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Clinton News-Record, 1964-09-17, Page 4NEW .DEADLINES FOR NEWS4RECORD ADVERTISING Half Page and Full Page Advs, Friday Previous Ail Other bisplay Advs. must 130 in 1:•y Tuesday Noon. Classified Advs.--.ToesdOy 6 p.m. Ali Correspondence and News Stories-'=Wednesday 10 am. °won News-Record 56 Albert Street Clinton PHONES News Phone 482-3444 Office Phone '4824443 BELL by W. W. Haysom your telephone manager gampmeam • :4•0*, ".•40.fas. " CONTINUING ALERT Now that the youngsters are back in school, I hope that Clinton drivers will not relax the caution they've been exercising during the summer months. True enough, the children aren't out during most of the day, but they are out on the way to and from school, and during the "lunch hour", (And in total quantities, such as they never were during the summer holidays.) And then again, there's a• new crop of little ones who are just starting school and haven't had too much experience in protecting them- selves from senseless or careless drivert. * * ON STAYING IN SCHOOL Sortie young people may shudder at the thought of it, but the new school term is with us. I certainly hope that as many Clinton students as possible are returning to complete High School or technical school, because this is certainly the minimum requirement today hi order to have any satisfactory control Over what kind of jobs will be held Over the next forty-plils years. And that can be a mighty long time to regret not staying in school a few more years. I hope that parents who grew up When Wiles were clifferent are aware of how much our society has changed and are properly determined that their children be as fully equipped as possible before tackling the working worts. A TELEPHONE LINE ALL to YOURSELF Yes-- many of our customers have them today, and enjoy private; uninterrupted conversations, talk as long as they wish, and are always available to call or be called. There waS a time When we Were unable to let you have a private 'fine, but now facilities are available for you, You too can now enjoy a line to, ybOrSelf. The cost is little, the pleasure is great, and there is no charge to change over your present party line. Also, reMetnbdr a private line When you arrange for hew service. Call us at 482-8401, or ask the man in the green truck, Clinton News-Record 114k CLINT AnnalgamatedON NEW ERA 1924 THE CLINTON Nevvo-RECORD tot 1845 Pubilished every `Thursday at the est. isirl I 6 Heart of Huron Cbunty Clinton, Ontario -- POpulation 9499 6 DAVID E. SCOTT; Editor A. L. OOLGiUt-tOUU, Publisher tigpsit doblice166, an me didir ind do tilt 01.446iirilf alefais Oil whin N t6. onipa*. A*91642441 ai Oren*. this 'Mail, Putt Ottice Department- Ottawa; mod fat PlYntfoid 06ahlf, in rdish StillSt19019014 MAT'litt Payai ii i advior..• anticili Mild 040 BrItoidi 'VIA I 0.01 Unload thdos and 06iitlet Ole; $161041 GOO* d4aft CONK Page 4,, cilotoo 1944 Editorials Budget Juggling Could Save A Life Our Early Files Clinton town councillors threw their usual hesitancy to the winds at g meeting Thursday night, and voted to build a, new sidewalk along East Street although the Public 'Works bud- get already is running low, Most of the councillors had some- thing to say about the proposal—corn- meats which included the following remarks: "We've been talking about this since the beginning of the year . . what are we going to do?" "A sidewalk is definitely needed on that street. The way it is now it is a real danger to children, and older people walking along .it," "Are we going to wait until a child is splattered across the street before we do anything about it?" "The pedestrian situation is so bad along that street I don't drive on it any more at noon hour." "East Street has become a short cut for through traffic from Numbers 4 and S. highwaYs." Clinton Mayor W. J. Miller read The Riot Act last week in the Clinton Police Department at the Town Hall. But not out loud. "I was just curious about theword- ing of the act," His Worship told us. "I doubt anyone would ever have to use it here." We feel Mr. Miller is right. A riot in Clinton is indeed an unlikely thing. But weekend binges or flings are not likely to diminish until all young people at beach resorts are made aware of the fact punishment is likely and could be severe. Our schools could, without threat- ening the pupils, point out that The Riot Act when it is read by a respon- sible municipal official means that "the Queen commands all persons being as- sembled immediately to disperse and peaceably, to depart to their habitations or to their lawful business upon the pain of being guilty of an offense for which, upon conviction, they may be From Hensall this week and our faithful correspondent Maude Redden, comes this refreshing story of a little boy's honesty'. Billy Hoy, a 12-year-old of the vill- age, was