Clinton News-Record, 1948-04-22, Page 1No. '17 70th Year; Whole No. 6302
WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE CLINTON NEW ERA—ESTABLISHED 1865
CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 1948
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Parties Prepare for Ontario Election on June 7
SPRING IS HERE BUT THE
nights are still cool, and some of
the days are not so hot! A
real electrical storm took place
Tuesday afternoon ... However,
summer is coming because day-
light saving goes into effect at
2 a.m. Sunday, and the speckled
trout season opens on May 1, only
nine days away . . The buds are
coming out on the trees . , ,
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LORNE BROWN ARRIVED
home yesterday from St. Joseph's
Hospital, London, where he has
been a patient for a fortnight or
longer , , He is making good
progress toward recovery; but
will be confined to his home for
a week or so . . , Lorne was the
victim of a rather peculiar acci-
dent - , He was having an ap-
pendectomy in Clinton Hospital
when some of the ether anaesth-
etic accidentally entered his right
eye causing a Hasty situation . ,
He was removed to London for
treatment . . , His friends Wifl be
glad he is backhomeagain ; ;
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CLINTON BRANCH NO. 140,
Canadian Legion, announces that
to date Stanley Township is the
first township to make a donation
toward the new Memorial Home
Fund of the Legion, the amount
being $150 . . Let's hear from
the other townships," a Legion-
naire said today , ,
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NEW MOTOR VEHICLES RE-
cently delivered by Lorne Brown
Motors were a Fargo truck to
Bartliff Bros., and a Plymouth
sedan to each of Jack Plumtree,
local barber, and Roy Pepper,
R.R. 3, Seaforth . . There don't
seem to be many new cars com-
ina through yet
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A WASTE PAPER DRIVE IS BE -
tag eonch cted in 't• u'n by C'.ntor,
Branch No. 140, Canadian Legion,
Wednesday afternoon next, April
28 . Alex Haddy, director of
this annual campaign, advises
that paper should be tied in
bundles and left at the Grub by
1 pm. Wednesday . .The co-
operation of everyone is solicited.
PRIZES DONATED BY LOCAL,
merchants in connection with the
Lions Club Theatre Frolic in the
Roxy Theatre Thursday evening
next will go on display in Bart-
liff s window Saturday , ,
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ILL;AM BROWN, SLOP FORE -
man o£ Lorne Brown Motors, re-
ceived 95 per cent in carburetion
and 9 L37 per cent in the electrical
course at the recent electrical
and carburetion school held in
London,..
First Band Concert
On Sunday Evening
Citizens of Clinton and Com-
munity will have the opportunity
on Sunday evening, April 25, at
8.30 p.m. of hearing the first Band
Concert of the season played by
Clinton Citizens' Band. The con-
cert will take place in the Town
Hall.
As well as several numbers by
the Band, Lewis Tebbut will play
a cornet solo. "A Perfect Day,'
Bond, and Leslie Pearson and
Wmiam Hearn will give a cornet
duett, "The Pals," Barivard. Cpl.
A. R. Persan will favour with a
selected violin solo.
The special artist of the even-
ing will be Don Coughlan, boy
soprano, who will sing "0 Lord
Most Holy," Franck. Mrs. E.
Wendorf will be accompanist for
both the singer and Mr. Persan.
A silver, collection will be taken
at the door, and children are to
be aocompanied by their parents.
SUMMERHILL
Ladies' Club Meets
The April meeting, of Summer-
hill Ladies' Club was held at the
home of Mrs. William Lovett. Ow-
ing to sickness at the home of the.
president, Mrs. Goldwin Smith
presided. The meeting opened by
singing God Save the King follow-
ed by the Lord's Prayer. Roll
call and the minutes of the pre-
vious meeting were read. The
treasurer also gave her report.
There were 17 members and ten
visitors and children were present.
After the business was discus-
sed Mrs. Percy Gibbings conduct-
ed a contest, Mrs. Wilfred Pen -
found winning the prize.
The next meeting will be held
at the home of Mrs. Bill Jenkins
on Wednesday. May 12. The pro-
gramme committee is Mrs. Huron
Murch, Mrs, Clarence Ball, Mrs.
Cornish and Mrs. Ellis. Those in
charge of the lunch are Mrs.
