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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1960-03-10, Page 1No,10 The Home Paper With the News CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1960 .00 Per. Year 10 Cents Per Copy-12 Pages. intott., News- THE NEW ERA-95th YEAR THE HURON RECORD-79th YEAR bt StrOt: -0:1:1118111V..4-1 (Be W. la, On $RING $EM1f$ ALREADY IN the air . — We Meet people on the streets of Clinton, so Intred down in snow that they can hardly see OP -40d .down and know Whether a ear is etaning down the street and they say, "Smell that 444"..Truly the Canadian is hardy race , „ Crows around. about are hardy, foe „ Henry Stryker, ISR, 4, Clinton, reports seeing a Crow in a tree on his fawn, yesterday „ , • * * NOW ALL WE NEED IS SOME- one reperting a find of fresh raspberries in his hack yard. to make the arrival of spring a fact. ' 4. 4. SOME PAYS WHEN ONE • HAS plenty of snare time „ . nothing. .eerns to happen . Then yestere day, when there was not a minute to be spared, we, were invited to suppate to dinner, to Toronto for two days, to three meetings . . and of course the laivitanon we responded to was that of helping to get out a newspaper . , Duty at the most outlandish titn- • * 4. * Pt& ALMOST FORGOT , THE newspaper press on which the Newe-Record will be printed some- time in the near future, arrived by truck on Tuesday . . . There Were 14 tons of iron and steel, to move from the truck into the back door of the new shop . . . By the way we've got a large slid- ling door at the 'rear of the old theatre building (behind where the clock used to be) . . and it Was through there that the work- men winched the big press . Technical name for it is an auto- matic Miehle (pronounced "mea- ly") • • . * * * WHEN'S MOVING DAY? WELL we think it will be sometime next week after the paper is out . . . That is, if no interruptions in pre- sent plans occur' . . . * * MUST FIND TIME , TO JOUR- ney down to. Exeter to take in the Seed Fair . . . It's much handier when it .is in Clinton, but there is some value to be obtained in seeing who theie things are hand- led in other centres . , Pretty New Hair Style Providing the hair styles for a number of the models at the Kinette Fashion Show last night, Charles House of Beauty, was a busy place for two days prior to the event. Charles Proctor, above, puts the finishing touches to the "style" selected by Miss Connie Smith. (News-Record Photo) Supports New School Idea Farm Leaders Favour Training in Agriculture SS 4 Centennial Date Set for July 2; Committees Now Working on Details (By our Hayfield Correspondent) ega'atia Taxes Mills CDC!. Board Must Have $130,128.69 The Clinton News-Record is undertaking a survey of the wishes of its readers with re- gard to Canada's retaining capital punishment (the death sentence. At the foot of this story you will find a coupon, bearing three questions. Please ans- wer them and mail the coup- pon to us at Box 39, Clinton. If you wish to add a letter to the editor oft the topic, please do so. (Letters must be sign. ed, We will publish With a 1. 4 14 * * * LOOKING OVER THE SOIL and Crop News which publicizes the Fair we could not but notice the number of modern farmers who live within a ten mile radius of Clinton . . . Champion in the Seed. Fair last year was Bob Foth- eringharn, RR 3, Seaforth . . . farms dealt with in detail in the News, include those of Alvin Bet- ties, RR 2, Hayfield; Malcolm Davidson, Brucefield; Glenn and Alvin Wise, RR 3, Clinton; James McIntosh, RR 3, Seaforth; and the history of Herefords in Huron which began on the W. J. Elliott foam at Porter's Hill . . 0 Over 80 Birthday Club Thomas Millar, who is spending the winter months with his daugh- ter, Mrs. A. lVfeCool, Windsor, will be celebrating his 91st birthday on Sunday, March 13. Two panel discussions by per- sons within Huron County, fol- '4 lowed by question and answer periods made up the workshop carried out by the Mid-Western Ontario Development Association in St, Paul's Anglican. Church, here yesterday afternoon. Con- vening the session was Alf. H. LeMasurier of the Department of Henning and Development, To- , Tonto. Leading • the first panel was Mayor R, E. McKinney, Wingham, - along with Mrs, Minnie Noakes, councillor, Hensel]. and L. G. Winter, councillor, Clinton. On the second panel were Nelson Carden councillor, Seaforth; H. - Aiken, Goderich; president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce there and M. Green, councillor, Exeter. . By setting up a situation in an imaginary town of