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Clinton News Record, 1955-12-15, Page 1tie list QCotumn (By W. 0.111.1 A SAD TALE TO TELL IS THIS one told to us ... of the Clinton lady who fed a single tame spar- row all through the cold fall, with crumbs . and it had become very tame indeed, coming to eat,. almost before the crumbs hit the'. Then 'the other day, theyeheard a thump on the kitch- en door, and on investigating, -saw a hawk leaving the scene in a hurry., The single little spar- row lay on the ground breathing its last, . . Already the lady is missing her little friend... * * * CLINTON IS VERY LOVELY these evenings... white snow all around sets • off the Christmas sparkling lights . , ..special chains of coloured bulbs in store wind- ows... Christmas trees well light- ed in homes and in stores... The big town tree lighted, standing tall at the corner of the Post Of- fice park. . The coloured chain looped across the face of the cen- tury old town hall ,, . . the four, gay strands of lights at the main intersection, throughtfully erect- ed by the Chamber of Commerce a year ago '.. , All of thesegive a really bright and cheery atmos- phere to the 'hub town of the county". It's a pleasure to be out and about,, * �, * AT RCAF STATION, TOO, THE lights are adding a •festive air , , Santa Claus going down a chim- ney . ., . Santa and all his eight reindeer ... snowmen ... many Christmas trees , . , and of course that distinctive Station Clinton decor , . the silo with its spiral of lights and greenery, topped by a gleaming white cross. , Up at the Adastral Park houses, too, Christmas gleams from every .home.. . The A/V/M Hugh Camp- bell Public School rings with the voices of children getting ready for Christmas...:* * AND FOR SPECIAL MENTION do not miss seeing thehuge big tree which has been lighted in the drive -way at the Huron County Home , . . Here is a per- fect erfect monster of a tree , . , lighted from crown to foot -a master- piece of Christmas trees .. * ** FOR ALL OF THE DECORAT- ions, though, we were not really in the swim of Christmas, until we. visited St. Faul's church on Tuesday night for a "sneaky' pre- view of the pageant which they plan to present next Sunday night .. The sight of youngsters tak- ing their parts as wisemen, shep- herds, angels and cherubim brings to mind earlier Christmas- es. and the enthusiasm of the children in it. , . truly a lovely season of theyear. . * * IF YOU DON'T- HAPPEN TO get a copy of the Globe and Mail regularly . . . it would be inter- esting to get a copy of last Sat- urday's paper. .. especially if you have ever lived in the Canadian west or have relatives there , In itonthe feature page , . . is a story about prairie winters, written by Catherine Plumtree, Clinton, . , and it is very well done indeed, .. espeeieBy the bit about Cluistmas; no evergreen trees un- less they were imported, and then the writer felt that it was dis- loyal to the prairie poplar , . You'll enjoy the article if you can manage to find it. . THE NEW ERA -91st YEAR No. 50 -The Boone Paper With the News News- CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY,' DECEMBER 15, 1955 THE NEWS -RECORD -75th. YEAR 7 cents a copy - $3.00 a year Clinton Legion Branch New Executive For 1956 Above are pictured the 1956 officers and executive of Clinton Branch No, 140, Canadian Legion, taken after the installation ceremony at the first annual election night banquet in the Legion Memorial Hall, Monday evening. Major Pat Biggs, provin- cial secretary of the Ontario Command of the Canadian Legion, was guest speaker and installing officer. (Photo by Hodges) Front row (left to . right) : 3. E. Dale, treasurer; Arthur Leyburne, second" vice-president; Major Biggs; W. 3- Denomme, president; Herman Young, Kincardine, Zone Commander; Doug. Andrews, first vice-president; Gordon