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Clinton News Record, 1954-01-21, Page 1!;be Prot HEARD ON THE MAIN STREET this week ., . . and the ' idea is • growing in popularity and momen- tum . . . is that of stores closing hat Six -thirty or so on Saturday ,nights for the next few months, at least . , Seems the old custom of Saturday night shopping is about to go the way of the horse and buggy . . and out -door skating . . The merchants seem to be very interested in trying the scheme at any rate THOSE RESIDENTS OF HURON County who are secretly or out- wardly resenting the proposed in- crease of one cent an ounce for • postal rates . . . have one small • consolation'. . • L. E. Cardiff, M.P. for Huron was. one of the 77 mem- • bers who Voted last Thursday a- gainst the metion for the increase . • . Of course, the 136 members in favour may tell the tale * •FEATHER NUMBER ONE IN the hat of the public works de- • partment. of Clinton . . A tax- payer wishes to express his thanks for • the two jobs well done Streets well plowed out . . and lire hydrants well shoveled out ... IF THERE'S A WEE GIRL OR boy in Clinton to -day who is be- moaning the loss of one small white -cowboy boot . . . with red sole . . . and cheery red heart on the outside . . Then rest assur- ed . . Said small boot is at pres- ent well taken care of . . . and when last seen was drying itself out beside the stove in the police office . . . WE DON'T *NOW EXACTLY whether an apology is due or not •. . If we apologise for this par- ticular type -setting slip, we may only be making things worse. , We are not sorry we called Mayor Agnew a major last week. . . for it goes without saying that he is one of the "major" men in Clin- ton „• The error was caught in time to make a correction before the News -Record was completely off the press . . . Perhaps ten years from now . . . an issue of the paper showing such error may be a collector's item . . . * * * ASIDE PROM knit: GOOD JOB of plowing which the streets de- partment has achieved this season ... we'd like to comemnd the men for the job they have done with shovels . . . in clearing the heaped up snow from the road. side . . . We only wish this office were a little nearer the math intersection . . . This way, it looks as if an- other snow may come along be- fore they work their way down this far . NO matter. . . How- • ever little or much is done, it all helps in the narking situation Good work, boys . . • CONGRATULATIONS: Mr. and IVIrs, T. E. "Cap" Cook, Albert Street, are celebrating the completion of 50 years happily married life next Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Cook were married on Jan- uary 24, 1904. CORRECTION PLEASE In last week's account of the installation of officers in the Lad- ies' Auxiliary to the Canadian Leg- ion, the name of the standard- bearer should have read, Mrs. Norman Fitzsimons. THE NEW ERA -89th YEAR eco THE NEWS -RECORD -73rd YEAR 6' coots a cOpy -- $2.50 a year No. 3—The Howie Popo. With the News Mayor M J. Agnew Reviews Flight CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 1954 • Among the first of the duties of Clinton's new mayor, M. J. Agnew, was that of reviewing officer at the wings parade at RCAF Station Clinton last Friday when he presented wings to six graduating Flight Cadets.' Here Mayor Agnew is inspect- ing• the new Pilot Officers. PliC Awards Manufacturer Compensation For Loss C, H. Epps' application for three-phase power to his shop on Brie street was granted last Thursday, by a special meeting of the Clinton Public Utilities Com- mission, In addition to bringing the power for the service to the building, as required by regula- tions, the PUC also agreed to in- stal the service for Mr. Epps up to a cost of $100. Reason for this extension, was in consideration of the applicant's statement that he had lost approx- imately $800 in the purchase of single-phase motors to operate his equipment, when if the three - PUC Meeting • Next Tuesday The first regular meeting of the 1954 Clinton Public Util- ities Commission is scheduled for 8.30 o'clock in the PUC of- fice, on Tuesday evening, Jan- uary 26. PUC meetings are open to • the public, and anyone inter- ested in the work of the PUC, or anyone who may wish in- formation from any of the conanisSitirters-atroulchleel -free to attend, Artificial Ice