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Clinton News-Record, 1950-11-23, Page 1THE NEW ERA -86th YEAR ews- e 111:111111 r d THE NEWS -RECORD -70th YEAR No. 47 CLINTON, ONTAR'IO,THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1950 The Horne Paper with the News 3 (tCor rnn =i •t IT APPEARS THAT OLD KING Winter hes arived , : And in good time for Christmas which is only four weeks from next Monday . During the past couple of days. the mercury has been getting down to the zero mark in the early morning hours, and there have been four inches of snow officially recorded . The question of. the day is: "How long will it last?"' , * * :k OUR HEARTY CONGRATULA- tions to another brilliant grade uate of Clinton District Col- legiate, Margaret Colquhoun! A Fourth Year Honours student at University of Western Ontario, London, in Horioitr English Margaret has just been awarded an (ODE Scholarship with an annual value df $200,. and ,pos- sible postgraduate work in the offing .... This is only the latest of a number of scholarships and bursaries which Margaret has won during the past • three years - • 0 C C "THE COMMODORES" WILT. BE in the community again on Jan- uary 25, 1951, wd are , Informed by A. J. McMurray of Ontario St. United Church, Clinton , , The world-famous quartette, which came together in the Navy Show during World War II, will render a concert in Roundel Ter- race, RCAF Station, Clinton, on that date for the benefit of the RCAF' personnel and entire com- munity . ."The group of high- class vocalists made a big hit on the Sunday evening during the Old Boys' Reunion last August and will be welcomed back with open arms . s s C HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO get $2 a pound for your choice steers That's the price paid by the T. Eaton Company for the 'King's Guineas steer at the auc- tion sale at the Royal Winter Fair yesterday It was a sleek, black Aberdeen -Angus, e owned by 17 -year-old Alex Mc- Intosh, Guelph, and brought a total of $1,680 A nice ad- dition to Alex' bank account!. , , • e * RECENTLY THE NEWS -RECORD has recorded the Golden Wed- ding Celebrations of Mr. and Mrs. John McFarlane, Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. W,itliam Potter, the latter couple now residing in Lucknow . . . This rounds out a very unique feature in the life of Stanley Township , , u c, * AT ONE 'TIME THERE WERE five couples, all residing on ad- joining farms, within two and a half miles of each other, and all coming ,to ltbcpse harms as brides and grooms, who, in the past few years, have celebrated their Golden Weddings , . These couples have been. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Diehl, now both deceas- ed; Mr. and Mrs. Adam Stewart, the latter having died a short time ago; Mr: and Mrs. Fenwick Stewart; Mr. and Mrs. John Mc- Farlane, Sr.;, end Mr. and Mrs. William Potter, who have resid- ed in Lucknow• for a decade or longer . , . * u+ * ALTHOUGH ONLY A JUNIOR conservation officer, Robert Riehl, 19 -year-old son of Mr. and Mrs, George Riehl, Clintons appears to be making a name for him- self . A few weeks ago he was able to have Louis Gauthier, a 26 -year-old bush worker in Keefer Township, fined $230 for killing a bull moose ... Gauthier had paid a fine of $40 on a • similar charge in January 1949.. Gauthier is an employee of the ' McChesney Lumber Co., and at the time of the trouble young Riehl was employed by the same company' . . • A few days after he had reported the incident of Gauthier firing at the moose with a .22, Riehl, was tired by his foreman, Frank Gauthier, uncle of the accused Magistrate S. Atkinson has ordered an investi- gation into the situation by the Ontario Provincial- Police. , Young Bob is now on his way to Moosonee . on James Bay where he will be stationed for the time being . . 