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Clinton News Record, 1954-05-13, Page 1Mbe jfirfit COtilinn=== IS NOT filE FAIR THING all, to make much mention of pie's names . . That's a bit personal property that no one had much control over t one has come to mind recently ch seems to be among the more ortunate• . The new public eel principal at our sister -town Exeter, is named: Arthur S. e . . Now it goes without g that even before the first of school next September . . . ten -year-old wit is going to nk up a couple of jokes and e them going the rounds of small fry . . . The akin is dicapped before he begins * * ADING ABOUT THE DOINGS Queen's Park, Stratford the er day . . we notice that al- dy some 15 or 20 picnics have n booked for the summer sea- , . It makes us look forward ' great longing to the time t the Kin plans for a park at nton's southern border are more plete . . There's no reason at why the place will riot be an al one for the holding of family, pp, lodge, farm group or almost other kind of picnic . • . And Wish the Kin godspeed upon e development of their park . . . * * THE SAME TIME, 1V1ArrERS the long-established Clinton Immunity Park are not progres- g so smoothly . , . The loss of ,000 in' the form of -a memento the 100 years of fairs in Clinton eans a great deal , . , But the finite evidence of utter division d confusion among the men and oups which are supposed to be &ministering that Park means uch more . . . Where there ould be complete co-operation tween the Agricultural Society, heTurf Club, the Women's Insti- ite, the Town Council and the 'ons Club, there is distrust and ontention ...It is just too bad ... * • OWEVER, THE THIRD PARK n Clinton, perhaps the oldest, and t present, by all means the pret- est, is the little Library Park... ere is a gem . . Even to the atter of tidiness, the wee park is tate a credit to the men who care or It. . This week the water in e drinking fountain is turned on . . . The other fountain has been cleansed and ready to operate . The flag pole has been painted a.. sparkling white . . . the benches are a elean green and already have been In use for some time.. . Con- gratulations, small park, and your valets . • * * * FLAGS ARE PRETTY. . . Wheth- er they be of the floral variety ter of the banner type . . . The floral variety is one of sweet- sinellihg loveliness . . '.The banner should mean something more than just beauty . . . it is the emblem of the nationhood of its country .. And as such it should be treat- ed. . its far as we know there are only two ways of displaying the flag, and one is by attaching it to a standard, or flag pole, and allowing it to fall free. In that way it can lift- and..fall eia the. breeze, or can hang in graceful folds, or depending upon the angle of the pole, it might hang straight • . The other way is spread on the coffin of someone who has been held in high esteem by his country, and in that" case nothing should be placed upon the flag There is no other way to properly display the flag of our country * * THE PRETTY RED TULIPS, jest comingto maturity at the small park in front of the post - office are a lovely sight right now . •. They are there because of the efforts of the Clinton Citizens' Horticultural Society, and the int- erest those folk take in the welfare and beauty of Clinton . . . Sharp contrast indeed, are the vacant lots throughout the town which show a greet deal of neglect and misuse, * THE FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE Tee held at the hospital yesteeday afternoon Was a huge emcees . . The weather was lovely for going about . . and ladies, young and old, made the trip to the hospital „tor a view of the different rooms, to visit With the sick folk there, and follow it all with the delic- ious tea served by the members of the Clinton Hospital Auxiliary. . They were given a chalice to place their names in the visitors' book, as well .'