Idea Discussed by Hensall Committee Hensel] Park Board was asked at a special meeting there to get complete details of the cost of providing and installing artificial ice in the arena. The project, supported by many of the organizations in the village, was discussed by the council, park board and artificial ice committee to get a better understanding of the situation, Leslie Ball Succeeds A. F. Crdmore As Public School Board Chairman Withdrawing from chairmanship a-- • , of the Clinton Palk School Board board Chairman this year, A. W. CUdmore said, "Gentlemen I've had more hon- ours frorn 'being on the Public School Board than anyone could hope to have. First came the hon- our of welcoming the Governor- General. Then it was my duty and pleaSure to lay the cornerstone of this fine new building, and also my honour to preside at the of- ficial opening of this school, when Dr W. J. Dunlop, Minister of Edu- cation, attended." After 12 years as chairman of • the Board, Mr. Cudinore could truthfully say that he was just as much interested as he had ever been. Re said, "This beard is engaged in one of the thoSt import- ant jobs in the world to -day. It is second only to the Church. I can look at the facesof the board members here to -night and know that the work of the board will continue to be done well." Leslie Ball, appointed chairman of the board for this year, wel- • comed the two new members of the Board to the regular meeting held last Thursday at the school, Si. S. Macaulay, chairman of the • property committee for another year, proffered the thanks of the board and the people of Clinton, t� the retiring president Mr. Cud - more, for his untiring service to the town. He said that as far as he knew the 12 years service was a record, and that he had not heard of any chairman , of the board as faithful as Mr. Cudinore had been. Mr. Macaulay made a motion which was unanimously carried, that the purchasing com- mittee make some investigation into obtaining a suitable memento for Mr. Cudinore as appreciation for his work. The meeting appointed members . of the various committees as fon thyvs: (the first named in each case is chairman), finance, George LaViS, Rev. R. M. P. Bulteel, A. • F. Ohdinore; property, R. S. Mae- • aulay, 0, Levis, L. Houghton; • sports, Clayton Dixon, ',Rev, R. )3ulteel, J. 'Murphy; purchasing, J. Marphy, L. Houghton,: R. S. Mac- aulay; study and welfare, A. P. • Cuchnore, C. Dixon, J. Murphy. The date of the regular meeting of the Board was set for the sec- ond 'Thursday of each month. B. • Gibbings was appcanted repre- lentative to the Clinton Library • Enard for a three year term. Request from the Clinton Lions the event. LESLIE EALL for close supervision of youngsters during free skating periods, and scheduling of these periods so the senior pupils would go to the rink on days when public, skatidg was not 'plannerfor the evenings, was complied with. A further request from the Clinton Lions Club for a scheduling of free skating periods in the morning rather than in the afternoons, was discussed, but on advice of Principal G. H. Jefferson, and general recognition by the Board members it was decided that this would cut hato the instruction periods of the school day too much. An application from Mrs. Doreen Nogalo to the supply staff of the school, was received and given at- tention. Mrs. Reg. Ball and Mrs, 3, D. Thorndike are presently available to the staff when sub- stitutes are required. The principal's report showed enrolment at the school to be 478 during December, 1953. .., Following the regular business of the meeting, the board members joined their wives and members of the staff with their wives and husbands for a social get-together, planned by C. Dixon, chairman of a special committee appointed for phitse or poly -phase service had been available, cheaper motors would have been installed. Mr. Epps said that he had orig- inally asked for poly -phase service eight years ago and had been flat- ly refused ey_Superintendent A. E. Rumball. Regulations produced at the meeting, and e,xplained by Jabez Rands, newly -appointed superintendent, showed that at that time the installed ,load at the C. Xi Epps plan. had dot been sufficiently large to permit instal- lation of the poly -phase service. "Our work was classed as war- time work," said Mr. Epps, "and that regulation