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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1948-12-16, Page 1WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE CLINTON NW ERA—ESTABLISHED 1865. N. 54 — 70th Year; Whole No. 6335 CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1948 The Horne Paper with the News ,4e 4& PROOF 'THAT MUSIC IS A universal language is seen in the fact that although it may be dif- ficult for people of two different nationalities to carry on a spoken conversation, innvariably they may be brought together through the influence of music. . o. Town Surplus Estima -e� at $1,500 at Year End New Game Wardens; Poachers, Beware! Shush! The game , wardens will get you if you don't watch out! That is—if you are poach-, ing fish or hunting out of sea- son. Otherwise, you probably will not be apprehended. Clinton has several New Cana- Through the activities of diens who are not yet too adept Huron Fish and Game Club, in the use of English but are at least seven new deputy game picking it up rapidly. , , wardens have been appointed for th area between Goderich and Seaforth with the full authority of constables arid with the right to lift fishing rods, guns, cars or traps, It is ob- voius that the game laws are going to be strictly enforced, with the full backing of the 100 -odd membership of Huron Fish and Game Club. Incidentally, the Club will be planting fish by the thous- ands in this area in the spring, including ,speckled and brown trout and some bass. A HAPPY FAMILY FROM THE Netherlands, 'consisting of par- ents and two sons, attended the Christmas carol service in Wes- ley-Wili'is United Church Sun- day evening, and apparently en- joyed the lovely Christmas music to the full. , . The head of the family, on leaving the church, epoke to a member of the con- gregation and stated how very much they had enjoyed the sing- ' ing, which, he said, was so won- derful and so gripping, and also the fine organ music. , It was a high point since their ar- rival in Canada, he stated... , �: 5 THEY'RE TALKING ABOUT the late autumn end lack of wintry weather in the winter 'season. . George Flewitt, concession 2, Tuckersmith, killed a three-foot grass snake on Sat- urday, December .5, he re- ports. . It was found on a Directing his remarks par - bean field, and was over -sized ticularly to retail merchants, for so late in the year. , Professor Walter A, Thompson, 'K a London, head of the Department ALTHOUGH YOU CAN'T of Business Administration, Uni- •teach an old dog new tricks and versity of Western Ontario, con - you can't make an old Town hall eluded an excellent address on into a new one overnight, you "The Outlook for 1949" at the still can do a lot toward making annual banquet of Clinton Cham - the interior of the ancient build- be of Commerce in Hotel Clin- ing look a little better than it ton Thursday evening last, with has been. . , Mr. and Mrs. Fred JI these words: Parry, who operate attractive , "The thing for us to do to - weekly, dances in Clinton's Town_ day, in my opinion, is this: hall, which are quite well-man- aged, are doing just that, On their dance nights, they have installed black silk drapes on the stage, with .musical notes depicted in silver. The curtains are all draped and there are columns and baskets of flow- ers. . The glaring rosettes, of lights hung from the ceiling are not used at all, but soft -coloured lights in a rose -and -amber col- our scheme. C. of C. Hears Fine Address On'49 Outlook * * * SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO town--- and how!' . Ale though the jolly old fellow was here on Saturday afternoon for the benefit of the kiddies of the community, he is expected back again Christmas Eve, which, by the way is only a week from to- morrow night! , F M ,p WHAT WE STARTED OUT TO do was to congratulate many of the Clinton merchants on the excellent job they have done in decorating their,. windows and store fronts, as well as the stores themselves. . Many of them are a bower of Christmasy beau- ty, , . And seem to be fiiled with some pretty nice Christmas gifts, too! Only eight more shopping days until Christ- mas! , . We offer our con- gratulations, a 5 * HURON COUNTY, IS GOING TO have a museum of its own! Acting on suggestions made at the November Session of Huron County Council, the Property Committee of Council viewed the museum