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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1963-01-17, Page 5Page 4,clinton. NewsAkecorj,Thursday, Jan, 17,190 Editorials A Lesson Proffered 40 Years Ago. CLINTON NEWS-4E00BD • Thursday, January 18, pm.. Miss Lucy McLeod, Hayfield, a student at the Clinton School of Commerce, has been award- pa a bronze medal by the derwood TypeWriter co,, for writing at a speed of 40 words per minute. Mayor Cooper met with an accident when a step ladder he was using broke and in falling, Mr, Cooper eat his face, black- ened an eye and broke a small bone in his wrist. In fact, when it was over, he looked some- thing like "Diggs" after a rol- ling-pin bout with "Maggie". The annual meeting of the Hayfield Agricultural Society was held Monday and the fol- lowing officers a n d directors were appointed.,. president, Th- omas Brownett; vice-president, John McDonald; secretary, A. E. Erwin; directors, Thomas Cameron, Edward Johnston, Thomas Elliott, William Scot- clner,. Charles Middleton and George Hudie. 40 Years Ago CLINTON NEW ERA Thursday, January 18, 1923 The annual Meeting of the Clinton Horticultural Society was held and the following of- ficers elected: honorary presi- dent, G, H. Davis; president, C. G. Middleton; first vice- president, Miss W. D. Fair; second vice-president Miss W. O'Neil; secretary, H, R, Shorp. Special courses were cog- ducted on swine and sheep marketing by the Department of Agriculture. Henry Darrow, Bayfield, has sold the Queen's Hotel to Mrs. Ritz, Stratford, who will open up the building for the tourist trade this season. Our (Brucefield correspond- ent) saw mill is now running full force. Both Clinton papers were published a day late due to a bad break in the power lines in the Mitchell area. SUGAR and SPICE (By W. B. T. SMILEY) From Our Early Files 25 Years Ago CLINTON NEWS-RECORD Thursday, 1938 Ratification of the sale of George Murdoch's chopping and feed business to Canada Pack- ers has been announced. Th4ornftoovtinllYferustBarrduch°arlreceMnatlp3; been commissioned by the min-. ister of education to re-organ- ige the work in grades seven and eight of the public and separate schools. Dr, J. A. Addison has re- cently moved to Clinton from Victoria, B.C., where he has been doing some post-graduate work in the Royal Jubilee Hos- pital, The idea of celebrating all holidays on a Monday thus giv- ing two continuous days for rest and recreation has been incorporated into a bill intro- duced in the United States Sen- ate. The editor stated: "The idea may have its drawbacks, but these are not as apparent as its merits." The farmers' market reveal- ed 'the following prices: wheat, 95 cents; eggs, 20 cents; live hogs, $8.15. 10 Years Ago CLINTON NEWS-RECORD Thursday, January 15, 1953 Subscribers of the Goderich Township Municipal Telephone System voted by ballot in favor of selling their system to the Bell. Telephone with 135 voting in favor and 96 against. George Falconer, Brucefield, was named chairman of the CDCI board at their inaugurrl meeting and Dr. G. S. Elliott, Clinton, vice-chairman. Alex Cudmore was named chairman of the Clinton Public School board for the 11th con- secutive year. Thomas Andrew Steep, Clin- ton, was named Clerk of the Third Division Court of the County of Huron, an official appointment by Lieutenant- Governor L. Breithaupt. Over 900 witnessed a first class hockey match in the Clin- ton arena as the Colts edged Milverton 10-9. Statistics released. by Clerk. L. Douglas Holland showed 286 babies born in Clinton Public Hospital in the proceeding year. Marriage licences were issued to 81 couples and deaths re- corded were 91. All figures were an approximate increase of 30 over the year before. 0 A study by the Canadian Tax Foundation estimates that the average Canadian paid $1,232 in taxes to all govern- ments' in 1957, the year on' which the survey was based. Clinton Memorial Shop T. PRYDE and SON CLINTON — EXETER — SEAFORTH Open Every Afternoon PHONE HU 2-7712 At other times contact Local Representative—A. W. Steep—HU 2-6642 21tfb 4111•111.1111.11111M1111111111111=1111111111111111MM Classified Ads Bring Results A Few Minutes of YOUR Time Can Mean a LIFE-TIME For Some One Else BE A BLOOD DONOR • Fresh blood is needed every day • Now is the time to share your good health • Blood is supplied free to those who need it—when they need it— through arrangements made by the Canadian Red Cross. When it is needed most -- be sure blood is available Tuesday January 22 Ontario Street United Church 5 p.m. 9 p.m. Clip this out and Save for Handy Reference off4H.., RED fence for keeps. There are two reasons why I think this is the best time of year to get things such as this started: first, people are all keyed up with the yuletide spirits, and may feel just a little more honest than they do ordinarily; two, why wait for spring? do it now! I have spoken to several peo- ple who have had connections with this matter, past and pres- ent, and most admit it's a mess, Also, most agree that sooner or later something must be done to correct the situation, My usual question to these people