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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 ecor The Home Paper With the News 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 . , , * * * 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 ; ; • * 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 , , ri .a* 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 * 4 • '. 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 , , * * * • 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, • 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. rananlatailaratiarePtinaletinaltaalarereagat< TOWN OF CLINTON ■ P raclamat�0 n 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 .April 20, 1948 17-b 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. o, 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. 17-b 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,