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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1950-07-20, Page 1No. 29 n n' sPai cor THE NEWS -RECORD --71st YEAR CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY 20, 1950 The Home'Paper with the Newt Descendants Of -Pioneers Enjoy Family Reunion £13.L NEW ERA -84th YEAR THESE MEMBERS ` OF THE STURDY CLAN, direct descendants of Hugh, John, Christopher and Elizabeth Sturdy who came to Canada from•Ireland in 1831 to settle in Goderich Township, were among the 100 people who attended the fifth annual reunion picnic at Goderich. Left to right they are: Reg. Sturdy, Goderich Township, grandson of Christopher Sturdy .M155, AMY who died on the way from Ireland; George Ginn, Goderich Township, great-grandson of Elizabeth Sturdy who married Thomas Ginn and was the first woman to be married within the township; Austen Sutrdy, Goderich Township, grandson of John Sturdy; Harry Sturdy, Auburn, grandson of Hugh Sturdy; Arthur Sturdy Goderich Township, grandson of Hugh Sturdy, who occupies the homestead settled by his grandfather in 1831. Column— CONSIDERABLE INTEREST has been evidenced locally in the "Salute to Clinton!" and "Neighborly News" broadcasts over a CBC network from Clin- ton Lions Arena at 9.30 a.m., Sunday, August 6, as a feature of the Old Boys' Reunion . . Already, there has been a good demand for reserved seat tickets, which may be obtained free by applying to The NEWS -RECORD Office . An announcement is published on hPage Three . , * ALREADY, 'TWO STYLES OF saucy little red and white "Old Boys' Reunion" hats have made their appearance . , . The wedge- shaped type is being supplied by the Old Home, Week Committee and may,, be obtained it H. C. Lawson's or the Agricultural Of- fices.. The other is a pillbox type for sale in some local stores Mrs. Bert Huller got the first of the latter hats free by accepting a dare to walk through town with it perched on her head... * HUGH R. HAWKINS, PRESI- dent of Clinton Lions Club, while attending the Lions International Convention in Chicago this week, did not forget the boys back home. We received a card yesterday with the inscription in Hugh's well known (hard -to - make -out) handwriting: "Conven- tion greetings from your Prep." • . . Thanks, Hugh! • . . • k * m A_ FORMER CLINTONIAN IS seeing Canada in a big way but he happens to be en aviator in the radio officers' branch Dropping us a card from far- northern Churchill, Man., dated July 12, Flt. Lieut. Ray Agnew writes: "A quick line from one of Canada's northern outposts .Amuphere onabit ofa trip after. leaving home (RCAF Station, Greenwood, N.S.), yest- erday- AM and arriving here about 3 p.m. same day . Ex- pect to be back home on Satur day (July 15). Have been touring the town and' watching Eskimos catching these white whales right off shore in Hudson's Bay" , • : On the reverse side of the card is a picture of two white whales lying on Shore ... Some whales * C m MANY. CLINTON BUSINESS men have joined the campaign ah get their premises remodelled and painted so that they will be The Weather 1950 1949 High Low High Low July 13 74 58 79 58 14 71 45 77 57 15 80 48 76 50 26 85 60 82 51 17 80 65 83 60 18 72 57 86 66 19 70 55 81 67 Rain: 1.65 ins. Rain: ,75 ins, PRESBYTERIAN ANNIVERSARY ATI 'BAYFIELD (By our Bayfield correspondent) Splendid anniversary services were held in Knox Presbyterian Church, Bayfield, on Sunday last, The special speaker was the Rev. A. Nimrnb, St. Andrew's Church, Wingham. In the morning he took his text from the book of Exodus, showing how_ the Burning Bush is the symbol of our church and how the life of Moses in many ways was very much the same as ours today. A large number . of people listened intently to this masterful sermon. The Presbyterian Chu r eh choir, Clinton, led the hearty singing with Mrs. Bert Boyes at the organ. The anthem was "The Earth is full of the knowledge of the Lord," and Bert Boyes sang "My Task." At the time for evening service a heavy rain kept