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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1975-05-22, Page 3- In the gown of net and embroidered lace that she wore to her wedding reception 68 years ago, 93 year-old Mrs. Harry Bartliff attended the Hospital teawith her daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Crozier. Mrs. Bartliff coMpleted her costume with the gold earrings and pendant that her mother wore at her wedding over 100 years ago. (photo by Muriel Trott) weget letters ,a►. Dear Editor.: • We feel .that any law abiding citizen of the Community, who have lived here 40, 50, yes and up to 80 years, should have the respect of the community; and that the town should provide a suitable centre in which senior citizens could meet for fellowship. At the present time, when Senior Citizen's meet in the Town Hall, about 50 people is all that can be accommodated, whereas a larger centre could accommodate more people. There seems to be considerable older folk in our community. With fellowshipsuch as this it means much to older citizens, who might not have other social ectarian gi�►b,i°� Dear Editor: It always surprises me when I read of a. Town Council welcoming a sectarian group to parade in -a town, but when a council indicates that a possible donation could be forthcoming, then it prompts me to put forth my objection. Two years ago the Black Perceptory of the Orange Order paraded in Clinton and a donation was given by council toward that parade. It was not enough that this openly sec- tarian group get a donation, but at the entrance to our town they were permitted to hang ban- ners which read "Once School." Let me inform council, that, this town is comprised of many denominational groups, who' • life, none of us are getting any younger, you know! Since the business places of the town are taking on a new look; and we must say it is a big improvement, and homes are being spruced up this Cen- tennial Year, - what better project could the town take on, as providing a new Centre for Senior Citizens? Speaking of renovating, we feel the Clinton Library should be retained as a library, for which it was intended when built; and that it and the Town Hall be 'retained as Historic buildings of our town. Yours Sincerely Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Nelson, Clinton. as By Cis Zdeb } , ,m * ,obi l afor 11 da :stay,i� the.hospita1 whikh Included We gest. of surgery and an anaesthetic, Today with surgery costing between $100 and $150, and the day rate per hospital bed set at $54, $50 won't even get a man admitted into a hospital, The discrepancy in hospital fees was just one of many differences that came to light, at the Clinton Public Hospital's Ladies Auxiliary tea and fashion show, on May 14. Highlighting the event was the honouring of 20 nurses who graduated from the Hospital's nurses' training program which closed in 1952. The oldest living grad, 81 -year-old Ruby Potter Haddy of Clinton, completed her nurses' training in 1916 and was on hand to reminisce about pre -World War One nursing. Mrs. Haddy andanother girl trained with Dr. William Gunn, one of the founders of the Clinton Public Hospital. Nurses' training was more personal then compared erninisce at Tea moments mad(i 'Y 4li+ �0= eals'-old eci oed . to the large classes taking eoues today, •, y ,. she said, •"There's jbst no warm, holey the ideas expressed by.M.rs' Haddy, 41ke. feelln in training programs now,',Ole the 1916 grad, Miss Sinclair thinks nursing sa1k �"ddin9»t a rk was stressed 194wonderfullie1dto Retinto;° to a,.gt'eater degree than book'work, Nurses "You gain something In nursing," she today ,just aren't getting enough practical laid, "It's a good character builder besides training." teaching you sympathy and un - With regards to work'' g conditions, derstanding;" nurses have a soft life,e 'We ad to work 15- There's another side to nurses' training 16 hours a day - sometime longer," she though, because one thing hasn't changed said. "They work shifts now', and there are over the years ---- the fact that girls will be more nurses on staff." a girls. • Grace Churchill Forbes, a 1928 grad, remembers when the nurses slid down the bannisters of the old hospital stairway as they worked from floor to floor. Classmates, Mary Moore Crawford and Florence Scotchner Dunn., who graduated ° in 1930, remember the night they chased stray bats through a hospital corridor. Whatever 1945 grad Betty Wilkin and 1946 grad Leila Hay remember from their days in training, however, remains a mystery. The recollection of their mischief made both women shake with laughter, but as Mrs. Wilkin put it, "what happened can't be printed by the press." Nursing is a nice life and Mrs. I-Iaddy said she would recommend It to any girl. "It's a profession that you can get back into after you take time out to raise a family." As for male nurses, "well, they're just invading a woman's profession," she said. Miss Annette Sinclair of Seaforth, graduated in 1922, and the biggest change she's noticed in nursing is ,in the nurse - patient relationship. , "Fewer nurses worked around the patients so the patients got to know the nurses