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Clinton News-Record, 1959-04-09, Page 11Save Feed Dollars-- Buy In Bulk A CALL TO US CAN BRING YOU YOUR FEEDS IN A BULK TRUCK AND _ • LOWER FEED COSTS • FASTER SERVICE • CONVENIENT HANDLING • COMPLETE FRESHNESS SHUR-GAIN IFEEDSI DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTURERS-- ---TO YOU --FOR BULK SERVICE OF SHUR-GAIN FEEDS --FOR ALL YOUR FEEDING NEEDS.-- CALL Canada Packers Limited Clinton HU 2.3815 ClANTON WS Rl CORD PAGE: MEYER RurarSafe Driving Vied-April 5-11 are. were responsible for this, we, feel" of influencing I? QPle to f4tiv4 that the campaigns flid their Aheretiy." 01..70 litOPINSVOX14:4000. is on Monday .0.'Veribigi. April 3.$0 in METING ON APIt.liti 13 liellinea'aU school. All reenlhera The Nointesville local of the are ,,shed ,to. attend And bring a Farmer's -Union, Monthly -Meeting neighbour, News u urn Correspondent„ MRS. W. BRAD.NOCK Phone Auburn §1 r,14 Farm people in Ontario are re- minded of the need to drive safe, ly through the PhserVanee of Rural Safe Driving Week, April 5 to 11. county federations of Ag-' ricalture are campaigning. through rallies,dist$hptipn of safe driving; literature, speakers, And advertis-; ing during this week to promote the the idea that safe driving is the moral responsibility .of all .drivers. - "This is the third Rigel Safe Driving Campaign to he .gpoklet, ed by federatienS of agriculture," said Gordon. Greer, president of the Ontario 'Federation of Agri- culture, "This year we are work- ing closely with the -Ontario Dep- artment of Transport's Highway Safety :Branch, and are using mat- erials which the Department has prepared to create awareness of safe driving rules in drivers' minds, Because a proportion of accidents, on our highways involve rural people, the OFA feels that it can help prevent such accid. ents by encouraging farmers to drive safely, All traffic fatalities decreased by more than 31 percent in Ontario last year, and while it is difficult to say how much we ATTENTION, CLINTON and VICINITY BOWLERS 2nd ANNUM, DOUB LES TOURNAMENT fairholme Dairy Trophy - Sladitig Monday, April 27 CLINTON BOWLING ALLEY •ENTRIES NOW BEING ACCEPTED—Small Entry Fee 14-5-6,p RESTAURANT MAIN CORNER ---- CLINTON so no hose line was laid, Mr, Hallam,Said that he had started a fire n the stove in the back kitchen before going to the barn, When he next ieeked wards the house flames were coin- ing out of the rear of the house. Other buildings on the property were not in danger because of the heavy fog which hung over the district The gallant farm is in the Maitland Block on the hanks of the Maitland River, three Milea south-west of ,the 18t14 Otrtliday Messages of congratulations And- cards were received last weekend by Mr. Jacob. C,. Stoltz, when he celebrated his 88th birthday at his home here, last •Silnelay. Mr, Stoltz is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob' Stoltz and was born near New Dundee, where he received his early education, Sixty years ago he was married to Margaret Garland and took up residence after their marriage on' the Auburn-Blyth road, where he farmed successfully until retiring 12 years ago, when they made their home in the village He is a member of Knox Pres- byterian church where he has ser-. ved as an elder and trustee for many years. Despite his advanced years he takes a keen interest in gardening, and is always happy when a friend drops in for a game of cards. Mr, and Mrs. Stoltz have one son, Eldon, Guelph, one daughter, Mrs. Marguerite Chopin, Wing- ham, and three grandchildren. Safety Certificate NEW OPEN HOURS David I-lamilton returned from Victoria hospital last Wednesday and much unproved in health. Roy de Haas returned from a three months visit in Holland' and is employed again at the farm of Mr. .ancl. Mrs, William .Gow. Mrs, Alfred Nesbett is a patient Seaforth hospital, suffering with pneumonia. Mrs, Mrs, Margaret Arthur is visit- ing at .Langside with her !laugh- ter, Mrs, Gordon Wall, Mr. Wall and family, Mr. and Mrs. George . Wright, Sarnia, spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs, Robart Arthur, Mr. Arthur .and family, • • Mrs, Bud Smith, Toronto, spent a few days last week with her par. eats, Mr. and Mrs, Sanford, Law- lor. Mrs, James Hembly spent last Week with her daughter, Mrs. J, B. Brown, Mr. )3rOwn and Julie Palmerston, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Mitchell, Randy And Cathy, Niagara Falls were recent visitors with her fath- er, Russell Icing and Mrs. King, Mr, and Mrs. Charles Asquith returned to Torontowith their Son Harold, and Mrs. 