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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1967-02-09, Page 2Pag© 2 .-r Clinton News-Record —•> Thur*., Feb. 9, 1967 Editorials ...From Our Early Files . . . 75 Years Ag« Clinton Community Centre Is Started — Far From Completed LIVING PROOF that Clinton is to have a new community centre rolled into Community Park last week in the form of shovel, bulldozers and, trucks. The equipment made the first dents in the ground upon which > the $224,660 recreational building wjill rise. It has been a long haul of lengthy discussions and hours of- paper work and dozens of car trips and countless disappointments to get plans this far. Now that construction has actually be­ gun at the site there may be a tendancy to lean back to watch the miracle un­ fold. Certainly the men and women who have worked the hardest on the project are unlikely to shirk their duty now that their goal is within reach. At the same time, other citizens might forget there are still many decisions to be made and many obstacles to be over- come. We urge Clintonians to be patient and tolerant during the coming months which w*ill be busy for those who must issue the final word on various matters pertaining to the construction and equipping of the community centre. It is our hope people of the town and the four surrounding townships will trust to the sound judgment of their fellow ratepayers who will do their utmost to get quality for the least dollars. Nor should we be surprised or in­ dignant if called, upon to contribute something — either time, talent or money — to certain causes labelled “community centre”. The price ten­ dered to erect Clinton’s Community Centre does not include all the equip­ ment and “extras” that will make com­ munity life at the Centre more pleasant. Let’s Invite Royal Youngsters Too READING LAST week that Queen Elizabeth and, Prince Philip will arrive in Canada in time to participate in July 1 celebrations this Centennial Year, we suggest that an invitation be extended from Canadians to the couple’s two oldest children to travel here with their parents. We note frdm the news releases that final plans have not been made, so it is indeed possible there is yet time to for­ ward an invitation to Prince Charles and Princess Anne. Although the Queen and the Prince have made every effort to shield their children from public life as much as possible in order to afford them grow- ing-up years as ordinary as is possible for a royal child, we wbnder if the re­ strictions might be yielded for the 100th birthday party for a daughter of Eng­ land. Certainly Prince Charles and Prin­ cess Anne are to be considered now as young adults and since the Canadian visit in 1967 is expected to be short and not too exhausting, it could well be an ideal time to let Canadians meet and greet the Royal Family’s eldest son and daughter. Farmers For The Next Century AS WE drive about the country­ side this year we will notice many, many colorful metal signs swinging on the gate posts at the entrances of many, many farms. The markers tell us the properties are “Century Farms” which have been in the same family name for at least 100 years. Hearts should swell with pride at the sight of these markers indicating that the sons or grandsons of Huron County pioneers are still contributing to the economy of this great nation wfhich is observing her 100th birthday in 1967. Surely we all must hold a special warm feeling for families who have stuck with Huron County through good times and bad when better things in other communities were beckoning. Still, Huron County — or Canada either, for that matter — would not have grown as it did, had it been neces­ sary to depend entirely on the founding farmers. For every one who came and wfith their families remained, several quit when the going got tough or the faraway fields looked greener. Then others came to till the soil and make a name for Huron County in agricul­ ture'. ' Many of these new farmers have arrived in recent years from Holland, Belgium, Germany and other European countries to put down roots in this land. They have labored long hours to help to produce the food that Canada needs to feed her masses and to keep her ex­ port markets active. They have purchas­ ed equipment and food and clothes; paid taxes; built homes, schools and churches; contributed their culture; and blended with other Canadians to create a better way of living for all. Although their farms don’t have a Century Farm