HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1949-11-10, Page 9No. 45
THE NEW ERA -84th YEAR
ecorTHE NEWS -RECORD -71st YEAR
CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1949
New Equipment Brings Clinton Firefighting Up-to-date
Second Section—Pages 9 to 12
EFFICIENCY OF CLINTON FIRE DEPARTMENT re-
cently was increased tremendously by the additionof new
Bickle-Seagrave firefighting equipment, mounted on a Chev-
rolet three -ton truck. Equipment includes booster pumper,
hose and aluminum ladders, as well as a tank with 40 -gallon ..
capacity.
ABOVE may be seen the members of Clinton's volunteer
Fire Department grouped in front of the new "toy":
FRONT ROW (seated) --left to right—Aid. Dr. G. S.
Elliott, chairmen, Fire and Water Committee, Clinton Town
Council; Caryl W. Draper, secretary -treasurer; Robert J. Draper,
Lieutenant; Grant W. Rath, Fire Chief; Frank Dixon, Assistant
Chief;. Aid. H. E. Hartley, committee;
BACK ROW (standing)—left to right -George L. Hanley,
truck driver; and firemen—Robert Carter, Percy Livermore,
Royce FremIin, Kelso Streets. A. F. Cudrnore, Frank McEwan,
Thomas Twyford, Theo Fremlin, J. A, Sutter, H. E. Kingswell.
' • —Photo by Fowler Bros. Studio
WAR VETERANS
AT ST. PAUL'S
DIVINE SERVICE
Veterans of two world wars
and members of the Legion Aux-
iliary combined in their annual
service of remembrance in St.
Paul's Church of England, Clin-
ton, Sunday morning, when the
rector. Rev. R. M P. Bulteel,
delivered a very inspiring address
on the meaning of remembrance.
There was an execellent turnout.
The parade formed up at the
Canadian Legion Hall, and, led
by Bannockburn Pipe Band,
marched to the church, occupy-
ing the central pews. Hugh' R.
Hawkins, president of the Leg-
ion, and L. G. Winter, sergeant.
at -arms, were in charge.
Two minutes' silence was ob-
served, Trumpeter Bill Andrews
sounding "The Last Post" and
Reveille
The parade marched past the
Cenotaph at the Post Office.
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REMEMBRANCE DAY
As has been the custom for the
past several years Clinton Post
Office will observe Remembrance
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by Postmaster G. M. Counter. The
wicket will be open for four hours,
from 10.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m., and
the lobby will remain open for
the usual holiday hours. The,
community service is being held
in the Town Hall at 10 a.m.
Inoculations Planned
November and January
Huron County- Health Unit,
under Nurse Miss Dorothy Wick,
has made a preliminary examina-
tion of pupils' health in Clinton'
Public School, and inoculations
will be given in November and
January to those requiring them,
it was reported to the Public
Seiool Board at the November
meeting in the school Thursday
evening last.
Chairman A. F. Cudmore pre-
sided, and all members were
present.
No further word has been re-
ceived from the Department of
Hidwecbemaeatthe Otomeeting to
have the speed limit reduced on
Ontario St., in front of the school.
Principal G. H. Jefferson re-
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ober ofortd t 378, and an aotal verage r Oat-
tendance of 331.71, or 95.41 per-
cent.
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Canada Packers Ltd.
Buy Heavily at Fair
Canada Packers Limited was
very active in the sale of high
quality livestock at Walkerton
Christmas Fair last week. The
firm purchased 100 per cent of
the hogs offered; 80 per cent of
the Iambs; and 90 per cent of
the cattle.
LOCAL BAPTISTS'
SUCCESSFUL
ANNIVERSARY
Clinton Baptist Church cele-
brated its anniversary with a
special service Sunday evening.
Rev. A. E. Pinkerton, pastor
of Egerton Baptist Church, Lon-
don, described the miraculous
growth of the Christian Church
—from twelve disciples to a
worldwide organization, growing
despite its own tribulations and
opposition from without.
Special music was provided
by the choir. Sgt. A. R. Person
rendered a violin selection and
sang a vocal solo. He also com-
bined with Fit. Lt. P. O. Jones
in a vocal duett. Mrs. W. M.
Nediger sang a solo, "Leave it
with Him."
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HOLSTEIN BANQUET
Huron County Holstein Club
annual banquet will take -place
in the basement of Ontario St.
United Church, on Thursday,
November 10, when George
Clemons, secretary, Canadian
Holstein Breeders' Association,
will be guest speaker.
$128 PROFIT
Boy Scout Apple Day grossed
$180, with a net profit of $126.
