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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1949-06-23, Page 5THE NEW ERA -84th YEAR ecor THE NEWS -RECORD -71st YEAR No. 25 IEDe ,first Cotmmn= ALTHOUGH SUMMER WEAT er has been with us for som time, summer only 'officially rived on the scene at 8.11 a. Tuesday, June 21 . And was one of the hottest days the year to date until the rai ... In addition, it was longest day of the year! . N wonder the boys were able t play baseball until 9.20 p.m. th night before Be a your NAVY hoping here o help fi League naval r men on ei its. progrenv being Auxiliary Accept citizens) but Vote AM aro for buil taxi he Str CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 1949 TH- r- M. it of in th Second Section—Pages 5 to 12 Record Vote Seen in Federal Election Monday Deputation.., Assured Paving to Proceed e 0 0 e ria loyal Canadian --exert' franchise on • Mond' M • • LEAGUE TAGGERS for a .generous respon n Saturday, June 25, mance the work that is doing in behalf stings and merchant sea the coasts and in suppo nationwide, 'youth-trai ' ne . . The tag day i convened by the Ladies of Clinton. Legion . . N .k C the responsibility of go p. Vote as you °lik !.. . s * • IMPROVEMENTS town are a new "face' Frank Pennebaker's drug d completion of a new by Noble Holland .for a stand for Clinton Cab t between King and Isaac * • • Citizens get the kind of govern- ment they deserve; vote on Mon- day! . . . • • • T O GIVE CREDIT t WHERE credit is due, Clinton Horticul- tural Society and the Town Coun- cil are desirous of commending very highly the efforts of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Epps, who, besides keeping their own property in apple-pie order, can 'find' time to plant flower beds far the Town AMONG and store, a ding Streets Monde ARE se to the o Ort nmg • s ' good • Blacktop paving of the con- necting links of King's Highways 4 and 8 through the Town of Clinton is assured following the visit of a deputation to the Minister of Highway in Toronto Friday' last. The Town Council met in special session Monday evening' and approved the report, and agreed,. that' the supervision of the project be under the direc- tion of the Street Committee 'and Council as a whole. Mayor Hat - tin presided and all members were present: Reeve G. W. Nott, chairman of, the Street Committee, reported. that the Departmental engineers from Straford division were plan- ning lan ning ,to meet Council and inspect the strips in question here today. 22 -Foot Strips According to the report of the deputation, which consisted of Mayor R. Y. Hattin, Reeve Nott and Ald. N. W. Trewartha, the town will get 22 feet on the two highways, black top three inches at deep, including one -inch smooth surfacing; about 6,000 tons. It will be laid on top of the present pavements; on the 20 -foot con- crete, there will be an additional foot on each side to bring the width up to 22 feet. No paving will be done this year beyond the 22 feet, as the town, in order to receive the sub- sidy, must have a bylaw passed by March 1. This will be done at some later date, probably next year. of Clinton • i • Be a good citizen; vote as you like but vote . . . • r * ALFRED TAYLOR, LIFE-LONG resident of Hensall, who is well over 80 years of' age, received quite an experience the other day . Mr. Taylor purchased a )eech tree in the Bell bush from Stewart ' Bell Mr. Taylor, George Smale 'and his son Tom, were sawing it into sections , A hollow was encountered in the tree and Mr.,. Taylor'. was, anx- ious 'to knbia hew far it extend- ed ... He reached down with his arm and was very much surpris- ed when a groundhog bit his finger .. , In 70 years Mr. Tay- lor said, while hunting squirrels, rabbits, and groundhogs, this was the first time he ever had been bitten .. . 11 1945 FEDERAL II Election' Results NORTH HURON Cardiff Mills Nairn (PC) (CCF) (Lib.) Ashfield 465 46 333 Blyth . ' 204 10 112 Brussels 250 1 198 Clinton" .. _ 634 33 409 Colborne 280 19 183 Goderich (town) 1,154 120 987 Goderich Twp. 445 31 227 Grey 518 12 405 Hawick 685 57 646 Morris 530 15 321 Turnberry •327 37 268 Wawanosh, East ., 325 10 267 Wawatiosh, West 371 19 281 Wingham 617 43 414 Civilian *Total . ' 6,805 453 5,041, Sef Bice Vote .. 