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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1950-08-10, Page 4go. 875 32 ecrTHE NEWS -RECORD -70th YEAR THE NEW ERA -86th YEAR T110USAN Nearly 3,500 Enter Names On Register CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY,' AUGUST 10, 1950 1950 The Home Paper with the News S RETURN FOR FINE R The blare of factory whistles and the wail of sirens at p.m. sharp Friday last, got the 1950 Clinton Old Boys' Re - Mon off to .a carnival start, Registration -commenced in the Town Council Chamber inuned- iately thereafter, with Secretary H. C. Lawson and staff h charge. The first to register was Dr. J• W Shaw, one of 'Clinton's oldest and most highly -esteemed citizens.,ll Then followed a steady stream of registrants till artival of led evening, with a total of 692 for the day. the most of the homecomers,. Saturday and Sunday were particularly When the smoke had cleared away, the Secretary announced usy days. hat registration totalled close to 3,500 for the whole period of he Reunion. Each person registering received a badge with his name on an official programme; and a spectacular red wedge-shaped ovelty cap. , Farthest distant registrant was Mrs. W. S. Hill, Leicestershire, gland, while others came from California. Those Who Registered t Clintonof thoseoClintonaddresses rural Blackwell,, Woodstock; Mrs. Burr. and Mrs. Alfred - of Cn outes, who registered,are pub- ton Brown (Helen Levis), Wind- ished below se far as spaceis sr' Mitchell; Mr. and Mrs. 1 stn r, vailable in this issue. The re -Toronto; L. cinder will be published next 3'..r Bars. nes, Jandd Betty,Fio; 'ek• Grace and Viola Boyce, Varna; •d Wurdel, R.R. 1, Bornholm; 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, alter Baird, Brucefield; Jimmy Ball, Regan; Mrs. JamesA. Barnes (Jennie Miller), Mendota, Detroit. 4, Mich.; Mrs. eonard Boyce, 7 Ontario Ave., Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.; Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ball and Nelson, Sea - forth; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bawden, Hamilton; Edna Ball, 364 Princess Ave., London; Mrs. Adelaide Ball, Rid- ley Blvd., Toronto; J. Bramfield, 06 Kensington Ave., S., Hamrl- on; Douglas Bezzo, Dashwood; Jr. and Mrs. E. L. Bedard, Sar- nia; William Bedard, Sarnia; Madge Crawford (Birdsall), Ald- rshot; Mr. and Mrs. Truman ruegemae, Chesley; Howard E. Bell, 1412 17th St., Port Huron, Mich,; Miss Derliene Bezzo. Dash- wood; Mrs, Norman Habkirk (Pemlea Bali), 3044 Vickysburg, Detroit: Tames A. Barnes. Detroit: Mrs.; Melbourne Ball (Margaret Crich). Windsor; John Benard, Montreal; iVLr. and Mrs. Alvin Bettles, Bay- field; C.V. Blake. 3398 Dorchest- er Rd., Cleveland. Ohio; Parnell Blake, 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. Bali, 8248 Macbrnb St., Grosse Isle. Mich.; Mr, and Mrs. Fred Beer, Hensall; Catharine Axon, 335 Laird E kDrive, Leaside, Toronto, 17; Mr. Elmer C. Anstay, Goderich; MrMs Oand liveohn W. Aikenl ad, k- rucefi rucefieldk Jeanne L. Anderson, itchell; Francis J. Anderson, tcheli; Agnes Andrews, Gode- eh; R. R. Andrews, 2085 Stabler e W d., Akron, Ohio; mbler, 40 Lorraine Cort, Pon - ac, Mich.; Herbert W. Alexand- r, 23 Carfrae Crest., London;. L Mrs. Ida Appleby, 1079 Duf- :rin'St., Toronto; Mrs. D. J. At- isnon and Miss Eileen, 43.Alma t.. London; Bob Allan, Bruce- ield; Mrs. A. H. Arnold (Mind- ed Sperling), 13 Bayview Court, ,ansing; Charles Adams, Gode icb; Joan Allaire, Goderich; red 2 e. Axon, 335 Laird Drive,t Lea- ide, Toronto 17; R. K. Ander- •n, 12 Lorraine Drive, North- ount; Mrs. J. A. Anderson Helen Rumball), Hensall; Keith e derson, Hensall; Kathryn And- rson, B Hensall; John'Anderson, B [ensall; Lorna E. J. D'Aubin, 45 Lon- orough Ave.. Toronto; Kari W. 