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CLINTON NEWS -RECORD
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The Clinton New Era established 1865 'The Clinton News -Record established 1878 NP Fr cm O u r
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An Independent Newspaper devoted to the Interests bf• the Teem of Clinton and Surrounding Distriot 25 Years Ago.
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Published EVERY THURSDAY at CLINTON, Ontario, Canada, in the Heart
a of Huron County
R. S. ATKEY, Editor A. L. COLQUHOUN, PIant Manager
• Clinton Old Hoare Week, Saturday -, Wednesday,
THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD
Thursday, February 19, 1925
William Moore died in Toron-
to after ;a short Illness, He is
survived • by his wife; five sons,
Milton; Robert,' William, ,Tomes,
John; one. claug'hter, Miss .Mary;.
!Moore; and two sisters, Mrs, John
I Govet end Mies 'Mary Moore, The
August 5 - 9 1950 •
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 195Q
Ifuneral was held teem Mrs.
'Govet's home with Rev., A, A.
Holmes officiating. Pallbearers
were H. B. Chant, H. W. Gould,
L. Cree, J, E. Cook, J. Wiseman
and C. J, Wallis,
Those assisting at the. W. i,
meeting were Mrs, James Flynn,
Mrs. Elton Rozeil, Mrs, Paxman,
Mae. W. 5, Elliott, Mrs. McClin-
chhey.
Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Hanley and
family are moving into the house
on Princess Si,,recently occupied
by Mrs. L. Lawson.
The Power Of A Woman
WHEN CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE,
municipal councils, and'. transportation experts
andeconomists; discuss the problems, of . at-
tracting industry to a particular municipality,
they talk about such •things as freight rates,
proximity to the source of material supply, and
distribution costs,
They are partly right, for these are factors
which have some part in determining the most
economic location of any ,industrial enterprise.
' Never, however, underestimate the power
of a woman!
In recent discussions .with several manufac•-
turers who are considering moving their plants
from large cities to smaller communities, an
editor was told that the biggest single obstacle
was not the eget of moving, the finding of
adequate personnel, nor freight- rates, but
merely convincing the wives of certain key
employees ' that life in a 'small town was.
"human."
One manufacturer who had moved to a'
point 60 miles outside Toronto some , three
years ago was being forced to return to the
city because the wives of certain of his ex-
ecutives would not adjust themselves to life
and friends in a smaller centre.
Making strangers feel at home, improving
local recreation facilities, raising the cultural
level of a community and other similar con-
siderations:'ate often. "pooh-poohed" by hard-
headed business men and labor leade'», who
claim that the main job of a Chamber of Com-
merce or a town council is to' go out and get
more industry.
It often happens, however, that seemningly.
unimportant considerations such as these, are
the very things which determine the industrial
and commercial prosperity of a town or
village.
Most industrial heads move their plants to
new communities because they fall in love with
the . way of life in those communities, not
because of economic factors. They like the
Fishing; they like the people; they like the
beauty of the streets; they are impressed by
the cleanliness of the town. In other: words,
they think that's the sort of place I'd like to
live in and raise my children. And if their
key executives feel . the same way, the in-
dustrialprogress of that town is sure.
A friendly welcome and a friendly face is
often a greater asset 'to a community than a
strategic location.
Cut Down Farm Fire Losses
.BEFORE 1950 COMES to an end, fire will
destroy $10,000,000 worth of Canadian farm
property; statisticians predict. Scores of fam-
ilies will be left homeless. A large number
of adults and children• will never . see the
dawn of 1951. Their charred bodies will be
found among the smouldering ruins of what
had been happy homes.
A rural fire is infinitely snore terrifying
than one in an urban centre where a modern
fire brigade is only as far away as the corner
fire alarm box.. When a farm building catches
fire, the best then can usually be mustered
Is 'a, bucket brigade of neighboring farmers
who are willing but often helpless. It is
vital, therefore, that every farmer institute
his own fire protection program.
To check the quick spreading of flames,
curtains end other fabric materialts in the
home can be treated with certain flame proof-
ing chemicals. Fire retardant paints are now
on -the market. Inexpensive fire extinguishers
can he hung in easily -accessible places about
the house and barn.
Outbreaks of fire , can he prevented if a
few simple rules 'are followed. Keep base-
ments, attics and outbuildings free of rubbish.
