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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1948-10-21, Page 1WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE CLINTON NEW ERA -ESTABLISHED 1865 No. 43 -- 70th Year: Whole No. 6327 CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER. 21, 4948 First Section -Pages 1 to 8 liSt DID YOU SHOOT YOUR WILD goose today? . . That is the question they have been asking Ellwood 'Epps, well known local sportsman . So Ellwood, ac- companied by three members of his staff - George and Jessie Campbell, and Bob Morgan •• went out hunting along Lake Huron north of Goderich Tuesday morning, and brought back seven beautiful geese - five .Canades and two Blues -weighing from seven to ten pounds each . . However, the wild geese now have just about all wended their way south for the winter . . s. OUR OLD FRIEND AND SUB - scriber, Fred Sioman, formerly of Clinton, writes from Capreol: "Good idea for you to leave your daily job and run up to Brace - bridge, Huntsville, etc., to see hew grand Ontario can look In the autumn . . In Huron and Sudbury last weekend, the best of the fall seemed to be finished, but Muskoka and Parry Sound Districts were at their best." , Thanks for the tip, but how to get away? , . WITH A CLINTON TEAM STILL participating in organized base- ball competition, the first snow- storm hit the district Sunday night, October 17, constituting somewhat of a record .. , It was the earliest snowfall for many years ... Cliff Epps, who keeps a yearly record, reports that dive years ago, on October 17, 1943, snowflurries occurred but the ground was not covered, as this year , The weather was quite cold, however , . . A year ago, the first frost was on September 22 . , a r4 , THOSE "FEW- AND -FAR- between. people, the evening church goers, if they looked up- ward into the. northern sky Sun- day evening, witnessed something very beautiful and very :unus- ual . It was the Northern Lights, in blood -red hue, com- peting successfully with heavy banks of dark cloud , . We do not know the reason for the colour , , . WHO WOULD LIKE A HURON County Museum where articles of historic interest could be placed with some hope that they might be preserved for posterity'? Two Gorrie men, Norman Wade and S. H. Neill, called on The NEWS -RECORD Friday afternoon in connection with the matter, and we referred them to. Clinton Women's Institute In our opinion, the W.L with all its branches throughout the County, is the proper organization to take up this work . In one other county at least, Simcoe, the W:I, established a County Museum some years ago and has operated it very successfully with the help of the County Council . _ . * * a WE DON'T KNOW ANYTHING about the game of cribbage but we are informed that securing a score of 29 is "really something" Harold McPherson, Clinton garage man and Od'dfellow, did just that in a match with Roy Mann a few days ago . * * * HURON OLD BOYS' ASSOCIA- tion of Toronto is an active or- ganization which deserves the support of every loyal Huronian and former Huronian . Gor- don L. Fowler, 200 Cottingham St., Toronto, chairman of the At - Home Committee, which is stag- ing the annual At -Home in Casa Loma Tuesday, Nov. 16 "feels it is regrettable that some form of census has not .been devised which would enable us to keep. tab on the great numbers of young people who . come to this city (Toronto) each year . lf, therefore, any person wishes to have a name or names added to our mailing list, they are in- vited to write me or any member of the executive giving name and address, and that party will be Personally contacted." Here is an opportunity for . any former Huronian, now living in the Queen City, to renew acquaint- anceships . *'a * CLINTON LIONS ARENA PRE- sents a much smarter appearance since the front surface and a portion of the steel hip roof has been painted with aluminum paint, covering up the old un- sightly rust . . . The word "Arena" has been painted in black letters on the front, end it is planned to paint in a Lions emblem or something like that A room for young hockey players es has been added under theY northend seating; it is around 25 feet by nine feet, and should