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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1959-03-19, Page 2NEWS.43,E,CORD THURSDA, MARCH 19, 1959 PAOE TWO 25 YEARS AGO Clinton News-Record Thursday, March 22, 1934 Robert Holmes, former publisher of the Clinton New Era, died in Toronto in his 81st year. It is 25 years ago this month since Mr: Holmes left Clinton, having been appointed surveyor of cus- toms in Toronto, a position from which he retired a few years ago, While in Clinton, he spent a busy and strenuous life as a newspaper publisher, town official, and for a time representative for the Fed- eral Parliament for thiS part of Huron County. It was during his term in parliament that he was instrumental in having the pres- 1913.post office erected here in Mrs. D. Steep has a last sum- mer's pullet which seems to be quite ambitious. ' The other day she laid an egg which measured 7 by 71/p inches and , weighed 31 pound. One egg like that ought to make a satisfactory breakfast for anyone„ Mr. and Mrs. H. S, Turner, who have been occupying the old Wes- ley parsonage, residence of Rev. A. A. and Mrs. Holmes all winter, will shortly move to the cottage recently vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Murdoch, Rattenbury Street, west. From Our Early Files - Clinton News-Record THE CLINTON NEW ERA THE CLINTON iNIF.Wf;-flE.,"c.:ORP Amalgamated' 1924 Published every Thursday at the Heart of Huron CoUnty • Clinton, Ontario — Population 2,985 "‘• A, I„, COLQUHOUN, Publisher • • WILMA D. .DINNIN, Editor 40 YEARS AGO Clinton News-Record Thursday, March 20, 1919 N.B. Hare, brother of Mrs, James Brown of town, who is with the Imperial forces in Russia, has been promoted to the rank •of ser- geant, This is his second promo- tion in a few months. Miss Norma Bentley is supply- ing at the Doherty Pianos in the absence of Miss Bartliff, who is holidaying, Councillor J. E. Johnson has purchased the house belonging to Mrs. F. McEwan on Isaac Street, the house now occupied by Harold Fremlin, and will occupy it as soon as Mr. Fremlin can get set- tled in the new home which he has bought for himself on Huron Street, that known as the Hes- sian house. The local Oddfellows held a lit- tle informal reception, after the regular meeting, in honor of New- ton Davies, who returned from overseas last week. Usborne township leads the county in the erection of a mem- orial to its fallen soldiers. A fine monument in• Italian marble will be unveiled on March 28 in 'honor of two soldiers from that town- ship. 4 - V ILA ' .:. SUBSCRIPTION RATES; Payable in advance--Canada „ailg''''Great Britain: $3:00 a year .. United States and Foreign; $4.00; Single - Corif4 ,Terr Cents. Authorized as second class mail, Post Office Depa4tilt ment, Ottawa 40 YEARS AGO Clinton New Era Thursday, March 20, 1919 Charles Walls left for the West to get ready for the spring work. He has taken back a considerable Vantity of seed oats and beans. At the supper served by,the Lad- ies Aid of Wesley Church in the Wesley Hall, the handsome sum of $51 was realized. The tables and hall were handsomely decor- ated in green and white in honour of St. Patrick's Day, adding much to the appearance. Mr. and Mrs. George 'Jackson, Maple Street, celebrated the 20th anniversary of their marriage on. Saturday evening, March 15, by entertaining about 80 guests to a fowl dinner. Mrs. Weaver, Lon- don, arranged the dinning tables, which were beautifully decorated with carnations, lilies and fern, while Mrs. G. Elliott arranged the card tables, Albert Mitchell and Fred Thompson catered . to the wants of the guests in royal style. The gifts were numerous and cost- ly, the town guests almost com- pleting a Limoges tea set. All went home at midnight voting' Mr. and Mrs. Jackson •ideal host and hostess. THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 1959 THE CANADIAN SCENE which the people of Clinton have had to weathei as best they ,can. On the Six Nations Indians: we can't help but feel that maybe they are more right than wrong, too, If Canada had treated the Indian people the way in which right-thinking men and women expect to be treated themselves,, and had done so throughout the generations since the confederation, there would be no need for this token uprising of the Indians, Because if the job had been clone properly the fine Indian peop- les would have been accepted into the way of life of Canada, and there would be no attempt on their part to be a nation apart from the rest of us. We have little Indian reserve land in Huron County. What do you know about the, people who live there? What do their neighbours know about them? Has everything possible been done to help them be independent and upright in their heritage?. Is it right that we send millions of tax dollars to those other Indians in the