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Clinton News-Record, 1950-06-15, Page 1Fist Section Pages 1-8 NEW ERA -84th YEAR No. 24 CLINTON, ONTARIO., THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 'i550 eco THE NEWS -RECORD -71st YE_9R. The Home Paper with the Newo. First Section Pages 1-S s—� Cbe ''trot �tCntumn i= DR. HARRY McINTYRE ARRIV- ed back in town last night with a bigger -than -usual smile on his usually -beaming face He had just been fishing with his son John an interne in Kirkland Lake Hospital, and Fred Slonran, Clinton man at Chapleau, in the wild's north of that northern rail- way town, for the past ten days WE GOT A GOOD LOOK'. AT the "booty" just before it was stowed away in the locker for future reference . . . Just listen to this: seven Northern pike averaging ten pounds each; three, speckled trout, two sealing three pounds each and the other over two pounds; and plenty, of pick- erel .These were in addition to all they consumed while on vacation,' and Dr. McIntyre says they just threw away the "grass" pike s a THE THREE CLINTONIANS had a real time in the bush, stay- ing with an old trapper, a n d plan to go again next year, as they spied a lake that never had been fished and want to try it out . . I, a * OTHER LOCAL FISHERMEN away up north . for a few days last week were Lorne Brown, Cliff Epps and Mitch Shearing They went to the Parry Sound district and apparently did well in the fishing Line and also had a good time . u x * A PARTY FROM UNIVERSITY of Western Ontario, London, ar- rived today to make a land use survey of Clinton... The group is headed by Dr. E. G., Preva, professor of geography ... They are here under the auspices of Clinton and District Chamber of Commerce . . PARKING BYLAW FINALLY PASSED BY COUNCILLORS Clinton Town Council, at its June meeting, approved a num- ber of matters. The following report is in addition to last week's report. Crossing Signal System A letter was received from the Board of Transport Commission- ers for Canada stating an amend- ment to the original order rela- tive to the crossing signal system. Munihilsal °'Subsidies A memorandum covering cer- tain subsidies which municipal- ities will received during 1950, was received from Ontario Muni- cipal Board, Join Assessors County Assessor Alex Alexand- er wrote soliciting membership for Ontario Assessing Officers' Association. Council approved and ordered payment; of $10 fee. Parking Area Light Council approved placing a suitable light at the rear of the 'Town 'Hall as a special light for the parking area. , Registers Complaint Mrs. Patterson, residing near the corner of ,Erie and Rattan - bury Sts., was present to register a complaint about the drive ent- rance at her dwelling, and Ald. H. E. Hartley stated he would make a call to determine what should be done. Taxi Licenses Several local taxi operators were present, and Doug Kennedy registered a complaint because a certain party was stated to be operating a taxi service. Report on Streets Reeve G. S. Elliott, for Street Committee, reported that all streets bad been covered with calcium chloride, and plans were under way for an agreement with the Department of Highways to fill the potholes on King St. W. Fire Hall Repairs Ald. A. Garen, for Fire ` and Water Committee, outlined plans for laying a cement floor in the unfinished part of the fire hall and a proposed plan for painting the walls. Repair Town Hall Roof 'Aid, M. J. Agnew reported that Property Committee had made an'. agreement with Joseph Becker to cover the roof deck of the Town Hill at a rice of $226.80 with a three-year guarantee as to mater- ial and labour, Relief and Police Aid. W. J. Miller reported three indigent patients for hospitaliza- tion and three receiving direct relief; and, for the Police Com- mittee, that arrangements had been made for a supply for the holiday period. Finances Ald. H. E Hartley read the finance statement for May which was approved. County -Councillors • Inspect County Home Interested guests at Hu r on County Home, south of Clinton, on Tuesday were the members of Huron County Council who inspected the Home and all build- ings : in connection with, it, and later were served a delicious lunch' by the management