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CLINTON', 'ONTARIO, TIIURSEJAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1947
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Professional
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More Miner
At Clinti
w Training
n R. an C. S.
Clinton Nader and 'Communications
School remains solidly withinthe per-
manent ranks of the Royal Canadian
Air Force, at is indicated in an an-
nouncement from Ottawa by Hon.
Brooke Claxton, Minister of National
Defence.
The announcement said that air-
crew training this summer would
take place 'in Ontario at R. and C.
S. Clinton; No. 1 Flying Training
theme Centralia; Instrument Flying
Training 'School, Centralia.
Both .Schools at Centralia will be
under one station command; the
commanding officer has not yet been
chosen. The Instrument Flying
Training School is being moved from
Trenton.
A training wing from R. and C.
School, Clinton, ds stationed at
Centralia.
Group, •Captain E. A. McGowan,
eommanding officer, R. and C. 5.,
Clinton, stated that training for
members of aircrew from all pegs
of Canada will be part of the pro-
gramme here. The local School will
continue to be the only one of its
kind in Canada.
Reducing Commands
Defence Minister Claxton announc-
ed that the RCAF is reducing its
present five commands to two, Tren-
ton, Ont., ,and Edmonton, Alta., will
become the only two command head-
quarters in the country, and the ex-
isting eoinmends at Halifax, Win-
nipeg and Vancouver, will be reduced
to group headquarters ander these
two. Trenton will be knc'wn as Cent-
ral Air Command, and Edmonton as
Northwest 'Air Germane.
Mr. Claxton said the RCAF move
was aimed at consolidating admin.
i,ttrative staff services to ensure
economical supervision of the force
in its peacetime role and was aimed,
too, ,at increased efficiency.
CCI BOYS CAGE •
TEAM DEFEATS
ST. MARYS QUINT
(By Jean Elliott)
Two basketball games played. in
Exeter, February 21, against St.
Marys resulted in a 43-32 victor* for
07C1. Boys and a 12-11 defeat for the
Clinton girls. This game. eliminated
Clinton girls from WOS SA. Basket-
ball and; placed the 001. boys at the
top of their group. Bin .. Matthews
was the high seorer for the boys and
Margaret Coi4uhoun for the girls.
with 15 and seven points respectively.
Jane -ups:
COI. ---+B. Matthews, 15 C. Hanly,
12; L. Johnson, '7; R. Miller, 5; B.
Hanly. 3; F. Kirby, 1; K. Tyndall; V.
Poste; D .Miller. St. Marys—Bragg,
12; 'Mailabie's,. 10; Holiesm, 10;
Clarke; Robinson; Switsi-•• Arm-
strong; McGregor.
Girels: 'COI.--+forwards—M. Colqu-
hroun, 7; L. Middleton, 4; J. •'?ediger,
A. Jervis; guards—A. L. Thompson,
J. Garen, D. Armstrong, L. Doherty,
C. Fingland, I. Chowen; St. Marys—
forwards--Maehan, 8; 'Elliott, 4; Bett-
ledge; guards—Coma, Barron, Cur -
rah, Gade, Madden.
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OBITUARY
MISS MARGARET RAY
Paneral services were held at the
Ball Bros. Funeral Home, High St.,
Clinton, ou Saturday, February 22,
for Miss Margaret Bay, one of the
pioneers of this district, who passed
away in her 91st year in Clinton
Public Hospital, on Thursday, Feb-
ruary 20; after an illness of several
months.
Rev. C, 0. Anderson, a personal
friend, .conducted the service in the
place of Rev. It 'M. P. Bulteel, who
was unable to be present. Pallbear-
ers were C. G. Middleton, J. J. Zapfe,
J. R.Butler, G. N. Davies, lack
•Scruton, George Roberton. Interment
took pace in Clinton Cemetery.
Miss Bay was born in Clinton. Her.
father, Andrew Bey, was born in
Kelso, ,Scotland, and her mother, a
former Miss Campbell was born in
B nriscorthy, County Wexford, Ire-
land. Mr. and Mrs.' Bay with six
children eunigrated from Scotland in
1851 and came to Clinton in 1865,
where the ` last four of their ten
children were been, Mass Margaret
being the youngest. In 1857 Mr. Bay
became land surveyor for .this dist-
rict, a position he held for many.
years. ,
For a number of years, Miss Bay
was secretary to the late W. W. Fer-
ran in the Division Court office. Mr.
