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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1960-01-15, Page 8NEWS has been transferred to Market Square Branch, London, and.'ex- -pects to c mrl;#ence duties around the 1st of February. A 'native of St. Marys, he has served at branches of the bank at St. Marys, Hensall, . Goderich, Thamesville and Napartee:" He is married 'to the former Lois Henderson, of Hen- sall, and, has two daughters, Pam- ela and Sheila. Evangelical WMS, LA Thirty-five members and se. guests attended the January • ^'et- ing of the Women's Missionary So- ciety and Ladies' Aid of the Evan. gelical U.B. Church, Zurich, on Thursday evening. Mrs. E. Des, Jardine, convener of the program, presided and opened the meeting with a New Year's message. Mrs. Hilton_sruemner read sacred pas- sages, Mrs. George Hess and Mrs. William Fuss, of Hensall, and Mrs,a Harry Hess, Zurich, sang two love- lY..trios, "Cleanse Me" and "The Cross Was His Own." Mrs. Flor- ence 4joynt, of Hensall, was --.ac- companist. A. piano solo "The Fire Tree," by Catherine solo, was enjoyed. Book review on Africa was given by Mrs. Wes Merner and Mrs. Leroy O'Brien, which concluded with prayer.. , .In the absence of the president Mrs. Delbert Geiger, Mrs, Leroy O'Brien conducted the business session. Rev. A. M. Amacher of- fered prayer and'. Mrs. Amacher was pianist for the meeting, Suggest Trustees Be Empowered To Determine Rates Ted Milligan, Listowel; John Kippen, Mitchell; Bob Smith, -God- erich, and G. E. -Rolfe, Fergus, were, among the .20.; delegates from all parts of Ontarip who at- tended • the three-day annual as- sembly of the 11,000 -member On- tario 'Secondary School Teachers' Federation in the last week in De- cember. Don Thomas, principal of Ingerr soli District Collegiate Institute,' Ingersoll, Ont.;• was elected presi- dent of the federation for 1960. Mr. Thomas grew up and received his early education in Kenora, Ont., and returned- there afterwar ser-• vice for his teaching 'career. He is a former principal of Kenora public schools and 'was head of the science department of the Ken - ora -Keewatin' -District High School before assuming the principalship at Ingersoll Iast year. R. A. Cozens,.. Delhi, Ont., was elected first vice -.president; D. G. Kilmer, Brantford, second vice- president, and Miss Margaret Rob- inson, of Leaside, third vice-presi- dent. 0. A. Gilmore, Burlington, is treasurer. Greater independence- for trus- tees was urged by Dr. H. 0. Bar- rett, retiring president of OSSTF." 'In his presidential address he suggested the bickering between boards of education and municipal councils should be ended. One means of ending such dis- putes, he thought, would be legis- lation to give. boards of education the right to fix their own mill rates. "The financial responsibility of boards of education is well estab- lished by law," said Dr. Barrett. "If most councils• operated as quietly and' efficiently as school boards, we might have fewer pet- ty political struggles cluttering up the,pages of our newspapers, "The spectacle of municipal councillors lecturing trustees for alleged extravagance . is a farce put on annually." Dr. Barrett also said secondary school teachers might usefully be given some of the freedom from supervision and inspection enjoy- ed by university professors. Nearly half of Ontario's boards Appointments were made by of trustees have ateeented the four 1 orris Township Council at their levels of professional certification meeting last week. These includ- established by the, federation fol- ed: Treasurer, Nelson Higgins; lowing last year's assembly. Sev- poundkeepers, Carl. JohnstbiLStew- enty-three per cent of. Ontario's art McLennan, Frank Shaw, Robt. teachers are paid on the basis McMurray,' John Bowman, " Stan - the four levels provide. ley Hopper, Robert Yuill, Mervyn Dean B. C. Diltz, of the Ontario Pipe, Robert Grasby, William Mc - College of Education, toldthe any. Cutcheon, Ernest Michie, Robert nual dinner of OSSTF that teaeh- Bird, Bernard