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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1947-01-02, Page 2PAGE TWO CLINTON NEWS -RECORD THUiRISDAY, JANUARY 2, 1947' Clinton News -Record The Clinton New Era The Clinton News -Record Established 1865 Established 1878 ' • Amalgamated 1924 PUBLISHED EVERY TJIURSID:AY,' AT CLINTON, ONTARIO, CANADA In the Heart of Huron County An Independent Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of the Town of Clinton and Surrounding District ME111113E:R,: Canadian Weekly Nenvspaperas Association Ontario -Quebec D' virion, OWNA Official Printers to County of Iluron • SUBSCRIPTION RATES: In advance—in Canada and Great Brittain: one year, $2; nine months, $1.50; 'six months, ;$1; three months, 60 cents; one month, 20 tents; single copies, 5 cents; an. United 'States. one year, $2.50; nine months, $2; six months, $'•1.35; three months, 70 cents; one month, 25 cents. Authorized as second class 'nail, Post Office Depantniont, Ottawa Advertising Rate and Detailed Circulation Cards on Request Sworn Circulation at October 31, 7946, . 1,808 R. S. AVM - - - Mitre. 'aid Pntbl;sher THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 1947 VOTE AS YOU LIKE BUT VOTE! Although confined to two offices—Reeve and Public Utilities Commissioner — and the band by-law, , electors of the Town of Clinton will have 'oho opportunity on Monday next, January 6, of going to the pons to provide a true expression of democracy at work. May the best men win, and the by-law, too'. If we should wake up some fine morning to discover that our cherished right to vote had been taken away from us overnight, we should be greatly disturbed and probably worse. 'But the same people who would kick most about not possessing the franchise, probably would be those who would not bother going to the polls this comlhrg Monday. Isn't it true? Let's be flair to our town and ourselves by turning out on Monday in record numbers at the polls! O 0 0 SUPPORT THE BAND BYLAW W 0.9.1 -..people will agree tfhat a • good band is a worth- while asset to any community, Clinton as well as any other. Now the band question conies into the public eye •through the fact that the property owners of the town have the privilege of voting on Monday next, J'antlary 6. on "a by-law to provide for the support and aid of a band." The Town Council gave first and second readings to the by-law 'at its November 1946 meeting, and third reading will be given by the 1947 Council immediately providing the by-law is carried, The by-law gives authority to the Town Council to make annual or other grants for the ,support and aid of a civilian band, and, by means of taxation, from year to year, to establish and maintain a fundfrom which such grants shall be made. If this bylaw is not adopted, grants cannot be made in this manner. Electors, who are on the voter's' list as owners of property, are the only ones Who are allowed to vote on the !band by-law. They should be fury aware that a good band is a great asset to the town and that there is no other way to support a band than by passing this bylaw. Vote "YES" on the band by-law! O 0 0 THE COMING REDISTRIBUTION Aecerdixng to a newspaper despatch from Ottawa, two or three existing ridings in Southwestern Ontario will disappear when redistribution for the 21st. Parliament of 255 constituencies, is carried out at the forthcoming Session. The despatch indicates that "pretty certainly, Huron and Perbh, which now have three seats, will be cut to two seats for the iiwo counties." Huron -Perth now embraces 3,321 of Perth population, which likely will be added to Perth, and the two Hurons merged into one riding, it is expected. Census figures for 1931 and 1941 indicate declines in population for the three constituencies involved: 1931 1941 Decrease Huron North . 26,095 25,524 571 Huron-Perbh , 22,661 21,539 1,122 Perth . . 