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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1950-05-25, Page 14First Section Pages 1-4 THE NEW ERA -84th YEAR THE NEWS -RECORD -71st YEAR First ' Section !!t Pages 14 No. -22 CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 1950 The Home Paper with the News MARK CLINTON t. ;RE THIS SATURDAY Airman Winner X15,500 How would you like to win 15,000? That's what Cpl. Roger' Belie - are, stationed at RCAF Station, inton, until recently, and now Crumlin, did on Saturday last hen his horse, "Double Eclipse," an third in the big race derby t Epsom, Bngland. It was happy day for Roger -- vim is well known at the. Station nd in Clinton -but he took it i stoically, and probably wile ank the most of the money. The lucky RCAF man bought `s ticket from Cpl. Howard Leming and R. Y. Hattie, who 'so will benefit financially. It believed to be the first ticket e ever bought on a sweepstake, lthough this could not be con- rmed when this article was ritten. The seller also report - he had to be "sold" on the ea of buying a ticket. Cpl. Bellemare won third lace money with a horse that a "rank outsider" and had een quoted 40-1 at one stage the pre -race betting. He ould have received $726 for ving a ticket on a horse enter - the race, even if "Double lipse" had not finished • in e money. titters to Editor SUCCESSFUL CAMPAIGN tor, inton News -Record DEAR SIR: As we come to the end of nether successful oampagn the Mario Division of the Canadian anter Society extends to you id the members of your staff anks and appreciation for your elp and co-operation during pril . Cancer Month in anode. Without the help of the press i the Province no campaign can successful, and we do want to know how maeh we op- eciate your kindness in giving much space to our press re- ases concerning our cancer mpaign. During the year we will con- nueto send you material of s value as the information mes to hand, and next April will count on you againfor r support. Sincerely, (Signed) ELSIE G. FISHER, Publicity Director NEW FLAGS FOR CANADA ditor, inton NewseRecord DEAR SIR: On April 17, the House of onamons -without a dissenting te, passed a . resolution calling or the appointment of a cotn- ittee to select a suitable design or a Canadian Ground Flag. Ease of identification Is of rime importance in . any flag. e Royal Canadian Standard as uggested above, has this quality a superlative degree. For many years the Maple; Leaf has been regarded es, a proper Canadian emblem. In 1806 Le Canadien referred to it as a suitable emblem, and in 1834 it was adopted by the St. Jean Baptiste Society. In August 1860, in a procession of welcome to the nineteen -year-old Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII), the Maple Leaf was worn as a. patriotic Canadian badge. In two world awars our boys carried the Maple Leaf, with courage a n d honor, to all parts of the world, and today it is known as the emblem of Canada in every man's language, The Maple Leaf is a strong force for unity in Canada, be- cause it is the one strictly Can- adian emblem around which all loyal Canadians can rally. A second emblem is strongly op- posed, as it would indicate any tend to solidify a division be- tween any minority so represent- ed, and all the other people of Canada. The Royal Canadian Standard is a flag of complete unity. The Maple Leaf is the rallying point for ell loyal citizens within Can- ada's borders. The Union Jack, the flag of the Commonwealth of Nations, proclaims thea close unity of Canada with all the other free and' peace -loving na- tions which constitute that model organization, of which Canada is a prcud and valiant member. In one Toronto public school, 27 .nationalities are represented by the pupils, and they are all future Canadian citizens.: • All over Canada, little children, native and newcomer, are grow- ing up without the patriotic in - striation they should receive. Upon the adoption of a Royal Canadian Standard, a flag - raising ceremony could take place on Monday mornings at all Can- adian schools, with the impart- ing of brief information•. and the singing of a patriotic song by the children. On Friday afternoons a flag -lowering ceremony would be in order, with instruction and singing, that the children may, learn to respectand love their country's flag, and never allow it to touch the ground. The