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Clinton News-Record, 1963-10-31, Page 1Linton 'THE NEW ..ERA 97th YEAR 'THE HURON .RECORD --- YEAR No, 44---The .Home Paper with the News CLINTON, ONTARIO„ THURSIPAY, OCTOBER 3L 1963; $4.00 Per Year-10 Cents Per Copy-12 Pages R '66 INTER F Area Veterans Plan Three Services, Will Dedicate Bayfield Cairn This year Clinton Legion will attend three remembrance ser- vices. On Sunday, November 3 the branch has been invited to On- tario Street United Church for their annual church service, Veterans will form up at the Legion ball at 10.30 a.m, and parade to the church, headed by the Legion Pipe Band and colour party. The service be- gins at 11 o'clock. At Bayfield Every seventh year Clinton Legion attends a church service Elderly Couple Mark Birthdays Two Of the older residents in the area will mark an- other milestone in their lives this weekend. On Friday, Mrs, Robert Dalrymple, 130 Ontario St- feet, will be celebrating her 96th birthday, She will be entertained by her family at borne. On Saturday, John a Gibbing's, ItR 1, Clinton, will be 92 Years old. in Bayfield where the branch has over a dozen members, This year is a special occas- ion. After the service in the United Church there, the Leg- ion parades to Clan Gregor Square where a dedication ceremony will be held at the cairn. Legion Chaplain Rev. D, J. Lane will be in charge of the dedication service at 'the reno- vated cairn. R. Roy Fitzsimons asked the Veterans at the meeting Mori- day, for a full turnout at this service, He intimated that the dedication of the cairn Will be a big event in Bayfield, November 11 Service The usual remembrance day service on Monday, November 11 will be held in the Legion Hall at 9:45 a.m.; followed by a parade to the cenotaph at the post office where wreaths will be laid and a short memorial service held, Group Captain K. R. Greenaway, commanding of- tic& of RCAF Station Clinton has been invited to take the , Match-past salute, RCAF band and flights of airmen will also participate in the parade. All these services are for War veterans, not just Legion and Legion. Auxiliary tneenbers, All Veterans Invited To Legion Banquet The president of Ontario Command of the.Roy-al Cana- dian Legion, Art Adams, Tor- onto, has been secured as guest speaker of Clinton branch Remembrance ban- quet The dinner will be in the hall need Wednesday, Novem- ber 6, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are new on sale at the hall Arid at Gordon Her- man's Metes Wear' Store on Main street The, dinner and dance IS for all veterans and their Wives, net just Legion members. Pretty Cheerleaders Spark GEM Squads It's a well known fact that a boy will go out of his way to impress a pretty girl, and when you have six of them such as pictured here, you 'can understand some of the reasons behind the suc- cesses of two CHSS male squads this week. The football squad copped second place in the Huron- Perth loop on Wednesday for a playoff spot and the volleyball team won the league honours in Stratford, Saturday. The girls standing from the left are: Glenda Wade, Theresa Zablocki, Lynne Palmer and Lynn Shaer. Kneeling are Joan Cole- man and Margaret Jean Addison. SOME WOULD RETIRE IF REPLACEMENTS FOUND Most Township Men Will Run Blind Canvass Needs Boost - John. Livermore, volunteer campaign chairman in this area for the Canadian Nat- ional Institute for the Blind, reported this week he was "very disappOinted" over do- nations received to date. The Clinton clerk-treasur- er pointed out that only $420 had been received, far behind the total of $715 collected last year. However, donations can still be turned into him at the municipal offices, or mailed, and he is hoping area residents will respond to this worthwhile and needed cause.. Official receipts are given for all donations, and they are eligible for income tax deduction. The weather reinains the chief topic of conversation in the area again this week, as; the only precipitation that fell was not even enough to settle the dust. And, the drought, which is described as the worst since the early part of the century, is creating hardships for Ontario farmers. However, D. H. Miles, Huron County Agriculture Represent- ative, reports that area farmers are still not in "desperate" cir- cumstances. He points out that while a great many are being forced to haul water for livestock and family use, those affected are able to secure water within short distances and can make arrangements for transporta- tion. But, the recent colder weath- er has added further to their plight and could cause hard- ships if it continues. Main reason for this thinking is that the cattle will have to be brought into stable and farmers who have relied on creeks and ponds will have to draw water, and those present- ly drawing will not have the convenience of just dumping it into large tanks for their cat- tle. . And, if the ground freezes, any precipitation will be of lit- tle avail as it will mostly run off the land. In an area poll of council- lors from surrounding town- Although area nomination