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Clinton News-Record, 1961-11-30, Page 5Municipal Election Town of Clinton will be held on Monday, December 4, 1961 for the following offices For the office of MAYOR two men have quali- fied: Herb Bridle and William J. Miller, For the six seats in the COUNCIL, eight have qualified: Allan Elliot, Norman Livermore, W. C. Newcombe, George Rumball, John A. Sutter, Donald Symons, Mrs, F. G. Thompson, George Wonch, at the following places and by the following named persons, that is to say, in ST. ANDREW'S WARD — At the Council Chambers; Deputy Returning Officer, E. Radford. ST. JAMES' WARD — Legion Hall, Kirk Street; Deputy Returning Officer, Mrs. Margaret MacDonald, ST. JOHN'S WARD — At Ball-Macaulay Show Room, King Street; Deputy Returning Officer, Mrs. Charlotte Freeman, ST. GEORGE'S WARD — At Town Hall, Albert Street; Deputy Returning Officer, Mrs, Marion Andrews. 'commencing at the hour of nine o'clock in the forenoon and continuing until the hour of six o'clock in the afternoon and the results will be publicly declared in the Town Hall, on Tuesday, the 5th day of December, 1961, at 12 o'clock noon. JOHN LIVERMORE, Clerk• and Returning Officer To My Fellow Citizens I have submitted my name as candidate for 1962 Council for the Town of Clinton. I will make no promises, •but if you cast your ballot in my favor, I shall try to be honest and place principles before personalities. Very Sincerely, Mrs. Fred Thompson ,r YOUR VOTE and INFLUENCE will be appreciated on my behalf for COUNCILLOR FOR 1962 W. C. Newcombe For Transportation to the Polls next Monday Call HU 2-9511 or Any Local Taxi Cab .1 1 Let's finish what we've • ROAD PAVING started: • TREE TRIMMING • DRAINAGE Before spending too much money on new projects Let's try to hold the 'present mill rate. VOTE George Rumball Monday, December 4 For ACTION and Civic PROGRESS Elect ... Don Symons ettetziehistiezcqi.Gbicnia COUNCILLOR for 1962 3 years experience DON FAVOURS; Permanent Sidewalk Replacement, encouragement of New Residents and Industry and a new Post Office wher- ever the Department of Public Works sees fit. VOTE AS YOU LIKE — BUT VOTE For Transportation on Election Day Phone HU ,2-9798 Thurs., Nov, Clinton Candidates State Platform At Citizens Meeting Monday 1961-411flion News-Record,fase 5 On Public Utilities List of Nominees And Sponsors bi ote Clinton•• .• • . • • Following are the names of those nominated Monday night for the various municipal fices in town, and the order in which they were proposed with mover & Seconder in brackets: KENNETT-I S. WOOD, 3 ,A1-, Bert Street, public school trus- tee (0, Dixon, A. F, Cudmore). ERIC SWITZER, 90 Ret- tenbory Street East, Public school trustee (A, F, Cock/lore, C. Dixon;), ROBERT N. IRWIN, 189 Rattenbory Street East, public school trustee (C. Dixon, A. F. Cudinore). ALAN ELLIOT, 204 Town- send Street, councillor (E. Clark, E. A. Ryder)!, HERBERT BRIDLE, 152 Hu- fish reasons and for personal gain, and Yet others because for them it is necessary to have a 'finger in every pie, "Last year when I ran for council, I was surprised, and disappointed, to learn that some officials, whom we would ex- peat to be of the highest integ- rity, had Stooped to the level of creating false rumours about me, and forced me to make it clear that I was not wanting to be elected 'to get 'the town to pay for the new sehoot That I live in my own home and therefore do 'not' have, to obey the orders of any other nomin- ated candidate, and' further embarrassed me by phoning my employers and suggesting that I was not eligible for election. Men of these types, I am sure you will agree, are not the most suitable to represent us. rem St, mayor Brown, . Switzer'),. Mrs,. FRED (mice) TROMP. SON., 41 Ontario Street, .coun- eillor (H. Eddie, E Switzer), MOROATI 3, AGNEW, 220. Mary Street, deputy reeve W, Graves, C. LOW). T. R TTIONIPSON, 238 non tar10 Street, lal4hlic utilities (A, W, Groves, C, Lobb). WILLIAM E, PERDUE, 122 . Hurgn Street, public utilities Bridle, C. Brown). WALTER C. NEWCOMHE, 15 Raglan Street, councillor (0. j, Stanley, D. E. Symons), DONALD E. SYMONS, 71. princess Street, councillor (E. Switzer, C. Iirown), WILLIAM J, MILLER, 169 Ontario Street, mayor (n, W, Nott, M. J, Agnew)!. HAROLD E. HARTLEY, 68 North Street North, public utilities (J. a, Jackson, H. Bridle), MELVIN 'CRICH, 38 Princess Street, reeve (M. J. Agnew, A. F. Cucbnore). NORMAN LIVERMORE, 128 East Street, councillor (Gordon A. Grigg, O. J. Stanley). GEORGE WONCH, 17 Erie Street, councillor (J. D. Thorn'- dike, C. Proctor), JOHN A. S,UTnER 225 Rat- tenibury Street, councillor (Donald Ladd, Lawrence De- norame). GEORGE RUMBALL, 360 Victoria Street, councillor CW. C. Newcombe, John A, Sutter). DOUGLAS THORNDIKE, 128 Frederick Street, councillor (J. Gordon Herman, R. N. Irwin). H. N. HARTLEY entering his seventh year on PUC, where he serves 'as secretary. Salesman with Can-' ado Life Assurance Company. W. E. PE411)-010 veteran member and chair- man of the PUC for a num- ber of years. Partner in the