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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Blyth Standard, 1974-12-11, Page 1the S BLYTH, ONTARIO ;'�r},r,.�i{rr���'rf, } r },�y'rrr r���r;'r,•r..'�•.�;•v`S�'rrij• rrr'.'+,hlA.'�l v'`}SF.� fh'fr: i,; t••,ri„• '{'KrAp,* ; i.•}}: r:i:•}: ffi.•i:4:•.: �;:4} PRICE: 20 CENTS VOLUME 84 - NO. 49 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1974. OPEF 'ALL F j •a' �M4 Mn,,y' ` Ij any ,I�M•;,A The figures tell Murray Lougheed, manager of Belgrave Branch of the United Co-operatives of Ontario, gives the good news of higher sales to the councillors of the Belgrave branch: [from left] Peter Chandler, John Viiut Gaunt, Murray Vincent, Fred Meier, Richard Moore and Maurice Hallahan. Announcement was also made at the annual meeting Friday night of a new store and warehouse for the branch. Belgrave U.C.O. will expand Another year of record sales, and plans for expansion were reported at the annual meeting of the United Co-operatives of Ontario Belgrave Branch on Friday night. Manager Murray Lougheed reported an increase in business by more than $500,000 in the past year from $860,000 to 1,376,000 in 1974. Part of the increase, he said, was due to inflation but a good deal of it was because "the patrons of Belgrave are using their Coop He said that U.C.O. Belgrave is growing about as fast as any branch in the U.C.O. system. It will have to continue to grow in the coming years, he said. Plans are also underway, it was announced, for a new warehouse and store complex for the Belgrave Coop. The new building will be built in stages on the present site. Mr. Lougheed said that the present facilities are just too small to continue doing the kind of business that is presently being done. Mr. Lougheed revealed the growth figures for the various departments of the operation. Fertilizer sales were $299,100 compared to $177,600 in 1973. Feed sales were $596,000 compared to $348,000 in 1973. Petroleum sales were up to $190,000 compared to a year ago. Store sales had increased to $105,000 compared to $79,000 the year earlier. Seed sales reached $64,000 compared to $35,000 in 1973. Farm supplies reached $73,000 in comparison with $31,500 in 1973. Chemical were $47,000 in 1974 and 17,000 in 1973. The net for the year was $38,300 as compared to $16,300 in 1973. Robert McKercher of Dublin, are director for U.C.O. congratulated the Belgrave members on their fine year and reported that U.C.O. had also had an amazing year of growth with a 35 per cent growth overall and an eight to nine per cent real growth rate. Because of the good year, he said, four million dollars in patronage will be returned to mtmbers at a rate of three and three-quarters percent on retailsupply sales to direct :lembers. Peter Chandler, Richard Moore and Maurice Hallahan were elected as councillors for the next two years. Representatives of U.C.O. outlined some of the prospects for the next year as far as supply and prices went. Anti -freeze will continue to be in tight supply, it was reported, but U.C.O. managed to hold a prize of $6.75 this year as compared to $10-$12 elsewhere. The fencing outlook will be much the same as last year with allocations necessary. In twince, the price won't be good but it looks like U.C.O. should have an adequate supply selling at at least $31.95. Seed corn is now already sold out for the western region with 15 per cent more sales than last year and a shorter supply in the first place. All Coop corn is number one grade, the spokesman reported. In fertilizer, nitrogen fertilizer will be the roughest area, he reported but the supply appears t9 be getting nearly as good as last year. The phosphorus supply looks good with slightly more than last year. Potash supplies are about equal to last year. But there could be shipping problems. He warned that there is a definite trend to higher costs with higher labour and freight posts. He promised the U.C.O. will not, however, use price as a basis for allocation but will use former patronage to determine allocation for any short supplied items. Maitland Authority hamstrung by land speculation tax Attempts by the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority to acquire land in the Saratoga Swamp area near Auburn have been frustrated by the provincial government's land speculation tax, members of the Authority were told at the annual meeting in Brussels on Monday. The land acquisition committee of the authority reported that it had tried to acquire 100 acres in the area but had failed. The swampy property, the committee noted, is a "priority one” for acquisition. The area, near the source of Sharpe's Creek (a tributary of the Maitland) is covered with a cedar bush and has several strong springs, the committee reported. Although the price suited the authority, property owner Harold Glen decided against selling the land for fear the speculation tax would penalize him, chairman Lorne Murray said. Authority chairman Jack Graul of Gadshill said he hoped the tax law could be amended so as not to apply to conservation authorities. "After all," he said, "it's not as though we are a private company. We're spending public money to acquire land for the public's enjoyment." He said legislation currently is being considered to exempt conservation authori- ties from provision of the specualtion tax. • The necessary modification he said would see conservation authorities treated as municipalities and Crown corporations to permit them to acquire land from private owners. Resource manager Ian Deslauriers unvieled the authority's long-range land acquisition plans. He said the plans were only general but designed to enlarge the 1,570 acres already owned by the authority. Mr. Deslauriers said buying land in the Maitland Valley between Benmiiler and Goderich was one of the most important sections of the watershed to be considered. CONTINUED ON PAGE 4. Santa's on the way Santa's coming to town on Saturday. The jolly gent from the North Pole will arrive in Blyth for his preliminary visit on Saturday afternoon. As usual, Santa will have a little help from the Blyth Lions Club. The Lions will sponsor a free cartoon show for the Blyth area youngsters at 2 p.m. and after the show, Santa will be on hand to hand out the candies which the Lions have so thoughtfully provided for the children. We understand the gentlemen will be scouting around town while he's here to sec just how well behaved the local younger set is before paying his big visit on Christmas Eve. Power station prospects worry farmers The spectre of an atomic power generating station in Huron county has the county's farmers feeling uneasy again. The subject reared its head at the monthly meeting of the Huron County Federation of Agriculture held in Clinton on Thursday night. One farmer attending the meeting said he heard Ontario Hydro had been buying land near Varna, and that started discussion on the proposed power plant. Rumors about the location of such a plant in Huron county have been making the rounds for several years but a year and a half ago gained momentum to the point where Ontario Hydro was admitting its interest in the area. But this summer, after conducting a survey of local opinion, Hydro announced it was dropping plans for such a station at the present time. Barely months later, Hydro was admitting that it hadn't ruled out a Huron station in its future plans. Mason Bailey, who has been involved with Hydro through the Ontario Federa- tions Power Lines Committee, warned that with Hydro "nothing is on the up and up" on the subject. It was not , like Ontario Hydro to give up so easily as it did this summer after the survey, he said. ,here had to be two or three reasons why they did it, he said. Perhaps they didn't want to locate in Huron in the first place, he said, but just wanted some other area to clamour for the nuclear station. Or, he said, perhaps they deferred plans on the station so that when they came back to Huron, there would be an organized group that wanted the station, not just organized opposition. The opposition of the Ontario Bean Producers to the location of the station in prime began growing country was noted as was opposition from other quarters. It was noted that the Federation was already on record as opposing the location of a generating station in Huron county. Mr. Bailey stated that he felt the Ontario Federation of Agriculture's Land -use policy covered the situation exactly. The policy states that all class one and two tarmland (judged on the quality of the soil to agriculture) must be used for food production as long as it is profitable to do so, Martin Baan of Walton said that despite some complaints, Huron is not a poor area. He said that the county can have industry without have the huge Hydro project and the kind of effect the Bruce project has had on the Kincardine area. The power plant should be put where it does the most good and the least harm, he said, and there were many other places than Huron county. School Fair holds annual meeting, appoints directors The Annual meeting of the Belgrave, Blyth and Brussels School Fair was held on December 5 in the Belgrave Community Centre, Mrs. Leslie Bolt conducted the election of officers and directors for the 1975 fair which will be held on Wednesday, September 10, All the executive will remain in office for the coming year. Several new directors were appointed: on the fourth line Morris, George Procter and Garner Nicholson; Twelth line East Wawanosh, Murray Shiell; Belgrave, Mrs. John Gnay; Brussels, Mrs. Kenneth Johnston and Chester Higgins, with the rest of the previous year directors being re-elected. Mrs. George Procter was appointed as auditor. The next meeting is slated for January 28, 1975. PG. 2. THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 11 rour gtrts from Blyth and Auburn were among those receiving county honours certificates for ?Inpleting six 4H Homemaking Club courses when the Blyth area 4H clubs met in Blyth for their achievement day on Saturday. Receiving the certificates were [left to right] June Machan, Blyth [a member of the Auburn club] Jayne Watson, Blyth, Lorle Campbell, Blyth and Sandra McClinchey, RR 1, Auburn. -staff photo Peewees score season's first win Blyth Pee Wee's defeated Teeswater 4.2 on Friday, Decem- ber 6 to gain their first victory of the season. Blyth led 1-0 at the end of the first period on a goal by Alfred Dykstra assisted by Stephen Siertsema and Frank Van Dongen. Teeswater went ahead 2-1 early in the second period however Stephen Siertsema tied the score before the period ended. The third period was all Blyth's with Randy Campbell scoring from Rick Elliott and Andy Westburg; then Darryl Youneblut. scored unassisted to end the scoring. Both Teeswater's goals were scored by Mark Walters, Blyth picked up two of the seven minor penalties. Dwight Chalmers and Steven DeJong shared goaling duties. This 'n' That Local school singers to be on radio Blyth voices will be on the airwaves this week and next. CKNX radio was recently at the Blyth Public School to tape record youngsters from grades 5.8 singing Christmas Music. It's part of a continuing program of Christmas Music from local schools. The first of the music from Blyth will be heard the following' Friday, Dec. 20. The programs arc aircd at five before the hour each day. �F FT The Standard as a graphic reminder of the great fire that destroyed the main postal term- inal in Toronto recently. Last week a letter was received in the office here that had been charred on two sides during the fire, It was the hottest service we'd had from the post office for a while. *** The store owners along main street ought to be congratulated these days for the beautiful and interesting window displays they've come up with this year. It certainly adds a lot to the Christmas feeling to the see the pretty lights and decorations. *** Christmas is only two more issues of The Standard away. The regular issue of The Standard will hit the streets next Thursday and the Christmas week issue will be on its way to subscribers on Monday morning. This issue will include the Christmas greeting advertising from local businesses. We invite anyone interested in putting an advertisement in that issue to come in and see the selection of greetings available. All material for the Dec, 23 issue should be at the office by no later than noon, Dec, 20. The Standard office will be closed during the Christmas week and will reopen on Monday, December 30, Atom's winning streak ends On Friday night the Blyth Atoms hockey team travelled to Mildmay where they defeated them 7.3. Rick Scrimgeour and Bruce Hunking each picked up a hat trick with Mark Crawford scoring once. Assists went to Kevin Coultes, Jim Oster, Darryl Chalmers, Paul Pierce and Kurds Whitfield. On Monday night the boys lost their first game of the season to Brussels, It was a hard fought game from start to finish with very close checking throughout. The local boys went down to defeat 2-1, The lone goal scorer was Rick Scrimgeour, The next home game will be Friday night against Ripley. ************************************** *********************** BUSINESS DIRECTORY REID & PETERSON Chartered Accountants 218 JOSEPHINE ST. WINGHAM ONTARIO TEL. 357-1522 Chiropractic Associates Health Centre Wingham, Ontario R. Bray, D.C. D. Lee, D.C. Phone 357-1224 Find a rum* mate. 17 PaRT/C/Pa[T/0/1 TOM DUIZER Plumbing & Heating Oil Burner Sales - Service Installation and Motor Repair Myer's Pressure Systems & Water Conditioning Equipment Sheet Metal Work LONDESBORO* ONT. 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Family Life Program schedule presented at Board meeting BY WILMA OKE The tender for the construction of a library resource centre and equipment at St. Patrick's School, Kinkora, was awarded to Don Richt Construction Limited of New Hamburg at a meeting of the Huron -Perth County Roman Catholic Separate School Board Monday night. The tender is subject to approval by the Ministry of Education and the Ontario Municipal Board. The Riehl tender, the lowest of nine received by the board, was $68,144. The highest was $94,342, The board will put 417 feet of link fence along the property line of the one acre recently purchas- ed for St. Mary's School at Hesson from Simon Stcmmlcr, RR 4, Listowel, to provide a better roadway for the school buses. The fence was one of the provisions required by the Perth Land Division Committee before approval of scvcrcncc was given, in order to safeguard the children living on adjacent properties, presently owned by Ron Poissant and Mr. Stcmmlcr. A schedule for implementing the Family Life Program was presented for board approval by John Vintar, Superintendent of Education, It calls for the program to be planned at meetings in January for the principals, the teachers and the pastors to instruct the Grade 8 students in the 1S -week period from February to May. As it has not been possible to obtain a co-ordinator for the program, Mr. --Vintar suggested that the same program as used last term, when it was inititated should continue this year, A pilot course for Grade 7 will be started at St. James School, Seaforth, as four of the teachers at St. James have taken the course for instructors. Local Christmas Bureau underway In co-ordination with other local community groups and volun- teers, the County Children's Aid Society will again be undertaking sponsorship of a Christmas Bureau in each of the live towns in Huron County. In Wingham and Goderich, the Society will again merge its programme with the Salvation Army as co-sponsor. "This will be the third year that the Society has co-ordinated its Christmas Assistance Programme in the five County towns in order to utilize better the support and volunteer assistance on behalf of families and children in the various areas of Huron County," noted Children's Aid Society Director, Bruce R. Heath. "in most communities in Huron County, church and community service club groups have traditionally assisted people at Christmas. The local Christmas Bureau, through a co-ordinator in each town, acts as a clearing house to eliminate duplication or jointly meets any special needs that come to Children's Aid attention. In sponsoring a Christ- mas Bureau, it has been our intention to make the best possible use of the voluntary donations which totally fund the programme." "Any authorized representa- tive of a church or community group may check our index either at our office in Goderich, or with the local co-ordinator. Similarly families needing assistance can contact us or be referred by any community group or concerned individual." "Up to December 2, the Society had processed approximately 125 requests for Christmas assistance and other requests continue to come in daily. Fortunately, the Society has already received donations and commitments of help from many church and service clubs, but we anticipate many more requests for help this year than last, and costs have also risen since 1973". Last year many individuals and several family groups, not affilia- ted with a service club or church organization, when doing their own shopping made it a point to purchase an extra gift, article of clothing or a game which could be used by a family group and donated these to the Bureau. Several families undertook to sponsor partially or in total the costs for an individual family. When one considers the generally affluent level of gift giving these days in most Canadian families, it \would not seem unreasonable to appeal for consideration of those less fortunate and assist accord- ing to one's personal means. 