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CLINTON, .ONTARIO,, THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1949
Second Section—Pages 9 to 16
Huron -Perth
Pick A.Y. McLean
On First Balloting
Liberals Nominate.
(By Staff Reporter)
After six other nominees had
withdrawn, Huron -Perth Liberals,
in one of the largest conventions
in the history of the riding, chose
between Andrew Y. McLean,
editor of The Huron Expositor,
Seaforth, and Lloyd E. Edighoffer,
merchant, Mitchell, in Cardno's
Hell, Seaforth, Friday evening
last.
After voting had taken place
on the first ballot, Deputy Re-
turning Officer Ivan Kolbfleisch,
Zurich, reported that Mr. Mc-
Lean, 39, had been elected can-
didate for the approaching Fed-
eral election.
Although the figures were not
given out officially, it is under-
stood that the count stood close
Candidate Speaks
Following his selection, Mr.
McLean expressed his thanks and
said he would do his best to
continue the riding in Liberal
ranks. He appealed for the sup-
port of all, and said that with
the cooperation of all, he was
confident the riding would re-
main Liberal.
Mr. Edighoffer offered his con-
gratulations and support publicly,
commenting that they had been
friends for 33 years.
Retiring Member
W. H. Golding, retiring mem-
ber, spoke briefly, thanking his.
friends of the riding for having
placed their confidence in him
so many times; He recalled his
earlier days on Seaforth Town
to two to one in more than 400 Council, and many indaridualjs
who had taken part in his cam-
paigns.
The Candidate
Andrew Young McLean, 39,
has been editor of The Huron
Expositor since the death of his
father, the late K. M. McLean, in
September• 1948. Prior to that,
he had been associated with his
father since returning from school
in 1932. He is married, his wife
expanding those markets, he said. being the former Winnifred
Stalwarts on Platform Spurr, New Glasgow, N.S., and
W. L. Whyte, Hullett, mesh they have one daughter, aged two.
dent, Huron -Perth Liberal As- Mr. McLean was born in Sea-
sociation, who was chairman, said forth where he received his early
it was encouraging to see such education and afterwards attended
fine support and thanked all for University of .Tordnto.
the splendid turnout. He railed Active in the community, Mr.
a number of Liberal stalwarts McLean is a past president of
to the platform: Charles Fritz, Seaforth Lions Club and Sea -
Zurich; Frank Finglond, Clinton; forth Branch of the Canadian
Dr. J. W. Shaw, Clinton; James Legion. For a number of years,
N. Corry, Atwood, Liberal can-
didate for Perth; A. J. Kalb-
fleisch, Zurich, past president of
the Association; Robert McCub-
bin; W. H. Golding, retiring mem-
ber; and B. W. Tuckey, Exeter.
Eight Nominated
Those nominated were: Lloyd
Edighoffer, Mitchell, by W. A.
Tuer, Fullarton Township, and
M. Turnbull, Dashwood; W. L.
Whale by John Malone end Matt
Murray, Dublin; W. A. Tuer,
reeve, of Fullerton Township,
farmer, nominated by E. F. Dou-
gall, Hensall end R. Johns, Exe-
ter; Ivan Kalbfleisch, Zurich,
lumber mill owner, by Ward*
Fritz and Dennis Bedard, Zurich;
Reeve John Armstrong, Hullett
Township, farmer and Huron
County Warden, by John E. Mur-
ray and James Nolan and by
Stephen Murray and Elmer Davis,
Hullett; Roy Ratz, Dashwood
farmer, by Arthur Finkbeiner,
Dashwood and George Hepburn,
Crediton; and Dr. Gordon Dun-
lop, Exeter physician, by Pat
Sullivan, Crediton, and H. Mc-
Keever, Dashwood.
Mr. McLean was nominated by
John Eckert and George Ferg-
uson of Seaforth and by R. Y.
MacLaren and W. R. Dougall of
Hensall.
The movers of each of the two
Sponsors and Candidates
nominees was allowed five min-
utes, and the nominee ten min-
utes for speaking. J. M. Eckert,
Clerk of McKillop, spoke for Mr.
McLean, and W. A. Tuer, Ful-
lerton, for Mr. Edighoffer.
In his remarks, Mr. McLean
said he always had been steeped
in the principles of Liberalism
which had done much for the
people of Canada. Mr. Golding's
contribution .had been very hard
to equal. "I am prepared to put
my shoulder to the wheel and
assist in supporting the choice
of the convention," he stated.
Mr. Edighoffer paid tribute to
the efficient representation given
Huron -Perth in the past by Mr.
Golding and he felt that a great
responsibility rested on the
ehoulders of his successor. Democ-
ballots.