Craig, Ross McCall, ers -should not lose sight of the John .,Nesbitt, George McArthur; real end bf education. livestoclOvaluators, Bert Garniss "Knowledge," he said, "that is Thos; Millers fenceviews: North - not rooted in the verification ra- west,. Harold Procter, 'Milo Case- ther than the variation, of obser- more, Bert Hastings; Northeast, vation is as useless as tumble- James Mair, William Peacock, weed. Facts are alive when they Frank Sellers; Southwest James direct thought.", Wilson, Bruce Smith, JarheS-Phe1- Dean Diltz predicted that On- an; Southeast, Clarence Martin, tarso Secondary schools will need James Smith, Harvey•Mecutcheon; more than , three times as many ,weed inspector, Gordon NichoI- teachers in 1969 as they will need son; gradermen, Joseph Smith, next --year. -Ontario will need 7,000. Melville Craig; truck driller, Clar- new secondary- school teachers in ence White. 1969, compared with 2,000 next Signing the declaration of office year. • were: Reeve, Bailie Parrott; Coun- Miss' 1Vtargaret Robinson, Lea- cil, Walter Shortreed, Ross Dun - side, newly -elected' third vice- can, Stewart Procter -and. Gordon_ president 'of OSSTF, reported on Wilkinson. Rev. Mr. Green, of the activities of the salary .con- Brussels, opened the meeting with mittee of which she is chairman. a devotional period and he was OSSTF activities this coming year, ihenik #-on behalf of the council she said would be to achieve high- by Bailie Parrott and Walter er maximum salaries for secon- Shortreed. dary school teachers -- "in other' The North Huron Plowmen's As - words, professional ,salaries,for sociation was given a grant of $25 professional people."for 1959. The group concurred with The aim of the salary commit- the petition of 'the council of the tee, Miss Robinson said, was to Village of Brussels to. have a re- attain a maximum salary level in tail liquor store and brewers' ware- theregion of double the minimum. house in the Village of Brussels. "We look forward to the day when Labor rates were,set at $1.00 per the qualified classroom teacher hour. The Belgrave Co-operative will be in the five -figure. bracket." Association was given permission Some 580 members of the federa- to erect 'a petrolettm .balk storage tion are presently earning over depot on the property at the rear' $10,000. Many of these, however, of the mill on Lot .1.,. S1 Con. 4, are principals, viee-principals and on Highway No. 4. Permission ' athers with adfninistrative respon- was granted the Town of Seaforth sibilitfes. - to •issue debentures for the erec- ' "The hope of education `in On- tion of the addition to the Seaforth io'lies in the hands of OSS,T1'," District High School. N. E. Neil- mes W. Singleton, immediate ons wilt be notified that Morris is st president, and now director of going ahead -with building the Bod- cation for Burlington, told the min bridge and that R. W. Daw- embly. "We must, however, son will be hired to act as consult- ke advantage of the opporttmi- ing engineer. A bylaw setting a that Ile before us. We must. lifnit of 10 tons'on all Morris town - u pt the fact that og$1`F is the ship bridges was passed. e Ye .of education," The fo oWing' 9"eeotttrts were 'liuROO':1 , $l A 'QRTH, .on„ wawa,' ,' it& 196o. AZ VISTA R'ISEYS 'COWS and BRED HEWERS FOR SALE A 104 of cows and heifers from Xalrrland and Pennsylvania will - arrive shortly. Ot11`,funicr Bull Calf that was bred and -exhibited by us was First at the Royal. -r 40W KING PRODUCTS For Livestock and kgpltry y WM.:,: J, DALE R.R. 1, CLJNTO14 Phone Seaforth 860 R 21 HENSALL Mrs. Gordon Love, who under- went surgery last Tuesday at Clin- ton Public, Hospital, is improving nicely, Geode E. Walker is a patient at St. Joseph's Hospital, London, in the interests of his 'health. Messrs. Jack Hyde and Bob Caldwell returned an Saturday "from a trip to Milwaukee, Wis., where they touted the plant of Allis-Chalmbers. The trip was made by train, together with other groups. Mrs. Jane Haugh, of Brucefield, was a guest on Friday of Mr. and Mrs. George Hess. Accountant