278 133 232 Grand Totals 7,193 586 5,273 -Plurality for Cardiff over Nairn --1,810. —Majority for Cardiff over all, 1,224. HURON -PERTH • Cann Golding Pryde (CCF)• (Lib.) (PC) Exeter, 58 252 714 Fullarton 24' 379 396 Hay 33 848 323 Ransil 2. 186 182 Hibben•! 13 , 523 ' 289 Huilett` 26 435 374 McKillop 16 504 253 Seaford. 15 540 466 SS 14 413: 495 50 639 619 Tuckersmith .. 13 465 , 375 Osborne r.. 23 308. 505 Civilian Total . 287. 5,492 4,971 Service Vote .. 66., 153 199 Grand Totals, . 353 5,645 5,170 —Plurality for Golding over ,Pryde--475. Majority for Golding over :a11-122. r Adding Logan and Mitchell, now added to Huron -Perth riding, totals would be as follows:. CCP Lib. PC H -P (old) .. 353 5,645 5,170 Logan 28 640 413 Mitchell 17 378 570 Grand Totals 398 6,661 6,153 Liberal plurality over PC --508. Liberal majority over all -110.` lk The Weather 1949 : 1948 High Low High Low June 16 80 64 86 36 17 79 68 65 40 18 83 68 70 42 19 84 61 66 54 '20 89 86' •. 73 40 21 84 68 '73'.• : 54. 22" 77 51 70 . 60. The deputation felt certain that work would get under way with- in three weeks or less. Other Business A motion was passed that the deputation be reimbursed to the extent of $30 for their expenses. Bylaw No. 10 for 1949 was passed to authorize execution of a lease agreeme�rt with the CNR for re -location of the stockyard pens and scales, etc. Council passed a motion that the regular July meeting of Council be held Tuesday next, June 28, and that Council, ap- prove closing the that, accounts by' June 25. Mayor Hattin plans to,,,leave next ThursdayrJune`'30, on a month's vacation trip by motor to Western Canada. • MASONS ATTEND CHURCH SERVICE ST. PAUL'S SUNDAY Sunday, June 19, was a very special occasion in the life of St. Paul's Anglican Church, Clinton, when at the morning service the 400th anniversary of the publica- tion of the Prayer Book was celebrated,. and as a special feat- ure, the members of Clinton Lodge No. 84, A.F. end AM., attended in a body. The order of service followed was the special service which has been prepared especially, for the occasion, by a committee of the General Synod. Rev. R. M. P. Bulteel, rector, was in charge. Mr. Bulteel chose as his text Acts 1:8, emphasizing the par - tion "witnesses unto me." . He stated that the Masonic Order probably was the oldest in the world. Unfortunately, man -al- ways has been human and apt to err and in many parts of the world the ancient craft had become debased. God does not leave' Himself without witnesses in this world of ours, and. one witness, the speaker .felt, was the mem- bers of the Masonic' order. Be-, bellious man always did 'his best to stifle the testimony of''these witnesses. With the rise of Protestantism came a' new witness. the Book of Common Prayer, 90 per 'cent • of Its contents being, direct quota-' tions from the Sacred Pages, the speaker' declared. • • Ex -Reeve Passes VICTOR D. FALCONER Prominent Clinton fuel and lumber dealer end ex -Reeve of the town, who passed away at his late residence Tuesday af- ternoon after an illness of a few months,. in his 44th year. A Masonic funeral is being •held Friday at 2:30 p.m. D " Public School Board Offered Site for School A proposed site for a new public school was discussed briefly at the June meeting of Clinton Public School Board when Chairman A. F. Cudmore presided and Trustee Percy Liv- ermore was absent. • Discussion followed receipt of a letter from Mrs. R. W. Mc- Kenzie, who offered from five to 15 acres at the eastern .edge of town on. the.. north-•side•.of: 'High- way 8 near the Shell Service Station, The proposal was re- ferred to the Property Commit- tee with instruction to bring in a report at the July meeting. The Property Committee was empowered to have the necessary repairs done during the summer vacation. Applications for supply teach- ers were received from Miss Mary Torrance, Goderich