many from attending, although the church was well-filled. The subject of the minister's address was "Faith." Basing his remarks on St. Paul's Epistle to the Romans, he likened the Christian life to a house, the rooms of which were faith, hope and peace. Those hearing him had much to carry away with them for thought. Mrs. James Ferguson presided at the organ. The Clinton choir sang the an- them. "I will feed my flock)). (Cabel Simper) and Mrs. Clay- ton Edwards sang very sweetly, "Beyond the Dawn." The masses of beautiful flowers —roses, delphinium, lilies and spirea, so effectively arranged for this occasion by Miss C. Rankin, were from Miss M. Fair- bairn's garden. On Monday evening, Rev. and Mrs. D. J. Lane joined the mem- bers of the congregation in an informal picnic supper on Clan Gregor Square near the church, at the close of which all agreed that we must have anniversary services and supper each year. a COUNCIL POSTPONED Due to the next Council meet- ing falling on Civic Holiday, Goderich Township Council meet- ing has been postponed until Monday, August 14, at 7.30 p.m. spit and span for Old Home Week . In addition to last week's list we should like to mention Ruby and Bill's Snack Bar, T. Pryde and Son Harry Charlesworth, R. L Jervis', Her- man's Men's Wear, Lockwood's barber shop, Fitksimons' Meat Market, Ashton's Taxi, Clinton Bowling Alley, with others still to come, we understand . :R * * DECORATION OF THE BUSI ness section already has been commenced by the Old Home Week Committee . Chairman Mel Crich has most of his para- phernalia in town, with some strings of coloured lights already in place ... He promises a gala appearance by zero hour on August 5, and perhaps long be- fore .. . Texan Elected President Of Lions International Herbert C. Petty, Jr., Carizzo Springs, Texas, is the new presi- dent of The International Assoc- iation of Lions Clubs, (Lions International). He was elected by unanimous vote at the 33rd annual convention of the Assoc- iation which closed at Chicago Stadium today. Lion Petry suc- ceeds Walter C. Fisher, Queen - sten, Ontario. Delegates From Here Delegates from Huron County Lions Clubs attending the "Inter- national Convention included: Bayfield, President Ch a rl es Scotelrmer and Past President T. a, Mack; Clinton, President Hugh BJ. Hawkins and G. Newton Davis; Goderich, International Counsellor Nelson Hill;'Seaforth, Deputy District Governor Dr. E. A. McMaster, Members of London Police Boys' Band travelled to Chicago , by bus, and led the Canadian contingent in ,the huge parade which took place through down- town Chicago Monday. They re- mained until Tuesday. Rev. J. C. Caley, Gerrie, a - member. of Howick. Lions Club and retiring Deputy District Gov- ernor of Zone 16, was chosen by 'Melvin, Jones, secretary-general !of Lions International, to open with invocation the International Convention in Chicago Stadium Ion Tuesday. Successful Year The convention concluded one , of. the most successful in the Ihistory of Lions . International, I according to the report made by Melvin Jones, Chicago, Illinois, !the Association. He reported the and founder of jaddition of 806 new Lions Clubs and 21,415 men to the roster of the Association during the 12 - months period ended June 30, ;1950, for a total of 8,055 clubs and. 402,841 members. He stated also that during the fiscal year Lions Clubs were established in two additional countries: England and Denmark, Lions Internations al, he added, is the Iargest, strongest and most active service cluborganization in the world, with Lions Clubs in 28. countries on five continents. Mrs. A. Robson, 99;_ Dr. Shaw, 89, Sunday Sunday, July 23, will be a memorable day for two of Clin- ton's older citizens, Dr. J.