a lot better," she said. Most of the Hospital Tea reveals uniforms of past Flowers, scrap books of pictures and aging nurses' uniforms transformed the usually sterile atmosphere Of the hospital into one appropriate for the Florence Nightingale Centennial Tea_. Miss Barbara Cooper R.N., the recently appointed Nursing Director at Clinton Public Hospital, was introduced by Mrs. Frank Fingland, chairman of public relations for the Board of Directors. . Clinton Public'Hbspital has enjoyed the distinction of graduating many ex- cellently qualified nurses over the years, the, last graduation being in 1952. These nurses were honoured last Wednesday May 14. Mrs. C.B. Menzies, Convener of the tea, introduced each nurse to the packed Board Room, and in turn presented them with a corsage in the hospital colours, yellow and blue, created by Mrs. Rita Ryan. Mrs. Ruby (Potter) Haddy is the oldest living graduate 1916. She appeared later in the Fashion Show hale and hearty. Everyone was delighted to see Miss Annette Sinclair 1922, the nursing. Director here for many years. The highlight of the afternoon was a Fashion Show of Nurses' Uniforms in the years past and present - presented and narrated by Mrs. Ken Wood. The uniforms dating from World War I to the present day pant suit were received with applause and delight. Visitors were greeted at the door by Mrs. Ted Davies, President of the Hospital Auxiliary and Miss Barbara Cooper R.N. Tours of the hospital were conducted and many enjoyed browsing through old pic- ture albums on display for the day. Mrs. H.C. Lawson, Mrs. Harry Ball, Mrs. Adam McMurray and Mrs. Jones poured tea. Serving in the croik ded -board room `were Mrs. Maynard 'Corrie, Mrs. Doug Bartliff; Mrs. Mervin Hanley, Mrs. Clarence Trott, Mrs. Ross Jewitt, Miss Frieda Schoenals, Mrs. Murray East, Mrs. Ed Wilson, Mrs. Doug Coventry, Mrs. Bob Campbell, Mrs. Harry Merriman, Mrs. Paul Walden and Mrs. S. G. Westlake. Many of the ladies dressed in old lace and shawls and in keeping with.the Cen- tennial theme, old fashioned scones and biscuits were served in baskets. 1 'N,EW$- ! i t,T it AY, MAYPs P 3a Township of Stanley Beginning Saturday, May 31, 1975 - Township of Stanley dum ing.grpunds will be open on Saturday and Monday only, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.fand will be open to Stanley Township ratepayers only. Council, Township of Stanley • THANK YOU I WISH TO THANK THE MANY ,PATRONS AND FRIENDS WHO WE HAVE BEEN PRIVILEGED TO SERVE OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS IN CLINTON. WE HAVE SOLD OUR TAXI BUSINESS TO MRS. JANETWALTER AND HOPE OUR CUSTOMERS WILL CONTINUE THEIR SUPPORT. ANDREW BERG CLINTON TAXI • Trade Mart planned in Clinton Manufacturers and suppliers will meet face to face at the Clinton arena when the first Huron County Trade Mart comes to town on May 28. The Trade Mart, which is closed to the general public, proposes to bring suppliers and manufacturers together to see what the other does in hopes of promoting industrialization in the County. County Development Officer, Spence Cummings said that many people were buying goods outside of the area which could be readily purchased within the County. Businesses haven't got the time to go out and hunt for manufacturers within Huron County, so they go to books that compile the names of producers, most of whom are located outside the region, he said. Mr. Cummings said he hoped both buyers and sellers would learn that time and money could be saved in dealing with firms in their own locale. Display booths will be set up at the arena, each renting for $20. Mr. Cummings said he had received a fair response from manufacturers and suppliers throughout the County and estimated about 20 booths would be set up for the Trade Mart. Eventually, he said he would like to see Trade Marts held regularly in various parts of the area, adding that Clinton had been selected for the Trade Mart's debut because of its central location. Institutional and local government buyers have also been invited for the event but firms outside of Huron County were excluded. Pater keens us in touch with "home" live very well together 'and, need none of this outdated hatred or doctrine preached in our town. One historical correction though, the commemoration is the defeat of a Catholic King of England who had followers of all denominations of that period, not as stated in the paper and I quote "com- memorating the defeat of the Catholics at the Battle of the Boyne." Let me clearly state that m. purposein writing this letter is strictly to lodge afi objection. My goal is not controversy nor is sectarianism my game. Sincerely, Seamus Doherty Clinton. Being born Dear Editor: , even had the opportunity given Talking with sincere people them to be "born again". The today, I found much misun- . "born again" 'theory needs a derstanding of Jesus' words at more objective consideration, John 3:7 (as in the King James evidently. Version) "Ye must be born again." Some Were of the opinion that being "born again" is a mandatory requirement for true worship. However, the following Scriptures would seem to in- dicate that s.uch is not the case uoted