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Clinton News-Record, 1946-08-29, Page 1IVIinireum Charge 50e • Se a word TS1 COMING EVEN Clinton WITH WHICH IS ews- (ecord INCORPORATED THE CLINTON NEW ERA No. 35 -68th Year; Whole No. 6216 CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 1946 The Home Paper With The News Schools Open Tuesday With Greatly Enhanced Attendance Bus Routes For C. C. 1. Kindergarten To Start Drew To Advises Organize Retain Our Freedom The Clinton district was well repre- sented at a large community basket jeienie, .sponsored by the Progressive Conservative Association of Western Ontario and the ridings of Huron, Bruce and Perth, which was held in Harbor Park, Goderieh, Wednesday, afternoon. Official welcomes were extended from the speaker's platform in Har- bor Park, by Mayor D. D. Mooney of Goderich, and by Reeve R. E .Shad - dib of Henault, warden of Huron. • Premier Drew was introduced by Dr. R. Hobbs Taylor, and Me. Mac - Donnell was introduced by L. E. oar - The conmiittee in charge of ar- rangements for the picnic was 'head- ed by Prank Donnelly, K.C., God- erieh. Commenting on the turnout of an estimated 2,000 people at the three -county picnic, Mr. Donnelly said: "It shows the enthusiasm and the interest which the people of these three counties are taking in the af- fairs of etate . . . We needed rain badly; Premier Preev came, and he brought rain." "Pm glad td ee," Mr. Donnelly remarked, "that there is a, very good sprinkling here of members of other parties," ' Advises Organization "There eke threats that can be met only through political organiza- tion and activity," , uid Premier Geo. A. Drew, speaking to 2,030 people who stood in drenching ram to hear him. "You may pay vepy little attention to .such names as Tim Buck and Joe Stalin," the Premier said. "But these men were trained in the school of political warfare in Moscow; they were trained to sow seeds of hatred and distrust and di content among Canadians. "Let's remember," he went on, "that there are a lot of fellow -trav- elers; let us organize for freedom through political activity; that is what our party stands for. What is . needed is that we work together as free people, exchanging ideas, even if we are of different parties." Crowd Disregard Rain Team of Oxen to Plow At International Match The oldest and newest method of plowing will be demonstrated at the International Plowing Match to be held at Port Albert airport in October. According to Gordon MeGavin, Walton, presi- dent of the Ontario Plowmen's Association, it has been arranged to bring a team of oxen to the match to show how the fields of Huron were prepared by pioneer residents. The latest in plowing equipment, will show how it is done today. Showers Help But Ram Still Needed Here o-- eaeeee Showers during edeett days have partly relieved the ineeetising dry- ness of pastures in Iluron, arid neighboeing counties, but rain is still needed, according to the weekly erop report of the Ontario Department of Agriculture. In Huron the bean and corn crops are reported to be doing well, but are in inceasing need of more moisture. In Perth C'ounty, the weekly review of conditions says, "rain is needed to prepare the land for fall wheat. Prospects for the seen and voot crop are Very good, though rain at the present time is needed." In Bruce and Wellington counties, need for ram is reported. Recent showers have rdvived drying pasturee in Bruce, but there is not yet ensigh moisture for ideal seeding of fall Wheat. In Wellington county some farmers are reported to be sheet of water in their wells. .' Farther south rain has been heav- ier and more frequent to the extent of seriously elelaying threshing in Oxford dainty where 25 per cent of the grain erop is still in the field. In Middlesex showers delayed thresh- ing last week but, yields, as every.. where in Western Ontario, are report- ed high, with some reports of oats running 75 to 90 bushels to the acre. Farmers in Oxford are said to be well advanced with plowing for fall wheat, and in Huron many tractor - equipped farmers have finished their harvest cultivation. Rain that began at noon and in- creased in intensity as the afternoon went on was not allowed to interfere with