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Clinton News-Record, 1949-06-16, Page 1THE NEW ERA -84th YEAR No. ,24 rt ecor THE NEWS -RECORD -71st YEAR The Home Paper with the News' CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 1949 Xie CoIunirn=== IMRE ARE A COUPLE OF NICE fish for you! . "Raz" Pock- lington returned home from a fishing trip with Dr: E. A. Me - Master, Seaforth, in the Georgian Bay, near Magnetewan, last week, bringing with him a Northern pike, which had a length of 34 inches and weighed 121 pounds He plans to have the beauty stuffed as a keepsake of his ex- perience . . * m * THE OTHER BEAUTY WAS caught much nearer home - in fact, just a little distance outside the town from a public bridge on the Bayfield Road! , This really was a dandy --.an 18 -inch speckled trout, which was caught by Nick Kinach, Collegiate teach- er, with a fly . When some- thing started to tug at his line, he coudn't believe it, but held on anyway and landed the fish ... * * n, A DEPUTATION FROM CLIN- ton flown Council will meet Hon. George H. Doucett, Ontario Min- ister of Highways, at the Par- liament Buildings, Toronto, to- morrow, with reference to the proposed pavement on the high- way connecting links here . The group are Mayor R. Y. Hattin, Reeve G. W. Nott, Street chair- man, and Aid. N. W. Trewartha, Itemize chairman, who will be introduced by the Huron MLA, Tom Tek Pryde . . We wish' them • s * +s THE POWER WAS OFF ALL Tuesday evening in our office -a situation that held up the pro- duction of this week's NEWS - RECORD considerably That was smell penatly for the lovely rain, however . , 5 5' s CONGRATULATIONS TO Squadron Leader Harold M. Carioni London, formerly of Clinton, who wes invested as a member of the Order of. the British Empire at an investiture in London yesterday He served at Clinton RCAF Station until his discharge a year or two ago The family moved to London last fall . , Former Clintonian Notices Changes A man who left Clinton in 1902, returned last week to find many changes, He was R. Milton MaCool, superintendentof the United Farmers of Albert Cent- ral Co-operative stores, Calgary, Alta„ and a former UFA MLA for Cochrane riding, Alberta, from 1926-35. Mr. and Mrs. McCool visited various relatives in this district including James W. McCool, and Ernest and Miss Edna McGee, Londesboro; Mrs. Norman Gar- rett, Blyth; Fred McCool, Clin- ton; and Mr, and Mrs. Peter Mc- Gee, Bayfjeld. They planned e trip to Montreal, Ottawa, Toron- to, Cleveland, Chicago, and St. Paul, before returning home. Mr. • McCool is a son of the late James McCool, who kept a horse livery across from the old Rattenbury House, Clinton, on the present site of Layton's Gar- age. He recalls some old land- marks such as Fair's Mill, now Manning's Garage; Graham Ho- tel, now Russell Jervis store and apartments; Claredon Hotel, later the Normandie, now a vacant lot opposite the Post Office. COMING EVENTS Huron -Perth League Baseball, Clinton Community Perk, Mon- day, June 20, 6.50 p.m. Clinton RCAF vs. Clinton Colts. 24-b Clinton Junior Farmers' Dance, Bayfield Pavilion, Wednesday, June 22, McDowell's Orchestra. Admission, 50 cents. 24-b Clinton Horse Races, Wednes- day, June 22, 2 p.m. (DST). 22-23-b Play, "The Dutch Detective," presented by Hackett's and Blake's Churches in Grace Church, Porter's Hill, Friday, June 24, 8.30 p.m. . 24-b Garden Party, auspices Varna WA, on lawn of Mr, and Mrs. Fred Reid, two miles west of Varna, Friday, June 24, supper 6-8, followed by good program. 24-b Meet ole friends, make new ones, at Crystal Palace Ballroom, Mitchell, every Friday night, good Olde Tyme Dance with Don Robertson and Ranch Boys. 24-p Navy League Tag Day, Satur- day, June 25, auspices Ladies' Auxiliary, Canadian Legion. 24-25-b Clinton Lions Club Frolic, Wed- nesday, June 29. ' Fun 'galore! Giant Bingo, games, refreshment booth. Draw for car or tractor. Admission free. Dance, Town Hall, Norman Carnegie Orchest- ra. 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Admission 75 cents. 