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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1966-02-10, Page 2Page 2—-Clinton News-Record-r—Thurs., Feb, 10, 1966 yr,'.■!'■■■■!*■?,TTT Editorials ... SOME EDITORIAL writer at the Stratford Beacon-Herald with a good memory and for a great interest in the past has taken thought to the current attempt to retain passenger train ser­ vice tp and from Huron County, He has researched the records and has come up with the fact that Huron, along with Perth and Bruce counties invested in 1852 to the tune of a half million dollars to get this particular bit of rail laid, No other communities did this in all of Canada, apparently, But let the Beacon-Herald man ex­ plain this himself.. We re-print the last part of his editorial on the subject. Local Taxes Built1 Railway Some 95 years ago, the County* Council of Huron came up with an argument hitherto overlooked in the present discussion. It was set forth in a motion by Dr. W. J. R. Holmes, deputy reeve of Morris ' (later county treasurer) and Reeve William Young of Colborne, calling for a committee of five to “take into consideration” cer­ tain particulars. The principal parti­ culars were, as follows: '■That in 1852 the County of Huron, in union with the counties of Perth and Bruce, took stock in the Buffalo, Brantford and Lake Huron Railroad to the amount of half a million dollars. The road would not have been built at that time had not this Stock been taken. This road is of great importance to the Province, and forms a part of the Grand Trunk Railway. The government gave no pecuniary aid to this railway, but did to every other built in Canada previous to this. Nor have they at any time given any grant to the County of Huron for any public purpose.” This led to a motion that inasmuch as there was a large surplus at disposal of the Ontario Government, and that the Premier (Hon. Sandfield MacDon­ ald) had said it would go tp those who had subscribed stock and taxed them­ selves to establish railways, a petition be sent ‘‘through one of dur representa­ tives” and that the Counties of Perth and Bruce be acquainted with the action. One would have to do a bit of research to ascertain what happened at the seat of government, where Hon. Oliver Mowat took over at end of the year. Purely as a guess, one would say the government found other uses for its alleged surplus. No doubt, as now, it was “in dire need of revenue,” The contention of Huron County council, pointing out that its taxpayers brought the railway into existence, still merits consideration. Very Fine Model LAST WEEKEND’S Minor Hockey Day (which should more accurately be termed “day and a half”), was carried out in a sort of annual “model of co­ operation” between clubs, countries, age groups and sexes which could well be emulated by others. Do you suppose it’s tob late to start Pee Wee hockey in the two Vietnams, China and Africa? About Ambulances WE’VE NOT HAD any solution to the ambulance problem on an official basis. , . The request for funds to support a widespread service bounced from county to town, to the county and now in the limbo somewhere. Though the county . has denied responsibility, no municipality has picked up the chal­ lenge. At the moment, ambulance service to Clinton is available only through pri­ vate individuals based at least nine miles from here. In Goderich, the hospital may take on the job — but we have no decision in this regard from our hospital here. It seems a shame to remove this work from the field of private enter­ prise — but more and more of our health care is moving into Provincial and Federal hands. Possibly it is the natural thing to have ambulances join the hospitals, medicare and pension plans. The main thing right now is for someone to pick up the challenge and do the. job — even if for just a short time. Boys Together WE SAT in on the banquet served in the Legion Hall on Saturday to just about 200 parents and their hockey­ playing sons. gift was given. -But the trophy was awarded in the company of those among whom young Don had sat, and ate, and played through his growing years. There was some ceremony after the food. A full colour picture of Don Yeo, who throughout his boyhood had play­ ed hockey in the Clinton rink with great style and interest, was mounted behind the V.I.P.’s at the head table. A trophy presented in Don’s mem­ ory by his family was given to the youngster who won it the night before.7 There was little fanfare before the presentation was made. It’s altogether likely that a quarter of the boys were not too sure why, and for whom the Don wouldn’t mind that the youn­ ger boys had difficulty quieting down so they could hear the speakers. Don would have been happy to see them enjoy themselves. And those who did take time to listen, heard the winner of the brand new Memorial Trophy speak in appre­ ciation of training he had gotten from Don in the Clinton rink — especially a slap shot which he had since put into practice. It