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Clinton News-Record, 1959-09-03, Page 1No, 35—The Home Paper With the News CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPT_ EMBER $, 19$9 $3.00 Per Year 10 cents Per copy 12 Page; int:on News- THE NEW ERA-93rd. YEAR THE NEWS-RECORD-77th YEAR But, Back in School Tuesday Last days of a long drowsy summer! These young lad's enjoyed a relaxed time on the lawn with "Bingo" for company, with little thought for the school days to come, From the left ore Alan. Lowe, Brian Cox, Darryl Stanley and John Cox. (News-Record Photo) Schools Opening Tuesday More Teachers! Pupils? eyeemeteeneetaeeee . • Fire Razes Brucefield Barn Sunday $32,000 damage to building, stock and crops was estimated in this barn fire which in a few hours consumed the result of many months work at the farm of W. A. Haugh and Sons, RR 1, Brucefield, on Sunday evening, Crowds of people came to the scene, but were unable to do more than watch the firemen as they worked to save the nearby • buildings. (News-Record Photo) Mrs. Chesney Made Acting Clerk Of Tuckersmith Fire Razes Brucerield Barn Three Brigades Called (B W. ife. P4 WE HAD A LETTER ABOUT the new. rest room this week . , but couldn't print it . . , There was no signature , „ * * * SOME FOLK ARE HAVING TO Move out of town instead of build- ing in Clinton , . Reason seems to be uncertainty about water and sewerage services , . * * * GOT IN A DAY AT THE CNE last week „ tired feet and all, it was worth it . . . Grand stand show about as usual with an ex- cellent chorus line, comedy rou- tines and fireworks . . Bonus the night we were there was a half- hour "Beat the Retreat" perfor- mance put on by the Royal Marine Band . . . This was before the grandstand, on the request of Earl Mountbatten of Burma, Admiral of the Fleet , and was full of symbolic ritual, great band music, uniforms and resounding drams, * DIDN'T VISIT THE DISPLAY ourselves for paintings and sculpture are a part of culture with which we are not closely enough acquainted to be enthus- ed . , but the Private Collectors Choice in Canadian Art at the art gallery would be well worth a visit . . . There's tea and a chance to rest . . . and a chance to learn about the sponsor, the Can- adian Cancer Society . . . This novel method of publicity is gain- ing a good deal of comment. , * * * BEST PART OF THE CNE FOR us was the picture-book display of NATO ships at harbour . . , spot- lighted, they stood out in sharp bas-relief against the night sky • . . a picture to remember for many a year. The Week's Weather 1959 1968 High Low High Low Aug. 27 83- 68 80 54 28 84 68 84 60 29 85 61 83 65 SO 84 61 78 62 31 15 65 62 50 Sept. 1 17 64 66 38 2 15 66 73 50 Rain:1.96 ins. Rain: ,70111S, Enrolment at Clinton District Collegiate Institute this fall term is as yet unknown. The Board is waiting receipt of tenders on the addition for which plans were made this spring, Estimated cost is $326,000 and S. 13. Coon and Sons, Toronto, the architects who built the original structure in 1927, and the addition in 1955 are hired as architects for this addition. New teachers include Bruce Johnston, Don Mills, mathematics Band Practise On September 8 For Marching Drill Clinton Concert Band will play for the Bayfield Agricultural So- ciety fall fair on Saturday, Sep- tember 26. The bandmaster re- quests a full attendance at next practice, Tuesday, September 8 at 8 p.m. sharp (or earlier) at the Legion Hall. Now that everyone is back to school and back from holidays, it is imperative that a full practice of the band be held to make a success of this project for concert and marching playing. ages seven to 1.4, Don Freeman and Bob Livermore, Doug Smith and William Hoggarth, David Medd and Stephen Smith; peanut scramble, Brian Finnegan, Linda Johnston, Brian Johnston, Peggy Switzer; bubble gum contest, Lin- da Switzer, Wanda Fremlin, Bon- nie Laidlaw; Youngest baby present, Terry Pierce, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Pierce; largest family, Don Swit- zer's (seven), Don Strong (six), Stewart Johnston (six), Grant Finnegan (six). Kick-the-slipper, Mrs. Jimmy Pierce, Mrs, Donald Strong, Tug-of-war, captains, Harold