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Clinton News-Record, 1953-07-30, Page 1lionw of RCAF Station THE NEW ERA -88th YEAR 2,126 Copies' A Week THE NEWS -RECORD_ -72nd YEAR Ho. 30—•.The Home paper With the News e,fty t (otunm, .JUST TEN DAYS UNTIL. ELEC- tion day and Huron's two candid- ates must be having a busy time of it . , . When we dropped into Bartliff's restaurant at noon Tues- day, we had hardly read through the menu when Mr. L. E, Cardiff, the PC candidate, took a seat at the next table . , We passed the time of day with him and started to work on. lunch .. , A few minutes later we looked Across the room to see the Liberal candidate, Mr. A. Y, McLean . , , ,ia1so involved in the business of eating ,.. Both men were finish- ed long before we were and had gone forth into the "hustings". * * * OUR BAYFXELD REPORTER bas this to offer: "In conversation, recently, with Harry King ... He left today driving his own ear, for his home in Venice, California, after• having been with his brother, George King, for over two months He told us of incidents in his childhood• . One of these re- veals 'the stuff" of which he is made . , . and is, perhaps, why at 84 years of age he is more active and alert than many men ten years younger . * * * "HARRY AND HIS SISTER Nell (the late Mrs. James Calderwood, who was two years older than he) sort of stuck together in the family".. , One pf their adventures occurred when he was about eight years of age .. , There was an old hollow hemlock log, lying on the side of the road down past Blair's, wherein bees had located . , , Nell decided that they might as well' have some honey .. , so on one of their rambles she took a pail along , . . * * * SHE STATIONED HARRY AT one end of the log ... instructing him that he was to stand there and let the first swarm sting him when she poked a long pole in at the other end ,and that then she'd stand and let the second swarm sting her when he poked at then, ... and then they'd get the honey .. , Obediently Harry stood there and took the stings from the angry bees, but they were hurting So Nell abandoned the pole . , , hauled him over to a mud puddle in the road and plastered him from bead to foot with mud which she said would take out' the sting .. . (We forgot to ask him what his mother said when she had to clean him up) . Having done her best to alleviate his suffering, though unsuccessfully . Nell- decided that they would leave the honey to the bees and abandoned the project . . . Thus she escaped without a sting . . ." * * * SIX TRIM WASTE CONTAIN- ers now are waiting for Clinton'e,. waste . . . We're not expecting a miracle of cleanliness on the part of all citizenry ... but it will be fun to use the cans • . One can stands hi a place of honour direct- ly in front of the flag at Library Park ... Will it be left there on state occasions . . . Or will it be bustled off in ignominy before a special ceremony Certainly while it is there in its spanking new paint . . it makes the old peeling, grey -streaked flag -pole look its worst . . : Until yesterday we had not noticed the drab pole at all, hari . . Or course some- one did mention that no flag flew on the day Korean truce was sign- ed . Is that an omen of the worth of the truce . . . or mere forgetfulness . , . * * * A GOOD DAY FINALLY FOR A planned day at Clinton Community Park . . , threat of rain never really arrived until after supper and the races went off very well Somewhere in the neighbour- hood of 1,500 people attended .. . Not one of those with which we spoke placed any bets . , . but some folk probably did .. . NOW WITH A SUCCESSFUL race day behind us ,Clinton can look ahead again to the Clin- ton Lions Huron County Trade Fair at the end of next week . , . The Lions have nut a good deal of work behind this project, with co- operation received from many oth- ers in the town ... It should prove one of the biggest days of the year . , , * * * THE CLINTON FLOWER SHOW is scheduled for August 15 ... in the afternoon at the council cham- bers .. Keep the date in mind . Past years' exhibits promise a "good show" this year . , * * * WE BORROW A BIT OF AD - vice from the Arnprior Chronicle and its editor, R. S. Atkey , . . "'Perhaps it will cost more than $'7,000,000 to run, the Federal Election on August 10 .Of this, $5,500,000 will come out of the public treasury, and the polit- ical parties and their supporters will spend $1,500,000 or more .. Remember, don't fail to vote on Election Day; it is not only