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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1947-05-22, Page 1Nvs•-RecordClinton WITH W3IICH IS INCORPORATED THE CLINTON NEW ERA—ESTABLISHED '1865 No. 21 -69th Year; Whole No. 6254 The oda: ---- " THE MEDICAL FRIENDSHIP between Damon and Pythias had nothing en that which apparently exists between "Yummy," seven-year- old Persian tabby, owned by .Mrs, H. h. Combe, Rattenbury .St, E., and a weeny, teeny mouse . The other day Mrs. Combe chanced to find the mouse eating out of "rummy's" dish, while . the stately eat sat ap- piovlin'g1y by, content to be on guard 'against attack rather than attack- ing . Apparently, this kind of fraternization had gone on before as the cat and mouse seemed to be on pretty good tenets And the strangest part :of it all is that "Yummy" has done quite a lot of "mousing" in her day. * • AN EXCHANGE OF RESIDENTIAL properties took place in town last week when James Dale and sister, Mrs. Graham, moved from their home on King St., opposite. the .Creamer to the cottage at the northeast corner of Albert and Whitehead Ste, (Vine- gar Hill) formerly occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Glew and their son- in-law ands • daughter, MVIr. and Mrs. Abe Omen . The families all moved the same day. * * * FIFTY BEAUTIFUL ROSES—ALL, of the Johanna' Hill varitty--con- stituted the most cherishedgift re- ceived by Mr. and Mrs. Ernest H. Epps, Clinton, at their golden wed- ding anniversary reception last Sat- urday . .. The bouquet, which had a. place of honour on a treble in tht middle of the living room of their King Street home was presented to them by their four children—Clifford, Eva (Mrs. M. E. •Clarke), Lorne and Ellwood. * * i, UNFORTUNATELY, CUR COL. mans were so crowded last week that we were forced to leave out a uimnber .oe items chiefly designed for the 'women's end church page , They were all published this week, however .11 , at a busy time of year like this, -we axe forced to delay publication of some items of news, eve .Offer' ot•n sincere regrets and state that it ds quite unavoidable. * * LOOKING AHn&t) FOR A FEW weeks, there are going to he quite a number of holidays and ".big days" in Clinton . . . Here are same of them: Saturday, May 24, Victoria Day, (a Dominion holiday); Thurs. day, June 5. Clinton Spring Show; Monday, June 9, King's Birthday, Canadian Legion Celebration, (a half -holiday by Mayor's proclama- tion); Wednesday, June 25, Clinton Lions Club .Photic; Tuesday July 1 (a Dominion holiday); Wednesday, July 16, Clinton Turd' Curb Race Meet; llfond'ay Augzst 4, Civic Holiday (by Mayor's proclamation). e r, * CLINTON'S YOUTH WAS OUT IN: ful force at church service Sunday morning, the parades being slightly marred by rain, however . . , Clinton Collegiate Cadets Corp* attended Clinton Presbyterian Church, while the .Boy :Scouts and Wolf Cubs, Girl Guides and Brownies, were guests at St. Paul's Anglican Church . . It was Empire Youth Sunday. • * * WE REGFbET VERY MUCH THAT we were unable to attend the Charter Night •Celebration of the new Bay field '.Lions •Club Wednesday evening last &ee to the fact that the paper must be got out no matte what . , . We have had the pleasure of attend- ing a number of such happy events in the past 144 years since we first became a Lion and sincerely regret- ted missing ,this one ... Our heart - nest congratulations! * * J, EXC,e1,VATIN,G IS NOW COBVI:PLE'.P- ed fov the new wing of Clinton Public Hospital . . The job was finished by the big "clam" excavator in about three dans — Friday, ,Saturday and Monday — thus aceasioning a mini- mum of inconvenience to the pa- tients . , The southern