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Clinton News-Record, 1951-11-08, Page 1Serving Since 1865 r THE NEW ERA -87th YEAR eco1 THE NEWS -RECORD -71st YEAR 2,126 Copies A Week No. 45—The Nome, Paper With the News CLINTON, ONTARIO, -THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1951 ' 6c a Copy $2.50 a Year ire ;;> t Clinton's Population Up 90• Now Stands At 2,495 otun c=_- Plan Shows Facilities Of New Public School WHILE WINTER BOLDS UN- relenting sway today, it is hard to believe that fresh strawberries and raspberries were picked 'from local gardens only a few days ago ', Mr. and Mrs. Adam Steep, Bayfield Line, picked some lovely strawberries on Thursday last and enjoyed - them for two meals . . G. Cornish, Clinton, and one or two others, whose names we have forgotten, also picked fresh raspberries from their bushes the latter part of ' the week ... However, the tune changed Saturday when cold weather set in , . . a a a CHIEF OF POLICE JOSEPH Ferrand warns that persons mov- ing highway signs, or changing their position, in fun or others wise, will be dealt with severely He reported that this ne- farious practice had nearly caus ed several accidents at the main intersection .�. *. A FEW WEEKS AGO, MAYOR G. W. Nott requested Town Clerk M. T. Corless and yours truly to investigate informally the pos- sibility of laying the groundwork for establishing a crest for the Town of Clinton, since one does not exist, apparently . . . FINALLY, AFTER SOME IN- quiry, the Clerk secured the ad- dress of Rt. Hon. Baron Clinton, PCGCUO, present holder of the title, at Fettercairn House, Fet- tercairn, Kincardineshire, Eng- land . The town received its name f r o m this aristocrtic family . . . THE CLERK HAS • JUST RE- ceived a very courteous reply from His Lordship, dated at Heanton, + Satchville, Dolton, North Devon, and signed, simply, in his own handwriting, , "Clin- ton" . He , also enclosed an excerpt from Debrett's Peerage showing the heraldic arms of his family, which is surnamed "Hep- burn- Stuart - Forbes--Trefewsis", and indicating that the Barony of Clinton was founded in 1299.. a a * THE FAMILY'S MOTTO, IN French, is "Toutes viennent de Dieu",' which, translated, means All things come from God." . Others given were "Neither rash- ly or timidly" and "Forward" .. . His Lordship kindly stated there would be no charge for the use of any part of the family crest in the town's proposed crest . , 0 • SEEK CLOTHING FOR FAMILY STRUCK BY FI'RE s Mrs. B. Griese, Londesboro, is receiving clothing in .behalf of the Alex Wilkins family who were unfortunate enough to lose their two-storey brick home, lot 32, concession 11, Hullett Town- ship, by fire Sunday night. Four children range in age from eight years to two months. Blyth Fire Brigade was instru- mental in saving the barn located 110 feet away from the house, but While it was absent from Blyth, fire broken out in Blyth Co-operative end subsequently d'estroyed the plant. The blaze was noticed first by Wilkins. He heard a noise, like heavy rain, on, the woodshed roof. Investigating, he was met by a wall of flame in the woodshed. Wilkins had purchased the farm through The Veterans' Land Act. It formerly was the Mannning homestead. " The Weather 1951 1950 - High Low High Low Nov. '-1 37 28 75 56 2 37 27 68 36 3 30 17 44 35 4 .30 18 38 31 5 26 18 39 30 6 28 11 52 36 7 34 26 49 38 Snow: 16 ins Rain: .70 ins Rain: .72 ins. Snow: a in, The most modern appointments are indicated in the plan with five others on the opposite side of the building, facing of Clinton's new public school, drawn by the architects, Barnett east toward the' spacious playgrounds. The kindergarten is and Rieder, Kitchener, and reproduced above. No less than �, shown at the north-east corner and playroom at the southeast. seven regular classrooms will face west toward Percival St., - „ TUCKERSMITH AWARDS DRAIN, SNOWPLOWING Tuckersmith Township Council met in the Town Hall, Seaforth, on