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THURSDAY, MAY 15,194/1
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The Clinton New Era The Clinton News-Reeord
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THURSDAY, MAY 15, 1947.
THE CHAMBER IN OPERATION
4ihiltol1 ,and Ditstrict Chamber of Commerce seems
to +have got off to a fairly igood start. A period
folf
-organization off snatch a 'lady necessarily is
most important, and haste should be made slowly, so
that the found'a'tion for a valualbl+e and lasting contribu-
tion to the life of the community may be well and truly
builded.
The local Chamber of Commerce has had tihe first
ea'1 test of its ability to do the job dor which it in
designed, as indicated by the successful general meeting
of members held Tuesday elvening, and reported else-
where do this issue. The various questions which cams:
up for discussion were given a full airing, every member
having an opportunity to • express his • opinion, and tihe
general feeling was that, .takihig it by and large, con-
siderable, was accomplished.
Indicating the growth of the Chamber, there now
are 72 ,paid up members, 'and the attendance was 55 Tues-
day evening, one or two of (these not yet having joined.
Reports of five standing and one special committee
were presented, including Membership, Public Relations,
Industrial, Retail Merchants; Tourist and Publicity, and
British Flood Relief.. Only two standing committees did
not report, Housing and Agriculture, but these are ex-
pected to get down to business and submit reports at the
next meeting. The members of the committees and those
chosen to report tar them, are to 'be congratulated on
comihug to grips with real problems presenting themselves
hi the community.
The report of the Public Relations Committee, par-
tdcul'ar1y, was an excellent one, and the interest shown
augurs well for future good relations between the towns-
people and tihe personnel of :tihe RCAF Station. The need
existing for suoh an organization as a Chamber of Com-
merce was indicated in adequate fashion in the subjects
discussed by the group representing the Chamber and that
representing the Station. •
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GATHERING FARM STATISTICS
Aresolution passed at the 'annual tmeeting of the
Canadian Federation of Agriculture decided that
thisa>tio
n nit lady work with Government agencies
to make the !tabulation of farm statistics more efficient,
and urged that Provincial and 'local farm organizations
encourage farmers to supply the necessary information.
One of the first requirements of the Food and
Agriculture Organisation in accomplishing its task will
be complete and accurate information regarding the world's
supply of foodstuffs, now and in the future. As one of
the major food -producing countries, Canada must provide
the facts 'about Canadian agricultural production. In order
to 'secure these facts, .the Agricultural Division of the
Dominion Bureau of Statistics is now distributing the 'an-
nuall June survey cards, by ,which it obtains information
• on ,agricultural producing units tihrotighonzt Canada. The
Huron County Federation of Agriculture strongly urges
all farmers to cooperate with the Bureau in completing
and returning the cards as requested. This seems a sen-
sible and helpful suggestion.
It IS felt that some tanners may hesitate to give
information to the Bureau of Statistics on the operation
of 'their own farms, because they might fear that the
'information so ,provided will be used •against them for
taxation purposes. There is absolutely no reason for such
fear, the Federation maintains, as the information given
by farmers to the. Bureau has no connection whatever
'blit& taxation.
The fanner is protected by 'law !against misuse of
Ms return, and his individual return is seen early by
workers in the Dominion and Provincial agricultural
statistical offices, These offices give out to the public
and other Government 'offices, only estimates, and heavy
penalties are provided by law 'agiainst the release of in-
dividualreturns of fanners. Therefore, the Huron County
Federation wholeheartedly invites the utmost cooperation
of the farmers in this respect.
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EDITORIAL COMMENT
Thought for Today It's a long lane that knows
no turnings.
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At long last, Spring seems to be on the way!
Maury farmers in this distmiot have been making splendid
headway with their seeding, but others, situated on low-
lying lands; are still behind.
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Goderich Music Club IS to be congratulated on the
outstanding success of its. sixth ;annual Huron County
Festival of Music. It is gradually becoming a real County
function, with 'the preliminaries baking 'place in other
towns as well as Gtvderioh.
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Officers and members of 'Clinton Collegiate bnstistute
Cadet Corps covered themselves with glory at !their annual
innspection on the Collegiate Campus (last evening. The
inspecting officer expressed himself as well pleased with
their performance. Their training period has been just
one delay .after another.
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It is still not too late to make your contribution to
the local British Flood Relief Campaign for clothing, food
and cash. Although the townwide pick-up took place
yesterday, parcels may still be left at the main depot
in the Town Council Chamber,,Clinton, until Friday
evening, May 16.