walls of the present building are being removed and temtporary walls erected to al- low the new wing to be "joined on" to the old :structure. * * * THE NEW ,IVIOCDDIRN OANADIAN Oil service station and garage build - (big on Ifuron St., next Clinton Peed Mill, le rapidly taking shape Gordon. Rorer. the lessee. expects to move in to the new building g wlihin a month, et which time he anticipates a grand opening . In the mean- time, the odd structure will be torn down A PIG BHOOD'Eii, THAT REALLY looks after the youthful pokers is now on display inthe window of Ontario Agriicultural 04fice, Clinton It was invented and conettucted by Noble Holland, R.R. 4, Clinton. and really selves the purpose. * WEI WANT, ai3lD YOU WANT, TO make The NEWS-4RJSCORD an ing teresting paper . . News of people is important, so why not let us know when ;you have guests oe are going travelling yourself so we inay insert • an i+temin the personal column? . . Ile Week's Weather High Low., May 15 68 87 16 63' 50. 17 57 41 18 59 47 19 70 40 20 07 39 23 61 43 Rainfall --.97 inches, CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 22, 4947• o m The Home Paper With the News Lions Take 20 -Year Lease on Comrnunity Park Canada's Outstanding Bird Photographer W. VICTOR CRICH, F'RPS, a former• Clintonian, Canada's outstanding bled photographer, has a superb collection of photographs on di ,play at the ,Royal Ontario Museum, Avenue, Road at Bloor Streets; Toronto, throughout the month of May. ABOVE, Mr. Cried' is seen with a few of then. RCAF PERSONNEL STATED ANXIOUS TO COOPERATE 'JUNIOR FARMERS PLAN HONOR ROLL FOR GALLANT DEAD Officers and other personnel of RC Wtllllllmi i li nnlpnmuii a Clinton Junior Farmers held thein AF Station, Clinton, are always an- Vm, regular meeting in .Clinton Collegiate xious to cooperate in every possible Tuesday night, May 13, with a full waywith^�- the residents s lents of Clinton and attendance. surrounding district, Squadron Lead- V. D. Falconer was on a •business The meeting opened with the roll er T. Dale Jones, Protestant chaplain trio to Toronto and Oshawa this call answered by the name of a farm at the Station, stated in an ad these; crabefore Clinton Lions Clt=b at the' William Counter, Toron+eo, is visit- meting weretread and inutes of doptedsvlt+oss tatter's dinner' meeting in St. Pilule. inx his Parish Hall. The speaker was ;introduced bg B. B. Pocidington, and was thanked by Rev, R. M, P. Bulteel. President C. W. Draper was in the ciao, and J. G. Miss Mabel Rathwell haus returned were appointed otnted to purchase a plaque MeLay submitted a report of the 1 p Frolic •Committee which is staging to her home here after spending some or honer roll in id.they of the Junior the annual, Frolic here on June 25 months rat London, Farmers +uvho ,paid the Supreme :Sae - Two delegates to the Lions District Mr, and Mrs, John J. Zapfe have rifice, this honor roll to be ,placed in A Convention in Windsor, .Tune 29. returned after visiting the fomei's the Agteculttual Office, Clinton, ally2, will be chosen ft on W. 1ier. sisters in Kitchener. The topic for the evening was given dueR. N. Irwin, E. J. Jacob and Gordon Monteith, Toronto, spent by John beeves, }sestotbjeet being R. S. Adike . a few days this week at the +home "How to Judge Livestock" He stated Programme Sot the meeting was in 04 Mr. and Mrs. F. Finglantd. --starting to judge at an early age, charge of the Extension Committee, G, Ralph Foster, manager of Gan- trat the main points in judging were and Alex Reddy of that aommatiee yistPackers Limited, was a bixsittess securing a good coach, and getting as presided. Entertainment numbers Mrs. n Harr}stun yesterday, much pratiee as ,possible. The inset included boy soprano solos by Francis rs Elizabeth Walker, Kitchener, ing was then adjourned until the joint Dolndede with Don u is visiting her son and daughter -in- Ruddell aceonup-g meeting with Miss Helen Crich a fe anyind; and a cornet duebt by Bill law M. and Mrs. George A. Walker. chairman. Hearn and Ball orneews. Mr. and Mrs. Ray G1ibbings, Dur- Clinton Junior Institute held it regal• o�� ham, were weekend visitor'. at the ar meeting in Clinton Collegiate the Local Girls Winners home of the fin parents, Me. same evening. It was opened by the and Mrs. Melvin Orion.Crisinging of the Lord's ,prayer. Roll At Musical Festival Wesley Down, Hilton, near Tren- :call was answered by "your favourite ton, nephew of hem. Charles G. ming flower". Middleton, Clinton, has been elected In reporting the winners of the president, Ontario Junior Farmers' Huron County Music Festival in last Association. week's NEWS -RECORD, the names Mnyor A. J. M;eMua-ray has been of Coron averWende rand Barbara confined to his bed for several days Cou omitted n •error. but his many friends will be pleased nty, was read'. Competing with two ethers, Miss to know that at last reports his con- The two delegates, Margaret Lobb Wendo> was awarded first place in dition is said to be slighly improved. and Josephine Muir. gave very inter - the church solo class for adult voiees, Mr. and Mrs, Jack Erich and estiny reports on the Annual Confer - and her rendition of the solo receiv- children, Charles and Margaret Anne, once held at OAC, Guelph. The meet - ed sFavourable comment from. the ad- have returned to their home in De ing was ;then adjourned until the judicators, Mr, Rottman and Mr, troit, Mieh,, after spending tree past joint meeting with the Junior Farm• Fenwick. She was awarded the Huron County Trophy. Fred Murch. A report of Miss Wendonf's wine- Mr. and Mrs, Robert Y. Hattie Catherine Fingland ing this class was•published on Page and daughter Bambara, spent the faun' of the May 8 issue when a part-. weekend' in +Detroit. On their re- al'Winner report only of the Festival was turn, they were accompanied by the made gup to and. in.elading Tuesday fobhner's mother, Mrs, Annie Hattin. evening', May 6. Winners melnished who will visit here for some time. Six girls partje p t O in the senior In last weeks issue were from May Relatives and friends attending oratorical roe ye a .Clinton Colleg- 7 to the end of the Festival, the furcal of the tato Miss Bessie sate Itrst;tute yesitexday afternoon. Barbara Middleton won the junior Smith, included Mite Mary Hart, a The 'warmer bjo 'CaGher9ate Fince piano scholarships In class 15, piano cousin, Sault Ste. Marie; Dr. A. Mc-.land}y whose eeoeiet was Lawrence solo, she obtained 82 marks. In corn- Ewen, and Mr. and! Mrs, H. Alex- °f aA.r bel Second pisco was tacker petition, played in the finals the ender, London; and Mrs. ,Ross Tay. by Marie +Gladdon who spoke on "Sack final evening, with classes 4, 5, 6, 7, for and Miss Ida Taylor, .St.,Marys. Lab 'n se third subjeplace wasy Grace "Helen 8 '9 and 15, -slue was presented by Miss Patricia Chimnicic' and broth- M s, A. Wilkin with the Educational er Dick ,Chatham were weekend %;eller." were co teseants and their Scholaes}uily $25, donated by God- guests at the home of Mr. and. 1VIrs, snbjects aha t Irma Watt, "Alex- erieh Warren's Iaustitiete for junio'.John A. :Sutter. On Sbeday mom- ander Graham Bell"; Enid haigham, piano sola. o ism she assisted the choir of Wesley - Willis United Cdaurrrh by singing a Collegiate Cadets solo. In the afternoon, members of Huron Presbytery YPU ' exeeutive Attend Church Service were entertained at the Setter home. Miss