Glew, Royce Fremlin; win- ning team, Royce Premlin's: Wil- fred Fremlin, Lloyd Heard, David McClinchey, B. Taylor, Jack Smith, George Hoggarth, Don Switzer, C. J. Livermore. Adult Couples Egg race, Mr, and Mrs. Morris Scott, Mr. Livermore and Jessie Fulford; holding bean on straw, Norman Livermore, Helen Fair- service, Leslie and Mary Craig; three-legged race, father and son, Ron and Bob Livermore, Gordon and David Dalgleish, Don and Chuck Switzer; cracker and bal. loon contest, seven to 12 years, Linda Switzer, Sandra Switzer, Patti Strong; peanut and money scramble, Geraldine Strong. Looking for gold, Lloyd Heard, Norman Livermore tied with Mor- ris Scott, L. Gautreau, Oldest person present, Harold Fremlin. A pot luck supper was served in the evening with the Ladle Club providing tea and toffee an der the chairmanship of Mrs. Margaret Fremlin. Don Switzer was chairman of the picnic committee. Other com , mittees were: sports, Dan Peter- son, Ivan Turner, Gordon Dal- gleish and C. J. Livermore; lunch, Royce- Fremlin and Louis Freeman. It is the hope of the committee that next year's picnic will have an even larger turnout, and Kenneth Clynick, Meaford, physical training; Raymond B. St. John, Sarnia and Robert R. Wil- liams, Toronto. Re-hired are W, B, Olde, Garnet W. McGee, N. P. Garrett, W. S. Craig, J Ross Middleton, 0. Dirks and P. Anastasiades; Mrs. N. Alex- ander, Mrs. S. P. Burton, Miss Cathy M. Haig, Miss M. A. Mc- Kenzie, Miss E, M. Plumsteel, Mrs. John Robinson, Mrs. Jack Webb, Mrs. M. R. Whethana Principal E, A. Fines, in hospital at London since last Tuesday, is expected back for opening date, September 8. There are 20 teachers this year, two more than in June. The two extra classrooms are being found in the old home economics room, used for some time now by the janitors as a storage room, and in the auditorium, The auditorium has not been used as a classroom since the 1955 addition was com- pleted, PUBLIC SCHOOL Teachers at the Clinton Public School this fall will be Mrs. Don- ald (Alice) Andrews; Mrs. Reg. (Dorothy) Ball, Mrs. George Fal- coner, Mrs. Isabel Henry, Miss Olive Johnson, Miss Luella, John- ston, Miss Louise Jefferson, Miss Esther Jamieson, Miss Shiela Mc- Fadden, Harry Nesbit, Mrs. Beat- rice Taylor, Miss Marlene Taylor, Mrs. D. Williams, Mrs. J. D. Thornlike (part time), T. J. Car- ter, assistant principal, and Prin- cipal J. A. (Bert) Gray. Enrolment in kindergarten will be down, with advance registra- tion less than 50, Grade 8 is large, and will be split into two groups, Mr. Gray will teach mathematics in both classes; Mrs. Thorndike will teach English and Terry Carter, will also teach Grade 8 work. There are 16 teachers this year, one more than in June. The extra classroom will be in use, and the school filled pretty well to cap- acity, An information meeting held by the Hog Producers of Huron Count at Holmesville on Tuesday night, managed to present a good deal of material to the directors attending, despite a series of fair- ly heated arguments and denounce- ments of Charles McInnis, by a guest of the gathering. Starting off with a ham supper served in fine style by the ladies of the church, the group was in a mellow mood, as president Ross Love, RR 2, Ilensall, introduced members of the Hog Marketing Board of Toronto and Charles, S. MacNaughton, MLA for Huron, Exeter, Mr. MacNaughton noted that Ontario had pioneered the type of legislation to make the hog pro- ducers selling plan possible, and he was happy to sit hi on the meeting, and learn from it. "Only by knowing your problems," said Mr. MacNaughton, "can I interpret your wishes to the people who can help you realize them." Eldred Aileen Mated that this zone ih Ontario had been effective in getting the sales program going but had been one of the later ones to get marketing yards into opera. Post Office Hours On Labour Dray Wickets will be open at the Clinton Post Office on Labour Day, from 1,30 to 3.30 only, according to Postmaster Ar- thur Ball, However, the lobby will be open from 8 a.m, to 6 p.m, for the convenience of bOx holders. There will be no rural mail delivery on the holiday, 0 Shriners Cn Parade At Grand Bend. Led By