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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1965-03-04, Page 2Snow ROrnov I Wm Order Of The Day
Clinton's municipal and commercial snow removal equipment was in 'great demand last weekend. This picture was taken on Joseph Street in front of the
C. H. Epps residence, by News-Record photographer John Visser.
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Editorials
A Challenge To Parents.
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They Could fiktve Asked Me
NE XT WEK:---March to 3.4.1 be
Canadian Education Week, and with
the townships Huron moving towards
.central ,schools, we PASS on a letter
from. George ,C, Gray, public relations
chairman of The Ontario Federation of
Home and 'School Associations) Inc..
"Good schools everywhere are
surely every, parent's concern, for good
education paYS' rich dividends , to the
individuals 'arid to Canada. But we will
not have better education in our schoOlS
until there is better ,education about
our schools, •
'"During Canadian Education Week,
March 7-1.4, it is the hope of. the On-
tario Federation of Home a. School
• Associations that local associations will
help to • educate more citizens about
education, the the importance of education
and the community's Obligation to pro-
vide first rate schools for all of Ontario's
children and youth.
"How far have we in Ontario come
in improving our education 'system? In
some communities students are bene-
fiting from improved science and math
courses. Some children have television
bringing lessons not previously avail-
able in their schodl. But there are still
children being taught from out-dated
textbooks, and possibly with antiquated
teaching methods. There are areas too
small; to Provide- the variety of pro-
grams essential for children of ..different
abilities. There are communities with
no libraries or counselling services
available to children and young people.
."We have seen the drop out rate
fall, mainly because of -the "Robarts"
plan in secondary school education in
Ontario: Some of our teachers have
low certification and have never 'or will
never try to improve their teaching or
"IT'S TOO EASY for youth to
drink" is the waxning given by one of
Canada's outstanding former hockey
players.
Perhaps many of the present gener-,
ation have not even heard his name,
but Syl Apps was magic on the ice for
the Toronto Maple Leafs around twenty
years ago,
An exceptionally skilled hockey
player, he was widely recognized for
his outstanding ability, leadership and
clean play; He was, and still is, a hand-
some man with high principles.
THE PUBLISHER of the Stouff-
vine Tribune wrote the following edi-
torial last week, just before he took off.
on a Department of National Defence-
sponsored trip to Europe. He, and other
directors of the Canadian Weekly News-
papers Association, including Barry
Wenger of the Wingham Advance-
Times, will be away three weeks. '
"This writer is on his way to Ger-
many this week. There is no time
when one feels prouder to be 'a Cana-
dian than when he is out of the country,
and there is nothing 'that makes the
hair bristle on the back of his neck,
more than being tagged for an Ameri-
can.
"We've had this experience and
feelings before and we know that we'll
have them again this time. We Cana-
dians can tell the difference immediate-
ly. The American shuffles around the
points of great historical interest, prac-
LATER THIS month a member of
one of Clinton's four service clubs will
be calling on you for a donation to the
Canadian Red 'Cross Society; greet him
courteously and give generously. Mrs.
W. A. Oakes, local chairman, has been
offered canvassing support from the
Kinsmen, Lions, Legion and Vish and
Game Club; one club for each ward in
town.
Like a true friend' in time of need,
Red Cross responds in emergencies with
deeds that help to alleviate the suffering
'of man. Comforting words in time of
stress are always helpful, but what
counts more for a stricken individual
is definite action; deeds which will 'help
him on his feet again; deeds which will
convince him that people care enough
THE CLINTON NEW ERA
Established I665
t 14t
1. Ai%
certificate, We are short many per.,
manent classrooms; many of our Chil-
dren spend their day in wooden Dor=
tables, which .are possible health
arils and fire traps. Yes, we are a long
way from equal educational opportunity
for all. , The quality of a child's elinca-
tion still depends on where he lives—
ainlvhat province, in a rural or urban
area..
"We all must Share the high cost
and dangers of POor education, but we
also -share the dividends 'of good educa-
tion. It ensures good :citizenship and
government, foSters economic growth
and progress in technology, science,
social welfare and health. It , enriches
personal living and social relationships.
"The Ontario Federation 'of Home and
School Associations is working hard to
secure public support for quality educa-
.tion not only in the community of 'the
local association, but throughout On-
tario and Canada in co-operation with
its Canadian Federation.
