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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1947-03-06, Page 2?A:G•E TWO CLINTON Ni WS -RECORD Clinton News -Record THURSDAY, MAROH 6, 1947 The Clinton 'New Era The Clinton News -Record Established 1865 I9stablished 1878 Amalgamated 1924 PUBLISIHED EVERY THURSDAY AT CLINTON, ONTARIO, CANADA In the Heart pf Huron County An independent Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of the Town of Clinton and Snerounding District MEMBER: Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association Ontario -Quebec Division, OWNA SUBSORiIPTI.ON RATES: In advance—in Canada and Great Britain one year, $2; nine months, $1.50; six months, $1; three months, 60 cents; one month, 20 cents; single copies, 5 cents; in Unrated States. one year, $2.50; eine months, $2; six months, 1;.i.35; three- inontlhs, 70 cents; one month, 25 ,'€eats. Authorized as .second class nail, Post Oiffice Department, el Ottawa Advertiairng Rate and Detailed Circulation Cards on Request Sworn Circulation •et October 31, 1946, . 1,808 R. S. A,TKEY - - Editor and Publisher b .her THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 1947 RURAL MAIL COURIERS AND BONUSES len Canada's system of rural mail delivery was Wliana u ' � '.� , "tenders' g rated, the prince a of"Menders was re- cognized, whereby the Successful applicant was usually the one whose tender was the lowest. As pointed nut by The Petrolia Advertiser -Topic, at each successive period when the Government called for new tenders, other applicants, acquainted with the amount already being paid the courier, contested for ,the jib on +a cutthroat com- petitive basis and usually discovered it did not pay and petitioned the Government for more money. Apparently. the Governanent's plan was to let them "sweat it out." However, the Post Office Departmeanit did recognize the higher cost of living anld car repairs and inaugurated a system of bonuses. The matter leas been faired on the floor of the House of Commons, where some astonishment was evinced when the Postmaster General ,Stated that are could not' answer the question's concerning his department. It was stated that the question of bonuses paid was pretty much "up in the air"—who got kiliem, when they were awarded, bard the !amounts involved. One member ,charged that 'a courier in his distriet whose contract was for $600 received $400 bonus, and another member urged adoption of a common yard- stick for paying couriers, some of whom are paid from $36 to $54 per mile. He wanted to know why it would not be possible to 'adapt the plan proposed by the couriers themselves and pay on a $50 mileage basis. Mail couriers should be paid a decent salary, but in order to do so the "tender" system :should be scrapped. Why not hire them on a. basis sskn'lar to that employed in the ett es and towns? We agree with The Advertiser --Topic that the job should be for fife or until pensionable age, so that some degree of permanency would be attached to it. 0 0 0 THE NEED IS GREAT eginming Monday, March 3, the Canadian Red Cross Society is making its first major National Appeal for funds since the end of the war with an objective of $5,000,000 for 1947. This represents the ininimum amount required to finance a peacetkne programme it Canada true to the objects of the Red Cross Charter: "In time of Peace or War to carry on and ,assist in work for the improvement of health, the prevention of disease, and the mitigation of suffering." This peacetime plea for funds represents a challenge to the people of Canada. . . 'an opportunity to voice appreciation in terms of dollars and cents for outstanding ser lee rendered our fighting men by the Canadian Red Cross during the war years. Now the Sadnety is turning to the needs of peace and the alleviation of human suf- fering in Canada. Surplus wartime funds, under the War Charities Aot, eannnarked for and ;being ,spent on war relief, oanlnot be used for this purpose. With the money to be raised in the next few weeks the Red Cross plans to provide aid to Veterans ... more Outpost Hospitals on the'tfrondiens of Canada ... a FREE National Blood Transfusion Service ... Crippled Children's work a stronger Junior Red Cross and extend such services. as Pint Aid, Horne Nursing, Swimming Instruc•. tion; Nutrition