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Clinton News-Record, 1953-04-30, Page 2PAGI TWO ClintonNews-Record THE C4INTON NEW ERA First issue June 6, 1$65 .THE CILINTON NEWS -RECORD First. issue .(Huron. News -Record) January 1881 Amalgamated 1924 An Independent Newspaper devoted to the Interests of the Town of Clinton and Surrounding District Population, 2,543; Trading Area, 10,000; Retail Market, $2,000,000; Rate, .04 per line flat Sworn Circulation 2,126 Home of Clinton RCM' Station and Adastral Park (residential) MEMBER: Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association; Ontario -Quebec Division, CWNA; Western Ontario Counties Press Association SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Payable in advance—Canada and Great Britain: $2.50 a year; United. States and Foreign: $3.50; Single Copies Six. Cents Delivered by carrier to RCAF Station and Adastral Park -25 cents a month; seven cents a Copy Authorized as second class mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa Published EVERY THURSDAY at CLINTON, 0 ntario, - Canada, in , the Heart of Huron County THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 1953 Margarine Versus Butter THE CASE OF THE DISPUZ'$D CASE NOW THAT THE BUTTER versus marg- arine question has subsided a little in import- ance in the eyes of the nation, though not, probably, in the eyes of the dairy farmer, nor of the edible oils interests, we shall attempt to express our own views on the situation. First of all, let us state that we are heartily in favour of the motto, "It's Always Better with Butter", and will continue to shudder slightly when asked to spread margarine upon our warm breakfast toast. Though there may be persons who can truthfully say that they like margarine better than butter, we suspect that when some- one says "I like margarine better, anyway", he is only trying to start an argument with a butter fancier. (Regardless, we continue to uphold butter. It's tastier, easier to pronounce, and easier to spell.) We are concerned with the fact that throughout the campaign of the edible oils folk, Word from the dairy industry upholding, their product was sadly inadequate. The edible oils interests were strongly to the fore in blatant enthusiasm for their product. The dairy men, like gentlemen, said little and gained little. Perhaps it might be better for dairy farm- ers to be a little less in the way of gentlemen in the matter of promoting their product. From figures brought out in debate in the Senate of Canada last week, we learn that less than 15 per cent of the materials that go into the mak- ing of margarine are• Canadian -grown. The other portion is imported from countries where wages area great deal lower than in Canada, and thus the margarine industry proffers unfair competition with the butter industry. There is no protection given Canadian farmers by our Canadian government. Within that same debate in the Senate, these facts were stated: "In Canada, farmers comprise 21 per cent of the population, but their income is only slightly more than 13 per cent of the national income. Approximately 16 per cent of the farming population is engaged in the dairy industry, and their income is only about 13 per cent of the income of all farmers in Canada. Last year the income of urban workers in Canada was up 12 per cent, whereas -the income of the farmers dropped two and one half per cent. The dairy farmers are the hard- est working and the poorest paid of any class in Canada." Surely, then, it is evident that if the dairy farmers wish to. promote their long revered products, not only butter, but cream and milk as well, it would be wise for them to take con- siderable thought on the matter of how to sell their product. This may be a rather revolutionary idea, but suppose the dairy folk were to consider a pro- posal to our government for the withdrawal of all controls on the production of margarine. Let the edible oils folk colour their _margarine, and let them market it without paying tax or any other restriction. Retain only the Canadian custom that substitute products be marked, "substitute". Let controls be tightened only to the extent that edible oils foods could not be passed off as the real thing. We wonder if the margarine clan could then resist the idea of making more money and more money, until the price of their product