23-24-25-x Remember the date!!! Saturday, October 15. Bazaar, auspices Ladies' Auxiliary, Canadian Leg- ion. - 24-b The Weather 1949 1948 High Low High Low June 9 76 38 70 48 10 79 41 75. 41 11 88 51 71 65 la 12 90 63 66 49 a"' 13 86 86 73 41 14 88 89 77 42 15 82 67 66 36 Rain: 1.51 inches Rain; 1.81 inches Heavy Downpour Finally Ends Long Drought Three. In Each Riding Electors ofthe ridings of North Huron and Huron Perth will have the choice of three candidates in the Federal Election on Monday, June 27, es the three parties - Liberal, Progressive Conservative, and CCF --all put up candidates when official nomination¢ were held on Monday afternoon before sparse audiences. In Huron -Perth, the Returning Officer, J. M. Southcott, Exeter, presided in the Town Hall, Hen- sel'. Candidates are J. ELGIN McKINLEY, Stanley Township, farmer, Progressive Conservative; ANDREW Y. McLEAN, Seaforth, publisher, Liberal; and J. R. PETERS, Hullett Township, clergyman, Cooperative Common- wealth Federation. North Huron Nominations In North Huron, Returning Officer IL J. Fisher and Election Clerk M. H. Martin, Goderich, were in attendance between 1 and 3 p.m. (DST) at the Town Hall, Wingham, but the nomina- tions, with 5200 deposit each, had been made several days before, including a minimum of ten names as required by law. The cendidates and their of- ficial agents are: HARRY CHAR- LES BURROWS, Grey Township, farmer, Cooperative Common- wealth Federation; agent, J. G. Webster, Wingham; LEWIS EL- STON CARDIFF, Morris Town- shairy farmer, Progressive Con- servative; agent, Robert J. Bow- man, Brussels; ROBERT SCOTT HETHERINGTON, Wingham, bar- rister, Liberal; agent, J, A. Wil- son, Wingham. Leas than 25 persons were In the hall when speaking started'. h. J, Bowman was voted to the chair. By arrangement among the candidates, five minutes' time was allowed each, with two min- utes' reply by Mr. Cardiff. L. E. Cardiff L. E. Cardiff said he had rep- resented the riding for nine years. It was an agricultural riding and be was a farmer, understanding the problems of the farmer, as well as others. He was convinced that the Progressive Conservative party had the best platform for all. "We've had a government that is tired out -in office too long. Fourteen years is too long," he declared, "as in a ease like that, you always have en accumulation cl ublic payroll. Taxes ere too arty rs on hhige h and must be reduced, and there are a lot of men on the payroll that shouldn't be there." He said that there were 25,000 more civil servants now than at the end of the war. Mr. Cardiff stated that during the Bennett regime 300 orders -in - council had been passed, but with this government, 20,000 orders -in - council had been passed since the end of the war. That was a ser- ious situation. Harry C. Burrows Harry C. Burrows stated that he egreed with Mr. Cardiff about the Liberal Government being "too olds" but the CCF maintain- ed that both old parties were too old, "They have dwelt in marble halls too long; they have lost touch with the common man," he declared. Mr. Burrows pointed out that the townships and villages of Huron County had lost popula- tion since 1900, with so many flocking to the cities. The cause of the evil was in the economic set-up. He favoured equalizing opportunities for all; the huge monopolists should be controlled. "We are not against free enterprise," Mr. Burrows said; "we don't care how many farms you own. We're not a bunch of monkeys; we are sensible men." R. S. Hetherington R. S. Hetherington declared. thet the Liberal Government was strong enough to maintain our way of life, a progressive system under free - enterprise which be- lieved in heavy taxation of the big groups end social security. Mr. Hetherington stated there was a lot of bogey about the great wealth of somepeople and soaking the rich. The present system was designed to •share the wealth. The Liberal policy was to increase the welfare of farm- ers and others. The speaker