'those donating money are asked to forward same by cheque or money order to the: Society office in Goderich, 46 Glouchester Terrace, marked "Christmas." Income tax receipts will be issued. Donations of new gifts • toys and games for all age groups, books, sports equipment, includ- ing good used skates, • and articles of new clothing such as mitts, scarfs, caps, socks, under- wear, for all age groups will again be needed. Articles of good used clothing would also be welcomed but not items that arc in need of extensive mending or hopelessly out of date in style. Donations of gifts, toys and clothing should be taken to the local Bureau depot in the week of December 9 to 13 if at all possible, as sorting and distribu- tion will be handled in the week prior to Christmas. The Children's Aid Society has requested that no perishables be donated as there arc no facilities for storage, and in most cases provision of the traditional dinner is handled by cheque or purchase voucher in lieu of a hamper. Others have special diet needs which necessitate individual pur- chases by the recipient. The local bureaux and co-ordinators is: Godcrich and District, Salvation Army, 18 Waterloo Street, Godcrich, Phone Enquiries: 524-7356 or 524-9341. Clinton and District, Clinton Town Hall, Phone Enquiries: 482.7312. HAD YOUR PUMP, Ii CHECKED LA TEL Y? r,. AVOID MID—WINTER GRIEF BRING YOUR PUMP TO 74 Pato peoge gf MINOR REPAIRS OR SERVICE PUMP • MAJOR OVERHAUL ON • AVAILABLE ALL MAKES OF PUMPS IN EMERGENCY • SERVICEFAT ENT REASONABLE RATES ` C. H. EPPS MANUFACTURING LTD. HIGHWAY 8, ONE MILE EAST OF CLINTON PHONE 412-341e Mr, Vintar was congratulated by the board members for his recent election as vice-president on the board of governors of the Ontario Association of Education Administrative officials at the sixth annual conference in Ottawa. Mr. Vintar said a metric planning committee is being formed as Thomas Wells, Minister of Education has said Ontario is ready to begin implementation of the metric system in the schools next year with the aim that schools will be fully converted to metric by 1978. Mr. Vintar said that classes for parents on the metric system will be held as well as the classes for for teachers. Assistant Superintendant Joseph Tokar reported on a planning meeting he attended at St. Lawrence School in London last week attended by representa- tives from Elgin, Oxford, London - Middlesex and Huron -Perth county Roman Catholic Separate School Boards. 'l'hc Committee made plans for Phase 2 on Focus on Faith which is to be held on Sunday, January 19 at the St, Lawrence School. Attending will be the board chairmen from the four school boards and their wives, as well as board members and their spouses, members of administration and their wives and a Catholic parent couple which each trustee is to take to the day -long meeting. At the meeting in January the role of the trustees will be explored by going directly to the ratepayers, especially the catholic parents to seek guidance and support in order to provide the hest possible catholic education for the students, Mrs. Patti Kennedy was hired as a Grade 7 teacher and Mrs. Catherine McCotter as a teacher, both at St. Michael's School in Stratford, starting after New Years. The board decided against seeking municipalities to pay school tax levies fo,Ir times yearly Instead of the (,resent twice yearly payments il, June and December unless the County Boards of Education also asked for the quarterly payments. The suggestion was made when (Inc of the townships asked that the twice yearly payments be approved. Following committee of the whole meeting Michael Connolly, board chairman said that the next regular meeting niay be held on December 18 and a special meeting is scheduled for December 11. MAPLE LEAF SMALL ENGINE SALE & SERVICE SPECIALISTS 24 PRINCESS ST., E., CLINTON ONT. PHONE 4 8 2-37 2 2 P.O. BOX 246 FEATURING WHEELHORSE - BRIGGS & STRATTON Mc- CULLOCH - KOHLER • LAWN -BOY - HOMELITE - ARIENS•TECUMSEH AND SNOW -JET OWEN DELVE PROPRIETOR IST Perfumes by Coty Lady's Gift Sets Boxed chocolates by Smiles 'n' Chuckles CHRISTMAS DRAW FOR 47 - PIECE STAINLESS STEEL FLATWARE. FREE TICKET WITH EACH $5.00 PURCHASE. Wilson's Variety BLYTH, ONT. OPEN DEC. 24 TILL 9 PG. 4. THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 11, 1974. Editorials The rules have changed It's snowmobiling season again but for both the snowmobilers and land owners, the rules have changed. Harassed homeowners will probably find the legislation introduced in the Ontario Legislature last week to be the greatest thing since indoor plumbing. The legislation tightens the screws on the irresponsible snowmobile owners and drivers while at the same time, not unducly inconveniencing the majority of thoughtful, law-abiding snowmobilers. The legislation would prohibit those under 12 years of age from using public trail. Helmets would be compulsory. Snowmobiles would be prohibited from all serviced roads unless specifically permitted by municipalities. in other words, unless your council passes a by-law permitting use, snowmobiles can not travel on the streets and roads. All snowmobiles will have to have registration numbers on both sides of the machine. All snowmobile owners will have to have insurance. Speed limits in all parks and 30•mile limit areas will be 15 miles per hour. Elsewhere, the speed limit will be 30 miles per hour, though municipalities will be able to raise or lower this limit. And, mercifully mufflers will be required on all machines. But the item that probably brings relief to land owners is the one that specifies that private landowners will not be liable for unintentional dangers to snowmobilers resulting in accidents. In addition there will be a fine of $500 for snowmobilers trespassing on private property without written permission. This part of the legislation in particular has been needed for a long time, ever since the snowmobile explosion began. Now, the next thousand miles is how to enforce the new laws once they are approved. Breeding doubt and distrust Following the Watergate scandals in the U.S. and other scandals around the world, it seems no politician is safe to feel free of distrust. Attempts have been made in the past week to stir up scandals in Canada and now Canadians have the horrible feeling of not knowing whether to trust one of their cabinet ministers or not. The allegations of violence by the Seafarers International Union and attempts to implicate Federal Labour Minister John Munro into the mess have been in the headlines all week. There has been no concrete evidence either against the union or the Minister but the seeds of doubt have been sown by M.P.P. Morton Shulman. Demands have been made for a federal inquiry but the government is stubbornly refusing. It's reasons seem sound, that if an inquiry was held every time such meagre evidence was raised by this or that politician, we'd be up to our neck with enquiries. But at the same time, Canadians can also have the sneaky worry in the back of their minds that the government is refusing the enquiry to cover something up. Mr. Munro's case isn't helped any by the fact he was in trouble over another case of campaign donations just a few months ago. There was no real proof against him then either, but circumstantial evidence from two cases just may be enough to convince many that he is guilty of something or other. If there is wrong doing, it should always be rooted out. But at the same time there is a responsibility on the part of the rooters; whether Mr. Shulman or the newspapers, to make sure they have real evidence before blowing up a case. As Globe and Mail columnist Scott Young said Monday, the present case smacks too much of McCarthyism for comfort. If Mr. Munro has done something wrong, the he should be booted out and punished. But there is no evidence he did do anything wrong; in fact the evidence Mr. Shulman released, rather than convict him, seems to clear him. But because of the wide publicity and the association of guilt, Mr. Munro's whole future in politics may be reuined, even though he may be as pure as the driven snow. We need responsibility in government. We also need that responsibility from those who seek to be the watchdogs of responsibility in government. Some outlet needed Many people, this time of the year, are looking for that special "something special" kind of Christmas gift. That kind of gift has been made in the past few months. Unfortunately, the buyers likely won't meet the sellers and so many a good gift will not be bought. What Blyth and area needs is an outlet for the work of the local craftsmen. It isn't the kind of business one is likely, to get rich on however, and so it is virtually impossible for a full-time business to be kept going. in some areas, however, co-operative ventures among craftsmen to sell their goods without having huge mark-ups tacked on by businessmen who are trying to show a profit in a tricky business. Blyth should be a good centre for such a co-operative craft shop because it is already a major shopping centre for people who like quality goods. By getting together, sharing costs and sharing the work of keeping the shop running, our local craftsmen could find an outlet for their work and our shoppers could gain another shopping outlet to add more variety to shopping Blyth. Perhaps, by next Christmas, someone will take on this task and we will have a new shopping alternative in Blyth. standard KEITH & JILL ROULSTON iCo•Publishers Published every Wednesday at Queen St., Blyth, Ontario. Subscription rates [in advanct'j • Canada, 18.00 Outside Canada, $10. Single copies: 20 CENTS Authorize i as second class mail by Canada Post Office. Registration number 1319 Box 10, Blyth, Ontario. Tele hone 523.9646, Nature's lace and marshmallow's Henderson knocks Standard editorial THE EDITOR: THE SNOWBALL IN HELL DIDN'T MELT It seems that the "snowball in hell" you referred to in your editorial of November 13th did in fact have a chance after all. Could it be that people in general are broader -minded, fairer -mind- ed and more knowledgeable about public affairs than you are prepared to give them credit for? The results of the election on December 2nd show that the people of Clinton did not take advantage of the odds and elect two representatives to the Board of Education. Obviously it was not a "lead pipe cinch" as you maintained. In your editorial you criticized the trustees for not running to the editor with items of information. Trustees are elected to run the educational system, not to seek publicity. The trustees spend many hours and drive many miles in a year on educational problems and the workings of the school system. 1 suggest that because such things are not controversial, they wouldn't be published anyway. Also, many of the things trustees deal with as individuals concern individual families and their problems. Publicity on such things is the farthest thought from our mind. As far as the workings of the Board as a whole is concerned, you have a reporter M.C.V.A. expands CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Private owners from cities like London, Hamilton Kitchener are buying up valuable river front properties at high prices for cottages, he said. He said the authority must move to acquire land in the area before valises become too inflated. Already the authority has been frustrated by cottage owners in attempts to establish a nature trail along the riverbank, the resource manager noted. "We've got to do something soon because that area has tremendous potential for recreation for the public - not just for individuals," he said. Other areas considered important he said, in.lude stream and river sources in McKillop, Elma, Minto, Howick, Morris, Grey and West Wawanosh townships. The acquisition plans, he told represen- tatives of the authority's 20 -member municipalities, are guidelines and do not bind the authority to specific acquisitions. The ConservationAuthority expanded to at those meetings. Your more recent editorial attack on the Vice -Chairman of the Board and the Director of Education when they tried to correct a wrong impression amazes me. What did you write about the member of the Blyth Council who sits on County Council and had direct access, to the body that set up the distribution of seats on the Board of Education? Wishing John Elliott and Ken Cooke congratulations and the best of luck on the Huron County Board of Education. Yours Sincerely, John E. Henderson. include about two-thirds of Goderich Township, giving the authority its first Lake Huron shoreline. The 28 square miles in the northern portion of the township contains eight miles of shoreline south of Goderich, giving the authority about a 2,000 -square - miles jurisdiction. Resource manager Ian Deslauriers said the new territory includes 11 small creeks which flow into the lake but which provide major erosion problems in their gullies. By joining the authority, the township will be eligible for provincial grants for shoreline studies to help find solutions to erosion, he said. The southern portion of the township, he sate, belongs to the Ausable-Bayfield Conservation Authority which has already started shoreline studies. Representatives of the Maitland Conser- vation Authority's 20 -member municipali- ties voted unanimously to include Goderich Tbwnship. The authority covers parts of Huron,Wellington and Perth counties.s. Report from Queen's Park Bill on snowmobiles introduced BY MURRAY GAUNT M.P.P. IHURON•BRUCEI Legislation requiring quick registration of snowmobiles, as well as the licencing and testing of drivers was introduced in the Legislature this week. The bill sets the minimum age for driving snowmobiles on public trails at 12 and would make helmets compulsory. It would also ban snowmobiles from all serviced roads, except those where drivers arc specific- ally permitted by municipal by-laws. Among new proposals in the bill are those requiring dealer to register snowmobiles within six days of sale and owners -to attach registration numbers to both sides of the machines. The bill would ban snow- mobiles from all provincial highways and secondary roads except those exempted by regula- tions and would require drivers to cross serviced roads at a right angle, Age restrictions would ban drivers under 16 front all highways, under 14 from crossing highways, and under 12 from public trails. The legislation also offers protection to property owners from trespassers. Driving permits may be issued to those over 12 subject to examinations. ***** The Ontario Government has disclosed details of its second offer to provincial civil servants. The province has moved away from a two-year agreement, offering instead wage increases of between five per cent and 23 percent for 1975. The Civil Service Association of Ontario has been asking for 611/2 percent. Want generating station Ontario Hydro, which has been facing opposition lately to its plans for constructing new lines and generating stations, must have been pleased when it learned recently that the Atikokan Industrial Development Commit- tee is actually bidding for their community to be selected for a new generating station site in the Northwest. An advertisement in the Atikokan Progress sought 6,000 letters in support of the station be sent to Premier Davis and Energy Minister McKeough. Tough new regulations propos- ed by the Ontario Government to eliminate fly-by-night travel agents and tour operators have been introduced in the Ontario Legislature. Under the bill, travellers stranded abroad by bankruptcies of travel agencies, tour operators or airlines will get their money back from a compensation fund amounting to approximately $1 million made up of contributions from the industry. The legislation also calls for licencing about 1,000 Ontario travel agents and tour operators. Airlines, bus companies and other carriers selling package tours which include services they do not own such as hotel rooms and meals will also require licences, The Ministry will appoint a registrar to head the licencing operation. Filing false informa- tion would bring fines up to $2,000 and a year in jail for individuals convicted and up to $25,000 in fines for companies. THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 11, 1974. PG. 5. Huronview residents enjoy Christmasro ram p g 'I'hc annual Christmas Fair sponsored by the I luronview Auxiliary %vas held in the Auditorium) on Monday. The residents have an opportunity to do, some Christmas shopping at the fair from the tables of gifts that have been donated by various organizations in the County. Refreshments were serv- ed in the craft room during the afternoon by the auxiliary. The residents enjoyed their first Christmas program of the season on Wednesday afternoon at the December Birthday Party. The Walton Women's Institute was hosts for the