your privilege, but also your duty . . Only teri days left! .. , 0 lr� and Mrs, 1. Millar Feted at Londhsboro A reception was held. ih Londes- bore Community Hall last night for Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Millar who were married recently. The early part of the evening was spent in playing progressive euchre. Following lunch t h e young couple was called to the platform where' Glen Carter read an address and Gordon McGregor presented them with a purse of money. The rest of the evening was spent in dancing, The Weather 1953 1952 High Low High Low .7aaly 23 74 59 83 69 24 64 54 76 60 25 7G 44 80 48 26 88 64 80 65 27 78 62 85 57 28 79 50 83 61- 29 81 66 69 55 Pain: .23 ins, Rain, .90 ins. LINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY 80, 1953 Mayor Makes First Contribution Towards "Cleaner Clinton" c a copy y $ ,5O a 'Year KEEP CLINTON CLEAN€ KEEP CLINTON .2iM,A. `v:, Cardiff and N�inated i Electors in the new riding of Huron will have to choose between two candidates on Monday, August 10. Both Liberal and Progressive Conservative parties put up can- didates on Monday afternoon at the official nominations held• in Hensall town hall. Returning officer, J. K. Hunter, Goderich, was in attendance be- tween 1 and 3 p.in. (EDT) and received the nominations each with more than the minimum of ten names required by law, The candidates are Lewis Elston Cardiff, Morris Township, farmer, Progressive Conservative, Member of Parliament for 13 years for North Huron and Andrew Young McLean, Seaforth, publisher, Lib- eral, Member of Parliament for four years for Huron -Perth. Some 52 persons were in the hall when the public debate began shortly after three o'clock. Frank Fingland, Q.C.; Clinton;, president of the - Huron Liberal Association, was voted to the chair. 13y ar- rangement between the candidates 20 minutes time was allowed each• and seven minutes reply by Mr. McLean. A. Y. 1%fcLean Mr. McLean reviewed several of the happenings of the past four years, during which time the Lib- eral government had been in pow- er. He said that Canadian economy had been maintained at a pecul- iarly buoyant level, and the stand- ard of living now was the highest in Canada's history. The benefits of this high standard flow equally to the citizens in all ranks of life, said Mr. McLean. National pro- duction has increased four times since the election in 1939, and largely . as a result of the policies of the Liberal government. Since World War II years, the national debt has been reduced two billion dollars, said Mr. Mc- Lean, Of course, it has been said that surpluses should be returned to the people, he went on, but this already has been done, to the ex- tent of $275 million every year, As the national debt is reduced, Mr. McLean explained, the interest also is reduced, and national debt reductions will benefit our children as the years go along. The Canadian tax structure, Mr. 1VIcLean indicated, is such that at the personal level taxes are lower than in any country in the world. Entrance into the Korean War by Canada, caused raising of taxes at alI levels, but they have been re- duced to the level of 1949 (before Korea). There have been sugges- tions made, the speaker said, that surpluses exist, and it also has been said that the government de- liberately budgeted for a surplus. This is not so, the Liberal can- didate stated, He went on to say that it was the increased business with, other nations which brought more wealth into the country and produced the surpluses, which in turn were used to reduce the na- tional debt. We have heard, Mr. McLean continued, millions of words con- cerning the markets that Canada is renuted to have lost. Although the dollar value to some countries has been reduced, the speaker ad- mitted, more products than ever before were shipped last year from Canada to other countries. Of the $1,213,595,000 worth of agriculture al exports alone, 25 per cent 'event to the 'United States. 