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Clinton News-Record, 1951-08-30, Page 1Serving for 86 Years No. 35 -The 111 THE NEW ERA -87th YEAR Home Paper With, the News CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 1951 eco THE NEWS -RECORD -71st YEAR cije ftr t (coYu11111== • Westward Ho!... (By Richmond Atkey) • IN LAST WEEK'S ISSUE OF your hometown paper, we prom- ised that we would provide, in succeeding issues, a few word pictures of our .vacation trip west to the annual convention of the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Assoceiation in Winnipeg, Man. . That is quite a tall order, but we hope we shall be able to make • the articles interesting enough to be read and absorbed by our 10,000 readers . , a * a. THE CNR'S CRACK TRANS - continental flyer, "The Contin- ental Limited", was ourmeans of locomotion, and having a long weekend to spend before the con- vention got under way in the Manitoba metropolis, we decided to stop off at Minaki Lodge, sit- uated in the northwestern tip of Ontario where the Lake of the 'Woods flows into the Winnipeg River and thence, on into Lake Winnipeg and later into Hudson Bay . . This posh summer re- sort, only 114 miles east oft Win- nipeg, is operated by the CNR on lop -level lines, and eater's chiefly to a Midwestern United States clientele a ,n m BCT REALIZATION THAT. WE. still were in good • old (or New) Ontario was emphasized by the fact that there was no charge for a fishing licence, while the lads from south of the border were charged $6.50 and Manitob- ans $3.25 ... That. was one com pensation for being an Ontarlan and still in Ontario, although many people up there think that section should be a separate province or even' pert of Mani- toba, to which,. it lies so dose! It is a long way from the centre of things in this Prov- ince! . , . * a ,. • CleRTAINLY, WE WENT FISH- ing, with our own rod and tackle lugged all the way ikom Clinton, for the lakes and rivers are sup - ,posed to be darting with fish wantingbe to caught We saw them practically jumping out of' the Winnipeg River, gut the brief time we were there, wehad no luck in tempting them :. Perhaps we had the wrong bait or something . , Experience and time -sometimes count, even in fishing , , a a m HOWEVER, WE SAW SOME fine fish that were caught . , . The biggest one, of course, was one that achieved continent -wide publicity . . , It was a 36 -pound maskinonge, caught in the bulg- ing Winnipeg River about five miles downstream from- Minaki, be. R. J. Crosset, Cincinatti, Ohio, a regular guest at the Lodge , . , Lucky fellow, for he caught a 1614 -pounder the day before . The big one had a length of 51 inches and girth di 21ei inches, no less .. , The boys around camp said Crosset was a real fisherman, and he must have been to land that one! , . a a * WE HAD PLANNED TO GO after "muskies" on, the last day there, but unfortunately, rapidly changing temperatures on the ,river gave us a beautiful cold and the big day was off , , a a a SO ON TO WINNIPEG WE went on the early morning train, with frost tingling the air and a bit of feeling in our bosom that we would like to try "Muskie" fishing some other time .. Ar- rived at the Royal Alexandra Hotel, we checked in and regist- ered and prepared for four days of convention : . * a a e NO SOONER HAD WE GOT organized and entered the con- Vention halt than the smiling face of Jack Thornton, an old friend of college days at the University of Toronto, greeted u's . "is there anything I can do?", was his first question.. , Yes, there was..He could :get"os a doctor quick -like, to do something far our cold which we had caught while "fishing" on the Winnipeg River at Minaki , .. He did He took us in his cam to the CNB clinic over in the ONE. Station and we received a shot of peni- cillin that helped us no end , . Jack, it might be explained, is CNR Public Relations represent