Transferred Mr. Keith Lindsay, accountant at the Bank of Montreal, Napanee, for the past three and a half years, RJ DECORATING? USE ROX 5 -Year • All -Surface Paint INTERIOR --- EXTERIOR All Out of One Cant BRUSH WASHES IN WATER BRE•A.'rHJS—Won't Blisteror Peel Wood DRIES IN e,0, MINUTES. . Block WILL NOT RUN OR CHALK • •- Metal • Aluminum ROLLS, BRUSHES or SPRAYS Steel • Asbestos REPELS WATER and most other materials:, FOR USE ON: • Brick • Plaster SEAFOR1'H LUMBER LTD. Phone 47 WANT. ADS BRING. RESULTS — Phone 141 or' 14Z HAS YOUR, WIRING BEEN CHECKED LATELY ? HOME NOWI The DENNIS ELECTRIC „can Repair 'Your Every Need ! We, also have a'large stock of parts for all types of • Washer and D'ryer Repairs.. ' Phone 669,W12 for Prpinpt..Ser'ice C. J. DENNIS ,s (Master Electrician) — Located in Harpurhey CASH ,SAVINGS, FOR YOU ON EARLY . DELIVERY OF FEIITI 11 ZERS Yes, you van save up to $6.00 :per ton on an $80.00 fertilizer by taking delivery before January 30, 1960. ($2.00 per ton plus 5% ,for cash payment). Co-op Fertilizer is.a._top quality plant food, backed by a "Guarantee of Quality" certificate. $2.00 per ton until January 8-0, 1960 $1.50 per ton until pebruary 29, 1060 Pius $ o for cash unfit March 18, 1960 JOSEPH S. DUNBAR, centre, was elected President of Water- loo Cattle Breeding .Association at their annual meeting recently. He succeeds Lorne Trelford, leltf. Also shdwn- is the guest speaker,- Charles J. Krumm. WATERLOO CATTLE BREEDERS REVIEW .. SUCCESSFUL YEAR Joseph S. Dunbar, of R.R.. No. 5, Guelph, is the new president of the Waterloo Cattle Breeding As- sociation arid 'Donald Shub, of. R. R. No. 1, Waterloo, the vice-presi- dent: Retiring president is Lorne Trelford, of Tara. They were ap- pointed by the directors immedi- ately following the annual meeting of the Waterloo -Cattle Breeding Association which was held recent- ly at Rosslynn'Grove, near Kit- chener; and was ,fairly well at- tended despite a_ snow storm that day. A successful year was reported with 74,527 cows• inseminated dur- ing the year, an increase of 4,251 cows over the previous year. To- tal income from services and semen sales amounted to $412,- 502.82'with a nice profit of $19,- 086.79. - Each of the eight_ branches show- ed an .increase over the` previous year: Waterloo with 15,850 cows, Guelph 4,574, Arthur 5,862, Palm,r erston 11,735, Formosa 11,660, Kin- cardine 6,581, Clinton 12;785, and Tara 5,480. The breeds totalled: Holstein 33,355, Jersey 3,929, Beef Shorthorn 7,606, Charolais 3,489, Dual Purpose Shorthorn 1,849, `Red Poll` 93, Ayrshire 1,336,, Guernsey 964, Hereford 18,155; Angus 3,726, and Brown Swiss 25. There are 44 full time employees of the Water- loo • Cattle_ Breeding Association. The property -Was reported to be in excellent condition. The organ- ization owns 30 bulls, plus a half interest in eight more.: The man- agement committee chairman ex- pressed the opinion that this had developed into big business. At a time when all other 'costs are increasing there was some dis- cussion of adjusting the breeding fees downward slightly since' the organization has substantial re- serves, The guest speaker at the meet- ing 'was Charles J. krumm, from Madison, Wisconsin, manager of a large 'artificial breeding organ- ization' there. He spoke on what to look forward to in the 1960's with special emphasis on people referring to •an organization like the Waterloo Cattle Breeding As- sociation and. the role that is play- ed by the inembers;--;ciir'ectors, management and staff. He men- tioned that it is necessary to com- pete with industry for the labor required, the price . of feed for the bulls being the only thing re- lated to agricultural prices. FUNERALS MRS. PETER W. SCOTT BELGRAVE — Mrs. Peter W. Scott, the former Agnes Bell, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Bell, died'Wednesilay after- noon, Dec. 30, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. M. Collins, at Sarnia. 