Ferran was a great horse fancier and
Mise Bay often was seen driving his
"greys." To the end of her days
Miss Bay retained a keen interest in
horses. She was •also a figure skater
of note. In later years Miss Bay
had been, a practical nurse.
Miss Bay being the last of her
family, she is survived only by a
nephew, William Wea:eherston, Dur-
and', Mich.,, and one niece, Mrs.
Margaret Austin, also of Durand,
who spent three months last fall with
her aunt.
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O'RATO'RICAL CO!TFST
Arrangements have been completed
to .hold the local Lions Oratorical
Contest in Clinton Collegiate Institute
at 3.80 pan., Monday, March e, with
the winner competing in the Zone
contest at an early date,. The sub-
ject is: els Canada a Nation?"
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The Week's Weather
High Low
February 20 20 3 below
21 • 15 6, below
22 18 10
23 't8 11.
24 32 15
25 33 23
23 27 21
Snow: 12 inches
Stork Visits Bayfield
At Height of Storm
(By our Bayfield correspondent)
The stock arrived at the home
of Mr, and Mrs. E. R. Finch in
the storm early Monday morning.
Owing to the fact that the roads
were blocked with snow, the at-
tending physician was not able
to cone for the event. Two
neighbors, .Mrs. D', Dewar and
Mrs. L. H. McLeod answered a
berried call for help but by the
time they got to the house a baby
boy had arrived safely m this
world.
The doctor was able to get
through a few hours later. Mrs,
Finch's mother, Mrs. William
Gibson. Stratford, arrived on
Monday!.
Bayfield Lions
Plan Charter
Night May 14
(By our Bayfield. Correspondent)
The first regular meeting of Bay-
field Lions Club was held at The
Little Inn Wednesday evening, Feb-
ruary 19. Visitors for the evening
included ten members of the sponsor-
ing Zurich Club; District Governor
H. G. Meir, •Seaforth; Deputy .District
Governor Len Palmer, London; and
President Ivan Youngblut, Zurich.
The 'foliowing committees were
appointed: Committee in charge of
Charter Night (May 14), chairman,
L. Seatebmer; membership committee,,
L. Makins, W. E. Parker.
To complete the appointment of
directors, President Castle named
Charles Gemeirvhard and Melvin
Davison, Grant Turner, Reg, Francis,
M. Corrie and George were appointed
a committee to take charge of the
dance and card party which will be
sponsored by the Lions Club on
March 17.
Lion Len Palmer gave a short
speech giving the dates and times, etc.
of the various social and educational
functions to be held by the Lions
Glib of London ant the. near- future.:
At a previous meeting of the L"x-
ecutive, J. J. Finch was appointed
Chief Lion and Spencer Ervine, Tail
Twister.
Mrs. Hess, Zurich, was present to
lead in the singing. The closing songs
of the evening wore accompanied by
Mrs. James Ferguson,ho is the
pianist for the Bayfield Club.
Confederation Life Head
Warns About Inflation
At the 75th annual meeting of
Confederation Life Association, Presi-
dent V. R. Smith warned of the dan-
gers of riding the tide of inflation.
"The level at which the cost of living
will be stabilized in Canada is," he
said, "a problem deserving very close
attention by all Canadians, for upon
its sclutrion depends the stability of
our standard of living --or the re-
verse."
Mr. Smith added that the "deli•ber,
ate, progressive and artificial re
duction in the long-term rate of in-
terest" was still as great a problem
for trustees of the savings orf insueed
persons as it was when he protested
against it a year ago. He also ex-
pressed regret that, with the ex-
ception of Nova Scotia, present reg.
ulations of the various succession duty
departments were, in many instances,
mating it impossible to pay life 15
surance claims promptly.
Board of Trade
Goderich a d
Pays Secretary -Treasurer
Goderich Board of Trade executive
under the presidency of John Thorpe
has named the following committee
chairmen for 1947: Publicity, S. H.
Paevett; retail merchants, T E. nib -
bent; industrial, J. K. 'Scaly; civic,
Leo Weak; tourist; •George I'ilsing-
er; membership, H. D. Helstrop,
A serretary-treasurer will be secur-
ed for the board for which part-time
position, there will be remuneration.
