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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1978-09-07, Page 44 PAGE 4--CLINTON NEWS RECORD, TRUR.SPAX, SEPITMOgR 7, 1974 Huron -theatre country! With the summer season drawing to a close, it is time to reflect again on the theatre productions aviailabale to Huron County residents through July and August. Huron County must"surely be one of the few Ontario counties that can boast two fine theatres, each one thoroughly entertaining though each one distinctively different. Personal preferences count for "so much in theatre, making it difficult to assess the most suc- cessful production at each theatre. But for the purposes of this editorial, only two shows will be discussed. They are 'Oklahoma' which was staged at Grand Bend Country, Playhouse and 'The School Show', which delighted so many folks at Blyth. The unique flavor of each theatre is unmistakable.. The Grand Bend area theatre, though housed in a barn, is steeped in urban sophistication; the Blyth theatre, upstairs in a pleasant, air- conditioned auditorium, is dren- ched in grass-roots simplicity. Both are charming. "Oklahoma," a well-known. Broadway and Hollywood box office bonanza, was colorful and tuneful, backed up with a 20 -piece pit orchestra that executed the Rogers and Hammerstein score with some skill at Grand Bend. Packed houses enjoyed the production, and audiences were properly appreciative, chuckling and chortling quietly at the hurrfor and smiling and applauding in the right places for the music. "The School Show," an original play written and played by Ted Johns, was an absolutely delightful version of the teachers' strike in Huron this last school year. The music was recorded but that didn't matter to the capacity crowds. At al least one performance, audiences gaffawed shamelessly at the Johns' humor and even stepped in tune to the hoedown harmony as it filled i n between acts. Yet for those people who at- tended both shows, it wouldn't be easy to pick the one that was most enjoyable. Both seemed exactly right for the time and the place. And that's what is so great about Huron County's two theatres. They are at different ends of, the county ... and at opposite ends of the en- tertainment scale. But together they offer good entertainment at a reasonable price for Huron County residents and their guests. There is something for everybody and it is bouquets this week to both theatre groups and their faithful executives. Next summer can't come too soon. -from the Goderich Signal -Star. sugar andspice Fit to be' tied By Roger Bell (Writing for Bill Smiley, who is touring relics older than him.) For the past three years, I've been fighting (and losing) a war which I call the Great Battle of Necktie. I believe in a neck unfettered by the choking confinement of a chunk of silk or polyester. These useless cloth ap- pendages cramp my style, not to mention my fragile esophagus. They drag in my goulash at dinner, flap in my face while I'm humming along on my ten -speed, and offer an open in- vitation to whichever one of my 6'5" students wants to garrotte me for the E. term test I've just returned to him. Unfortunately, my employer and his superiors don't agree with my views on the Iiberated neck. I walked naively into work on the first day, collar open, spirits high, and was promptly in- formed of the Eleventh Commandment — Thou shalt not offend mine eyes by allowing thy throat to appear, ungar- nished in my presence; nor shalt thou sport turtlenecks, which vex me, sorely; and lest thou wish to feel the fiery lash of Unemployment, thou shalt not allow the blasphemous blue denim to adorn thy person. This accompanied by the roar of thunder, the slash of lightning, and a horrifying vision of my lovely contract, in flames. The score after , the first skirmish: Haber- dashers ---1, Roger (bloodied champion of human rights) -0. This whole thing smacks of 'the re- appearance of the great god and teller of falsehoods, Outwardshow. I thought that the bluejeaned, longhaired troops of the Youthantruth Army had laid his hideous corpse to rest after the hard- fought Battle of Hippie Junction, in the late 1960's. gut it appears that he has risen, phoenix -like, and is slinking about the land, appealing to the con- servative and the normal in all men. His insidious message is simply this: Clothes make the man. He of the neatly-coiffed head and the smartly. .Fall fair time From the . kitchen comes the temp- ting aroma of good things baking. Pies and cakes and dozens of muffins, tarts, biscuits and cookies are cooling on racks. Jars of preserves, jams, jellies, pickles and apple cider are lined up on the cupboard. If you think you're about to enjoy the most blissful meal in your life, forget it. The cook ignores your pleading hungry eyes, and a request for even just one cookie will get you a slap on the wrist and a sharp retort: "No, you can't have tailored -for -today's man -on -the -go - three -piece vested suit is superior and preferable to he of the unkempt mane and tieless torso. The multitudes will respect the former and he shall rise to dizzying heights; the latter will be as loved as a pint of prune juice in a dysentary ward and, he will go nowhere fast in the world of Big Business. Pardon me, but -- bunk! Let's follow that line of reasoning for awhile. Imagine the following scene: Adolph Hitler and Jesus Christ show up one night at your house, uninvited, for dinner. Adolph