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Clinton News-Record, 1950-12-07, Page 1Christmas Shopping Edition r THE NEW ERA-86thYEAR 1 eco THE NEWS-RECORD-70thYEAR First Section N. 49 The Home Paper With the News CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7 1950 6c. a Copy $2.50 Mayor and Most QfTownCouncjl Police _.Investigate Daring Burglaries Police are continuing their in- vestigetion of two break-ins Which took place in Clinton Fri- day night or early Saturday morn- ing, involving two office safes hut no cash. ' Chief of Police Leo Kelly stated today that• he expected: are arrest to be made this week. According to the police, appar- ently the culprits—and there must have been several of them -- broke broke into M. McAdam's tool house on Bayfield Road and took some tools, including a pinch bar and' a pick: Grigg's Coal Office Next move was to bleak into A, G. Grigg and Son's coal of- flee, near the CNR tracks, which was discovered by Chief Kelly. A lock on the front door had been battered off, and then the burglars proceeded to smash a hole in the steel safe, after shov- ing it over on its face. The hole was about eight by ten inches. No cash was taken from the safe, as it contained none, but papers were strewn about the floor. CNR Burglary Don Kuntze, CNR telegraph operator, discovered the break- in at the CNR office, across the tracks from Grigg's, about 5.45 a,m. Entry had been gained by smashing a lock. Horace Elvidge, CNR agent, reported that the handle and dial had been bat- tered off the safe. Apparently, the culprits were surprised in their labors. A • bar and pick were found nearby. Similar burglaries took place recently et Dublin and Walton railway stations, Chief Kelly said. Suitcases Opened In the ticket office, two suit- cases' of clothing were broken open and their contents strewn about. The clothing and suit - eases belonged to RCAF per- sonnel. e JUVENILE CHARGED Charged with breaking and entering and theft from Fred Sloman's vacant house on Matilda St. Thursday night Iast, a 14 -year- old boy will appear in juvenile court at Goderich. Chief of Po- lice Leo Kelly stated that the residence was entered and some small articles stolen. e FINED FOR CARELESS DRIVING Pleading guilty to a charge of careless driving as a result of an accident on Victoria St., near the Bank of Montreal corner, on Sdturday evening, November 18 a g, W. Parks was fined $10 and costs and had his licence suspended for two years. Chief of Police Leo Kelly investigated and laid the information. , -n The Weather, 1950 1949 High Low High Low Nova 30 31 26 37 27 Dec. 1 30 18, 35 30 2 40 20 32 33 3 45 23 30 12 4 •34 29 37 27 5 34 30 31 21 6 33 26 30 16 Rain: .34 ins. Rain: .10 ins. Snow: 21 ins. NEW RECTOR IS INDUCTED AT BAYFIELD (By our Bayfield correspondent) The induction of the Reverend H. J. E. Webb into the parish of Trinity, Bayfield, St. James, Middleton, and St. John's Church, Varna, was held in • Trinity Church on Wednesday of last week and despite the inclemency of the weather, there was a good attendance for this impressive ceremony, Ven, Archdeacon C. W. Fore- man, London read the Bishop's mandate. Others taking part in the service were Rev. B. Farr, Goderich, Rev. T. Dale Jones, Seaforth, and F/L C. L. Harding, Protestant Chaplain, RCA F, Clinton. Churchwardens J. E. Hovey and Lloyd 'Scotchnier, Bayfield, and Alfred Hudie, Middleton, present- ed the Rector with the church key. Hymn 466 "We Love the Place, 0 God" was sung. The Arch- deacon then led the incumbent, Churchwardens and other clergy to the font, prayer desk, leeturn and pulpit, and altar at which the customary charges were read and duly responded to by Rev. H. J. E. Webb. "Let us not be weary in well doing" was the theme of the ad- dress given by Rev. T. Dale Jones. He commended the Rector to the congregation and asked for prayers on his behalf. He said that he knew that Mr. Webb would give a good account of himself for he had worked with him• in the Peace River District. Sometimes the thermometer was 40 or 50 below zero but Mr. Webb could always be counted on to get there—sometimes on horse- back. He was a house-to-house visitor and he felt that he would be like the father of a family to all. He also pointed out that we should examine ourselves and that as the Rector has a respon- sibility to. his .Lieople,so we nave a responsibility,to the Rector and his family, and he hoped that Mr. Webb would stay in this per- ish for some years. Following the service, those present repaired to the Orange Hall . where refreshments were served and a social hour enjoyed. Silver candlesticks, mauve and white chrysanthemums and silver baskets graced the table done with a lace cloth. 