ative for the Prairies , r• e . RETURNING TO THE HOTEL, we had lunch arid heard a very fine address on "The Words We Use", to which we have referred editorially today ... After lunch- eon, we had the very great pleasure of meeting a former Clinton girl, Miss Clara Holmes, now with the Public Relations Department of the CPR . A 'great friend of Miss Ruby Irwin,, Miss Holmes is a daughter of a farmer minister of Rattenbury St, Methodist Church and asked to be reminded to all her old friends in Clinton , a e * THEN WE RAN INTO GORDON Hall, a delegate to the convention and former Clinton boy who now publishes The Halidmand Advo- cate, Cayuga, Ontario, and whom we were •very glad to see , He is a son of G. E. Hall, for- mer publisher of . The News- ---^-o. The Weather 1951 1950 High Low High Low Aug. 23 66 40 80 60 24 71 41 81 56 25 78 44 80 57 26 77 50 77 60 27 76 59 84 . 65 28 82 61 77 67 29 85. 59 75 62 Rain: none Rain: 1.05 ins, 6c a Copy 2,125 Copies A Week $2.50 a Year Clinton Now Changed Over To 60 -Cycle Power Popular "Head Man" at CDCI PRINCIPAL EDWARD A. FINES, B,A., Will commence his 26th year as tinuation school and completed head of Clinton District Cblleg- it at Orangeville High School, iate Institute (formerly Clinton Having decided to make teach - Collegiate Institute) when school .ing his career, he then attended commences for the fall term next the University of Toronto, maj- Tuesday morning, Septembr 4, at oring in mathematics. 9.30 o'clock. ABOVE reproduc- "Before he came to Clinton, tion is from a recent photograph. Mr. Fines taught at London "Our Principal, Mr, Fines" is Technical School. When he first dealt with in en interesting ar- arrived at CDCI, Mr. Fines must tide published in "De Scholar' have been almost as busy as he the CDCI Year Book for 1950- is now, for he taught boys' PT„ 51, which has just been pub- cadets, science and mathematics, lished by the students of the He certainly had a complete school and printed by The schedule! Three years after he NEWS -RECORD. The tributewas came here to teach, Mr. Fines written by Marguerite Hail, a became principal of CDCI. Ever Grade 12 pupil. since that time, he has taught `First and foremost on our science and mathematics as well teaching staff is our principal, as assuming all the responsibil- Mr. Fines. He is the hub of the hies of , a principal. wheel, for it is around his hard "Mr„ eines is an ardent base - work end expert guidance that ball./ and when the World almost everything pertaining to Seri ores around you will CDCI revolves. find m �as excited as anyone. "Mr. Fines was born in Duf- I am sure everyone in CDCI has term :County and it was there been favoured by hearing at that his education began. 'He at- least one joke from Mr. Fines tended a little red school house, for he always has a few tucked which he says he will a always, up his sleeve to cheer us up remember. It may seem strange and urge us on with out studies. to us that a man with so much "You would travel farand wide education would remember such before you could find a principal an insignificant little spot, but as efficient as Mr. Fines, No Mr. Fines can recall many un- problem is ted difficult for him forgettable incidents of his boy- to solve and he is always willing hood days which happened there, to help and encourage any stud - "Mr, Fines began his second- ant. Hats off to our principal, ary education at Shelburne Con- Mr. Fines!" INVESTIGATE BAREFACED GARAGE JOB Robbery of $200 worth of auto- mobile accessories from Wells Auto Electric, King Street, over the weekend was accomplished through opening the large over- head doors from the inside and backing a light truck or passeng- er car into the garage. Local police, who are Investi- gating the daring burglary, are working on information that a passenger oar end titres youths not belonging to Clinton, were implicated, according to Chief of