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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1958
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THE WANTON NEW PIA. THE CLINTON
Amalgamated 1924
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Heart of Huron County
Clinton, Ontario Population 2,992.
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• A. L. COLQUHOUN, Publisher
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WILMA D. DINNIN, Editor
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SNOWED UNDER
The night was dark, the snow was blowing,
The traffic rush was homeward flowing,
The road with slush and ice was deep,
And cars were moving at a creep.
Joe Doakes was travelling close behind
The car in front, so he could find
His way by the red light ahead ...
His windshield wiper had gone dead,
' And ell was well with Joe until
Far up ahead, a sudden spill
Stopped all the cars right dawn the tine;
For careful drivers, this was fine.
,loo lammed his beaker, began to skid,
Wise drivers don't, but Joseph dld.
Now six feet down, Joe takes It easy.
He wasn't smart when It was freely.
Cm CO-OPERATORS INSURANCE
ASSOCIATION
Offices in Toronto, Hamilton, London, Windsoz,
Oftawa, Owen Sound
"Auto Insurance for Careful Drivers"
I• would like to take this opportunity to thank you,
the people of Clinton for the privilege of serving you as
your Mayor for 1959. I will endeavour to carry out these
duties to the best of my ability.
I would also like, at this time, to wish you a very
Merry Christmas and prosperity in the New Year.
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AUCTIONEER INSURANCE
Electors, Town of Clinton:
My experience for 3' years at County Council
should be useful to you, the Citizens
of Clinton.
If Elected Deputy Reeve, I will favour:
• Permanent black top streets
• Repairs to sidewalks
• More grading on gravelled streets
• More attention paid to catch basins
MELVIN CRICH
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For Transportation — Call Any Taxi in Town
The Clinton Kismen Club
ARE HOLDING THEIR ANNUAL
Peanut Sales Drive
House-to-House Canvass will be conducted during
the evenings of
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27
AND
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28
Net Receipts from this Planter's Peanut Sales Drive will go
toward equipping the Kinsmen Peewee Hockey League
and also fel'. the Annual Kinsmen Christmas Toy Campaign
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If convenient, have used toys ready for the Kinsman
Canvasser to pick up on these evenings,
Be generous—These are worthwhile projects
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AT THE POLLS
December 1
As a Taxpayer I am
interested in
• Economy
• Better town manage-
ment
• Low rental housing
• Better streets and
sidewalk repairs
W. J. MILLER
for REEVE
VOTE
PAGE TWO. CLINTON .NEWS-RECORD
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1958 PAGE TWO. CLINTON .NEWS-RECORD THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1958
FOR THE first time since 1956, ratepayers
in the Town of Clinton will have an opportunity
to choose the leaders they wish to govern their
affairs for the next twelve months.
For three years now, the men on council
have remained the same. They have gained in
knowledge and interest in the affairs of Clinton
Now some of them are reaching for higher rungs
on the municipal ladder. Some new men are
asking for a seat on council.
It is the responsibility of all ratepayers to
consider the situation seriously, and make it a
LAST WEEK we wrote that Clinton is
missing the boat is so far as civil defence plan-
ning is concerned. Now we are more convinced
of it.
In Orillia last week, a complete survey of
the town was carried out, and facilities of the
area were discovered for accommodating large
numbers of evacuees in the event of an H-bomb
attack. Clinton's reeve attended as a delegate
of the county, and took part in the work of
the survey. He reports a well-organized pro-
ject, and a good deal of work done.
This is the first survey of its kind to be
carried out in Ontario. There has been one in
Nova Scotia, and another in New Brunswick
The fact is, that this survey could have been
carried out in Clinton, If our leaders had been
ready to accept the need for civil defence plan-
ning last winter, when it was presented to
TOWNS OF Huron and Perth, admittedly
the driest in Ontario, are taking much interest
in the operation, or non-operation, of the Canada
Temperance Act which controls liquor use there.
These towns are not seeking an "out" toward
liquor sales; they do want a measure that will
allow police to control drinking in their areas.
Exeter started the ball rolling with the
request that Ottawa alter the act to prevent
point to go to the polls on Monday to vote for
their choice.
In Hullett, too, electors will be eststing their
ballot for the men they feel are best capable
of doing the job. Hullett, also has not had an
election for several years.
