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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1960-12-01, Page 2Business and Professional Directory A. M. HARPER and COMPANY CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS 33 HAMILTON STREET GODERICH TELEPHONE JA 4-7562 There's a shocking waste of time, money and energy not to mention the nervous strain, going into education these days, according to the rate- payers. And I agree. Vast, factory-like plants of brick and steel and glass are springing up across the land. Thousands of busses pour hun- dreds of thousands of child- ren into these structures every morning, and haul them away in the afternoon. Millions, if not billions, of dollars are be- ing spent on teachers' salaries. And all for nowt, as they used to say at The Gate Hangs High, a very fine pub in York- shire. There's nothing new about this, of course. It's been going on for generations. But the full-realization of the appalling waste didn't hit me until rec- ently, when I attempted, on several occasions, to help my son with his homework. I've been helping him for years, and I might say that he has always appreciated the fact that I had received ,an excel- lent education, and could work out perimeters, and number of pecks in a bushel, and that sort of thing. * * Indeed, we've had some of our most intimate moments, real Dad-and-Son times, as I have carefully explained that Champagne was a great French explorer, in history and that it is hotter in summer than it is in Florida, in science, and that his mother would help him with his fractions, in arithmetic. * * Those friendly evenings are now but a nostalgic memory. No longer do we spend a half- hour, heads together, trying to figure out pistils and stamens. Gone are the pleasant times when we solved together the intricacies of the farmer who had ten acres of hay in a forty rod field, and traded it for seven tons of coal at 50 cents a bag. He's in high school now. And they're teaching him all sorts of nonsense like why Henry VIII married six women, and sheep-raising in Australia, and x plus 2 — ( —2x) equals dear knows what, and concrete nouns, and the chemical form- ula for buttermilk, and a whole lot of crazy stuff like that, that he'll never be able to use. * * Believe me, I know. Tye been going to school, in one way or another, for about 25 out of the last 40 years, and I could write everything I learned in ,school down in. a five-cent scribbler, and have enough paper left to write an autobiography. * I have no quarrel with what we learn in elementary school, There they teach us to spell, write, read and figure all use- ful things. It's in high school that the rot sets in. Go up to any middle-aged man, go a- head, the first one you see, and ask him the formula for hy- drogen, sulphide. If he seines .sheepishly, ask him for the square neat 'of 37, and when he begins to get annoyed, de- mand that he tell you the capitals of the provinces of Canada. He might get three Of them. This reveals the tremendous waste of our educational eye,- tem, and if you're not eon- Vinced, sidle tip to a woman the next time yoU're at party. Act letizeled. Ask her, gently, who fought in the War Of 1812, If she looks around and giggles,. demand a deflei- Veil of a dangling partitelPle If she slaps your fate, you knew that she's a normal, welt-adjusted Canadian woman, with a Perfectly good high school diploina. (By W. B. T. SMILEY) Personally, I have a deep feeling of resentment that I spent so long learning so little. I "put in" no less than nine years learning French, had an affair with a French girl, and as far as I'm concerned, la plume de ma tante is still dans le jardin. In the Air Force they taught us all about met- eorology. And as sure as I look at the sky and proclaihn three days of perfect weather, because there is cirro-straitus cloud, I walk out into a real soaker of a rain. * It's not until our formal ed- ucation stops that we begin to learn. Men learn how to swear at the fellow who won't dim his lights. They recognize, after a few painful experiences, that a full house isn't much good when jacks are wild. In a matter of a few years, they find out that hell hath no fury like a woman. It's only a matter of time before they realize that a friend in need is •a friend to be avoided like Sirs: Kindly send me two copies of November 24 issue. Thanks. Your comments on old names found in Collegiate books very interesting. I was thinking that if some old-timer in your town could have seen the list of hundreds of names in the old- er records, he or she, could tell sonic fascinating short stories that would flash in their mind as they saw a name. For instance, my three cou- sins went to Collegiate there: Grace Walker, Agnes Walker, and William (Bounce) Walker, Bounce was killed in the First World War. Mrs. Walker, daughter