'Asquith,. on the weekend. Robert Arthur, Thomas John- ston, and Harry Arthur, attended the BA -convention held in London on Monday, • . Mrs. Amos Andrews, Miss Ethel Washington, and Mrs. Cora Buch. mien, Goderich, were recent guest$ with Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Phil. lips.. John Snyders of the' Walkerton district, returned to his home last week after some time spent 'in Clinton PUblic Hospital, where he had undergone surgery, •• Mr.. and Mrs. Beverley .French, Margaret and Jimmy, Detroit, vis- ited last Sunday with her mother, Mrs. George Beadle and other re- latives, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Weston, Toronto, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Rollison and Murray. Mr, and Mrs. Rollison returned to the city with them for a week's visit with them. Donald Haines, Kenneth Scott and Edgar Leatherland, attended the rally held in St. Andrew's Presbyterian church, Clinton, last Sunday afternoon for Presbyterian men of the Huron- Presbytery. Donald Ross sold his house to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kirkconnell and family, last week. Other changes are: Mr. George Hallam sold his house to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hamilton and family, --Toron- to; Mr. and Mrs. William Hensch have sold their farm and in the near future are moving out to the Canadian West, and -some time ago Mr. and Mrs. John Houston sold their farm home to -Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hickey and • family. TAYLOR'S RESTAURANT (Formerly Ferndale Grill) Albot Street —Next To Roxy Theatre NOW OPEN Try Our French Fries fish and Chips Beef and Pork Barbecues Jack Taylor, Proprietor NIGER'S made in large quantities and found a ready market for apple and salt barrels in Goderich. First class hemlock lumber was sold" at $4.50 per thousand feet. Hemlock trees were considered a nuisance and logs were given away for their removal. This sawmill was destroyed by fire in 1893 and Mr. Cullis erected another a short distance above the dam, which he sold to the late Mr. James Young, in 1896, but later it burned, Many other mills were built and operated in the district until in 1908 the late C. A. Howson built a mill near the CPR station with the chief output being rollers which were shipped to England. In 1911 Edgar Lawson became a partner with Mr. Howson and en- larged the mill to bigger produc- tion and carried on the business until it was burned down in 1920. Mr. Lawson then took over the business and rebuilt the mill, using the machinery from the Taylor mill at Westfield. Mr. Lawson sold thep business to the James T. Craig and Son, in 1946, Mr. Craig and his sons have suc- cessfully operated the present mill and find a ready market for all their products, We congratulate them on their safety precautions which have brought recognition. A letter has been received by the James T. Craig and Sons, from the Lumberman's Safety Associa- tion inforining them that they are to receive av'certificate• of congra- tulations,'" The Craigs have suc- cessfully operated their saw-mill for the past year without any loss of time through any injury to any of the 25 men employed there. The Craig family has been invi- ted to the Association's • annual meeting to be held at North Bay, on April 18, for the presentation. The sawing of lumber is Aub- urn's oldest industry. In 1,868 the late John Cullis and his son er- ected the first Saw-mill a short distance from -the grist mill, The mill-race was sleepened to streng- then the water-power which was run to capacity, sawing logs into timber and lumber for the new barns and houses which at that time were replacing the log struc- tures. Heading and staves were ATTENTII FA RMER a Call us now for your Fertilizer require- ments. CALL OUR FEED MILL HUnter 23815 Doug. Freeman, Foreman Canada Packers Limited g••••••••••••......, News of Londesboro Correspondent — MRS. BERT -ALLAN Phone Blyth 37 r 5 Left Homeless The farm home of John Hallam, RR No. 1, Auburn was destroyed by fire last Thursday morning with nothing saved except some furniture that was moved by the aid of neighbours. The fire broke out while Mr. Hallam was in the barn and no one was in the house at the time. About two hours after the fire broke out the myth Fire De- partment was called as volunteers could not put the• flames out, but the house was beyond being saved Mrs. Howatt and Jack, spent Sunday with her mother in Crom- arty, • Alex Wells spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Simpson McCall, Stratford. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Ross, Sea- forth, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Allen on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Edward White, Ingersoll, spent Sunday with Rev. and Mrs. J. T. White. Mrs. June Fothergil 'and baby daughter, spent last week under the parental roof at Listowel. Bill Crawford has returned home after completing his term at Ridgetown Agriculture College. . Miss June Manning and friend, Mavis Steep, have been spending the Easter vacation in New York. Mr. and Mrs. W. Synes and John, Barrie, visited during the week with Mr. and Mrs. George Cowan. Mrs. Nelson Lear is spending a few days in Toronto with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Stan Crawford. Kenneth Gaunt of the staff of Bank of Montreal, Clinton, will be relieving at the bank in Lions Head, for the next two weeks. The YPU met on Sunday even- ing with 33 present. The Citizen- ship and Community Service group 'conducted the worship service, fol- lowed by business. The Rev. J. T. White gave a talk on safe driving and courtesy on the highway. Mrs. William Govier who has not been enjoying the best of health, was a patient in the God- erich hospital for a week, return- ing to her home last Saturday. It is hoped she will benefit from the rest treatment. Mr, and Mrs. George Cowan, spent a couple of days last week With their son and wife in Barrie, the young couple returning with them to attend a party given in their honor in the community hall last Friday evening. Mrs. Eleanor Throop, who has been in a London Hospital, for the past several weeks was expected home Tuesday, and well on the way to complete recovery. Friends hope she •will gain strength with the coming warm weather. We are sorry to report the ill- ness of Mrs. Shaddick, Sr., who suffered a, heavy stroke a week ago. She was taken by ambu- lance to Clinton Public Hospital, on Sunday morning. There has been little improvement in her condition to date. The family have the sympathy of the community at this time. WA Social The social evening sponsored by the Woman's Association last Tuesday evening was a decided success. Everyone enjoyed the pictures shown by TOM Allen, of the Florida trip, and a good pro- gram of local talent. Londesboro can well be proud of the rising generation and their musical ab- ility. A bake sale brought the ev- ening to a close. WI Meeting The April meeting of the Wo- men's Institute was held last Thursday with the'president, Mrs. Wood in the chair. Mrs. Lloyd Pipe gave a good presentation of the motto "Put your talents in the WI and watch the way. they multiply." Sergeant Harold Phillips, form- erly of Blyth, kindly showed films taken while in the army in Egypt, Greece and other countries, Which proved very interesting. Mrs. Clair Vincent favored with two fine solos. • Mrs. White installed the new officers for the coming year. Mrs. Robert Burns donated a crocheted centre piece which Mrs. Robert rairservice sold by Dutch auction, MrS, John Armstrong was the lucky bidder, TO HAVE A BEAUTIFUL LAWN Nothing enhances the beauty of any home more than a healthy, well groomed lawn. The most important factor in establishing a fine lawn, is to apply fertliiz- er now, before the grass begins to grow WE CAN OFFER YOU: Vigor°, Complete Plant Food Golden Vigoro National Plant Food - 10-6-4 " Milorganite Sheep Manure WE ALSO NAVE a Spkader to apply the above, which is available to all our custornert, WETTLAUFER'S FEED MILL Mary Street Phone HU 9-9702 Clinton APRX 155.9 flolatfre„ FRIDAY Open MI' 01.30 hrs. SATURDAY Open 'Til 01.30 hrs. 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