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Clinton News Record, 1955-06-09, Page 2PGE TWO CLINTON MEWS -RECORD Clinton News -Record THE CLINTON NEW ERA First issue. June 6, 1895 THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD First issue (Huron News -Record) January 1881 Amalgamated '1924 An Independent Newspaper devoted to the Interests of the Town of Clinton and Surrounding District Population, 2,543; Trading Area, 10,000; Retail Market, $2,000,000; Rate, 4.5c per line flat Sworn Circuilation 2,016 Home of Clinton RCAF Station and'Adastral Park (residential) MEMBER: Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association; .Ontario -Quebec Division; CWNA; Western Ontario Counties Press Association • SUBSCRIPTION RATES: '•Payable:in advance—Canada and Great Britain: $2.50 a year; United States and Foreign: $3.50; Single Copies Six Cents Delivered by carrier to RCAF ,Station and Adastral Park -25 cents a month; seven cents a copy Authorized as second class mail, Post_ Office Department, Ottawa Published EVERY THURSDAY ' at CLINTON, Ontario, Canada, in the Heart of Huron County THURSDAY, JUNE 9,; 1955. SOMETHING WE NEED ONE 'THING that we would very much like to see in Clinton is. a large auditorium`or concert ha11. Being in the hub of the county, our town is the logical and handiest place to hold a meeting which is of interest to those in the county. It is more easily accessible to more people, than any other town in Huron. Scores of times we have heard a suggestion for a meeting to be' held in Clinton, or a concert to be presented here, or for that matter a large banquet being planned and the first snag en- countered is: where to hold it? All. too often the decision comes to either limit the number accommodated, or else hold it inanother town. Clinton is the first choice— but all too often does not stand a good chance in the final decision. Recently we attended a fine music concert put on by the public school pupils. It was held in the brand new auditorium of the brand new - school—which auditorium was built too small to SECRET (?) THE FOLLY of public men conducting meetings in secret can, we ,think, be seen in this wise: , It is certainly true that' they may be right in concealing some things from the electors. We can think of only one or two of these, however. The folly lies not particularly in the fact that these meetings give a suggestion of some- thing not quite above-board—but in the fact that they are not secret meetings. To paraphrase the saying "Tell a woman, and you tell the world", it would be more accurate to say here "tell a councillor in a secret meeting — and the whole town knows of it before morning." Thus the folly in holding the secret meet- ing in the first place lies right there. Each councillor appears to go his own way telling his own and sometimes biased and slanted point of view, verbally and with changes as he sees fit. 'The story surges and swells along main street and finally subsides in a trashcansomeplace, a sorry relic of its original self. We quite firmly believe that the discussions over the police situation—to name only one subject—would have turned out a great deal more smoothly for all concerned, if the press seat the pupils and an audience, too and' in • fact the presentation had to be, made on two consecutive evenings to ' accommodate the audt ience which came. This week we attended the awards day at CDCI. Once again it was an event when a good many of the public would have been Inter- ested in attending—but it was impossible to have he doso because the auditorium is too small, m even to hold all the pupils. This is hi a build- ing where a fine new addition has just been completed -but sadly enough the auditorium is still too smafl for the needs of the students. We are badly in 'need of some structure which could be used by the community for just, such occasions -and along with 'these can be named the CDCI At -Home, an annual Christmas dance, New Year's Eve Frolic, a display centre for competitions which possibly could be run in connection with the Spring Show, in fact, all the many events which Clinton could have, if the accommodation were only here. MEETINGS had been admitted to the meetings from the start. It was only when the going got rough that the press -and through it, the public—could begin trying to get at the facts of the case. The PUC began this ydar with a commend- able resolution. They incorporated in their agenda and 'policy a motion stating that the press should be notified of all special meetings. Now they have apparently reversed this decision and are taking a leaf out of the council's own book. To quote the chairman, "We're not going to have any more special meetings." By term- ing them all committee meetings and incorporat- ing the activities in the minute book, they intend to keep all reasons for their actions