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Clinton News-Record, 1951-10-18, Page 1Serving . Since 1865 THE NEW ERA -87th YEAR 1�[ews�R THE NEWS -RECORD -71st YEAR 2,126 Copies A Week No, 42 -The Home Paper With the News CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, 'OCTOBER 18, 1951 6c a Copy $2.50 a Year Battling Young Lions Reach End Of Play.off,Trail Th. a clever 'Clinton Lions team has made a name for itself in Midget baseball ranks this year, going farther along the Ontario play-off trail than any other minor baseball team in Clinton's history. FRONT ROW (left to right) --Stewart Taylor, coach; Bob Carrick, pitcher and third base, (captain); Bob Garen, right field; Jim Howes, utility; Ken Howes, utility; John Hartley, second base; Leslie Henderson, coach; MIDDLE ROW (left to right)—Terry Jenkins, catcher; Ron Carter, 'shortstop; Gerald Holmes, left field; Harris Calces, utility; Ken Patterson, third base and pitcher; "Ricky" Elliott, first base; Jack Cowan, centre field. REAR ROW (left to right)—Russel E. Holmes, manager and chairman Lions Club Sports Committee; Lorne Brown, president, Clinton Lions Club, the sponsoring group; Hugh R. Hawkins, Lions Deputy District Governor and vice-president, WOAA. • Zbe CO1 111111 (By Lucy Woods, Bayfield) WHETHER IT IS THAT EVEN the shrubbery has put on its gayest apparel to welcome Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh to Ontario, or just that Old Mother Nature hes be- come confused by the recent spot of Summer in Autumn, we know not, but in one instance at least the result is very beautiful , * * * ON SATURDAY, MRS. LLOYD Scotohmer sent us a-bimeneh-ofd a forsythia growing in her garden It is unique in that it com- bines the colours of three sea- sons—the reddish purple leaves of Autumn at the top, green leaves of Summer at the base, and the yellow bells of Spring hanging along underneath the branch , . * S * AS EVERYONE KNOWS — AT least those interested in horti- culture—the forsythia blooms in early Spring, the yellow bells glowing our profusion on the branches before the leaves come out . Mrs. Scotchmer hopes that the shrub, having bloomed twice this year will not have ex- hausted Its strength and its bright yeilew be missing fromher gar- den next Spring , B N * AND SPEAKING OF SUMMER, we observed insects in the gar- den lest week Welch ;are not usually abroad as late as this— large grasshoppers with black underwings edged with yellow, the very same ones which es a child we used to catch in Aug- ust and induce (by torture, no doubt) to "spit tobacco juice," cabbage butterflies; monarch but- terflies and dragon flies , , (By Richmond Atkey) A. RATHER UNCOMMON ANIM- el in these parts was discovered by Mrs, Fred Wallis, Bluewater Highway, at the back of her home on Sunday It was a large porcupine and it had been the cause of the death of several chickens . . After contacting Conservation Officer Bellinger, Clinton, the marauder was killed , * * ,, MR. BBELLINGER,STATED THAT porcupines are not at all plenti- ful in this area and that there is. no closed season for them . He also said that the porcupine has some queer characteristics, such as liking to eat wood — especially Wood that has been in contact with the human hand or body, absorbing human perspira- tion . For instance the por- cupine Would eat off the top of an axe handle Therefore, the animal is harmful to trees : , 44,+.4-044.+4.4,4.1044.1.444.144.40-40. AUBURN Bible Sunday The Bible Sunday, in connec- tion with the Bible Society, will be held in St. Mark's Anglican Church Sunday evening, Oct. 21, et 7,30. F/L (Rev.) C. L. Hard- ing, Protestant Chaplain, RCAF Station, Clinton, will give the address. 