Herman, secretary. Back row (left to right) : Laurie Colquhoun, Robert Campbell, George Campbell, Robert Draper, Ken C, Cooke, Alfred Crozier, Roy Fitzsimons, all members of the executive; J. W. Counter, Im- mediate past president; Elector Kingswell, an executive member. CDCI Commencement Students Get Awards Large crowds attended both per- formances of the annual Clinton and District Collegiate Institute commencement last Thursday and Friday evening. They were treat- ed to an excellent program of singing by junior and senior choirs, a one -act comedy, gymn- astic display and -presentations of diplomas. A humourous feature of the program was a Tv revue, written, directed and produced by Grade XIII pupils, in which famous tel- evision personalities were imper- sonated. Taking part were Glen Sturgeon as Renew Ray; Liber - ace, Ian Griffith; Bob Hope, Randy Hoodspi'th; Don Cornish, Ken Porter, Dennis Weymouth, ,Carl Falconer, Ken Keyes, Dick Snell and Glen McDonald were "San Quentin Cuties"; Claire Tay- lor, Gordon Johns and Glen Mc- Donald were starred In "Pick the Stars" while James Howes and Marlene Walsh featured the $64,- SurveyReport- Shows Poor eed Sown Here Members of the Huron County Soil and Crop Improvement As- . zonation, who attended the 10th anniversary banquet and meeting at Londesboro were told thee fanners in the county have been planting too high a percentage of weed seeds with their grain seed, They were told by Chuck Kings- bury, fieldrnan, Crops, Seeds, and Weeds Branch, O.A,C., Guelph, that recent reports from a seed drill survey inthe county pre- sented "not too good a picture," and that there is need for im- provement, G. W. ,'Montgomery, agricultural representative for Huron County, told the gathering that it is utter- ly amazing to see the poor line of seed Huron county farmers plant, and that the farmer who bypasses the seed dealers to buy seed from his neighbor is "licked before he starts," The seed drill survey, for which samples were taken from each of the 16 townships in Huron county by the county weed inspector, W. R. Dougall, Hensall, showed that of the 50 samples of cereals used, 64 per cent were Grade 1, while 12 were • rejected because of weed seeds. Of the 25 small seeds samples, 36 percent graded No, 1 and over one quarter were reject- ed because of weed seeds, In contrast, cereal seeds from cleaning plants graded '75 per cent No. 1, while only 5 per cent was rejected -against 58 per cent No. 1 from ,farm cleaned samples with 14 per cent rejects. Cammpatison with'. other seed drill surveys taken in pant years in the County shows some improvement. In 1948, grades showed 29 pecent No. 1, with 34 percent rejects. in 1952, there were 44 percent No. 1, with 28 percent rejects, and this Yeas 55 percent showed. No. 1, Grade, while there were only 17 percent rejects. The survey showed only ' six samples free of weed seeds in the cereal division, one in small seeds, and the county was the onlyone The Weather 1955 1954 High Low High Low Dec, $ 35 28 30 25 9 33 15• 36 25 10 24 2 1 29 22 32 9 12 ..31 24 35 20 13 .30 24 32 1.1 14 34� 24 Snow: 12 ins Snc33w: 2 i.n18s in Ontario tested this year, that showed any of the prohibited nox- ious weed - field bindweed. The Heldman also reported on the managed -pasture project which started one year ago on five acre fields as an experiment to see what results could be obtained with good mixtures, high fertility aid good rnanagement. The J. Scott Chuff farm at Sea forth, said Mr. Kingsbury, man- aged anaged to get about 300 to 350 pas- ture days per acre. The project aims at a minimum of 180. Elected for a second year were: president, R. W. Procter, R.R. 5, Brussels; 1st vice-president, Harry Sturdy, Auburn; 2nd vice-presi- dent, Alan Walper, R.R. 3, Park- hill; G. W. Montgomery, agricul- tural representative for Huron county, secretary -treasurer. The executive members include: W. R. Dougall, Hensall, county weed inspector; Russell Balton, R,R, 1, Dublin, past president; and H. H. Strang, R.R. 1, Hensall, a provincial director for •Huron, Perth and Bruce counties. Directors include: East Wawa - nosh, Harry Sturdy, Auburn; Hay, i)elbert Geiger, Zurich; Staniey, Einer Webster, Varna; Usborne, Harry Dougall, RR. 3, ' Exeter; Tuckersmith, Robert Allan, Bruce - field; Hullett, Oliver Anderson, L.ndesboro;; McKillop, George Wheatley, R.R. 1, Dublin; Grey, William Turnbull, R.R. 2, Brus- sels; Howick, Fred Doubledee, R. R. 1, Wroxeter; Turnberry, Clar- ence Shaw, Wingham; Ashfield, Ralph Foster, R,R, 3, Goderich; Morris, R. W. Procter, Brussels; West Wawanosh, Torn Webster, R.R. 2, Auburn; Goder- ich, Walter Forbes, R.R. 2, Clint- on; Colbonne,.'William :Clark, Init. 5, Goderich; and Stephen, Alan Waiper, B.R.,3, Parkhill. Tne nominating camintttee in- cluded William Turnbull, Brussels, Eimer Robinson, Goderich, and A. Walper, Parltliill I )ouglas May, Exeter, - president of the Exeter Junior Fanners was vaned the association's represent- ative an the Turnip Growers' .Com- rnittee of the Ontario Soil and Crop . Ireprot amen(: Association. Ile succeeds Harold "Bob" Hunter, E:•:eier•, who has been chairman of he' committee for t:he, past 12 years. Lntertsuinrxient for the evening ems provided by Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Ince and Bob Russell all of Exeter, and Mrs, Gawdie, Lon - (ion (Continued on Page Three) 000 Yen Question." Presentation 01 Awards Guest speaker Thursday night was Rev. Arthur Watson, Blyth, who also presented the intermed- iate certificates. Friday evening Rev. Hugh C. Wilson was the speaker and presented• the grad- uation diplomas. George L. Fal- coner, chairman of the school board presented the athletic cups and shields. Seholarsb p Presented The Sir Ernest Cooper Scholar- ship, which is donated each year by a graduate of the school Sir E. Cooper, now of London, Eng:, was presented to John McDougall, Blyth, who is presently enrolled in an'. engineering course at Queen's University, Kingston. The award for target shooting was presented to Earl Livermore, Clinton, while track and field champions who received recogni- tion included: Marjorie Goldswor- thy, Katherine McGregor, Betty Jean Ross, Jeanne Etue, Dennis Waymouth, Clayton Groves, Way- ne Harris and James Carters Honor graduation diplomas went to Bruce Ashdown,Kenneth Carter, Donald Cornish, Tames Howes, John McDg, ou all . Doreen McKenzie, Betty Postill, Helen Potter, Charles Shobbrook, Ron- ald Steepe, and Joyce Townshend. Graduation diplomas for tee general course were presented to, Glenyce Rainton, Lorna Barrie, Shirley Brandon, Alice Caldwell, Jacqueline Chuff, Barbara Ford, Robert Galbraith, Ian Griffiths, Joanne Hodgins, Randolph Hood- spith, Louise Hyde, Ruth Jackson, Pauline Jervis, Gordon Johns, Peter Jones, Donald Ladd, Mar- garet Ellen Lawson, Glen MCDon- ald, Marilyn Martin, Beverley Merrier, Judith Ogston, Kenneth. Porter, George Ross, Patricia Scruton, Thomas Shanahan, Mav- is Steepe, Arthur, Tyndall, Nick- olas Van den Assem, Willis Wal- pole, Marlene Walsh, Margery Webster, Nancy Webster. Graduation diplomas in the special commercial ,class were presented to Marilyn Ashton, Shirley Badley, Ellen Boyce; Doris Cooper, Delphine Erb, Doris Hut- chins, Edith Jones, June Mc- Clinchey, Jean McGregor, Marion Makin, . Anne Medd, Patricia Murney, Barbara Oliver, Anne Ostrom, Doris Postal,' Katherine Powell, Louis Rau, Arlene Rich- mond, Douglas Shobbrook, Muriel Shobbrook, Roni Waldron, Leis Webster. . Intermediate certificates were received by Cameron Addison.., Frank Armstrong, Douglas Barn- ett, Douglas Batkin, Rhea Beach, Beverley Boyes, Stephen Brown, Howard Cartwright, Alfred Clif- ford, Robert Chuff, Thomas