Clinton News-Record, 1953-04-30, Page 1of RCAF
Station
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Ct.INTON, ONTA
0, THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 1933
New Offers of Iluron VMS Presbyterial
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FIRST COLUMN MATERIAIL,
this, if .ever there were ... The
old, old hand fire pumper is now
in the Goderich Museum . , . You
xray see it there any time you
wish It is no longer in the
hands of the Clinton Fire Depart-
ment , , , The owner of this much -
talked -of bit of ancient wood and
agedmetal, has placed it in the
able hands of the curator of the
museum .. It is not complete,
though ... and may never work
again, sad though it may seem .. ,
Reeve Nediger and Clerk Holland
strove mightily last Saturday and
were able to set the wee pumper
out on the Library Park lawn for
delivery to Mr. Gibbings . , . For
a few short hours of glory, the
wee pumper was in plain view of
the descendants of the Cllntonians
that once pumped it , .. No soon-
er had the owner and his son-in-
laW, Jim Landsborough, set eyes
on the contraption when they ex-
claimed as with one voice . . .
"Where are the pistons? .. ,
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THE REEVE LOOKED ... SEV-
eral bystanders looked , . - Small
boys looked .. , If the Clerk had
not gone home, no doubt he would
have looked . But no pistons
were to be found . .In fact on
further, investigation it was found
that no one who could be expected
toknow anything about the pis-
tons could be found ..
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YOUR REPORTER HUNTED UP
a copy of the paper wherein a
picture of the pumper was print-
ed .. Pistons showed up there
all right.. but in the metal?
No .. So` finally, in hopes that
the pistons might still be found
the wee machine was trundled
back within the fire hall ... For
two more days and two more
nights it stayed in Clinton . .
Rested in state between the "new"
fireengine purchased in 1949 , .
and the "'old" engine of reputed
1929 vintage . . (The tiny hand
pumper is well nigh 100 years
old if not older, now) .. .
THEN ON *MONDAY NIGHT,
April 27, the small hand fire
pumper . no longer in the
hands of the fire department ..
was taken by its owner to Gode-
rich . . We say au revoir l�ut
not good-bye , . Certainly we'll
see it again and reminisce to our
children and our children's child-
ren about the small hand fire
pumper ... Vintage 1851... we
think . . .
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New Store For Ladies
pened Today By
George W. Schaefer.
To -day a new clothing store
opened in Clinton under- the
name of Schaefer's. Ladies'
Wear. Not a stranger to Clin-
ton, the owner of this new busi-
ness is George • W. Schaefer,
Goderich, who was a member of
the famed 161st Battalion that
trained in Clinton and fought in
the First World War.
After the war, Mr. Schaefer
entered business in Goderich and
for the last 30 years has had
his own ladies' wear and gen-
eral drygoods store there. At
present he operates two stores
under the names of Geo. Schaef-
er, and Wm. Acheson'and Son.
Mr. Schaefer's purpose in be-
ginning another store in Clin-
ton, is to establish bis son, Bill,
in a business of his own, Bill
has been attending Goderich
Collegiate, and lately has been
associated with his father in
Goderich. The new ladies' wear
store, of which Bill will be man-
ager, is in the location until re-
cently occupied by Pickett and
Campbell, just opposite the
theatre.
Since renovations began in the
store, a new floor in grey and
green marboleum tile, has been
laid; the island display counters
have received a sparkling coat
of grey paint; a panel of gay red
roses at the rear of the store
adds colour and gaiety; fitting
rooms have been installed, the
whole place has an exciting new
look. Shadow box display cases
in blue and grey, prove excellent
for placement of special „pieces
of apparel.
Bright, new summer merchan-
dise, which has been arriving•
for some days, is well -displayed
on shelves and counters, and the
two well-known salesladies, Mrs.
W. E. Seeley and Mrs. William
E. Jervis, will be ready to serve
you. Mr. Schaefer is extending
an invitation to everyone to
come and shop, to buy, or just
to look. A ticket on a free draw
to be made on Saturday night,
May 2, is available to everyone
who comes into the store during
the three opening days. Winners
will receive as first prize, a
ladies' all weather coat; second
prize, ladies' grand mere
smoothie cardigan; third prize,
lace trim all nylon slip.