suggested Royal Canadi•ati Navy flag closelyresembles the Royal Navy flag of Britain, now ote lean to our navy, the larger Cross of St. George being replac- ed by a red Maple Leaf. It CLINTON BAND 1 RENDERS FINE C PERFORMANCE. Clinton Citizens' Band staged one of its finest concerts in the past year or two in the Town Hall Sunday evening before a large crowd. This final indoor concert of the spring season in- dicated great versatility on the part of the members of the Band and guest artists, Bandmaster Frank Strathearn directed the' Band most capably. Guest artists from Ingersoll in- cluded Jimmy Miller, brilliant: 17 -year-old trumpeter and gold medalist at the Waterloo Festival; Doug Martin, tenor soloist of Trinity' United Church; Mrs. O. B. Moffatt and Cliff Underwood, pianists, the former a sister of George B,.,Beattie of the .Band. J: George McLay, who was a capable chairman, expressed a hearty welcome in behalf of the Band and introduced each num- ber in appropriate fashion.' For its opening numbers, the Band played three hymn tunes: "Nicaea", "St. Peter", and "Red- head." Jinuny Miller played on his trumpet, "Evening ' Thoughts", open test piece at Waterloo Music Festival. It proved a revelation of trumpet playing ef- ficiency. Later in the programme, he played "Victory" and "My Hero", with. Mrs. O. B. Moffatt at the piano. The Band played a request number, the difficult "The Thin Red Line." Doug Martin sang in good tenor voice, , accompanied by Mrs. O. B. Moffatt. A later rendition was "Pilgrim." The next number by the Band was an overture, "Dawn in the Forest," with parts for baritone, cadenza and solo, Then follow- ed selections from "Lucia di Lam- merinoor",. arranged .,for horns, cornet and baritone. Another number was the "Brue Danube" waltz by Strauss, arranged for bands in modern march tempo. Mrs. O, B. Moffatt and Cliff Underwood favoured with a piano duett, The former is pianist of Trinity United Church, Ingersoll, and the guests were present through her efforts. Two marches by the Band were the next numbers on the pro- gramme: "General Grant" and "Algeria." The closing numbers were the hymn tune, "Paradise" and the National Anthem. Perth Horse Show Has $3,800 Prize List The Perth County Horse Breed- ers will stage their 15th annual Horse Show, Swine Show and Sale and Machinery Demonstra- tion, at the Agricultural Grounds, Stratford, on Wedncsdey, ,tune 7,. A prize list of $3,800 is offered. The swine section is given prominence again this year. In addition to the thew of breeding stock and mark:at hogs there will be sold at auction, 32 head. of registered Yorkshires includ- ing bred and open sows and serviceable aged boars selected from Advanced Registry Herds, and all carefully inspected for both type and health standards. Judging of hogs will commence at 12.30 noon and sale will be held at 2.15 p.m, This is a one -day show featur- ing both heavy and light horses. Judging' will commence at 12.:10 noon• with four rings, should be a welcome companion to our Royal Canadian Air Force flag, and our Royal Canadian En- sign (Merchant Marine). A letter of approval by your readers sent to their member, would be of greatly appreciated assistance. (Signed) J. ERNEST CREALY, BSA Box 321, Toronto • Former Clinton RCAF Man Wins $15,500 Listening to the radio report of the running of the English Derby resulted in a happy day for Cpl. Roger Bellemare, lower left, as his horse `.'Double Eclipse," placed third, netting Cpl. Bellemare $15,500 for his sweepstake ticket, With. Bellemare are friends in the RCAF at Crunvlin, near London: LAC Fred Birosh, Edmonton, left, and Cpl. Webb Johnson, Toronto, right. Cpl. Bellemare, until recently, was at RCAF Station, Clinton, and purchased his lucky ticket from Cpl. Howard Fleming and Reese. Hattie, who each receive a share for having sold the ticket. -Engraving courtesy The London Free Press. CONSIDERABLE INTEREST SHOWN IN SOYBEAN CROP R. G. Bennett;, Clinton, agri- cultural representative for Huron, stated to -day that all cattle are being turned out now., Pastures A verdict of accidental death have improved quite consider- ably dusting the past week. A with blame attached to no one number of hatcheries have tilos- was returned by a coroner's jury, ed down and some others are empanelled to probe circum - going to take off about one more stances surrounding the death of hatch before