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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1950-12-28, Page 1New Year's Issue Out goes the old ye.r .. in comes the new. And we hope with full sincerity that it brings nothing but -health and happiness to you rs A E AR' linLon, • THE NEW ERA -86th YEAR THE NEWS -RECORD -74th YEAR MANAGEMENT AND STAFF A. L. Colquhoun C. E. Cooper R. S. Atkey R. B. Sutter G. E. Hall R. G. Lambie 2,125 Copies Per Week No 52 CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1950 de a Copy $2.50 a Year Jitcst (Cozurnn== OFFICIALLY, AT ANY RATE, Clinton was not the coldest spot in Western Ontario yesterday While other centres were report- ing below zero temperatures, Clinton's remained at a balmy seven above ... The lowest mark of the winter season was six above Tuesday . The weather forecast indicates moderating temperatures ahead . . . n fy C INTEREST WAS KEEN IN yesterday's municipal election as judged by the requests for in- formation regarding results Polls closed at 5 pm. The NEWS - RECORD was able to give out, at 6.30 p.m., that G. W. Nott was leading R. Y. Hattin for the Mayoralty by 91 votes in three polls out of four and that his election seemed assured . As it turned out; in Ward One where results came in last, Mr. Nott. had a margin of 11, which gave him an over-all margin of 102 . p * * FIRST DEPUTY RETURNING Officer to report was Art Groves, who had Lloyd Buller as poll clerk in. Ward Four . At 6.10 p.m., he gave the count for Mayor as 131 to 92 for North, and that for Reeve es 129 to 93 for Hart- ley Lloyd Moore, DRO in Ward Three, was not far behind, however, with his total of 137 to 132 for Nott These two figures provided Nott a lead of 44 in half the wards, and gave a pretty good indic:ution of what Was to follow , Apparently, figures in Ward One were not given out until the entire count was made, and Deputy Reeve and Aldermanie totals in Ward Two were a longer time than the oth- ers in reaching the Returning Officer . .• A NONAGENARIAN, HENRY Cooper, braved the elements and went ho cast his ballot yester- day , . He is 95 . . , There may have been other nonagenar- ians who voted but we have no record of them at the moment .. , ALTHOUGH WE DON'T LIKE to single out any particular Christmas greeting cards, these received by yours truly from rep- resentatives of the two great rail- ways were truly outstanding .. Donald Gordbn's Canadian Na-' 'floated. Railways card showed a beautiful coloured picture of Mount Robson, "monarch of the Canadian Rockies", which we had the pleasure of seeing on. our 1949 vacation , . Our friend, Lt, -Col. Seen Marchand, Public Relations Officer for the Canadian Pacific at Quebec City, sent us a lovely picture card entitled "Winter Serenade in Quebec", with a view of the famous Chateau Fionten- ac and the River St. Lawrence in the background . . This was very reminiscent of our 1950 holidays 4 >N Af OTHER FINE CARDS INICLUD- ed those received from John Mar- tin, director of public relations, Massey -Harris Company Limited; Robert W. Jones and Bob Scriv- ener, Bell Telephone Company of Canada; R. J. Churchill, managing editor, The London Free Press; D o n Fairbairn, "Neighborly News" commentator; L. E. Car- diff, MP, A. Y. McLean, MP, and Thomas Pryde, MLA; Hugh R. Hawkins, president, Clinton Lions Club . • Nott Elected MayorElliott Reeve; Miller Deputy Tuckersmith Avoids Election Fox 1951 A three -cornered battle for the Reeveship of Tuckersmith a year ago has a tame sequel this year in the re-election by acclamation for 1951 of Reeve Arthur Nicholson and also of the 1950 Councillors— William Rogerson, Roy Be11, Andrew Crozier and Alfred Moffatt. The School Aree Board also is returned by ac- clamation. Reeve" Nicholson was first elected. Cbuncillor at a by-elec- tion in June 1938, and is now entering his