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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1950-09-21, Page 1THE NEW ERA -86th YEAR . , ,,D, ecor i THE NEWS -RECORD -70th YEAR No. 38 CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1950 The Home Paper with the News • the ;drat QCotun u-_, COMMENTING ON THE UN- fortunate harvesting weather, 'ex - Reeve James R. Stirling of Gode- rich Township states that there are a few bright spots ire an otherwise clouded picture Second -growth elfalfa Is ready to cut and it is a good crop . The price is right, too, about $16 a ton to grind in the field . He has a field that will run e ton to the acre,. ,I iN * ALTHOUGH THERE ISA GOOD crop of apples, the coddling or bud moth has played havoc with Northern Spies. and some Mac- kintoshes ... Spraying does not seem to be any good . . , Mr. Stirling says there is ne scab, but the moth makes a mark in the skin, just enough to spoil the apple for a first grade , WE WILL CERTAINLY MISS Sack Peterson's "Hometown Ed- itor" broadcast over CHLO, St. Thomas, every Sunday at 1.45 p,m. . Very often he men- tioned many papers and news- papers whom we knew well, and often this g.fJ. got into his com- ments . . Jack reported at Camp Petawawa Monday for training with the special Korean force, assuming the rank of Major with the 2nd Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment . . , He won the DSO in World War II He has been granted leave of absence as Mayor of St. Thomas until the end of the year . . * * 5 A. FORMER WELL-KNOWN organization in Clinton wes the - Victoria Cricket. Club; alas, there is no cricket played here today . This organization presented a concert in Clinton Town Hall, on Thanksgiving evening, No- vember 7, 1889, according to a programme which was handed us by A. T. Cooper . The cost of admission was 15 cents with 25 cents the price of reserved seats, the plan for which was at Cooper's Book Store . , , The programme is headed "Moonlight Excursion" and gives quite a jocular, nonsensical harangue for three parts of the page before the concert is even mentiond A new method of advertising, or is it an old one? , * m * A NEFARIOUS '`PRACTICE IS described by Miss Lucy Woods, our Bayfield correspondent . "It has come to our ears that lavers of animals ere incensed at the practise of non-residents in dropping kittens in the vil- lage to find homes The re- sult is a number of half-grown, half-starved c a ts wandering around foraging for food , The heart-rending "me -ow" of a starving kitten has found homes for some, but the number of those who love cats is not sufficient to meet the increasing demand here . . In future, won't those who are disposing of surplus kit- tens in this way please destroy them in a humane manner befere their eyes are open?" . . We agree that would be more hu- mane . , , * * '* QUITE FREQUENTLY THE phrase "What's your beef?" is. heard and this past few days, several beefs has been heard in the office and we pass them on . . One business man reported that a mother was tak- ing her two children across the street when one child deliberately threw a pop bottle on the high- way, making it dangerous for passing cars , THEN THERE ARE OTHER citizens who are complaining because some merchants, whose places of business are in the more central sections -.of the town, daily keep their own auto- mobiles in front of their stores, rather than in a parking space at the rear or a short distance from their places of business , , , This, of course, keeps prospective cure tomers from parking, and in the case of tourists, they might easily drive right on to another town, if they could not find a ready parking spot " .. Always some- body complaining about some- thing, isn't there? . , WM. ANDREWS WINS BURSARY, SCHOLARSHIPS William Andrews, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Andrews, Ciin ton, who is entering the Honour Course in Mathematics at the University of Western Ontario, London, received several schol- arships on graduation from Clin- ton District Collegiate Institute, In his Honour Matriculation examinations, he scored three First Class Honour standings in Mathematics ' (Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry). Awards were: (1) University of Western On- tario