= W. Shaw and Mrs. Alice Robson, when they celebrate . another milestone along life's way. Mrs. Robson, who will be 99, makes her home with Mrs. T. J. Watt, Rattenbury St. W., and is presently being cared for by her niece, Miss Grace Shepherd. Al- though an invalid for some time, Mrs. Robson retains an interest in the present day affairs and in the life of her church, Wesley- Willis United, of which she was a regular attendant when health permitted, Dr. Shaw, Clinton's grand old man of medicine and sport, who will mark his 89th birthday, has been quite interested in the coming Old Boys' Reunion and has been very helpful in his sug- gestions of various activities. He is eagerly looking forward to this homecoming of so many of his former friends. The doctor has been the pro - motor of a great number of sports activities in his day, and at pres- ent is the patron of the Shaws Peewee baseball team, a group. of which he has been justly proud in the past couple of years. The NEWS -RECORD is very happy to join with the citizens of Clinton and vicinity in felicitating these two• esteemed citizens on this auspicious oc- casion. MORE HARVEST JOBS THAN MEN ' NOW AVAILABLE "Continued good pasture keeps livestock in excellent condition and milk production is at a near normal level," R. G. Bennett, Clinton, agricultural representa- tive for Huron County, reported today. Haying is progressing fairly well. A large amount of high quality hay has been harvested and there is' 'still considerable haying to be done. Warm weather during last week brought the wheat on with the result that cutting should be underway toward the end of this. week. Warmer weather has brought corn and beans on fairly well during the week after a slow start The spring grain out- look is excellent. Applications for harvest labour exceed the supply of men avail- able. Thomas Culbert Marks His ' 96th Birthday Thomas Culbert quietly ob- served his, 96th birthday Sun- day, July 16, at his farm home, concession 4, West Wawanosh Township. One of 11 children of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Culbert, who emigrated from County Antrim, Ireland, he came with them at threeyears of age. Mr. Culbert Is hale and hearty, without pain or ache, and hopes to reach the century mark, "and more if I can," he adds, with a twinkle, Mn'. Culberthas been twice married, and of his' ten children all are living except one son, Arthur. The second Mrs. Culbert died early this year. BAND CONCERT TONIGHT Clinton Citizens' Band will present a concert in Library Park at eight o'clock to -night (Thurs- day, July 20) weather permitting. FUEL TRUCK OVERTURNS Coal was scattered on King's Hightway 4, four miles north of Hensail. when a fuel truck flip- ped over on the road causing $40 damage to the truck, Carry- ing 11 tons of fuel, the truck, driven by Ed McBride, Kippen, turned on its side. • --o- Constable and Mrs. James A. Thompson have taken up resi dense on Princess St. W. They had as weekend guests their Bon- in -law , and daughter, Mr.n. Mrs. Bruce Holt and two • chled- ren, Elizabeth and Allen, Mid- land, the latter remaining for a vacation with their grandparents. COMING EVENTS Four cents a word; minimum 75 cents Bazaar and Baking Sale, aus- pices WA of St. James Church, Middleton, Saturday, July 22, 3 p.m. Mrs. Edwards' store. Main St., Bayfield. Many articles suit- able for gifts. 29-p Baseball, Huron -Perth League, Lucan vs. Clinton Colts, Tuesday, July 25, 6.30 p.m. sharp, Clinton Community Park. Axiin.rssion, 35c and 10c. 29-b Bayfield Lions Club's fourth annual Carnival, Lions 'Agricul- tural Park, Bayfield, Wednesday evening, July 26. Particulars on Page Seven. 29-x Bazaar and Tea, Londesboro Parsonage Lawn, Wednesday, July 26, 3 p.m. auspices Lon- desboro Mission Circle. 