was a pleasant “boy” type of gathering with no polish anywhere — just easy-going togetherness. Letter To The Editor Tom Remembers The Tannery And Early Style Street Light Clinton News-Record, Dear Sir, Many years ago there was a large building called the Doan hide ‘tannery, where the Clinton the corner of Mary and Queen Streets. Workmen used to wear high leather boots. The old building was burned down in a terrific fire. Then Mr. Doan built a small stone house .to store hides that he bought from the farmers and other dealers, and he sold them to city hide buyers. Then Mir. Doan passed awhy. They tore dawn the stone building and for many years us kids used to play in that big lot before the rink was buiilt. James Bard, J. P. Sheppard and William' Paisley were on the town council at that time, and they lived close by on Mary ■Street. Next to the rink was the Clinton electric light plant *— or light house as it Was called. It supplied power to homes and stores around town — but ,not! the street lights — they had a style of their own. There were, only a few of them, here and there, high Up on posits, and they looked something like a lantern. Yes, a round large­ sized globe, fitted over what was called carbon-like pencil' sitting on end in a little holder. They had to be fixed up often, and a new one put in. There was a ting on the top of the “lantern” to put a nope through. This1 long rope went through a pulley fastened to the top of 'the high post, to pull the light up and down each time. Of course the Hydro came along, and that closed up the light plant, and it was torn down. Just another ■ record of the old time buildings' that Used to be around town. TOM LEPPINGTGN Clinton, Ontario, February 7, 1966. Clinton News-Record THE CLINTON NEWS-RECORD Established 1881 ERA Amalgamated 1924 I THE CLINTON NEW Established 1865 Authorized as Second Published Every Thursday At The Heart Of Huton Cburtty Clintdn, Ontario, Canada Population 3,475 A. LAURIE COLQUHOUN, PUBLISHER , HI . , ® HlSlgnod contributions to this publication, are the opinions of the writor* ohiy, arid do not necessarily oxpress ♦ho view's of the nowspa per. Class Mall, Po&i Office Depart mont, Ottawa, and for Payment of Postage in Cash SUBSCRIPTION RATEiSf Payable in advance — Canada and Grbat Britain: $4.00 a year; United States arid Foreign: $5.60; Singio Coptos: IQ Cents From Our Early Files 75 Years Ago TIIE CLINTON NEW ERA Thursday, February 13, 1891 A musical and literary enter­ tainment under the auspices ,of the Independent Order of For­ esters, will be held to the For­ ester's Hall, Bruceffiield, on the evening of Friday, February 20th. An excellent program, embracing sipging, reading; ad- dresses • etc. will be given. We learn that T. Pickard has sSold 'the ''Jordan” property to Mr, G. Jenkins' of Bly th, for the sum of $425,00. Mr. C. Gra­ ven, the present occupant, in­ tends to remove to the Fntick- nap house naw owned by S. Merrill. News Notes One of the CaUingwood papers hastens to state that the word ‘larm’ should be substitut­ ed for '’back’ tn the following extract from its previous issue, “The bride looked the picture of youth and beauty as she came in on her father’s hade to where the ceremony was per­ formed.” 55 Years Ago CLINTON NEWS-RECORD Thursday, February 9, 1911 Mrs. W. Ross, Mrs. Treleav- en, Miss Winnie O’Neil, Miss Lizzie Reed and other music lovers in town were in Toronto this week attending the Men­ delssohn chair concerts. Edward Jardine, who is still in the county jail, awaiting trial next April on the charge of murdering. Lizzie Anderson, is said to be particularity well be­ haved. He sleeps well now, eats heartily and'no longer requires the assistance of a cane when walking. Since his imprison­ ment on October 26th he has gained nearly 25 pounds in weight .and looks the picture of health. 40 Years Ago CLINTON NEWS-RECORD Thursday, February 11, 1936 Messrs. H. M. Hanly, N. Mil­ ler and A. Cantel'on attended the annual meeting of South Perth Orangemen at Mitchell on Tuesday and extended to them an invitation to celebrate the 12th in Clinton. Mr. N. W. Trewartha, M.L.A., left yesterday morning for Toronto, to attend a meet­ ing of the Agricultural Com­ mittee before opening Parlia­ ment on Wednesday. Mrs. Tre-' wantha did1 not go down to the opening this year but may take a run down next week. 25 Years Ago CLINTON NEWS-RECORD Thursday, February 13,1940 Dr. J. A. Munn, Seaforth, h'as received notice of his appoint­ ment to a commission to the Royal Canadian Air Force, and will leave immediately tor duty. Mr. Percy Johnston, Mr. Nel­ son Heard, Mr. Elgin Porter and Mr. Harold Penhale, No. 3 Stanley school board, motored to Landon on Saturday on bus­ iness far the section. Miss Dorothy Henderson is at her home in Goderich owing to ill health. Mrs. W. E. Parker is< substituting' for her during her absence. The Ladies’ Guild of St. Paul's Church were advertising their “Shrove Tuesday Supper”. Menu was1: roast pork, scallop­ ed potatoes, lima