Saturday, Nov.. 3, at 2 p.m. As Arthur Nicholson, Reeve, was unable to be 'present for the first part of the meeting, Con. Roy Bell presided in his place. Tenders were opened on the Clarke Municipal Drain: John Siemon, Dublin, $688; George F. Elliott, Clinton, $560; the tender of George F. Elliott was accepted. Wilson McCartney and Wilson Allen were employed to snow plow township roads in the wint- er of 1951-52 at a rate of $5.50 per hour while plowing and with the understandnig that In the months of ' December, January, February and March should the total of earning of each or either contractor not reach $125; that contractor would be paid the stun of $125 for the month. The contractors will use four - ton or better trucks with V -type eight -foot plow; plow and wing hydraulically operated. Contract- ors will supply all labor and main- tain their own equipment, which must be available by Dec. 1, 1951, Contracts shall be subject to the approval of the Department of Highways of Ontario. Elmer Cameron was paid $22.80 for chickens killed by foxes on valuation by Robert Tyndall and valuator's fees of $2' were paid. S. W. Archibald, engineer, was paid .$250 'fees on the Brown Drain and $125 on the Stanley Jackson Drain. Town of Clinton was paid $6.93, Division Court fees. ,Accounts passed included: Re- lief, $50; fox bounty, $2; chick- ens killed, $24.80; roads, $3,394.85; advertising, $14.20; salary and al- lowance, $125; division court fees, $6.93; selecting jurors, $12; O.A.P. apps., $10; drains, $375; sundry, $25. Douneil adjourned to meet December 1, at 2 pm. Fire Threatens Huron St. House Fire originating in the base- ment of the house caused consid- erable damage, mostly from. smoke, at the two-storey brick dwelling of Mrs. Gus Harris, Huron St., just west of the Baptist Church, Thursday last. Smelling smoke and hearing the crackling arflames, she turned in the alarm. Clinton Volunteer Fire Brigade, headed by FireChief G. W. Rath, worked through a basement windrow to save the structure, Fire was confined there but smoke damage was extensive. Origin was believed to be in the electric wiring in the basement. King Winter's Reign Seems to be Wanin The weather always a popularr recalling other years when win- topic—is quite the subject of ter came early. street -corner conversation since Adam McCartney remembers it took its right -about-turn dur- more than 50 years ago when ing the past few days. similar conditions existed, and It was just like sursmer a traffic was tied up. Incidentally, week ago; but today, one might he thinks this situation is bad enough. Big Storm of 1913 Whoever will forget the big storm of early November 1913? Anyone with sailor connections won't. Fd Morrison recalls that it was on November 9, 1913 — just 38 years ago tomorrow—that tie big storm swept everything before it. Hundreds of sailors ` lost their lives on the Great Lakes' in the most tragic a occurrence of. Can- ada's freshwater history. Then living at. Brucefield, Mr. Morrison remembers being stuck in Paslrhill for th'ee days until the storm ' passed. ` He finally surmounted greet difficulties and reached home. Two weeks lat- er, the weather was lovely; Indian summmer was here in all its glory. And he drove in his shirt sleeves' �p "What's going to happen now?" Some of he older -timers ere This is the question. come to the conclusion that King Winter had been in charge for a considerable period. There was plenty of snow, but the temper- ature had moderated, from the low point 'of Tuesday, when it had settled to a low of 11 above, indicating, 21 degrees . of frost. Several events had to be called off, including the Marjorie Hays concert in the Collegiate last night. "Is the snow going to stay?" is the big .question before the house. Well, it might—for a few days at least—since no less than 16 inches of "the beeptiful" fell during the week ending et 6 p.m. yesterday. And rain measured .72. inches, A year ago, in the same week, the snowfall totalled three-quarters of an inch and rain, .70, Quite a change! 