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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1953-05-07, Page 2PAGE TWO CLINTON TL tr4-RECQiW THURSDAY, .MAY 1, 1953 ;.ClintonNews-Record THE CLINTON NEW ERA ]First issue June. 6, $8.65 THE .CLINTON NEW.S,.RECORD First issue (Huron News -Record) January 1891 Amalgam ate d 1924 An Independent Newspaper devoted to the Interests of the Town of Clinton and Surrounding District Population, .2,54$; Trading Area, 10,000; Retail Market, ,$2,000,400; Rate, .44 per line flat Swprn Circulation --- 2,126 ,Home of Clinton RCAF Station and ,A.dastral Park (residential) MEMBER: Canadian Weekly \Newspapers Association; Ontario-Quebee 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 EVERT' THURSDAY at CLINTON', Ontario, Canada, in the Heart of Huron, County TH U RSIPAY, MAY 7, 1953 We're a Lot of Lazy Loafers! THE INITIAL REASON for mankind to gather into communities .was an instinctive de- sire for protection. With the growth of civiliz- ation, and the development of the metropolitan system of the Western• world, this grouping of peoples has led to the establishment of offices, stores, and service centres. These business places were made easily accessible .to the public, for it was the public that owners wished to attract. In the recent past, when a business -man, went to his place of business, he walked. If the distance were great, he drove a horse. And at his place of business was a stable for the 'housing of that horse. Hitching posts were er- +ected for the public's horses. Today, we own cars. ,Some cars are old, some cars are new, some are painted, and others are just blue. But we'd all rather ride than walk, so we take the car down -town to the of- fice, or to the store„ or to the factory, and we park it there until we want it to ride home in. There is no stable provided for the can It sits all day in the sun, sleet, or snow until we are ready to drive it home. . Where does it sit? Why, in front of the store, of course. That's , why we drove it downtown in the first place. So that we wouldn't have to walk. Now, suppose, just for a minute, we look at the purpose we have in being in business. •We want to attract the public, right? And how is the public going to come to see us? That's right, by car. Now where is he going to park it? If your car is parked in front of your bus- iness, it's a cinch, he won't park out there, He's going to park' down the street where Joe is not too lazy to walk to work, and so there is a place to park unless your hired help has parked his car there. And the public is going to buy at the first place he can get what he Wants, 'cause he's lazy too, and won't walk half a block Own the street to your store if he doesn't have to. On actual count, from one place on Clin- ton's main street yesterday, it. was possibleto see twelve cars owned by business people. That means, at the rate of one customer parking for one hour, a matter of just 96 customers who may not have been able to find a handy parking place, and so took their business. somewhere else, Aren't you worried? We were. So much so, that upon finishing this editorial, we're going out to the ear and we're going to drive it away from the front of our . store. A side street, a back alley, or the public parking lot will have to do for our jalopy. We're going to try to do our part, in making .Clinton an easier place for purchasersto get their job done. At the same time as we make more people like Clinton, we'll get a bit more exercise, and we just may help avoid the possibility of a town by-law restrict- ing parking on main streets for more than one' hour at a time duringthe day. • Cheap Insurance for . Farm Employers THE BUSINESS OF FARMING is certainly 'not . without an element of risk. Besides the 'usual dangers to farm : income caused .by un- seasonable weather, or a general lowering of the economic basis of a country, is the constant danger