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Clinton News-Record, 1953-07-16, Page 1tionle of RCAF Station THE NEW ERA -.-88th YEAR No. 20—The Home Paper With the News girt C011111111,== NEXT WEDNESDAY, AND THE Ponies will be trotting as fast as they can at .Clinton Community Park . The .Clinton Turf Club is going,a)1 OUt for an excellent programi , ncluding. some of the best forse4lesh in the country . • • Provided they have a goo daY • i an el weather n these parts, cer- tainly cannot always be depended upon . „ there ,are rumours of another race day later in the eason * * * THE LIONS CLUB BANNER IS floatingmerrily in the breeze at the main intersection . pro- claiming the veining Huron County Trade Fair on .AtigUst 6, 7, 8. This should be an excellent chance for the promotion of Clinton by Clintonians • • * * wovg NEVER AT ANY TIME' seen more house -building going on all ,over town . . . A group of Clintonians together the other evening started ticking off houses in process of building ,. . They got 40 15 in a matter of five min- utes, without even trying . . • JJJL K 5. PATTERSON AND P/0 D. R. Stewart, with the RCAF Mobile Recruiting Unit which was parked for some time on Albert Street yesterday after- noon t . . will be back in Clinton again in about three weeks time They are prepared to give tests based mainly on education, and . qualifications necessary for various branches of the RCAF ... Chamber of Commerce Executive Holds Meeting • A directors' meeting of Clinton and District Chamber of Com - „tierce was held on Tuesday even- ing in the council chamber of the town hall. The president, M. Me - Adam was in charge of the meet- ing, at which four other directors attended. Several of the committee chair- men chose the members of their committees, but since some of the :men were absent on vacation, the listings were not complete. Mem- bership now stands at a total of 82. ...11•101•141•00.14•••••40.0.1101.1.•••10111011.11*01.0.1100.1111•0•••,* 2426 Copes A Week THE NEWS -RECORD -72nd YEAR CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY,. JULY 16, 1953 'Ira Rapson Playing in Fife Competition %.0 AA. ARM The boom of drums filled the air at the Square in Goderich last Saturday for most of the afte' rnoon when about 30 Orange Lodges paraded behind "King Billy” on his white horse to cele- brate the'glorious twelfth". Pictured here are Ira Rapson, Londesboro, with' his fife, who won top prize for the best fifer in the competitions following the parade. Emerson Hesk is holding the big drum while Mr, Rap - son's daughter, Joanne is "beating .it out" with the drumsticks. Beth Clinton Loyal Orange Lodge No. 710 (with aver 100 members in the pat'ade) and the Loyal Orange Benevolent. Association, Clinton, were awarded prizes for the largest number of mem- bers in the parade. limon Town Council Clinton Town Council met Monday evening in the council chamber of the town hall, with all councillors, except S. Schoen- hals present and Mayor W. J. Miller in the chair, Kin Carnival and Wastebaskets The Kinsmen Club of Clinton was granted permission to block off the section of Albert Street between Rattenbury and Huron Streets for the purpose of holding a carnival on Labour Day, Sept- ember 7, subject td approval of the Department of Highways. Reeve Nediger suggested the- old Public School grounds as a good place to hold a carnival. Acceptance also Small Crowd At Federation Picnic Hears 3. A. Carroll Talk on Markets • Though' attendance was scanty at the llth annual Huron Federa- tion of Agriculture picnic, those few who had their hay in, or let it lie for the day, enjoyed a full ptogram of sports and contests, and heard an address by's'd..A. Car- roll, assistant deputy Minister of Agriculture. Total day attendance at the an- nual Huron event, which in some years has drawn crowds of 6,000 or more, was less than 2,000 last Friday at the Seaforth Agricul- tural Park. •The Federation lost .money on its afternoon field day program, but had a good attend- ance for the dance and fiddlers' contest held in the Seaforth Com- munity Centre building in the evening. Benefits and Problems The rapid industrialization of the Ontario economy is bringing both benefits and problems to On- tario farmers, said Mr, Carroll, who was the principal speaker of the afternoon, Farmers now ac- count for only 14 per cent of On- tario's population, he said, and the time appears not