the program of picnic which brought together 'Progressive on. servatives of Huron, Perth and Bruce counties. A program of sports and races was carried out while the skiea drizzled; the ram fell more heavily as the speech -making began; and the Premier, lash speaker on the list, cut his address to 20 minutes, although the crowd stood good-humoredly in the rain to hear him. "I am glad to know," remarked the Premier, "that the ram itself is wel- corned. While I do not claim to have brought it with me, I do know that it has been a dry season." "There never was a time in the life of any one of us," he • continued, "when it was so important that we take an active and vigorous interest in public affairs. We need vigorous political organizations." "The happiest part of my visit here this afternoon," Premier Drew remarked, "is to see my old friend Hobbs Taylor (Dr, R. Hobbs Taylor, MLA for South Huron, standing in good health among you." Praises District Members Canadians Get New Ration Book Yellow -covered Ration Itook No. 6, UPPER RIGHT, will be the constant companion of Can- adian consumers for some months to coma Dis. tribution of the new book will take place during the week of September 9 to 16 in all parts of Canada. UPPER LIDFT, three householders cheek UV& their present ration books, preparatory to making ant the application card at the back of each hook, as shown in LOWER LEFT. LOWER RIGHT, volunteers at a distribution centre prepare to issrue the new books. DRUMHEAD SERVICE Expect 1,500 Motorcycles PLANNED BY LEGION For Races Here Saturday AT WINGITAM SEPT 8 Wingham will be the scene of a large gathering of Veterane Sunday afternoon, September 8, when the Canadian Legion branches of Zone 10 will gather for a Drumhead Service which will be held in the TOM Park. Branches of the zone are Exeter, Hensel', Goderich, Clinton, Seaforth, Blyth, Brussels,, Howiek, Listowel, Harriston, Palmerston, Kincardine, Tiverton, Lucknow, Drayton and Wingham. The parade will form up at the Public School grounds at 2.30 p.m. and proceed to the Town Park. Fol- lowing the service a short ceremonial will be held at the Cenotaph to pay honor and tribute to those, of both wars, who gave their lives for free- dom. —0 Commanding Offieer May Establish Huron County OAC Scholarship The Warden's Committee of Huron County Cnuneil has accepted the ten- der of H. C. Lawson for insurance covering the buildingsat the Port Albert Airport for the International Plowing Match in October. The committee also has decided to grant $100 for a scholarship at On- tario Agricultural College to be known as the "Huron County Schol- arship." tAi recommendation will be submitted to the November session of the County Council that a by-law be passed at that session authorizing that the scholarship be made a per- manent one to be competed for by Huron County students CLINTON LEGION • HOLDS ENJOYABLE "pni• glad to be here to tell you how much we think of these three men at Ottawa," said j. M. Mc- donnell, MP for Muskoka -Ontario and president of the Dominion Progres- sive Conservative- Aseociation refer- ring to three Members of Parliament from this. district, A. J. Bradshaw, L E. 'Cardiff, and A. E. Robinson of I3ruce. "Be sure you send them back to us at the. next election; we need them." Reception and Dance An informal reception anti dance in honor of Premier .and Mrs. Drew, was held, in the Goderich pavilion Wednesday night, with an attendance of 300 to 400 guests. Frank Don- nelly, KC., and Mrs. Donnelly intro- duced Premier and MTS. Drew. • RED CROSS NOTES Daughter Christened A very interesting ceremony took place in the Station Chapel of R. and C. School, Clinton, Sunday morning at eleven o'clock, when Robyn Eliza- beth Stewart ,six -weeks -old daughter of Group Captain and 1VIes. B. A. Mc- Gowan, was formally cheistened. Of- ficiating was Squadron Leader Dale Jones, Protestant chaplain at the Station, who recently returned from overseas Immediately following the cere- mony, a reception was held in the Officers' Mess, attended by the offi- cers and their wives. The cake was eut with a bayonet adorned with white ribbon and held by the baby, assisted by her father. The child's Godparents are Mr. and Mrs. William Bambury, Saint