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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1960-03-17, Page 14/Most Powerful Commercial Jet Canadian Pacific Airlines has ordered foUr of these Douglas Super DC-8 jet air- liners, with options for five more, qt a price of $6-million eoch. The fleet of 1959- passenger aircraft will be delivered early in 1961. The Super DC-8, powered by the new Rolls-Royce Conway Mark 15 engines, will have a greater capacity and longer range than the DC-8, first of the Douglas pure jet commercial airlines, It will 'fly more than 6,500 miles non-Stop. •Its jet engines develop 18,500 pounds of thrust. In an- nouncing acquisition of the aircraft, G. W, G, McConachie, president of C.RA., "This is the jet aircraft-engine combination we have been waiting for to meet the long-range performance requirements of C.P.A.'s 44,000-mile Canadian trans-contin- ental and global route pattern serving five continents." The new jet airliner .will fly Vancouver-Winnipeg in less than two hours, Winnipeg-Toronto in 96 minutes and will reduce the Tokyo-Vancouver flying time to eight hours. It will also fly from Van- couver to Europe in eight hours and thirty minutes. Specifications include: wing span 142 ft., 5 in.; length 150 ft., 6 in.; height 42 ft., 4 in. The gross weight is' 315,- 000 pounds. County of Huron WEED CONTROL PROGRAM TENDERS wilV be received by the undersigned until April . 8, 1960, for the supply of the following materials: 75 Gallons 2.4.D Ester 100 Gallons 2.4.D + 2.45.1 Brush Kill (in low volatile and regular) Delivered in 5-gallon lots as required, to Mr. Alex Chesney, Huron County Weed Inspector, RR 3, Seaforth. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. JOHN 'G. BERRY, Clerk-Treasurer, County of Huron, Court House, Goderich, Ontario. 10-11-b 1 MORE NEW HOME BUILDERS EACH YEAR CHOOSE BECAUSE V r.IS MODERN, CLEAN, FAST, DEPENDABLE, AUTOMATIC, SAFE and SILENT, THE VERDICT IS YOURS Alcohol is involved in ap- proximately 45% of the fatal •" traffic accidents in Ontario. Ontario's civil juries spend much more than half of their time on liquor cases. Fifty percent persons serving time Provincial jails are there be cause• of liquor. (Ontario At- torney General Roberts). Liquor and motor vehicles are sources of the major problems in Ontario's administration of justice. (Ontario Attorney Gen- Roberts). "The chance of one or more children in a family becoming an alcoholic exceeds the com- bined chances of their develop- ing 'tuberculosis or poliomyel- itis." (Health League of Can- ada). Alcoholism has doubled in Ontario since 1946. era of the 4,106 in our One out of 17 starting to drink will become an alcoholic. Notwithstanding the great pop- ulation difference, our Prov- ince has as many highway police as New York State, and our Ontario budget is almost equal to theirs. (Ontario At- torney-General Roberts). The dollar spent on liquor can- not be spent on groceries, clothing, hardware, etc. Vote I "NO X on all Three Ballots 4 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23 Have you checked the Voters* List? Make Sure! Sponsored by the Clinton Vote "No" Organization Hodden, -Correspondent) (Mrs. Maude Twelve. 120114 Twelve quints for the bale for `overseas relief were .completed last week by members of the Woman's Missionary Society of the United in the church 'schoolroom. Four custom gnats Were completed at the home of Mrs, L. SirOPSOal recently, and one crib quilt at the home of Mrs, W. Sproat, Mrs. Albert Aleaeraler is the convener of the quilt .cotionittee, KJ not*. Meet Vice 4•Prra,sicleiits night was ob-served At the lUnettes meeting MarOh fi for whiph Mrs. William. 1Viickle. Was hostess at .her home, Mrs, Ross Jinks chaired the meet.. jog. Fines Mistress . for the even- ing was Mrs. Jim Clark, and the Old l<inette song on was led by Mrs. Har- Bonthr. • Plans were completed for the annual visit to shut-ins on March 20, when over • 40 sick and shut- ins in Se,aforth„ Clinton, Exeter hospitals; County Home,' Clinton; .