Formulate Policy for Chamber of
Commerce
J. GEORGE" MALAY
FOSTER. ec POCKLINGTON
G. RALPH FOSTER.
Vice-president Secretary -treasurer
President,
Chosen by the members of the Council of the new Clinton 0 hamber of Commerce, the above
business men, along with their colleagues, are active in completing t he•organization of the local body.
—Photos of Messrs. Foster and MMLay by Fowler Bros, Studio
WOMEN'S WORLD
DAY OF PRAYER
MARKED FITTINGLY
The Women's World Day of Prayer
was held Friday in Clinton this year
in Wesley -Willis United Church, with
Mrs. 13. C. Hearn, the president of
the VMS. of the host church, pas -
siding: Mrs, Morgan J. Agnew pre-
sided at the organ.
Mrs. Hearn was assisted by Mrs.
Fred Hudie
St. Paul's s An lacan
Church, .Mrs W. J. Woolfrey, On-
tario St. United Church, Mrs. C. C.
Anderson. Baptist Crouch, and Mrs.
John Leiper, Presbyterian Church.
Several ladies offered prayers
throughout the service.
A pleasing feature was a 'dnett
sung by M.es. J. G. MacKinnon and
her daughter, Miss Mamie MacKin-
non, "•Maggnniffy the Lord." Mrs. Mae -
Kinnon also sang a solo "Building;"
The chief speaker of the afternoon
was Mrs. D, J. Lane who gave a
very inspirational address stressing
the need of building in our lives.
Those who received the offering
wore Mrs. M. Addison, Mrs. A. E.
Haddy, Mrs, J. A. 'McGill and.' Mrs,
F . Fingland There was a fair at-
tendance.
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Township Federation
Has Film Board Showing
The February meeting of Goderich
Township federation of Agriculture
was held in SS. No. 2 on Thursday
evening, February 20.
Harvey C. Johnston, Blyh. showed
a number of rile, from tem National
Film .Board, and the president, Lorne
Rodges, acted as chairman and con-
deeted the business.
•The ,' eretnry was instructed to
nr:te ,I, M, Bain re the whey butter
subsidy.
The hill Isom the Farmer's Co-
operator was set ever e Ail the next
meeting, which is to be held. March
20, at 8 p.m. at S.S. No. t.
There was a small attendance at
the evening showing hut about 130'
school children were present in the
afternoon to see the film; at S.S.
No. 3.
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Pastmasters in Chairs
At Clinton AF and AM
Clinton . Lodge No, 84, A.F. and
A.M,, held a successful Pastmasters'
Night Friday evening last, with the
following in the chairs:
WM., Freak Fingland; ,SW., M. 3.
Agnew; JW., V. D. Falconer; Chap,,
G. II, Jefferson; ,secretary, H. E.
Rorke; SD., E. A. Fines; ,JD., :T. C.
Lawson; IG., A. M. Knight; SS., G
E. hall; JS., J. W. Crich; Assisting
in the work were T. G. Scribbins,
George \realign°, C. W. ])raper, F.
B. Pennebaker. Third degrees were
confes•erd upon Sgt. Ivan Jervis and
Fit. Sgt. R. W. Hvson,
Following the 'degree work, im-
promptu speeches were given with
WiM. Gordon R. Ross presiding. Re-
freshments were served.
Have we "Winter Like They Used to Be"?
Forme' Clintouian Discusses Matter.
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By C. Mortimer Bezean, Kitchener
A. great deal has 'been " written
about the recent snow storms and
the :inconvenience caused by the tie-
wp of inter -urban communications.
At the 'risk of being charged with
confusing rause and effect, I venture
to suggest that the inconvenience is.
largely 'the result of the 'difference
between the new and the .old method
of travelling between distant points.
In the days before the automobile
triter urban travel was by train; and
horses were nsecl for short distances.
In .those days a foot or two of snow
on the level made ideal sleighing;
but today it 'ties up highway traffic
until the snowplows get through.