beans, saladls, pickles, rolls, lemon and apple pie tea* and coffee. AU this for the very low price of: adults, 40c and children, 25c. 15 Years Ago CLINTON NEWS-RECORD Thursday, February 8, 1951 Mr. and Mrs. Hugh R. Hawk­ ins, Douglas Ball and John Sutter were in Toronto this week attending the 48th anndal convention of the Ontario Re­ tail Hardware Association. Heartiest congratulations and best wishes for many more hap­ py days together go> to Mr. and Mrs. George King, Bayfield’s Grand Old Couple, who; over the weekend marked their sixtieth wedding anniversary. About 6,000 two-week-old baby chicks were saved Tues­ day of last week when fire broke out in a three-storey barn on the farm owned by James M. Scott, a mile west of Seaforth. 10 Years Ago Clinton News-Record Thursday, February 9, 1956 Authorization whs given to the Clinton Cemetery Board through its chairman, Council­ lor George Beattie to proceed with plans already made and build a vault or chapel, measur­ ing 20 by 30 feet of cement foundation and Cement block at the cemetery. Word was received this week that Margaret L. T. Howard of Bayfield has successfully passed her tests for the Gold Cord. Margaret aS the first member of the Bayfield Company to Witt this award. 181 Gathered for Luncheon at Legion This is part of the cro'wd of 181 people which was 'fed at the Legion Hall at noon on Saturday. Enjoying the good turkey dinner with all the fixings, were- members of the minor hockey teams of Clinton and Dearborn as they took short pause before meeting in earnest contest at Clinton Lions Arena. (News-Record Photo) SUGAR AND StCJi by -Bill. Smiley imii How The Days Go “It’s not the cough wot car­ ries you off. It’s the coffin they carry you off in.” That old English'folk saying pretty well sums up my attitude toward life thifc week. It isn’t the work that’s killing me; it’s the after-hours sltuff, in a typi­ cal week. Last Monday, after work, I wrote my column, then spent five hours studying an essay by C. S. Lewis, concisely called “Right and Wrong as a Clue to the Meaning of the Universe.” Try selling that one to a girl whose chief worry is her hair­ do, or to a boy who can hardly Wait for the last bell to ring, so that he can streak for the pool­ room. Tuesday night I went curling. First time this year. Next morning, I felt 112 years old when' I crawled out of the sack. My muscles Worked only in fits and starts. Wednesday afternoon, rushed to matinee .to see movie of Mac­ beth. Sat with doe-eyed female English teacher. Later told my daughter I’d held hands with her throughout the Show. Daughter furtious. Wednesday night, a two-bom.’, meeting of our staff’s General Futility Committee. Thursday afternoon, a two- tour drive to the city, through a swirling snow-storm with Kim, her-last (halleluiah!) visit to the orthodontist. Five years and 700 dollars after it ail be­ gan the kid has straight teeth. Two more hour’s, home, the transport trucks, giving us a mud-bath about every two miles. But we had a jolly con­ versation in the cozy car, to the black night, in the white wild­ erness'. Talking about four- letter words, their origin and their fascination. We agree they were ugly but powerful Not the dirty ones. They re­ veal merely a limited vocabu­ lary. But such epithets as slop, drab, slob, clot, punk, jerk, charm. Friday nigb.t is relax night, the week' over. I curled again, and later got 'into a session, one of those “Kids don’t know how lucky they are today” sessions with some other creaky- relics of the Depression. I also got hell when I got home. But not to worry. Tomorrow I, could sleep in. Tomorrow arrived ‘about 30 winks later, and the Old Girl, still a bit owly, informed that She wasn’t up .to driving the kid to the city for music lesson. T was thrust into .the snow and ice. She slept in. Hugh was to come home with us, for a weekend’s skiing. He didn’t show up at the rendez­ vous. We went to his- men’s; resi­ dence. Nobody had seen him since eight o’clock the night before. With some faint hope that he’s either eloped or been kidnapped, Kim and I struck out for the long, dreary drive home. * Momma is all rested up, and ■informs me that we’re going out to spend the evening with some new friends. Groan. It was exhilarating but exhaust­ ing, four of us talking at once. Left at 3 am., clutching a de­ licious 'home-made coffee calm. Sunday was church, curling in the afternoon, and a special treat in the evening — dress re­ hearsal for an annual pageant m the. church. I am in charge of rounding up sufficient bodies, of the right size and shape. Have you ever tried to de­ liver 25 reluctant teenage boys to .a church on a Sunday even­ ing in this day and age? Don’t. St. Joseph had sprained his ankle, skiing, and couldn’t make it. St. Peter had 'the flu. St. Andrew just didn’t bother showing up. St. Thomas had to go out of town with the ban­ tam hockey team. St. Paul thought the rehearsal was next week. The shepherds have lost their crooks. The three Wise