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Editorials
G.11%'fo.1AMEpCHSS QUEEN
Stresses„.*Impprtance Of Teens' Decision Makin
Which Way Is .Up?
ificant assets for themselves, their heirs
and their communities has been politic-
ally popular. Has this tax, which raises
so little revenue yet produces so many
unintended results, served the interest
of the nation?"
"Has violent taxation of nearly the
same intensity as we had at the worst
part of the desperate war made Canada
an unattractive place in which to carry
the burdens of business management
for those who can afford to get out of
them?"
"Canada is a country unque in all the
world in having such an enormous pro-
portion of its enterprise foreign-owned.
Some countries have long regulated for-
eign economic penetration. Would
Britain, France, Germany or the U.S.A.,
for instance, look on with calm indif-
ference if outsiders were getting con-
trol of half or more of their total in-
dustry? Foreigners have concerns of
loyalty and pride about the future of
their own countries. Would foreigners
respect Canadians for having little or no
concern about- the future of this coun-
try? No thoughtful Canadian can look
at this course of events with indiffer-
ence."
Perhaps it is time that Canadians
set aside their petty fights over which
flag we shall fly and which National An-
them we shall sing and take a good,
hard look at the facts.
Our apathy has placed us in a pre-
carious position and our battle over
flags and anthems may be decided by
those who are fast gaining control—for-
eign investors.
While the Financial Post indicates
some quick, remedial action is needed
by government; we as citizens must also
take up the challenge to invest in this
country of ours.
And, even the Beatles made .a short
stop before appearing' on the Ed $011-
Ivan Show where millions of people
:made special plans to make sure they
would see the mop-headed visitors from
England, and for those who watched the
teenage audience go berserk on Sunday
night; we need not explain the feelings
many have for them and the popularity
they have built up. •
If you have waded through the
preanible you . will have spotted the
facts we wished to point. out.
On one side we have some of the
most important men in Ontario drawing
second glances from. only a handful of
People, while on the other, side we have
people whose main claim to fame is
that they can put a little black disc into
a six-foot cage or hand out crushing
body cheeks; a couple who make a farce
out of our hallowed marriage vows; and
a group that gain fame from ridiculous
hair cuts and noisy and uncultured type
of so-called music—all drawing attent-
ion and acclaim from the majority of
our population.
Surely we do not have to write a
conclusion to point out that something
is indeed wrong with the sense of values
of almost an entire nation.
Perhaps this is the reason why we
find so much difficulty in enticing peop-
le into important positions of public ser-
vice.
When the Hon. C. S. MacNaughton
was a member of the high school board
in Exeter, there were no people clamor-
ring to sit on.it along with him. But if
we had Bobby Hull, Liz Taylor, or. 'one
of the Beatles sitting on a municipal
board, there would have to be elections
to decide from among the countless
number who would want ,to have the
honour of working with them:
Let's. wake up and put the emphasis
on.the right places and set a true stand-
ard of how we want our children to grow
up. Arid perhaps those who are Sup- ,
posed to be grown up could try again
too. •
Government Tax Encourages Sale
House of Beaut
CUNII*1 Phone 482 7065
Please-Adele Today & Make Yotir Appolhilicient—Dohif
This 8ale Ends Stitutdoy, Februot'y 20 4,54b
ALTHOUGH WE May be accused of
"name dropping", we had the pleasure
over the past weekend, while in 'Tor-
onto's plush Royal York Hotel, to see
many famous PersQM,
While sitting in the coffeee shop
shortly after. our arrival, we spotted
the Hon. iiSrilliarli Stewart, Ontario's
Minister of Agriculture; Bob Boyer, an
MPP from Muskoka area and vice-chair-
Man of Ontario Hydro; Ross Whither
and Vern Singer, two Liberal MPPs; and
our own noted politician, the Hon. C.
MacNaughton. •
On Saturday morning, while step,
ping onto an elevator we noted that
one of our fellow. .Aders was none other
than the former Premier of Ontario,
Leslie Frost. Noting our lapel sticker,
he started up a conversation and after
we Managed to call him by name to
show him that his face was still quite
familiar, he introduced us to his com-
panion, who happened to be James
Allen, Ontario's treasurer. .