is, "What's the hold up?" and the usual answer is "Who's got the money?" From what I can gather here, it's much easier for an individual to borrow $2,000 than it is for a village to bor- row the same amount. How come? I haven't the answer yet. As to paying the money back to the lenders, there's only one way: by taxes. I would very deeply appre- late any genuine help and in- formation in this matter, not for myself alone, but for the village as a whole. I asked the members of Bayfield Village council to accept mail received in reply to this letter. They refused to become connected with same, so I will gladly re- ceive mail myself, and turn anything over to them that they wish to have, concerning this matter. I remain, yours truly, JOHN H. BIRD, Box 52, Bayfield. P.S. I often wonder who would be held responsible in case of an accident, where a land owner knew he had put an obstruction on a road al- lowance, 'such as a fence, hedge, or even a cement block and brick barbecue, on public prop- erty, and someone was serious- ly injured, Who would be at fault? The land owner? May- be even the village, for not having the obstruction remov- ed. If a car Were involved maybe they'd say the car had no busi- ness 'on that part of the road allowance. I trust this gives everybody a little food for thought. J. X. tirel. jantter Adine Writes ,of many things Amalgamated THE CLINTON NEWS-RECORD 1924 Published every Thursday at the Est. 1881 Heart of Huron County Clinton, Ontario -- Population 3,369 * When during, the questioning of Canada's Senator NfcCutcheon on Sun- day night a CBC interviewer asked him to comment on the part of businessmen in the nation's government, the senator was quick to answer that he felt bus- inessmen should take a great interest in the well-being of their country. McCutcheon, himself did not take an active interest in government, nor did he run for office of any kind. But when the present government asked him to join the senate and then called him from there to the cabinet, he an- swered the call. He says now (knowing he is chastising himself as well as Goderich ToWnship's reeve Walter J. Forbes, received decisive support this week at Goderich, when assembled members of County Council chose him warden for 1963. Warden Forbes has served his township for nine years, coming up from service on the school board. He gained the support of ratepayers there, and now has gone on to the highest place in Huron's county government. When he became reeve, we corn- , Canadians are apparently facing the prospect of having nuclear arms, whether or not they want them. With the Conservative party, and the government, still undecided whether or not to accept nuclear arms, the Hon. Lester B. Pearson, head of the Liberal party in Canada (and in the past; a winner of the Nobel Peace prize) has said that Canada should accept them. The Liberals have stated often dur- ing the past session that their duty is to oppose the government. Let us hope that the Conservative party takes a Hope For T Opportunities for our young people are' widening, as the aims of the new Robarts plan for our schools become more evident. We are told that only nine percent of those students entering secondary school in Ontario, ever graduate from Grade 13. This is understandable. The Ontario Grade 13, is after all, equiva- lent to, first year university in some provinces. Only a small percentage of people in any society can be expected to be uni- versity material. That is, as long as "university education" means what it has meant for a number of centuries— the highest in "book-learning" that people can obtain. This, after all, is not medieval Britain. Canada is a modern, scientific and practical land. We need doers, as well as thinkers. We're going to need them for a long time to come. If we produce enough doers, maybe some day we can evolve a method of transportation for instance, which will involve machines we can make our- selves, much as the people of the United States of America have made automo- biles their particular project. Maybe we will have advertising salesmen good enough to sell these new-type vehicles around the world. But to do things—to make things— we have to have skilled people. These skilled people are not neces- sarily the product of universities. University degrees are no longer the criteria upon which we may rneas- Just as this past summer was starting to wane, the Department of Highways seeded the roadside of No. 23. It Was an interesting procedure, for they fired grass seed from the machine- gun like' turrets, using a high pressure blast of water to spread, bury, fertilize and water the seeds all in one operation. Taking a pictorial record of it, an Observer staffer was amused to see the crews filling their water tanks from the drainage ditch that serves the town's sewage plant. This water, still contains all the detergents that our housewives had sloshed down the drain, foamed and bubbled in the tank trucks and produced a head of steam that would put the best of bar-keeps to shame. The fact that this chemical remain- ed in the Water, still active, bothered us THE CLINTON NEW ERA Est. 1865 