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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1948-11-11, Page 14 WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE THE CLINTON' NEW ERA -ESTABLISHED 1865 ecord No. 46 -- 7oih Year; Whole No. 6.330 = CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER. 1 t, 1948 /The Horn Paper with the News qiod ., azuno---. * * a IT'S HUNTING 'TIME ADAIN in Northern toric, ane the boys from Clinton aid Viciniity have gone t :ane on their •Way... there. netwood 'Dein •and two ternpariions;from Lontdon are in eterfherri, fi7ipigen on a Ymoose hunt . , , George Little, Bayfield, George 'Caitiebell, •Jdhnn `Sturdy, entl.. William d'almer, are in Feeler Sound leiseseeet neer:'lt:lilting e ..e, "'Mitch" 'Shearing, Hill and Bob Riehl, "Jikee L• eBeaim, Bill ••cula.- well,,:and .'Tom 'Churchill, are er' will be 'Sit "George llv'iehi' "eainp'at Marmora on a deer hunting 'trip '. Beet of 'luck, fellewrs; and rmey'yetir''veaison tee pie -Allan... MID' SOU 'ITSTEN YIY. ON '"Neighbourly News" over" CBC last Sunday morning? If you did, .you Must have heard 'the 'story of 'efallowe'en, "a6• told by Vries A.:S. Holmes,'Clinton, in our issue df two weeks ago , , 'The 'contmeritator, Don Fair - 'belts, 'quoted "rhe artlele in full, ane also meta that ete -had ex- tended congintulations to Wil- liam "H. Campbell, 'Au'burn„ on :attaining 'his `92nd bii$Cnday e x a 'THE HEARTY -THANKS 01P 'the whole staff of the paper are due to 'Mrs. James Livermore, :I lrrg'Street, who bnaught a bas- ket of delirious pears to ourfe- flee this week . . She said that 'she got more than 'five bushels 'from the one tree . . , The editor :also was 'the recipient of some entertainment lucre. lovely raspberries last week i`rom An interesting feature in con - 'the garden of D. F. Cornish ,... notion with the day was the Thanks•e'hiiliotti•.... search fox the mysterious "Miss y • '1 Chamber of Commerce" in the TACK"SUTTER`WeeS IN'STerAT- efter'nenn,'me 'the 'elusive "Miss 'ford Monday evening when he 'was 'elettted vice-president of a new organization, Stratfoitd and District Hardware Assod'tation, comprising hardware men' from 'Woodstock to'Goderieh .. Earl Pounder, Stratford, is president, and W. Waldie, Stratford, is .secretaryetreasurter * * * 'THS 'NEWS -RECORD ttiliGANI- zation was given conatfderable praise 'for the production of the 'large "'Clinton Day" shopping edition last week, and dor these kind words 'we say '"many thanks." . . lititurally,-we were. feer7,'were won by A. P. Holmes, all very proud of the '16-pagesB,R; Se, 'Centel -1; and 'George 'issue and the "-heavy advertising1Baird;'R:R.'1,'Brucefield, =epee - patronage which it received from;tivd23r, 'the merchants, who cooperirted I 'Bastille Bros. featured a beauti- 100 per cent ._ . , .. fully decorated cake, weighing * " e ; Sive ;pounds '12 , ounces. at was 'BUT, "SPEAKING AS -THE, ED- was ey Miss 'Marie Melt/Dee,itor, we should ]ilea • to pay' Goderich. C, 3. Livermore of - tribute to the menibers of the I :fer'ed'two •prizes of laying kpelle staff who put a lot of extra effort, the winners being No. 30'and 'into"the'job fti order 'to get en No. '1'4. 'Holders of these -tickets edition, twice-as'large•per cope,; are asked to call at Liverntore'e with two-enni-a=half 'times as to receive 'their• prizes. many copies, printed as in a4 :Rodeo Great Suoeess normal week, 'out on 'time ••t The rodeo circus, sponsored'by 'Laurie Colquhoun, Clarence Coop Clinton"Lions Club, packed Lions er, Howard 'Cowles, and yours) Arena, and there was 831 paid 'ne dy worked all -night -long Wed admissions, "11*e tions'Chth net- nesday last,•and G. E. Hail, (for- ,red about $115 as its share' of the mer publisher.who kindly helped us out) and Benson 'Sutter untie. 'gate.'ithe acts were very cleverly late the night 'before. . Al- done, and the troupe was con- 'though'it was 'quite a strain, *e :sidered first -bless, •accomplished -what we went oaf -In the Town Hall, the "Eastern 'ter, end that -was-samething4.,,,.., ,wing Billies" stged a *very o successful concert and teatime PUBLICATION DELAYED square dance. 