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Clinton News-Record, 1948-05-20, Page 2PAGE TWO 1110,111110141.. ti CLINTt7N NEWS -RECORD Clinton . NeWs7ReCOK1 THE CLINTON NEW ERA THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD istablished 1865 Established i8T8 Amalgamated 1924 Ai Independent Newspaper devoted to the Interests of the Town of Clinton and Surrounding District , IMBIBER Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association Ontario -Quebec Div s{on, CWNA SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Payable in advance •— Canada and Great Britain: $2 a year.; United States and Foreign: $2.5,0 a year. Authorized as second class mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa Advertising, Rate and Detailed Circulation Cards on Request Published EVERY THURRSD. Y at • CLINTON, Ontario, Canada In The Heart of Huron County R. S. ATKEY A. L. COLQUHOIlN Editor Plant Manager THURSDAY, MAY 20, 1948 SHOULD CHECK BEFORE THE HOLIDAY DRIVING Weekend (traffic over the 24th, of May holiday will be thisyear's first big test of Ontario peop'le's ability to drive and walk safely in Heavy traffic, says Ontario Highways Minister, Hon. George H. Doucett, in a pre -holiday safety message to all drivers and pedes- trians. Emphasizing that many cams and drivers come ionto the highways this weekend for the first time in the year, the Minister quotes figures from the ,Highways Depart- ment's traffic counters which last year showed 58 per cent more cars per day over the holiday weekend than during the rest of May. "Driving in holiday traffic is not something that can be done casually, without constant alertness or with a car that is net in perfect condition," he points out and urges every. person who drives "to realize what a lethal, weapon a car actually is if allowed to get in any way out of control. - , "Don't take a chance," the Minister advises. "See that your car is hi perfect condition before you go any - .where this weekend, then drive as if you expected others to be much less careful than you are yourself. "It is encouraging to be able to report that during the first three months of 1948," traffic fatalities have been reduced to 86 as compared to 101 for the first quainter of last year, and 155 for the corresponding period of 1941, the last full year before gas rationing. This is further proof that safety education, backed by proper law enforce- ment and safety engineering, can reduce accidents. To keep the accident rate down in the face of the dangerous traffic months ahead will require the utmost co-operation on the part of .all." 0 ©.O MONEY FOR "A RAINY DAY" Canada's present high rate of taxation will continue in order that the nation might put money away for "a rainy day," Finance Minister Abbott indicat- ed in his "stand -pat" Federal. Budget presented to the country Tuesday evening. Arid that despite the fact that he Inas budgeted for the unprecedented surplus of $549 million in the coming year. It was heralded as a "non- political" budget. . Perhaps more significant in view of the highly- complicated international situation, was'the warning that Canada might have to make large defence expenditures on short notice. He stated that 'a substantial surpluts will Whelp keep our powder dry." That might mean a speedy increase in funds tagged for this purpose to meet the threat of war. . Mr. Abbott declared that the practice of budgeting . for a huge surplus in times of prosperity wars justifiable. The 1947-48 surplus, considerably larger than the largest pre-war tonal budget, would not be good policy were it not for the need to "check inflationary forces at this times and to redeem our debt as quickly at we can under the ,circumstances as favorable as they have been." "There will never be a better time to reduce the burden of our national debt," he stated. "We 'can do tilt now without hardship and thereby ,get ourselves in better position to bear the extra burdens we may have to assume when our national 'income becomes less buoyant or other untold developments occur." On • the surface, the above looks like pretty sound reasoning, even if taxes have not been decreased to the extent that many people had hoped. Here are a few of the main points in the Abbott Budget, many of them beneficial to the taxpayerS: Eight per cent sales tax taken off canned, packaged or prepared foods, such as fruits and vegetables,. meats, soups and , breakfast cereals. Federal taxes on theatre tickets and dance hall ad- missions removed, but will be replaced by similar provincial