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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1951-01-25, Page 2PAGE TWO CLINTON NEWS -RECORD THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 1951, i►c��i es -Record The Clinton New Erc established 1865 The Clinton News -Record established1881. Amalgamated 1924.• Om Independent' Newspaper devoted to the Interests of the Town of Clinton and Surrounding District Population, 2,600; Trading Area, 10,000. Retail Market, $1,500,000; Rate, .03 per line flat Sworn Circulation -- 2,125 MEMBER: Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association; Ontario -Quebec .Division, CWNA; Western Ontario Counties Press Association SUBSCRIPTION' RATES: Payable in advance -.Cascada and Great Britain: $2;50 a year; United States and Foreign:: $3; Single Copies Six cents Delivered by carrier to RCAF Station and Adastral Park -25 rents a month; seven -cents a copy 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. THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 1951 Let's Keep The Chamber Active! THE FEW HARDY SOULS -fourteen to be exact—who braved the elements and the competition of other attractions to attend the first -called annual meeting of Clinton and Distriot Chamber of Commerce in the Town Connell Ohamber Thursday evening last, per - leaps deserve some kind of a medal But how about the remaining 104 mem- bers—the Chamber has 118 on the list—who did not bother to attend? After waiting around for a few more members to gather, President Leslie Bali con- :erred on- e rred with those present and it was decided "• to make, another try for it on Wednesday even- ing next, January 31, at eight o'clock. At this writing, it leeks as if it be "do or die" for dear old C. of C. next Wednesday. If a decent representation of members doesn't turn up, it will be a sure sign that the busi- ness people of the community are not very greatly interested in furthering the chamber of Commerce movement in Clinton and vicinity. Since it was organized in Clinton four years ago, the Chamber of Commerce, on the whole, has made a good job of it. Those who bave 'stick With the ship have done their "best to meke it a worthv:hil.e and benefioiai oe- ganizatien. And as far we can see, the Chamber's potential of usefulness is practically unlimited. The whole thing seems to have resolved itsolf pretty much, to one thong: do we or do we not need an organization such as the Chamber of Comrnerce in this community? At least, let us discuss• the matter at next Wednesday's meeting without allowing the issue go by default! Preparing A Welcome For New Canadians IT IS EXPECTED that Canada will re- ceive within the current year, approximately 300,000 immigrants, mostly from Western Eur- ope. At least, that is the prediction of bhe Minister of Citizenship and hnmigration, Hon. Walter E. Harris. An ambitous---abut selective— immignation policy is what this country needs for its future prosperity. Many of these New Canadians will be headed for Huron County. We hope they are, but we also hope that they will be readily adaptable for farming operations — es the Netherlanders have been during the past year or two. Canada's rural areas—and certainly rural Ontario—would be pleased to have More of their type. With an eye to this anticipated influx of immigrants, the Department has placed an Im- migration Inspector in Huron County. The duties of this officer include the handling of ell phases of immigration, passport queries, placement of farm labor and skilled factory iahoi•, ironing out of difficulties with the im- migrants, and other items. The new official of the Department of Citizenship and Immigration is Inspector H. B. Date, box 92, Goderich, phone 807r, and all immigration queries within Huron County should be directed to him. Incidentally, the office in Goderich an- nounces that it carries a list of desirable farm and factory workers whom it is anxious to place. Farmers and other employers of labor in this area might bear this information in mind. Who Wouldn't Strike For This? THE FINAL DECISION of the arbitrators in the railway wage dispute was another triumph for the unions, comments The Rural Scene, The employees are awarded: (1) A seven -cent an hour increase, effec- tive Sept. 1, 1950; (2) A Hive -day, 40 -hour week, effective June 1, 1951, with no reduction in weekly earnings; (3) Oventhrte rates of pay (1r/ times the regular rates) for work in excess of 40 hours, effective Sept. 1, 1951. This means that a man who was earning $1 an hour or $48 a week at the time of the strike, will now receive $1.07 an hour or • $51.36 for a 48-hour week. Commencing June 1, 1953, he will receive $51,36 for a 40 -hour week or $L28' 2/5 an hour. If he works 46 hours he will receive $1.28 2/5 an hour for all the hours worked or $61.63 a week. Commencing Sept, 1, 1951, he will receive overtime rates or $L92 3/5 an hour for all hours over 40. Thus a man working 48 hours a week will receive $1.28 2/5 an hour for the first 40 hours and $1.92 3/5 an hour for 8 hours over- time, making a total of $66.76 for a 48 hour. week, a net increase of 39 per cent over what he was receiving at the time of the strike. 