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Clinton News-Record, 1947-12-18, Page 2Two • cliztvrox Nays -Rican • 14, ton News -Record , VlInton'New Ida The Clinton News -Record • Established 1865 allittablished 1818 _ Antalgamated 194 ,PUrittaseguillit EVERY THURSDAY AT CLINTON, ONTARMO, 'CAN'AiDA • In the Heart of Huron County Independent Newspaper devoted to the Interests of the Town of Clinton t and Surrounding District MEMBER: Canadian Weekly Newepapers Association Ontario -Quebec Division, MYNA • SUBSORH,TION RATES: Payable in advance - Canada and Great rata: $2 a year; United States and Foreign: $2.50 a year. 'Autberized as second class mail, Post Office Department Ottawa Advertising Rate and Detailed Circulation Cards on Request Sworn Circulation as at •'October 31, 1947 - 1,846 • (77% concentrated in Immediate tracing area) • R. S. ATKEY - - - - Editor and Publisher THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1947 THE PASSING OF DR. HOBBS TAYLOR THE SUDDEN DEATH at his home in Dashwood yester- day morning of Dr. R. Hobbs Taylor, Member of the Ont'ario Legislature for Huron, came as a terrible shook to his many friends in the County 'of Huron and throughout the Province. Although 11 had been known for some time that Dr. Taylor's health was not Of the best, ;still he had retired from active medical practice several months sgo and always had appeared to 'be in excellent health ;and spirits. Recently, be had been very active in visiting various sections of his riding, and it may have been that the strain flikaity told. , Although the editor of The NEWS -RECORD had known Dr. Taylor personally a comparatively short time, he had learned to have a high respect for the engaging personality, generosity and Ideals of the deceased legis- lator. It was only a few weeks ago that Dr. Taylor paid a visit to this. office, and during the conversation he indicated a lively interest in the welfare of his constituency and his country. Dr. Taylor attended public meetings of various types with avidity, land his sutggestions always were helpful, constructive and sympathetic. He did not draw political lines too closety, and !among his best friends were numbered same of his bitterest political foal. As representative of Huron in the Ontario Legis - Mitre for more than four years, Dr, Taylor played a very useful role and hits opinions on any subject always were listened to with great attention. In the early days of the Drew -Government, when it was a government without a clear majority and many awkward moments arose in the House, it was Dr. Taylor to Whom the Premier often gave the nod to hold the floor. In this way, he came to be one of the best known members of the Legislature. Illness struck him down, however, and he was forced to fight the June, ib1.945, Provincial Election from a hospital bed. That he car - Tied the riding with a substantial majority was a tribute to his popularity among his own folks. • • Itt behalf of the people of Clinton and district, The NEWS -RECORD tenders to Dr. Taylor's bereaved family, its sincerest spin:vat:thy, ma too frequently, the true value of men in public life is not realized adequately until they take • permanent leave for that Brighter Land Above. 0 0 0 SEWERAGE ADMINISTRATION BY-LAW CLINTON LINTON ELECTORS wiE be asked to pass their ophdon at the annual municipal ;election on January 5 next, on the question of Whether or not they are in favour of administratibn of the new sewerage and sewage disposal system by the Public Utilities ;Commission. As explained by Town Solicitor Frank 1?ingland, KC, this poll is being taken to comply wth the requirements of The Municipal Act, which demands that approval must be given by the electors of the transfer of the management to the Utilities Commission; otherwise, the Town Council would be forced to set ue machinery for its tadministicatibn. It is obvious that the logical