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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1965-02-25, Page 1THE NEW ERA 98th 'Ypqr THE HURON RECORD — 82nd Yoqr 'The Farm Products Market- ing, Board has accepted the res- ignation or withdrawal of R. J. Semple of Bayfield as a candi- date in the previously announ- ced election for 19 members to the Huron= County Hog Com- mittee which comprises Zone 10 of the Ontario Hog Producers Marketing Board. At the .nornination meeting '^ held on February 2 in Clinton, 20 candidates were duly nomin- ated to contest the election of the 19 committee men, and a vote was scheduled for March Seven Graduated From R & CSp Citifit0114 A group of. Comniunications Operators recently graduated from Radar and Communicat.: ions Schokol, RCAF Clinton, The graduates were: LAC J. A. Doerksen, AC1's D, Mar- tel, G, E. Tortorelli, J. A. B. .. Tremblay, A. Midge, A. Leamon and Jo A. Bouffioux. No,‘ With. 00 t4eyes Rething After 19 Years , Service Ronald .MacDonald, centre, of 122 East Street, Clinton, will retire on March 13, from his position as stationary engineer at RCAF Station Clinton. He 7s shown here receiving a certificate from Group Captain K. R. Green- away, right; commanding officer, while Squadron Leader E. W. McConnell, Senior Construction Engineering Officer, looks on, Ron started work at the local RCAF training base after serving five years as a Corporal in World War IL (RCAF Photo) R. J. Semple Resigns ecessar ittee e Gorilla Man Wins Master Breeder Shield George Hayden of Gorrie, was presented with a Master 8reeder Shield at the annual meeting of the Holstein-Friesian AsSeciation of Canada held in Toronto, Making the presentation was the Hon. William Stewart Ontarld Minister of Agrieul. ture, The Master Breeder Shield Was PreSerited iii The name of Thos, Hayden & Son and is the highest honour that the Holstein breeder can win, (Photo by Jim, Poe) $4,00 Per Yeat,10 cents Per foge$ 1965 CMS • At-Home Queen • Miss Lorraine Deveau received the honour of being named school Queen at the annual At,7Home held last Friday night in the CUSS auditorium. Abbve, Miss Deveau is pictured being crowned by last year's Queen Miss Beryl Stevens. (News-Record Photo by John Visser) Flower Society Annual Here Friday Night Clinton Citizens' Hort- icultural Society is holding its annual meeting tomor- row night, Friday, February 26 at 8:00 pan, in the eouncil chnanbers, town hail, Clin- ton. The public is invited to attend this Open Meeting and .fo present any garden prOblerna written (tit) be drawn from, a box) or oral tot disettstionby H, Bpps, local, garden expert. Please bring your begonia orders too, Mr, and Mr's. Stewart Aigaditotori will show' slides Of Soine bealliot spots at hemp and abroad There, Will be a doer prize and &Alva. Preparing Pot "New" Street Clinton Publict hties employees Arm. strong and Albert VaikeilblIng are the high wire artists taking down trees on Victoria Street Clin- tOn$ in preparation for the widening of No: 4 High. way and installation of stoigin sewers later, this year (Netv8./Zecord Photo 1,9 tiotat VW16).) EiffeE Tower, Paris Street Scene rig light Decorations For At-liome Centralia:, Lloyd Stewart, RR 1 Clinton; Alfred H. Warner, RR 1 Bayfietd; Lionel Wilder, RR 1 .Bayfield. • ' Clinton 1Legion Gets VFW Flags At the Clinton Legion meet- ing held on Monday evening, it was decided to have' another shuffleboard installed. Volunteers were asked to help build up the -reserve 'for the walking blood bank. The. Legion men will serve an appreciation banquet to the members of the Lathes Auxili- ary on Saturday, March 27 with John Fisher in charge. . Legion will ' again' be in charge of one ward in the forthcoming Red Cross drive. Hector Kingswell is in charge of getting men to attend the spring zone meeting of the Leg- ion to be held at .Brussels on Sunday, March 7 beginning at 2 p.m. On behalf of Ernie Straty- chuk, Commander of the State of IVIichigan Veterans of For- eign . Wars, Bill Harris present- ed the Legion with an Ameri- can ' flag and a V.F.W. flag. These flags were presented to him on his visit to Dearborn with the minor hockey team two-weeks ago. David McLeod was not pre- sent to win the attendance draw. The monthly draw was won by John Tyndall. The ways and means com- mittee of the' Legion will bold a stag night on Friday, March 19, Tickets are on sale for a $100 bill to be drawn at this time.. AUBURN—The annual meet- ing of the Auburn Public Lib- rary Association was held with the president, Bert Marsh as chairman. The minutes of last year's meeting were accepted as read by the secretary, Miss Margaret Jackson, The treasurer, Mrs. Sid Lan- sing gave the financial state- MOM .showing a balance of $380.58. Miss Dime, Mutch gave the auditors' report for Mrs. Ralph Munro and herself. 