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Clinton News-Record, 1948-04-08, Page 2PAGE TWO CLINTON NEWS -RECORD Clinton News -Record TILE CLINTON NBW ERA THE OIrINTON NEWS.RECORD 19'3tablished 18135 Established 1878 Amalgamated 1924 An Independent Newspaiper devoted to the Interests of the Town of Clinton and Surrounding District 1. MEMBER Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association "+"4* SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Payable in advance •Canada and Great Britain: $2 a year,;, United States and Foreign: $2.50 a year, • Authorized as seeoed class mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa A:dvertisieg Rate and Detailed Circulation Cards on Request Published EVEI?rY THT7i'tSDa,Y at CLINTON, Ontario, Canada DI the Heart of Huron County Ontanio•Quebec Division, CWNd R. S. ATKEY A. L. COLQUHOUN Editor Plant Manager THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 1948 'TOWN FATHERS SET THE RATE cliarton's tax rate for 1948 finally has been set at 65 mills on the dollar, as compared with 55 mills for 1947 and 45 mills for 1946. The assesahltenit is $9,806 greater than a year ago. The Town Council discussed the estimates thor- oughly at 'two meetings—'a special meeting last week and the regular monthly ;meeting this week. After all the figures were in, it remained a question as to whether the rate would be 64 mills or 65 mills or something lin between. Everything considered, The NEWS -RECORD is of the opinion that the 'Wiser course was followed in adopting the 65 -mill rate, even if there is an estimated surplus pit the end of ,the year of $724. Levying for $1,036 less, would have entailed heavy—and perhaps unwise—paring, and, in any case, might have resuRed in a deficit 'at the end of the year. In addition, the Town Auditors recom- mended very strongly that Council should levy for a sur- plus—it is against the law to levy for a defieilt—and suggested that it should approximate the value cif tax arrears outstanding. This figure amounted to about $2,300 at .the end of 1947, although the total has decreased since then. Mayor A. J. McMurray pointed out that the in- crease in the mill rate was due mostly to the estimated Increase in uncontrollable expenditures, and cited four in particular: Public School, 4:5 mills; Collegiate Institute, ,5 mills; Wartime Housing (purchase of lots and grading), carried over as a deficit from 1947, four to five mills:• and salaries, more than a mill; making a total of about ten mills. The Public School levy had to include a deficit of about one mill from 1947. Estimated expenditure for 1948 exceeds actual ex- penditure in 1947 by $8,343, and estimated receipts for 1948 exceed actual receipts in 1947 by $2,637. This leaves $5,705 more to be raised, plus the deficit recorded of $4,284. The ten -mill increase is accocunted for in the above figures. The tax.rate for 1948 seems high, but, comparatively speaking, both with regard to actual sale valuation of properties In town, and the assessments in operation in other municipalities, it is not actually as high as it appears on the surface. Clinton's level of assessments is one of the lowest in the County of Hron as against actual valuer When the full force of the sewerage rentals is felt, the situation should be aided considerably, Pity the Town of Cobalt, silver mining camp in Northern Ontario. It is has a tax rate of 100 mills this year! © © 0 "DON'T LOOK„ A GIFT HORSE IN THE MOUTH!" imes without number we have heard the above expression applied to people who fail to take advantage of their opportunities one way or an- other. Now, we are. just passing out a friendly word of advice to our friends, the agnicu'lturalists of this great County of Huron, regarding the new "Farm Account Book and Income Tax Guide," referred to in an advertise- ment published elsewhere in this issue. A newspaper .recently featured a story of a man standing on a busy street corner and offering to sell $10 bills for $1. He made very few sales because the passersby were suspicious. But their suspicions were ill-founded; the bills were genuine! Me new Farm Account Book is just like those $10 bills; it is genuine. Its value already has been attest- ed by many leading farm organizations and individual farm- ers. It was designed by the Federal Department of National Revenue in a sincere effort to help the farmers; to same them time, trouble and worry. There are no strings attached; the Account Book is free for the. asking.. By using it, the farmer, in no conceivable way, obligates himself or anyone else. First and foremost, it provides farmers with a ,simple bookkeeping system. A few minutes each week will enable liar to keep accurate