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Clinton News-Record, 1950-10-12, Page 1'THE NEW ERA -86th YEAR , • THE NEWS -RECORD ---70th YEAR No. 41 CLINTON, ONTARIO THLIRSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 19S0 The Home Paper with the New eae-weehewee-esehee-e-wwwww•-we •Zbe ifixst I COIttillit=== I -- A LITTLE "PLUG" FOR BOY SODUI Apple Day this Saturday, October 14, should not come a- miss . . . The leaders and boys are doing a good job and need the full support of everyone, so buy an apple come Saturday! * THE IN,TERNATIONAL, PLOW- ing, Matc-h is in full swing this week ire Sinecoe County, neett4 Alliston, and many Huronians are taking in a day or two of the big" show . . Gordon •Bennett, agricultural representative for 'Huron County, was one of those who went today . . Howard Brunsdon was at the Internation- al Tuesday and reports good crowds and an excellent show- ing of machinery • . • * HAYFIELD A NI) CLINTON Lions Clubs were well represent- ed at the presentation of the cherter to the new Grand Bend Lions Club at a function in Hotel London last evening, the groups including the "two presidents, Charles Scotchmer and Hugh Hawkins . . Highlight of the evening was an address by the International President, Herb C. Petry, Carrizzo Springs, Texas, who thrilled his hearers . . . One of the lucky prizewinners was yours truly; the prize, an electric teakettle . . . WE PRESENT ON PAGE TWO today, the first of a series of eight cartoons which we intend to publish in the interests of safety . . . Realizing that rail- way crossing accidents are suf- ficiently numerous to excite gen- eral concern, the Canadian Pa- cific Railway, as a public ser- vice, has compiled these draw- ings to illustrate the more com- mon causes of such mishaps . * S * IT WAS A REAL SURPRISE when Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Hill, Toronto, ordered a Thanksgiving turkey dinner with all the trim- mings at the Clinton Grill fer Mrs .Blizabeth A. Kennedy and Harry Balsam . . . The kind act -was very, much appreciated . . . Wesley -Willis WA Holds Good Meeting The Woman'sAssociation of Wesley -Willis Church met in the Cherch Parlor on the afternoon of October 5. The President, Mrs. George Beattie, was in' the chair, Mrs. H. Charlesworth was pianist. • The opening hymn was "Come ye Thankful People, Come." The Lord's Prayer followed in unison The subject of the devotional period was "Thanksgiving." Mrs. Hugh Wilson read Psalm 95. Mrs. Frank Pingland gave "Lesson Thoughts," and Mrs. Laidlaw offered Prayer. Reports were given by the secretary, Mrs. W. M. Nediger, and the treasurer, Mrs. W. A. Oakes. Others followed from Mrs Fred Gatien for the Flower com- mittee, Mrs. Wilfred Jervis for property, Mrs. Cliff Cooper for letters received, and Mrs. A. T. Cooper for the press. A report of the dinner recently served to the I.O.O.F. was also given. Ar- rangements were completed for the "Country Fair" which will be held in the Lecture Room, on the afternoon of October 28th. The Hymn "Sing To The Lord Of Harvest" Was sung, end the Mizpah benediction brought the meeting to a close. Followed by afternoon tea served by Mrs. Hareld Adams' group. MAN SUSTAINS TWO CRASHES WITHOUT INJURY Two highway crashes in two hours with no injuries is the record of Norman Griffiths, Lon- don, eater Monday night, but it costnearly $500 damages to two cars. Griffiths was travelling south . on No. 4 Highway about 6.15 p.m. • two miles south of Brucefield when the first accident occurred, The car he was driving, owned Joy Wilbert Shoebottorn, also of London, careened off the road and caromed off a hydro pole, crushing one side. Damage was estimated at. $200 Provincial Con- • stable Helmer Snell, Seaforth, • said. He had Griffiths follow him to a garage where temporary repair was made to the damaged lights of the car. et. But a mile and a half north of Hensel' the lights failed and Grhfiiths' car collided with one driven by William Rowe, Owen Sound, Damage to the Rowe • car totalled $200 arid another $75 damage was added to the dam- age of the car driven by Grif- fiths. _ , HOLSTEIN CLUB MEETS The directors of the Holstein Breeders Club of Huron County , held a