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cLYNTON NEWS4tECORP
'HURSPA'', FEBRUARY 26,1953
Clinton News
THE CLINTON NEW ERA
lFirst :issue June .64 3.865
THE CUNTON NEWS,RECORO
First issue (Huron 1'! 1'ews-llecord)
January. 1881
Amalgamated 1924
An Independent Newspaper devgted to the Interests of the Town of Clinton and Surrounding District
Population, 2,543; Trading Area, 10,000; R,etail Market, $2,000,000; Rate, ,04 per line flat
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Published EVERY THURSDAY at CLINTON, Ontario, ,Canada, in the Heart of Huron County
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1953
1953
udget For Our Town
WHEN MR, ABBOTT brought down the
federal budget last week the small businessman
could breathe a sigh of relief at the substantial
increase in exemption applicable to his business.
However, the more noticeable eliminations of
stamp tax and radio licences will to a small de-
gree affect every Canadian pocket. These are
the nuisance taxesto which we had all become
accustomed but which caused a lot of inconven-
ience on the one hand and a sense of injustice
on the other.
Meanwhile, however, the reduction in income
tax is so very slight that like the reduction in
cigarette tax, it will make very little difference
to any taxpayer. Just as the department of ed-
„ ucation seems bent on handing out sugar-coated
knowledge, so does the government try to brigh-
ten the dark corners of the rising cost of living
by awarding bright little lollypops of minor tax
exemptions.
The next thing of interest to us here in
Clinton is just what sort of budget the finance
committee will finally bring down for the munic-
ipality. It appears inevitable that the mill rate
will be higher this year than it has ever been.
And, although the increased population of Clin-
ton demands these improvements which force a
higher rate, it will no doubt be a rather severe
blow to those of us who operate on a fixed in-
come.
We need swift action, coupled with sincere
support from all merchants and town leaders in
the matter of getting more industries in Clinton.
We need that extra tax dollar which will pro-
vide the necessities of building and progress in
our town, This matter of progressing with the
times needs the support of all our townspeepie,
and encouragement to the men who lead Clinton
forward.
Can Spring (and Baseball) Be Far Behind ?
AS THE OFFICIAL harbinger of Spring we
have heard of the first -sighted robin, seen on
Monday this week, There are, of course, other
certain signs that the Spring season is on its way.
The daily papers are relating the prowess of
promising baseball players; there has been a
veritable deluge of seed catalogues in the mail;
Huron County Seed Fair is being held this week;
our many ladies' associations are booking dates
well in advance for bazaars, bake sales and the
like; all of these things help to set the stage for
Spring. '
Further, on the subject of the coming of
Spring, we are aware of the early demise of
hopes for the Clinton Colts Hockey team in the
playoff series which ended last Saturday. Now
hoarse throats and stinging palms can get a bit
of a rest before the time comes to cheer the
Colts Baseball team on to greater glory.
It was rather tough luck, Colts. Somehow
it seems that with the end of the season some
of the most needed men on the hockey team get
hurt or have a flare-up of an old injury so that
the team goes short-handed into the crucial
final games. But the quality of hockey played
was of the best and the Colts deserve our high-
est praise of their accomplishments throughout
the season.,
For June 2, What Of Clinton ?
CORONATION DAY FOR her Majesty,
Queen Elizabeth II is approaching swiftly.
Throughout the width and breadth of her realm
plans are being made for special celebrations.
Reservations are being placed for transportation
and accommodation. Reminiscent old-timers re-
call the coronations they have heard of or have
witnessed and hold the eagerly listening small -
fry spellbound with tales of what may be ex-
pected on this June 2.
Not only within the British Commonwealth
of Nations but also in other lands, excitement
runs high among young and old alike. The
United States of America is showing a great deal
of interest in the life of the young Queen Eliza-
beth, and lacking a royal family themselves they
extract the last ounce of pleasure from picture
and story regarding the forthcoming extrava-
ganza.
