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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1948-10-14, Page 2PAGE TWQ CLINTON: NEWS -RECORD THURSDAY, OCTOBER. 14, 1948' Clinton News -Record THE CLINTON NEW ERA THE CLINTON NEWS -1 -.ORD Established 1865 Established 1878 Amalgamated 1924 ' An Independent Newspaper devoted to the Interests of the Town of Clinton and Surrounding District • MEMBER: Cauaatse Weekly Newspapers dasooiationr, Ontario -Quebec Division, CW1 st SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Payable in advance—Canada and Great Britain:- $2 a year; United States and Foreign: $2.50. Authorized as second class mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa Advertising; Rate and Detailed Circulation Cards on Request P+.tblished EVERY 'THURSDAY at CLINTON, Ontario, Canada In The Heart of Hero\ Cou7rot21 R. S. ATKEY . A. L. COLQUHOUN Editor Plant Manager THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1948 SCIENCE AND THE FARMER robably no single group has benefited more from the . march of modern science titan the farmers. Science has given them a. iniiltitude of; labor-saving machines. It has i deve'lop'ed new varieties of crops capable of •with'standing drough't, frost and other elemental scourges. •11 has corn forward 'with chemicals to feed their starving soils. • It has developed a great variety of -weed and insect killers which have resulted in increased yields and therefore iner'eased. profits. It has created new strains of farm stock infinitely superior to the old standbys 'of a fading era. Where agricultural science is leading only 'tomorrow will tell. But we may be certain of one fact --that no Intel- ligent farmer who wishes to remain in the business can ignore :its significance in farm economics. Primary step in scientific farming' is education. Few Canadian farmers are graduates from an agricultural college. Education, therefore, must be done at home. The local newspapers go out of their way to print editorial material of rural nature in practically every issue. Farm magazines are replete with articles about a wide variety of subjects dealing with scientific agriculture. Radio stations offer a generous slice of their time to farm broadcasts. Available 'to the farmer, without charge, is the great mass •of educational literature from provincial and federal 'agricu'ltural departments. Industrial firms have produced great numbers of booklets which`' offer the latest information on scientific farming. The local agricultural representative is another good source of information. The fact is, there is more solid factual information available to the farmer about his occupation than any other economic group enjoys. Let him use it to the best ad- vantage of himself and his country. O 0 0. STOCKPILING Iit is apparent that any plan • for the mobilization of the national resources for the defence of our country, in ad- dition to providing for maximum use of our manufacturing facilities, •and the ultimate measure of standardization of weapons and equipment, must also take into account the supply of raw materials in sufficient quantity to keep our factories fully occupied and producing to capacity, it is point- ed out 'by the Canadian Ordnance Association. - it is a matter of common knowledge that in spite of our tremendous natural resources in minerals and grown crop's, there are many essential materials which we must import, in , some cases from overseas. It is also common knowledge that, in the unhappy event of war, we will be' cut off from the normal sources of these scarce and strategic materials. In view of these obvious facts, it is somewhat disturbing to note that there has been no announcement and no evidence of action regarding the vitally important matter , of stockpiling those materials and commodities now import- ed, which are essential to the successful prosecution of our defensive plans. , We note that our neighbors to the South plan to spend two and a half billion dollars in stockpiling thirty critical materials for use in the event of emergency. if we are to fulfil our responsibilities regarding North American defence, we should be able to spend an amount in the ratio of our respective national •incomes which for us would be approx- miately $140,000,000. There is no doubt but that industry would co-operate to the full in providing stockpiles, and might possibly arrange to store materials and arrange a turnover if insured against loss due to price fluctuations. As the productive capacity of North America should be regarded largely as an entity, rather than as split up groups, so the stockpiling of materials should be co-ordinated, and plans made for equitable ,allotment of available stocks. Perhaps 'something is being done along these lines. If so, we would like to know;'if not, -wedshould see that it is ,done. O 0 © , EDITORIAL COMMENT Thought for To-day—Experience never seems to run short, but' people are always buying it. O 0 0 . Every bit of electricai energy saved means just that nluch .less compulsory cut-off tinge. 