of an accident to the farmer himself, or at times more serious, to his hired help. Perhaps too few farmers realize that any- one who niay be hurt while hired by a farmer, may possibly sue his employer for damages. If the suit is won, as is in most cases quite likely, the farmer stands to lose a great deal of money. Even if he is able to meet the costs it will mean a financial setback to him. • Industry and commercial enterprises have for years been protected from losses such as • these, by the enactment of the Workmen's Compensation Act, which compels any employer to pay a certain set fee based on the payroll of the firm. In the case of a farmer employer, coverage is not compulsory, but he may gain protection at a cost of 75 cents per $100 paid to either full or part-time help. Benefits include medical care, hospitaliza- tion.and compensation pay until the injured per- son is able to return to work. In case of total disability a pension amounting to 75 per cent of wages paid previous to the accident, is pay- able for life. In case of death resulting from the accident, a wife receives a pension of $50 per month as long as she remains a widow, plus $12 per month for each child under 16. If the children remain in school payment is continued until they are 18. Most important to the farmer is a freedom from fear of suit from an injured employee. When covered with Workmen's Compensation, all appeals are handled by the Board, Further detail, including coverage of the farmer him- self, is available by writing to Workmen's Com- pensation Board, 330 University Avenue, Toron- to. Certainly the low cost, and wide benefits afforded by the Act are worth investigation by all farmer employers. Interdependence Means More Than Ever THROUGH EXPERIENCE which the urban dwellers seem sometimes overeager to ignore, it has been discovered that a drop in food prices to the producer has effected a drop in the standard of living of the country. This has been evident in the past, and is imminent in the future. When farmers were dependent for only a few items from the cities, such as sugar, spices, some items of clothing, dishes, etc., this con- nection between food prices and cost -of -living was quite noticeable. Now the farm purchas- ing power has inereased, and farmers rely on the cities for machinery, all clothing, processed foods, electrical appliances, and practically everything they use. More than ever before, a bad time for farmers will mean a bad time for those who supply them. Free Advertising For All. Contestants WITH THE ZEALOUSNESS of the CBC snaking it easy for Canadians to view TV and hear broadcasts from the United States, we have just now survived the constant election campaign which was carried on, no holds bar- red, in that country. 0 We now, apparently, are to face the same kind of bombardment from our own politicians. It is hoped that they niay conduct themselves with a good deal more of the gentleman -like spirit than some of our southern neighbors did. Already, pieces of electioneering literature are finding their way into our mail -box. 'They come from our representatives in parliament, under franking privileges, advising us of what they are accomplishing in their own constit- uency. We, as taxpyaers, are helping to pay for our representatives in their campaigning. Certainly the representatives who have worked for us for a few years need a bit of encourage- ment to bet back in the fray for another bout. However, it seems to .put a comparatively high cost -barrier in front of new competitors in the governing arena, Why not grant franking privileges to new contestants for a couple of months prior to the final round? Committee Of-the.Whole and Newspaper Coverage (The Weekly Editor) RESOLUTIONS PASSED recently by Sim - toe town council and Norfolk county council give newspaper reports permission to report discussions and deliberations in committee -of - the -whole sessions of