owned by 3. H, Neill at Gerrie.. We under- stand the Committee decided to recommend the purchase of this 600 -piece museum, with Mr. Neill to act as caretaker. , In a letter to us, Iter, Neill says he hopes "the people of Huron will help to make this the best pioneer museum in, Canada, if I am spared reasonable health for five years and the people take an n t,erest in it"• It is an op- portunity that all residents of the County should not overlook, of building up our historical lore. , , * * *. FRED HUDIE'S NEW FLOOR- ing factory, which ee ;under con- struction on Isaac St., just north of the CNR tracks;; is making good progress with; roofing to be started within the, next few days.. It is,a concrete block structure with ireproof roof .. , Mr. Hudie also will operate a sawmill and lumber yard in con- nection with the flooring Factory His sawmill at the present . ;time, is located at Elrrier Trick's, in Goderich Township, . , The Weather High Low' High Low 1948 1947 Dee. 9 32 28 " 30 24 10 30 26 ' 26 9 11 31 22 31 8 12 40 30 29 24 13 42 3Q' ' 29 22 14 35 29 31 21 15 31 26 ''36 26 Rain: .50 ins. SnoW: 6 ina. Violent Sleet Storm Ontario was visited by a violent sleet storm yesterday, Which tied up and slowed down ''highway traffic tremendously all over the Province. Many hydro and tele- phone wires came down' Prob- abilities today, however, indicat- ed intermittent rain and slightly higher temperatures. „In Clinton, and district, the glaring ice wee a serious hazard to traffic and pedestrians, and Many minor accidents occurred, ',•bat none of aserious nature was Molted, Despite our rosy outlook, I believe it is almost a patriotic duty to keep our sense of bal- ance and not plunge." A'panel speaker of the Canad- ian Chamber of Commerce, through which Clinton Chamber of Commerce was able to secure his service, Prof. Thompson dis- cussed business condition in a most informal and off -hand way that proved most interesting and valuable to his hearers—some 90 business men of Clinton 'Prof. Thompson declared titet, among eaondhtists and business men today, there seems to be a tendency to compare the present situation with that which existed in 1920 .(at the start of the first recession following World War I), rather than which existed in ' 1929 (at the start of the big de- pression of the '30's). Fine Entertainment Excellent entertainment was provided at the banquet, with Dudley Pegg at the piano and R. Gordon Bennett, new agri- cultural representative for Huron County, leading several singsongs in most ambitious manner. Sgt. A. R. Persan, RCAF, played two splendid violin solos, Mr. Pegg accompanying. President G. Ralph Foster. who acted as chairman, extended a hearty welcome to all Abe mem- bers and guests and thanked the members of the executive for their cooperation in arranging the banquet. He announced a Strik- ing Committee, consisting of N. W. Trewartha as chairman; George B. Beattie and Leslie Bali, to bring in a list of 22 or more nominees for directors at the next regular meeting on Thursday, January 9. Hector E. Kingswell, chairman of the Santa Claus parade, re- ported that everything was in readiness for Saturday, Dec. 11. 0This is a Time for Caution" The main speaker was intro- duced by J. M. Smith, Toronto, field representative, Canadian Chamber of Commerce, a former student of Prof. Thompson at University 'of Western Ontario, who brought greetings from the parent Chamber. Leslie Ball ex- pressed the thanks of the gath- ering. In some detail, Prof. Thomp- son discussed the gloomy aspects and also the bright side of :the present business situation, enum- erating factors on both sides. He himself possibly was more in- clined to the bright side, but added rather emphatically: 'I do believe this is a time for caution." President Foster issued an ap- peal for support for 'the United Emergency Fund for Britain. Huron County Crop Imfovement Leaders To head its wank for 1949, Huron County Crop Improvement Association has elected: from the left, ALVIN BETTLES, Bayfield, first vice-president; ELIVIER ROBERTSON,, Col- borne Township, president; RUSSELL T. BOLTON, McKillop Township, second viceepresident: Mr. Robertson succeeds Harry Strang, Exeter, who has been president since the association was first organized in the winter of 1945-46. -- • • - STANLEY COUNCIL FAVORS BLINKER AT BRUCEFIELD Stanley Township Council cleared its decks for the year 1948 at the statutory meeting held in the Township Rall, Varna, yesterday morning and afternoon, when Reeve Elmer Webster presided and all mem- bers were present. Council received the treasur- er's''finoncial statement for the year ended December 15, and passed road accounts totalling $560.31, as well as general ac- counts. 