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Clinton News-Record, 1946-10-03, Page 1Clinitc)ri. News -Record WITH WHICH IS aNCORPORATED THE CLINTON NEW ERA No. 40 -68th Year; Whole No. 6221 CLINTON, ONTARIO, THUR'SD)AY, OCTOBER 3, 1946 The Home Paper With The News M L A Favors Larger Government Aid for Smaller Hospitals Titular Competition Keen at C. C. I. Field Day . Ideal weather conditions featured the annual Field Day of Clinton Col- legiate Institute Friday last. The en- larged 'School Area increased the number of entriea and added keener competition in the various events. The morning schedule was held on the CM Campus, while the races in the afternoon were conducted in Com- munity Park. Champions of the various classes were decided ae follows: BOY'S EVENTS -Senior champion, Douglas McDonald; runner-up, Pred lily; Intermediate champion, Charles Hedy; runner-up, William Martell; Junior championship (tied) -Kenneth Armstrong and Cameron Maltby; runner-up, Grover Clare; Juvenile 'champion - Bill Nediger; tunner-up, Francis Denomme. GIRLiS EVENTS -Senior champ- ion, 1VIation Peels; runner-up, Elinor Glew; Intermediate champion, Grace 'Debbi runner-up, Kit Fingland; Jun- ior champion, Jean McKinley; runner.. Up, Anna Glew. Those in Charge Principal E. A. Fines was the offi- cial starter and referee. Miss I. Morris was in charge of the Senior Girls, assisted by .Shirley Hattin, Olive Craig and Lillian ,Stewart. The Intermediate Girls were in charge of Miss &I. Matheson, with assistance of Joan Whitfield, Drat Grasby and Yvonne Thompson. Shirley Hopson, Edna Ball and Alice McKenzie heaped Miss S. Law and Miss M. Hallachey with the Junior Girls. Mr. W. B. Olde Was the director of the Sailor Boys with the help of Eugene McAdam and Norman Smith. M. G. W. Mc- Gee was in charge of the Intermediate Boys with assistance of George Dur- ham and Jack VanEgmond. Bill Hanly and Stanley Falconer helped Mr. N. Garret with the Junior Boys and Gor- don Grigg and Jack Petrie assisted Mr. N. Kinuack with the Juvenile Boys. The booth was in charge of Doreen Armstrong. RESULTS Results were as follows: SENIOR BOYS --Standing broad jumP-Doug. McDonald, Frank Fing- land, Leonard Johnson; running broad jump - Doug. McDonald, Leonard Johnson, Bob Miller.'running hop, step and jump Doug. McDonald, Leonard Johnson, Fred Kirby t run- ning high lump -Doug. McDonald, Leonard abatises's, Frank Fingland; pole vault - Prank Finglamd, Bob Miller; shot put -Jim Jackson, Bob Miller, Jack MacDonald; 100 yard dash-Faed Kirby, Leonard aohnt.on, Doug. McDonald; 220 yard dash - Fred Kirby, Leonard Johnson, Doug. McDonald; 440 yard race -Bill Pal- mer, Fred Kirby.; 1/2 mile race -Bill Palmer, Fred Kathy; 1 mile race - Hill Palmer, Andrew: Neilson. .INTERMEDECAPE BOYS - Stand- ing broad jurrip.-Dan Willer, Charles Hanly, Vern Postill; running broad jump -Charles Hanly, Don Miller, Murray Lyon; running hop, step and jump -Charles Hanly,Don Miller, William Martell; running high jump -Wiliam Martell, .Chairles Hanly, Ross Colquhoun; pole vault -William Martell, Thornton Mirstard, Bill Mat- thews; shot put -a -Vern Postill, Ross Colquhoun, Don Miner; 100 yard dash _William Martel, Charles Hanly, Vern Postill; 220 yard dash -William Martell, Charles Hanly, Vern Posen; 440 yard dash -Charles Manly, Vern Postill; inile race -Vern Postill, Ross Colquhoun, Charles Hanly. JUNIOR BOYS - Standing bayed jump --.Grover Clare, Bill .Chowen, Gordon Lane; running broad jutrip- Kenneth Armstrong, Kenneth Parise, Cameron Maltby; running hop,step arid jump--aGrover. Mare, Robert Tay- lor, Gordon Lane; running high jump --Kenneth Parke, Bill Chowen, jack Tebbutt; pole vault - Cameron Maltby, Hill Chowen; shot put -Rob- ert Taylor, Grover Mare, Cameron Maltby; 100 yard dash - Cameron Maltby, Kenneth