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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1947-05-15, Page 11. Will we help Flood Relief Campaign? Linton News- WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE CLINTON NEW ERA—ESTABLISHED 1865 ecord USE News -Record ADLETS No. 20 -69th YearWhole No. 6253 CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY .15, 1947 The Horne Paper With the News ' Collegiate .;Cadets Highly Praised at Annual Inspection J. E. Hovey Postmaster. Tite writ cid sur ma Ma MI THERMS.(SOMETHING ABOUT' tsilver birches that appeals to almost everyone, especially if :the tree is one like the 75 -year -cold monarch which has proved such a (deight to • countless patients in Clinton Public Hospital for many years ... Stand- ing. at (the .south end of the Hospital building, the tree has had to be re- moved to make wap for progress in the form of the new wing ... Miss Jessie Grainger, former superintend- ent, says it was just .like an old friend and its removal almost brought tears to her eyes It was ,planted. by the late Will Mc- Taggait , . The contractors are new at work on the site and have erected awork shed oust toward Ship- ley Street. CLINTON'S STREETS OR rather the main street --are getting a bit of a lift from the Antndo Department of Highways, which had e gang ofmen busy yesterday patching up the holes that resulted from the frost and traffic of a long hard winter and spring. THE PEOPLE OF 'CLINTON HAVE responded nobly to date in the Brit - is). Flood Relief Campaign, but articles of clothing and food, es well as cash, will be received until Sat- arday, May 17, when the drive closes . Boy. Scouts., 1Volf Cubs, (Girl Guides, and others. assisted in thetown-wide pick-up which took place yesterday, and the result is that there is a large quantity of ,good clothing now stored in the main depot, Town Council Chamber , , • Mayor A. J. McMurray acted as gen. eral chairman, G. R. Foster, vice- chairman, •and the following as ward chairmen: J. A. Sutter, A1d, R. Y. Hattin, Beet Glidden and Charles Johnson , .. The Oaanpaign is spon- sored by Clinton and District Cham- ber of Commerce. * *• 5 WE WERE REALLY PROUD OF (the Classified Adlet section in The NEWS-,REICOBIL1 last week, because the number of small adlets hit •a new record high, at least .since the pres- ent management took over in Septem- ber 1945 •The total was 63 . There 7s no tether way to dispose of articles that are not needed than by 'using a Classified IT ,WIAls A NICE avrourIRi.'S DAY for Mrs. Henry Homan. Clinton . Her daughter, Mrs. Roy Wheeler (nes Edna Ford), now residing in far-off Southampton, England. 'cabled her ten lovely roses, 5 * 5 BARTIIIFF BSLOS•-HIA:VL REALLY been going to town lately in remodel ling their bakeshop ... Besides lay- ing a new 'cement floor (covered with hardwood) et ua lower level, they have added ..several pieces of new equip- ment, including a. mixer, doughnut fryer, and wrapping machine, and improved their baking facilities . The result is just "greater effic- iency." 5 * * HOWARD 13RUINSIA0N IS START. ing to build a new business block on Ratter:bury .St., just west of his own place of baseness, On the site of the 'wrecked former Jackson factory , His 'eon -in-law, Clayton Dixon, for- matey of •Clinton and a graduate of OAC., Guelph, plans to operate an ice eream manufacturing business on the main floor of one side, and a retail store may go in the other side. * * * A. YOUTHFUL -VE'R'Y' YOUTHFUL mausioian is sevenyear•.old Donnis Snyder, one of .the guest artists at Clinton ,Cielzens' Band concert Sun- day evening A member of Lon- don Police Boys' Band, he played the saxophone like a master, and Vas SO • tiny that ,many of the aud- ience could not see him behind the music stand . He's been taking instruction less than a year. ► * 5 d3EATING THE HIGH COST OF living by reducing prices as popular in many parts of -Canada today . W. N. Counter, Clinton, proprietor of one of Huron County's oldest jewel- lery firms, is offering ten per cent off (all articles purchased in his 'store until the end of the month, accord- ing to an ennouneeinent on Page Two . . Ellwood Epps found a similar move quite successeel. * 5 OVLAIN'Y P'E'OPLE WOTJL1) LIKE TO know what went on behind the scenes before the. 