Neighbouring townsfolk are planning the
best celebration possible for their town. Al-
though final plans are incomplete in most cases,
the Town of Seaforth has announced a band
tattoo for the occasion and has managed to
secure the celebrated Preston band as a feature
attraction; Goderich has also discussed in coun-
cil the plans for the celebration, and has de-
cided that sponsoring horse races on that day
is rather unsuitable.
The Clinton Branch of the Canadian Legion,
No. 140, appears to be taking steps toward a
gala carnival here in Clinton. A monster carni-
val is being planned with a large raffle in which
numerous costly prizes will be given away,
Certainly this is a day for which plans can
be made well in advance. We would suggest
at merchants give some thought to decoration
of their premises, and that in general the town
should be made spick and span before the Cor-
onation date. Then, with green lawns, the
sparkling Library Park fountain, a neat and tidy
Community Park, fresh paint on the public
buildings which so badly need it, as well as im-
provements to private property, Clinton would
satisfactorily match the velvet streets of which
we are all so proud.
With the radio and television broadcasts
of the Coronation proceedings and a local
sense of gaiety and bands playing, we feel sure
that the citizens of Clinton will have a good
deal to remember about our Queen's Coronation.
From Our Early Files
40 YEARS AGO
The Clinton New Era
Thursday, February 27, 1913
Tuesday of this week Mrs. Fred
Mutch slipped on the ice and broke
her left wrist.
W. G. Smith has disposed of his
grocery business to Mr. E. El Hun-
nieford of London. Stock taking
will commence on Monday. Mr.
Hunningford is a young business-
man, married and has one child.
E, P. Worthington, Brantford
took possession of H. Hill's livery.
Mr. Hill will look after his contract
work as he is a first class mech-
anic.
Last Sunday afternoon when Mr.
and Mrs. L. Paisley and Master
Elmer were about to go for a
drive a bad accident might have
occurred. Mr. Paisley was about
to step into the cutter when the
horse started and Mr. Paisley in
catching the lines slipped under-
neath the horse. Mrs. Paisley and
son jtirnped out of the cutter, and
after hanging on to the lines for
some time Mr. Paisley let go and
the cutter passed over him. The
horse ran down the street, slipped
The Clinton News Record
Thursday, February 27, 1913
For a period of one year over
150 cars of salt were shipped from
Stapleton.
Murray McEwan has bought the
cottage on Mary Street formerly
owned by C. L. Clew and will be
given immediate possession.
N. Bal1'is moving this week into
his new home, the residence re-
cently purchased from J. B. Hoov-
er on Rattenbury Street.
Little Miss Eileen Aitkinson is
recovering from a rather severe
attack of grippe,
Manager Whitmore of the Motor
Company attended the automobile
show in Toronto,
W. T. Henry, for many years a
resident of Hullett is now moving
into town and will occupy the Mc -
Brien cottage on Albert Street.
Harry Twitchell, Carl Draper
and Roy Graham went to Stratford
on Friday night to witness the
semi -:final hockey match between
Woodstock and Stratford,
25 YEARS AGO
on the sidewalk at Fair's Mill but The Clinton NewS-Record
got up and ran toward the station, Thursday, February 30, 1928
Practically no damage was dome Mrs. Samuel Glidden, who has
to the outfit. been ill the last few weeks is able
to be around again.
Mrs. W. J, Carter slipped and
fell in her own home on Saturday
fracturing her left wrist.
Miss Helen Cooper had the mis-
fortune to fall and sprain her wrist
Saturday afternoon while skating.
Miss Myrtle Trewartha is in
charge at Clinton Public Hospital
during the illness of the superin-
tendent Miss Grainger.
An interesting feature of the re-
gular meeting of the Literary Soc-
iety at the C.C,I. was a debate by
first and second forms. The af-
firmative side was upheld by Lloyd
Medd, Marjorie McEwing and
Grace Hellyar, the negative by Ed-
ward Rorke, Isabel Biggart, and
Jean Mutch. The "Broadcaster"
was read by Ephraim Gray.
Mr. J. J. Zapfe, who has been
taking an enforced holiday owing
to illness is now able to be up and
about and it is hoped that he will
soon be able to resume his usual
activities,
Clinton Junior hockey team lost
two games to Listowel during the
past week. Final scores were:
10-4 in Listowel, and 6-5 in the
local arena.
