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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1946-01-03, Page 12. WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE 'eliLIN'rON NEW ERA Noi 8ta Year; Whole No. 6182 CLINTON, •ON'T'ARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 1946 The Home Paper With The News Mayoralty, Reeveship, Council and Utilities Seats Contested JUVENILE HOCKEY Officers Are Clinton Pays Stanley Township Returns FIRST GAME HERE Electio' n Battle Waxes Warm As Clinton Prepares to Vote • • • • Tribute To Council and School Trustees Returned Men Residents of Clinton paid tribute to the returned personnel of the town at a largely attended gather- ing in the Town Hall Thursday even- ing last, under the auspices, of the Mayor and Town Council. Special invitations, had been extended to the men and women and their relatives, but many others also were present. Each returned man and woman Avas presented with a pair of attrac- tive engraved book -ends, suitably in- scribed With the recipient's name and bearing the crest of the Town of Clinton and the fact that it had been presented by the town. Following selections by Clinton Legion Band under Mayor M. F. Ag- new, Rev. Andrew Lane led in prayer. Dr. J. W. Shaw, the chairman, stated that there had been three welcomes home to Clinton—after the South African War when three had served from Clinton, and all had re- turned; after the war of 1914-18, when 996 men had served in the Huron Battalion, including 192 from Clinton; and now after the last war, when 216 had enlisted from here. Tonight, the citizens of Clinton were extending a welcome. He expressed the deepest sympathy to those be- reaved. Misses Mary Laneeend Allie Lou Thompson, sang "The Desert Song," accompanied on the piano by Miss Coronna Wendorf. Flt. Lieut. Gordon Waugh, RCAF, played several num- bers, on his electric guitar. Mrs. W, A. Oakes sang "Home, Sweet Home," accompanied by Mrs. M. J. Agnew. William Muteh, late of the RCAF, piped "Cock o' the North," much to the delight of the audience. Mrs. J. G. MacKinnon gave several clever readings. Rev. G. G. Burton Rev. G. G. Burton, chaplain, Clinton Branch, Canadian Legion, delivered a veey fine address, which was, in part, as follows: "This is a great honour, to speak to veterans who have Weathered the storm of a devastating relentles and destructive war. "After the years of terror, torture and death which have been your lot to experience, there is a deep sense, I am sure, of gratitude and thankful- ness that you have been spared to reach your home town once more. "The late Canon Scott competed many poems of the war—here is one verse: "Over the broken dead Over the trenches of wire Bugles of God—i.ung out 'Geese Fire'." "Only an active soldier under 'shot and shell' knows the thrilling reality of that moment when the order 'cease fire' is heard re-echoing down the lines. "}le does not shout with exhilarat- ing joy as a civilian. He is more dazed by the 'strangeness of the silence.' 'Tett wishes to catch up on big. sleep. He awakes to find him- self in 'a sort of dreamland. Can it ever be true? "Then like a flash the word 'home' comes into his • alert- mind, Soon 'homeward his footsteps he will turn' Soon he will be once more looking into the faces of his dearest, Visions that 'seemed so dim? while waiting for 'zero hour' in the trenches, stand before his mind as a possible reality. He begins to plan for corning events related to peace time projects. "Standing with pack and rifle with his comrades who fought side by side with him there is a feeling of joy 'within his breast that is tinged with sorrow. "He has made 'friends in 'those lands overseas. Seine even have lost their hearts there. Because of that the ties between the mother country and this country will be forever made stronger, "Bat the sorrow which grips his heart in the separation from his pals he knew so well, who cannot return, "So he leans over the 'railing of the ship' and watches the horizon fade from view lost in retrospect. He gives -expression in the sigh that conies front the depths of his heart. 