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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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