. This blue book of names has been used for HospitEd Day for the past eight years . . and bears the signature of a great many folk who have visited there . . . No doubt some names will appear on many different Pages during the years ... ' TH No E NEW ERA -89th YEAR 19—The Home Paper With the News CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 13, 1954 ' eco THE NEWS -RECORD -73rd YEAR 6 .cents a copy — $2,50 a year _ New Council Members Serve Adastral Park Pictured are members of the 'new town council of "Adastral Park", RCAF Station, Clinton. Seated (left to right) are Cpl. F. Herdman, ceuncillor; F/S Halliwell, chairman. of, the parks board; WO1 H. Harley, councillor; •W02 W. Wilson, councillor; F/S L. Ouireet, town clerk; F/L N. K. Young, mayor; Sgt. FX. Schultz, councillor; W02 C. S, Pratt, councillor; Sgt. H. C. aeuirhead chairman of the recreation committee; S/L H. W. Keane, chairman of the financial committee. The town council is organized, and performs in much the same manner as the civil administra- tion of the average town. In addition to looking after the needs of the 'Park" citizens, the council is responsible for the administration and general welfare of the community. C of C Appoints Officers For Year Bert Gliddon Accepts Presidency Bert Ghddon was elected chair- ina'n. of the Clinton and District Chamber of Commerce at the first meeting of the newly -appointed directorate, held in the council chamber of the town hall yester- day evening. Mr. Glidden is not a newcomer to the work of the Chamber, having been on the orig- inal directorate in 1947 when the Clinton Chamber was first formed, and he has carried on his interest in the work. Other members of the executive were appointed as follows: vice- president, R. B. Campbell (tenta- tive); second 'vice-president, Neil Campbell; committees: member- ship chairman, J. A. Anstett (ten- tative), asSistant, W. G. "Bill" Schaefer; retail merchants, R. B. "Bob' Campbell (tentative); as- sistant, Dan Walter; public rela- tions,iNeil Campbell, H. E. Hart- ley; industrial chairman, Mitcheal McAdam. Secretary W. D. Dihnin ahd tresaurer it). L. Engelstad were re- tained in their poditions for the year 1954-55. The secretary was authorized to communicate with the owner of one of the vacant lots in town, which is quite definitely untidy, and in need of care, suggesting that a cleanup of the condition be, undertaken. A Clean-up, Paint -up Week in Clinton, will be sponsored by the Chamber toward the end of the month, and the chairman of the public relations committee was left in charge of planning this item. Co-operation with town of- ficials and with citizens in the town will be asked for. The directors decided to take no action at present on a request to assist the Clinton Lions Club In Cadet Inspection At CDCI their project for lighting the main Thi streets of town at the time of the Trade Fair, but favoured instead, seine action towards providing permanent coloured lights in the down town area. Suggestions were given the membership committee towards their campaign for memberships for the coming year, and a further meeting of the directorate is sch- eduled for the final week of May. 0 OF 0CHAIRMAN Bert Glidden was elected chair- man of the Clinton and District Chamber of Commerce at a meet- ing of the directorate here, last night. May Not Accept $1,000 Grant; Board And Society Fail To Agree It would appear that continued failure to arrive at an agreement satisfactory to both the Huron Central Agricultural Society and the Clinton Community Park Board, may result in the loss of a $1,000 grant which is payable this year to the Society. This geant from the Ontario Depart- ment of Agriculture is for the purpose of erecting a permanent structure at the Park to com- memorate the 100 years of fairs held in Clinton, Apparently at the meeting of the Parks board held last Fri- day evening, a motion was placed that the Society be given per- mission to erect a pylon at or near the fotintain, and a struct- ure built there to incorporate the fountain. After long discussion this motion failed to carry. A second motion to perrnit the Society to erect a bandstand across the track from the grand- stand, failed to find a seconder for some time, and when this Huron Municipal Officers Meet; Select Officers; Hear R. A. Orr P. L. Durst, clerk of Howick Township, and president of the Hu- ron County Municipal Officers' As- sociation, presided for the meeting of that group in Londeeboro Com- munity Hall yesterday afternoon, Clerk L. D. Holland and Assessor, 3, W. Manning, Clinton, were