fill a great need of the younger generation , , , * + r IT'S A SMALL WORLD AFTER all, , When' Mrs. Margaret aora- The Weather High Low High L1948 w Oct. 14 54 34 68 36 15 56 32 78 50 17 57 38 77 60 18 41 '•;'30 ,75 60 19 44 '31 66 52 Clinton's Population ecord High of 2,409 PLAN SUPERVISION FOR SCHOOL KIDS CROSSING STREET Two ratepayers who have young children attending school, were a deputation before Clinton Public School Board et the Oc- tober meeting in the 'school. They requested supervision of children going to and from kindergarten classes in Ontario St. Church basement, and also of those go- ing to and from school proper. The Board decided to. take im- mediate action to see that the re- quest for supervision was carried out, It was decided 'that the National Film Board showing should he made once a month. Chairman A. F. Cudmore pre- sided at the meeting, and all members were present. One of the 'trustees, W. J. Cook, had passed away since the September meeting. G. G. Gardiner, Goderich, new Public School Inspector for South Huron, called on the school dur- ing the month, looked over the building, and said he would pay an official visit later, it was re- ported. In his September report, Prin- cipal George H. Jefferson said the school had an enrolment of 335 pupils, with an average at- tendance of 316 or 93 per cent. Enrolment by classes was as follows: George Jefferson, 35, grades 7 and 8; Miss Edna Jam- ieson, 32, grades 6 end 7; Lyle McKee, 39, grades 5 and 6; Mrs. Dorothy Ball,' 37, grade 4; Miss Luella Johnston, 39, grade 3; Mrs. Swan, 40, grade 2; Miss Edith Erb, 32, grades 1 and 2; Miss Donaida Adams, 33, grade 1; Mrs. Bessie Falconer, 48, kindergarten. The Principal reported that inoculations are being carried on weekly by School Nurse Miss Maribelle Mackenzie, and MOH Dr. F. G. Thompson. Instruction in music is being given by Mrs. Bert Boyes each week. He stated that the school grounds "teeters" need new planks to be of service. One of the school radios disap- peared from the Principal's of- fice during the summer vacation and has not been located. Lyle McKee suggests teat, with another length of' hose, ,a::school rink could be constructed on the grounds during the winter season. Superior Market Changes Hands Here The Superior Food Market, lo- cated at the corner of Huron and Isaac Streets, Clinton, at the main intersection, changed hands this week, when two local men, Reg. Ball and George M. Lavis, purchased the stock and equip- ment from T. R. Thompson. Both Messrs, Ball and Lavis, and T. R .Thompson, have announce- ments published elsewhere in this issue. Messrs. Ball and Levis have placed in charge of the business, Herbert G. Bridle, Goderich, a former A. and P. Stores man- ager, with many years' exper- ience in the grocery field. He is now looking for a house in Clinton to which to move his wife and two small children as soon es available. T. R. Thompson, who purchas- ed the business more than 12 years ago from J. T. McKnight and Son, will continue to reside in Clinton, and will take a vaca- tion before embarking on any further business ventures. Rhynas, a native of Bayfield now residing in Toronto, recently was on her way to attend, the annual convention of the American Hos- pital Association in Atlantic City, she stopped overnight in Phila- delphia, visiting some of the shops as well as historical places •Mrs. Rhynas writes that while looking around Gimbel Brothers' fine store, one of the department heads asked what part of Canada she came from,. as the Ontario Lands and Forests insignia was on her son's uni- form . . . Her son replied, "To- ronto" ... "WeII," said the gentle- man, "I came from Canada, too. I am William J. Maguire. I was born in Blyth, near Clinton. My brother was station master at Clinton for a time" , . District Couples Principals' In Pretty Weddings Pictured in their wedding photos are MR. AND .MRS. GORDON HENRY RATHWELL end MR. AND MRS. GEORGE, MELVIN ROY,,, CANTELON, whose marriages were„ interesting events of Saturday,Oct'ober 16. Mrs, Rathwel* the former Helen Isobel Nediger, is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Neatger, Sr., Clinton, and her husband