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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1949-09-22, Page 1N ews- NEW ERA-64thYEAR ecor THE NEWS-RECORD—list YEAR No. 38 CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1949 The Home Paper with the News Itbe Itr t COttinnt— TOWN CLERK M. T. CORLESS points out that Clinton will re- vert to standard time at 12.01 a m„ next Sunday, September 25, according to resolution of the Town Council in April last be- fore daylight saving went into ' effect . Mr. Corless contacted a number of other centres, in Huron County and found that all planned to resume standard time this weekend. . * c: *. INCIDENTALLY, A NUMBER of municipalities in. the Province have decided to remain on day- light saving time until Novemb- er 27 as a power -saving measure These include Toronto, Osh- awa, Peterboro, Hamilton, and •the Georgian Bay towns of Mid- land, Penetanguishene, Port Mc - Nicoll and Victoria Harbour . Others are taking no action at -present, but are waiting to see what action is taken by. neigh- boring municipalities . . ► * • CLINTON'S LONG -AWAITED asphalt surfacing for the highway connecting links soon will be a fact . .. A big power shovel com- menced Monday on Vinegar Hill and is making rapid progress, excavating for the new pavement where 15 inches of base and three inches of top will be laid . , . The straightening process has been going on in front of Hotel Clin- ton and the Post Office and the Town Hall, and levelling of the present surface on Albert St., between the main intersection and Rattenbury St . , • * * AUSTIN MITCHELL, RESIDENT superintendent for the contract- ors, Brennan Paving Co., Limited Hamilton, reguested The NEWS - RECORD to express his apprec- iation for the cooperation of the citizens in removing parked cars when requested, to facilitate the work . . The contract calls for completion of all the work by Ohtober 30, end at the present rate of going, that is likely to be the case, although the weath- er may have some say in the matter. . * • • VEGETABLES CERTAINLY ARE not lacking growth in this area this year . . . Already we have reported exceptional growth in potatoes ... Ed•Morrison, R.R. 4, Clinton, brought into the office a potato stalk which measured over five feet in height . . . He also reported that the potatoes gath- ered were of excellent size and . good quality with a good -number to a hill . . Mr. Morrison stat- ed that he had a tomato stalk in his garden which was over six feet high and had 47 tonrlatoes on it , There were still a number of blossoms at the top of the plant until a recent wind storm, when the top pert of the plant was broken off . . . * * • FRUIT HAS BEEN THE ORDER of the day at The NEWS -RECORD office and the members of the staff are deeply grateful for ell contributions . . Home-grown peaches have been brought in by Harry Charlesworth, Clinton, and Mrs. T. Pollard, R.R. 2, Seaforth Both samples were delicious freestone peaches . , * • r A FRUIT ODDITY ALSO HAS been reported . . . A Siamese twin apple was picked at the farm of Oliver Pocock, near Holmesville . This unique apple has two apples grown into one, each with a blossom and a stem, although the stems have joined together in a similar fash- ion to the apple . k * * BLUE WATER FARMS, OWNED and operated by A. H. Warner and Sons, R.R. 1, Bayfield, were well represented et the Western Fair, London, by their exhibit of 'Yorkshire hogs. . . These hogs, 11 in number, carried off - one first two second, four third, one fotunle one fifth, one sixth, two seventh and one eighth. prizes, as well as wi'nhing the special do - rated by the Ontario Yorkshire Breeders for the best pen of four in Advance Registry under six months . . o * * ORIGIN OF A SOUTH AMER- loan beaver, which was 'killed on J. A Sully'a Rosny Farm*, south of Goderich, Monday, is a mystery . It was first seen eating food from the dog kennels, and the 30 -pound animal attack- ed one ' of the men who aproach- ed it ... Known as a nutria, the animal may have been one which strayed from a breeding farm operated in the vicinity ,some. years ago ... * * IN CASE ANY OF OUR READ- ers were wondering what happ- ened of last week's issue of The NEWS -RECORD, the answer is that it was not published .. As announced on several' previous occasions, the staff took a well- earned holiday . The Weather 1949 1948 High Low High Low Sept. 8 59 46 77 60 9 61 36 69 57 10 72 38 69 47 11 '72 52 72 47 12 '75 60 85 52 13 60 56 76, 57 14 57 49 71 44 Rain: .68 inches .28 inches Sept. 15 60, 45 71 .52 16 69 45 71 55 - 17 75•; 49 85 56 18 65 .63 81 69 19 ' 64 50 ' 80 61 20 57 ' 49. 