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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1950-03-23, Page 2PAGE TWO CLINTON NEWS -RECORD Clinton Pews Record The Clinton New Era established 1865 The Clinton News -Record established 1878 Amalgamated'. 1924 An Independent Newspaper devoted to the Interests of the Town of Clinton and Surrounding District Population, 2,500; Trviding Area. 10,009; Retail Market, $1,500,000; Rate, .03 per line flat MEMBER: Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association; Onfario-Quebec Division, CWNA;' Western Ontario Counties Press Association SUBSCRIPTION RATES:, Payable in advance Canada and Great Britain: $2 a year; United States and Foreign: $2.50 Authorized as second class mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa Published EVERY THURSDAY at. CLINTON, Ontario, Canada, in the Heart of Huron County ATKEY, Editor A. L. COLQUHOUN, Plant Manager • Clinton Old Home Week, Saturday - Wednesday, August 5 - 9, 1950,• THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 1950 Spring Rains Arrive With Spring SPRING OFFICIALLY arrived this ,week winter snow from grassy moorings • in the and -one of the first of the new season's activities was a heavy downpour ofrain early yesterday, consistent with the vernal egtdnox. Strange, po one hes commented as yet that the days and nights now ere approximately equal, with the former becoming longer until they reach their maximum three months hence. These spring rains give all living things a-feelalg of freedom, a surge anew lifer Their vibrant strains rise and fall in sweeping crescendoes' across an awakening countryside. They strain catchy tunes on window panes and fling shrill, metallic notes down' war r- spouts. Spring rains release the last patches of fields.' They fill the creeks with rich, whole- some laugther and scrub the hillsides clean. In dale' and wood they leave mirrored pools in which birds preen for spring debuts., Spring rains defrost the earth and reach deep beneath the surface of the ground to stir the early flower into bloom. They replenish wells, sprout the seed, arid turn the brown grass to green. These rains are like a new melody. They linger pleasantly, on, with the promise that soon, from a refreshed and rejuvenated earth, there will flower all the wondrous glories of another spring, -aaatallatl A great time of the year, isn't it, even if you occasionally get a seeking? Ban The HIGHWAY TRAFFIC ACT amendments, recently introduced in the Legislature by Highways Minister Hong George H. Doueett. double the severity of some extra penalties applied in Onbaro to persons convicted of drunk driving in accident cases. Under exsting laws. convicted drunk drivers get jail sentences, and have their cars impounded for three months, and also have their drivers' licenses and owners' permits suspended for three months or longer on re- peated offences. Drunk Driver! The bill now before the house would lengthen the suspension period from three months to six months for a first offence, and to 12 months for a second offence and two years for a third, in drunk driving cases wherever death, personal injury or property damage occurs in connection with the offence. The drunken driver is a potential killer. Tins new legislation should have the general approval— even the drivers who might get drunk, There Is A Tide THERE WAS A PARTICULARLY though- ful phrase in the report of President Truman's :recent* address to 61 Illinois Methodist minist- ers who called on him at 'the White House. Although the President cannot he quoted directly in such remarks, the report says that he "preached on peace, on the importance of accepting the opportunity of world leadership which the United States was offered but re- jected in 1918 , , ," It is perhaps what is unsaid in that phrase '""the importance of accepting the opportunity of leadership" that interested us. The un- spoken suggestion is that if we don't accept