Minnick, who will attend •the. Headed by their ensu' Bugle Band, I World Conference of Youth in Oslo, members of Clinton Collegiate In- oonwvaty rat July, as delegate of r Lan. stitute Cadets Corps held their an- Oron, Wce ham gave sa broae nual ehureh parade to Clinton Pres cast from Winglrain and also spoke byterflan •Church ,Sund'ay morning. in Bvisit eld United Church during The Corps made an excellent show- her visit to and ing on the march they occupied the Relatives sand friends from out -of= enittown whoattended e +tial ewe ina funeral of the the c p hush. late Mrs. L. Scolio �o R:e t n v: David J. Lane delivered a Friday last. most inapring sermon, taking his included: Mi s. V. H. Davis, Termite: text from Joshua 14;12. Mrs, F. L. lftwri�ght, and Mr. and Under the direction of Mrs. Bert Mrs, G. Hall and son :Robert, all Boyer, the chicle rendered :special Cayuga; ie; and Mas. Leonard' natede, with Misss Ei'leen .Sutter as- Whitely, urde, Mrs,. Cr. rebn and Meting as special soloist. I3atxy 'Sturdy, 1\Ztss Ilphrann Bali o and Mrs. ;aithby, all of Auburn; If you have guests, let the NEWS- Men 'Miming, Blyth; Mr. and Mrs. RECORD know. Phone 4. . George Love, inn, b and G Lam - RECORD and O. Giem, -both of Godetv;eh• it111111111,t1 ": • parents, and Mrs. G. M. Ti•ewartha was elected press reporter nt Couer, for 1947. Mrs, Kelso Streets is visiting her A committee composed of John sister, Mrs. H. H. Cook, Windsor, beeves, Cecil Elliott and Leroy G. this week. Brown, Agriculture representative It was decided to send $10 to the Ontario British .Foot[ Rotel! Cam- paign. The report of special under- taking by Olive Shadlock of York week with the fornier's mother, Mrs. ers• 0 "k'sshions"; •Margaret Marshall, "Princess Elizabeth." Judges of the contest were Mrs. R. S. Atkey, Rev. W. J. Woo'le ey: and N. P. Garrett, Ma•. Woolfrey'+ rendering the judges' decision. The •contest took place at 'a meet- ing of the Students' Council with the president, Mies Margaret C'olqu- haun, in the chair. The school paper was read, by Fred Kirby. COMING EVENTS Minimum Charge 50c 3e a word Lawn. Bowling Club will soon be opening. All men who t['esire oto play please pay yokur fees to J. G. McLay. 21-b The Blossom Tea on the Friendship Club of Bit. Paul's Anglican Church, it ]g� 1, the Parish Hall on ,Seturclay, May CountyClerkMiller Special W.Dance T 1<rJIs o I�.lep Town H r DCM Hall, Clinton, El�+ g 9 9' Friday, May 28. .Rustic R'hythmeers ected Legion District Commander old and new time orchestra. .Anslr ices .Board of Park Management mission 50 cents, $ - 211-x Musicr%I' comedy, "Happiness Ahead," presented by Brucefield United •Church Choir, 'School Room, BeueefieId 'United Ohlue,eli, Friday, May 23, at 8.30 pan. (DST). Ad- mission 35e and 20e. 21-x Play "Petticoat Ranch," presented by Varna YP U, Turner's Cburoh, Tuekersnnith, Friday, May 30, at 8.30 Iran, auspices Ttuckerennitli Ladies' Club. Admission 40e and 25e. 2122x 'Clinton Spring Show, Community Dark, Thursday, June 5, 21-22-23x Monster Celebration and :Fire. Works, : Clinton tonumunity Park. +Montl'ay, June 9, sponsored by Olin. ton ,Branch, Ctanaadian Legion, 21-22-23-x Norman W. Miller, DCM., Huron nation. He was awarded the DOM. County Clerk, was :elected clistriet December 26, 19'18 at Cambial and commander. of district "0", Canadian returned to Canada r b in Marsh 1019. Legion at a district meeting. held in I He has just retired as zone com- IMatchener Sumner. Len Owen, Guelph mender. For 11:yearse and Thomas Masters, IStratfard, were Clinton e' h served the• b such as secretary, and isati+umners up for .the hanon •present a member orf the Godeicn Mr. Miller ,joined the G.W.V.A. tin- branch of