Scholarship, with a value of $1.25 a year, for two years in an honour course; (2) Sir Ernest C000erScholar- ship. $50 cash for highest marks in nine papers; (3) Dominion-Provinciirll Bur- sary --$V0 per year. 0 The Weather 195 1949 Ptah OLow Nigh Low Sept. 14 62 57 57 49 15 60 .54 60 45 16 57 49 69 45 17 58 37 75 49 18 70 39 65 63 3.9 67 56 64 50 20 66 •38 57 49 Rain: 129 ins, Raine 1.37 ins Clinton Continues. on DST Until End of Month, Returns To E.S.T. October l Battle Britain Marked The tenth anniversary of the suiccessful conoliusion of the Battle of Britain was commem- orated in fitting manner by personnel of Clinton RCAF Sta- tion and others on Sunday. it was just ten years ago, on September 15, 1940, that the :critical battle had reached its peak with ultimate victory for the valorous young men of the RAP and the saving of Britain froni the enemy. The event was commemorated at special services in . Clinton. Baptist Church and at RCAP Station Sunday morning, Baptist Anniversary A. detachment of Flight Cadets from RCAF Station under com- mand of F/L W. M. Garton, at- tended divine service in Clinton Baptist Church Sunday morning and heard a very fitting message from Clair Clerk, pastor of the church, and himself a veteran of the RCAF and a member of the :First class to graduate from Clin- ton back in 1941. The event marked the 61st anniversary of the church. The edifice was practically filled for the occasion, F/L R. A. B. Ellis and F/O W. J, P. Robertson rendered a duett, "Watchman, What of the Nightl", end the former a barlitone solo, "The Lord's Prayer." Pastor Clark extended a hearty welcome to all visitors, includ- ing the RCAF personnel, and thanked those who had cooper- ated in providing suitable flowers and music. He took his text from Romans 7:13: "Did that which is good bring .death to me?" etc, Mr. Clark declared that just after Fiance fell on. June 17;. 1940, swarms of German aircraft pounced on Britain. The ground crews waited day and night and the air crews stood ready. The Battle of Britain reached its peak September 15, 1940, when the Luftwaffe took a terrific trim- ming and the fighter boys scaled great heights of valour. Basing his sermon theme on the RCAF motto, "Through ad- versity to the stars," Pastor Clark discussed the topic, "Through ad- versity to Christ," He deeier'ed that the highest and best could be found in Christ alone. "One of the greatest things we have to deal with today is in- difference," the speaker said. "Another is the compromising attitude on religion of many people, and a third is the at- titude of some that 'man can save himself.' There is only one Bayfield Hone. Uses Pre -Cast Walls A BOON TO HOUSEWIVES who cannot boast that their husbands are handymen about the house, this new Bayfield home is the last word in a trouble-free labor saving home. Even the prefabricated, preinsulated concrete walls are constructed so that a nail can be driven into them with ease.—(Photo by Ann's Studio, Bayfield); engraving courtesy The London Free Press, County Assessment Appeals Are Heard • The hearing of appeals from assessment as ascertained by the county equalized assessment Court of Revision was raised by the Town of Goderich and from $2,863,488 to. $3,059,615 or the Township of Grey, commene- 6.5 per cent. ed before Judge T. M. Costello Mr. Hays submitted the pro - at the Court House, Goderich, cedure was 'wrong in making the Monday. second equalization and it sug- A notice of motion on behalf gests getting Grey up all along of the Town of Wingham, ask- the line, ing pormissiori to have its ap- Pointing out that Greys' assess - peal heard at this time was re- ment was raised by $190,915, fused, as the statutory 21 days whereas that of Ashfield was had elapsed in which to make down $481,000 and East Wawa - the appeal. nosh $429,849, Mr, Hays asked Counsel representing various why it was thought Grey was municipalities were: R. C. Hays, low. K,C., County of Huron; E. D, The. Grey assessor said assess - Bell, K.C., and W. G. Cochrane, ments before the Court of Revis- for Clinton, Exeter, and Hensall; ion were higher. He and Asses» J. K. Hunter, for Goderich; H. sor Alexander worked on the Glenn Mays, for Township of card system. Grey; J. W' Bushfieid, for He edmitfed to Frank Done Wingham. nelly, K.C., that