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Clinton News-Record, 1951-04-26, Page 1Serving for 86 Years litton THE NEW ERA -86th YEAR No, 17—The . Home Paper With the News ws- ecoiti• 1 _ THE NEWS -RECORD -71st YEAR 6c a Copy $2 50 a Year a ing GetsUnder Way Locally Housing^Programme Thought in Prospect CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 1951 MINISTERS AND CHOIRS EXCHANGE (By our Hensall correspondent) Rev. H. C. Wilson end choir of 37 voices from Wesley -Willis 'United Church, . Clinton, took charge of the morning service at Hensall United ' Church. Rev. Mr. Wilson delivered a challenging message to the large congregation. The choir was un' der direction of M. H. Rennie, with Mrs. Rennie at the organ console. Miss Doris. Grierson pre- sided at 'the piano, together with the organ, for a brief musical period preceding the service. For its anthems, the choir rend- ered in fine voice, "Sing to the Lord a Glorious Song." Soloists were Mrs. W. M. Nediger and Miss Viola Fraser. In ;the an- them, "What of the Night" the soloists were Mrs. Nediger and Robert N. Irwin, A basket of lovely flowers on the communion table were in memory of the late George Gram, placed there by members of the family. Rev. W. J. Rogers and choir of 32 voices of Hensel United Church, took charge of the ser- vice in Wesley -Willis United Church, Clinton, Sunday morn- ing in an exchange of ministers end choirs. For its contribution the choir sang "Trust in the Lord" with S. G, Rennie as soloist. A male quartette, composed of S. Rennie, Ronald Meek, Jack Harrison and James Rawcliffe, rendered, "Just outside the door". A vocal duett, "The Pilgrim's Journey", was sung by Mrs. Hazel McEwen and Mrs. Lila Broderick.. Miss Gretta Lamar& was at the organ console and S. G. Rennie directed the choir. Rev. Mr. Rogers delivered an excellent address, taking his text from John 9:4: "I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh when no man can work." The minister stressed the urg- ency indicated in this statement of Jesus, showing the tension in His soul. "If you take the ten- sion out of Iife, what is there left?" he inquired. "We, in Canada, are too much concerned about living," Mr. Rogers declared. "We are too prone to demand security when we should be accepting the chal- lenge of Christ. The Christian religion is ,much mare impatient than social security." H. W. AMBLER IS SERIOUSLY HURT AT WORK While at' work in the General Motors Pontiac plant, at Pontiac, Mich., on Monday, April 16, Harry Vie Amhler, formerly of Clinton, husband of „Dorothy Rorke, suffered a serious and painful accident necessitating hospitalization. Mr. Ambler was rushed in the plant 'ambulance to hospital where a critical emergency operation was performed and blood trans- fusion administered. Relatives here have not yet learned the details of the acci- dent but were informed that the injuries were internal. Word of her husband's acci- dent came as a shock to Mrs. Ambler, who herself was recov- ering from a recent operation in the same hospital. At latest report the patient, though suffering much pain and discomfort, was doing as well as could be expected. WEDDINGS SCOTT-HENRI A pretty wedding was solemn- ized in St. Joseph's Roman Cath- olic . Church, Clinton, Saturday morning, April 21, when Shirley Jeanne, daughter of Mrs. Henri, Clinton, end the late L. F. Henri, became the bride of Mr. John William Scott, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Scott, Forest. Rev. S. J. McDonald, the paster, of- ficiated end sang the . nuptial mass. The soloist was Roland Charbonneau.' Yellow daffodils and ferns de- corated the altars of the church. The bride, given in marriage by her uncle, Raymond Bondy St. Marys, wore a two-piece suit • dress of Minorca blue imported satin, styled with long sleeves and Peter Pen collar. Her hat was of pink straw mesh, trimmed with lilac flowers, and she carried a white mother-of=pearl prayer book. ,topped by a mauve orchid. The maid of 'honor, Miss Ruth Pettypiece, London, wore an afternoon frock of apricot crepe, with navy accessories, end car- ried a nosegay of yellow Gloria roses and white carnations. The best man was Patrick Cowan, London. For the reception, at the Hotel Clinton, Mrs. Henrireceived in gray with navy and pink acces- sories and a corsage bouquet. She was assisted by the mother of the bridegroom, who wore never with pink accessories end corsage. Later, Mr. and Mrs. Scott left on a motor trip to the United States, the bride trayelling in a grey worsted suit, with red ac- cessories and en orchid corsage, They will reside in Forest. Guests were present from De- troit, Windsor, Sit. Marys, and Forest. The Weather 1951 1950 High Low High Low April 19 44• 33 55 40. 