'Yn in . East Wawanosh town- shjp August 17, 1862, she lived there all her life until two years ago .when she took up- permanent residence ,with, her daughter. In 1891 she was married to John Taylor and he passed away in 1894. In 1898 she was married to Peter W. Scott, and..they resided on the `sixth line of East Wawanosh. Mr. Scott died in June, 1939. Mrs. Scott resided with her son, Orval Taylor, on the sixth line of East •Wawanosh, and with her daughter, Mrs. Collins, at Sa nia. She had been in fair heal the past few months. She is survived. by one so , Orval E. Taylor, Belgrave; one step -son, David Scott, Florida; one daugh- ter, Mrs. R. M. (Elizabeth Ann) Collins, Sarnia; two grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. One brother- and five sisters passed .away. a number of years ago. '. Funeral services were held at the R. A. Currie and Sons• funeral home; Wingham, on Saturday, Rev. T. Garnett' Hussey was in charge. Pallbearers were Joe Dunbar, Lewis Cool{, Stanley Cook, Mar- shall Stonehouse, Albert Couites and Simon Hallahan. Floral tri- butes were carried by the great- grandchildren: Interment 'was in Brandon Cemetery, Belgrave, WINTHROP Mr. and Mrs. Henry Michelle, of Markham, spent a few days here last week, Mrs. Archie Derr, who -had -been visiting Mrs. Michelle, returned with them. MORRIS ORGANIZES FOR ' 1960; MAKE TOWNSHIP APPOINTMENTS tar Ja pa edu ass to 'tits ee tut paid: a Town of Clinton, deben- tures on high school, $134.3$; On- tario Good- Roads Association, fee, $15; Municipal World, subscrip- tions, $27; relief account, $72.07; Baker's Convalescent H o m e, .$185.50; Blyth 'Telephone, tolls, $6.90;.L. E. Cardiff, grant to Plow- men's Association, '$25. HURON: ;COUNTY 1 - BY dARL H A representative of the•Proper- ties Department .of Ontario Hydro has. been' in` this area attempting to obtain the signatures. of those who have not already signed the easetnent contracts of Ike $ea - forth -Clinton Atte. The, present of- fer is the same as the one that was refused by some of the farm- ers on the line last spring, and was also refused by a very high per- ceetage of the farmers on other linos constructed at the same time. During the summer, Hydro made an offer to purchase the.. strip of land but the increase in price did not correspond with the increase ,of loss to the owner and was also refused. Since this time the On- tarlo , 'ederatfoa•o'of. Agriculture Appreciate Boxes Presented By Blyth Institute -. Many notes of appreciation were read by the secretary at the Janu- ary meeting of Blyth Women's In- stitute, belt] in Memorial Hall, Thursday afternoon, for the 34 box- es of Christmas treats sent to the sick and shut-ins. A committee comprising Mrs. L. Scrimgeour, Mrs. Ida Petts, Miss J. Woodcock, Mrs. Luella McGowan and Mrs. Edith gan, was named to make format' a plans to mark the 50th anniveff�'sary of Blyth branch of Women's Institute. Although the organizational date was May 12, 1910, it was decided to hold the celebration one week earlier, oh May 5th., to coincide with the regular date • of monthly meetings. This . committee will bring_.their recommendations ' to the February meeting. The roll call was .answered•..by exhibiting a piece of glassware or china and telling itS' history. One outstanding item was a pottery - candleholder, • presumably 150 years old, which was the property of Miss J. Woodcock, it having belong- ed to her -grandmother, Inscribed on the saucer of the candlestick are the words: "Up in the morn- ing for me."• Among the other ,ex- hibits was an heirloom teapot and a framed tin -type photograph,well preserved.