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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1951-09-27, Page 2PAGE TWO CLINTON NEWS -RECORD THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1591 Clinton News -Record The Clinton New Era established 1865 The 'Clinton News -Record established 1881 Amalgamated 1924 An Independent Newspaper devoted to the Interests of the Town of Clinton and Surrounding District Population, 2,800; Trading, Area, 10,000; Retail Market, $1,500,000; Rate, .035 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—Canada • and Great Britain: $2,5P a year; United States and Foreign: '$3; Single Copies Six cents Delivered by carrier to RCAF.. Station and Adastral Park -25 cents a month; seven cents a copy Authorized as second class mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa Published EVERY THURSDAY at CLINTON, Ontario, ("Anode, in the Heart of Huron County R. S. ATKEY, Editor A. L. COLQUHOUN, Plant Manager THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1951 Relief From ' Heat For The Kiddies A WADING OR SWIMMING POOL has been the ideal of a good many people in Clinton for a great many years, At long last, it seems that it will be a reality—a wading pool, that is. Clinton •Community Centre Board, Board of Park Management, Athletic Field Board, or whatever it is other than just plain "Park Board", has decided officially to proceed with the construction of a wading pool. Although, in the . past, we have not been terribly over - enthused about a great many things the Park Board has done, still this is one tune we can agree with it wholeheartedly. And the simple reason is that something is being done for the young children and their harassed mothers in this community. We think it only fair to present a curtsey to Chairman William E. Perdue and• the members of the Board. Incidentally, contract for the pool has been let, excavation is to take place this week, and constitution is expected to get wider way. next week.Site is in the children's section of the Park, just to the rigid inside the main entrance. The wading pool follows fairly closely the' one in Gait. Itwill be made of reinforced concrete about six inches thick. The pool will be triangular in shape, fifty feet on one side, thirty feet on another, and sixteen feet on the third. Maximum depth at the wide end will be 18 inches, and minimum depth at the narrow end will be four inches. There will be running water and a fountain -in' connec- tiou with it. The. Board estimates the total cost of the wading pool at about $2,000. Up to date, Clin- ton Women's Institute has contributed $50; Huronic Rebekahs $25; and Clinton Lions Club, at Tuesday night's meeting, $300. The Canad- ian Legion and other groups are expected to add their bit to the total. It is beginning to look as if we are on the right track at last. 'Autumn. Colouring Of Maples are difficult to tell apart when the leaves are not on the tree. The Sugar and the Red Maple are 'Fhe species that have the brilliant autumn colour- ing. In Ontario, most of the colouring with the maples in the woods and along streets are the au'ge'r Maples as thereare perhaps hund- reds of Sugar Maples to one Red Maple. Dur- ing the lather part of August and early Sept- ember, the odd' tree along city and 'town streets takes on brilliant colours and there are swamp areas and single trees along fence rows that also colour early each year. In most cases, these are Red Maples. More of these should be planted along our streets and around our farm homes because of their may colouring. They do not grow as large as the Sugar and Silver Maple, but they do grow into a fair shade tree. The wonderful autumn colours that make the New England States and New Brunswick a blaze of colour, are due largely to the Red Maple which is quite pro- lific in those areas. The maples may be identified quite read- ily by their leaves and buds, and those wishing to have same lovely Red Maples on their grounds should learn to identify, them and have some transplanted. COMMENTS on the early colouring of maple trees have been noticed in some news- papers, and the question has been asked: "Why do some maples take on autumn tints in late August and early September?" There are seven native species of the maple tamely found in Ontario. Five reach tree size and