John, N.)3., and Mrs. G. J. Stewart, Vic- toria, BC. 0-- , Belgian Girl To Visit PICNIC AT SEAFORTH Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Corless Members and friends of Clinton — -- Mr. and Mrs. M. 1'. Corless recently Branch No 140, Canadian Legion, and Auxiliary, held a very successful pie- releived word from, Miss Raymond Rock, Belgium, announcing her arrival in nie and sports day at Lions Park, Sea - New York. , forth. YDuring the past several month, Those M charge of the affair were: Miss Rock has been in communicat- T. G. Seribbine, president sports—J. Kion with Mrs Carless respecting Alvin . Cornish, F. MacKay, J. R. Butler; Corless and his crew who are buried lunch—airs. A. Haddy, Mrs. Wilson; ' in Meeuwen, Belgium. Miss Rock has baseball—Ds H. McIntyre. attended Memorial services for the Results were as follows: crew, visited the graves. and has sent Time race—N. Warnick, MTS. But- pietures of same and the man who is . AB knitters and sewers having work out are requested to have the same completed and returned not later than Wednesday, September 4. ,This will enable the conveners to have the Week sorted and packed, and reports ready for the September meeting 'which will be held an Mon; day, September 9, at 8 p.m. in the Council Chambers. . ler; boys 6 years—Peter Tighe, J. also caring for the graves, .111cDonald; boys, 6-8-4. Carter, D. Needless to say, Mr. and Mrs. COT - Rohner; boys 9-12--1R. Idanaghan, T. less are eagerly waiting an expected Colquhoun; boys 12-15-11t. Managhan, The Week's Weather High Low Aug. 22 66 43 Am% 23 66 39 Aug. 24 68 38 Aug. 26 . 70 37 Aug. 26 14 42 Aug. 27 76 40 Aug. 28 71 .§8, Rainfall—,17 inches. R. Goshen. Clads 6-8—D. Goehen; girls 942— m. ,Seribbina, Warnock; girls 12- 15-04. Scribbins, N Warnock; girls, 15-18—Joyce Aikenhead, A,my Aiken - head. War veteran 1939—F. MacKay, F. 914 .A Aikenhead; war veteran 1 . Roddy, J. Aikenhead; three-legged race, boys—J. Carter, M. Oolquheun, 1st, R. Managhan, T. Colquhoun, 2,nd; three-legged race, girls --Joyce Aiken. head and Amy Aikenhead, Barbara Heeson and Betty Woolfrey; veteran's wives race--e&Irs. Haddy, Mrs. Scott; women kicking slipper -- At Aiken - head, Betty Managhan; men's pick- back—O. Wilson and la Aikenhead, F. MacKay and W. Bretherton; women's slipper race--Joyee Aikenhead; Amy Aikenhead; boy's. relay—Z. Carter, L. Cashere girls. relay — A. Aikenhead, Joyce Aikenhead. Youngest baby --- Nita McDonald, seven months; youngest mother -- Mrs. Craig; new married couple—Mr. and Mrs. William Aikenhead; most graceful walker—Mrs. William AM- erchead (a Britieh war bride). Clinton is to face an invasion on Saturday of matoreyeles and those interested in motorcycle racing. About 1,500 motorcycles are expected to take part in the races which are being held in Clinton Community Park. Stanley Kelleher), • London, president of Landon Motorcycle Club, which is sponsoring the meet, stated that Clinton had the best half -mile dirt track in Can- ada for this perposs Officials of the big event are to be as follows: Referee -in -chief of track, Rae J. Watson, London; starter, Stan Kelleher, London; clerk of the course, "The famous Screwdriver"; Judge* — Jake Wetthinfer, Stratfood, Ross Hutchison, Toronto, Ellwood Epps, Clinton and Percy Poole, London. Technical • committee comprises Herb. Radmere, Mont- real; Earl Robinson, Detroit; and "Pop" Armstrong, Springfield„ Mass. On Sunday at Lane 0' Pines Beach, two miles north of Bay- field, the Motoreyeliste will again put on an exhibition. There are no dangerous competitions plan- ned so every rider can take part. A highlight of this event will be a motorcycle ball game. This sports feature will commence at 2 p.m. Prescription Dispensary In Pennebaker's Store visit with Miss Reek here in Septem- ber, after her attendance at the Int- ernational Educational Convention where she' has been sent by the Bel- gian Ministry. Miss. Rock, as a teach- er, also is to visit schools 10 Canada. Subscriber. 