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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1948-11-25, Page 2P E TWO CLINTON NEWS -RECORD THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1948 Clinton Newi-Record • THE CLINTON NEW ERA THE CLINTON NEWS-RBeORD Established 1865 Established X878 Amalgamated 1924 An Independent Newspaper , devoted to the .Interests of the Town of Clinton and Surrounding District MEMBER: Canadian Weekly .ice•: Newspaper,' 4srooiation Ontario -Quebec Di/vision, CWNd. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Payable in advance -Canada and Great. Britain: ry2 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 Published EVERY THURSDAY at CLINTON, Ontario, Canada In the Heart of Huron County • R. S..ATKEY A. L. COLQUFIOUN Editor Plant Manager THURSDAY, NOVEMBER )25, 1948 CLINTON'S PART IN RADAR , Silace the war, a good deal has been written concerning the science of radar and its development. A short time ago, in a public letter to the head of the United States Army press relations; columnist Drew Pearson grave exclusive credit to an American for the invention of radar, The Financial Post subsequently pointed ont that this Certainly would be news to scientists ,in many countries and especially to Sir Robert A. Watson -Watt, British technician, Who is generally recognized as the man most.responsible for perfecting the new detecting apparatus. After tracing some early experiments in the United States, Mr. Pearson said this: "Thus (in 4936) after four years' intensive work, was born. ' the miraculous invention called radar: ---a secret which no foreign country then knew about and which the army be- lieved might revolutionize modern warfare." The'.Financial Post declared that if Mr. Pearson had- taken adtaken the trouble to consult.. even American reputable sources on this 1matter he could not have made that statement with any sincerity. in its section on radar, the American con- trolled 'Encyclopaedia Britannica does not even mention the young U.S. technician to whom Mr. Pearson gives credit. On the other hand it says that "while the letter pleases of the work in the United Sta)es were taking place, the British "radio -location" systema was developed, mainly under the diirection of Sir Robert A. Watson -Watt." Actually, scientists in several countries, including Great Britain, the United State's and Germany, were working independently on radar from the late 'twenties nn, but the British, under Watson -Watt, led the van. it was their ap- paratus which played such a vital part in repelling Hitler's air invasion of Britain and in smashing both the German and Italian navies. .u,i, : i ; r•.^'i! I',171R So far advanced was the British radar over their owii, that U.S.- authorities were glad to borrow and use it when they came into the war. Thousands of American airmen were trained in the use of radar at a closely guarded RAF -operated school at Clinton, now operated solely by the RCAF, under the name of "Radar and Communications School." 0 © © , 1 CANADA'S INDUSTRIAL. OUTPUT Canada's industrial output in the immediate future de- pends upon a labour force "already close to the . practical limits of full employment under existing work- ing conditions." This conclusion appears in a survey based on physical quantities, rather than dollar values, in the latest Bank of Montreal Business Review. "Thus it is significant," the `statement continues, "that in the first eight months of the year, the official index of the physical volume of in- dustrial production was only 'three per cent 'above the cor- responding• period of last year, whereas in 1947 the average increase over 494E was 10 per cent." The bank points out that, within the aggregates of industrial employment and production, however, there have been marked divergencies of trend this .year, noting, among' other examples, that the pulp and paper, textile and agri- cultural implements industries are operating at capacity, with increases in employment more than average in all cases, "Undoubtedly the most significant change in the real flow of goods during recent months has been a marked increase in the proportion of birth imports and domestic pro- duction moving into the construction and capital goods in- dustries," the n-dustries,"the review asserts. Employment in the construction trades is "up by It per cent" in the nine months' com- parison,,while "new permanent hooking units under