Readers will probably greet all this
with a "so what and it is this type of
question that shows up the fact we need
a new sense of values.
, As you may expect, there were no
.lineups of fans, following any of these
chaps around the hotel, and in fact
most of them went: unnoticed to most
of the other hotel guests.;
However, the Chicago Black Hawks
checked in on Friday morning and many
of our fellow conventioners and others
were buzzing with the excitement that
they had seen Bobby Hull, Stan •Mikita,
Reg Fleming, Elmer Vasko and others.
And we should also mention--,to b hon-
est-7-that we were a bit excited in
.
spot- , ting many of these stars of the ice lanes
in our midst.
,At another hotel there were two
extremely well-known guests in the per-
sons of Liz Taylor and Richard .Burton.
News stories pointed out where fans lin-
ed up in bitter cold weather for as long
as five hours just 'to catch a glinipse
of the couple. -
THE FOREIGN penetration of
Canadian business is by any measure-
ment staggering in its proportions, and
the recent sale of the John Labbatt in-
terests to an American firm is further
proof ther is little evidence of any ch-
anges in this regard.
There will probably be no disastrous
effects to faithful Labatt drinkers by
this move, or for that matter to the
firm's present employees, shareholders
or even the many communities involved,
However, it is the cumulative effect of
this and the miriad of other deals which
sees the control of Canadian companies
passing into the hands of foreigners with
which Canadians should be concerning
themselves.'
Thoughtful Canadians wonder
where all this is leading to and the ques-
tion of whether or not we even survive
as a separate country is uppermost in
the minds of many.
It is, indeed interesting to note that
one of the reasons given for the Labatt
family selling out is that some of the
members were at an age when they had
to consider seriously the federal and
provincial succession duties system.
We say interesting, because on the
same day as the deal was confirmed in
London, the Financial Post- carried an
editorial on this very matter.
It noted that there has been viol-
ent criticism of methods the present
Canadian government currently pro-
poses to slow down the sellouts. It
goes on to say:
"Here is one basic fact that has
not been tackled: In this country, fed-
eral and provincial succession , duties
have been a very important cause of a
great many of the sellouts. The pun-
ishment of people who have built sign-
h are es
14 Victoria Street
40 Years Ago
Miss Lillian Fairfull, daugh:"
ter of Rev, J. K and Mr's.
Fairfull, of Walkerton, former-
ly of Clinton, who won the
gold medal on her graduation
from the , General Hospital,
Kingston, has now been ap-
pointed assistant superintend-
ent of that institution.
Mrs. F. Carter, Auburn, met
with an accident on Thursday
When, as she was going to 'the
cellar, she tripped over a box
and fell and broke a bone in
her ankle.
Mr. James Snell, Hullett's
veteran stockman, was invited
to the Lieutenant - Governor's
lundheon on Tuesday When
leading breeders of the Prov-
ince were entertained at Gov-
ernment House. Mr. Snell Was
unable to go unfortunately.
Doherty Pianos Limited have
been working overtime during
the -past week, getting out a
large order for shipment to
New Zealand.
A handsome bronze tablet
has been placed in the operat-
ing room of the new Clinton
hospital in honour of Dr. Wil-
'ham Gunn, who has been prac-
tising in Huron since 1882 and
in Clinton since 1887. The tab-
let was placed by his students
and conferes.
25 Years 'Ago
Olive Finch was chosen Car-
nival Queen on Friday and
winners of 'the various races
were: ladies, Freda Schoenhals;
gents, C. Neilans and R. Drap-
er; girls, Jean McDougall and
Jean Carnerson.
The Rebekahs celebrated
their 8th anniversary on Mon-
day evening, a birthday party
followed the regular meeting.
In the old time square dance
contest held at Kippen last
Friday night, the award went
'to a set from. Egmondville made
up of Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Kenny, Mr. and Mrs. A. Dun-
lop, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Con-
sitt and Mr. and Mrs. Harry
Stewart.
