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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Blyth Standard, 1974-03-20, Page 1tietan d.a BLYTH, ONTARIO. 15 CENTS VOLUME 84 NO, 12 WEDNESDAY,MARCH 20, 1974 Bogged down Blyth Fire Department has had many glorious moments in the past but Thursday was not one of them. The firemen were called to extinguish a grass fire in.a field behind houses on Queen Street. The grass was dry enough to burn but. the ground ,wasn't .dry Meanwhile While the fire department' extracted its truck from the mud, it was back to more oldfashioned ways ut` fighting fires for some of the neighbours to make sure the fire did not come too close to houses on enough to support the heavy pumper truck which quickly became stuck. A tow truck had to be brought in to tow out the pumper. Meanwhile the tanker truck was trying to keep the fire under control. Insid EDITORIALS • PAGE 4 UPDATE • PAGE 5 CHURCH • ti PC. 7 CLASSIFIED • PG. 18 COMING EVENTS PG. 19 Lions undertake unusual project Blyth Lions Club is undertaking an unusual project but one that, could mean happiness for many people some time in the future, The Lions Club is undertaking to find as many people as possible in the Blyth area who would donate their eyes to the Eye Bank of Canada at the time of their death. Since the eye bank was begun in 1956, over 3000 blind Canadians have received their sight. Donating one's eyes to the eye bank is a relatively simple process. Each donar is given a donar's card which is carried with them at all times. The corneal tissue from donated eyes is used for transplant purposes to persons who are blind because.of defective cornea in their eyes. Anyone with healthy cornea is welcome to donate. Eye Bank officials say the heads of both Jewish and Christian faiths have endorsed the idea with enthusiasm. Anycne interested in donating 'ais eyes may contact Lion's president Charlie Crawford or any Lions member. _County council would like to know more about Hydro's nuclear plans BY SHIRLEY .1. KELLER At a session of Huron County Council last Thursday, members once more reiterated their belief that if Ontario Hydro would make known their intentions concerning possible nuclear expansion in Huron, the county could use the information to the advantage of all. In a brief but somewhat frustrating discussion, it was learned that since last month's council meeting there has been no further communication from Hydro regard- ing the unofficial announcement that a nuclear plant is planned within 20 or 30 miles of Goderich. Reeve Everett Mcllwain admitted he got "a little carried away while speaking. to council last Thursday. Reeve Mcllwain said that in his opinion, there were "some irresponsible statements being made" in connection with the announcement. Board of Trade plans drive Blyth Board of Trade will begin its 1974 membership drive this week, it was decided at a meeting of the board of directors of the organization held Monday night, Board President Oscar DeBoer stated he would like to see all memberships paid by April 15, All people involved in business in the Blyth area are to be contacted during the drive but anyone who is not contacted should contact Mr.' DeBoer or one of the directors, it was also pointed out that anyone interested can join the Board of Trade, not just those involved in business. Mr. DeBoer said he felt the decision to join the Canadian Chamber of Commerce would be a good one for the local Board of Trade. He said that he had spent some time looking over information booklets published by the Chamber and found they contained a good deal of information. The next dinner meeting of the group is tentatively scheduled for May 27. The executive is in charge of securing a guest speaker for the event. Under a new policy set up at the annual meeting in February, the Board will hold quarterly dinner meetings with guest speakers at each. Huron will have deer hunting Reeve Shewfelt countered with, "That might be better than starving to death." Evidence brought. to county council last month by Lands and Forests officials showed there are many deer Huron, enough to warrant a deer season. BY SHIRLEY J. KELLER There will be a deer season in Huron County this year although it is not a unanimous decision on the part of county councillors, On a recorded vote in the matter, council voted 27.27 with the tie being broken by Goderich Reeve Deb, Shewfelt in favour of the deer season. Reeve Elgin Thompson showed his displeasure to the way in which Reeve Shewfelt broke the tie by saying that in his opinion, it was unfortunate that today's people would allow animals such as deer to run around with an arrow or a bullet in their hind quarter. The county development com- mittee also recommended a deer season and approval was finally given by council for a gun season .from November 11-13 and an archery season from October 29 to November 25. The deer season is for Ontario residents only on condition the adjacent counties concur. "There is no point of just objecting for objections sake," said Mcllwain. "Farm- ers don't want to go back to pumping water by windmill. We're using more hydro all the time. It is a necessrry item. It is needed by all industry." Mcllwain said there was a lot of talk about loss of farm land when "in actual fact, land was not lost". He advocated knowing more about Hydro's plans as well as co-operation between Hydro and the people of the area. Wardcn Bill Elston said that in his opinion, the main problem was that farmers are not receiving enough financial consideration from Hydro when lines cross their land. West Wawanosh hears dust complaints again Mrs. Dorothy MacKenzie of St. Helens, who visited West Wawanosh council meeting last month about dust from roads in the area of her home, was back again this month as council held its meeting on March 5. Mrs. MacKenzie read a letter from Professor Irwin of the University of Guelph about the duct problem and also read a letter she had written which criticized some council practices and made suggestions of ways the council could make the township a better place in which to live. Murray Wilson was named to succeed the late Donald Thompson as livestock evaluator for the townshi•i Harold Menary and Bob Hallam were present to discuss repairs to the Andrew -Finnigan drain. The clerk was instructed to contact the engineer Doug Gramsby about the drain. The road Superintendent was instructed to apply for the final road subsidy for 1973 in the amount of $88,953. A supplimentary subsidy will be sought in the amount of $10,800. Tenders are to be called for 12,000 yards of gravel for township roads this summer, The bid of K.K. Dawson for a pumping system for the Public Works Garage was accepted, General accounts of $292 and road accounts of more than $9000 were approved for payment., PG. 2 THE BLYTH STANDARD, MARCH 20, 1974 THIS 'N' THAT BY R.W. We were kidding here last week about streaking in Blyhth. Seems someone, who shall be nameless in this column at least, took the subject more seriously on Saturday night. The party in question took a bet and streaked from the town hall through the hotel and back to the town hall where the adventure was supposed to end. However, it didn't end there because the streaker couldn't get back to his clothes inside the building and had to extend the streak several blocks to his home. (Lucky he didn't live in Auburn). We haven't heard if pneumonia has set in yet or not. **** B.J. Fabrics opened its doors on Monday and we understand did a brisk business. Let's hope it continues because Blyth needs all the new business it can get. **** Speaking of new business, we saw in the Listowel paper last week that new bowling lanes were opened recently in the hamlet of Molesworth which must have a population of at least 25. The man who built the bowling lanes apparently got tired of travelling to the lanes in Fordwich, which must have a population of at least 300, so decided to build his own operation and apparently after some months of operation the venture is doing well. Now why hasn't someone in Blyth thought of that? **** We understand that renovat- ions are underway at the Grandview Lunch location at the south end of town under its new owners Bob and Frances McClin• chey, The McClinchey's bought the building from the estate of the late Edith Creighton. Mrs, McClinchey, who formerly work- ed at the Blyth branch of the Bank of Commerce, and Bob, who will continue to operate his Supertest station on main street until the end of the month, hope to open their new business shortly. **** It's been quite a year for new businesses in Blyth. While the major businesses such as BJ Fabrics, Huron Tractor and Triple K Restaurant have gotten a fair bit of attention, two smaller businesses operating out of homes sort of sneaked in. Irvine Bowes, known to many as the Chief of the top-flight Blyth Fire Department, is operating Bowes electronics out of his home and Sharon and Dave Medd on North Street have given Blyth people a place to get musical instruments and supplies with their Music Maker Shop attached to their home. Hullett students take field trips Spring is coming quickly, and one of the first indications is that the maple syrup bushes are in production once again. Many of the pupils of Hullett Central School got a chance this week to see first hand everything that goes on in the making of maple syrup, from tapping the trees to boiling the sap, On Tuesday, March 12, the Grade 1 and 2 pupils that arfe in Mrs. Kivermore's and rs. Smith's reading classes, and Miss Roney's Grade 3 class went by bus to the bush of Mr. Glen MacGregor, near Brucefield, and Mr. Talbot's Grade 4 class went to the same bush on Wednesday. On Thursday, both Kindergarten classes, accompanied by their teacher, Miss Adams, travelled to McClinchey's bush, near Auburn. All classes found these excurs- ions very interesting and inform- atiave. GRADE 6 ASSEMBLY On Thursday, March 14, Mr. Jamieson's Grade 6 class, pres- ented a St, Patrick's Day assembly. The programme opened with a play about the coming of spring called "St, Patrick's Day Parade". Next, a play in rhyme, called "Jon's Helpers" was presented, about preserving our natural resources, Karen Durnin then played a piano solo called "The Candy Man". A humorous play called "Where's Timothy" followed, and the assembly ended with the whole class singing three songs • "The Galway Piper", "Spring Song" and "St. Patrick's Day". The last song was accompanied by a dance performed by Judy Carter, Robert Hunking, Marie Ann Hellinga and Mervin Taylor. Miss Wittier on behalf of everyone present, thanked the Grade 6 class for a very enjoyable assembly, During this assembly a special presentation was made to each of the junior and senior public speaking winners. Receiving awards .were: Ann Snell, Julie Snell, Judy Jewitt, Judy Carter, Christine Carter and Karen Durnin. SKATING PARTY On Thursday, March 14 the pupils of Hullett Central School including both kindergarten classe's went on a skating party to the Clinton Arena, where they were taken by bus. Students as well as the teachers had a very good time skating and getting .a great deal of exercise, So far this year Hullett Central has had two skating parties, Thank you to all the people who made it possible, Forage Seeds & Seed Grain We are heavily stocked with locally grown Canada No. 1 Red Clover and Timothy Seed of the highest quality we have had for many years. A full line of forage seeds will also be available. We are taking orders now for grain and forage seeds. THE SEED PLANT IN Londesboro Phone Clinton 482.7475 or Blyth 523.4399 LET US MASE YOUR OLD FURNITURE BETTER THAN NEW! u , unnmam uq i "Put Your Upholstering Needs In Our Hands" WE HAVE AIRES .-For a free estimate and a look at oar. newest samples of materials —CALL CLARK UPHOLSTERY Ph. 5234272 R, Cook, Prop, Blyth, Ott PICKUP AND DELIVERY SERVICE pohltbypoint primer on how to lose your dther's licence. It's actually quite simple. All you do is accumulatefifteen demerit points arid lose your licence for thirty days. Do it again and lose your licence for six months. In this province, it definitely pays a driver to score a big fat zero. Ontario's demerit point system is designed to convince the poor driver to drive properly. Drivers who do not improve are then taken from the road because they're a menace to pedestrians and to other drivers. But the system is not at all unjust. It's aimed at telling the driver where he's gone wrong and giving him plenty of time to cor- rect his faults. For instance. When you've accumulated six points, you'll be notified and urged to improve your driving. When you've got nine, you'll prob- ably be asked to attend a private interview and re -do your driving test. At fifteen points, you'll lose your licence for thirty days and drop back to seven points. Get fifteen 'again and you won't drive for six months. However, your record won't be indelibly marked. If you drive for two years without a traffic con- viction your points are erased and your slate is clean, How Demerit Points Accumulate: 7 points Failing to remain at scene of an accident (Highway Traffic Act). 6 points 5 points, 4 points Careless driving. Racing. Exceeding speed limit by 30 m.p.h. or more. Driver of bus failing to stop at unprotected railway crossings. Exceeding the speed limit by 20 to 29 m.p.h. Failing to stop for school bus. Following too closely. 3 points Exceeding speed limit by llto19m.p.h. Driving through, around or under railway crossing barrier. Failing to yield right of way. Failing to obey a stop sign,•signal light or railway crossing signal. 2 points Failing to lower headlamp beam. improper opening of vehicle door. Prohibited turns. Towing of persons on toboggans, bicycles, skis, etc. prohibited. Failing to obey direc- tions of police officer. Failing to report an accident tt, a police officer. Improper passing. Crowding driver's seat. Wrong way on one-way street or highway. Failing to obey signs other than those mentioned above. Pedestrian cross-over. Failing to share road. improper right turn. Improper left turn. Failing to signal. Unnecessary slow driving. The whole point is to score nothing, keep your record clean and drive happily ever after, Ministry of Transportation & Communications Hon. John R. Rhodes Minister Ontario A.T.C. McNab Deputy Minister • THE BLYTH STANDARD, MARCH 20, 1974 PG. 3 Huron County Board of Education gives raise to bus operators BY WILMA OKE '1'hc Huron County Board of Education will grant a two per cent increase in contract remun- eration to all Transportation Operators supplying services to the Board, effective September 1, 1973. R.B. Dunlop, Business Admin- istrator, told board members meeting in Clinton Monday afternoon that the Government has increased ceiling to provide for the two per cent and that the Huron Board had been below the ceiling, He said the increase would amount to about $8,000. The Government does allow an additional one-half per cent but the Board rejected a motion to allow this. The Board will maintain a Trustee Accident Insurance cov- erage with the Reliable Life Insurance Company for the year 1974, as "it is more flexible" according to a statement by Mr. Dunlop. The fee structure (effective September I, 1974) will remain the same as for 1973-74 term at $100 per elementary student and $200 per secondary student but will be applied to all non-resident students attending Huron County schools for whom responsibility is not accepted by neighbouring Boards. The fee structure is to be reviewed annually. The Board will also discontinue payment of fees for Huron County resident pupils attending Bruce County schools except where right of such attendance is clearly defined by provincial statute or regula- tion. The Board retracted its stand on requiring medicals within 30 days of hiring non -teaching employees but will require the Administration to have on hand evidence indicating that it has asked any potential non -teaching criiployce whether he or she is aware of any medical reason why he or she might not be able to carry out the demands of the position in question, and if there is any doubt, a medical certificate would be required. The Board approved a new policy re administration time for elementary schools. The formula for the new policy was•developed by a committee formed by D.J. Cochrane, Director of Education based on a request from the Vice -Principals' Association (Elementary Schools). The formula has been develop- ed which combines (a) adminis- tration time for principals, (b) administration time for vice -prin- cipals, and (c) secretarial time available to the school. The report also includes: the criteria for establishment of a Vice -Principal position on a staff has been changed from class- rooms to enrolment, and as well, steps have been taken to ensure that Vice-Princiapls are allotted time to perform administrative tasks as part of their training as future school administrators. R.B. Allan, Assistant Superin- tendent of Schools, was granted permission to teach on the Ministry of Education Summer Course in Special Education in London from July 2 to August 2 at no loss of salary. Mr, Allan has offered to have the period in question considered as his sum- mer vacation. Herbert Turkheim, chairman of the Education Com- mittee, said the Board should be proud to have a superintendent of Mr. Allan's calibre to be invited to teach the special course in London. Approval was given the request of Principal J.B. Chapman of Exeter Public School to send 60 Grade 8 pupils on a three-day Field Trip to the Niagara -Toronto region on May 28-29-30 to expand the learning experiences of the classroom in relationship .with courses in Science, History and Geography, at a total cost of $1,500. Of this total $300 will come out of the school transport- ation budget and the remainder paid by students and the profits from school projects. The Board is planning an Open House at its Administration Centre on Albert Street in Clinton on Wednesday, April 24, and Thursday, April 25, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to 10;00 p.m. each clay. This will give the general public the opportunity of seeing' the facilities in the Centre, and the use (meetings) and be able to learn the size of the building, and the cost or renovations, A' special press night is to be held prior to the Open House. The Board did not wholly support the stand of Hugh A. Crothers of Toronto who would like to have a non-partisan bill introduced to correct inconsist- encies in the Highway Traffic Act which does not require flashing lights on school buses and traffic halted when school buses are loading or discharging students in areas where speed limits arc 35 miles per hour or less. When replying to Mr. Croth- ers' lgttcr the Board will include the statement of Trustee John Broadfoot of RR 1, Brucefield, that in a 30 -mile zone there are areas where buses can get off the traffic lanes to load or discharge students where it will not interfere with the flow of traffic. Mr. Broadfoot also pointed out that in 30 -mile zones there arc often four lanes of traffic and the frustration of drivers getting to work in the morning rush-hour with school buses bringing all traffic to a standstill. Mr. Hill stated there are two sides to the question of safety and expressed the general concern for the safety of students and the general concern for traffic. Authorization was given to R.L. Cunningham, Transportation Manager for the Board, and Trustees. J.P. Alexander of Wingham and John Henderson of Seaforth to attend the annual convention of the School Bus Operators' Association of Ontario in London on July 1, 2 and 3. A Guidline for Staffing of Elementary Schools is to on the agenda of a special meeting of the Board to be called for next Monday night. Mr. Cochrane said the class size/teacher-pupil ratio was possibly the most important item in the list of ten recommend- ations resulting from the visit- ation to schools made by Board Chairman E.C. Hill and himself last Fall, and now his staff and he are ready to discuss a number of these items with the board members at the special meeting next week. Speaking of the budget for 1974, Mr. Cochrane said, "The Board has not yet been given the grant regulations and other pertinent material necessary to complete the budget, but based on the assumption that grants will not be less than last year, we can produce one for you to consider if .you wish." Mr. Cochrane said because of spiralling costs the grant regulations had been pulled back by the Ministry for re -consideration, but that it was important that he get some interim guideline for hiring elementary teachers. . R.B. Allan, Board Superintend- ent, said estimated enrollment in elementary schools will be down 227 pupils and three less teachers will be required. He said it may be possible that the Board will be hiring about 14 new. elementary teachers next term, but nothing is definite at this time. 