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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1950-05-11, Page 2PAGE TWJ CLINTON NEWS -RECORD.' THURSDAY, MAY 11, 1950 Clinton News -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; Trading Area. 10,000;. Retail Market, $1,500,000; Rate, .03 per line flat MEMBER: Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association; Ontario -Quebec Division, CWNA; , Western Ontario Counties Press Association SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Payable in advance — Canada and Great Britain: $2 a year; United States end 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 R. S. ATKEY, Editor A. L. COLQUHOUN, Plant Manager Clinton Old; Home . Week, Saturday Wednesday, August 5 9, 1950 • THURSDAY, MAY 11, 1Q50 Heart. Attacks Take Two Editors HEART ATTACKS continue to be a lead- ing killer, especially in connection with the deaths of men in early middle age and older. Two weekly newspaper editors have pas- sed on from this cause during the past few days=A. V.• Nolan, editor of The Stotrffville Tribune, and Arthur C. Rogers, editor of The Kincardine News. Although Mr. Nolan was an older men, Mr. Rogers was only 41 at the time of his demise. The death of these two members of the Fourth Estate came es a , great shock to all their colleagues, and The NEWS -RECORD joins" in sympathizing with the bereaved families. Our Democracy SOMETHING THAT WE TAKE for grant- ed in Canada today is a free and unfettered press. We hardly ever think of it in terms of a priceless possession, yet a moment's thought should prove to us that Canadians can, count freedom of the press among their blessings. Hitler and Mussolini built their power on , a controlled press. They were beaten by freedom -loving nations, but other countries today are in the same position as were the ordinary citizens of Germany and Italy a few 'short years ago. Their peoples are in Means Freedom complete ignorance of what goes on outside their borders Of rigid state censorship. Our press freedom is a public freedom because our newspapers are the means by which Canadians get the information they need to judge their governments and make up their minds on public issues. It is the medium by which they can offer their opinions openly andwithout fear of reprisal. Continued freedom of our press isa power- ful safeguard against losing any of our other hard-won freedoms. The Ancient A POPULAR MEETING PLACE for people of the Tillsonburg district is the auction sale, whether it be at the large sale barn in the town or at a private sale in the country, com- ments the . Tillsonburg News. People come from all parts of the surrounding countryside to take part in the activities, either as a buyer or a spectator, • You've heard the chant of the auctioneer: "Going, going—gone to the man with, the big red tiel" • The staccato spiel is so exciting you've probably never taken time to realize that auctioneering is an ancient business — with origin lost in the fogs of antiquity. Herodotus, the ancient Greek historian, wrote of beautiful maidens sold to the highest bidder in Babylon by professional auctioneers, That was 2,400 years ago. Roman soldiers later usedthe seine tech- nique to unload their loot. A warrior would thrust his spear in the ground to declare the sale open, and bidding would start. Auctlo, the Latin origin of our term Auction Sale "auction", literally means "en increase". The Dutch in medieval times put a reverse twist to their auctions.. Offering real estate at a high figure, they progressively lowered the price. In this way the first rather than the last bid took the property. If you were a buyer, you would be kept on your toes lest you wait too long in placing your bid. Another trick to build up suspense was used by English auctioneers. They would light a one -inch candle, and bids were accepted until the candle burned itself out, Starting slowly, a "sale by the candle" often ended in