among those who attended. Secre- tary J. G. Berry, Goderich, was in attendance. • Warden W. J. Dale, Hulled Township, welcomed those present to the meeting, and Jim Paterson, clerk of Hensel], introduced the guest speaker, Deputy 1V1inister W. A. Orr of the Department of Muni- cipal Affairs, who was accompan- ied by his assistant Warren Pack. Mr. Orr gave a lengthy discus- sion of amendments to acts which affect municipalities and intimated that the provincial government was paying to Huron an equivalent i of 31 mills n the form of subsidies. He suggested that rural and ur- ban developments won't mix, but that when a subdivision starts to develop in the township, either the owner or, the township should ask for it to be annexed to the town, The cost of services to new prop- erties is so high that it cannot be spread fairly over the assessment of farm lands. He also addressed a few remarks to mayor and reeves, advising them that they, as senior officers in the municipality, should keep digging at the hired officials to keep them moving, to that the townsfolk get their money's worth. He gave as example the fact that the treasurer should have the books closed and ready for the auditors to commence their work by March 1, and complete it dur- ing that month. (Clinton's books were closed on January 18 this year.) Another example given was that the aSsessor should have the roll complete, balanced and turned in to the council by September. If he cannot do this, then said „Mr. Orr, he should be replaced. (Clin- ton's roll was turned in about a month early this year.) A delicious turkey dinner was served by the members of the Lon- desboro Women's Institute. Elected to office were: honorary president, A. H. Erskine, Goderich; president, Harry Strang, Usborne Township; first viee-presideht, John .Eckert, McKillop Township; second vice-president, Sohn Mor- rissey, Stephen Township; execu- tive, for a one year period, Whit- ney Brokerishire, Hay Township; two years, Douglas ,Holland, Clin- ton; three years, George Cowan, Hulled Township; treasurer, S. H. Blake, Goderich; secretary, John s Friday - Kinsmen Hope For Good Weather; Bingo For Park Members of the Kinsmen Club of Clinton are anxiously watching the weather forecasts as Friday draws near. Friday night they are staging their monster bingo in the arena and the club feels that the weatherman will have a lot to do with the success of their bingo. Clinton Kinsmen have gone all -opt te provide bingo fans an opportun- ity bf havinga chance at some really big prizes, headed by a brand new 1954 Plymouth veiled ,at$2;500 and includihg h television •set valued. at $350; two special for $me2s5foeragh1.00 each plus 15 games • Park Project Townsfolk had a preview • on Tuesday of the smart appearance of the Clinton District Collegiate Ihstitate-.64e, t Corps, as they will appear oh p7M•a&e for inspection this Friday evening. The time for inspection has been planned in the evehing so that as many parents, friends, and other interested folk as possible can attend. There are more than 300 boys and girls taking part in the drills and demonstrations on Inspection Day. They are under the direction of cadet instructor G. -W. McGee. On Friday their work vvill be re- viewed by Major W. O. Roney, Of- ficer Commanding I. and A. Cadre, Western Ontario Area, London. Also taking part will be the Bugle and Drum Band made up of CDCI students, and they will be led by three pert young majorettes, CDCI has been fortunate to have one cadet chosen to go to Banff National Cadet Carrie this suns mer. Cadet Sergeant Barry Ynng- blut, Auburn, is one of 34 boas chosen from the cadet corp's of Western Ontario to attend , this cam's for three weeks, beginning in July. Some years ago, Ken Wood, Londesboro, attended a similar camp. was achieved, only a few voted. Without an unanitnous decision in favour of the bandstand, Mr. McMurray representing the Soc- iety felt that no aetion could be taken. The Ontario Department, ap- parently, would favour a pylon, or a set of entrance gates, and they would go along with the Idea of a bandstand. The sugg- estion of the Park Board, chair- naaned by W. E. Perdue, was that if a stand were erected as suggested, it would cut off the view of