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Clinton News-Record, 1960-12-01, Page 13 '111111.11•11... 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Seated, is Mrs. Cora Chesney, RR 4, Seaforth, clerk of the town- ship and Reeve Ivan Forsyth, RR 2, Kipper). (News-Record Photo) r•eer :eV?' IVI CIO IR E MEAT F" RC FEE CO L.L.A Ft Feed neukenre PIG STARVE Fe This 611h-roved feed has ingredi- ents that build the foundation for healthier, faster growth, Feed it for higher prOiitsi SES YoUit COCAt MAStts biAtte10•60 H WETTLAUFER PEED MILL Phone Hu 2-9792 Mary Street Clint" Oat. 4 Tuckersmith Reeve Aims for Wardenship of Huron County Council Returned by Acclamation, All Men Review Their Year's Work Reeve Ivan Forsyth, Kippen, has hopes of becoming Huron. County's next Warden. He and •the entire Tuckersmith Council received en acclama- tion et the nomination meet- ing held in Seaforth Town 1-Tall t;ork Monday afternoon. W, F. Roberts, RR 3, Seaforth, was 'chainnan for the meeting, Reeve Forsyth commented that having nominations early did not appear to bring out More people, but did avoid' the had weather of early January. This is the first year that Tuckersmith has .had an early nomination. However, the reeve also noted the disadvant- age that a complete financial statement was not available. The township has an increase of assessment of $89,756, and an increase of taxes of $3,028, 'The township rate (the only part the council has any con- trol over) had been reduced one mill, the lowest it has been since 1951 when it was 7.1 mills. "This lower rate," said Mr. Forsyth, "doesn't just happen. It is the result of hard and strenuous work by the coun- cil." Tax arrears. at the end of September were $15,343. , Bank loan at present is $55,- 000, The reeve predicted that it would be lower this year than recently. Concerning requests for hos- pital grants, increased library service, civil defence and wel- fare, Mr. Forsyth quoted' from WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY SEE OUR Albums of Choke Design. Portraits Commercial Photography, etc, Jervis Studio 130 Isaac St. HU 2-7006 the report of the clerk-treas- urer to county council the week before: "No doubt, all these services are very worthwhile and are in need of financial Support, I trust that when Council deliberates these var- ious problems, they will con- sider very carefully the financ- ial aspect .of the situation. We have operated on a fairly steady county rate for some time arid if any of these ser- vices are put into effect, it will have a bearing on this rate, We must therefore con- sider carefully whether or not we can afford these extended services at the present time, or if we can, which should be adopted first." There are five 'hospitals in the county, all presently ex- panding, Reeve Forsyth commented on the suggestion et County Council that some of the road system should be turned back to the care of the municipalit- ies. Costs are high. The section south of Egraondville which was reconstructed, cost $20,- 000. It will have to be black- topped, and probable cost is $15,000. Permanent surfacing is rated at $35,000 a mile. Frank Falconer noted that taxes are a complaint, for they've never been higher. County rate 'is 13.9 and the COCI rate in this area is; 5.7 mills more than for any other secondary school supported by the township. He said that people sending children to high school now are better off than they used' to be. "I went to school under the old system and I didn't get• to high school. Now I miss it. If I had high school education, I could' have a soft job like Cora (Mrs. Chesney, clerk of the township) or W, P. Rob- erts, (secretary of the Tucker- smith school area)." He hoped to send his children to high school. Mr. Falconer noted that the township taxes were only 44.4 mills, which was low, compared to towns, where the rate was nearly twice as much. He praised the four fire brig- ades the township could (-ell, emphasizing that citizens shou- ld call the one closest to them. The Henson department char- ges a retainer of $125, with $50, for the first hour and $25 for the second hour. The town- ship pays the entire cost, not owner involved. DIncefleld department gets an annual 'grant of $200 and the firemen work free. The township has a joint ownership plan with Seaforth, where the fire truck is maintained by the Seaferth department, and 'the eight men with the truck get $2 and hour, Clinton