meetings are only a month away, a poll of council members in the four surrounding town- ships indicate that few have given serious thought to their intentions for the coming year. "The weather is throwing us all off," stated Tuckersmith Township councillor Alex Mc- Gregor, expressing the opinion of many that the unseasonable temperatures were not con- ducive to thinking about the activity which is generally as- sociated with winter. However, the poll shows that only one present official has definitely decided to call it quits and that is Warden Walt- er Forbes, reeve of Goderich Township. "It's time for a Change," he ships, the News-Record learned that about 50 percent of the farmers in Tuckersmith Town- ship were being forged to draw water, while many were in the (Continned on Page Seven) EAF R AREA FARM 10.NAL, MATCH The farm of James M. Scott, on the north- west outskirts of Seaforth, has been selected as the site for the 1966 International Plowing Match. The farm was chosen Tuesday by the Ontario Plowmen's Association which toured five locations which had been suggested to them by the local committee set up by Huron County Council. ing following the last council session when a deputation of. 15 ratepayers from the area paid their second visit within ,size-MentbsateeeellIniein tef con-.. ditions. The ratepayers, miffed aver the lack of action frone their previous hearing, asked for im- mediate action, and council promised to have a representa- tive of the branch come to Cl- inton: There is some confusion as to the actual date of the meet- ing, as Mr. Gould said he would be in Clinton on Thursday, November 12. November 12 is a Tuesday, and the clerk said he would contact the official to see .whether he planned to be here on the Tuesday or Thursday. Tentative plans call for Mr. Gould to arrive in the morning or afternoon and to conduct a check at the factory to see what steps had been taken in regard to suggestions made by an inspector some time ago. He then plans to meet with council and if possible a meet- ing will also be held with all parties concerned being pres- ent. At a special meeting, called by Mayor W. J. Miller, council authorized the return of a $4,000 performance bond to L. G. "Skip" Winter, who recently opened the Pinecrest subdivis- ion, The return of the bond was made due to the fact the roads and services have been instal- led satisfactorily in the new area. AS MANY of our farm fr- iends have come to realize, you ,ean usually expept a few high, finks .at any Meeting attended by .Siraeri Hallaban, that Web- man with the broad, accent from RR 1, Belgray.e, and last week's meeting of the. Huron Holstein Club was no exception • • Although two members. of the Ontario cabinet were In attendance, it certainly didn't slow hine down, ,and in fact both Charlie MaeleTeughton and Bill Stewart (the familiarity is their preference) were on the receiving end of some of his jibes, probably as part payment for the way in which the two men and their party colleagues treated .Simon's favourites at the polls in September „ „ When introducing the guests, Simon suggested perhaps the minister of agriculture would prefer to. speak on the Liberal platform during his allotted lime . , However, not to be outdone, the Middlesex County farmer jokingly retorted that it was his intention of speak- ing much longer than Simon's suggested topic would require. ALTHOUGH some of .our Liberal readers (that's a min- ority group) may take excep- tion to the statements, the cabinet grouped around Prem- ier John Roberts contains the best men who have ever held the various positions , . , At least this is what we would gather after listening to some (Continued on Page 12) 0 The We Cher' 1963 1962 High Low High Low Oct, 24 79 48 -,41 29 25 78 57 43 27 26 74 49 40 29 27 '65 48 41 30 28 59 29 50 35 29 46 33 45 28 30 49 20 47 38 Rain: .09" Rain: 1.75" Clinton Council learned at a special meeting, Friday, that J. F. Gould, chief inspector of the air pollution control br- anch,. Ontario, Departmenteeof- Health, would meet with them in the early part of November to discuss complaints over the soot pollution and smoke from. Sherlock-Manning Piano Co. Ltd. Clerk John Livermore was instructed to arrange the meet- Legion Ready For Annual Poppy Campaign "We don't really sell poppies, we are out soliciting support of a Legion emergency fund," said Clinton Legion poppy commit- tee chairman Garnet Harland, at Monday's general meeting. Mr. Harland was reporting on his committee's plans for the poppy drive on Thursday evening, November 7. Over 75 percent of the funds collected in the poppy campaign is used in the Clinton area for needy veterans and veterans' families. Last year, 57 Legionaires completed the canvass of Clin- ton and RCAF PMQs between 7:30 and 9 o'clock. The chair- man is hoping the same number of volunteers will be out next Thursday. The chairman announced his ward and area chairmen: St. Andrew's Ward, G. Morley Counter and Ed, Dale; St, Jam-, es' Ward, Robert Homuth and Harold Black; St. John's Ward, Hec Kingswell; St. George's Ward, J. William