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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1964-01-02, Page 1THE NEW „FRA.4,- 97th YEAR. THE HURON RECORD — st YEAR No. ',The. .Home Paper With 'The News. CIANTQN, :9NTAPP, THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 1964 $4.00 Per Year—IQ Cents eer Copy—p, Pages Andais est Heti! ittle Loot ; o reakins Test Bullet-Proof Window The bullet-proof window on the drive-in cashier's window at the Clinton Community Credit Union office was tested with two bullets on Sunday or early ,Monday and Managed to stand the test. Police believe vandals were responsible, as there was no sign of attempted entry at the building: Don Jef- ferson, an accountant; poirits out the two bullet marks to Ruth Batkin, anoth- er employee. The window is to protect employees in case of theft attempts at the drive-in wicket. (News-record Photo) Education Overshadows Farm Topics As F of A Meets Parliamentarians • Mrs. Lobb pointed out she could see no reason why the fundamental subjects could not be 'taught from one set of books, adding that it appeared to 'be a "racket" writing and printing books. The" Goderich Township lady concluded her -brief by recom- mending that students enter- ing vocational schoolS should not have to make a decision as to which course they would choose until grade 10. .She alSo said members in her farm for- um group felt that vocational training was "greatly over- emphasized", pointing out that nothing counts like the aca- demic standing when applying for jobs. , Gains' Support Her brief brought on a wide ranging discussion during which (Continued on page 8)- and Hon. C. S. MacN'aughton officially opened the new de- partment of agriculture' office . . William ,Batten succeeded A brief look back over 1963 events, as recorded in the News-Record, shows that building programs, which resulted in additions to Clinton Public Hospital and Central Huron Secondary School, as well as a new agriculture office, were among the most noticeable changes in the community. Clinton's minor 'athletes continued to excel in baseball and hockey, although again thwarted in their efforts to cop an Ontario championship. News reports also indicate another busy year, as a 'new past office appears closer to reality and council plans to commence a major highway development project. Some of the highlights of •the past year are as follows: A WELL KNOWN slogan. starts oett',. "Christmas conies but once 0. year, and then it keeps us hopping". There can be no argument with that, bet we Ceuld add a line or two to point net that it also keeps us even more muddled than nor- mal, which is quite a strong statement considering the usual eronfusion in which we find our- selves . . . However, with the various well-deserved (T'?) holi- days during the festive season, time appears to get lost some- where along the line, and it , is possible that it will take us until about January 11 to fig, tire out what day it really is And of course, that could be too late in view of pending plans for this 490th leap year But, while leap year may be a disastrous period for some die-herd bachelors, it is only fair that those people who had the misfoetune to be born on February 29 are allowed an op- portunity to celebrate a birth- day . . ., In fact, when you stop to realize it, it is rather odd 'that half the women in the world were born on this date 'and age only one year in every four. WE TRUST .everyone had as enjoyable holiday aS we, and now that the many parties have concluded, perhaps we can clear our heads and get down to things for the new year . Santa Claus was his .usual .gen- ereus self at our hoine, but his sense of humour is a little dif- ficult to understand and it would be interesting to find out who forged our gift list and sent it off to him... We have suspicions of course, in view of the fact we ended up with ap- rons, paring knives, cooking utensils and some of that other stuff of which we believed we would have no further need . , . However, things balanced out a bit when a snow shovel was received by the' better half And just a word of warning • to some of our male, readers. Don't ever get the little woman a cook book, because for some strange reason they jump to conclusions as to the inten- tions behind it. AN ITEM in the Exeter pap- er reminded us of one of the