con- structioin August were 19 per cent greater in number than a Year earlier." -` On the other hand, the bank finds "a reduction in the quantity of goods Droving into consumers' hands." Al- though retail commodity prices have advanced 21 per cent in the nine months' comparison, the official index of the value of retail sales has risen only ten per cent. "The whole situation . . has a special significance from the standpoint of the impact of possible •additional de- mands on materials and manpower in the form of an expanded defence program or further aid to overseas countries,"' the B of M stresses. "To some extent, such additional requ renenits may dovetail into the Canadian economy to take up slack that may appear in existing sources of demand. But looking at the picture over ail, it is impassible to avoid the conclusion that further diversion of resources into defence or foreign aid, if .of any appreciable magnitude, would necessitate inn - portant readjustments in the volume of goods and services now flowing into. the satisfaction of domestic peacetime needs." 0 © 9 . : EDITORIAL ,COMMENT Thought for To-day—A world that has lost its faith can be saved only by minions of individual faiths. O O Only 25 shopping days until Christmas. Yo'd better get busy! . O 0 0 The town dump is in a deplorable condition.' Those who dump garbage there—apparently in a most indiscriminate manner—should make every effort to co-operate. O 0 0 Although it is going, to cost the county approximately $20,000 more than ;the present system, the public health unit plan, adopted by Huron County Council, should prove ]Host, advantageous in the 'long . run. © © 0 in rejecting a pension plan, for county employees, Huron County Council probably figured that a national corn- pulsory contributory. plan for alt Canadians, would be in effect withiin a comparatively short time. "lie says he wants to come' back because ttlings ars W tough outside.' From Our• Early Files 25 Years .Ago and Mrs. W. J. Jolliffe. Those from this vicinity at- tending the funeral of the late Harry Kerr, Wingham, were Mr. and Mrs. S. 3, Andrews, Mr. and Mrs. T. Beacom, Mr, and Mrs. T. Cook, Harry Glazier, Mrs. Glazier, Sr., R. J. Miller, Mr. and 1VIrs, James Miller, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. McBrien end Mr, and Mrs, John Harvey. Those assisting in the League meeting at Wesley Church were D. A. Cantelon, Clifford Andrews, Misses Violet Barge, Olive Moore and Emily Cutler. J. H. Kerr, R. A. Downs, Rich- ard Downs, James Howe and B. J. Gibbings were in Seaforth at- tending a game supper given by Walter Cole, W. Jackson's name appears as e possibility for the mayor's chair for next term. Mr. Jackson is be - 1 ing urged by a number of citizens s to let his name stand. It is un- derstood that Mayor Wiltse is re- _ tiring this year, THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD Thursday, November 29, 1923 Names suggested as possible candidates in the coming muni- oipal eelctions are R. J, Miller, Dr. J. W, Shaw, J. Stevenson, Nelson Ball, Elton ' Rozell, J. A, Ford, F. Jackson, B. J. Gib pings, A. J. Morrish and Col. H, B. Combe. J. T. Reid has sold his grocery business at the south- end of town to M. Jordan, Belgrave. Miss Helen Roberton has ac- cepted a position as stenographer in the Royal Bank. E. L. Mitten has bought out the chicken business of ex -Chief Wheatley. - .. .. David Elliott has bought the cottage on Fulton St. belonging to the Miss Beacom Estate. F. A Plaskett has rented the Rathwel house •on Princess St, which wa recently vacated by J. Knight. Dr. P. Hearn has been award ed two medals by the Dominion efoyernmcnt for work done dux ing the War. One was a genera service medaland the other we a mercantile lnarine medal, which is rather uncommon, Malcolm McEwan one of the pioneers of Stanley Towsnship passed away on Wednesday. Rev Councillor 1Iearn had the - trees which line his property on 1 Joseph St. trammed to about 20 s feet above the grouted. Perry Plumsteel will have charge of the Bible Study period at the YMCA next week. J. E, Hogg officiated at the fun- eral. Surviving are his wife; two sons and' four daughters, William and Rev. John, Mrs. Adam Stew- art, Mrs. John MacFarlane, Mrs, R. Y. McLaren and Mrs. William Speare. * 4 # THE CLINTON NEW ERA' Thursday, November 29, 1923 11. Snell has gone to Chicago Whiter Fair where he is show- ing Leicester sheep for compet- ition. The Snell family won