of James Shepherd, the mother of these children, took charge of Mr, Shepherd's family of sev- en, when Mrs. Shepherd died, The oldest of the family, Bela, aged 14, did her father's house- keeping until she married Mr. Walker. Another cousin, Jean Morris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Morris, went to Collegiate (I think, not sure) her mother was one of the best dressmakers the plague. A woman, very quickly, learns that she can get her awn way by crying or raising hell. Early, she recognizes that she'd have been far better to have married that fellow who almost asked her for a dance one night, and who went into medicine. It's only a short while until she discovers that two wrongs make a right, ef you raise enough fuss about it. And in no time at all, she has found out that old Baldy isn't quite 'the charmer he was when he had that head of thick, wavy hair and didn't wear long underwear. * It's sad to think about the gap between what we are taught in school, and what we know, It leads one to suggest that we might just as well spend the years between thir- teen and twenty-three sitting around contemplating our nav- els. It would certainly be cheaper. in the town — another daugh- ter of James Shepherd. ' A VIP who also attended the old Collegiate was Calvina MacDonald, who was super- visor of nurses at maternity hospital in Cleveland. A build- ing named MacDonald House in her honor graces the West- ern Reserve Medical Centre now at Cleveland, Ohio. Anne Mason November 25, 1960 London, • Ontario 40 Years Ago CLINTON NEW ERA. Thursday, December 2, 1920 Before any owner of a mot- et. vehicle can secure a 1921 licence he will be obliged to state whether or not he has an approved nonglaring head- light device on his car. The afoot of the new law will be virtually to prevent head on motor car collisions in Ontario in the future. Mr, and Mee. James Crich and ,daughter, Cochrane, Gif, ford Crich, London and Viotor Crich, Gore Bay, were in Clin- ton attending the funeral of their father, the late Onslow Clifton Proctor, I-Iolmesvilie, left Monday morning for To- "onto to study for an electric al enzineer. Harry Bartliff sold his busie ness, which he had operated for 18 years, to Peter Hender- son, a practical baker who had been foreman at a large Kit- cheerer bakery for a number of years. Mr. Bartliff intended to remain in town for the present. 25 Years Ago CLINTON NEWS-RECORD Thursday, November 28, 1935 Firemen and town officials tried out a new fire alarm, and many persons checked with the News-Record to find out what the row was about. lit did make a fearful noise, which is wha" a fire alarm is supposed to do. Mr. and Mrs, Ernest Adams and Lloyd, Londesboro, visited Stratford friends on Saturday. Mrs. George Falconer, Lon- don Road, and Mrs. Frank Raithburn, Kippen, were hostes- ses at a surprise birthday party for their mother, Mrs, T. Lind, say.;'ou.,r of Mrs. Lindsay's sisters were present. Mr. and Mrs. K. S. Turner and little Marilyn, Goderich, visited relatives in Clinton on Sunday, Radio owners complained ab- in the morning When Jim Hun- Oa interference over CPIa ter was making his news broadcast. The general idea seems to be that "Jim" should have his say without inter- ferenee, 10 Years Ago CLINTON NEWS-RECORD Thursday, November 30, 1950 Par-Knit Hosiery Limited, one of Clinton's most progres• sive industries; added a sub- stantial addition to fits plant due to expanding demand for its product, full-fashioned hos- iery. Real mid-winter type weath- er was experienced, with Clin- ton faring better than many other parts of Ontario, where the weekend storm was re- sponsible for many power breaks. Recruits Bob Garon and Bob Thomason became members of the 1st Clinton Boy Scout Troop. Scoutmaster Roberts- on conducted the ceremony. The Baptist Ladies' Aid held a bazaar at J. R. Butler's store. Mrs. T. Leppington and Mrs. Alan Craig were in charge of the baking booth; Mrs. Wil- liam Cochrane and Mrs. Jack Butler, iaprons; Mrs. Wilfred Aikenhead, touch-and-take. Mr, and Mrs. G. W. Note spent the weekend with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Garriock. 