more, enjoyable Christmas vac- (Continued on page. 4) `. List Winners In Draws Held By Businesses While Christmas is always a time for receiving gifts, many area •residents ended up with unexpected gifts as a result' 'of several draws staged by Clin- ton businesses and organiza- tions. Ray Wise, RR 3 Bayfield, won a new bicycle, as first, prize in a draw held by Clayt Dixon Auto' Supply. Charlie Johnson, Mill Street, won the second prize of a suit- case and Carman Tebbutt, RR 2 Clinton, won third of a men's luggage set. Joe Gibson, RR 2 Seaforth, won the silverware and Bob Vanloo, Fulton Street, won the fifth prize of a travel bar. In a draw for a hand-made rug conducted by Amsing's Variety Store, Mrs. A. Stryker, Brucefield, was the lucky win- ner, At Clinton Meat Market, Murray MacDougall, RR 1 Gode- rich, won the prize of a smoker stand. Prize winners in a draw con- ducted by the 'Clinton Legion Branch 140 to purchase hockey equipment for The juvenile 'hoc- key team were Mrs. D, Warren, 111 John Street, Clinton, and Mrs. John Mermen, 341 On- tario Street, Clinton. 0 The Weather 1963 1962 High Low High Low Dec. 25 34 27 29 10 26 32 15 30 13 27 24 10 23 0 28 22 8 27 19 29 19 12 34 17 30 17 12 22 -4 31 13 6 31 -5 1964 1963 Jan. 1 24 -13 19 -8 Snow: 4 ins. Snow: 2 ins. BAYFIELD—The Rev. Ross ' MacDonald preached his fare- well address in Knox Presby- terian Church, Hayfield, on Sunday. His subject was "Fare- well." The previous Sunday he had read his call to a church at Rodney and other points to the congregation. A special meeting of Huron- Maitland Presbytery was 'held in Clinton the following day to deal. with Mr. MacDonald's call. Attending from Knox Church were H. H. Ormondf Armstrong, Mr, and Mrs, L. Oesch, Mr. 'arid Mrs. R. ,Heardf Mrs. A, Armstrong, Mrs, 13, 11/1enerey, Mrs, Nelson Heard. The Rey. Douglas Fry, Sea,' ,forth, was appeinted Interim- lliroderator. Although they discussed many problems of a more direct na- ture, to their farm business, education was one of the most interesting and 'thought-pro- voleing subjects at the annual meeting of the Huron Federa- tion of Agriculture and area: members of the federal, and provincial parliaments in Clin- ton, Friday; After a presentation of a brief 'by Mrs. Mervyn Lobb, RR 2 Clinton, Highways Min- ister C. S. MacNaughton, re- ported that "education is the greatest single challenge that confronts us all". "There is no one 'associated with government today who does not realize that the most important problem we face is education," 'he added, pointing out that the minister of edu- cation always welcomed sug- gestions from interested groups. Mrs. Lobb's brief dealt in detail with a resolution that had been presented at the' F of A annual in Londesboro earl- ier in the 'month, and, which called for the re-establishment of departmental entrance ex- aminations f o r elementary school's. The .former school teacher said she. felt the students and teachers in rural schools would be challenged "to meet this examination of unknown quan- tity" and the. students would enter high. school with a uni- Bayfield Lady Overcome By Exhaust Fumes HAYFIELD — Mrs. Waiter Layton returned home on Tues- day after being a patient in Clinton Public HoSpital for a day. and Mrs. Layton were cleaning their car ih the garage on Monday with the motor running. The door . had been open a bit) but it closed •and they were unaware of the denger of carbon monoxide 'fumes until. Mrs. Layton col- lapsed. She was taken to hospital for treatment. The Rev. D. J. Lane, D.D„ Clinton, will supply for. Knox Church, Bayfield. Following the service on Sun- day last the Congregation re- paired 'to the basement for a visit with Mr, and. Mrs. Mac- Donald and two children. On, behalf of the congrega- tion, H. H. Ormond gave an address expressing regret at their departure and presented them with a Woollen blanket. Mr.. and Mrs. lVfacDonald each oqn`eSsed 'their thanks, staying that they were sorry to leave this congregation and hoping that they'd see Mem- bers often, The ladies served tea and cookies during a social half.' hour", form standard of preparation with graded schools. "The majority of rural peo- ple are not satisfied with our present system of education," she stated. Mrs. Lobb covered-many oth- er aspects of the educational situation, comparing them to her experiences as a teacher and