Counter; RCAF PMQs, Stewart Dick; Hohnesville, J. J. Atkinson; Brucefield, J, K Cornish; Bay- field, Merton Merner and R. Roy Fitzsimons, Police Promise Severe Action For Hooligans Clinton Police Chief, H. R. Thompson, has joined other area police in 'reporting that a keen vigilance will be kept for persons doing any damage to property on Hallowe'en night— tonight. Extra police will be included in the constant patrols in the area and offenders will be dealt with severely. District police, concerned eV- er the faet that Hallowe'en night has been changed into an matte for youths to take part in Vandalisne, have warned that culprits Will be charged. At the state, tune he iSsUed. the Warning, Chief Thompson asked all drivers to use ent- treme care as youngsters will be dressed in dark Clothing and will be difficult to spot on the etreett, stated, noting he was complet- ing his fifth year as reeve. He served several years as council- lor prior to that and was a member of the area school board for another six years. Noting he had enjoyed most of the work in his active career, he pointed out that it was a good education. "The more people you 'can get into it, the better it is for the community," he added, Commenting briefly on his term as warden, he reported he had enjoyed most of the work, but added, "I haven't been home too many days. He noted as well that it cost money to be warden and was not profitable as many would suggest. As to his retirement, Warden Forbes said he was going to try and catch up on some of the jobs he's had to let go due to his community service, "I'll do a bit of work for myself," he commented. None of the present council- lors stated he would definitely seek the top post in the town- ship, although two intimated they may seek to step up. Deputy-reeve Grant Stirling's only comment was, "I'll run for something." Everett McIlwain, a five-year veteran on council, reported he would stand again, indicating he would either run for reeve Ontario Agriculture Minister William Stewart, speaking at the annual banquet of the Hu- ron County Holstein Club in Blyth, Wednesday, reported that research holds the key to the future of Ontario farmers, and urged them to take advan- tage of the vast market on their "doorstep". Noting Ontario had a popu- lation of 6,000,000 people being catered to by only 90,000 com- mercial farmers, he pointed out that each of these persons was a conSurner, "We have a fabulous market on our doorstep," he remarked. "Partners should cater to it as much as they can to market their products," he added. Stewart went on to note the giant strides being taken in re- search and told the farmers they would have to appIer the findings in a practical way, "We need to do More in mar- keting by finding new uses for our products, and if we find these, we can capitalize on what should be a very sound future," he stated. As an example of being able to expand markets, he' report- ed that Japan had increased its dairy conSumption by 35 percent in one year alone. They did this by mixing fruit juice in milk to' make it more at- tractive and appealing to the consutner, "This may not 'appeal to yoq," Stewart remarked, "but it is an example Of the type council indicated they would possibly terminate their munici- pal careers if other candidates allowed their names to stand. Ervin Sillery, who is complet- ing his second year, pointed out he was still undecided, but added that he would let some- one else have the position if they wanted it. "It's a case of everyone doing his part," Sillery stated. "I've had two years and it's someone (Continued on Page 12) of thinking that is needed," 'I wonder if we who are reS- ponsible for promotion should not be placing more ernphasis en making products more en- ticing," he reinaeked. To point out the great st- rides in scientific knowledge Stewart reported that 80 per- cent of all scientists who had ever lived were still alive to- day and 50 percent of the scien- tific knowledge available had been 'accumulated since only 1950, "These are startling figures," he stated, "and there is a need for yoU and me as farm people to lay our *hands on this and It was felt by the executive members of the Association that the Seaforth area farm was the most adaptable to the requirements for staging the large annual event, which will attract thousands of visitors to this area. The tented city, which hous- es the vast displays of farm machinery and other exhibits, will be set up on the Scott farm with the plowing and demonstrations on the Scott fella and several adjoining farms. Police Busy: Cars Collide, Church Looted Damage has been estimated at over $1,500 in a two car crash on Ontario Street early Sunday morning, and chief H. R, Thompson reported that charges were pending as a re- sult of the mishap. The accident occurred in front of the driveway of Ken Flett, manager of the Clinton branch of the Bank of Mont- real, and the 1960 Oldsmobile he was driving suffered damag- es of $1,000. Police report Mr. Flett was turning into his driveway as hee, and his wife were return- ing home at 1:20' a.m: and