Sutter-Perdue Ltd. hardware firm, here was that it didn't make mach difference where the post office was .placed, for enstenn era go to, the post office, no matter where it is." Mon. Elliot spoke fhientlY from a prepared address, which was ht Part; "There are only a handful of people who ,are prepared to give the time and effort needed to make the decisions which must affect us all, When we make our choice and cast our votes, we should realize that there is a reason behind the actions of any intelligent man, but that these reasons are all too often not for the good of the ma- jority. "In any town there are men who wish to become town of- finals or councillors, and it is interesting to stop for a mom- ent 'to consider their reasons. "Some men are in themselves weak, and an official 'position gives them a feeling of power. Others want say On our af- fairs because of 'their 4W01 sel- RE-ELECT Norman Livermore "These are my reasons for wishing to 'be elected. I want to bring industry to make the town grow so that our children will have a good opportunity in later years. I want to see the value of our homes increase so that our investments are good, I want to get the maximum possible out of our tax dollars so that we prosper. "Can these be the reasons of Men who annoy a benevolent government by petitioning them to build a new post office on an unsuitable site; a site which they know will be refused? "If you believe, as I do, that only efficiency, improved town planning, and industrial de- velopment can save us from the fate of towns like Aylmer and instead give us prosperity and security, then I ask your vote on December 4." Mrs. Alice Thompson report- ed that she came to Clinton as a bride, some 30 years ago, plus, and has grown to love the town. She is proud of it, •and though in 'travelling has seen FOR MAYOR VOTE W. J. MILLER as COUNCILLOR for 1962 AN EXPERIENCED CANDIDATE summer, and' felt that the town should support youth, and sports, more. He supported Mr. Symons in 'the 'idea of a new and larger post office, in another location. "I've heard no ratepa,yer say that they wanted it built on the present site, but I'd like them to leave word' at the clerk's office of where they would like it built. George Wonch, well known as bandmaster of the Clinton Concert Band, noted that the post office is in the wrong place, and it is too small. He recalled watching an elderly lady try 20 minutes to cross the street, because of double and triple-parked cam in front of the post office during the rush houn Mr. Wench favoured more In- dustry, which would' mean more people, more work, more busi- ness and more jobs for young people. He urged better light- ing on streets, and repairs to sidewalks, Mr. Wonch said he intended to continue working for the young, people in town, for they are important, and no one should be trying to do them harm. He also suggested mod- ern equipment for the police department, to help citizens reach them in an emergency. Councillor John Sutter re- ported that the town handles $296,000 in a year. He told of a trip to the east coast this sum- mer, and noted that there had been some misunderstanding a- bout the post office, The 1959- 60 councils had clone nothing, at least this council had gotten some estimates in. "There's a lot of talk on the street by people that don't know what they are talking about, and a lot of false rumours are ar- ound." (continued on page eleven) —A longtime resident of Clinton. —Experienced in Business and Municipal Affairs. —Courteous Service to the public. —Interested in projects to promote Clinton's best interest. —Will endeavour to keep taxes reasonable. - YOUR VOTE AND INFLUENCE SOLICITED MONDAY, DECEMBER 4. For Transportation to Polls Phone HU 2-9523 S many towns, still finds Clinton second to none. Mrs, Thompson, who is the first woman to be nominated in Clinton for council for many years, suggests that although she is "very green",she would do the best she could for the town, if elected. Walter C. Newcombe noted that he had been accused of wanting money, but it was not a fact He had wanted to at- tend meetings, and had under- stood he would be advised when he should do so. "The• chairman of a committee who hasn't the foresight to notify members of meetings, isn't a fit and proper person to run for mayor." Mr. Newcombe went on to point out that the chairman of the com- mittee had been so busy trying to find a chance to interrupt him, and 'there was so many interruptions, that apparently the press had not heard his last remark concerning this pay for Court of Revision, but that he had suggested that it be 'turned over to a charitable organiza- tion. Concerning industry, which committee Mr. Newcombe head- ed, he noted that he had been in touch with several firms, and had hopes that something might develop soon. However, these things have to be con- sidered hi: confidence. Mr. Newcombe also reviewed progress toward rental homes, and said he preferred' single family dwellings to the type already built, although he had never been in any of the 'homes hi) the housing