course for the people to take is to place the management in ;the hands of the Util- ities Commission, as that body now 'possesses the required Jset-up including office spate and inside and outside staff, If the Town Council were to be saddled with the job, it would mean a whole new ,staff and organization -to cope with it, • An additional reason is that the by-law provides that two-thirds of the cost of operating and maintaining the sys- tem, including costs of retiring debentures issued, shall be raised by sewerage rentals equal to double the gross water bill charged to each householder, the remaining one-third to be borne by general levy and included in the tax rate. If the amount of water rates is to determine the amount of sewerage rental, then it seems sensible that the Public Utilities Commis'sion, which 'handles the waterworks system, also Should operate the sewerage.systean. It is fortunate indeed that Clinton residents pay less for their water service than the residents of any other Municipality of oonsparable size in Western Ontario. The minimum quarterly ;household billing here for ail serviees • it only $1.35 net, or$ 5.40 per year. In Seafortin tihe com- parable charge is $9 per year, and in Wingham it is $1.10 ' per month or $13.20 per year. Goderich, London and. other centres also have much higher water rates. The local house- , holder will pay only $10.80 per year extra if he has the minimum water biE, as -his two-tlairds share of operating the systetn. The Public Utilities ;Commission . is admirably equipped to handle the new system. Electors should have no hesibatipn in voting "yes" on the by-law on Monday, Jan- uary 5, To do otherwise ;would be a shortsighted procedure. . . 0 0 0 EDITORIAL COMMENT • Thought for To'cla.yEden is that ol&fashioned house in which we dweill every day. • 0 0 0 Only five more days to do your ,Christinas shopping. • 0 0 0 At this g4ad Yuletide ;Season, don't forget to make a contribution for food tor the needy British. ' • 0 0 0 Two well known Lonelesboro touples have just coin. • brated their advanced wedding anniversaries and have our &malt?' COUgrattRiatiollS. They are Mr. and Mrs. John Flag - land who marked their 63rd anniversary at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Robert Grierson, Sunderland, this . week; ;and Mr. and Mrs. Jaines E. Fairservice who celebrated • their 50th at their home Saturday. Mir. and Mrs. .121:glatild are,87 and 85 years old, respectively, ,and Mr. and Mrs. Fair- • service are 80 and 77, respectively. From Our Early- Files 25 YEARS AGO THE CLINTON winrs-Bgcoito Thursday, December 21, 1922 Further contributions have been re- ceived for the Hospital Building Fund from: R. E. Manning, Mrs. Hugh Miller Mrs. W. T. Hawkins, C. G. Middleton Mrs. (Dr.) Evans, .1'. J. Grant, W. 3. Yeo,, james Medd, G. 11 Hauley, Alex. Mann, W. 3. Reid., E. 6, McCaughey, T. A. Mahon, and Mrs. M. McIntyre. I The Chosen Friends have elected tho 'following officers: past councillor, Ol- iver Johnston; chief couneillor„ G. B. Hanley; vice, 11, MeBrien; recorder and treasurer, W. 3. Miller; prelate, 6. T. McKnight; marshal!, G. Hicks; ward- en, R. R. Govicr; guard, s. McCartney secretary, 0, Lovett; trcetcal examiner, Dr. Shaw; trustees, C. Lo -vett; T. McKnight, R. A. Gorier. The following officers have been elect - 1 ed by the L. 0. B. A.. mistress, Mrs. Roy Ball; deputy, Mrs. J. jt. Paumn; ehap.