is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. RathWell, Bay, , ld.. They chose Wesley -Willis United Church, Clinton, as the scene of their bridal and following a honeymoon in Eastern Ontario, will take up residence on the groom's farm in Gc Crich Township, Mrs, C}aatelon, formerly Doris Ruth Reid, is the youngest daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Fred Reid, Front ;load, Stanley Township, and the groom is the younger son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Canteion, .alsot'of Stanley Township, This couple were married at the home of the bride's parents and following a wedding trip to Detroit, Mich., and other points, will take up residence on the groom's farm in Stanley Township. -Photos by Fowler Bros, Studio FOUR JUNIOR CLUB TEAMS JUDGE AT OAC Four Junior Farmer Club teams from Huron will take part in the Inter -club Judging com- petition at Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph,._on- Friday, Oc- tober 22. These teams were picked from the calf, swine and grain clubs which were conduct- ed during the past summer in Huron County, These boys had to be within the ages of 16 and 21 and to make a good showing in their own club before being chosen for the teams. Following is a list of the teams together with the clubs which they represent: Blyth Baby Beef Club -i. Jas. Snell, Clinton; 2. Bill Taylor, Bell grave; Seaforth Swine Club - 1. Francis Rackwell, Seaforth; 2. Merton Keyes, Seaforth; Dungan- non Grain Club -1, D. A. Hackett, R.R. 7, Lucknow; 2. Ken Petrie, Dungannon; 3. Gordon Turton, R. R. 5, Goderich (one of the above three boys will be spare man); Exeter Senior Grain Club -.1, Jim Harris, Kirkton; 2. Bruce Shapton, Exeter. It is hoped that the boys will make a good showing at Guelph on Friday. Fred Kirby President Students' Council Fred Kirby was elected presi- dent of the Students' Council of Clinton Collegiate Institute at the annual school -wide election of officers Friday last. It is planned to hold one open meeting a month, The most pressing duty of the new execu- tive is the holding of the annual school invitation party on Fri- day evening, Ootober 29. Students' Council officers for 1948-49 are as follows: President, Fred Kirby; 1st vice president, Dorothy McGuire; 2nd vice-president, Clare Maltby; secretary, Nancy Ford; treasurer, Bili Andrews; representatives - boys' sports, Bill Nediger; girls' sports, Isobel Chowen; Form V, Catherine Fingland; Form IV, Grover Clare; Form III, Phyllis Haply; Form IIa, Jack Wilson; Form Iib, Mary Morritt; Form Ia, Bernice Denomme; Form Ib, Harris Oakes; Form lc, Edwin Dunn. Dean G. N. Luxton Elected Bishop Archdeacon W. A. Townshend Second The sixth Bishop of Hurond Thitry-two candidates received of England in Canada, is Very l votes in the first ballot. Dean Rev.GeorgeN,Luxton, 47 -year- Luxton received47 clerical votes -old Dean of Huron and rector` out of 150, and 107 lay votes out of St. Paul's Cathedral, London. of 309. Archdeacon Townshend He succeeds the late Archbishop received 46 clerical votes and 80 Charles A. Seager, who died I lay votes. September 9, On the second ballot, Dean Bishop -elect Luxton�'was chos- ,Luxton received 76 clerical votes en on the second ballot at spec -lout of 151, and 170 lay votes out tai session of the Synod of H rr- out 305. Archdeacon Townshend oon London s y in Lo d n Tue da . He led in the first ba/lot from both the was accorded 49 clerical votesand 90 lay votes, clergy and laymen, and received a clear and overwhelming ma Delegates from St. Paul's Par- jority on the second ballot. ish, Clinton, were Rev. R. M. P. Archdeacon W. A. Townshend, Bulteei, J. 3. Zapfe and C. 0, Goderich ' Township native and Middleton, while Auburn was graduate of Clinton Collegiate'rperesented by C. E. Asquith as Institute, who is secretary-Treas- lay delegate. _ Rev. Laverne Mor- urer of the Synod of Huron, ran gan, Bayfield, also attended as second in both the first and se- a delegate. Goderich was repre- 20 45 34 69 40 cond 'ballots. 