their car was in collision with one being driven by 'Jerry Becker, 18, Kitchener. The 1957 Chev being driven by the former Clinton youth, was travelling in the same direction as the Flett vehicle at the time of the crash. One of the five passengers in the car, Paul Ladd, Kirk Street, Clinton, was taken to hospital, but was later released after minor cuts and bruises had been treated. The Flett couple and Becker sustained minor shakeups and cuts. Other passengers in the Becker car were Mr. and Mrs. John Becker, Kitchener, and Miss Beverley Lee, PR 2, Clin- ton. Loot Church Clinton police are presently investigating the theft of an estimated $30 in cash and an undisclosed amount in cheques from St. Paul's Anglican Church, Sunday. "This is the lowest kind of theft there is," commented Chief Thompson. (Continued on page seven) avail ourselves of it and use it." Noting that there had also been great strides made in the advancement and efficiency of farm production, he predicted a sound future for agriculture if farmers accepted the chal- lenge and looked at the op- portunities being made avail- able to them. 'Fanning is' not only a way of life, but is now a way of making a living," he stated, adding that he was pleased to see the attitude being taken by junior farmers throughout Ontario, "They are not satisfied to carry on a laissez-faire atti- tude," he remarked. "They are businessmen," The agriculture minister also noted that the use of credit by farmers would become greater than What it is. "We in the department have extended it (credit), and will continue to do se," he reported. Consider Mew CourSe The 1VIlddleSex MP also re- ported the department of ag- riculture Would consider a pro- posal to establish a three-year' pass degree course at the On- tario Agricultural College, Guelph, Mr. Stewart said the course "would in tie way be intended to replace the present four year degree course a.t Guelph, but would only be an addition to it." (continued en tlage 12) This is the first time the plowing match has been held in Huron County since it was staged at the Port Albert air- port, north of Goderich, in 1946. See Other Areas Other sites inspected by the delegation on Tuesday after- noon included the airport at Grand Bend in Stephen Town- ship; a farm near Dashwood in Hay Township; an area south of Brucefield in Tuckersmith Township and another west of Wroxeter in Turnberry Town- ship. The Grand Bend site had been suggested by the Grand Bend and Area Chamber of Commerce, who started the drive two years ago to have the International held near their community. Some controversy developed over the selection of a site some time ago when the Grand Bend group learned other loca- tions were being considered for the match. At that time it was pointed, out by the local com- mittee that they were required to suggest more than one site in the county and that the final devision would rest en- tirely with the Ontario Plow- men's Association. Included in the Tuesday tour of the five locations were area officers of the Ontario Provin- cial Police, who made recom- mendations in regard to traffic facilities, -and • officials. from Ontario Hydro 'and the Bell Telephone Company. (Continued on Page 12) 0 Airman Fined For Taking Truck, Having Liquor Martin Loftis, 17, RCAF Cl- inton, pleaded guilty to taking a motor vehicle in Clinton on October 20, without the owner's consent, and was given a sus- pended sentence for six months when he appeared before Mag- istrate A. F. Cook, Stratford, in Goderich Court, Thursday. The youth, who led local police on a merry chase thr- ough Clinton before being ap- prehended, was also ordered to post a $100 bond. He took a pickup truck off the main street of Clinton and was later apprehended by Chief H. R. Thompson and Constable Clarence Perdue. Loftis also pleaded guilty to a charge of having liquor in an unlawful place on the same night and was fined $40 and costs or 30 days in jail. He did not have the money to pay the fine and was taken to the County jail. Alvin Henry Kerr, Auburn, pleaded guilty to driving a mo- tor vehicle in West Wawanosh Township on October 12, which was not equipped with proper brakes. He was fined $10 and costs or three days in jail. Kerr also pleaded guilty to failing to yield the right of way to another vehicle on the same date and was fined $20 and costs or seven days in jail. Robertson Kent Bingley, 17, RCAF Station Clinton, was fined $15 and costs or 10 days in jail, when he pleaded guilty to consuming liquor while un- der the age of 21 years, 0 Drought Continues to Plague farmers Cooler Weather Could Add to Woes SELECT Council Arrange "Soot" Hearing, Return Performance Bond Of SUM or deputy-reeve. "If I get in I will step up," he stated. Neither of the other two councillors, Harry Oakes and Jack Yeo, indicated they would seek the vacant reeve's chair. Oakes reported he was still undecided as to his intentions, but said he would probably be seeking re-election. Would Quit In Tuckersmith Township, two members of the present Agriculture Minister Visits Huron, Urges Thought oF Doorstep' Market •