Clinton News-Record, 1964-01-16, Page 11,71
'Distinguished Marksman
A Distinguished Marksman Badge was award-
ed to AC1 Neil Patterson at the Station Parade at
RCAF Clinton 'on Wednesday morning, January 15.
He won this award by scoring 97 out of a possible
100 on 10 targets, using a .22 service rifle at the
indoor shooting range at the local station. He is
shown here being presented with the badge by the
Commanding Officer, Group Captain K, R. Green-
away, CD. (RCAF Photo)
Brucefield UCW Chooses Officers,
Pick Mrs G. Elliott As Head
The UCW of l3rucefield Un-
ited Church held their opening
meeting of 1964 in the school
room on Tuesday, January 7,
Twenty-three ladies were pres-
ent. •
Mrs. Jack Henderson; secre-
1 tary, Mrs. Alex McBeatb; tr-
.! easurer, Mrs. John Broadfoot;
Ham; financial secretary, Mrs.
recording secretary, Mrs. Alice
I .
Sgt. and Mrs, C. .Slindairalin,
Norman and Penna., returned
home -on Saturday after W-
ing been in quelpeo .since be-
fore .Chriattilaa for tbe .beilde"
Wayne Reid. who attknialina
Baena= Poiateelmieal. Institute,
Taranto, visited Mrs. H. 1,
King. Peal Sunday te. Thurs-
day, Also guests for New rears
were Mrs. George Reid, Varna;
Mr. and Mrs. Len B. Smith,
Mr, and Mrs. Ea Rowse and
four ehildren, London.
Report On Sick
- Bert Eckert was released
from .Clinton Public Hospital
• on Friday, and Miss Dorothy
Ann MacLeod was able to come
'home... on Monday.
Mrs. T. C. Bailey, who has
been !a patient in Alexandra
Marine and general Hospital,
Goderich, for several weeka,
was Ole to return bottle to The
New Ritz Hotel on Sunday.
Mrs. Wilfred Heard entered
Clinton, Public Hospital on Sat-
urday and was taken - to St.
Joseph's Hospital, London, on
Tuesday for treatment to her
back.
and. Mrs. Spencer Ervin
and May ,Elizabeth; Mr, (43.10.
Mrs. Pm Warner end family .
motored to Detroit on Sunday
to. visit Mrs, William. Watson_ and family. They also galled
on Mr. Watson who is in ilea-
pita
All members of the Hayfield.
Library .are invited attend
the annual, library meeting' on
Monday, January 20 at 2,30
p.m„ at the borne of the lireala
dent, Mes. H. H. Ormond.
Miss Margaret Parhara. re:
turned to Landoll on Monday
afternoon after navirg been
the guest of her -uncle, Carl
and Mrs, Diehl, "The Hut" ever
Sanday. She leaves Load% on
Friday on an extended trip to
Hawaii and New Zealand.
Injures Hip
John Pearson is in Clinton
Public Hospital suffering from
an injury to his hip, sustained
when he slipped on the ice and
fell ottaside his door on Sat-
urday.
He did not call for help un-
til Sunday morning after hay-
ing set up 'all _night in a chair,
Mrs, Pearsop, Mr,. and Mrs.
District Farmer
Suffers injuries
13AYPIELD Leslie Arm-
strong •sustained painful Injure
lee to his right leg on 7'intra
day last about 5:00 p.m, at hie
feria on 'die Bayfieid Coneea-
sien Road South,
He was getting feed for the
cattle in a bunker slip when a
wall of silage tee feet high
slipped off the face, knocking
Win down,
He managed to move enough
to get his hands, free and keep
the corn from ihis face, but
couldn't pull himself out,
He called to his wife who
was in the barn arid she got
him out.
Elgin Porter, a neighbour,
took Mr. Armstrong to Scott
Memorial Hospital, Seaforth,
X-rays did pat reveal any frac-
tures so he was released.
He is suffering acutely frbm
strained end torn ligaments,
but manages to' get out to the
barn• work again.
Only three weeks before the
accident, Mr. Armstrong had
undergone surgery in a Toronto'
hospital, and was recuperating
from it,
Leslie Armstrong feeds a
herd of about 50 dairy cattle
of which 28 are milking cows,
John Pearson, Jr„ and Daugle
clime up on Sunday afternoon
and visited' him in hospital be-
fore returning to London.
o.