Colombo area, for instance, yet forget the debt we owe to the Indians from whom our ancestors took land, way of living, and now their pride? Well? 10 YEARS AGO LOOKING ABOUT at the various aspects of the national scene we have come to a num- ber of conclusions. For one thing, when the problem of a flag and an anthem are raised, there is little discussion in this area, The people of Huron know very well that when a chairman asks for the national anthem he expects everyone to sing "God Save the Queen' and every one does quite heartily. It is the Union Jack which floats from the flag poles of our public buildings and in our meeting halls, quite often supported by the red ensign. On the matter of. Newfoundland's loggers, we feel that their prime minister is more right than he is wrong. It seems unfortunate that the 'rest of placid old Canada must go on peacefully accepting what comes her way. It is a pleasure 'to see the new province in the confederation robust enough to stand for independence. On Avro: surely it is time the tumult and shouting died down. Actually the loss of work to the people working there and _piling up as much overtime as possible„ is no more disast- rous to the area and to themselves, than the reduction in employment of any one of our local factories, which happens from time to time, and Clinton News-Record Thursday, March 17, 1949 Miss Ruby V. Irwin is expect- ed home within a fortnight. Ac- ' TV" IN PARKS SUGAR and SPICE (By W. (Bill) B. T. Smiley) and quiet and the beauty of trees, flowers and green grass, what are they for? If city-im- prisoned dwellers must have TV in the parks they have come to a sad state indeed. —LONDON FREE PRESS THE LONDON County Council proposes to install television sets in the city's parks, so that people using the parks "may have some- 'thing to look at". This, surely, is the last word in bureaucratic idiocy. If parks in a great city are not for the delight of those who 'wish peace madly' about trying to squeeze two extra chairs in at the head table because somebody goofed. Then there's a sharp "ping", as the chairman hits his watergiass and mutters something. There is another vast shuffling as every- one lurches to his feet. There is a jumbled clinking of glasses for the Queen, followed by Grace. That Grace has been following the Queen for years and don't bet she won't be along on the Royal Tour this summer. **:* Then there is the painful struggle back into the narrow space, the chairs standing as close as the Grenadier Guards shoulder to shoulder. The ladies rush in with plates. They are halted in their tracks by the chairman, who announces he would like to intro- duce the head table, The table is unimpressed, but those seated at it bob up with various expressions and stand there with their arms hanging down. * When this embarrassing ritual is ended, the ladies, not to be denied again, hurl themselves upon the head able. The chairman's wife, who hates lumpy turnips, carries on a sparkling conversation with The Guest Speaker, on her left, agreeing that yes it's been quite a winter and yes there's nothing to beat real home-cooked food at ,a banquet. Business and Professional — Directory — After about ,ten years in the business, a weekly newspaper ed- itor becomes something of an authority on "banquets." * * * Now a banquet, when I used to read about them as a kid, was a sumptuous affair. The word con- jured up visions of Roman volupt- uaries reclining on couches, drink- ing Falernian wine and gorging themselves on all manner of good- ies borne in by half-naked Nubian slaves. * * Twenty-five years later, I'm pre- pared to admit that a banquet consists of: p,iNhot of tomato juice in a paper cup; a plate heaped with mashed potatoes and gravy, cold turkey and aukewarm, lumpy turnips or canned.peasancarrots; a piece of pie which can range from delectable to gawdoffal, depending on who made it; a slug of warmish tea or coffee poured from a large porcelain pot by a perspiring and rather cross lady member of the catering organization. * * * But not only the viands are changed. It's the atmosphere. At the banquet of my boyish imagin- ation, the participants began about 9 p.m. They ate and drink in leisurely fashion, exchanging quips, epigrams, verses. Their digestion was aided by the muted strumming of lutes. About midnight, glassy- eyed, they would clap for the dancing girls and acrobats. Later, still belching richly, they would totter off, aided by their servants, for their sedan chairs, home and bed. • * * Nowadays the banquet starts sharp at 6.30. So everybody mills around hungrily until ten to seven, while the good ladies in the kit- chen mutter imprecations and try to keep things hot. There is a vast shuffling of chairs as everybody is seated. The vice-president runs PRIMER FOR NOW THAT the Easter Seals