The Clinton Firemen are
holding. a Valentine Ice Car-
nival on Tuesday. A game of
softball on skates will be one
of the attractions and should
proVide lots 'of amusements.
The following young people
enjoyed a skiing party on Fri-
day night: Mrs. Gordon Mur-
ray, Mrs, Gordon Taylor; Elsie
Snell, Dorothy Wilson, Mrs.
Wesley . Bradnock, Josephine
Weir, and Mrs. 'Kellner Daw-
son,
15 Years Ago
,Thhu. G. Medd, who operated
a barbershop in Clinton fOl
over' half a century, passed
away in his 86th year after a
brief illness.
The 340 pupils at Clinten
Public SchOOl had an attend-
ance figure of Only 90,96 per-
cent during lannary due to a
prevalence Of "pink eye", as
Well aS colds and flu,
Increases were given ,to Most
town offidials at the council
Meeting, Monday and hemr
axles are; Clerk and treasurer,
Mr. Oarless, 31,650; Chief of
Police, .11m. Thotroton, 41,3001,
Day Constable, David Elliott,
$1,150; Night Constable, Ed-
ward Craig, $1,150; Cemetery
Superintendent, Murray Mc-
Ewan, $1,350.
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Ball
left on Monday to attend the
annual convention of Ontario
Retail Hardware Association.
W. 'Hume Clutton, Goderich,
secretary treasurer of the Hu-
ron County Holstein Club, has
qualified for a Master Breeder
Shield, the highest honour that
can be bestowed by the Hol-
stein - Friesian Association of
Canada.
10 Years Ago
Rev. D. J. Lane was re-
appointed president of the Cl-
inton Citizens' Horticultural
Society at the annual meeting
held, Friday. Vice-president is
Rev. R. M. P. Bulteel.
At a meeting of the Town of
Clinton Planning Board, coun-
cillor Dr. H. A, McIntyre was
A HISTORY LESSON
Frightening it is to discover
the ideas some kids are pick-
ing up in school these days.
I got some insight into the
sheer wildness of it when I
was helping young Kim with
her history the other day, * *
She is 12 years old, an aver-
age kid by most standards, a
very bright one by those of
her parents. She's• in Grade 8.
I was reading from her history
notebook and asking her ques-
tions based, on the notes she
had made. * * *
First, I asked, what did the
early pioneers build their harries
out of? The answer came
smartly: the earliest homes
were little more than shanties,
but soon the pioneers began
building with. lumber, stucco,
brick and stone. I asked her
where they got these materials.
"In the fields," was the an-
swer, * *
natfM, I looked in het notes,
There it was: "Soon the set-
tlers began to build houses out
of lumber, brick, atuteo and
Next, I shot her a question
oh the harvesting of grain in
the early days, flee note book
stated that "the grain went
through many painful proees-
ses," It Went on to say that
the grain was threghed a n d
winnowed, and then was taken
to be ground at "saw-thins and
grist-mills, preferably grist"
Painful indeed, putting grain
through a sawmill, * * *
A little later x cane across
the startling information that
during the Rebellion of 1837
in Upper Canada, William Lyon
wfackenzie's rebels had been de.
featecl by 30 men "at Maple
Lobb, who. Is plan,
ning A career of social 'Work,
has :been. chosen AS the Central
I-lump...Secondary School repre-
sentative on the London Free
Press School Queen's Club,
'Tae daughter of Mr- and
Mrs. 'Harold. Lobb,
She is described as a Op stu-
dent and is presently .enrolled
in grade 13.
Phyllis sings In the Bracefield
United Church choir and is a
member of the Young People's
Society. At 5011001 sine has been
actively • engaged in the choir,.
senier mathematics club, cur,
rent events club, Red and Blue
Review, geography club and
cyheerleading.
She was awarded the Greg-
ory Photographic award while
in grade 1,2,
Following is the essay she.
wrote for the London paper,
pointing opt the importance of
decision-making during teen
years:
• We, the teenagers of Amer-
ica, constanty reminded of the
cold war that exists today, are
living in a world-of -underlying
tension and fear. With the pat-
tern of life and religious con-
cepts constantly thanging to
meet the demands of the mod-
ern' world, the teenager is dis-
turbed by many unanswered
questions. In no other time in
history has society experienced
a change comparable to that of
the last ,generation. For this
reason, parents are not able to
share or understand some of
the problems of their children.
