Clinton News-Record, 1953-04-23, Page 1Home
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THE NEW ERA
88th YEAR
No, 116 --The Home Paper With
he News
CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1953
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Pollee Force Nov At hill Strength
OUR UNTIRING BAYFIELD RE-
porter, comes up with another
wild-Iife vignette. , "Thames C.
Bailey, proprietor of the New Ritz
Hotel., shot a thief early Tuesday
morning... After seven or eight
hens had disappeared from his
flock and the egg production
lowered. . Tom decided to do
something about it. , .
"SO HE SAT OUT IN THE HEN -
house, with a gun on Saturday
night, until three o'clock the next
morning. . On Sunday night he
again took up his post and stayed
until two a.m.., Then on Monday
he repeated the long cold vigil.. ,
until two o'clock... when his pat -
*nee ,Was ,rewarded..
• THE ..MARAUDER .APPEAR-
ed.
APPEAR
ed:. . Tom fired, . , and a 20 -
paged raccoon departed this
. There have been frequent
reports of coons living around the
summer cottages. . Evidently,
Mregaceoon enjoyed a good chick-
en. • dinner, just. as well as the
summer 'visiors do. , .
TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS
:of a newsman's life are never far
]between. , We, edit copy that
comes to the office as carefully as
possible. When a township
clerk reports in good'faith that
numerous accounts were "resent-
teil and. paid"... We calmly sup-
ply. the missing letter at the first
.of the word... and thereby ward
off .:disaster. . , But the best we
can 'do seems not enough.. for
printed errors are continually the
dread of our ex i *tence.. .
THE. LADIES OF THE SALVA-
tion Army left Clinton yester-
day. , bound for Exeter. . . We
Will miss their cheery presence,
and, the sight of their familiar
van. and sincerely wish them
the best of luck upon their tour.. .
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It Certainly Pays
To Advertise Here
I. `' "This advertising is a great
thing", one of our classified
advertisers tells us. He phon-
ed in a small 50 cent ad. last
Wednesday, and two hours af-
terwards, the seed he adver-
tised was sold.
It does not often happen
that an ad. will work so far
ahead of time. But a small
classified ad. in the pages of
The Clinton News -Record will
get results that will amaze.
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Kinettes Elect :Executive
' iTForthcoming Year
The Clinton Kinette Club held
its annual meeting in the Hotel
Clinton on Monday evening, Presi-
dent Irene Buckley was in charge
of the meeting and presided over
the election of officers for the
forthcoming year.
Results of the election were as
follows; President, Shirley Kay;
vice-president, Alice Rumball; sec-
retary, Pat Grigg; treasurer, Mary
Brown; registrar, Jean .Colquhoun;
bulletin editor, Betty Stanley.
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Increased Hay Seeding
Reported in the County
"Seeding, which has become
quite general in the county was
brought to a standstill by a light
snowfall accornpanied by rain the
middle of last week," G. W. Mont-
gomery, agricultural represent-
ative for Huron County, reports.
"Quite a number of farmers, par-
ticularly in the south end of the
county, report that they have fin-
ished seeding of the spring cereal
grains. There is still quite a de-
mand, particularly in the north
end of the county for registered
and commercial cereal grain seed.
It is pleasing to note that the
lowered price of grains and clover
seeds has interested many more
county farmers in seeding more
hay pasture and long term pasture
mixtures.
"The warble fly spray campaign
which is being carried on in all
16 townships of the county again
this year is now well under way
and it would appear that each
year this programme is operating
much more efficiently and effect-
ively.
"There is an increased interest
and enrolment in 4-H Club work
in the county, particularly in beef
and dairy calf clubs.
"The climax of the Junior Far-
mers' • programme, the annual et-
hane, held in Seaforth this week
was well attended and well pat,
ronized."
Joseph Ferrand Ihaa been re -hired as Clinton'% Chief of rolueo, -following considerable discussion
in•the Last weeks, and a great deal of planning by the Police Committee of the Town Connell.. Work-
ing with him on the three-man police force will be the now Acting Chief of Pollee, Conistable John
IYieNushol, and Constable Ralph D. Chisholm, Exeter. Shown here are the members of the police
feorninittee: Councillor D, M. Pegg, Mayor W. J, I,ltiller, Chairman M. J, Agnew and Reeve J. W.