Police Joseph Ferranti, It is believed that the robbery may have taken place while the police were investigating an al- leged car theft Sunday evening, At any rate, it took place some time 'between 8.30 p.m., Satur- day, and Monday morning when the results of the robbery were discovered by the proprietor, William 0, Wells, when he went to work. How entry to the building was accomplished is not known, Record, and learned his trade in this shop * :i * ROVING OVER THE EDITOR- ial page of Winnipeg Free Press, Gordon's eagle eye spotted an item of interest in Clinton , Under the heading of "birth- days", it was stated that John Munro, Portage la Prairie, Man„ was born in Clinton on August 13, 1862 . . . That makes _Mr. Munro 89 years of age. end our congratulations on reaching such a ripe old age . .. Does anyone remember him? , e. * a e LATER, DURING THE CON- vention, we had as our guest for an evening, F/O Hal Grant, who graduated from RCAF Station, Clinton, lest spring, and now is head of telecommunications at, RCAF Station, Winnipeg Although a native Winnipeger, he sincerely likes Clinton, and would prefer nothing better than a posting bark here , , a a a AND ONE MORNING WHILE we were still in bed, we heard the cheery voice over the tele- phone of F/L G. G. "Ray" Ag- new, nonehalantey flying from Vancouver, B.C., to his 'Ilene at Greenwood, N.S. Rey used tobe the efficient Public Re- lations' Officer at Station Clfn- ton, before he left here in No- vember 1949 . Unfortunately, we were unable to see him be- cause he was leaving immediat- ely for the east , , s a a IN NEXT WEEK'S, ISSUE, WE may try to settle down and give our readers a few further details of our trip to Western Canada in August , Premier Frost Speaks At P -C Convention Premier Leslie M. Frost will be chief speaker at a Huron Bruce Progress/in Conservative nominating convention in Wing- ham Town Hall on Wednesday evening next, Sept. 6, to choose a candidate for Huron -Bruce riding. Other speakers will be Thomas L. Pryde, MLA for Huron. L. E. Cardiff, MP for Huron North; Howie Meeker, recently -elected MP for' Waterloo -South; J. Fred Edwards, MLA for Perth; and C. E. "Zeb" Janes, MLA. for Lainbton East. Premier Frost will speak on Ontario's pro cess. A reception for the premier will follow the meeting. John W. Hanna, Wingham, has. represented the riding since 1943. ON VISIT TO EIRE Mss. Norman Fitzsimons, Clin- ton, sailed from New York Tues day on toe S.S. "America" for Queenston, Eire, and plans to spend several months with r family whom she has seen for 20 years, They reside` at Mount Ross, Hedtord, Gelwey. Following her marriage to Nor- man Fitzsimons. local butcher, she arrived in Clinton just five years ago. Graduates Saturday IWISS MARGARET SLOMAN, WBN., tliho graduates Saturday, September 1, from the Can- adian Mothercraft Institute, Toronto. Miss Siosnan is a pro- duct of Clinton District Col- legiate Institute and after a, well-earned vacation in town will commence her nursing duties in Toronto .September 1. She is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sidman, Clin- ton and Capreol. .. G. THOMASON , LUCKY' WINNER OF $1,000 CASH George Thomason, Clinton, didn't • leave London until around 8.30 pm. 'last Friday, arriving at Clinton Lions Bingo party in Lions Arena about ten o'clock. That . wasn't too late, however, for Mr. 'Thomason, who is twee - trimming foreman for 'Rural Hydro, to hold the winning card --all 'by himself --for the $1,000 cash jackpot. Accepting ,the prize, lie said: "Thanks, folks, for the anise - time" It is understood George plans to use the money to retire the mortgage on his home in "Little England." So successful was the last bingo, with the Arena holding a huge crowdes that. the Lions Club is holding another $1,000 jackpot bingo 'in the same place Thurs- day evening, next, September 6, with $515 other eesli prizes, bringing the total up to $1,515. Miss . Joyce Baechler, Goderich, won the $150 special, and Gordon Refs, Goderich, the $75 special, Mrs. Roy Goodhue, Adestral Park, RCAF Station, Clinton, was the winner, of the $50 special. Regular $15 cash prizes were won as follows: 1-W. Blacker, Exeter; Mrs. • Swan, Seaforth; W. Commander, Clinton; 2 - Mrs. Clarence Connell, Clinton; John Durst, Clinton. 