Armstrong, Eldon Moron; 220 yard clash - Kenneth Armstrong, Cameron Maltby, Robert Taylor; 24 mile race -Kenneth Arm - Wrong, Cameron Maltby, Robert Tay- lor. .TUVENELE BOYS -Standing broad jurap-Bill Nediger, Bob Man- aghan, Andrew Neilson; running broad jump, -Francis Denomme, John (Continued on Page Five) County Debenture Issue Disposed of at 99.93 The finance committee of Huron County Council met last week to cent sider the tenders for the $250,000 five-yeat debentures, bearing interest at 1% per cent., for the erection of the new Court House. The tender of Anderson and Got investment brok- ers, Toronto, was finally accepted at a price of 99.93. .... FIGHTERS ARRESTED .... GOIDERJOH - Provincial police made four arrests on Saturday and served several summonses on people who participated in a fracu at Dun- gannon on Friday night while the fall fair was being held, GOLDEN WEDDING EAST WAWANOSH-Ai family dinner marked the occasion of the golden wedding anniversary of MT. and Mts. John A. Menzies, concession 10 East Wawanota September 28. The Week's Weather High Low Sept. 26 72 41 Sept. 27 84 50 Sept. 28 84 57 Sept. 29 67 60 Sept. 30 54 32 Oct, 1 49 35 • Oct. 2 63 43 Rainfall -None recorded, Fire Prevention Week From October 6 to 12 By proclamation of His Ex- cellency the Governor-General oa Canada, Fire Prevention Week this year will be observed throughout Canada during the week of Sunday, Oetober. 6, to Saturday, October 12, and The NEWS-REDOIRD. desires to draw this to the attention of its read- ers. During the past few months, Clinton has suffered from two bad fires, and after viewing the holocaust at the Hanover Trans- port fire and speculating on what the damage might have been if the fire had spread, residents do not need to he Warned further regarding the potentialities of fire in this town or any other town. In Canada, in 1945, there was a loss of 891 ilves and $42,000,000 in property damage, a tremend- ous price to pay. Prevention of fire should be a major considera- tion of every citizen. Decide Future Of Red Cross November 4 The September meeting of Clinton Branch of the Red Cross .Society took place on Monday in the Town. Hall with Mrs. W. A. Oakes, the president, in the chair. The next meeting will be held the first Monday in November (Novem- ber 4) for the express purpose of deciding whether to carry en the Clinton Branch of the Red Cross. Feeling of the church groups, on whom the burden of the work falls, is to be consulted. A certificate to the "Women's War Services," signed by Lady Reading, on behalf of the Women of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, has been received and will be hung in the Council Chamber. Minutes of the May 6, 'mad the executive meeting of July 29, were reed and adopted. The treasurer res ported a balance of $544.77. Reports were given by Mrs. C. Cook, 114rs, T. Herman and Barsa Reddy from the sewing, knitting and shipping com- mittees, respeettvely. Mrs. D. J. Lane reported that the following war brides had arrived in town since the last meeting: Mrs. Patricia Bateman, Mrs. Helen Hog- garth, Mrs. Beta Anne McMichael, Mrs. Emily Pickett, Man. • Mathew Spencer, Mrs. Hovey, Mrs. Fitzsim-, mons, and Mrs. Leppington. • I Mrs. G. McLay reported that through the local press and banks, donations up to 221 had been receiv- ed and forwarded to the Windsor area tornado victims. jam For Britain Mrs. W. A. Oakes, hi the absence of Mrs. Miller, the corresponding sec- retary, retported (11 that 194,448 lbs. of jam had beensent to Britain this past year, the Mintoh Branch dona- tion of $200 being spent on 478 lbs. of orange marmalade, (2) that a Centre with Canadian personnel had been set up in Nor- mandy for distribution of food and clothing; (3) that the sewing quotas wihl be sent all ready cut in future; (4) theta canvass of the commufl. ity for Red CA'OSS funds -will be car- ried on in the spring of 1947; (5) Certificates of thanks from Ontario Division of the Red Cross will .be given to each Unit of Clinton Branch of the Red Mose all churches, Lite Mayor, the Council, The NEWS - RECORD, Wesley -Willis Church, Women's Institute, Lions Club, Lon- don Haat' Club, and Clinton Public Hospital. Sewing Report -Baptist Church,. 