'Wa Back When! Deer Hunting Ban Strongly Protested Following close on the,, heels of en announcement by the On- tario Department of Lands and Forests that there would be no open season for hunting deer in Huron County when the reverse had been anticipated, Huron Fish and Game Conservation Associa- tion, et its November meeting in the Board Room, Ontario Agri- cultural Office, Monday evening, discussed the matter. There was a large attendance. Resolutions were adopted that the executive drew up a resolu- tion of protest to Huron County Council and the -Department of Lands end Forests, and that e delegation be sent to interview the Warden regarding the mat= ter, the delegation to consist of President G. L. Falconer, John Wilson and Jack Clegg. The mat- ter was brought up by Past President William Jervis. The resolution of protest is as follows: "That Huron Fish and Game Conservation Association unania mously adopt a resolution con- demning the action of the De- partment of Lands and Forests cancelling the proposed deer hunt to be held in Huron County De- cember 3-4-5, "Our protest is based on the following reasons: (1) that prop- erty damage Is being caused every month, to automobiles in collision with deer; (2) that every year the loss suffered by farm- ers to +their, crops .and young apple orchards runs every year into many thousands of dollars. This year this damage increased considerably. "In view of this protest, this club would appreciate a reply giving the reason for cancelling the shoot," Regulations call for an open. season in Bruce, Grey and Sim- cee Counties, November 12-17, when rifles may be used. 1Vlitcheal McAdam, for Enter- tainment Commmittee, reported that the barn dance had been successful with 916 paid admis- sions and $95 approximate profit. President Falconer expressed thanks to the RCAF for the fine cooperation. Rev. D. u.T. Laitepr fop; the Jun- iors, reported everything - going well and a treasure hunt planned. LAC Gunnspoke in behalf of the RCAF Club, which, he said, had 30 members. The main draw was not won, and will be increased to $10 at the next meeting. The other draws were won by .,,William Jer- vis, Clinton; W. Buchanan, Hen- sel; and Yeoman Aldwinckle, Brucefield. Murphy Lodge Holds Successful Banquet The annual banquet of Clinton LOL No. 710, was a successful end popular event Tuesday even- ing in Ontario St. Church school room. ` Over 135 members and guests were in attendance. WNL Frank Falconer acted as chairman. Rev. A. Glen Eagle. said Grace and welcomed the guests to the church. The speaker of the evening, Rev. S. H. Brenton, Londesboro, was .introduced by Albert Shad - dick end thanked on ,behalf of the gathering by Charles Stew- art. The speaker gave an inter- esting talk on "Memory and Re- membrance." N. W. Trewartha also spoke briefly. A number of selections by Jim Murray and son on the electric guitar and violin were thoroughly enjoyed. William , Fulford thanked the ladies of the church for their excellent catering. 0 California Couple Feted by Friends Mr.. and Mrs. William Waldron, (formerly May Snaith), San Fern- ando, Calif., have been visiting friends end.. -relatives in this,vic- inity. In Goderich they were the guest"s of Miss Edna Driver. In Clinton their'hostess was Mrs. May Rance MacKinnon. Prior to their departure a din- ner was held in their honour at Hotel Clinton. Ed Jenkins acted as chairman. Mr. Waldron de- lighted the group with an Infos. mal -talk on their life and ex- periences in California. E. Knech- tel proposed a toast to the visitors. Mr. end Mrs. Waldron are now on their way south again. 0 COMING EVENTS Ye Good Olde Tyme Barn ance,.' Crystal ' Palace Ballroom Mitchell, every Friday night 9.30 to 12.30. Admission 504 . 45-46-pcents Don't miss Clinton Women's Institute outstanding play by Lucknow Dramatic Club. Town Hall, Clinton, Tuesday, Novem- ber 13. 