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Clinton News-Record, 1963-10-17, Page 4National Newspaper Week--October 13 to 19 FREEDOM of the PRESS Hoi$ Helped Keep Us A SARONG DEMOCRACY THIS NEWSPAPER IS A FREE VOICE OF ALL THE PEOPLE IN OUR DISTRICT. The right given individuals to express their opinions grows from the very foundations of democracy—and exercising that right helps to keep our way of life flourishing. This newspaper- has always offered its pages as a forum for this community—a place where everyone may have a voice, This paper has endeavored also through the years to bring you all the news, pre- sented as fa6tually as possible—for knowledge too helps keep us free. This is your newspaper—protect its freedom! Clinton News-Record From Our Early Files ... 11,111(11,11 II ),,iiintill11111111,,,!1:11,1,11,1111 ir!„ii ltiL011011'1"1 JAI 11 N illlllll III 11;41. I Weshhe tfiengra.1,Wrttrfrersartebte',„ Mrs, .13, .01de, showed that .67 percent of the :presbyterial al, location for 196$ has been ye- ws, 0. Harrison, finance secretary, reported that only a little more than . one-third of the allocation for the Westmin- ster College Furnishing Fund has been raised as Yet, The 'time for raising the remainder has been .extended to the end of 1964, w e l co e d was ha es ladies to Bayfield Church in the morning, and Mrs, Cl, mu, Varna, made the .courtesy re- marks at the end of -the day's sessions, The guest speakers were in- troduced by Mrs. G, Beecroft and Mrs. M, Batkin, and thank- ed by Mrs. A, Beyes and Mrs. M,1\T•hEre$1.'l offering morning dedicated by Mrs. G. Case, and the afternoon offering by Mrs. B. Whitmore. Rev. A. G. Pease of /3ayfield, pronounced the benediction, ' An excellent meal was pro- vided. at noon by the ladies of the .Bayfield Church. Joins Food School Flying Officer Jean B. Lib- erty has recently been trans- ferred from RCAF Centralia to RCAF Clinton. She re- places F/0 "Pat" Hlady, who has retired from the RCAF. F/O Liberty is the Food Services Officer in charge of practical training at School of Food Services and acts as assistant to Squadron Leader E. E. "Betty" Bell, Officer Commanding SFS. She is a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics from MacDonald College. Before joining the RCAF she was a dietician at T. Eaton Co. of Toronto and Westminster DVA Hospital, London, so is obviously well qualified for her exacting position at SFS. F/O Liberty is Canadian Dietetic Association Com- munity Concert member, and a member of the Ontario Dietetic Association. She is a member of the SFS Bowling Team, an ar- dent curler and is Clinton Co-ordinator for the 1963 Canada Savings Bond drive. ing thanks. I can no lcinger outstrip a gazelle, but I can outrun a 60-year-old lady with arthritis. I can't swim five miles any more, but I can swim farther than my wife. That's good enough, * Work you like is reason for thankfulness. Z like mine. It's too hard, and I don't make enough money, and I'm always behind in it, but I like it. En- vironment is another source of thankfulness, I wouldn't trade my oak tree and my black squirrels, my favorite trout stream and my partridge- haunted woods for the Taj Mahal with Liz Taylor in resi- dence. * There you are. Out of space, and I've barely started. Try it. You don't know how rich you are until you begin to count. rage 4,clintP.F1 • • ... „.. . Editorials Appeals Should Force Action The second regional Confer- enee of. the centre region Of 171; q. r 0.11 Presbyterial United Church Women was hold in Bayfield .United .Church on `,Tuesday, October 0. Mrs. Elgin Affiny, sident, was in charge, Ewing the morning session reports were heard from pres- byterial officers, and the meet- ing was addressed by Mrs. D, J. Murray, of Lambeth, who is a vice-president of London Con- ference UCW, . Mrs. Murray six:4;e on "Chris- tian Citizenship and Social Action", She stressed the ex- panding area of women's Chris- tian relationship beyond the home and the local church, and. the need of information on pol- itical, national, and .world af- fairs, Guest speaker at the after- noon session was Miss Beatrice Wilson, of the United Church Board of Women, ylbronto. She took as her topic, "Where Does Our Money Go?" and an- swered the question by taking an imaginary trip across Can- ada from St. John's, Nfld., to Vancouver, B.C., giving glimps- es of the nature and variety of the work in Canada that is supported. by the givings. She also referred briefly to lands. bew oric supported in other A beautiful solo was contri- buted by Mrs. A, G. Pease, Bay- field, after Miss Wilson's ad- dress" The opening worship service in the morning was led by three ladies from Walton Unit- ed Church—Mrs. N. Reid, Mrs. E. Mitchell and Mrs. A. Higgin- botham. The afternoon session began with four conferences, which was held simultaneously. One for presidents was led by Mrs. A. McTaggart; one on litera- ture by Mrs. S. C, Argyle, and one on finance by Mrs. 13, Olde and Mrs, 0, Harrison. These ladies are all members of the executive of Huron Presbyterial UCW: The fourth conference, on' leadership, was led by Mrs. D. J. Murray, Lambeth, guest speaker. Following the conferences, Mrs. R. McKercher led in a sing-song and Mrs. H. Berry led in