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WELL, 'SPRING. CAME 'YES-
TElePAY „ ,-We didn't Vito he-
lieve the ealender way back on
March 20, but now the Weal er is
co-operating e The skies pare
blue, the weather belnlY, the rob-
ins are 'making themselves seen—
Mrs, Art Dutton in Bricefield re-
ports ,geeing her first one "pet
weekend , and that spring feel-.
ing of drowsy wellbeing is With
us ..,
THE NEW ERA--95th YEAR THE HURON RECORD-179th YEAR
No,. 13 _The Home Paper With the News
CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY/ MARCH 31 -1960 $3.00 Per Year--10 Cents Per Copy-12 P09es
ouncil. to Meet Trustees,-
sk Reason.for increase.
'Twelve Decades of Service
These five staff members 'of RCAF Station Clinton have a total service of over
115 years. Examining the Canadian Forces Decoration Clasp which Indicates a mini-
mum of 22 years service are: left to right, Warrant Officer First Class H. .G. Haiward,
Cannington; Squadron Leader Don Dudley, Winnipeg, Man,; Warrant Officer First Class G. A, B. Brown, Ottawa; Flight Lieutenant ,Eric Fisher, Calgary, Alberta; and Warrant
Officer First Class J. B. Swetnam, Moncton, N.B. (RCAF Photo)
Need Addresses Of
Former Teachers
Plans Are proceeding steadily,
for the centennial celebration at
SS 3, Stanley Township, this sum,.
mer. In trying to contact all for-
mer teachers of the school, the
'committee in charge Ims tome
up with Same difficulty.
If anyone knows the present
name, and address of the follow-
ing, please advise Mrs. Bruce
Keys, reR 1, Varna, The naives
are Miss Turner, Miss Graharn,
lVfiss Atnistrotig, Miss Goldthorpe,
Miss Kapeling, Miss Green and
Miss McLennan,
Technical Armament Officers Graduate
Si ( Officer's receive their diplomas upon successful completion of the Electronics
phase of the TechniCai Armament Officers Course at the Radar and COMmunicatione
School, RCAF Station Clinton, Left to right: 5/0 R. Bottram, Burlington; ,F/O
Taylor, CollingwOOd; F/O D. Stanton, North Boy; P/0 J, Washington, England; F/O
M. Harvey, Portage La Prairie-, Man.; and rio C. Albright, Fredericton, N.B
(RCAF Photo)
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Farmers Protest Bill 86
To Frost and Goodfellow
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THREE MORE. VOTES ON THE
capital punishment poll came in
. • . one for each of the three
spaces on the poll coupon . . .
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SOMETIMES , THE JOKES 4-
long Main Street are the type you
can pass along in this column .
This week there's ea new nick-
name for Bill counter . He's
Moses; the man who led the child-
ren out of the wilderness after 40
years . (Bill was the leader
of the "wet",campaign which
changed Clinton from the "dry"
status the town has had since
1912 . :)
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WHO'S GETTING THE CREDIT
for the new nickname? None oth-
er than Deputy Reeve Morgan J.
Agnew• . Morgan, as finance'
chairman in town this year .
has been dubious about just how
far Clinton should go < . Was
the town modern, or still in the
backwoods? Would s Clintonians
actually want progress, or not?
And in reaching a decision, he
Set the liquor vote as his criter-
ion . . . Now that the vote is
over, and the- battle haze is set-
tling . . . •appanantly he, and many
others feel that progress is some-
thing which Clintonians cherish ..
ANOTHER CUTE ONE WE
heard concerns the former railway
station which the Orange. Lodge
is carefullS making over into a
meeting hall . . . The name
BRUCEFIELD still remains on
one end of the building . . . It is
said that at least one chap corn-
ing from the north paused in the
vicinity of Charles Street, looked
back and, saw the name Bruce-
field . . . He promptly turned
around and went back north,
thinking that somehow he had
missed Clinton altogether • . .
