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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1946-07-04, Page 2, PAM TWO GUNTON NEWS -RECORD Clinton News -Record The Clinton New Era Established 1865 The Clinton News -Record Established 1$78. Amalgamated 1924 PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY AT CLINTON, 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 Newspapers Association Official Printers to County of Huron 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 S. A.TKEY, H. L. TOMLINSON, Editor and Business Manager Plant Manager THURSDAY, JULY 4,1946 , THEFEDERATION MAKES ITS POINT The value of the Canadian Federation of Atericulture to the fanners of Canada is making itself even more arpparent as the days go by. If results count --- and they do in most things ---- the future of the Federation as a force for good in, the nation, seems assured. When Rt. Hon. J. L. Ilsley, Minister of 'Finance, de- livered MS Budget Speech in the House of Comnons at Ottawa last week, he made the welcome announcement that farmers and fishermen would be permitted to pay income tax on the basis of their average eatnings over a periOd of three years. This is something organized agriculture has been seeking for a considerable perold. The Canadian Fed- eration of Agrieulture, which ,spearheaded the campaign to achieve this situation, at last has made its point. Among many favorable comments on the new meth- od adopted, that of Hon, T. L. Kennedy, Ontario Minister of Agriculture, was one of the most outstanding. He stat- ed that it was only the proper thing to do. To his coinment and that of others who have the welfare of the farmers of this country at heart, CLINTON NEWS -RECORD hvidhes to add its word of commendation, believing iltat the farm- ers of Huron County and the County Federation of Agricul- ture would desire it to be echoed. Pointing out that there would be no compulsion on anyone to accept this method of calculating income tax, Mr. lieley started that for 1946 and subseluent years, all farrmers who wish to take advantage of the right to average their income in this manner, would be required to file re- turns for each year whether or not they have taxable incomes. • He explained further: — "In 1948, ell farmers and fishermen, who have made returns for 1916 and 1947 will be entitled to average their incomes for the three years 1946, 1947 and 1948 and to pay in respect of 1948, not the tax for that year, but the tax 'Which would have been payable over the three-year period had they earned the average income in each of the three years less the arinount of tax .actually pack' in respect of 1946 and 1947", O 0 0 , - INTERNATIONAL TRADE just , because Canada has many commodities and resources other txationts desire, does not mean that manufacturers ,and traders may wait composedly for the world to beat a pathway to their door, according to the current monthly letter of The Royal Bank of Can- ada. They need to consider the kinds of wants of possible customers, and provide goods to fill them, and they must be prepared to compete against the active sales efforts of other nations in price, quality and service. As to the hope of some that Canada could function as a segregated unit in the world, the article continues in part:,"To dispose in. one paragraph of the bogey of what would happen if Canada were so foolish as to adopt a policy of self-suffictieney, contrast the actualities of the past 20 years with what might have been under a nationalistic economy. If Canada had not exported, there would have been an average of $1,865 million a year less entering the flow of eurrency, a reduction of about 27 per cent in the national income, or nearly $10 a month smaller purchasing power for every man, woman and child hi the country If Were had not been exports of $8,537 million of farm products in the 19 years preceding 1945, there would have been $614 less income per year per farm. In othe.r words, Canada just cannot continue on her present standards,. much less can she raise them without foreign markets for her goods. "The question now is, how is Canada to maintain a volume of exports which will sustain her people's standard of living, or must she readjust her economy so tas to create a lesser dependence on foreign markets? 'Everyone re- cognizes the relation that exists between trade, employ- ment and the national income. The great volume of export trade hi 1928 was followed in 1929 by a high level of em- ployment. The shrinking age in export trade hi 1932 eves • followed next year by unparalleled uffemployment." 