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CLINTON S -RECORD
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THITIOD.A.t".FEBRICARIt5, 1948
Cliitton' News -Record
s'In.cf. CLINTON w ERA ` THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD
• Established 1865 Established 1878
Amalgamated 1924
In the Ileart of Huron °minty
Independent. Neiwaparper devoted to the Interests of the Town of
Olinton and SurrourrdMg District
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5,' 1948
"THE FIRST WEALTH IS HEALTH"
...FF1W people realize that the ,g,reatest asset which
they possess is not money nor popularity nor educe
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cation nor family — but health. In order to call attention
to heath programmes throughout Canada and the United
States, the week of February 1-7 has been set aside as
"Natibitat H'ealth Week".
Same will point out that it comes at an apPropriate
time of year, for certainly more peopleseem to be ill at this
thee of year than at any other. Undoubtedly, people should
be particularly carefittl at this time of year, and frown now
until spring -wilt be e: trying time for many, especially thoe
who are spending the evenings of eneir lives.
National Health Week ialso serves to draw attention
to our facilities for treating disease and for producing
health by prev-enting illness.
lefeclicaT science has made Wonderful strides in the
past generation, but one of its , outstanding achievements
is in the field of prevention. Immunization has saved many
Lives by practically abolishing certain diseases which were
one the scourge of childhood Improved sanitation hes
done its share.
But there is still a long road to travel. Too many
people are dying too early or losing valuable time through
lllheee. •Natonall.Health Week should draw our attention
to ways and means of preventing these tragedies.
Regular visits to the family physician .and deretiat,
care of the foed eaten, moderate exercise, cleaniness, avoi-
dance of contact with those 'who have communicable dieeas-
es are essential to the maintenance of good health. There
its no shortage of proper advice oii how to keep one's health.
But it is too often disregarded.
The slogan of Health Week is "The First Wealth i
Health." It presents a sound idea which goes far beyond the
dollar loss which sickness causes every year. It is a slogan
which could be profitably applied to every week and made a
basic habit ex every life.
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ROAD MANNERS
•Letters to the
.• Editor
DRAWING BYES
EDITOR
.The News-Reeord
Clinton, Ontario.
Dear Sir:
Tat looking Over the Men's Doubles
in the Badminton Club Tournament
I find one team gets a bye into the
final. • This is most unfair in any
strenuous sport where the competition
gets tougher, and I ask the forgive-
ness of the club members for writing
this.
Around Dirty years ago, I did con-
siderable framing of handicaps and
tournaments ill various, sports. No
ono got a bye into the finals and all
entrants, had an equal chance of the
bye or byes if any and there was only
one drew so there'ivould be no holdup
in waiting for each round to finish.
Some competitors could be playing in
the second or third rounds before the
first and preliminary rounds were
over.
My method was to draw the bye or
byes when all the names were ii the
hat, and these would go forward into
the first round and the name left in
would bo drawn in heats to be played
in the preliminary round with the
winners joining flo byes in the first
round, and forming an equal number
that would play right out. 2-4-8-16-32
-64-128 are standard numbers that
play right out, so to find the number
of byes to be given in an entry of rj.7'
competitors the standard number 32
would be used, so we substraet 32
from 57 which leaves 25; we Ohl&
25 and we have, then substraet the
50 from 57 and we have 7 byes. The
remaining 50 fray off in heats giving
us 25 winners to join the seven byes
which makes 32. Sixteen brackets will
be needed for the first round number-
ed from 1 to 16, the byes being placed
in 13-14-15 and 16 brackets making
31/, heats with the remaining brack-
ets being filled up with the whiners of
the preliminary sound. Eight brackets
will be needed for the, second round
and so on. Tho winners of heats 1
and 2 play in the first heat in each
following round and all down the
page to the final end.
EDITOR'S NATE: As there were
only 6 doubles entered, it was neces-
sary to draw a bye into the final.
Yours ete.
(signed) GEORGE WILSON
Brucefield, Ontario.
February 2, 1048.
, HE MEMBERS of Clinton Lions Club, at a recent meet-
ing; had the privilege of hearing an excellent address on
"Road Manners" delivered by Fit. Lieut. S. E. Alexander,
. RCAF Station, Clinton, area assistant Provost Marshal foe
the Air Force covering Western Ontario. Flt. Lieut. Alex-
ander has had extensive experience, including ten years with
the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and six years with the
RCAF, and has some basis for his opinions.
According to this authority, the greatest difficulty
in the promotion of safety is not the criminally reckless,
drunken or wilfully negligent driver in Ontario, although
the relatively small number in this category are undenlably
a menace to safe travel and their permanent removal from
the, roads is largely a problem for the police.
The largest group by far is comprised of people 'who
lectIt' an understanding of the rules of safe practice and
hhose who, due to improper attitude towards other users Of
the road, fail to practice these rules. It is this latter group,
then, that presents the problem, and the eolution, on paper,
is simply education backed up by enforcement, but the ex-
ecution involves the whole driving public and touches every.
one in Canada. Every driver, cyclist and pedestrian withitil
this group must have his attention and interest aroused by
some means that will continually register in his mind the
feet that motor traffic hazard is real and ever present, and
lie must be brought to understand that only through' his
acceptance of responsibility, hi's 'willingness to police his
tenet behaviour and his co-operation for safety, will better
traffic conditions be brought ,about.