a frenzy as the flame started to sputter. Throughout history the auctioneer has play- ed an important role in the transacting of business, Beautiful maidens are no longer on the market, but almost anything else—from grain futures to surplus war factories—still is being sold to the highest bidder. When you hear the spiel of the auctioneer, remember this—he is a practitioner of an ancient art, and a symbol of competitive enter- prise. • This Concerns Everyone IN THE CURRENT WAGE DEMANDS of the Canadian Pacific wouldn't pay more than a the railway workers we have a dispute that fraction of the increase sought. is of direct interest to every citizen, states The railway workers know that their de-' The Financial Post. This is not because most • mends can only come from increased freight people have a vital stake in railway services rates or government subsidies or both. In but because any increase in wages will have other words it is the Canadian public which to come out of the taxpayers end the consumer, will have to pay. And if there is any hesita- Railways haven't any hidden hoard out of tion about that paying, the railway unions which these new wage demands can be met, threaten to tie-up railway traffic, all railway The Canadian National is already reporting offices and all railway hotels. substantial deficits and the modest profit of Home And GETTING MARRIED is really little more than signing a contract to build a marriage. The real building is done over the years that follow, and the resulting structure is called a family. Planning and energy and skill are needed by the 243,000 men and 'women who were married'in- Canada last year, and by the quarter million who will be married this year. Making it as easy as possible for these young people to find the right way to build sturdy family life is the business of all of us, because the sweets with which they pair off in this generation determines the fate of the nation. These' young people really have taken, on. a big job, The responsibilities facing them literally are unprecedented. They are called upon to make decisions which seem to demand all the wisdom of the ages. Both the form of the family and the nature of married relationships have varied greatly in the course of human history, and never were they more exacting than they are today. Poets to the contrary notwithstanding,'marriage over - Right does not change character and person - The Family ality so as to fit everyone miraculously for founding a family. There is more to family life than biology and romance and the economics of family sup- port. Understanding appreciation of each. other's good qualities is necessary, and it must be made known. Many a marriage breaks up in sorrow because one of the parties basks in the sunshine of appreciation expressed Sy workshop or social friends, while at home everything able end good is taken for granted, What shall we set up as the motto of the home? One man, puzzled to find a decoration for over his living -room fire -place, discarded pictures and wrote up two Greek words mean- ing The Healing Place of the Soul. Home is the unit of spiritual, emotional and physical security. The home develops personality, educates in living, and fits us to take our place in society. It is here that children grow into men and women who find within the family the fulfilment of their needs and desires, the release from worry and the encouragement they need to face., the heavy responsibilities of life, From Our Early . Files. !vice-president, Miss Elva Wiltse 25 Years Ago .treasurer, Miss Mabel Ker; secre- tary, Miss Cela Rathwell. THECLINTONNEWS-RECORD Those who are now using town Thursday, May 14, 1925 water include J.B. Hoover, Mayor Taylor, W. R. Counter, Albert ;turner, Mrs. Junior, George Mc- Lennan, R.J: Chuff, A.T. Cooper. Markets were; wheat, new, 95e; wheat, old, 30c; barley, 40c to 42c; peas, 65c; eggs, 18e to 19c; butter, 21c ,to 22e; hogs, $8.85; potatoes, 