A strong turn-out to the polling places in-
dicates interest in their own futures, by the
ratepayers themselves. Strong support will en-
courage those elected to govern well. Vote for
the men of your choice.
then, then Clinton could have had the oppor-
tunity of such a survey. The records produced
(we understand at no cost to the municipality)
are invaluable in planning for a town's future.
Clinton could have had them.
Instead, when the opportunity was before
our council, the men presenting it were treated
quite rudely; were cut off in the first sentences
of their explanation of the plan; were dismissed
without having a chance to provide background
information on the idea.
Clinton is missing the boat on civil defence
planning. Already the great benefits to be had
by this initial exercise have been lost. What it
may mean to Clinton citizens in actual dollars,
to say nothing in lives and loss of creature com-
forts in case of disaster, no one can ever measure.
Let us stop hiding out head under a -bushel
and accept the facts of life as they are.
certain irregularities — as motorists being al-
lowed to drink in their cars. Goderich shied
away from an appeal to the Government fearing
they might be told to take the CTA or get into
the Ontario liquor sale system. Listowel has
been debating the issue with one suggestion that
they stay CTA but with practically a new act.
Clinton is taking a wise view in naming three
councillors to make a thorough study of the CTA
and, the Ontario system and report to them.
From Our Early Files
40 YEARS AGO 25 YEARS. AGO
Clinton New Era
Thursday, November 28, 1918
Mrs. Harry Twitchell and daugh-
ter, Windsor, are visiting with her
sister, Mrs, Murray McEwan.
Mrs, F. A Axon is visiting in
Chesley for a few weeks
Andrew F. Ness, Zurich, was
appointed Clerk of Hay, for the
balance of the term..
Huron County reached and pas•
sed the goal with total suscriptions
of $3,479,950 to the Vitcory Loan.
Interest cheeks on the last year's
Victory Loan, due and payable on
December 1, are commencing to
arrive in the town for distribution.
The Clinton Creamery has had
a new telephone installed this
week. Their number is 145.
Peace talk emphasizes the world
shortage of cattle, sheep and higs—
in fact all livestock. Canada will
be called upon to restore the
flocks and herds of Europe, and
the after-war demand will be
greater than the war demand, is
the view of those in touch with
conditions.
10 YEARS AGO
Clinton News-Record
Thursday, November 25, 1948
Wilbert R. "Bert" Lobb, RR 2,
Clinton, was re-elected president
of Huron County Federation of
Agriculture for the ensuing year
at the annual meeting held in the
Town Hall, Clinton. Past Presi-
dent Russell Bolton, Dublin, con
ducted the election of officers, no-
minations being made from the
floor.
Compulsory power cut-offs will
continue for the time being from
12 noon to 1 p.m., and from 6
p.m. to 8 p.m.
In the Boys' and Girls' Grain
Club Section at the Royal Winter
Fair, Toronto, Huron ,Juniors made
an exceptionally good showing
Fred Pepper, Clinton, was the on
ly exhibitor from Huron in the
class consisting of medium to late
varieties of oats. Fred won elev-
enth placing with a sample of
Beacom oats in a large class of 58
entries.
Electors of Clinton:
Your support at the polls on Monday,
December 1, will be appreciated.
VOTE FOR
John A. Sutter
DEPUTY REEVE for 1959
For Transportation — Phone HU 2-7023 or HU 2-6635
To The Taxpayers of Clinton:
I am offering my services to represent
Clinton as REEVE at the County Council
in 1959.
If it is your desire to be represented by me,
It will be my privilege.
Vote I IRWIN, Robert N. I X I
STILL MISSING THE BOAT
WHAT DOES CTA DO?
(London Free Press, November 11)
40 YEARS AGO
Clinton News-Record
Thursday, November 28, 1918
According to statistics at hand,
there were in October in Ontario
3,015 deaths from influenza. The
Provincial Board of Health says
that this figure falls short of the
total number, but that many were
actually reported. These were
for the most part persons between
the ages of 15 and 45, Many of
them were the parents of young
children. We have heard much
about war orphans, There are in
Canada and the world today many
thousands of "flu" orphans.
In Huron County during Septem-
ber there were six fires, causing a
loss estimated at $1,145. Of this
amount, $945 was made up by in-
surance, $200 being dead loss. Of
course, as a matter of fact, the
whole $1,145 was dead loss, the
county being actually that much
the poorer owing to those fires.
