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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1961-02-14, Page 1Executive of Huron. Hog Producers Association From the left are Albert Bacon, RR 1, Belgrave, president; Lloyd Stewart, RR 1, Clinton, first vice-president and Robert Allan, second vice-president of the Huron County Hog Producers Association. At right is Alfred Warner, RR 1, Bayfield, secretary-treasurer of the group, and chairman of the FAME common shares sales campaign for the county. (New's-Record Photo) Crown Queen of Hearts Miss Mary Page, Exeter, was crowned Queen of Hearts at the meeting of South Huron Youth for Christ in the Clinton Legion Hall last Saturday night. Miss Lynne Stuckey, Wingham, who is the Queen of Tri-County (Huron, Bruce, Grey) Youth for Christ, performed the crowning ceremony. (News-Record Photo) 4-H Club Leaders Pick Wingham Man President iiitton News-Record THE NEW ERA-95th YEAR THE HURON RECORD-79th YEAR No. 7—The Home Paper With The News CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1961 $3.00 Per Year-10c Per Copy-10 Pages At FAME Information Meeting This is part of the group of farmers who gathered in the agricultural office board room last Thursday to hear more about FAME, the proposed farmer-owned co-operative to slaughter, process, package and transport hogs, cattle, sheep,ond lambs. Those standing are accredited salesmen of the Cottimeen Shores being.offer-. ed in FAM5, (News-Record Photo) jfirot. teohnnitr,;--r, (BY W, Ll, .0) IN.1.41.,11,EsTINg TO NO T that in Seaferth, Own employ- eee, received raises this year but they did not get a raise to 1960 , „ In .Gederich we note a pay increase of $200 ter O. members of the fiVesrion police force . Their standard of lay is Insert higher than is our town „ , The chief receives $1,750 .more than ours , . their cortstables receive $800 more than ours do .. . . At the same time the Goderich constables work a 48-hour week, compar- ed to the 56 hours put in by the men on Clinton's three- man force , . . * * WE'RE WONDERING IF Mid- Western Ontario Development Association is aware of the possibilities with regard to the proposed processing plants which FAME is planning ... Mid-WODA. has the responsibil- ity of 'attracting industry to the counties of Huron, Perth, Wellington and Waterloo They have the basic industry the farming areas of Huron and Perth . „ They'll have to move fast if they are to make a good case for a FAME plant . . • for the trend seems to be toward establishing one of the first three somewhere in Grey- Bruce . . * * THIS WEEK THE VOLUBLE leader of the COF party in the Ontario House waved a shiny piece of publicity in his hand . . and yawed, "If there ever was a piece of extravagance, this is it! Why, you could al- most- comb your hair by using the gloss (on the paper) as a mirror" . . . He's right . . you can, almost . . , The News- Record also received a copy of the particular piece of publicity that CCFer Donald- C. Mac- Donald waved . . . (And so, probably, did every other news- paper, Chamber of Commerce, etc. in the dominion . . .) * * ARRIVING IN THIS OFFICE two months after the conclus- ion of the conference in Novem- ber . it gave the highlights from the Ontario Industrial Development Conference held in Toronto , . * s* APPARENTLY PREMIER Les- lie Frost agrees that sometimes the government spends unwis- ely.. . he said "because I think there is endless waste to it" . . . Mr. Frost announced that three publications produc- ed by Government departments would he discontinued . . Among them was Sylva, a tiny little book put out every two months by the Department of Lands and Forests , . . and we hate to see it go . . . Quite honestly it offered itself for sale at $2.00 a year, and was welll worth the price . but we could never see why the government should put out such a good magazine, and never try to sell it commercially car the newstands . we think it could have made money, rather than costing . . . * * * WE NOTE THAT THE VOTE on two questions covering hotel licenses in Goderich has moved another step along the way ... Three days were sufficient for I. E, Huckins and his Civic Progress Committee to get en- ough signatures to persuade Council to hold the vote . However, the Greater Goderich