student. She felt teachers were riot adequately prepared, did not receive enough direc- tion and guidance, from the., de- partment and had too many text books with which to cope. "For 15 years ' I've been teaching my children at 'home to make up for what they are not getting and I'm tired of it," she confessed. "Our ecludational system of 25 years ago was not satis- factory," she added, "but this is worse". JANUARY 3 Hon. C. S. lVfacNaughton re- ported a Provincial Park for Huron County was "high on the priority list" . . . The first arrival at Clinton Public Hospi- tal was a son to Mr. and Mrs. J. C, Dietrich, RR 3 Clinton . . . The, plight of the dairy industry was the main discus- sion at the annual session be- tween Huron F of A members and three area members of par- JANUARY 10 L. R. Maloney commenced duties as business administrat- or at CHSS , . . Clinton's mod- ern Elm Haven Motor Hotel was officially opened for busin- ess . . Del Philp, Blyth Phar- macist wee elected chairman of the CHSS 'advisory vocational committee . . Mr. and Mrs, Ellwood Epps returned from a hunting trip with two Moose and a wolf, JANUARY 17 Walter Forbes, reeve of God- erich Township, was elected Warden of Huron County . . . T. Murray MacDonald resigned as BMO Co-ordinator . . W. victor Roy, organizer of Ctn.- ton Credit Union, died in hal pital . K. S. Wood, D.C., wa.,.• named chairman of the Clinton Public School board . . . Preen- der John Roberts officiallY opened 'the 300-bed Ontario Hospital near Gocirlich. JANUARY 24 Rev. R. U. MacLean was in- duoted into the Pastoral Charge of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Clinton; Knox, AU.- burn; St. Andrew's, Blyth . . MeMbership in Clinton Public Library jumped to 1,532 in the past year Miss. H tvelyn ail re- ported , Hon W: Area drivers stayed out of serious mishap over 'the holi- day seasoil, but Clinton police were kept busy investigating bvg) breakins and two acts of vandalism, which resulted in broken windows at two local business places. Police are still investigating nn incident at the Clinton Credit Union office when some- one apparently tested the bul- jet-proof window at the drive-in Participants in a Hallowe'en incident in. Goderich Township when they . appeared before were handed down penalties Magistrate Alan Barron in Goderich-, Friday. Magistrate Barron was pre- siding in the absence 'of Mag- iStrate Glenn Hays„ Q.C„ while Peter Raymond, noted Exeter lawyer, was acting crown at- torney in :the absence of Crown Attorney W, G. 'Cochrane. Klaas Amsinga, HR 2, Gode- rich, admitted that he fired his rifle at a youth who threw tomatoes and 'let some cats loose in his farmhouse on Hal- lowe'en. • -Edward Deruyter, 17, RR 2 Bayfield, was wounded in the foot in the incident. Magistrate Barron,, -Kitchen- er, .gave Amsinga. a one-year suspended sentence and order- ed him, within two months, to pay the youth's hospital , and medical bills, Deruyter, who pleaded guilty to loitering without lawful , ex- cuse on the farmer's property, was put on probation. for one Council Plans First Meeting Clinton's 1963 council held their final session on Monday night to set dates for their, initial meetings in Jantiary. It was decided at the brief session to hold the first meet- ing on Monday, January .6 at 8:00 p.m. Members will take their oath of office at this meeting and the striking com- mittee will be named. The inaugural meeting will be held on the following Mon- day, January 13, Miss Wilma Dinnin as editor of this paper. JANUARY 31 Dearborn hockey teams again travelled to Clinton for 'the 'an- nual Hockey Day. . . Goderich Kinsmen and Kinettes present- ed a new organ at Huronview . . , 'Clinton PUC planned a new sub-station as electrical output reached it peak . Clinton's "Marching Mothers" collected $811.63 in their ann- ual appeal. FEBRUARY 7 John Parker, Clinton,' was Temple ... Gerald Wallis, Blue- named Potentate of Mocha year and ordered to pay court costs. He was also Ordered not to interfere in 'any way with Mr.' Amsinga or' his immediate fam- ily. Deruyter will not be allowed 'to drive a motor -vehicle for pleasure or otherwise. except with the permission . of the pro- bation officer, • In another case heard, Frank Maloney, Dublin, was fined $10 and costs, or three days in jail, when he pleaded guilty 'to fail- ing to' yield the right of way upon entering an intersection in McKillop Township on No- vember 24. 