29-p You will find the Crystal Pal- ace Ballroom, Mitchell, one of the beauty dance spots in West- ern Ontario. Dancing every Fri- day night to music of Don Rob- ertson and Ranch Boys, Police Flying Saucers Spotted Floating ol?jects in the sky with the appearance of the famous "flying saucers" were observed by a number of per- sonnel of Clinton RCAF Sta tion a n d townspeople early Saturday evening, A number of residents on the Station and personnel of the Sergeants' Mess witnessed the phenomenon and were able to describe their reactions. Sgt. Samuel Estwick stated that there were seven large, circular objects in vertical for- mation, with two together at the top, three together in the centre, and two others together at the bottom of the "ladder". They were visible between 6 and 6.30 p.m. Saturday, "The whole mass seemed to drift off slowly to the east" Sgt. Estwick related. "If they were balloons they Couldn't have been more than 10,000• feet up." He said they seemed to blend to- gether, and as far as he could observe, they had nothing at- tached to them. Seen by Many The phenomenon first was observed by children Iiving on the Station, who drew the at- tention of their elders. Adults ded b er th who witnessed the sight induct Mrs. Hugh Parrott, from h residence; F'it. Sgt. Ernest Wi Hams, Sgt. and Mrs. Kenne Gallagher, Mrs. Samuel Estwick, P and Alonzo Matthews, civilian employee of the Sergeants' Mess. J Was This Same Thing? B A story from Richmond Hill, B north of Toronto, published in R The Globe and Mail Monday morning, could have had some- D thing to do with the phenomenon B seen locally. It stated that an experiment c originating in Chicago Saturday n morning --more than 500 miles distant --had a terrifying effect on residents near that town Sat- urday night. "A cluster of 25 balloons front which were suspended two myst- t erious-loakitag crates hovered W over No. 11 Highway for some times llefore coining to earth on a R farm at Elgin Mills north of B Richmond Hill," t h e article LC)LC)stated. "To some it apeared that a man was in the crates controlling the course.: Local residents and farm- ers stood in awe as they watched balloons float over the countrysrde, of "Then the device landed. Some- c one thought he, heard a clock g ticking and an alarm go off. Could' F it be a bomb of some descrip- u tion? Chief Resigns Preparing Now For Special Issue Preparations are 'rapidly going ahead for the publica- tion of The NEWS-RECOR.D's special Old Boys' Reunion Souvenir Edition' to commem- orate the 75th anniversary of the incorporation of Clinton as a town. It will be issued Thursday, August 3, just two days prior to the opening of the Reunion, and will be re- plete with, pictures and ar- ticles of historical interest, Coloured paper will be used end several hundred extra copies will be printed. Advertisers are•requested to act promptly to secure pictures and engravings for use in this special edition. Pictures must be in the office by the first of this' coming week to ensure space. In any event, space which is expect- ed to be at a premium, should be reserved. ' Please act at once! R. G. SHORTREED NEW MASONIC LODGE MASTER Investiture of the 1950-51 of- ficers of Clinton Lodge, Al! and AM, No. 84, GRC, took place at meeting of the Lodge. Right W. Bro. George H. Jefferson was installed as Im- mediate Past Master, and he con- ducted the investiture, assisted y several Past Masters. New officers of the Lodge are; Worshipful Master, W. Bro. R. Gordon Shortreed; Immediate ast Master, Rt. W. Bro. G. H. Jefferson; Senior Warden, Bro, . A. Crozier;'Junior Warden, ro. W. A. Aiken; Chaplain, W. ro. R. E. Thompson; Secretary, I. W. Bro. H. E. Rorke; treas- urer, W. Bro. F B Pennebaker; irector of Ceremonies, W. Bro. . G. Scribbins; Senior Deacon, ro, R. L. Cudmore; Junior Dea- on, Bro. R. Roy Fitzsimons; le- er Guard, Bro. Walter S. Smith; Se enior Steward, Bro. Joseph N. Bart; Junior Steward, Bro. Dean Aldwinckle; tyler, Bro. Gordon urner; auditors, W. Bro. G. E. all, W. Bro. H. P. Plumateel- rustees, W. Bro. Frank Fingland; . Bro. C. W. Draper, W. 