rose near to the level of butter, and therefore lost its appeal to the majority of its buyers. Of course the dairy industry would have to concentrate on producing ever -better quality butter so that it would become even better tasting than the substitute. Perhaps that's what will happen anyway, since the dairy farmers are a minority. Thanks To Rural Contributors` A BOUQUET OF APPRECIATION is in order for our hard-working rural correspondents who gather the ,news of their own community and send it in to us promptly in time for publication. The work of getting together the district news would be an impossible one without the eager assistance of these ladies, and gentlemen. Sometimes we become so very busy here in the office and with the affairs of Clinton, that we tend to forget for awhile the many interesting things that are going on outside of the muni- cipality. Then, indeed, we are grateful to re- ceive a letter or phone call from one of our ' correspondents, or from any of our subscribers, with a notice of a coming event, or a story about something that has happened. Anything that happens to any one of our subscribers or their friends, is news to us, and we are glad to know about it. Please do not ever hesitate to contact the office here, or any one of our correspondents. Before. Summer TRIS IS THE WORST POSSIBLE time of year to go viewing one's neighbour's back yards. The grass is not long enough to cover the debris, and the trees are not leafy enough to cover the rubble with shade. So we were about to write an editorial on the subject, "Clean up, Paint Up Clinton". Not having done one be- fore, we hesitated to begin, and hesitating, were lost. The Wingham Advance -Times printed this one from the Wiarton Echo: THROW OUT THE GNAWED BONES If there's anything we dislike doing, it's writing inspiring editorials about spring clean- up. We have a sneaking suspicion that they are something like a temperance meeting or a religious revival, — the only people who read them are already converted. However, in the event that there might be a few strays into this meeting, we will now preach a brief dissertation on spring clean-up. Piercing east and north winds seem to belie it, but the calendar says it is now spring, O.K. In the spring, everybody should clean up. That's what the editorials in all the papers say, any- way. The lazy housewife or the cynical male will Lethargy Sets In ask why. The answer is because everything is supposed to be in a mess. Despite the fact that they clean the house religiously every day, all winter, women feel that they must make a great show of scrubbing, dusting, painting, wash- ing, — in the spring. Actually, we believe• the whole thing is just a hangover from the days when we all lived in caves, and the women threw out the old gnawed bones and laid some clean hides on the floor, when spring rolled around. And we imagine the whole process was just as trying for our primeval male an- cestors, who probably wanted to go fishing, too, but had to stay at the cave and help clean up the mess, Actually, though, our fair town doesn't pre- sent such a fair appearance, about this time of -year. There are out -houses, back -houses, and just plain houses that need painting. Lawns need raking, rubbish needs .burning, children need their hands and faces washed after the long winter and skeletons in closets should be dusted. Long underwear should be washed, though it's a little early to remove it. And anyone who can't find anything else to clean up, can always clean up on the old lady (or man). Neighbours In Airforce ]Blue "PAY -NIGHT. TO -NIGHT", was the reason given for the big rush of business in all estab- lishments open on Wednesday afternoon and evening. This in Clinton, where the population is figured at 2,600, and an additional 2,000 and more persons live just down the highway at RCAF Station Clinton, means that the boys and girls in blue have come to town to spend money. We're a bit afraid that only a few of the resident Clintonians are entirely aware of just: what these young people mean to our town. Established businessmen are apt to feel that they're just a bit of a nuisance, and although they're glad of the extra business, they some. times wish for the peace and quiet of the old days. This RCAF establishment down the road bus become more than just a temporary thing. By the look of