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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1963-12-12, Page 1Huron's 4-H Members Receive Awards • Some of the 4-H club members who received awards at the Huron County achievement' night held in Clinton, Friday, are shown here, In the back row, from left: Neil Gemmel', RR 2 Kippen and Jim Papple, RR 4 Seaforth, who each received a 12-project certificate; John Wightman, Belgrave, top scorer in beef calf clubs; Neil Cowing, RR 2 Brussels, winner of the warden's novice trophy; Deanne Dale, RR 1 Clinton, the A. Y. McLean trophy; Tom Riley, Londesboro, Huron County Hog , Producers' award; Ron Fitch,,RR 1 Wroxeter, Say- auge trophy, and Paul F,edY, RR 1 Dungannon, Huron Hereford Association trophy. Seated in the front row are: Mrs. Wilma (Dale) Scott, RR 1 Belgrave, C. S. MacNaughton trophy; Kenneth Papple, RR 5 Seaforth, winner of 5 awards, in- cluding the Cardiff trophy as best all-round 4-H member, .and Barbara Watkins, Londesboro, British Mortgage and Trust award, (News-Record Photo) F of A Backs Plow Match, Higher Hog Subsidy; Told Farmers Finally Win One Margarine Fight THE. NEW ,ERA ,97th YEAR THE HUKIN RECQRP, $1:st YEAR Home Paper With The :.News 4INTON. ONTARIO/ THURSDAY, :D.Eggio..ER .1z 1944 $4,00 Per Yeqr,---10 cents Per Copy—,n Pages Clinton Band Wins Seaforth Prize ssessment and Population 'figures Show 1Nerge wins The Christmas spirit prevail- ed at the final council session of the year, Monday, and an unsolicited donation of $50 Was given to the Clinton Retail Merchants Association. Action was implemented by councillor Don Symons, who noted the beautiful Christmas decorations and lighting instal- led' by the merchants and sug- gested council Should show some sort of appreciation to those responsible. "We should certainly encour= age this," he added, "because they've done a good job on lighting this year". He also stated the town was decorated as well as any in the area, Deputy-reeve John Sutter agreed with Symons, 'adding council should 'let the merch- ants ,"knew where our hearts are and do it before they come to us,': The motion presented by' the two was carried unanimously, arid other words of cOrnmehda- tion Were expressed towards the merchants kroup, Work on Furnace Council was informed by letter that the hew coal stoker was installed at Sherlock-Man- ning Plano Co. Ltd. and was in operation from November 30. The letter said ether adjust- ments still had to be Made at the factory, and when these were completed, council would be invited to see the work that had been done. "It ceetaiely loOks like they-' 're making sotte ineProvertient„" emnreented Mayor Miller. '1 A recitteet from the boated at 0,118s- •for the installation .NOW we imagine every- one hee ,come. to the realization that Christmas is „close at hand. and when that jolly emissary from the North POle arrives in town on .Saterday .afternoon, that Should, certainly make it official „The Did slogan. "bigger and better than ever" often loses ,Its mineh because it is used too much Withollit justification, but from, what we have seen and. heard it is. ger, tainly justifiable in d .regerto describing this S'aturday's event Local merchants. and ser- vice chtbe have been out beg- ging, borrowing and stealing material for floats .and at last report there were seven defin- ite starters with a few last minute arrivals still .expected to appear on the scene . . There will be treats for all the kids in. attendance; so make sure yet; are in line Along the main drag to watch the excit- ing proceedings. CHRISTMAS concerts and the many deviation's of theee activities are in full swing and 'as usual, are well worth, the effort to be in the audience . We attended our first on 'Tuesday when the kids from the two United Churches put . -on an excellent program _of car- ols . . The costuming was extremely vivid and authentic, but we didn't really realize just how authentic things were until we started to take a few pic- tures and jot down some of the names of the actors .. • To back up this argument, we defy anyone to come up with better names than Douglas and Ronnie Wise for two of the Wdsemen, although it will be a couple of years yet before the two lads can be termed men . . We commented editorial- ly this week on the fact that many people •ecimplain .about being unable to pick up the "true" meaning of Christmas in our commercial society, and if yOu happen to fall int& this category, we seriously recom- mend attendance at some of these concerts put on by our talented youngsters and if you can't feel .a touch of Christmas when listening to the sweet, (Continued on page 7) Heads School Wing Commander B. R. "Bruce" Rafuse, CD, has re- cently been appointed Of- ficer Commanding R a d .a r & Communications School, RCAF Station Clinton, He replaces W/C I. Gillean, who has been transferred to Europe. W/C Refuse joined the RCAF in November, 1939, His home town is Ottawa, Where he attended Carleton University. Before taking over command of R&CS he served at Supreme Head- quarters Allied Powers (Europe), He and his wife, Sara Elizabeth, have three chil- dren: Andrew 5, Elise 3, and Susan 2 months. 