10 YEARS AGO
Clinton News -Record
Thursday, Mareh 4, 1943
Miss Dorothy McIntyre, elder
daughter of Capt. McIntyre, over-
seas, and Mrs. J. H, McIntyre, of
town, left last week for Toronto
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY
CHIROPRACTIC
D. H. McINNES
Chiropractic Foot Correction
OFFICE HOURS:
Commercial Hotel, Clinton
Friday, 1 to 8 p.m.
Commercial Hotel, Seaforth,
Monday, ,1 to 8 P m.
VETERINARY
nit G. S. ELLIIOTT
Veterinarian
Phone 203 Clint nn
INSURANCE
Insure the "Co-op" Way
W. V. ROY
District Representative
Box 310 Clinton, Ontario
Phone Collect
Office 557 hies.. 34it
LOBE INSURANCE AGENCY
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Cox. William and It.attenbury Sts.
Phone891W . .
GENERAL INSURANCE —
Representative:
�►oft. of Canada General (Life)
18tinvick 11'a:riatcrs' Mutual Fire
Insurance Co.
J. i. HOWARD. ilayffield
Phone Bayfield l3r2
Cat 0 Fire .. Litt a Accident
Wind Insurance
itt yeti need Insurance, 1 have
h oiicy.
Be Sure • Be Insured
K. W. COLQUUO'UN
OENjE'RA E. INSURANCE
Representative:
Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada
Office: Royal Bank Building
Office 50 PHONES ll,es..9W
XI. C. LAWSON
Bank of Montreal 13uildirlg
Clinton
P1fOlIES; Office 251W; Res. 251J
Insurance -- Real Estate
'gent: Mutual Life Assurance Co.
THE Me111ILL01' MUTUAL
PlItE INSURANCE COMPANY
Head Office: Seaforth
Officers 1053: President,
Malone, Seaforth; vice-preSident,
J. H. Ivlciwing Blyth; manager
and seeretary-treasuret, M. A.
Reid, Seaforth. Directors: S. 11.
Whitmore, Seaforth' C. W. Leon-
hardt, Bornholm; i J. Trewat-
tha, Clinton; Root. Archibald,
Seaforth; J. It Metwing, Blyth,
J. E. Popper, truce -field; Wm. S.
Alexander, Walton; J. L. Malone,
Seslforth; }1arv, 'Puller, Goderich.
Agents: S. F. Prutetet, Brodhag
err; Vjm. Leiper, 3r., Landesbero;
Selwyn Baiter,' Brttssels; Erie
Munroe, Seaf4lrt't.
OPTOMETRY
A, L. COLE, R.O.
Eyes Examined sand Glasses Fitted
Goderich - Phone 33
GORDON R. HEARN
Optometrist
1028 Danforth Ave., Toronto, Ont.
Jr. E. LONGSTAI? F
Clinton and Seaforth
HOURS:
CLINTON: Tuesday Evenings,
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Wednesday, 9 a,m. to 5 p.m.
SEAFORTH: Weekdays except
Wednesday, 0 a.rn. to 5,30 p.m,
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m,
PHONE 791 SEAFORTH
REAL ESTATE
LE0NAR10 0. WINTER
Real Estate and Business Broker
SLOAN I3LOCK, CLINTON
Phone: Office 448; Res. 599j
Salesman—THOMAS A. STEEP,
Phone Clinton 140-W
If all those employed in the pri-
mary textiles industry worked in
one place, with their dependents
they would populate. It city ex-
ceeded in size only by Montreal
and Toronto,.
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Timmy For 1953 Needs Your Help
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"TIMMY" FOR 1953—Twelve-'year-old Bruce McGregor '
of Vernonville Ontario, who has been selected to represent
the crippled children of the province during the Easter Seal
campaign. The campaign, conducted by the Ontario Society
for Crippled Children, runs from March 5th until April 5th,
and its objective is 475,000 dollars.
paralysis so that now he can
ride his pony and be a Wolf Cub,
has been chosen Canada's Timmy
for 1953.