things 'it will be there for some time. Those extra people living on the station, and the many families that have settled in town to become Clintonians themselves, have added a good deal to prosperity, growth and development in Clinton. It was only about three or four years ago that Clinton became large enough to be able to elect a deputy reeve. The town is continuing to grow as any member of the school staffs, boards, PUC, or town council is well aware. That a great deal of this growth is due to the RCAF Station Clinton and the fact that it became one of the permanent stations of the Airforce, should be realized by everyone. To these youngsters away from home, Clin- ton is the nearest place to go for off -station entertainment. They want a new adventure, new sights, new experiences to write about to the folks at home. They want right now to be able to buy a bit of something to send Mother on her day. It is up to the people of Clinton to make these youngsters happy daring their leisure hours. Sure, it may seem old stuff to us who have seen the war come and go, and the blue uniforms with us still. We may feel that the peacetime airmen and airwomen are just kids having a lark, enjoying life at the expense of the taxpayer, having a good time, getting an education with pay, and all the rest of it. But to the young folk in the Airforce it is a serious matter. They are learning to help Canada in the best way they can. Many are doing Bang erous work overseas soon after they leave us. We can do a great deal to further their respect for the county they pledge to defend, At the same time we can do as much to promote the future of Clinton. We have a chance to give each of these young folk from across all of Canada, the memory of a good, prosperous, thoughtful small town, which would sometime be a good place to visit, to live, to start a business, or sell a product. We can do the best advertising of Clinton possible, and at the same time help a bunch of kids away 'from. home to know that all of Canada is their home; every small part of Canada is behind them and their future; CLINTON NEWTS -RECORD ete See eee At I6 51RJIW Weed of Week Wild mustard One of the most common and certainly one of the most insid- ious weeds to combat the efforts of the Ontario farmer is wild mustard (Brassica Arvensis) some times known as kerick or char lock, the Crops, Seeds and Weeds Branch of the Ontario Depart- ment of Agriculture says. It is one weed that is largely. respon- sible for reduced yields by com- peting with the cereals for plant food and water. According to the crops branch, the wild mustard robs the soil of fertility and moisture with the in- evitable result that the yield is greatly reduced in all crops in which it is found. Experiments have shown that 1 From Our Early Files 40 YEARS AGO The Clinton New Era May 1, 1913 A new electric sign has been erected at Paxman & Gillies Gar- age. Every automobile man will be able to see it all right. Thomas McKenzie secured the contract for the erection of the new school of SS 5, Hullett, to be erected at Lot 26, concession 8. The new school will be brick and have a basement. It is to be ready by .August 1, The following are requested to be at the meeting of the local la- crosse team: O. Fink, W. Johnson, W. Tozer, H. Morris, W. S. R. Holmes, P. Couch, G. Elliott, B. Levis, R. McKenzie G. McKenzie, S. Byam, C. Robinson, W. Whitley, J. Watts, Ed Cook, C. Draper, F. Whitmore, R. Rumball, Ab. Mit- chell, W. Cook, J. Weir and C. Paisley. Clinton Collegiate defeat ed the Stratford CI by a score of 1-0 in the first game of the playdowns for the Haugh Cup. Kaiser scored the only goal in the first half on a penalty kick. The lineup for Clin- ton was: goal, Caldwell; backs, McMillan and Reynolds;` half- backs, Fawcett, McFarlane, Moss; forwards, Dimsey, Nelson, Merner, Louch and Gray. 25 YEARS AGO Clinton News -Record Thursday, May 3, 1928 The annual euchre party and dance put on by the Clinton Fire Brigade was held on Friday even- ing and proved highly successful. First prizes for euchre were won by Mrs. Hugh Cameron and Mr. J. Alton, consolation prize by Miss W. O'Neil •and T. Hawkins. Music for the dance was supplied by Cook's orchestra. A decision has been reached to organize a town softball league and the following officers were elected: president, Robert Mar- shall, Sr.; secretary, J. L. Heard. James Shobbrook, of Hullett 45.1 TENDERS for COAL and COKE Federal Bldgs.