Cornish, Mrs. H, Murch, Mrs, Wes
Vodden and Mrs. W. Merrill.
1948 1947
High Low High Low
April 15 80 : 34 45 27
18 59 35 38 29
17 45 25 48 25
18 54 31 46 21
19 75 47 40 12
20 76 51 41 31
21 60 37 43 20
Rain: .36 ins. Rain: .26 ins,
SWAY: 3true
FISH AND GAME
CLUB PURCHASES
EIGHTY ACRES
Huron Fish and Game Club has
taken a big forward step in Its
decision to purchase a property
consisting of 80 acres on conces-
sion 14, Gdoerich Township, about
3% ' miles from Clinton, It is
known as the Harry Tebbutt farm.
The deal was completed Satur-
day, and the Club is in possession.
of the property. Decision was
made at an executive meeting in
the Town Council Chamber Friday
evening, with President William
Jervis, in the chair.
Build Small Danis
The Club plans to reforest the
entire farm, and build several
small dams in the creek which
flows thrqugh the property. The
good spring creek is regarded as
ideal for propagating fish, and it
is hoped to have speckled and
brown trout placed there very
shortly by the Ontario Depart-
ment of Game and Fisheries.
Further, the Club plans to fix
up the grounds for picnic pur-
poses, and also erecta lodge. It
is hoped that the property will
become an outstanding tourist
attraction of the district,
Rifle Ranges
It also is planned to set up a
rifle shooting range to continue
shooting matches now carried at
Ellwood Epps' range in Clinton.
Ten teams are interested in this
project. Trophies are offered for
shooting proficiency.
The Club has made arrange-
ments with Wilfred Glazier, Hul-
lett Township, for the use of three
acres, flooded, for the propagation!
of wild ducks and for reforesta-
tion.
Crow Competition
The Club announces a Crow
Competition, sponsored by Ell-
wood Epps, with the contest
centring around three banded
crows. Cash prizes for the first
crow shot or captured will be $10,
second prize $5, tend third prize $2.
Friday evening's dance in the
Town Hall was most successful,
officers for the Club reported. Net
proceeds for Paisley Memorial
Arena Fund totalled $62,50,
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Wesley -Willis Girls'
Club Holds Meeting
The Girls' Club of Wesley -
Willis United Church met in the
Church parlour on Tuesday even-
ing, April 13. The president, Miss
O'Neil, had charge of the busi-
ness. The treasurer's report show-
ed a substantial balance after all
obligations had been met.
The president voiced a note of
appreciation and thanks to all who
loaned their cars for transporta-
tion and helped in any way to
make the Minstrel show a success.
The presentation of a fruit bowl
to Mrs. D. Ward, who is leaving
town shortly, was made by Mrs.
C. Cook with Mrs. William Jervis
reading the address.
Mrs. William McEwen took
charge of the programme and read
the story of the Crucifixion from
St. Matthew, enlarging on this
theme as a Bible Study. Miss
O'Neil led in prayer followed by
a solo "My Ain Countrie" by Miss
Mackenzie. Miss Stone was the
guest speaker and reviewed the
book "New World Ahead" by D.
Boker. He gives as one cause of
unrest the desire of the under-
privileged races for equal recog-
nition with other races. The fact
that three out of five persons are
illiterate and two out of three go
to bed hungry every night also
causes unrest. He quotes examples
of where the preaching of the
Gospel has so much improved con-
ditions, and asks the question why
not use the Gospel to build a
"New World Ahead." Miss O'Neil
read a poem "Dedication."
Mrs, Agnew moved a vote of
thanks to Miss Stone •and the
others taking part in the meeting,
Hymn 365 followed by the Mizpah
Benediction closed the meeting.
A social half hour followed,
Seaforth has been advised that
negotiations concerning applica-
tion for 35 rental homes from
Central Mortgage and Housing
Corporation will continue,
Horticultural Society
Re -Organized in Town
Horticultural Head
W. S. R. HOLMES
Well known local druggist and
flower lover, tvho was elected pre-
sident of Clinton Horticultural
Society which was re -organized
under the auspices of the Lions
Club Monday evening.