directors' meeting at the home of the president, Howard Trewartha. The ladies were pres- ant end had a seicial evening The Weather 1950 .124* High Low High Lola Oct. 5 • 65 38 59 38 • 6 62 39 • 60 a,45 7 70 ' 52 • 65 38 8 54 • 58 75 54 9 62 53 80 60 • 10 00 47 80 60 11 60 46 73 62 Jiain; .99 the. Rain: 2.09 ins. Clinton's POpulation Now Reported At 2,405 Submit On ITC Clinton Town Council held its October meeting in the Council Chamber Wednesday evening last with Mayor R. Y. Hattin pre- siding and all members present except AM, W. J. Miller. It fol- lowed a committee meeting. Police Report Chief of Police Leo Kelly read his report for September indic- ating e very quiet month. Up until September ,15, the Town Treasurer had received from the court in Goderich a total of $138.01k Money received from local persons amounted to $4 in parking fines. Many warnings still are being given to the travel- ling public. •, Nominations Dec. 18 Bylaw No. 20 for 1950 to make provision for holding the 1950.- 51 municipal nominations and election, was passed. Nomina- tions will be held in Town Ball or Council Chamber on Monday, December 18, 1950, between 7.30 and 8.30 p.m. Election, if neces- sary, will take place on Wednes- day, December 27, 1950. 'Utilities Vote Dec. 27 Bylaw No, 21 fer 1950, also was passed at the meeting. It makeseprovision for a vote of the - electors on the matter of an in- crease of members of Clinton Public Utilities Commissoinafrom three to five. The ballot will be submitted to the electors on De- cember 27, 1950, at tae time of the municipal election. MotionAdopted The following motions were adopted by Council: Permit to Build Permit be granted to A. R. Persan to erect garage on Albert St. at about $275; Approve payment of witness fees and mileage expenses re the case of William Lee charged with driving taxi without a license, as follows: Doug Kennedy, $4.92; Mrs. Jessie Fulford, $3; Daylight Saving Approve change in resolution of March 6, 1950, re Daylight Saving Time, as it extended per- iod one week to September 30 in order to be uniform with the Towns of Goderich and Seaforth; Approve issue of a tobacco and cigarette license to Bert Huller to April 30, 1952, fee $16.65; Court of Revision Oct. 23 Court of Revision, re matter of assessment appeals, be held in Council Chamber Monday even- ing, October 23, at 7.30 o'clock, There was presented a letter from the Fire Marshal's Depart- ment relative to Fire Prevention Week, October 8-14. A notice, from the Fire Chief, in the form of a Proclamation from the Mayor, has been issued in The NEWS -RECORD, Request for Booklet A request was received from the Clerk of the Town of iChes- ley for and exchange with Clin- ton of the Old Home Week Souvenir booklet. The Clerk was directed to respond. Civil Defence A letter, attached to confiden- tial forms pertaining to civil de- fence, was received from the ,Provincial Secretary of Ontario. This was ordered filed. Early Elections. The Clerk wes directed to re- port at 'the next meeting the procedure for a vote of the elec- tors to revert to the early nom- inations and election. Account for Blacktop Reeve G. S. Elliott in report- ing for the Street Committee, presented the account of •the County of Huron for Wee laying of the blacktop on the "belt -line fron Albert St. west on Batten - burr to Orange, south to May (Continued on Page Five> Lauds Lionism HERB C. PETRY Carrizzo Springs, Texas, presi- dent of Lions International, who paid an official visit to the Lions Clubseof Western Ontario ate function in Hotel London last evening, attended by many Bayfield and Clinton Lions, He urged • p united front against the • Communist threat. The new Grand Bend Lions Club' was chartered, with District Governor Gordon Hargrave, Fordwich, officiating. • Tuckersmith Pioneer THIS PICTURE shows one end of one of the last remaining log houses in Tuekersmith Township. Exterior of the brick fireplace which in early times provided heat for the home as well as the means of preparing meals, can be seen. The build- ing still serves as a place for storing farm implements and ih a workshop. — Engraving courtesy The London Free Press. Old Log House Survives • Reminder of Early Days By