campaign is progressing toward its end at Easter-time, and many people are thinking particularly of the unfortunate youngsters who are crippled in one way or another, we felt this primer would come in handy for parents and relatives, and friends of these young people: It is reprinted from the periodical CRIPPLED CHILD. Accept your child as he is; be realistic about his handicap. Build up his good points, Look for them and emphasize them, Children need understanding, patience and sup- ervision whether they are physically handi- capped or not. Doctors, counsellors, teachers, and therapists are friends. Cooperate with them. Apply and ask for help with your problems, Environment is important° to any child. Habits and adjustments formed early carry lifetime influence. Food, shelter ,clothing and love are necessities; and the greatest of these is love. ,Good discipline is important in your relation- ship with your children; make sure it is justifiable and consistent. H elp your child when he needs it; but don't deprive him of chances to make decisions for himself. Independence is gained by encouraging your child toward new experiences. joint efforts of mother and father are needed. Work together toward the same goals. Know as much as possible about your child's handicap. Read, Talk with other parents. Accept information from experienced advis- HAIR DRESSING PARENTS ers and ask questions. Learning can be a rich experience for you and your child. Mother and father groups exist. Join one because sharing can benefit you and others. Never waste time and energy bemoaning the handicap. Take the positive approach and circumvent limiting conditions, Optimism can be gained. Work at it, share it. It's contagious. physical handicaps are only one part of the picture, Fundamentally, your child learns and grows like other children. Qualities of dependence -can prevent your child from maturing. Encourage his efforts at independence. Remem• ber that your child mirrors your atti- tude, your personality and reactions. Sympathy leads you up a blind alley. Don't indulge yourself.. Training can go on at home as well as in schools, clinics and hospitals. Help is all around you. Search for 'it and put it to use every hour of the day. Uuderstanding comes with time and patience. Vocational guidance can be secured from coun- sellors;' start thinking about this early. Worry won't help, Xtra effort is required with a handicapped child but don't neglect the rest of the family. your experience as a parent can be made richer if you avoid discouragement, Z eal is needed in all living. Put it in your child and yourself. CHARLES HOUSE OF BEAM' Cold Waves, Cutting, and Styling King St., Clinton Ph. HU 2-706 C. D. Proctor, Prop. INSURANCE INSURE TRH CO-OP WAY Auto, Accident and Sickness, Liability, Wind, Fire and other perils P. A. "PETE" ROY, CLINT° Phone HU 2-9357 Co-operators Insurance Association • AUCTIONEER 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. 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HU 2-795 Salesman: Vic Kennedy Phone Blyth 78 The chairman, desperately try- ing to remember the brilliant "chairman's remarks" he wrote out that afternoon, gulps with un- tasting palate, interrupted at every second bite by the wife of The Guest Speaker, who knows that she is supposed to be charm- ing to the locals, but is wishing she was home watching TV and wondering why the hell she drove 60 miles from the city with that megalomaniac husband of her who 'can't refuse an invitation to speak. • * * Meanwhile, down in the rest of the hall, it is not exactly hilar- ious. At first, there is a little scattered conversation. Then hte pangs begin to strike. Morosely watching the head table guests wading into the turkey, everyone gets into the celery and olives and eats his bun. • * Just about the time the head table hogs are served their coffee and are lighting up, the common types at the end of the last table get their plates. They eat like fury, but are just starting their pie when the chairman pings his glass. From then on, they have to sneak bites and chew unobtrus- ively, their heads twisted toward the head table, o * While The Guest Speaker is in- troduced, the catering ladies tip- toe about, gathering up dishes with the silence of a crew of auto wreckers. Then they go out in the kitchen and enjoy their own din- ner, amid a phenomenal rattling of crockery and subdued peals of laughter that have The Guest Speaker gritting his teeth. • * Oh, I'm not down on banquets. Don't think that for a minute. I love them. But I think I was born about 2,000 years too late. I'll bet I've been at 300 banquets hi the last ten years, and I haven't had a goblet of Falernian wine, been waited on by a Nubian slave, or een a single dancing girl, at J. E. 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