occasion and following the program gifts were presented to the celebrants with decorated cup cakes and tea served to 150 residents and guests. Mrs, Neil McGavin was M.C. for the afternoon and led a sing -a -long of Christmas music. Mrs. Emmerson Mitchell, Mrs. Harold McCallum and Mrs. Humphries played several instrumental numbers, Vocal duets were by Mrs. Iicrb 'I'raviss and Mrs. McGavin, a reading was given by Mrs. Frank Kirkby and a Christmas story narrated by Mrs. Harvey Craig. Miss Turner, who is celebrating her 98th birthday in December, thanked the institute Women's Institute donates to Hall The December meeting of the Women's Institute was held in the Memorial Hall, with Mrs. J. Hesselwood presiding, The meeting opened with W.I. ode, Mary Stewart and 0 Canada. Minutes of the last sleeting were read, A $500.00 donation for the hall and donations of $25.00 each to the War Memorial and the heart fund were approved. The roll call was answered by giving a gift for the Children's Aid Society. Mrs. J. Hesselwood read a poem about Christmas. Mrs. L. McGowan gave her report on the Area Convention that was held in Stratford. tuum DRUGS 1)RU(: SUNDRIES VETERINARY , MEDICINES Mrs, J. Hesselwood turned the meeting over to the convenors. Mrs. Del Philp and Mrs. M. Richmond read a poen!, "the first Poinsettia." Mrs. Del Philp introduced the guest speaker, Rev. C, Wittich who spoke on the symbols and customs of Christmas which was very interesting. Mrs. A. Snell had a couple of contests. Mrs. F. Howatt gave a reading. Mrs. J. Hesselwood reminded the members of a Dessert Card party on Friday, January 10, with everyone welcome. OUR MAIL ORDER SERVICE I8 AS CLOSE As YOUR rELEreONE aLn SINCE 1894 Li 011t tuiiU unto*r Anon WOOL LEATHER PRODUCTS You'll find Christmas shopping IS MORE ENJOYABLE IN THIS "OLD WORLD ATMOSPHERE" AT BAINTO",S THE Oise MILL IN BLYTH FACTORY OUTLET SALE PRICES CONTINUE THROUGH DECEMBER Open Monday to Thursday 9-6 Friday and Saturday 9-9 Sunday 1-6 Telephone 523-9373 for the line entertainment on behalf of the residents. The senior and junior- rvthnl bands from the God erich . Phsychiati'ic Hospital entertained with a Christmas concert on "Family Night." Mr, Gordon Harrison of Godcrich leads and plays the piano aCCOttlpanictnent for the bands and Eric Munro was M.C. for the program. The residents enjo.'cd the band numbers, the violin and mouth organ duets, nlerinlbo solos, vocal solos, ducts and a quartet. Miss Sarah Carter thanked the entertainers. We would be happy to hear from any of the groups who will he Carol Singing in the arca as this has always been greatly appreciated by the residents, I sincerely thank everyone who voted for me on December 2. Phyllis Street i Thank you .voters of East Wawanosh My sincere thanks to you, the voters of East Wawanosh for showing your faith in me by returning me to township council for another term. I shall continue to do my best on your behalf. Robert Charter 1 000.0:000:000:00:0000 ELEO'iEOHOME •: 01441ki col 11 SIIOPP INC DAYS '' g ee MIAOW t SPECIAL PURCHASE•: E SPECIAL PRICE!! 01 26" COLOUR TV, 100% SOLID t STATE CHASSIS, SOLID -WOOD m CABINET, 6 YEAR PICTURE A TUBE PROTECTION PLAN •• • DON'T DELAY!! QUANTITIES- LIMITED ARE L !El 1 RADIO andTV SALES &SERVICE S E ELECTROHOME . ..n a .t.a dey', el e.c II' '.e ' • QUEEN STREET• BLYTH, • Nage/523'040 ' 2 -'s PG. 6. THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 11, 1974. Agricultural Tidbits Seems no settlement unless strike WITH ADRIAN VOS The other day I talked to former labour union leader. He told me that the directive he got, was to belabour an issue out of propor- tion so the rank and file of the vocal would be all het up by the time negotiations for a new contract got under way. This was done to retain interest in the Magnesium important Dairy experts have long advis- ed farmers to keep calcium and phosphorus levels of their dairy cattle in balance as an aid in the r r' vention of milk fever. "Now, we know magnesium is also a critical factor in the prevention of this disease," says H.J. Clapp, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food dairy expert. "Without proper levels of magnesium and phosphorus, the dry cow is more likely to get milk fever because she cannot utilize the calcium she consumes." Milk fever usually strikes within 48 hours of calving. If left untreated, it causes progressive paralysis, below normal tempera- tures, and death. "The results of last year's feed tests show Ontario's average dairy r' tion is short one-third of an ounce if magnesium every day," continues Mr. Clapp. Approximately two or three ounces of magnesium -enriched mineral mixture each day and forage fed at the rate of two pounds of hay equivalent for every 100 pounds of body weight should provide the dry cow with the calcium, phosphorus and magnesium she needs. Ideally, 40 to 50 percent of her forage dry matter should be from corn silage and 50 to 60 percent from grass or hay or grass forage, but not from hay in legumes. If a cow is prone to milk fever, a massive injection of vitamiri D3 two to four days before the expected calving date should help to prevent the disease, This injection must be repeated if the cow does not calve in eight days. Cuts fuel costs by 15% A $5,000 grant from the Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario has enabled Professor George Raithby of the University of Waterloo to develop a sap preheater which, by making use of steam, reduces fuel consump- tion by 15 percent. In the old style sugar shanties, sap was introduced at 35 degress F. to an open pan evaporator. Its temperature had to be raised to over 175 degrees before evapora- tion would take place. As well as using a lot of fuel, this method. resulted in considerable steam flowing around the sugar shanty. Professor Raithby's sap preheater makes use of this waste steam. A cover is placed over the evapora- tor in which copper tubing has been installed. The 35 degrees F. sap is run through the copper tubing and heated by the steam to 190 degrees F. Any excess steam is vented through the roof. It takes about three gallons of oil to produce one gallon of maple syrup but Professor Raithby's preheater cuts this consumption to 21/2 gallons • a 15 percent saving. Based on current oil prices, the cost of the research and equipment necessary will be recovered aft'r about 15,000 gallons of maple syrup have been produced - only 15 percent of the annual Ontario crop. union, for without interest, no union or other organization can survive. His job in the union was at stake, for no union, no job, In the recent strike by meat and grain graders and the illegal walk out by meat inspectors we see some of this after they went back to work. An issue is made of the fact that the Treasury Board disclosed the terms of settlement before it was voted upon. Apparently it is all right if union leaders don't want an acceptance vote, but if the other side docs it, it is considered improper influence. I can't see the difference. If the terms are acceptable they will vote for it and if not they will vote against, regardless of who tells them what the terms arc. More and more protests are noted against the way labour disputes are resolved. It appears that no settlement can be reached anymore unless there is a strike period first. If it hurts literally million of innocent people doesn't seem to concern them at all. Take this meat and grain strike for example, The cost to the consumer and to the producer/ consumer runs in the millions of dollars in order to satisfy the demands of a few hundred people who may have. been artificially fired up by their leaders, There must be a better way and there arc better ways to settle disputes. How long will our society tolerate this costly waste of national productivity to continue? We all have seen how Britain is on the brink of bankruptcy caused for a good deal by irresponsible walkouts and strikes. Are we going the same route? Labour should have a fair return on their services in balance with the profits of the firms they work for and the same applies to small business men and farmers. A good arbitration system can make this balance work. As long as there is greed on either side, the balance must be imposed from outside. • HURON DEAD STOCK REMOVAL CLINTON We pick up all farm stock free of charge. Three trucks for fast, efficient service. Seven days a week - 24 hours a day. CALL 482-9811 Call us first, you won't have to call anyone else. ••••••••••••••• Due to decreases in meat prices we are unable to accept any collect calls as of December 16, 1974. We are sorry if this is an inconvenience to you but in order to enable us to continue to serve you as we have in the past we must cut our operating expenses. You don't have to live on a farm to have a comfortable home. A CO-OP' petroleum driver serves a lot of customers who live on farms. That's true. But he also supplies quite a few town and Suburban homes as well, and with the same kind of dedication. After all, keeping a farm house warm and comfortable isn't always easy. Bad roads, weather and longer distances can make the job a .rttle more chi longing. It takes a guy who is dedicated to the job. The important thing for you to think about (whether you live in the country or in town) is that the CO.OP petroleum driver is there when he should be, with quality CO.OP fuel oil, temperature formulated to the area where you live. Get to know your CO-OP petroleum driver. He's reliable. He delivers warmth you can rely on, wherever you live. 'Hrpfrrrr 1111 ,IJ,A uffo UNITED CO-OPERATIVES OF ONTARIO Our merriters shop CO-OP for home heat service. Anyone can,,, COOP QUALITY PRODUC1 3 United Co-operatives of Ontario 887.6453 $ELiUAVE NNANCN 357.2711 THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 11, 1974. PG. 7. From the Minister's Study Director of Children's Aid speaks g MoneY-g rubbin business to Pro Life Group men ruin Christmas BY REV. FRED H. CARSON TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH Each year as we approach Christmas, we are reminded of the nearness of this Holy Day - not necessarily because we arc encouraged to remember Christmas in its true context, but because the business establishments are concerned that we should be aware of the exact number of shopping days remaining. The commercial establishments, whose advertisements plague the air waves continually from early November, do not remind us that December 25 is the one day of the year when we recall the birth of the Christ -child - the Prince of Peace • the one through whom the world is offered Salvation. No, our stores are little concerned about the truth that Christmas represents; they have no apparent desire to enter into the truth that Christmas represents; they have no apparent desire to enter into the TRUE Spirit of Christmas but, rather, being crude business people, they are able to see the great opportunity that such a tradition presents for increasing their profits. Christmas, as we know, was originally a pagan festival but was 'Christianized' about the fourth century, when a date was set aside to mark the anniversary of the birth of the Son of God. It has alway>, been characterized by joy and merrymaking and, I think, this is quite proper, because as we celebrate this great Feast Day we recall that the hope that is in Jesus was begun on the day He was born to a Virgin so long ago. The knowledge that we have Salvation in Hine is the reason for such Joy; but it is evident that this is not the Situation in our society - when the entrepreneurs compete for our dollars. Christmas is quickly returning to the pagan festival it once was and we permit it to occur by participating in a situation which. is something Tess that Christian. Instead of enjoying each other as families and friends and rather than being caught up in the true JOY of the Festive Season, we fall into the trap of believing that it would not be Christmas without the customary exchange of gifts. i would suggest that in the majority of cases we do not really experience Christmas because of such the majority of cases we do not really experience Christmas because of such an exchange, but simply enter into a 'gift giving ceremony' which tends to teach us that we should expect to receive something in return if we give a gift, and may be disappointed if that gift doesn't meet our approval. The Christian attitude is certainly one of giving • but giving with a difference. The Christian gives of himself, without expecting anything in return, He offers to share his resources with those who have need of some aid; he offers himself in helping others; and he shares his Lord' with others, because Jesus said, "it is more blessed to give than to receive." The true meaning of Christmas is giving; God gave His Son that we plight have life and have it abundantly; and we have been commissioned to go into all the world and preach the Gospel. This is the type of giving we should want to share with our fellow man • the type of giving that makes this particular time of the year a Holy Season. Let's slake this December 25 a Christian Festival, by demonstrating the Love of Jesus in our lives as we seek to answer our Lord's call 'To follow Him.' Approximately 70 members and guests attended the, First Annual Dinner meeting of the Goderich and Distri.t Pro Life Group which was held in the Christian Reformed Church Hall in Clinton on Wednesday, December 4. Chairlady Mrs. Connie Osborn welcomed everyone. A toast to the Queen followed. Reverend Fred Carson, Blyth, opened with prayer. A delicious hot roast beef dinner was served by the P.T.A. of the Clinton and District Christian School. Head Table guests were: treasurer, Mrs. Alice Krohmer and Mr. Krohmer; Medical advisor and speaker, Doctor Brian Lynch and Mrs. Lynch; guest speaker, Bruce Heath and Mrs. Heath; Mrs. Connie Osborn and Mr, Osborn; Revered Fred Carson, Anglican Minister, Blyth; Secretary Mrs. Harriet Klazinga and Mr. Klaz- inga. Mr. Pat Osborn thanked the ladies for the delicious meal served and a short social time followed. The business meeting was called to order, Mr. Helmut Krohmer introduced Mr. Bruce Heath, Director of the Huron County Children's Aid Society and mentioned his numerous achievements. Mr. Heath cautioned members of the Pro Life Group not to allow themselves to focus on a single moral or social problem, that of Abortion, while ignoring so many others that are related. "Respect for Life," which your organization espouses, must necessarily not dwell solely on that of the person yet to be born without enunciat- ing an equal respect and concern for others in our community • those handicapped physically, the retarded, the emotionally ill, the criminal or delinquent, the marginal family, the disadvantag- ed or neglected child, the single parent family to name but a few. If you avoid addressing your- selves to the causes of situations which lead to abortion being seen White Gift service and Christmas concert held at United Church The annual White Gift Service and Christmas Concert were held in Blyth United Church on Sunday. The White Gift Service was held in the morning and was well attended by members of the Church School congregation. Mrs. Dwight Campbell gave the White Gift Story, The white gifts, given by the children of the Sunday School, arc for the held in the evening. The Concert Children's Aid Society of Huron was presented by the members of County for their distribution and the Sunday School and the Junior use this Christmas, and Intermediate Choirs. The wreaths and pins for A special offering was received perfect Sunday School attendance to go towards the education of the were given out during the Sunday School's Korean Foster Service. Fifty-two children had Child, Noll Eunkoo, perfect attendance for the past Following the Concert, candy three months. bags were give to all the children. The Christmas Concert was Having a wonderful time. Wish you were here. so Why not plan to visit us Sunday, Decemher 15, 8 p.m. REV. CLEVE WINGER will speak—plus SPECIAL MUSIC Huron Men's Chapel, Auburn EVIL PREVAILS WHEN GOOD MEN DO NOTHING as the only apparent realistic alternative to a family or social problem, you end up doing a disservice to the very objectives which your organization enunci- ates," he said. The speaker outlined the changing emphasis of the work of the Children's Aid Society from that of the child admitted into its care to that of work with the child in his own home. Tracing the history of Children's Aid Societies 171 Ontario from their formation by local citizen groups concerned about children it the late 1800's, Mr. Heath stressed that the sante concern which led to the first formal programmes of child care in Children's Aid Societies must to -day be demonstrated by the community providing alterna- tive prevention programmes. "No County should take pride in the number of children a Children's Aid Society has in its care, unless it can honestly conclude that placement was the only alternative". Mr. Heath stressed that a whole range of preventive and supportive programmes had to be available in a community under local health and social welfare auspices aimed at strengthening the family's ability to keep children and dependants in the home and in the loci I community. He quoted from the Janson Task Force Report commissioned by the Province of Ontario, in underscoring the need to examine where and why much of the child welfare dollar was being spent. "it is a paradox of our child welfare system that more re- sources seen to be available for keeping a child at risk in alternative care facilities than for keeping him at home with the natural family." Heath further cautioned the Pro -Life Movement not to seize upon adoption placement as an alternative to abortion at the risk of not examining why any child need he be surrendered for adoption in the first place. "While I can appreciate the anxiety of a childless couple who are nov• going to have to wait two years or more for the placement of a baby on adoption, I would not welcome a return to the late 1960's when most of adoption and child care efforts were spent on placing babies, forgetting the more pressing needs of the older child and the so-called "Hard to Place" child." The guest invited the assembl- ed members to give action consideration to all the inter- related social problems of its local CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 cuuna' SERVICES .