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Clinton News-Record, 1951-01-04, Page 1• Cli riton News- Recor e. 2,125 THE NEW ERA -86th YEAR Copies , THE NEVVS-RECORD-71st YEAR A Week 6c a Copv $2.50 Serving for 86 Years No. 1—The Home Paper With the News ea•-•-amee-•-•-•-araa-e-etaate•-•-•-•-• • it jftrSt RAIN P 0 R,E D — IN HUGE quantaiy—in this &Area yester- day and helped to carry away. a goodly proportion of the heavy layer of snow and ice . I -low - ever, the mercury went down last night, wilth the result that the weather was normal again to- day . • .Fall temperatures were predicated • . .1 * THE TOWN MADE A GALLANT effort to remove some of the heavy snow and ice lying along the sidewalks of the main busi- ness section . . . The scraper did a fairly good job, but a heavy downpour of rain forced the op- erator to quit . . The soft weather provided an opportunity to get rid of a surplus a ice and snow that was proving embar- rassing . . * WONDER IF THERE WILL BE any fireworks at the final meet- ing of the 1950 Town Council in theeCtenneil Chamber tonight? . •. This will be in the nature of a clean-up meeting for the old Council . . . The 1951 Coun- cil, sporting a new Mayor and Deputy Reeve and three new Aldermen, will be inaugurated at il a.m. Monday next, January 8, with an everting meeting at eight o'clock . . .k .5 5 CLINTON LEGION AUXILIARY has been very kind to an elderly patient in 'Westminster Hospital, London, in sending boxes from time to time . .•. The Auxiliary's Christmas gift was a hearing aid, the gentleman having been very deaf . . . The ladies arranged to buy the hearing•aid_and have it delivered to the hospital In sufficient time before Christmas that the recipient might listen on the radio to all the beautiful Christmas. music . . His apprec- iation was unbounded . . . The Auxiliary has received several "thank you" letters . . . 5 5 OUR HEARTY CONGRATULA- eions to the new Town of Exeter, Which came into being on New Year's Day, Sammy 1, and also to the towns first Mayor, the well known and popular Ben W. Tuckey . . . With a number of years' experience as Reeve, Mayor Tuckey should make an ideal leader for this upaand-coming manicipality . 5 • * * POUR OUT OF THE FIVE towns in Huron County will each have a deputy reeve in the 1951 County Counoil—Goderich, Whigharn and Exeter, with Seaforth the only exception . . The membership now stands at 31 . . SEPTEMBER 1951 DATE NOW SET FOR CONVERSION A. E. Rumball, superintendent of (Clinton Public Utilities Com- mission, has received the follow- ing information from Hydro Electric Power Commission of Ontario regarding date of conver- sion from 25 to 60 -cycle power: "The conversion of the area served by your system is now scheduled to commence the sec- ond week of September 1951." The original date set was De- cember 1950, which later was tet back to May 1951. Now it is Sep- tember 1951, or four months later. It is interestingto note that the early conversion from 133 to 25 cycles in this area took place In 1913. Ad.dition information received Cli CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 1951 Year n, RCAF, Brigades Heli Fight New King's Counsel H. GLENN HAYS, KC Seaforth lawyer and Crown Attorney for the County of Huron, who has been appoint- ed a King's Counsel in a list which contained 60 names of practising Ontario barristers. MASONS HONOUR DR. J. W. SHAW 50 YEARS PDDGM Dr. J. W. Shaw, grand. old of Clintbn end district, was sig- ananl nally honoured at the December meeting of Clinton Lodge AF and AM, No, 84, when he was pre- sented with a gold bar to his 50 - year jewel as Past Master of the Lodee, in recognition of 50 years' service as Past District Deputy Grand Master. ' The presentation was made by Rt. Wor. Bro. Andrew R. Scott, Goderich. DDGM for South Hu- ron District, who was ..making his official visit. The visiting dignitary „paid high tribute to Dr, Shaw and re- called that John W. Shaw, teacher, Brussels, aged 24, had been init- iated into St John's Lodge, Brus- sels, October 30, 188.5. He had affiliated with Clinton Lodge February 3, 1893, and had be- come Worshipful Master in June 1895. A year later, in July 1896, 1,e had been elected DDGM for South Huron District. "I assure you that all the nice things he has said do not apply to me," Dr. Shaw stated in reply. 