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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1963-02-28, Page 1THE NEW ERA 97th YEAR Beef Producers Form New Association the C.Ottintrig74-4 ews R cor THE HURON RECORD 8ist YEAR Storm Creates Havoc with otorists, Damage-s Climb to $15,000 in Area Gaye Elliott Lloy Ann Rutherford Which Pretty Miss Will Wear the Crown? Regardless of what the weatherman may have in store for the area, March will cer- tainly come "rushing in, like a lion" for one of these four pretty misses, candidates for the title of "Queen" at the "At-Home" at Central Huron Secondary School :on Friday, March 1, The students at the school voted for their choice earlier this week, but the results will remain a secret until the even- ing of the dance. Lionel Thornton and his Casa Royal Orchestra are providing the music for the annual social highlight at the school, Seaforth, was only damaged in the 'amount of $50. Barabra Jean Denis, an oc- cupant in the car, received lac- erations to her head and was treated by Dr. F. M. Newland, Clinton. At 4.00 p.m. on the same aft- ernoon, another department of highways vehicle, a '62 Chev pickup, sustained damage a- mounting to $100 when it run into a car owned by Clarence Edward Chisholm, Goderich, who was stuck in the snow- at the time. Chisholm's car was damaged to an approximate amount of $200. (Continued on Page Five) Cleo Langdon Lorie Span° of W 'Tied Over Flu Outbreak' MOH Urges Caution with Rabies V1'$ A KNOWN fact that some people are very cruel, but usually e person can expect a bit better treatment from rela- tives, but apparently such is not the case in the clan from which this writer descended , . No sooner bad we put down the daily paper on Tuesday, (after reading about the fact that the temperature dipped, to a chilling 20 degrees below zero on Mon- day) than we picked, up a lov- ely postcard from our mother's brother (who is really our uncle, but through his mean tricks does not warrant such association) who is enjoying his annual extended vacation in the sunny southland. THE POSTCARD depicted no less than 12 curvacious bathing beauties lolling about the silver sands in their brief swimming attire . . Now what could be more cruel than sending a neph- ew something like that when he's sitting around thawing out frozen ear lobes in an effort to get his sensory organs into shape to detect the flu bug that's expected to come sneak- ing through the crack in the front door any moment? , And speaking of figures (they are very nice bathing suits) dear old unc had the gall to complain about the cool weath- er he's fighting in Florida. Yes, that's right, things are tough all over and the temperature dipped to a bone-chilling 68 there the other day. I'll bet unc had to get all bundled up in one of his silk Sport shirts to walk from his motel to the swimming pool . . . So, if it's any consolation for our read- ers, you can take delight in knowing that when you jump into bed after setting your elec- tric blanket on "high" that there are people in Florida who (Continued on Page 6) Lions Members, Town Officials See Space Film Two films on the space flights of United States astronauts Glenn and Shepherd were view- ed by Clinton Lions and their guests Tuesday evening. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration films were shown by F/O E. J. Lesnick. He commented on space flight and answered many questions. A 21-year veteran of the RCAF, Mr. Lesnick is an in- structor at the Guided Missile section at RCAF Station Cent- ralia. This unit was quartered at Clinton station until Decem- ber last year. The speaker was introduced by Lion, W/O Ted Davies, and thanked by Duff Thompson. The dinner meeting in St. Paul's parish hall was observed as Lions civic night. Guests were Mayor W. J. Miller, Reeve M. J. Agnew, councillors Mrs. Alice Thompson, Allan Elliott and Norman Livermore. Deputy Reeve J. A. Sutter and town clerk John Livermore, who are both Lions, also at- tended. Other guests were Har- old McPherson, president of Clinton Legion branch, and Bob Maloney, business administrator at CHSS. President Stewart Taylor an- nounced the next two meetings as: Education night, March 12, and Farmers' night, March 26, George Lavis and Joe Murphy won two special draws and. Caryl Draper won the regular draw. Huron Agriculture Represen- tative, Doug Miles, told 35 beef producers in Clinton, Thursday, he was "quite entused" over the formation of the Huron County Beef Improvement As- sociation, which was establish- ed' at the meeting. He pointed out the new group could be instrumental