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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1950-05-18, Page 1lifttort THE NEW ERA -84th YEAR News- ecor THE NEWS -RECORD -71st YEAR No.' 20 CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 8, 1950 The Home Paper with the News Mbe jfttt COlfintit— WITH JUNE ONLY TWO WEEKS away, the nights are still chilly and the days not so warm . . 'Jack Frost has been a nightly visitor lately . . . However, gardening is going ahead, but " growth 'has not been rapid . . . What is needed is a good warm rain . . . There was a small shower during the night but not enough to do much good . . . a a a YOU WOULDN'T KNOW THE town police office . . . It has just had a real overhaul, with paint and varnish and re -finish- ed floor, and a change of furni- ture . . , We hope the desire for a "look" does not induce crime! . . . a * TOURISTS ALREADY ARE visiting our fair town, and it looks like a bang -pp season . . These dropping in at Ellwood Epps' Sport Shop are chiefly after fishing tackle, so that the firm has decided to stay open Friday evenings as well as Sat- urday evenings for the lads and lassies who want to get ready for a big long weekend of angling. • . a a * SPEAKING OF FISHING, the genial collector of customs and excise, "got his" Saturday afternoon . .. It was a three - and -a -half pound pike from the Hayfield River, not far from town . . . They say "Mellie" had warned Mr. Pike on several previous occasions that the jig would be up sometime,. . . Arid it was with the help of a chub for bait . . . It was the first of the season . . • * * IT JUST COULD BE THAT this g.f.j. will be represented in the newspapermen's perch derby in Goderich on Saturday — for good prizes, if you please! . . . , Clarence Cooper, "Teddy" Hall, and Ye Ed all have a yen to try their luck . . Will let you know next week if anyone of the trio clicks . . . The Lake Huron perch had better beware, • * * WITH THE RECENT PLANTING of 25,000 trees on their farm in Goderich Township, Huron Fish and Game Conservation Club members now have a total of 45,000 of various types there,., With the help of Clinton Boy Scouts, five members of the Club — George Falconer, Glen Lockhart, "Shim" Livermore, Doug Freeman and Tom Murphy —planted in the northeast corner of Community Park, 750 trees eonsisting of Manitoba maple, jack pine, Scotch pine and spruce . . . In a few years these trees should help to make a park out of it . . • * OUR OLD FRIEND, FRED SLO- man, Capreol pedagogue extra- ordinary and Clinton expatriate, sends down enough money for two yearssubscription to the g.f.j., less two cents, if you please, and comments: "'Neigh- borly News' gives me the im- pression that The NEWS -RECORD is' doing very nicely. Carry on." . . . Thanks, Fred; more novel notions from the north would be (*lithely welcome! . . . Don't for- get; the Reunion begins to roll eleven weeks from Saturday • • • WARM RAINS AND SUNSHINE BADLY NEEDED "Pasture came along consider- ably during the past ten days with a number of young cattle being put out on grass," R. Gor- don Bennett, Clinton, agricultural representative for Huron County, reported today. "Practically all milk cows are still being stabled. Pasture still isn't too luxurious because of the cool, backward wearther." he said. Seeding continued at a good clip during the week with the result that, for the most part, it is completed in the County. There is considerable inquiry regarding annual pastures and hay mixtures because of the damage to hay meadows. A good, warm rain, with sub- sequent sunshine. is needed to bring on the hay and wheat fields. Wheat has greened up fairly•well during the week, with the ex- ception of some low lying areas which have been killed out. The demand for nitro -cultures this year has been the greatest yet. There have been few calls at this office with regard to farm labaur. l• Spring seeding has been largely completed throughout Southern Ontario and is general in west- ern, central and eastern parts of the province, according to the crops report of Ontario Depart- ment of Agriculture. Growth of grass has been gee- eaally slow over most of the province, the report said. Warm . rains are needed in several sec- tions. 