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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1967-09-07, Page 2•f- i 4 From our early files . , , J V many eggs We would suspect that some Clin- j ton people have heaved a sigh of re­ lief, now that Defence Minister Paul Hellyer has reassured everyone that he does not foresee a time in the immedi-< at future when Canadian Forces Base Clinton will be closed down. With the shut down of CFB Cen­ tralia just 20 miles south of here, some ’ persons have speculated that the Clin­ ton base might fall under the Federal Defence Department axe as well. Re­ cent reports that the school of food services will be moved from CFB Clin­ ton to Camp Borden have quickened conversation along this line. To be truthful, constant tension surrounds those who work at CFB Clin­ ton, or benefit—directly or indirectly— by its existence within one mile of the town limits. We wonder if such tremendous importance should ever be attached ’to one industry. Although CFB Clinton is a stable multi-million dollar employer in the area and one which would be sorely missed for other reasons than financial nterests, we question the wis­ dom of tossing all the eggs in one basket. Our favourite Parents of Clinton and area youngsters who enjoyed the Lions sponsored trip to Expo 67 last month— in fact all adults in the district—shou.^. s be mighty proud of the showing made by the kids at their lodgings in Mont­ real. We understand the group from this part of Huron County were given special mention by the Lions officials ats the camp n the Quebec city as being a well-behaved intelligent representa­ tion of Canadian youth. Rather than join the ranks of adults who remember only the un­ favorable comments about young people, we choose to lead, a public "three cheers" for the kids who car­ ried the Huron banner so ably to the World's Fair, It is reactions like this which em­ phasizes the wholesome element in the 9 I PAGE is fortunate to be locatedClinton is fortunate to be located in the heart of Huron, one of the best agricultural counties in the province; only ten miles from one of the main tourist streams in the Dominion; minutes from several cities and all they offer. The town itself offers fine edu­ cational centres, excellent hospital ser­ vices, good shopping and recreational facilities, a variety of churches and social opportunities to suit every taste. Surely Clintonians need not des­ pair of the future, providing a progres­ sive, aggressive pace is embarked upon, by the committees set up to encourage other enterprises to come here. ambassadors teenage population. Fortunatey for everyone, not all are bad-mannered boobs who call themselves "hippies" or "the in crowd" or whatever name is applied, these days to the. groovy group 'twixt 12 and 20. Such reports speak well of the Huron way of life, too. We doubt there are many youngsters here who grow up deprived of those things necessary to healthy, happy living. Home, school and church are a proper threesome which moulds most young minds here and accounts, we expect, for the ex­ ample our young folks set while touring Expo. So join us in a tip of the hat to the fine bunch of kids who left a favorable impression in Montreal about this part of Ontario. No worthier am­ bassadors could have been found any­ where. The womans Since Betty Friedan wrote her best-seller, Feminine Mystique, detail­ ing just how men brain-washed wo­ men into staying in the kitchen for so many centuries some women have had the uncomfortable feeling that she may be right. Now we have—in Canada— the Royal Commission on the Status of Women. When the Commission became a reality this spring, waves of doubt and praise swept the nation's press—at the idea of women having their very own ... government study. One of the plus facts hopefully flowing out of the hearings, may be a heightening of women's opinion of themselves—a senso of their own im­ portance and contribution ih the mod­ ern worlds In the past women have had a di$tres$ing tendency to downgrade their abilities and effectiveness both inside and outside the home sphere— and men have believed them. Much has happened in the 50 years since women got the vote. Two world wars, the atomic age, the pill, enlarged