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CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1951.
THE NEWS -RECORD -71st YEAR
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JUDGING ' BY RECENT MILD
weather in this Locality, Spring
semis to have taken a jump on
her orificial opening date, just
under four weeks hende . i T$e annual meeting of Clin-
The thaw had helped to get rid ton JuniorFarmers was held in
of some of the great mountains the CDCI Auditorium.
of snow and ice, too, but theta A nominating committee com-
still is plenty lett , posed of Jim Lobb, Bob Allan
* * * and Stuart McEwan brought in
AND DON'T MISTAKE THE the following slate of officers:
signs of spring, either ... What president, peed Gibson; vice -
could be more conviirvoing than president, Glen Wiee; secretary,
the caw of the crow—and there John Campbell; itreasurer, Ray
have been plenty of "caws" out Wise; directors — Hui'lett, Joe
the Bayfield Road during the Gibson; Tuckeremith, George
past few days , Nobody has Turner; Stenley, Melvin Graham,
reported a robin as yet, but Jim Goderich Township, Donald "Oz-
Vincent discovered a garter snake zie" Andrews.
alongside the CNR tracks, near At the February meeting, the
the• Station, on Monday president, Fred Gibson, was in
the, chair. The annual member -
THE TOWN FATHERS TOOK ship fees were paid. The guest
advantage of the mild weather speaker of the evening was
to get rid of most of the snow George Robertson who gave an
and ice remaining along the main interesting talk on Milking Par -
street curbs , Herold Glew, lours.
local superintendent of the.On-
tario Department of Highways,
and his men, cooperated 100 per
cent . It wouldn't take much
more thawing to clear the main
business section altogether , ,
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TWO LOCAL TRAPPERS, MBA-
vyn Batkin and Keith Cox, at-
tended a unique gathering in To-
ronto Test weex It was the
fourth annual Ontario Trappers'
Conference, promoted by the De-
partment of Lands and Forests
Among the 20 -odd delegates
were eight Indians from North-
ern Ontario, two of whom could
not speak Englirsh and required
an .interpreter . . They were
from away up north in the James
Bay area . , The Department
treated the boys royally, present-
ed. eeoh trapper present witha
smart hunting knife and sheath
es a memento of the occasion , ,
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1 rSMBERSHTP CAMPAIGN or
Clinton and District Chamber of
Commerce is getting results, it
was reported at a meeting of the
Board of Directors yesterday, but
will continue until next Wednes-
day under the chairmanship of
Mitcheal NLcAdam . , , Help your
community •by joining the Cham-
ber today! , ,
I3RUCEFIELD
Miss Janet Watson, Aylmer,
visrited et her home over the
weekend.
Mrs, S. Parker, London, its vis-
iting her nephew and niece, Mr.
..-aced IVIrs, A" Paterson,
Mrs. 5, Conte, Bayfield, is
spending a few days with her
sister, Mrs, C. Haugh. Mr, Ted
Helsel, Toronto, called on Mrs,'
Haugh Tuesdey also.
S'VMS Meets
Clinton Pubile
6c a Copy $2.50
Year
Hospital Reports Record Year
FRED GIBSON
JUNIOR FARMER
NEW PRESIDENT
Tuckersmtih Area
Purchases Supplies
A meeting of the Tuckertsmith
Township School Area Board No.
1 was held in Egmondville
School. Members present were
chairman T. McIntosh; Trustees
H. Johns, N. McLean, W. Cole-
nran.
Correspondence read included
a circular on provincial grants
received from Deputy lV5inister of
Education, and letters from G.
Gardiner and M. A. Reid,
Mr. Shaw of Jack hood Sep•.°
plies, Stretford, reported upon
the estimated requirements for
the erea schools for the year. An
order for an amount of $930.97
of instructional supplies, wash-
room equipment, sports equip-
ment, maps, readers and work
books, was placed.
An application for refund of
school taxes In lien of payment
made to the Hensall Public
School by Charles O'Brien, was
granted.
The following • accounts were
passed for payment: Frank Kling,
$16,12; G. E. Rumbal'l, $10.60;
Canadian 011 Co„ $76.50; Bald-
win_ Hardware, $7.87.
The Board decided to renew its
membership in the Ontario School
Trustees' and Ratepayers' Assoc-
iation.
