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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1946-03-14, Page 211 PAGE TWO. CJ?INTON NEWS -RECORD TI3dZRl51 'AA'„ MARCH; 14, 1948 Clinton. News -Record The Clinton New gra Established 1865 The Clinton News -Record Established 1878 Amalgamated 1924 ' PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY AT CLINTON,ONTARRIO, CANADA. "The Hub of Huron County" An Independent Newspaper Devoted to : the Interests of the Town of Clinton and Surrounding District Official Printers MElt4BER: Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association Subscription Rates: In Canada and Great Britain, $1.50 a year in advance; in United States, $2 a year in advance; single copies five cents Authorized as second class. mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa Advertising Rate and Detailed Circulation Cards on Request Sworn Circulation at Dec. 31, 1945 1,654 R. S. ATKEYH, L. TOMLINSO'N Editor and'Business Manager Plant Manager to County of Huron THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 1946 CLINTON NEEDS .A NEW ORGANIZATION, n the keen competition for business - — which is I bound to ensue in Canada as soon as materials, plentiful supply-- come into more p su 1.-- labor and goods m P where (will Clinton rank? Will it stand idly by and let its neighboring towns steal all the "gravy", or will it be a progressive and growing community with prosperity just a part of being a citizen? It need -not be pointed out here particularly that Clinton does not possess a Board of Trade, a Chamber of Commerce, a Retail Merchants' Bureau, or any similar or- ganization. Our friends in Goderich, perhaps, can show us the way an this regard—but, of course, the County Town may have quite a bit less to work with than Clinton! At 'the annual meeting of the Board of Trade, 186 members were reported with payment's by them of $956. The Town Council's contribution of $1,000 'brought the total receipts to $1,956. Balance on hand was $1,368. The chairman of the publicity committee reported that an information tooth ikad ;been opgned at a cost of $325. I•t iis planned to appropriate $1,000 for publicity. The material for a folder and a booklet is being compiled by Goderich Lions Club. 14 is also planned to run full-page advertisements tobe published immediately preceding the visit of the tdwn's ✓ delegation to Ottawa, regarding 'harbor and other improve- ments. In the opinion of the industrial committee, there is a need in Goderich for new but not large industries, as they give the best results and unemployment is lessened. A Board of Trade or Chamber of Commerce in Clinton probably would make similar suggestions. And an- other Matter that such an organization might investigate here is this all -day -Wednesday closing business. Since the writer came to Clinton six months ago, despite repeated !questioning of local business men, he has not met one of thein who' was in favour of closing all day, especially during the tourist season. One function of a local business Organization, such as mentioned, would be to crystallize public opinion on such questions. Who will make the first move? Letters on the sub- ject will be -Welcome. EDITORIAL COMMENT Thought for Today—When you put your best into what you do and fail, that's not the end of the enterprise. Such a /Failure should ,make a sound foundation for a new beginning. 0 Now is the time to make plans to handle the threat- ened farm labor shortage in Ontario this year. © 0. Fruit farmers in this area are hopeful that this is no "false spring". Last year's experience was enough for a long time, Huron County's best interests will be served by the appointment of J. W. Morley, KC.. . Exeter, as a full -.time magistrate, to take place of the itinerant system in vogue here for some time. © © 0 Return of pre-war reduced fares on Canadian rail- ways for weekend and holiday travel, effective Saturday next, March 16, will be ,welcomed by marry who, at one time, favored the lower rates. Goderich and Exeter are two Huron County com- munities which are discussing a recreational centre pro- gra>mme and the appointment of a full-time recreational director. Clinton might well do likewise. © 0 In an essentially 'agricultural community such as this, it seems a good move for Clinton Board of Education to establish vocational agricultural classes in the Collegiate Institute. fJ Clinton's hustling hockeyists are very much "on the spot." The test wishes of the community will be with them in their crucial test with London Majors in Stratford Arena tomorrow night when they must overcome a three- goal deficit. © © 0 Parents—and mothers particularly–of pre-school Age children, will gladly welcome the thought of a