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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1959-04-02, Page 4From Our Early Files SUGAR and SPICE (By W. (Bill) B. T. Smiley) THURSDAY, APRIL. Z 1959 HEALTHY ACCEPTANCE OUR TOWN AND community have grown considerably over the past 20 years. We have grown in numbers as we have welcomed new neighbours and new people from many lands. arouad the world. .. A history of Clinton and the area sur- rounding us, will state that the town was Settled by people of English, Scotch and Dutch descent. The 1951 census of Canada showed that origins of people, living in Huron County were as follows: British Isles, 39,415; French, 1,792; Austrian, 41; Czeck and Slovak, 72; Finnish, 14; German, 5,634; Hungarian, 27; Italian, 91; Jewish, 29; Netherlands, 1,001; Polish, 202; Russian, 28; Scandinavian, 253; Ukrainian, 124; other European, 25; Chinese 25; Japanese, 5; SOME RES ' MANY OF US have the instinct to keep things as they are. We remember pleasant things we knew when we were youngsters, such as an apple tree we considered just perfect for climbing and resting in. Then when the passing of years makes it necessary to cut down that tree, our first instinct is to put it off. We resist changes in our normal way of living from day today, and this is probably best indicated by the uproar we make just prior to a change either to daylight saving time, or h;ack to standard. Somehow, it is the change which bothers us. And when we have become accustomed to the new state of affairs, then we don't want a change from that. For this reason it, is good that a country be peopled with young folk who are given an opportunity to make the changes they feel are good for the country. For the young are not so set in their ways, but that they can make changes and see them through. On the other hand, it seems wise that other Asiatic, 7; Native Indian and Eskimo, 7 and all others, 370. Total population was 49,280, With the total population of Huron County now reckoned at 47,200, it is almost certain that the 1961 census will show quite a differ- ence in the totals under the different origin headings. Though this part of Ontario got its start through the work of the original settlers, it is necessary to reassess the feeling that we are essentially descendant of the British Isles, The healthy continuing of acceptance of people of many races and nations will continue our growth in friendly understanding of the problems of the world, and the general good of our own district and nation, IST CHANGE government should be fairly well peopled with those who are older and more experienced. They are the "brake" to cushion the shock which is administered whenever a change is made. The young will continue to make their demands on the nation for things they want, and think they should have. It is up to the older folk to look ahead and see the results of such a change, and be ready to deny, or to counsel those who want the change. This is again, we think, one reason why democracy is a wiser way of government than some others at Vvork in the world to-day. There seems to be more attention given to the "com- mon good", and more chance for that to be the end result of changes made. Too often the very act of change, is made to mean "progress". Change in itself does not necessarily mean progress at all, It is only when the result can be determined, through foresight or experience, that it can be deter- mined whether progress exists. WE ARE WE THE FOLLOWING quotation is from the latest issue of "Industry", published by the Canadian Manufacturers Association. "To think that we can safely ignore what is happening today in Russia and China is to live in a fool's paradise. A pleasure-seeking, fun-loving society that values (and rewards) its entertainers more highly than it does its teachers; that seeks only more pay for less work; and that takes its priceless freedom for granted: such a society will surely lose both its high living standards and all its freedom unless it casts off its follies and awakens to a full under- standing ,of what is happening in the world." The article comments on the fact that the average industrial worker in Canada last year received $1,500 more than he did just ten years ago—and he worked 100 fewer hours to get it. Even with due allowances for higher prices, this is