maintained that it didn't matter what occupation a man had before becoming a mem- ber, he should represent all the people at Ottawa when he was elected. He was born on a farm and knew farm conditions, and figured he could represent the riding es well as Mr. Cardiff; 0 McCLINCiiEY--STOCK A quiet wedding was solemniz- ed at the parsonage of Welling- ton Street United Church, Lon- don, when Charlotte, eldest dau- ghter of Mr. and Mrs. M. J.. Stock, i clmesville, became the bride of William McClinehey, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Me- Clinchey, Holm.esville. Rev. 3. W. Hunt officiated. The bridal couple were attend- ed by Mr. and Mrs. Gould Olivestre, London. Following a reeept#on at the Seven Dwarfs Inn, London, Mr. and Mrs. McClinehey left' for a short honeymoon. On their re- turn they will live on Elgin St., London. Champion Judges Are Declared • t Spirited competition featured the Huron County Achievement Day judging contests held at the Anglican Church Camp, south of Bayfield, on Saturday, Above, left to right, are shown: ELLA NETHERY, 15, Blyth, who won the junior championship in livestock judging against 36 boy competitors; R. GORDON BENNETT, Clinton, agricultural representative for Huron County; JOHN CAMPBELL, who made the highest score in livestock judging and won the intermediate division. . SPECIAL MEETING PLANNED JUNE 23 ON SCHOOL AREAS The concluding session of the June meeting of Huron County Council was marked by a lively discussion on the boundaries of high school areas that took up the greater part of Friday afternoon. The debate took place following a recommendation of the consul- tative committee that Brussels and parts of Morris and Grey Townships be added to Wingham High School District. Reeve John McNabb, Grey, in asking that action be deferred, declared that it is beyond reason to ask Grey Township pupils to go , 20 miles to Wingham when they are only ten miles from Sea - forth. Reeve J. D. Beecroft, East Wawanosh, chairman of the com- mittee, stated that every co-op- eration had been given the muni- cipalities; end, Inspector J;' H. 'Kinkead told of -the steps taken' regarding the Brussels area be- fore making the recommendation, Reeve R. B. Cousins, Brussels, pointed out that it would mean a great deal to that municipality, which is faced with $4,000 e year in transportation, Brussels is willing to carry on as a con- tinuation school, he said, provid- ing the municipalities will pay transportation costs. Reeve Sills, Seaforth, also ask- ed deferment, so that the by-laws governing the boundaries of high school districts might be studied. Seaforth should have been in- formed, and had been unfairly dealt with, he declared. Finally, on a division vote of 14-12, a motion by Reeves Sills and E. Lawson was endorsed, that a special meeting of the County Council be called on June 23 to decide on the areas prescribed in the by-laws presented by the consultative committee. These by-laws would allocate a portion of Morris Township to Clinton High School District; a portion. of Morris to Seaforth; and Brussels and portions of Mor- ris and Grey to Wingham district. Change of Name Endorsation was given a motion by Reeves Sills and Lawson that the wish of the present Exeter High School District Board be ac- ceded to and the name be chang- ed to "South Huron High School District Board." Antique Collection The property committee report - ea that the J. H. Neill collection of antiques was bought for $3,000, but no piece as yet had been obtained to house it; Girl Wins In Junior Judging Ella Nethery, Blyth, stole the show at Bayfield Saturday at the annual Achievement Day com- petitions of Huron County Junior Farmers Clubs and Junior Home- making Clubs. Thirty-six boys competed for the county champ- ionship in livestook-judging, while 90 girls competedfor the county championships in home- making arts. Ella, .15-.year-old:.,deughter.. of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Nethery, Blyth, ignored the 90, competed