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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1948-07-01, Page 1Clinto WITH WHICH IS :INCORPORATED THE ;'CLINTON NEW ERA—ESTABLISHED 1865 ecord No. 27 -- 70th Year; Whole No. 6312 CLINTON, ONTARIO, THUlkSDAY, JULY 1, 1948 The Home Paper with the News First Flight Cadets Receive Iwt ear ALTHOUGH .YOUNG. AS . NAS tions go, Canada is 81 years old today ... It was on July 1, :1867, that the young stripling'came in- to being with the confederation of Upper and .Lower Canada, Nova Scotia and New Bruns- wick . , . .. "0 Canada, we- pledge- to .thee, Our heart and hand through years to be!" w . n WE NOTICE THAT THE DATES for Bayfield Fall Fair this year have been set forward six weeks from last year . The Fair will be held on Tuesday -Wednes- day,. August 24-25, instead of 'Tuesday,Wednesday, October 7-8, as they were in 1947 . . The Bayfield show will now be 'one of the first to be held in Ontario, rather than one of the last, and it may be a good move, especially in view of the large summer population which will' still be there in August but would not be 'availalbe in October , . * * s OUR HEARTY CONGRATULA- tions go to Allan R. Ross, popular adjutant of RCAF Station, Clin- ton, whose promotion from the rank of Flight Lieutenant to that of Squadron Leader has just been announced . A native of Re- gina, Sask., S/L Ross served with distinction as a pilot during the war and was stationed as an in- structor at Trenton and other RCAF Stations . . He formerly held the rank of Squadron Lead- er, but was reverted to Flight Lieutenant when the RCAF was placed on a permanent basis in the fall of 1946. , * d' * • ALTHOUGH WE DO NOT, FALL in the class of being an ardent radio listener, we still like to hear English spoken over the air the way it should be spoken in Canada.. . For that reason, we heartily agree with a motion passed at the June Session of Huron County Council requesting that a greater censorship be ex- ercised over such matters "so that our Canadianism be main- tained" . The preamble to the resolution cited the expres- sion "A to Zee" instead of "A to Zed", which was described as • Americonism mericanism and definitely non -Canadian . . There are a good many others that could be mentioned, too . , • • * THERE IS NOTHING THE NEWS -RECORD likes better than to receive contributions for pub- lication in this g.f,j, (great fam- ily journal), but they must be signed! . , A few days ago, two pieces of poetry, contained in two separate envelopes, were shoved in the letterbox of the office door , , Since they were un- signed, we were unable to publish them .. . If the author or authors would call at the office and identify the poems, we should be pleased to do something about their publication . , Incidentally, the names do not need to be pub- lished, but the editor must have them as a guarantee of good faith . . , i' • • "WE'RE THROUGH! WE'RE through!" That was the double exclamation hurled through our front office door Fiiday afternoon last by two young men, just entering their 'teens ... Interpreted, what they were trying to say—and emphat- ically—was that school was out for the summer, and the carefree vacation days had begun . , . it would be nice to be their age and just' starting out on life's great adventure! , :r • a A CAR THAT IS A CAR IS THE 1913 Ford touring—brass front and square side lamps owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hathaway (nee Lois Draper, Clinton),: Toronto . , They arrived Saturday to visit the latter's parents, Mr, and