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.
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THE NEW ERA-95th YEAR THE HURON RECORD-79th YEAR
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$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 „ , •
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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.
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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-
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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.
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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 . .
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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
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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)