3. E. McKinley was re -appoint- ed a member of Clinton District Collegiate Institute Board, Reeve Elmer Webster, who, at the reg- ular December meeeting, was in- structed to interview Clinton District Collegiate Instit,.ite Board in regard to an error made re- garding the amount of money to be raised by Stanley Township, reported that the matter had been ironed out satisfactorily. Council took favorable ection with regard to a petition pre- sented by the ratepayers of the Township requesting that the Ontario Department of Highways install a blinker light at th e Brumfield intersection on King's Highway 4 where many accidents have occurred during the pest few years. A bylaw was passed setting dates for nominations and elec- tion as December 27 and Janu- ary 3, and appointing the fol- lowing Deputy Returning Offic- ers. Mrs. William Jackson Marks 90th Birthday Mrs. William Jackson, King St., an esteemed resident of Clinton, will celebrate her 90th birthday on Wednesday, December 22. This nonagenarian is enjoying excel- lent health and takes an active interest in her home and what's going on in the community, Mrs. Jackson will be "at home" from 3 to 5 p.m., to any friends who wish to call on this auspicious occasion. The NEWS -RECORD joins all her many friends in wishing Mrs. Jackson many happy returns of the day. As has been the custom in the past few years, the Post Office will be closed completely on Christmas and New :Year's Days, the lobbies and wickets remain- ing closed both days. Postmaster G. M. Counter states that this meahs that early mailing is more imporant than ever In order to assure delivery before Christmas Dey. Huron Presbytery, United Church; Opposes Anti -Blue Law Legislation A resolution opposing any anti - blue law 'legislation will be `for- warded to Hon. Leslie Blackwell, Ontario attorney general, and H. Glenn Hays, Huron County crown attorney by Huron Presbytery of the United Church of Canada. The resolution was passed at a meeting of Presbytery in Wrox- eter last week, after Rev. James Mutehmor, Toronto, secretary of Evangelism and social service, urged all Christians to support fearlessly the temperance cause, end oppose all political leaders favoring "liquor interests." Stressing the importance of "less open Sundays" the presby- ters also recommended that each. congregation vote on ..'the anti - blue law resolution, and forward results. to the same authorities. The meeting, held en Wroxeter United Church, added ten per cent to allocations to the Mission- ary and Maintenance Fund. This would provide a living -cost bonus to older ministers, Rev. W. J. Watt presented the Blue Cross pian after investigat- ing various hospitalization plans since the last presbytery meet- ing. The Ministers' Casualty Union and the Huron Co -Opera- tive Medical Services plans were outlined by Rev. H. J. Mahoney and Harvey Johnston. The latter plan won when the Presbytery decided to form a group under its scheme, but re- commended the M.C,U.'s plan to ministers under 50 years of age. ,A call to Rev. 11. W. Hann, formerly of Crediton, now at the Glen Morris pastoral charge in, Brantford Presbytery, was ap- proved. 51-82 New Goshen CLINTON LEGION OFFICERS NAMED United Church AND INSTALLED Is Dedicated Sunday, December 12; 1948, will be a day long -remembered by the members of Goshen Unit- ed Church, Stanley Township, es on that day their beautifulnew red brick church was dedicated to the glory of God. ' The church, , which stands across the road fro i the old frame, church whiel, ld' served the siritual needs of thecon- gregation for almost 80 years, had been under construction for 'over a year and is a great credit to the congregation and the com- munity. Services were held at both the morning and evening hours of worship. Large congregations were present at both services and the overflow was handled in the basement with a loud speak- er system being used. The dedi- cation was conducted by Rev. W. A. Beecroft, Wingham, chair- man of Huron Presbytery, who, at the close of the