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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1948-02-12, Page 1into WITH WHICH TS INCORPORATED TILA4 CL11 TOiN 1`4 EW EllA—ESTABIdBHED 1865 ecord No. 7 = 70th Year, Whole No. 6292 CLINTON, ONTARIO,'- THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 4948 The Home Paper. With the News Over $10,000 Required to Complete Hospital Building Government Boundaries of Huron Riding G. R. FOSTER AGAIN HEADS CHAMBER Small Surplus Shown Record Good n�" n � � , 'F �; �5 " Vis" COMMERCE HERE rNr l � K Fs Operation °��������,������ �� �$ g , � �t On Year Says Duce 4; ' � The recerytly-elected directors of 1, GrY '� hi � d�J� d. The parting shot in the local by- eleotion campaign was fired at a Prog- ressive Conservative rally in the Town Hall, Clinton, Thursday evening, when Hon. George H. Doueett, Ontario Minister of Highways and Public Works, was the main speaker. J. J. Zapfe, president of Clinton Progressive Conservative' Association, was chairman, and associated -with him on the platform wero John W. Hanna, MLA for Huron -Bruce, Mr. Doueett and Thomas Pryde, the candidate. Mr. Pryde declared that there never was a government in Ontario that had mane such a sincere effort to fulfill its promises as the Drew Government, and there were many evidences in this riding to this effect, particularly with regard to roads, education and hydro expansion. "The Opposition has nothing con- strictive to offer," Mr. Pryde de- clared. "All they have done is to eriti- eize, putting a plank in here and there for a few days and taking it out again as the occasion demands-" He said it was easy for the Liberals to make many extravagant promises, as !hey would not have the opportunity ato fulfill them for many years to come. Hon. George H- Doueett, introduced by J. W. Hanna, MLA., made a vigor- ous defence of the Drew programme, declared that the Government had con- ecien'iiously fulfilled ,its pre-election promisee. LEGION DECIDES TO SELL HOME DUE TO EXPENSE At a special meeting of Clinton Branch, Canadian Legion on Tuesday' evening, it was decided that the Le- gion, in conjunction with the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Legion, would fur- eish a semi private ward in the new wnig of the hospital. Toxaiae funds for this purpose, voluntary subscrip- tions were asked for and before the evening ended half the otal amount was suberibed. This room is to bo a memorial to the fallen comrades and a suitable pplagne will be placed on the wall in memory of those who fought and died. On a recommendation of the pro- perty committee, it was decided- that the Legion Home should be sold' ow- ing to the expense incurred during the paet year and because the home was inadequate to suit the needs in the way of an assembly hall All funds from the sale of the Home and all nubile funds subscribed through the past years will be ie. vested in Dominion of Canada Bonds until such time as suitable property is available. STANLEY COUNCIL RESCINDS MOTION ON STREET LIGHTS The Council of Stanley Township held its regular meeting in the Teem- gbip Hall, Varna, February 2, at 2 p. m mita all members present.' j The minutes of the laet meeting were road and on motion by H. Cole - Masi and 0. Houston, were adopted as read. The correspondence was read and dealt with. E. Munn and R. Dick, Hensell, in- terviewed Council regarding a grant to Honsall Legion. A grant of $150. ware made to this organization. Moved by IL Coleman seconded by A. McBride that Logan Drain vouch- er for $220 be passed and paid. Carr- ied. Mewed by H. Taylor seconded by C. Houston that all former motions passed by previous councils in regard 'to Brneefield Street lights be resc- inded. Carried. We action was taken on the comm- unication from the Hydro -Electric ',Power Commission of Ontario Re- Iaetelling street lights in the village of Braeefield at an estimated cost of $1,f88, Moved by A. McBride, seconded by H. Coleman that the general voucher for $50L75 be paused and paid. Carr- ied. Moved by H. Coleman seconded by C. Houston that Road voucher No. 2' are $1,332.34 be passed and paid. Ceeried. Connell adjourned to meet Mirth 1, el 1.30, p.m. The week's Weather k'ebrpary 6 6 7 8 9 10 ' below aero 1948 1947 High Low Sigh Low 19 12' 9. 