Store gasoline and other inflammable liquids
at a safe distance from 'main buildings. Pro-
vide' a safe place to dispose of hot ashes front
stove or furnace. Watch the careless smoker
and the child with matches.' Be careful using
.kerosene when starting Ia stove fire.
Be sure hay is well cured before putting
it in the loft unless there is a safe mow -
curing system. Inspect the lightning rod
system once a year. if there isn't one it would
pay in the long run to have one.
Each spring and fall check over chimneys
and flues for arracks that would permit flames
to reach other parts of the house. A ladder
long enough to reach the top of the highest
building on the farm should be kept in a
handy place. If there is a water system, a
few well-placed hose comedians are good
protection. If not, a barrel of water painted
red and lettered "for fire only" should be
kept near 'every building and used only In'
ease of fire,
If the statistics mentioned in the first
paragraph could be halved or eliminated al-
together, we're positive the statisticians won't
mind being wrong tin their predictions; in
fact, they'll be extremely pleased.
Beautiful British Columbia
This poem, written by Audrey Sturgeon,
Bayfield, who is visiting in Steveston, B.C.,
tells of the weather in the various parts
Of British Columbia.
Come to British Columbia, where the weather's
at its best,
Out to our Vancouver, the California of the
West;
Where flowers bloom the year around and
trees are never bare,
You never need a hat or coat to travel any-
where.
Caine to the land of sunshine, never signs of
snow or ice,
Beautiful British Cdlumbia where the weath-
er's always nice;
That's what the folks were saying as I left
Lake Huron's shore;
When you reach the Pacific Coast, you'll be
back this way no more.
Two winters now have cone and gone, and
here I'm waiting yet,
To see the lovely climate, Vancouver bassts
they get;
Monday's so cold you neatly freeze, Tuesday
it's pouring rain,
Wednesday you're shovelling snow away, Thurs-
day it's zero again.
On Friday it's so icy that everything's froze;
Saturday it thaws again and so the weather
goes;
Sunday it starts all over, piling in the coal
and wood.
I haven't even seen a summer's day that has
been any good,
Well, if that's 'Vancouver climate, where nice
weather's always found,
Ther: Ontario I'm bound for, before another
winter rolls around.
AUDREY STURGEON
. Debt 30 Times
•BACK IN 1913, before the First World
War, Canada's national debt amounted to little
more than half a . billion dollars, according to
The Financial Post. When the war was over
and won it had climbed to almost $3 billion.
Nowe
a f w 'e after ter unto he • and a t r still more
expensive war„ the country ewes $17 billions
or 30 times more than in 1913.
Even after making due allowances for the
fact' that our population has almost,doubled,
since 1913 and the interest rate paable on
our debt has . been substantially reduced, this
enormous expansion cannot be viewed with
Pre -Great War
complacency. With our greatly boosted national
income and our huge gain in productive capac-
ity we can 'and are carrying this load,
But any temporery' interruption . in our.
presentprosperity could change that picture
drastically. st -ally. That is. a point we must keep
firmly in mind whenever vast new government
expenditures are hinted.
THOUGHT FOR TODAY—What is for-
bearance but the spirit of tolerance shown
when a man who knows patiently listens to a
man who doesn't? '
Ole 4ckeideger
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The choir of •Ontario St. Churli.
presented their popular leader, B.
J. Gibbinigs, with a lovely bou-
quet of flowers in honour of his
birthday. These flowers added
a real touch ;of beauty to the
church on Sunday morning last.
M. Schoenlials suffered a Pain-
ful accident on Wednesday when
his right hand was caught in one
of the machines in his father's
mill. The middle `finger was hurt
rather badly.
Rev. A. A. Holmes, Ca J. Wallis
and A. T. Cooper are in Toronto
attending a lig temperance rally.
Mr. and Mrs, W. T. Hawkins
and Master Tack are attending
the Hardware Convention i n
Toronto, and also visiting rela-
tive's in Hamilton.
Mrs. W. Jenkins has returned
sifter taking a short course in
floral culture and greenhouse
work at the OAC, Guelph.
Rev. J. E. Hogg has been cal-
led to Uxbridge' on account of
the serious illness of his mother.
