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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1949-06-09, Page 1111tOi1 THE NEW ERA -84th YEAR ecor THE NEWS -RECORD -71st YEAR No. 23 CLINTON, ONTARIO,THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1949 tEbt 2 Column=== WE'VE HEARD OF "BATS IN a belfry" but never have we heard of "boons in a cottage" ... Hue that's what they have or had —in the attie of the Bayfield summer home of ex -Mayor J. Maurice King of Stratford . * IT SEEMS THAT ARNOLD Making, and Bob Turner of Bay- field Hardware were working downstairs in the cottage when they heard an outlandish noise in the attic . Having in mind squirrels, they investigated, when, to and behold, with the aid of a flashlight, they found a mother coon end four baby coons in a state of bliss . . . Said mother tcoon and youngsters didn't try to get away in a hurry; they just took things easyr , . . Later, they were still occupying the attic , A method of ingress for Mother Coon was not obvious, but she might have entered the attic through a hole in the eaves.. « « * It IP E STRAWBERRIES? That sounds nice for the first week in June . Mrs, W. H. Johnston, who resides in Gode- rich Township on. King's High- way 8, northwest of Clinton, picked some perfectly lovely strawberries in her garden on Monday, June 6 . , There were six well -ripened berries in the bunch, and their taste • was ex- cellent, Mrs. Johnston reports .. . * * MEMBERS, OF THE RCAF committee in charge are bending every effort to make Air Force Day this Saturday, June 11, one of the biggest days in the history of Clinton RCAF Station , They expect thousands of visit- ors that day, and the entertain- ment will be• superb . . High- lights include electronics display, airborne television, a jet air show, and a free draw for a $425 com- bination radio complete with FM antenna as an attendance pirze .. , * p• AS THESE LINES WERE WRIT - ten, drought conditions were be- coming serious , , . .And a recent heavy frost didn't help matters much, particularly with respect to such tender plants as tomatoes and .beens , .. (Ours got it) , , Dry weenier has persisted so long that some farmers are hauling water—in June? , While the drought exists, millions of dollars are being lost every day in On- tario . , . The City of London got a nice shower on Saturday to relieve conditions there some- what ..But no rain for Huron County when this was written? . . , • • * A RECENT LOCAL REAL estate transfer is the purchase by William McGuire of Ed. Welsh's property on William St, . . • • • IN A DECLARATIQpN OF WAR against political in the the (radian Legion is conducting an all-out compaign across Canada until election day, June 27, to get every Canadian qualified to vote, to cast his ballot ... The Oanac ien Chamber of Commerce also is engaged in a similar na- tionwide movement, the slogan being: "Vote es you like , but vote!" . * * TOM RILEY, CLINTON, LIKES fisting, and has a real yen for catching perch , Therefore, it is no wonder that he tied for third place in the Lions Club Perth Derby at Goderich over the May 29 weekend .. , He re- ports that the perch were biting and good catches were made . • • • SCHEDULED FOR DISTRIBU- tion last Monday, June 6, a new issue of postage stamps has been delayed by a change of design.,. The stamps -of one, two, three, four and five -cent denominations --ere in the same colours as cur- rent issues, but bear reproduc- tions of more recent portraits of the King . , , It will be at least three months • before the new stamps are issued , , , 0 TEN HOMELESS AS FIRE DEMON RAZES HOME Fire of unknown origin dest- royed the two-storey frame farm hone occupied by Mr. and Mrs. J. Intense and family, five miles east of Hensel!, Saturday, leav- ing three adults and seven child- ren homeless, Youngest of the children is two years, The home, owned by Mrs. Archie Rowcliffe, Hensel, had been occupied by the Imanse family, natives of Holland, since ,spring; The family, which does not speak English, emigrated to Canada a few months ago. Loss is estimated in the thous ands, es practically nothing was saved. Hensall fire brigade rushed to the scene but the fire had gained too much headway to be checked. The family is staying with neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart McQueen Calvin Horton and A. Roubal. Henson United Church Sunday issued an appeal for clothing and funds toaid the family which lost all personal possessions ex- cept the clothing they were wearing. The women of Chisel, - burst district are planning means to rehabilitate the family. Donations of clothing or money are being received at the United Chnreh manse, Hensall. 