Couple Return
After Balmy
Trip. To West
BAYFIELD Mr. and Mrs.
Fred P. ,Arkell returned home
on Friday night with Miss
Jacqueline, Cluff, Tdronto.
They left by train on De-
cember 15 and were met in.
Edmonton by Mr, arl''Mrs. Ro-
bert Heath ,Jr., and driven to
Dawson Creek, B.C. for ,Cbrist-
rims with their son, Ken Ar-
kell, and family.
The weather was mild (58
degrees) on New Year's Day.
With Mrs. R. Heath. Sr. (Mrs.
.Arkell's Sister): Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Heath Jr., they motored
to Calgary to visit relatives. It
was so warm that day that the
men were in 'their shirt sleeves.
They saw Mrs. Heath Sr.,
off to California to spend the
winter with her daughter, and.
then went back, to Edmonton
before entraining for the East-
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The IOQF held a progressive
euchre party on Friday night,
and owing to the stormy night,
the attendance was not as large
as.1-hrfle' Tllowing were winners:
ladies high, Mrs, John 13road,
ga9ratitjon17,
men s.
Winninglow9°;drsPgerai
prize of a ham, Mrs. A, Pater-
son.
'The IOOF 'members - would
like to inform the community
that they have on hand, a
walker, crutches and a wheel
chair, which are available
Any time for those in need,
of the united Church Women
met at the home' of Mrs, Gor-
don Elliott on Tuesday after-
17()W. Meets
The first meeting of unit 3
Gordon Incharneon; press, Mrs.
Lorne Wilson; pianist, Mis's
Margaret McQueen.
Church committee, Mrs. L.
Byre, convener,, Mrs. .Stuart
Wilson, Mrs, Mel Graham, Mrs.
S. Ross; manse committee, Mrs,
G. Bell, convener, Mrs. Del-
rymple., Mrs, J. cGregor, Mrs,
Cal Horton; kitchen committee,
Miss .Swan, Mrs, Forrest, .Mrs.
Clark; social, Mrs. Triebner,
Mrs. E. Thompson; cards and.
flowers, Mrs. Berry; Mrs. W,
Scott, Mrs. M. Haugh; !supply;
Mrs. R,. Scott, Mrs, L. Wilson,
Mrs, Arrianka. nominating,
Mrs. Wilmer Broadfoot, Mrs.
Edgar Allan, Mrs. Mac Wilson,
The new president took the
chair 'and asked for support
and co-operation of UCW mem-
bers for the next two years.
Mrs. Wilmer Broadfoot, in
a few well chosen words; paid
tribute to Mrs. Berry for her
work daring the past year and
for helping each group in their
work.
Mrs, plant, program con-
vener, will meet with group
leaders to plan programs for
the coming year.
Twenty-five dollars was al-
lotted to` flowers and card . com-
mittee 'and the meeting closed
by all repeating the Mizpah
benediotion.
Mrs. Plant gave a very in-
teresting talk on the symbols
of our church which we should
know.
Group Two will have charge
of the February meeting.
Group One served lunch and
a social hour was spent.
noon with. Mrs, Mck3weni as
leader; in charge. Fourteen
members were -present and
WS. William Clark: and Miss
11a, Swan conducted the devot-
ional exercises,
Mrs 1VIcEwen. gave La., reading
entitled "The Dying Churob"
and Miss Swan gave a poem,
'"Jesus, I M'Y cross have, taken"
after which Mrs. McEwen took
the study book .on India.
Trunch was served. by 'Mrs,
William Clark and M, Swan
and hostess, Man G., gaioti...A
vote of thanks was extended tO
Mrs-- Elliott for her .hospitality,.
kersoni4s
Mr. and Mrs, Cal Horton Are
vacationing in Florida,
We are sorry to report that
Mrs.‘ Victor Hargreaves.
patient in Clinton hospital,
Baptismal service was held
in the Brucefield United Char-
eh on Sunday morning for lac.-
.qUAillP Myrtle, - daughter of -
:Mr, and Mrs, John Taylor,
The annual meeting of 'the
13rucefield United :Church will
he held on January 22 with a
congregational dinner at .7.310
Miss Margaret Mcqueen is
home from the 'Seaforth
vital, much improved in health-,
100F Party Curtailed By Weather,
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Liquid Fertilizers Prove
Profitable Oa orn crops
During this past year many
corn grOwers throughput this
area used high-analysis liquid
fertilizer in the row at plant-
ing time.
