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Clinton News-Record, 1960-09-01, Page 1Ham News-Recor THE NEW ERA-",95th YEAR THE HURON RECORD,79th YEAR No. 35—The Home Paper With The News '!CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1960 $3.00 Per Year-10e Per Copy— 12 Pages Change Of Command Group Capt, K. C. Cameron, MBE, CD, signs the certificate officially handing over the command of RCAF Station Clinton to Group Capt. G, Mathies- on in background. Witnessing the signing during a special ceremony last Friday afternoon is Flight Lieutenant Winnifred McDowall. (RCAF Photo) 5,000 Chicks Burn But Farm Pond Saves 10,000 Saved by the Pond and Firemen's Efforts The value of a farm pond was brought home to Herman G'ereits, RR -3, Cart- - ton, lost Saturday afternooh4 when firemen from Clinton were able to make use of the water supply there, to keep fire from spreading to his home and form buildihgs. A three hour job with the, use of the auxiliary pump assured the safety of all but the one large poultry bar which was burned to the ground. (News-Retord Photo) • * SEEMS AS IF ONE DRAW. back in summer sport is, that 'when the finals come around it is difficult to find out very far ahead, just who is play- ing and where, and when , Doreen Howatt In Semi-Finals of Princess Contest Miss Doreen Howatt, on staff at Wingham General Hospital, has earned a chance to com- pete at the Canadian National Exhibition', Toronto, in the semi-finals of the Dairy Prin- cess competition, She defeated contestants from Carleton, Haldimand, Welland and Pres- cott on Tuesday night in the coliseum, Chosen this spring at the Clinton Spring Fair, as Huron's representative in this province- wide competition, Miss Howatt carries the best wishes of the county in further competition. Semi-finals will be on Sept- ember 5 and 6, between 6 and 7 pm. in the coliseum. Finals will be on the last night, Sept- ember 7, for the title of "Dairy Princess of Ontario 1960". Finalists will receive a pure- bred calf as a prize, and the winner gets an all-expense trip to Britain among other prizes. The auditorium will not be ready for use on -opening day, Caretakers were cleaning up the old gymnasium, teachers have been busy during the past few weeks, bringing order out of chaos. Brock Olde has been sorting equipment for the science rooms. Mrs. John E. Robinson has set up the lib- rary on the Dewey decimal sys- tem which involves an entirely new filing card system. Most of the teachers have already been working at the school. Principal D. John Cochrane and secretary Miss Skeggs have been, in the office daily, -help- ing students arrange for cours- es, and planning the timetable, Each room is numbered. This was begun sometime last year, and will make it easier for stu- dents and teachers, as well as visitors to find their way ar- ound, All room numbers on the top floor begin with 3; all those on the main floor begin with 2, and those on the basement floor begin with 1. This may seem unusual to those readers who attended smaller schools, even to stu- dents who •attended last year. But CDCI is a big school now,. There will be 27 teachers when school opens next Tuesday. Of these, 13 were not at the school last year, On top of that, there is a chance that some rooms will not be ready on opening day, so there is a chance that. some confusion• may exist the first day or two, Scholarships Earned By Two Young Lady Graduates of Local Collegiate Top students in Grade 13 at Clinton District Collegiate In- stitute, two young ladies have each won $400 scholarships to further their education. Miss Patricia Pegg, left, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dud- ley Pegg, Raglan Street earn- ed eight firsts and one second. Miss Arlyne Powell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, George Powell, RR 1, Auburn earned seven firsts' and two 'seconds.; -Both girls had over 80 percent on eight examination papers writ-- ten, They were among 413 gradu- ates of Grade 13 in Ontario, who have won these scholar- ships. Each receives -a diploma as an "Ontario Scholar" from the Ontario Department of Ed- ucation. Announcement of the awards was made this week by