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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1950-08-10, Page 11875 THE NEW ERA -86th YEAR eco THE NEWS -RECORD -70th YEAR 1950 o. 32 CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY,' AUGUST 10, 1950 -11 The 'Home Paper with the News HOUSANtS RETURN, early 3,500 Enter Names On Register. The blare of factory whistles and the wail of sirens at 1 p.m. sharp Friday last, got the 1950 Clinton Old Boys' Re- union off to a carnival start, • Registration commenced in the Town Council Chamber immed- ately thereafter, with Secretary H. C, Lawson and staff in charge. The first to register was Dr. J. W. Shaw, one of 'Clinton's oldest and most highly -esteemed citizens. Then followed a steady stream of registrants all afternoon and evening, with a total of 692 for the day. With the arrival of the most of the homecomers, Saturday and Sunday were particularly busy days. When the smoke had cleared away, the Secretary announced that registration totalled close to 3,500 for the whole period of the Reunion. Bach person registering received a badge with his name on it; an official programme; and a spectacular red wedge-shaped novelty cap. • Farthest distant registrant was Mrs. W. S. Hill, Leicestershire, England, while others came from California, Those Who Registered Names of those with addresses tot Clinton nor Clinton rural outes, who registered, are pub- ished below es far as space is available in this issue. The re- nainder will be published next Meek. Catharine Axon, 335 Laird ADrive, Leaside, Toronto, 17; Elmer C. Anstay, Goderich; Mr. and Mrs. John W. Aik- eihead, Miss Olive Aikenhead, 3rucefielda;: Jeanne L. Anderson, Vlitchell; Francis J. Anderson, Vlitchell; Agnes Andrews, Gode- ich; R. R. 'Andrews, 2085 Stabler ed., Akron, Ohio; Mre. H. W. mbler, 40 Lorraine Court, Pen- a;Mich.; Herbert W. Alexand- r, 23 Oarfrae Cresc., London; Mrs. Ida Appleby, 1079 Duf- erin St., Toronto; Mrs,D, J. At-. isnon and Miss Eileen, 43 Alma :t.. London; Bob Allan, Bruce- field; Mrs. A. H. Arnold (Mild - ed Sperling), 13 Bayview Court, ansing; Charles Adams, Gode- ich; Joan Allaire, Goderioh;'Fred Axon, 335 Laird Drive, Lea- ide, Toronto 17; R. K. Ander- .n, 12 Lorraine Drive, North - tint; Mrs. J. A. Anderson Helen Rumball) Hensall; Keith derson, Hensall; Kathryn And- rson, Hensall; John Anderson, ensall; Lorna E. J. D'Aubin, 45 Lon - rough Ave.. Toronto; Karl W. i'Aubin, 45 Lonborough Ave., To- nto; Ernest .Adams, 79 Lowell ye., St. Catharines; Ronald Arm rang. Zurich; Mrs, Elmer An- y, Goderich; Mrs. (Dr.) Archer. North ltimore, Ohio; Kelson T. Adams, erich; Mrs. Beniamin Ander- .n, Toronto; Walter Anger, kespeare; Mr. and Mrs, E, C. drews, 174 McIntosh St., To- nto; E..1. Archibald, Montreal; Russel Andrews, 93 Bellefair ye.. Toronto; Nelson Agar, don; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur ken, 1679 Adelaide St., Lon - on; W. Appleby, 4. Amherst Ave., oronto, 10; Miss Marguerite Ap- leby, Blyth; Gladys Addison, 221 N. College, iarnia; Bill Argent and family, Toronto; Mrs. A. P. S. Addison 'Esther Trewartha), Iroquois 'Palls; , Babe .Arbour, Goderich; rVlrs, George Addison. (Grace ebbutt), Londesboro; Lloyd Aikenhead, 153 Oakcrest Ave., Toronto; MA and Mrs. William H. Agnew, Jarvis; B Dr. and Mrs. Stanley H. Santa Brown, 17606 . Barb- era Drive, Detroit, 21, Mich.; Neil. Beattie, Sea - forth;. Gus Boussey, Seaforth; Mrs. E. E. Brown, Petrolia (Katie Neilans); Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Buchanan (Ruth Jackson), and Walter, Lambeth; Elgin Allan. Boyce, Wingham; Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Bushell, Lucknow; Helen I Bell, 44 Hogarth Ave.. Toron- to; Miss Jean Bird, Blyth; Ross Bennett, Walton; Barbara Big- gart, Exeter; Shirley Bear, 13327 Talbot Ave., Huntington Woods, Mich.; Mrs. Morley Berlitt, Gowanston; Ron Burt, 8 Evergreen Ave., London; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph K. Bannon, 259 Campbell Ave., Windsor; Mr. and Mrs. Bob Biggart, St. And- rew's, N.B.: Mr. and 1VLrs. Bruce Biggart, Exeter; William Bell, Dearborn, Mich,; Ralph Bell, Stratford; E . W. Boyd, Truro, N.S.; Mr. and Mrs, Don Bissett (Bessie Livermore), and Wayne. Goderich; Mrs. Simone Bart, 100 Youngs St.. Stratford; Melbourne Ball, 448 Gladstone, Windsor; Ken Barry, Moncton. N.B.