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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1946-11-28, Page 1INIP.W.11.01.9.0.4141.0410.0.0 SUI'PORT Christmas Seal CAMPAIGN totnetentntet~tottentont inton, News -Record yarn WHICH IS INCORPORATED TIM CLINTCPN NEW ERA ".....,....„...... I SWORN 1 CIRCULATION 1 11808 . .................... No. 48 -68th Year; Whole No. 6229 CLINTON, ONTARIO, TIITJRSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1946 The- Home Paper With The News voting in Goderich Township, Hallett, Hensail and Myth' Several Huron County Reeves Re-elected by Acclamation for 1947 JOHN ARMSTRONG Mullett, CECIL JOHNSTON Ashfield FRANKLIN BAINTON Blyth R. B. COUSINS Brussels CECIL, WHEELER Morris Farmers Told Fight Ahead On Price Issue Huron County Federation of Agri- culture •held a. largely attended and very entliusiostic annual meeting in ;the Town Hall, Clinton, Tuesdao af- ternoon, -when delegates were present from all parts of the county. Presi- dent Russell Bolton, Dublin, was in charge. Past President Harry L. Sturdy, Aubtum, conducted the election of officers for the ensui»g year, which saw the return of Russell ntolton to the presidency, and W. R. "Bert" Lobb, R.R. 2, Clinton, to the first vice-presidency. Charles R. sContes, Belgrave, was elected to the •new office of second vicelpresident. All were by acclamation. W. V. Roy, Londethoro, will eontficue as secre- tary -treasurer. Sees Battle Ahead Kenneth Betzner, Waterloo, intro- duced by Vice-president Lobb, brought. 'gretingrfront'the Ontario and Can adieu Federations of .Agrieulture, and pointed out that the latter now had 400,000 members. Seventy-five per cent of all farmers Et Ontario are members, he stated. 1V1s.: Betzner said that the Federa- tion faced a fight to maintain ade- quate prices for agricultural products, but through facts at its disposal, re. • garding the cost of production of eve*: agricultural commodity, the Federation was in a better position than ever before to place its case before the Goverinnent, in relation to industrial and labor -costs, The aim of the Federation was relative income, not high prices, Mr. Betzner declared, because 40 per cent of Canada's agricultural products were sold on the export market. In view of the fact there had been re- laxation in prices of other than food and clothing, there must be some relief for agriculture. "We have no quarrel with the eight-hour day,for labor in industry," he said, but if the fatmers must pay higher prices for what they must buy, then they •inust get prices .ade- quote enough to pay their help on an eight-hour day basis." Hog Marketing Regulations W. t. Tommon, secretary -managers Ontario Hog Producens' Association, who was introduced by William Turn- bull, Brussels, clisenssed anticipated hog marketing regulations. ;Hog transactions will be under only three licensed fonms of agency: producers' agent, processors' agent, and buyer. Mentioning some of the highlights of the legislation, the speaker said that when these regulations come into effect, the "A" hog 'would be the basic hog, not the "B" hog as formerly. • The buyers would have to buy on grade and settle with the producers on grade. A signed receipt would be given the producer at the time the hogs were delivered, giving the name and address and number of hogs. Good Financial Condition In his financial report, W. V. Roy, Londesboro, secretary -treasurer, gave total receipts as $7,891.34, as against total expenditures of $7,793.78, leav- ing a credit balance of $97.56. A $1,000 Dentition of Canada bond also was purchased. Against Daylight Saving A resolution of Monis Township braneh opposin;g daylight saving time, was endorsed by the convention, and it VMS decided to forward this decision, to the Canadian Federation of Agri- eulture that there be only standard time across Canada. ' Mrs. O. G. Anderson, Wingham, re- ported for the Health Committee of the Federation whose objectis to promote health .services in the county. The committee is lending its support