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Clinton News-Record, 1946-05-16, Page 2PAGE T'O W' MENTON =VS -RECORD Clinton News -Record The Clinton New Era Established 1865 The Clinton News -Record Established 1878 Amalgamated 1924 PUTBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY AT CLINT02i1, ONTARIO, CANADA "The Hub of Huron County" An Independent Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of the Town of Clinton and Surrounding District MEMBER: Canadian Weekly 10f Newspapers Association County of Huron Official Printers to 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 April 30, 1946 1,707 ' R. S. ATKEhY, H. L. TOMLINSON, Editor and Business Manager ' Plant Manager THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1946 KING'S HIGHWAYS "IN THE MONEY" The long -anticipated and much-needed improvements on the King's Highways in Huron County are at last in the "tenders called" stage, and Dr. R. Holdbs Taylor, MLA for Huron, is wearing a smile that might be used to depict a person who has just completed a good deal and is enjoying the sensation of having achieved something worthwhile. In cold facts, the reason is a $480,000 appropriation by the Ontario Department of Highways for highway bridges, culverts and surface ,treatment in this area. And it is carefully pointed out that a+11 the ihnprovenients will be carried out in addition to the regular maintenance work this summer. 14 looks as if there will be work for a small army of men during the next few months. Of chief interest in this immediate district is the decision, at long last, to proceed with the construction of a new bridge over the Bayfield River at Bayfield on King's Highway 21, more familiarly known as the. Bluewater Highway. According to Dr. Taylor, this bridge will be of reinforced concrete construction and will be erected at a higher level than the old structure and on a slightly dif- ferent location. Engineers of the Department have been working for several months on the plans, but a shortage of steel has held up the announcement until the present time. Residents of the Bayfield area, and all others who might have occasion to use the bridge from time to time, Will be pleased to hear that the proposal has moved for- ward to the "tenders called" stage. The cost Is estimated at $200,000, but many hold the opinion that this amount may be exceeded by up to 25 per cent. 0 0 0 INFLATION RAMPANT IN CANADA ' record in combating inflation during the war compared favourably with that of 'any other Canada's country, not excepting the United States which was similarly favoured in escaping warfare end destruction within its own boundaries. In consequence, Canada entered the post-war period in a comparatively strong economic position without the violent disruption of her economic, affairs and the extreme distortion of her price structure which were unfortunately characteristic of conditions over so much of the world, it is pointed out in the annual report of the Wartime Prices and Tirade Board. The course of Canadian 'Mites in the. Second World War was in. mtarked contrast to the record in the war of 1914-18. Though the duration of the earlier conflict was twenty months shorter, the increase in prices was two and one-half times as great. During the First World War the cost of living had risen by 55 per cent and wholesale prices by over 100 per cent. Moreover, the war -generated inflation of prices had not spent itself when the Armistice was signed. After a brief pause, the price level began to increase again in the spring of 1919• and in a final dramatic surge soared upwards to the middle of 1920, carrying the cost of living and wholesale prices to peaks which were 92 per cent and 155 per cent, respectively, above the pre- war level. What happened thereafter is welLknoWn. Prices plunged downwards, large-scale unemployment developed, . business failures multiplied with inventory losses and re 'duced turnover, and farm income decreased very sharply. It was several years before economic recovery was well under way. While conditions after the close of the Second World War have not been identical with those prevailing a genera- tion earlier, they are sufficiently similar in their essential aspects to emphasize the (ledger that history might repeat itself. In some