Wartime Prices Board
,Answers Questions
Concerning Regulations
Q: -What is the ceiling price of
dairy and creamery butter and what
i$ the difference between them?
A:—The ceiling price on dairy but-
ter is 460 per ;pound prints and the
creamery butter ceiling is 56c per
pound prints. These can easily be
dietingoished by the labels as the
mune of the class of butter fie printed
on the label. Most dairybutter is
sold on the local markets by the
farmers who snake this butter.
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Q: --T have received a notice that
my landlord is going to raise my rent
from $05 to $50, How can he do that
when the legal iincreaee is supposed
to be not more than 10 per cent.
A:—The notice you received is a
copy of your landlord's application
for ,such an increase. This applicat-
ian, mist be considered end epprovad
by the rentals division of the War-
time Prices and Trade Board before
any revised rate is' effected, When
the decision on the application is
made you will be notified by Board
authorities and sent a copy of the
decision,
Q: -I am going to operate a store'
selling soft drinks, confectionery and
other goods. .Must I obtain a license
from the Wartime Prices and Trade
Board•?
A:—Yes, all bueinesses requiring
a. sugar quota must have a Board
license, These and dealers in coal or
coke must have licenses because, even
though these commodities have been
removed from prices 'controls, the
Board is still interested in and con-
cerned with their proper supply and
distribution.
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Q: Could you tell me the ceiling
price, if any, of shortening?
A: ---Shortening carnes under ceil-
ings regulations but the price varies
according to the price which your re-
tail dealers pays, '
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From. Our Early Files
25 YEARS AGO
THE cUNTON NEWS -RECORD
'Thursday, May 18, 1922
Mrs. Plaxinan, Mrs. iR. Ball and Mrs
McOlinchey will be hostesses' at the
anneal meeting of the W. I. next
Thursday.
.Clinton Football team defeated
Dublin 1-0. Clinton Lineup was:
Goal, W, McDougall; ,backs, J. Innes,
IM. McDougall; halfbacks, J, Lindsay.
E.Cooper, D. McDougall, T. Morgan;
forwards, R. Ocok, A. Dale, F. Elliott,
L. Pearson; referee J. B. Mustard.
' +Messers, Ball, Aticinson and Zapfe
have bought the hardware business:
and 'building from the firm known as
Harland Bros., which till now has
been Clinton's oldest business, Fred
Kutch who has been in charge of the
Hardwareusi
b pees will continue in
this capacity. The new firm will be.
known as Clinton Hardware and Fur-
niture Company.
E. F. Merner is moving to Bayfield
the end of . this • month and George
McKenzie is taking the house he will
vacate. J, McConnell has bought Mr,
McKenzie's (house while D, Steep has
purchased far. McConnell's residence.
Mrs. Hunter, ,Mrs. McMurray, Mrs,
A. T. Cooper, Mrs. W. Plumsteel, Dr.
Gandier and H. R.Sharp have been
appointed a committee by the hospit-
al board to secure plans and spociifi-
cations for the alteration of the new
building.
Mrs, Fowler, Mrs. McC'amws, Mrs.
A. T. Cooper, Mrs. William Shipley,
Mrs. George Shipley, Mrs, S. Ander-
son, Mrs, Rodaway, Mrs. L. Levis,
Mrs. J. B. Lavis, Mrs, Govett, Mrs.
Frank Glew, Mrs. E. Jervis and Miss
Brickenden attended 'the W. M. S.
annual 'at Westfield, Wednesday.
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THE CLINTON NEW ERA
Thursday, May 18, 1907
F. W. Jonston betught the Mount-
castle home art the auction sale and
is planning .to fix it up for renting.
Mayor David C'anteton has rented
the office of Jacob Taylor on the
Mdway and will attend to his business
there.
Bart Lavis has sold his classy little
driver to R. S. O'Neil who has sent
it to Milton :to be trained for the show
ring.
F. W. Andrews has informed the
New Era that he is expecting a big
crop of strawberries this year.
Dr. and Mrs. 14IcGn11 and children,
Mitchell, have been visiting Dr. and
Mrs, F. A. Axon.
Mrs. Argent is much improved in
health after her long illness and is
able to be around a bit again.
Mrs, G. E. Saville is visiting her
mother Mrs. James Webster at Lon
desboro.