• Pearl Bell, ,1412 17th St., Port,Huron, Mich.: Doris ` Bezzo, Stratford; Bill Bezzo,- Stratford; Yvonne Bezzo, Stratford: Sharon Bezzo. Strat- ford; F. Spencer Boyd, Atwood; Jim Barton, Atwood; Mrs. Lucy Burns. 773 Park St., London; Al- fred Bailer. 196 Major St.,. Toron- to; Mrs. Norma Bell; 6801 Neckel. Dearborn, Mich,; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Barker and Diane, 548 Millwood Rd.. To- ronto 12; Miss, Roxie Ball Gade- rich: Mary Beatty, 140 Welling- ton Rd., London; Norman Ruse", The Weather 1950 1949 High Low 'High Low Elmira; Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. BIackwell, Woodstock; Mrs. Bur- ton Brown (Helen Levis), Wind- sor; Mr. and Mrs. John Butler, Jr., Mitchell; Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Barnes, and Betty, Toronto; Mrs. W. J. Brears, Fordwich; Grace and Viola Boyce, Varna; Ed Wurdel, R.R. 1, Bornholm; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bosswell (Mary Chidley), Seaforth; Ron Blanch- ard, Digby, N.S.; Mr. and Mrs. George Bayley, 4204 Mayfair, Dearborn, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bentley, 42 Brownville Ave., Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Baird, Brucefield; Jimmy Ball, Regan; Mrs. James A, Barnes (Jennie Miller), 13183 Mendota, Detroit. 4, Mich„ Mrs. Leonard Boyce, 7 Ontario Ave., Sault Ste. Marie, . Ont.; Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ball and Nelson, Sea - forth; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bawden,. Hamilton; Edna BaIl, 364 Princess Ave., London; Mrs, Adelaide Ball, Rid- ley Blvd,, Toronto; J. Bramfield, 206 Kensington Ave., S., Hamil- ton; Douglas Bezzo, Dashwood; Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Bedard, Sar- nia; William Bedard, Sarnia; Madge Crawford (Birdsall), Ald- ershot; Mr. and Mrs. Truman Bruegeman, Chesley; Howard E. Bell, 1412 17th St., Port Huron, Mich.; Miss Derliene Bezzo. Dash- wood; Mrs. Norman Habkirk (Pemlea Ball), 3044 Vickysburg, Detroit: James A. Barnes. Detroit: Mrs. Melbourne Ball (Margaret Crich). Windsor; John Renard, Montreal; Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Battles, Bay field; C.V. Blake. 3396 Dorchest- er Rd., Cleveland. Ohio; Parnell BIake, 2215 Highland Ave., De- troit; Mr. and Mrs. George T. Blair, Brucefield; Audrey and. Thelma, Blair,Brucefield; Norman. Blair, Brucefield; Mrs. Edyth Blair, Brucefield; Mrs, Bertha M. Ball, 8248 Macomb St., Grosse Isle. Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Beer, Hensall; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Burns (Mary Taylor), 35 Spruce Court, To- ronto; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Brealey, Zurich; David Bell, 1412 17th St., Port Huron, Mich.; Mrs. George Boyer, (Minnie Cook), 442 Milverton Blvd., To- ronto: Mr, and Mrs. Bill Boyer, 442 Milverton Blvd., Toronto; Harry' Boyer, 442 Milverton Blvd., Toronto. Mrs. William Ball, . 231 Elm- hurst, Highland Park, 'Mich.; Carol Beadle. Auburn; June Beadle, Auburn; Leonard Brind- ley, Auburn; Mrs. Russell Brind- ley, Auburn; Mrs. W. W. Brugger (Clara Nedigerl, Seaforth: Ruth Boyd, Walton; Jack Button, Chatham; Mr. and Mrs. G. E, Ball, Regan; Mary Ball, Regan: Mrs. Lou Finch Beechley, Flint, Mich.; Nancy Ball;: Regan; A. N, :Black- well, Vera Blackwell, Toronto; Margarette Douris Brown, Alder- shot; Mrs. Roy Bentley and Jim, Goderich; Rev. and Mrs. G. ' G. Burton, Centralia; Goderich; • Lois Cruickshank, Wing - ham; Mr. and Mrs. E. Coop- er, 1 Sheritqn Ave., To- rnrlio: Mrs. Mary Carne bell, 166 Roberts Ave., London; Pauline Crawford, Goderich; Madeline Cox, London; Doris E, Cole, Zurich; Carol Chesney, Seaforth; Joan Clifton, 319 Brock