would hays( been set aside, if we had gone over the heads of the PUC to request it of the war -time authorities. How- ever, 5 was not advised of •the reason far refusal." Asked by Chairman H. R. Haw- kins why he had not come to the FOC, Mn Epps replied that he had been refused so completely that he had not thought of going further, but had made shift to get along as best he could, Commissioner W. E. Perdue ex- pressed his opinion that the PUC should try to encourage all indust- ries in the town. "That's just what Clinton needs." Mr. Epps Stated ' that his payroll amounted to upWards of $12,000 ,last year; which benefited all Clinton, Reminding the PUC of the re - rent decision of the council not to grant the request of the Par -Knit Hosiery Ltd. for once times the water rate for sewage charge, in the fact of the fact that another similar industry was receiving this advantage, Mayor M. 3. Agnew stated that the action planned by the PUC id this matter would be a precedent, and the spending of the people's money should be giv- en thoughtful consideration. C. H. Epps emphasized the fact that the situation such as this did not come up very often, since other centres encouraged industry, and did not fail to help them in the matter of providing services. He mentioned that if Stratford authorities were approached by an industry wishing service, that city would see that they got it at once. In reply to this, Commissioner George Rumball reminded the PUC that the Stratford commission had been forced to barrow $90,000 re- cently just to pa'‘, interest. He made a motion that the PUC pay half the cost of installing the service, Secretary A. J. McMurray asked what benefit the PUC would gain from the service, and Superintend- ent Rands replied that the mini - MUM rate on this type of service would be $5,04 per month, and if any power at all were uSecl, the revenue would be more than that. The PUC also gave approval for the installation of hydro, water and sewage service to the building which Roy McLeod proposes build- ing at the corner of Albert and Charles streets, Joseph Clegg Wins Kinsmen Suit Draw Five new members Were initiat- ed int o• the 'Kinsmen Club of Clin- ton at their regular bi-monthly meeting held in Hotel Clinton on Tuesday evening. Those to join were Claude Davv, Carman Mc- Pherson, William Nediger, John Clegg and Don C. Colquhoun. President George Ruroball led the Kin in the first initiation cere- mony to be conducted solely by the Clinton club. Sanitary Suit Draw The monthly draw for a made - to -measure suit of clothes was held with the winning of, purchased by Joseph Clegg, R.11,/5, Clinton. The draw was made by Thomas Walker, Woodstock. At the business meeting that fol- lowed the initiation ceremony it was decided to conduct a draw for a child's toy car, and Kin K. W. Colqulioun will be in charge of this project. Kin Stewart Sehoenhals reported that the "town kague" hockey schedule was in full swing. He felt that this year Clinton wOuld be able to send a very good team to Goderich during "Yining Canada Week." Plans were Made to mark na- tional health week at the next meeting. The chairman of the en- tertahunent committee expects to have • someone from the Huron County Health Unit address the club. Wings Parade For Six New P/O's Last Friday the 43rd course of Radio Officers graduated' from RCAF Station Clinton, Ontario. Mayor M. J. Agnew, presented Radio Officer Wings to the six graduates from manber 1 Air Rad- io Officer's School. The graduat- ing class consisted ot Flight Cad- ets D. F. Wheeler, Burns Lake, 33.C.; J. L. Bugdale, Galt, Ont.; F. J. Saunders, Kingston, Ont; R. F. Chapman, Saltcoats, Sask.; W. E. i Hopkins, Halifax, N.S., and, G. T. StArnand, Gray lbourg, Sask. These cadetsv ho came frorn both Eastern and Western Canada have completed 3 Weeks of intens - sive training in the theory and op- eration of airborne radio and radar morse code training, officer train- ing, field survival and the admin- istrative duties of an officer. In addition to this ground school training the use of radio and radar hi flight, in the Air Radio Officers' School Dakota aircraft which have been aptly named "Flying Class- rooms."' After addressing the graduates Mayor Agnew took the salute as the group marched past. Reviewing officer for the day was Morgan J. Agnewh Mayor of Clinton, who