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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1971-01-14, Page 8\\N\\\ Rambling with Lucy According to a C.P. despatch from Perth, Ontario, that town 50 miles southwest of Ottawa is to have mail delivery service. It takes 2,000 mailing addresses to qualify for house-to-house mail delivery, Perth has finally qualified with 2,112 points of call. So the Post Office will start home delivery March 15, It will mean jobs for five mailmen and a relief man. But Perth isn't sure it wants the service "I'm trying to find out if the people really want it," said Reeve Art Daines. Mayor William Warren is more favourable. "It hasn't done any harm in the cities," he points out. The weekly Perth Courier says, "The system has been forced on us without any consultation with the town council or the citizens of the town." Objections to home delivery are: —Service will be once a day, five days a week. At present, townspeople can pick up their mail at the post office any time of day six days a week. —The post office will be ruined as a daily meeting place for residents, especially the elderly and retired. —Houses will need a proper mail box or the postman won't come around. A wooden box hung outside the door won't do, says the post office. —All houses will have to be numbered. A service club plans to sell house numbers to raise some money for good deeds. —New street signs will cost the town at least $1,000. "Maybe this is what is called progress," the Courier sarcastically remarked in an editorial. Many merchants appear opposed to mail delivery for two reasons. One is that they won't be able to pick up the mail throughout the day. And the other is that the post office attracts a lot of people downtown and when they are downtown they drop into stores. Probably the worst blow of all is the proposal to build a new post office, It would be on the outskirts compared to the present building smack in the middle of Gore Street, the main drag. "We need a new post office like we need a hole in the head," says Norman Turner, managing editor of the Courier. The article reminded Lucy of her days in the post office — of all the red tape when her father was appointed Postmaster and it was moved to Drehmann's store from Gairdner's in 1917, Then after the fire in November 1922 when Drehmann's, Greenslade's store and King's bakery were burned, the Post Office was located temporarily in Dr, Wood's office in his house until the present Mackie building was completed in 1923. Every complaint about the bad service by one or two who had most unsuitable premises to rent, brought an Inspector from London, Needless to say he did not enjoy a trip from Brucefield and back in an open sleigh or horse-drawn waggon in winter. We finally got settled in the new building late in 1923. Then on June 27, 1931, the early morning train from Wingham to London and the late afternoon train from London to Wingham were withdrawn, leaving only one train in the morning and back in the afternoon. This meant the post office wickets were not open from 7-9 p.m. as usual. The villagers were up in arms! There was no place to meet and have a visit at night. But since there was no industry in Hayfield and no reason why general delivery mail could not be obtained before six o'clock, the Postmaster was permitted to close at six as usual and stay closed. In the days when the late mail came to Gairdner's, it wasn't only the elderly who met for a chat at the post office, but romance was in the air. Many a young lady had to be escorted home by a gallant young man to protect her in the dark. In those days the law required a horn to be blown at the crossroads (which was in the middle of Clan Gregor Square) to announce the arrival of the Royal mail, and at the post office when it was due to leave. Lucy recalls hearing it once at six o'clock in the morning before the practise was dropped. When Rural Mail Service was introduced in 1913, it changed the community spirit of the surrounding villages and towns. Many drove into the village at night for mail. And that is how Carl as a youth knew the Varna boys as he rode in the three and a half miles on his bicycle at night for the mail. There after their post office was Clinton. So each step in progress seems to deprive the smaller places of community spirit and fraternity. And thinking about all the extra cost mail and delivery, foisted on the citizens of Perth and other towns whether they like it or not, Lucy has come to the conclusion that this is one reason the Post Office is not paying. It never will if the Post Office Department follows the Ontario Department of Education in what is named PROGRESS — defined, apparently, in terms of the higher the cost the better the result. And we the taxpayers pony up an increasing amount each year for so-called progress. Lucy will probably be called old-fashioned but she adheres to her theory that the Post Office service 50 years ago was much superior to that given today. And the Educational system also gave better results. 