and facilities for Disaster Relief. Mayor A. J. McMntreay has been requested and agate has consented to act as local •Camapaign Chairnnan ikl will start a drive for Red Cross memberships in this dilSltridt next week. In +the meantime, donations may be made alt any bank. O 0 0 EDITORIAL COMMENT Thought for Today—A Morse -can't pull while it's kicking; a horse ea n't kick while it's pulling; so let's pull anhonest load : and not bother about the kicking. O 0 0 The first day of Marsh may have com'e in like a. lamb, but the first week of March certainly did nat. The tie-up this week was most eognplete and record-breaking and will not be equalled for some time to carne. O © 0 Aninnals are indeed fortunate, for lvIother Nature provides them each year with a new spring outfit, free of charge. In most cases, it its a change from a heavy fur coat to a much lighter one of a similar colour, but often of a different shade. O 0 0 1CtiinMon new has a: "salaried." 'Town Connell — $50 per year each. There should be no excuse for 'amember lacking interest in his work. The only criticism we have to offer is that .the Mayor should receive snore than. the 'ot'hers. Town officials also received a boost. O 0 0 The housing .shortage, which was ?gtven some dis- euseion by Clinton Town Omura at itsMarchmeeting Monday evening,, 'deservesvery thoughtful consideration here. It is to be hoped that some conistn active plan will be forthcoming on the part of the Town iCouncil, Chamber otf Conunerce, or individuals. O 0 0 In jumping the minimum price of all tisliheat to the farmers up to the British contract level of $1.55 per bushel, the Oanaadiann Government has assumed, .on behalf of the taxpayer, the cost of supplying wheat for the domestic market at sa sufficiently low domestic consumption. Ad- ditional cost to the treaisury is each/rated at between ten and twelve million dollars, or a total subsidy of 'about 30 inxllions a year. Letters'to the EDITOR DENIES APPOINTMENT leditor, Clinton NFWIS'4iilTCO'ORD, Clinton, Ontario DIE e lit SIR: In contradiction of your headliner of February .27, regarding the 'en- gagement of Mn:. A. C, Robinson as bandmaster to ,the Clinton Legion Band, may I state that no knowledge of such an appointment has coupe lye - fore any of our meetings through our band. committee. Therefore on this first day of March, as ,president of the Cni'nton Branch of the Legion, I rule .all acts of unauthorized persons, acting on behalf of the band without consent of the committee and their endorse. meat by the branch tobe absolutely out of pxder. (Signed) ---GEORGE WILSON, President, 'Clinton• Bran nch Canadian. Legion. Brumfield,, Ont., March 1, 1547. 0 THANKS FOR SUPPORT Editor, lashed ley the returns made, bF ret Clinton NEWS -RECORD DEAR SCR: Canada' 166,000 Girl •Guides an Boy Scouts are grateful to the own- ers and personnel of the Newspapers throughout the country ,for their sup- port of Boy Scout -Girl .Guide Week in 1947. On thein• behalf we extend personal thanks and good •iv'ishes. Yours sineerel�y+, (Signed)—MARY F. BLSH•OP 'Cor the Guides; LEONARD RD L. JOHNSON, for the !Scouts. Wartime Prices Board Answers Questions Concerning Regulations Q:—•L bought some corn • syrup re- cently.. In one tore I did not have }o surrender any coupons, but it another store the clerk asked me for coupons. Is it true that corn 'syrup is rationed? A:—Corn syrup is rationed. You must surrender coupons to legally •purchase it. * * * Q:—I.e. looking over my ration book I. have •discovered that, sugar coupons S51 to S56 are missing. 1 reser Mr. and Mrs .C'. S•, Hawke enter- used them because they are nut yet tanned a nember of friends at their valid. :How may I attire coupons ,home. A. colleotion ,was taken for to make up for these? Missions, A:—We e regret Itha-t these coupons nee,George Billings s ilei' at cannot be replaced because they..:eni- home of her'daughter, 'Mrs. Frank dently were detaohed by a store elerk +(loves on Friday. Rev, D. N. Mc - instead, et eowpons S26 to S30,' The Games assisted byRev, C. L. Bilker last earned eenpons were the first conducted the sevice.. Pallbearers in Book six to' become valid on Sept- were Georeg Shipley„ C. B. Hale, C. enitber 19th. This was in the middle G. Middleton, and 001. H. T. Ranee. of the canning season and many, Dr, an'd .Mrs