department has ch- arged a retainer of $125, with $75 for the first hour and $25 for the second hour. Though the 'township has no official re-charging to the property word, the Clinton department is planning an increase to $250 retainer, The township would have no choice, either to pay, or to do without protection in that corner of the township. "I don't believe Clinton is teo hard' hit. In 1957 and 1958 there were no calls. Then in 1959 there were three and we paid them $400. In 1960 only one call to a barn fire, and they never got to the fire. We never found out who called them, but we paid $75. So they gat that for just driving out through the country, Sea- forth was called to this one, but did not charge the town- ship," Falconer listed grants totalling about $1,300, including $100 to the Ontario Farmers Union' and $700 to the Federa- tion of Agriculture, guess I've got na choice but to stay with it, and stand as councillor again, They tell me that's the way Diefenbaker got to be, prime minister." Victor Lee reviewed the road program in the township. Elgin Thompson noted the healthy sign of a steady In- crease of drains being put in under the tile drainage act, He commented on the load of work done by the grader, and the help it was at fixing the hill at Wilfred Coleman's, He is the township representative to the Ausable River Conserva- tion Authority, which this year purchased 600 acres of land for reforestation. He told of visit- ing a place at Bothwell to en- courage establishment of a charcoal producing plant along the Ausable, and told of a tour taken by the authority to var- ious other conservation sites. Arthur Varley told of the warble fly control program in Tuckersmith where 7,318 cattle were sprayed twice at a oast of $1,400. Mr. Varley agreed' that the tax rate had been lowered, but "actually we haven't done too much in the township. I think it's time to start a road con- struction program. OtherWise we're going 'to be short of gra- vel. We bought 12,000 yards this year, all outside of the 'township. None came out of Tuckersmith pits, Luckily it all. came from close by, but when we find we have to draw gravel for long distances, it will cost us plenty." "We should be •able to build up our roads at a cost of $8,000 to $10,000 per mile, and it will cost money, but the province favours this type of construc- tion, and 'the grants 'are gen- erous. Also we would save in snowplowing costs, if we had paved roads. I believe we sh- ould stare at the south of the township, Certainly a start is needed." "A neighbouring municipality has set up a system to black- top their main road's, and have promised a ten-year program of completing this task." Ross Forrest, chairman of the school area board, report- ed that the banquet held in February at the hotel in Hen- sail had been a good public re- lations move with the teachers. He noted that the Hon, J. Ilobarts promised teac h ers would be more plentiful, and he told his listeners that larger provincial grants were antici- pated, Mr. Forrest said they were encouraging fire drills, check- ing oil furnaces closely, and were still gathering informa- tion on proper fire escapes for -school buildings. • Cleave Co.oinhe reported on repairs and painting done the area schools. Clare Haney was not present. Robert Gem- mall reported on a bus trip or- ganized by one of the teachers, Spencer Jeffrey, to visit a car plant in Detroit, the Greenwich Village and' museum. W. P. Roberts announced that the financial statement of the school area would' be print- ed after the end of the year, in, the local weeklies. Jimmy McIntosh, represen- tative on Seaforth District High School Boatel appreciated the co-operation of the munici- palities involved' in the district for their support of the new addition at the Seaforth School, The cafeteria was approved without hesitation. Total cost was' $180,000. They hope to have a surplus of at .least $10,000. George Falconer, representa- tive on the Clinton. District Collegiete Institute Board', an- swered the question of "Why the west end of the township had to pay 5.7 mills more for CGIT Meets The Canadian Girls in Train- ing held their meeting with. the president, Jannett Dabie in charge and Barbara MacKay at the piano. After the opening Mary Sanderson reed the Scrip- ture reading followed by the purpose. It was decided to hold the vesper service on Decem- ber 11 with the candle-lighting ceremony when the girls will have