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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1955-01-13, Page 2PACG TWO: CIINT° NEWS-RECOIiD THURSDAY, : JANUARY 13, 1955 5f THE CLINTON NEW ERA • First , issue June 6, 1865 THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD. First' issue (Huron News -Record) January 1881 Amalgamated 1924 An Independent Newspaperdevoted to the Interestsof the Town of Clinton and Surrounding District Population, 2,543; Trading Area, 10,000; Retail Market, $2,000,000; Rate, 4.5c per line flat • Sworn Circulation — 2,016 Home of Clinton RCAF Station and Adastral Park (residential) MEMBER: Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association; .Ontario -Quebec- Division,; CWNA; 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 Station and . Adestral Park -25 cents a month; seven centsa copy Authorized as second claser_mafl, Post O1fCe Department. Ottawa Published EVERY THURSDAY at CLINTON. Ontario, Canada, in the Heart of Huron County OMNI THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 1955 THIS MAY BE THE YEAR - CANADIANS ARE in the middle of the an- Do not hesitate in your support of this ual March of .Dimes. From now until the e'nd worthy project. It may be a member of your of January, the yearly campaign for funds to use own family that will benefit. against the deadly polio disease is underway. Records have 'shown that every second year is a polio epidemic year. The pattern in Ontario shows that polio struck 1,138 people in 1949; 376 people in 1950; 1,701 in 1951; 705 in 1952; 2,239 in 1953, and 300 people in.1954. This year may see a return of the epidemic. Polio is no respecter of persons. No longer is it considered a child's disease. People of all ages and walks of life . xray be its victims. It takes money to fight polio. This year's objec- tive in Ontario is $350,000:. Mail , your donations— in dimes if nec- essary, in dollars if at. all possible - to .Canadian Foundation f o r Poliomyelitis, 34 Grosvenor Street, Toronto 5, give to the H• of MARC DIMES- Quoting from the Buffalo Courier Express: "If the Salk polio vaccine, used in last spring's field trials involving 1,830,000 children, is found this spring tobe protective against paralytic polio and is licensed, the March• of Dimes will make it available, without charge for the pro- duct. Hence it will have the job of protecting healthy children as well as aiding those already stricken by the disease." Thus, though science has perhaps produced something that will halt the spread of polio, the implementing of this preventive will dost ad- ditional ,dollars. PLUG FOR WEEKLIES THE ADVERTISING director of one of Canada's' leading' banks- gives this informal lad emphatic reply to the question, -"Why we ad- vertise in the • weeklies. "Very simply, we use weeklies because they're a darned good buy for our advertising dollars. If our appropration ever had to be cut, weeklies would be the last of our media.. to pay the supreme sacrifice. ' "While we're national advertisers, our bus- iness is essentially local; consequently we adver- tise at the local level the local weeklies. in. not s ° "Familiarity breeds. • friendships, con- tempt. Our weekly newspaper advertising en- ablesus to say, 'hello' in a friendly, atmosphere. In return we get back a friendly 'hello' from the readers of the • weekly newspapers. They go farther; they stop in for a chat. "When we advertise in the weeklies, it helps us to indentify ourselves with the life of the people 'around us. Our advertising rubs shoulders with that of a local butcher, baker and hardware store. As a result we become an integral part of the community and accepted. -as such. Our branch and branch officersare ac- cepted as a friendly part of the community." Continuing on the subject of the weekly newspapers, this discriminating advertiser says: "Everybody in town reads it. You can't compare it with the big dailies because in the weeklies the news is right on your own doorstep; in the big dailies it's a long way from there. By their very nature, weeklies constitute an important part of our overall advertising program.". CBC -TV PROGRAMS . AFTER A full year of viewing TV, (the programs during which reception may be good or bad—and the commercials which are re- ceived almost invariably in good condition) -we we feel it is perhaps time to say something pro- found,about CBC -TV. And much in the way of a traveller in China who is said to be able to talk more clearly of., -that country after oneweek's residence than after six months --•-we find that we have singular- ly little to say about CBC -TV. A year ago we would have had some Very terse comments, The fact of .the matter is that CBC -TV is. not now the same subject that it was a year ago. , The science of production, the acting, the syn- chronization—all have much improved. Now that we have ceased to worry and fret about the mechanics of the show we are watching, we continue to be amazed at the freshness of the acting and the new ideas of staging. It is mar- vellous to be able to enjoy a play and not have a memory (gained in movie houses) of the chap ndw playing an angelic scholar—as once having played the part of a bar -tender. Our Canadian actors have not, perhaps, the crowd -drawing qualities of the Hollywood clan, whose attributes, social, marital and so forth have been broadcast by alert publicity managers.... They do have the freshness and versatility which the TV camera demands. Of the CBC -TV programs we.are enthusias- tic. Of the programs of independent TV stations we would ,probably be just as enthusiastic. We are not so enthused about CBC's masterfully engineered monopoly of TV in Canada. CANADA NEEDS STRONG MEN CANADA'S PARLIAMENT is again in ses- sion. The leaders of our young, strong and al- most fabulously wealthy nation, are met to chart the present and future of our lives.