'Who wouldn't go on strike for such a rise as that? But the question is — where is the money to come from? . The railways will have to find some way of taking it out of the people, They have al- ready asked for higher rates, But they can hardly expect sufficient increase to cover all the extra cost, Undoubtedly they will have to do every- thing possible to make the five-day, 40 -hour week effective in Order to avoid overtime with its excessive -rates. This will mean qurtailing operations, wherever possible, to what cen be done in a Hive day- week, Through trains will have to proceed to their destinations and perishable freight will have to be moved. But there are many branch line and some main line services that can. be curtailed to five days a week, This will cause considerable inconvenience to the public, but what else can the rail- ways do? "ST. ANDREW'S" NAME ADOPTED • FOR LOCAL KIRK (Continued from Page One) ping expenses had been paid, and e balance to begin 1951 was on hand. Mission Band Mrs. Lane sponsored the report of the Mission Band and reported a good year. The Band had enter- tained some, 160 members of the 'Mission Bands within the Pres- bytery of Huron -Maitland in Oc- tober. The children's study book was psed in the study meetings. The Band held its own Christmas party and at the work meetings had contributed articles for the WMS bale, besides sending $11 to th.e treasurer of the Presby- terial society, Men's Club The newly -formed Men'd Club made its first annual report. It was given. by Robert Morgan, treasurer, Social, educational and religious talks had been given during the year. High class movies for the community had been spon- sored on three occasions, The roan of the club, through the car- penter members had donated their work to the building of kitchen cupboards and the club had re -made the church lawn, trimmed intruding trees around the church, entertained. three or- ganizations during the year., made contributions to ohnldren's work in the •church, besides giving $100 to the Board of Manage- ment and having a nice balance still in treasury. Kirk Session The Kirk Session report was evade by the moderator of Ses- sion,.Rev, D. J. Lane, the main progress ort inbl led theamicabled by arrae nge- ment continued with St. Paul's Anglican congregation and rector dining the ,months of July and August. The Session reported tbat stated seasons were decided upon for observance of commun- ion and that the distribution of communion cards by the elders in their newly formed districts, had increased very materially the attendance at the sacrament, Thirty-one new members had been added to the roll of mem- bers during the lear, and only tura had left the bounds of the congregation. The sacrament of baptism had been administered, to 17. Spring thankoffering and fall anniversary services were ob- served and liberal offerings re- ceived at both. Property Secured The moderator of session, with tlhe help of a representative of Westay-Willis Church, had been successful in securing the church property and a deed conveying, the same was .laid :bdfore 'Ora meeting. The Session recommends that at . this annual meeting, a name be chosen for the church. ed I LONDESBORO • Imommommemoroser Mrs. Bili Riley end little dau- ghter, Hensall, spent Monday with her mother, Mrs, C. Watson. Mr. and Mrs. Ab Shaddick and family, Clinton, visited with Mr. and Mrs, T. Fairservlce Sunday. Mrs. William Govier returned from London on Monday, having spent the past week at the home of her son -in -hew and daughter, Mr. and Mrs, Jack Hamilton. Mission Bind to Meet The Mission Band will hold its meeting on Sunday morning, Jan- uary 28, at 10,30 o'clock iu the Session reported that good use was being made of the ohurch by the brethren of The Christen Reform congregation of Dutch people, and prayed that sharing with them the building would help in making of them good Canadians and better christens, Missions The Session commended the congregation on the 45 per cent increase in the congregational - missionary contributions. The statistical report showed an addition of 31 members dur- ing the year. Balance $565 Alex Curb/tore, church treasur- er, .in behalf of the Board