charge of the afternoon church service at 2.30 o'clock. After a short study period the music used at this service was rehearsed by Mrs. Duncan Mac- Kay. A white gift dedication in charge of the C.O.C. will fallow the vesper service. Tape From Scotland Voices from Scotland thrilled the ears of Mr. and Mre.:Johd Houston in their new home in Auburn last weekend. They had received a tape recording of the wedding reception which fol- lowed the marriage of his grandniece, Flora Houston to Edward J. McMillan at New Cummock, Ayrshire, Scotland. During the recorded recep- tion they heard Mr. Houston's sister, Mrs. John Murray ex- tend personal greetings' to them, and wished that they could' be present with them on this. happy occasion. The voices of many friends and relatives were recognized during the short speeches and toast's' to the bride and groom. The' strains of "Flow Gently, Sweet Afton" sung by his sis- ter, brought back memories of former days spent in his native Scotland, The author of this well known Scottish song, Rob- bie Burns, was a frequent visit- or at this farm home Laight on the Afton River. This was Mr. Houston's home before he came 'to Canada 'in 1904. New Hall Construction of the new Memorial Community Hall at Auburn by the Arch and Truss Co„ Waterdown, Ontario, is nearly completed. Plans are now made for the installation of the plumbing, the polished concrete floor, the heating unit, and the kitchens as soon as possible. Early in December a finans high school education than any other part of the township," He said it was 'a combination Of a lot of things, "The Clinton school runs on a close budget, We don't carry over a surplus as some other boards do," "In past years we had e shortage of space, and a short- age of teachers, Now we have more teachers, more pupils, more rooms, more cost, Our architect expected the school addition would east $328,000. The lowest tender we got was for $351,000. So we cut off some of the things we needel Then we found 'we needed an- other $40,000, But we don't ex- pect a big jump next year," ended Mr. Falconer. He noted 'that the average cost of educating one pupil per year is $527, hut the CDCI well below that. "There is still a. scarcity of qualified' teachers; he said', Clarence Smiley, representa- tive on South Huron District High School was not present. W. P. Roberts commented that high schools 'are big bus- iness, People are concerned over the wastage through drop-outs. Despite more money being spent the casualties are as large as ever. However, at Seaforth school four township students graduated from grade 13, some with scholarships, "Perhaps vocational and tr- ade schools are the answer. Definitely a solution must be found," said Mr. Roberts. Lorne Hay, councillor from I-Iensall was a welcome visitor, dial .campaign will be held throughout the Auburn district. Following is the list of the do- nations which have been given to this hall fund from 1947 to 1960; Charles V. Cooke, Clin- ton, $3; G, E. Mcliveen, $1; W. J. Stewart, $1; Harold Jack- son, $10; J. A. Kernighan, $10; J. Stalker, $10; Robert Rober- ton, $6; Leslie Hallam, $10; James W. Medd', $6.50; Wallterburn Club, $10; Howard Brunecioni $5; Russel Bolton, $1; Emmerson Rodger, $10; W. J. Hanna, $5; Jack Weir, $5; Miss Margaret Small, $1; Mr. and Mrs, 3. Taylor, $10; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hallam, $10; Herman Deer, $1; Charles Asquith, $100; Reg. Asquith, $25; Betty Asquith, $25; Harold' $25; Mary Asquith, $25; Mrs. Mary Asquith, $25; Mrs. Charl- es Asqu5th, $25; F. 0. Mc11- veeri, $40; Bert Craig, $40; March 1, 1957, W. H. Robert- son, $25; November, 1960, William Leiper, $20; Total, $490.50, Anyone wishing to contribute towards the Auburn Memorial Community Hall may do so by sending or leaving donations. at the Canadian Bank of Com- merce, Auburn, or with the treasurer. Mr. and Mrs, Kenneth Scott and Ronald spent the weekend in London. Miss Maisie Grealis, London, spent Saturday with her bro- ther-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Mustard. Mr. and Mrs, George Hen- derson left on Monday morn- ing to spend' the winter in Florida, Mts. Martha Hudson, Pon- tiac, Mich., spent the week- end with her aunts, Mrs. W, Douglass and. Mrs, Harvey. Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Broad- foot spent a few days last weekend with the lady's sis- ters in Sarnia, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Har- greaves spent Sunday with Mr. Ernest McClinchey has been a patient in Goderich hospital during the past week. George Coleman, Cobourg, spent the weekend at the home of his parents., Mr. and Mrs, Anson Coleman. Several Orangemen attended the area banquet held in the Orange Hall at Seaforth last Thursday night. Beginning next Sunday, De- cember 4, the service in the United Church will begin at 2 p.m. until the end of March. Aldie Mustard, Ivan IVIC.Cly-• mont and Charles Reid attend- ed the Huron Fedecation Agriculture banquet at Landes- bora last Wednesday. WA Officers Mrs. Charles Reid was named president of the Woman's As- sociation for 1961, at a meet- ing held in the home of Mrs. Robert Taylor on Wednesday, November 23. The Rev. T. J. Pitt presided for the election of officers. Others named were: first vice-president, Mrs. Ralph Ste- phenson; supper committee, Mrs. Harold Dowson; second and Mrs. Robert Nair, Walker- ton. • Mrs. Hohner. and Mrs, Ro- bert Dawson spent the week- end with Mrs. Dawsores broe ther, Roy Doan, Alvirston. Seventeen men from Bruce- field took part in the United Church Sing Time over CKNX on Sunday, November 20. Miss Mary Swan and Mrs. C. Ham, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Scott, spent the weekend' with Mas. William Wright, Seaforth and` attended the anniversary of the Presbyterian Church there, The Woman's Association is :busy winding up the year's work for 1960. Group one held a social evening 'at Mrs. Wil- mer Broaclfoat's and Mrs. H. Berry. Group two held a soc- ial evening at Mrs. George Armstrong, Mrs. John Broad- foot and Mrs. Jean Cairns, Seem-eh. Group three Social evening was in the new home of Mrs. T. A. Dutton and Group four in the home of Mrs, Douglass. Mr, and Mrs. George Must- and and family, Findlay, Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mustard and family, Tillsonburg; Mr. and Mrs. Thornton Mustard and David, Weston; Robert Mustard, London; Mn and Mrs. Arthur Cooper and baby, Lon- don, spent the weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Mustard, Friends 'gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Mustard on Saturday night, on the oc- casioe of a surprise party cele, brating their 36th wedding an- niversery. The evening was spent in playing euchre atter Which a delicious Weal was, served followed by anniversary Cake, With a force of 2,500, Mont- real het the largest police fate of any Canadian city, and all told 'there are about 12,009 city policemen in Canada. Sir John Abbott, who took office in 1891., Was Canada's first Ctinadien-born prime Min-, ister, News of Auburn Correspondent: MRS. W. BRADNOCK PHONE AUBURN 53W NEWS OF BRUCEFIELD Correspondent: MRS. H. BERRY NEWS OF VARNA Correspondent: FRED McCLYMONT Phone Clinton HU 2-3214 vice-president, Mrs. Gladys Coleman; bazaar committee, Mrs. Mervin Johnston; third vice-president, sales committee, Mrs. William Clark; fourth vice-president, entertainment, Mrs. Gordon Hill; treasurer, Miss Rachel Johnston; secre- tary, Mrs. W. T. McAsh; or- ganists, Mrs. Ralph Stephenson, Mrs. Gordon Coleman, Mrs. Bob Stirling, Mrs. T. J. Pitt conducted a Chrietrnas candle-lighting ser- vilce, assisted by Mrs. Ernest Mcainchey, Mrs. Percy John- ston, Mrs. Lyle Hill, Mrs. John McAsh, Mre. Ralph Stepherreen and Mrs. Gordon Coleman. Mrs. Harold Dowson. conduct- ed the business period. Twenty- five members- answered the roll call. A thank-you card was read from Mrs. Lee McConnell. A social hour was spent, with an exchange of gifts,, and lunch served by the entertainment committee. Buy Personalized Christmas Cards at the News-Record Tuckersmith Twp. Nominees Listed Following are those named, with mover and seconder in brackets: Elgin Thompson, councillor (Russell Dallas, Gor- don Elliott); Ivan Forsyth, reeve (Charles Eyre, Russell Dallas); Arthur Varley, coun- cillor (Wilmer Broadfoot, Wil- fred Tremeer); Victor Lee, councillor (Alex Boyes, W. E. Haney); Cleave Coombs, school area trustee (Clare Haney, Norman McLean); Frank Fal- coner, councillor (Ernie Crick, William Pepper); Robert Gem- med, school area trustee (Wil- fred Tremeer, J. A. Patrick); Ross Forrest, school area trus- tee (Glenn E. Bell, John Sang- ster). To the Electors Township of Tuckersmith: i wish to thank the rate- payers of the township for the acclamation to the of- fice of reeve for 1961, I will continue to serve to the best of my ability. Compliments of the Christmas Season —Ivan Forsyth, Reeve 48p