folk in the grandstand, who attended the ball games played at the park. The Park Board (following a meeting on April 23 when the idea received partial approval), proceeded to have plans drawn up for the proposed ticket booth at the entrance gate. The booth was to be of permanent struct- ure, and modern design. How- ever, it did not meet the approval of the Department. Faced with the choice between the bandstand and the pylon, the Park Board failed to come to any agreement whatsoever. It is possible that the grant will not be accepted. The Weather 1954 1953 High Low High Low May 6 47 28 69 41 7 57 37 66 49 8 51 30 72 48 9 47 38 79 43 10 52 33 80 49 11 48 40 74 56 1 !S37 75 47 "Bell" Purchases Seeley Lot For Dial Exchange Rain: .58 ins, Rain: .57 ins. G. Berry, Goderich. Clinton Lions Entertained At. Past President's Night a member of the agricultural branch of the'Pakistan government who is in Canada observing an learning modern farming methods; W01 "Rusty" Brown, RCAF A nomination .committee headed, by Russ Holmes presented its re- port of the officers for the 1954- 55 term, as follows: president, R, S. Macaulay; first vice-presideht, Ken 1VIcRee; second vice-president. Joseph Murphy; third vice-presi- dent (one to be elected at the next meeting), Ross Middleton or W. IS. McAlpine; secretary, 0. L. Engelstad; treasurer, F.-13. Penne, baker; lion tamer, Charles Wilson; tail twister, "Dick" Jacob; one- year directors, J. H. Hrunsdon and John Lavie; two-year directors, A. L, Colquhoun, and Wilf Parker. Guest speaker for the past presi- dent's night was Scott Lindberg, now living in London, but former- ly of the Belgian Congo, South Africa. Mr, Lindberg is a friend of Lion John Parker, both having been born in the same village in Scotland. Mr. Lindberg owns a textile business in London, and also a machinery" importing business in the Belgian Congo. He is a former Major in the British Army Intelligente Corps. The speaker, who has travelled extensively in .Africa, gave a good description of the beauty of Africa, its different tribes of natives and its animals of every description. Mr. Linberg spoke of the de- velopment of the Belgian Congo In Central Africa. He mentioned whet high regard the early mis- sionaries to central Africa had for the future development of this country. The Congo is rich in all minerals; if the diamonds there could be mined more economically they might some day be sold as cheap as coal. Modern machinery is now being imported into the country and some day it will be highly developed. The speaker gave a marvellous picture of the great panorama of Wild animals to be seen in Africa; he described the equatorial forest, its beauty, animals, the pygmies, the smallest and tallest men • in the world; the Zambezi and Congo rivers which handle water from Six months of torrental rains. In his opinion Central Africa holds the most marvellous beauty in all the world. Mr. Lindberg was introduced by H. R. Hawkins and thanked by 0. L. Engelstad. One hundred per cent attend- ance pins were presented to 26 Lions by past presidents W. E. Perdue and C. W. Draper. Lion Ken McRae was made a Key mem- ber of Lions International for his work on the membership commit- tee this year. The past presidents had aeeang- ed for special .draw prizes. The winner of the first prize was Mr. Lindberg, the guest speaker, and his prize was a real live rabbit; other winners were Wilf Parker, WA Bro.vn and Stewart Middle- ton. The past presidents of the Miss Elizabeth Falconer was club were presented with miniat- chosen in Legion Public Speaking ure coal scuttles by president Aldis zone contest here, to represent the after the meeting had been turned zone in district finals at Hamiston, back to him. Something new was held at Clin- ton Lions Club meeting Tuesday evening in St. Paul's Parish Hall when the past presidents of the club took over the business and program of the meeting. Lion President R. M. Aldis open- ed the meeting and immediately turned it over to Past President H. C. Lawson and his committee of past presidents for the evening. J. E. Jacob acted as tail twister, while Lorne Brown was the Lion tamer. For entertainment they had Hu- ron County's grand old fiddler, William Hyde of Hensall, who will