prayer. Ladies Learn Where Money does At 11,CVI'Presbyterial6othering. IT WOULD appear that members of -Goderich -Township council, who by their position become members of the court of revision, are in .a rather tick- lish situation in regard to the many ,appeals they are receiving- from the residents. of .Bluewater Beach, The residents. along the lakeshore have asked for a decrease in the assess- ment on their properties due to the fact the pollution ,of the beach has. made it unfit for swimming and their main contention is that a summer cot- tage at the lake is not as valuable if there is a stench eminating from the water and they can't swim. Certainly, there can be little argu- ment with this deduction. However, the council is faced with the fact that the assessment is based on the land and the buildings only, and was in no way valued on the basis that the owners were• once situated near the golden sands and clear, blue water of Lake Huron. There are many farmers in the township who can quite correctly point out that the river or creek running through their properties is also pol- luted and unsafe for swimming and some are even reaching the stage where the water is not safe for animals to drink. Others can also point out that their farm neighbors store manure and spread it in the fields, sand on certain days when the winds are.. blowing in their direction, the stench could easily be as .offensive as that at the Blue- water Beach. So, it can be readily seen that much thought will have to be given to the question of • the appeals from the beach residents, and a decrease in assessment for them could easily open an avenue for similar claims by other residents. WHILE THOSE who think nega- tiVely will quickly point out that the majority of the problems and troubles in our complex world and society are brought about by a lack of co-opera- tion, the more astute nature of those who think positively can draw upon a wealth of facts and figures to show the many benefits that have been derived through co-operation. Therefore we can deduce that co- operation is perhaps the most import- ant element in this society and world of ours and our very future hinges on its existence or non-existence. There have been , many para- mount examples of co-operation that have molded our history and it is practically an impossibility to compre- hend what conditions would exist to- day if this co-operation had been lacking. For instance, what would have happened if: the fathers of Confedera- tion had not seen fit to co-operate? the free nations of the world had not combined efforts against the dictators of the 20th century? citizens across Ontario had not co-operated in the forming of area high schools, hospitals and other public institutions? These are but a few, of the destinies and benefits that have been brought about through co-operation and the list is infinite, stretching from major world issues right down to a private citizen making his life happier through the simple co-operation with his neigh- bors, fellow citizens 'and workers. It is therefore proper that we should mark CO-OP WEEK, to think not only of our past benefits, but how much more we could gain through more co-operation. THE TENDENCY within the past several years for larger stores in the metropolitan areas to remain open on public hplidays is a movement that should be Curbed as rapidly as possible. The so-called "discount centres" appear to be the chief offenders. While few quarrel with the neces- sity for some types of business to oper- ate during a public holiday, there is obviously only one reason for a clothing or furniture business to remain open. 'THE CLINTON NEW ERA Eat. 1865 0 e ,2 D However, being sensible people, we would imagine that the residents of Bluewater Beach are not so much interested in having their assessments reduced as they are in bringing, the- situation to the forefront once again and to put council into a position where steps will have to be taken to eradicate the problem, That the sewage flowing: into the lake has been permitted over a period of time long enough to result in the Present conditions is indeed deplorable, and almost to the point of being un- forgiveable, This is not something that has happened over night and this very fact suggests that the:Township council has been lax in allowing it to reach such a serious stage, regardless of the fact they may be in no Way responsible for the -source of the pollution. Every indication is that the town of Goderich are major culprits in this matter, and it is difficult to understand how a community that depends'so much on the lake for their economy could knowingly - ruin the lake benefits in another neighboring community. Common sense should tell the of" ficials of Goderich Township that im- mediate steps must be taken in this matter and a concentrated effort must be made to not only correct the present situation, but to safeguard against any further pollution. As we have mentioned before, other area townships are involved in this matter as well, and it is time the prob- lem of pollution was placed on their agendas. There may be only 25 Bluewater Beach residents appealing their assess- ments, but there are a vast number Who should be appealing