0 The Weather 1951 1950 High Low High Low Oct. 11 52 30 60 46 12 56 35 55 46 13 57 35 50 43 14 84 40 52 43 15 63 4'7 55 29 16 70 43 61 37 17 70 50 70 4e. rain: none rain: .55 ins, HOLMESVILLE +4i4 -4+* -.44-•+H Mrs, Gibson, Detroit, has been visiting with her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mulholland. Mr. and Mrs. George Mellwain, Goderich Township, were Sunday guests with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Trewartha. - Mr. and Mrs. A. Holmes, Miss K. Holmes and Mrs, Calvert, Goderich, were Sunday guests at Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Glidden's home. Mr. and Mrs. N. Heard and Mrs. Harrison on Sunday enter- tained several ,members of the Harrison family at their home in 'tht "village. - . Mr. and Mrs. Jack Yeo and children motored to London on Sunday to join the Throng :of Caneeians who gathered to see Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh, Mr, and Mrs. Harry Williams and family had as guests on Sun- day, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Jervis and Pauline, Clinton, Miss Glenda Mero, and John Ripley, RCAF Station, Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Trewartha on Thursday accompanied Mr, and Mrs. N. W. Trewarthe, Clin- ton, on a motor trip with friends at Dresden and with Rev, and Mrs. S. Miner end children, Flor- ence. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Norman Trewartha on the arrival of a little son, John Charles, in Clinton hospital last week, and to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Tre- wartha on the birth of their dau- ghter, Janice Marlene, Thanksgiving guests with Mr, and Mrs. 0, E. Glidden included Mrs. Gliddon's father, C. J. WaI- ters, and Mr. end Mrs. Arthur Grange and daughters, all of Auburn; Miss Marie Gliddon, London, and Frank Lawson, To- ronto. Over Thanksgiving Mr. • and Mrs. Lyell Symonds end child- ren, Toronto, visited with Mrs. Symonds' brother and sister-in- law, Mr. and Mrs. Ewan Ross. Mr, and Mrs. Ross and John motored to Toronto with them on Monday, returning the same night. Join Huron CAS Mrs. Evvan Ross joined the' staff of the Huron County Children's Aid Society on October 11, in the capacity of a social worker, with headquarters at Goderich., Plan Field Day The schools of Goderich Town- ship will hold their annual field day at the Union School this Fri- day afternoon, October 19, when (Continued on Page Ten) Brucefield Church's 75th Anniversary (By Brucefield correspondent)organ music by Mrs. J. R. Mur - An historic event of more than }dock and films shown by J. P. local interest is taking place in Bowey, Exeter, and several num- Brucefield this week in canner -}bars by a young nren's quartette, tion with the celebrating of the accompanied by Miss Eileen Giic- 76{th tanniversary of Brucefield `don of Holmesville United Church. In celebrating this event the history of the church goes back to a much earlier date. Around 1849 some of the members at Egmondville living nearest Bruce - field, seyeged . connectigos and formed a church here. Shortly after, Rev. John Ross was called to be minister and continued to be minister until union of the Presbyterian churches to form the Presbyterian Church in Can- ada in 1875. Mr. Ross and a part of the congregation preferred to remain with the "Free Church." Accord- ing to records a new church was opened on November 26 and the next year the present manse was built and which has provided a home for the ministers through- out the years. First minister was Rev, T. G. Thompson inducted in 1877. Following in the order named were Rev. J. H, Simpson (1866- 1893); Rev. Walter Muir (1895- 1899); Rev. E, H. Sowers (1899- 1912); Rev. J. H. Woods (1913- 1917); Rev. W. D. McIntosh (1918- 1924); Rev, C, G. Armour (1924- 1926); Rev. W. A. Bremner (1926-1938); Rev. H. E. Wright (1938-1941) ; Rev. G. F. N. At- kinson (1941-1946); Rev. E. R. Stanway (1946-1951); and our present minister, Rev. W. J. Maines who was inducted in June 1951. On Sunday, Oct. 14, services were conducted by Rev. E. R. Stanway, B.A., B,D., London, at 11 in the morning and 7.30 in the evening. There were large congregations at both services to