30 THE SQUARE PHONE 524.7811 AIRCONDITIONED GODERICH THURS.-FRI.-SAT. JAN. ',4-15-16 (Adult Entertainment), Showing Thursday at 8 p.m. Only Friday and Saturday Two Showings at /:3U and 9;:it) p.m SAT. MATINEE JAN. 16 2 P.M. PINOCCHIO ALL SEATS — 50c .1111111111111111111MIMMIMININIO SUN.-MON.-TUES. JAN. 17-18-19 2 CARTOONS sre ••••:: 4-4iiiNe ''''iWhen you're ready to :•,. :tthe day...see the beatitiftiti.: 'RAINBOW WEBBING LINE 3 INVITATIONS AND .ANNOUNCEMENTS ANSTETT .1EWELLERS LTD. Clinton Walkerton And Seaforth L. CLINTON 482-9510 Steve Argyle takes this opportunity to thank all those with whom he has had the pleasure of doing business this past ten years in Goderkh and arm. With this conies a cordid invitation to visa him at his own location on Colipa St in Bayfield. Chain saw, lawn mower, motorcycle, z.nd recreational vehicles are still his specialty, STEVE ARGYLE COLINA ST. BAYFIELD 8 Clinton News-Record, Thursday, January 14, 1971 Coming Events S 011 aid T NE MAN WITH GUNSIGNI EYES COMES 10 NALI STARTS WEDNESDAY JAN. 20 TUESDAY, January 19th, Bingo Huron Fish and Game Club. Jackpot $56.00 in 56 numbers.,, Six door prizes, 8:30 p.m. —tfn THURSDAY, January 14, Bingo at ,Clinton Legion Hall, 8:30 p.m. Jackpot $57.00 in 57 numbers. WONDERING What to do? Let's Go Bowling. Open hours at Clinton Crown Lanes, Tuesday, 7.9 p.m.; Wednesday, 7.9 p.m.; Thursday, 7-8:30 p.m.; Fridays 7-11 p.m.; Saturdays 1-5 p.m.; and 7-11 p.m. Sunday 1-5 p.m. and 7.11 pan. For information call 482-7791. —44tfn SATURDAY, January 16, 8:30 p.m, Euchre party, 'at Huron Fish and Game Club, Sponsored by Ladies' Conservation Club. Members and friends. Lunch provided. —2b Minor Hockey Week starts Saturday, January 23. It's a big week in the lives of over a quarter of a million young Canadians playing Canada's National Sport. Don't send—TAKE your boy to the arena—and stay to see him play. Minor Hockey Week begins next Saturday. Over a quarter of a million boys, from coast to coast, will be taking part. Adults in all parts of Canada will be watching, helping, cheering and having fun. Plan now to keep in for a lifetime of dependable benefits HORTICULTURAL Annual meeting January 15th, 8 p.m. Clinton Citizens are heartily welcomed to the Town. Hall, Mrs. Fingland will be showing her filnis on Spain. —1-2b CASH BINGO: Legion Hall, Seaforth, Friday, January 8, 8:15 p.m. Regular games, $10; three $25 games; $75.00 jackpot to go. Door prizes. Admission $1.00. Auspices Branch 156. Proceeds welfare work. —2tfn FRIDAY, January 15, Card party, Summerhill Hall, 8:30 p.m. Ladies please bring lunch. 2b AVAILABLE NOW. Prize list for Womens and NEW Junior section of Clinton Spring Fair. CONTACT Mrs. Stan Collins, 482-7229. —2p step—support Minor Hockey Week. Don't send—TAKE your boy to the arena—and stay to see him play. You can be a part of minor hockey—help out the local league, either by , being a spectotor or an active supporter. Your opportunity comes next week during Minor Hockey Week, Canada's most successful amateur sport program. Minor Hockey Week starts Saturday. We urge YOU to keep in step with Canada—Don't send, TAKE your boy to the arena. MARE OF t*CEtkENt I WE'RE OFFERING TOP ALLOWANCE BY MRS. H. F, BERRY The first meeting of 1971 Brucefield United Church U.C.W. was held at the home of Mrs. W. Haugh on Monday `afternoon with an attendance of 14 and six visitors. Five former BrUcefield members attended and also Mrs. Sholdice from Exeter, The meeting was opened by singing hymn 496, "Tell Me The Old Old Story." The Ladies Auxiliary to the Royal Canadian Legion held their first meeting of the new year on Monday, January 11, with Mrs. Harold Black presiding. The Auxiliary has a busy schedule for the next month or two with banquets on January 26 and February 9, and volunteer canvassers are needed to help with the March of Dimes canvass on February 1. There is a Zone Bowling tournament in Exeter January 16, and card party at Clinton Legion Hail on February 5. The Auxiliary is presently working on a lovely quilt, and tickets will go 'on sale in February. Mrs. Tom Leppington gave a fine report for the flower committee, showing many cards, flowers and gifts having been sent to ill members and families over the past year. Mrs. H. Kingswell reported for the buying and Mrs. Wm. Chambers for the Canteen. Mrs. Don McLean reported for the kitchen committee that over 2300 meals had been served over the past BY MRS. RUSSELL COLCLOUGH The