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Clinton News-Record, 1960-10-13, Page 2From Our Early Files with step saving' extension phones TAKE IT EASY • die; Ati* DOW • 0 • • 0 0 4 p a calls have been answered, including some false alarms, which is not one a week. How- ever, the assurance of the protection on call, Must make householders and businessmen rest easier, Certainly it affects the amount of their fire insurance Prerniums. Fire protection is no small matter, It is costly, and continual, Improvements are con. stantly being sought, and as money becomes available, they are provided for the Clinton district. This is fire prevention week, and all over the country, posters, advertisements, etc., are drawing attention to the importance of the event, "Don't give fire a place to start," is a smart slogan which all should take note of. PREVENTION OF FIRE, \Vbeither it be of privately owned property, or of public buildings, is a major concern of all. As in the case of most conenunal undertakings, the upkeep of a 4re-fighting brigade with all need- ed equipment too often is taken for granted. The citizens of Clinton have in years past set up and paid for a quite excellent form of fire protection, which involves an annual maintenance cost of $8,400 and an investment of $25,000 in equipment, Volunteer firemen receive an honorarium for their services, and are on call at all hours of the day or night. Practices are held regularly with all types of equipment, so that the men are well prepared for action. In a recent 12 month period, only 40 WORSE THAN SOAP OPERAS (Goderich Signal-Star) • 25 Years Ago CLINTON NEWS-RECOUP Thursday, October 10, 1935 Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Epps moved into W. Robinson's house in Osborne Street, Arthur Cantelon denied a re- port that he was supporting the Stevens candidate in the election, saying that he Meant to sink or swim with the old ship .and would vote Conserva- tive, as per usual. A fine specimen of bass was on exhibition in the window of Fitzsimons' butcher shop. The fish was caught in the Mait- land River by Mrs, George G, Murdoch, one of Clinton's pop- ular young matrons. Those of the sterner sex fancying them- selves as fishermen 'were advis- ed not to fail to see this superior fish, which measured 19% in. and weighs 334, pounds. Frank Bawden, newly instal- led Noble Grand of Clinton Lodge of Oddfellows, treated the brethren to a lunch follow- ing general business and con- ferring of the initiatory degree. Mr. and Mrs. Ross McEwan spent several days in Windsor and Detroit, taking in the World Series. CLERK'S NOTICE Of First Posting of Voters' Lists for 1960 40 Years Ago CLINTON NEWS-RECORD October 14, 1920 A thunder storm, with sharp lightning and torrents of rain, burned out Albert Seeley's mot- or and necessitated a trip to London for repairs. T. J. Man- aghan's house was also struck, A thunder storm in October is 'said to mean a period of fair and warm weather, which will be fine for those whose coal bins are empty, George Laithvvaite, Goderich Township, took first prize at a fall fair for the largest and best three bunches of grapes, competing with exhibitors from Niagara, St, Catherines and Chatham, Is there anything Old Huron County cannot excel in, given a fair trial? Mr, and Mrs. Alvin Fletcher, Seaforth, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McCart- ney, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Glaz- ier, Misses Louella and Isabel Glazier, Clinton, and. J, C. Park London, spent a day with Mr, and Mrs, Peter Glazier, God- erich Township. e0000•••••••••••••••••••••• • • • • I • • • • • • • • • • • To order—call your telephone • business office. • °F a►NaoF • • • ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1' it would be all right to leave the selection of music to the uniformed taste of the young. Good taste comes only through education, and sound education comes only from adults -who have studied the history of human thought and achievement, and have learned the values that endure. "Give me the making of the songs of a nation, and I care not who makes its Laws," Someone who knows the manner in which the general public can be influenced came up with those wise words. We were somewhat relieved with the seeming passing of soap operas from the radio. But now along comes "popular" records. It is hardly fair to say that these "popular" records—what is on "the hit parade"— are the taste of teen-agers. It is what they have been beguiled into liking by the musical dope push- ers, who, with no thought above the dollar, appeal to the lowest common denominator. If there were no musical dope pushers, Responsible adults alone are equipped to select the records which should be played in the home or on radio stations. Just turn your radio dial arid see what we mean, How long will Canadian adults who have abdicated their rights permit this to go on? When do adults assume adult responsibility? Municipality of the Town of Clinton County of Huron NOTICE is hereby given that I have complied with Section 8 of the VOTERS' LISTS ACT, and I have posted up in my office at Clinton the 11th day of October, 1960, the list of all persons entitled to vote in said Municipality 'at Municipal Elections, and that such list remains there for inspection. And I hereby call upon all voters to take immediate proceedings to have any errors or omissions corrected ac- cording to law, the last day of appeal being the 25th day of October, 1960. Dated at Clinton this 11th day of October, 1960, JOHN LIVERMORE, Clerk of the Town of Clinton. 