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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1967-06-08, Page 1Column THE HURON RECORD — 86th Year $5.00 Per Year . 1? Cents Per Copy 12 PagesBy S. J. K. ■ TOOK what could be called the mini-tour of Huron County Centennial School just south of Brucefield on last Friday after­ noon. Occasion was the school's Centennial Day when children and teachers were decked, out in Centennial attire and morns ' and dads were welcomed! to the. school to view and 'ap­ preciate. . We hadn't actually seen the school since, it was built. We have watched with considerable interest from Highway 4 almost every step of the construction, but we hadn't been on the lo­ cation until last week. It was quite an experience, especially since our only impressions of it beforehand had been from architect’s drawings.# * PERHAPS the first thing that impressed us as we walked into the huge school was the color . , . marvellous cool, vib­ rant, exciting color so taste­ fully arranged. Next we noticed the numbers of displays Which1 lined the halls . . . lovely art­ work done by the children ob­ viously under the direction of .artistic teachers Who showed the way to new and different kinds of picture-making, The auditorium, we • were told, was just large enough to accommodate the student body providling the balcony sections are used. A peek into the stor- ■ age rooms off the r gymnasium floor revealed plenty of sports ■ equipment all kinds’ ... a real paradise for the kid who love to compete in all types of activities.' ’ And the students impressed us. Wonderful, happy young­ sters with their whole lives a- head of them and every reason (Continued on Page Seven) THE NEW ERA — 102nd Year No. 23-—The Home Roper With The News CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 1967 COMMUNITY CENTRE DONATIONS The total donations to Clin­ ton and District Community Centre Centennial Fund now stands at $32,677.71. We again remind Clinton and district persons .that they can send their donation to the co­ ordinator of the canvass, Ted McCullough at his office, Huron Co-operative Medical Services, or leave your donation with any member of the community centre committee. The $220 coming in this week were from: Frank McGregor ... Anonymous ............ J. W. Counter ...... Charles W. Brown Margaret A. Bridle K*. G, Flett ......... Victor Darasch....... -----------o---- $ 10.00 5.00 , 100.00 , 50.00 5.00 25.Q0 , 25.00 Recent Promotions At CFB Clinton Promotions recently announc­ ed at CFB Clinton were as follows: Sergeant J. B. L. Carty (cook), promoted to Flight Ser­ geant; Corporal J. R. Gallant (Radar Tech. Ground), promot­ ed to Sergeant; LAC M Chaw­ run (Telecommunications Tech.) and LAC D. A. Park (Supply Tech.), promoted to COrporaM • A-'l R W, EBm notMwTT'tfi" Ai Some of the Best Horses in Ontario During the official opening ceremonies of Clin­ ton's 113th fair on Saturday, the 24 horses in the special township class were lined up between the speakers platform and the nearly filled grandstand. This special class of three heavy draught agricul- I For Huron County opening exer- Mrs, Wiilfred in charge of Naughton’s department. ’ The corporation buys school deben­ tures from local authorities at- a saving of approximately one percent interest per year. Thvee central school boards in Hutton riding Will, benefit by more than $20,000 annually from the recent extension of the Ontario Department of Edu­ cation’s capital grants program. Huron MPP Charles Mac- Naughton reports this week. The amount represents sav­ ings to ratepayers" in five mun­ icipalities of up to 1?A mills on tins year’s tax rates. ’ Hay. Township School Area, whose levy also applies in Zur­ ich and Hensail, will get ap­ proximately $6,500 in addition­ al grants this year toward de­ benture costs of school pro­ jects ,in both villages. The in­ crease is the equivalent of 1.58 mills. Stephen’s" school board will receive an additional $5,760 an­ nually over the lifetime' of the debenture for that township’s new central school. This equals approximately one mill of the .board’s levy, which affects Grand Bend. Township Clerk Wilmar Wein said this and other in­ creased educational grants' per­ mitted the beard to reduce its rate by IV2 