* Let there be great wisdom in their decisions, ;strength of character, steadfastness to principles, and as ever growing perception of Canada's fut- ure in the light of what decisions now may mean. .. We do not look forward to a dull session. We look instead for a return of the "horse," the "THEY". (Listowel Banner) HARDLY A conversation lasting more than a few minutes in our town is complete without some reference to "they." "They" should do this, that or the other -thing to -improve the, com- munity. This is a situation that is no means confined to our town, It is common throughout the prov- ince and the nation. ` Just who, "they" are, we are not sure. We suspect, however,that governments—anunicipal,, provincial or -federal—are-involved somehow. By taking the attitude that "they" should be responsible for everything, we shuffle off any feelings that we, personally, are responsible in any way' to see to it that things are •accomplish- ed. In our town we hear such questions as: Why. don't "they" bring more industries to town? Why don't "they"` rename the streets and put up num- bers or why do "they" think of changing the street names and who wants numbers anyhow? Why don't "they'! do something about the roads, and the sidewalks, the Oast of living and Friday or Saturday closings?' Why don't "they" provide proper sewage and stop floods in the spring? Why don't/"they" do this, that and everything? The list could go on ad nauseam. This "they" business, we believe, is sympo- matic of the"leave it to George", attitude that is prevalent all over the country. Isn't it about time we realized that instead of "they" we should say,"we" and then go ahead and get things done? Nothing is impossible if "we" really want it' and go after it. 'How? By thinking and plan- ning and working together, by putting our best effort into any project we want carried out. What our town and indeed all. Canada needs is more "we" (a lot more) and less "'they." "post office" investigation, for light scandal, and exposes of some discrepancies. The members are only human—and a joke new' and then at their own or another's expense is to be expec- ted It would be fine if Canada should discover a man of Churchill's oratory, his perception his humour, anddevotion to his country, Such a man we need rather badly. With such leadership Canada would be the great nation she is destined to be. Grandirna's Pet Mama said, "Little one, go and see If Grandmother is ready* to come to tea." I knew I mustn't disturb her, so ' I stepped so gently along tip -toe And stood just a moment to take a peep- And there was grandmother fast asleep. I knew itwas time for her to wak$ And l thought I'd give her a little shake, Or tap at her door, or gently call: ' But I hadn't the heart for that at all. She looked so sweet and quiet there Lying .back in her high armchair With her dear,white hair anda little smile That means she wa's loving you all the while • I didn't make a .speck . of noise — I knew she was dreaming of girls and boys Who lived, here._ with her long ago And then went to heaven—she told me so. I went up close and.I didn't speak But I gave her on her cheek The softest bit of alittle kiss And ,just in a whagper, then said this: "Grandmother, dear, it's time for tea." 'She opened her eyes and looked at me And said,:"Why pet, I've just been dreaming of a little angel who seemed to come And kis s me lovingly on Iny face." She pointed right at the very place. I' never told her it was only me — I took her hand and we went to tea. KEEP POLIO OUT OF THIS PICTURE — 'GIVE TO. THE MARCH OF DIMES i Huron 'County Crop Report (By G. W. Montgomery) "Hatchery operations report a below average demand for chicks for this 'Season of the year.' "There has. been an increased demand for 'Farm Account Books from this office. "While there is very little snow, recent ice storms has made travel- ling conditions ori country roads very •treacherous.". nick Cana an. Ysaa.�••• 1. Name the capital cities of Brit- ish Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario, New. Brunswick. 2. How many miles ref payed high- mw ?lye has railwCanada?aytracHok?w many 3. Name the five American stela that touch the international boundry from Lake Superior to' the Pacific. 