47,816 46,373 1,443 It is suggested that although Huron, Perth, Bruce, Grey and Brant Counties, might lose members, Lon!do n 'and Windsor' areas each .,night gain one in the redistribution For the forthcoming redistribution, based on the 1941 Dominion census, the constituency quota is 45,578 population, compared with 44,186 in the present parliament. On the face of it, perhaps, vt ,night be argued that taking a to einber mit of Huron and giving hien to London or Windsor areas, is fair enough, in view of their increases in population in the past few years. However, our contention is–'and this is not 'original .with us but has been held in the past by many persons in high places --is that the unit of population should be %nailer in rural areas than in urban +sections of the country. It is not that we think a person in .the country is worth more, in a voting way, than one in the city, or anything like that, but that a much wider area of land its included in. the rural riding than in the urban riding. If that its so, then Huron County's representation in the House of ,Counmons. at Ottawa should not be upset in the coming redistribution. Don't you agree? O 0'0 EDITORIAL COMMENT Thought . for Today—We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified—Aesop, O 0 0 How many times have youforgotten to write it "1947"? O 0 0 Everything has been pretty quiet , allong, the election front in the rural municipalities having • late nominations in this area. Stanley, Tuekersmnth and McKillop Town- ships all returned their CounaAs by acclamation, ' but Iihe Towns of Clinton and Seaffoerth are having ballot battles on Monday. O .© More interest was Shown in the Town of Clinton nomination meeting this ,year than for some years. The Town Hall was well filled Monday evening to bear the various nominees, and the speeches were of a reasonably high order. The only thing we don't ,quite understand -:– since they constitute half the electorate—is that not one woman was in attendance! The ladies are most welcome ai 44 • I,V From Our. Early Files l 25 YEARS AGO THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD Thursday, January 5, 1922 The following have been elected 'to the 'Council: Mayor --David Cantelon;. ,Reeve R, J, Miller; Councillors, — A. T. Cooper, F. W. Holloway, ,S. Kemp, F. Livermore, O. G. Middleton, and W. X. Nediger. •Me'. and Mrs. P. J. Reynolds enter- tained at a delightful euchre party on Wednesday evening. The high honours went to Mrs, J. J. Mc- Caughey and Andrew Flynn whale' Mrs. P. F. .Reynolds and OtwerS Reynolds were consolation winners. Among those ppresent 'Were: Mr.'•arid Mrs. J. J. 11'icOaughey; Mr. and Mrs. James Flynn; 3&. and ,Mrs. J.' F. Reynolds; Mr. 'and Mrs. J. B. Rey- nolds, Mr. and ,Mrs, John Shanahan;` Mr, and Mrs. George Garbett; Joe Reynolds,. . -Mr. and Mrs. Dominick Flynn, .Mr, and ,Mrs. P. F. 'Reynolds.. Miss Iotty Rev;nolds, -Illi. and Mrs. Letters .to the EDITOR THE PTREIN :BLOCK Editor, Olinton News -Record, DEAR tSIIIt In your issue of December 20, 1046, your brief reference to "the Perrin Block now being demolished" brings to mind one of Clinton's most prom- inent citizens during the oast quarter o1 the last century. Mr. Perrin, who built the block, was a grain dealer, and et one tines had a considerable fortune. In, the heyday of Ms prosperity he lived in the large brick house, later occupied by William Jackson, on the east side of the Bayfield Road, south of the CNR tracks. Like many other grain merchants of his time, Mr. 'Perrin lost most of his fortune, However, while no longer a young man, lee continued in business, though on a more modest scale, chiefly im- porting corn for seed; and succeeded in partially recouping his former losses. But in the crash he lost his beautiful home, as well as the Perrin Block, which he never recovered. Nor did he ever fully recover from the physical and mental shock caused by the loss of his original fortune. On the street that parallels the Bayfield Road, immediately below the ONR tracks, stands a cottage (or did the last time I passed there) which Mr. Perrin built within a few hundred feet of the original Perrin home. Except in size, this cottage is a replica of the original home. Here, within sight of the home that meant •so much to. him in his younger day, the old man, broken in health and spirit, spent his last years. There were two children: Gordon, who died several years -ago; and Matilda (Tillie) who married Wil- liam Brownlee and moved to the United States, where she died. Matilda Street, in Clinton, was nam- ed in her honor. ('Signed) -C, MO!R,TIMER BEZBATJ 12 Ellen Street East, Ifitchener. December 27, 1946. Wartime Prices Board Answers Questions Concerning Regulations Q:—I bought a 16 -ounce jar, of peanut butter and paid 28 cents for it. It seems to me that this is a high mice,. at