"During Education Week, the On-'
tario Federation of Home and School
Associations would _like to salute the
Minister of Education, The Honourable
William G. Davis, and the department
for the progress that, has been made
in bringing a better education;,. system.,
together with a higher standard of tea-
ching to Ontario. To have progress we
must have changes and our Minister of -
Education has made great progress dur-
ing, the past twelve months to catch up
with the winds of change.
"This then is a challenge to all par-
ents to educate 'themselves more about
education, keeping in mind that the
price of poor education is high. We pay
for under-education in national under-
achievement and in individual frustra-
tion, fear, failure and unhappiness,"
Syl Apps, speaking in .the Ontario
legislature recently (P.C. Kingston)
said he' felt that teenagers now didn't
have any difficulty getting liquor. Many
bought it 'in a , liquor store, or • had
friends do it, and others got it from
bootleggers., He added that 'teenage
drinking is "a serious problem" in many
parts of Ontario.
He urged the provincial govern-
ment to help municipal authorities en-
force the drinking laws before these
laws are relaxed.
Marys Joional-Argus)
tically on his knees from the weight of
camera equipment and with little or no
respect for the proud places of historical
interest he is viewing. You tell your
European or British host, with pride,
that you are not with this "crowd" and
are glad to rub shoulders with the odd
fellow Canadian who is more modestly
dressed • and shows some degree of
respect and dignity on the tour.
"How often have you heard people
say, 'when they found out we were
Canadians and not Americans they
couldn't, do enough for us?' This is all
too true.
"To those who suggest we should
join the United States, we say, consider
these things. We have a reputation in
Canada to which the Americans cannot
even come close. It can be seen in many
many instances right in the two coun-
tries, and is most evident to Canadians
who go abroad. —(Stouttville Tribune)
about his plight to back up their com-
forting words with substance.
The Red Cross provides emergency
food, shelter and clothing for victims
who have suffered loss in a disaster.
The sympathetic voice of the Red Cross
is heard through handmade blankets
and quilts that Will keep the disaster
victim warm. It is heard through the
fresh new clothing that he will wear for
protection, and it is heard through vital
food that will give him nourishment. It
is a voice that speaks with definite
deeds, and so is a welcome friend in-
deed. The Red Cross deserves our full
Support
March is Red Cross Month, in
Canada. ,
THE CLINTON NEWS-RECORD
Established MI
75 .Years,Ago
February 2S, 1890,-
• CLINTON NEW EA
Huliett Township council ac-
cepted the tender of John For-
ster-for building the superstrue-
ture of Quigley's. and Mena,
aell'e 'bridge's each at $400, and,
the tender of L. Hardy of Ex-
eter for the new bridge to be
erected an S.R. 85-35, Con. 14,
for $339. The sum of $400 was
granted by the council for re-
pairing roads and bridges throu-
ghout the township for the corn-
ing year,
e There were turned out • at the
Doherty factory, last week, 60
completed organs, being one
organ for every working' hour
of the week, This is big work
and shows what can be .accom-
pliShed in a monster establish-
ment, where every department
works with' elack-like regularity
to meet an ever-increasing de-
mand far a popular instrument.
- Both Mr. Grant and Mr. Dix-
on had a number of teams em-
ployed in hauling ice on Tues-
day. It was cut at VanEgmonds
in Hulett, and also at Egmond,
vile: We expect to see Messrs.
McCartney and Hill also lay in
a geed stock.
George Askwith has sold his
farm lot 37,, 10th con. of Hullett,
100 acres to W. Waite of the /1
same township for a fair figure.
John Knox bought the same
day from Robert Sprung, his
farm of 75 acres on the base
line. Mr. Sprung - intends to
nrove to Manitoba.
55 Years Ago
Thursday, March 3, 1910
• CLINTON NEWS-11ECORD
The outloak for the chesse
factory at Hohnesville at pre-
sent points to a large output of
cheese this season. The supply
of ice was put in last week.
Butter-7 making will soon be a
mtbuliniegtyof the pest in this corn-
'
Mrs. N. W. Trewartha enter-
tained the members of her Sun-
day school clues on Thursday
evening of last week.
John Stanbury, who is win-
tering in Payfield, visited his
brothers on the London Road
last week.
The people of Clinton and
vicinity should not grumble so
much about the roads, as mat-
ters might be a great deal
worse. The Wroxeter Planet is
responsible for the statement
that, "There is not a sideroad
open across 'the Township of
Turnbury; it is also said that
in- order .ta reach, a point two
and a half' Miles distant it is
sometimes necessary to drive
ten miles.",
The Boy's Association prom-
ises to be a snore ,lively organ-
ization than ever, according to
the program. An Easter concert
has been planned and a veget-
able geowing contest; The hoc-
key season closed this week and'
a double league of baseball is
in the planning stage.