Fat. Lieut. Alexander states that the evils of drink
often have been declaimed upon, but the really drunken
driver, especially on the highways, is not the worst offender
by far. The person, exhilarated by one, two or more drink
of aleoliot, lathe one who drives a little too fast, races with
others, does not keep on the right side of the centre line,
paSsee on hills, cuts it, etc., All these things have one core-
mon.dencrminator—a high rate 'of speed not compatible with
traffie or highway conditions—and it ie this type whibh ire'
variably is InVolved in the fatal or near fatal ,accident, and
which hardly ever is reported arS having been drinking, este-
therenenot he is killed in the accident.
The NEWS -RECORD feels that proper co-ordination
of main traffic- laws, education and enforcement, should
Start at a Dominion level, and the counterpart of the stet-
isifeat bureau maentalined in Toronto today for traffic ac- .
citdents; should be instituted immediate)' at Ottawa, with
all- provinces reporting to ,a central bureau. This would
not interfere in any eerier with provincial authority or rights.
Education and traffic safety are synonymous. Leg-
islation, engineering and enforcement by themselves or col-
lactalvelyt, mean very little without education, and it Is on
this latter phase that a word may be said. The factors in-
clude knowledge of mechanized transportation, its com-
ponent parts, and What each prime part is responsible for
activating, knowledge of the laws of the country, rules of
the road, signs, physical signals, and last and most emporte
ant, road manners.
If the polished courtesy of 17th Century France with
"rim. firet, .my dear Gaston" prevailed on our highways end
hr our towne :and cities, it would be a very ,differemt world
lineitible to live—at least, from a traffic standpoint.
- • EDITORIAL COMMENT
rn case you haven't heard, the Huron by-election is
only Irdays distant—Moeclay, February; 16 We can expect
the "95igguns". to boom from,novv until then.
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THE CLINTON NEW EKS.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1923
Clinton Fire Brigade this year is:
Chief, 11. Glazier;
,captain, J. H. Kerr
lieutenant, It. Tasker,• treasurer, H.
Glazier; firemen, William Ken.nedy,
Harry Fremlin, Caryl Draper, F.
Dickson, J. 11 Cook, Lock Creo, A.
B. Potter, Bert Fitzsimons, M. Me -
Ewan, Alex Cudmore, H. Fremlin.
Ingersoll Junior Hockey team de-
feated Clinton 5-4. Clinton team Was
goal, G. Elliott; defence, F. Elliott,
W. Hovey; Centre, Rorke; right win.',
Bowden; left wing, Roberton; subs,
O'Brien, Cole.
E. Ward and J..B. Mustard each
have coal in now.
Those taking part in the ‘..,-Evoning
with Longfellow" Concert in St.
Paul's Parish Ball were: MTB. Morg-
an Agnew, Miss Madeline Roy, Mrs.
Ohowen, Miss I. Draper, Miss Nediger
Rev. J. E. Hogg, Rov. C. L
Miss Charlotte Bilkey, Miss A. Ste-
wart, Miss L. Grant, Miss Ireland,
and B. Slonaan. The concert is being
repeated and Miss Marion Gibbings
will also sing a solo.
George Jenkins has received a car
load of Durant ears and. Bart Levis
one of Chevrolet ears.
Miss Florence Cuninglatrao is busy
soliciting members for the Horticult-
ural Society.
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John S. Burton, King St., died
very Flud donly while visiting her sister,
Mrs. Render, Frederick St. She is
survived by her husband, one son, W.
Burton, and one daughter, Mrs. David
Deeves, also by five sisters, Mrs. J.
Johnston, Mrs. J. P. Shippard, Mrs.
Render, Airs. J. Sherman and 1VIrs.
.Anderson, and one brother, James Col-
ekrugh.
Mrs. FL Penuebaker, Mrs. C. L. Mil -
key, Mrs. G. Shipley and Mrs. B. R.
Higgins brought greetings fromthe
various &unites at the 40th waiver -
sexy of the Wesley W.M.S.
THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD
Thursday, February 8, 1923
Miss Helen Roberton had a very
pleasant party in the Pastime Club.
Miss Helen Channer, London, has.
accepted a position as bookkeeper at
Clinton 'Knitting Club.
S. p. Castle has purchased the
lsous on Victoria St. now occupied
by J. A. Irwin, who has purchased
the house on Huron St. now occupied
by D. Andrew.
Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Pattison cele-
brated their golden wedding anni-
versary on Sunday. Following the
morning service in Wesley Church, A.
T. Cooper read an address to them
and a gift from the church was pre-
sented. Mrs. Florence Maguire is the
only surviving child, but several
grandchildren also helped their grand-
parents celebrate the great occasion.