dedication, brought the greetings of the Presbytery. S. Baechler, pastor of Blake Mennonite Church, was present and brought the greet- ings of his people, addressed the congregation briefly, and reed the Scripture lesson, The morning sermon was de- livered by Rev. Mr. Beecroft who spoke on the theme "The Relev- ance of the Church" Mr, Bee- croft stated that the church is relevant because it keeps alive a sense of God. He urged the people to be regular in their attendance and not just come out every six months or on special occasions. In the evening, Rev. Robert Cumming, Lucan, secretary of London Conference, brought the greetings of the conference and also gave the evening message. His theme was "Great Moments in the lives of Great Souls." His message was most timely, speaking briefly of the old church in which so many had worshipped for so many years and eased the saddened hearts of some of the older members who were sorry to leave the old church behind. He urged the congrega- tion to forget the old church as far as any regrets were concern ed and push forward to new and greater things for the Master pow that they were in the new church. He closed his remarks with the Scripture passage "Here. 1 pitch my Ebenezer," Other ministers present at the evening service, were Rev. J. R. Peter's, McKillop, a former min- ister, who spoke brlefle and COMING EVENTS Dancing to the smooth rhythm of Ross Pearce, Cardno's Hall, Seaforth, Saturday, December 18. Sponsored by Seaforth Young Progressive Conservative Assoc- iation. 51-b Christmas 'Teen Town Party, Wednesday, December 22, C.C.I. Auditorium, added attractions, All 'Teen-agers welcome. 51b Annual Christmas Night Dance, Looby's. Hall, Dublin, dancing 9-12 with Jack Pritehard and his or- chestra. Admission $1. 51-p Hospital Aid Christmas Bali, Town Hall, ' Clinton, Tuesday, Dec, 28, 10 p,m. to 1 a.m. Ross Pearce and his Orchestra. Novelty dances. $1. per person. Dress optional. 5175:3-e, Big, New Year's Dance, Town. Hall, Clinton, Friday, . Dec.3t,. 9 p.m. to . , 2 Ken Wiibee's Orchestra, Favours, horns, hats.- Auspices Huron Fish and Game Club, 75 cents per person. Election and installation of officers featured the recent meeting of Clinton Branch No. 340, Canadian Legion. The in- stallation was conducted by Past District Commander N. W. Mil- Ier, Goderich, 1 The president, Dr. H. A. Mc- Tntyre was in the chair for the ;election end the scrutineers were James Sheardown, David Wilson and Percy Johnston, Goderich. Result§ were as follows; Honor- Iary presidents, Dr; J. W. Shaw, Col. H. T. Rance; president, Hugh ;R. Hawkins; past president, Dr. H. A. McIntyre; first vice-presi- "dent, Robert N, Irwin; second d(vice-president, H. E. °Kingswell; chaplain, Rev. R. M. P. Bulteel; secretary, M. J. Schoenhals; treas- urer, J. R. Butler; sergeant -et - ;arms, L. G. Winter; standard bearers, George Rumball, K. W. Colquhoun, Wilfred Denomme; executive, George Wilson, J. K. Cornish, George Rumball, K. B. Streets, 3. L. 'Heard, H, C. Law- son, 3, W, Counter, W. L. Moore, H. McPherson, A. B. Corless; auditors, G. M. Counter, A. B. • Duri• ng the business period $25 was donated to the United Emerg- ency Fund for Britain and $10 toward Christmas gifts for vet- erans in Westminster. Hospital, London, RCAF GRADUATION TODAY Air Vice -Marshal E. E. Middle- ton, Trenton, officer command- ing, Central Air Command, RCAF, officiated at the presentation of "wings" and diplomas to the members of the radio officers' and navigators' class who grad- uated at ceremonies at RCAF Station, Clinton, this afternoon. Graduates will be guests et the Annual Christmas dance in the Officers' Mess tonight, ' • dedicated the offering; Rev. E. R. Stanway, Brucefield, who of- fered prayer; and Rev. Albert Hinton, Kippen, who sang a solo, "Open the Gates of the Temple." The minister of the church, Rev. Reba Hern, presided for both services. Mrs, • Bruce Keys presided at the organ for both services and special music was offered by the choir. In the morning the choir sang en. anthem, Mrs. Harvey Keys, Mrs. Bob Peck, Richard Robinson and A. P. Keys sang a quartette number and Mrs. Elmer Hayter and Miss Phyllis McBride a duett. in the evening Mrs. Richard Robinson` and Mrs. Elmer Keys sang a duett and the choir sang an anthem. Hundreds Pleased With Santa's Visit •Saturday afternoop was a big day for the kiddies—small and