Committee promises strong op- position to more outlets in the county town . . * * * ON GOOD LOCAL AUTHOR- ity we have this to say: Should the CPC find themselves in the minority' when the ballots are counted — we understand they will continue to find a welcome in Clinton . . . a PUC Staff at Work Painting Inside Water Powerhouse The public utilites; staff is brightening up the inside of 'the waterworks power house by giving it a nice fresh coat of paint. They believe in keep- ing a waterworks power house bright and clean, The Utilities staff is also working on the pumps in the sewage putnp house on Osbou- rne Street, replacing wenm out parts in the pumps and also the cement bases On which the pumps are Mounted. At present the flow of sew- age is not So great so . that .one pump can take care of it while the other pump is being re- paired. The Week's Weather 1961 1980 }WI Low High tow Feb. 0 32 4 35 15 10 85 11 40 25 11 37 -9 40 15 12 85 11 21 14 13 3S 22 25 ,2 14 89 Si 20 11 15 30 17 27 17 Snowf 8" Mayor W. J. Miller and his council have attempted to stem the tide of inflation, in Clinton at least. They decided in com- mittee meeting last week, and confirmed it by passing a by- law during the regular session on Monday, not to , give any raises to town employees in 1961. This would be in keeping with the request of Prime Minister Solari Diefenbaker made last year, urging employers to "hold the line". On the payroll are clerk- treasurer -John Livermore. $4,150; Chief Constable H. R. The report received by Clin- ton District Collegiate Institute Board at their meeting last Wednesday night from Inspec- tor Scott, was termed an ex- cellent one by K. B. McRae, chairman of the study and wel- fare committee, The climate in the school is good, reported Mr. Scott, and there is a tremendous, difference in the attitude of all teachers. This is confirmed by an in- spector from another area who visited CDCI briefly. Mr. Scott suggested appointing a depart- ment head for history. Salary of the secretary at the school, Miss E. Skeggs, was in- creased to $3,150, and sick leave benefits were added to the agreement with her. This sal- ary approaches that of other similar secretarial jobs in this area, such as at RCAF Station Clinton and the Department of Agriculture. Salaries of the three caretak- ers were set at $3,100 for L. Denomme, (no raise) at $2,750 for Carl Skov (up $50) and $2,500 for Mr. Wallis (up $100). Bruce McClinchey, new mem- ber from Stanley Township, questioned the bus contracts, and was informed that the five year contract comes up for re- newal or re-tender this year. Payment is based upon distance pupils are from the school, ra- ther than on a mileage basis, M. Richmond, head of the agricultural committee, report- ed on a dinner in Hotel Clinton, at which five secondary schools in Huron County had met with representatives of the Depart- ment of Agriculture to consider the program for agricultural education within the county. Permission was given by the board for the Dutch Theatre Club to use the auditorium on April 4; for the Kinette Club to stage a fashion show On March 15, and for the Clinton Concert Band to hold three eon- terts there in the year, dates yet to be set, The board authorized an in- vitation to the 4-H Club Lead- ers Association to hold the an- nual achievement day in the new auditoriuM of the school this year, The principal's report Slides ed art enrolment of 555, and 95,58 percent attendance. The basketball backboards arid bas- kets had been installed, and the electric scoreboard had Thompson, $3,600; Constables Clarence Perdue and Albert Shaddick, $3,000; assessor and tax collector J. W, Manning, $1,600. Streets foreman Harold Gib- binge, $3,300; his assistant, James Edwards, $3,000 and caretaker James Cox, $25 per week. For the 20 men composing the, 'Clinton Fire • Brigade, re- muneration is: Fire Chief Gr- ant Rath $210; engineer of fire truck Carman McPherson $175; secretary-treasurer Frank Mc- Ewan $110; assistant chief Ro- bert Draper $130; lieutenant been put in by the Students Council at a cost of only $200. The Goderich firm which had the electrical contract for the new wing, had been able to use an existing live wire, without the extensive wiring which had been expected. Absence of Mrs. John Robin- son due to illness is being tak- en care of by re-arranging the time-table; the principal is tea- ching one English class; some English classes are being taught in the activity period; some girls P.E. classes have no tea- cher. The Board purchased a dup- licating machine from a Gode- rich office supply firm for $165, They authorized construction of a bookcase for use in the prin- cipal's office at a cost of $100. One of the caretakers will do the work, and supplies will be purchased in Kitchener (appar- ently cheaper than if bought locally) . 