0— AWARDED MEDAL It was announced at RCAF Station today that Warrant Of- ficer 2 H. F. Hotgate, who re - aides in Goderich. has just been awarded the first clasp of his Canadian Efficiency Medal. He is an instructor, a The' Weather , 1950 1949 High Low High Low May 11 58 32 60 30 12 '70 35 64 41 13 60 50 76 43 14 72 34 70 56 15 70 47 71 42 16 66 35 77 46 17 65 48 81 52 Rain; none Rain: none House -to -House Canvass Manitoba Flood Relief Contenders at Stratford Festival This district was ably rep- resented at the annual Strat- ford Music Festival last week and this week. Three of the top contestants were: Lott to right—JAMES V. CORRAN, Holmeaville, who won the operatic tenor class with 84 marks; MISS EILEEN GLID- DON, Holmesviile, who plac- ed fourth in a Beethoven piano number with 82 marks and third in a Each number with 82, professional or ama- teur; RICHARD SW E L L, R.R. 1, Clinton, who finished first with 83 marks in boys' vocal solo class under 15 years. TOWN CONCLUDES SEWAGE PLANT NEGOTIATIONS Clinton Town Council at its May meeting last week conclud- ed negotiation with Duncan Mc- Dougall, Wingham, contractor for the sewage disposal plant on the Hayfield River. Jabez Rands, superintendent of the sewerage system, presented a statement of items of unfinished work by the contractor, Duncan McDougall, Wingleam. Council approved settlement in full with Mr. McDougall of Sew- age Contract "B" to the amount of $508.70, less $39.86 for un- finished work, as agreed to by Mr. McDougall, at a committee meeting of the Mayor and Coun- cil and Town Solicitor on April 14, 1950. Council also approved payment of $82.17 to the Public Utilities Commission for new material at sewage disposal plant and pump home; also $30.11 to complete 'the unfinished work of Duncan Mc- Dougall on Contract "B". Reduction in Subsidy A letter from J. A. P. Mar- shall, Chief Municipal Engineer, Ontario Department of Highways, was received, attached to the town's 1950 street expenditure bylaw. As this letter indicated a reduction in the expected sub- sidy, the Clerk was directed to contact J. A. Coombs, District Engineer at Stratford. The matter of forwarding a town map to the Federal De- partment of to, was approved. "Wartime" Houses Subsequent to a recent com- mittee meeting of Council with two representatives of Central Mortgage end Housing Corpora- tion, a letter was presented rela- tive to an increase in the sched- uled payments to the town in lieu of taxes. Council decided to appeal to the Corporation to increase the schedule of payments to become more commensurate with other adjoining properties. Cost of Signal System A letter was received from Canadian National Railways, with statement attached, covering the cost of installation of the signal system at the junction of King's Highway 4 and their lines at Clinton, at a cost of $7,572.94, being an increase over the 1949 estimate of $1,072.94, The Clerk was directed to write the CNR and Department of Highways. ' To Purchase !Bonds Council authorized liquidation of a $1,000 Dominion of Canada bearer bond, called November 1949, and investmeet of proceeds in Dominion of Canada bonds or some other investment of equal security. Spring Fair Grant Council ordered payment o f $250 grant, es placed in 1950 bud- get, to Huron Central Agricul- tural Society; also payment of $1,000 due Township of Hullett for second-hand grader. Council approved payment of CNR account for maintenance of new flashing signal system:—Jan- uary 1950, $31.45; February 1950, $14,67; total, $46.12. Municipal Meeting Huron County Municipal Of- ficers' Association wrote re a (Continued on Page Five) CDCI Cadet Corps Has Its Inspection Clean-up Campaign Here May 20 -June 3 Dates for Clinton's annual Clean-up Campaign have been set for' the fortnight from Saturday, May 20, until Sat- urday, June 3, an announce- ment on Page Three of this