Hite ANDREW'S WA.
WILL MEET TUESDAY
The Woman's Association of St,
Andrew's Presbyterian Church
will hold its May meeting in the
home of Mrs. McTaggart, Tues-
day, May 5.
rum DEPARTMENT CALLED
}AT/NGt1ISH t7IIIMNE7r F1RE
Clinton firemen under fire chief
Grant bath were Called out on
Monday n)orhing to extinguish a
chimmey fire at the. home of Bill
Lee, King Street, The fire, which
war caused by •an overheated
stove pipe, was quickly extinguish*
bd and caused little damage.
MRS. J. A. SUTTER, Clinton, Was appointed treasurer of the Huron .Presbyterial of the
Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church of Canada, which held its 28th annual meeting
in North Street United Church, Goderich, In the back row, left to right, are Mrs. Sutter, Miss
M. Barber, Wingliam, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Des Jardins, Grand Bend, president; Mrs. W.
Earl Mills, Walton, recording secretary. In the front row are Mrs. H. B, Kirkby, Walton, past
president; Mrs. W. Greer, Wingham, past president.
Clinton C of C Plans
Decoration Contest, June 2
Wilbur Martin, Robert N. Irwin,
Robert N. Irwin
O. Engelstad, and C. Staniforth,
have been appointed as a decora-
tions committee, in charge of a
contest for the best -decorated
business places and homes, in con-
nection with the Coronation Day
celebrations in Clinton on June. 2.
These appointments were made at
the annual meeting of the Clinton
and District Chamber of Com-
merce held on Monday night, Ap-
ril 27, in Hotel Clinton.
At the same meeting directors
were named to meet within the
next two weeks. to appoint the
1953 officers of the chamber from
the directorate. The directors in-
clude L. G. Winther, Clinton
Staniforth, Leslie Ball, Mitcheal
McAdam, Clayton O. Martin, Or-
val Engelstad, Walter Newcombe,
Clifford Epps, Arthur Aiken, Carl
Cox and Bruce Bartliff.
Feature of the annual meeting
was the address by Lou Buckley,
Kitchener, Ontario representative
on the Canadian Chamber of Com-
merce. Mr. Buckley stressed the
important part that a Chamber of
Commerce could and should play
within the community, The speak-
er was introduced by H. E. Hart-
ley, president, and thanked by
Mitcheal McAdam, vice-president,
Copies of the recently .revised
constitution of the Chamber, and
also copies of the new brochure -of
the
the Town of Clinton, were present-
ed to each member attending the
meeting.
Charles Hanly Will Go
To Oxford University
One Year Fellowship
CHARLES MANLY
Charles Hanly, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Mervin Hanly, Clin-
ton, has been awarded a Na-
tional Woodrow Wilson Fel-
lowship. This award makes
possible ane year at Oxford
University, England, where
Charles has already gained
admittance to Corpus Christi.
He will continue there his
studies in philosophy, politics
and economics.
This talented student hes
been attending University of
Toronto since his graduation
from Clinton District Colleg-
iate in the spring of 1949.
While attending CDCI he was
an outstandingestudent, and as
well, starred in basketball,
track and field. He captained
the CDCI Cadet Corps during
his graduation year, when
CDCI placed second in a
group of 19 schools with an
average of 84.2. The year be-
fore that Charles was nom-
inated to The free Press
Leaders' Club.
At CDCI Compnencement
exercises in the fall of 1949
Charles Hanly was awarded
both the First Carter Scholar-
ship and the Sir Ernest Coop,
er Scholarship.
Miss Saari Present, also a
student at University of To-
ronto, won a similar fellow-
* ship, this year, She plans to
take an anthropology course
at Cornell University.
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d Cross Donations
Don don s
Now 'Total $2,485
The Weather
Further donations totalling $24
lZe
i brou ht the total d
1 have of
g
1953 1952_.
Rio Low High LoW
April 23 52 38 49 37
24 51 25 57 33
25 65 44 65 36
26 55 43 64 24
21 45 ,'3510 70 36
28 47 33 43
29 53 28 13 41
Rain 1.13 iris,
Cross moneys raised in this dist-
rict during the current campaign
to .$2,483. All of which has been
sent to the Area Office in ten-
don, by the local chairman, A. J.
1VreMurray.