least it is more than I ever paid for peanut butter. Has an increase been permitted. A: -Yes. It was allowed becouse the Commodity Prices and Stabiliza- tion Corporation stopped bulk pur- chasing of peanuts. Manufacturers are now largely dependent on the United States market for their sup- plies at much higher prices than those at which the nuts were being supplied to the trade -by the CPSC 4 .0 •i. Q:—Would yon please tell me how many butter coupons become valid. in January? A:—Pour butter coupons become good, one each on January 2nd, 16th, 23rd and 30th, 4t,4'.r< Q: - Can a rooming house and boarding house charge tenants clii- fei'ent prices for the same class of looms on the same floor? A.:—The maximum. rates charger] for such accommodation are fixed at the rates charged during the basic period, July 1, 1943. If the rates varied on this date, they may legally' vary at the present etime. . Q:—My daughters are boarding hi the city where they attend school. What are the regulations governing, their rations in private boarding houses and in residences. ,What should be done when they are on holidays at home? A: — The landladies of boarding housesare entitled to' the use of your daughters' ration books. Those who stay in boarding schools for 34 -,con- secutive days must surrender their. ration books to the owner or prop- rietor. The owner forwards coupons detached from these books with his• monthly reports, If they come home for weekends they should come to some agreement with their landladies' regarding' the division of their ration allowances. During long holiday per- iods you would be entitled to use Heir books if your daughters are eating their meals at your home. F. Andrew Flynn, Owen Reynolds, Mr and Ml's, Tom Connors and Miss A L. Reynolds. Misses Beattie, Toronto, have pur chased the millinery business of Miss Elston,' Brown -Cowan At Toronto on December 31, 1921, by Rev. G. J. B. Johnson, Bertha Isabelle, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs, W. H. Cowan, Ontario St., Clinton, to Albert E. Brown, Toronto. 'Miss Zapfe, I itehener, visited Mr. and Mars. J. J. Zn,pie over the holiday. Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Weisman have returned to Toronto after spending the holiday with *their parents: THE .'OLINPON NEW EVA Thursday, January 5, 1922 Principal A. F., Johns took over his nevi'' duties at the Public School on Tuesday. Mrs. John Schoenhals is in Milver- ton attending the funeral 'of her father, the late Conrad Schaefer. "The following officers have been nnstaled • in Murphy L.00.L., No. 710: WM, D. L. Stephenson DM., H. Glaz- ier; chaplain, J. Sterling; -recording secretary, R. Fisher; financial sec. retary, W. Shobbrook; treasurer, J. E, . Cook. D of 0., G. Evans; lst lecturer, G. Cornish; 2nd lecturer, G. Falconer; 1st cora., A. Groves; 2nd Corn., R. 'McDonald; 3rd Com., L. Harland; 4th Conn.,. A. Deeves; 6th. Com., J. Paxman. • • James ,Stevens. entertained- the choir of Ontario St. Church • to an oyster slipper at Weudorf's restur. ant. Those taking part in. the Cantata, "The dome-madeSanta" were: 'Misses :Myrtle IAinestrong, Katie Ladd, Marion Gibbing%, Ewa Oarte, Grace ,Evans, Emma Plumsteel, Helen Anderson, M. Ii'eaton, L. Grich, Elean- or Phrmsteel, 'Retie Beaton and Arthur Graves, Gershon Anderson and C. S. Hawke. Ray Rnmball. London, was home for New Year's. Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Hall and Miss Evelyn spent New Year's in Tor- onto. Ids. and Mrs, Robert W. McKenzie end daughter, Helen, Toronto, were holiday visitors in town. Miss Grace Addison, Brumfield, visited with Mr. and Mrs. G. 74. Saville. b De'. 3, W. Shaw and James Rey- nolds attended the funeral of the e * >k 40 YEARS AGO THE CLINTON NSS-RECORD Thursday; January 3, 1907 Officers of Court Maple Leaf, C.0 F., are: Chief ranger, R. J. Mil- ler; vice, J. H. Porter; financial sec- Letary, AT, Jones; recording secre- tary, J. P'. Sheppard; treasurer, D. Dickenson; chaplain, S. Dodd; Senior Woodward, E. Finch; Junior Wood- ward, J, W. Finch; Senior beadle, 0. Sage; Junior beadle, M. Grealis; auditors,. H. T. Rance; trustees, J. West, A. J. Grigg, H. Smite. The following have been nominat- ed: For Mayoh--J. B. Hoover, H. Wiltse; for Reeve -1). +Cantelon• for Councillors --J. A. Ford, W. J. Pais- ley, J. Brickenden, W. G. Smith, W. Graham, W. S. R. Holmes, A. T. Cooper, John Haiiand, H. Wiltse, B. 3. ,Gibbings, RL Al. Downs, H. B. Chant, .Tacob Taylor; for Trustees— Si. 