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Clinton News-Record, 1948-06-17, Page 1WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE CLINTON NEW ERA.-LESTABLISFiED 1865 Na. 25 — 70th Year; Whole. No. 63'10 CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 47, 1948 The Home Paper with the News Clinion Veterans MayApply for 2 5 Additional Homes STRAWBERRIES IN MAY! Well, that's pretty hard to be- lieve for this neck of the wood, but nevertheless it is true and The NEWS -RECORD was pro- vided the proof . William J. Cook, Matilda - St., picked two strawberries from his vigorous young backyard strawberry patch on the last day of May, and the Cooks have been eating fresh strawberries and cream ever since It was the earliest that "Blondie" could recall that they had been so fortunate; he gave the credit to the early spring this year .. • M M * ANOTHER EVIDENCE OF THE early growing season and the fact that Clinton is rapidly mov- ing south in to the "banana belt" is that provided by Lockhart J, Cree, well known Canadian Na- tional Express man . . Mr. and Mrs. Cree had new potatoes for dinner Tuesday, June 15, "real large ones," according to Lock The seed was planted on April 7, which is just over two months ago ... SIXTY BLOOMS ON A CHRIST rnas cactus are a lot of blooms at this time of year, but that is the situation regarding a plant owned by Bert Horton, Hensall, who is well known to baseball fans throughout the county . . * * ,a FRANK FINGLAND, JR., CLIN ton, has just returned from ser- vice with the Royal Canadian Navy, and has taken a postiion with a local farmer for the sum- mer . , Following completion of his First Year at University of Toronto, Frank served on board the trimdestroyer, HMCS "Noot- ka," for a trip from Halifax, N.S. to Bermuda A member of the University detachment of the Royal Canadian Naval Training School, Frank was an Ordinary Seaman . He really enjoyed the trip, and especially the two dsayyss'dsightseeing allowed on the * e * LINTON COLLEGIATE INSTI- ute Army -Cadets are scheduled o go to Ipperwash Camp next Sunday ... The first camp, run- ning from June 20 to 29, will ave a total of 175 cadets from Vestern Ontario cadets corps, and e second camp, from June 30 or ten days, will have 135 mong corps going to the first amp will be Clinton and Bins - els, while Goderich, Seaforth and xeter are included in the second amp .. . The Clinton cadets will elude Bill Andrews, Thornton ustard, William Martell, .Doug - as McBeath and Bob Taylor. NSTAL OFFICERS OF LIONS CLUB FRIDAY EVENING. Clinton Lions Club will hold is final meeting of the season 'n the New Commercial Hotel, ensail, Friday evening, June 18, hen the following officers, re- cently elected for 1948-49, will be formally installed: President, J. George McLay; immediate past president, Will - lam E. Perdue; 1st vice-president, Clifford 11. Epps; 2nd vice-presid- ent, Hugh R.' Hawkins; 3rd vice- president, Antoine Garon; Lion Tamer, Ervin J, "Dick" Jacob; Tail Twister', Flt, Lt. G. G. Ag- new; secretary, H. C. Lawson; treasurer, F. B. Pennebaker; dir- ectors -1948-52 -- G. Morley Co- unter; Lorne Brown; 1948-49, Russell E. 'Holmes; J. Howard Brunsdon. At its last meeting in St, Paul's Parihs Hall, the Club heard re- ports of committees and a very fine address on the Artie by Al Copland, Seaforth, George Beattie reported on the Band- Tattoo, and Hugh Hawkins that $349.55 had. been raised by the 3rd vice-pres- ident's committee for Clinton Public Hospital nursey. The draw was won by H. C. Lawson, Mr. Copland, who was 'intro- duced by A. Y. McLean, Seaforth, and was thanked in behalf of the Club by J. A. Sutter, is a former manager in the Arctic of the Hudson's Bay Company and serv- ed with the RCAF during the war. Be declared that one-third of Canada was contained in the Arctic but I believe the RCAF eral thousand Eskimos and four or five hundred white men. "I personally believe a full` scale war is impossible in the Arctic but I" beleive the RCAF should establish bases," the speak- er said." Canada sits astride the great circle air route." He thought the day was coming when prob- ably the tourist trade would he developed. COMING. EVENTS Clinton Horse Races, 1.30 p.m. (DST), Wednesday, June 23, ;1,200 in purses. Sponsored by Clinton Turf Club. Dancing in Town Hall, 9 p,m. to 1 a.m. Good orchestra. 