'Allied nannies .invaded France thee years ago . Clinton Lions are going to hear all about it at their meeting next Thursday even- ing. May 22, 'when W. S. Johnson,, Stratford, formerly an Intelligence officer, speaks tinder the auspices of the Health and Welfare •Committee, George B. Beattie, *chairman. * * VIE HAVE BEEN ASKED TO protest against a situation which existed et Clinton .Cemetery on Son - day , . It being Mother's Day, a number went to the cemetery to place flowers on their mothers' graves' . Tlnfortenately, water seemed to be lacking entirely, and. even printing the pump slid not pro- duce are informed'. it,we1 Weather Week's W her High May 8 38 9 40 10 57 11 65 12 75 13. 69 14 60 Snow-2 inches. Rain --,66 inches, Low 26 27 21 35. 46 89 41 Hullett Votes $1,500 Grant. To Hospital Hallett Township .Council met in the Communiby Hall, Londesboro, on May 6, with Reeve John W, Arra- peeing and all members present. Robert Watkins and A. Lawson were present to lodge a complaint on fences d'estnoyed by flood waters. A letter was read from H. G. Meir, Seaforth, re the Watkins complaint. A motion by ()'Duns. Jewitt and Rapson was .passed "that we refer the letter of H. G. Meir to Frank Donnelly, and that the Reeve inter- view the District Engineer, J. A. Coombs, nvith regard to road and bridge conditions on sideroad 30 and 31 at concession 6 and 7." ;Alt this time, tenders for the crush- ing and delivering of gravel on the roads of the Township 'were opened. There were two tenders: George F. Elliott, Clinton, 5,000 cubic yards gravel at 62 cents per cubic yard, and George Radford, Blyth, 6,000 cubic yaree gravel at 64 cents per cubic yard. A motion was adopted by. Couns. Rapson and Dale "that we accept the tender of George F. Elliott to crush and deliver on the roads ofi Hullett Township, .approximately 5,000 yards of gravel at 62 cents per cubic yard, work to commence on or about .September 1, 1947." A motion by Couns. Rapson and Reid was passed "that we extend the engineer's tine on Branch B of the Kinban Swamp drain., the Dodds main drain, and the Flynn drain, to August 1.", The building of the hew wing to Clinton Public Hospital was then. brought up. There was considerable discussion on this subject. A motion by Couns. Jewitt. and Dale, "that we give •a grant ef $2,000 to Clinton Public Hospital," was lost. An amendment by Reeve John Armstrong and Ooun. 'Reid "that we give a grant oT $4,500 to Clinton Public Hospital, payment to be with- held until building is under construc- tion," was oarried. +Conn. William J. Dale asked that the voting on the motion be taken by yeas and nays. The voting was: Amendment yeas, Armstrong, Following denrobolizablon they resid- Je'vitt, Reid; nays, Dale, Rapson; ed in Clinton for six months where motion -•yeas, Dale, Jewitt; nays — Mr. Hovey was connected with the Armstrong, 'Rapson, Reid. Imperial Life Assurance Company. A motion by Comm. ,Reid and Rap- In April 1946, they tools over the son was lost "that we give a grant general store business from L. W. of $25 to Clinton Seeing •S:honv." An Stephenson amendment by Corns. Jewitt and J. E Bovey tools eharge Tuesday, Dale was rarried "that we give Olin- May 13, of the Post Office and kis ton Spring .dhow a grant o£ $50," ' moved it down to the north side of ICouneil adjourned end re -opened who store. has beenhPost ss rOffice clerkgeon or at 8 p.m., 'May 7, ilio Reeve andrf three members being present. Corn. -"'S the past three• and a half years con - W. R, Jewitt was absent on account times as assistant, of illness, ) In reldnqutishing eharge of the Post Gordon Jewel was present and Office, ,Mrs. Margaret F. Woods, who Council renewed the Workmen'.: 