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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.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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Building Projects, Sports Achievements Highlight Year