against the 36, and won the jun- ior championship in a contest that called for the jii j 1ng.,of . eight classes of cattle, swine, horses, and sheep. Highest Iivestock-judging score of the day was made by John Campbell, Clinton with 590 points; he won the intermediate division of the contest. Senior winner was Glen Wise, RR. 3, Clinton, with 569 points. Ella Nethery top- ped the junior boys, against whom She was the only girl competitor, with 543 points. Contestants in the three divisions of the live- stock -judging competition were from Junior Farmer Clubs at Exeter, Clinton, and Dungannon -plus Ella. Winners Announced Winners in the various sections of the Judging Competition were as follows (number of competit- ors in brackets): Junior (24) - Ella Nethery, Blyth, 543 points out of 650; Intermediate (10) - John Camp- bell, Bayfield, 590 out of 650; Senior (4) - Glen Wise, Clin- ton, 569 out of 650. Winners of special awards were as follows: Chicago trip to 4-11 Club Con- gress -for beet scores in seed and livestock judging -George Turton, 19, R.R. 5, Goderich; Shield, do- nated by CNE, for highest ag- gregate in novice claw - Ella Nethery, RR, 1, Blyth; silver cup, donated by Carnation Co,, for highest aggregate in dairy sec- tion - John Campbell, 19, Bay- field; silver cup, donated by Wil- liam Stone and Sons Ltd., for highest score in swine section .- Jim Lobb, RR. 1, Clinton; silver cup, donated by Blatchford Feeds, (Continued on Page 'Four) CARLOW LODGE CELEBRATES 75th ANNIVERSARY Maacns from all over this district gathered in Auburn re- cently for the celebration of the 75th anniversary of Morning Star Lodge, No. 309 G.R.C:, Carlow. A turkey dinner was served by women of Auburn Memorial Hall Committee, in Knox United Church, and members of the lodge were espeeially pleased at mark- ing their anniversary there as they arranged. for laying its cor- ner stone in 1904. Guest speaker, Rt. Wor. Bro. James P. Maher, Toronto, Deputy Grand Master Grand Lodge of Canada, Province of Ontario, ac- companied by many brethren, paid -.a.. short ' visit to the lodge rooms at Carlow and to the Dun- lop tomb, Saltford. On their return, the members and guests gathered in Foresters Hall, where: they were entertain- ed by "The Archie. McCullough Concert Party," London. Rt. Wor. Bro. A. R. Scott and W. M. Wil- liam Ross, Maitland Lodge, Gode- rich, presented a new Bible to the lodge. Addresses were made by Rt. Wor. Bro. Van Wyck, DDGM, North Huron; Rt. Wor. Bro. Dr. J. W. Shaw, PDDGNI, Clinton; Bro. Rev. R. G. Mc1Vlillran, Gode- rich; Rt. Wor, Bro. Nelson Hart, London; and Rt. Wor. Bro. George 11. Jefferson, PDDGM, Clinton. Rt. Wor. Bro. H. J. Kastner, Sebringville, DDGM of South Huron Distreti, introduced the guest of the evening, Rt; Wor. Bro. James P. Maher, Deputy Grand Master. A handsome sil- ver tray was presented to Rt. Wor. Bro. Maher, and roses to the ladies of the concert party. The Lodge was formed in 1874 with 11 charter members. Wor. Bro. Col. John Varese, Carlow, was the first WM, and Wor. Bro. George Hallam, Auburn, is the present WM. 0 RICHMAN-MAIR Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Mair, Lon- don, Ontario, formerly of this dsitriet, announce the marriage of their only daughter, Erma Doreen, to A. J. Richman, son of: Mr. and Mrs. Richman, Montreal, Que, The marriage took place on Saturday, June 11, in Van- couver, B.C. The couple will spend pert of their honeymoon travelling through the Canadian Rockies, Banff and Lake Louise. • Children Enjoyed Air Force Day ti Air Force Day Saturday last attracted a crowd esthnated at between 8,000 and 9000 to RCAF Station, Clinton, including thousands ,of children who thoroughly enjoyed the disp�iay, especially the aerobatics. Pictures above, looking at radio photos, are SGT: WILLIAM TURNBULL, Clinton, with his two chit/ben; JOY, four, en the left, and JILL, three, on the right, Helps Situation. But Much Damage Coalition Sweeps British Columbia Premier Johnston's Coalition Government headed for a