both councils. This action was taken following the pre- sentation of a brief by Dick Pearce, news editor of the Simcoe Reformer, asking Councils to open the way for complete coverage of meetings. Quoting from an opinion of the Municipal World, he explained that the press had the right to report committee -of -the -whole which is "pur- ely a device to have the mayor or other presid- ing officer leave the chair. so that a committee chairman may preside and bylaws or committee reports may be dealt with in detail while the rules of the debate are "relaxed." Also, he pointed out that much of the reasoning behind council decisions was advanced during committee -of -the -whole discussion but never made available to the ratepayers through the press because councils, by custom, barred the press from taking notes or reporting coin- mittee-of-the-whole. He felt that the public would be better served by a change in procedure granting permission for full coverage. The majority of the members of Simcoe town council and Norfolk county council voted in favor of the news editor's suggestion, no dis- senting opinions being expressed. Councillors asked only that the .press use discretion when personalities became involved or when any coun- cil proposal, in the opinion of reporters, might be jeopardized by a premature report in the press. Although still in the "try -out" stage, the new procedure has worked satisfactorily in the opinion of several councillors who were asked to comment on the changeover. The danger of closed meetings being held, as authorized by the Municipal Act, seems remote at the present time. In addressing both coun- • oils, Mr, Pearce suggested that they continue with the old committee -of -the -whole system if they thought that closed meetings would result from the proposed new procedure. $10.00 Per Ton AN EASTERN NEWSPAPER takes excep- tion to the $10.00 per ton increase which was applied newsprint on April 1 by most of the producing companies, In the past few years the newsprint companies of Canada have steadily increased the price of their product -and the amount is always the saute, $10.00 per ton, Many Canad- ian papers have attempted to carry these in- oreases but the new increase which was added on April 1, may break the camel's back. There is almost certain to be an increase in sub- scription prices. Many publishers are suggesting that there is no need for the April increase in newsprint prices and they point to the profit recently an- nounced by the Bowater Newfoundland Pulp and Paper Mill, whose net profits rose from $4,069,829 in 1951, to $4,617,474 in 1952. Nor will the publishers be called upon to shed any tears for the Howard Smith Paper Mills Limited which recently announced earnings for 1952 of $9,811,721, after deducting $4,241,107 for deprec- iation and depletion, Net profits for the year were given as $3,826,882. If these companies are having a hard time getting along their net earnings do hot show any cause for tears. From m t air Early Files I 40 YNARS A00 '.served in that capacity .,dor 21 years. Mrs, J. S, Steepe, Ontario St., had the misfortune to fall on Monday, breaking her right ht w rist, Mrs.W. J. Miiler, while work- ing about the garden wo . en the other day fell against the -edge of a cement step and sustained a clean break of her right ankle. The Clinton New fru May 8, 1913 TheheMayee in of theeCoun Coun- cil met on Monday with Reeve Cantelon in the chair and Court cillors Thompson, Paisley, Ford, Cluff and Morrish present, The tenders for street, watering were received: Cree Bros., 40e; Thos, Cook, 3714c. Thos. Cook received the contract, .A, grant of $150 was made to the Citizens' Band for weekly band concerts. On motion of Councillors .Cluff and Thompson, the by-law licens- ing liverymen be amended by in- cluding all automobiles and ail self-propelled vehicles. Fee to be $10,00,• The Lacrosse Club reorganized last week with the following