62 - 42 21 66 42 64 42 Beim .1.37 inches . none Former Clintonians Miss "Noronic" Disaster Fire Hits Building InAub urn (By our Auburn correspondent) Fire of undetermined origin completely gutted the general store, egg -grading and upstairs living quarters of Gordon R. Taylor Sunday morning. The fire was first noticed at 7 a.m. by Mrs. Taylor who sens- ed smoke. Their 13 -year-old daughter, Marion, was roused from her sleep end barely escap- ed being trapped in her room. The family were forced to flee clad only in night attire. Brigades from Blyth, Clinton, Goderich and Auburn, responded to the call. The store, egg -grad- ing station and house were badly damaged, by water, smoke and flames. All furniture from the dining room, living room and kitchen, which are behind the store, were carried to safety in a garage close at hand. The Taylor store has been in operation for 27 years. An official estimate of the damage done' is not available, but the damage is partially cov- ered by insurance. A lovely cocker spaniel, "Blon- die," lost its life by suffocation. Mr. Taylor has rented the Orange Hall and is having it fit- ted up as a temporary store for the present. SLOOP, SEAPLANE SEEK REFUGE AT BAYFIELD (By our Bayfield correspondent) A 30 -foot sloop, the "Shag- bark," Detroit, put into Bayfield Harbour on Monday, September 12, and docked until the storm had blown out on Wednesday. Aboard were: Robert Morris, Midland, Mich.; Tom Donnelly, Pittsburg, Pa.; end Charles Bayer, Detroit, all law students at the University of Michigan, Ann Ar- bor. They had been on a cruise on Lake Hrron and Georgian Bay. Leaving Killarney the previous Friday, they had been in Gode- rich that morning, and thought that they could ride the storm, but were forced to seek shelter here. A set plane also sought refuge in Bayfield Harbour on Monday, September 12. Aboard were Mr. Douglas and Mr. Wilmington, Huntsville, who stayed at the New Ritz Hotel until the follow- ing Wednesday before continuing their flight to Cleveland. Bean Harvesting General in County Bean harvesting is general throughout the County, accord- ing to R. Gordon Bennett, Clin- ton, Agricultural Representative for Huron County. Fields, that have been threshed, have turned out relatively well. Silo filling is about '75 per cent completed, he stated. Most farmers have an abundance of corn, many only using about half theie acreage to fill then. silos. Left over crop, in most cases, Is being retained for grain purposes. Grain corn will be a good crop this year, and sugar beets also would appear to be a g.xid crop Mr. Bennett remarked that a number of early -hatched flocks of poultry have been taken into winter housing quarters. A number of farmers in the district are in Western Canada for the purpose of buying up feeder cattle. Pastures in the district are holding ' up well with a corresponding . good flow of milk, Mr. Bennett added. WEEKLY EDITORS MEET AT JASPER THE newly elected president of the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association, Roy M. Bean, of Waterloo, Ont., is shown at right in this picture taken on the grounds of•Jasper Park Lodge in the Canadian Rockies during the national convention. Left to right are C. J. Ailbon of Springhill, N.S.. past -president of the association; R. C. Vaughan, C.M.G., chairman and president, Canadian National System ; Lang Sands, of Mission City, B.C., 1st viva -president,' C.W.N.A•; Walter S. Thompson, director of public relations, C.N.R.; and Mr. Bean. Final Settlement Made Of Sewerage Accounts Clinton Town Council held a special meeting in the Council Chamber Tuesday evening at the call of the Mayor to meet the sewerage contractors in an en- deavour to make final settlement of