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Clinton News-Record, 1952-02-07, Page 1THE CROWN THE ROYAL 'CREST HRH Queen Elizabeth 1$ HRH The Prince Consort Bert Gliddon Named As First Chairman . Cemetery Board 6c a Copy $2.50 a Year Community Memorial Service Is Planned When, the sad news reached Clinton yesterday morning that His Majesty King George VI had passed to the Great Beyond in his sleep during the night, Mayor G. .W Nott immediately took steps to in behalf of the Town of Clinton.' His Worship declared a civic half-holiday for yesterday after- roon, witleP the result that both Clinton District Collegiate Institute and Clinton Public School, as well as local places of business, were closed. A meeting was held in. the Town Hall in the early afternoon yesterday of Clinton and District Ministerial Association, together t with representative of the Town Council, Canadian Legion and other bodies, to arr nge for a memorial service. It was decideci that a community service of mourning for the late monarch would be held on the date set apart for such a purpose throughout Canada and the rest of the Commonwealth. This service, when it takes place, will be under the auspices of the Town Council, Canadian Legion and Ministerial Association. It will be held in the Town Hall on a day and at a time to be announced later. An invitation is issued to all church choirs to participate in. the service, as a combined group. To The NEWS-RECORD, Mayor Nott, in, behalf of the citizens of Clinton, expressed his heartfelt sympathy to the Queen Mother Elizabeth, Queen Elizabeth II, and all the members of the Royal. Family in their great loss. Upon the return today from Africa of the young Queen and her Consort, it was expected that an announcement would be forth- coming immediately concerning the date of the funeral of the late King. A period of mourning will be observed by the RCAF and other Armed Forces. All social engagements have been cancelled at RCAF Station, Clinton. "THE KING IS DE D LONG LIVE THE QUEEN!" Hoine of RCAF Station lintott) THE NEW ERA-87th YEAR THE NEWS-RECORD-71st YEAR 2,126 Copies A Week CLINTON, ONTARIO; THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1952 Representatives of Goderich fire department appealed to Goderich Township Council at its regular meeting in Holmesville Monday, for a permanent retain- ing fee for fire protection in the township. Reeve Gordon Orr presided. The fire-fighters, as well as township residents in the area surrounding the Town of Gode- rich, are reported to have ex, pressed dissatisfaction over the present arrangement, which has been an agreement for protection by the township with Bayfield fire department. In view of the fact that the township is divided almost equal- ly among Clinton, Goderich a n d Bayfield fire departments, council felt that it was not fair to come to any agreement with any one department until all were con- stilted. Clerk R. E. Thompson was in- structed to call for tenders for inspectors and for sprayers for the warble-fly 'campaign. "Farmerspre expressing them- selves as being dissatisfied with the price of hogs and more par- ticularly of the price of eggs," G, W. Montgomery, agricultural 'representative for Huron, report- ed today. "Some hatchery op- erators report a decrease in or- ders to date as compared to the .same time last year. "Three .more townships in the eounty are circulating warble fly petition forms, and it would ap- pear now that the whole county will be carrying on this warble fly control programme this spring," Mr. Montgomery stated. "Advance fertilizer sales are quite above normal this year and already farmers ere inquiring as to the whereabouts of good clover and grain seed," 0 BROADCAST TO-NIGHT A Canadian Chamber of Com- merce broadcast is being heard over a nationwide CBC network at 8.30 o'clock tonight, February 7, No Action Taken On Request For Retainer Farmers Dissatisfied With Price of Hogs And Also Eggs 1, 1936 isg Late Majesty King George VI Ascended the Throne—Det, Ned Feb, 6, 1952 Age-56 years ' one month and 23 days Length of Reign-'-15 years, belt month and 26 days Ontario St., Clinton The annual meeting and con- gregational supper of Ontario Street United Church was held in the Sunday School room of the church, on Wednesday even- ing, January 30. After enjoying a sumptuous pot-luck supper, 160 members and adherents joined in a sing- song led by Elwin Merrill, and climaxed by a noted number "All We Et-a." • The business part of the meet- ing was opened by Rev. A. G. Eagle as chairman, who conduct- ed a devotional period with prayer. Reports of the various organi- zations of the church indicated" a healthy growth in all depart- ments. The