Ave., Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Cooper, R,R. 2, Goderich; Grant Chesney, Seaforth; Mansfield Cook, Bright; Mr. and Mrs, Reg Castle, 49 Elgin St., Kitchener; Mrs. Eulala Curran, Clarkson; J. J. Curran, Clarkson; Rev, and Mrs. R. C. Creelman and .Don- ald, 16 Springmount Ave., `Wes- ton; Craig Cooper, R.R. 1, Freel- ton; Mr. and Mrs. "'George Col- dough, Bayfield. Paul Castle, Kitchener; Mr. and Mrs; .:Cecil Channon, 1241 King St.,London; Mr. and Mrs. Har- old Cum;ings, (Jean Glew), 112 Grange St., Stratford; Mrs. W. Cook (Mildred Livermore), St. Catharines; Elizabeth Cooper, RR. 1, Freelton; Mrs. R. 3. Cam- eron Lucknow; ` Ken Chowen, I-earnklhon; W. D;. Christianson, Oakville; Elliott Chutor, Varna; W. L. Cluces, 4160 Hartford St., St. Louis, Moe Mrs, Zena Con- nell, Seaforth; Mrs. May Cook, Bright; •T. G. N. Cook. 16 Ral- ston Ave., Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. August, 3 69 57' 75 54 !Ernest Crich. 603 W Lincoln, ' 4 65 56 75 51 Royal Oak, .Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. 5 73 54 78 54 Nelson Crich, Goderich; Gordon 8 76 48 83 53' Chipohase, Kippen; Mrs. Lyla 53 83 85. Campbell, Ingersoll; George Cole - 53 90 66 man. 'Zurich; Mrs. Helen Cobb 63 91 66 (Helen Ross), 363 Strathmore '7 80 8 81: 9 79 Rain: .38 ins. Rain: .09 ins, (Continued on Page Three) ; FOR FINE Plaque Unveiled For World War II Dead AT THE CENOTAPH in front of Clinton Post Office, wreaths in honor of war dead were placed by many -citizens Sunday afternoon, August 6. A bronze plaque was unveiled by Mrs. Murray Quaife. Clinton, honouring her eon, Keith Ward Jenks, killed in action in World War II, while serving as an RCNVR telegraphist' on a ship sunk in the English Channel in"1943. and the others from this area who gave their lives in this conflict. Thomas Pryde, MLA for Huron. spoke at the service. --Engraving courtesy The London Free •Press. 100 -Year -Old Costume at Reunion E. W. MORRISON, right, wore a costume 100 years old when he appeared' as a female impersonator on a float in the Clinton Old Boys' Reunion parade Monday manning, August 7, The hand-knit stockings were made by, his grandmother, and the petticoats and dress were in the possession at lois family in 1850. At left, BERT BOYES, whu organized the, comic float on which Mr. Morrison was a passenger, Hydro will he elf in Clinton was the winner of a bag of sugar on Sunday next, August 13, from which was donated by "Superior 6,30 to 8.30 a.m. (DST), Supt. Store and for which Mayor R. A. E. Rumball announced today., Y. Hattin drew the lucky ticket Mrs. James Mair, Victoria St., on. Wednesday. BABY KILLED TRACTOR WHEEL CRUSHES HEAD (By our Hensall correspondent) The sympathy of the citizens of Hensall and district is extend- ed to Mr. and Mrs. Alex (Sandy) Munn, of Hensall district, in the tragic death of their only child, two-year-old Brian, who was killed Thursday evening, August 3. Mr. -Munn had been cleaning out, buildings in the afternoon with the tractor;: and wagon and was taking the tractor into the barn. At the same time, he was hiving the child a ride on the tractor when it struck a bump, the jolt throwing the child off, the wheel passing over his head. His parents rushed him to the office of Dr. J. C. Goddard but he was pronounced dupon arrival, d,ead " Private funeral services were held from his home Saturday af- ternoon, August 5, with Rev. W. J. Rogers of Hensall United Church in charge, Rev. William Mair, of Thames Road, preached the sermon. Interment was in Exeter , cemetery. Pallbearers were Gordon and Don Munn, and Jack and Bert Borland. Floral tributes were many and beautiful. 0 CONGRATULATIONS t (By our Bayfield correspondent) We join in congratulations and best wishes to Mrs. Charles Parker, Bayfield, who on Sun- day. August 13, will celebrate her 91st birthday! COMING EVENTS If you are not already a patron of Crystal Palace Ballroom, Mit- chell, come Friday night and en- joy dancing with hundreds of others to music of Don Robert- son and Ranch Boys. 32-3-p Anniversary Services, St. And- rew's United Church, Bayfield, Sunday, August 13, 11 a,m. and 7.30 p.m. Guest preacher, Rev, J. C. Britton, Thamesville; music � supplied by Mrs. Milne, Toronto, Zurich Male Chorus and the choir. 