'seated by Rev. B. It Farr, Dr, Rain: .48 laches .42 inches In third place was Rev. W, L, J. M. Graham, G. L. Parsons and Snow: 3 inches Wrgiht, Bishop of Algoma: A. P. Sttirdy,' Danish Butter Reaches Clinton Imported Danish butter in an agricultural area like Huron County? But that's just it, al- though G. Ralph Foster, local manager of Canada Packers Limited, explains tha�t 1!yyhile there.is aro shortage icrC„linton- and immediate district, we plan to distribute to Windsor and other areas where there is a deficiency." Two carloads, consisting of 500 firkins (small wooden casks), each containing 11.2 pounds, arrived by CNR freight yesterday, and the butter im- mediately was unloaded at Clinton Creamery, operated by Canada Packers Limited. The total shipment was 56,000 pounds. Out of a 15 -million -pound purchase by the Federal Gov- ernment, three million pounds have arrived at Montreal in this shipment for distribution at domestic ceiling prices to points in Canada where short- age is most prevalent. 0 COURT OF REVISION OCT. 26 Clinton Town Council is hold- ing a Court of Revision in the Town Council at 7.30 p.m„ Tues- day next, October 26, with Reeve G. W. Nott as chairman. One appeal, that of Mrs. M; Nicker- son, Rattenbury St, West, for lower assessment, is on the list. She claims that her property has depreciated in value. 0 A Canadian Legion Service Bureau officer .will be at J. R. Butler's office on Friday, Octob- er 22, from 1--4 p.m. Any vet- eran with any problem relative to pensions and allowances will be welcome for an interview. -o COMING EVENTS Londesboro United Church, 50th anniversary, Sunday, October 17, and Sunday, October 24; turkey supper, Community Hall, Tues- day, October 26. 42-3-x Reception for Mr. and Mrs. Donald Crich, Londesboro Com- munity Hall, Friday, October 22. Everyone welcome; ladies please bring lunch. 43-b Country Fair, Wesley -Willis United Church, Saturday, October 23, 3 p.m. Auspices Women's Association and Girls' Club. 40-b C.C.I. Hallowe'en Party and Invitation night, Friday, October 29, Collegiate Auditorium. Every- one welcome. 43-b Bazaar, Council Chamber, Clin- ton, Saturday, October 30, booths, afternoon tea, price 35 cents, opens at, 3 p.m. Sponsored by Holmesvilie W.A. and W,M 43 -4.S. -b Hallowe'en Party boys all bo s and girls of Clinton and rural schools, C.C.I. Auditorium, Clin- ton, Saturday evening, Oct. 30, at 7.30 p.m. 43-44-x CKNX Barn Dance Broadcast, from Town Hall, Clinton, 'Satur- day, Oct. 30, at 8 p.m. sharp. Dancing 9.30 -- 12. Huron Fish and Game Club.cents, Adults 75 43-4-x children 50 cents. "Fun for You," hilarious com- edy sponsored by Clinton Branch 140, Canadian Legion, Town Hall, Clinton, Wednesday -- Thursday, November 3--4. All local talent; Don't miss it! 43-4-b Summerhill Ladies' Club Ba- zaar, Saturday, November 6, 3 p.m., Council Chamber, Clin- ton. Booths, home baking, ap- ron novelty, farm produce, touch - and -take. 43-4-5-b HURON COUNTY BOYS DO WELL' AT PLOW MATCH Increase Is 400 In Three Years Colts "On Spot" Here Saturday Fans from far and near are expected to attend the second match for the Ontario Base.. ball 'Association Intermediate "C" championship in Commun- ity Park here Saturday after- noon at 2.30 sharp. It's "do-or- die" for Clinton Colts; as they lost the first game in Cale- donia yesterday 15-10, and the series, has been shortened to hest -two -in -three Population of. the Town of Clinton - exclusive of its sub- urban areas and the RCAF Sta- tion now stands at 2,409, the highest figure in its history, ac- cording to . the assessment and population return of Town Asses- sor J. W. Manning. This indicates an increase of 165 over a year ago, and 392 over three years ago. In 1947 the total was 2,244; in 1946, 1,990; and in 1945, 2,017. Taking into consideration the The first adjacent areas, .including the game of the series RCAF Station, the population of was scheduled for Community 'the "Clinton community" proh- Park here Saturday afternoon ably is well over 4,000. last, but after threatening all morning, ram fell in torrents St. James' Ward Largest at the noon hour, making the clay diamond a sea of mud. not only the largest ward In Members of the Caledonia team town, but also has shown the and scores of supporters drove biggest increase during the past all the way up here, but were year. . This ward includes all forced to turn back without a properties south of the CNR tracks game being played. where many wartime houses have o been erected recently. St. James' Ward (Ward II) is 1947 1948 @ Ward I (St. Andrew's) 508 546 Ower Savings Ward II (St. James') ., 647 716 Ward IIIS . . 