the opportunity for leadership that is offered us, somebody else will and it may be a kind of leadership we will not relish. This thought is, or should be, always implicit in our attitude toward Canadian national affairs. We have certain ideas, a . certain philosophy. If we do not take the lead in promoting that philosophy, somebody else will take the lead in pushing another way of thought. This is as true in com- munity or national life as it is in international affairs. • We are always meeting people who attend meetings of various sorts, say nothing while the subjects in which they are interested are discussed and become very voluble to the little woman or the old friend on the way ,home. Even more common than this type who may, after all, just be suffering from a perfectly understandable shyness, is the fellow Who won't he bothered attending the meetings in the first, place. It is with regret that we admit that some local residents fall into one, or other of these categories. THOUGHT FOR TODAY —Did you ever notice that a woman's final decision is not • always the same as the one she makes later, PORTER'S HILL Community Club Meets ' Porter's Hill Community Club met on Wednesday afternoon last at the home of Mrs. Alvin Betties with a good attendance. The presi- dent, Mrs, J. A. Torrance, was in charge of the meeting which open- ed with singing "I'll Take You Home Again, Kathleen" The minutes of the last meeting arid treasurer's report were read and adopted. During the business section of the meeting, it was decided to make a donation to the Ontario Society for Crippled Children. Mrs. Alvin Betties was selected to preside over election of of-. Beers which resulted as follows: president; Mrs. George Colclough; vice-president, Mrs. Peter Har- rison; secretary, Mrs. Allen Bet- ties; treasurer, Mrs. Bert Harris, pianis , Mrs, .Will Cox. After the meeting was brought to a close, the hostess served dainty refreshments. The April meet- ing will be held at the home of Mrs. Allen Battles. A card party and dance are being held in Porter's Hill seTlool on Friday night, March 24. Special Sale Spring Is Here! WHY TAKE A CHANCE ON HAVING WET FEET? Bright finish ee Rubber .Boots We have Misses, size 13-2, Black only , . . $2.19 Child's, size 6-12, Black only . 1.99 Child's, size 6-12, Red or White . 1.79 Women's, size 4-8, Black 2.50 Women's Pumps many reduced prices in Women's Pumps. Come in sale rack. We may have your fitting. Children's Shoes and look over our We carry a Complete Line of CHILDREN'S OXFORDS and BOOTS, White and Brown, the Little Red School House, Hurlburt, and Jumping Jack, made by Savage. EX -RAY FITTING assures you a correct fit for your child. Why take a chance on a misfit? } • Thomas Churchill Reliable . Footwear owoorsoffmostmagasetftipupsmpeosopeow THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 1950 From Our Early Files, 25 Years Ago THE CLINTON NEWS-RECQR Thursday, March 26, 1925 Mrs. John Johnston died afte a lengthy illness. Surviving as well as her husband are one son, J, W. Johnston, and one daughter, Mrs. T. M. Johnston, two broth- ers, John and Samuel Moffat, and one Sister, Mrs. Margaret Pickett. Rev, A. A. Holthes, assisted by Rev. T. J. Snowden, officiated at the funeral and the pellisearers were Thomas Rathwell, J. P. Sheppard, C, J. Wallis, John Mc- Kinley, W. J. Nediger and J. B. Laois. Harry Cochrane had rather a narrow seape from serious injury when he was out hunting near Holmesville. The gun which he was carrying accidentally went off and the bullet just grazed his cheek. The Committee in charge of the Old Boys' Reunion, are col- lecting pictures of all old timers of Clinton,' end would ask that these be handed into Secretary Stothers as soon as possible. Markets were: wheat, $1,40; barley, 70c to 80c; buckwheat, 75c; butter, 30c to 33c; oats, 40e; eggs, 21c to 28e; live hogs, $12.50 to $13.50. Those assisting at the Twilight Musicale in St. Paul's Anglican Church were