4. Is the average weekly spending ••' of the federal government $30':' million a week, $60 million a week, $90" million -a week? his holiday at Clinton and Grand Bend. Bill Holland attended the short course at. Guelph during the past week. Frank Trewartha hasreturned to Kingston after spending two weeks with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Trewartha. Mrs.P. H. Atkinson and Carlyle are home from the east and will spend the winter with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Charleswprth.' Donald Middleton, Edward Wise, Keith Miller and 'Gordon- Steep, have returned from attending \the• short course given at the OAC Guelph last week. 5. 'Which" of > the following indhst- ries 'employs the greatest num- ber of Canadians: agriculture, mining, manufacturing, con- struction? Answers: 5. Manufacturing now employs as many Canadians as are employed in .agriculture, mining and construction 'combined. 3: Minnesota, North Dakota, Mont-; ana, Idaho, Washington, 1. Vic toria, BC., Regina, Sask., Toronto. Ont., Fredericton, N.B., 4. $90 million a week. 2. About ' 26,000"x' miles of . paved highway, 43, miles of single track railway line'' From Our Early Files l1 40 YEAR* AGO. H. B. Combe to the mayor's chair Clinton News -Record for a third term over S. S. Cooper. Thursday January 14, 1915 N. W. Ti-ewartha to the reeveship y over Ex -reeve ., Langford and the s Frances Whitely, . Huron following seats at the council slipped on some ice in front board: G. 11. Elliott who headed Express office on Friday the poll, 0..L. Paisley, Dr. Thomp- son, W. S. R. Holmes, R. J. Miller, hard walk inflicting a nasty W, Glen Cook. • d. Miss Ruth Higgins supplied in John Taplady, a teamster of Tor- the Public ,Library during the ab- and nephew of David Tip- lady, ip- ab- sence of Miss Rudd. Clinton, had the misfortune In a Junior OHA ame_played e a fine team of horses by in Mitchell' on Tuesday eveningg drowning, and narrowly escaped� 'Mitchell and Clinton battled for 91 fate himself last Friday: minutes without either team scor- ingad driven across the bay to a goal. _Clinton line-up was land, a distance of about a goal, Livermore; defence, Bigrart, and was returning to the city Elliott; centre McEwan; wings, the ice gave way. The ice Gibbs, Streets, subs, Rath, Pickett, about six inches thick, and Gliddon. considered quite safe for Dr. Foster Copp, who spent some weeks at his home in town couple of rinks of curlers owing to the "illness, of his mother, to Seaforth on Saturday. returned last week to LaJolla, local rinks consisted of J. Cal- ifornia. Dodds, J. Wiseman, B. J. Gibbings W. Jackson, skip; C. J. Wadi- 10 YEARS AGO D. McTaggart, H. E. Paull Clinton News -Record . C. E. Dowding, skip. _ • - Thursday; January 11, 1945 The Clinton New Era At the conclusion of his - annual Thursday January 14, 1915 report to council on Monday even - every municipality where the .ing,, Dr. Shaw tendered his resig- natione voted to extend the munici- pal unici- as Medical Officer of Heal- th, Dr. Shaw has served as MOH proper qualifications the for the past 50 years. was carried. The board of education held its emus Shiro has purchased the final meeting for 1944 on January blacksmith snap in Hensall. 4. John Hartley, secretary -treas- urer, resigned his position after 55 won from Clutton Juniors years of school' work. Harold Law- sonscore of 3 2: At half time was engaged as the new sec- core was 1-0. Murray Drap- er retary-traesurer. the efficient referee. 'The The name of L/Cpl, P. R, Gunil on line-up was: goal, Vic was contained in a list of mentions p in` despatches for "gallant and dis- tinguished defence, P. Wheatley, J. tin uished service" in the Canad- ian rover, W. Walker; centre, ian Army Overseas issued recently antelon; wings M. Carter and by defence headquarters in ook• Ot- tawa.L/CpL Percy Gunn was 'The Ontario Government will well-nown here. He worked in issue the new auto license until the Richmond Hosiery Mill for a February 1. number of years. He also re-org- 25 .YEARS AGO anized the Cubs in. Clinton and was keenly interested in „semi The Clinton News Record work, Thursday,. January 9, 1930 Cpl. P. H. Atkinson returned t s voting returned Col. Dartmouth, N.S., after spending The Tli street of the last a on the wdun Joh Tor- onto, tody to los drown the same He h the is mile, when was had been teaming. A went The Dodd and Wal- lis, 'G and T In people pleb- iscite first La Juniors by a the s was Clint Evan Carter; M. D. not i T T Monday g t o Quality service DRUGS S!. 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Chemist and Druggist PHONE 51 Among the satisfactions of a Bank Account-. lt's reassuring to watch savings grow ... to have, your bank book record your progress.. 4t, It's "a comforting feeling to have cash on haind.for opportunities, ernergencies. You feel more secure with your money ,safe and readily available when you need it. Multiply by 9,200,000 deposit accounts the satisfactions you enjoy from your bank account. The grand total of comfort, security and peace of mind shows, better than a dollar total, the essential value of a bank account.: More deposit accounts than' there are adult Canadians, with new accounts opening every day, reflects the confidence of the nation in the chartered banks. THE BANKS SERVING* • YOUR COMMUNITY OFF MAIN STREET AWE AINT DONE ANY THING FUNNY THIS WEEK! OH, TAKE -IT EASY! TNIS IS ONLY THE SECOND BOX! MAYBE THE eoSS. DSD FORGET ABOUT US THIS WEEK!'` By 'JOE DENNETT THIS'LL SAVE PEOPLE THE TROUBLE OF TURNING THE m., „� PAGE !