16 infant vests; St. Joseph's Church, 15 infant vests; Ontario St, Church, 36 infant vests.; Wesley -Willis °hutch 36 infant vests; Presbyterian Church, 20 eiderdown jackets; March of Eng- land, 20 eiderdown jackets; total nutn- ber-143 articles. Mrs. Sloane donat- ed two pairs of stockings, size 17. Knitting Report - Ontario St. Church, 26 baby seekers' and five girls' sweaters; Baptist Church, 25 paixs of girls' socks; Presbyterian Church, 39 sinkers, six pair of girls' socks, five sweaters; Wesley -Willie Church, 10 girls' sweaters, 15 pairs of girlg seas, 18 baby strikers- St. Paul's Church, 20 baby soakers,'five girls' sweaters, five pairs of girls' socks; four pairs of boy's etookiags and six pairs of men's stockings do- nated; total 185 articles. 'Shipping -Report-100 baby seek- ers, 26 girls, Sweaters, 50 girls' .socks, four boys' socks and six men's socks. Trio Have Narrow Escape 'As Truck Crashes Bridge Three workmen of Standard Paving Limited narrowly escaped death early Friday evening when their tractor trailer truck dropped through abridge a half mile south of Wingham on King's Highway 4. The truck, loaded with a caterpillar shovel, crashed through enraute to Wingliatn, the front *heels being the only part of the vehicle above the bridge. The outfit weighed approxi- mately 27 tons and dropped 15 feet into the water. Driver of the truck was John Phil- lips, Toronto. His two companions were Lincoln 1VIoDougal and Graham McDougal, Mount Forest. The latter was taken to Wingham General Hos- pital suffering facial injuries. Ifis injuaies were noeconsideresi serious. Nurses G aduate from Clinton Public Hospital Few charming young ladies grad- uated from 'Clinton Public Hospital as nurses at impressive excercises held in Ontario St. United Church Friday evening last From LEFT to RIGHT, they are: Montgomery, Warren; Miss Mary Miss Kathleen Elizabeth Youngblut, Olive Jane Watson, Strathroy; Miss Dondesboro; Miss Lois IViergeurite Leila May Agar, Brussels. -Photo by Fowler Bros. Studio, Mitchell LIONS ARE URGED TO MEET CHALLENGE OF PEACETIME ERA Walter J. Hodge, Goderich, Deputy District Governor, Zone 3, District A-1, Lions International, presented the "challenge of life itself' in a very thoughtful and inspirational talk to metrubers of Clinton Lions Club on the occasion of his official visit here Thursday evening last. He was in- troduced by J. G. McLay, second vice- president, who was chairman, and was thanked. by Orval Lobit. "In many respects, our peaeetime challenge is more difficult that that of wartime," Mr. Hodge declared. "We must perpetuate the Canadian way of life. Our forefathers fought hard for it, and we must fight for it, too," he stated. .Suitable entertainment was provid- ed by Robert G. McMeekin,in town with the Weston. Construction Cb. ID Q. Lawson reported regarding the radio broadcast here on October 11, of "Ontario Panorama." Hugh Ilawkin&, reporting for the Sports Committee, said the season had been successful, and that the girls' softball club had a deficit of °Mat 22 cents, Thanks to Alex 'faddy. J. A. Sutter, for the Boys and Gitls Committe, said the Scouts now have fine leaders and activities. R. S. Atkey, for the ratorical and "Teen - Age Committee, reported that the committee planned to organize a Teen -Age Club an town. C. H. Epps, for Civic Improvement Committee, reported