hear Mr. Steamy preach inspir- ing and eloquent sermons. Harry Hoffman, Dashwood, was • guest soloist and the choir under the leadership of Mrs. J. R. Murdock, rendered anthems. At the morn- ing service Rev. W. D. McIntosh, B.A., of Galt; a former minister, assisted in the service and pro- nounced the benediction. In the evening Rev. Maines was in. charge of devotional exercises, On Tuesday evening a turkey dinner was served to approxim- ately 700 people in the church sheds. A program consisting OS IWednesday eveeing a worship service was held in the church auditorium. Thursday afternoon will be visitors day for WMS and WA I when all former members are invited to attene,- Friday evening, a concert will be held in the church consisting of local 'talent and others. ' Next Sunday, the Very Rev. J. H. Arnup, B.A., D.D,, secretary of the Board of Overseas Missions of the United Church, former Moderator, will be guest speak- er. Mrs, Sill Murdock, Hamil- ton, will be soloist, and at the evening service an augmented choir of - present and former members will give leadership in song, under the direction of Mrs. J. R. Murdock, choir leader. Boy Has Close Call In Bayfield Accident (By our Bayfield correspondent) The squeal of brakes = that dreadful herald of an accident -- struck terror into the hearts of those living in the vicinity of Main" Street, East of Clan Gregor Square, on ,!Friday last between 1 and 1.15 1.m. Teddy Abbott, ten -year-old son of Sgt. end Mrs. R. C. Abbott, "Mayfield," had a close call when he ran in front of a oar on the highway opposite the Davison residence. He, in company with other children, was returning to school. They were playing with chest- nuts on the pavement. Two large gravel trucks had just passed travelling south and Teddy dart- ed across the road in pursuit of a chestnut right in front of a northbound Plymouth car driven by A. Eager, Parry Sound. The driver did not see the boy until he hit him. The bumper of the car caught Teddy below his right knee and he wassthrown onto the pavement on his face. He was unconscious momentarily, b u t was soon able to give his name to those who went to his rescue. He was rushed to Dr. Oakes' office, Clinton, by Wilfred Heard and George Foote in the former's light truck. He sustained bruises and abrasions to his face, a cut under his chin which required severai stitches and one of his front teeth was broken. At first it was feared this his injuries were more extensive but Xrays revealed that no bones had been broken. After remaining in Clin- ton Hospital for a couple of days, he was able to come home where he is convalescing nicely. PC 'Zimmerman, Exeter, in- vestigated the accident. COMING EVENTS Bazaar and Tea, Varna Town Hall, Saturday, Oct. 20, from 3 till 5, under auspices Varna United Church WA.. Reception for Mr. and Mrs. Allan Hill, Town Hall. Varna, Wednesday, Oct. 24, at 9,30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Ladies pro- vide lunch. 42-b Gordon R. Hearn, Optometrist, will be in Clinton at the home of Mrs. B. C. Learn, Huron St., Tuesday and Wednesday next, October 23 and 24. 42-b Crystal Palace Ballroom, Mit- chelI, Friday, Oct. 19. Jerry Rennie and Rhythm Jesterts in olde tyre barn drive. Bill May - sage, Canada's best caller. Hugh Hawkins - Again ain. Heads � Local Liberal Association Clinton Liberal Association held a reorganization meeting in Hotel Clinton Mondgy evening with a fair attendance. Hugh le Hawkins was re-elect- ed president for a second term, the remaining officers being es fellows: 1st vice-president, Mac. Cam- eron; 2nd vice-president, A. J. McMurray; secretary -treasurer, K. W, Colquhoun; executive, J. Cree Cook, John Stirling, O. L, Paisley, Reg. Cudmor,e W. D. Williams, T. Gordon Scribbins. It was stated -that the Assoc- iation was eligible to have 30 delegates at the Huron riding nomination convention in Hensall Tuesday evening, and many at- tended. President