and, staff of the Home. The County officials left in the afternoon for a visit to the Uni- vesaity of Western Ontario, Lon- don. The Weather 1950 1949 High Low High Low June 8 86 59 59 28 9 84 62 76 38 10 75 61 70 41 il.. 69 45 90 63 12 78 49 86 66 13 74 99 88 ' 69 14 72 56 82 67 . "'Rain:1,29 ins. Rain: 1,51 ins. Eight4vhatoontyievy. JP���sed By Treasurer Defer School Request Goderich Township Council held its June meeting in Holmesville on June 5 at 7.30 p.m. with all members present. Communications read and Hied included: Cities Service Oil Co.. Victoria Hospital, London; "A. Alexander; Ontario Health Sur- vey; Pedlar People Ltd.; John G. Berry; Department of Municipal Affairs; Goderich District Cole' legiate Institute; Fred Hazelwood; Department of Highways; Huron County Health Unit; Fire Mar- shall's Office, W. R. Dougall, weed inspector, presented a report to the Coun- cil on the weeds in the Township. The road superintendent was instructed to have suitable signs erected on the roads at the public schools through the .Town- ship. Charles Wilson,warble fly 'in- spector, presented his report, and turned over his accounts for the proper collection. The Clerk was instructed to write the Department of High- ways asking for consideration on the election of a blinker light In Holmesville and the changing of the curve at Taylor's Corner; also to apply to W. P. Watson, Live- stock Commissioner, for the proper refund on the warble fly spraying campaign. A request from Goderich Dist - net High School Board for the Council's consent to the building of a new high school for the Goderich district, received con- siderable discussion, and finally was laid over for one month. Accounts presented and ordered paid, included: Miss Acheson, use of home, $5; Ball and Mutch, balance of funeral expenses,. $6; Department of Health, insulin, $3.77; Fred Gibson, fuel sup- plied, $10; Charles E. Wise, loan to 'Goderich Township Municipal Telephone Co., $1,000; Charles Wilson, warble fly inspector, $178.90; Registrar of Deeds; Huron County, .65; Jack Little, powder and warble fly spraying, $310; direct relief, $62; road superin- tendent's pay roll No. 6, $2,893.11. Council adjourned to meet again on July 3 at 7.30 p.m. MISSING GIRL BELIEVED SEEN BAYFIELD AREA Police in the Bayfield area were alerted on Tuesday in con- nection with the continued disap- pearance of 19 -year-old Mabel Crumback, Toronto. All day, descriptions were be- ing broadcast of the car which iso.an older model coupe with red wheels. The girl, when last seen wearing a red jacket, is sup- posed to be with a man, driving this coupe, and who has a hare lip. This car was supposed to. have been seen in the village on Tuesday, but disappeared with no trace being foun3' of it. .All night long, police kept flashing their, searchlights on all cottages and cabins in a vain effort to locate the missing girl and her abductor. Clinton RCAF Stat ,oe ' : ;tgo4pzxlcnt .. WHEN THOUSANDS OF VISITORS toured Clinton RCAF Station on Air Force Day Satur- day last, one of the points of interest was the amateur radio shack, the interior of which is shown above, This , radio equipment was used extensively as a central clearing house for messages passed to the flood -stricken area of Manitoba recently. A feature of Air Force Day was the' opportunity provided 'to send messages anywhere in Canada without charge. Air Force Tl : TLIONS PRESENT TWO NEW FLAGS TO BOY SCOUTS Draws Thousands: "Air Force Day" at Clinton RCAF. Station again proved a very popular event of Saturday last, officials estimating that approx- imately 4,000 persons attended the event, During the afternoon, attend- ance was estimated at 2,800, while the big dance in "Roundel Ter- race", the n e w ' Recreational Centre, attrar'ted between 1,300 and 1,400, according to a close estimate. That is a large crowd for any dance. Approximately 400 people played bingo in the Centre earlier in the evening, many having remained for supper in the Airmen's Canteen, Prize Winners Draw was made at the dance at midnight for several lovely prizes, Mrs. Miller, wife of Wing Commander R. F. Miller, AFC, commanding officer of the Sta- tion, making the draw. L. C. Hogarth, Seaforth, was the lucky winner of the