—Province of Ont. SEALED TENDERS addressed to the undersigned and endorsed "TENDER FOR COAL", will be received until 3 p.m. (E.D.S.T.), WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 1953, for the supply of coal and coke for the Federal Buildings throughout the Province of Ontario. Forms of tender with specifica- tions and conditions attached can be obtained from the Chief .of Pur- chasing and Stores, Department of Public Works, Ottawa, and the District' Architect, 36 Adelaide St. East, Toronto, Ont, Tenders should be made on the forms supplied by the Department and in accordance with depart- mental specifications and condi- tions attached thereto, The Department reserves the right to demand from any success- ful tenderer, before awarding the order, a security deposit in the form of a certified cheque on a chartered bank in Canada, made payable to the order of the Hon- ourable the Minister of Public Works equal to 10 per cent of the amount of the tender, or Bearer Bonds of the Dominion of Canada or of the Canadian National Rail- way Company and its constituent companies unconditionally guaran- teed as to principal and interest by the Dominion of Canada, or the aforementioned bonds and a cert- ified cheque if required to make up an odd amount. Such security will serve as a guarantee for the proper fulfil- ment of the contract. RO13ERT roirrIER, Acting Secretary Department of Public Works, Ottawa, April 15, 1953. 16-7-b OFF MUCIN STREET WHIM -1 ONE? THE ONE 5f4E WAS ALWAYS WORRIED WOULD GET BROKE SOME IAV? By JOE DEN'NET WEl-L,S15 weN1-rHAVE TO WORRY ABOUT THAT° ANY MORE/ 1./ \ il[IIMIi(I 'ill1 rn' 1(Itlilth ! r t Township has passed his four- score years and is still in good health and takes in things going on about him. He is a native of Devonshire but came to Canada as a child and has lived in Hullett for about 75 years. Magistrate and Mrs. S. J. And- rews received a flying visit from their son-in-law, . F. F. Gillies, of Kitchener, yesterday morning. We use the word "flying" in the lit- eral sense this time, as Mr. Gillies came up in his plane, landing in Mr. Turner's field, just west of town. Miss Ethel Hogg, who is finish- ing her second year as a student at the University of Toronto, has been chosen as vice-president of her class for next year and has also been elected head girl of her house, Queen's Hall. 10 YEARS AGO was in town on Tuesday attending the wedding of her brother, Gnr. Harold kremlin to Miss Edna Ash- ton, Clinton. B. W. Kearns, of town, and Miss Lois Kearns, of Sky Harbor, spent the weekend in Kincardine with the former's parents. Sgt. Thos. Scotchmer, who has recently graduated as an air gun- ner from No. 9 Bombing and Gun- nery School, Mont Joli, Quebec, spent a few days last week at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Scotchmer. Mrs. H. Cudmore, Seaforth, was the guest of her niece, Mrs. E. Ward, Clinton, who gave a dinner party in her honour on her 90th birthday on May 5. A. F. Cud - more and Jack Cudmore of town are nephews of Mrs. Cudmore. The Clinton News Record May 6, 1943 Harry C. Nixon is the newly appointed leader of the Ontario Liberal party. Sergeant Percy M. Brown, wire - les^ air gunner, has been admitted to a Military hospital in Scotland because of severe burns to his face and hands as a result of flying operations overseas on April 21. Night Constable Bruce Mc- Dougall is being relieved of his duties for the month of May by Bert Fitzsimons. Mr. McDougall is in hospital undergoing an op- eration. Gnr. Harold Fremlin is on leave from Newfoundland and is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Fremlin. Sgt. Ivan Jervis, wireless air gunner, son of Mr. axid Mrs, Les- lie Jervis, Holmesville, left on Monday for Debert, N.S. Fraser Thompson, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Thompson, Guelph, formerly of Clinton, received his wings and commission at the wings parade at Dunnville, last Friday. Miss Ellen Fremlin, Hensall, THURSDAY, APRIL. 