to the proper authorities for the protection of. the clear, blue waters of Lake Huron. Diverting from the broad meaning of the word to the more explicit refer- ence meant in Co-op Week, we note the. fine work being done across the nation through the many Co-Operatives in existence today. Co-Operatives, which include among their guiding principles, self-help and continuous education of their members, have be- come an integral part of Canadian life, playing an important role in our econ- omic and social life. That area residents of every walk of life have benefited from the exist- ence of farm Co-Ops and Credit Unions goes without saying, and this news- paper commends this type of action and the leaders who work so diligently to bring even more benefits to the many members. Certainly, the members can point with pride to the many achievements they have accomplished in not only helping themselves, but in also helping their friends, neighbors a n d fellow citizens. • In many instances the form- ing of Co-Operatives has forced com- peting private enterprises to reconsider their aims, objects and prices and through this indirect manner, Co-op- eratives have benefited many people even though they may not be members or patrons, , As the name implies, co-operation is the important element in the suc- cesses of Co-Operatives and Credit Unions, and during this week when we draw attention to their work, it per- haps is also a very opportune time for each and every one to consider this all- important word, co-operation, and to consider how they may make their own life, home, town, country and world a better place in which to live by putting that word into continual use. This may be described purely and simply as "greed". At the present rate of growth evident in this trend of "hungry" mer- chandising, there is little doubt that the greedy will inherit the earth long before the meek. A good stiff bit of legislation, nation-wide, to put a damper on this sort of activity, would be a boon to the country as a whole. • (St. Marys Journal-Argus) Co-operation Pays Dividends It's Time To Call A Halt Got A Beg?? . Write A Letter To The Editor Clinton News-Record i . 0 4 wr LL1AM BATTEN, Editor .• tigsiki ContrIbuttOiiii fn this pubM•tton, ari thi °I0 I« P41 bpintohi of the orbits' only, and cid not nileossirilf lorprost O s' -ylitin a fhi stiop,tpar. Author/ id 4# sicotict '041i,, Mall, Post Off14. boPirfitiont, Ottawa; and for Paighlinf of po0o4o In Gish tusscitiPtioN itAtisi Payable in sitiiiiois —Caiiiid and Grail INfain:44.0sii yore; Ontilif Statsi and 'Forsioic tub; tiiiiiis coons tern Coati Amalgamated THE CLINTON NEWS-RECORD 1924 Published every 'Thursday at the Heart of Huron County Clintbn, Ontario Population 3,269 A. L. COLQUHOUN, Publisher Est 1881 15 Years Ago Population of the town of Clinton now stands at 2,409, the highest figure in its his- tory, This indicates an increase of 165 over a year ago. Total assessments stand at $1,067,476, The Superior I''ood Market, corner of Isaac and Huron Streets changed hands this week when Reg Ball and George M, Laois pUrchased the stock and equipment from T. R. Therm), Sen. Herbert G. Bridle, Gode- rich, has been placed in charge of the business. Fred Kirby was 'elected pre- sident of the students' council at CCI last ivriday. Other me, 25 Years Ago William Elliott, Clinton con- tractor, was awarded the con- tract for the construction of what is known as Trick's bridge on the Clinton-Bayfield road. Tenders for the alterations and improvements to the Clin- ton poSt office clok tomorrow, and judging by the plans the whole building is to be com- pletely modernized and enlarg- ed. Lawrence and George Fal- coner, of the London Road, are. in Clinton hospital with serious injuries, and a neighbor, How- ard, Snell, is confined to his home after the three were sent sprawling when a large beam toppled from a barn they were moving. The Diamond Jubilee celebra- tion of Ontario Street United Church was climaxed on Sun- day. Over 500 attended a chicken supper held in connec- tion _ with the celebration. James R. Stirling, Goderich Township, well known as an apple producer, recently picked 70 bushels Of Spy apples from one tree. This tree was thin- ned out in July. All the apples, were of top quality. Mumps are making a reduc- tion of the staffs at the knit- ting factories, A nutriber of the workers are quarantined at their homes. 40 Years Ago After next year anyone want- ing to have a little private display of fireworks on the 24th Will have to go outside the town limits. Council passed a bylaw Monday making it un- lawful to sell or possess any type of fireworks, W. J. Elliott, contractor, had a fall at the new hospital on Monday and cracked a couple of ribs. The ladies had a little wind- ing-up bowling tournament on Saturday and Mrs. Axon and Mrs. Fair won first prize and Mrs. F. Hovey and Mrs. Grain- ger were second. Kenneth Rorke was declared senior. boys track champion-„at CCI last week. Mrs. H. McBrien and "Miss Etta are moving in from their home in Hullett to their new house on Ontario. Street. Lloyd, George says Canada will have a population of 800,- 000,000, Perhaps it will. We've heaps • of room here but we don't want them all this year. Premier King thinks Canada should have paid her war debt as she went along. Had Can- ada done only as much as Mc- Kenzie King wanted her to in the war perhaps it might have been easy to do. * n's the weekend to sit in your favorite chair, cold beer to hand, and watch all the foot- ball games on television, your peace broken only by the math denirig aroma Of roasting tun.