'The troupe ffeat- Publication of The NEWS- erred :Bees 'Mason, lanky singing RECORD this 'week -was delayed) �cocvboy. o on account of 'the 'Remembrance Day 'holiday, which Yell on Thnrs- CrtIxt=rHullde' .°�`uerye day, 'the normal day •of publeca •tion. For Vv C A. C„ Hull 0 Cf4NGRAtt1Li1ONS!Wing Commander A. Chester Mrs, 5. W. Shaw, 'beloved wife 'H•rtll, 'DFC, commanding officer ,of 'Cl1n'ten's grand •dld man of rpf RCAF Station, Clinton,ewas medfdine and sport, celebrates in Ottawa today to be decorat- another milestone ellong 'fifes ed by the French Government way to -morrow, Friday, Nevem for wartime service with the ber 12. The 1V'EWS-RECORD ItCItF. Ile received the Croix joins With 'the iettizems of the de Guerre with silver star, town and 'ideality in *expressing while 14 other •Canedians who feltttitations ,on 'this •occasion, • served in the 'RCAF •during o the war, were awarded deeera- REMEmcBRPi'NC :DAY / POEM SONO Delicated to Our Fallen Heroes ,(By Wineaef' red ,A'brens, Bayfield) In memory let us rally together Gallant Dead Remembered in Services To -day CLINTON DAY IS CONSIDERED 'GREAT SUCCESS 'Clinton's Vet co-operptiv€ at- tempt to stage a big community oodwili and shopping day Isere, proved a great success Saturday: last. G. Ralph Foster, presieent, Clinton acid District chamber of Commerce, which staged the. event, in a statement to The NEWS -RECORD, said: "Clinten Day, aa'terdi`rr'g 'to a cross-sectional survey, appeals to have '(,leen e succ'es's. As a 'first venture of this )nidi nee 'feel valuable experience has been saloon. Probably the 'finest 'result of all; 'however, was the 'ilavelop- ment of a spirit of cooperation anteing our business 'people. If this type of team Work can be- come our regular'pratitise,'"Citti- flee will enjoy a degree of sue - cess not formerly eliouglik 'geos- able," -- More More 'than "5:0110 Visitors A survey anode tenting the daY indicated That 'more than ' 5,000 visitors peetked 'their way into Clinton on 'Saturday, cats alone totalling more 'tlialt '060. They came from every part 'of 'Huron County, a special shoppitlg edition of The NLWS-RECORD last week, having 'leen 'dietribtited in sev- erel thousand homes to 'acquaint the people with the bargains and Clinton" in the evening. Miss Joyce Hawkins, 13, 'found both young ladies and received $5 for each capture, "!cuss Chamber" turned 'out 'to 'be 'Miss Nicole Fraser, and "Miss Clinton" was Miss 'Helen'Codk. 'Other "Pyl1zes Several Clinton merchants tee fared prizes for which draws wereilteid, 'Kenneth Doig, R.14.a1, Seaforth, was the winner of a table 'model radio valued at $55, at Bliwoo'cl'Epps'Sport Sheep. The prizes'dffered ' by' Canada Teas- ers I3mited, $10 and $5 worth of - To honour our dear brothers that are gone, They fell on Duty's line to protect Both yours and mane. Their memory with us shall ever be, Chorus: Fallen heroes, fallen heroes, To -day we honour you. eye remember, yes, we re- member, And we all, are proud of you, ' Fallen heroes, fallen heroes, You left us with a loving memory, You gave your ell on Duty Line And gave us freedom so Divine, Though you had to say good bye, ' The Union Sack is flying • high. e, t Fallen heroes, we honour you. • tions which ranged up to the rank of Commander of the Legign of 'Honour. Hon. Francisque Gay, French ambassador to i•Centede, .eun- ferred -the awards. Town Will Pay .$500 for New Assessinent , The Town of, Clinton will proceed with the new 'assessment system as required by the County of Huron, it was decided et the November meettktg of Clinton Town Council Monday evening. The meeting was rather a long drawn-out affair, lasting to nearly midnight'; Mayor A. J. McMurray presided and all mem- bers were present. Chief discussioPi-and it went on for a long : time before final settlement Wes made - centred around the remuneration that should be paid .'Town Assessor 3. W. Manning ,for his services' in completing the new detailed assessment. ,Motion and Amendments 'The first motion presented by Ald. Mel Crich and M. J. Agnew was "that Council contract with the present assessor to complete the assessment as required by the County equalization plan for an allowance of $500, plus •reg- ular salary." Reeve '.G, W. Nott and Aid. 0. L. 