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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1964-01-02, Page 3Well, chaps,. I hope you get exactly what you wanted on Chrietmas Day. And exaotly what you deserved on New Year's Day. liege we are, with the whole lof anothere unpredictable year ahead of us, and even an extra day tossed in. All those bright, ahiny clays, fresh from the mint Of 'time, not a chip or a crack or a stain On 'a single one of them. Wouldn't it be wonderful if we c'ou'ld wrap them in cotton Wool, put them away in a Safe place, and bring them out, fresh and gleaming, to use, When we Wanted 'them? * 5' * Wouldn't it be grand to un- wrap lb golden days without a tarnish on them, and epend (them in one reckless sweep; or just look at their perfection; lOr give them to someone vvho needed them? st, Wouldn't it be lovelyy in some tglootny week in some bleak November, when the leaver Weren't raked and the taxes weren't paid, and the flit was making 'the bonet melt, to reach into that secret place and pull out just one ors two bf those sparkling days with- oat a blemish on them? Wouldn't it be fun to walk through a hospital or a Mental home or all old people's refuge; with a big bag of cleat and shining days, and scatter tbon among the Inmates with 4 lee- ash hand? Wouldn't it be glorious, wlel the Winds hew' and the elle* WAS(,EY,W04171S.,. GROUPS . Name Officers, Enjoy Special Topics At .1)01 ,Christmas Meetings. is., Page 2-^:-Clinton Hew-Record 'Thum., JallUarY .2, 1964 ltorta S 14.6 Try More In '64 - .SIMILAR TO all years, 1963 was Marked by a• variety of events that brought renewed hopes for all mankind, as well as those that wrought havoc and grief 4ied made many wonder as to the SanitY of man, And similar to all years, the events Of 1963 can not be erased from the pages of history, despite the fact we Would want to 4:1P so in many cases. , However, 1964 looms ahead of us as an unknown voyage, and it is right and proper that we should take time out to evaluate the past year in an ef- fort to chart a course that will escape the many ill winds that blew us off course in the past 365 days, To chart such a course would ap- pear to be an impossible task to many people, but if we take a close look at our troubles and tribulations we will see one pertinent fact that perhaps above all else has caused the most pro- blems, And that is that we have not shown understanding and love towards our fellow man. Surely, if we loved our neighbours as ourselves and Practised the Golden Rule, there would be no anxiety of nuclear war, there would be no racial problems, fewer people would go to bed hungry and nations could live in peace- ful co-existences This feeling of goodwill would eradicate the sickness of apathy, lust and greed; commencing in our own homes and spreading into the far cor- ners of the world. We are not so gullible as to think that we • can immediately change the world from its present state with the actions of only a few, but it is of 'necessity that we start somewhere, and until we wipe' out the feelings of pre- judice in our own hearts, it is an im- possibility to think that 1964 will be any better than its predecessor. Such a resolution for the new year should be uppermost on the list of all, and while it may be one of the hardest to maintain, the results are incalculable. Let's all try it! ti Take A Bow, Gentlemen THERE WILL undoubtedly be many changes noticed throughout this area as we progress through the new year, and some of those changes have already transpired, as December 31 marked the termination of service of several community leaders. Most of these changes have taken place in the Goderich Township council and the 'board of Central Huron, Sec- ondary School. Both these grOups have lost valuable leaders and it is appropri- ate that some words of thanks and com- mendation should be expressed on be- half of the people they served so well. First and foremost, due to the hon- our he brought to his community, would be Walter J. Forbes, who highlighted his many years as a Goderich Town- ship school trustee, councillor and reeve, by being named warden of Huron County for 1963, Judging from his popularity, we doubt if many would argue with our opinion that Mr. Forbes served his township extremely well and went about the business with the high stan- dard of fairness and dedication. that is evident in most rural communities. While some have undoubtedly dif- fered with his opinions, this is only to be' expected in our society, and it would be an-unhealthy situation if this were not so on occasion's. During our brief association with him, i the thing we admired most was that he was always straightforward and