Rev. Father Peyton
Here Tuesday Next
Rev. Rather Patrick Peyton,
CSC, Hollywood, founder and
director of The Family Hour,
carried over the Mutual Broad-
casting System and by Canadian
stations, will be in St. Joseph's
Roman Catholic Parish, Clinton,
on Tuesday next, April 27, as the
guest of Rev, S, J. McDonald.
Father Peyton will donduct
special services in St. Joseph's
Church at 8 a.m„ Tuesday, April
27, in connection with the Family
Rosary Crusade. This is part of
his tour of the London Diocese in
the interests of this worthy cause.
The canvass begins actively on
Sunday..,
Slogan of the Crusade Is "The
family that prays together stays
together." Signboards in Clinton
and district will contain this
slogan.
CHARGES WITHDRAWN
Charges heard in Goderich
court Thursday last against Stuart
McCartney and Patrick Jones,
RCAF, Clinton, of taking a oar
from Gardner Motor Sales, God-
erich, without consent, were with-
drawn when the officer command-
ing gave assurance that the air-
men would be subjected to dis-
ciplinary action at the camp.
Theatre Frolic
Hospital Nursery
In connection with its cam-
paign to raise $800 to furnish
four cubicles in the babies'
nursery of the new wing of
Clinton Public Hospital, Clin-
ton Lions Club is planning a
huge Theatre Frolic to be held
in the Roxy Theatre, Thursday
evening next, April 29. This
party is made possible through
the kind co-operation of Mr.
and Mrs. H. J, Sutherland and
staff of the Roxy Theatre. Com-
mittee chairman is Lion Flt.
Lieut. G. G. Agnew.
A special comedy will be
shown, "The Late George Ap-
ley," the screen version of John
P. Marquand's novel, starring
Ronald Coleman and Peggy
Cummins. There will be two
separate shows—at 7 p.m. and
9.15 p.m., both Daylight Saving
Time. More than 60 draw prizes
have been donated by Clinton
merchants and these will be
given away without extra
charge. Admission fee of 75
cents each will include chances
on the prizes. Tickets are avail-
able at the Theatre, Bartlifi's,
McEwan's and Pennebaker's.
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TOWN OF CLINTON
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DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
Pursuant to a resolution adopted by the
• Town Council, I hereby proclaim that Daylight Sav-
ing Time will go into effect in the Town of`Clinton, on
Sunda April ril
Sunday p 25, 1948
at2a.m.
and will continue hi force until
Sunday, Sept, 26, 1948
at 2 a.m.
I hereby call upon all `&izons to observe
thifis proclamation.
Citlellltoln (Signa) --A. J. McBIURRAY,
Mayor
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Clinton Horticultural Society—
dormant for many years—was re-
organized at •a meeting held in
the Town Council Chamber Mon-
day evening with a good attend-
ance.
The meeting was called by the
Community Betterment Commit-
tee of Clinton Lions Club, with
John A. Sutter, chairman of the
.committee, presiding.
One hundred andfifty letters
were sent out, and a fairly good
representation of the citizens 01
Clinton turned out. There is a
balance of $27 in the bank, and a
grant of between $25 and $30 is
expected from the government to
start things off.
Officers were elected as fol-
lows: President. W. S. R. Holmes;
first vice president, Mrs. L: Mc-
Kinnon; second vice president,
Mrs, F. Fingland•, secretary -
treasurer and director, A, E.
Douglas; directors, W. H. Robin-
son, _ Miss Elva Proctor, Mrs. W.
Burton, it,-X,Hattin, John Sutter,
W. J. Cook, Nlrs;- w, -Jones, Alyiit
Cox, Willard Aiken.
The membership fee was set at
$1. A list of the suitable plants,
flowers and shrubs which will be
available for this season will be
made out this week. The mem-
bership committee will begin its
drive for new members at an early
date. Plans are under way for
the beautification of some spots
in town.
The new president, W. S. R.
Holmes, stated that the idea was
to get bulbs and shrubs in bulk
at a reduced price to beautify not
only the public parks and plots
but private gardens.
The government grant is ex-
pected to be around 50 cents a
member.
Membership Drive
The board of directors was
named to act as a membership
committee with powers to add to
its number and start a drive for
new members from now until the
next meeting, which is to be May
3 in the Board Room of the Ag-
ricultural Office. The committee
will contact not only the town
people but rural.people and resi-
dents of ,Londesboro; and Holmes-
ville. As nothing definite has
been heard from the Ontario or-
ganization, it was decided to con -
tart them, and also LeRoy G.
