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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1947-02-13, Page 2Pa E' TWO Clinton News -Record The ClintonNew Era The Clinton News -Record Established 1865 Estabiilhed, 1878 Amalgamated 1924 PUBLISU EVERY 'THURSDAY 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 MEMBER: Canadian'Weekl Ontario -Quebec shjwwspapera Association Q ion Divdsion, CWNA ,SUtBSORLPTIOON RATES: In advance -lin Canada and Great .Britain: itne year, $2; nine months, $1.50; •six months, $1; three months, 60 cents; one month, 20 Bents; single copies, 5 cents; in United States. one year, $8.50;. nine months, $2; six months, $1.35; three months, 70 cents; one month, 25 cents Authorized as second class mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa Advertising Rate and Detailed Circulation Cards on Request Sworn Circulation et October 31, 1946, . 1,808 It. S. ATKEY .. - - Editor and Publisher THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1947 A LONG TRADITION #the executive of Clinton Chanilber of 'Commerce Town.a azo �i eetiin theeis eected at 'the ergo l t on m g dWien Council Chamber airtight, an initial steep will have been taken in the establishment of (what should prove to be an in'stituti'on that ultimately will be of great benefit to the community. But, of course, when all is said !anrl done, the success of the Chamber ''will depend, in the last ualelysi6, on the measure of cooperation which is extended by its individual members and the communit'y as a whole. Formation of a Chamber of Comm'erc'e in Clinton follows a long and (hon'orab'le tradition. In the early days of trade and commerce, as we knoiw it, there were formed the medieval guilds. Their •mernhers-tthe merchants and artisans—engaged in the .leaking and handling of every- day! necessities. Here, in embryonic form, was the Chamber of Commerce of today. To preserve a standard of work- manship, to protect the employer and employee, to ar- range better terms of barter and exchange, and to develop the domestic industries of the manor, these guilds cane into existence. Such trade guilds still persist in Great :Britain in, for example, the hall marking of the goldsmiths and silversmiths, while in Switzerland, there survive the commercial guilds of four and five hundred years ago. About dile !middle of the 17th Century, the name Chamber of Commerce took on ;general sign1ficance, and such organizations became effective commercial institutions in France and other parts 'of 1±3uarape. The existing govern- ments encouraged their development by allowing the then Ch'amiber of Commerce to be supported by the income derived from the licensing of merchants and manufacturers doing business in the area served. These Chambers were thus semi-official organizations, and this quasi -govern- mental nature still charatterizes the 'Chambers , of Com- merce in continental Europe. It is the Angio -Saxon race which has been respon- sible for the development of Board of Trade and Chambers of Commerce 'as we 'know tlhem today, that is, voluntary organization's without governsnent affiliation. These organizations came into existence over a widely scattered area in the latter 'pant of the 18th Century, and Canada Shares in their early history. In the Channel Islands, ,and bathe the British Isles, in the towns of Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester and Lon- don, Chambers of Commerce in that order came into being about 1750. The United States witnessed their growth following the formation of a New York State ,organiz'a:tion about 1768. A Canadian historian; however, may be quoted as follows: "'Strange as it may seem, in 1750, the year after Halifax was founded, merchants banded to- gether and .formed an 'Association for the Benefit of Trade'." Shortly after the turn of the 19th Century, members of that continuing Association conferred with business men in Quebec City and in Montreal, on the foranation of Board of Trade in those two cities. From these beginnings the movement grew until today there are 'active Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce in snore than 200 communities across the Dominion. Many sinaller towns in Canada are without a Board of Trade or Chamber of Commerce. The neeil for such en