Cun- ningham, Audrew Duizer, Ken- neth enneth Dutot, Janet Elliott, Phyllis Elliott, Russell Faber, Edelgard, Fangrath, Gerda Fangrath, John Finley, Dorothy Flynn, Kenneth Gaunt, David George, Robert Gib• bings, Elizabeth Gingerich, Iva Glazier, Frank Glew, Lenora' Ham- ilton, Beverley Heard, Bonnie Hoffman, Barbara Holland, Jella Hoytema, Maxine LeBeau, Ken- neth Liyermore, Donald Lobb, Marguerite Lyon, Robert McAlp- ine, Jane McCook, Marie McFar- lane, Katherine McGregor, Garth McKnight Robert McLean, Mar- ilyn Meda David Middleton, Kar- en Moodie, Beatrice Murch, Mur- ray Neal, Paige Phillips, Kenneth Potter, Marilyn Potter, Nancy Powell, June Richmond, , Donna Sharp, Gordon Tebbutt, - Shar n Thompson, Cornelia Treffers, Car- ol. Tyrenan, Eileen Wright. Junior Choir SOPRANOS: Marilyn Hoyer, Margaret Skov, Mary Ladd,'Dian- ne O'Brien, Sylvia Bell, Frances Flynn, Jean Hodgins, Margaret Dalrymple, , Glenda McDougall, Fay Gaunt, Darlene Stanley, Katherine Blacker, Nancy McJar- lanc, Valerie Cameron; Eileen Joshing, Mary Anne Nekvcoinbe, Frances McCullough, Mdry Hut- chins, Judy Chuff, Jean Rathnvell, Anne Westlake, Mary Grainger, Lois Falconer, Patsy Dawst' n, (Continued on page seven) -Late Sports- Colts Beat Atoms 4-3; Take Over Third Place Clinton Colts took over third place in the WOAA Big 8 Inter- mediate group last night with a 6-4 win aver Watford Atoms. Murray Colquhoun was the big gun for the Colts scoring three goals and assisting in another. Lee, Strong and McDonald were the other Calt scorers. Clinton jumped into a 4.0 lead in the first period,- both teams :cored twice in the second and Watford came up with two more in the third. Fourteen penalties were handed out in the fast rug- ged game. The game marked the official opening of Watford's new artific- ial ice plant. TURKEF, DRAW , Next Wednesday evening; De- cember 21, at the Zurich -Colts hockey game, a draw will take place for five huge turkeys. Tic- kets: are available from players or officials of the club. This game promises to be a thriller, as Zur- ich are out to defeat the Colts, four of whom played for Zurich Legion Election; Annual Banquet Major; Pat Biggs, provincial secretary of the Ontario Command of the Canadian Legion, installed the 1956 officers of Clinton Bran- ch No. 140, at the first annual election banquet, Monday evening,, Over 130 Legionaires and guests were served a sumptuous turkey dinner by the Ladies Auxiliary to the Legion. Major Biggs said, "It is a pleas- ure to come to a branch where all things Legion -wise are prosper- ing.' After listening to the bus- iness part of the meeting, the speaker said he could offer no helpful suggestions to the officials here. The speaker dealt with Leg- ion matters on the provincial level. A brief by Dr. W. J. Dunlop, On - STORES TOURS DURING CHRLSTIYIAS MONTH Clinton stores will remain open every Wednesday after- noon during December, it has been announced. This will include Wednesday, December 27, the Wednesday following Christmas. Most of the stores will re- main open every evening until 9 o'clock from now until Christmas Day. Stores will close on Mon- day, December 26 and on Tuesday, December 27, which has been proclaimed Boxing Day in Clinton. White Bull Goes To Mexico Royal Jason, 15 -month-old white Shorthorn bull, is pictured here with his former owner, Bruce T, Keys, Varna, Royal Jason is now the property of the Mexican Government and is now an his way to a new home in the tropic zone. He and his sire, Ash fair Royal Command, jointly owned by Clifford H. Keys and Sons, as well as one bull from the herd of Roy and Harold Pepper, Oakshade Farm, Seafotth, were chosen because of their excel- lence proven for breeding purposes, and because their white colouring is mare satisfactory for hot climates, last winter. With The Farm Forums RICK ELLIOTT WITH COLTS ti 1 fanswI