0 Charge Four After Zurich Breakin Attempt Four youths were scheduled to appear in Goderich magis- trate's court today charged with breaking and entering Herbert Klopp's service station at Zurich early Tuesday. The four are Larry -Dennis Derromme, 19, Zurich, Neil,Lans- bergen, 19, RR 3 Zurich, Jam- es Victor Masse, 17, Zurich, and Ronald Lawrence Du char,' ne , 16, RR 2 Zurich. Mr. Klopp was in the service station office working on the books when he heard intruders about .1 a.m. They hail gained entry by forcing open a rear window. Mr. Klopp captured a youth at the scene and another three were picked up a few minutes later at the 'home of one of them. water Highway, graduated from the RCMP school at Regina ... Clinton Recreation Committee announced plans to Operate a summer playground ... Bar- bara Durst, Clinton, placed fir- st in the class of nurses receiv- ing caps at K-W Hospital Atlantic Finance Corp. opened an office in town. FEBRUARY 14 Clinton's police force,' await- ing investigation by 'the Ontar- io Police Commission, request-, ed a raise of $400 each . . Huron County joined other northern neighbors in seeking additional grants from the gov- ed 'that even had the window not withstood the shots, 'thieves would not have been able te get Any receipts from the building without getting into the vault, The bullet-proof window Was installed to protect cashiers. in case, of robbery 'attempts from persons driving up to the of- fice, It is located on the .east side of the building on Ontario Street, and is used mainly to handle deposits during the awn- Tner months, On New Year's eve, a large window in front of the Clinton Laundry and Speed 'Wash. on Albert Street was smashed at about 10:00 p.m., Police. belieye ,it was. the work of vandals, as the front door .to the laundry was open at the time and entry could' easily have been made. The window was about five by eight feet in dimension Two Breakhis Two garage$ were broken in- to during the week as well, but thieves netted little money for their efforts. Early Tuesday morning, thieves broke into • Harold's White Rose station and got away with about $30 in cash, which had. been left for change for 'the next clay's business. Entry was 'made by breaking a window on a door. The money bad been left in a large wallet and nothing else was reported missing. At 'approximately 4.15 a.m. on January 1, thieves gained entry into the Esso Station of Lawrence Cummings on On- tario street by smashing in a bottom panel on the front door. Only items reported missing by the owner was the silver in a container on the counter which had •b•een.f left by bees". of 'the Clinton. Volunteer Fire Brigade to collect dona- tions for their Muscular Dyst- rophy campaign.. • - • The' pennies' from the con: tamer 'were left on the counter, and it •was not estimated. how much silver had been collected: Constable Clarence Perdue discovered' the 'breakin when 'he noticed the smashed door while on a routine check. He called the owner. One Accident Chief Thompson commended local drivers far their care over the holiday period, reporting many celebrants had wisely travelled by taxi, ernment for gigantic snowplow- ing 'bills due to winter storms Karen Schefter became Clinton's first Gold. Cord Guide . . . Canada Packers curtailed negotiations with council for their proposed new plant . , A. J. McMurray, secretary-treas- urer of 'the Huron Central Ag- riculture Sodiety resigned after 34 years with the group FEBRUARY 21 Seven Clinton bowlers earn- ed a spot in the Eastern Can- ada finals . , . Mainstreeters copped the Industrial hockey loop title . . . Huron F of A backed a move to prohibit the One accident did occur .on Saturday at about 11;15 a.m., when cars driven by Alexander Roy 'Telford Bayfield, and Vie- tor Kennedy, Blyth, collided at the Street,. intetion of Victoria and Kirk Telford was driving his 1960 Envoy south on Victoria Street when it was bit by the Ken- nedy vehicle and shoved across the road into a pole, Damage was reported as very extensive to both sides: of 'the Bayfield man's car and at about. $400 to, 'the Kennedy car, Mr. Telford was taken to Clinton Public Hospital by Chief H. R, Thompson, where he was treated for rib 'injuries by Dr. J. A, Addison. He was released the `follow- ing day.' Bad