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THE SKILFUL WRITING OF
headings for sitories he a news-.
paper, is an art by itself • • Not
only must the idea be there, but
the words must fit the space
available . . . Last•week, we had
the intention of writing a heading
which would get across the idea
that 77 percent of eligible voters
in Clinton went to the polls, and
the result was a majority "Yes"
for all three questions in the
Liquor Licence Act vote . . . So
we wrote "77% of eligible voters
said "yes" to outlets" . . . Which
of course leaves the reader with a
different impression . Actuelly
only 70 percent of those who, vot-
ed actually said "yes" . . • We
are sorry for the error, and
though we sincerely hope such a
thing will not happen again . . .
well, after all, we are human, and
prone to error . . .
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UP NORTH IN WINGHAM,
Mayor R. E. McKinney. has some
suggestions to make with regard
to Huron's County Home . He
feels that since the new wing
when completed will make the
structure a modern building, of
which the county residents,can,
be very prOud, that it could use
a different name than just plain
Huron County Home . . . What
do you think? Following are
some of Mayor McKinney's stig-
gestions: Huron Manor, Huron
Hall, Maitland - Manor, Huron
Holiday Lodge, Huron Sunset
Lodge, Huron Villa, Huron Gold-
en Acres, Manor House Huron,
Green Acres Lodge, Huron Greet.
Acres, Treasure Home, Huron
Treasure Home, Twilight Lodge
Hurda Twilight Lodge, Maitland
Grove Horne . . . We understand
that in Petrolia there is a County
Home called Twilight Haven . .
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IT WAS BROUGHT TO OUR
attention that 'when we listed
town employees salaries two
weeks ago, the clerk's name was
omitted . . . Well, it certainly
was not intentional . . John
Livermore as clerk-treastrer will
receive $4,150 this year Last
year the salary for this job was
$8,800 . . The increase of $350
per year was $50 more than for the
two men on the public works de-
partmen.t . . . The men on the
pollee force and Mr. Manning, as-
sessor each received„ a raise of
$100 each . . Total raises involve
$1,85() for the year, compared
with $1,500 for the year' before
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NOW THIS MATrtft, 01? PUB-
lishing salaries of publicly em-
played men is, we consider 'a mat-
t& of public business But we
do appreciate the pesition in
which it. puts the employees, in
having their incomes publicly
known. , We would expect that
their 'acquaintances consider this,
and govern thernselVeS accord-
ingly
4-H Agricultural Clubs will be
formed hi Huron County &wing
the first weeks of April. First
meeting for this purpose will be
held in the agricultural office
board room, Clinton on Tuesday,
April 5. At that time, young
people between 12 and 21 wishing
to join either the Bayfield Beef
Calf ''or the Bayfield Dairy Calf
clubs 'should attend at 8.30 p.m.
Donald Grieve,'assistant agri-
cultural representative for Huron
County is in charge of the junior
farm program in the county.
Sponsors of the two Bayfield
clubs is the Bayfield Agricultaral
Society. Achievenient Day for
these clubs is the Bayfield Fall
Fair
The 4-H program will be out-
lined, -films and demonstrations
will be presented, manuals and
The Week's Weather
" 1960
nigh Low High
1959
Low
Mar. 24 26 17 ,46 22
25 20 3 45 32
26 80 2 83
27 44 18 21
17
2
28 44 35 42 11
29 45 30 43 25
80 48 40 40 29
,10 ins. Snow;.5 his.
Snow, ins.
anti new teachers would be hired
at lower wages.
Mr, Agnew said he was sure
they couldn't do anything abOut
the costs, "only 'stir tip heart
aches, and no good would come
of it", Mayor Bridle suggested a
dismission with •the board on the
maittee in order to find' out the
facts,
Council was not' •too concerned;
with the increase asked by Clin-
ton District Collegiate Initiate
since 'it Was expected following
the. addition. However, they plan
to ask for a written, report on
costs from Kenneth McRae, the
town's representative to the CDCI
Board.