Hawkins announced that committee rooms would., be opened in Hotel Clinton m - mediately. HUGH it, HAWKINS Armstrong Grit Choice Daring Entry Fouled The owner of a local jewellery store which was about to be rob- bed had plenty to say about the actions of Chief of Police Joseph Farrand of Clinton Police Force, in connection with the matter. "We should be very thankful for our policing in Clinton, John A, Anstett declared: 'I've never seen a better jab done anywhere." In turn, . Chief Farrand; paid high tribute to the cooperation end public spirit of a number of citizens who assisted in the feet. It all happened about 1.30 a.m. Sunday. Charles F. Lockwood, local barber, who lives upstairs next doer, telephoned Chief Far- rand that he had heard a suspic- ious noise near the rear door of the jewellery store... Chief Ferrend made hdste very quickly, and only partly dressed, drove his car into the. laneway and turned the spotlight on the doorway. He noticed head and shoulders of a man in a pit which had been dug in connection with a new basement wall. Hopping out of the car, the Chief attempted to arrest the man, but the latter put up a vicious struggle, kicking the Chief on the legs and otherwise making a real battle of it. .. In the meantime, Mrs. Lock- wood phoned Mr. Anstett and he and Mrs. Anstet1 arrived by the nesday evening last. back steps from their apartment "We are taken aback sometimes upstairs. They spotted a second by the size of our big neighbor, man under the steps. a thing which is not necessary at Miss A. Bartliff, also living up - Liberal Nominee JOHN ARMSTRONG PARKING BYLAW SUGGESTIONS MADE BY C. OF C. "We are still suffering' in this country from a little bit of an inferiority complex," R. L. Strat- ton, London, declared in a stim- ulating address to the members of Clinton and District Chamber of Commerce and their guests, the Township Council and offic- ials of the four neighboring town- ships, at a meeting which follow- ed a turkey dinner in the Com- munity Hall, Londesboro, Wed - all. When you think of our pro - stairs, telephoned Tom Twyford. grass since the war when we and, he arrived on the scene struck our stride industrially, quickly. The latter and 'Mr. You cannot help but be amazed. Anstett helped the Chief and took Our physical production has the second man to the Iockup in doubled since 1945. We are be - the Town Hall, coming an industrial giant. This Police stated entry had been country really has developed at a made and a trap door from the breath -taking pace," basement into the jewellry store District Manager of the Bell had bean forced when police and Telephone Co., Mr, Stratton was citizens arrived. introduced by the local manager, A car stolen from Centralia, C. B. Symonds, Goderich. The was found on Rattenbury St. W. former brought greetings from Police said John Durnin, 25, the Canadian Chamber of Com - London, was, facing charges of merce, bf which he is Regional breaking and entering by night, Director, and from London Cham - assaulting a police officer, and bar of Commerce, of which he is resisting arrest; that George Mul- president, He was thanked by holland, 28, London, was charged W. H. Robinson. with breaking and entering. ,Both Following a spirited discussion, were incaecerated in Huron County Gaol at Goderich. GEORGE C. GINN IS RETURNING OFFICER, HURON the' Retail Merchants' Committee was appointed to consider the parking bylaw, as It now exists, and make suggestions to the Town Council, particularly with refer- ence to parallel parking. Rural speakers who expressed appreciation included W. J. Dale. reeve of Hullett; Gordon Orr. reeve of Goderich Township; ante George C. Ginn, R,R. 2, Clin- W, le Rogerson and A. Moffatt, ton, a former Reeve of Goderich Tuckersmith Councillors. Township, has been appointed President R. S. Atkey was Returning Officer for the Ontario chairman, and vice-president H. Election on November 22 and