records. These records will show him exactly where he stands—what progress his D farm. is making --where he is making or losing money. These records in the Farm Account .Book are num- bered to correspond exaotly with the T-1 tax form. In Apr'i'l next year, when the farmer makes out his income tax return for 1948, all he need do is transfer the totals +from bis account book directly to the form. He elimiiinates the need for and saves himself 'the cost of expert help. Equally important to the farmer, the Farm Account Book shows Lvinl the deductions he can make for expenses and for depreciation; how much, for example, he can deduct for depreciation on a barn, a tractor, or any many diffellent items of common farm equipment. Additional advantageous features explained in the Fant. Account Book are the three-year Average Plan and the Basic Herd. Botch are optional. The farmer can use them or not, as he sees fit. In many instances, it will not be to his personal advantage to do so --and the Farm Account Book shows hien how. In brief, the Farm Account Book ;and Income Tax Wide has been designed in a spirit of fair play to help the farmer and give to '.him alt the benefits to which he is entitled by law. He has nothing to lose and everything to gain by , giving it a fair trial. - • In the words of Hon. Dr. J. J. McGann, Minister of I1Naltioaval Revenue, "our farmers are the mahrstay of our prosperity and when we help them we help every citizen in the laid ." i T Letters to the Editor LOOKS FORWARD TO • NEWS -RECORD • DEAR MR, ATKEY• Have had payment for paper on mind for some time. We look forward to each issue with expec- tation. We get eight daily and weekly pavers but flnd`that the Clinton paper is opened first. More power to your elbow. We are quite happily settled here but are not in line with the low-lying sandy land. Property is skyhigh.. A Belgian farmer sold his farm last fall for over $60,000 and bought a little house next to us for $8,000, Would think the ones the Clintonians lived in would be worth much more.. Twenty-five years ago the above farm would have been thought very high at $5,000. Tobacco is the answer. : For local paper we get. Tillsonhurg paper. Before I had decided about Delhi, Sint- coe or Tillsonburg, the latter came along for a year paid qv. It's a good paper so no kick from me. Best wishes to your good wife, the staff and friends. Langton, Ontario. • Cordially, C. C. ANDERSON April 5, 1948. DAYLIGHT SAVING Editor, Clinton News -Record Dear Sir: We wonder if people realize that during the daylight saving period, the agricultural worker is deprived of one hour each day of those most suitable for working in the fields. The hour from five to six standard time cannot he replaced by the early hour in the morning due to climatic rendit- ions. Production, in a great many cases, has been reduced at least ten percent in a ten-hour day. Surely this is not the correct way to help feed a starving world! Are we mice or men? (Signed) County Mouse Clinton, April 7, 1948, 0 HYDRO NOME ECONOMIST Hello Homemakers! Americans have coined a new word—"mixed- upness." It reminds us of house- cleaning since we never saw so many things mixed-up in our drawers and cupboards before. Probably it's because we save everything these days hoping at some future time it will be useful. Sorting things out and putting fresh paper in the drawers and on the shelves is a job that can take up a lot of time — so make a tentative schedule or the decorator will be at your door before you are ready for him. If you are doing your own painting be sure and discuss the project with someone of exper- ience. And here are general hints for amateurs. 1. Don't forget to read the label on the paint can or to follow in• structions to the word. 2. Don't work outside in we weather — immediately afte storm, or too early in the spring before wood has dried out. 3. Don't paint in very cold weath- er, as low temperature thicken paint and causes cracking. 4. Don't try to cover the surface all at once with one heavy coat; several thin coats are better. 5. Don't paint over the basic coats until thoroughly dry. , Don't neglect proper preparation of surfaces, 7. Don't use anything but good brushes and reliable thinners, 8. Don't waste time and money by using poor paint for economy. 