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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1972-05-11, Page 44—Clinton News-Record, Thursday, May 11,1972 Fashion turnaround Isn't it fascinating the turn-around the ' fashion. industry -has been experiencing? Yes, women still spend mil lions on. creams, makeup, dyes, deodorants, diets and fat forms—but they are thumbing their noses at fashion. Disregard for "the color and. hemline this year" can be laid at the door of young hippie women who said to heck with it about five years ago— And many older women sighed with relief and followed their lead. The fashion business is really in a tizzy. First signs turned up two years ago when the fashion-decreed midi skirt failed to sell. Right now on almost any street women are dressed as they please in anything from pant suits, jeans and leather jackets—to the old reliable tweed suit with skirt at whatever length desired. Unperceived asset A queer quirk in the collective Canadian personality is that bilingualism, our possession of two official languages, is widely considered a liability, instead of, as it actually is, a major national asset and cause for pride. All Canadians are not compelled to know both their country's languages and many Canadians speak neither correctly—but the advantages of some knowledge of both are enormous. Some . of these advantages are practical.: the ability to reply in the same language in which one is asked a question; to read La Presse and the Free Press with equal ease; to possess two ways of articulating any idea with the option of using the one which says it best. Culturally, knowledge of English and French lay open the treasures of The Academy Award ceremonies this spring were a revelation to the fashion-conscious, in other years Actresses strutted to the podium swathed or unswathed in plunging necklines, plunging backlines or glittering with lace and sequins, This year the awards were much more informal, with women dressed in everything from simple long dresses to pants and turtle-necks— comfort and individuality was the keynote in the audience too, From a woman's view the most pleasing aspect of the fashion industry's discomfort is to .realize that fashion dictators have no one to dictate to. Gone are long articles in the media telling them where to put the hemline or bustl ine. The few which do get printed—just aren't being noticed. Ah, FREEDOM. the two greatest literatures of the modern world. But perhaps Canada's two-language status is most valuable when a bilingual Canadian travels. For he can go scarcely anywhere without finding someone who can understand him. In the majority of the new nations of Africa, English or French is almost certain to be one of the official languages. The same is true in the nations of the former British and French empires on the other continents. Bilingualism is our unperceived asset. We should be enjoying our two languages instead of squabbling over them. Rather than threatening anyone's job for not knowing one of them, we should be devising an educational system through which every Canadian child will learn and love both the tongues which are his inheritance. —contributed. Wages aren't for boredom At long last, industry, especially the auto sector, is realizing what housewives figured out eons ago—that repetitive boring jobs must be given some variation and meaning. People laughed patronizingly when housewives headed out from the homestead in droves to take night courses—paint, sculpt, volunteer, drink coffee, garden—anything but dishes and dusting. Now industry even has a fancy name for the boredom disease-- "Lordstown syndrome." The Lordstown (Ohio) General Motors plant went on strike recently out of sheer boredom—spot-lighting the combination of fatigue, stress and depression that shows up in workers exposed to unbroken monotony and strain on the assembly line. Lordstown called sharp attention to the fact that young workers these days are more restless, independent and rebellious than older employees. (Average age at this plant was under 25). Various experiments are being tried, more time off, four-day work week, and a talked-of six-month year. Some companies are studying "job enrichment" schemes which motivate workers with phases of recognition and job rewards. In Germany, Lufthansa, lets many employees work as much or as little as they please. Sweden's Saab-Scania has robots to do the monotonous assembly line operation, leaving workers free to produce an entire engine, instead of just one part. It shows that these days wages aren't for boredom. Wedding Bells and Sad Dads Opening the camp .1111MIM.11•0111.00. THE CLINTON NEW ERA Established 1865 Amalgamated THE HURON NEWS-RECORD 1924 ° Established 1 881 Clinton News-Record A Member of the Canadian Weekly Newspaper Ontario Weekly Newspaper Association and the of Circulation (ABC) second class mail registration number — 0811 '.SUBSCRIPTION RATES: (in advance) Canada, $8.00 per year; U,S,A„ $9.50 KEITH W. ROULSTON Editor J. HOWARD AITKOV — General Manager Association, Audit Bureau Published every Thursday at the heart of Huron County' Clinton, Ontario Population 3,475 THE HOME OF RADAR IN CANADA Roughly one million people read this column. And they read it roughly, because