the usual number of high awards at Royal Winter Fair, Toronto. Harvey McBrien, Mrs, F. and Mrs. T. Mellveen, have received word that their brother, William MaBrien, has passed away in Calgary. The Ladies' Guild of St, Paul's Anglican Church held a very successful bazaar•. Much credit of the success of the event is due to the un tiring efforts of the president, Nils. H. T. Rance, The IocaI hockey team have made arrangements to train in the Pastime Club rooms until such time as ice is available et the rink. Mrs; A. 0, Pattison, who went to Buffalo to attend the funeral of a relative was called home by the sudden illness of her husband. The New Clinton Orchestra supplied music for a dance put on by the Pastime Club in the new club rooms. Miss Edna Pennobaker is visit- ing her brother, Frank, Toronto. Charles Twitchell, Windsor, is renewing acquaintances in town. Miss Jewell Bartliff has re- turned to Toronto after vacation- ing with her mother, Mrs. C. H. Bartliff. - 40 Years Ago THE CLINTON NEW ERA Thursday, November 26, 1908 Officers of the W.F.M,S. of Willis Presbyterian Church are; President, Mrs, R. Irwin; first vice, Mrs. Stewart; second vice, Mrs. J. W. Irwin; third vice, Mrs, William Graham; secretary, Janet Wilson; treasurer, Miss Kate Mc- Taggart; leaflet secretary, Miss J. Thompson; organist, M'rs. Gunn; auditors, Mrs. Fair, Mrs. Agnew; executive committee, Mrs, W. Ring, Mrs. Chambers, Mise Mc- Pherson, Mrs. O'Neil.' J. H. O'Neil and C. S. Hall. are the latest students at the Business College. Harvey Davis has secured the eernmerlial driving shed as a eels ani it is being prepared for 'h" reirl weather. George Phalen; Hamilton, nes Joined the staff of Jackson Man- °storing Cn. as a cutter. The "makes nine cutters wile are bus- ily engaged cutting out the Earn ills Lion Brand clothing,' Mr. Mahaffy has rented the house on Mary St. formerly oc- lupied by John Ireland. J. G. Medd will occupy a bar- ber shop which is being fitted up in the new building which is being built for the Bowling Alley. W. aH, Rellyar, secretary of Wesley Church Sunday School„ gave a very encouraging report at the Sunday School anniversary service on Sunday. John Torrance is in Toronto where he is slated to give an address on House of Refuge management, THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD MISSIONARY ASKS CONTINUED AID FOR GREAT CAUSE Residents of Huron County were provided with a real treat on Sunday, 'Nov. 14, when they had the' privilege of hearing Rev. Franklin Wu; ordained minister of the Church of Christ of China, Szechwan Synod, ° in two Ser- mons—in Brumfield United Church in the morning, and in Weslcy-Willis United Church, Clinton, in the evening. Rev. Mr. Wu is a postgraduate scholarship student for two years at Emmanuel College, Victoria University, Toronto. He and Mrs. Wu, who also is a seholarship student at the same college, have been in Canada for less than two months, He speaks faultless English with excellent gestures. Rev, Mr. Wu was brought to Huron County through th courtesy of Rev. E. R. Stanway Brueefield, returned missionary Who ,had been a personal friers onothe Chinese mission. field. Th latter introduced the -guest preacher at both services. The auditorium of Wesley - Willis Church was filled to ca- pacity, many friends " coming from all parts of the County to hear the distinguished guest. The choir was under the dir- ection of Mrs: M. J. Agnew. Sgt. A. R. Persan, RCAF, rendered a violin offertory selection,. and Miss Viola Fraser sang a soprano solo, "Ill go where you want me to go." Rev. Andrew Lane, min- ister of the church, presided, and welcomed Mr. Wu. Rev, Mr. Wu brought greet- ings' from the Christians of China and said that - they were very grateful for the contribu- tion made by the United Church of Canada. in supporting missions in China, both financially and in leadership, Without their sacri- fices, it would be impossible to carry on. Personal Experience Traces Heritage i From British Law 1 Huron County's new Crown Attorney, 11. Glen}r Hays Sea - forth, was the • chief speaker at a dinner meeting of Clinton Lions Club in Si. Paul's Parish Hall, Tuesday, November 9. He. discussed the development of the rule of law in the United King -1 don and the English-speaking, countries of the world. Preside,*t J. George McLay evade the presentation of a past 1/resident's pin 'to William E. ' Perdue, president id 1947-48. The draw was won by Dr. W. A. Oakes, Guests