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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1955-03-31, Page 8PAGE EIGHT CLINTON NEWS -RECORD THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 1 T. Pryde Reports From e Legislature (This is the final article in The member represents his con the series of seven describing the functions of the Ontario Legislature, and the writer wish- es to thank the editor for his co - ()iteration in giving them public- ity, Appreciation is also extend- ed to those who made comments •on the material submitted.) It could be said that governnient is more abused and less used than any other institution, and the pur- pose of these articles has been to -explain some of the proceedings of .a Legislative Session. Every per- son in Canada should realize that he has .two members of parliament, 'one in the Federal House and one .in the Porvincial House, who are ready to assist them with any problem they might have with any ,department of government. stituents at the seat of govern- ment and makes representation on their behalf and in the general interest of the riding. He also represents the government in his riding and must make every effort to explain and popularize govern- ment policy amongst his constit uent.s, Before the end of March, the 1955 session of the Ontario Legis- lature will he prorogued, making a session of eight weeks duration. This is the usual length of a spring session. Although every -session' of the legislature starts in a leis- urely manner,- `there is always great haste and hurry towards the end. During the early part of the session, many matters are laid over for further consideration and few. Appointments Are Still Open For Your Easter Permanent Don't Be Disappointed COLD WAVE SPECIAL $20.00 - for — $16.00 18.00 — for - 15.00 15.00 — for — 12.00 12,50 — for — 9.50 10.50—for— 8.50 (Special prices in effect from March 21 to April 15) YOUR EASTER GIFT ' from Charles House of Beauty Kin (Next to Simpson -Sears Order Office) Street : : CLINTON a Phone 529 4 3 tS SES THE "ROYAL" o 9uh. Rome Improvement Loan . available under the .National Housing Act to cover cost of altera- tions, additions- and repairer heating,' plumbing, air conditioning and wiring systems; re -decorating; other improve- ments that add to the value,; comfort and attractiveness of your home. Enquire at your nearest Royal ThuJ branch, or ark for the Bundy beotilet. THE -ROYAL BANK OF CANADA Clinton Branch: O. L. Engelstad, Manager Goderlch Branch: H,•R. Beath; Manager study,and these all seen to pile up at the end, when they must finally be dealt with. During the session,'. situations always arise which demand or require new leg- islation. Matters which were not previously anticipated often re- quire immediate attention. For this reason, new legislation, has to be introduced during the very last hours of the session, The close of a session is almost. like the finish of a school year as the members windup their work and return to their, various rid- ings. The attendants, who' are re- quired only during the term of the session, must seek other em- ployment. The page boys return to school. The organized groups of school children, who visit the Chamber daily during the session, no longer throng through the corridors and hallways; the numerous visitors no longer climb, the stairs -to listen to the debate or the passing of a With th� . Farrn Forums PAlli, LINE FORUM The Parr Line Farm Forum met at theborne of Mr. and Mrs. El- don Jarrott, with 20 'members in attendance. As there was no reg- ular topic for discussion,: members spent most of the evening in social games, ' The winners in these events were: ladies, Mrs. Gordon Love, gentlemen, Wilfred Mous Beau. The evening was rounded out with the ladies serving lunch. The forum reports that the sea- son has been very successful, especially regarding attendance, which averaged 22•- members per meeting with a membership of 27. The Forum expresses thanks to the local weeklies for their excel- lent coverage of the Forum ac- tivities. The representatives of the press write their last reports and say "good -nye" for another year. A few days previous to the close, the members of the press gallery accumulate the bills, reports and 'hansards, etc,, and shower thein from the gallery to the members below as soon as the House is prorogued? This Is a time-honour- ed custom. The filial act of the session takes place when the Lieutenant -Gover- nor enters the Chamber and gives Royal assent to the bills which have been passed, and which are read by the clerk of the House. It becomes quite apparent to members of the legislature listen- ing to the speeches of the mem- bers and through conversation with them, that Ontario is indeed a. province ' with unlimited re- sources and capable of great ex- pansion. One fact which becomes quite clear is that with our mod- ern methods of industrial and ag- ricultural production, we can pro- duce enough food, goods and ser- vices to take care of our needs and still have -some left over.. ` Members of our governments in Canada are working towards a common objective, which includes the desire to see every family in Canada enjoy. a high standard of. living. There are many jobs to be done. We can see to it that every municipality is provided with all necessary services, including sew- ers and abundant water supply. We need . more teachers and more schools to meet the needs of our expanding population. We need more trained nurses and doc- tors, more hospitals, so that the sick can be adequately cared for. We, urgently need more institu- tions to properly take care of the aged and the chronically ill. We need more -modern highways, . to reduce the alarming rate of traf- fic accidents and death. In our metropolitan areas we need sub- ways and expressways to relieve traffic congestion. We need an expansion of our recreational facil- ities, such as beaches and parks. When we have done these things, we can think about a shorter work week, we can think about an earl- ier retiring age. These are some of the broad aims of our legislators, "which will provide a more abundant life, and enable us tolive together as good neighbours. J. S. Scruton CITIES SERVICE DISTRIBUTOR Phone - Clinton; 377 .Goderieh 320-W SS 4 FORUM The SS No. 4, Goderich Town- ship Farm Forum..held the final meeting for this season on Mon- day night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Pearson, There were 19 present. The radio ;broadcast was dram atiied,' and 'showed how important. a community hall could be in a community, which had always de- pended upon the school as the building in which social activities of the neighbourhood had been held. The remainder of the evening was spent in games and watching television. A pot -luck' lunch was provided by the ladies, and sandwiches, pie, cake, 'ice cream and coffee were served. Mrs. Ira Merrill was re -appoint- ed secretary for next year, and Mrs. Leslie Pearson and Mrs. Fred Lobb were appointed to re -organ- ize the forum for the next season. All went home .feeling that Farm Forum is well worth the effort spent in attending the meet- ings during the winter, both in- tellectually and socially. pulsory periodic check-ups on all vehicles, repair of all road haz- ards, well-placed warnings for cross-roads, level crossings, dang- erous curves and hills. The onus, fol. the most part, rests on the driver but all these other things can be contributing factors to ac- cidents. A. period of recreation followed the discussion and lunch was sew- ed by the hostess. The next, and final meeting of the current sea- son will be held on March 28 at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Leslie Pearson. 0 During 1952, 44,402 persons died in the Province of Ontario. Of this number 6,630 died of cancer. Many of these deaths .could have been prevented if patients recog- nized the early symptoms of the disease and applied, for immediate treatment. ' SS 4'FOIRUM The March 21 meeting of the SS 4 Farm Forum was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mervyn Lobb. The subject under discus - slot. was "Safety on the Highway". The forums were asked, "What do you feel are the main highway safety problems today?" - On the part of the drivers: speed, carelessness, lack of court- esy, lack of concentration on the job in hand, and fatigue, were con- sidered factors in many of the ac- cidents which occurs Where ver hides are concerned, failure to keep them in the best condition and to have check-ups on brakes, lights, etc., often are contributing factors. Road hazards, such as level crossings, narrow bridges, bad curves, poor signs, hills and curves combined, insufficient warnings of dangerous portions of road, com- bined with drivers failing to be safety -conscious, very often result in bad accidents. The answers to "What steps do you think should be taken to solve them?" were: strict enforcement of speed laws, stiffer penalties for failure to adhere to ' such ' laws, strict tests before procuring lic- enses,'refusal to grant permits to habitual drinkers, directional sig- nals on all cars and trucks, com- Waterloo Cattle Breeding Association "WHERE BETTER BULLS ARE USED" Earl Trolford, Tara, with his 4H Club calf, sired by Brae- doon Lancer. This calf was • champion 4H Club calf at the Walkerton Christtnas Fair. There were' 74 entries out of 4 counties from 25 calf clubs. It is interesting to 'note that the `next two calves were also by Waterloo bulls and were shown by the Schmidt •family of Mildmay. The use of our services will give you calves capable of whirling honours similar to those won by Earl Trelford, if fed and cared for hi the right way. e Use our bulls to get good breeding in your livestock and then feed and care for them for 'efficient production. 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RIDDICK and SON CLINTON, ONTARIO PHONE 1 Notice of Special Grants to all Municipalities and School Boards in Ontario For the information of heads of municipalities and school boards, elementary and secondary, it Ls announced that:— Tina God of the Province of Ontario will pay a special unconditional grant equal to one-half of the basic uncon- ditional subsidy payable under the Municipal Unconditional Grants Act, 1953, to every municipality in the .Province. While these grants are completely unconditional they are primarily in order to assist municipalities in • special welfare matters where required and at the same time to stimulate employment. The total sum being paid for this purpose is $3,750,000. . AND THE GOVERNMENT of the Province of Ontario will pay to each school board in the Province a special grant of $4.00 for every child of average daily attendance in the elementary and secondary schools of Ontario. The total amount being paid for this purpose is $3,500,000. THESE GRANTS, amounting to $7,250,000 are uticondi- tional and will be paid as soon as possible about April 15, .1955. Estimated•amounts payable to each municipality and board are being communicated to the Clerk of the Municipality. In the meantime, enquiries should be directed to the Department of Municipal Affairs, Parliament Buildings, Toronto. EACH MUNIcwPAi.1T r and board should take these grants into cogsideration in planning programs and setting tax rates for the year 1955. March 24, 1955 G. H. DurrsAit, Minister of Municipal Affairs W. J. Dula or, Mfnlster of Education