1 -le was pleased indeed to see so many young inen as officers of Clinton Lodge, Others who spoke briefly were W. Bro. Floyd Lodge, WM of Maitland Lodge No. 83, Gode- rich; Bro. Stan Prevett, WM-elect of the same lodge; W. Bro. n B. Clarke, WM of Britannia Lodge, Seaforth; and W. Bro. Wright, WM of Huron Lodge No. 224, Hen - sail. Lodge work included a ballot for affiliation and an initiation ceremony. Rev. John Graham Goes to Port Burwell Appointment of Rev. John Graham, B.A. L.Th., to be rector of Trinity Church, Port Burwell, and St. Luke's Church, Vienna, has been announced by Bishop G. N. Luxton, of the Church of England, D mese o mon. by the Clinton ' Commission in- Mr. Graham was born in Bel- dicates the inventory date as be- fate Ireland, and came to Canada ing in April -May 1951 against as a young man. He entered January -February 1951. Emmanuel College, Saskatoon, • Local consumers at present are and graduated in 1920 as a bach- '780 domestic, 148 eornniercial, eloi of iris Meal the University and 22 power, with total load of of Saskatoon and licentiate in • 1,070 kilowatts, •Customers Will theology from Emmanuel College. ' be converted et the. rate Of 150 Upon graduation, Mr. Graham per day or 2,400 per month, once was ordained and served two in - operations begin to roll, the On- cumbencies in the Diocese of Sas- tario body states, katehewan at Selkirk and Ver - 0 --- Coming to the Diocese of Hu - Dr. F. G. Thompson ron, Mr. Graham served in the parishes of Chatsworth, Dela- Appointed Coroner ware, Brussels, Bayfield -Varna - Middleton, All Saints, Woodatock, Dr, Frederick G. Thompson, end Watford, He cameato Bay - well known Clinton physician, field -Varna -Middleton rn January • has been appointed a Coroner in 1939 and was succeeded in Sept - end for the County of Huron, ember 1944 by Rev. Rs C. Holmes. following the recent resignation Mr. Getham was married in of Dr. John W. Shaw, Clinton. A native of Clinton, Dr, Thomp- son, at the age of 18, was the first men to enlist in the 61st Battalion in World War 1 and on his return from overseas completed his education. He graduated from the University of • Western Ontario and has practis- ed medicine in this community for the past 25 years, with the exception of time aut for service in World War II. He went over- seas as second -in -command of the llith Field Ambulance, and olcrsed his service as officer cam - fire near •London early Friday ' mending London Military Hospi- tal, nailing with the rank of` were buried side by 'side in • • Mount Pleasant Cemetery Satur- Lieutenant-Colonel. He resum- ed his practice here in 1945. day afternoon atter a •nem fun - Dr. Thompson served as Medi- eral service. cal Officer of Health for Clinton Investigators from the Ontario until the establishment of the Fire Marshal's Office are probe Huron County Health Unit two ing the blaze that razed the home years ago. of Mr, and Mrs. Wesley 13ezeau, 1924. • They have a son and a daughter. Mr. Graham will move from Watford to Port Burwell and will take charge of the palish, Sun- day, January 21. Hospital Aid Has NewHead Mrs. D. J. Lane was elected president of Clinton. Hospital Auxiliary for the present year at the annual meeting held in the Council Chamber, Tuesday even- ing. Other officers elected were: Mrs. F. Fingland, honorary presi- dent; Mrs. May Rance MacKin- non, first vice-president; Miss 'Viola Fraser, second vice-presi- deat; Mrs. C. M. Shearing, secre- tary; Mrs, Sam Castle, Jr., trees- urer; Mrs. R. S. Atkey, press secretary. Committee conveners include: M s. C. D. Connell, membership; David Wilson, social; Mrs, C. H. Epps, nurses -in -training Mrs. H. C. Lawson, -buying; Mrs. H. A. McIntyre, sewing; 'Mrs. A. Haddy, supplies; Miss W. O'Neil, Mrs. C. Sturdy, consulting