Clintonian Club held their January meeting in the town hall on Thursday, January 7. The President Mrs. Frank Cummings opened the meeting RECEPTION And DANCE For Mr. and Mrs. Mel Knox (nee Barbara Irwin) in LONDESBORO HALL FRIDAY JANUARY 15th SCOTT'S ORCIIESTRA EVERYONE WELCOME 1-2b WE HAVE GMAC FINANCING The devotional period was taken by Mrs. R. Chapman and Mrs, W. Haugh. Mrs, Chapman read from the Bible. The offering was received by Mrs. Haugh and dedicated by Mrs. Chapman. Mrs. Haugh took as 'her topic "The Assembly Line" and spoke about the Indians, questions and answers on the Mexicans and the difference between them and the year. This entailed some 1400 lbs. of meat, and a lot of work by the members in the cookitig and serving. A pot luck supper was planned for Friday evening, January 29, with husbands included. A dance will follow. Mrs. Bill Harris won the attendance draw. Please note that the next meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 2, Mrs. H. Carroll, Zone Commander, will be invited. Hensall BY MRS. MAUDE HEDDEN Miss Sherry Travers was successful in passing the grade two theory examination of the Royal Conservatory of Music, with honours. Her teacher is Miss Greta Lammie. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Page, Dartsmouth, N.S. (Nee Dorothy Kipfer), announce the birth of a 6 lb. 111/2 oz., boy (Anthony Shawn), at Grace Maternity Hospital, Halifax, N.S., December 28, 1970. with the I I ousew i fe's creed followed by the Lord's Prayer in unison. The secretary read the minutes of the last meeting which were accepted as read. The treasurer, Mrs. Viola Lampman read the treasurer's report. A report on flowers, cards and cigarettes sent out the past month, was given by Mrs. George Glazier. There was 51 Hospital calls and eight home calls made in the past month. Roll call was answered by all present paying their fees. Mrs. Russell Colclough read the annual secretary's report. The treasurer's annual report was given by Mrs. Frank Cummings, the former treasurer. Mrs. Harold Adams gave the annual report for the flowers and ears comm Klee • The winners of the dutch auction were Mrs. Esther Kendall and Mrs. Harold Adams. Mrs. Viola Lampman won the mystery prize. The president gave a New Year's reading and meeting was losed with the Mizpah Benediction. The next meeting will be held in town hall February 1. Lunch was prepared and served by the social committee, after which a few games of cards were enjoyed by all present. With the holiday season over he Residents programs are back on schedule starting the week with a dance on Monday afternoon, when several of the residents took part in the Hokey-Pokey, square dance practice, along With the regular dances. Mrs. Jim Barrie won ladies' high at the progressive euchre on Indians. This part of the meeting closed with Prayer by Mrs. Chapman, The President Mrs. Paterson chaired the business part of the meeting in the absence of the new secretary Mrs. Ervin Sillery. Mrs, Stoll gave the report, Mrs. Berry gave a fine report for the treasurer, reporting a very successful year, and that $1,017.25 had been raised by the Tuckersmith unit in 1970. Orders were taken for the sale of pictures of The Brucefield United Church, which had been destroyed by fire recently. Anyone wishing to obtain a picture in color may contact Mrs. Mac Wilson. Mrs. Paterson reminded everyone that the annual meeting of Brucefield United Congregation will take place after the service oft Sunday, January 17. Bring along a box lunch. A full attendance is requested. Miss M. Swan from Gordon Thomson, Mrs. Manskil, Mrs. Wilbur Keys. Mrs. Broadfoot reported on the general U.C.W. meeting to be held in Mitchell on February 17. The February meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. D. Stuart on February 8. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Haugh and her committee, Mrs. Broadfoot, Mrs. Paterson and Mrs. Berry. Mrs. Haugh was thanked for the use of her home. Obituary THOMAS HENRY ELLWOOD Thomas Henry Ellwood of Clinton died January 2, 1971, in Stratford Hospital. He was 74 years of age. He was born in Clinton on May 7, 1896, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ellwood. He was an employee of the Canadian Oil Company for 31 years until he retired in 1961. 