626 649 Still Needed Ward IV (St. George's) 473 498 Officials Say The power shortage is still acute throughout Ontario and in Clinton and district, it was stat- ed by A. E. Rumball, superin- tendent, Clinton Public Utilities Totals 2,244 2,409 Assessments Up Total assessment of the Town now stands at $1,067,475, Asses• sor Manning reported, in addit- ion to exemptions totalling $554,- 700 (over 9200,00 in new war- time houses). This total coma Commission, which supplies prises $168,940 for land, $802,640 electrical energy to the town, for buildings, and 995,895 for and b A. M. Knight, business assessment, y g , man ager, Clinton Rural Operating Area, Hydro -Electric Power Commis- sion of Ontario. In an announcement publish - Huron County boys made a ed on Page Three today, Superin- good showing in the Inter -County tendent Rumball +expressed competition at the International thanks to those who are co - Plowing Match near Lindsay on operating 100 per cent in saving Thursday and_P.rrday, last power, but 4eeiared that the foot. fie ai t i 1 m ns, tha .w. ire at 1 ....e 1 • ere: al 3 1 e Rsu w W kn Pdw'� Class, boys under 20, John Clark, above our quota, and world Iike Goderieh, and Art Bell, Goderich. everyone to help out to save These boys placed eighth out of further drastic, arbitrary cut - eleven teems which tool. part in I offs. this competition. The present compulsory cut - Inter -County tractor class, ICetr .ifs -form 12 noon to 1 p,m., and Rogerson, Seafprth, Arthur Bol- ifrom 6.30 to 7.30 p.m. -are con - ton, Dublin. These boys placed tinning. llth out of a field of 19 teams. Competition was keen in all classes and there was a large number of very good lands plow - Addressed C. of C. Superintendent Rumball, by request, addressed the members of Clinton Chamber of Com - ed in both of these classes. ;merce at their monthly meeting These boys are to be coirgrat ; in the Town Council Chanrber slated on all their winnings, and Thursday evening last, and sn- it is hoped that in another year Huron County will have a couple of plow teams which will make a good showing at the Inter- national Plowing Match. County Home Inmates Entertained by Band Clinton Citizens' Band gave a treat to the "boys and girls" at the County Home on Sunday af- ternoon last when they played a concert for them. Although the weather was not the best, many of the people gathered outside to hear the concert which Iasted about an hour and a quarter. Included in the programme were: Marches, "S.I.B.A", "Sal- utation," "Invercargill," "Hos- pitality,". "The Thin Red Line," and "New Colonial." Lewis Tab - butt favoured with a solo "Beauti- ful isle of Somewhere," the overture "Haut Monde," and the hymns "Sun of nay Soul," "Praise ye the Lord,""Diadem," "Jesus Lover of my Soul." The next concert is -planned to be given in the Town Hall on Sunday evening, November 14. e -_-_- Mr .and Mrs> Douglas G. Bell spent an enjoyable week -end in Detroit, Mich. swered many questions put by the gathering. It was decided to work along for the present but ask for drastic voluntary cuts in consumption on the part of the consumers. Finally, a motion was passed that the Chamber, with the co- operation of the Public Utilities Commission and Town Council, distribute dodgers to every house in town requesting voluntary re- ductions. This has not yet been done, however. Still Aboye Quota The Town of Clinton and Rural Operating Area are still above their quotas of 9,100 and 15,600 kilowatt-hours daily, respectively, according to the following of- ficial figures for the past ten days: Town Rural 9,100 kw. 15,600 kw. 10,480 no reeding 11,520 18,040 11,200 17,520 11,760 16,240 10,160 15,320 (below quota) " 16 11,680 no reading " 17 9,840 no reading (Sunday) (close to quota) " 18 .. 10,960 16,220 " 19 .. 11,280 16,300 Oct. 11 .. 