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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1949-05-26, Page 2PAGE TWO Clinton 'News -Record THE CLINTON NEW ERA Established 1885 THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD Established 1898 Amalgamated 1924, An Independent Newspaper devoted to. the Interests of the Town of Clinton and. Surrounding District MEMBER: Canadian WeeIdir Newspapers Association; Ontario -Quebec Division, CWNA SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Payable in advance -- Canada and Great Britain: $2 a year; United States and li oreign: .$2,50. Authorized as second class mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa Published EVERY THURSDAY at CLINTON, Ontario, Canada, in the Heart of Huron County R. S. ATKEY, Editor A. L. COLQUHOUN, Plant. Manager • THURSDAY, MAY a6, 9949 The Forests SUMMER IS AP.PROACHING, and the prospects of life in the great outdoors are not too distant, so that it is again opportune but difficult to overestimate the importance of conserving our,. forest areas. Nine outof ten of the forest fires which, each year, cause thoesands of dollars of dam- age in Ontario's forests, are caused by human carelessness, The attitude of the people is not one of antagonism but of indifference. The responsibility must rest, therefore, on the schools to develop in, the younger generation a proper appreciation of ,our forest heritage. A sense of ownership must be inculcated by virtue of the fact that these forests are almost' Belong to You! all exclusively Crown property. In effect,. this means that every man, woman and child in Ontario shares in this great reserve of nat- ural wealth. The value of our forests is inestimable. Considering the employment provided and the constant and vital demands made by industry as a whole on its products, it is apparent that only through forest conservation can we con- tinue to reap the benefits of this, our greatest natural resource. Regulations and laws governing the pre- vention of forest fires are good in their place, but to make them highly effective, there must • be a strong body of public opinion behind them. Little Change In Economic Picture DURING THE EARLY MONTHS of 1949, the Canadian economic picture as a whole has bean "nne of relatively and perhaps surpris- ingly little change from 7948 in general levels of production, employment, prices and con- sumer demand." This view stuns up the Bank of Montreal's appraisal of official statistics "to fill in the scoreboard of major economic in- dicators," in its latest Business Review. Pointing out how economic trends during • this period have proven healthier than many anticipated, the bank comments that, on the actual record thus far, they course of business itself seems to have been rather better than the. concurrent sentiment of businessmen. "It is, however, by no means a uniform picture," the review notes, "in a few instances, further advances have been marked up and new records established. In the majority of cases, rising trends have been halted or re- versed; but declines have for the most part been from extraordinarily high levels and moderate in degree. "The fluctuations of many indices are be- ginning to show a more clearly defined sea- sonal pattern then was apparent in the earlier postwar period, Foreign Trade Is Key Factor "The most vulnerable elements in the immediate prospect continue to centre around manifest uncertainties in the realm of over seas trade," The B of M finds in "the comparative stability demonstrated thus far by the Canadian economy" an interesting contrast to conditions in the United States "where regressive tend- encies have been not only more general in nature but longer in dtteation and greater in extent." Such a divergence of trend has seldom in the past been either wide or lasting, the review stresses. During and since the wet, "the