issue indicates. The Campaign is being sponsored hy the Town Coun- cil, Clinton and District Chamber of Commerce, and Huron County Health Unit. This year's drive has been delayed slightly so that the town would have a more presentable appearance for Old Home Week visitors, August 5-9 next. The committee appeals to all organizations and indeed - mil citizens for their coopera- tion in a general clean-up during the two-week period, commencing this Saturday. Presbyterian Girls' Club Fetes Member The Ghls' Club of Clinton Presbyterian Church held its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 8, at eight o'clock, with a good attendance. The president, Mrs, David Wilson, -was th the chair and the meeting opened with singing the hymn, "The Morning Light is Breaking." The devotional period was tak- en by Mrs. Dick Jacob, reading the Scripture lesson and repeat- ing the Lord's Prayer in unison. The secretary's and treasurer's reports were read and adopted, being given by Mrs. Howard Cowan and Mrs. Frank Mutch. The roll call was answered by a missionary thought. During the business period, donations were voted to the Church Thtmkoffering in June, the Church Board for improve- ments On the new kitchen, and to the Presbyterian camp at Kintail. Mrs. D. J. Lane gave a short and Interesting talk - on the Synodical meeting held in Brant- ford which she attended and where the guest speaker was Mrs. Gibson, Presbyterian Missionary, home on fairlough after four Years spent in China. Mrs. Sam Castle, Jr., voiced the regret of the club in losing a very faithful and energetic member' in Miss Margaret Miller and Mrs. Lane presented her with a corsage and gift. The meeting closed with the Mizpah Benediction and the hostesses were Mrs. Frank Mac- Donald, Mrs. Sam Castle and Miss Margaret Miller. The Juhe meeting will be held in the form of a picnic at Bay- field when the club members will entertain their husbands and friends, • Local Entrants. Do Well I At Stratford Festival One of the biggest annual Vale - cal events in this area is the Stratford Music Festival. Al- though not a great many. from around Clinton competed in the various events, those who do usually win acclaim for them- selves. Such is the case again this year. Richard Snell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ephraim Snell, came first in a boys' solo class under 15 years, with 83 marks, His sister, Jayne Mary Snell, was one of a number of contestants in a girls' solo class, under 15 years, ob- taining '79 marks. Pianists of the locality who did well, although not ranking on top - were Doris Grierson, Londesboro, with 78 Marks, and Eileen Gild - don, Holmesville, with 82. Each of these young ladies played a Bach number, although not in the same class, Miss Glidden also came in second in another class, playing a Beethoyen num- ber, and making the same mark, 82, Of James V. Corran, Holmes - villa, who came first of four competitors, with 84 marks, sing- ing Gelicla Marline" from La Boheme by Puccini in the Operatic Tenor class, the adjudi- cator said: "Here is feeling and easy style, Interest is awakened at the start, There is an interpretative ap- proach. Time is erratic at the andante sostenutoa and where he closed his throat he distorted some of the vowels." , The other entry from this locality was the RCAF Male Chorus which sang "Eriskay Love Lilt," and "Holy Art Thou" adapted to Handel's Largo from Xerxes. The chorus, directed by F/L C. L. Harding, was given the following adjudication: "Tenors did give sympathetic balance of tone here. There were too many beats in the bar. While very well disciplined, tone was delightfully gentle. Ending was delightful. Second song, here we had insufficient sustenance in tone from the melody holders. The singing had dignity, but it became a little pompous. Longer phrases are needed. There was undoubted sincerity in the work. A pleasing performance on the whole." Marks obtained were 82 in each, making a total of 164, PRESBYTERY TO CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY The Presbytery