'Approval for five Field Trips was made. Mrs, Mollie Kunder of Seaforth asked why some schools go on Field Trips regularly while other schools do not request them, it was pointed out to her that many schools participate in Field Trips that are in a mileage range of their school that it is not necessary to ask Board permiss- ion. Mr. Cochrane said it depended to some extent on the principal of the school whether they took full advantage of trips available. He informed the Board members that the school budget for Field Trips is based on the enrollment in the school. "It's not fair to the pupils if they arc not taking advantage of the trips, apparently there is a budget for it," Mrs. Kunder said. The Superintendents will be asked to study each school to see if all students are given the opportunity to participate in Field Trips. The Board Chairman, E.C. Hill, and Business Administrator R.B. Dunlop, were named to negotiate salaries with the cust- odian staff as their contracts run out on June 1. Norman Mundy, custodian at F.E. Madill Secondary School, Wingham, resigned effective February 25, and Wallace Bilton, C.W.L. sees film The Catholic Women's League met Wednesday, March 14 at the home of Mrs. Lorne Cronin. Being the first meeting of the newly formed executive most of the evening was spent discussing correspondence, The ladies were invited to attend a film strip and panel discussion at St. Joseph's Church, Clinton on Wednesday, March 27 on "Right for Life", The method of "Share-a•lent" was discussed by Father' D.J. McMaster. The ladies catered to the Lions Club supper Thursday evening. The next meeting will be held at the home of Gertie Cronin on Wednesday, April 3. All the ladies are asked to come out as there will be special guest speaker Miss Betty Cardno, who is connected with the V.O.N. and the Home Care Nursing. bus driver, Howick Central School resigned effective March 29. Donald Gower was placed on permanent staff as a custodian at Central Huron Secondary -School, Clinton; Linda Anderson, a permanent staff secretary at Hullett Central Public School and Lynn Fuller, a permanent staff secretary at Goderich District Collegiate Institute and Brenda Naylor as a bus driver at Brookside Public School, Arrangements have been made for Douglas Bundy of Goderich District Collegiate institute staff and his wife to act as hosts for the Young Voyageurs from Grand Prairie, Alberta, who will be visiting in Huron County from July 25 to August 2. Murray 1 1 Hunter of F.E. Madill Secondary School staff will accompany Huron's Voyageurs to Tracadie, New Brunswick, from July 9 to July 20. They are: from Central Huron Secondary School, Lorraine York, Bayfield and Donald Reid, Blyth; Goderich Collegiate, Wanda Lin- ner, RR 4, Goderich and Ernest MacMillan, Goderich; F.E. Mad- ill School, Kevin Adams, Wing - ham, Mary Bongertman, Tees - water, Murray Keith, Lucknow and Roxanne Petteplace, Tees - water; Seaforth High School, Gerald Kassies, RR 4, Seaforth; and South Huron, Exeter, Greg- ory Love, RR 1, Zurich, Teresa Ann Ondrejicka, RR 1, Exeter and John Wurm, Exeter. Wall flower Power is here in fall strength! • For Quality Value Service with Pride $PAILING'S SRO HARORARE Blyth, Ont. 523-4246 Thought about the cost of prescriptions lately? You could do something about it. Different brands of the same quality drug vary widely in price. Next time, when you need a prescription, ask this question, "Am getting the lowest cost drug according to PARCOST?" PARCOST is a program that assures you of "Prescriptions At Reasonable COST" - use it! Your doctor and pharmacist know about it through the PARCOST Index of quality drugs. Think PARCOST — choose a participating pharmacy. PARTICIPATING PHARMACY Ontario Ministry of Health Hon. Frank S. Miller, Minister PG. 4 THE BLYTH STANDARD, MARCH 20, 1974 Editorials Give them a home For several years now Blyth has faced a problem that seems no closer to solution now than when it first arose. The problem involves mobile homes and their place in the village. For many years the council just did not have a policy regarding the location of such homes in the village. The result saw mobile homes located throughout the village in a random manner. For many,people, mobile homes are the onlyh way they can afford decent housing. It allows those vithout enough money to afford a house, to own their own residence. This is especially important with the lack of rental housing in the Village. But mobile homes have their place, and it is not an ordinary building Tots scattered throughout the town. In ordinary residential areas, mobile homes just look shabby. Realizing this, council has been trying to discourage the location of mobile homes in the village. But council is wandering around in the wilderness as far as knowing what to do about the problem. An official plan is still some years away for the village and so are sewers. Faced with these obstacles, council hasn't been able to decide what course to take. Indecision can not go on forever, however. Housing costs are increasing rapidly making the need for mobile housing even more necessary for some people. Some provision must soon be made for the location of mobile homes in the village, and NOT on the hap -hazard method used in the past. What is needed is a special area set aside for mobile homes within the village. The problem is that council is afraid of the cost involved, yet so far has done little to investigate just what is involved. It is unfair for council to continue to turn down applications to locate mobile homes in the village without working to provide some alternative. The mobile home problem is one that won't go away. Council must begin to find out just what is involved in setting up a mobile home park to accomodate new mobile hones and if possible, to persuade the owners of mobile homes now located around the village to relocate in the park. Co-operation goes two ways President Richard Nixon of the United States has been very vocal • lately warning European allies that they had better start co-operating or the mighty U.S. will do something about it. The problem with Nixon's warning is that co-operation means two parties taking part. Nixon is upset with the European countries because they went ahead on their own and made deals with the Arab companies to secure needed oil supplies to keep their countries going. The U.S., of course, would rather have had all the Western allies stick together so as to be able to put more pressure on the Arabs for a better deal. The Europeans going ahead on their own has meant the U.S. is left to fend for itself. But this co-operation bit goes back farther than that. Only a few short months ago it was the European countries that were miffed at lack of co-operation. That case involved the world-wide alert the Nixon that Nixon put his American troups on without breathing a word to his allies (including Canada) during the Middle East war. Some of these troops were stationed in European countries and thus this action could have affected the lives of millions of Europeans. Mr. Nixon is waving the big stick and making all sorts of noises but who can blame the Europeans if they aren't feeling too ashamed of themselves for their actions. Time to stop lying Ontario Hydro officials wonder these days why no one believes them when they promise something. Who would after the farce Hydro has carried on over the past few years? Latest example of the outright dishonesty of Hydro can be seen in the development curb thrown over a five -mile radius around Douglas Point Nuclear Generating Station. The curb is to protect people from the danger of escaping hydrogen sulphide gas used in the production of heavy water at the plant. Seems only a few short days ago Hydro was poopooing suggestions that there might be danger for those living in the area of the plant. Put that together with the statements of Ontario Hydro that it would not close the Inverhuron Provincial Park, just before they closed the park to make way for expansion of the project, and with the double talk Hydro has been doing over the various powerline corridors running through the area and it is easy to see why Huron county people seem less than thrilled about the prospect of having another atomic power station in their back yard. Hydro has made so many promises and broken so many promises that people just don't know what to believe anymore. It's gotten so every statement made by Hydro is distrusted. Frankly, if Hydro is going to be able to operate in this part of the province at all, it's going to have to clean up its act. standard KEITH B JILL ROULSTON, Co -Publishers Published every Wednesday at Queen St. Blyth, Ontario Subscription rates (in advance) Canada $6.00 • Outside Canada $7.00 Single copies: 15 cents each Authorized as second class mail by Canada Post Office,. Registration Number 1319. Box 10, Blyth, Ontario Telephone 523-9646 WHEN 'E 'AS TOO MUCH 1E STARTS THROWIN' 'IS WEIGHT AROUND YER LUCKY, ENA - WH N MINE 'AS 100 MUCH t STARTS THROWIN%MY WEIGHT AROUND. What others say OPERATION FLIMFLAM Last fall this column carried an. editorial in which we gave public credit to Ontario Hydro for the honesty of tis dealings with farm owners whose properties might be crossed by powerline corri- dors. Thinking back to the way in which Canadian Pacific had attempted to establish a dump for Toronto garbage in Minto Town- ship without any thought for public opinion, - we believed Hydro had learned 1 lesson. A series of "information" meetings was held in this area and farmers were asked to express their opinions on the question of power corridors. As soon as that editorial appeared we were branded as being less than bright by some of the property owners involved, They claimed that the meetings were nothing more than a slick type of soother and that Hydro had long since decided exactly where the power lines would run. Ater Energy Minister Darcy McKeough's blunt statement in the Legislature last week it certainly appears that our critics were right --and we were abso- lutely wrong. Mr. McKeough was asked whether or not a further study of the Bradley Junction-to- Seaforth corridor would be undertaken, His answser remov- ed all doubts when he said that the route of that line had been determined in 1969 and no change whatever is contem- plated. That statement comes from the power czar of the province, so there can be no doubt of its authenticity. Why, then, did Hydro go to the trouble and expense of holding meetings last fall, another series of gatherings during the past few weeks and permit the landowners to ask questions and raise objections? Would it not have been the course of both honesty and courage to admit that the route was settled three or four years ago, whether the landowners liked it or not? Everyone, including the farm- ers, is aware that the power lines are necessary. The residents of this province must be provided with electrical energy, the need for which has become vital since oil shortages became a reality. However, the need for food is equally, if not more, vital and any diversion of food -producing acre- age must be open to the strictiest examination. Hydro claims that the productivity of farms crossed by tower lines will . not be seriously hampered. Farmers who have tried to work with such lines over their land disagree. The affected property owners in this area asked only that a study of the route be undertaken by a totally' independent body --one which had nothing to gain or lose by the report, but it is now plain that once the almighty mind of Hydro has been made up, there is no way it can be altered or even delayed. The emerging conundrum seems to be whether the people of Ontario own Hydro or Hydro owns us and does with us as it pleases. Another example of its authoritarian attitude was dem- onstrated recently when the personnel of the re -organized Hydro Commission was announ- ced. Membership by represent- atives of the Ontario Municipal Electric Association has been reduced to two. Since the poles, power lines, tansformers and switching equi- pment in every one of these urban centres was bought and paid for .by the residents of those communities, and since Hydro itself has been bought and paid for by those same residents, along with the taxpayers and consumers in the non -urban areas, the reduction of municipal representation is less than demo- cratic. The watchword of progress in this province for the past ten years has been "centralize". Making big things ever bigger has been government's solution for everything from health, to education, to regional govern- ment. Bigness has another consequence --it constructs stea- mrollers of inhuman democracy that flatten everything in their way. Placing immense power in a few hands can be a very dangerous practice. If you doubt it, take a long and careful look at Washington, D.C., and you will sec that power does, indeed, corrupt. The only significant power in a democracy should lie in the hands of the electors. It's high time we started to exercise that power. Wingham Advance -Times Letter to the editor DANGEROUS HALF-TRUTH Producers generally want to promote the sales of their products. The liquor industry along with the others desire to promote the sale of its wares. This desire has led to what many consider to be a dangerous half-truth. The liquor industry continually presents a picture of attractive, well-dressed young people enjoying a moment of relaxation along with the use of its product. We'll grant that there is an element of truth here - in that this is the manner in which many of the youth of our day do enjoy a moment of relaxation. But this is not the whole truth. The se of alcoholic beverages is associated with other situations. It is associated with drunkeness, highway accidents, death, broken homes, impoverishment etc. This is one side of the picture that is rarely if ever brought to the attention of the general public. 1 understand that in the province of British Columbia all liquor advertising has been banned. In this province youth and the public generally are allowed to make an open, unbiased decision about the use of this product. Would this not be a saner position for our province to take? I for one would be much happier to live in a province where my children were not constantly and persistently, and right in their own living room, dinned with this dangerous half-truth. Liquor advertising should be banned in Ontario so that our children could make an open, unbiased responsible dec- ision apart from this dailyh, sometimes hourly barrage of a dangerous half-truth. Rev Bill Wilkinson Box 118 Lion's Head, Ont. t I BLOOD iGIYE I 4 Update In-depth reports BY MURRAY GAUNT, M.P.P. 1 HURON -BRUCE) A Government bill to force the resumption of regular classes in York County received approval in the second reading and third reading stages this week and will become law immediately. The Bill establishes a three member arbitration board to break the deadlock The nation Montreal THE BLYTH STANDARD, MARCH 20,1974 PG, 5 he province Government biIIagainst strike pushed through between the teachers and the Board of Education in York County. Education Minister Thomas Wells reiterated his willingness to abandon the Bill at any time he is advised the teachers and trustees have agreed to submit to voluntary binding arbitration or reach a negotiated settlement. Liberal Leader Robert Nixon said the Bill would not have been necessary if Mr. Wells had stepped in a month ago and imposed trusteeship on the Board, The Board has incited many instances of provocation in the past number of weeks. Mr. Nixon said Bill 12 which states that; the pupil/teacher ratio can be arbitrated, means that conditions of work must be negotiated across the province in the future. The Ontario Government is spending $500,000 to tell taxpayers it wants them to get back $300 million on their income taxes this year with its Fair Share Program. The programme includes rental rebates, a return of 1 per cent of personal exemptions as a sales tax rebate and $100 credit to pensioners. Ontario is willing to sec the price of Western Canadian crude oil rise to $6 a barrel, but only if it is going to stay there for at least two years. Energy Minister Darcy McKeough said he does not want a price rise on April 1, the date the current Federal freeze is scheduled to expire, to be just the first step up the ladder to $7, then $8, "and on up to whatever the world monopoly price might be". M.P. wary of civil servants' Marcel Roy, Liberal MP for Laval, has a thing about public servants. Although his party forms the govern- ment, be it a minority one, Mr, Roy feels the public service has most of the power, no matter which way Canadians vote in federal elections. "I think the public service is an empire with extreme powers" Mr. Roy said in an interview, "and, if we're not to become rubber stamps, we have to get back on top of them." The situation evolved "during all those years when each riding chose its MP just because he was a good guy who would make a favorable impression in Ottawa." And the succession of "good guys" did make a favorable impression in the Commons, while the public service "made laws and policed themselves," and quite successfully at that. But now 26 per cent of the Canadian work force is employed by governments at the federal, provincial and municipal levels, and these public servants will become more and more the real legislators if elected representatives do not keep a close eye on them. This is why Mr. Roy regularly visits Manpower centres, Post Offices and all other federal installations in his riding, bombarding theta with lengthy question- naires. "For example, I asked the Laval Manpower centre for a breakdown on all applicants according to sex, age and education •- strangley enough, the figures showed that the more educated classific- ations provided the most unemployed. "This serves the double purpose of keeping the public servants on their toes as well as giving me enough data to say in committee 'this is the situation in my riding.' " And Mr. Roy was horrified when he found out that a housing project funded by the Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation resembled something concoct- ed by a fly-by-night operator, "'This wasn't even in my riding but when I heard complaints t decided to investigate and what we found eventually landed two public servants before the courts -- and CMHC was forced to pay damages to the project's residents." 