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Clinton News-Record, 1967-06-22, Page 4Page 4--~Clinton News-Record—-Thurs,, Jutte 22,. 1967 Centennial Caravan Good For Children SUGAR AND SPICE by Bill Smiley It Gets a Fella Down THE EXCESSIVE heat of last welt did not seem to keep hordes -of people away from the Centennial' Caravan which was in Goderich and Seaforth on Sunday and Tuesday respectively. Those who took time out to see the displays were well rewarded for their effort in the hot, humid air, School ,children particularly were out in droves to see through the his* torically-dressed trucks. School boards very rightly gave the students time off or transported them tp the site' to wit­ ness for themselves a bit of Canadiana. ’ And once again, very likely, it was . the children who will gain the most from the Caravan’s visit to the area, Though older folk can look, Warn and appreciate, children can imagine and remember with minds uncluttered by- prejudice, hatred, financial worries and political leanings h, i ‘ And so often 'said before, nothing much of the Impact of Centennial Year will he known until the children of today become the mothers and fath­ ers, the teachers, the businessmen, the ministers, the homeowners,- the citizens of tomorrow. Then suddenly, we will know whether the drive in > Centennial Year to instill pride of country- and pioneer courage in the minds of the people was worth the effort and ex­ pense. * ' For those who have ’missed the Centennial Caravan because of other commitments, it will return to Huron County at Exeter in October. Try to see it then, It comes only once in every hundred years, you, know. ■ Everybody Will Miss Evelyn Hall The worfd knows very few really fine people; a town like Clinton even fewer. One truly good Woman in this municipality has -passed away and will be .sadly missed by all those who came in contact With' her. Evelyn Hall was more than Just the town librarian. She was the heart and soul of the reading centre in Clin­ ton and the inspiration for many faith­ ful library users. Her ready wit and quick smile made her a favorite with many; her kindness endeared her to all. Her advice on book selections for the younger folk will be greatly missed. Though she was tiny in stature, Miss Hall was a tall example of man­ kind as God originally intended it to be. Like the heroine in many of the books she distributed, Evelyn Hall was gentle and gracious, respected by every­ one who knew her. Do We. Really Understand Teenagers Baby Buffalo Born at Expo Keeping up the steady stream of news about animals born at Expo ’67 — kangaroos, germ-free mice, etc. — is this week-old baby bison born in one of British American Oil’s wildlife exhibits in Notre Dame Park. It’s hard to believe that this shaky little ball of fur may eventually weigh a ton! His Momma hails from Winnipeg’s Assiniboine zoo. From Our Early Files . . . Teenagers seem to be the perennial problem as far as adults are concerned, and recently several newspapers have commented about the number of demon­ strations planned and staged by young people. Not too long ago, high school stu­ dents in Sarnia marched. through the city streets chanting, “We want a gym”. Editor of the Sarnia Gazette made some rather strong statements in an editorial directed at the “hep” crowd which seems to have “what -the hell” attitudes and “who the hell are you” smirks. In last week’s Exeter Times-Advo- cate we note the editor there received committments, it will return to Huron was apparently unhappy with the policy of the local paper which prints the names of law offenders. This week/this newspaper and the people in the town of Clinton 'were chastised by a teenage girl who deplored their “disinterest”. Our first thought is to wonder where these kids get the gall to stand up and spout off with' their limited experience concerning such important matters as school finances, the freedom of the press and community spirit. Certainly youth should be allowed to think and to speak if it has something worthwhile to say or a sensible solution to offer. Too often, though, it is a demon­ stration for the sake of demonstrating — or'a letter -to unload frustrations and natural desires to rebel against some­ thing, anything. Z We have no desire to kill the firey enthusiasm for change