closing for the Judith Grange, eight-year-old season daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur "Spring grain is 'making fair Grange, Auburn, who died of in- growth along with winter wheat, lies in Alexandra Hospital, hay and pasture, although a good Goderich, May ac, to rain is still needed very badly," The dict, attached a rider is the verdict, urging both parents Mr. Bennett declared. "Some and teachers to impress upon corn has been planted and it is school pupils of S.S. 5, Hallett expected that during the next Township, to keep off roads few days, all the corn and beans entirely on their way to and from will be planted. There seems to school. be considerable interest in the Driver of the car which was soybean crop this year. involved in the fatality, Wilfred o Plunkett, was absolved of all Fred S. 'Watson Heads blame' The inquest was conducted at Municipal Group Auburn by Crown Attorney Glenn Hays, Seaforth, and Dr. W. F. Accidental Death Verdict Child's Death Huron County Municipal As- Gallow, Grderich, coroner for sedation, meeting in Goderich Huron County. Thursday last, was attended by Members of the jury were 80 municipal officers, including Charles EAsquith, foreman; reeves, clerks, tax collectors and James Craig, Edgar Lawson, R. J. Phillips and Gordon Taylor. treasurers of the various county municipalities,- o Fred S. Watson, clerk of Stan- COiint Stan- ley Township, was elected presi- y Horne Inmates dent, Given Good Times 'Other officers are: First vice- president, D. H. Wilson, Seaforth; second vice-president, James Pat- . . Clinton Lions Club sponsored arson, Hensall; secretary, N. w. the last film of the season at Miller, Goderich; treasurer, S. H. Huron County Home on Friday Blake, Goderich;; directors, M. T, evening last. These films through - Corless, Clinton (three years); out the winter months have been Harry Strang, Usborne Township appreciated greatly by members (two years); Philip Durst, How- of the Home family. ick Township (one year). A very pleasant treat was af- C. Nunn, representative of the forded the "boys and girls" at Department of Municipal Affairs, the -Home on Sunday afternoon explained the collection of taxes when Clinton Citizens' Band pre - from the assessment to the time scatted a splendid concert of band of the tax sale, music. The concert was given on the lawn and was certainly one of the highlights of the day for the residents of the Home. Canadian Holstein In Butterfat Record Ex-Clintonian Recalls Days Back in the '80's Bert H. Walker, Hotel Cecil, Los Angeles, Calif., recalls the "old da Ys' in 1 tt t a e er o H. C. Lawson, secretary, Clinton Old Boys' Reunion, August 5-9, 1950: Received your notice -ear -the `Old Boys' Reunion'. Thanks for same. While in Denver last year, my brother and I had talked about making, the trip back to Clinton this year to see the old town and possibly seine people who remembered us as owing to distance and business, we have not been frequent visitors: "I left Clinton' 64 years ago next month, so could not expect many to recall me.. Your men- tion of the old swimmin' hole on the Bayfield river" and "little New England", also the old school in which I believe I managed to reach the 6th grade, interest- ed me. 'By this you will note no evidence of scholastic ability. It. would be a pleasure for me to see the old town, and drive around the country, and take a trip to Goderich which, in my day, was looked forward to once a, year for a Sunday School picnic. "Back in 1883, I was errand boy for Chris Dickson, who had a stationery store and was agent for The •London Free Press, .The Advertiser, also the Toronto Globe and. The Mail. -It was my job to deliver the papers, so be- heve I knew who lived in every house in town. There were a few Clinton boys who made names for themselves in both public life and industry, one of them in Ontario, Calif., just a few miles from us. The Arm- strong Nurseries, which I am told is one, of the finest, While I. have' been through Ontario many times, and promised myself to call, you know how it is; we will do it the next lime. "Some one sent me a copy of your local paper, The NEWS - RECORD. I can remember when it first came out. Whitely and Todd were publishers; the office was . over Stevenson's Furniture Store (present Ontario Depart- ment of Agriculture). The New Era was the first paper I ever. knew