seventh year as Reeve. Fie probably will be a candidate for the 1950 Warden - ship of Huron County, having lost out two years ago. Township Clerk E. P. Chesney received nominations in Watson's Hall, Kippen, between 1 and 2 p.m., Friday last, after which speaking too place. Charles Mac- Kay was elected from the floor as chairman. There was a good attendance of ratepayers. Those Nominated The following nominations were. received, being just enough to fill, the vacant offices: For REEVE—Arthur Nicholson, by William Cameron and Harry Chesney; For COUNCILLORS — William Rogerson, by Frank Walters and William Fotheringham; Ray Bell, by Glenn Bell and Frank Walters; Andrew Crozier, by Robert Tyn- dall and Charles- MacKay; Alfred Moffatt by Char'es MacKay and Glenn Bell. For SCHOOL AREA BOARD— (two year terms)—Norman Mc- Lean, by William Cameron and James McIntosh; Howard Johns, by Alden Crich and John Turn- er: Glenn Bell, by Roy Bell and Robert McGregor. Reeve Nicholson Reeve Nicholson said he serv- ed the past year on Huron County Home committee, and said the Home had a herd of cattle valued at $17,000. The government pays 50 per cent of the County Home costs, so hes 50 per cent of the say. The government states that additional wings should be built to the home to accommodate indigent cases now in over -crowd- ed .hospitals. '" Conn. Roy Bell Coun. Roy Bell said taxes have reached a high point and that one dollar today is worth only half of what it was ten years ago. This is the first year thatgown- ship -taxation has been under equalized assessment — it gives something definite to go by, and he complimented James Hay on his work as township assessor, Tae further stated that next year county and township rates will be struck on the same assessment. He added that • we are living in difficult tbn.es—that the. town- ship roads took a terrific beat- ing last winter due to -the lack of snow and damage by frost, so considerable road work had to be done -21,000 yards of gravel bad to be hauled instead of the normal yearly amount of 6,000 to 7,000 yards. m * *. FROM A MORE OR LESS PER- sonal standpoint, the moat unique card we received was from our old friend. Fred Stoma», from his school car at Capreol, North- ern Ontario . I't was simply a piece of birch bark,- three inches by four inches, decorated 'with - three silver stars and the legend: "RSA of The Record" on one side and the other side. blank -... Do you think we rate three stars, Fred? . x C C AND JUST A CLOSING AD - 'monition from "The First Cbl- umn": atter Sunday, don't :fail to write it "1951" . . A Happy New Year to all! 0 The Weather 1950 1949 id'igh Low High Lew, Dec, 21 27 19 53 47 22 31 23 54 34 21 31 24 35 20 24 35 17 20 10 21 20 12 35 12 26 15 6 42 34 7 7 45 35 Coun. Rogerson. Coun. William Rogerson com- mented on the high taxes, but stated that fewer culverts were built this year, necessitating only $1,800 expenditures. He discus- sed weed-cubbing stating that $700 had been spent for that purpose. Poles were moved back off the road at a cost .of $257 but this was an advantage in weed -cutting end snowplowing. Coups; Andrew Crozier and Al- fred Moffatt, both returned for a second year, spoke briefly. • Trustees Chosen Three trustees, elected to the school area - Norman McLean, Howard Johns, and Glenn Bell— also spoke. Robert McGregor, retiring af- ter four years as trustee, said he did not seek re-election because of Huron County Federation of Agriculture duties, but felt that everyone should be reedy to take a turn as trustee for at least two years. He said he felt that after that time a trustee should be paid --$5 per meeting and seven cents per mile. He -said trustees are called upon to do more than go to board meetings. James McIntosh, also a trustee, stated taxes were high as ex- penditures are mounting, Speak- ing of salaries, he