Recreational Director
11/0 "BUD" HAVTER,
well known director of recrea-
tion' at RCAF Station Clinton,
for six years, departed Monday
to assume duties as recreation-
al- officer at RCA,F Station
Chatham, NIB,
During his touro,at Clinton,
Bud became a familiar figure
tat local sports functions and
community entertainment af-
fairs. 'He joined 'the Air Force
in 1939, receiving his commis-
sion in 1954. Bud bought a
home on Rattenbury Street in
Clinton and with his wife Peggy,
daughter Maureen and son Wil-
liam he expects it to become
his permanent residence upon
retirement in two years.
(RCAF Photo)
record books will be distributed.
Officers for each club will be elec-
ted, Parents are particularly wel-
comed to attend this first meet-
ing, and their co-operation
throughout the club year is -ap-
preciated.
Brussels clubs will meet in the
library there on April 6. Howick
and Turn.berry clubs on April 7
at Bluevale Town Hall; Blyth,
Belgrave and North Huron clubs
in Belgrave community centre on
April 11, amid other meetings to
follow "that
• VcOrS in ZOrieti:4114 Milverten
exile approiral of change to wet"
status on -.Tuesday, In Zurich,
pgpulatio.n. 700, there Were three
questions. Estailliehnient of then's
beverage feene, cirOW a total of
406 votes in favour," 10$ against;
establishment of lotinge, 401 in
favour; 108 - egairtete ,e-ertablieh-
ment . of dieing iptn3ge, 401 in
flavour, 118 against.
There was a turn-out of about
85 percent of .eligible Voters anti
an overall majority' on the three
queStions of 77. percent,
In IVIllverton 79 percent of elig,
ible voters went to the .polls. They
favoured' beverage .room where
women would be adtnitted, 77,4
percent; men's " bOetiage room,.
Sal percent; dining lounge,. .78.1.
percent; lounge, 74 'percent. ,
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PUC Consulted By
LOL About Costs
Installing Services
Delegates from Clinton Loyal
Orange Lodge, No. 710 consulted
with the Public Vtilitie,s Com-
mission on Tuesday night concern-
ing a bill' for $501 for installation
of sewer end' water service to
their new hall on Charles Street,
Explanation was given by sup-
erintendent J. B. Rands, noting
that the work was more expens-
ive since it was done in the win-
ter. Total cost of the job was
$898, and the PUC accepted the
cost of $3$7. itself, Labour and
material used are charged at cost.
Commenting on the amount of
$397which the PUC absorbed,
Mr. Rands estimated that it would
take 18 years before the regular
payment of the LOL for service,
would return the $387 plus inter-
est at five percent. Even then
this would not include any funds
for maintenance
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Clinton Still Dry
Until- Change Is
Officially Stated
Official results of the vote here
on March 23, were the same as
the unofficial results published in
the News-Record last Week. Re-
turning officer John Livermore
reports that they were forwarded
to the Chief Elections Officer,
Roderick Lewis, in Toronto on
Tuesday,
Mr. Livermore notes that the
vote itself does not change the
situation in Clinton. The sale of
liquor in town is still strictly
prohibited. Results of the vote
will be published in the Ontario
Gaiette, ,and the town council
will receive bffiCial word from the
Ontario Liquor Licence Board of
the date on which the change will
become effective.
It is the responsibility of the
clubs and individuals who wish to
obtain licences to get leave to
apply for a licence, and a date
Will be set for them to make ap-
plication. Then following that,
they will receive word of their
success or failure in getting- the
licence they request.
Kettle Point Men
Jailed Over
Thefts At Garage
Last Thursday in magistrate's
court, three men from Kettle
Point were given reformatory
terms for thefts -in Hensall and
Clinton. Harold's White Rose gar-
age was, the local eite of one of
the break-ins.
Involved were Reynold Lorne
Henry, 16, given one month for
the Clinton offence, and two
months for the Hensel occurren-
ces; Wallace Wolfe, 17, one month
and two months; Herbert George,
21, six months and six months.
The sentences are to be consecu-
itve.
School exams are just about
over and it is -back to normal
practices and beginning of hard
work for the coming spring fair,
summer concerts, etc., and a band
tattoo in September.
Twenty-five adults and juniors
attended last practice including
adults from Goderich — a few
adults from Clinton—adults from
Camp and our_ faithful juniors.