Markets were:,wheat, $1.65;
oats, 55c; barley, 8c; buckwheat,
85e: butter, 28c to 30c; eggs, 29c
to 38c; live hogs, $11. •
tor of Auburn and Clinton Baptist
Rev. J. K. Fairfull, former Pas -1
Churches, has been appointed
Superintendent, Ontario Reform- l
atory at Burwash. '
Dr. J. C. Gandier is attending'
clinics in Toronto.
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future
u ire .
A• A. (Bert) Hill has been
trat1Sferred to Winnipeg. b y
Doherty Organ Factory. The
Citizens' Band presented him
with a.' gilt as did the, factory,
D, S. Clint and H. B. Chant,
melting the 'presentation, St.
Paul's Sunday School, ,of which
he was a valued member of the
executive, presented him with a
handsome signet ring and an ad-
dress beautifully engrossed by
Miss R. M• Bentley,
Among those entertaining this
week were Mr. end Mrs, John
Rice, Mr,ond Mae Wesley Walk-
er, Miss Helen Doherty, Mrs.
Osbaldeston, Mr, •end Mrs. W. H.
Hellyar, Miss Mamie and Bernie'
Hall, Miss' Winnie O'Neil, lehe and
Mrs. R. 5, Southcombe and Miss
Washington, Ray Cantelon,
Edward Shepherd has accepted
a , . position' with Gordon, McKay
and Co. in Tor•ahto.
Misses 1Viary Smith, Estelle
Wigginton and Mabel Cantelon
are hi Toronto attending . the
Millepery openings.
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THE CLINTON' NEW ERA
Thursday, February 17, 1910
-The Pirates defeated the Tigers
at a game of hockey. Playing
were; Pirates—goal, A, 1tathwell;
point, W. Grant; a point, E. Pat=
tison; rover, W. Hall; centre, J.
Levy; r. wing, Al. Doherty; 1.
wing, L. Greig; Tigers --goal, N
Holtzhauer; point, J. Lawson; c.
point; Roy Forrester: rover; W.
Leppington; centre, F. Rumbalil;
r. wing, Ross Forrester; 1. wing,
E. Graham.
William Patterson, James B.
Hoover and Adam Hay have been
re -appointed to the License Board
for Centre Huron.
Miss . Janet Wilson, the Ole -
!lent teacher of. the Bible Class
'of Willis Presbyterian 'Church,
was the guest of honour at a
sooial evening held' at the Walk-
inshaw home and was presented
'with gifts in honour of her
Iservice.
Mrs. F. B. Hail, Mrs. F. Watts,
iMrs. H. Andrews and Mrs. J.
Johnston are in charge of the
W.I. meeting.
A load of 'CCI students enjoyed
a very pleasant sleigh •ride and
ended up for refreshments at the
home of Mr. and Mrs.' W.J. Mil-
ler, Huliett. Township.
Soloists in Willis TPresbyterian
Church • on Sunday were Miss
Zada McRae, Miss Margaret Tor-
rance and Dr. Gandier.
Rev. J. Greene and Mrs. James
Doig are in Toronto attending a
Temperance convention.
Misses Agnes and Sophia Stir-
ling have returned to their home
after spending several months in.
the country.
A. Ii', Goodwin is confined to
he house having slipped on the
icy sidewalk and in falling broke
several ribs.
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STAFFA - Darcey Docking,
concession 7, Hibbert Township.
is a patient in Scott Memorial
Hospital, Seaforth, following an
accident at his farm when en-
gaged in operating a hammer
mill. He suffered severe hand
injuries, losing four fingers end
part of the thumb of his right
hand.
*
40 Years Ago
TI•TR CLINTON NEWS -RECORD
Thursday. February 17, 1910
W. Seattle„ a resident of
Clinton since 1856. died on Mon-
day. Rev. W. J. Jolliffe officiat-
ed at the funeral and pallbearers
were John Emtnerton, George
Swartz, Wiliiatfr Robinson, John
Curinghame, John Stevenson and
Jonathan Brown.
L, C. e lereing has resigned as
County secretary of the 'YMCA
and will take a position on Galt
Collegiate staff.
Tozer and Brown are opening
e rug department .over F. T.
Jarkson's shoe store.
C. J. Wallis and Oliver John-
son are busy buying horses for
the Western market, Both expect
to take a trip west in the near
r
Historical
Sketches
(Continued from Page One)
penditures, which covered the
total amount of receipts,
$1,076.65 went for schools and
$176.71 for County rate.