welcome Co t Clinton at re- ceived Rick Elliott has the news ceived his release from the Sea- forth .Hurons, OHA Junior "B". hockey team, and was in the Colts' lineup in Watford last night. He will play his first :game on Clinton ice on Friday night againstllder- ton. Rick will, be a big asset to the Colts, adding strength to the de- fence, his customary position, and to the offence as he can also take over on left wing, if needed. Rick, although just 20 years old has a wealth of hockey experience. He played minor hockey oh the Clinton Lions -sponsored bantams and midgets before moving to Jun- ior "5" hockey with. Seaford) Baldwins, where he was under the expert eye of coach Ralph "Farmer" McFadden. During his stay in Seaford), the Baldwins went to the all -Ontario sero -finals each year. Mrs. Pocock New Superintendent At County Home Mrs. W alter Pocock,. R.N. Wiegham, on Monday was appoin- ted acting superintendent of the Huron County Home, replacing Mrs. Jacob, who retired an Dec- ember 1. Conformation of the ap- pointment hasyet to be made by the Ontario Minister of Welfare Louis: Cecile. According to A. H. Erskine. spokesman for the Huron County Home Committee which made She appointment, Mrs. Pocock's dut- ies are to commence some time this month. She will take up res- idence in the Home. Mrs. Pocock has been a regis- tered nurse for the past 28 years, and until recently was incharge of the chronic 'wing in Wingham General Hospital She was picked from among 30 applicants, which the Committee said were from as far away es Renfrew. and Tunaskaming, :as well'as hearer to the County. o - I I3ea1 h Unit To Appoint 3 Men Three new members on the County Health Unit Committee will be needed next: year. Reeve William McKenzie, Exeter, and Reeve Melvin Crich, Clinton both are completing their three year term. Reeve Terence Hunt- er, who had been on the commit- tee for one year, will not be at County Council. Reeve Rowland, Grey Township and W. A. Galbraith, clerk at Wingham, who represents the province on tine committee are the other members. The annual banquet far com- rni.ttee members and Unit staff IWas held last night. in Goderich,' SS 4 FARM FORUM The SS 4 Goderich Townshii Farm Forum met at the home of Mr, and Mrs. William Lobb, with 12 members present. The radio topicfor discussion was "Plan- ning Against Disaster," It was decided in this commun- ity, as in any community, a civil defence organization would be IOOF and Rebekah e Lodges Stage g Joint Evening b The IOOF lodge room was the scene of a joint Christmas party held Tuesday evening, December 13, by members of the Rebekah and Odd Fellow Lodges. A well - lighted Christmas tree decorat- ed the room. Euchre and "500" were enjoyed the early part of the evening, Ladies' and men's high prizes for euchre went to Mr. and Mrs. Wil- fred Freeman and low to Miss Isobel Pickett and Mr, Smith. High prizes for "500", Mrs, Bert Rowden and George 'Beattie; low, Mrs. H. B. McAlpine and W. M, Nodiger. This was ,followed by carol singing led by Mrs, W. M. Neill- er., Misses Sylvia Bell and Sandra Addison contributed a .piano duet and ,Miss 'Marjorie Bruder sang two solos accompanied by Mrs. W. E. Perdue. Members Were reminded of the baking sale to be held Saturday, December 27 at two o'clock In the town hall. A bounteous lunch convened by Mrs. Alvin Cox brought the evening to a close. A cake Made and donated by Mrs, R. Benson Sutter was won by Mrs. Clarence Ball. --o Farm Management Groups Formed; Plan Studies Today a South . Huron Farm Management Association is being organized at the Agricultural Of- fice, under the direction of the local office at the Department of Agriculture and. the Economies l3ranch of the OAC, Guelph. Murray Roy, Londesboro, was named president; Ben Strauglian, Benmi'ller, vice-president; Geargs Robertson, RR 5, Goderich, secre- tary -treasurer. The initial meeting dealt with instruction on bow to take a pro- per inventory. The farmers taking part are using the latest faun and proced- ure in farm accounting, and will make -a study of analysing their own farm business. The two year project which is being formed will continue discussion and plannirg at meetings held about four dime a year. practically a necessity in case of military attack and it would be a good idea to follow the Boy Scouts motto "Be Prepared." First-aid training and nursing would be very helpful for one of each fam- ily. Farmers should be ready to fol- low orders, to accept evacuees from stricken areas, to have local organizations' names listed with nearby civil defence organization as being willing to help hi any- way nyway and first-aid kits and fire- fighting equipment should be safe and available. A civil defence organization could wrk very wiRd Crosous andoany otherclosely organization which devotes its efforts to re- lieving distress caused by these material disasters. For recreation, games of "500" were played. Lunch was served by the ladies. The next meeting will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lobb. PARR LINE FORUM (By our Hensall correspondent) Parr Line Fartn Forum met at the home of Frank Mousseau, The forum felt the need for a civil : defence organization in the. conuriunity as a precaution. Civil defence would educate in the ways of best protection; Organizations such as Federation of Agriculture, local councils, etc,, could get all the necessary information on the forming of a civil defence. In this area we are very close to prime targets such as RCAF" Stations Clinton and Centralia, as well as Niagara Falls, Sarnia and London. People should be taught all the facts concerning the consequences and dangers which would follow such an attack, The fortun" played a few games of progressive euchre, winners be- ing: ladies, Mrs John Seldom and Mrs. Howard Adkins; gentlemen, Eldon Jarrett( and John Soidan Review night will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Weido. LIVE WDUI FORUM (By Mea Bert Shobbrook) The Live Wire Faun Forum met at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Joe Frankin with an attendance of 21 adults. The Forum thinks there is no need for civil defence organizations in the county. - It might be alright in urban areas, but unless warning were issued rural Falk would not have time to get there, If disaster should occur, keep a level; head. Farmers could help to care for and feed those who were unfortunate as they have al= ways done be the past, The .chairman conducted the business .period and a report of a meeting in Blyth on December 7 was given, by Mrs. Stewart Amend and Mr's, Bert Shobbrook, The next meeting will be held at the home or Mr. and Mrs. Jim Mcttaugall on January 9. Cards were played and lunch served, tario minister of education will be presented to the Ontario Leg- ion executive 111 March, asking for schools to remain open ea Novem- ber 11 morning; in afternoon the plan calls for an educational pro- gram on Armistice Day, Other matters Mr. 'Biggs spoke of were: November 11 as a nat- ional holiday; the growth: of the Legion in Ontario; the Dominion convention: in .Vancouver, June 10-15, 1956 to which each • branch should sena at least one member. He said two thirds of the Canad- ian Legion Poppy Fund comes from Ontario. The Legion provincial scholar- ships cholarships are going to be greatly in- creased. At present there are 26 scholarships, between 50 and 60 are planned for next year. ' Major Biggs said that "Every deserving ease that can use a scholarship will be looked after." "The Canadian Legion is going ahead with scholarships, public speaking, and other activities, rid is now recognized as a responsible group within its municipalities," said the speaker. President