' Nediger, At the extreme left is the new Chief of Police Joseph Eerrand,
At a special. ,Heating of Coun-
cil held • in the cotincil chamber
ort'' ridgy Councillor nmilJl7Ag Cou,fi(1l Accepts ..Tenders
7not n by
new, seconded by Councillor D. ■
M. Pegg, was passed that council Com,,, Two Motor Vehiclesretain the services of Joseph
Ferrand • as Police Chief for the
Town of Clinton, his duties to
commence as soon as possible.
Councillor Agnew requested
the opinion of the members of
the council concerning this re-
engagement, and all members
approved. Since the set-up of the
Clinton police force called for
a three-man force, the police
committee had advertised in two
Toronto dailies and in the Lon-
don Free Press for a man to ser-
ve as night constable. Immed-
iate replies were requested.
Mayor Miller: The police com-
mittee has given this matter a
thorough study. We had a long
session last night. I feel that
the police cruiser will go a long
way toward insuring proper po-
lice protection. I would like to
thank the committee for the
wort they have done.
Agnew: trio were in harmonius
argument if nbt agreelleent. Dur-
ing our discussions various ideas
were brought forward. I would
,ask' the members of the com-
;mittee to express themselves on
the matter.
Councillor Pegg; I'm pleased
'with the results. I'm glad to be
able to report that Mr. Ferrand
accepted the appointment, and am
confident that under the com-
mittee the force will be restored
tp efficient operation. The three
hien with a cruiser should make
a good arrangement. Consider-
able thought went into the plans,
and we hope that this will be a
permanent basis for good sound
police protection. The police
area covers a good wide populat-
ion .on both town and RCAF
station.
Reeve Nediger: I ant very
pleased to be able to get Mr.
Ferrand back. At the meeting at
which Mr. Ferrand's resignation
was brought in, several of the
ratepayers expressed regret at
losing hind. At the time council
hired the new chief it was felt
that he was a good man for the
job but it has not turned out
that way. Would suggest that
any complaints about the force
or its service should be written
and handed to the chairman of
the police committee. There has
been too much needling of the
police in the past, which made
it hard for them to carry on,
Rope this set-up turns out better
Agnew thanked the council
for their expressions of confid-
ence. "If in meetings discussing
the problem I've said anything
I'm sorry for, I'm glad of it."
Deputy Reeve' Crich thanked
the committee for its work. This
was a big job. The public de-
manded protection. The only
way was to add another man and
a cruiser. Do hope the public
will be satisfied.
Agnew. We had discussed gett-
ing in the provincials. To do this
a by-law would have to be pass-
ed, and there was no assurance
that assistance from the provinc-
ial force would be available in
the near future. A staff of a
corporal and three constables
would be required and the cost
would be well over $14,000 per
year. We assure the press that
we can operate at much less
Bost and we believe as efficient-
ly.
Councillor Burt Stanley: What
about division of gas and oil
Cattle Rustling Fund' Authorized
By Council Agriculture Committee
At a meeting of the agricultural
committee of Huron County Coun-
cil, associated with the Beef Pro.
ducers' Association of Huron, held
in Clinton town hall recently, a
resolution to set up a fund to be
used in apprehending and dealing
with cattle rustling in the county
was uanimous]y carried.
R. H. Graham,, assistant live -
Stock commissioner of the Ontario
Department of Agriculture, was
present and addressed the meet
trig, emphasizing the necessity tor
owners of live stock to be able to
identify every animal in their pos•
session, and of branding all Stock
owned, in accordance with the
Branding Act of Ontario. He stat-
ed that a Toss of $100,000 had been
sustained by farmers last year,
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Ste*: ilia,
due to rustling and thieving in the
province,
Sgt. Lorne McGillivary, newly
appointed head of the provincial
police in Huron County, also ad-
dressed the meeting, stressing the
need for co-operation from the
owners of stolen stock before any
conviction could be gained in case
of theft. He said that ability to
identify stolen goods of any kind
in court was absolutely essential.