included 8, E, i Paterson, Wiarton, formerly of Clilvton, and R. Y. Hatters, i Clinton. !j Frank Finglond KC, in intro- t clueing the speaker, pointed out that he had been secretary of s Seaior•th Lions Club for a num- ber of years. Appreciation of , the members was expressed by ;1 Hugh R. Hawkins. Mr, Hays stated that the story of the British people was the b story of a code of living for thea British people. hi the early days, fi the King dispensed summary ,i justice in Assizes held in the is feudal castles. Very barbaric, 1 methods of trial often were used. Petty theft might have the' pen- ..t alty of death, whereas murder might be treated much more!p lightly. p COUNCIL PAYS, OCTOBER. BILLS TOTALLING $1,191 Clinton Town Council at its November meeting, passed ac- counts totalling $1,191.39, on re- commendation of the Finance Committee, A1d. M. J. Agnew, chairman: Street—V, D. Falconer for use of truck on County Highway connecting link, $16; 1'. 3. Mc- Kay, raising manholes to proper street level, $79; Department. of Highways, grading and levelling, connecting line, Town's share, $27.72; Robert Freeman, general street maintenance, A92 hours Q 65c, $59.80 less 96c, $58.84; Mao Montgomery, general street main- tenance 8 hours' Cl 65c, $5.20; William Pickett, general street maintenance, 13.hours Q 65c, $8,45; William Cook with team hauling away surplus earth 7 e hours ® $1, $7. Street 'Lighting—Public 'Mil- d ities Commission, lighting streets, • $230.58. Com- mission, Citing his personal experience of Christianity, Mr, Wu said he was Protestant Christian of the third generation, his grandfather having been a minister, too. , His parents were interested in edu- cation so he was sent to school. His mother was an enthusiastic lay worker, sincere and devoted. He first became really interested in religion when a Presbyterian missionary asked him to help him in a clerical capacity. This fam- ily's way of life, full of love and faith, taught him the way of Christ, "To do the will of God, to do it wholeheartedly, this is the way to follow Jesus Christ," he declared. He himself had been minister of a large church in China and taught in West China Theolog- ry . Discussing the history of the work of the Christian church In China, Rev. Mr. Wu stated that mission work started in Canton in 1807 by Robert Morrison; He said that everywhere you go you will meet Christians, see Christ- ian churches. not strong but promising, with a bright future. The general public in China is inquiring about Christianity, he stated. The preacher said that the Church of Christ in China had 13 different conferences serving the whole country. "I'll not say that church union is perfect (as exemplified in the Church of Christ In China) but is on the right track," he declared. China Faces Grave Problems Great grief had been caused hrougb nine years of war, Rev, Mr. Wu said. "The present truggle between the government and the Communist Party will be decisive and will have a great nfluence nth the Christian Church," he declared. "I A will not predict the outcome,"• "I think only Christianity can e •adequate to meet the needs of the Chinese people," Mr. W u continued. The traditional teach- ngs of Confucius were gone, and he Chinese people were left re- lgiously and morally in a vacuum nd were turnieg to Christianity o fill the vacuum. The speaker described the overty existing in China. Eighty er cent of the population were on farms, and the average Chin- ese farm was just two acres in extent. Seventy per cent of the farmers were tenants, with ab- sentee landlords. Destruction and desolation had left them absolut- ely poor, and they were starving' to death, even the people in the big cities; Through infla- tion, the country was deprived of , its middle class, "It 'is against this! that the Communists are making their beautiful promises," Rev. Mr, Wu said. "The people will follow any leader out of sheer despera- tion.'' He said he would like to The speaker pointed- out that the law of England was known as English common law which grew by precedent, This system of law prevailed in all Canada except Quebec, and in ell United States except Louisiana. "It was built up by trial and effort and patience and sure-footed fore- sight," he said. On the European Continent, code law existed, and the code law of France exists in Quebec and 'Louisiana. It was not gov- erned by precedents but by the Code Napoleon, promulgated by the