is•handsomely attired in a new $300 pinstripe wool -worsted suit, a pair of neat suede shoes, and an expensive tie with a tidy Windsor knot. Jesus, in contrast, sports only a simple cotton caftan, has dusty feet and open - toed sandals, and has (gasp — call the cops!) long hair and a beard. With me so far? If you adhere to Outwardshow's dictum -ornament is everything, character nothing — Jesus will end up eating burgers at McDonald's and you'll have a dinner guest who admires your lampshades and•seems ungrateful when'you tell him'you don't like pork. Can you conceive the idiotic situations the Appearance is Reality belief might spawn? Tobe considered a worthy cleaning lady, Mrs. Magoo would have to do your hardwood floors in an evening gown. Local sanitary engineers would sling festering piles of refuse into the back of their Rolls Royce being very careful not to get any on their tropical -weight leisure suits. skrrLs. The mechanic at your favorite garage might be adverse to fixing the transmission in your jaunty jalopy for fear he might sully his velvet tuxedo. (A positive offshoot — schools which were troubled by vandalism would have only to hang a tie in every window and not only would vandals not destroy the place, they'd rake the lawns and trim the hedges.) Yes, folks, as much as I hate to admit it—it brings a lump to my throat to say it — old Outty is alive and well. I do however have a new battle plan for the The Clinton News -Record Is published each Thur*dey et F.O. Box 14, Clinton, Ontario, C isede, NOM 110. Member, Onterle Weekly Newspeyee Association It Is registered as second cta}s mall by the post office under the permit number 0317. the News -Record Incorporated In 1024 the Huron News -Record, founded In 1031, and The Clinton New Era, founded In 1045. Total press ruts 1.200. Clinton YewsRecord Mtiniiter CenMdien C0.101..114f frtewe0404# ANwtlefletf Geiferai Mar►aget - J. /toward Althea !dl er - J001411 N. r<I/tgKrbtd , Adverfictng Dieniktbr'. Oery L. Haist N*wtc Oka*** tireoreifiiiii#0,400440411 Subocrtpttott *001 l«`adq �'1t pwr1 rrr.�;K►�w+1f.�e' upcoming round of hostilities — my friend Chenier, the artist, is going tO silkscreen a tie on fitly hairy; chesty No problem really, I'll just pretend it's mohair. What's your Opinion? Write a let- ter to the editor today and let us know too. one. Those are for the fair!" September is here; that time of the year reserved for fall fairs. There's a special business and excitement in the air. In the barn, a farmer grooms his best holstein cow, and a youngster nervously leads his 4-H heifer around an imaginary show ring. In a field behind the barn, a horse and rider spend hours racing around barrels. A little boy brushes .his dog until its hair shines. A little girl decorates her bike for the parade and asks for the tenth time, "Mommy, have you finished my costume, yet?" In a garage, the members of a ser- vice club are mounting a building, that, resembles an old-fashioned , outhouse, on a wagon. In front of a mirror, a clown is experimenting with make-up and practicing the art of making people laugh. The participants began thinking about this year's fair shortly after last year's fair ended, and they spent weeks preparingfor it. Meanwhile, the Board of Directors met several times during the year to make sure everything would be ready ; they worked hard and planned well. But many chores can't be done until the last minute, and no matter how well - organized the Board may be, little things go wrong that send members scurrying around the fair grounds. The competitors must be registered, their entries must be judged and displayed, the merchants' exhibits must be set up and the parade must be arranged. Usually before the public is ad- mitted, the judges award the winning ribbons. I envy their chance to sample all the homemade cooking, but I don't envy their responsibility of choosing remembering our pest 25 YEARS AGO September 17, 1953 Air Force Day visitors to the RCAF Station Clinton will have the opportunity to witness the official opening of the new home of the No. 1 Radar and Communications School. A.G. Grigg and Son, fuel dealer in Clinton since the firm purchased the business of J.B. Mustard Coal Co., in 1945, this week, announces the addition of the sale of fuel oil to the business. Gordon Grigg joined his father in the firm in 1950. Now compelled because of popular demand to add fuel oil to the other lines they carry, A.G. Grigg and Son have purchased a new truck. Plans for installing two oil heater units for the purpose of, heating the town hall were presented to town council on' Monday evening. Total proposed installation cost was estimated at $2,250 and the old heating unit in the basement could be used for heating the auditorium, Joanne Castle was awarded a Dominion Provincial Bursary, of $400 following completion of Grade XIII at GDCI last spring. Joanne is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.E, Castle, Dunlop Street, Clin- ton. She plans to enter the University of Western Ontario, where she will take a physical education and health course. Tom Colquhoun, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.W, Colquhoun, Huron Street and graduate from grade 12 at GDCI last spring, has won a Dominion Provincial bursary of $100 toward grade 13 this year. On Saturday, September 19, Canada notes its 7th annual Air Force Day, the day on which as many RCAF Stations as possible throw open their gates to the public to invite them to see for themselves what their Mr Force is doing. 