The $24 was made Cup of $10
from the Londesboro district.;- ' $10
.
from the Stanley :Township. Com..
natality Clilb, end $4 froth Clinton.
So You Like Money?
Here's How to Make It
When dusk falls •this even-
ing it is to be hoped there are
few persons still struggling
over the figures on their in-
come tax forms. A suggestion
that may be of help next year
at this time, is that regular
advertising throughout the
next eight months may sharp-
ly reduce the amount that our
government will want to de-
duct as income tax.
One °advertiser who places
ads in the Clinton News -Re-
cord reported this month that
the fifty dollars spent on ad-
vertising in 1952 reduced the
income bracket the business
was in to the extent that in-
come tax paid was $100 less.
How quick can you make fifty
bucks?
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Clinton Couple Injured
In Collision, Sunday '
Mrs. E. R. Rumball is in Clinton
Public Hospital, and her husband
is nursing a broken hand, as a
result of an accident which occur-
red just south of Clinton on High-.
way 4, on Sunday evening, when
the car Mr, Rumball was driving
was in head-on collision with, a
half -ton truck driven by a London
man.
The Rumball car was approach-
ing Clinton from the South, when
the approaching lights of• the
truck temporarily dazzled Mr.
Rumball. Provincial Police Con-
stable C. J. Parkinson, Goderieh,
investigated the accident,
Both Mr. and Mrs. Rumball
have a number of painful bruises.
AIthough Mr. Rumball was taken
to hospital for x-rays following
the accident, he was allowed to go
home that same night. Mrs. Rum -
ball remains in hospital, and will
probably be there for several days,
but is progressing well, and is be-
lieved to be out of danger.
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Lions and Their Guests
Hear Oil Men Discuss
Wells in Huron County
Clinton Lions Club had a near -
perfect attendance at their dinner
meeting Tuesday evening in St.
Paul's Parish Hall. Many guests
were present including G/C. H. C,
Ashdown, new commanding offic-
er at the RCAF Station, and S/L
"Doc" Forest; also present were
the men Who were employed at
the Lions Arena this past winter:
Cliff Proctor, Ed Farquhar and
Herb Jenkins.
The guest speaker of the even-
ing was Hugh McDonald, London,
a geologist with Imperial Oil;
Mr. McDonald had just recently
returned from the Alberta oil
fields. He gave an illustrated talk
on "Petroleum Geology". Mr. Mc-
Donald was assisted by Ron Jack-
son, also of Imperial Oil Limited.
Regarding the possibilities of find-
ing oil deposits in Huron County,
Mr. MacDonald said he did not
know any more about this than
we did here in Clinton. His corn-
pany is drilling at the present
time in Huron. Two wells have
been drilled to date with no sight
of oil.
Some discussion took place re-
garding repairs
e-gardingrepairs to the arena; also
suggestions for summer activities
in the arena. The sports commit-
tee is looking into the possibility
of having boxing 'or wrestling
shows in the arena. The club will
resume their summer bingos early
in June.
Lions Lorne 'Brown and Royce
Macaulay received pins in recog-
nition of their efforts in bi'ingfng
new members into the club. A
second $100 was received from
CKNX, Wingham, to be applied to
the arena building fund.
Dates of two Lions 'conventions
were announced -•--the district con-
vention in Hamilton in June, and
the International convention in
Chicago in July,_
Lions 11 M. Aldis informed the
club that $600 had already come
in for the Easter Seal campaign,
The drive ends this week, Lion L.
G. Winter spoke regarding the
District Scouts Own Rally and
Service to be held in Clinton Com-
niunity Park on June 14. District
Scout Commissioner Harry Firth,
London, will be in Charge of the
rally.
The next meeting of the club
will be held in Hotel _ Clinton en
May 12 when Bayfield Lions Club
will be ues'sand su.�..l h.�.
g t ppy to
programme.
The draw was rvon by Lion
Royce Macaulay.
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Mrs.._(. Sturdy Elected
President :Of Institute;
Mrs. Monaghan, Treas.
Clinton Women's. Institute met
on Thursday, ` April 23, in the
Agricultural Office board room,
with a very good attendance.
With Mrs. C: Sturdy presiding,
the meeting opened with the sing-
ing of the ode, repeating -the Mary
Stewart Collect, and the Lord's
Prayer.