As helps to the police force,
Sgt. McGillivary said that farmers
should report all rustling as soon
as possible to give the police a
better opportunity of searching for
the culprit, Even the reporting
or suspicious looking or strange
trucks .in their neighbourhood,
especially during the hours of
darkness, might he of great value,
He also stated that if the police
Wore notified, it was only a mat-
ter of minutes before a whole
area of police would be on the
watch owing to modern radio
methods,
G. W. Montgomery, agricultural
represcntativee Edward. Grigg,
reeve of Godcrich Township; H.
B. Smith. reeve of Grey Town-
5hiis: 0. Taylor, reeve of East
Wawanosh, and W. ITalst reeve
o Stephorr, also Spoke briefly hi
support of a fund setup.
purchase? This should be done
evenly among businessmen in
Clinton,
Mayor Miller. I agree, pur-
chases should be divided evenly.
Reeve Agnew: With one ex-
ception, one type only of oil
should be purchased.
Stanley: The town shouldbuy
its oil wholesale. That would be
the economical -'way to do it.
Reeve Nediger. I don't know.
Tf we start that. I'm a coal deal-
er, and am aware that coal could
be bought cheaper if it were
tendered for.
Agnew: I agree. It would • be
cheaper that' way.
Deputy Reeve Crich. Believe
this matter should be left in the
bands of the committee.
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CDC! At -Home Has
"April in Paris" Deur
For Guests, Students
The At -Home of the Clinton
District Collegiate Institute spon-
sored .by its Students' Council was
held on Friday evening, April 17,
in the school's auditorium.
Theme of the unique decora-
tions, which was "April in Paris,"
was highlighted by fleur-de-lis and
French flags, the Eiffel tower, and
sketches of French artists. Much
comment was made on a fountain
with running water. Spring flow-
ers and pussy -willows added to the
decorating scheme.
Winners of the special prizes The call on Tuesday afternoon
were Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Mc- was to the town dump which had
burst into flames. Firemen played
water on the refuse for some time
and succeeded in extinguishing the
blaze.
Town Council Appoints
Two New Men
At Special Meeting
At a special meeting of council
called on Monday evening, April
20, two men were hired to serve
the town in two different capac-
ities.
A motion by Councillor Ag-
new, seconded by Reeve Nediger,
that council retain the services
of Ralph D. Chisholm, Exeter,
as constable to serve on Clinton's
police force was accepted. Mr.
Chisholm is married, has two
children, and has an excellent
recommendation from the Pro-
vincial Police Force with whom
he served for two years. He has
lately been driving for Hall
Transport.
Reeve Nediger, reporting for
the public works committee [.tat -
ed that Jack Woods had been
hired as a full time man to work
on streets and roads within the
town. Mr. Woods is living in
Clinton, and has lately been
working with Hail Transport. He
has experience on municipal
works, gained in Port Arthur,
and has an excellent recom-
mendation from that town.
A motion by Councillor Stanley,
seconded by Councillor Agnew
that the councillors accept ne
fee for this special meeting, war
passed.
Watkins Children
The special meeting' held on
Monday evening, April 20, was
attended by all members of
council. A raotion by Reeve
Nediger, seconded by Deputy
Reeve Crich was passed that
council accept the tender of Me-
Pherson Bros. to supply the
town of Clinton with a 1953 Ford
F600 three ton heavy duty truck
and an LD6 model 600 combin-
ation box and hoist installed. If
desirable the hoist offered may
be replaced by another brand.
This motion was accepted un-
animously. • '
Another motion by Councillor
Agnew, seconded by Councillor
Stanley that ,thee council accept
the tender of ,Lorne Brown Mot-
ors Ltd. to supply the town of
Clinton with u 1953 Chevrolet
coach was also accepted =an-
imously.
Fire Brigade Answers
Two Calls During Week
The Clinton Fire Department
answered two calls during the past
week. The first alarm was turned
in on Monday morning about 9.30
when the stucco farm home of
Percy Riley on the 14th conces-
sion of Goderich Township was
threatened by fire, which had
broken out by a chimney in a par-
tition between the kitchen, and the
wood shed.