45-b Play, "Kid Brother," 'by Elirn- ville Young People, Town Hall, Verna, Wednesday, Nov. 21, a't' 8.15 p.m., sponrerl by WA, Varna United Church. 45-b Ontario St. WA and Girls' Club Annual Bazaar, Coubeil Chamber, Clinton, one Saturday, Dec. 1, et 2 Ara. 45-b Bus Runs Away But No One Hurt A Western Ontario Motorways bus, Goderich-bound, almost came to grief Saturday evening when it slipped is brake in some man- ner, end started away down Rat- tenbury St. W., from the term- inal at Bertliff Bros. Three lady passengers were sitting in the bus at the terminal when it started to move off, driver of course being absent. Two of them jumped but the third stayed. The bus moved down the road a short distance and landed up against a tree on the south side in front of Miss Amy Andrews' residence. No one was hurt, but the bus was dam- aged to some extent, 0 REMEMBRANCE DAY Remembrance Day will be marked in Clinton Sunday morn- ing, November ii, with a Can- adian Legion church parade to St.Andrew's.Presbyterian Church, followed by a public memorial service at the Cenotaph, Post Of- fice Square, commencing at 12.15 Pan. The *Arches will observe their regular services but will close them at 12.10 p.m. in order to allow everyone to attend the cenotaph service. St. Paul's ser- vice commences at 10.55 a.m. HOSPITAL GROUP DECIDES TO BUY TWO MACHINES An inhalator, with automatic control and stand, and en oxygen machine for- the delivery room, were two items the Hospital Auxiliary voted to buy for the Hospital at the monthly meeting in the Council Chamber, Monday afternoon. The. president, Mrs, D. J. Lane, presided. 'The minutes were read b°y Mrs, C. M. Shearing, and the treasur- er, Mrs. Sam ,Castle, reported a balance of $1,723:56, with out- standing bills, which would bring the balance down to $1,100. The resignation of Mrs. D. Wilson, as socialconvener, was accepted with regret, and Mrs. R. M, P. Bulteel and Mrs. J. Leiper were appointed to act un- til the end of the year. Miss O'Neil gave en excellent report on the hospital sale, which netted about $740. This included a $10 donation from Miss Win Thompson. She moved that letters of thanks be sent to lar who assisted with the sale, with special mention of those who loaned trucks..,.. Mrs.. Lane stated that the Auxiliary appreciated the untiring efforts of Miss O'Neil for her months of work. Mrs. C, H. Epps reported that a Hallowe'en party had been giv- en at Mrs. Lane's home for the nurses -in -training and Mrs. H. C. Lawson for the buying commit- tee. Miss Sinclair was asked to explain the needs eof the hos- pital at present and as a result, an Inhalator and oxygen machine were ordered to be purchased. Interesting and detailed re- ports of the Hospital Auxiliaries convention in Toronto, the end of October, were given by Mrs. Lillian McKinnon and Mrs.' R. M. P. Bulteel. The two delegates from Clinton divided the pro- gram and gave excellent resumes of the work accomplished and the entertainment provided. Reformatory Term For Local Thefts Morley Linington, Seltford, was convicted by Magistrate Holmes at Goderich Thursday laste, of breaking, entering and theft of tires, tubes, and other articles from the service station of Leon- ard Cole, Highway 8, Clinton. He was sentenced to six months de- terminate, and six months in- determinate, in a reformatory. Crown Attorney Hays told the court that there were numerous minor offences recorded against the alccused, including hunting migratory birds, placing gloss on a highway, having no operator's licence, non-support, and driving without a licence. Judgment was reserved on a similar charge against Vernon Brunsdoq, Londesboro.' Frank Donnelly, K.C., submitted there was no evidence to link Brunsdon with the charge. Premier Visits Huron HON. LESLIE M. FROST, Premier of Ontario, who cited the accomp- lishments of his Gov- ernment at a largely attended Progressive Conservative rally in MacKay Ball, ,Goderich, last