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Clinton News-Record, 1946-08-01, Page 1.C1intoA.....News-Record WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE CLLNTON NEW ERA No. 31 -68th Year; Whole No. 6212 CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 1946 The Home Paper With The News Hanover Transport To Rebuild Bowing Disastrous Fire Farm Help, Desperately Needed Now Farmers of the Clinton district urg- ently require harvest help at once, "Many feigners are phoning in for help daily," LeRoy G, Brown, Clinton, acting agricultural representative for Huron 'County, informed The NEWS- RE,CORD today. "This help is not • needed for long periods., but is urg- ently eeqeired for *evoking and pitch- ing for short periods." • Townspeople or summer visitors who possess a desire to assist in garnering a record harvest, and in feeding a starving world, are asked ' to get in touch with the Agricultural Office, phone 47, OlieTion'immediately. Mr. Brown stated that an example of the situation existing in this dist- rict was a man over 60 years of age, in poor health with 45 acres of crop which he must harvest all alone. An- other is a man in poor health with more then60 acres. Earliest Harvest On the whole, this year's harvest will be one of the earliest on record, according to Mr. Brown. Barley and Peas were reported threshed as early as July 18. and a good deal of stook threshing has been done this week. The harvest peak was reached this week. Cutting is hist Ilion finished. Early oats and early mixed .grain have the heaviest yieli and are the eerlieet in yeaee, hut let, crts are re- ported not quite as geed as early oats If all goes wall, Huron County should see a barrier year, both hi quantity of crops produced, and else in prices. IIENSALL YOU'TII RESCUED BY TWO FROM DROWNING Gordon Moir, I a -yew -old Hensall youth, owes his life to the courage- ous efforts of two summer visitors at Point Farm Beach, Lake Hueon who risked their lives to bring the unconscious lad ashore. Dr. Nichols, Stratford, and Ray Dean, Goderich, rushed to the aid of the exhausted swimmer when cries from his non -swimmer friends raised the alarm. Dr. Nichols got in h s canoe and, although he himself could not swim, paddled with all speed to the aid of the youth, meanwhile shouting to Dean to swim outs The doctor held Moir above the smface until the Arrival of Dean, and between them they hoisted the un- conscious body over the bow of the canoe and returned to shore. Artifici- al respiration was given, and after a few hours, the yonng man was able to be taken to his home. Moir had been engaged in retriev- ing an inflated inner -tube at the time of the mishap. ()— County Truck Hits Tree. Driver Taken to Hospital . . Junior Mason, Grand Bend, was treated in St. Joseph's Hospital, Lon- don, for scalp lacerations, bruises, and a general shaking -up, suffered when his gravel truck struck a tree on the Thames Road, near Exeter. Mason's truck, whieh he operated for Hurori County, left the road in some unexplained manner. The in- jured man was treated by Dr. Doyle, Exeter, and Provincial Constable Prank Taylor, Clinton, investigated. Ross McGregor, Seaforth, Is DDGM for South Huron Doss MrGregor, PR. 2, Seaforth, was elected District Deputy Grand Master far South Huron District, and Gordon A. Gibson, Wroxeter, for • Norbh Heron District, at the 91st communication of the Grand Lodge, A.F. and A.M. of Canada in the Pro- vince of Ontario, held in Toronto re- cently. Lloyd Edighoffer, Mitchell, was ap- pointed a Grand iteward of the Or- der. He was Deputy District Gov- ernor of Lions Clubs for This Zone for 1945-46. NEW FLOODLIGHTING (Bh our Hensall Correspondent) The floodlighting of Hensall Com- munity Park will be officially opened with a frolic 'Wednesday, August 14. sponsored blyi the Chamber of Com- merce. Rev. R. A. Brook, minister of Hen - stall United Church, is enjoying a month's vacation. His pulpit will be taken by Rev. C. Deem, Exeter, 'dur- ing August. Meet Al Bandon is confined to her home with illnese. 1 -lar many friends wish her a speedy reeovery The Week's Weather I High Low .Tuly 25 71 52 .Tuly 26 71 44 July 27 77 43 July 28 82 48 July 29 89 56 July 30 79 64 ably 31 79 59 Rainfall—.07 inehes. Scenes Of Destruction At Spectacular Fire Gasoline -fed flames which roared quickly into a destructive inferno Monday night destroyed the Clinton warehouse of Hanover Transport Limited, together with five loaded highway transports which were in the building at the time. Clinton's Volunteer Fire Brigade, and that from R. and G S., Clinton, fought the fire for more than five hours during the night to prevent its spread through the north end of the town. Cargoes of the five transports-, which were due to go out at midnight, Trucks And Cargoes Lost In $100,000 Blaze Car Fails to Scatter Raccoon and Her Litter (Ey our Bayfield Corresponclent) While driving down the first sideroad between the Bronson and Goshen Lines .on Monday night, Lindsay Smith's car lights showed a mother raccoon and five kittens placidly walking along the centre of the road. The old lady went first and then, one after the other, the kittens with their bushy tails waving like plumes. They seemed quite un- disturbed bg the car and took their time to take to the ditch, were completely destroyed. Among the items lost was a new farm tractor, which had been loaded on one of the transport vehicles. UPPER PICTURE shows a view of the gutted building from the south. In the LOWER PICTURE is shown the north end of the building, where the fire is said to have begun in the wiring of the vehicle seen at the right in the photograph. ACCIDENTAL DEATH IS JURY'S VERDICT IN GIRL'S DROWNING Miss Eileen Astele; 20, Goderich Township, met accidental death, acc- ording to the verdict of a corner's jury following an inquest at Mont- fort, Que., •Sunday night. The young woman, daughter of Mrs. Hugh 1VIcCiabe, and two other persons, were drowned in Lake St. Francis the previous week -end when a motor boat crashed into a rowboat carrying seven persons. The jury added a recommendation to Premier Maurice Duplessis, also attorney -general a Quebec, that all boats on water at night should carey a light to prevent a possible similar tragedy. Miss Astels was a stenographer at the University of Western Ontario Medical School, London. She was va- cationing at the time of the aceident. She moved from Gaspe to Godeeich Township in 1933. A. large and sorrowing gathering of friends and relatives thronged St. Andrew's Anglican Church, New Car- lisle; Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec on Thursday, 31* 25, for the double funeral,of Miss, Astels, and her uncle, Merle Walker, New .Candisle. The rector, Rev. A. S. LeMoignan, bad charge of the service and the full dressed choir led inthe ,einging of the What Offers Clinton In Tall Scotch Thistles? Recent reports of a Scotch • thistle of unusual height at Sea - forth have sent Blyth gardeners abroad with tape measures. They ' claim the thampionship of the district now for Dr. D. G. Hodd, who has a Scotch thistle in his garden which stands eight feet one and a quarter inchee Until more thistle than that can he proven, Blyth claims the championshiri. Previously, •Seaforth Clinic claimed a ,Scotch thistle with a height of 'eight feet and one-half inch. What have we around Clinton, or are there any Scotsmen here? • 9 Fined, License Suspended For .Failing to Stop Found guilty of failing to stop at a "stop" sign, Isaac Cnrey, Nile, was fined $10 and coats and had his opera- tor's licence suspended for 15 days when he appeared in court at •Goder- ich before Magistrate J. W. Morley, Thursday last, ' The action was the result of an accident which oceurred bout 6.15 hymns 'Safe in the Arms of Jesus pm. July 12 on King's aLgieway 4, and On the Resurrection Morning." south of Elyth. The car driven by Interment took p1ae m the New Curry failed'.o stop before 010 500, Carlisle Cemetery, Eileen being bur- the highway and collided with one ied beside her father. , driven by Sgt. Sanderson, R. and G Flowers were many and beautiful, S., Clinton. Oiccupents of the Sander - special mention being made of those son car were badly shaken up; Curry sent by the Faculty and Staff of the was accompanied by Ids two sisters, Illedical 'School, Meds. 50B, •and the Miss Minnie Clurry, who sustained Hippocratic •Society of the Medical three broken ribs and lacerations, and School, all of the University of West- Mrs. George Faegan, who suffered ern Ontario. broken collar bone. Damage to the two cars was estimated at po. • EARLY THRESHING Jlehn Hallam, thresher of the Base Line distriet, commenced operations on Friday at the farm of his broth- er, Arthur Hallam. The average yield was 35 bushels of wheat to the acre. Telford Nixon, thresher in Colborne Township, commenced threshing an Thursday at the farm a William Westlake. This is the earliest thresh- ing for some years, COMING EVENTS Se a word • Minimum Charge 50e Clinton Turf Club Races, Comm- unity Park, Clinton, Wednesday, Aug. 21. New track new stands. Bigger and better than ever. •27-b-eb CLINTON LEGION BAND PLANS TATTOO IN NEAR FUTURE The Bine Water Band of Goderich played a very fine concern in the Bandstand, Community Park, Sunday evening. A large crowd of interested citizens was on hand to greet the visiting band. The concert was under the direction of the new bandmaster, J. E. Huchins, and every number was well played arid well received. Two numbers which seemed to cause the most com- ment was a collection of familiar Irish melodies enjoyed by eyeryorte