eight - tube FM -/AM radio and three - speed record player offered as a major door prize for the entire show. Dance draws were won as fol- lows: mantle radio, Flt, Lt. E. G. Baxter • two automobile blankets, Mrs. Orval Lobb, . Clinton; three de cleanings, Joseph Steep, Clin- ton. Support of Personnel Air Force Day had the full support of all the personnel of To Reside in St. Catharines Shown in their wedding photo are MR. AND MRS. PAUL REMPEL, whose marriage was solemnized hi Ontario St. United . Church, Clinton, with Rev. W. J. Woolfrey officiating, on Sat- urday, June 10. The bride, formerly Joan Ellen Fines.is, the only daughter of Mr, and Mrs. E. A. Fines, Clinton, and her husband is a son of Mrs. Rernpel and the late A. Rempel, St. Catharines. Following a wedding trip to Muskoka, they will take up residence in St, Catharines, —Photo by Fowler Brso, Studio. the Station from the command- ing officer to the lowest aircrafts- man, The result was that are rangements were well carried out and the general public really enjoyed itself. Rain fell in torrents in the morning before eight -thirty o'clock, but the weather turned nice by nine, continuing during the afternoon. aft became cloudy about three o'clock and was chilly enough. Fine Mr Display The air display was excellent and included Harvard, Dakota and Expeditor formations; a "North Star" from the air; TCA overhead; and aerobatics by Harvards. Other features included bomb sight, model aircraft, airborne television. An interesting display was that of a V-2 bomb captured from the Germans, a rocket pro- jectile shipped from Valcartier, Que., especially for the occasion. New this year was a large photographic display in the Re- creation Centre, showing various types of aircraft. An armament display in the Air Training han- gar attracted many. It included .303 and .50 machine guns, and Hispano canned and rocket. A: 'Kiddies' Karnival proved very popular with the younger generation. Lions Frolic Offers Annual Show Tonight Hugh R, Hawkins, chairman of the Committee, stated today that everything is "all set" for Clinton Lions Club's annual Frolic, which will he held in Community Park, this (Thursday) evening, He ex- plained that the entertainment be- fore the grandstand would be a reeladded attraction, and the small admission charge for adults, was only to cover this added cost. Children under 12 are free, Pro`- ceedls will be used for children's recreational facilities; An advertisement is publishes on 'Page Nine today. GRADUATES IN SCIENCE Another Clinton boy has grad- uated in his chosen field. Elwin Neilans graduated on Wednesday last with the Bachelor of Applied Science degree from the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineer- ing, University of Toronto. Elwin graduated from Clinton Colleg- iate and then was out of school for a number of years,p Iter sew- ing in the Army before -returning to his studies. He has accepted a position as assistantmunicipal engineer in the Huntsville area. Members of the First Clinton Boy Scout Troop with their lead- ers, FIG W. J. P. Robertson and F/0 Hugh Patterson, attended Di- vine Service in Wesley -Willis United Church on Sunday even- ;ine. The service was in charge of the minister, Rev. Hugh C. 'Wilson, who also 'is the Scout Chaplain. i Rev. Mr, Wilson chose to speak , on the subject, "Courtesy" which ,is a part of the motto of the Scout movement, He stated that there were so many ways in COMING EVENTS Four cents a word; minimum 75 cents IOOF Theatre Party, R ox y Theatre„ June 22, 7.30 and 9.15 n.m.. "Wizard of Oz"; proceeds IOOF CPT Fund, 23-24-b Play; "Coveralls," presented by Elimville talent, Brucefield S.S. room, Monday, June 19, 8.30 p.m., sponsored by Group 1 WA. Ad- mission 50c and 25c, 24-b. Alterations now being made to your favourite ballroom, The Crystal Palace, Mitchell. Dancing will continue every kaiday night as usual to music of Don Rob- ertson and Ranch Boys. 24-25-p Dancing, • BayfieId Pavilion, every Wednesday a n d Friday evening, 10.00--1.00, admission 75c, Frank 'Trailer's popular or- chestra, featuring. vocalist Vir- ginia May. Wednesday night dancing to aid of new Bayfield Agricultural Hall and Hockey }rink. 22b-tfb which one could be courteous. There