1 0 0 0 ii<i• i v. • EDITORIAL COMMENT Thought for Today—Wishes are but the echoes of a laz3r wM. O 0 0 Qmigratulations are in order to that genial "go-gett- er", W. L. "Niek" Whyte, Hulett Township, prominent Huron County agriculturist and business man, on being appointed to membership in the Order of the British Empire in the King's Dominion Day honors list. O 0 0 Clintonlans should be very gratified in the progress made to date this year in the collection of current taxes and those in arrears. With an increase of nearly $5,000 in 1946 taxes over 1945, or more than 27 per cent, and the reduction of .outstanding arrears to less than $1,000, or about half of what they were a year ago, the picture is rather a pleasant one. O 0 0 With the National Clothing Collection for assisting the distressed people of Europe over the top by a wide mar- gin, residents of Clinton, Hensall and district, should be very proud that more than five tons — or eldse to a car- load -- have 'been collected lat this area. Members of the Lions Club Committee ht Clinton ,and Hansa wish to extend their sineere appreciation for the cooperation re- ceived during this successful campaign. National Playgrounds in Ontario Will Lure Thousands of Tourists This Summer jJ r. SIGHTSEEING — For the first time since 1939 Canadians are at liberty to travel without war -time restrictions. In August, 1945, rationing of gasoline was diseontinued 'and a short time later priorities on tires were also lifted. Rai/way travel, curtailed to civiliana through the necessity of moving thousands of His 1VIajesty's Forces from coast to coast, and later needed to bring home personnel from overseas, is gradually reverting, to normal. This year thousands will be looking forward to a real slimmer vacation. Criterions are so geographically situated as to have access to some of the most noted natural playgrounds in the Dominion. For people living in central and northern Ontario, the Georgan Bay Islands National Park offers one of the most attractive sum- mer vacation areas in eastern Canada. This national park consists of 30 islands or portions of islands, ranging in size from lese than an acre to several square miles. 13eausoleil, the largest, is situated about eight miles north af Midland and two miles west of Honey Harbour. It containsan area of 2,712 acres. On it are located the local administrative headquarters of the whole park. During the summer season the islands forming the,park are super- vised by a resident park officer. No hotel accommodation ia available on Beausoleil Island, but campsites, equipped with camp stoves and other conveniences, have been conveniently placed along the shore. There is sport for every liking. alaskinonge, lake trout, pike and pick- erel are magnets to anglers. Should one choose more vigorous exercise, canoeing through green -wooded isles, rocky capes and sandy bays offers is pleasant diversion, For those who en- joy scenery and like to relax, pas• senger boats operate in the lakes on regular schedule. Hikes on Flowerpot Island over trails cut through the woods lead to interesting caves and a pavilion equipped with camp stoves, Midland and Penitanguishene forni the southern gateway to the rnain Georgian :Bay Islands system. In one of the most picturesque regions on he North American Con- tinent one finds a ninety -mile stretch of the St. Lawrence River between Kingston and Movrisburg, Ontario. Along this great inland waterway is studded The Thousand Islands. Sit- uated in the heart of Tlie Thousand Mends. are 13 islands set aside by the Government of Canada for na- tional recreation. These islands now form St. Lawrence Islands National Park: The modern Thousand islands. Bridge, built prior to the war, affords an excellent view from its elevatea spans. Provincial highways connect the bridge and lead to Morrisburg, Prescott, Brockville and Kingston. It is possible for persons living on both sides of the border to spend inany pleasant hours picknieking in the park area. Cedar Island lies just outside the harbour of Kingston and contains an area of 23. acres. Visitors are at liberty to use the pavilion, camp equipment and wharves. There are two groups of islands near Gananoque; the first includes Aubrey, Beau Rivage, and Mermaid islands, and the second, Camelot, Eadymion, and Gordon Islands. Aub- rey and Gordon islands are equipped with pavilions and other conyeniences. Beau Rivage Island, one of the most attractive, has two wharves and two pavilions, one of which has a special kitehen. Facilities for bathing and swimming are also afforded. Other islands in this group are not ex- tensively used. Georgina and .Constance islands lie side by side a short distance east of Iyv Lea. Two new pavilions and wharves have been erected on Georg- ina island. Excellent views can be seen from the western pavilion. Grenadier Island, one of the largest