be 90 years old in July. He played his violin at intervals throughout the meeting, accompanied by Lion If the bingo turns outto be a Sgt. Frank &lemon at the piano. financial success the members of Other guests were G. S. Kahn, the club intend putting the pro- ceeds towards their park project and thus bring Clinton that much closer to a fine park where fam- ilies will be able to hold reunions and possibly a swimming pool will be situated where children will be able to play under the watchful eyes of a park supervisor. It is the feeling of the Kinsmen that Clinton is in need of a de- velopment such as they anticipate and with the support of the resi- dents of Clinton in their money - raising projects the Kinsmen will be able to fulfill that need. If you are in favour of the Kinsmen park, show your willingeess to help them by attending the bingo tomorrow night (Friday, May 14). Remember —you might ride home in the new Plymouth. No Clinic Needed . In. Huron County This Year At a meeting last night of the Huron County Crippled Children's Association, it was learned that there are not enough cases of crippled children in Huron County to warrant a clinic this year. But, after the 40 cases reported, have been further looked into by Miss Elizabeth Wallace, of the Ontario Society for Crippled Children:Lon- don, those needing specialist ad- vice or treatment will be taken to Victoria Hospital, London, at a later date, possibly late in June, the meeting in Huron Dr, E. A. McMaster, Seaforth, presided at 1 County Health Unit offices here: Clifford H. Epps, Clinton, was sec- retary. Lioris Clubs represented at the meeting were Blyth, Clinton, Exeter, Goderich and Seaforth; also Miss Norah Cuninghame, dir- ector of nursing for Huron County Health Unit; Miss Clare McGowan, of Huron County Children's Aid Society; and Miss Wallace. Miss Wallace remarked that the situation in Huron of such a small number of crippled cases needing clinic or specialist help, is general in counties throughout western Ontario where there is a county health unit operating. All crippled or defective child- ren were reported by the various public school teachers in the county and have been screened by the Huron County Health Unit nurses. Out of this only 40 cases require specialist attention. These Will be taken to London for diag- nosis late in June by parents or Lions Clubs in the district from whichthey come. At the first clinic in 1950, 102 cases of crippled children were diagnosed at the clinic here; in 1952 the number of cases doubled to 210, and this year only about 40 need specialist attention. Property on the south side of Rattenbury Street between Albert and Orange Streets has been pur- chased by The Bell Telephone Company of Canada for the event- ual construction of a dial telephone exchange to Serve Clinton, W. W. Haysom, the company's manager for this region, announced this week. The property, Which has a front- age of 68 feet, Was purchased from Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Seeley, Clin- ton. "While the present common bat- tery system provides a good qual- ity of service, the Clinton exchange will eventually be converted te dial operation," Mr. Haysom said. '"Therefore, we have purchased this land to ensure that we have a suitable location on which to erect a dial exchange building when re- quired" • 'While it is not now possible' to predict when the change to- dial Will be made, the manager pointed out that the question is under con- stant study. "Clinton telephone users can be assured that, before the time the dial telephone system becomes necessary from a service stand- point, plans for the conversion will be already well under way," he Salvation Array Makes Appeal; Give Generously Once a year the Salvation Army makes its appeal for funds to carry on their work in the district. They use this money for relief purposes, the care of transients, and for . sending baskets of food to needy families. This year they have set an objective in this district of $2,500, and they will be canvassing Clinton during the week of May 17, to give people here the opportunity to give generously. Miss E. Falconer Enters Speaking Finals In Harriston Next Month Miss Elizabeth Falconer, a pupil of grade 8 at Clinton