0 Clinton Public School Enrolment is Up Enrolment at Clinton Public School was 548 at the end of January. This is an increase of eight since 'the end of Deem.. ben Enrolment at the end of June in 1960 was 532. A tentative date has been set for a variety concert to be held in the CDCI auditorium, Sunday evening, March 5, by the Clinton Concert Band. The CDCI junior Choir will be under the able leadership of Miss C. Haig, popular French teacher, who also wields the baton for the school orchestra. An interesting and varied program is arranged and the public is asked to keep this date in mind and plan to attend. A silver collection will be taken by the band majorettes in aid Of new band and majorette eiltdpinefit needed for the leng- thy summer and fall programs. Another Indoor concert is plan- ned for the end of May. Both programs will be before school examinations, so all hand members are asked to try and attend the all (too short) week- ly band pra.ctices in order to make these concerts a success. Final time and dates will' ap- pear in next Week's News- Record, There are still a number of adult htuidenten of 'Clinton and district able to participate in this town band who are not as yet taking part. The band- master urges these good people to dust off their horns and come out and join in the &Mad to make a successful band for Clinton, as, musicians from God- erich, Dttngantion and Blyth find time to de so. We urge them to do their part in help- ing Our junior players to take advantage of their musical knowledge. A -"full house" at the Agri*, cultural office board room here !stet Thursday night beard an inspiring address from Dr. D. D, Meadesere and a practical eenurtentary from Pat Dicltey, the secretary of Fannere Allied Meat Enterprieee Co-operative 14„ . Many of those present were accredited salesmen of common shares in FAME and the others were interested hog produce; s, beef producers, etc. Dr. Monieson, who has stud- keting, and has been strongly led th9 problems of farm mar- allied with the Ontario Hog Prodtteers An their attempts to gain and keep control of their Own product, warned that "this May be your lest chance. Don't he like Hamlet — a man pos- Sessed of gloom that can't make tip his mind, Be Men of Action," -.. The economist, who is pres- ently lecturing at a university i)tti the United States, plans to return to Kingston as soon as Council and PVC Iron Out Some Misunderstanding The difference of opinion which existed between Clinton Town Council and the Public Utilities Commission with re- gard to the use of sewerage surpluses was resolved quite successfully last night in a meeting called by Mayor W. J. Miller. The trouble revolved around an amendment made to a by- law in 1959. This change had not been drawn to the atten- tion of the PVC. When applied to the PUC revenues in the 4,,.weer a g.e department,. the change is expected to provide more money to be turned over to the town for use in retiring the debentures. The round table discussion in the council chambers last night was followed by a tour of the new PUC building by those councillors who had not yet seen it. Plans also were begun for extending the fluorescent street lights one block each way from the main intersection. Don Denomme Gets Promoted to Chatham Mr. Donald Denomme assist- ant manager of Trans Canada Finance, London, has been pro- moted to manager of the Chat- ham branch of this company. Mr. and Mrs. Denornane will be moving to Chatham. Don is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. L. Denomme, Clinton. 