41-2b 10 Years Ago CLINTON NEWS-RECORD Thursday, October 12, 1950 Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Hill, Toronto, ordered a Thanksgiv- ing turkey dinner with all the trimmings at the Clinton Grill for Mrs. Elizabeth A. Kennedy and Harry Balsam. The gift was much appreciated. William L. Metcalf, Bayfield, had gladioli stalks measuring 80 inches. Ontario growth tops that of Pennsylvania and Nev- ada, according to Mr. Metcalf, who has grown glads in both places. The population of the Town of 'Clinton is 2,405. The engagement of Betty June, youngest daughter of Mrs. Viola Lampman, to Doug- las Shepherd Farquhar, was an- nouneed. IVIrs. Willard Aiken, Clinton, won the $100 grand priZe at the Lions Bingo. In order to protect' its legal Interests, HUron County Fish and Game Club Conservation AssoCiation incorporated under Ontario laws. Clinton News-Record First Time in Clinton Ends of Rolls of d air ingCarpets direct from Warehouse SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Payable in advance — Canada and Great Britain: $3.00 a United States and, Foreign: $4.00; Single Copies Ten Cents Authorized as second class mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa What I'd like to know is: Who wants Religious Instruc- tion in the schools? The stu- dents don't. They think, the more coherent of them, that it's an interference with their schooling, a waste of time, and something they already recei- ved, in better surroundings, at home or at church. Others echo the remark I heard from one lad "It makes a nice, break." The school board doesn't want it. The question of relig- ious education is a pricky one, especially where there are half a dozen Protestant denomina- tions, Jews and RC's. It takes a lot of broken field running to make sure nobody's shoes are stepped On. * The teachers don't want it. They think, with some justifi- cation, that there is enough in- year terference with their attempts to cover the course, what with field days, football games, as- semblies, teachers' conventions, visiting speakers and other special events. It is the clergy which is de- manding it? I don't think so, from what I've been told by a couple of reverends. For the average preacher, used to a silent, if somnolent, audience, it must be e bit' hair-raising :(o face some 35 young hellions, 32 of whom consider this little more than a chance for a sup- ervised visit with their friends. The clergyman, his chest-high pulpit exchanged for' a navel- high desk, feels naked, neglect- ed, and much like the Old Wo- man Who Lived In A Shoe. Ole Way To Reduce Insurance 60: tilend Yikir Bad DOing: Habih • Hemingway) a civil war. Is it then right that others should be allowed to strike simply because it is a somewhat lesser evil? I was interested recently in reading a letter to one of our farm papers suggesting that the hog producers should do away with the assembly yards and fix a price one week in advance, Let us suppose this was done. As I see it this would be the result: There would be great difficulty in arriving at a price, but let 'us suppose that the price for the following week is set at $28. There would be no as- sembly yards so it would fol- low that farmers delivering their own hogs would take them to the nearest packing plant. I can see where Stratford and Kitchener plants would be well supplied. Truckers also would naturally take hogs to the clos- est plant unless some incentive was provided by more distant plants. On this basis we could only conclude that competition for truckers would immediately develop rather than competition for hogs. Is this what hog producers want? Will be in stock from Thursday afternoon— in the following sizes (one of each size only) colors in Spice, Mushroom, Beige, Green. Piece-9 ft. by 7 ft. 1 inch Piece-12 ft. by 6 ft. 7 inches Piece-12 ft by 9 ft. Piece-12 ft. by 7 ft. 4 inches Piece-12 ft. by 10 ft. 5 inches Piece-9 ft. by 9 ft. 1 inch Piece-12 ft. by 2 ft. 1 1 1 1 1 First Quality Carpet Selling at 1/2 of Regular Price We will bind all above rugs FREE of charge Business and Professional Directory INSURANCE H. E. HARTLEY All Types of Life Term Insurance — Annuities A. M. HARPER and COMPANY CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS 33 HAMILTON STREET GODERICH TELEPHONE JA 4-7562 OPTOMETRY (By J. Carl T. just received a report on the loss ratio of Co-Op car in- surance for the period January to August, 1960. It is disap- pointing to find that losses have increased by almost five percent over last. year. Since our losses were particularly low last year, this increase is not serious as far as the success of the comp- any is concerned but it is seri- ous when we consider the suf- fering involved. Remember there is only one way by which we can reduce the cost of our car insurance and that is by driving more carefully. It will return big dividends in both cash and hap- pier living. In a release from the On- tario Federation of Agriculture I see that the settlement of the Seafarers Strike took place October 5. The strike was of vital importance to farmers, At this time of year it is ur- gent that large stocks of west- ern grain be accumulated in Ontario in order to reduce as far as possible the more expen- sive rail shipments during the winter. The situation was so serious that the Ontario Federation and affiliated organizations along with the Canadian Federation urged