30. W. T. O'Neil had the first sast.trawberries on sale on Saturday l Clinton Public School has been the winner of Lord Stratheona's Nelson Shield and this is now on display in Principal Hartley's George Hanley has moved into the house recently vacated by Mr. Crich on Townsend St. Among the seriously ill. include Mrs. Hawke, Mrs. E. Farquhar, and J. H. Pexman, recently moved to Royal Oak, Mich. Mr, and Mrs. G. D. McTaggart, have arrived in England after a vrey stormy and hazardous cros- sing of the Atlantic. Fire broke out yesterday in the home of W. H. Watts, Wil- liam St., but was quickly brought under control with not too much damage being done. J. Seeley, who has been con- ducting a shoe repair business here for some time, has decided to remove to London, and leaves for there shortly. One of Clintons oldest -estab- lished' businesses is' this week celebrating its 40th anniversary. A. T. Cooper, son of the former owner, 'William Cooper, is the present proprietor. J. Fraser, son of T. Fraser, was riding his bicycle to school when he was hit by a car and thrown to the ground. He received rath- er a severe shaking up. Those of Willis Presbyterian Church who wish to continue Presbyterian will hold service in the Baptist Church on Sunday morning. Rev. C. J. Mooriiouse, Rev. A. A. Holmes, R. E. Manning; N. W. Trewartha. 0. Jervis attended a Goderich District meeting of the Methodist Church in Dun- gennon on Tuesday and Wed- nesday. W. S. R. Holmes is attending a drug convention in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Welsh and daughter, Miss Lenore, are on a motor trip to London, Hamilton, and Toronto. Mrs. Charles Lockwood a n d son, Jim, Blyth, are spending a few days in town. A former iGlintonian, A. E. Coombs, now an' Alderman in the City of St. Catharines, has been mentioned as the possible Liberal candidate for Lincoln County, in the next federal election. Markets were: wheat, 81.40; barley, 65c to 70c; buckwheat, 60c; oats, 40c; eggs, 19c to 27c; butter, 30c to 32c; live hogs, $10.75. s a c room. Fred Mitch is having a stone foundation placed under. his house. William Elliott is doing the work. The Village of Brussels have asked for the loan of the town engine while theirs is being re- paired. Miss Lucile Grant has started a painting class in Goderich: Miss Isabel Gunn was among those entertaining last week. Wilfred Stevenson has been able to return to his duties in London after recuperatingfrom his recent illness 'at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Stevenson. E. S. LIVERMORE STILL CONTESTS GRIT LEADERSHIP HENSALL Mr. "land Mrs, II. Scruton and family, Port Dover, spent the Weekend with relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. William Simpson, Billy and Bobby, Detroit, were weekend visitors with Mrs. L. Siml?son. Mrs. Eva Carlile is visiting with her son-in-law and daugh- ter, Mr. and Mrs. 3, Stokes' and family, London. United Anniversary Anniversary services will be held in the United Church May 28, with Rev.. W., J. Rogers, Blyth, as preacher. Christian Family Day Christian Family Day will be observed in the local churches this coming Sunday, May 14. At. the United and Carmel Presby- terian churches baptismal services will be held, Scholars of the Sunday School will assist with the services, Oddfellow's Service The IOOF `and Amber Rebekah Lodges will attend divine service in St. Paul's Anglican Church Sunday evening, May 14, arid will be addressed by the rector, Rev. C. L. Langford. Service com- mences at 7.30. Members are ask- ed to meet at lodge rooms not later than 7 p.m. Presbyterian Anniversary Anniversary services in Cannel Presbyterian Chu . will be ob- served Sunda , May 21, with Rev. D. Stewart, Kincardine, as preacher end T. H. Hoffman, Dashwood, as soloist. Fine Minstrel Show Wingham Kinsmen presented their minstrel show to a packed house in the Town Hall Friday, 40 Years Ago . THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD Thursday, May 