respects. indeed, the inflationary pressures throughout the world are more severe than in 1919. The shortages of basic necessities and industrial materials are more serious and more widespread. The aceumulated store of purchasing power is relatively much larger, particularly in North America. The problem of re-establishing orderly economic conditions and of replacing and repairing capital equipment in Europe and Asia is greater and more compli- cated than after the Furst World War, and depends even more heavily upon the assistance and co-operation of North America. Inflation, the natural consequence of shortages and disruption, is rampant and world-wide. In some countries price increases have been of fantastic proportions and in most countries prices are high and still rising. In almost all countries, purchasing power exceeds the presently avail- able supplies of goods and services. O 0 0 .._ EDITORIAL COMMENT Thought for Today -Of all the things you wear, your expression is the most important. O 0 0 Wrecking of the old Normandie Hotel building on King St., opposite the Post Office, to make way for a gasoline station, will remove a well known landmark. O 0 0 Odd, isn't tit, that just after the order was issued from Ottawa Tuesday, banning the use of bituminous coal to heat office buildings, stores, schools, theahmes and other places of business, yesterday should be one of the warmest days of the year to date? O 0 .© Stratford City Council is planning a civic reception for Premier Drew when he visli+tsGhat city on June 19, Perhaps something of an official nature night be done when Mr. Drew formally opens the Huron County Federa- tion of Agriculture Field Day in Community Park, Clinton, at 1.15 p.m. the same day. Letters to the EDITOR "JUST LIKE A NEWSY LETTER" Editor, • Clinton News -Record. DEAR SIR: Enclosed find postal note for which please renew my subscription to your paper. It' comes rgeularly and is just like a newsy letter from the old Home Town. (Signed)—R, N. WELSH 21 Franklin Ave., London, Ontario. Wartime Prices Board Answers Questions Concerning Regulations Q: --The usual seasonal price of butt- er during the war was 38 to 39 cents a pound in our town. Last November the price was raised one cent, In Jan- uary it was raised another cent. We now pay 45 cents. Did the WPTB al- low an increase of four or six, cents. A:—Prior to the four -cent -a -pound increase recently allowed for butter, the maximum price at which any dealer might sell at retail was 42 cents The maximum retail price now is 46 cents. * * * Q:—How much notice to vacate must I give a boarder? A; --One week's notice to vacate is sufficient. * ** Q:—What is the present ceiling price of a peck of potatoes? A:—Ceiling prices in Western Ont- ario nifty vary. In London the ceiling on domestic old potatoes is 56 cents per peck for Canada No. 1, and 75 cents for new potatoes. The ]atter price is effective to *July 18. Q:—I understand the ceiling price of oranges has changed during the past few weeks. Can you tell me the ceiling now? A:—There was a revision in ceiling prices of California oranges due to changes in prices in the United States If you will ]et us know the size of the organges in question we will give you the correct ceiling price. Sizes are marked where the oranges are offer- ed for sale. * * * Q:—How can I find out if I am pay- ing the right price for beef? A:—.Since ryou are evidently a house wife you may easily determine the } proper prices of various beef cuts from the chart which must be posted in lF your butcher shop. This chart gives the ceiling prices for various number- G ed cuts which can be compares] with the cutting chart which must also be 'N displa3'ed. * • r Questions regarding rationing and a THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1946 twoghorse-power electric., motor which will run electric fans in his restaurant From.Our Early �M • e and also turn an ice cream freezer Files when necessary. D. Cantelon has' contracted with 25 YEARS AGO THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD Thursday, May 19, 1921 Guy Hicks, A J. Grigg, Clarence Johnston and Fred Ford have been named enumerators, Rev. S. 'Anderson, Rev. D. N. Me- Camus, Rev. T. J. Snowden, W. H. Hellyar and 0. W. Potter attended a Methodist district meeting in Blyth. 