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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1949-08-18, Page 2PAGE TWO CLINTON NEWS -RECORD THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 1949 Clinton News -Record THE CLINTON NEW ERA Established 1865 THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD Established 1878 Amalgamated 1924 " An Independent Newspaper devoted to the Interests of the Town' of Clinton and Surrounding District Population, 2,500; Trading Area, 10,000; Sworn Circulation, 1,908; Rate, .03 per line MEMBER: Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association; Ontario -Quebec Division, CWNA Western Ontario Counties Press Association 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 T of Huron County PublishedR,S.ATKEY, THURSDAY SDAY at CLINTON, Ontario; itor , A.Canada, COLQUHOUNrtPlant Manager t♦ Clinton Old Home Week, Saturday - Wednesday, August 5 -9, 1950 [♦ THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 1949 An Impromptu Up Clintonians! Rise to battle! You and all your kin and kith,: Rise to aid the heroes fighting Round beleaguered Ladysmith. Follow Webb across the water, Webb the fearless, Webb the brave; Leaving all he loved in Clinton, Gone for glory or the grave. —Written in 1900 by CLARA If MOUNT - CASTLE, native,u.,,of Goderich Township and a resident of Clinton many years ago. About Thinking about their thinking. The trivialization of life is as old as the Book of Ecclesiastes, in which the preacher pointed out that even in those ancient times, "of making many books there is no end." An- other and greater teacher said of man, "As he thinketh in his heart, so is he." And he lifted life above the trivial, not so much by words, in books or out, as by deeds based on recognition of his relation and responsibil- ity to God. After 2,000years, his answer to mankind's search for a worthwhile experience in life, stands as more dependable than the deepest intellectualism as an escape from triviality and boredom. 1N THE RUSH for ever bigger and better things in this life, perhaps we should tarry a little once in a while in order to give ourselves an opportunity to think! Wars are bigger, bombs are bigger, cars are bigger—yes, but the scope of human en- deavours for pence, for economic improvement, for social reform, for education, are bigger, too. There is more to think about then ever in history, and there are more aids to en- courage thinking. The Christian Science Monitor calls at- tention to. a statement made by Dr. Robert 1W. Hutchins that "adults suffer intensely from• the paradox of our time; the trivialization of life." This should challenge many to think— Editorial THOUGHT FOR TODAY—Appreciation of the dignity of man is the moral definition of democracy Thomas Mann. It is to be hoped that the Town Fathers, while they are at it, may find some method of ,financing the paving of the highway con- necting `links from curb to curb rather than just for the Province's 22 feet. Clinton's tax arrears are not very heavy at the present time, but, in times like these, they shouldn't be. They amount to about 34 cents per capita. Tax collections this year have been on about the same level as last year. The Town of Petrolia has done just what several other municipalities have done re- cently—turned down the beverage rooms. In last Thursday's very heavy vdting on thee. question of allowing beverage rooms in the town's two hotels, the people voted "no" 1,128 to 372, or three to one. Wednesday morning's electrical storm was one of the longest and fiercest witnessed here in many a day. Besides setting fire to a town house and a farmer's barn, just north of town, Comment .. . the storm gave the Public Utilities Commis- sion no end of trouble. Many "direct hits" were reported. By a majority of 64, Seaforth property owners decided on Monday to proceed with the issue of debentures to help finance a new war memorial community centre in that town. One of the provisos—and a rather stiff one— is that the public must subscribe $25,000 be- fore the $40,000 debentures are sold. Elsewhere in this column, is published one of Miss Clara Mountcastle's poems as re- quested by a correspondent in last week's issue. The lady who supplied the poem • de- sired that her name be not used, but she left a whole book of Miss Mountcastle's poems with us and we plan to publish them ,from time to time. Po*ineipal E. A. Fines and members of the teaching staff of Clinton District Collegiate Institute are to be congratulated on the fine showing made by the Upper School students in the recent examinations. More than 85 per cent of the papers written were passed, constituting the best percentage in Huron County this year. 