Miss Edyth Bowey, Brucefield,
spent the weekend with London
friends.
At the Princess Theatre: The
Kaiser, the Beast of Berlin! Ad•
mission evenings 25c. Saturday
matinee 15 and 25 cents.
Clinton News-Record
Thursday, November 30,1933
J, W. Nott, successful farmer
and stockman in Tuckersmith, was
a successful exhibitor at the Royal
Winter Fair, where he showed
horses and hogs. He carried off
first prize and reserve champpion
ship. for Hackney one year old
second prize in Hunter class, under
one year, third for carlot of hogs,
fifth for pen of three hogs and
ninth for pen of five, In the let
ter class there were 25 entries.
"Wes" knows good stock when he
sees it,
An accident happened at the
Wearwell Knitting plant yesterday
which might easily have been
more serious, but which resulted
in giving W. W. Mutch a severe
electric shock, Mr. Mutch wa3
looking for a leak in the dye vat
and took down a light on an ex-
tension switch to look into a cor-
ner. His hand was wet at the
time and he got a shock, falling
where he stood. James McNeil.
who was right at hand, turned oft
the power immediately. Mr. Mutch
was soon able to be removed to
his home, where he is still under
the doctor's care,
George T. Jenkins and H. C,
Lawson, president and secretary
of Clinton Intermediate Hockey
team, were in Toronto attending a
meeting of the O.H.A.
ALVIN WALPER
PROVINCIAL
LICENSED AUCTIONEER
For your sale, large or small,
courteous and efficient service
at all times.
"Service that Satisfies"
Phone 119 Dashwood
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
ROY N. BENTLEY
Public Accountant
GODERICH, Ontario
Telephone 1011 Box 478
45-17-b
RONALD G. McCANN
Public Accountant
Office and Residence
Rattenbury Street East
Phone HU 2-91377
CLINTON, ONTARIO 50-tfb
INSURE THE CO-OP WAY
Auto, Accident and Sickness,
Liability, Wind, Fire and other
perils
P. A. "PETE" ROY, CLINTON
Phone HU 2-9857
Co-operators Insurance
Association
H. C. LAWSON
Hotel Clinton Block
Clinton
PHONES: Office HU 2-9644,
Res,, HU 2-9787
Insurance — Real Estate
Agent: Mutual Life Assurance Co.
K. W. COLQUHOUN
INSURANCE and REAL ESTATE
Representative:
Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada
Phones:
Office HU 2-9747; Res. HU 2-7556
Salesman: Vic Kennedy
Phone Blyth 78
J. E. HOWARD, Hayfield
Phone Bayfield 58r2
Ontario Automobile Association
Car - Fire - Accident
Wind Insurance
If you need Insurance, I have
a Policy
THE 111eKILLOP MUTUAL
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
Head Office: Seaforth
Officers 19i8: President, Rob-
ert Archibald, Seaforth; vice- pre-
&Went, Alistair Broadfoot, Sea-
forth; secretary-treasurer, Norma
Jeffery, Seaforth,
Directors: John H. McEwing,
Robert Archibald; Chills. Leon-
hardt, Bornholm; E. 3, Trewartha,
Clinton; Wm. S. Alexander, Wal-
ton; J. L. Malone, Seaforth; I'Thr-
vey Puller, Goderich; 3. E. Pepper,
Brucefield; Alistair Broadfoot,
Seaforth,
Agents: Wm. Lelper Jr,, Land-
esboro; J. F. Praetor, Brodhagqi;
Selwyn Baker, Brussels; Eric
Munroe, Seaford:,
OPTOMETRY
3. E. LONOSTAFF
Hours:
Seaforth: Daily except Monday &
Wednesday-9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
Thursday evening by appointment
only.
Clinton: Above Hawkins Hard-
ware—Mondays only-9 a.m. to
5.30 p.m.
Phone Minter 2-7010 Clinton
PHONE 791 SEAFORTH
G. B. CLANOY
Optometrist — Optician
(successor to the late A.
, Cole, optometrist)
For appointment phone 83,
Goderich
REAL ESTATE
LEONARD G. WINTER
Real Estate and Business Broker
High Street — Clinton
Phone HU 2-8692
HAIR DRESSING
CHARLES HOUSE OF BEAUTY
Cold Waves, Cutting, and
Styling
King St., Clinton Ph. HU 2.7865
C. D. Proctor, Prop.
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