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Clinton News-Record, 1963-01-10, Page 9Officers of Auxiliary to Local Hospital New executive of the Clinton Hospital Auxil- iary was installed in office on Tuesday afternoon during the annual meeting.. From the left, seated, are Mrs. Duff Thompson, treasurer; Mrs. D. John Cochrane, president; Mrs. Douglas Bartliff, secre- tary. Standing are Mrs. W. C. Newcombe, left, second vice-president, and Mrs. Ken Woods, first vice-president. (News-Record Photo) "BeeF Men 'Are On The Run Warns Chairman Bob McGregor Pair Successful Once again, Mr. and Mrs. Ellwood Epps, Clin- ton, have returned from a moose hunting expedi- tion at their twill) at 1Viatttchewan with their quota of game, Ellwood bagged this large bull and once again will donate a 10-pound roast tO the person e8Aih nts- Again Man shot one other moose and the wolf, while his wife bagged a cow-Moose. It was the sixth Moose she has shot since joining the hunting trails, while her husband hag bagged 15. Their party of 10 brought clown eight of the large animals this year. The Clinton couple enjoyed 4 five-week trip. Free Enterprise Men Elect Officers At a meeting in Clinton, Monday, the Free Enterprise Agriculture Produc- ers renamed Melville Lamont, right; RR 1, Ethel, as their president for the coming year. Charles Coultes, left, Belgrave, is the secretary-treasurer and standing is Ron McGregor, vice-president. (News-Record Photo) Hospital. Auxiliary Enters Year Quietly, Efficiently lilt X 11 N ws ecor THE NEW ERA — 97th YEAR, THE HyRQN g.EcoRp.—..£330 YEAR. No. 2—The Home Paper With the News CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 1963 Second Section---Pages 9 to 16 armers Elect Directors To Work gainst Compulsory Direction Bob McGregor, Kippen, pre- sident of the Huron Beef Pro- 'clucers,. reportedt to the mon- thly meeting of the Huron Federation of Agriculture that he was considering dropping his post due to criticism being aimed at him. Speaking in Clinton, Tues- day, McGregor stated he had attempted to take the part of the small producers and was being criticised by the "large men". "The big men don't want any restrictions or limitations in any form," he painted out, and advised the federation they would have to elect a new pre- sident. "They really can't blame me for anything we've done," he added, "because we haven't been able to do anything." He voiced his opinion again that the young men getting in- Hensall Kinettes Planning For March of Dimes Signalling the start of the 1963 March of Dimes campaign Mrs, Orrin Williams, Marching Mother, called on the women of Hensall to volunteer their ser- vices for the Mothers' March scheduled for January 29. Fifteen volunteers are requir- ed and volunteer mothers • are asked to contact Mrs.. Robert Baker Jr., phone 229-R, and Mrs. John Baker, 158-M, Hen- sail. Committee is: chairman, Mrs. John Baker; recruiting, Mrs. Bob Baker; publicity, Mrs. William Fuss; supply, Mrs. William Clement; finance, Mrs. Homer Campbell. At Clinton Lions Club meet- ing Tuesday evening, George Levis read the eecond letter the club has received from its adopted Hong Kong boy, The Lions adopted Lei Wai Ming last fall through the Canadian Foster Parents' plan. The boy is sending monthly letters to the Lions club, Lion Ted Davies answered the boy's first letter, explaining the work and projects of Clinton Lions. Royce Macatilay Will answer the current letter and most of the Lions Will get a chance to write to their fatter child. The letter was written in Chinese and a translation in English was also sent by the roster Patents' plan office. Lai Wai Ming'e letter read, in Part "beat Canadian Foster Par- ent; "HoW ate you? write you to the production were finding it difficult because they had lit- tle protection and couldn't af- ford to take the chances of the older and bigger operators. He noted the older producers were able "to float" over dif- ficult times, but the younger men were not able to do this. McGregor also prophesied that "a battle of the giants" was looming in the beef indus- try. Beef Prices Tumble The Huron president also re- ported that beef prices were "tumbling fast", although he said he could see no reason for the drop due to the fact there was no surplus of beef and doubted if there would be for four or five months. "They have the beef men on the run and they're really run- ning," he commented. Quoting from a national pub- lication, McGregor reported that some of the problem was due to the fact New Zealand beef was being imported below the price of Canadian beef. "It's a move on the part of the wholesaler to make a quick dollar and he's making it," he commented, He reported the beef was brought in frozen and was al- lowed to thaw sufficiently so that it could be stamped as being "Canada choice" beef. "That shouldn't be allowed," he noted, "but it can't be stopped." The