of- ficers: Hon. president, Dr. Shaw; president, Mr. Bouch; 1st vice- president, D. S, Cluff; 2nd vice- president, . J. W. Treleaven; 3rd vice-president, C. E. Dowding; secretary -treasurer, W. Whitley; manager, W, J. Tozer; committee, W, S. R, Holmes, ' B. Kerr, P. Couch, W. Morrish and R. Mc- Kenzie; field captain; W, Whitely. Dr. Gunn's house on Rattenbury Street has been brightened by the painter's paint brush. Doherty's factory has commenc- ed their Saturday afternoon holi- days, The Clinton News -Record May 8, 1913 A number of the lady members of St. Paul's 'Church attended the Sunday School convention and Deanery meeting in Exeter on Tuesday, making. the trip in the motor bus. Among . those in the party were: Mrs. J. McLeod, Mrs. C, E. Jeakins, Mrs. Dayment, Mrs. Sloman, Mrs. Sewell, Mrs. Middle- ton and Miss Middleton, Miss Brimfield and Misses Bowden. Rev. Mr. Jeakins also attended. Clinton Collegiate football team put the Stratford team out of the running for the Hough Cup when they succeeded in holding the Classic City boys to a tie score of 1-1 after taking the first game 1-0 in Stratford. Messrs. Thos. and J. P. Shep- pard visited friends in the vicinity of the Nile on Sunday and Mon- day. The "Rounders" with Dick Tas- ker pitching took St. Paul's base- ball team into camp on Monday evening by a score of 9-6. The lineup was as follows: St. Paul's - W. Johnson, c; C. E, Dowding, 1b; T. Hawkins, 2b; A, Cousins, 3b; C. Draper, ss; J. Doherty, rf; M. Counter, If; G. McGregor, cf; H. Reid, p. Rounders -J. Weir, c; R. Johnson, 1b; D. Cluff, 2b; F. McCaughey, 3b; H. Twitchell, ss; J. McCaughey, rf; M. McEwan, cf; D. Tasker, p. 25 YEARS AGO The Clinton News Record May 10, 1928 Mr. R. Draper has been ap- pointed by the board as caretaker of the Collegiate Institute build- ing, his duties commencing on Monday morning. Mr. W. H. Watts, who recently resigned, had "Immediate service" IN YOUR LOCALITY FOR Estate Planning and Wills Investment Management and Advisory Service 4% Guaranteed Investments 2% on savings - deposits may be mailed Real Estate Services For prompt attention call RAYE 13, PATERSON Trust Officer Hensall, Ontario, Phone 51 or any office of GUARANTY TRUST COMPANY OF CANADA TORONTO i MONTREAL OTTAWA • W1NOSOR NIAGARA TALLS • SUDBURY SAULT S'TE. MARIE CALGARY r VANCOUVER OPP MAIN STREET tiyr.ti�y'�.•iM'_i+.� W'+,wi.4'=Y:�•5 I SAW THE WHOLE TFIINGf IT WAS YOUR. FAULT// YOU CACI 'TELL IT TOTHE+7UCt; • 4:440.x.1 TILL TSLL IT•T011-1E\ 3uDGE! THis LI'L. DOP.0 IS LUCKY HE tIONIT GET ATNF EVE/ '\NIS Elim P7 PE FINES YOU -TI tP-ty pOLLAR9 OR 1146:2T DAYS! Mrs, Warner, Mrs, Woods, Miss Mae Woods and Miss Daisy, Nedi- ger, Hamilton, visited their bro- ther and his family, W. J. Nedi- ger, on Sunday. The London Road is being torn up in readiness for paving and the gravel thus released is being put on the streets needing same, 10 .YEARS AGO Clinton News -Record May 13, 1943 On, Saturday night it was an- nouneed from Victory Loan head- quarters in Goderich that Clinton had reached its quota of $174,000 and . was the first municipality in the county to obtain its objective. live. Miss Fannie Levis of London spent the weekend at her home in town. Rev. G. W. Moore and T. W. Hawkins and • C. G. Middleton are representing St, Paul's Church at the Synod meeting in London this week. Miss Kay Middleton spent the weekend in London where she was bridesmaid for her girl friend, Miss Grace Cosier. - Mrs. L. Snyder and Fay spent the weekend in Brampton. Miss Anita Cruickshanks spent the Easter holidays with her mo- ther in Hamilton. Douglas Andrews, son of Mr, and Mrs. Frank Andrews of town left Wednesday for London where he has been accepted in the RCNVR. Among the number of Western Ontario RCAF personnel recently commissioned in Canada is Reg. B. Porterfield of Mitchell, former- ly of Clinton. Sixty-six students at the Clin- ton Collegiate Institute are now working on farms this year. G.O.AEJUCR • Plans are already under way ,tor the holding of the 12th of Ally celebration. at ,Gode- rich. Because the 12th falls un a Sunday this year the Celebration ♦v � X1.1-�••��♦ of the anniversa Of the Battle of the Boyne will take place on Saturday, July 11. Not since 1931 ---22 years .ago --has the "glorious. 