Mr.. Riley, with the help of
neighbours who came to help had
the blaze almost under control
when the fire truck arrived. Dam-
age was confined to the partition
itself and some smoke damage,
Adam (door); Mr. and Mrs, W. C.
Newcombe, (spot) ; Miss Emma
Chism and Ronald Fuller (elimin-
ation). Lunch was served in the
gymnasium where the tea tables
were centred with lighted candel-
abra.
i Patrons of the dance were Mr.
and Mrs. E. A. Fines; Mr. and
,Mrs. W. B, Olde; Mr. and Mrs. G.
W. McGee; Mr. and Mrs. J. E.
Robinson.
The executive of the Students'
Council includes Barbara Middle-
ton, president; Bill Cowan, "vice-
president; Harris Oakes, treasur-
er; and Shirley Proctor, secretary.
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CORRECTION PLEASE
We erroniously reported last
week that the Hullett Township
Council supported the move to
build an addition on the high
school at Seaforth, The motion
for approval brought before
Council at the April meeting by
Councillors W. R. Jewitt and
'William J. Dale, was lost.
COMING EVENTS
,:
4e a word, minimum i5c
Thurs., April 23• --Card party in
IOOF Hall, sponsored by C.P. and
T. Committee. Everybody wel-
come. 15-b
Thurs., April 23 -- Bingo, New
Legion Memorial Hall, Kirk St.,
at 8.30 p.m, sharp. Proceeds:
building fund, 15-x
Canting: The film, "The Royal
Tour" exhibited during the Can-
adian Exhibition at Toronto last
fall will be presented in St. And-
rew's Church, Clinton, on Wednes-
day, May 6, at 8 p.m, Tickets may
be procured from the Men's Club,
after Friday, April 24. If you
cannot see the Coronation, see
this film. 16-b
Saturday, April 25 - Treasure
and Trash Sale, St, Paul's Parish
Hall, auspices of Go -Getters Club.
Home baking, craft and household
goods. Proceeds: wiring fund.
16-x
Saturday, April 25 -- - Daffodil
Tea, Ontario Street Church hall,
auspices of Girls' Club. Home -
baking sale, from three to five.
Luncheon, 25 cents. 16-x
Siiiubiy, April 26—Daylight Sav-
ing Time, effective at 2 a.m., in
Clinton 16-x
Thnrsday, April 119 --- Dance,
Clinton Town Hall, Sponsors:
Murphy LOL No, 710. Mel Le-
vegne (champion Canadian violin-
ist, 1952),, and the Blue, Water
16-b
Boys.
'2PU of Wesley -Willis Unit-
ed Church will present "The
Honeymoon is Over", Clinton
Town ]Tall, May 14 and 15.
16-b
With Spring in the Air and Ito -
mance in your heart, join the
crowds at the Crystal I"alacek 13n'l-
room, Mltchell,e every 1~"rld'ty
night, and donee to the tuneful
meloies of Clarence Petrie and;°
his Night Hawks. (Na donee Good
1F'r1day, April 3). 142.4.5 -6 -ti
WC Baroid Ashdown
Takes Over Command
RCAF Station Clinton
Group Captain. Harold C. Ash-
down, MBE, officially took over
command of RCAF Station, Clin-
ton, yesterday, The handing over
ceremony took place at a small
ceremonial parade held in the Re-
creation centre at RCAF -Station,
Clinton.
Wing Commander B, G Miller,
Officer Commanding hlo. 1 :Radar
and Communication School, has
been acting Commanding Officer
at Clinton since the death of
Group Captain E. A. D. Hutton in
January..
Group Captain Ashdown is a na-
tive ofLondon, England, He join-
ed the RCAF in April 1940 and
has had a distinguished career
with the RCAF both in Canada
and overseas. For the past four
and a half years he has been In
Ottawa where he held the ap-
pointment of Chief of Signals for
Plans and Policies at Air Force
Headquarters.