The Boy Scouts are planning to go
for a hike on Saturday, May 23. It
is hoped alt the 'boys will participate.
The local florists were quite, busy
last weekend on aeeount of it being
Mother's Day. Orders were received
from 'Saskatchewan, Alberta, Ottawa,
Peterboro, Toronto, and many other
outside points for flowers to be sent
to Clinton Mothers.
Roy Ball has ;been appointed agent
for the Maxwell car.
THOSE TROUBLESOME LITTLE
brown nickels, which we always have
confused with one -'cent pieces, have
been called in by the Government
and the banks are taking -them in
but not re -issuing them.
40 YEARS AGO
THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD
.Thursday, May 16, 1907
The committee in charge of the
Murphy ,Lodge Koncert were: Josh
Cools, H. W. Watts, W. E. Doupe, G,
Walter Townsend, and .Williaan Greal-
is. Miss Nellie Herman acted as
pianist thfoughout the evening. Those
taking part were: BEtss Leona Potts,
Mrs. W. E. Donee, rliliss C'leta Ford,
Misses Oantelon, Cook and Carrie
Shipley, Messers, •MeOulleugh, Chap-
man, Watts, Clamber, Townsend, John-
ston, East, Frank Wilson, D. S. Cook
and Peter Cantelon.
F. R. Ilodigens, W. Doherty, H. B.
Oliant, W. Cantelon, J. Southcombe,
J. Melllath .and W. H. Hellyar have
been appointed stewards of Wesley
Church-
Otfficees of Ointario St. W. M. S.
ars honorary' presidien4 'i 15. ,S, Crich
president, Mrs, T, .Kearns; let vice
president, 'Mrs. W. Walker; 2nd vice
president, Mrs. A. Hooper; corres-
ponding secretary, Miss C. Shipley;
recording. secretary, Mrs, W. Maim-
ing; treasurer, Mrs. J. Steep; super•
intendent cradle roll Miss H. Lavis,
Miss Trowhill; systematic .giving,
Mrs. S. Chich.
The wrost fire in the history of
Clinton took place on Monday. Clint-
on Thresher Co„ ,Rattenbury Hotel,
Dr. Evans' home and barn were com-
pletely destroyed as well as a good
many buildings in the vicinity badly
scorched and some badly damaged.
.Both livery barns were an flames but
they were able to be saved. Several
of those living in the vicinity had
their household effects scattered over
St. Paulin church yard as these had
been taken out as a precautionary
measure. Fire brigades were here
from Blyth and Stratford assisting.
Several women who were quite • a
piece from the blaze but who were
watching lost their hats when a spark
flew and ignited them,
THE CLINTON NEW ERA
Friday, May 17, 1907
Officers of .the Young Men's Bible
Class of Ontario St. church are: pres-
ident, Wilfred Pickett; secretary, Will
Kerr; Treasurer, Thoma_+ Anderson;
lookout committee, Frank Tyndall,
George Trowhill, Harry Porter, Hen-
ry Fisher, Tony VanEgmond, Will
Cudmore, Francis 'C'olenian, Hartley
Watts; entertainment committee, Ed
Caster, Harold Johnston, John Ship-
ley, . Dean .Courtice, Mills Shipley,
Miss Stevens, Charlie Kerr.
The W. M. S. officers of Wesley
Church are: President, :Mrs. Jolliffe;
let vice president, Mrs. A. 0, Pattis-
on; 2nd vice ,presid;.nt, Mrs. Sibley;
recording secretary, Miss ,Jennie Rudd
corresponding secretary, Mrs. E. Gan-
telon; systematic giving, Miss E.
Washington; suprintendent of cradle
roll, Mrs. W. S. Harland.
Few towns have as many brothers
in business as Clinton. The ones here
inolude: Fair Bros., Oantelon Bros.,
Harland Bros., P.lumsteel Bros,, Hod -
gena Bros., and Jackson Bros,
Mr. Gundry, principal of the C. C. I.
has moved into the hoose lately oc-
cupied by Mr. Tusdall; Mr. McLeod,
superintendant of Jackson Mfg. Co.
has moved into the house vacated by
Mr. Gundry; Rev. Mr. Kearney has
proved into the house formerly oecup•
red by Will Robb; Will Oollyer has
bought ,the house on Mary 1St at pre-
sent occupied by Miss Tressler and
will move in when she leaves for
Brantford in a few days,
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