Kay and grandson, housewives used their books to par- (Lapeer. Mich.; and Miss• Libby Gili- chase the full aerournt of sugar. Crroe- .brigs,• Toionrto, along with members eryn clerks tnaeeustomed to he t new lop ,tate farcnily an town, celebrated book, in resins cases,. detached ooinp- .th " i From Our Early Files 25 YEARS AGO ' °IiO CLINTON NEWS -RECORD - Thursday, March '9, 1922 Joseph .Ci'ich Townsend died at his home on Saturday. :Rev. S. Ander- son conducted the service with Iddo and Eli ,Crioh, A. McGregor, J. L. and Bert Kerr and Col. H. T. Ranee acting as pallbearers. ons 5511. to �S56. They are„not ,being replaced because sugar has era -owlet been purchased with them, The fact that these columns were actually de- tached by store clerks has been estab- a• . and wholesale dealers. e1 f th d hfi.h1 d ' r a er's 83. d Q:.—Can you tell .me the ceiling price'of shortening?' A: --The ceiling price of shortening varies according to the brand. If you would give us details of the name of the brand and your dealer we would be ,pleased to check and give you the proper ceiling price. 0 0 / LEditor,IQUOR CONTROL BILL NO. 126 Clinton News -Record, DEAR 18111: We noticed a report of an address by Attorney -General Blackwell at a meeting in Toronto before the On- tario Hotelmen's Association on January 20. Mr. Blackwell presumed that there was not a'corporal's guard of out-and-out dry prohibitionists- in Ontario. A .few days previous Mr. Drew in a radio address announced that the bill would be put into operation on January 1, 1947. The impression seems to be given by Mr. Drew and Mr. Blackwell that there would not be any mare drinking than previously and that the traffic would be "controlled.” In the first place, Mr. ,Drew and his government had no mandate from the people to bring down .such a bill. No thought or intimation was ex- pressed at the last election that the Government had such a bill in mind. It :simply was railroaded through the House and the temperance forces had no opportunity of ;presenting .then' views although there was a strenuous effort to do so. The council of the -City of Toronto desired to . submit a referendum to the citizens et the elections on Jan. uary 1, 1947, but that move was nip- ped in the bud, making it impossible to do so. Yes, the Government is acting to control the voice of the people us well as the liquor traffic. tAl similar trick was played on the citizens of Toronto under Hon, How- ard G. Ferguson. Mr. Ferguson was sent home by the voice of the people. Our brave boys went overseas and fought 'for liberty of speech and a Christian demoeracy and now the boys who have come home are deprived the right of franchise in •cities of 50,000 and ever. The more you open the sluice gates the more water will flow through, but "we are going to control the traffic and there will be no more drinking." Why are the breweries enlarging their plants 50 per cent if not to be ready to supply the increased de. retireords.d? Actions speak louder than w We are told that the cocktail bars and services in restaurants will help to entertain our tourists. Yes, we must look after our tourists whether we in Ontario like it or not. These open -wide sluice gates will make for more drunken drivers, mere accidents on our highways, more hos- pital room, more police courts, mare delinquents on our Streets, more di- vorce courts, more venereal diseases, more crime in every c'+ort. for as alcohol enters a man's brain his high- er morals are stifled, and his lower or fleshly elements are accelerated: so that a man is never at his best. More money going out for drink anti less nut to buy food and clothing Alcohol is surely •roan's worst enemy.' The Government of Great Britain bats recently pulled in its belt and in- tends to ration down the sale of beer 50 per cent to conserve grain to meet their actual needs for food, and we in Ontario' have increased our rations shout the same amount. We hear a constant cry in many lands for more bread to meet the dire needs of the faanishine millions and we are enlarging our destruction of grain, regardless of the crying needs of our overseas neighbors. but what do the breweries and distillers and the Government care as long as they see the mighty dollar coming Q: --Isn't there a ceiling. price on canned salmon? I paid 35 cents