George Turner Named
Junior Farmer President
The Junior Farmers held their
annual meeting on Tuesday even-
ing, April 14, in the CDCI audit-
orium. The meeting was brought
to order by the president, Glen
Wise, and the minutes of the Iast
meeting were read and adopted.
A brief business period was fol-
lowed by the election of the offic-
ers which are as follows:
President, George Turner; vice-
president, Lloyd Holland; second
vice-president, Neil Campbell; sec-
retary, Stewart Broadfoot; treas-
urer, Don Andrews; press report-
er, Bob McGregor.
This year, instead of having
township directors it was decided
to divide the club into four groups,
each headed by a director. The
groups and directors are: beef
cattle, Jim Snell; dairy cattle,
Fred VanEgmond; cash crops, Bob
Allan; machinery, George CoI-
clough.
Sports committee: Murray For-
bes, Fred Gibson, Stewart Broad -
foot.
The meeting adjourned to the
joint meeting followed by a volley-
ball game and lunch.
Garth Postill Injured
In Hit -and -Run Mishap
A Clinton man, Garth Postill,
22, is in Clinton Public Hospital,
suffering from a fractured femur,
as the result of a hit-and-run ac-
cident which occurred around 8.00
p.m. Sunday, on Highway 4, near
RCAF Station, Clinton.
Postill and a companion, Alex
Wilson, Clinton, were proceeding
south on the highway on their
motorcycles, when a car, motoring
in the same direction, in pulling
out to pass the pair, clipped the
Postill motorcycle, Wilson's ma-
chine was not touched by the
impact,
The car driver failed to stop and
is reported to have turned off the
car lights and continued south.
Dr, Walter A. Oakes, Clinton,
was called and had the injured
man rushed by RCAF Station am-
bulance to hospital It is believed
that the youth's injuries are prob-
ably not serious, although he will
be hospitalized for some time.
Constable C. J. Parkinson, of
the Goderich detachment of the
Ontario Provincial Police, said
that a 20 -year-old Huron County
youth was arrested Monday, was
lodged in the county gaol in Gode-
rich, and has since been released
on bale.
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W. V. Roy, President of
Credit Union Chapter
W. V. Roy, treasurer of the
Clinton Community Credit Union,
was elected president of the Strat-
ford and District Credit Union
Chapter, at a meeting of repre-
sentatives of the -nine credit un-
ions in the Stratford-Seaforth-
Clinton area, held in Stratford on
Monday, April 20,
Feature of the evening was the
presentation of a Founders' Club
Pin and membership to Mr. Roy,
who has been instrumental in the
organization of the Seaforth Com-
munity Credit Union. The newly
elected president urged the sup-
port of all in the area and the
possibility of 20 new credit unions
in the chapter within the next
year was predicted.
Present also at the meeting
from Clinton was Father J. O'-
Rourke, the man credited with the
outstanding growth of parish cred-
it ,inions throughout Western On-
tario,
Among officers elected were:
directors, Miss E Tobin, Gode-
rich; F. W. Reynolds, RR 2, Sea -
forth.
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Rate l.....
At a combined meeting of the
members of Clinton Council and
Clinton Public Utilities Commis-.
sion held in Clinton town hall on
Monday evening it was decided
that in order to meet increased
expense incurred by the sewerage
system, that it was necessary to
Charge a flat rate sewer service
rental to all consumers, Clerk L.
Douglas Holland will be asked to
examine carefully the different
types of service being received,
and to prepare a scale of rates
applicable to the various services,
This schedule will be brought be-
fore the next council -meeting,
probably on May 11, for ,the ap-
proval of that body, . '
This move on the part of the
C unci
o 1, was made necessary
when, earlier this year, the fact
that. maintenance costs of the
system were much higher than ex-
pected was noted. When the by-
law was set up originally it was
figured that maintenance costs
would be only $2,000. In 1952,
they actually were $6,000.
In view of the fact that the by-
law allows for the sewerage sys-
tem paying off its own debentures
and at the rate of $14,000 a year;
and that as each year goes by the
system is capable of paying off
even less of that figure (last year
they turned over to the town a
little over $7,000), some new ar-
rangement had to be made, (The
debenture payment had to be
made and if the sewerage revenue
did not cover it the balance was
made up out ofeneral taxation).