'Aubin, 45 Lonborough Ave., To- nto; Ernest Adeins, 79 Lowell ve., St. Catharines; Ronald Ann- rong. Zurich; Mrs. Elmer An- y, Goderich; Mrs. (Dr.) Archer. North ltimore, Ohio; Kelso.T. Adams, erich; Mrs. Benjamin Ander- n, Toronto; Walter Anger, hakespeare; Mr. and Mrs. E. C. drews, 174 McIntosh St., To- nto; E. J. Archibald, Montreal; Russel Andrews, 93 Bellefair ve,. Toronto; Nelson Agar, don; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur 'ken. !679 Adelaide St., Lon - on; W. Appleby, 4. Amherst Ave., oronto, 10; Miss Marguerite Ap- leby, Blyth; Gladys Addison. 221 N. College, arnia; Bill Argent and family. oronto; Mrs. A, P. S. IroquoisAddison Esther Trewartha), ails; Babe Arbour, Goderich; rs, George Addison (Grace i ebbutt), Londesboro; Lloyd ikenhead, 153 Oakcrest Ave., oronto; Mill and Mrs. William . Agnew, Jarvis; Plaque Unveiled For World War II Dead Preece a mom...,,.- .,-..,.....____ wreaths in honor of war ad were THE y citizens in fy afternoon, noon, Aug s 6.of Clinton Post OtAcbronze plaque was unveiled eby Mrs. placed by many citizens , hony rf in action Murray t)ileife. Clinton, honouring her eon, Ward Channel ni 194'3. War II, while serving as an area who -telegraphist and the others from this area wh'o gave their lives in this conflict. Pryde, MLA for Huron. spoke at the Service. ---Engraving courtesy The London Fre Mr. and Mrs. Tom Burns (Mary Taylor), 35 Spruce Court, To- ronto; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Breakey, 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, 1VJiicle; Carol Beadle, Auburn; June Beadle, Auburn; Leonard Brind- ley, Auburn; Mrs. Russell. Brind- ley. Auburn; Mrs. W. W. Brugger (Clara Nediger), Seaforth: Ruth Boyd, Walton; Jack Button, Chatham; Mr. and Mrs, G. E. Ball, Regan; Mary Ba11, Regan: Mrs. Lou Finch 13eechley, 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; GLois Cruickshank, Wing - ham; Mr. and Mrs. E. Coop- er, 1 Sheriton Ave., -To- rnr.•!tn; Mrs. Mary Camp- 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; Monsen.' d 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 - Dr. and Mrs. Stanley H. BBrown, 17806. Santa Barb- ara 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. know; Helen I Bell, 44 elsonBushell CAve.. '('oron- to; Miss Jean Bird, Blyth; Ross )3ennett, 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 Mrs. 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 Bell. 448 Gladstone, Windsor; Ken Barry, Moncton. N.B.; Pearl Bell; 1412 17th St., Port Huron, Mich.:ald, 16 Springmount AVe,, Wes - Teens Beene. SYvonne Bill ton;Craig Cooper, R.R. 1, Freel- Bezzo, Stratford; Bezzo, `ton; Mr. and Mrs. George Col- Stratford; Sharon Bezzo, W at- I dough, Bayfield. . ford . I, Spencer Boyd, Atwood.; l Paul Castle, Kitchener; Mr. and Mrs, Cecil Channon, 1241 King St., London; Mr. and Mrs. Har- old Cumings, (Jean Glew), 112. Grange St., Stratford; Mrs. W. Cook (Mildred Livermore), St. Catharines; Elizabeth Cooper, R.R. 1, Freeiton; Mrs. R. J. Cam- eron, Lucknow; ` Ken Chowen, leamilton; W. H. Christianson, Oakville; Elliott Chutor, Varna; W. L. Cluces, 4160 -Hartford St„ St. Louis, Moe Mrs, Zena Con- The onB file Weather ser nell, Seaforth; Mrs. May Cook, 1950 1949 Bright; T. G. N. Cook, 16 Ral- High Low High Low ston Ave., Toronto; Mr. and Mrs., August 3 69 57 7.5,, 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 6 76 48 83 53. 1Chipchase, Kippen; Mrs. Lyla 53 33 65 Campbell, Ingersoll; George Cole- 53 90 65 man. 