following reports were given: Session, by F." Town- send; Trustees, by W. Miller; Stewards, by A. 3, McMurray; treasurer, by K. J. Pickett; Happy Doubles, by Mr. And Mrs. A. Powell; M. and M., by H. Tre- wartha, stating a giving of $2,064; property, by R. Tyndall; parson- age, by H. C. Lawson; choir, by Elva Wiltse; Cradle Roll, by Mrs. Groves; Sunday School, by Rob- ert Elliott; Mission Band, by Jane Bathin; Junior congregation, by Mary Elizabeth Lavis; Baby Band, by Mrs. W. Hoggart; WMS, by Mrs. Wheatley and Mrs. Townsend; WA, by 1VIrs. M. Bat- kin; YPU, by Elwin Merrill. Brock Olde, recording steward, gave the report of the nominat- ing committee, adding to the Board of Stewards, G. Lavis, R. Merrill, Harry Ball, K. Pickett, Arthur Groves and Reg. Ball. A vote of appreciation was ex- tended to Rev. and Mrs. Eagle for their splendid work. On be- half of Mrs. Eagle and himself, Mr. Eagle expressed their grati- tude to all the various organiza- tions for their fine co-operation in the work of the church. Appreciation was extended to the organist, the pianist, and all the members of the choir 'for their helpful assistance rendered during the year. During a brief intermission, a film strip was shown on the new projector. Recommendations were receiv- ed from the building committee; organ repairs were approved; improved Sunday School accom- modations were approved; com- mittees were named and instruct- ed to proceed with the proposed improvements to the church building. D. M. Maltby, a former mem- ber, added remarks of congratula- tions after hearing the reports given.' Rev. Mr. Eagle closed the meet- ing with prayer. St. Andrew's, Kippen The annual meeting of St. And- rew's United Church, Kippen, was held last week with a large sur- plus reported on hand from all organizations. Managers appointed to the board were Winston Workman, :John Sinclair, Nelson Hood, Dun- can Cooper. All other officers were re-elected. During the year there were eight baptisms, two deaths, and four marriages. Four new mem- bers were added during the year, and there are 80 families on the roll, Rev, A, E. Hinton is minister. 0 ONTARIO ST. GIRLS' CLUB The Girls' Club of Ontario -St. United Church will hold its meet- ing at the home of 1Viiet5 Lucille Grant, Thursday, February 14, at eight o'clock. Miss Dorothy Marquis will be the speaker; THE WEATHER e 1952 1951 High Low High Low Jan. 31 32 13 14 8* Feb, 1 40 32 15 9 2 37 31 14 4 3 36 2 1 2 6 13 4 4 36 3 4 5 82 27 27 14 6 32 24 33 111 Rain .33 snow 12 MS. Rain .16 frig'. * WOW /ere Goshen United The annual meeting of Goshen United Church congregation took place on Friday, February 1. It was preceded by a pot-luck sup- per, which was thoroughly en- joyed by the large number pres- ent. The annual Sunday School meeting was held first. Rev. T. J. Pitt was chairman, and Robert Peck was elected secretary for the meeting. The report of the Sunday School showed that the past year. had been a good one, The school has met regularly and a great deal of interest has been shown. The superintendent was re- elected as was also the associate superintendent, viz, Elm or e Keyes and Anson McKinley, re- spectively. Arnold Keyes is treas- urer. The other officers and teachers were appointed. At the general.. congregational meeting which followed, the var- ious Boards and organizations presented very satisfactory re- ports. M, and, M. contributions were above the previous year as also were those of the WMS. The WA he a successful year.' Elgin McKinley, who was re- appointed treasurer of Committee of. Stewards, presented his finan- cial statement for 1951. 'Here also receipts were larger, and the debt on the new church is being decreased steadily. A vote of thanks was tendered to 'Rev, and Mrs. Pitt for their services since July last. Varna United2 The annual meeting of Varna United Church congregation was held last week. Rev. T. J. Pitt was the chairman, and John Mc- Ash was appointed secretary. _Following a devotional period and the reading of the, minutes, reports for the past year were received and adopted,. from the Woman's Association; W M S, manse committee, church renova- tion committee, Session and the Committee of Stewards. All these reports showed, that progress had been made. A substantial reduction in the church debt had been made, and the'"'M and M. contributions ex- ceeded those of 1950. Appointments were made to the Comreittee of Stewards. Various matters relative to the life of the church were discussed in a helpful way. The attends mice was good. It has been the custom at Varna te, hold a Sunday School meeting the same night. This was done following the congrega- tional meeting. The annual report was read, showing a member- ship of officers, teachers and pupils of '78. Sherlock Keyes . and George Reid were appointed co-stiperiti- tendents and Anson Coleman, treasurer. - Teachers were ap- pointed for 1952. Following these meetings, re- freshmente were served by the• Woman's Association. COMING EVENTS 4c a Ward; 75e minimium Come to the Crystal Palace Ballroom, Mitchell, for an enjoye able evening, You'll feel like dancing on top of the world. 