job and educational oppor­ tunities, streamlined housework, up­ heaval from rural to urban to high rise living, and the gradual disintegration of traditional religious and moral values have left their mark on both sexes. But setting up of the study is a brilliant move. What is really amounts to is a national group therapy session. For the next few months, during com­ mittee hearings, Canadians are going think, talk, fight And read about the many facets of women and the family. Perhaps in the end, whan the report i$ published, we will all feel relieved and cleansed. Clinton News-Record TH£ CLINTON NEW ERA Amalgamated THE HURON NEWS-RECORD Established IMS 1924 Established 1M1 Amalgamated 1924 Publithtd Every Thursday At The Heart Of Huron County Clinton, Ontario, Canada Population 8475 on no , ceitn Bn SlfMd ceMrlbufMt 1» Hilf fwbUcaflon, AjWftloiw. •I-Hm Mh, d« atrt «pr**t tta vhwi of AeHwrhW M leceM CUm M«H, Net Offle* Deeartflwrrt, Cttow*, and for Rayman* of FoHafa la Cat* MMCMUPflOM RATtl! feya M* I* Wwm - Canada awl Oraat IrHalai OMM • root; IMUmI Mata* aa4 fatale*: iJB, SMI* C*el*»’ •> CaMi.- 75 years ago CLINTON NEW ERA Friday, September 9, 1892 The I.O.F. lodge was organ, lzed in Bayfield on Friday night with a membership of twelve. John Diehl of Stanley has pur. chased the farm known as the Cyrus /Turner farm for the sum of $4200. An exciting bicycle race be. tween Mr. Yellowlees and Messrs Kitt, E merson, Wilmot, and Downs took place opWed- - nesday evening. The run was to Kippen and back, a distance of 20 miles. Dr. Shaw was ap* pointed referee and Yellowlees was the vietpr returning in one hour, fourteen minutes and 4Q seconds. Mr. Blatchford of the Clinton Organ Co,, is at Toronto ex­ hibition with their exhibit of organs, Messrs. W,H. Elliott andSid- ney Smith both invested in one of Fred Rumball’s buggies last week. The Presbyterian Choir con* cert was held Friday evening with the hall being packed in aid of a new organ. Many local and famous artists took part. The proceeds amounted to about $115. HURON NEWS.RECORD , Wednesday, September 7,1892 The Ontario Street Methodist Church adopted the envelope system for the first time on Sunday. Last week Macpherson and Co, of Clinton shipped to Mani, toba four of their world- renowned threshing machines, representing a value of near* ly $2,000. Jackson Bros, have this week received four cases of tweeds purchased in England during the recent visit there of W. Jack- son. W.J., son of Wm. Crooks, Goderich Township, has taken a position in the Palace dry­ good store. 55 years ago CLINTON NEW ERA Thursday, September 12, 1912 price is 15 to Per basket, The Girl’s Club of Wil. Ils Church is entertaining the Modelities and Business Col* lege students in the lecture room this evening from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Messrs, Albert and Richard Vodden, and Albert Radford of Hullett and Bert Langford and his daughter, Miss Larene of town went by auto to attend the Western Fair, James Doig received a car* load of 48,000 lbs. of granite and one day this week he sent put seven finished monuments. Bert Irwin has resumed his teaching duties at Welland. James Snell and his sons Humphrey and Howard were at the Toronto Exhibition with their noted flock of thoro- bred' sheep and received many prizes. The specimens they ex. hibited at Toronto are now being Shown at the Ottawa Fair where, they are in charge of Master Howard, 40 years ago CLINTON NEWS.RECORD Thursday, September 8, 1927 Fred Ford of Goderich Town- ship has purchased John H. Wise’s cottage in Joseph Street. Mr, and Mrs, Proctor Palmer , motored to Detroit where they spent the weekend visiting Mr. Palmer’s'mother. Master Lloyd stock attended the Toronto Exhibition the past week. Mr. and Mrs. J.S, Silcox returned from their honeymoon trip on Monday. Messrs. Jack Howard, Don Murray, T.C.- Parker, Fred Heard, Ninian Heard and Chas, Scotchmer left for the Western harvest fields on Wednesday. - The new entrance to the C.N^E. Toronto was opened by the Prince of Wales on Tues- day, Douglas Thorndike of Manilla spent the weekend as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. T.H. Hardy, Mrs. Earl Porter of Goderich has been visiting her sister, Mrs. West of town and her parents, Mr. 