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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1955-12-01, Page 2PAGE; TWO i CLINTON NEWS-f4,'EWJ ;ecora THE CLINTON NEW SRA (1865)' and THE, CLINTON NEWS RECORD (1881) Amalgamated 1924 MEMBER: Canadian and Ontario Weekly Newspapers Associations and Western Ontario Counties Press': Association Sworn Circulation 2,021 PUBLISIIED 'BVEtUY THURSDAY' AT CLINTON, ONTARIO, IN TIM, HEART OF ITURON COUNT Population 2,828 EDITOR: WILMA D. DINNIN SUBSCRIPTION RATES: 'Payable in 'advance—Canada and Great Britain: $3.00 a year; United States and Foreign: $4.00; Single Copies Seven Cents" Authorized is second class mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa,, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1955 Nomination Night Speeches Made By Candidates Here Last Week (Continued from Page One) "Hallowe'en is getting to be the worst pest" and that the citizens Must be able to do something to educate the children what the day should be -one night of fun, not a whole month of pranks. S. W. Glidden (nominated by N. Livermore and Louis Freeman) commended the firemen and the department for their fine work and co-operation with the town. He said he ;had enjoyed council work. for the past five years, but that he would not stand. D. J. Thorndike (nominated by C. Cooper and H. Kingswell) said if he were elected he would fight for good sidewalks, and for trac- tors to keep sidewalks clear of snow. John A. Sutter (nominated by R. N. Irwin and E. E. Rumball); Robert Irwin (nominated by L. Haughton and M. T. Corless) were not present. George Beattie (nominated by M. T, Corless and L. Haughton) complained that it was not fair to ask him for a report before the chairmen of committees were ask- ed,to give theirs. He commented on the excellent job done by the public works committee whose work this year had to be done in six months instead of 12. He _ mentioned Rattenbury Street, a greatly travelled street, which needed blaektopping badly. Beattie said that the mill rate in town would be much higher if it were not for the service clubs. For an example, he said that towns with publicly, owned tee plants ask for from four to nine mills to operate the rinks, while in Clinton the Lions look after the rink. Mr, Beattie gave an excellent address on the needs of the Ceme- tery Board, and the plans for the future to increase the .financial stability of that board, which he said would soon be self supporting, He outlined plans for a vault to take care of winter burials ex- pense, and mentioned the interest which the Women's Institute took in keeping the, cemetery property in good 'repair. Herbert G. Bridle (nominated by L. Haughton and Clayton Dix- on); 3. E. Dale (nominated by M. T. Corless and G. E. Rumball) were not present. W. G. Riehl (nominated by Cliff. Lobb and Kurt Van Riesen) prom- ised that he would let his name stand. "If elected I will serve the town, and if .defeated will continue to take an interest in my home. town," he said, Deputy Reeve - Nelson W. Trewartha (nominat- ed by W. E. Perdue and E. W. Morrison) expressed ,his pleasure at receiving an acclamation, and said he felt ten years •younger since entering council six months ago. He predicted a nice surplus: this year, mentioning 54,000 of the 1954 taxes yet to come in, and a good streets grant expected. He said the reason that King Street, new shed, 'and -'sidewalks. not budgeted' for could be paid, leaving ' a surplus, was that in. the middle of the year the town got some 58,200 back into the budget. Next year, said Trewartha, the 30 -year debentures on the Colleg- iate would be paid off. He said, "How can we get industry here with taxes at 74 mills, when Gode- rich has 58 mills? He spoke of the need for an elderly people's home in. Clinton, so that the older folk would not have to go out of town to live. He looked forward again to going "up to County" recalling that back in 1919, 1920, and 1921, he used to be called "the watchdog of the treasury" and ended by saying that Clinton is noted far and wide for being up to date, and that industry was not too badly needed when RCAF Station was at Clinton's door. Reeve Burton Stanley (nominated by H. Kingswell and C. W. 