Education Minister H. B. Roberts, London. • Each of the 413 are enrolled at a Canadian university, a teachers college or technical in- stitute. Miss Pegg will attend Uni- versity of Western, Ontario this fall. Miss Powell is enrolled -at Stratford Teachers College. She has received word that she has earned one of 14 student aid bursaries awarded by the Federated Women Teachers of Ontario, of $200. Grandmothers Picnic At Park, Held By Institute Where's The Fire? This convertible never did get to the fire on Saturday afternoon and its driver, Lome Love is facing a considerable repair bill. The occident oc- curred hi front of the Wilbur Crich home, Base Line Road, when Mrs. Crich drove her car onto the high* way, and Mr, Prove, on his way to the fire at Herman o Gths farm„ did not stop in time, The Love CM' went across the left ditch and ended up oft the fence, (News-Record Photo) WW." ' '•'• (0y W. D. 1),) IN CASE ANYONE'S inteeeSt- ed in the yearly auction sale of confiscated firearms . , the date is September 10, at Hes- pler, starting at 2 p.m. About 82 items will bep for sale . Each year the Department of Lands .and Forests builds up quite a stock pile of items con- fiscated from hunters not oper- ating within the law . . . Of course, no one from this area would be thinking of going there to buy back a firearm they once owned themselves , * HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF viewing Mars and Saturn re- cently ...through the telescope offered for the purpose by the Rev. J. Johnston, at Brucefield . . . Standing on the sidewalk at 11.30 pm. taking turns at seeing Echo I, and the rings of Saturn was found interesting by other villagers as well . . . Thank you, Mr. Johnston . . . * * BEARS AT PORTER'S HILL , . . Well, if it wasn't a bear, observers are pretty disappoint- ed young folk . . . Driving along the road near Porter's Hill they noted an animal pro- ceeding along the ditch in the same direction . . . one of the young men was from Western Canada, and he says, "I cer- tainly know a bear when I see one," and the other young man is on staff at the News-Record . . , The two young ladies were from Goderich Township . . . They figure it was a bear cub, which means there must be older bears in the vicinity. * * SATURDAY AFIERNOONS are rather quiet affairs in Clinton• , . . Seems as if that is now the leaSt crowded time to shop in the week . . . for those who wish a. session with the clerks, without being in- terrupted, and last Saturday was no exception . . . even the fire and the car accident were outside of town, and many per- sons were unaware of them . . for that matter the Peewees ball game, a well-fought affair at the park was in just as bad a fix . . seems as if nobody was aware of it either . Really good ball the young lads play, and they are well worth watching . . 6/C 6. Mathieson Takes Command At Station Clinton An estimated 200 invited guests, with their wives at., tended the change of command at RCAF Station Clinton par- ade square last Friday after- noon, when Group Captain K, C. Cameron, MBE, CE, orfificial- ly turned over the command of the Station to Group Captain G. Mathieson, MBE, CD. Attending were representa- tives of nearby 'township coun- cils, 'town councils, provincial and federal goverments, heads of service clubs in nearby cen- tres, members of the honour- ary messes, daily and weekly press, radio and T Group Captain Cameron re- viewed the station personnel for -the last time, after five years in command at Station Clinton. When the new Com- manding Officer arrived at the parade square, the general sa- lute, followed by a march past was led' by G/C Cameron. Then both Group Captains signed the handing-over certificate. Group Captain Mathieson took command and the departing CO made his final address. G/C Cameron complimented the Station personnel for keep- ing up the standard of a well- informed, welledisciplined and well-trained force which the tax-payers look for in the RCAF. He neted that even with high academic standards, "if you are without the quali- ties which make good airmen and airwomen, your career in the RCAF will be short." About 9,000 men and women have passed