whether or not of Dish descent. An- other was a march which featured considerable drum action. Perfect timing was necessary for this num- ber and the feeling was thet it was exceptionally well done. There will be no concert in Clinton this Sunday evening, but Clinton Legion Band will give a return con- cert in the •Shell Stand, •A17011 Park, Stratford. It is expected a number from town will go down to hear this concert. Plans are under way to hold,b, Band Tattoo in Clinton in the near future. It is expected that the bands from the various neighbouring communit- ies will be on hand to take part, and, if possible, the Waterloo Band yr -ill be brought here for that occasion. One member of the Band stated that if plans for ,this event work out, it hideed will he a big affair and one to which Clinton citizens may well look forward. Dr. George S. Elliott • Now Attached to UNRRA Dr. George S. Elliott, veterinary surgeon Clinton, left Friday last for Washington, D.C., on the first leg of his journey probably to many parts of the world. Dr. Fillott has accepted a position with UNRRA. to assist in the eon. voying of livestock to Europe, and expects to be absent from his prac- tice for several months. • During his absence, Dr. Elliott states that veterinary service may be obtained by telephoning either Dr. John See (Gaderich 621) or Dr. John � Turnbull (Seaforth 105), Three Awards F r Bus Routes Total $11,282 Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Cooper At Royal Garden Party Mr. and Mrs. Willis C. Cooper, ths former the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Cooper,' Clinton, were among those who were entertained at the Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace a short time ego. They had a very enjoyable time, Mr. and Mrs. Cooper reside at Tin- tern, Esher Close, Esher, Surrey, England. Pte. L. Alfred Crozier Returns From Overseas Pte. J. Alfred Ceezier son of MI:a George Crozier, St ,Marys, recently returned from overseas and joined 'his wife (nee Dorothy Bartliff) in Clinton. lie was one of the last men from this district to arrive home. Pte. ,Orozier enlisted four years ago and served with No 10 Canadian Hospital in ,Canada and England. Prior to his enlistment he was an operator at Rexy Theatre. Sum of $128 is Raised At All-Star Benefit Game The sum of 3128 was 'raised at the gate in the Huron -Perth Baseball League "all-star" benefit game at Hensall Monday evening. The "South" team, representing Hensall, Exeter and Lucan defeated the "North" team comprising Clinton, •Mitchell and Zurich 11-7, although tthe losers were leading 7-5 in the last of the eighth. PORT ALBERT—Huron Engineer- ing. and Research Co., Goderich, has purchased the Port Albert chopping lVfills, established ,about 1850. Work is, progressing on clearing out the mill pond and making necessary re- pairs and it is hop,ed the mill will be in operation by the first of Sept. Clinton Board of E'ducation has awarded contracts for 1946-47 for bus service for rural pupils attending Clinton Collegiate Institute during the coming year. The three contracts, totalling T11,282, are made up as follows: 1—Blyth and Hullett--F. J. Elliott, Blyth, ab $3,312; 2—Goderich Township — Murphy Bros., Clinton, at 33,290; 3—Stanley and Tuckersmith (double route)—Reg. Shipley and Jack El- liott, Clinton, at 34,680. It is understood that route totals were worked out on a basis of 20 and 23 cents pee mile for 40 pupils, the price varying according to length of route and other factors. The new transportation system goes into effect with the opening of the school term on September 3. C.C.I. Staff Complete A SMILE FOR TODAY Not Musical "How •eome you didn't turn out?' demanded the sergeant. "Didn't you hear the bugle blow reveille?" "Honest, sergeant. Pm afraid Pin going to he a flop as a soldier. I don't know one tune front anotherl", Officials of :Hanover Tran -sport Limited elreacly have plans in hand fOT eebUilding, at the earliest possible date, the lame terminal and ware- house building .on Albert St., Clinton, which was completely destroyed in a disastrous fire Monday night, Damage, which included five trans- port trucks and trailers, fully loaded, as well as large amounts 'of merchan- dise in transit in the warehouse, was estimated at close to 3100,000. The building was cotmpleted only last fall. It was erected of cement blocks and steel. Six employees of the company were working in the building at the time the five broke out about 9.50 p.m. They were busily engaged unloading and loading the trucks. •Suddenly, something seemed to explode at one of the trucks, and the whole place burst into flames Periodic explosions took place for some time. One Man Burned One employee, Clifford Jenkins, sustained painful burns to his arms and hands, bub was not seriously