0 0 0 Members of Clinton Chamber of Commerce will get the "low-down" on the hydro situation at their monthly meeting in the Council Chamber tonight. O 0 0 With the "big" World Series now a matter of history, the `little World Series" is about to s'art, involving two of Ontario's finest towns --Caledonia and Clinton. The present is: a very mixed-up sports season, with baseball, rugby and hockey vieing with each other for attention. Here's hopingthat the selection of Hon. George A. Drew as National Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party, portends a happier future for one of Canada'g historic political parties. A strong Opposition is the very essence of good democratic government. O 0 0 Here is a new angle to courteous driving. Think of your passengers. Courtesy to them means not scaring them otit of their wits by taking foolish chances on the road. If you consider your passengers' safety and peace of mind you will probably find yourself also being very courteous to other people using the road. 0 'A -subscriber writes objecting to our suggestion a few weeks ago that it w'a§ proper to stand when "0 Canada" was being played. She states that she will not stand instil ik iS declared our National Anthem. In our opinion, it is only a matter; of common courtesy to stand when a hymn of such patriotic charabt.er is being Played or sung. Would our correspondent advocate a non -standing position when a hymn was being sung in church? IN OUR TIME By Howie Hunt ' 40w4 . Puro+ aeliee,M'r, 1* Iib,lateePrtue "Where DID you get that lovely MAN rug?" EBENEZER Harry Lobb and Miss Shirley Smith, Toronto, visited over the weekend with the former's par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lobb. Mr. and Mrs. James Keen and family, Stratford, spent Thanks- giving Day with Mrs. Keen's par- ents, Mr. and Mrs, Charles Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Biggin and family, Windsor, spent the weekend at the home -of the for- mer's parents and other relatives in the vicinity. We are very pleased to know that Carman Tebbutt has suffic- iently recovered from his acci- dent, to enable him to return home from Mallon hospital. Visitors at the home. of Mr. and Mrs, Ira Merrill for the weekend were. Miss Violet Phil- lips, Toronto; Miss Jennie Irvine, Brigden; Normen Ritz, O.4.C,, Guelph, and Mrs, Orval Phillips, Helen, Jack, and. Fred Phillips, Mitchell. • From Our Early Files 25 Years Ago THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD Thursday, October 18, 1923 Bible Society officers are: presi- dent, Rev. Ernest Parker; secre- tary -treasurer, W. Vodden; rep- resentatives from several con- gregations: Willis, John Diehl; St. Paul's, Thomas White; Ontario St., Mr. Gibbings; Wesley, T. Rath-. well; Baptist, D. K. Prior; Sal- vation Army, F. Livermore. Mr. and Mrs. John Ransford and M. G. Ransford and William Jackson have been in Montreal attending the annual meeting of the Canadian Ticket Agents' As- sociation. Fred Elliott, who is attending school in Owen Sound, won tie Senior Championship at the Field Meet on Monday. He also played in the Football game when Owen Sound severely trounced Wiarton. Dodds and Jenkins are having their shop painted. Miss Ivy Plewes took solo parts in the Choral Society Concert in Brucefield. Mrs. J. H. Dempsey passed away on Sunday after a lengthy ill- ness. As well as her husband she is survived by two sons and five daughters, Stirling and John A., and Mrs Durnin, Mrs. E. Mil- ler, Mrs. D. A. Lindsay, Mrs. A. Sterling and Mrs, J. T. Webster. Leona Taylor has been success- ful in passing her supplementary examination. e * * THE CLINTON NEW ERA Thursday, October 18, 1923 Clinton bowlers defeated a group from Seaforth on Monday. Clinton players were 11 R. Sharp, C. J. Wallis, R. J. Miller, and J. Taylor, Toronto, a former . Clin- Ionian. Ross and Wilfred Fisher and. F. Clark were among those judg- ing in the hog competition in Toronto lest week and carne home with some of the prize money. Those who are having their places painted are D. S. Cluff, William, St., S. S. Cooper, the store occupied by George Jen- kins and A. Morris. While out practice shooting, Hewitt Williams and Weldon Hovey, both of the Molsons Bank staff had a little accident and Mr. Williedis received a gun shot wound in the leg. Fortunately it was nothing serious, being only a flesh wound. Those bowling at the tourna- ment with Goderich when Clin- ton won two prizes out of three were J. F. Rogerson, J. E. Hovey, N. Ball, A. J. Morrish, R. J. Mil ler,• M. McEwen, Dr. J. W. Shave, W. Grant, W. w. Stevenson and J. Taylor. J. K. Wise has bought a house in Goedrich and will move there presently. Friends hope that he may find it possible to return to town et some future date to again take up his abode here. Mrs. H. B. Combo has been visiting in Mitchell. 