25 per tent to the United Kingdom, and the remaining 50 per cent was shipped to over 100 foreign couritriies, ex- plained Mr, McLean. The apposition, he went on, de.. { dicateviands a firmer policy, which in- ( San attitude oft We vane more trricic with other Countries or else." This is a reminder of the Bennett policy in 1930, and the results of this policy put into ef- fects now, would have no better effect than it had then, predicted Mr. McLean. • -The positive trade benefits from the Liberal policy shows the trust which bas grown up between Can- ada and other countries; the Brit- ish market is not lost, went on the speaker, it is still there. How- ever, the British are not prepared to pay as• much for the farm pro- duce we can supply as the Can- adian farmer wants to get, Mr. McLean stated, and he quoted 14 cents dockside price in Britain for Canadian bacon, compared with 42 cents dockside price .for it where it is being sold. The British mar- ket, the speaker stated, is there when the British find it economic- ally possible to buy Canadian products. Mr. McLean reminded his listen- ers of the benefits to the people at home, which the Liberal gov- ernment had provided. Be stated that over two million dollars a year was coming into Huron County in payment of old age se- curity and family allowance pay- ments. These social security plans have proved a stability to econ- omy, and along with the Agricul- tural Prices Support Act. show the farmer that he need not fear de- pression. Mr. McLean also quoted figures on the amount of money given by the federal government to county hospitals, including 'some $47,000 lately to the new South Huron Public Hospital in Exeter. In the UN and in the North Atlantic Treaty organizations, Canada has taken its ' part well toward furthering •world peace, went on Mr. McLean. He stated that Lester B. Pearson, minister of foreign affairs, had been the spearhead of Canada's attitude to- ward world affairs. "Canada must continue its pre- paredness program," said Mr. Mc- Lean, "and we feel it only fair to tell Canadians just what this pro- gram will cost." In conclusion, Mr. McLean men- tioned benefits recently received by municipalities as a result of legislature, and mentioned the road program Whereby a road had been assisted in the Centralia area, and it was slated that a road in the Clinton area soon would be started. Mr. McLean compared the reality of the works done by the St. Laurent government with the promises of the Progressive Conservatives, and stated that he believed the people of Canada will want the Liberal government to carry on with its present policies in the governing of• Canada. L. Elston Cardiff Mr. Cardiff commented on his pleasure a o p s i tb ingablef r the first time to speak in Hensel' hall, and mentioned the fact that when he spoke in Wingham at the last elec- tions, the audience numbered only 25 persons. He said he agreed with almost everything Mr. McLean had said, but did not agree entirely that taxes could not be lowered. Why, even Mr. Gardiner has stated, said Mr. Cardiff, that taxes I could be lowered $900 millions without anyone suffering. There is not a shadow of a doubt, weht on Mr. Cardiff, that in the last year money has teen wasted. We can't expect anything else from a gov- ernment that haas been err power for 18 years. In that tithe they accumulate a Iot of heelers. The PC candidate stated that the only persons anionr; the many he had met in the last six weeks, +''ho wrrc not in favour of a change in government, Were those (Continued on page four) MAYOR 'W. J. MILLER places the first crumpled paper in one of Clinton's new waste containers while Kin and councillors look on in approval. This demonstration of how citizens may "Keep Clinton Clean", came at the end of a short ceremony in front of the Town Clerk's office on Tuesday evening. GEORGE RTJMBALL (left) president of the Kinsmen Club of Clinton, spoke for all members of the Club, as he presented six trim green waste cans to the Town of Clinton. Here he points to the slogan which is painted on the front of each of the containers. Others in the picture are, (left to right), H. J. BleEwan; Gordon Herman, Percy Brown, (all. Kinsmen); Burton Stanley (councillor); and Reeve J. W. Nediger. met 'k if ��3, ii res1 , „ n est 'With iJl . • `lir e is tr,.ste Ca 3 George Rumball, president of the Kinsmen Club of Clinton, in a short ceremony in front of the town hall on Tuesday evening, made presentation to Mayor W. J. Miller, for the town, six new waste containers. In making the presentation, Mr. Rumball made clear the fact that the placement of the containers was at the discretion of the town officials. He explained that each year the Kinsmen planned to do something for the town. In 1952. they had presented the Clinton Public Hospital with a fracture frame, and this year their project had been the waste containers for the town streets. Mayor Miller accepted the con- tainers and expressed the apprec- iation of them. He wished the Kinsmen all sorts of success in their