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Clinton News-Record, 1949-01-27, Page 1! 11 THE NEW ERA --84th YEAR No. 4 Nice Zbe�F� 22 QCoium n= WHOEVER HEARD OF LET- tuce and parsley growing in this part of the world — outside a greenhouse — on January 19?.. . Mrs. J. B. MaeMath provided full proof of this phenomenon with the samples, plucked from her garden at Holmesville on that date, which she brought to The NEWS -RECORD Office . , , And Art Groves, Clinton, reported Monday that daffodile were growing in his garden on Prin- cess St.. .. Will wonders never cease . . . * • * WHEN THE NEWS -RECORD went to press last week, it looked as if the weather honeymoon" was over, but such was not to be . . Since that time, the weather has been alternately warmer and cooler, with spring in the air . Where is it all going to end, or are we going to pay well for all this lack of snow and winter? It could * * * THERE'S ONE THING WE'RE pretty sure of, and that is that the Town . Fathers are rather pleased with the fact that prac- tically nothing has been spent so far this winter season on snow removal, although. the contract was let at the proper time at a +trice per . hour From the %wn's standpoint, it probably was a good idea to let the con- tract on a "per hour" baths, rather on a flat rate basis for the whole year . * * * MAY WE EXTEND OUR hearty congratulations to Gordon L. Hall, a former Clinton boy, on his election as Warden of Haldimand County- for 1949. . Gordon learned his trade as a printer with his father, G. E. Hall, in The NEWS -RECORD Office, and then branched out for himself in Cayuga where he purchased and still publishes quite successfully, The Haldimand Advocate . Gordon has been Reeve of Cayuga for several years end that village's repre- sentative in the Haldimand County Council during that period , Just another of Clinton's sons who has made his mark in life! .. * - WHEN ELLWOOD EPPS, WELL known Clinton sportsman, return- ed from his moose -hunting trip north of Port Arthur last fall, he told us that something might be • done tofficially to stop the hunt- ing •of the lordly moose Incidentally, Ellwood brought back a beauty . . Now it is announced by Hon. Harold R. Scott, Minister of Lands and Forests, that the Ontario Gov- ernment is giving serious con- sideration to the need of a closed ' season in 1949, as recommended by the Fish and Game Com- mittee of the Legislature last year . . „ CAREFUL OBSERVATION DUR- ing the 1948 moose season by the staff of the Department of Lands and Forests revealed sev- eral facts that strongly support- ed a closed moose season . Moose failed to increase during the year, and the extensive use of aircraft in hunting made it possbile for hunters to concent- rate on the remaining areas where the animals were abund- ant ... The number of areas of abundance has grown fewer and fewer with each succeeding sea- son for several years . . , Al- though it is felt that moose are in no immediate danger of ex- termination, the hope was expres- sed that by having a closed sea- son for a short, period now instead of waiting until the animals were i scarce everywhere, it might be possible to avoid a long closed season some time In the future... * • * HERE IS A JUDICIAL FINDING of much interest to Huron County, where the Canada Temperance Act, till in force, passed in e,along with the s heCounties of Perth and Peel and the Dieta riot of Manitoulin . By de- cision of Judge A. B. Currey, Manitoulin, the Crown has been given the right to appeal the finding of a magistrate in a Can- ada Temperance Act ease . Until now, it had been held that no. appeal against a dismissal could be taken under the CTA will be started wpithine nelr t two or three weeks . , The Weather 1949 1948 Low Higb HighLow Jen. 20 25 18 28 6 21 35 22 31 18 22 36 24 20 6 23 30 23 8 ''25 24 36 28 14 *2 25 34 21 17 *9 26 23 17 20 *7 Snow: 21 inches Snow: 6. inches * Below Zero Winter's Here At Last! It fell, yes, it felil., in fairly substantial quantities during Tuesday night and early yester- day morning. The result is that Clinton and district now have a plentiful supply of snow, and it looks like read winter weather for