of Huron - Maitland of the, Presbtyeriari Church in ,Canada met on Tues - day May 9 in Kincardine ith Rev. Alex Nimmo presiding. Highlights of the meeting were resolutions opposing the appoint- ment of an embassy from Can- ada to the Vatican: and placing on file the name of Rev. John Forbes, Rev. John Zuitz, Rev. Robert jacksom, F. Coleman and Rev. R. W. Ross, all of whom are making applitation to enter the ministry of the church. The resignation of Rev. T. S. Hutton of Molesworth and Crorrie was accepted, and Rev. G. Camp- bell, Seaforth, was appointed interim -moderator of the Ses- sions of 'the vacant congregations, whose pulpits are to be declared vacant on Sunday, May 21. Rev, Allan Reach, Manchuria, and lately serving with the Unit- ed Nations Relief work in China, a world-famous missionary, is to make an itinerary of Presbytery with meetings arranged at Kin- cardine, Wingharn, Clinton, Sea - forth. Goderich and Ethel during the week of May 14-19. Commissioners to the General Assembly at Montreal were ap- pointed as follows: Rev. C. H. student body participating, Clin- ton District Collegiate Institute MacDonald, Bluevale; Dr. J. S. Shortt, Kincardine; Rev. D. Stew - Cadet Corps No. 339 was formally art, Kincardine; and Elders J. inspected on the collegiate cam- MacKay, Kincardine; W. F. Mac - Pus Monday evening before a Donald, South Kinloss; and Stew - large crowd of apectators. Thart Robertson, Lecknew. The Corps was up to its usual high standard of training, witht Delegates to the pre -Assembly the Trumpet Band outstanding Congress celebrating the 75th this year. anniversary of the Presbyterian Following the formal inspec- Church in Canada, to be held in conjunction with the Assembly tion, Lieut. G. W. McGee, Chief Cadet Instructor, congratulated are the following; Mrs. Macauley, R. L. McEwen, Clinton;: the boys and girls and then in- Ripley, troJames Armstrong, Brussels; Mrs. duced the inspecting officer, Lieut. W. G. .A. Ferguson, Hensall; Mrs. R. Robson, assistant Cadet Officer, Western Ontario Bissett, Goderich; Claire Reith, Area, London, Seaforth; and Mr. and Mrs. Roy "An excellent seccess," declar- Campbell, Exeter, ed Lieut. Robson in addressing The Presbytery will celebrate the assembled Cadets. He point- ed out that the high standard of e training was particularly note- a worthy because of the fact that there were no reserve nor active d army groups in Clinton. Lieut. Robson pointed out that you never can tell when we, as t Canadians, may be threatened by P a powerful army. He felt cer- X tam n that the youth of Clinton s and district was preparing itself c for the future. Best Cadets Honoured The inspecting officer made the C presentation of appropriate awards to the best cadets in each of the eight platoons and band: No. 1, Robert Love; No. 2, Harris Oakes; No. 3, Gerald Par- sons; No. 4, Lola Jervis; No. 5, Vera Lyon; No. 6, Margaret Stirling; No, 7, Mary Tyndall; No, 8, Ann ShaddOck; band, Wil- liam Nediger. Ceremonial Drill Following "general salute", the inspecting party inspected ranks, the group including: Capt. M. G. Corbett. Head- quarters, Western Ontario Area, Londont Lieut, W. G. Robson, inspectieg officer; Squadron Leader T. C. Newton, RCAF, Clinton; Rev. H. C. Wilson, Clin- thn District Collegiate Institute Board; E. A. Fines, principal of the school: Dr, F. G. Thompson, veterans', representative; Miss Helen Promdfoot, girls' instruct- ress; Lieut. G. W. McGee, chief cadet instructor. Routine movements of the Cadet Corps, which followed, in- cluded march past in column of route and in column of platoons; advance in review order; comp- any drill; platoon drill; demon- strations of rifle drill, knots and lashings, gymnastics, and band; Physical training. W. B. Olde acted as announcer over the loudspeaker system which was provided through the kindness of Robert Weeks, Officers of Corps Officers of No. 399 CDCI Cadet Corps, . Company Officers—Cominander, Cadet Capt. Kenneth Arkell; Second -in -Command, Cadet Capt. Shirley Phillips; Sergeant-Major, Cadet S. M. Barry