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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1955-02-25, Page 3tIkp Try 6Y / FEBRUABT.26,,.4.65.. CLINTON JUNIOR FARM GROUP WIN HONORS IN DRAMA `FESTIVAL nN 4, The comedy, "The Little Red School House," presented by the Clinton Junior Farmers' Club in the first drama festival sponsored by the Huron County Junior Far- mer Association, was declared the winning play by the adjudicator, John Binks, of Hamilton. STERLING HUDSON HARD COAL More heat per ton Seaforth Lumber Ltd. PHONE 47 Seaforth Ontario The festival, held in the Sea - forth District High School Tues- day evening of last week was ex- ceptionally well attended.Three clubs, the South Huron of Exeter and the Junior Farmer groups of Clinton and Seaforth, each pres- ented a one -act play. The Clinton group competed on Wednesday, Feb. 23, in Clinton against the winners of a similar North Huron competition. The winners of this group will then go on to compete in the Western On- tario Drama Festival, to be held in Guelph. Lloyd Holland directed the Clin- ton group. Those taking part were: Ione Watson, the teacher; Fred Pepper, the head of the school board; Joyce Cornforth, his wife; Jackeiine Cluff, Catharine wimnutoP Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnston were host and hostess on Wednes- day evening of last week to 25 members of Circle '2 of the W. M. S. of Cavan Church, when they held a pot-luek supper in connec- tion with the copper contest which was held during the year. A de- licious'supper was enjoyed and a member was saluted on the occa- sion of her birthday. CASH DEAL Good Hard Maple Logs 8 to 12 feet — not demanding long length BEST PRICES PAID AT FARM OR DELIVERED Also Other Species — Regular Length STAFFA MILL PHONE: DUBLIN 11 r 3 Phone Write See 1 Geo. T. Mickle & Sons Ltd. HFNSALL, ONTARIO PHONE 103 for A ALTING BARLEY CONTRACT Don't Wait! Limited Amount of Seed Available e also Supply Fertilizer with Contracts Geo. T. Mickle & Sons Ltd. Powell, Jean McGregor, Doris Hut- chins Patsy Thompson, June Mc- Clinciiey, Bob Lawson, Ivan Mc- Clymont, Stewart Broadfoot, Gor- don Johns and Ken Armstrong, pupils. The adjudicator, in compliment- ing the Clinton players,. said all parts were equally dispersed, with no hesitation, no lull, and with each of the "children" suitable for the part taken. Jim McGregor directed the Sea - forth Club's play, "The Third Plate," using the home of a cou- ple celebrating their first wedding anniversary as the setting. The play, Mr. Binks said, showed good choice, with considerable work and acting ability required. He stress- ed the need of make-up in this par- ticular play. He complimented Larry Wheatley, acting the part of a minister, for his good stage per- sonality. Others taking part .in this play were Catherine Campbell, Laverene Godkin, Margaret Stev- ens, Stewart Wilson, Merton Keyes and Dorothy Keyes. "Sophie From Sandyville," pre- sented bpi the South Huron Juniors, was directed by Douglas May. Special mention was given to the performance of Marion Creery and Ross Dobson, who played dual character roles equally well. Oth- ers taking part were Jean Shute, Labelle Coward and Murray Daw- son. Musical numbers during the in- termissions were presented by Doris Johnston, marimba; a Tuck- ersmith Junior Farmer quartette, composed of George Turner, Bert Pepper, Gordon and Stanley Johns; Andy and Bill Dougall and Maurice Love, of Exeter, supplied guitar, violin and banjo numbers. Miss Helen Johnston, county president of- the Junior Institute Association, was chairman for the evening. f ibbert noes New Assessor, Assistant (Ierk At a special meeting of Hibbert Council, the resignation of Roy Burchill as assessor, was accept- ed, and Gerald H. Carey was ap- pointed assessor, deputy clerk and deputy treasurer. Mr. Burchill was appointed Clerk and Treasur- er following the death of the late Thomas Wrgn. Members for Board of Health for 1955 were appointed as fol- lows: Edgar Butson, Walter O'Brien, Dr. M. W. Stapleton, M.O.H., and Roy Burchill, secre- tary.,: At the regular meeting the court of revision for the McMillan Muni- cipal Drain was held. There were four appeals heard and they were disallowed, and the court was closed. A by-law to rebate sur- plus funds on the McDougall drain was passed, and the cheques is- sued. A by-law for 1955 road ap- propriation for $40,800 was pass- ed. A grant of $75 was given to the Salvation Army and $10 to the St. John Ambulance. Road accounts for $979.81 and general accounts for $1,003.30, were ordered paid, and the meet- ing adjourned. HAY MUTUAL FIRE LOSSES INCREASED Auxiliary Bridge Is Well Attended The 80th annual statement of the Hay Township Mutual F're In- surance Company shows losses of more than $46,000. Due to this high loss figure, a decrease in sur- plus of $8,118 was reported for the year by treasurer R. G. Black. Insurance in. force was increas- ed $1,250,000 to $27,000,000. William Haugh, of Dashwood, was named president; Otto Willert, vice-president; Fred J. Haberer, Clarence Parke and Ezra Webb, directors. A by-law making premiums for insurance policies under $1,000.00 payable three years in advance was passed. Cash sales accounted for 68.8 cents of the averageCanadian re- tail consumer dollar in the first quarter of 1954. efr FOR LEASE OR RENT Service Station In Thriving Town and Community Possession March 15th APPLY BOX 329 — CLINTON A successful bridge . was held at the nurses' residence on Friday, Fep. 18i.under the auspices of the Women's Hospital Auxiliary. Over 75 ladies