that's the way it is written. Many of the old faithfuls have read the column since the time my daughter first burped and covered the old man's shirt with baby- spew. And they have associated, and laughed and cried as I described the peculiar creature that I produced. With a little help from my wife, of course. I feel it is only fair to the old faithfuls to keep them up to date. Anyone who is not interested can turn to Ann Landers or lily Graham or somebody who writes about something important. Kim is getting married. Normally, this is an occasion of great hilarity, geniality, joviality, and sometimes even spirituality. • Personally, I think she'S out of her mind. But this, at least, is normal among parents. So everything is proceeding normally. Today, I came home and found my wife surrounded by income tax forms and samples for material to Over one of our chairs. Normally, I wouldn't be Surprised by this. It's a typical. But it's not exactly the pre-wedding hysteria one might expect. And where is Kim, with a wedding about ten days away? She's in the city with her bey friend, looking for a second-hand van in which they can eat and sleep and have their being' during the primer. And they have my car, Every time the phone rings. 1 flinch, expecting to hear a police officer telling me they've cracked up my beautiful 196'7 Dodge. And tomorrow night there's a shower for her, and the next day a dental appointment, and next week an appointment in the city about a job, and another dental appointment, and a hair- dresser's appointment. And she hasn't even bought her wedding dress yet. She's not at all worried about her "going-away" outfit. She assured her mother, "Don't worry, Mom; I'll be going away in my jeans." Well, I'm sorry I can't invite everyone to the wedding. You would enjoy every minute of it, but we can't get one million people into our living-room, though you'd never believe it when we have our annual party. And you'd enjoy the reception even more, with Kim's cat and ours flying into a screeching, spitting, squalling fight every three minutes. One of the biggest ordeals, of course, is meeting the future-in- laws. We got through that last Sunday, and it went off fine, The kids sat nervously biting their nails up to the knuckles, as they watched it. Dot, a sensible person like myself, and I got along fine, She accepts life as it is, and does something about it. She'll be a fine mother-in-law. Doug and my wife are both nuts—about classical music—and they got along fine. He and I are going trout fishing, so we got alOng,fine, We had some chilie and some Cough medicine (an excellent combination, by the way) and could scarcely bear to part. But to get back to my thesis, and I'm afraid I've wandered a bit, we can't invite everybody. So I'll make it official. Mr. and Mrs. W.B.T. Smiley announce the marriage of their daughter, KIM ELIZABETH (university drop-out ) to Mr. Donald Sieber (impoverished artist) on May 6th, 1972. This dubious affair will take place at Kim's home 303 Hugel Ave,, Midland, Ont. (Probably) That'S the gist of the thing. There. Don't feel hurt because you haven't received a personal invitation, If you had, it would be like getting a personal invitation to the Black Hole of Calcutta. .Why do young people want to get married anyway? In my day, it was the only way to do you-know- what, But with the pill, and the new concept of "morality", it all seems rather dopey. Oh vvell, I'll probably weep duringthe ceremony, And when I weep, it's a sight to behold. Strong women, who have never wept in their lives except over a lost eye- lash, come up andpat me, and try to dry my eyes with kleenex, and all they do is make me weep louder, and wetter, will understand, The only adviee I can give at this Moment is that if you have to have a daughter, have five. I imagine by the time the fifth was gotten rid of, you'd be able to control yourself, to some eXtent. "If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs and..." Well, old Rudyard didn't have it in mind, I know, but it is so apt a commentary on the annual pilgrimage known as Opening The Summer Camp from which my loved ones and I have just returned with multiple bruises, utter exhaustion and very cranky tempers, indeed. We have this two-room beach- side cottage, you see, very primitive but a fine retreat with the woods at the back door and the bay at the front and for the summer months it serves its purpose well. For the rest of the year it is a dream that becomes progressively and idiotically more idyllic. By the time Spring comes around it has come to seem a Shangri-la of constant sunshine, lazy relaxation and blessed peace. Two successive days of sunshine in early May are enough to convince you that it is time for the inaugural safari. Away back in your mind a warning voice tells you that it is rushing the season, that early June is the time to go. This is the voice of wisdom and experience and so, of course, is never heeded. 