walking past the telephone booth near the Town Hall on Friday when he noticed a purse lying on the little shelf in the booth. Billy opened the purse and discov- ered it contained $60 in cash. Even at inflationary prices, that's enough to buy 600 bags of potato chips, 1,200 ice cream cones (unless the price has gone up) of 1,200 nickel chocolate bars. But inside the purse, Billy also found a driver's licence and personal papers. The papers, informed him the purse belonged to Mrs. Percy Webster. So, without giving a second thought to the chocolate bars and the ice cream The Police Chief of Gravenhurst, Ed Fleming, told the Muskoka News this summer he had some advice for parents he thought was worth passing on. The News printed the chief's re- cipe for juvenile delinquents. For what help it might be for parents in this area, the twelve suggeStions follow: • Begin with infancy to give the child everything he wants. In this way he will grow up to believe the world owes him a living. • When he picks up bad words, laugh at him. This will make him think he's cute. It will also encourage him to pick up "Cuter" phrases that will blow off the top of your head later. • Never give him any spiritual training. Wait until he is 21 and then let him "decide for himself". • Avoid use of the word "wrong". • It may develop a guilt complex. This will condition hint to believe later, when he is arrested, for stealing a car that society is against him and he is being persecuted. • Pick up everything he leaves lying aroUnd—bookS, shoes, and clothes. DO everything for him so that he will All of Which were pretty solid arguments, Reeve Agnew interrupted the dis- cussion with an even more solid argU- rnent: "If you gentlemen will fill in a motion on one of those little pads there and vote on it, See that the work is done," he said. Within minutes motion was drafted and councillors voted Unani,- piously in favor of building the side- walk—at a cost of about $2,000. "Perhaps we can rob Peter to pay for it," one councillor suggested. But the main thing is, the die was cast. The motion was passed. The sidewalk will be built. Some budget juggling may be required to pay the contractor's. cost. But if a child is injured or killed by a car` after the sidewalk is in place, no one can blame town council. Council did its job and did it well . and with a minimum of hemming and hawing. sentenced to imprisonment for life," The reading concludes with the phrase: "God save The Queen." Perhaps a readable copy of this act should be framed and put in every police station'and in other places where young people might be charged, or better still, frafned and ' directed to their attention-by their teachers in high school. The reading of The Riot Act is a rare occurrence. Canadians generally are regarded as a peaceful and law- abiding nation. It is only in recent years there has been a tendency for younger people at resorts to get out of hand. Municipal officials who are driven to resort to reading The Riot Act are to be commended for their courage. Some municipal politicians (and we're not pointing,. a finger at Clinton or anyone in Clinton) we fear, would run for personal political shelter rather than be a party to the reading of The Riot Act. cones, Billy set out for Mrs. Webster's house. When he arrived,, Mrs. Webster was rather upset because she couldn't re- member where she had left her purse. She was also concerned about her driv- er's licence and other papers. Because usually, when you lose a wallet or purse with money in it, the whole kit and kaboodle is gone. No one brings back an empty purse, and unfort- unately not many people return cash, either. But Billy did. Mrs. Webster gave him a reward and thanked him. Billy felt good all over that he had been hon- est and thoughtful and helped someone out. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hoy were also proud of their son. The entire community should be proud of the little boy. He is one of a vanishing breed. be experienced in throwing all responsi- bilities on others. • Let him read any printed matter he can get his hands on. Be careful that the silverware and drinking glasses are sterilized but let his mind feast on gar- bage.' • Quarrel frequently in the pres- ence of your children. In this way they will not be too shocked when the home is broken up later, • Give a child all the spending money he wants. Never let him earn his own. Why should he have things as tough as you had them? • Satisfy his every craving for food, drink and comfort. See that every sensual desire is gratified. Denial may lead to harmful frustration. • Take his part against neighbors, teachers, policemen. They are all pre- judiced against your child. • When he gets into real trouble, apologize for yourself by saying "I never could do anything for him". • Prepare for a life of grief. You will be likely to have it. The application of the first eleven of these rules would indeed Seein to make the twelfth a certainty. 