the common names of these are as follows'- Sugar or Hard Maple, Black Maple, Red or Swamp Maple, Silver 'or White Maple, Manitoba or Box Elder. The other two native maples are shruhs that seldom reach a height of more than fif- teen feet. The Norway Maple, an introduced species from Europe, has been, planted exten- sively along city streets and private grounds. The species most common are the Sugars and Silver Maple. The Black Maple is com- paratively rare and the leaf and general ap- pearance are very much like the Sugar Maple. The Red and Silver Maple are mostly found in swamps, but both will grow on well -drained soils. The Silver Maple has been planted ex- tensively along town and city streets in West- ern Ontario. Red Maples are sometimes found on city streets but these were probably plant- ed accidentally as the Silver and Red Maple Back On The Old Farm (By R. J. Deaciunan, Ottawa, ex -MP for North Huron) ONCE, AT LEAST, in every, year, prefer- difficult finder present circumstances to take ably in midsummer or early fall, every man care of depreciation on these farms. The ought to go back to the place of his birth, to farmer may be prosperous; that is, he has see it as 10s—and not merely as a childhood more money in his pocket than he formerly had. He has a car; he memory. To those who remain upon the farm,may even take surly - the picture never fades. They see it as it was mar holidays though not 'at the, same time as in childhood, in youth and early manhood. our city denizens take them. It is on few As it was yesterday so it is today, but to the farms that the ordinary repairs are maintained. man who goes back only three or four times this must tend to lower farm values when in fifty years, it is always new yet somehow the time comes to sell out and retire into utterly old, and haunted by the ghosts of the the towns as so many farmers do, past. Here and there, some forest land, prefer- ably with a stream through it, has been bought by groups of farmers and turned Into a park as picnic areas, The farmer has been slow to learn that he, too, needs a rest. This is the better way of doing it. If the farm can be worked with shorter hours and a bit more leisure, it would be a happy event. The trend towenes the city is still in evidence but a change may come. The city man may seek refuge and peace in the country; both might gain from a mutual exchange. These remarks are just the stray thoughts of one who seldom sees the country, wishes he could see more of it, and carries the picture in the background of his memory. It rushes to the surface everytime he sees a cow, a sheep or a pig. It is early yet to measure the full force of the changes of recent years. One of the saddest sights of my recent visit in Western Ontario was the practical disappearance of the streams of my younger days. The swamps have been drained, the trees •have been re- moved from areas which should have been re- • tallied as permanent forests, and gradually the water table is being lowered. What does the future hold in the light of these events? We ought to ponder thought- fully the answer to that question. There have been many changes in the is not farms of Huron County. The "new era" quite so smooth as it once was. The machine age has brought many new things but there is a scarcity of farm labor. The binder does a good job but it can't be used for trimming trees; a• tractor will not cut the weeds along the county roads. The weeds spread into the fields. In the olden days the sheep pastured on the roadside, but livestock on country' roads, with autos dashing along at sixty miles an hour, are hardly consistent with modern con- ditions, so the weeds grow. The hired men cost too much; the farms are not quite so . trim in appearance; hedges once neatly trim- med are no longer hedges—they have become windbreaks. The wild carrot is now one of the most common weeds. Perhaps, once upon a time it was an ordinary garden vegetable, but neglect- ed in the garden, it book to the fields and became a nuisance or it may be that our gar- den carrot is only a wild carrot trained to a life of service. Anyway you like to view it, this weed is a big nuisance on our Ontario farms. The farms now lack the polish they had in the old days; when will it return? Another problem faces agriculture. It is From Our E arty Files 