'Bro. G. E. Hall; Board of Examiners, t, W. Bro. G. li. Jefferson, W. ro. G. E. Hall, W. Bro. Charles Ckwood. ---o Flight Cadet F. Kirby Training at London Flight Cadet Fred Kirby, son Mr. and Mss, Albert Kirby, Linton, was among the first raduating class of about250 light Cadets from nine Canadian niversities, at the Reserve Training School, London. "Suspicions were allayed when closer examination revealed the ed crates contained a delicate at ap- paratus. Written across the top is of the larger box were the words: hi `Danger, high voltage.' And there was a note attached which asked th the finder to notify Prof. Marcel Schein of University of Chicago. C "Provincial police were sum- st and they placed a guard m on duty until all the balloons of were .deflated. The machinery at was removed from the wheat s field and the professor in Chicago w notified. s fr Cosmic Ray'Experiment R "Be assured police the instru- as meats were harmless and that tr the apparatus was part of an ex- periment aa' in cosmic ray physics. 'The cluster of 25 hydrogen-- un filled balloons was released from here at seven o'clock Saturday morning, the professor said from Chicago. 'It was hauling 100 lbs. F/C Kirby, who has complet- his First Year Arts Course University of Western Ontario,. remaining in London to finish s summer training by taking e Administration Course, Complete training of Flight adets will take three years. The tudent's second and third sum- er of RCAC training will consist either further formal training an RCAF school or additional upervised employment. In this ay a cadet, "when he 'graduates om University, can join the egular or the Reserve Air Force a fully qualified adnrinistra- ve or technical officer -- rn ed's case, a . chaplain. Cadets are outfitted with RCAF For information for Council, iforms, receive Pilot Officer's two car damage claims were read; pay and allowances, medical and one from Charles Stewart, dental care• as well as accom- amount $30.40, and one from 'R, modation and messing during 'G. McCann, $8. Copies of both their period of summer training, . (Continued on Page Ten) NewMan Sought For fob Chief of Police Jack P. Hinch- berger, who has been Chief of Police of 'Clinton since April 1, 1950, presented his resignation to the Town Council .Monday. Mayor R. Y. Hattin called a special meeting for Monday even- ing when the resignation was accepted. An advertisement, for a new Chief.of Police is publish- ed in today's issue, applications to be in the hands of the Town Clerk by July 28. Salary is $1,500 per year. Chief Hinchberger's letter of resignation stated it would he effective July 17, 1950, with a period of 30 days' grace, as pro- vided by the bylaw. No reason was given. The matter was considered in camera in the Board Room by. committee of the whole Council when the Cjiief was called in and discussed the matter with the members of Council. Resignation Accepted Later, in open Council session in the Council Chamber, Mayor Hattin stated there was nothing left but to accept the resignation. A motion was adopted that the resignation be accepted with regret, "as stated in his com- munication." Chief Ilinchberger returned from a trip to Western Canada on Sunday. It is understood that henceforth he will be associated wfarmerh rs on thereas who uts1jrts of Edmonton, Alta., and whom Mr. and Mrs. Hinchberger visit- ed during their motor trip. Constabn le absence f the Galt,Chief, from July .1 to July 16. p In addition to the business .re- ported in last week's Issue of The NEWS -RECORD, Clinton Town Council, at its regular July meet- ing, dealt with other business. Motions Adopted Motions passed included the following: Council approved payment to Clinton Fire Brigade the $25 col- lected from Adam Stewart for run to his residence early In 1949. This was half the amount collected. Approve payment of Murray Miller's account of $121.90 for cement work at Fire Hall. Approve payment of the $226.80 Town Hall roof repair account to J. Becker. Approve payment of the grant to Park Board to the amount of $1,056. Payment of signal system ac- count of $2,271.88 be made to Canadian National Railways. Approve placing a street light halfway between entrance to Community Park and-Moodie's Garage; also a light at Beech St, entrance to Park. Renew taxi license to Clifford Ashton, one regular and one for second' vehicle to May 15, 1951. A communication was receiv- ed from Clinton