'and Mrs. Henry East of Hullett. l Who the 1957 Queen’s Gul- neas winner, won the senior judging competition. Ephriam {Snell, winner of the reserve champion ram and both the champion and reserve cham­ pion ewe for his Leicester flock exhibited at the Western Fair, Sharon Thompson entered Stratford General Hospital school of nursing last week. Miss Ann Trott and Miss Mary Carbert, both secondary school students, have enrolled at St, Joseph’s Academy, Lon­ don. MJss Jessie L. Metcalf left on Sunday for Detroit to jr.o*. sums her duties on the faculty of Wayne University, Jacqueline Cluff left on Monday to attend OntarioTea* cher’s College at London. Delphine and Maxine Hunking have returned from a motor trip to. Florida and other southern points. Mr, and Mrs. Robert Varley, Billy, Marion and Jimmy, St. Catharines, spent the weekend visiting Mr. and Mr.is, Norman Baird and other friends. Business and Professional Work on the new Carnegie Public Library in Seaforth as* sumed definite shape today when the first sod was turned by William Hartry. The building will be of Milton red pressed brick, two stories high to be completed by September 1,1913. The carpenters are this week busy putting up .the addition to toe dwelling of Thos. Baird, of Brucefield. Miss' Mayetta McCartney of Goderich spent Sunday with her aunt, Miss Sarah Tebbutt. Dr. J.C. Gandier left on Mon­ day for Chicago where he will ■ spend a few weeks studying the diseases of the eye. The Model School class has organized a" Literary Society. The paper edited is to be cal. led “The Model School Echo”. The editing staff will consist of Editor in Chief - Fred Slo. man and assistant editors - Miss Rebecca Woods and Miss Margaret Smith. On Tuesday, Tozer and Brown have engaged two expert design, ers and demonstrators who will be displaying'the greatestrange of fall suits, evening dresses, waists and winter mantles for the local women and misses to inspect. r CLINTON NEWS.RECORD Thursday, September 12, 1912 Cantelon Bros, have been shipping from two to four hun* dred baskets of plums per day ’ during the past fortnight. The , LETTERS »» EDITOR Sir:. I ahi the daughter of the late Lewis H.D. (Louie) Macleod, who was well known in Bay- field and Goderich for his fish* ■ ing and pleasure cruising boat, the “Helen MacLeod H”, which he built. Many a time I went with my father on the lake, and strug­ gling through the mouth of the north and south piers; he told me often of the terrible whirl­ pool and under-cUrrent between the two piers. Also, on the north Side beach there is a bottom­ less water, I remember the night that a young airforce chap, AC1 J.N.H, Gagnon, one of four boys from the Clinton Air Base, drowned in the whirlpool which pulled him under. The drowning took place In 1953. The same year a girlfriend of mine was saved by my sis­ ter from the very same spot. I felt that there should be a warning sign io swim at your Own risk, or a sign “no swim­ ming allowed” put up. Some* thing to this affect, aS it may save a life in the near future, Sincerely yours, Margaret (MacLeod) Fawcett Pine Haven, RR#1 Parr Line, Varna, OntAHck Not all efbws are black; some hive brightly-colored feathers. 25 years ago CLINTON NEWS-RECORD Thursday, September 10, 1942 Dr. F.G, Thompson returned from overseas on the noon train on Monday. Mrs. Thompson who had ■ gone to London to meet the Major arrived here on the train with hl pm. They were es- ported by the Pipe Band to toe Town Hall where .JJaypy jMq. Murray welcomed them. Am9hg toe recent enltetmeuto in the RCAF at London are Keith Reginald Dale of R.R, 4, Clinton and Francis Evans of Clinton. Arnold Makins is spend, ipg tfrte veek wito friends ip Kitchener. Ro?s Smith of Wipgham ip visiting with Mr. and Mrs.H,F. Berry of Brucefield. Mrs, John McGuire and Do. rothy visited yrith he? brother Chris, Lorrap of St, Augustipe. Miss Phyllis Manping has beep awarded a scholarship of $250, for two years’ tuitipp at the University of Western On­ tario, London. Misses Florence Aikep and Barbara Thompson pf Kitchener spent the weekend and holiday at their homes,in town. 15 years ago CLINTON NEWS.RECORD Thursday, September 18,1952 ■ Three district barns were de­ stroyed by fire during the past week. They were on the