1leered,ds: a oseztiod of res usabiatss in y Compensation insurance policy Eby tihe Wood Tamil of almost 30 The roads in the Township came ( ..ears for Postal Service i under consideration, and discussion'y s S rvrce in Bayfield. took place as to what roads were to received late Dr. Ninian WiIdridge Woods received tIn be repaired and how, e appointment en Deeeit32. alceounts were ordered paid, and m 1917. Ile died October 31, 198?. adtibua-nment was made to June 2, res wpril 9, 1 appo(uvbed hstmist cess April 29 1936. During this time at 7 pm. (BST). list of accounts Miss Luys Woods was 'assistant for will be published in next week's aesue, b,nentyfive years. c. 5911 C % I I PlllludllllllUuuuuuui In ,wmluiluYu�J1 At Bayfield Mrs. A. J. McMurray spent a few &lye last week in Harriston. (By our .Balyfield Coraespondent) John E+, Cuningihame, Owen Sound E. Hovey recently received off- icial notice of his appointment to the position of Postmaster in Bayfield. Mr. Hovey is the third eon of Mrs. L. 0. Harrison, Liman, 'and the late Reverend Frank Hovey, Burlington. lee attended Clinton Public School and Collegiate Institute and grad- uated from Lucan High School, He also took a business course. On January 14, 1941, he enlisted in the R•O.A•F. and was 'posted as a Gunnery Instructor at various R.C.A. F. Training 'Schools in Ontario. Que- bec and Prince Edward Island, with the rank of Sergeant. He also in- structed in the Fleet Air Arm for a tame, and received his honorable -des charge 'October 3, 1945. In March 1942 he was married to Miss Dorathy Ruston, daughter of Mrs. (Ruston and the late Bert Ruston Mitchel who also served with the ROAF, (W.D.) and held the rank of Flying Officer. She enlisted in 1941 and received her discharge in 1045. Spring n� Wed i dog s � BUTLER-SIMPSO1 A very :pretty wedding was ,solem- nized in St. John United Church, Vancouver, B.C., 'on Saturday, May 8, 1947, when Rev. A. E. Cook united in marriage Margaret Simpson, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Simp- son, to. Alfred James Butter, only Mt of Mr. and Mrs. Myron Butler, formerly of Bayfield. The bride wore a gown of white satin, yolked in net, and was ac- cented by satin folds enriehed by a border of H•oniton lace. Over all misted the soft cascade of veiling. Red roses and valley lillies were in the bridal bouquet, The matron of honour, Mrs. Rabat Steadman, was freaked nu .blue geor- gette with snatching floral cap and carried pale pink carnations. A deep shade of carnations tnat:Ming those of her headdress were in the bouquet,: of the (bridesmaid, (Miss Esther Ran- kin, 'who wore pink net. The groomsman was Douglas ISM - lis, ane the ushers were Hairy White and Frank Bourque. The bride's brother, Joe Hammon, Ives organist and the soloists were Mrs. Frank Briggs and Il,obert ,Simpson. The reception was held at ,the Hotel Georgia and the 'honeymoon is being spent on. Vancouver Island. For travelling the bride wore a navy blue bolero met' with powder blue blouse, -grey top coat and grey straw stat, with navy accents. The groom who solved several years in the Merchant Navy and his bride will nuke their •:home at Arcadia Camp, University of British Col- umbia, . 8, IR GORRILL--REI D A. very pretty wedding took plaee at the Full Gospel Mission, Thedford, on Saturday, May 3, at high croon, when Anna Gertrude Reid, only daughter of James' M. Reid, Thedford and the late Mrs: Reid formerly of Clinton, became the bride of Roderick. Goriill, son of J. Gorrill and the late Mrs. Gorrill, Sudbury. 'Rev, J. Pear- son, Goderich, officiated in the sere- nnony. 'Phe bride, who was given in',marr- iage by her father, was gowned in a street length white erepe dress with a shoulder length veil caught with a halo of pink flowers. She woe e a corsage of roses. 