John Harnwell, 87, Goderich, received a fractured hip and mult- iple lacerations of •the face and head; Mrs. Ella Woolvin, sister of the driver, was not injured, - Suffragan Bishop W. A. Townshend Had Start In Bayfield Trinity Church (By our Bayfield correspondent) At a special meeting of the Synod of the Diocese of Huron of the, Anglican Church held in London, on Monday, September 19, the first Suffragan Bishop of the Diocese was chosen, By an overwhelming majority on this historic .occasion the Venerable William A. Townsh- end, D.D. Archdeacon of Huron was elected. He was accorded 125. of the 188 clerical votes on the second baliot,'and 191 of the 806 on the. lay ballot. In each case he need- ed a .majority of both houses. The first ballot, an honorary one in which the clergy put fore - ward 22 names and the laymen 41, clearly showed that the bishop—elect would have little tyouble in future ballots. He was given 93 yotes by his fellow - clergy and '115 by the laymen, in both cases well ahead of the Ven. 1-0 F. Appleyard Archdea- con of Brant. The Suffragan bishop elect of Huron Diocese will be in this district on Sunday evening when he will conduct the Harvest C of C,Apple Day Committees Meeting on Monday evening the general membership of the Clinton and District Chamber of Commerce endorsed the decision of their directors to sponsor an apple show in the town hall, here on November 5. The prize list will amount to about $165. Committees formed were: dance Reeve Mel Crich, H. E. Hartley; draw tickets, Orval Engelstad, John Anstett; publicity and ad- vertising, Bob Campbell.' Tonight the merchants of the town are meeting to discuss a promotional scheme for their businesses. Thanksgiving service , in St Paul's Church, Hensali, Immediately it became appar- ent that the Archdeacon of Hur- on had won, sufficient 'votes for Appleyard jumped to his feet and moved that his election be made unanimous. He was sec- onded by the Rev. Canon C. C. W. Mixer, Kitchener, and both houses voted for the motion without dissent. When the bishop -elect took his place at a small table along- side the Rt. Rev. George N. Luitton, Lord Bishop of Huron, the 500 lay and clerical deleg- ates rose with one accord acrd applauded, (Continued on Page 11) Geo. German Buys Nediger Business An amalgamation of two long established coal dealerships in Clinton took place early this week when George C. German and Son, purchased the coal and fuel oil business which has been operated by John W. Nediger, • Mr, German is no newcomer to the fuel business, since for the past ten years he Tins been in business for himself, using three trucks for delivering coal. For the past two years his son, 131I1 has been working with him. Though 'a native of Warkworth County, Mr. German has lived in Clinton nearly twenty years at the corner of John and. Queen Streets, where their head office for the business still is. For 17 years he was with the Rural Hy- dro operating out :of ,Clinton as foreman. The bulk of coal will be stored at the old Nediger sheds on the west side of Highway 8 near the west edge of town. Orders for prompt delivery of the modern heating fuel oil will be received also. Miss Jervis was taken to Clin- ton. Public Hospital and the. next day was tran'ferred to Victoria Hospital, Loudon. OPP Constable H. Snell, Sea forth,; investigated. A native of Londesboro, Mr. Lee was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Lee. Of recent years he hadlived at the,home of ., Mr. and Mrs; Leslie Jervis, near Hoimesville. Surviving are one son, Edwin, Goderich; three brothers, Charles, Clinton; Sidney, Sarnia; Thomas, Colborne Township; four sisters, Mrs. Jack Scott, Londesboro; Mrs, Bert Beacom, - Scottsville; Mrs, Roy Doan; Port Colborne and Mrs, Woolvin, His wife, the former Ella Kershunski, died '25 years ago. ' Service was conducted this af- ternoon, Thursday, September 22, from the Bali and Mutch funeral home, High Street, Clinton, by K. L. Sweigard, pastor of Clinton Pentecostal church: Eph. Snell Gets Gift; Interview With Ed. Sullivan Ephraim Snell RR 2, Clinton, received a gift from his .:fellow exhibitors at• • the Canadian Nat- ional Exhibition last 'week. - The occasion was to marls half ` a cen- tury of exhibiting at the CNE by Mn Snell. His friends presented a smart smoking stand and pipe. Also to