0 Non-resident .hunters 1= New Brunswick must • employ a licen- sed guide. First Section—Pages 1 to 4 Thousands Expected For 'Air Force Day Here MISSIONARY WRITES FROM WARTORN CHINA The NEWS -RECORD has re- ceived another very interesting and newsy letter from its farth- est distant subscriber, Rev. E. A. Townsend, China. This paper is always glad to hear from Mr, Townsend and know that the many readers of the paper are pleased to know about conditions in that far-off ]and. Rev. Mr. Townsend's letter reads: "Kindly send the Clinton News - Record to Hong Kong, China, Peniel Mission, Box 128, in- stead of above address (letter was written at Ansiang, Hunan, on May 7, 1949) until further no- tice. Things do not look any too hopeful here at present, so we expect to move out to Hong Kong for a while, providing we can get there. "The money situation goes from bad to worse here. The G.Y. dol- lar is now going out of use and silver dollars and coppers taking its place. When you change a silver dollar you get about ten pounds of coppers to carry. One silver dollar is worth over a mil- lion of the G.Y. so when you consider the G.Y. being equal to three million of the old currency, it gives you an idea of the rate of inflation, as the old currency was in use up to last August. On the other hand the American dollar is losing value as there is no demand for it. "I have often spoken of things being opposite in China, as well as being on the opposite side of the earth, For instance, dessert is served at the beginning of a meal and soup last. ' White is the colour for mourning instead of black. The chief mourner goes ahead of the coffin. Men wear the gowns here and women wear the trousers. I noticed a new one while in Changsha recently. For convenience I stayed at the YMCA and ate at a restaurant, The tables all had white cloths on them but they removed the cloth when they set the table and gut it on again after the meal, "We have been hoping it would not be necessary for us to leave here, and still hope it may not be for long. There seems to be a great opportunity for Christian work here. We would ask those who pray to remember us, and CCF Enters Fie1.4....• • • In North Heron North Huron is assured a three -cornered political fight in the forthcoming Federal election. Convening in Wingham Satux- day night the North Huron CCF supporters, at a nomination meet- ing, chose Harry C. Burrows, Grey' Township farmer, as their standard bearer. Nominated were two candidates, Nelson Crich, Goderich, president of the Trades and Labor Council of that town, and Mr. Burrows, who recevied a substantial ma- jority in the vote cast. Saturday night's meeting was in charge of Kenneth Bryden, re- search secertary for the CCF in. Ontario and former deputy min- ister of labor in the Saskatchewan Government. Mr. Bryden predicted much greater C C F support in this election, and new members elect- ed to Ottawa. A state of unrest seemed to exist at the present time, he said, and with no politi- cal difference between he Lib- erals and Conservatives, the CCF is desirous of contesting every riding. Seventy-five ridings ere now represented in the forthcom- ing election in Ontario. A native of Barrie, Mr. Bur- rows has farmed on the 9th con- cession of Grey for nearly two years. Until recently the candid- ate was actively engaged in journalism with The Globe and Mail, MacLeens and The Finan- cial Times, Montreal. In 1934 he was on the executive of the British Publications, London, England. Mr. Burrows is 48 years old. Officers elected to farm the executive of the North Huron CCF Association were: President, Nelson Crich, Goderich; first vice -president, -Harvey Niergarth, Wingham; secretary - treasurer, James G. Webster, Wingham; executive, William King, Brus- sels, Dave