0 Clinton Cleric Gets Call To London Charge At their annual meeting in Londesboro, Wednesday, 200 members of the Huron County Federation from Agriculture and guests from Bruce and Middle- sex, gave "strong support" to an amendment to the Bank- ruptcy Act which has been presented by Gene Whalen, South Essex Liberal MR 'Stippeier for 'the Move 'Was stiggested by Arthur K H. Musgrave, Clarksburg, presi- 0 Several Floats, Two Bands To Greet Santa Claus Santa Claus will make one of his most auspicious visits to Clinton on. Saturday afternoon in a giant parade planned to welcome the jolly seasonal visi- tor. ' At least eight local floats will join him in the parade along Clinton's streets, and the en- tire group will be accompanied by the Clinton Marching Roy- als and the Clinton Legion Pipe Band. The Clinton Retail Merchants Committee are in charge of the event and all children present will receive a treat from Santa Claus, compliments of the four Clinton service clubs: Legion, Lions, Kinsmen and Fish and Game. The acquisition of floats for the parade was not left to chance this year, and the busi- nesses in town were broken down into seven groups and each group was asked to pre- pare a float. Which they did. Soine of the floats in the parade will depict Humpty Dumpty, Ten Little Indians, Old Lady in the Shoe,' Jack-In- The-Box and Little Bo Peep, Choir Boys and the Kirishien float of Three Men in a Tub. Robert Campbell, chairman Of the event, reported the lengthy parade would lead off from Dory's Supertest station at the north end of the Albert Street busihess block and Would proceed south along Albert and then down King to Cutter and left from Cutter back onto highway fOur. It will then Move north along (Continued on page 12) • the Weather 1963 1962 High LOW High Low Dec, 5 31 2 4x 32 6 32 22 34 32 7 41 27 32 29 8- 35 26 23 19 9 33 24 25 19 10 82 26 24 17 11 28 16 lq 12 $nowt' Snow:. 16" Rain; 2" farmers have lost as much as $20,000 each when concerns have declared bankruptcy and the unpaid produce owned by the farmer has been Claimed by banks and other financial concerns. as part of the inven- tory which was used to obtain credit. Alf , Warner,. ..,,BaYeiP.10,e.. "and- Emerson Crocker, Middlesex County, both directors with the Hog Marketing Board, said the move would take away the "hammer over our heads". Label Margarine In his address, Musgrave told the farmers that Hon. William Stewart, minister of agriculture, had recently an- nounced that regulations had been drawn up to require man- ufacturers of margarine to print the composition of their product on the wrapper. "Mr. Stewart says the reg- of a sidewalk and curb on Prin- cess Street between William and Raglan Streets was tabled for consideration next year. Reeve Morgan Agnew, public works committee chairman, said he didn't think council could embark on any such pro- jects at this time. It will be considered by next year's council. In the 'police report, as given by Mayor Miller, the following (Continued on Page 12) 0 Plan Earlier Publications Clinton's assessment roll, ac- cented by council, Monday, shows a gain of close to $47,000 in taxable property and an in-. crease of 90 in population. Total assessment as reported by J. W. Manning is $2,647,132. This is made up of $188,263 on land, $241,461 on business and $2,217,407 on buildings. Population figues show Clin- ton now has 3,552 residents. The assessor indicated the assessment would still go high- er as , there are several new Church Youths Combine Forces To Sing Carols • Over 90 boys and girls from the junior choirs and Explor- ers of Wesley-Willis and On- tario Street United Churches combined to present an enter- taining "Festival of Carols" in the Ontario Street auditorium, Tuesday. A capacity crowd of parents and friends was on hand to witness the show. During the first half of the program the youngsters pre- sented a program of sacred carols and the second half fea- tured many of the familiar songs associated with Christ- mas and the winter season. Special! parts were taken by some of the youngsters and a sextet of Randall Clegg, Mari- lyn Johnston, Brenda Kings- well, Martha Newland, Lyle Steep and Julia Walden was featured in the first section on the perennial favourite, "Away In A Manger". Another six singers, Ann Crittenden, Lynne Gibbings, Glen Irwin, Dick Jewson, Gor-. don Lavis and Barbara Symons were featured in "Whence? 