he made some Held Fair Move mistakes on buildings and be - R. C. Hays submitted that the cause of that Alexander did not county's position is that a fair accept the assessments. I and equitable assessment had Before adjournment R.ays, been made, county solicitor, called George Judge clostello, in refusing the Carter, assessor of Hulltt, who appeal, declared he was not mak- had made a comparison of prop- ing the ruling on whether man- erties in Grey with those of his datory or not but in fairness to township, and declared a fair as - others. He reserved judgment sessment had been made, • on question of costs. - County Assessor in Box J. K. Hunter for Goderich end County Assessor Alex Alex - H, Glenn Hays for Grey were ander was in the box all alter - agreed that the appeals be heard noon Tuesday when the hearing separately to which the court was resumed. agreed and that of Grey was in answer to County Solicitor launched, R. C. Hays, K,C., Mr. Alexander Mr. Hays enumerated the said that obsolescence for Gode- grounds for the appeal that the (Continued from Page One) assessment was done in most in- o STANLEY SETS stances by a "black book" as the way — through adversity to yardstick approved by the de - Christ," he declared. ' partment end furnished to var- ous assessors. At the evening service, Pastor Clark spoke on the theme, "Then What?", Vocal solos were rend- ered by Mrs, M. Clark, "There is a Name I love to hear"., and by F/O W. J, P. Robertson, "Thanks be to God." Services at Station The Battle of Britain was com- memorated at RCAF Station in services in the Recreation Centre and the Roman Catholic Chapel. A Station church parade was held at 11 a,m., mith a number of civilians In 'attendance. In the Recreation Centre, F/L C. L. Herding, Protestant chap- lain, gave en* address in which he referred to the valour of the men who had defended Britain. A moment's silence was observ- ed, after which AC1 Robertson sounded Lest Post end Reveille and the National Anthem was sung. In the Station RC Chapel, F/L 'H. White, Roman Catholic chap- lain, celebrated mass. He refer- red feelingly to the Battle of Britain and the great heroism exhibited by the young men of the Royal Air Force. A large majority of municipali- ties complied and used this book on the assumption the assessment so made would be the basis. The Township of Grey did comply and their assessor used that book and made return of his roll on No- vember 30, 1949. The time for the return is generally Septem- ber 30; but there is an extension of time and Grey was granted 60 days to complete assessment. Cards made available to County Assessor Alexander were not taken by .him on that date. Again, at the Court of Revis- ion on January 9, completed as- sessment rolls and cards were available to Mr. Alexander. Different Basis Certein municipalities, Mr. Hays continued, had not follow- ed the black book yardstick and the assessor was faced with mak- ing an assessment in Blyth, Mor- ris and Goderich and used an estimation basis which necessitat- ed increase and elecreases from the roll, which he did with Grey rather than let it rest on the prescribed system which they had followed., end as a result the Bayfield Rector Moves To Marine City, Mich. Rev. LaVerne Morgan, rector of Trinity Church, Bayfield, St, James, Middieton, ans St, John's, Varna, announced his resignation to his congregation on Sunday morning last. He has accepted a cell to become Rector of St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Marine City, Mich., and will move there on September 26. He will con- duct his farewell service in Trinity Church; Bayfield, on Sunday 'morning, at 11 . o'clock and Harvest Thanksgiving service in St. James, Middleton, on Sun- day evening at 7.30. Mr, Morgan came to Bayfield in March 1947 from Brantford where he was assistant to the principal of the Mohawk Institute and Rector of St. Paul's, Middle port, and St. John's, Onondaga. Since he has been rector, each of his three churches has been re- decorated and hydro is now be- ing installed in St James, Middle- ton. Ile hopes to dedicate the new lights at the harvest service on Sunday evening, , He ' was "ector of Trinity Church, Bay- 'field, when they celebrated their REV. LAVERNE MORGAN 100th anniversary in