In charge were Scoutmaster Wal-
ter Little and Cubmaster John
Sorenson, with Scouts and Cubs
active as taggers
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"Clinton Day --Saving Day!"
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12
. * BARGAINS GALORE
IN EVERY STORE
Values worth miles of travel.
The prices will absolutely
amaze you.
• SERVICE, SATISFACTION
GUARANTEED
Clinton's friendly merchants
arid their staffs will be pleased
to serve you.
O SHOP IN AN ATTRACTIVE
UP-TO-THE-MINUTE TOWN
Brand-new asphalt payements
are the smoothest in t h e
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"COM WITH THE CROWDS TO CLINTON!"
Saturday. November 12
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Passenger Injured
In Freak Collision
One person was injured and
another escaped in a freak col-
lision on King's Highway 4, one
mile north of Rippon, Friday,
night. •
According to police, Gordon
Wren, passenger in a car operat-
ed by Stewart Adkins, suffered a
fractured nose and a deep lee-
eration over his left eye, when
the car in which he was riding
went out of control and into a
ditch.
Wren was treated at the office
of Dr. J. C. Goddard, Hensall.
Adkins was driving south when
he ran out of gasoline. Harold
H. Miller, London, travelling in
the same direction, stopped and
gave him a push. As two cars
started down the road, Adkins'
vehicle went out of control. Pro-
vincial Constable Elmer Zimmer-
man, Exeter, investigated.
PairSentencedSentenced
For Local Thefts
Senteail
on eachnofstws oo chartwo ges tof brehs in al
ing, entering and theft were im-
posed on Arthur R. Hames, Clin-
ton, and Gregory Hearn, Stratford,
by Magistrate D. E. Holmes in
Goderich on Tuesday morning.
The sentences on each count will
run concurrently. Court costs
were assessed against each.
Defence told Ctheumscotrot at Don-
nellyfull
restitution had been made and
all parties were satisfied. Both
men had had a clear record pre-
viously.
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Engagements Announced
Mrs. Robert Wilson, Goderich,
wishes to announce the engage-
ment of her youngest daughter,
Dorothy Jean, to Frederick Glen,
I only son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Anderson, Clinton; the marriage
to take place quietly the latter
part of November,
COMING EVENTS
'Teen Town Sadie Hawkins
Night, Thursday, November 10,
$ pm. All 'teen agers welcome.
NURSE FATALLY
DRIVER CHARGE
A motor accident to a party
nurses -in -training from Stratfo
General Hospital and a group of
HURT IN CRASH
Under DiSCUSsion
airmen from Clinton RCAF Sta
GarbageSystem
tion around midnight, resulted in
two of the girls being taken to
Scott Memorial Hospital, Sea -
forth, Friday. One died Satur-
day. -
The victim, who was suffering
from a fractured skull, was Miss
Ciarabelle McMillan, 21, Wellesley
Miss Barbara Sproat, daughter of
Dr. and Mrs. W. C. Sproat, Strat-
ford, is suffering from bruises.
She left the hospital Saturday,
The mishap occurred a half mile
west'•of Seaforth as the 1939
ICadillad sedan carrying the four
girls and three airmen went out
of control and turned over. Clin-
ton airman, Ivan Hunter-Duvar,
was the driver of the vehicle.
Later, he was. charged was dang-
erous driving.
The party were returning from
a dance at Clinton RCAF Station
when the accident occurred. The
girls were all intermediate stud-
ents at Stratford hospital around
20 years of age.
Provincial Constable •Helmar
Snelt,, Seaforth, investigated the
accident. He said he couldn't
tell how many times the large
ear turned over. A Seaforth
physician attended.
The other two nurses in the
party were Misses Peggy White-
man, Stratford, and Marilyn Rich-
es, Stratford. -
The names of the other two
airmen were Duechler, from
Clinton, and Broadbent, believed
to be stationed at Centralia.
Huron Old Boys Plan
At -Home for Nov. 22
Huron County Old Boys' Assoc-
iation are holding their annual
At -Home at Casa Loma on the
evening of Tuesday, November 22.
Plans have been completed by
the committee under its chair-
man. Wes. McCutcheon, and it is
expected that this year's party
will even surpass the successful
oplace.ne held last year at the same
The evening will feature both
cards and dancing. Music will
be provided by Percy Morgan's
orchestra and lunch will be
available in the conservatory. All
former residents of H u r o n
County and their friends are in-
vited. Further information, tick-
ets, etc., may be secured from
district representatives or from
Mr. McCutcheon (Hy. 9953) and
Mrs. Doris Parton (Ra. 3356), the
association secretary.