Pinch; Serg- eant Major (girls), Cadet S. M. Phyllis Thinly. Platoon Officers—No. 1 Pla- toon—Cadet Lieut. Kenneth Arm- strong, Cadet Sgt, Clifford Tal- bot. Cadet Cpl. Robert Love, Cadet L/Cpl. Ronald Armstrong; (Continued On Page Five) the '75th anniversary of the hurch within its own bounds in monster service to be held in Cricik Church, Goderich, on Sun- ny, June 25, at 8 p.m., with Rev. H. MacDonald and Dr, James . Shortt, both ex -moderators of he General Assembly taking art, and Prof. David W. Hay of nox College. Toronto, as guest peaker. It is expected that a hoir of 150 voices will lead the raise. Presbytery meets in Knox Mirth, Teeswater, September 12, COMING EVENTS Four cents a word; minimum '75 cents Dance, Town Hall, Clinton, Fri- day, May 19, auspices Murphy Lodge No. '710. Desjardins Orch- estra. Admission 50c. 20-b 'Teen Town Dance, Tuesday, May 23, CDCI Auditorium. Ross Pearce and orchestra. Dancing 9-1. Admission 50c. 20-b Play, "Raggedy Nan," present- ed by Auburn Athletic Associa- tion, Londesboro Community Hall, Tuesday, May 23, at 8.15 p.m. Adults, 50 cents, children 25 cents. 19-20-b Blossom Tea, St Paul's Parish Hall, Saturday, May 27, 3-6 p.m. 20-b Band Concert, Sunday' evening, May 28. Guest artists. Watch for announcements next week. 20-b Play, "Raggedy Name Porter's Hill United Church, Wednesday, May 31, 8.15 pan. Adults 50c, children 25c., 20-21-b During alterations of Crystal Palace Ballroom, Mitchell, dances will continue every Friday night, and when completed will be one of finest ballrooms ia any rural section In Cute: to. 20-21-p PROGRESSIVE CONSERVATIVES TAKE TWO WINS Progressive Conservatives won two Federal by-elections Monday, retaining Toronto Broadview and winning Hamilton West from the Liberals. Mrs. Ellen Fairclough, Hamil- ton controller and accountant, be- came the only woman member of the present Parliament. She scored a 388 -plurality victory in Hamilton West, a seat held for ten years by Hon. Colin Gibson until his appointment to the On- mthornioths Sougpor.eme Court a few Complete returns wore: Fair - dough, PC., 7,980; Lazier, L., 7,592; Collingclorn, CCP., 3,200, Toronto Broadview, the seat held for 16 years by T. L. Church, Progressive Conservative member who died early this year, was won by George Hees, 39 -year-old executiVe of a family Venetian blind factory and former Toron- to Argonaut football player by over 4,000 votes. Complete results were as fol- lows: George H. Hees, PC, 10.157; Ruth Radford, L, 5,876; Prot George Grube, CCF, 4,763; Charles Weir, L -P, 182; plurality for Hees —4,281. The standing: Liberals 186; Progressive COD- b servateres 42; CCF 13: Social Credit 10; Independent 5; Inde- pendent Liberal 3; vacant 3; ; total 282. CONGRATULATIONS! Boy Scouts, Police, Aid Town Fathers Early Copy, Please! Holiday on May 24 The Victoria Day holidey this year falls in the middle of next week, Wednesday, May 24, making the task of producing next week's issue of The NEWS -RECORD all the more difficult. If the paper is to be pub- lished on time, there is only one solution—"early 'copy!" The Wednesday holiday means that production must be stepped up by one day, so that the deadline for display advertising and news copy will have to be Monday; that for classified adlets, Tuesday at 6 p.m. The NEWS -RECORD re- quests the kind cooperation of everyone in this matter. "Early copy, Please!" WEED CONTROL STRONGLY URGED IN TUCKERSMITH Ttickersmith Township Council held its May meeting in the Town Hall, Seaforth. 