through the Sta- tion during G/C Cameron's ten- ure, and he noted that 828 did not leave in the Air Force uni- form. This is a minority group which fell short of standards required. • The departing Commanding Officer spoke of his deep ap- preciation of the Station staff for their skill, ability -and un- swerving loyalty, and also his appreCiatien of 'the 'support giv- en by the civilian guests. "I have not resigned my, in- terest in Station Clinton," he stated, -"nor could I. Clinton is sound from wingtip 'to rudder, and is manned by a devoted crew." Following a general salute, Group Captain Cameron left the parade square, and the -squadrons were dismissed by Group Captain Mathieson. Group Captain Cameron is now -assuming the position of Seni or Telecommunications Officer of Air Defence Com- mand Headquarters, St. Hubert, Que. He and Mrs. Cameron with their daughter Cathy, a graduate of A/V/M Hugh Campbell Public ahool at Ste, don Clinton, have left for their new home. Receptions followed in 'the Officers' Mess following the parade. The Week's Weather 1960 1959 High Low High Low Aug. 25 77 47 88 65 26 87 56 88 69 27 81 56 83 68 28 87 58 84 68 29 83 68 85 67 30 81 56 84 61 31 85 55 75 65 No Rain Rain: 1" call, said there would have been grave rdanger to the house and other buildings if water had not been plentiful. "The 500 gallons in our tank would not have gone far," said Mr. Kings- well. The auxiliary pumper which, was' purchased to service rural area fires, was put 'to work. This pumper is not used' at town fires. The wind changed in mid-afternoon and the fire department remained for three hours to control the fire. Dale Carnegie Graduates On Course In Clinton Two dozen graduate assist- ants of the Dale Carnegie Course 'attended a oneelay -course in the Legion Hall, Kirk Street, Clinton, on Sun- day, August 28. They came from Sarnia, London, Chesley, and Owen Sound, as well as from Clinton. Presented in Western On- tario by Jim Auger, who is as- sociate sponsor with the Lead- ership and Sales Training In- stitute, London, the Dale Car- negie Course was presented in Clinton for the first time last winter, when 23 persons gradu- ated. Voted graduate assistants at that time 'by their classmates, -and attending the course on, Sunday were Gordon Grigg, Kenneth B. McRae and Wilma Dinnin, Mr. Grigg and Mr. McRae have been assigned to serve as graduate assistants on course in Stratford to begin early next month. The six-hour course of in- struction and practice was broken at noon, with a. steak dinner served by the members of the Ladies Auxliary to the Canadian Legion, in the fresh- ly decorated dining room in the basement of the Hall. There is no definite decision concerning a Dale Carnegie Course in. Clinton this year. Last season it was sponsored by the Kinsmen Club of Clinton, At The Hospital Fred Armstrong, 50, an em- ployee with the Ontario Hydro, was bitten on the arm by a dog, on a farm, near Brucefield, and had the bite treated at the Clinton Public Hospital. Ernest Dakin, two-year-old son of 3. E. Dakin, East Street, was treated at hospital after he had swallowed oven cleaner fluid, Mary Jo Anderson, nine years, from London, had a fish- hook removed from her finger at the, hospital. Sack Wildoit, 27 and Emery Elliott, 35, had steel removed from neck and leg, following mishap at the construction of the new wing at the County }tome. Stitches were taken. Mrs. Itonald Taylor, 21, Var- na, was taken, to Clinton Public Hospital With a, chicken bone lodged between her throat and stomach. When x-rays located the hone, the was taken to 8t, 3oseples- Hns$tel, London, to have it re/toyed, ThOUgh peo- ple Often think bone has stuck in- the baOphagirS, apper, ently this Very Seldom happens. Since next Monday is Labour Day, and a holiday, the News-Record will re- quire early copy for adver- tising and news items, Cor- respondents please try to have as much news. as Pos- sible in the office on Tues- day. The paper will be pub- lished as usual on Thurs- day morning. PUC Authorizes Services For New Customers Applications for services were authorized by the Clinton Pub- lic Utilities Commission meet- ing in. their new board room on Tuesday