to a cooperative hospital plan, which, it is hoped, will be in operation with- in she months, using Townshp Forums to educate the people along this, line. William McCarthy, secretary .of medical services in .Dufferin County, in support of the cooperative hospital plan, outlined how health services in (Continued on Page 5) The Week's Weather High November 21 55 •lOnventber 22 52 November 23 29 November 24 51 • November' 25 55 November 26 34 27 November 27 40' 28 Rainfall—.10 inches, Low 33 22 , 23 24 29 H. E. Hartley Takes Over Clinton Bowling Alleys Harold E. ("Hal") Hartley, who served °vet:seas with the RCAF as a radar technician, on Monday took over .Clinton Bowling Alleys, until then owned and operated by L. G. ("Skip") Winter. Recently, he has been employed with Don Valley Paper Mills Limited, Torouto, as an executive. Mr. Hartley's .hoine is in St. Cath- arines. He was stationed •at No. 5 Radio School, Clinton, for two years, ond returned from overseas service in December 1945. In January 1946. he was Married to Erma Hale Adams, daughter of Mrs. Heile, Clinton, and the late C. B. Hale. County Giveg $5,000 Grant To U. of W.O. Huron County Council, at its closing sitting of the November Ses- sion in •Goderich Thursday afternoon last, endorsed' a recommendation of the Executive Committee that a grant btf $5,000 be made to the University of Western 'Ontario, London, ear- marked to be used when conetruction is commenced. County Clerk Norman W. 'Willer was re -appointed as county represen- tative on the Senate of the T_Tniver- sity. Trustees Named The recommendations of the edu. cation committee were adopted, as follows: concurrence th a resolution from Wellington County! requesting the Department of Education to give free supplies, to primary and second- ary schools; appointing the follow- ing representatives to high school district boards: William L. Campbell to Listowel, P. J. ManEwen to God- erieh,-A71). MeWilliuma to Wingbam A. M. Knight to Clinton, and 'Dr. H: H. Cowan to Exeter. $L000 Grout Approved A grant of $1,000 was authorized to Huron County Tuberculosis Com- mittee, along with grants to the Cen- tralia,Engrave, and Dashwood public libraries. A supplementary report • of the County Home Committee recommend- ed that no !action be taken on the letter from an inmate, as "it is not the intention of the committee to hold anyone in the institution if he has a place to go where he will be properly eared for." Plow Match Deficit $2,000 Hugh Hill, chairman of Huron Coanty Plowmen's Association, an - peered to ask for a grant to assist in paying off a deficit of $2,000 in- curred in .connection with the Inter- national Plowng Match. His request for a grant of 51,000 .was referred to the executive committee with newer to act. Reeve of Cayuga • GORDON L. HALL Publisher of The Haldimand Advocate, Owywa; Son a G. E. Hall, Clinton, and well known local boy, who has been re-elected by acelatnation for his third term as Reeve of Cayuga. 'TEEN AGE CLUB ORGANIZED HERE LIONS AUSPICES Clinton "Teen Town" is in the maldrig, following am organination meeting held in Clinton Collegiate !Aluditorium Friday evening last, when 91 'teen-agers registered for the flint meeting under the sponsor- ship of the 'Teen .Age Committee of Clinton Lions Club. Jerry Ginn, Mayor of Goderich 'Teen Town, and head of that group since its inception a year ago, acted as master of ceremonies, and outlin- ed the set -pp in Goderioh. R. S. Atkey, chairman of the Lions Com- mittee, pointed out that the organiza- tion was for the 'teen-agens of the entire community, whether students or not. A provisional committee was nam- ed to organize the group and be in charge until permanent officers for 194/7 are eleeted at the first of the year. This eommIttee consists of Don bidden, Canada Packers employee, as chairman; Munk Fingalnd, Jr., •COI student, as treasurer; joe Pot- ter, Geclerich Township, farmer; Margaret Colquhoun and Elinor Glew, CCI students; and Jean Sturgeon, Hayfield, Clinton Knitting Company empolyee. The