far distant when farm people will be only ten per cent of Ontario's population. "This industrialization is bring- ing markets—and we need them,— ebut it is also intensifying the com- petition for farm labor," said Mr, Carroll, British Conditions The problem of farm labor shortage, which is becoming more evident in Ontario, is also to be found in Great Britain. The other conspicuous difference between of observing movements of air - farm problems in Ontario and in craft, and reporting their move - Britain, he added, is that the ments swiftly th a central point. British farmer knows he has a Ti ape need for this organization is easily realized when thought is given to the speed that an enemy of Canada could have planes in position to bomb essential Indust - rids and armed centres. The need is being rnet to a cer- tain degree through seven RCAF Ground. Observer Corps Filter Units which are officially in op- eration on a 24-hour basis across Canada. Over 2,000 observation posts, manned by over 13,000 eivil- Ian volunteers, regularly make their reports to the filter units, Here at Clinton, the regional supervisor is J. R. Cooper, R.R. 4, Kerslake, Hensall, "on the great, work they are doing in this county. They bring the farmers' problems to the attention of the higher heads of government, which in the long run is going to help the, farmer.," 4 _• Mr. McKercher was chairman of the general committee in charge of field day arrangements, 'with Mr. Shortreed as vice-chairman, and Gordon Greig, Bluevale, as secretary. Sub -committee chair- men included: Charles Coates, Belgrave, sports; Gordon McGav- in, Walton, attractions; Russell Bolton, Dublin, groUnds; Gordon Scott, Seaforth; and Gordon Rich- ardson, Brucefield, patking and gates; Gordon Papple, Seaforth, dance: Bert Irwin, Clinton, square dance and fiddlers' contest; Mr. McKercher, reception; Mr. Greig, publicity and finance. M. L. "Tory" Gregg, Wingham, was master of ceremonies at the loudspeaker microphone for the af- ternoon program. A booth on the grounds was operated by the Sea - forth Women's Institute. Huron defeated Perth, 16-6, in a girls' softball game that was one of the featured events of the day. was given to the proposal of the Kinsmen who wishes to give the town six wastepaper containers, with the words "Keep Clinton Clean' and the Kinsmen crest on the side, with the stipulation that the town take over the responsibil- ity of emptying them. Appeal from Assessment An appeal from Joe Corey from assessment on the new. Community Sales Barn on the Bayfield Road was heard. Deputy Reeve Crich advised that the matter would have to be taken up in the Court of Revision. Erection. of *Banner • Clinton Lions ClOb requested permission to erect .a banner at the main intersection, to advertise the Huron County Trade Fair planned for August 6, 7, 8. Per- mission was granted, provided it was high enough, and met with approval of the Department of Highways. •Employees' Pension Scheme H. E. Hartley, representative of Canada Life Assurance Company, presented a plan for pension and health and accident insurance to cover the town's employees. Coun- cillor M. J. Agnew, under whose committee (finance) this matter falls, requested time to consider, and 'contact each employee per- sonally, and get a written request for such plan from each before go- ing ahead to change the establish- ed scheme. Clerk Holland, speak- ing as one of the town employees reminded council that he already had presented a petition from five of the employees, requesting such a change. By-laws Third reading was given of by- law 20-1953 to amend the traffic by-law 15-1952, which makes Ship- ley Street from Huron St. to John St., and John Street from Shipley St. to Albert St. through streets. Third reading was given to by- law 21-1953 to amend traffic % by - Need for Ground Observer Corps Here; J. R. Cooper, Regional Supervisor There is a growing need in this this area. He tells us that posts modern age for a country -wide are . needed in Clinton, Hensall, organization trained in the skills Zurich, Dashwood and i3ayfield. There are no special qualifications for a person to become a chief observer and organize such a need- ed post. Easy access to a tele- phone is needed, and the chief ob- server must enroll 12 to 15 ob- servers, who would collect data on the movement of aircraft in the area, This information is relayed by telephone direct to the