1t took Mr. Roy a year to bring that personal project to completion, but he feels it's a perfect example of, what the MP should be doing to protect citizens from the vagaries of the public servants. "There is no better ombudsman than a riding's MP," Mr. Roy adds. The MP's job, the 37 -year-old agrono- mist feels, is more than a profession: 'Fit's really a calling,.';' "Where else nowadays do you find people willing to work frforn 8 a.m. to midnight most days of the week, and for less money than they would get in private industry?" Mr. Roy says he took a salary cut the day he decided to run for office after a successful career with Canada Packers and the Co-operative Federee du Quebec, where he was director of distribution. The world Is Watergate a final victory BY RiCK BUTLER Thc continuing saga of Watergate, with its many twists and turns, continues to dominate .he headlines and hold public interest on the mainland and here in Newfoundland. As new revelations of missing tapes, erased conversations and White House' firings continue, many people have coupe to expect the unexpected as a matter of course. While a great deal of attention has been devoted by the press here and elsewhere to the Watergate scandal and possible White House involvement in the affair, one aspect of the overall situation has largely escaped notice in media. I am thinking of the effect of Watergate on the everyday language of political discussion. Among the many criticisms that Richard Nixon has been subjected to through the years, I don't recall him being faulted for lack of perseverance of cunning. Nixon is not defending himself simply on the basis of carefully -worded press statements and the Knowledge that the accusations of his involvement in Water- gate will remain mere rumor unless they can be substantiated by supporting testimony or documents. In his defensive strategy Nixon has gone one ingenious step further by attempting to obscure and down -play the facts and issues involved through a subtle manipulation of language. We are witnessing a remarkable attempt to replace standardtglish as the language of politics, in its variety and precision of description, with a word system more suited to White House interests. 1 can think of no more fitting way to give credit to its originator than to call this new language "Nixonese". One needn't look far to find many recent examples of Nixonese in use. In official White House statements the Watergate conspirators and burglars arc referred to as "aides", "counsels" or "operatives", These vague and imprecise job descrip- tions reveal precious little of the type of work for which these people were hired. Anolther term coined by the Nixon tgeam to describe those engaged in White House "security" operations is "the plumbers". The term has a reassuringly unsinister ring to it. 1t almost sounds playful. After all, who else would you expect to be fixing "security leaks" but "the plumbers", it's time that the entire cast from President. Nixon down was given recog- nition for their ingenious attempts to cover up the coverup, Convicted conspirators Gordon Liddy and Howard Hunt are highly practsed in the use of Nixonese. When testifying about their first "mission" to burglarize the office of Daniel Ellsberg's psychiatrist, they described it as a "vulnerability and feasibility study". Obviously, "casing the joint" simply won't do as a description of such an important "mission". Presidential Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler is the most vocal exponent of Nixonese. When recently requested by a member of the Washington Press Corps to retract and apologize for factually incorrect statements made previously, Ziegler replied that his statements were The Federal Government has frozen the price of Western crude at $4 a barrel until March 31. Mr. McKcough strongly attacked the desire of the producing Provinces, Alberta and Saskatchewan, to raise the price to the world level of about $10.50 a barrel. The Energy Minister said an increase to $6 a barrel would add approximately 6 cents a gallon to the cost of heating oil and gasoline in Ontario. A jump to $10,50 a barrel would add almost 20 cents a gallon. This "flies in the face of the national interest" he said. The net impact on Ontario of a move to $6 crude would be to add costs of $350 million a year to people of the Province, Alberta's net benefit would be $750 million. powers "i didn't really want to run, but I couldn't find a satisfactory answer to a question I'd been asked about what I'd rcaly done for my country." And lie nearly didn't get the Liberal nomination, "since I refused to ally myself with the powerbrokers of Laval," and only won it by one vote in the third ballot. That was in 1968, and Mr. Roy freely admits he was bitterly disappointed when he first came to Ottawa. "I was lost and terribly frustrated at the incredible slowness of everything .., at how long one had to wait to see ideas become legislation." So he took his problems to Prime Minister Trudeau, "who suggested that I concentrate on a few areas and give them everything I had." That's how Mr. Roy with his background in agronomy, has been taking on the Canadian Wheat Board, the sacred cow of Western Canadian farmers. The Wheat Board sets the price at which Eastern farmers may buy feed grains (among other products) from their Western counterparts. "Western farmers sell each other these feed grains -- essential to cattlemen -- at low prices, and Ontario is self-sufficient in feed grains, so that only Quebec farmers are forced to buy at these inflated prices which add so much to production costs that they often cannot compete with westerners or Ontarians as meat producers." Mr. Roy would like to see Quebec farmers able to.buy directly from Western for Nixonese? now "inoperative". They were not incorrect, misinformed, or certainly not lies, but merely "inoperative". After you hear it several times, it begins to sound reasonable. In carefully worded pronouncements on Watergate, Mr. Nixon, has stated that those involved had "resigned". If a similar situation were to occur in the Soviet Union, or another "unfriendly" state, 1 wonder if Mr. Nixon would view the resignations as a "mass purge" of the guilty? But, of course, purges •- by definition -- do not take place in America but only among the ruthless politicians behind the Iron Curtain. Nixon seems to have finally realized that the crude and largely unsuccessful attempts of Spiro Agnew to intimidate the U.S. news media were poorly conceived and basically unnecessary. There is not need to muzzle the press. Simply supply them with the "correct" words to use, and they can rea'range to they can rearrahge them in any order they choose. The end result will be suitably mild, imprecise, confusing and therefore hari 'ass to the White House. This deceitful use of the language is ntre effective in obscuring and minimizing embarrassing situations like Watergate than any number of official White House denials or criticism of the press: if English can become the language of international commerce in a comparatively short period of time, Nixonese, with the aid of the uncritical media, can be made the grain producers, but the very concept is nearly sacrilegious to Western Canadians, who arc already rather alienated from federal Liberals. "Bujt I'm sticking to my guns, and I don't underestimate the weight of the Quebec delegation in the Liberal caucus," Mr. Roy adds optimistically. And the Laval MP has been waging his own private war on separatism on the Parti Quebecois' most fertile grounds: in his riding's high schools and CEGEPs. "Ever since I've been here, I've never uttered the words, separatism or Parti Quebecois -- what I've done is demonstrate to the kids what federalism is all about." Throughout each session, Mr. Roy hosts bus -loads of Laval school children who arc given a guided tour of Parliament Hill and other points of interest in the capital. Following the visit, teachers are encouraged to ask the students to report on their visit,. and Mr. Roy proudly keeps a filing cabinet full of such homework, along with personal letters to and from the visiting students. "At first, none of the French schools reacted to my invitation -- because of separatist -oriented teachers, I suspect, But . when the kids started to hear from their English-speaking friends in the riding about the Ottawa trips, the French schools began sending classes. "And that, also, is what I mean about the MP's job being a calling," Mr. Roy says. The Montrea: Star. language of American and possibly Canadian Politics. Thc birth of Nixonese dates back to the early days of the Nixon administration and its difficulties in Southeast Asia. When President Thieu announced that he would not permit any opposition in South Viet Nam's last Presidedntial election, the situation was referred to by U.S. spokesman as a "one-man race". Time and Newsweek promptly picked up the phrase, unperturbed by the obvious difficulties of conducting a race with only a single 'entry. Then we were informed that President Thieu was to be the "sole contender". I had been under the impression that it's necessary to first have a contest before any contenders appear, but after reading and hearing the phrase repeatedly it began to. seem plausible, AFter the initial success and uncritical public acceptance of Nixon's new jargon, its use was rapidly '.ended. When President Nixon lifted the temporary ban on American bombing over North Viet Nam in 1970, the "protective reaction strikes" began. Then caste the My Lai massacre, which was soon being referred to by White House and Pentagon spokesmen as the My Lai "accident". When Nixon ordered the invasion of Laos and Cambodia by American and South Vietnamese troops, the invasion was described as a "foray", or "incursion", or "excursion". Following these "incursions", the Pentagon imposed a "news embargo" on the reporting of Continued on pg. 12 • PG. 6 THE BLYTH STANDARD, MARCH 20,1974 Sport Talk BY SANDY Hockey interest has perked up in the area in the past couple of weeks because of the success of the local Bantam squad in their playoff series with Langton. The boys did it all very dramatically, losing the first game of the series by a large margin and then coming from behind to defeat Langton by a single goal at home. They had everyone nervous then when they went back to Langton but their big win there was the first topic of conversation around town on Monday. From now on the crowds will likely build for every game. Hopefully, we could be witnessing another exciting Ontario championship series later in the month like the one we saw two years ago. *** Before the snowfall the first of the week, it was certainly looking like baseball season already. The game, of course, is being played now in the sunny south though its hard to know it most times by the lack of news. With the tremendous interest generated last year by the Expos run at the National league pennant, you'd think there would be a little more interest shown by the media in reporting at least the scores of the exhibition games. Reporting has been on a hit and miss basis to say the least. Today you hear the scores but tomorrow you don't. One thing is evident, that the Expos arc about the hottest team in the south right now and are led by rookies like Jim Cox at second base (batting 412 as of the weekend) and Barry Foote catching. Let's hope they don't cool off when they come north. *** Howie Meeker has become the high priest of minor hockey of late and recently has shown his concern over the attitude used in coaching the sport. Here is a letter sent to coaches on behalf of the mental health association. LET'S PUT THE FUN BACK IN HOCKEY iT'S A GAME • NOT A WAR" Dear player, parent or coach: This letter has been written because I think we should put a stop to the tremendous pressure to win in minor hockey. 1 see mothers and fathers urging their kids to do almost anything to win a game. Is "win at any cost" an attitude we want to encourage? I see boys who are heart -broken if they lose. I see amateur coaches and officials too caught up in league championships and scoring races, Some kids of seven and eight can barely skate, yet all they practise is shooting! Hockey seems to be the one sport where basic training is sadly neglected. Along with the Canadian Mental Health Association, 1 urge everyone who has anything to do with kids playing hockey to forget about the world of the pros. Forget about league standings, bonuses and scouts. Let's stop pushing the kids. Let them first learn the basics of the game -- including the right attitudes. Hockey is a great sport and a great training ground for co-operation, sportsmanship, self-confidence and competition within reason. To me, the important thing is not that a boy won or lost, but that he came home from the game proud that he played and had his fair share of time on the ice. Sincerely, • Howie Meeker. WATTS FROM WASTE Toronto garbage collected in some routine pickups will be going back into homes and businesses in a new form — electrical energy — in late '76 or early '77. During a two-year pilot study, Ontario Hydro will be burning 500 tons of processed garbage a day in one unit at Lakeview generating station in Mississauga. Separation of combustible material from re- usable glass and metal and other non -burning content will be handled at an $11.5 million Metro- politan Toronto owned plant being built near Toronto International Airport. The pulverized result will be trucked 10 miles to Lakeview, where Hydro will keep detailed financial and operating records to determine the net value of pro- cessed waste as fuel. Modifications to Lakeview costing $3.5 million are expected to be covered by the provincial government, which will also contribute $1,5 million to the separation plant. Ontario Hydro Photo Bantams beat Langton The Bantams played Langton first on March 6 in Langton and were defeated' by, Langton 9-1. The second game was played in Blyth on March 10, The Bantams played a hard game and came out with 5.4 win. Tfie third game was played in Atoms beat Drayton, now playing Zurich Blyth Atoms eliminated Dray- The next play-off series will be ton from play-off action last played against Zurich. The first Thursday night by a 7.0 score. game will be played Wednesday The game was very closely night in Zurich at 6:30. On Friday played until the start of the third night Zurich will come to Blyth for period when Blyth exploded for the second game of the series at six goals in six minutes, Goal 8:00. . scorers were: Frank Van Dongcn, In Durham on Saturday the unassisted; Wes Burkholder with boys met Lion's Head in their first one goal and three assists; Bruce encounter and lost by a score of Hunking with one goal and three 5-1. The lone scorer was Wes assists and Robbie Plunkett Burkholder from Bruce Hunking notched four goals. anvl Robbie Plunkett. Local teams do well at tournament Three teams from Blyth journeyed to the Exeter Mixed Nellie Burkholder, Bill and Lillian Dart Tournament on Saturday, Riehl coming in second in teams March 16. worth $70. There was $500 prize money There were 38 teams playing, and the Blyth Players brought with 76 doubles from most parts $100 to Blyth as follows: George of Southern Ontario such as and Dorothy Oster, third in London, Woodstock, Tlllsonburg, doubles with $30; and George and Kitchener, etc. Marg Carter bowls best single Marg Cartes bowled the high single with 270 points at the Clinton Crown Lanes last Tues- day, March 12 when the Clinton -Blyth Ladies' League played. High triple was scored by Tudv 8th Liners iose tournament in overtime St. Clements won the Blyth Broomball Tournament Champ- ionship on Sunday with a tight 1-0 win over the 8th Liners from Morris. The 8th Liners, one of the hosts clubs wnet into overtime before losing the championship. They seemed to take out their disappointment on the Westfield team in the first game of the finals of the Blyth Broomball League on Tuesday night. They kmmered Westfield 8-0. 'I•eh second game will be held on Thursday at 9 p.m. VETERANS' SERVICES NOTICE Anyone interested in donat- ing their eyes to the Eye Bank of Canada may get more information by contacting Charles Crawford, president of Blyth Lions Club or any Lion member. Wilson with 749 and high average, Mary Davey, 223. Team scores were as follows: GEORGE TU R T O N Busty Beauties, 57; Slow Pokes, .319 Huron Rd., 53; Tea Totalers, 47; Six Pin Pals, Highway 8, 46; Happy Hookers, 44; Boo -Boos Goderich, Ontario. 40; Ailey Cats, 39 and Swinging 524.7411 Mamas, 34. Langon on March 17, Blyth came out strong and took a 4.1 lead in the first period and at the end of the second period took a 6-2 lead, Blyth finished the game by defeating Langton 9-3. The goals were scored by Steve Howson 2, Phil Arthur 2, Dale Whitfield 1, Terry Pierce 1, Larry Howatt 1, Brad Bromley 1, and Brian Bromley 1. 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It has hung on the walls of our home for over 60 years. "I lifted my head and looked at it; and cried out, '0 Lord help me', "And he said, 'Peace I leave with you. My peace 1 give to you. Let not your heart be troubled neither let it be afraid," "And 1 said, '0 Lord what a wonderful gift, but what good is it to me unless I take it and use it as my own. Lord, you have given it to me and I'll take it 7 it is mine,' "And peace flooded my whole being. "1 sat in wonder and amazement, Again, the words - 'Let not your heart be troubled neither let it be afraid,' The pain is gone - that was eight months ago," "What a Friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry Everything to God in prayer. O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear, All because we do not carry Everything to God in Prayer." Film shown at Blyth U.C.W. meeting The monthly meeting of the U.C.W. was held in the basement of the United Church with 16 members present. Mrs. Watt and Mrs. McDougall were in charge of the Devotional period, Mrs. McDouball favoured with a very lovely piano solo and Mrs. Watt read a poem. Mrs. Dwight Campbell, as Citizenship Convenor showed a splendid film on "The Factors which Confront Us". It was very interesting. Highlights from the Presbytery meeting in Mitchell were given by Mrs. Buttell, Mrs. Wright Mrs. Webster and Mrs. Esther John- ston, Mrs. Webster read a paper on a "Woman's Life in Pakistan" for the Christian Education Con- venor. Mrs. Crawford and Mrs, E. Johnston were in charge of the business meeting, Plans were made for the Crusade luncheon to be held April 4. Easter Thankoffering held on April 21. will be CARE IN THE HOME COURSES Crusade attracting One of the biggest spiritual happenings in a long time is scheduled for Goderich March 29 to April 7. It is the invitation to Live Crusade to be held at Knox Presbyterian Church with Rev. Marney Patterson as the speaker. Local organizers have been working hard for many months now to be ready when Mr. Patterson brings his Crusade team to town. "I'm very pleased with the way things are going," commented Crusade general chairman, Rev. m.h. mcWhinnic, First Baptist Church, Godcrich. All churches in Godcrich with the exception of one, according to Mr. McWhinnie, are involved in the Crusade plans. In fact, most 'churches across the whole of Huron County arc involved in some way with the Crusade here, Recently Crusade music direct- or Bill McCaul was in Goderich to direct the first choir practice with the volunteer group of singers. About 70 willing voices from Clinton, Blyth and Godcrich were on hand to run through the Crusade music selections, All kinds of things are happening in connection with the Crusade which offers evening services every day. Several luncheons and break- fasts are planned throughout the area. One is planned in Blyth at the United Church on April 4 at 12 noon. • 1 Saturday, April 6 a workshop for laymen is planned for North Street United Church from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Throughout the Crusade, Mr. Patterson will be speaking to school children in the county. The county's elderly will have the privilege to hear Mr. Patterson at iARENA SCHEDULE ■ ■ THE BLYTH STANDARD, MARCH 20, 1974 PG. 7 vimmimmer Forage Seeds & Seed Grain support Huronview where he will be speaking. As well as these efforts, household fellowship and prayer sessions will be held throughout the community for the duration of the Crusade. According to Mr, McWhinnie, money for the Crusade expenses is beginning to come in. Donations are welcomed from individuals as well as from churches, service clubs, business and industry. Also, Mr. McWhinnie and Rev. Robert Raymont will be appear- ing on Sing Time Sunday, March 23, Channel 8 CKNX. We are heavily stocked with locally grown Canada No. 1 Red Clover and Timothy Seed of the highest quality we have had for many years. A full line of forage seeds will also be available.. We are taking orders now for grain and forage seeds. THE SEED PLANT IN Londesboro Phone Clinton 482.7475 or Blyth 523-4399 NOTICE The annual meeting of the Wingham and District Hospital - Association will be held on Friday, March 29 at 8 p.m. In the nurses' training school building, Catharine Street, Wingham. _ All matters of business pertaining to the Wingham and District - Hospital Association will be transacted including the election of directors and other officers. In order to cast a ballot in the election of directors a person must be a member of the Association. One year memberships may be obtained for the sum of S1.00 at' _, the hospital office or the Wingham Town Clerk's office,. These memberships must be purchased at least 10 days prior to the annual meeting. Everyone is welcome, R :P. Ritter, President. John Strong, Secretary. j ill I .