Town- ship, and Mrs, J. D. Thorndike, Clinton. Both were accepted. Mrs. Bert Bayes, music super- visor, was granted $100 bonus for her year's work end was offered re-engagement, All teachers have signed contracts except Lyle Mc.. Kee, Who is going to Brantford. C.O. Martin, Kitchener, has been engaged as assistant principal. He has purchased the residence of Gordon R. Ross, Rattenbury St., • Principal G. H. Jefferson's re- port for May indicated an en- rolment of 343 and an average attendance; of 318.6, or 94.23 per cent,' Public'. School Pupils Aid Crippled Children A new venture for some of the' pupils of the upper grades of Clinton Public School was the Bazaar which was • held in' Mr. McKee's room on Friday after- noon June 17, Candy, 'popcorn, pastry, .,soft drinks, touch -and -take booth, end home-made articles '' were the eonunodities the youthful Vendors had for sale,., Approximately $16 was raised and this ';nosey will be donated to the Red Cross Fund for Crippled Children.. • Airman and Local Girl Wed ° —Photo by Fowler Bros. Studio A lovely setting in Ontario St. United Church, Clinton, was chosen by LAC AND MRS. GEORGE CONWAY COOPER, for their wedding on Saturday, June 18,, at which'Rev. W. J. Wool- frey officiated. Formerly Jean Ferguson Elliott,• the .bride is. the youngest daughter of Mrs.:' Elliott and the late George Hr :.. Elliott, and the gronni is the s..,, •of 'Mrs. Fred Corp and .the.. Rain;:.09'inehes Rain; 75 inches. late: Charles Cooper', Toronto;;.;, They will 'reside in Clinton: Perjonah John Grant, MP, Sussex, Man., visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Williams. Mrs. L. W. Dippell,Bowmen- vile, is visiting her parents, Mr, and Mrs. O. W„ Potter. Mr. and Mrs. George Gilchrist, Souris, Man., have been recent visitorat the home 'of Mrs., I. M. Nay. LAC and Mrs. W. S. Macaulay left Monday afternoon to make their home in Goose Bay, Lab- raodr. Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Robbins, Crediton, visited on Sunday with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Sutter. Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Hanes and' family Ottawa, are the guests of the lady's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lockwood. Mr. and Mrs. 'Snook, Leaming- ton, and Miss Margaret Davie have returned after spending two weeks at the Kihtail Beach. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Layton and Mr. and Mrs.. Elliott Layton spent the weekend in Tobermory and also visited friends in Meaford. Mrs. E. E. Brown has returned to her home in Petrolia after spending several weeks at the home of her sister, Mrs. W. J. Shad'dock, Mrs. Charles E. Schaefer, De- troit and Mount Clemens, Mich., visited her. old home and attend- ed the funeral of her father, the late Jacob Becker. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Middleton and David, end Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Middleton spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. James Shear= er and family of Bright. Miss Thelma Currie hes return- ed to Clinton after being absent since October_ 1948 in Toronto where she took a course in hair- dressing at Marvel Hairdressing School, Mrs. C. H. Venner was in St. Thomas on Wednesday last when her niece, Miss Loma Wilson, graduated as a nurse. The cere- mony was held at Alma College Amphitheatre. „ Mr. and Mrs. J. Cree Cook, Clinton, and. Mr. and Mrs. William Bell, Dearborn, Mich,, returned Thursday last after spending fopr weeks on a motor trip to the Pacific Coast and return. Mrs. Fred Gatien and daughter Kathy, in company with Mrs. A. Heesom and daughter,, Barbara, left Tuesday to spend .the, summer with relatives and friends in England and will return in September. Mrs. M, T. Corless, accompan- ied by her daughter Mrs. K. M. Breakey and small son Richard, Zurich, spent most of last week at the lakeside cabin, "Heerwee- bee," returning to Clinton on Sat- urday evening. Mr. Breakey was here for the weekend, • Mi Alice ce Holmes spent the weekend in Toronto attending a retreat for the Associates of the Sisters