claimed the federation get together on that and there is nothing trustees can do. Together with W. P. Rob- erts, secretary -treasurer of the area, they attended a meeting at Guelph and found out that sal- aries and expenditures are on a line with other areas. He said he expected teachers to be more plentiful in two or three years, and salaries may then. level off, Mr. Roberts stated that the Department of Education favors schooloareas — better grants are paid. Mr. McGregor stated that air-conditioning is a boon to schools both in summer and win- ter, and is a saving on salaries paid caretakers. Discuss Warble Fly The wafble fly question was dealt with at some length — to date it is not compulsory in the township -66 per cent signing is necessary for that, but the major- ity present were in favor of its being made compulsory. Hospital Costs Wildiem Cameron, the town hip's representative to Scott Memorial Hospital board, Sea - forth, stated the operating expen- ses of the hospital for the year ending Dec. 15 were $35,500 and earnings were $59,234. The cost nee patient per day was $7, with 900 patients the past. year. He said that in the past X-ray plates had to be sent to London, but now local doctors are able to read the plates, and any that are complicated can be taken or sent to Stratford for reading. Samuel Whitmore, former coun- cillor, reeve and secretary -treas- urer of the School Board, spoke briefly. William Dougall, county weed inspector, stated that Tucker - smith is one of the leading town- ships in the county--compliment- a Mrs. Lloyd Scotchmer I PHONE CALLS Wins Lions Club Pony Bayfield Lions Club held its annuel-Christmas concert for the children of the community on Friday afternoon, December 22. The schools from the various sections each presented a 15- to 20 -minute play which were en- joyed by the grown-ups as well as the children: Santa Claus was there in per- son, giving out bags of candy and treats. After Santa was , through the children oroxiotlsly awaited the draw of a three-year-old Shet- land pony with brand new saddle and bridle. The draw was made by the club's pianist, Mrs. J. Ferguson and the lucky ticket was -held by Mrs. Lloyd Scotchmer, Hay- field. Little Howie certainly looked very pleased as he led his pony home and promises all his friends a ride when they come to see him. S,ET RECORD FOR CHRISTMAS According to C. B. Symonds, district massager, Bell Telephone Company of Canada, telephone traffic in this area set an all- time record for long distance and other cells over the - Christmas holiday pefiod. Long distance calls on Christ- mas Day totalled 531, as against 339 a yearr ago, while the day before Christmas (Sunday), the number was 407 as compared with 387 a year ago., Local call's total- led 5,954 as against 3,710 on Christmas Day, while the day before they were 7,947 as com- pered with 6.556. They ran 7,500 to -8,000 daily all last week. The longest calls were to New- foundland, Vancouver, BC., and Los Angeles, Calif. Stanley Re-elects Council Third Year Stenley Township has re- elected its Reeve and Coun- cillors and one School Trus- tee for 1951 and has chosen another trustee by acclama- tion for a two-year terns, Council Acclaimed The Township Council consists of the following with their mov- ers and seconders: REEVE Elmer Webster, by Clifford Stewart and Thomas Stinson; COUNCILLORS — Alvin Mc- Bride, by William McLachlan and Alex McBeath; Harvey Taylor, by William Caldwell and Clifford Stewart; Harvey Coleman, by W. It. Stephenson and Russell Con - slit; Carl Houston, by Harold Penhale and Glen Talbot. The above were the only ones nominated. School Trustees Named SCHOOL AREA BOARD—(two years) -'-John McGregor, by Clif- ford Stewart and William Cald- well; William McLachlan, by Charles Switzer and Nelson Hood, Frank McCowan, nominated by William Cadwell and Carl Diehl, withdrew after serving on the Board for five years. Nominations were received by Township Clerk Fred S. Watson, in the Township Hall, Varna, be - COMING EVENTS New Year's Dance, starting at 12.05 a.m., January 1, auspices Huron Fish' and Game Club, Town Hall, Clinton, Ken Wil.bee's orchestra. Advance price, 75c; at door; $1. 