30,, 1,95$ water taken from. the soil by a crop of mustard would be suffic- ient to produce at least ten more bushels of grain per acre, Nitrogen, and phosphorus. taken by the sante robber would increase the yield by double the amount. One of the chief difficulties is that mustard seed remains in the soil for years, germinating later when brought near the surface by cultivation, Some idea of the dam- age that can be wrought by this weed is evident from the fact that an average plant will produce 15,000 seeds. The plant is erect, with many branches; the leaves are oblong and the clusters of flowers are yellow, about half an inch across. The seed is round and generally black, closely resembling the seed of rape or turnip, There are many varieties of the mustard family and five at least are to be found in Ontario but the wild mustard has the widest distribution. Extensive and continued cultur- al practices are necessary, to con- trol this weed. Pre -seeding work is very important and repeated after -harvest cultivatlons_will era- dicate many plants. In roW crops, cultivation is a necessity but each time that the soil is disturbed, a new crop of mustard plants may appear. Finger weeders in row crops or in grain crops will help to check this weed. The advent of 2-4-D has done more to control mustard than any other method. The use of a small quantity of this chemical will take out the mustard without serious harm to most cereal crops. Two to four ounces of 2-4-D should be sufficient, if spraying is done when mustard shows four to five leaves and is growing actively. Mustard plants should be sprayed before blossoms are well advanced, while the plants are still young. Qua1ity(Service DRUGS This Is National Baby Week BOTTLE WARMERS .... 2.98 BABY GIFT SETS ., 85c-2.90 BABY TRAINING CUPS1.19 STORK NURSERS 390 COMB & BRUSH SETS 1.00 to 1.50 BOTTLE BRUSHES 29c DIAPER LINERS,.35c to 1.50 We Carry a Complete Lino of Playtex Baby Needs PLAYTEX BABY TALC PLAYTEX BABY OIL PLAYTEX BABY CREAM PLAYTEX CRIB SHEETING PLAYTEX BABY PANTS KODAKS—Printing & Developing—FILMS We have a .fine selection of MOTHER'S DAY CARDS 5c to 50c W. C. Newcombe, Phm.B. Chemist and Druggist PHONE 51 Another Best Seller at Beattie's 5 -Piece BIRCH. WALNUT BEDROOM SUITE consisting of Dresser, Chiffoneer and Double Bed, Metal Bed Spring and Spring -filled Mattress. All 5 Pieces for • .e.w • 5134.00 Used BUFFET and DROP-LEAF .KITCHEN TABLE -- natural fin- ish -- excellent condition. $ �l�� 2 Pieces25 Beattie furniture BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONALDIRECTORY Be Sure • : Be Insured K. W. COLQUHOT'N GENERAL INSURANCE Representatives Sun Life Amensence Co. Of Canada Office: Royal Bank Building Office 50 - PHONES - Res. 9W CHIROPRACTIC 1v1cINNES Cliiropractie•Drugless Therapy Foot Correction Office Hours: Commercial Hotel, Seaforth Monday, Thursday Afternoons and Evenings L INS.UR]ANCE Ineure the "Co-op" Way W. V. ROTC District Representative Box 810 Clinton, Ontario Phone Collect Office 557 Ices. 8243 LOBE INSURANCE AGENCY Cor, William and Rettenbury Sts. Phone 691W GENERAL INSURANCE — Representative: Dom, df Canada General (Life) lltdwidlt Farmers' Miitnal Fire 1nsuraneo Co. .1. I;, .HO\'ll'AItti. Ftuytield Phone Bayfield 53r2 Car A, rite Life - Aceldeni Wind Insurance (f Yeti need lnsUrance, )< have a 1Policy. 11. C. LAWSON Bank of Montreal Building Clinton PHO1lES: Office 251W; Res. 251J Insurance -- Real Estate Agent: Mutual Life Assurance Co. THE McRILLOI' MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Head Office: Seaforth Officers 1953: President, J. L. Malone, Seaforth; vice-president, J. 1-l. McEwing, Blyth; manager and secretary -treasurer, M. A. Reid, Seaforth. Directors. S. H. Whitmore, Seaforth. C. W. Leon-- hardt, Bornholm; E. J. Trewar. tha, Clinton; Rtobt. Archibald, Seaforth; 3. 11. McEwing, Blyth; J. E. Pepper, Bruce£ield; Win, S. Alexander. Walton; J. L. Malone, Seaforth: Merv. Puller, Ooderich, Agents: 3. P. Pr'ueter+, Br odhag-- en; Wm. Leiper, 3r., Londesboro; SeiWyn Flakes, Brut els; Eric MVJ:unroe, Seaforth. H. E. HARTLEY Life Ifisuranee District Representative: Canada Life Assurance Co. North.St., Clinton -- Phone 4541V OPTOMETRY A. L. COLE, R.O. Eyes Examined and Glasses Fitted Goderich - .Phone 33 GORDON R. HEARN Optometrist 1028 Danforth Ave., Toronto, Ont. 3. E. LONGSTAFF Clinton and Soafortlf HOURS: CLINTON: Tuesday Evenings, 7 p.m. to 10 pan Wednesday, 9 amt. to 5 p.m. SEAFORTH: Weekdays except Wednesday, 9 a,ifi. to 5.30 p.m. Saturday, 0 a,in. to 0 ls.►n. PHONE 791 SEAFORTP1 REAL ESTATE LEONAltr) CI, WINTER Real Instate and Business 1$reke>t' SLOAN ELOCIt , CLINTON Phone: Office 448; lies. 599j