the first time this year. The first OHA, Intermediate Hockey match was played in Clinton Lions Arena last evening between Clinton RCAF Station and Gode- rich Kinsmen. The kids played one or two games at odd spots last week. But the weather was not as cold yesterday or today as it was on Monday end Tuesday, CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 1949 THE NEWS -RECORD -71st YEAR Clinton The Home Paper with the News Purchases New Modern Fire Truck Two Mill Increase In Levy "You will have to put on rose- coloured glasses, as there will not be much brightness in the 1949 budget," county treasurer A. H. Erskine told Huron County Council last week before sub- mitting the estimates for the year, The estimates were refer- red to the finance committee. Mr. Erskine reported a $16,000 deficit in the general account in 1948. A slight increase was noted in the Children's Aid expendi- ture for 1949, as another worker will be added to the staff. As the Huron County local Old Age Pensions, and Mothers' Allowances Board has been disbanded, this enabled the estimates to be re- duced by $600. Estimated Itaate Eight Mills The estimated expenditures for this year, totalled $273,476, which included $35,000 for estimated re- pairs and alterations to the reg- istry office, . Estimated revenue is $275,613; estimated surplus, $2,138. .An estimated rate of eight mills was made up as follows: general account, 4.50 mills; county high- ways, 3.50 mills: Mr, Erskine warned that com- mittees would have to operate closely to get by on the budget. If the county continues "to pay as we go, it will require eight mills to meet the budget" Decide To Buy Museum Considerable discussion follow- ed the report of the 1948 property committee, recommending the purchase of J. H. Neill's museum, et Gorrie for $3,000. Mr. Neils stipulated that he be engaged as custodian at a salary of $800 plus living quarters and the provision of a place to house the articles. The opinion was expressed that the present court house building would make an ideal museum, and another site could be chosen for the new court house. Other members felt that the collection might be housed elsewhere in the county; it was suggested it would be a fine attraction for tourists travelling on the Blue Water Highway. , I I Finally, a motion by Reeves Eimer Lawson and D, Beuermenn was endorsed that the Neill col- lection be bought for $3,000, and left as it is until further arrange- ments cin be made. Health Unit Explained Dr. Stothers, of the Depart- ment of Health, addressed coun- dl on the proposed setting up of a county health unit. He warn- ed against the impossible, and stated that units in other counties ere well received. The depart- ment is ready to give every as- sistance. Ile stressed its aspect as a preventive program, includ- ing sanitation, mental health, ap- pliances for old age, and im- munization. He steted brat the county by-laws setting up the unit supersedes all local boards of health after July, when the personnel of the latter lose their official status. There ere now 24 health units in the province. The County Board of Health will be made up of five members four repre- sentartives of the county and one from the province. He recom- mended appointments far a term of years to sustain continuity. The personnel of the unit requires special qualifications. Appoint- ments are made by the board, The department has trained per- sonnel available. Members of the County Board of Health re- ceive $6 a day and expenses. They (Continued on Page Four) Winter Gale Does Heavy Damage MRS. J. F. MULHOLLAND, Clinton, was asleep in the room at upper left when a giant silver maple crashed at 4 a.m. Wednesday, January 19, during a violent windstorm. JOHN MUL- HOLLAND, owner and occupant of the house, said he believed the tree's root system had been weakened when roots were cut during sewer - laying operations on Huron St., Clinton. Only slight damage was done to the roof of the house, "That house was built to stand fion," said Mr. Mulholland. The board in . it are two -and -a -quarter inches thick and 12 inches wide, and where ordinarily there would be taro' -6y -fours it has two -by -sixes. A by- product of the accident is several months' supply of maple fuelwood for the Mulholland home. Salaries -Increased By County Council On 60 -Cycle Here In Year From Now The Clinton area will be on 60 -cycle power at this time next year, it was intimated to Public ublic Utilities Com- mission at its monthly meet- ing in the office Tuesday even- ing. Chairman H. R. Hawkins presided. Superintendent and Treasurer A, E. R,umball stated he had ,received information from auth- oritative sources that the Hydro - Electric Power Commission of Ontario was planning to build ,at once a 110,000 -volt line from London (Westminster) to a point just south of Seaforth which would cover the area as far north as Brussels and as far south as Exeter. This would accommodate 60 -cycle power as against the present 25 -cycle to es far north es Belgrave. Hospital Aid Now Seeking Members The membership committee of the Hospital Aid, under the con- venership of Mrs. W. H. Robin- son, is busy canvassing for mem- bers for 1949. Those in charge of the various wards are: St. Andrew's, Miss D. Shaw, Mrs. B. J. Gibbings; St. James', Mrs. N. W. Trewarthe, Mrs. T. Herman; St. John's, Mrs. F. Hudie, Mrs. Caryl Draper; St. George's, Mrs. G. C. German, Mrs. L. McKinnon; Little Eng- land, Miss Bessie Sloman, Mrs. H, 3, Managhan. The objective is "every woman a member" so the ladies are ask- ed that, if not personally con- tacted, they can join either by esnding or giving their 25 cents membership fee to Mrs. Robinson or one of the canvassers in the various wards. Library Circulation Twice 1946; B. J. Gibbings Head tor 10th Term Chairman for tenth year Residents of Clinton and dist- rict are becoming greater "read- ers" and more conscious of the existence of their Carnegie Public Library, it was re3ealed at the January meeting of Clinton Pub- lic Library which was held in the Library Monday evening. The Library now has more than 900 active members. The plain fact of the matter is that the total circulation of the Library has more then doubled in two years. Whereas in 1946, $. S. t,IznaINad it stood et 8.834, this had increas- ed to 14,163 in 1947, and the jump was to 18,865 in 1948,. or nearly a third in that year, it was point- ed out by Miss Evelyn Hall, the librarian. Comparative circulation figures for the past three years are: 1946 1947 1948' Non-fiction .. 2,323 3,038 3,788 Fiction 3,805 6,512 7,276 Juvenile 2,706 4,605 5,601 Totals 8,834 14,163 18,865 Other facts provided by the librarian' for 1948 were: new members, 337; books discarded, 124; books added: juvenile, 120; fiction, 96; non -faction, 39; ective members, 901; juveniles, 289, rural members, 161. B. .J. Gibbings was re-elected chairman of the Board for his tenth year in 1949. Miss M. A. Stone was named secretary and M. T, Corless treasurer. Standing committees ere: Fin- ance—W. S. R. Holmes, W. B. Olde, Miss M. A, Stone; Prop- erty—B. J. Gibbings, Olde, G. H. Jefferson, Holmes; Books and Magazines—Miss Edna Jamieson, Miss . Stone, Jefferson, . Olde. Treasure/. M. T. Corless, in his financial report, stated that re- ceipts for the year totalled $3,092.71, the largest item being Town of Clinton grant of $1,500, and another, being $597.03 carried over from 1947. Expenditures totalled $2,399,98, leaving a bal- ance of $692.73 on hand et the end of the year. Salary increases for officials and employees, and. ; indemnity increases for themselves, were authorized by the members of Huron County Council at the concluding sitting of the January Session of Huron County Council Friday last, The salaries of county clerk N. W. Miller and treasurer A. H. Erskine were increases. from $3,300 to $3,600 each; county assessor Alex Alexander from $3,000 to •$3,300; Jarnes Shear - down, janitor, form $1,500 to $1,800; Miss Evelyn ,Cooper, court reporter, from $1,680 to $1,800; Miss Margaret Tudor, stenograph- er, from $1,320 to $1,500; - Miss Pearl Miller, clerk in county assessor's office, from 31,300 to $1,500. A show of hands was taken on the recommendation of the ex- ecutive committee that the ses- sional indemnity be increased from $35 to $40 plus mileage of 15 cents, an increase bf rive