a staggering gain in real earnings over so LL WARNED short a period. But the demand, as Industry explains it, is for still more pay and, still fewer hours, without regard to productivity improve- ment, And it is frequently backed by strikes or the threat of strikes. In comparison is the six day working week and industrial discipline in communist countries, where there is no freedom to strike. No longer is it possible to state that the method of pro- duction in communist countries does not produce material improvement. Actually the Russians and Chinese are working with "fanatical dedi- cation" to prove that anything the West can do they can do better. In some fields they have proved that this is no idle boast. We, do not want to express the idea -that we are against the Unions. The idea behind their formation in the first place was good, and it still is:' 'But their continued use of force and terrorism—and their continued request for more, at the expense of the entire country—is wrong. VALUE OF STRIKES (The Printed Word) TO NEWSPAPER READERS Whose fears may be dulled by the frequent appearance of the expression "Commie-dominated unions," and to union members who feel even a Commie is all right as a union boss if he can get more -pay for the• members, the following quote is Underlined. It is from a Canadian communist handbook published some years back and still being read: "It is. nbt *probable that there will be a nation-wide revolution, but strikes are the next thing to it. Workers can be mobilised during strikes. Strikes are experiments during which workers and members can be trained for actual. fighting against their oppressors, the capitalists." "BUY CANADIAN" CHARLES HOUSE OF BEAUTY Cold Waves, Cutting, and Styling King St., Clinton Ph. HU 2-7065 C. D. Proctor, Prop. INSURANCE INSURE THE CO-OP WAY Auto, Accident and Sickness, Liability, Wind, Fire and other perils P. A. "PETE" ROY, CLINTON Phone HU 2-9357 Co-operators Insurance Association K. W. COLQUHOUN INSURANCE and REAL ESTATE Representative: un Life Assurance Co. of Canada Phones: ff ice HU 2-9747; Res. HU 2-7550 Salesman: Vic Kennedy Phone Blyth 78 J, ll,. HOWARD, Hayfield Phone Hayfield 581'2 Ontario Automobile Association Car Fire - Accident Wind Insurance If you need Insurance, I Wiwi a Polley THE McKILLOP MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Head Office: Seaforth Officers 1958: President, Rob- rt Archibald, Seaforth; vice pre- dent, Alistair Broadtoot, Sea- rth; secretary-treasurer, Nortna effery, Seaforth. Directorst John H. McEwing, obert Archibald;. Chills, Lebin,,, ardt, Bornholm; E. J. Trewartlia, ll iton; WM. S. Alexander, wkt, I; J. L. Malone, Seaforth; Hat- Puller, Godertiehl J. E. Peeper, • tefield; Alistair Broadfoot, aforth. Agents: Wan, 1..eiper Jr., Land. hero; I. P. Prueter, Brodhagen; lwyn taker, Brtistel.s; Eric untoe, Seaforth, MORAL RESPONSIBILITY. FOR TRAFFIC. SAFETY During April, religious leaders of all faiths throughout Ontario will stress the moral aspects of the traffic accident problem. They will be asking you, as a motorist or pedestrian, to accept indi- vidual responsibility for obeying the traffic laws and the rules of the road. This personal appeal to the users of our streets and highways is the basis of the Moral Responsibility Campaign spon- sored by the Ontario Department of Transport. It is receiving enthusiastic endorsement and active support from the Ontario Federation of Agriculture and from local safety councils, police departments, service clubs, women's groups and other community organiza. Lions. You can help the Moral Responsibility Campaign achieve success by practising the Golden Rule of traffic safety—drive and walk as you would have others drive and walk. ONTARIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT HIGHWAY SAFETY BRANCH 9014 ,illiMmial0.1•••••••••••••1.....**1 PACitl FOUR PUNT ON 'NEWS,RECORD THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 19149 THE Q411'0-914 NEW ERA THE CaINTON nEws.ngccom Arniaa.m.ated 1924 Published every Thursday at the Heart of Huron county Clinton, Ontario —; Population 2,985 111. 