was humour in courtesy which could often help bridge some, difficult situations. There was Christian courtesy which should be displayed at all times whether in business, at play, or in social life. Mr. Wilson's ser- mon was a real challenge to the visiting group. The choir, under the direction of A, R. Persan, with Mrs. M. J. Agnew at the organ, sang the anthem "0 Sing unto the Lord" with Misses Margaret Holland and Jean Nediger singing the' duett parts, Scoutmaster Robertson sang the solo "Green Pastures" very pleasantly at the offering. Before the closing hymn, Chap- lain Wilson dedicated the ,Scout Mtge which had been donated to the Troop by Clinton Lions Club. These were officially presented en behalf of the, club by Hugh R. Hawkins and were received by the Scoutmaster. During the singing of, the final hymn the Scouts, proudly carrying their new flags, slowly 'recessed out of the church in a very dignified manner. REPORT SOUGHT ON RESIGNATION OF HEALTH NURSE Huron County Board of Health has been asked for a report on the request for the resignation of Miss Aubra Cleaver, alleged- lyy asked to resign from the county health unit without ex- planation. The report was asked by Huron County Council Mon- day. A motion that the health unit appear before the county council along with Miss Cleaver and Dr. W. M, Little was lost on a div- ision vote, 7-21. The Town of Goderich bese asked that a hear- ing be granted Miss Cleaver, During discussion, Reeve W. J. Baker, Goderich, stated that every citizen should be given fair treat- ment. He had registered his vote aaainst asking for the'resigna- tion when the five -member Board of Health made its decision. Reeve R. E. Cousins, Brussels, chairman of the County Board of Health, felt the matter should be referred to the county health committee before being discuss- ed in council. The matter was then referred to the Board of Health for a report, CDCI TONEED NEW CLASSROOM IN SEPTEMBER According to a report presented by Principal E. A. Fines to Clin- ton District Collegiate Institute Board at'the June meeting, nine classrooms will be required in the academic year 1950-51, an increase or one over this year, distributed as follows: Grade lx, three; Grade X, two; Grade XI, two; Grade XII, one; Grade XIII one. The Principal stated that "some arrangement should be made for one classroom in the Auditorium using tables and chairs which can be stacked."'The matter was left with the Property Committee to. decide. Total eprolmerst in. May was 234, with an average attendance of 223,5 ar 95.1 ter cent, The Board confirmed the ap- �pointment of several new teach- ers, accepted the contracts of the remaining, and renewed contracts far bus transportation as follows: I (1) Blyth and Hullett, Frank Elliott; Blyth; (2) Stanley Town- ship and part. of Tuckersmith— Jack Elliott, Clinton (3) Gode- rich Township, Bayfield and part of Tuckersmith — Murphy Bros., Clinton. Students entering CDCI in September will he invited to spend a dray around the school. Bannockburn Band Many Engagements .Bannockburn Pipe Band will be heard at a number of functions in the district within the next few weeks. This popular band is very much in demand for Lodge ChurchServiceparades. Places where the band will be playing include: Monkton, Sun- day, June 18, at an IOOF service; Mitchell, Sunday, June 25, at an Orange Service; Brussels, Wed- nesday, June 28, at a Band Tat- too; Clinton, Sunday, July 9, at an Orange Service; Harriston, Wednesday, July 12, at the glor- oius 12th celebration; and a num- iber of other places at later dates. 0 PROPERTY CHANGE I Another change of property, recently effected in Clinton, was the transfer of the Torn Steep property on North St. to John 1 Leppington, Clinton Boy Weds Pictured cutting their cake following their marriage at the hemp of the bride's parents on Monday, June 5, are MR, AND MRS. CHARLES AUSTIN NEDIGER. The bride,, the former' Merga,ret Amelia Inglis,' is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Valiance Inglis, Mitchell, and thegroom is the only son of Mr. and Mrs W. M. 'Nediger, Clniton. Following a honey- moon in Muskoka 'the young couple have taken up residence in Toronto.