cents. The recommendation car- ried 15-9. Mrs. Mabel Gray, who has been reporter and clerk for the juven- ile court for the past nine yeers without pay, was granted an honorarium of $100. A suggestion that the warden should be paid a higher salary did not meet with the approval of Warden Armstrong. He said he felt he would be well paid in the enjoyment of the work and the contacts he would make. Grants Approved The following grants, recom- mended by the executive com- mittee, were approved; University of Western Ontario, $5,000; Navy League, $500; Sal- vation Army, $1,200; Canadian National Institute for the Blind, $1,000; Hospital for Sick Child- ren, 350; War Memorial Hospital, $50: hospitals et Goderich, Clin- ton, Seaforth and Wingham, each $1,000; Ontario Agricultural Council, $50; Ontario Conserva- tion and Reforestation, $25; the Ontario Education Association, (Continued on Page Five) COMING EVENTS Dance, Town Hall, Clinton, The Skyliners, Friday, January ,2& Admission.: 50 cents plug 10 cents tax. 4-x Skating Party, Friday, January 28, on pond behind Collegiate, 8 p.m. sharp. Dancing after and. during skating (for those who don't skate). 'Teen agers wel- come. 4-b Humourous three -act play "Aunt Tillie GoestoSea," presented by Benmiller Church Choir, spon- sored by Woman's Association of Holmesville Church, in Holmes- ville School on Friday, January 28, at 8.15 pm. Admission, adults 50 cents, . children 25 cents.. 8-b Two big dances, Cardno's Hall, Seaforth, Friday, January 28, CKNX Barn Dance Gang; Satur- day, January 29, Ken Wilbee, 4-b Attention St. James' Ward! Hospital Aid tea at home of Mrs. Frank Fingland, Friday, Febru- ary 4, 2.30--5.30 p.m. 4-b Benefit Dance, Porter's Hill, Community Club,, Town Hall, Bayfield, February 11. Euchre, "500", dance and draw commenc- ing 8.30 sharp. 4=5_l, St. Valentine's Hop, Town Hall, Clinton, Tuesday, February 15, 1949. Ross Pearce and his orch- estra. Auspices Clinton Badmin- ton Club. Novelty numbers. Ad- mission 50 cents: 3-b "Coon Town Night," dates Feb- ruary 16 and 17, in Clinton Town Hall, auspices Girls' Club of Wesley -Willis United Church.. 4-b FARMERS MAY DISPOSE OF LAYING HENS "A number of people either are disposing of or are planning to dispose of their laying hens, be- cause of recent drop in egg prices," R. 0, Bennett, Clinton, agricultural representative for Huron County, stated today. "Young pigs are in keen de- mand and also breeding stock, particularly boars," he said. Sales of turnips are moving quite briskly, with a slight lag in the sale of other vegetables, Mr. Bennett reported. Many farmers are beginning to inquire as to the availability of good seed grain, and it appears the demand will lie fairly strong. Several farmers have been in- quiring as to the availability of western help this coming season, Mr. Bennett said. Hogs in:, Demand Lack of snow as protection for crops, especially fall wheat, was causing concern to Ontario farm- ers, the provincial Agriculture Department's weekly drop re- port said. A keen demand is reported for all types of livestock, espec- ially hogs. Western Ontario Des ample supplies of good quality seed grain available. Turnip sales are brisk but other vegetables are lagging, High winds have caus- ed a good deal of damage to barns. o- • C, OF C. CAMPAIGN Clinton and District Chamber of Commerce is concluding its 1949 membership campaign this week, and it is expected that members will be allotted to the varibus committees early next week. Anyone overlooked is re- quested to get in touch with President Norman Counter or Secretary -treasurer B. B. Pock- lington. Building Boom On Main Street Clinton's main business sec- tion seems to be undergoing a small building boom. Work is underway in connection with the construction of is two-storey store and apartment block just south of the Roxy Theatre, ,the owner being H. J. Sutherland, Who also owns the Roxy Theatre, and the generel con- tractor being John A. Mac- Donald, Richmond St. North, London. A building permit in the value of $3,000 has been applied for. to Town Council, and Building Inspector Grant Rath has approved construc- tion. The building will be of cement block construction, with a frontage of 231/2 feet on Al- bert St. It is understood that further construction work of stores end apartments is contemplated in the spring on the vacant lot north of the Roxy Theatre. 