Centreville, the Three Local Entries In Speaking Finals, Fridays March 11 Three local youngsters will compete in the district finals at Walkerton, of the Legion-sponsor- ed public speaking contests, Date set is Friday night, March 11, at 8 o'clock in. the Legion tIall wt Walkerton, Local competitors are Judy lIalward, senior high sehool; WU- liam Aldan-re junior high school and Kathy Cameron, senior public school. Douglas Thertalike is in change of the event locally. The district stretches from Guelph to Goclerieh, acid front Exeter to Toberniory, Farmers from all over Huron County at the monthly directors meeting, of the Federation of Ag- riculture, here, on Tuesday sup; ported the idea of a vocational school centrally located in the county. They added that speciali- zation in agricultural subjects, would be an advantage to the rural area of Huron. With about 50 farmers present; several resolutions were passed, This particular one will be sent to the Ontario Federation of Ag- riculture, through Douglas H. Miles, agricultural representative for Huron County for endorsee tion. The idea of a vocational school brought up as a solution to the over-crowding in the five secon- dary schools* of Huron, has been meeting with favourable comment throughout the County. The Federation also endorsed a panels discussed the various prob- lems facing industrial promotion committees, and the best way to conquer them. Dinner was served the group by ladies of the church, as well as a, coffee and cookies break in mid-afternoon. The Department men introduc- ed a number of samples of pro- ducts which are being produced by small firms in municipalities such as exist in Huron County using local products and available labour force. Mayor McKirmey warned that the industry that cannot pay its own way is no good for a town. Sincere. welcome extended and all possible assistance in meeting the right people and getting settled is what ie expected of a muni- cipal committee. Strong appreciation of the type of labour available in rural areas was voiced by several represen- tatives. Industries have found that workmen from farms, and small communities will be better workers, and will return full dol- lar value to the firms. Other persons present included Melvin Crieh, Arthur Knight, Orval Engelstad, W. L. Morlok, Duff Thompson, Douglas Thorn- dike, Mayor H. Bridle, all of Clin- ton; Walter Forbee, Reeve cif Goderich Township; Louie Hay, Earl Campbell, John Ileinlerson, all of Hensel'. Among items to be etressed in lattren as achanttagee without hesitation, is the excellent 'Water supply which is available; good hydro supply, soon to be inerees- ecl by the nuclear plant at Kin- cardine; natural gas in some com- munities; good telephone service; good highways; Water transporta- tion available at Gtletich. Seed Fair Panel To Feature Ohio Men; Fifty Prizes Offered Four Men Who Will take part in the USA beef panel gn Friday aft- ernoon at the fitiron County Seed Fair in Exeter, stopped over brief- ly in Clinton before taking part in a TV program at Wirighara last night The nuartet are from Flu- ton County, Ohioe and are staying at the Parker House Motel, High- way 4, just south of Clinton. There were p entries to the Huron County Seed Fair on hand yesterday. Since,, lest year there were 150, the offace of the Ontario Department of Ataicultere in Clin- ton expects a netinber to be reg- istered with then), todaY, Among the nearly 50 prizes, trophies and await s to be made at this year's fair,5 J. a lovely clock offered by the Canton Community Credit Union Ind, for the champ- iOnshiP in the,1042 bushel lets of grain. Totals of .'over $700 are of- fered In cash •Prizes, along with numerous prima ' For 12 years :the Huron Comity Seed Fair, which attracts atten- tion from farmers throughout this part Of Ontealo,1 and this year, those in Ohio as well, has been held in Clinton District Collegiate Iostitute. Eaph year the fair has grown, with more attractions ad- ded each time. ' This 13th year in, • the Seed Fair's history was unfortunate for Clinton, in thin, tbe collegiate was Undergoing :renovations and an ad- dition being built, and the space was not available for the fair here. An offer from Erteter for as much space as was, needed was accept- ed, and the two-day affair will be held in 'the South Huron town Friday and Saturday, March 11 and 12. Sponsor of .Oa Huron County Seed Fair '1,s`',Vd4Httron Soil and Crop Improveinent Association, with president, William Clarke, Colborne Township. To publicize the event, 7,500 copies of a news- paper