Kippen farmer pointed out as well that the producers couldn't build a strong indus- try on efficiency alone, but must study the market for the best returns. Support Hog Producers After hearing reports that the Free Enterprise Agriculture every month. I am consoled because you are so kind to me. "I am lucky that I can re- ceive your assistance and love. I can go to school now. I will work Very hard, I always en- courage myself. I hope I can be a useful man someday and serve for the public. I do riot want to disappoint you. "I play badminton with my claSsrne,tes. They like to teach me whenever I do not under- stand. "On 21st instant I received Hong Kong $45 (United States $8) frofn yOU for my tuition fee. Thank you very "I am sending a Christi-nes card to you, Wishing you enjoy merry Christrnas. I with you for yotit good health and hap- Piriese. "Yout Foster Child, Lai Wal Mite The letter Was dated Never*. b Members of the Huron br- anch of the Free Enterprise Agriculture Producers had a busy meeting in Clinton, Mon- day, electing officers for the year, passing -five motions to be presented to the parent body and carrying on a lengthy debate with Jim Boynton, sec- retary of the Ontario Hog Marketing Board. Over 40 farmers attended the meeting and president Mel vele Lamont, RR 1, Ethel, pointed out the attendance gave the executive a "feeling of enthusiasm and encourage- ment". In explaining the history of the group to some of the new members, Lamont noted it had started as the Free Enterprise Hog Producers, but had been changed to include all agricul- ture producers. He pointed out they organiz- ed in 1947 when the system Hensall Council Names New 1963 Committees Hensall council held their inaugural meeting, Monday, Rev. Harold F. Currie conduct- ing the devotional portion af- ter which all members took an oath of office. The following committees were appointed. Property John Baker, Fred Broadley; street, Harold Knight and Jack Lavender; representative to MIDWODA, Reeve Jones and Mrs. Minnie Noakes. recreation, John Baker Jack Lavender, Rev, Currie, Mrs, Harry Horton, Eric Mans- field, Murray Baker, Oliver Jaques; Community park board, H. Knight, F. Broadley, Wilmer Ferguson, Jim Sangster Clar- ence Lenaghan, Gerald Flynn, John Heal; library, Mrs. 0. Goodwin, Mrs. Alice Joynt, Miss M. Ellis, Mrs., S. G. Rennie, Mrs. Keith Buchanan, Robert Reaburn, Reeve Jones. Reeve Jones was appointed relief administration and rep- resentative to Ausable River Conservation Authority is Lor- ne Hay. Council met in session later Monday evening with all mem- bers present. The reeve and clerk were in- structed to attend convention of the Ontario Rural Municipal- ities Association to be held in Toronto. The clerk was authorized to prepay $7,000 to the county for the 1963 levy and the salary of E. R. Davis was increased $100 a year until a maximum of $3,800 is reached. of compulsory direction war; advocated and they had been successful in 1958 of having the hog vote ruled null and void, "We are not opposed to yol- untary co-operatives", he stat- ed, "they have their rightful place and have possibilities in fact". He said teh Hog Marketing Board was doing a good job and the group was only op- posed to the compulsion it exercised. "They're trying to sell all the bogs in Ontario and. they have no competition and it is doubtful if farmers are getting the best price", he added. He said it was not satisfac- tory in other respects, noting that the price fluctuated con- Nothing controversial, but an hour-long session marked with reports of success in fund- raising and general efficiency made up the annual meeting of the Clinton Hospital Auxiliary on Tuesday afternoon. siderable on some days on the market. Speaking to the cattle pro- ducers present at the meeting Lamont urged them to "guard your inherent property rights carefully if you don't want the same thing to happen to you", His objections to compulsion were backed up by George Adams, Wroxeter, who noted that with the vote being ruled null and void, the hog produc- ers were in effect under reg- ulations without their permis- sion and he pointed out the same could happen to other livestock producers. "The sooner we have an- other vote, the better", he claimed. 