proper, ty owned by Elgin Thompson, Kippen; Arnold Rathwell, Bay- field Road and Carman Row* cliffe, on No. 4 Highway, situ­ ated south of the RCAF Station. Miss Maxine Hunking, daugh­ ter of Mr, and Mrs. Bert Hun- king, Hullett Township has been awarded a Dominion Bursary, valued at $400. Mr. apd Mrs. Stewart Taylor have returned home after visi­ ting Mrs. Taylor’s nephew and niece, Mr. and Mrs. Mac. Namara, Toronto. Elwin Merrill has recently been appointed salesman of clo­ thing and footwear at the Clif­ ford Lobb Store. G.L. Parson, Staffa,moved the former Trinity Church drive- shed which the Bayfield Agri­ cultural Society purchased, over to the Agricultural grounds where it will be used for stab­ ling exhibits of livestock at the Fall Fair. Auburn Midget baseball team won the Ontario Midget “D” title Wednesday night as they defeated Carlisle team in the playoffs. 10 years ago Thursday, September 12,1957 Miss Laurel Dale, R.R. 1, Clinton won the championship of the junior judging competi­ tion at the Western Fair and Don Pullen, R.R. 1, Granton Directory optometry INSURANCE SUGAR AND SPICE by Bill Smiley J. E. LONGSTAFF OPTOMETRIST Mondays and Wednesdays 20 ISAAC STREET For appointment phono 482-7010 SEAFORTH OFFICE 527-1240 K. W. COLQUHOUN INSURANCE A REAL ESTATE Phone*: Office 482-9747 Res. 482-7804 JOHN WISE, Salesmen Phone 482-7205 G. B. CLANCY, O*D. —OPTOMETRIST — For Appointment phone 524-7251 GODERICH H. C. LAWSON First Mortgage Money Available Lowest Current Intervet Rate* INSURANCE- REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS Phonea: Office 482-9844 Rea. 482-8787 R. W. BELL OPTOMETRIST The Square, GODERICH 524-7881 ALUMINUM PRODUCTS For Air-Master Aluminum Doors and Windows and Rockwell Power Tools JERVIS SALES R. L. Jervis —8S Albert St Clinton — 482-9390 THE McKILLOP MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Office — Main Street SEAFORTH. Insures: Town Dwellings All Class of Farm Property Summer Cottages Churches, Schools, Halls Extended coverage (wind, smoke, water damage, falling ____ ________ objects etc.) is also available. Agents: James Keys, RR 1, Seaforth; V. J. Lane, RR 5, Sea­ forth; Wm. Leiper, Jr., Londes boro; Selwyn Baker, Brussels; Harold Squire, Clinton; George Coyne, Dublin; Donald G. Baton, Seaforth. * ' r. HRB IRSURWCE . COMWUIY Attend Your FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, .(Baptist Convention of Ontario and Quebac) Paetor: Jack Heynen, B.A. NOTE—ALL SERVICES ON DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME Expo, C'est magnifique! about the time I had thought we’d be heading for home, we started out to “do” Expo. As always with our family, there were no plans, no organi­ zation. We went into the first, building we saw. It was the International Broadcasting Building. Fascinating, perhaps, for an engineer. For us, it was slightly less absorbing than a visit to the local library. The fighting began here. Kim is at the age when she abhors being dragged around by her parents. Her first pro­ posal was, “Let’s split and meet somewhere.” Would you turn loose your 16-year-old chick in a crowd of 300,000, in an area the size of a large city, when none of us had a clue about how to get back to the ferry? So we sulked our way through the telephone build­ ing. It’s a dandy show. And it was here that I first discovered that my press pass made Alad­ din's Lamp look like an old candle butt. (I just took it out. and kissed it as I write.) , See, there are these 7,000, people lined up, about four abreast, for a quarter-mile. With a press pass, you walk to the he«ul of the line, flash the pass, and your party is admit- tr at the “reserved” entrance, immediately, along with people in wheel-chairs, and comas and other conditions. The first time we did it, we felt like real skunks. I expect­ ed the enraged types in the line-up to scream and rave or' threaten to tear us to pieces. Nothing happened* The second time, I felt like Charles de Gaulle. After that, I test all cOinpunetion for the standees, and began looking for pavi­ lions with the longest line-ups. for the sheer pleasure of gate-crashing* Such is nran* Russian pavilion next* Beau­ tiful line-up. Pavilion was rath­ er like a vast department store specializing in space-travel