-Queensway Nursing Home, Hens- and shut-ins in „the village will be visited, Each `will receive potted plant. n. invitation was ..received to attend the Cancer apeeting at _Ex- eter March '21, Mrs. ,Gegrae Beer wonwon the raffle brought by Mrs. de. • Better stop worrying about what your son will do when be grows up —and see, what he's doing now. ing in the chgrek, Members of the Y.P.S. prepared and conducted the - service. Jain, es Dougall, presided, assisted . by Miss Marion Bell •„and. Doug Mo, Oregor, -G. C. Vats introduced Mr. Richardson, The choir under•direc, too of. Mrs, Malcolm-Dougall, sang the anthem, "Ana, where with Jesus", A cOnsiderable. amount of money waS, raised for the. maintenance of the theological colleges. Twelve members of the Young People's Society attended the. Presbyterial Rally held in St. And-rew's:Presbyterian 'Church, - Wing, Nun, on Sunday evening. Sgt. John Beer, Airs..." Beer, Pay, id and Johnny, Springfield; were weekend guests with Mr. and. Mrs. Fred Beer. wl on' Education Latimer, on the staff of Zurich Public School addressed the members. of Henson Women's Institute, March 9, in the Legion Hall. '"Citizenship and Education" was . the theme 'used. 'He told of the urgent need for atal' defense program to deal with any disaster of peace or war, and entertained by drawing a number of clever and amusing cartoons:, The speaker Was introduced by Mrs. Robert Elgie and thanked by ,Mrs. W. Q. t4Oodaiirla • Eighteen pupils of ^grades 5 and 6 of Hensel! Public School took part in a verse speaking competi- lien and the winners were: first, Grant Jones; second, Cheryl Lit- tle and Ricky Buchanan (tied); third, Bruce Forrest. Taking part in the competition were Cheryl Little, Grant Walker, Ruth Smale, Ricky Buchanan, Joyce Flynn, Peter Bisback, Billy Solder), Heather Reid, Bevan Si:n- th/am, Wendy Moir; Grant Jones, Dianne Koehler, George Taylor, Clark Forrest, Paul Drysdale, Barbara Schwalm, Danny Kipfer, Bruce Forrest. Judges were Mrs. Laird Mickle, Miss M. Ellis, Mrs. George Arm- streng; Mrs. Mary Haugh is the teacher of these pupils. Consola- tion prizes were given to the, non- winners. Margaret Elgie contribu- ted a piano solo, and Joan Sinclair a vocal solo. During the business session Mrs. T. 3. Sherritt, Mrs. N. E. Cook, and Mrs. Armstrong were appoint- ed a nominating committee to br- ing in the 1960 slate. Arrangements for the millinery course will be completed. $25 was voted to the Hensel' Legion Branch, Miss Ellis moved a vote of thanks to the president Mrs. Fred Beer who chaired the meeting for her very competent arranging of a bus trip to the Ice Capades. Lunch was served. Senior Citizens The Senior Citizens met March 8 in the Community Centre with four tables in play for euchre. Winners, ladies, Mrs. Florence Joynt; men, Frank laarburn; lone hands, Mrs. Knott. After lunch a spelling match was held and the winner was Mrs. J. Ferguson. Next meeting is March 22 when a •good program will be presented. Everyh•ody will be made most welcome. Wm. 4. Bodden Mrs. Catherine Redden receiv- ed word of the- death of her brother-in-law, William J. Hed- den. Belmont, Man., who passed away there on March 7. Surviv- ing are one son, Mervyn, Brant- ford; two daughters; Mrs. Goerge (Ella) McLean, Belmont; Muriel Winnipeg; one sister Mrs. Lily Bissett, Brantford; one brother, A. M, Redden, Lucan. Funeral services were held at Belmont, on March 10. Make a Hat Any of the ladies interested in taking the Millinery Course spon- sored by Hensall Women's Insti- tute in the Legion Hall, Hensall, April 20, 21 ,22 inclusive, are ask- ed to contact Mrs. Fred Beer for details. Phone 178W Hensall. The Women's Missionary Soc- iety and Ladies Aid of Carmel Church met in the church school- room, March 10. President of the MIMS, Mrs. Earl Campbell took the chair. The theme w a s "Christian Responsibility." Sac- red passages were read by Mrs. S. Dougall and prayer offered by Mrs. A. Hoggarth. Chapter '3 of the study book on Africa was re- Hensall Confirms Appointment of Clerk-Treasurer Confirmation of the appointment of Earl Campbell as clerk-treas- urer of the village of Hensall was made at the council meeting held there last week. He is also named tax collector and assessor. In his new capacity Mr. Camp- bell was authorized to procure nec- essary' equipment for the fire dep- artment and to write a' letter of appreciation to head office of the Bank of Montreal, The new branch was opened in the village this month, , Hensall council endorsed the