• L = March 21 3-4 Pre-school Skating sit.= • 4:30-6 Atom Practice ■ 1 ii i 7-8:30 Belgrave Game i , i 9:30-11:30 Local Boys i March 22 10-12 Bantam Practice ■ ■ 7-8 Peewee Game ■ 8-9:30 Aom Game ■ o • March 23 9-6 Tyke Tournament ■ 8-9 Cadets i March 24 1:30-5:30 Tyke Tournament i March 25 4:30.6 Tyke Practice 1 March 26 4-6:30 Figure Skating ■ 7-11 Broomball ■ Broomball Peewee Practice • March 27 4-5 • - 5-6:30 1 6:30-7:30 Beginners Skating Sponsored by 1 • Lions 1 • ■ March 28 3.4 •Preschool Skating • a 4:30-6 Atom Practice ■ !■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■�■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■M ■ ■ ■ MISSIONARY WEEK at Rev. Ron Curl's Residence, Westfield HEAR REV. SAM ROSS from BRAZIL 8 P.M. THURSDAY, MARCH 21 MISS JOAN WALSH from NIGERIA 8 P.M. SATURDAY, MARCH 23 • SUNDAY, MARCH 24 Westfield Fellowship Hour -2 p.m. MISS LYNETTE LESLIE FROM SIERRA LEONE WILL SPEAK Huron Men's Chapel, Auburn -8 p.m. RICHARD UMMEL OF BRAZIL WILL SPEAK Evil prevails when good men do nothing CHURCH OF GOD McConnel Street, Blyth CHURCH SERVICE: 11 a.m. 4 THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA REV. FRED CARSON Blyth - 10 a.m. Brussels • 11:30 a.m. Auburn & Belgrave = 1 p.m. THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA THE REV. CECIL L. WITTICH Sunday School - 9:50 a.m. Worship Service - 11 a.m. Everyone Welcome j...V.Vt\..\..V.\..�..\..\..\..�►..V.V.\..\.. \.. V.V.\..\..\..\..- i CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH . TED HOOGSTEEN PASTOR Morning Worship - 10 a.m. Afternoon Worship • 2:30 p.m. The Church of the Back To God Radio Hour, CHOK 1070, 8:30 a.m. ih..\..\.. n a,- •,\..\..\.1......\..\..\..\..\..\..\..\..\..\..\..\..\... I WESTFIELD FELLOWSHIP HOUR i 1 REV. RON CURL MINISTER 523.9263 1 Family Bible Study Hour -1 p.m. i i Family Worship Service .2 p.m. • t i INTERDENOMINATIONAL • ALL WELCOME THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA AUBURN & DONNYBROOK PASTOR ALFRED FRY Donnybrook - 9:45 a.m, Auburn - 11:15 a.m. We preach Christ, Crucified, Risen, and coming again. A Welcome Awaits You ST. MICHAEL'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH REV. D.J. McMASTER BLYTH Mass at 'Blyth every Sunday at 9 a.m. PG. 8 THE BLYTH STANDARD, MARCH 20, 1974 WALTON NEWS Bureau editt'r: MRS. ALLAN McCALL U.C.W. holds Mrs. George Williamson was hostess for ,the unit meeting in her home on Wednesday after- noon, March 13. Mrs. Harold McCallum and Mrs. Cliff Hoegy were in charge of devotions. Mrs. McCallum opened the meeting with the Thought for the Day. Hymn 148, "Breathe on me Breath of God" was sung. Mrs. Hoegy read the scripture from St. Mark 11: 11-26. Mrs. McCallum led in prayer followed by the Lord's Prayer in Unit meets The March meeting of the 8th and 16th Unit was held in the church basement on Thursday evening. Mrs, Ken McDonald opened with the Call to Worship. Hymn 346, "Fill Thou My Life, 0 Lord My God" was sung. Mrs. Don Fraser read' the scripture from 1Peter verses 3-5, followed by a few words from one of Rev. Stan McDonald's, Londesboro write ups from his minister's study consisting of the fact how important our hands are in God's Kingdom. Rev. Docken was present for this meeting to present the new Mission theme, "Share to Help a Broken World". He conducted a brief quiz on the mission priorities of the church followed with a short discussion. Hymn 637, "The Lord's My Shepherd" was sung. Prayer closed the devotional period. Mrs. Doug Fraser the Unit representative to the Mission Committee explained the New Mission and Service and packets are available. Mrs. Georg McCall chaired the business period, opening with a poem, "A Four Letter Word" which was "Love". The minutes were read by the secretary, Mrs. Don McDonald followed by 10 mem- bers answering the roll call. Collections were taken for copper contest ant. shower. Tickets are now available from any member for the Ham Supper on June 4. We were reminded of the up corning Thankofferings. A thank you nota was read by Mrs. Bolger. A social half hour followed at the close of the meeting, Mrs. Jim Fritz served lunch. Personals Mr, and Mrs. Robert Machan and girls of arnia spent the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Reid. Mr. and Mrs. Glen McNichol; Mr. and Mrs. Don Dennis; and Mr. and Mrs. Harold McCallum have returned home from a vacation in 1 lorida, The community is reminded of the euchre this Friday evening, March 22 in the hall. A dessert euchre will be held next month. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Humph, ries and family of London spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Humphries. Kim return- ed with them to London where she will spend the holiday -break week, meeting unison, A poem, "Touching Shoulders" was read by Mrs, Hoegy. Mrs. Martin Baan introduced Rev. Docken who spoke on Missions. He conducted a quiz and showed a film strip of conditions in Africa telling of the hot and dry weather periods, rain amounts and houses made out of mud. Pamphlets were distributed for each family. He concluded on reading a portion of a letter received from the missionary Ann Reiber, the Live -Love Project again this year. Mrs. Baan thanked Rev. Docken for corning and showing a new outlook on Missions. The business was conducted, minutes were read by Mrs. McCallum, the treasurer's report given by Mrs. C. Ritchie and miscellaneous report by Mrs. Van Vliet Sr. Forthcoming Thankoffer- ings were announced. Plans were made for a shower this Saturday evening for Miss Ruth Ritchie in the church. basement. The meet- ing closed with the Mizpah Benediction. • • Perth Film on Tanzania shown to U.C.W. The March meeting of the Walton Unit was held in the basement of the church on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Herb Traviss opened the devotional with hymn 356, "Take my life, and let it be". Mrs, Edna Hackwell was pianist for the hymns. Mrs. Art Heard read the scripture from the chapter of Luke 14: 32-40, Hymn 249, "Jesus shall reign where e'er the sun" followed by Mrs. Heard leading in prayer. Mrs. H. Traviss read an interesting article on, "Go to Church" and a poem, "Hearts Desire". Mrs, Edna Hackwcll, repres- entative to the Mission service committee reported and was assisted by Rev, Docken. State- ments were passed around and listed in order on what Mission means. 1t is the example of the little amount of work the church can do to help these underdevel- oped countries. Its ways of preaching the gospel. Its results of a missionary enterprise which people are encouraged to help themselves, working for commun- ity, including politics and econ- omics. Rev. Docken showed a film Walton personals Cathy McDonald, Joan Ben- nett, Brian Wilbee, Phillip Blake and Arthur Groenueld from the community were among the 27 students from the Seaforth and District High School from the Geography class that are spend- ing this holiday week on a sight-seeing trip to Italy. They flew by air leaving last Thursday evening and returning this Saturday evening. Our weather changed consider- ably when we received more snow over the weekend, making the roads slippery with the slushy shighways, and very high winds. Pos ''•ly it was March going out like a lion. We hope so. Mr. William Bennett was able to return home from hospital, following a few days recovering from the flu. Sunday guests v'ith Mr. and Mrs. Torrence Dundas were: Mr. and Mrs. Bill Stutz, Orangeville, and Mr. and Mrs. Clemens Stutz of Golden Valley. Donald Currie of Brampton spent the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Allan McCall. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Nott, Clinton visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Murray and Susan. Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold McCallum were Mrs. Ron Williamson, Terry and Denise, Seaforth and Miss Debbie Taylor of Staffa. strip of Tanzania, giving us an idea of their ways of life in the country of Africa. Mrs. Bill Thamer presided for the business. The minutes were read by the secretary, Mrs, Howard Hackwcll. The roll call was answered by 21 members. The offering was received by the secretary in the absence of the treasurer, They were reminded of invitations to attend Northside Church, Seaforth . Thankoffering on March 26 and to Cavan Church, Winthrop for their Easter Thankoffering, April 3 at 8 p.m. A work shop on Alcohol will be held at Northside Church, Seaforth on March 27, Hymn 199, "We love the place, 0 God" was sung. Mrs. Thamer closed the meeting with prayer. Envelopes for a Work Free Bazaar were distributed to be returned at the April meeting. The hostesses Mrs, Ralph Traviss, Mrs, Bruce Collins and Mrs. Murray Smith served lunch and a social half hour was enjoyed together. LOVE'S LAST GIFT REMEMBRANCE WhNh•r 11'. a • MONUMENT ! MARKER • INSCRIPTION You are remembering a loved 0'.o. LET T. PRYDE & SON LTD. HELP YOU DECIDE ON YOUR MEMORIAL REQUIREMENTS IN CUNTON (Ounce Demme BUIL 4$24°0$ VISIT RU. 4 4004 and Huron Residents! We know it's sometimes difficult to 'get away' to school, so we've come to you instead! 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For more information on the Business Programs, contact the Stratford Centre at 271-5701, OR WRITE: Conestoga College Clinton Centre Adastral Park Road CLINTON, Ontario Conestoga College Stratford Centre 270 Water Street STRATFORD, Ontario Conestoga College of Applied Arts and Technology Or complete the coupon below and serd It to the apps; nriate centre. I am Interested in the Program, Name Address ..,. Telephone • BELGRAVE NEWS Bureau editor: Mrs, Lewis Stonehouse Belgrave personals Mr. and Mrs. William Gow visited last Wednesday with Mr, Albert Gow who is a patient in Barrie Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. William Gow and Mr, Russel .Wilson of Blyth attended the funeral of their cousin Mr.' Jack Sowler of Ingersoll recently, Wayne. Ladd of Goderich, a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. William Gow is a patient in Victoria Hospital, London, Mrs. Clare Van Camp spent a couple of days last week with Mr, and Mrs. Harold Jardin and Michael of London. Mr. and Mrs, Mervin Karges 6th line of Wallace visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hibberd. Mr. and Mrs. John Spivey, Barbara and Brenda of Ingersoll spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Harold Procter and her aunt Miss Margarctr Curtis. Mr. James Spivey of Brussels was a Sunday visitor with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Procter. Mr. Russel Wilson and Miss jSheila Blake of Blyth visited last Tuesday with Mrs. William Gow, Mr. William Gow visited last Tuesday with relatives at Inner - kip. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Vincent and Paul of Oakville, Mr and Mrs. Douglas Mitchell, Jeff and Scott of Burlington visited on Sunday with Mr. and mrs, Cliff Logan. Miss Maria Arruda of Toronto is spending the holidays with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Logan, Mr. and Mrs. Roy MacSween, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Vincent, Neil Vincent, Mr. and Mrs. Murray Vincent and Dean, Mrs. Cliff Logan attended a birthday denner in honour of their father Mr. Albert Vincent who was 89 on March 14, Mr, and Mrs. James Leishman, Allan and Bibby Joe spent the weekend with Mr, and Mrs. James Jacklin and family. Mr. and mrs, Bruce Hamilton and family of Lucknow spent Sunday evening with mr. and Mrs. Edgar Wightman, Mr, and Mrs. James Keller and Sharon of Kitchener spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Taylor, Mr. and mrs, Gordon Chapman and family of Rexdale and Mr. and Mrs. William Montgomery Londesboro 4-H club meets Londesboro 111 held their second meeting on March, 12 at the home of Mrs. Tom Duizer. They opened the meeting with the 4-11 pledge, followed by roll call with 16 members in attendance. They decided on the nickname "Powder Puff Beauties", They discussed the "Little Things That, Count", Barbara Glousher and Madelene Sewers gave a demon- stration on manicuring The next meeting will be held on March 19 at the home of Mrs. Tom Duizer, and family of Guelph visited with Mr. and mrs, Edgar Wightman on Saturday. Mr, and Mrs, Robert Taylor attended the wedding of her cousin Jane Henderson to Danny McLean in the Palmerston United Church on Saturday, Miss Evelyn Bilman is one of the High School students who went on the extended Education Program Tour to Sain from F.E. Madill Secondary School. They left b y plane from Niagara Falls, New York on friday and expect to be away for the holiday week. Mr. and Mrs. Jack McBurney visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Barker of Goderich, Mr. James Hogg visited on Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Victor Youngblut, THE BLYTH STANDARD, MARCH 20, 1974 PG, 9 U.C.W. hear report of Presbyterial held in Mitchell The Afternoon Unit of the Belgrave U.C.W. met in the :Sunday School room on Tuesday, Belgrave A.C.W. March meeting The March meeting of the A.C.W. was held at the home of Mrs. Cooper Nethery and was opened with prayer by the president, Miss Mary Isabel Nethery, The Lord's Prayer was repeat- ed in unison. The scripture was read by Miss Nora Van Camp. Minutes of the last meeting and the correspondence were read by the secretary, Mrs, Clare Van Camp. Hockey notes Belgrave PeeWees played Bel - grave in Blyth last Wednesday night. This was the first game in the series but out of five with Belmore winning 3-2. Friday night Belgrave went to Belmore where Belgrave came back and beat Belmore 4-2. Ronnie Mc- Dowell played an outstanding game in goal. The Belgrave Squirts played with Fordwich in Blyth last Wednesday night and won 6-1. The Stone School Intermediates played with Chatsworth in Chat- sworth on Sunday night and won 4-2. Ten tables of euchre' played Ten t, ables of euchre were played in the Belgrave Com- munity Rooms last Wednesday evening. Winners were: high lady, Mrs. r Nelson Higgins; low lady, Mrs, Gordon Higgins; novelty lady, Mrs. George Brewer; high man, Hugh Rinn; low man, Mrs. Lorne Jamieson, playing as a man; novelty man, Gordon Murray. March 12 with Mrs. Leslie Bolt leading with meditation on the rescue from our many faults, holds A thank you letter was read from Miss Velma Lowry of Dundas, Mrs, Alex Nethery thanked everyone for cards she received while a patient in Clinton Hospital, Dues were paid and the apron and birthday box passed and the draw won by Miss Mary Isabel Nethery, The roll call wa answered by 10 members naming a woman of the New Testament, Mrs. Clarence Walker read a poem "Welcome to Spring" and "Lent a Secret Joy". The meeting was closed with grace and lunch was served. The hymn "Just as 1 am Without One Plea" was sung. Mrs Hazel Procter thanked everyone for remembering her while she was ill in University Hospital, London. Mrs. Leslie Bolt gave a reading on Observing Lenten season. Psalm 51 of Repentance was read in unison, telling of David's sin and repentance. Psalm 32 of David's prayer to be washed and made clean, also how Adam served and of God's forgiveness. The offering was received and visits to sick and shut-ins recorded. Mrs. Cecil Coultes gave a very interesting report of the Presby- terial held in Mitchell on March 6,— which she and Mrs. Stewart Procter attended, Mrs. Willard Armstrong took the study period continuing work of the United Church Hospitals in Canada. The meeting closed with Mizpath benediction. WEDDING INVITATIONS D'iweie (//oUhd by'NI(R,NI NAI Of SIRATIVID ('hoose your wedding invitations,with complete confidence from our elegant selection...which includes announcements and 'all the correct wedding accessories. Our wedding gift to you.., a Keepsake cop of our Invitation processed in luxurious cold... Comte in and receive ,your free Bridal Gift Register BLYTH PRINTING Blyth, Ont. 5239211 L The income tax help system and how tomake itwork for you. As you know by now, we changed a lot of things last year. We gave you a new return, a new Guide, several new deductions and a few new rules. And quite honestly, we were more than a little concerned about your reaction to it all. (And very, very interested In your opinions.) Well, now that we've had time to really look back at it and assess it honestly, it appears that most taxpayers did not seem to find it too difficult. The error rate did not ac- celerate greatly or change drastically from former years. Generally, most taxpayers seemed to handle their new returns fairly well. However, Income Tax will never be the easiest or most enjoyable thing in anyone's life. And it will always present problems in some areas, for some people. That's expected and understandable. So. What we want to do now is really work on those problem areas. And the best way to do that is to work with you, individually, on whatever part of Income Tax that causes you difficulty. And that's what April Aid is all about. It's a help system and its primary objective is to ensure that whenever or whatever you need help with, you can get it. And know how to get it. moat And this is how It Ixoti trot ' works: • First. Your Guide is always the best answer when you have a problem. Read it. Follow it. It not only gives explana- tions, but in many cases, examples of just how to figure something out. .• - Second. If you're still confused or something just doesn't seem to work, phone. The number of your own District Taxation Office is below and at the end of that number there are people whose only job is to help taxpayers with problems, by telephone. And on Mondays and Tuesdays phone lines are open 'til 6 p.m. So don't hesitate. If you live outside the office area, call the Operator and ask for Zenith 0-4000. She will automatically connect you to your own District Taxation Office. Remember, all calls are free, all questions are answered, and if you have queries, we want you to call. o Third. Some people prefer to talk things over in person. If you're one of them and have problems, drop by for free help. Anytime. The address of your District Taxation Office is below. Fourth. Write. To the address below. Explain your oblem as possible and include all in- p(jy- format on as your return address, please.) In return, we'll answer all letters as quickly and clearly as possible. Remember— if you need help, it's there. (And free). And all you have to do is ask, April Aid. The Income Tax help system. Let's mrke it work for you. National Revenue Bldg., 166 Frederick St., Kitchener, LOnt. N2H 2M4-579.6060 ani tta>• emu t�� a>_ tttttttttttttt� Together, wecangetit done: 1 Revenue Canada Ravenu Canada Taxation Imp&t Robert stanbury, Minister Robert Stanbury, ministre 1.11111111111 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 PG. 10 THE BLYTH STANDARD, MARCH 20, 1974 Guest at W.i. meeting demonstrates painting The W.1. meeting was held in the hall on Wednesday, March 13 at 8 p.m, with president, Mrs, Eric Anderson opening with poem, "Us" followed by opening Ode, Mary Stewart Collect and 0 Canada, with Mrs. Jack Arm- strong at the piano. Roll call was answered by an Article for a green thumb penny sale. Minutes of the last meeting, the financial report and correspondence were read by secretary, Mrs, Margaret Taylor. District executive meeting to be held in Auburn on April 3 at 1:30 p.m. A demonstration LONDESBORO NEWS Bureau editor: MRS. BERT SHOBBROOK Cub and Scout parade held on Sunday Twenty-four Cubs and Scouts and their leaders, David Reid, Claire Mc Clure, Mrs. Poppand Nick Whyte, and committee members, Jack Lee, Gordon Shobbrook and Howard Cart- wright, and flag bearers Wayne Hulley and Bryan McClure paraded into the church on Sunday. Greeting the congregation was• Bert Shobbrook, The ushers Londesboro were, Bruce Hunking, Steven Popp, Bruce Vincent and John Lammerant. Scripture was read by Scout Calvin Lovett. The choir anthem was "Praise the Lord". The children's story was "St, Patrick the Missionary". Rev. McDonald's message was "Whats My Boy Going To Be". The church crokinole social will be held on Friday, March 22 at 8 p.m. sponsored by the Sunday School, personals Mr. and Mrs. Bert Shobbrook, Mr. Fred Vodden, mr. and Mrs. Nrman Wright, Mrs. Olive Penfound and Elgin attended the funeral of their uncle, Mr. Amos Ball in Goderich on Thursday. Mrs. Laura Sundercock is a patient in Clinton Hospital. We wish her a speedy recovery, Master Brent Radford had the misfortune to fall and fracture a bone in his leg. Sandra Riley spent Tuesday to Thursday in Clinton Hospital having a tonsil operation. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Ron Crich on the birth of their son in Clinton Hospital on Saturday, March 16, a brother for Rodney. Miss Ann Fairservice went to visit her brother, Mr. and Mrs. David Fairservice and Maureen in Dollan Des Ormeaux, Quebec on Friday and is now a patient in Royal Victoria Hospital, Mont- real. We wish her a speedy recovery. Mr, and Mrs. Keith Allen honored his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Allen to dinner on Wednesday, March 13 for their birthdays. Brenda Howatt, Stratford is spending a few days with her grandmother, Mrs. Ena Howatt. Miss Pat Burns R.N.A. at Toronto Western Hospital spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Bob Burns, Mrs. Warner Collings visited the past one and a half weeks with her sister in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Millson, David, Patricia, John and Sarah of Woodstock visited on Sunday with her parents Mr, and Mrs. Bert Shobbrook. David and Patricia remained for some holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Mac Hodgert, Kirkton visited on Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Ena Howatt. Attending the Clinton W.I. card party on Friday were Mrs. Joe Shaddick, Mrs, Jessie Jones, Mrs. Myrtle Fairservice, Mrs, Mary Robinson, Mrs. Margaret Taylor and Mrs. B. Shobbrook, The March Cheerio Club meeting has been cancelled, "Poultry Please" is to be held in C,H.S.S. in Clinton on April 10 at 8 p,m, An invitation to Clinton W.1, card party at 2 p.m., March 15 in the town hall was recived, It was moved to donate $25 for membership to Clinton Hospital Auxiliary. It was moved to pay the secretary treasurer, Press Rep- orter and towel laundry. The Sunday School Banquet is to be on March 26 at 6:45 p.m. at Triple K Restaurant, Blyth. Card parties will be on March 20 and April 5. The W.I. will cater to the men's bowlers banquet on April 11, The April meeting to be April 3 at 8 p.m. Berean Unit meets The Berean Unit of U.C.W. held their meeting on March 12 at 2 p.rn. in the church hall, The president, Mrs. Ena Howatt opened the meeting with prayer and gave a reading on the theme, "Gospel Address" fol- lowed by the hymn, "Christ For The World", Scripture was read by Mrs, Gourley with meditation and prayer by Mrs. Howatt. The treasurer's report was given by Mrs. E. Wood, she reported that a legacy of $200 to Berean Unit had been received from the estate of the late Mrs, Lily Webster, a life member of U.C.W. It was moved by Margaret whyte and seconded by Jessie Jones that this money be placed in a savings account until such time that a definite project is decided upon. Minutes of the last meeting were read and correspondence was a thank you from Cliff and Helen Cox, from Nobel Ontario for a gift of mitts to the Indian children, An invitation was received from Blyth U.C.W. to their Thankoffering service on Sunday, April 21. Rev. McDonald announced the invitation to Live Crusade, to be held in Knox Presbyterian Church, Goderich, March 29 to April 7. 'A forum on Alcohol and Drugs will be held in Seaforth Northside United Church on March' 27 at 9:45. Supply secretary Mrs. H. Durnin read a letter of thanks from Rev. Ludford. Roll call was answered with "Tell of My most Interesting Trip" by 15 members and one visitor with a variety of interesting replies, Collection and birthday pennies were received, Happy Birthday was sung for Gladys Armstrong, Margaret Whyte, Jessie Jones and Myrtle Fairservice. April meeting will be in charge of Mrs. Gourley and Mrs. Robinson with roll call to be a verse of scripture re: Easter. Mrs. Howatt read the poem "Kind Words" and the Lord's Prayer was repeated in unison. Study period was taken by Mrs. Fairservice and Mrs, Armstrong with the hymn "Breathe On Me" sung. Mrs. Fairservice gave readings "Welcome", "The Little Things That Count" and "Human Relations in U.C.W," also recited several poems which were enjoyed by all, and had a Bible quiz. Mrs. Armstrong favoured with an instrumental and all sang "Abide With Me", Rev. McDonald showed the slides and OLD MILL IN BLYTH Factory O'ut let Bainton 'Limited , Blyth Telephone 523-9373 Mon. to Thurs. • 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fri. - Sat. - Sunday - 9a.m.-9p.m. 9 a.m, - 6 p.m. 1 p.m, - 6 p.m, Pure virgin wool blankets, all sizes Horse coolers Auto rugs - Mohafr throws Leather & suede garments Leather gloves & mitts for all the family Purses & handbags Sheepskin rugs, socks, yarn, toys, etc. Our specialty - Deerskin gloves, mitts & moccasins In this authentic old mill you will find the heritage and tradition of the Bainton family - a unique wool and • leather business, Mrs. Murray Lyon gave commen- tary on them which she had taken in Kentucky, Nashville, Albania, Orleans and Holland Dutch Village in Michigan, and some local ones which were enjoyed by all, Mrs, Fairservice thanked her and the meeting closed with the Mizpah Benediction. Lunch was served by Mrs, Howatt assisted by Mrs, J. Shaddick and Mrs. B. Shobbrook, Mrs. Harry Snell introduced her sister Mrs. John Perrie, Burssels who teaches oil painting at night school in Listowel, She had a display of some of her paintings and demonstrated painting and answered questions on her work, Mrs, Elma Jewitt thanked her and presented her with a plant. Program was readings by Mrs. Bert Shobbrook: "My Neighbors", "How To Love", "The Great Equalizer" and "My Doll". Mrs. Tom Allen favored with Irish musical num- bers on the accordian, A penny sale was conducted by convenors of the Agriculture and Canadian Industires, Mrs. Elma Jewitt and Mrs, Harry Snell. The meeting closed with "A Thought" by Mrs. Anderson, the Queen and W.I. Grace. Lunch was served by Mrs. Les Reid, Mrs, Ted Fothergill and Mrs. H. Tebbutt, THINKING OF PURCHASING A NEW T.V.-STEREO ANTENNA BUY CHANNEL MASTER ORDER NOW We are giving generous discounts on antennas purchased and install- ed from April 30 to Sept. 30. FREE ESTIMATES NO OBLIGATION Bowes' -....Electronic Shop. PROP. 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Phone 523-9581 W.M.S. plans to attend Synodical The Auburn Women's Presby- terian Women's Missionary Society held their March meeting at the home of Mrs, Eleanor Bradnock, The president Mrs. Wilfred Sanderson was in charge and gave the call to worship followed by prayer, The hymn, Guide me 0 Thou great Jehovah was read in unison AUBURN NEWS Bureau editor: MRS. ELEANOR BRADNOCK Auburn personals Mr. and Mrs, William Strau- ghan spent a few days last week with their daughter, Mrs. Thomas Jardin and Mr. Jardin at Wingham. Mrs. Celia Taylor visited last week with her daughter, Mrs, Ronald Rathwell, Mr. Rathwell, Michael and Janice. Mr. and mrs. Thornton Wallace of Wilkie, Sask. visited last week with their cousins, Mr. Nelson Moulden, Mr, and Mrs, Robert Phillips, Miss Laura Phillips and Mr. Thomas Johnston, Mrs. Thomas Johnston in University Hospital, London and other friends in Goderich and Clinton. Mr. Wallace is the son of Mrs. Harry Wallace, the former Mary Ellen Symington of Auburn and the late Harry Wallace. Mr. and Mrs, Alfred Weston visited recently with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Rollinson and brother, Mr. Murray Rollin- son. Misses Nancy Anderson and Brenda Ball left from Detroit Airport early Sunday morning for a week's visit in Hawaii. Mrs. Harry Arthur and her mother, Mrs. Elmer Keller visited relatives in Brantford for a couple of days last week. Congratulations • to Mr. and Mrs. Ron Crich on the birth of their son on March 16 in Clinton Hospital. Mr. Torrance Tabb has return- ed home after being a patient in Wingham Hospital. We are sorry to report that Mrs. Wes Jefferson suffered a fractured leg in a fall in the Sunday school room of Knox United Church last Monday evening. Mrs. Harry Arthur and Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock visited last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Nicholson, Seaforth. - Winners at the weekly euchre party were: novelty prize. Thom- as Haggitt; high lady, Mrs. Dave Bean; low lady,, Miss Minnie Wagner; high 1111111, William Empey Jr., and low man, David Cartwright. ''_IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIL► OPENING Susan's Hairstyling Auburn DISCOUNT ON PERMS During March & April PLUS FREE CONDITIONER F. F. .Tinting, Styling, Cuts N 1 1 N N N N LADIES & MEN muuuullimmmuummimilimmiii mmilm omio lua ionmllmmouulmmiinuull illomi Phone 526-7552 s s i i ! s s s i : OPENING SOON Fred Lawrence Electrical Contractor HOME FARM AND COMMERCIAL WIRING CaII . now for estimates for work to be done after May 1, 1974. 1 PHONE AUBURN 526-7505 3113 s s_ : s s an IOC and the devotional period was taken by Mrs, Dtthcan MacKay. She chose the scripture lesson, Matthew 14: 14.21 and this was read alternately. Her meditation was based on the theme, "Give us this day our daily bread." The roll call was answered by a Bible verse containing the word, Bread. The minutes of the previous meeting were accepted as read by the secretary, Miss Minnie Wagner. Plans were made to attend the Synodical meeting at Chesley on April 2 and 3. An iiivitation to attend the Anglican Church Women meeting on April 10 was accepted. The financial statement was given by the treasurer, Mrs. Frances Clark, Mrs. MacKay invited the W.M.S. to hold their April 10 meeting at her home. Mrs. Sanderson had the topic and gave an inspiring message written by Nancy Carroll on Bethany village, "A product of commitment." Bible contests were given by Mrs. Bradnock, one on Eating and the other on Adventures. The hymn, "Lead us Heavenly Father, Lead Us" closed the meeting followed by prayer by Mrs, Sanderson. Lunch was served by Mrs. Bradnock assisted by Mrs. Frances Clark. .Auburn personals . Mr, and Mrs. Edgar Daer and Mr. and Mrs. Abrey McNichol of Blyth returned last week from a two weeks' holiday in Florida, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Stryker of Clinton called on Mr. and Mrs. William Straughan last Sunday-. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Keith Rodger, RR 2, Auburn on the birth of their son on March 17 in Alexandra and Marine Hospital, Godcrich, a brother for Robbie, Lisa and Scott. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph' Hamlyn of Lambeth visited last Sunday with his uncle and aunt, .Mr. and Mrs. Albert McPharlane. Mr. Robert Young of Stratford visited last Sunday evening with his uncle, Mr. Thomas S. Johnston. Mr, William J. Craig spent the weekend in Lucan with his sun Robert, Mrs. Craig and Jeff on the occasion of their wedding anniversary. He also attended the hockey game when his grandson, Jeff was playing. Miss Judy Arthur of Godcrich visited Sunday evening with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Harry Arthur, Mark and Greg. g Nearly 20 ladies took the sewing course, More about knits" held the last two weeks in the Auburn Community Memorial Hall. THE BLYTH STANDARD, MARCH 20, 1974 PG. 11 AN NOUNCING Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home DRAWER 220 LUCKNOW ONT. Despite continued shortages in building supplies and materials, Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home hopes to be in a position to accept patients for admission by April 1, 1974. Our new, 61 -bed, completely fireproof and modern facility will feature discriminating, professional nursing care 24 hours each day provided by Registered Nurses, Registered Nursing Assistants and fully qualified Nursing Aides. For the care and well-being of our guests, Pinecrest Manor will provide: 3 lounges' with refreshment facilities for a patient to entertain visitors if desired. 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VINE RIPE '9c TOMATOES PER LB. CHIQUITA 59c BANANAS 2 LB. FOR IVORY 49c LIQUID FOR DISHES 32 OZ. AJAX 69c CLEANSER GIANT SIZE BEST O'BREED 69c DOG FOOD 1s oz. cos 79c 19c 7c 29c 25c 89c 39c 7 FOR $i.00 • PG. 12 THE BLYTH STANDARD, MARCH 20, 1974 Watergate: a Continued from pg. 5 events in the region, which, of course, is not to be confused with censorship or news suppression. The subsequent retreat under fire of South Vietnamese units was simply a case of "mobile manoevring". Then the final wish-drawal or retreat of American forces from South Viet Nam became, translated into Nixonese,"maintaining a low profile", and preparing the way for "Vietnamization". Any public confusion over the precise meaning of the new words was quickly dispelled by Mr. Nix( n. In later statements on national television, he patiently explained that he was "winding down the war" and bringing Aerica "peace and honor" -- which clarified the situation. While the success of Nixonese may seem rather amusing when viewed from a distance, unfortunately Canada has also been affected. The media in this country final victory for Nixonese? have become depressingly receptive to Nixonese. It's new. It sounds convincing. America is adopting it, so why not us? The Canadian editors of Time and Newsweek, of course, were first among the media to introduce Nixonese into Canada. The daily press is now doing its part by continuing to reprint verbatim wire stories written in the editorial offices of Washington, • New YHork, or Chicago. It's obviously cheaper' for our newspaper to reprint U.S. wire copy than to employ their own correspondents or re -write editors. Even the CBC, that stalwart and self-consciously Canadian institution, has not been immune to Nixonese. A week now seldom goes by without, "the National" referring to "profiles", "plumbers", "missions", and even "the President", as if there were only one republican system of government in ECONOMY IN GOOD SHAPE Finance Minister John Turner told the House of Commons that Canada's economic record in 1973 out -ranks most countries in the world. The Gross National Prod- uct grew at a rate of 7,1 per cent, 430,000 new jobs were created -- 130,000 more than predicted in the last budget; unemployment declined to 5.6 per cent as compared with 6.3 per cent in 1972. Exports, housing starts, busi- ness capital investment and consumer spending all showed substantial gains over 1972. The minister said that "the Canadian economy today is the envy of the world." COMPETITION POLICY The federal government's competition legislation was reint- troduced in the House of Commons by Consumer and Corporate Affairs Minister Herb Gray. The bill would forbid mislead- ing advertising and give con- sumers protection on guarantees and warranties. BREAD PRICES Following a request by Con- sumer and Corporate Affairs Minister Herb Gray, five bakery companies across the country have agreed to hold back on price increases on bread. Steinberg's, Weston, Corpor- ate Foods, A & P and Safeway will reduce their anticipated price increases on bread by 1-2 cents. This action is a direct result of a recommendation by the Food Prices Review Board. MORE PEOPLE EMPLOYED Statistics Canada reported that 25,000 more Canadians had jobs in February than a month ago. The unemployment rate, sea- sonally adjusted, in February remained unchanged at 5.5 per cent from January. from Ottawa PENSIONS GO UP Old -age pensions will increase from $108.14 to $110.09 for single persons and from $216.28 to $220.18 for marrieds. This will be their second quarterly increase since the federal government tied old -age pensions to changes in the cost of living. LOCOMOTIVE SALE Prime Minister Trudeau'said in the House of Commons that the Federal government will ensure that the sale of 25 locomotives to Cuba goes through. He will not allow U.S. laws to interfere. "The Canadian government has the means to make sure that this kind of deal which is to the profit .of Canadian companies does go through. We have the means to do it and we will exercise those means." END DOUBLE TAXATION ON MOBILE HOMES The Ontario Government will halt a trend to double taxation on mobile homes as a result of a move by Edward Good, Liberal M.P.P. for Waterloo North in the Legislature last week, Mr. Good, environment critic for the Official Opposition, extracted assurance from Reve- nue Minister Arthur Meen that a policy of some municipalities of charging monthly licence fees of up to $20 per month as well as municipal taxes for trailer park property was not the intention, of the government. The Waterloo NOrth member raised the question as the result of a recent court decision which ruled that for taxation purposes, mobile homes could be assessed as any other property. . However, some municipalities interpreted the decision as entitlement to impose taxes, as well as fixing a licence fee to bring the total up to the previous licence maximum of $240. The revenue Minister has assured Mr. Good that his department will look at the court decisions. He added that if necessary, ` the government will amend the Assessment Act to prevent double taxation Lloyd Turvey dies suddenly LLOYD TURVEY Lloyd G. Turvey passed away suddenly in Goderich on March 9,1974, in his 66th year. he was the eldest son of Robert and Mary Turvey and was born on Concession 2 of MOrris Town- ship. He is survived by his wife, the former Elva Jean Hemingway, two sons, Wayne and Dale, all of London, one daughter, Bonnie, Mrs. Robert Becker of Kitchener. Predeceased by one daughter, Joan in 1943. One brother, Ross Turvey, of R.R 2, Bluevale and five sisters, Mrs. A.M. (Della) Shaw of Brussels, Mrs. Borden (Jean) Cook, Miss Evelyn Turvey, Mrs. Norman (Helen) Gowing and Mrs, Harold (Myrtle) Vod- den, all of Blyth, also survive. The private funeral service was held from the Tasker Funeral Home in Blyth, on Tuesday, March 12 with Rev. Cecil Wittich of Blyth United Church officiat- ing. 'Interment was in Blyth Mausoleum, burial later in Blyth Cemetery, Pallbearers were Norman Gow- ing, Borden Cook, Bertram Hemingway, John Turvey, James Turvey and Fraser Mustard. existence. Cultural imperialism has taken on a disturbing new dimension. Will Nixonese eventually replace stand- ard English as the language of U.S. and possibly Canadian politics and political reporting? The unthinking acceptance of Nixon's political jargon, by the media doesn't lead me to expect the reporters and news editors themselves to correct the situation. Yet it's still possible that the facts and issues of Watergate will be reported clearly and honestly by the media. For this to occur, the Watergate revelations must be sufficiently dramatic and clear-cut to override President Nixon's attempt to use a phoney political jargon to obscure and downgrade this sordid affair and his involvement in it, If this in fact happens, Watergate could have the welcome effect of forcing the politicians and press to check the erosion of the Ndrth American political vocabulary we have . been witnessing. Whatever the eventual outcome of Watergate, the affair cannot be viewed with detached interest by Canadians. The ready acceptance of Nixonese by the wire services and news media in Canada clearly demonstrates the spillover effect of U.S. politics and reporting on media coverage and public discussion in this country. The effect is pervasive and continuing. The , question now is: has the effect become so much a part of our own , reporting and language of political discussion that the print and broadcast media and the people they serve now take it for granted? Rick Butler is an assistant professor in the department of political science at Memorial University, St. John's, Newfoundland. , Westfield news BY MRS. CHARLES SMITH Visitors with Mr. and Mrs, Charlie Smith on the weekend were Mr. and Mrs. Lyle E. Smith, Paula and Peter of Sault Ste. Marie, Miss Mary Snell of Kitchener visited on the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Snell. Misses Marion Taylor and Pauline Webster and Master Murray Taylor are visiting with their grandparents, Mr. and mrs. Edgar Howatt. Mr, and Mrs. Ernest Snell are leaving on Thursday for a week's trip to Venezuela and Caracas, S.A. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Fidom and family visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Harry fidom of Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Good, Londesboro and Mr. Wellington Good of Blth visited on Friday with Mr, and Mrs. Douglas Campbell. Mr. and mrs. Lloyd Barth of East Wawanosh visited on Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs, Edgar Howatt, Miss Anita Brigham, Chris, Doug and Charlie Brigham of Sarnia visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Wightman. ******* More than 250 sternwheeler riverboats plied the Yukon River from 1896 to 1944. Except for a handful, the big majestic boats either sank or have been dismantled, WOULD YOU MANE A GOOD TECHNICI1N?1 At Conestoga College we offer a series of in-depth technician programs designed to equip the high school graduate or the mature student dissatisfied with his/her present job capabilities to become a skilled and valuable worker. Financial aid is available and our placement office will assist you to find your preferred job. WELDING TECHNICIAN Opportunities for advancement as a Welding Technician are excellent. 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Just call the Registrar at 653-2511, or send in the coupon b' I,. N. I am interested in the NAME: ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: Send to: Registrar, Conestoga College, 299 Doon Valley Drive, Kitchener, Ontario, N2G 3W5. Program. Agricultural Tidbits Farmers smart to sell-out WITH ADRIAN VOS Not all farmers think alike on the subject of land use and I'll give here some arguments I've heard lately who differ substant- ially from what I've been preaching in the last few weeks. We were talking about the possible new nuclear plant south of Goderich and if farmers should oppose one at this location. Some said, "Why should we oppose it? It will give the farmers there a good chance to sell their property RURAL ROUNDUP EUROPEAN OUTLOOK GOOD FOR WHITE BEANS Even with prices for Ontario white beans up significantly over those of last year, shipments to Europe during 1974 are expected to increase, according to Phil Durand, of Zurich, Chairman, Ontario White Bean Producers Marketing Board. Mr. Durand made this estimate after visiting Britain in late February, during an eight -country tour to study market conditions and to gain information to provide the Board with a guide to future demand. Accompanying him were Joe Miller and John Hazlitt, directors of the Board, and Lyndon Hooker, Director of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food Branch based at Ontario House, London. Mr. Durand said there would be an estimated increase in acreage of 12 percent over 1973, to meet a demand now spreading to countries which have not been traditional consumers of white beans. As an example he quoted West Germany where consumption is increasing among the large population of "guest workers" who came from countries where beans are a staple part of the diet. Also, said Mr. Durand, with higher pries for traditional protein -rich products like meat, European consumers are beginning to realize the value of beans as an alternative protein source. "Even at the higher prices," he said, "the product is moving much better than we anticipated." Mr. Durand estimated that the 1974 Ontario white bean crop could reach two million cwt. The tour included visits to France, Norway, Sweden, Ireland, WestGermany, Belgium, and The Netherlands. The Bean Producers Board is also looking for markets in the Far East. Mr, Wm, Baxter, Vice Chairman, Mr. Robert Allen, executiveinember, and mr. Charles Broadwell, sales manager with the Board, are visiting Japan, New Zealand, Australia and Hong Kong. LOCAL JUNIOR FARMERS ATTEND PROVINCIAL CONFERENCE Eight Junior Farmers from Huron County will be attending the 1974 Provincial Junior Farmer Conference in Toronto, March 22nd -24th. Members of this group are: Glen McNeil, Goderich, Clinton Club; Harry Franken, Auburn, Clinton Club; Joanne Hickey, Auburn, Clinton Club; Willy Blom, Kippen, South Huron Club; Lynn Alderdice, Kippen, South Huron Club; Vanda Storey, Dublin, Seaforth Club; Gerry O'Reilly, Seaforth, Seaforth Club; Keith Williamson, Walton, Seaforth Club. A total of 370 Junior Farmers from across Ontario will represent over 7,500 members at this year's Conference. Conference discussion sessions will focus on ,"the image of Junior Farmers". What do other people see? What do members see? What is it really all about? How does a club achieve the image it wants? With their findings, members will be encouraged to consider what aspects of their local program can be improved so they can attain the desired image. \ OPEN HOUSE & COOP INFORMATION DAY Belgrave Women's Institute Hall March 25 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. FREE Lunch FREE Draws UNITED CO-O'PERTIVES OF ONTARIO 357.2711 BELGRAVE BRANCH 887.6453 at a price they never thought of. So what, if farm land goes out of production. The remaining land will be higher priced and we will all be better off when we sell. "Besides, the law of supply and demand says that the less land and consequently less food, the price will be higher and that is not to be sneezed at. It's no conccern to us that the shortage of food will necessitate food being imported from other countries. Urban people are apparently unwilling to pay for what we can offer them, so let them try foreign farmers, "Anothr bonus a plant of this magnitude will provide is that my children will have an opportunity to make real money instead of having to take over the family farm, And the children who are already wL king in the towns can now quit their jobs and go to work for THE plant. If those other small-town plants have to close, so what, we don't need them anymore. Let them locate some- where where the farmer is still a yokel. "We may have to pay more for our feed because the feedmill will have to pay high wages too, but you can't win 'em all. After all, we don't act any different from the land grabbers in the city who buy a piece of land and let it lay idle until such time that the nearby town or city needs it for expansion. "Why should we worry, when hydro builds on the best agricultural land because it's cheaper that way? After all hydro belongs to the people and if the people don't care, why should we? Let's take what we can when the time for taking is right and the heck with everyone else." THE BLYTH STANDARD, MARCH 20, 1974 PG. 13 ,w�__�t-UNfTED CO-OPERTIVES OF ONTARIO 357.2711 BELGRAVE BRANCH 887.6453 This year grass seed is expen- sive. So before you place your _ order, give us a chance. We custom formulate any mix- ure and guarantee the seed. " " 1 wv� .�,� � �►�.�a� ,vim u:, HURON DEAD STOCK REMOVAL CLINTON We are now paying $5 - $15 for fresh dead or disabled cows and horses over 500 lbs. Two trucks to serve you better. Fast efficient service. All small farm stock picked up free of charge as a service to you. License No. 237-C-7 Call us first, you won't have to call anyone else. .You may obtain. a written report from a qualified veterinarian upon request. t1•MAW Service •7Days aweek Call Collect 482-9811 Hensall ask for "Bill" or "Al" (.7\ Centralia ask for "Earl" "Where you can trade with confidence" CONTRACTS AVAILABLE for WHITE BEANS We have a good supply of CERTIFIED SANILAC and SEAFARER seed beans Full line of Niagara Brand Chemicals Also * EPTAM, TREFLAN and PATORAN * SEED CORN - PIONEER, DEKALB AND NORTHRUP FERTILIZERS = AT COMPETITIVE PRICES WATCH FOR OUR OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT OF OUR NEW KIRKTON FACILITIES !!COOK HENSALL 262-2410 i DIVISION OF GERBRO CORP. CENTRALIA 228-6661 PG. 14 THE BLYTH STANDARD, MARCH 20, 1974 Just back on the job after a week in bed with the doctor, as the old gag has it. Actually, it was The world can crumble in a weak a particularly virulent flu 1 was in bed with, I was so sure 1 was going to die that I even cancelled my curling dates, Still weak and shaky, but I'm glad 1 got back on my feet. When a guy is not on the job, even for a week, his whole world starts to crumble around him. At school, my students, without my firm hand on the helm were wallowing in a sea of silliness, They had discovered they could get away with murder with a substitute skipper, and 1 found it necessary to flog six of there at the mast and keelhaul a few more to get them herded back into the fo'csle. They're reasonably subdued again, but there is still some Amos Ball dies at 87 AMOS BALL Amos Ball, 122 Gloucester Terrace, Goderich, died at Alex- andra Marine and General Hospital on March 12, 1974. he was 87 years of age. Mr. Ball was born in Hullett township on April 20, 1886, the son of John Ball and Sarah Jane Palmer, He was a resident of the township and a farmer until 1946 when he moved to Goderich where he worked in the organ factory until 1956. He married the former Hattie Mary Dawson in Auburn on June 25, 1913 and the couple lived at R.R. 1, Auburn and later in Goderich. Mrs. Ball predeceased her husband in May of 1972. Mr. Ball was a member of Northside United Church, Goder- ich. Surviving are four children: Mrs. Harold (Vernice) Stanbury, Goderich; Stanley, R.R. 1, Aub- urn; Mrs. Ernest (Maxine) Durnin, R.R. 3, Auburn and Mrs. Charles (Roxie) Adams, God- erich. 11 tables at Blyth euchre There were 11 tables in play at the weekly euchre held on Monday evening in Blyth Mem- orial Hall. Winners were: high lady, Mrs. Russell Marks; ladies lone hands, Mrs. George Burkholder; low lady, Mrs. Sid McCullough; high man, Ab Nethery; lone hands, Howard Clark; and low man, Joe Shaddick. Also surviving arc 17 grandchild- ren, 24 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. The funeral service took place from the Stiles Funeral Horne, Goderich on March 14 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Robert Raymont officiating. Burial was in Ball's Cemetery, Auburn, Pallbearers were his grand- sons: Floyd and Robert Stanbury; Jack and Ron Durnin; Daryk and Daryl Ball. Flowerbearers were grandsons: Don and William Stanbury, leonard Hoffman, David and Doug Durnin, Larry and Kevin Adams and Robbie Stanbury, Londesboro 4-H club holds first meeting On Monday, March 11 the Londesboro I, 4-H club had their first meeting 'at the Londesboro hall at 8 p.m. The meeting was opened with the 4-H pledge which was followed by a registration form signed by the members. They then elected their officers as follows: president, Debbie Wallace; vice-president, Giena Datema; Secretary, Vaughn Hun - king and press reporter, Kathy Lyon. The leaders Mrs. Harry Snell and assistant Mary Lou Vincent, suggested that club members might be able to go to the Ice Capades on April 9. They then discussed the handout notes. The meeting closed with the 4-H motto, BLYTH MEAT MARKET BLYTH 523-4551 DON SCRIMGEOUR PkOP. CAN. GR. "B" TURKEYS 8.10aSIZE 13$ LO. TURKEY $6.29 DRUMSTIXS 10#BOX SCHNEIDER'S BOLOGNA RINGS 89$ 10. SCHNEIDER'S WIENERS 93$ LB. SCHNEIDER'S WIENERS 611 BOX 89$ ID. RIND ON SIDE BACON END PIECES 79$ ID. CENTER SLICES 09$ 10. friction. Because the sun is shining, and it's a few degrees above freezing outside, they want all the windows open, Because 1 still have a fever and don't want to be in a draught, I want them closed, We compromised. We closed the windows and opened the door At home, things were in even a worse mess, when I struggled back to a modicum of health, My family had robbed me blind almost literally. Daughter Kim was home for a visit with fat and saucy Nikov Shen. The visit coincided with her birthday. My wife, in a state of euphoria and grandmotherly gormlessness, gave Kim a cheque that made my eyes water, with real salt tears, when 1 heard the amount. Kim escaped with the biggest ripoff of 1974 before I was strong enough to do anything about it, When I was able to bellow outrage, my wife tried to soothe, "Its just to help the young folks out. After all, you can't take it with you." My response: "Who the hell helped us out when we were the 'young folks'? What do you mean 'take it with you.' There won't be anything left to take. Besides, I wasnt planning on going just yet, whatever the rest of you had planned for me." That was bad enough.'Worsc to conte. Son Hugh came home to see his beloved parents before embarking on a pilgrimage to Israel, Every time son Hugh comes home, 1 put both hands on my wallet and brace myself, He's always just 'a little short', He's practising to be an extortionist, and promises to be one of the great ones. Sure enough. He had saved enough for the return air fare, but needed some bread for eating and sleeping in the Holy Land. I almost said something blasph- emous about what he could do with his pilgrimage, but bit my lip, reminded him of previous "loans", and told him I might as well take the money and throw it off the end of the dock as give it to him, His logical reply was,that there was still ice on the bay, so it would be a pointless gesture, Left to chew on that, I regained my • cool. 1 thought, "Well, I've given money to some pretty crazy causes in my day, I may as well subsudize this disciple as he walks in the steps of the Master, or whatever. He looks a bit Jewish with those dark eyes. Maybe he'll lose his papers, as he usually does, and the Israelis will draft him into the army for .two years." So I told him how much he could have, adding, "That's nay first and final offer." He accepted with equanimity for which he is noted, 1 retired to my sick bed. Lying there in a fever I thought 1 could hear his and his mother's voices going on and on, but I wasn't sure and was too sick to care. Next morning I was told by my wife, with a certain uneasiness, that she had raised the ante a bit. "Just enough so the poor kid doesn't starve." The "poor kid" is twenty-six, and with his abilities as a con artist hasn't the remotest possi- bility of ever corning within • hailing distance of starvation. With real trepidation I enquir- ed how much, I came very near to having a stroke when 1 learned she had almost doubled my bid, which I had thought was in trumps. After years of paying interest and mortgages and banks, I had finally got clear, and even had a few bucks ahead. I was looking around for somewhere to invest it, with the hope that 1 might have a few dollars extra for the odd box of beer when I aarrived at the bread -and -water existence level of the old age pension. And there 1 was, wiped out, practically, in one weak week. Moral. Never have a joint account with your wife. My onlyconsolation was that if I'd invested in something, we'd have had an instant depression, and I'd have lost every nickel. That would be a sure thing, with my luck. Mfor Sharp Food Shoppers MO HOUSE WITTICH'S COFFEE 1 LH. BAG 88c POTATO BREAD 99c MAXWELL TANG ORANGE 31/2 OZ PKGS. CRYSTALS 87c PARAMOUNT SOCKEYE 73/, OZ. TIN SALMON $1.09 TUNA 6' OZ. TIN 49c IMPERIAL PURE VEGETABLE MARGARINE Lo oke. $1.39 SHORTENING 2.1 LB. PKGS. AYLMER CHOICE 3 LOAVES WESTON'S GRANNY TARTS 1 DOZ. PKG. 99c WESTON'S CHELSEA BUNS 55c PKG. WONDER BREAD LEMON BUNS PKG. OF 12 CANADA PACKERS 59c 89c DINNER HAMS PEAS 2.14 OZ. TINS 49c HEINZ WITH PORK ANGELUS BEANS 53c RSH - MA MALLOWS DEL MONTE FRUIT 2-14 OZ. TINS LB. 14 OZ. COCKTAIL 41c TOMATOES 33c $1.29 1 LB. PKG. 39c MONARCH 91/2 OZ, PKG. CANADA NO. I COOKING . CAKE MIXES 29c ON I ONS 2 LB, PKG. 296 CARNATION COFFEE MATE CANTALOUPE 16 OZ. JAR 99c EACH 39c COON'S SUPERIOR f000 MARIET Phone 623-4421 We Deliver Auburn's Nick Hill named The February meeting of the Huron County Branch of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario was held at 8 p.m. on the 27th in the board room of Victoria and Grey Trust Co., Godcrich, The president, Mrs, Joan Van Den Broeck, presided. She opened the meeting with the announcement that the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada have approved the' designation of the former Huron County ,tail as being of national architectural significance for commemoration by the erection of a plaque. The minutes of the November meeting were read and approved on motion of K. Larsen, Mrs. Haydon reported that the proposal of the Branch concern- ing the administration of the Jail by a board which was submitted in October has been approved in principal by the Town of Godcrich and is now under consideration by the Property Committee of County Council. The president proposed that in future a news letter be sent to each member before each meeting, This was approved and a committee composed of the secretary, S. Lawson and K. Larsen was put in charge of this. Mr, Ron Shaw, vice-president, announced his resignation be- cause of his imminent departure for Africa. On motion of Mrs. Haydon, seconded by D. Wallace, Mr. Nick Hill was appointed to that position. The remainder of the meeting was devoted to a . discussion of the aims and objectives of .the Huron County Branch. One of these is to broaden the scope of the Branch both in areas of interest and in membership. It was moved by Nick Hill, seconded by D. Wallace that the Branch begin to list the buildings of importance historically and architecturally in Huron County. 1t is proposed that part of each meeting be turned I into a workshop for the consider- ation of slides of buildings thought to be important by the Residents of Huronview entertained by groups Mrs. Luther, of Hensall, led the Christian Women's Club song service on Sunday evening in the Chapel with a good attendance of residents. Volunteers from the Clinton Christian Reform Church were on hand for Wednesday's activities held this week in the normal -care lounge, with old tyme and Irish music provided by Norman Spier, Jerry Cllins and Terry Gibbs. A group of ladies from the Bclmorc Presbyterian Church visited the Home on Tuesday afternoon and provided a pro - grain and refreshments. Mrs. George Nickel introduced the program. A devotional period was taken by Mrs. Ken Dickson and Mrs. Don McAdam. Mrs. Elmer Jeffrey contributed two poems and led a sing -song accompanied at the piano by Miss Evelyn Dickson. A rhythm band of six ladies entertained, with a half hour of music and fun, with instrumental and vocal numbers. Mr, Alvin Smith, a close friend of the group, thanked all those taking part, for the pleasant afternoon, on behalf of the residents. The "OVER 90" CLUB met on Wednesday afternoon with 22 members answering the roll call. Mrs. McAsh joined the group to play some piano numbers, with mouth organ selections by Mary Taylor, and Irish recitations by Bob Rutledge. Volunteer, Mrs. Luckham, helped with the activity and cookies were supplied by the kitchen staff. Members of the Clinton Kin- ette Club entertained the ladies of Ground Floor NOrth and Centre to an Irish Tea on Thursday afternoon. Hosts for the event were Carol Finch, Carol Bowker, Laurie Daw and Maxine Merner. Mrs. Orval Storey, of Seaforth, arranged and directed an Irish program for "Family Night", Mrs. Gladys Van Egmond' at `the piano, and Nelson Howe with violin accompanied the artists and played some Irish melodies. The Seaforth Junior Farmers danced two numbers; with a duct, trio and a group of eight girls step dancing. Mr. Clark Johnston, of Wingham, sang some Irish songs' and led a sing -a -long with vocal ducts by Susan Van Egmond and Karen Farquhar. Mrs. Leyburne, who was born in Ireland, expressed the appreciation of the residents and visitors. Used Car Saving 1972 DODGE POLARA, 4 door sedan, power steering, power brake ,, radio. 1972 CHEV. STATION WAGON, 8 cylinder, automatic, power steering, power brakes and radio, 1972 DODGE, '/s ton pick-up, 6 cylinder, low mileage 1972 MERCURY COMET, 2 door, 8 automatic with radio 1971 MARQUIS, 2 door, hardtop, power steering, power brakes and radio. 1970 DODGE CORONET, 6 cylinder, automatic with radio, 1969 CHRYSLER NEWPORT CUSTOM, 4 door, hardtop, power equipped with radio. 1969 FORD, 4 door sedan,. power equipped with radio. 