'So long old pal, I will never forget thee.' "Let me say to you—Nothing is more sacred to the war veteran than the memory of those comrades whose lives were the price of victory. Re- membrance Day will burn itself into your souls—yea will learn the mean- ing of it more and more in the silent monlents of tthe years—the years which Will be mellowed as we journey toward the West of our lives. • "Our natioriallife will be 'greatly, enriched because of these sober, sol - men' thoughts born out of the terrible. (Continued on page 8) 11 , The Wk's. Weather • te • High.. Low Dec. 27 32 ao Dec. 28e,' , .32 . 22. • • Dec. 29 35 31 Dec. 30 36 s , „ 33 • Dec, 31,, , »34 15 Jan. 1- , ,18.. ,$ Jan. 2 • •24 113- Ilainfall for week-:-.43.inchest Re-elected in Stanley. JOHN E. PEPPER Who has been re-elected Reeve of Stanley Township for 'A.946 by ac- clametioe after serving one year in the office. His was the only name proposed at the nomination meeting. 0 Clinton Drops Close Match To London 3-1 Clinton Wearwells are still winless in the local 0,HA Intermediate "B" group, but have high hopes of break- ing into the victory column in their game at Woodstock Friday night. The weed home match ,takes place here Monday 'evening next, January 7, with Tavistock the visit- ors. Clinton January 11plays at Tavistock . Including Wednesday evening's match here, with London Majors took by a 3-1 count, the group standing (without Thursday's game at .Sect - forth between Woodstock and Sea - forth) is as follows: WLTF AP Ingersoll 2 0 0 17 9 4 Tavistock 2 0 0 12 8 4 London 1 1 0 6 2 Seaforth 1 1 0 8 10 2 Clinton 0 2 0 4 7 0 Woodstock ' 0 2 0 9 17 0 London 3—Clinton 1 In a keenly contested game, played in the local arena on Wednesday night the London Majors, defeated the Clinton Wearwells by a score of 3-1. Duckworth warmed the hearts of snore than 600 local supporters by scoring the lone tally for Clinton in the first period. 'Weiser of London tied the score three minutes later. In the second period, Ayres put the visitors in the lead and Fink scored the final counter in the third period. Doug. Bartliff, Wearwell defence star, was outstanding, and Legg and Weiser of the Majors were worthy of note. Line Ups—London—Goal, Moffat; defence, Fink. Ayres; centre, Robert- son; wings, Clark, Legg; alternates, Baegett, Higgins, Weiser, Mustil, Hardie. , Clinton — Goal. Brush; defence, Colnuhoun, Bartliff; centre, Frank McEwan; wings, Harry McElwee and Counter: catenates, Miller, Lock- 'woodt Draper, Duckworth, Lapine, Morrison,. First Period 1--Glinton—Duckworth (unassisted) 15.00 2.-.Londost—Weiser, 18.00 Penalties—None. Second Period 3—iLondon---Avres, 16.00 Penalties --Hardie, Bartliff, Legg. Third Period 4—London—Fink, 10.00 Penalties—None. Referee—G.1 Muir, ,Seaforth. .(Continued on Page 5) (By Staff Reporter) Stanley Township Council and Township School Area Board have been returned to office by acclama- tion for 1946, as follows: Reeve—John E. Pepper, Councillors—Elmer Webster, Alvin McBride, Clarence Parke, Carl Hous- ton. School Trustees—Fred Rathwell (S,S. 14); Harvey Taylor (S.