in the vicinity is located a mile east ef Rockport. Ten acres on the west- ern end of the island have been im- proved for park purposes, and a pav- ilion and wharf are available to visitors, One of the most popular recreation- al grounds in this area is Stovin Island. The island lies along the route followed by motor boats, which; dur- ing the simmer season, make several tours daily. The most easterly unit in the park is Broder Island. A bathiag beach, bath -house, wharf, and two large pavilions., are available to visitors. Situated on a peninsula in the most aoutherly mainland area in Canada is Point Pelee National Park almoat in a direct route from Detroit ,to Buffalo, It is almost in the same latitude as the northern boundary of the State of California—a fact which comes as a surprise to those who have been accustomed to thinking of Canada in terra§ of the far north. The broad sand beaches, extending for miles, provide excellent bathing. the park offers a sanctuary for waterfowl end other birds On their northern and southern migrations.. The late Jack Miner's famous bird sanctuary is also in this same area. Students of the great outdoors will find a wide variety of flora in this area. Red oak white elm, red maple, white pine and red cedar grow in abundance and provide delightful shady spots,. Shrubs and bushes, also .species such as sycamore, haekbeary and blue ash usually found in mbre southern areas., are common. Headline estimates' of Canada's 1946 tourist prospects ran into, 'the millions: No doubt many thousanda will be eager to visit -.Canada's na- tional parks. Already it is reported that many are having some difficulty obtaining hotel and boarding hone accommodation. Rather than be dis- appointed .visitors are urged to bring THOUSAND IS LANDS, ST. LAWRENCE RIVER From Our Early Files 25 YEARS AGO THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD Thursdays July 7, 1921 Little .Misa Susie Steep had a birthday parte on the lawn of her home on Saturday. In this issue the promotions results were given. Soma of the names were — Mary Andrews, Joe Gaudier, Harold Glazier, Grace Hellyar, Billy Draper, Stewart Cook, Lawrence Plumsteel, Kathleen Cameron, Ernest Hovey, Norma Streets, Eddy Elliott, Emily Scruton, Stella Deeves, George Rumball, Isobel Chowen, Helen Man- ning, Brenton Ilellyar, jean Mutch, Jean Twyford, Violet Morrison, Ken- neth Pickett, Elliott Bartliff, 'Clifford .Ashton, Benson Corless, Jack Elliott, Hugh Hawkins, Jim Chowen, Dorothy /VIutch, Grant Rath, Elva Cook, Florence Rorke, Jack Gibbings, Flor- ence Huller, Sam Castle, Margaret Cudmore, Helen Nediger, Evelyn Hall Bill Ball, Grace Evans, Viila Holland, Jack ScrutonaJean Weir, Roy Fitzsi- mons, Willie McClincheyz Dorothy Bartliff, Mary Graelis, Frieda Schoe- nals, Ruth Ball, Dorothy Streets, Alma Campbell, Nellie Cowan, Huron 1VIurch, Dorothy Ward. The heat was too much for Tom Cook: While helping to load hay at Wiulians Steep's he became dizzy and fell off the load although he suffered no injuries. * * THE CLINTON NEW ERA Thursday July 7, 1921 H. B. Combe received word from His Majesty King George V last week that he had been appointed Lt. Col. of the land forces of the Empire dat- ing from October 31, 1916. The work of the Weinen's Patriot - Society is now over and they have handed over to the War Veterans the sum of $292.29 as their share to- ward the memorial Tablet. .Mayor A. J. MelVluraay treated the members of the town Council and the press to Ice Cream after Monday night's meeting of council. Hem's, Plumsteel and son Roy att- ended the Pure Bred Durham Cattle sale in Guelph. William Hiles; Ontario St., is build- ing a garage. Mr. and Mrs. Morley Counter, Buf- falo, were week end visitors with the foarner's parents Mr. and ,Mrs. W. R. Counter. Miss Della O'Neil is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. T. O'Neil. In August she sails for England and is to be there a year on the teacher exchange. all the 'camping equipment at their disposal. Campers' supplies usually can be purchased from merchants near the national parks. Visitors to Canada's national parks are able to appreciate the factthat these .areas are conserving the prim- itive beauty of the landscape, main- taining the native wildlife of the country under natural conditions, pre- serving sites memorable to the na- tion's history and providing unequal- led opportunities for outdoor life in ideal surroundings. "THIS IS FOR KEEPS" AND „ • / ,014.111 otimni DISTINCTIVE SILVERPLATE IS FOR KEEPS, TOO Drop in and let us tell you how you can get the set of Community, you've waited for so long. 42 PIECE SERVICE FOR EIGHT 1111 t4aiilIRy atioJ $54.25 *Tradainark (Silver eubjeet to tax) Counter Counter's For Finer Jewellery