al- E. Hartley, committee chairman, ready is at work in connection thanked Londesboro Women's In- stitute, who catered, Bluewater Band Gives Fine Concert As a tribute to six young Olin- tonians who are members of the organization, Goderich Bluewater Bend, under the direction of Capt. W. H. Bishop, presented a versatile programme of music in the Town Hall Sunday evening. The quality of the concert was deserving of a much larger crowd than attended, The Band was ably assisted by Jhmes.. V. Comm, Holmesville, who sang "For You Alone" "Like a Dream", "Al-' Sweet with his many duties. In an an- nouncement ,on Page Six .today, Mr. Ginn ad- vises that the date for the revising of enumer- ators pre- liminary lists is to be held by each enurt"r- crater o n GEORGE C. GINN Thursday, November 1, instead of Monday, October 22 Enumerators have been busy in Clinton and expect to complete their work today. They are: St. MystLry of Life", and "Roses of Andrew's Ward, J. J. Zapfe; St, Picardy" in excellent voice. Also James' Ward, E. W. Elliott; St, assisting was a talented violinist, Johns Ward, Douglas Freeman; lately from Czecho-Slovakia, St. George's Ward, Lloyd K. But- Frank Schubert, Goderich, who ler. rendered most beautifully, selec- A meeting Of Clinton Progres- tions from xtsehaikowski, Seim - sive Conservative Association Is bent ("Ave Maria"), Brahms and being heldin the Committee Dvorak ("Humoresque". Capt. Rooms in the Canadian Legion Bishop was piano accompanist Hall tonight, for both artists. Pryde Stresses Benefits rhoount C Under Frost The Progressive Conservatives of Huron Riding will be repre- sented in the November 22 On- tario election by the sitting member, Thomas L. Pryde, who first entered the Legislature at a by-election in February 1948. "Tom was the unanimous choice of a large and enthusiastic con- vention in the Town Hall, Hen- sell, Wednesday evening last, He was nominated by Dr. E. A. Mc- Master, Seaforth, and no others were proposed. Mr. Pryde was described by Elmer Bell. K.C., Exeter, presi- dent of the Western Ontario Pro- gressive Conservative Association, as a member who had givene the riding good representation in the Legislature. He deserved a- great- er majority in this election es did the Frost Government because of the sound policies of the Govern- ment, Mr. Bell contended. Dr. McMaster, in nominating Mr. Pry -de, said he was a, man whoproved hewas, no' rubber stamp since serving in the pro- vincial assembly, He was well liked by his colleagues at Queen's Park and had given freely of his time and talents, and he felt sure the electors of the riding would show theirconfidence in him by returning him with a larger ma- jority, • Reviews Achievement Policies of the Frost Govern- ment in the past three years had brought much needed financial assistance to those most deserv- ing, said Mr. Pryde, after accept- ing the nomination. Though taxation has been mounting the Progressive Con- servative Government, by reason of its sound financing, had been one of the few governments which had not further burdened the peo- ple with new taxes, he reminded his audience. "By that achievement alone the Frost Governemnt is entitled to be returned," said Mr, Pryde. "Though it seems to be the general opinion throughout the province the Progressive Conser- vatives will be returned,, we should guard against over -con lidence," said the candidate; Everything the Frost Govern- ment has undertaken has been aimed at improving the standard of living for all , in Ontario," he declared. "Let's take no chances and make sure he is returned with a bigger majority than ever.,, Seven Others amed Huron Liberals will have John Armstrong, Londesboro, six times Reeve of Hullett Township and Warden of Huron County 'two years ago, as .their candidate in the provincial election scheduled for November 22, • Mr, Armstrong was chosen un- animously when seven other nominees withdrew at a largely- attended