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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1950-01-12, Page 8PAGE EIGHT DONALD SYMON'S NEW PRESIDENT BADMINTON 'I' N Oloi CLUB Donald Symms was elee cted president of Clinton Badminton Club for 1950 at the annual meet- ing held in the club rooms Thurs- day evening last. Other dicers are:: past presi- dent, Charles A. Johnson; • vice- president, Mrs. R. S. Aikey; sec- retary, John Sorenson; treasurer, , W. R, Miller; committee chair- Men— hairmen— entertainment, Mrs. C. A. Mason:.Property, Bill . Haniy; Birds, -Leonard Johnson; Dance, Charles A. Johnson; Tournament, R. S. Atkey. The officers were appointed to represent the Club at a meet- ing of Western Ontario Badmin- ton Association "B" league in Stratford this weekend. Preliminary arrangements were made for holding the anuuel Badminton Club Dance in the Collegiate Auditorium on Thurs- day, February 9, 0 Zone Commander Instals Officers (By our "Hensall correspondent) At the January meeting of Hen- sel' Branch of the Canadian Leg- ion in the Legion Hall Monday, January 9, officers for 1950.were installed by Zone Commander George Wilson, Clinton Branch. Officers installed were: presi- dent, Comrade Dave Sangster; 1st vice-president, Byran Ryle; 2nd vice-president, W. • T, Cameron; Sergeant -at -arms. Jack Simmons; Chaplain, Rev. P. A, Ferguson; secretary -treasurer, James Clark; adjustment officer, Fred Appleby; executive committee—Comrades F. Bonthron, D. Dayman, H. Hor- ton, R. E. Smale. A number of comrades from Clinton and Brucefield attended the installation. Revised Schedule WOAA Hockey Group (By Jack Webster) Changes'- made necessary in Group 1, WOAA Intermediate "B" series, are included in the following new schedule.:' January 13—Walton at Drayton Teeswater at Londesboro Brussels at Atwood 16—Brussels at Walton 17 -Drayton at Atwood 18—Teeswater at Walton 20—Brussels et Teeswater Drayton at Londesboro Walton at Atwood 23—Walton at Londesboro Drayton at Brussels 24—Atwood at Drayton 25—Londesboro at Teeswater 27—Teeswater at Brussels Londesboro at Drayton 30—Drayton at Teeswater, Walton at Brussels Atwood at Londesboro February 1—Atwood at Walton 3—Brussels at Drayton 4—Londesboro at Atwood 6—Londesboro at Walton 7—Teeswater at Drayton a Harry Nesbitt Heads Bayfield Badminton (By our Bayfield correspondent). The organization meeting of Bayfield. Badminton Club was held on Monday night when the following officers were elected: honorary president, Rev, L. Mor- gan; president, Harry Nesbitt; secretary -treasurer, Joe Mayman; tournament committee, Ted Dav- ies, Mrs. T. Mack, Mrs. J. E. Hovey; •'Teed age representative, Helen Blair. Plans for an active winter season were discussed. Play will be enjoyed every Monday even- ing, in the Town Hall. WE CAN SUPPLY STAMP PADS AND INNS/ Too, • *es.... IN A THOUSAND AND ONE WAYS • IN THE OFFICE OR SHIPPING ROOM • IN THE FACTORY OR ON THE FARM ,,, RUBBER STAMPS WILL DO THE JOB BETTER FASTER AND WITH ABSOLUTE ACCURACY. McEwan's Herman's Men's Wear January Sale ALL SUITS IN STOCK Reduced 15 C Buy that new Suit now at the Lowest Price in Years A small deposit will hold till wanted Still a Good selection of Overcoats all reduced 20 C Now is the time to buy your new COAT or SUIT, THIS WEEK'S SPEC/AL! 18 OVERCOATS 24.95 ea REG. TO 40.00 Herman's Men's Wear Biltmore Hats ' Forsyth Shirts PHONE 224W TAXES UNPAID AT YEAR'S END • TOTALLED $3,022 Clinton Town Counc-il held its final meeting; for„ 1949 in the Council Chamber, Thursday even - in -last with all memberpres- ent re -ent except Reeve G, W. Nott and Aid, A, Garen,` Mayor R. Y, Hat- tin presided. Practically all correspondence was held over for the 1950 Coun- cil. Statement of the grant for the Provincial Police Department was presented, also a similar' statement from the Deputy Mip- ister, Mr. Orr, of the Department of Municipal Affairs, with refer= ence to Fire Department grants. All, committee reuorts were brief and most of the chairmen were able to report an almost even break with the budget. Property Committee, with the Town Hall foundation repair pro- ject and the installation of the' stock scales, was forced to have heavy deficit of about $1,900. Price of Gravel The Mayor questioned the ex- cessive price per yard of gravel delivered during the last few weeks of November and Decem- ber, and it was suggested, by Aid. N.' W. Trewartha that all gravel