Clinton News-Record, 1961-09-07, Page 8Mr, and Mrs. W. E. Perdue Enjoy Tour,
See famed Carlsbad Caverns Mexico
(By Mrs. W. E. Perdue, on.
reteran from holiday .to
Mexico Wed Texas)
The highlight of our entire
trip was the visit to the Cars
had Caverns in' Medco Nation,
al Park, The 'trip through the
caverns was breath -taking *Id
the spaciousness andmagnufi-
cience of the morns and pas-
sages, alive-LLnsirinn.
A single room within the
Qavernshas a floor as expan-
sive as 14 football fields and a
oeilv?g 'ars high as a 22 -storey
Wilding. Visitors are requested
to wear comfortable watllcng
shoes and a wrap as the temp-.
erature remains constant at 56
degrees.
Walking distance of ,the cem-
plete tour, beginning at the
natural entrance, is three
utiles, and 'the most strenuous
Part is the first one and three-
quarter miles, over which the
trail descends 829 feet and
then .climbs 80 feet to the un-
dergrwound lunch room.
Those who do not wishto
take this part of the tour may
ember the caverns by elevator
and join .those who have walk-
ed
alked in, as they reach the lunch
roan, one and three-quarter
hours after the start of the
trip.
The four hour complete tours
are 'conducted every day, morn-
ing through early afternoon.
Shorter trips, "The Big Room"
tours, start at the elevators
in the visitor centre. While
the Big Room tour is less at -
estrous,
testrous, it enables you to visit
only par of the underground
chambers,
The chambers 'beyond .are in-
describable for • sheer ,,beauty.
They are named the Green
Lake Room, the King's Palace,
the Queen's Chamber, the Pa-
poose Room and many others.
Unparalled in their splendor,
the Caverns are called one of
the seven wonders of the world.
The trail around the peri-
meter of the Big Room is one
and one-gtaavter miles in leng-
th. The floor space is equal to
14 acres, and the ceiling at
one place arches 285 feet a-
bove the trail,
These Caverns were hollowed
out of two rack formations,'
the Tansil and .Capitan foin-
aJtions, The lirnestone ,here ourig-.
irnated as ark organic .reef as.,
ound the edge of a warm sh'a1-
low sea during the Peruvian
period, about 200 million years
ago. U'uxinsg subsequent periods'.,
o ther seas brought in seamen.
tarry material that covered the
reef. About 60 million years
ago, earth n oven ren its whicih
were responsible for the up•
lhtft
Of the Rocky Mounteins,
fractured the reef and permit-
ted ground water to eater p1-
nogg the ,fracture litres ,and be-
gin work in fashioning the
caverns, which today are a
natural wonderland of forma-
tions, variously Coloured to
shades of brown, red and yel-
low, by the presence of small
amounts of axile and other
minerals,
• The Caverns are lighter el-
ectrically throughout and the
light tthronvo against the col-
oured rock makes for a scene
akin to that of a fairyland, The
variety and colour of the slat -
spite and stalagmite formations
of rock and the vastness of the
underground chambers, make
Carlsbad Caverns outstanding
among the known caverns of
the world.
A rather startling thing hap-
pened while • Mr,. Perdue and
myself were visiting • the Cay -
eons. We were sitting in the
underground lunch room when
Mr. Perdue was paged over the
loudspeaker. This gave us bath
quite a scare. He went to the
information office ,and was
handed his wallet, which had
dropped from his coat pocket
while he carried his coat on
his •arm.
Our first thought had been
that something dire had hap-
pened at home. But then we
realized that no one knew just
where we were at that time,
anyway.
However, it was good to get
up into the sunshine and fresh
air again, and the trip ,through
the Caverns is one that a per-
son would never forget.
(Mr. and Mrs. Perdue visit-
ed the former's brother, F. E.
Perdue ,at Sweetwater, Texas.
It had been 32 years since
they visited together.)
MORE TO ENJOY
MORE TIME TO ENJOY IT
WESTERN
FAIR
GRANDSTAND SHOW
FRI. & SAT. AFTERS'S. 1 EVEN'S. SEPT A 1 9: -
Adventures
—Adventures On lee and R.C.M.P. Musical Ride --
Ulster Girls' Choir. MON. TO SAT. EVEN'S. SEPT.
11 TO 16—Famous Revue "And Away We Go"
with June Taylor Dancers—Famous R.C.M.P. Musi-
cal Ride. Johnny O'Brien, Comedian; Wes Harrison.
Mr. Sound Effects; The Gutis, Jungle Fantasy; The
Simru Duo, Aerialists; Ferry Forst, Magician; Chuck
Drown & Reta, Acrobats.