00 ° • others) that businessmen not wait to be asked, but should offer their serviQe. Doubtless there is a lesson to be learned from this, even in our own small town. It has. been pointed out to us that there is only one town buSiriessnaan on the counciL Perhaps this is as the community wants it, But council was given an acclamation this year, and the reason for this at least in part, was that there were no. other candidates for their jobs. Should more of the town's busin- essmen have offered their talents? ' mented (possibly on this page) that he was only the second 'Liberal" reeve that Goderich Township had ever had. Now we note that he is the second "Liberal" warden to come from Gode- rich Township. (The first was the late James R. Stirling). The people have shown their confi- dence in Warden Forbes. We have no doubt that they will continue to consider this confidence well placed. stand, such that the opinions of Mr. Pearson (and we must presume, the Liberal party) are in opposition to them. Canada has never had any reason to attack any other nation, in her own behalf. Surely that reason has not ar- rived upon the scene in recent weeks. And attack is the only reason a nation might want to equip itself with nuclear arms. • Let us keep our record clean. We don't want these weapons,, we have no use for them, and we should not allow them to be forced upon us. he 91 Percent Lire the progress of an individual. We must, as educators have advised for dec- ades—measure a person's accomplish- ments against that person's ability and obtain from him the best that person can deliver. Only nine percent of our young people have a chance of entering uni- versity. The others are no less wonder- ful, but they are gifted in other direc- tions. Under the former school system, this 91 percent who are less academic- minded, were doomed to failure at some point along the line.. Under the new school system it appears to us that with proper guid- ance, and maybe in some cases (unfor- tunately) by trial and error, most of those 91 percent will find the "stream" at secondary school which particularly fits their capabilities. Along this stream they will be guided, offered courses to fit their particular wishes and needs. We foresee that most of this 91 percent will, when leaving Central Hur- on Secondary School (and those other vocational-academic schools being built in Ontario) find themselves either on the track of further education, or with training which will better fit them for life in the working world. 'The 91 percent have in the past left school anyway (prior to completing Grade 13) to go into the labour force 'somewhere. They have been ill-pre- pared by the strictly "book-learning" subjects they have struggled with. Now, they will have more chance of obtaining knowledge that will be of practical use to them. somewhat, picturing decades of such accumulation seeping down into the soil, until we drank, bathed in, or boat- ed on, a solution of detergent. It was suggested at the time that serious re- search be given this problem, and if necessary, have those cleaning aids for- bidden by law. Now this week brings a lengthy bulletin from the Ontario Water Re- sources Commission.' They have done some work on the problem, and are not alarmed. They have found nothing there to create a health problem, but do conclude that some research go into the matter deeper and deeper, and if at all possible develop detergents that are not quite so lasting in their sudsing action, and do not contain phosphorous, which contributes to an over-abundance of algae in our streams. We go coast to coast this week . . . And as usual, I'm belated, but thanks anyway to those readers who sent cards and notes at Christmas time. They're appreciated, In my better moments, I tell myself that there are about a million people, give or take a couple, reading this column every week. But sometimes late at night, column not going well, squirrels scampering, wind howling the banshee blues around the window, I feel as though I'm writing in an im- mense void. Think I'll have to go down east this summer. I'm going great there. Lovely card, with seagulls, from Cyndy Godbold of Bridgewater, N.S. Nice note. from Miss S. Forhan of Hali- fax, enclosing an advertisement which reads, "Why, you haven't been in GERMANY yet! Plan your trip now!" She said it made her think of me. Sorry. I've been in Germany. In those halcoyon days they did- n't have to advertise. All sorts of tourists were dropping into the country. Most of them by parachute. They didn't spend a lot of money. Yet, despite this flaw, they were warmly welcomed by the natives. I still have a lump over my right ear to prove it. Chap in Aylmer, Ont., drop- ped a note to say a column of mine got him in trouble, a year ago. Apparently I had come home, late, cold, wet, tired and had crawled into bed with the old Trouble 'n Strife. I had compared her to a little box stove. (And I'll stand by it). Chap in Aylmer did the same thing, but got a little mixed in his metaphors, and said to his wife, "You remind me of an old pot-bellied heater." Mrs. Frank Rastin of Mount Brydges, Ont., sent