is printed, each year by the Exeter Times-Advocate, and one copy goes to each farm home in Huron County, Mullett. Township ' Grants Total $165, For Music and Hall A grant of $15 to the Huilett Township Music Festival was granted on Monday by the coun- cillors of that township at their regular meeting. Also granted was $150 toward the Mullett Community HalleBoard.. Tender for supplying warble fly powder at $6.05 per 15 lb. bag was awarded to Borden Brown, Seaforth. George Radford, Blyth, was awarded the tender for crushing, hauling and spreading 12,000 cu. yds. of gravel on town- ships roads, at 64 cents per cu. yd. William Jewitt was appointed warble fly inspector at the rate of 90 cents an hour and five cents per mile for 1960. The job of spraying the cattle was awarded to Murray Reid at eight cents per head per spray, for two sprays. The next meeting of Mullett Council will be held on April 4, in: the Londesboro Community Hall. The budget for 1960 as ap- proved by members of the Clinton District Collegiate Institute Board last night, shows an increase of about six mills for ratepayers in Clinton. .A similar increase will • affect the tax rate of all eight .rounicipanitiee in the .distract, Total budget amount required by tax levy is a130,128a9. This is almost twice as much as was required last year. In 1959 the tax levy raised $68,247.10, The 1960 levy represents about 13.5 mills on an equalized basis. The greatest part of the in- A social evening held in SS 3, Stanley, on March 4, 1960, in the interest of the centennial celebra- tion was attended by 45 persons, Enthusiasm for the project was evident. The president, Mrs. Bruce Keys chalked the meeting. James. Mc- Gee, secretary, read the minutes of the last one. Maynard Comte, chairman of the publicity committee, gave a report concerning invitation cards,, etc. On the motion of Allen Arm- strong, seconded by Maynard Collie, the finance committee was authonieed to spend the mon- ey _necessary for the celebration, Elgin Porter moved that Ban- nockburn Pipe Band be engaged for the celebration to be held on Only a colour camera could have 'captured the eattmoephere of the fashion show put on in the Legion Hall here last night by the Kinette Club of Clinton. The decor was carried out on. the theme of the wishing well, and spring flowers produced a very appropriate setting for the smart new fashions. Mistress of ceremonies was Mrs. Donald Epps, president of the Kinettes and commentators were Mrs. J. H. "Bud" Graham and Mrs. Frank McEwan. Models showing the children's wear from Martin's Dept. Store were Patti Kay, Stephen Cook, Beth Chowen, Cindy and Danny Colquhoun, Barbara Knox and Clare McEwan. /crease was caused by salaries. At CDCI there will be a staff of 26 teachers beginning in Set:A=1n er, an increase from the 20 now on staff. Total of salaries includ- ed in the budget is $149,000. The amount of money required from the different municipalities is as follows: Clinton; $29,786.45 (made up of $9,656.14 for debentures; V0,130.- 21 for maintenance); last year about, $15,000. Blyth: $7,924,84 (debenture $2,- 569.07 and maintenance $5,355.- 77); last year about $4,000. July 2, 1960. This was seconded by Allen Armstrong. The report of the fireworks and sports committee was left ov. er to the next meeting. The president called for anoth- er meeting, and the date was set for March 25 at 8 p.m. A gracious speech by the presi- dent, Mrs. Bruce Keys, was res- ponded to by a motion of thanks for the capable manner in which she had conducted the meeting. Following t li e adjournment, progressive euchre was enjoyed. Prizes went to: Robert A. Peck, Mrs. Walter Johnston ' (high); Murray Mackie and Mrs. Cecil Dowson (low). Refreshments served by the ladies brought a happy evening to a close, Senior models showing clothing from Lee's were Miss, Margetet Jean Addison, Miss Sandra Addis- on, Mrs. Ross Colquhoun, Mrs. ,T, W. Counter, Mrs. George S. El- liott, Mrs. Donald Kay, Mrs. Ruth Knox, Mrs. Jack Merrier, Mrs. Charles Proctor, Miss Barbara Ryan, Miss Connie Smith and Miss Susan Smith. 