21-25-b Strawberry social and play, Londesboro Community Hall, Fri- day, June 25, supper from 6-8 Pen. Adults 611c, tiiildren 35e, Sponsored by Summerhill Ladies' Club. 24-25-26-b Junior Farmer Competitors Out.: in Force Huron County Junior Farmer Clubs and Girls' Homemaking Clubs held their annual Achieve- ment Day at the summer camp porperty of the Anglican Diocese of Huron on the Lake Huron shore, five miles south of Bay- fied; on Saturday. Erland Gregg, Gorrie, among 61 girls competing, and Bob McMil- lan, Seafortb, among 53 boys, were the top scorers. Miss Gregg was chosen to rep- resent Huron County at the North American Congress of young farm people, to be held at Chicago; she won her prize in competitions based on skill in homemaking contests, and for her contribution to the work of her club. Bob McMillan made highest all-round score in a five -sided livestock judging competition, which tested the knowledge of the 53 competi- tors in assessing the points of dairy cattle, beef cattle, swine, horses, and sheep. Fifty-three boys competed, an increase from 1947, when the competition was held at Exeter with an entry of 38 boys. High score in the competition was made by Robert McMillan, R.R. 2, Seaforth, with 551 points out of a possible 650 for the five categories judged, Other Ieading scores in the senior division were made ,,hv Murray Itoy, Londes-• boro, 548, and Harry Dougall, R.E. 3, Exeter, 547. George Robertson, R.R. 5 Gode- rich, led the intermediates with 553; Elmer Powe, Centralia, was second With 545; and Howard Pym, Centralia. third with 541. Among the juniors, George Tur- ton,R.R. 5 Goderich, was first wita score of 536; Kenneth Pet- rie, R.R. 1 Dungannon, had 533; and Arnold Alton, R.R. 7 Luck - now, had 524. Top scores In each of the five categories of Iivestock were: dairy cattle judging, Harry Dou- gall, 139 of a nossible 150; beef cattle, Howard Pym, 137 of a pos- sible 150; swine. Bob McMillan, 139 of a possible 150; horses, Howard Pym. 88 of a possible 100; sheep, Bob McMillan and Harry Dougall tied at 98 of a possible 100. (continued on page five) BAND TATTOO OF HIGH ORDER MARRED BY RAIN Under the joint -auspices of Clinton Citizens' Band and Clin- ton Lions Club, a large Band Tattoo was staged in Community Park Monday evening of last week, featuring RCAF Centras Air Command Band, Trenton; Stratford Cale Employees' Band; St, Marys Citizens' Band, and the local band. It marked the King's Birthday. The bands paraded from the Post Officeto the Park through the business section, and as each approached the gate, a salute was fired. They looked very smart and marched very well. During the evening a rainfall was a marring incident, but the perform- ers carried on to the end. After the four bands arrived, the massed bands played "0 Can- ada," "Invercargill," and "New Colonial." The RCAF Band play- ed the first concert which featur- ed Tchaiskowsky's Symphony and a euphonium solo by Ken Pelts, "When you and I were young, Maggie." St, Marys Citizens' Band's con- tribution included "The LOyal and True March," "EIectric Park Overture," "Our Director" march, "In remembrance of Col. Miner," "Col. Miner March." Stratford CNR Employees' Band, under the direction of frank Strathearn, gave a fine dis- play, the programme including the "B.B. and C.F. March," "Sen- scutch" march, Beverley John Boyden, 10, rendered soprano solos: "Because" and "Danny Boy." A highlightwasa euphon- ium solo by Hugh. C. Kelly, and he again featured in "The Bells of St. Marys" when he proved his versatility on the chimes. The Band concluded with "Eventide," introduced on the bells by Hugh Kelly. G. G. Agnew acted as master of. ceremonies, and expressed thanks to the RCAF for the use of the sound truck and floodlights. The CAC RCAF Dance Orchestra played at a well attended dance in the Drill Hall,, RCAF Station, EARLIEiR PU$LICATION The NEWS -RECORD wishes to thank all advertisers,, correspond- ents and contributors who assist- ed in getting the paper to press earlier this week. Some items had to be held over through