The results were outstarl-
big! Growers found that, from
the use of liquid fertilizer in
the row at pleating time their
corn got away to a, faster
start, developing a stronger
root structure that stood up
through the dry weather.
One of the most important
factors for corn growers in
using these high-analysis com.,:
plete liquid fertilizers, 10-20-
10 and 2-20-18, is that the
PTO pump does all the work,
There's no heavy lifting.,. and
the liquid fertilizer goes right
in .the row with the seed at
planting. time.
Corn growerS spraying their
corn with this complete liquid
fertilizer have obtained drier
corn, with increases• of from
12 to 20 bu. more per acre,
The use of liquid fertilizer
is growing, and more and more
farmers are using these high-
analyses throughout the, corn
growing areas. It's only a few
years ago that these high-
analyses were introduced, and
farmer are well pleased.
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Page 8,Cjinton News-Rpcord--,T114I'SdoYf Jan, 16, 1944
Rambling With Lucy
(buoy .R. Woods)
"You tell Lucy to write a, good stiff article about all the
snares that are being set for rabbits! I used 'to feed the rab-
bits that came to my garden. Now they've all been killed.
We've got to preserve our wildlife! You tell her to give it to
there—,but not to dare mention my name!"
This was the substance of a message from a woman well-
known in the village for her philanthropy in the cat and dog
realm, relayed recently to Lucy.
She has a tender heart, God bless her! But wildlife takes
in all species and Lucy wonders if she would be as anxious
to put, out milk for baby skunks. After all skunks have
many good qualitiesnif one excepts killing snakes, chickens
and robbing hen's nests.
They feast on the white grubs which are so destructive
'to grasses and vegetables. They drive out rats. They are
pretty, amiable little animals and are said to make wonder-
ful household pets—it is- advisable . to have a veterinarian
remove their "scent" sacs before suddling them too much!
Though at least one ,citizeri of the village likes to en-
courage the dear little bunnies to. her garden, there are those
who wish them far enough!
Take, for instance, the residents bordering on the river
valley, Last summer 'there were people who went to all the
work of planting, hoeing, and caring for lettuce, peas, beans,
parsley, cabbage, etc., in their gardens only to have whole
rows cleaned off in a night by Mr. and ,Mrs. Peter Rabbit
and offspring.'
'Mr.' and 'Mrs.' at 'The Hut' were rather lucky in that
respect, but there was Dutch clover on the lawn for the
rabbits and 'Mr.' sprayed the beans with a repellent.
However, in , the autumn after the garden had been
cleaned up a bit, those same 'rabbits ate off all the carrot
taps.
In the early fall,, young Peter and Floppy scampered
about the lawn arid enjoyed the clover. While watching
their play from the sunroom 'Mr,' would remark that he was
letting them fatten for a good -rabbit stew. And young
rabbits stewed, fried or baked with dressing make a tasty
meal.
But Lucy's spouse did not enjoy such a di-en—they must
have overheard his remark.
Now that the snow is deep those pesky rabbits come
at night and are eating off the roses which ramble on the
fences and arch, and the tea roses in the gardeii. Some
winters they have overlooked the ramblers but they've never
missed a japonica which for, years has 'been struggling to
bloom!
Next door to 'The Hut' most of the neighbour's raspberry
canes have been' cut down. That means no berries next
summer.
And just think of how much damage rabbits do in or-
chards and nurseries!
Some 'estab'lis'hments put out alfalfa or leave tree prune
ings for the Jacks and cotton tails, But those wee ,beasties
just spread the glad news and more and more of 'their kin
arrive to feast. This year such rid-bits are buried under
the snow.