PARADE OF DAYS
Friday --Opening Day; Saturday s- War-
riors'
arriors' Day; Monday -- Ladies' Day; Tem
dsy—$trd,nts' Day; Wedearay sad
Thursday—Harness Racing; Friday —
Clw 's Pay; Loyal •- llama
Rac
DISPLAYS & COMPETITIONS
Farm Machinery; Agricultural Products; Ary
Handicraft; Hobbies; Women's Institute;
Fruit; Flowers; Poultry, etc.. Thrilling Nora!
Shorn.
AFTERNOON RACING
Harness Racing es Wed., lbws. 1 Sat.
Also Heavy Norse judgleg and Gentians's
Road Racing ora iseltded rill MU. c'
sworsommainimmiamammasisma
DRAWS
The Fabulous Wester' , Fak
Shrine Show•tlouse.
Noe big I961 model cars.
MIDWAYS
T. Mlidoeys chiidres'r NW'
stat sad giant Adult Midway ti'
taring lin, MRM Mouse".,
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SEPT. 1iii
Advance Sale Tickets available at:
EARTUIFFS FAKERY; LIMITED
fond
ARMSTRONG'S BOWLING ALLEY
nesrern ear
Starts friday,
Two [xtra Days
ror the first rime in -history,
London's Western flair has
gOeie to an eight day show, The
?rair opens k riday, September
and closes Saturd'ay, Sep,,
toolbar 1.6, The greatest ag-
ricui'tural show in Western On-
tario has rightfully adapted
the slogan "There's snore to
see and more time to see it.”
Hd1stein dairy Battle will be
judged the first two days of
the f*' Wirth Ayrstrires having
their day M'anday, September
11, Junior Farmers will take
over the Antario Arena on
Tuesday, Aberdeen An>nts will
be shown Wednesday; Guerar-
seys, and Herefords, 'Thursday;
JenSs'ys and Shorthorns, Fri-
day.
Fri
da' y.
The Ontario Sheep $zeeders'
Association will hold a sheep
sale of 41 animals Thursday,
September 14 at 1.30 p.m.
Keen competition is expected
in the four evening horse shows
in the Ontario Arena, Friday
and Saturday, September 8 and,
9; Moind'ay and Tuesday, Sep-
tember 11 and 12, Square danc-
ing (free •adlmission) will take
over for the balance of the
week in the arena - evenings
only.
Once again, Western Fair
boat the largest Lawn mach-
inery exhibit of any fair in
Canada.
The Atomic Energy Exhibit,
direct from Chalk River, will
draw ,thousands to the special
events ibullding. .
There will be colourful flow-
er shows, and a large display
orf front and vegetables.
Visitors are advised to pur-
chase advance sale admission
tickets two for $1.00. Only
holders of these tickets are
eligible for a Saturday night
draw on three 1961 cars. Tic•
kets on sale here at Bartliffs
Bakery and Armstrong's Bowl-
ing Alley.
The famous RCMP Musical
Ride features every evening
granndsttafnd performance and
eachafternoon with the ex-
ception of Wedhesday and
Thursday.
For a day of fun, frolic and
education, plan to attend West-
ern Fair at London, September
8 to 16 and bring She family
along. Western Fair is your
own personal Western Ontario
show,
News from OAC
80% Graduates
Are Serving
•Agriculture
Government service, this
;year, has attracted nearly one-
quarter of the 1961 Ontario
Agricultural College graduat-
ing class. This is an increase
of three times ,the number sim-
ilarly situated in the class of
1960.
Agricultural industry, which
last year claimed 28 percent
this year attracted only 14 per-
cent of the graduates; while
the number of graduates ent-
ering the teaching profession
increased from 13 percent to
nearly 18 percent.
Aotual farming, claiming ar-
ound ,3 percent, illustrates the
present day change to large
scale operations compared to
earlier small farm holdings,
Large numbers of graduates
are thereby freed to engage in
other agricultural pursuits'.
Past graduate studies, adnrit-
ting one4third of the graduates,
indicates the trend in present
day a'gricultur+al practice to in-
creased specialization, Nearly
80 percent of OAC graduates
are directly or indirectly serv-
ing agriculture.
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A
ONTARIO
INFORMATION
about the
ONTARIO RETAIL
SALES TAX
The following basic information about the 3% Retail Sales Tax, that went
into effect September 1st, will be of interest to every resident of Ontario.
Why the Sales Tax was introduced
Ontario is experiencing the most dynamic growth in its
history.