10 YEARS AGO THUR., MAY 10, 1962. L, Elston Cardiff, Brussels, after 22 years as member for the riding of Huron in Ottawa, last night was given a unanimous nomination for candidate in the June 18 election. James Donnelly, Goderich, made the nomination alie it was seconded by Mrs. May Mooney, also of Goderich. No word yet of a Social Credit candidate in the coming June 18 election, but Earl Douglas, the organizer in this area, reports that there will be one in Bruce County. Sandy MacDonald is expected to be the candidate in that riding. A.E. Robinson, PC, Kincardine, is the present member for Bruce. Liberal candidate is Mr. McKenzie. 15 YEARS AGO THURS., May 9, 1957 A $5,000 bingo at Clinton Lions Arena tomorrow night is being sponsored by the service clubs of town to raise money for the Clinton Community Swimming Pool Fund. Home Economist, Miss Saving, Conducted two successful Cooking Schools in the auditorium of the Clinton Public School last night and the night before. Sponsored by the Clinton Chapter NO, 266, Order of the Eastern Star, proceeds from the evenings is slated for the hospital, and the new swimming pool, William S. Elliott, VictOria Street, is having his 85th birthday today, May 9, at his home, 25 YEARS AGO THURS., May 8, '1941 Baritliff's spacious window now holds a very attractive and interesting group of pupils of Miss Lucille Grant. Those whose pictured are on display are Helen "Pack up!" you cry with a look of insane anticipation, the children clap their pudgy hands with glee and you are off, fully prepared for enchantment in that spic-and-span, snug little retreat, Reality begins where the road leads down through the bush to the cottage. Road? Why, yes, there was a road here only last year. Ah, but Old Mother Nature has not been idle. Scouting parties must be sent out to find the hidden opening in an impenetrable wall of new growth. The road itself has obviously been a creek-bed for a good part of .the winter, leaving a crown that threatens to disembowel the car's innards as you creep onwards. The first two items on an impossible schedule are now written down mentally: level the new forest, re-build 200 yards of road. The mad look of joy on Daddy's face darkens two full tones. The first view of the cottage, itself, has the same effect on the entire party. Has it shrunk? Was it always this small? Did it sag to the east that way last year? Or is it just the effect of the jungle of brush that's engulfing it? Two windows are broken. The roof is covered with windfall branches. Three layers of bricks Grealis, Mary Hudre, Woodena Epps, Marie Proctor, C. Freeman, Gloria Palmer, Mildred Wiltse, Kay McGill and Donna Aikenhead. George Castle, Hayfield, son of Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Castle, is in Toronto General Hospital undergoing surgery and treatment to his back which has been giving him trouble. W.F. Cook was in Toronto on Saturday at a reunion of Red Indian Fighter Squadron. Bill was one of the originals of this squadron. 40 YEARS AGO THURS., MAY 12, 1932 One industry in Clinton which seems to . be booming is the Wearwell Knitting Co., which has been running overtime for some weeks. The new, modern and finely equipped factory of the Stevenson, Harris Co., manufacturers of the famous liarrisknit full-fashioned hosiery, which has been closed for sometime, has -been purchased by the Richmond Hosiery Co, of London, A.E, Salter, Clinton, has just successfully completed his third year at S.P.S., Toronto; S.N. Keyes his second year, Both are Clinton Coliegiate'bOyS and are taking mechanical engineering. 55 YEARS AGO THURS., MAY 10, 1957 The town council has purchased 300 bags Of potatoes which are to be sold to the citizens for seed potatoes only, The price laid down here will be $4,00 per bag. The cheese factory at HolineSville has commenced operations for the season. Among those who attended the big Oddfellows meeting at London from Clinton Lodge Were; Rev, J.A. Robinson, Frank Watson, John A. Sutter, J. Wiseman, I. L. from the chimney top have fallen in. The eaves are overflowing with dead brown leaves. Daddy is adding to his list, groaning. No pioneer, he. But this disillusionment is nothing to what happens when the door is opened, the cobwebs brushed aside and the explorers stand there, aghast at the crawling death that seems to be the fate of every summer cottage that's left to itself. You want to just go away, but you know that you must go in. Because, of course, it has started to rain. Work gangs are swiftly organized, despite the piercing screams of protest, and, searching about for somewhere to begin. you start with the mattresses, The mattresses are sort of symbolic of a summer cottage's winter rot. They have a dank, musty aroma that is altogether' distinctive. I would know it anywhere, blindfolded. The Gray Smell. While the happy parents wrestle grimly with these lifeless, yet recalcitrant objects, the little ones are off searching for the 15 cords of firewood that are going to be required to keep the old stove at crimson temperature to take away the Kerr. All had a pleasant evening and were glad to see present, Herb Alexander, Gus Collyer, and J. McLeod all former lodgemen here. 75 YEARS AGO MAY 7, 1897 At McGill University, Montreal, last week, Miss Bessie Rose, eldest daughter of Mrs. Anna Rose, Clinton, was chosen to read the Valedictory a ddress; she BY RENA CALDWELL Kippen East W. I. will meet in the Hensall Legion Hall on May 17 at 8:30 p, m, Hostess will be Mrs. Glen Bell. The 4-11 Girls will entertain. Mrs. Grant McLean will demonstrate the use of kitchen