50 YEARS AGO September 13, 1928 According to the figures of the assessor, Clinton has 365 children of school age. Ages from 5 to 8.68; 8,9.10,11,12,13-172;14 and 15. 61; 16 and 1764. Little Master Douglas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Andrews, had the misfortune to fall downstairs on Sunday last, breaking his right aria near the shoulder. The little lad is bearing his woiinds like a soldier and it is '1160ed the brokeiibohe will knit nit quicitiy r�>rid leave no trouble behlnd. the best ones. The big day finally arrives, and the festivities usually begin with a parade through town. The parade might be only two blocks long, but the people who are involved and those who watch. don't lack enthusiasm. When the marchers and onlookers gather in the fair grounds, the awards are an- nounced for the best band, best float, best horse and rider, best costume and other categories. After the speeches and official opening ceremonies, the crowd disperses. The arena or a large shed is crammed with homemade baking, handmade quilts, rugs and clothing and samples of crocheting and knitting. Contestants of all ages rush in _to see how their work was judged. The children hurry to ride the merry- go-round or buy some candy floss, while the men amble down to the barn with its show ring nearby. On the track, pony and horse races are run. Inside the track, other contests take place, such as horseshoe°pitching,log sawing and tugs -o -war. The crowd moves from one at- traction to another cheering on' the competitors. The evening might close with a local talent show. Larger towns and cities can boast of more extravagant fairs with grand- stand shows featuring top name per- formers, midways offering all the latest rides, barkers challenging people to win at games of chance and livestock competitions and horse shows attracting entries from around the province. But the root of all fall fairs lies in the small country fair with its single merry-go-round, its arena full of homemade things and its tug-o'war teams. a Look through the news -record files Beginning on Monday, September 17, the Clinton Public Library will resume winter hours. The Children's Story Hour will be observed each Saturday afternoon from two to three. The Wesley -Willis congregation, which has been worshipping with the Ontario Street congregation since their church burned down in June, have secured the use of the town hall and will hold their services in it until their church is completed com- mencing Sunday, September 23. Mr. Walter Westlake of Bayfield went to Toronto on Tuesday and returned with a new Durant car. Mr. Leo Stephenson of Constance now wears a broad smile because his wife presented him with a baby boy on Saturday. Joseph Copp, an esteemed citizen of Clinton, passed away in his home on Saturday after but a short illness. On Labor Day, Mr. Copp celebrated his 79th birthday and several members of his family were home for the occasion. He seemed in good health and was looking thfssur°nmer better than he had for some time. But on Friday morning he took a bad turn find gradually grew worse until a little after noon on Saturday when he passed away. }le was conscious up to the end and able to converse with his family. His laughter, Miss Daisy, a graduate nurse,' arrived from Toronto Friday evening and nursed him tenderly until the end. The subject of this sketch was a native of Huron County and he is survived by his wife and family of two sons and two daughters Dr. Clarence Copp, Mrs. W.E. Greig dnd Miss Daisy Copp, R.N,, Toronto' and Dr. Foster Copp of LaJolla, Cal. His eldest daughter Edna, Mrs. J.E. Doherty, died nine months ago. 75 YEARS AGO September 10, 1903 On Thursday. night last the store of Harland Brothers was broken into and the contents of the till. about seven dollars and several articles were taken. The long -vacant office of registrar :of Huron has at last been filled by the apt 'pointment bf Mr. i inial Coatsltr whom -the News -Record eittends hearty congratulations. Mr. Coate was•born in New York State,'but spent nearly~.all hitt. lite., ii'tt uni. M ttix early age heei gaged in the, dry ,gbeas business with his father and by fair dealing the firm of R. Coats and Son long since won an enviable reputation and a large trade. For 20 years Mr. Coats has been treasurer of Willis church where his services are in- deed, very highly appreciated. He is secretary of the Hullett Agricultural Society and the local horticultural society. Since the establishment of the House of Refuge he has been the inspector, for the 17 years Mr. Coats has been the town clerk and seven years ago he was also appointed treasurer. For 10 years he was a member of the town council, resigning to accept the clerkship. + Mr. Coats was a born politician and for years has been a tower of strength to the Liberal party and assisted very materially in winning several of their hardest fights. Mr. John Jones of the 3rd concession of Stanley, near Kippen, was in town on Tuesday and took advantage of the occasion to not only renew his sub to the News -Record but to pay it up to January 1905. He did so to mark his appreciation of the progressiveness of the People's' Paper. it is over 30 years now since Mr. Jones bought his present farm. It was not then an im- proved lot by any means, but by well directed industry he has made it one of the very best in the whole township and is now easily able to enjoy a well-earned ease. Mervin Brown has taken a position in one of the leading drug stores on Young (sic) Street, Toronto. Thus our brightest and best young men are one by one leaving Hensall to take responsible positions in the great business centres of Canada and the United States. 