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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1950-06-01, Page 1Section Section Pages 5-12 THE NEW ERA --84th YEAR R intoes Ne eco t 1 1 _ THE NEWS -RECORD -71st YEAR The Home Paper with the News No. 22 CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 1950 Second Section Pages 5-12 Mie first Column - THE LONG DROUGHT FINALLY was broken when rain fell yester- day . . A friend of ours com- mented that it was "a million dollar rain" We were rather inclined to double that figure , Now some of the late gardeners - each as ourselves - may settle down to a little gardening for a change ... The seed hasn't been germinating anyway - so we • would like to believe! . , . Howe ever, everybody seems happy about it all . *'* PICKETT A N D CAMPBELL and. Clinton Electric are having modern, new store fronts built Our own is not yet quite finished off -but soon, we hope.. a * a , THE RCAF CHORUS HAS started out on a worthy round of concerts to raise funds for Manitoba Flood Relief, and the members are to be congratulated on this effort This fine musical organization staged a de- lightful concert under the aus- pices of the Baptist Church in the Town Hall Thursday evening last, repeating the programme given at the Station the week before and reported in detail in last week's NEWS -RECORD , Rev. A. Forsyth, pastor of the church, expressed the feelings of all when he paid high tribute to this group, which was organized. comparatively recently . . * * ,a OUR CAPABLE HENSALL COR - respondent reports that William Hyde, Hensall, who will be 86 in July, at Hensel' Steck Show Thursday last, sawed off "The Devil's Reel" on his fiddle to win his 46th prize since he took up the instrument '73 years ago Not content with taking a prize in the contest, Mr.yde kicked his heels at Old Man Time: with a couple of steps of a jig as he crossed the platform with his fiddle under his arm . , Apparently there is no limit to the achievements of age in Huron County , . , a s s THANKS TO HIS TRUSTY GUN, Dominic Hendrick, R.R. 3, Clin- ton, is minus at least one pest as far as his chickens are con- cerned ... Mr. Hendrick noticed something sitting on the roof of his chicken coop and at first thought it was a cat . . ..When the creature did not scare easily, he thought that the best thing to do would be to get his gun . hissurprise Much to e- d d an light, he found that it was a large owl . The bird had a 53 -inch wing spread and an ex- ceptionally strong beak . , If it had not been destroyed, it might have caused considerable damage . , p ,> h„ THE END OF MAY BROUGHT good news to two well known officers who have done good work at RCAF Station, Clinton Following a mess dinner at the Officers' Mess Tuesday evening, Wing Commander R. F. Miller, AFC, commanding officer, an- nounced that, effective today, James H. Lynch, education of- ficer' and Robert D. Thorndy- craft, air training section, would be promoted to Flight Lienten ants ... Our ,congratulations! . , , a * * PERSONALLY, WE NEVE: R were lucky enough nor wise enough to win any money at the races, but a Clinton girl, 'Miss Betty Stewart, beat the odds and Top Quality Livestock at Clinton Spring Show Flood Relief Mounts 'Including returns in actual cash on hand at noon yesterday, the' Manitoba Flood Relief Fund total steed at $1,746.34, as re- ported by the Clinton Campaign Committee. Donations by Groups In addition to the list pub- lished in last week's NEWS - RECORD, the following donations from various groups in the com- munity were reported by the committee yesterday: Holmesville Community Club , $ 62.75 Turner's United Church 103.50 Clinton P.S. pupils ... • 94.55 CDCI pupils 32.36 Holmesville Young People 50.00 Wesley -Willis S. S. 5.00 Clinton Women's Institute 20.00 Clinton Liens Club 100.00 Huron LOBA 10.00 Clinton Fire Brigade . , . , 10:00 Total in hand $1,746.34 Contributions to this very worthy cause are still being re- ceived at either the Royal Bank of Canada, Bank of Montreal, Police Office, or Town Clerk's Office. The need is still very pressing. In addition to the above, a number of other donations have been forwarded direct to other collection agencies, and no re- cord was available at time of writing. One of these was $100 raised by the Canadian Legion in its bingo Friday evening last. RCAF Campaign On Clinton RCAF Station person- nel are contributing to a fund being collected