in aiding beef producers from the experi- ence gained by its members in production and marketing. Miles noted that the 'results attained by certain farmers following varied programs could be Passed on for the better- ment of all the producers. "There are conflietitlne today in the right and wrong way to feed beef cattle," he reported, "and there are as many ways as there are people." HO noted that what May be good for one farmer may not necessarily be good for another, the Weather 1063 1962 Iligh Lev High LOW lob. 21 7 -2 29 6 22 8 ,6 34 28 • 23 21 3 25 0 24 21 4 19 .1 25 13 8 V .5 26 14 .16 41 :21 27 15 '4 34 25 Snow: 4 inS, Snow 4 ins, Wind-swept snow, cutting vis- ibilty to zero last week,' was blamed by police for a rash of accidents involving close to 50 cars and causing damage ests imated at close to $15,000, in the area. Fortunately, few of the driv- ers sustained injury, as only two men were seriously hurt in the crashes that ranged from one-car incidents to as many as eight in one pileup. Last Wednesday's severe weather conditions kept area police busy throughout most of the day, although at times the weather was so bad that the police advised drivers not to wait for investigation, but to get their cars off the roads be- fore others piled into them. Sgt. Barker, OPP Goderich, reported things were so bad at times that his men went out and it was impossible to recom- mend the same feeding pro- grams in most instances. "However," he added, "we Autopsy Shows HOW Farmer Heart Victim An autopsy on the body of Raymond Jamieson, 59, Hullett Township, found dead Friday in his farm home, showed he died of a heart attack. Huron County' Coroner, Dr. V. G. Thompson, Clinton, said Mr. Jamieson probably died Ttiesday. Police were Called by neigh- bours who were told by a bread salesman that bread which bad been left Tuesday was still out- side. The autopsy was cendUcted at Stratford. Survivors include a son, Law. rence, Whitechurch, and three grandchildren, He was pre- deceased by his wife, the kern. er Gertetitle Bayley, r'utieral service was conduet. ed On Monday from the Ball and Mtitth funeral home, Clint' :tort. only when a serious accident took place. A Real Bad Spot Taylor's corners, on number eight highway, five miles east of Goderich, proved to be one of the major trouble spots for area residents, while a section of highway between Hensel) and Exeter had a total of 21 cars smashed during the Wednesday storm. The rash of incidents at Tay: lor's Corners started at 2.45 pan. on February 20, when a Goderich man ran into the back of a department of highways snow plow, which was pulling another vehicle out of the ditch at the time. Douglas George Denis, God- erich, was the driver of the car, which sustained damage estimated at $300, while the plow, driven by Morell Laycox, can gain from each other's ex- periences on the local level." Bob McGregor, Kippers, past president of the now defunct Beef Prodticers' Association, agreed that the new associa- tion should be beneficial to all producers. He pointed out the old system dealt only with production, while the new body Would also take steps to come up with marketing improvements, One of the' problems found in the old system, McGregor re- ported, was the fact that no Suitable financial arrangements could be made and producers were afraid of Starting any fin- ancial setup because they thought it would lead to a marketing board and compuls- ory marketing, which most producers Were against. Outline Objectives The main objectives, as pass- ed by the members at the Meeting are as followst , 1. To encourage and assist in promoting the ottatiZation and establishment of county and district brancheS in Counties and districts where beef cattle production Constitutes an im- portant source o farin income. 2. To promote improveinent in the quality of beet cattle (dentinued on page six) Area residents, perhaps of the coldest winters on two new foes — flu and r • Both are quite prevalent • have reached the epidemic to area medical officials, Dr, R. M. Aldis, Huron Coun- ty MOH, reported that Clinton is the centre for the present flu bug and his opinions can be backed up by many area resi- dents, D. J. Cochrane, BA., princip- al at CHSS, reported this week that an average of 80 to 100 students per day have been forced out of school with the flu. This compares with the nor- mal absenteeism at this time of year of from 15 to 25 students. Many teachers have also been victimized and the principal re- ported that ,an average of three or four have been missing for the past week. Last Thursday, the number climbed to