2 21 13' 14 6 24 1 15 8 23 7 13 1' 12 4' 22 6' 15 12' 25 20 25 1° 25 9 Snow: 11 inches The Maitland ' and Ausable Rivers .mark the northern and south ern limits of the provinaial riding of Huron, in which Liberals and Prog- ressive Conservatives have each nominated a candidate for the by-election to be held on Monday, February 16. Tho riding of Huron includes only the central and southern parts of the County of Huron; Huron constituency, which was represented by Dr. R. Hobbs Taylor, Dashwood, Progressive Conservative, until his recent death, is 27 miles east to west at its greatest width, and 35 miles north to south. Tho constituency comprises the townships of Meliillop, Bullett, Goderieh, Tuckersmitb, Stanley, 17eborne, Hay and Stephen; the towns of Seaforth, Clinton and Goderieh; the villages of Heneall and Exeter. Good Vote Expected" In By-election Monday The Provincial riding of Huron faces its' big test next Monday, Febru- ary 16, when the by-election, takes place to choose a successor to the late Dr. R. Hobbs Taylor, who died suddenly December 17. Polling takes place from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 81 polling sub -divisions throughout the riding, placed as fol. lows; Town of Goderieh 12, Exeter four, Clinton four, Seaforth six, Town- ship of Goderieh six, Hassell one, Hay eight,; Huilett seven, McKillop four, Stephen • eight, Stanley eight, Tucker - smith six, Inborn° seven. In addition advance polls are being held in the Towns of Goderieh and Canton on Friday and Saturday, Feb- ruary 13 and 14. W. Lloyd Moore is Returning Officer for Clinton. Official nominations took place in the Town Hall, - Emma, between 1 and 2 p.m. Monday. Two were re- eeived by the Returaiug Officer, Will- iam E. Southgate, Jr., Seaforth; Thomas Pryde, Progressive Conaerva. tive, Exeter; and Benson W. Tuckey, Liberal, Exeter, Both were accompa- nied by long lies of backefe, and brief addresses were made by the candidates. Three candidates; participated in the last Provincial election held in June 1945, and the official count was: Samoa Bafantyne, Liberal, Osborne, 5,152; J. E, Hnckin.s, CCF, Goderieh, 1,211; and Dr. R. Hobbs Taylor, Prog- ressive Conservative, Dashwood, 7,081. This, Dr. Taylor secured a, plurality of 1,929 over Ballantyne, and a clear majority of 718' over both combined. The unofficial vote in 1945 was as followe B. H. T. Goderieh Township 212 71 43.7 Stanley 373 418 492 Hay 587 94 470 Stephen 468 93 768 Osborne 222 51 568 Tuckersmith 384 44 344 Hullett a ., 418 56 380 McKillop 408 51 287 Goderieh Town . - , , , 716 340 1170 Clinton 374 73 658 Seaforth .,..,441 45 4145 Exeter ' 194 76 689 Remail 152 2 208 4959, 10446911 Soldier vote ...•.... 212 189 171 5151 1213 7082 School Children Donate Over $40 The Clinton Lions Club and local Branch of the Legion are pleased to announco that the Food for Britain fund has now nearly remelted the $200 mark, The fund is very grateful this week to the Clinton Pubiie School for their donation of more than $40. This was raised by every child giving one cont for every year of their age. We also received $10 from an anony- mous person, to whom thanks is due. A donation of $8,75 has been received from the Young People's Federation which is also appreciated. If any donors wish receipts which should be good for income tax exemp- tion, please notify Tho NEWS -RE- CORD and one will be Gent. Trustees Endorse Recreation Plan Clinton High School District Board held its February meeting in Clinton Collegiate Institutelast week, with the chairman, Frank Fingland, R.C., presiding, and all members present. Trustee G. R. 