from the American candard Version),: "Moses said -,-,,See, Jehovah hath called by "name Bezalel .:. filled -him with the Spirit of God, in widom, in understanding, and - in knowledge... And he hath put in his heart that he may teach," (Exodus 25:30-34) "And the Spirit of Jehovah came upon Gideon... (Judges 6:34) "Then the Spirit of Jehovah came upon Jephthah. . ." (Judges 11:29) "And the Spirit of Jehovah .came mightily upon (Samson)" (Judges 14:6) Paul stated: "The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long- suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, meekness, self- control; against such there is no law." (Galatians 5:22,23). John the Baptist was filled ,,pith God's • spirit, but he was - not an heir of' the heavenly kingdom. "He. shall be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother's womb." (Luke n Jesus said -of J-ohrr. "Among them that are born of women there hath not arisen a greater than John the Baptist; yot he- that is but little in the kingdom of . heaven is greater than he." (Matthew 11:11) . All these were , approved Worshippers of God, and none Sincerely yours, C. F. Barney, Clinton .y Mrs„ illi an Bertrand X A 4 it1 t Hill,^mit" ' In September of 1942, I came as a fairly new bride to Clinton, having never heard of the town while having lived all my lite in Ontario. Going to Dr. Harry Oakes before our son Larry was born, I related to him how I had never heard of Clinton. Very dryly;- her:kid, (as only Dr. Oake d),. "Just thi*Mia , you missed." Our three sons were born there, but getting back to ` the paper, I receive it, lovingly sent by our very dear friend, Mrs. James Makins. Oh, I could subscribe to the paper, but it wouldn't be the same as Seniors deserve centre Dear Editor: Senior citizens may be a minority group but 675 people of age 60 or better is 22.5 per- cent of the population of Clinton. Senior citizens to a large extent are property holders in Clinton and when they were wage earners, they always paid provincial, federal and municipal taxes , and also subscribed their share to our service organizations. Previous to 1950, very few wage earners were in the salary bracket of $10,000 per year or more. Today, there are very few who are making less than $10,000 per year. "Senior citizens in the past have paid a larger percentage of their earnings into gover- e 8% on 1 year Term Deposits ALSO - ATTRACTIVE RATES AVAILABLE ON TERM DEPOSITS FOR LONGER PERIODS. Clinton Commimity Credit Union 70 Ontario St. 432.3467 nmental tax offices than wage earners are today. Hidden taxes have always paid the most of Government services. If there are only 100 citizens who would use a recreation centre built economically with no frills, and given privacy and safety features, -by all means, give the help necessary. Yours truly, Wilf A. Glazier, Clinton. receiving that bundle of newspaper, , *6' caleedless to say, t open them arefully and scan the columns for births, deaths and wed- dings. Then I read what is for sale, the church events and the editorials, and it is like a visit home. Having lived in Clinton for 18 years, it will always be "home" to me. The paper is always the same and I do not have to hunt for different items. Sometimes, I pass on news clippings to Larry in P.E.I. or to Mrs. George Grant of .Capreol. Recently, I sent a poem to my brother-in- law who has been a rural mailman for many years. I must admit, I do not know the younger Clinton generation but am familiar with names and perhaps knew their parents. We have gone back each year to visit Auntie Beth and other . dear friends:'We drove around the streets last summer, and I FARMER BILL'S Gro HhouAse= Phone Dashwood 237-3228 A Wide. Variety of * Box Plants * Shrubs & Trees * House Plants * Peat Moss * Potting Soils * Planters * Fertilizer * Chemicals * -Strawberry Plants- Open lc is Open Daily 10 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sundays 2 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Watch for our Targe sign 1 1/a E. of Shipkp on Crediton Road (County Rd. 4) toot A hum Q=; a a N�z�s�R�s A true story t ' and testing \Vh oiiki survive! if you have ever felt like giving up... you must 'eL this film. said, "Oh, I don't know how I feel." I was told, that it was a - feeling of being borne. Many businesses have changed, but it is nice to -still see Newcombe's Drug Store, Martin's Dept. Store, etc., still there. We spent our first Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Milton Wiltse, who then lived on the London road. May I say hello to them and all our old friends. I so loved the library in Clinton. Does anyone remember Miss Rudd? Could I close with this? The Clinton paper brings back many memories of the yester years and keepsthe link strong. May God bless everyone and we will be seeing many this summer. Keep up the fine paper. Again I say, it is really welcome in our home and brings happiness. SEE IT AT FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHAPEL 162 Maple Street MAY 25TH - 8 P.M. Shopping for Price? And Expecting Quality? COUNTER CASH and CARRY HasBoth SAKRETE CEMENT M1XIS 80 a 90 LB. 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