NEWS -RECORD with an invitation to Mayor Hat - tin, all members of Council and the Clerk and Treasurer, to at- tend the "Salute to Clinton" and "Neighborly News" broadcast by Don Fairbairn from Clinton Lions Arena, Sunday morning, August 6, at 9.30. All members expres- sed thanks to R. S. Atkey, the editor, who was present. Car Damage Claims of valuable cosmic any equipment. We hope the balloons will have travelled in the stratosphere at an altitude of between 80,009 and 90,000 feet.' "The effect of ' the cosmic ray in the atmosphere on the ap- paratus should be recorded, he (Continued on Page Five) Getting Ready For Clinton Old Boys' Reunion ...._m...t G d.s�+.:z.. a..vr, �•4v;;* ;a .� s.:s .� 'x:i ..;::..a • 'X.,,, UNDER THE DIRECTION of ex -Mayor A.J. ltfnMur-ray, a committee of Clinton men ti now in the final phase of preparations for Clinton Old Boys' Reunion, to be held August 5-9. Trying ;on the, special hats designed for the event are three reunion planners; George Beattie, • chairman of the music committee; Melvin Crich, chairman of the decoration committee; and Harold C. Lawson, seceetary of the general committee, Ex-Clintonian Discusses Ancient Sidewalks s Here (By C. Mortimer Bezeau, Kitchen- er, formerly of Clinton) Events recorded, and names mentioned in recent issues of The NEWS -RECORD, awakened mem- ories of a day long, past a day that will be remembered only by those who have long since pas- sed the -meridian of life. The cobblestones that once formed the sidewalk' between the Town Hall and "H•odgin's Corn- er" and in front of what is now Library Park during the closing years of the last century,, and long before, served the dual purpose of "crossing" and side- walk. Library Park, as The News - Record correctly stated, was, un- til the opening of the present century the town market place, at the rear of which stood the market scales. There, thousands of cattle and hogs were weighed annually prior to being, shipped to eastern markets, as well as many loads of hay, Those were the days of board sidewalks; and something snore substantial than planks was necessary to with- stand the Wear of horses shoes and the strain of wagons and sleighs heavily loaded with hay or wood—hone the cobblestones. The first, cement sidewalk in Clinton was laid in front of the Town I -Bill, by James Howe, about the year 1894. At that time this type of sidewalk was in its In- fancy, even in the larger cities, Mr. Howe had been visiting in the United States where he saw some being laid. Believing it had great possibilities he got a job with the contractor for, the pur the process and learn the derails of the work. Upon his return to Clinton he tried to interest the Town Council in this sidewalk, but without success until he offered to put one down in front of the Town Hall, with- out cost to the town for his work, provided the town would buy and pay for the material. I have no means of knowing how long that sidewalk lasted. It may be the one still in use. Relative to the R. G. Dunn report. that the population • of Clinton in 1904 was 2,800, a capy of The NEWS -RECORD gives the population for 1947 as 2,244. if my memory serves me well, back in the eighties The New. Era re- ported 'the population as 3,100, Which made Clinton the second largest town in' Huron County; Goderich being then, as now, the largest. The foregoing figures furnish food for some serious thinking. In less than half a century 'the loss in population has been al- most .600. Where did these people go? Why did they leave the town? Did "distant field's look green?"—greener than those close laser -Upon. closer view were they as green as they appeared from a distance? A, book could be written on the : thoughts such questions awaken—a book that might rival in, interest arra pop- ularity "Acres of Mammas,"' generally admitted to be one of the most interesting and ihstruc- tive lectures of modern times." EDITOR'S NOTE: The impala - tion of Clinton now is in excess pose of snaking a close study 'of of 2,500.