and finance. The meeting opened with Mrs. P. Fingland in the chair and business for the past yearwas completed including a report by Mrs. .1. M. Elliott on the Christ- mas Ball, which netted $97,94. The minutes of the annuai meeting were read by the secre- tary, Mrs. L. Brawn. This was followed by the annual reports of committee chairmen. Mrs. H. Cl. Lawson, for .buying, gated tbat the Aid had purchased dur- ing the year blinds for the nurses' residence; completed decorating of nurses' rooms; cabinets for patients' clothes; filing cabinets for the office; blinds and drapes for the men's and women's ward anal x-ray room; an iron and kitchen utensils; eight bedside tables. Mrs. F. Thompson, reporting for nurses-inetrainag, reported a party for the nurses and Mrs. Murray, had been held at the home of the president Mrs. Fling - land, and a gilt had been pre- sented to Mrs. Murray, prior to her marriage. Mrs. Brawn read the reports submitted by Mrs, 14 McIntyre for sewing whet showed that three pairs of drapes and 26 sheets had been completed; by Mrs. Cree Cook for membership —the latter 849 Members—en in- crease of 100 over the previous year and for Man, A. Knight, which outlined that the Social committee had served 95 guests at the Hospital Birthday 'tea, 100 guests at the nurses' graduation and 175 at the Ball in December. Mrs. J. M. Elliott, for finance reported a net of $557.20 had been raised by means of Ward Teas, Games Night, Tag Day, Mile of Pennies, Variety Musical Night and the Christmas Ball, Miss. L, Walkinshew in her financial review stated that there was a balance on hand of $1,121,- 66 at the beginning of the year. The total receipts for the year including the aforementioned, was $1,965,85. The balance on hand at the end of 1950 was $560.83, with en outstanding bill for the bedside tables, of around $480, The meeting was then adjourn- ed and with Mrs. D McKinnon acting as chairmen, the eonainat- ing committee report was read by Mrs. Douglas Bartliff. Mrs. D. J. Lane, the new president, took the chair end a motion was passed to inform the Hospital Beard of the Auxiliary's new repreeentatives. A motion ap- pointed Miss W. O'Neil to heed the finance committee in con- junotion with her committee and the executive. The meeting ap- proved of "Games Parties Week" at the end of January. A vote of thanks to Miss L. Wallehishaiv tor her many faithful years ser- vice was passed. Frank Fingland, KC, Named Vice -President The ahnual meeting el Huron County Law Association woe held in the library at the court house, Godarich. Officers for the coming year were elected as follows: Honor- ary president, Judge T. M. Cost- ello; honorary vice-president D. E. Holmes, K.C.; presiderk, R. C. Heys, K.C,; vice-president, Frank Fingland, KC., Ceinean; secre- tery-treasurer, F. D. Darrow, K.C.; librarian, Robert E. Barnes. Former 111 Five children Local Resident volved in Tragic Fire POLICE REPORT . YEAREND 'SERIES OF COLLISIONS Chief of Police Lea Kelly re- ported a lumber of minor acoid- ents over the New Year's week- end, A car driven by William Empey, Clinton, heading south on Albert Si,, in front of Haw- kins' Hardware, on Thursday last, about 2,10 pan., came into collision with a parked car own- ed by Ivan Bean, H.R. 1, Auburn Police estimated damages at $100 to the Empey car and $50 to the Bean oar. An automobile owned by Reg Bell, Goderieb, was parked in front of W. J. Miller's residence, Ontario St., when it was struck by a hirt-and-run driver about 1235 a.m. Friday last. Chief Kelly Saturday evening charged Edward Walters Clinton, with leaving tas scene of an accident, to appear in Goderich January 11 William Bradley, St. Marys, had his car parked in front of Epps' Sport Shop at noon Sat- urday when a truck backed into the radietor with minor damage. Police said Ed Walters was the driver of the truck. A car driven by Reg Hessle - wood, Londesboro, came into collision with a parked car own- ed by George Hanley, Clinton, about 11.05 p.m. Saturday with damage to rear fender. Police said