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You can skip this monthly bother by simply bringing all your Certificates to the Bank of Montreal. As each one falls due, the B of M will cash and credit it to your eccount. Cost of the service is trifling. ' Many people find this B of M service helpful in saving toward better things, points out William H. Robinson, manager at Clinton. They're less inclined to spend the money, because it goes straight into their savings accounts with- out passing through their hands first. Put your Certificates into B of M safekeeping tomorrow, and arrange for their credit upon maturity to an account in your name. You'll be cutting out a chore and at the same time look- ing after funds that will speed the day when you can buy those things you want most. ' 33-b IN STOCK Cold Meat Forks in First Love, Adoration, Morning Star, Milady, Lady Hamilton end. Caron patterns. Gravy Ladles in Adoration, Lady Hamilton; Coronraltion, Morning Star and, Milady pat- terns. Coffee Spoons in Rememb- rance, First Love, Eternally Yours. Milady, Lady Hamilton; Coronation, and Morning Star patterns. Child's Fork and Spoon Sets in First Love and Adora- tion patterns. Tea. Strainers in Rememb- rance, First Love, and Adora- tion patterns. Wm. Rogers Teaspoons in Memory pattern at $4.00 per dozen: , po:niplete sets and' Chests of Silverware in most of theabove patterns are also immediately available from our stock. W. N. COUNTER Counter's for Finer Jewellery f Over Half '•n Century lir Huron County !N OUR TIME Ity Howie Hunt /s ern ''s„),.4 Rois.ea_ZY ei,':,.. torte' sot; : 12/2 "I really don't mind helpIng mit, Tool, but sometimes I Wish that when the sat sea on they hadn't made her a SERGEANT ." 'l From Our Early Files 25 Years Ago THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD Thursday, August 21, 1924 Winners of the various events at the Masonic picnic include: Mrs. McBrien, Miss Marion' Mc - Brien, Miss Stewart, Miss Mad- elon Shaw, Mrs. R. Plumsteei, Mrs. Bell, W. Clement, B. Levis, C. H. Venner, Mrs. 0. L. Paisley, Mrs. Clement, Mrs. Verner, Mrs. Shaw, Mrs. P. Plumstead, Mrs. Levis, Mrs. Johnston, W. U. Let- ornell, N. Ball, Mrs. C. Cook, C, Cook, C. Draper, E. Rowell, F. Johnston, Miss Irene Venuer,. Miss Margaret Plumsteel. Mrs. D. Kennedy passed away at her home, Rattenbury St., W. She is survived by two sons, Archie and Lack, and four daug- hters, Mrs. Stephenson, Mrs. Edgar Armstrong and Misses Lily and Nora.. Rev. J. E. Hogg assisted by Rev. A. A. Holmes officiated at the funeral, Winners at the Veterans' Pic- nic at Bayfield Include: Miss Helen Ladd, Mrs. C. Cook, Miss 1A. Walton, Miss Mair, Miss Grea- ts, Miss Fraser, Miss Beaton, Mrs. Butler, Miss 'Cook, Miss Draper, Miss Merrier, Miss King, Miss Jewett, Mrs. Shemin, Miss Davidson, Mrs. Mctwan, Miss Shaw, Miss McLeod, T. Morgan, J. Mutch, F. Mutch, Roy Cpok, F. Carter, J. Stirling, E. Dodds, L. Pearson, D. Walton, H. Kitty, W. Mutch, M. McDougal, C. Mc- Ewen, A. Jackson, K. Roberton, W. Heard, C. Westcott, A. Butler, Harold Brandon, Beverley Nash, Major O'Neil, 'Major Sloan, P. Glidden, Miss Haycock, Miss Stone, Miss Rorke, V. Elliott, W. Dodds, G. Whitesides, Miss Dor- othy Steep, Miss Grace Seeley, Miss E. Steep. Mr. end Mrs. A. T. Cooper, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. rWallis and Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Trewartha, were at a meeting of the Social Service Council in Hensall when Miss Agnes McPhail was the speaker. THE CLINTON NEW ERA Thursday, August $1, 1924 Seeley Rutledge — At Elm Villa Farm Huron Road, Goder- ich Township, on Wednesday, August 20, 1924, by Rev. R. J. McCormick, Marion Louise, younger daughter of Mrs. Susan Rutledge, to Wilfred E. Seeley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Seeley Miss Ella Rutledge, the bride's sister, played the wedding music. Mrs. E. G. Courtice passed away at her home on Monday afternoon. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Miss Hattie, at home, end Miss Sybil, missionary on furlough from Japan, and one son, Dean; one sister, Mrs. John Tiplady, and three brothers, William L., Ralph and John Wade. Rev. C. J. Moorhouse, assisted by Rev. S. J. Allin,: a former pastor, offic- iated. Pallbearers were Dr. J. S. Evans, H. Wiltse, R. Trick, W. Jenkins, R. J. Miller and B. J. Gibbings. A large number of members of London Chamber of Commerce who are on a motor trip through this section of Huron County, stopped in Clinton for over an hour. They brought a pipe band which delighted the large crowd. that had gathered to welcome them. A. F. Collyer has released a number of pheasants which he has hatched from eggs supplied by the government. It is hoped that by several people trying to raise these birds and then re- lease them that the pheasant population which has been badly depleted can become larger. Those assisting at the Women's Institute meeting were Mrs. N. W. Trewartha, Mrs. J. Flynn, Mrs. Meir, Mrs. E. Cook and Mrs. Jenkins. t • 4 40 Years Ago THE CLINTON' NEWS -RECORD Thursday, August 19, 1909 Miss Lily Butt, eldest daught- er of Mr. and Mrs. Ephraim Butt of the Base Line passed away in Chatham General Hospital, the body being brought home for burial. Rev. T. W. Coccus offic- iated and the pallbearers were Wes Stevens, Frank Tyndall,• Melvin Graham, Herb Jenkins, Harry Hayes and Glen Cornish. W. J. Stevenson