46 Years, Here is Route of Parade Next Monday Morning GARAGE OPERATORS HOLD SUCCESSFTJL COUNTY OUTING The annual gathering of the gar- age &meters of Huron County, with their employees and friends, number- ing 400 from every part of the county, was held at jowett's Grove, Bayfield. Keenly contested sports for hand- some prizes donated by various com.p- aniee, totaling in value to over $200 were the best in years. A. chicken supper was served, after which the president, Reg. McGee, God- erich, called on Philip Talton, Strat- ford, provincial director Of Miran and Perth, to address the gathering. Other speakers' were Ken. Powell, London; E. Clancy, London; Garnet Gunn, Stratford; Don A.berhart, Goderich. Theilling boat races in the harbor, and a dance in the pavilion in the evening were enjoyed by the big erowde Mr. McGee extended the ap- preciation of the executive to all who had assisted in making the events an outstanding success. The following were the winners of the gate prizes: Dick Campbell,' Ged- erieh; Lorne Brown, Clinton; Mrs Dalrymple, Brueefield. —o PRINTED DEBENTURES CLINTON NEWiS-REIGOIRD had the contraet for printing the debent- ures and coupons for the TONVO of Clinton $305,000 sewerage issue. The work had to be completed earlier this week, with the result that pub- lication of the paper was delayed unavoidably resulting in late delivery. Enrolment Nearly 1,000 OAC President Predicts. W. 11. Beek, acting president of OIAG, Guelph, says college will be definitely crowded this year. Total enrolment will be around 975 as com- pared with 700 last year.. Of this number mare than 300 will be fresh- men. • It is expected between 70 and 75 per cent of those enrolled will be veterans. All is set for accommoda- tion of single students through doubl- ing up in room with two-tier beds. Accommodation is badly needed for married students. "The graduate course is the only course", said Mr. Reek when asked what was the most popular . course at the college. Two new options in agricultural engineering and agricultural econ- omics are the only changes in eur- rierdene. • The Labor Day Parade in Clinton, next Monday morning, September 2, promises to be one of the largest and most spectacu- lar in many years. Revised route is as follows: Parade will form upi at the Public School Ground at 9.30 a.m.; proceed vie. Ontario. St.; north on Albert St. to John St; west to Shipley .St. (Clinton Pub- lic Hospital); south to Huron St; east to Albert St.; and north to PeinCess St. and Community Park. At the Park, there will be a splendid sports programme with cash prizes donated by the, Town Clouncil. Admission is free in the morning. C. C. 1. Student Wins Several Scholarships Clinton Collegiate Institute ard , Public School are all set to receive their full quotas of etudents when school gets under way for the fall term Tuesday morning, September 3. Members and officials of Clinton Board of Education anticipate a very greatly increased enrohnent. Erec- tion of an enlarged High School Dist- rict and inclusien of Blyth Continua- tion School and ,additional rural pupils, are expected •to swell Colleg- iate Institute totals by from 50 to 100' Buses Start Tuesday The new Rural bus routes cern. nience operations Tuesday morning. Their routes are published in an an- nouncement by the Board of Educa- tion published on Page Six of this issue. The exact schedule of the Blyth route also is given in another announcement by the operator, F. J. Eliloth 40 in Kindergarten H. C. Lawson, secretary-tveasurer of the Board, states that about 40 young pupils have enrolled in the new kindergarten class in the Public School, which will have Mrs.. Bessie Falconer as teaches This new class promises to be a great success. Seven New Teachers Miss Margaret Tamblyn, Londes- Four new teachers on the staff of bore, a student of Clinton Collegiate the Collegiate Institute are Miss Institute, has been awarded several Shirley Law, Ingersoll; Miss Irene scholarships based on the result of the Upper School Examinations, an- nounced last week. The brilliant young lady had First Class Honors in seven papers -- Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, and French Conilposition; tSescond Class Honors in two—English Composition and French Authors; and Third Class Honors in one—English Literature Installation of a new type pre- scription dispensary in F. B. Penne- baker's drug store has just been com- pleted, and does much to modernize this progressive business. Consider- able mare space