Brown, agricultural represent-
ative, to get an outside speaker
for the next meeting.
Seek Town Aid
The president and secretary -
treasurer were nominated as a
delegation to approach the Town
Council for money to pay for the
bulbs and bushes on the town
property.
Mrs, F, Fingland, Mrs. S. Castle
and Mrs. Fred. Potter were chosen
as a committee to decide on places
where flower beds should be
placed, and to contact officials,
such as the CNR station agent, to
help with buying bulbs for their
property.
Those present agreed that as
the library park is the only place
for the children on the main street
to play there should be no special
flower beds there. J, A. Sutter
suggested a prize be offered for
the best -kept private garden.
Mr. and Mrs. R. Neal
Feted at Summerhill
A very pleasant evening was
spent in Summerhill Hall on Fri-
day, April 16, when the commun-
ity gathered to honour Mr. and
Mrs, Russel Neal who have moved
to Clinton. The evening was spent
in social chat and progressive
euchre.
Robert Smith read en approp-
riate address to the honoured
couple, which is, in part, as fol-
lows:
"On this April spring evening.
the community of Summerhill
meets once more for what we
have fittingly come to call a
"Farewell Party." At this time
we lose two of our most highly
esteemed and treasured neigh-
bours and we are sure the loss of
you both to this community will
be long felt.
"To Mr. Neal, who has long
been regarded as one of our most
reliable and trustworthy men,
a y m n,
capable to deal with any occasion
that might arise, whether it be in
time of trouble or sickness, your
willingness to help will always
be remembered.
"To Mrs. Neal we feel that our
association with you in the Ladies'
Club has been most pleasant and
sociable during the past seven
yearn. Your willingness to help
and co-operate with the work
which was carried on was in it-
self a tribute to your capability
when your time was so limited."
The address was signed by Ezra,
Ellis, Neville Forbes, Robert G.
Smith, John I. Rapson.
At this time, Mr. Ellis present-
ed Mr. and Mrs. Neal with a
handsome floor lamp. Both re-
plied suitably expressing their
appreciation for - the gift. A
bountiful lunch served by the
ladies brought a very pleasant
evening to a close.
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FALLS FROM HAY LOAD
David Hamilton, West- Wawan-
osh, suffered painful injuries when
he fell off a load of hay., He; was
taken to Clinton Public Hospital,
where X-rays revealed splintered
bones in both ankles.
KEN ROGERSON
HEADS JUNIOR
GRAIN CLUB
Clinton Junior Grain Club was
organized for the coming season
at a meeting in the Ontario Agri-
cultural Office, Clinton, last even-
ing.
Kenneth Rogerson, R.R. 3,
Seaforth, was elected president,
Murray Crich, R.R, 4, Clinton,
vice-president, Robert Allan,
Brucefield, secretary -treasurer,
and Murray Roy, Londesboro,
Club Leader. Supervisor is Ger-
ald E. Nelson, Clinton, assistant
agricultural representative.
The Club has 11 members as
follows: Robert Weeks, R.R. 4,
Clinton; Ross Millar, R.R. 3, Clin-
ton; Kenneth Gibbings, R.R. 4,
Clinton; George: Turner, R.R. 3,
Seaforth; Robert Allan, Kenneth
Rogerson, Murray Crich; Stanley
Johns, R.R. 3, Seaforth; Fred Pep-
per, R.R. 5, Clinton; Jim Snell,
R.R. 1, Clinton; Robert Rowcliffe,
Henson.
Each member has received for
sowing, tWo-and-a-half bushels of
Beacon 'Oats, which will sow ap-
proximately one acre.
Other Junior Clubs organized
in Huron County so far this year
are: Grey Junior Grain Cirib, 21
members, Montealni barley; Dui.'
gannon Junior Grain Club, 31
members, Beacon oats; Seaforth
Swine Club, more than ten mem-
bers, purebred Yorkshire swine.
Easter Thankoffering
Meeting Successful
The combined Easter Thank -
offering meeting of the WMS. and
Evening Auxiliary of Wesley-
Wiilis United Church was held in
the lecture room of the church.on
Thursday evening, April 15.