0 Dairy Cows in Demand. Replace Condemned "Almost every day we are re- ceiving inquiries from local farm- ers ers as to where they can secure dairy cows to replace those which have been lost in the T -B test," R. G. Bennett, agricultural rep- resentative for Huron County, stated today. Heavy snow falls have held up the completion of corn picking and during the past week little has been done in harvesting the turnips that are still out. Farm- ers report having plenty ofhay and grain supplies or hand. CDCI Commencement High Standard Sets Clinton District Collegiate In- sstitute's annual Cbmmencement Exercises attained the usual high standard at presentations in the Auditorium Thursday and Fri- day evenings last to large aud- iences. Highlight of Thursday evening was the presentation for the first time of the Canadian Legion_ Trophy for WOSSA Junior Boys' basketball championship 1950 to Bob Elliott, captain of the team, ' by Robert N. Irwin, president, Clinton Branch No. 140,, and J. D. Thorndike, chairmen of the ' Legion Sports Committee, Rev. E. R. Stanway,. Brucefield, made the presentation of. other athletic and shooting awards. Rev. D. J. Lane, minister of Clinton Pres- byterian Church, addressed the graduating classes at the Friday evening performance, and made the presentation of diplomas. The remainder of the program was common to both evenings, and indicated the wide range pf skills possessed by the students under the. able direction of the teachers. Athletes Honoured Track and field champions honoured were: CDCI champions —senior. girls, 'Shirley Falconer; intermediate girls, Joanne Castle; junior girls. Joyce Hawkins; sen- ior boys, Cameron Maltby; int- ermediate 'boys, Clare Maltby; junior boys, Murray Maltby; ju- venile boys, John Hartley;. FSSA senior boys, Cameron Maltby; intermediate boys, Clare Maltby; intermediate girls, Jo- anne Castle; junior boys, Gerald Tebbutt. The Cadet cup for markeinanship went to Don Epps. Graduates Get Diplomas Graduation diplomas, honour graduation diplomas, and inter- mediate diplomas, were present- ed to the graduating ' classes, Scholarship awards were the Sir Ernest Cooper and University of Western Ontario, to William Andredws; ,,1nd the Third Carter to Lois Wood. Choir Makes Hit The School Choir under the direction of Miss Anna Pond, ATCM, made a big hit with sev- eral numbers: "You'll never walk alone","When as I view", "'Twas the niht before Christmaf' and "Ding! dong! Merrily on High." Soloists were Francis Denomme and Lola Jervis, with Ronald Philp as accompanist. Gymnastic . Skills A demonstration in elementary gymnastic skills was presented' by 21 well-trained' boys under the direction of W. 'B, Olde and P. Humphreys. Dancing Girl's An all -girl groupperformed a number of dances most accept- ably, under the direction of Miss June Fisher. The numbers in- cluded minuet, • Spanish circle, Viennese waltz, polka, varson- lenna, and volte. "Symphonettes" "The Symphonettes" provided humour in their presentation of comedy singing and acting, with the senior boys ofethe choir tak- ing the leading parts. It was directed by Graham Jenkins. "The Rippe Journey" Under the direction, of Miss Jane 'Hildebrand, six students presented a rollicking one -act comedy, "The Happy Journey", which depicted the journey made by the Kirby family from Eliza- beth. NJ, to Camden, NJ. The cast included.Bob Elliott, Rut h Clarke, Victor Harding, arilyn Howson, D. A. McKenzie, and Loraine Hamilton, with other students acting as stage • crew, and for eostemes and makeup. Likely To Run Again No One- Definitely Santa's Opened Shop Here In Clinton! . , and you've never before seen so many wonderful Christmas gifts. Here's the cream of the North Pole workshops! Hundreds