A. S. Garrett in The London Free Press A short distance south of Clin- ton airport, on the Roweliffe farm, can still be seen one of the oldtime houses, of Tuckersinith Townahip, which for years has served as an implement storage end workshop. The Rowcliffe property is lot 45, London Road Survey (now. Part of Highway No. 4 and was formerly the Grant homestead. It was purchased by Byam Row-. cliffe from the Grants, in 1913, and has been owned and operat- ed by him since then. Although most of the old house was covered over with a veneer- ing of lumber, the north end was left in its original state and here the heavy timbers can be seen. Also, in evidence is the remains of the brick fire -place that once heated it. This is one of the last log buildings remaining in Tuck- ersinith. The modern residence of the Rowoliffe's stands closer to the front of the farm, in full view of the heavy traffic of Highway No. 4. Tradition maintains that the township derived its name from Martin Tucker Smith, an official of the Canada Land Company. • LONDESBORO Mr. and Mrs. W. Lloyd and little son Larry, Hamilton, spent the weekend 'With the former's brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Adams. Mr. and Mrs, John Vincent, Goderich, and Mr, and Mrs. Fred Toll, Auburn, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Toni Adams. ONTARIO ST, VVMS The W1VIS of Ontario St. United Church will meet at the home of Mrs. Russell Hohnea on Tues- day aternoan, October 17, at three o'clock. Reports from the 'Sectional meeting end the chap- ter from the Stedy Book will be given. , o BI-YTH UNITED ,CHURCH CALLS N. S. MINISTER litiron Presbytery of the Unit- ed Church of Canada met in •Gerrie United Church recently. Communion service was conduct- ed by the pastor of the 'church, Rem J. Robert Watt, with Rev. C. C, Washington,, Auburn, preaching the sermon. , The chairman, Rev. W. J. Rog- ers, Hensall, introduced the'stew ministers in Presbytery: Revs. G. Borton, Centralia; H. E. Liv- ingstone, McKillop; Joseph Har- rower, Nile; C. C. Washington, • Auburn; and D. W. Williams, Godeeich. Presbytery sustained a call from Blyth to Rev. Charles J. Scott, Kennetcook, N.)3.; end from Matilda to Rev. James A. Bur- den, Bluevale. Rev, Mr, Scott is A nephew of Rev. end Mrs. E. It. Stanway, 13ruceffeld. Reports were given of the General Council recently held in Toronto. Rev, S. H. Brenton, Londeshoro; 3. .A. Snider, Gode- rich; and Rev. H. J. Snell, Exe- ter, spoke very highly of the deliberations end fellowship there. Addresses were given by Rev. E. T. R.otilstort, St. Thomas, Presi- dent of London Conference; Rev. George W. Birtch, London, On- vener of the Missionary and Maintehance Fund of London Conterrence; Rev. Miriam E. Col- lins, London,- and Rev. G. Car- lyle .liusser, London, represent- ing Christian Education, HULLETT PLANS REVISION COURT ON OCTOBER 27 Hullett Township Council held its regular meeting in the Com- munity ' Hall, Londesboro, on Monday evening, October 2, with the reeve, William, a. Dale, pre- siding and three councillors present. The Assessment Roll for 1951 was presented at the meeting. It was decided to accept the roll as presented and to hold a Court of Revision on it in the Community Hall. Londesboro, on October 27, at 8.30 p.m. A ratepayer was present and spoke to the Council re fencing. Alter considerable discussion the Reeve was asked to report on the same. The following accounts were ordered paid: Roads and bridges, $1,042.84; insurance, $44.21; 5d- vertising, $8.54; municipal drains, $143.98; court dues, $8,17; sal- aries, $90. Thrown From Horse Girl Fractures Arm --- (By our Homan correspondent) Grace McLeod,•13, Hensall, suf- fered a fractured left arm when she was thrown from a horse on her father's farm, Thames Road, Tuesday, Her condition was reverted good by War Memorial Hospital authorities, London, Tuesday night. She wes injured after aer mount slipped on wet roadway. Dr. J. C. Goddard, Hensall, at- tended. He ordered the girl, a daughter of Mr. ahd Mrs. Ray McLeod, hmoved to Clinton Public Hospital from which she later was taken to London. AUBURN W.1, To MEET The monthly meeting of the Women's Institute will be held in the Forrester's Hall on Tues- day, Oct. 17, at 2.15 p.m. The topic "Health," is to be taken by IVIrs. W T. Robiserf. Roll can. Hostesses: Mrs. Gordon 1NeePhee, Mrs, Harry Watson, Mrs. GeOrge Million, Mrs. Ed Davies, Mrs. Charles Mitchell. • G. D. Mistele is relieving ias manager of one of the Windsor branches of the Royal Bank of Canada for a few weeks. COMING. EVENTS To -night, Thursday, October 12, three -act comedy, "Coveralls," Clinton Town Hell, auspices town Bowling Club, Come and enjoy a good laugh. 