received the salute of the parade and then reviewed the wing in the company of Group Captain H. C. Ashdown, MBE, Commanding Officer, RCAF Sta- tion Clinton Speaking briefly to the asseinb. lege of airmen, officers and rela- tives attending the ceremony, Mayor Agnew expressed thanks on behalf of the citizens of Clinton, for the most gracious invitation of the Conunariding Officer to pre- sent the wings to, the graduates. He commended the young men for their deportanent and congratulat- ed them on having passed a diffi- cult course, Mayor Agnew reminded his hearers that, "Easy things are hardly worthwhile and the diffi- cult things in life are appreciated. In the uniform. of Her Majesty, remember that the people of the world have their eyes upon you." In conclusion the Mayor wished the graduates good luck — "the best of luck and God Bless Youl" 0, Yule Season Gay At County Home Much to. the enjoyment of the "Boys and Girls" at the Huron County Home Boxing Day was en- livened by the skirl cif the bagpipes played by Frank 1VIutch, Clinton. On. January 8 a play celled "Swept Clean off her fret" by members of Turner's United chur- ch proved ;to be a hilarious. event. Little Miss Carol Pepper sweetly sang two solosetless this Houk" and "0 Holy Nig'ht". Then home- made candy was leento be distrib- uted later. To wind up the 1953 holiday season, Seaforth Womens' Institute arrived. on the afternoon of Jan- uary 15 with a variety program and cookies, candy and oranges for everyone. Three easy chairs presented to the residents at the County Home before Christmas were provided by members of the the Rebekah lodges in the district. 0 • Petition Now Has 420 Names It is understood that at least 420 names have been af- fixed to the petition to council eoncerning action of the PVC, which commenced circulation last week. Final figures are not available since several conies of the petition were made and two or three have not yet been picked up by those organizing the move. Coming Events 4c a word, 1111111111UM 75e Friday, Jan. 22—Meeting of,";the junior xnembers of the Fish and Game Club at 7 p.m. All young boys interested are welcome. Friday, Jan. 08 --Benefit dance for Tom Elliott in Bayfield Town Hall, Popular orchestra. 3-b Friday, Jan. 00 — Euchre and dance in Varna Hall. Lunch coun- ter and good music. 3-b Saturday, Jan. 03—Mr. and. Mrs. J. E. "Cap" Cook are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary and will be at home • to their friends during the afternoon and ,•• 3-b Saturday, Jan. 23—Baking Sale in the Council Chainbers of Town Hall at 3 p.m. Sponsored by 'Lad- ies' Auxiliary of the Canadian Le- gion. 3 - Friday, Jan, 29—"Threshermen's Ball", Town Hall, Bayfield, cards and dancing. Proceeds for Bay- field Arena. • 3.4-x Saturday, Jan, 30—Auction Sale of good used clothing and other household articles in the Town Hall at 2.30 p.m, Edward Elliott, auctioneer. Auspices St. Andrew's Women's Association. 3-b Friday, Feb. 5—Annual meeting of Horticultural Society in Coun- cil Chamber at 8.00 p.m. Coloured films will be shown. Everyone welcome. • 3-1-b Saturday, Feb. 6 — Valentine Home Baking- Sale. Auspices of LOBA, Clinton, in the Town Hall. 3-b Saturday, Feb. 13 — Valentine Tea at the Chapel Annex, Adastral Park from 3 to 5: p.m.. Auspices Protestant Chapel Guild. ' 3-b Saturday, Feb. 13 — Valentine Bazaar and Tea, from 3 to 540 p.m. in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Auspices: Girls' Club. 2 to 6-b Saturday, Feb. 27 -- Mystery Sale. Home-made baking, aprons, children's novelties. Afternoon tea. Auspices Wesley -Willis Good Will Club. 3-b "An invitation is sent to all to come and enjoy dancing at the Crystal Palace Ballroom, Mitchell, every Friday night to the musk of Clarence Petrie and the Night Hawks." • 1 to 8.b Golden Year For Clinton's Fair Spring Show First Held in 1904 With expectaticks of an espec- ially good Spring Show this year to mark the 50th anniversary of that event,. the directors of the Central Agricultural Society meet- ing last Saturday afternoon, ap- pointed W. R. "Bert" Lobb, R.R. 2; Clinton, president bf the associa- tion for 1954, and the directors were unanimous ihi their wish that A. J. McMurray remain secretary - treasurer for another year. This year will be an anniversary for Mr. McMurray, who has been secretary -treasurer of the