0 Shepherd Maiden", Solos were performed in an- 'other number by Lyle Steep and- Joy eLangdon, while Jerry Cox provided the interesting drum highlight for "Carol of the Drum". The choir was directed by Mrs. William Hearn and Miss Lois Grasby, directors of the junior choirs in the two chur- ches. (Continued on page 7) 0 Bible Society Collects $440 The Clinton Branch of the Canadian Bible Society report that, as a result of the canvass carried out in Clinton in No- vember, the sum of $440 has been turned over to the London office of the Society. The officers of the local br- anch expressed appreciation for the generous contribution for this very worthy work, They also expressed thanks to those who helped carry out the canvass. homes being constructed' which will be added to the rail when completed. This figure could run well over $30,000. At 'the same meeting, council approved building permits in The amount of $7,000. Included were a $6,000 house for Earl Doucette and a. $1,000 addition for Kelvin Jervis, to be used a's a developing room for his film processing business. Receive. Thanks Council received two COM, mlirliCatjons which may be termed slightly unusual, as they were thank you letters for services rendered, Mrs. Percy Atkinson, London, .wrote and thanked council for repairing a laneway behind business establishments she owns on Albert, Street, and the Clinton Hospital Ladies Aux- iliary sent along their thanks for the use of the council chambers for their recent suc- cessful penny sale: "It's nice to get a thank you once in awhile," commented councillor Alice Thompson aft- er the latter letter bad been read. A third letter was received from Ralph Postma, advising council he felt the town was liable for damages to his car, which were caused when, he ran over a broken stop sign. The post had been broken off to within a few feet of the ground and damaged the under Winter' traffic conditions played havoc with area drivers last week, but only two people were hurt, both being CHSS students who were 'passengers in a schdol bus which went in- to the ditch on the 16th core. cession of Goderich Township last Wednesday :.afternoon, Ontario Provincial Police al Goderich. report there were 45 students on the bus when it skidded going around a curve and toppled onto its left side in the ditch, ' Maureen O'Sullivan, RR 2, Clinton, sustained 'contusions to her head, while Brenda Forbes, RR 2, Clinton, fractured her right clavical. The rest of the students and the driver, Harvey Ashton, 51, Clinton, were shaken up, bat not injured. The bus was owned by Mur- phy Bus Lines and police esti- mate damage at close to $1,000 to the left side and windshield. On Monday of this week, a. car driven, by Edward Wendorf, 131 Rattenbury Street East, Clinton, went out of control on highway ' 8 about three, miles east of Clinton and struck a small tree when it skidded into the ditch. part of the vehicle to an am- ount of $28, • Council learned the letter had been turned over to the in- surance agent for his considera- tion, Want Welk. Cleared Doping a report of the gen- eral government committee, Mayor W, J. Miller asked if it would be possible to have the caretaker at the town hall clear the steps and sidewalk after snowfalls, Mayor Miller noted that mer- chants were often criticised for (Continued on Page 12), o, Vote Here Today Clinton voters go to the 'mils today (Thursday) but regardless of the outcome, there will be a councillor Thompson elected. Candidates in the fight for the lone vacancy on council. are W. Duff Thompson and Mrs. Alice Thompson, who recently lost in a battle for the with William S. The two were named at the second nomination held last Thursday. Foils in Clinton will be open from 9:00 a.ni. to 6:00 p.m, There were no injuries and damage to the vehicle was less than $100. Two Bayfield ladies found themselves in similar circum- stances last week also, when their cars skidded into the ditch off the snout covered .reads. Margaret Ruth Porter, 20, RR 3, Bayfield, went into the ditch on number three county road east of Bayfield on Fri- day, and Donelda Sturgeon, 23, Bayfield, went into a ditch and struck a tree on the second concession . of Tuckersmith Township on Thursday. Damage in both cases was 'less than $100. 