about, and I can remember Robert Holmes who worked the oldtime hand press on which it was printed. Yes, there are many. memories of the old town quite fresh in my, mind. "Unfortunately, I have been a victim of arthritis for a number of years 'and one can never tell when it is going to strike you, and when it does, in my case it has been severe, Then 'it means the hospital, in my case. So much depends on that feature re- garding the trip. It would please me very much to be with the old boys., though most of them would be strangers to me now. How - (Continued on Page Three) All eyes in the dairying world were on Vercheres, Quebec, on April, 25, when the announcement was made that .a purebred Hol- stein cow had established an of- ficial world record for 365 -day production of butterfat over all ages :and breeds on three times, a -day milking. The cow appropriately was named Triumph . (her registered name is Sprucehanve ' Farm Triumph) and her production is given as 1,365 lbs. butterfat from 31,878 lbs. milk average butter- fat test 4.28 per cent. An official record is one where the milk is weighed at each milking. The Dominion Department of Agri- culture supervisedthe making of this record. PROTEST ROWDY FILMS SEAFORTH-Due to the fact members of organizations and churches of Seaforth district' are of 'the opinion that the type of motion pictures being presented in the area is not suitable enter- tainment for children,, a petition has been drawn up and after it, is signed by the proper author- ities, will be presented to the local 'theatre chain, The organ» ization claims that too great emphasis is being placed on sex and crime, and that the western picture's are .of a rowdy type, ADDITIONAL TEACHERS NAMED BY TWO BOARDS Clinton District Collegiate In- stitute Board and Clinton Public School Board hose just made the appointment of new teachers for the academic year of 1950-51. CDCI Board has named two additional teachers, bringing the staff up to 12, one more than in 1949-50, including six new teachers: These two teachers are: G. O. Goldhang, BA (Toronto), specialist in French, succeeding Samuel E. Stubbs, who is going to Chatham; comes from Toronto and has had three years' ex- perience -one at Strathroy and, two at Napanee; also holds inter- mediate music certificates. Mica Patricia Fisher, BA (West- ern), specialist in girls' physical education; will teach also other Lower School subjects; addition- al teacher to 1949-50 staff; grad- uates from Ontario College of Frl'unation in 1950; comes from Kitchener. Clinton Public School Board has appointed the following for 1950-51, to replace Misses Don- alda Adams, who is ,going to Centralia RCAF school, and. Miss Bessie Erb. Miss Audrey Jervis, daughter. of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred C. Jer- vis, Clinton, graduates from, Stratford Normal School this year; attended Clinton Public School and Collegiate Institute. Miss Joan Moore, R,R. 1, Dela- ware, has taught near home for one year; graduate of London Normal School. 0 CONGRATULATIONS! Mr. and Mrs. James Livermore will be at home to their friends on Tuesday next, June 6. from three to five in the afternoon and from 'seven to nine in the evening, the occasion being their 50th wedding anniversary, GRADUATION DAY THIS SATURDAY FOR U. OF W. O. Students of this district have graduated and are graduating from the various institutions across the country, some of them with honours, and . once more showing eredit to their previous schools. Among those who will be in the graduating class at the Uni- versity of Western Ontario. Lon- don, on Saturday, June 3, are: Miss Margaret Tamblyn, Lon- desbore, who received Class I standing, graduates as a Bachelor of Science in an honour course in Biology, Miss Tamblyn is a scholarship graduate of CDCI and is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tamblyn. Allan C. Kelly, Revelstoke, B.C., who . has received honour standing in the honour course In Chemistry and receives the same degree es Miss Tamblyn, Mr. Kelly, a son of Mr. and Mrs. A. V. ''Jelly, Revelstoke, B.C, was station at RCAF Station, Clinton, in the early days of World War II and later served overseas. His wife is the former Helen Mc- Gill, Clinton, and they have one son, Paul. ' Arthur Aiken, Clinton, receives a Bachelor of Arts degree grad- uating in the' honour course in Business. Administration. Mr. Aiken