'Brown). mentioned ten trees planted on King Street and plans for improv- ing Clinton's back streets. He said, that last year the dump had cost 51,800 while this year the cost was down to $400. He said he did not intend to spend a life- time in council work, but that two or three years given right was as good a contribution to a town. ' Melvin Crich (nominated by A. F. Cu'riore and Joseph Silcock) reviewed the, year's work with county council. As chairman of the town property committee he mentioned his disappointment at not being able to fix up the "audit- orium ' of the town hall, since about $1,600 of his budget had gone for extra audit expense, and nearly $300 for legal fees. Crich recalled defeating Stanley two years ago, and Nediger last year, and that he intended to keep' climbing, with the aim in 1957 Of being warden of Huron. Mayor William Miller (nominated by T. H. Murphy and W. E. Perdue) spoke of the old public schobl, asking whether any chance of us- ing it as a school in the future existed. He predicted that if it •were removed the six lots could be built upon, on which tax rev- enue could' be considerable. He mentioned a possible increase in the county rate this year, and. said he would like to see a finan- cial Statement of the public school expenses published at the end of the year. Morgan J. Agnew •(nominated by G. E. Rumball and M. T. Cor- less) said it had been an honour through the past year to sit with men of the integrity which he found in the councillors and said that "we have met any troubles this year courageously". He said he did not believe in praising pub - lb; employees, ("We had an ex- cellent police force, spoiled in just that way,") but we have a good force now, and a good town clerk. He said that the council worked with a good deal of information that the majority of the public never had, and they acted or those facts. "1 feel neither too old," said Mr. Agnew, "nor too lazy, to be mayor. I have a lot of good char- acteristics, and I see no reason for you to change your vote from what it was two years ago. I nm asking you to return me for mayor." - Electors, Town of Clinton: As Your Reeve in 1955, I feel I have played a big part in getting —King Street paved —Main Street sidewalks —Public Hospital grant and If Elected for 1956 will be in favour of —black top for either Ratten- bury or Princess and Perci- val IF funds are available. BUT, I do not believe in over -stepping the budget and running the town into debt. 7 THANK YOU for your support in the past - 1 trust that you will see .fit to elect me in 1956. —MELVIN CRiCH -- For Transportation to and from Polls --Call any taxi in town — INTERESTED IN PROGRESS ? ' YES, WE ALL ARE ASSURE OUR TOWN'S CONTINUED PROGRESS For BETTER STREETS, BETTER SIDEWALKS IMPROVED GARBAGE COLLECTION. 1 have spent considerable time in the past year • on these projects and wish to seem them completed in 1956, Therefore, 1 Would appreciate your support at the polls on Monday, December 5, 1955. Buxton Stanley For Reeve -- FOR TRANSPORTATION PHONE '414 - - 415 .rom Our 40 Years Ago CLINTON NEW ERA /Thursday, November 25,'1915 , L. Cook has moved frim the Ie•.use on Kiric Street to the double house' on: Victoria Street. Dr. Waugh, chief inspector and also Model'Sehool inspector, paid the ClintonModel School a visit on Wednesday of this. week. T, E. East moved this week to his own house on James street. Miss Maude Wiltse Spent the weekend with . her friend Miss Jennie Grant. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Culling - /game returned Wednesday night'. from their honeymoon trip and will now get settled in their home an. Rattenbury Street. . 