0. L. Paisleys says he 'likes his new motor oil tank very much but he certainly misses the'fine team he used to drive, Constance football team won from Clinton in the first game of the sea- son played in Constance. Fred Johnston, baker and confec- tioner, has put on a new motor de- livery truck. The Central Experimental Farm at Ottawa has leased the Clinton Flax Mill for a period of two years and intend operating it as a Demonstra- tion Station, John Jenkins passed away on Sun- day evening. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. William Vodden, God- erieh Township and Miss Nellie, at home. Mao there are one brother, Roland, and two sisters, Mrs. Ferris and Mrs. Giles Jenkins. Rev. D. N. McCamus officiated at the funeral. The pallbearers were six nephews: George Laithewaite, W. W. Wise, W. Jenkins, Rees Jenkins, Harvey Jenk- ins and Rees Ferris. Mrs. John Cluff and Miss Maimie are getting settled in their Victoria at. Home.' Ontario St. Young People spon- sored a very successful entertainment when the guest artist was Miss Flor- ence Nicakawa, a full-blooded Cree Indian and a noted elocutionist. A. J. McMurray, president of the Y. P., presided. Those assisting were, Mrs. Chowen, Miss Marion Gihbings and Jabez Rands Jr., who each sang solo numbers and Mrs. M. T. Corless and Mrs. H. Fitzsimons who sang a duet. William Gay has sold the Graham House to J. Dorsey, Seaforth. Morgan Agnew, Port Arthur, has been visiting his' mother in town. Dr. J. W. Shaw attended the Pro- vincial Health Officer's Convention in Toronto. • • - THE CLINTON NEW ERA Thursday May 19, 1921 The C. C. I. tennis finals have been played with the following results: First Round B. B. Sloman and A. Combe won from M. MeTaggart and H. Anderson; F. Elliott and L. Levy von from N. Anderson and B. Morr- sh; F. Hovey and H. Grigg won from MeTaggart and J. Ford; S. McBrien and 0. Sehoenals won from 1Vliddleton and Miss McDougall; S4 r, Cooper and N. Treleaven won from W. Treleaven and M. McTaggart; . McNeil and R. Higgins won from .Hovey and Miss Mangan; L. Huller nd I. Bouck won from E. Livermore price regulations of the Wartime Prices and Trade Board will be an- Branch, WPTB, Federal Building, swered if referred to the Information London. SIZE WE do not aspire to be the biggest trust company. But, as executors, we do strive to render the best service available. And, whether an estate is large or small, the bene- ficiaries receive the same personal attention of a senior estate officer assisted by a staff familiar with every phase of estate manage mens. We may be of help to you as we have to an ever-increasing number during the past 35 years, THE STERLING TRUSTS CORPORATION Sterling Tower, Toronto 1 DIAMOND WEDDING RINGS FOR HAPPINESS W. N. COINTER Counter's For Finer Jewellery For Over Half A Century in Huron County Mr. McElroy, BhyiBb„ for 6.000 barrels e - F. lieves there will be Iots ofaapveples this year. A. T. Cooper laid information be- fore Mayor Hoover, charging P. B. Lewis, with assault. The latter plead, ed wasgimposed, defenand a dant falso agre a ng to leave M3, Cooper alone for the future. • C. J. Wallis has left for Winnipeg, n Man., taking with him a car of horses. Mrs. G. W. Pinner will receive for the first time on Wednesday and Thursday, May 30 and' 31, and M. Hall; Second Round—A. F at 35e each, Apparently D Wallis and Mrs. Treleaven won from B. Sloman and A. Combe; F. Elliott and L. Levy won from F. Hovey and H. Grigg; W. Cooper and N. Treleav- en won from S. McBrien and 0. Sch- oenhals; L, Huller and I. Boucle won from. N. McNeil and R. Higgins; Third Round—.W. Cooper and N. Tre- leaven won from F. Elliott and L Levy; L. Huller and P, Bouck wo from F. Wallis and Mrs. Treleaven; Finals—W. Cooper and N. Treleaven won from L. Huller and I. Boucle. Dr. J. C. Gandier, W, H. Cowan, Guy Hicks, W. S. Downs and Lock Cree are all having improvements inade to their respective properties. Roy Forrester is now driving a new Ford sedan. C, Munn, F. Elliott, F. Wallis, N. Anderson, and ,LBawden will repre- sent the C, C. I. at the Western Ont- ario Interscholastic track and field meet at London: New uniforms for the Senior base ball team arrived last week, The ladies of Willis church had :i very successful tea and home -baking sale at the home of Mrs, James Scott, High St: We think it is a pretty