the government to action in getting this situation cleared up. It is interesting to note that the day following their presentation announcement was made that the strike had ended. This strike points out again the disastrous effect disruption of transportation can have on people who have no part in the strike itself. It again raises the question as to how far the gov- ernment is justified in allowing a small segment of the popula- tion to bring hardship to the whole population. It also em- phasizes the power in the hands of farmers if they chose to use it, One Week of no deliveries of food to market could cause 40 Years Ago CLINTON NEW ERA Thursday, October 14, 1920 Dudley E. Holmes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Holmes, Wing- ham, passed his final examina- tions in law at Toronto. Mrs. Cardiff, who makes her home with her daughter, Mrs. Harry Bartliff, sold her house in Brussels. The double stores occupied by Mr. Brown and Sutter & Perdue received another coat of varnish. Motor truck service began stepping in and taking business from the railways, following a rise in railway rates, A large moving van passed through Clinton heavily loaded en route from Goderich to Hamilton. John Diehl sold his farm on the 4th concession of Stanley to Mr. Shaddick, an ex-soldier from Hensall, for $6,000. Town council met at the home of Chief and Mrs. Adam McCartney with the Mayor in the chair and all councillors present with 'their wives. Fol- loWing a hot fowl supper the regular business session was held. -• 111•11•111110, PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT ROY N. BENTLEY PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT Goderich, Ontario Telephone Box JA 49521 478 J. E, LONGSTAFF Goderich Street—Near Clinic Seaforth: Daily except Monday Wednesday, 9 alt. to 12.30 p.m. Thursday evening by appoint- ment only, Ground Floor, Parkins! Facilities PHONE 791 SEAFORTH Clinton: Above Hawkins Hard- ware—Mondays only-9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Phone HUnter 2.7010 Clinton RONALD G. McCANN PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT Office and Residence Rattenbury Street East Phone Hu 2-9617 CLINTON, ONTARIO THE McKILLOP MUTUAL FIVE INSURANCE COMPANY Head Office: SeafOrth Officers: President, John L. Malone, Seatbrth; vice-president, John H. IVIcEvving, Blyth; secre- tary-treasurer, W. E. South-gate, Seaforth. Directors: John H. McEwing; Robert Archibald; Chris Leon- hardt, Bornholm; Norman Tre- wartha, Clinton; Wm. S. Alex- ander, Walton; J. L. Malone, 88-rtfb Seaforth; Harvey Pullet, Gode. G. B. CLANCY, O.D. OPTOMETRIST -- it'or Appointment Phone JA 4-7251 GOIDERICH INSURANCE REAL ESTATE Alistair j",t: ildszt, Brtioc:rd; LEONARD Agents: Wto, Later, Jr., /Am. G, WINTER desbore; V. J. Lane, RR 5, Sea- Real tetate it 110640iiit drake'. forth; Selwyu Baker Brussels: Hight Street Clinton James Kam, Seaforth; Hareld J. E. 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T. smumr) AS I have now been teaching for a month, I feel suffic- ieotly qualified to point out all the flaws in the educational system, and demand their mediate correction, However, as that would re- wire an essay of the approxi- mate length of Lady Chatter- leg's Lover, I shall content my- self with suggesting one major change. I would like to see the "subject" known as Relig- ious Instruction scratched, blot- ted or erased from the list of secondary school courses. Don't think that this is going to get me in trouble with the preachers (not that it would be the first time). With a few exceptions, I think ministers and priests Who are forced to teach this course consider it an abomination, in the same cate- gory as saying the burial ser- vice over some old brute who has ignored the church all his life. * * * *. * Is the whole business pushed by the Department of -Educa- tion? I doubt it. The Depart- ment, with Machiavellian cun- ning, does not make Religious Instruction' a compulsory sub- ject. It leaves it to the dis- cretion of the school board. This is- like the Emperor of Japan issuing an edict that reads: "Now, we all know that suicide is old-fashioned. But if anyone requires a sharp knife, just fill in this form and send to . . .". Do parents want it? Again, I would take some convincing. In a decade in the newspaper business, I don't recall a single delegation of parents, carrying crosses, making a pilgrimage to a meeting of the school board and demanding that their off- spring be instructed in The Word. * * Then who is responsible for this changeling, this awkward, unwanted child in the family of education? Is it a small but zealous group of stern Christ- ians who believe that you can make a horse drink if you stick his nose in a trough? Is it a few frustrated, lonely clergy- men of the off-beat sects,, seek- ing a captive audience?. I don't know, I'm just asking, Perhaps if one soul is saved, it is worth all the confusion and cussing it causes. I am not opposed to religious' education in schools. Where it is prop er l y integrated, and where it is desired, it has a vital place,But where it is stuck into a cirriculum for no apparent reason, it is aS digest- ible as a humbug in a rice pudding, CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE CO. Clinton, Ontario K. W, COLQUHOUN NSURANCE & REAL ESTATE Representative: Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada Phones: Office HU 2.,9747 Res. HU 2-7556 Salesman: Vic Kennedy Phone Blyth 78 THE CLINTON NEW ERA Est. 1865