- key, * The percentage of the pop- ulace that is on its knees on Thanksgiving bay could prob- ably be accommodated in a couple of trolley cars. The rest are on their wheels, their feet, or their tails. NI *. Thanksgiving weekend marks the last gay, mad fling of the get down to the serious busi- ness of trying to stay sane through another winter. * * * It's the weekend to charge about the Country, visiting relatives or friends, pointing Wildly to the last furious fling of color in the trees, making the last nostalgic trip to the cottage, getting out in the boat for one, final buzz. * It's the weekend to tramp the lush, fall fairways for that last, blaSphernotts game Of goIT, to stroll the Muted woods with a gun, to wade the navel-deep ice-Water for that last rainbow trout, What did you do; old friend, on Thanksgiving week end? Whatever it was, it could not have been anything but pleas- ant on this odd, pagan holiday, so peculiarly Canadian, * * I know. We imported it from the States. But we have made it very much our own, and it has a flavor that is purely Canadian, much different from the Thanksgiving observed ac- ross the line. * Pagan? Yes, indeed. It should be a religious time, with the entire population on its knees, giving thanks with full hearts. , ecutive members and grade rep- resentatives are: Dorothy Mc- Guire, Clare Maltby, Nancy Ford, Bill Andrews, Bill Nedig- er, Isobel Chowen, Catherine Fingland, Grover Clare, Phyl- lis Hanly, Jack Wilson, Mary Morritt, Bernice Denomme, Harris Oakes, Edwin Dunn. Thomas Pryde, MLA, offic- ially opened the new Broadfoot bridge at Brigend, over the Bayfield River, situated south of the King's Highway 8, about half way between Clinton and Seaforth. The old bridge was washed out in last year's spring flood. We don't know anything ab- out the game of cribbage, but we are informed that securing a score of 29 is "really some- thing". Harold McPherson, did just that in a match with Roy Mann a few days ago. The first snowfall hit the dis- trict Sunday night, October 17, The ground was covered. * Or, if you're the domestic type, it's the weekend for quiet pleasures, deeper satisfactions: putting on the storm windows, raking and burning leaves, bringing in your bulbs. * * Not exactly a religious holi- day, is it? I think there's a great dumb feeling of thank- fulness in Canadians at this time of year, but it doesn't manage to break through the pagan rituals with which we have surrounded the occasion. * * * I'm not complaining; merely observing, But every year, at Thanksgiving, I make personal and lonely effort to take an hour off from the fun, compose my features into a suitable solemn expression, and think about the things for which I 10 Years Ago Jack Sturdy was installed as the Noble Grand of Clinton Lodge IOOF No. 83 on Tuesday evening. Other officers were: Charles Cook, George Falconer, John Sutter, Norman Counter, Kenneth Colquhoun, Alvin Sharp, Charles- Wilson, Benson Sutter, Norman Shepherd, Rd- bert Rowden, Harold Tyndall, Ewan Ross, J. E. MacDonald. Silo filling is in full swing throughout the area. Four Stanley Township far- mers applied to council to enter into a 20-year contract for re- forestation. They are: John McFarlane, Clinton; Harold Jackson, Seaforth; F r a ri-k Smith, Varna; Russell Graing- er, Zurich. 'Five farmers, ,Howard Mc- Cullough, T. R. Lee, Wilmer Harrison, John Hindmarsh and Stan Prevett, have entered into a contract for reforestation of Use Royal Bank services to help you manage ymir money; to keep thequing,borroviing and other eXpensts down too. finilding a nest-egg? . . . open a Royal sAVtNos AccOutft. For bill4 paying? . • . a Royal PERSONAL lei-m(21(1mb AcA Cotner. ,CAsh for a ear or some other heavy expense? ... a Royal TERNIPLAN 1.0M. For all YOU( banking, Attic loc$ "Rnyal" branch is thn helpful Owe tco gtie * * Another reason to be thank- ful is for freedom. In, this country, we have a personal freedom to speak, work and worship that is beyond the wildest dreams of the majority of our fellow humans. * Health is a reason for rais- should be thankful. • I don't have to search. Sometimes I can do it in ten minutes, * The first thing for which I am thankful is being alive. Hundreds of millions aren't, and look at what they're mis- sing! The second is food. I have been hungry, and it's the most degrading, demoralizing, soul-destroying illness in this world. a portion of their farms in Goderich Township. Perfect fall weather helped Clinton Turf Club stage their second and final harness meet of the season, but only 800 fans were on hand. Fastest time of the day was recorded by Betty Jane Brook, owned by George C. German, Clinton. Ken •Wood, Londesboro, und- erwent an operation for appen- dicitis in Clinton Public Hospi- tal on Sunday morning. Clinton Brandt O, L. Engeistad, Manager Goderich Branch' ..... H. G. Spring, Manager