two economies have steadily become more inter- locked." Sustaining Influences "Present differences therefore raise ques- tions as to the force and likely duration of the elements maintaining Canadian business activity in the face of declines in the neigh- bouring country," the bank states. "Salient factors in this regard are the continuing high level of domestic investment in new construc- tion and productive equipment, and the still buoyant trend of exports to the'United States, "The effects on the level of consumer ex- penditures of recent non-recurring government cash disbursements and of tax reductions may become visible as retail trade results for April and later months are published. "More persistent sustaining influences may prove to be the decade-long trend toward ex- pansion and diversification of Canadian in- dustry and the recent development of new areas of natural resources, the full potential- ities of which are only beginning to be realized." Imports Up, Exports Slightly Down Trade with all countries in the first three months of this year showed a marked increase in the value of merchandise imports but a slight decline in total exports as compared with the same quarter of 1948, the B of M reports. These changes in combination were sufficient to erase the substantial over-all favourable trade balance of the earlier period. Editorial Comment .. . THOUGHT FOR TO -DAY —. The noblest motive .10 life is the public good. A reckless driver is a potential killer. He is as dangerous as an armed thug! My W. A. G. Thurston, Strat- ford, Zone Forester for Huron and Perth) (This article is the ninth of a series written for local farmers. In too many cases the woodlot is not considered a valuable part of the farm. A woodlot can be made a distinct asset and can provide much material that is of value for use on the farm and for sale). In the preceding articles, wood - lot management has been dis- cussed. .As most everyone knows, there are areas which have been cleared of trees, but it now is realized that some of these areas are not suitable for raising ag- ricultural crops. If our ancest- ors had known more about soils, the forests would not have been cleared of trees. They would have recognized certain soils and certain areas as being unsuitable for agriculture, and left the for- ests standing. Now that trees have been cut off non-agricultural lands, people are realizing that trees are the only crop which can grow on such places. This means that we must resorrt to reforestation in FARM FORESTRY many cases. Although naturally grown trees are generally more hardy than planted trees, refor- estation must he practised. It is the renewal of a forest by arti- ficial* means, and since planting is comparatively expensive, it is regarded as a supplementary measure when no seed trees are present to give natural reforesta- tion. Every farmer wants to make every acre of the farm produce a valuable crop; and where cer- tain pieces of land are unpro- ductive or difficult to cultivate, trees are a possible crop, and should be planted. Apart froth the fact that trees ere a crop for sub -marginal or non-productive land, there are many other benefits derived from the planting of trees. Trees may be planted to form a windbreak around farm buildings. Such windbreaks will make houses easier to heat, thus saving fuel. Barns and stebles will be warm- er when they 'are protected by windbreaks. The farm lands themselves can be protected by windbreaks.. They will protect fields from hot, drying winds in summer, which would dry out the soil too much, robbing grow- ing crops of much needed soil moisture. In winter, snow will be held on the fields when wind.. breaks have been planted. This snow, when melted, will make more water available for pene- tration into the soil, which will help the crops later in the year. Trees are frequently planted around