Peter Guetter, R. R. 5, Clinton, northbound, side- swiped a car driven by Hans Unternahrer, Blyth, southbound, n front of A. G. Grigg residence about 6.50 pm, Monday. Dam- age was minor. Ed Wendorf had his car park - Foster Chairs CDCI Trustee G. Ralph Foster, rep- resentative of Clinton. Public School Board for the past two years, was eleoted by acclama- tine as chairman of Clinton Dist - riot Collegiate Institute Board for 1951 at the inaugural meeting in the school Tuesday evening. He was proposed by Trustees A. M. Knight, county representative and G. L. Falconer, Tuckersmith: J. E. McKinley, Stanley Town- ship, county representative, was elected vice-oheirman on motion of Trustee G. L. Reid, Stanley, and Mervyn Reahmond, Marris. The secretary presided for the election of officers. 11. C. Lawson was re -appointed secretary' -treasurer of the• Board, end Lakvrence Denomme, care- taker. A Striking Committee, con- sisting of Trustees A. M. Knight, G. L. elalconer and G. R. Posfes, was named to bring in eamanita tee trecornmenclations at the February meeting. It was decided to hold regular meetings of the Board on the first Tuesday of each month. Complete membership of the Board for 1951, with all mem- bers present at the • inaugural meeting, is as follows: County of Huron—A. M. Knight, Clinton; S. E. McKinley, Stana ley; Town, of Clinton—Rev. Hugh ed in front of his residence on C. Wiison; Clinton Public School Rattenbury St., when it was Boara—G. R. Foster; Village of struck by a hit-and-run driver ellyth—Bernard Hall (succeeding about 9.30 last night. The road burned to death through the small building. The in a Westminster Township house only fire hydrant within reach did not work, Firemen and neighbors made a brief but futile attempt to battle the flames with a bucket brigade but were forced to quit because the heat of the blaze drove thern erom the house, For a white firemen fed their hoses from a 100 -gallon booster tank on the truck, but there was not enough water to make an impressioli on the fire. , Two !miens after the fire had leveled the buiding firemen re- covered the bodies of Audrey, eight, and Betty, four. They were lying on the twisted remains out a double betin the rear of the house. In the same room the remains of two-year-old Lorraine zero weather. were found in the heat -distorted Imitate City firemen stood by metal of her crila mes roared (Continued on Page Four) was icy. Damage to rear fender was estimated at $50. BLIND STANLEY RESIDENT DIES SUDDENLY HERE 198 Helena Avenue, The Weather Clinton. Mr, Bezeau formerly resided in The five small cancren, rang- ing in age from two to 12 years, died in fierce flemes which con- sumed their home in less than 30 minutes following the explo- esion of an oil space heater. Three otherchildren and their parents escaped into the near - 1950 1949 • Fligh Low High Low Dec. 28 12 2 41 29 29 27 2 39 21 30 32 19 38 17 31 30 18 37 21 1951 1950 Jan. 1 32 31 39. 23 2 37 131 42 36 3 40 34 54 41 Rain; 2.04 ins, • Haiti: 1.27 James Love, 51, blind resident of Stanley Township, died in Clinton Public Hospital early Sunday morning after being dis- covered in serni-conscious con- dition on the side of a road Sat- urday night. Ivan Stepheneon and Patrick Grahem found the man about '7.30 pm. on -ne Parr Line, a hurt dietaitee a eat Lb ot 11111s - green. A post mortem conduoted Sun- day afternoon by Dr. J. L. Pen- stan, Stratford, discovered death was caused by cerebral haemorr- hage, No inquest will be held. Provincial Constable Helmer Snell and Coroner Dr E. A. Mc- Master, both of Seaforth, were called to the scene when the dis- covery wes made Saturday night. Dr. Newlands, Clinton, was cal - ed and had Love removed to the Clinton Hsopital where he died about 12.30 a,m. Stmday. Surviving are his mother, at Centralia, and a brother, Stanley Love, Exeter. Funeral service was held Tuesday afternoon with interment in Baird's Cemetery, Stanley Township. Farmers Optimistic General Outlook "Alt ithe outset elf the New Year, farmers, for the moat