a note re- vealing that there are still a few real Christians abroad. She referred to a column of which I had mentioned Mrs. Mallett, an elderly lady, sick and alone, who had found time to thank me (I say it humbly), for bringing a little warmth into her life. Mrs. Rastin enclosed a letter, full of Merest and cheer for Mrs. Mallett, asking that I forward it. Old friends, Mrs. Viola Nick- erson of Massachusetts, and Mrs. Paul Rutz of Red Deer sent cards, with friendly notes. Margaret Brontmier, lino oper- ator at the Paris Star, suggest- ed an addition to my list of Christmas gifts: Giving the last 20 years back to the unhappy people. She adds, rather cynic- ally, "I'll bet they couldn't do any better." I agree, but I don't see any- thing wrong with being un- happy. They're the interesting ones. From Don McCuaig in Ren- frew comes the annual photo Of the family. Each year, the inverse ratio, applies. His wife and children get better looking, while he gets . . Another wel- come photo is that of the Rucl- ells of London. Filled the whole backyard with boys be- fore Jennie came along. Six boys and one tiny, girl. who wraps them all around her pinkie. * I spent a good part of Christ- mas Day on my knees. And I wasn't praying, Quite the re- verse. I had been suckered in- to new skis for the kids, and I was trying to get the blighted boots into the blasted harness. This kind of thing is second only to erecting the Christmas tree in our family convulsions, * That Boxing Day is the best clay of the year, as far as I'm concerned, Fire in the fireplace. Friends with noggins. Kids off SOniewhere in the wild, white yonder, A great sense of relief, Exchatige of anecdotes. With Message. One was about the South Seas islander who had a great desire to be king. With this in view, he saved up, purchased a beautiful throne. But he lost the election, or something. Put the throne away in the back room, to await better tim- es, Had a fire. House burned down. Moral: people who live in grass houses shouldn't stow thrones, Another story was mathe- matical. Indian background. Rule of tribe: suitor must pro- duce requested gift for poten- tial bride. Young chief wants wife. She wants No. 1 buffalo hide, Easy. Five years later chief decides to take second wife. She wants polar bear hide. Chief sent braves. Months later they return, with hide. Nuptials celebrated. Ten years later, chief spots beautiful maiden, she wants hippopota- mus hide. Chief sent braves. Four years later, they return, with hide. Nuptials celebrated. Pretty soon first 2 wives com- plain, "You spend as much time with new wife as you do with both of us together." Chief replies, "Natch. Euclid. Squaw on hippopotamus hide equal to sum of squaws on other two hides." And that reminds me of the sad, little, grunting hound, whose only desire was to join her predeceased mate, and go to the Happy Grunting Hound, but perhaps we'll leave that for another day, About Bayfield Clinton News-Record Clinton, Ontario. This letter only asks people to be straight-forward and hon- est. Surely this is not asking too much? And it concerns lots and road allowances in the Po- lice Village of Bayfield. Through this letter to the press, I hope to get things started so that all concerned will eventually know where a lot ends and a road allowance begins, and vice versa. I'll begin here, to let you in on the problems: First, on the west side of my lot on Eliza- beth Street, we should have a 99' road allowance. As it is now, we'd be lucky to have 70'. Second, to the northwest of my lot, we have what is known as the Hayfield Terrace, On this terrace a barbecue of per- manent nature was built. Also in the same area is an outhouse 'and some chairs. My son and two other local boys took to dismantling the barbecue, etc. They have been checked up on by the proper authorities and are awaiting punishment. Ac- cording to all the maps I can get my hands on, the barbecue, etc. were all on the Terrace, which is not private property, and they should not have been there in the first place. How- ever, when the weather is suit- able again for barbecuing, and I am assured that the barbecue, etc. were on private property, I will gladly go over to the ter- race and build the owners a new one, if they so desire. An- other father has also agreed to put things right for the owners. These are two cases of "Who owns what?" Both are within 150 yards of my home, I've heard it said that there are 17 miles of road in Bay- field, Divide those 17 miles by 150 yards, and the answer will give you some idea of the num- ber of "land grabbers" who have lived, and now live in the village. I first saw Bayfield in 1952 and since then I have seen a fence line go out, so we can- not blame everything on the old timers. I heard of a more recent ease, in the fall of 1962. If we're lucky enough to get a survey patty in to get things straightened out, my own lot may be chopped up, but at least I would know. Then I could put up a permanent type An interesting news item fetind its way to the last page of the News-Record of January 10. This was an announcement made by• the principal of Cent- ral