1 -ler only attendant was her sister- in-law Mrs, Kenneth Reid, Thedford, wearing a rose eyelet embroidered. dress and a. corsage of roses, The groom was attended by his brother, Philip Gorrill, Toronto. Daring the signing of the register Mgrs. A.. McKenzie, Seaforth, cousin of the brine sang "0 Perfect Love". The wedding music •was played by Mast Louise .McKenzie. A reception was held at the home of Mrs. Ken Heidi. The happy couple then, left by motor for Flint, Mich., the bride 'wearing a brown drench stripe suit with turquoise hat and brown accessories. Our their, return they will motor to their new home in Northern Ontario. IR 4, 4, McBRIEN—IAMMOND Al a ceremony in Knox Presbyter- ian, ,Ohureh, Detroit, Saturday, Mar- fan Isabel Hammond heeame the bride of William Manly lieBrien. The bride is the daughter of 'Mr." and Mrs. 5, A.,Hammond, Chalmers Ave., Detroit, and her husband's parents are M'r. and Mrs. 'G, R. ,Melihnen, Philip Ave., Detroit, formerly of Clinton. Given in marriage by her father,' the bride wore a gown of ivory satin, fas(itioned with a long fittedbodice, full skirt and circular train. Her fingertip veil fell from •a Juliet cap and her bouquet et •Calla lilies was centred with white orchids, Ellen Grace Hantnioncl as Meic] of Homer wore eanary yellow chiffon The bridesnvaids, Mrs. K. 15. MacNic- ol, the bridegroom's sister, Sally Kirby, acid Hazel Verniee were in aqua chiffon. They all wore match- ing elands ds intheir hair and carried colonial baskets of flowers T.' Russell MoBeien was hest man for his brother, and seating the guests were +another brother, Ralph McBrien and Kenneth erfaeNieol and Robert Burnham, The wedding reception was held at Newbuy_ House 'after which the couple left for a two weeks honey- moon in, bbe easels. The gxocun .is ag'randson of Mss.; 11fens1i Melkian, now residing at the home of her daughter, Mrs, T. Mas - was hone for Mather's. Day. Mrs, Jdhn Mair, London, was re newing acquaintances in town on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. G. Ralph Foster and family visited friends in Stratford en Sunday. Mrs. Norman Carter spent the weekend in London with her daugh- ter, Miss Joyce Carter. ,Mr. and Mrs, J. H, Shannon, Har- riston, spent the :iveelcend with Mr. and Mae. A. J. 'McMurray. Wallace lviacDenald, Toronto. spent the weekend' with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Ronald irlaeiyonald. Frank Dennie ,And son. London, spent (Sunday with the former's cousin, Mrs, William Eoggart, Miss Dorothy :Ann McBride. Her- ristau, is spending'a few days with Mr, and iMes. A. J. McMurray. Mr. and Hills, .Orval Lobb spent Sunday with the latter's mother, :Mrs. J. F. Thomson. Goderich. Mies Edith Paterson, Owen Sound, spent the weekend with 'Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Counter and family. Mr, and Mrs. F. Whitmarsh, Lon don, spent Sunday at the home of Mayor and Mrs. A. J. McMurray. Mrs. A. E. D'urnin; Lueknow, spent the weekend with her daughters, Mrs. D. G. Ball and Mrs. J. W. •Crich. Miss Wilma Radford, Lonlon, was a weekend visitor at the home of her Parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Radford. Miss Dorothy Cornish, Toronto, was a weekend' visitor at the home oe her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Garnet Cornish, Mrs, C. W. Collett, Niagara Falls, Ont., is visiting iter mother. Mrs. Mary Snarling and her sister, Mrs. G. R. Fear. Mrs.. W. Tyndall' and Mrs, William Hoggart spent a few days with the Tatter's deugetee, Mrs. C. McPhee son, London. Mr. and Mrs. A. Groves and faun. fly were 'weekend visitors .at the home of Mr. and Mrs•, el, Nott and Barbara, Toronto Miss Joan Theedont, Nanaimo, B.C., ,is the guest this 'week of her brother and sister-in-law, Sgt. and Mrs Leonard Theedom. Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Hearn, Tor onto, have been visiting this week at the home of the former's mother, .Ma's. B. C. Hearn, Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Inkiey, Miss Hunt and Mr. Day, all ef Toronto, spent the weekend visiting the fam- ilies of the farmer. Mr. and 1Vlrs. Howard Crich were in Toronto on Monday attending the funeral of the former's aunt; the late Mrs. Charles Layton. Arthur Aiken. University of West- ern Ontario, London, was a weekend guest at the home of his parents, Mr- and hers. W. M. Aiken. Misses Delle O'Neil end Maude Torrance returned last week after spending a very pleasant winter in St. Petersburg, Florida, Mr. and ,Mrs. Frank Layton and Mrs. Fred Pepper attended the fun- eral of their sister-in-law, Mrs. Charles Laytpn. Toronto, on Monday. ler. and Mrs. Ewalt Paterson+ Wiarton, were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. George B. Beattie and re- newed acquaintances in town and district, Miss Lucille Grant had the mis- fortune to fall from 'a ladder while housecleaning at her Ontario St, residence yesterday and as a (result has. a fractured right arm. 'Mr. and Mrs, James E..MeGi•II and daughter May Jean, Windsor. and Me. and •Ml's. A. C. Kelly, London, were weekend visitors at the home of their parents, 'Mr. and Mrs. James McGill. Mr. and Mrs. George Jackson and Miss Evelyn and Billy Cooper, Flint, Meeh„ and ,Clifford Oorope•, Hespeler, spent the weekend at their hone in town and •also visited relatives in the vicinity. Mother's Day visitors on Sunday with Mr. and Tees. Raymond Town- send were Mo. and Mrs. Wesley Hoggart, Seaforth; Mrs Antos Town- send, Goderich. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Hoggart and :Bess. Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. Wulf Holshoe, Bala- 82 aeras, Sask., end Mr. and 'Mrs. Jerry Ger+row, Westminster Ho'spitai, Lon- don, .are visitors this weep with Mr: and Mrs. Ronald MacDonald. Both these gentlemen served at one time et the RCAF station here and are taking this opportuniy to renew acquaintances in this district, W. H. Wiolcett, Goderich. who gave a very pleasing !piano recital at the meeting of the Gerais Club of Wesley - United Church oat Tuesday evening,, was the guest whiic in town el Me. and Ms's. B. B. Pociclington. Mrs. J. E. Watson. Toronto, and Mrs 0. E. Moffatt and two children, Donald and Arthur, ' Bickford, 'spent the weekend with the ladies' mother, Mrs. A. D. Beaton Winners Froin. District At Music Festival Huron County Music Festival which had been in scasion in Goderich since Monday, came o a close Ftid(ay night•. The presentation of awards and the finals in a number of classes, were the mann events of the evening. The following list ee awards in- ludes only those in this district. Rev. It. H. Terobnll, minister of North St, United Church, Goderich, in wh(ioh the Festival was held acted. as awards chairman. Those reeeiving awards were: Wrist watch, donated by Reg, Bell, Goderich, for boys' vocal solo, class 48, Mae Taylor, illyth, Highest Vocal Mark. Trophy, donated by Goderich 51e• -eater and Transit Co for the high- est mark awarded in vocal solo, class-. es 84, 86, 87, Eileen Sutter, Clinton. Silver cups, donated by .5. M. Men zies for piano duet, class 28, Marguer ite Hall and Loraine Hamilton, Blyth Educational seaolarship, $50, don vttd by the Getter;:h Music Club, fo sneer piano ;010, classes 10, 12, 1,•. 14, 21, 23, 25, presented by J. Snider to Phyllis Hanley, Clinton. The Sherlock -Manning piano tea phy, a rose how+, donated by the Sherlock=Manning Pianos Ltd., 41int- on, for the highest; meek awarded in the piano solo classes inclusive, Edna Martin, Brussels, Day Classes Jeaurene Doerr apd Bernice Doerr, Walton, won first place with 84 marks in class 55, vocal duet (Id 'years and under), at the morning session in competition with 16 others. Norma Sherwood and Edna •Rivett, Dungan- non, placed second with 83. Other Marks were: Rubin Clarke and Kenn- eth Keys, Varna, 82; Lloyd Holland and 81; Marilyn Dawson ono Barbara McConnell, Var- na, 80; Ann Fairservicce and Marjorie I-tesk, Blyth, 80; .Gordon and Ann Por- ter. Bayfield, 80. In Class 7, piano solo (12 years and under) Marilyn Dawson, Clinton, reeeived 80 marks. Conditions Are Ideal For Excellent Showsn Field Day Speaker H. H. TiANNAN President, Canadian Federation of Agriculture, who. upon his return to Canada in June, will