'Zurich; Mrs. Helen Cobb 63 91 86 (Helen Ross), 363 Strathmore Rain: .09 ins. (Continued on Page Three) 100 -Year -Old Costume at Reunion Tremendous Success. From Every Angle Clinton Old Boys' Reunion for 1950—celebrating 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 through these 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 fon ' 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 heavy rainfall had just passed by. And strange to relate, it rained at Auburn Wednesday, but not in Clinton! Finances 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 Murray. chairman, Old Home Week Committee. This was followed by the reg- ular feature, "Neighborly News", with Don Fairbairn, popular cam- mentator, who was introduced by R. S. Atkey, editor of The News - Record. Church Services Special morning services were held for the old boys and girls, Financially speaking, there the preachers including: Wesley - still is plenty of settling un to Willis United, .Rev. C. A. Must - do, Treasurer K. W. Colquhoun ard, Toronto, formerly of Bruce - was of the opinion today that field; Ontario St. United. Rev. there would not be a clench John A. Agnew, London, minister over and above the original sale 1916-19; Presbyterian, Rev. Frank of shares; in other words, he Harper, Toronto, minister 1914 - did not expect a further call on 17; St. Paul's Anglican, Arch - the shareholders and there might deacon W. A. Townshend, Lon - be a small surplus. don, formerly of Goderich Town - The huge band tattoo Wednes- ship. day evening in Community Park, Legion Drumhead Service with an estimated crowd of 5.000 Clinton Branch No. 140, Can- n attendance, saved the day fin- adian Legion, sponsored the ancially, for the "gate" was quite largest zone drumhead service large. Chairman Comments WATCH NEXT WEEK'S PAPER "It has been a wonderful suc- cess," Adam J. McMurray, gen-1 Due to the large volume.of re - 19 D Re- porting necessary in connection out buildings in the afternoon Bran andman also oof the 1925 old with Clinton Old Boys' Reunion, with the tractor;; and wagon and together with lack of space, the was taking the tractor into the Home "I feel/eek, commented the programme that dha" • Monday holiday and other factors, barn. At the same time, he was The NEWS -RECORD finds it riving the child a ride on the , been »ton presented vicinity hasp been necessary to defer publication of the tractor throwingthechilduo ,,outstanding in every performancea detailed stories and many plc - tures until next week's issue. the wheel passing over his head. "We've been highly favoured' Renders, therefore, should not be His parents rushed him to the 'with ideal weather—not a drop of alarmed if a full report of any of Dr. J. C. Goddard but 'rain falling during the five days particular function of the Re - he was pronounced dead upon of the Reunion, although there (nion is not available today. If arrival. !was rain at Auburn Wednesday,'iextra copies are reciuired, both the chairman said. He recalled issues should be ordered as soon Private funeral services were held from his home Saturday af- ternoon, August 5, with Rev. W. J. Rogers of Hensall United C;la irch 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: (By our Bayfield correspondent) that 25 years ago thesame th gas possible. thing had happened — no rain 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 i 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. 1 Rev. R, M. P. Bulteel, chap - Mr. McMurray declared that the ;lain of the Legion Branch, of - success of the Reunion constitut- ; ficiated along with Rev D. J. ed proof of the cooperation that Lane and R. N.' Irwin, president. uld be secured in Clinton in Dr. H. A. McIntyrel Introduced ` We join in congratulations and making any undertaking a sic -:Lt, -Col. R. C. ..reeman, hest wishes to Mrs. Charles cess . formerly chaplain of the Second Parker, Bayfield, who on Sun- Big Saturday Evening 'Canadian Armoured Brigade day: August 13; will celebrate With registration going full' overseas and now minister of her .91st birthday] blast all day Clinton's main Weston Presbyterian Church,' who o --"- streets literally swanned with was the chief speaker The ear - evening, . and one could hardly grandstand. Community ark, COMING EVENTS peen 1e Saturday afternoon and vice wasP held in front of the — I If you are not already a patron . negotiate the sidewalks