3 -Terry Jack- son, RCAF; Mrs. Harker, Clin- ton; Charles Brown, Clinton; 4 --Mrs. J. Stierry, Exeter; 5 - Mrs. Hartman, Goderich; E. R. Sale, Goderich' 7 -,Mrs. Hartney, Goderich; Mrs. Ivan Jervis, Holmesville; 3 --Mrs. James Turn- er, Clinton; 9 - Mrs. Stanley Kennedy, London; 10 -Mrs. Alex Masse, Zurich; I1 -Mrs. Gordon Reis, Goderich; Mrs. R. Y. 'jRat- tin, Clinton; 12 -six winners in- cluding W. Burton, Clinton; Mrs. Alex Glousher,. Parkhill; and Mrs; Murray Sheardown, Gode- rich; 13-F. A. Thompson, Bay- fied; J. G. Todd'- Stratford; 14 - Mrs. G. Lawson, Clinton; Mrs. W.. Harvey, Clinton; 15 --Mrs. H. Clinton; Mrs. Jaren Currie,es Carpenter, Adastral Park, RCAF Station; 16 --Mrs, Gordon Bedard, Goderich; Ed Fink, Hensall; Mrs. William Reid, Clinton, COUPLE FETED ON MARKING 25 YEARS WED. Mr. and Mrs, 'Ernest .1. Little, Goderich Township, were pleas- antly surpr' d,. on Saturday evening, A 25, on their ar- rival horn a short vacation in"Grand • • , to find 30 of their friends andrelatives gath- ered at their home to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. The dining room' was beauti- fully decorated with pink and white streamer%, bells, silver horse shoes and miniature bride and groom. The table was' lovely with decorated white wedding cake, flanked with silver tapers and pink gladioli. Their son Ford, on behalf of their family, presented them with a five -piece silver tea . service. Mrs. H. McCartney, the bride's aunt, presented two pieces of silver from the relatives, and Mrs. A. O. Pearson and 1't rs. Z. Happy presented three silver pieces from the friends present and absent. The evening was pleasantly spent in playing bingo and "500". A solo was rendered by Pam. Saddler in her usual charming voice and merner. Twenty-five years •ago, in St. Philip's Anglican Churoh, Walt- er's Falls, Rev. Digby Dickson conducted the ceremony, uniting in marriage Emily R. Ford, only daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred G. Ford, Goderich Town- ship, to Ernest J. Little, only son of Mr.' and Mrs. J. B. Little, Clinton. They have four sons: John F., Saint John, N.B.; Ford B., God - elide; • Harry R., Grand Bend; Frank E., Fort William, A sumptuous lunch was pre- pared and served by Mrs. J. Happy, Mrs. A. O. Pearson and Mrs. Carl Fisher. A toast to the bride and groom was proposed by H. McCartney, to which the groom responded. Many messages of congratula- tions were received by the happy couple, Guests were present from RCAF Station, Clinton, Goderich Township, and Goderich. 0 Mrs. W. R Jowett Sells Home . io E. J. Jacob (By our Bayfield correspondent) Mrs. William R, Jowett has sold her, home on Bayfield ' Ter- race and adjoining, lots on:Cellina Street to Ervin J. ("Dick") Jacob, Clinton. This historic old building, formerly The River House, was purchased bythe late W. R. Jowett and converted into a residence more than 33 years ego, Mrs. Jewett, .whose plans for future' residence are at present uncertain, will be greatly missed, in the village, 0 COMING EVENTS Gordon R. Hearn, Optometrist, will be in Clinton at the home of Mrs. B. C. Hearn, Huron St., Monday and Tuesday' next, sSep- tember 3 and 4. Please note the different' days this week. One of the best dance ,places is Crystal Palace Ballroom, Mit- chel1., Every Friday might, to Don Robertson and Ranch Boys. 33`5-6-7p F/Lieut. J. H. Lynch Honoured by Lions F/L James Id. Lynch, who had been a'resident of Clinton and Adastral Park for the past .five Years, was signally honoured by the members of Clinton Lions Club at a pleasant function fol- lowing the bingo party in Lions Arena Friday evening last. President Lorne Brown, in be- half of the members, made they presentation of a 'beautiful table to .F/L Lynch, who leaves next Monday for RCAF Station, Tren- ton, where he has been posted. The recipient replied fittingly in behalf of Mrs. Lynch and him- self. F/L Lynch has been Educa- tional Officer at RCAF Station forthe past five years, and will assume similar 'duties at Trenton Station. He was electedeasdireet- or of the Lions Club for 1951-2-3. 