is the younger son of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Aiken, Clinton, and is married to the former Helen Herman, Clinton. Stuart McBride, Kippen, re- ceives a Bachelor of Arts degree, graduating in the honour course of Economics and P o 1 it teal Science, with Class I standing. Cameron Henry, Brucefield, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Henry. graduates in the honour course in English and Philosophy and receives the degree of Bachelor of Arts: He headed his year. Philip Sperling, London, for- mer Clintonian, receives his Bachelor of Arts degree 'graduat- ing in the honour course in French and Latin. Donald Southcott, Exeter, ob- tains a Bachelor of Arts degree in a journalism course. Receiv- ing Bachelor of Arts degrees in the general course are Pauline Haberer, Zurich, and Donald Hugh Ross, Auburn, while Marj- ory Kopp, Zurich, graduates in the honour course in. French and Latin. Legion Bingo Raises $100 for Flood Relief Clinton Branch of the Canad- ian Legion staged a very success- ful bingo on Friday evening with net proceeds amountig to $98.18, going to the Manitoba Flood Re- lief Fund, The Legion brought the total up to $100. Excellent prizes were offered and those present had a most enjoyable evening. Prize win- ners included: Mrs. Robert Car- ter, electric tea kettle; Miss Judy Ogston, auto robe; Mrs, Ed, Welsh, electric iron; Mrs. Gordon Rapson, Langmuir travel case; Mrs. Helen Fairservice. roasting pan; Mrs. Garouski, Montreal. and Mrs. Hogg, Winnipeg, tied and each won a Hudson Bay blanket; Mrs. L. Haughton, leath- er -trimmed sport bag; Mrs. Wil- son, electric clock; Mrs. Elliott. wool blanket; N. Livermore. Silex coffee maker; Mrs. Mabel Cox, magazine rack; Mrs. K. W. Colquhoun, Canadian Beauty featherweight iron; Gordon Scrib- bins, mystery prize which turned out to be a Daimation pup- We P. Wallis table lamp; Mrs. U. W. Gould, bag of sugar' Mrs. C. Connell, auto robe; Was Pat Morrison, pair of dresssr lamps; Walter Gilmarten, Phi eco radio; G. L. Rumball, 'to nr prize, No. 97, mantle radio. • "My engine's knocking again," said the neon who came to the garage quite often. "This time it's opportunity," declared the manager, "we have reduced the prices on new models almost a hundred dollars." Returning to Bayfield Chicagoan • Notes Changes Echoes of the past resounded in Bayfield last week. On Tues- day, James Adams, Chicago, drove into the village. The first place he recognized was the old school. Then h e thought that he'd like to go to Gairdner's Grocery Store. (It was closed over 50 years ago). So he stopped his car about the spot where he remembered it and went into Kingsbury's Bakery. He was told that there was no store under that name in the village but that Mrs. R. H. F. Gairdner lived next door. So he called r on her. He had known her husband and renewed his acquaintance in Chicago. He wished to visit the old haunts and hunt up old school chums so Mrs, Gairdner directed him. James Adams' was born in Bay- fie/d, ayfield, January 23, 1866, a son of John and Charlotte Adams and grandson of. Mr. and Mrs. James Grainger. His father was a carpenter and had built their home on Louisa Street (J. M. Stewart's cottage) and a home for his father (B, T. Stephensona residence) on Anne Street. He. also built the Methodist Chprch parsonage. In 1875, he built a planing mill where the Roman Catholic Church now stands, and was doing well until a disastrous fire in which the mill was burned to the and in April grA err 1878. At that time there was a schooner at the dock loaded with lumber consigned to' John Adams, The fire was a `knock -out' blow to him., He held no insurance and lost everything. But his credit with the lumber company evidently was good, for he was offered the use of one of their mills at Dresden. It had been closed because it did not pay. However, John Adams ac- cepted the offer and the lumber was shipped there, ' In the autumn, 1878, the fam- ily moved to Dresden where they resided until '1880 'when they moved to Lamar's, Iowa, and liv- ed there until 1892. In that year ""Jimmy" Adams went to Chicago. From 1894-1897 he owned and operated two drug stores. And he prospered. He sold the stores and went into the Real Estate business, in which he has been engaged ever since, He visited Bayfield in 1892 after his brother had beenkilled in the Spanish American war, His