20 44 26 46 34 , 21 52 29 41 31 22 55 40 49 26 23 50 32 54 32 24 47 38 49 36 25 54 41 47 36 Rein: .56 ins. Rain; .38 ins, S ri 2,125 Copies A Weep ' CDCI Mixed. Chorus. Again Carries Off Shield Repeating its victory of a year ago, Clinton District Col- legiate Institute Chorus, under the direction of Miss Anna K. Pond, ATOM, again distinguished itself at''Huron-County Music Festival at Goderich last week. ABOVE picture shows, leit,to right, front row—Miss Pond, holding the trophy; Marguerite Hall, Shirley Harding, June Lear, Shirley Ashton, Anne Fairservice• back row—Robert Taylor, Francis Denomme, Harris Oakes, Gerald Elliott, Cam- eron .Maltby. WADING POOL IN COMMUNITY PARK THIS YEAR Construction of a wading pool in the •children's section -0 Clin- ton Community Park will be come' sneered this year, it was decided at a meeting of Clinton Com- munity Athletic Field Board in the Town Council Chamber Tues- day evening. It was felt that the work could be done in easy stages, and that support might be given by other bodies such as the Women's In- stitute, Canadian Legion and LionsClub. The Board also decided to re- arrange the basebal diamond so that the home plate would be in front of the grandstand. It is planned to utilize the grandstand for spectators. The 1951 Board has been re- constituted under new regulations, with representation es follows: Chairman, W. E. Perdue, Lions Club; secretary, C. J. Livermore, Baseball Club; Wilbert Gliddon, Town Council; G. W. Nott, Turf Club; J. H. Murphy,. Canadian Legion; A. J. McMurray, Huron Central Agricultural Society; Mrs. Mervyn Batkin, Women's Institute. a H. R Hawkins Named Lions' Zone Head Hugh R. Hawkins, president of Clinton Lions Club for 1950-51, was elected by acclamation as Deputy District Governor of Zone 3, District A-1. Lions Inter- national, for 1951,52, at the an- nual zone meeting held in Sea - forth Friday evening last. He succeeds J. H. Kinkead, Goderich, whose term expires at the end of June, Other Clubs included in the Zone are Goderich, Seaforth, Mitchell, Stratford, St. Marys, Thorndale, and Milverton, Delegates from Clinton Lions Club were President Hugh R. Hawkins, Vice-presidents Lorne J. Brown and George B. Beattie, Secretary J. G. MaLay, and Tail Twister E. 3. Jacob. e Questionnaire Up Before C. of C. Friday The famous questionnaire, which has been answered by local mer- chants will be discussed at "a gen- eral meeting of Clinton and Dist- rict Chamber of Commerce which will be held in the Town Coun- cil Chamber, tomes -ow, Friday evening, at eight o'clock. lit will be interesting to ascertain how the merchants voted on the 11 questions submitted. Plans also will be discussed for street naming and numbering, and a beautification campaign, as well as other matters that will come up. The executive is anxious that there should be a frank end open discussion of the various topic. Music Festival Proves- Best Yet The final concert, given Friday evening last by some o the winners of the tenth ani Huron County Music Festival held in North St. United Church, God erich, proved a most interesting and entertaining event, as well es a wonderful climax to the mos on John Campbell and Budd Boyes, each 79; Bobby Marshall, 78. u� Competitors among the 19 tak- ing pert in the girls' vocal solo, eight and under,'included: Ro - berta MacKenzie, 81; Susan Cor- less and Connie MacDonald, each 79; Patricia Varaleau and Wendy Carpenter, each 78. Seaforth and Goderich Public Schools defeated Clinton in the unison chorus, grades 5 to 8, Clinton obtaining 84 marks. How- . ever Clinton Public School de- feated the other two schools in a two-part chorus, Clinton ob- m' tailing 86 points. Billy. Carpenter tied with a , Goderich lad with 81 narks for second place in the