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Clinton News -Record
THE CLINTON NEW ERA
First issite June 6, 1865
THE, CLINTON NEWS -RECORD
First issue (Huron News -Record)
January 1881
Amalgamated 1.924
an Independent Newspaper devoted to the Interests df the Town of Clinton and Surrounding District
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Published EVERY THURSDAY at CLINTON, Ontario, Canada, in the Heart of Huron County
THURSDAY, MAY 20, 1954
THURSDAY, MAY 20, 1954
Clinton Community Park
THERE ARE POSSIBILITIES at the Clinton
JIL Community Park site for a truly community
endeavour. At present the Park is administered
'--by a board comprised of members from the
Town Council, the Lions Club, Women's Institute,
Turf Club, Agricultural Society and the Legion.
There is a group of organizations all vitally con-
cerned with 'die welfare and growth of the Park
for what it was intended.
However, some difficulties seem to arise. The
Turf Club is concerned mainly with the horse
barns and with the track. The Women's Institute
shows its main concern over the welfare of the
children, the wading pool and the play area, and
they have taken the matter_ of the entrance
gates and posts for their own. The Lions and
Legion have both placed money into various
items of repair and construction at the Park,
and feel a strong interest in the welfare of it.
The Huron Central Agricultural Society, (though
as some of the others say, only uses the park
for one day in the year), still'is engaged hi one
of the most worthwhile projects in the whole of
the County. A Spring Show is an unique event.
It has brought fame to the town of Clinton in
the past, and will do so again this year and
in the future.
But through it all, the Park is suffering be-
cause of a lack of concerted effort for its future.
The location is excellent. The grandstand
- has been praised for its placement that never
allows the sun in the observer's eyes. The genr
eral layout of the park is as good as any other.
But there are certain projects, which if
carried out to perfection, would benefit all org-
anizations concerned as well as the people in
Clinton and district. We would mention a few
that have been brought to our attention in the
last few _weeks: permanent concession booths
udder the grandstand for women's organizations
to use in catering at various functions without
building temporary quarters; a more lovely
ticket booth, and perhaps a covered cement-.
floored area for holding picnics; new horse barns,
for the housing of entries on Spring Show Day,
and for use of the Turf Club at race meets; a
platform. for the purpose of holding programs,
band concerts, political rallys, By Scout rallys,
'perhaps outdoor church services; a dressing room
for ball players, or performers at -any concert;
and dream of all ball players: lights for the
playing field.
Without going further, we can see the dol-
lar signs mounting up in a heap.
For the individual organizations to plan sep-
arately toward any of them would be to defeat
the purpose of the Park Board. It would appear
that the better way would be to have an expert
in planning and landscaping Parks be called in
for consultation. Surely it would cost some
mosey. But at least the Board would have a
working plan from which to aim towards an
integrated park planned for all the uses the
community could desire.
The Board, using money granted from the
Town at the rate of two mills per year, which
would be the slow way, or with money provided
froth the coffers of the hard -worked organiza-
tions involved, coultl. spend some each year, grad-
ually achieving the perfect Park. Surprising
how short a time it might take.
Too Bad About the Band
THE BUGLE BAND which provided such stir-
-6- ring martial music at the CDCI Cadet In-
spection last Friday, is truly a remarkable or-
ganization.
Here is a 27 -piece band making use of drums,
bugles, a bass drum, a bell lyre and cymbals,
that is purely a voluntary effort of the teen-
agers who comprise it. The three drum major-
orettes provide colour and add to the interest of
the band, and at the same time provide leader-
ship for the manoeuvres.
In the manoeuvres there is mute evidence
of many hours of practice, The circle, the cork-
-screws, the continual slow march across the
field, complete with inter -marching, and the
'perfect figure-eight performed around the active
majorettes, all were accomplished without break
In the excellent music the band produced.
There is 'something rather unfortunate about
this band, though. It strives towards perfection
for one evening's performance. Then with the
uniform' and instruments away, the public,
though not likely the youngsters thernselves, for-
gets about the Bugle Band.
This is really too bad. We would suggest
further performances for the band, and in fact
for tie whole of the cadet corps. The hard
work which the cadets and their leaders put
into this one day of parade, should not he
hidden away after the peak performance is
reached.
Why not let them march and play again
at the Clinton Spring Show? This year espec-
ially would be an ideal chance for folk from far
and near to hear and see their performance.