The secretary, Mrs. H. Man-
aghan, read the, minutes; and the
treasurer, Mrs. N. Shepherd, gave
the treasurer's monthly statement.
The roll call was answered by
the paying of fees, and an ex-
change of seeds, plants or bulbs.
Trach paid up member received a
A.C.W.W. (Associated Country
Women of the World) hostess pin.
Canada is to be hostess to this
world delegation of women in
August.
Help By Prayer
Mrs. M. Wiltse gave the motto
on the seventh verse of the Mary
Stewart Collect, "Grant that we
may realize that it is the little
things that create differences;
that in the big things of life we
are as one," She spoke of unkind
words, uttered unthinkingly, the
grudges held against one another;
jealousies that grow into misund-
erstanding. "Let us be careful in
giving advice. Are we ready to
take advice as readily? Some of
the bigger :things in life, like re-
ligion that is felt..and acted out in
everyday life,- cemeriv° us +'together".
She also mentioned prayer. "More
people, both young and old, are
turning to prayer, for prayer can
touch the life of all. In prayer
is the hope of happiness."
The finance convener reported
progress in making a quilt. Mrs.
Crich reported for welfare work
done in the town; Mrs. Cudmore
for flowers and cards sent to sick
or shut-ins.
Mrs. Tyndall's Report
Mrs. N. Tyndall, district direct-
or, gave the report of the West
Huron annual executive meeting
held in Blyth recently and stated
the district annual meeting would
be held in Dungannon on May 28.
Delegates to this meeting were
appointed, namely: Mesdames T.
Deeves and C. Nelson.
It was decided to hold the May
meeting, May 21, since the district
annual came on the regular meet-
ing day, Conveners of commit-
tees are asked to present their
annual reports at this time. A
pot -luck lunch will be served and
Sunshine Sisters will be made
known.
Master Jim MacDonald favored
with two piano numbers.
(Continued on Page Six)
COMING EVENTS
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4e a. word, minimum 75e
Thursday, April 30—Opening of
Schaefer's Ladies' Wear, with
special opening prices. Free tick-
ets on draw to be held Saturday
night at nine o'clock. Come in and
get your ticket. 17-b
Friday, May 1--- Legion dance,
Legion Memorial Hall, Kirk St.,
music by Prank Harron and his
Orchestra, Admission, men, 75c;
ladies, 50c. 17-x
Friday, May 1 --Junior Farmer
talent program, Hensall Town
Hall, eight o'clock, Dance will
follow. Proceeds: club work.
17-x
Saturday, May 2 Youth for
Christ, in CDC' Auditorium. Rev.
W, E. C. Kelly, and soloist, Mrs.
A. M. Kelly. Everyone welcome,
Wednesday, May 6 --Film "The
Royal Tour", St, Andrew's Church,
eight o'clock. Sponsor: Men's
Club. Admission, 35c, , 17-x
Wednesday,. May 6—Second An-
nuaI Hullett Township Music Fes•
tvial, Londesboro Church. Gar-
field Bender, music director of
Kitchener schools: adjudicator.
Admission afternoon and evening.
Special program in evening when
all winners will entertain. 17-b
Saturday, May 9—Hospital Tag
Day, Ile generous to the taggers,
17-b
Thursday, May 14--- Play by
Wesley-W3Ilis YPU "The Honey-
moon is, Over". Clinton Town
Hall, 8,15 p.m. Comedy. Tickets
50c and 35c, 17-8-x
Friday and Saturday, May 15-
1n; — r"ree chick days at Clinton
Parini Suppppey, , 17wx
Wednesday, May 27 Paper and
and Hag Drive, sponsored by
Clinton Brandi No, 140, Canadian
Legion. 17-b
In the Merry Month of May,
Swing and Sway in the Old Tynie
Way, to the tuneful melodies of
Clarence Petrie and his h s lei h
Hawks. Every Friday night gat
the Crystal Palace Ballroom Mit-
6011, 17.84-20-1-b
6c a copy
UC Approves Connections
Four Requests for Sewerage
$3.50 a herr
Police Force Intends
Full Enforcement
Of Parking Laws
There has been a number of
complaints from townsfolk
who find that a parking viola-
tion was brought them a
parking ticket from the vigil-
ant police force. Several of
these tickets were received
because of illegal parking on
the main streets during the
night. A town by-law restricts
parking on the down town
area for more than one hour
at a time, between the hours
of two and seven a.m.