be the chief epeaker at Huron County Federation of Agriculture's Annual Field Day in Exeter 'C'ommunity Park, Wednes- day, June 18. Mr. Hannam is one of the eight Canadian delegates to the International Federation of Agricul- ture Producers' first annual meeting which opened Tuesday, May 13, at Schevenigen, Holland. He is vice- president of that body. Mr, Hannam said at a dinner Mon- day_night that :bite conference must build goodwill and cooperation, and the farmers must show a way to the world in international unity. There should be no discouragement if the United Nations found the "going tough." 0 Piano Ad,iudicator Busy G, D. Abicinson, adjudicator of the piano classes, had a busy dray. Those who received 80 marks er over were: Class 8, piano solo (13 years and • under) ---Marguerite Hall, Blyth, 80; George Harris, Goderich, 80. Buster (Slhaddick, B1iy+bh, won high marks in the finals for the boys' vocal solo, class 45 (7 years and un- der'), with 84 marks: runnersup were Glen Sturgeon, Bayfield, 83; Douglas Norman, Clinton, 82. 40 Boys Compete Forty boys from rm•al schools corn- peted in class' 48, toys' vocal solo (14 years and under.. The first four sang in the finass at night, when Mack Taylor, Walton, won 86 marks; John Middleton, Bayfield, 84; Bodrie Craig, Blyth, 82; David Fairserviee, Blyth, 82. Other marks in .this tease were: Stuart Wilson, Brucefield, 81; Lloyd Holland, Clinton, 31; Fred Durst, G:oderieh, 81; George ,NcIlevain, Clint- on, 80. Class 84, girls' solo (17 years and ender)--1Warietta 'Stiwgel, Godeeicb, 84; ,Margaret A, holland, Clinton, 82. Winners on Wednesday and Thurs- day include: Beverly Boyes, Minton, won the Huron County silver medal with 80 marks in Class 58, boys' solo, eight and under. Finals, class 63, glrl's vocal. solo. 14 and under: Gloria Sibthorpe, Blyth 84. Inthe finals of class 62, boys vocal solo, 14 and cruder, Jack ).r1 Blyth, 86, was awarded a wrist i • t 1t• The village olf Blyth was in the Buie light with eompet1tors' in all the class- es 'adjudicated an Wednesday after- noon. They sang in solo and duet classes, and gave en interesting per- formance on wind instruments, the latter under ,the leadership, of A. C. Robinson Jean MacDonald and Clotia Sib - Bl. , h es ure toponot•s it thorpe Yb , ,pt z l h t elass 64, duet (14 years and under), with 85 rtuarss, and were awarded the E. J. P'riclham $10 prize. Cynthia Young and Lois Campbell, Goderich, receivocl 83 'marks. Bobby Gardner and M'alcolan Campbell, Godorieh, 82;' Loraine Hamilton, and Marguerite Hall Blyth, 82, Class 97—Cornet solo: Irina Watt, ; Alice McKenzie, 81; John 31b - (Continued on Page 8) COMING EVENTS Minimum Charge 50c 3c a word v,saeawwo+s,nrau wwe• Tawatels Be C. of C. Airs Closing Hours Other Matters Clinton and District Chamber of Commerce (held an interesting gen- eral meeting in the Town Council Chamber Tuesday evening .when a number of important matters were discussed very frankly and in a bad- ness -like manner. Fifty-five attend- ed. Lack of space prevents a full report of the discussionnin'this issue. President G. R. Foster was in the chair, and Secretary treasurer B. B. Poekington read the minutes of the last general and executive meetings. Tilee are now 72 paid up members. Reports of committees were pre- sented .as follows: Membersb(ip, 3.2. Pocklington; (Public Relations, W. N. Counter; Industrial, G. H, Epps• Re• tail 11VIei'ehants, Willard A. Aiken; Tqurist and Publicity, Ellwood Epps; British Flood Relief, G. le. Foster. An enthusiastic discussion of the points brought out fcllowved each com- mittee report, and the committees were congratulated on trheir activity and enthueaesm. A motion v t a sassed that the chairman of the Retail Merchants' Committee 'ad as convener of a meet- ing 'between the local grocers end butehez;s :and the Liaison :Oommmittee of R.C+AF Station, relative to priees of foodstuffs. Wedntesdiay closing occasioned con- siderable disoussiorn. It finally was agreed that the Chamber take no action, since ,there obviously was a difference of opipion en opening the stores Wednesday morning. The meeting endorsed recommenda- tion of the Retail 'Merchants' Conn- mittee advocating installation. 