The two presidents were in
charge of the programme and Mrs.
Agnew presided at the piano. The
meeting was opened by an Easter
message from the Missionary
Monthly given by Mrs. Hearn and
prayer was offered by Mrs. Beat-
tie. A hymnwas sung and Mrs,
William Murch read the Scripture
lesson.
A very lovely duett was sung
by Mrs. B. Sutter and Miss Ruth
Potter, accompanied by Mrs. Ag-
new. The offering was received
by Miss Irwin and Mrs. McLaren
and Mrs. Addison offered the
dedicatory prayer.
Mrs. McGill introduced the
guest speaker, Miss Edith Brown,
missionary on furlough from
Chisamba, South Africa, who
gave a very interesting and in-
spiring illustrated address on her
work as a nurse in the hospital
Miss Brown expects to return to
Africa in June.
A very hearty vote of thanks
was tendered the speaker by Mrs,
A. T, Cooper. A hymn and the
Mizpah Benediction closed the
meeting. Refreshments were serv-
ed and a social half hour was
enjoyed.
Congratulations
On 86th Birthday!
Mrs. Isabella Tunney cele-
brated her 86th birthday on
Saturday, April 17, at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Leonard
Cook, with whom she resides.
Friends and relatives present
were from Mitchell, Seaforth,
Harriston and Clinton. All mem-
bers of her family were present
except one son, Alex, Goderich,
who is at present confined to
his bed with a heart condition,
and one grandson, Robert Cook,
and his family. There were five
grandchildren and four great
grandchildren present.
Mrs. Tunney is enjoying ex-
cellent health at the present
time; The NEWS -RECORD
joins her many friends in of-
fering sincere congratulations
and best wishes.
WITHDRAWS AS NOMINEE
Ernest S. Livermore, K.C,, Lon-
don, son of Mr. and Mrs. James
Livermore, Clinton, w.as one of
eight nominated for the Liberal
candidacy for London at a con-
vention there last night. He and
six others withdrew in favour of
Ald. Campbell Calder.
COMING EVENTS
Dance, Town Hall, Clinton, Fri-
day, April 23, 1948, auspices of L.
0. L. No. 710. Proceeds to go to-
ward furnishing a room in the new
hospital wing. Carnegie Orchestra
Admission 60c. 16-17-b
S.S. No. 11, Goderich Town-
ship, Dance, Friday evening, April
23, In School House.' Dancing
from 9,30 p.m. to 1 a.m., spon-
sored by pupils of S.S. No. 11.
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Drama Concert — Two one -act
plays and local musical talent,
sponsored by Ontario St. United
Church Young People's Union,
Wednesday, April 28, at 8.15 p.m.,
in Town Hall, Clinton. Admission
50c and 35c. 16-17-b
Theatre Party, Roxy Theatre,
Clinton, Thursday, April 29; in
aid of Clinton Public Hospital
nursery. Sponsored by Clinton
Lions Club. Special show.
16-17-18-x
Big semi-annual dance of Clin-
ton Junior Farmers. in Clinton
Town Hall, Friday, April 30.
Dancing from 9-1 to the music
of Stan Skipper and his orchest-
ra. Entire proceeds will be don-
ated tor furnishings of a room in
new wing of Hospital. Admia-
sioti 50 cents, 16-18-b
Liberal Convention t...,w
Tales Place April 28
Daylight Saving
To Start Sunday
Acting in accordance with a
resolutioreadopted by the Town
Council, Mayor A. J. McMurray,
in this issue, has proclaimed
that Daylight Saving Time will
go into force in Clinton at 2
a,nr„ Sunday next, April 25,
and will remain in force for five
months until 2 a,m., Sunday,
September 26. Sunday church
services will operate on "fast"
time.
This move is in line with
similar action taken in other
neighboring municipalities. A-
mong these are Wingham, God-
erich, Mitchell, Seaforth, Hen-
sall, Bayfield, an Auburn.
Canadian National Railways
will put some changes in time-
table into effect, as is their
custom, and will operate on
Standard Time. However, West-
ern Ontario Motorways will
operate on Daylight Saving
Time, but the schedule is not
being changed at this time.