filter centre at London. There is not a great deal of work connected with this job of belonging to the‘GObC, but cer- tainly it is work that must be done if we are to be. ready for adequate defense in case of a sur- prise enemy movement, Anyone who is interested (there is no limit to age of volunteers), may cern- muhicate with a, R. Cooper, reg- ional supervisor, 00bC, R. R, 4, Clinton, or phone him at Clinton 633r42, home market for everything he ean produce, while Canada norm- ally has agricultural surpluses, which, to be sold, must find mar- kets abroad. Dr. E. A. McMaster, mayor of Seaforth, extended a civil welcome to the Federation officers and to those attending ,the field day. R. S. McKercher, president of the Huron Federation of Agriculture, said that the Federation workers particularly appreciated the sup- port of those farmers who had let their haying problems stand un- solved for a day, to attend the field day. Clinton (phone Clinton 633r42). "I should like to comphinent the Mr. Cooper has the job of picking Pederation," said Warden A. W, chief observers to set up posts in Department of Lands and Forests Announces Open Deer Season Here The Ontario Department of Lands and Forests have adnounced an open sason for deer from No- vember 4-7 inclusive inthe follow- ing counties: Waterloo, Oxford, Perth, Huron, Bruce and Grey. This hunt will not eliminate the deer but will thin them down and the result will be fewer car acci- dents, less dainage to agricultural crept and forest reproduction. It also will reduce the number of deer Which are shot illegally. Shot- guns only are to be used in each of these counties, except Grey and Pruee whete rifles are permitted. The Weather 1953 1952 High tow High Low Zittly 9- 70 50 70 56 10 74 46 80 44 VI 79 52 86 58 12 82 63 88- 70 13 82 59 93 67 14 84 58 85 65 15 84 59 80 66 VAIre .67 in.; kaki ,.13 Jet, Bows and .arrows may he' used to hunt deer in all six comities. There has been some criticism concerning setting the open seasoh early in November rather than later in the month as some live- stock will still be out. The reason the department set the early date was that it coincides with the opening date in Northern Ontario. ThiS Macula that hunters who go north will be unable to participate in the deer hunt in Southern On- terie. If a later date were set, all hunters who had been unsuccess- ful in Northern Ontario could hunt in Southern Ontario since the license is valid all. over the Prove ince. There has been no livestock shot in other open seasons in Southern Ontario, but there are numerous instances 'Where stock has been accidentally shot by hunters -Mk. Mg deer illegally by jack -lighting. It follows that there will be lett jack -lighting and illegal fatting if the herd of deer is reduced by legal open SeaSein • 0 Cliiiton. Conservatives Appoint New Exechtive Members of the Progressive Conservative party in Clinton met on Tuesday night he the tomtnit- tee rooms above the Bank of IVIontreal, to appoint their 1953 executive: president, Douglas Freeman; first vice-president, C. W. Draper; second vice-president, J. J. Zapfc; secretary, Thomas Steepe; treasurer, S. A. Sutter, The committee rooms kill be open from now until the election on August 10. COMING EVENTS 4e a *brit, minimum 75e July ti—Garden Tea at the Pink Summer Home of Mrs. HarrytA. Dauer, 3 to 5. Auspiees; Church of the English Martyrs, Elayfield, Tickets 50e. Door prizes and numerous draws. Tea indoor if weather ineleinent. 28-b Heat the heat and enjoy a treat. dancing at the Cryttal Palace BallroOtre Mitchell, every Friday to the mutt of elsee Petrie and his Night Hawks". 26 to 304) In Action LINTON LIONS $1,900 BINGO At ARENA TONIGHT Tonight at nine o'clock, Clinton Lions Club are holding their big- gest bingo of the season, with $1,900 in prizes. The main prize, of course, is the $1,000 special. An- other feature of this bingo will be a door prize. donated by Sutter - Perdue hardware. You will receive a free draw ticket at the door tonight on this special prize. law 11-1950, toqimit the parking on main streets, of Clinton during the night to apply during the months of September to July in- clusive, only. Plumbing Inspector First reading was given to a by-law which would designate the Huron Public Health Unit, Clin- ton, as the body to oversee collec- tion of fees far plumbing inspec- tion by a county inspector, at the rate of „$2 to inspect drains