part, are quite optimistic toward the general outlook for 1951," R. G. Bennett, agricultural representa- tive for Huron County, stated to- day. "Although egg prices have re- ceded somewhat during the past few weeks, recent advances al; weeks end have tended to stab- ilize the market." he pointed out, "Feed should be fairly plena ful during the winter 01 1951 and seed supplies in. the Counter should be adequate with the ex- ception of red clover and alfalfa andsome of the less common grasses," Mr, Bennett said. "There would appear to be as many cattle being fattenod in this area this year as a year ego, with supplies both nf roughage leeds and cereal grains adequate," Mr. Bennett said. Fishing Season Ends Boats in at' Bayfield (Bv our Bay:He'd cerresponcient) All nets from Bayfield are now in end the fishing season is over for this year. The boats are all an port and the ice on the river is eight inches in thickness. COMING EVFNTS Dance. Friday, January 5, Tatim Hall, Bayfield, popular pieces, good maga lunch will be avail- able, • 1-b •CKNX Barn Dame, Town Hell Clinton, 'Saturday evening, Jan- uary 6. Sponsored by LUBA 52-1-b Gordon R. Hearn, Optometrist, will be in Clinton at the home of Mrs. B. C. Hearn, Huron St., nn Tuesday and Wednesday next January 9 and 10. lab Euchre and dance, Varna, aus- aloes Brucefield IOOF, January 10, 8.30 pan, Irwin's Orchestra; adarassian 50c. 1-b Just letting you know that the Anglicans are plsnning a concert in the ToWn Hall, March. 29-30. Watch for further announcements. 1-h You ead yours will enjoy danc- ing ,at Crystal 'Palace Ballroom, Mitchell, every Friday niglhi to E. Diehl, John Beeves, Fraser day •of Baster week. Several meek: of Don Robertson and acme eakaeanees were lent over Ranch Boys. 1-2-p Honorary directors—D. 11. Me -to Januuty to be dealt with. Rev. W. J. Rogers); •Hullett--,7. W. VanEgmond; Tuckersmith-G. L. Falconer; Goderich Township —Irvine Tellibutt; Stanley—G. L. Reid; East Wawanosh—D, Mc- Kenzie; Morris—Mervyn Rich- mond. N. Davies and G. P. Hillmer, Secondary School Inspectors of the Ontario Department of Education, made a visit of inspection to Clinton District Collegiate Insti- tute for two days last month and then submitted a confidential renort to CDCI Board, Principal E. A. Fines reported total November enrolment of 263 with an everage attendance of 252.2, or 95.9 per cent o Two Local Young Men Form "Clinton Dairy" Clinton's newest business is "Clinton Dairy", operated by Reg Cudmore end Stewart Scheenhals, Who on Monday, January 1, pur- chased the holdings of Murch Bros. Who had canted on busi- ness here for some time under their own name. Announcements to this effect are published on Page Two to- day. Reg. Cudmore is a son of Mr. and Mrs, A. F. Cudmore, Clinton, and is well known in this dist- rict. Recently, 'he has been a mail contractor and conducted a forth High School area, $5,760; general delivery service. He eeS.S. No. 3, $2,551; SS. 10, $2,008; durin.g World War II. ers on Sunday, December 17; the $7,984; Seaforth served Live years with the RCAF Seaforth Lions union School, $54; Tuekersnieth sep- Stewart Sehoenhals is a son of i annual visit of arate school, $362; St. Colurruban the tate Mr. and Mrs. Edwin; 1Club on Sunday, December 24, ached area, Schoenhals. He has been farm- Ishown. and a gift of tobacco, when carols were sung and films Bruaefield street lights, $20; separate school, $39i servicing candy and fruit left; Friday, De- , Y grant, , 1 - camber 29, saw an excellent en - lief, $19; fax bounty, $25; print- tertinment provided by the Serg- tog, to; ealaries, $775; repairs to cants' Mess of RCAF Station. township machinery, $9. 