'All mem- bers were present and Reeve Arthur Nicholson presided. William R. Dougall, County of Huron Weed Inspector, was pres- ent and advocated close atten- tion to weed control on roadsides with spraying of badly infested areas and cutting all weeds on roadsides. South Huron Agricultural, So- ciety, Hensall, was given a grant of $35. ' Ross Scott and J. K. Cornish, Brucefield, requested council to give further consideration to fire protection theopgh Bruce - field Fire Department. The Reeve and Clerk were authorized to sign an agreement with the Village of Hensell for fire protection. This agreement provides that where Hensall Fire Brigade is called to a fire in Tuckersinith Township, Council guarantees payment of $50 for the first hour and $25 for each hour thereafter while the brigade is in service at such fire. Council acknowledged com- plaint from Elgin Thompson that the Moore Drain was in need of repair; and from Wilson Tremeer that the Jackson Drain is in need of repair. Township Engineer S. W. Archibald will be requested to report on the same. The Cletic was instructed to draw up a contract with Wilson McCartney re acceptance of 1950 gravel tender end include terms as stated in the tender call with gravel to be furnished according to instructions from Council, The Clerk was instructed to reply to correspondence from the Registrar of Motor Vehicles and advise that Council is not inter- ested in passing a bylaw restrict- ing the weights of loads on roads adjoining the Clinton Radar School as the said school has now undertaken extensive repairs on the same. Township joined the Huron County Municipal Officers' As- sociation and fee of $10 was ordered paid. Accounts passed yere as fol- lows: Relief, $161,87; roads, $1,526.80; fox bounty, $1.50; grants. $35; hospitalization, $59.60; salary and allowance, $125; post- age, $5; OAP applications, $5; membership fees, $10. Friends Entertain County Home Inmates The "boys and girls" of Huron minty Home have been remem- ered at two functions recently, which have been much apprec- ated both by them and' the man - gement of the home. Members of the Adult Bible lass of Main St, United Church, xetercame and put on a very splendid concert and before leav- ing left a treat of candies. The NCO's Wives' Chita of RCAF, Station, Clinton, tried a rather new venture when they came and gave a tea. A sing- song was enjoyed and delicious refreshments consisting of sand- wiches, cookies, cake, candy and tea were served. (By our Hensall correspondent) J. R. McDonald, who resides south of Hensall on Highway 4, observed his 94th 'birthday Wed- nesday, May 17. The event was spent quietly at his home as Mr. McDonald, although enjoying fairly good health, is confined to his room. Hensall Legion Building It Formally Dedicated (By Our Hensall correspondent) Rev. P. A. Ferguson, chaplain, conducted the dedication cere- mony of the newly decorated Canadian Legion Building Fri- day night, May 12. The branch, which was formed in 1947, spent $5,000 in major alterations on the building. Present at the ceremony among the 125 guests, were the Reeves and Councils from Hensall, Hay and Stanley; A. Y. McLean, MP for Huron -Perth; T. L. Prydr, VILA for Huron; George Wilson, Brucclield, Zone Commander; Ralph Shaw, Brussels, deputy Zone Commander; 3. D. Thorn- dike, Clinton, Zone Secretary; "Scotty" Forbes, London, Service Representative. Speeches were given by the above; Rev. R. A. Brook, Rev. C. la Langford, Exeter; Reeve Alvin Kerslake, Hensall; Reeve Earl Campbell, Hay; Reeve Elmer Webster, Stanley. President Dave Sangster pre- sided over the opening exercises and dinner. Rev. P. A. Ferguson was chairman of the program, S. G. Rennie and T. J. Sberritt rendered solos with Mrs. Sherritt accompanist. Fit. Sgt. Tiberio, Centralia, showed several films which were much enjoyed. Guests were present from Goderich, Sea - forth, London, Brussels, Exeter, Wingliam and Clinton. The Ladies' Legion Auxiliary prepared and, served a delicious turkey banquet with all the trim- mings, the tables very attractively centred with vases of daffodils. Past president Jack Tudor mov- ed a vote of thanks to the ladies for the supfer, and president Dave Sangster expressed thanks to Flt. Sgt. Tiberio for the pictares. Clinton Town Council, at a special meeting • held Monday evening, passed a motion auth- orizing Clinton Boy Scouts and Clinton Police Force under the joint supervision of Flying Of- ficer W. 3. P. Robertson and Chief of Police J. P. Hinchberger, to spearhead a collection cam- paign for funds for Manitoba Flood Relief. Donations may be left at the