the Legions He was ap- mednately following' the dose of pointed Comity Clerkin1940. World War I, and joined the Canad� t Mr. Miller represents Huron ian Legion when it organized' in: Clin• Country Cornett an the senate of the ton in 1028. University of Western Ontario. Hr. Ike enlisted in the 161st Huron is secretary of'the Battalion at Clinton' tai 1915 and ' y a mearbGoderr Board served in France with the 58th, In. °f Trade.. He as a mearbex of .the Pantry Battalion. He was wounded Board of Direct:1e of "Goderi+ei'i Lions at Vinry Ridge in January 1917 and C1nb, and of North Street United returned to the unit after hospitali• Church, Goderich. MR. AND MRS. E. H. EPPS CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING A well and, favorably known couple, My. arrd Mrs. Eeriest H, Epps, eelebrated their golden wedding an- niversary at their home, 70 King Sit., Clinton., Saturday afternoon and evening last, when, they were "at home" to their friends. With them for, the occasion were their four :ckildnen — Olifford • H., Clinton; Mrs, M. B. .Clarke, Sea - forth; Lorne E., London.; and E'11 - wood, Clinton —• as well as their• son-inlaw- and daughters -air law, grandchidien and other relatives and friends ilrom Ham!tlton, Toronto, Weiland Waterdewny London, Scot- land, and other points. Enjoying the best ef health, the happy couple many beaiuuti ful Band re usefultl gifts ients to mark the occasion, one of the most treasured being a bouquet of 50 lov- ely golden yellow "Eleanor Roose. vett" roses front their four ,children. Mr. and Mrs. Epps were assisted in receiving the :many guests who called during the afternoon and evening, by their daughter, Mrs. M. E. Clarke, MIs. H. C. Lawson and MIs, (1 H. Epps pourer[ tea in the afternoon, width three granddaugh- ters, Mae Clarke, .Seafoath, and Woodena and Anne Epps, Clinton, assisting in the dining room, rMis, A. T. Cooper and Mrs. Margaret Ad- dison poured in the evening, assist- ants being two granddaughters, Mrs. John Smith, Seafopth, and Miss Maud Epps, London. An attractive three tiered wedding cake occupied a place of +honour in the centre of the table. Agricultural Society Surrenders Control Scouts, Cubs, •Guides Mark.Youth Sunday As a local contribution' to the celebration of Eoiipire Youth Sunday, Clintons Boy Scouts., Wolf Cubs anti Girl Guides attended service in St.. Paul's Anglican Church Sunday morning, Those in charge were Scoutmaster_ Sam Castle, Jr., Assistant Scout. master Don Venton, Cubmaster Archie D'ougl'as, Alssistant Cubmast- e• Fred Thorndike, with Mrs. Sam Castle, Jr., in charge of the Girl Guides and Miss Lois Connell as assistant. ,Rev, R. M. P. Bulteel, .the rector, took his text from Proverbs 14:34, "Righteousness eoalteth a nation, but sin •beingeth it low." After wet corning the young people, the rector said that young people all over the British Empire were meeting today to rededicate themselves to God. Bayfield Agricultural Society and Bayfield Lions Club Tuesday evening signed an agreement that may prove a very important factor• in the life of this thriving Lake Huron eon- nounity. The agreement provides for a 20 - year lease lin the Lions Club from the Agricultural Society, of the ten - acre agricultural grounds which the former will develop as a conientundty park and centre. Rental for the 20 - year ,period is $1. The Agricultural Society was rep- resented by . President Alfred H, Warner, Vice-president .Stewart Middleton, and Secretary Charles Gemeinherd't, while the Lions Club was eepresented by President George Castle, George Little, a director, and Secretary Alex Ras •Mt'. Warner stated to The NRWS. RE'C'ORD' that the Atgnieultural So. ciety was