& 10), Frank McCowan (S.S. 1), Lyle Hill, (S.S. 10), Archie Parsons. (S.S. 7). Fred Watson Drops Out Chief feature of the largely attend- ed moudnation meeting held in the. Township Hall, Varna, Monday af- ternoon, was the retirement from municipal politics of Coun. Fred Wat- son, ex -Reeve of the Township and ex -Warden of the County. His place at the Council board was, taken by Carl Houston; who lives on the ex- treme west side of the township. Reeve John E. Pepper was returned for a second term; his was the only name placed in nomination. Six men were nominated for five places on the new School Area Board, which consists of four school sections --Nos. 1, 7, 10 and 14—but Percy Workman dropped out, thus avoiding a ballot. Those Nominated The veteran Township Clerk, C. C. Pilgrim, received the following nom-. Mations between 1 and 2 p.m.: For Reeve—John E. Pepper, by John A. MeEwen and George Baird. For Councillors—Elmer Webster, by Albert Rohner and T. J. Stinson; Alvin McBride, by J. C. Cochrane and William McKenzie; Clarence Parke, by Roy Lamont and Roy Mc- Bride; Carl Houston, by T. J. Stinson and Lloyd KeYs; Fred Watsop, by Harold Penhale and Harvey Rohner. For School Trustees—Fred Rath - well, by 3. C. Cochrane and Wjlliani McKenzie; Percy Workman (S.S. 7), by Lorne Coleman and Harvey Turn- er; Harvey Taylor, by Lyle Hill and F.•3, Burdge; Frank, McGowan, ,by Clifford Stewart and John McGregor; Lyle Hill, by John A. McEwen and P. J. Burdge; Archie Parsons, by George L. Reid and Anson Coleman. Nominees Speak Reeve Pepper said that the town- ship had had a pretty good year, with a lot of expense, too. Regard- ing county affairs, grants 'had been made to the hospitals, which he thought was a good them:. The Plow- ing Match next fall would be a big job for the count', and townships, too. The Court Rouse was another big question; repairing didn't amount to much for a good job. Coun. Watson announced he was quitting after 14 years, and thanked all for their support and members of the Council. The surplus last February was over $18,000 without raising the rate. "If people are go- ing to demand better winter roads, they will have to pay for them," he said. He was not in favour of Coun- cil spending the entire surplus on roads; it was built up as a sinking fund to buy equipment. Snowplowing had cost a lot of money the past two weeks, and he. thou:lilt it would be better to pay an extra mill and have more snowplowing equipment. Carl Houston said he was from the farthest west in the township. He had told those who had approach- ed Min to stand that if they put their faith in him, he would do the best he could. Coun. Parke said the hill at Brace McClinchey's was very bad to snow- plow; they had got the county cater- pillar in and today there was no snow on it. "We've got to widen the roads and get rid of tim hills if we are go- ing to plow snow," he declared. Coun, McBride promised to do the best he could for the township. Come Webster declared the town- ship was' one of the best in the county, was well financed and should be happy over it. He favored bitting a nower mower as the weeding situa- tion was getting ridieulous. Township roads had been hnnroved. The town- ship should maintain gravel pita, he thought. Sponsors of the various nominees (Continued on Page 8) Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Crichi Mark Their Golden Wedding"Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Crich cele - heated their golden wedding on New Year's Day with a family gathering in London. Mrs. Crieh was the 'former Eliza Rowcliffe, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Rowcliffe, Usborne Township, and her husband is the son ef the late Mr. and Mrs. George Crich, Tuckersmith Township. , The bridesmaid was the bride's sister, Esthete (Mrs. Joseph Shipley, Clinton), and the best man was George Layton, Exeter. They were maimed, by the late Rev. Mr. Cope- land., .; The couple resided on the groom's farm on the second concession of Tuck.eesmith until six years ago when .they„moved th London. Mabel, (Mrs. John Townshend) Lon - "There are five, children: Nelson, don; and Harold, also of London; Goderich; Herman, Tuckersmith; and twenty grandchildren. All were Myrtle, (Mrs. Boy Lee), I:Waived; present for the occasion. • ' Huron County Council To Convene January 15 Huron County Council will hold its January session in the Court House, •Goderich, commenincg