society for 39 years, and during that time bas watched and guided the Spring Show in its growth into one of the best such fairs in the country. Mr. McMurray reviewed the 1953 fair, and stated it was planned to be best ever presented at Clinton. Ten four -horse hitches, were among the many livestock entries. Unfortunate weather rained out the fair on May 30, and it was postponed to the following Satur- day. Mr. McMurray had contacted this office that same night and had letters printed to go th each of the exhibitors announcing the change of plan, and through co-op- eration here, being able to obtain stamps at the bookstore on Sun- day, and immediate sorting at the post -office the letters were in the early morning mail Monday. Re- sult of this was an exeeptionally fihe attendance on the second date, though again rain prevented the use of the park. However, Mr. McMurray report- ed that all prizes had been paid in full. The financial statement pre- sented at the meeting, including collection of $162.85; provincial grant of $710; county grant, $200; tovvri grant, $150; township grants, $190; 71 donations, $516; painting grandstand, $282.62; prizes, $1,687; showed a balance of $11.69. No salary to the secretary -treasurer was included in the report, though past minutes of the society allow- ed $50 for that purpose, and $15 for an assistant. A. 3: McMurray indicated his wish to withdraw from the post of secretary -treasurer, since he did not Wish to be the cause of the talk going round, "McMurray's running the show." He said he would gladly step aside and let someone take over the job. He had worked without thought of being paid, in an attempt to creak good feeling between the town and country. He said he believed the exhibitors had a good feeling to- wards Clinton, and he thought also of the secretary. Upon consideration by the direc- tors, who were desirous of having Mr. lvfeMurray remain on the job, they appointed him to it, with Mr. McMurray saying he would give them a definite answer the first week of February, Mel Crith asked him to consider his 'decision Well, "We could not get along without McMurray." Dr. J. W. Shaw, an active direc- tor of the show, after many years in connection with it since its be-• girming, half a century ago, told Mr. McMurray that, 'Wed should be glad to have anyone say you're running the show. Xt would not be the same without McMurray's help, and besides there is no one ready to take over the job. • President W, R. Lobb staled that 1954 was not only the 50th anniversary of the Spring Show, but that if was 100 years since the first fair was held in Clinton. October 1, 1854, the same year that Exeter first held a fair, was the date and the fair was held at County Warden • WARDEN W. J. DALE who has been reeve of Hallett Township for five years, was appointed Warden of Huron County on Tuesday on the first ballot, and is the first warden chosen under -the sys- tem of voting in the court house. His only opponent was Reeve Roy B. Cousins, Brussels. Huron Delegates Meet Minister Re: Housing Representatives from eight mun- icipalities a Huron County met the Hon. W .K, Warrender in To- ronto Monday morning regarding the possibility of lowering or re - Moving the 5,000 -population mini. mum to enable towns such as Clin- ton to enter into the low -rental housing..field. The delegation was headed and arranged for by Tom Pryde, MLA for Huron. Members of the party who met the minister of planning and de- velopment were picked at a meet- ing in Clinton town hall last Fri- day. They included: Robert N. Ir- win, a member of Clinton town planning board; Mayor John Huck- Goderich; Reeve Edward Grigg, Goderich Township; Reeve R A. McKinney, Wingham; Reeve Alvin Kerslake, Hensall; Mayor Dr. E. A. 1VIcMaster, Seaforth; Mayor W. G. Cochrane, Exeter, and Corm. J. Whitmore, Exeter. The delegation was sympathet- ically received by Mr. Warrander, and he promised to take the mat- ter up with Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Two rep- resentatives of Central Mortgage sat in on the meeting. Mr, War - render explained the present set- up between the federal govern- ment and his department. At pres- ent the dominion government pays 75 per cent of the cost of low - rental housing. He pointed out that these houses are built in units of 25 or more. The reason the 5,000 minimum