evening, in support of Thomas Pryde, can- didate for Huron, who also spoke. It will be his only visit to the riding. Dr. G. S. El- liott, Clinton, president of the riding as'ocia- tion, was chairman. Many from Clinton at- tended. TotalAssessment Up 109,59.1 Over. 1950 Clinton's population now stands at 2,495, according to J. W. Manning, Town Assessor and Tax Collector, following completion of the assessment roll: This indicates an increase of 90 .in the population during the past yeas; the total was 2,405 a year ago. At the same time, total gross assessment of the municipality . has jumped from , $1,625,528 to $1,735,119, an increase • of $109,591, made up of $74,125 on the Central Mortgage properties— not included in last year's figures—and a net increase of $35,466. Population Details TOWN GRANTED Increases are noted in the pop- ulations of' three of the four APPLICATIONwards, the largest coming in St. Andrew's with 36; TO ANNEX LANDS war- 1950.1951 Change 1—St. Andrew's 536 572 36 inc. Application by the Town of 2—St. James' . 649 679 30 inc. Clinton for the annexation of 3 --St. John's .. 699 691 ethic. •certain lands in the Township of 4—St. George's 521 553 32 inc.. Hullett has been granted by the Ontario Municipal Board, accord- ing to a letter received by Town Solicitor Frank Finglend, K;C. Decision of the Board follows Totals 2,405 2,495 90 inc. Unofficially, it is learned that the 1951 Dominion censuswill show q population of about, 2,475. a public hearing held in Ciro- Town Clerk M. T. Corless stat - ton October 30, and an inspection ed that Clinton again qualifies of the lend in question, and the fora Deputy Reeve with 1,061 neighborhood. Judgment had been reserved at that time. •' The land includes a seven - eligible voters; a •total of 1,000 is required to qualify. Assessment Up acre site for a new public school, The various types of assess - and also a strip of property 117 meats show substantial increases feet in depth lying north a in the past year and are as King's Highway 8, at the easterly follows: limits of the town, and containing Land 1950 1951 Increase a service station owned by Len l $ 170,468 $ Cole; two houses owned by Wil -Buildings 1,328,089 1,424,545 96,458 175,220 $ 4,752 ham Jervis and Lorne J. Brown; and five vacant lots owned by Mrs. Adeline McKenzie. Huronic Rebekahs Hold Fine Banquet The Huronic Rebekah Lodge Total 1,498,557 1,599,765 101,208 ;Business 126,971 135,354 8,383 Total gross 1,625,528 1,735,119 109,591 Central Mortgage held a sumptuous banquet, prior (subtract) 74125 to their regular meeting Monday Net increase $35,466 a, evening, in Wesley -Willis banquet o room. The WA of the church BLYTH SUFFERS catered. A large number of mem- bers were present from Clinton, Varna and Brucefield. Mrs. Martha Wilson, Noble IN BAD FIRE Grand, thanked the WA for pro- viding such a delicious meal and Mrs. Fred Hanley responded on behalf of the WA. At the meeting which followed where fire gutted the 60 by 80 in the Lodge rooms, the members foot structure, in a four hour decided to purchase a folding blaze causing between $50,000 and wheel chair which may be bor $75,000. It broke out about 9.30 rowed by the people of Clinton p.m. Sunday. end surrounding community, Extensive damage was also caused to the garage building at the rear of the co-operative al- -though .a.- treats in the building was removed to safety. Bayfield Lions I The Carps tion Company, Hallowe'en Party HEAVY LOSS Only blackened walls and a lofty smoke stack stand out at the myth Farmers Co-operative without charge. $5 was voted also to the Christmas fund for the 400E home at Barrie, Holmesville, looked after milk deliveries. Ten men were thrown out of (By our Bayfield correspondent) work es a result of the blaze. Bayfield Lions were hosts to ! -o the young people of the village',eturns From Trip at a gala Hallowe'en party; held Wednesday evening last in the Town Hell. Grant Turner was in charge To Western