there was never any doubt as to what his opinion was on a particular issue. Delegations were always given a sympathetic hearing at meetings chair- ed by Mr. Forbes whether he agreed with them or not, but in the true demo- cratic principle of our society, he alWays bowed graciously to majority rule. Another retiring member of the same council is Jack Yeo, who, while he did not serve as long as Mr. Forbes, was nonetheless a valuable member, al- ways standing for what he thought to be right. These two men will be missed greatly during the coming year, and it is to be hoped that their succes- sors will display equal dedication and clear thinking, as we have good reason to believe they will. Missing from the CHSS board this year will be three men who have proven able leaders in their many years of service. They are Irvine Tebbutt, Gode- rich Township representative; Ken Mc- Rae, Clinton representative; Del Philp, Blyth representative, Mr. Tebbutt has served for 15 years and has held the chairman's position, as well as chaired several of the more important committees. Mr. McRae and Mr. Philp have been chairmen of the advisory vocational committee, and in this position have spent many hours of their 'time in help- ing to bring about the accomplishment of the new technical addition. They also headed other important committees. There can be no doubt but what their loss will be felt heavily by the board, as experience is still one of the most difficult assets to fill on any group. The three retiring members were among the most capable on the board, and there were few discussions in which they did not express their usual sound views. Added to the group of men we have named, there are others who will be stepping down in various positions as public servants, but we will not name 'them in fear of overlooking any. However, to them all should go the gratitude of the area, and we trust their example will stir others of equal calibre to seriously consider the important task 'of' governing our affairs. THE READERS WRITE . . Pats On The Back .. . One Lower all bachelor, forMerly a Dorn- I inion horseshoe pitching cham- pion, was killed early Tuesday in a bush near Hensel' when a heavy limb from a tree he was felling crashed down on his head. 15 Years Ago James Russell Stirling, who by virtue of his recent mun- icipal election victory in a three-cornered fight, will suc- ceed George C. Ginn as the reeve of Goderich Township, is one of the Township's best- known and best-liked men. William Hearn, University of Toronto, is a holiday visitor with his mother, Mrs. 13. C. Hearn. Others home from uni- versities are: Mary F. ‘Lane, Arthur Aiken, Robert Hanley, Roy Churchill, Donald }faddy, Jim Labia was elected presi- dent of Clinton Junior Farm- ers, while Bob Allan is vice- president and secretary is Jim Snell. Other officers are Jim Snell, Alvin Wise, Frank Fal- coner, Jack Campbell and Ross Trowel-the . With the, Town Hall packed to overflowing, Clinton Citizens Band, under the baton of Fr- ank Strathearn, staged a most enjoyable Christmas Carol Concert, Sunday. William McClinchey, Aub- urn; Jack Crawford, Auburn; Ted Prest, Londesboro, escaped serious' injury Monday after- noon When the car in which (11.11' IT WAS BETTER THAN NO YEAR AT ALL_ From Our Early Files Clinton News-Record Anialgatnated THE CLINTON NEWS-RECORD 1024 every Thursday .at. the Eat. 10131 Heart of Huron County denten, ()Meeks' .see Population- 1;369 • A. L. 'COLQUI-iouN, WILLIAM ilA tit ttEN, Editor skinia ..tontriii.itiffini '16 Mit eeettsitiete Are .fhe L. 4,' bpiniofix of fha Writifirt only, Ind do not 616iisiailii -*1460 ihiii naWsPaP Mithottiod at 'Mail; Pelt tor, giiitiimit of poitlgi iti trite iitAtitt 4014 In '114446444e teileatt ,and Grail ...d4,11.0i $4:00 UAW-IWO and' Oeeileoe • Telt CLINTON NEW ERA Eat. 1866 el I/ * • • +3 CN R WISHING YOU A VERY HAPPY NEW Y8AR May you to greater fintm From the Staff ., at Clinton Electric Shop b, W. CORNISH, Proprietor "Your Westi'nghou'se Dealer" 482.6646 Clinton COMMENDS EFFORT To the Editor, Clinton News-Record. It seems to me that whoso- ever is responsible is certainly to be congratulated on the way the snow was removed off the business streets in Clinton in the heavy snow fall that re- sulted just before Christmas. It certainly made shopping easier for those people, who came into Clinton to do so. And so was a benefit not only 'to Clinton, but to the community as well, Also I think the businessmen and merchants surprised even themselves by finding out what can he accomplished by team- work in getting out a Santa Claus parade that even 'sur- prised the very men Who co- operated. May it long continue. Yours very truly, ' ALAN W. EDWARDS, 9 Albert