springs to insure a per- manent supply of water. This same practice will frequently raise the water level in wells. When a plantation has been estab- lished for some years, it will serve as a source of fuel, posts and Iumber, Farmers can secure trees from the Department of Lands and Forests, only having to pay the shipping charges on trees. Ap- plication forms for ordering the trees can be secured from the Zone Forester or from County Agricultural Representatives, in the early summer. Although it is too late to order trees for planting this spring, it is not too early to start thinking about planting in 1950. Address all inuiries to: De- partment of Lands and Forests, Stratford, Ontario, Business And Professional Directory LEGAI, H. T. RANCE Notary Public Division Court Clerk Division Court Office, Clinton FRANK FINGLAND, I{.C. Barrister - Solicitor Notary Public Albert St. Chafe: CHIROPRACTIC D. H. McINNES Chiropractic - Feet CorreetIofttt OFFICE HOURS: Hotel Clinton, Friday, 1 to 8 p.m, Commercial, Seaforth, Monday 1 to 8 n.m. ACCOUNTANCY R. G. McCANN Accountant and Auditor Rattenbury St. E. Phone 783-W Clinton ERNEST W. HUNTER Chartered Accountant 57 Bloor St. W. Toronto ARTHUR FRASER Income Tax Reports Bookkeeping Service, Ete. Ann Street Phone 355W EXETER INCOME TAX RETURNS ,Private Business Farm Reports Bookkeeping records installed and checked monthly or as requested. ROY N. BENTLEY 36 Regent St. Box 58 Goderich, Ontario, DENTAL DR. D. C. GEDDES Dentist Lovett $lock Clintons Telephone 170 Hours: 9-12 a.m.; 1,30-6 p,is,: OPTOMETRY A. L. COLE, R.O. Optometrist Eyes Examined and Glasses Fitted GODERICH - Phone 33 RUTH HEARN. R.O. Optometrist Huron St. - Phone 69 - Clinton MEMORIALS Cemetery Memorials T, PRYDE and SON elinton Showrooms Open Fridays See J. J. Zapfe, Phone 103 SIGNS Signs for Every Purpose Outdoor Advertising - Trucks Cut-out Designs - Window Cards 27 years experience KIRSY SIGNS Phone 58911 Clinton RADIO SERVICE PERSAN and MADSEN Fast Efficient Radio Service Ten Years Previous Experience on all Auto and Home Radios Free F.M. Information PHONE 471-W CLINTON INSURANCE R. L. McMILLAN, BAYFIELD Life, Accident, Sickness, Auto- mobile, hospitalization, Household Phone: Clinton 634r15 H: C. LAWSON Bank of Montreal Building Clinton )HONES: Office 251W, Res. 251J Insurance -- Real Estate Agent Mutual Life Assurance Co. LOBE INSURANCE AGENCY' Cor, William and Rattenbury Sts, PHONE 691W Fire -- Auto -- Wind Hospitalization Sick and Accident' J. E. HOWARD BAYFIELD, Ont. Phone Clinton 624r31 Car—Fire--Life—Accident Wind Insurance If you need Insurance, I have a Policy. . Be Sure : : Be Insured R. W. COLQUHOUN GENERAL INSURANCE Representative; Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada Office: Royal Bank Building Office 50 - PRONES - Res. 9W THE MCKILLOP MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Head Office, Seaforth Officers 1949—President, C. W. eonhardt, Bornholm; vice-presi- dent, Hugh Alexander, Walton; manager and secretary -treasurer, M. A. Reid, Seaforth. Other directors: Som H. Whit- more, Seaforth; E. 3, Trewartha, Clinton; Robert Archibald, Sea - forth; John H. McEwing, Blyth; Frank McGregor, Clinton; John L. Malone, Seaforth; Harvey Fuller, Goderich, Agents: J. E. Pepper, Bruce - field, R.R. 1; G. A. Watt, Blyth, R.R. 1; R. S. McTeercber, Dublin, R.R. 1; 3, F, Prrteter, Brodhagen; Selwyn Baker, Brussels. VETERINARIAN DR. G. S. ELLIOTT Veterinarian Phone 203 Clinton t urrrwr NEWS -RECORD IN OUR TIME THH'URSDAY, MAY 26, 1941E Nook Wont 0,04 441111, gosn," iorgoC to send a cheque for At tax., income From Our Early Fifes 25 Years Ago THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD Thursday, May 29, 1924 Officers elected by Clinton Lodge IOOF are: Noble Grand, L. Heard; Vice Grand, T. Morgan; recording secretary, H. W. Gould; financial secretary, J. Wiseman; treasurer, I3. B. Chant. W. Jenkins