secret from the public. AND AGAIN RESULT NUMBER TWO of the early 1955 police situation has come to pass, One of the junior. constables has tendered his resignation from the town's force. We understand that he has applied and has been accepted on the St.. Marys force. Result number three of the 'same situation has also come to pass. A chief constable in the person of a Goderich man has been hired. Town Council In Action Request from Ed. C. Judd to the Tawn Council for remuneration for work in cleaning the old public ' school during, the past year was filed, since there had been no agreement with Judd for the work —and he had been hired by the collegiate board. Thank for permission to hold parade on Air Force Day in Clin- ton, was received from the Com- manding Officer at RCAF Station Clinton, and word of cancellation of a proposed jet tour over the town on that day was received. Council approved erection of a poster panel on Gordon Hamilton's property, Huron Street, and with- drawal of application for a similar one on L. Brown's property, On- tario Street, was received. In the latter case, the C. E. Marley sign company stated that their policy was one of never interfering with a view from any residential prop- erty. Request from the Department of Labour for proper firefighting equipment in the garage on Albert Street, which the town rents for use of the public works gang was •received, and Deputy Reeve Stan- ley reported that action was being taken to provide this. Application of William McClin- chey for a taxi driver's licence had been approved by Chief Ferrand, and so was authorized. By-law authorizing the collection of $141,032.63 by way, of municipal levy was given three readings. Permits for building were auth- orized as follows: Douglas Bart- liff, house on Rattenburyl Street East, Clinton, $10,000;.- Gordon Herman,' canopy on men's wear store, $500; addition to Ontario Street United Church, $40,000; private garage, G. W. McGee, $500; Canadian Oil Company, replace- ment of old gas station on Victoria Street, with completely new build- ing, $16,000. Reeve Crich recommended a let- ter of thanks be sent the Horticul- tural Society thanking them for the two new benches recently ad- ded of Library Park. Coun. Beattie mentioned that the grader had not been operated: He said it should be out every day. Reeve Crich stated that he had heard complaint about it. Deputy Reeve Stanley: Yes, there are days when nothing is done with it. Mayor Agnew: It's just a toy. Deputy Reeve Stanley mention- ed a pile of sand beside the lot used by George . F. Elliott, Con- tractor, Princess Street, which overflowed onto the sidewalk mak- ing passage impossible by pedest- rians. He asked that a letter be sent asking its removal, Coun. Beattie stated that he was unaware just what procedure to From Our Early, Files 40 Years Ago CLINTON NEWS -RECORD Thursday, June 10, 1915 Street lighting for the month, of May amounted to $137.50. C. Connor, the Huron Street baker, now has a bread van to, deliver ;his bread and cakes to his customers, S. S. Cooper of the Normandie hotel has had the cement nien at work fixing up the steps at the two entrances. Cemetery superintendent Shob' brooke, reported $67 for sale of lots and work done• at the, ceme- tery, C. S. Hawke, formerly of Clin- ton, occupied the pulpit in Ontario take on the industrial committee, (Crich, Knights, Beattie and Glid- don are the members.) He men- tioned contact with a Detroit firm, which decided against Clinton be- cause of a new building offered them in Brantford. "We just can't compete," said Beattie, "with these larger centres. The matter of get- ting industry has been nothing more than a rat race•. How could we ever set up a building and the necessary 'housing for such a firm?" • Mayor Agnew: I'm glad to see that the councillors are waking up to their responsibilities. I. don't know when we've had a better council.. It's been a tough year. JAMES CLARK RECEIVES IOOF '50 -YEAR JEWEL; At the meeting of Western Star Lodge, IOOF on May 19, James Clark, of concession '5, Morris, a member of Brussels Lodge, was presented with a 50 -year jewel.