that purchase of the arena had been completed, but that it needs dressing rooms and a heating system. It was extpected that work would be started soon, A cigarette lighter, donated by W. L. Johnson and Doug. Hall, was won • by J. 31. Btunsdon. Subsidy Discontinued Milk Price Increased Three Cents Per Quart Following removal of Government subsidy on September 30, the price of milk in Ontario increased three cents per quart to the consumer. Explanation of the dropping of the subeidy is given in a release issued by RUTO)1 County Federation. of Agri- culture: , "The Prime Minister; Mr. Mac- Kenzie King. announced at Ottawa, September 25, that the government, aftet carefully examining and re- considering the situation as a whole, has decided that the producer's milk subsidy of 55e per hundred pounds on milk sold for fluid consumption (which is equal to slightly less than 1% cents per quart) should not be continued after 'Reptem,ber 30. "On May 16 last the government announced the continuation of the producer subsddy on fluid milk sales at the former winter rate of 55 cents until September 30 only. On August 27 the House of Commons adopted a resolution urging the government to reconsider this decision in order to en- sure an adequate return to milk pro- ducers without any further increase in the price to consumers. Baby Beef Calf Club Holds Achievement Day Dungannon Baby Beef Calf Club held its Achievement Hat+ at Dungan- non Fall Fair Friday last, with G. E. Nelson, 'Clinton, assistant agricultural representative for Huron County, in charge. Of the ten members enrolled, all finished their project and showed their calves, wIichis considered some - 'what of a record for Club work. Judges were Roy Pepper, RR. 2, Seaforth, and G. E. Nelson. A.wards on calves (all breeds) at the Fair were as follows: Nurse fed: 1 -Kenneth McAllister, Auburn, RR. 2, Shorthorn, 395; 2 -- Don Cameron, Lucknow, R. R. 2. Shorthorn, 392; a - Donald Murray, Lueknow, RR. 2, Shotthorn, 885; 4 - Ilene Sproule, Auburn, R.R. 3, Here- ford, 383; 5 -Kenneth Brown, Dun- gannon, RR. 1, Shorthorn, 380. Pail fel: 1 -Harold Cooke, Luck - now, B.E. 2, Herefead, 390; 2 -Jim- mie Oooke, Luelutow, R.R. 2, Here- ford, 386; 3-J. D. Durnin, Lucknotv, E.R. 2, Hereford, 383; 4 --Betty Niv- ins, Auburn, 11.31. 3, Hereford, 378; 5a -Billie Parks, Dungannon, Here- ford, 875. Showmanshtpawards were: 1 - Harold Cooke, 100; 2-3. D. Durnin, 98; 8 -Don Cameron, 96; 4 -Donald Murray, 95; 5 -Kenneth McAllister, 94; 6 --Jimmie Cooke, 93; 7 -Billie Parks, 92; 8-11ene Sproule, 91; 9 - Betty Nivms, 90; 10-Een Brown., 85 Judging competition and written examination had been held earlier. Final results will be announced later. _stoat -- rine Parking Facilities At Big Plowing Match In the history of he past years of the International Plowing Matches, while accommodations were usually well provided for the people attend- ing the match, there was usually a large question minas regarding the parking facilities for the thousands of cars and trucks that were used as transportation. It was often the ease that the tractors, both for the use of the plowmen and those on demonstra- tion, were ealled in for the utilitarian purpose of pulling some :unfortunate out of a mud hole that had unex- pectedly. deveolped during an unwel- come ram storm. This year, those attending the "Vic- tory Match," on Tuesday -Wednesday - Thursday -Friday, October 15-16:17- 18, may rest assured that the park- ing facilities are the best that have ever existed. The concrete runways that were built for the planes using the Port Albert Airfield during the war years, wilt provide a safe and solid parking apace for thoesands 04 ears.. The committee is anticipating that there will be close to 7,000 cars making use of the area that is being set aside