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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1963-06-06, Page 4'age. 4 Clifq01.1 NCW$.4RPCOrciThVISOPY..,, J4-01 P 4 , 1963 Do Midas, Understand The*? • THE RE$OVITTON Passed by the Members of the Huron County Muni- cipal Officers' Association calling for the deletion of a law that now forces municipalities to publish the pertinent figures from the auditor's statements in. Papers of local circulation has brought a strong criticism from two Huron weekly editors. The Gotlerich Signal Star notes that "the taxpayers have a right to see financial figures Showing how their money is Spent. Only then can they Put their finger at a point or points and question the advisability of such an ex- penditure or expenditures." ' "Finally, the publishing of such a financial statement can be a deterrent to any possibility of mismanagement of finances in municipal affairs." T h e Wingham Advance-Times is also critical of the suggestion by the area municipal officials and asks: "Are the officers, forgetting that the money with which they deal comes from the taxpayers?" We agree in principle with our col- leagues, believing taxpayers in any municipality should be able• to find out exactly how their tax money is being. spent by their elected officials. One of the main reasons for the move by the Huron group in attempting to eliminate the publishing of such re- ports is that they are phrased in 'terms THE FIRST phase of one of the most energetic programs ever under- taken in Huron County was completed on Thursday night when 80 youngsters drew lots for the purebred gilts which will be raised by members of the 4-H Swine Club, This club is believed to be one of the largest in Ontario, indicating the enthusiastic response to the generous offer by the Huron Hog Producers As- sociation. This group is to be commended for their participation in the project in backing the investment for the 160 gilts, which will run close to $5,000. While the Hog Producers quite naturally hope to get their money back, the project was instituted as a means to improve the quality of hogs in the county and it is .quite , conceivable to expect that • by the time the project has been Completed and one of the two gilts sold. 'by public auction, there will THE UNTIMELY death of Hugh R. Hawkins was not only a sad' loss to his wife and family; but to the entire community, which he served so faith- fully and devotedly for so many years. An active participant and booster of sports, church, service' and political groups, his passing will leave' a very large gap to be filled in the many ac- tivities in which he took such an ardent part. Perhaps the loss to the community was best summed up by his close friend, "Tory" Gregg,, who in asking the crowd at the Clinton Spring Fair to observe a minute's silence in memory of Mr. Hawkins, noted he had done more to promote Clinton in the past 20 years than any other individual in this com- munity. It is indeed unfortunate that the many kind words and tributes to his untiring efforts expressed by his many friends and colleagues in every walk of life could not have been expressed per- sonally to him, rather than following his death. However, this is perhaps one of our greatest weaknesses—we don't take time to say a sincere thank you to those to whom we owe so much. By the same token, Mr. Hawkins was one of those few persons who didn't need a continual pat on the back to keep him active in the things he liked to do— things that he often put above his own personal and business activities. However, we think the community would be doing Mr. Hawkins a great injustice by mourning his death merely by paying tribute to his past efforts and accomplishments on the part of the community, without seriously consider- THE CLINTON NEW ERA Est. 1865 40 Understood, only by auditors and are not,comprehended by the taxpayers, The two aforementioned editors agreed with this fact wholeheartedly and suggested that the auditors be re- quired to frame their reports in lang- uage that the average, 'taxpayer can understand so the law will serve the purpose for which it was enacted. This should not be such a great Problem for the auditors and the Advance-Times notes that, most of the country's large industries new publish pertinent facts for their stock-holders in words which any novice can under- stand: J. M. Eckert of McKillop Town- ship, who presented the Motion at the recent meeting, said he believed that Only one in 2Q people understood the report, and we would agree with that statement, but we would 'also predict that many eleeted representatives would have to be ineluded in the 20, as very few of them are trained in financial matters, such as this. Therefore, rather than backing