shortage. of space, and a report of Huron County k'ederation of Agriculture Field Day at Goderich Wednesday on account of early publication. will be published next week. The same cooperation would be appreciated for next week's issue. e "WEDDING ISSUE" `Today's issue of The NEWS - RECORD could almost be called a "wedding issue," as there are numerous accounts and pictures of early summer weddings. Orders should be plated early for extra copies as the supply is limited. Clergy' Attend Holy Name Rally dWhen the Holy Name Society- of Jesus held its annual istrict Rally in Clinton Sundaywith representatives of five parishes attending, the Roman Catholic clergymen pictured ABOVE participated in the ceremony. Left to right, they are: REV. DR. 'J. B. FFOULKES, PP, Dublin; REV. DR. W. T. FLANNERY, professor of dogmatic theology, St. Peter's Seminary, London, who delivered the address; REV. T. P. HUSSEY, PP, Seafo th; REV, S. J. McDONALD, PP, Clinton; REV. E. VEITENHEIMER, PP, Logan; FLT. LT. REV. J. A. L. CLERMONT; Roman Catholic Chaplain at RCAF Station, Clinton. —Photo by Fowler Bros. Studio' "Air Force Day" Draws Thousands of Visitors (By staff reporter) Two thousand residents of this district took full advantage of "Air Force Day" at Clinton RCAF Station to "look things over" and absorb some interesting sights and information Saturday afternoon and evening. It was the second annual such event. Unfortunately, the size of the crowd was kept down through a drizzling rain which fell most of the afternoon. But that did not interfere with the keen enthusi- asm and enjoyment displayed by the guests, especially the memb- ers of the younger generation, Sergeant Wins The whole affair woundup with a big dance in the Drill Hall when a drawing was made for a beaut- iful Sparton radio made available through the courtesy of Elwood Epps Sport Shop, Clinton, The winner was a RCAF man living right on the Station—Sgt. G. B. Buskard. Parade in Clinton "Air Force Day" got under way in the morning when a det- achment of the RCAF, under S/L R. E. Mooney, led by Stratford. Air Cadets and Bugle Band, mar- ched through the streets of Clin- ton, providing a very smart dis- play. Wing Commander A. Chester Hull, DFC, commanding officer, placed a wreath on the Cenotaph at the Post Office, after which there was a march past, the salute being taken from a stand in Town. Hall Park. Those at the saluting base, in addition to W!C Hull, were Mayor A. J. McMurray Dr. H. A. McIntyre, Clinton branch, Canadian Legion; and Dr. J. W. Shaw, distinguished veteran of World War I, Several Features One interesting feature of the afternoon's proceedings was a demonstration of precision drill by the Station's flight cadets, with the Air Cadet Bugle Band assisting. Another was the flight over- head, in the course of its regular ruts from Montreal to Chicago, of the Trans -Canada North Star passenger plane. Spectators on the Unveil Memorial To F.O. A. Carless In memory of the late Fly- ing Officer Alvin V. Corless, son of Town Clerk and Mrs. M. T. Corless, who lost his life over Belgium with his entire crew June 22, 7944, a memor- ial window will be unveiled in Wesley -Willis United Church, Clinton, at the morning service on Sunday next, June 20. Rev, Wilbur K. Howard, To- rohto, Boys' Work Secretary, for the United Church of Can- ada, will give the address, and Flt. Lt. William Dunbar, To- ronto, will unveil the window. o Trophies Awarded At P.S. Field Day Clinton Public School held a very fine field day on Friday, June 4. Listed below are the Championship winners and also the winners in the various events. Championship winners. trophies they received were: Girls' Champion, Norma Warnock, Cha- mber of Com. trophy; boys champ- ion, Clare Maltby, Lions Club Trophy; Senior boys, Clare Malt- by, Frank Fingland Trophy, sen- ior girls, Norma Warnock, Dr, J. W. Shaw trophy; intermediate boys, Bob Carrick, Charles John- son trophy; Intermediate girls, JoAnne Castle, G. H. Jefferson trophy; junior boys, Don Ross, John Hawkins Memorial 'trophy; junior girls, Patsy Murney, Mrs. N. W. Trewartha trophy. Names of winners in the var- ious events will be published in next week's issue. ground conversed with the