by the Station euthorities. It was estimated that this fund had reached about $800 last night, and an objective of $2,000 had been set. The Air Force campaign will continue for some time. 0 Britishers are considering end- ing the government monopoly of, the air waves in that country. BBC may be faced with competi- tion from private radio stations. won $100 at the Woodbine on Saturday on the horse "Mc- Gill" • * THE EDITOR WAS FORTUNATE enough to be one of the news- paper r and radio men who were guests of Centralia RCAF Station Friday last at a detailed inspec- tion of the big flying school. . . It was a real treat, and one which we deeply appreciated.,. Group Captain W. F. M. Newson, DSO, DFC, and his staff, were most considerate of the party... * ,b S HIGHLIGHT WAS A TWIN engined flight in a: RCAF Dakota, one of the R. and C, S. "Flying Classrooms", which un- fortunately was cut short through fog and low ceiling . The original intention was to fly over Goderich and Clinton but this had to be abandoned, and we had to settle for St. Marys - at only a few hundred feet . The countryside never looked lovelier . . Presbyterian . W.A. BAZAAR Saturday, June 3 .3 P.M. in Church Basement Home-made Baking Aprons Candy Touch -and -take Take a Chance on a Doll; also Doll's Clothing far sale AFTERNOON TEA Sandwiches and Cookies 21-22-b I IT LASTS FOREVER - The beautyand chs rm ofY our Wedding Day will last for a life- time if you have a brush oil portrait of the bride to beautify your home. Itsenduring ng life- like like qualities will bring back many happy memories in the years to come.. See samples of this lovely portraiture in . our studio window at McEwan's. S FOWLER BR i. PHONE 84 • CLINTON 4S "Your Photographers in Clinton" y^I.JIIN•fNy{INNMIWI4RMNJf.-0~4..MwAMIII#N•O.TFWIJ~...MN.Iy I4 Graduate From UWO This Saturday ARTHUR AIKEN CAMERON HENRY • ALLAN C. KELLY Three of this year's many graduates from the University of Western Ontario, London, above (left to right), include ARTHUR AIKEN, Clinton, eAMERON HENRY, Brucefielcl, and ALLAN C. KELLY, Revelstoke, B.C. MR. HENRY, a son of Mr, and Mrs. William Henry, Brucefield, headed his year in the honour couse in English and Philosophy and receives the Bachelor of Arts degree. MR. AIKEN, graduating in the honour course in . Business Administration also receives the' Bachelor of Arts degree. He is the younger son of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Aiken and is mar- ried to the former Helen Herman. MR. KELLY is well-known in this area, having been a former member of RCAF Station, Clinton, and is married to the former Helen McGill, Clinton. He receives the Bachelor of Science degree and graduates with honour standing in the honour course in Chemistry, -Engraving of Cameron Henry courtesy The London Free Press. REV. A. FORSYTI-I LEAVES AUBURN AND CLINTON Rev, Archibald Forsyth, who has been pastor of Clinton and Auburn Baptist Churches for the past three years, preached fare- well sermons to both congrega- tions Sunday. He assumes new duties as pastor of the Baptist Churcites at Port Rowan and Houghton, Norfolk County, this coming Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Forsyth left by automobile for their new home in Port Rowan yesterday. • Rev. Mr. Forsyth's successor as minister of the Clinton and Aub- burn congregations wilt be Pastor R. Clair Clark, Hamilton, who is 0 completing letin his. studiesat now c m P g MeMaster University in that city. He saw service with the RCAF during World War II, and spent a few weeks at Clinton RCAF Station. Mrs. Clark was formerly 1 a chaplain with theCanadian Wom- en's Army Corps. They have a daughter, nine months old. At the morning service in Clinton Baptist Church Sunday, Rev. Mr. Forsyth conducted the Ordinance of Believer's Baptism, those receiving this rite being Miss Faye Aikenhead and Mrs. R. Clifford. The church was de- corated with a profusion of flow - era, and Pit. Lt. P. O. Jones sang "Down from His Glory." Rev. Mr. Forsyth, in his ser- mon, pointed out that in the case of the Ethiopian Church, the only qualification that Philip the Evangelist required of him when ire aslied for baptism, was that he should believe with his whole heart, At the afternoon service in Auburn Baptist Church, t h e preacher quoted: "Now we be- lieve, not because of thy saying but because we have heard Christ for ourselves." Faith based on authority is valid, but faith bas- ed