is now available, with display advantages greatly in- creased. The new dispensary is finished in pure white, and leaves a distinct note of cleanliness. Joseph Twyford did the work. Freshmen to Register 'At OAC September 23 First year students at both On- tario Agricultural College and On- tario Veterinary College will register September 23. Several hundred fresh- men are expected to arrive in Guelph on that date. The first year men and women will begin classes at OVC September 24 Second, third and fourth year stud- ents will register September 24 and commence classes the following. ay, under the MOM new cirrieulum with a longer school year. The students of second, third and fourth years at GA,C will register September 26. W. L. Clucas is Here — Axt interestMg visitor in town and district is W. L Clucas, head of the firm of W. L. Clucas and Company, pluonbing contractors, 11 North Grand Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri, who has been a subscriber of The Clinton New Era and latterly, The NEWS - RECORD, for 46 years. He was born and raised in Goderich, and went to St Louis 50 years ago, but manages to ea -turn to his old haunts nearly every year: Mr. Chats arrived in Clinton Sat- urday evening and will remain 'here for a msonth, when he and Mrs. Clucas will return to their home in Missouri. They are staying at the home of W. D. Mr. Fair, Mrs. Neil Pox, who fractur- ed her hip last week, is also a sister. Morris, Glamis; Norman Garrett, Blyth; Nicholas Kinnoeh, Toronto, Who will head the new Agriculture department. Former teachers return- ing are Principal E. A. Fines, G. W. McGee, W. B. Olde, and Misses Mary Matheson and Margaret Ballachey, making the total nine. This repre- sents a net increase of two. Three new teachers on the public school staff are Mrs. Dorothy Ball, Clinton; Mrs. Bessie Falconer, Clin- ton; and Lyle A, McKee, Hareiston. This represents a net increase of one. Plant Improvements During the summer considerable work has. been done in redecorating and improving the two buildings. At the •collegiate Institute, a new side- walk has been laid in front of the building, and new floors' have been laid in two of the rooms. In the Public School, new electric wiring has been installed. Miss Taanblyn is the winner or the Sir Etnest Cooper Scholarship, val- ued at $60, for highest standing in the Upper School Examinations. This scholarship is the gift of a former Clintonian, now residing in London, England, and brother of A. T. Coop- er'Clinton. The young -lady also has been awarded two scholarships at Univer- sity a Western Ontario, London, which she plans to enter this fall. One of these M a scholarship of $50 cash and free tuition up to $125 a year for two years for highest standing in six papers. Eight of them were awarded by the University. The other is a school scholarship of tuition valued at $125 for two years for the highest standing in Clinton Collegiate Institute. The mire inaum qualifying standard is an aver- age of 75 per cent on nine papers. Miss Tamblem also Tanked for a scholarship of free tuition for one year ($125) for the higheat standing 113 Mathematics. Bazaar and Tea at Town Hall, September 7, sponsored by United Church, Porter's Hill. Baking, Hand- craft. Farm Produce. 35-36-p Big Labor Day Celebration, Com- munity Park, Clinton, Monday, Sep- tember 2, auspices Beard of . Park Management. 32-33-34-35-x Motocycle Races, Community Park, Clinton, 2.30 p.m, Saturday, August 31, sponsored by London Motorcycle ChM: Adults 75 cents, children 35 cents, including tax, •34-35-x Hand Caught in Saw Youth Loses Finger Wedding invitations of distinction are available at CLINTON NEWS - RECORD. 