committee decided to hold the next meeting of the 'Teen Age Club in OCT Auditorium. on Friday, Deeem- ber 6, at 8 p.m., to which all 'teen- agers in the district will be welcome. Hullett Masonic Lodge Holds Fine Ladies' Night Members of Hullett Lodge, A.F. and A.M., No. 568, held their annual ladies' night at a social gathering in Londesboro Community Hall. The members and their ladies enjoyed a bounteous fowl supper catered to by the Woman's Association of the Unit- ed Church. itt. Wor. Bro. James Neilans was chairman, in the absence of Won BTO. Harold J. Snell, The occasion was •all the more auspicious because of the fact that it was the 25th anniversary of the receiving of the charter by Hallett Lodge. After supper, !moving pictures were presented by James Scott, Sea - forth. At recent election of Hollett Lodge, Bro. J. R. iShaddick was unanimously chosen as worshipful master -elect, succeeding Won Bro. Snell. Bro, W. J. Dale was elected senior warden and Bro. J. W. Armstrong was elect- ed junior warden. John Walton _Completes 39 Years Residence Here A well known and muoli respected figure in 'Clinton is John Walton, who 39 years age on 'Tuesday, November 19, arrived at "Karview." the resi dente of Mrs. W. Jackson. Dining the course of the years, John has become a valued member of that household where he has wit- nessed many &elves and has become. a real -citizen of the town of Clinton. John, attracted to this new country, arrived in Saint John, N.13.2 1906, proceeding from -there to Listowel, and thenee to Blyth, But Clinton and Mr. W. Jackson persuaded him to come to this town, where he arrived, bringing a real touch of 'Old Lon- don.' He has retained his coeleney expressions, and individuality. and one might expect that he had just arrived. John's friendly word nand Mildly smile are known to young and old • alike, and are a true sign of the ,spirit whieli is "ever young." His name is well known among the breed- ers of prize thickets,rabbits and pigeons, as he has shipped to far- away points in Canada and the U.S. His eoming to Clinton attracted other members of his family, all of whom have become worthy citizens of this great land. His friends unite in wish- ing John continued health and happi- ness, and a long life. 1 COMING EVENTS 3c a word • Minimum Charge 50c Monster Dance, Town Hall, Clinton, Tuesday, Dec. 3. tkuspicas Caliadiaii Legion. Ken Wilbee's Orchestra. Admission 60 cents. 47-48-x Hockey Club Dance, Town Hell, Clinton, Friday, Dec. 6. Hal Whit. nine -piece band. Admission 50 COM% •47-48-49x Six in Field For Council 111 Hullett (By ,Staff Reporter) Mullett Township 'will have a mun- inpal elehtion on Monday, December 9, with six eandidates 'for four seats n the 1947 Commit. Reeve John Arm- strong was re-elected by accalatnation when his was the ally name placed in nomination. The six candidates for the four seats are X. Dale, William R. 'Jewitt, George 0, Brown, J Ira Ranson, all members of the 1946 Council; and Arthur Clark and Leslie Reid, two new aspirants. Polls will be located as follows: 1 —Foresters' Hall, Kithurn; 2—S, S. 6 school house, Harlocki 3-8.S. 2 Separate school, concession 4; 4— Community Hall, "Londesboro; 5— Surnmerhill; 6 — Community Hall, Londesboro; 7. --Y-Potesters Hall, Auburn. Nomination Meeting Township Clerk Geerge W. Gowan presided at the nomination meeting held in the !Community Hall, Loncles- boro: Monday afternoon, and received nominations for one holm Reeve John Armstrong discussed county affairs in some detail, dealing with various reports adepted at the November Session. As a meinber of the Good Roads Committee, they found materials hard to get, but the long season had been ideal for road work. It was suggested that there would be a higher county road rate, and he supported a policy of pay-as-you-go in good times and draw on reserve at other times. In township matters, the lteeve said that the time was coining to keep •the township roads open in winter. Council had .put in an order for a caterpillar grader, without scarifier, to