organization is 'being clearly felt and expressed; their lack is manifest in the failure to get many things done that are of interest and benefit. Clinton seems to be one of these communities, and the solution seems to point very definitely in the direction of a Chamber of Commerce' EDITORIAL COMMENT Thought for Today—Quarrels would not last long if the fault was only on one side. Locall merchants would be showing a !true spirit of cooperation if they compiled with the Town Council's request to keep 'their cars and trucks back of the street ane to allow the power snowplow to make its rounds. Prom boilermaker to Governor-General seems 'a long way, but that is the ,road travelled by William John Mc - Kell, Socialist premier of New South Wales, who has become the Ding's representative in. Australia, The chief criticism seems to be that the higih 'office of Governor- General should have been kept outside politics. © 0 Apropos •of tonight's meeting' in Clinton. to further organization of a Chamber of Commerce, here is the definition of a Chamber of Commerce as suggested by the national body: "It is an organization of forward looking citizens created for the purpose of promoting the commercial, industrial, agri'cult'ural and civic welfare of your community." What a difference two weeks can !make!! At the end of .J aivary residents of Clinton and district Were revelling in weather of springlike temperament, while dur- ing urh g the past week, King Winter really has been holding sway. The Cldti!mers shake their heads very 'knowingly and exclaim: "Just like the old days!" Nearly seven feet ofsnow since November its a lot in any m'an's front yard -- or on his sidewalk! y 0 © 0 Tlie Mayor has formally proclaimed next week—'that of Sunday, February 16, to Sunday; February 23—as "Boy Scout -Girl Guide Week" in Clinton. Every eitizen should cooperate in giving the Boy Scouts and Girl Guides their just dues. "Theirs is the future!" In cooperation with the Local Association, The NEWS -RECORD plans to publish special'articles, pictures and . ,advertising in next week's i's'sue to recognize- the Occasion'. ouurON Narra-mmuowm CilleSNAPSNOT GUILD HOW FAST IS FAST? ifs No need for fast shutter speeds here. Panera in9 "stopped?'opPed?' this racer A SIf any good photographer. He'll .4-3- telI you that all the gadgets in the world won't help the man who isn't able to take a good, sharp, brilliant picture with a simple box camera. Chances aro he'll tell you, too, that your Brownie can do a good bit more than you realize. For example, let's consider panor- ainnling—"panning" in photographic slang. "Panning" is a trick; it re- quires some practice; but It pays off. For "panning" is a means of get- ting good action pictures without using cameras with high shutter speeds. While it isn't suited to many types of action and it results In a blurred background, it can he used where action Is continuous and fol- lows a prescribed course. Take a look at that number 4? on the tail of the race* in today's pic- ture. Then stop for a minute and estimate what shutter .speed you think you would need to "stop" a racing car in this way as it whizzed around the track. • You say 1/1,000-1/400? Wrong. For today's picture was made with an exposure of 1/50 of a second. And, as you probably know, the average box camera shutter speed is approximately 1/35. But don't fuel badly if you guessed wrong. For today's picture was made by "panning" and Without panning you probably would have needed a shutter speed of 1/1,000 to stop the car. "Panning" is particularly suited to pictures of this type. It's Bane by following the action with your camera and snapping the shutter as you follow it. The ;trick is to glue• your eye to the viewfinder, spot your subject as it approaches; pivot your bead and shoulders so as to, keep the subject centered in the Tinder and click the shutter without interrupting your pivot. The result, like the picture above, will show a streaked background from the movement. But because you were moving the camera at a rate which was constant in relation to the subject speed, the subject will be"'stopped." And those streaks in the blurred background addto the sense of speed. Why not give it a try? John van Guilder Letters to the EDITOR LIKES GETTING PAPER Editor, Clinton News -Record, Clinton, Ont. DEAR SIR: Enclosed you will find $2 for the THURSDAY, k,N.IBRITA t7t 13, 104t From Our Early Files 25 YEARS ACO` PRE ,CIANTO95 NEWS -RECORD Thursday, F'ebruary.1:G, 1922 One of the oldest natives of the district, Miss Eliza Mouittaestle'r pas- sed away on Tuesday. 