on Tuesday, Januark 15, at 2 p.m., according to ail announcement by County Clerk N. W. Miller today. All 'accounts, notices of deputations, and other business requiring the at- tention of Council should be in the hands of the County Clerk not later than 12 noon, Saturday, January 12. First duty of the netCounty Council will be the election of a Warden for 1946. • NEXT WEDNESDAY Re-elected Clinton Juvenile hoekey team, un. der the managership,. of Gordon Lawson, plays its firstgame in the WOA'A series at home ueXt Wednes- .day, January 9, with. the Exleter boys as guests. In addition to these two, the other teams in the group—Gordon Lawson, convenor—are Goderidheencl Blyth. First and second -teems play a home -and -home series, goals to count, second game to be played to a finish in case of a tie. If visiting team takes refere'e, the fee is $5; if home team supplies referee, they pay hint .$3. Juvenile schedule is is follows: Jan, 3—Exeter at Goderich Jan. 7--Goderidh at Exeter Jan. 9—Goder1ch at Blyth Jan. 9—Exeter at Clinton Jan. lea—Clinton at Goderich Jan. 14—Blyth at Exeter Jan. 16—Clinton at Blyth Jan. 17—B1yth at Goderich Jan. 18—Goderich at Clinton Jan. 21—Clinton at Exeter Jan. 23—E'xeter at Blyth Jan. 24—Clinton at Goderich Jan. 26—Blyth at Clinton Jan. 28—Goderich at Exeter Jan. 31 --Blyth at Goderich Jan. 31—Exeter at Clinton Feb. 4—Blyth at Exeter Feb. 6 --Clinton at Blyth Feb. 7—Exeter at Goderich Feb. 11—Clinton at Exeter Feb. 13—Exeter at Blyth Feb. 13--Goderich at 'Clinton Feb. 14—Goderich at Myth Feb. 16—Blyth at Clinton o - Stepped on by Horse Alf. Scotcluner Injured • Alf. Scotchmer, Hayfield, met with a painful accident on Christmas eve when the horse he was driving shied when he met the snowplow at Swit- zer's corner. In attempting to hold the horse, it tripped him and stepped on his face with a sharp -shod hoof. ---0 First Child Bony -Here This Year is a l3oy The first baby born in Clinton in the New Year is Charles Greg- ory Brandon, infant son cif Mn. and Mrs. Charles Brandon (nee Marie Plumsteel, Clinton). Weigh- ing seven pounds 15 ounces, the child was born in Clinton Public Hospital at 4.40 pm. Wednesday, January 2, with Dr. Walter A. Oakes the attending physician. Young Charles is the only child. By Red Cross The 1945 executive of Clinton Red Cross Society was re-elected at the annual meeting, held in the Council Chamber, Friday afternoon last, to remi ain n office until the end of March. Then a decision will be reached as to whether the Red Cross will continue in war projects dr returo. to peace -time work. Officers re-elected were: Mrs, W. A. Oakes, president; Mrs. George McLay, 1st vice-president; ekes. D. J. Lane, 2nd. vice-president; Mrs. Percy Manning, recording secretary; Mrs. G. A. Miller, corresponding secretary; Mrs. D. H. McInnes, treasurer. Conveners: knitting, Mrs. W. T. I-Ierman; wool, Miss Shaw; sewing, Mrs. C. Cook; buying, Mrs. J. W. Elliott, Mee. Seeley; cutting, Mee. C. Veinier; shipping, Mrs.Alex HaddY; fund raising, Mrs, F. Hanley; quilts, Mrs. F. }Judie; property, Mrs. Rob - bison; war services, Miss D. O'Neil; hospital supplies, Mes. Percy Liver- more; hospital requisitions, Mrs. Thompson; Russian relief, Mrs. 0. H. Jefferson; prisoner -Of -war, Mrs. A. T. Cooper. Presidents: IVIrs. W. Jervis, Holmesville; Mrs. Reid Tor- rance; Porters Hill; Mrs. W. Lovett. Summerhill; Mrs. P. Jones, S. S. 4, Goderich; Mrs. W. Colclough, South End, Goderich; Mrs. P. Walters, Tuckersmith; Miss Evelyn Hall, Evening Auxiliary. The Council Chamber was well fill- ed for the annual meeting, which opened with an invocation by Rev. Andrew Lane. The president, Nies. W. A. Oakes, in her remarks, stated that the hap- penings of the past year—the ces- sation of hostilities, the eeturn af loved ones from the battlefields -- caused us to thank God free]. the bot- tom of our hearts, She suggested