- lein, Mies M. Scheenhols; recording secretary, Mrs.' J. E. Cook; financial secretary, Mrs. MeOlinelley;, lecturers, Mm. Holloway, Mrs. Shobbrook; D. C., Mrs. D. L. Stephenson; beide guard, Mrs. R. Fisher; outside. guard, 3'. W. Shobbrook; committee, Mrs, O.' B. Han- ley, Mrs. George Taylor, Mrs. W.. Fat - retie; Mrs. E. Steep, Mrs. W. Parcpthar; auditors, Mrs. Hanley,Mrs. Hotness; guardian, Lawrence Stephenson. * * * THE CLINTON NEW ERA Thursday, December 21, 1922 The official Board of Ontario St. church entertained the choir. Dr. J. 8. Evans was chairman. Those taking part were Rev. S. Anderson, S. 13. Stothers, J. W. Treleaven, B. 6. Giaings, Pred Steel and Leonard Weir. Members of the Public School Board -whose terms are up this year are W. S. 13. Holmes G. A. AfeLennan, T. Hardy and A. X.Morrish. Mrs. Harrison Willhas been called to Mitchell owing to the illness and subsequent death of her mother, the late Mrs. A, Cameron. Mr. Wiltae is in Mitchell to attend the funeral: For the third or fourth time in a few weeks the fire department has bean called out to extinguish a fire at the O. C. 1. All firm have been kept to the erre ebriotina5 to au © 0 0 We list a number of Gift Suggestions - real values - read them - then visit our store soon - you save when your spend here. Ladies' Mist Watches, fancy shapes and styles, all new this month, 15 jewels, real values at $19.'75, $22.50, $23.500 $24.75 and others up to $72.50. Men's Watches in great variety, from $8.95, $17.50, $22.50, $29.75 and up to $65.00. Bluebird Diamond Kings $37.50 up. Bluebird Diamond -Set Wedding Rings $1'7.50 up Evans Combination Lighter and Cigarette Case $10.00 Evans Lighters $5.50; nonson's $6.00, $8.00 and $10.00. Table Lighters $1.98 to $13.50. , Pearls from *3.50, $5.00, $8.00, $10.00 to $20.00 A complete new stack of famous Sheaffer Pens and Pencils and Sets from $8.75 to 823.75, for Ladies and Gentlemen. Also the new Sbeaffcr Stratowriters for Ladies and Men- the instrument that rolls your writing on dry, priced at $15.00 each, and all ,guaranteed. Electric Toasters $5.95; Electric Irons 86.95 to $10.95; Electric Coffee Makers $8.50; Electric Shavers $18.00 to $24.50. Crystal Salt mid Peppers with sterling silver tops $2.75 to $3.30 a pair. Others from $1.60. A nice seleetion of ;Crystal with sterling silver deposit by! Roden - fancy, useful pieces from $3.90 up. Also several new pieces of Corn Flower Crystal that make grand gerbs. New stock of fancy Silver Butter Dishes, trays, comports, Pickle, etc., from $1.75 up. Complete Silver Tea Sets from 837.50. Musical Candy Boxes and Powder Boxes from $9.50 up. Ladies and Men's Watch Expansion Bracelets from $6.95 and $'7.95. Smartest of Compacts from $3.25 up. Lockets, Pendants, Bracelets, Pins, Brooches, ChatelaineS, in great variety. Complete Chests of Silverware from $17.50 up. See Our Windon. Open Evenings W. N. Counter Counters for Finer Jewellery for Over Half a Century in Huron County • • Christmas Business in full swing ! Still we have plenty in GIFT LINES for him or for her Also an assortment of CIGARETTES in Flat 50's at the old prices GOLD SEAL and WILLARD, CHOCOLATES * * 4„4 • 13 YOUR REXALL DRUG STORE ....motaralanum,ammaturaeme. Sanitary Sewerage Services HAND DUG, AND BASEMENT WORK Completed to Plumbing FOR INFORMATION as to depth required at property line for cellar drainage and sewerage CONTACT US McKay Contracting Co. Princess St. W. CLINTON Phone 3'73M , 1 , 2'13URS-DAY, DECEMBER 18, 1,947 reef owl vary little damage has teen done. The members of the teaching staff d Ontario St Stuiday, School, met at the home ell the euPerintendeut'William Walker, and in the'eurse of the evening 0. W. Potter presented him with a boant- ful tie,pin'in recognition of his BerViC0F4.. Lorne Carter had the misfortune to break kis, arm while cranking his unoie's ear and almost broke his leg whett the can backfired- * * 40 YEARS AGO THE mon= NEWS-14ECORD Thursday, December 19, 1997 The I.O.F. defeated the 0.0.5'. At carpaPlayiag were LOOP.: j. J. McDonald, T. Grealis, 7. Brown, W. Walker, J. W. 