HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1963-02-28, Page 1THE NEW ERA 97th YEAR
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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
$200.
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Cleo Langdon
Lorie Span°
of W 'Tied Over Flu Outbreak'
MOH Urges Caution with Rabies
V1'$ 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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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)