As a result, the demands on 'the provincial treasury
continue to grow at an unprecedented rate. For example,
during the next five years we must build the equivalent
.. of one thousand schools large enough for 500 pupils
each. This means that provincial grants to schools must
be greatly increased in the years immediately ahead, or
municipalities will be faced with crippling mill' rates `to'
provide basic educational facilities. Hospitals, highways
and other public works must also fie greatly expanded*
to meet the needs of our rapidly increasing population.
Your Province must increase its revenues by about
5150 million annually to pay for these vital projects.
After considering every method available to the Prov-
ince, of raising money, your representatives at Queen's
Park decided that our vast financial needs could not be
-met out of present sources of revenue. It was agreed that
The Retail Sales Tax Act was the fairest and most practi-
cal way for residents of Ontario to contribute to the cost
of their schools, hospitals and other essential services.
Before drawing up the Ontario Retail Sales Tax Act,
your government closely studied the retail sales taxes
of seven other Canadian provinces and many states of
the U.S.A. The Ontario Retail Sales Tax Act has the
broadest exemptions of any of these retail sales taxes.
Only two other provinces have a tax rate as low as Ontario.
Collection of Tax
Those who regularly sell goods as a normal part of their
business must apply to be registered as vendors. Those
who have applied are now receiving their permits.
They will collect 3% tax on the price of goods sold to
the ultimate consumer. The tax will be collected only
once. Thus, a registered wholesaler will purchase goods
for resale tax free from the manufacturer. He in turn
will sell to the retailer on a tax free basis. Then the re-
tailer will collect the tax when he sells to the consumer.
Major Consumer Exemptions
Most of the day-to-day necessities of life are free of
sales tax. Food, prescribed drugs and medical sup-
plies, and children's clothing are all tax exempt. Heating
fuel, electricity and gasoline are exempt. Newspapers,
magazines and books ate exempt. No tax applies on
restaurant meals charged separately at $1.50 or less.
Each sale of less than 17¢ is exempt. These and many
other exemptions are discussed in detail on special cards
that are now being mailed to retailers and other vendors.
Homer Not Taxable
Houses and other buildings are real property and are
not subject to tax under ,this Act. The building con-
tractor pays tax , on ,materials incorporated into the
home or other structure but no tax is payable on the
1a&our that constitutes at large part of the total price of
*biome.
If furnishings such as draperies, stoves and refriger-
ators are sold with a home, tax is payable on the fair
value of such furnishings.
-Services Not Taxable
Only items of merchandise that are moveable, and tele-
phone services, except long distance calls, are subject to
the tax. Those persons selling "services," such as barbers,
beauty shops, "launderers and dry cleaners, do not collect
• tax, but must pay tax on the materials they use in supply-
ing their service. However, if a repair service includes
substantial quantities of parts or material, the entire bill
will be taxableunless the materials, are shown as a
separate charge from the labour.
Casual Sales
When an individual sells goods privately, the transaction
is a "casual" sale. In such cases the purchaser and not
theseller of taxable goods is responsible to report the
purchaseand pay the sales tax on the purchase price to
the Retail Sales. Tax Branch, Office of the Comptroller
of Revenue.
Instalment Purchases
Sales tax is due on the total price when the sale is made,
even though payments may continue over a long period
of time. Finance charges are also taxable unless quoted
and itemized separately.
Trade-ins
The actual selling price minus the amount of the trade-in
allowance is the amount upon which sales tax is payable.
Farming
Farmers will be exempt from tax on most equipment, on
agricultural seeds and feeds, on drugs and medicines for
livestock and on many other commodities used directly
in the business of farming.
Exports and Imports
Goods exported from Ontario are not taxable since the
tax is applicable only to goods used in Ontario. No tax
is payable under this Act by manufacturers on goods
they purchase for use in the production of goods for sale.
Thus, their competitive position in the export market is
maintained without change after the introduction of
this tax,
Goods imported into Ontario are taxable since they
are purchased for use in Ontario. The purchaser of the
imported goods is subject to the same tax he would have
to pay to an Ontario Vendor if he purchased the goods
in Ontario.
Rental of Moveable Property
The person who acquires possession of moveable prop-
erty by paying a rental price for its use is regarded as a
purchaser of such property under the A6t' and tax is
payable by him on the rental price paid.
Registered venders aro receiving .special cards Haat list exempt and taxable goods.
Each oxplains how the Retail Sales Fax applies to each particular type of business. Addle
;Menai int iorination, is available from the District Sales Tax Office serving your community.
, DISTRICT.OFFI E AT,STRATFORO
iiutt►rti ' Huron, Perth:and 'Waterloo Counties
36 Vie Street ' -- Tel. 271-0601
Diitr$C* :Tax ,Administrator's K. C. LOUNDS
PHILIP T. MARX .Xr Comptroller of Revenue