their motion to eliminate the publishing of reports, we would suggest they ask their auditors to present the reports in the most easily read manner possible so the taxpayers and the municipal officials can understand much more easily where the taxpayers money is be- ing spent. be 160 farms in the county which will have at least one purebred sow for breeding stock. With a continuation of such a pro- ject through the next few years it can be seen that the majority of hogs rais- ed in the county will be of purebred stock, which through proper cultiVation should be better stock than the major- ity of grade stock now being raised. This should increase the number of grade A hogs, which. bring a premium payment to the farmer. It is certainly encouraging to note that farmers are taking steps to in- crease the quality of their stock and the Huron Hog Producers should be congratulated on their leadership in this field. We trust the project will instill the desire to grow better stock into the minds of our future farmers so Huron will be able to maintain its leadership in the farming areas of Canada. ing the challenge he left for us all. 'Under similar circumstances in the death of a fellow worker in any of his many activities, Mr. Hawkins would most certainly have paid his tribute, but more important perhaps, he would have seen the need for stepping into the breach to take up some of the slack left in the .organization, whatever it may have been. And in his exceptionally fine man- ner, would undoubtedly have set about doing more than his share of the work that had to be done. We think the most fitting tribute this community could pay, would be to have each and every one of us consider the vast gap that has been left, and to do our share in filling this through our personal time and talents. It may have been more than only luck that we clipped the following poem from a periodical that reached our ;desk three weeks ago. At. any rate, if we think of Mr. Hawkins as the "Somebody Else" mentioned here, it becomes even more fitting: Who is that member named Somebody Else? There's nothing that fellow can't do! Count on him working from morning till night, Just carrying on — for you. He serves on committees 'that nobody likes, He sends in whole columns of news; N He gets lots of prospects to sign on the line, And never is late with his dues. But people are mortal, and Somebody Else May wear out, retire or die; So next time you're asked, don't pass it to him But send in this earnest reply: "If/Somebody Else can give 'time and support, Then, bet my last dime, so can I!" 40 Years Ago CLINTON NEW ERA Thursday, June '7, 1923 The Morrish Clothing Co. of- fered men's suits for $15. J. S. McKinnon, formerly of Blyth, has been appointed by the Federal Government as Director of Exhibits at the Canadian Section of the British Empire Exhibition in London, England, next month. A recent rain has been de- scribed as a "million dollar rain" because a long dry spell had crusted the ground 'and growing was coming to a stand- still. This week Mr. A. Durnin purchased the milk business of Mr. E. Jackson and has com- menced work. Mr, Jackson has not yet decided what to do, •The Public School board is dropping out of the unit that has the school nurse. This will be a saving of some $500. The firm of Watts, Cudmore and Scribbins, the' well known bee men purchased the bees from Mr. Tilson, of Tillsonburg, and moved them to town by two trucks. This brings their total number of colonies to 100. Mr. J. W. Symonds expects to commence work in the Nor- mandie Barn, in the course of a week on a contract of 10,000 or more apple barrels. 40 Years Ago CLINTON NEWS-RECORD Thursday, June '7, 1923 Rev. D, N. MCCamus who has been pastor of Wesley Church, Clinton, during the past four years, is retiring the end of this month after 46 years in the ministry. Clinton people were terribly shocked on Saturday when word was received of the tragic death of Mrs. Silas Stanlake, formerly Maud Porter, of Clin- ton, her four children and a brother-in-law, who lost their lives when their home near Exeter burned to the ground early that morning. Mr. J. Stephenson sold his IMO MI MO Well, it seems as though we are going to have warm wea- ther now. Last weekend brought many picnic areas to life again for the season, and casual summer entertaining in tile backyard will be in full- swing for the • next month or two, This week I would like to pass along a recipe for an Old- Fashioned Perfection Salad. This is the type of salad you can make, for instance On Sat- urday and keep in the refrig- erator just in case You need it Sunday, as it keeps well if cov- ered tightly with foil or waxed paper, I like to serve it with potato salad, as it is not too heavy and is a different tex- ture in you mouth—sort of cool and crisp! There is a little side story about this particular salad which dates back to 1904, when it won third prize and a $100 sewing machine for. Mrs, John t. Cook, of New Castle, Penn- sylvania. Among the judges was Fannie Farmer of cooking School fame, the crusader for Level measures. The first ante second prize winners in that "receipt" contest are forgotten, but 'the runner-tip is here to stay. Perfection Salad Thoroughly Mb; i envelopes (2 tablespoons) tinflavered % cup white sugar, and 1 ..