pass- engers, although the plane was travelling well over 200 miles per hour. Three Dakotas from Centralia also flew in formation over the camp during the after- noon, Still another highlight was. an (continued on page eight) FIVE PARISHES IN HOLY NAME CLINTON RALLY Five district parishes were re- presented by about five hundred members at the annual rally of the Holy Name Societies in Clin- ton Sunday afternoon. The Societies were, from St. Brigid's, Logan; St. Calumban, St. Columban; St. Patrick's, Dublin; St. James', Seaforth, and St. Jos- eph's, Clinton. Headed by Clinton Citizens' Band under Bandmaster Frank Strathearn, the parade formed up at St, Joseph's . Roman Catholic Church, King St,,, and proceeded to Community Park by way of King and Albert Streets, the So- ciety banner preceding each group: Many friends joined the marching members in the Park. Members of the Society occupied the grandstand, and the ceremony was conducted from the band- stand. Rev. Father S. J. McDonald, parish priest of Clinton and Blyth, extended a cordial welcome, mentioning especially the two parishes on Standard Time. Rev. Father C. T. Hussey, Sea- forth, conducted the recitation of the beads. Rev. Father Ffoulkes, Dublin, conducted the ceremony of the "Litany of the Holy Name of Jesus." The hymn, "Come Holy Ghost," was sung, led by the Band, Rev. Dr. W. T. Flannery, pro- fessor of dogmatic theology, St. Peter's Seminary, Londo,n and director of the radio "School of Christ," was the chief speaker. He took his text from St. Luke, chap- ter ten. Dr. Flannery said that the On- tario elections were over last Monday, and immediately the party stalwarts began to analyze the results. In April, there had been a much more important el- ection in Italy. While the West- ern world had rejoiced in the re- sults, an analysis would indicate that more than eight million peo- ple had voted Communist. "How can we explain why eight million people voted Communist when 98 per cent of the people of Italy are Roman Catholics?" he asked. The speaker made two points as the subject of his talk. The Holy Father said that from all there was lamentation in the lack of study of Christian doct- rine. Ile urged that all present should study their catechism, their religion. "There Is a danger of losing our faith --not only Catholics but non- Catholics as well," he declared. He said he had many Protestant ministers who had thanked him for his efforts in this regard. He advised burning pamphlets that (continued on page five) Clinton Horse Races Wednesday, June 23 Under the auspices of Clinton Turf Club, Clinton Horse Races will be held in Community Park Wednesday afternoon next, June 23, according to an announce- ment published elsewhere in this issue. The programme starts at 1.30 p.m. (DST). There are some excellent entries. Purses will total $1,200, made up of the following four races: Clinton Merchants' Free-for-all, sponsored by the local merchants, $300; 2,20 class, $300; 2.24 class, $300; 2.28 class, $300. Each race will have three heats. Features include the mobile starting gate, which was introduced here last year; wagering, midway, refresh- ments; and a dance in the Town Hall at night. Dr, George S. Elliott is presi- dent of the Turf Club, and A. M. Knight is secretary. Dairy Cattle Judges Receive Reward Huron County Junior Farmers had a big day at the annual Achievement Day and Live- stock Judging Competitions held at the Church of England Camp, South of Bayfield, Saturday. ABOVE is seen SAMUEL RIDDICK (centre) well known Clinton feed man, making the presentation of the Blatchford. Trophy to DONALD LAMB (right), R.R. 4, Goderich, the 'high- est junior boy in dairy cattle judging, while HARRY DOUGALL (left), Exeter, looks on. Harry holds' in his hands the Carnation Company Trophy for best judge of dairy cattle in the senior class. This presentation was made by J. C, Rennie, Clinton, assistant agricultural representative -for Huron County. Robert McMillan, Seaforth, was the winner of the National Feeds and .Fertilizer Trophy, pre- sented by Howard Horton, Stratford, through S. Riddick and Sons, Clinton representatives, for highest boy in swine judging. . . C. of C. Backs Drive - To Secure New