51-2-b Big New Year's Dance at Crystal Palace Ballroom, Mitchell, Friday night, December 29. Hats, horns, fun galore. Dancing 9.30 to 1, Don Robertson and Ranch Boys. Admission 75e. 51-2-p 'CSINK Barn. Dance, Town Hall. Clinton, Saturday evening, Jan- uary 6. Sponsored by LOBA. 52 -i -b tween 1 and 2 p.m., Friday last. The nomination meeting, which was held immediately following nominations, was. fairly well at- tended. Township Clerk Fred S. Watson was voted to the chair, Reeve Webster Reeve Elmer Webster gave a clear account of county matters, touching chiefly on four points. The Registry Office eddition was badly needed owing to in- creese In business, Eight miles of blacktop pave- ment had been laid and eight to ten miles of highgrade gavel road had been constructed, Huron County Home, Clinton; was getting along well, but might need an addition in the not -too- distant future. The County Health Unit was fnnetioning but was costing a lot of money. He recalled that he never favoured it from the first. Cogneillors Speak The four councillors dealt with 'township affairs. Conn. Alvin Mc- Bride spoke principally of Con- cession 2; Coun. Carl Houston, "f Bronson Line and Dart of Goshen Line; Coun, Harvey Cole- man, of Babylon Line and part of Goshen; and Coun, Harvey Taylor, of north end of Conces- sions 2 and 4. New Grader Favoured Council members who 'referred to the new grader purchased from Dominion Road Machinery, Gode- rich, and delivered only a short time ago, and now doing the snowplowing, were applauded when they said that the tax rate would have to be increased if good roads were to be maintained. It was the concensus of opinion that you could not have rood roads without paying for them. Township Treasurer Fred S. Wateon presented the treasurer's report hidicatin•g' that .he expect- ed a small balance at the end of the year. School Trustees Speak William Caldwell, speaking in behalf of the School Area Board, Gliddon Top Man; Average Vote Cast Mayor ' 1 ' 2 3 4 Total G. W. NOTT 116 151 137 131 — 535 R. Y. Hattin 105 104 132 92 — 433 —Majority for Nott — 102 Reeve 1 , 2 3 4 Total DR. G. S. ELLIOTT 122 163 136 93 — 514 H. E. IZarhley 102 96 131 129 — 458 —Majority for Elliott — 56 Deputy Reeve 1 2 3 4 Total W. 3. MILLER 120 139 145 126 — 530 J. A. Sutter 94 113 113 94 — 414 —Majority for Miller -- 116 Aldermen 1 2 3 '.4 Total WILBERT GLIDDON : ,140 197 185 142 -- 664 L. G. WINTER 138 179 159 146 — 652 M. J. AGNEW 155 158 181 151 — 645 C. W. DRAPER - 137 160 161 116 -- 574 MELVIN CRICH 142 121 '136 138 — 537 D. M. PEGG - 114 149 140 104 — 507 Harry Corey 102 107 128 78 — 415 Glidden, Winter, Agnew, Draper, Crich, Pegg, elected Bylaw 1 2 3 4 Total. YES 182 130 164 124 — 550 No . . 63 98 78 70 — 309 —Majority for Bylaw — 241 (Bylaw to increase membership of Public Utilities Commission front three to five): NOTE: 1—St. Andrew's Ward; 2—St. James' Ward; 3—St. John's Ward; 4—St. George's Ward-. Nearly 1,000 Clintonians troop- ed to the polls yesterday and elected a new Mayor end Dep- uty Reeve, re-elected the 1950 Reeve, and chose three new Aldermen, They also passed a bylaw to increase the membership of the Priilic Utilities Commission from three to five, effective in 1952. Weather conditions were rea- sonably favourable, with plenty of snow but not too cold, but were not nearly so ideal as a year ago when, actually, there were no snow, slush nor rain.. A record vote of 1,028 was pol- led at that time. Decrease from 1950 Ballots cast represented about two-thirds of 989 possible, with due regard to duplications, Totals for all offices were less than a year ago, that for Mayor being 968 as against 1,014; for Reeve, being. 