tax. Five per cent tax on pari-mutuel bets at race tracks lifted. Income tax exemptions for people of 65 or over are increased to $1,250 for single persons and $2,000 for married persons. Twenty-five per cent sales tax removed 'Brom alarm Clocks selling under $10 each and frown plated knives, forks and spoons. Federal succession duties formerly levied on all estates of $5,000 or over to he ,charged only on estates of $50;000 or over. Refundable income tax for 1944. totalling $85 mil- lion, including interest, to be repaid to taxpayers at same time as 1943 refundable portion is repaid before next April 1. M OUR TIME Ey 'Hills' He tfiAS, 1IIEa 0opr. 1947.Nev Bra Bntorpriaoa;% "You're out of luck THIS week, Jack -your INCOME TAX is more their your PAY. Gimme $3.47." From Our Early Files DO YOU PAY BY CHEQUE? This Method is Safer and Handier Than Cash Why are the greater majority of 'business transactions in Can- ada now made by cheque, not cash? If you still pay your bills in cash, you may be interested in the advantages of payment by cheques. One is simply that this method, enables you to avoid carrying too much cash on your person. Like most people, you doubtless know what a headache lost cash or re- ceipts can cause before they are found—if they ever are. But prompt notice to your bank stops payment on a mislaid cheque. And once cashed, your cheque becomes a receipt, thus protecting you. You can enjoy this time -saving convenience by opening an 'ac- ac- hount at the local Bank of Mont- real branch. Mr. W. H. Robinson, the manager, and his staff, will welcome the opportunity • to be helpful. 21-b 25. Years Ago stone foundation put under his home on Albert St.; the Pastime Club have had their rooms re - THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD decorated. Thursday, May 24, 1923 I Chowen—Downer—In Clinton, • The Collegiate Board met in W. on Thursday May, 21, 1908, by Rev Brydone's office and .heard the Dr. Stewart, Mrs. M. Dowzer to report of Inspector Rogers. lie James G. Chowen, all of Clinton. pointed out that the present build- A. T. Cooper, D. Tiplady and W. ing is far from adequate and un- H. Hellyar have been elected de - less some provision was made in legates from Clinton to attend the the near future for a larger build- Methodist conference. ing or better accommodation the Returning officers for the var- government grant would be cut thus wards have been named be - off at the end of this term. ing D. S. Cook, W. G. Smyth, H. .1. Copp is painting signs on the E. Rorke, and P. Cantelon. Hydro shop windows. Dr. T. T. McRae is leaving town Nelson W. Trewartha has been his friends will indeed be sorry to hear. He has bought a practice in Brussels. chosen the Conservative candidate in the coming election: Those assisting in the gplendid programme put on in the town hall on Friday evening were Rev. C. L. Bilkey. Rev. D. N. McCamus Rev. J. E. Hogg, Miss Helen And- erson, Miss Norma Treleaven, Miss Marion Gibbings, Rev. S. E. Mc- Kegney, J. W. Treleaven and May- or A. T. Cooper. Miss Norma Bentley, London, is in town this week attending to the office work of the Doherty Piano Co. Mr. and Mrs. W T. O'Neil have returned from a winter spent in Florida. Miss Margaret McTaggart has reutrned from California, Her father, G. D. McTaggart, met her in Chicago. Ernest Livermore and Harry Ball are at their parental homes after completing their years at the University. Customs duties reduced on a wide range of import- ed goods, including mining machinery, preeiision machinery for oil and mineral exploration, and British cotton and rayon. Present taxes on liquor, tobacco, chocolate bars and soft drinks are unchanged. Saving to public through tax reductions estimated alt $71.2 to $73.2 million over conning 12 months. Surplus for fiscal year ending last March.31 estimat- ed at $670 million. Surplus for presenit fiscal year pre- dicted as $5.49 million. Government revenue in present fiscal year twill be $2,664 million, or about $220 for every man, Woman and child in Canada. Expenditureswill run $2,165 million, or $181 per capita: Outstanding debt in Bands' of banks ,and public- reduced to $1,400 million. Canada's foreign exchange, reserves as of April 30 were. $668 million., * * THE CLINTON NEW ERA Thursday, May 24, 1923 Gerald Holmes, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. R. Holmes fell in the Public School basement one "day last week and severely cut his tongue, several stitches being necessary. Laurie Grigg has been appoint- ed manager of a new brandh. of the Molson's Bank in