11 you belong to the group which dislikes cleaning orgies, you will find that the weekly care of specific rooms will not uspet your routine too drastically, and you can fake the strictly seasonal jobs, like painting as they come„ If you belong to the other group, there are two ways to attack the big job you have set yourself. Take one room at a time and clean it and everything in it. Or, do similar jobs at the same time, cleaning walls and ceilings in two or three rooms in one session. From Our Early Files 25 Years Ago THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD Thursday, April 12, 1923 Officers of Ladies' Aid of On- tario St. Church are: president, Mrs. Paxman; first vice-president, Mrs. McMurray; second vice- president, Mrs. Downs; recording secretary, Mrs. Veneer; corres- ponding secretary, Miss E. Cor- nish; treasurer, Mrs. W. T. Henry; fiower committee, Mrs. E. Ken- nedy. Edgar Armstrong has purchased Mrs. McMath's residence on Jos- eph St., and Harry McCbol the residence of the late Mrs. Bean on Frederick St. Mrs, Theo Fremlin has been appointed organist of St, Paul's Church succeeding Mrs. M. J. Ag- new who has moved to Guelph. Rev. C. L. Bilkey becomes choir- master. Miss Ruby Irwin has been ap, pouted president of the Girls' Auxiliary and Miss Eva Cluff secretary -treasurer. A tea meet- ing was held at the home of Miss Florence Cuninghame when Dr. J. C. Gandier spoke on the need of a sterilizer at the new hospital and Miss Cliff was presented with a gold pin in honour of her effic- ient services during the past few years. Mrs. John Ball passedaway at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John G. Gibbings, in her 77th year. Mrs. Ball is survived by four sons, G, H., Amos, J. E., and William, and four daughters, Mrs. J. T. Crich, Mrs. J. G. Gibbings, Mrs, Wesley Vodden and Mrs. David Wright. a• THE CLINTON NEW ERA Thursday, April 12, 1923 Officers of the WMS of Ontario St. Church are: honorary presi- dent, Mrs. E. Courtice; president, Mrs. George Shipley; first vice- president, Mrs. Beaon; second vice-president, Mrs. William Ship- ley; third vice-president, Mrs. Frank Glew; recording secretary, Mrs. E. Jervis; corresponding•sec- retary, Mrs, C. S. Hawke; treasur- er, Mrs. Kennedy; Strangers' sec- retary, Mr's. Govet; Christian Fel- lowship, Mrs. William Walker, Arthur Cantelon has been given the contract for building a vault A FUND FOR TOMORROW'S • CITIZENS Many Parents Acpumulating Reserves at B of M Family allowances are a gift to Canada's children from the nation itself—a grant made so that the expense of raising husky, grow- ing youngsters will be shared by all the country. "The Government hopes that Family Allowanpes will be spent on food, clothing, housing, and education for the children," said Mr. W. H. Robinson, manager of the Bank of Montreal, in discussing the plan, "But many people find they do not need to make use of their allowances for the immed- iate necessities of their children. These parents, now deposit their family allowances cheques reg- - uIarly in special accounts for the children at the B of M. So, when t cash is required for college, or to a take advantage of some other op- portunity, the money is safe and ready for use at a moment's no- tice." s "We'll be glad to set up sep- arate savings accounts for any in- terested parents," Mr. Robinson added. 15-b Take A Tip 1, The efficiency of your vacuum cleaner depends upon the con- dition of the dirt container. Empty it every two or three days. In many models the end of the bag opposite the one at- tached to the machine can be opened. A dampened paper bag can be fitted over it and when the machine is turned on, the dust swirls into the paper bag. 2. Do not push vacuum cleaner over pins and sharp. articles which may pierce the dirt container, 3, Turn vacuum cleaner off when anything has to be moved out of the cleaning area. 4. Be a leisurely operator of a vacuum cleaner—a quick flight over does not allow the cleaner to pick up the dirt. 5. Adjust the cleaner on rugs ac- cording to the regulations of the machine. In the tank clean- er, the pressure you exert' makes the adjustment between - high and low -pike rugs. On the motor -driven machine the brush should only touch the surface of the rug—run a thin ruler under the machine to check on the nearness of the brush to carpet. SEVERAL INJURED GODERICH—Stanley Earl Wil- lis, Goderich, appeared in police court at Stratford charged with dangerous driving as the result of en accident that damaged three cars and send. several to Wood'. stook Hospital end more to Strat- ford hospital. Willis did not plead to the charge and was released on $1,000 bail, to appear April 12. The accident occurred just east; of the intersection of, No, 1 and No. 8 and No. 19,.Highways• at. the Village of Shakespeare..