Mr. arid Mrs. Mor - gen Agnew, Mrs. Theo Fremlin, Mrs. J. Mc•Murehie, . Miss Mary Stewart, Miss Pollock Mrs. Ed. Wendorf, Mrs. W. B. Hawkins. Friends in Clinton were sorry to learn that John Latton, a former resident of Clinton, had passed away at his home in BeI- fast, Ireland. Miss Margaret Carhert died in Detroit and the remains were brought to Clinton for burial in Hullett Township R.C. Cemetery. Rev. Father Gaffney officiated at the graveside and pallbearers were A. Shanahan, J. Blake, J. and T. Flynn, J. Quigley and T. Tighe. • The Ladies Aid of Ontario St. Church presented their president, Mrs. J. H. Paxman, and her mother, Mrs. Kaiser, who leave shortly to make their home in Royal Oak, Mich., with gifts of jewellery. • H. E. Smith has been appointed Prudential Insurance agent here. Mr. and Mrs. S. McDonald, London, have taken up residence on Osborne St. Mr. McDonald is connected with the Canadian Oil Co. The Young People's League of Ontario St. Church took their play "The Young Village Doetoi," to Huron County Home where they presented it for the benefit of the, old folk. G. E. Hall made a business trip to Toronto over the weekend. Miss Sybil Courtice leaves shortly for Hamilton and Toron- to and will sail about the middle of Apirl for Japan where she will resume her work as a mis- sionary. surprised Miss Dolly pantelon o i the occasion of her birthday. Ernest Blacker met with a pain - D ful accident while cutting brush on Tuesday. The head flew off r the hatchet he was using and caused a severe gash in his hand. Those visiting out-of-town dur- ing the past week include: Eddie Farquhar, Sapulpa, Okla.; Miss Florence 'Cuniughame, Walkerton; D. Cantelon, Goderid1; Miss Am- elia Harland, Toronto; Misses Clara and Agnes Chidley, To- ronto; Major 1VfeTaggart and Dr. Shaw have gone to Toronto and New York and are sailing Mr a several weeks' cruise among the West Indies; William Jackson, Toronto; Miss Mabel E. Cant - elan, Goderich; J. Cuninghame, London; Mrs. John Wiseman, St. Marys; Arthur Cantelon, Wing - hem; Miss Jennie Trick, London; Fred Hill and Elisha Townsend, Toronto; Reece Jenkins; Toronto, 0 40 Years Ago THE CLINTON NEW ERA Thursday, March 24, 1910 Cole -Holland -At the home of the bride's parents, Goderich Township, on Wednesday, March 23, 1910, by Rev. T. W. Cosens, May, eldest daughter of Mr. and, Mrs. Charles Holland, to John Percy Cole, son of Mr. and Mn Peter Cole. Miss Olive 'Hollana was bridesmaid and Miss Glady Holland, both sisters of the brid o was :flower girl. Miss Flossi Cole sister of the groom, wa pianist, and Randall Cole, th groom's brother, was best man. James Flynn has sold his black- smith shop to John Saunders. The advisory committee of the Boys' Association is made up of: F.. Hall, St, James' Ward; Dr. C W Thompson, St. John's Ward: J. B. Hoover, St, George's Ward; J Hartley. St. Andrew's Ward; president, T. Jackson, Jr,; vice - ,president, Dr. Shaw; sceretary, Russell Harland; treasurer, Fred R.umball; committee, W. Hall, F, Ford, E. Graham, C. Kitty. Clinton Citizens' Band enter- tained those taking part in the play "Richelieu" at a delightful dinner, ser,,ved in the Normandie Hotel. Misses C. Ford, H. Gunne, A. Howson, H. Fair, W. O'Neil, M. Cluff, M. Rance, Mrs. Ross, Miss Wallace, and Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Kerr went to London to see Hun""Ben Hu" Great crowds attended the millinery openings at Miss Cant elon's and Irwin's stores last week, Fred Wallis while riding his pony was thrown, and unfortun- ately hs foot caught in the stirrup and he was dragged some distance, He was very fortunate not to receive serious injury, J. H. Wiltse, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Wiltse, has been appoint- ed managing director of a new automobile magazine in Syracuse,. N.Y. E W. Potts, a well-known Clinton boy, has been appointed mechanical superintendent of the Swift Automobile Co., Detroit. W. S. Ie. Holmes is on a busi- ness trip