33-b Junior Farmers and Institute regular meeting. Tuesday, Aug- ust 15, home of Mr. and Mrs. Rob Irwin. Everyone brine cook- ies. In case of rain meeting 'on: August 22. 32-b Tremendous Success From Every Angle Clinton Old Boys' Reunion for 1950—celebiating the 75th anniversary of the incorporation of Clinton as a town—passed into history in the . early hours of today, For the past five days and nights—and even longer -the old town has been a beehive of preparation and activity for what act- ually has proved one • of the greatest events in the long life of the' district. Thousands have passed throughthese portals, and the general accord is that the Old Boys' Reunion or Old Home Week or what- - ever one would like to call it, turned out a tremendous success. Clanging of bells . or horns and what -have -you at midnight Friday last ushered in five ,days of wonderful enjoyment and fellowship, Residents were informed by many homecomers that the old town never Iooked better; that it seemed to be up and on the go; and that the hospitality extended was all that could be asked for. ' Fine 'Weather Helps The benevolent cooperation of the weather man probably was one of the highlights of the Re- union, as not one drop of rain fell throughout the five-day per- iod, after days and nights of. heavyrainfall had just passed by. Murray, chairman, Old Home Week Committee. This was followed by the reg- ular feature, "Neighborly News", with Don Fairbairn, popular com- mentator, who was introduced by And strange to relate, it rained iRecord. R. S. Atkey, editor of The News - at Auburn Wednesday, but not Church Services in Clinton! Finances Special morning services were Financially speaking,thereheld for the old boys and girls, Wesley - still is plenty of settlig up. re the• preachers Including: Must - do, Treasurer K. W. Colquhoun o Willis United, Rev, C. A. was of the opinion today that and Toronto, formerly of Bruce - there would not be a deficit field; Ontario S. ' United, Rev, over and above the original sale John A. Agnew, London, minister of shares; in other words. he 1916-19; Presbyterian, Rev. Frank did not expect a further call on Harper, Toronto, minister 1914- 17;Arch- the shareholders and there might de St. Paul's Anglican, Aron be a small surplus. oncon W. A. Townshend, Lon - The huge band tattoo Wednes- don, formerly of Goderich Town - day evening in Community Park. Town- ship. with an estimated crowd of 5.000 LegionDaService in attendance, saved the day fin- ancially,ClintonBranch for the "gate" was quite adian Legion, sponsored the large. largest zone drumhead service " Chairman Comments WATCH NEXT WEEK'S PAPER It has been a wonderful sue- WATCH NEXT WEEK'S PAPER cess," Adam J. McMurray, gen- Due to the large volume.of re- eral chairman of the 1950 Re- porting necessary in connection ration and also of the 1925 Old withn Old '- Rni Home Week, commented today. togetherClintowith lackBoysof space,eu,theon, "I feel the programme that ha,' 'Monday holiday and other factors, been presented to the people of The NEWS -RECORD finds it Clinton and vicinity h as been necessary to defer publication of outstanding in every performance. detailed stories and many pie - "We've been highly favoured tures until next week's issue. with ideal weather—not a drop of iReaders, therefore, should not be rain falling during the five days alarmed if a full report of any of the Reunion, although there particular function of the Re - was rain at Auburn Wednesday," (union .is not available today. If the chairman said. He recalled extra copies are required, both that 25 years ago the same thing moues should be ordered as soon thing had happened — no rain as possible, here but rain only five miles --._._:_---_— distant. ever held in