►4.\•.\..\1111_.. \. •'....\..\.......... ,....\1111\1111/11._..111._11.\1111\•11_.._11.\..\1111\. CHURCH OF. GOD McConnel Street, Blyth CHURCH SERVICE: 11 a.m. 1111\..\1111\1111\1111\..\.. THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA REV. FRED CARSON BLYTH 9:30 • BRUSSELS 11:15 AUBURN 1:00 p.m. BELGRAVE 1:00 p.m. .\..\..\..1..\..\.1\.I•.I\..\1111\1111\.I\..1.t\..'.......\1111\. P_..\ THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA THE REV. CECIL L. WITT1CH SUNDAY SCHOOL - 9:50 a.m. CHURCH SERVICE - 11 a.m. EVERYONE WELCOME :_1111\..1..\.._..1-..\..1..\1111_..\..1.111.._.. .._..\..,,,,„...._..\... : CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH j i TED HOOGSTEEN, PASTOR ? i WORSHIP SERVICE: 10 a.m. i j WORSHIP SERVICE: 2:30_p.m. ._..\..�.._..\..\..\-.\1111_..\--.\..\..\.._..\..\... li 1 WESTFIELD FELLOWSHIP HOUR Special Speakers Family Bible Study Hour •1 p.m. i Family Worship Service -2 p.m. 1 INTERDENOMINATIONAL • ALL WELCOME t ._..\..\..►.1_11.\..\11.111.\1111\.I\..\1111\1111\1111\1111\1111\..�... �..\1111 \..\..\.M THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA AUBURN & DONNYBROOK REV. GARNET A. POTTER I Donnybrook • 9:45 a.m. Auburn - 11:15 a.m. I We preach Christ, Crucified,' Risen, and coming again. 1 A Welcome Awaits You 1111.\1111\1111\..\1111\1111\1111\..\1111_..\11.\11.1..\..\11.\•.1.. \1111_.._•. _.11\.._..\11 ST. MICHAEL'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH FATHER JOSEPH F. HARDY • Mass at Blyth every Sunday at 9 a.m. �..111.1U\..1..\1111\1111\1111\1111\1111 V.111.111._• •\1111\1111\11._•. 1 PG. 8. THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 11, 1974. Pro Life Group holds first annual dinner meeting in Clinton communities and lend support to any effort that would improve the quality of the helping services which their tax dollars were presently supporting. The speak- er was thanked by Doctor Brian Lynch. The Objects of the Pro Life Group were outlined as follows: (a) to uphold the dignity of human life. (b) to uphold the sacredness and inviolability of human life from the time of conception until death. (c) to protect the interests and rights .of the Unborn Child. (d) to hold conferences and meetings and exchange views in matters relating to the dignity of human life. (e) to prepare and submit to public or private groups, bodies, associations or authorities infor- mation pertaining to the above objects. (f) to co-operate with similar groups, bodies, associations or authorities. (g) to promote and fund medical research with respect to the subject, Annual report forms were distributed. The financial report was read, Motion for acceptance was made by Vic Walden - seconded by Doctor Doorly. Reverend Leonard Warr motion- ed to thank Mrs. Connie Osborn for the work she had done, Carried, by applause. Mrs. Osborn introduced members who had been very active during the past year, namely: Mrs. Clarice Dalton, Mrs. Mary O'Keefe, Mrs. Martha Kuiper, Mrs. C. Buruma, Mrs, Chris Crowley, Doctor Doorly, Mrs. Teresa Courtney, Mrs, Sharon Munro, Mrs. Anne Brand, Mrs. Alice Krohmer, Mrs. Harriet Klazinga, Thanks was given to Mr, Dan Murphy, Medical Doctor Brian Lynch, Mr. John Grcidanus and Mr, P. Kerrigan for all they had done. The following persons regrett- ed they would not be able to attend the dinner: Docter de Veber, President of Alliance For Life, Reverend A. Beukema, Christian Reformed Church, Clinton and Reverend D, Strain, Mention was made regarding the application for a charter. This Charter has not yet been received but when it is we will be able to give receipts for Income Tax purposes, A float was entered in the Goderich Santa Claus Parade and won second prize. Motion to adjourn was made by Pat Osborn, seconded by Teresa Courtney. The Nominating report was brought in by Mrs. A. Dykstra for the Board of Directors: Honorary Chairman: Rev, M. Barz, Chair- man: Mrs, P. Osborn , Co -Chair- man: Rev. L. Warr, Secretary: Mrs, M. Klazinga, Treasurer: tour girls from this area received their Provincial Honours certificates on Saturday as the Blyth district 411 homemaking clubs held their achievement day In Blyth Public School. Receiving certificates were [from left] Doreen McCllnchey, RR 1, Auburn; Marie Empey, RR 2, Auburn; Lynn Turner, Auburn and Lorraine Chamney, RR 1, Auburn.•staff photo 'bvmmAvmmAwnavmAvAvAvftAvmft The Holiday Season is upon p us LET US SEE WHAT WE HAVE TO FILL YOUR ii CHRISTMAS NEEDS: - •2 models of Sharp Linytron colour TVs. in the 20" size The brightest, truest picture possible •2 models of Sharp B / W TVs. BY PHILIPS WE HAVE: •2 models of 26" colour TVs. at greatly reduced prices NI 2 models of stereos with record player and 8 track *electric knife 08 and 12 cup coffee makers •electric can openers •men's and ladies' shavers •transistor radios *also a good selection of clock radios . in stock ANY PURCHASE OF $10.00 OR OVER MAKES YOU ELEGIBLE FOR DRAW. /g DON'T FORGET OUR XMAS EVE DRAW ON A 6Y 12" TV. OR A TRANSISTOR RADIO WILL TAKE PLACE AT 9 P.M. DEC. 24, 1974. 14BOWES ELECTRONIC SHOP HAMILTON STREET, BLYTH, ONT. IRVIN BOWES, PROP. PHONE 523-4412 gim THE SMALLEST SHOP IN TOWN LAvA-vmmAvAvAvAllmmtmmimevmma WITH THE BIGGEST VALUES. Mrs. 1-1. Krohmcr, Publicity Chairman: Mrs. Teresa Courtney; Program Chairman: Mrs, Sharon Munro, Membership Chairman: Mrs, A. Brand, Mrs. Martha Kuiper, Mrs, Penny Pelss, Mrs. Clarice Dalton, Motion t accept made by Mike Moriarity second- ed by Bill Gleason, Photographs of the Board were taken for the papers. Morris woman dies ELEANOR BEATRICE [THORNTON] WICKSTEAD Eleanor Beatrice (Thornton) Wickstead of the third concession of Morris Township died in Victorial Hospital, London on November 27, 1974 following a one month illness. She was 66 years of age, She was the daughter of George Owen Thornton and Eleanor Mary Peacock in 1906 in Bluevale. She attended Bluevale Public School, She marrried Jack Wickstead in Bluevale on Decem- ber 25, 1934: She was a lifelong member of Bluevale United Church and served for some years as an elder and a member of the official board of the church, Surviving besides her husband are four sisters, Ms, N.M. (Muriel) MacLean of East Wawa - nosh; Mrs. A.D. (Elsie) Smith of Bluevale; Mrs. Hilliard (Alice) Jefferson of West Wawanosh, Mrs. Joseph (Eunice) Marshall of Listowel and one brother, J, Wilson Thornton of Morris township. The funeral service took place November 27 from the Bluevale United Church with Rev. E.L. LeDrew of Brussels officiating. interment was in Wingham Cemetery. I would Tike to thank everyone who voted for me. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone. Sibyl McDougall r;.; r;:•:t, a>..,: rrt:••:f:i;c� r+•':':'t:•�:a�•:,�:.:;:t; ss:::,•:<:;.�>:;.YC.':.ti..:..;.,::;::`%::..,...:n»:.>: xr :::.::i: �:> •'.t: BONI WASTE GAS ON A LOSER! SHOP THESE WINNERS 1975 Ford F100, pick-up 1975 Montego, 4 door • 3-1974 Pontiac Astre, 2 door 1974 Chevelle Classic, 2 door, hardtop 1974 Chev. Impala, 2 door, hardtop 2-1974 Nova, 4 door, 6 cylinder, automatic, power steering, power brakes 11974 Matador, 4 door. 1974 Pontiac Le Mans, 4 door. 1974 Buick Century Luxus, 4 door. 2-1974 Buick Century, 4 door 1973 Dodge Dart 1973 Sports Coupe 1971 Ford Window Van 1972 Meteor Montcalm, 4 door, hardtop. 1972 Galaxy 500, 2 door, hardtop. 1972 Pontiac Parisienne Brougham, 1971 Torino 500, 2 door, hardtop 1969 Ford Van, 6 cylinder. 1969 Oldsmobile, 4 door, sedan 1968 Road Runner, 2 door, hardtop. 1/2 ton truck toppers in stock. New 1975 Polaris Snowmobiles on display. Also several good used snow- mobiles on hand. Hamm's Car Sales. Ltd. Blyth, Ont. Phone 523-9581 ,4 ,0. .110 6.11.406) • s#M 0.00 1010 0100 I.4 1.11 1111$ ..11 ,u Among those receiving their county honours certificates at the Blyth area 4H Homemaking Club Achievement Days on Saturday at Blyth Public School were four girls from the Londesboro area. They were [left to right] Cheryl Reid, Londesboro; Carol Jewitt, RR 1, Londesboro; Debbie Wallace, RR 1, Londesboro and Heather Fothergill, Londesboro.-staff photo. BLYTH BANTAM "D" SCHEDULE 1974/75 Fri. Dec. 13 Lucknow at Blyth Mon. Dec. 16 Blyth at Ripley Tue, Dec. 17 Blyth at Lucknow Fri. Dec. 20 Ripley at Blyth Games at 8,30 BLYTH MIDGET SCHEDULE 1974/75 Mon. Dec, 16 Lucknow at Blyth Thu, Dec. 19 Blyth at Milverton Mon. Dec. 30 Howick at Blyth Mon. Jan. 6 Ripley at Blyth Wed. Jan, 8 Blyth at Mildmay Tue, Jan, 14 Blyth at Howick Mon. Jan. 20 Mildmay at Blyth Games 8.30. At Howick 9.00. BLYTH PEE WEE SCHEDULE 1974/75 Thur. Dec. 12 Blyth at Milverton Fri. Dec. 20 Brussels at Blyth Fri. Dec. 27 Ripley at Blyth Fri, Jan. 3 Blyth at Brussels Fri. Jan. 10 Blyth at Lucknow Home Games at 7.00. 8.00 in Mildmay, ten trustees at the meeting: Michael Connolly, Kippen; BLYTH ATOM SCHEDULE 1974/75 Fr. Dec. 13 Ripley at Blyth Mon. Dec, 16 Milverton at Blyth Fri. Dec, 20 Blyth at Ripley Mon. Dec. 23 Mildmay at Blyth Mon. Dec, 30 Blyth at Lucknow Mon. Jan. 6 Ripley at Blyth Mon. Jan. 13 Blyth at Lucknow Fri. Jan. 17 Blyth at Mildmay Mon. Jan. 20 Mildmay at Blyth Tue. Feb, 4 Blyth. at Milverton Games at 7.00. Broomball scores THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 11, 1974. PG. 9. Legion orders wheelchair At the regular meeting of the Blyth Legion Thursday, Decem- ber 5, it was decided to donate $1,000.00 to the Memorial Hall toward's renovation's made. Also a wheelchair was ordered for Huronview and they are checking into purchasing a hospital bed for the Branch here to loan out to anyone needing Belgrave Girls 2, East Wawa, 1. Grads 6, Bears 0, Auburn 3, Base 3. 8th Liners 3, Belgrave 1. Assistant superintendent to be hired At a special meeting of the Huron -Perth County Roman Catholic Separate School Board held in camera last Wednesday the decision to hire another assistant superintendent of edu- cation was reached. Howard Shantz and David Teahen, two Stratford Trustees opposed the action in a recorded vote asked for by Mr. Shantz. Supporting the additional hiring of the superintendent were the remaining eight trustees of the I would like to thank the voters who supported me in the December 2 election. Stewart Johnston' ARENA SCHEDULE Dec 12 4-5 5-6:30 7-8 8-9 9-11 13 5:6:30 7-8:30 8:30-10 14 9-1 2-4 4:30-6 7-8 8-9 9-11 15 2-4 7-9 16 7-8:30 8:30-10 10-11 17 3:30-7 7:30-11:30 18 3.4 4:30-5:30 6-11 19 4.5 7.8 8.9 9-11 Broomball Bantam Practice Blyth Girls Broomball Belgrave Girls Broomball Belgrave Intermediates Midget Practice Atom Game Bantam Game Minor Sports Public Skating Bantam Practice Junior Broomball Cadets Christian Reformed Public Skating Public Skating Atom Game Midget Game Christian Reformed Figure Skating Broomball Preschool Skating Peewee Practice Belgrave Hockey Broon;oall Blyth Girls Broomball Belgrave Girls Broomball Belgrave Intermediate Game iI Francis Hicknell, Seaforth; Mickey Vere, Stratford; Joseph Looby, Dublin; Oscar Kieffer, Bluevale; Arthur Haid, RR 4, Listowel; John McCann, Ailsa Craig; and Donald Crowley, Gadshill. The assistant superintendent would be hired in lieu of two consultants. The Board has had two consultant vacancies since early last year following the resignations of the special educa- tion consultant and the primary consultant. John Vintar, Superintendent of Education, said the Ministry of Education is favouring the hiring of supervisory Fervices rather than consultant services. one. This is from the sale of Poppies and Wrea h on Poppy day and the Ncvember 11 Remembrance 1)ay. There were donations for the Christmas Tree Fund, West- minster Hospital London, and War Memmorial Children's Hospital and Canadian Arthritic Society. I am grateful for having had the opportunity to be your candidate in the election. Thank you very much for inviting me in to your homes, but special thanks for the ones that supported me at the polls. God bless you. Adrian Keet One of the largest displays in Huron County SEE OUR LARGE SELECTION OF Chiklreh"s Clothing 1 T 1 N'S Department Store CLINTON, ONT. umommiwayAmotommommmommommtcyzyszvzma 1C�ri5tuglyma� '9«y�� all t�jro tije house TASKER'S The store with lights galore SWag Table Floor Lamps Lamps Lamps Tasker's Furniture BLYTH PG. 10. THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 11, 1974. ANN LANDERS A note to runaways DEAR ANN LANDERS: I am writing this letter in the hope that it might bring runaway children to their senses, Please, Ann, print it. DEAR RUNAWAYS: You almost always leave a note saying, "Don't worry about me," Do you actually believe that your parents won't worry about you just because you write a note asking them not to? Don't you realize your mom and dad, brothers and sisters are lying awake nights weeping, praying --hoping every day's trail will bring a letter? Every time the phone rings they pray it will be a call from you. The worst part of all is their feeling of helplessness. Police advise parents against trying to find you. So they just sit and wait. Day after day. Night after night. Don't you runaways know you can't run away from your problems because the problem is YOU, and you've taken it along? How much better to have leveled with your parents and tried to Nvork things out --talked to them about 1vhat bugs you. Sometimes a third party is necessary to mediate the "war" --an understanding clergyman, a teacher or even another parent. It certainly beats hitting the road and letting yourselves in for God knows what. Some of you runaways will say, "My folks don't want to hear from me. They're glad I'm gone. I was nothing but trouble," This may be true in one case out of 500. But to you other 499, I say, make a collect telephone call tonight. You'll never know how happy they'll be to hear your voice and welcome you home. —BEEN THROUGH IT DEAR B.T.I.: Here's your letter and 1 hope the telephone companies do a thriving business tonight. That call could make this Christmas the 'u 3t one in years. DEAR ANN LANDERS: Anyone can improve his voice. Even you. So please don't blame Iowa because you sound like a hog caller. Iowa, and the Midwest in general, have produced some of the finest speakers in America. They have no twang, slur, drawl, clip or chop—no accent of any kind. It is the purist pronunciation of the English language. You owe Iowa an apology. —CLEAR VOICE OF CLEARWATER, IOWA DEAR CLEAR --as mud: I love Iowa but you're wrong. Midwesterners use a hard "r" which makes their speech distinctly harsher than Southerners and Easterners. You are probably right when you say, "Anyone can imfft'ove his voice," but if I should suddenly start to speak in a cultivated manner no one would recognize me. DEAR ANN LANDERS: A while back you printed a letter from a 13 -yea' -old boy who wanted the right to drink and smoke, and make his own decisions. 1 am 13 myself and personally I think that kid is crazy. I'm no square, Miss Landers. I used to smoke when I was 11 but quit after about three months. When it began to louse up my ability to be good at endurance sports like swimming, track, football and baseball I decided it was just plain stupid. Will you please back me up? ...AGAINST KID'S LIB IN MICHIGAN DEAR KID: Of course 1 will. You backed me up --and I appreciate it. ********** Ann Landers discusses teen-age drinking—its myths, its realities. Learn the facts by reading, "Booze and You --For Teen-Agers Only," by Ann Landers. Send 35 cents in coin and a long, stamped, self-addressed envelope to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 1400 Elgin, 111. 