0 School Board Rules On Pick-ups by Bus School bus drivers must not stop' and pick up 'any resident students ,in Clinton while on their way to and from the school, Clinton District Collegiate Insti- tute Board ruled at its November meeting. Members of the Board were of the optulon that the buses us- ually are filled. to capacity when they arrive in Clinton, and 'that to stop and pick up town pupils only adds to the danger from overcrowding. The Board decided to provide tran.sportationfor the CDC.1 Choir which took' part in the Kiwanis Music Festival at Guelph Wednesday last. Principal E. ` A. Fines' report. for October indicated a total en- rolment of 266 and an average daily attendance of 253.5 or $5.3 per cent. 0 The Weather 1950 1949. High Low High Low Nov.. 16 58 40 39 32 i7. 42 30 39 30 18 44 27 36 26 19' 46 35 35 30 20 47 30 37 32 21 32 26 - 40 21 22 31 ' 2 • 28 14 Fein: .00 ins. ' Snow: 10 ins. Snow; 4 ins. Federation Urges Strong Stand against Rustling Requests Banning Margarine Sales HURON JUNIORS MAKE EXCELLENT SHOW AT ROYAL, Huron County Juniors made- a magnificent showing in the various classes at the Royal Winter Fair concluded yesterday. Juniors from this County took part in many different phases of competitions at the Royal, and in most cases carried off consid- erable honours. In the -hinter -County Livestock Judging Competition held Novem- ber 13, a team front tbig county placed third, with 29 teams com- peting. ' In this competition Hur- on finished behind Kent County and. South Simcoe. Members of the - Huron County team were Bob Allan, Brucefield; Jim Snell, Clinton; 'and Bill. Taylor, Bel - grave. .In other sections also, Huron County' boys were to the fore. Bob Hern, Granton, a member of Exeter Junior Farmers, came first with a Shorthorn steer which he had entered in the Baby Beef class open to boys and girls. Bob also had the Grand Champion Hereford steer n the Ding's Guineas class which was shown on Monday, Novem- ber 20. This class- was open to Baby Beef Calf Club members n Ontario, and Bob, being a member of the Exeter Baby Beef Calf Club, certainly ,is to be congratulated on his high achieve- ment, Sydney Thompson, R. R. 5, Wingham, who is a member of Blyth Baby Beef Calf Club `also hawed a Hereford calf in this class and succeeded in standing n the first group. Tom Easton and Murray Dawson of the Ex- eter Club, also exhibited Short- horn, calves in the King's Guin- eas Class and finished in group wo. Incidentelly, this class was won by a member of the Guelph Baby Beef Calf Club in Welling - on County, who exhibited an Aberdeen Angus steer. LONDE'SBORO COUPLE MARK 50th WEDDING Esteemed residents of Londes- bore and the Township of Hul- ett, Mtr, and Mrs. William Ad- dison, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Tues- day, November 14. Two functions were held honouring the couple, during which time they received many lovely gifts, A family dinner was held on Sunday, November 12, at the home of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. David Bean, Colborne Township. Then on the actual day of the anni- versary Mr. and Mrs. Addison were at home both afternoon and evening tb their friends and •elatives, with a dinner for friends being held. The table was centred with a three-storey wedding cake and bouquets of. lnurns. Mr. and Mrs. Addison, the atter being the former Margaret lane Hoggart, were married at the bride's home, Hullett Town- ship, on November 14, 1900, by Rev. Mr. Copeland. During their entire married life they have ived either in Hallett Township or Londesboro. They are esteem- ed members of Londesboro Unit- ed Church. Site for New School Under Consideration When Clinton Public School Board met last week with Chair- man A. F. Cudmore presiding, G. G. Gardiner. Public School In- spector for South Huron, addres- sed the Board with reference to a new school site which is being, considered by the Board: It is expected that some action will be taken shortly by the Board 'with regard to the pur- chase of this site. Although Principal G. H. Jefe ferson was not in attendance, he was reported as having returned to his duties after an illness. His attendance report for October was not available. Fifty, Deer Shot , In Hunt, Estimate Copy 'by Dec. 1 For Special Issue The ' annual Christmas" Shopping Edition of The NEWS -RECORD will be pub= dished Thursday, December 7, and not on Thursday, Novem- ber 30, as previously indicated. Intending advertisers in this issue ' would be well advised. to have their