'Paisley presented an antend- ment'"•that Councilapprove pay- ing the assessor a bonus of $100 to .February 15, 1949, for con- tinuance of equalized assessment." Ald. Agnew and J. W. Nediger presented an •amen•IIment to 'the amens hent 'ethat, $100 •mentioned in amendment be deducted from offer of $500.menfioned in mo- tian:" AIB..'Agnew called for voting by .yeas and najys, the second amendment oarr}aing by 5-3, as follows: YEAS -McMurray, Ag- new, Crich, Nediger, Sheddick; AY NS -Nott, : Hattin, Paisley. To Retire Monday PR1IMII MINISTER ICING Who, at 73, has announced that he 'vcwi'l retire as Prime Minister of Canada on Monday, November 1-5,. after 'serving '21 years, five months 'and -eight days --a total 'af '7;829 'days. I11=health.'hes con- fined him to his home 'gime 'liis return 'from -overseas. t ;SMIT SNOWPLOWING AT 15 HOURLY eitnekersniith ' Towneliip ' Council met in the 'Town Hail, Seaforth, on :Saturday 'afternoon, "Novem- ber 6. All 'members -were pres- ent and 'Reeve A. Nicholson pre- sided; Tenders of. C. lemtoul and Harold 'Nicholson for snowplow- ing `township ;roads were accept- ed at tender price ..of $5 per hour, subject to the 'approval el the -Department df "Haghways of Ontario, Drury 'Construction Company was •paid $11,267.20 on account of the Broa&ifoot'Bririge'and the Hydro -Electric Power Commis - Sion 'was peed $37,17 re Bruce - field street lights. 'Fos. 'bounties of " $3 each were paid "Charles'Lane, ' William Pep- per, 'Robert "Wallace and .'James, Racho. The Clerk was instructed -to advertise Court of Revision on the 1949 Assessment Roll, Nov. 1'5,', -at 2 pm., in 'the 'Towel 'Hall. By=1ow No, 10, 1948, confirm-; 'ung rates of taxation for 1948 was passed. 'The *General "Township. rate for 1948 is '11:5 Mills, •ex elusive of provincial • sdibsidy of one null. The Clerk was instres:tee to advertise 'in 'loe,li •papers asking 'the co-operation of ratepayers by placing their mail oexes or. swinging .poles '3n order • se'facil- itate snowplow •esperetions. The treasurer was authorized to .return 'bond of 1100 'to 'Earp 'x?alk who could vtot fulfil leis sidewalk contract *owing 'to the fact that the Towneetp could ,,ot obtain sufficient cement. Accounts grassed were as fol- lows. Roads, $18,816:91; selecting ,jurors, $12; salaries, $100; chick- . ris 'killed by dogs, $36;50; sup- plies $17.90; Brucefield street inghts, :$37.17; fox 'bounties, 412; advertising, $68.53; relief, $75;90; postage, $5. Council adjourned to ,meet ;on December 4, at ;2 pen. Mr. and Mrs. '0.. Diamond Potter Mark 'wedding .Anniversary The home of Mr, end Mrs, 0. W. Potter, IRaltten'buryr St. Et, was the scene of a very unique occasion on Saturday, November 6, when Mr, and 'Mrs. Potter celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary. Sixty years ago Annie E. Start and Oliver W. Potter were married at Curries in Oxford County. • For 30 years they resided at Porter's Hill and for the past 30 years have lived to Clinton, Mr. Potter, born in Goderich Township on ,August 31, 1865, and Mrs. Potter, born at Curries on April 10, 1867, are enjoying excellent health. A family dinner was served to about 20 guests on Saturday and then later Mi. and Mrs. Potter were at home to their friends (Music on request) from 3 to 5 in the afternoon and from '7 to 9 in the evening. Re- ceiving with` the bride of 60 The Weather years were her two bridesmaids, High Low High Low, Mrs. W. D. Smith and ,Miss Sara 1948 1947 Start, Curries, both sisters of the Nov, 4 63 49 52 46 bride. 5 63 53 54 451 For receiving 'Mrs. Potter wore 6 63 50• 55 49 a figured black silk jersey dress '7 52 44 55 46 with an orchid corsage while. the 8 51 31 54 32 bridesmaid's wore:. black crepe 9 56 39 39 31 with corsages of red roses, 10 57 39 40 .261. Presiding at the tea table in Rain.: 1,67 inches ,99 inches the afternoon were Mrs, H. Bartel end Mrs, 8. 