frolic on Labour Day, and expressed hope that they would make some profit in that venture. The mayor also expressed interest in the work of the Kins nen at their park just south of town. Reeve Nediger also thanked the Kin president for the fine contain- ers, stating that it was something he had wanted to see done for the town for some time. "Certainly they will be a great asset to the town if people are educated to use them." These cans are quite large, painted a dark green, and have the words, "Keep Clinton Clean," in white on the front. It is in- tended that the crest of the Kins- men Club will be placed on each side of each. can. Among those present at the pre- sentation ceremony were H. J. Mc - Ewan, Gordon Herman and Percy Brown, all Kinsmen; Kinsman and Councillor Burton Stanley, Reeve J. W. Nediger and Deputy Reeve Melvin Crich. Mr. Rumball stated that it was the intention of the club at some time in the future to provide more containers, as the six were hardly sufficient to handle the need. The mayor inquired concerning the sale of tickets on the car, draw for which is to be made at the Labour Day Frolic. He was informed by the Kin president that sales were going very well, and that by September 7, they expected to have made something on that project. Park Project Mr. Rumball also reported that work was going forward on the park project, and though it was not officially opened yet, several picnics had been held there, and it was open to the public for such purpose. 1-H Club Leaders Plan Bus Tour for Members According to H. R. Baker, assistant agricultural represent- ative for Huron County, an ed- ucational bus tour is being plan- ned for all members of 4-H Clubs in the county. A. tentative program outlines the day from early morning when the bus will leave, through a tour of the Steel. Company of Canada Plant in Hamilton dur- ing the morning, a noon -hour boat cruise arbund the industrial harbour in Hamilton and lunch on the Lady Hamiltonian, to a tour of the twine mill and plant bf the International Harvester Company of Canada in the after- noon, then supper in Hamilton and the trip home. A meeting of club leaders to- morrow evening will finalize plans for the tour. Charles Ceti - Hes, 13elgrave, is president of the Huron County Club Leaders Association. COMING EVENTS 4c a word, minimum 75c Fri.,. Aug. 1.—Reception for Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Parke, in 13ay- field Pavilion, Everyone welcome. 29-b Three ibiys, Aug. 6, '7, 8--Huron� County Trade Fair, in Clinton Lions Arena. :Entertainment, dis- plays. Pun for everyone. 29-x Sat., Atig. 15 --Flower. Show, in Council Chamber at 2,30 p.m. Auspices of Clinton Horticultural Society. 30.32.0 Beat the heat and enjoy a treat. dancing attheCrystal Palace Reitman, Mitchell, every Prickly night to the taidc of Clarence Petrie and his Night Hawks'. 26 to 30-b Clinton. Kinsmen Hold Picnic At Jowett's Grove Members of the Clinton Kitts - men Club held their first picnic at Jewett's Grove, Bayfield, last Sunday afternoon. Approximately 50 persons were on hand to enjoy the delicious lunch and to partici- pate in the sports that followed. Winners of the events were: Girls and boys, four and under, Paul Hatch, Rolfe McEwan, Aud- rey Denomme; girls and boys, eight and under, Don. Colquhoun, Laurie Colquhoun, Elaine Rum- ball; girls and boys, six and un- der, Jackie Colquhoun, Mary Lou Denomme, Elaine Rumball; boys and girls, ten and under, Gerald Hatch, bale Gattinger, Mary Jean Colquhoun; girls and boys, 12 and under, Gerald Hatch, Sharon Cook, Dale Gattinger (tied); Ladies' shoe race, Jean Colqu- houn, Grace Hatch, Betty Stan- ley; men's shoe race, G, Grigg, H. McEwan, D. gay; wheel -barrow race, Elaine Rumball and Mary Lou Denomrne; ladies' clothes pin race, Shirley gay, Elva McEwan, Phyllis Stanley; tie race, Mr. and Mrs, Frank Cook; putting clothes nibs in bottle, Mary Jean Colqu- houn, Sharon Cook, Gloria Rum - hall. hemmer nail i'n hoard, Dale attingcr, Jackie Colquhoun, Ger- ald Hatch; ladies kick -the -slipper, Elva Mclwan, Shirley gay, Vera Colquhoun t men kick -the slipper, Don gay, Don Colquhoun, K. W. Colquhoun. Visitr)rs at the home of Mr, and IVlrs, 1VlelvinCrich" last week my c �'iiaded Miss Jielen Crich;.. MViacklin, accompanied by c. c anied Miss Irene aril , 1Vlorrisson and Miss Phyllis 'Daw- son, ,Saskatoon., Sask. PUC To Install Main, Hydrants, All members of the Ciinton Public Utilities Commission met in the PUC building on Tuesday evening for the regular