copy ready by Friday, Daecniber 1, to be certain of inclusion. A. year ago, some late'advertising•had to be left out, because no provision had been made for it in advance. Let us know beforehand what will be your space requirements. ' Correspondents and con- tributors also are asked to govern themselves according- ly and let the office have their copy early. Thank you! ° 0 Christmas Seal Campaign Gets Going Monday Huron County Christmas Seals Campaign will get under way on Monday next, November 27, with an all-out drive by the various Lions Clubs of the County in effect. Appeal let- ters, enclosing Christmas Seals, have been forwarded this week to thousands throughout the County, end a special radio ap- peal will be made by various speakers in behalf of the Cam- paign, starting next Tuesday, No- vember 28, when Frank Finglend, KC, Clinton, chairman, Huron County Tuberculosis Association, will speak, C. M. Shearing of Clinton Lions Club is campaign chairman for Clinton and district, while John E. Hcwerd of Bayfield Lions Club is campaign chairman for Bayfield and district. Huron County Tuberculosis As- sociation contributes much to community health. In the first ten months of 1950, it paid for the examination at chest clinics of 600 persons, at Goderich, Wingham, Seaforth, plus new clinics at Clinton and Exeter, making a total of five centres for the County—all supported out of the Christmas Seals Funds. A grant from Huron Associa- tion is aiding in the construc- tion of the new Crombie Pavil- ion at Beck Memorial Sanator- ium, London. In 1950, approx- imately 20 residents ware under care in this institution and many more received services from its Modern out-patient department, Financial record of Huron County Tuberculosis Association is as follows: Receipts 1946. , $ 9,405 1947 , 8,294 1948 1949 , 6,146 Total , .... $ 30,067 Expenditures Nov. 1, 1946—Oct. 31, 1950 Ontario T.B. Association Grants and Christmas Seals Supplies $ 2,189 Referred Clinics 6,189 Mess X-rays 5,589 Beck Memorial San. . , 10,455 Clinton Hospital X-ray machine , 5,160 Estimated Expense Clinics to end of year 485 Total , ' $ 30,067 --o Canada's fresh -water fish are either bottom or surface feed- ers, seldom seek food at inter- mediate levels. Auburn Girl Weds Married in Clinton on Saturday, November 4, are -M.R. AND MRS. GORDON' DOUGLAS MORRING. Prior to her marriage, , the beide was Marilyn June )3eadle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Beadle, Auburn, and her husband ,;is a spn of Mrs, A. Summers, Goderich, and the late Mr, Mohring, -Photo by Maclfaren's Studio Theopen season for hunting deer in the Township of Goderich, which took place Thursday, Fri, day and Saturday last, was re- sponsible for about 100 licensed taxpaying hunters shooting about 50 deer. Weather was good, but there was no snow on the ground. This is the information given by Township Clerk R. E. Thomp- son, who statesthere is no way of ascertaining the exact number of deer taken in the three days, Conservation Officer R. R. Bel- linger estimated that about 38 deer were shot, and he has know- ledge . of two others that were found dead after 'having been wounded. Rubber Band Walter Forbes'' party secured four nice ones, one of the quar- tette having a most peculiar feat- ure in a hind foot It was a rub- ber band embedded in the hoof of the doe. The discovery had all. the appearances of the ani- mal having been injured at one time or another in this foot, end having been attended by some one whb placed the rubber band in the hoof and then released the doe. The Goderich Township hunt was considered a success by those who participated — only residents and taxpayers — with only half the available 200 spec- ial licences being taken up. No casualties—human or otherwise— have been reported as yet, Deer Puts Tip Fight (By our Hayfield correspondent) Four local hunters -- Brown Lindsay, Douglas Gemeinhardt, Harold and Kenneth Brandon— who went out together, each bag- ged a deer in the jhree-day hunt in Goderich Township last week. Ken Brandon got his in Jaw- ett's bush about ten o'clock on Thursday morning, but not with- out an exciting wrestling match with the