1969 CHRYSLER NEWPORT, 4 door sedan, power steering, power brakes and radio 1963 FORD, 3/4 ton pickup. CRAWFORD MOTORS CHRYSLER - DODGE' - PLYMOUTH WINGHAM ONTARIO 357-3862 THE BLYTH STANDARD, MARCH 20, 1974 PG. 15 vice-president of Conservancy members living in each area who will submit the slides, In an attempt to become a truly county -wide organization meet• ings will in future be held in the different centres, The March meeting will be at 8 p.m. on the 27th in Bayfield at the Little Inn. Everyone interested is welcome, Chiropractor R. BRAY, D.C. 197 Josephine St. Phone 357-1224 Wingham J. BRYAN LAVIS GENERAL & LIFE INSURANCE 70 Joseph St. 482-9310 Clinton BOTH BLYTH PHONES CALL TOLL FREE ASK OPERATOR FOR ZENITH 11930 H.T. DALE SEPTIC TANK PUMPING SERVICE CLINTON PHONE COLLECT 482-3320 LYLE YOUNGBLUT OIL BURNER SALES ' & SERVICE "Your Oil Heating Contractor" BLYTH ONTARIO PHONE 523.9585 DOREEN'S BEAUTY SHOPPE STYLING TINTING CUTTING & COLD WAVES DOREEN McCALLUM Phone Blyth 523-4511 OPEN MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY 1 r 0 ELLIOTT INSURANCE AGENCY BLYTH ONT. Phones: Office 523.4481;' Res. 523-4323 INSURANCES IN ALL BRANCHES Fire Automobile Liability - All Kinds Inland Trans •ortation Windstorm Court and Other Bonds Burglary Plate Glass Life tGuarantee Accident & Sickness All Risks Furs, Jewelr YOUR GEORGE MUTTER SALES AGENT 24 hour home heat delivery service and annual cleaning. Complete line of farm fuels, oils and greases Brussels 887-6117 WARD & U PTIG ROVE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS J.C. WARD C.A. R.E. UPTIGROVE C.A. LISTOWEL ONT. 291-3040 ELLIOTT REAL ESTATE AGENCY Gordon Elliott, Broker R. John Elliott, Salesman PHONES: Blyth Office 523-4481 Res. 523-4522 or 523-4323 WANTED: Listings on Farms, Homes and Businesses BEATTY FARM SERVICE CENTRE CORNER OF ALBERT & PRINCESS STREETS CLINTON ONTARIO Manure Handling Systems Feed Automations Stabling and Pen Equipment All types Pressure Systems "We service what we sell" Phone 482-9561 PROUDLY CANADIAN For Fast Result* READ and USE THEWANTADS- REGAR BRIAN RINTOUL R.R. 3, Wingham Licenced Auctioneer Phone 357-2349 SALES OF ALL TYPES TOM DUIZER Plumbing & Heating Oil Burner Sales - Service Installation and Motor Repair Myer's Pressure Systems & Water Conditioning Equipment Sheet Metal Work Eavestroughing LONDESBORO* ONT. PHONE BLYTH 523-4359 J.E. LONGSTAFF Optometrist 20 Isaac Street • Clinton BY APPOINTMENT ONLY At Clinton, Monday only 9:00.5:30 At Seaforth, Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 9:00 - 5:30 DR. R.W. STREET BLYTH ONTARIO PHONE 523.4433 office hours by appointment Emergency Coverage Through Clinton Hospital If Unavailable P.A. ROY INSURANCE Your agent for: C.I.A.G. LIFE C.I.A.G. CASUALTY CROP INSURANCE SOUTH EASTHOPE FARM FIRE 17 Gibbings St., Clinton Bus. 482-9357, Res. 482-3855 FARM FUELS & HOME HEATING OILS For Dependability & Service KERRIGAN FUELS 379 VICTORIA STREET CLINTON CALL COLLECT 482.9653 PG, 16 THE BLYTH STANDARD, MARCH 20, 1974 Sharpen up for your spring gardening TALKING GARDENING with 'DOC' HARTNOLL Take your power mower to a lawn mower mechanic in your area for a thorough go- ing over before the mowing season starts again. If you forgot to drain the gasoline from the tank last fall, it has probably gummed the feed line. This could spell trouble. Have it sharpened, set, the spark plug checked, and cleaned. 1t shouldn't cost much and the experts can give it better attention at this time of year. DON'T remove mulch that was applied last fall around the roses because you can't predict what the weather is going to be. I sure can't, so 1 like to "play -the -gardener's - waiting game", and when the weather is in my favour, then I'll remove the winter protec- tion. And as the weather warms, you can gently pull the mulch from around the protected plants. DO NOT rornove it entirely so that if a frost warning is heard, it can be pushed back into place. Seed Shortage Several seed houses have told me that their 1974 seeds arc moving fast. If you are planning to enjoy the taste of home grown vegetables this year, you'd better obtain your vegetable seeds as quickly as possible, even though it is a little early to sow them. This is the big year for vegetable gardens and I don't want you to discover that the seeds for your favourite vegetables will be sold out. Tuberous Begonias One of the best bulb buys for the home garden is the group of Picotec, camellia flowered tuberous begonias. They are easily started in- doors for beautiful blooms outdoors in the summer. The colour range is so vast that you're sure to find just what you want. If you are buying tubers from your local garden shop or department store, pick out the good and plump' ones be- cause the wrinkled tubers are dehydrated. Nice firm bulbs ensure garden beauty. Easy To Start 1 like to start them in a fish flat containing sand and peat moss, however, you can start them in 5 inch pots and let them grow until all danger of frost has passed before you set them in the garden in their own pots. This will make it easy to lift them in the fall to bring indoors to store. One point to remember .. . keep the growing area, whe- ther it be a pot, hanging bas- ket, or fish flat, moist, NOT wet, This may mean watering about once a week. I prefer a warm area, about 60-65° for starting—and when top growth appears, a good source of nat- ural light. If you are starting them in flats, they can be placed in pots when leaves appear. Remember that the more moving that takes place, the more the feeder roots are injured. Water soluable fertilizer, like Instant Vigoro, will give them the boost they need for flower development and good colour in the leaves. Tuberous be- gonias are excellent showy plants for bedding purposes and they can take both shade and filtered sunlight. You can start tuberous begonias from seeds, but you'll need patience and time to have them develop into tubers, It's a challenge and it doesn't cost very much. Pruning Fruit Trees This chore should have been done in late winter. At that ' time without the foliage you could see what branches to remove and how to shape the tree for beauty as well as fruit production. If you overlooked this chore, you would be wise to get at it before the trees are actively growing. At this time vi ycal as %% aap Sun tiny, to run up the trees, you will have to cover the pruned ends with a tree emulsion to seal the cuts and to prevent insects and fungi from entering the nice, soft wood. Otherwise, neigh- bours, you'll have problems, Pruning alone will not pro- mote good fruit production 11111M IWtt UMMICA 14‘1.1.013 ate taken into consideration. These are good soil management and fertilization. These three things will produce a good crop, Spraying is also important. If you didn't apply a dormant trf-n cnrav late. in winter and IF the leaves have not started to develop on trees at this writing, it won't be too late to spray them to kill overwinter- ing insects. I like to give trees an early spraying to give them the start needed to produce a healthy, clean crop. INVITATION : ,_�� CRUSADE WILL BE HELD IN GODERICH, ONT., MARCH 29, TO APRIL Z 1974. 11 KNDI PRESDT'IERlAN CHURCH Nightly HYMN SING 1:45 p.m. followed by the nightly SERVICE at 8:00 p.m. PLAN TO A T TEND • • • BRING YOUR FRIENDS f#am,a111.4„doW INVITATION `�^ ::r CRUSADE WILL BE. HELD IN GODERICH, ONT., MARCH 29 TO APRIL Z 1974. Al KNOI PRESBYTERIAN CKURCH Nightly HYMN SING 7:45 p.m. followed by the nightly SERVICE at 8:00 p.m. PLAN TO A T TEND • • - BRING YOUR FRIENDS THE BLYTH STANDARD, MARCH 20, 1974 PG, 17 Centralization still thorny subject at county council BY SHIRLEY J. KELLER The old argument of centraliz- ation versus decentralization of Huron County's departments was revived at last Thursday's session of county council when it was learned the county public library board was considering building a new library headquarters build- ing. It was reported the present rented facilities on Lighthouse Street in Godcrich arc only just adequate and the owners of the building have other tenants in ming. The lease expires in 1976. "It would appear that the logical move would be to larger quarters and to a building owned by the county," said library chairman John F, Flannary, Scaforth. "It has always ben the policy of the county to provide accommodation for all the various departments and then recover its monies by means of rent." In a four -point recommend- ation, it was suggested the building program be considered; that the future need of the various departments be studied before a site is chosen, keeping in mind tfie crowded condition at the court house building in Goderich; that the location of the building be in the immediate Goderich area to function in conjunction with the court house where expensive office equipment is already located for use by all county departments; and that $30,000 be set aside as an initial amount in th reserve account for the project. During the short but hot discussion, it was pointed out once more that plenty of space is ******* The Yukon, Stewart and Teslin Rivers in Yukon offer the wilderness traveller hundreds of spectacular miles of river travel, The Department of Travel and Information has surveys of over 15 Yukon Rivers, ******* The canoeist in the Yukon will experience true wilderness travel. Sufficient supplies, in the form of dehydrated and freeze dried foods are available in Whitehorse and 'should be carried for the entire journey. ready and waiting at Vanastra, nearer to the centre of the county than Goderich. The report was accepted as presented although it is assured ' that the location of the proposed new building will. be a question for further discussion as con- struction time nears, The budget at Huronview is up by 20 per cent to a total of $1,434,970 this year ($1,194,470 last year). The residents will contribute 44 per cent ($441,187); the Province of Ontario, 48 per cent ($695,857); the County of Huron, seven per cent ($102,526); and miscellaneous non -subsidy, one per cent ($1,000). The planning board budget is "up substantially" to $136,395, said Chairman James A. Mair. This budget, however, reflects the salary for a new planning technician, summer student help and the non-recurring UDIRA (Urban Development In Rural Areas) study. The secondary plan for the village of Zurich was accepted after two and one-half years of planning. A bylaw was passed accordingly to amend Huron's Official Plan, The Historical Building (the former jail) was a matter for brief discussion at county council. The offer of a lease with the Town of Goderich was withdrawn and the county has accepted this change, Furthermore, the brief of the Huron County Branch of the Ontario Architectural Conser- vancy for renovations at the jail will be investigated by the property committee at a meeting soon. VG.VG.VG.VG.VG. • GUARANTEED INVESTMENT CERTIFICATES (5 A3/40 5 > /OYAR > VG G) G) TERM PRIAand GREY 18890 TRUST COMPANY SINCE GODERICH 524.7381 VG.VG.VG.VG.VG Stewart's Red U White Food Mkt. BLYTH, ONT. PHONE 9451 WE DELIVER JAFFA ORANGES LARGE SIZE DOZ. FLORIDA PINK OR WHITE GRAPEFRUIT LIBBY'S FANCY FRUIT COCKTAIL CLARK'S BEANS WITH PORK SALADA FINEST O.P. TEA BAGS KLEENEX FACIAL TISSUES WHITE SWAN BATHROOM TISSUE LUX LIQUID DETERGENT FOR DISHES 24 OZ. RED & WHITE ROASTED COFFEE CARLTON CLUB DRINKS IN THROW AWAY BOTTLES RED & WHITE EVAPORATED MILK 2 FOR 99c 8 FOR 89c 14 QZ. TIN 35c 19 OZ. TIN 39c 60's 83c 4 PKGS. 95c 2 ROLLS 39c 55c I LB. BAG 99c 4 FOR 99c 49c "C" GRADE SPY APPLES 5LB.BAG $1.29 BANQUET ONLY EACH DINNERS BEEF, TUR KEY, CHICKEN, ICKEN, FISH 59c. OR, "We're almost back to where we started from a year ago," remarked Chairman Harold E. Wild, Wingham. He suggested that councillors should familiarize themselves with the brief which is lengthy and suitable to "read yourself to sleep with", Goderich Reeve Deb Showfelt said that in order to prevent duplication of meetings, Goderich town council had deemed it wise to have the Conservancy deal ' directly with the property com- mittee, He said that if a board was, appointe 1 to operate the jail project, the town should have I renrecentatinn nn 111 o hno.A • TO THE BASE FACTORY OUTLET NOW LOCATED ON HWY -1 4 SOUTH OF CLINTON AT VANASTRA FOR OUR FABRIC JUST ARRIVED A TRUCK LOAD OF MATERIALS IN NEW SPRING COLORS 45" WIDTH - PATTERNED POLYESTER & COTTON $1.97 YD. 45" WIDTH PLAID SEERSUCKER $2.47 YD, 45" WIDTH - PATTERNED ACETATE -NYLON $Z.2Y 60" WIDTH PLAIN COLORS CRIMPLENE 53.87 YD. 60" WIDTH DOUBLE KNIT $3.8 7YD. 36" WIDTH PATTERNED FLANNELETTE 67c YD. 45" WIDTH PATTERNED POLYESTER & COTTON $1.9 0. pvF BED SPREAD END by THE POUND PRICED AS MARKED SATIN BOUND 72" x 84" BLANKETS 55% POLYESTER $6 67 45% VISCOSE • EA. . UPHOLSTERY MATERIAL END ASSORTED PRICES SATIN BOUND BLANKET sit 87 • EA. TRICOT KNIT PG. 18 THE BLYTH STANDARD, MARCH 20, 1974 2.71:7zsic44���� » Classified Rates 3 cents per word, minimum 75t 3 consecutive issues, 25 wards or less, no changes, non -business, $2,00 DEADLINE: NOON TUESDAY For sale NEED HELP WITH YOUR Income Tax. The book YOUR INCOME TAX helps you file your tax return and save money. Only $2.95 at Baubles 'n' Books Boutique in the Blyth Standard building. 08-tfn FIREWOOD 1 GOOD SOLID ELM $10 a cord. The 5th concession of Morris, 5 miles west of Brussels, 887.6028. 01-tfn MAGAZINES FOR MEN women and children on sale at The Blyth Standard. 10-tfn KEEP UP WITH THE LATEST Hollywood news with Movie Mirror, Modern Screen, Photo Screen and Movie and TV Gossip available at The Blyth Standard. 10.2 HOLSTEIN BULL CALVES. Phone Chris Cowan, 523-9229.121 YOUNG MAN'S MAROON dress jacket. Never worn. Size 40-42. Phone 523-9605. 12-1 BLOND VENEER DOUBLE BED with ribbon springs and mattress. Phone 523-9695. 12 -Ip ONE SMALL KiTCHEN TABLE and chair set, a chest of drawers, tea wagon, small cupboard drapes and other numerous small household articles. Phone 523-9344. 12-1 45 GALLON STEEL BARRELS with open end. Good for burning garbage and holding garbage. Also feed barrels with lids for farm use. $3.75 delivery or $3.00 picked up. Phone Ron Baird, 523-4461 or write Box 51, Blyth. 12-2p USED STEREOS AND USED TVs. Phone Larry's TV, Blyth, 523-9640. 1968 VOLVO, 4 DOOR STATION wagon, good condition, good mileage. Call 526-7505. 12-1 BROADLOOM CLINTON'S CARPET CENTRE • Wall • to Wall Installations or Area Carpets, • Samples shown In your home, • Free Estimates. • Guaranteed Installations. There's a Celanese Carpet fot every room in the home. "Quality you can trust" From BALL &, HUTCH FURNITURE LIMITED Phone 482.9505 Clinton Sats, Wanted USED SMALL -SIZE TRICYCLE in good condition. Phone 523-4455. 12.1 1000 BALES OF GOOD MiXED hay. Phone Tony Dauer, 523-9277. 12-2p T0 BUY: SADDLE FOR QUAR'I'- er horse, also 4 inch joiner. Phone " 12-1 Wanted TO BUY: 150 ACRE FARM suitable to change over for dairy if needed. Preferably in Blyth, Brussels or Seaford) area, Phone 887-6846. 12-1 Tenders wanted MORRIS TOWNSHIP TENDERS FOR GRAVEL Sealed tenders will be received by the undersigned until 12:00 noon Monday, April I, 1974 for supplying, crushing, hauling and spreading of approximately 20,000 cu. yds. of gravel. Work to be completed by June 20, 1974. Information and tender forms may be obtained from Road Supt. Certified cheque for $1500 to accompany each tender. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Wm. McArter, RR 4, Brussels, Ont. 12-2 Card . of thanks BAILEY. I wish to express my appreciation to all of you who sent cards and flowers and who visited me while 1 was in Clinton Public Hospital. Special thanks to Dr. Street and Dr. Watt, and the nursing staff on first floor. And last but not least, whoever donated all that blood. Sincerely, Mason Bailey. 12-ip MARSHALL. Mr. and Mrs. G.H. Marshall wish to thank their friends and relatives for the lovely cards, gifts and best wishes on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. 12-1 p TURVEY. The family of the late Lloyd Turvey would like to thank all who remembered them at the time of their bereavement. Special thanks to Rev. Cecil Wittich and the Tasker Funeral Home for their services. The Turvey Family. 12-1 In memoriam CARTER. In loving memory of Agnes Carter who passed away seven years ago, March 20. Ever remembered by husband Gordon, and children Ronald, Lloyd, Joyce, Rosemary and Annette. Upright and just in all her ways; Loyal and true through all her days, Silently suffered. patiently bore, God took her home to suffer no more. 12-1 p Birth CRICH. To Mr. and Mrs. Ron Crich in Clinton Public Hospital on Saturday, March 16, 1974, a son, a brother for Rodney. HEFFRON. To Mr. and Mrs. Tom Heffron of Hanover on Saturday. March 16, 1974, a daughter. RODGER. To Mr. and Mrs. Keith Rodger, RR 1 Auburn in Goderich Alexandra an'! Marine Hospital on Sunday, March 17, 1974, 0 son, 0 brother for Robbie, Lisa, and Scott. Fogacza THLWANIADS REGULARDI Notice Notice NOTICE RE WARBLE FLY SPRAY East Wawanosh Township Ratepayers Any ratepayer in the Township of East Wawanosh wishing to have cattle sprayed for warble fly control, please contact Mr. Wayne Kennedy, RR 1, Londesboro, Ont., telephone: 482-9851 by April 1st, 1974. Winona Thompson, Municipal Clerk, East Wawanosh Township. 11-3 CLINTON '74 POTPOURRI ARTS and Crafts. Anyone wishing to display at the above autumn showing please contact or write Box 227, Clinton or phone 482-9657. 11-2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS iN THE ESTATE OF ANNIE ELVERA WALSH ALL PERSONS having claims against the Estate of the above-mentioned, late of the Village of Blyth, in the County of Huron, Housewife, who died on January 29th, 1974, are required to file proof of same with the undersigned on or before the 30th day of March, 1974. After that date the Executors will • proceed to distribute the Estate having regard only to the claims of which they shall then have had notice. DATED at Wingham, Ontario this 5t1i day of March, A.D. 1974. CRAWFORD MiLL & DAVIES Wingham, Ontario Solicitors for the Executors 11-3 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE ESTATE OF WALTER HARRISON SCOTT ALL PERSONS having claims against the Estate of the above-mentioned, late of the Township of East Wawanosh, in the County of Huron, Farmer, who died on February 25, 1974, are required to file proof of same with the undersigned on or before the 4th day of April, 1974. After that date the Executrix will proceed to distribute the Estate having regard only to the claims of which she shall then have had notice. DATED at Wingham, Ontario this 7th day of March, A.D. 1974. CRAWFORD MILL & DAVIES Barristers & Solicitors, Wingham, Ontario. Solicitors for the Executrix. 11-3 ON' MARCH 12 THE BLYTH Minor Sports Committee niet with the coaches and managers. Due to unforeseen problems the children could not handle it was decided to drop the trophies. 12.1 HURON PINES ELECTRIC 86 KING ST. INDUSTRIAL, 'RESIDENTIAL, FARM WIRING CLINTON 482-7901 'PROP, BUDD KUEHL CONCRETE WO1O< Expert chimney and roofing re- pairs; specializing in stabling, Don Ives, Phone Brussels, 887-9024. tfn SEPTIC TANK CLEANING SERVICE All work guaranteed. Twenty years experience, Phone Louis Blake, RR 2, Brussels, 887-6800, tfn Help wanted BERG Sales - Service Installation • Barn Cleaners ▪ Bank Feeders • Stabling FREE ESTIMATES Donald G. Ives 1lt.R, 2, BLYTII Phone Brussels 887-9024 Help wanted ��■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■1111uu■■■11■1111■■1111■■■■■u1111■111111u ■ !LICENCE!' ■ ■ familiar with municipal work for Village of Blyth. Duties to com- mence immediate.Iy. Send resume, 1 stating salary expected and quali- fications to: Village Clerk, Blyth. !i■1111■■11M11111111■11■11■■■■1111■111111a■11M11■■11■1111■M■■■■■■WN. - Real estate BAILEY Reel; Estate .Ltd.. 82 Albert Street, Clinton, Ontario. Phone 482-9371, MASON BAILEY- MANAGER/BROKER 1 floor brick bungalow in village of Londesboro. 5 rooms, double garage, 3 bedrooms, nice large lot. ***** 100 acre farm in Morris Township 11/2 storey modernized home, 8 rooms, broadloom throughout. 