MR. AND MRS. RAY
CARTER CAPTURE
McLAREN TROPHY
Almost a hundred former resi-
dents of Huron County and their
friends met Tuesday, April 13, at
the West End YMCA., College and
Dovercourt Sts., Toronto, for the
first party of the Huron Old Boys'
Association for 1948.
Miany enjoyed bridge but the
main interest was in the euchre
competition for the "McLaren
Trophy." This went to the lady
and gentleman receiving the high-
est number of points and was
played for individually and not
as a team. The trophy was pre-
sented to Ray Carter, formerly of
Clinton, and Mrs. Ray Carter, for-
merly of Goderich, by J. O. Scott
and Mrs. M. Scarlett, the previous
holders.
There were ten lucky prizes
and Mr. H. M. Jackson made the
draw, the winners being, Miss
Dorothy -Cornish (Clintorr); •Mr,
R. Brooks (Wingham); Miss Ag-
nes Walker (Wingham); Mr. D
Thompson (Goderich); Miss Marg
Steen. (Toronto); Mrs. Welch
(Clinton); Peter Gardiner (Wal-
ton); W. A. Campbell (Wingham);
Mrs. R. Brooks (Wingham); and
W. J. Janes (Seaforth),
In addition to the above, among
those present were: Mr. and Mrs.
Jack Allen, Mrs. G. Armstrong,
Mr, and Mrs. R. B. Bouskili, Mrs.
Clara Brown, Miss Eva J: Bryans.
Walter Buchanan, Mrs, W. A.
Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. J. Coch-
rane, W. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Bob
Dundas, Dr. and Mrs. J. G. Fergu-
son, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Fowler,
Miss Vera Gardiner, H. Genn, Mrs.
P. Gardiner, Dr. and Mrs, L. M.
Grose, Miss Anne Hamilton, Mrs.
E ,Harrison, Miss M. Hawkins,
Mr. and Mrs, S. J. Hicks, Mrs. K.
Howard, Ernie Hunter, H,M. Jack-
son, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Jones,
Miss L. Knox, Mrs. N. Koehler,
Harold Koehler, Miss Lottie
Laing, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Mac-
auley, Miss Margaret MacDonald,
Mr. and Mrs. Wes, McCutcheon,
H. McGowan, Miss Edith. Mc-
Lauchlin, Miss May McLauchlin,
Miss Ferne McLean, Miss Jean
McMichael, Miss Dora Martin,
Mrs, Fred Morgan, Miss Marion
Murney, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Parry,
Mr. and. Mrs. C. J. Parton, Mr.
and Mrs. Lorne Pringle, Mr. and
Mrs. Jack Ray, Mr. and Mrs. W.
Redmond, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rob-
inson, Mr. and Mrs. M. Scarlett,
Mr, and Mrs, 3. O. Scott, Mrs.
E, G. Sloan, Mr. and Mrs. 13. W.
Smith, Mr, and Mrs. W.D. Sprinks,
Mr. and Mrs. George Thomson,
Mr, and Mrs. Frank Thomson, Mr.
and Mrs. William Tunney, Miss
Jean Turner, Miss Sadie Walker,
Mr. and Mrs. S. White, Reg. Wil-
liams, Miss M. Whyte, Miss Mabel
Zimmer, Russell Zimmer and
others.
If you missed this party, make
a point to attend the picnic, June
18, at High Park, and meet your
friends from Huron County.
For the second time within 16
weeks, voters of the Provincial
Riding of Huron will go to the
polls to elect a representative in
the Ontario Legislature.
Premier George A. Drew, in
the Legislature Friday cast, an-
nounced that the Government had
called a general election to be
held Monday June 7. The 22nd
Legislature was elected on June 4,
1945; its limit was five years,
Mr. Drew stated that the rea-
son for calling an election at this
time was to secure the endorse -
tion of the people of the huge
change -over project of the On-
tario Hydro -Electric Power Com-
mission, His 'announcement came
somewhat as a surprise.
Progressive Conservative
The people of Huron Riding
elected Thomas Pryde, Exeter,
Progressive Conservative, as their
member in a by-election on Feb-
ruary 16. He defeated Benson W.
Tuckey, Liberal, by 7,615 to 6,961,
a margin of 654.