that controls every fibre within the young. That would be to stifle progress and to hin­ der the normal growth of our nation. We would like to see it better controlled and aimed with positive pre­ cision at the true heart of the matter only after much soul searching and study. Thoughtful deliberation auto­ matically sifts the real from the imagin­ ary and is the main difference between responsible adulthood' and impetuous youth. . As the old saying goes, “Isn’t it a pity that nature wastes youth on the young and wisdom on the old?” We’re Making Progress Against Canter THE CONSISTENT reduction of stomach cancer within -the last 10 or 12 years is one of the most encouraging developments in the fight against cancer. - Man’s ability to control cancer has , always been closely linked -to the loca­ tion, of the disease. The toughest can­ cers to reach have had the lowest cure, rate. The easiest to control are those on. or very near the surface of the body. For instance, the death rate for skin ■ cancer is almost ’zero, but the chances of survival with lung cancer are less than 10% because, by the time it is diagnosed, it has spread too far for surgery. Stomach cancer, Which is inaccess­ ible and very dangerous, has surprised doctors by showing an unusual reduc­ tion an death rate for the past 20 years. ' This reduction has been brought about ■by a decrease in incidence rather 'than by an improvement in diagnosis or treatment. • Once it was the greatest cancer killer among men but in 1958 it was found that in Canada lung cancer had taken its place and it has continued to increase its lead ever since. Although there is no certain reason for the drop ' in deaths due to stomach cancer, it seems probable that it is related,to an improvement in the diet made possible by affluence and by improvements in the refrigeration and storing of food. These and many other puzzles about where and how cancer' strikes are being carefully studied by re­ searchers under grants and fellowships from the National. Cancer Institute. A record figure of $3,188,544 has been awarded for. 1967 for basic cancer re­ search. Most of this\ money has been raised by the annual April Campaign of the Canadian Cancer Society. The educational programme of the Society operates through units and groups in every part of Canada, all dedicated to the objective of getting every person to check with their doctor immediately on observing any symptom which could be > cancer. Today this is the best insurance against the risk of cancer’. » 75 Years Ago HURON NEWS-RECORD Wednesday, June 22, 1892 The New Era is advocating prohibiting cows running at large in Clinton. However the Londesboro villagers are raging about sheep. The Doherty Organ Co. is shipping a large number of or­ gans to Great Britain. Jas. Fair Sr. spent Sunday in Detroit visiting his daughter, Mrs. Dr. Campbell. S. J. Andrews, chairman of the cemetery committee has called for tenders, for the pur­ chase of hay in the cemetery to be received by’ him, up to Saturday, June 25th. *1* Mt THE CLINTON NEW ERA Friday, June 24, 1892 -The act passed at, the recent session of the Ontario Legisla­ ture to prohibit'the sale of to­ bacco, cigars , or cigarettes to persons under 18 years of age is now in operation. Scarlet fever is skirmishing around here. Freddie, the third son of John Middleton, Goderich Township, is improving in health. Fred Tomlinson and Len Mc­ Connell of the London Road have purchased a threshing outfit. ' A large number of men as­ sembled at Robert Elliotts, 4 concession to assit in raising his new barn. 0, Woman! ESTRANGED WIVES in New Delhi now have a place to go when hubby says “Out!” A special rest home has been opened with a standing invi­ tation to women from 15 to 50. No children are allowed, room and board are free and there is no charge for legal advice for those desiring it. The only obligation the ladies have is to help with the cooking and cleaning* According to its sponsors, the All­ India Women’s Conference, the estab­ lishment will provide “any psychiatric help that will enable the women to go back to their husbands.” That shouldn’t be difficult. The place can accommodate 4 25 of the estranged females at one time, and any woman forced to live with 24 others will probably throw in the towel and return to the old man. In its first week of operation, only one applicant showed up. Clinton News-Record feRA THE HURON NEWS-RRCORO Established 1881 Amalgamated 1924 Published Every Thursday At The Heart Of Huron County Clinton, Ontario, Canada Population 3,475 A. LAURIE COLQUHOUN, PUBLISHER rfij car rsa PH V.. Sfan«d contribution! to fhft publication, ar* th* oplnlom of fhi writer* only, and do Sot M«c«M«rHy axpratt fha *!