41-b Dance, Town Hell, Clinton, Friday, October 13, Desjardine's Orchestra, dancing 9.30-1. Ad- mission popular prices. Auspices LOL No. 710. 40-b You will have lots of fun danc- ing every Friday night at Crystal Palace Ballroom, Wfitehell, to music of Don Robertson arid Ranch Boys. 41-p Boy Scout Apple Day, Satur- day, October 14. 39-b Bazaar, Council Chamber, Sat- urday, October 14, auspices Ladies' Auxiliary of Canadian Legion. Booths and afternoon tea. 40-1-b Annual Bazaar and Tee, aus- pices Hohnesville •WA and VirMS, Saturday, October 31, at 3 p.m, Council 'Chamber, Clinton. 41-2-b • Dance, Town Hall. Clinton,, Monday, October 30, Desjardines Orchestra, auspices Clinton Jun- ior Farmers and Junior Institute. HEROIC ACTION SAVES YOUTH 'AT BAYFIELD (By our Hayfield correspondent) Here is an accident which took almost a month to reach our ears but .because we feel that it should be an example to both children and adults to exercise care and not be fooling on the pier, we record it at this late date. It happened on Sunday, Sept- ember 19. Six boys, including 15-year-ol4 Kenneth Pollock, sec- ond son of Mr. end Mrs. Milton Pollock, Goshen Line, Stanley Township, and his brother were riding around on their "bikes" near the end of the south pier. One boy cut in, ahead of Ken, thus giving him -a push which sent him over the edge and he rode into the river arid sank. He came up and the boys weren't worried much beaause they knew that he could swim. But his clothing and boots hampered him and he went down several times before Billy Mc- Clinchey, Varna, got the Lions' Life Saving Belt off the pier and threw it to him. There was nothing on the side of the pier to which he could cling and .the suggestion has been made that a chain attached to the pier about water level would be a help to others who might have the mis- fortune to tunable in. The water is about ten feet deep at this spot, A man in a boat rescped Ken and he was none the worse ex- cept for a chilling in the cold water, and exhaustion. Harris Oakes, Clinton, located the bicycle and it was fished out with a line and hook to which was attached a siker. The boys were all so excited civet .the accident, when fun so nearly resulted In tragedy, that they did not enquire the name of the man who rescued Ken as he clung to the life belt.. His Parents would be very glad to learn the identity of his rescuer. Mission Bands Hold Interesting Meeting A good representation of Mis- sion Bands in Huron Presbyter- ial met in Clinton Presbyterian Church on Saturday. Mrs. J. F. Scott, Seaforth, presided and at - ter the singing of a hymn celled on Gail Murray to lead in prayer. Each Band contributed a soling or musical number. Miss Helen Malcolm, Toronto, specialist in Childrens' Religious Education, held the children's at- tention as she told the story of Gideon, illustrated with flannel - graphs. Mrs. Gordon Bisset brought, greetings from Huron Presbyterial and Rev. D. J. Lane spoke a few words of welcome. Rev. Glenn Campbell, Seaforth, showed a film depicting a litttle leper boy who was cured in a Mission Hospital. At the close of the meeting members of the Girls' Club and WMS, under the convenership of Mrs. Lane, served refreshments. Truck and Automobile Damaged in Crash (By our Hensel' correspondent) Damage was estimated at $550 when a pick-up truck, driven by Glenn •Koehler, RR. 2, Hensall, collided with the rear of a 1930 coach owned by Dalton Miller, 21, Staffa, on the Lake Road. Both cars were proceeding east. Damage to the Koehler truck was estimated at $400, and to the Miller car at $150. Provincial Constable Elmer Zimmerman, Exeter said charges are pending against Koehler. GEORGE ELLIOTT,: AWARDED DRAIN IN TPCKERSMITH