of Managers, rounded out the re- ports with that of the trease y. The envelope offerings were the largest in many years, the plate collections larger by nearly $100 than Iast year, and when all bills were met, the balance brought forward was 3565. The four retiring members of the Board 01 Management—Royce Macaulay, 'G. W. Nott, Frank Mc- Donald and W. Mutch — were re-elected. Thanks to Wesley -Willis The congregation instructed the secretary of the congregation to forward the thanks of the congregation to the trustees of Wesley -Willis Church, the Pres: bytery • of Huron of the United Ohurch,'and Frank Fingiand, for their part in enabling the con- gregation to have possession of a place of worship, owned; in their own right;. Hospitalization The moderator of the Kirk Session spoke of the present cost of hospitalization, and called for a meeting of those who were interested in protecting them- selves and their families against the '^same. Considerable interest was manifested end a' meeting was arranged, for Monday even- ing, January 22, when further information is to be given. Stipend' Increased^ The business finished with prayer by Rev:. D: J. Lane, who by a vote of the meeting &id his stipend increased by unantimotis consent by $325. Light refreshments were serv- ed, and a social half hour enjoy - by all present. basement of the church, Rol call will be answered by the pay- ing of fees. Londesboro WI to Meet • Londesboro Women's Institute is having a pot -luck supper los members and their families and those taking part in the prog- ramme following the supper. The supper is to be served at 6.30 pm. Thursday, Feb. 1. Kindly notity Mrs, Reid, Mrs. Pipe, Mrs. Bren- ton or Mrs. B. Shobbrook of the number in the family planning to attend, STANLEY Goshen WISIS Meets The WMS of Goshen United Church held its January meet- ing at the home of Mrs. Will Clark with the president, Mrs. William Hayter, in the chair, Mrs. Russell Erratt read the Scripture lesson after the sing- ing of a hymn. Anter singing an- other hymn Miss Hero led in prayer. A trumpet solo, "Minuet 1n G" was played by Mrs. Clare McBride. The roll call was an- swered by a Scripture verse by 20 members. The minutes were read and the business discussed, It was decided to hold the an- nual meeting and supper on Thursday, January 25, in the Church basement, It was also de- cided to invite the Lutheran and Evangelioal ladies to Goshen oh the Workl Day of Prayer. Mrs, Russell Erratt was voted on as a life member.: The meeting was turned over to Mrs. Armstrong's group when the last chapter of the study book was read by several mem- bers. Mrs, John McKinley in- troduced the readers, Mrs. Met - yin :Elliott, Mrs, Bert McBride, Mrs. Elgin McKinley and Mrs, Allan Armstrong. The meeting closed with the singing of a hymn and the Bene- dictions after which lunch was served by Mrs. Bruce Keyes' group. o THE VOICE OF TEMPERANCE In Toronto in 1950, 13,788 per- sons were arrested on drunk charges, 12.000 more than in 1949. Morality Inspector Albert Lee observed, "Despite increase, in the number of liquor outlets, bootleggieg continues." In Wes- ton there were no arrests for drunkenness in 1951) and only one drunk arrest far driving. Mayor R. C. Seagrave :attributed Wes - ton's drunk -free record to the fact that there 'are mo liquor out- lets or licensed beverage rooms mty within miles of the unicipair. Toronto with numerous outlets. spas an increasing volume of .er bests and bootlegging too. Weston with no outlets has a }3runk free record. The conclu !`sion is obvious.—Advt. 4-b In Winter Traffic Watch for Children keiray8,, Montkty Injuries, Awe 5:.14 Jrtnuarry to Marek 7uly to AuguaE Aga 544. On FootMMAWA Rlding Merles: Riding in Cars Trucks or Buses WINTER 1950 Each Figure Represents 10 Victims More than 2,000 school-age children are injured by traffic accidents in Ontario every year, Winter (Jan., Feb., Mar.) is usually a time of year when fewer cars use the roads and fewer accidents happen. But this fact does not mean any less danger in winter to children on foot. Accident records for 1950 show that In winter months' there were more children on foot injured by traffic aecidents than in summer months. mmamot On Foot Ir,r,l,{II�j Riding bicycles k1 L l kilt Lg1 ruckso Buses SUMMER From )t.r Early Files 25 YEARS AGO The Clinton News -Record Thursday, January 28, 1926 Seaforth defeated Clinton in hockey 6-4. Clinton players were: goal, Twyford; defence, Nediger, Hovey; centre, Chase; wings, Roberton, McEwan; subs, J. Mutch, F, Mutch. Those playing on the various teams of the Town Hockey Lea- gue include: Maroons: 