12, 1910 Officers of the Young Men's Bible Class of Ontario St. Church are: president, Herald Pickett; first vice-president, E. Welsh; second vice-president, Roy Plum - steel; third. vice-president, Dean Courtice; treasurer, Frank Tyn- dall; secretary, Arthur Trick; librarian. Glen Cornish; teacher, Miss Lucy Stevens. Officers of Clinton Women's Institute are: President, Mrs. Thomas Kearns; vice-president, Mrs. F. B. Hell; secretary -treas- urer, Mrs. C. Kaufman. Those assisting with improve- ments in the park include T. Jackson, R. and L. Cree, T. Shipley, W: Wheatley, F. E4ans, Billy Steep. Cook -McNeil --At the home of Mrs. Murray, Rattenbury St., on Wednesday. May 11, 1910, by Rev. W. J. Jolliffe, Ellen McNeil to William W. Cook, Citizens of Clinton and com- munity were greatly shocked on Friday last to hear that King Edward VII had passed on to his reward add that the Prince of Wales had succeeded to the throne. Memorial services were held in all the churches on Sun- day and a public service is be- ing planned for St, Paula Church on Friday, May 20, the day the funeral will take place. G. D. McTaggart has built a new verandah at his residence; R. Rowland has had his sign painted; A. P. Gundry has a beautiful bed of tulips in bloom. Those assisting at the Guild meeting of Willis Church were Misses Luella Walkinshaw, Lulu Howe and Abbie Glen. Among those shipping livestock to various centres this week in- clude: Councillor Mason, Oliver Johnson, and William Sparks. THE CLINTON NEW ERA Thursday, May 12, 1910 Frank McCaughey has accepted a position with Tozer and Brown. Officers of the Young Ladies' Bible Class of Ontario St. Church are: president, Miss Della Tay- lor; first vice-president, Miss Emma Pickett; second vice-presi- dent, Miss Minnie Easom; third i'ie>t`ldrreauhes rtf! Waft APTA/N MORGAN NAS ,2ESGUED P.eMICE55 %1 LUA, BUT NOr7h/F/ED To SEE . MAT AM 41.1./611702 NAS L/TILE RUCK6011) BY THE AANIeLE :r HELP EILAcw_GOLO MOW/ THE. ALLIGA'rOa 444A A DEAT-H GRIP ON HIS FOOT to i a HO/ THIS�'a 15 BAD/ '' (CAN'T yoU BUDGE THE .JAW, --N .--->- i NOS--- IT Mann* I CUT OFF FOOT og ELAcICGOLD CNE,1 GO AHEAD, MEDIC INE MAN/ SLACI4GOLD " HAS PAINTED, tMI5IEBVLISO E ROMBONND,T RAELTTLE COULD U5E MY VEIL .: FOIl A BANDAGE... YOuu AVE fare AT LAyT/ BIAO(GOLD' SHALL HAVE A &NEW JEWELLED LEG,ONCE WE ARE ALL $AI ELY SACK IN 714E FETTLE- MENT 014;114E.151: -03b Despite recurring reports, Far- quhar Oliver, Ontario Liberal Leader, will not stand for re- election as such, "according to' a report from Toronto. Mr. Oliver has informed the provincial Liberal Association that his resignation of last fall still stands. President Norman L. Mathews said that another meeting -of the management committee of the party would be held in June. The committee met a few weeks ago when progress was reported by the leadership committee, ap- pointed .to canvass the field for Prospective candidates. So far only two candidates have definitely announced their intention to stand. They are Campbell Calder, London, mem- ber of the Legislature, and Ernest S. Livermore, K.C., also a Lon- don lawyer, and son of Mr. and Mrs. James Linner-snore, Clinton. Mr. Mathews indicated that there probably would be several prominent candidates in the field by convention time. Said likely 1.6 contest the office are Colin Campbell, former min- ister in the Hepburn Cabinet; Hon. Walter E. Harris, MP for Grey -Bruce; William R. Bene- dickson, MP for Kenora-Rainy River; Col. Harry Hamilton, Sault Ste. Marie, and possibly David Croll, MP for Toronto 'SpaBina. 0 Donald Gordon is the youngest man ever to head Canadian Na- tional Railways' sprawling em- pire. He is 47. 