equipment. My wife collapsed into a chair on the third floor and jr number thought she was stroke. By sheer good found our w5ay homo, ami hur­ tled that ’jono hour from Expo” in only 2U hotirs, after missing the turn-off to Alex and wandering about the Wilds of Eastern Ontario tor an hour, Bed at 2 a.m* Well, I scarcely know \vhere to start. Expo 67 is surely the greatest display of human in­ genuity, imagination and or­ ganization that has ever been assembled on the face of the earth. It’s absolutely magnifi­ cent in almost every respect. All you need to enjoy the big fair thoroughly is about three weeks, $3,000 ancl a pair of legs made of steel springs. We did it in three days, on $150, with, legs that rapidly turned to putty, if it is possible for putty to ache like a zbad tooth. We took off right after church last Sunday. As usual, “right-after-church” gradually turned into 3 p.m. Drove 150 miles. Stayed with sister- in-law. Long time no see. Big palaver until 3 a.m. Bogged another 200 through the heat to Alexan­ dria, near Montreal, where old buddy, The Man from Glengar­ ry, generous, joyous Gene Mac­ donald, had offered, free, two motel rooms for as long as We wanted. Swift tour of ancient, interesting town, drink at golf cluby dinner at the Macdon­ alds*. Same story: long- time-no-see, etc. Overflowing hospitality> even to tall, dark and handsome 16-year-old son Neil to entertain our Kim. Es­ timated departure time: ’ 1 > p.m. Actual departing time: 2.36 a.m. Up bright and early and off at the crack of noon. Fortu­ nately, as Gene had promised, it was only an hour's drive from Expo. Became biggest joke of trip. He meant by jet, bi* across-country. My better Oh highways, “Just follow the signs/’ it said. Wo did. Wo completely surrounded the city of Montreal aiid wound up in a parking lot Which Was a 30-minUte ferry ride from Expo. The regular lots are five to ten grounds. The ferry cost $L50 a person. The other lots pro­ vide & free bus. The ferry dumped us at the wrong end of Expo, just ten miles from where wo ■ wanted to be. At 3.30 p.m. wo / were at Expo. Never mind, wo ihmiiy picked up my press pass. The press building was a little bit of heaven: air-ebndilionod; food and drink reasonable; Slightly revived, and. just obviously straight Cai'goes Expo minutes front the of people having a hick, we Sunday, September 10 9:45 a.m.—Sunday School 11:15 a.m.-—Church Service ALL ARE WELCOME HERE 9:45 11:00 10:45 ■ I: 1 Ontario Street United Church “THE FRIENDLY CHURCH” Pastor: REV. GRANT MILL8, BA. Organist: MISS LOIS GRASBY. A. R. C. T. Sunday, September 10 am.—Sunday School am.—Morning Worship wGuesit Minister, Don Beck, Bayfield TURNER’S UNITED CHURCH am.—Worship. Service am.—Sunday School REV. A. J. MOWATT, C.D., B.A., B.D., D.D., Minister MR. LORNE DOTTERER, Organist and Choir Director Sunday,. September 10 9:45 ajm.—Sunday School 11:00 ajn.—jRally Day Service HOLMESVILLE 9:45 a.m.—Worship Service 10:30 am.—Sunday School ST. PAUL'S ANGLICAN CHURCH Rev. R. W» Benham, L.Th., Rector Mist Catharine Fetter, Organlet Sunday, September 10 — Trinity XVI 8:00 a.m.—<Holy Communion 9:45 a.m.—Church School 11:00 a.m.-^Morning Prayer Wed., Sept. 13—Friendship Guild Pot Luck Supper at MVs. Joe Murphy’s cottage. Transportation at Parish Hall — 6:00 p.m.Parish Wall - ST. ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH i The Rev. R» U. MacLean, ELA.f Minister ; MrS. M. J. Agrtew, Organist and Choir Director ] Sunday, September 10 9:45 a.m.™Sunday School 10:45 a.m.—Divide Worship EVERYONE WELCOME CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Rev. G. J. HEERSINK, Minister Sunday, September’ 10 • 10:00 ami.—Worship Sonvlco in Dutch' , 11:00 umr.^-lSunday School 8:00 p.m.—.Worship Service Every Sunday, 12:30 noon, dial 680 CHLO, St, Thomas, listen to '‘Back to God Hour” EVERYONE WELCOMEJLiVIlOltXVJLNJC* W-ililuVAJlVMl* > ;• maple st. GOSPEL HALL Sunday, September 10 9:45 a.m.—Worship Service 11:00 Sunday Sdhbdi 8:00 p.m.—Evening Service Speaker: Millar Tdiompspn, London. TuPS&Vr^.iOO p.m.—Prayer and Bible Study; Pentecostal Church Victoria Street W. Werner, Pastor Sunday, September 10 9:45 a.m.—-Sunday School 11:00 a.m.—Worship Service i 7:30 p.m.—Evening Service i Friday, 8 p.m.—YPU Meeting j