0— • NARROW ESCAPE common—while Hugh MeCros- tie, envployee of Goderich Elevator and Ttanrit, was setting the , brakes on top of two ears he was taking down to the loading spout, a line af C. P. R. ears coining in for loading crashed into the ones on Which he was standing. He was thrown against the calla& of the ear and suffered a leg injury. He was able to get down, from the ear. TWO HONORED DUNGANNON — A large crowd gathered at the Parish hall in honor of Miss Bertha Jones, who Served overseas as a nursing sister, and Gordon arlontgomery, who was with the RCNIVR at St. John's, Nfld., for three years Kalmer Dawson read a complimentary address in recognition of the wark of the guests of honor and Bill Wiggins made the presents - Labor Day Celebration To Be Biggest Ever Clinton's big Labor Day Celebration promises to be the outstanding event of the year to date. It will be held in Community Park on Monday, next, September 2, commencing in the morning, with a full morning, aflbernoon and evening .prograrrane planned. Details. are published in aa advertisement on Page Three of this issue, and on large bills which may be seen at various points of vantage. Followng a parade in the M0111- thg, a sports programme will be run off. In the afternoon, features 'will include a ball game between Londoa Majors and. Port Huron Cardinals; beauty contest; baby show; tug-of- war; old-time fiddlers' contest; and a programme in front of the grand- stand. In the evening, there will be a band tattoo, featuring the famous Waterloo Band, and other hands, with fireworks a feature. A dance in the Town Hall will conclude procediege. Goderich Board Lets Roger Veinier, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Venner, Chiselhurst, was 'tak- en to St Joseph's Hospital, London, following an accident when his hand was caught in a buzz saw as he was sawing wood. It was found neces- sary to remove the first finger. It *was thought at first that he might lose his hand. Heavy Local Yields Of Potatoes Reported School Bus Contracts Contracts for the tiansportion of Following fast on the news about pupils from the newly constituted Mrs. M. Wiltse's 28 -ounce potato, The high school area as awarded by God- NEIWS-RECORD is able to report this week that there have been some very heavy potato yields. in Clinton and district James Livermore planted two bags and his yield was 19 bags, while A. T. Cooper planted Vie pecks and his yield totalled no less than 21 pecks! Who can beat them? erieh Boardof Education, Have been approved by the Department as follows: James A. McMillan, two ,routes itt Goderich Township; Rex. Duckworth, in Colborne Township, down the Mait- land Concession and back to Ben - miller by way of No.. 8 Highway to Goderich; W. J. Clark,,from Auburn, through Colborne Township by way of Carlow and Benmiller to Goderich; LONDON ROAD a feeder to this, ro.nte will be operated by Earl Wightman from Wawanesh, north of Auburn to Meet the Clark Community Club Meets bus at Auburn; Alvin Sheywood. Duna London Road Community Club held gannon, has two routesV one serving its August meeting at the home of the Nile -Loyal district, and the other Mrs. Bennett with eight members and running West from Dungannon to W ter Highway by way of one visitor present. With the vice- president, Mrs. Roy Plumsteel, in the Port Albert and Sherman:1ton to chair'the meeting opened by singing "Old Polks at Home," followed by the Club Creed in unison. In the absence of the secretary, Mrs. CAegg read the minutes of the previous meeting and the roll call which was answered. by "the house- hold task I dislike the most" The treasurer's report was given. Plans were made for a picnic to be held in Seaforth, which has since been called off due to the busy season. It was decided to give 00 to the cancer fund. Mrs. Plurasteel conducted two con- tests which were very interesting. The meeting closed by singing "God Save the King." The hostess served a delidous lunch. The September meeting is to be held at Mrs. Managhan'e home, the roll call M be answered by a proverb tion of a signet ring to Gordon an and the programme is to be in e Goderich. Approximately 135 students will be served. The aggregate of the con- tracts is $12,270, which works out to 21.3 cents a mile. A SMILE FOR TODAY Please, Be Careful! "While driving in an Army jeep from the port of Shiogama to Sendai in northern Japan," writes Ted Stokes, "I observed an am engineer construction battalion repairing part of the narrow highway." Due probably to the heavy army truck traffic on his highway, and also with an eye to accident prevention, some enterprising, apparently anxious foreign duty U. S. soldier had?laced harge this large sign by the -project: Drive Carefully—High Point Men at Work." a camrieo lig to Miss Jones. oi Mrs Andereon. •