and hundreds of gifts ... gay gifts, glad gifts, glorious gifts, all glit- tering and glamorous gifts , . . ready to be prized and cherished by those on your list. They're• all here in Clinton! • ... so come to Clinton early while the crowds are the smallest and the selections the choicest. Finish all your Christmas shopping in one fell swoop! DON'T BE A LAST-MINUTE SHOPPER! SHOP EARLY! GOOD PRICES RECEIVED FOR SHORTHORNS The Opportunity Sale of Scotch Shorthorn cattle was held from the Clinton Community Park Barns, Clinton, Tuesday afternoon. say of to con. The breeders of Shorthorn cattle from Huron County who made this sale possible were: John Ostrom, Honeymead Farms, Var- no; Clifford H. Keys and Sons, Elrnandorph Stock Farms, Varna; Robert M. Peck and Sons, Maple - dale 'Farms, Kippen; McKinley Farm and Hatchery, Zurich; Roy F. Pepper and Son, Oakshade Farm, Seaforth. This sale was the most success- ful sale of Scotch Shorthorn cattle that has been conducted in the Huron area to date. Auctioneers were W. S. O'Neil, Denfleld; Lincoln White, St. Marys; and E. W. Elliott, Clinton. The cattle were all in good finish with a large number in show shape. Total value of sale was $14,- 709. Average of 36 head was $409, Average of 30 head of females was $419,50. Average of six head of males was $354, The high female owned. by Clif- ford H. Keys and Sons sold for $710, being bought by D. 'Whyte, R.R. 2, Forest. The high male, owned by Ro- bert M. Peck and Sons, sold for $410 to a partnership of Perry Pennington and Joe Kieffer, Bruce County, A new breeder and extensive buyer atthis sale was. W. Illbury, Woodstock. This sale has been planned as an annual affair. Tuckersmith Pays For Chickens Killed Tuckersmith Township Council met in the Town Hall, Seaforth, on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 2. All members were present _ and Reeve Arthur Nicholson presided. Fox bounties amounting to $6 were paid, and payment of $6 was, made for chickens killed by dogs. Surety bond. on the Tax Col lector was renewed and premium of $37.50 was ordered paid the agent, M. A. Reid. e By-laws confirming the Assess- ment Roll and rate of taxation for 1950 were given their requir- ed readings and passed, Accounts passed were as fol- lows: Relief, $50; advertising; $29.93; a hospitalization, $3.73; Workmen's Compensation Board, admin. fees, $1.50;. fox bounties,. $6; chickens killed by dogs, $7310; !insuinsurance remium $37.50; re- { p $ rance typewriter,$3; supplies, Brucefielstreet lits, 4 69: postage, tax notices, $23• roads, $$1,393.64; salary and allowance, $125; postage and excise, $5. 8 PROCLAMATION 1 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS TOWN OF CLINTON NOMINATIONS Monday, Dec. 18 1950 ELECTION Wednesday, Dec. 27 1950 NOTICE Is hereby given that a meeting of the Electors for.the Nomination of Candidates for the positions pf Mayor, Reeve, Deputy Reeve, Councillors, Public Utilities Com- missioner, and Members of the Public School Board, for the ensuing . team, will be held in the TOWN HALL, CLINTON Monday Dec. IN, 1950 s Between the hours of 7.30 o'clock and 8.30 o'clock in the evening M. T. CORLESS, Returning- Officer and if necessary, an Election to fill the above named positionsp or any of them, will be held •on 27 Wednesday, December1950 , at the following places and by the following named persons, that is to say, in Sr. ANDREW'S WARD—At the, Town Hall, E. L. Mitten, Deputy Returning Officer. ST. JAMES' WARD..—Dr. George Elliott's Office, Victoria Street, T. G. Seribbins, Deputy Returning Officer. ST. JOHN'S WARD—Ball-Macaulay Show Room, King St., Lloyd Moore, Deputy. Returning Officer. ST. GEORGE'S WARD—At R. L. Jervis' Office, Albert St., Arthur Groves, Deputy Returning Officer. commencing at the hour of nine o'dock in the forenoon and continuing until the hour of five o'clock in the afternoon and the results will be publicly declared in the Town Hall, on Thursday, the 28th day of December, 1950, at 12 o'clock noon. On Wednesday, the 27th day ,of December, 1950, at the places, and within the hours aforesaid, the Electors will be asked to vote on the following question: "ARE YOU IN FAVOUR OF THE NUMBER OF COM- MISSIONERS OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES BEING. INCREASED TO FIVE MEMBERS" M. T CORLESS, Clerk and Returning Officer R. �, 48-49-50-.b Retiring A5 Yet Clinton Town Council held its December meeting in the Council Chdmber Monday evening with all members present and Mayor R. Y. Hattin presiding. Previously, Council had met In full committee in the Board Room. Election Prospects At the close of the meeting, Mayor Hattie paved the way for the 1950 Council members • to exprees'their aspirations for 1951, by stating his intention to stand again for election as Mayor un- less some other present member desires to step up. He has been Mayor in 1949-50. Reeve Dr. G. S. Elliott, and Aid. Antoine Clam, H. E, Hart- ley, Wilbert Glidden and M. J. Agnew were not too definite with regard to their intentions. Ald. D. M. Pegg stated his in- tention of allowing his name to go before the electors. Ald. W. J. Miller, who stood second last time, said he would not be a candidate for Council for 1951, but he did not say he would not be a candidate for some other office. A Deputy Reeveship is open for 1951. It is a new position in Council. Nominations take place on Mon- day, December 18, witfi election, if necessary, on Wednesday, De- cember 27. That Legal Account A short letter was received from Town Solicitor Frank Ping - lend, KC, respecting the account of Elmer Bell; KC, Exeter, for $250 for legal services for repre- senting the Town of Clinton at an assessment appeal hearing in Goderich .in October. There was some discussion, and Reeve G. S. Elliott stated that business was taking him to Exe- ter in a few rlaIs and he would meet Mr. Bell. Cemetery Regulations A communication was received i'rom Dr. A. B. Berry, Ontario Department of Health, defining certain cemetery regulations in answer to a letter from the Town Clerk. The content of this was suggested being tabled for 1951 Council. HOME MISSIONS ARE DISCUSSED BY PRESBYTERY Huron' Presbytery of the Unit- ed Church met on Tuesday in Brucefield. Rev. W. J. Rogers, Hensall, presided with Rev. A. W. Gardiner, Egmondville, sec- retary. Rev. Dr. R. T. Richards, Lon- don, spoke on behalf of the Home Mission work and on ministerial salaries. The minimum for 1951 is to be $2,500. Rev. W. J. Wool - trey, chairman of the M. and M. committee, brought in encourag- ing reports from almost all of the charges. Mr. Woolfrey also con- ducted a discussion of ways to augment the offerings to this fund. A lively discussion accompanied the reports of the Lay Delegates, N. W. Trewartha, Clinton, and the secretary, R, . P. Watson, Bruce - field, emphasized the need of vigilance in the present temper- ance situation. Charles Robert- son Goderich, felt that Huron residents should be on the alert in holding what we have in The Canada Temperance Act. Appreciation was given to Rev. W. A Beecroft, Wingham, for his work in writing the "Voice of Temperance" paragraphs that have been appearing in the local papers, and the wish that they be continued, Following remarks by Frank Howson, Wingham, it was plan- ned that on a special Sunday early in the new year, an appeal be made in all churches for funds to support the Huron County Temperance work. The ladies of the Brucefield Church supplied a sumptuous meal during the noon hour. The appearance of the newly -decorat- ed church was the subject of con- gratulatory remarks. The meeting was closed with a period of prayer for the peaceful resolving of present world prob- lems. SIX MONTHS' TERM IMPOSED ON STANLEY MAN Previously found guilty of keening o common bawdy house in Stanley Township, south of Brucefield, Joseph Nelson, 51, was sentenced to six months in an Ontario reformatory — the maximum term — by Magistrate D. E. Holmes in court at Gode- rich Thursday last. Accused's previous record, read in court, Included a conviction for attempted murder at Sand- wich in 1931 for which he served seven years, as well•as a number of other convictions. A charge of breaking, enter- ing and theft of drapes and a: quantity of bedclothes from a house in Grey Township, owned by J. A. Coombs, Stratford, was dismissed. Charges of keeping for sale and bringing liquor into Huron County, contrary to the 'CTA,, were withdrawn, Basil