deer. A fine four-year- old buck fell at his shot. He went up to it, took hold of one antler to turn Its head over and cut its throat, when the animal jumped up on all fours. Ken found himself in the predica- ment of holding both. antlers. end struggling to keep• Its head down, until he decided to couldn't handle it, To avoid being tossed to let go, grabbed his gun which was near' by, and at his second shot the buck dropped dead. Warden is Presented With Handsome Clock Warden Cecil Johnston, Ash- field Township, was presented with a handsome clock at the warden's banquet at •Goderich Thursday night, The address was read by Reeve R. B. Cousins, Brussels, and the presentation made by Reeve A. W. Kerslake, Hensall; A bouquet of flowers was presented to Mrs. Johnston, Ex -Warden John Armstrong, Hullett, was chairman and speeches in jocular vein were made by Thomas Pryde, MPP; Elston Cardiff, MP; Andrew Y. McLean, MP; Dr, J. W, Shaw, Clinton; S. H. Stothers, Hugh Berry and Frank Sills, Warden Johnston, after reply- ing, introduced members of Ash- field Township council, Clinton Creamery Makes Good .Showing Once again Clinton Creamery made an excellent showing at the Royal Winter Fair in the butter classes. The local Canada Packers plant won third prize groupings with June butter and October, in competition' with "the best" not only .from Ontario, but the Prairies, too. It was notable that the Mani- tou, Manitoba plant of Canada Packers' Limited, won the grand championship. Ontario plants of the company also placing in the money were: Centralia, Shel- burne, end Wiarton. Eric Sims and the local staff are receiving congratulations on their repeated successes in big time butter competitions. Another district plant to fig- ure .in the prizes was the Sea` forth creamery with two third place groupings,'' and a special prize for the best finished but- ter in the show. �.-__a— COMING EVENTS Auction Sale, auspices Tucker - smith Ladies' Club, S. S. No. 4, Friday, November 24. Quilts, sewing, baking. Progressive eue hreplayed. Ladies bring lunch.. 47-b Big Christmas Auction Sale, Council Chamber, November 29, 7.30 p.m.; E. W. Elliott, auction- eer.. Auspices St., Paul's Ladies' Guild. 45-6-7,b Don't forget' annual bazaar of Ontario St. WA and Girls' Club, Saturday, December 2, Clinton Council Chamber, 3 p.m. Booths: °fancy work, apron, produce, candy, home baking, ' afternoon tea, 47-b ' Legion Turkey Bingo, Town Hall, Clinton, Friday, December 15.• 47-b It's lovely dancing at Crystal Palace Ballroom, Mitchell, every Feiday night to music of Don Robertson and Ranch Boys.. 47=8-p C. R. COULTES AGAIN HEADS FEDERATION Charles R. Coultes, Belgrave, was re-elected president of Hur- on Federation of Agriculture at, the annnuel meeting in the Town Hall, Clinton, yesterday afternoon, 1 Other officers chosen, all ,by acclamation, were as follows: past president, W. R. Lobb, Clin- ton; 1st vice-president, R. S. McKercher, Se,forth; 2nd vice- president, Wilfred . Shortreed, Waltoni Electon of officers was con- ducted by R. Gordon Bennett, agricultural representative for Huron County. No other names were proposed, Gordon M. Greig, 'subsequent to the last annual meeting, was appointed seretary-treasurer and Heldmanof the Federation; his term has not expired and he lik- ely will be reappointed, • o Fish and Game Club' Holds Fowl Supper With more than 150 in at- tendance, Huron Fish end Game Conservation Club held Its an- nual fowl supper end entertain- ment last evening. A bounteousturkey dinner was served by the Girls' Club of the Presbyterian Church in the church basement, with Presi- dent ,George L. Falconer in the chair. Rev. D, J. Lane said grace and a toast to the King was drunk. The president introduced John Wilson, chairmen of the Enter- tainment Committee in charge of the affair. Mayor R .Y. Hattin spoke briefly, and others called on for short speeches were Ell- wood Epps, County President W. E. Jervis, R. S. Atkey, Rev, D. 3. Lane, 'Hugh R. Hawkins. James and Carl Murray rend- ered a violin -guitar duett. James Cruickshank won a large turkey, fully dressed and roasted, in a draw, John Wilson moved a vote of thanks to the