land- slide . victory as returns rolled in from British Columbia's pro- vincial election yesterday. , The CCF, which had 11 mem- bers in the last' Legislature, at a late hour last night, had elected only five members, including its leader, 42 -year-old Harold Winch. The coalition -made up of Lib- erals and Progressive C'onserva- tives--elected 37 members and held a lead in five constituencies. The CCF held a lead only in Burnaby. Estimated. Over $,(}0o At Big Day "Mr Force Day" was celebrated in right royal fashion at RCAF Station, Clinton, on Saturday af- ternoon and evening. A crowd, estimated at between 8,000 and 9,000, attended one of the finest shows in the history of the local Station, the throng com- ing for many miles from all over Western Ontario to this focal point. Traffic on adjacent highways was very .heavy. Hundreds of automobiles were parked in the huge parking lot across from the Station. Thousands, streaming 'through the gates, kept a sub- stantial staff of ticket takers on the hop. The rush started at noon, and continued right until midnight. In the evening; the main attrac- tion was a huge dance in the Drill Hall, with "more than 1,300 persons paying their way to dance to Boyd Valleau's Orchestra from Casa Loma, Toronto. Won by Youngster Shortly before midnight, the drew was made for a $425 radio. and record player, complete with FM antenna, grand gate prize on free admission tickets. Flt. Lt. G. G. Agnew acted as master of ceremonies over the loudspeaker, and the draw for the ticket was made by Shirley Harmer, vocalist Iwith the orchestra. From seven tickets drawn at first, that of Gordon Jenkins, seven-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Jenkins, RR 1, Clin- ton, was the lucky one. With his parents, he had attended the show in the afternoon. Roused from bed with news of the win, the parents took the boy to RCAF Station to claim the prize. They could hardly credit his good fortune. Two airmen on the Station won the door prizes for the dance -a mantel radio and a sun lounge, Thanked by CO When the draw was made for the radio, Wing Commander A. C. Hu11, DFC, commanding offic- er of the Station, in an address over the loudspeaker system, ex- pressed the hearty thanks of the officers and personnel of the Sta- tion for the excellent attendance on Air Force Day, and for the fine cooperation extended by everyone throughout. He hoped that next year's Air Force Day would be even better than the 1949 edition, Wonderful Show Outstanding during the after- noon were the display of radio and radar equipment in the Drill Hall, the exhibition of aerobatics over the Station by various types of aircreft, and the swimming display in the pool by members of Hamilton Aquatic Club. The programme pretty well followed that published in last week's issue, except that the jet airshpw had to be called off on account of engine trouble at Cen- tralia. Reports of the soccer, softball and baseball matches are reported elsewhere in this issue. New Teacher Engaged. For Staff of CDCI J. A. Seaman, Toronto, has been engaged by Clinton District Collegiate Institute Board es teacher to succeed N. W. Klnach, specialist in agriculture who• is going to Saitfleet Township Dist- rict High School in September. A graduate in natural science from the Faculty of Arts, Uni- versity of Toronto, Mr. Seaman is a 1949 graduate of Ontario College of Education. He is un- married. Appointment was confirmed at the June meeting of the Board when all members were present except Trustees Frank Fingland and G. R. Foster. The Board granted the annual request of Rev. Father S. J. McDonald for the use of two rooms for the period July 4-15 to hold a school - of religious instruction, Principal E. A. Fines' report for May indicated an enrolment of 232, with an average attendance of 219.6 or 94.7 per cent. The drought, which had plagued this district . and a large portion of Ontario for nearly • a month, came to an end Tuesday evening with an electrical storm which cut off electric