or sewers; $3 for inspecting plumbing installatipns in an ordinary resi- dence; and a fee figured pro rata on the number. of fixtures instal- led in an ordinary residence, in the case of a commercial instal- lation. These fees to become a part of the revenue of the Health Unit. This is a standard by-law sent out by the County. Accept- ance of it will eliminate necessity for the town to appoint' its own plumbing inspector, which was felt by some to be impractical. Reeve Nediger reported that the idea of a county plumbing inspector sys- tem did not meet with unanimous approval. at County Council, be- cause the reeves felt in some cases there would be too long a wait before the inspector could get a- round to all installations when re- quested. By-law 22-1953 was passed to repeal the section of the sewerage by-law 17-1953, which states: "each owner or tenant shall pay only the sewerage rate and shall not pay the sewerage service rate where there is no main available for him to connect tO, but upon laying of such a main he will be liable for both rates." Employees' Contract A sample contract was present- ed to council for approval, as a suitable contract for town em- ployees. Discussion of the set clothing allowance per year for the police force brought forth suggestion of a $100 per year clothing allowance, with a $50 hold back. These are both design - 6c a copy $2.50 a Yeas Id School Offered to Town .for'si. Bayfield Summer 4esidents Report Flying Saucers (By our Bayfield correspondent) The Flying ,§aucers (products of this, earth or another planet) are with us again! Mr, and WM Gorden Cunirighame,Clinton, were enjoying a quiet picnic lunch on Heard's sideroacl, south' of the village on July 3, when Mrs. Cuningharee saw a very bright Sight in the sky which she at first took to be the sun's rays reflected from the tip of wing of an airoplane. But then she noticed that it was disc-like in shape and she could neither see nor hear an airoplane, al- though its altitude did not seem high. She drew her husband's at- tention to it but it vanished quickly and he rather ridiculed the idea that she, had seen a flying saucer. But in ten min- utes he pointed one out to her. It seemed to be about 600 feet to the southwest of the one Mrs. Cuninghame had spotted. They both watched it for a minute before it, too, vanished into thin air, Mrs. Cuninghanie describes the mysterious object as being about the size of a teaplate, ball -like, with, perhaps, a flat top, and exceedingly bright sil- ver in colour. Clarence D. Bouck Dies in, Toronto Well known and greatly respect- ed Clarence D. Boucle?, who for nine years was principal of Clinton Model School, passed away in the Private Patients' Pavilion, Toron- to General Hospital, on Friday, July 10. Funeral service was held at the Danforth Chapel of McDou- gall & Brown Ltd., 1491 Danforth Ave., (near Coxwell), Toronto, on Monday afternoon, and interment was made in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Born at Muck's Hill in Dundas County, a. village named after his ancestors, Mr. Bouck had been a teacher in Ontario schools for 52 years. Between 1912 and 1921, he was in charge of the then Clin- ton Model School, which incorp- orated instruction to public school pupils with classes every year to student teachers. While he was in Clinton, Mr. Bouck was active in the work of St. Paul's Anglican Church, and those who knew him remember that he was instrumental in form- ing the first Boy Scout Troop in Clinton. He was also a member of the Masonic Order. Upon moving to Toronto from Clinton, he was on the staff of the Toronto Normal school for 19 years, and fpr some time was dir- ector of the correspondence cour- ses for the Ontario department of education. He retired in 1943. Surviving are three daughters, (Ione), Mrs. R. A. Forrester, Or- ono; (Eva), Mrs. Russell Maluske and Miss Ethel, both of Toronto. His wife, the former Ella May Rooks, predeceased him COUNCILLORS E REGARDING USE At the regular meeting of Clinton TownCouncil on Mon- daY evening, a conummication was received from the Public School Board, offering the old public school and grounds to the town for the sum of one dollar, providing that the school is not Lased for educational purposes, Coun, C. W. Draper: What if the CDCI should need extra rooms for a certain period of time? or the public school itself should need more accommoda- tion? Clerk Holland