Oldtimers will 'recall the "pitch
holes" into wilier a horse and cutter
would almost -disappear. The pitch
holes were ,caused by the snow drift-
ingarosthe mads in high ridges,
lake miniature inounttains, and. the
spaces between .hese ridges were the
pitch holes. Some roads had more and
deeper holes than others -ea good
deal depending an the type of fence
that paralleled the road. Often one
would dive miles with very little
stretch of level road --just up-and-
down, up-and-down, all the way,
The snow fence sso prominently
displayed -along the sides, of the high-
ways today, and 'which curtail drift-
ing, were then in the experimental
stage. There were no highway snow-
plows in those days --these came with
the motor vehicle and the demand for:
• bare roads, as well as a supply of
the kind' ,of power required to operate.
them.
The snow fences so prominently
in my memory: on a Saturday even-
ing in the month of February, -1902,
Norman Fitzsimons (no' w of Detroit)
and I undertook the journey from
Goderieh to Clinton with a horse and
cutter. We lefft 'Godericis at seven
o'clock and arrived at Clinton, a
distance of twelve miles, just before
midnight. The worst part of the
way was between Taylor's Corner
and Hoinnesville. For a great part
of theway one of us plunged ahead
to break a way for the horse, while
the other held the reins and walked
behind the cutter be ease the load.
The other storm was about the
year 1880, and convinced a number
of pea lethat there was truth in
people
1
the saying, n ', Ff Meech ces om in like
a lamb it will go out like a lion
Than year March started off
like a
dayin mid-April;d
Gut towns the erid
of the month the snow fell in great
volume; and. the velocity of thewind
increased to a real blizzard on the
last day. For three days not a train
moved between Stratford and God-
erich.
Looking back over the years I
sometimes wonder if we still have
"winters like: they used to be."
Contributions
For China Aid
Still Received
The Canadian Add to China Fund
wishes to gratefully acknowledge the
following contributions:
Mrs. If. Wiltse, $1; Mrs., C. 011e -
tot • Mrs. J. • r
t 5 R e son 14
$ o 1 Iis.
, , g
$,
1. Crich, $2; D. Dales, 50; Miss B.
Shepherd, 31; Mrs. J. Beacom, $1
Mrs. George Lavis, 31; Misses Hel-
len, $1; Mrs. M. Sparlang, 33; W.D.
Fair.' $5; Edward Weise, 31; Les.
Ball, 35; William .Nicicle, 31; Miss S.
Powell, 32; W. T. Heiman, $1.50; G.
H. Jefferson, $2; E. 3. Taylor, 32;
Elliott Bartliff, $2; Misses Ward and
Stone, 310; Murphy Bros., 32; Oscar
Priestu'p, el; Wilfred Freeman, 31;
Miss Shirley: Bawden, $2; Edward
1W, Elliott, $1; Dr. G. S. Elliott, 31;
William Biggest, 31; Misses 3. and
R. Tebbutt, $5.
James A. Dale; 12; Ed, C. Hackle,
$2; T. G. Scribbins. $3; John Neilans,
.50; Miss M. Judd, 31; W.M. Nediger,
32; Joe Beeker, $2; Al. Sharp, 31;
MTs. Percy MariIichael, $2; William
Steep, 50; Charles Fraser, 33; Miss
Sarah Seeman, $1; Clifford Cooper,
32; Miss Bessie Sloman, $1; W. J.
Cook, 31; W. Carter, 31; Joe Carter,
$1; Henry Carter, 31; Reg. Clifford,
$1; Mrs. Bruce McDougall, $1; Hart-
ley Managltan, $1; Bert Glidden, 32;
Ma's. William Walker, .50; Mrs. Rob-
ert, Reid, 31; Mas. J. 13. Cox, .50;
Miss D. Muteh, 32; Frank Pennebak-
er, 32; Frank Taylor. 31; Mrs. T.
Hawkins, 32; Mrs. William Ball, $5;
Norman Counter, .$2; Robert Irwin,
$2; Mr. and Mrs. Norman Livermore,
.50; Mr. and Mrs. John Fraser, $1.
Mr. and Mrs. A. James, 32; Mr. and
Mrs. E. Finch, $2; Mr. and Nies. Ii.
MCBrien, $1; Mr. and Mrs. H. Glow.
31; Mrs. S. Sinclair, $2; Miss F.