350155 McIntosh was appointed fruit, nuts and tobacco being lea; ' Clinton, with a treat of candy. representative of the township to Clinton Lions Club inaugurated its monthly visits for the winter Seatotth District Collegiate Boa More Than 80 Huron succeeding E . B . Goudie„ end season on Sunday, December 31, George L. Faleo.ner as represent - 1 I give to Cl when films were shown and can- iaton District College Attend Short Course di fruittobaccoI es,and eft for late Institute Board, John Earle a treat, was appointed as truant officer. A toal enrollment of, 700 stud-; As well there have been other . tints. coming from as far away gifts 'from various organizations 0 as the Thunder Bay area. and New and individuals—including fruit Car and Truck Collide York State, registered on New and candy by the NCOs' Wives Year's Day tor the annual oae- Auxiliary of RCAF Station, Cline week Short Course at Ontario ton; candy from Chief Justice J. Agricultural College, Guelph, in- C. letcRuer, Osgoode Hall Toon- eluding more than 80 from Huron to; a, hamper of fruit from Mar - County. ,tins Department Store; candy and The Sheet Course is comprised 'tobacco from Newcombe's Drue Store; an apron from Mrs. Edgar Wightman, Belgrave; a n d a hamper of Christmas gifts from Hurondale WI., .. o Exeter's First Mayor .55 • 1 BENSON W. TUCKEY Former Reeve of Exeter for a number of years and Warden of Huron County in 1943, who was elected first Mayor of the new town in New Year's Day Election, His majority over Reeve A. J. Sweitzer was 205. e H. E. KINGSWELL NEW PRESIDENT CANADIAN LEGION Hector E. Kingswell was pro- moted to the position of presi- dent of Clinton Branch No. 140, Canadian Legion BESL; at the December meeting of the Branch in the Legion Hall. He succeeds Robert N. Irwin. Other officers are as follows: ist vice-president, K. B. Streets; 2nd vice-president, r, M. Mc - Ewan; chaplain, Rev. R. M. P. Bulteala secretary, M. J. Schoen - ad Fire Rebuild Hensall Elevator (By our Hensall correspondent) A new grain elevator, which will cost $150,000, will be built at Hensall to repace the elevator destroyed in Thursday night's fire. G. Thompson, Blenheim, the owner, said an office has been opened at Mensal for carrying on the elevator business. Con- tents of th•e sale were salvaged intact, Beans and wheat will be purchased, but will be trucked to the plants at Rodney, Kent Bridge and Blenheim until the new liensaH elevator is complet- ed. Construotion will start immed- iately, Mr. Thompson said, and it is hoped to have the new Ilea - sail plant ready next fall for the 1951 crop. Loss of $125,000 For more than four hours in inear zero weather, firemen of six ;brigades fought a fire which. destroyed the building and con- tents consisting fo 40,000 bushels of beans and wheat. Loss was placed at about $125,000. Build- ing and contents were partially covered by insurance. • Six Fire Brigades Nine men will be thrown out of work as the result of the fire to which brigades came from. Clinton RCAF Station, Exeter, Zurich, Centralia RCAF Station and the Town of Clinton, to as- sist the Hensall brigade. The fire is believed to have started in the office building which connects the bean' elevator end the larger wheat storage buildlin Afrozen hydrant and later frozen hoses delayed Hensell lemen in fighting flames and hals; treasureae J. R. Butleie_ser, office building and the elevator. they gained rapid headway in the geant-at-arms, W. L. Moore er' After three lamas fire spread to standard bearers, J. A. Crozi j' the wheat .elevator, which was Ray G-ibbon; colour sergeant, levelled, The fire call came a few min- utes after 8 p.m. as firemen were decorating their hall for a New Year's dance. Nine-yestragd Geraldine Hep- burn, returning home from slea.t. ing, saw the fire and ran to the fire hall where her voltinteer fireman father was helping with decorations. ----o • Irwin; a past eeeretary's badge went to R. R. Fitzsimons, D, Thorndike; Executive Committee: J. K. Cornish, R. R. Fitzsimons, Dr, H. A. McIntyre, J. W. Counter, 11. McPherson, Ie. C. Cooke, 3. E. Dale, J. A. Crozier, The installation was competed by Zone Commander George Wil- son and Zone Secretary J. D. Tharndike. A poet president's badge was presented by Mr. Wilson' to R. N. 0 G. L. FALCONER County Home Inmates AND J. McINTOSH Receive Fine Gifts The "boys and girls" of Huron County Home have been richly blessed during the festive season