for street purposes should be contracted for under price tender. A;ld. Trewratha read the Fin- ance statement for December, which was approved. Accounts Paid Council apporved payment of accounts: Wilfred Bezzo, work at stock scales drain, $10.08; J. Cree Cook, slate finish on bill board, time and labour, $4.50; John Hall, work on scale house doors, $6,30; Lavis Contracting Co., bulldozer and delivery of 140 yards of grav- el, $122.50; Jack Elliott, 15 yards of gravel CO.90, $13.50; William Elliott, time and material for chimney at stock scales, $27.05; Hugh Hawkins, general property account, $25.72: general labor on snow removal from main streets, $65.70. Alda Trewartha presented the treasurer's statement of unpaid taxes as at December 31, 1949, showing an amount of $3,022.40.. A total of 95,4 per cent of the 1949 taxes was collected by ,De- cember 31. Taxes collected to December 31, 1948, were 96,2 per cent of the total. In closing the Mayor referred to the splendid co-operation of all members of the 1949 Council and expressed regrets that four of the members would not be assembling during 1950. A sim- ilar response was received from the members present. O BUYS FARM NEAR AUBURN Gus Bisback who sold his farm on East Wawanosh boundary to Calvert Falconer has purchased Thomas' McMichael's farm near Auburn and will take possession April 1. William Brown, who recently sold his farm, concession nine, Morris Township, to George Nesbitt, has purchased the resi- dence of Mrs. Isabella Cole, King street, Blyth, and will take pos- session March 15. Goderich Township St. James' Church Annual The annual church meeting of St. James' Church, Middleton, followed by a social hour, is to be held at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Fred Middleton, on Tuesday, January 17, at 8 p.m. A full at- tendance of the congregation, WA members and families is re- quested. S.S. 8 Forum Meets The first meeting of 5.5. No. 8 Farm Forum, for the new year, was held Monday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Irvine Tebbutt. There was an attend- ance of 12 members. There was a good discussion on the radio topic. The remainder of the evening was spent in games and the ladies provided lunch. The meeting next week will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Howard, with Ira Merrill and Mrs. Bert Lobb on the re- creation committee, �. ,- t 't/ • OPEN BOWLING NIGHTLY Except Monday and Thursday We now have openings for Leagues -- Phone 799 Clinton Bowling Alley Have yob seen and heard - The. New 1950 Phillips AM -FM Model CM33A? Q Smartly designed Walnut Cabinet. O 7 ,position tone control O Complete 'FM Band O 2 Shortwave Ranges O PhonographeacTrhent (.) 10 tube circuit designed for: greater sensitivity and selectivity, and better tone quality. Merrill Radio -Electric Phone 313 - Clinton CLINTON" NEWS -RECORD Crippled Children's Survey Plan in Huron Plans are now being made by the various Lions Clubs to con- duct a crippled children's survey in the County of Huron. Dr. E, A.NiclVlaster,'Seaforih, is chair- man, and Clifford H. Epps, Clin- ton, is secretary, of the commit- tee in charge. At the present time, 75 active cases are being taken care of'by the Crippled Children's Com- mittee, and the members of the committee believe that there are many more who have been neg- lected through, their, inability to pay for the work, or through ignorance or neglect. The corning survey is expected to provide the answer to these loopholes. Representatives of the various Lions Clubs in the County will meet at the Huron County Health Unit, Clinton, on Wednesday, January 25, RCAF OFFICERS IN THIS AREA ARE PROMOTED Thirty-nine Central and West- ern Ontario officers are amongst those appearing in the RCAF's latest semi-annual promotion list, according to an announcement by Air Force Headquarters, Ot- tawa. Included among officers of the RCAF (Regular promoted to the ranks indicated are: W/C V. L. Berg, Grand Bend; S/L E, Wilson, Bayfield; S/L R. B. Murray, Grand Bend; F/L L. C. Coffey, Grand Bend; l”/L A. B. Singleton, Clinton; F/L T. M. Webster, Exeter; F/L. G. C. Macdonald, Exeter; F/L H, M. Pickard, Grand Bend; F/L D. Pue, Exeter; A/F/L S. C.. Hawkins. Sea - forth; A/F/L Donald V. Kyle, Clinton; A/F/L R. C. Keele, Kingston (formerly of Clinton); A/F/L M. E. Traxler, Exeter, (formerly of Clinton, now sta- tioned at Edmonton, Alta.). 