'Feeder reported on a recent meeting with the Town Couneil regarding establishment of a Recre- ation Couneil and appointment of a Reereattionai Director. After some discussion, a motion was adopted that the Board, providing the Town Couneil ie favorable to the pro- 'jeet, pay one-half the salary of the proposed Recreational Director, he to act as half-time teaeber of physical training at the Collegiate Institute. LeRoy G. Brown, Clinton, agricul- tural representative for Huron Coun- ty, addressed the Board requesting use of the Collegiate on March 13 for the holding of a Seed Fair by Huaon Crop Improvement Aseoeiation. Per- mission was granted. The Auditorium will be -used for the exhibits and the gymnasinm for judging conteets. Principal E. A. Fines reported that January enrolment at CCI was 216,' with an average of 200.5, or 95.6 per cent. roll FINE PRINTING PHONE 4 THE NEWS -RECORD DISCUSS PLAN FOR RECREATION DIRECTOR HERE A public meeting is being held in tbo Town Hall, Clinton, on Tuesday, Feb- ruary 17, at 8 a.m. sponsored by Clin- ton and District Chamber of Com- meree, The speaker will be T. i. Leishman, ,London, regional director of Com- munity Programmes, Ontario Govern- ment. Mn Leishman'e talk will be concerning the matter of engaging a Recreational Director for the town of Miilton, The idea Of Recreational Directors for communities such as this seems to be growing rapidly. Clinton Colleg- iate Board has already adopted a re- solution whereby it will absorb half the expense connected with a direet- or'e salary. Invitations to attend this meeting are going out to members of the Lions Club,l,the Women's Institute, the Leg- ion, file Oddfellows, the Masonic Lodge, and other interested groups. Ladies are especially invited. HAYFIELD COUPLE HAVE CLOSE CALL FROM FIRE DEMON (By our Bayfield correspondent) A fire which might easily have ended in tragedy was averted at the home of Mr, and Mrs. George Ring, (when Mrs, Ring awoke about three o'eioe1 in the morning and smelled smoke. Upon investigation she found the collar light was out and the smoke so thick in the cellar that the light from a 17aehiight failed to penetrate it. Mr. King was almost overcome with the smoke but he managed to get a pail of water to Mre. Ring who put out burning clothing • An old fur coat and some quilts, twhieh had bean used to prdtect the water pressure system from freezing, had caught fire from the electric light bulb which bad been left burning. The only damage done 'was from the heavy smoke but Mr. and Mrs. ging were several days recovering from its suffocating effects. • COMING EVENTS Dance in Town . Hall, (Minton, Fri- day, February 27, auspices L.O.B.A. Admission 50e. 7-8-9b Ice Follies of 1948, Clinton None Arena, Friday, February 27, featur- ing Kitchener -Waterloo Skating Club. Auspices Clinton Lions «ab. 6.6.7 b Minstrel Show, Febrnary 19, in the Town Hall. Admieaien 50e1 children accompanied by 'adalta, 35c. 8b O.O.I. Basketball Dance, friday, February 20. Ross Pearoe's Orobestra. 9A0' p.m,42.30 a.m. Admission 50e. Informal.. d 7.8b Clinton and District Chamber of .Coinmerce met last week and re- elected G. Ralph Foster as president, J. George Many as vice-president, and B. B. Pocklington as treasurer. The secretary is,yet to be appointed, Officers Will be installed at the next meeting of the Chamber in the Town Hall at 8 p.m. Tuesday next, February 17. . Clinton and District Chamber of Commerce Committees for 1948 are as follows, the first -named being 'chairman: 1!nduptrial -- C. H. Epps, le F. Holmes, L. Haughton, W. E. Perdue, W. H. Robinson, L. S. Brown, D. Pegg Agriculture -- J. H, Brunadon, 11, S. Atkey, H. Kingswell, 3, A. Sutter, C. 5. Livermore, S. F. Castle, Reg Bala - Housing -- N. W. Trewartha, H. R. Hawkins, C. L. Cornish, D, A. Kay, T. Churchill, V. D. Falconer. Membership — B, B. Pocklington' G. B. Beattie, R. Y. Hattin, R. B. Sutter, F. J. McKay, ' • Puhlie Relations and Civic — H, E. Hartley, F. Finland, D. M. Malt- by, W. A. Aiken, J. G. MeLay, W. N. Counter, G. W. Nott. Tourist and Publicity — E. Epps, Dr, D. C. Geddes, H. Bartliff, H. C. Lawson, L. E. Martin, R. McEwan. Retail Merchants — Les Ball, 1L. L. Jervis, J, Murphy, D. G. ;Hall, C. M. Shearing, G. Rumball, 11: B. Cam- pbell, G. W. Martin, B. Stanley, J. Plumtree, D. Bartliff, F. B. Penne- baker, A, Rusty. SPRAY CATTLE FOR WARBLE FLY AGAIN IN SPRING Goderieh Township Couneil met on Monday, February 2. • Correspondence from the Ontario Municipal Adsoclation, also 'Ontario association of Rural ''Municipalities and Association, of Asseaaors, war read (and filed, 'l ' '1(,•. tioy"'selte •notice- - of film board showing at Hohnesville es Mop - ,day, March 1, at 2.30 p.m. and at No. 2 school at 8.30 pan. Salvation Army asked the usual grant from the Township. A grant of $15 was made, A. R. Scott, secretary, of Goderieh High School District Board wrote ex- pressing the appreciation of the board of the fine way the Townakip Council had kept roads open for the sehool bus, Boll Telephone Company sent notice of improvements they intend making on their pole lines. Department of travel and publicity %formed Couneil that all tourist camps giving over night aecommodat- ion in cabins must have a licence, ap- ¢eplieations forms for which may be had from the clerk. Cottages rented by the week or month are not subject to licence. George Little waited on the council asking a grant to Bayfield 'Volunteer Fire Brigade. If a grant would be made they would do all in their power to help fight fire in Goderieh Township. The Council thought well of the idea but deferred action until next month, Porter's Hill Community Club asked that signs bb placed on eoncessiou, roads where those erose provincial or county highways to help direct toai.- Colin Gordon Orr will arrange to ;have those signs prepared and they will be erected later. Department of Highways sent ap- provaI of supplementary By-law No. 13 of 1947 to provide for additional expenditure made. Spraying of cattle for warble fly control will be eontinned this spring, the work to be done by Jack Little, Clinton, at fifteen cents per head per spray for three sprays, the work to Phone News -Record For Election Results The NEWS -RECORD plans to provide a fast -aa -possible election results service Monday evening " - next, February 16. The remits, of course, will be unofficial and sub- ject to any errors that might oc- cur in the ordinary course of tele- phone conversation. However, they. should be fairly accurate. As the polls close al 7 p.m., go results will be available much be- fore 8 p.m. Just contact The NEWS -RECORD, phone 4. Oliver Hits Government Hydro Policy The record of the Drew Government was severely censured by Hon. Farqu- bar Oliver, Ontario Liberal Leader, at a Liberal xally in the Town Hall, Clinton, Thursday evening last. Mr. Oliver charged that the people of Ontario faeed a double income tax if the Province remained outside the pale of the Dominion-Provineial agree- meats. He stated that the Liberal Party, if returned to power, would sign these agreements immediately. The speaker also attacked Royal Commissions, the three -cont gasoline tax, the shortage of hydro power, the extravagance of the administration. Frank Finglend, K.C., was ,chair- man of the gathering, and with him on the platform were Dr. J. W. Slaw and W. 0, Woods, Liberal org'enizer, and the pad/date, Benson W, Tuekey, W. C. Woods spoke at some length on the shortage of power,, blaming the Drew Government for its failure to provide in adyanee for•, the situs- Oen. Benson"'W: 'Theta, said- be- wee proud to every the Liberal banner in the by-election. "We had