0 THE VOICE OF TEMPERANCE 'Dr. Jellenik is head of the school for studying alcoholism at Yale University. After thorough investigation he reports that there are fewer alcoholics in rural than in urban areas. The rate for chronic alcoholism in cities of 100,000 or more is higher by 33.7 per cent than in smeller towns and cities, and higher by 105 per cent than in rural areas. Dr. ,Tellenik concludes that the great- er number of outlets for drink the more people will drink. The Huron Temperance Federation has always maintained that to increase the outlet is to increase the consumption of alcohol. Huron County is fortunate that it is a county of small towns and rural areas, It is also fortunate that it is under the Canada Temper- ance Act that does not permit for liquor outlets. f��I''i!A tH�H;Qi�HHHiH♦H4HM „fHf t. fl.{'.fH� }. GIFT , SUGGESTIONS for MOTHER'S DAY Watch Expansion Bracelet $4 95 up. Wrist Watch $23.50 up. Musical Powder Box $7.95 up, Compact $3.00 up. Electric Kitchen Clock $6.75 up. Bedroom Clock- $5.25. Lady Sheaffer Pen $10.25. Pearl Necklace .$1.50 up. Earrings $1.00 up. Cup and Saucer $1.75 up. Locket $3.50 up. Bracelet $2.50 up. Featherweight Iron $12.50. Brooch or Scatter Pin $1.25 up. Corn Flower Crystal $1.25 up. Brush, Comb and Mirror, $15.00 up. Coffee or Teaspoons — any. pattern in 1948 Rogers or Com- munity Plate ® '11 cents each. Salad Forks, Dessert Spoons, Butter Spreaders, Table Spoons, Dessert Forks $1.42 each. Silver Butter. Dishes, Trays, etc. from $2.50. Electric Kettle $12.50. Sunbeam Milcunaster $49.18. Birthstone Ring $5.00 up. ' Smoothie Ball Point Pen $1.75., W. N. Counter "Counter's for Finer Jewellery for Over Half a Century in Huron County" :iHH444S . 414 .4t t f fH 4�,, THTC rHSHf May 5, sponsored by Amber Re- bekah Lodge. The caste of 40, including a ladies' chorus, pre- sented a delightful program with black faced comedy et its best, • and the singing of high calibre. P,L. McNaughton introduces} Scott Reid, president-elect of, the Kins- men Club, who introduced the members of the show. Up to date, the Kinsmen have raised over $500 from this project to- wards the artificial ice at the. arena in Wingham: their objec- tive $4,000. Lune eon was serv- ed by members of the Rebekah Lodge, Mrs. , W, Kyle, Mrs. W. Caldwell, Mrs. W. Parke, Mrs. S. Rennie. A vote of thanks Was expressed. by Bob Ferguson, president of the> Kinsmen Club, respondel to by P. McNaughton. Evening Auxiliary The May meeting of the Even- ing Auxiliary of the United Church was held Monday, May 8, with president Mrs. Lillian Hyde in the chair. Mrs. Gar- field Broderick conducted the devotional period, Scripture les- son was read by Mrs. H. Mc - Ewan, and prayer offered by Mrs. J. Corbett. A collection of articles were presented for the bazaar fish pond, and face cloths were given in response to the roll call; also donations for the bale for the WMS. The annual picnic will be held at Lions Park, Seeforth, Wednesday, June 28. Sports committee, Miss Avery and Miss Winifred Gray; lunch, Mrs. B. Horton, Mrs. H. Keys, Mrs. W. Richardson. The topic, "Sharing and Sacrifice," was presented by Mrs. H. Faber. r.%ia+.•owviise•e. "),V.nw.ar.r. <.re F The Rexall Store GIFTS FOR MOTHER'S DAY ti Smiles n' Chuckles Candies W. C. Newco be, Phffl5 PHONE 51 1,4 �., roc ..e:,<•c<v.uros�rray.n.M<J Rustic Sia er - Fritire Now on Display in our Window 4 Ideal for Sun Porch, Verandah, Cottages Made of White Birch, strong and durable, low priced. Orders taken for June and July delivery TS FUNERAL HOME FURNITURE PHONE 184W Will Vs } r f amily be able to m: ke th ends meet? QDAY ... living costs are higher and interest rates lower than ever before. Who knows what conditions will be tomorrow ... or next month ... or next yea? What steps have you taken to protect your family from the hardships which could result from a further spread between the rising cost of living and diminishing investment return? Let one of our Trust Officers explain how a carefully thought out estate plan can make it easier for your beneficiaries to cope with fluctuating living costs. Have your lawyer prepare' a Will for you based on such a•plan. CA.TIRADATIZU corapanyi d J. W, 'McLachlan, Trust Officer 'aunties at Clarence •- London, Out.