5-6-p St, Andrew's Presbyterian Girls' Club, Bazaar and sale of Honiernade Baking, candy, ap- rons; Church Sunday School room,Saturday, February 9, 1952. 3-6 p.m. Afternoon tea. Legion Auxiliary Bingo, held regularly, every Saturday night, Town Hall, Clinton, will. not be held Feb. 9 becauSe of the death of king George VI, G-b The FriendShip Club of St. Paul's, Church is planning a Leap ent. Tea in the Parish Hall, Wednesday afternoon, 3-5. Pro- deeds to aid in repairing church, Pictures and lecture on Land- scape Gardening, by a reptesent- etive of 14.,C. nownharn Nursery Co., Strathroy, St, Paul's Parish Hall, Feb. 19, 8p. Admission 25e. Proteeds, Restoration an Fund. 6-b S. W. (Bert) Gliddon, for two years chairman of the' Cemetery Committee of Clinton Town Council, was named the first chairman of the newly-formed Clinton Cemetery Board. M. T. Carless was appointed secretary- treasurer, at the meeting of the Board this week. Also present at the meeting were: Mayor G. W. Nott; Town Solicitor, Frank Fingland, K.C.; Mel Crich,' A. F. Cudmore, and C. V. Cooke. Cemetery superintendent Ed- ward Craig, was re-appointed at a salary of $2,000. The Board will request town council for an interim grant of $400 to assist in financing the board until it is possible to determine the year's requirements. A. F. Cudmore and C. V. Cooke and the chairman were appoint- ed a committee to investigate the costs of extending the present water line to the cemetery. Clinton Cemetery Board. plans to hold regular meetings on the first Tuesday of every month. 0 CDCI oard Agrees to Buy 300 Lockers Repommended by the Property Committee, purchase of 300 new steel lockers for the individual use of the students, at an. esti- mated cast of $6,000, was voted by Clinton District Collegiate In-: stitute Board at its February meeting in the school last night. The project is dependent on the approval of the Ontario Depart- ment of Education, which will be sought immediately. Chairman Dr. W. A. Oakes, Clinton, county representative, presided at the meeting, the other members present being G. L. Falconer, Tuckersmith, vice- chairman; Dr. G. S. Elliott, rep- resenting Clinton Public School Board; J. W. VanEgmond, Hul- lett; Irvine Tebbutt, Goderich Township; Menno Steckle, Stan- ley. In the absence of Trustee G. L. Reid, chairman of the Strik- ing Committee, vice-chairman G. L. Falconer brought in the fol- Bayfield volunteer Fire Depart- ment makes a point of providing fire protection in Stanley Town- ship, with the result that the' Brigade ;' was made a grant of ; $200 by 'the Township Council at its meeting in Varna Monday. J. A. Cameron was hired as assessor for the Police Village of Bayfieldi and Roy Keyes, Varna, as road . superintendent of the Township. Road voucher totalling $1,639 and general voucher amounting to $338, were ordered paid. These y was considerable dicus- sion regarding the continuing of the warble-fly campaign in the township and council decided not, to take any action on the mat- ter until March. Clerk Fred Watson was in- structed to call for, tenders for a power sprayer. Ree,vb;„PEamer Webster presid- ed and councillors present were Alvin McBride, Harvey Taylor, Harvey Coleman and Carl Hou- ston, lowing report which was adopt- ed (first-named chairman); Property--G. L. Falconer, Ir- vine Tebbutt, Bernard -Hall, Men- no Steckle; Study and Welfare— Dr. G. S. Elliott, R. L. McEwen, D. McKenzie; Finance — G. L. Reid, 3. W. VanEgmond, Mervyn Richmond; Transportation—Bern- ard Hall, Menno Steckle, Irvine Tebbutt, G. L. Falconer, J. W. VanEgmond, M.Riehmond, D. Mc- Kenzie. The Board decided to carry on an educational campaign in con- nection with the proposed addi- tion to the school. "Youth for Christ" movement was granted use of the Auditor- ium the first Saturday evening in -each month. Principal E. A, Fines' report indicated total enrolment in January of 282, with an average attendance of 268.5 or 95.2 per cent. The Basic English class had an enrolment of 33 with an average of approximately 20. A teacher, J. *a,. Tierney was granted $6 per night for teach- ing the class in Basic EngIiiih, retroactive to December 1. The elasses are held every Thursday evening; tuition is free, Crippled Children's Clinic Here May 7 Huron