4.11oyd Humphreys gave an interesting report Of the Lib, rary banquet which she had at- tended as delegate, Directors were appointed and Witham L. Craig Wes named to replace Mrs. Charles Straughan who wished to re- tire after Many years On the board, Miss Margaret Jack.son, the librarian, reported for t The Weather 1965 1064 High Lew High Low Feb, 18 34 19 35 "23 19 19 5 24 26 20 29 7 27 16 21 30 ,6 15 6 22 5 3 27 -3 23 17 2 32 6 24 No811,ow Snows 9" Meeting in the town ,hall council chamber last Thursday evening, 20 -Members of ton and. District Chamber of' Commerce heard ideas and sug-: gestion.s for a a of C.-town council brochure, and yieWed plans for a sign to be placed at' five entrances to the town. ti President A. "Red" Garen and vice-president Duff -Thoinp4 son, who have compiled the; brochure, said it was now at, the printers. It contains inforn, /nation and pictures about Clin ton which will be helpful to; industrialists and others look-' ing for a place ;to settle. Theme of the brochure over and the signs will be, "Clinton ...1-1unt-', ing Grounds of the Hurons." I. Next meeting of the chamber is on Thursday, March 18, at which time a striking commit- tee will bring in a suggested, list of officers for 1965. The committee includes K. S. Wood,. e ri e h Township of Agriculture are offering Money prizes to encourage 'township farmers to exhibit at agriculture fairs. • This was decided at the township = federation meet- ing in Holmesville school last Thursday. • The Huron County Seed Fair to be held in CHSS auditorium, Clinton o n March 12 and 13 'and the • Clinton Spring Fair on June 5 are the events to which • the - federation_ is giving money prizes. The federation will 'don- ate' a special prize of $3.50 • ' to the exhibitor from God- midi Township with the highest number of points; • also a specti4 prize of $3.50 t6 the first-time- exhibitor from Goderich ToWnship-o, with the most points, both fairs, The president, Jack Mer- ,, rill, reported on the county federation meeting a n d stated that an information meeting on the -outcome of A four-man committee was named at a meeting in Seaforth last Friday to select a site for a proposed $500,000, 16-room central school' to replace all ex- isting public schools in the Townships of Stanley and Tuck- ersmith. Named to the committee were.. Vern.Alderclice and Orville Workman, of the Tuckersmith board; and John Taylor and Bruce Keys, of the Stanley Township board. At the joint meeting of both township school boards, it was agreed, the site should be with- in `a mile and a quarter' of Brucefield, 'preferably on the Bayfield Road, In this lOcation, it was suggested, it would be year's circulation. Forty-six adult readers and 51 juvenile readers who receive free read- ing, read 2,034 fiction books, 353 non-fiction books and the children read 1,090 books. Miss Jackson stated that 150 books are exchanged every three months by the Huron County Library and 50 pool books are received annually. She reported that there are now over 1,500 books in the library and students. .nnts y reference books for William L. Craig took charge of the directors' meeting and paid high tribute to Miss Jack- son Who lied wished to 'Wart after serving as librarian since 1956. Miss Jackson held her type 8. librarian certificate, and was a great source for infor- mation Concerning any of the books. Other offiders chosen were, first Vibe - President, Arthur Youngblutt; Second vice-presi- dent, Bert Craig; secretary, Miss Margaret jaekson4 tree, Schen, Mrs, Sid Lansing: Librarian, Wit, Wilfred San- derson; assistants, WS, Tuoinas Haggitt and Miss Margaret Sanderson. Directions, Mrs. Oliver Ander, son, William 1.4 Craig, i3ert (Continued on page , 9) Hee Kingswell and Clayton Dixon. Nominations will also be accepted from the member- ship on that night, Vice - president Thompson Made a motion that members be invoiced for dues for 1965. When the chamber was started in 196$ a personal 'canvass was made for memberships. Clarence Deno/rune suggested and it was later passed that the Chamber rent booth space 'at the International Plowing Match near Seaforth in 1966. He com mented on a speech made to Clinton Kinsmen Club by Gor- don MeGavin, chairman of the Huron plowing match commit- tee., It was agreed that this would be an ideal place to pro- mote Clinton, and surely per- sons would be available to man the booth. Hec Kingswell, inquired as to what Clinton is doing to accom- modate visitors and exhibitors to the international. Fame - will be held in the county for the benefit of the public; date' to be an- nounced later. He also an- nounced that a farm home beautification contest for the county is to, be held prior to the International Plowing Match. Details will follow on this. Guest speaker was Mr. Ken Bragg, fieldman for the Harriaton Fertilizer Co., who showed a film and out- lined new trends in, the fer- tilizer Industry, giving some recommendation on proper fertilizer application, Bonnie Boyes Passes Grade Five Harmony Miss Bonnie Boyes has re- ceived word from the Royal Conservatory of Music, Univer- sity of Toronto, that she has passed Grade 5 Harmony, Miss Boyes is a student - of Sister Mercia •of St, Joseph's Convent, Seaforth. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Boyes, Ontario Street, Clinton. central to both townships, and about midway between Bayfield and Seaforth. Cost of the school Will be di- vided between the "townships. After government grants, the cost to -each municipality is ex- pected 'to be about the same as if each were -to build an eight- room school. Tentative plans call for an auditorium :and library as well as 16 'classrooms, offices and service areas. It is hoped' to' add a kindergarten at a later date. The proposed school would re- place all schools now' in opera- tion in the two townships; in- cluding a relatively new school alt Bayfield and a two-room school at Egmondville. enrolment will be about 500. It is not expected the school Will be opened before Septem- ber, 1966. After a site is select- ed, plans must be drawn and ap- proved by the department of education; and financing must be approved by the Ontario Municipal Board'. J. G. Burrows, area inspector who was chairman of the meet- ing, said he and the department Of education are convinced,that amalgamation of two munici- palities for school purposes is good business. Lorraine is the daughter of Cpl, and Mrs. J. B. Deveau, Ad'astraI Park, Clinton, and is vice-president • of CI-ISS Stu-• dents' Council. Five other contestants select- ed by students from grades 12 and 13 were: Pat Lomas and Lynn Rees, both from. Clinton RCAF • Station; Debbie Smith, l3ayilield; Donna Churchill and Cheryl Moore; Seaforth, Welcoming guests were Prin- cipal D. J. Cochrane and Mrs, Cochrane; Richard. Shaddick, president of the Students' Coun- cil, and Miss Carol Thompson; Miss Deaveau, and Denis Lo- gan; John Laois, chairman of the school board and Mrs. Lao- is. Hensall Guide Presented With Her Gold Cord I-TENSALLe—L o I s Simmons Was presented with her Gold Cord, the highest award in Guiding, at a mother and dau- ghter banquet of the Hensall- Zurich District, in Hensall Un- ited Church. Mrs. James. Hyde, former captain of the Hensall Guide CoMpany made the pres en tatio n. Featured in the programme was a candle lighting ceremony which recognized the fun, friend- ships, knowledge and service which are the make-up of the Gold Cord. Hensel Guides and Brownies presented a fashion show, coin, rnentated by Pant Sangstego dis- playing Guide uniforms of form- er years and other countries of the World Assockuilion. Zurich Guides and Hensall BroWnies eachsang` a group of their earnpfire and pow wont/ songs, and Mrs, John Goddard favoured with musical numbers on the piano. Suitable decorat-, lens arranged by Lieut, Mrs, Robert CaldWell and Tawny Owls Mrs, Barmy Jackson and Mrs. Roger Vernier included dolls dressed by the Zurith des in uniform of other 'Want- ries. Mrs. 'William. C. Smith, badge secretary, pregontcd Lois with (Continued on Page Ten) A CHUCKLE 'Me weaker sex is the strong- er sex because of the weaktiese of the Stronger sex for the weaker seX, 2 at fiVe localities in the county. The resignation: of Mr. Semple as a candidate now leaves the required number and all have been declared cleated by accla- mation. Both the mover and seconder , of Mr. Semple.'s nom- ination agreed to the with- drawal. COmmittee men elected, to rep- resent Huron County .' for the next three - years are:. Martin Bean, RR 3 Walton; Albert G. Bacon, Belgrave; Kenneth W. Baker, RR 1 Seaforth; Geo. Campbell;, RR 1 Seaforth; Mal- Davidadno RR 1 Brute- field; Gordon Elliott, RR 5 Seaforth; Carl Sr Gooier, RR 1 'Auburn; Melvin Grab, RR 2 Dashwood; Elmer Harding, RR 1 Gorrie; .Elmer Ireland, RR 5 Wingharn; John S, Kernighan, 121 Newgate St., Gocierich; Rob- ert McAllister, RR 2 Auburn; James McGregor, RR .2 Kippen; George Moncrief; BR 3, Gader- loll; Raymond Neill, RR 1 Wroxeter; Hugh Rundle, RR 1 4INTON,QMIARIO, TH.V.RS.PAY, FORVARY 25, 190 C of C Discusses igns Book, Plow Match Big Funeral For'. rs~13. Middleton Funeral services for the late Mrs. R. H. Middleton, largely attended, were held from St. Paul's Anglican' Church, Thurs- day, February 18. Rev. J. P. Gandon, rector of the church, conducted the service and paid high tribute to the life of the deceased. Interment was in Bayfieid Cemetery, Pallbearers were Walter Spencer, W. 0. GoodWin, Laird Mickle, Bob Middleton, Dick Middleton and Harry Lawrence; flower bearers, Ewing Buchan, Trevor Wilson, Stan Horrell. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. . . • Amid a French setting at CHSS auditorium, on Friday evening, Miss Lorraine Deveau was chosen as queen of the school's at-home. She was elect- ed by vote of 1225 students. The French setting was ar- ranged by Fred Tynciall's dec- orating committee and included a miniature Eiffel Tower, a Paris street scene with Irma La Douce, a blonde mannequin, standing under a street -light with her French poodle; a Penis park with flowers- and water fountains; art studio, equipped with easels, palettes, paints, and a Sidewalk cafe. ew Auburn Librarian rs. Sanderson Named Goderich Township Federation • Offering Prizes At Two Fairs Tuckersmith And Stanley Townships To Pick Site For One Central School