40 Years. Ago September 18, 1921 Very impressive were the services in connection with Decoration Day as observed last ,Sunday by 'the local Odd- fellows, Orangemen and. vet- erans. ,The Clinton and Community School Fair on Monday proved a great success, A quiet but pretty autumn wedding took place at one o'clock on Saturday afternoon last at the home' of Mr. and Mrs. John Wiseman., Kirk St„ when their youngest daughter, Margaret Lillian, became Ithe bride of Mr. Evan Prowse, of Detroit. A very •enjoyable time was spent at the-home of Mrs. E, Kennedy, Ontario Street, on Monday evening, September 15, wherea goodly number assemb- led to celebrate the 82nd birth- day .of her mother, Mrs. Marg- aret Colquhoun, One hundred and forty new post office ieoxes. are to. be built In the .Clinton post office, Mr. George Jenkins having taken the contract. The Canadian Express is sporting a new covered wagon. It is the sort hitherto used in the cities, where new 'trucks are, being introduced. 25 Y ears Ago September 21, 1939 Wilfred Colclough, Gedevich Township farmer, sustained painful accidental injuries a few evenings ago which might have proven quite serious, A cow that he was milking in the yard became startled by a number of young. cattle rac- ing about and in springing to one side knocked him over and trampled upon him causing sev- ere body bruises and internal soreness. • Representatives-of the Min.- isterial Association, Legion Auxiliary, Canadian Legion and Others were present in the Council Chamber on Tuesday evening at the call of the may- or for the purpose of taking steps toward organizing a branch of the Red Cross So- ciety here, The old nursery thyme "Pussy's in the Well" has changed slightly ale week to 'The Calf is in the Well' and it wasn't Johnnie Stout who pule led him that but a wrecker's hoist. At the farm of George Wilson in Goderibh. ToWnehip a calf stepped en a covered well, causing the planks to spread apart and letting hiim through into eleven feet of water, The bawling of other calves led the owner 'to investigate. Efforts to bring the animal to the sur- face with ropes were unsuccess- ful and finally a wrecker's hoist was used. The calf was little worse for his bath. 15 Years Ago September 15, 1949 • A 30-foot sloop, the "Shag- bark," Detroit, put into Bay- field harbor on Monday, Sep- tember 12, and docked until the sib= had blown out on Wednesday. Bean harvesting is general throughout the county, accord- ing to R. Gordon Bennett, Clin- ton, Agricultural Repreeenta- tive for Huron County. Clinton Public School Board at its September meeting ap- pointed Orval M. Lobb to fill the vacancy on the board caus- ed by the resignation and re- moval to Brockville of Gordon R. Ross. The September meeting of the W.MS of Ontario Street United Church was held at the home of Mrs. Norman Carter on Tuesday, September 13, with 22 members and three visitors present,' Editor, Clinton News-Record. Dear Sir: You have many good and varied pictures in your news- paper. Indeed your photograph- er always seems to be where the action is. I am sure •that if he would just take a moment some day and walk a few steps up the street to the corner of Ratten- bury and Albert Streets he would find lots.of action for his camera. Have you ever watched a Mother coming home from shopping, with her arms full of parcels or as full as she can manage and still push, a baby- buggy or stroller? I am sure you have—but, have you ever watched her try and get the buggy up and down the new curbs on Rattenbury Street? I have watched others and I have tried Myself. lit is no easy job., Quick as your photographer May be, I aim sure he could not capture all the motion a moth- er has to go through in order 10 Years Ago September 16, 19.54 Deputy District Governor Kenneth Pennington, Goderich, was on hand at 'the first reg- ular meeting of the Kinsmen Club of Clinton to install the officers of 'the club for the com- ing year. Donald Clare Colqu- botm took over the gavel from out-going president George Rurnball in a short impressive ceremony. Clinton Lions Club held the first dinner meeting of the 1954-55 season Tuesday even- ing. Lion president Royce Ma- caulay was in charge of the meetine b in St. Paul's Parish Hall at which 35 members were present. Discussion of the problem of erecting a suitable bandstand at Clinton Community Park was held by members of the Park Board and the Agricul- tural Society last Friday even- ing on the site of the proposed structure, Junior farmers from this area took part in competitions staged especially for them and representatives from Junior Farmers in surrounding coun- ties on Monday, Early yesterday morning fire of unexplained origin caused $3,000 damage to the home of