June of this year, Mr. Morgan, whose home is at. College, He is married and has Watford, is a graduate of Huron two children. TWO TAX RATES; TO BUY GRADER Stanley Township Council met in the Township Hall. Varna, with all members present and Reeve Elmer Webster, presiding. Correspondence read and dealt with was as follows: letters from Dr. R. M. Aldis, A. M. Kerr Equipment Co., and Frank Don- nelly were all ordered filed, By-law No. 9 for 1950, setting the tax rates for the Township of Stanley and the Police Village of Bayfield was read for the third time and passed, The clerk was instructed to have the Township solicitor pre- pare a by-law to prohibit the ob- struction of any kindon the goads of Stanley Township. Stanley Township Council was in accordance with the agree- ments which had been reached with Hensall, Zurich and Clinton fire departments. The clerk was instructed to call for tenders for a new power grader, the same to, he in the clerk's hands by September 30. He was also instructed to apply to the Department of Highways for the interim subsidy ,of the road expenditure up to August 31, 1950. Road Voucher for $2,780,81 and General Voucher for $155,40 were ordered paid. Council adjourned oto meet October 2, at 2 pm. . A Smile for Today Two Chances An aspiring..ayoung author was discussing a new drama with playwright George S. Kaufman. "It's :a tremendously stimulat- ing play," said the ypung author. "I've already seen it four times, I always see good plays several times. I find that I learn some- thing new each time." "Not me," said Kaufman. "I may see a play twice. If I don't get It the second time. I give up." COMING EVENTS Anniversary, Grace 'United Church, Porter's Bell, Sunday, September 24, services 11.00 'a.m, and 720 p.m. Rev, S. H. Brenton, Londesboro, speaker; special music by outside talent at both services. 38-b Dance, Town Hall, 'Clinton, Friday, September 29, Desjar- dine's Orchestra, dancing 9:30-1. Admission popular prices. Aus- pices LOL'No. 710. , 38.9-b FINE RESULTS HURON COUNTY HEALTH SURVEY A winding -up meeting of the 1950 Huron County Crippled Children's Survey was held in Huron County Health Unit last week with representatives pres- ent from participating Lions Clubs including Seaforth, Zurich, Exeter, Goderich, Blyth, and Clinton, as well as representa- tives of the Women's Institute, Children's Aid Society, and County Health Unit. Dr. E. A. McMaster, Seaforth, chairman of the committee, pre- sided, with C. H. Epps, Clinton, as secretary. Miss Elizabeth Boulter, London, district burse for the Ontario Society for Crip- pled. Childreii, reported on the various cases under care in the County. It was reported that ap- proximately 115 children had at- tended the Clinic here an May 10 Iast. C. H. Epps, secretary -treasur- er, reported on the low cost of the survey last spring, $52.05. Each Lions Club in the County will be assessed $10 es its share of present and future costs, Motions of appreciation were pessed in 'Favour of the follow- ing: Women's Institute, for serv- ing refreshments at the Clink, a popular innovation; that Dr. Mc- Master write to all doctors from London in appreciation of their services; Dr. R. M. Aldis and staff of Huron County Health Unit. It 'was decided to change the name of the county organization to "Huron County Children's Health Survey, affiliated with the Ontario Society for Crippled Children." Opinion of the meeting was that, from the results obtained, a small clinic should be held again in the spring of next year, Snell Sheep Capture Many Leicester Awards Huron County's entry placed seventh in the county herd class of the Holstein -Friesian show at the Western Fair, London, last week. Perth's entry placed sixth, Two Huron County farms which exhibited were H. Feagan, Goderich„ and Jarrott Bros., Kip - pen, the former winning seventh for both Junior and Senior year- ling bull, and the latter second for four-year-old dry cow and third for aged cow In milk. Ross Marshals, Kirkton, also won second prize junior yearling heifer and fourth prize for pro- gency of dem. As per usual, Ephraim Snell end Sons walked away with the Leicester sheep awards. They won the Championship ram award as well cis 12 firsts and one second. APPLE SPECIAL TO FEATURE FAIR AT BAYFIELD The