res- olution of the Township of Crow- land for expenses incurred during annexation' proceedings from one viewed by Mrs. S. Dougall. Mrs. E. Munn and Mrs. M. Dougall played a piano duet A brief meeting of the Ladies Aid followed. Mrs. Munn repor- ted three quilts completed, and the ladies will cater to the Re- bekah Banquet April 6, Mrs. L. Simpson and Mrs:Mar- garet Vair, spent the weekend in Detroit, Mich. municipality to another, be paid by the instigating Municipality, should the proceeding be unsuc- cessful. ' E. R. Davis, constable in the vil- lage, Was appointed weed inspec- tor. Council approved the removal of four trees, and the top-trimming of one tree. John Henderson, reeve, conducted the meeting. Parr Line Fortin Suggests Safer Machine Corners (By our *Unseal correspondent) Parr Line Farm Forum met at the home of Mrs. A. Reichert and topic for discussion was—"Safety On Canada's Farms". Members suggested that a local safety meeting could' be held with speakers or demonstrations on farm safety. Accident Prevention Posters should be displayed at each farm as they are inindustry. Since many accidents happen after four o'clock a short work break at that time, and perhaps a snack, would relieve fatigue. A National Farm Safety Coun- cil should keep watch over mach- inery companies to be sure that (By Mrs, I. Merrill) The SS No. 4 gederiel; Town- ship Farm Forum met at the .home of • Mr, and Mrs, Irvine Tebbutt • on"Monday night, The topic for discussion was "Safety on Can- ada's Farms", • (1) What can be done by your . Forum And community to cut down the farm accident rate? What kind of Program would you recom- mend to reach. everyone? The forum feels that by educat- ing the • children to- look for AC- 4deDt and fire hazards :around the homes, that they coulditeep Par- ents posted on oirreht needs, Also the Federation of Agriculture could use the TV and radio, farm broadcasts (eg. Farm Focus, Wing. ham) to frequently remind the , public of fire and accident hazards, (2) What organized action should be taken provincially and nationally to reduce farm accid- ents? We feel that a National 1l=711 Safety Council would be very beneficial - toward arousing the public's awareness of safety needs, There was a recreation period for games, .and lunch was served. The meeting next Monday night will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Don Cartwright. moving parts are properly guard- ed. More sharp corners on machin- es should be rounded. A. b'a'rn Safety Specialist could be appoint- ed for certain areas to give per- sonal service to farm people. Euchre winners, ., ladies, = Mrs. Keith Love, Mrs. Howard Adkins; men, Glen Weido, Michael Sodden. The next meeting was to be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Love. Top bloodlines from U1,S, raised, selected and .hat.- ched'in Canada, Bred-to- lay chicks from falned. STONE'.$, .DEMLERCRIX, TRUE-LINES Now yours and guaranteed by ROE FARMS' LIMITED ATWOOD,'ONTARIo literature and Pricet ort Request Everyone Reads The Classifieds Page 14,--Clinton News-Record;r,Thuriday, March 17, 1960 News of ,Hensall SS 4 Farm form Advises Learning From School Kids Peualtie$ Birthday Party ' A number of friends of Mrs. Sirri' Roobol met at her home Monday afternoon and pleasantly surprised ,, her on the occasion of her birth- day. Gifts were presented and a delicious lunch served including -a lovely decorated birthday cake made•by one of the members. Mrs. Roobol. eapressed her thanks in a fitting manner, Student Bursary Sunday On Sunday; March 6, the Young People's- Societies of the Huron- Maitland Presbytery observed Bur- sary Sunday. Students preparing for the ministery occupied pulpits in the Presbytery. - Peter Richardson who is study- ing at Knox College, Toronto, was guest speaker in Cannel Presby- terian Church. His text—"Let us rise up and build", emphasized the importance 'of serving and work- For COOKING, AIR CONDITIONING/ HEATING, INCINERATION, — CLOTHES DRYING, REFRIGERATION, WATER HEATING. With GAS, you enjoy loafer installation cost, lower operating cost and lower maintenance Cost. Ask your gas company, architect, heating contractor, builder and appliance dealers. ' UNION COMPANYol CANADA. LIA1TED YO1.4r first stop to better Ilyingis Natural Gas