It's Seasonal
(Arnprior
nNE OF THE interesting little by-plays in
•••-r Canada's economic life recently has been
the word -battle between Government and labor
on the question of unemployment, comments The
Printed Word. Union bosses have counted more
than half a million heads but the government
'calculating machines have come up with two sets
-of handy figures showing somewhat less than
that.• Government peonle haven't been content
to use the figures an have kept tossing off
remarks about "Seasonal layoffs." There are
presumably layoffs of one kind or another in
every season.
Trouble with developing a catch -phrase like
this is that it gets into the bureaucrat's jargon
Chronicle) •
and pops up in unrealistic places, thus giving
away its unrealistic antecedents. When the De-
partment of Labor recently turned out an essay
on the shortage of stenographers in Canada, the
aim was to stress that National Employment
Service was getting fax more requests for these
young ladies than there were applicants avail-
able. But the essay writer got rolling along at a
nice fluid rate and before he knew it, had said
"there has been a slight drop in demand in some
areas, perhaps due to seasonal fall off in re-
quirements."
Stenographers, handy gadgets, are the house-
wives of business. -As long as there's business
there's a need for stenographers. The season in
which they get laid off is a "bad season."
Ain't It Awful?
(A Simitorial in The 5
A man lived by the side of the road and sold
--cu• hot ,dogs. He was hard of hearing, so he had
no radid. He had trouble with, his .eyes, so he
read no papers. But he sold good hot dogs. He
put signs on the highway telling how good they
were. Ile stood by the side of the road and
called out: "Buy a hot dog, mister."—and the
people bought, .
He increased his meat and bun orders. He
bought a bigger stove to take care of his trade,
brought his son home from college to help him,
but then, something happened.
His son said: ''Father, haven't you been
listening to the radio? There is a Big Depress-
ion on. The domestic situation is worse. Eur -
Ready Made Opinio s
(Wingliam Advance -Times)
0NE OF THE BIGGEST dangers to democ-
racy, as we see it, is the "group thinking"
that seems to pervade the political scene these
days. People, instead of trying to think out in
'their own way the answer to given problems,
turn instead to a formula answer supplied by
:some one else.
Such people fall easy prey to the political
nostrums, cure-alls and, elixirs which are being
, Vied at home as well as abroad. And it often
happens that the side with the smartest propa-
ganda machine garners the largest vote.
Individual independence of thought has long
been the greatest bulwark of democracy. It is
a bulwark that today is being buffetted as it
has never been before. •
un, Swift, Current, Sask)
opean situation is terrible and in Parliament
some members are painting a pretty gloomy
picture."
Whereupon the father thought: My son has
been to college, he has read the papers and lis-
tened to the radio and, therefore, he ought to
know.
, So the father cut down on his meat and
bun orders, took down his advertising signs and
no longer bothered to stand on the highway to
sell hot dogs. And the hot dog sales fell almost
overnight.
You are right, son," the father said to the
boy, we are certainly in the middle of a Great
Depression."
Reminder
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From Our
1K4rly Files
40...YEARS AGO
The Clinton NUMB -Record
Thursday, May 14; 1914
DeanCourtice, only son. of Mr.
and MS. E, G. Courtice, success-
fully passed his final examinations
at the School of Practical Seience,
Toronto. -
William Cole, who recently' sold
his farm just outside ,the town to
Lorne Murch, Stratford, has pur-
chased Charles Jervis' house on
Mary Street and will occupy it as
soon as it is vacated by Frank
Gibbs, who has leased -John Snyd-
er's house on Huron Street:
The Bell. Telephone Co's. local
business has increased so rapidly
that they have to instal a larger
switchboard to accommodate the
ever-increasing list of subscribers.
The old switchboard has a capacity
of 200 and the last spare number
was taken by A. T. Cooper for a
phone in his residence. The ''.riew
switchboard will have a capacity
of 250 subscribers and will be in-
stalled in a few weeks.
(Exeter Times -Advocate)
QOMETIMES it doesn't hurt to remind Cur-
" selves of a takers -for -granted truth: we live •
in one of Canada's, richest agricultural areas.
„ To support this oft -repeated claim, here are
the facts:
Huron County produces more cattle than
any other county—over 180,000.
Huron County produces more poultry than
any other county—over one and one-half million.
Huron also produces the most eggs.
The county is also the top grower of barley.
She comes second in the production of
swine, of oats, mixed grains, dry beans and hay.
These facts are mentioned because there '
are many who feel that because Huron has no
major cities nor any big factories, she is an
insignificant county. These people will be happy
to know Hurcni is a very important area in the
agricultural World.