population had been set was that smaller towns normally would not need 25 units. He also said that it was not econ- omical to build less than that number in any one place. There was always the risk that if one industry were to leave a town, the houses would no longer be requir- ed. At the meeting in Clinton Fri- day last a spokesman for every urban centre represented, stressed the need for additional housing in his community. Goderith is the only town in Huron over 5,000 population and they are notv get- ting their second order of low - rental houses. Mayor J. E. Huck - ins of that town was chosen chair- man of the meeting and explained how Goderich had managed to ,get their housing units. He said he Would give all the assistance he could to the other Huron centres in their housing problems. Tom Pryde said he would ar- range a meeting with the minister of planning and development at any time if this meeting saw fit to send a delegation to Toronto, Municipalities represented at the meeting were: Blyth, Clinton, Ex- eter, Goderich, Goderich Town- ship, Henson, Seaforth and Wing - ham. The meeting was called through efforts of Mayor I -lucking of Goderich, and 3. A. Paterson, clerk of Henson. Mr. Paterson expressed Hensall' s urgent need for at least 15 ionises. A new in- dustry in Ilensall—a trailer fact- ory --expects to increase produc- tion fromi 30 to 50 per cent as sbon as possible. Mayor DeWitt Miller and Reeve R. McKinney, Wingham, both said that if more industry wanted to come to Wingham, we could not accommodate env more families. Mayor Miller said, "All towns are looking for industry, and the town that could provide the facilities— and housing was a major one— that is where the industry would locate." Every speaker remarked that there was a lot of talk about de- centralization of industry, but the smaller town under 5,000 popula- tion was not able to enter into the low -rental housing scheme to accommodate these industries, Speakers included: Clerk George Sloan, Blyth; Reeve J. Graham, Goderich; Councillor J. Whitmore, Exeter; Reeve J. W. Nediger and Deputy Reeve Mel Crich, Clinton. Cc:likens:1s of the meeting was that rural as well as urban muni- cipalities should be represented on the delegation in an effort to show the degree of co-operation in the comity. h.. Bad Fire Avoided By Quick Action Clinton Fire Brigade was called out last Monday morn- ing to extinguish a fire that had broken out in the house occupied by Clarence Hugill. The fire was confined to the rear part of the house and al- though the blaze had reached the attic, damage was kept to a minimum. Quick action by Mr. Hugill probably prevented a very serious fire; he threw it clothingibasket that was burn- ing out into the snow and kept threwing pails of water on the fire until firemen arrived. Cause of the fire was undeter- mined. the old race track behind And- rew's barn. Agricultural representative G. W. Montgomery, as guest speaker, recalled that his first experience with the Clinton fair had been, in 1952, and he had thought then that it Was among the best, "As near an ideal show as any: other in Ontario". He stated that the society wasin. good financial shape to continue into 1954, and sug- gested a meeting at least every month until the how was present- ed, and at least two after the show before the annual meeting. - "The men attending this meet- ing are interested. They will con- tinue to 'come and will work if they are given work to do," said Mr. Montgomery. 'He went on to say that his first recollection of Clinton Spring Show was at a meeting in Guelph in 1949, when members of the 100 -strong dele- gation to the International Federa- tion of 'Agricultural Producers from 41 different countries, in Canada as guests of the Ontario Department of Agriculture and the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, who had attended the Clinton Spring Show that year could talk of little else than the excellence of the Show. Directors appointed at the an- nual meeting were; Hullett Town- ship, Reeve W. J. Dale, Thomas Leiper, Jack VanEgmond, W. L. Whyte; Stanley Township, Stuart McEwen, Robert Peck, Anson Mc- Kinley and Elmer Webster; Gode- rich Township, Alf Warner, Bert Lobb, Robert Stirling, Fred Gib- son; Tuckersinith Township, Prank Falconer, Harold Pepper, Robert Allan, Everett P. Roberts; Town