expressed belief that the clause had been put in- to the terms of sale, so the school board would have first- say in the renting of the building, if they should need it again. Deputy Reeve Crich: The sehool board is appointed to look after the affairs of the school. Feel they have done the right thing to offer to hand it over to the town, for it is town property. Coun. D. M; Pegg: Do I undere stand this correctly? Is the right to use rooms for educational pur- pose withheld? Mayor W, J. Miller; This sho- ilk' be reterned to the school board for clarification. Clerk Holland: We would speed up procedure if we could accept this now, and could bring the deed before the next council meeting for signature. Unless this questioned clause is includ- ed in the wording of the deed, it wouldn't be binding anyway. Deputy Reeve Crich: Suggest we turn this back to the board for clarification. Coun. Knights: I move we accept the offer, subject to clar- ification of that one clause. Coun. Pegg seconded the motion. Use of Playground Communication from Mrs. H. Managhan, for the Clinton Wo- men's Institute, requested that the town retain the Public School grounds as a playground for the children. Coun. Agnew: If the play- ground be retained as such, und- er whose supervision would. it be used? Deputy Reeve Crich: They have a playground at the new XPRESS ()PINIONS OF PROPERTY Public School. What more do the,y need? Reeve Nediger suggested that the letter be tabled until the town should come in possession ef the property, at which time they could decide what action to take, A request was received from Clerk Holland for opportunity to purchase the low lot across William Street from the school, when it was within the power of the town to sell, May Cost $%000 More A letter was received. from Inspector of Public Schools, G. G. Gardiner, dated June 19, ad- vising council that final approval of the amount of $37,000 for leg- islative grant purposes was given for the proposed addition of two rooms at the new public schoel. Among conditions of this ap- preval was that no commitments are made until the necessary funds. • are available. Coun. Pegg, requested explan- ation of the 'figure $37,000 since the amount of money requested. by the school, board previously had been only $35,000, Clerk Holland replied that the amount of $35,000 had included costs of building the addition., and architects fees only. "In this letter, the inspector is suggest- ing that the board may need $2,000 more." Reeve Nediger: In other word the school will. cost $2,000 more? Coun. Agnew: We passed a debenture by-law for $35,000. Will they get all of that? Clerk Holland: No. $34,600 and some odd dollars, Coun, Pegg. I understand they will get the $35,000 less the cost of underwriting the debenture. Coun. Draper: This request is from the Department of Educ- ation, not from the local board. Coun, Agnew: It seems rather strange; We hire Gardiner and pay him. Then he tells us what we can do. I'd like a little clar- ification of his duties. Reeve Nediger: He represents the Department of Education. Coun. Agnew: It's just like us buying this place over here, and. then having the PUC tell us we don't own it. Hullett Township Councillor Wins Fifer Prize at "Twelfth" in Coder; ch Clinton LOL No. 710, marching more than 100 strong, boasted more members than any other lodge taking part in the Orange Walk at Goderich last Saturday afternoon. The Ladies' Orange Benevolent Society, also of Clinton had more members than any other participating LOBA. King William's men paraded more than 1,000 strong, to pro- claim for the 263rd time their victory at the Battle of Boyne. It was the first time since 1932 that the "glorious twelfth" had begs celebrated in Goderich. The swords, lances and bucklers, inspired by the blood -stirring rhythm of the fifes and drums Huron Crop Improvement Association To Hold Twilight Meeting Next Week The annual twilight meeting of clovers. the Huron County Soil and Crop The main speaker of the even- ing, Professor D. R. Campbell, Improvement Association, will be head* of the Economics Depart - held on the farm of George Merk- ment, OAC, Guelph, will speak ley,* Belmore, next Wednesday concerning the "Present Economic evening, July 22. Mr. Merkley's Situation". His views on this sub - farm is located two and one half ject are achieved through his miles north of Wroxeter on the farming background, and his