40 YEARS AGO The Clinton New Era• September 28, 1911 , The farmers in Stanley district, who have silos, have been busy. last week and this. filling them with corn. The corn was slightly injured with frost. Last week Mr, and Mrs. Eph. Ball and family moved to Toron- to where then, willreside in the future. The new 10 h,p.' electric motor for 'the second well has arrived and willbe placed as soon as possible. A frame building will be erected to cover pump and a new cetnent' coal house is beteg- erected. The New Era has pleasure in extending congratulations to' Mrs. Pleensbeel Sr., an the celebration of her 90th birthday on Thursday of this week. Mr, and Mrs. Langford and child, of Clinton, and Mr. and. Mrs. Vodden, of Hulled, autoed over to Fordwich on Sunday, and were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liam Radford. -- S. Switzer, reeve of Stephen Township, and a member of the Huron County Council, was acci- dently 'shot and killed Tuesday, while out duck shooting, six miles south of Grand Bend. Thomas H. Hardy, of the Base Line, intends moving To town soon, having purchased Mr. James Tucker's house, on Frederick St. The Clinton News -Record September 28, 1911, The following are among those who have gone to Toronto to commence or continue their stud- ies in connection with Toronto University: Misses Annabel Mc.. Ewers, Jess O'Neil, Jean Scott, and Messrs. Donald Ross, C0.ar- ence Copp, W. Dougherty and Douglas Stewart. - John McEwing eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm McEeving, of Stanley, who graduated from Knox last spring, has received a call to become pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Fort Wil- liam. Mr. and Mrs. David Agnew of Arcola, Sask., are the guests of the former's sister and brother- in-law, Mr. and Mrs. John Sny- der. Miss Sud'dick of London and Miss Campbell of Parkhill, are visiting the Misses Bawden. J. J. Macdonald passed away this morning after a somewhat tedious illness. Deceased leaves a wife -.and four children. Sunday was Rally Day at On- tario Street United Church, and it proved a very successful one, Those taking part in the musical program were: Misses Eva Car- ter, Marion Gibbings, Mettle Shipley, and Gracie Walker. Miss Dana Cooper returns to Toronto this week to enter the Faculty of Educable), A-M.S•Os•�OW-.-F+ News Of Hensall 4-11.4-•-•-•-•4-04-404-4-•44-4-4+5-0 Harvest Home Service Harvest Home Service will be observed at St. Paul's. Anglican Church Sunday, September 30 at 7.30 p,m. (DST)' Guest minister will be Rev. H. J. E. Webb, Bay. field. Special music by, the,, choir. Winners at Fair Rensagl Women's Institute won first in the display of five art- icles for competition among the Institutes at Exeter Fair last week. Crediton and. Elimville placed, second and third. Prize winning articles were: Smack- ing, by Mrs. John Henderson; Needlepoint, Mrs. G. M. Dreeeda'le; Leatherwork, Mrs. A. R. Orr; Tatting, Mrs. R. H. Middleton; Rolls,Mrs, R. J. Cameron;all of Henslll. Wins Ph.D. Degree Carey B. Joynt, Hensalll, was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy degree by Clark University, Wor- cester, Mass., at its summer Terme Commencement held at At- wood Hall on, the Clark campus, September 14. Son of the late T. C. Jeynt, of Hensel', the grad- uated from Exeter High School and received both his Bachelor of Arts and Master. of Arts de- grees from the University oiE Western Ontario, London. His field of study at Clark University was International Relations, - V MS Thankoffering The annual fall Thankoffering of the WMS will be held in Hen- sell United Church Sunday morn- ing, October 28, with Rev. Dr. W. MacNiven, London, guest minister. All WMS members are reminded of the urgent appeal for children's clothing, all sizes, either new garments or used (re- paired) will be acceptable, also layette articles. A shower of these items will be presented at the next meeting in the church Thursday afternoon, October 4, Funeral Held Funeral service for the late Miss Jean S. Murray was held from Hensalgi United Church Fri- day afternoon, Sept. 21 at 2 p.m. conducted by her minister, Rev. W. J. Rogers, who paid high tri- bute ribute to her life, her fine Chris- tian character and fine principles. Hymns sung during the service. were "Unto the Hills" and "0 love that will not let me