Armstrong spent the weekend at
Niagara Falls.
Misses Dqrls, Durnin and Flor-
ence Rorke spent 1114 weekend at
Alma College, St. Thomas,
Mrs. A, E .Doari, Mrs. J. E. Hogg
and Mrs. P. Gardiner are in Chat-
ham this week attending the Lon-
don Conference Branch meeting of
the WMS of the United Church
The Clinton New Era
Thursday, May 14, 1914
Last week the small son of Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Andrews fell and
broke his arm. Master Charlie
will be laid up for some time.
Thomas Cook, who has the con-
tract for gathering th,e mail from
the boxes around town, put on a
new mail wagon last Saturday. Mr.
Cook believes in being up to date.
The first football, match of the
season will be played here next
Friday, May 22. Brussels will be
the visiting team.
This week William Miller of
Holmesville paid Clinton a visit. It
has been seven years since Mr.
Miller has travelled the four nines
to town.
The porcupine captured by Fred
Fowler in the woods and attracted
so many to see it, is dead. As
many as 40 different persons went
to see it on one day.
Kindergarten Classes
Parents are requested to register all children
eligible to, attend Kindergarten Classes, coin-
menciag September, 1954.
Children will be admitted on basis of age until
accommodation is filled. Register by letter not
latter than .lune.15, 1954.
On day of enrolment in September, definite
proof of age must be submitted to the Principal
of the Public School.
SIGNED ON BEHALF OF
Clinton Palk School Board
H. C. LAWSON, Secretary.
1,8 to 23-b
You can accumulate $1.500.
$2,000. $5,000 or more, in six,
ten or 61 teen years. Ask your
Investors Syndicate repre-
sentative for full details..
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10 YEARS AGO
Clinton News -Record
Thursday, May 11, 1944
Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Shan-
ahan received word from their son
Leading Coder J. C. Shanahan,
upon his safe arrival at his des-
tination.-
Pte. John, Lavis of Canadian
Army Trade School, Hamilton,
spent the weekend with his par-
ents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Lavis.
Among the graduates of the
Faculty of Arts at the University
of Western Ontario, London, who
Will receive degrees at the annual
spring convocation on May 17 is
Lloyd Carter, Londesboro, English
and French, class one, who will
received his Master of Arts.
Wilbur Welsh has sold his farm
on concession 2, Stanley Township,
to Fred Hudie, Clinton. Mr. Welsh
has purchased Mrs. Morris Dur-
ham's residence on Ratteribury St.
Pte. Tom Twyford has returned
to Victoria, B.C., after spending a
two week's leave in town with
Mrs. Twyford.
Bev Boyes, four-year-old son of
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Boyes, Clinton,
was the winner in the finals, eight
years and under, boy's. vocal solo,
on Wednesday, May 3, at the God-
erich Music Festival. Bev received
84 marks and was awarded a
medal and certificate,
Quick Canadian
Quiz-...
1. Among the early explorers of
this country were mew of 'what
European lands?
2. The Canadian railways operate
about 6,000 passenger cars.
Hopoe'Vvramtea?ny frieight cars do they
3. Is the monthly cost of family
allowance payments about $5
siz million, $30 mil -
4. The Northwest Territories rep-
resent what percentage of Can-
ada's total area?
5. In Canada are there 100 prim-
ary textile mills, 300, 700?
ANSWERS: 5. In the whole
country there are more than 700
-primary textile' mills. 3. About
$30 million. rScandinavia, Italy,
Portugal, Spain, France and Brit-
ain. 4. One third, of the total. 2.
More than 180,000 freight cars.
Material prepared by the editors
of Quick Canadian Fats, the poc-
ket annual of facts about Canada.
25 YEARS AGO
The Clinton News Record
Thursday, May 16, 1929
A meeting of the Ontario Rail-
way Board was held in Clinton
yesterday to consider the applica-
tion of the Tuckersmith Municipal
Telephone System to raise their
rate to $15 per year.
Robert Middleton, Toronto, is
home for the vacation.
Miss Daisy Copp, R.N., visited
Clinton friends last week.
Mr. and Mrs. H. Charlesworth
visited Goderich friends on Sunday
last.
Messrs Edgar Maguire and Ed-
ward Rorke spent the weekend in
London.