"If I am the choice of the
nominating convention, I shall be
very pleased to be the candidate
of the Progressive Conservative
Party," Mr. Pryde stated to The
NEWS -RECORD to -day.
A full executive meeting of
Huron Progressive Conservative
Association will be held in Hen -
sail Friday evening, April 23, un-
der the chairmanship of President
Eimer D. Bell, Exeter, when the
date and place of the nominating
convention will be decided,
Locally, President J .J. Zapfe
stated that the Progressive Con-
servatives would open -committee
rooms in the Legion Hall within a
short time.
Liberal Convention
An executive meeting of Huron
Liberal Association was held in
Clinton Wednesday evening with
representatives present from all
parts of the riding, when plans
were made for the nominating
convention which will be held in
the Town Hall, Hensall, at 8.30
p.m. Wednesday next, April 28,
according to an announcement on
Page Six of this issue. Chief
speakers will be Hon. Farquhar
Oliver, Ontario Liberal Leader,
and W.H. Golding, MP
The Liberal candidate' in )lie'
February by-election was Benson•
W. Tuckey, reeve of Exeter.
Names prominently mentioned for
the Liberal
nomination for the
June 7election are those of Prank
Fingland, K.C,, Clinton barrister;
Albert T, •Kalbfieisch, Zurich,
president, Huron Liberal Associa-
tion; W,'L. Whyte, OBE, Hullett
Township large-scale farmer, sec-
retary, Huron Liberal Association;
Gordon McGavin, McKillop Town-
ship farmer, past president, On-
tario Plowmen's Association; and
.1. Kenneth Hunter, Goderich
barrister, who was captured while
serving at Dieppe in August 1942
and was a prisoner -of -war in Ger-
many for more than two years,
CCF More Active
The CCF Party in the riding fa
showing more activity in the gen-
eral election campaign than it
did in the February by-election
when it did not run a candidate.
Wilfred Glazier, R.R. 4, Clin-
ton, executive member, stated
that William Oestricher, Crediton,
president, Huron -Perth CCF Club,
has called an executive meeting
to be held in Exeter this (Thurs-
day) evening to decide whether or
not a candidate will be entered
and the date of a convention, if
one is to be held, Reeve J. E.
Huckins, Goderich, was the cae-
didate in June 1945, but he no
longer is active in the CCF move-
ment,
W. J. Grummett, CCF House
Leader, stated that the CCF would
run a candidate in every riding.
Huron -Bruce Prospects
John W. Hanna, Wingham, who
has represented the riding since
1943, likely will he the Progres-
sive Conservative standard-bearer
again in Huron -Bruce riding. The
nominating oonvention is being
held in the Town Hall, Winghanr,
Thursday next, April 29, at 8.30
p.m:, with Hon George H. 'Dou-
cett, Minister of Highways, 'as the
chief speaker.
Huron -Bruce Liberals also are
active, Donald Blue, acting presi-
dent, and Gordon Elliott, B1ytis,
secretary -treasurer, have called a
nominating convention to be held
in the Town Hall, Wingham, this
Saturday, ApriI 24, at 8 p.m„ with
lion. Farquhar R. Oliver, Ontario
Liberal Leader, as chief speaker,
according to an •announcement
published- on Page Six today. Tbfa •
will be the first convention to be
held in Huron or Huron -Bruce
constituencies,
William C. King, R.R. 2, Bel -
grave, CCF candidate in Huron-.
Bruce in 1945, stated this week
that he has no intention, of enter-
ing the field again,
Ontario St. WMS
Holds April Meeting
The' regular monthly meeting
of Ontario St. WMS. was held in
the church parlours on Tuesday,
April 13, with the president no
the chair. Mrs. Norman Carter
took charge of the devotional
REMANDED FOR SENTENCE period, The Roil Call was an -
David McHardy was remanded swered by a verse containing the
a week for sentence on a charge word "Faith,"
of obtaining money under false Mrs. (Dr.) Thompson reviewed
pretences, to which he pleaded a chapter of the Study Book and
guilty in court at Godreich Thurs- Mrs. W. M. Aiken spoke on Chris -
day last. Ile had issued a cheque! tian Stewardship. Mrs. Farnham
for $10 to Clarke Stanley, Clinton, gave an interesting paper On
knowing the cheque was false. Temperance,