marker on the gatepost in 1967, we would wager that in 2067 wfhen Canada is 200 years old, the de­ scendants of today’s new Canadian farm­ ers will still be here, playing out their vital roles in the Canadian rural scene. New Hopes Raised HEADLINES in last Friday’s Lon­ don Free Press read: Chemical from human intestines found able to kill leu­ kemia cells. Story went on to say, “A chemical extracted from a bacteria found in the intestinal tract has eliminated a certain type of leukemia in mice and killed human leukemia in test-tube experi­ ments . . . The enzyme, obtainable from guinea pig serum or from bacteria nor­ mally present in the human intestinal tract, apparently-destroys cancer cells by starving them'to death . . . could not say when human tests can be started.” .. Information obtainable from the Huron County unit of the Ontario Can­ cer Society on King Street here in Clin- In Leukemia Fight ton indicates, that leukemia is perhaps the most dread type of cancer. Con­ sidered “inoperable”, leukemia takes a heavy toll each year of Canadians who are fighting to hold to life in the hope some miracle will save them. Is it possible to dare to dream that such a miracle has now been con­ ceived and that a new treatment — maybe even a cure — will prolong life for thousands who were doomed? We suggest that people must not only dare to dream, but must believe that this new chemical from intestines will kill leukemia cells in humans and save lives by the thousands each year. For through belief comes faith and from faith springs new life in hope, which is not to be denied anyone. TIIE HURON NEWS-RECORD Wednesday, February 10, 1892 **No issue on fiflQ.” a ♦ * THE CLINTON NEW ERA Thursday, February 12, 1892 Louise Walper, St. Thomas, Dak,, has purchased the farm of Jos. Hood, lot 4, 2nd con., of Stanley; 100 acres for $6,000. Robt. Colclough, of the Bay- field Line, Goderich township, was tn town on Tuesday, ar­ ranging for thef creation of a fine brick -house this summer, and |et the contract to S. S. Cooper, ft is said that in Detroit alone there are SOQmtonians. Mrs. William Walker of Kansas has sold to Mrs. H. R. Walker, lots 154 and 157, Town­ send Street. From The Gallery By HENRY F. HEALD OTTAWA — Predictions as to how long the defence unifi­ cation debate will run vary from three days to three months. At the end of the third day Industry Minister Drury, acting as government house leader, said he hoped 'the debate would wind up on. .the1 fourth day -and let the Commons get on with the bill to establish' the Canada Deposit Insurance Cor­ poration. There were no com­ plaints from the Opposition parties, but it was generally felt that Mr. Drury was being a little too optimistic. Nevertheless, the Conserva­ tives are running out of steam and the debate will likely be over before this column is read Passage of the bill has never been in serious doubt, The Social Credit Party promised it their support on the first day of debate and .the New Demo­ cratic Party defence critic .And­ rew Brewin swung his 21 mem­ bers behind it on the .third. The Soereds have always been in favor of unification and the NDP have merely used the de­ bate to press their policy of Canadian withdrawal from,, all nuclear alliances. The Credit- istes have kept mum on the subject. The current debate on the is­ sue is really superfluous. Ail-, though there was only one day of debate on the bill when it was introduced December 7 last year, unification was the sub­ ject of a long wrangle during the interim supply debate! as well as the dominant theme of, the question periods during the special summer session to settle the rail strike. To quote William Lee, De­ fence Minister Hellyer’s much- maligned executive assistant, “there were 247,000 words off anti-unification argument last December 'and I haven’t heard a new point putt forward1 yet.” He said the. opposition MPs ob­ viously have no new arguments to make so they should have the vote and let the bill go be­ fore the committee where the testimony of present land former military mien might be. able to shed some clear light on the pros and cons of a dingle uni­ fied defence force. The Tories .have suffered from the absence of Mr, Diefen- baker. Conservative leadership candidates would do well ito ponder the activities of their party in the House these days. There 'is intangible, but unmis- takeable power and presence that Mr. Diefenbaker brings to the Commons. Without hlim the question periods are listless and 55 Years Ago