fink, have a certain horrible men 'are two dopey kids who Letter To The Editor About Uncollectibles ? The Editor, Clinton News-Record, Clinton, Ontario, Dear Sir: The Corporation of the Town of Clinton has* done a masterly job, in last week’s News- Record, of detailing the manner to which "collectible’’ garbage must be set out, picked up and otherwise disposed of. Garbage collection when So controlled should indted be a pleasant job fat the garbage Collector. No loose ends — no problems — everything spelled out, not far- getting the remuneration of $11,000 Salary per year guaran­ teed. But, why Were the town fathers not equally explicit to detailing what the householder Is supposed to' do with “non­ collectible” garbage? Even a small remodeling job can result in a quantity oif plaster and other refuse which will hot burn, which will not be accept­ ed by the garbage collector) and which cannot be buried —* not if one lives in an apartment, anyway. Furthermore, since the dump is to be kept locked, even a householder with a car or truck, in which he could trans­ port his own garbage, would not be permitted to do' so.. The Worried householder, faced with a growing mountato of “non-collectible” garbage, and having received a curt brush'off from the Town Clerk and the garbage collector when 'seeking legitimate information on this vital point of the dis­ posal of it, can be expected to conclude that the tidily-arrahg- ed, town-operated: collection system is' scarcely an improve­ ment over the sbmewhdt hap­ hazard free enterprise system formerly to effect, which, for a price, at least took all of the garbage away sooner or later. One tongue-in-cheek suggest­ ion, that “non-collectible” gar­ bage be deposited upon the gar­ bage colleatar’s lawn, or even delivered to the Town Cleric’s office) Will doubtless not ho talc- eh seriousty by any responsible citizen, but for the frustrated householder it has & certain offbeat charm. Sincerely yours, ■ “A CITIZEN” Two CDCI Men At Conference Two members of Clinton Dis­ trict Collegiate Institute board attended a conference of .the Ontario Association of School Business Officials in Niagara want to get home and1 watch Bonanza. Judas is sore because he’s just learned he’s the villain in the piece. And you grope off to work in the dark Monday morning. And you have a rough day. Aid you come home and look at the mail; two whopping insurance premiums, a fuel bill that makes you want to, run for the nearest travel agency, and a notice from the bank that your account is' overdrawn. Oh Well, it's a great life if you don’t die from sheer living. Falls this week (Sunday to Wednesday). Attending were. Robert Peck, chairman of the property com­ mittee; Orval J. Engelstad, member of the finance com­ mittee' and L. R. Maloney, bus­ iness administrator of the sch­ ool. Business officials from separ­ ate and public school boards took part. Among speakers were Dr. Marcus Long, Tor­ onto; Dr. Z. 8. Ph'imister, the deputy minister of education and Douglas C. Henderson, Etobicoke1, who is president of the association. Their are 500 members of this educational organization of school business officials. --------_o----------- Ontario Hydro' ranks high a- mong the world’s producers of low-cost power. One cent’s worth will fry 18 bacon and egg breakfasts or boil enough water’ f or 49 cups of tea. Business and Professional / 1 Directory ELECTROLUX (CANADA) LIMITED Vacuum Cleaners, Floor Polishers and Rug Shampooers Sales and Service Bonded Franchise Dealer ‘Demonstrations Arranged ORVILLE STANLEY 202 Rattenbury Street East Phone 482-9574 OPTOMETRY INSURANCE J. E. LONGSTAFF OPTOMETRIST Mondays and Wednesdays 20 ISAAC STREET . 482-7010 SEAFORTH OFFICE 527-1240 K. W. COLQUHOUN INSURANCE & REAL ESTATE Phones: Office 482-9747 Res. 482-7804 JOHN WISE, Salesman Phone 482-7265 G. B. CLANCY, O.D, — OPTOMETRIST — ' For Appointment Phone 524-7251 GODERICH R. W. BELL OPTOMETRIST The Square, GODERICH 524-7661 Classified Ads. H. C. LAWSON First Mortgage Money Available Lowest Current Interest Rates INSURANCE-REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS Phones: Office 482-9644 Res. 482-9787 H. E. HARTLEY LIFE INSURANCE Planned Savings . . . . . . Estate Analysis CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE CO. Clinton, Ontario ALUMINUM PRODUCTS For Air-Master Aluminum Doors and Windows and Rockwell Power Tools Bring Quick Results' A. M. HARPER CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS 55-57 SOUTH ST., ' TELEPHONE GODERICH, ONT.524-7562 JERVIS SALES R. L. Jervis—68 Albert St. Clinton — 482-9390 THE McKILLOP MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Office —* Main Street SEAFORTH insures: • Tdwrl Dwellings • All Class of Farm Property • Sumtoer Cottages • Churches, Schools, Halls Extended coverage (wind, Stnoke, Water1 damage, falling objects etc.) is also available. Agents: Jariies Keys, RR 1, Seaforth; V. J. Lane, RR 5, Sea­ forth; Wm. 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