On the withdrawal of the
Municipality from Wawanosh and
Morris. Blyth handed over to
East Waivanoshw its share of the
Municipal Loan Fund Surplus,
and undertook to pay $400 ad-
ditional on 'the Township's as-
sumption
s-sumption of the whole of it's un-
paid railway debenture indebted-
ness; and in' the case of Morris,
that Township also. assumed all
its unpaid debentures, the village
undertaking to repay the Town-
ship $800 in ten years, with int-
erest, In addition to the above
liabilities, Blyth quite recently
issued debentures to Messrs. Gray,
Young & Snarling, of Seaforth.
to the amount of $3,000, as an f
inducement to that firm to estab-
lish salt menufactares in the vil-
1process
age and the of boring
for brine is at present in prog-
ress. •
As a little incident in connec-
tion with its early history', it
might be mentioned that Ronald,
son of .Kenneth. McBean, Who is
now in Manitoba, Was the first
white child born in the piece. One
of the original settlers, Mr. Mc-
ft
Connell, still lives with his son,
in. Wingham. Mr.'Drummond, the
founder of the village, is now
the oldest living resident in the
village, The first 'religious ser-
vice ever' held in the locality
was by Rev. Mr. Atkins, else-
where spoken of, in the house of
Mr. Mclean; and this gentleman
also performed the first mara•Iage
ceremony In the neighborhood,
and it is also said—in the Town-
ship of Morris, between John
Laidlaw and a Miss Waldy.
Briefly summed up, it may be
stated that existing Conditions
and present indications seem to
promise a progressive end prosp-
erous future for the youngest
village in the County of Huron.
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1950
Federation News
(By' GORDON M. CaRIIIG,
Secretary r la
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y Fel dman
Huron
County Federation of
Agriculture)
Hog Producers Meet
Huron County Hog Producers'
held their annual meeti•ig in
Clinton on February 10 with a
good attendance present. Guest
speaker for the occasion was W.
Bishop, Norwich, a director of
Ontario Hog Producers' organiza-
tion. He gave an interesting talk
on the outlook for the hog in-
dustry for the coming year. He
alio gave some interesting facts
and reasons why the organization
has not been able to function as
effectively as it should.
The 13og Committee for Huron
County -",:r 195D Is Orval Taylor,'
chairman; Alf Warner and Ham'
Sturaes members; and William:
Young, Blyth, secretary -treasurer:
The annual meeting of the
Ontario Hog Producers will be
held in Toronto on March 1-2.
Every township in Huron County
is entitled to one voting dele-
gate at this convention. This
gives Huron County 1.6 votes on
all questions discussed,
Work of Great Value
The work done by Ontario
Hog Producers' organization, has
been of great value to all who produce hogs in large or
small numbers. The present sub-
sidy on hogs would never have
been granted if it had not been
for the strong representation
made to the Government by this
organization. The organization is
not satisfied with the results they
obtained, and are continuing to
strive for this subsidy to be in-
creased to bring the marketing
value of a hog nearer the 1949.
level,
The subsidy at present is' $3 50
per one hundred lbs. of pork
sold. If
a hog' h dressed seed
g one dt
und-
red and fifty lbs. a farmer re-
ceives a $5;25 subsidy on that
particular liog, In order to get
that $5;25 per hog the farmer
pays 2 cents: to the organization
responsible for obtaining , this
subsidy. Yet Some farmers ask,
"What has this organization done
for us?"
BACK TO WORK AGAIN
BELGRACE—A few years', ago,
Dr. Harry Kirkby, veteran Bel -
grave veterinarian, deeided^it was
time to retire'But retirement
didn't last long. The veteran of
44 years' pfiactising in the Bel -
grave district, explaining why he
went back to work, said he figur-
ed he "might as well work myself
away as rusting away."
THE VOICE OF
TEMPERANCE
A leading Canadian industrial-
ist ' states that alcoholism costs
Canadian industry $8,000,000 a
year. According to researchers
intoxicated workers or workers
who are suffering a hangover
cause accidents costing industry
close to $10,000,000 a year in
Canada No wonder an increas-
ingly large number of industrial
firms in Canada and the U.S. are
sponsoring the treatment of ai-
conrlic employees with the new
drug antabuse — But wouldn't
an ounce of prevention be worth
a pound of t u' e? Reduce the out-
lets-- curtail the sale— cut down
on consumption — there is no
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