4 A. L ,C.O.1;110110.tiNo Ptibilsher Clbatort News chickens. "Farmers who raise chickens, "Transportation people who move grain, eggs, live chickensadressed chickens and chicken pies. "Manufacturers who make incubators and the material for the buildings and equip- ment in which the chickens are raised. "Paper makers who make the paper for the packages. "Package makers- who make the packages for the pie maker. "Printers who print the packages. "Bakers who make the pie. "Salesman who sell the pie. "Middlemen of many kinds, including brok- ers, bankers, insurance men, etc," —Hanover Post Record little simple arithmetic. That was in '43. This was '59. That's . . uh . . holy smokes, 16 years ago. He was only 34 then. And he seemed so old. It's true, then. Thursday, March 31, 1949 Confederation of Newfoundland with Canada on Friday, April 1, will make the Dominion larger than Europe, raise its population to more than 13,000,000 and give it a new 14th city. Work commenced in Clinton to- day in connection with the decis- ion of town council to proceed with the permanent paving of a section of the local streets. An agreement was signed with Lavis Contracting Company, Clinton,' for excavation, fill, gravel, etc. Richard and Jayne Mary Snell, children of Mr. and Mrs. Ephriam Snell, were among the high-ran- king contestants at the recent Stratford Music Festival. Richard came second in his class and Jayne Mary received over 80. Both are pupils of Mrs, E. Wendorf, Mrs. Wendorf is making a splendid contribution to the mus- ical life of the children of Huron. 10 YEARS AGO Clinton News-Record * It's eruct, but I've faced up to it. I've made my peace with old age and the Simpler things of life, But don't be surprised to read some pretty strong editorials, in the near future, on the advisabil- ity of lowering the age limit, and increasing the amount, of the old- age pension. DINNER . The spirit of man may sometim es seem like an elusive butterfly, bursting from its cocoon in a sin- gle glorious flight that ends in death. Stephen Leacoelea spirit is like a butterfly in perpetual flight, reflecting the warm sun's rays and bringing unending pleasure to the human heart. No imposing figure of a man was this sage of Mariposa, as he came to be known even beyond the borders of his native Canada. With his tie out of kilter and his hair unruly, the first impression he gave was that of a country bump- kin, But when he talked, ivisclom and brilliance flowed. And when he wrote, the words tinkled like soft music bubbling with laughter. Anyone who still has before him the first reading of Leacock's Sun- shine Sketches is to be envied. The glow from this experience can better be felt than described, For 800 lucky ones that glow cah be reoaptured. This is the number that will be able to crowd into the Royal York Hotel's Concert Hall on April 16 for a dinner in the Leacock style. That means no speeches (perish the thought), only good food, good entertainment and sparkling con- versation. The last item will be stimulated by one half a hundred authors who will be distributed a- mong the tables, The cost of the evening per person is $10, a modest sum con- sidering that it is alga a contri- bution to the fund for restoring the porch of Leacock Reese at Old Brewery Bay, The Telegram is happy to be associated with the Canadian Library Council in en- abling readers to participate in this delightful event. - -The Telegram 40 YEARS AGO Clinton New Era Thursday, April 3, 1919 A large delegation from Huron and Bruce counties conferred with Sir Adam Beck, chairman of the Ontario Hydro Electric Power Commission today, setting before him the power requirementd of a dozen municipalities. The district could be supplied from Eugenia Falls, by an octensier, of the line from Goderich, or by an extension of the Niagara syatem, The dust nuisance on the front street during the past week was the subject of much complaining, but it was considered at the Town Hall to be too early to get the watering cart cut and at work. The daylight saving on the rail- road makes it rather difficult for those wishing to take the early morning train out of town. For their reception last week, Captain McKinnon presented the Clinton Kiltie Band with a box of cigars. Needless to state, the boys smoked the Captain's good health. 