3. :Zapf; and in the evening Mrs. E, A. Fines and Mrs, A. M. 'Knight 1'kad the honours. Assisting in the tea room were Mrs. A. E. 'Maddy, Clinton, and Mrs. L. W. Dippell, Bowmanville, daughters of the bride end groom, also Mrs, G. 'A. Walker, Mrs. H. A. McIntyre and Misses Peggy and Marion Deepeli, grand -daughters of Mn. and Mrs.nleotter. 1 Di' H. F. 'Potter, Brooklyn, N.Y., 'the only son of the hon- oured couple, who was unable to, be present for the occasion, tele - 'phoned his congratulations to his parents. I ' Along with many floral gifts and other tokens of good will was a club chair, the gift of various organizations of Ontario St, Unit- ed Church, of which both Mr, and Mrs, Potter are very faithful members, , :County Assessor Speaks Town Assessor -J. W. Mannan, , in Introducing (County Assessor Alex .Alexander, *:commented that HULLETT PLANS NOMINATIONS FRIDAY, NOV. 26 Hullett Township Council met in the Community Hall, Londes- bore, last week with Reeve John Armstrong presiding and all members of council present. A delegation of ratepayers with. reference to Branch A of the Kinburn' Swamp Drain,was pre- sent aid approached Council -on the assessment of this drain.' The work done had been a clean out job by the hour, it was point- ed out. There are two drains to this . branch and a' mistake had been made in the assessment. The Clerk was, instructed to issue chegues to the parties who were' wrongly .'assessed and the parties to pay their taxes as notified. Council adjourned to meet as a Court of Revision on the 1949 Assessment roll with /Conn. W, R. Jewitt acting as chairman. No action was taken on the app- eal' of George Farquhar. The Clerk was instructed to notify Miss Margaret Jackson that the assessment is still the same for the amount she owns and that Lot 93. will be assessed to William Straughan, The clerk made the 'necessary changes re the appeals on dogs, Following the re -convening of the Council, the nomination date was set es Friday, November 26, in 'the Community Hell, xiondes- bore, from 1 to 2 p.m., with the Vection date, if necessary, as lgonday, December e. 0 Challenge Give To Those Living An . impressive service "in Hundreds of residents of Cline remembrance" was held in On -" ton and district' and personnel of tario St. United Church, Clinton, RCAF Station, Clinton, attended Sunday morning when members a public service here Thursday of Clinton Branch No. 140, Can- in remembrance of the gallant 'adieu Legion BESL, paraded men of this community who gave from the Legion Hall and oc- their lives in World Wars I end II.. cupied the central pews. A large The service was conducted en - congregation was in attendance. der the auspices of Clinton Branch Rev. W. J. Woolfrey, minister No. 140, Canadian Legion, and of the church, was in charge of Clinton Council of Churches. It the service, and special music was held in Wesley -Willis United was provided by the choir under Church, commencing at ten the !direction of Mrs, Edward 'o'clock; and following this ser- Wendorf. The choir sang an an vice, wreaths were laid . on the them, "Land of Our Birth'', with Cenotaph at the Post Office. solo part by Mrs. Ii, C. Lawson, and "0 Valiant Hearts" was The Legionnairewere in cost:- rendered as a vocal solo by Les- mend of their president, Dr. H. lie Pearson, A. McIntyre, while the RCAF Rev. Mr. Woolfrey welcomed detachment was in charge of tSquadron Leader George Shiles. he veterans of two wars to a service in remembrance of. the Each had its own colour party. by gallant dead of two wars. We Bannockburn Pipe Band, led ed all want peace and good -will Watson Webster, Varna, supplied among men," he said. eIt is music for the brief parade frothe for that and that alone that our the Legion Hail to the church, men have given their lives." He and back again. stated that it was rightly called Fine weather allowed the out - "Remembrance Day," but we door ceremonies to take place as must also remember that it scheduled. Provision had been brings to us a great responsibility. made to hold them in the church, New Day Dawns if necessary. "For many years after the first