small piece of business when people spend their time with flowers and have lovely flower gardens and then petty thieves cone and steal the blooms. J. E. Cant- elon lost over 50 beautiful tulips during one night. Mrs. Gordon Cuninghame was a visitor in London. Rev. D. N. McCamus, J. A. Irwin and A. T. Cooper were in Loean at- tending funeral of late Rev. E. G. Powell, * * * 40 YEARS AGO THE (`ThLurIsday, NTONMay NaEW17, S-R190676.0RD Ontario St. League have elected the following officers: President, Perry P1umsteel; 1st. vice-president, 'WU, Maud Wiltse; 2nd vice-president, Miss Pathelde Nott; 3rd vice-president, Miss Corene Lockwood; recordin; sec rotary, Harry Porter; assist r r:r, Miss .:mora Smith; corresponding seem - t ry Miss Tier a Pickett; treasurer, Miss Gertie Sage; picnic Miss Lucile Grant; assistant, Miss Emma Pltan.steel. C.C.I. Football team was defeated by the Bayfield team of the Inter- mediate FV' F A. by 1-0. Rhe line. ups were--Bayfi,'id-- Goal, Perk; backs, Cameron and Greenslade; halves, Mustard, McLeod; forwat' T. Must- ard, 1VI. Viturb;ou, 1' Brownlee, (Capt.) Pollock and J. Cameron, Clinton C. I. --Goal, H. haul the , (Capt.l L. Man- ning; habros, R. McKenzie, 0. Me- Rimnon; backs, W. Taylor, C. Cops; forwards, W. Manning, B. Jainism), D. L. Cranston, E. Reynoldr, and D. Grassick. The Young Wonutn's Guild r f Willis Church held a prr.,iotie meeting with the following talking part: Miss M. Torrance, 3liai Waterworth, Mrs, R. Irwin, iVliss Della O'Neil who gave a talk on patflotisnt. The local market — Wheat, 80c oats, 34e to 35e; peas, 73c to 75c barley, 40e to 45c; butter, 1'lc to 15c eggs, 1 At the4e, trustee board of Wesley Church W. H. Watt was re -appointed caretaker, B. P. Sibley was appointed choir leader and W. Doherty, H. B. Chant and resident pastor were named the music committee. A. J .Tyndall was appointed pew steward in niece of R. E. Manning. W. Jackson of the CPR this week booked John Pollock and John Falcon- er to Selkirk, Man.; and Mrs, John Gilmour to Moose Jaw, Sask. * * * THE CLINTON NEW ERA Frid, Ma18, 1906 George McLennanayy is installing a Oliver Mills has rented the Gilles- pie farm on the Huron Road for pasture. Harvey Davis has added a fine team of matched blacks to his livery outfit. Robert Stevens has rented the large brick house at the end of Princess St. W. R. Walker kerGarenhaving windowsaddedto their homes. Fred Cooper has moved to his new home on Bond St. Rev. 'Anderson performed the ceremony which united in marriage Edith R. Moser, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs'. John G. Moser and John B. Gardner. Miss Jean Miller, niece of the groom and Master 'Leslie Pul- land were flower girl and ring bearer. Albert Seeley went to Lucknow to fix a gasoline engine and from there to Kincardine to install another one. Latest American. Recordings "Cement Mixer" "One-zy Two-zy" "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" and many others. We, of course, stili do the best in Radio Repairs. Clinton Radio and Appliances Huron St. at the White Rose Garage PHONE 465 Clinton "THE HOME OF REAL SERVICE" Our Years Of Experience....,. We have built our reputation on. people's complete faith in- us. The Beattie Funeral Home GEO. B. BEATTIE "THAT'S A LOAD OFF MY MIND!" Mrs; Mason's husband gets his pay in cash. Since he's working all day, his wife banks it for him, and she says she's always jittery 'til she gets it safely there. And her brother, who runs a store, says he worries too about the money from the cash register! Safeguarding your money is one of the prime services ren- dered by your bank. 5, What a relief it is when you have deposited your money in the bank! No more worry lest it should be lost or stolen! You need only keep a little ready cash in your pocket or in the house: Bills can be paid by cheque and your cancelled cheque is your receipt. • When the teller hands you your pass book, you glance at the balance and know to a cent how much money you haven You are so accustomed to your bank's accuracy that you seldotn bother to check the figures. The very fact that you—.and some 5,000,000 others—take al/ these conveniences as a matter of course is a daily demonstration of your confidence in the dependability and efficiency of your bank. 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