accounts, and to consider one or two, other items of business on the Mayor's :.genda. All members of Council were present, and also R. V. Anderson, Toronto, consulting engineer for the sewerage project; Frank Ping - land, KC, town solicitor; Carl Spatafona, representing Weston Construction Co., Limited, con- tractors for the sewerage system; D. J. McDougall, Wingham, con- tractor for the sewage treatment plant; and A. E. Rumball, supe:- intende nt, and Jabez Rands, op- erator of the sewage •disposal plant, of Clinton Public Utilities Commission. Remove Extension A motion by Ald. H. E. Hartley and A. Garon, was passed: "That as under the advice of the en- gineers on the resurfacing' of the highways through the town lim- its, and the approval of the Town Sblicilor, this 1949 Council ap- prove the removal of the certain extension of sidewalk, flower bed and fountain at end near the main intersection of the main streets" Sewerage Contract "A" After some little discussion over general matters pertaining to the sewerage contract "A", Mayor R. Y. Hattin called for the treasurer's statement of ac- counts as chargeable to the con- tractors' "hold back." Some of the items were agreed upon, others were questioned, and finally, a compromise was reach- ed. A resolution by Ald. Dr. G. S. Elliott and- Ald. Melvin Crich, was adopted: "That we, the Town Council, agree to pay $4,300; full payment on "hold back" of Wes- ton Construction Co., Limited, sewerage contractors, as final settlement of Contract "A" (sew- erage system)". Sewage Plant Contract "B" In the matter of the amount of $2,308.70 outstanding on Con- tract "B" (sewage treatment plant), according to town records, D. J. McDougall claimed the amount should be $2,508.70 through some contract with a member of the 1948 Council. However, as Mr. McDougall as yet had not fully completed his contract, both parties agreed to certain concessions and the town is to receive a more detailed statement before final settlement Historical Sketches OF THE COUN PY OF HURON III — Town of, Clinton (cont'd) This is the eighth of a series of historical articles on the County of Huron and,' the local. municipalities in this area, taken from "Historical Atlas of Hur- on County," published in 1879. Incorporated Jan, 1, 1858 With the building of the Buff- alo and Lake Huron. Railway came such a rapid increase in the population of Clinton, that steps were taken to incorporate it as a village in 1857, and on the 1st, January,. 1858, it became a sep- arate municipality. We give ex- tracts 'from the minutes of the first meeting of the village Coun- cil below. "The Returning Officer pre- sented the poll -book used at the municipal election, held on the 4th and 5th of the current month, With a certificate and sworn statement thereon, from which it appeared that Joseph • Whitehead, George Fulton, Samuel Rance, William Rowell and Jonas Gibb- ings had, been elected, and these gentlemen being present, record- ed their oaths and qualifications of office, when it was, "Moved by Samuel H. Rance, seconded by George Fulton, that owing to the deep interest taken by Joseph Whitehead in the welfare and prosperity of Clinton, this n(1 ••t ing is of opinion that he is the most fit and propernne"rinni r, to advocate its interests; therefore Resolved, that he be Reeve for the current year; which resolut- ion was carried and the Council adjourned for half an hour to enable the Reeve to be sworn in." Town Officials At this meeting Thomas Stev- enson was appointed Clerk; Ed ward Dingley and H. J. 'Mid - dough, Assessors; O. S. Doan, Collector; Malcolm McTaggart, Treasurer; William Rowell, John W. Kerr, and William Coates, License Inspectors; Edward Dins - lay and Thomas Plummer, In- spector of Highways. We find the following record: "Moved by Samuel Rance, see - ended by George Fulton, that. the Clerk be authorized to rent a town hall for the use of this Council, and for a Court room; rent not to exceed £6 per annum." By another resolution, the salary of the Clerk was fixed at .