Robert McCubbin, Middlesex
West, parliamentary assistant to
the Minister of Agriculture, in a
brief address, declared that the
United Kingdom is starting to
look for four-year food contracts
with Canada, and that the future
of Canadian agriculture was as-
sured. Instead of losing overseas
markets, this country would be
he has been chairman of Sea -
forth Lions Park Committee
which administers the widely -
known Seaforth Lions Park and
Pool. In 1935 he was appointed
Justice of the Peace for Huron
County, end in the same year
was elected to Seaforth Public
Utility Commission. He is pres-
ently chairman of the commission.
Mr. McLean has long been as-
sociated with politics, being a
past president of Thomas McMil-
lan Young Liberal Club and a
vice-president of the riding as-
sociation. His grandfather, the
late M. Y. McLean, represented
Huron in beth the Federal and
Provincial houses.
Enlisting in the spring of 1942,
in the Royal Canadian Air Force,
Mr. McLean was retired four
years later with the rank of
Squadron Leader. At the time
of his retirement he headed the
organization brencrl in Eastern
Air Command which included the
Maritimes, Newfoundland • and
Labrador. In 1945 he was made
a member of the Order of the
British Empire.
CITIZENS' BAND
PROVIDES FINE
SUNDAY CONCERT
A youthful boys' cornet trio
and a ladies' double oetette
featured the last indoor concert
of the season by Clinton Citi-
zens' Band in the Town Hall
Sunday evening. The concert
was of a high calibre and the
attendance was fair. The next
concert will be played in Com-
munity Park in June.
Bandmaster Frank Strathearn
acted as master of ceremonies
and introduced the various num-
bers. He commented on the sup-
port, given the band throughout
the season, end the fine coopera-
tion of the members. He also'
commended the excellent work
done by the junior members, of
which there are quite ,a large
proportion.
racy. should be supported; he The cornet trio consisted of
said, by every citizen. 'His aim Andrews, John Hartley
end Lewis Tebbutt. They rend -
would be to carry the torch borne
so long and so well by Mr, ered the numbers they had
Golding. rendered at Stratford a week ago:
The chairman reported
a„„... `Elena Polka" and "Cracker
Kalbflelach es deputy returning Jocks, with band accompaniment.
officer, and scrutineers: George Viola Fraer ser, thee edirection
double
ariguson,Zu chaforC a dennie HoBrn , quartette sang "Now the day is
Mitchell over and "The Bells of St.
Marys" in one group, and "Juan
The Weather a wn d hair" in the her. "Jemmie with the light
. 1949 1948 The band itself played the
High Low High Low following: hymn tunes, "St. Pet -
May 5 86 65 65 46 er" and, "Rock of Ages"; march,
8 • 85 80 68 46 "Middy"; overture, "Excella"•
7 70 46 54 33 march, 'Thunderbolt"; selection,
8 . 67 37 49 32 "Operatic Gems"; march, "Great
9 66 42 48 32 Little Armyr ; selection, "Handel's
10 52 36 54 42 Largo", a very difficult one;
11 60 30 62 47 hymn tunes, "Franconia" and
Rain: none Snow: % inch "Nicaea"; march, "Our Director":
Rain: 2.22 ins. National Anthem.
ATTENTION!
TO ALL OWNERS AND HARBORERS
OF DOGS
According to a Town By -Law any dogs found
running at large . during the months of May, June and
July may be destroyed
And further take notice that any dog running
at large without a tag, licensed by the town, may be
destroyed during any month of the year.
In keeping with Beautification Week, sponsored
by a committee of the Chamber of Commerce, please
co-operate in an endeavour to keep Clinton beautiful.
(Signed).
Clinton Town Council
19-20-b
Seaforth Publisher
Ontario's New Frost. Cabinet
The 16th Ontario Cabinet since Confederation, sworn into office by the Lieutenant -Governor
at Parliament Buildings on Wednesday, May 4, are shown above immediately after the ceremony.
Seated, left to right: Hon. George H. Dunbar, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Reform In-
stitutions; Hon, Thomas L. Kennedy, retiring Premier, Minister of Agriculture; Premier Leslie
M. Frost, who also is Provincial Treasurer; Hon. George H. Doucett, Minister of Highways and
Public Works; Hon. George H. Challies, Minister -without -Portfolio and Vice -Chairman of the On-
tario Hydro Commission.
Beck row, left to right: Hon. Welland S. Gemmell, new member of the Cabinet, member for
Sudbury, Minister of Mines; Hon. Louis P. Cecile, Minister of Travel and Publicity; Hon. Harold R.