gadgets and Mrs. C. Pullman will give a poem. Mrs. J. Chalmers is in charge of lunch. Mr. and Mrs, Grant Love, Cairo, Mich., spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. E. McBride and attended the funeral of Mr, Ross Love on Monday, May 8. months of accumulated chill. Meanwhile, it has been learned to no one's surprise that the tap is giving forth pure sepia-colored mud and will do so for several hours until the pipe is cleared. This means the first of the expeditions to that old open well away up at the back of the property and the first of the callouses that somehow hadn't figured in your plans. By the time darkness arrives, and with it the realization that no one has remembered to bring lanterns or candles, you are pretty well reconciled to what lies ahead for the weekend which is, of course, the hardest 48 hours of labor since the building of the Pyramids. There finally, comes the moment of departure, back to the comforts of civilization, the delights of modern plumbing, thermostat controls and all the rest, You ache where you never ached before. You're dirty, tired, cross, frustrated at the little you've accomplished, And at precisely that moment the strangest part of the whole business of the Summer Camp Cult grips you. You hate like the devil to leave. also took the degree of B.A., passing with honours, and was the only young lady who did so. As the County Court will meet on the 8th of June and require all the room in the Court House, usually occupied by the County Councillors, which adjourned last January to meet at the same time, Warden Cox suggests that the County Council meet on May 31st and remain in session for the balance of that week, and it is likely that this will be done. St. Andrews Church, Kippen worshipped with their sister congregation at the Dedication of the new church in Brucefield on Sunday, May 7, Mr. and Mrs, Douglas McBeath and Glenn of Toronto spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Alex McBeath. Miss Gwen Hendrick, London and Miss Kathryn Hendrick, Toronto are spending the summer holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Hendrick, Letter to the Editor THE golT013; On behalf of C.H.S.S. and the cast of "You're a Goeci Man Charlie Brown", I wish to thank yqu for your excellent publicity and coverage of our recent production. Certainly, an undertaking of this type requires the co- operation of many people, other than those directly involved. The interest your entire staff displayed by it's willingness to sell tickets, take, photographs etc, helped, in a large part, to make our musical a success. Yours truly, L. Dale Gray Head; English Department The Editor, In reply to the Editor's remarks in regard to an Editorial in last week's paper, in which he stated a photographer made an appearance at the Clinton High School, at 4:10 p.m., and was told the afternoon program was over, we would like to clarify that the peol5le in charge at the door, were not members of the Clinton Wheel 'N' Dealers Square Dance Club, but were dancers from Galt, and on the executive of the South Western Ontario Square Dance Association. We unfortunately had neglected to inform them that someone might be coming to take pictures. We just wish, you had asked to speak to a representative from the Clinton Club, and we would have been only too happy to have had a few couples get together for you to have taken a group picture. The Clinton Wheel 'N' Dealers Square Dance Club, Edward & Lois Wise, Publicity. Varna BY FRED McCLYMONT The United Church Women held their May meeting in the basement of the church last Thursday evening with 26 members present. The meeting was opened by a poem, "Suppose", read by Mrs. Gordon Johnston. Devotions were led by the leader of Group One, Mrs. Bob Stirling and opened with the singing of "Security, The Bible in the Home". Mrs. William Taylor read the scripture lesson. The following readings were given: "People coming from Holland", by Mrs. William McAsh; "Choosing a gift to take with them", by Mrs. Louis, Taylor; "Family Bible in the home", by Mrs, Mervyn Johnston and a poem "A good Housewife", by Mrs. Robert Webster. The offering was taken up and dedicated by Mrs. Ida McClinchey. The business period was led by the president, Mrs. Ralph Stephenson. The roll call was answered by naming a favourite spring flower. Mrs. Ida McClinchey read several thank, you notes. Mrs. Robert Webster gave the treasurer's report. There were 38 sick and shut-in calls made during to April. It wasdecidedhold a rummage sale and bake sale at the church's auction on July 22. A donation was given to the overseas mission. The Varna United Church Women will look after the Hospital Cart at Clinton Public Hospital during June. The meeting closed with prayer. Afterwards an auction sale of plants and homemade bread was held with Mrs. Robert Taylor as auctioneer. The hostesses were Mrs. Murdock Morrison and Mrs. Doug McAsh Who served lunch, A special Mother's Day service will be held in the United Church Sunday morning. The offering is to be donated to the Retarded Children fund. At the regular' meeting of the L.O.L. 1035 last Tuesday evening, the County Master, Lloyd Hern of Exeter was present and addresSed the memberS of the lodge. Kippen W.I. to meet in Hensall