Potter, 31; Mrs. William Pickard, 31;
Mr. and ,Mrs, J. M. Elliott, 32; Mass
R. V. Irwin, 35; Mr. and Mrs. 'Milton
Wiitse, $2; Dr, and Mrs. W. A. Oakes,
$10; Doug. Ward, $1; Norman Iien-
nedy, 31; Mrs. Nerenan Kennedy, 31;
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Josiing, 31;
Father S. 3. McDonald, $2; J. Twy-
ford, 31; M. N. Warnick, 31; T.
O'Connell, .50: H. .Johnston, 31; B.
Holland, $1; 14Iis. C, H. Venner, 31;
Cree Cook, $2; Theo Fremtin, 32,
Robert Reid, $5; :Rev. Andrew Lane,
35; Bert Bayes, $2; 'Albert Vodden,
32: TIP. Plumsteel, $2.
W. J. Plumsteel, 30; Mrs. Helen
Dalrymple, $2; J. L. Heard, 32; T. R.
Thompson, 325; Fraisk Fingland, 325
Dr. J S, Evans, 31; Mrs. N. W. Tres
wartha, 310; .Sams Kemp, 31; Harry
Steerie, 31; Miss A. Steepe, 31; Mee.
Jessie German. .25; Mrs. Elizabeth
Rennedg, 31: Miss Helen Tavloe, 31;
Miss ILay Middleton, 31; Woanan's
Association, Ontario St. United
Church, 35; anonymous, 32; Wesley-
Wiilis United Church Girls' Club, $10;
Woman's Assometion, Westey-Willis
United Church 325; Clinton Lodge.
A.F. and AM. 325: Joe Wild,' .50;
Cliff ,Ashton, $1; F. Layton. ` 2; G.
11 _.Foster. $2; Mr. and Mrs. M. Mont-
gomery, 32; Mr. and Mrs. R. Ship -
lee. 32; Mrs. G. Huller. $2.
Mr. and Mrs. W. Pinning, 32;
Beecher Streets. $1; Miss Dorothy
Streets. $1; Mrs. W. Jervis, 31; Miss
Msy'v Turner, 35: Mas. H. Adams, 31;
P. Livermore, $2; T. Morgan, 31;.
William Kennedy, $1; .J. L Cree, $2;
Havre Cochrane, .50; Mrs., ...ends;
Sr.. $1; Norman Lever, .50: Ohff
Proctor, $1; Clarence Livermore 32;
Nelson Cele. 31; Etnesie'Rozell, 32;
Morgan Agnew, e1.: Mess Norma
Bentley. $2: Mr. and Mrs J. H. Ramie,
$2; A. Haibkirk, $1; Caryl De -aper, $'4;
(Continued on gage 4)
COMING EVENTS
Minimum Charge 500 •
85 a word
,Dunce, auspices' Board of Parit
Management, Town Halt Clinton,.
Thursday,' March -6,.9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Ken Wllbee's Orchestra. Admission,
50 cents. 9-10-x
Old Time Dance, Clinton Town
Hall, Tuesday, March 11; dancingin
g
9-1;
Irwst,s five -piece O
rchestra
,
rpon,sored byCadres, Lawn Bowling
Club. 9-10-b
Skating • Carnival, Clinton Lions
Arena, Friday, Feb.: 28, including
ladies' hockey match at 7.35 p.m.
Adults 25 cents, children ueder 15
free. 9-x
The Hospital Aid will hold its
regular monthly meeting in the Conn-
cil Chamber, Tuesday, March 4, at
$ p.m. Washcloth .shower. 9-b
SCOUTS AND GUIDES
CUBS AND BROWNIES
ATTEND CHURCH
Members of Clinton Boy Scouts,
Girl Gaides. Wolf Cubs and Brown-
ies, in goodly numbers, braved the
severe elements of Sunday morning
to parade to Clinton Baptist Church
for their annual service as a feature
of Boy Scout -Girl Guide Week. They
occupied the central pews.