• •
appointed chairman. Other
members of the board are: M.
Cridh, E. McAdam, John Lavis
and R. N, Irwin.
Council has approved the
plan of the Junior Farmers of
Tuckershrith Township to place
road signs on all concession
roads in the township.
The principal's report given
at the ma Board meeting
last night showed a total en-
rollment of 311 pupils in Jan-
uary.
W. R. "Bert" Lobb was re-
turned as president of the Hu-
ron County Hog Producers As-
sociation at their meeting in
Clinton, and guest speaker at
the meeting was Roy Jewell,
farm commentator of CFPL
radio. He voiced his concern
of the decline in the quality
of hogs in Huron County and
in other areas,
The majority of stores in Cl-
inton announced they would
close at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday
evenings for the remainder of
the winter months.
Leaf Gardens."
Frankly, I was appalled, and
slightly delighted, What an in-
teresting way to learn history!
Then, pursuing her notes, I was
informed that Lord Selkirk, in
trying to establish his com-
munities in what is now Man-
itoba, got into a squabble with
the Northwestern Fur Trading
Company, and "carelessly cap-
tured Fort William." How do
you capture a place carelessly?
*
After the initial shock wore
off, it occurred to me that my
daughter didn't know limestone
from field stone; that she
really had no idea where bricks
and stucco came from;. that she
didn't even know what 'a saw-
mill was; that she didn't real-
ize that, while the NHL is
adept at crushing. rebels, it was
not in existence in 1837; and
that she had just thrown that
adjective 'carelessly" in
through sheer good Spirits and
a complete ignorance of who
Lord Selkirk wait, and where
Port WilliaM is.
I'm not trying to blame her
teacher. Heaven forbid. The
kids are to blame: They copy
stuff dawn from. the text-book,
leave out a word, or add One,
-11-tt CLINTON NEW ERA
Eft. 1866
01
It seems hard to believe in
this weather, but the reason
that Valentine's Day is always
February 14, is that the ancient
Romans believed it was the be-
ginning of the mating season
for birds, and the' start of sp-
ring.
Romans celebrated the day
as a love festival dedicated to
the God. Lupercus and the
Goddess of love, Juno. It be-
came a custom during the feast
of Lupercalia for unmarried Roe.
man women to drop their name
cards in urns set in the public
square.
Courageous bachelors were
each entitled to draw a name,
thus selecting a "blind date"
for the year, Some of the more
artistic maidens decorated their
name cards with hearts and
flowers, to attract the eye of
the young men. These cards
were forebears of today's Val-
entines.
The festival got its present
name as a compromise. When
the church found it could not
halt the love festivals, they at-
tempted to Christianize them
by dubbing the day an honor-
ary one for a martyr.
Several priests named. Valen-
tine had been martyred for
their efforts in behalf of Chris-
tianity, and one in particular
in the year 270 A.D., but, not
before he had converted his jail-
er and the jailer's blind daugh-
ter. Tradition says 'he left a
and the results are hilarious.
They are over-awed and over-
whelmed by facts, and are
much more interested in
"What?" than in "why?"
Secondly, I blame their par-
ents, people like me, who are
"too busy" to find out what
they are learning, and to cor-
rect -such garbled nonsense.
CHECK IT OUT
Check your son's homework,
and you'll find 'hiM writing this
sort of thing, especially if he
learned to spell phonetically,
"He krept koshusly -threw the
nice, trang 'to peer into the
fog."
Have a look at your daught-
er's arithmetic. you 11 learn
that . she has just sold twelve
pounds of butter for $19,844
and thinks nothing of it.