mills this year. For the new Huron Centen­ nial School at Brucefield, the increase this year is about $2,600 or roughly half a mill. Next year, however, when the first debenture costs- are met, "the additional assistance -Wftf amount to $9,500 or about 1% mills. The Brucefield school levy applies to Stanley and Tucker­ smith townships, part of Gode­ rich township and the village of Bayfield.. This relief for municipal ratepayers results from the re­ cent announcement by Educa­ tion Minister William G. Davis that the new capital grants' pro­ gram -would be made retro­ active to the calendar years 1965 and 1966. Previously tpe new grant plan applied only to approvals granted from 1967 on. Local school- boards also have benefited from the , Ontario Education Capital Aid Corpor­ ation, administered by Mr. Mae- The Long ond The Short Of It Not everyone at Huron Centennlial School near Brucefield was in 1867 dress last Friday at the Cen­ tennial Day event there. Here we see the difference between what grandma wore to school and what the modern young miss wears into the classroom. Mini­ skirts and mesh stockings on Shirley Daymon (left) and Delores Telford (right) are in direct contrast ' ‘ .to the Centennial garb worn by Carol McLaughlin . (centre left) and Diane McKay. (News-Record Photo) Letter to Editor i Variety Night Program To Start Goderich Twp The ambitious committee for the Goderich Township Centennial variety night show, which is to be held on Friday, June 16 at 8:30- p.m. at Holmesville Sbhool, , met with their MIC. for the special evening, . Robin E. Thompson and Ross Merrill, lighting and sound man and discussed further 'plans for the big out-of-doors show. This is just •’Otte part of the three-day Centennial weekend (June 16-17-18).- During the meeting all the acts from the variety show were explained, discussed and further developed:. The follow- ; tural or general -purpose horses, any age, owned , within one township is always a feature of Clinton ' Spring Fair; there were eight entries. ..The Hon. ‘Charles S. MaeNaughton, Huron MPP and treasurer of Ontario is shown at the microphone when this picture was taken. (News-Record Photo) In The Navy Connie Beck, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, William Beck, James Street, Clinton, has joined the WRENS of. the Royal Can­ adian Na‘vy •and is at pre­ sent taking basic training Canadian Forces Base, Cornwallis, Nova Scotia. Ideal weather —- in fact 'it was hot •— a record number of entries, and everything went off as scheduled, made Clinton’s 113th annual fair a tremendous success. last Saturday. The new community centre and arena just completed in the! community park was. used for the pet show, rabbit and poultry exhibits; and the baby show with a record 24 ’ entries was held in the freshly painted and1 tiled auditorium. (See* baby show story ahd pictures on page five). - During the official opening ceremonies at 2:00 p.m., all the speakers complimented Clinton and district on the new ^centre. M, L. “Tory” Gregg; London, was again the most efficient master* of ceremonies during the afternoon and.evening. The fair was officially opened by Floyd A. Lashley, Toronto, director of agriculture and hor­ ticultural societies for the Ont­ ario Department of Agriculture and Food. He is also secretary of the Ontario Plowmen’s^ As­ sociation and spent much time in Huron-* last fall at the Inter­ national Plowing Match. Mr. Lashley' reminded the crowd that 1967 was the 175th anniversary of agricultural Soc­ ieties in Ontario as. well as Can-' ada’s 100th anniversary. The first fair in Ontario was in 1792.' Speaking about the new com­ munity 'centre he said it would serve agriculture groups as well as many other community act­ ivities. He said Clinton should get .all that is allowed in grants from the Ontario Community Centres Act and the Agricul­ tural Societies Act. *U“ < Huron West WL District Annual Hears Reports; Elects '67-68 Slate ing persons reported: Everett McIlwain on the official open­ ing; Jean Ginn for .Holmes­ ville 'Hi C’s Canadian ■ Pa­ geant’; Jean Ginn for Tay­ lor’s Corner* Revue; Elmer Trick for Goderich Town­ ship hoedown; Millie Lobb for “Fond Memories of Fashion; Marion Powell for the play, “True Blue and Trusted” and John Slierisema