40 Years Ago CLINTON NEWS -RECORD Thursday, November 25, 1015 D. Elliott, while moving a stove cne day last week, had the rills - fortune to have one of his hands severely jammed. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Williams are moving in from the Base Line and will occupy the Hessian cot- tage on Huron street. R. J. Holmes has gone west on a business trip. Henry Carrick of town, on Tuesday celebrated his 79th birth - clay . and invited a few friends in to make merry with him. Clarence Sturdy's new house is about' completed and is a fine structure. It greatly improves his splendid farm. Oliver Jervis, Base Line, return•• ed last week from the west where he has spent a fortnight on bus- iness. arr.�:y 25 Years Ago CLINTON NEWS -RECORD Thursday, November 20, 1930 Howard. Brunsdon is; moving to Clinton from Blyth. and has rented Mr. John's house in Joseph Street. Nelson Hill, whose hardware store and contents at Auburn were destroyed by fire on Friday morn- ing is a nephew of N. Ball, Mrs. C. Lovett and Mrs. W. Shephrd, Clinton. Miss Emnta McDonald has been engaged as a teacher in Goderich Public School, Victoria Street, and has commenced teaching. The many friends of William Rattenbury, Who had his leg broken a few months ago, will be glad to hear that he is now able to sit up again. Mrs. Williani Shepherd, Huron Street, spent Saturday visiting Blyth and Auburn firends. Mrs. Pennebaker and Miss Edna visited with Mr. and Mrs. E. Blacker, Huilett Township, on Sunday. • 10 Years Ago CLINTON '14E -WS -RECORD Thursday, November 22, 1945 A beautiful memorial window, the gift of the family, was unveil- ed and dedicated at an impressive service ,in Wesley -Willis United Church on Sunday morning to the memory of the late Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Chant. An expert in radio and radar, es H. J. Wakfer, Hamilton, has just opened a new business in Clinton} under .the name of .Clinton ,Radio and Appliances, for modern -rad- iosand refrigeration service. Bert Irwin, RR 2, Seaforth, was re-elected president .of Iiullett Township Federation of Agricul- ture at the annual banquet and meeting held in Londesboro. Playing left wing for Ordanance Demobbers, Pte Kelso Streets figured prominently in a recent hockey match at Apollo Skating Rink, Amsterdam, Holland, when his team battled to a 4-4 deadlock with Fourth Battalion for group championship, He scored the ty- ing goal on a pass from Dowling with 13 • minutes to go• Pte. Streets gave a pass to Dowling for Demobbers' first goal in the early part of the second period. Sheldon Townsend, Peace River District, is visiting- relatives : in town. - . John- R. Cook of the Public School staff, Ingersoll, spent the weekend at his home. Mr. and Mrs. James Reynolds and family, Windsor, were recent visitors at the home of Mrs. Henri, Mrs. Reynold's mother, 0 tftetec..1 IIITERS,'472.' DITOR READS IT ALL-- Clinton LLClinton News -Record Clinton, Ontario Dear Friends: Please find enclosed money or- der to cover my subscription for 1956 and 1957. I look for my- News -Record every Friday—and read it from start to finish --the "personals" first—the editorial column' next- and then start at the front page. Sincerely, —MRS. HARRY JOHNSON Walkerton,, Ont. November 23, 1955 DOESN'T LIKE PHRASE Editor, Clinton News -Record Dear Sir; I did not like the phrase "ex- perienced hunter" as used in last week's account of the Ball -Tyndall shooting. This is a phrase that might have been used 60 years ago. Sur- ely we have advanced a little since them "We hope". Ernest Seton Thompson makes reference to this kind of an individual in his book "Wild Animals I have Known". That first morning was a bad morning but all the more need for care to be taken as all this re- flects back on the boys who go out for sport and not just to be first to shoot the first thing that creeitself.ps, crawls, flutters or shakes We hope for better things in the future. ROBERT G. JOHNSTON, R.R. 1, Clinton. Clinton, Ontario, November 30, 1955. Some herds of the barren -ground caribou in Canada's north number more than 100,000 animals. ,. VOTE and SUPPORT M. J. for MAYOR and Continue with SOUND,1-10NEST and FEARLESS ADMINISTRATION Electors:. 