„,,,,NossiSeStkiss house on Orange Street to the Salvation Army. The house has been occupied by the local SA officers for some time. Mr. Ernie Livermore leaves next week for Toronto where his summer work will include teaching English to a class of Chinese. Lightning struck the old radio pole on Mr. Frank Jen- kins' house during the storm on Tuesday, ran down the wire and made a little hole in the roof. Is Clinton never to have a drinking fountain for horses? A drinking trough, where a horse could be driven up to easily and allowed to slake his thirst these torrid days, would be a great. boon. 25 Years Ago CLINTON NEWS-RECORD Thursday, June 9, 1938 Rev. C. W. DeWitt Cosens, pastor of Wesley-Willis United Church for the past five years has been, called to Essex United' Church while Rev. Andrew Lane, of Forest United Church has been called to Clinton. The equipment for the new household science and shop- work courses to be offered at CDCI next term were on dis- play at the school Wednesday afternoon. Two former students of CDCI were successful in the May examinations in the Fac- ulty of Medicine, U of T. They were T. A. Fraser, fourth year, and Arthur Lyon, Londesboro, fifth year. The following Public School teachers were re-engaged at the salaries mentioned: Mr. Jefferson, $1,800; W. Draper, $900; Miss Watkins, $900; Miss Laidlaw, $850; Miss Adams, $750. Added to the staff were: Miss E. Clark, $850; Miss Hab- kirk, $750. The painters have brighten- ed up the front of Glen Cook's and Bert Gliddon's places of business. The pot boles on Main Street have been filled by the depart- teaspoon salt. Add 1% cups boiling water and stir to dis- solve the gelatin. Then add 1% cups cold water, % cup vine- gar,' and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Chill until partially set, Now add 2 cups finely shred- ded cabbage—for easy shred- ding, have cabbage really cold, Also add 1 cup chopped celery, 14, cup chopped green pepper, -14 cup diced pimento, and 14 cup stuffed green olive slices, Pour into an 87x41 x21/2 , inch loaf Lien, or salad mold that would hold the same vol- ume of Salad. I have fotind that if you use a small amount of vegetable oil shortening and wipe it over the Salad mold or loaf dish you intend to "set" a jellied salad in, it is much easier to turn the salad out whets yott are ready to serve it. Put the salad into the re- frigerator to set, It is well to cover this to prevent drying. Just before mealtime, un- mold and garnish your salad, It is pretty turned out on a bed of lettuce leaves and dec- orated with carrot curls, This is Malte a firm salad and can be sliced into eight or 10 slices and served with Inayonnalae. Try serving this salad with baked ham or with pot-roast. The tang and eturtch and col- oUrful appearance can save a drab looking plate or rescue a plain buffet lunch, June is back in town, busting tip all over. She busts up those dream castles of young love, picks up the pieces and turns them into the mortgage bunga- lows of marriage. Every weman's magazine in the land is loaded with articles giving advice to the June bride. This is ridiculous, As though there were a woman alive who needed advice on running a marriage; It seems to be an effortless transition for the damsels who forsake the wail the the juke- box for the roar of the vacuum cleaner, the Saturday night dance for the Monday morning Wash. But my heart goes out to the youth who is deserting the de- lights of the poolhall for the drudgery of bringing home the bacon and beer, who is bidding farewell to the fascination of ment of highways workmen and it is greatly improved both in appearance and riding com- fort. King street can still test car springs and tempers of mo- torists, however. 