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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1973-11-29, Page 2PAGE 2 ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1973 Kippen News The world affiars meeting of Kippen East Women's Institute was held at the home of Mrs. Harry Caldwell with Mrs. Grant McGregor as co -hostess. The members brought a souvenir they had from another country. Souvenirs carne from Mexico, Scotland, Spain, Holland, Ireland, Denmark, Jamaica, France, England, Switzerland and Canary Islands. Mrs. Alex McGregor commented on the motto, "World Affairs are our affairs. Mrs. Grant McLean gave the history of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Mrs. H. Cald- well commented on her spoon collection. Spoons on display came from coast to coast in Canada, Yukon, Alaska, N. W. T Australia, New Zealand, and Britain. Several numbers were contrib- uted by Mrs. R. Kinsman and J.E. Caldwell. Mrs. J. Drummond gave a report of the district board meet- ing and conducted a contest. Mrs. Ross Broadfoot gave the citizenship and world affairs report. Mrs. M. Connolly, the pres- ident, chaired the business and read a poem on Home. Mrs. Grant MacLean took the chair for the program. Mrs. Charles Eyre gave courtesy re- marks. Foods of China, Italy, Holland, Switzerland, Poland, Germany, Canada, U.S.A. India, Cuba, Brazil and other countries were sampled by the ladies when the "Around the World Luncheon" was served. PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs. Dave Moyer, Parry Sound and Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Schneider, Stratford, visited with Mr, and Mrs. Rob- ert Thomson. Mr. and Mrs. Ed McBride visited with Mr. and Mrs. Steve Pine, in Sault Ste. Marie. Awards at 4H achievement night A 19 -year-old, Blyth area man was named over-all4-I•I club member at the 26th annual Huron County 4-H club achieve- ment night Friday at Central Huron Secondary School, Clin- ton. Joseph Phelan, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Phelan received the R.E. McKinley Citizenship Trophy for outstand- ing participation in 4-H home and community activities. A graduate of Ridgetown Col- lege of Agriculture Technology last spring, he was a delegate to the national 4-H conference in Toronto earlier this month. He also won an award for the highest score in judging compet- itions for the second consecutive year. Members from 28 clubs won certificates, crests, plaques, pins and more than $1, 000 in cash prizes at this year's prog- ram. Len MacGregor, extension assistant with the ministry of agriculture and food, said 4-H programs are placing more emphasis on individual particip- ation rather than competition. Mr. McGregor, co-ordinated the achievement night program with the help of 68 volunteer leaders. Jim Nivins, of R.R.3, Auburn, won the G.S. MacNaughton trophy for having the highest 4-1-1 score in the county. It was 962 out of 1, 000. He also rec- eived the Sandy Kolkman trophy for best all-round member in Dungannon 4-H calf club and the Vincent Farm Equipment trophy for highest score in a 4-H tractor club. Another three -award winner was Ken Mewhinney of 12.12.1, Lucknow. Ile won the Toronto Dominion Bank award as champ- ion showman, the Murray Gaunt award as champion 4-H beef showman and a Stewart Procter SHOP �p EX! TER And You Could 0 IN N A ITION.. WeeHHy Draws For In Valuable Merchandise , Santa Maus PARADE SAT., DEC. 8 2:00 P.M. e 41. tfir OVER 50 FLOATS - 4 BANDS •. $100 First Prize for Float award for his champion short- horn steer. Another Procter award winner .was Chris Procter, of R.R.5, Brussels, a grandson of the man. the award commemorates. Ile received the award for having the champion shorthorn heifer. Ruth Alton, 12, of R.R.2, Lucknow, had the highest score of a novice member. Nancy Alton received the Canadian Imperial Banl< of Commerce award for highest score in dairy clubs. Karen Tyndall, of R.R.4, Clinton, received the J.A. Anstett award for highest beef club score and the Huron llere- ford Association award. Iler sister, Susan, captured the Huron mill< committee award for top score in dairy judging. Barry Miller, of R.R.3, Ex- eter, won the Iluron Hereford. Association trophy for his champ- ion Hereford, calf. John Van Vliet of R.R.2, Brussels, receiv- ed the Huron Pork Producers aw- ard for highest swine club score. Glen McNeil of R.R.6, Goderich won awards as top dairy show- man and top sheep judge. Barry Gordon, of R.11.1, Sea - 'forth, received the Huron Soil and Crop Improvement Associat- ion award and the Huron County Beef Improvement Association award as top beef judge. Alan Hera. of R.R.1, Wood- ham, received the Cliff Mc- Neil trophy for champion Holst- ein calf. Robert Pavkeje of R.R.2, Centralia, had the highest score as a first-year member of a swine club. Brian Lobb of R.R. POPULATION CHANGE In the decade 1949 to 1959 Canada's population increased 30.6 per cern from 13.4 to 17.5 million - or an annual average of 2.6 per cent. This was the era of the great post World War II baby boom. The following decade saw the population increase at a some- what slower pace --down to a 20.6 per cent gain, representing an annual growth of 1.8 per cent, In 1969 and 1970, the annual rate dropped to 1.5 per cent. However, while the birth rate dropped at the end of the 60's the marriage rate increased. The post war babies had grown up and were beginning to form their own households. c Greor Top Qualify EF Government Inspected W I` <;;;. le ed 98 LB Hall Beef 99C LB includes cutting. wrapping & freezing (prices subject to change) Free Delivery Within 10 Mile Grant McGregor Phone 262-5839 2, Clinton, was champion swine showman. Jim Kinsman of R.R.2, Kippen had the highest score in sheep clubs and Sandy Broadfoot of R.R.1, Brucefield, won the Rus- sell Bolton trophy for his champ- ionship corn exhibit. Donna Hackett of R.R.7, Lucknow, novice with the high est score in judging competition, won the Canadian National Exhibition shield and Ynze Ties - ma of R.R.4, Clinton, with highest score in judging swine, won the CIL trophy. Club leader Maurice Love of R.R.3, Exeter, received a cert- ificate for 10 years of voluntary service and Bob McNaughton of R.R.3, Kipper, received a cert- ificate for five years' service. Y 1' u�'Jiiatii1 Fr * itr 474 At no time of year is the natural beauty of paneling appreciated more than during the holiday season. You still have time to panel any room. Mountain Hickory Elegant in appearance, yet appeals to everyone's tastes. Le>ri,;,,gton Oak An old look of ruggedness, yet radi- ates beauty and warmth. Spicy ,.:,..od Always beautiful, always among the most popular paneling. 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