has rented Dr. Agnew's fine residence. W. Jackson, J. Fair, D. A. Forrester and C. E. Dowding won a bowling trophy at Owen Sound Three carload of export cattle were shipped from Clinton on Monday. One car was fed by C. H. Reid, 37 head by John Middle- ton, Sr., and nine by Mr. Moffat. Tozer and Brown have leased the store formerly occupied by E. W. Jacobi. The White .Dykes Band furn- ished musk for a celebration in Blyth on Tuesday afternoon. Misses Belle and Gladys Drap- er have returned from visiting in St. Catharines. Clete are holidaying at Burk's lifts. James Dunford and Mimi with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Moore. Mrs. C. W, Thompson and two sons; Charles and Fred, and daughter Miss- Marion, are visit- ing in St. Marys and Granton, • • M THE CLINTON NEW ERA Thursday, August 19, 1909 The following Clinton Bowlers were successful in defeating Zur- ich in the letter town: J. W. Congratulations to Pennebaker's on their modern new store 0 We had the privilege of doing the PLUMBING and ELECTRIC WIRING 0 WISE and BATEMAN Plumbing and Heating Electric Wiring Sheet Metal Work -- - CLINTON Letters to Editor "CARISSIMA" Dear Mrs. Millard: es CLINTON NEWS -RECORD. I noticed in The NEWS - RECORD, your request for a poem of Miss Clara Mountcastte's "Rise, Clintonians!" I rememb- er the poem and' can recall parts of it, though not much. A number of years ago these used to be a' boob of poems und- er the name "Carissima" in Clin- ton Public Liberty. I ant not sure if this particular poem was in it, or not. But no doubt Miss Evelyn Hall could give you some assistance in locating it. Hope this bit of information Irwin, W. Taylor, J. Wiseman, J. Watt, A. J. Grigg, Dr. F!. A. Axon, G. Barge, W. Harland. Harry Bartliff has sold his motion picture business to A. Haines, The following have left for a trip to the west: John Thompson, G. McLennan, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lobb, C. Chowen, . J. Snell, A. Livermore, IIT. Fisher, Mrs. D. Connell, Iz.. Steep, Mr. end Mrs, D Glidden, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. McCartney J. Mahaffy, J. Demp- sey, R. Jeu'kins, W. Smith, J. Parker, F. W. Crich, J. Donald- son, W. Thompson, J. Arnold, Albert Coielough, Arthur Col- clough, Mrs. Garret, Robert Clarke, Frank Walters. Walter Layton, Henry O'Brien, A. Cook, John Gilmore, Miss Gilmmore, Alex Campbell, John King, F. Cook, G. P. Mallony, W. PT. Me - Rake. Miss Lulu Mulholland hes a pink geranium which contains 145 blossoms. This seems to be a real record. will be of some value to you. Yours sincerely. (Miss) Alice Stoman Sarnia, Ontario O,nta o COMMENDS OLD HOME WEEK Editor Clinton News -Record . DEAR SIR: Relative to your request for comments on the decision to hold an Old Home Week to commem- orate the 75th anniversary of the incorporation of the Town of Clinton, the writer received the news with a great deal of pleasure. It is almost 48 years since the writer, left Clinton where he was born and spent the greater part of his early life. During that time, he has had occasion to visit the town at least once each year;.,n and on each vitIIt there wan a noticeable decrease in the number of those Who shared with him the joys arid sorrows of the earlier years. Some had moved to other' parts; others had gone"to 'their final resting places. Today, only a few remain of those the writer left behind; and fewer still of those who were there when the town was incorporated, . The Old lfdnie Week will af- ford eford an opportunity for those who are scattered far and near to meet again, as well ea meet the sons end daughters,,of those who laid the town's loundations and then passed on. Anything that Clinton has un- dertaken in the past has been well done, which assures the success of the proposed' event. (Signed) C. 1VSORTIMER 73EZEAIS 12 Ellen Street East, Kitchener, Canada August 8, 1949 A MIIiI0 CANADIANS s' Pall"" Ore for banking by (A, es' Do you live out-of-town, or find it inconvenient to come to the bank personally? If so, you will like our Banking by Mail plan for doing business. We have thousands of Banking -by -Mail customers —evidence of the satisfaction this service gives. Talk it over with your B of M manager. BANK of MONTREAI euracec a ?eat a:44 working with Cmmdiane in every walk of life since 1817 Askor our klet 21 ways d mtlflon C rad ons luso it, a of M I' Anne "MY BANI°. IV A NUNNC'GC 4rvf B i Our Compliments to Frank Pennebaker on his new drug store! We did our little part in constructing the FOUNDATION WALL, and finished CONCRETE FRONT ENTRANCE, 11•11•11=11112111.611. ^11211#122figing21111111312E52,1311=11912M Miller Construction CONCRETE CONTRACTOR. Murray Miller, proprietor ALBERT ST. -- .. -- CLINTON Phone 465 for information Phone or Write Us For Fast Service on Awnin js Tarpa .1i Tents TEN-DAY DELIVERY We had the pleasure of supplying, in record time, Pennebaker's Drug Store's fine new awning. Congratulations on a 'fine, modern store, Fergus Awning J. W..Heffron, proprietor Write Box 415 Phone 117-j FERGIJS, ONTARIO