London which has just been opened. Nelson Cole while working with the section gang of the CNR got a nasty cut on his lip when he was hit with his pick. Stitches were necessary to close the wound Mrs, R. Marshall has a severely sprained ankle suffered when she fell off the side porch of her home. James Chowen captured a young owl on Monday and still has it at his home. Mr. and Mrs. B./. Gibbings and Miss Marion are visiting in Ot- tawa. More chairs arc needed in the Town Hall if a full house is to be accommodated. During the thunderstorm on Sunday evening the flag pole at the library was struck but no other damage was done to the building. H. E. Rorke has been called to Toronto by the death of his broth- er, Harry, which occurred very suddenly on Monday. LICENSE RESTAURANTS SEAFORTH — All restaurants and eating places in Seaforth are required to be licensed. Council made the move as it gave its final approval the necessary by-law. Enacted at the request of the Board of Health, the by-law pro- vides for an annual license fee and licenses may only be granted upon production of a certificate from the Board of Health. Alexander were`the Pallbearers at the funeral of Alfred Barge, who died after a week's illness with pneumonia. He is survived by his wife and four small children. n: 5 * THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD Thursday, May 21, 1908 W. T. Walton, Seaforth, the Ontario Checker Champion, again played Clinton players and this time was almost defeated. Clinton players were: E. Johnston, T. B. Hoover, W. Grant, J. Cook, L. Wiltse and W. Watt. Melvin Graham and George East have been busy painting the Graham House which looks much improved. W. Jackson has been appointed president and J. Fair a member of the Executive ok the Phail Assoc- iation, which is ra group respons- ible for the fowling for the Phail Trophey. Stratford, Mitchell, Sea - forth, Clinton, and Goderich clubs will participate. David Cantelno, the apple king of Huron County, was nominated as a candidate in the coming el- ection by the conservatives. He declined to let his name stand. Clinton C. I. football team de- feated a team from Goderich 1-0 in the park. Clinton team was goal Ross; backs, Johnson, Mair;halves. Weir, Copp, Cameron; left wing, Manning, Smillie; centre, Mc- Queen; right wing, Stewart, Mac- Pherson. Markets were: wheat, 90c to 92c oats, 50c to 53e; peas, 80c to 85c; barley, 65c to 70c; butter, 18c to 19c; eggs, 15c to 16c. H. B. Chant and R. J. Cluff at-' tended a meeting of the Matlock Chapter in Seaforth on Monday evening. Thomas Wheatley, son of Chief Joseph Wheatley, was burned to death in a fire in a hotel in Till-' sonburg The remains are being brought home for burial. B. Kerr, L. Lawson, H. Gould, W. McRae, J. Langford and H. 40 Years Ago THE CLINTON NEW ERA Thursday, May 21, 1908 William Robb is adding a ver- andah to the front of his house on Albert St. North.; C. Hovey is having a cement walk laid to his house; James Stevens is having a W. Na COUNTER THURSDAY, MAY 20, .19411r Counter's for Finer Jewellery for Over Half a Century in Huron County HEAR!! Tom Pryde and Others Progressive Conservative Candidate for Huron Over CKNX, Wingham Monday, May 24 ... 12.55 p.m. (noon) Tuesday, May 25 ... 9.45 to 10.00 p.m. Friday, May 28 1.15 p.m. (noon) 21-b 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. (MINTON '., Phone 3731'1 1EFRIGERATOR Only the TRUE- rEMP control is marked in actual degrees of temperature ... the actual temperature of the air in which your food is preserved. May not seem a big difference but it is vitally Important to the proper preservation of your food. Why take chances with food at present prices ... drop into our store today and see these beautiful new Westinghouse Refrigerators. Ask about True-7'<n*1+. STANDARD AND DELUXE MODELS ON DISPLAY Clinton Electric Shop D. W. Cornish WESTINGHOUSE DEALERS PHONE 4'79 RES. 358 Warnpoles Grape Salts an efficient' Laxative and Acid Neutralizer also Refreshing — 50 cents SOLD BY W. S. R. HOLMES YOUIR REXALL STORE "Someday "comes closer with every dollar you save Most of us have to plan for the good things of life And a big part of that planning is a matter of dollars and cents—of earmarking a certain part of our earnings for the things we want most. It's not always easy, especially these days But the fact remains that what you save is still the most important -the most satisfying— part of what you earn. Are you hoping for something... or saving for it? *HE ROYAL BAN(( OF CANADA* CLINTON BRANCH - - - J. G. Mcl.AY, Manager 4-