60120. Copyright 1974 Field Enterprises, Inc. Publishers -Hall Syndicate 401 North Wabash Avenue Chicago, Illinoise 60611 bp Willing Workers plan pot luck supper The Willing Workers of the U.C.W. met at the church on November 21 with 18 members present. The Devotional Period was in charge of Miss Fox. She took as her theme: "The Urge to Grow." In her talk she referred to, and quoted from Dr, Norman Peale's article, "Go Forward with Confi- dence," and said, "The Lord is my strength, and He will give inner peace." Mrs. Holland spoke about Dr. Wilbur Howard who was appoint- ed Moderator of the United Church at General Council in Guelph last August. He is the first non-white and first bachelor to be elected to the office. They decided to hold a pot luck dinner at their next meeting on Thursday, December 18. This dinner will begin at 12:45. • At this meeting there will be a White Elephant Sale, It was suggested that members bring articles for this sale, and also bring a small wrapped article not exceeding a value of 50 cents. Meeting closed with prayer. Lunch was served by Mrs. Bell and Mrs. Lydiatt, The Children's Aid Society REQUESTS YOUR SUPPORT FOR ITS Christmas Bureau ANY NEW TOYS, GIFTS AND CLOTHING FOR ALL AGE GROUPS MAY BE LEFT AT - CLINTON MUNICIPAL CHAMBER DECEMBER 9 TO 13 INCOME TAX RECEIPTS ISSUED FOR ALL FINANCIAL DONATIONS [REG. NO. 0184192.01-15] CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY, 46 GLOUCESTER TERRACE GODERICH, ONT. We're shopping IN CLINTON ... and why not! • VAIUE • SELECTION. .CONVENIENCE ... PLUS BIG A CHANCE TO 31%, PRIZES WIN WORTH OVER vi 800 r. • IN CLINTON MERCHANT DRAW PRIZES BRING THE KIDS TO MEET SANTA AT THE CLINTON SANTA CENTRE SAT., DEC. 14 - 1 P.M. TO 4 P.M. & SAT., DEC. 21 - 1 P.M. TO 4 P.M. AT THE FORMER SHELL STATION NEXT TO GROVES T V ON HWY. 8 JUST WEST OF THE LIGHTS FREE GIFT FOR EVERY CHILD EACH CHILD MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. Those Clinton merchants are holding Christmas draws in their stores, and offering the following prizes to shoppers between now and Christmas. AIKEN BROS. CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR 3 Gift Certificates — $15, $30 and $50 value. BALL & MUTCH LTD. HOME FURNISHINGS 3 Gift Certificates - $50, 850 and 8100. CLINTON ELECTRIC SHOP $50 Gift Certificate. $25 Glft .Certificate HERMAN'S MEN'S WEAR 4 Merchandise Certificates: Dec. 7 — 825; Dec. 14 — $25; Dec. 21 — 825; and Dec. 24 — 8125. HOLLAND SHOES 3 GUI Certificates, 815 each. CLINTON I.G.A. 2 Food Certificates, 1 — 825 and 1 — 835. LEE'S • 3 — 850 Merchandise Certificate Draws, Dec. 14, Dec. 21 and Dec. 24. No purchase required. McADAM'S "HOME" HARDWARE 3 Merchandise Prizes total value 8100. MARY'S SEWING CENTRE 3 Merchandise Draws, value 830. GROVE'S TV Draw for 12" B & W Admiral TV, value 8139.95. THE ARBOR 1 — 825 Gift Certificate. SEE THE CHILDREN'S POSTER DISPLAY AT SANTA'S CENTRE If you are shopping In a Clinton merchant's store any Thursday, Friday or Saturday between now and Christmas, when the mystery shopper calls you could win a free turkey. Nine turkeys will be given away — three each weekend till Christmas. YOU COULD BE ONE OF CLINTON'S MYSTERY SHOPPERS AND WIN A FREE TURKEY 9 WINNERS - ONE EVERY THURS. - FRI. & SAT. - TILL CHRISTMAS— MERRILL TV Draw for a Radio, value 830. PICKETT & CAMPBELL Special Christmas Store Wide Discount, 10% OFF now through Dec. 31 except Levi and sale ticketed Items. Everybody wine when you shop Pickett & Campbell this Christmas. RADIANT LIFE CENTRE 2 Merchandise Certificates, 820 and 810. SHADOW BOX BOUTIQUE Money Tree, value 825. SHIRAL DEPT. STORE 3 Merchandise Draws, 850 each, Dec. 14, Dec. 21 and Dec. 24. • In Clinton you'll find selection and value second to none • This year shop In the "Hub" of Huron • Shop In Clinton. Sponsored by the Clinton Retell Mer chants Committee. CLINTON CHRISTMAS STORE HOURS FRIDAY DEC. 13 9 A.M. TO.9 P.M. MONDAY DEC. 23 9 A.M. TO 9 P.M. SATURDAY DEC. 14 9 A.M. TO 6 P.M. TUESDAY DEC 24 9 A.M. TO 6 P.M. MONDAY DEC. 16 9 A,M.TO 9 P.M. CLOSED WED. DEC. 25 — TUESDAY DEC. 17 9 A.M. TO 9 P.M. CHRISTMAS DAY • WEDNESDAY DEC, 18 9 A.M. TO 9 P.M. CLOSED THURS. DEC. 26 — THURSDAY DEC 19 9 A.M. TO 9 P.M. BOXING DAY FRIDAY DEC 20 9 A.M. TO 9 P.M. FRIDAY DEC. 27 - 9 A.M. TO 9 P.M. SATURDAY DEC 21 9 A.M. TO 6 P.M. SATURDAY DEC. 28 9 A.M. TO 6 P.M. THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 11, 1974. PG, 11. Increase in road budget seems certain BY SHIRLEY J. KELLER Residents of Huron County can look forward to an increase in the 1975 road budget if present indications are correct, and chairman of the Huron County Road Committee Joe Dietrich has warned there could consequently be an increase in the mill rate for road purposes in Huron in the new year. "We haven't increased the county monetary share of our budget for four years while most of our costs have i►)ci eased by 60 percent and more," Dietrich reported to council. "If we are to mount any meaningful construc- tion program we must have more money.'' "We feel sure that some councillors will be disappointed that some particular project is not scheduled as early as they would like or for that matter isn't listed at all," the chairman went on to O.P.P. investigate accidents During the week December 2 to December 8, the following in- vestigations were carried out by officers at Wingham detachment; Nine investigations with nine persons charged under the Liquor Control Act; Thirty-three charges laid and twenty warnings issued under the Highway Traffic Act; Twenty investigations with one charged laid under the Criminal Code. On Tuesday, December 3, Michael P. Eisenhofer of Wing - ham was involved in a single car accident on Helena Street, north of Macintosh Street, Turnberry Township. There were no injuries and damages were estimated at $300. On Thursday, December 5, James A. Brown of R.R. 2, Blyth was involved in a single car accident on Highway 4, north of the Junction of Huron Road 20. No one was injured, and damages were estimated at $1000. On Friday, December 6, Donald C. Burley of R.R. 4, Wingham and Norman D. Cook of Belgraye were involved in a collision on Highway 4, south of the Maitland River Bridge, East Wawanosh Township. No one was injured, and damages were estimated at $1500. On Saturday, December 7, Ronald McIntosh of Brucefield and David Thompson of RR 1, Wingham were involved in a collision on Highway 4, south of the junction of Huron Road 20. There were no injuries, and damages were estimated at $700, Christopher BKigham of Sarnia was involved in a single car accident on Highway 4, north of the Junction of Huron RoaJ 25. He was not injured, and damages were estimated' at $375. Beatrice J. Leishman of RR 5, Brussels was involved in a single car accident on Sideroad 15-16, Concession 5-6, Morris Township when the car she was driving went into the west ditch, down an embankment and struck a log. There were no injuries, and damages were estimated at $850. On Sunday, December 8, Betty M, Bell of RR 1, Wroxeter was involved in a single car accident on Huron County Road 7, west of Sideroad 15-16 when she went off the roadway into the south ditch, There were no injuries and damages were estimated at $150. Eva M. Ferguson of RR 1, Clifford was injured as a result of _a single car ; ccident on County Road 7, west if Sideroad 15-16 when the car she was driving went off the north side of the road, struck a tree and rolled over on its roof, Damages to the vehicle were estimated at $1700. report, "We can only say that if sufficient funds were available we could rebuild every gravel county road in the county in the next five years, But since the provincial share is fixed at contributing about 60 percent of the cost toward nine percent of our road construction deficiencies each year, the county would have to raised the balance at the local level," "in other words, many projects would be completed without a provincial contribution and would require us to raise an additional 12 million dollars over the next five years or 2.4 million per year," the chairman said, "This is more than three times the amount we levy now and would increase our road levy to 43,3 mills from the present 10 mills - obviously not practical or possible." Long range plans for road construction and resurfacing were presented to council as well as a forecast of bridge construction. All were approved by members. Top priority for road construc- tion was County Road 19 between Ethel and Highway 86 for a distance of six miles ($360,000 estimated cost); County Road 30 between Lakelet and Clifford for a distance of 5.6 miles (300,000); and County Road 1 between Benmillcr and Carlow for a distance of 3.5 miles ($275,000), The first three items on a long resurfacing list are County Road 25 between Highway 21 and Carlow (3 miles - $88,000); County Road 5 from Mount Carmel westerly (5 miles • 1/2 of $120,000 as it is a boundary road); and County Road 1 from Carlow to Lucknow (14.5 miles - $360,000). In other business, council approved a recommendation from the Committee of the Manage- ment of Huronview to have Exeter Pharmacy Ltd., Exeter, supply all drugs for Huronview Home for the Aged; learned that 306 persons are now either McInnes celebrate 25th anniversary On Saturday evening relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dan McInnes of Blyth for a dinner and social evening in honour of their 25th wedding anniversary. The evening was spent in games, visiting and in viewing pictures of various countries shown by Mr. and Mrs. John Schaefer of Goderich, An address was read by Mrs. Stewart Ament after which lovely gifts were presented. Mr. and Mrs. McInnes were married at Priceville on December 27, 1949. They farmed for 23 years near Holyrood before moving to Blyth. They have a family of two sons and one daughter; Robert of Stratford, Dale and Nancy at home. residing or registered at Huron - view where the capacity is 310 (27 more applications have been approved for persons who are waiting for admittance to the hone); approved a Social Services Committee report which provides an increase from $7.25 to $8 per day for Victorian Order Nurses and rates of $3 per hour for in -town visits and $3.40 per hour for out-of-town (over five miles return) visits made by Certified Visiting Homemakers. FICllT LUNG CRIPPLERS Emphysema Asthma Tuberculosis Chronic Bronchitis Air Pollution There is more art,theatre and music in our province than in many nations. This is what Ontario is doing to help you get involved in it. An artist residing in your community working with senior citizens and children. A beautiful low cost print by an award- winning Ontario artist in your living room. Impossible dreams? Not at all. Through the Ontario Arts Council, all these dreams could come true, no matter where you live in the province. For the Ontario Arts Council's purpose is to make sure that all the people of our province share in Ontario's cultural riches. Over 500 Ontario arts attractions are ready, willing and able to visit your com- munity. They're described in a colourful Ontario Arts Council catalogue entitled "ONTOUR". And, through the Touring Arts Fund, the Ontario Arts Council can help sponsors with the fees for touring groups in visiting your community. More than 100 musical, theatrical, dance and crafts groups are available to Ontario elementary and secondary schools. The repertory is presented in the brochure "artslist". Outstanding creative artists want to visit the classrooms of the province, so that all Ontario youngsters may be exposed to the creating of painting, pottery, composing, photography, playwriting, sculpting, weav- ing, poetry, puppetry, ceramics and many other art forms. This program is described in a booklet called "Creative Artists in Schools". For free copies of the Ontario Arts Council booklets and catalogues, write to: Ontario Arts Council Suite 500 151 Bloor Street, West Toronto, Ontario M5S 1T6 Ministry of Colleges and Universities James Auld, Minister. Government of Ontario William Davis, Premier raMinNeenniiiin Mae �ie 7��Si'e3MiMie37Male3niieliinNif����� Its ightatthetglitPriCe4lere �� �J THE BASE HU DEPARTMENT STORE LARGEST'? FACTORY OUTLET MEN'S- BOYS' -LADIES'-GIRLS' and BABY'S WEAR YARD GOODS -FURNITURE- MATTRESSES -PAINT SEWING MACHINES -SMALL APPLIANCES -LAMPS by Westinghouse & Silex -Proctor •ELECTRIC KETTLES •STEAM IRONS •TOASTERS *BLENDERS •COFFEE MAKERS SAVE $$ on these popular gift items LOCATED ON HW Y .NO. 4 SOUTH OF CLINTON AT VANASTRA PRE—CHRISTMAS STORE HOURS MONDAY Via, THROUGH 1 1 A.M. — 9 P.M.SATURDAY 9 A.M. to 6 P.t_11. CLOSED SUNDAYS. FRIDAY Santa will be at our store SAT., DEC. 1 4 11:30 A.M. TO 5:30 P.M. TREATS FOR ALL THE KIDDIES (41:417 ALL AT LOW, LOW, BASE FACTORY OUTLET PRICES GIFT SUGGESTIONS SURE to PLEASE MEN'S - LADIES - BOYS & GIRLS , TIMEX WATCHES WALLETS ALARM CUFF LINK SETS CUFF LINK & LIGHTER SETS '751 s69' to '10" $797 n WE HAVE 'A LARGE VARIETY OF: TOYS GAMES & HOBBY CRAFTS FOR CHILDREN FROM TODDLERS TO 14 YEARS OF AG E 6 dutiet SINGLE & DOUBLE DECKS PLAYING CARDS FOR DAD - BY GILLETTE TRACK 11 RAZOR HIGH QUALITY FLASHLIGHTS WITH $2" BLADES ;249 Now till Christmas!!! SPECIAL NIGH TRADE-IN ALLOWANCE Now until Christmas Base Factory Outlet Is making special high trade -In allowances on your used sewing machine on the purchase of a new: •UNIVERSAL by WHITE •DOMESTIC by WHITE •BERNINA A: *MORSE OR OTHER FAMOUS BRANDS rCJ Bring your sewing machine In for a check or repairs. Our expert, Mr. Berstch, will be at our store Saturday, December 14 ,. 9 a.m.,to 5 p.m. 0)4 MEN'S DRESS SHIRTS SIZES 14-17 REQ. UP TO $18.00 LATEST IN *STYLES , *PATTERNS •COLORS BY WELL KNOWN CANADIAN MFG. (SOME WITH SLIGHT IRREGULARITIES) OUR PRICE BOY'S & GIRLS' LONG SLEEVE SHIRTS SIZES 2-20 CREW NECK & COLLAR STYLES LARGE VARIETY OF COLORS AND STYLES BY WELL-KNOWN BRAND NAME MANUFACTURER ;297 TO 5651 'ir .g 4 Milt 64 $797 WE OFFER SEWING MACHINE REPAIR SERVICE AT OUR STORE. Bring In your machine for service anytime and have It back In five 10 six days. Our rates are reasonable and all our work Is fully guaranteed for one year. LONDESBORO NEWS Bureau editor: MRS. BERT SHOBBROOK Present pageant at White Gift service A large congregation attended the Londesboro Church on Sun- day morning and took part in what was considered the best annual Christmas pageant pre- sented by the Sunday School and Junior emir. Greeting in the sanctuary were Reg. Lawson and Jack Tamblyn. The ushers were Robert Hunking, Keith Howatt, Craig Miller, Tom Pollard, Wayne Hulley and Calvin Lovett. The primary classes and their teach- ers occupied the front side seats; the Junior classes, the choir left; and the Senior Choir, the gallery. In the absence of organist, Mrs. Allen Bosman, Louise Lovett was orgu,rist and Joanne Snell was Junior Choir leader. Julie Snell, soloist sang "0 Holy night" and Anne Snell sang, "The Huron Carol" and "I would see Jesus". Rev. McDonald gave the call to worship with poem, "Most Loving God," Unison reading was the, "Christmas Canticle," The combined boys and girls Junior choir sang, "Away in a manger." The girls sang, "Westminster carol," the boys, "We Three Kings". The congregation joined in singing the familiar Christmas carols that fitted into the pageant. Rev. McDonald was narrator for the pageant with member of the Primary Department. Laurel Duizer was Mary; Bradley Lyon, Joseph; Cheryl Lyon, Lisa Duizer, Suzanne Tamblyn, Elizabeth Lawson and Karen Wright, Angels; Scott Millar, Bill Preszca- tor and Kent Howatt, the shepherds and Bill Jewitt, Bill Millson and Kevin Radford, the wise men. The kindergarten and nursery department presented their gifts before the manger scene. The flowers at the front of the church were place in loving memory of Henry Hunking by his wife and family. Next Sunday the Senior choir will be presenting a Cantata Drama, "The Boy who couldn't sing" under the direction of choir leader Mrs. Allan Shaddick. Personals Sympathy is extended to the wife and family of Mr. Henry Hunking who passed away in Clinton Hospital on Thursday evening, December 5 in his 75th year. Mrs. Mabel Watson was admitted to Clinton Hospital on Wednesday, December 4, Mrs, Allen Bosman spent Monday to Friday this past week as a patient in Clinton Hospital. Friends are glad to 'see Mr. Nelson Lear home on Monday, December 2 after spending three weeks in Clinton Hospital. Mr. Charles Vodden went to Blyth on November 30th and is spending the winter with his daughter Mr. and Mrs. Bert Daer. Mr. Jim Neilans returned home on Friday from Victory Hospital where he was a patient November 18 to December 6 and is convalescing the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Smith. SCHNEIDER'S WEEK' PORK "RIB BITS" SPARE RIBS WIENERS 10 LB. BOX 69c 69c LB. MINCED HAM. CHICKEN LOAF 99c LB. DUTCH LOAF PICKLE LOAF JELLIED HAM AND TURKEY LOAF $1.29 LB. SPECIAL CHRISTMAS HOURS WED. • DEC. 11 9-6 WED. • DEC. 18 9-6 THURS. • DEC. 19 8-9 FRI. • DEC. 30 8-9 BLYTH MEAT MARKE1' SAT. • DEC. 21 8-9 MON. - DEC. 23 8.9 TUES. • DEC. 24 8-6 w BLYTH 523-4551 4 DON SCRIMGEOUR, PROP. U.C.W. has The U.C.W, General held their Christmas meeting on Monday evening, December 2 with a pot luck supper. There were more than 50 ladies present with Burns Unit and other guest present. The Sunday School rooms were attractively decorated for Christ- mas with small tables set up with a red candle in a holder on each table, Rev, McDonald asked grace and all enjoyed the supper. After supper president Marj- orie Duizer welcomed all and was pleased to see so many attend. She read a poem, "Christmas", THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 11, 1974. PG, 13. pot luck supper Ml business anti reports are to be at the executive meeting. Gail Lear conducted two contests. Gail read, "night before Christmas" with all taking part in the actions to mix the people in their seatings. There was a contest on each doing