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SKATING CLUB
FROM HAMILTON
PLEASES CROWD
(By our Hensall correspondent)
A crowd of 500 people turned
out to Hensel.' Arena Saturday,
February 17, to welcome the
Hamilton Skating Club on their
first appearance in Western On -
The regular meeting of the
WAIS was held on Tuesday in Itario.. This club were most gen-
the S.S. room of the church with mous in :, comIng such a great
the president, Mrs. A. Zapfe, in
charge: The devotional period
was conduoted by the vice-presi-
dent, Mrs. Norman Walker, the
theme being "His Silent Pres-
ence." The study period "The
United Church Re-enters Japan
through Edutdation was ably
taken by Mrs. 0. Johnston and
Mrs. A. McQueen, Mrs, R. Allen
had . a paper on Christian Stew-
ardship and Mrs. B. Keyes on
temperance. The literature sec-
retary gave a very interesting
synopsis of the book "Seven
Stars." The meeting dosed with
prayer and the hymn, "Far
Round the World".
The Sunday School room was
tilled to capacity on Friday even -
distance at no charge other than
the bus transportation.
W. Spencer welcomed the club
on behelf ,of the Chamber of
Commerce and of the community,
in a few well chosen words and
turned over .the program to W.
Davidson of the Hamilton club.
Mr. Murray was in charge of the
skating. Salo numbers were
performed by boys and girls of
junior and intermediate ages. Two
of whom were champions in their
class. Cleves' skating numbers in
pairs were presented by various
artists featuring junior members
and Margaret Fairley and Edwin
Consitt who performed with grace
and ease in spite of being handi-
capped by son ice, This pair
ing to see the ¢lay "Tire FaaniIy recently came second at an inter -
Wash". Presented by the Adult metional skating competition at
Fellowship group • it proved to Buffalo.
be one of the best seen here for clever comedians were
some time. All played theirtheirparts greatlvtlY enjoyed, as were the
extremely well and all present rnterpetation numbers of the
had en evening of kcal enter- The and the scarf act,
tainment and plenty ,f The senior club members gave
laughs.
and
Mrs, Statuway directed the play dancesfour nrb to thedelighters of zof the
and the east was as follows: crowd. The club members im-
Mrs. Elma Bougton, Mrs, A, pressed one as beinga ver fine.
Paterson; her ctaughteis, Maty, y
Miss Wthna Djimin, Jewel, Mrs, group of eitizens and are to be
Melita Olessen; her son Kum congratulated on the skating and
Gordon Elliott; her sister Hallie, their generosity in coming to
Mos. Gordon Eildott; Graney such a small eonnnunity as Hen -
Hyde, Miss Eva Stack-house;salt
bus
at no charge other than their
Grandpa Bougtan, Clem Christie; bus transportation.
Mrs. ' Alter skating, a hot meal was An HEP( car driven by R, C.
Kurt, Mrs• C. Christie;
served to the guests at the Can- Merrvlees Sarnia, collided with
1VLary"s boy friend Atiltlhony,
Ernie Williams; Mrs. Sutton, nesse cisco Legion rooms by the Cham- a truck in, charge of W. .7. F.
door neighbor, Miss M. McDon- ber of Commerce. Here: Mr. Ir- Heti, Klippen, on the county road
ald; her son Ronny, Ronny John- win on behalf aP the Chaarnber intersection eest of Kipper, The
stop; maid Mrs, 17. W911ia¢nls; of Commerce, expressed his grat- Bell truck, police said, came
Halite's husband, J. K. Cornish, stale and appreciablon to the through without stopping, hitting
Between acre, Jack and Billie Hamilton club. Mr. Murray re- the car in the ream, causing $150
sang two numbers a°comp- wed damage, The drivers escaped in-
Dallisenying themselves on the guitars -- _._ -,
and Mrs. CIassen played pieno t
and a'dy he00 was sheen lIeart Troubles, Cancer
and already the play has been
booked for performances in n
neighbarung tom, Require Care To Combat'
FRACTURES HIS WRIST
Jeffrey Dixon, four-year-old, Wednesday evening saw a fair lessness in this respect.
son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard attendance at the Club of St. The whole demonstration given
Dixon, ClInboni had a narrow Andrew's men, to hear Dr. R. by Dr, kid's, was cone ;which
escape from nmre serious injury would benefit every Canadian,
Thursday afternoon last when he M, ATdds, Clinton, director of and enable him to lend a hand
ran into the side of a passing Huron County Health Unit, give .in curtailing the advance of some
car on Victoria" St., in front of a most informative talk' on e of the most dreaded of our
McAlpine and Daw's service sta- series of three important phases diseases, if the lessons depleted
tion. Ile was taken to Clinton of disease prevention. The speak- were observed.