12 .. " 13 .. " 14 .. " 15 D]y. average 10,987 16,607 (1,887 above quota) (1,007 above quota) New Broadfoot Bridge, Tnckersmith, Officially Opened by Thomas Pryde It was a gala day for Tucker- J. A. Coombs, Stratford, dis- smith Township Tuesday after- trict engineer, Department of noon when the new Broadfoot Highways, and T. Roy Patterson, Bridge at Brigend, over the Goderich, Huron County engin- Bayfield River, situated south of eer, addressed the gathering. of King's Highway 8, about half- Coun, J. W. Crich spoke of the Clinton and Sea- work that bad been done and waybetween n forth was officiallyopened. ened. . The cooperation extended. W. V. The old bridge was washed out Drury, the contractor, also spoke. M the spring floods of 1947, ne- cessitating a brand new structure which has just been completed: The contract was, carried out by W. V. Drury Construction Co„ Arthur, end the firm was well represented at the opening cere- monies. Consulting engineer was the Iate A. G. Garner, Stratford, who unfortunately was killed in a motor accident a few weeks ago. Reeve Arthur Nicholson pre- sided at the ceremonies, and the ribbon was cut and the bridge of- ficially opened by Thomas Pryde, Exeter, M.L.A. for Huron, in the absence of Hon. G. H. Doucett, Ontario, Minister of Highways. Mr. Pryde was introduced by Warden Hugh Berry. Ex -Reeve S. H. Whitmore told how difficult transportation had been. His chief concern had been for the mei/ courier, Mrs. Mun- roe, who had experienced great difficulty in reaching the homes, in some casesdoubling back ov- era g the roads tog et the mail de- livered. The first ear to go over the bridge was the Provincial Police car, followed by the Department of Highways truck with all offi- cials aboard. Officials and guests numbering about 60 motored to Commercial 'Hotel, Seaforth, where a banquet was held, wtih Townahlp Clerk and Treasurer E. P. Ches,:ev as chairman and master of ceremonies. Since June 1946, when the present Assessor came into of- fice, the increase in assessment of land and buildings is $34,680, in business assessment, $22,071, and in total assessment, $56,751. During the past four years, assessment totals have been as follows, indicating steady prog- Exemptions Totals 1945 504 .724 1946 $231 231,500 $1,039010,918 1947 321,500 1,049,633 1948 554,700 . 1,067,475 Local Lions Attend Fall Zone Meeting Clinton Lions Club was repre- sented at the annual Fell Meet- ing of Zone 3, District A-1, Lions International, at Milverton Tues- day evening. They were Presi- dent J. G. McLay, second vice- president Hugh R. Hawkins, secretary H. C. Lawson, and dir- ector Lorne Brown, Other clubs represented were Stratford, St.,' Marys, Seaforth, Mitchell, Brus- sels and 11/Riverton, the only ab- sentee being Goderich. Deputy District Governor Ro- bert McNair presided at the gathering, which followed a din- ner in the hotel. Short addresses were given by District Governor Clayton M. Rawlings, Windsor, and District Secretary Bruce M. Malcolm, Toronto. "Clinton Day" Here November d Watch out for "Clinton Day!" This unique goodwill and merchandising event will be held here on Saturday, No- vember 6. Clinton Chamber of Com- merce, at, its monthly meet- ing in the Town Council Cham- ber Thursday evening last, al- ter discussing the matter, voted to send the suggestion' to the Retail Merchants' Committee of the Chamber for considera- tion and action. With ten members present representing all branches of retail trade in town, this Committee met Tues- day evening under the chair- manship of Leslie Ball and de- cided unanimously to proceed with the proposal. So it's "Clinton Day" in Clinton, Saturday, November 61 Make 'a date to visit Clin- ton that day! 0 About 40 gallons of water are used by each person in the home every day. A Smile for Today! The Delightful Way "Pay one way and ride one way free," the round-trip excursion advertisement had read. So Sandy had purchased a ticket and was now embarked upon the lourner, But, strangely y encugh he did riot appear to be enjoying himself. With sober concentration he was reading the fine print on his sea turn ticket. The conductor paused beside his seat and inquired, "Everything all right?" "It will be if ye tell me one thing," Sandy replied. "I hae paid for one way and I get one way free. Will ye tall me which is the free way, coming or going, sae I can enjoy the ride?" •