Street, Clinton, Ontario, Decembee 30, 1963, RESIDENTS CHEERED DEAR EDITOR: Now at the end of the year I would like on behalf of all the residents at Huronview to thank, through your paper, all those people living in your area who helped in any way to bring comfort and sunshine into their 'lives during the past year. Thanks to all those groups who visited Huronview at Christmas and during the year for the many ways they .assist- ed in bringing the outside world into the Home. We are very grateful to those individuals who sent cards and gifts that all might have a Merry Christmas. Many thanks for all the flow- ers sent to the Home during 1963. These bring beauty and cheer to the residents. The with of each and every- one of us is that the year 1964 may be a happy and prosperous one for each one of you. Yours very truly, HARVEY C, JOHNSTON, Superintendent, Clinton, Ontario, December 26, 1963. FREE COFFEE VETOED Sir: It is reported in your edition of December 19 that the board of CHSS has agreed to absorb the cost of coffee consumed by teachers and department 'heads at 'their monthly Meetings, Surely this is 'an example of over generosity with public funds, even at this festive sea- son, admitting that 'this board has faced a tremendous task during -the past year, trying to placate rapacious labour un- ions, tardy contractors, and an impatient public, I give them full credit for getting \ this monolithic monster going in the present 'form. However, it can only be as- sumed that they "the Board", have finally cracked under the strain, and thrown caution and good judgement out the win- dow when they made this de- cision. If this beverage is a stimul- ant, as said, I think it is the board who should be consum- ing it, so that, in future they can -show some signs of cour- age in repelling these mendi- cants, who would further de- plete the funds this board has jurisdiction over. It wbuld be interesting to know how many of these sup- plicants are ratepayers in the district served 'by this school. Do 'they know, or care, of the sacrifices many older citi- zens on fixed incomes are cal- led upon to make so that they can raise the exhoebitaat school taxes, on over assessed prop- erty, and still have a roof over their own heads, Our farrners, who bear an unequal share of this burden, work long hours 'in brutal wea- ther,. many having to seek other employment to raise their share of the Money to pout 40 Years AgO HerisaIl. municipal clerk Mur- dock sent the other day on behalf of the southern village, a large bucket of candies as a Christmas offering to the inmates of the Huron County Home. If this ruled weather contin- ues the hockey boys will have to take to the old-fashioned game of their fathers and grandfathers — shinney. The' PUC has stretched a Iine of lights across the street from the Hydro Shop to Aik- en's Harness Shop. Clinton st- reets are not a n y too well lighted, and this helps some, As so many of the children in Auburn have whooping cough, the usual Sunday School entertainments are to be less pretentious than in other years. Home and School 'Club was formed in Chilton last week with Mrs. Walter Manning as president. Other officers are: Miss Helen Rodaway, W. M. Erwin, N. Geddes, Miss Gra- ham, Mrs. Axon, Miss Draper and Mrs. N. W. Trewartha. Total receipts From deg tax in the past year was $165.00. Miss Dora Dalrymple, Tuck- ersmith Township, was rushed to Seaforth hospital for an emergency operation for ap- pendicitis. 25,Years Ago Rev. G. W .Sherman, pastor of the Baptist church here and also at Auburn, will conclude his pastorate this month, hav- ing been appointed to the Sp- arta circuit,. which is near St- Thomas. Miss M. Rudcl entertained the young ladies of her Sunday School class at her home on Tuesday. Rev. John Graham, rector of Brussels and Walton, has been appointed 'to the parishes of Hayfield, Varna and Middleton. Miss Grace Hellyar has been engaged as teacher at SS No. 10, Goderich Township. Late Saturday night hair- cuts will soon be a thing of the past here. During the months of January, February and March the local barbers will lock their doors at 10:30 p.m, each Saturday night. The first air express parcel to arrive in Clinton, came this week. A one-pound padkage costs $1,15 from Clinton to Vancouver. Paul Boa, 50-year-old Hens- into this Gargantuan system. Let 'these avaricious alms seekers take a 'look a "Huron- view", where so many of our older people have been forced to retreat in the face of exces- sive taxes and 'high living costs, already over crowded, and now being obliged to house present applicants in basement cubi- cles. Many of these good people would, be happy to have a small percentage of the income these