'of a atoplig'ht at the main interseetion. No action was baleen on it sugges- tion that there be a holiday .on Mon- day, May 26, instead of on (Saturday, May 24. TUEE NEWS-11E0'0RD 'TAD A fraternal call from Eared Ramage, co -publisher of The Petrolia Adver- taser-Topic, and hie good wife and family Friday last , ARTICLE II The second of a series of articles submitted tb tie Committee RCAF Station. Clinton, in the interest between' the Station and the Town of Clinton. Th S RECOR3) is glad to cooperate by providing space for this weekly presentation. 5 - e d by the Liaison of good relations eNl.'11 "You are a credit to your school; you are a credit to your instructors," Lieut, 3. N, +Malone, GTO, Westarn Ontario Area, inspecting officer, de. elared in a few brief xemat'ks follow- ing the annual inspection of No. 339 Clinton Collegiate Institute Cadet Corps on the Collegiate Campus last evening. "It is obvious that much effort has been put forth .in year behalf," he continued, "and I am pleased to say •that you are woriihy of it. - 'May I add a specialword of praise for the Band. Your Band is really a erediit to the school. Its performance was highly satisfactory. "Best of luck to those leaving the school for 'university :or business life. Best of luck to all of you on the June exaininations, and I hope you have a very nice summer holiday." The assemlbled .cadets then gave Lieut Malone three cheers and a tiger in rousing fashion. It was his second inspection if the day, he hay- ing been at Galt in the afternoon. Trophy Proficiency Prior to making his remarks, Lieut. Malone made the presentation of the Platoon Efficiency Trophy wen at Cadet Camp at •1pperwash last summer be a composite platoon from Kincardine, Leamington and Clinton. It will remain here for the next three months, thetnvo other schools each having+had its turn. Cadet Jack Petrie, one of ilhe platoon, received the trophy, a silver tray. The oth- ers from CCL; were ,Cadets William Lemon, Stanley Falconer, David Spanling, Jack Bozell and Fred Thorndike. • Ideal Weather Ideal weather prevailed for the inspection 'ceremony, the day having been bright and clear. although the ground was damp-atter the rain of the previous night. Several hundred: interestecl citizens were on band for the two-hour show, and they were not disappointed in the showing made by the Cadet Corps, In addition to the colour party and band, seven platoons took ,part, three of boys (two of these being rifle platoons), and lour of girls. Inspection Party The inspection party included Lieut. Malone; Chief Cadet Instructor G. W. McGee; Miss Irene Morris. girls' instructor; Principal E. A. Fines; ,$Major T. W. Morgan; and At. M. Kniught, -representing the Col- legiate Institute Board. W. B. Olde and Sgt. W. E. Hawkins handled the loudspeaker, kindly loaned by It 0,415', Clinton. Corps Officers Corps officers included Cadet Capt, Bill Reilly as Company Commander; Wet Capt.+Margaret Colgrhoun as Compas4 'Second -in -command; Cadet CSM James Jackson as Company Sergeant-Major; (Cadet OSM Gather- tne Fingland, .as Warrant Officer (class II). Platoon Cadet Officers were: No. 1 Platoon — Lieut, George Dunham, Sgt. John MacDonald, Opl. Williams (Matthews; No. 2 Platoon -- Lieut. 'Thornton Mustard, Sgt. Ger, don Grigg, 'Ops. John Apfelbeck; No. 3 Platoon-Lient. Fred Kirby, Sgt. 'Kenneth Tyndall, Cpl. 