Tuekersmith Township Council held its regular monthly meeting' in the Town Hall, Seaforth, on Seturday,. October • 7, at 8 p.m,, with all members present. George Flewitt attended the meeting and requested Council to take some action to remedy water conditions at a apring, on his farm which he 'claimed had been injured when the road was changed adjoining his property. Council decided to investigate and make an attempt to remedy the situation. , John Sierrione centractor, was raid $200, the balance of con- tract price on the Crozier Drain which heir been completed to the satistaction of the engineer, and the Clerk was authoribed to re- turn his bond cheque. Tenders were opened on the Etue Municipal Drain as follows: George F. Elliott, Clinton, $3,500; George Radford, Blyth, $3,568; the lowest tender was accented. Grants of $25 each were made to Seaforth Lions Club and Clin- ton Spring Show. James A. Hay, Assessor, pre- sented his roll to Council, and was ordered paid salary Of $604. Date for Court of Reviaion on same was set for Tuesday, Otto- berr. 24, at 10 a.m., Accounts were passed as fol- lows. Relief, $103.8a; roads, $2,176.61; salaries, $05; OAP. applications, $5; -grants, $50; aralas, $200; pottage,- $8. Council adjourned to meet on November 4, at 2 p.m, "Greater" Clinton's Total Nears 4,000 The population of the Town of Clinton proper is 2,405, Assessor J. W. Manning stat- ed today, following completion of assessment for the year. This figure compares with 2,475, h year ago, indicating a decrease of 70. St, George's (Ward Four) was the only one of the four wards to gain in population during the year, Comparative Figures Comparative population fig- ures for the four wards are as follows: Ward 1949 1950 1—St. Andrew's 558 536 2—St. James 680 649 3—St. John's ' 729 699 4—St. George's ... • 508 521 2,475-2,403 Ward Land St. Andrew's . $44,173 St. James' 43,675 St. John's 42,495 St. George's 39,925 $170,268 • The Assessor gave as one real. son for the slight drop in popu- lation the fact that many RCAF personnel and their families have moved to the large new housing development located right on RCAF Station, Clinton. Including the "other" Clinton, on 'the Station, it is estimated that "Greater" Clinton now has si population considerably in ex- cess of last year and probably close to 4,000. For most pur- poses, the Station should he in- cluded as a definite section of the Clinton community. Assessment Down Assessor Manning stated that the total assessment of the muni- cipality proper—before revisions are made—is approximately $4,000 less than a year ago, as about that amount was removed by the Coupt of Revision at that time. Buildings Total • $319,457 $363,630 352,155 395,830 343,817 386,312 312,345 252,270 $1,327,774 $1,498,042 $126,676 $1,624,718 Business . $40,505 24,053 33,923 28,195 Grand Total $404,135 419,883 420,235 380,465 Bayfield Lions Plan Hallowe'en Party The regular dinner meeting of Hayfield Liens Club was held in the Albion Hotel, Hayfield, on Tuesday evening with a good at- tendance and two guests. Plans were made for a Hal- lowe'en party for the children, and considerable discussion arose over the skating rink. The Tag Day for the Blind which was held on Fair Day, was well re- sponded to, Rev. Herbert Webb Named to Bayfield (By our. 13eyfield correspondent) The Bishop of Huron has an- nounced the appointment of Rev, Herbert Webb, Diocepe of Atha- baska, to the parish of Trinith, Hayfield, St. John's, Varna, and St. James Church, Middleton. Mr. Webb will take charge of the Parish the first Sunday in November. 