that with the Pas- sing of the 014 Year, to take stook for a few minutes. "Let us discard all ;the unworthy- ,thoughts that we have cluttered ourselves up with and restock with a will to do more for our brother than we have ewe done before. If we, by enseleishnees, by courage and clear-thineing, dedicated ourselves to the good of others. and fearlessly defend the things we know to be right, what a help we would be in our community." Mfrs. Oakes &chive& that W01)1011 have played a tremendous part in this war by sacrifices, and deeds and she felt that there was still a far (Continued on Page 8) Tuckersmith to Vote lionday Seven Running for Council (By Staff Reporter) Electors of Tuckersmith Township go to the polls on Monday next, January 7, to choose four councillors and two school trustees for the Town- ship School Area Board. Arthur Nicholson was re-elected Reeve for a third teem by acclama- tion when Come Harold jackson and Coen. Charles Mackay did not qualify. The seven candidates for four coun- cil seats are: Charles Mackay, R.R. 2, Kippen (old); Roy Ben, R.R. 1, Hertsall; J. W. Welt, R.R. 4, Clinton (old); Harold Jackson, R.R. 4, Seaforth, (old); Roy Pepper, R•11. 3, Seaforth; Angus Robertson, R.R. 2, Xippen (old); Gordon Richardsen, R. R. 1, Brecefiel d. Three candidates for two vacant trusteeships for two-year terms are: ,George Falconer, Brucefield; John McGowan, R.R. 3, Seaforth; James McIntosh, R.R. 3, Seaforth. 'Nominations Well Attended Tuckersmith nomination meeting, held in Watson's Hall, Kippen, Mon- day afternoon, was well attended by the ratepayers of the township, and a number of questions were asked at the close of the speaking. Gregor McGregor acted as chairman in an efficient manner. The meeting fin- ished. about 4.20 p.m. All the nominees addressed the gathering except Roo Bell and Gor- den Richardson, both nominated for Councillor. In addition, two ex - Reeves, S. H. Whitmore and William Aechibald, addressed the gathering, the former dealing exhaustively' with the Township School Area, formed a year ago, particularly with reference ;to finances and government grants. Ed. Morrison and E. P. Chesney also spoke, Those, Nominated , Township Clerk Edwin. P. Chesney reeeived the following nominations between 1 and 2 p.m.: Fox' Reeve—Arthur Nicholsort, ,by (Continued oh Page 8) Tuckersmith Reeve ARTHUR. NICHOLSON Who has been returned by acclama- tion as Reeve of Tuckersmith Town ship for a third term. Two sitting councillors -- Harold Jackson and Charles Mackay — were nominated but did not stand. News -Record to Provide Fast Election Coverage Ip keeping with its policy of publie service, CLINTON NE-W.8- '1E00RD, paovide a fast news coverage .Of both Clinton and Tuckersmith ,election returns Monday evening next. It will include both telephone and bul- letin service. 'The telephone number is 4. Clinton polls remain open from 9 a.m. until 5 pan., so that re- turns will not likely be available until around 7 p.m. Subscribers are invited to take advantage of this special service. MIDGET SERIES ()PENS IN CLINTON ON FRIDAY, JAN. 4 With "Red" Garen as manager, Clinton has a team .entered in the Midget series of the Tit -CAA hockey series this year. The ,other teams are Goderich and Exeter. The first game in the schedule, which was drawn up 'here Sunday, takes place here tomorrow, January 4, with Goderich as guests. In the play-offs, the teain finish- ing first gets. a bye. Second and third teams play two games, goals to count, with the seconcl game play- ed to a finish, Winner of this series will meet the first team for the group title. -No player shall compete in both juvenile and midget in home series. Midget schedule IS as follows: Jan. 4—Goderich at 'Clinton Jan. 7—Goderich at Exeter Jan. 9—Exeter at Clinton Jan. 14—Clinton at Goderich Jan. 18—Clinton at Exeter Jan, 22—Exeter at Goderich Jan. 23-Goderich