'George's Ward --'D. Tiplady, A. J. Holloway, J. Taylor, Fred Hill; St. James' Ward -.-17. B. Hall: St. John's Ward.—W. 3. Tozer, J. MacMath, T. Cottle• St. George's Ward -C. B. Hale, I. Jackson. Officers of the Olintun Council C.00F,.,are 'Chief Counsellor, O. Johnson; vice G. B. Hanley; Record- er, D. S. Cook; treasurer, H. Hill; Prelate, R. Jenkins; Marshall, W. J. Miller; warden, D. MacDonald; guard, D. Barr; secretary, 3. W, Hill; audit- ors, uditors, R,' J. Draper and J. W. 11111; representatives to Grand 'Council, 1), S. Cock. C. C. Rance goes to North Bay the end of the week. • Charlie Tisdall and Tom Rance at- tended the Bachelor's Ball in Sea- forth. *. , 4, THE CLINTON NEW ERA 1`•riday, January 4, "1907 Hodgens Bros. have sold their clothing business to A. J. 'Morrish and John Croaks, *Miss Agnes Ohidletyi has been en- gaged to succeed Miss Waterworth as teacher at the Collegiate, C. Me-, Kinnon has handed the board MS resignation, Miss Hattie Trick has been engag- ed to ,teach at Rusearnbe, Essex County at a salary of $400.; tClinton defeated Goderich 6-5 in a• group OHA game. Clinton line-up: Goal, Johnson; • point, J. McKenzie; cover point, .Copp; rover, J. Doherty;. left wing, C'. Moore; centre, C. Shep- pard; right wing, 'Cole. The same team was, defeated a fern' nights later in Goderieh,• The following have been taking' part in the holiday shoot sponsored by Clinton Gun Club J E. Cantelon, A. J. Morrish, G. Overberry, 3. Ire- land; P. Foster, W. Collier, W. Fost- er, O. Hall, J. E. Hovey, R. Graham, N. Ball, G. East, J. Johnston, E. Lawson;' R, Downs, W. Holmes. Miss Blanche Shepherd has been engaged to teach at Hyde Park at a 1 W. N. Counter Counter's For Finer Jewellery For Over Half a Century hr Huron County CUNINGHAME Florist Season's Greetings With sincere appreciation of pleasant relations during the past year, we extend to you our New. Year's Greetings. May 1947' bring continued friendship, happiness and lasting peace. salary of $500, and Mise Grace Shep- herd''has been re-engaged at Lam- beth, also for $500 salary. Miss Agnes ''Scott slipped and broke her arm on Friday last. Tom McRae. Detroit, is spending the holidays at his !home here. Mr. artid Mrs. 0. L. Paisley will be. "at home" to their friends on Jan. nary 17. An. Tnstitution for Community Service The Beattie Funeral • Home • Batterbury St. E. GEO. B. BEATTIIE Clinton, Ont. 3~ Good Reasous 3 Why You Should Vote for LIG�y •F+W V 3 , q . i 1,. . �. � �HAV"KINS FOR Public Utilities Commissioner F 0 R 1947-48 1 A Experienced Man for a Job Requiring Experience 2 --Reports of Commission Meetings Should be Published; the Ratepayers Have a Right to Know 3 --Annual Rebate to Town from Profits of Waterworks System If in need of Transporation, phone 244 or 470 VOTE HAWKINS ..•,e..,,*w VOTE IIKAINVYNNNNAIWI RE-ELECT NOTT AS REEVE FOR 1947 Let Hint Finish the Job! Z—I have served your interests faithfully as Reeve during the past year, and have represented you in Huron County Council to the best of my ability. Among my accomplishments have been the secur- ing grants to Clinton Spring Show and the retention of the $25,000.00 grant to Clinton Public Hospital after a hard fight. You all .know my stand on the building of a new Court House at Goderich. 2—The Town Council has been working on the housing situation in Clinton for the past six months, and have had representatives here from Ottawa making survey. We expect early actionon this matter, leading to a relief of the housing shortage, in town. 3 -The present Council has been in close touch with the sewerage project and the members have putin a busy year in consequence. I feel that experience is very important in this regard, and I stand for early completion in a manner satisfactory to all citizens. 4-1 favor a progressive policy to awake Clinton a better place in which to live by attracting industries and business firms. 5—I stand for a practical business approval to the town's problems by a practical businessman. I wish to thank the electors for the confidence placed in me a year ago. T have tried to merit that support, and solicit a continuance of your faith for another year;. PHONE 379 FOR. TRANSPORTATION AND INFORMATION ON ELECTION DAY, MONDAY, JAN. 6. VOTE G. WNOTT FOR REEVE .