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Clinton News-Record, 1962-12-06, Page 2.Poge :News-Record,Thurs,,, Dec,. 6, 1962 ....„.......,. Editorials Changes Are Coming Residents in Bayfield are going , to the polls next Monday and they are voting on a three-members village trus- tee board, with a little difference in can- didates. Three men in the running are local residents. The • other one is a "sum- mer resident". He owns Property in the village, and lives there part of the summer, The rest of the time he lives in the city. This is not new in areas just out- side of Toronto. Apparently the sum- mer folk eventually come to realize that they have a considerable sum of money invested in their summer home, and they become interested in local govern- ment, and in the fact that they would like to see certain things done in the place where they spend the summer. Then they sort of "gang up" on the local folk who are content to live at a re- laxed pace for ten months while pre- paring for the next invasion of summer folk. We notice that in Torbolton Town- ship, which is not too far away from Ottawa, has a voters list showing twice as many cottagers as farmers. (We don't Some day, we, hope in the not too distant future, we'll pick up a paper and see where the warden of some coun- ty has been re-elected reeve of his town- ship, or his town, for next 12 months. That will be news, for it apparently just never is done. The business of municipal politics has developed into a matter of "whose turn is it.' Suddenly after a chap has carved a niche for himself in the mun- icipal world by winning the wardenship, he is asked to step aside in his home municipality, because it is someone else's turn. This has always seemed a good deal like musical chairs. Only recently the Stratford Beacon- Herald printed an editorial expressing the view that it was a shame that after a warden had spent one year learning the job of looking after a county, he was "kicked out" to make room for someone else, apparently just because it was someone else's turn. We'll go along with the fact that many a warden, and many a reeve, may find that he just does not want the job any longer. In that case, it is wise for know what the" percentage would, be in the Bayfield list,) Until now the farm population has ruled the township of Torbolton. This fall, for the first time the cottagers haVe put up a full slate, of reeve, deputy reeve and three coun- cillors, to oppose those people represent- ing the farmers. It remains to be seen on election day, just how many summer folk make the trip out from Ottawa to cast votes for their side. They could certainly upset the time-honoured trad- ition of year-round resident control in Torbolton. There has not been such an on- slaught against tradition in. Bayfield. Only one man from among the cot- tagers has indicated. he wishes to take part in village government. What sup- port he will receive remains to be seen. However, the people of Bayfield are aware that they are outnumbered by summer people, and if they are not able in the near future to produce for those summer folk what they expect in the way of services and advantages, to ba- lance off the tax cost on summer homes then the summer people may take steps to take the matter into their own hands. y News him to retire. But we rather think that much, much oftener, the warden, or re- eve that is in the governing seat is just a little bit better at it than the next chap whose turn it may be, merely be- cause he has that one year at being warden, and those several at being re- eve, under his belt. Rather than kicking politics out of county politics, we'd like to see some- body putting some of it back in. And we'd like to see it come back into mun- icipal politics too. By saying this we do not want to give the impression we're in favour of elected pdople on a municipal level vot- ing the "party line", but the fact that they are ready to be counted with the political party they support, would be an advantage to the voter. Where else can the ordinary man be expected to learn what a Liberal, or a Conserva- tive, an NDP or a Social Credit is, it they can't get to know one or two, or all of them in his own home town? That, we'll wager, is why so many people are confUsed when they go to the polls to vote in a provincial of dominion election. Some Da Letter to the Editor . . . Save on GUARANTEED OKE H Z44 - R ED 6 BLUE E BRAND T -BONE S TEAKS WING STEAKS - vHYts;i1rE'S 112H CANNED HAM 3s. Meat ! - lb. 89e - lb. 890 - lb. 890 - can 1.39 ID 1IC PETER'S Modern MEAT Market HU 2-9731 Clinton News Record Amalgamated THE CLINTON NEWS-RECORD , 1924 PublIShed every 'Thursday ,at the tit. 1881 . 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It was a nice little parade that both children and .adults were delighted with, also the fond memory of the tiniest cl- own in history skipping ibehinel a float attempting to replace a shoe. The crowning touch was Santa on his float waving and talking to the children en route. But due to someone's mis- conception in planning for the crowd of children that attended the parade, small children were seen crushed and stepped on; small faces pushed flat against the perSon in front, in tears Miss Mona Johnstone Miss M one Johnstone., who passed away recently in Dela- ware, Ontario, speht most of her life. in Goderich Township. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William John- stone, who resided on the 5th concession, north of the Cut Line. She was born on the Hu- ron Road, Ma small brick house, ,about midway between Holmes- ville and Taylor's Corner. She was one of five daughteils, and she and 'her sister Minnie, were almost identical twins. The family moved to what is known as the Gulley school area and "the twins" 'attended schoolthere, with Edwin Jervis as the teacher. Later they mov- ed to the Archie Elliott farm, which is now occupied by Fred Bell. Another move took them to the fifth concession north, and to SS 5, • Two older sisters, Kate (Mrs. Fred Moore) and Sadie (Mrs. Lorne Tabor) predeceased Mona, who is survived by her twin' (Meg. Sid Bisset-0 residing in Lambeth, and Mabel (Mrs. John Batkin, Clinton). By the old 'neighbours and friends who survive, the John- stones can well be remembered for their great tolerance and kindness net only 'as a family, but individually. and frightened; pushed out of reach of :attending mothers that were in Some cases carrying a smaller child in their arms and unable to even reach one or two others, If anyone of these smaller children would have fallen (presuming they had room to fall) they would have been trampled by the crowd before Guides Need One More Leader Honour Brownies The First Clinton Girl Guide Company is urgently in need of a leader. Anyone interested in this work, please contact Mrs. Cameron Proctor, the district commissioner. Brownies Enrolled Last Wednesday 15 girls joined the 1st Clinton Brownie Pack, in a special enrolment ceremony held in the Legion Memorial Hall. Joining ware Heather McAdam, Grace St- rong, Barbara Rudd, Peggy Schoenbals, Nola Lee, Patsy Elliott, Debby Hopf, Beth Al- len, Donna Hoggart, Ann Crit- tenden, Bev Holmes, Bonny Riehl, Kathy Murphy, Leanne Melaneon and Lynn Caldwell. The Pack can still accom- modate at least nine more Br- ownies. Regular meetings are held each Wednesday afternoon at 4 p.m. in the Legion hail. The excrement turnout of mothers was deeply appreciated by the leaders and helped make the event very special. This was the first big ceremony to be held by the Brownies this year. They were ably guided by !Brown Owl, Mrs. R. Stev- ens and Taevny Owl, Mrs. E. McAdam. Guide Commissioner, Mae. Cameron Proctor officiated during the ehrolenent and pres- ented pins. Lunch was served as the mothers arrived, by three mothers of Brownies, Mrs. Redd, Mrs. Allen and Mrs. Melansert. Singing of "Taps" anyone could have picked them up. One woman I observed could not even reach a baby blanket that had been dropped. Granted the law enforcers were 'trying to keep the crowd of children in order but would it not be better if the merch- ants' of this fair town, in order to attract 'the business to their shops, would find responsible people to arrange this Santa Claus effort' so that in years to came we don't find cause for alarm for small children' safety. . Note to merchants: Small children do not rash to see Santa to be handed a bag of favours, but to tell him their wishes 'for Christmas. Instead if he speaks to them they are lucky but most have a bag pushed at them and 'shov- ed to speed them on their way. In this way older children of 12 to 14 would! not be seen in the crowd 'attempting to receive so many bags of goodies' as pos- sible. Let these same older child- ren receive a chance to be Santa's helpers and give them a responsibility that they are definitely capable of. Let the Boy Scouts 'and 'teenagers hand out the bags if they must be given; and give the younger children a chance to talk to their beloved Santa in safety. —MRS. ROBERT WRIGHT and the National Anthem clos- ed the program. Brownies Honoured Four Br ownies front the FoUrth Clinton Brownie Pack were honoured! on Monday by the Clinton Branch 140, Royal Canadian Legion, for having at- tained their golden hand, Gar- net Harland, Legion represent- ative on the Guide end Brownie conimittee; presented each girl with a compass: Brenda Kings- well, Christine Jennings, Patsy Kelly. Elaine Corriveau. On Monday evening, Mr. Harland presented two more compasses, to former Brownies, Patti Strong and Gail McCarty, who also had attained 'their golden hand, ' 'gad an lelteMsti41.g. day in' the city •On.4tigc.laY, Met an Old friend I 1104'4; seen in yeare, took a long look at lady with ne. clothes on ind was mistaken for a wealthy executive by several 'waiters, a cab. driver and an .art dealer, It all came about because of my new winter eetfit. In the clothes department, I had been Canada's last holdout 'ageinet inflation, Ever since the end of World War II, I had been waiting forrthe price of men's clothing to drop back to a sen- sible level, so that I .could buy an overcoat. Not that I haven't had an overcoat in all 'those years. I've had several, each of them look, ing like something the