40 YEARS AGO Clinton News-Record Thursday, April 3, 1919 The Farmers' Club of the north end of the riding of South Huron will meet in the council chamber on Tuesday next, to discuss the advisability of putting a candidate in the field in the next provincial election. Clinton's newest industry, Roz- ell Bros. Creamery, which has been moved to new and larger quarters, is now in full running order. The new building, the south end of the Motor Works plant, has been thoroughly fitted up with pasteurizing vat, testing room, refrigerator room, etc., and a churn of 1,000 pounds capacity. The Messrs. Rozell are very opti- mistic regarding the future of the creamery business in Clinton. A reception was tendered to Wilmer Wallis, who returned last' week from overseas, and J. Mul- holland, who leaves shortly to make his home in Winnipeg, was presented with a pair of cufflinks. I got a nasty jolt the other day. I was skimming through the news- paper, when a familiar name jumped out at me, I stopped to read the story, Sure enough, it was M. T. Backhouse, DSO, DFC and bar, two tours of operations, for- mer Squadron Leader. He'd just been appointed a director of some company in Montreal, the story said. * Old "Empty", as we used to call him, had a bad time of it in the war. He was utterly fearless. He would fly through flak as casually as though he was strolling to the pub. He was less afraid of Ger- man fighters than he was of his bfeycle, which he could never quite master. But he had that name, and it was quite a cross to bear. Imagine being known to everyone, from barmaids to brigadiers, as Empty Backhouse. He was a flight-lieutenant when I knew him, and a good one, Quiet, keen, respected and admired by all, he was a born leader. He'd have risen to high rank in the service, had it not been for two things, his name and a quick tem- per. * He ,could take any amount of razzing, as long as it had nothing to do with his name. But every so often some wit, who didn't know the background, would be introduced to him, and inspired by a few drinks, would suggest that he change his name from M. T. Backhouse to' Unoccupied Closet, or something of the sort. * * * The sequel never varied. The stranger would wind up on his back, with a fat lip, and Empty would wind up with a couple of types holding his arms, while he stuttered: "I'd rather be a Back- house than a bi--- basket". Only he didn't say basket. Next day, he'd be on the mat, get a rocket from the C.O., and have another black mark against his promotion. * 4g But all this had nothing to do with what I started to say. What rocked me, when I read the news- paper account of his new job, was this: "Mr. Backhouse, 50, has been engaged in . . " I looked again, Yes, it said 50. Must be a typo- graphical error. Old Empty Was in the Second World' War, not the First, Couldn't be a day over 40. '' * Slowly it seeped in. By George, old Empty WAS quite a bit older than the rest of us, But he couldn't be 50. Wait a minute, now. A Clinton News-Itecord, Dear Editor; We were glad to see you give Premier Smallwood a pat on the back in your editorial "The Cana- dian Scene," Like yourself, we are pleased to see Newfoundland standing for independence from the big, strangling unions, for a number of our friends in industry have told us about what happens in the so-called free voting in re- gard to strikes, Straight clear- thlnking,' balanced workers just don't have a. chance at those union meetings, sometimes not even, be- ing allowed in. As for the national anthem and the flag, it will never be settled as long, as "Quebec is quebec" and "Ontario is Ontario", there being such' a wide divergence of opinion, As you say we are get- ting along very nicely with, "God Save the Queen," the Union Jack, and the Ensign—and until there can be some unity of thought on the subject, let us leave matters The line of thought didn't flow in smoothly. It came in short, chilling bursts. If Empty is 50, he's middle-aged, Eleven years from this June I'll be 50. Young Hugh is eleven, and it seems as though he was born only last month. 4, * When the bitter reality finally got through, and I'd checked the figures twice, I just sat there, feeling every one of my practically 50 years. It's an awful belt in the teeth to a man who has been merrily pounding on the portals of life to have that half-century door suddenly yawning in his face, Of course, the signs have been there, but I've been too blind, too engrossed in my picture of myself as a young blade, to admit their presence. But now that I've seen the writing on the Backhouse wall, I'll admit frankly that I'm no fla- ming youth any more. There's more smoke than fire in the old chap, nowadays. 