ever -popular Bayfield Fall Fair returns for 1950 at Bayfield on Wednesday and Thursday next, September 27 and 28, with the "big day" coming on Thursday, instead 'of the usual Wednesday. The Society makes an announce- ment on Page Six today. The leading feature of this year's show, according to the hard-working secretary, Mrs. A. M. :Bassett, is the special com- mercial apple prdouetion feature sponsored jointly by the Society and the Ontario Department of Agriculture. An apple competi- tion is particularly 'fitting since apples are one of the chief crops of this Lake Huron area, The exhibitor must show a six -quart basket of apples and at least "six by-products, such as apple sauce, apple pie, etc. Six prizes total $110, divided into $35, $25, $20, $15, $10 and $5. Another feature will be dis- plays by pupils of the various public schools in the area, as well as Clinton District Colleg- iate Institute. This letter is new this year. The CDCI Bugle Band will provide music during the afternoon, The afternoon show Thursday will get under way with a school children's parade at one o'clock led by the Band. Two races will be featured— trials cif speed in three 'heats with $100 ptrrse, and a running race, open, with $30 purse. A concert and dance will be held in the Town Hall in the evening. Barbers Boost Prices Effective Next Monday Effective Monday next, Sep- tember 26, prices of haircuts end shaves in this district will be increased 30 per cent, Members of the Goderieh Branch (this district) Ontario Barbers Association, met in Clinton yesterday afternoon and set the following prices: haircuts, adults, 65• cents; children, 50 cents on week days, 60 cents• on Saturdays; shaves, 40 cents. Adults, until Saturday, have been paying 50 cents for a hair- cut. In an announcement published on Page Four today, the Assoc- iation answers the question. `'Why the increase Ln the cost of haircuts?" as follows: "Since our last increase in 1948, our cost of equipment, laundry, taxes, rent, fuel, light and weter, re- pairs and maintenance, tonics, etc., has increased by as much as 40 per cent and more." Melvin Crich, Clinton, an ex- ecutive of Ontario Barbers As- sociation, presided at yesterday's meeting. Edwin V. Wark, To- ronto, secretary and provincial organizer of the Association, and James White, president of the London Branch and OBA Execu- tive member, were present and addressed the gathering which included representativs from all parts of the county. District Farmers Aid Western Harvest Nearly 30 district menhave been despatched by the National Employment Office, Goderich, to the Western Provinces to help with the harvest, Those from this immediate vicinity who have gone include: James Handy, R.R, 4, Clinton; Carl East, R.R. 4, Clinton; Fred Marshall, R.R. 1, Blyth; Victor Errington, RR. 2, Auburn; Ar- thur Bell, R.R. 2, Goderich; Har- old Ferris, R.R. 1, Blyth; Charles Hoggart, R.R. 1, Londesboro; Edward Brophy, R.R. 2, Auburn; Ross McCall, R.R. 3, Blyth. Lake. Huron Fishermen Join Large Co-operative 03y our Bayfield correspondent) Most of the Bayfield fishermen bave joined the Ontario Fisher- man's Co-operative. Until they organize and receive a charter for the local group. R. L. MacMillan is acting es secretary -treasurer and Willard Sturgeon and Malcom Toms are responsible for grading and pack- ing the catches. At present the packs are sold through the Ontario Fisherman's Co-operative, This means a guar- anteed market price and also that the members will be able to buy nets and other supplies more cheaply. • This tentative orgenization has taken place in preparation for the perch. run which will soon be on. When and if a charter is granted to the Bayfield group, there will be an election of of- ficers and they will be free to bargain for the sale of their pack if they wish. Paving is Requested Bayfield to Goderich A resolution asking the De- partment of Highways to proceed with completion of paving on the Blue Water Highway 21 between Goderich and Hayfield was en - Don't forget Liona Bingo, Lions domed by. Kincardine Chamber of Arena, Friday, October 6. Prizes Commerce at its first fell meet - total $500. 