0 FOUR YOUTHS ARE REMANDED FOR ONE WEEK Charged with car theft and "joy riding", four youths appear- ed in magistrate's court at God- erich today, following an escap- ade which took place in Clinton about nine o'clock Sunday even- ing. They were remanded one week. The driver of the car, Donald Long, also was charged with driving a car without a licence. Others charged were Pat O'Dris- cili, Francis McDonald and Fred Hargrave. They were represent- ed by Frank Donnelly, K.C„ Goderich. According to Chief of Police Joseph Ferrand ,a 1937 model Ford, car, owned y Orville El- liott, Brussels, was taken from. Howard . Turner's White Rose Service Station parking lot, Hu- ron St., where it had been left for sale, Police were summoned when the car careened into a hydro pole on Isaac St., south of the lawn bowling green. Damage was estimated at $200. According to polite, a fifth youth, Roger Chevrefils, was in- jured in the crash, and was taken to Westminster Hospital, Lon- do,n by ambulance. He stiffer - ed a compound fracture of the forearm, cut and bruises. In, the investigation, Chief Ferrand was assisted by Provin- dial 'Constable 'Fred Fox, Code - rich, and RCAF police. -•-o \ Delegates Return From Legion Parley On their return as delegates from the 17th Provincial bi- annual Canadian Legion Conven- tion held at Cornwall, August 19-23, Comrades R .Y. Hattin and J. R. Butler, accompanied by their wives, took the long way home through the Central Adir- ondack mountains, New York State. They report a very interest- ing convention and an enjoyable outing. KIPPEN YOUTH SUFFERS BREAK UNDER TRACTOR Grant McGregor, 16, Kippen, received a fractured left leg Tuesday when he was pinned beneath a toppling elector on a sideroad northwest of Hensall, The youth, driving the tractor, failed to see a deep ditch and the front wheels ran into the ditch. When the tractor rolled over, the boy dumped almost clear of the machine. By -passers lifted the heavy machine off ,the boy's leg. eon of Mr, and -Mfrs. Robert 'tate Gregor, Kippen, he was taken to Clinton Public Hospital for treat- ment endtaken to his home. He wsa attended by Dr. J. C. God- dard, Hensall, Only Water.Iiimps Remain on 25 -Cycle Youth's Wallet Takes Long. Ride (By our Hensall correspondent) It's tough work picking beans but it's tougher when you are 12 years old and you lose your wallet containing all your earnings., So Donald,MacLaren, Hen - sell, discovered when he lost his wallet containing his money and' a few other pos- sessions, which weren't worth too much, except to a boy - odds and ends, a photo or two, and tickets to the fair. He was riding a combine on the farm of Allen Crerar, a week ago, helping to bring in thebarley, when he found his wallet missing. Donald felt badly but gave it up for lost. Monday of this week the missing wallet returned in a letter. It seems that, the barley Donald was cutting was shipped from Hensall to a big elevator in Toronto, where someone found it in a pile of grain and returned' it Intact. 