were present. Mrs. H. E. Smith, the president, welcom- ed the guests, and also presented prizes donated by different mem- bers of the auxiliary. The prize winners were Mrs. Pauline Barber, of Kitchener; Mrs. M. W. Stapleton and Mrs. A. Routledge. The afternoon ended with members of the auxiliary serving a cup of tea. 1 • - 1955 Super "811" Holiday Coup4. f General Motors l'alue Take a long look... and you'll long for more than a look! Well, don't he satisfied with wishing ... because we have a spanking new "Rocket" Oldsmobile waiting for you right now! So come in and take the wheel. Feel the touch of veer toe translated into instant action. See how easy every driving motnent.can be. How hills seem to flatten —how miles seem to tly by as the "Rocket" wings; you along. And feel the roughest roads iron out in this most comfortable of all Oldsmobiles. Even if you've driven a past "Rocket" Eifgine car, you're missing something until you come in and test this latest—and greatest—version. Then you'll want to make this your year to go ahead Zi 6:347thisA with Oldsmobile! o.eaao Kippenettes Name Officers For 1955 The first meeting of the Thrifty Kippenettes was held on Tuesday evening, Feb. 15, at the home of Mrs. W. J. F. Bell, commencing at 8 o'clock. There were 18 mem- bers present to start the new pro- ject, "The Milky Way." It was decided to still call ourselves "The Thrifty Kippenettes." The leaders for this projects are Mrs. W. J. F. Bell and Mrs. W. Caldwell. New officers elected are: presi- dent, Louise Hyde; vice-president, Marie Jarrott; secretary, Bonnie Kyle; radio reporter, Lois McLel- lan; press reporter, Anne Sinclair; pianist, Marie Sinclair. The meetings are being opened by "The Milky Way" verse and closed with the 4-H Pledge. Mrs. Bell discussed the first page of the member's pamphlet with the new members. Mrs. Caldwell then gave some measurements and abbreviations, and demon- strated on how to measure sugar and shortening properly. Mrs. Bell told us how to wash dishes and what to use when doing so. The meeting closed with lunch be- ing served. Home assignments were: (1) write out the menu list of foods you ate for one day and underline the food containing milk in any way. Estimate milk drank for that day. that .day. (2) Start record book. Roll call for next meeting is: "One reason why milk is a good food." ASSOCIATION TO Kickod By Horse, Injuries Fatal For Zurich Man David Fuss, 59, died at his farm home near Zurich Saturday from injuries received when a horse kicked him against a stone wall in the barn. The horse had appar- ently injured its eye on a nail pro- truding from the wall of the stall. Fred Johnston, of Bayfield, who was with Mr. Fuss when he was kicked, said the horse became frightened when Mr. Fuss entered the stall without speaking to the horse first. He had a hammer in his hand which he intended to use to drive the protruding nail into the wall. - Dr. Gerald St. Pierre, of Zurich, attended at the farm and O.P.P. Constable Elmer. Zimmerman and Cecilgated. Gibbons, of Exeter, investi- Mr. Fuss, unmarried. was born on the farm and had lived there all his life. Survived by five sisters, Mrs. Alfred Reichert, Hensall; Mrs. John Baker, Zurich: Mrs. Henry Adkins, Hensall; Mrs. Albert Hess, Zurich, and one brother, Henry Fuss, Zurich. The body rested at the Westlake Funeral Home in Zurich where private services were conducted on Tuesday at 2 p.m., followed by a public service in St. Peter's Lutheran Church at Zurich. Inter- ment was in St. Peter's cemetery, Zurich. Huron County 4.H Clubs 1,, adees Assoelation held its assual , ban- quet tuquet and meeting in C intoe Fri- day, Feb, 18, and elected William Turnbull, of Brussels, president, succeeding Bob Campbell, of R.R. 1, Dublin. Bob Hern, of Granton, was elect- ed vice-president while Maurice Hallahan, of Blyth, was named secretary -treasurer. Directors are Tom Todd, of R.R. 2, Lucknow. (beef clubs); Simon Hallahan, of Blyth (dairy); Ken Stewart, of Seaforth (swine); Bob Allan of Brucefield (grain); Bruce Shap - ton, of Exeter (tractor); John Jackson, of Wingham (forestry); J. M. Scott, of Seaforth (poultry). Bob Campbell was appointed re- presentative of the association to the Huron County Federation of Agriculture. Six New Clubs Harold Baker, associate agricul- ture representative for Huron County, who directs the 441 Club program, announced that 29 clubs will be organized this year, of which six will be new. They include 4-H Poultry Clubs sponsored by Clinton Lions, Sea - forth Lions and Exeter Kinsmen Clubs; 4-H White Bean Club spon- sored by the Hensall Kinsmen; and 4-H Grain Clubs in Clinton and Howick Townships. Achievement Night Achievement Night will be held December 2 in the Wingham and District High School. A short course for club leaders will be held in Clinton March 15, At the banquet held at noon the agricultural representative f o r Bruce County, George Gear, of Walkerton, issued a challenge to 4-H Club leaders, saying that "4-14' Club work, which is one of the greatest things which ever struck our country, can only grow as fast as we've trained leaders." Dealing with the question of let- ting big business associate with 4-H work as in the United States, the speaker cautioned that club leaders are apt to lose control. G. W. Montgomery, agricultural Government liquor authorities operate some 650 retail stores in Canada. SUFORTH MOTORS :i msLvlw•:t:.si 29 lrepr'ehentative, volved atI eiataam to .c$ leaders ttlf". ter .MATO§l: and work _m the past year. 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