for a half pound can. If there is a ceil- ing what is it? A:—There is a ceiling price on canned salmon but it varies according to type. In. London the ceiling for one-half ,pound tins is approximately 33 cents for fancy sockeye, 25 cents for fancy cohoe and 15 emits for fancy pink. Fancy pink pound tins have an approximate 28 cents ceiling. Prices in outlying areas may be dif- ferent to London prices because of freight charges. in?' bit. Drew holds the position of Minister of Education; we hope that he will put into the curriculum of schools the sane teaching with regard to the danger of alcohol beverages, otherwise we fear his 'position will not have the best influence In the rising generation. This Fascist Government will have an end one of these days. We loyal, liberty -loving citizens of Canada re- sent it most strenuously and do not intend to live under its sway much longer. This system has resurrected more dry votes than have been raised in a generation and they will speak loudly when the time comes at the ballot box. .And then, 14it', Drew and Mr. Backwell will know whether there is a corporal's guard or not of dry votes in Old Ontario. Our democracy believes in a Gov- ernment of the people, by the people and for the people. (Signod)—J. B. LOBB Clinton, February, 1947. NOTES:. The NEWS -RECORD takes no responsibiiity 'whatever for opin- ions implied or expressed in "Letters to the Editor." Such letters are pub Iished in good faith. —The .Editor. ,fy' . pGdd"''ti"" IG SAYS: YOUR IUSAL WORTH 18 YOUR ABILITY TO EARN Multiply the monthly amount you are now eartt• ing by the months you'll live from now until you are 65. Quite a sun', isn't it? You should protect this fortune ofyour earning, capacity, A Dominion Life Policy will ensure your depend- ents continuance of your Income, or provide a fund for you on retirement. LETS TALK THIS OVER Basil B. Pocklington Rattenbury St. Phone 473 • • • J/nrnl889 MEN We have received another small shipment of those famous watches that are known and renowned throughout the world—THE MIDO MULTIFORT, automatic self- winding watch that winds as you go, waterproof, sbock protected, non-magnetic, precision movement, luminous dial and hands, unbreakable crystal, models with or with- out sweep second hand. PRICED FROM $60.00 UP. FOR LADIES we are showing th latest models in WA.LTHAM WATCHES which have for generations been re- garded as masterpieces of fine quality and value. These beautiful accurate Walthams are PRICED FitOM $65.00 UP. You are cordially invited to conte in and see our display of fine Watches. (Watches subject to Government purchase tax) BRACELETS, CORDS, STRAPS, EXPANSIONS FITTED QUICKLY TO ,ALL TYPES OF WATCHES W.N. Counter Counters for Finer Jewellery for Over Half a Century in Huron County T yestel•- 'day. John Gibbings, in sees of alis Years, enjoys excellent health. He lovas the first white baby born in Clinton. .The Scouts have re -organized, The committee named- is: Chairman, J. W. Treleaven; secretary -treasurer, A. Sinclair; and Mr. Summeihays M. T. Corless and F. Livermore. A. F. Johns is the new scoutmaster and his assistants are Bert Sloman, F &rotors and Gordon hall with Ferg- uson Gerter. Robert Middleton, Jack Match and Kenneth Roberton as Patrol Leaders. Stewart Taylor is Chibmaster. Mr. and Mrs, E. W. Morrison and little daughter spent Sunday in Hensall. Mrs. J. Shepherd and Mrs. Alice Robson have returned from visiting in Lansing, Mich. * 5 THE OLINTON NEW E7RA. Thursday, March 9, 1922 Mrs. Roy Ball, Mervin. Hanly and Lorne Stephenson are representing the Orange Order at the Grand Lodges in Sarnia. James Cook 'and William Grant are today ,playing checkers with two gentlemen from Lucknow in the checker marathon. At a recent public meeting, Charles Middleton, G. Hicks, J. Diehl and. A. T. Cooper were appointed a com- mittee to look into the matter of a community shed. idtt the annual .meeting of the Hos- pital Board, Mrs. A. T. Cooper. Mrs. J. E. Hovey, Mrs. William Plummteel, Miss F. Cuninghame and Miss M. Torrance were arpointed members for three years, Mrs. N. W. Tre- war•the is president. Alex Eagleson had an .energenoy operation cn Monday. Mrs. George McLennan has return- ed from a month's visit with rela- tives in Detroit. The many friends of Miss Lena Bolton are glad to see that she