No, Lucy cannot agree that we should preserve ALL
wildlife—sbme of each kind . certainly! She would much
rather see the rabbits shot or snared by boys to keep down
the population of that species, ,than have poison set for
them. The latter might in turn affeet burner, beings Or
their pets.
In fact Lucy has snared rabbits herself in her young day.
One season she caught 50 and in another, 55 cotton tails
around her cousin's property.
In this venture she was joined by a girl friend who caught
as many if not more in the same area. Sometimes they ran
into trouble when a skunk got caught! But a seasoned
trapper, Bob Brown, came to their rescue and dispatched
the skunks pairdeSsly before the little animals could advertise
their annoyance 'to the world. Fortunately it did not happen
often!
Lucy and her pal set up a snare line first and foremost
for the sport of it. If the boys could set snares, why not the
girls? Burt they were not allowed to ramble far afield
like 'the boys. They had to get up early and do their line
before scheol.
Sometimes, if they were late, it entailed eating cold sand-
wiches enroute for one must never be late for school! It was
interesting to find 'the rabbit runs, etc. (this knowledge bad
been gleaned from the boy's),
Secondly, 'they did Lucy's cousin a good service—t'at's
why she allowed them all around her property. Just imagine,
gentle reader, all the damage those rabbits which were
caught, besides countless others which never went near a
snare, could do to a lovely garden with all Its flowers, shrubs
and fruit trees!
Thirdly, 'those rabbits kept the meat bill down. If she
caught too many at once, Lucy' was' reminded in recent years
by 'a man who relished rabbit pie, that she sold the odd one
to him for the munificent sum of 10 cents per head.
On those early morning Walks through the swamp in
all kinds of weather, she learned a great deal about nature.
She can Still smell the pungent odour of the evergreens,
fern and bracken on a cool rainy morning, or hear the
startling Whir-r-r- of a covey of partridge as they rose at
her approach.
Now perhaps you will consider Lucy hard-hearted. Not
at all! Whet she stopped snaring cotton tails, she raised
white rabbits, Dutch rabbits and Belgian hares,
The first pair of white rabbits with pink eyes were pur-
chased for her for the sum of 50 cents and brought home
fecan London in a shoe box, abotit Christmas time, by Miss
Edith Spackrbain
What fun Lucy arid 'her Sister had With those rabbits-
before they had to go outside to hatches specially constructed
by their father! tut thee rolled on and soon there were 24
rabbits, And that is When rabbit in various recipes corn= '
xi-termed to appear in the family menu,
Lucy 'has been reminded more than once by a former
school teacher of the delielaus rabbit salad served on. special
occasions by her mother.
86 one has to use cominon sense in keeping happy
level Whether he in wildlife or amongst domestic animals,
That is Lucy's last Word on thersUbjetti
Squadron Leader E. E. Aid-
ersley (retired) and Mrs. Ald-
ersley from Surrey, B.C., are
visiting their son-in-law and
daughter, F/Sgt. and Mrs.
Russell Bush.
Master Charles Renaud had
a party with 14 guests to cele-
brate his sixth birthday on
January 8. Maurice Vezina had
his sixteenth birthday on Jan-
uary 11.
Adastral Park
Social Notes
News Editor: Anne Aileron ---Phone HU 2-7349
Monday and 'a new slate of of-
ficers was elected:
President, Mrs, Helen Dav-
ies; vice-president, Pat Re-
naud; treasurer, Jessie Mac-
Kay; secretary, Margo Mar-
shall; .the conveners for sew-
ing, Louise Stillman; knitting,
Sylvia Haycock; novelties, Bea
Bowman; hospitality, Aileen
Borden; visiting, Joyce Gale.
Games were played during
the evening and plans were
made for a congregational din-
ner 'to be held on February 2
in the Airmen's Mess.
Everyone is ,invitedaited to attend
this event and tickets are
available from members of 'the
Chapel committee, as well as
members of the Guild.
ing exercises and Mrs. J. Hend- 14.1.
erson; and Mrs. Harvey Taylor Auxiliary
had charge of the devotional
period. Mrs. Gordon Richard-
son was pianist. Mrs. Taylor
the Lord's Prayer and Mrs.
read the scripture closing with In Membership
Henderson gave the Meditation
pn The New Year.
,Thank-you notes from Mrs.