a drawing and guessing wharit was. There were two lucky draws won by Marion Riley and Gladys Gourley. Edythe Beacom read the story, "Time of beginning Again" when Christmas Carols were sung at intervals during the reading with Ella Jewitt at the piano. This was Aimwell Unit enjoys Christmas concert On December 8 the Aimwell Unit and their families met for the annual Christmas party. About 75 persons sat down to a pot luck supper. Following the meal a concert was enjoyed with the following taking part: John Lawson, recit- ing Christmas Blackmail; Darlene Hulley, solo, Jesus loves me; Laurel and Marjorie Duizer, piano duets; Laurel, Lisa and Stephen Duizer, Frosty the Snowman; Elizabeth Lawson, Recitation "My Gift"; Debbie and Shelley Westerhout, duct "Trailer for sale"; Bob Hunking, piano solo; Brian and Chrystal Jewitt, duet "Away in a manger"; John Cartwright, re- citation, Merry Christmas; Dennis Fothergill, reading Christ- mas Prayer; Lear Family, Christ- mas Music. Relay races and games were played by all. Harry Lear led in a carol sing -song. Santa visited and distributed candy bags to the children. Marjorie Duizer thanked Mary Peel and her committee for the evening's entertainment and Mary for her leadership in the past two years. Card party held The W.I. card party was held on Friday night with seven tables in play. Winners were: ladies high, Mrs. Pere Gibbings; lone hands, Mrs. Les. Reid; low, Mrs. Jim McEwing; men's high, Jim McEwing; lone hands, Pere Gibbings; low, Ralph Davidson. The next one will be after the New year. Watch for further notice, followed by a Christmas message by Rev. McDona'd, "What does Christmas mean to you?" He read verse, "Once , was blind bur now I can see" followed by the benediction. Marjorie thanked all who had helped. Mrs. George Smith thanked on behalf of Burns ladies' for the evening. There was a white elephant sale held with a large number of articles donated. Londesboro personal news Mr. and Mrs. Jim Gardiner, Kirkton visited on Saturday with the former's sister, Mrs. Ena Howatt. Mr. and Mrs. Orval Hooper, Alsia Craig and Mr, and Mrs. Frank Hooper and Rosemary, Willowdale visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Pipe. Mr. and Mrs. Rollie Williams of Exeter spent the weekend with their daughter, Mrs. Vic Stack- house, while Mr. Vic Stackhouse, Lori and Pat were in Ottawa where Pat attends dancing classes. Visitors on Wednesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Shob- brook were her brother Mr. and Mrs. Fred Vodden. An Exciting Christmas morning... With gifts from Gore's WE HAVE GIFTS FOR EVERYONE ON YOUR LIST Here are just a few examples: ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES TRICYCLES GAMES SLEIGHS OVEN WARE Gore's Blyth CORNING WARE ELECTRIC BLANKETS BAROMETER CLOCKS Home Hardware 523-9273 • PG. 14. THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 11, 1974. WALTON NEWS I Ur' MI:ti Al IAN Nit CAI I Walton and area personals Mr, and Mrs. Nelson Reid, Walton, and Mr, and Mrs. Alvin Stintore, Stratford, were recent visitors at the home cf Mr, and Mrs, Jim Scott Sr., of Blyth. Mr. and Mrs, Ken McDonald; Mr, and Mrs, Jim Knight and Mr, and Mrs, Ross Knight spent last week holidaying in Nassau. Miss Gail Traviss of Sarnia spent the weekend at the home of her parents, Mr, and Mrs, Herb Traviss. Mr, Ken Moffett of Stratford also visited at the same home. Mr. and Mrs, Tom Stevenson attended the Vincent Christmas Party on Saturday evening at the Seaforth Arena, Congratulations to Mr, and United Church Women bring The United Church Women met for their Christmas meeting in Duff's church basement on Wednesday evening, December 4 with 20 ladies present. Mrs. J. Burch, in charge of the McKillop Unit, gave the Call to Worship and read a poem, "Christ's Gifts of Christmas" followed by prayer. Mrs. Martin Baan was pianist for the singing of the Christmas Carol, "Silent Night". Mrs. C. McCutcheon read a scripture from Isaiah. Mrs, M. Hackwell led in prayer followed by Mrs. Don Dennis reading a scripture from the chapter Luke 2, Mrs. J. Burch read the meditation on, "Am I ready for Christmas." Mrs. L. Walker gave us a very interesting topic on "The Gift of Christmas", bringing us back to the simple Christmas of our Grandmother's Day, it goes with giving and endurence as things weren't so plentiful, but was a much happier fulfilment. The offering was received by Mrs. H. Traviss and dedicated by Mrs. Burch. "Joy to the World" was sung. Mrs. Burch thanked every one who took part with the meeting then closed the devotions with prayer. Mrs. W. Bewley conducted the business opening with a "Christ- mas Thought". The minutes were adopted as read by the recording secretary, Mrs. Herb Traviss. All were in favour of the donations recommended by the executive to the War Memorial Hospital, London; Children's Aid, Goderich and the Milton Society for the Blind, It was decided that it would be a joint meeting of all units at the September meeting in 1975, First meeting of the New Year, January 8, will be in the charge of the 17th and Boundary Unit. Mrs. Bewley mentioned the, 50th Anniversary of Church Union in 1975; special plans are being made by the Worship committee throughout the year. Mrs. Reid reported there were no church calendars available this year. Mrs, H. Traviss gave the treasurer's report in the absences of Mrs. K. McDonald, Mrs. Cliff Ritchie of the nominating committee brought in the slate officers for the coming year: Past President, Mrs, Walter Bewley; President, Mrs, Neil McGavin; First Vice•President, vacant; Second Vice•President, Z\) COME IN AND LET US HELP YOU SELECT YOUR XMAS GIFTS for Men, Women & Children. See our Snowmobile Suits for every one in your family. Our price is the same as last year. ._.- Men's and Women's $39.95 Children's 8-18$18.95-19.95 GIVE A GIFT CERTIFICATE R.W. MADILL'S 1 SHOES, MEN'S & BOYS' WEAR /0"1"7111111 The store with the good manners Mrs. Don Nolan on the arrival of their twin sons in Wingham Hospital last Friday. Word has been received that Mr. and Mrs, Jim Duncan (nee Helen Searle) of Russell, Manitoba were blessed with a son on Saturday, Decembc,' 7, 1974. 'l'hc Sunday School Christmas Concert is coming up this Sunday evening at 8 p.m. Everyone is looking forward to a visit from Santa at the close of the program. N.I. entertains at Huronview Walton Women's Institute members took part in the December Birthday part at Huronview last Wednesday after- noon. Mrs. Neil McGavin was M.C. for the program which included musical numbers by: Mrs. Bill Humphries at the piano; Mrs. Harold McCallum, mouth -organ, and Mrs, Emerson Mitchell, violin and reading by Mrs. Frank Kirkby. The Christmas story was told in story and song with Mrs, Harvey Craig the narrator. Mrs. Neil McGavin led in a singsong accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Herb Traviss, in new officers at meeting Mrs. Don. Achilles; Third Vice - President, Mrs, Campbell Wey; Fourth Vice -President, Mrs. Don McDonald; Recording secretary, Mrs, Herb Traviss; Correspond- ing secretary, Mrs. Allan McCall; Treasurer, Mrs. Ken McDonald; Stewardship and Recruiting, Mrs. Frank Kirkby; Christian Citizen- ship and Social Action, Mrs, C. Ritchie, Mrs, Roy Williamson, Mrs. C. McCutchcon; Community Friendship and visiting, Mrs. M. Baan, Mrs, Wm. Coults, Mrs, Doug Fraser, Mrs. Norman Schade; Finance, Mrs. Ken McDonald; Program and litera- ture, Mrs, M. Baan and four unit leaders; Supply and Welfare, Mrs. Harvey Craig and Mrs. George McCall and a representa- tive frome each unit; Mission and Service Fund, Mrs. Nelson Rcid; Membership, Mrs. Herb Traviss and four unit leaders. Social Functions, Mrs. Nelson Marks, Mrs, John Burch and representa- tive from each unit. Music, Mrs, M. Baan; Representative to Board of Stewards, Mrs. H. Craig and Mrs. N. McGavin; Press, Mrs, A. McCall; Nominations, Mrs. K. McDonald, Mrs. Don Achilles, Mrs. Ross Bennett and Mrs, N. McGavin; Auditor, Mrs. Mac Sholdice and Mrs. Gracmc Craig. Communion, Mrs. Gordon Murray and Mrs, Ralph Traviss; Representative to Manse Com- mittee, Mrs. Ernie Stevens and Mrs. Murray Dennis. Mrs. Bewley thanked everyone for their help during her three years as President, Mrs, H. Craig spoke on behalf of all the ladies thanking Jean for all her work and time given to the organization. Mrs. Am McCall read thank you cards from Mrs. W. J. Leeming NIUS- IISIT SINTI IH BLYTH DEC. 14 AT BLYTH MEMORIAL HALL FREE FILM AT 2 P.M. and Mrs. Murray Dennis for the books they had received while in the hospital, Reports from each unit leader are to be given at the January meeting. The meeting closed with the Benediction and social half hour was enjoyed while the executive served tea and cookies, Women's Institute notes The Branch Directors are planning a special Christmas night for the December meeting next Wednesday at 8:15 p.m. Each member is asked to bring a lady guest, there will not be a gift exchange. • CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS WELCOME TO BLYTH Blyth has excellent shopping facilities featuring a wide range of stores for all your Christmas needs. Watch for the bargains which are advertised in The Standard. Check the individual store ads for extended store hours during Christmas Shopping Days. Wishing you a joyous Christmas and a Happy New Year. THE BLYTH BOARD OF TRADE AUBURN NEWS 1 itireatl Mont - MRS 1 1 1 \NM 1W/11)1\10( Auburn area resident dies in Clinton HENRY RUNDLE HUNKING Henry Rundle Hunking, R.R. 1, Auburn, died on December 5, 1974 in Clinton General hospital where he had been a patient only that day. He had been in failing health for the past year, Mr. Hunking was born in Hullett Township on September 8, 1900 to Rundle ancl Margaret (Rumball) Hunking and had farmed in Hullett Township all his life. On September 26, 1942 he married Marion Quinn who survives him. One son, Kenneth of 'Toronto and two daughters, Misses Bernice and Shirley ,at home, He was predeceased by his parents and three brothers, Oliver, William and Albert. Mr. Hunking was a member of Lonuesboro United Church where he had been a steward and elder for many years. For 49 years he was secretary -treasurer of Hope Chapel cemetery board. He was also a former trustee and secretary -treasurer of S.S. No. 9 Hullett. The funeral service was held on December 7 at the Arthur's Funeral Home, Auburn conduct- ed by Rev. Stanley McDonald of Londesboro United Church, assisted Rev, Willis Hunking, a cousin from Kitchener, Burial took place in Hope Chapel cemetery, Hullett Township. Pallbearers were Lorne, Joseph, Ted, and Ray Hunking, Clarence Baillie and David Nesbitt, all nephews. Flowerbear- ers were Harold Longman and Lloyd McClinchey. Friends and relatives were present from Windosr, St, Thomas, Milverton, Shelbournc, London, Kitchener and Toronto. Personals The sympathy of this com- munity is extended to Mrs, Stewart Plunkett of 9oderich on the death of her husband last weekend, Mr, and Mrs, Alfred Weston of Toronto spent a few days last week with her parents Mr, and Mrs. Alfred Rollinson and brother Mr. Murray Rollinson. Mr. and Mrs, John Dacr left last Wednesday for California where they will visit their daughter, Mrs, Robert Seiler, Mr. Seiler and family. Mrs. Elva Straughan spent last weekend in Wingham with her daughter, Mrs, Thomas Jardin and Mr. Jardin. Plans arc made for the annual Carol service sponsored by the Bible Society will be held Tuesday, December 17, at 8 p.m. in St. Mark's Anglican Church, Rev. Fred Carson, the rector of St. Mark's will be in charge, Everyone is invited to attend this annual event. Mr, ancl Mrs, Kenneth Hag- gitt, Greg and Richard of St. Cathcrines spent a few days last week with his parents Mr, and Mrs, Thomas Haggitt, Mr. Stephen Haggitt of Kitchener also spent the weekend with his parents. Auburn residents had word last week from Rev. and Mrs, Robert Mcally of Killishandria, Cavell County, Ireland extending Christ- mas Greetings to former parish- ioners here. They enjoy getting local papers and reading about Auburn residents and doings. Recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Cartwright and family were Mr. and Mrs, Bob -Williams of Mississauga, Mr. William Rucgcr and Carol of RR 2, Clinton, Mrs. John Vincent dies in 91st year MRS. JOHN VINCENT Mrs, John Vincent passed away at Huronview on Monday, December 2, 1974 in her 91st year, She was formerly Edith Ros- mand Stewart, born December 20, 1893, the eldest daughter of the late William Stewart and Selena Trewin of Hullett Town- ship. She worked for many years in Blyth and Clinton and in 1942 she married John Vincent of East Wawanosh Township and the couple took up residence in Goderich. Her husband passed away in 1959, and she was also predeceased by two sisters, Mrs. Mae Adams, Mrs. Laura Toll and one brother, Charles Stewart. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the J.K. Arthur funeral, Auburn on December 4 with Rev. Garnet Potter officiat- ing. Interment took place in Blyth Union cemetery. Pallbearers were Norman Vincent, Clare Vincent, Clifford Adams, Lloyd Stewart, Stewart Toll and Kenneth McDougall. The flowerbearers were Murray Adams and Harvey Stewart. Auburn and area personals Mr, and Mrs. George Rucgcr, Danny, Tcry and Wendy of London, Mr. Peter Hollinger of Wingham were guests on the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Cartwright, David, Derrick and Lorie, The Auburn Community Memorial Hall board held its meeting last week and made plans for their New Years eve party. Tickets are available from any member of the Hall Board. New aluminum storm windows have been installed and the new clock donated by Mr, and Mrs. Oliver Anderson and family in memory of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Lawson has been installed. The lectern presented a few months ago was also a gift from the Anderson family, GIFTS THAT MAKE LIFE A LITTLE EASIER Give a new washer or dryer from General Electric or Simplicity. It's a gift she'll appreciate all year IQng for years. Sparling's Hardware Blyth, Ont. 523-4246 THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 11, 1974. PG, 15. ROBERT CLOTHIER Not every villain on television has a kind side. But Relic, of CBC television's Beachcombers series, seen each Sunday at 7 p.m., definitely has one, even though he doesn't know what to do with it most of the time. Relic, played by veteran Vancouver actor Robert Clothier, lives in an old, broken-down houseboat in Gibsons, B,C,, where he does his own cooking and washing, the latter not very often. Stewart's a Red U White Food Mkt. BLYTH, ONT, PHONE 9451 WE DELIVER STORE DRAW SIGN SALES SLIP AND DROP IN BOX. DRAW WILL BE MADE DECEMBER 31st. IN GOOD SUPPLY CHRISTMAS CANDY, NUTS, CANDY CANES, BOXED CHOCOLATES, ORANGES, GRAPES, TANGERINES, JAP ORANGES, APPLES AND FRESH VEGETABLES. KIST GINGERALE, PEPSI, ORANGE, LIME, SQUIRT DRINKS LARGE BOTTLES 3 FOR WHITE SWAM BATHROOM TISSUE 4 ROLLS SPY, MAC AND DELICIOUS 89c' 99c APPLES 5 LB. BAG 79c WESTON FRESH BUTTERMILK OR SANDWICH BREAD 3 LOAVES $1.00 IN TINS SOFT DRINKS 24 TINS TO CASE $3.29 ALL NEW STOCK NO. 1 GRADE MIXED NUTS 2 LB. BAG $1.15 WALLACE TURKEY PIES 3 IN A PKG. ONLY ' 69c PARAMOUNT RED SOCKEYE SALMON TIN $1.09 79c KISMET SOFT MARGARINE 1 LB. TUB , WESTON CHRISTMAS CAKES AND COOKIES GOLDEN RIPE BANANAS TANGERINES 2 LBS. 29c DOZ. 59c RED & WHITE BONUS OFFERS LADY MARY WITH A ' $5,00 ORDER BLANKETS ASSORTED COLOURS ONLY $5.59 FOUR POSTER WITH A $2.00 ORDER PILLOW CASES 1 PAIR ONLY $1.49 FOUR POSTER DOUBLE BED SIZE BED SHEETS WITH A $5.00 ORDER $4.99 PG, 16. THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 11, 1974, BELGRAVE MEWS Bureau editor: Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse Junior Auxiliary presents social On Saturday evening Dec. 7, the Junior Auxiliary girls held their Christmas Social in the Belgrave community centre. The hall was decorated with a Christmas tree laden with gifts. The pfogramme opened with recitations of welcome by Ruth Higgins, Heather Shiell, Kather- ine Procter and Sara Lougheed. A welcome song was sung by all the girls. Recitations were also given by Ann Procter, Joan Higgins, Cathy Shiell, Lisa Thompson, Julie Gnay, Sheila Andeison, Kelly Lougheed and Audrey Scott. Christmas was sung by all the girls. Duets were sung by Sheila Anaerson and Kelly Lougheed, Patti Edwards and Audrey Scott, Ju!ie Gnay and Cathy Shiell. Piano Solo's were given by Joan Higgins, Sheila Anderson and Kelly Loughecd. Piano ducts by Lisa Thompson and Cathy Shiell. The Twelve Days of Christmas was sung by 12 girls. A number was given by Lisa Thompson with her baton, A Nativity Scene was perform- ed by all the girls. The program ended with carol singing and Santa Claus arrived on schedule to the great delight of the smaller children and distributed gifts and ' bags of candy. Lunch was served by the girls. On Saturday evening Dec. 14 the girls will present their program for the residents at the Brookhave nursing home at Wingham, Ontario. Belgrave personals Lorne and Stewart Jamieson received word last Saturday morning of the sudden passing of their brother-in-law John Tillie of Thamesford in the Victoria Hospital, London. Mrs. fillies is the former Dorothy Jamieson. Little Corie Lynn White of Kitchener spent a few days last week with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Jamieson. Mr. and Mrs. Gibson Arm- strong visited on Sunday with her father Herson Irwin and her mother, Mrs. Irwin who is a patient in Wingham and District Hospital also with his mother Mrs. Mary Armstrong a patient in Wingham and District Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. James Irwin visited on Saturday with her father Herson Irwin and his mother Mrs. Irwin in the Wingham and District Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. George M. Johnston of London spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grasby and Mrs. Laura Johnston. • Mr, and Mrs. Clarence Hanna attended the christening of their, infant granddaughter Jennifer Anne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Way ie Minick of Kitchener on Sunday in Mannhium Lutheran church. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Armstrong are the proud great grandparents of Michael and Mark infant twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. Don Nolan of Walton. Born in the Wingham and District Hospital, Friday, December 6. 7 tables at euchre Seven table& of euchre were played in the Belgrave Communi- ty Centre last Wednesday evening. Winners as follows: high lady, Mrs. Clarence Hanna; low lady, Mrs, Edgar Wightmani high. man, Clarence Hanna; low man, Charles Nicholson. Used Car Savings ,i 1973 Plymouth, 4 door, power steering, power brakes and radio o 2-1973 Chrysler, 4 door sedan 4 1972 Plymouth, 2 door, hardtop, it power equipped with radio 1971 Comet, 2 door, 8 automatic and radio 1970.Volkswagon wagon, automatic 1970 Hornet, 4 door, 6 automatic I I CRAWORB MOTORS CHRYSLER - DODGE • PLYMOUTH WINGHAM ONTARIO 357-3862 Evening Unit holds Christmas meeting The regular meeting of the Evening Unit was held December 3, at the home of Mrs. William Coultes with 17 present, Mrs. Laura Johnston opened the meeting with a poem "The Most Priceless Gift of Christmas," followed by hymn, "Good Christian Men Rejoice", Mrs. Laura Johnston conducted the business. Minutes were read and adopted. It was decided that we continue the birthday parties. Officers for the coming year were then elected: Leader, Mrs. Murray Lougheed; Assistant leader, Mrs. Robert Taylor; Secretary, Mrs. Bert Johnston; Assistant Secretary, Mrs. Laura Johnston; Treasurer, Mrs. Kenneth Wheeler; Program Con- venor, Mrs. William Coultes; Social committee, Mrs. Murray Vincent, Mrs. James Coultes; Community Friendship, Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse; Group leaders, Miss Annie Cook, Mrs. Ross Higgins, Mrs. Jack Higgins. The collection was received and dedicated by Mrs. Johnston. The Coultes sisters then favoured the group with two songs "Grand- father's Clock" and "Away in a Manger" accompanied by Mrs. William Coultes on the piano. Mrs. Ross Higgins and Mrs, George Johnston were in charge of the Combined Christmas Worship and Program service, the theme being "It is His Day." The singing of Christmas carols was followed by the call to worship given by Mrs. Ross Higgins. "0 Come All Ye Faithful" was sung and all joined in the responsive reading. Prayer was given by Mrs. George Johnston with scripture passage Luke 2: 8-20 read by Mrs, Ross Higgins. The singing of "0 Little Town of Bethlehem" was followed by meditation given by Mrs. George Johnston, Christmas sotries were read by Mrs. Ross Anderson, Mrs. Cliff Logan, Mrs, James Coultes and Mrs. Jack Higgins. A poem, "Christmas Joy" was read by Mrs, Laura Johnston. The singing of "Joy to the World" was followed by the closing prayer by Mrs. Ross Higgins brought the Christmas meeting to a close. Women's Missionary Society holds meeting The December meeting of the W.M.S. was held in the Presby- terian Church on December 3, Mrs. Garner Nicholson presid- ed and opened the meeting with a call to worship. The hymn "As with Gladness Men of Old" was sung. The Scripture was read by Mrs, J. C. McBurney. Meditation was on "The First Day of Christmas" which was read by Mrs. Victor Youngblut. A prayer was given by Mrs. Stuart Cloakey. Sick and shut-in calls were recorded. The secretary report was given by Mrs. J. C. McBurney and the treasurer's report by Mrs. Victor Youngblut. The roll call was answered with a Christmas verse. Everyone contributed by reading a Christ- mas story or poem. Hymn "While Shepherd's Watch their Flocks by Night", was sung. Mrs. Garner Nicholson closed the meeting with a prayer, would like to thank all the electors of East Wawanosh who supported me at the polls December 2. Seasons Greetings to all. Roy V. Pattison MUfg14150MMUff04(4WIWOM STOP SHOP & SAVE NOW MAITRE D INSTANT COFFEE ioOZ. JAR $1.99 BICK'S SWEET MIXED PICKLES 32 OZ. 89c E.D. SMITH 28 OZ. GARDEN COCKTAIL 43c CLUB HOUSE RED MARASCHINO CHERRIES 12 0Z. 99c DEC MONTE FRUIT COCKTAIL 28 0Z. 69c CRUSHED OR TIDBIT PINEAPPLE 19 0Z. 2 FOR 99c_ E.D. SMITH PUMPKIN PIE FILLER 19 0Z. 2 FOR $1.00 2-4 OZ. PKG. DREAM WHIP $1.09 JELLO JELLY POWDERS 3 FOR 69c KRAFT 2 LB. BOX VELVEETA CHEESE $2.09 KRAFT 1 LB. PKG. CHEESE SLICES $1.09 TENDERFLAKE PURE LARD 1 LB. PKG. 59c BLUE BONNET MARGARINE 3 LB. PKG. $1.99 RODGERS [SUGAR SUBSTITUTE] 5 LB. TIN MIXED NUTS 1 LB. PKG. 79c GOLDEN SYRUP $1.79 CANADA FIRST GRADE BUTTER 1 LB. PRINT 89c SCHNEIDERS BULK MINCEMEAT PER LB, 79c SCHNEIDERS SKILLET STRIPS 1 LB. PKG. 99c SCHNEIDERS SLICED MINCED HAM, MAC & CHEESE, OR CHICKEN LOAF PER LB. 99c BOWL CLEANER 24 0Z, 69c WE WILL BE OPEN WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, ALSO UNTIL 9:00 EVENINGS OF December 19, 20, 21, 23rd AND CLOSE AT 6:00 ON DECEMBER 24th. TURKEY CAN BE SLICED IN TWO IF DESIRED, ORDER NOW, FREE STORAGE GRADE A TURKEY 13-14 LB. PER LB. 79c GRADE A TURKEY 18-26 LB. PER LB. 73c RED TABLE GRAPES 3 LBS. FOR 99c SUNKIST 113's PER DOZ. NAVEL ORANGES 79c VINE RIPENED TOMATOES PER LB. 39c BLYTH BRAND WAXED TURNIPS PER LB. 7c IN THE SHELL PEANUTS 1 LB. PKG. 59c BEAVER IN SHELL WE HAVE A LIMITED SUPPLY OF XMAS CANDY 2.40 OZ. BOTTLES COCA-COLA PLUS DEPOSITS 89c 3.26 OZ. BOTTLES COCA-COLA PLUS DEPOSITS 89c WHITE SWAN 2 ROLL PACK BATHROOM TISUUE 43c LYSOL DISINFECTANT SPRAY 14 0Z. $1.39 LYSOL LIQUID TOILET STOP - SHOP & SAVE SNELL'S GROCERY FOR MORE BARGAINS THAN YOU BARGAINED FOR It's election time again BY BILL SMILEY ABOUT tthis time of year, every year, all sorts of queer things come creeping out of the woodwork and the underbrush and proceed to create a.storm in a saucer. I'm referring to municipal elections. It begins back in October, when the local paper starts writing trenchant editorials urging people to offer themselves for public office. This is somewhat like urging people to offer themselves as volunteer guinea pigs to see whether or not the guillotine is working. But any weekly editor worth his salt will be able to demand the paradox of "new blood" and "solid experience" on the town council or whatever. These editorials have almost no effect whatever, except to fan the tiny ember in the occasional guy or "al who has a secret ambition to be called "Councillor" or "Alderperson," or even "Your Worship," and to be on the "inside," helping "shape the future of our community." Then the papers, in a creditable effort to drum up some interest, begin to interview the incumbent members of town council, public utilities commission, board of education, and dog catcher, find out who is going to stand again for office. This probing also has meagre results, at first, Most of those asked reply that they haven't yet made up their minds, or that it's time for someone else to take on their exhausting work load, or that they have found the work very rewarding, but... Behind this smokescreen of generalities, the potential candidate, in many cases, really means, "I'll see how the wind blows"; or, "Yeah, I'll stand again, if I'm assured a seat by acclamation"; or, "Wait till I see how tough my opposition is." This is not so in all cases, to be fair. Some small-town politicians have a rare combination of honesty and pugnacity, love a fight, and come out swinging at the bell. These are often elected by acclamation, because they scare off potentially excellent candidates who don't want to become involved in a verbal donnybrook. But behind all the smoke of municipal elections, there is, in most cases, very little fire. Occasionally, there is a stand-up slugging match in which person- alities, mud, and other such items are slung about with reckless abandon, while the public looks on with glee. As a rule, however, the people elected are chosen for public office not because they are honest, fearless crusaders for the taxpayer, but because they are not quite as bad as the alternatives who are running for the job. Many a man, or woman, has been elected because nobody else wanted the dirty job. And many a strong and capable candidate has been defeated for these very qualities. He has trod on too many toes in an effort to get some action, More and more women are running for various municipal offices, which is a very good thing indeed. Women can be quite ruthless when it comes to getting things done, and arc much less apt to sit around and bicker or gossip, when on a committee, than are men. Then there is a certain loathsome type who wants to be elected so that he or she can go to meetings. They usually have a rotten home life. They love meetings. They adore points of order, addenda, and amendments to- the motion. They make a brave show of voting against all motions except their own, which are usually to silly, they are almost never passed. Then there are the strong, silent types. They arc often elected because their strength and silence arc regarded as depth and wisdom, when they are really just stupidity. These people say, at meetings, "Well, I'm not sure as I understand all the ins -and - outs of this here thing, but I'll go along with the majority," Even some young people - 18 and 19 -year-olds - are getting into the act. I'm not too happy about this. From what I've seen of this age group, including my own kids, I clon't particularly want therm to have anything to do with spending my money. And of course there are a few people, very few, who are interested in a supplement to their income. It's surprising how much a town councillor drags down in these inflationary times. That's why I got into the business. Oh, yes, I was on council for two years. Unopposed, Acclamation, With two mort- gages and two kids, that $75 a year pay as councillor looked mighty good. Each year, I had a moment of terror when the committees were being struck. I was in a panic in case they put me on the Public Works Committee, I didn't know pot -hole from a catch -basin. After two years, I resigned owning to a conflict of interest. 1 was interested in being a good councillor. My wife was interest- ed in having me home at least one evening a week. As in most of our conflicts, she won. In closing, I salute all the people I haven't mentioned in this column: the dedicated, hard- working, self-sacrficing people who were elected to office and have to put up for the next year with the whining and grumbling of the rest of us, Hang in there. We need you. THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 11, 1974. PG. 17. LET US MAKE TOUR OLD FURNITURE BE1TER THAN NEW! III 11 IIIIIII.iII IIIP11 1 1 1 v :For a tree estimate and a look at oar newest samples of materials -CALL CLARK UPHOLSTERY "Put Your Upholstering Ph. $234272 R. Cook, Prop, Heeds In Our Hands" Blyth, Ont. .WE HAVE A FREE PICK.UP AND DELIVERY SERVICE To the electors of Hullett I wish to thank those people who voted for me on December 2. I will serve you to the best of my ability. Sincerely yours, Tom the Plumber MAPLE LEAF SOCKEYE Saimon 7% OZ. TIN 99c Luncheon Meats MAXWELL HOUSE MAPLE LEAF Coffee 10 OZ. JAR $2.33 Wieners YORK SMOOTH Peanut Butter 2 LB. JAR SCHNEIDER'S ROSE SWEET 6 OZ. PKG. 1 LB, PKG. MAPLE LEAF ASSORTED $1.29' Luncheon Meat WESTON'S Mixed Pickles 240Z.JAR 63c Chelsea Buns AYLMER FANCY WITTICH'S BROWN & SERVE Tomato Juice 48 OZ. TIN 49c Bread AYLMER TOMATO OR VEGETABLE Soup BRIGHT'S Apple Juice CLOVERLEAF .MANDARIN Oranges BEEHIVE 3.10 OZ. TINS 48 OZ. TIN 3-10 OZ. TINS LEWI\ 41c 85c 1 LB. PKG. $1.09 10c OFF PKG. 10c OFF 55c Mincemeat Tarts BLYTH BRAND 55c Turnips NO. 1 COOKING $1.00 Onions Corn Syrup 2 LB. TIN 65c FIVE ROSES Flour [2 LB. EXTRA] 22 LB. BAG $3. 1 7 LUCKY WHIP 4 OZ. PKG. Dessert Topping 59c KELLOGG'S CHOCOLATE OR MAPLE Fudge Mix 10 OZ. PKG. 85c CINDY LIQUID Detergent 32 OZ. BOTTLE 55c SCHNEIDER'S Shortening 2.1LB. PKGS. $1.39 SCHNEIDER'S 1 LB. PKG. Breakfast Sausage 95c, 59c 52c PKG. 69c 8c, 23c1 LB. 2 LB. Orders taken for Turkeys Xmas Store Hours OPEN WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11 & 18 OPEN NIGHTS DECEMBER 19, 20, 21, & 23 DECEMBER 21st Draw 1st DRAW PRIZE 50 LB. SUGAR 2nd DRAW PRIZE $10.00 BASKET GROCERIES 3rd DRAW PRIZE 3 LB. FRUIT CAKE TICKETS AVAILABLE AT STORE. ONE FOR EVERY $1.00 PURCHASE C SUPEIIOR FOOD MARIET Phone 523-4421 We Deliver PG. 18. THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 11, 1974. MAN ALIVE The warmth and humanity of his interviews are often noted. He is Roy Bonisteel, the host of CBC -TV's Man Alive, North Amer- ica's only prime time network religious series and one that is consistently lively in its probe of ethical and religious questions. The Man Alive series is seen Mondays at 10:30 p.m. and Roy Bonisteel has been the host since the series inception eight seasons ago. COMING EVENTS NEW BINGO, CLINTON LEGION HALL, 8:30 p.m. December 12. Admission, $1.00 each. Three Share -the -Wealth games. One jackpot for $180 in 57 calls or less or guaranteed $25 consolation. One call and $10 added weekly if not won, tfn CASH BINGO, SEAFORTH LEGION HALL, Friday, Dec. 13, 1974 at 8:15 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 2Sc each or 7 for $1.00. (Children under 16 not permitted). Pro- ceeds for Welfare Work. Sponsor- ed by Branch 156, Seaforth Royal Canadian Legion. tfn ' THE BLYTH DISTRICT CON - servation Club will be holding , their annual Christmas Party at the Club House on Monday, Dec. 16, 1974 at 8 o'clock. The beef draw will take place along with draws for turkeys and hams, Turkey for door prize. Euchre party and games. Free lunch. Silver collection. Everybody - welcome. 48-2 I CARD PARTY IN MEMORIAL Hall, Friday, December 13th 8 p.m. Sponsored by L.O.L. 963 Blyth at which time a draw will be made on tickets for the pork draw. Silver Collection. 49-1 Blyth Lions Bingo SATURDAY NIGHT 8:30 p.m Blyth Memorial Hall JACKPOT $150 IN 60 CALLS SHARE•THE•WEALTH AND REGULAR GAMES' "New Year Dance" SPONSORED BY BLYTH LEGION Blyth Memorial Hall Tuesday, Dec. 31 DANCING 9 TO 1 A.M. TIFFINS ORCHESTRA ADMISSION $6.00 PER COUPLE TICKETS ON SALE FROM WM. RIEHL ONLY 75 TICKETS SOLD • RESTRICTED TO 18 YRS. & OVER Prize winners in lottery The first prize winner cif a 1975 Oldsmobile. Cutless in the Vanastra Swimming Pool Roof Lottery is Harvy Ashton of Clinton. Mr. Ashton's ticket was drawn by William Elston Warden of Huron County at the Lottery Windup Dance, Other prize winners were: Rowcliffe Motors Ltd. Seaforth $100,00 drawn by M. P. Robert McKinley, Elf Ross Staffa $100,00 drawn by Jack Riddcl M.P., Don Kay, Clinton $100,00 drawn by Elgin Thomp- son, Reeve of Tuckersmith, and G, Bryan Toronto $100.00 drawn by Mrs. Nellie Gonie President Vanastra Community Associa- Westfield BY MRS. CHAS. SMITH Miss Mary Snell of Kitchener visited on the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Snell. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Fidom and family were Walkerton visitors on Sunday. Mr, and Mrs, Brian McKee of Wingham visited on Friday evening with Mrs. Audrey Biggcrstaff and Bill. Miss Sharon Cook of London visited on the weekend with her tion, This lottery under the sponsor- ship of the Vanastra Parks Recreation and Community Centre Board was planned to raise the necessary funds to build this new indoor pool complex, It was the hope of the committee that at the conclusion of the lottery adequate funds would be available to allow an immediate start on this project. This pool, the first in Huron County to be covered for year round swimming, will be a valuable asset in the recreational pursuits of all Huron County Residents. The complex will news parents Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Cook. Mrs. Muriel McLean visited in Toronto for several days last week. USE CIIRISE SEALS MOT'ArArAM CHRISTMAS PROGRAM BLYTH PUBLIC SCHOOL WED., DEC. 18. 