possible kindergarten to be set up in Clinton Public School at the beginning' of the Fall Term. Any small cost involved should be more than repaid in the results achieved. © 0 0 Bean growers of the district will be pleased to learn that they will receive an increase of from 10 to 15 cents a bushel for No. 1 puckers for their 1946 white bean crop over the 1945 ceiling price. ; The higher prices, to some e tent, should compensate them for the heavy loss they absorbed last fall. © © 0 ., In order to preserve the la,keshore''s natural beauty by preventing serious erosion, which has been becoming gradually worse, residents of Huron County—and particu- larly those oh the lakefront should .give every support to the proposal of the County Conservation and Reforestation Committee to investigate the matter thoroughly with the proper authorities. Letters to the EDITOR SUBSCRIBER 55 YEARS Editor, News -Record. , DEAR SIR: I am sending -you my cheque for your paper. I have taken it for 55 years and you have made a big im- provement on it and I wish you the best of good luck. When I come to Clinton I' will call and see you both. (Signed) MRS. HENRY JOSLING, 2920 Townsend. Ave., Detroit, 14, Mich. ' March 4, 1946. 0 BRINGS BACK MEMORIES Editor, News -Record, DEAR SIR: I certainly enjoy reading the NEWS -RECORD every week. It, brings back memories of 50 years ago when we used to get off the train at Clinton on our way to Bay- field to spend the summer months with my grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Herd. Hope to visit Clinton and Bayfield this summer.. (Signed)—DAVID J. RAMSAY, Postmaster, Clyde, Mich. 0 Wartime Prices Board Answers Questions Concerning Regulations Q.—Does the value of a meat token vary with respect to the coupon? A.—Every meat coupon is equal to eight tokens. Their value in securing meat depends on the kind of meat bought. * * * Q.—I have a temporary ration card issued to be in February. My dealer will not give me any butter because he said the coupons expired on Feb- ruary 28. A.—.Your dealer is incorrect. Only the numbered purple coupons in book five expired on February 28. * * * Q. --Our club is planning a dinner for returned service men. Is it per- missable for our members to give loose, butter coupons to the club to purchase butter. A.—No. It is against ration regu- lations to deal in loose coupons. You may purchase butter with your own ration coupons and give it if you wish. * * * Q. --Can restaurants serve liver or kidneys on meatless days? A.—No, rationed or unrationed meat may not be served on meatless days. Poultry may be served. * * * Q. ---What is the present cost of living index? • A.—According to the latest figures compiled and issued by the Dominion Bureau of Statistics the index is 119.9. *�„ Q. --I understand that some ration eminent expire at the end of the month. Will you please tell me if . this is so and what coupons expire? A.—Pink sugar copouns numbered 46 to 70 and meat coupons Ml to From Our Early Files 40 YEARS AGO "Tommy" Murphy had a narrow escape, Guy and J. 13. Miller were with him when he drove up to J. Mil- ler's shop for some supplies. , The ground was frozen, and as they turn- ed the buggy slewed, throwing out one of the Miller boys, who was run over, and Mr. Murphy. The latter's leg was caught in the buggy step in that position he was dragged across the street. Fprunately, he was little the worse of his experience. Officershave been elected by. Young Ladies' Guild of Willis Pres- byterian Church: President, Grace Torrance; - vice-presidents, DeIIa O Neil, Annie McCorvie; secretary, Amy A. Howson; treasurer, Letta Smith;. organist, Clara Wiseman; as- sistant, Maud Torrance. For 10 or 15 years, James Fair, D. A. Forrester, W. Brydone, and W. Jackson (skip), as a rink, have taken part in all the leading lawn bowling tournaments in Western On- tario. The skip was presented by his colleagues with a beautiful silver tray. 25 YEARS AGO THE CLINTON NEW ERA Thursday, March 17, 1921 In this issue there was quite a lengthy account of tips to motorists. M28 expire March 31. Unnumbered sugar and meat coupons on temporary ration cards are not affected and re- main valid. * * * Q.—Is there any way in which I might stretch my butter ration? A.—Directions for stretching your butter ration are contained in a pamphlet -issued by the Dominion De- partment of vAgriculture, You may obtain a copy by writing to this D-• partment at Ottawa. . « * * Q.—Is a jeweller permitted to in- crease the price of watches? A.—No. Watches, and clocks are exempted in the list of jewellery re- cently suspended from price ceiling regulations. 1. * * Q.—My landlord tells me that the supplying of electricity has been re- moved from the price ceiling and he wants to charge me more. Can he do this? A.