40 Years Ago
CLINTON NEWS-RECORD
Thursday, March 5, 1925
ThomaS Brandon and family
of Bayfield have moved into
Lewis Thenepson's cement house,
forinerly occupied' by Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Thorns.
Local Market Report:- Butter
28 to 30c lb.; eggs 24 to 30e
dos.
Master Harry Weekles eel,
ebrated 'his fottriteenth birthday
last Friday 'by entertaining 14
of hiS boyfriends to a fowl stne•
per. The evening was spent in
genies — the bbye having a
jolly titre.
F, A. Plaskett, agent for the
PrUcleneitti Insurance Co., has
been, transferred to Stratford
and Will take up his reSidenee
there pernianently.
Drs. advertising evere Or, 3'.
C. Oandlier, Dr. 11 S. Brown,
Hearin; A,
Nevvten Bayfield; A. lVf.
Heist,
25 Years Ago
CLINTON NEWS-RECORD
February e9,
From November 23 to Feb-
ruary 21. the Clinton Branch of
the Red Cross has shipped the
following to Toronto: 622 pairs
socks; 119 pairs wristlets; 24
sweaters; 12 hospital gowns; 30
pairs pyjamas; 33 scarves; 10
helmets; 6 pair mitts; and 7
hot water bottle covers,
Alvin Lobb Was in Toronto
Friday and Saturday attending
a convention at the Royal York.
Jack Howard of Bayfield at-
tended an Insurance Convention
at the Royal York Hotel in
Toronto last week.
Members of the. Royal Bank
staff were guests at the home
of a fellow worker, Alvin Cox-
less, on Tuesday evening, All
enjoyed an oyster supper.
Rev. Gordon Peddle conducted
the devotional hour broadcast
over CKNX yesterday morning.
He Was assisted by Misses Flor-
ence Aiken and Jean Morgan,
Mrs. Bert Boyes was at the
piano.
Indian sees signs of early
spring The husk of the corn
was thin last fall,, the willows
are showing light orange and
.full buds,' hickory nuts were
left on .-the trees, by the squir,
rels when the snow fell, rasp-
berriessripened again in October.
These are all signs of an early
spring according td the proph-
ecy of Chief Jerry Blueyes of
the Six Nations Reserve near
Brantford,
15 Years Ago
CLINTON NEWS-RECORD
Mareh 2,' 1.90
For the past 21 years, Miss
R. V. Irwin has, owned and car-
ried on the drygoods business
which James A. Irwin started
in Clinton, March 1, 1910. Rob-
ert N. Irwin who has had
charge of the business for the
past few years, is the new own-
er and intends to honour the
40th anniversary of the opening
of the store, with a series of
sales to continue-throughout the'
month of March,
Local Hydro rates have in-
creased 18% on the average —
Forced up by higher costs, -
Scouting is again, being re-
vived in Clinton under the spon-
sorship of the Lions Club with
A. G. Grigg as chairmen, Flying
Officer W. J. Robertson, an ex-
perienced Scouter from Winn',
peg, now on course ati the RC-
AF Station, will be the. Scent,
maeter and he is appealing to
all boys te attend a' meeting to,
be held in Wesley-Willis Church
next 'Wednesday.
Ray Gibbings, elder son of
Mrs. Melvin Crich of town, and
an employee of the MR. at
Goderich, has been successful in
passing his, rules, at examinat-
ions in Toronto the first week
of February. Ray is now quali-
fied to take a station.
10 Years Ago
CLINTON NEWS-RECORD
Thursday, March 3, 1.955
Rementher? Just one year
ago on February 26th . , . the
100-year old County Court
House at Goderldh. was burned
to the ground . . Now the new
building is Well on its way to
completion in the same square
at Goderiele
William Lane, RR 1 Bruce-
field was instantly killed Mon-
day afternoon when 'a charge
from iris own 1.6sguage shotgun
struck him in the neck while
on a hunting trip near Varna.
Les Delmage, Seaforth was
named president of - Huron
County Trappers Association,
succeeding Robert Johnston,
Clinton, who has held the posi-
tion for three years.
Three local girls' were in a
Picture- of 24 student nurses
who received their caps at an
impressive ceremony at Strat-
ford General Hospital. They
were Jayne Mary Snell, Ruth
Clarke and Marilyn Shaddick;
the girl's parents attended the
ceremony.