of Saint John the Divine, being' their guest at St. John's Convent. On her return she visited a friend in Stratford, re- turning home yesterday. LIONS FROLIC IS BIG EVENT OF JUNE 29 With the object of •raising much: needed funds to enable it to carry on its extensive work in this community, Clinton Lions Club again is appealing for the gen- erous 'support of the public at its annual Street Frolic which will be held on the main street on Wednesday evening next, June 29. Funds are required for the sports activities of the youth of the town and district, particularly in baseball and hockey, end the Arena is badly in need of im- provements. In addition to these activities, there are other welfare activities of the Club that heed financial ' support. The major fund-raising effort of the Lions Club this year is centred around the draw for a Chevrolet 'sedan or a Massey Harris tractor, both of which will be on display at the Street Frolic. Only 999 tickets have been issued and they are going. fast. Those who wish to participate in '• this draw, and help the ,Lions ,Club at the' same time, should act quickly. Music for the Frolic will. be supplied by Clinton Citizens' Band. Every Lion has tickets for sale, Clifford H. Epps is , general chairman. of the Frolic Commit- tee, with the following sub - chairmen: dance, A. Garon; booths, Lorne Brown; bingo, H. C. Law- son* lunch, H. R. Hawkins; crown and anchor, Frank Fingland; over - and -under, B. B. Pocklington; bail game, C. W. Draper; gorceries; W. E. Perdue; tickets and cash, F. B. Pennebaker. 0 There will be a total interrup- tion of Hydro in Clinton on Sun- day, June 26, between the hours of 12.30 and 6 p.m. Further University Results Announced Results of the recent examina- tions in Second .Year 'of the Pass Course,• Faculty of Arts, Univer- sity of Toronto, include the fol- lowing from • this district: Grade• A—J. M. P. Donnelly, Goderich; Grade B—J. C. Mae- kenzie : Bayfield; Miss J. I. Porter,; Brussels,. Without grading --Frank B. Fingland, Jr.,;, Clinton,; with, supplemental in. Zoology. Phone Clinton 4 Election Returns As a service to the commun- ity, The NEWS -RECORD will conform with its usual custom in supplying fast returns for North Huron and Huron -Perth ridings on Election Night, Mon- day next, June 27, As the polls remain open from 9 am. to 7 p.m.. (DST), and since there are three candidates in the field in each constituency, it is not' likely that there will be' many results available be- fore 8 p.m. or even 'later. Phone. Clinton 4 for election returns! PORTER'S HILL CONGREGATION FETES MINISTER (By Porter's Hill correspondent) A social evening was held Monday evening at the Parsonage in Hayfield. In view of Rev. F. G. and. Mrs.. Stotesbury's depar- ture from this charge, the affair was well attended by the con- gregation of Grace Church, Por- ter's Hill. During the evening, Mr. and Mrs. Stotesbury were called for- ward. An address was read by Mrs. Wilmer Harrison, and a purse of money was presented to them by Ray Cox. Little Miss Gail Lockhart presented a large bouquet of flowers. The address in part, was as follows: "In the past four years spent among us, you have faithfully and conscientiously done all with- in your power to carry out your duties as our pastor despite dif- ficulties. When you came into our homes you could converse easily and knowingly on all topics, You constantly made calls on the ill, the bereaved, and the needy. A crisis never found you wanting in tact, understanding, and ability. "On Sundays we were thrilled at your knowledge and wisdom, your broad-minded and modern viewpoints which are to neces- sary among to -day's leaders. You have taken an exceptioanlly active interest in the welfare of the community, helping all you could through the Lions Club, and ex- erting your influence for our benefit. Especially, have you worked' to counteract the intemp- erance which is so prevalent. In tHis you have displayed the courage of your convictions, something rare indeed. "Because of these many qual- ities we wish you were remain- ing with us. However, we are united in wishing you both many pleasant years ahead." The remainder of the evening was spent in social chat after which the ladies served lunch, COMING EVENTS Navy League Tag Day, Satur- day, June 25, auspices Ladies' Auxiliary, Canadian Legion. 