•*» of fha n«wip*p«r. AWfiorfeStTM* Saeond CI*h Mall, P«t Offlca D«partmant, Ottawa, Mitf for Faym«n» bl, Poring* Tn C«h SUtSOHfPTIOM MATES: Fayabla fa advance — Canada aSd ©raat Irlfafa: |BjM a yaar; United Itetea and Fortfans 4.90, Single Copteu II Cante. THE CLINTON NEW Established 1805 55 Years Ago THE CLINTON NEW ERA Thursday, June 27, 1912 Six special trains have passed up the G.T.R., with soldiers for the Goderich camp during the past two weeks. Oh account of the increased output of raw sugar in Cuba, the price of granulated sugar has been reduced from $5.29 to $5.19 per cwt* ■Mrs. G. D. McTaggart gave a thimble tea oh Monday after­ noon, in honour of Mrs. Tucket of Nova Scotia who is a guest at the Manse. t)r. and Mrs. Axon went to Bayfield on Monday.* * * CLINTON NEWS-RECORD Thursday, June 27, 1912 Miss Merle Moore is visiting this week with Hensall friends. During the Week ending June 15, the Clinton Motor Cat Com* party shipped a five-passenger touring Car arid a two-passenger roadster to Saskatoon* During the week ending June 22, the Company had a banner- week* They turned out one-ton truek, two-tori truck arid a five-pas- senger toutihg ear all to be Shipped to Winnipeg, arid a two* tort truck shipped to Johnnie Dodds, Seaforth, the noted soda and ginger aie hiartufaCturer. At the close of Clinton Bus* iness College for the summer vacation, Miss Ward presented silver medals to Fred O., Law- son fob the highest average mark- in book-keeping and Miss Florence McClure of Porter’s Hill was the winner in the sten­ ography department. Miss Maggie McLeod, Bay- field left last week for Detroit where she has accepted a pos­ ition. w 40 Years Ago CLINTON NEWS-RECORD Thursday, June 23, 1927 Diamond Jubilee celebration in commemoration of Confeder­ ation will be held in Clinton on July 1st. The day’s program will commence with the "Grand Parade” consisting of various classes, with generous prizes. Prizes awarded for gentlemen’s driving outfit of 1867, gentle-, men's driving outfit of 1927, decorated cars,- trades floats, farmer's turnout, organization floats, decorated bicycles, comic floats, jazz bands ■ and best clown. In the afternoon 'the school children will parade to the Recreation Park where 700 rural youngsters expressed their willingness to join them. The presentation of the bronze medals to the children will be followed by races and men’s soft ball tournament. Old and new time dances are arranged for the evening program in the Old Time and Town Halls. Canadian Nation Thanksgiv­ ing will be observed at a church service on Sunday, July 3rd at 2:30 p.m. David Dewar Jr. who has ■been attending Normal school at Toronto, is home for the long vacation. Miss Alvetta Brigham of St. Thomas is home for the sum­ mer vacation. • Miss Edna Wise had a music recital in Owen Memorial Hall on Wednesday evening. About 1.50 people attended. 25 Years Ago CLINTON NEWS-RECORD Thursday, June 25, 1942 Mr. and Mrs. Carl Cox and Master Jerry of Goderich, visit­ ed at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Whitmore. Sergeant and Mrs. Stewart Schoenhals and little son of Long Branch were weekend Vis* itors with her parents, Mr. and Mrs* Thos. Elliott. The 7th annual Lions frolic drew one of the largest crowds here last Wednesday night. The portion of Main street from Nd. 8 highway intesectioh north to Rattonbury was fenced off* ThC R.A.F* Radio School orchestra played fob dancing in the town hall and all trainees were given late passes which helped to swell the Crowd by several hun­ dred* Local prize winners' for various draws are US follows i $1.00 Victory bond wort by'A* Shaddick, Londesboro; other prises, Fern Read, Dorothy McIntyre, Mrs. Ed Wise, Mrs* J. C. Shearer, A. J. McMurray, H. E. Rorke, Thomas Grealis, C. E.'Mutch, Eva Cluff, Ross Elliott, E. J. Mossop, Arnold Dale, Mrs. L. Stevens, H. F. Berry, ■ Jean McCallum, . Ray Carter, John McIntyre, Gordon Lawson, Mrs. Jacobs, Mrs. W. William, Mrs. Howard Snell and Mrs. George Beattie. Sergeant Pilot Charles Mutch, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mutch, fighter pilot, at­ tached to a squadron of the RCAF is now in Malta. 