PRICE SHOULD BE $39.50
In Pickett and Campbell's ad-
vertisement on Page Five, the
price of Group 2 Suits should be
$39.50, not 36.50 as shown.
Clinton Town Council, at its
November meeting Monday even-
ing, discussed the matter of a
garbage collection system for the
Town of Clinton in, committee
conference, with Ray Gibbon,
Huron County sanitary inspector.
No action was taken in open
Council, however, but was defer-
red until later for reference to
other bodies.
Mayor R. Y. Hattin presided
and all members were present
with the exception of Aid. G. S.
Elliott.
Two Permits Granted
'Council ordered that permits to
erect, build or repair be granted
the following: C. H. Epps, to
erect addition of about 20 feet
to his present factory at a cost
of about $300; Mrs. G. R. Mc -
Ewan, to erect a sunporch on
residence on Victoria St., at a
cost of about $500.
Tag Day Saturday .
Council approved a tag day
conducted for the benefit of the
blind on Saturday, November 12,
following receipt of a letter from
Frank Fingland, KC.
Contract Approved
Contract of Brennan Paving
Co. Ltd., was approved and re-
turn was ordered of its cheque
:for $8,000 which accompanied the
tender,
Fire Truck Accepted
Council accept the new triple
combination fire truck at the
price invoiced at $9,100, includ-
ing new nozzle $81, and approv-
ed payment of same less credit
note of $2,500 for old crash truck
turned in in the spring.
Safety Speed Limit
Complying with request of
'Clinton Public School Board,
;Council requested Department of
•Highways to give consideration to
a safety speed limit within the
zone of Clinton Public School on
Ring's Highway 8.
Remembrance Day
In accordance with the custom
of former years, and at request
of Clinton Branch, Canadian
Legion, Council approved pro-
clamation of the Mayor in de-
claring Friday, Novemebr 11,
Remembrance Day, a public holi-
day in the Town of Clinton.
Farm Assessments
Bsed,ylpllaacing they value of fs aaparm
lands within the corporation at
35 per cent ofthe value as set
opposite the owner's name in the
assessment roll.
Legal Services
Council approved payment of
account of F. Fingland, KC, for
services and attendance in the
matter of bylews and debentures
covering new firefighting equip-
ment and capital sewerage ex-
penditure to the amount of $160,
plus payments to Ontario Muni-
cipal Board $50, making total of
$210.
Renew Taxi License
Council approved renewal of
taxi license to Harvey Ashton to
October 23, 1950.
• Fire Equipment
A motion was adopted that no
person other than a member of
Clinton Fire Brigade, shall re-
move any hose or other equip-
ment front the Fire Hall with-
out approval of the Mayor or the
Fire Chief.
Greetings from Toronto
C. H. Epps, president, and J.
G. MeLa,a
deputat on from Clintonrormed Lions
Club to present a letter of greet-
ing from Mayor H. E. McCallum
of Toronto, brought by K. G.
Waters, Toronto, ex -Mayor of
Clinton, to Mayor R. Y. Hattin
of Clinton.
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The Weather
1949 1948
High Low High Low
Nov. 3 50 33 80 51
4 37 31
5 37 28 63 53
6 45 41 52 44
8 52 85 51 31
9 50 27 .56 39
Rain: .22 inches 1.67 inches
Snow: inch
CLINTON LIONS CLUB
Solicits the continued patronage of the
citizens of Clinton and District
in support of
The Canadian National Institute
for the Blind
TAG DAY
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12 45.1
Clinton's Streets Smoothest in Ontario
* LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY
*SEED AND GRAIN
*ROYAL FLOWER SNOW
ce - * ROYAL HORSE SHOW
• Akornoom and ay.nhgn
* FAMOUS R.C,M.P. MUSICAL RIDE
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REDUCED: RAILWAY FARE$"rc
CLINTON'S NEW ASPHALT STREETS, are now considered the best and smoothest in
Ontario — a far cry from what they have been during recent years, especially during and
after the . construction of the sewerage system.
TOP,above,' shows Albert St,, looking north toward Vinegar Hill, which now is one of
the finest thoroughfares in town after )laving been one of the worst, Incidentally, it is now
a great temptation to speedster a', end that poses another problem.
BOTTOM shows the large area south of the main business intersection, looking south,
with the Post Office on the left -itself to the left of Victoria St. (King's Highway 4); King
St, in the centre; andIsaac St on the right, —Photo by Fowler Bros. Studio: