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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1954-04-15, Page 2CLINTON NEWS -RECORD PAGE TWO ton ht � �COr i THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD First ,issue (Huron News -Record) January 1881 • THE CLINTON NEW ERA First issue June 6, 1865 Amalgamated 1924'. An Independent Newspaper, devoted to the Interests of the Town of lintonaten nd 4 u ounper dine District; Population, 2,543; Trading Area, 10,000; Retail Market, $2,000, 000;Sworn Circulation— 2,016 Home of Clinton RCAF Station and Adastral Park (residential) MEMBER: Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association; Ontario -Quebec Division, CW• NA; Western Ontario Counties Press Association SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Payable in advance—Canada and Great Britain:. $2,50 a year; United States and Foreign: $3.50; Single Copies Six Cents Delivered by carrier to RCAF Statin .classanandAAdastralrk-25De cents a month; t paven cents a copy Authorized as second mail, Post Published EVERY THURSDAY at CLINTON, Ontario, Canada, in the Heart of Huron County THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 1954 Ile Likes Us LAST WEEK we spoke" with a young man, recently arrived, in Canada from 'Holland, who is an ideal ambassador of good will among Canadians, He likes Canada. And besides that, he is engaged in selling school furniture, which job takes him about the country, from town to town, and into conferences with some of the leading men in our nation, the school- board members. He likes them, too. Apparently before he came to Canada, this young man had met only a half dozen Canad- ians, and he said, "I had Canadians placed somewhere between the Englishman and the dollar sign that is the American." Now, after two months spent in Ontario, he is enthusiastic about Canadians and our country. "The people I meet are nice people/' he said. "They have time to talk and are interested enough to listen." This young man is finding a ready market for his Ontario -made product, and he is getting to know our province a great deal faster and better than many of us' do. His eyes are open to the benefits and beauties of our land, and he has life in another country to contrast them with. Isn't it a pleasure to know that he likes us? "Stuffed -Shirts" (Newmarket Era and Express) BESIDES THE "BIG SHOTS" there are the doubt`Te this own s"Stuffedy hi ver ios enever n, "Stuffed -Shirts". The first are usually who are the "untouchables". If he speaks at a Therey, laud invarious dressgras theyf" are in Shisperts"ch. meeting it is not to express an opinion but to bu hardly yof then waggles g his pronounce judgment. His manner conveys the but any one of thein his tail as suggestion that the meeting may consider itself do the "Big Shots". The really top-notcher honored by, his presence, The "Stuffed -Shirt" "Stuffed -Shirt" is prim, precise, pedantic, and , is like a starling among sparrows. He is not as impassive as a feather pillow. - funny, only grotesque. The No.1 Advertising Medium (St. Marys Journal -Argus) pressed us mostly was his stressing of advertis- ing that of getting a good product and then telling the people about it. "He reported that his firm allocates five per cent of its sales towards advertising of winch three per cent goes into newspapers, one per cent divided among radio, television and direct mail advertising, and the remaining one per cent in maintaining its own advertising de- partment. "He emphasized that newspapers still re- main the No. 1 medium of advertising for mer- chants and predicted they will continue to lead. "Without wishing to minimize the value of radio and television in product selling, we can certainly, concur with Mr. Adam. The impact of the printed word intelligently applied in reg- ular newspaper advertising has been proven." THE TIMES -REVIEW, a very splendidly edited weekly newspaper serving the Fort Erie area of the Niagara Peninsula emphasizes that the value of newspaper advertising is not to be underestimated. Says the Times -Review in a recent editorial:— "Many local retailers and other businessmen were in attendance at the first `Advertising Night" of the Greater Fort Erie Chamber of Commerce here. "The guest speaker, Robert B. Adam, press- dent of Adam, Meldrum & Anderson Co. of Buf- falo, offered some valuable advice on merchan- dising derived from his experience as head of a large department store. "During the question and answer period he freely replied to various queries and what un - The Way T� Peace Over -Centralized (The London Free Press) INDUSTRY IN ONTARIO should be decentral- The municipalities in his own county had already ized says Thomas Pryde, Conservative organized an industrial board to corelate•in- member' of Parliament for Huron. He said in formation