THE CLINTON NEW ERA Thursday, February 8, 1912 A meeting of ratepayers was held at SS 5, RuUctt on Sat­ urday, and it was passed that a new school be built. Charles Tebbutt, son off Mr, and Mrs. Fred Tebbutt, Hodmes- yi'lle, has gone back to resume Hi's studies at Guelph College, The Brucefield and Varna hockey clubs played a return game on Saturday last at Ban­ nockburn bridge, resulting in a victory for the Varna dub. During the past week J. B. Miller, of town, has taken over the implement agency of the McCormick Co. * * * CLINTON NEWS-RECORD Thursday, February 8, 1912 Results of the January exams at SS 12, Hullett are as follows: Sr. 4th, Alvin Townshend, Edith Harvey, Effie Rath, Harold Biggins; Jr. 4th, Secord Mc- Brien, Mabel Harvey, Teenie Marquis, Florence Lawson, Bert Bea com; Sr. 3rd, Neville Forbes, Fanny Lovett, May Saville; .Jr. 3rd, Jean Landslay, Wilson Rath, Olive Wright, El da Mair, Mervyn Farquhar; Sr. 2nd, Cora Jervis, Dorothy Mar­ quis, Fred Johnston; Jr. 2nd, Johnny Townshend, Bessie LindSay, Mary Wright, James Johnston, Amy McBrien; part Sr. 2nd, Nellie Beacom, Mary McBrien; part Jr. 2nd, Jean Farquhar, Edward1'Johnston; 1st Norman Wright. Teacher was H. E. Trick. 25 Years Ago CLINTON NEWS-RECORD Thursday, February 6, 1942 Mrs. E. A, Featherston, Bay-, field, left on Wednesday of last week to visit her daughter, Miss Dpris Featherston tn Toronto, Epps Sport Shop has been do­ ing a lively business lately by supplying almost a|ll the RAF at Port Albeit with sdpates and a number of the officers and their wives with skits. A successful ‘’Broom Ball” game was held at the Londes- boro rink by the young people, Friday last, Following this about 100 skaters enjoyed two hours of skating. It was decided to feature another game next Friday night between the vil­ lage and country women with Mrs. Menzies and Mi's. E. Wood as captains. FEB. 27 - MARCH 5 NEXT WEEK Canadians will spend thousands and thousands of dollars in candy stores, gift shops and card coun­ ters. They will flood the mail with en­ velopes of Various sizes and packages of every dimension. Men will make last minute dashes downtowh for the presents or the greet-' ings they almost forgot; women will fuss with special desserts and decorations; children Will cut and snip and paste; add the world will get all mushy and Senti­ It Happens Every Year mental for a few hours. lt happens every year on Valen­ tine’s Day. Still with all the ready-made hearts arid the custom-Writteri thoughts, Val­ entine’s Day is one of the loveliest specialties the year has to offer. The bright red and white associated with the celebration cheers a February-grey, cloud-filled sky, and words of live make any season Warm and beautiful. No wonder Valentine’s Day has lasted throughout the ages! Clinton News-Record THE CLINTON NEW Established 1865 era Amalgamated the HURON news-record 1924 Established 1991 Published Every Thursday At The Heart Of Huron County Clinton, Ontario, Canada Population 3375 A. LAURIE GOLQUHOUN, PUBLISHER ffl 0B ffl confrlbatfom to Sih wbfteaffwt, ars toa oehtfom •f foe wtifort only, and <ia fokauarify tohtou foe view* of H»a naWipaptr. Aattwteed m SecoM Cl**» Mail, Port Office beeartmeffo Ottawa, and for Payment of ftMtafa la Cat* SUNCRIPTIOM RATMt Payable 'te aSveaca — Canada aad Ofoat 8rNata:|MS * year: Vattad Mate* aad Rtfofoai 4.W, Ma*fe Caste*: R Caste, 40 Years Ago CLINTON NEWS-RECORD Thursday, February 10,1927 Miss Mamie Pridham of Tip­ perary School, Goderich Town­ ship, spent the weekend as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Cortess. H. A. Hovey store advertises Steiwart-Wamer radio sets for sale, ranging in price from $125 to $700 complete. Oar Diehl, Stanley Township, held a very successful wood-bee on Tuesday afternoon of last week,, and on Wednesday even­ ing entertained his friend's to a dance. Messrs. Charles and Malcolm Toms returned from Port Dover on Tuesday evening. They pur­ chased a new gasoline launch and will bring it to Bayfield whetn navigation opens. 15 Years Ago CLINTON NEWS-RECORD Thursday, February 7, 1952 Bayfield Volunteer Fire De­ partment was given a grant of $200 by Stanley Township Council for fire protection. Mayor G. W. Nott declared a civic half-holiday yesterday afternoon to all public and high school children as well as places of business, to mourn the dearth of Hi's Late Majesty King George VI. Miss Margaret Durham, Lon­ don, and George Durham, Uni­ versity off Toronto, spent the weekend with’ their parents, Mr .and Mrs. M. J. Durham, Hullettt Township. Clinton Colts stayed in the running for the OHA Inter­ mediate “B” championship by trimming Listowel in Clinton arena Tuesday evening, 5 to 3. EVENINGS: MON. - FRI. 8:30 P.M. SAT. 9:00 P.M. MATINEES: SAT. 1 P.M. AND 5 P.M. SUN. 2:30 P.M. ■Mj ^RTLIFfs ci'nton B PRICES: $3.50 - $3.00 - $2.50 - $2.00 CHILDREN 12 years and under Vz Price Mon. - Thurs. and Sat. 5:00 p.m. TlCKSTS >—■■■■ ■ ■■■■!