this by-elec- tion seining on us on very short no- tice," he said. "Mr. Drew know he was going to have an election; our Tory friends had their convention called when the announcement was made. Wo immediately mustered our forces and had a real nominating con- vention. in Hensall. I was selected in true democratic fashion by a feir and square vote." Mr. Tuekey charged that a by- election in the middle of winter was premeditated by Mr. Drew who knew the Liberate depended on the rural vote. In this way, Mr. Drew had tried to disfranchise a great many voters in this riding. He urged that every- one get out and vote, Mies Toyee Hawkins favored with a selection on the electric guitar. be done at the dictation and ,super, vision of the Agrieultural Represent, ative or an entomologist from CACI, Guelph. By Law No 5 to increase the pay of the Road Superintendent to 60 cents pe hour was read and passed. The clerk was instructed to advert- ise for applications for the position of assessor. Accounts paid: Salvation .Army grant, $15; Town of Goderieh, share of division court costs, $16; it, G Thompson, registering births, marc• rages and doathe, $6; Reg. Sturdy, valuing sheep, $5.40; Ray Cox, sheep labiam, $57.70; A. J. Grigg coal for relief, $59.25; G. Harwood and R. Moto refund of dog tax $2 oath; Gold - le Newton, sheep claim, $15; Mise Acheson, use of house, $8; Snpentene dent pay roll No. 2, $3,010.82. Couneil adjourned to meet on Mon- day, March 1, at 1 p.m. Colorful Ice Pageant Unfolded At Successful Fancy Dress Carnival Clinton Lions Club's second annual fancy dress skating carnival in Lions Arena was a colorful ice event Friday evening last. During the evening, a bevy of beautifully dressed paean ants, as well as comic entries, per- formed for the benefit of a large gar thering. After paying heavy prizes, the Lions Club more than split even, al- though an enjoyable evening was pro- vided for young and old alike. The first event on the; programme waa a broom ball match between the Lions Tamers (members of the Lions Club) and the Officers at Clinton 1i0 Ali' Station. It was a nip -and -tuck affair -which' -pleased the crowd and proved great fun for participants. The Lion Tamers are alleged to have defeated the Officers 3.2. Marilyn Shaddick was crowned Queen of the •Carnival, the honour be- ing well deserve& Shirley Praetor and 30 Arlie Castle here the best fauey dressed temple. The largest family an skates saw the Sam Castle 3r., family and the Warnock sisters tied. Beet na- tional dress was won by S. and K. Warnock, M. Beeker and Dorothy Managhan (tied), Other results were: youngest skater, Irene Grant, 21t ; eldest skater, Ern- est (apps, 72; fancy dress, lady, Rets Bradley; fancy dress, man, Sam Castle, Jr.; beat clown, male, "J. E. "Cap" Cook; best clown, female, Peda McGowan; fancy dress, girls under 16, Ruth Glew; fancy dress, boys under 16, Ronnie Carter; comic dress, girls under 10,, Jean Ashton, Marilyn Ashton (tied); comie dress, !bays under 10, Peter Pocklington; comic dress, ladies, Mrs. B. B. Pock- lington;' comic dress, men, Billy Ger- man. Results of the races were: girls an - der 10, Bao Sharpe; boys under 10, Robert Garon; girls 18 and under, Lorraine Garen; boys 16 and under, David Tighe; couple race, Tom Lloyd and Jo Anne Castle, The amount of funds required to eomplete the new wing of Clinton Public Hospital is slightly over, 810,- 000, with equipment extra, it was re- ported at the annual meeting of Clin- ton Hospital Association in the Town Council Chamber Tuesday evening. .Work is now proeeodiug in. the in- terior of the building. •In `reporting the results of the I947 campaign, W. 11. Robinson stated that the total raised to date was 352,362, made up as follows; County of Huron, $25,000; Province of Ontario, Department- of Health, $12,833; Township of Stanley, 31,983:- 65; Township of Hallett, $1,500; Village of Blyth, $250; Village of Bayfield 3218.14; local donations, $9,- 077; out•of•kown individual subscrip- tion$ $1,500; total, $52,362. bfr. Robinson stated the amount re- quired -to complete the buiidiug was slightly over 810,000, taking irate consideration other extra sources of reverute. He said that the total cost of the building only was estimated at $107,000, with equipment extra. Slight Surplus Dr. W. A,. Oakes, chairman of the Board, presided at the meeting, and Ernest Walton, secretary -treasurer, react tine minutes of previous meetings, Miss Annette Sinclair, superintend- ent, submitted report of aamiaaeon9 and, discharges of patients. A total of 642 patients, a new record, was ad- mitted during the year, as compared with 607 in 1946. There were 209 births, as against 169 the previous year, Of the total patients, 267 were from Clinton, 368 from the County` of Huron, and seven from outside the County. Secretary -treasurer Walton present. ed the report of the auditors, Mon- teith and Monteith, Stratford, whioh indicated that operating revenue, in- ekading, the county grant of $700, to- talled,$31,613.03, aa against notal ex. penditures of $81,260.40, leaving a net gain for the year. of $352.57; The balance in 1946 was 3373.29. It,:.was,pointea out that, operating costs were about $6,000 snore, but 18- Ivenue bad increased by only about $3,000, the balance being duo to in- ventory, Dr. Oakes, eommenting on the re• ports, stated that there had been an excellent showing for the year despite great difficulties. He was of the -opinion that excellent maeagemont was indicated on the part of the superintendent and mere. tart' -treasurer that the finances were M. such good shape. Mrs. N. W. Trewartha asked, if $10,000 more were raised, would the building be free of debt. The answer was in the affirmative, as far aa the actual building was concerned, but more money would be required for furnishings. Mre. L. McKinnon, •president of the Hospital Aid, reported for that body, indicating receipts of 31,244.01 and a balance on hand at the end of 1917 of $935.47. Dr. Oakes eongratulated the Hose pltal Aidon its fine work in assiet- ng the Hospital, and enumerated va- rious equipment that would be need- ed in furnishing the hospital. He noted that the Ontario Government grant had been paid to the extent of more than $12,000, and that the annual grant from the County of Huron had been increased from $700 to $1,000, He thanked the citizens of Huron and canvassers for their support of the project. Superaitentleet Commneded Dr, J. W. Shaw praised the great work done by Mian Sinclair and staff, a sentiment which was echoed by Dr. Oakes. A vote of thanks to Mise Sin. chair was moved by, Mayor A. J. Me. • Murray, and was seconded by Mrs. N. W. Trewartha, G. H. Jefferson and W. H. Robinson were re-elected to the Board of Direct- ors for three-year terns. Monteith. and Monteith, Stratford, were re-appeiet- ed auditors. Dr. Shaw said that furnishing •a Bingle room would cost about $250 to $400. - N. W. Trewartha suggested adding the reeves of the four surrounding townships to the Board. Dr. Oakes and A. M. Knight explained that the constitution would have to be changed to allow such action. Officers Re-elected At a meeting of the Board of Dirme- tore, following the general meeting, Dr. W. A. Oakes was re-elected' presi- dent, W. H. Robinson vice-president,. and Ernest Walton secretary -treasurer. Standing committees were named ss follows, the first -named being chair- man: Finance -W. H. Robinson, G. B. Jefferson, A. At Knight, ,V. D. Fal. , Boner; Property --O. L. Paisley, Dr. J. W. Shaw, A. J. McMurray, V. i3, Falconer. house -G. M. Counter, 'De, P. G. Thompson, Reeve G. W, Nett; 'Staff—Dr. J. W. Shaw, Dr. P. G. Thompson, W. H. ,Robinson. BE SURE TO VOTE Ail pelta in Monday's by-eleatioa, will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 ipae.