Clinton Man Huge parade at Grand Bend yesterday evening was the first such event to be presented by the Bluewater Shrine Club. President of the Shriners is John S. Park- er, Clinton. Peter Eisenbach, Grand. Bend, is treasurer and An- drew Snelgrove, Exeter, is secre- tary. Over 200 Shinners, all in tassled fezzes marched in the parade, and convertibles were used to carry some of those taking part. There are 75 members in the newly formed club, which up until now have been part of the London Shriners Club. 0 Next Tuesday Night The first dinner meeting of the Clinton Lions Club of the fall season, will be held next Tuesday evening, September 8, in the Owen Memorial Hall at St. Paul's Ch- urch, commencing at 6.30 o'clock, Perfect' attendance buttons will be presented, and committees for the year 1959-60 will be confirmed. SS S, Tuckersmith School Ransacked Sproat's School, SS 5, Tucker- smith, was entered recently, and articles were thrown around. Pro- vincial Constable Helmer Snell, Goderich, investigated. Teacher at this school is Mrs. William Dol- mage. 0 New Highway 21 Bridge at Goderich Council of the town of Goderich now expects that the new bridge to span the Maitland River just above the county town will be com- menced early in 1960. Certain changes will have to be made in street approaches, and lighting will be changed. 0 Door Prize Won By Lucky Hensall Lady The lucky number drawn at the Clinton Citizens Horticultural So- ciety Plower Show on Friday, Au- tion, He told of the new building at Chatsworth, built for an assemb- ly yard. This new yard cost mon- ey, but saved the producers an Overage of 50 cents per hog ship- ping costs. With the volume of hogs in that area, this would mean $30,000 a year, Mr. Aiken said the plan was to have it so that no producer would have to go more than 15 miles to a yard, He, suggested that since Grey, Bruce and Huron were producing top quality hogs, per- haps they could slaughter the ani- mals here and sell the carcasses at a premium. Alvin Rintold, Carleton Place, provincial director, urged more at- tention to Marketing. He claimed that most farmers 'have the know- ledge to produce More than they do now, but without marketing to get rid of the produce, it was use- less. Charles McInnis told of contin- uing acceptance of the assembly yard plan of marketing, Lance Dickinson, another provincial dir- ector, outlined the system of plac- ing the yards, and said that roves. tigation would continue into need for another yard at letensall, but Haugh and Sons, east of Bruce- field. The flames quickly envelop- ed the building, and although fire departments of Brucefield, Sea- forth and Clinton quickly respond- ed to the call, little could be done, but to save adjacent buildings, Loss was estimated at $32,000, and included 1,000 chickens and about 300 pigs. A number of the pip which dame out of the barn were badly burned. Quantities of hay and straw and a number of implements were burned. The outbreak was noticed by Nelson Haugh from the nearby family home about 5.30 p.m. He and his brother Allan raced to the scene to save the livestock, but were forced hack by flames and smoke. Flames were first noticed shooting from a top out- side corner of the barn. Firemen drew water from a large well on the farm, Cause of the fire was not determined. Spectators 'came for many miles to the scene, and at one, time over 175 cars lined the roads in all directions from the Haugh farm, People filled the barnyard, watch- ing the firemen at their work, and the flames as the building was consumed. The first and second place win- ners will take part in the provin- cial elimination September 11 and 12 in Kingston. There the top RCAF drivers in Ontario will be selected to compete in the Arinecl Services Division of the National Truck Roadeo in Toronto. Mr. Jervis will take part in further competitions with civilian drivers at other RCAF, Naval and Army units. 