July meet- ing, Chairman Hugh R. Hawkins presided. Beech St. Main. Motion by Perdue, seconded by Shearing that the main be instal- led on Beech St., past the Clinton Laundry and Cleaners, and the Drive-in Theatre, The superintend- ent suggested that two .hydrants be•installed. Mayor Miller said he would bring before council the, need for a motion authorizing the installation of the two hydrants. Fire Chief Grant Rath, and chair- man of the subcommittee for fire, Councillor C. W. Draper, will make decision of location of the hydrants. Tender Accepted The tender, submitted by D. A. Kay and Son, to paint the outside of the. PUC building, and to putty windows, for sum of $275 was ac- cepted. One other tender was re- ceived for the same amount, but which did not include puttying, Truck Tender Motion was made by Mayor Miller, seconded by Commissioner C. M. Shearing, that advertise- ments be placed calling for tenders to supply a truck to the PUC, Sale of Transformers Sale of three little -used 25 -cycle transformers was discussed. Pos- sibility of selling them for $5,000 would eliminate need to issue de- bentures for .the first year .of the re -wiring project. Commissioner W. E. Perdue was asked to make inquiry concerning their sale and push the matter along as much as he could, Saturdays Off Chairman Hawkins suggested it was time that the PUC employees should have Saturday afternoons off if at all possible. Superintend- ent A. E. Rumball was requested to make arrangements for this, and if necessary arrange schedule whereby not more than one or two of the men would have to work Saturday afternoons unless called on by emergency. Bayfield Lions Frolic, August 3 Bayfield Lions Club has been forced to postpone the annual fro- lic once again. It will be held in the Lions Park at Bayfield on Civic Holiday, August 3. The major part of the program as or- iginally planned will be used, and there will be ponyrides, games and a big bingo. Beech St0 Pension Scheme H. E. Hartley, local representa- tive for Canada Life Assurance, presented a pension and sickness, and accident scheme earlier plac- ed before council, The town em- ployees had requested a more suit- able pension plan than the one now in practice, and some also re- quested the sickness and accident policy. They needed employees• from the PUC to make up the 15 participants in the latter scheme - Mr. Hartley was advised that after - the feeling of the employees had been received and the attitude of the council given, then the Com- missioners would be able to act. Rural Water Consumers Communication was read froaar the Commanding Officer at RCAF Station Clinton, asking that any decisions to connect more rural; services on the water main going to the Station, be given deep con-, sideration, for they were having: difficulty to get enough pressure• to supply their softener. Supt, Rumball stated that the Station Was getting more water - than had been guaranteed by con- tract, and that the Station receive ed two thirds of all water pumped' in Clinton. Suggestion was made that water possibly was used too freely at PM 's and perhaps metering of the 146 houses there would supply the Station with the needed pres- sure, Commissioner Perdue reminded: the others that the land to which service had been requested by Pat Lee and Mr. Spiller was originally VLA land, and service to it had: already been guaranteed. Mayor Miller mentioned the fact that the County Home planned to put in a 30,000 gallon supply tank, and Commissioner Perdue stated: the Home expected to use 20,00G gallons a day. Motion by Perdue, seconded by Shearing that the PUC arrange meeting with the Commanding Of- ficer and other officials at the Station to discuss water supply problems. Motion by Hawkins, seconded by' Perdue that the request for ser- vice from Spiller and Lee be granted, and if any further re- quests come in, the persons re- questing service will be required to wait until after PUC hold meet- ing with RCAF officials. Accounts Accounts approved as paid, were water, $3,317.19; sewerage, $1,- 479.81 and hydro, $6,391.95. Ar- rears to, date were, water, $108.34; sewerage, $474.09 and hydro $345.11. Request to Move Pole Commissioner Perdue brought up request from Reg. Ball to have the hydro pole in front of his Originally scheduled for last house, which recently was splint - Wednesday, the big night was ered in an accident, moved from in postponed because rain threatened, front of his driveway. The super - and the date was set for last