'Service 'was conducted in :St, Paul's Anglican Church. Pallbearers were A. J. Tyn- dall, H. D. Cameron, H.: B Chant, G, D. McTaggart. W. J. Paisley and Col. H. T. Rance. W. J. 1MeEnyan who recently re- turned from the West has gone into partnership with his brother, Murray M;cEwan in the tailoring business. Evans—In Clinton on ,February 7, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Evans, a son. Miss, Susie Sloman is visiting in Toronto for a few days, Miss Marion Andrews is visiting her sister, Mrs, F. I. Gillies, Kitch- ener. M. T. Corless and •w T: ffawkins are in Hamitlon attending . the Hard- ware Concention,, The Markets were:Wheat, $1.17; oats, 45e; barley, 50c; buckwheat, 70c; eggs, 40c to 41c; butter, 35c to 37c; live hogs, $12.00•. Messes iBeattie have arrived' in town and 'sire preparng for the spring millinery opening. O. D. Bouek has purchased a house in Toronto and will move his 'fancily there at Easter. subscription to The NEWS -RECORD. The paper comes quite regularly and needless to say we enjoy the home news. We particularly enjoyed your account of the :trip down through the Maritimes. The weather is quite cold—as low as 38 degrees below around Edmunston, N.B„ but we have scarcely any snow et all. Thank you, (Signed)—Mrs. G. R. MASON 15 Mountain ;Road, Moncton, N.B. Valentine Gift Suggestions Her A beautiful string of pearls—single, double or For er three strand. A dainty gold or sterling silver heart -shape locket. A lovely heart -shaped Valentine Compact. A smart Lapel or Wrist Watch, many kinds, shapes and styles to choose from. Dresser Set consisting of Brush, Comb and Mirror—we hare the finest selection we have shown in years, Earrings in dainty gold heart -shape, as well as many others. A georgcous BLUEBIRD DIAMOND RING—we have a complete stock of these famous rings at all prices. For 1Pen & Pencil Set, Signet or Birthstone Ring, Wrist M Watch, Ronson Lighter, Billfold, Cigarette Case, Pipe, Tobacco Pouch, Brush Set, Utility Case, Field Glasses, Sifon, Jigger, Table Lighter, Barometer, Waldemar Knife or Chain, Collar and Tie Set. W.N. Counter Counters for Finer Jewellery for Over Half a Century in Rulon County for boo nada Arun yarn tslepkovos Venom* eons brief. Si -Space your cies. 1iyAvoid "listenleo to," ,{i CIve righbof-way to emergency saes. THIS YEAR ALONE we are spending $3,500,000 so that more farms will have telephones with fewer people on each )rue: For the best telephone service, remember the master rale; "Do unto others as you would like them to 'do to you ---and do it first!" THsi BILL TIILEP IONS COMPANY OF CANADA • THE CLINTON NEW ERA. Thursday, February 16; 1922 W. S. R. lTolnies. chairman of the Public School Board and A. J. Mor- rish. were in Toronto interviewing the Board of Education. Mrs. T. MeGarva had the misfor- tune to trip in her bedroom and fractured her right i'eg: Gitizens were shocked to learn of the death in Peterllwro of Nis. "Ike" Rattenbury, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. if. Holloway. Considerable damage was done at the Cuninghame greenhouse on Fri - clay last when fire broke out. The blaze was discovered by Murray Me - Ewan. The quickness of the fire 1 brigade and neighbors saved the place from complete destruction. ,Stewart Scott left this week for Toronto.. Mayor David Cantolon is in Toronto on the town's business. Mrs, Albert Seeley was at home to her friends at her new home on Huron St. on Friday Last. George Roberton attended the an- nual meeting of the London Life In- surance Co. at London on Ft•idiay. Mis. E. Herman and daughter, Mrs. Lewis are visiting Rev. Frank Her- man, Barrie. Wartime Prices Board Answers Questions Concerning Regulations ;+ 40 YEARS AGO TIM CLINTON NEWS -RECORD Thursday, February 14, 1907 Mrs. 3, B. RnmbalI has been ap- pointed representative of the Bell Telephone in ,Clinton, succeeding her late husband'. The Collegiate Boar d is composed of the £bilowing: J. Fair, M. D. 