ladies. Mrs. David Wilson, presif dent of the Girls' Club, replying. Later, an informal dance for club members and their wives and sweethearts, was held in the Town Hall, music for the danc- ing being supplied by the Fish and 'Game Orchestra under the leedership of hitcheal McAdam. Cattle Now in Barns Cooler weather and snow have forced cattle into winter quart- ers, R. G. Bennett, Clinton, Agri- cultural Representative for Hur- on County, reported today. "There still is a considerable amount of corn to be picked," he said. "However, most other crops are harvested in good con- dition and the fall plowing is well along." "Opportunity Days" pp y Nov. 24-25, 27-29 "Opportunity Days" in Clinton are this Friday - Saturday, November 24-25,. and next Monday -Tuesday - Wednesday, Nc.vember 27-28- 29. This special sales event hes been so named as the merch- ants participating believe that it offers a real oppor- tunity for the people of Clinton end district to save themselves money just when it is most needed — before Christmas! The Clinton firms partici- pating inthis event as in- dicated by their advertising announcements published else- where in this issue, are: Pickett and Campbell; Her- man's Men's Wear; Irwin's; Martins Department Store; Aiken's; and Beattie -Mc- Roberts. e Re-elected President 'CHARLES R. pommies Belgrave, who was re-elected president, Huron Federation of Agriculture, at the annual meeting in Clinton yesterday afternoon. County Gives Its Approval p New Museum Huron County Council, at its closing session in the Court House, Goderich, Friday last, ap- proved a report of the Property Committee announcing the lease of the old Central Public School, Goderich, for $1 a year for use as a county museum, The lease is to continue as long as the building is used for that purpose, The curator, Mr. Neill, with the collection purchased from him, was moved in on October 4. The trailers which housed the :collection were sold by auction for $505. M_ Neill anticipates the collection will not be ready for public inspection until June or July, 1951. Warden Cecil Johnston advised Sonne help be, given fn placing the collection and Reeve A, 3. Sweltcer of Exeter, advocated cataloguing the collection. "Unless the history is with the collection, it is just so much junk," he declared. Reeye F. H. Sills, Seaforth, favored advertising for articles of 'historic interest. Referring to an advertisement for articles of which duplicates would be made, he stressed that it was the his- toric article that was wanted, not duplicates. No School Move No action • was taken on the request from the Township of Goderich to have portions of the township transferred from Gode- rich District Collegiate Institute to Clinton District Collegiate In- stitute area. Would Keep Grand Bend Endorsation was given. a mo- tion by Reeves E. Campbell, Hay, and A. W. Kerslake, Hensall, thata resolution be sent to .the Department of Municipal Affairs and Lambton County that, if and when Grand Bend is incorporated as a village, it will be with Huron County. Court House Site The offer by the Town et Goderich of West St. rink prop- erly for a court house site was left over to the January session, A motion was endorsed request- ing Ashfield Township to re-elect Warden Cecil Johnston in 1951. Varna Man Weds Sarnia Girl MR. AND MR'S. DONALD et.,EYE'S are shown following their marriage which took 'place in Canon Davis Memoiial Church, Sarnia. The bride is the former. Margaret Jean Agar, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Agar, Sarnia, formerly of Seafortli, and the groom is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Sherlock Keyes, Varna. ' They will reside in Sarnia. Cattle stealing or rustling,, which has been rather; pevalent in Huron County during the past year, came in for some consid- ' eration at the annual meeting of Huron Federation of Agriculture in the Town Hall, Clinton, yester- day afternoon. After some 'discussion, t h e meeting adopted a resolution for- warded by Grey Township Fed- eration of Agriculture: "Whereas large numbers of cattle are missing each year; and whereas it is difficult to deter- mine whether\or not these are