subtle gratuity seekers now enjoy. They would be happy to pay for •their own coffee. Extensive research in the area has not been successful in unearthing one business which has to hire a man to carry theft mail froth post office to place of business, yet 'this is done by CHSS in spite of an office staff and business man- ager, Who daily pass the post office on their way to the School, Thank you, Mt, , Editor for your space; may I wish you a happy New Year, Sincerely, TITE ,WADI' 6 Natne Available On Peeettest. tayffeld, Ont.ttrld, they were riding went out of control on a Blyth Street and collided with a truck Fred Sloman, Capreol, well- known former Clintonian brought great honour to him- self in winning third prize of $400 in McLeans Canadian Sh- ort "Story Contest. 10 Years Ago Clinton Town Council at a special meeting, Monday, gave two readings to a by-law auth- orizing the issue of debentures for 8180,000 for the addition to CDCI. James Upshall, RR 3, Kippen, suffered head lacerations and leg injuries Tuesday when his car was in collision with a Na- tional Grocers 'truck on high- way four. Santa Claus arrived in town on schedule Saturday and dis- tributed 600 bags of candy. Winter made its first appear- ance in the county on Monday and in some areas at least 18 inches of snow fall has been recorded. Mrs. A. Crozier was elected president of St, Paul's Friend- ship Club at their annual Christmas meeting. Postal rates have been in- creased to five cents for out of town and four cents for local delivery. IVIenno Steckle was re-ap- pointed as the Stanley Town- ship • representative on the CDCI Board at the final coun- cil meeting, Tuesday. underfoot, to reach into the hiding place, feel around care- fully, pull out a pristine, silver day and exult, "Good old first of Julyi Am I glad I haven't spent you!"? Ifr tf: Wouldn't 'it be a treat, same day when the old lady= was nag- ging, 'the kids were bugging, the work was behind, the phone was ringing, and the spirit was 'flagging, to reach casually into the great pile of Unspent days 'and come up with a fine Open- ing Day containing a glitter of sunshine, a bite in the air, a lonely stream with the black Water racing, and the trout 'hitting like tigers? * * * Wouldn't it be thrilling, on some raw and roaring day in March, when your rubbers were leaking, your nose running, your income tax was looming, and your only rich uncle had just married a widow with eight Children, to tort feverish- ly through the pile of unused days, and snatch to your breast the Whole of a splendid Thanks- giving Weekend, ;complete with blue skies, yellow sun, un- believable foliage, a big turkey roasting in the oven at home, and the partridge walking the wood road as thiek as pedeet- "'lens in Petit? *'5' Wouldn't it be joyful to take the whole bag of days so care- fully Saved, -and place it in the hands of a 'dying child or a loved and aging parent, and say "Here, these are all for you. X don't need them?" Yes, wouldn't it? It IS ter- ribly sad; but we cant; save a single day of thotn, But per- haps it's ,•inqt is 'war /vet,. Aerate 'Toys The monthly meeting .of the Starlight Unit Two of Wesley-Willis'T.IC.W was held. at the home of Mrs. D.. Jef, forson. The Christmas meeting opened whit a poem reed by Mrs, R, MacDonald, "No -Greet- er ..13leasing"-. gm. G, .P4otopp. gave the scripture. reading .and prayer. Mrs. I Currie, sick convert- er reported that seven ,home Pails were made during the past month W. supply conven- er reported tape baby sot was sold this past month, Rail call" fop' the meeting were 50 cent gift-wrapped toyp of coleueing boles, crayons, eta., to be donated to the Ch- 11dreree Aid Society, Mrs. Fr- ank Fingland offered to deliver these gifts, Mrs. K. Johnston, the past presiding leader, thanked the 'members for their support dur- ing her two year service, The new leader, Mrs, D. Jefferson, Will preside at the next meet- ipg to be held, at the 'home Hof Mrs,. Durst. Mrs. R. MacDonald, program convener, staged a comedy skit and also - two contests were given 'to test skill end know- ledge, A delicious lunch was served by hostesses, Mrs. F. Fiagland„ Mrs. R. MacDonald, Mrs. K. Stevenson and Mrs. D, Jeffer- son, Minister Speaks Rev, Clifford Park conducted the Worship Service at t h e Mary and Martha's Christmas meeting. He read a poem "The Consecration of the Common Way" be Edwin Markham. The gifts brought by the Wise Men of gold, frankincense and myrrh represents wealth, devotion and the power of healing. The Christmas story w a s read from the Scriptures, fol- lowed by a talk. Rev. Park then gave the story "The Hun- chback of Bethlehem" a beau- tiful tale of the life of an und- erprivileged hunchback