Public Hospital, where a fracture er's talk was illustrated by movie Dr, Aldis was voiced the thanks
of the wrist was set, Dr. A. Buhr Mina, depicting vividly the :and appreeiatton of St. Andrew's
attended him, and he is active causes and treatment of the com- Club and invited to come again
again, mon heart troubles, and the and enjoy the fellowship of the
subtle ' growth of cancer, if not men.
The Weather
taken in the early stages. The meeting was in charge et
The niers were very enlight- group captain Alvin Sharp and
1951 1950 ening and presented in an un- his men, and the refreshments
Hugh Low High Low derstandable manner the watch- provided at the close by them.
Feb. 15 25 1' 30 19 fulness and care necessary to were self-made sandwiches,.
16 34 14 32 23 combat •these two common af- cheese and crackers, with A•lvin's
17 35 32 31: 13 flictions of mankind, ' The third brand of rich mellow coffee.
18 35 '31 35 17 'film, on sanitation, made plain Special guests atthe refresh -
In 37 31 34 8 the necessity of cleanliness in all meet hour included 1t. Gordon
90 39 32 '11 8* spheres of ordinery living, and Bennett, J. E. Twice, who had
21 35 32 10 1 the dangers of neglecting toex- addressed the Horticultural So -
Pain:
,15 ins,
How Costs Have Climbed
At Clinton - Public' Hospital
Secretary -Treasurer E. E. Walton presented the following
comparative figures of revenues and expenditures of Clinton
Public Hospital for 1949 and 1950 et the annual meeting of
Qlinton Public Hospital Thursday evening last. They show
how costs of operating have increased greatly,
1949 1950
Operating Revenue ...$ 61,769.81 . , , . , ... , , , .$ ' 70,425.81
Less . provision for
Doubtful Accounts . , .. 1,598.62 , , , . , . , , , w „ 3,143.10
Total Operating Rev. $ 80,170.56
Acid: County Grant 1,000.00
Town of Clinton grant ` 500.00
Sundry Donations ....
Less: $ 61,670,56
Departmental Expense $ 61,189.88
Net Profit for year ..$ 480.68
Salaries and Wages ..$ 26,462.40
Food 9,962.97
Fuel , 1,671.75
X-ray Supplies and
Repairs 465.47
Drugs, Prescriptions &
Med. . . , . , 4,041.94
Medical and Surgtcai
Supplies , 3,887.31
$ 46,494.84
Revenue Increase ....$ 7,264.00
Expense Increase ... 8,796:63
Difference , $ 1,532,63
$67,282.71
1,000.00
500.00
152.25
Increase
$.68,934.96 57,264.00
, , : , . $ ?69,986,51 Inerease
$8,796.63
Net Loss $ 1,051.55
Increase
$ 29,800.55 $3,338.15
, , , . 11,388,08 1,425.11
2,202,78 531.03
1,161.71 696.24
4,996,69 954.75
4.515.24 627 03
$ 54,065.05 $7,573.21
"Off Main Street" FEW CATTLE
Commences Today MARKETING S
IN PAST WEEK
"Few cattle have been market-
ed during the past Week, but the
majority ere stall. being fed, with
Prices continuing to rise," R.
Gordon Bennett, Clinton, agri-
cultural representative for Huron
County, repo}•ted today -
There has been a good cover-
ing of snow throughout the month
of February so far, and meadows
should benefit accordingly, Mr.
Bennett said. however, icy con-
ditions on the roads and consid-
erable water in bushes, have
hindered wood cutting somewhat.
"Inquiries for seed grain awe
increasing," he pointed out.
Hubbies Edge Wives
In Shooting Match
(By Beryl Heath)
The husbands of the members
of Clinton Ladies' Rifle Club last
week accepted a challenge from
their wives to a shooting match.
Unfortunately for the ladies, who
will never live it down, unless
they menage to do better in a
return match, the husbands carne
out ahead by a slight margin.