of Clinton, Dr. J. W. Shaw, lVfebrin Crith, Dr. George S. Elliott, Win liam Miller, Ernest Brown, 0. L. Engelstad and Neil Campbell. Junior directors are James Snell, James Lobb, Gordon Turner. Three more are to be appointed .by the Junior Farmers, Auditors will be the bank man. agers, O. L. Engelstad- and W. P. Morlock. Officers appointed at the direct- ors' meeting are: President, W. R. Lobli; vice-president, Frank Fal- coner; second vice-president, Mel Crich; secretary -treasurer, A. S. McMurray. The date of the first meeting a the society was set for Saturday afternoon at two o'clock in the agricultural office board room, February 6. A motion also passed to send the president and the sec- retary -treasurer to the meeting of Fair Boards in Toronto the second week of February, with expenses paid. nit. Decker Heads Hensall Fair Board The South Huron Agricultural Society held its annual meeting in . Hensel' last Friday afternoon. President George Armstrong was chairman. G. W. Montgomery, Clinton, Huron agricultural repre- sentative, was speaker. Elected to office were; Past president, George Armstrong; pres- ideht, William Decker, Hay; vice- presidents, Elmer Webster, Stan- ley, Robert McGregor, Kippen. The secretary -treasurer will be ap- pointed later. Directors of the society are; William Decker, Harold Elder, My; Stephen, Allan Walther, Otto Willert; Ukborne, Samuel Dougall, William Lamport; Tuckeismith, Stanley Jackson, Robert McGreg- or; Hibbert, Jack Kinsman, Earl Dick; auditors, Fred Bonthron, R. .1. Paterson, Henson, Finances were found to be in a very sound condition. The society plans to hold a spring stock Show le June, which members premised would be "bigger and better than ever" featuring horses, cattle and other types of stock. Ninety-six calves will be shown by members of the Henson Feeder Club, a $10- 000 project. The calves will be judged and then auctioned, Boys taking part in the project range Inn age from ten to 20, and live in six townships, Hay, Stanley, Us - borne, Tuckersrnith, Hibbert, and . Steplien. A directors' meeting is planned for January 30. o Brucefield United Church annual congregation meeting will be held in the chorch on Tuesday evening, January 26. Same County Mill Rate liyikated At Opening Session of Council William .L Dale, reeve of Hullett Township, has been elected warden of Huron County on the. first' bal- lot, defeating his only opponent, Reeve Roy B. COUSt116, Brussels, at the openingsession of council on Tuesday. • Warden Dale succeeds Alvin W. Kerslake, Hensall, 10 the post. • A. member of county council for the past five years, Mr. Dale has been a member of the county road committee for the past three years and chairman of it last year, In his inaugural address, the new warden predicted that this year would be one of the greatest in the history of the county. At the opening session the fol- lowing appointments were made: R.. 33. Cousins and Clerk -Treasurer E. H. Erskine to be members of the Criminal Audit Board; Deputy - Reeve Arthur Gibson, Howick and Reeve J. Morrissey, Stephen, were named to the county road com- mittee for three years. Wednesday's Session There is a possibility that the ten -mill mill rate of last year will be retained for 1954. It is expect- ed that $417,450 will be raised, while expenditures are slated to be $426,025—a deficit of 88,575. The budget will be a.pistoved at the June session of county council. Highway expenditures in 1953 amounting to $471,557.24, were re- ported. by County Engineer Peter D. Patternson. Road maintenance cost $265,865,42, snow removal eost only $8,021.67; construction of bridges and culverts cost $88,732.- 69; $59,725.42 on road construc- tion and $11,961.31 on maintenance of roads and bridges, • County Home • Reeve R. B. Cousins said in his report on the Huron County Home, at Clinton, that the roof is now on the new addition. Application has been made to the provineial gov- ernment for 20 per cent grant on the cost of construction of the ad- dition. The addition levy is the •biggest in the whole bounty bud- get, accounting for 2.27 mulls. Cost of operating the horrie is also ex- pected -to increase this year, The Weather • High Low High Low 1954 1953 Jan. 14 30 4 38 21 15 81 24 •49 35 16 32 15 50 18 17 17 3 30 13 18 25 2 38 29 19 33 25 85 27 20 42 31 34 27 .Rain.20" Rain: .68" Snow; 6"