0 AUBURN GROUP HOLDS SPLENDID FLOWER SHOW • (By our Auburn correspondent) • The Town of Clinton as now "converted" from 25 - cycle to 60 -cycle power, with the "juice" coming through • the Seaforth sub -station. The conversion finally evolved 'e shortlybefore noir, today, following more than ewe hours. "cut" when power was off.. Whether that means Clinton - lens now have decided to lead a better way or life, remains to be seen, At any rate, they may say truthfully that they "are converted," But not exactly 100 per cent. The changeover has not yet come to the waterworks pumping sta- tion which remains on 25 -cycle With the assistance of a huge "converter" parked just outside the Parser House. A. E: tun -shall, superintendent of Clinton Public Utilities Com- mission, stated today that it would 'be the best part of a week. before this little task is accomp- lished, Water Supply Good In the meantime, the water level is being kept up in the standpipe, and there will be plenty of water for all purposes. This ties in, to some extent, with the new water well, which shortly will go into production, A main is being laid firom the well to the storage tank, just east of the pumping station. Eventually, the pump !for tees well will arrive from California Auburn Horticultural Society ( "There is no need to held its first flower show in the about the water su 1 ," worry Fores ter'is Hall on Friday after- I intendant Rumball yreassurred noon. ,The NEWS RECORD. "We are The success of the floral dis- making sure that there will be play exceeded everyone's great -'plenty of water for all purposes. est expectation and was a tribute 'A little hitch occurred this week, to ;hose members who contribut- t but the trouble was corrected ed so much time and effort :speedily." Mrs. McCallum, Blyth, 'judged Changeover Successful the entries which revealed the) The Superintendent declared following results: Table 1, 1st, that everything had gone off ac - George Raithby, 2nd, Mrs. R. J. cording to schedule, with a min - Phillips, 3rd, Mrs. William etrau- irnum of complaints. However, ghan; Table 2, 1st, Miss Laura he said he was keeping his fing- Phillips, 2nd, Mrs. Gordon Tay- ers crossed until later this week. ler, 3rd, Mrs. Fred Ross; Table But he was of the opinion that 3 (gladioli), 1st; Mrs. Harry Arm -!the changeover had been very strong, 2nd, Mrs. Herb Mogridge, successful. 3rd Mrs. Mogridge; Table 41 This observation was echoed (Table Centres). 1st, Mrs, W. T. by many citizens, who admired Robison, 2nd, Mrs. Robison, 3rd,'the efficiency of the REPO and Mrs. William Straughan; Table 5' Comstock organizations. Corn - (Potted Plants), 1st, Mrs. R. J. plaints are telephoned, d&rectler Phillips, 2nd, Mrs. Ed Davies, 'to Seafarth, phone 570, with ad - 3rd, Mrs. William Straughan; justments made in record time. Table 6 (Mixed Flowers); 1st, The first two "cut -overs" took Mrs. Harry Armstrong, 2nd, Mrs, place Wednesday and 'Thursday F. O. Mcllveen, 3rd, Mrs. James lest in the north and northwest - Craig, ern. sections of the town. There were floral contributions + The remainder of the town from pupils of local school which has been done with dispatch were judged as follows: S.S. No. during the past four days, with 9, Hullett (Zinnias), 1st, Ruth red trucks and busy woikanen Andrews, 2nd, Shirley Deer; SS, rushing hither and yon. The town No. 5, Hullett (Zinnias), 1st, has been a veritable bee -hive of Margaret Nevins, 2nd. Betty Rob- activity, inson, 3rd. Rena 'McOlinchey( ' The south-eastern section, plus S.S. No. 5, Hullett (Aster), Gladys a small strip around Princess St. MOORS he and. all •will be " " There also was a display of E. was completed on Monday, bird houses fromy ! The western section south of pupilsin local Huron St. was done on Tuesday. schools. Prizes werereawarded � The southwestern section was as follows: S.S. No, 5, Hallett, completed yesterday, 1st, Bill Dobie, 2nd, Gordon Mac- t The north-eastern section, be - 9, e Hulled, , 3rd, Ross Sturdy, S.S. No, rn nduulled, 1st, Alvin Deere 2nd, eastern,tweenthe wasnorthechanged atodayso, th- Gordon Daer, l The above description is only During its inaugural season the' a rough attempt to define the Horticultural Society etas done limits