intendent said this would also in - night. Then rain came once more. volve the Bell Telephone Comp - Next Monday night is the time any's wishes but that he would see• for a heap. of fun at Bayfield. what he could do. Roes .ttract 15 Record Set at 2.1I Clinton harness horse races, held on a track that was almost perfect, in Clinton Community Park yesterday afternoon, attract- ed a crowd that was close to re- cord proportions. Although the meet had to be postponed for one week and rain fell in numerous other centres around Clinton yest- erday, the attendance was in the neighborhood of 1,500. M. L. "Tory" Gregg was master of ceremonies and described the races to the crowd in his own inimitable fashion. The Bannock- burn Pipe Band marched to the park prior to the races and played at intervals during the afternoon. There were 38 horses running in the five races, each rake was filled with keen competition, Easter Brook Wins Easter Brook, owned by T. C. Edwards, Grand Bend, and driven by Tedball was a two -heat winner and gave everyone a thrill with great bursts of speed in both heats of the first race; especially in the second heat when Tedball took the horse out mid -way down the back stretch and moved from sixth posi- tion to the front to win going away. The second division of the 2.30 class was a gripping duet between Jerry the Count and Norval Brook, with the former winning by a length in both heats. Betty Jane Brook Second The most interesting race on the programme from the local view- point was the third race with Betty Jane Brook, owned by G. C. German, Clinton. This horse bat- tled it out with Ima Chips and after being beaten in the first heat by m tthe she econd t o twin. The blaose, came b ket, however, went to Ima Chips because of the faster mile in the. first heat. Track Record Set at 2,12 The track record for Clinton: was set in the first heat of the' 2.21 class. Lena's Boy, owned by Reg. McGee and Sons, Goderich, raced around the half -mile oval at a 2.12 clip to set the official mark for the new track. T. J. Riley,. local merchant, presented Lloyd. Turvey with ten dollars for driv- ing the fastest mile of the day. Lena's Boy did not have every- thing her own way by any means; Richard Grattan finished a strong' second each time out and in the second heat both drivers were snapping their whips in an attempt: to get just a little more out of their charges. 2.18 Class Reliable Miss Corporal Grattan took home the blanket donated by Dufferin Park, Toronto. This horse, who has been to the post more times than it's owner, Omar Cunninghame, cares to remember, was forced to win the final heat of the afternoon at 2.12 1/5, nosing out Ruth Chips, who had taken the first heat in 2,13 2/5, for top' spot. Bill Gardner, Goderich, was judged the best dressed driver of the day and was the recipient of a silver rose bowl donated by J. A. Anstett, local jeweller, The Turf Club expressed their thanks to all those attending the races; to the judges, contestants and all those who made the races possible. They extend to everyone a cordial invitation to attend their next race meet on Thanksgiving Day. (MORE ON PAGE TEN) Car Splinters Hydro Pole In Accident Sunday Early Sunday morning, a ear driven by Alvin Fowler, 19, and owned by his father, Harry Fow- ler, ♦ow-ler, was proceeding east along the 13ayfield Road, and approach- ing King Street was in collision with a hydro pole outside of Reg Ball's home. The pole was badly splintered, and only cables held it, erect and %prevented it from falling. A. female passenger received severe head injuries both to front and back of the head, and 14 stitches were required. She also suffered from shock. The male Passenger suffered also from shock and. bruises, The driver headhad slight lacerations to his fore- . Char es of drunk driving have been laid,and the ease is slated Two CI CI Pupils. At Summer Can .p Chosen for a combination of' athletic ability, and outstanding leadership qualities, two young- sters frons Clinton District Col- legiate Institute were chosen this year to attend summer camp at Lake Couehiching. Olive Wilson, Blyth has already returned front girls' camp, while Ron Steepe ex- pected to leave to -day for the camp -site. Through training received •alt. carnp; both in athletics and Eix� leadership, these young people wilt be better trained Mr their work in, Grade XII next term, and will be better, able to assist in ooaching, etc„ of inter -form and inter-sehooi( to appear In court on August O. sports moots.