Rev. C. C. Anderson was in charge
of the service and a junior quartette,
consisting of Fay Aikenhead, Marion
and •Ssibil Crossman, and Sharon
Thompson, sang very sweetly,
"Bright Daffodil"
Msa Anderson delivered a very an
propriate message. IIe welcomed
.the boys and girls, and refetmed to
the life of Lord Baden Powell, found-'
+er of the Boy &eat Movement,
whose birthday was February 22.
r"
He He was a great man because its
loved life and loved men and wotnen
1 and boys and' gids," the apeakee
said. "He always tried to play fair
with God; he played the game of
life right:'
Mr. Anderson aslted: "We have
played fair with each other; have,
we played fair with the Great Conn
mander-in-chief? Do we obey God's
Ten Commandments?" He advised.
living a full -rounded life, not a lop-
sided life.
"Determine
closing, he urged his audience;
Determine that youre going to tib
yourself like your great leader," I
Harry Bartliff Purchases
Clinton
A. . Robinson, London.,
Highly Reel i 113. is ended
Crown Carnival Queen
Here • Friday Evening
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Under the auspices of Clinton
Lions Club and Clinton 'Teen
Town, a gala skating carnival is
being held in Clinton Lions Arena
Friday evening, February ' 28,
with skating following.
Ati early - feature will be a
hockey match, connmencing at
7.30 ,p.m., between. Goderich Lions •
Ladies and Clinton 'Teen Town
Ladies. The Carnival Queen will
be crowned at 9 pan., her costume
and sieating ability to be judged.
The committee has arranged an
attractive programme of carnival
events, With cash prizes. Children
under 15 years of age will be ad-
mitted free.
1 A, C. Robinson, London, a profes-
sional bandmaster, has been appoint-
ed Bandmaster o3 Clinton Legion
Band, succeeding M. 3. Agnew, 'who
has held the position for a number
of years.
Mr. Robinson was in charge oe
the local Band alt last week's aid
this week's practices. The Iatter was
held in the Town Hall Tuesday even-
ing, and, developed into a lengthy
session,
Mr. Robinson is a bandmaster of
many years' experience, and is a
graduate of the famous Boosey
Hawkes organization in England. He
served as a Bandmaster in World
War I, and organized the London
Air Cadet Band in World War II. He
was aaganizer in 1943 and has car-
ried on very successfully as Band-
master ever since, of the famous
London Police Boys' Band. He also
is Bandmaster of St. Thomas Ki-
wanis Band, Blyth Boys' and Girls'
Band, of which he has made a con-
spicuous success, and others.
Mr. Robinson does not plan to re-
side here, but to conduct a weekly
practice,
Sacred Band Concert
-Plans are now being made for a
Sacred 'Band Concertin the Town
Hall Sunday evening, March 16, to
assist the Hospital Aid. A collection
will be taken far this project.
REV. L. MORGAN
NAMED TO PARISH
OF THREE CHURCHES
(By. our Bayfield correspondent)
The Wardens of Trinity Church
havecei it
re ve wordi•a i
f m His Grace,
the Archbishop of Huron, of the ap-
pointment of Rev. Laverne Morgan
to the Parish of Trinity, Bayfield•
St. John's, Varna; and St. ,eamesl
Church, Middleton.
Rev. Me. Morgan and family are
expected to arrive this week from
Brantford where he has been assist-
ant to Rev. W J. Zimmerman at
the Indian Sheers
Rev. Mr. Morgan succeeds Rev. R.
0, Holmes, now residing in Detroit,
.Mich.
James Hovey
Meets Death
By Drowning
(By our Bayfield correspondent)
J. E. Bovey received the sad news
on Thursday evening that his little
nephew, Jimmy, in Sarnia, had been
drowned. He left on Saturday to
attend the funeral but was obliged to
turn back at Exeter owing to the
snow -blocked roads.
I The following from The London
Free Press refers to the little lad's
Iuntianely death: .
Despite the quick work of a pas-
serby in pulling
him from the waters
of the St. Clair River, and an hour
and a half's artificial respiration by
the inhalator squad of the Sarnia
Fire Department, five-year-old James
"Jimmy" Hovey failed to revive
Thursday night.
I Atixauted by • the sereams of two
playmates, Gordon Harrison, 2301:fi
Queens Street, pulled the childfrom
the water after
the youngster had
fallen in while playing in the area.
The son of Constable Rex. B.
Hovey and Mrs. Hovey of 118.% Davis
Street, the youngster fell into the
river north of the Blue Water Ferry
Company docks at the foot of Crom-
well'Street, shortly after six o'clock
Thursday. His father is a member of
the Sarnia Police Department.