24-25-b Snell family reunion, Londes- boro Community Hall, Saturday, June 25. Afternoon sports, even- ing supper 'and entertainment, Anyone with family connection is welcome. 25-b 23rd Anniversary Dance of Crystal Palace Ballroom, Mitchell, Friday night, with Don Robert- son and Ranch Boys. Big sur- prise for some lady and gent. 25-p Monster Garden Party, auspices Brucefield United Church, on Manse Lawn, Tuesday, June 28. Supper 6-8; programme, Mrs. Frank Kling, Fred Willis and the Vanderburgh's, Seaforth, and local talent. Admission: adults 75c; children 40c. , 25-b Clinton. Lions .Club Frolic, Wed-• nesday, June 29. Fun galore! Giant Bingo, games, refreshment booth.. Draw for car or tractor. Admission 'free. Dance,, • Town, Hall, Norman 'Carnegie Orchest- ra. 10, p.m. to I 'a,m. Admission 75 cents. 23-24-25-x• Remember the datelll Saturday, October 15. Bazaar, auspices Ladies'•, Auxiliary, Canadian Leg-. con. 24-b Prem' L M P ier � roe ruler . rost Lands.Local Park Ontario Premier Here HON. LESLIE M. FROST Premier of Ontario, who paid his first visit to this district yesterday for the first time, since his elevation to the Premiership. He addressed Progressive Conservative ral- lies in Seaforth in the after- noon and in Exeter at night, ;and, in between, paid a brief visit to Clinton races. Health Unit Appoints Two More Nurses Huron County Board of Health at a meeting in Clinton on Mon- day evening, appointed Miss Lois Baker and Miss Dorothy Wick to the County Health Unit to be inaugurated on July 1, Both are graduates of the University of Toronto in public health nursing. Only one other nurse is requir., ed to he engaged to complete the unit, Dr. Robert Aldis, as MOH, will be in charge. Headquarters will be in the late Dr. Gunn's resi- dence at Clinton. Ray Gibbon, chief sanitary in- spector, started his duties Tues- day. Miss Norah Cummings will be supervising nurse; and other nurses on the staff will be Miss Mary Love, who was on the staff of the county school nursing plan; end—Miss Aubra Cleaver, who has been the public health nurse in Goderich. The committee set car allow- ance at $30 a month plus four and a half cents a mile. - .0 Richmond Hosiery ' ' Closed• for Two Months The Clinton mill of , Richmond Hosiery. Limited, which employs about 35 men and girls, is ex- pected to close dawn ' tomorrow until September. In a statement to the em- ployees, H R. Richmond, London, manager• of the firm, said: "A good many reasons have caused us to make this decision, The main reason is due • to- con- ditions of the trade and the large stock we hove on hand at pres- ent. This large stock would not make any material difference if it occurred during ,fall and win- ter months, but the summer months are a very quiet. time for the 'sale of full-fashioned goods." 'Mr.' Rieiunond said that the firm was trying to n'iake arrange.. meats, for some employees to be transferred , to . the company's other mills, located in London and Mitchell, Reside in Goderich Township --Photo • by Fowler Bros. Studio Pictured above in their wedding photograph are MR. AND MRS., LLOYD. EDWARD BOND, who were married by Rev. Andrew: Lane . at the home' of the bride's parents, Orange St., Clinton,' on Saturday afternoon, May 28, The bride, the former Ruth Mary' Madelon Potter'; is . the second daughter' of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Potter, and the groom ,is the only aon.of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bond, Goderich Township. The young,, couple have'taken up residence,in Goderich Town$yup. Ontario's new Premier, Hon. Leslie M. Frost, paid his first visit to this district yesterday since assuming the mantle of leadership a couple of months ago. Main speaker at a largely - attended Progressive Conserva- tive picnic in Seaforth earlier in the