Emperor. see something done to lift the Property Public Utilities mission, lighting Rest Room, 79e; lighting Town Hall, $13.04; light- ing Stock Yard, 75c; George r. Elliott, bulldozer at dumping ground, $24,50; Mrs. L. Tideswell, care of Rest Room, $9; Township of Hullett, 1948 taxes on dump- ing ground, $1.62; Ball and Mutch, dustbane and . general hardware, $22.63; T. R. Thomp- son, -brooms, $2.90; Guelph Paper Co,, one case toilet tissue, $8; V. D. Falconer, 10,340 lbs. ' coal (0 $6,50, $85,31; A. G. Grigg, 540 lbs. coal tae $16, $4.30. Cemetery — Murray McEwan, Hensall Arrears Total Only $643 (By our Hensel] correspondent) At the statutory meeting of the Village Council the taut collector, James A. Paterson, reported' that outstanding taxes are only $643.75 out of a. total tax roll of $22,165,51, and considerable more expected in the near future; He also reported re the visit of the Department of Highways auditor re street' and roads account for subsidy, stating that more accur- ate records should be kept now to get the proper subsidy, The treasurer presented the financial report for the year end- ing November 15, and discussed.' the same The Clerk was instructed to advertise for applications for the position of caretaker of the rink at a salary of 60 cents per hour. salary, $108.34 Robert Freeman, labour, 8 hours a 65c, $5,20; Harry Watkins, gas and oil, $5.30. Dry Earth Closet—A, Fulford, contract Oct. 1 to 15 $50 paid, balance $50 less H.C. $1.50, $48.50. Police Protection — James Thompson, salary Oct. 1 eto 15 $52,08 paid, balance $52.08 less H.C, $2, $50.08; D. Elliott, sal- ary Oct: 1 to 15 $45,84 paid, bal- ance $45,84 less H.C. $1,50, $44.84; Edward Craig, salary Oct. 1 to 15 $45.84 paid, balance $45.84. Salaries—M. T. Corless, eatery $129.17 less H,C. $2, $127.17; J. W. Manning, salary, $45.84; On- tario Hospital Association, for Hospital :care, $7. Hospitalization—Direet relief, one person, $28;18. Postage - and Station e y—G. R r IulcEwan, postage and small sup - standard of the plies $6,47; Burroughs Adding people, but what Machine Co,, half year service was going' to come was very charge, $13.50; Cliton News - difficult to say. w' Record, envelopes end advertis- No matter what comes ,o ing, $11.50. China, Christianity certainly will General Municipal Expense -- triumph in the end. I have faith 'Bell Telephone Co., general (three in the church, that it will have i 'phones), $14.25; The Municipal the strength to stand any test, World 1948 Statutes,and Asses - but Christianity may have to go'sors supplies, $21.5;. Leonard through some, very trying days." I Vodden, 4 hours general labour, In closing, the preacherurged and with car, $2,60. that missionary work be kept on and that there should be no withdrawal. This would leave a very bad impression. He pleaded for continued support of the mis- sion cause, and help in the great task that lies ahead. Rev; Andrew Lane expressed the hearty thanks of alL This service took the place of authorize payment to members the Autumn Thankoffering meet- of Town Council exclusive of the ing of the W.M.S. and the Even- Mayor, of an annual remunerat- ing Auxiliary and the two presi- dents, Mrs. B. C. Hearn and Mrs. eon of $250 each, less the sum George Beattie, assisted by Mrs. surn of $5 to be deducted for Frank 3'ingland and Mrs. James every regular or committee meet - McLaren, receiving the offering. ing from which he is absent. Total expenditures --$1,191.49. Revenue — Cemetery, $239; Rentals, $523; Stock Scales, $22.10; Licenses, $25, Total receipts—$809,10, 0 MAY PAY COUNCIL -,, GODERICH—Electors will vote on December 14 on a bylaw to &'Beattie Funeral .... Always Includes careful consideration to every detail— including that of economy. The carolatron system for Funeral Homes has recently been installed — The finest in organ music.. The Bea attie Funeral Home GEORGE 8. BEATTIE 1 MOINIMINFVFINNO For your Xmas Giving We have a brand new stock of GIFTS that will riaake you happy and the recipient also. Drop in and look them 'over — The goods are right, the prices ire right YOUR REXALL STORE W. 5. R. MIME p+' G N. punter Thursday, November 26, 1908 y for Over Among those who are ereter•bain-j Counters for Finer Jewellery ing are Mrs. James,Feir, Mr. and :, Relf.e Century in Enron County Mrs. J. W. Moore, Mrs. W. .1. Tozer, Mrs, J. R.ansford and Rev. :se siless ,.., ee ,,;,e,.sessee. 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