Veterans and RCAF personnel the central pews of the Great War, •November the 11th large church auditorium. was commemorated by us in real sincerity at a day of remem- brance. Clergy 3n Charge The tragedy was fresh Local clergy were in charge of in our minds; the memory of the service. Rev. R. M. P. Buiteel, those who had gone were very rector of St. Paul's Church of close to us. Wegathered in a England, presided and gave the BAYFIELD VETS public place in our towns and call to worship. The hymn, "Fight villages or eround centopaths we the good fight", was sung. Rev. REMEMBER DEAD had erected to their imperishable D. J. Lane, minister of Clinton AT FINE SERVICE memories. Presbyterian Church, read Psalm "This 'date marked the end of 46, Rev, Archibald Forsyth, min - an era and the beginning of a ister of Clinton Baptist Church, new day. It had been a war read a portion of Scripture. Rev. to end war`and most of us were W. J. Woolfrey, minister of On - quite certain that none of the tario St. Unted Church, led In belligerent nations -find that in- Prayer. Rev. Andrew Lane, min - eluded all the greater nations- ister of Wesley -Willis Milted would think of being an aggres- Church, delivered an appropriate sor again to start another eatas- Remembrance Day address, Rev. trophe among the sons of men. R. M. P, Bulteel pronounced the We were certain that all the Benediction. nations had learned the lesson The choir of Wesley -Willis that' war can achieve nothing for Church, augmented for the oe- the-. aggressor.; and,, Drily clesola- Vision, sang i n.,,appropriate selec- tion and pain for those who tion, "God of aur Fathers",' with may claim to be victors. Mrs. W. M, Nediger taking the "As the years went by, we solo part. The hymn, "O God went about our daily tasks and of love, 0 King of Peace", was in the 1930's remembrance day sung. became a sort ofof holiday with a I rious Wreaths Laid little amount r em ace em br n ThoVamas W. Morgan acted as which 'had worn into a sort oe parade marshal and master -of - custom because we wanted to ceremonies, end officiated at the feel patriotic. But in the later wreath -laying ceremonies at the years of the 1930's, we had come Cenotaph, when the following to see that our hopes were shat- wreaths were laid: tered and the great cloud of war RCAF, SIL Shiles -and LAC darkened our sky with a mighty Murphy; Province of Ontario, threat of an impending storm, Mrs. W. T. Hawkins (who lost a "We can hardly realize that we son in World War II); Town of have gone through, another war Clinton, Aid. M. J. Agnew; Cline for six long years. We come to- ton Public School, Yvonne Dales; day to this place after three Murphy Lodge, No, '710, LOL, Harry Crich; Clinton Lodge No. 84, AF and AM, George H. Jef- ferson; Clinton Lodge No. 83, IOOF, Harold McPherson; LOBA, Mrs. H. Sloman; Clinton Lions Club, Frank Finglend, ICC; Fire Department, J, A. Sutter; Wom- en's Institute, Mrs, C. Sturdy; Legion Ladies' Auxiliary, Mrs, Alex B. Reddy; Clinton Branch No, 140, Canadian Legion, Hugh R. Hawkins. (Through 'shortage of spalce, the fine address of Rev, Andrew Lane had to be left over until next week's issue). BYLAW PASSED FOR ELECTION IN TOWNSHIP Goderich Township Council met at the home of Miss Acheson, Holmesville, last week, The Department of Highways sent a statement of the part pay of subsidy now due which a- mounted to $10,536,61, which the treasurer stated was on hand. By=law No, 9 setting the nom- ination date as Friday, November 26, in Clinton Town Hall, and if necessary the election date to be December 6, was passed. Ira Rapson complained that the Township bull dozer had knock- ed down his fence and let his cattle on the road where one was injured and he felt that he was entitled to some compensation. Following the meeting council went to view the situation, The following accounts were paid: Austen Harris, fox bounty $54; Hedley Prowse one fox, $3; (By our Bayfield correspondent) 'Bayfield members of the Can- adian Legion attended service in this county equalization was a Trinity Church on Sunday even- seriaus'thing. ing. The