—Photo by Fowler Bros. Studio, Warden Urges Economy Warden Cecil H. Johnston urg- ed committees of Huron County Council to endeavor to keep with- in the estimates, so that no deficit would be shown, at the opening of the June Session at Goderieh Monday afternoon, The session was reduced to three and a half days. Council visited the County Home and file University of Western Ontario Tuesday, and attended the Fed- eration of Agriculture's Field Day at Goderioh yesterday afternoon. Revised ' Estimates County Treasurer A. H. Erskine submitted revised estimated ex- penditures in the general acedunt of $310,587.50; less estimated rev- enue of $310,733.50, Estimated surplus was $146. The proposed rate is to be made up as follows: General ac- count, five mills; county high- way, three mills; total, eight mills; plus the cost of secondary schools to those townships or parts of townships not in a high school area. This was referred to finance committee. C.A.S. Report Mrs. M. Chaffee, superintend- ent of Children's Aid Society, reported the largest number of children ever in care, totalling 121. She asked members of council to advise her if they knew of a good farm home that would take boys from nine to 14 years old for summer months. She deplored the increase in unmar- ried parent cases. She again expressed gratitude to Bethesda Hospital, London, and the work that Major Ellis is doing. County Library Mrs, A, G. E,clnnier, county librarian, reported that ""the ex- pansion of library service this year has been particularly to rural schools not included in the township school area system." School No. 5, Hullett, and No. 9, Hay, and Stanley received their first books in March. In Septem- ber books will be placed in the new six -room school to be opened at Centralia RCAF Station, This will bring the total to schools served from the book truck up to 20 (consisting of 37 rooms). There are also 12 township school areas of 117 rooms receiving books, TWO NEW CHEST CLINICS START HERE IN JUNE Two new Chest Clinics are starting in Huron County this month through arrangements made by Fluron County Health Unit. At Clinton Public Hospital, where the Huron County Tuber- culosis Association recently help- ed finance a new X-ray machine every month under present plane. the service will be provided In Exeter, where nohospital facilities are available just now, a clinic will still begin through the kindness of the James Street United Church. This will be held in the Sunday School -room of the church. A clinician from Beck Memorial Sanatorium, 'Lon- don, will attend at both Clinton and Exeter. Mese two clinics bring to five the total number of chest clinics in the County. The other centres where such services are provided axe Goderich, Wingham end Seaforth. Costs of the clinics are borne by Huron County Tuberculosis Association out of local Christmas Seal Funds, Patients examined are referred by the family. physician or Medical Officer Of Health, Improved Bus Service Commences June 22 New, improved bus service be- tween Detroit, Owen Sound and Tobermory, is scheduled to begin Thursday, June 22, according to an announcement released jointly today" by officials of Western One taxes Motorways' and Eastern Canadian Greyhound Lines. This more frequent service, that starts 'with the opening of the summer vacation season, will let bus travellers enjoy the convene ience of low-cost, time -saving bus transportation to same of On- tario's most popular vacation destinations. Western Ontario Motorways and Greyhound will, :co-operate with each other to provide two schedules daily each way between Detroit and Tobermory. Grey- hound buses will operate via Windsor, Chatham, Sarna, Grand Bend, Goderich, Kincsedine and intermediate points. Immediate connections without waiting are also planned by Western Ontario Motorways both to and from London, at Goderich, Modern motor -coaches of the latest type are being assigned 'to these Detroit-Tobermory • runs, it was emphasized. All are pleas- antly ventilated and comfortably. cool. Details of the new service are published in an advertisement on: Page Eleven today. CALLED TO DUJNGANNON DUNGANNON—Rev. Charles A, Winn has been extended the I call of the Lucknow and Dun- gannon Presbyterian churches by the congregations. "