Brock Monteith of the auditing
firm of Monteith and Monteith,
Stratford, attended the meeting to
advise from his experience what
plans could be followed. He out-
lined the need for more revenue
from the sewerage system and
suggested that the money could
come either from taxation or by a
rental fee. He mentioned the
custom in other centres of acting
upon the local improvement act,
but felt that in the case of Clin-
ton, where this was not used at
the initial installation of the sew-
erage system, new property own-
ers would sense discrimination,
Councillor Agnew: May we level
a special rate for maintenance?
Monteith: Yes.
Clerk L. D. Holland was asked
for a report on the delegation that
went to Toronto recently to con-
sult representatives of the Muni-
cipal Board. (This report has al-
ready been published),
Monteith: (referring to the sug-
gestion made by the Municipal
Board that new laterals should be
paid for by the property owner).
'Owners may feel that this is a
penalty. You would not want to
discourage building,
Reeve J. W. Nediger: Of course
the other owners have been pay-
ing into the system for six years.
Deputy Reeve Mel Crich: What
is the average cost for installing
a lateral?
Chairman of the PUC, Hugh R.
Hawkins: $3,50 per foot.
Commissioner W, E. Perdue:
Approximately $85.
Hawkins: Take for instance
these new houses. You can expect
quite a revenue from assessment
and sewerage rentals there.
Agnew: Will we be continuing
these rentals for 20 years? After
the 20 years are up, though, we
still have to pay for maintenance.
Perdue: Doesn't the by-law say
that two thirds of the water rate
is for operating and maintenance?
Councillor D. M. Pegg read the
provision of the by-law which
stated that two thirds of the costs
of operating and maintenance
shall be raised by sewerage rent-
als. Mr. Pegg suggested that the
maintenance expense was the big
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C. of C. Annual Meeting
Planned for Friday
The Clinton and Distriet
Chamber of Commerce is holding
its annual meeting and election
of officers on Monday, April 27.
This is in the form of a dinner
meeting at Hotel Clinton at 6.45
p.m, Lou Buckley, Kitchener,
who is the Ontario representa-
tive on the Canadian Chamber of
Commerce, will address the
members, Reports of committees
will be given and a short resume
of the year's work will be pre-
sented.
Kinsmen and Auxiliary
Gifts Total $790
To Clinton hospital
Both the Kinsmen Club of Clin-
ton and the Ladies' Hospital Aux-
iliary have made commendable
donations to the Clinton Public
Hospital, it is reported by Ernest
Walton, secretary -treasurer of the
hospital.
Gifts of a fracture table, a cast
cutter, a leg splint, and a patient
helper, totalling in value, $345,
were presented by the Kinsmen.
The auxiliary donated a thematic
drainage pump, an incubator, a
tray truck, totalling in value,
$445.85.
ewerage
Committees Set Up For
Clinton Spring Show
The officers and directors of
Huron Central Agricultural So-
ciety met in the agricultural of-
fice board room on Friday even-
ing, April 17, and appointed the
following committees to take
charge of the various sections;
Heavy horses. Stewart McEwen,
Thomas , Leiper; light horses,
Frank Falconer, Fred Gibson;
beef cattle, Melvin Crich, Ephraim
Snell, Roy Pepper, Robert Peek
arid Anson McKinley;
Dairy cattle, Neil Campbell, Al-
len Betties; hogs, Jim Lobb, Alf
Warner; sheep, E. Snell, William
Pepper; races, E. J. "Dick" Jacob,
Dr. G. S. Elliott;" ponies, Stuart
Broadfoot, Lloyd Holland, Robert
Allen;
Entertainment, F. Falconer, S.
McEwen, E, J. Jacob; gate com-
mittee, W. P. Roberts, 0, L.
Engelstad.