night. Included were water service to Mrs. John East, Walker Street, to the house formerly owned' by Mrs. Ruth Canter, which fire damaged this spring. The Kinsmen, Club of Clinton is undertaking construction of a new home for Mrs. Carter and her family, and part of the foundation is already in. Ali; plication for hydro and sewer- age to this• home were author- ized, and the former water ser- vice to the old house will be used. Hydro, water and sewerage service was granted to Frank Becker for the new section of his !trailer camp on Victoria Street, 3. MacKay, who has' remodel- led the former School of Com- merce into living quarters for himself, and other apartments, applied for larger water serv- ice, and this has been, installed. Commissioners received an invitation from Ontario Munici- pal Electric Association, Zone 6, to a meeting in Preston on Wednesday, September 21. No decision was' reached on ,equipment for CDCI ; since the commission felt •they did ,not have definite requirements from the school board yet. CDCI Upper School Had 84% Pass In June Examination When a tally was made at CDCI this summer, of the number of papers written for Grade 13, it was found that 84 percent of those written, were passed. Of students in Grades 9 to '18 in CDCI last year, there were 71 percent passes. Only 29 percent failed. This figure is important, to correct en .as- sumption of many at the end of June that the failure figure was over 50 percent. The Rev. J. A. McKim preached his farewell sermon at Wesley-Willis and Holmes, vine United Churches on Sun- day, After three years as min- ister here, he has accepted a call from the board of govern- ors of the Prince of Wales Col- lege in St. John's, Newfound- land, to become the guardian of the College residence. This position is one of the key positions in the education- al set-up of Newfoundland, In that province, each religion denomination plans its own sys- tem. The Prince of Wales Col- lege is a. co-educational, resi- dential school where Mrs', Mc- Kim will also have a very ha- portant role to play. 1Virs. idelcith is a feature writer for the MAW Church. Observer, They have four children, Jam, 1/, a student Carpenters and painters are rushing the final stages of work at the new wing of Clin- ton District Collegiate Institute to be ready for the more. than 600 pupils expected on open- ing day, September 6. Stoves were being moved in, to the home economics room yesterday, where both gas and electricity will be available, Bill Craig was- directing the set-up of the shop rooms. The metal-working equipment has been moved into the new shop, and extra equipment for the woodworking shop is being in- stalled. Painting and finishing is pro- gressing in the double gymnas- ium and the folding Wall which will separate the two gyms dur- ing class time is in place, For social events, and for use as an auditorium the doors are folded back, to create one large room. One gentleman making a tour of the place yesterday remark- ed, "this one room is as large as the whole school, when I attended." He had gone to the old school (since demolished) which was• at the other side of the campus. Opening Time At CDCI-9.45 a.m. Opening day at CDCI, September 6, students are to be in their classrooms at 9.45 a.m. and will -be dismissed at noon. See page 7 of this issue for the room in which each student is registered. Check this list and report to correct room. Few Staff Changes At Public School, Kindergarten Full Registration for kindergarten is up to 60 this year at Clin- ton Public School, according to Principal Bert Gray. Last June the enrolment was only 45. However, it is impossible to tell how many children will be attending the rest of the clas- ses, because of families moving in and out of town throughout the summer, There are two changes in tea- ching staff. Ron McKay is re- placing Terry Carter. Miss Lois' Grasby, will be the music teacher, succeeding Mrs. May Rance Mackinnon, Miss Grasby has been organ, ist at Ontario Street United Church for 'two years; has pri- vate music pupils, and teach- ers in rural schools, -at Clinton District Collegiate Institute, and drum major of the CDCI band last term; Wils