boys' vocal solo, 11 and under. Others com- peting in this class Included Frank MacDonald a n d • John Sharp, each 77; Billy Trick and Larry Dew, each 76; Barry Pin- nell, 75. Blyth a n d Hensall Public Schools defeated Clinton RCAF Public School in'a two-part chor- us, RCAF obtaining 78 points. Blyth, the winning school in this class, . received the County of Huron Shield, the directress, Mrs. E. Wendorf, accepting the pre- sentation. Contestants in the girls' vocal solo, 11 and under, included: Ann Edwards and Mary Livermore, each 79; Jane Batkin, 78; Marilyn Miller and Donna Sharp, each 77. Bev Boyes carne second with 83, in the boys' vocal solo, 14 and under, with Bob Read ob- taining 76 marks. Another Clin- (Continued on Page Nine) successful festival yet held. Among those who participated in the Friday evening concert were: Marjorie Webster, Clinton, double trio from S.S. 11, Grode- rich Township ('Murray MacLeod John Wise, Marilyn Potter, Ca erine Powell, Nancy Powell Larry Powell—music supervisor Miss Eileen Gliddon; principal, Leonard Johnson); Edith Jones, Clinton; CDC'I vocal ensemble (Marguerite Hall, Shirley Hard- ing, June Lear; Shirley Ashton, Anne Feirservice, Robert Taylor, Francis Denomme, Harris Oakes, Gerald Elliott, Cameron Maltby— directress, Miss Anna K. Pond); John Sheddick, Londesboro; Bar - bare Anil Wilson, Auburn; Doris Grierson, Londesboro; Ray Gib- bon, Clinton. Several • special awards were Presented,'a number of them com- ing to this area, and others were presented by orgelnizattons in this vicinity. Results of the festival, beginning Wednesday morning, include the following winners from this district: Summerhill School Wins Winner of the Goderich Board of Trade Shield for unison chorus class against 24 other schools at the 'Festival was S.S. 1, Hul- lett Township (Summerhill school) whose music supervisor is Mrs. E. Wendorf, Clinton, and whose teacher is Mrs. Ruth Wil- son. Members of the chorus • were: Katherine Blacker, David Ball, Beverley Wright, Margaret Mer- rill„ 13hvllis Loth, Garnet Wright, Mervyn Penfound, Lloyd Pen - found, Eileen Wright, Murray Neal, Freddie Lobb, Ruth Merrill', Clinton Public School choir, grades 1, 2 and 3, proved too much for Goderich defeating them by one point, Clinton 83, God- erich 82. The same thing was true in grades 3, 4 and 5, with Clinton getting 85 marks end Goderich 84. Clinton RCAF School grades 1, 2 and 3 with 81 points defeated both Henseil and Blyth Public Schools. Similarly the RCAF Chorus, with 85, defeated the same two schools. First end third prize winners for the boys' vocal sole, under eight years, came to this locality with Kenneth Campbell winning 83 marks and Larry Bertrand, 81. Other contestants in this,clees in- cluded: Roger CummIngs, 80; Plowmen Honour L. E. Cardiff Serves 25 Years As Secretary North Huron Plowmen's Assoc- iation celebrated the completion of 25 years of service at a din- ner meeting in Clinton Friday evening last. Harry L. Sturdy, Auburn, presided in the absence of , the president, Elmer Dennis, Turn - berry. L. Elston Cardiff, MP for North Huron, who has been the Dilly secretary of the Association since it was organized, was signally honoured. An address was read to Mr. Cardiff by Wilmot Haecice, God- prioh Township, immediate past. president, and he was presented with an easy chair and ottoman. Replies Suitably The recipient thanked t h e members for this expression of appreciation, and offered his sincere thanks for this tangible gesture of goodwill. He review- ed the history of the Association, Mr. Cardiff said the association had been active since its inaug- uration in 1922 with the excep- tion of four years during the war. Back in the early days, pioneer men who helped to mould it were Allan Adams, Sam Mc- Keroher, Pete Doig, Hugh. Edgar, L. E. 