0 SEAFORTH WINS In the opening game of the WOAA Junior hockey series at Walkerton, Walkerton Juniors notched a close 4-3 verdict over the Seaforth Club. A last -period goal by Ernest gave the locals I the margin of victory. A..M. KNIGHT AGAIN HEADS . CDCI BOARD A. M, Knight, Clinton, was•re- elected chairinan of Clinton District Collegiate Institute Board for. 1950 at the inaugural meet- ing held in the Collegiate Insti- tute last week. G. H. Foster, Clinton, was re- elected vice-chairman. H C. Lawson was re -appointed secretary -treasurer at a salary et $450 per yeer, Lawrence Denomme was re- appointed janitor at a salary of $1,800 per year, with two weeks' vacation stipulated. Members of the 1950 Board are as follows: Stanley ToWnship, J. E. McKinley; Tuckersmith Township, George L. Falconer; 'Mullett Town -ship, J. W. Van - Edmond; Goderich Township, Ir- vine Tebbutt; East Wawanosh Township, Dan McKenzie; Morris Township, Mervyn Richmond; Village of Blyth (not appointed); Town of Clinton, Rev, Hugh C. Wilson; Clinton Public School Board, G. R. Foster; County of Huron, A. M, Knight, Clinton; G. L. Reid, Stanley Township. Following a verbal request by R. Gordon' Bennett, agricultural representative for Huron County, Huron Crop Improvement Assoc- iatoin was granted use of the Collegiate Institute for the an- nual Seed Fair on Friday-Satur- cloy, March 10-11, 1950. A motion was passed to bor- row up to $50,000 from the Royal Bank for current expenses. The secretary -treasurer was granted authority to sign cheques. A Striking Committee to name the Standing Committees was appointed, consisting of the chair- man, vice-chairman and Trustee Falconer. It will bring in its report at the February meeting. A motion was adopted that the various municipalities have their levies paid before December 15, 1950. Clinton Badminton Club was granted permission to hold its annual dance on Thursday, Feb- ruary 9. No action was taken for the present on a dispute with Gode- rich District Collegiate Institute Board regarding jurisdiction over several pupils from S.S. 9, Hul- lett Township. For the Ski-er! Now that the weather has ch'a'nged for the better, we have the equipment with which you can really enjoy a Canadian waiter, Chalet Hickory Steel Edge Hickory Ridge Top Skis, Skis, Ci•+ ft. and 7 ft. pair $23.25 pair $11.00 Dodds Maple Ridge Top lhttir $6.00 Children's Maple Skis, 3 ft., 4 ft., 5 ft. ... pair $2.75 SKI HARNESS, Chalet Cable Binding set $5.00 Low Hitch .... set Chalet Senior .. set Chalet Junior . . set 3.00 2.50 1.75 Metal Ski Poles . 3.50 - 5.00 For the Skater! CCM Ladies' Figure Skating Outfit, No. 276.. $15.95 CCM Ladies' Tube Skating Outfit, No. 171 ... 11.95 CCM Men's Matched Set, No. 113 14:50 CCM Men's Matched Set, No. 117 25.95 CCM Boys' Skating Outfit, No. 165 7.95 CCM Girls' Skating Outfit, No. 171G...... 7.95 We also have a supply of CCM Hocker Sticks -.-,4 • CLINTON ( p FPPS ONTARIO SPORTING GOODS OF QUALITY PHONE 42 °LINTOS THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 1950 fire department and requested. assistance, Her .husband was a patient in Clinton Public. Ifospi'.' tatShe feared that the"high, winds might cause the fire to Spread, • The new fire truck made short work of the ruin to the Stewart - farm, but by that time, the chim- ney blaze had burned itself out and there was nothing they could. do about Firemen Have Run During High Wind Clinton's volunteer Fire Brig- ade had a run during the high winds about 5 . p.m, Tuesday, to the farm of 'Charles Stewart, situated' on King's Highway 4, a short distance north of the town. When the. chimney caught on fire, Mrs, Stewart telephoned the i Clintont Society on Horticultural ultu al r ANNUAL MEETING 1, d. i Fridy, .. an. 13 8 P.M. Agricultural Board Room Speaker:. PROF. JOHN A. WEALL, Technical Instructor of Horticulture Everybody Welcome 1-2-b Thrifty in 1950! "Bargain price" parts and accessories are false economy. Buy here and be assured of getting genuine parts. It's thrifty to buy the best. Repairs at "bargain" prices by unqual- ified mechanics can wreck your 1950 Thrift Plan. Our mechanics are properly licensed. Our Thrift Spot Car Lot Offers '47 DODGE HALF TON EXPRESS '35 DODGE COACH '32 TERRAPLANE SEDAN Not just used cars, but good used cars -- is our motto for 1950. Lorne Brown Motors "Your Friendly GM Dealer" PHONE 367W COME IN AND SEE OUR MODERN GAS RANGES LADIES! 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