„ ASHFIELD MAN DEAD GODERICH — Rdbert Bullen, 77, died in Alexandra Hospital, Thursday afternoon, March 25, af- ter a long illness. He was born and had lived all his life in Ash- field where he operated a farm. Five months ago he retired to Iive in Goderich, 1 in the Town Hall. Those .taking part in the talent tea at the Rdctory of St, Paul's Church were Mrs. C. L, Bilkey, Mrs, W. R. Counter, Mrs. Baker, Mrs. H. T. Rance, Mrs J. D. At- kinson, Mrs. Appleby and Mrs. John Sc ieenhals, Olin 0, Hooper, son of Mr, and Mrs. A. Hooper, was the motor- man on the trolley car which was crossing the Ridout St. Bridge in London on Tuesday. The speed of the oar and the quick thinking of Mr. Hooper avoided a terrible tragedy as 85 passengers' were on the car. George F. Elliott has gone to, Detroit where he has accepted a position. His many friends hope that he returns in time for the hockey next season as he isan excellent goalie. • 3. (. t 40 Years Ago THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD Thursday, April 9, 1908 John McGarva passedaway in his 77th year. He is survived by his wife, a son, Andrew, and a daughter, Mrs. (Rev.) Diehl, Pais- ley. Rev. Dr. Stewart assisted by Rev. C, R. Gunne conducted fun- eral services and the pallbearers were Thomas Beacom, Jaynes Scott John Cuninghanie, J. W. Irwin, Alex MacKenzie andiJames Smith, Markets: wheat, 90c to 92c; oats 25c to 30c; peas, 80c to 85c; bar- ley, 65c to 70c; eggs, 13c to 14c; live hogs, $6.10. Much sympathy is being ex- pressed to Thomas Southcombe in the death of his eight year old daughter, Eugene. Rev. W.J. Joll- iffe officiated at the funeral and the pallbearers were Dodds Holl- oway, Freddie Rumball, Carl East John Cantelon, Edgar Pattison and Clifford Andrews, The new band has chosen to call itself "The White Dykes", The officers are president, Fred Liver- more; secretary, Thomas Watts; treasurer, John Cooper. leader, Herbert Cook. New members re- cently received are Murray Me- Ewan, Fred Cooper, John Watts, Mr. Mann, Hartley Watts. Walter HAPPINESS DIAMOND C, WOOING RINGS W. N. COUNTER Counters for Finer Jewellery for over Half a Century in 'Huron Countp We Guarantee Satisfaction in the installation of SANITARY SEWERAGE SERVICES EXPERT WORK DONE REASONABLE RATES Work Completed to Plumbing For Advice and Appointments, Contact McKay Contracting Co. Princess St. W. CLINTON Phone 3'73M "Every House Needs Westin house" 1 2� i Clinton Electric Shop D. W. CORNISH WESTINGHOUSE DEALERS PHONE 479 , RES. 358 THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 1948 Cook, ' Frank Andrews, George Cooper, E, E. Ball, Mr. Montgom- ery, Mr. Hawke and Earl Liver- more. Miss Lillian Cantelon has eat- epted a position as bookkeeper in James Hamilton's coal office. Miss Nellie Brown has opened, a dress making establislunent ov- er W. R., Counter's Jewelry store, THE CLINTON NEW ERA Thursday, April 9, 1908 These taking part in; the Busi- ness Men's Luncheon and meet- ing were Fred Jackson, John Ransford, W. Jackson, W. Tozer, W. T. O'Neil, A, J. Grigg, N. Baer, D. Cantelon and A. T. Cooper. John Farquhar has bought the house on Maple St occupied by Mr. Watkins and owned by J. Twitchell; W, Walker has purch- ased the Adam Foster property on; High St.; W. H. Watt has bought the house on William St. recently purchased by Mrr. T. Cottle from Arthur Knox. James Snell' is a judge of live- stock at the "Tavistock Spring Fair Robert Draper of the Base Line has'rented the house of Mr. Jarvis on Rattenbury St. and will soon move into town, He has taken a position with the Brantford Wind Motor. Co. Blinds for the new Rattenbury House *ere supplied by Cooper and Co, While helping to pull down part of St. Joseph's Church, Walter Swinbank had the misfortune to give his wrist a severe sprain. Mrs. Char]es;Middleton was se- riously injured when the horse she was driving became frighten- ed. She was thrown 25 feet out of the buggy. She suffered a sev- ere concussion and was unconsc- ious for several days We are prepared To efficiently arrange every detail and assist in every way possible. Beattie Funeral Home Rattenbury St. E. Geo. B. Beattie COUNT YOUR CHICKENS WHEN HATCHED .. . Then Give Them HYGEOL the perfect Germicide will keep them alive 60 cents —• at W. S. R. HOLMES YOUR REXALL STORE HEAR PREMIER GEORGE DREW DISCUSS "THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE IN ONTARIO" IN QK-EEN'S PARK REPORT No. 12 FRIDAY, APRIL 9th 8:00 - 8115 P.M. CKNX --- WINGHAM — Dial 920 +SHiS 8rIu. TALKING KEEPING CONVERSATIONS BRIEF is just one of the ways of practicing the master rule for the hest telephone ser- vice envice ..."Do unto others as you would like them to do to you -and do it first". • • • THIS YEAR ALONE we are spending $4,000,000 so that more farms may have tele- phones with, fewer people on each line. FOR DIST RESULTS FROM YOUR TELEPHONES 1. Keep calls brief. 2. Space your cat. 3. Avoid "listening In". 4. Give right•of-way to emergency coifs. THE BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY OF CANADA