0 "Bud" Hayter Gets Certificate From Admiral of the Fleet Flying Officer G. L. "Bud" Hay- ter, Rattenbury Street West, re- ceived a certificate of thanks from. Admiral of the Fleet Earl Mount- batten of Burma at a ceremony August 27 in the Royal York Ho- tel, Toronto. The Earl is grand president of the Royal Life Saving Society, The award was given for long and meritorious service to the So- ciety. At the ceremony, Earl Mount- batten announced that the Canaci- itte Society is to be given colt- plete autonomy on January 1. A strictly Canadian program on water life SaViiirevilinteaplannettee Previously directives ettici pro« grams have been issued front headquarters in London England. Mr. Hayter has served in the Life Saving Society for over 20 years. This spring he was ap- pointed regional co-ordinator for the area from Chatham to Owen Sound and east es far as Orange.- ville, Tbt. Stra Close after a severe wind and electrical storm swept the area on Sunday afternoon, fire was dis- covered in the barn of W. A. CIA Petition Goes To Secretary of State at Ottawa John E. Huckins, chairman of the Huron County Legal Centrol Committee, Goderich, was in Ot- tawa last Thursday with Elston Cardiff, M.P. They presented to the Secretary of State, the peti- tion of Huron County citizens ask- ing for a vote for and against the Canada Temperance Act, Henri Courtemanche, the Secre- tary of State extended a cordial reception, and he will present the petition from both Huron and Perth Counties to the cabinet. After 30 days it will be sent to the Chief Electoral Officer, and a proclamation will be issued naming the date of the vote, approximately the end of November. Both coun- ties are expected to vote on the same day. Payments No Good For Hogs ? so far they felt distance to Clin- ton was not too great from that area. Bob Taylor, RR 3, Clinton, Farm Union director, took advantage of a question by Albert Bacon about deficiency payments, to scold Mr. MeInnis for the Hog Producers stand against this plan for hogs. Mr, McInnis gave several reasons why he and the directors felt de- ficiency payments would not work: 1. The USA would regard them in poor light, and would impose a countervailing duty against im- ports into their country. That eould mean a loss of 60 million pounds of pork sales a year, 2. Though these payments Might discourage the large producer, they would encourage the small ones, Since More than half of the pro- ducers in Ontario have less than 100 hogs, if a great number decid- ed to increase to the limit at which the payments Would be made, the surplus of hogs would be great. 3. Payrnents Were to be made at a yearly interval on the basis of a yearly average, Delay in figur- ing the payments to be Made would (Continued on Page 12) A Clinton civilian and an RCAF driver took top awards at the annual truck roadeo at RCAF Sta- tion Clinton on Wednesday, Aug- ust 26. Winners of the conpetition were Walter Jervis who placed first in the civilian contest with 327% points out of a possible 400, while LAC J. A, Harrington captured top spot in the RCAF service- men's category with 339%. Mr. Jervis was presented with the Lorne Brown Trophy, donated to the Station by Lorne Brown Motors Ltd., Clinton. Second place drivers in the com- petition were Jake Reder, Bayfield and LAC P. Jablonski, The roadeo consists of a series of tests design- ed to determine knowledge of safety, courtesy, efficiency, first aid and skill in handling certain types of vehicles. To be eligible the driver must have an accident- free record for at least 12 months prior to the competition whether driving service or civilian vehicles. Prizes and trophies were pre- sented to the winners by Squadron Leader M. N. W. Robertson, Chief Technical Services Officer of RCAF Station Clinton, The roadeo was supervised by Sergeant J. a Pratte and judging was done by F/L Vic Gillette, P/1., W. M. McDowell, P/0 D. G. Ark- lie, F/0 Bill McDougall, WO "Rusty" eIerawn,--WO—ErtIle VUil Harris, WO Ron, Duck, WO 'Arnie— Johannesson, WO Art Hall, FS R. F, Johnson, FS Frank Koch, FS Wilt Gaudette, Sgt. Dick Farley, Sgt, Pat Dumayne, Sgt. E. 3, Robichaud, Sgt. Jerry Livermore, Sgt, J. A. Tebby, Mrs, Betty Mc- Loud and Cpl. M. D. Molts, under direction of Warrant Officer J. 13, Swetrnan, Station Mobile Support Equipment Officer. The second annual picnic of the Huron Fish and Game Conserva- tion Association was held on Sun- day afternoon, August 23 at the club farm. A