£5;, that of the assessors at £3 each; and the collector's, £2. The whole contract between the then condition of the place and its present status (1879) may, be fairly judged from a previous perusal of the above resolution' and subsequent inspection of the reslly fine town hall, beilt in 1870 ata cost of $11,000. It is a large (Continued on Page Two) is made. A motion by Aid, 3. W. Nediger and Reeve G. W. Nott was pas- sed "that this Council pay D. McDougall $2,000 on 'hold -back' on Contract `B'." Mrs. Connell Surprised On Her Birthday A very delightful afternoon tea and surprise party was given by Mrs. Fred Tyndall on Friday af- ternoon last, in honour of her mother, Mrs. W. D. Connell, who that day was celebrating another milestone along life's way. Neighbours and friends gather- ed and bestowed on the honoured guest numerous gifts and best wishes. Mrs. Connell, in spite of her years, keeps remarkably welt and is 'very active about her home, and in her church attendance and retains a very keen interest for all the affairs of ,the town and community. St. Paul's Friendship Club's First Meeting The Friendship Club of St. Paul's Anglican Church held its first meeting of the fall season at Grumblenot Cottage, Bay- field, with Mrs. Ruby Fitzsim- ons as hostess. There were 25 present. A short business, period was conducted after repeating the members' prayer and the Lord's Prayer. The hostess served a de- licious lunch after which all re- turned to their homes, having spent a very enjoyable evening. Ontario St. WMS Hears Mrs. B. "Olde The September meeting of the WMS of Ontario St. United Church was held at the home of Mrs. Norman Carter on Tuesday, September 13, with 22 members and three visitors present. Mrs. McMurray presided in the ab- sence of Mrs. Woolfrey and Mrs. Holmes. A hymn was sung and a psalm was read and prayer by Mrs. Sperling, opened t h e meeting. The devotional period was taken by Mrs. Carter, the theme being "Advance Thy Church." The Scripture reading was taken from Isaiah 40: 3-5, 9-11. Prayer was offered by Mrs. M. Wiltse. Mrs. Webster reported five calls made in homes and four in hospital. The delegates appoint- ed to the sectional meeting' at Brucefield in October are Mrs. C. Elliott and Miss H. Courtice. The October meeting will be held et the home of Mrs. Aiken. A pleasing solo was rendered by Mrs. McLean. Mrs. Olde very ably conducted the introduction of the Study Book "Growing with the "Years," with' Mrs. B. J. Gib- bings, °Mrs. 'McMurray and Miss M. Wiltse assisting. Mrs. Stewart gave a report . of the School of Missionsheld in Alma College, St. Thomas. It was urged that every one read the new Study Book and own one if possible, COMING EVENTS 'Teen Town Nominations, Fri- day rite. Come and nominate this year's council. Come early. Dancing 8--11. 38-b You will find the Crystal Pal- ace Ballroom, Mitchell, a grand place to meet your friend's and enjoy dancing every Friday night to music of Don Robertson and. Ranch Boys. 38-p Town. Hall, Hayfield, Saturday, September 24, 8.30 p.m., Beauti- ful coloured views, Nevada, taken and shown by William L. Metcalf, Benefit Pioneer Park Association, Admission 25 cents. 38-b Opening 'Dance, Looby's Hall, Dublin, Friday, September 30. Earl Heywood and his CKNX Barn Dance Band. Dancing 10-- 1 a.m. 38-p Bazaar and Afternoon Tea, Council Chamber, Clinton, Satur- day, November 5, auspices Pres byterian Girls' Club. 38-b Bazaar, Town Hall, Clinton, Saturday, November 12, auspices Hohnesville WA and WMS. Watch for further particulars. 38-b OLD HOME WEEK ORGANIZATION IS PROCEEDING Organization is proceeding in connection with Old Home Week, which is scheduled to take place here August 5-9, 1950. A. J. McMurray, general chair- man, stated yesterday that sub- scribers had reached 170 with more to come, Committee chairmen have been named as follows: decoration, Melvin Crich; amusement, Dr. G. S. Elliott; musical, M. J. Agnew; firemen, C. W. Draper; sports, H. R. Hawkins; parade, S. E. Castle; schools, G. H. Jefferson (public school), E. A, Fines (CDCI); fin- ance, W. H. Robinson; billeting, W. Glen Cook; reception, Dr. F. G. Thompson; publicity and ad- vertising, E. J. Jacob; grounds, J. H. Brunsdon; Sunday services, Ministerial Aesoci'ation; conces- sions, Joseph Murphy; enter- tainment, J. G. McLay. Orval M. Lobb Named Public