Pulled Through Ice
Gordon Harrison, who pulled the
child from the water, told police that
he nem in the immediate area when
the accident happened and was at-
traeted by the screams of Jimmy
I•Iovey's two companions. He stated
that he reached down through the
ice and grabbed the youngster by
the arta, pulling him to the shore.
The two children with the Hovey
child at the time of the accident
were Doris and .Frederick Schennel,
seven and five respectively, the son
and daughter of Mr. and Mrs, 17.
Schennel of 110 Davis Street,
Two members of the Sarnia Fire
Department, Harold Linsk and B. Wit-
liamtson, applied •aaitiiicial eespira-
tic» to the child for an hour and
a
half before giving up hope. Mr.
Harrison, who pulled the child froth
the river applied artificial respira-
tion until the members of the Fite
Department arrived.
The victim's father, Constable Rex.
Hovey, e'vas visiting his sister, Mary
Hovey, 66 Carling ,Street, London, at
the time of the tragedy.
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'Teen Towners Enjoy
Frill Evening of Games
.Clinton 'Teen Town met on .Clinton
Collegiate Institute on Friday evening
last, when a programme of sports
featured, inclading checkers, crokin-
ole, 'pitugpong, darts, and •basketball,
Dancing was enjoyed and a pleasing
lunch was served. A. girls' hockey
team •was organized, and basketball
sides were • chosen.
This .Friday's meeting has been
cancelled in favour of the Skating
Carnival in Clinton Lions Arena in
which the 'Teen Towne's are partici-
eating. .
Clinton Lions Club is holding its
regular dinner meeting in St. Paul's
Paris's Hall tonight.
Property West of Bakery)
Another of Clinton's oldest land.
marks has changed ']rands recently
when FIarr? Bartliff purchased the
property directly west of the bakery
on Rattenbury Street, West, better
known as the T. H. Cook property.
Built originally as stable aceom-
nso lati n • o
c o for the ,Spooner Hotel, which
stood almost opposite The News -
Record Office, it was also used as a
livery barn operated by J. Lovett and
a.fterw ands by Warreners. Later,
Thomas H. Cook purchased the prop
arty and used it for the aceomnsoda
tion of his farm stock.
Possession of the property passed
to Mr. Coo'k's son, Nesbit, and it was;
from him Mr. Bartliff 'purchased it.
At the present time the building is
used by C. R. Grossman as an Auto
Body Repair Shop, who will continue
to occupy lit until Mr. Bartliff cone
pletes his plans for rebuilding.
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A civic reception for returned per-
sonnel of Clinton is being held in the
Town Mall tonight. The public is cor-
dially invited.
George H. Jefferson, principal of
Clinton Public School' and member of
Clinton Lions Club, was the chief
speaker at the last meeting of Blyth
Lions Club. His subject was. "What
is the good of a Lions Club?"
TOWNSHIP GRANTS
WIOST WAWIAINOSE Townslde
Council has granted $50 to Huron'
County Tuberculosis Clinic and $25
to Luckeow Clansmen's Club.
North Huron Member Criticizes Canada's
Lack of Place at German Peace Table
Canada's lack of place at the secure Canada an uncontested seat
German peace table is criticized by at the peace coneerenee.
L. E. Cardiff (P.C., Enron North) Observers wondered, said Mr. Gar-
in g message from Ottawa to his diff, why Me. King was net allowed
constituents. a place, when after the Iast war Sir
Mr. Cardiff, reviewing the proceed- Robert Borden, 'then prime minister,
ings and progress of Pailiamept since demanded and was given a place at
opening day, recalled that John Versaililes. 'Canada's participation
Bracken, Progressive- Conservative in the F9isst Great War was by no
leader, had dealt with this issue in means equal in teen, money, or ma-
terial, to the contribution made in
World War Two,
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LEGION MEMORIAL HOME
The regular monthly meeting of
Branch No. 140 of the Canadian
the final peace for Germany, he said. Legion was held in the Clinton Legion
Such •a si'tuaution neve'' .pari been Hall on Tuesday, February 25, with
considered possible when the war was the president,' George Wilson, in the
at its height. when the Dominion's 'chair.
soldiers, sailors, .airmen ` and in -rt was 'moved and seconded to in.
dustrial and Tam workers were con- ltezv]ew Township councils and also
trifba?ting.a major share, to ultimate the Clinton Town Council, for grants
victory. far the new Legion Memorial Home,
The
rehuff at this Tats date, was and it isfelt the home
will1 not only
a11 the more unexpected because serve Legion members in
Clinton but
Ottawa circles hailno preparation Legion members throughout the s
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for it :said the Htiron mennber. roun ng districts.