'Irwin, M. Kaufman, John Cook, 0. Crich; 0.0.1%; J. Finch, W. S. R. Holmes, H. Glazier, R. J, Miller, George Cook, M. Finet, T. D. Johnston, and J. P. Sheppard. The officers of the Aar. Workmen aro: roaster workman, John Torrance; forewarn, Frank Gamlen; financier, Isaac Dodd; recorder, R. 3. Chaff Guido, John Shaw; 1. Watchman, Thom- as Triek. O. Aatehmau, J H. Snell; rep- resentatives to Grand Lodge, F. Fowler, J. Shaw. The teachers-M•traitting class of the Model Seltool honoured their principal, John Hartley, by presenting him with handsome ease of pearl handled knives and forks, The presentation was made by Miss Norma Sperling and the address Was read by W. S. Elliott. lVfr. Hartley was very muck surprised but replied suitably. Others taking part in the programme were Miss Reta Keys, Miss Lydia Sherritt, Miss Nettie Mitchell, George Elliott, Melvin Dodds, R. McKay. Mrs. William Walker was pleasantly surprised when the members of her Sun- day School class of Ontario St. church gathered at her home and presented her with a lovely fruit dish. Cole--Hudie-At the residence of the bride's sister, Mrs. M. Sterrntg, Goder. ich Township, by Rev. Mr, Snowden, Sophia, daughter of William Hoene, Me- Killop Township, to Robert Cole, son of and Mrs. Peter Colo, Goderich Township. • * * THE CLINTON NEW ERA Friday, December 20, 1907 Officers of Murphy Lodge, L.O.L. are: master, D. S. Cook; deputy, T. Monaghan; eltaploin, W. G. Smyth; recording secretary, W. L. Townsend; finrsneial secretary, josh Cook; treasur- er, John Noble; lecturers, John Ford; Fred Hill; concluder, FL. Cutler; com- mittee, T. Grealis, D. Steep, G. Bayley. George Cottle has seta his house and. lot to James McNeil. T. Cottle, T. Beacom, 0. Johnston, R. J. °tuff, J. 13. Hoover and R. Holmes were the pallbearers for the late Mm. Peter Kerr whose death occurred this week. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, ono daughter and three sons. The families of John Gibbings, B. J. Gibbings and W. Treleaven have gone to Lapeer, Michigan, to spend Christ- mas with Dr. Nay and faatily. Miss Lucy Stevens, a valued teacher in Ontario St. Sunday School has tend- ered her resignation as she leaves short. ly to teach in Leamiugton. Miss Stevens class of young men presented her with a china mantel set. Charles Ker made the presentation. and Hartley Watts read the address. Tony VanEgmend gave a reading. toveltir •Gifts for Last -Minute Shoppers End Tables; Living, lonaia Males, Simmons Bed Pillows, • Aladdin Vaeetrie Table Lamps, Card Tables, Axminster.Scatter Mats, Perfect Sleeper spring filled Mattresses 01.11.111•1011p•ON, ANIL iCEDAR CHEST SPECIAL On December 23rd a shipment of Cedar Chests will: arrive., Srpeciailly priced for quick sale • BEATTIE FURNITURE STORE Gee. B. Beattie Geo. B. Beattie .'*'.-UOW.,f74V141e-K404K--e`s. Westinghouse Cushion Actioned Washer Phone 284w .gives you: • Cleaner Clothes • Less Wear • Years of Trouble -Free Service • Safety and Convenience -Westinghouse sentinel safety switch -feather touch wringer release --centralized fingertip controls Clinton Electric Shop WESTINGHOUSE DEAIXES D. W. CORNISH PHONE 479 RES. 358 DEAN'S DRY CLEANING AND DYEING AGENCY CHANGED We have appointed CLIFF LOBB as our agent for Clinton and district, and will pick up every Monday and deliver Friday. Articles may be left at his store at your con- venaence. Phone 40 OUR PRICES ARE THE LOWEST Suits and Dresses Only 98c ALL HATS CLEANED AND BLOCKED AT MCGILL THE HATTERS 49-50tfb Facts to date show that consumption of electricity has been somewhat reduced by modified ration- ing and voluntary savings. The Commission appreciates the effort of all consumers in this con- nection. ut results are still short of being enough. Electricity costs so little in this province that people have long been accustomed to using it lavishly. For example, your porch light left burning when not needed is wasting electricity. Ask yourself honestly: are y• u doing all you can to help relieve this situation? r DO YOUR PART TO KEEP PAY ENVELOPES FULL Continuing deficiency still forces some industries t get along on substantially lesi power than is re- quired for peak production and full employment. THE HYDRO -ELECTRIC POWER COMMISSION OF ONTARIO