0 Children may tear up a house but they seldom break up a home. Letter to the Editor... THEN 11.1- STOP IN AND TAKE 7/16 WINNEFZ 71,IM TOM TUNI I a - al. LET 'EM r`efr 1AME1 I4 457-0 hi 1 AC OalC-R•••• t vissiourrar 'FIGHT WHAT FIGHT • reene, eeeseeeteretee A Trans-Canada Air Lines DC-8 jet with crews surd equipment required to man it in the air and on the ground. In the foreground is the flight crew consisting of captain, first and second officers, steward and four stewardesses. Immediately behind, on the left, are two baggage trucks, and next to them a lavatory truck and a water truck, with ground crews. The air starter is parked directly in front of the DC-8, almost hiding the ground power unit, while the two mobile air stair units are in position at the front and back doors. The ramp super- visor's radio car is in the center. Shown in this photo is $6,000,000 worth of aircraft, $103,000 worth of ground equipment and many years of training and experience. SUGAR and SPICE . . lieeeeeeeeenielele IT'S YOUR DUTY TO vow INSURANCE H. E. HARTLEY All Types of Life Term Insurance — Annuities CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE CO. Clinton, Ontario K. W. COLQUHOUN INSURANCE & REAL ESTATE Representative: Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada Phones: Office HU 2-9747 Res. HU 2-7556 THE McKILLOP MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Head Office: Seaforth Officers: President, John L. Malone, Seaforth; vice-president, John H. McEwing, 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, Seaforth; Harvey Fuller, Gode- rich; J. E. Pepper, Brucefield; Alistair Broadfoot, Seaforth, Agents: Wm. Leiper, Jr., Lon- desboro; V. J. Lane, RR 5, Sea- forth; Selwyn Baker, Brussels; James Keyes, Seaforth; Harold Squires, Clinton. REAL ESTATE LEONARD G. WINTER Real Estate & Business Broker Hight Street — Clinton PHONE HU 2-6692 PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT ROY N. BENTLEY PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT Goderich, Ontario Telephone Box JA 4-9521 478 RONALD G. McCANN PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT Office and Residence Rattenbury Street East Phone HU 2-9677 CLINTON, ONTARIO OPTOMETRY J. E. LONGSTAFF Goderich Street—Near Clinic Seaforth: Daily except Monday Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Thursday evening by appoint- ment only. Ground Floor, Parking Facilities PHONE 791 SEAFORTH Clinton: Above Hawkins Hard- ware—Mondays only-9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Phone HUnter 2-7010 Clinton G. B. CLANCY, O.D. — OPTOMETRIST — For Appointment Phone JA 4-7251 GODERICH 38-tfb SMALL 'COMMUNITIES SHOW AFFECTION (Goderich Signal-Star) Amalgamated 1924 Est,. 1881 Published every Thursday at the Heart of Huron County Clinton, Ontario — Population 3,000 • A. L. COLQUHOUN, Publisher • WILMA D. DINNIN, EditOr Although large cities do have certain advantages which make them desirable places in which to live, they have their disadvant- ages also. How often, for example, do you see published in the metropolitan dailies such neighborly and. heart-warming events as are frequently recorded in the small town week- ly press ? Events with, in brief, run some- thing like this: "Scores of friends and neigh- bors gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Brown, lifelong and highly respected residents of this area, to pay tribute to them on the occasion of their 50th wedding anni- versary.", In today's troubled world with all the violent and upsetting headlines of disturb- ing news events, it is refreshing to. turn from them to the homey and friendly news items in the small town press. Such news items, for example, as the golden wedding anniversary of a local couple. A couple for whom often a surprise anniversary party is staged by friends. The publication of such neighborly news is reason for so many former small town residents, now living in big cities, continuing to subscribe to their home town newspaper. They get fed up on the steady diet of up- setting news in the big dailies. They become lonely for the neighborly news about people they knew back in the old home town in the days of their childhood. May such small town neighborly news never die! There's a special need for it today, Johnnie's Little Friend The little cats were sitting On ,a pillow made of silk, Waiting for their dinner dish To be filled up with milk. They were such pretty kittens, One grey, one white, one black. We gave them to our little friends Who live down by the track. The grey one went to Tommy The white one went to Jim, The black one went to Johnnie, (He's no one to play with him?) For Johnnie is a quiet boy, He isn't quite like us. My mother says we must be kind, Not get him in a fuss, So he plays with his little cat When we've all gone to school. And by helping him he happy We practice the Golden Rule, Clinton News-Record THE CLINTON NEW ERA THE CLINtON NEWS-RECORD Est. 1865 V g„ SUBSCRIPTION RAT VS: Payable in advance — Canada and Greet Britain: $3.00 a year United States and roreign: $4.00; Shigle Copies Ten Cents AntbOrized kla beCOlid eats Mail, Pest Office Department OttaWa It is a citizen's duty to vote for municipal officers, just as it is a duty to vote for repre„ seeteeion at provincial and federal level. The decision is yours to make, No one can accept the privileges of liv- ing in Canada and not accept the duties It must be nearly 40 years since women won the right to vote. They fought for the chance, in some cases to the point of blows