Scott, Minister of Lands and Forests; Hon, William Griesinger, Minister of Planning and Develop-
ment; Hon. Charles Daley, Minister of Labour; Hon. Dana Porter, Attorney -General and Minister
of Education; Hon. William A. Goodfellow, Minister of Public Welfare; Hon. Arthur Welsh, Pro-
vincial Secretary, and Chairman of the Liquor Control Board. Hon. Russell T. Kelley, absent due
to ill health, was appointed a member of the Cabinet, as Health Minister:
Town Council Approves Wig -wag
If Clinton Town Council hes
its way, a wigwag signal system
will be Installed at the level
crossing of the Canadian Nation-
al Railways and King's Highway
4, in the south end of the town.
Council, at its Monday evening
meeting, received a letter from
Clinton and District Chamber of
Commerce urging the installation
of the wigwag as a prime neces-
sity for the safety of highway
traffic.
After some discussion, the fol-
lowing motion was passed:
That Council favor the install-
ation of a wigwag signal system
at the junction of the Canadian
National Railways and No. 4
Highway, according to agreement
with CNR, or approval of the
Department of Highways, if such
is necessary.
Industrial Opportunity
A letter was received from the
Department of Planning and De-
velopment relative to the issue
of "Industrial Opportunity Bul-
letins" and a request to be ad-
vised the name and address of
the committee to whom they
should be sent. Ald. Hartley and
Garon were appointed.
Publicity Material
A communication was received
from Ontario House, London,
soliciting a supply of booklets
or folders covering information
about Clinton and district. The
matter was left with the Clerk,
with a suggestion of contacting.
the Chamber of Commerce.
Dumping Nuisance
George Bayley again remind-
ed Council by letter of the waste
paper nuisance at the dumping
ground.
Dust Nuisance
An appeal was made to Coun-
cil by 12 merchants for some
action to eliminate the dust
nuisance in the area between
Mary and Main on Isaac St. They
were assured by Council that if
it were possible to secure the
material at some time when the
County was making a distribu-
tion near the area, attention
would be made to their request.
Ready for Top
Reeve Nott stated that the main
part of the fill under Levis Con-
tracting Co.'s contract on Rat-
tenbury, Orange and Mary Sts.,
was about completed and ready
for the crushed top. County
Engineer Roy Patterson had in-
spected and approved the top
to date.
Sprayer for Weeds
Ald. Hartley, for Cemetery
committee, suggested the use of
the sprayer to kill the weeds.
This was supported by Council,
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"Clinton Day --Saving Day!"
SATURDAY, MAY 14
WIN $50!
• BARGAINS GALORE
IN EVERY STORE
Values worth miles of travel.
The prices will absolutely
amaze you.
• GIANT BINGO
GRAND PRIZE $50*
Town Hall, seating for 400.
Starts at 9 p.m.
15 games for 75 cents includ-
ing grand prize—Three special
prizes One Share -the -wealth.
Half proceeds to Hospital
half to girls' softball
* Donated equally by Canadian Legion and Chaenber of Commerce
COME WITH THE CROWDS TO CLINTON
Saturday, May 14
Clinton and. District Chamber of Commerce
Bright Future Ahead
For Town, Says Pleva
Clinton and other "middle
towns" in Canada have a bright
and assured future, Dr. E. G.
Pleva, professor of geography,
University of Western Ontario,
and town planning consultant
for the City of London, told the
members of Clinton and District
Chamber of Commerce at their
semi-annual banquet in Hotel
Clinton Thursday evening last.
Referring to the municipal
sewerage system, recently instal-
led, Dr. Pleva declared that "you
here in Clinton ere ahead of the
times" He complimented the
town on its metered sewerage
rental as a means of financing,
and declared that Winnipeg and
Clinton were the only two muni-
cipalities in Canada with this
system in operation. The plan
wes being studied by the City
of London.
R. G. Bennett led in a sing-
song with Dudley Pegg at the
piano.
Welcome to Guests
President W. N. Counter wel-
comed members and visitors from
town and vicinity and other
towns. The meeting was spon-
sored by the Town Planning
Committee of the Chamber, end
he felt achievement lay ahead.
Mayor R. Y. Hattin extended
a welcome in behalf of the Town
of Clinton. "Clinton, in my
estimation, can go on to greater
things, or else fall back. There
is no halfway point," he declared.
Dudley M. Pegg, chairman of
the Town Planning Committee
of the Chamber, in introducing
the speaker, remarked that Dr.
Pleva was an authority on this
subject of town planning, and
reported that he had been taken
on a tour of the town during
the afternoon by the Mayor and
himself.
An invitation by Dr. Pleva to
the town to undergo a planning
survey this sufnmer was accept-
ed in behalf of the Chamber by
A. J. McMurray, In moving a
hearty vote of thanks, Frank
Fingland said: "We have come to
a time in our history when we
must look forward."
Dr. Pleva's Address
In opening his address, Dr.