'However, he noted those in Mrs. K. Woods, first vice- president, conducted both the final meeting of 1962, and the annual meeting, with quiet charm. Mrs. Douglas Bartliff read the minutes and Mrs. W. C. Newcombe gave the treas- urer's report which showed a balance of $1,231.98 in the gen- eral funds, and $391.78 in the bursary account. Committees reporting w ere Mrs. Douglas Ball giving the membership report for Mrs. J. A. Addison. There was $118.91 collected in fees, which indi- cates a membership of 475 in 1962. Mrs. Cochrane reported in- come of $470.50 from the van- ishing parties, toward the burs- ary account. Mrs. Alec Reddy reported that $218.05 had been raised on tag day. Concerning bursaries, Mrs. E. B. Menzies reported that there was for the first time three girls in training, with assist- ance from the hospital bursary fund. Each one receives $200; $100 the first year and $50 each of the next two years. Mrs. IVfenziee suggested that a general review of the consti- tution under which the bursary fund was set up, was necessary. Mrs. T. Steep reported for the travelling cart, which has sold $360.88 during 1962. This is not a fund-raising project, but is self-supporting and at the same time makes certain necessaries and luxuries avail- able to patientS in the hoSpital. Mrs. Harry Ball reported.for the social Committee, and that theatre night netted over $100, despite the bad weather. Mrs. Homuth reported for the Sewing committee, and asked for Volunteers to help with the drapes in the new wing. Mrs. W. R. Phinney, Super- intendent at the hospital, re- ported briefly on progress at the new wing, rioting that the patient rooms would be painted this week, and probably tile laid next week. Mrs. lVfene,ies reported f 6 r the Penny tale, profits of $830. Mrs. W. C geWeornbe rep-, resented the report of the noin- !nation committee, and ac eeftt.aini :de the Vfr flew ofsficelVirse.rizblees irY , support of the program were afraid to conduct another vote because they felt it wouldn't carry, "They're afraid there will be irregularities again," he com- mented. "However, if they can't set up a vote without there being irregularities, they- 're apparently not capable of running the board in the first place". Speaks For ISeef Producers Jim Coultes, Belgrave, a livestock transporter producer, said he was greatly concerned with some of the things being done in the Huron Beef Pro- ducers Association and charged it was being run primarily by (continued on page 16) ginning with the pinning on of the president's pin. Officers are: past president, Mrs. C. M. Shearing; president, Mrs. D. John Cochrane; vice- presidents, Mrs. K. Woods,and Mrs. W. C. Newcombe. Secretary, Mrs. D. Bartliff; treasurer, Mrs. D. Thompson; press secretary, Mrs. Robert Hunter; purchasing convener, Mrs. A. J. McMurray; sewing, Mrs. R. Homuth; membership, Mrs. J. A, Addison; social, Mrs. Harry Ball; tag day, Mrs. Alec Haddy. Mrs. Haddy also mentioned the blood donors clinic to be held in the Ontario Street Un- ited Church hall on Tuesday evening, January 22 from 5 to 9 p.m. Sponsored by the aux- iliary, the clinic is operated by the Red Cross Society. Huron Students At Ridgetown Agriculture School Ron Nicholson, Belgrave topped the Huron County stu- dents in their Christmas exam- inations at the Western Ont- ario Agricultural School, Ridge- town. The youth placed 24th in the senior class of 87 hopefuls. Other Huron County stud- ents in the senior class and in the Order they placed were: Doug Shirray, RR 2, Hensall; Donald Weigand, RR 1, Dash wood; Gary RowCliffe, AR 1, Hensall. All three were in the top half of the large class. A Seaforth youth, Larry Betterman, topped the county Students in the 72-member jun- ior class, finishing 29th. Other students in the class are: Albert Heffernan, RR 7, Lttekneee And Frank Riegling, "Alt 7, Lucltnow, 0 BARN LIGHTING Dust on barn light bulbs and a dark ceiling can cut intensity of light by 50 percent Clean bulbs and the use of tefleators help maintain higher levels of tt,yhilvier 4,4 fs,A, Producers were organizing for the nomination meeting in Clinton on February 12, Al- bert Bacon, president of the Huron Hog Producers, urged the Federation members to get out and support their candi- dates. When he asked if all the members would support his group, he was answered with a round of applause from all those present. "There's nothing to fear if we stay together," he stated, "and there won't be a damn Enterprise man elected." In a rather blustery attack on the Free Enterprise group, he termed them "a joke". Commenting on that group's secretary, Charles Coultes, who earlier this week stated he was losing $1,000 a year under the present setup, Bacon charged that Coultes was not even a hog producer. "He hasn't produced a hog in the past five years," he add- ed, Alf Warner, Huron's direc- tor on the Ontario Hog Market- ing Board, commenting on the Board, noted it had been in- strumental in maintaining good prices when 'the influx of close to 30,000 hogs were shipped one day last week. "Thanks to the Board and the system we didn't fare too badly," he commented, He estimated that hogs pro- bably would have dropped to between $24 and $25 if there had been no marketing sys- tem. Mr. Warner also gave a re- port on the short Course he at- tended at OAC last week, stat- ing .he had gained quite a bit from attending. He reported that discussion showed that agriculture has (continued on page 13) Clinton Lions Club Receiving Monthly Letters From Their Hong Kong Ward