4 bedrooms. Frame barn suitable for cattle, silo and drive shed. Maitland River crosses the property. ***** 8 room family home in Clinton, low down payment, easy terms. ***** Now under construction in Clin- ton: 2-5 room bungalows, brick with 3 bedrooms, will finish to purchaser's specifications. ***** FOOD FOR THOUGHT The real trouble with the world today isn't that populations have multiplied but that they remain so divided. Girls discuss good grooming BY JEANETTE MANNING The second meeting of the "DazzE:)g Dolls" 4-H Club was held Wednesday, March 13 at the home of Mrs. Elaine Scrimgeour, The meeting opened with the " H pledge, Each girl answered the roll call by stating what they first notice about a person when meeting then) for the first time. The discussion period was cent- ered on methods of good grooming. Kim Watson then demonstrated the complete man- icure while Jeanette Manning read the instructions, Mrs. Scrimgeour served the girls lemonade and the meeting was closed with the 4-H motto, Blyth Women's Institute meets On March 7 the W.I. held their regular meeting. A pot luck supper was enjoyed with memb- ers bringing their husbands or a friend. Mrs. Jack Hesselwood presid- ed over a short meeting attending business that cam up, after which euchre was enjoyed, - Sunshine Sisters pot luck dinner is to be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2 in the Memorial Hall with the regular meeting on April 4. 4-H club meets BY KAREN YOUNG Blyth IV held their second meeting March 13 at 7:30 at Mrs. Marion Young's. They opened with the 4-H pledge. Wendy Hesselwood read the minutes of the last meeting. They decided the club name to be, "The Blyth ,Powder -Puff", The discussion was on, "The Little Things That Coui,t", They received their booklets. Mrs, Young gave Sherri Marshall a manicure. Then they demon- strated on each other, '1'hc meeting closed with the 4-H motto. Personally speaking Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs, Russell MacDonald of Blyth who celebrated their 48th wed. ding anniversary on March 17, 1974. Guests with Mr. and Mrs. i-loward Campbell on .Sunday were Mr. and Mrs, Morley Johnston and family of Donny- brook and Mr. and Mrs, Franklin Campbell of Londonp:`;t rummumumuseammemmenammissumaimensamanamw I II CLEARING AUCTION SALE of Livestock and Machinery and Some Household Items will be held for Bert Daer, Lot 38, Concession 14, Hullett Township, 2 miles cast of Auburn or 4 miles west of Blyth on Thursday, April i 4 at 1:30 p,m, LIVESTOCK: Holstein cow, 5 yrs, old; 4 Reg. Guernsey cows, 3 yrs. old; Reg. Jersey cow, 6 yrs, old; 3 Holstein heifers, 2 yrs, old; Hoist= cow, due soon, 4 yrs, old; 2 Holstein cows, fresh 4 yrs. old; 2 Holstein cows due, 7 yrs, old; Jersey cow, fresh 7 yr. old; Holstein cow fresh, 6 yrs. old; 5 Holstein heifers due in August; 4 Holstien heifer calves; 2 Holstein heifer yearlings; 2 IGuernsey heifer yearlings; 2 Holstein bull calves; BWF heifer, 6 months old; Holstein heifer, 6 months old; Breeding dates given day of sale, I MACHINERY: Case 430 tractor with Case loader, 5 yrs. old; •Tractor chains; McCormick H Farmall row crop tractor; 2 furrow trail plow; John Deere 8 ft, wheel cultivator; 12 ft. land packer; IDiamond harrows, walking plow; Scuffler, Int, 13 run seed drill; , M.H. No. 11 manure spreader; Wagon with rack, hay loader; INew Holland baler, 2 yr. old; Massey 7 ft. binder, Case roll bar rake; 2 wheel trailer, sleigh; Blacksmith forge, anvil, new horse 1 shoes; 3 set high tops, 14 bells, neck yokes; Whipple trees, grain cradle, iron kettle; Copper kettle, cattle clippers, lantern; Scales, Ielectric cream separator; 24 milk cans, 8 can milk cooler; Surge vacuum pump, 3 Surge milker units; Pipe line for 20 cows. IHOUSEHOLD ITEMS: Couch, bracket lamp; Fridge, kitchen cabinet, bed lamp; Chest of drawers, wash stands; Wooden Ibeds, round top trunks; Feather ticks, jar, coffee mills; Numerous small articles, TERMS CASH -FARM SOLD Owner or auctioneer not responsible for accidents BRIAN RIN'TOUL, auctioneer ' 1; Whitechurch, Phone 357.2349 C ismumua■m■aamun■■ammmm■m■m■m■mmmnmuuau■mm■n■ua■■nip 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 i m AUCTION SALE of Farm Machinery, Tractors, and Cattle for Ross Leiper, Lot 3, Concession 11, Hullett Township, 6'/4 miles north of Seaforth, then 3 miles west or S'h miles cast of Londesboro. Thursday, March 28th at 12 o'clock. MACHINERY: MF 180 diesel tractor 1700 hours; MF 50 gas tractor with Davis industrial loader, (complete motor overhaul); MF 16 gas 4 furrow mounted plow, 4th furrow removable; Massey Harris 15 run fertilizer seed drill, grass seeder attachment; Bell threshing machine 24 -40; New Holland 66 baler; New Holland 450 hay mower 3 PTH. 7 ft; John Deere side rake; Cockshutt 12' trail disc; Case 4 section spring tooth drags; Case 8 ft. disc; International ii 40 PTO manure spreader; 3 drum land roller; Cardinal 32 ft. Bale elevator with undercarriage, gas motor driven; 8 ft. International binder, all new canvases; Gehl I1 83 forage harvester, corn and hay heads; Gehl 16 ft. three beater forage box with roof; Kool forage blower, 40 ft. of pipe; Mauer, 4 row bean puller; Innes 4 row bean windrower; Versatile fertilizer spreader 3 PTH; Continental 12" post hole auger; John Deere Wagon and flat rack; Beatty 12 inch graingrinder; 300 amp arc welder; 12 to 22 HP International motor water cooled; 4 HP Briggs and Stratton engine; McCullough chain saw; ,Cement mixer; 2 wheel trailer; water trough; cider press; 4 Honey storage tanks; sleighs; Walking plow; sprayer pump; Slush scraper; Circular saw; Massey Harris it 80 Combine for parts; Beech cook stove in good condition; lumber and other misc. items. LIVESTOCK: 13 Beef cows and heifers due from sale time to June; 3 Heifers coning 2 years old; 2 steers corning 2 years old; 8 Beef calves 400 to 500 lbs. • Lunch booth on grounds. TERMS CASH NO RESERVE as farm is sold Proprietor or auctioneers not responsible for accidents Day of sale. RICHARD LOBB AUCTIONEERS R.G. GETHKE CLINTON BORNHOLM 482-7898 347-2465 NOTE: this io a good clean offering of farm machinery •••••• River trips in the Yukon are fast becoming summer attractions. With tourists seeking more and more open country the Depart- ment of Travel and Information, Yukon; is supplying canoe travel information free for the asking. ******* The Yukon River system offers the canoeist over 600 miles of historic wilderness river travel. The route starting at Lake Bennett, B.C. traces the gold stampeders quest to Dawson City and the Klondike. •••••• n■m■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■main■ ARt .', SICKROOM EQUIPMENT LOAN SERVICE nm■m■■■a■a■■a$■nm■hamm■m■nn AUCTION SALE AUCTION SALE OF FARM Machinery and miscellaneous household items for Gordon McGregor at Lot 8, Concession 11, Hullett Township, Saturday. March 30 at 1 p.m, Full list next week. Richard Lobb and R.G. Gethke, Auctioneers. 12-1h I *s ijam i fit► 0, SEAFORTH Entertainment THURS. FRI. & SAT. THE HAPPY MEDIUMS 74 ' THE BLYTH STANDARD, MARCH 20, 1974 PG. 19 THE HURON COUNTY HEALTH Unit invites you to attend the Adult Health Guidance Centre, Health Unit office, Medical Building, Brussels, on Tuesday, March 26, 1974 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.ni. for: 1. Health Surveillance 2. Foot Care 3. Anaemia Screening 4. Urine Testing 5. Blood Pressure 6. Hearing Tests Volunteer drivers are available, 12-1 EUCHRE AND DANCE IN THE Belgravc W.I. Hall, Friday, March 22 at 8:15 p.m. Music by The Blenders, Lunch will be served. Sponsored by the Instit- ute. 12-1 HURON COUNTY CHAPTER R.N.A.O. are sponsoring a work shop, "Keeping Active After Fifty", Wednesday, May 29 at Huronview. Open to all interested persons. • 12-1 CANOE THE MAITLAND, Brussels Lions Park, Saturday, March 30. Registration 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Races start at 1:30 p.m. Booth on the grounds. Dance in the evening in Brussels Legion Hall with Scott's Orchestra. 12-2 NEW BINGO, CLINTON LEGION Hall. 8:30 p.m. March 21. Admission, $1.00 each. Three Share -the -Wealth games. Onc jackpot game for $180 in 57 calls or less, or guaranteed $25 consolation. Onc call and $10 added weekly if not won. tfn DANCE • IN AUBURN COMM - unity Hall on Friday, March 22, 1974, 9:30.1 a,m. To Jim and Jerry's Country Trio., Lunch available, Everyone welcome, Sponsored by Clinton Junior Farmers, 11-2 CASH BINGO, SEAFORTH Legion Hall, Friday, March 22, 1974' at 8:15 p.m. sharp. 15 regular games for $10.00 each; three specials for $25.00 each and a $75.00 Jackpot to go each week, Admission $1,00; extra cards 25c each or 7 for $1.00. (Children under 16 not permitted,) Pro- ceeds for Welfare Work, Spon- sored by Branch 156, Seaforth Royal Canadian Legion. 08-tfn A NOON LUNCHEON FOR Blyth and area residents will be held in the Blyth United Church at 12 p.ni., April 4. Evangelist Rev, Marney Patterson, who is conducting the "Invitation to Live Crusade" during March 29 to April 7 will speak at the luncheon, The luncheon will be interdenom- inational informal and inspiring.' Tickets may be obtained from Marjorie McNall, Fred Howson,, Rev, Fred Carson and Oscar DeBoer. 12-1 Entertainment at !The Queen's Hotel .Brussels FRIDAY and SATURDAY NIGHTS MARCH 22 & 23 'THE VERY VERSATILE HERB WITH RUTH ON THE PIANO GOOD FOOD ON THE MENU I HARBOURAIRES (1947 - 1974) Assisted by Mrs. Marianne McCaffery [Soprano], and Vocal Trio composed of Mrs. D. Bundy, Mrs. D. McMillan and Mrs. B. Hanly. Evening oi s Sunday, March 24 7 p.m. North Street United Church , Goderich ADULTS • $1.00 STUDENTS • 50c ALL PROCEEDS TO NORTH STREET UNITED CHURCH EAST W AW ANO SH FEDERATION OF AGRICULTURE Annual Meeting & Banquet SNELL'S RESTAU RANT, WESTF IELD Wednesday, April 3 COMMT NCING AT 7 P.M. GUEST SPEAKER Gary Davidson,B.A.,MA. PLANNING DIRECTOR HURON COUNTY OTHER ENTERTAINMENT BANQUET TICKETS $3.00 FROM THE TOWNSHIP DIRECTORS TEEN DANCE Friday, March 22 MUSIC F3Y Atticus 9 - 12 midnight Adm ission - $2 Sponsored by - BLYTH TEEN TOWN Blyth Lions BINGO Blyth Memorial Hall Every Sat. night $150 JACKPOT In 60 calls BIG CASH PRIZES LYCEUM THEATRE WIN6,IAN ONIAGi( PNUNI 1' •A 1., WED., THURS., FRI., SAT., MARCH 20, 21, 22, 23 7:00 and 9:15 p.m. WALT DISNEY'S JULIE ` DICK jjjjWB.VANDYN SUN., MON., TUES., MARCH 24, 25, 26 PAxGx�ANDRExI BILLXTHE SIA Adak AcwmA,,c� 11 il� <M 044 1+/ a ax • ' PG. 20 THE BLYTH STANDARD, MARCH 20, 1974 H -P Board supports call for law change BY WILMA OKE The Huron -Perth County Ro- man Catholic Separate School Board meeting in Seaforth last week supported the position of Hugh A. Crothers, Toronto, who is seeking public support and support of members of parliament in the introduction of a bill amending the inconsistencies in the Highway Traffic Act. The Highway Traffic Act requires (a) School buses must have flashing lights operating when children are being loaded or unloaded. (b) School buses must have a sign or lettering, indicat- ing "Do not pass when signals flashing". (c) Motorists --appro- aching from either direction must come to a full stop until the flashing lights stop. Mr. Crothers pointed out that these regulations are not required in areas where speed limits are not more than 35 miles per hour. He said the Traffic Act allows the Council of any city to exempt highways under itsjurisdiction where speed limits may be more than 35 miles per hour. Mr. Crothers said it wa an extraordinarily dangerous sit- uation and that the protection provided a child in a 36 mile per hour or over zone, is just as vital to a child in a 35 mile or under zone, noting that being hit by a car at any speed could cost the life of a youngster. The Board will write Mr. Crothers that its position is that all vehicles should stop when a school bus is taking on or letting off passengers in all speed zones. Thackery Roofing of Kitchener is to replace the roof on St. Goderich actors in U.K ' for plays The drama club at the Goderich District Collegiate Institute has been invited to present two original plays in England during the Easter school break. Twenty-seven students,' accompanied by director -teacher. Warren Robinson and his wife Eleanor, left on an eight-day trip March 16. The group was invited by the president of the City of Leeds and Carnegie College in Leeds to perform at the college, and by a member of Theatre 64 in London, to perform at the theatre for a three-day engagement. They will be presenting two plays, both written by Mr. Robinson. Mrs. Robinson wrote the music for one of the plays. The invitation to perform in England arose from Mr, Robin- son's 11/2-y .tar stay in England where he worked with Dorothy Heathcote, considered a leading authority in drama in education. Those he met during his stay later extended the invitation to the Canadians. "As far as we are aware, it's a first for a school drama group," Mr. Robinson said. "Some school bands have been invited to play abroad, but not a drama group." Rising air fares and failure to get anticipated government grants will make the trip more expensive than organizers expec- ted. Cost of fare and board, excluding meals, is $367 per student. Though there have been several fund-raising projects, the responsibility of paying for the trip has fallen on the students. "A lot of kids are mortgaged for when we come back," Mr. Robinson said. "We had hoped to defray $100 per sutdent, but now we can only pay about $33." The group has approached town council for a grant, but the town administrative committee which could approve till fttnding did not meet until later. "We have some hope of private donations," said Mr. Robinson. Patrick's School at Kinkora at a cost not to exceed $7,131 and part of the roof on St. Ambrose School in Stratford at a cost not to exceed $4,910. The work is to be done between May 1 and July 15. Valad Construction of Stratford is to demolish the house, garage and shed at 29 Well Street, Stratford, for $760. The property bought in December, 1973, is adjacent to Immaculate Concept- ion School and will provide more parking space for the teachers. Patrick Carty of Stratford was named to the Convention Commi- ttee to replace Joseph Looby who is away on a holiday. Others on :he committee are Vincent Young of Goderich, Donald Crowley and the Acting Superintendent of Education, Joseph Tokar. The committee will decide how many trustees are to attend the various conventions and conferences held for trustees in 1974 and will report at the next meeting of the Board. Nine trustees will attend the Ontario Separate School Trust- ees' Council Convention in Toronto on April 3,4 and S..They are Michael Connolly, Kippen; Francis Hicknell, Seaforth; Don Crowley, Gadshill; F.J. Vere, David Teahen, Howard Shantz and Patrick Carty, all of Stratford; Ted Geoffrey, Zurich; and Arthur Haid, Listowel. Francis Hicknell was named chairman of the Board Liaison Committee which will meet from time to time (first meeting to be held March 26( with a similar committee composed of clergy, 'with Rev. Carl Keane of Stratford, chairman, to discuss relevant issues related to Catholic education in the two -county jurisdiction. Ted Geoffrey reported on a one -day Architectural Services Workshop which he and Michael Connolly attended at Bluevale Collegiate Institute in Waterloo. Ed Rowland, Maintenance Co- ordinator, attended as well. Mr. Geoffrey said they received many ideas on saving energy -heating, etc. as well as suggestions as to what to watch out for in roof repairs, construction and related areas. Jack Lane, Business Admin- istrator, was authorized to attend the 20th annual meeting of the Ontario Separate School Business Officials' Association in Toronto, April 2 and 3. Michael Connolly and Ted Geoffrey will attend the Ontario Committee for Education meeting to be held in Branford on April 21. A letter of congratulations is to be sent to Ed Rowland's son, Michael, of R.R. 1, Dublin, who placed first in the senior elementary section of the Royal Canadian Legion District C public speaking contest in Harriston on March 3. He will advance to a competition in Collingwood on March 17. The Board turned down on a nine to three vote a request from Terry Craig, a teacher at St. James Separate School in Seaforth, to send out a geograph- ical statistical survey to parents of students in St. Columban and St. Patrick's School, Dublin, with the students taking the questionnaire home to their parents. Mr. Craig indicated in his letter to the Board the statistics were required in the Geography Course he was taking at Laurier University, Waterloo. While the Board members agreed the survey was harmless, Trustee David Terthen suggested that Mr. Craig should mail out the questionnaire himself, rather than involve the Board. The Regional Director of Education in Kitchener reported to the Board that it could receive an allocation from Capital Aid of 150,000 (Category B) for such projects as extensions of educat- ion services--sujch as resource centres, gymnasiums, as long as there is a proven need that will meet Ministry of Education approval. Behind the scenes On the 'liberalbias BY KEITH ROULSTON President Nixon, in the United States and his defenders have, throughout the Watergate cont- roversy, tried to make out that the president is a victim of a conspiracy of the "Liberal" press. It's a pretty lame excuse of course and the terns conspiracy is overplayed, but Nixon and his critics have a point. There is definitely a liberal bias in the North American press. First of all, what is liberal? We certainly don't mean Liberal or a bias towards the political party. Some newspapers may lean toward one party more than another but these leanings are almost always confined to the opinion pages. Far more subtle is the liberal leanings of the reporters who write the news and editorial and column writers. A large majority, though not all, of these writers believe in the 20th century liberal belief of the right of the individual, equality of race and sex, protection of the downtrod-, den, support of trade unions, controls of big b usiness and generally the more middle of the road socialists measures such as welfare, free schooling, family allowances and free medical service. in the press Anyone who hangs around a press club or anywhere media people gather to talk, or anyone who really listens to what they say on television or what they write in a newspaper will quickly see that most of these men and women believe in liberalism. There is somethig in the process that makes a person want to be a writer or broadcaster that often also makes him have liberal leanings. What's more, media people have a streak of dedication in then that makes them far more committed to their cause than the ordinary Joe who works on a farm or factory. they are working with words and ideas, not material things and so they tend to be more interested in the abstract things of life like politics. Politics doesn't touch the everyday life of the average man, but the media people, it's their bread and butter. Add to this the tremendous power that this relative small number of people possess through their access to the homes of millions of people every day and you have a potentially dangerous situation. Luckily, along with their dedication to their beliefs, most journalists also have a dedication to professionalism and profes- sionalism in journalism means objectivity. it means trying to keep the personal feelings out of the collection and reporting of news. It means keeping the views of the journalism within the bounds of fair reporting and only letting it out in opinion pieces where the reader is well aware that the author may have an axe to grind, This professionalism, then, usually protects the reader though not always. Some journ- alists work hard to try to keep their prejudices iN their reporting in -such a subtle way that the reader may not even see it. In other cases, despite attempts to be objective, personal bias may enter into the way a story is reported. Bias may subtley creep 'into even the selection of what news will be reported or will be left uncovered. Given all the things that can go wrong then, it is a miracle that we get as good media coverage as we do.,lt may not be perfect, but it is certainly better than that in just about any other area in the world. Nixon's attempt at undermin- ing criticism by attacking the press has been a smokescreen; but it has been a useful thing if it makes us take a better look at how the press works, and how, perhaps it can be improved. DRESSES of polyester in prints or plains Many styles PANT SUITS in wools or fo rtre l knits Blyth ALL-WEATHER COATS it plaids or plain All sizes Ladies & Infants Wear Phone 523-4351