at Clinton jan. 28L-Clifiteh At' Eketee Jan. 81—Exeter at Clinton Feb. 5—Exeter at Goderich Feb. 8—Goderieh at Exeter Feb. 1i—Clinton at Goderich Clinton Lions Enjoy Christmas Venison Dinner Members of Clinton Lions Club held a veil enjoyable Christmas meeting in the New Coniniercial House, Hensall, Thursday evening last, with a good attendance. The chief feature was a venison dinner. Hensel] members of the Club were in charge of the program With Miss Gladys Luker as pianist, a hearty singsong was led by .Lion Tamer "Dick" Jacob. Ptheident J. A. Sutter, extended Season's Greet- ings to the members, and then hand- ed the meeting over to Lion Stan Tudor, Hensel', who extended a wel- come to the village. Lion E. E. Shad- diek, Reeve of Hensall, extended greetings from the village. ' Lion .Tames Lumsden, Stratford, Victory Loan ovganizer,•gave a short address, stating that Huron County had stood first in Western 'Ontario in the Ninth Victory Loan Campaign, Lion George Jenkins won the draw which was presented by Reeve Shad - dick and Stan Tudor. The (Maw was made by Mr. Lumsden. Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Counter Mark Silver Anniversary Postmaster and Mrs. G. Morley Counter, Clinton, celebrated their silver wedding anniversary when they entertained a large number of friends at a party at their home Friday Miming last. They have one son, a student at the Uni- versity of Toronto, who was home for the occasion. The couple were married in Wing, ham, December 28, 1920, by Rev, Horace W. Sncll, the bride being Mabel Florence Swarti, daughter of Mrs. J. E. Swartz, and .the 'groom being the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Counter, Clinton. Harry Bartliff Sells Baking Business to His Three Sons Harry Bartliff has sold his bakery and confectionery business to his three sons—Elliott, Bruce and Doug- las Bartliff, who took possession Jan- uary 1. However, the former will continue as local agent for Western Ontario Motorway e Limited in the same stand. O The new owners all have had ex- perience in the business with .their father. Elliott Bartliff has been with the,firm since leaving' school -17 dr COMING EVENTS ", 18 years—and hasspeettwo years' in the Canadian Arrey..: He iS Tater- ried and haeme,cion. Bence.,Hartligf Wag emploYeid, with „Rich/need: .1-los- iery., Clinton, 'be.fore enlisting five years ago with the RCAF With which C. C. I. Dance in aid of British 'he served as an Airframe mechanic War Victims' Fund, Collegiate Aud- until his discharge in Jtily -1045; 'He 'thorium, Friday, January. 11. -. Clif is married with me children:, Itouglae Gordon's Orchestra. Admission .75" Bartliff. was employed, at,Eixtehleies 81 -1 -2 -ie Stratford,`beftere ,enlistingeteed eaves] Minimum Charge 50e ' at Camp Borden with Genadian Arm- oured Corps for two and a half years, He is unmarried. Harry Bartliff purchased the busi- ness in 19112 froin James McLay, when it Was located where Hawkins' Hardware new Stands. In, 1906, the business was moved to the present site at the cerner of Rattenbury and Albert ,Sts. In December 1920, he sold out to Peter Henderson, and resided in Toronto and Vancouver, B.C. He, 're-purchaped the 'business in the spring of 1926 and ,has carried on ever since.' Two 'years ago, the store was completely remodelled and mod- ernized.,.•. Mr. ::Bartliff's' daughter,-- Derotlise Groeier, will remain for the time being. Tide busirieel•chinge is the latest .of ' a ,`rturalser in Clinton during.' the pact' few 'menthe. Clinton is in the midst of, the hot- test election canipaign in many years, with stiff fights under wayfor the offices of ,Mayor, Reeve six Coun- cillors, and Public Utilities Commis- Propbylaw eestablishrtyownelaB 's aleoodofwill vote 00 14 toParks Management. Voting takes place Monday next, polls being , open front 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pour polling .places—one for each ward—were noted 111 last Week's NEWS -RECORD, The Candidates The following candidates qualified for the various offices by 12 o'clock noon Wednesday: For Mayor—A. J. McMurray, N. WFoTi.