var- Wroxeter, Belmore road,c. ied scholastic training. Following an examination of Lunch will be provided by the rod -row oat and barley variety association, and all'Huron County test plots, under the direction of farmers and their wives are cord - Professor James Laughland, long ially invited to attend the meet - term pasture plots will be inspect- ing. President of the association ed, and C. H. Kingsbury, fieldman, is Russell Bolton; project commit - Crops, Seeds and Weeds Branch, tee chairman, Alvin Proctor and Ontario Department of Agricul- G, W. Montgomery, agricultural ed to encourage members of the ture, Guelph, will discuss relative representative for Huron County, (Continued on Page.Ten) [merits of different grasses and is secretary -treasurer. English Junior Farmers Entertained in Huron Harold taker, Clinton, assistant agricultural repreSentative for, Iluron County (centre), enter- tains two visitors from the 'United Kingdom, when they paid a call at the ()Mee of the agricultural repretentative /est Thurtday morning, Miss Gladys Prichard, Caerpniny, South Wales, and John Pickthall, Westmorland County, in the north of trigland, are half of a group of four young future farmers wile are making a tour of farms fh Canada and the United State. Ptett. Mitten, the agricultural representative for Huron County, a W. Montgomery, accomp- anied the two young people by motor to Chatham, from Where, diet' a visit 1,, Tent County, they will proceed to spend sane time on farms in the United States before returning to their homes. were marched defiantly around the Town Square while 8,000 spec- tators cheered and clapped. The Square couldn't hold the parade in one column three a- breast, "King Billy," played by Huron County marshall, Ken Bettles, Winthrop, had to circle Court House Park twice to get all his followers in, They came around the second time six -abreast — loyal Orange- men from Bayfield, Newbridge, Mitchell, Seaforth, Greenway, Var- na, Bluevale and many more. Thirty-five groups took part in the parade from Agricultural Park to. Court House Park at the hub of the town, Warn of Dangers When the parade was over, the speakers mounted the platform with the wide banner of "No Sur- render" and warned of dangers to their political, national and relig- ious ways of life. Under the shade of Court House Park trees the fifers, drummers and bands played in competitions. Ira Rapson, Londesboro, was proclaimed champion fifer. Wood- ham Band was the top fife and drum band on the grounds. Top woman drummer was Miss Gladys Collins, Seaforth. Hear N. Huron MP L. E. Cardiff, MP for North Huron, spoke briefly to the gath- ering after the parade along with Rev. A. G. Eagle, Clinton; Rev. G. W. Medley,. Toronto; John Moore, Toronto, past grand mast- er of Ontario West; Anson Cole- man, South Huron County Master, and Earl Cooper, master of Gode- rich Lodge, i3ands, lodges and benevolent as- sociations that marched in that order in the parade included: God- erieh Girls' Trumpet Band, Clinton Bannockburn Pipe Band; Londes- boro, Auburn, Blyth, Brussels Le- gion Band, Brussels, Belgrave, Bayfield, Varna, Fordwlch, Huron Lodge and Murphy Lodge of Clin- ton, Settforth, Lucknow Pipe Band, and Goderich Lodge. Fire Destroys Hullett, Township ram Barn Fire completely destroyed the large frame barn on the farm of Jack Snell, Jr., two and a half miles west of Londesboro, when it was struck by lightening around five o'clock on Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Shell was away at the time helping with hay on the farm of Verne McCabe. The fire was noticed by Mrs. Snell who called the neighbours and the Blyth fire department. Eleven young calves and some pigs arid approximately 40 tons of hay and a Imbiber of hens Were destroyed by the blaze. The barn was partially covered by insur- ance, PLORIODA GUESTS JON A ItIVISTRONOS FOB ILBITNIOrkt Mr, and Mrs, 3. H. Butterfield, Umatilla, Florida; Miss Gertrude Butterfield And Miss Sis Sohn. ttone, Bay City, Mich., were re. cent guests of Mr. and IVfrt. D. A. Xay, rulton St. A happy "get-together" of the Armstrong families Wag held on Sunday in JoWett's Grove, ray-' field, when • 100. relatives and friends esserebIed in their honor to enjoy a toclal time tegetheiv. A delicious luta Was served by the /tidies, after which several speech- es were Made, Mrs. 3, It iluttetfield Was VW- inerly MISS tvk Arnittrong, eausiri of Mtt, Misr,