highlight the occasion, Mr. Snell and one of the jersey breeders were honoured by an escort of Miss Marilyn Bell, ,Cliff Lumsden and Ed Sullivan in a Lincoln con- vertible to an interview with. Sull- ivan. m Hullett Township's leading Lei- center breeder has been bringing home prizes throughout most of the years, from the CNE, West- ern Fair, Royal Winter Fair, and of course Clinton's Spring Show This year was no exception, He Claimed both ram and ewe champ- ionships at the CNE, At Western he battled for honours with the Emke Bros. flocks, and came home with Champion and reserve championships in both ram and ewe classes. In fact he came home from London with all the first prizes in the Leicester classes, ex- cept in one class for a pen of three ram lambs when his cam- petitors took the honours. PROVINCIAL POLICE SEIZE BEER IN RAID OF CLUB Ontario Prost racial Police of the Goderich detachment' executed a search warrant at the Horseshoe Club in West Wawanosh Town- ship last Saturday night and seiz- ed a quantity of ale and beer. Charges are pending under the Canada Temperance Act "Dan" Follows Brother Don As Head Of Clinton's Thriving Kinsmen Club Kinsmen President 'Kenneth W. "Danny" Colgyulhoun and his exec- utive were installed at the regular bi-monthly meeting of the Kins- men Club of Clinton on. Tuesday evening. Deputy District Gover- nor Ken McKenzie, Listowel, was on hand to perform the impres- sive ceremony,. In his address to the Clinton Club the Deputy District Gover- nor outlined the four point policy of the district executive. He stres- sed internal expansion saying that all Kinsmen Clubs should try dur- ing the coming year to become strong and healthy. "We are al- ways on the lookout for good new blood," he added. ' "Kin education is most import- ant," the speaker added, "we must know what we stand for, how we are. governed and how big we are." Mr, McKenzie pointed out that all Kinsmen '•should.be- come familiar with the levels of Kinsmanship, national, district and club. He advised the Clinton club to educate the incoming members with a questionaire 1955-56 Kin Executive Installed The Kinsmen Club of Clinton got off to a good start on Tuesday night when their executive was installed by Deputy District Governor Ken McKenzie, Listowel. Shown above, left to right, front row: Ken McKenzie, Don C. Colquhoun, immediate past president; K. W. "Danny' Colquhoun,, president. Back row: I-Iarhy S. McEwan, first vice-president; Don R. Kay, Seco -d 'vice-president; Bev. Bray, treasurer; Gordon Grigg, secretary.. (Photo by Trott) ,wv .' 'p'Y "•" dealing in all phases of Kin. ' "A .good public . relations pro- gram is a must," he said, "you should keep your local paper fully _ informed of all your activities, both service and social." The Deputy District Governor asked for the support of district's policy and for representatives from the Clinton club at all dist- rict functions. He 'praised the work to date of the Clinton club and expressed the opinion that the prosperity that the club has enjoyed had not come from luck but from hard work. Those installed for the coming 1955-56 • term were: immediate past president, Don C. Colquhoun; president, K. W. Colquhoun; first vice-president, H. J. McEwan; second vice-president, Don Kay; secretary, Gordon Grigg; treas- urer, Bev Bray; registrar, Doug- las Bartliff; directors, R. D. Frem- lin, Frank Cook, William Hearn; bulletin editor, William Hearn, Rending opted George HicTrks headedhyPresena five man delegation from the Listowel KinS- men Club. This delegation pre- sented the Clinton Kinsmen with the "Raiding Trophy". This trophy was originated to promote fellow- ship amongst the clubs of the zone. Tt must be taken by atleast five men to another club within two weeks. If all the rules of the trophy are not adhered to, the Clinton club is subject to .a fine, Attendance Pins Presented Douglas Bartliff, Don C Col- quhoun, and Gordon Herman were presented with 200 percent pins; Gordon Grigg with his 100 per- cent. Kinsman Frank McEwan acted as sergeant -at -arms. Birthday Club Miss William Graham, resident at the Huroh County Home, will -celebrate, her 86th birthday there ' to -morrow, .September 23. Miss Graham was formerly a resident at Seaforth. James Lockhart, Rattenbury Street, Clinton, celebrated his. 87th: birthday on September 11.