972 as compared wits. 1,007; end correspondingly with the Aldermanie slate. The top man this year polled 664 as egein•st 743 a year ago, with the same number of candidates in the field. 259 Rejected Ballots Town Cleric M. T. Corless, Re- turning Officer fpr the elecibion stated that there was a total of 259 rejected or returned ballots, made up as follows: For Mayor, 27; for Reeve, 23; for deputy reeve, 51; for Alder- men. 1.8; for Bylaw, 140, Nott Wins by 102 Ex -Reeve G. W. Nott had a majority in every one of the town's four wards to defeat the 1949-50 incumbent, Robert Y. Iiattin. by 102. The vote stood: Nott, 535; Hattin, 433. A year. ago, Mayon' said he realized education was costing a lot of money but he felt the money was being- well nent in raising the standard of education. William McLachlan spaice briefly, thanking bis mover and 'seconder. Mayor and Reeves Elected to Serve in 1951 L 5r•_ W. J. MILLER` plop Deputy Reeve -elect of Clinton EIMER WEBSTER Reeve of Stalsley ARTHUR NICHOLSON "peeve of Tuckersmith Hattin defeated A, J. McMurray, 546 to 468, for a margin of 78, and two years ago, by 523 to 489, for a majority of 84. Majorities have been • close in recent years, The Mayor -elect made a good showing in Ward Three, Mayor Hattin's home ward, where he had a margin of five, against Mr, Hetttn's whopping 73 last year. Elliott Wins by 56 Dr. George S. Elliott, 1950 in- cumbent, and Ald. H. E. "Hai" Hartley, ran a teri'ifie race for the Reeveship, with the former finally emerging victor by 56,, with the votes standing at 514 to 458. Dr. Elliott topped his oppon- ent in three of the four wards, being particularly strong in his own division, Ward Three, where he rolled up a margin of 67, more than enough to win for him. Ald. Hartley was 36 ahead in his divis- ion, Word Four. Ward One gave the winner 20 and Ward Three was close -fought with only five to Dr. Elliott. A year ago, Dr. Elliott had a plurality of 132 in a three -cornered fight. Miller Deputy by 116 Aid. W. J. Miller, with one year's experience in Council, be- came Clinton's first deputy reeve in 52 years when he defeated I, A. Sutter by a margin of 116 votes. The count was 530 to 414. The new Deputy Reeve was ahead in all four wards, Iris one year in Council is believed to have given him a slight edge in the race. Glidden Heads Council Finishing fourth a year ago, Ald. Wilbert Giiddon, headed the Aldermanie poll with 664, while a new man, Leonard G. "Skip" Winter, stood second with 652, and the old campaigner, Aid. M. J. Agnew, third with 645. A new man, but an old hand around town, Caryl W. Draper, was fourth with 574, and a veteran in Counoii work, Melvin Crich, was fifth with 537, Ald. Dudley M. Pegg was re-elected' in last position with 507, while Harry Corey was defeated. Aid. Glidden had a lead of 18 in his own division, Ward Two. Ald. Agnew topped both 'Wards One and Four, Ald: elect Winter was ahead in Ward Three, Bylaw Carries 550-309 Although the voter's seemed to know very litt! " about it, the bylaw to increase the member- shdp of the Public Utilities. Com- mission from three to five, car- ried by 550-309, a margin of 241, with majorities in all wards. It will go into effect in 1952, with two members to be elected each year for two years. The ',fact that there were 140 rejected -and/or returned ballots i } s +"c,i many d,id not vote because they had not made up their minds how to vote. A Smile for Today Preface to Food It was twelve o'clock noon. "When you go to lunch with someone," began the new : book- keeper, "do you generally reach for the check?" "I guess -I do—force of habit," admitted the office manager. "Good. Let's got" 'beamed the nenvcomer.