12th" march for this area been staged at Goderich, Quality Service Sunday, May 10 is Mpther's Day Remember Her with a MOTHER'S DAY CARD 5c to 50c GIVE MOTHER A. GIFT ON HER DAY Below are listed a few suggestions: Coiognes1.50 up -by- Tiffany, Tabu, 20 Carats, 4711 (Germany), Prince Matchabelli, Yardley, Adrienne, YARDLEY BATH DUET 1 Tin Talc HAIR BRUSHES Bath Salts Bath P Yardley by 1.50 Tiffany by Old Spice 1.65 Tabu Adrienne 2.00 Yardley Evening in Adrienne Paris 2.00 SOAPS -50c up Tiffany --boxed singles, or 3's MORNY-Guest Size box of 6-$1.00 Yardley -- Tabu -- Old Spice contains 1 Cake Soap, $1.25 $1.00 to $2.95 owders Solid Colognes by 2.50 Tiffany 1.25 1.75 Tabu 2.25 2.00 Yardley 1.25 2.00 4711 (Germany) .90 Prince Matcha,belf 1.00 Kodaks -- Printing and Developing -- Films SMILES 'N CHUCKLES CHOCOLATES In Mother's Day Wrap W. C. Newcombe, Phrn.B. Chemist and Druggist PHONE Si For those who suffer in body or spirit, The Salvation Army holds open the Door to Help and' Hope, To the weak, the erring, the unfortunate, The Salvation Army is an unfailing friend. Its under- standing heart and human touch can heal the scars of misfortune or misdeed. YOUR dollars help keep the doors of The Salvation Army's hostels, havens, homes and hospitals open. To The Salvation Army, these dol- lars are a sacred trust, to be used wisely in relieving human need. 0.3 TE Phone 704-W SALV Ti Godericn, Ontario BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY Be Sure : Be insured K. W. COLQUNOUN GENERAL INSURANCE Representative: Sun Life A urancc Co, of Canada Office: Royal Bank Building Office 50 - PHONES - Res. 9W CHIROPRACTIC D. H. 1MIoINNES Chiropractic -Drugless Therapy Foot Correction Office Hours: Commercial hotel, Seaforth Monday, Thursday Afternoons and l3venings� INSURANCE Insure the "Co-op" Way W. V. ROY District Representative Boar 810. Clinton, Ontir o Phone Collect Office 557 Res. 3243 tone INSURANCE AGENCY Cor. William and ltattenbury Ste. Phone 691W - GENERAL INSURANCE Representative: Dern. of Canada General (Life) • HOwlek Fanners' Mutual Ph* InSuranee 00. $, E. HOWARD, Ei yfield Phone Ila'field 53i5i Car - Fire\ w L1te .' Accident W#rid Insurance ti You need tnsurance, I have a Policy. A. C. LAWSON • Bank of Montreal Building Clinton PIHHOWWES: Office 251W; Res. 251J • Insurance •- Real Estate Agent: Mutual Life Assurance Co. THE Me1ULLOP MUTUAL WIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Head Office: Seaforth Officers 1953: President, J. L. Malone, Seaforth; vice:president, J. 14. McEwing, Blyth; manager and secretarywtreasurer, M. A. Reid, Seaforth, Director.: S. Ii. Whitmore, Seaforth; C. W. Leon- hardt, Bornholm; r. J. 'r`.rewar- the, Clinton; ltobt. Archibald, Seaforth; J. IL MoEwing, Blyth; J. E. Pepper, I.3ruoefield; Wm. 5, Alexander, Walton; J. L. Malone, Seaferth: Ham, Fuller, Goderich, Agents: 3. F. Prueter, Brodhag- en; 'W`i'n, .Leiper, Jr., Londesboro; Selwyn Baker, Rims/As; Eric Munroe, Seaforlk. 11. E. HARTLEY Life Insurance District Representative: Canada Life Assurance Co. North St., Clinton - Phone 454W OPTOMETRY A. L. COLE, R.O. Eyes Examined and Glasses bitted Goderich - Phone 38 GORDON R. HEARN Optometrist 1028 Danforth Ave., 'Toronto, Ont. I. E. LONGSTAFF Clinton and Seaterth HOURS: CIANTON: Tuesday Evenings, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m, Wednesday, 9 a.m, to 5 p.m. S,EAFOl=iTII: Weekdays except Viednesday, 9 a.m. to 5.30 gxn, Saturday, 9 ani. to 0 p.m. PHONE 791 S1;A1rORTl i REAL ESTATE LEONARD G. WINTER Real Estate and Business Broker SLOAN BLOCK, CLINTON Phones bffice 448; lies. 599J