Publie. School, was' adjudged the best speaker at the zone finals of the Canadian Legion public speaking contest held here in Clinton last Friday. Members of the Ladies' Auxil- iary to the Legion had kindly con- sented to the finals being held at their meeting. Elizabeth is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Falconer, Tucker - smith Township. Her father is chairman of the Clinton District Collegiate Institute board, and her mother is teacher of kindergarten at the public school. Commenting on her. speech giv- en on the stibject, "Why I ern Happy to Live in Ontario", the judges commended her on her steady, slow rate of speaking and her. method of covering the wider aspects of her subject so her hear- ers were given a broad outlook They, did mention the fact that she was a bit nervous, and would de well to try to overcome this. Judges of the zone contest were Mee. )3ernard Hall, Blyth (former- ly a teacher); Miss J. C. Ferris, CDCI staff and John Lancaster, teacher for Tuckersmith Township School Area No. 1, at Turner's. , The only other speaker was Miss Eleanor Yeo, a pupil of Holmes - Ville public school, who had won the district finals here in Clinton a week ago, with her subject "An Outstanding Canadian—W, L. Mc- Kenzie King," Both of the girls were eresented with silver trophies and diplomas, by J. D. Thorndike, Coming Events 4e a word, minimmn 750 Saturday, May 15—Bake Sale in Brucefield at Patereoras Garage, 130 p.m. Auspices of WMS. 19b Wed. and Thurs. Evenings, May 29-20—Remember the concert in Clinton Public School. 16-7-8-9-b Thursday, May 20—Bingo, two weeks from to -night, Thursday, May 20, same prizes--sarne num- ber of garnet. Jackpot $55.00 to go in 52 numbers. 19-20b ThursdaY, May 20—Bingo in Le- gion Memorial Hall, Kirk Street, 8.30 p.m. Proceeds: building fund. 19-20b Saturday, May 22—Annual Blos- som Tea and Bazaar, St. Paul's Parish Hall, 3-5 p.m.; auspices: Friendship Club. -• 19-20b May 28 -- Hayfield Town Hall, 8 p.m. A variety program present- ed by the Guides followed by the coloured film, "A Queen is 'Crown- ed". Admission, 50c, children 25c, 19b Friday, June 4—Western On- tario Champiouship Fiddlers' Con- test for the Free Press Trophy, Hensell. 17-8-9-b Dance -to the music of Clarence Petrie and the Night Hawks every Friday night from 10-1 at the Crystal Palace, Mitchell, 18 to 21b Collegiate Board Lets Tender For Addition zone commander, Clinton. Miss Falconer will represent the zone in the district finals in Her- riston in June. BEST SPEAKER A tender from Thomas Con- struction Company, Galt was accepted by the CDCI school board at their monthly meeting held in the CDCI last night. The amount of the tender the lowest of the six received, was $158,- 701.00. Other tenders received were from Bahaglia Construct- ion Company, Guelph, $169,110; Ball Bross Kitehener, $166,000; Gaffney Construction, Stratford, $162,574; McDowell, Centralia, $161,182; and David Ross, God- erieh, 159,000. The accepted tender will now have to have the approval of the Department of Education, and when that approval is received the contract will be drawn up, eigned and work will be com- menced. It is expected that it will take a month before much headway will be noticed. A representative of the arch- itect for the new addition pre- bented the tenders and answ- ered, all the questions of the board, Hospital Day Attracts Over 180; Visit Hospital; Stay For Tea Hospital Day at Clinton Public Hospital yesterday afternoon was a great success, when over 180 persons took a conducted tour through the hospital corridors, and visited with patients. Many visited the newly -decorated op- erating room, and viewed the new equipment there. General convener for the day was Mrs. George Beattie, who made plans for the tour and for the Florence Nightingale Tea served downstairs. Receiving were Mrs. Harry Ball, president of' the Hospital Auxiliary, and Miss A. B. Sinclair, Reg. N., superintendent at the hospital. In charge of the guest book, which was decorated in the hos- pital colours of blue and yellow, was Mrs. Lillian McKinnon. Directing visitore- to the tea- room after the qpnducted tour, was Mrs. G. M. Counter. Mrs. IVIalcolm McTaggart and Mrs. Alec Haddy poured tea at the s Resignations