Clinton, with 700 "The spirit of the thing has (Legionnaires parading from many been genuine, I think we all ;different branches, as well as should feel gratified at the way seven bands in attendance, and the celebration has closed. The also a detachment from RCAF Reunion will live long in the Station, Clinton. memory of many. I Rev. R. M. P. Bulteel, chap - Mr. McMurray declared that the ;lain of the Legion Branch, of - success of the Reunion constitut- ; fleieted along with Ree, D. J, ed proof of the cooperation :that Lane and R. N.' Irwin, president. could be secured in Clinton in Dr. H. A. McIntyre introduced making any undertaking a sue -t Lt. -Col. R. C. Creelman, MBE, cess. Iformerly chaplain of the Second Big Saturday Evening 'Canadian Armoured Brigade With registration going- full overseas and now minister of blast all day. Clinton's main Weston Presbyterian Church, who streets literally swarmed with was the chief speaker The :ser - people Saturday afternoon and' vice was held in front of the evening, and one could hardly grandstand. Community Park. negotiate the sidewalks in the I Plaque Unveiled evening. A huge CKNX barn The parade reformed in Coin - dance in the Fair Barn, Com- munity Park and proceeded to the munity Park, attracted close ,to Cenotaph at, the Post Office, 1.000, • 'where a bronze olaque.-.placed Sunday Broadcast below the World War I plaque— was unveiled in loving memory of the young men from this com- munity who gave their lives in World War II. It was a most impressive sight. Nearly 1,000 persons attended "Salute to Clinton!" a special broadcast presented by Canadian Proadcasting Corporation and Clinton News -Record over a CBC network from Clinton Lions • Mrs. Murray 'Quaife, Clinton, Arena Sunday morning. On the performed the ceremony of tin - programme were Mayor R, Y. Hattin; Wing. Commander R. F. Miller, AFC, commanding offic- Fr, Pr':AF Station. Clinton: Dr. J. W. Shaw, veteran medical man; Mrs. L. M. McKinnon. descend- ant of pioneers; :and A. J. Mc - Best Farm Float In Clinton Old Boys' Reunion Parade ENTRY OF FRANCIS POWELL, R.R. 3, Clinton, with Mary and an, honest -to -goodness lamb, won a first pine in the judging of the parade Monday, August 7, that was • part of the program 1br Clinton Old Boas' Reunion. The lamb is a pure-bred Suffolk, raised as a children's pet on the Powell farm. The children, from the left, are MARY TYND,ALL, NANCY POWI1'.T,, and JOHN WISE. veiling. Her son, Keith Ward Jenks, was a RCNVR . telegraph - 1st on a ship that was sunk In the English Channel in August 1943, Thomas Pryde, MLA for Huron, a veteran of two wars, spoke briefly on the sacrifices endured by the mothers during the war. A wreath was enlaced by John Becker, OBE, Kitchener, third vice-president of Ontario Com- mand. Canadian Legion. CPI - William Andrews of Clinton Citizens' Band, sounded the Last Post. High Class Concert "The Commodores," Toronto, one of Canada's finest male quartettes, were the featured artists at a sacred concert held in front of the grandstand Sun- day evening. Their efforts were greatly appreciated by a very large crowd in attendance. The group consists of Carl Tapscott, arranger and second tenor; Har- vard Redick, first tenor; Jon Ringheme, baritone; Donald Par- ish, bass: with Leo Lighter as piano accompanist. For the evening, special guest artist was Miss Lorraine Prid- ham. Detroit. Mich., niece of J. B. Cook: Clinton, who sang very heslltiifully. `7 Taliked to God Last Night" and "The Voice in the., wilderness." Miss Eileen Gliddon, Holmesville, acting as accompanist. Huge Parade Thousands lined the streets to witness the ` largest parade in the history of the town M day morning, with close to 200 ent- ries. including decorated floats and costumed entries, participat- ing. It really was a wonderful sight. Parade judges. were Mrs. Al- vin Crego. St, Marys: Miss Mary B. Stewart. Kenora; Ernest Pres- cott and Milton Chapman, Toron- to, whose decisions. were as bbl. lows: (Continued. on Page Flve)