Group One T.B. X -Ray Every 23 Seconds One every 23 seconds! That's just another way of saying hone quickly the residents of Clinton and district secured their free tuberculosis x-rays during the first session of the clinic in the Town Council Chamber Tues- day afternoon and evening. When the Clinic closed at 9.15 p,m., no less than 1,107 people had takeneelvantage of the ser- vice sponsored by the Huron Tuberculosis Association and the Ontario Department of Health. It opened at 1 p.m., with one- hour -and -a- quarter off for. supper. Two Depart- ment of health technicians worked steadily. Mrs. Alex Haddy acted as supervisor, With a 'corps of local woman volunt- eers, all members of Huronic Rebekah Lodge, making out the records. The Clinic continued Wednes- day morning and afternoon. --o County Rate Of Six Mills Is Estimated If the revised estimates of Comity Treasurer A. H. Erskine are accepted at the June Session, which opened at the Court House, Goderich, Monday afternoon, the county levy for 1948 will be six mills on the equalized assessment, made up as follows: General account, 3,5 mills; county highways, 2.5 mills; plus the cost of secondary school edu- cation to those townships or parts of townships not included in high school districts. Estimated revenue is $223,592 and estimated expenditure $219,- 910, leaving a surplus estimated at $3,682, if this rate is adopted. Fox Bounties An item of $1,500 expenditure estimated for fox bounties, drew some comment, when the Treas- user stated that $339 already had been paid in bounties in the Township of Grey in April and May on the basis of $3 per head for 17 adult foxes and $2 per head for 148 pups. Members of Council were guests of the University of Western On- tario, London, Tuesday afternoon, and attended the Huron County Federation of Agriculture Field Day in Goderich Wednesday af- ternoon, Warden Hugh Berry re- quested the committees to ex- pedite their business in order that the Session might be con- cluded Friday, New Howick Reeve His Worship welcomed Deputy Reeve E. 11. Straughan, Howick, who succeeds E. J. Fairish, now with the Dairy Department, Fed- eral Deparinient of Agriculture, at Ottawa. He also extended sympathy to Reeve E. Finnigan, West Wawaonsh, and Deputy Reeve C. Rowland, Grey, in their recent bereavements. A. letter was read from West- minster Hospital, London, expres- sing appreciation for meals pro- vided py the County for veterans who were on a fishing trip to Goderich. Margarine Ban W. H. Golding, MP for Huron - Perth, in a letter replying to a resolution asking the retention of the ban on the manufacture and sale of oleo-magarine, said he could hardly believe that the Senate would agree' nor would the House of Commons. "However, there is some com- plication in connection with the Geneva trade agreement which I hope the Government will be able to straighten out, as the general concensus of opinion, es far as I have been able to determine it, would be against the manufacture and sale of the product as far as the members are concerned," Mr. Golding said. Nurse Gives Report Miss Maribelle Mackenzie, Clin- ton, at the Tuesday session, re- ported for the County nursing system of which she is supervisor. She indicated that 79 schools had been visited and 3,249 classroom children inspected. The Equalization Committee re- ported that the County' Assessor's offices had been set up at Gode- rich and equipped at a cost of $2,800, and that Miss Pearl Miller, Goderich, daughter of County Clerk N. W. Miller, formerly of Clinton, had been engaged as stenographer at a salary of $100 per month. Council approved a resolution from the County of Peel asking an amendment to the Municipal Act to provide that fixed assess meats should not apply or affect taxation for county purposes: Reg. Hunter, assessment sec- tion, Department of Municipal Affairs, discussed regulations re- garding county assessment. Thir- teen . counties now have county assessors, The Committee of St. Paul's Church for the Anglican Church Camp Hayfield, are holding a tea at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. J, Thompson, Con, 16, Goderich Twp on Wednesday, June 23. Clinton and District Chamber• of