Twenty-eight new Brownies
were enrolled in the First Clin-
ton Pack iri St. Paul's Parish
Hall. Leader is Miss Grace Dtui-
store with Mrs'.' Elsie MacDon-
ald and Mrs. Marie Brandon as
assistants.
Joanne Castle, daughter , of
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Castle, sec-
ond year student at I.TWO,. Lon-
don, has led the senior women's
team of that college to the
International championship.
With four Clinton men in
the lineup — Malt Edgar, Dan
Coiquiroun, Jerry Holmes and
Bill Hardy — Zurich Flyers
have won the Cyclone Hockey
League championship.
That Ulna ,ertfant terrible,
Pierre Berton, hes churned .put
mother birele. With. the ,encour-
agement of the Anglican church,
be took whet Was 'slePpee..ed to
be a Iferig, .bard look at :eontein,.
freeerY ,Christiaeity.
According to the erltioal re-
views, the result, entitled The
Comfortable .Per, turned out to
be a short, soft look.
For years I have envied B,er,
ton for a number of reasons: his
facility with words;; his TV in,
teryiews with gorgeous dells;
his .celoseeI gall; his big, fat
income. Every .time the big Nee-
dome scores another coup, I get
the green sickness,
But this is different. My jeal-
ousy eamplicated by sheer
hurt. If the Anglicans wanted
somebody to write a book about
them, why did, they turn to a
back-slid Anglican like Berton,
When they had a front-slid An-
glican, nie., available.
Like most converted Angli.
cans, I wasehauled, kicking and
stru'ggl'ing, into the fold, on sex-
ual grounds, My wife was en
Anglican.
At first she used to shame me
into accompanying her to
church a couple of times a year.
Then the outfit fastened its ten-
tacles to the kids' and first thing
I knew I was going to Bible
Class pageants . and Sunday
Schaal picnics.
The pressure increased.
"Wouldn't it be lovely," she spe-
culated with that phoney wist,
fulness that .makes you want to
run for the nearest met, "if 'you
could be confirmed at the same
time as your little son?"
I dug in my heels, I refused
to join in the general confession,
because I could hear my mother,
With her solid Methodist back-
ground, groaning in her grave
every time We came to that
bet about believing in the holy
Catholic churc h. I wouldn't
kneel, but just sort of crunched
down, like my Ulster Presbyter-
ian father.
To cut a long conflict short, I
was confirmed at the same time
as my son. And frankly, I must
admit that once the last rug
was pulled from under my feet,
I've enjoyed every minute of it,'
Now I can mumble the gener-
al confession and the creed with
the best of them. And I take a
certain .childish pride in kneel-
ing, straight-backed through
the long, communion service,
Over 1,500,000 young people
are enrolled. in 40,041 Branches
of the Junior Red Cross in Can-
anda and 'the Department of
National Defence Schools in
Europe.
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when all about me — other pep,
pile my age axe greening and
reverting sneakily to a squat, a
Crouch, or a Mere beetling of
the head, Sonietimee my family
has to lift one back into the pew
and massage my knees so that I
can come up for the next hymn,
but it's Worth it,
One thing I like about the
Anglicans; they keep you busy.
None of this stuff of sitting
there dreaming for an hour
while a preacher wanders thro,
ugh the dark forests of his own
interpretations. They have you
popping up and down like a
jackeinethe-pulpit, on your knees
praying, on' your feet singing;
or on your seat getting your
wind back,
Another thing I like about
Anglican services is the prayers.
I don't think I could ever go
beck to those interminable,
homemade prayers in which the
preacher acts as though God
had nothing better to do on a
busy Sunday morning than lis-
ten to him displaying his elo-
quence and endurance. At least,
in the Anglican ritual, you can
craftily flip over the page and
be reassured that there are only
two more paragraphs of the
thing,
Last, and I hesitate to say
this, I like being an Anglican
because of the snob in me, An-
glicans, if pressed (up against a
Wall with a knife at their
throats), will admit that some
other faiths have certain merits,
But underneath, they know that
a good Anglican is a• couple of
jumps nearer heaven than a
good R.C. or Methodist or Bap-
tist or Presbyterian.
In this way, they are exactly
like goad R.C.'s, Methodists,
Baptists and Presbyterians. But
it's heartening to those who
lack confidence.
I told you they picked the
wrong fellow to write -that book,
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