Eadie, Turnberry, George Baird, William Thompson, Wingham, Mrs. 11. C. Burrows, Grey Township. those web do not, to start pray- ing for themselves," Delegates Attend Lions Convention Four delegates represented Clinton Lions Ciubtat the 29th enunal ditsriot convention of Lions InternationalHotel-London on Tuesday: H. C. Law ion, E. J. Jacob, Lorne Brown and B. B. Pocklington. They' Were among more than 140 who t,were present from 38 Lions Clubs* in. District A-,1. Deputy District Ceivernor A. D. McNair, Milverton,.,; was elected District Governor, while the fol- lowing were elected Deputy District Governors: Zone 1, Emelt Soulier, Windsor; Zine 2, (includ- ing Bayfield and Zurich), Man - ford Gare, Strathroy; Zone 3, (in- cluding Clinton,` Goderich and Seaforth), Dr. E. 'Ae McMaster, Seaforth; Zone 16, Nee McKinney, Wroxeter. Walter C. Fisher,Queenston, slated for the preaideincy of Lions International in 1949-50, addres- sed the noon lunchson. Hamilton Minister Elected Moderator Rev. Dr. C. L. Cowan, Hamil- ton, on the third ballot, Wednes- day night. last, was elected 75th moderator of the . Presbyterian Church in Canada. Nominated were:; Rev. Dr. C. L. Cowan, Hamilton; Rev. M. S. Blackburn, Banff, Alta;; Rev. Dr. A. D. MacKinnon,' Little Narrow, N.S.• and Rev. Dr., David Lang, St. John's, Newfoundland. Mr. Blackburn was dropped after the first ballot. Dr. Mac- Kinnon was eliminated on the second ballot. On the third vote, Dr. Cowen was elected - RINK WELL UNDER WAY ' BELGRAVE — Residents are displaying real enthusiasm in their conununity rink, a project which they are carrying out with voluntary labor. The foundation of the 140 -by -80 -feet structure is nearly completed. WESLEY-WILLIS ANNIVERSARY IS OBSERVED Anniversary services were ob- served in Wesley -Willis United Church, Clinton, on Sunday lest when the church celebrated the 20th anniversary of the opening of the present edifice. It was a bleak day for the congregation of Wesley -Willis on that June morning in 1928 when they awoke to find that in the thunderstorm of the previous night, their church had been burned and was stilt smoulder- ing. With Christian fortitude, the Board of the Church viewed the future and decided to re -bulbi; the result being the present church which was dedicated in June, 1929. Since the dedication, three memorial windows have been ad- ded to help add a. note of beauty. These windows are in memory of Miss Kathleen East, erected by her sister and broters, Mr. end Mrs, Herman B. Chant, erected by the family, and Alvin V. Cor- less, erected by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Corless, and his brother and sister. A harp stop has also heen added to the organ console and during the past two years the basement of the church has been fitted into a recreation r00m. Rev. Sidney E. Larman, Strath- roy, was guest speaker at both services, which were conducted by the minister, Rev. Andrew Lane. Mr. Lerman gave a very challenging message in the morn- ing. He stated thbt the material was at hand and all it needed was the common man in the church to make use of it and when that happened we could be sure that this area had never known such a revival as would take piece. He based his re- marks on the story of Christ heal- ing the man at the water's edge, who had been trying to get into the waters when the angel troubled them, for 36 years. In the evening Mr. Lerman spoke on the subject "Cameos of Calvary." He said that Christ was always found where there was need and riot where the crowd might wish Him, Mr. Lerman also stated that if any man lived to- day by a series ,of rules and followed them rigidly he was a (Continued on Page Two) Air Show Features Saturday's Event Saturday, June 11, will be a red letter day in the history of RCAF Station, Clinton, when the annual "Air Force Day" will be staged by the personnel of the Station for the benefit of the public at large and to pop- ularize the. RCAF and its activities. The' RCAF has extended a general invitation to everyone to visit the Station on that day and take advantage of the many fea- tures offered, commencing at 12.30 noon, and continuing until mid- night. An Air Show will feature. The marvels of radar and radio will be on display