'CARDIFF, MP Bob McDonald end others. The meetings were held at Brussels and grants were received from (Continued on Page Ten) CHURCH CLEAN-UP The Men's Club of St. And- rew's Presbyterian Church, Clin- ton, met Friday night when the members undertook the rolling of the church lawn, and the planting of shrubs in front of the church, as well as a general clean-up of the grounds. The shrubs were bought by the Girls' t Club of the church. a BRUCEFIELD MINISTER TO LONDON CHARGE A former United Church mis- sionary in China who has been minister of Brucefield United Church for the past six years, accepted appointment as pastor of Robinson United Church, London. He is Rev. Enoch R. Stanway, chosen as successor to Rev, M. P. Smith. The appointment is ef- fective July 1. The new minister was chosen by the pastoral relations commit- tee of the church, and the ap- pointment was approved by a special congregational meetj}ng. Mr. Stanway, 49, graduated from Mount Allison University, N.B., in 1928. Two years later he received his M.A„ gt Univer- sity of Toronto and in 1931 his degree as Bachelor .o'f Divinity at Emmanuel College, Toronto. The same year, Mr. Stanway went to China, and spent 14 years in missionary and evang- elical work for the church at Chengtu, in the interior of West China. He also taught for a brief period at Union Theological Col- lege there, On his return, Mr. Steinway took a year's leave of absence, then accepted a call to Brucefield United Church where he has been since. Active in the London Confer ence, he is convener of overseas missions end missionary educa- tion, a post he has held since 1946. He is also a member of the committee of Stewardship Ad- vance of the United Church of Canada. Married, he has two children, Ross Allison, 17, and Nancy Joan, 12. CHICKEN THIEF GIVEN STIFF TERM IN GAOL John Robert Durnin pleaded guilty in weekly police court at Goderich Thursday lest to the heft of chickens and was sent- enced to 12 months determinate end six months indeterminate in n Ontario reformatory, by Ma- gistrate D. E. Holmes, K.C. The chickens were the prop- erty of Bert Trewertha, Goderich Township. On a second count that of ob- truding a police officer, he was entenced to three months con- current. John. Edward Durnin, Goderich, w s—neas sentenced to four months in custody on a similar charge. Suspended sentence of one year was granted Mrs, John Robert Dineen, charged with obstructing police officer. Crown Attorney H, Glenn Hays sked for stiff penalties as there hes been an epidemic of chicken thieving in the Clititon.-Seaforth area. PAVE HIGHWAY FROM BAYFIELD TO GODERICH The Biueweter Highway be- s tween Godes- oh and Bayfr' el -d, is to be paved with blacktop in the near future, according to a state t issued to The NEWS - RECORD by Thomas Pryde, MLA for Huron. Mr, Pryde said that he had received notification from Hon. a H. Doucett, Minister of Highweys, regarding this Matter, Tenders are to •be called for a this paving as soon es possible, Mr. Pryde abated, The heron MLA said that he was making every effort to have. re -surfacing done on King's High- way 8, between Goderich and Seater -tie and on King's Highway 4, between Clinton and Kipper, but without success to date. The demands were very great all over Ontario, he had been informed by the Minister. COMING EVENTS Monster Bingo and Draw, May 2,8.30 p.m., Town Hall, auspices S. Joseph's Church, Clinton. Admission 75c, specials, 10c each or 3 for 25c, 16-'b Coming to Crystal Palace Ball- room, Mitchell, Wednesday, May 2, Lionel•. Thornton and Casa Royal 'Orchestra, featuring Royal - airs trio and Neil McAuley as vocalists, Highlight of the sea- son. Make up party and enjoy dancing to Western Ontario styl- ists of sweet music. Admission 75c, dancing 9.30 to 1. 17-p Clinton Badminton Club Spring Dance„ CDCI, Friday, May 4. Ross Pearce and his orchestra. Dress optional, $2 per couple. 17 -18 -ib Spring tea end baking sale, Wesley -Willis Lecture Room, Sat- urday, May 19, 3-5 p.m., auspices Girls' Club, 17-b Don't miss big Friday night dances at Crystal Palace Ball- room, Mitchell. You will enjoy dancing at this popular ballroom, and provincial, realize more of new schen' and hope you can see Admission 50c. 16-17-p the burden of Public School edu- our need as we do. Will, Lose an Hour Over the Weekend Two things of importance take place this weekend—the opening of the trout season Saturday, April 28, and the introduction- of daylight sav- ing time 'at 12.01 Sunday, April 29. in connection with the lat- ter, readers are advised to turn their clacks and watches forward one 'hour before re- tiring Saturday night, so that they won't be late for church Sunday morning. Incidentallle, all