of work on the various much to improve civic pride as days. There was some overlap - may be seen in the beauty of the ping, to be sure, village. One of the undertakings : Now that conversion -long her- • has been the beautifying of ne 'aided finally is an accomplished gloated corners, fact, most consumers are of the Mrs, F. 0. Mollveen is press- opinion that there is a vast im- dent Of the organization and Mrs. provement in lighting and power C, M. Straughan is secretary. efficiency. MAKES FINE SHOWING I "The flicker's all gone now," Beverley Boyce, song of Mr. tone resident pfd -and truly! and Mrs. Bert Bayes, Clinton, o made an excellent showing in HENSALL BINGO the music festival at Canadian DISTRIBUTES National Exhibition, Toronto, last week. In the piano class for $500 IN PRIZES boys 13 years and under, Bev was . fourth in 19 entries from -- Winnipeg to Montreal, scoring (By our Hensalii correspondent) 164 marks against the winner's The monster bingo held in the 166. The renditions were Community Arena, Hensall, Mon- "France" on "France" and "Italy." day evening sponsored by leen- !sae Branch, Canadian Legion and ,Ladies' Auxiliary, was a grealt Ray Rumba!! Retires Here jseceess. Prizes totalling $500 were given away during Former Bell Telephone Man'H . f A telephone career which be- gan in ,Clinton in 1905 at the age of 14, ended recently with the retirement on pension of R. J. R. (Ray) Rumball, general plant placement' supervisor for the eastern, area of The Bell Tele- phone Company of Canada in Montreal. Now a resident of Clinton, Mr. Rumball is building a new home here. Born in Clinton, Mr. Rum - ball began his telephone careee. here assisting his motther, Mrs. Clara Georgia Runvbele as an operator. Mrs. Rumball, who lives en Rattenbury Street, was commercial manager of the Bell Company's office in Clinton at. the time of her retirement on' pension in January, 1933, after 23 years' service. In 1408, Mr. Rumball left Clin- ton on being appointed an in- spector at Goderich. He later was transferred to Stratford, back to Clinton- and to Seaforth. In: 1920, he moved to London, as division equipment • superintend- ent, and in October 1926, became Montreal division plant supervis- or at Montreal. In October 1929, he Was trans- ferred to Ottawa as division plant superintendent, eastern Ontario division, and in November 193X he returned to Montreal as divis- R. J. R. (RAY) RUMBALL ion plant superintendent. lie was appointed general plant place- ment supervisor in September 1946. • Prior to his leaving Montreal, 3 Mr. Rumball was' presented with t a piece of luggage. f the evening. Winners for the three specials were: $150, Mrs. Therein Joynt, ansae and Mrs. H. Fairservice, Clinton (tied, $7.5 each); $75 Jack Cooper,. Kippen; $50, Mrs. R. Mc- Donald, Clinton, •and Bob Mc- Kenzie, Hensall (tied, $25 each(, Winners of 'the fifteen rounds at $15 each were: 1 -.Bob Sang- ster and Mrs. P. Graham, Hen - sail; 2 --.Bob Rowcliffe, Hensall; 3 -Paul Hoe, Wes Venner, Hen- sall, C. Saunders, Exeter; 4 -Ted Elliott, Exeter; 5 -Mrs. James A. Paterson, Hensall; 6 -Muriel Riv- ers, Seaforth; 7-T. Brintnell, Hensall; 8-E. Sims, Exeter, Mrs. A. Townsend, Henseil; 9 -Mrs. Scott, Royal Oak, Mich„ BobMcKenzie, Hensall, Mr. Halley, Exeter, Sam Rennie, Hensall, Ted Johnson, Exeter; 10 -Miss Han- nah Murray, Hensall; 11 - Miss Gladys Luker, Remain 12 -Mrs. Harold Bonthron and Joe Flynn, Hensall; 13 -Ed Cowan, Exeter; 14 -John Farquhar, Hensall; le - Mrs. T. Brintnell, Mrs. G. Brod- erich, Hensall. In a. novelty bingo 22 received free passes to the next monster bingo. Jack Tudor was master of ceremonies. Members of the Legion were linesmen; Ladled of the Auxiliary conducted a booth e Usual holiday hours at Clinton Post Office will prevail. on Men day next, Labor Day, . September :' 10.30 to 11.30 am, and 1.30 e 2.30 p.m. Public lobby open rom 8. a.m. tp 6 p.m. only.