— Wingham Advance -Times. Street United Church on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Treleaven were at LucknoW a few days ago. Mrs. E. G: Ppwell and Master Earl spent Sunday at Exeter, 40 dears Ago g. CLINTON NEW ERA Thursday, June 10, 1915 This week Earl' O'Neil, only son of Mr. and Sirs. W: T. O'Neil, 'en- listed and will join the 33rd battalion at London. Accompany- ing him will be K. • Wilson of the Molson's Bank staff. Last Saturday afternoon Trinity Church, Sombra, was the scene of a quiet wedding when Miss Mary Elizabeth Dillon was united in marriage to ' Herbert Fremlin, Clinton: o BELGRAVE WOMAN SUFFERS INJURY BY ANGRY COW Mrs. Jack Taylor, R,R. 1, Bel- grave, received a dislocated should- er on May 20, when she'attempted to prevent her child from being mauled by an angry cow. The shoulder was reduced under local anaesthetic, at Wingham General Hospital, after which she was a- llowed to go home. Hospital Auxiliary Views Receipts From Hospital Day; Plan Penny Sale At the June meeting of ' the forwarded to Mrs. McIntyre, an Clinton Public Hospital Auxiliary, interested and practical member of Monday afternoon, a report of the the auxiliary, whose husband, Dr. progress of plans for the organ- H. A. McIntyre, died in May. ization's second annual Penny Sale, Tribute was ,paid to the memory was given by Mrs. William Mor- of Dr. McIntyre, who at the time lok, convener of the finance com- of his death was a member of the mittee. hospital board, representing the The meeting, which was presided Clinton Town Council. over by Mrs. H. D. Ball, president, The meeting opproved the pur- was the first to be held in the new chase of two dozen bread and but - nurses' residence. Members met in ter plates for the nurses' kitchen- the spacious and cool recreation ette. room, which was tastefully ar- Mrs, Fred Trott gave the secre- ranged with colorful early summer tary's report and Mrs. A. J. Me - flowers. - Murray reported a bank balance of Mrs. Morlok said that prizes for $651.90. However, several out - the Penny Sale, which is to be held standing bills are to be paid, in the week of September 26 to Oc- eluding the purchase of lamps and tober 1, with the draw on October rugs for each of the nurses' rooms 1, are being lined up, and that in the new home, and tag day tickets are now on sale. However, expenses. people In town will be approached Mrs. Ball, in commenting on the in early September. • . A report on beautiful new residence, remarked the recent Tag Day, was also giv- that Miss Sinclair, superintendent, en by Mrs. Morlok. Proceeds total- said that the nurses were very led $154.93, with expenses to be happy and were enjoying their new deducted. home. Mrs. George -Beattie, who along The next meeting will be held With Mrs. Mitchell Shearing, co- on September 12. convened the hospital tea held in Tea was served at the conclusion connection with the official open- of the meeting with Mrs. A. M. ing of the nurses' residence in Knight pouring at a prettily- May, said that 500 people were appointed• tea -table, and Mrs. M, served tea. Shearing and Mrs. Alex Haddy A letter' of sympathy will be serving. "BUSINESS DIRECTORY" INSURANCE J. E. HOWARD, Bayfield Phone Bayfield 53r2 Car - Fire - Life - Accident Wind Insurance If you need Insurance, I have a Policy Insure the "Co-op" Way W. V. ROY District Representative Box 310 Clinton, Ontario Phone Collect Office 557 Res, 324J H. C. LAWSON Bank of Montreal Building Clinton PHONES: Office 251W; Res, 251J Insurance — Real Estate Agent: Mutual Life Assurance Co. Be Sure : : Be Insured K. W. COLQUKOUN GENERAL INSURANCE Representative .Sun life Assurance Co. of Canada Office: Royal."Bank Building Office 50 - PHONES - Res. 703w2 THE McKILLOP MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Head Office: Seaforth Officers 1954: President, John H. McEwing, Blyth; vice-presi- dent, Robert. Archibald, Seaforth; secretary -treasurer and manager, M. A. Reid, Seaforth. Directors: John H. McEwing; Robert Archibald; Chris. Leon- hardt, Bornholm; E. J. Trewartha, Clinton; Wm. S. Alexander, Wal- ton; J. L. Malone, Seaforth; Har- vey Fuller, Godericlr, J. E. Pepper, Brucefield; Alister Broadfoot, Sea - forth. Agents: Wm. Leiper Jr., Londes- boro; J. F. Prueter, Brodhagen; Selwyn Baker, Brussels; Eric Munroe, Seaforth. INVESTMENTS Get The Facts Call VIC DINNIN Phone 168 — Zurich Investors Mutual Managed and Distributed by Investors Syndicate of Canada, Ltd. OPTOMETRY THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1955 Friendship Club Has Successful :Blossom Tea The Blossom Tea held by the Friendship Club of ,St. Paul's Ang- lican Church leas very successful, The guests were received by the president, Mrs, Ray Gibbons And Mrs. R. M. P. Bulteel. The hall was prettily -decorated with spring blossoms and tea yeas served at individual tea tables.' Tea tables were in .the charge of Mrs, Elliott Bartliff, and her assistants were Mrs. R. Campbell, Mrs. R, Thompson, Mrs, C. Dixon, Mrs. D. Andrews, Mrs. M. Counter, Mrs. T. Twyford. The apron booth was convened by Mrs. Harry Thompson, Mrs. Bruce Bartliff and Mrs. R. Bell- inger. The hobby booth 'was in the charge of Mrs, W. Morlok, Mrs, Last Saturday afternoon, Clyde Wheatley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Wheatley with a crowd of boys were at the river bathing. The young lad got beyond his' depth, and but for the prompt action of Ernest Hall of the New Era staff, there might have been a different story to tell. •' George Hanley, London Road, is beautifyinghis house with a coat of paint. J. May, J. Govet, J. A. Brad- shaw