Liam, 15, student at CDCI and trombone player in the Clin- ton Community Concert Band (who made -a name for himself locally with his ability at pub- lic speaking); Mary, 12, -a member of Clinton Brownie Pack, a student of the piano and at Clinton Public. School; Robbie, five, who was born in Newfoundland. The congregation of Wesley- Willis United Church met in the church Thursday, August 25, at 8 p.m. to bid farewell to their pastor, Rev. 3. A. McKim, Mrs. McKim and their four children, With Judge F. Fingland in the chair, a splendid program Was presented and enjoyed by all. Two choir selections were given, one from the senior choir land one from Mrs. W. Heart's junior choir. An in. strumental by Mr, and Mils. N, Holland -and Gordon 8teepe followed. Mrs. Douglas An- drews sang a solo and George Jefferson gave two excellent readings. Mrs, M. Neater, by request, sang' two solos (favourites of Mr. MeKirri) which brought this' part of the program to a close. aordon• Manning called the MeltiM family to the front of the church and read -a farewell address. Mr. 11/41faaning's address read in pat "(Mr, MeXim) has int- pressed US with Yids eortistent devotion to duty, his courage in tackling difficult problems, his sincerity at ell times. Rat above all perhaps, he has earn- (Contintted on Page geven) ht ira errlillinn=r-r, "Building that pond was the best thing Mr. Lobb could have done at -this farm," said Her- man Gerrits, following the fire on Saturday 'afternoon, which destroyed two buildings -at his farm on the Base Line Road, Mr. Gerrits and his family have a large broiler operation on the land purchased seven years ago from Harold Lobb, now in Brucefield. He had built a new barn recently, which housed 5,000 started chicks' at -the time of the fire. An empty barn. also was burned. Chicks to fill the empty barn were scheduled to arrive on Monday, and it was fortunate they had not been delivered,. A third barn, housing 10,000 older chicks, was saved, .and Mr. Gerrits is thankful that a supply of water in the pond was available, Hector Kings- well in charge of the fire de- partment which answered the Progress On New Brewers Store Facing Mill Street Workmen at the site of the Brewers Warehouse on Mill St- reet, have proceeded to cement cap the piles driven last week, and the next step will be to fill the area with gravel, be- fore building the walls. To be of brick construction, the building will be 57x59 feet, facing onto Mill Street. Traffic will enter from Mill Street, and will exit on Maple Street. Suf- ficient parking space is being allowed for. The total area of the lot is 135x165 feet, and landscaping plans are for sod- ding in certain areas. The travelled portion will be black- topped. Wesley-Willis Folk Say Farewell to Minister Early Copy Please Collegiate Ready to open for Next Paper Welcoming 600 Stuclents Grandmothers were enter- tained by the Clinton Women's Institute in Clinton Community Park last ,Thursday afternoon, and interest in the proceedings was high. The ladies reported that the noise of the children at the swim pool did not in- terrupt the proceedings at all, and "with - good weather and attendance, -the rest was easy." Roll call was answered by naming the advantages, and otherwise of this age, and quite a varied outline was given. Mrs. H. Managhan and Mrs. R. McDonald were' again chos- en as leaders for the 4-H Homemaking Girls Club. The fall project is, "The Club Girl Entertains." Songs were sung by Mrs. E. Radford, Mrs. M. Crich, Mrs, A. Cudln'ore, Mrs. F. Glew, Mrs. N. Sly, Mrs. N. Shepherd and Mrs. H. Snell. Miss Betty Ann Gibbings played- several num-. hers on her -accordion. Mrs. M. Crich and her com- mittee conducted the sports. Winners were: throwing the ball into a pail, Mrs. Myrtle Tyndall; name contest, Mrs. M. Batkin and Mrs. R. Tyndall's groups; lucky birthday, Mrs. Russell Holmes; most articles in purse, Mrs. W. Wise; gues- sing number of coppers in jar, Mrs. R. Holmes'; oldest grand- mother, Mrs. Webster; young- est grandmother, Mrs. Moodie; most grandchildren, Mrs. R. Tyndall. Mrs. M. Batkin thanked all taking part and a sumptuous supper was served with the social committee in charge.