in thea Plaque Unveiled of Crystal Palace Ballroom, Mit-`evening. A huge CKNX barn , The parade reformed in Com• 1 chell, come Friday night and en- ! dance in the Fair Barn. Com- munity Park and proceeded to thr 1 joy dancing with hundreds of munity Park, attracted close -to Cenotaph at the Post Office 1.000: ' where a bronze Plaque place< -son as to music of Don Robert -p Sunday Broadcast (below the World War I plaque- s F s 'son and Ranch ervi 32 -n -p 1 Anniversary Services,St. And-' Nearly 1,000. persons attended .rias unveiled. in loving memor; right, wore a costume 100 years old ': rew's United Church, Bayfield,' "Salute tto l' by special of the l mu pity who gen from om rthis lives n E, W. MORed as a gSunday, August 13, 11 a.m. and broadcast presented whenit Old Boys' e n female impersonator naor 7onr a fleetAugust 7e Broadcasting' Corporation and; World War II. It was a mos Clinton Old it t' Bennion parade madeb-g Monday his g andmother, and J.30 pm. music !Clinton News -Record over a CBC' impressive sight Quaife, Clinton The "hand-knit ndc ire's were inthe by g family suJ. pplied Mrs. Milne Toronto, network from Clinton Li Mr ceremony lin un the petticoats and dress were in possession i of h., fcin y supplied by M performed the c y n 1850 At left BERT BUYES, who organized the comic Zurich Male Chorus and the Arena Sunday morning: On the 33-b progrrimme were Mayor R. Y. veiling Her son, on Keith Ward Jenks, was a RCNVR telegraph- lst 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 placed by John Becker, OBE, Kitchener, third vice -»resident of Ontario Com- mand. Canadian Legion. Cpl. William Andrews of Clinton Citizens' Band, sounded the Last Post. High Class Concert "The Cnmmndores." 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 Tapseott, arranger and second tenor; Har- vard Redick, first. tenor; Jon Ringhhme. 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• E. Cook. Clinton, who sang very heentefully. "T Talked to God Last Night" and "The Voice in the Wilderness." Miss Ell en Glidden, Hohnesville, acting as accompanist. Huge Pa Thousands lined thradee streets tc witness the largest parade it the ,history of the town , Mendel morning. with close to 200 ent- ries. including decorated float; and costumed pr nreally woe a wondfu sight, Parade judges were Mrs, Al vin Crego. St, Marys: Miss Mar; R. Stewart. Kenora; Ernest Pres tett and Milton Chapman, Tcron to, whose decisions were as fol lows: (Continued on Page Five float on which Mr. Morrison was a passenger. choir. ----"—"""-" 1 Junior Farmers and Institute Hattin; 'Wing. Commander R. T. of su+rarregular meeting. Tuesday, Aug- Mille AFC, tlnn. Clinton; Dr�iJ• • Hydro will be off in Clinton was. the winner of a bag Superior ust 15, home of Mr, and Mrs. F"• R veteran medical man; c - donated by a k- W Shaw. on 6. A. - Sunday next, August )3, Sfromupt which was a.m. (DST), Supt. Store and drewfor which Manx. R. Rob IIn'' case ofr rain )meeting on Mrs. L. M. McKinnon, descend - Mrs. Jc Me - 30 to 8.30 y, Hattin the lucky ticket ies.32-b ant of pioneers; and A. E. Rumball Jamesannounced todayAugust 22, Mrs: Mair, Victoria,. St,, on Wednesday. Best Farm Float In. Clinton Old Boys' Reunion Parade Jin Barton. Atwood; Mrs. Lucy Burns. 3 fired Rmtl r 1 96;Major St., Toron- to; Mrs. Norma Bell, 6801 Neckel. Dearborn, Mich.; - Mr. and. Mrs: Thomas Barker and Diane, 548 Millwood Rd., To- ronto 12; Mics, Roxie Ball Gnde- rich; Mary Beatty, 140 Welling- ton -Rd., London; Norman. Busel, '7 80 8 81 9 '79 Main; .38 ins. ENTRY OF FRANCIS POWELL RR. 3, Clinton, with Mary and an honest -to -goodness lamb, won a first pirze in the judging of the parade Monday, August 7, that was • part of the program for Clinton. Old Boys' lteunien. The lamb Ls a pure-bred Suffolk, raised as a children's pet YoAt a ooweNAll POW farm. The children, from the left, are MARY TYNDALL, JOHN WISE.