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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Bayfield Bulletin, 1964-09-17, Page 1• a District Scouters Hold Meeting At Kitchigami Carl E. Diehl, Box 388, BayneId Vallfirth TOtiUMW CURRY'S TAXI GODERICH — Phone 524-7305 10e COPY BAYFIELD, ONTARIO THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1964 TAXI Phone Clinton 482-9012 or 482-9036 100 COPY VOL. 1 — No. 15 Bayfield Set For 108th Annual Fall Fair Directors Plan One Of Best Ever For Centennial Park Sept. 30-Oct. 1 The various committees of Bayfield Fall Fair Association are going right ahead with detailed plans for what may well be one of the best fairs in recent years, weather willing. As officially announced elsewhere in this issue, the fair is being held on September 31 and October 1 this year, starting off on Wednesday evening when the inside exhibits in the arena will be open to the public from 7.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. --•••••^ Bayfield Beach Deserted - Although some of the afternoons this week were almost warm enough for swimming and sun- bathing, the sand beaches in the area were deserted. Typical of the situation which comes with the back- to-school move is the Bayfield beach where this photo was taken. (Clinton News-Record Photo by John Visser) GODERICH—Huron County council at its one-day Septem- ber session is expected to set for public school purposes, as provided for in Bill 53 passed by the Ontario Legislature this year. Section 13 set forth that every county council "shall ap- point a public school consulta- tive committee of three or five public school ratepayers, and a public school inspector, desig- nated by the minister (of edu- Son Of Bayfield Dies At Kitchener Wilber C. Erwin, a former office manager of the tire divi- sion of Dominion Rubber Com- pany Limited, died suddenly last Saturday afternoon while playing golf at the Westmount Club. Mr. Erwin was 69. He was a resident of Kitchener for 45 years, and was born in Bay- field. Until his retirement in 1960, he was employed at Do- minion Rubber for 41 years. A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Erwin, he is sur- vived by his wife, the former Florence C. Miller, whom he married in Kitchener on Aug. 15, 1925; a son, James, of Fort Frances; a brother Frank, of Kitchener, and two grandchil- dren. The funeral was held Tues- day with Rev. F. M. Faist and G. F. Barthel officiating. Burial was in Woodland Cemetery. cation) shall be secretary of the committee, but not entitled to vote." Study School Area. This committee may be dir- ected by council to report upon the desirability of establishing a county school area. Appointment of a consulta- tive committee is at the stage of recommendation from the legislature and educational com- mittee, of which deputy reeve Tom Howard of Ashfield is chairman. It is proposed that the committee, if set up. shall consist of five members. See Surplus Fewer communications than usual confront council at this session. A principal item of business will be the report of clerk-treasurer J. G. Berry, for the six months ending June 30. As of that date, a surplus of a little more than $5,000 is in- dicated. Bayfield Personals Messrs. Ken and Robert Fer- guson went to Essex on Mon- day to spend a few days with Ken's brother. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Heard and family accompanied by his mother, Mrs. Nelson Heard, spent Sunday in Detroit. Jim Higgins, Toronto, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Higgins at their home, 'The Maples." Mrs. Higgins' aunt, Mrs. M. G. Ches- ney was their guest on Satur- day. A staff meeting called by the district commissioner for Hur- on District of the Boy Scouts of Canada was held at Kitchi- gami Camp a few miles north of Bayfield August 29. Called by Jack Gallant, the meeting was attended by Glen Lodge, Goderich, ADC Rovers; John Marshall, RCAF Station Clinton, ADC Training; Dick MacRae, RCAF Clinton, ADC Cubs (Northern Area); Glen Northoott, Exeter, ADC Scouts, Southern Area. Unable to be present were Sid Jolley, ADC Scouts, Nor- thern Area and Cecil Moody, ADC Cubs, Southern Area W. Bellchamber, district secretary- treasurer, Bayfield, compiled the minutes of the meeting. Outline Plans The District Commissioner outlined plans for activities in the forthcoming year, issuina instructions to the staff mem- bers as to their duties in re- gard to visits to pack, troop or crew, andstressed the need for visiting every camp organ- ized within the district. A course in first aid is be- rig arranged by John Marshall; Sid Jolley has a plan for camp- fire training under considera- tion; Dick MacRae is consid- ering a Cub camp for next Spring and the D.C. also has plans for a District Scout Camporee. Huron District annuel gener- al meeting will be held at Gode- rich. October 8, it was an- nounced. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Kirk- ham spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Heard, who accompanied them on their re- turn to London for a short visit. Wide Variety Those who have attended Bayfield Fair in the past will know what great yariety at- taches to the exhibits indoors, where literally hundreds of classes are judged, and some of the finest baking, preserves, fruits and vegetables on earth receive their red and blue nib- bons. The special section for the NAME CUBMASTER The Group Committee, First Bayfield Group Boy Scouts of Canada are pleased to an- nounce that Cpl. J. V. Mac- Vicar, RCAF, has kindly agreed to be registered as Cubmaster of the Bayfield Pack. By W. E. Elliott GODERICH — Huronview county home is just about at capacity, with 214 inmates and a couple more expected this weeic, county council learned at its one-day September session. Space has been made by re- quiring living-in staff members to move out, but "we may lose two or three over the moving out," superintendent Harvey Johnston said; "they feel they cannot get accommodation." The Huronview board report was presented by chairman James Hayter, deputy reeve of Stephen. "Due to the number of appli- cants waiting to get into Hur- onview," it stated, "we have f3clmol this year in Bayfield will be a new experience for the following Grade One pupils: Ricky Penhale, Darlene War- ner, Andrew Sturgeon, Blair Brandon, John MacVicar, Val- erie Merrier, Shirley McFad- den and Debra Ferguson. Newcomers Also new to Bayfield school are: Wanda Linner, Dwayne Linner, and Shelley Linner, formerly of Manitoba and Vic- tor and Allen Agnew from Saskatchewan. The guidance and tuition av- ailable from Mrs. Grant Turn- er and Mrs. William Parker will be welcomed by the first graders. Canada Wide Poster competi- tion is expected to be especial- ly interesting this year. after the great interest that was ar- oused by this feature last year. School Parade One of the keenest areas of interest each year is the school parade commencing at 1.00 p.m. October 1, when Clinton Marching Band will supply the marchable music. Pony races, calf races, will add to the ex- citement and gaiety while the serious business of judging.the prime livestock goes on. Gastronomic delights a r e planned for the visitor, and the perfume of ordona, hot dogs arid mustard will once again spice the fine Fall Fair. Let's go! asked that all staff personnel living in vacate their rooms not later than Sept. 30." This ground floor accommo- dation was to provide 26 extra beds. The Huronview committee met at noon with Dr. J. C. Ross, the home physician, who has been ill for some weeks, during which time doctors from the RCAF Station have given assistance. Chairman Hay ter told council later that Dr. Ross hoped soon to resume duty. Council set up, as required by new provincial legislation, a consultative public school committee of five: Reeve Mor- gan Agnew, Clinton (chair- (Continued on Page Two For the teachers, however, there will be little respite from the 36 students enrolled in grades 1-4, and the 37 enrolled in the senior room. COMING EVENTS SPECIAL: Girl Guides CAR WASH at the Supertest Gar- age, Bayfield, commencing at 10:00 am. Saturday, September 19. In case of rain, win be postponed to following Satur- day. Have your car spruced up in a worthy cause, Notices on the front page under this heading are avail- minimum charge 75 cents paid able at five cents per word, in advance, or $1.00 charged. Consultative Committee Planned By Huron County Council Soon Huronview Home Reaching Capacity Staff Living In Asked To Vacate It's That Time . .. Again Mothers heave a sigh of relief and teachers view with mixed emotions the Tuesday following Labor Day each year.