Secretary -treasurer, A. J, Mc-
Murray reports there are more in-
quiries and entries than ever be-
fore at this date. This is in over
46 years that the show has been
held, w
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Clinton District Leads
In London Area Drive
For Red Cross Funds
Clinton appears to have topped
the list in London Area Red Cross
collections reported to date. Of the
total of $4,501.53 so far received
by officials in London, Clinton has
donated the splendid sum of
$1,909, and RCAF Station Clinton
personnel have donated an addi-
tional $550.
Under the able chairmanship of
A. J. McMurray, and the willing
assistance of close to 40 canvas-
sers in Clinton, the surrounding
rural area, and Londesboro, well
oven half of the amount already
collected in the London area, has
come from this district.
Other large donations were re-
ceived from RCAF Station, Cent-
ralia, $352.1.0; Belmont, $107.80;
Strathroy, $582.08; Wingham,
$510.
Kinsmen to Conduct
Monthly Draws
The Clinton Kinsmen Club held
their regular bi-morithly dinner
meeting in the Hotel Clinton on
Tuesday evening. President Geo-
rge Rumball, in charge of the
meeting, appointed Kin. Don Kay,
Sergeant -at -arms. Kin Don prov-
ed to be a very zealous sergeant
and was in complete command
over the riotous fine session that
took place during the dinner, and
his strenuous work swelled the
coffers of the club considerably.
The highlight of the business
part of the meeting was the de-
cision of the club to conduct a
monthly draw for a suit of clothes
(men's or ladies'). All the pro-
ceeds derived from the draws to
be in aid, of the park project, The
first draw will be early in June.
Soil and Crop Group
Plans Bus Trips
And Twilight Meeting
At a directors' meeting of the
' Huron County Soil and Crop Im-
provement Association held in
Clinton, on Thursday evening, Ap-
ril 16, the annual Twilight Meet-
ing was set for July 22 at the
farm of George Merkley, Belmore,
The association had established
at this farm a long-term pasture
project and this year plans are to
put down variety test plots of oats
and barley.
The association will sponsor two
one -day bus trips this year. On
July 15 farmers will tour within
the county and on August 25,
along with their wives, they will
take another bus trip to the Niag-
ara Peninsula. Here they expect
to visit the Vineland Horticultur-
al and Experimental Farms at
Vineland, to view Niagara Falls,
and to tour the new hydro de-
velopment plant there.
A county brushthorn control
day was also planned at the meet-
ing with October 14 as the date
at the property recently purchas-,
ed by Ernest Brown, ane and one
quarter miles north• and one and
one quarter miles east of Clinton.
The association has already com-
pleted based -bark treatment spray
on the thorns in this area as well
as stump spraying. In June it is
scheduled to do a foliate -spray
treatment on the thorns.
Place High in Son
th. Huron. Festival
iss Judy Watkins, Clinton, placed second iii the girls' vocal solo close (nine years Arid under),.
and her big brother Jack won second place in the boys' vocal solo class Cover nine years), at the
South Hitren Music Festival ,held in the' auditorium of the South Huron District High School, Exe-
ter, orn Tuesday, April 21. Pictured above from left to- right areleek Viatkins: )Vlarierie Stene fl.R
1, Ittriitoxr, who placed first it *irl ' v''ocni solo' (nine years andunder); i ;r
T yIor, Grand Bend,,first lri'boys' vocal,Isolo (ovcr nine years). „ Jody tVatltittS, and Allam
]Caster Seal °Camipaign
Closes Next Week •
$500 Already ][ eeeived
The Clinton Lions Club has
received over five hundred doll-
ars (500.) from the Baster Seal
campaign, Already received by
the Bayfield Lions Club is a little
mote than $100.
Funds will be used to further
the work of the Ontario Society
for Crippled Children, both voc-
ally and across the province.
During 1452, local Baster Sear
donations helped over two dozen
handicapped children of Clinton
and community invarious Ways;
eyeglasses, surgical and medical,
care, arid speeialfstsi services.
Those who did not receive
seals because of an oversight can
send their donations to Dr. It, M.
Aldis, or leave them at any bank,
drugstore or with Joy Lion.
The eampalgn. wilt -close tnoxt
week, Cet your dortatiott irr
seen at troisible.