large — of Clinton and district,,„ : when Santa .,Cl'aus came to town via the bus from Wingham and distributed oranges -and candy assisted by representatives of the Town Council, Chamber of Commerce, Canadian Legion and Lions Club, Heeded by Clinton Citizens' Band • under President Percy Livermore, Santa, mounted the town fire truck at the bus depot, and a parade proceeded north on Albert St. to Princess, south h' Albert St. to the Post Office, and north again to the Town Hall. Distribution of treats took place in Library Park. -Later,. the youngsters --about 700 of them' including half from the rural schools in the area-- witnessed rea—witnessed tricks of magic' in the Town Hall by a Stratford magician, Jack Morgan, Jr, , won a real live rabbit, which time. magician pulled out of a hat. Bayfield Fair Concludes One Of Best Years Bayfield Agricultural Societe has just concluded one of the best years in many years, it was revealed et the annual meeting held in -the Town Hall, Bayfield Wednesday evening Iast, with a good attendance of members, President Alfred H. Warner, in reviewing the year's work, stres- sed the cooperation which he had received front all the officers and members of the Society during the three years which he had been in office, He complimented the members of the Board of Direct- ors on the success of the Fell Fair during the past three years, with each succeeding year in- dicating an improvement in financial. standing. . . Good Financial Condition In the annual financial state- ment; " Charles Gemeinhard, sec- retary -treasurer, indicated in- creased 'revenue, with advance donations fromthe surrounding area being much higher than the previous year, and gate receipts $245, an increase of .more than $50 over 1947. There is a good balance to start off 1949, he stated. The school fair section of the Fall Fair was discussed. One suggestion was that the School Fair prize list should be produc- ed earlier, as a supplement to the main list, in order that the teach- ers end pupils might have time in the spring to get projects under way for fall. Right after Easter seemed the proper time. Officers Elected Secretary -treasurer Gemeinhard conducted the election of offic- ers for 1949, which resulted in the re-election, for his fourth term, of Alfred H. Warner as prseident. Carl Diehl is first vice-president, and Ralph Cor- nish, second vice-president. John E. Howard is the new treasurer and Mrs. R. L. Bassett is the new secretary. Directors were named as fol- lows: Carl Diehl, Russell Graing- er, A 11. Warner, Elmer Web- ster, Ralph Cornish, Harold Pen - hale, Carl Houston, Fraser Stir- ling, Harvey Coleman, Fred Bell, Stewart Middleton and Hugh Gilmour. The committee named was: Mrs, M. Prentice, Mrs. F. Mc- Ewen, Mrs, Ted Mack, Mrs, H. Penhale, Mrs, Carl Houston, Mrs, A. H. Warner, Mrs: F. McClure, Mrs. George Little, Mrs, J, How- ard,,Mrs. J. Sturgeon Jr., Robert Welsh, Ben . Rathwell, John Deeves, Forrest McClure, and Charles Gemeinhard. The honorary directors of the society are: Thomas Snowden, Fred Middleton, Mrs. Thomas Snowden, Robert Penhale, D. H. McNaughton and Frank Keegan. Auditors are H. Stinson and Lloyd Scotchmer, ' It is anticipated that the 1949 Fall Fair will be held the last Tuesday and Wednesday in September; in other words Sept- ember 27-28, 91.3 P.C. '48Taxes Collected According to the estimate of Town Treasurer M. T. Carless, the general account of the Town of Clinton will show a surpluh of about $1.500 at December 31, 1948, it was revealed at the statutory meeting of Clinton Town Council Wednesday even- ing. Mayor A. J. McMurray presid- ed at the meeting, and all mem- bers were present except Ald, Robert Y. Hattin, Town \Treasurer Corless pre- sented the following estimated receipts and expenditures for the remainder of the year: Estimated Receipts Bank balance as et Dec. 15, 1948 $3,473.15 Estimated sewerage rental 4,000.00 Estimated tax collections to Dec. 31 1,600.00 TOTAL $9,073.15 Estimated Expenditures Bank of Montreal;notes .$4,000.00 Bank of Montreal, inter- est • estimated 250.00 Debenture interest out- standing 580.00 Cheques outstanding . , . 