0 KEEP STANDARD HIGH, LIONS URGED BY D -G "Let's keep our standard high," Clayton B. Rawling, Windsor, District Governor of District A-1, declared in an address on the occasion of his official visit to Clinton Lions Club in St. Paul's Parish Hall Tuesday evening. "Whatever you do in this coM- munity, do it with clean hands," he urged. District Governor Rawling, who was introduced by Hugh R, Hawkins, congratulated the Clin- ton Club members on the excel- lent work they were doing, particularly among the youth of the community, as evidenced by the reports presented. He an- nounced that Lionism would be introduced into England this year, and that it would be in- ducted there through the Canad- ian Lions. He commented that 400,000 Lions in 23 countries of the world, meant a solid bank of fellowship for the future, which might have a very beneficial affect on the nations of the world. "Lionise keeps your friendship in good repair," he stated. Ile stressed the importance in a club of committee work in which all the members could participate, Lionise would continue to grow as long es it was a credit to the communities in which it operated. George B. Beattie expressed the thanks of the Club to the District Governor, and presented hint, in behalf of the Club, with a motor rug in the Macdonald tartan, He replied suitably, Lion Rawling visited the Brussels, Club in an official capacity Monday evening. President J. George McLay was in charge of the meeting which featured a moose dinner through the courtesy of Ellwood Epps. The initiation of Flt. Lieut (Dr,) Noel St. G, Wade, medical officer at RCAF Station, Clinton, was conducted by the District Gov- ernor, who was assisted by Past President F. B. Pennebaker, Sgt. C. A. Mason, RCAF, pro- vided an entertainment number. Reports were presented as fol- lows: Financial, F. B. Pennebak- er; 'Teen Town, Lorne Brown, who stated it was going well with 161 members; Sports, R. E. Hol- mas, who stated four minor hoc- key teams were being operated by the Lions Club; Boys and Girls, J. A. Sutter, who said the Cubs had 40 members and going strong; Health and Safety, V. D. Falconer, who stated $629.46 had been collected in the Christmas Seal campaign. Chamber of Commerce President Has Fine Gar,den as His Hobby The 1949 president of Clinton In past years, Mr. Counter was end District Chamber of Com- greatly interested in fishing, but merce—Willias» Norman Counter now he spends most of his spare although born in Seaforth, has time attending to his very at - made up for that fact many times tractive one -and -a -half acre gar - over by having resided in Clin- den property on High Street, And ton since he was a baby in arms. that's a man-sized job, too! The younger son of the late Mr. Counter was married iri Mr, Noan"d Mrs. W. R. Counter, 1938 to Madeline Venliorne, rmfirst saw the light of daughter of Mrs. VanHorne, day on Jute 17, 1904, but came Clinton, and the late George with his parents to Clinton as VanHome and they have two an infant. He attended Clinton chiMren: Caliste, eight, and Public School and Collegiate In- George, five. stitute, and meanwhile helped his father In the farhily jewellery store, founded by his father around 60 years ago, whenever occasion demanded. The new C. of C. president was associated at various times with W. D. Fair, in the book- store; Prudential Life Insurance Company, as representative in this territory, and operated Clinton Bowling Alley for a number of years until he dispos- ed of this business to L. G. Win- ter in 1938. In that year, also, on the death of his father, he took over the latter's long- established and favorably -known jewellery business here. Mr. Counter Is a member of St, . Paul's Church of England and is a member of the Board of Management; member and Past Master of Clinton Lodge No. 83, IOOF; and of the Chamber of Commerce in which hetealerved as a member of the Publle Rela- tions Conunittee in 194748. At the annual meeting, he