10 Years Ago CLINTON NEWS-RECORD Thursday, June 4, 1953 Two young ladies born in Clinton Public Hospital on Tuesday, June 2, will bear the names of Elizabeth in honor of Her Majesty Queen Eliza- beth II, crowned the same day. Joan Elizabeth is the daughter of Mr, and Mrs, Douglas Clow, Albert Street; Judith Elizabeth is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Riddell, Blyth. Princess of Huron County, Miss Donna Taylor, Brucefield, was chosen and proclaimed at the town hall steps. Douglas Thorndike presented her with a bouquet of roses and John An- stett made the presentation of a watch. Clinton's 49th Spring Fair certainly deserved a better break from the weatherman. After being rained out Satur- day, it was re-organized for this afternoon, but came close to being rained out again. Be- cause of the poor park condi- tions it was staged on Albert the street-corner to so hello to the horror of changing load- ed diapers, * First of all, son, what made you do it? You were in clover. There you were.; living at home' cheaply; eating Mom's cook- ing; spending your ow 11 money on something sensible, like the '48 Dodge; getting slicked up and wowing the chicks every Saturday night; and having a good roar with the boys now and then. However, it's too late now, and I wouldn't try to turn you from your course, even if I could. In fact, I wouldn't want to see any young fellow miss the character-building institu- tion of marriage. Welcome to the club, But just as I'd hate to see our dopy little spaniel tossed into a pit with a bad-tempered mastiff, I don't like to see you going into a battle that's going to last your whole life, with no weapons but your own dim wits. Therefore, and in view of the propaganda pouring out of those women's magazines, I think you could use a few tips to even the odds. Think of yourself as a young, untried soldier. Think of me as a scar- red veteran of many a matri- monial skirmish, stiff with wounds, but bearing them proudly. Ready? * 4: * First thing to do, after the ceremony is over and all those dumb relatives of hers have been shaken hands with, is to let her know who's boss. When you start on the wedding trip, have a quiet little talk with her, Don't get nasty; just be firm, When she stops crying and you stop apologizing, it will be all settled who is to be boss. But don't allow a little setback like that get you down, When the baby comes along, don't let her pull that "little mother needs her sleep" rou- tine. Stand on your rights. De- mand that she get up every Street between Huron and Rat- tenbury. Nancy MacDonald, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mac- Donald, won the bicycle draw sponsored by the Western Tire and Auto Supply Store, owned by R. Y. Hattin and Howard Turner. Mrs. E. E. Gibson, Kirk Street, reports a tulip in her garden with eight blooms. second night and walk with the little squawk-boss. ,She won't but you'll feel better because you've stood on your rights, It's good practice. After awhile, when you haven't a leg to stand on, you can always stand on your rights. Another important thing in marriage is to be able to lie While looking her straight in the eye, Practise in the bath- room. Any old husband will tell you it can be mastered in no time. From then on, every time you look her straight in the eye she'll know you're ly- ing, but you can't win them all. Something else that will come to you automatically, in a short time, is the ability to change the subject without seeming to. There's no particu- lar set of rules about this. Just observe closely how your wife does it, and you'll soon find yourself equally adroit when you don't like the direction a conversation is taking. .1. 4. 4. Make it a point to hang up your clothes every night. In fact, it's not a bad idea to lock them up, Never, never get the idea that your wife is above such a thing as going through your pockets. And never, never leave in them such items as a book of matches with "Mur- phy's Tavern" printed on it. You know you bummed the matches from a fellow at work. She knows you've been out roistering, and will never be- lieve anything else. Most important of all, per- haps, is this. Never admit any- thing, my boy, unless you are caught red-handed. If you are, of course, throw yourself first upon your knees, then on her mercy. Tell her you're weak and sinful. Tell her you need the support of her strong and lofty character, if you are to be saved from evil companions, such as poker, drink, women, or whatever you've been up to. Suddenly, I feel better. With these few pointers dispensed, I can look with more equanimity on the procession of lambs to the slaughterhouse, this month. 0 MIDDLETON Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Mid- dleton attended the annual spring show of the Garden Club of Toronto, held in the O'Keefe Centre last week and were guests at the' home of Dr. and Mrs. R. G. Hunter. A Big Step In The Right Direction A Great Loss Andt A Challenge Enjoy The Summer Weather . . Drive With Care, Courtesy . And Common Sense Clinton News-Record Anlaldarnated • THE CLINTON NEWS-RECORD 1924 Published every T hursday at the Est. 1881 Heart of HUtori county Clinton, Ontario Population 8,369 O • A. L. 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