nominating convention held in. the Town Hall, Hensall, Tuesday evening After thanking the convention for the honour, Mr Armstrong said: "If we all work hard, there is no doubt there will be a Lib- eral elected in Huron end a Liberal Government returned in Ontario". Those who moved the various nominations were: John Armstrong—H. Alexander and John R. Learning; J. C. Coch- rane and J. T. Scott; R. A. Goetz and J. A. McEwen; J. J. Walsh and J. Flanagan; Elmer Dennis and William Boyd; Frank Fingland, K.C., Clinton— G. D. Roberton and W. R, Robin- son; James Flynn and Ephraim Snell; William Ryan and Ray- mond Murray; Hugh R. Hawkins and 3. Cameron; E. F. Klopp and H. Schilbe; Hugh R. Hawkins, Clinton --J. W. Crich and William McEwen; Ephraim Snell, Hullett—Mur- ray McDougall and Del Gardner; Roy Retz, Steplien — George Hepburn and Joseph B. White; Prof. James R. Scott, Seaforth —J. K. Hunter and R. E. Barnes; 3. K, Hunter, Goderich—W. A. Sutherland and Gerald O'Brien; Dr. J. G. Dunlop, Exeter—Wil- liam Sweitzer and Albert Horner; David Ducharme and Theodore Haberer. Telegram From Leader A telegram was read from Wal- ter C. Thomson, Ontario Liberal Leader: "My sincere good wish- es for your convention and suc- cess' to your nominated candidate, Regret not being with you, but will be in your riding before election day." Nominees who did not stand spoke briefly in withdrawing, Frank Fingland, candidate In 1948, said certain commitments made it impossible to stand. It was the best executive in 21 years, and with good workers, the riding should be redeemed for the Liberal party, The pres- ent administration had given fair government, but the people want something better; they want good government. Brief addresses were given by A. Y. McLean, Seaforth, MP for Huron -Perth, and Russell Daly, Guelph, presidnt, Western On- tario Liberal Association. W. L. Whyte, Hullett, presided at the meeting and gave over the gavel near its close to the new president, Ivan Kalbfleisch, Zurich. TELEVISION SET IS NOW IN USE AT -COUNTY HOME The Hospital Auxiliary eele- visiori set is now set up at the County Home. E. J. (Dick) Jacob was the lucky winner of the draw, which was held in con- nection with the Hospital Aux- i'liary Sale, held in the Lions Arena, Saturday afternoon and evening. The second hand sale, which was held during the afternoon was finished off by an auction with Edward W. Elliott conduet- ing In his usual efficient `man- ner, assisted by K. W. Calquhoun as clerk. The sale was most satisfactory in financial results, netting between $700 to $800. The afternoon sale was opened by Mayor G. W. Nott and the evening by Reeve Dr. G. S. Elliott. G/C E. A. D. Hutton was the lucky winner of the ap- ple raffle. Hospital Auxiliary members, under the capable convenership of Miss Win O'Neil manned the various booths. These included; Books—Mrs. B. Olde, Mrs. L. McKinnon, Mrs. May R. Mac- Kinnon, Miss Eleanor Plumsteel, Mist Lucille Grant, Mrs. Reg. Bail, and Miss Evelyn Hall; Clothing --Mrs. C. Connell, Mrs. W. Welsh, Mrs. H. C. Lawson Mrs. M. Couriter; ' Mies Ida Walk - inshaw, and Mm: J. J. Zapfe; antiques—Mrs. Frank Pingiland, Mrs. F. Thompson, Mrs. G. Beat- tie, Mrs, H. C. Wilson and Mrs. George German; Home Baking—. Mrs. T. Leppington and. Mrs, J R. Butler; Furniture --Mrs, F. O. Ford, Mrs, Harry Ball and Mrs. C. H. Epps; Groceries—Mrs. T. Herman, Mrs. M. D. McTaggart,. Mrs. Cree Cook , and Mrs. W. A. Oakes; Boots and Shbes-- Mrs. J. Radford, Mrs. W. S. R. Holmes, Mrs. Russell Holmes; Hats—Mrs. W. H. Robinson, Miss Emma Plunnsteel, Mrs. A. J.MeMurray, Mrs. George Walker; Odds and Ends --Mrs, D, J. Lane, Miss Win O'l.Teil; Pop Corn -Mrs, J. G. Mc - Lay and 1ltrs. J. A. Addiso ; Re- freshments—Mrs. David -- Wilson, Mrs. Lorne Brown, Mrs. Fred Hanley; Fortune-telling booth— Mrs. Trott, Mrs. H. Elvidge, Miss M. A. Stone, Mrs. G. Jefferson, Mrs. le M. P. Bulteel, Mrs, S. itiddick and Mrs. Cox.,