very pleased to conclude an :agreement which everyone agreed might mean much to the Bayfield "A great reapoiisy yours; ibilit is °onuntunaty.. it is time for you do think what! It Develop kind of a It is the intention of the Lions you were you otaibout what sot'hee 1 Olub to proceed immediately with. people are doing," lie declared. the development of the grounds • a — Charter Night For Lions Club a community park, the first step being' building •of softball and base. • ball diamonds, and grading of the race teak. It is possible that e motorcycle rase will .be staged there this coming summer, Skating Rink Planned The present building will be Milk -.Mr'. and &les. Epps entertained at 1 ed for needed proposes, and a skat- dinner to 40 fatuity guests in Nresley-�°ge unction ing rink may be erected eventually. Willis United Church lecture nal.. In any case, it is likely that an out - for which the, Woman's door om �r• n •i n rink S will As vitt roc% 1'<n h be o art t a I , catanerl. Rev, Andrew Lane, mi»� sure, Bat east 25 peo]r1e in attend• wmter. oersted next is'ter of •tire chnralt, stroke ba itfl1, its Charter 1 Nig t si,Club galaelfash ca I • In connection with its new congratulating the couple on attain- its Charter oft ,jectl ,Bayfield Lions Club is ,piano ng ng their 50th weddingWednesday evening last. The event a big surrey -raising event to be held eft. Epps replying su]tztibl anniversary erste n orss field `vfr from Pavilion,ett's Lodovisit- in the summer. of Mrs. Epps. Y ' mien Leasing o the n lu .to the Lions Thomas, .Seaforth, Clinton. Goderich, Club does not mean that the annual —______0 ---..:___Parkhill, Sarnia, Blyth and Exeter. Assign Overcharges 1 1Sponsored by Zurich Lions Clue, as nullld Fall the will not function To Huron Pe Bayfield Club was organized •ns usuat, On the .c cruo., Mo. War - Federation bouary 4, 1047, and now boasts mer stated that it is hoped to snake 26 charter members real the Fair bigger and better than ever•. The following dealers and truckers good o start. The Club is already active and assigned then' claims :on overohaxges enthusliastic with evert member serv_ Clinton Band Concert nadeb G Is Greatly. Enjoyed' y odettch .Elevator and Tran. ang en one of more committees, and sit Company, in favotn• of Huron the members feel that groat things County Federation of Agriculture, are in store for Bayfield, thereby making distribution of :these I Night Dignitaries atteading +the C3iarter funds possible: i included H. G. Mei, Seafortlt, Fred O. Ford,'Clinton, $1,002.60; Drsisict Governor, District A/1; Canada Pie, Clinton,Clinton. $307.24 J. District .Secretary Bruce }VI. Malcolm, A. Petrie, Clin$382.65; R,' F, Toronto; Deputy District Governor Pfrinamer, Benmiller, $•122,37; Wan. Len Palmer, London, Zone 2; Dm, R. McCdune, Dungannon, 0802.83; Clias. Hobbs Taylor, MLA, for Huron, Dash- Caultes, Win'ghani, $190.3$; J. A wood; and officials of Stanley atul Williams and Co„ Zurich, $165,37 Godeleh Townships, • A. Harrison, Brussels, $178.33;1 District Seeretamy Malcolm made A capacity crowd filled the Town Hall to overflowing for a special Mother's Day sacred concert by Clin• ton Citizens Band, under the beton of A. C. Robinson, recently appoint- ed bandmaster. The concert was greatly enjoyed by those present. The Band was assisted by a numb- er of artists from London and Blyth, the 'former from the Police Boys' Jack •Regier. Seaforth, $38.08; Alex Welthe formal presentation of the Clear- Band of that city, and theand latterof from ls, Lond$24,86; John Lo, $22.05; 11. 