Received Letters of resignation; were received from Miss Joan Gra- ham and Miss Jean Ferris. Miss Ferris has accepted a position day. Twenty-nme sat down to a on theetaff of Medway High , turkey. dinner. School near London, while Miss I Mrs. Anderson was the former Graham is leaving the teaching Florence Patterson, daughter of profession. the late Mr. and Mrs, Donald Pat - New Teachers terson and was born in Auburn on . Two more teachers have been May 9, 1874. In 1901 she married engaged to fill the vacancies on William Anderson, They farmed the teaching staff. They are Miss until 11 years ago when they re - Catherine Haig, from Nova Scot- tired to Auburn. Mr. Anderson ia, and Miss Mary Madden, Ott- Passed away in September, 1944. awa. The former win teach Following her husband's death, history with Miss Madden, Eng- Mrs. Anderson lived alone until lish and Latin. All other teachers five years ago when she fell and on the staff were re-engaged. fractured her hip. Since them she —..es has lived among her family. prettily decorated tea table, which was covered with a lace and cut - work cloth. Blue candles and the centrepiece of yellow for- sythia, daffodils arid blue hyac- inth, made a charming setting. 1VIrs. Clifford Epps was in charge of the floral decorations. .Assisting in. the dining room were: Mrs. William Morlok, Mrs. Doug. Bartliff, Mrs. Orville Stanley, Mrs. Walter Newcombe, Mrs. Bailey, Mrs. John Nogalo, Mrs. Art Knight, Mrs. Elliot Bartliff, Mrs, William Counter Mrs, Norman Carter and Mrs. A: J. McMurray. Mrs. Frank Fingland and Mrs. H. C. Lawson were in charge of arranging the special tea trays which were served to the pate lents in the hospital who had recuperated enough to enjoy them, Assisting were Mrs. J. A. Addison, Mrs, H. Grisdale Mrs, Doug. Andrews, Mrs. D, Pal- mer, Mrs. Wesley Holland and Mrs. Don Kay. Auburn Lady Is Guest of Honour At Eightieth Birthday Celebration (By our Auburn correspondent) day also. Mrs. William Anderson was the The family placed a beautiful guest of honor at a party held at basket of flowers on the commun- the home of her son-in-law and ion table of Knox United Church daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon on Sunday in honour of their mo- aVIcClinchey, Auburn, on Sunday, then on the occasion of her 80th birth- Mrs. Anderson is enjoying good health and her many friends wish her many more birthdays. She has two sons, Oliver, on the County Hom.e home farxn; Thomas, Elsa, Yukon; two daughters, Mrs. Gordon (Lil- Cornerstone \till lian) McClinchey, Auburn- Mrs. Goderich; 13 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The cornerstone of the new ad- Mrs. Anderson is a member of dition to the Huron County Home Knox United Church and the will be laid in official ceremony on WMS; also a member of the Wo - Wednesday afternoon, May 26, at men's Institute. 2.30 o'clock. T. Pryde, MLA for Among those present for the Huron will lay the stone, and other happy occasion were Mrs. Ander- Officialswill be present. Ceremon- son's sister, Mrs. Albert* Shackle- ies will be under the direction of ton, Toronto; Miss Mary Shackle - Warden W. J. Dale, ahd Roy Cous- ton and Mrs. James Scobie, Toren - ins, Brussels, chairman of the to; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cox, County Home Committee. Auburn. It was Mr. Cox's birth - Worthy (Dorothy) Fowler, le.R. 5, Be Laid, May 26 Frank Gibbs Has Family Party On 80th Birthday Frank Gibbs, Princess Street, was the recipient of a surprise family reunion, on Sunday, May 8, whee he reached his 80th birthday. Also on that day, his son, Harold and his wife, Elaine, celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary. Mr. Gibbs' daughter, Mrs. Victor Falconer (Sadie) was the proud hostess for the reunion which was held at her home on Princess Street. . Those attending included: Dr. and Mrs: Harold Gibbs and four children, Sandra, Judith, Frank Jr. and Brian; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gibbs, all of Hamilton; Mr. and Mrs. . Erlin Whitmore, Seaforth; Mr, and Mrs. Harold 1Vforrell, Clinton, and Lois Falconer, Clin- ton. Frank was the happy recipient of numerous gifts. He is in good health and modestly boasts he will live at least another ten years!: