The Huntingdon gleaner, 3 février 1954, mercredi 3 février 1954

[" What you don't know would make a great book, \u2014 Sydney Smith (1771-1845) THE HUNTINGDON GLEANER THE LEADING ADVERTISING MEDIUM IN THE DISTRICT OF BEAUHARNOIS Subscription: $3.per year, 7 Cents a Copy NINETY-FIRST YEAR York Street Sewer to Be Included in Referendum Large Number of York St.Residents Present Petition to Council For Its Inclusion At the Huntingdon Town Council Meeting \u2018on Monday night it was evident that something more than usual was afoot.The gallery was fllled to overflowing, and many sat or stood in the hall outside the council chamber.All members of the council were present except Alderman Lefebvre and Mayor Cappiello was in the chair.The minutes of previous meetings, including a special meeting to decide on the purchase of a new truck were passed.The sale was given to C.J.Kyle for a Dodge truck.A large number of bills were passed for payment.A letter from the C.N.R.was read with regard to the setting of this year's water rate to that company.A claim for damage occasioned by the daughter of Mrs, Lucien Hart falling at the municipal skating rink and breaking her leg was read.It was declded to turn the claim over to the insurance company for adjustment, byt it was not known for sure if this insurance covered this type of accident.Then came the big business of the evening \u2014 a petition for residents of York Street to have their sewer and water project included in the proposed referendum.The referendum was decided upon at a previous meeting and did not include the York Street project.These people on York \u2018Street have been coming to the council meetings for several years now and ing for this work to be done.They have been promised that it would be done once the plans were made and a referendum could be proceeded with.If the result of the referendum was for, then the work would be done.The por- ject was not allowed at the prev- jous meeting because it was thought that it would make the taxes too high.Ways and means were looked into as to a means of raising additional taxes, but none were found.The public works project were voted through for an amount of $80,- 000, excluding the York Street ob.! In view of this, there is no doubt that the residents of the street decided that a full scale protest was in order.There was no doubt that those present had blood in their eye, but they were quiet and orderly all through.listening to the various arguments and very rarely breaking in the council.* The discussion was a long drawn out one and occupied most of the meeting time.While much was said during the time, there is not much that can actually be recorded as of news value.At the outset ,Mayor Cap- piello said he would like all projects that had been planned being included in the referendum and including the works done in the past year.These people have been waiting for a very long time and have made many representations to the council., Alderman Picard and McGer- rigle were not in favour of including the project as they felt it would raise the taxes to about 20 mills and this would be a deterrent to Industry coming here.It was decided to read the financial statement for 1953 first to see the condition of the finances.It was discovered that a surplus in operating had been made in the sum of $6,652 and that the balance of surplus was $5,069.12.This was considered very good at a tax rate of 16 mills, one lower than the previous year.With that Mayor Cappiello called for a vote on the York Street job, but no one was ready to make a decision.The discussion went on and at this time there were a few who spoke a word or two from the gallery.It was asked that a resolution be made to include the York Street job and this was finally made with two dissenting.derman Tremblay, Caza and McWhinnie were for, while Aldermen Picard and McGerrigle voted against.Mayor Cappiello said that had Alderman Lefebvre been present and voted against to make a tie vote, he would have voted for it.At this he was loudly applauded by York Street residents.The York Street project has an estimated cost of $36,000 and with this added to the previous total for the referendum, the amount now sought will be $117,- 000.This will cover the territory between the foot of Cem- tery Street to Bouchette Street and eliminate the Sullivan sewer over which there has been quite a controversy for several years.Alex.Patenaude was again granted rights at the Town Dump.Mr.E.J.Holm asked permission to have a storage tank for his oil at his premises on Cha- porary arrangement for the winter months.It was granted.Leaves For New Position Annual Congregational Meeting at St.Andrew\u2019s Steady growth and sound finances were reflected in reports presented at the annual meeting of St.At Brampton Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Huntingdon, which took place on Thursday of last week.Following a diet of worship DONALD H.McCAIG Donald H.McCaig who has been a resident of \u2018Garden City, Hun- tingdon, is leaving this week to assume his new position with B.H.Bull & Son, Brampton, Ont.Donald McCaig is the fourth son of the late Robert and Mrs.Mc- Caig, Ormstown, Que.He is also a graduate of Ormstown High School.During his \u2018\u201cteen\u201d years he took an active part in Calf Club work, in fact he made a start in that work when he was but 9 years of Brampton Jerseys, age, when he helped his oldest brother to show his calf.When he was 19 years of age, in 1946, he and Eric McCartney first of all represented their Ormstown Calt Club at the Provincial Elimination Judging Contest at St.Hyacinthe, where they took top first place and thereby won the honour of being the Dairy Cattle Judging to represent Quebec Province in the Inter-Provincial Club Judging Contests at the 1946 Royal Winter Fair.At the Royal Winter Fair the Ormstown, or rather the Quebec Provincial Dairy Team made the highest aggregate team score and thereby won the championship of Donald individual the Dairy Cattle section.also had the highest score, During the winter of urse at the Provincial School, St.Hyacinthe.In May 1949 Donald McCalg was apointed Fieldman of the Canaan Jersey Cattle Club for Que- and the Maftitimes, which ter- in TY was subsequently extended to cl Also in Quebe became Secretary of the ¢ Jersey Cattle Breeders\u2019 As- on, In addition to his field rito ude 1949 Eastern Ontario.Sociati And extensio Du n work.conducted by the minister, the | meeting wal presided over by the Chairman of the Board of Managers, M-.L.M.Kelly.An increase in communicant membership was noted in the Session Report and encouraging progress in the work among the children.The Women's Missionary groups reported their objectives attained, while the Board of Managers and Ladies\u2019 Aid groups showed a year of activity and progress.Improvements to chuich property included the installation of new steps at the church entrances and the re-grading of the manse lawn.A generous beques\u2019 from the estate of the late Mr.John Ross to St.Andrew's Church was reported |by the Treasurer of the congrega- i tion, Mr.W.E.S.McNair.A committee was appointed to consider the best means of providing permanent recognition of such benefactions within the Church and to report back to the congregation at a later date.Four members were elected to the Board of Managers for the ensuing year to replace the retiring members: L.M.Kelly and Jon Proudfoot re-elected William Graham and William Todd.A vote of thanks was extended to the Board of Managers for their with special mention being made of the diligence and faithfulness of Mr.McNair as Treasurer.The meeting ciosd with the Bene- teauguay Street.This is a tem-\u2019 excellent services during the year, diction by the Minister after which Classifiers of Canadian Jersey Cattle Club for Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes.During his tenure of 1946-47 Donald attended Macdonald College and during the two following Winters he attended the Breeding Dairy ring the past two years he has service, he has acted as judge of and several local on two separute occasions.which there are 13 individual units and herd employees.The herd ls now comprised of around 1,000 head of purebred registered Jerseys.A reduction from the past year on account of that some 400 head were sold to go to South America, Mexico, etc.Mrs.Donald McCaig (the former Miss Dorothy McNaughton), their boy and two girls are proceeding to Brampton around the first of March.Jerseys on different occasions at the Nova Scotia Provincial Show shows in New Brunswick and Quebec.He has also judged the Eastern Ontario Jersey Championship Show on three separate occasions and the Western Ontario Jersey Championship Show His new position is that of Farm rand Herd Manager of the internationally famous Brampton Jersey Farms of B.H.Bull & Son, Brampton, Ont.The farms of that firm now comprise some 1400 acres on with a permanent staff of 39 farm HUNTINGDON, QUE., WEDNESDAY.FEBRUARY 3rd, 1954 Farm House Destroyed by Fire West of Cazaville McMillan Again Heads Dairy Group GILBERT MACMILLAN HAMILTON, Jan.25.\u2014(Special) \u2014Gilbert MacMillan, Huntingdon, Que., was re-elected president of the Dairy Farmers of Canada at the directors\u2019 meeting recently.Other officers and committee members elected are: Gordon Love- ridge, Grenfell, Sask.first vice- president; W.B.Rettie, Fergus, second vice-president; R.F.Lick, Toronto, Dr.H.C.Bois, Montreal, Charles Milton, Toronto, W.O.Coon, Elgin, and F.W.Maddock, Entwistle, Alberta, executive mem- ers.Members of the policy committee on publicity are J.T.Monkhouse, Winnipeg; A.H.Mercer, Vancouver; J.W.Maxner, Windsor, NS.and the executive.Public relations management committee is composed of: Charles Milton, Erle Kitchen, Toronto; Gilbert MacMillan, Dr.H.C.Bois, R.F.Lick, W.B.Rettie, W.O.Coon (alternative) and P.D.McArthur, Howick, P.Q.(alternative).Other directors are: J.J.Brown, Vancouver; R.P.Gibb.Edmonton; Thomas L.Brooks, Grenfell, Sask.; Willlam Elliot, Winnipeg; K.M.Betzner, Waterloo; J.E.Nephew, Woodstock; Jean B.Lemoine, Montreal; John K.Dickson, Ormstown, P.Q.; Frank E.Lutes, Berry Mills, N.B.; Amos Hubley, Summerside, PEI; Norman R.Martin, St.Thomas; J.W.Pawley, Forks of Credit, Ont.and Arthur Benge, Merlin, Ont.Huntingdon Protestant Cemetery Company Annual Meeting The Annual Meeting of the Hunt- yingdon Protestant Cemetery Com- uary 28.A statement which was read showed a profit for the year 1953.The election of officers for resulted as follows:\u2014 President \u2014 Alex Robb Vice-President \u2014 Gordon Mclean Secretary-Treasurer Gordon Lanktree 1954 Management Committee \u2014 George Munro, Gordon McLean, A.A.Antoine, A.A.Lunan.The following Trustees were appointed: Alex Robb, George Munro, Gordon McLean, A.A.Antoine, A.A.Lunan, J.Lanktree, B.A.Rankin, D.L.Brown, C.M.Oney, Chas.Reid, W.J.Tannahill, A vote of thanks was passed to Mr.J.R.Fox for auditing the books.Polio Blitz A Success The Blitz Polio Fund Drive was a complete success on Thursday evening with about $316.62 collected including the cans at Theatres, etc.Unfortunately parts of two streets were overlooked by the canvassers, but anyone wishing to send a contribution can send it to Box \"F, Huntingdon, Que.The public responded very well to the request to leave a front or porch light on at their houses as a sign of welcome.It only goes to show that people here are polio conscious and willing to help as much as possible, refreshments were served by the ladies.== Man Dies on Ice also been one of the official Type| Near Fraser's Point A Constable, N.Y.man, Lawrence Barney, died suddenly yesterday afternoon, February 2, when it is supposed he suffered a heart attack.The 52-year-old man and a younger companion were fishing at \u201cPerchville\u201d, about 1% miles east of Fraser's Point, when the older man became sick.Although the younger man summoned help, nothing could be done for Barney, and he died shortly after 2.00 pm.Father Gagnon, from Ste.Agnes de Dundee, was present at the scene, as were Dr.F.G.Ronan of Fort Covington.N.Y, and the State Troopers.It is presumed that death resulted from over-exertion for the man who was heavily clad and had walked over a mile in the deep snow.Arthur Fraser of Fraser's Point took the body from Lake St.Francis to Fraser's Point in his cutter.Later, the body was transported to Huntingdon where an inquest was held under the direction of Dr.George Lefebvre and Dr.Ronan.Barney, who leaves a wife and a , grown-up family, is the second man pany was held on Thursday, Jan-! .d | Overheated stovepipes were given as the cause of a fire that destroyed the farm home of M:.Frank Trepanier at Maybank about 2 miles West of Cazaville last Wednesday evening.Two other families occupied the dwelling, besides Mr.and Mrs.Frank Trepanier their son-in-law, Mr.and Mrs.Maurice Derepentigny and young son also Mr.and Mrs.Ulvic Trepanier and two children.At the time of the fire which broke out about 10 p.mall the members of the household were away except Mrs.Frank Tre- panier, her son's two children Dianne 3 years of age and Denise 7 months, also her son-in-law boy age 4 and her grand daughter Mary Leblanc aged 11.While getting the children ready for bed Mrs.Trepanier heard a noise upstairs and on rushing up the stairway found the place a mass of flames and smoke.Immediately she sent the Leblanc girl to the neighbours