cost $12,725. Using the surplus, he thought the grader could he bought Without adding too triudh to the rate- payers. The diteh debeotures had been sold .at 100.25, a high price. Mr. Cowan presented ail interim financial statement until November 1, 1946, indicating a surplus at the end of the year of approximately $7,000. William Carter, road superintend- ent, presented a statement a costs as follows: mantena,nce, 54,199.97; construction, $2,63.1.62; grader, 81,428.70 mower, $1,020.25; operator, $181.34; miscellaneous, $57323) total, $10,035.11. ;Coun. William R. Jewitt, after three yearn service, said he had look- ed after any complaints. He had favored buying the ,mower, and al- though it had not been right at first, it was now working fine. The Council was not responsible for the assess- ment. His opinion was that there was a certain amount of money to raise and i4 didn't matter much whether the assessment was low and the rate high, or the assessment nigh and the rate low. .Coun. William J. Dale spoke brieRY stating he had had a very pleasant (Continued on Page 8) HONOR WARDEN RUDDICK WITH ELECTRIC CLOCK Warden Richard E. Shaddick, Hen:salt, was signally honored by the members of Huron County Council at the Warden's Banquet in the British Exchange Hotel, Goderich, Thursday evening last when he was presented with a beautiful mantel electric clock. Hugh Berry, Reeve of Celt:time, made the presentation, and B. W. Tuckey, Reeve of Exeter, read an 'address. His Worship re- plied suitably. The Warden was host to about 100 friends at the functien, including the members .of his own .0ouncil at Hen- san, and Many ex -Wardens and eta County Councillors, The chairmati Reeves are Acclaimed In Last Nanied Three Christmas Shopping Issue Published Next Week The special "Ohtistmes Shop- ping Issue" of .CLINTON NEWS - RECORD will be oublithed next week, in plenty of •ffine for local inerohants to place their Christ- mas gift messages before the Igo reader -audience of the paper, and for the readers them- selves to see what fine merchan- dine is in Clinton store. Be sure you get your copy! • As the Issue will be twice s large as normal, advertisers and correspondeuts and other friends, are kindly requested to prepare and . get in their "eopy" really early. TH.ANK YOU. Stirling And Ginn Contest The Reeveship .(By Staff Reporter) n •Godech Township is M the throes of wellcontested election campaign to choose a reeve and four councillors to carry on the business of the town- ship for 1947. Polling Will take place on Friday, December 6, at various centres pre- viously published. The candidates for the reeveship are George 0. Ginn, who has held that office for the past two- years, and Coun. James IL Stirling, a Member of the Council for a number of Years and a well known resident of the Township, Court R. G. Smith was nominated, but chose to run for Council. Six men are running for four Council seats: J. Ben. Rathwell, Gor- don A. Orr, and Robert G. Smith, of was Alex Alexander, reeve of Grey the 1946 Council; and three new Township, 1945 Warden. Entertain- aspirants: Bert Harris, W. R. "Bert" ment was provided by "Cactus Mac," Lobb, and Alfred H Warne!, Others nominated for Council who did not stand were Alvin Betbles, Wilmer Harrison, James A.,MeMillan and Lorne Jervis. Ed. N. Grigg and Graham John., .tton were elected :wheel atea trustees by acclamation for a 'two-year term. Nomination Meeting A large and enthusiastic nomina- tion meeting was held in the Council Chamber, Clinton, Friday afternoon, with ex -Reeve N.W. Trewartha oc cupying his usual position as chair- man. Re eve George C. Ginn dealt ahnost exelusively with county affairs, Huron Old Boys Plait !touching on the various items of busi- ness transacted nt the recent Novem- Annual in Toronto Dec. 2 ber ,Session. He related his duties as a member of the Good Roads Com- mittee, and on other committees, and said there had been a very harmon- ious year in the township council. Coun. James IL Stirling discussed a number of matters which