228.76 December general ac- count, estimated 2,000.00 Estimated transfer to Cemetery perpetuity fund 600,00 , Estimated surplus 1,414,39 Local ;Orange Action on Naz Lodge Protests i Collaborators Murphy LOL No. 710, Clinton, at its regular meeting in the Orange Hall here Thursday evening last, by resolution, took a strong stand in the matter of Nazi collaborators. The following resolution was ordered sent to the Prime Min- ister of Canada, Rt, Hon. Louis. St. Laurent; "We, the, Worshipful Master, officers and Members of Murphy L.O.L. No. 710, County of South Huron, Province of Ontario, re- spectfnlly submit the following: "This lodge strongly protests the high-handed and undemo- roratic action of the Dominion Cabinet in countermanding the deportation of the four Nazi collaborators now resident •In' this country, who were wedeln- ned by the French courts for aiding the Nazis. "The action of the Cabinet in regard to this matter is viewed wtih alarm by the members- of this Loyal Orange Lodge in ses- sion on the above date, and we request that the deportation order be allowed to stand, and the same to take effect immediaely." W. Bro. George ` L, Falconer and his staff of officers, as re- ported previously in, The NEWS - RECORD, were formally installed by Past Master W. Bro. G. Cor- nish, ably assisted by W. Bro. James Turner, in a very efficient. manner. W. Bro. J. Hammond, Toron- to, representing the insurance. department of Grand Lodge, gave an interesting talk on that feature of the work TOTAL $9,073.15 "As to the Sewerage Account, there are too many undetermined contra -accounts to allow for any near definite statement, but your Treasurer estimates that to clear all accounts to the town will re- quire between $12,000 and $13,000, Mr, Corless stated. He added that the required statement of all receipts and expenditures would be available to the elect- ors by, or before, nomination day, Monday, December 27. Tax Collections The Treasurer also submitted a statement of tax collections, with arrears from •January 1 to December 15, 1948, as follows: 1945 --arrears. $18,10; 1946—ar- rears, $124.39; 1947 — arrears, $1,873.79; total arrears collected, $2,01628; current (1948) collec- tions, $61,582,61•; total collections, $63,598.89. Arrears of taxes as at Decem- ber 15 19485 were as follows• 1945, $6.22; 1946, $64.70; 1947, $185; total arrears, 5255.92; 1948 taxes to collect, $5,859.22. Mr. Corless stated that 91.3 per cent of the 1948 taxes had been collected as at December 15; He noted that the 1948 tax levy totalled $67,44L83, whereas the 1947 levy was $57,049.50.- A 57,049.50. -A statement of individual tax arrears et December 15, indicat- ed that one was in arrears back to 1945; two were in arrears back to 1946; and two others were in arrears back to 1947, This was considered an excellent. record. Mutual Backslapping Before adjournment, members of Council indulged . in a little back-slapping and discussion on Council procedure. Mayor McMurray congratulat- ed Council on the good attendance of members throughout the past year, and stated that be had not called special meetings any more than he had needed. He said treat some members missed the Friday night committee meetings, which were held years ago. The mem- bers, he said, felt freer to express their opinions on certain things in committee than . in open Council, Ald. O. L. Paisley backed the Mayor in this contention, recall- ing his 16 years as a councillor. Ald. M. J, Agnew thought that one night was enough, but believed that the clause in the bylaws calling for Friday com- mittee meetings, should •be ex- punged. Future of Ald. Agnew • Ald: Melvin Crich commented that since Ald. Agnew had not been present when the matter had been discussed at the De- cember meeting, perhaps he could tell what his intentions were for 1949. Ald. Agnew said he wouldn't wish to make a statement are nomination day was coming on December 27, "I figure I have been in Council long enough, and like the fellow in the army, if promotion is not coming to rase, I will have to take my discharge." Council Cooperation Reeve G. W. Nott compliment- ed the Mayor and Clerk on the year's work, and commented on the fine cooperation of Council. In moving adjournment, Aid. Agnew congratulated the Mayor and declared that the former had performed his duties well, The final meeting of the 1948 Council is being held January 6, 1949. A •SMILE FOR TO -DAY Locale Necessary "So eMtere moving to'; New York," said the lady from St. Paul. Yes,e sighed the woman from Minneapolis; "John got' a tele- vision set for his birthday -aunt wants to try, it out."