Misses Vera Pepper and Myrtle
INSURANCE
J. E. HOWARD, Hayfield
Phone Hayfield 53r2
Car - Fire - Life - Accident
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If you need Insurance, I have
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Be Sure : : Be Insured
K. W. COLQIIHOUN
GENERAL INSURANCE
Representative:
Sun life Assurance Co. of Canada
Office: Royal Bank Building
Office 50 - PHONES - Res. 9W
15. C. LAWSON
Bank of Montreal Building
Clinton
PHONES: Office 251W; Res. 2513
insurance — Real Estate
Agent: Mutual Life Assurance Co.
Insure the "Co-op" Way
W. V. ROY
District Representative
Box 310 Clinton, Ontario
Phone Collect
Office 557 Res, 3243
PORTER'S HILL
Porter's Hill WA.
The Woman's Association or
Grace United Church held ita reg.;
ular meeting on Thursday, May 13
at the home of,Mrs. Ray Cox. The
president, Il/frs. John 1VIcCowan,
was in charge of the meeting,
Follovving the opening hymn,
Mrs. Wilmer arrison led in pray-
er and the scripture lesson was
read by Mrs. Wirmer Riddell. Roll
call was answered by "My favour-
ite motto". Patterns for stuffed
animals` were brought in and Mrs.
Alvin Betties and IVIrs. Harry Tor-
rance were named to cut and hand
out these for making.
It was 'decided that a donation
would be given in place of having a
bake sale this summer. Two crib
quilts were quilted on and blocks
for two more handed out.
The meeting closed by repeating
the Mizpah benedietion and lunch
was served by the hostess. The
June meeting will be at the home
of Mrs. William Cox,
Seeding Finished
In Some Areas
Of Huron County
"Fine weather. the last three
days of last week has enabled
many farmers to finish seeding,"
G. W. Montgomery, agricultural
representative for Huron County,
reports. "Others are working day
and night taking advantage of the
break in the weather. Prospects
are for an above average acreage
of such crops as white beans, soy-
beans and grain corn.
"Contracts let for sugar beet
acreage show an increase of over
600 acres above the acreage grown
in 1953.
"Eleven bulls and 22 females
were sold in the fifth annual Hu-
ron County Hereford Breeders'
spring sale, Average for bulls,
$261; top, $330; average for fe-
males, $288; top, $500. 1953 spring
sale averages, males, $284;. fe-
males, $274."
THE MeRALLOP 'VICTUAL
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
Head Office: Seaforth
Officers 1954: President John
H. McEwing, Blyth;
vice presi-
dant, Robert Archibald, Seaforth;
secretary -treasurer and manager,
M. A. Reid, Seaforth.
Directors: John II. McEiving;
Robert Archibald; Chris. Leon-
hardt, Bornholm; E. J. Trewartha,
Clinton; Wm. S. Alexander, Wal-
ton; J. L. Malone, Seaforth; Har-
vey Fuller, Goderich; J. E. Pepper,
Brucefield; Alister BroacIfoot, Sea -
forth.
Agents: Wm. Leiner Jr,, Londes-
boro; J. F. Prueter, Brodhagen;
Selwyn Baker, Brussels; Eric
Munroe, Seaforth.
OPTOMETRY
A. L. COLE, R.O.
Eyes Examined and Glasses Fitted
Goderich - Phone 33
E. LONGSTAFF
HOURS:
SEAFORTH: Weekdays except
Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 12.30 "p.m.
Tues., Thurs., Fri., 9 a.m.
to 5.30 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 SEAFORTH
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
ROY N. BENTLEY
Public Accountant
4 Britannia Rd. (corner South St)
Telephone., 1011
GODERICH ONT.
REAL ESTATE
LEONARD G. WINTER
Real Estate and Business Broker
SLOAN BLOCK, CLINTON
Phone: Office 448; Res. 599j
CLINTON HOSPITAL BOARD
SOON TO CALL TENDERS
Harry Ball, chairman of the
property committee of the Clinton
Hospital Association reports that
tenders will be called in about two
weeks' time for the proposed 20 -
bed nurses' residence here.
"Immediate
service"
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FATHER'S DAY CARDS — 5c to 35c
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is being considered for the Town ok
Clinton, by the Council. Application to Gov-
ernment authorities must be accompanied
with certificates from interested parties.
Therefore, all those interested in renting
housing accommodation: please fill in the
coupon belovv, and return to
L. D. HOLLAND
Town Clerk
CLINTON
CUT OUT—Forward to L. D. Holland, Clinton
ran mum_ IMMO Min WSW NMI MIEN Min SIM MOM
Clinton, Ont., 1954
NAME (Print)
Number in Family
Approximate monthly Income $
Size of House 2 -Bedroom
Desired: 3 -Bedroom
Signed.
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