seven. Other area adults have also felt the effects and local doct- ors report their calls are increa- sing every day, although it is far from reaching epidemic pro- portions as yet. However, a report from local doctor's office indicated the Huron's hog producers will to the polls in five Huron lo- tions, Tuesday, to choose their 19 committee men to sit on the Huron Hog Producers' Com- mittee. Between 3,500 and 4,000 farm- ers are eligible for the vote according to Huron agriculture representative, Doug Miles, who is returning officer for the vote. Last year, only 1,348' cast their ballots. Huron will be one of 16 coun- ties in which men are eligible, acclaimed their representatives. Once again, the opponents of the present hog marketing sys- tem will vote for positions along with those in favor of the sys- tem, who elected their men last year. The Free Enterprise Agric- ulture Producers named 17 men to contest the 1.9 seats, while those in favor have named a full slate. Polls open at 11.00 a.m, on Tuesday and will be closed at 6.00 p.m. The polling boths are set up at Exeter Town ball, Clinton agriculture office, Gorrie com- munity hall, Walton community However, Dr. Aldis reported the variety of flu in the area was not of the dreaded Asiatic type and was not as severe. He reported he was not over- ly alarmed about the outbreak as it was not threatening to any persons who are normally healthy. He said it was most severe for persons in poor health or elderly folk. Of Little Use Commenting on the mass im- unization programs being car- ried out for public officials in London, Dr. Aldis reported it Concerned over -the lack of interest and attendance at meetings, the executive of the Clinton Home and School As- sociation plan a "do or die" meeting in the public school auditorium, Thursday (to- night) . One member of the executive reported the group may disband unless more interest is shown hail and Sherwood's in Dun- gannon. Deputy returning officers will include Ian McAllister, Mies'Is- abelle Gilchrist, George Proctor, Art Bolton and Russ Bradford. Mlles reported all voters would haVe to sign a registrat- ion prior to making their ballot to signify they were hog pro- &leers. He also asked that all voters mark their ballot on the left side of the paper to make it easier for the returns to be tabulated. Meg d Epps All TV At Kitchener, Sunday Each winter many Clinton- ians visit the Ellwood ,Epps Sports Shop on King Street to view and guess the weight of the moose which Mr. Epps al- ways brings home, On Sunday, March 3, on CKOC-TV Kitchener, district folk will see slides of Mr, Epps annual moose-hunting trip. He will be there in person to give commentary on the live pro- grane at 1.15 p.m. Mr, Epps is also a photographer of note. was to late to start an innocul- ation program in this area. "It's hardly justifiable and the practitioners are not encou- raging it," he commented. He said it was "a fad" in some places and there was no guar- antee it would bring results. Dr. Aldis noted that to be effective, a vaccine would have to be administred some time before flu reached the area. This opinion was backed by a local official who noted that persons should have received their shots in October to be ef- fective now. Dr, Aldis reported there were many more cases of flu in the Clinton area than through the rest of his territory in Huron County. Rabies on Increase Rabies has also reached a than what has been experienced in the last few monthly meet- ings. When the group was reorgan- ized three years ago, a ques- tionaire was distributed to the parents of the 600 students and 97 percent of them intimated 'they wished such an organiza- tion. However, average attendance has only been beween 30 and 40 parents, The meeting` tonight will fea- ture a panel discussion on the role of the Horne and School and its place in and contribu- tion to the society in which we live. Announcements of the meet- ing have been sent home with, the students and lists several questions for the consideration of the parents. Some of the questions are: Are you interested in educa- tion and well-being of your child? What do you want the Home and School to do to help in the welfare of your children? What influence has a Home and School Association on the school board, provincial educa- tion department and on parents themselves? Following the panel discus- sion on these questions and oth- ers, further questions and points of view from the aud- ience will be welcomed. Throughout Ontario, several Associations have 'terminated activities in the past, due main- ly to the fact many have