■ I» ■■ ........ ...............JI , Special Charterways Bus Service For Every Performance ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------< THE GARDENS — LONDON Business and Professional Directory J debate is ragged. Conservative'MPs have tried to keep a sort of filibuster go­ ing without really having any­ thing to say. Much of it, unfor­ tunately, has been a sort of character assasfination of Mr. Hell yer. Those who have not been in­ clined to sink to this level of attack have .been left to remin­ isce nostalgically about • the Army, Navy and Air Force, to claim that the minister has not spelled out the future role of the armed forces or to plead the economic necessity of the military bases in their home constituencies. Whatever the merits of the argument that Mr. Hbllyer’s 65- page speech of last December does not define unification, the Members now have the bill be­ fore them and .it leaves little to the imagination. Bill C-243, An Act To Amend The National Defence Act, is a straightfor­ ward document, remarkably readable as federal statutes go. The case against unification has certainly not been made in the House of Commons. It re­ mains to be seen whether a case against (it can be made in the committee study. 10 Years Ago CLINTON NEWS-RECORD Thursday, February 7, 1957 The official opening and dedi­ cation of the new Wesley-Willis manse, will be observed on Wednesday evening, February' 13. Stanley MacDonald is taifling a layman’s training course art the United Church Five Oaks Christian Training Centre, Paris, Ont.,- during the month of February. The official opening of the renovated north wing of Clinton Public Hospital has been set for Hospital Day, Sunday, May 12. Miss Evelyn Hall reports the library has a total of 1,100 readers, with 12,000 books on the shelves. Last year 24,000 circulation was recorded at the library. OPTOMETRY INSURANCE ~ J. E. LONGSTAFF OPTOMETRIST Mondays and Wednesdays 20 ISAAC STREET 482-7010 SEAFORTH OFFICE 527-1240 G. B. CLANCY, O.D. — OPTOMETRIST — For Appointment Phone 524-7251 GODERICH R. W. BELL OPTOMETRIST The Square, GODERICH 524-7661 K. W. COLQUHOUN INSURANCE & REAL ESTATE Phones: Office 482-9747 Res. 482-7804 JOHN WISE, Salesman Phone 482-7265 H. C. LAWSON First Mortgage Money Available Lowest Current Interest Rates INSURANCE - REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS Phones: Office 482-9644 Res. 482-9787 ALUMINUM PRODUCTS For Air-Master Aluminum Doors and Windows and Rockwell Power Tools JERVIS SALES SMORGASBOARb DINNERS Again Available at Hotel Clinton SUNDAYS—5 to 7 P.M. Friday and Saturday Evenings Only "CHICKEN IN A BASKET-SUS ORDERS RY TELEPHONE — SI 35 Friday-Served from 9:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Saturday—Served from 9:30 p.tn. to Midnight Hotel Clinton Featuring "CLOUD 9" Room We Cater to Dlniiefr Patties and Wedding Receptions Phone 482-3421 for Reservations R. L. Jervis—68 Albert 8L Clinton — 482-9390 If you’re looking for a place to start on home improvements, consider these facts about electric wiring. Tc most people, hbhie improvements mean a panelled recreation room or a shiny new Set of kitchen cupboards. But there's a way to improve tho improve­ ments: modernize your home'Wiring first. Up-to-date Wiring lets you make the most of the new rootn you76 building, or thd did ona yctfre re^styling. it tots ydu place yoUi* lighting whdtfeVer you like, hhve cis many electrical outlets as you choose, and usd as many appliances 8s you Tided without popping fused. In fact, you'll notice pleasant changes ell through your home. Modern wiring can improve the etfidiency Cf your light­ ing and the performance of your appli­ ances. it puts such comforts as electric heating and air conditioning wall within your reach. It can also make a big differ­ ence to the safety and re-sale value of your home, Before you reach for your toolbox, reach for your telephone. Call a qualified electrical contractor or your Hydro. Up-to-date wiring costs less than you may think. Yet it could be your most important home improvement of alt tM.6-12fc9Wk