0—• --- BEAN HARVEST IN FULL SWING POOR QUALITY Considerable numbers of stocker cattle have been purch- ased during the week and also a number of carloads of well - finished cattle were marketed during the week. Milk product- ion is still being well maintain- ed for this time of year, due - mostly to the fine condition of pastures, Silo filling is in full swing, A large proportion is being handl- ed this year with corn harvest- ers. Bean harvesting also has progressed fairly favourably dur- ing the past week but the qual- ity of beans threshed to date is not good with the percentage of pickers being very high. Turnip shipments continue with most shipments being waxed. ' To date the frost has not caus- ed any widespread damage to any crops and a few farmer a in earlier areas report their husk- ing corn to be nearing maturity. —0—_ Who Can Beat This (By our Bayfield correspondent) Vancouver boasts of its tall gladioli but right here in Hay- field a 'glad' fancier has grown some fine specimens which we think ought to top the record, In the above picture, William L. Metcalf (who is six feet in height) is shown standing among- st a group ,of his tallest bloom. Before rutting, just as the bott- om buds were opening, the high- est stalk measured 80 inches. This particular variety is "0g.' ants", a beautiful salmon pink in colour. Mr. Metcalf has bad exper- ience growing gladioli in Penn- sylvania end Nevada but the growth has been much more lux- uriant here. In Reno, Nevada, where irrigation is necessary, he thought that be had an espec- ially tall one when it stood at 58 Inches. ,But the growth there, he 'explained, is .excellent but retarded a it by the cool nights. ANNIVERSARY AT LONDESBORO -INSPIRATIONAL • (By Londesboro correspondehl) Large congregations were pres- ent at Londesboro United' Church on Sunday last when anniversary services were held. The church presented a very pleasing sight being attractively decorated with a profusion of autumn Bowers. Rev. H„I, Mahoney, Main St. United Church, Exeter, and Christian Education Convener of Huron Presbytery, gave two very 'inspiring messages, speaking at both morning and evening ser- vices, Mrs. S. If. Brenton, organist and choir leader, presided hit the organ end led the choir in special rrersic. Guest artists were the Junior Farmers Male Quartette; Belgrave, whose numbers were greatly appreciated: Ba.yfield, Cottage • Owner is Killed (By our Bayfield correspondent) It was with regret -that resi- dents of the village learned that John Casernore, Sr., Detroit, who owned two cottages in Lakeside Park here, had been killed in a head-on collision in the fog on Highway 7, four and a half miles east of Sarnia, on Sunday even- ing, October 1. Be was sitting in the front seat -beside his son, John, who was driving, and was hurled through the windshield, He died almost instantly of a lacerated jugular vein and fractured skull. His wife is in Sarnia General Hospital with a fractured femur, shoulder and wrist, and John Casemore, Zr., is in St. Joseph's Hospital, Sarnia, suffering from fractured femur and extensive internal injuries. Isaac Dennis, Watford, died two hours later' and three other per- sons are in hospital with exten- sive injuries as the result of the collision. GRANT OF $25 TO PLOWMEN'S ASSOCIATION Goclerich Township Council met on October 2 in Holmesville. The minutes of the last regular and 'the last emergent meeting were read end adopted. W. Haacke was present to re- quest a grant to the North Huron Plowmen's Association. A dona- tion of $25 ,was made. Irvine Tebbutt presented an appeal froni a number of rate- payers in School Section No. 5, that they be transferred to Clin- ton District Collegiate Institute Area. This matter was referred to the Reeve for investigation and he is to make a report at the next meeting. Communications read and fil- ed: John Howard Society' e H. C. Lawson; Victoria Hospital; Rob- ertson Irwin; Westeel Products; J. A. Coombs, Department lat Highways; Ontario Association of Rural Municipalities. The following accounts were presented and ordered naid: Miss Acheson, rent, $6; L, E. Cardiff, North Huron Ploennen's Associa- tion, $25; Signal -Si ar, advertis- ng, $7.50; H. C. 1.41WS011, premium on bond, $30; Hay 'Stationery Comriany, London, office supplies, $2.95; Registrar of Deeds, Huron County, .65; Division Court fees, Clinton, $5:66; Fred Middleton, live stock evaluated, $2; Charles Wallis, one heifer killed, $45; Charles E. Wise, telephone loan, $800; direst relief, $35; SUperip- tendent's payroll voucher No. 10, $6,001172.11c591. c 1 will meet next • on Monday, Novembea 6, at 10 am. Tor the purpose of holding a Court of Revision on the Assess- ment Roll. The regular meeting will be held on the same da, commencing at 1.30 p.m. Both of these andethgs will be held in Holmesville.