4et to George Castle, president of the Boys' and Gixls' Bthat Travis, Walton, n, $24er, the Bayfield Club. Maynard. Corrie, village. Mr• ILobinson is tan Brussels, $+10,27; O. E, 1ii•tntt, iAub- ll. Mier a director, welcomed' the visitors, of both these bands as well. Misr>> urn, $10,68; Chas. +Crossett, Dun -several of whom gave suitable re- Irma Wabt, Blyth, was piano accom- gannon, $24.31; John Buinstead, Bel- Plies'panist for aI numbers. 1 more, $30.16; Case Black, Moles. 1 The following official presents- ,Stanley Sibthorpe, Blyth, sang two worth, 426.98; V. L. Becker, Dash- tions were made to the Bayfield Club baritone solos, for the only vocal wood, $28,53; Thos. G. Aitken, 0114. by membea••clubs of Zone 2: Sarnia, numbers. Misses Irma Wallace and f,rd, 813.52. United States flag; Petralia Union 1V7,argaret Marshall, Blyth, Tendered h'16Te have also 'teen =menus ,S- Jack; Bltiatllroy, ,jewelled president's an instrumental duet; 0n altos. Beauti sign'nents for accounts under $10. button; Parkhill, fine box; St, Thom- Leuh merinuba solos and duet's rclainxed money will he used for as, picture of the Icing; .London, given by Gordon Cooper and &tan, educational work among junior framed Code of Ethics; Exeter. Young, London, and a cornet solo Was grovips or Bounty hospitals, --(Sign- framed Aims and Oibjects; Zurikh, rendered. by Miss Irma Watt. ed)—W. V. ROY, secretary*-treasnne,•bell .and gavel, Saxophone solos by seven-year-old ______e____. The Zurich Qtiamtette, with Scotch Dmtaici Ryder, London, peeved the POST OFFICE MAY 24 songs and comedy skits, added great- setation of the evening. The 'winners A metalled service will be in effect Iy to the success of the evening. as of the Huron County Music Festival at Clinton Post Office on Victoria well as a sound system and record at Goderich—six girls from Blyth -- Day Saturday, +May 24, according to player contributed by Reg• Fi.aneis, rendered: the instrumental sextette G. M. Gender, Postmaster. Wickets a member. they gave there. Bill Hearn will be Open from 11 a.m. to 1 pan. , Dancing concluded a very success- ist ably eonditucted the� incrttvo and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m, and the ful 'eveningnumbers. Band two public lobby will be epen from 8 min, I Art the regular meeting of the 0 streeto p. i. ,I ural mail delivery and Chub in Little Inn last evening, It Essay, boxcoI]eetions will he was dedidecl to hold a Ladies'Night Competition performed as astral, on June 1S. For School Pupils `Iaw ,d t a / eel.►% Zt ` , , ARTICLE The third of a series of . articles submitted by the Liaison between the Station and the Town of Clinton. The NL+ ,b S •RECORD is glad to cooperate by providing space for this weekly presentation. "The Musing Question --Present and Future" In the many 'communities across of our men: --There are seven fain the Dominion of Canada where the ilies each living in one room statin - Governmen•t decided' to locate its train kitchen priveleges .paying rents rang- ing ing and flying .stations, a new Blip, ing from $18-030 per, month' 20 ave o both social and financial, was given to living in two room quarterspaying those residing there. Many questions $18-$35 per month. have' been asked as to why, do many There are 21 fortunate enough eases, isolated locations were chosen. to have four to om ed apartments xtme n which p t lc s. h � e esus d inconveniences v mien e ee s to all paying fr 0 m:, _ , 1per 0 65 • $ month, nth. A concerned. and e red, t.. �, the During .