be- come nothing more than social groups and most people feel they can get these benefits from many other organizations in the community. In some centres as well, there is objection to them on the (Continued on page seven) new high in the county, Dr. Aldis reporting that a total of 24 persons had been receiving treatment in the last month. "This is a peak for a year or two," he commented. The Goderich doctor pointed out it was prevalent in cattle at this time, due to the fact they were inside and' were' eas- ily infected by skunks or foxes that managed to get into stab- les, Among those infected with the desease in the last few weeks have been a veterinarian from Seaforth and one from Ielyth. "When the veterinarians get it, you know its very preval- ent," Dr. Aldis stated. While he noted he did not want people to become alarm- ed over the dread disease, he did point out they should use ev- ery precaution around livestock. "They should be mindful that any illness they may have could be rabies," he. stated. He further stated that child- ren especially should be warned not to confront any strange ans imals that are acting peculiarly and this also included house- hold pets. He noted children should be told not to touch any dead an- imals or those acting strangely. Dr. Aldis also advised people to have their pets vaccinated with a preventative shot. He noted that many had done this some time ago, but pointed out the vaccine was only good for three years and then should be given again. He reported area veterinar- ians were equipped to adminis- ter the preventative vaccine. Take Shots in klullett Five of the 24 persons taking the rabies injections are all re- sidents of the 13th concession (Continued on Page Two) Roseanne Corriveau Girl Guides Form Guard of Honor At Funeral Members of the Clinton Girl Guides formed a ,guard of hon- or at the funeral of one of their members, Roseanne Corriveau, who passed -away on Thursday. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alcide Corriveau, 134 Townsend Street, Clinton, the 13-year-old girl died from complications folowing a recent heart opera- tion in the Sick Children's Hos- pital, Toronto. Site had undergone several operations since birth, and the Most recent one was predicted by doctors to be the last she Would need to cure her ailment. Roseanne Was a grade seven student at St, Joseph's Separate School, Clinton, and she was laid to rest wearing her Girl Guide uniform. Due to her con- dition, this was one of the few activities in which she could participate and she was a very energetic and loyal member when health permitted, Rev. S. E. McGuire officiated at the service in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, and temporary entombment was in the Clinton cemetery chapel, Roseanne IS survived by her parents and en 11-year-old sis- ter, Elaine. Other survivors in- clude her maternal grandmoth- er, Mrs. Rose Miller, Clinton, and her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs, Leo Corriveau, Goderich. Acting as pallbearers were: Clayton Groves, Jack Shaer, Rosa Miller, Ray Dupuis, Arlie Lockhart and Patrick Corri- veau. Funeral arrangements were handled by the 13a1I and Uritch funeral home,- Clinton. No, 9—The Nome Paper With the News -CLINTON, .QINITAR10, FEBRUARY 20, 1963 $4.00 Pep' Year--,10 Cents Per Copy-12 Pages (News-Record Photos) Beef Men Form New Association, Told to Expect Better Prices in Spring pisak had not been reached as yet.,, io Most of the bug's victims ,have been laid up with the di- sease from 48 to 72 hours and many have been reported as feeling "quite miserable." Due to poor weather conditions, only 35 beef producers were on hand, Thursday, to form the now 1Euron Beef Improvement Association, which te. places three other beef groups hi the coUnty, A total of 16 directors, one from each township, were named and these men will hold a later'meeting to pick out their directors frond their ineMbers, gotne of thtAe'elected ate shown above and include back weakened from fighting one record, are now faced, with abies. in the area, although neither or alarming stages according Flog Producers Go To Polls Tuesday, Both Sides E gaged in Campaign Home & School Meeting Attendance May Decide Future of Local Group row, left to right: Harry nougall, Usborne; Winston Shapton, Stephen; thrter Robertson, COlbornoc Ivan Rivett, Ashfreld and Hugh I-tendriek, Stanley, seat, ed are Ed Starr, guest spealvs,r, from the livestock branch of the department of agriculture, and Bob 1VieGregor, Tuckersnlith, past presideri of the Huron Beef Producers' AsSotiation, (Net0S.Pccord Photo)