—No. Landlords may •not in- crease service charges to a tenant without special approval of the War- time Prices and Trade Board. * * Q.—I read in the paper that sub- sidies had been removed on jams and jellies, but my dealer insists that, I give him ration coupons for jam. Do I have to surrender my coupons? A.—The removal of subsidies does not mean that jams and jellies have been removed from the ration fist. They are still rationed because they are in short supply. Therefore you must surrender coupons when you make purchase of these items, 0 Of„Course "I tell you, old friends are best!” "That's right! Just try to think of a new friend that has stood by you as long as the old ones." WHAT IS THE C.T.A. ? A DIGEST AS PREPARED BY TEMPERANCE . What is the 'Canada Temperance Act? It is an act designed to reduce to a minimum the public sale and use of intoxicating liquor as a beverage. It takes away completely from private interests in the area to which it applies the privilege of selling any intoxicating liquor, and thus removes the opportunities of making revenue from. the retail sale of liquor, which is generally admitted to be the desire of persons engaged in the liquor busi- ness. It is not prohibition, as some main- tain, for while it does prohibit the public sale of intoxicating liquors, it does not prohibit its manufacture, nor its bringing in for personal use only. Intoxicating liquor, as described in the C.T.A., "includes every spirituous or malt liquor, and every wine, and any and every combination of liquors or drinks that is intoxicating and any mixed liquor capable of being used as a' beverage, and part of which is spirituous or otherwise intoxicating.' Liquor ntay be secured from licens- ed druggists in small quantities for strictly medicinal purposes, or for bona fide use in certain manufactur- ing plants, but only on the certificate of a legally qualified physician or magistrate. • Wine may be seeured for sacra- mental purposes from licensed vend- ors upon the certificate of a clergy- man. Liquor may also be sed in private hones, but only for personal and family use. THE HURON COUNTY FEDERATION / Any liquor brought in for personal or family use must come by a licensed carrier and be paid for outside the county. A person cannot bring liquor to himself. The Act can be brought into force or removed in a county, city or elect- oral district by a majority vote and thus has an advantage over what is ,known in Ontario as Local Option, which applies only to a municipality. All the principles or rights involved in County Local Option are already involved in Municipal Local Option, which the Liquor Control Act re- cognizes and includes. County Local Option differs only in the fact that it is a wider and snore effective expression of the will of the people. The penalties 'provided by the C. T. A. are as follows: first offence, a fine of not less than $50 or more than $100, or imprisonment for a term not exceeding one month, with or without labour; and for a•second and every subsequent offence, to im- prisonment for a term not exceeding four months, with or without hard labour. The Ontario Liquor Laws and other municipal laws, are enforceable in a C.T.A. County where they do not conflict with the provision of the Dominion Law (G.T.A.) ; as an in- stance, drunkenness and other minor violations are punishable under the Provincial laws. All local and pro- vincial police are responsible for its enforcement. 0 Huron County's Choice For Auction Sale Advertising! In last week's issues of newspapers published in Huron County, the number of auction sales ad- vertised with number of agate inches (inches measured on one column), was as follows: No. of Sales CLINTON NEWS-RECO,RD ... 14 • Exeter paper 10 Goderich paper .7 , One •Seaforth paper 7 Blyth paper . 6 Another .Seaforth paper..... , 6 Zurich paper 5 Wingham paper 2 .Advertising Pays In Agate Inches 96 lis 46% 36%/a 62?I 29 • 40 1.5% Clinton News -Record "The Home Paper with the, News"' Advertising Rate and Detailed Circulation Cards on Request 1 The rates of speed given were:. within city, town or village, 20- miles. per hour; at Street intersection or curvet,' 10 miles per hour; in the open country, 25 miles per hour; at cross- roads or eurves, 12% miles per hour. Last Thursday John Peckitt, a citizen of this community for over 70 years, passed away in his 82nd' year. He was a life-long member of Rattenbury and' Wesley. Church. Sur- viving are three sons, W. F. of Huron Road; L. T., Toronto, and J. L. British Columbia. Miss Gertie E. Wallis, elder daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. C: J. Wallis, was ,presented with the Girls' Athletic Stick at the Senior Reception at Vic- toria College