in the Drill Hall, including television pictures taken by the television aircraft flying overhead within a radius of twelve miles of the Station, A physical training display will be staged on the parade, ground at two o'clock An organ recital commences at 2.30 p.m., and con- tinues all afternoon and evening, with James Millman, London, and Fit. Cadet • L. A. Fogel alternat- ing at the console of the electric organ. A swimming display will be given by members of the Hamil- ton Aquatic Club, with three clowns and ten girls in precision and ballet swimming and exhibi- tion diving.. Simultaneously, there will be model aircraft flying, with gas -powered, controlled, and free - flying models, and RCAF and local model aircraft clubs com- peting. Jet Air Show Highlight of the day will be a Vampire jet air show at 3.10 p.m. This jet aircraft will leave To- ronto and entertain crowds at Centralia and Clinton, flying at terrific speed overhead. The TCA's North Star will salute the Sta- tion at 5 p.m,, Special sporting events will include a softball match between RCAF and Western Ontario 'All Stars"; a soccer match between RCAF and Labatts of London; and a baseball match between RCAF and Listowel. Commencing at 4 p.m., there will be an all -cartoon movie show in the RCAF Theatre, especially for the children, con- tinuing until 9 p.m. An RCAF North Star will be on hand to add to the entertain- ment, If RCAF search and insane commitments permit, a •heliepoter will land and take off on the Parade Square during. the after- noon. AY 8A5 p.m., the ensign wilt be lowered, with the assistance of the RCAF Guard of Honor and Trumpet Band. A large dance will be held in the Drill hale with two door prizes, and at 11.30 p.m. at the dance, a drawing will take place for a $425 combination radio complete with FM antenna. This is the grand attendance prize for all those entering the Station during the afternoon and evening. Admission is entirely free. The various prizes are now on display in the window of Beattie Furniture. WAC W. F. M. Newson New CO at Centralia Wing Cmdr. W. F. M. Newson, 31, Victoria and Calgary, has been appointed commanding officer of the RCAF Station at 'Centralia, home of the air forge's flying training and instrument flying schools. He replaces Wing Cmdr, W. C. Van Camp, 31, Marwayne, Alta., who becomes senior personnel staff officer at Northwest Air Command headquarters at Ed- monton, During World War II, Wing Cmdr. Newson rose from pilot officer to group captain after two years of air operations overseas. In 1944, he took command of the famed 405 Canadian Pathfinder. Squadron and was awarded the DSO for his work as master bomber over heavily defended objectives. Repatriated in 1945, he com- manded the RCAF Station at Lachine, Que., and later attended RCAF War Staff College, Toron- to. Since 1947, he has been in Ottawa as senior Air Cadet liaison officer at RCAF headquatrers, Foreign Rep resentatives View "Canada's Finest Livestock" Here Guests of the 45th annual Clinton Spring Show of prize livestock were more than 100 representatives ,01 i1 • countries of the International Federation ' of Agricultural Produess s. Three bus loads of the touring visitors were greeted at Clinton's town limits by Clinton Citizens' Band and led to Community:. Park. There ,they 'viewed an hour-long stock parade of eoene of "the best • livestock' in Ontario.” .UPPER LEA.T-=,A group of. 'rim visitors is Almon watching the parade of animals. Among them is on Heland pertinent Swedish farmer end member of the Swedish Parliament (in dark suit and hat, centre). UPPER RIGHT—Hera are two members of the cattle' section, of the long parade passing in review before the Inter- national plea L LOWEREF1'—Impressed . with the brand. of Canadian crottle are Dr. Hermes Pres and Eug= Grimminger, of the veli -in risers areew nt Farmers Union of West Germany. LOWER RIGHT—The only surviving original director Of Clinton Fair; 87 -velar -old Dr. J. W. Shaw, right, 1a shown ahaking hands with• Sir James Tamer, prealdent of the Nhth- ing IFAP, and the Farmers' Union of the United Kingdom, centre: Look ng on is S ry-Treasures A. J. Meanie,. of Huron Central Agricultural Society, —Engravings courtesy The London Free Mao)