ga." Following the service the cortege proceeded to Hensali Uundon Cem- etery where burial 'took place. Bearers were George Hess, George Glenn, Elgin Rowelfffe, Edison Forrest, Clarence .Smillie, George Follicle, Floral tributes were many and very lovely. Rally Day I•reld Rally Day was featured at the morning service of Sept, 23 in Hensel". United Church. Tea'ohers and classes attended worship in a body. The choir offered' the anthem "Suffer Little Children" in which the soloists were S. G. Ronnie and F. J. Appleby. Rev. W. J. Rogers fittingly spoke on the subject "Wily should I go to Sunday School," The speaker stressed the great work of giving children a Christian conscience to guide them on the sea of life. There must be kindled in the heart of each child a love and a loyalty for Jesus Christ. Regular service in iiensali United Church will b a held next Sunday morning, Sept. 30, at 11 a.m. under the leadership of Rev. W. J. Rogers. Sunday School session convenes at the usual hour of 10 a.m. In conjunction with the Thanit'sgiving ;service, October 7, communion will be observed. 0 with friends. Miss Esther Trewartba. left Monday for Toronto where she will continue her studies at the University. After choir practice in Wesley - Willis Church on Friday evening last, a prdgram was presented, after which Mr. Lorne Cook read an address to Mr. A. McKinnon, who left town this week, and Mr. W. Mulch, presented him with a fountain pen. W. M. Aiken and Mrs. Fred Haniy, Clinton, were among the successful exhibitors at Bayfield Fair yesterday, Each brought home several first prizes, On Friday evening lest the choir of St. Paul's Church held a social time, a farewell for Mr. G. A. C. Jones, who leaves for, London where he has accepted a position with the Hyman Co. Ltd. 0 Letters 'to Editor French is the official diplo- matic language of the world. 25 YEARS AGO THANKS FROM' WINNER Editor, Clinton News -Record DEAR SIR: After the shock of winning the $1000 Bingo at the Clinton Leg- ion Sept. 20, I am now prepared to thank the Legion members and all bingo fans. This was my first win and was just about to give up when luck came, So I'd say, never give up hopes; it can happen and wish you all the best` of luck. (Signed) MRS. WILLIAM AUSTIN Seaforth, Ontario September 24, 1951 Brussels Couple's 61st Anniversary Mr. and Mrs.. John Simmons quietly celebrated the 61st anni- versary of their marriage at their home at Brussels Monday, No celebration was planned but letters, cards, and gifts brought good wishes to the happy couple. They were married in :Port Huron in 1890 by Rev. J. Jen- The Clinton News -Record September 30, 1926 Miss Ethel Hogg left Monday morning for Toronto to enter Univer it . S Y Miss Cora Jervis has gone to Toronto to commence a course at the University. Mr, Wiggins, local manager of the Gunn, Langlois Co., was in Montreal over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Layton, accompanied by Mr, and Mrs. John Pepper and sons of Stanley, spent Sunday as guests of Miss Vera Pepper, who Is teaching at Mount Forest. Misses Ruby Churchill and Jessie Cress motored to Detroit on Sunday to spend a few days DEPARTMENT (I" DEFENCE PRODUCTloN TENDER NO. G.ii-1_277114 6^, L:1LED TENDERS enclosed in envelopes marked according to the above Tender No, and sddrossed,to the Secretary, Depart- ment of Defence Production, (70 ;yon Street.), Ottawa Ontario, will be renewed mail 4.00 PAt (L S•T,), on the Third tiny of Ontober, 1051,for Repair of Parade. Square, RCAF Station, Clinton, Ontario. Tender Forms will be supplied by the Department of Defence Production upon re- quest. No tenders will be considered unless made on snub forms and' MI tenders shall be subject to the terms sot forth o• referred to in such forms, The Plans and Spooifications are on exhi- bition at the olieos of the Department of Defence Production, Room 13-240, No. 2 Temporary Building, (70 Lynn Street), Ottawa, Ontario, at which offices reifies may ha ebhnined span deposit of $20.00 in tho form of n certifier' cheque tarda payable to the Rocoivcr General of Canada. This deposit will be remitted when such copies are returned in good condition. Plans and Specifications ere._also on, display at The Builders Exchange of the City of London, 207 nitrides Street, London, Ontario; ilton Construction Association mal