Canada of arrangements and he was as- Frank Gibbs has returned to his home in sisted by Bill Clark, Ken 'Werner, to after a trip Reg Francis, Les Elliott and Ted ,wee. Western Canada of several Mack. ,weeks' duration. He travelled r both ways by the CNR's creek First on, the program was the .Continental Limited". While judgment of many costumed !away. he visited his niece, Mrs. young peopie.by Mrs. Stan Dukes, ;Edna Gibbs, Moosejaw, Bask., and Mrs. Bill Frison and Mrs. Mc -phis sister, Mrs. B. Shortland, Mc- Fadden. Briercrest, Sask. Results were as foIIaws (1) in: Mr. Gibbs reported snow on the under six class: girls' comic: the ground since the middle of Mary Elizabeth Ervine, Sandra October and the grain lying in Erwin, Teresa Lamirande; boys' swathes on the ground. If har- comic, Mike Scotchnier, Victor vested, the crop would have been Cornish, Dougie Telford; girls' the best ever, but only half had fancy, Gail and Phyl Turner, beenharvested when he left. Jackie Weston, Linda Scotchmer; boys' fancy, George Webb, Lloyd Francis, Jimmy Francis. In the 6-15 class; girls' fancy, Elaine Weston, Mary Elliott, Nancy Po- well; boys' fancy. Jeff Heisler, Don McKenzie, Teddy Abbott; The Anglican Church Parish of girls' comic, Rosemarie Talbot, Blyth, Auburn, and Beigrave Vicky Cluff and Steve Scotch- welcomed the arrival of Rev. W. mer, Joan McLeod; boys' comic, E. Bramwell, end his family from Jack Dunn, Joyce Greer, Douglas, England, early this month. Dunn. ' In the over 15 class: Along with five other clergy - girls' fancy, Donna Sturgeon, men with their families, Rev. Mr. Barbara Brandon;_ girls' comic, Bramwell travelled from England, Janet McLeod: Grand prize win- under the guidance of Rt. Hon. ners were George Webb, Gail and G. N, 'Luxton, Bishop of Huron. Rhyl Turner. Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, Following the judging 'a pro- donated, 450 towards the travel- gram of films was enjoyed and ling expenses of the group. The treats of candy and apples were other five men have been settled distributed. in charges throughout the Diocese, U.K. Clergymen Settle In Diocese of Huron. Argue CDC1 Addition Before County Council The matter of Huron. County isszfing debentures to cover the cost of construction of a $285,000 addition to Clinton. District Col- legiate Institute may be argued before the County Council at 'its Novemlber Session in the Court House, Goderich, next week. The CDOI Board, at November meeting in the. school Tuesday evening, appointed Chairman G. R. Foster, Vibe -chairman J. E. McKinley, and Trustee A. M. Knight, as a reputation to appear before the County Council re- questing consideration to issu- ing debentures. The latter two are appointees of the County Council. Tentative time for the deputa- tion to present its case. is Wed- nesday, November 14, at 2 'pan. The Board members are be- lieved to be unanimous hi the opinion that an addition is needed. They pointed out , that October enrolment was 292, with the aud- itorium being used for class- room. and "'er classrooms over- crowded. ' They anticipate en en- rolment of well over 300 in September 1952, and feel they must make provision for expect- ed increase.a" Two Townships Opposed On the other hand, two town- ships in the District- 4StanIey and Haelett--appear to be quite op- posed. aAt any rate, both Township Councils, at their November meet- ings Monday, authorized their Reeves—Elmer Webster in Stan- ley, and W. J. Dale in Hullett— to oppose the CDCI Board's move at the County 'Council session next week. Six of the eight municipalities in District have approved the ad- dition, with assessments as fol- lows: Clinton. $1,584,002; Elvtll, "499aln• gederich. Township, $1,327.305; . T'uokersmith, $604,050; East Wawanosh, $242,015; Morn's, $111,500; total, $4,361,682, or 50,85 per cent, Two are opposing it, with tae fallowing assessments: Stan'sv, R2.4105^5: Hallett. !11.59.9,950; total, $4;214,475, or 49.15 per cent, a.