- The program was in charge f Mrs. L. Scrimgeour and Mrs, J. .Young, conveners of historical re- search. Miss Woodcock read a well-prepared story of the history, of Trinity Anglican Church, whicll was establishedt in 1860. The pres- ent church waS built in ' 1878 and. the present rectory in 1938. ;;yrs. W. ;Go'o'd gave the' history" of St. Andrew's Presbyterian congrega- tion in Blyth from 1854 until 1954, when the centenary of the congre- gation was celebt>?ated. Churchlin- ion in 1925 partially disrupted the Presbyterian 1 congregation, follow- ing which they purchased the for-. mer Methodist Church. Mrs: Scrimgeour conducted a quiz contest on naming the sixteen presidents who have held that of- fice since the organization of the branch in 1910. GROUP I, WA Mrs. E. Williams opened her 'home for the •January''meeting of Group 1, WA of northside United Church. The-devotions'.were taken by Mrs. Wood, 'who game a read- ing, "The New Year. -t'. Mrs. Wil- liams read the Scripture, followed by prayer by Mrs. C. Walden. The president, Mrs. Wilmer Cuthill, took • the chair with a short, read- ing and prayer. The business for the following year was discussed. The roll call was answered by 19 members and one visitor. Each,nfember was re- minded to make as many sick,calls as possible. A special collection was taken to buy material for two quilts, Mrs. Pollard moved that another bazaar be held in.Novem- ber of this year. Miss R. Fennell introduced the guest speaker for the evening, Miss A. Sinclair, who gave, an il- • lustrated talk of her trip to Ber- muda and Northern Ontario, which was enjoyed by all. Mrs. Trew,ar- tha and Mrs. Mills served a de- licious lunch. Mrs. D. Lemon moved a vote of thanks to the' speaker and hostess. NOTICE: The January session ,of the Huron County Council will be held at the ' Court House, Goderich commencing Tuesday, January 19th, 1960 at 2:00 p.m. All communications to be in the hands of the Clerk by Friday, January 15, 1960. 4 J. G. BERRY, Clerk -Treasurer County of Huron Court House Goderich, Ontario FEDERATION NEWS EMINGWAy 'has been trying to meet with the Ontario Hydro Commission hitt as the chairman has been out of the country, the date had to be post- poned until January 27. Basically, the offer of hydro is acceptable as paymentfor a term of 20 years,,,,,aa. t winch time further payment wotld be made for an- other 20 years. Under these terms the payment for crossing a hun- dred -acre farm would be abeut $20)0.00. At 5 per cent interest, this meansyear. an annual rental of $10 per When we consider the nuisance of having to work around these poles and the restricted use of the area, it would seem that the farm- ers are being quite reasonaole in their requests. It might seem to many that ex- propriation of land for public use affects very few, but with con- tinuing expansion your farm may be next; Already I have heard rumours 'of a new Hydro and tele- phone lines to be built_ shortly. While the Federation doesn't hope to make this a profitable deal for you, it does do all in its power to minimize 'our losse& _The strong support you have Oven in the past has enabled the Federation to ob- tain almost three tines the 'com- pensation of a few years ago, and' we are hopeful that this continued strong support will gain the 21:1- year .lease. - EUCHRE & DANCE FRIDAY, JAN. 15th Hensall COMMUNITY ARENA HALL NORRIS ORCHESTRA — Lucky Lunch — Sponsored by Kippen East. Women's Institute Start 8:30 sharp EVERYBODY WELCOME RUE FARMS • Is now the clearing housa,forthe top blood lutes= Stone's - beln- lerchix - True -Lines - -Roe. Red and Sussex Crosses. Proven lines, raised by Roe, selected by Roe -now yours witbf? out trfide name penally; R�E FARMS LIMITED ATWOOD, ONTARIO Tile safe place to buy HY-LAY CHICKS USED CAR '1959 - DODGE FOUR -DOOR SEDAN' 1957 DODGE FOUR -DOOR SEDAN 1955 DODGE MAYFAIR 4 -DOOR SEDAN 1953 PLYMOUTH SUBURBAN 1953 PLYMOUTH TWO -DOOR HARDTOP ROWCLIFFE 'MOTORS' DODGE - DE SOTO SALES aid SERVICE Phone 267 •Seaforth WANT ADS BRING RESULTS - PHONE -441 . - . when skilled men and materials are available. In addition to interior renovations to homes, -•plants and businesses, there are many Other thing`s that can be done to advantage during the winter—maintenance of lawn and garden equipment, electrical appliances, outboard motors and automobiles, - r - as well as dry cleaning of drapes and rugs, replacement of upholstery, etc. WHY WAR FOR SPRING? For advice and assistance, call your local National Employment Office e ISSUED BY AUTHORITY OF THE M TWISTER OF LABOUR, OAMADA 9050 • •