for parking space, and the members are confident that they will be able to almost guarantee that no ear _or truck owner will have any cause for complaint ever these facil- ities tido year. 0 NEWS -RECORD A dl e t s bring quick results. "`ONTARIO PANORAMA" CULNTON BROADCAST TOWN HALL, OCT. 11 "Ontario Panorama," a regular weekly feature of radio station CFRB, Toronto, will be presented from Clinton Town Hall on Friday evening, October 11, under the auspices of Clinton Lions Club, and will be beard over Eastern Canada and parts of the United States. A high class concert programme will be presented, commencing at 8 p.m., with "Ontario Panorama" on the air from 9 to 9.30 pm, featuring interviews on subjects relating to Clinton and district with several local personalities whose names have not been divulged. It is presented by Willard's Ohocolates Limited. Two well known radio figures will be here to not as master of cere- monies - Alan Savage, of Treasure Trail. fame, and Gordon Sinclair - globe -trotter and Canada'sace story Following the concert, a dance is being held in the Town Hall, with music by Ken Wilbee's 'Orchestra. Entire proceeds of the evening will be devoted to Lions child welfare in Clinton and district. GODERICH TOWNSHIP MAN TO BE TRIED FOR MANSLAUGHTER John M. Johnston, RR. 2, Goderich, was committed for trial on a man- slaughter charge by Magistrate A. F. Cook at Stratford Tuesday after an all -morning court session part of which was held. in camera. The 'Goderich Township man is charged in connection with a June 16 accident on Highway No, 7 and 8, east of Shakespeare, in which 18-year-oid Cecil Gapling, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Capling, South Easthope, suffered fatal injuries when knocked from his bicycle by a passing vehicle, Mr. Johnston, also elected trial by judge and jury on a charge of leav- ing the scene of an accident and evi- dence produced in 'the manslaughter count was allowed to stand in :that charge. DT. Joslyn Rogers, depacotntent of analytical chemistry, University of Toronto, identified paint taken from the smashed bicycle as the same as paint chip samples taken from an automobile spotlight frame. The paint chips and the bicycle mudguard had been delivered to Dr. Rogers by Pro- vincial Constable John M. Douglas, Stratford, who was investigating the accident. Defence counsel Frank Donnelly asked the court to consider bail until time of hearing of the case before the higher court. Magistrate Cook dedined to grant bail on the strength of evidence produced at the prelimin- ary hearing. TURNBERRY MAN DEAD WINGHAIVI-Frederick M. Hogg, Turnberry Townhsip farmer, died in Wingham General Hospital. A. life- long resident of this vicinity, he was in : . s 60th vear. Enlarged Bayfield Fair Big Event Of Next Week In preparation for Hayfield Fall Pair next Tuesday and Wednesday October 8 and the Directors of Hayfield Agricultural Society met in the Town Hall, Hayfield, last week with the President, Alfred Warner, in the chair. The meeting was saddened to hear of the passing of their oldest direct- or, Mr. Sam Houston, Who, even up to the end of a long life, was a most energetic worker. He will be much missed id the Fall Fair. Due to the Plowing Match the foll- owing week, it was agreed to hold the Pair on the dates advertised regard- less of the weather, and prize money is guaranteed in full to all competit- ors. Pnize money total over $1,200. Increased Prizes During the year increased accom- modation has been provided for beef and deity eattle and the Society has made further progress with its policy of increasing the number of prizes per class to encourage young exhibit - Ore. PTIZO ITIOTIOJI for Holsteins, Jerseys and Guernseys has been doubled. Prize lists for theep and hogs are due for a thorough revision in 1947. Meanthee a special class for Leicester sheep has been arranged with five prizes per class, this is by way of being a trial balloon and it is hoped that breeders will combine to put on COIVIING EVENTS . 3e a word Minimum Charge 60c • You are invited to keep a data, November 7 or November 8 for St. Paul's Big Variety Show. 40-13 The "Davies" concert in Wesley - Willis Church, Odober 17, at 8 pan. Sponsored by Girls' Club. 39-40-41-b Dance, Clinton) Town Hall, Satur- day; Odober 6, Bert Worth and his OKNX Ambassadors, nine -piece orch- estra. Dancing 9 to 12. Admission 50e. 40-p Willardka' "Ottario Panorama" Broadcast over CFR135 Town Hall, Clinton, Friday, October 11, sponsored by Clinton Lions Club. Concert at 8 p.m., broadcast 9-9,30 p.m. 38-39 40-41-b a really good show of this popular breed. . Big Children's Exhibit Space for the inside display will again be at a premium with well over 1,200 entries in the school child- ren's exhibits. The shield competition promises to be keen, the whiner for 1944 and 1945--S. S. No. 3, Stanley Township -head the list of entries with 30 exhibits from 13 PliPila Plenty of Apples No one need be without a good supply of apples for the coming win- ter. Hayfield district has many fine orchards and fruit is clean and well added this season, There will be a grand display a fruit at the fair and leading growers will be in attendance to take orders. Huron County apples are unsurpassed for flavour. Hayfield Boys' Swine Club will hold its Achievement Day at the Fair on Wednesday, Odober 2. In the Prize List, the Robin Hood specials should be under Section 33, Domestic Sbience, Page 12, instead of Section 9, Doinestie ,Seienee (school children), Page 7. For further particalars of the Fair, see the advertisement on Page Six of this isaue. Included in New Policy Dr. Hobbs Taylor Urges Navy League Tag Day To Be Held Saturday A tag dag in support of the work of the Navy League of Can- ada is being held in Clinton on Saturday, October 5, under the direction of Postmaster G, M. Counter, chairman of the local Navy League committee. The volunteer taggers are girl stud- ents from 'Clinton Collegiate In- stitute, Mr. Counter is hopeful of a generous response from the residents of Clinton and district. 'Since i,ts inception 50 years ago, the Navy League has done a tremendous work in behalf of the Royal Canadian Navy and Merch- ant Navy personnel, and in the operation of .Sea -Cadet Corps throughout the country, the peacetime value of which, as a youth movemnt, cannot be under- estimated. Bean Average Yield Likely 20-22 Bushels "The been hatvest is nearing com- pletion, and although no definite yields have been reported, it is ex- pected that the average yield will be opproximately 20 to 22 bushels per acre," according to Gerald E. Nelson, Clinton, assistant agricutural repre- sentative for Huron County. "The farmers have been blessed with excellent weather to harvest their beans, and the quality this year should be superior to that of last year when almost all beans were har- vested under...yet? unsatisfactory con- ditions, middy wet damp weather. One farmer reports hi& beans to be of excellent quality and very hard in texture" Mr. Nelson stated that many bean fieldshave been seriously affected with bean anthracnose this year, a condition which is rather difficult to explain because it is usually most am:old in wet huniid seasons. Ac- cording to K. R. Hillier, of the Plant Product& Division, Dominion Depart- ment of Agriculture, and inspector for this district, only two per cent math- reenose is allowed for the tegistration of beans, but this year many fields have shown upwards of 80 per cent anthracnose, thus disqualifying such fields from being registered. •. Bean anthracnose is the common- est and most serious disease to which beans are subject, Mr. Nelson pointed out. The disease is caused bby'a fungus which • passes the winter chiefly as dormant *Iva threads in infected seed, and possibly to some extent as spores on the seed. It also is known to winter over on diseased material left in the field and in bean straw. The symptoms of this disease are easily observed, as pods, seeds, leaves end stem are affected. On the pods, sunken, reddish -brown or black spots, usually with rusty -brown borders, are seen. In the centre of these spots, pinkish masses may be noted fre- quently. Affected seeds show dark brc,wn or rusty discolored epots. These are often very minute. On the leaves, the chief sym,ptonc is the brown and rusted appearance of the main veins underneath. Sometimes these appear as if cut or eaten out by the fungus, Occasionally, small holes appear in the leaf, due to the desttue. tion of the veins by the :fungus. On the stems, rusty brown, elongated spots, are sometimes seen. Occasion- ally, these spots are so deep as to cause the stem of the leaf to break at this point. Mr. Nelson stated that the best Method of control ie to use non-in- fected seed. Such seed can be secured by selecting it front disease-free pods. This method is quite simple anti sat- i&feetory for small garden plots of beans and for a seed plot from which to secure a seed supply of field beans for the following year. In the fall of the year, after the beans taperi, gather enough disease-free pods to supply the seed necessary for the following season. Clean seed alone, however, is not enough to insure a healthy crop. It must be planted far enough from infesting fields so that spores will not be carried from the diseased .plants to the healthy plants grown from the clean seed. If an- thraenose is bad, beans s.hodd not be Wanted on the same ground oftener than once three or four years. Bean straw should never be used for man- ure with the bean crop. Do not work among the beans when they are wet with rain or dew. Some varieties of beans are much mote resistant to pod spot than others. These resistant vane ies often ean be used to ad- vantage. Goderich Man Charged • Following Car Crash A ear owned by (Graham Johnston, 3111. 2, Goderich, was sideswiped by a car which did not stop, about nine o'clook Thursday evening last. Harold IMONihinney, H.R. 1, Port Albert, who was standing on the side of the Johnston car, was crushed against the side of the oar. He se ceived painful leg injuries, a possible fractured ankle and head injuries. He was removed to Alexandra, Hospital, Goderich, by Dr. J. M. Graham. Through information received at the scene of the accident by Pro- vincial Constable James Culp and County Constable Salter, Goderich, John F. Little, Goderich, was charged with leaving the scene of an accident, and dangeraus driving. Speaking before an audience 'which filled every nook and cranny of On- tario St. United Church on the oc- casion of the annual NurseW Gradua- tion ceremonies Friday evening last, Dr, R. Hobbs Taylor, Dashwood, MLA. for South Huron, went on record as favoring greater Government aid for the hospitals in the smaller centres of the Province, Dr. Taylor maintained that 85 Per cent of all surgical eases can be treated successfully in the smaller hospitals without patients being re- quired to go to larger hospitals, and for this reasoh should be given every support. "A new policy of the Department of Health must soon be brought in," Dr. Taylor stated. "I represent a 'rural riding. I live in a small town. I know the need and everyone here knows the need of having a hospital in every community." • He referred to the meeting schedula ed here tonight when Hon. Russell 'It Kelley, Ontario Minister of Health, will be the chief s,peaker, and urged Et good