15 Years Ago CLINTON NEWS-RECORD Thursday, June 26, 1952 Effective July 1st, R. S. At- key has sold his interest in the business of the Clinton News- Record to F. M. and H. J. Me? Ewan and A. L. Colquhoun. Mr. Atkey is purchasing the Chron­ icle in Arprior, Ont. It was reported that the foot­ ings necessary in the erection of ,fhe new Legion hall have been completed. F/O and Mrs. M. G. Dar- ville and daughter Janice, Mon­ treal are expected to arrive Fri­ day to visit Mrs. Darville's par­ ents, Mr. and- Mrs. Ed Wen- dorf. Two students from CDCI, Joanne Castle and Jerry Teb- butt, have been picked to at­ tend the Department of Edu­ cation Ontario athletic training camp. Murray Draper and A. L. Colquhoun left today on a week’s holiday trip to New York City. V ' 10 Years Ago CLINTON NEWS-RECORD Thursday, June 27, 1957 There are two resueitators available, capably handled by our local fire departments — Bayfield and Clinton. The fire­ men constantly train themselves in the use of the resuscitator . * * Don’t forget that it is available if someone does hap­ pen to become overcome with water beyond his depth*. The re-built barn measuring 75 X 64’ has been going up steadily at the farm of Elgin Porter, Bayfield, during the past week. Under the direction of Sid Martin, there were 90 men at work. Miss Joyce Bell who has taken a position: With Stanley’s Market in Grand Bend for the summer,- was home over the weekend* Mrs. Fred Mutch is in De­ troit, Mich*, attending the grad­ uation of her grandson, Charles Edward Mutch, and paying an extended visit with her Sori, and daughter-in-law, Mr. arid Mrs* Jbhh Mutch* • ■ ———-o . Classified Acta Bring Quidc Results If you are about to enter aft institution, it helps consider­ ably to know the written and unwritten rules, what the grub, is like, and what you can get away with, As a £Q-year inmate .of that great institution known- as Marriage, may J be of help to those thousands who are go­ ing tp leap before they look, in this merry rnonth of June? In this particular institu­ tion, unlike most, the written rules are almost non-existent. Even the vows are delivered verbally. This, of' course, is one of the great flaws in marriage. In my opinion, no wedding should take place ’ until both parties, in the presence of witnesses, have signed a writ­ ten contract. During the drawing-up of the contract, every man should be repres­ ented by a lawyer who has been married for 20 years,' every woman by her mother. . ■ What a deal of heart-burn-, ing and soul-searching, re-» Bell Telephone Buys McKillop 'Phone System Reversing an earlier decision, the subscribers of McKillop Municipal Telephone System ap­ proved its sale to the’Bell Tele­ phone Co,, at a, price of $80,000. At a meeting a few months earlier subscribers agreed to a- proposal tp amalgamate with the Brussels and Blyth systems to form a pew company. This was then considered by Mc­ Killop Township Council with alternatives also discussed. Two proposals 'were considered — one, to, sell out to Bell, the other — by Maitland Teleser­ vices Ltd. to purchase the sys­ tem by delivery of 6,435 shares of stock in the company at a par value of $10 a share. The offers were read at the meet­ ing by P. D. McConnell, Sea­ forth, Commission solicitor. McKillop Reeve, Kenneth Ste­ wart chaired the meeting, which was held outdoors at Winthrop. . William J. Leeming, commis­ sion chairman and Harry Snell, a former chairman, said it was considered necessary to sell as the system is too small to op­ erate economically. Commissioner Allan Campbell said he understood that Bell's best offer was $35,000. Secretary James Keys said there were 412 subscribers. Commissioner George Camp­ bell said all the McKillop, Sys­ tem’s debentures would be cleared this year. Beecher Scott, representing the Bell company, said if his company’s offer was accepted every subscriber would have a Bell telephone. The Bell Co. re­ presentatives said they were ready to take over the system immediately, James M. Scott and Allan Campbell were appointed-scru­ tineers for a ballot vote. The vote was 