J. W, Counter intro- duced Major Biggs, who is a sec- ond great war veteran. Other guests at the dinner were Herman Young, Kincardine, Zone Comman- der for this area; George Inglis, Zone pensions officer; Don Adapts, brain cast of cghefh; SL president Finley,nlehiadmin- istrative dmn-istrative officer and F/S L. 1 -1.1111 - well, station warrant officer, from RCAF Station Clinton, and F/S Erwin Andrews, who has helped with Legion sports. Election An election took place for sec- ond vice-president, with Art Ley- burne winning over Cameron Proctor. The eight successful executive members were: George Campbell, Robert Campbell, Laur- ie. Colquhoun, Ken Cooke, Alfred Crozier, Robert Draper, Roy Fit- zsimons and Hector Kingswell. Fourteen were nominated for the executive. All other officers were acclaimed at the nomination meet- ing. Installation Ceremony Major Biggs and Zane Comman- der Young officiated at an im- pressive installation ceremony, with George Campbell acting as sergeant -at -arms, Wilfred J. Denonmle was in- stalled as the new president, Oth- er officers are first vice-president, Douglas .Andrews; second vice- president, Arthur Leyburne; sec- retary, Gordon Herman; treasur- er, E. J. Dale; sergeant -at -arms, George Campbell; chaplain, Rev. D. J. Lane; color sergeant, J. D. Thorndike; pension officer, Di; F. G. Thompson. Honorary presi- dents are George Wilson, J. K. Cornish, Judge Frank Fingland, G. Morley Counter, and Dr. Thompson. Hire Caretaker At the business part of the meeting a permanent caretaker - Jack Cree-was hired; the former caretaker will be presented with tpartinggift. Members' notes otlling 67, were authorized to be paid off. These notes were is- sued when the hall . was being built, K. C. Cooke reported on the plans for the Legion members' children's Christmas Party this coming Sunday afternoon, at 1.30, Treasurer Ed. Dale gave his re- port stating that besides a $1,000 bond, the poppy account now has over $400 in bank after this year's poppy day. George Knights and Fred leumball were appointed to audit this year's books, The re- lief committee are looking into the needs of any members need- ling assistance .at Christmas' time, Members of the Legion who this year were nominated for munleitie al offices were congratulated by the gathering Past Zone Commander Douglas Thorndike in thanking Major Biggs, suggested that Dr. Dun- lop come back to his home town and see the enthusiasm the child• ren of Clinton take in our Armis- tice Day program.' Kelso Streets thanked the auxiliary for the ban- ouet, with Mrs. Burton Stanley. Auxiliary president replying, At the end of the evening, R. Roy Fitzsimons thanked all guests and officials who officiated at the meeting. • After a motion that the annual election night banquet be an an- nual affair, an amehdanent was moved and passed that the branch hold more than one banquet throughout the Coming year. Good Entertainment Jim Millman,, a humorous and musical' entertainer, was introduc- ed by Jack Grainger, public rela- tions officer for John Labatt Liar- ited. Mr. Miliman's jokes in- cluded' local people's names. Bayfield Man Wins Contest This week's Cartoon Capers con- test winner is G. H. Adams, Ilex 42, Bayifield, who picked the . cor- rect title, "Ever Hear of a Booze: Hound?" andthen chose as his second title .'Dog Gone Dry:" Since his entry included a :sales ship from A G. Grigg (one a : the advertisers sponsoring tine con- test) Mr. Adams qualifies for the. $30 prize being offered at the end of the contest. Birthdayqui) Mrs. Clara Wise, Mary Street, mill celebrate her 81st birthday on Sunday, December 18, Mrs, Smith formerly- of Beet er, now at tine Huron County Home, here, was 90 years aid on December 1, •• James Essery, formerly of. Ex-. eter, now resident at the Huron: County Horne, was 86 years old yesterday, December 14.