for the public school' choir. The committee is sincerely grateful for . the wonderful co-operation of the .entire township and are looking forward to a very entertain-- ing program on June 16. Delegates from nine branch­ es in the district of West Hur­ on met in Ontario St. United Church, Clinton, for their an­ nual meeting recently. The dis­ trict president, Colclough was both sessions. Following the cases a minute of silence was held to the memory of the late Mrs. A. T. Lamb, -the district president who passed away last fall. Mrs. Cliifford Holland of Clinton extended a welcome to the delegates and visitors. The minutes of the previous meet­ ing were accepted as read by the secretary, Mrs. James Hor­ ton, Goderich. She also gave the financial statements of the district and1 gave out the finan­ cial statements of the ten bran­ ches. , It was decided1 to again spon­ sor a child through the Save the Children Fund. - Mrs. W. Bradnock, FWIO Board. Director ratified the dis­ trict directors and gave out questionnaires on Safety in the Kitchen, United Nations and Cultural Aotiviitiies. Mrs. Ter­ ence Hunter gave the auditors' report. In her president’s message, Mrs. Colclough thanked all the branches for their kindness and stated that when she visited the branches it just seemed like one big happy family exchang­ ing ideas. She told of the thrill Clinton News-Record, D^ar Editor: Enclosed is money order for renewal of subscription as per conversation at Friendship Re­ union My what a Wonderful * time I hady it was like a person­ al reception as far as I Was concerned And so nice to- meet all my friends that I hadn't seen for quite a few years, Ry three o'clock my voice had -al* Most completely disappeared. The Friendship Guild, certainly had things in Order and Under control at all titties but then they always did! In your write Up in the paper there Was one thing that Was forgotten and The Weather 1967 196$ High Low High Low May 31 66 42 54 34 June i 76 43 59 30 2^78 52 68 32 3 88 51 74 47 4 80 55 83 54 ' 5 83 57 81 58 6 82 61 82 52 j .. •ttaiihi 3V I think deserves “honorable mention”; that is the thanks due to the’ husbands ,of -the metabdrs for all the£r -help, such as when the new floors were laid in the large Sunday School room and the Owen Memorial Hail; the club bought the ma­ terials and the husbands did all the labor'for free. Ahd did you ever-think of all the baby-sit­ ting these honorable’-mentions did in the past twenty-five yeais? I wish to thank everyone for such a glorious day and to say once again hoiw wonderful it WaS to see veryone/in'the club and out of it, including your­ self. Sincerely yburs, MRS. HELEN (Ellibtt) JONES P.O. Box 251, Port Stanley, June 5, 1967. , ED. NOTE: Mrs. Jones was one of the organizers and the first president of St. Paul’s An­ glican Church, Friendship Guild which held a 25th anniversary bn Sunday, May 28. This Is What Makes Clinton Spring Fair One Of The Best Horse Shows In Ontario Orval Bestard of Thorndale is always a regular prize winner at Clinton Spring Fair and hfe lead team in this photo .Was judged the best dressed team oh the grounds. The judging took place at the evening horse show While the totifS horse tandem hitches Were being judged, Saturday Wight. (News-Record Photo) of presenting certificates to 4-H Club members on their Achieve­ ment Days.. Mrs. Tom Allen played-two selections on her accordion and Mrs, Wellington Good, of Blyth, spoke on the use of Pennies for Friendship. Each treasurer presented their pennies. Mrs, Good brought With her a dis­ play of dolls dressed in the native costume of India. ' • Miss Sharon Carroll, home economist gave the report of the 4-H work in the County and stated that 702 girls in Huron had completed the pro­ ject, A World of Food in Canada. She stated that the fall project would be cotton ac­ cessories for the club girl’s bed­ room. She illustrated the cush­ ions they would be making and also a sample of Italian hem­ stitching. ’’ Miss Carroll said that the senior training schools would be on yeast breads with freez­ er forums next year. Mrs. Tom Allen, Londesboro, convener for Agriculture and Canadian Industries reported from all branches giving the highlights of each. Mrs. Earl Anderson reported for Historical Research