motored to St. Marys with Alderman Milier on Friday last. G'. B. CLANCY Optometrist — Optician (successor to the late A. L. Cole, optometrist) For appointment phone 33, Goderieh J. E. LONGSTAFF Hours: Seaforth: Daily except Monday & Wednesday -9 a.m, to 5.30 p.m, Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 12;30 p.m. Clinton: MacLaren's Studio—Mon- days only -9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. PHONE 791 SEAFORTH PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT ROY N. BENTLEY Public Accountant 4 Britannia Rd. (corner South St.) Telephone 1011 GODERICH ONT. RONALD G. MCCANN Public( Accountant Royal Bank Bldg., Phone 561 Res: Rattenbury St., Phone 455 CLINTON, ONTARIO - 4-tfb REAL ESTATE LEONARD G. WINTER Real' Estate awl Business Broker High Street — Clinton Phone 448 OFF MAIN STREET NO! You've HAD ICE CREAM ONCE ,TODA'/./NNHEN I WAS ABOY, I ONLY NAD ICE CREAM ONCE A'. WEEK 1 WHAT DO YoU SAY, GRAMPS ? ICE CREAM ONCE'A WEEK IS , • PLENTY, ISNT IT? SURE! EVEN YOU WERE LUCKY! NOW WHEN 1• WAS A BOY, KIDS ONLY GOT ICE CREAM MAYBE OTICEr A •MONTH'/ By.1OE; DENNETT' 25 Years Ago CLINTON NEWS -RECORD Thursday, June 5, 1930 Grant Rath had the misfortune to` meet with a nasty accident while practising softball when he suffered a fracture of the thumb' on his right hand. Little Evelyn Bezzo, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. W. Bezzo, wandered after her sister, Myrtle, when she left for Sunday School, and got lost. She was missing about three and one-half hours and was found a mile anda half the other side of the railroad bridge on the Hay- field Road, asleep by the side of the road. Hiram Hill received the loan of the water tank while he is engaged in building the Otter memorial. Miss Evelyn Ricker, North Bay, who has been teaching at Hawkes- bury, has been engaged as science teacher by the Collegiate board - This completes the staff. N. W, Trewartha, ex -MLA, was the unanimous choice of the South Huron Liberal -Conservatives who met in convention last Thurs- day night in Hensall, A. J. Morrish has, been unable to attend to business the past week or so owing to illness, but is now on the way to recovery. ST. ANDREW'S GIRLS' TO HOLD BANQUET TUESDAY EVENING The Girls' Club of St, Andrew's Presbyterian Church will hold its month'ly'nieeting at Hotel Clinton, in the form of a banquet, at seven o'clock Tuesday evening, June' 14. Frank Dixon. The baking booth was looked after byMrs.:K. C. Cooke, Mrs. Harry. Watkins, Mrs. William- Beck and Mrs. Kenneth McRae. The delicatessen booth proved as practical as the' year before. It was in the charge of Mrs. W. Counter and Mrs.' S. R. Lever - sedge, The club sent salad plates to all members now in hospital. Candy was in the charge of Mrs. G. Bell, Mrs, G. Herman, Mrs, Al. Arnston. The bran barrel Mrs. C. Switzer. The kitchen was convened by Mrs. George F. Elliott and Mrs. Joe Murphy, Mrs. J. Stevens, Miss Mary Hudie and Mrs. A. Leyburne. Hydro Interruption HYDRO WILL BE OFF IN THE TOWN OF CLINTON AND ALL CLINTON RURAL AREA ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON, JUNE 12th FROM 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. (DST) 10 Years Ago CLINTON NEWS -RECORD Thursday; June 7, 1945 Percy Manning has leased the garage, formerly managed by Pet- er Douglas, from the McManus Petroleum- Company, London. Mc. Manning has the agency for Dodge and Desoto cars and will carry on general repair work. John Cook, who for the past year, was a student at the Strat- ford Normal School, has accepted a position on the staff of one of the Ingersoll Public Schools. Frank Freeman, who has been a member of the staff of the Clinton Public School during the past year, s been appointed principal has pp p al of p the Napanee Public School, Mr. and Mrs. James Livermore, who have been residents of town since their marriage, observed their 45th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, June 6. Frank Fingland, K.C., is having the building formerly occupied by the S. G. Castle. Meat Market, remodelled and will move his law office there when the .alterations are complete. • I Quality -)Service DRUGS Do You Know A TONI FOR IEVERY TYPE OF HAIR— MORE PEOPLE Try WHITE RAIN Regular Hair Hard To Curl Hair Easy to Curl Hair For Fine Hair For Gray Hair THAN ANY THE RIGHT USE TONI SHAMPOO A TOM IN June and Win Yourself $1,000.00 OTHER MONTH OF THE YEAR TYPE IS WAITING FOR YOU AT OUR STORE $1.75 per Kit 7IPA AP G As. FREED CA.I R FORCE SATURDAY Jv�7 W. C. Newcombe, Phm.B. Chemist and Druggist PHONE 51 Vis' .A• 5�1 fry ix� R. C " A. F. S TAT 10 N CLINTON Saturday June 1: i th between 1.30 P.M. and 5.00 P.M. It's Open House at CLINTON. Come and see your Air Force in ,action thrilling flying shows Colorful ground displays Something for everyone -Bring the whole family THE PUBLIC -1S INVITED Cly ;'8 4 .J� i4