held' fast week. This is considered quite an honour. Chief Fitzsimons had men and teams on the macadam roads last week cleaning' up for the coming of spring. The roads soon dried up: Next week, Frank Hollyrnantakes 'possession of a ibaker•y at Lucknow which he purchased last week. Mrs. George McLennan is visiting - her brothers in Detr•oit,. Visitors at the home of Mayor A. J. and Mrs. Mcurray are Mrs. Mb - Murray, Mitchell, the former's moth- er, and Sir. and Mrs. J. E. Brooks, Winnipeg; Man„ the latter, being - Mrs: Me'1VIuyray's sister:. * * THE CLINTON NEWS. -RECORD Thursday, March 17; 1921 Wise-Holland—A pretty wedding took place at the home of the Bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Rei- land, when -their daughter. Flerenee• was united in marriage to Herbert LeReau Wise, son of Mr: and' Mks, E. H. Wise of Goderich Township. Rev. D. N. McC'amus performed' the cere- mony. Following a short honeygioon they will reside on the groom's father in Goderich Township•. In this issue of the News -Record' there were seven auction sales ad- vertised. Miss Margaret Torrance, Fort Wil- Iiarn and Mervin Torrance, Toronto, with their parents, Mr. and' Mrs. John Torrance. Mies Minnie Cooper returned' Sat- urday after visiting lier brother in Collingwood. Mr. G. D. Gilchrist was in town on Tuesday. Wilmer Crich has rented Mrs. 0. Crick's house on Albert Street and will shortly- occupy it. Spring ploughing ' has started in Hullett and .Goderich Townships. Probably in the other surrounding townships too but we have had no direct intimation of it. Rev. William Raithby of the Bap- tist Church, Dunnville, is a native of Hullett, being reared near Auburn. His name has figured prominently in the investigation going on in Dunnville concerning the Administra- tion of the Ontario Temperance Act, He is moving to Petrolia the begin- ning of April. Charles Tyner has sold the Palace Block to a fruit vendor who will probably soon occupy it. Mr. Tyner is contemplating going "back to the land." Miss Glare Ferguson returned on Friday after visiting her brother in Redlands, Calif, DOCTOR GAZES, TES LUCK—NOW LUCKNOIW — Dr. . Ross; Howson.. Wingham, graduate. of University, of Western Ontario Medical School, is moving te. Lucknow as assistant to Dr. W.. V. Johnston.. Howson, who served with RC'A1lfC in the war,, re- cently returned from overseas, CARGOES UNLOADED C'DER1011.-.The last of the win- ter's storage cargoes, of grain has. been: unloaded/ from the. boats in the - harbour here. Repair work on the Algoroil tiara; been completed/. Read the NEWS -RECORD Adlets. A QTJESTION. and AN ANSWEP W' " . �eare often askedD "Do you charge extra for the use of your Funeral Home and Chapel?"' The answer is "No," as a service to Clinton (and surrounding districts) we provide all these facilities for each and every service conducted ly Beattie Funeral Service:. The Beattie ttie gameJ' ste GEO. B. BEATTIE Workin¢Ri�ht. If you are experiencing trouble with your small household appliances— Irons: Toasters'. Vacuum Cleaners Heaters Heating' Pads etc: Letus provide you with fast service and the best in repairs: RADIO REPAIRS Of course, w4 still do the best in radio repairs, and have a good stock of Tubes and Batteries on hand. JUST PHONE US—WE'LL DO THE REST Clinton Radio and Appliances at the White Rose Garage Huron St. PHONE 465 Clinton "THE HOME OF REAL SERVICE" ' { When one more is a crowd! When the family comes home, or friends are caught in town without hotel accommodation, you can always make room for one more... if Dad will sleep on the chesterfield. But sometimes there simply is no room for one more. Take the home that is not adequately wired, for instance. That new sandwich grill may be one appliance too many for the circuit to carry. The new kitchen mixer may be out of luck for a convenient wall outlet to operate from. Where to put that frozen..food cabinet may be a bigger problem than finding one you can buy. The wall outlet in the chosen corner may be already "overloaded" because of improper distribution of outlets per circuit. When you build or remodel, be sure that your home is adequately wired. Be sure that it is ready to receive the new electrical appliances that you will be wanting to add from time to time. Employ a reliable electrical contractor, and see that there are plenty of outlets in every room, and circuits enough to serve them all adequately. Your Hydro supplies power at rates that are among the lowest in the world. 0 you are to have full advantage of its convenience, your home must be adequately wired. e If you are improving or building a home, ask your Hydro for the booklet, "Adequate Wiring for the Postwar Electric Homes of Canada." THE HYDRO -ELECTRIC POWER COMMISSION OF ONTARIO