and Son have purchased the Cottle greenhouse and intend going extensively in- to the business. Miss Bessie Morrish acted as court stenographer yesterday when the inquest into the death of the late Thomas Churchill was held. The jury decided that Mr. Churchill's death was purely an accident and no blame was laid on any person. John Johnston has purchased J. E. Johnston's cottag,, on Isaac Street. Plumsteel Bros, have put up a new awning. Miss Hattie Baker, Fullerton, is visiting Miss Florence Cun- 40 Years Ago THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD Thursday, May 27, 1909 Albert Seeley owns the only automobile in town and took his family for a lovely spin on Mon- day. Clinton women who are on the district Women's Institute execu-' tive are Mrs. W. Jenkins, Mrs. F. W. Watts, Mrs. Lew Tebbutt, Mrs. Frank Hall and Mrs, Peffets. Movings include: Rev. Mr. Charlesworth has rented Mrs. Carling's cottage; Mr. Proctor has moved into fr. Overbury's house; R. Mennell has taken possession of Mr. Brown's house; Miss Butler has moved into the place vacated by Mr, Mennen, 1 E. R. Dewart, E. M. McLean, J. Rattenbury, H. T. Rance, G. D. 1 McTaggart and Andrew Me - i Garva were the pallbearers and !Rev. C. R. Gunne officiated at the funeral of the late Mrs, Wil- liam Owen which was held et the ! home of her sister, Mrs, J. H. inghame. Combe. Miss Etta Hardy was home I Visitors out of town over the from London for the holiday. holiday include: Miss Jennie Mr, and Mrs. Ray Rumball and Robertson, Brantford; S. Davies, Jack spent the holiday with the Toronto; R. A. Govier, Goderich; former's mother, Mrs. Clare Mrs. Whe Rumball. Pearl,Joseph Woodstock;atley James and SteepMiss, Markets were: wheat, $1; buck- Tara; Mr. and Mrs. David Steep wheat, 75c; barley, 55e; oats, 45c;and Miss Carrie, Goderich; Harry butter, 25c to 27c; eggs, 17c tHunt, Toronto; W. Jackson, Buf- 25c; live hogs, $7 to $7.50. falo; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jack - The streets are receiving a son, Sr., Durham; Mrs. William coat of ferule this week. Graham, Toronto; Percy Brown, A. Doney has moved his fam- Toronto; Miss Jean Bruce; Clan- ily to Seafortit. deboye; Mrs. A. Hooper, Wing- * * m ham; Roy Graham, Frank For- rester and Ray Ford, Mitchell, The White Dykes Band plan to give an open air concert every Thursday evening. A. Hooper has a splendid dis- play of sewing machines on ex- hibition in W. Walker's store, r * * THE CLINTON NEW ERA Thursday, May 27, 1909 Noble-Hill—At the residence of the bride's mother, Welling- ton St., Clinton, by Rev. W. E. Kerr, on Wednesday, May 26, 1909, Margaret, daughter of Mrs,' E. Hill, to John R, Noble. Names appearing on the local ball teams which played on the glorious 24th include: George THE CLINTON NEW ERA Thursday, May 29, 1924 Those in charge of the CCI cadet corps when the boys made a splendid showing et the in- spection were: Robert Middleton, 3. Higgins, Kenneth Rorlee, Harry Cochrane, F. Centelon, G. R. Thompson, N. McNeil, R. Car- ter, Elmer Paisley, G. Smith, W, Grant, G, Ferguson, W. Hovey, C. Shapley. Miss Sophia Cole died at the YWCA in Brantford. Funeral was held in Clinton with J. Cun- inghame, C. Middleton, 3. Lind- say, J. Holmes, A. Tyndall and G, Laithwaite as pallbearers. Movings include: The Kittle McKenzie, T. Hawkins, M. Mc - Band is moving its rooms from Ewan, Ross, Wilson, Copp, Do - over Aiken's to over Brown's restaurant; the Stevenson -Harris Knitting Co. is moving from the Midway to the rooms vacated by the Kittle Band; the Clinton Club is moving to rooms in the Old Molsons Bank Building on Rat- tenbury St. Charles Thomplon has been moved to the Richmond St. ticket office, London, of the L. and P.S. railway. The funeral of Mrs. W. B, Laing was held from the home of her brother, W. Jackson, with Rev. J. E. Hogg officiating, Pall- bearers were G. D. McTaggart, 