34 major door prizes, cologne, teabags and salt as favours were provided by local businessmen. Jewellery was from Anstetts; stage furniture from Beatties; hair styles by Charles; make up by Studio Girl, Mrs. Roy Mann; potted plants were supplied by K. C. Cooke. Conveners of the show were Mrs. Clarence Denomrne, Mrs, Stanley Township: $35,444,0/ (debenture $12,461.45; mainten- ance $25,978.56); last year about $20,000, Hullett Township: $22,186.98 (debenture $7,192,54; mainten- ance $14,994,39); lea year about $12,000, Goderich Totypship: $19,623,40 (debenture $6,361.50; mainten- ance a13,261.99); last year about $10,000, Tuckersmith Township: $7,183,- 10 (debenture $2,325.61; maintene ance $4,854,49) last year about $4,000. East Wawanosh Township: $3,- 409.38 (debenture $1,105.25; main- teeence $2,304.13) last year about $1,800. Morris Township: $1,574.58 (debenture $510,44; maintenance $1,064.14); last year about $853. At the meeting last night the Board considered two different types of desks for the new lab- oratory. Cost of equipping this one room in the new wing, will be in the neighbourhood of $3,000. Two resignations were accept- ed. Norman Garrett, vocational guidance teacher at CDCI, and a teacher for the past 42 years ap- proximately, has resigned with the intention of retiring from the teaching profession. R. B. St. John, teacher of geo, graphy, history and science in the first two -grades, has also resign- ed. Total enrolment at CDCI at the end of February was 490, and during the monthe average attendance was 456.5. Seven days were lost by the staff, and' supply teaching was required for those days. resolution submitted by the Hur- on. County Hog Producers Assoc- iation, suggesting that the word- ing on, the forthcoming Ontario- wide hog marketing 'ballot be, "Are you in favour of a produc- ers marketing plan for hogs?" (Ed. Note: The coming hog vote has been alerting farmers through- out the province. No date has been set for the vote. Though some indication has been made that such as vote may not be nec- essary, it is possible that further word on 'this will be available fol- lowing the annual meeting of ,the hog producers of Ontario in Tor- onto this week). The Federation also endorsed a Grey Township resolution ask- ing that the age limit for farm youth driving tractors and other vehicles from farm to farm be re- duced from 16 'to 14. They backed another resolution from Grey asking 'that the county of origin be clearly stamped On. all imported products, noting that bacon, for example, sometimes loses this labelling after being cut and parked in • Canada. The Federation passed a resolu- tion asking that all drivers of farm. vehicles: on highways be cov- ered by liability insurance. The -amity group alsepassed motion that the education' com- mittee of the Heron County Fed- eration of Agriculture call a meet- ing of all the past delegates to the Ontario Leadership forums in Vineland and Toronto, for the purpose of organizing a similar course for Huron County resid- ents. Warren Zurcbrigg, president of the federation, convened the meet- ing. County Officials Discuss Promotion, of Industry Readers Survey To Find Out Local Opinion of Death Penalty penname if you wish„ but we must know from whom they come.) Results of our survey will be published here and will be forwarded to the office in To- onto of the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association, There, results -from weekly newspapers across Canada will be tabulated, and 'the findings will be presented to the House of Commons for nthe guidance of the legisla- tors. Act neW, please. Mail your coupon right away, • 4 . • .. 1.1 . • I DO YOU FAVOUR CAPITAL PUNISHMENT? Yes ........ No Yes (with reservations) .......... 1 • .4* 4 44 •^1 .4 14 ,4 Sparkling Spring Styles Styles and Lovely Models Features of Fashion Show Patrick Hardie and Mrs. Donald Kay. Committees included: dec- orations, Mrs. Percy Brown, Mrs. Terry Carter, Mrs. Jack Clegg; entertainment, Mrs. J. Merrier, Mrs. C. Proctor, Mrs. George Thomas; publicity, Mrs. Ross Col- quhoun; posters, Mrs. Ken Cly- nick, Mrs. P. Hardie; tickets, Mrs. Malt. Edgar, Mrs. Andrew Petero son; programs, Mrs. F. Mawan, Mrs. H. McEwan; tables, Mrs. Frank Cock; reception and fav- ours, Mrs, Epps, Mrs. Jack Ev- ans; lunch, Mrs. Donald Colqu. Noun, Mrs. Kenneth Colquheane draw prizes, Mrs. William Chow- en, Mrs. Fred Radley. The Week's Weather 1960 1959 High Low High Low March 3' 19 10 37 29 4 16 5 31 '22 5 20 9 " 31 15 6 23 -1 37 28 7 26 -7 30 12 8 25 -10 28 5 9 22 -12 26 14, Snow: 3" Snow: 4" Rain: .6" Proud Judges of Best Seeds at Foir Proud in their own achievements, this' group of Huron County farmers gathers rOund Duncan Gates, Glencoe, who was the high contestant in the seed judging con- tests, The Huron County team won the inter-county judging contest and the Farmer's Advocate Trophy for the third time in a row. From the left, coach Don Grieve; Ken Alton, Lucknow; D. Gates; Edward Hem, Woodhorn and Bob Broodfoot, Brucefield, (Free Press Photo)