100 YEARS AGO September 12, 1878 Last week a party of ladies and gentlemen from this place .went to Point Farms, Goderich, to spend the day. While three ladies were enjoying themselves on a swing, one side of it broke, and Miss Hemphill falling therefrom, fell with her leg beneath her, sustaining a very severe sprain. Polities, politics, polities. Everybody's talking poUtic`s. . On Friday, at. the Goderich Township picnic, a young man regUestcd'the use of one of the swings for a short time, :for the two young ladies he had with him, but was point Wank refused by the two men who Were x:w g:ing, the hen beeppJ fs.ofthe;swiiig, T1s . •they- 0a1d, titO,YOUtig ladies were„Grits, The. young tiara , though't they were joking: and paralysis Dear Editor, The past year has been a significant and critical one for labour in Ontario. Likely to be remembered as the year we emerged from three years of wage controls, it was also a year of continued government paralysis on the economic front. It was a year when the cost of living rose 50 percent higher than the in- crease in average weekly wages. A year when private sector investment in manufacturing fell to 1950s levels despite the recording of the biggest industrial profits in this country's history. A year when unit labour costs dropped and Canadian workers were still blamed for our industry's lack of international competitiveness. The year ahead looks little better. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development predicts economic growth will fall well short of government estimates. The Conference Board warns that, unemployment will top the nine percent mark. Workers in this province and this country have suffered enough. They have paid their fair share. Labour legitimately expects some visible return on its investment in our economy. It expects to be able to maintain a decent standard of living. It 'expects a commitment from all levels of government to full employment and swift steps taken to reach this at- tainable goal. It expects action on a promise of strong occupational health and safety legislation. And it expects a revision of our labour codes to more accurately reflect the trade union movement's place in the mainstream of the Canadian community. The next year will not be an easy one for Ontario and Canada. Organized labour is prepared -to act in a respon- sible and positive manner if it is assured of action by business and government on the pressing problems facing the ordinary men and women of our nation. Clifford G. Pilkey, President, Ontario Federation of Labour No opinions Dear Editor: • From your appeal for "letters and the fact that no "letters" appeared in last week's issue, one could conclude that in our vicinity there are few who have opinions which they wish to publish. However, there did appear an ad- vertisement "TR UTH" upholding the inspiration of the Bible "in the original writings", a commendable attitude. Recently an Amercian newspaper published an article in which Jehovah was termed a "non-Christian god" Anyone who knows anything at all about the Bible appreciates the fact that Jesus, when refuting the Devil (Matthew 4:10) quoted from Deuteronomy 6:13, which reads, (in the American Standard version, copyrighted in 1929 by the International Council of Religious Education "to ensure the purity of the text) : "Thou shalt fear Jehovah thy God, and him shalt thou serve, and shalt swear by his name." i In addition, Peter stated: ' "The God, of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers (Exodus 6:2 3 AV), hath glorified his Son Jesus...whom God hath raised from the dead, whereof we are witnesses." (Acts 3:13-15) Despite this, some "believers" believe that, Jesus raised himself from the dead! All of us still have a lot to learn from the Bible, and that is why I believe that it is good to let one's opinions be known. If one is wrong, ad justmentg° can be made and truth can be arrived at. Sincerely yours, C.F. Barney, Clinton consequently asked him again, but received the same answer with stronger asseveration. The oldest of the two young ladies was not more than 17, and the other two years younger, so that they were not very formidable opponents to the other party. If this is a specimen of gallantry to be found among the young men of the Con- servative Party in Goderich Township, it is to be hoped an improvement will take place before another picnic is held there. On Friday afternoon last a horse and buggy could not be obtained at either of the liveries in town, every available rig having been securedfor the picnic in Goderich Township. Several cases of typhoid fever have oc- curred in town, whilst we hear of one case of scarlet fever and one of diptheria a few miles north. ,A few days since Mr. George Snell Sr., of Hullett, fell from a plum tree and dislocated his right shoulder; it required the strength of three men to replace it. This gentleman has during his life met with an unusual amount of severe accidents. He has had both legs broken, arm broken and the fingers of one hand cut off. 9,000* Readers Can't be wrong READ YHE NEWS.RtCCRD tdait bd owe 3 0 ravidors ►f c++y 1 t • • •