40 Years Ago THE CLINTON NEW ERA Thursday, October 16, 1908 Syeir-Rathwell`At the home of the bride's aunt, Mrs. Johnston, Rattenbury St, W., on Wednes- day, October 14, 1908, by Rev. G. N. Hazen, uncle of the groom, Emma E. Rathwell to Leonard E. Weir. The bride was given in marriage by Robert Welsh with Miss Eva Stephenson playing the weddnig music. D. McCorvie and J. H. Snell were judges at Dungannon Fall Fair last week. Mrs. Cornish, Mrs. Tiplady, Mrs, George Levis and Rev. W, E. Kerr are the delegates from Ontario St. Church at the E. L. conven- tion at Auburn. Misses Dottie Cantelon, Maggie Davis and Beat- rice Greene were the delegates from Wesley Church. t C. Hoare hos sold about $5,000 worth of pianos during the sum- mer months, and has quite a number more prospects at the present time. William Routledge, Raglan St., reports that although the fruit this year has not been such a large quantity it is of exception- ally fine quality. W. T. O'Neil is erecting an ice house at Fair's pond. R. Graham came in second ,at the tournament in Zurich. Miss Etta Twitchell, accomp- anied by her father, James Twit- chell, have gone on a trip to New York. t a 4 N THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD Thursday, October 15, 1908 A young Conservative organiza- tion has been formed with the dent, E. N. Lewis; honorary presi- dent, E. N. Lavis; honorary vice president, A. Porter; president, 3, McLeod; vice president, Will Johnson; secretary, W. A. G. Mc- Culloch; treasurer, Hector F. Grigg. Those assisting in the success- ful bazaar sponsored by the Wil- HENSALL Mr. and Mrs. W. F, Riley and Sharon, spent Thanksgiving in Londesboro. program, The Scripture reading was given by Mrs. Ira N1'errill, after which Mrs, Tavener led in prayer. Poems were read by Mrs. Harry Oakes, Rev. C. Tavener and Mrs. Jack Merrill. The meeting was closed with the hymn "`Work for the Night is Coming," followed by an even- ing prayer by the president. Mrs. Stewart Farquhar then conduct- ed a contest. A bountiful lunch was, then served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs, C. Tebbutt. W.A. Meets 'Ebenezer W.A. held their Octob- er meeting at the home of Mrs. Irvine Tebbutt on Thursday. Mrs, Frank Jones presided at the meet- ing which was opened bylsinging the hymn "Stand up, Stand up for Jesus," which was followed by all repeating the Lord's Pray- er, The roll call was "Why I like to live in the country rather than in the city." Twelve mem- bers and one visitor were present, The minutes 'of the previous meeting were read and adopted. A vote of thanks was moved to those who decorated the church for anniversary and Rally Day. services. It was decided that a Hallowe'en social would bee, held in the church on. the evening of Oct. 27. A committee, viz: Nirs. Morgan Jones, Mrs. Harry Oakes, Mrs. Bert Lobb, Miss Verna Mil- ler, was appointed to prepare a lis Church were: Mrs. Chambers, Mrs. King, Mrs. Pearson, Mrs: E. G. Saville, Miss Jessie O'Neil, Miss Margery. Agnew, Miss Agnes Irwin, Miss Flossie Pearson, Mrs. A. P. Gundry, Mrs. D. Stevenson, Mrs. Greig, Miss' Grace Torrance, Miss Amy Howson, Mra. Greigg, Mrs. Robinson, Miss Clara Wise - wan, Miss Annie McCorvie, Mrs. F. Hall, Mrs. H. Alexander, Mrs. A. 'Mills, Miss Ida Walkinshow, T. Jackson, Jr., Miss Hazel O'Neil, Mrs. Stevenson, St. Thomas, Mrs. S. H. Smith, Miss Grace Cluff, Mr. Fleming, James MacRae, Miss Maude Torrance, Miss Helen Fair, George Pearson, John Hart- ley, W. P. Spalding and Mrs. James Fair. E. Saville end J. Johnstone have gone to Tara to pack apples. D. S. Cluff hes sailed for the Old Country going in the inter- ests of the Doherty Organ Fac- tory. He will be gone a couple of months. Miss Annice Bartliff entertain- ed a number of her friends at a cleverly arranged party on Fri- day last. Mrs. M. D. McTaggart has been visiting in Toronto. WHEN YOU THINK OF GIFTS for any occasion ..Or a ladle luxury for yourself Do you realize . . Pearls are the most adaptable of gems. They may be worn with i evening gown, business suit, after- noon frock, skirt and sweater en- semble, and they blend with any color scheme. With your pearls, you are al- ways correct. THE PERFECT GIFT, THE PERFECT COMPLIMENT, AND , . THEY BEAUTIFY W. N. Counter Qounters for Finer Jewellery for' Over Half a Century in Huron County Mr, 'and Mrs, Al. Pearson, To- ronto, Mr. and Mrs, B. Donald- son, London, spent. Thanksgiving with Mrs, Annie Saundercock. Mr. and Mrs, Fred Smallecombe and family, Guelph, spent Thanks- giving with,the former', parents, Mr. and Mrs, Fred SmalIacombe, Mrs. J. A, MacLean has re- turned home from Toronto where she went by plane to be with her father who met with a serious accident while working on his cot- tage at Muskoka, by falling from a ladder. At time of writing he was still in a semi-conscious condition. The many friends of Miss Mary 1V1cAsh will regret to learn she suffered a severe stroke on Friday last and, at time of writing, was still unconscious. 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