on experience, especially communion with Christ, is far richer and more satisfying for the Christian believer. Ministerial Transfers In Huron Presbytery Sessions of London Conference are being held this week in First St. Andrew's 'United Church, Lon- don. Ministerial transfers, number- ing 36, were given tentative ap- proval on ,Monday; final approv- al will not be given until Friday Nine changes were announced for Huron Presbytery and these include: Auburn, Rev. C. C. Washing- ton, from ashing-ton,from Wesley United Church, London; Bluevale, Rev. It A. Brook, from Hensall; Centralia, Rev. G. G. Burton, from Moore- field and formerly of Ontario St. United Church, Clinton; Goderich Victoria St.. Rev. D. W. Williams, succeeding Rev. L. H. Turner, who is going toNewcastle, ewcastle'Osh- awa Presbytery; eensell to be settled; Hme il, Rev.G. M. Newton, from St. Helena; McKi1- lop, Rev. H. E. Livingstone, from Brownsville;S , Helens, t e eRev.C. P. Tavener, from Holmesville; Nile-Hennil,ler, Rev. Joseph Har- rower. MASONIC DINNER SEAFORTH -Britannia Lodge No. 170, A.F. and AM., entertain- ed Lincoln Lodge of Detroit, Mich., and other lodges in the district at dinner in First Pres- byterian Church Saturday even- ing. In the afternoon and even- ing degree work was exemplified. The Weather 1950 1949 High Low High Low May 25 79 56 55 35 26 74 52 53 34 27 58 46 52 36 28 63 42 55 31 20 66 40 58 , 33 30 79 48 71 39 31 70 54 78 41 Rain: .18 ins. Rain: .41 ins. Church Directory (All services on Daylight Saving Time) Ontario St. United Church REV. W. J. WOOLFREY, Minister Mrs, E. Wendorf, Organist and Choir Leader Sunday, June 4 11.00 a,m,-Morning Worship 12.15 -Sunday School, 7.00 p.m -Union Evening Ser- vice in this church, St. Paul's Anglican Church REV. R. M. P. BULTEEL,Rector Mrs. Theodore FremIin, Rrganist Mrs. J. G. MacKinnon, Choir Leader Sunday, June 4 11.00 a.m.-Holy Communion and Sunday School. 7.00 p.m, -Evening Service. Wednesday, June 7, at 8 p.m. - Board of Management. Wesley -Willis United Church Rev. HUGH C. WILSON, Minister Mrs. Morgan J .Agnew, Organist A. R, Person, Choir Leader Sunday, June 4 11.00 a,m:-Morning Worship, "The Meaning of Pentecost" 7.00 p.m. -Union Evening Wor- ship in Ontario St. United. Church. Baptist Church REV. A. FORSYTH, Minister F/L P. O. Jones, Choir Leader Mrs. W. Aikenhead, Organist Sunday, June 4 11.00 a.m.-Worship Service and Sunday Scheel. EVERYONE WELCOME Presbyterian Church REV. D. J. LANE, Minister Mrs. Bert Boyes, Organist and Choir Leader Sunday, June 4 10.00 a.m.-Sunday School. 11.00 a.m.-Divine Worship; "Planting the Church in Canada." The first in. a series celebrating the 75th anniver- sary of the church in the Do- minion. Every Presbyterian should be in.. attendance. 2.30 p.m: -Service at Bayfield, If you are Presbyterian you have reason to be proud of her nest history: Come and worship. ALL WELCOME. Pentecostal Church MatildaSt,South of C , NR J. E. CORRIGAN Pastor Sunday, June 4 10.00 a.m.--Sunday School 11.00 a.m.-Morning Worship 7.30 p.m. -Evening Worship COMING EVENTS Four cents a word; minimum 75 cents Dancing, Bayfield Pavilion, every Wednesday a n d Friday evening, 10.00--1.00, admission 75c, Frank' Traher's popular or- chestra, featuring vocalist Vir- ginia May. Wednesday night dancing in aid of new Bayfield Agricultural Hall and Hockey rink. 22b-tfb Dancers' favourite ballroom i5 Crystal Palace, . Mitchell. Danc- ing every Friday night to music of Ontario's outstanding dance band, Don Robertson and Ranch Boys. 22-23-p Garden Party, Varna, Tuesday. June 27, sponsored by WA of Varna United Church. 22-b RCAF ACTIVE IN HANDLING FLOOD SIGNALS Clinton RCAF training centre is continuing to handle personal messages for residents throughout Ontario who are trying to get in communication with friends or relatives in Winnipeg. Since the Red River flood hit the Manitoba capital, this radio centre has been acting as clear- ing house for messages from all over the Dominion, and thus far has handled more than 300. It is a ;.ink in the national hookup of amateur and RCAF radio stations, and has assisted ie gaining connections between parties when commercial methods tailed, PersonnelC 1' at Clinton still are on 24-hour call in case an em- ergency arises in the communica- tions field and five men have been manning the receivers s and transmitter there night and day since the threat started. Harry Ball Outlines Geological Structure A