'Stanley Fal - cover; No. 4 Platoon --- Lieut. Doreen Armstrong. (Sgt. Helen Lobb, Cpl.. Aileen Castle; No. 5 Platoon—Lieut, Maxie i . Blanche M t e Gi ddon S Za e, g'tZapf e, Ooroama Wended; No. 6 Pla- toon — Lieut. Ally Lou Thompson, Sgt. Enid Brigham. Cpl, Shirley: Jones; Ni, 7 Pl'a'toon -Lieut. Irma Watt, Sgt. Lois Doherty, Cpl. Mary Thompson. Colour Party — 'Cadet William H'oggarth,. Cadet Andrew Neilson,' Cadet Grover Clare, Cadet Edward Watson. Band: 'Thrums' -'Sgt. Frank Fing'. land, Bob Miller, Leonard Johnson, Don •1VIi11er, William Martell, James Hodd, Gerald Elliott; bugles —Lois Middleton. Jean Elliott, Jean Nedi• ger, Joan Eines, Isabelle Ohowen; Audrey Jervis, Irma Wallace, Ilvelyn MacDonald, Sgt. William Hearn, Douglas M.e.Donald, Donald Haddy, Doua,ld IShana9tan, Clarence Deno /nue, David Sparkng, ' Robert McGregor, William Andrews. A. O. Robinson, Bandnvaster of Clinton Citizens' Band, (helped train the Band for the inspection, and was .in eharge of the clever demonstra'. tion by the band. Impressive Ceremonial The inspection got under wary shortlly arfter seven o'clock, with eeremonial drill, includir,g General Salute, .inspection of ranks, marching of the color's. march past in column f route and in eolnien .of platoons, advance in review order and general salute. Then followed company drill, lateen drill, and Mile drib. Several demonstrations proved er,y interesting, indicating the train- train- ing received by .both girt and boy ead'ets. These Mel -tided the Bugle Band; :first aid', knots and lashings.; semaphore Ting drill and erase code; gymnastics and ywhysecal training. Following. the inspection, the even- ing closed with refreshments and 'infor'mal glance in rthe Collegiate, v In approaching this difficult and + rather' personal eubjeet o£ pay, wel must bear in ntincl that rates .of pay Mr the services were deckled by the flnancn. der rtmen't' of the Ira govern-1 and accepted, by paahamemt generally in the budget. The figures! decided upon for the various ranks . were waived at atter eonsuitation with civilian firms who employ men and in keeping with the trade a:. d standard of work ex a.eoted from sol 1 i Mr, ,and Mrs.' E. 1I.Eiips will be If -Wee fact is borne in mind bh.en at home to their friend's on Satin- people would stop anti think betone day, ,May 1, from 2-5 acid. 7-10 P.M. in 'homier of their 50th weduling an- niversary. All friends will be wel- come. The Blossom Tea of the lr'ri,endship Glob of St.. Paul's Anglican Church, in the Parish Hall on Sbbsturday, May 31. Dance, . Town Hall, Thursday. May 15, auspices Garage Operators' As- winch everyone m that category •hiretelf after all deductions are merle pay according to the advancement shade in 'that particular trade, then manuied allowance and finally sub- sistence ellawane . Don't forget thait servicemen 'have not since the Pee menent Force began operations which teas October 1st 1946 ever received any cost of living bonus which near- ly every civilian has received, and when you consider that accoaeling to sbati r st cs cost of living Lias arisen u practically 15 .per cent since January 1, 1947, ylou will agree that it has caused quite a hardship M our marr- ied men and consequently to 'their they make a statement which .is so woven who have to use their .skill and often' heard ",Oh, but you service men knowledge in:making the money go . get far ,better pay than the average es far as she eon: civil tan On the credit side an L. A. C. group. Among the married personnel other 2. receives' $1:38 per month fi oou w ie h h than officers' we have ranks ranging he has to pay towards 'his pension from Warrant Officer 1st Class down scheme ;something in the vicinity of 0 Leadbng Aiusiaftaman. $8 per month, 'Then 'e'omes it sliding Dealing in figures, let me mate a amount income tax according to what few:-- We begins with a basic rate ,ever exemsr(tione (he has, He may find sedation. Adnii'e ion 50 cents. 20-x starts at nand then we .add the trade (Continued on Page 5) A Smile foxio T' da The Right Answer One day, while' playing in the park, little Johncy male friends with a gen- lel old gentleman •siting on one of the benches. "Tell me", said. Johnny;: new friend seeking to draw the iyounlgstorout with a little good-natured teasing. "what are little boys good for, ane- o" Johnny considered the question thoughtfully, then sagely replied, "Well, we're good to snake ,men of."