°weaelVteh—a. For RV. D. Falconer, G. W. Nott. For Councilloes—(six to be elect- ed)—M. 3. Agnew, J. R. Butler, Ernest Brown, Melvin Crich, Clifford H. Epps, R. Y. Hattin, Clarence Livermore, C. G. Middleton, Albert Shaddiek. For Public Utilities Commission— (two-year term) --Hugh R. Hawkins, For PBelo.dailie•d. of Edueation—(two- year term) --Frank Fingland, D. IL Mchmes, Dr. W. A. Oakes (acclama- tion). Those nominated, who did not stand, for these particular offices, were: For Mayor—M. J. Agnew; for Reeve—William H. Lobb; for Gout- eillors—Frank Glew. Packed to CArflowing Due to a New Year's Eve dance in the Town Hall auditorium, nomina- tions were held 'Monday evening in the Council Chamber which waspackk ed to overflowing with interested• ratepayers. The audience was orderly, and there was no heckling. Town Clerk M. T. Corless received nomina- tions between 7.30 and 8.30 pan.; the meeting lasted until 11 p.m. Dr. J. W. Shaw, an ex -Mayor, filled the position of 'chairman most capably. He called on the nominees, in the following order: Councillors, Reeve, Mayor, Public Utilities Com- missioner, ]a oard of Education. Frank Glew said he would not stand. coun. Shaddick said he had beee councillor for two years. The Parks Committee, of which he was chair- man, had purchased 13 acres for $650. Speaking for Clarence Livermore, his brother Norman stated that Clar- ence was raised here, attended school, worked in thegreamery, had attend- ed 0.A.C. and had a diploma for be cttei.071\i ailc,im ton said it was a long time since he was in Council and it made him feel younger to be • nom- inated again. He hoped Clinton would stay level as the years past. Council did a nice thing to entertain the returned men. "Let us be careful in spending money," he said: "If elected, I can assure you I will finance to keep taxes as low as possible. I am against the town spending money just now for racetracks, for improvements on parks, when houses are needed fore returned men. I shall vote against the bylaw. Let us be careful of our finances. We've got to be very cautious jest now; we may have a depression. I think our reeve, who- ever he might be, ought to be care - Jul about tearing down a building and putting up another." Mel Crich said he was beaten a year ago but had been in Couneit two years before. He said he would attempt to get the rate down and secure some permanent streets. Coun. Ernest Brown said he had completed his second year in Coun. cll. "You've got to spend a. little -money to get anywhere; at least, I always did," he declared. As Cern, etery chairman, they had a good man to look after it. Coun. J. R. Butler stated the fin, ancial statement was wrong in re - Porting he had bought the vacant lot; it was his. wife. He didn't al- ways agree with the Council regard- ing the returned boys; they had not always come out .to welcome them. The committee had done its best in deciding on gifts for the boys. He agreed with The NEWS -RECORD that men of best ability should be elected to Council. With regard. to appointing one or two returned boys to sell Victory Bonds, Come Butler .felt that if they could fight,they could. sell bonds, 'He would not be a candidate if other returned men would run. • Ratan stated he was a new- comer in town, having come here in June 1943. There: were things here (Continued on Page Five) A SMILE FOR TODAY • O Visitor: "You don't' mean .to tel nee, that you have !Wed in this out, of -the -way place for- more than 30 years?" O Beuehville citizeng'"I have.tw Visitor: "But, really, I cannot see what you can find to keep you busy." 0. Brushville citizen: "Neither cap -i -g. • that's why I like it."