County Crippled Child- ren's Survey will culminate in a crippled children's clinic to be held at Huron County - Health Unit, Clinton, on May 7, it was announced by C. H. Epps, Clin- ton, secretary of the county or- ganization, last night. As in the past, the Survey is being sponsored by the various Lions Clubs of Huron County, and the Clinic will be similar to that held two years ago, and which proved so successful. Dr. B. A. McMaster, Seaforth, again is acting as general chair- man for the Survey; local chair- man is Dr. J. A. Addison, repre- senting Clinton Lions Club. House-to-House Canvass For Blind Campaign Here Next Week The Building Fund Campaign for the Canadian National Insti- tute for the Blind now is in full swing in this district, with a house-to-house canvass to take place in Clinton next week, It continues until February 16. Teams will operate in the various wards, and not a house will be missed. The organizations in charge were announced in last week's NEWS-RECORD. "A residence for elderly blind people is one of the most im- portant needs in Huron County," W. V. Roy, local campaign chair- man, stated today. "That is why I am looking forward to the erec- tion of the Western Ontario Home and Service Centre for the Blind, which the CNIB is building in London," he said. Huron County's objective is $10,000 of the $150,- 000 total. aotal. A Member of the Huron County Advisory Board to the, Canadian National Institute for the Blind, I am indeed interested ih the new residence and service centre the CNIB is planning for the blind of this district," Dr. R. M. Aidis, Clinton, director' of Huron County Health Unit, aver- red. "I think this new building in London will be the beginning of something really worthwhile for the benefit of our sightless citizens," he said. Additional donations for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, are reported as follows: Harvey Taylor, Brucefield, $2; Bertram Klepp, R.R. 3, Zurich, $1; Florence 1Z, Cuningharne, Clinton, $2; Fred Fowler, Londes- boro, $2; Mr. and Mrs, H. Cud- more, H.R. 2, Clinton, $1; James Neitans, Lorideaboro, $4; Mur- ray ROY.,I, Lendesboro, Pkg. Clifforas Clinton, $2; New- man Garrett E.11. 4, Clinton, $5; G. Pepper,; ilerhard :Nett, ra, 4, Clinton, $2; Harvey '.Kennedy,tondesbor k $1.. AnCinYMOug, $5; Total to date, Via, A hoUSe40-hOuse canvass will take place in Clinton next No. 6—The Home Paper With the News Churches of District Report Progress Bayfield Fire Department Gets $200 Born Dec. 14, 1895 Tuckersmith Asks Grant Re RCAF Tuckersmith Township Council met in the Town Hall, Seaforth, on Monday, February 4, at 2 p.m. All members were present and Reeve Nicholson presided. By-laws confirming the ap- pointments of officials named at the inaugural meeting, were given their required readings and passed. Council acknowledged produc- tion of surety bonds on the treasurer and tax collector, $5,000 each, with Dominion of .cen.ada General Assurance Co. The clerk was instructed to write the Department of Nation- al Defence to request a grant in lieu of taxes on Clinton RCAF Station. Council will advertise f o r tenders for crushing and haul- ing approximately 12,000 yards of gravel to township roads in 1952 and advertisements will appear at a later date. Hydro Electric Power Commis- sion of Ontario was ordered paid $320, Bgmondville street lights for 1951 and $81, Brucefield street lights for 1951. Wages of grader operetta' were set at 90 cents per hour for 1952 and the salary and allowance of the clerk-treasurer-tax collector and relief officer was increased to $175 per month. The township again will spray for warble fly in the spring of 1952 and ordered supplies of werbicide 5" from Canadian In- dustries Ltd. I Accounts passed included: Re- lief, $25; street lights, $401; re- bates, $6.54; fox bounty, $14; roads, $4,632,17; O.A.P. apPrs., $2.50; supplies, $27.90; printing, $78; salaries and allowance, $175; postage and excise, $5. o Did Mr. Groundhog See His Shadow? Cloudy titles on "Ground- hog Day," Saturday, February 2, prevented that Celebrated animal from catching 80 much as a glimpse of his shadow, Quite mild weather for the past Week gave Mr. Ground. Hog plenty of chance to come .frorn his hole and have a good look around. He probably ,nibbled a few shoots of last year's grass and roots, hob-nobbed with his neighbour, and decided that al- though he would have to hole., ttP again for a short tittle, on the Oldest days, he would soon be romping about in baliny spring sunshine... Most Ontatibila .Wilt agree with 06111)44010 t e province over, that we've httd plezity of cold weather and show for this wintery and that if spring cornea soon, We'll ejl be happy-.