attendance. Musical Numbers Rev. W. 3. Woolfrey, minister of the church, acted as chairman. Mrs. E. Wendorf and Miss Elva Walt tse played organ and piano duets. Other entertainment numbers were vocal solos by Mrs. la. M. P. Hulteel; vocal duet by Misses Eileen Sutter and Cora onna Wendorf; reading front Shake- speare's "As You Like It" by Mrs. Mae Ranee MacKinnon; vocal solo by Mts. W. A.. Oakes. On behalf of the board, G. H. Jef- ferson addressed the people, urging them to stand behind the hospital and when called upon to make donations towards the contemplated wing he hoped that their donations would he most generous. Rev. C. C. Anderson addressed the graduating &lass, stressing the fact that "these girls are now going out into their chosen prnfession and if they take Christ with them they can indeed be angels of mercy." Four Graduates Dr. F. G. Thompson administered the Nightingale pledge to the nurses who included Mary Olive Jane Wata son, Lois Margeurite Montgoraerh, Leila May Agar and Kathleen Eliza- beth Youngblut. 'Vain ;Note sGitaIngeat ,taperintend- ant, preseated the nurses with their diplomas mid Miss Nettie Sinclair, the assistant superintendent pres sented them with their pins. Mrs. J. A. Sutter, president of the Hospital Aid, presented gifts from the board. Four charming little flo.w.. er girls, Sandra Addison, Carol Ann Lockhart, Mary Elizabeth Davis and Ireue Hatkin presented the flowers to the nurses. Miss Grainger Honored The occasion did not pass without honor being paid Miss Jessie Graing- er, who is retiring as superintendent after 27 years. Dr. W. A. Oakes, in behalf of the Hospital Board, pre- sented her with a cheque, and Dr. J. W. Shaw, in behalf of the Medical Staff of the hospital, presented her with an easy chair with matching stool, and a cheque. The recipient replied suitably. Previously, a cof- fee table had been presented by the Hospital Aid. A reception for the graduates and their friends was held in the base- ment of the church. The guests were received by Misses Jesde Grainger and Nettie Sinclair. Tea was poured by Mies D. Shaw and M17S. M. D. McTaggart. Ten Farm Auction Sales Advertised on Page $even No lees than ten farm auction sales are advertised on Page Seven of this issue, indicating the continued popu-' levity of MINTON aTEWS-RECORD as a medium for this purpose. Here they are: Friday, Oct. 4 -Wilmer Hewett, lot 29, con. 13, Huila* Harold Jackson, auctioneer. Saturday, Oct, 5-W. J. Miller, two miles eatt and 1% miles north of Clinton; Edward W. Elliott and Charles Dale, auctioneers. 'Satan:day, Got. 5 -George Lowery, lot 24, con, 1, alleKillop, opposite Lions Park, .Sealcarth, Harold Jackson, auct- ioneer. Tuesday, Dot 8-, J. Blake, lot 20, con. 14, Hulled, adjoining Village of Blyth, W. H. Merritt, auctioneer. Tuesday, Out. 5 -John H. Haller, lot 9, Goderich Township. (Huron Road); Edward W. Elliott, auctioneer. Wednesday, Oct. 9 -Milton Wiltse, lot 47, Tuelseremith (Landon Road Survey); Edward W. Elliott and Prank Kirkby, auctioneers. Wednesday, Det, 9 -Norman 'Red- ford, south half lot 39, con. 4, East Wawanosh Townehip, three miles northwest of Blyth; Harold Jackson, Auctioneer. 'Thursday, Oat. 10 - Robert G. lets 13-14, eon.. 17, Goderich Township; Edward W. Elliott, aue. tioneer. Friday, Oct. 11 --John McElroy, lot 30, eon. 4, McKillop; Edwatd W. El- liott, auctioneer. Friday, Oct. 11 -,Arnold Dale, lot 26, con. 6, Hallett; Harold Jackson, auctioneer. A SMILE FOR TODAY Repetition A little girl had been anxiously as waiting a visit from her favorite aunt. When her mother showed her a tele- gram reading: "Missed train, Wilt start same time tomorrow," the young one wasmite perturbed. "But, mamma"she protested tear. fully, "if Auntie starts the same time tomorrow, she'll miss the train again."