rector 'was assisted in the service by Rev. F. G. Stotes bury, St Andrew's United Church, For the text 'of his 'thought- provoking address, Rev. LaVerne Morgan took St. Matt,, chapter :1Slir, Alexander said that 14 counties already have a 'county assessor, .and ifosrr municipalities in 1luron Countrj" the village .af Exeter and .Hensail, and two townships in thee north ne have 5, verse 9: "Blessed are the been done to 'elate,' eTie "poietted Pe iceinakers for they shall be outalhet:there,was no compulsion celled the children of God" 'In on the part of any municipality pointing out ghat those who had to adopt the plan, nor adopt the , given their lives in 'battle, those peratanent •car' system; there is who bad returned but were Ion- one card for each :ills- fined to hospital together with sessed, those who resumed their 'normal The County Assessor pointed lives in the community were •outithat the Town Council would Peacemakers, the speaker went Sit es • a 'Coutt'ztf letevision. on elm on to say that those in the come esseasment, subject to appeal 'by munity would be called on again the 'County Assessor. There to battle for 'Peace. wotilti be oniyeene•assessmenten- "How can we have a nation at stead • of •two. peace when communities and 'Under The Assessment Act,•the individuals are not at peace," he assessor must take into considera- asked. He adjured members of ton, sales value, rental value, the Legion as Peacemakers not and •placemedt value, in aerie- to become 'calloused 'to the moral ing at a proper assessment for wic,)cedness 'anti evil 'which goes any property. "My whole .aim 'is 'to get an equalization that 'is equitable throughout the County," Mr. ;Alexander stated. "I don't want any property here to 'be 'higher than lit •competitive -towns:" Regarding remuneration to local assessors;, "Mr, Alexander said Ex- eter deed been done this past summer ;at a *cost r f '$600 plus bonus because there was . no assistant. During discussion over remun- eration fnrr• the local•assessor, Aid. Agnew seggested ,400 *extra for doing the job, but Mr. Manning flatly refused and held out for $600. They 'finally pomproniiseti on1500; with $100 paid as bonus to February 15, 1949, -es indicated above. This is in addition to the assessor -'collectors regular salary of $550 per •enelum. Power 'Cut-offs 12 - 11 6.30 •- 6.30 Commencing 'Monday of this week, Clinton power cutoffs were locreased from a noon - lour cat of one hour from 12 "to 1 part,, to' another hour from 5.30 to 6,30 pm. The early - evening reduction was on ac- count of Instructions,received,• from the 'Bydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario on Monday that there .must be %t cut of one hour on the peak, in addition to any other cuts prevailing. Reductions are from Monday through S'riday. Clinton's quota is now 10,200 kw hours daily, but the only day it has been, reached re- cently was Sunday. Consump- tion has been as follows: Sat- urday, 11,200; sunday, 9,600; Monday, 11,280; Tuesday, 10,960. Apparently, there still is need for the greatest care in the use ce electrical energy. COMING EVENTS Dancing in Looby's Halt, Dub- lin, Friday night, November 12, dancing 10,15 - 1.16. Ross Penne and his band, Admission 50c.. 46-p Sale of Homemade Baking, Saturday, ,November 13, at 3 p.m., 1 During the afternoon telegrams Town. Council Chamber, Clinton, arrived including greetings from sponsored by S. S. 4 Goderich Acting Prime Minister St, Laur- Township Community Club, ent, and the following cable from 46-x can manage reasonablywell in Buckingham Palace: '!The King Sacred Band Concert, Town English. One of the men is able and Queen send you hearty con- Hall, Clinton, Sunday evening, to speak seven languages, gratulation and good wishes on Nove-iber 14; at 8,30 o'clock, by While Principal E. A Fines is your Diamond Anniversary which Clinton Citizens' Banda Silver supervisor of the classes the you are celebrating to-d{iy,'' collection, / 46-b teacher is Charles . A. Hagen, members were present. on in every community. He years of comparative peace, but questioned -Whether