Prizes were awarded to the
winners, who were High lady,
Isobel Epps, with 100; high men,
Bob Heath, with 100; lucky lady,
Norma Grey; lucky man, Earl
Grey.
Altogether, it was a very en-
joyable evening and rivalry was
very keen" A good many hus-
bands were badly worried for a
while and made great claims as
to the lengths of time since they
had last shot and how terribly
out of practice they were, but
they did very well and are once
again satisfied that men are much
superior to women.
After the shooting the ladies
The First Lions Scout Troop served refreshments which were
discussed activities in the troop very much enjoyed,
during the spring and summer
months. Plans were made to Students of CDCI
compete in the Huron Baily to Are Tested For T -I i
be held. at RCAF Station late in
June.
Highlight of the meeting was In an effort to ascertain posj-
the report by Assistant Scout tive reactors, a tuberculosis test
1llaster Bob Mitchell and Patrol of the students of Grades 5 and
Ceder Victor Harding of their 13 of Clinton District Collegiate
trip to Camp Samac, near Osh- Institute was conducted on Mon -
awe. As a result of the enema- day,
aging report, the leaders of the Dr, R. M. Aldds, director of
troop are attempting to take as Huron' County Health Unit, un -
many boys as possible to the der Whose auspices the test was
camp for a weekend in the held, stressed the' importance et
spring, conditions permitting, such tests, especially among 'teen
0—
agers and urged that full support
TRUCK AND CAR COLLIDE be given the projeot. -
Tests such as this, and espec-
dally the chest xray for positive
cases, are made possible through
funds raised in the Lions 'Club
Christmas Seals Campaign,
o
Hospital Visitors
Under Restriction
Believing that it will add
to the ,interest taken in the
Paper, The NEWS -RECORD
commences publication today
of a brand new comic strip,
which will appear weekly on
Page Two, It is "Off the
Main Street", drawn espec-
ially for weekly newspapers
by Joe Dennett. This news-
paper possesses exclusive
rights in Huron County.
Cornelius Hoare -
Will Be 87 Saturday
A resident of � Hinton and
district for 71 years and one of
the area's best known figures,
Cornelius Hoare will celebraite
Itis 87th birthday on Satutday,
February 24, and is receiving
hearty congratulations,
Familiarly known•atis "Colonel",
Mr. Hoare was barn in Bast Wa
Wanosh Township, near Auburn,
in 1804. His parents had come
from Kent, England, in 1845 and
taken land in that district. When
17, Mr. Hoare moved to Clinton
and Inas carried on business here,
or in. the immediate vicinity, ever
since. He lives on a small farm
in Hallett Township, a short
distance north of the town.
Mr. Hoare is in excellent
physical condition and walks the
two miles to Wieeley-Willis
Church every Sunday morning,
as well as walking into town
several tunes during the week.
He was a merchant in town for
many years, dealing in shoes at
pne tune, and also in musical
instruments.
Boy Scouts Plan
Spring Activities
Visitors to Clinton Public Hos-
pital have been restricted to im-
mediate anembers of the,inanities
of patients as a precautionary
measure in view of influenza epi-
dentdcs in some parts .of Ontario,
The action, announced by Dr.
W. A. Oakes, head of Clinton
Hospital Association, insists that
members of families visiting the
hospirfal . be free :from cold or
signs of flu. Hospital Superin-
tendent, Miss A. B. Sinclair,
emphasized . that the action was
only, a control meatu e,
COMING "EVENTS
Benefit Card.Party. euchre and
"500", proceeds fee C.P.T. Fund,
I.O.O.F. Hall, February 28, silver
collection, everyone welcome, 8
pen. 7-8-b
Enjoy popularity of dances et
Crystal Palace Ballroom, Mitchell,
every Friday night to music. of
Don Robertson and Ranch Boys,
7-8-p
Keep Thursday,: March 15, open
for big St. Patrick's entertain-
ment at Si. Joseph's Parish Hall,
Clinton, at 8.15 pan. 8=b,
D D Night, St, Paul's Choir
GELECTED HEAD ODERICH MAN �,oss of ,� ,051
OF COUNTY CAS After
Depreciation n (�. p
Rev: R. G. 1VIacMillen, min- Nrt✓ciation
ister of Knox Presbyterian 11
Ohtirch, Goderieh, was re-elect-,
ed president of the Children's
Add Society of Huron County at
the annual meeting held in the
court hoose, Goderioh, last week.