Conditions Poor driving conditions were blamed for mishaps •inyestigat- (Continued on page 8) 0 Separate School Lists Officials For New Season Peter Hathaway, 286 Town- send Street, was again elected chairman of the six man Union Separate School. Board of Clin- ton and RCSS 2, Hulletti last Friday night, following 'the annual meeting when the members were named. Only 11 supporters 'of the school were present, and 'the meeting was chaired by Father S. E. McGuire, pastor of St. Joseph's parish, in Clinton and St. Michael's in Blyth. Victor Finnie, who was re- appointed secretary-treasurer of the board, was recording secretary. Lloyd Medd and A. Shana- han, both of RR 1 Clinton, were,' returned as members automat, ically as they each had one year remaining in their two- year terms. Others named were Pat Mc- Mahon, 72 Rattenbury Street; Peter Hathaway, 286 Townsend Street; Mac LeBeau, RR 1 Brucefield; Frank VanAl'tena, 157 Dunlop Street. McMahon and VanAltena are the only new members on the board, which was enlarged this Year from five 'to six members. The meeting was held at St. Joseph's Church basement, colouring of margarine Gordon McGaVin, Walton, was named Liberal candidate to op- pose Elston Cardiff in the Ap- ril 5 federal election • . . Over 70 people enjoyed an outing to Dearborn, and Clinton was fea- tured in the Detroit Red Wing hockey program . . . H. C. Law- son was honoured by the CHSS board for his many years as secretary. FEBRUARY 28 RCAF Clinton Thunderbolts reached °the Eastern hockey . . . Huron County MOH, Dr. R. M. Aldis, reported he was not too concerned over 'the flu epidemic . . . A heavy storm was responsible for accidents resulting ,in $15,000 damage to autos . . . Cleo Langdon, Gaye Elliott, Lorie Spano and Lloy Ann Rutherford were CHSS Queen contestants. MARCH '7 Mr. and Mrs. W. H. John- ston, Hayfield, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary The two boys' basketball teams at CHSS won 'their league tit- les . , Warden Walter Forbes said lie would rather see a central fair in the county, ra- ther than 'the • several small ones now in existence . , Area bog producers again favoured the present hog marketing sch- eme . . Robert Allan, Bruce- field, won three major prizes at the Western Ontario Seed Fair. MARCH 14 Clinton Legion juveniles won the WOAA "B" crown . . Gordon Hill, Varna, was named representative on the Canadian dairy advisory committee . Several persons 'appeared be- for town Council to register complaints 'against the soot from Sherlock-Manning Piano Co. Ltd. , . Robert Father- inghaxn, RR 3, Seatorth, again was top point getter in the Huron Seed, Fair. MARCH 21 Cliff Bray, RR 3, Brussels, was elected president of the 4-H Leaders Association . . Clinton Public Hospital board approved shorter h o 11.1" 8 an d fewer visitors at one time v — Clinton police force was given a '"eleati bill° by , the Ontario Bayfield Honours Departing Cleric, Present Gifts After farewell Talk deposit cage, Two shots were fired at the half-inch window sometime on 'Sunday night Or early Monday', and Chief H. R. Thompson said' it was possible the, shooting was done from a car as no one in the area heard the shots, He said he believed someone was just trying the window out, as no other part of the build- ing had been tampered with. Manager Fred Gibson report- Participants In Hallowe'en Shooting Given Penalties In Goderich Court Federation Meets With Parliament Members Three area members of the federal and pro- vincial parliaments met with the Huron Federation of Agriculture in Clinton, Friday, to hear reports of events in the county and discuss plans for improve- ment in• various farm organizations. The photo above shows Mrs. Mervyn Lobb addressing the group in a brief on education. Seated at the head table behind her are Murray Gaunt, Huron-Bruce MPP; Marvin Howe (hidden), Wellington-Huron MP; Alex D. McGregorl F of A president; Hon. C. S. MacNaughton, Huron MPP. Various farm lead- ers across the table from Mrs. Lobb friam the top down are: Warren Zurbrigg, Bob Eaton and Lorne Rodges (hidden), Gordon Hill, Bob McGregor,• Lloyd Lovell arid Elmer Hunter. With their backs to the camera from the top down are: Mervyn Lobb, Carl Hemingway, Elmer Ireland, HarvOy Taylor, Bob Allan, Russell Bolton and.k Doug Miles. .1, a 4, 'le Building Projects, Sports Achievements Highlight Year