afternoon, he, arrived inClin- ton late in the afternoon just in time to see the last two heats at Clinton Horse Races. The Premier was escorted' to the judges' stand and was intro- duced by Dr. George S. Elliott, president of Clinton Turf Club. Speaks Non -Politically In a brief, strictly non-political address, Premier Frost declared that he was very pleased with having the opportunity of paying a short visit to the races. He congratulated the officers and members of the Turf Club for the fine condition of the track and the success of the day's rac- ing and particularly paid tribute to the Town of Clinton for pos- sessing such a fine park. "I congratulate you on this achievement,' the Premier declar- ed, "I hope this achievement will be followed by other com- munities throughout this fine old province of Ontario. This type of thing makes for better living, and in that, sports plays a large part. Later, Mr. Frost journeyed to Bayfield to where he and his party had dinner at the New Ritz Hotel which was very attractively decorated with flags and bunting, He spoke briefly before proceed- ing to Exeter for a large evening rally. Excellent Race Card The track was dry end fast for the afternoon's card, and attend- ance was about 1,200. Fou; races of three heats were run off, each heat being counted as a race. Purses totalled $1,200, compris- ing $300 for each class. Several of the 12 heats had very close finishes. Probably, the highlight of the day was in the 2,18 class, when Corporal Bill, owned by George Sherman, Rodney, and driven by 70 -year- old Bill. Fraser, -came home -in front in both the second and third heats, after finishing.fifth in the first heat. Bach time, he nosed out Miss Corporal Grattan, owned by O. Cunningham, Clan- deboye, and driven by Turvey. Tony Mac, owned and driven by R. Kirkby, Walton, was second, fourth and fifth. The second heat of the 2.18 was the fastest of the day: 2.111/2. In the 2.28 class, Dr. G. Grat- tan, owned and driven by A. Leverington, St. Thomas, took all three . heats. A Clinton horse, Peter Lee Brewer, owned by L. W. Levis, with Kirby driving, took third in the first heat. and second in the second heat, but was drawn in the third. CLINTON "HAMS" • HOLD EXCELLENT WEEKEND OUTING It was ' a big weekend for Clinton's radio "hams"; in other words, for the members of Clin- ton mateur Radio Club, (VE- 3BE11). Competing against thousands' of slit:ller clubs throughout the North American Continent, the local Club took part in the annual con- test, With. high honours in the amateur field at stake, Scene of the•Clinton Club's field day was on a high bluff overlook- ing, the Maitland River, a short distance west of Benmiller,' Camp was pitched on, Friday night arid Saturday,, and the official com- petition got under way at 5 p.m. (DST), Saturday, and 'continued for 24 hours, until 5 pan. Sim - day (DST)., The competition was 'conduct- ed by the American Amateur Radio Relay League, with the object :of 'securing as many contacts as possible..The Clinton Club participated in the five- transmitter series with low pow- er'and using portable sets. Power was supplied by a diesel, set up in' camp: Transmitters were home built. . Members of the Club and their wives and families participated in the field day. An excellent job was done by a group of Clinton Boy Scouts in charge of Scoutmaster Walter Little. Club members are eagerly looking forward to the results of this continent -wide competition, but' they may not be available for several months; as much checking and re -checking must be done. More then 500 contacts were achieved by the five trans- mitters in the 24 hours, it was reported. TWO SECTIONS TODAY In this pre-election issue, The • NEWS -RECORD is published in two sections today. Be sure you get them both. o A Smile for Today • Doubtful Ingredient Little Richard ate all. the rais- ins out of his rice pudding, 'end • then promptly lost interest in it Regarding the. rejected. portion of his repast with a critical eye, he' gravely inquired " Whydo you i'� fir° y u prYt rice in your raisin pudding?" '