Other officers area Honorary
president, A. P. Wilkes; viee-
presizlents, Rev: C. W. Cope, Mrs,
George ,Tohnaton; honorary seeme-
tary, A. M. Robertson; secretary,
Mrs, F. R. Redditt; treasurer, A.
H. :Erskine; directors, Mrs. Al-
bert Taylor, H. A. McCreath,.
Mrs, F. Hunt, Mss, J. B. Rey-
nolds, Miss Etta Satults, Miss
Sara McLean; C. M. Robertson,
Arthur Curry, resident captain
of Salvation; Miss Nora Cunning-
ham, Clinton; R. J. Bowman,
Brussels; Hugh Berry, Usharne;
John Winter, Howick; Mits. K.
Johns, Woodham,
Special committee, Mrs. J. B.
Reynolds, Miss Etta Saults, Mrs.
F. R. Redditt, Miss Nara Cue
-
Ingham.
Nits. M. Chaffee, superintend-
ent, gave an encouraging picture
of the yesr's work, with thio help
of an enlarged board.
Special mention was made of
the opening and assistance of the
receiving home of Bethesda Hos-
pitaI London; help given by
Wingharn Hospital; of . sewing
done by groups, and gifts of
clothing sent to three clothing
centres opened.
Help Appreciated
Appreciation was expressed by
the superintendent of the co-
operation of Judge T. M. Costello;
Magistrate D. E. Holmes, KC, and
doctors throughout the county;
also for assistance given by
County Heatlh Unit and the
Lions Gleb,.
There were 123 children in care, meeting �;
and over the 365 days of the A skating oarndvel held in
yeas, there was a daily average Blyth community centre Friday
of 11 interviews and 13 visits, evening was a decided success, Miss A. B. Sinclair, superin--
Treesurer A. H. Erskine re- both in attendance and entertain- tendert gave a comprehensive
ported total receipts of $25,779 metvt, t port which indicated the hos t
including County of Huron grant Artists from Stratford Skating al hada capacity of 46 beds,
of $6,510,93 for wards, besides a slut gave a splendid performance At December 31, the staff con -
grant of $12,223, Disbursements of fi are -statin comedy and sistdd of 16 graduate nurses six
totalled 525,056, balance 5123. g g,
It Salaries Set novelty acts. student nurses, two ward aides
The staff was re-engaged at A. broom -ball game between and 12 other employees, orating
the following salaries; Mrs, M. •Ste loth and 'iSth concessions of a total of 36.
Chaffee, supeuuntandent, $2,809; Hallett Township resulted in a Number of patients admitted
Miss C. McGowan, $2,400; . Miss 1-1 tie, during the year was 897 and
Ida White, $2,200; Miss Marione Miss Marguerite Hall, Blyth, births numbered 237 with three
Henderson. 51,900; Miss Audrey was diesels queen of the carnival stillbirths, Number treated wa
Ginn, $1,700, and " was crowned with much 1,164, with 11,121 'patient da
Appreciation , of the work of pomp and ceremony, and average number of patien
the staff was expressed by Rev. The oldest man on skates was in the hospital was 32,
R. 0, MacMillan and Mrs. Albert Fred Logan, Blyth, who is over
Taylor, 70 years.
Mrs. George Johnston. and Rev Mrs. Maitland Henry, Blyth,
C. W. Cope moved a vote of was adjudged the oldest woman
thanks to the treasurer. A. 1-8, skater. The prize for the largest
Erskine, who was re-engaged at family on skatohes went to Mr.
a salary of $200. and Mrs. Sam Pear, Morris Town
-
° o ship. with eight, while Mrs. Paul
McKee Falconer Heads Mcleall was a close second with
t seven,
Mullett District LOL Amusical-barrel race was won"
by Douglas McNeil. Other win -
Hospital Head
DP. WALTER A. OAKES
Prominent Clinton surgeon,
who was re-elected chairman
of the Board of Directors of
Clinton Public Hospital for
his fifth term, at the anima
meeting Thursday evening
last,
0
Clinton Public Hospital had a
record year in 1950— in :snore
ways than one.