to Toronto for a few days, LONDON ROAD. London Road Club Meets The March meeting of London Road Club was held at the home of Mrs. Roy Plumsteel with 15 members present. The „meeting opened with the singing of "The Rose of Tralee," with Mrs. Ben- nett at the piano. A letter was read from Mrs. B. Falconer stating she would not be able to join the 'club this year, and also a thank you note was read from Mrs. Scott. Mrs. Anderson gave a reading, "The good work of our old neigh- bor, Mrs. Broome." Mrs. A. Wiltsc conducted a contest which was won by Mrs. H. Plumsteel Mrs. Bennett was the winner of the mystery box. The meeting closed with the singing of the National Anthem after which a social half hour was spent with the hostess serving a delicious lunch. The next meeting will be 'held at the home of Mr9. Harry Plum - steel. on Thursday, April 21. Goderich TownshipFarm Forum to Meet S.S. No. 4 Farm Forum will meet next week in the school. A member of Huron Health Unit will be present to address the meeting. Everyone is welcome. The last meeting of the Forum was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Irvine Tebbutt. THE VOICE 'OF TEMPERANCE ,Prof. Joslyn Rogers is the consulting chemist with the On- tario government's medico -legal department. He told the Kiwanis Club of West Toronto that the record of deaths caused by drunk driving is "too' amazing to be believed," The official record shows that 20 per cent of major accidents result from drinking. Prof. Rogers expressed the opin- ion that the figure would reach 50 or 60 pea cent if all the facts were known, He declared that intoxicated drivers "have no right to kill ten times as many people as murderers.", Society hangs its murderers: Society will have to devise some more drastic action against these intoxicated killers of the highway. adv. ainiatetereeleeteattereinaleateeeteistietneeee s f Come andSee • s, ,n e THE CLINTOla NEWS-RECOILD Thursday, March 24, 191Q The following officers of an 'athletic (society roamed at the Doherty Piano and Organ Factory have been named: 'satroos, W. Doherty, D.C. Cluff, H.B. Chant, F. Z. Hill; honorary president, J. H. Kerr; honorary first vice president;, B. J, Gibbings hon. Second vice -.president, J. C. Ar- mour; president, M. Grealis; first vice-president, J. S. Morris; sec- ond vice-president, C. Draper; secretary -treasurer, A. C. Clark- son; manager, J. E. Doherty. Among those entertaiining this week were: Mr, and Mrs. H. B. Chant, Miss Katie Scott, ,Miss tleen Marshall, Miss Beatr-ice. Green and Miss Lizzie Reid. Those assisting at the millinery openings in the various establish- ments in town were: J. A. Irwin, Miss McCormick, Miss M, Cant- elan, Miss Wigginton, Miss 'Wes- ton, Miss Sparks, Miss Campbell, Miss Levis, Mrs. Ross, 'Mass Wil - ken,' Miss Baker, Mai McCnil- lough, Miss Boyew. A number of friends pleasantly OUR NEW STOCK OF SILVER HOLLOWARE PIECES You maywant to add a piece or two to your supply, or perhaps to somebody for a lovely gift. Many lovely pieces to choose from, all moderately priced. In TABLE SILVERWARE we have complete sets of all the newest patterns as well as a good supply of knives, forks, teaspoons, coffee spoons, tablespoons, butter spreaders, salad forks, grave ladles and cold meat forks in open stock in most pat- terns, so you can purchase a . single piece or as many as you wish of any you may require. Call and get a price list and folders on any pattern you are interested in. W. N. Counter "Counter's for Finer Jewellery for Over Half a Century in Huron County" netaaeateratarateRatalaeanatatteetteettareal HENSALL Rev. R. A .Brook who under- went an operation in St. Joseph's Hospital, London, has returned to his home. ' Ed. Fink, L. Siemon, Leonard Noakes, were in Kitchener last. week attending , the National Warm Air Heating School To Present Concert A concert will be presented in the Town Hall, Tuesday, March 28, by the pupils of Hensall Public School, and rural schools