1 would consider it an honour to be elected .MAYOR OF CLINTON for 1956. I stand. for ' ECONOMY PROGRESSIVENESS - COURTESY e J. Miller for Mayor in 1956 PHONE 46 FOR TRANSPORTATION — THURSDAY, D C BER I, 1955 'resbytei ian Men Honour Patron Saint, St. Andrew, At Dinner Meeting In spite of one' of the most four owners of the ear=th by those disagreeable storms of the month, who associate themselves with over 100 of the members and ad- Scottish history by allegiance to. herents of St. Andrew's Presby- which great'' leaders in almost' terian Church celebrated St. And- 'every realm of life left their; mark: rew's Day on Tuesday evening. upon the communities in which Under the auspices of the Men's they lived. Club, the company; enjoyed a de- ` He citedthose who held the St. lightful supper and were enter- Andrew tradition, as being among Mined by music by Frank the leading figures even in the Mutch, and a ladies' quartet corn- Huron Tract history—Tiger Dun - posed of Mrs. R. McCann, Miss lop, John„ Galt, McDonald; and Susan Findley, Mrs. D. J, Lane others of equal prominence. and Miss Anus 'Shaddock, ' whose Les Rathbun expressed the Scottish airs pleased the listeners. thanks of St. Andrew's Men's Ray Gibbon, was the guest .soloist Club' to the speaker. Mrs.'eAiex and his two numbers were receiv Cudmore:thanked the -club for the ed with applause. invitation extended to the ladies The president.. of the club, R. and friends. Shortreed, was master of sere Rev. D. J. Lane expressed the monies and had been instrumental appreciation of all present to the in 'securing James Scott, of Uni- soloists and entertainers for their. versity of Western Ontario, as part in the evening's program. speaker. ° o Mr, Scott, in a delightful ad- vrx.r.,Aon Or BLYTK dress on St. Andrew (the patron REEVE — William MOT r i t t Saint of Scotia-nd),;emphasized the (aecl.). qualities of character for which COUNCIL: George Radford, St. Andrew stood the struggle Cecil Wheeler, Lewis Whitfield, for freedom; the right to political Fred Howson (acct.). equality; and the right to personal PUC: George McNall (acel.). dignity. He spoke of the manner SCHOOL BOARD: Frank Tyre - in which these traditional quaff- man, Mrs. Lorne Scrimgeour, ities have been carried to the George Bailey. NOTICE Overnight Parking on the Streets of the Town of Clinton is. prohibited from December 1, 1955, to March 1, 1956. 48-b T F.i• H By Order of the Town of Clinton TENDS kl TRUC. Tenders will be received by the under- signed until 5 p.m. Thursday, December 15th, 1955 For a One -Half Ton Pick-up Truck (colour: dark blue),with heater, direction lights, spare tire, spotlight mounted, suburbanite snow tires on rear wheels. Also, "P.U.C. Clinton" painted on both sides of truck. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION - CLINTON, ONTARIO JABEZ E. RANDS, Superintendent Quality. S2rvice WONDERFUL Glf''.I'S Rexall FOR EVERYONE AT YOUR FAMILY DRUG STORE TOILET SETS By Tiffany - Yardley - Tabu Tnssy PRIOED FROM $1.00 UP Get Your Christmas Cards Now While the Selection is Good! INDIVIDUAL CARDS -5c to $1 BOXED CARDS - 29c - 49c - 79e - 89e - 98e SPECTAL BOXES - 50 cards 98e 50 cards $1.98 SEALS - Fancy Wrap - TAOS SEND A PERSONAL PfOTOoRAPH CHRISTMAS CARD From Your Own Negative 25 carets -- $2.50 COMB, BRUSH and MIRROR SETS —. 54.95 to 510.00 MUSICAL POWDER BOXES $4.50 to 58.95 BILLFOLDS $1.00 to $7.50 Boxed Stationery 50e to $2550 Men's Gift Sets y BACHELOR - YARDLEY OLD SPICE - SEAFOHTH 85c to $7.50 KODAKS -= Printing and Developing — FILMS SMILES 'N CHUCKLES CHOCOLATES' GREETING CARDS MAGAZINES W C. Newcombe, Phm.B. Chemist and Druggist PHONE 51