another was visiting In Walk- erton and as she had a fancy to see her old home, he brought her here, but at that time he did not call':, on anyone. In speaking of the planing mill in Bayfield, he recalled that Bob and Pi' Keegan were amongst r Bargains Offered By Stores That great day of opportunities "Clinton Day" - is coming again for the benefit of thous-- ands hous•ands of Huron County,. residents who ' believe that a dollar saved. is a dollar earned. It is being' held this Saturday, June 3, Business men of Clinton, In cooperation with Clinton and District Chamber of Commerce, are cooperating in this great semi-annual sales event ' which has become an important part of Clintcn service to the community. In direct charge is the Retail Merchants' Committee of the Chamber, of which R. B. Camp- bell is chairman,with the help of the Tourist and Publicity Committee. Welcome Extended , Civic and Chamber of *Com- merce authorities have combined to extend a very hearty welcome to visitors to Clinton on Clinton Day. Mayor R. Y.' Hattin was glad' of the opportunity to make all feel welcome in behalf of the citizens of the town. Leslie Ball, president of the Chamber of Commerce, pointed out that the merchants of the town were making a real effort to offer sales opportunities that are unexcelled anywhere else. He said there would be bargains galore, and "Clinton Day" of- fered a rare chance for people to stock up with needed stocks at very attractive prices. Big Crowd Expected As on other "Clinton Days", it is - confidently expected by those in charge of this one, that tremendous crowds will pay a visit to "The Hub of Huron County" this coming -Saturday, lune 3. They extend a most cordial welcome to everyone, and are of the opinion that a visit here will be well worthwhile from financial and other points of view. HURON COUNTY CHEESE OUTPUT HAS BIG JUMP Creamery butter showed a de- cline in production in Huron both in the month of April and in 'the four -months -period ended April 30, 1950. according to figures re- leased in the monthly dairy re- port of the Ontario Department of Agriculture. The same source shows a de- crease in cheddar cheese produc- tion for the month of April. but for the four -months -period, the output has, more than doubled what It was a year ago. Figures are: butter: April 1950, 317.972; April 1949, 328,425; four months period 1950, 893,343; four months period 1949, 902.073; cheese: April 1950, 54,291; April 1940, 54,720: four months e, 136,395; four months 1949, 61,650, It is interesting to note that in the neighbouring counties of Lambton, Middlesex. Perth end Bruce a similar decrease was noted in butter production, but in cheese proi3uction Lambton did not produce any, Middlesex and Perth showed an increase throughout and Bruce showed an increase in the four months per- iod end a slight decrease in the month of April. Kippen Shoot Contest Proves Interesting Thomas Sterrett won the Ven- eer Trophy after two shoot offs, first with 13111 Kyle and Lloyd Venner and again with Lloyd Vernier, by one bird at the Blue Hock Shoot held et Kippen May 24, sponsored by Kippen Rod and Gun Club. First Event: Bill Kyle 25, Lloyd Venner 23, B. Krouse 23, Jack Anderson 23, Thomas Ster- rett 22, Sam Dougall 22, Elmer Passmore 22, Roy McLeod 22, Henry Green 22, Bill Lumby 21, C, Koehler 21, A. Gilbert 21,' Chester Lee n ..I, W. Dalrymple 20. Second Event:. Thomas Shir- rett 24, Chester Lee 24, Lloyd Veneer 23, Sam Dougall 23, C. Koehler 22. E. Passmore 22, Roy McLeod 22, Jack Anderson 22, Norm Harburn 22, Jack Gilbert 21, B. Krouse 21, A. Gilbert 21, Henry Green 21, Bill Kyle el. Handicap -24 birds: William Vender, 28, also highest money winner; Chester. Lee 22, Bill Kyle 20, Elmer Passmore 20, Emerson Anderson 20. Shooters attended from Gode- rich, Wilton and Duart. A Smile for Today The Important ' Son A peasant had four sans. Three were celebrities in Russia -- a writer, a cartoonist and a press photographer. "You must be very proud' and happy," a friend said to the old man, , `with three sada successful sons." "Oh, but consider the fourth." the peasant replied. "He lives in the United States. He's un- employed," "Oh, dear," the friend com- miserated, "how sad, how terrie Me!" "Whet do oyti mean" eritd the peasant "There's nothing ter-. ible about it. Without his hells (Continued on Page Four) I 'd have starved long ago!'