and publicize their advantages. the House of Commons that rural areas were Decentralization of industry would ease the becoming disturbed over the high concentration of industry along "the 60 or 70 mile strip centred increasing traffic jar in the larang easetieste ,sp e d on Toronto and bordering Lake Ontario." the population In small place, he declared, light industry dens of twaxation, Liglhtcindustry' ndust ceno would would find a good supply of labor, "ideal" liv- and there is already some evidence here and es, moconditions,rcof no trafficaspnaturalurs to vantaspeak es. modern schools and various advantages. there that a trend is developing in this direction. Chary With Pr aise the various councillors is judged by many voters, on their works as reported here. In our editorial remarks we strive always to be fair in our criticism, and for that matter, with our praise. We are a trifle chary with praise, for we find that a little goes a long way. just for the matter of the record though, our readers might refer to the second editorial. in last week's paper, or to the issues of March 18, February 18 and February 4 for the word of praise to this year's council which we have been accused of not giving. TO SAY THAT WE had hoped the town council would not take. umbrage at the opinion expressed on this page last week, would not be truthful, We do not pretend to write idly in these columns, nor without an attempt at provoking thought and consideration on the part of our readers. Swift on the heels of the publication of last week's News -Record came word of slight rum - brings of interest, and this week, we present the other point of view as seen by one of the councillors. (He did not choose to have his mune published in connection with his views.) We are glad and certainly all of Clinton will rejoice as well, to find that council did give time and thought to the matters under discussion. At the same time, we regret heart- ily that we were not readily acquainted with ",all the facts". In this case, a council meeting was held during which the business of the town, as usual, was conducted. There was no indica- tion ouncillo s prepared for rior secret meeting future action. in which the Right there, we are probably incurring wrath from some, by hinting at a "secret" meet- ing. But we contend that a committee meeting, held to form attitudes and frame action, is a secret meeting, and as such is a thing to be abhorred. On the other hand, the councillors are cer- tainly within their rights, and as far as that goes, we would suggest it is their duty, to meet with eaCh other to discuss their problems and learn of the work to be done. Without that 'prior information, the council meetings turn out to be haphazard, long drawn out affairs, and 'uninformed councillors are apt to be influenced 'unwisely. Again, we are not persuaded that the coun- cillors would wish to be ignored completely by this newspaper's editorial columns. With the small representation of townspeople attending Council's sessions, a good many persons gain their knowledge of the town affairs from these pages. Indeed the knowledge of the worth of The Darkest Bay With the sound of wars, and the making of wars, scarcely away from our ears The Teachings of that One who died for us so many years ago seem rarely heeded. Let us find time during this Holy season of Easter to renew our knowledge of Him And through this knowledge, find the certain way to Peace. From Our Early Files From Our ]Early Files 40 YEARS AGO The Clinton News -Record Thursday, April 9, 1914 Adam McCartney has bought the dwelling on Queen Street which has' been owned and oc- cupied for years by Mr. and Mrs. Albert Turner, who left on Tues- dayfor southwestern Saskatche- wan. Mr. and Mrs. McCartney take possession of their new home at once. while Mrs. S. S. Cooper slipped descending the. stairs and falling some distance she sustained a frac- ture of a bone in her ankle, A sensation was sprung in local music circle when the long looked for kilty uniforms arrived last week. These uniforms are the style worn by the famous 42nd Highlanders more popularly known as the Black Watch. Messrs Thomas Hinsley and THIRTEEN sat on the roof of a house and were eating. Jesus and His friends were having their last meeting. That night the disciples and Jesus went away, But Judas went back, his plans to lay. The enemies crept up to the twelve on the mount, And Judas kissed Jesus, his money to count. They took Jesus away, the two judges to find Something wrong with God's Son: the One they should mind. The next la And that was the timet was ,darktheenight andrdaY A man took Him off the cross. He was laid in a grave Which at that time was called: Joseph's Cave. Three days later Jesus rose from the dead And to Christian belief many people were led. For that day when He lay on the cross white and thin, Jesus led many from sin. people onna Murch, (11 years) THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 1954 the property. That bid was not considered high enough. However, before the offer was "filed in the archives" as you contend, the Clerk was instructed•to notify the tenderers of that fact. Thus, the matter remains open for further consideration should an increased offer be received from them. In fairness to all concerned, it • would seem the News -Record would wish to give the whole story Not all the thinking regarding municipal matters is done on the night of the meeting. Far from it. Your council members are called upon for many hours of unacknoty- ledged and thankless effort out- side the council chamber. The editorials in question, and others of a similar type in the past, contribute little to commun- ity understanding of the efforts of those trying to the best of their several abilities to conduct the town's affairs. "Councillor" CONSIDERED ACTION The Editor - Clinton News -Record After reading your editorial column of April 8th the public might conclude that Council gave little or no consideration to Day-' light Saving Time, or the disposal of the old Public School property. It is felt that had you first obtained all the facts, you would not have termed the action "an unconsidered decision" or "bad form" in regard to Daylight Sav- ing Time. Also, you would have found that considerably more than one minute was spent in consider- ed action on the property ques- tion, despite your statement to the contrary. Daylight Saving was brought up for individual consideration some six weeks ago. In the intervening period, each councillor undoubted- ly gave the matter considerable thought and voted as they thought in the best interest of the ma- jority. Prior to the regular meeting steady demand for registered seed April 5th council met come I grain," H. R. Baker, assistant ag- Pittic School a delegation from the ricultural representative for Hu-... Public Board. Their re- property for educational purposes ron County, reports. "Inquiries action to retention of the old are quite numerous on the outlook for 1954 cash crops. was given. After listening to that "More than 350 boys and girls delegation, the matter was further One bid only was received for have already enrolled in Huron debated in committee. County's 1954 4-H program." 0 Crop Report "General warm weather would indicate that spring seeding is not far off and there has been quite a• ita1ityC)Service DRUGS Crich cottage and the Carrick house, Albert Street. The Clinton Bowling Association elected officers and reorganized for the season. The list is as fol- lows: president, S, A. Lucas; vice- president, Dr. McIntyre; secretary treasurer, Fr a n k Pennebaker; grounds and membership, P. Liver- more, H. B. Manning, T. Morgan, T. Churchill, M. Counter, J. Zapfe; grounds committee, W. R. Grant, R. 3. Miller, F. Rogerson. Miss Katherine Taylor, formerly of Clinton, has resigned her part as instructor of health hygiene in the high• schools of Long Branch, Calif. Mrs. Janet Craig, Blyth, visited Mr. and Mrs. Fred Leonard of town -this week, Miss A. Bartliff returned to Aurora on Monday. Mrs. T. H. Cook who has spent Norman East, Hullett, recently the winter with her daughter in shot a font +Nhich was rated as "a I Calif., returned home this week, medium cross" by the fur company and a cheque for 850.00. Mrs. Edmeston, who has resided in Toronto has rented from A. Cantelon -the house just vacated by Rev. W. W. Wylie and will shortly take up her abode here. Mrs. Edmeston was formerly a resident of the vicinity. The Clinton New Era Tlun'sday, April 9, 1914 Commencing on Monday next the three jewellery stores in town and Cooper's book store will follow the example of the other business places in town and close at 7.00 p.m. each evening except Wednes- day and Saturday and nights be- fore holidays. Harry Twitchell, who has been a patient in the Western Hospital, Toronto, has so far recovered that it is expected he will be able to return home the beginning of the week. An enthusiastic meeting was held on Tuesday evening to reor- ganize a football team. The follow- ing officers were elected: honor- ary president, Major McT gga honorary Dowding; president, Ilarry Bart - lift; vice-president, Dr. Shaw; sec- retary -treasurer, J. J. Weir; man- ager, J. A. Sutter;. committee, J. L. Herr, Caryl Draper,DeA. Mitchell, T. Handsley, J. 25 YEARS AGO The Clinton News Record Thursday, April 11, 1929 S. S. Cooper has purchased the 10 YEARS AGO Clinton News -Record Thursday, April 6, 1944 About 35 citizens and members of the "Welcome Home" commit- tee assembled in the council March chamber Friday, evening, 31 to welcome six our our young dischargedmen who l from service or been honourably have recently returned from overseas duty. Those received were as fol- lows: Dr. H. McIntyre, Bruce Mc- Dougall, Harry Tideswell, George Carter, James Lockwood and Dick MacDonald. At the regular meeting of the town council on Monday evening the tax rate for 1944 was struck at 46 mills, which is two mills lower than last year. LAC Ted Middleton arrived home last week from Goose Bay, Labrador; N/S 2nd Lieut. Marg- aret Middleton of Trafalgar Hospi- tal, London, spbnt the weekend at her home; O/Smn. Kenneth Mil- ler, who has been in Toronto'tak- ing a Radio Artificers course, pas- sed his examination and has been posted to the University of Ed- monton, Alberta. Miss Cora Streets, Toronto, who has been a patient in Clinton Pub- lic Hospital, has returned to her home here. Toronto, LAC Jim Kennedy, pent a few days this week with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Norman Kennedy. BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY OPTOMETRY CHIROPRACTIC D. H. McINNES Chiropractic -Drugless Therapy Foot Correction . Office Hours: Commercial Hotel, Seaforth, Monday, Thursday " Afternoons and Evenings INSURANCE Insure the "Co-op" Way W. V. nor District Representative, Sox 310 Clinton, Ontario Phone Collect 324J ` Office 557 • L E. HOW'VAITD, Bayfield 1'hooe Bayfield 59r2 Car - FireLife Accident Wind Insurance If you need Insurance, I have a Policy -Be Sure • : Be Insured R. W. COLQUIIOUN GExERAL -DfSURANCIE • Representative: 'OW, Raft Assurance Co. of Canada Office: Royal , Barak Building IL G. LAWSON Bank of Montreal Building Clinton PHO1JES: Office 251W; Res. 251J Insurance -- Real Estate. Agent: Mutual Life Assurance Co. THE MCI;ILLOP MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Head Office: Seaforth Officers 1954: President, John H. McEwing, Blyth; vice• presi- dent, Robert 'Archibald, Seaforth; secretary -treasurer and manager, M. A. Reid, Seaforth. Directors: John H. McEwing; Robert Archibald; Chris. L',eon- hardt, Bornholm; E. J. Trewartha, Clinton; Wm. S. Alexander, Wal- ton; 3. L. Malone, Seaforth; Har- vey Fuller, Goderich; J. E. Pepper, Btucefield'; Alister Broadfoot, Sea - forth. Agents: Wm. Leiper Jr., Londes- boro; 3. F. Prueter, Brodhagen; Selwyn Baker, Brussels; Eric Munroe, Seaforth. A. L. COLE, R.O. Eyes Examined•and Glasses Fitted Godertch - Phone 33 4Ofi'ir-e 50,'« ?HUNES - Res, 9W i J. E. LONGSTAFF HOURS: SEAFORTH: Weekdays except Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Tues., Thurs., Fri., 9 a.m. to 5.80 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. CLINTON: MacLaren's Studio Mondays only, from 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m, PHONE 791. SEAFORTII PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT ROY. N. BENTLEY Public Accouultant 4 Britannia Rd. (corner South St.) Telephone 1011 ONT. GODERICH REAL ESTATE LEONARD G. WINTER Real Estate and Business Erokes SLOAN BLOCK, .CLINTON Phone: Office 448; Res. 599j THERE'S ltL lr E'TIUZER Ufie of MA The purchase of fertilizer is sometimes a headache. Because the need for it usually comes at a time when there are a lot of expenses and little income. BAN If ID 2 MOON 0101,101 Avoid that headache this year, See your B of M manager about a loan. Repayment terms are easy—suited to afatmer's require- ments. branch today, ort your as soon as convenient.of M BANK. OF MONTREAL exzeada a %est Vaa4 WORKING WISH CANADIANS.. IN EVERY WALK CIF • LIFE SINCE 1817 A OFF MAIN STREET TELL MEA - STORY, GRAMPS PLEASE, H0H? Per Tin Save 59c Do You Suffer from Sinus? If So TRYTRUMAC TABLETS They are New — They are Guaranteed — Sutter No Longer Have You Lost Your Pep and Energy? Drink GLUCOZADE The. Sparkling Glucose Drink Well known in England—Now in Canada. Restores energy in sick- ness and in Health. 49c a bottle on CRYSTALS REGULAR PRICE — 59c lb. While They Last — SPECIAL TOOTH BRUSH FREE with CHLORADENT TOOTH PASTE Both for 63c 2 lbs. for 59c FREE FACE MITT with NOXZEMA SKIN CREAM Both for 65c DON'T FORGET To Get Your Easter Eggs and Bunnies This Weekend We have a nice selection — 10c to $1.35 Also BOXED CHO$t COL ES$i 5Fancy Easter Wrap KODAKS — PRINTING and DEVELOPING — FILMS W. C. Newcombe, Phm. Chemist and Druggist PHONE 51 Clearing All Axminster Rugs In Stock AT REDUCED PRICES 1 Only — 9 x 12 ft. 2 Only -- 9 x 101/2 ft. 2 Only — 63/a x 9 ft. 2 Only — 6 x 9 ft. 2 Only — 41/2 x 61/2 ft. ALL WOOL PILE — GUARANTEED RUGS Our Carpet Table of .Axminster and Wilton Broadlooms is • Complete. Beattie Furniture Phone 184W O.K., OOV, ONGE i WAS ON SAFARI IN DARKEST AFRICA! WE WERE AFTER LIONS, THE KING OF ALL BEASTS! SOMEHOW,I WAS SEPARATED FROM "THE HUNTING PARTY! r WAS ALONE IN THE JUNGLE? El61•9TLIONS RUSHED ME! T FOUGHT AND FOUGHT'AGAINST GREAT ODDS! GRAMPS, LAST YEAR, VOL) TOLD THIS STORY, IT WAS ONLY FOUR LIONS! EN? OH,SURE' LAST YEARYOU WER TOO YOUNG T'KNOU THE HORRIBLE TRUTH!