splendid attendance at Clin- ton Presbyterian Mans' Club on Friday evening last heard a most interesting and informative talk by Harry Ball; a graduate of University of Western Ontario, Mr. Ball, with geological maps of Canada, and other mining ap- paratus, outlined the rock struc- ture of Canada from east to west. showing the strata of the different sections, and with bea- utiful samples of many of the ores found in each, he imparted to the men, a great deal of very interesting facts, concerning its great wealth of mineral deposits in Canada, After his talk, the meeting was thrown open to questions, which the speaker endeavored to answer, and this added much to the effort made by him in arov-- ing boththe interest and cur- iosity of those present. A hearty vote of thanks wos tendered Harry with the endorse- ment of the men of the club. G. W. Nett's group was respon- sible for the meeting which was brought to a close with light re- freshments and much table talk. Next meeting, and probably the final for the season, will be held on June 9. Every member pres- ent on that evening, is the idea in closing for the summer months. Several Properties Change Hands Herr: During the past few days, several residential properties in Clinton have changed hands and other deals are said to be pend- nA short time ago, Thomas Steep purchased the property owned by Ross Fitzsimons on Shipley St., opposite Clinton Pub- lic Hospital. Charles Twitchell has disposed of his property on Rattenbury St. West to Mr. and Mrs, W. J. MeMillan Toeronto h take pos - June 15. Mr. McMillan 1' 'm brother of Mrs Thomas F, Plumtree and Mrs. C. B. Ander- son, Clinton, Mr. Twitchell left today to reside in future with his sister, Mrs. Herbert Mansfield. Prescott. Reg. Ball has purchased the p'neerty of Bert Huller on the east side of King St. and bas moved in, while the Huller fam- ily are residing in the new house on Kirk St. J.esenh H. Murphy has purch- ased the property of Reg, Ball located at rhe southwest corner of Huron and Orange Sts: He formerly resided in a "wartime" house. , Attention: Everyone: ' Follow the Wolf Cubs to the Mile -of - Pennies, on Main St„ Saturday, June 3, from 9-6. In case of rain to be held in Council Chamber. Auspices Clinton Hospital Aid. Deputy Minister Pays Fine Tribute Clinton's 46t ' annual Spring Show on Tuesday lived up to advance notices as one of On- tario's leading livestock fairs of the early summer season. There was a superlative show- ing of light and heavy horses, beef and dairy cattle, and swine, featuring some of the leading exhibitors in Western Ontario. Entries totalled 363, made up of 124 in horses, 193 in cattle, and 46 in swine. Visiting experts were loud in their praise of the quality of livestock exhibited. Officials of Huron Central Agricultural Society were rather disappointed, however, in the attendance figures, and could not explain why a • larger crowd was not on hand on such a fine afternoon. Pressure of farm work at this delayed season was given as one of the reasons, Visitors Pleased Dr. J. G. Taggart, Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Can- ada, arrived shortly before fair time and was the guest of 'the management at a small luncheon in Hotel Clinton. Later, he of- ficially opened the big show. In introducing Dr. Taggart, L. E. Cardiff, MP for North Huron, congratulated the fair board and the community of Clinton as a whole on the wonderful achieve- ment, including the new grand- stand roof and other facilities. "I often wonder if those in charge of things of this size get enough credit for their labors," he commented, referring chiefly to A. J. McMurray, the secretary manager. Dr. Taggart was one of those civil servants who was highly respected at Ottawa, he said. Dr. Taggart recalled that he had been in Clinton nine yeas ago, and was glad to note the steady improvement in agricul- ture in this region which was one of the most highly -favoured areas of the country. "We in Canada have not enough land of this kind," he stated, He endorsed the appreciation expressed by Mr. Cardiff to those who should have proper credit for this achievement, and said they should have full support of the community, "Sometimes ' it is stated that a the local fear has no place but it still isthat true e ha the fair has a definite place in the com- munity," he stated. "It gives an , opportunity of visiting and ex- changing and has a stimulating effect on