Seventh in the succession of
children chosen to wear that
name as symbol of the thousands
helped annually by the Ontario
Society for Crippled Children,
Timmy of 1953 will journey to
Ottawa to meet Canada's Gov-
ernor-General and to Toronto to
attend the opening on March 5
of the Society's campaign for
$475,000. The money comes from
the sale of Easter Seals, sold by
members of the more than 200
Service Clubs who back the So-
ciety and aid it the year round
in its work.
Bruce, who is all boy and
wears a wide grin with a missing
tooth, fell from his father's disc -
seeder five years ago when he
was trying to help. The machine
passed over his body, breaking
his spine. T -Ie was rushed to the
Hospital for Sick Children in
Toronto; was kept there for 7
months. Doctors thought at first
he wouldn't live; later doubted
that he would walk.
But today Bruce walks. True,
he uses crutches and wears
braces on his legs, and he can
even move around without the
crutches if he can balance him- .
self against a wall or railing.
He goes to school, has kept up
his studies and is in the seventh
grade at Black School, SS No.
14, Haldimand Township. Some -
Red -headed, 12 -year-old Bruce
McGregor of Vernonville, who
has won a five-year fight against
where gee will enter the General
Hospital to train as a nurse,
Miss Jean Hearn has taken a
position in Mr. T. R. Thompson s
grocery store.
Pilot Officer Ellwood Campbell
of the RCAF at Rockcliffe, is on
leave and Is visiting at his home
in town.
Mr, and Mrs. Russel Neal, Base
Line, received a cable from their
son Pte. Allan Neal of the RCASC
stating that he had arrived safely
overseas.
Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Hoggart
have received word that their son
Ivan is overseas, He is with the
RCASC as a motor mechanic.
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Ball and
family left Londesboro on Friday,
February 26 for their new home in
Clinton.
Mrs. George Rumball spent the
weekend in Toronto with her hus-
band Ordinary Seaman Rumball
from St, Hyacinthe, Quebec.
Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Kearns and
Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Ball spent Sun-
day in Kincardine.
A steady stream of applicants
came and went from the Town
Hall all day Thursday, Friday and
Saturday to secure their No. 2
ration books from the distributing
centre established in the Council
Chambers. When the results were
tabulated, 3,456 books had been
given out.
mridea his ;pony, Major,
to
tischesoolhe. Major is a gift frown
the Wolf Cubs and Boy Scouts
of Northumberland and Hastings
Counties. He has joined the Cubs
and is an active ]member.
Life has become no problem.
for Bruce, He doesn't grieve
abaut his injury nor his inabil-
ity to run. He gets more thrill
out of things around ,him tban
lots of other boys, and he still
helps his Dad, Neil McGregor,
when its time for milking. He
can operate the tractor like an
old hand.
The Society's doctors and
therapists are very proud 'of
their young patient as an eve,
dence of what can be done for
youngsters who have been
stricken by injury or diseases
such as crippling o. or
I3ruce, he's, all excipted aboutAs gof-
ing to the big luncheonlioin O.t�
tawa and the sportsmen's din-
ner in Toronto where he will
meet celebrities he knows now
only by name,
0
8120 million a year in purchas-
ing power is provided by Canada's
sugar industry.
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TO THE EDITOR,
CLINTON .NEWS -RECORD, -
DEAR R:
1 notiSIce that the Hon. Mr..
Dunlop, Minister of Education is
worrying about the high cost of
Schools and Education, Now he
should have thought of this before
he started to build these so-called
modern schools, aa. there is not
room in a town any more for the
roof of them.
Now we know that it is the
roof of any building that ep$ts
and a two story building, with the
same floor space could be built
and heated over a number of years
for half what the present day
structure costs, Mr. Dunlop may
i
have more to worry about when
.the next election comes around as
' every rate -payer is reminded of
the awful cost of the present day
School Buildings.
ours truly,
JAS. R. STIRLING.
Feb. 23, 195Y3,
R.R. 2, Bayfield,
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