with many visits, concerts end gifts, all of which have been greatly appreciated. Inch -tried in the vials were: Mentor Bible Class of James St. "United Church, Exeter, who pre- sented a programme and left a treat of oranges and candy; a visit from the Zurich carol sing - NAMED TRUSTEES The final 1950 meeting of nick- el -smith Council was held in Sea - forth with all members present and Reeve Arthur Nicholson pre- siding. The following accounts were passed and ordered paid: roads, $1,574; Tuckeranith telephone system, $144; County of Huron (County rates), $21,566; Clinton District CI Board, $1,812; Sea - ing in Goderich Township on lot 28, concession 8, and Is offering farm and stock for sale by auc- tion on Thursday next January 11. He served sax years 'in the Army, specializing in small arms. of seven main courses: term reethanics; agricultural econom- ics; livestock, soils and crops; bee keeping; horticulture: athletic coaching; and comm.unity pro- grams. Each student registers for BOY AT GODERXCH only one course. Most of the A nine pound boy born to ,Mr, instruction is provided by the and Mrs J. K. Hunterwes the OAC faculty but a number of first baby born in Goderich in outstanding men in various 1951. He arrived at 3.39 AM. branches of agriculture will be Monday, January 1, in Alexandra guest speakers. • Hospital. Carl E. Diehl Elected As Bayfield Fair Head (By our Bayfield correspondent) Naughthn, Mr, and Mrs. Thomas At the annual meeting of Bay- Snowden, Robert Penhale, Fronk field Agricultural Society held in Keegan and Fred Middleton. Bayfield Town Hall, reportsCommittee—Mrs. H. Penhale, showed that the year bad been Mrs. T. Mack, Ma, Carl Houstom a good one elid finances in gciecl Mrs. Alf. Warner, Mrs. Fred eace standeng. 'Ewen, Mrs, J. Sturgeon, jr„ Mrs. Alf Warner retired as president 11. Coleman, Mrs. Rumen Geeing -- after serving suocesefully f or ler, Mrs. J. E. Howard, Arnold several years. IRathwell, aohn Keys, Gordon Orr. The following officers and 'Robert atirling, Grant Stirling. directors were eleoted: President, Suggestions for promoting a Carl E. Diehl; ist vice-president, Carl Houston; 2nd vice-presddent, Harald Penhale; seciretary, Mrs. A. M. Bassett; treasurer, John E. Howard; Directors—Ben Rathwell, Rus- sell Grainger, Harold Penhale, Carl Houston, Alf. Warner, John E. Howard, Elmer Webster, Forest McClure, Harvey Coleman, Carl Field Crop competition and a Calf Club for 1951 were discussed and left until a meeting in Jan- uar' for completion. • Dates for the ennual Fall Pair were set as Wednesday arta Thursday, Sepi•ernfber 26, and 2'7, 1951, Plans elm were made to hold the annual Easter Marquer- ade and Carnival on the Wednes- On Kmg s Highway 4 An automobile and a truck were in collision on King's High- way 4, near Huron County Home, about 5.15 pm, Sunday. 'According to Chief of Police Leo Kelly, a car driven north by Gerald Holmes, Clinton, carne in- to colnsion with a truck driven by James Aikenhead, Brucelield. Bill Nediger, a paseen•ger in the Holmes .car, received a cut on the head. Other passengers who were uninjured were Gordon. Grigg,' Jack Wilson, Bill Shearing and Leonard Johnson. Passengers in the tragic were, Morris Taylor, Don Taylor .and Thelma -Baird, Brueefeilel. Both machines were clamage,d, Chief Kelly said the truck made O left turn into the Plunisteel driveway in front of the Helene car, and he laid a charge careless driving ageing the driv er of the truck. 0 A Smile for Today Doubtful Blessing The small clapboard cottage Pal up on the side of one of th Rocky Mountains was scrupulous ly neat and clean and charming ly agractive in a rude, primi five fashion; but the visitor Pro the city was quick to peroeiv that it was entirely without mod mei conveniences. Gazing out of the window a the forest primeval which sur rounded the cabin, the guest ob served to his host: "You peopl up here are certainly 1ost civilization!" "Friend," t h e inountainee, wryly rejoined, "being lost is h so bad—we're used to it. It's be ing found that bothers us!"