good many of the members and their families were present including president Barrett Taylor and his wife. During the afternoon the club provided free soft drinks and ice cream to the children and a few of the not-so-young. The results of the races and contests were as follows: Races Ages three and four, girls, Ger- aldine Strong; mixed, Robbie Mc- Cauley, Jimmy Switzer, Peggie Switzer; five and six, girls, Grace Strong, Monica Flynn; boys, Stev- en Switzer, David Dalgleish; seven to nine, girls, Bonnie Laid- law, Thelma Gautreau, Joan Swit- zer, Linda Flynn; boys, Ray Scott, Ken Strong, John Gautreau; ten to 13, Sandra Switzer, Helen Liv- ermore, Bonnie Taylor; boys, Bob Livermore, Murray Glazier, Ste- phen Smith; 14 arid over, girls, Joanne Johnston, Joyce Johnston; boys, Ron Livermore, Bob Liver- more, Doug Smith, Don Switzer. Shoe scramble, seven to ten, Wanda Pretrilin Betty Hoggarth, Linda 'Flynn; 11 to 14, Sandra Switzer, Helen Livermore, Joanne Johnston; sack race, boys, seven to nine, Ken Strong, Ray Scott, Keith Finnegan; wheelbarrow race, Fish and Game Club Picnic at Farm, Races and Fun For Old and Young Juveniles Play Here Saturday — May Be A Great Game The second game in the best- of-three OBA Juvenile "C" baseball series • with Dresden will be played this coming Sat- urday afternoon in Clinton Community Park at 2,30. Last Sunday afternoon the local team was edged out by Dresden by a close 1-0 score. The second game was schedul- ed for yesterday afternoon but could not be played after the big rain storm Tuesday even- ing. Dresden got only two hits in last Sunday's game, so local' fans can be sure of see- ing a top grade of ball here. a Lions First Rimer RCAF Roadeo Topped by Walter Jervis, LAC Harrington; Both To Continue Tenders Are Called For New Houses "Broadview Acres" Tenders have been called by Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation and the Ontario De- partment of Planning and Devel- opment for the construction of 12 semi-detached housing units on John Street, Clinton. The area is to be known as Broadview Acres. Tenders must be in by Septem- ber 22. The Department of Planning and Development has approved the estimates of service costs to the area, and work may now be proceeded with. That is, hydro, sewerage and water services may be installed. 0 Teachers From West Visit Station Clinton A group of high school principals and guidance counsellors from Al- berta and British Columbia on Thursday visited RCAF Station Clinton. This visit was part of a tour covering a number of RCAF Training units and was designed to show some of the training methods and facilities in use in the RCAF. Tuckersmith Municipal Council met in the Town Hall, Seaforth, on Tuesday, September 1 at 8 p.m, All members were present and the reeve presided. Mrs. Edwin Chesney was ap- pointed acting clerk-treasurer, tax collector, relief administrator and clerical assistant to the road sup- erintendent for the balance of 1950. A by-law covering the same will be prepared. Mrs. Chesney was authorized to hire necessary cleri- cal assistance to the end of 1.959 at the rate of $1 per hour, Tile drainage by-law No. 6, 1959, covering loan to Milton Deitz was given its required readings and finally passed. Wilfred Tremeer was paid $34.40 for chickens killed by dogs and valuator fee of $4 was ordered paid. The clerk was instructed to ap- ply for interim road subsidy re road expenditures from January 1 to August 31, 1959; to return Lavis Contracting Company bond cov- ering gravel contract in the a- mount of $300; to purchase adding machine at a price of $110 less $15 allowance for old machine; to re- ply to Dept, of National Defence letter advising that authority had been received to proceed with re- construction of township road a- long the south boundary of RCAF Station Clinton; to notify interest- ed parties on the Solder), Deters and Stewart drains of the reading of the reports on the aforemen- otioned at the Town Hall, Seaf- orth, on September 15, 1959. Council adjourned to meet on October 6 at 8 p.m. gust 21 was held by Mrs. H. G. Webster, Hensall. This door prize was a year's subscription to the Better Homes and Garden maga- zine.