community life. I hope you will maintain this fine institution." Others who spoke briefly, fol- lowing Dr. Taggart, were Thomas Pryde, MLA for Huron; J. W. Hanna, MLA for Huron -Bruce; Mayor R. Y. Hattin; Dr. J. W. Shaw, the senior director; War- den Cecil Johnston: and R. G. Bennett, agricultural represent- ative for Huron County. District Prizewinners Through lack of space, The NEWS -RECORD is unable to pub- lish the prize list in full in this issue. However, some of the residents of the district who car- ried off prizes were as follows: Horses - Thomas McMichael, Auburn; W. J. Dale, Hullett ;y.4.444 : ,«w,:;:4»;:R: m,:,;w-y tl: ;«y Township (president, Huron Central Agricultural Society); E. 3. "Dick" Jacob, Clinton; C. W. LeBeau, Clinton; A. W. Ethering- ton, Hensall; Beef Cattle Shorthorns Melvin Taylor and Son, Beigrave; McKinley Farms, Zurich; W. Turnbull and Son, Brussels; C. W. LeBeau, Clinon; Roy Pepper, Clinton; Herefords -H, C, Wright and Son, Cromarty; Frank Thompson and Son, Wingham; LeBeau Bros., Clinton; John Mc- Gregor, Hensall; Market Cattle - W. Turnbull and Sone Brussels; Frank Thompson and Son, Wing - ham; - Roy Pepper, Clinton; Dairy Cattle -Holsteins -Jar- roti Bros., Brucefield; Howard Feagan, Goderich; Ayrshires :- :Langridge Bros., Brussels; Jer- seys -Irvin Trewartha, Seaforth; Thomas Rathwell, Clinton; R. W. Gibbings, Clinton; Swine -(Yorkshires) - Robert E. McMillan, Seaforth; W. Turn- bull and Son,: Brussels; James W. Smith, Brussels; W. R. Lobb and Son, Clinton; Alfred Warner, Bayfield. Clinton PUC Bans Sale Electrical Appliances Clinton Public Utilities. Com- mission held its monthly meet- ing in the Commission Office Tuesday evening with Chairman H. R. Hawkins presiding. The Commissioners approved a motion that in future the Com- mission store cease handling electrical appliances for sale. A motion also was passed that eavetroughs must not lead into the sewerage system. The Commission decided to purchase a new electrical control panel beard at a cost of $8,500. A resolution was adopted that the Commission sell to T. R, Thompson the 24 foot vacant lot lying north of the building on Albert St. for the construction of a business building, Specifi- cations of this building must be approved by the Commission. Special Offer! NEW SUBSCRIBERS Clinton News -Record until the end of 1950 . $1 ACT NOW! ROXY THEATRE CLINTON REGENT THEATRE SIiAFORT11-ONTARIO • FOR SIX NIGHTS • June 1st to 3rd and 5th to 7th. We ask you! We urge you! If you like the best in scren Entertainment: DON'T MISS SEEING "FRA.NCIS" The FUNNIEST Film surprise in years, starring DONALD O'CONNOR ZASU PITTS and "FRANCIS" (The Talking Mule) IT COULDN'T BE FUNNIER! • THUR. - FRI. - SAT. • Jane 8th to 10th "Battleground" The greatest war picture of World War II PARK THEATRE G ODEItICII--Phone1150 Now: "The Great Dan Patch" Dennis O'Keefe & Ruth Warrick - MON. - TUES: - WED. - DICK POWELL-Evelyn KEYES ANGELA CLARK A. tale of the Northwest, of a Mountie and his bride who shar- ed the perils and fun of a rigor- ous country. "MRS. MIKE" - THURS. - FRI. SAT. - SABU-JOANNE PAGE and WENDELL COREY If you want entertainment out of the ordinary, of adventure beyond the limits of your daily routine, SEE "The Man Eater of Kumaon" Coming: "That Midnight Kiss" Technicolor and Jose (turbt CAPITAL THEATRE GODEIICII-Phone 47 Now:"BATTLEGROUND" with Van Johnson & John Hodiak MON. - TUES. WED. - Robert Montgomery,u Susan an Hay- ward and John Payne The dramatic story of three friends whose interwoven lives played havoc with conventions. "THE SAXON ,CHARM" Marta Toren, George Brent and Howard Duff -Action -drama, in which a flier's widow. , 'aids in fighting a ring of Mexican smug- glers. "Illegal Entry" - .77 THURS. - FRI. - SAT. -- Abbott & Costello with Frank Buck and Clyde Beatty To the fun of the clown princes is added the thrill of nature's greatest wild life sanctuary. "AFRICAS CREAMS" Coming: "Twelve O'Clock High" Unforgettable; with Gregory Peek Now: "FRANCIS" Donald O'Connor & Zasu Piitis MON. - . TUES. - WED. -- ' Carol Landis -- Rita Hayworth and Victor Mature Revive the songs aqud senti- ments of a celebrated FOX mus.. cal hit. "MY GAL SAL" THURS. - FRI. - SAT. -- Randolph Scott -- Bill Williams Jane Nigh Action, romance and plain humor are combined in this punch -packed story of the rug- . gest West. "A Fighting Man of the Plains" Coming: William Powell) and Marsha Runt in "Take One False Step"