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A nice new shipment of CORN FLOWER CRYSTAL
has arrived, consisting of plates and bowls and relish
dishes. in several sizes 'and shapes; Cream and ougaes,
salt and peppers, ma'rrnalade jars, salad servers, ivy
bowle, .salad plates, vases, butter dishes, vinegar
bottles, almond, set, tumblers in several sizes, salad
bowls, and a few sherbets and fruit Juice glasses.
A Sun Beam Mixm.aster •
with the exclusive new Mix -Finder and Juice ExtraCtor
has just arrived complete with bowls and attachments.
The food mixer preferred by women everywhere.
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40 Years Ago
THE CLINTON NEW ERA
Friday, February. 7, 1908
The following town officers have
:eon appointed for the year: clerk, D.
L. Macpherson; treasurer, M. D. Me -
Taggart; Chief of Police, Joseph
Wheatley; night constable, R. Welsh;
assessor,'Thomes Cottle; Cemetery su-
perintendent, 0. Crich; Medical
Health Officer, Dr. .T. W. Shaw;
poundkeeper, 0. Mennen; Engineer,
O Johnston
Fire Brigac1 . for the coming year
is: Chief, R. A. Downs; engineer, S.
Pratt; assistant engineer, James
KOSVO j stoker, J. Shartp; captain, Bert
Kerr; lieutenant, A. Cousins; secre-
tary, H. Glazier; treasurer, H. Bart -
1166; firemen, H. McBrien, R. Welsh,
W. McRae, J. Ireland,. J. Finch and
L. Lawson.
of the season put on at the local arena
were: Miss Nellie Potts, Miss jean
Barge, Doherty, Clawson O'Neil,
Rose Forrester, George Rice and. W.
Johnston.
George B. Hanley and Peter Can-
'telon attended the annual meeting of
S'outh Huron L.O.L. in Exeter.
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Layton-Pepper—At the home of the
bride's parents, Tuckersmith Town-
ship, on Wednesday, February 5, by
Rev. W. E. Herr, 'Mary L., daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Pepper, to
Frank A. Layton, all of Tuckersmith
Township. The wedding music was
played by Mrs. Frank Plowed. .
Dr. S. W. Shaw, Dr. R. Agnew,
Thomas MeKenzie, Thomas Cottlle,
James Smith, W. Brydone, S. Cooper,
It: Holmes, B. Gibbings, J. Fair and
,A.. Cuelmore were delegates to the
Liberal Convention in Goderieli.
Gun Club officers are: president, J.
Ireland; vice president, R. Graham;
secretary, J. E. Cantolon; treasurer,
3. E. 'Hovey. T. T. Murphy was elect-
ed to the Board of Directors to fill
the vacancy causey by -the death of
N. M. 'Fair.
Mrs. A. T. Cooper is opening her
home for the meeting of the W.6.Txr.
A now store is opening in town. It
is to be Couch and. Co., which is be-
ing run by Percy Couch and his sister,
Mrs. Ross. They will sell fancy and
staple dry goods.
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THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD
Thursday, February 6, 1903
Shareholders in the Sovereign Bank
from this district were: H. Benson
Chant, W. W. Farrell, winiaan Jones,
Miss Ida E. McLennan, Miss M. Mc-
Lennan, George D. MaTaggart, Miss
Alice M. Rance, H. Tod Rance, Colin
C. Shaw, MTS, H. F. Shaw, Dr. J. W.
Shaw and Miss Mara Maud Steep.
Prizewinners at the first carnival
Albert Seeley is in Contriilia in+
[nailing a gasoline engine.
Mrs. Thomas Holloway slipped duff
severely sprained her wrist.
The newly appointed offices of the
town entertained the members of the
Council 'and the press to an oyster
supper at Nimen's Restaurant.
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Are You Asking
These Questions About
Saving Electricity?
IS IT STILL NECESSARY TO SAVE ELECTRICITY?
Yes. Not nearly enough saving is yet being made, especially in the
home. Result, for some time past several large industries have had their
power supply cut off for lengthy periods in the 24 hours.
iS IT NECESSARY TO SAVE ONLY AT CERTAIN HOURS,? "
No, it is vital to save at ALL hours. While electricity cannot be stored,
water that generates it can be stored. The water storage for the five
Hydro plants in the Niagara area is provided by the Great Lakes. This
assures a continuous flow of water sufficient to enable these plants to
go all out 24 hours a day—still there is not enough power. In 48 other
Hydro generating stations throughout Ontario the water supply must
be very closely guarded—if too much electricity is demanded one day,
the next day's power supply must suffer. This condition is aggravated
by the abnormally low rain fall last Autumn.
MUST IlevIES O ML VIE SAVING?
Not by any means. ALL consumers must play their full pa:rt. Modified
rationing has to some extent reduced the consumption of electricity
in stores and by other commercial consumers, but still greaterf2haall
savings are urgently needed.
NOW CAN I SAVE
RE ELECTRICITY?
• Don't leave lights burning in unoccupied offices. Turn idling motors
off. Use range elements as short a time as possible. Turn off verandah
and all other lights when not needed. Use electrically heated water
•sparingly. Do not use electric heaters or grates.
Avoid Ali Waste SAVE ELECTRICITY!
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