including S.S. 2 and 10, Hay; S.S. 14; Stanley; and S.S. 1-2 and 10, Tuckersmith; proceeds for the local community building, WC'iU Meets The March meeting of Exeter- Hensall Women's Christian Tem- perance Union was held in the sohoehoom of the Unshed Church, Tuesday afternoon, March 21, and was presided over by the presi- • sent, Mrs. E. Geiger. The de- votional was in charge, of Miss Consitt, and prayers were offered by Mrs. Miners, Mrs. Johns, and Mrs. Geiger. It was. decided to send $20 to the budget fund. The annual County Convention will be held in Exeter, early in May. W. C. Pearce, Exeter, presented interesting highlights of the Fed- eration Convention held in Ham- ilton recently, and gave excerpts from the address of Canon Quin- ton Warner, London, and which he quoted, "Alcoholism is on the inicrease in spite of all its hor- rible efefots." Mrs. Maude Redden contribut- ed 'a solo, with Mrs. F. Appleby accompanying att the piano. Rev. W. J. Downs, Exeter, closed with the benediction. 0 Oldest known brass musical instrument is the cymbal, used in 1047 B.C. NEW LINES HAVE BEEN ADDED to our already complete line of Home Furnishings: IMPORTED PICTURES -- in Oilettes and Waxed Finishes. Priced at 4.50, 6.50, 9.50 and 13.00 itl'eal four large or mail homes. Complete line of UNFINISHED SOLID BIRCH FURNITURE Suitable for paint or satin finish, BEATTIE and MeROBERTS FURNITURE — AMBULANCE — FUNERAL HOME Phone 184W day or night Appreciated at Easter If you have a friend not so well or not so young, brighten their days with YARDLEY TOILETRIES Special in one box -'--3 Yardley Soap with a box of Lavendo Meal $1.50 AIso Appreciated EASTER WRAPPED CANDY GOLD SEAL 85c NEILSON'S 85c LOWNEY'S $1 00 PEPPERMINT PATTIES .. , . 65c at your Rexall Drug Store W. S. ' ® HOL E licence Required under the Tourist Establishments Act, 1949 NOTICE TO OPERATORS ONTARIO Licences Expire MARCH 31st If you operate a Tourist Establishment, accommodating the travelling or vacationing public, and if you are not already licenced under the Game and Fisheries Act as an "outfitter", or under the Liquor Licence Act, you must apply before March 31st for a licence under the Tourist Establishments Act. A Tourist Establishment includes: An Inn • A Lodge • A Tourist Home tenting five or more rooms • A Cabin Establishment of two or more rental units • A Cottage Estab• lishment of two or more rental units • A Trailer or Camping Park • Licences are issued by municipalities, or, in that part of a territorial district without municipal organisation, by the district inspector of the Ontario Provincial Police Force: The fee on first application is $5.00 and on each annual renewal. is $2.50. Fee shall accompany application. Operation without licence entails a maximum penalty of $100.00 on conviction, as does any violation of the regu- lations: Copy of the regulations will be forwarded on request by THE DEVELOPMENT BRANCH DEPARTMENT OF TRAVEL AND PUBLICITY PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS, TORONTO HON. LOUIS P. CECILE, K.C.. . TOM C. McCALL Minister Deputy Minister National Tourist Service Week From May 1st to May 8th Tourist business is YOUR business, The Canadian Tourist Association has published an informative booklet "The Visitor Industry" which tells you what you can do to help further this important national program. Write for your 'free copy. i YOU CAN GET $10,trra..F,. LOW RATE INSURANCE 'PROTECTION $10,000 for your family if you die from a natural cause; or— $20,000 if you•die by accident; or $30,000 if you die by accident while riding as a passenger in a public conveyance (aeroplane excepted), or due to a lire in e public building. Liberal oasis payment for loss of parts of your body and total disability. Ask for printed card "$10,000 Low Rate Protection" which explains this policy. It will interest you. yo sN Con f ederatioa Li Association HEAD off ICE s o R O N T O biiV".) h its 4aa ikt,.Y' Representative . R.- BUTLER Clinton