1'. Dixon, captain; W. Mutch, T. Jackson, D. Kennedy, R. Forrester, K. Streets, W. McClinchey, E. Fulford, H. Grealis, R. McDonald, G. Law- son; St, Pats: K. Roberton, cap- tain; J. Mutch, C. Fulford, .M. Broughton, S. Castle, H. Jervis, M. Hale, H. Cochrane, L. Cook, H. Hawkins, H. Snell; Canadiens: F. Mutch, captain; R. McEwan, W. Watkins, C. Cooper, B. Tasker, G. Evans, G. Rath, P. Livermore, W. Jervis, L. Pearson; Senators: C. Fulford, captain; J. Nediger, 1. :Dodds, R. Younger, W. Ful- ford, J. Elliott, M. Allin, J. Ohowen, A. Elliott, E. Dale. Ford A. Wiggins has been named as manager of khe Gunn Langlois Co., Clinton. Officers of the Huron Central Agricultural Associabion a r e : president, H. Cox; secretary, S. B. Stothers• directors, Mayor Jackson, C. G. Middleton, E. Wise and H. Snell, S. Jordan hes purchased the old CanIelon store on the west side of Albert St, It is expected that M. C. Jordan will move his grocery store to this location. Mrs, William Taylor died in. Toronto. Surviving are one son John, and one daughter, Miss Mary, and two brothers, J. J. McCaughey, Clinton, and Frank McCaughey, London, The fun- eral was held from St. Joseph's Church to Hulfett 31.C. Cemetery. Rev. Father Gaffney sang the Requiem Mass and the pallbear- ers were D. Flynn, I. Shanahan, 3, Brown, J. Levy, J. McIntosh, M. Carbent, Markets were: wheat, $1,40; oats, 40c to 45c; buckwheat, 65c to 70c; barley, 60c to 65e;' but- ter, 36c to 37c; eggs, 25c to 35c; live hogs, 313. Several attempts bave been made to get. England on the radio but so far no success has been reported, although Fred Middle- ton reports that on Sunday even- ing last he was able to get Buenos Aires, Argentine, Dr.' J. •W. Shaw attended a medical meeting in Toronto. Mre and Mrs. A, T. Cooper have lbeen visiting in Toronto and attending a Temperance meeting. Reeve C. G. Middleton aitd S. B, Stothers are attending the ses- sions of the County Council in Goderich this week. Miss Dora Schoenhals is visit- ing in Toronto. Mrs. James Livermore and Mrs. Ernest Jackson have been visiting in Seaforth. 40 YEARS AGO The Clinton New Era Thursday, January 26, 1911 Officers of Clinton Lodge I00F No. 83 are: JPG, James Tucker; NG, W. T. Hawkins; VG, W. Johnson; RS, B. J. Gibbings; FS, J. Wiseman; treasurer, H. B. Mane; warden, He Kerr; con- ductor, H. Alexander; OG, J. W.. McEwen; IG, J. N. Kennedy; RS - NG. W, H, Hellyar; LSNG, W. Moore; RSVG, A. MiteheIl; LS - .VG, 3, Mutch; RSS, T. Watson; I LSS, Al. Castle; chaplain, R. Rathwell, Envelopes have been directed among the businessmen of town which bear the words "Clinton Means Business." Officers of Court Clinton IGF are: chief ranger, Onslow Cr•icee vice ranger, Thomas Shipley; fin- ancial secretary, H. Pennebaker; recording secretary, C, Helyar; treasurer, W. Walker; orator, W. J. Cook; senior woodward, C. Oliver; senior beadle, G. Humble; junior beadle: J. Cook; court deputy, 3. McDonald; auditors, C. E. Dowding, W. J. Mitchell'. Among those assisting at -the Young People's Guild social of 4/84/111 TMP�G1 estin2house Endowed with character and good looks the beautiful Westinghouse"Melrose" introduces a new idea in radio•phono- graph combinations —the "Swing Out" Record Changers It's different ... it's practloall Utilizes all available space to the greatest advantage: Choice of two hand -rubbed finishes •— Walnut and Blonde Mahagenyt 4 POLYPHONIC REPRODUCTION • 3 -SPEED INTERMIX. RECORD GRANDER 401 011 YOU CAN se, • aLF4H7r You GAS Clinton Electric Shop D. W. Cornish • -- WESTINGHOUSE DEALERS — PHONE 479 • Residence 358 . "Every House Needs Westinghouse!" Wiles Church were: Rev, Dr. Stewart, Miss Carrie Shipley, J. Leslie Kerr, Prof, Brown, Mrs. A. J. Grigg, Mrs. W, Fair, Miss J. Wilson. Cluff-Little—Glew-Little Aft the home of the brides' sister, Mrs. Whitehead, on Wednesday, January 25, 1911, by Rev. Dr:. Stewart, Louise Little to S. Ciuff and Amelia Little to Charles Glees, Those who assisted at the WCTU so'eial at the home of Mrs. W. J. Harland were Rev. J. Greene, Mrs. B. 3." Gibbings, Miss Florence Cuninghame, Mrs, T. W. Cosens, Mie, Maude Wiltse, Miss Eva Garter, M. Doie, Mrs, Carter, Miss 'Washington, Mrs. A. T. Cooper, J. A. Irwin. Seaforth defeated Clinton in hockey. Clinton players were: goal, McKenzie; point, Run -shall; cover, O'Neil; rover, Graham; centre, Kerr; right, Grigg; left, Draper. The Clinton News -Record Thursday, January 26, 1911 Those entertaining this week include: Miss Amy Howson, Mr. 'and Mrs. W. J. Stevenson, Miss Lois Holmes, Mr, and Mrs. W. H. Hellyar, Misses Hine, Mr, end Mrs. John Gibbings, Mrs. J. W. Kilbride, Mrs. John Wiseman. Officers of Clinton Council 115, COCF, are: chief councillor, George H. Hanley; vice, W. J. 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