churches in this district will operate on Daylight Sav- ing Time Sunday. There has been absolutely no contro- versy this year which is con- trary to what transpired in some other years. Award Contract For Well Hugh R. Hawkins, chairmen, Clinton Public Utilities Commis- sion, announced today that the Commission had awarded a con- tract for the drilling of a new well and installation of a pump, to E. F. Roberts Company, Breast - ford, at a price of $20,800. It was the only tender submitted: In addition, a building for the well will cost about $500, and the necessary Waterman, about $500. Location of the new well will be on the town. property beside the old pond, at the entrance to Community Park, Work will Commence within two or three weeks. The new well will be about 356 feet in depth, with a diameter of 12 inches. Two wells have been supply- ing the demand for water in Clinton and at the RCAF Station, the letter taking 225 gallons per minute. One existing well has a capacity of 550 gallons per min- ute and the other 165 gallons per minute, a present total of 715 gallons per minute. It is hoped' that the new well will increase the output by an- other 550 gallons per minute. In order that a power failure would int interfere with the pumping of water for the needs of the community, provision is being made for the use of diesel power, 'Clinton Town Council recently authorized the issuing of debent- ures for $20,000 to cover the cost of the new well, and permission is being sought from the Ontario Municipal Board' this week. Any cost in excess of this audiorized amount will be borne out of sur- plus currently in the hands of the Public Utilities Commisson. Reviewing the recent fire which did considerable damage to the building and equipment, the Commission has' decided to in- crease the insurance on the build- ing end contents from $7,000 to $15,000. Clinton is on the verge of a spring building boom that may last right through the year. Gordon M. Ritchie, of Ritchie Construction Co., London, has purchased two 66 -foot lots on Mill St., from Ald. Melvin Crich and plans to erect two houses thereon. Excavation already has been made, lit is reliably stated that Mr. Ritchie's intention may go as high as 25 houses this year on lots scattered throughout town. Erection of such a number of houses would help to ease the housing problem, which still seems as serious as ever. Dwellings, one -and -a -half storey high, with basements, are contemplated. Twenty-five of the 50 wartime houses, erected in Clinton three years ago, have been sold. The Ritchie firm previously has erected blocks of houses at Seaforth and also in the Adastral Park development at Clinton RCAF Station. Hanover to Re -Build Hanover Transport Limited is re -building its large plant on Al- bert St„ which recently was de- stroyed by fire. Mitoheel Mc- Adam, Clinton, is reported to be in charge of the work. D. C. 'Colquhoun in doing the work at Clinton Public Utilities Commission building, recently damaged by fire. Business Buildings Clinton Dairy has completed an addition to its plant on Huron St. Fairholme Dalry is planning an addition to its plant on Albert St. Antoine Garon is building a large addition to Clinton Laundry an Beech St. George F. Elliott is completing a warehouse on his property on Rattenbury St. West, J. H. Brunsdon hes completed an addition behind Kis store on Rattenbury St. East. Residential Buildings Residential buildings started or planned include: Lloyd Batkin, two duplexes, Princess St. East; Ray Rumiball, dwelling, White- head St.; Elliott BartIiff, dwel- ling, Whitehead St.' Lester E. Martin, dwelling, 'Huron St.; Thomas Churchill, cottage, Work at RCAF In addition to tenders already called, tenders are called today for landscaping, footpaths, and other work at Adastral Park, RCAF Station, to close.'Mgy 7. A large construction programme is under way there at the present time. Real Estate Changes Two real estate deals, involv- ing residentai property, have just been completed in Clinton through H. C. Lawson, realtor. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bond, Hodmesville, have purchased Mrs. Ben Cox' large apartment resi- dence on East Street, and Mr. and Mrs. William T. Inkley have bought from FIS Earl Grey, the old W. S. R. Holmes property on Raglan St. MOST WHEAT COMES THROUGH WINTER WELL "Cattle are moving to market at good prices," R. , G. Bennett, Agricultural Representative for Huron County, stated today. "The hog market would appear to have levelled off after consider- able fluctuation during the past week or ten days. "Continued backward weather s holding up spring seeding op- ations. The lend is stiff prey& wet; However, a few good warm ays would soon apart things umming. "Permanent pasture and hay meadows look pretty good end most wheat has survived the winter satisfactorily, although a number of fields are rather spotty, P • iculrarly on the knells." Thomas Hallam Hurt er In Fall From Wagon a Thomas Haller, . Auburn, re- ceived painful injuries while helping his son, Arthur Hallam, Haat Township. Mr. Hallam was on a load of wood. When coming out of 'a bush, the team of horses went _ into a gully and. Mr. Hallam lost Two Cars Collide control and feel off. A front w heel of the wagon went over At Main Intersection both legs. The rubber tyre on the .wheel saved him from more serious injuries Public School Board Gives Its Reasons. For New School This Is the eleventh of a series cation should' 'be taken. off prop - of articles prepared by Clinton arty owners and assumed by Public School Board and de- government bodies. signed to acquaint the citizens A Public School educates and of Clinton with the need for a trains our children for nine years. new Public Scheel. of their lives. All statistics show that the ,period of a -person's life Your Public School Board is from ages of five to 14 is the composed of eight taxpayers who most important in the building of do not went higher taxes any character' and citizenship. Can we snore than you db. These re- ask your teachers to do this work ports are not asking for votes; 'under the conditions you offer us? they are just reports. The teach- On another page you will find ,ere and the children are the ones a report from Dr. Allis as to that should be considered. 'his findings. Please study this We realize all taxpayers are carefully, especially conditions in wondering how much a new church basements and Are haz- school'wil cost us, An architect 'ards. We cannot see any pre - was in this week and we now siibility of changing these con have figures that we feel will be dittions in the near future, and very satisfactory. Feel sure they will be worse be - Our first estimate was based on six mills on the dollar. Now we find we are quite safe in saying five _milds on the dollar, even with the--hiigh cost of la- bour and materials. In other words, on an assessment of $1,000, your 'taxes for a new school would be $5. We fully expect that ,this will be lower, as all parties federal fore long. The regular meeting of the Public, School Board will be held on Thursday, May 3, in Clinton Public School. We should be pleased if any citizen would join us, so that we might answer any questions that may be uppermost in his mind. The meetings are all open to the public. We are quite sure of the necessity of a Chief Constable Joseph Fernand, Clinton, investigated.:an. accident which occurred Tuesday when a car driven by William • Fielding, Windsor, travelling north on Vic- toria St., crossed over the main intersection. and collided with a car driven by Percy Town, Clin- ton. Damage to both cars was esti- mated at about $200. .Chief Ferrand said • a charge would be laid, • • 0 Huron Juniors" Attend Ontario Conference Huron County " Junior Farmer Clubs were well represented at the Junior Farmers' Conference held at Ontario Agricultural Col- lege, Guelph, this week. Delegates Were: North Huron — Murray Brad- burn, Jim Johnston, Dorothy Pat- tison, Mae Dawson; Howick-Roy Bridge, Glen Melte iclrael, Grace Edgar, Marjorie Behrns; Seafarth - jirn Chapman, Stuart Wilson; Helen Johnston, Margaret Stevens; South Huron — Ross feeroher, Douglas May, Agnes Bray, Annie Elford; Clinton — Alvin Wise, Donald Campbell; Came/rash— nary Durst, Leone Lamb. Harry Dougall, Huron' County Director, also attended the con- ference The Scottish Young Farmers' de/Peat/en—two boys and two girls --soil] 'be in Huron Comity May 25-26, end the local Juniors ere' planning to 'entertain them