Also in attendance were ten
majorettes.
The band has acquired a euph-
onium soloist feuni Goderich who
played professionally in English
and, Scotch concert bands and
along with Charles Woods, a fine
coronetist and Paul Armstead,
trumpet soloist from Goderich, he
is a welcome and faithful addition
to the band. Vic Ujimotes and Mr.
McCarthy, both Air Force per-
sonnel, are welcome adults:
Stalwart town musicians to
date are Clayton Dixon, John
Wise, Rev. Grant Mills anti 'teen-
age young men and women. The
bandmaster urges other adult
musicians of the town and dist-
rict—there are at least a dozen—
Thirty-five farmers from Bruce,
Grey and Huron counties had an
audience yesterday morning with
the.Minister of Agriculture the
Hon. W. A. Goodfellow and Prime
Minister Leslie Frost concerning
Bill 86. They presented a three-
page typewritten brief which had
been prepared by the three coun-
ties working together last Fri-
day, and on Monday of this week.
Making up the membership' of
the delegation were members of
county councils, farm organiza-
tions and producer groups es well
as the organizers, the Hog Pro-
ducers.
to come out to .join the company
of the few beginners, good junior
players, excellent 'teenagers (our
future citizens) anti the fine
adult players.
Adult ,musicians must remem-
ber as I do, that we were all
beginners or struggling musicians
once. ourselves, and we 'appreciat-
ed the' experience and guidance
of adults. Let us dust off those
idle horns and help make it a
true community band no matter
what ,has happened in the past;
as adults let's assist the young
people as we should.
Next week, with members who
were away last time, we should
have 35 or more to practice.
As we have said, band and
majorettes will appear at the
Clinton Spring Fair on 'Saturday
evening, June 11. Musically, an
excellent job will he done by the
band and majorettes who are also
working very hard and doing a
fine job under the guidance of
Miss DaWn Grigg, It is very
doubtful, unfortunately, whether
a good job will be accomplished
appearatce-wise, with only a
couple of months away and with
a small 'amount of finances "in
the pot" unless some assistance
and interest comes along quickly,
the band will have to appear in
whateeer they can dig up to wear.
Appearance is not everything
but, it is a big factor, and with
the hard Work the band members
have done and are doing, and
with a full summer and fall sched-
ule planned, it means a. great deal
whether 'a band appears in a band
Uniform or some sort or, as it
looks at present in whatever they
can manufacture themselves. Let
us not forget that music, keeping
young folk occupied and true com-
munity spirit is also a part of our
education.
We should endeavour to let by:
gones be bygones and past exper-
iences forgotten; this year start
the ball rolling to have the finest
bands (Conununity, Pipe and High
Sehool) in the country, and make
1960 the best year yet for - 0m-
i-theft efforts for Clinton.
In closing, as a Legion member,
1 would like to sincerely thank
l3eandh 140, Canadian Legion,
Clinton, for the assistance they
have given to the band in free
hall usage for practices and con-
certs, and the interest that every
Legion member has in our bands,
our community and youth nieve-
ment projects in general, which I
AM sure, are or Should be deeply
appreciated by everyone. This as-
sistance has meant a great deal
to the band and myself. Also a
big thanks to the Clinton News-
Record for able press assistance.
Torn Pringle, president of the
Grey County Hog Producers pre-
sented the brief. Leaders from
the other counties are Torn Mc-
Gillivray, Bruce, and Ross Love,
Huron,
These three counties are noted
for the premium quality pork sent
to market-and buyers are willing
to pay higher prices for hogs com-
ing from this area.
Following the presentation of
the brief, the delegates visited the
Hog Sales Agency offices in To-
ronto.
The brief states in part: "hav-
ing made a careful study of said
Bill 86 now before the Ontario
Legislative Assembly (we) con-
skier •the same to be a most dang-
erous, restrictive, autocratic and
mischieveits piece of legislation
which flouts all of the democratic
principles of freedom of action
ever presented to The Ontario
Parliament. It is definitely a
direct 'circumvention and rever-
*on of • the principles enunciated
and declared in the original acts
which gave all powers to licence,
collect fees; provide quotas; est-
ablish provision for creation of
marketing boards and selling ag-
encies, etc., as provided for and
defined in the Farm Products
Marketing Act"
The delegation contended that
"the substitution of responsibility
from an elected body to an ap-
pointed group controlled and sub-
ject to political domination" was
"another definite, carefully cal-
culated and vicious departure
from democratic principles."