Salve, tion Army had refused to ac- cept. When I came home from overseas in V., I had no over- coat, and my old air force trenchcoat was held together by willpower and a few dis- creet safety pins. One day it fell apart, literally. A. large lady who had been sitting be, side me on a streetcar got up and walked away with half my coat dangling from her purse, which had caught in one of the rents. * My landlady of the day came to the rescue A widow, she presented me with her late husband's 1928 model overcoat. A six-footer, ho had filled it out nicely with his 220 pounds. A five-eighter, weighing in at a solid 137, I had room for a small family in there with me. But it was a nice gesture, so I wore it, looking as though every day were Hallowe'en. That one was swiped at a New Year's Eve party. It's the only time anything good has happened to me at one of those affairs. Luckily, a few days later, I met an old flying' pal who had gone a bit alcoholic and had two overcoats. I got his second-best for $8.50. It lasted for a couple et years until we got a pup. After the beast had been thoroughly trained, and had ruined every old blanket in the house during the process, I let him sleep on my overcoat, just for one night, until we rounded some more bedding for him. Apparently nobody had told him that he was thoroughly trained. My last coat was giver' ito,,ane by an uncle. It just lookedqike somebody's uncle's overcoat, and I just looked like some- body's uncle in it. The other day, sick of look- ing seedy, I hauled down the flag of resistance and hied me to a gents' emporium. It didn't help much to discover that those sombre rags known as men's overcoats are about three it 45i9mes as much as they were in * * However, I plunged. The works. Imported, latest style, British •tailoring. The price staggered me. but the modesty of my down payment rather staggered the clerk. Then, on some mad whim, I picked up a hat, an item I've never owned, and clapped it on. I looked in the mirror. Don't ever tell me again that clothes don't make the man. The baggy-kneed teacher had been replaced by a baggy-eyed exec- utive. The down-at-heels col- umnist had given way to a well-heeled stockbroker. The only give-away was below the knees. There were the same old shapeless shoes, with the broken laces tied in granny knots. Otherwise, a veritable whiskey ad model. And that's how I came to be standing ie this art gallery in the city on Saturday, gazing at this nude painting. Judici- ously. Rocking a bit on the heels. Pursing the mouth thoughtfully. Squinting care- fully with the head cocked on one side. I fugured that was what a man of distinction would be doing while he waited for his wife. The salesman hovered dis- creetly. Asked him how much it was. He said seven-fifty. Told him I'd take it. He want- ed to know if I'd like a cheque form; Told him I'd pay cash. Pulled out a ten-spot. Simul- taneously discovered that •he meant seven hundred and fifty and that my wife was standing two feet behind me. I was still trying to convince her that I was interested only in the ,remarkable tone of the painting, when we ran into old John Meisel. Hadn't seen him since the daye when the mob used to arrive with a case of suds, a salami, a guitar and a number of ridiculous but re- freshing ideas, He's a univer- sity professor now, • What did we talk about? Old time? Our teaching jobs? World affairs? The new book he's written? Nape. He has squirrels in his attic too, and we spent a happy and profitless two hour lunch discussing means of eliminating the little brutes without being cruel. An interesting day. And all because I bought some new winter outerwear. It's the first time my wife has let me go to the city in the winter for four years. It has been said that a blo- oming plant conveys the true Christmas story of -the 'Nativ- ity and the promise of a new life perhaps better than any other symbol. .Chances are that you will be giving or receiving a plant, and ill is well to know 'that with a little care, you can help them retain their bloom for many weeks, All Christmas plants have been forced' in greenhouses under id- eal conditions of temperature and humidity, so when they come into your home, they 'are senattive to dryness., excessive heat, and even drafts. 'Meet of the plants prefer south or south- west windows with a daytime teraperature of 60-70 degrees; watering is of primary import- ance. As a general rule a good watering once or twice a week is better for tihe plant' than a few dribbles every day. Ovewe watering 'can be harmful. No plant should be watered when the top soil feels moist to the touch, and in no case should a plant be permitted to stand in water after the soil is satur- ated. Yellow leaves which fall off readily 'indicate that the plant has been overwatered. Use water as close to room temperature as possible. The Poinsettia: It is most important that you keep your poinsettia out of drafts, and at the same tiine away from direct heat. The soil: should be 'kept moist at all times, not muddy. Given proper 'care these. plants Should remain bloom from two to three weeks at least. The Azalea: This beautiful plaint requires good light, but must be kept as cool as possible, therefore it cannot take direct sunlight. It should be watered generously—a drink , of warm water every ,clay. If the blooms and tender foliage should soften, give the p l•an t a "bubbling. treatment." !Submerge the en- tire pot in warm water 'deep en- ough to come over the rim.. Be sere not to wet the flowers' 'of foliage. When the bubbles no longer appear, remove, let it drain. The Christmas Begonia: Place out of drafts in a spot with plenty of light but not much direct sunlight. Water well, but do inot allow the plant to be- come Soggy. This plant reacts. From 40 Years Ago CLINTON NEWS-RECORD December 7, 1922 Mass F. Cuningharne brought pansies purple and yellow from her garden on Monday. Last week the sleighbells were sounding out. The Northern Fire Relief Committee has asked council for a grant of one half mill for fire relief, The town will wait to see what the county will do. Public School Board has asked for all school grants be made available at once. Council will give this further considera- t i oIn. In 1922 there have been 4.6 births and 44 deaths in Clin- ton. W. 1VIutch is noble grand of the IOOF. Dr. Thompson is the lodge physician. to a reasonably warm tempera- ture if the air is moist. This is an annual •and will not keep well enough after the flowers,. are finished to 'try to grow it for another season. The Cyclamen: This is A fus- sier plant. It needs lots of warm water. Pour this into the pot along the rim, never pour water into the heart of the plant, for it might cause the bulbs to :be- come moldy. The best method is to set the pot in water 'and let ft come through he drain- age hole, being careful to re- move it from the water when the soil becomes moist on top. If the cyclamen should become very, dry the bubbling treat- ment as the azalea will bring it back to !normal, Do not set thig plant in direct sunlight. Drafts and gas fumes: will cause yellovving 'of the leaves. When a bloom fades, or 'if a leaf yel- lows, pull it from the bulb to prevent ratting at the base, When you select a Cyclamen for a gift, choose one with lots of little bulbs' in the -centre of the leaves. You can be sure of having many flowers on the plant and having it stay in bloom for a longer time. The Jerusalem Cherry: These are very sensitive to octal •gas, chilling drafts or prolonged dry heat; so keep them in a cool 'at- mosphere with about •five hours of sunlight each day. The lea- ves require frequent watering by spraying water on them land also keep the plant moist at all times. This plant is 'an annual and will riot grow again for bloom weather year but should remain in 'bloom for several we- eks. 4,0 Years Ago CLINIEON NEW ERA December Retail merchants here are against the retail sales tax. Under the act a stamp tax of two cents is required on all receipts above $10. J. E. Johnson has moved his business of manufacturing hal- ters from ..the store on Huron Street to his own place up Isaac Street, George .Swari. is taking charge of the CNR station at Brace: field. - A by-law io borrow $385.56 for 20 years for a debenture •to pay for the 'Wellington Street sidewalks was passed, James Snell & Son have won the top three prizes for Lei, meter lambs at the Chicago fair. 25 Years Ago CLINTON NEWS-RECORD DeCember 9, 1937 The snowstorm of the past two days which is still raging has tied up traffic badly. Seventy-three percent of the children at Clinton school make regular deposits in the Penny Bank. On deposit at the end of October was $1,104.22. Norman Shepherd, Hullett, is recovering frorri a bad fall downstairs. He has remained unconscious since November 29. W. T. O'Neil will announce winners of the draw at their store over CKNX on Wednes- day night. Way back in 1897 George Mathewson is reported as hav- ing bought- four monster tur- keys one of which weighed 50 pounds. December. 4, 1952 Dounglas Freeman IP 'Wor- shipful Master of Murphy Or- ?Age Lodge. Edward N. Grigg is reeve of Goderich Township after de- feeting Gordon Orr 475 to 362. Tom Leiper headed Ihe polls. at Hullett' Council with 474 votes. Other councillors will be George Brown, Williern Jewitt and Ira Rapson, The "Albert S" owned by Fred Telford was in danger of sinking at Bayfield when thin ice on the river cut holes, on. either side of the bow let- ting in sufficient water to stop the engine. Auburn's Midget "D" base- hall team was honoured for winning the OBA champion- ship, 0 CLINTONIANS PARTY PLANNED FOR DEC. 12 The ,Cliintontan Club will hold their Christmas' party at the home of Mrs. Royce Fremlin at 2.30 pan., December 12. Pot luck supper and exchange of gifts and e Christmas program are planned. Leather Goods JEWELLERS For Christmas ANSTETT SUGAR and SPICE (BY W. ft T, SMILET) Files 10 Years Ago CLINTON NEWS-RECORD Term Insurance on the Best Terms $40,000 of protection for 5 years Age Monthly Rates 20 $14.27 25 $14.76 30 $15.61 35 $17.87 40 $22.71 45 $31.15 Occidental Life W. C. FOSTER P.O. Box 233 EXETER, ONTARIO Phone 235-2054 Adine Writes - - - of many things FREE GIFT WRAPPING SERVICE FOR MEN LADIES' WEAR