C, Snelling and Mrs. Burdge
Were read and also letters from
Mrs. Wheling and Mrs. Gard-
iner thanking Brucefield UCW
for the bale of clothing and
toys sent. UNICEF also sent
thanks for donations,
Mrs. Berry then called on
Rev. H. Plant to install the
officers for 1964. They were
as follows:
Past president, Mrs. Berry;
president, Mrs, Gordon Elliott;
first vice-president, Mrs. H.
Taylor; second vice-president,
Mrs. Berry led in the open-
On Tuesday evening, the Jan-
uary meeting of the Madeleine
Lane Auxiliary of St. Andrew's
Presbyterian Church was held
at the home of Mrs. Frank
Mutch, Joseph Street, with 26
members present.
! The meeting opened with a
hymn after which Mrs. Viola
Lampman read a portion of
scripture and Mrs. Ken Willis
led in prayer.
The financial report for the
past year was read by the trea-
surer showing the the auxiliary
had increased its membership
greatly 'and prospered finan-
cially. Roll call was answered
by "A New Year's Resolution."
It was decided to. hold. a Val-
entine Tea at .the church on
Saturday, February 8 from 3
to 5 p.m. with homemade bak-
ing, candy and, sewing booths.
A committtee was appointed
to purchase a new stove for the
kitchen and members were ask-
ed to save clothing items, etc.-,
for the giant rummage sale be-
ing held at the church on Sat-
urday, April 4.
Mrs. Allan Graham then read
the lesson entitled. "Sanctuary
—The Secret Of A Peaceful
Heart". After 'the closing hymn
and benediction, Mrs. Robert
Homuth gave a most interest-
ing talk about their recent trip
to Hollywood, Florida, illust-
rating her travelogue with lov-
ely maps, pictures, souvenirs.
Assisting the hostess with the
lunch were Mrs. G. W. Yeats,
Mrs. Clarence Nellans. and Mrs.
James Edwards.
The February meeting will
be held at the home of the
president, Mrs. Robert Homuth,
127 Victoria Street.
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WA Elects
The Women's Auxiliary mon-
thly meeting was held on Jan-
uary 6 in the Ritchie Building.
Mrs. M. Bush welcomed a' new
member, Mrs. Booth.
At the conclusion of the
business meeting Mrs. Bush
thanked all those who had
worked at the 'Chr'is'tina'Chr'is'tina.sWrap
and for the Christmas 'party at
HuronvieW, •a special note of
thanks being given 'to Mrs.
Spano and Mrs. Cavanaugh for
their part in making the WA'
portion of the Christmas party
a success.
Mrs. Bush thanked all her
executive for their co-operation
and support during her terra
of office.
`The meeting was then turn-
ed over to Mrs. Gaffney and
Mrs. Esliger, the nominating
committee, for the election of
a new slate of.officers. The
results were 'as follows;
Honorary president, Mrs. -
Greenaway; president, Ma's.
Lillian Ronnie; vice-president,
Mrs. Mary Ireland; secretary,
Mrs. Gladys Marshall; treasur-
er, Mrs. Doreen Dohoo; wel-,
corning, Mrs. Mania Sherwood;
ways and means, Mrs. Booth,
Mrs. Bowman, Mrs. Bream;
Clinic, Mrs. Bingham, Mrs,
Vinnieambe, Mrs. McKenzie,
Mrs. Bush, Mrs. Cavanaugh;
lunch, Mrs. Whittingham, Mrs,
Gehring and Mrs, Nelischer;
entertainment,eatertament, Mrs. WoOds and
Mrs. Nelischer ; membership,
Mrs, Davies.
After elections the ladies en-
ioyed a' game of bingo and
lunch was served,
OWL Meets
The general meeting of the
CWL, St. Paul's Church, took
place January 13. Present were
the chaplain :and the eXecutive
as well as 4nembers,
Presiding was IVrts, Rebert.
holdPlans were discussed Ito ho
a St Valentine tea and bake
sale with Mrs. Louise MaCI4ei]l
as general convener.
A programfor the Lenten
Season was elaborated, details
of which will appear later,
thapelOnfid
The January meeting of the
Protestant Gulicl was held on