According to Acting Chief
of Police John McNichol, the
police force intends to enforce
the traffic laws of the town.
It is the responsibility of the
Town Council to have erected
.any parking signs, or highway
markings that are necessary
to guide the inexperienced and
newcomers in town.
.All members of the Public Util-
ities Commission met in the effice
of the PUC on the afternoon of
Monday,, ,April 27, for the regular
April meeting, Preeent were
chairman Hugh R, Hawkins, W,
E. Perdue, C, M. Shearing, Mayor
W. J. Miller and .A, J, McMurray,
secretary -treasurer,
The following accounts were
presented: Expense s, water,
$1,326.98; s ewer ag e, $436.26;
hydro, $7,078.78. Arrears, water,
$212.24; sewerage, $443.41; hydro,
$394.57. Receipts, water, $1,924,92;
sewerage, $1,$68.26; hydro, s7,-
307.96.
A request received from Cale
Doucette required water service to
his property on the south west
corner of Lot 21 Mullett Town-
ship. Since the main is already
in at this location, it was agreed
that connection to the main would
be granted, providing that permis-
sion was given by those persons
already served by the main.
Applications from C. Proctor, D,
,M, Pegg and Mitcheal McAdam
for sewerage connections for their
new properties, permission for
which had been held over from
Clare Vincent, President
Huron Presbytery YPU
The 29th annual convention of , in Rev. A. E. Holley, was v Ex-
Huron Presbytery Y.P,U. of the I titer, who gave an excellent
United Church of Canada was message, basing his remarks on
held in Wesley -Willis United 1 those of the apostle Peter—
Church, Clinton, on Tuesday "Lord, I will follow Thee, whith-
evening, ,April 28, with an attend- ersoever Thou Goest," The speak-
ance of more than. 250 young er declared that we gain real
people, coming from all sections' inspiration while at church but
of the presbytery. Clare Vincent, asked if we carry that inspirat-
Londesboro, president, was in ion into our daily living. He
charge of all sessions. mentioned the enthusiasm that
Prior to the delicious banquet was shown by the youth of Ger-
served by the ladies of the many who so fanatically followed
church, a lively sing song was Hitler, and wondered if the same
conducted by Miss Gail Mann- enthusiasm could not be shown
ing with Miss Mavis Steepe at the by the Christian youth of to -day.
piano. These two young ladies "This is the church's finest hour"
the speaker declared, "go out
and live your religion." Rev. Mr.
Holley concluded his forceful
also conducted singing at various
times throughout the evening's
programme.
Miss Margaret Holland, pres- address with this challenge;
ident of the host union, brought "Keep Jesus Christ alive and
a welcome from the local group 'nothing can prevent us from go -
to the church. Terry Laird, ing ahead in the days that lie
Thedford, brought the greetings before us."
of Lambton Presbytery, and Har- An excellent religious film
vey Sparling, Elimville, brought "The Salt of the Earth" was
greetings from London Confer- shown which gave very fine
ence Y.P.U, lessons in stewardship and even -
Awards Presented gelism.
A feature of the evening was
the presentation of awards for
both the public speaking and
music festival contests which
had been held recently. Arnold
Alton made the awards for the
former, these going to Miss Mary
Rev, W. J. Moores, Thames
Road, chairman of Huron Pres-
ytery, installed the, officers for
the coining year. These include:
honorary president, Rev, W. J.
]Moores; C.E. convener, Rev. C.