Mrs. Caryl W. Draper, and travelled all the way from Toronto in the 35 -year-old "lizzie" which they proudly 8'aU "Hezzy" - , The old gal made it from Kitchener in two hours flat, which is not bad , . Reports have it that "Hezzy" runs like a charm, can turn on a dime, and whips in and out of traffic with la speed and ease that makes even the "slick Chick" 1948 models turn green with envy ... She doesn't need the "new look" to be young again! ' :r. u A MOVEMENT IS ON FOOT TO erect a memorial to the late Andy Clarke, "Neighborly News" broad- caster, whose death occurred a few' weeks ago and who was a familiar friend to thousands every Sunday morning . . The matter is in the hands of the executive of Ontario -Quebec Division, Can- adian Weekly Newspapers As- sociation : , , The Weather High Low High Low 1948 1947 June 24 86 70 81. 52 25 76 59 79 %,4 26 .'.80 55 77 60 27 , 79. 64 85 58 28 86 66 - 88 63 29 82 70 ` '80 65 Rain: ,52 ins. none ings As Radio Officers On the ground at Clinton station, Flight Cadet Doug Turner of Toronto gains experience on ASG "George," an airborne radar set. CCI Promotion Results Middle, Lower School MIDDLE SCHOOL RESULTS Middle School pupils have pas- sed in the following subjects at Clinton Collegiate Institute for the school year 1947-48: Grade XII WILLIAM . ANDREWS — Eng., Mod. Hist., Geom., Chem., Lat., Fr. EDNA BALL -Eng„ Mod. Hist,,, G8om., Chem., Fr. MILDRED CHUTER—Eng„ Mod, Hist., Geom,, Chem., Lat., Fr. ISABEL CHOWEN—Eng., Mod. Hist., Geom., Chem„ Lat„ Fr. ESTELLE COX -Eng., Mod. Hist., Geom,, Agr. Sc„ Fr. CLARENCE DENOMME — Eng., Mod. Hist., Geom., Agr, Se., Fr., Shop Work. LOIS DOHERTY — Eng, Mod. Hist., Geom., Chem., Lat., Fr. MILDRED DOHERTY — Eng., Mod. Hist,, Geom., Chem., Lat., Fr. JOAN FINES --Eng., Mod. Hist., Geom., Chen„ Lat., Fr, CATHERINE FINGLAND-Eng., Mod, Hist., Geom., Chem., Lat., Fr. CHARLES HANLY Eng., Mod, Hist, Geom., Chem., Lat., Fr. AUDREY JERVIS—Eng., Mod. Hist, Geom„ Chem., Lat., Fr. FRED KIRBY--Eng , Mod. Hist,, Geom., Chem„ Lat„ Fr. BETTY LOU LARSON Eng,, Geom., Agr. Sc., Home Ec. ALICE McXENZIE — Eng., Mod. Hist,, Geom., Chem„ Lat,, Fr. DELORES IVIcNALL — Agr. Sc., Home Ea. WILLIAM MARTELL — Goem , Chem., Lat. THORNTON MUSTARD — Eng„ Mod. Hist, Geom,, Agr. Sc., Fr., Shop Work. JEAN NEDIGER - Eng., Mod, Hist., Geom., Chem., Lat„ Fr. VERNON POSTILL — Geom., Agr. • Sc., Shop Work, LILLIAN STEWART — Eng., Mod. Hist,, Geom., Agr, Sc., Fr. EDWARD WATSON -- Geom,, Chem, JOAN WHITFIELD—Eng., Mod. Hist„ Geom., Chem., Lat„ lir, Grade XI KENNETH ARKELL—Eng,, Anc,, Hist., Alg., Phys., Lat., Com, EDNA BAYLEY Eng., .Anc. Hist., Alg., Phys., Lata, Fr. MARY BEATTY—Eng., Ane, Hist., Alg. Agr. Sc., Fr., Home Ec. FREIDA BLAKE - Eng., Anc, Hist., Alg„ Agr. Sc., Fr., Home Ee, CAROL CAMPBELL—Eng., Anc, Hist,, Alg„ Agr. Sc., Fr., Com. GROVER CLARE — Eng., Anc. Hist., Alg., Agr. Sc., Corn., Shop Work. MICHEAL COUSINEAU — Eng., Anc. Hist., Alg., Agr. Se. DOREEN ELLIOTT—Eng., Alg„ Agr, Sc., Fr., Com, NORA EYRE—Eng., Anc.. Hist., Alg., Agr. Sc,, Com., Horne Ec. MARGARET FALCONER—Alg„ Com., Home Ec. NANCY FORD—Eng., Anc. Hist., Alg., Phys., Lat., Fr, JEANNE GARON — Eng,, Anc. Hist., Alg., Phys., Lat., Fr, KATHLEEN GLEW — Eng, Anc. Hist, Alg., Phys,, Lat., Fr. AUDREY HARRIS — Eng., Alg., Agr, Sc,, Fr., Home Ec, MARION HILL—Eng„ Ane. Hist., Alg., Agr. Sc., Corn., Home Ec. MARGARET HOLLAND — Eng., Anc. Hist., Alg., Agr. Sc., Fr., Home Ec. WILLIAM LEMMON—ENG., Anc. Hist., Alg, Phys., Lat., Fr. HELEN LOBE—Eng., Anc. Hist., Phys., Fr. HELEN LOVE -Eng,, Anc. Hist., Alg., Agr, Se., Fr., Com. FRANCIS LYON — Eng., Anc. Hist., Alg., Phys,, Lat., Fr. EVELYN MacDONALD — Eng,, Anc, Hist., Alg., Agr. Sc., Fr. Com. JOHN McCONNELL—Anc, Hist., Alg„ Agr. Sc Fr,, Com. DOROTHY McGUIRE—Eng„ Anc: Hist„ Alg., Phys., Lat., Fr. SHIRLEY PHILLIPS—Eng,, Anc, Hist„ Alg., Agr, Sc., Fr., Corn. ELIZABETH POTTER — Eng., Anc. Hist„ Alg., Agr. Sc,, Fr., Corn. ROBERT RIEHL — Eng•, Anc. Hist„ Alg,, Agr. Sc,, Shop Work. RUTH SCOTT—Com., Home Ec. DONALD SHANAHAN — Eng., Anc, Hist., AIg., Phys., Lat., Fr. PHYLLIS SHANAHAN — Eng., Anc. Hist., Alg., Agr. Sc., Fr., Com. THELMA SHOBBROOKE—Eng., Anc. Hist,, Alg., Agr. Sc.,; Com., home Ec. NORMAN SMITH -- Eng., An Hist., Alg., Agr. Sc., Com. ROBERT SPEIR Eng., Anc. Hist„ Alg., Agr. Sc., Fn, Com. (continued on page five) Goderich Township Native Returned As Saskatchewan Cabinet Minister Hon. John Ii. Sturdy, Huron County's contribution to the Saskatchewan CCF Government, was re-elected in the two -mem- ber Saskatoon riding in the provincial general election Thurs- day last. He is Minister of Re- habilitation in the Douglas Gov- ernment, which was returned to power with ,•31. , out of 50 decided seats. Born in Goderich Township, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Sturdy, Hon. Mr. Sturdy attended school at Holmesviile and graduated from Clinton Col- legiate Institute. As a young man, he went to Western Canada about 35 years ago. After graduating from the University of Saskat- chewan, he taught school and has been principal of the High School at Qu'Appelle, Sask. He was overseas in both World, Wars I and II His , brother, Clarence Sturdy, Clinton, expects that Mr. Sturdy. will visit in this district this summer, and may arrive early in July. The Saskatchewan elec- tion delayed his coming this year. HON. JOAN H. STURDY —Engraving courtesy The Saskatoon' Star Grief to pilots but triumph for radio -navigators is the new double wing for all aircrew (top), with three "sparks" in centre to distinguish it from pilot's wings. Flight Cadet John Doyle (bottom) tunes in a liaison transmitter for long-range communication in the air. New Bus Service Bayfield. -Minton Through the }'godd offices of the Tourist and Publicity Com- mittee of Clinton and District Chamber of Commerce, a spec- ial summer bus service is now being operated between Clin- ton, Bayfield, Grand Bend and Parkhill by Huron Coach Lines, head office, London. The ser- vice is expected to prove a great boon to the communities mentioned above. According to an announce- ment published on Page Three of this issue, there will be two trips each way daily—morning and evenng-and three each way . Sunday — morning, after- noon and evening. Connec- tions are available at Grand Bend for Sarnia, Chatham,Lon- don, Windsor, and Detroit. Bartliff's have been appoint- ed agents in Clinton, and Cor- rie's Lunch, in Bayfield. Delegates Selected Liberal Convention At a well attended meeting of the Executive of the Huron -Perth Liberal Association held recently, Albert J. Kalbfleisch, Zurich, W. L. Whyte, Seaforth, and William Tuer, Mitchell, were named to represent the. riding at the Na- tional Liberal Convention being held in Ottawa early in August. Mr. Kalbfleisch is president, and Mr. Whyte is secretary of the As- sociation, Alternate delegates named were Gordon Shortreed, Clinton, S. G. Dorrance, Seaforth, and George Edighoffer, Mitchell. In addition to the delegates, the riding will be represented by W. H. Golding, MP., Frank' Fingland, KC., Clinton, and B. W. Tuckey,. Exeter, the latter two having been candidates