Mr.Albert Latreille for help.With no time to lose she picked up the three children and rushed outside not even having had time to take any warm clothing for the youngsters.However in a short time Mrs.La- treille who had called the neighbours by telephone came over to the scene of the fire with blankets to wrap the children in and take them to her home Volunteers who came on the double after being called found they could do very little to save the house or its contents as due to the high prevailing east wind the flames had already broken through the roof near the chimney and were spreading rapidly over the whole structure An attempt was made to salvage some of the furniture but it was only partly successful due to the extreme heat.A kitchen stove was taken out on to the gallery but had to be abandoned the flames spread so rapidly.However a washing machine and a few chairs were dragged to safety.Fifteen hens in a small pen at the rear of the woodshed were also gotten out safely.The house a two story structure of medium size with wood shed and kitchen attached was of wood construction partly lined with brick.It became a roaring inferno in a short time and driven as they were by 40 mile an hour casterlÿ-æale.the flames and sparks were a constant threat to a nearby woodshed and also the barn and stable about 100 ft.away.Fire watchers stated that only the damping effect of the loose snow falling saved tlic outbuildings from certain destruction.Sparks driven by the fierce gale blew through a hole in the end of the barn and landed in the haymow but the dampness of the hay from wind-driven snow Kept it from igniting.Even the La- treille bulidings about 500 feet away required constant watching also from the menace of burning debris.About 20 cords of wood and a number of car tires which Mr.Derepen- tigny had stored for the winter made a fierce blaze that cast an fierce Residence of Mr.and Mrs.Frank Trepanier Lost in Blaze on Wednesday Evening glow over the by the storm driving snow.countryside topped clouds filled with Although Mr.and Mrs.Trepanier Sr., have an older son Mr.Lionel Trepanier who has a house nearby into which they have moved for the presént all will feel the loss pretty keenly, especially at this time of year when the need of warm clothing is a must.So with everything gone in the way of personal possessions all must start all over again.Mr.Trepanier Sr.who is T4 was away also when the fire broke out having gone to Cazaville to get a hair cut to be ready to attend his brother-in-law's funeral which was being held in Massena on Thursday afternoon.Mr.Latreille\u2019s cows nearby either smelling or seeing the fire through the stable windows became alarmed and three animals were found loose and running around.Three cows in Lionel Trepanier's barn nearby were also found loose with one animal dead when the owner went to do the chores next day.Tre- panier himself however slept through it all and knew nothing concerning the fire at his father's, when he was awakened shortly after midnight by volunteers who went looking for him.Amount of insurance reported to be $1,800.00 with only $200.00 on contents, Two other Trepanier girls Ida and Blanche who made their home with their father and mother part time also lost considerable of their personal belongings, The house destroyed by fire although not very pretentious is one of the old landmarks of the district.It was bullt and occupied by members of the MacLean family back about 100 years ago.Mr.Tre- panier took the farm over from a man by the name of H.J.Warg- nier, who occupied it for a few years around the beginning of the 1920's.Looters were evidently present at the fire because members of the family have stated that 3 hens were stolen from the barn where they were put after being taken out of a small henhouse at the rear of the house before the flames devoured their pen.The families involved in the fire are being helped by the neighbours in varlous ways.Much credit is due Mrs.Mae O'Connor for her interest in the welfare of the stricken families after their loss, Through the medium of the Hunt- ingdon Red Cross Branch of which she iv head, considerable help was given in the way of food and clothing.Donations from that source were as follows: Clothing .