'Mc- Taggart, ,Rev, C. R. Gonne, W. Jack- son, J. Scott, D. A. Forrester and J. Ransford. Barrister W. Brydone was in God- erieh on Tuesday. Mrs, W. P. Counter and baby have .returned' from vis•.ting in Seaforth. Misses Lela IIoever and Lily Coats and Messrs. Stewart Jackson and 011ie Meliveen took part in the pro- gramme at the '-.'laconic At Heine in Hensan., Mr. and M's. John Carter left TL esd'ay for Brandon, Mart, where a situation straits Mr. Carter. A.. J". liforrish and John Crooks Q: With .the recent increase al- lowed various oils and shortenings 'that is the prrsent ceiling price of a pound of shortening? ' • A,:—The ceiling price may vary according to the brand and the in- creased price cannot be charged the consumer until the retailer has paid for this product. Stocks on hand in retail stores when the price increase was announced must ba sold at or below the former ceiling, If you will send us the name of the brand and the name of the dealer selling you the shortening we shall be glad to check and give you the information you desire. Q:—Could you tell me if restaur- ants have been allowed to increase the 'mice of a ham sandwich? {i.: ---If the ham is hot the price may be increased five cents. 11 it is cook- ed, cold 'ham the price may not be in- creased under the recent allowances for means. e r• * Q: Inas there been any recent permission granted bakers to increase the price.of brown bread? A: --No. Bread of all kinds includ- ing white, vitamin B Canada approved bread, brown bread, whole wheat bread, cracked wheat bread and rye bread are still at their basic period levels. • nave been barna 14 Toronto. 3. W. Newcombe has been having extensive improvements made in his et,,i The ':,c•;,c«i' re 'painters, and c :c r hangers rave sil been' at viebt. A. Hooper has presented W. J. Currie with a cheque for $15 for in- juries received from a kick from a horse., George Swallow is to give an ad- dress on "Killing. dressing and mar. kiting fowl" at tee Poultry' Assee. iation meeting next week, * :i THE OLBNTON NEW ERA Friday, February! 15, 1907 Jackson Manufacturing Co. had to close down for a few days owingto the burning out of their dynamo, Mrs. John Bean had a very nasty tumble at the Post Office but for- tunately was not injured, W. Robb, A. D, Beaton and Mrs. W. H. 1t'ellyar: have all been laid up 'with serious illnesses but are now on the mend. Miss Roselle Livermore has taken a position as cashier and office girl with l4Iosvish and ,Crooks. The C.O.F. are holding a supper at Bartliff's restaurant on Thursday Miss 14/whet Kerr is assisting in Gaderieh ITospital as the head nurse is ill. Following are the officers of the Thresher Co.: President, W. W. Far - rat); vice-president, Dy. W. Gunn; secretary, W. Pinner; • managing director, D. Al Forrester. Pupils cf Mrs. Nelio McHardv- Smith are planning a recital, next week. Those taking part will be Misses Lela Hoover. Helen Doherty, Clete Ford, Lillian Coats, Annie Forrester, Marjorie Lappine and Alice Bell. J. Arthur Sutherland, Goderich, will assist vocally. Misses Elva Potts and Mabel !?ant- elon are is Toronto attending the millinery openings. Consider the choice of a Funeral Director like other services for which you arrange competent attention . . . Courtesy . . . fair prices , .. are the things that count. You can depend on. all Three at The Beattie Funeral Home 184 W Rattenbury St. E. Clinton Br®nchazone Brings Pleasant Prompt Relief For That Bad Cough 50c Every Home Should Have Clinical Thermometer — Hot Water Bottle Thermogene — and Haliver Capsules One a day keeps colds away W. S. R. HOLMES Your Rexall Druggist 11 tcr,_(tC "LOOK i A CHEQUE FROM UNCLE JOHN!" It is Bobby's tenth birthday ...Uncle John has sent hien a cheque. His father explains how Bobby can go to the bank and get cash that very dayt When you make out a cheque, you give an order to your bank to pay the amount specified to the person named. If he lives on the next street, or thousands of miles away, he can take your cheque to his local bank and get the money. He cannot get it without a receipt—his signature on the back of the cheque. If yours is a Current Account, your cheque comes back at the end of the month, and so you have a per- manent record and receipt of the payment. 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