Huron Secondary School regarding the uniform promo- tion policy agreed upon by four high schools, and especially the policy as it affects grade nine pupils. It has caused some thought and discussion in soy- oral homes in this district. If all the pupils entering grade nine were from one school, from one home or had the same parents, for example, then this ideal of establishing a 60 percent pass in grade nine might not seem to be so ques- tionable. There seems to be no alternatilie except to set some "rule of thumb" to handle the problem of promotion. How- ever, since it involves young people of varying types and temperaments, there are some questions that interested par- ents and tax-payers should ask, and to which they should re- ceive reasonable answers from those in charge of this decision. In a rural area such as this, many students still are among the small percentage of Canad- ians who are being educated in the "One-Room" school. I am sure everyone will agree that these schools do not offer op- portunities equal to. those af- forded pupils from larger schools. Most of these pupils have spent perhaps eight years with the same teacher, and likely with the same friends who started in grade one with them. Consider the tremendous ad- justment to be made by these boys and girls who are sudden- ly thrown into an "Educational Factory" such as the Clinton school now is! Over 700 strang- ers; a new teacher for each subject; plus the fact that many must travel for an hour or more on a bus before they even start a day's school work. During this school, term, the teachers will admit that they are experiencing unbelievable confusion and commotion, while the new addition is being built. Did you ever try to concentrate and learn something while the street or road in front of your home was being re-surfaced, or perhaps a new house was being built next door? It would be difficult for an adult to do 'this but what must it be like for an immature' 13- or 14-year-old student? Can we be sure that all the teachers in these four high schools have equal ability when it comes to imparting their knowledge to our students? Are some perhaps teaching for the first year being compared with older, experienced members of another staff? Are all .the term examinations to be the same, to be marked the same, for each of the schools in this agreement? If these things are not considered it is certainly unfair to the students.. It would appear that there is a strong move towards divert-, ing as many boys and girls as possible from a course of study designed to equip them for higher education beyond high school, It is suggested that those failing to make the neces- sary 60 percent can repeat their year,. Adolescents are some of the most sensitive folks in this world and a failure in grade nine could dis- courage many from continuing further in school. This would defeat the entire new purpose of education which hopes for more students to continue to attend school until they are truly trained to fill useful posi- tions in our society. We should look for and de- mand not only equality of op- portunity for education, but equality of respect. There is always some member of a teaching staff, or some of the students themselves who love to "rub it in" about being a repeater. Repeaters are. often treated as being a particular type of moron, There is a questionable trend on the part of educators and some private citizens to imply also, that those students who choose a trade-school course, or fail an attempt at the academic course, are next door to illiter- acy. Are college graduates or grade 13 graduates the only ones in the area worthy of respect? Many a race has been won by a horse that was a "slow start- er" and I believe many stud- ents in grade nine who perhaps do not make the 60 percent average, but who have worked and who show promise of "an inquiring mind" should not be deterred from continuing their education. Some of the world's scientists and statesmen were not students of outstanding merit during their school days, Why are we sitting back without questioning this policy, this term at least? What a responsibility to place on the shoulders of one principal, or a handful of teachers, to deter- mine without question, the fut- ure of hundreds of our district young people! There has always been an appalling "drop out" of students at Clinton Collegiate, and it would appear that the new school system will not remedy this, if such a policy is enforc- ed this year. Letter to the Editor . . . Sure of Their Choice WillyAilly? 'Or No! What Did I Tell You? (Palmerston Observer) Clinton News-Record A. L. COLQUHOUN, Publisher • 0 WILMA D. DiNNIN,, Editor Signed contributions in this publication, are the opinions of the writers only, and do not necessarily express the views of the newspaper. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Payable in advance Canada and Great Britain: $4.00 a year; United States and Foreign: $S.SO; Single Copies Ten Cents Authorized as second class mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa, and for payment of postage in cash REMEMBER The Life You Save May be Your