As Dr. W. A. Oakes, chairman.
of the Board of Directors, sum-
med it up at the annual meeting
in the Connell Chamber Thurs-
day evening last. `It was the
biggest year the Hospital ever
had — in patients, business and
also expense,"
An operating deficit of $1,051
was reported as against an op-
erating profit. of, 5480 for the
previous year.
This deficit resulted alter al-
lowance of $7,276 for deprecia-
tion—two par cent on buildings
totalling $8,473, and "ten per cent
on furniture and equipment total-
lingurDuring 1950, been
mortgage
standing against the building was
reduced by $5,000 through gov-
ernment grants, and now stands
at $20,000.
Officers Elected
W. H, Robinson and G. IL Jef-
ferson were re-elected to the
Board of Dd1•ectors for a term
of three years, . Monteith and
Monteith, Stratford, were re-
appointed auditors.
Fallowing the public meeting,
a meeting of the Board of Direc-
tors was held at which Dr. Oakes
was re-elected chairman for his
fifith term, W. H. Robinson was
re-elected 'vice-chairman, and E.
E. Walton was re -appointed sec
SUCCESSFUL sec-
retary -treasurer,
A Striking Committee, consist -
CARNIVAL AL HIELD manoansi Dr.W. Shaw, f the chairman, a ems
inIN BLYTH ARENA named -to select committees and
report at •'
the Board.
Superintendent's Report
The annual meeting of Huilett
district Loyal Orange Lodge Was
held in the Orange Hell, Sea -
forth, with all lodges in the dist-
rict well represented. Paige Deputy District Master McKee Blyth;fancy dressed
Falconer, Clinton occupied the man, Mian Craig, Auburn; fancy -
chair; end Asa beeves, Goderieh, dressed lady, Grace Finder, God -
PCM. conducted the election and erich; comic aduft, Douglas
installation of officers, who are: Whitore, Blyth,
WDM, T. M. Falconer, Clinton; Best clown, George Michie, with depreciation ' t`
'DDM, Ken Betties, Witnthtop; Bel ave; fans dressed couple, percent °furbnieiehings and
dte up
chaplain, John Oldfield, Seaforth: m Y- p
grace -
recording secretary, Austin Pur- Mr, and Mrs, F, Brinton; grace- merit. Accounts aoceebts,le
r e Gng s ch fuZancus secre ful skating'boupie, Ann Jeannette reserve for bad debts, tot
By residence po,bients were a
follows: Clinton 266; others i
Huron County, 611; outside, 13
Nova Scotia one, United Stat -
six; total 897 made up of 23
males and 659 females,
Rates charged in 1950 were
private rooms, $5 to 56 a day
semi -private, 54,50 to $5; publi
wards, $4; nursery bassinett
$1.50 to 52.
Financial Statement
Hers of first prizes were: fancy Secretaryetreesurer E. E. Wal
dress, children under 12, Dianne ton presented the financial state
her
Radford, Blyth; comic costume, meat ch the year, a surra
children, Eric V•erhoef, Blyth;; °i' which is published is oiler
nursery rhyme, John' Elliott, on this page. The year's opera
Blyth;national ecstatic P Boras resulted in a net loss
?Mites. s, f n $1,051 after provision for deprec
ration, compered with a net gas
of $480 for the previous year
Fixed assets, less reserves f
depreciation, stand et $177,
era ion atrate of
2
tarn Harry Crich Clinton' trees- Watson, Donald Me1Val1; Hallett
tarer. Ears Cooper, Gaderdch; mar- T°wn'ship race, Kenneth Arm-
sttell, Mervyn Falconer, Cliofon• strong, Londesboro; women's
first lecturer. Mel Dale, Seaferth; i`a'ce, Ann Jeannette Watson;
second lecturer. Roy Elliott, Win-
throp.