and the men gave in to them. Apparently the men had no cause to feel alarm over the loss of seats in public office if they desired them. At least in this area, Women are more noticeable by their absence, than by their presence at public meetings, In Hensall there is a lady councillor, In Goderich there used to be. In Clinton there used to be, too, But that was many There are many milestones in the life of a man. Many recall their first day at high school. Many recall their first job and first earned dollar. To hundreds of rural youngsters in this county, the 4-H Achievement Day is an important milestone. On that night they receive awards for excellent work with farm animals and crops, in showmanship, record keeping, and other skills. They enjoy the pleasures of achievement for themselves, their clubs, and for their friends in their own and other clubs. It is one of many ways of drawing the farm youth together, and mak- ing farming an interesting and rewarding occupation. More than 350 youngsters throughout the county completed agricultural projects this year. For each of them is an award. For some there are many awards. Custom is that a presentation of awards How do U.S. industry-owners react to Canadian desires for more ownership and control of Canadian industry and resources? Norton Anderson, in the Financial Post, reports interview with top leaders of U.S. business and their economists at the National Industrial Conference Board's 408th meeting. Few of them understand the Canadian position. Most of them bluntly said they had little sympathy for the Canadian view. Here are sample quotes: "These foolish nationalistic tendencies in The Hanover Post draws attention to a practise that each week •is becoming more prevalent in smaller town across Ontario. Clinton, like other towns, is being flooded with promotion pieces, from city cut-rate firms. "An influx of third class mail advertis- ing sheets from out-of-town stores recently should make Hanover merchants cognizant of a few facts," suggests The Post. "The foremost fact is this: These stores are probably selling considerable merchan- dise to people in this town, or they wouldn't that go with it. The government at municip- al level is no less important to the people who bye here, than is the government of the nation. To assure yourselves of a chance for the type of government you want, make your decision and vote on Monday. years ago. The female sex is an important part of our community. We feel that they should take a more important part in the "political" if you like, work in town and country. It's something like getting the govern, meet to pass an act assuring equal pay. for equal work, and then going out (as women in Ontario are doing) and accepting work at a lower wage scale than men in the same job command. Why fight for the might to vote, and then use it only to vote for men? will take place the first Friday night in December. The date is picked to avoid con- flict with examinations at all of the sec- ondary schools as much as possible. Custom also is that the location will alternate between the south, at Exeter, and the north at Wingham. The event is held in the auditorium of the high school. This year it is Wingham's turn. Now that Clinton has a completed audi- torium which will hold the 350 club mem- bers, plus an additional 350 parents and guests, we would hope that arrangements can be made to have this presentation made in the Clinton Collegiate sometimes in future years. Until now the town has been handi- capped in offering suitable accommodation for such a large gathering. We wish success to all of the 4-H Club members as they go on with their studies, and congratulations to all who completed this year. Canada ignore the important role we (U.S. industrialist) play in helping to develop Canada . . ." "Minority interests in the hands of Canadians would be bothersome. We would- n't •be able to wheel the Canadian subsidiary to suit our best interest . ." "What are Canadians crying about? If the money was avaiiebie in Canada to develop resources and industry, U.S. interests would not be there in such numbers and to such a high degree of ownership . ." waste 'their advertising here, "Some of these towns are smaller than Hanover and a few of them are larger. "Secondly, these out-of-town merchants are taking prospects from right under the noses of Hanover merchants. "How are they doing it?" the Post asks, and answers its own question with the word, "Advertising," and adds: "Advertising has long been established as the most effective merchandising media available to businessmen. The most success- ful merchants, inclusively, advertise regular- I y,7 POOCI News-Record--Tbursday, Dec. 1, 1960 Editorials YOUR DECISION IMPORTANT BUT ABSENT ACHIEVEMENT NIGHT NO U.S. SYMPATHY What Others . . GROWING FLOOD PROVES ADV. VALUE