Builders. Exchange, 112-213 Pigott Building, ,tamilton, Ontario, 'Eacl, tender must be accompanied by a °ertified cheque on a chartered hank in Canada payable to the Receiver General of Canada, or by bearer bonds, as specified in the form of tender, for ton per cent (10%J%) of the amount of the. tender. All e deposits so made will be returned un- less, in the coin of Otho successful tcontroct he should tiealine to enter . into a contract for the work when requested to do so or should' fall after accepting the contract to complete the same satisfactorily. The lowest or any tender will not naces• sadly be accepted, DEPARTMENT Or DEFENCE PRODUCTION 5. C. RUTLEDGE, Secretary. Ottawa, Ontario, September 11, 105I. Req. No. G.1032. OFF MAIN STB.EET WHEN WE VISIT UNCLE aim AND AUNT MARY- ANNS HOUSE I WANT t/OU TO BEHAVE YOURSELF•/ o AUNT MARYANN `£ ALWAYS PREPARES A NiOE LUNCHEON SO MIND yoUR MANNERS AT THE.TABLE TOO/ na you SEEM TO BE HAVING ON 1 SOME TROUBLE WITH NO VOUR t44IFE, GUS - DO AUNT I. (IOU WANT ME TO CUT . MARVANN- -JOUR MEAT RR VOU r'L It Irr-.._r)_ BY' JOE BENNET( =WE OFTEN HAVE MEAT 'MIS TOUGH AT HOME DON'T WE, MOM P Quick Canadian Facts 1. Is Labrador larger or smaller than the island of Newfound- land? 2. In dollar value which is our Most important: fur bearing animal? 3. Is wheat Canada's leading ex- port? 4. Does the personal income tax. pay for most of federal gov- ernment spending? 5. Are our Largest islands in the Pacific, Atlanhic or Arctic Ocean, ANSWERS: 5. In the Arctic Ocean, 2. Newsprint, not wheat, leads our exports, 1, Labrador is almost three times as large. 4. No—for only about one-fifth. 2. Mink. (Material supplied by the Ed- itors of Quick Canadian Facts, the handbook of facts about Canada.) rings. Mr. Simmons was then, an employee of the car repair Shops of the Grand Trunk Rail- way. After five years, they mov- ed. to Brussels, where Per. Sim- mons was employed, on the rail- way. After. 26 years of service he retired at the age of 65 years. He is ,new in his 85th year. Mrs. Simmons, who celebrated her 80th birthday a week ago, was formerly Miss Harriett Crawford. Truck Driver I -las Very Narrow. Escape A Goderich truck driver escap- ed with only minor injuries when the cab of his thick was splint- ered and the entire vehicle wrecked beyond repair Monday. Elgin Chambers, 34, suffered minor head' injuries and a''pos. , sible fracture of one bone in his hand, atter his truck went into the ditch along Highway No. 8 two miles east of Seaforth at 3 am. Monday. The• six-ton truck was carry- ing about a tan of salt and a load of empty cartons. Passersby who first saw the wreckage thought that the driver was dead. Police who investi- gated, could not understand how the man escaped with such min- or injuries atter the cab was splintered by a broken telephone pole. WHAT iS, WRONG? Editor, Clinton News -Record DEAR SIR: What is wrong with Clinton? D'o the merchants not went the rural trade? When parallel parking makes room for only a quarter "as many cars near the shopping district, farmers who despise the fast time as they work on Sun time, not finding a place to park, drive on to Goderich where there is still angle parking, stock up for the week and forget Clinton, Another beef, the Rest Room; abused I know, but much ap- preciated, has been locked the last two weeks, no explanation— just a locked door; another black mark for Clinton. A SUBSCRIBER Goelorich Township, Sept. 24, 1951 Veterinary Tariffs The Ontario. Veterinary Assoc- iation hes asked the veterinarians of the province to set up zones in which uniform tariffs will be charged; and to redraft their veterinary fees, bringing them in line with the costs of today. The veterinarians of Huron and Perth at a meeting at Seaferth, have drawn up a list of rates which will be uniform through- out the two counties, and which will become effective immediat- ely. This new schedule has been approved by the Ontario Veterin- ary Association, and will include an additional fee for calls re- ceived on Sundays and' after eight p.m. during the week.—Advt. 39-b Quality Service TO DIABETICS AND FOR SUGAR -FREE DiETS • 'GET The NEW ENLARGED COOKBOOK For Foods Sweetened Without Sugar A FREE BOOK WITH EACH BOTTLE OF SUCARY Bottle of 100-75c 1;000 Tablets—$4.50 4 oz. 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