in- jured. Care had to be exercised, how.. ever, in avoiding falling debris. Beer Missing C. E. Nunn, Walkerton, general manager of the company, whose head offices are located there, stated that a shipment of beer on its way to Port Elgin, was in the fire, but the next morning 16 kegs and about 35 to 40 cases of bottled beer were missing. Police have been investigating this aspect of the fire, and 'were able to find a few kegs here and there in the - district. It is alleged that individuals entered the building after the fire was got under control, and under cov- er of darkness, "lifted" the beer in transit. The blaze was fivst noticed from outside by Andrew Steep and John Livermore, who were sitting on the verandah of the fovmer's home across the road from the terminal. Clinton's volunteer fire department, under Chief L T. Ore% did a good job under trying circumstances, to wit, lack of pressure. Ted Sandersoa telephoned Group Captain E. A. Me - Gowan, commanding officer, R. and a. Se and he kindly gave permission te the R. and C. S. Fire Brigade and truek to mime to fight the fire. Five lines of hose were laid to fight the flames but water was of little avail as the gasoline and oil burst rapidly into flames and sent geysers of fire shoothig into the air, Clifford Jenkins, the injured man, said he believed the fire started when gasoline fell on the hot electric light bulb Which he was using to inspect the engine of a track. Within a min- ute the entire building was ablaze. Attendants opened the huge doors on either side of the depot and attempted to drive out the vehicles parked in - tide. They were successful in saving only two. R. Boyce arid Ben Edwards, another driver, said the flames shot upwards to the tarpaper ',roof and across tar- paulins covering the trucks at an in- credible speed, and within a moment it was impossible to enter the building. With the appointment of Miss Irene Morris, Glamis, as specialist in girls' physical training, the teaching staff of Clinton collegiate Institute is now complete. Isaac Mania Named Huron Forestry Overseer -- Isaac Merritt, Galt, well known in reforestation circles throughout Ont- ario, has been appointed by the Ont- ftViO Deparnment of Lands and Forests tc oversee Huron Distrirt for the adininistration of all activities, hi - eluding fire protection, timber and wild life resources, according to an announcement by Hon. W. G. Thomp- son, Minister of the Department. He stated that Southern Ontario has been divided into 'six districts, each app- toximately 2,000,000 acres in size. E. R. Meadows has been appointed wild life expert for the same area. Existing staffs of the Department will administer the new districts. Let The NEWS -RECORD quote on your next printing requirements. Two - Year - Holstein Bull Brings Top Price Of $4,500 "wponvALE. SOVEREIGN Ringing up the highest price for a Holstein -Friesian ever to be sold from Huron County, "Woodvale Sovereign Rag Apple Dekol," No 179049, take year-old purebred Holstein bull joint, ly owned by J. Willis VanEgmond and Leslie S. Jervis, Clinton, was said and shipped on Saturday to the Brit- ish Friesian Cattle Society at a fig- ure of 24,500 cash. • The only animal in the County which qualified for this consignment, the bull was purchased by its new owners, along with about 200 others at a total cost of more than$500,000, to irrirove the Friesian stock in the United Kingdom, Mears. VanEgmond and Jervis purchased the animal in November 1944, when he was six menthe old -- it was 'born May 14, 1944—from Cecil Wood, 'Merton, a well known Holstein breeder. His 14 nearest dams averag- ed 820 pounds of fat and 20,972 pounds of milk in 365 days, or 3.90 per cent butterfat. "Woodvale Sovereign" was sired by the noted "Montvie Rag Apple Sov- ereign," for which the owner, T. R. RAG APPLE DEKOL" Dent, and •Cloak Brown, Woodstock, recently refused 350,000. His dam was "Bessie Pabst Dekol Sue," whose record as a two-year-old was in "'the "honor list" of the top five in Can- ada, with 15,575 pounds of milk and 614 pounds of fat, for 3.94 per cent test for 365 days. As a three-year- old, she was the "honor list leader," with 16,189 pounds of milk and 645 pounds of butterfat, with a tess of 3.80 per cent for 305 days. "Montvic Rag Apple Sovereign's" sire was "Emperor of Mount Vie- toria" and dam was "Montvie Rag Apple Colantha Abbekerk," the lat- ter grand champion at Canediao'Na. tional Exhibition in 1938 and holder of the world's record on three milk. ings, 1,263 pounds of butterfat and 29,208 pounds of milk, at 4,32 per cent test. , "Bessie Pabst Delcol Sue was sir- ed by "Ring Bessie Dekol Pabst," and her daan was "Sylvia Pabst De. kol," which had 567 pounds of fat, 14,019 pounds of milk, with 4.04 per cent test as a two-year-old on tsvieee a -day milking. •