Duncan, Arthur Brooks, Graham Cluness and Jack Dunlop Weeded guilty to being "found - an" and were fined $10 and costs or tern days in jail. Ens Wells and Dorothy Anderson, charged with being inmates, oho plead- ed guilty and received similar sentences. Frank Falconer Named Murphy Lodge Master Frank Falconer was elected Worshipful Master of Murphy LOL No, 710, at the regular meet- ing which was held on Thursday evening last, with a good attend- ance of members and visitors present front Seaforth and God- erich. Past County Master, Asa Deeves, was in the chair for the election, Other officers elected were: deputy master, Bro, Douglas Freeman; chaplain, Bro. Mervyn Falconer; recording secretary, Bro, Mac Falconer: financial sec- retary Bro. learry R. Crich treas- urer, Wer. Bro. Henry Sloman; marshall, Bro. Clarence Cooper; first lecturer, Bro. Clarence Free- man; second lecturer, Bro. Ervin Andrew; first committeeman, Bro. Ivan' Turner; committee; Wor. Bro. George Falconer; Bros. Norman Livermore, Mitch. Mc- Adam, Wilfred H. Glazier; tyler, Leonard Cook; auditors, Wor, Bros. Lawrence Stephenson, N. W. Trewert.ila. The installation of officers is slated to take place on Thursday. evening; December 14. COMING EVENTS Ye good Olde Tyme Hayloft Hoedown, at Crystal Palace Ball- room, Mitchell, Friday night with music of Don, Robertson and' Ranch Boys. ! 49-50-b 'Christmas Concert, S.S. No. 4, Tuckersmith, Tuesday evening, December 14, 8.30 p,m., admis- sion, adults 25c, children free. Good programme. 49-b Clinton Hospital Aid Christmas as Bell, Tuesday, Dec 26. 9.30 p.m, to 1 a.m., CDCI Auditorium. Crane! ac's Orchestra, Dress op- tional $1 per person. 48-9-b Sale of Property Nbtice was received Nom Cent- ral Mortgage and Housing Corp•• oration of the first sale of prop- erty, and a chepue for $200 for the land was enclosed. Town Planilla- A letter was received from the Ontario Department of Planning and Development, and also a copy of the Planning Act. This was in reply to the town's inquiry re the matter of setting up Plan- ning and Development Board. After some little discussion, the decision was to have this carried forward to the 1951 Council, Purchase Binder Assessor J. W. Manning re. quested permission to purchase a binder for use in filing assess- ment and voters' records, to cost about $45. This was granted. Snowplowing Arthur St. Amens was%present, to inquire regarding his snow- plowing tender and was advised that he would be told as soon as there was proof that his equip- ment was satisfactory. Reeve Elliott, for Street Com- mittee, referred to snowplowing. He stated that the St. Amens blower equipment would be given a fair trial again when there Is more snow. Consideration was given to placing snow 'fenceat the north end of North St. There was nothing new to re- port from the Fire and Water, Property and Hospitalization Committees. Ald. H. E. Hartley presented the Finance Committee report for November. Two Permits Granted Council granted the following building permits: addition to Par- Knit Hosiery Limited building at. cost of about $6,000, to J. S. Parker; erect sign at place of business, Russell L. Jervis, he to assume all responsibility. Christmas Treats Council approved an expend- iture up to $40 for Christmas treats for the children of the community and approved- the Special Comrrtittee to work with the Lions Club, Chamber of Commerce, and Canadian Legion, in planning the 1950 Christmas Tree end parade. "Boxing Day" Holiday The Mayor was authorized to proclaim Tuesday, December 26, "Boxing Day," a . civic holiday. Meeting Dates The lee regular meeting of the 1950 Council will be held on Thursday evening, January 4, 1951, at the regular hour. The statutory meeting will, be held Friday evening, i)ecember 15, at the regular hour. Adopt Assessment Roll Bylaw No. 24 for 1950, to ,adopt the 1950 assessment roll, as pre- pared by Assessor J. W. Manning, was passed. 0 WESLEY-WILLIS WAIS The WMS of Wesley -Willis United Church will meet at the home of Mrs. George Beattie on Thursday, December 14', at 8 p.m. This will be the Christmas, meet- ing with Mrs. William Murch and her group in charge. A cordial invitation as extended to all ladies of the congregation.