0 New Candidate Tops State In Bayfield Voting In what was described as an "exceptionally good vote" by J. M. Stewart, returning offic- er, Bayfield citizens elected one new trustee' on Monday, Frank McFaddin, a merch- ant in the sununer resort, head- ed 'the polls in his bid for a position. He polled 125 votes. Irvine Pease and Fred Arkell were bath returned with Pease receiving 104 votes and Arkell being named on 97, . The defeated candidates and their totals were: Lloyd Mak- ins, 85; Leroy Poth, 53; Frank Peters, 42. There were 196 voters who 'turned out to 'the polls, and al- though there are over 600 nam- es on the- voters list, Mr. Stew- art pointed out there were only about 225 permanent residents, 'the remainder being summer folk. 0 - New President Provides Program For ATOS Club Harvey Johnston, manager of HuronVieW, Was elected presi- dent of the Ontario Street United. Church ACTS Men's Club last Tuesday, and also prOvided. the prograni. The new prosidont. gave tin illustrated talk on Trinidad and made the members Wish for a return of the sunny,_ weather, Other officers elected by the year-Old club were as follows: Grant Mills; pretident„ Rev. Grant . past president, Al Jews-on;. voce-president, Robert .Mann; second vice.pre- sident Harold Wettlaufer;- sed,, realty,- Robert Hunter; treastir, er, , Harold Tyndall. . The members enjoyed .4 de- lightful.. turkey dinner at this 'their ChristmaS meeting. dent of the Ontario Foderation of Agriculture, w h o' was guest speaker at the event. • Musgrave. explained that 'un- der the present 'act, any con- cern can pledge inventory and accounts receivable to the bank for credit, and this inventory is Often 'farmers' unpaid produce. If a firm declares. bank-. ruptcy; 'the banks can claim this unpaid produce after the employees have received their back wages, The amendment being pre- sented in. the House of Com- mons as a private member's bill would - place the farmers next in line to the employees, to receive payment for their unpaid produce, "The product -is a result of the farmer's work as much . es a labourers," Musgrave noted, "and a farmer may have his whole season's work at risk". 'lie noted some cases where ulations will be implemented forthwith," the Ontario presi- dent announced. This brought. a round of ap- plause from the members, who have staged a long battle with margarine producers, At their annual 15 years ago, a resolu- tion was presented asking that intiroarine. manufacture and tales be outlawed in Canada. The F of A delegates were also informed that the Ontario group were stilt pressing for an egg marketing scheme, on a trial basis. Musgrave, who was born in McKillop Township, reported a request had been presented to operate the plan for two years without a vote. He noted that during this time the plan could be modi- fied, lengthened or dropped. In concluding his address, the speaker noted that many chan- ges were coming for Ontario farmers, and they must meet the challenge with reason and logic. "We can try and' steer our direction by paying attention to progress and research trends," he stated, "but we can't stop change." Mr. Musgrave was introduc- ed by Warren Zurbrigg, past (Continued on page 12) Council Provides Unsolicited Gift In Appreciation Of Merchants' Work Ree. Peter L. Dymond, rector of St. Paul's .Church', Clinton; has been appointed rector of St. Mark's Chttreh, Landon, ef- fectiveJatatary 15,, it was an, nOttheed by Rt. key. a N. Lux. -ten, .. OishOp.of Huron. Dymond Will succeed. Rev. Jack... Langford, Who moved Comfert, TeXas, November 1, Dymond is a native of WiriCheater, England, He seref, ed With the Royal' Air . Force during the Second wotidWat, After the War, he worked with the Hydro„tleetric POWer COM= mission of Ontario arid in the federal civil service ..116 cirri- Meted his theological studies at Huron 'college,. In 1957, Dymond WAS ordained deaden by Bishop Luxton and appoint- ed to the three-point, pariSh . I•nrktell, Re nieVed o Clinton't in May 1961, ittikittikitt********tittiktetti**********6*************6000400144.ftwesitiftwettittitt*titilitititt*OritithtititiOttekitolt Advertisers and news con- tributors to the ...News-Rec- ord are asked to take note that next week's edition will be printed earlier than usual, and therefore all copy should be in earlier. The paper will be printed early on Wednesday, Decem- ber 18 and is planned to go into the mails in the 'after- noon, rather than the Thurs- day morning schedule norm- ally followed. Advertising and news copy should be in the Office by Monday to ensure publice- ton, This will facilitate our preparation of the annual Christmas edition which Will be printed on Monday, De- cember 23, and copy shbuld be in nu later than Satur- day, December 21, AlI contributors ere atked to keep these earlier publi. cation dates in Mind to avoid any disappointment. Two CMS Girls Injured In Bus Crash; Winter Driving Plays Havoc Here The Clinton Marching Royals, under the direction of George Wonch, cen- t:19d the Topnotch reed trophy as the best band in the recent Santa Claus Parade tit Seaforth. Your members of the band are shown, here admiring the t jr0ohpnhsytoti D , From the left are: Carol Reichert, awn Crigg, Doug McCann and Tisa The band will be featured along with the Clinton Legion Pipe Band in the Santa Clans parade in Clinton this Saturday. 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