strayed or stolen; "Therefore, be it resolved that we, the Federation of Agriculture, petition the judiciary authorities to take a less lenient view of the offence. of cattle steeling or , rustling, and to give ,the offend ers a penalty suitable to the crime." Ban Margarine Sales The sale of margarine came in for some hot criticism, also, and after considerable discussion, the following resolution was adopt- ed by the gathering: "Whereas the decision of the Privy Council has legalized the manufacture and, sale of margar- ine in Canada under the jurisdic- tion of the Provincial Govern- ments;, and "Whereas the uncontrolled substitution of vegetable oils and fats for butterfat in other dairy products such as ice cream and fluid milk could replace butter- fat to the extent that its value on the market would be reduced to that of imported oils; "Therefore, be it resolved that we strongly urge the Government of Ontario to enact legislation completely banning the retail sales of margarine in Ontario; This resolution had been for- warded for endorsetion by the Federations in Bruce, Grey, Al- goma; Ontario and Northumber- land Counties. The • above resolutohns were ,presented in a report by W. R. Lobb, Clinton, for the Resolutions Committee. Constitution Amended Under general business, an amendment to the constitution of the Federation, was brought for- ward by'' Wilfred Shortreed, Wal• - ton, second vice-president, who gave reasons for the proposed' change, Russell Knight, the sec- onder, also spoke in favour but opposition was given by Earl. Anderson, who gave Morris Township's view, and Harry Sturdy, Auburn, Finally, on a majority vote, the amendment was passed whereby, in future, 25 per cent of the monies collected by the levy will be returned to the townships: and mileage for directors attending county meetings will be paid by the County Federation. Meeting Starts Late The annual meeting, which was scheduled to start at 1,30 p.m., got under way about two o'clock with only a fair attendance. Af- ter the singing of "0 Canada", Mayor R. Y. Hattin extended a hearty welcome to the delegates in behalf 'of the Town of Clinton, Secretary -treasurer Gordon M. Greig read the minutes of the last annual meeting, which were adopted without revision. President's Address In his presidential address, Charles R. Coultes, Belgrave, thanked the executive end mem- bers fpr their support. The office in Clinton had, been operating for the past year, assistance fa financing being given by the coe operative auto and life.. insurance company. Mr. Coultes stated that the fulltime Heldman, Gordon M. Greig, appointed last spring, had proved quite satisfactory end had been very busy, except pos- sib y during haying and harvest - g. The president commented that the Federation had gone back a little/in finances this year, . He hoped the townships would go on the two-fifths mill levy and contribute more to support the office. It would amount only to about $3 per farm. Mr. Coultes complained that despite the county equalization of assessment, the rural people felt they were paying too much for High School purposes. It was "not so bad" in Huron as .in,. townships near Toronto and Lon- don where so many urban people were mewing out from the cities. Whereas farms were assessed for '75 to 100 per cent of their value, towns and cities had only about 35 per cent assessment. The Fed- eration had appointed a commit- tee to work this out. In the past year, real progress has been made regarding Income tax. Depreciation allowed on power machinery has been in- creased to 30 per cent, he said, Secretary Reports Gordon M. Greig„ in his sec- retary's report, said the picnic Jane 14! lest had been a social' success but not a great financial sucgess. The Federation ' had published a Year Book which contributes as much financial as- sistance as several townships. Mr. Greig, said the Federation had received first-class assist- ance from the MP's, especially regarding unemployment insur- ance on the, projectionist, The Federation had been saved $125 lli this respect. • As part of his duties as field - man, Mr. Greig 'said' that a survey (Continued on Page Five),