$20.00 Food 24.00 Stove and pipe- 45.00 Total $89.00 It i splanned that a collection will be taken up in the community at large for financial assistance to help the three families rehabilitate | themselves.It is expected that it will be done sometime this week Annual Meeting Branch, Canadian Red Cross On Thursday evening, the annual meeting of the Ormstown Branch of the Canadian Red Cross was held in the Town Hall.In the absence of the president, Mr.Oscar Wing, Mrs.Amos McCaffrey conducted the meeting.1953 Campaign Reports from the various departments were heard.A total of $1,880.78 was collected in the 1953 campaign and the 1953 membership totalled 718 members with a total of 776 subscribers.Work Committee The work committee headed by Mrs.Herbert Beaudin and consisting of Mrs.George Bazinet, Mrs A.Beaulieu, Mrs.E.Sauvé, Mrs.Robert Anderson, Miss Kate Murphy and Miss Irene Brunet did an outstanding job during the year and Mrs.Beaudin gave the following report of the work sent to Headquarters: 441 sheets, 69 pillow cases, 274 towels, 520 diapers, 20 face cloths, 95 blouses, 27 sets girls\u2019 underwear, 10 sets boys' underwear, 60 pairs girls\u2019 knickers, 99 nightdresses, 30 girls\u2019 pantie dresses, 100 pairs boys\u2019 pyjamas, 68 pairs of overalls, 104 vests, 13 girls\u2019 skirts, 22 children's sweaters, 18 boys\u2019 beanies, 14 prs.bootees, 10 pairs mitts, 150 prs.men\u2019s socks, 5 boys' shirts, 303 dish towels, 10 baby sweaters, 10 baby bonnets, 1 soaker, 77 baby's nighties, 20 pr.boys\u2019 pants, 114 baby blankets, 1 quilt donated by the ladiés of St.Paul's Church, making a total of 2675 pieces.Special Tribute A special tribute was paid to one of the workers in the person of Mrs.Susan Murphy.Mrs.Murphy became blind a few years ago, but even without her sight Mrs.Murphy's ability to Knit has not been impaired.During the period from October until the annual meeting Mrs.Murphy knitted 25 pairs of men's socks for the Red Cross.to die in similar circumstances in that vicinity.Last September, Oscar Lemieux of Fort Covington, N.Y.died there.ot Ormstown } Reports From Various Committees Prove Satisfactory and Encouraging \u2014 Special Tribute Paid Mrs.Susan Murphy | | Delegates to Annuai Meeting Mrs.J.Davidson and Mrs.Mervin Barrington were named to attend the Annual Red Cross meeting i in Montreal later in February.| Officers for 1954 | The following slate of officers for 1954 was read and accepted: Honorary President\u2014Mrs.R.Walsh; President\u2014Mr.O.Wing; 1st Vice-Pres.\u2014Mrs.Amos McCaflrey; 2nd Vice-Pres.\u2014Mrs.Ward Rem- | ber; 3rd Vice-Pres.\u2014Mr.G.P.Os-, mond; Secretary\u2014Mrs.M.G.Bar- rington; Treasurer\u2014Mr.E.Lacroix.Committees: Disaster, Preparedness and Relief, \u2014Mr.G.McLaren, Mr.E.Forres- , ter, Mrs.M.G.Barrington.Home Nursing\u2014Mrs.Wm.Hooker.Veterans\u2019 Welfare\u2014Dr.G.Sutton.Swimming and Water Safety\u2014 Mr.Rolland Anderson.Publicity\u2014Mrs.A.Hooker.Campaign\u2014Mr.C.Bryson, L.Ross.Honorary Membership and Badge of Service\u2014Mrs.J.Hunter.Mr, Valleyfield Girl Killed Marielle Brault, aged 10 years of 7 Rouleau Street in Valleyfield was killed en route home from school Thursday, January 28, when she crawled under a CNR freight train seconds before it started moving near a level crossing a few blocks from her home near the railway station.Police said a CNR switching engine started the cars rolling while the girl was beneath.Her sister.Lise, managed to slip past in time.Dr.Yves Dandurana pronounced the victim dead, and Coroner E.8i- mon said an inquest would be held later that same day, Thursday.REAL WHOPPER Grand Forks, BC.(CP) \u2014 One of Mrs.B.Lavia\u2019s hens laid an egg 734 inches in circumference, ; FOTO NITE WINNER PE Ce MR.FRANCOIS DESSUREAULT of \"75 Poirier St, whose name was called last nesday purchased for $260.00 O'Connor Theatre.Huntingdon Curling News 25.tonight On Januar Fawcett and tion at Beauharnois, whtle Higginson and Charles played at Huntingdon.out in close games.hill in the front.fellow.Richard Tinker, Charles played in the Brockville spiel on January 23.A team from Mons Duke second.was composed of R.Johnson low, and D.Higginson.Saturday night, most successful.took the ice.Twelve !manchester for Godmanchester, boys from across drubbing.One gave the of the Lo say, \u201cNot their class\u201d.Mining For Iron Ore Subject of Talk at Kotary on Monday Mr.John Kerttu, Asst.Mine 8u- perintendent and Chief Mining En- Lyon Mountain, N.Y., was the speaker at on Monday.He was introduced hy Mr.and was thanked by Mr.Gilbert gineer.Mining operations at the Huntingdon Rotary Club John he MacMillan of the Huntingdon Club Kelly of Malone, N.Y.dress: The