is able to be out again. Mrs. C. H. Bartliff has been visit- ing her slaughter, Miss Jewell Bart- liff and other relatives in Toronto. NEW POSTMASTER DUNGANnION—Alvin Sherwood, Dungannon, has been 'appointed post- master and• will take over his new duties this spring. He assumes the post left vacant by the death of Thomas Stothers in January. The postmaster -elect is a veteran of the RCAF who served overseas. We are glad to report that Mrs. W. L. Johnson is improving nicely after her recent illness. tbos A. D. Beaton has been renew, ing acquaintances in Whitechurch. * 40 YEARS AGO THE: CLINTONNF W E S- RN1COStp 'Thursday, March 7, 1907 The Princess 'Victoria i r C rile'of the A.O.P. have elected their: officers as follows: Chief companion, Lottie Appleby; sub companion, Miss M. Danford secretary, Miss S. Slo- m•atl; treasurer, Mrs. W. a. Brown; R guide, Miss M. Livermore: L, guide, Miss L. Harrisoli; I. guard. Miss S, Powell; 0. guard, .Mrs. Lizzie Cud - more; physician, Dr. C. W. Thompson, At their first social evening last Fri day the following took part in the 1programme:'James Dunford, F. Liver- more, Miss N. Herman, George Grundy, ,Misses Mangey Lappine and Zada McRae, F. Grundy, B. O. Chap- man, Miss E. Hoover, Stewart Jack- son, Miss. Lucy Grant, Miss ,Clete Ford, W. G. Campbell and George. McCullough. Masses Cantelon and Potts. . are opening a millinery, store in the build- ing belonging to T. Jackson Sr, R. Graham, W. J. Steven Jackson, and C. E. Dowding were curling in Goderieh 'yesterday. John Sparrow has retmtned from a business trip to Alameda, Sask. The Markets were: Wheat 70e to 72c: oats 37c to 38c• peas 70c to 75e; barley 45e to 50e; butter 20e to 21c; eggs 20c to 22c; hay $1.2; live hogs $6.40 to $6.45. THE CLINTON NFW ERA Friday, March 8, 1907 A race is taking place at the Clin- ton rink on Monday night with the following 'taking part:.. rat men J. Scruton, H. ' Fitzsimons, B. Fitzsim- ons, James Weise, James Mann. A. J. Holloway, Mr. Otummerhayes; Lean men= -.George Barge, A. J. Grigg, lfr. McConnell, J. Wick, N. Fitzsimons, Paul Freeman, W. J. Tozer.' Valentine Townsend who has been delivery clerk fox W. T. O'Neil has gone to Toronto today to try his for- tunes. Charles .Carter is taking his Mace. `. Mrs. Dd. Carter is recuperating nicely after a bad, attack of bronchitis and pneumonia. Albeit Seeley is installing a gas- oline engine at Waltaeeburg this week. Miss Rey end Miss Castel stol have to their duties at IIodgenBros. John Moffatt has taken a poetit'itllt in :Dundas. Miss Ehnma Stephenson, who is a teacher at North Bay, has been called home to nurse her mother, Mrs. John Stephenson who is seriously ill. Miss Blanche McIlveen has been visiting in Hensall. Mr. and 'Mrs. W. J. Treleaven and daughter have arrived in .town from Alnionte. Mr. Treleaven began his. duties at the CUT on Mtmday. RELIABILITY is of utmost importance in funeral service. You can depend on Beattie• funeral service forprompt, reliable service at any hour. The Ileatie Funeral Home Phone 184W Rattenbury St. E. Clinton 1 BRONCHOZONE Works fast on Hard Tight Coughs IMPORTANT Take Your Haliver Capsule Daily Kodaks RAYMONDS NUTS are delicious Films — (Developing McCORMICK'S SPECIAL CHOCOLATES W. S. R. HOLME YOUR REXALL DRUG STORE oft RED CROSSheIp is neede In frontier districts of Canada the nearest hospital or doctor may be a hundred miles or more away. Over twenty years ago the ` Red Cross began establishing outpost hospitals and nursing stations, in these remote regions. Today a whole chain of Outpost Hospitals can be found in the frontier districts of the Dominion; They bring medical science within reach of these isolated communities. Hundreds of thousands of patients "Donations to this appeal can he left at have been treated in these day hospitals, including thousands of confinement cases. These hospitals also serve as health centres for their communities, carrying on medical inspection in the schools and organizing clinics for the children. Your help', is needed to main- tain and expand this vital work. Stand behind the; Red Cross, and help bring medical aid to your fellow -Canadians pioneering on Canada's frontiers. Give NOW .:. give generously, your local banks" CANADIAN RED CROSSLoordohfrmeroteeewaid-eke itta�w•}., Clinton Campaign Chairman - At J. McMurray