in recent elec- tions. ' Hold Bayfield Fair Six Weeks Earlier A list of provisional dates for fairs in Ontario has been issued by J. A, Carroll,. superintendent, Agricultural Societies Branch, On- tario Department of Agriculture. Dates for fairs in Huron County are as follows: Bayfield, August ,24-25 (it was October 7-8 last year); Blyth, Sept. 8-9; Seaforth, Sept. 9-10; Exeter, Sept. 22-23; Zurich, Sept. 27-28; Kirkton, Sept. 30 -Oct. 1; Brussels, Oct, 1; For(lwich, Oct. 1-2. Canadian National Exhibition, Toronto, Aug, 27 -Sept. 11; West- ern Fair, London, Sept, 13-18; International' Plowing Match, Lindsay, Oct. 12-15; Royal Winter Fair, Toronto, Nov. 16-24. 0 COMING EVENTS Street , Frolic, Clinton, Friday, July 16, sponsored by Clinton Lions Club. Dance in Town Hall at night, 27.28-.29b The annual memorial service of Ball's Cemetery, Hullett, will be held at the Cemetery on Sun- day evening, July 4, at 7.30. Knox United Church, Auburn, will have charge and Rev. A. G. Hewitt will conduct the service. 27-b Town. Council Adjusts Sewerage Rentals A special meeting of Clinton Town Council was held in the Council Chamber Monday even- ing with all members present ex- cept Ald. O. L. Paisley. According to the minutes of the meeting, "the meeting was called by the .Mayor to give considera- tion to the adjustment of sewer- age water rentals as it pertains to industries. "After considerable discussion as to ways and means of arriv- ing at an equitable system of rates to be charged, it was moved by Councillor Crich. seconded by Councillor Hattin that the sewer- age water rentals be adjusted on the following basis: that all rent- als amounting to over $25 per quarter be discounted by the PUC 50 per cent" Carried. Successful Students At Stratford Normal Examination results of the teacher training courses given at Stratford Normal School contain the names of a number of suc- cessful candidates from this sec- tion of Huron County. The list includes: Edith . Elizabeth Donaldson, Goderich; Herbert Ross Erring- ton, R.R. 2, Auburn; Dorothy Gwendolyn Finnigan, Dungan- non; ungannon; Rita Genevieve Foster, God- erich; Mary Kathleen Holmes, R.R. 2, Clinton; Lois Marie Mid- dleton, R.R. 3, Clinton; Donald Harry Yungbiut, R.R. 1, Auburn, 0 HOLIDAY AT POST OFFICE Postmaster G. Morley Counter has announced that there will be four-hour service at Clinton Post Office on Thursday, July 1, from 10.30 to 11.30 a.m., and from 12.30 M 3.30 p.m. The lobby will he open until 6 p.in. University graduate Gordon K. Murray sits in booth fitted out like an aircraft, learning how to operate radio range flying instruments. Chief of Air Stall Makes Presentation Tenders Received 50 RCAF Houses Tenders have been called, closing in Ottawa, Wednesday, July, 7, by the Dominion Gov- ernment, for the construction of 50 homes on RCAF Station, Clinton, for families of mar- ried RCAF personnel, The project was announced in The NEWS -RECORD' sev- eral months ago, as part of a Canadian - wide construction proposal costing $20,000,000 on army and air force bases. The same number of dwellings is planned for RCAF Station, Centralia.. The new houses, for which tenders are now being received, will help to alleviate a short- age of accommodation for RCAF personnel in this area. It is understood that first choice likely will be given to person- nel whose duties require them to be on or near the Station. TURNIP CLUB DRAWS PRAISE FOR L. G. BROWN Huron County will have a tur- nip club this year, it is announc- ed by the Crops, Seeds and Weeds Branch, Ontario Department