power for several hours; and' which provided much- needed moisture for dying pas- tures and' shrivelling crops. However, the real downpour came yesterday. After "spitting" during the early afternoon, the rain settled down in earnest about four o'clock, and continued in torrents, for four solid hours, Later in the evennig and during the night, rain also fell, but not in such quantities. The heavy rainfall is expected to go a long way toward saving some of the crops, but consider- able damage was done before the manna came from heaven Tues- day and yesterday. A peculiar situation existed on Monday, when showers were re-. ported from Stratford, Seaforth, Exeter, Hensall, and Windham, but the immediate Clinton area escaped entirely. Be -Seeding Needed Commenting on heavy frosts early last week, R. Gordon Ben- nett, Clinton, agricultural repre- sentative for Huron, stated that many bean and corn fields had been blackened through frost, and in many cases, re -seeding of these crops would be necessary. Clover and alfalfa also were herd -hit, Milk production continued to decline lest week, but the regent rainfall undoubtedly will give some pastures -and consequently milk production --a big boost. --c Rev. Hugh C. WiIson's Induction June 30 Huron Presbytery of the Unit-. ed 'Church of Canada has arrang- ed for the induction of Rev. Hugh C. Wilson, now minister at Brus- sels, as minister of Wesley - Willis Unjted Church, Clinton. He will. succeed Rev. Andrew Lane, who is going to Brussels, The induction ceremony will be held in Wesley -Willis Church at 8 p.m., on Thursday, June 30, with the on of Presbytery, Rev. Stanley H. Brenton, in charge. Rev. Mr. Brenton will address the congregation and Rev. W. J. Woolfrey, minister of Ontario St. United Church, Clin- ton, will address the minister, Officers Promoted At RCAF Station Here ` Among 78Ontario officers whose names appear in the RCA F's semi-annual promotion list, effective June 1, are the following personnel of RCAF (Regular) of RCAF Station, Clinton: Flight Lieutenant to Squadron Leader -Dr. Noel St.George Wade; Flying Officer to Flight Lieuten- ant-Philip ieuten- ant Philip O. Jones, Albert St, Clinton; J. V. Watson, DFC, Ex- eter. The , following officers, also promoted, have been at RCAF Station, Clinton, during the past 18 months: Flight Lieutenant to Squadron Leader -Douglas W. Henry, DFC, Kincardine; E. J. Greenway, East - view; W. A. Hockney, Goderieh; Flying Officer to Flight Lieuten- ant - J. L. Nicholson, Huron St, Clinton; Albert Bowen, formerly of Riattenbury St. E., Clinton; M. W. Dempsey, formerly of Clinton. 0 --- Amos Ball Elected Family Reunion Head The Ball family reunion was held on Saturday afternoon, June 11, at the Lions' Park, Seaforth, with approximately 100 of the family connection present. Activities • took the form of games and races which were en- joyed especially by the juniors. The prize for the oldest member present went to John G. Gibbing's, Clinton; That for the youngest member went to William Ronald Vodden, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leon- ard Vodden. Officers chosen for next year's reunion were: President, Amos Ball; secretary, C. O. Martin; committee: Wilfred Penfound, Leslie Ball and Roxy Ball. 0 QUILTS PRESENTED The matron and officials of Huron County Home are very grateful to Mrs. John !McMillan and her faithful' group of work- ers of the Mc1{illop branch of the WMS of First Presbyterian Church, Seaforth, for the gift of two very lovely quilts. The pre- sentation was made at the home on Friday afternoon last, 0 According to an eye witness of the atomic bombing in Nagasaki, the people wearing white were not hurt nearly as much as those wearing colors. Advertisements in the railroad station showed the bleak printing' obliterated, while the surrounding white paper was untouched. A Senile for Today Perhaps a Trunk -tat! She: "I wish I had enough money to . buy an elephant." He: "Why do you want are ele- phant?" She: I don't, I just want the money"(