In short, Dad, have a look,
It will shake you rigid.
did so, and fond the challenge
very .eXciting and rewarding..
however, I do not regret the
time, spent preparing far my
„commercial life, My own exper,
fence in the 'working world has
revealed to me the tremendous.
responsibility that is placed on
each individual, not only for
himself but for all humanity,
My wiyiee to all young people
at the.brink of their careers is
that they be broad-minded .and
willing to accept advice, but at
the same time remain individuM
als and decide what is best for
,themselves. They must learn to
Use wise judgement and lay
plans that will suit, their own
abilities,
It's a great time to be
arid all young people have a
challenging life ahead of them,
If they accept thiS challenge to
develop 'their capabilities, they
are bound to be rewarded at
least with self-satisfaction.
Shakespeare said it best; "lie
is well paid that is well satis-
farewell note for the daughter
whiCh was signed "from your
Valentine".
The pagan love lotteries con-
tinued, despite church --efforts,
well into the middle ages. in
France, girls' names were plac-
ed in "chance boxes", and coup-
les so paired off were given a
year to marry or part company,
In England it became custom-
ary for men to wear the name
of the girl they drew on their
sleeve or bosom. often encircled
by a heart.
The phrase "wearing one's
heart on one's sleeve" derives
from this practice.
Valentines were a serious
business in England. They were,
for years, considered marriage
proposals, and a girl's parents
would judge between suitors by
the calibre of their Valentines.
"Until the 1800's all Valentines
were hand-made," says Lila
Macpherson, curator of the
Coutts Hallmark Historical Col-
lection of antique greeting
cards. The 50,000 piece collec-
tion includes several 'hand-made
cards .which include original art
work and poetry.
soon made its appearance. Pub-
lishing houses finally ' began
printing valentines — some of
them selling at up to $35 each
—in the 1800's.
The cards have undergone
many. trends and themes. In
the 1830"s the "penny horribl-
es"—gareastic, insulting cards
—were very popular. They be-
came so "horrible" that parents
would not let their daughters
open cards until they had cen-
sored :them. These cards re-
mained popular for 20 years,
and nothing before or since
has equalled their appalling bad
taste and sarcastic humor,
In the Gay '90's, frilly, lacey,
beribboned cards echoed the ro-
mance of the period. Valentines
with movable parts called me-
chanical cards seta new trend
for the industry in the early
1900's. Today's valentines draw
on over three hundred years of
history for design and trends.
There are lacey cards reminis-
cent of the '90's, 'mechanical
cards, funny cards that are
much kinder than the "penny
horribles", and m.ost Of all there
are sentimental cards that put
into words the emotions that
many of us are too shy to ex-
press ourselves.
Lila consoles the bachelors
in this leap year of 1964. "No
matter what the card says, Val-
entinesare no longer consider-
ed binding marriage proposals,
so you can Send cards to all of'
your girlfriends this year with-
out fear not losing your free-
dom".
Town of Clinton advertised
this week for a Chief of Police,- stone from the fields." I had
With a salary of $M per month: quite an argument before coil,
and a Day Constable for a vineing her that lumber, stucco
salary of $50 per month, and brick do not grow in the
fields.
From Our Early Files .
One of these problems :is the
responsibility of making -deCia-•
ions, Which O' generations be,
fore were made by parents,
These decisions 'involve ques,
tions of. morality' and
higher education,
In this my last teen.' year,. I
can safely say I have experienc-
ed the pressures that accompany
each of these decisions, but my
closest connection has been with
tbe one of higher education.
At 16, I - graduated from a
special commercial course and
left the protective walls of
home and school to take a
stenographical p.ositiOn in the
city, . It was wonderful to be
independent and earning Wag,
es, but during my 15 months
in the office my views began
to alter considerably, X began
to realize that my own life
and energies could be used for
a broader purpose. I felt I must
equip myself that I might offer
more to society; The only way
to accomplish this was to re-
turn 'to school with a new out-
look on education and life. I fied1,
Valentine's Day Has Long History,
Cards No Longer Mean Proposal
In 1797, a book of standard
verses that could be copied was
published under the title "The
Young Man's Valentine Writ-
was beheaded on February 14, •er".A similar book for girls
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Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 8.30 pan.
All young people, ages 12 to 30 are invited to attend
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