of Agriculture. Organized by Le- Roy G. Brown, Clinton, Agricul- tural Representative for Huron County, it is reported that this club now has 37 members. The 'basis of award in the turnip -growing competition has been decided as follows: field score, 400 points; field notes and financial statement, 150 points; exhibit at club fair, 100 points; Judging competition, 100 points; club work and cultural practices, 150 °points; attendance at meet- ings, 100 points. At a recent meeting, the Tut. - nip Committee, Ontario Crop Im- provement. Association, passed a resolution complimenting Mr. Brown on his initiative and int- erest in turnip production, and expressing appreciation for his work in furthering the welfare of this important cash crop. A Thrilling Finish at Clinton Races 8;+ ABOVE shows one of a number of excellent pictures taken at Clinton Horse Races Wednesday last by Ken Fowler of Fowler Bros.,. photographers. It is the first heat of the second race (2.24 class) with the horses rounding the northwest turn into the home stretch. Mc- ILlNA, the.heet winner, driven by Ed Slack, lagersvllle, has passed,odt of the range of the camera. BOB LOCKHART, own- ed and driven;' by J. Broome, Seaforth, (in shirt sleeves), Is pounding along in front, closely ifollowed by IRENE FRISCO, owned and driven by, J. Mellenbacker, Hagersville, which eventually placed second,. with Bob Lockhart third. Bunched behind are HARRY VAN, 14388 SINATOR BROOK, and PEGGY' AXWORTRY (J' R. Burns, Seaforth), with BARBARA ANN bringing up the rear. It was a gala day at RCAF Station, Clinton, Wednesday af- ternoon, June 30; when the first Flight Cadets to receive training under the peacetime training plan of the Royal Canadian Air Force, were graduated. The presentation of the new radio officers' double wings, for the first time, was made to seven flight cadets and six officers by Air Marshal W. A. Curtis, CB, CBE, DSC, ED,' Ottawa, chief of the Air Staff, RCAF. At the same time, thirteen air- men, who had qualified as radio technicians, were awarded their diplomas. Attended by Staff Air Marhsal Curtis arrived by air at Centralia Airport Wednes- day morning, and then motored to RCAF Station, Clinton, attend - RCAF Head Here • AIR MARSHAL W. A. CURTIS CB, CBE, DSC, ED, Chief of the Air Staff, who was scheduled to make the presentation of the new double wings to the members of the graduating class at RCAF Station, Clinton, Wednesday af- ternoon. ed by a group of aides and rep- resentatives of Air Force Head- quarters, Ottawa. Immediately upon arrival, members of the visiting party were taken on a tour of the Sta- tion, in order to view the train- ing facilities utilized by the radio officers. Luncheon was served in the Officers' Mess. Full Seale Ceremonial A full-scale ceremonial wings parade took place during the af- ternoon, complete with colour party as guard of honour, and with RCAF Central Air Com- mand Band, Trenton, in attend- ance. Wing Commander A. Chester Hull, DFC, commanding officer of the Station, was In charge of the parade, and Air Marshall Curtis took the salute at the march past. A special feature scheduled was the fly-past of three Dakota aircraft from Centralia at the (continued. on page eight) A Smile for Today! Change of Pace The story -is told of how Robert Bencliley, leaving a restaurant, strolled •over to the uniformed marl at the: curb and' brlakiy'de- man`c ed,, "A cab, please!" The "doorman" turned swiftly and glared at Benchley who, sud- denly observing the smart ad- miral's uniform, gulped: "Make it a battleship!"