School Board Clinton Public School Board, at its September meeting, ap- pointed Orval M. Lobb to fill the vacancy on the Board caused by the resignation and removal to Brockville of Gordon R. Ross. Trustee Lobb will sit for St. George's Ward until the end of 1950. Mr. Ross's resignation was received and accepted at the July meeting of the Board. There was no meeting of the board in August. In additoin to routine accounts, the Board decided to purchase blackboards for the new class- room located in the Presbyterian Church Sunday School room, The Board also is operating a kinder- garten classroom in Ontario St. United Church Sunday School room. Farmer Injures Hand Badly In `Cutting Box While helping with silo filling at Orval McPhee's farm, Ed Wil- son, West Wawenosh Township farmer, had his left had badly injured in the cutting box. He was rushed to Alexandra Hospi- tal, Goderich, where it was found the first finger was severed, the second finger crushed, and cords in the other fingers torn. The hand also is badly crushed. Leave Ship, Spend Night With Friends Three Escape Injury As Silo Collapses Three men narrowly escaped serious injury last Wednesday afternoon when the silk) which they were filling with corn on the farm of James MclEwing, concession' 13, Hullett Township, collapsed. A farm gang had almost filled the 30 -foot heavy concrete silo when Mr. McEwin and two neigh- bours, Arthur Colson and William Knox, who were inside the struc- ture, heard a snapping, cracking sound end hurriedly got out be- fore the sides caved in. The tightly packed ensilage was scattered over the yard. Several pieces of concrete fell on the new aluminum roof of a nearby barn, tearing off some of the metal sheets end breaking the sheathing. The collepse of the structure was attributed to the over -tight packing of the heavy crops of large -eased corn. Hullett Rate For 1949 S et At, Five Mills • Hullett Township Council met in the Community Hall, Londes- boro, on Thursday, September 8, with all members present and Reeve John Armstrong, in the chair. The Township rate was set at five mills, on motion of W. R. Jewitt and W. J. Dale. It was decided to have a petition to have part of the Gar- rett-Shobbrook drain put in re- pair and as the work will cost less than $800 to engage George Radford to do the work by the hour. Council planned to interview Frank Donnelly re the petition of James Medd to repair the Kin - burn Swamp Dnain. A motion was passed which read' "that as the Hydra did not place the stub anchor poles on side roads 15 and 16 in Hullett Township, as directed by our road superintendent, therefore this council will accept no respon- sibility for damage to said poles during snow ploughing and road widening operations, and a copy of this motion he sent to the Hydro Commission at Toronto." The following accounts were ordered paid: Bert Griese, mower repairs and gas, $74.13; Ray Cartwright, grad- er gas end oil, $119,79; Dominion Road Machinery Co., grader re- pair, $12.50; Gordon Radford, grader and mower repairs, $23.48; Art. Weymouth, trip to Toronto and waste, $17.50; Leslie Ball, bridge reflectors, $38.50; Len Caldwell, road superintendent and express, $60,70; Dick Bloor, mower operator, $57.60; Art. Wey- mouth, grader operator, $137.15; Ben Riley, brushing, $47.25; Har- old Beacom, trucking culvert, $5;. Joe. Vodden, brushing, $1.10; Ar- thur Hayward, brushing, $1.10; Blyth Standard, advertising, $25.50; George W. Cowan, part salary, $80. Cellophane was first made in Germany and France. Interesting Nuptials Principals in a lovely autumn wedding on Monday after- noon, September 5, in St. Paul's Anglican Church, Clinton, shown ABOVE, were MR. AND MRS. ROBERT ERIC ELLIOTT THOMPSON, who are residing on the, groom's farm• in Goderich Township. r.Cie bride was formerly 'Margaret Phyllis Herman, younger daughter' of Mr. and Mrs. W. ,T. Herman, •' Clinton, While the grdom, Who is Clerk of Goderich Township, is the only son of Mrs. Thompson and the late Robert.. G. Thompson, Goderich Township. — Photo by Earl ' MacLaren, engraving courtesy The London Free Press, Two former Clinton residents, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Cook (nee Margaret Schoenhals), Sarnia are thanking their lucky stars 't sat they are still living, following the disastrous fire which swept the S.S. "Noronic" in Toronto Harbour early Saturday morning. Mr. land Mrs. Cook had got off the boat earlier in the evening and were visiting their niece, Mrs. Basil Holloway, (nee Shirley Nickle) who insisted that they remain overnight During the night—the boat was burned. The "Noronic" fire death toll was placed yesterday at a prob- able maximum of 149, with ef- forts still being pressed to find, and identify victims of the dis- astrous ship fire. It was thought following the flash fire, which roared through the 36 -year-old cruise ship at a Toronto pier and trapped many sleeping passengers in their bunks, that the dead might num- ber 200. The Canadian Press list, com- piled from independent sources showed a total of 140 dead and missing — 61 identified in the morgue. Identified dead 61 Unidentified dead 69 Known missing 10 Unaccounted for' 9 Confirmed survivors Total stated aboard 546 695 Lionel Chevrier, Federal trans- port minister, has announced that the Canadian Government inquiry into the fire will hear at least 100 witnesses. It will be headed by Justice R. L. Kellock, of the Supreme Court of Canada. REV. H. J. SNELL SERIOUSLY HURT; ONE MAN KILLED A Zurich man was killed and the two Exeter men seriously injured in a two -car collision at Khive Corners, four miles west of Crediton, at 3.25 p.m. Wednes• - day. Dead is Harry Rose, about 45, a Zurich service station operator, Who was alone in one automobile. He leaves his wife and three children. Injured taken to St. Joseph's Hospital, London, by ambulance were: Rev. Harold J. Snell, with serious head injuries and severe shock; and Exeter Town Clerk C. V. Pickard, with heed and shoulder injuries, severe shock and possible fractured ribs. The report from hospital at 10.30 a.m. today was that Mr. Snell was "seriously injured" and was conscious for only brief periods. Dr. J. G. Dunlop, Exeter cor- oner, said an inquest would be held at Dashwood. Provincial police said appar- ently Rev. Mr. Snell was driving west on the paved Crediton - Grand Bend highway, with Pick- ard as a passenger. Rote was travelling north on the gravel Mount Carmel -Dashwood road. Dr. M. Fletcher, Exeter, and Dr. A. Mooney, gave first aid 'at the scene. Hoffman's enrbulance, and Hopper's ambulance trans- ported the injured men. , Ball -Macaulay Firm Succeed V.D. Falconer "Ball -Macaulay" is the name of Clinton's newest business firm, announcement concerning which is made on Page Three of to -day's issue. The partnership, which incl:ud- es William N. "Bill" Ball and Royce S. Macaulay, has purch- ased the lumber and coal business operated by the late Victor D. Falconer for the pest seven years, and prior to that, by the late George T. Jenkins, for many years. William Nelson Ball was born in Clinton, a son of the late Nel- son Ball, and attended school here. He served with the R.C.A.' M. C. during the war, after which he was a partner with Douglas G., Ball in Ball Bros. His wife for- merly was Miss Frances Mosses), Varna, and they have one son, Nelson, 7. Royce Scott Macaulay was born in Southampton and attended school there. For the past eleven years, he has been engaged in business pursuits in Detroit, Mich. His Wife formerly was Miss Clara Ball, daughter of the late Nelson Ball, end they have two children: Mary, 7, and Douglas, 4. BAND CONCERT PLANNED Clinton Citizens' Band plans to present another of its popular outdoor concerts in Clinton Lib- rary Park, on Monday evening, September 26, at eight o'clock, providing the•• weather is favour- able. As usual the bend will be under the baton of Bandmaster Frank Strathearn. A Smile for Today To a friend, Mrs. Tolliver complained that the walls of her new apartment were so thin that the neighbors on either side could hear everything she said: "Oh, I' think you could elitni- nate that trouble," the .other re.' plied. "Just hang sometapestries' over your walls." Mrs. Tolliver considered the suggestion ' briefly, then shook her head. "No, that wouldn't do," she re. plied. "Then we ,couldnrt hear what they say."