•to S the war year; axe 23 paying x$10-$35 tor very bad these conditions were accepted' .as in- `a,ceemmodation. One glaring case we evitable and, everyone made the 'best • have of three families sharinga of their plight. }rouse which neatlyis onlyw Since the cessation of 'hostilities a ,a .month an worth $15 d they are asked driveY reds to " hasbeen ." going on everywhe't _ $75 per moluth, pay in an effort to provide suitable ac comoduution. for all, In the areas GaxL You imagine any young cougtle where military camps .are located the ng to make -a start in life being situation has been aggravated be- really happy when bheiy, have to put cause the leetvay has not lieenl made up with such things? No wonder we up. It is she ultimate policy of the get reports to this effect "Conditions government to ultimate for the smart- deplorable and leediscouraging" Anot - er—h C crit ' , . tto ] � n d . ec s est ere nt» de l . A el in t dh he 'i o p s' t ery poo e, Y a .ba - p bath - i adegeate accommodation :as room shared bay nine people ,and no possible but until that is hot water except for arbour tem min- possible we 'will have, to reis utes in the morning, "Another:"-- upoat the initiative and dtoslthrali,ty of Outdoor toilet sharer' with two other the tonal residents. Here an Clinton 'Rees: suspect well water .im+piure.. and vicinity hotiseholdes etre to be Anctent ibuidding staled by three fiunt- comamebded nor the way in which they fire' drafty, flooded cellars, wiring a have tackled) this ptioiblean bat there hs hazard, repairs refused". still room for intvplrovement. I In the majority of cases the best is The majority of the homes in blas . being made of oondiinons as tlte' are part ee the country were built when I bent, they fall short cif ideal in which matezlals"were easy to get and prices I. a healthy lisippy;familyeon be reared. The Town F =abed. very reasonable and the cost of alt• atheas have been =ibis - very eratiovs made in many o3 the homes cised for not embarking upon a hobs hasli, not'daeen too much of a drain, upon ug scheme, but one can 'readily un - the personal exchequer, Wltat :can- derstand that they have to be earned not be iunnderstood is "Welty should When ,spenclang public money, for no such high, p',ices be asked for .such 'doubt the mill rate will jumn 000- ,sub uoteystandouardaEcru epartittstarnentc."ncea being Let meex- snost whenthe Station fent re -opened de'abiy. A grand) opportunity was peeieniced at the potent time by. some The Federation of Agrieulture. Huron, County, is .conducting an es- say contest for elementary school pupils of Huron County. It is hoped to interest: the pupils in the story of the County, as well as to provide an opportuniy for pupils to earn. recognition for literary ability. Details of contest 'are: Topic—"Why I am Proud to be a Canadian"; Classes -1. A contest for the pupils of urban schools; 2. A contest for the pupils of rural schools. Prizes—Six prizes for each, con- test: First, $10; second, $5; third, $4; fourth, $3; fifth, $2; sixth, $1. Rules 1. The essay shall be !writ- ten, and shall not •exceed two fool- scap pages; 2. The contestant shall write his name on each page; 3. The teacher is asked to sign the es'sayand certify that tete essay is the work to the pupil; 4. The essay is to be forwvarded so es to reach W. V. Roy Secretary, Federation of Agriculture, Huron County Londeshoro. by June 10. Judges --,The Federation of Agri- culture will appoint the judges. Announcement—The winners will be announced at the Federation of Agriculture Field Day to be held et Exeter on Jane 18. The prizes will he given out to the winners at this time. AUC o -, TION SALES 'Saturday, May 24 Outstanding Antique Furniture and Iieusehold• Effects of the Estate of the Iai:e M. G. 1?,ansford. A Senile for Today On Friday "I understand your 'husband is musically inelnned,," commented the nei;chime. Yes, but frankly, tris best notes (Continued on Page5)are produced on pay day." responded the budget•.conseious wife,:.