For Over lb& a Century in Huron County 40 YEARS AGO THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD Thursday July 5, 1906 Clinton defeated Seaforth 4-1 at Lacrosse. Clinton line-up was John- ston(goal); Pinner (point); Crooks (c. point); C. McKinnon (1st. de- fence); McKenzie (2nd defence); R. MdKinnon (ard defence); Holmes (centre); Cook (3rd home); Couch (1st home); Shepherd (2nd home); Hudson (outside); Broadfield (inside) Clinton bowlers defeated Goderich last Friday. Bowling for Clinton were R. Holmes, J. W. Irwin, James Pair, W. Jackson (skip), C. J. Wallis, J. Wiseman, R. Agnew, C. E. Dowd- ing (skip), H. Wiltse, N. Ball, T. Jackson Jr. W. Brydone (skip), W. J. Stevenson, E. J. Howard, B. J. Gibbings, W. Spalding (skip), J. L. Qourtice, J. Hunter, W. Galbraith, D. A. Forrester (skip). W. Jackson, the C. P. R. Agent ticketed the following this week. Dr. J. N. Gann to Tacoma, Wash; Miss Grant to Edmonton, D. Cantelon to Calgary and Mr. and Mrs. Green to Calgary. • • • THE CLINTON NEW ERA Friday July 6, 1906 G. D. MeTaggart and family are spending the summer in Bayfield. W. 11. Hellyar supplied the silver trowel which was used in laying the corner stone of the Bayfield Method- ist Church. James Wallis, father of C. J. Wallis of town will retain the trowel. Nelson Bluett is entering a. chall- enge for the Dupont Trophy held at present by J. El. Hovey. W. Wheatley is having his house painted. Mr. Robert Brown was 81 yester- day. She is enjoying excellent health The members of her family in town are IVIrs. W. East, Fred and John Brown. These on the sick list include R. Irwin, Mas. A. 0. Pattison, Sid H. Smith, and W. Argent, Misses Evelyn and L'mily Turner, Maple Creek are visiting their moth- er Mrs. E. Turner. Wartime Prices Board Answers Questmns Ciic'er,ning Regulations cherriea be under a price ceiling this year? A: ---Yes. Ceiling prices have been fixed for both sweet and sour cher, ries. Maximum pries may vary in different sections because of freight rates. You may obtain the correct list for your district at your nearest Wartime Prices and Trade Board office. * * * Q:—My home and its eoatents have been destroyed by fire. I have few clothes left. Can you tell me if I tan obtain a priority for a suit? A:—Prierities for mem suits are granted only to ex -servicemen dis- , charged on or Once May 1, 1945. However, in cases if dire need the Board tries to lend its assistance. We would, therefore •advise you to THIJESDA.Y, JUL! 4, 1946 contact the nearest office of the Wartime Prices and Trade Board and give all details. • • * Q: Is- there a ceiling price on naila or have they been removed from ceiling restrietions? A: --Nails are still under price cell- ing regulations. * * Q:—.I have been given a temporary ration card with unnumbered meat and butter coupons. My gamer will not accent it because he says that some of those coupons expired June 30th. Is he correct? Your grocer is wrong. Un- numbered ration coupons have no expiry date. 0 * * Questions regarding prices and rationing land any other regulatons of the Wartime Prices and Trade Board will be answered if they are sent to the Information Branch, War- ime Prieea and Trade Board, Feder- al Building, London, SO IMPORTANT....... 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Indeed, a good malty have substantial cash reserves in their savings accounts. Why, then, do they borrow from the Bank? Urn* because they want to Any their savings intact and undisturbed— as a bsdwark of sectirio. These people are performing a real service not only to themselves, but to their fellow citizens and to the country at large By maintaining their pro- gramme of regular saving, ,vtri.i7,-0o0t0 they are guarding against inflation, By conservation. Conservation in personal financing is prac- tised by a large proportion of our cus- totters. By borrowing for some useful pur• pose, and by making regular repayments on their loan, they are—in reality—toying for a useful purpose, and increasing profitable production for the community. Meanwhile, they arc keeping thcir savings intact. This is wise spending, wise borrowing and wise saving. These people are good customers, they are good citizens and their personal financing is sound. This is conservation—the first requisite for personal security— the first attribute of good citizenship • z'0,?1,1e9, To Our Customers, tar say: "Don't borrow unless you have to, but if you need money for sons useful purpose, by all means get a loan from the Bank." laa also say: "Don't sell your Victory Bonds ... if you need cash,.get a low-cost loan awl pay is back out of future earnings." „1- ',CM,),IF:pp,fs.Ay44:VVVIEIP BANK. OF MONTREAL WORKING WITH CANADIANS IN EVERY WALK 0•2 LIFE SINCE 1811$