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Connections U'n ivailiug I At the regular executive meeting
Throughout the war years Preiniep,helcl earlier this'inonth, it was de -
King had made so mnuch of the Gov.lcided to pot on a Radio Broadcast,
eminent's close relationship with and also to hold a dance, and later
Washington and London that it carne,,boid a box social to raise funds fat
as a shock to the nation's capital to the new home. All members are re-
learn that 'Mr. King's cosnuectioiss' quested to give their full support to
with both the White house add these endeavors to •help them be a
Downing street had not avai ed to success.,
the debate; on the Throne Speech.
Great Disappointment
Few events had brought greater
national disappointment and disilhis-
ion that this rejection of Canada's
bid for an active 'pal t in determining
PORTER'S HILL
Roads in Bad Shape
Om road has been in a terrible
condition the past three weeks, eat
'fit for man nor beast. Two children
needing medical carve, are famed to
do without as a darter cannot get in
nor .can the children be ;taken out. We
hope those responsible for the open-
ing of 'the road will look into this
matter soots,
Community Club Meets
The •Coinmsunity' Club held their
February meeting on Wednesday af-
ternoon at the home of Mrs. Donald
(Harris, with 17 ladies present. A
,quilt was quilted, after which Mrs.
;John Torrance conducted the sheeting
opening with tine Lords Prayer. Mrs.
A. Lockhart read the minutes of last
streeting. Mg. Beet Harris gave the:
;treasurer's report showing a tidy arm
on hand.
from
Torrance read a letter
Mr. ,Robinson, Clinton, regarding help
for the Clinton Public Hospital. This
matter received, much discussion and
it was decided that Mrs. Don Harris
make inquiries regarding just what
kind of assistance would be most
needed. A nesv 'wing is to be built
and furniture, sheets, pillow slips,
etc., will be necessary. It is always
well to have something worthwhile
to work for.
tees. Torrance also spoke on the
shortage of meat in England. Some
coupons were handed in to be for-
warded to Ottawa allowing that por-
tion of .meat to be sent to England.
it
.was also decided to 'hold a card
party and dance in the school Friday
evening. The meeting colsed and
'unci' was served by the hostess,
March meeting is to be held at the
home of Mrs. Ray Cox.
Grace United Annual
The annual meeting of Grace Units
ed Church was held Thursday even-
ing' in the basement, opening with
a pot -luck supper. Albout 40 were
present representing mostly every
home.
Rev. F. G. Stotesbury condueteI
the meeting,, opening with Serepture
reading. Mrs. R. Torrance reported
for the Sunday School, showing an
even break but attendance not so
good. There are 21 children enrolled
on the Public School register. These,
with many older and younger, should
be in Sunday School. This would
make the work of carrying on much
easier. We trust that the parents
will feel 'it a privilege to send or
bring their ehildmen when the school
is reopened as soon as the wanner
weather arrives.
Ellenor Cox gave the report for
the W.A., showing, a good year. Ray
Cox gave e. very satisfactory report
en the finances of the church. All
expenses having. been met and a nice
balance on hand. We were sorry
Ray asked to be relieved of his office,
Allen Betties was appointed in his
place. Wilmer Harrison was again
appointed S. 8, superintendent with
Seed Toax'ance as•sisbant. Mrs. Will
Cox, our faithful organist, was asked
to take it for another year, with
Mrs. A. Lockhart. assistant,
A vote of thanks was extended to
Rev. Mr. iStotesbury for his work
during the year. The meeting closed
avith a verse of "Blest be the tie
that binds and the Benediction...
SMIdE FQR T04AY
Longwinded
"Do you thine the boys liked nay
speech!" whisepred the afterdinner
speaker to the friend on his right.
"I think so," affirmed the friend,
"they were all nodding,"