had been considered by the township council during the year, but he centred his criticism of Reeve Ginn on the latter's attitude in supporting the construc- tion of a new County Court House in Goderith. Stinirg maintaieed that stint a building was net needed and was a needless expenditure of the tax pay- ers' money at a tine when it might be used to better advantage. Conn. Stirling favored good roads, atd said that if there were to be tourists, there must be good roads. He thought Clinton had just as much right to tourist traffic as Goderich, "We farmers have a lot to be thank- ful for; there are no very poor people among us and no millionaires but just the most contented under the sun," he said. Coun. Robert G. Smith commented on the scareity of poor quality- of present day building. materials. He. didn't think the Township was as highly assessed as it should be. He favored buying road machinery to keep the roads up, but perhaps not at once. It was foolish at the present time to build a hall. Discussing the County Court House, Reeve Ginn said they had gone Winghaan, and the Harmony Quar- tette (Wolper Bros.), Hay Township. Speakers at the gathering includ- ed: T. M. Costello, Goderieh, Huron County judge.' L. E, Cardiff, MP for North HuroinW. IL Golding, MP for Huron -Perth; Dr, R. Hobbs Taylot, MLA. for South Huron; J. W. Hanna, NIL& for Huron -Bruce; Mayor D. D. Mooney, Goderich; Warden William Tuer, Perth County; Reeve Hugh Berry, Usborne, for 1946 Councillors; George IVIeNall, Myth; R. S. Hether- ington, K0., Winghain; and R. J. Bowman, Brussels, for ex -Councillors, The 46th annual meeting of Huron Old Boys Association of Toronto will be held at Jesse Ketchinn Hall, Davenport Road (between Bay and Yonge Streets), on Monday, Decem- ber 2. Dtection of the Executive Commit- tee will take place at eight o'clock. Emehre and bridge will commenee at nine o'clock, and there will be many valuable prizes. Members are asked to bringbox lunches for themselves and friends. Coffee will be sopplied. All Huron- ites will be made welcome, GODERICH TOWNSHIP SCHOOL AREA HAS EXCELLENT BALANCE The Board of Trustees of Goderich Township School Area met at No. 10 school Thursday evening, November 21, with all members present. The inspector, R. OnStaples, attended the meeting. The following estimate of the year's expenditurea and neeipts was read: , Expenditures—Instrudion $6,651.69; supplies $1,145.15) administration $254.07; school plant operation $1,400.42; stheol ,plant maintenance $219.89; auxiliary agencies $169.35; Total Expenditures, $9,850.57, Receipts — Legislative grant $5,96e.48; Township levy, $2,640; through it from cellar to attic, and it Township grant, $5,0001 fees. $12; would make a good fire if one started. Total Receipts, 611,614,48. The rent for outside offices at the Balance on hand, 'January 1, 1946, present time would go a long way 84,843.61; •estimated balance, January toward maintenance. Outside of 1, 1947, $6,607.52. (Continued on page 8) Huron Federation Re-elects Officers Huron, County Federation of Agriculture re- elected its chief officers at the annual meeting in Clinton Tuesday afternoon, and in addition, added a new office that of second vice-president. Lam _To gaidff-ET—w. IT. Roy, Londesboro, secretary -treasurer; Bussell Bolton, Dublin, pen- dent; W. R. ("Bent"' Lent, R.R. 2, Clinton, first vice-president. The new second vice-president, well-known in Federation circles, is Charles R. Coultes, Belgrave. In early municipal elections , in Huron County, acclamatioos were ac- corded for some offices and voting will take place for others. POT, the most part, nomination meetings were 'held Fridayor Mornay, with two weeks elapsing until polling is held. ASHFIALD Reeve — Cecil Johnston (acct.); Council—Elmer Graham, R. A. Grant, Mel 'Dickson, Ray Dalton (sans.); School Trustees—Roy McKay, Walter Alton, W. T. Hunter, Marvin Durnitt` Walter Tagert (acel.). BRUSSELS Reeve—R. B. Cousins (acct.); Coun- cillors, (accl.)—W. A. Willis, L. W. Eckmier, R. W. ICennedy, Jacob Fisehert School Board (accl.)