Commerce, at its monthly meeting in the Town Council Chamber Thursday evening last, declared itself solidly behind the proposal to erect 25 to 50 addit- ional houses in Clinton for vet- erans of World War Ih President G. R. Foster was chairman. This programme would supple - !Tient the 50 -house schedule now nearly completed by. Central Mor- tage and Housing Corporation, the Crown -owned company, in town. Twenty of these houses are now occupied and the remainder will be occupied within a very short time.. Receive Applications At the suggestion of Mayor A. J. McMurray, who has borne the brunt of the negotiations with the Corporation so far, the Cham- ber of Commerce will supervise and sponsor the securing of at least 40 to 50 applications for the 25 additional 'houses now in pro- spect.. Applications should be fli- ed at the Town Clerk's Office as soon as possible, according to an announcement of the Chamber ppblished elsewhere in this issue. When sufficient are received, His Worship will call a special meet- ing of Town Council to deal with the matter. The additional houses are for use only of Clinton veterans of World War II, it was pointed out, as the RCAF personnel are being looked, after, partly in the curr- ent 50 in Clinton and partly in an anticipated 50 -house progranune for the RCAF Station itself this year, which is part of a 200 -dwell- ing programme. Report on Housing N. W. Trewartha, chairman of the Housing Committee of the Chamber, reported progress, com- menting on the good appearance of the new houses and stating that they would be quite an in- centive to better houses in town. Mayor A J. McMurray reported that five persons had received houses that day, including Arthur Leyburn, with five more this week. Mr. McMurray stated that Ott- awa had advised that the Govern- ment was taking care of the Air Force personnel at R. and C. School and would not accept ap- plications from them. If 40 to 50 civilian veterans were secured, they would negotiate for 25 homes. N. W. Trewartha, R. S. Atkey, Wilbur Martin and Ald. R. Y: Hattin, were of the opinion that the matter should be pursued further and that the Town Coun- cil and Chamber of Commerce should actively get behind a movement to secure the necessary (continued on page five) . 0 LEGION MARKS KING'S BIRTHDAY IN CELEBRATION For the second year in succes- sion, Clinton Branch No. 140, Canadian Legion, staged an ex- cellent King's Birthday Celebra- tion in Community Park, Clin- ton, Wednesday evening last, when a large crowd contributed its support generously to the work of the Branch. A good profit w'rs realized for the Legion Home fund. Three bands participated in the Celebration: Seaforth High- landers, under Bandmaster Allen Close; Stratford Boys' Band,'un- der Bandmaster Marshall Brett; and Clinton Collegiate Bugle Band, under G. W. McGee. Each marched to the Park and its entry was marked by a volley. The programme at the Park commenced with a fastball be- tween Wingham Mercurys and Clinton Tigers, Wingham winning 14-9 Booths were set up under RCAF floodlights, and joy went uncon- fined, Meanwhile, the Bands staged a fine performance, The CCI Bugle Band did some plain and fancy marching and drill, and the Seaforth and Stratford bands combined in their numbers, With Alex E. Haddy as general chairman, the various sub -chair- men were as follows: games, I% C. Lawson; bingo, J. R, Butler; parking, Frank Lawson; gates, R. N. Irwin, grounds, Roy Fitzsim- ons. dance, George Rumball; fire- works; ball game, Hugh Hawkins; bands, Thomas Morgan. Dr. H. A. McIntyre, president of the Branch, announced over the loud speaker that the affair would be held annually on the King's Birthday. The real tit -bit of the evening was a majestic display of fire- works in front of the grandstand. This was enjoyed particularly by the members of the younger gen- eration, who stayed until the bit- ter end. A dance in the Town Hall concluded festivities. A Smile for Today Forethought "What, odd names for dolls,", said the visitor to the little girl. S'You say they are Miss Astor, Miss Morgan, Miss Ford; ' and Miss 'Firestone?" "Yes," sighed the imaginative youngster, "I don't want them ever to worry about money matters."