AUBURN
♦+•tPho++�N'-5+.+4-4 4 44-4-44
N, W. Trewartha asked regard
ing the capital indebtedness
:Hen's open xaee, 1st, Kenneth the Hospital, He was informe
Armstrong, Lonclesboro; 2nd, that $5,000 had been paid off tri
„ mortgage from -reserve durin
Itf,cfft�ard "Rickey" Elliott, (Sin- t
ton; door prize, woollen blanket,
drawn by the carnival queen and
won by Lorne Barrie,
0
Mire George Johnston, who un- Lloyd Medd Heads report in behalf of the Ladle
dement an operation in Alex-
andira Hospital, Goderich return- .report
Auxiliary, which sho
ed home Last week. Holy Name Society ed expenditures labelling $1,4
Miss Grace Scott. Kitchener, 1950, Balance at the end of 19
spent the weekend with her Fath- The H013' Name Society of St, was $560.
er. Robert .1, Stott end Ken. Joseph's Catholic Church, Clin- Dr. Oakes commented that
Donald Ross, Galt, was a weak- ton, at its animal meeting, auam-
end visitor with his mother, Mns. ed Lloyd Medd .as its president „seen;Ecom the ladies was ve
Fred Ross. for 1951, Fred LeBeau as vice excellent and he expressed
Mrs: W. +i. Robison is visiting president, and Frank Evans, Jr., sere appreciation to them in
haFf of the Board,
her daughter, Mrs. H. Currie and as secretary-treamtrer. All theta :reports add up
Rev. Mr, Currie, i.ynden, A committee composed of tete one of the biggest years in t
Special Easter Service new executive and F/S L. R.
hisbor the Ho
A special service will be held Chna tonneau and A. Caron wile y spital," D
in Knox Presbytonian Church on'appoieted to make plans for the oakes declared, "but the protect
Easter Sunday eventing, Murch 25. renovation of the parish hall, °f adequate our-siirg staff is a
ways with us," He hoped
the staff mtight be increased.
thanked all those who were to
and helpful including the staf
the Auxiliary, and the menthe'
of the Board, especially 0.
Paisley, chairman of the Prove
Committee,
he year, and the mortgage stop
at $20,000 at the end of the yea
Rate of interest is five per ran
Hospital Auxiliary
Mrs. D. J. Lane presented
on equipment and repairs
Public School Board Gives
Its Reasons For New School
Titin is the second of a series
of articles prepared by Clinton
Public School Board and de-
signed to acquaint the citizens
of Clinton with the need for a
new Public School.
The present school Wes built
by our forefathers in, approxim-
etely 1866. The original build-
ing was a six-cleesrootn school
with a sa'riall frame building on
the favorite pastime. The play-
grounds were not used to any
great extent.
Now we come to today. The
Town of Clinton has a large
population of young married
people which means more shim-
ren to educate. The present
school has ten classroornts to bake
care of in a building built for
seven clessrooitt, end in the near
future, we exg est to have 12
Townsend St to accommodate classrooms to accommodate the
two classrooms, school' population. in addition,
In a period of years, the new OUT playground. is too small to
building was remodelled to take prodde proper 'trarinung for even
care of seven class rooms, and a seven classrooms,
retxeatien room. The old izasne) We, on the Public School
building Was town down to he.
creose the size of the pleyground, , Board are ail taxpayers, and we
At this period, Clinton had a ate like evai'ybody else — rvoE
small population ree children and wonting to pay more than what
seven class Jiooms were quite we have 10.
adequate.
Theofr Viewing the' situation as we
site the school was no' ^ns it, we .realize something roust
detriment then as oars and be done, Your children must be
heavy trucks were unknown, and educated and .;re feel the faeil-
,dodge Gets White
Gloves at 'Cowl
As there were no orimin
aotiotns listed for the Supre
Count which opened in Gotten
Monday, Justice Wells was
sen leek with the traditional p
of white gloves by Sheriff Ile
,on Hill.
Crown Attorney H. Ole
Hays, K.C,. presented his pate
as King's Counsel and was we
conned within the bar, Two ale
actions were settled by cense
out of court and a motor d
see action was traversed to Lo
don court.,
A Simile for Toda.
Another Milestone
A British mathematician. d
dares that it is possible to me
a machihe that can play -an
cellent game of chess. ,If so, t;
Snrnv: 6 i.n c. . etre, :+ the roods a'nd. streets were the dries you ars-• giving us are mumu will Meek another victory in t
surb sine to prevent the' cnety; C. H. Epps, Mayor G. 117. March 29-30. mere. 1s!cr, tV `c'^ rt.', . ...^: i; age-old striz e'le. to e. neared
r•+ rn-r,r 7y,
and R. S. Atkey. and Wait. • 8-5 rldmg nn sleighs and erasers •vest ; :a: ar free manly
clow Zerodlseases culminating from ears- iQott a ;,crinicd its to do. trorrr drudgery.