—Dr. W. Janneson, W. Leach, W. 'William- son; P.U.C. (acel.)—William BLYTH • Reeve -- Frank Bainton (met.); Couneil—,(Four to be elected)--Mar- old Vodden, George McNeil, Louis Whitfield, janc Watson, George Rad- ford, Stewart Robinson, Harvey Mc- Callum; ;School Trustees (aecl.)—eara Creighton, Edwin !Cartwright, Wil. liam Thula; Hydro Commissioner (necl.)---Gordon Elliott. - COLI3ORNE Reeve --:Alex Watson, Stanley Sni- der; Council—,(four to be elected)— Ross Fisher, Harvey McCreath. How- ard Squires, James Horton, Harold Montgomery; School Trustees (accl.) — Orville Blake, Clarence Hunter, Joh n Cunningham. GODERICH Mayor — 13. D. Mooney' (acct.); Reeve—George J. MaeEtwan (acel.); Deputy Reeve — George IVIathieson (acct.); PUG. — Keith Hopkinson (acct.); Council—(six to be elected)— A. L. Brereton, Jahn Pitblado, 171, 3. Baker, John E. liuckins, James Bar- rie, A. P; Knitting, Forest 1VIcliardy, Thomas Taylor, D. M. O'Brien, Jeseph Moody, R. G. Sanderson, Joseph Al - Mire, Ehrl Elliott, Ivan Lauzon, Clay- ton Edwards, J., A. Wilson; School. Trustees (accl.)—Mrs. Frath Curry, Harold S. Toner, Harold Bettger, John H. Lauder, GODERICII TOWNSHIP Reeve—George C. Ginn, James R. Stitling; Council—(four to be elect- ed)—Robert J. Smith, Ben Rathwell, Gordon Orr, Bert Lobb, Bert Harris, Allred Warner; School Board (acet) N. G:rigg, Graham jobliston. GREY Reeve — Alex Alexander (accl.).; Deputy Reeve — Stanley Meehan (aeol.); Council—George McDonald, Clifford Rowland, Bert Johnston (acct.); School Area Trustee—Kee.iieth itIoLean, Harry Bolger, William C. litllaeott, William Smith, Watson Brown (encl.). HENSALLi Reeve—Alvin W. Kerslake (acct.); Couneil--(four to be eleeted)—Wil- liam Brown, Edward Fink, Howard Hyde, Robert Middleton, Melvin Noir, William Park, Orville 'I'witehelt; School Board Trustees—Robert Drys- dale, Joseph Flynn, Wilfred Goodwin (acct.); Hydro Commissioner—Chas. Moore (acct.). ituLtErr Reeve — John Armstrong (acct.); Council—(four to be elected)—Geo. C. Brown, J. Ira Rapson, Welhans R. Jewitt, William J. Dale, Atthur Clark, Leslie Reid. HOWICK Reeve—John Winter (acct.); Dep. uty Reeve --Elmer Parrish (mel.); Council—Harold Gowdy, E.H. Strong, Warren Zurbrigg (acct.); School trustees, 'VVeet Howiek—Fred. Double - dee, Morley McMichael, Clarice Rem - wick' (acct.) East Howick—Hugh Mc- Leod, Ira Sheaffet, Einer Kaufman (acc.I.). MORRIS Reeve — Cecil Wheeler (awl.); Council — Harvey Johnston, Charles Coultes, Joseph Yuill, Sam Alcock (acct.); School Trustees — ,Shouldice, Robert J. McMurray (acol,). STEPHEN Reeve-4E60y Rate, Elmer Lawson; deputy reeve Arthur J. Aany, John , A. :Morrissey; council—(three 40 be elected)—J. H. Dalton,Willis Gill, Wiiliam Stanlake, Wellington Heist, Henry C. Beaver; school trustees—. Wellwood ;Gill, Roy Mason, George Clarke (acct.). TURNBERRY Reeve — W. II. Woods (acct.); council — G. N. Underwood, R A. Powell, John V. Fisher, Percy 3. King (accl.); school trustees—Jack Wil - tette, Jerez Walpole (wet). WA.WANOSH EAS'r • Reeve—J. Dustin Been:oft, Norman MoDowell: council --Alex Robertson, Harvey Black'Louis Ruddy, Ebner Ireland (accl."„ WAWANOSH WEST Reeve -- Brown ,Smyth (aeol.); council—Everett Finnegan, David Me - Canister, Gordon tMePherton, 'Wallace Miller (aeol,); sehool trustees--Lorae Durnin, Eldon Miller (acct.). • WING/TAM Mayor —Duncan Kennedy, Joseph Evans; reeve—Murray Johnson, R. H. LlOycl; council—W. W. ;Gurney, Ronald Rae, Sohn McKibbon, jank Reavie, Robin Campbell, Norman Rintoul (acct.); P.U.C. Pred L. Davidson, Frank ,Stutcly; public school board --Alfred Loci:ridge, Gor- don Gannett, ,Lorne Webb, Alton Adams (ace.). A SMILE FOR TODAY Not Too Technical The young son Of an astronomer went to his mother recently and ask- ed what the stars were made of and what they were doing up it the sky. Thinking to shift the responsibility for such matters on the proper shoul- ders, she said, "Why don't you ask your father, dear?" The boy shook his head. "NOBODY wants to. know that much about them," be said,