project. Councillor Newcombe noted he had been: on council only one year, and this is the only nomination meeting he had ever attended. Donald Symons figured the good crowd was a good sign in a growing community. He re- marked 'his pleasure in 'getting the fire protection plan straight- ened out, for a town is depend- ent on its rural neighbours. Also Mr. Symons noted his pleasure in the news that the new section of Townsend Street would soon. be •taken over by the town. "In this," said Mr. Symons, "council did not have the last say." He spoke briefly about the post office, commenting, "You can't tell me that's the right place for a post office, on the main bighway. I believe it has been pointed out rather firmly to us that the Post Office De- partment prefers another site. I'm sure another site can be found if we go out after it. The business men have shown vision in erecting coloured lighting. Similar vision, if ap- plied, will show that as the town grows we must have an- other larger post office. Many people need postal boxes. It is not nice to stand in line and wait, most folk have other things to do. Mr. Symons felt investigation would turn up some way of us- ing the old building, and then again, maybe a memorial there would be fitting; possibly a park. Councillor Norman Livermore noted that many things had al- ready been reported in the press, and 'therefore need not be repeated, He warned against too many stop streets in the town; suggested' more care and repair of sidewalks, especially in Little England; and mare calcium on certain streets. Mr. Livermore commented on successes in sports' events this Congratulations Clinton Thanks for your Wonderful Support On Nomination Night We knew the Citizens would be interested in their own welfare if they were made aware of the facts! I hope you see fit to elect me to the position of Mayor for 1962. I have 6 years experience to offer-1 year as Mayor in 1960. 6 years—never yet missed a meeting. I don't stab hi the back. I voice my opinion face to face from a public platform. But I must have support on Council! Remember the Mayor has a vote only in case of a tie, or if a recorded vote is demanded. PLEASE—FOR PROGRESS IN 1962 ELECT THE FOLLOWING FOR COUNCIL FOR THE REASONS STATED: Mrs. F. G. Thompson —Wonderful and so badly needed. (I have always maintained there is a place for a lady on Council. Don't miss this chance to elect our first Lady Representative, already proven a capable leader.) this fight. Early in '61 we sponsored a motion to admit the Press to Committee Meetings to stop the strangulation. Lost 7 to 2 on the vote. Later we op- posed the motion re the present location of the P. 0. and we lost 7 to 2. In desperation we demanded the plebiscite and lost 7 to 2. But Don and I both feel we are now winning and that our efforts were not in vain. Allan Elliot --Sincere —Sincere and has good ideas for more efficient use of Town funds and management of your affairs—Persevering and Pleasant. G eorge Wonch—Already a proven commun- ity leader. Doing wonders in promoting Clinton through the medium of the Band—George can help US. Norm Livermore_1 call Norm a "Long Thinker". Norm knew lately something was wrong, so he withheld his vote on November 13—wisely. George Rumball —George is quite reason- able, I'm sure he knows the Legion has an interest in this location Cenotaph-wise, so we know we can fit George into the organization to achieve the best possible solution to our problems in the best interests of the people. D on Symons -.,,,,Our young andnergetic "Old Faithful." Don and I spent a lonely 1961 so far in IF ELECTED, I SHALL: 1. Promote Housing—particularly by local builders. 2. Promote Industry—We know it's a hard fight. 3. Get Town Employees on a happier footing for better co-operation and better public relations — We'll get more for our money if they feel better. Too many changes don't pay. 4. Immediately resolve the P.O. issue and place the onus to proceed on the proper shoulders, 5. Use the Gavel! For orderly meetings. P.S. Pardon me for being optimistic — I hope you are too! Remember, new fates on Council are no problem, they're the solution. Keep our Council! business off street corners and out of pool-halls. Being a worker I shall not be able to visit you all personally as the "Three Musseteers" can in their idle feel you are capable of forming your own opinions. IF ELECTED, I WILL FAVOUR: VOTE! THANKS HERB BRIDLE For Transportation Phone HU 24445, 3446, 9448 ote GEORGE VIONCH for council Vote For Progress With Youth in Mind 4 Better streets and sidewalks • More new street lighting 4 More Industry—with more and better jobs • Modern communications equipment for police department • Accommodation for youth groups, with plant tot' hew youth recreation centre considered. '11 Member of Clinton Branch 140, Royal Canadian Legion Your Vote and influence at the polls Dec. 4 will be greatly appreciated VOTE John Am Sutter for COUNCILLOR SEASON'S GREETING'S ‘;sitrr . r -^ Vote Allan Elliot Councillor for 1962 • Progress • Industry • Security • Expansion of Clinton