They pleaded for the same priv-
ileges as other industries in mar-
keting their own products, and
expressed their gratefulness to
the Frost Administration of past
years for creating the Farm Pro-
ducts Marketing Act giving farm
'groups powers to govern them-
selves.
The brief concluded, "without
malice toward (the Prime Min-
ister ), your cabinet, your gov-
ernment, your marketing board or
any other officials, but with a
sad feeling of deepest regret that
such an Act as Bill 86 was sub-
mitted to parliament, would it be
unreasonable or unfair to request
that tbe Bill 86 be repressed or
preferably withdrawn before pres-
tige is irretrievably lost, the agri-
culttral industry further discotir-
aged and rural people too criti-
cally incensed?"
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Town Ready For
Sharing Agreement
On Liquor Fines
At council meeting on Monday
night, three readings were given
a by-law authorizing the mayor
and clerk to sign agreements with
the Liquor Licence Board of On-
tario. This is in regard 'to the
town receiving a share: 20 per-
cent of licence fees and 60 per-
cent of fines, levied under the On-4
tario Liquor Licence Act.
Returning officer John Liver-
more reports that lag Wednes-
day's Vote would Mist the town
in the neighbourhood of $500.
Council oil Monday night author-
teed the payment of $10 for poll
clerks and $15 for deputy return.
leg officers serving on that clay.
'Over BO Birthday Club
Mrs. Elizabeth Walker, Ontario
Street, Will mark her Otet birth-
day to-day, March 31.
Milverton And
Zurich Strongly
favour Outlets
Council will send, e deputation
headed by- Mayor Herbert Bridle
and Deputy Reeve Morgan AgneW
to 'the meeting of Clinton Public
School Board on April 7, to ask
for explanation of the "alarming"
increase, in the request for funds
by the school board.
The requirement for education-
al purposes for the public school
this year is pogo, end for re-
tiring the school debenture debt,
$32,000, making a total of $62,000.
Last year the mill rate required
was 22 mills. This year it is ex-
pected an increase of eight mills
will be needed to a total of $0
mills.
• Last year total tax rate in Clin-
toe, was 72 mills for residential
properties and 78 for 'industrial
and commercial.
Commented Mr. Agnew, head of
the finance committee, "I don't
recall in 40 years, •an election for
school board, I do think, the mill
rate will have to be raised, end
when' the results come out, We
may see more interest in future
nomination meetings for that
board."
Mr. Agnew said, "some people
with a higher education- possibly
look down on those who are less
fortunate, but I do believe that
iii some, cases people without edu-
cation have been successfih."
Commenting on the tough job
teachers had, he said probably
more discipline . at tome would
ease their lot. He noted the sick
leave plan of the teachers which
built up from year to year, so that
if you take no sick leave,, and are
faithful on the job, you could pos-
sibly get paid a full year's sal-
ary".
"We can't do much about this,"
said. Agnew, "Even if we
could prove they were frittering
money away, we'd' still have to
give it to them." He said, "I be-
lieve the board is doing the best
they know hew —possibly- not as
Well as it could be done—but as
well as they know how. After
all", chuckled the deputy reeve,
"even us smart boys make mis-
takes."
Councillor L. G. Winter sug-
gested modernizing and saving
money by operating schools 'in
shifts, so the same plant could be
used more of the time; and by us-
ing TV classrooms, savings could
belted in teacher cost.
Councillor J. Douglas Thorn-
dike said he felt salaries would
be levelling out since in Clinton
several teachers at the top in the
salary schedule would be retiring,
4-H Agriculture Clubs are
Organizing Early in April
Bandmaster Gives Report
Asks. For Uniform Fund
' (By GEORGE WON011)
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