Royal Bank, Bank of Montreal, Town Clerk's Office, or Police Office. Canvass May 19-20 A house-to-house canvass of the town will be made Friday and Saturday, May 19 and 20. Individual donations of cash or clothing may be recognized in The NEWS-RECORDe unless otherwise desired. Contributions are income tax free. It is possible a clothing col- lection will take place the fol- lowing week. The above-mentioned com- mittee 'asks the co-operation of all churches, schools, organiza- tions, places of business and in- dividuals. "As this is an emergency ap- peal for less fortunate Canadian citizens, let us give it more con- sideration than we did in former collections for Overseas Relief," Mayor Robert Y. Hattin, who in- itiated the drive, stated today. RCAF Active Steps are being taken at RCAF Station, Clinton, in connection with the Fund, it is stated. A collection may be made on a nation-wide basis throughout the RCAF. Tells of Flood. Battle Shortly before six o'clock last night, Flying Officer J. L. Dono- van and his weary, sleepless crew of five climbed out of their Dakota twin -engined transport at Centralia Airport after a six hour and 35 minute flight from Winnifeg where for three days they were engaged in one of the most intensive air-lifts seen in 'North America, Last Thursday and Friday, F/0 Donovan's Dakota was one of 25 IRCAF flying transports rushing !sandbags from Minneapolis to flood -beleaguered Winnipeg, 450 miles Way. As each aircraft, loaded with 15 bales of sandbags, landed on wated-sodden Stevenson Field, Winnipeg, a truck would ' back up to the side of the aircraft and start unloading the bags immea aliately the aircraft stopped may - ling. Over the weekend he related how both service and civil air- craft played their important and often dangerous role in flood evacuation and relief, dropping food to stranded animals and evacuating Winnipeg's hospital stretcher cases by air to Regina, Saskatoon and Calgary. What moved him most, he stat- ed, "was the sight of flooded Portage avenue, teeming with people and automobiles under ordinary conditions, now like & Venetian canal but deserted and silent except for the sound of myriad pumps spewing water out of basements." Members of the crew were IVO R. G. Meier, Centralia, co-pilot; Fit Lieut. 3. T. Dalton, Town- send St., Clinton, radio officer; Flt. Sgt. C'. M. Madsen, RCAF Station. Clinton, communications technician; Cpl. A. Tyerman and LAC W. A. Smith, Centralia, Help Newspapermen In common with other mem- bers of the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association, T h e NEWS -RECORD receiveR today a letter from head office that a fund to assist in rehabilitating 12 member -publishers has been set up by the CWNA, and that any contribution will help to put fellow publishers, who have lost practically everything, back on their feet. This appeal should get a good response from the 600 member -newspapers, Commissions Set UP Prime Minister St. Laurent an- , nounced yesterday that twat Federal -Provincial Fact Finding commissions have been named to report on the Governmental fina ancial aid needed to succor the disaster areas of Manitoba and Quebec and indicated that he plans to visit the districts himself. EX-BAYFIELD FAMILY LEAVE STRICKEN AREA (By our I3ayfield correspondent) Word has been received by relatives in Byfield that Mrs. Howard Seatchmer and t w children were evacuated front their home In Winnipeg ort Sunday. Mr. Scatchmer took his faintly to ra summer cottage in Kenora, while he returned to the flood - stricken city, Their home, in the Fort Gary area, is on high ground end while water had been seeping into their basement, they had kept it pumped out, It'was the danger of the dykes breaking which caused the order for evacuation to be given. C. OF C. MEETS IVIONDAY The matter of cooperating with the Town Council on a 50-50 basis in providing a parking area at the rear of the Town Hall, will be discussed at the monthly, meeting of Clinton and District Chamber of Commerce in the Council Chamber Monday even. frig next, May 22.