L. D. Holland, Goderich, Clerk of 'the Town of Clinton, to manipulate her baby car- riage safely across Ratteribury Street. Yours truly, MRS. GEORGE McGEE Clinton, Ontario Septernber 9, 1964 EDITOR'S NOTE: Dear Mee. McGee: Our thanks for bringing this point to our attention. Unfortunately, as you sug- gest, the struggle of a package- laden mother trying to get her baby carriage up a high curb is hard to catch on film. But, perhaps your letter will have done -almost as well in bringing this matter to the at- tention df the public and their representatives on Clinton Town Council. We are sure small concrete ramps or a slope in a small section Of the curbs you men- tion would be neither too cost- ly, nor would they interfere With drainage, or traffic. Sincerely, The EditOr .0.0n) •WXTIT .10$ ,OVITAIX This column wilt be made up, f4•41,?Ieettl'hero:t e from my xcerpts e rite 'ob7P4wtCle.b° 7Ici one 2f°1717tAgd,4111.11tP.hlee' iivig convincing 'db,Sat;upnntil midnight with financial and political reasons, his ambition to spend .a couple of weeks 42aebee, on his own, was foolish. 'The letter read. 'Pear fam-• ily; this is not A suicide note. ',Pr the time you read 'this, I will be sailing along the high- way towards the midnight sun (or noonday moon). I'm off to Where `the grass grows green- er still.' "Don't think that I've ran away ftorri home, I'm a little too old ,for that and anyway the idea's revolting, I may be disillusiOned and be back on my doorstep by dinner hour, but if everything goes as I plan, I will spend the next two weeks in Quebec, learning French and discussing crucial topics with . fiery French radi- cals. I know you think I'm a romanticism and will probably wind up in jail or hospital, but believe it or not, I'm quite capable of handling myself away from home. "Now, don't dare send the Mounties after me, I'd be so embarrassed I'd run away from home far good. Besides Ihave my supply of heroin with me. Have yourselves a swingaroo at the convention." There was more to the letter; but that was the gist of it. Youcan imagine the ensuing scene. His lather was ready to horsewhip him, or call in the police and Charge him with something-or-other. • His • mother was ready to have a geed cry, cut him off without a cent, or run down the highway In her bare feet, calling after him, His kid sister was interested but not 'impressed. Her com- ment was, "What a dope!" Then .society intruded, as al- ways. What Will the neighbors think if he comes home in a police car? What will the nei- ghbors think, and ask, if he doesn't come home at all? Why did. he do this to us? Has he not gratitude for all we've done for him? And so on. Kim akf..44.4V) Merely repeated, -"What a doper People Aro, 041, We Creel' off, we realized there wasn't a Sensible Thing .we could do about, it, and we went to the convention, gat not before we'd done some checking, and found he'd cleaned out his hanX ac count, taken his ganer,. and, to .his mother's extreme mortift- cation, absconded with only two clean Shirts. Back from the convention, we received two letters. Ex- cerpt; "Two really friendly ladles ,drove me from Kingston to Ottawa and bought me a sandwich and milk-shake. I insisted on paying, of course, but they told me just to do the same for somebody else some time." Excerpt: "I am going to Grand'Mere, Quebec, to spend a couple of weeps with French family. I met the boy at the station in Ottawa, He is 19, his name is Michel, and he's going to U. of Montreal in the fail." Excerpt; "I am staying with the Ricards. He is .a painter (in houses), Mrs, •Ricard. is 4o and rather pretty, a bit taller than her husband and doesn't speak a word of English. They are all extremely friendly and hospitable, At first, I could not understand a thing. They have an 'accent which pronoun- ces mere, mire, and soeur, sire; moi is more and Tel Toosee." Page 4 and 5 of this letter are missing. P. 6 begins, "Just like you, Mom," which is driv- ing my wife crazy. There's a lot of other stuff, then: "Last night, Michel and I double-dated with one of his girl-friends and her sister ('they are both really cute). We went to 'Shawinigan for a band con- cert. There were about three times as many 'boys as girls. and they all stood' 'bumper to bumper' on each side of the path while the couples walked between them. Soon it start- ed pouring, so we went to a dance." Well, the kid's getting some sense. He knows enough to get in out of the rain. There was a little message on the outside of the envelope of his last lettet. It was the least literary thing he'd written. It said, "Please send $10." When the whole thing start- ed, I was ready to send him to jail for 20 years. Instead, I sent him. the ten dollars. . . . Farm. Near Clinton (News-Record Photo) Mayor Miller Reads Riot Act Twelve Mucked Ice Cream Cones To Raise A Delinquent . Letter to the Editor