38-9-b ing. Named President E. J. "DICK" JACOB Manager of Huron County Thorne, Clinton, who has been elected president of the 'As- sociation of Managers and Mat- rons of Ontario Homes , for, the Aged for the ensuing year, The '1950 convention will be held at Sunset Hotel, Goderich. •Clinton will continue to oper- ate on daylight saving time 'until the end of the month, so that clocks will not be turned back this coming weekend, as in many municipalities. Mayor R. Y. Haltin, in a pro- clamation published on Page Three today, announces that Clinton will return to Eastern Standard Time at 12.01 a.m., Sun- day, Ocober 1. Thus, Clinton will have mine days more of "fast" time. Goderich and Seaforth Town Clerk M. T. Corless in- formed The NEWS -RECORD that he had contacted the clerks of Goderich and Seaforth and they had told him their muni- cipalities were going to remain on Daylight Saving Time until the end of the month. Clinton based its action in the matter on this information, he said. London, Stratford and Wing- ham are three municipalities which. have announced that they fare returning to Standard Time :this weekend. Toronto and Hamilton will 'remain on Day- light Saving until November 26 to reduce peak demands for power. CNR Changes CNR trains operating out of Clinton are unchanged with re- gard td Standard Time, effective Sunday, except No. 602, London - Clinton, which will leave London an hour later, at 9 a,m. (EST) and will arrive in Clinton an hour later, at 11.20 (EST). n CLINTON LIONS GET UNDER WAY ANOTHER SEASON Clinton .Lions Club held its opening meeting of the autumn season last week with a good. attendance. President Hugh R. Hawkins in the chair, The members passed a bylaw incorporating the Club as a legal entity under the name, `Lions Club of Clinton", with charter and seal, and adopting the Stand- ard Bylaws and Constitdtion of the International Association of Lions Clubs. In view of the Club's ownership of the Arena, this move war felt desireable. Frank Fingland, in proposing the resolution, paid tribute to Chairman J, H .Brunsdon end the members of the Special Arena Committee in the work they have done in remodelling the Arena, Mr, Brunsdon reported on the work, which included entirely new seating accommodation on the east side of the building, to- gether with new supports and. repairs to the west side. A fresh coat of paint makes the interior very attractive, R. E. Holmes, for Sports Com- mittee, reported that the Lions team had won the WOAA Ju- venile "A" baseball champion-• ship, and the Bantam team, whose entry has been paid'by the Club, bad won the WOAA Bantam "A" title. Standing Committees Standing committees for 1950- 51 were announced by President liawkinseas follows: Under first vice-president Lorne Brown— Boys' and Girls', A. G, Grigg; Sports, R. E. Holmes; Attendance and Membership, R. Y. Hattin; Special Arena, J, H. Brunsdon; Under second vice-president G. B. Beattie -Health and Safety, C. M. Shearing; 'Teen Age, R. S. Macaulay; Finance, the executive; Lions Education and Laws, Frank Fingland; Under third vice- president Dr, J. A. Addison — Sight Conservation, J. A. Sutter; Civic and Community Better- ment, W. V. Roy; Programme, R. G. Bennett; Publicity, Extension and Convention, R. S. Atkey. Reports of the delegates to the Lions Sntarna'tional Convention in Chicago in July were given by Newton Davies and Hugh Hawkins, as well as by Inter- national Counsellor Nelson Hill, Underhill, who was present at the meeting. Interesting pictures of the huge parade were passed around. The Convention will be held in Atlantic City in July 1951. O BIKE RIDING ON SIDEWALKS PROHIBITED Tuckersmith Municipal Council held its regular meeting in the Town Hall. Seaforth, on Satur- day, Sept•'2 et 8 p.m. Council passed a 13y -law pro- hibiting the use of bicycles, motorcycles, elle„ on sidewalks in the Township. Township Engineer S. W. Archibald will be .requested to report on the Moore drain to satisfy the complaints of Robert Allen, Elgin Thompson end Em- merson Smith. John Siemon was paid $500 on account of the Crozier drain, The Clerk was instructed to apply for interim subsidy on road ex,'penditure of 521,795.87 from Jan, 1, to Aug: 31, 1950, • Accounts passed included: re- lief, $50; roads, $3,970.98; hospi-. talization, $3.75; salary end al- lowances, _$125; .postage 1041 ex- cise, $5; unemployment insurance, $1.7.04; drains, 5550.