'lle was married to the former May Victoria Thompson. He was a member of St. Paul's Anglican Church, Clinton. Surviving are one son, Donald of Clinton and one daughter, Mrs. R.J. (Marie) Schoenhals, Clinton. Five brothers also survive: John, Marshall, Saskatchewan; Fred Mechlin. Saskatchewan: Ernest, Clinton; Bill and Lewis, both of Goderich. Three sisters, Etta and Mrs. Mary Haney of Goderich and Olive of Victoria, B.C., also survive, along with four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services took place January 5 from the Ball and Mach Funeral Home in Clinton with the Rev, (LS. Sharpies officiating. Pallbearers included Al Sharp, Win. Counter, Wm. Grigg, Barrett Taylor, Fred Wentzel tied Clayton Groves. Ft owerbearers were Bruce Schoenhals, Frank Thompson and Cliff Wenzel. Relatives and friends attended from Ilamilton, Midland, Macklin, Sask., and Toronto. Wednesday afternoon with nine tabl. playing. Men's high was won by Albert Nicholson, consollition prize winners were Mrs. Lula Jones and Jim Barrie. The residents were entertained on Thursday Family night by a Rythm band from Goderich Psychiatric Hospital led by Gordon Harrison of Goderich on the piano. The old time dance club of Clinton along with their orchestra Mrs. Ross Broadfoot, Nelson Howe, Andy Orr with Gordon Papple calling provided some old time music and dancing for the residents on Friday evening. BY FRED McCLYMONT The Explorer Group met at the Church last Tuesday evening with the president Miss Cathy Taylor in charge. Miss Sandra Webster read the scripture lesson. Miss Janis Webster had the prayer. The minutes were read by Miss Sylvia Wilson and the roll call was answered by each saying one of the Ten Commandments. Miss Brenda Dowson took up the collection and it was dedicated by Miss Anne Marie Heard. The financial report was read by Miss Janis Chuter. The Study Book was led by Mrs. Barry Taylor and Mrs. Eric Chuter directed the recreation and the meeting was closed by the president. The United Church Women held their January meeting on Wednesday last. Thirty-one ladies sat down to a pot luck dinner. Afterwards Group Two had charge of devotions with Mrs. Watson Webster leading. The hymn "Oh God our help in ages past" was sung. Mrs. Mervyn Hayter read a poem "New Year". Mrs. Webster read the scripture lesson. Mrs. Jessie Keyes read a poem "I wish there was some wonderful place for beginning again". Mrs. Murdock Morrison took up the offering and it was dedicated by Mrs. A. J. MUstard, Mrs. William Dowson, (president) had charge of the . business period. Twenty-five members answered the roll call and six visitors were present. Fifty-three calls were made to sick and shut-ins. Several thank you letters were read for gifts received at Christmas. Mrs. 'Fern Coleman gave an excellent travelogue talk on her recent trip to Western Europe and British Isles, which was much enjoyed by those present. The meeting was closed with prayer. The annual congregational meeting was held last Wednesday evening with the pastor Rev. Murdock Morrison in charge. Excellent reports were given by the leaders of the various departments of the Church and another successful year was brought to a close. The skating rink has been a popular place this last week. A good game of hockey by the junior boys was held last Saturday morning. . Londesboro BY MRS. BERT ALLEN A pleasant afternoon was spent on Saturday, January 9, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Knox at Blyth where an open house was held in honor of his mother, Mrs. Thos. Knox who celebrated her 90th birthday. The Community joins in wishing her good health and many more Happy Days. Mrs. Bert Brunsdon returned on Thursday having spent the past three weeks with her daughter Mr. and Mrs. Don Napier of Texas. Mrs. Bert Shobbrook spent last week with her daughter Mrs. Ross Millson and family in Woodstock. The Womens Institute met in the afternoon of January 7. Mrs. Pipe brought New Years Greetings. The Society will eater for the Beef Growers Banquet early in February. The 4-11 Training School for this year will be in charge of Mrs. Don Buchanan, Mrs. Harry Snell and their assistants Mrs. Gordon McGregor and Mrs. Harry Watkins. These ladies are experienced leaders and the session should prove interesting. Miss Gertrude Wilkes of the Childrens Aid Society, Goderich gave an interesting discourse. Karen . Middigaal gave an accordion selection and Donna Reid a piano instrumental. A dainty lunch was served by the hostesses. I.EPAMON DENNISIThurs. at 8 p.m irkon,.40t4l hitiukk One 5.01S JACK SANDY Wed. and A NEASIMON STONY Fri. and Sat. Nights raw, ny wav,rukts A pAAAA4oto a, Yuffr 7:90 and 9:10 Brucefield UCW has f meeting Varna OUR USED CAR STOCK IS LOW 482-9321 January 23rd starts Minor Hockey Week JOIN NOW 70 Ontario St. 482-3467 Clinton Community Credit Union AS WE SAY USED CARS and TRUCKS Legion Auxiliary meets Clintonian Club meets EVERYTHING IS "GO" HERE NOW IN OUR "BIG IN THIS , SSUEz " GM CHEVROLET ADVERTISEMENT AT r.% B Row N MOTORS LTD. WE GIVE YOU EASY TERM and THE BEST DEAL YOUR FRIENDLY CHEVROLET and OLDSMOBILE DEALER CLINTON, ONTARIO What's new at Huron-view? 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