at the time of the birth of the Christ child. Darius was the stable • boy at the place where Mary and 'Joseph stayed; he had endured an unhappy fife 'because of his affliction. He happily assisted 'Joseph and when the shepherds arrived, the sky lit up, Darius' spine straighten,' and his hunch back disappeared. The business meeting w a s conducted by the unit leader, Miss Billie Stewart, Mrs. Don Andrews read the minutes; Mrs. G. Harland gave the trea- surer's report. The report of the nominating committee was presented by Mrs. E. B. Menztes and was as follows: Past president, Mrs. William Hearn; unit leader, Miss Billie Stewart; secretary, Mrs. L e s Peareon; treasurer, Mrs. Doug Bartliff; social, Mrs. W. C. Jer- vis; press, Mrs. Percy Brown; visiting, Mrs. ,Garnet Harland; supply, Mrs. Cas. Nelson; pro- gramme, a committee to be chosen before the January me- eting. A request was made by the Children's Aid for used snow suits, sizes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 'supply convener, Mrs. Chas. Nelson, reported that Unit 1 would provide refreshments for misers hoard. We can build up a 'treasure of another kind, if we treat each of those untar- nished days we ,are given as something precious, if we spend it with joy on something worthwhile. Shall we? the Explorers during Januar,' and Fehrttery. The 1.11f4,.. .and Martha's pack, gcl. 'a ..,144$12.440. for their 'treasurer, Ireawrer, Nfrgs. Benson Sutter,• The 414,1:144XY meeting is 'to he. held at the home of Mrs, Dow, Eartiliif, 13-ettonhnry Street, Joint 1.Y..teetlngi. The Christmas meeti.n.g of the We He 'Le group was held with. the Fidelity' unit, .as guests and each wet met separately for their business meeting with Mrs. Shepherd in the chair for. the Fidelity unit and Mrs. Reid for the 'WO He Lie group • Mrs. Reid opened with a reading "What Makes a Fri-end", The roll 011 was an- swered by a verse or thought on Joy. Mrs. Ball gave the treasurer's report showing $729.62 In the treasury to date. Seventeen home 'and five hospital calls re- ported by visiting committee. Mrs. Stewart presented the slate of officers for 1964 as follows: Leader, Mrs, lVfurch; sece" Mrs, Ron, MacDonald; treas., Mrs. Mrs. Ball; program con- Yellers, Miss E. Jamieson, Mrs. Wood; pianist, Mrs. Livermore; flowers and cards, Mre. Bruce Holland; visiting, Mrs. Reid. The office of social convener- was net filled, Mrs. Pinning volunteered to 'act. This slate was unanimously accepted by the group. The business part of the meeting was closed with a poem 'by Mrs, Reid. The two units 'then joined in the recreation room for the worship service in charge of the Fidelity unit. Mrs. Shep- herd introduced the Scripture' theme "Love came down at Christmas." Mrs, Lorna Jer- vis gave a paper on Christ's life, beginning Where his, coin- ing was foretold' in the Old Testament and continuing th- rough His birth and life until His death. Mrs. 'Sheppard led in prayer. Mrs. Holland read a letter and showed pictures of a little boy from Manilla, She is help- ing to support this child and receives monthly letters from his family. The meeting was then turned over to Mrs. Reid for the pro- gram. Mrs. Laidlaw gave a reading, "Grandmother Pre- pares for Christmas" which was as entertaining as all Mrs. Laidlaw's readings. The three little Dalton girls, Diane, Lois and Donna; from Eginorldville, entertained the ladies -with a trio, "Away in a Manger", accompanied by their mother at the piano. Diane also sang a solo. Mrs. Wood' gave a demonst-: ration of Christmas place cards end 'centre piece's, using flowers candles and fruit, She showed how easily these could be made with a little imagination and quite everyday materials, Mrs. McGill read a chapter of the book, "Homebrew and Patches" 'in which 'the author. remembers a Christmas erom 'his 'childhood and the two smal- ler Dalton .girla Lois and Don- na, 'sang. Name Officers For the last meeting of 1963, the Fidelity Unit accepted' the invitation of the Wo-He-Lo Unit to meet with them for a Christmas programme. Before this programme the units met separately for 'their business sessions. The officers of 'the Fidelity Unit for '1964 will be: Leader, Mrs. Norman Holland; pro- gram convener, Mrs. Lorne Jervis; 'treasurer, Mrs. J. Sut- ter; secretary, Miss K. Mc- Gregor; visiting 'convener, Mrs. J. Lockhart; supply convener, Miss B. Diehl; flower convener, Mrs. F. Andrews; social con- vener, Mrs, N. Shepherd. 0 HOSPITAL LADIES ' PLAN ANNUAL The annual meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary to Clinton Public 'Hospital will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 1964, at 8:00 p.m, in the nurses' resi- dence. The public is cordially invited to attend.