or not it we come with grateful hearts up for right 'in one's own com- would take more courage to stand ttrat itre guns have ceased their havoc 05 death for these years. It is for us agein a real day of remembrance, (Rev. W. J. Woolfrey's excel- lent address had to be curtailed through shortage of space), Sacred Band Concert In Town Hall Sunday munihy than to face death in bottle, but pointed out that they must learn to "tap 'iii" on power from God for courage in this battle for peace. "Would we," he asked, "send a man out to do a day's work Without anything 'to eat? Then in this . battle for moral issues, The -children of 'God must have spiritual 'food." 'Mrs, Maynard Corrie was at the organ in the absence of Mrs, George Greenslade, who brad the misfortune to fracture 'h'er hip, ` reaiher' Resigns From Public School Clinton Public Schodl'Board, et its 'November meeting Monday evening in the. school, received and accepted the resignation of Mrs, E. Swan from 'Che 'teaching staff, effective at the end of the year. Mrs, Swan (then Miss ,Edith iticClenaghen) joined the staff in September 1947, and taught the pupils of Grade II during the Bear Picnic"; cornet solo, Lewis past year, The Board'took no Tebbutt, "Love's old sweet song"; action at this meeting regarding hymns, "Sun of my Soul", "The her ;successor, Church's one foundation," Clinton Citizens' Bend will present e sacred band concert in the 'Town Hall, on Sunday even- ing, November 14, at 8.30 o'clock, Guest soloist will be Beverley John Boyden, boy soprano, Strat- ford, who will be accompanied by Mrs, E, Wendorf. Cornet soloists will be Richard ,Andrews and Lewis Tebbutt, A silver, collection will be received at the door. The programme will include: O Canada; marches, "Praise ye the Lord", "S,I.B,A."; Overture, "Haut Monde"; cornet solo, Rich- ard Andrews, "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere"; Soprano solo, Bev- erley John Boyden, "My Task", "Tlie Rosary"; popular, "Teddy District Displaced Persons Learn English In 'Weekly Night Classes Under the' auspices of the On- specialist in languages and a tario Department of Education, member of the teaching staff of night classes for the teaching of •the Collegiate Institute; Basic English to displaced per- The classes in Clinton got un - sons residing in the area served der way Wednesday evening last Dick Steep, one fox, $3; Reeve, Insti Cll are clow bang cord rte and continued again this week. Clerk end assessor, selecting ed weeklyin. Clinton Collegiate y likely be, held all jurors, $10; Miss Acheson, use of Institute Wednesday avenin s, through the fall and winter sear house $5; Municipal telephone commencing g at eight o'clock.evn g son. Similar classes are being loan $500; News -Record, printing gcoinducted in Goderich and Ex -Fifteen such persons -made up eter, it is understood. $2.10; Reg. Sturdy, valuing sheep, of 12 men and three women- Principal Fines reported on the $5,40; Sam McNeil, sheep claim, are now enrolled in the classes. night classes at the November $60; Relief account, $15; Super - In nationality, they are Polish, meeting of Clinton District Col- tendert pay roll No. il, $2,702,4s.t Ukrainian, Yugo Slav and Neth- le late Board, and also on Octob- o----- extenders, Most of them spent g time in concentration camps and er enrolment which stood at 252, %�vrna'►a for Today are veryhap to be here in with an average attendance of happy 242.5 or 96.2 per ecnt. Grade XI unsound Proof Canada. German seems to be has the largest enrolment with 45. They were entertaining friends the language most Common to the The Princ' al al in their. new prefabricated home. group.. Several cannot speak, a• ip sp stated thatR' word of English, vglvle others a camera club, under the dtrec- Suddenly one of the guests sat tion of W. B. Olde, had been up and listened, formed and officers elected. Mem- "Surely .you're not' troubled by , bership is 27. mice .-already?",she said, Frank Fingland, KC, chairman, "That's not mice," replied the presided at the meeting and all householder., "That's the people next doer eating celery.