0 Assists Booster Fund of Union Hohne.sville Local of the On- tario Fanners' Union held their monthly meeting in Holmesville School Monday evening, Feb- ruary 13, President John, Sem- ple opened the meeting. A mo- tion was passed to send $25 from the Holmesville Local to the "Booster Fund" for Farm Union work. A resolution requiring 50 ampere service to rural hydro users at hamlet rates was read and passed. In to-day's farm- ing with so much electric pow- er being used to lighten extra burdens, the extra pow- er would be greatly appreciated, Bob Stirling introduced the guest speaker of the evening. Gordon McGavin, implement dealer of Walton, showed pic- tures of his 'trip to England, France and Russia. In viewing the pictures .it was interesting to note the size and amount of machinery used in some of the foreign countries'. The trac- tors are heavily built and tr- eaded. Mr, MeGaVin, stated they nev- er heard a machine that wasn't running perfectly and doing its job well. In Ruesia, 250 acre fields and 2000 acre farms were common, and farmed collective- ly, In England Mr, McGavin. said Farmers Unions were very st- rong, having 85 percent mem- bership. Owing to this large membership greater benefits could be given, such as insure ance, etc. Membership fees for one year in England were $35 per family. A hearty vote of thanks was given Mr. McGavin, for his much enjoyed film and informative talk, Guests were present, from the Seaforth Local. It as hoped all who can, Will attend the meet- ing in the agricultural office board rooms on February 22, Mr. "Mick, president of Mani- toba Farmers' Union will be guest speaker, possible, and once more become a full fledged Canadian. He outlined the basic nature of man, and his ability to progress since he is able to adapt him- self to ehanging conditions. To progress, said Dr. Monie- son, man needs leadership, and he must delegate power and authority to that leadership. The strongest have to govern. "Through the years, as soon as you have had some semblan- ce of power the rug is: taken from under you by legislative actin, You must give your ex- ecutives power and authority, and get into the political ar- ena in such a way that you can make sure no one has the Power to foist on your legis- leave authority to take from you the fruits of your labour. "Bill 86", said Dr. Monieson, "was the one little bit of leg- islative power which was able to tear down the growing str- ength of the Hog Producers. George Underwood, Wingham, was named president of the 4-H Club Leaders Association at the annual meeting of that group held here on Monday. He succeeds Howard Pym, Cen- tralia. Other officers are: vice-presi- dents, Harold Hern, Granton; Cliff Bray, Brussels; secretary- treasurer, Maurice Ilallahan, Belgrave. Chairmen of the var- ious groups of clubs are: beef, George Kennedy, Lucknow; dairy, Iton, McMichael, Wrox- eter; swine, Bob Mellwain, Sea- forth; grain, Ross Smith, Ethel; other crops, Larry Wheatley, Though we went wild with righteone indignation, it was all for naught — because these with power handed down th.eir decision," "If you want things to go your way, you will have to he the strongest. Even if you do not always agree with the ne- Vons of your leaders, you must close ranks avid go to war. Tlaic may be your last chance." Pat Dickey gave the farmers their answer to claims that farming was subsidized, He quoted from an article in the Globe and Mail of Tuesday, February 7 which noted the change in Canada's consumer price index from 1949 to 1961 This has risen 29.2 percent in those 12 years, At the same time a. survey taken in 1957 showed that food took 28 per- cent of the family budget, compared to 32 percent nine years earlier, In other words, pointed out Dublin; tractor, to be appoint- ed. The group agreed to pay the $5 affiliation fee to the Federa- tion of Agriculture and the past president was named repre- sentative to that group. At the complimentary dinner held in Hotel Clinton, sponsored by the Department of Agricul- ture, Mayor W. J. Miller wel- comed the group to Clinton. Bill Strong, Dublin, who has completed 4-H Club work after being a member for nine years, spoke briefly, commenting that support of the parents at home (continued on page 5) FAME Meeting !n tondeshoro 'Hail Tuesday Night The Federation of .A.grleta- ture in Hallett Township has. called a meeting far Tuesday, February 21 in Londesboro Community Hall, Pat Dickey, secretary of the Farmers