'in favor of the sale to the Bell Co. — 138 for,1 with 65 against. ------—--------O----------------- COLD CAPERS ’Among the variations of the Scotch Reel, traditional folk dance of Scotland, is the Reel of Tulloch — a routine which originated because of human misery. According to legend, the' belated minister of a Tulloch country church usually found his waiting congregation cavort­ ing to keep warm. Their be- naviour led to the development of the dance which made this village famous. Business and Professional Directory ” OPTOMETRY j INSURANCE ~ J. E. LONGSTAFF OPTOMETRIST Mondays and Wednesdays 20 ISAAC STREET For appointment phone 482-7010 sEaforTh Office 527*1240 G. B. CLANCY, O.D. — OPTOMETRIST For Appointment Phone 524-7251 GOUfeRlCH ft. W. BELL OPTOMETRIST The Square; 0OD£hlCHs 524-7661 crimination and retaliation, such a document could pre­ vent I, ’ \ What would be in the con* * tract? Anything you like: who handles the money; who does the dishes; who gets up with the baby; who gets out how many nights a week; how'high the bedroom win­ dow is to be up; number of children. The possibilities are illimitable. There should ^also be a clause stating that the whole contract will be reviewed and redrawn every two years, This would provide a regular and endless source of income for 20-year-married lawyers. But let’s get on. No matter how airtight the contract, it is the unwritten rules of the institution that will make you come up gasping for air, For the men. Some things you should accept without question. First, you’ll neyei’ win an argument, so. don't argue. Just quietly admit you are wrong and then go ahead and do what you know was right all the time. Second, she’s going to make you a "better” man. Even though she thinks you’re per­ fect on D-day, she’ll soon find room for improvement. The only defence against 'this is passive non-violent resistance? My wife has been trying to remold .me for two decades, and I’m proud to. say I’m not a “better” man than on my wedding day. In fact, I'm worse, as, far as she’s con­ cerned. "Hopeless,” is the way she puts, it, and nowadays she tries to improve me *. only about once a month. . For the ladies. You, too, will find the' unwritten rules work best, even though you have to make them .up as you go. I could write a book of unwritten marriage rules, but will limit myself today to only a couple. For example, the only way you’re going to make the bum work hard and get a head in the world is to keep him con­ stantly, and deeply, in debt. This is a cinch, in these days of easy credit. Second, keep him on the defensive.' About everything. Compare him aloud with your brothers, your father, your male neighbours. He’ll feel guilty all the time, and you can make him jump to it like a trained chimpanzee. For both sexes, a few gen* eral tips. Marriage, despite the women’s magazines, is not a beautiful fusing of two minds, hearts and souls; nor is it simply a matter of give and take; neither is it a for­ mula of sharing, of communi­ cation, of “talking things out.” That's a lot of poppy­ cock written by women who have been divorced twice. Marriage is a ruddy armed truce, that’s what it is. The only difference is that there are no Big Powers to get in­ volved. If it turns into a cold war, or a hot one, depending on the situation, you have to fight it out for yourself. After a few years, you get mighty good at skirmishing, advancing and retreating, consolidating your position, and setting up an ambush. About kids. Have them early and have lots. After the first novelty of living,with a. strange woman (or man) wears off, it is in them that you will' find your greatest joy — and sorrow. They keep you young. They drive you crazy and keep you from go­ ing insane. Let’s see. I think there was one other item. Oh, yes, the grub. It’s usually pretty good, after the first year or two. Bless you my childreh. K. W. COLQUHOUN INSURANCE & REAL ESTATE Phones: Office 482-9747 Res* 482-7804 JOHN WISE, Salesman Phone 482-7205 H C LAWSON First Mortgage Money Available Lowest Current Interest Rates INSURANCE - REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS Phones: Office 482*0644 Res. 482-9787 ALUMINUM PRODUCTS ForAir-Master Aluminum Doors and Windows and Rockwell Power Tools JERVIS SALES PL L, Jervis**-68 Albert Si* Clinton—482-9390 i