8:00 P.M. EVERYONE WELCOME Silver Collection UftWitiVIXO SANTA CLAUS .comes to Blyth DECEMBER 14 Memorial Hall Free cartoon film for children 2 pm. SANTA CLAUS WILL BE ON HAND AFTER MOVIES WITH CANDY SPONSORED BY BLYTH LIONS CLUB BLYTH INN HOTEL ON HIGHWAY 4 IN BLYTH COUNTRY & WESTERN AT ITS BEST!! THIS WEEK: • FRIDAY & SATURDAY "SUNDOWN" WITH WALLY & SHORTY FINE FOOD GOOD TIMES GET YOUR TICKETS NOW FOR OUR NEW YEAR'S EVE SPECIAL NOVELTIES, HATS ETC:SUPPLIED DINNER SERVED AT 1 A.M. HAPPY NEW YEAR FOR ALL $8.00 per couple announced provide: children'. learn -to -swine courses, mom and tot swims, competitive swimming, life sav• ing and Life guard courses, as well as open fancily recreational swimming. The Huron Perth Seperatc Shoot Board and the Huron County School Board have shown interest in this facility for school class swimming, It is hoped that many surrounding Municipal Recreation Programs will also utilize this important additional year round swimming facility. The Vanastra Parks Recreation and Community Centre Board have struck a budget of $44,000, dollars to build the structure over the existing pool. Funds have been pledged to date: from The Federal Government for labour associated with construction through the Local Initiatives Program, from the Provincial Government through the Community Centres Act. The Roof Lottery successfully raised an additional 12,400. leaving a balance still to be raised of approximately $12,000, It is hoped that this money can be raised through cash donations. RICE'S SCHOOL CON. I2 HULLETT 2 '/2 MILES E. OF IUWY. 4 CARPET RUNNERS M ATS MEN'S WORK CLOTHES COVERALLS USED ARMY BOOTS MEN'S & BOYS' RUBBER BOOTS MEN'S PLAID BOMBER JACKETS MEN'S PARKAS ALSO RAWLEIGH PRODUCTS PARK GODIRICH 101N1 SOUARI PHONE 574.1811 4111 CONDITIONED WED., THUR.. FRI., SAT -DIC. 11, 12, 13, 14 ONE SHOW ONLY • SAO P.M, IT'S THE "GREATEST" ALL -COMEDY ALL -FUN PROGRAM! II'I NIIIn1I Nits ud Hort 16t . 'NI 1 SNOW eul' WAIT DISNEY pW NMKI 10.11I 111NMI 40101 IOW • WWI • WON. NM . INMI 1CCHH CCNON N.N ••.rw•N-• l 1.1IMII II 111111 111111 mum GRIM IN AN MOWS 7T NOVA[ II$ CONh1, , nMC1 MI • IMOS • DMA% 4104.034ON• . wN•••I wr w•..•r MATINEE-SATURDAY, DEC. 14 • 110 P.M. THE WORLD'S GREATEST ATHLETE PLUS SNOT EXPRESS SUN.. MON., TUES.•01C. 15, 18. 17 HOT LEAD HOT CARS HOT DAMN: ANGLE DICKINSON DIG sAD MAMA PIUS 4gN1. 0177 41. FUGITIVE KILLER WED., THUR., FRI.. SAT -DEC. 18. 19, 20, 21 It's one vie you should tee this year! � 's� Anyone. CHARLES BRONSON "MR. MAJESTYK" DMEd ArlatE -PLUS- ADULT ENTERTAINMENT 1118 BIGGBSTHwooRawaC'ID unions a- HIST8I1YI kin rikbl2,•":v'SM r�{(w�'¢�''•I''•''''•'' .......... rr: 1,.: •rai2'oE_ K61i$i. • ;yy:: . aeMe ado= ear • e Oatr.. ....•• THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 11, 1974. PG. 19. .ten:.• Classified Rates Effective June 26, 1974 WORD COUNT Charges are basal on the number of words. Sets of numerals as for serial numbers, street numbers, phone numbers or prices count as one word per set. Words joined by hyphens count as separate words. SEMI -DISPLAY 5 cents per word, minimum charge of $1.25. Box numbers to this office will be charged 50 cents per insertion. Births, marriages, engagements, deaths are free of charge. DISPLAY '$1.40 per column inch, after 10 consecutive insertions with no changes, $1.00 per column inch. 25c DISCOUNT FOR CASH PAYMENT ON OR BEFORE MONDAY NOON OF WEEK FOLLOWING FINAL INSERTION Deadline for classified ads is Tuesday noon PHONE 523.9646 For Sale 21", , BLACK AND WHITE, R.C.A Victor TV 2 years old. Good condition. Phone 523-9643. 48.2p POTATOES, ONIONS AND CAB- bage, Call Tony Martens, Credit- on 234-6488. 47.4 SEVERAL LARGE HOLSTEIN springer heifers due December and January. Bred Hereford, George C. Powell 523-4210 49 -Ip 1-1971 PUPP SNOWMOBILE - 440 Blizzard motor, twin coils and expansion chamber. Aluminum chasis, nearly new, cleated track, 2 sprockets. Extra chain and drive belt. Nitro plugs. Plus cover, Larry Lovett, RR 1, Londesboro. Phone 482-9802. 49-1, DRESSED CAPONS DUCKS, and geese till New Year's, Write or see Percy Adam, Blyth, , Ontario. 49-1p: MUSCOVY DUCKS AND heavy roosters. 523-9586. 49-3 1973 POLARIS SNOWMOBILE 20 h.p. 250 c.c. Excellent condition. Apply Bruce Barrie 523-4361. 49-2p DUCKS AND CHICKENS, LIVE or oven ready. Also beef by the quarter and Christmas trees. Phone Ralph Scott 523-9528 or 357-2568. 49-1 EM• I TOWER= BOOK YOUR AERIAL AND TOWER REQUIREMENTS NOWT.. tDON'T WAIT!!! [FREE' ESTIMATES] �s AADIOsndIV SALES &SERVICE QUIIN STREET'ILYTN P4.6523,9640 :;iYtyaa{t;2;yi ir: ;iii lyi%Y1 .•••• fy>, :K^.•y'r,!��M IN.M•i. ,}i�� :.!�kt►M o- ..•. For Sale IIIIIIIII1IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII 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 for every room in the home. "Quality you can trust" • From BALL & MUTCH FURNITURE LIMITED Phone 482-9505, Clinton IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Wanted HOUSE FOR SALE OR RENT IN Blyth, Call 523-4365. 49-1 Help Wanted School Bus Driver ZURICH PUBLIC SCHOOL Zurich, Ontario Written applications addressed to Mr. R.L. Cunningham, Tram. sportatlon Manager, Huron County Board of Education, 103 Albert St., Clinton, Ont. NOM1 L0 or Mr. Ronald Jewitt, Principal, Zurich Public School Zurich, Ont. will be received until 12 o'clock noon on Thursday, December 19, 1974. Duties to commence January 6, 1975. E.C. Hill D.J. Cochrane Chairman Director l Tenders Wanted THE HURON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION TENDER The Huron County Board of Education will receive plainly marked sealed tenders on Care- taking Supplies required for our Elementary and Secondary Schools up to 12 o'clock noon Monday, December 23rd, 1974. Specifications and Tender forms may be obtained from the Board Offices, 103 Albert Street, Clinton, Ontario. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. E. C. Hill D.J. Cochrane, Chairman Director of Education. 49-1 Birth WHARTON, John and Agnes are proud to announce the arrival of their daugher, Laurie Louise on December 8, 1974 at Clinton Public Hospital, a grandchild for Mr, and Mrs. Jim Lawrie and Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Wharton. Notice NOTICE Notice The final instal- ment of taxes for 1974 is due on December 16, 1974. Larry Walsh Clerk -Treasurer NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE ESTATE OF THOMAS KEITH WEBSTER ALL PERSONS having claims against the Estate of the above-mentioned, late of the Village of Blyth, in the County of Huron, Retired Farmer, who died on October 20th, 1974, are required to file proof of same with the undersigned on or before the 21st day of December, 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 28th day of November, A.D. 1974. CRAWFORD MILL & DAVIES WINGHAM, Ontario Solicitors for the Executrix. 48-3 SUNDAY; DECEMBER 15, Public Skating at Blyth Arena from 7 to 9 pan, 49-1 At Your Service FURNITURE REFINISHING and restoring. Quality work and prompt service. Free estimates, Phone E. Niblock, Auburn, 526-7272. 49-eow TREES CUT AND REMOVED pruning, trimming or general wood cutting. Prompt service. Fully insured, Call Huron Tree Service, 523-9439 49-2 SEPTIC TANK CLEANING SERVICE All work guaranteed. Twenty years experience. Phone Louis. Blake, RR 2, Brussels, 887-6800. 27-tfn . CONCRETE WORK. Expert chimney and roofing re- pairs; specializing in stabling. Don Ives, Phone Brussels, 887-9024, tfn BERG Sales - Service Installation • Barn Cleaners • Bunk Feeders • Stabling FREE ESTIMATES Donald G. Ives LL 2, BLYTH Phone Brussels 887-9024 Card of Thanks BOSMAN. A sincere thank you to my relatives, friends and neigh- bours for their visits, cards, flowers, and gifts, while I was a patient in Clinton hospital and since I've been home. Thanks also to all those who had to assume extra responsibilities as a result of my illness, Special thanks to Dr, Street, Dr. Lambert and the nursing staff on first floor. It was all greatly appreciated. -Barbara Bosman. 49-1 CANADIAN ARTHRITIC SOCIETY. I wish to takethis opportunity to thank June Machan, Pam Oster, Wendy Oster, Christine Chalmers, Jayne Watson, Ken Ritchie, Ken Riehl, Rick Smith and Brian Manning of the Blyth Youth Group who canvassed the Village on Wednesday night for the Canadian Arthritis Society on Behlaf of the ' Legion and Auxiliary who were going to canvass. They collected $198,00 for the Society and again many thanks to them and anyone else who helped. -Wm. J. Riehl, Chairman, Blyth. Branch of Canadian Arthritic Society. P.S. Anyone wishing to give a donation may do so to Wm. Riehl at the Post Office. 49-1 COCKERLINE. 1 would like to thank everyone for cards and visits while I was a patient in Clinton Hospital. Special thanks to Dr, Street, nurses and staff on first floor. -Bill Cockerline 49-1 SCOTT. We would like to thank friends and neighbours for their kind remembrances at the time of passing of Jim Scholl, -Ken & Laura Scott. 49-1 VINCENT. The family of the late Edith Vincent wish to extend their thanks to relatives, friends and neighbours for their expressions of sympathy during their recent bereavement. Special thanks to Dr, Doorly and the staff , at Huronview, Rev. Garnet Potter and the J. K. Arthur Funeral Home, Auburn. 49-1 Smile if you think you're in shape. nannanacnvn the Canathan mo,emenl for pet sonai !boy Fitness. In your heart }ou know it's right, At Your Service ************ ART'S LANDSCAPING And NURSERY 166 BENNETT ST. E., GODERICH PHONE 524-9126 Complete landscaping service and supplies OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK Real Estate Real Estate 82 Albert Street Clinton Phone: 482-9371 MASON BAILEY BROKER/MANAGER 50 Acre farm in Hullett Township, with spring creek, 7 room insul-brick home. ***** 11/2 Storey J.M. Sided home in Londesboro, 3 bedrooms with forced Air oil heat. ***** 100 Acre farm in Grey Township, 85 acres workable, 8 rooms in 11/2 storey home with three bed- rooms, ***** ' 200 acre modern dairy farm in Ashfield Township, cows and quota included in purchase price. ***** 1 Floor frame school on approxi- mately 11/2 acres in East Wawanosh Township. ***** 1 Floor brick home in Blyth, 5 rooms, 3 bedrooms, oil Furnace. ***** Stone Flag, 3 bedroom home in Clinton ,on large lot, equipped utility room and surprising extra included in price. ***** 8 Room home in Blyth with attached garage on 1 acre lot Forced Oil heated. ***** FOR RENT: Heated apartment in, village of Blyth now vacant. ***** FOOD FOR THOUGHT We treat this world of ours as though we had a spare in the trunk, SEASON'S GREETINGS BE Af+ 2900 BOW • • • • • • • • • • • • zeir • PG. 20, THE BLYTH STANDARD, DECEMBER 11, 1974, Behind the scenes In a world dominated by women, who needs Women's Lib? BY KEITH ROULSTON There is no bigger issue these days than Women's Lib. The sugar prices, the cost of food, the starving of Africa and Asia, inflation, all these are major causes of conern but they come and they go. Women's Lib has been with us for a good long time now, and it will be with us long after sugar and food prices go down or at least after people get tired of complaining about them, It's not that the problems of women are any more important Topic Christmas at Sunshine meeting The Christmas meeting of the Sunshine Group of the U.C.W. was held Tuesday, Dec. 3. Members sat down to a pot luck dinner at 1 p.m, Miss Hazel Petts led the devotion. The topic was Christmas. The offering was received and dedicated. A Canadian Friendship Carol Service was held including a scripture reading, The Magnifi- cat, a tribute to Jews, Indians, French, German, Polish and all Canadians using hymns 47, 598, 63, 57 and the Indian Carol. Parts were taken by Mrs. Betty Nethery, Mrs. Louis Buttell, Mrs. Viola Sanderson, Mrs. Ferne McDowell, Mrs. Winnie Joh,- Ston and Mrs. Esther Johnston. "Love Came Down at Christ- mas" was read the scripture reading was from Mathew, A reading, the story of the wifes of the Three Wisemen was given by Miss Hazel Petts. Prayer was led by Miss Petts, Mrs. Charlie Smith took the chair for the business meeting, opening by reading "I am a Candle". Minutes were read and adopted. The roll call showed two visitors. The treasurer's report wasgiven by Mrs, Harvey McDowell. Mrs, Smith thanked everyone for their help during the year. The card report was given by Mrs, Alvin Snell. Mrs. Henry Armstrong gave a reading, "I'm Glad I touched Shoulders with You". Mrs. Snell closed the meeting by reading a poem, "My Prayer for You All." Sarnia resident dies CLIFFORD NELSON YEO Word was received of the death of Clifford Nelson Yeo of Sarnia at the Bestview Nursing home. He was born in Manitoba the family later moving to Blyth. He has been a resident of Sarnia for 38 years. He was employed by London Life Inusrance for eight years then established his own Insurance Co. in Sarnia known as Yeo & Callister. He was a member of Canon Davis Anglican church, He is survived by his wife the former Mary Potter; a sister, Mrs. Hector McPharl, Mitchell; a niece, Mrs, Fred Pridham, Mitchell and nephew Lloyd Johnston of Delaware, The funeral was held from Stewart Funeral Home on Friday, November 29 by Canon William Jones Lake View Cemetery. Attending from Blyth were: Mr, and Mrs. Albert Nesbitt; Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Barrie and family; Mr. and Mrs. George Nesbitt and Mrs. J. Trentleman of Kitchener and Mrs. James Kitching of Stratford. than those of the starving around the world, it's just that there are more women; they're right here, not half way around the world; and they're more vocal. Frankly, 1 don't know what all the fuss is about. I've known women were equal to men ever since 1 was old enough to know that snow came down from the sky and the Toronto Argonauts lost football games, In fact, it took me a lot longer to discover that men could be equal to women. Like most boys, 1 grew up thinking of mother as the boss. She was always there while father was off working. It was she who laid down the rules and enforced them. It was she who did the important things like cooking dinner and mending my socks; and let's face it, those are the most important things in the world to a pre-schooler. Now when it came to school, the women dominated again. The most important figure was, of course, the teacher who towered over us, administering knowledge and discipline. It was the teacher who knew everything thus im- pressing the impressionable youngsters. It was the teacher who had that ominous weapon, the strap in the desk drawer that had us in constant fear. And as if that wasn't enough to impress on us the importance of women in the world, that was the fact that it was always the girls in the class who scored the top marks. It was a wontan-dominat- ed world. It went on that way for years; all the teachers were women and all the top marks were earned by girls. If we had been as psychotic as many of today's women's libbers, we boys would have suspected a conspiracy. The only sign of a male in our school was the principal and the inspector and even the lofty position these men held didn't quite make up for the dominance of women in the rest of our world. By the high school years, of course, there were getting to be more male teachers around, but it was still the girls, those darned smart girls, who always took the top marks. By college there was even a majority of the teachers who were men, but still the girls who captured the top, marks, In addition they also managed to be among the best writers in the journalism class, They were as tough -headed and tough-minded as any man, and could swear just as well, too (in fact some of them could swear better). There was ' even a woman as head of the student's council at our college, though women were outnumber- ed by about seven to one in the school. Then, of course, I got married and really learned who's boss. And then came children, both female, and both let me know constantly who's boss. Even the two cats are female (well one is now a question mark), and both keep me on the run. The newspaper business, pro- bably more than any other, has a high degree of equality between the sexes. I know • of several women who are editors and several others who are publishers. They're tops in their field. They're bosses over many men. They don't have any inferiority complexes. And that, 1 think is the biggest road block that stands in the way of women in this world: the inferiority complex. Yes, regret - ably, there arc still some biggoted nen in high positions who would rather give a high position to their pet cocker spaniel than to a woman. But their number is shrinking all the time and rather than batting their heads against a wall trying to change them, smart women should go where they will be welcome, and wait while the old guard dies off. Nearly any business run by smart businessmen (sorry busi- ness persons) will have to welcome both men and women to the top positions or it will soon fall behind those other businesses that are willing to make use of both halves of the population. But the really liberated women aren't worried abut all this. They don't care about the stupid little things like the term chairman instead of chair person, They're to busy being liberated to worry about liberation, They're too busy teaching or writing, or running a company or whatever, to give a hoot about the little nagging things that most of the women's Lib publicity hits at. They know that they can do more by setting a good example to other women than by picketing or giving loud speaches. The Voters of Blyth I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support at the polls Dec. 2 and hope I will be worthy of the trust you have given me. On behalf of my wife and family I wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Con Van Vliet 54" & 60" Stretch Denim Reg. $6.25 Special $4.99 navy, powder blue, blue with white dots Heritage Tea Towels - 89c 10% off all items on our gift table GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE B.J. 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