3. Ransford, J. Wiseman, F. Jack- tison son,, H. T. Rance 'and A. O. Pat - Quite a number from Clinton motored to Goderich on Sunday to be present at the Golden Jubilee service in North St. Church when Rev. J. E. Ford, a former pastor of Wesley Church marked 50 years in the Christian ministry. Mrs, Ford was pres- ented with a lovely bouquet of flowers, Mrs. J. J. Zapfe and Mrs. T. HStratforermand, were recent visitors in herty, Courtice, Trowhill, Kerr, Paisley, East, L. Kerr, Mason, Mennell, Crich, Twitchell, Count- er, Hall, E. Johnston, W. Mc- Donnell, W. Earley, P. Couch, A. Alexander, G. Gudmundson, 13. Johnson, W. Manning, E. Mus- tard, Hal White, W. S. Smillie, F. McKenzie, James Cameron, D. Stewert, F. Chant. S, Pratt has bought the cottage on Rattenbury St, belonging to R. A. Moore, . Among those holidaying at their homes over the holiday were: Ern Reynolds; Miss Jean Carling, Len Cantelon, Toronto; Will Greig, Toronto; Miss Sadie East, Stratford; Miss Vina. Mc - Court, Toronto; Harold Johnston, Toronto; Miss Clara Lindsay, To- ronto; Miss Jennie Smyth, Inger- soll; Miss Edna Cooper, Toronto; Miss Etta Johnston, Dungannon; Miss Anna May Robinson, To- ronto; Arthur Twitchell, Strat- ford; Will Manning, Brantford; Miss Lillian and Stewart Jack- son, Toronto; Miss Isabelle Gunn, Toronto; Mrs. J. Lester Scott, To- ronto; Miss Hattie Pickett, To- ronto; Misses Blanche and Grace Shepherd, Lambeth; Mrs. G. W Watch Repairs ,. If your watch needs attention - cleaning — fresh oil — mainspring — balance staff --• jewels-- new crystal or hands, or just a general tune-up, bring it to us. A quick, reliable service awaits you. Our customers are amazed at the, short time it takes. All our work • is guaranteed' to you. Remember, watch repair is a job for experts . . , Our work- assures your. satisfaction. N. Counter Cnoeterb for Finer Jewellery for Over Half a Contrary in Miro* County Delivering Milk Boy SuffersInjury Larry Jones, four, son of Mr, and Mrs. Wesley Jones, Hensel, suffered a fractured right should- er, facial bruises, and a deep cut on the leg when he fell from a milk wagon Thursday last. Larry was riding., on Bennett's milk wagon, driven by George Bennett, and fell as he went to pump off with a bottle of milk. It was raining at the time and he slipped, falling beneath the rear wheel. The wheel passed over his shoulder and the milk bottle was broken, cutting the boy's leg, He was taken to Clinton Public Hospital for treatment, He was removed' later to his home. Pinner, Toronto; Miss Vera Men- nell, London; Mise Rosie Mc- Caughey, Blyth; William McTag- gart, Toronto. Those attending the Goderich District Ministerial and Laymen Association were Rev. W. 3, Jol- liffe, Rev. W. E. Kerr, Rev. T. 3. Snowden, Rev. J. Greene, Rev. 11. D. Newcombe, J. W. Moore, D. Tiplady, and G. E. Tebbutt, Mrs. Boles and grandson, Har- old Manning, have returned to town from Dungannon as R. E. Manning is giving up house- keeping. J. W. Newcombe is disposing of his dry goods business here and is going to locate in Fort William. I" erth County Show At Stratford, June 1 Perth County Horse Breeders will stage their 14th annual Horse Show, Horse Races, Swine Show and Sale and Machinery Demontsration, at the Agricultural Grounds, Stretford, on Wednes- day, June 1. Races, will be added to the 1949 show, The Swine Section is given prominence again this year. In addition to the show of breeding stock and market hogs, there will be sold by auction, 35 head of Registered Yorkshires. Judging of hogs will commence at 12.30 noon and sale will be held at 2.15 p.m. This is a one -day show featur- ing both heavy and light horses. Judging will commence at 12,30 with four rings and will include Percheron and Belgian Stallions, Agricultural and Heavy Draft teams, four -horse hitch and all inc classes of heavy breeds. 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