Shelton and Kenneth Carter, J. Scott, Blyth; past president
both of Clinton. Ronald Steepe and conference president, Her -
spoke for the music festival with Yey Sparling, Elimville; presi-
dent, Clare Vincent, Londesboro;
vice-president, Arnold Alton,
Ashfield; treasurer, Elwin Merr-
ill, Clinton.
the awards going to Dora Ann
Stinson, Seaforth, and Marie
Wildfong and Marilyn Skinner,
Elimville,
Summer tamps Discussed Conveners: faith and evangel -
Brock Vodden outlined- the ism, Margaret Holland, Clinton;
activities of the Chnittian Youth stewardship and training, Gail
Caravans which go from place Manning, Londesboro; citizenship
to place during the .summer con- and community service, Janis
ducting surveys and vacation Morritt, Blyth; missions and
schools. Lucille Sparling urged world outreach, Howard Pym,
all to attend the Goderich Sum- Elimville; publications, Rosalie
mer School Work Camp over the Mack, Crediton; recreationand
weekend of May 16 to 18, and culture, Ronald Steepe, Clinton.
also the camp itself which will Members -at -large, Mary Mc-
he held in July. Rev. C, J. Scott Knight Exeter; Lucille Sparling,
spoke briefly on the Five Oaks Elimville; Beverley Skinner,
Training Centre which has been Elimville; Douglas May, Exeter;
established on the banks of the Lawrie Cousins, Brussels; Brock
Grand River near Paris. This is Vodden, Blyth.
a training centre for lay leaders The closing worship period was
who are giving a valuable con- conducted by the host group with
tribution to the life of the church. Misses Margaret Holland and
Rev. A. E. Holley /Mavis Steepe, and Kenneth Car-
The guest speaker of the even- ter taking part,
A. Y. McLean, M.P., Speaks to Men
Discusses UN Achievernents
The Men's Club of St. Andrew's
Church, under chairman A. F.
Cudmore, was host to other church
clubs on Friday night, April 24.
A company of 60 men gathered to
hear at first ,hand, Andrew Y. Mc-
Lean, MP, one of the represent-
atives of Canada to the United
Nations Assembly.
After a lively opening sing-
song, Mr. McLean was introduced
by John Stirling, and for half an
hour he held the undivided atten-
tion of the men. He introduced
his address with a description of
United Nations Headquarters and
the facilities for conducting com-
mittee meetings, as well as the
conducting of the whole assembly.
Mr. McLean stated that a great
deal of the discussion in the As-
sembly, resulted from the recom-
mendations brought in from the
various committees.
Russians Remote
In the assembly, his seat was
next to those occupied. by the
representatives from behind the
Iron Curtain block, i.e. Russia and
her satellites, and though that was
so, yet the delegates from those
countries kept themselves very
remote and had little conimuniea-
tion with those of the Western
World. This remoteness was car-
ried so far, that the Russians• were
whisked off to their own ,head-
quarters as soon as each session
was concluded,
The speaker stated that the task
of the Assembly was necessarily
slow and tedious, but that this
might be expected since the dif-
ferenees among the 60 nations
represented, were so great, in
governmi
ent, n ideals, in method
of approach and in elementary
economic 'needs, These several
differences caused the formation
of "blocks". within the Assembly,
which made general agreement
d'fficult to teach.
Different fangtit+ 'ea
Mr. McLean said that in front
of every seat was a nilultilele -diets
telephnnebywhich with the press.
sing of a button, a delegate cksuid
A. Il'. Mcl<.EAN, M.P.
receive a translation of any speech
in any one of five languages he
preferred.
He stated that although it
might be argued that the As-
sembly had not accomplished
every result desired, yet there had
been many difficult problems ad-
justed, and he cited several eit-
ampies of these with satisfaction.
The problem of Kashmir, as one
between India and Pakistan Was
Mentioned among the problems
which .had been greatly ameliorat-
ed. The Israel and Arab problem
also though not completely tat -
tied, had been improved,
and it
was hoped that with time as a
helpingfactor, other uestions
Wouldbebrought to a sueeessful
termination,
His general impression, Was a
hopeful one for the Assembly, and
h.
e belieVed that without it, the
world of Matin»s would find it lin*
possible to melte much progress
in coming to , that point where
the March meetingending in,
struetion from the Council con.
cerning installation of new later.,
als, were granted. Also granted
was a new request from George
Cunningham, for service to his
property on John Street, between
Queen and Shipley Streets,
Commissioner W. E. Perdue
wished to go on record as being
opposed to the granting of per-
mission in these cases, since he
believed that the principle of
supplying capital expenditures out
of sewerage rentals revenue was
wrong.
Mr, Perdue brought forward a
request from C. H. Epps for action
of the PUC concerning the erec-
tion of a pole near his business
property so •that he could get
telephone service. Upon checking
with Jabez Rands, it was discover-
ed that work had been progressing
towards the completion of the job
in that area, and Mr. Rands was
instructed to complete the work
as soon as possible,
Mayor Miller referred to the
policy of allowing town services
to those who built houses on the
edge but just outside of the town
limits, as one that encouraged
building outside of town. He sug-
gested that the answer to this
was, of course, annexation of the
properties thus served,
Commissioner W. E, Perdue
agreed with the mayor's sugges-
tion,nd made the stateei�.t,-that
that lm
ed to extending municipal
services to distances that would
prove quite expensive.
The Mayor brought in a Sewer-
age by-law which had been passed
by Council in 1950, authorizing
certain rates be changed, Although
the PUC office had several other
by-laws on hand concerning the
sewerage system, , they had no
knowledge of that particular by-
law, and requested that they be
provided with a copy.
Mayor Miller. The Clerk (of
the town) was in the office (PUC)
requesting certain figures. Is he
to get these figures? (This re-
quest of the Clerk was to fulfill
instructions from Council to pre-
pare schedule of rates for sewer-
age service charges.)
Chairman Hawkins: The clerk
was in the office and asked for
figures, and the navies of all those
persons whose water services were
not metered. Said he,wanted them
for an investigation. The office
suggested that any such request
should rest until after the PUC
meeting. There is no point in
getting the names of those ser-
vices not metered, since new
meters are being installed all the
time, and the list would not re-
main accurate for long.
Perdue: ;Don't know why he
want's the names, tut I do feel
tinat the best of co-operation be-
tween the office and the clerk
should be given.
Hawkins: Yes, without co-op-
eration we might as well not
function.
Cameron Proctor (present in
the office) was asked just what
Clerk Holland had requested, and
the letter of request was present-
ed to the commissioners. Although
the feeling of the Commission ap-
peared to be that there was no
need for the Clerk to have the
names of those who had unmeter-
ed services, they did request to
see them themselves, and after an
inspection and discussion of these
services it was felt that meters
were expensive to install and the
few services on which meters
would increase the charge, would
not add too much to the revenue
of the sewerage rentals.
0
REBEKAH LODGE
CONFERS DEGREES
;ON THREE MEMBERS
Huron Rebekah Lodge No. 306
held its regular meeting on April
20 with Noble Grand Marion..Tay-
lor in the chair. Degrees were
conferred on three candidates,
Mrs, Etta Hugill, Mrs. Phyllis
Tyndall and Mrs. Yvonne Hardy.
There were a large number of
guests present from the Exeter
lodge as well as some of the mem-
bers of the Goderich lodge. A few
remarks were made by the Noble
Grand of Goderich and by the in-
coming deputy president, Mrs. Kay
Cann, Exeter. Mrs. Noble Tweedie,
deputy president, was at the meet-
ing on her official visit and prais-
ed Mrs, Mary Nediger, captain of
the degree team for her work.
At the close of the meeting,
lunch was served under the con-
venership of Mrs. Florence Ship-
ley.
C.P. and T. Card Party
A card party was held on Fri-
day evening, April 24, under the
sponsorship of the C.P, and T.
committee, Twenty-five tables
were operated and approximately
$60 was realized.
Winners of the evening were:
lucky chair, Mrs. H. Jenkins;
"500", high men's, Orland John-
ston; low men's, George Beattie;
high ladies', Mrs. Milton Wiltse;
low ladies', Mrs. r. IC. Cornish;
Euchre, high men's, Wilfred
Freeman; low men's, Edwin Wise;
high ladies', Mrs. Harold Tyndall;
low ladies', Mrs. Enid Epps.
Church Service
A large number of the Oddfel-
lows and Rebekahs attended the
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
art Sunday.
they could forego jealousies, , and
live together in their spheres and
be of service to mankind.
Mr. McLean was thanked by
13r, James Fraser iri behalf of
those present,
Following the address, Ed Gib -
sen madea goodimpression
by
re-
citing „Young Lochinva" and
"John
Gilpin as an encore.
Expressions of thanks to St.
Andrew's Club were given by to.
resentatives of the Ontarie Street
Mens Club and that of Wesley -
Willis Men,
A social half hour, with refresh -
Merits served by St, Andrew's then
brought a pleasant and profitable
evening to a close.