Pleva stated that the best sudent
he ever had bed, had been the
late William Draper., Clinton, and .
if Mr. Draper were alive, he
probably would have been speak-
ing in Clinton instead of himself.
The growth of the "middle
towns" in Canada had been very
rapid, but this was only com-
mencing. "We must have in-
dustries; we need the pay cheques
industries provide," he said.
'There are places in towns where
houses should be built. In town
planning, you start with what
you have and then preserve the
various values in the commun-
ity and steer a proper course."
Land uses should be geared to
development.
"A town is not a static thing;
it is a' living organism," he
continued.
"What inducement is there In
the middle-sized town to in-
dustry?" he asked. He mention-
ed good schools; good hospitals
and good doctors; proximity to
the great outdoors for labor; ac-
cessibility to just about every-
thing; water supply and sewer-
age; equalization of wage rates;
advantages of decentralization.
The "middle town" must have
room to grow; a zoning bylaw;
cooperation with surrounding
municipalities.
Reporting his tour of Clinton,
Dr. Pleva cited , the sewerage
system and modern sewage dis-
posal plant; good industrial land
for every kind of industry; facil-
ities for a city of 5,000; good
schools; good-sized lots and ade-
quate street allowances; private
gardens. "There is a tradition
of space in this town," he re-
marked. Other points were ex-
cellent rail and highway facil-
ities; outlet to the lake; RCAF
Station ("That is a reel asset");
good agricultural hinterland.
Dr. Pleva offered the facilities
of U of WO to prepare a land -
use map this summer, He de-
clared that planning was not a
series of fleshy projects. "Use
all the facilities you now have
in your civic government," he
advised. "Keep planning; make
growth planned." The Town
Council should be the start of a
planning project, he said, under
the Ontario Planning Act.
PUBLIC SCHOOL
BOARD DISCUSSES
SALARY QUESTION
The matter of teachers' salar-
ies was discussed at some length
at the May meeting of Clinton
Public School Board in the school
Wednesday evening last, when
all members were present with
Chairman A. F. Cudmore presid-
ing.
Resignation of Lyle McKee,
who has been a member of the
staff for the past three years,
was received and accepted with
regret. He has been hired to
teach at Brantford. During his
period here, Mr. McKee has taken
a great interest in sports for the
pupils, and also in music. The
Board is advertising for an as-
sistant principal.
Miss Viola Fraser was appoint-
ed to, the staff at a salary which
was not divulged, and will be
an additional teacher due to in-
crease in enrolment. She aike1y
will teach Grade Three.
All other teachers were offer-
ed re-engagement, with the dead-
line May 31. Following a dis-
cussion of salaries, it was decid-
ed to grant\a $100 cost -of -living
bonus to each teacher, in addition
M the annual $100 increment,
according„to agreement.
EXETER—Provincial Constable
F. M. Zimmerman, Mt. Forest, has
been transferred to Exeter to ass-
ist Provincial Constable John
Ferguson with auto accidents
COMING EVENTS
Clinton Lions Club Frolic for
Child Welfare, Wednesday, June
22. Get your ticket for car or
tractor draw from any Lion.
Rev. J. Peters
Named by CCF
Huron - Perth
(Contributed)
Huron -Perth CCF held a nom-
ination meeting in Exeter, Tues-
day, May 10, and nominated Rev.
John R. Peters, Winthrop, as its
candidate.
Mr. Peters is a well-known
member of this riding and knows
the people, their problems and
their hopes. "'He is unanimously
supported by the CCF members
who realize that a man of Mr:
Peters' calibre is the type of rep-
resentative wanted in the Do-
minion House.
The meeting was addressed by
Miller Stewart, London, and
Joseph W. Noseworthy, Ontario
CCF organizer, both of whams
pointed out the trend of feeling
towards the CCF throughout
Canada.
N. W. Kinach Resigns
From Collegiate Staff
Clinton District Collegiate In-
stitute Board has received the
resignation of Nicholas W. Kin-
ach, who has been head of the
recently -inaugurated Agricultural
department for the past two years.
He has been hired by the Board
of Saltfleet District Collegiate
Institute, near Hamilton. Mr.
Kinach's home Is at Welland
The Board is advertising for a
specialist in agriculture and
physical training to take Mr.
Kinach's piece.
CLINTON SPRING SHOW
Friday, May 27
Attention, Exhibitors!
Intending exhibitors are advised to
submit their entries as early as possible.
The response to date has been excellent,
and entries have trebled last year's. Pros-
pects are bright for the finest Fair ever.
Prize list has beengreatly increased and
will include Guernsey cattle.
Official Opening
J. A. CARROLL = superintendent' of
Agricultural Societies, Ontario
Department of Agriculture.
Huron Central Agricultural Society
E. J. JACOB, president; A. J. McMURRAY, secretary -treasures,