was elect ed a director, and, subsequently, at a meeting of the directors, W. NORMAN COUNTER wasnamed president for the current year. —Photo by Fowier Bros. Studio Delivery Won't Be Until July A Town�Counciecial 11 was mof eeting Clinton Town Council Chamber last week et the call of Mayor R. Y. Hattin to make definite decision on the transfer of the 1942 Ford crash truck, toward the purchase of a new Bickle-Seagrave fire truck. The Mayor presided and all members were present except Reeve G. W. Nott, who was ab- sent attending Huron County Council in Goderich. Previously the Fire and Water Committee; under the chairman- ship of Ald, Dr. George S. El- 7iott, had met and dealt with details of the proposed transac- tion. After some discussion, it was moved by Ald. Elliott, seconded by Ald. H. E. Hartley, that Council approve the recommenda- tion of the Fire and Water Com- mittee to trade in the 1942 Ford crash truck n:ceived from the Public Utilities Commission, to Bickle-Seagrave Limited, Wood- stock, accepting its offer of $2,500 to apply on a new truck and a balance of $6,420 on a 120 -day delivery (working dnys, equal to about six months based on a five-day), es defined in the agreement, Resolution was adopt- ed unanimously. Frank Fingland, KC, was present at the meeting, at the request of the Mayor, and was called on by Mayor Hattan to advise Council in the matter of the possible necessity of making application to the Ontario Muni- cipal Board for permission to issue a ten- or 15 -year debenture. As, according to agreement, no payment on the new fire truck will be required for some few months, no definite plans for finencing were decided at this meeting, Firemen Delighted Fire Chief Grant "Red" Rath stated today that the members of Clinton's volunteer Fire Depart- ment, and especially himself, were more than pleased with the de- cision of Town Council to pur- chase new firefighting equipment. The boys will be able to do a real job now," he declared. "We'll have something to work with, and I em sure the citizens are going to benefit in the long run in having much better protection against fire." JUNIORS HEAR TALKS ON SPORT AND MARKETING Members of Clinton Junior Institute gathered in the Clin- ton Collegiate for the January meeting. The roll call a favour- ite sport) followed the sports theme and revealed a definite preference for skating. The sports topic was ably tak- en by Miss Hulda-Marion ReY- nolds, phfsical tarining teacher on the CCI staff. Miss Reynolds, in an interesting manner, re- viewed some Canadian sports and the benefits of the exercise of sports. A series of interesting cur- rent events was given by Marion Jones and, business discussed. The president spoke of the Folk School of the County and also of the debate which is to be held at the March meeting of the June ions Farmers March meeting. Fred Gibson, acting as chair- man for the joint meeting, intro. duced G. Ralph Foster, the guest speaker of the -evening, who spoke on Marketing and gave several practical suggestions. A recreation period followed under the leadership of a new committee which has been chosen to act for this year. Lunch was served and the meeting edjounaed. Programmes for the next three months were issued which prom- ise enjoyment for every member and announced a "Parent's Night" to be held in the near future, Gordon Grant Heads Goderich District • Gordon Grant, Goderich Town- ship, was elected chairman of Goderich District Collegiate In- stitute Board at the inaugural meeting. Vice-chairman is . A. Grange, Hullett Township; gec- letory-treasurer, A. R. Scott, Goderich. Other representatives are: Town of Godercih, H. M. Ford, F. T. Armstrong; Goderich Public School Board, 3. A. Snider; Sep,. arate School Board, W. A. Coult- hurst; County of Huron, P. J. MacEwan; Ashfield, E. Hodges; Colborne, E. Robertson; Gode- rich Township, G. Grant; Hullett, A. Grange; East Wawanosh, 1W; Patterson; West Wawanosh, R. D. . Munro. A Smile for Today Fancy, Not Force! Girl: "Father is so pleased to hear that you area poet." Boy: Is he? That makes ere divinely happy." Girl: "You see,he tried to throw out my last boy friend, end he was a wrestler,"