Allied Meat Enterprizes Co-operative Limited will be the guest speak- er and FAME will be the main topic, At a similar meeting this week at Holmesville, the pub- lic school was filled with inter- ested persons, and Alf War- ner, chairman of the -FAME campaign in Huron, reports an enthusiastic feeling among th- ose attending. Common shares in FAME are selling well, and over $100,000 has been collected so far in some of the Western Ontario Counties. Mr. Dickey, you food producers are subsidizing consumers with cheap food. An informative question and answer period on FAME was conducted by Alf Warner, RR (continued on page 10) Fire Brigade Goes Out Of Town On False Alarm Due 'to the unhealthy sense of humour of some prankster, Clinton Fire Brigade were cal- led out on a false alarm on Tuesday morning at 12.30. They drove ten miles out of town to the farm of Harry Tee-ranee, concession 6, Gode- rich Township, in the Porter's 11111 area. The startled Mr. Tor- rance was wakened from sleep, Mr. Torrance has had two authentic visits from the brig- ade in recent years. On one occasion the firemen saved his house, and on the other„ they fought unsuccessfully to save his barn. This is the third occasion of fire alarm falsely given in Clin- ton recently. It was on Hal- lowe'en night that a false alarm sent the Fire Brigade out into Hullett Township to a non- existent fire at T. B. Allen's feed mull. Another false alarm last fall took them out High- way 8 toward God'erich. 0 Dog Finds Home After Complaint Chief H. R, Thompson was able on Tuesday to find a home for the hound dog which has been causing trouble on the st- reets for some time. The dog had been abandoned by its owners, and was starving. It took a loaf of bread from one little girl, and knocked ov- er another. It was accused of snapping and snarling at pas- sers by. Jenkins Trees Died Before Last Summer Last week a report in this paper told of the destroying of trees on the farm of Ed. Jen- kins by the use of spray "last stimnier". That was incorrect. Actually the trees were dead or dying as long ago as 1957, and they had never shown a good stand, Faith in FAME Dickey and Mortieson Address Huron Farmers Mayor Miller Holds the Line Council Agrees to Freeze Town Wages at 1960 Level CDCI Receives Excellent Report On "Climate" of the Collegiate Hector Kingswell, $120; fire- men 5. R. Schoenhals, Harold Cowan, Robert Carter, Royce Fremlin, Gordon Dalgleish, Per- cy Livermore, Tom Twyford, Dennis Bisback, E. J. Reynolds, Eric Switzer, W. Chewers John Sangster, H, Frernlin, Jr., and George Peters, $05. One man must be appointed to replace Harry McEwan, now in. Chat- ham. The mayor will receive $12.00 for each council meeting and the councillors will receive $8.50. Also included in the by- law was, provision for one day per month sick leave for the public works men; and pay- ment in cash on the basis of 50 percent for all clays not used for sick leave. Councillor Donald Symons made a request that hours of work, and holidays should be set forth in the by-law as well. "If we hire the public works men by by-law, we should in- clude these details," said the couneilior. Councillor Herbert Bridle noted that conditions of work were 'agreed upon by the work- men and the committee. Twice Councillor Symons questioned parts of by-laws as read by the clerk, and twice Clerk Liver- more told him it was done that way because it had already been done that way. (This discussion was carried out between the second and third reading of the by-law, and is as far as this reporter can recall, the first time the third reading of a by-law had been held up by any councillor in the past half-dozen years.) Mr. Livermore contended that the by-law was a general one, and the committees should set up working conditions of 'each. "This is not a union," said Clerk Livermore. Councillor Symons retorted, "I'm not saying it is a union. I'm merely saying we should have a working agreement with the employees." In an aside to the deputy reeve, Mr. Symons commented that the town's business was over a million dol- Iart, and should be treated as big business. Mr. Agnew said, "It's not peanuts, that's sure." The hiring by-law was given third reading and passed. Clinton Concert Band and CDCI Junior Choir Plan March Concert