25 YEARS AGO Clinton Nowa-Record WIniradaY, APIA '0, 29$4 Officers of Huron Regiment held their annual meeting in Goderich last week, when the year's pro- gram was discussed and plans laid, The annual regimental ball will be held in Goderich sometime within the next few weeks. Those pres-, ent at the meeting from Clinton were Major Morgan ,Captains Mc- • Intyre, Ford and Thompson, and Lieutenant Lawson. On Good Friday evening in St. Patil'a church, John Hartley, of the Department of Education, To- ronte, a former principal of Clip. ton Public school, gave an illus- trated lecture on "The Holy Land," Mr, Hartley visited Pal- estine last summer and he had many an interesting incident to tell, of. his visit. Miaa Marion Gibbinga and Mrs. H. C. Lawson contributed solos during the ev- ening, which were much enjoyed. M. T. Corless and master Alvin visited friends in St. Catherines and Hamilton on Good Friday. LETTER TO THE EDITOR COMMENTS For example, I can't sit up and play poker all night and be on the job next day, the way I used to. I find that I have to quit about 4 a.m. if I'm losing, or 5 a.m., if I'm winning, nowadays. I can't dance the way I used to, either. Why, I used to be able to wring a quart of perspiration out of my long underwear after a good ev- ening's dancing. I can barely squeeze a cupful, nowadays. * And as for the girls, there's where your age really shows. I used to make a round trip of 380 miles, on a 48-hour pass, hitch- hiking, to see a girl, when I was a young dog of an airman. The Only girl I'd go more than 380 yards to see nowadays would 'be my dau- ghter, if she were getting married. And by ginger, that reminds me, she's 8 now, and in only 10 or 11 years I'll be a grandfather, the way these young'uns carry on nowa- days, WE HAVE HEARD a lot of pros and cons about "Buying Canadian," A lot of people let it go in one ear, and out the other. They fail to realize the extreme importance in the mes- sage which is being placed before us each day by Canadian business and governments. An interesting article which we clipped from STELCO, official publication of the Steel Company of Canada Limited, tells quite a story. It tells, for example, why we should buy a Can. adian chicken pie. But it serves as good reason- ing why we should buy any item manufactured in Canada by Canadians. "There is more than just meat, crust and gravy in a chicken pie. There are many forms t)f employment, including: "Farmers who raise the grain to feed the LEACOCK STYLE WILMA D. DINNIN, Editor SUBSCRIPTION- RATES: Payable in advance--Canada and Great Britain; p.m, a year United States and Foreign: $4.00; Single Copies Ten Cents Authorized as second class marl, Post Office Department, Ottawa 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 Ptiblie Accountant GODERICK Ontario Telephone 1011 Box 4'78 45-17-b RONALD G. McCANN Public Accountant Office and Residence Rattenbury Street East Phone MI 2-9677 CLINTON, ONTARIO 50-tfb OPTOMETRY I. B. LONGSTAFF Hours: Seaforth: Daily except Monday 81 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-5 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Phone RUnter 2-701.0 Clinton PHONE 791 SEAFORTH 0. B. CLANCY e Optometrist --Optician g f (successor to the late A. L. J Cole, optometrist) For appointment phone 33. Goderich h C REAL ESTATE tx v )3 Lgomkgro a. WINTER S Will Estate and Business Broker ei High Street — Clinton •Si - Phone UV 2-0602 114 alone, We are among those who think the Union Jack should be .in our flag to signify that we are- part of the great Commonwealth. The Indian Reserve problem. will be .hard to settle as long as the agitafors are coming across kern the, Reserve in New York. We lived in Caledonia for 14 years and had Indian girla rooming in our, home while attending Collegf late, so got to ,orww,,some of them well—also worked with them in church and Sunday 'School, The Tuscaroras, who joined the Five Nations to make it six, were al. Ways dissatisfied and were not liked by some of the others. X would like to talk with some of out. Indian friends today, You have a good weekly Paper —we always look forward to Thursday, Keep up the good work. Sincerely, THE POTHS Bayfield, Ontario, March 24, 1959. Business -and. Professional — Directory — HAIR DRESSING