and Current Events- and told about the officers’ conference on this topic at Guelph this spring. She .stated that some are keeping scrapbooks bn current events in their own. community. Mrs. Charles Johnston, Blyth, v convener of Home Economics and Health reported on her re­ ports’ received, and gave a sum­ mary; Miss Barbara Watkins reported on the Junior Insti­ tute activity in West Huron; Mrs. Charles Nelson reported on resolutions and had an at­ tractive poster and said that a roll ball had been answered by naming a Centennial resolution. The public relations officer, Mrs. Norman Clairmont, Gode­ rich, gave a summary told of different activities of all the branches. She also told What each branch was doing to mark this Centennial yean, Mrs. Harty Strang, presi­ dent of the London Area brought greetings and announc­ ed that the ttrha convention Would be on November 7. and 8 at the Carousel Motel, Lott* don. The ten districts will. de­ pict ten years since Confedera­ tion and they are asking for Slides of branch activities. Mrs, Strang was introduced by' Mrs- Tdit Clark and tanked by Mrs. WariOh Zinn of Dungannon.. The dinner Was- served by the ladies of Ontario Street Church .and the address of wei/como was given by Mrs. Don Symons, Clinton. Mrs. J. Aitcheson, of Wingham, replied.. Mrs. Grant Mills on behalf of her husband welcomed the ladies to the church. Following the dinner an old time skit was present­ ed by the members of the Clinton WI. An impressive memorial ser­ vice was in th® charge of Mrs. Terence Hunter and Mrs. Ray Moore. Those remembered were: Mrs. John Wheeler, Mrs. Wes. Shobbrook, Mirs. Wheat- (Continued on Page Twelve) Mr. and Mnsl. Lashley,, drove in the parade, from the Legion Hail, Kirk Street, to the com­ munity park in a horse and buggy. They were in Centennial costume and personally visited all exhibits at the fair, Mrs. Lashley presented the prizes, at the baby show. Other speakers at the opening ceremonies were: Mayor Don Symons who com­ mented on the 113 years of con­ tinuous fairs in Clinton; Hon. Charles S. MacNaugh- ton, Huron MPP and treasurer of Ontario; Murray Gaunt, Wingham, Huron-Bruce MPP, who is sometimes’ referred to’ as the agriculture critic in the Ontario legislative assembly; Robert McKinley, Huron MP; . Don McKenzie, warden of Hur­ on County and reeve of Ash-' field Township; Group Captain K. R. Green­ away, base commander at'CFB Clinton, who will'be leaving this area soon, said he enjoyed be­ ing a part of Clinton and area during his, term here; he also - congratulated the area on their brand new community centre. Huron Society Egmond tary of persons make the fair the success it was.- ' Adam J. McMurray, the 90- yeareold former secretary of the fair recalled having showed a team of horses at Clinton spring fair 68 years ago. A new exhibitor in heavy horses at 'this year’s fair was Mr. and- Mrs, Den Castagnasso, RR. 2, Embro. They showed Clydes dales, ’Mr, Gastagniasiso is president and his wife is Secre­ tary of - the Ontario Clydesdale Club, A picture of the Castagnasso horses and a story about the -, •• ‘ family appearod^te^i^Mlfe^^ ■* ■ the London Free Press this spring, Clinton’s fair secretary William G. Riehl sent the Cas- tagnassos a prize list, and they Showed at Ollinton fair for the first time on Saturday. • Two veteran horse exhibitors dlid not show this year. Peter L. Graham from Merton- has had a session in the hospital and Orval Bannerman & Son- from Monkton. Mr. Bannerman's son was injured recently in a trac­ tor accident, but they were at the fair as spectators. The following persons showed heavy horses; Weldon F. Burrell, Wood- stock; Don Castagnasso. Embro ;. (Continued on Page Twelve) Central Agricultural president Jack Van- was very comp&heh- his directors' and all who co-operated to Former President In Centennial Dress ife and William pale# R-R 1 Clinton, won the special prize of $5.00 for the best Centennial ' dressed couple at Clinton Spring Fair on Saturday. Mr. Pale is a former president of Huron Central Agricultural Society, a former exhibitor Of horses and dairy cattle and a well-known judge Of horses. The only other* entry in this special 1967 class Was . Mr. and Mrs. B. Chaisson of Matilda Street. (The beard is real!). ('N'ews-Becoi’d Photo)