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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1945-09-27, Page 2Page 2 CLINTON NEWS -RECORD Clintop NewsRecord The Clinton New Er'a Established 1867 The Clinton Neweeltecord Estebliehed, 1878 Amalgamated 1924 PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY AT CLINTON, ONTARIO, CANADA', "The Hub of Huron County" An Independent Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of the Town of Clinton and _Surrounding District. MEMBER: Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association,' Subscription Rates: In . Canada and Great Britain, $1.50 a year in 'advance; in United States, $2.00 a year in advance- single copies five cents: R. S. ATEE:Y'' H. L. TOMLINSON Editor and Business Manager Plant Manager' THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER27, 1945 THE NEWS -RECORD igkitclIzt S ON T HE` -NEWS -RECORD is now in hands other than those whichhav 1nidedit si'd r s de t mss dorsa.e th g e two -n'n rs.. !;• pastnEY. r e yea Al career, which began sixty-seven years ago when THE -HURON RECORD first made its appearance in 'Clinton, and augmented since by amalgamation with THE NEWS in 1882 and THE NEW 'E'RA in 1924, now continues in MI flower under' the aegis of the new publishers. It is their earnest hope that the paper's record in the future will live up to that attained in the past. For many years, THE NEWS -RECORD has carried on its front page the designation, "The Home Paper". A multitude of implications are wrapped up in the phrase. Home is the basis of family life; family life is the foundation of community life; the trend, of community life throughout the broad expanse of this fair country will determine the meaning of national life, and the very future 'of Canada herself. "The Home Raper" of this community should take a lead in every movement that 'is worthwhile for the home, the family, the community, and the nation itself.. We shall take great pride in continuing to edit. and publish "The Home Paper," whose course, we hope, will lie along the paths of stability And progress. The new publishers aim to make THE NEWS -RECORD "an independent newspaper devoted to the interests •of the Town of Clinton and surrounding district". This should require no further elaboration. The paper will be independent in all matters, 'including politics, religion, and in the presentation of its news. That does not mean, however, that it always will be • neutral from an editorial standpoint. If an issue orises, which, in our honest opinion, requires a solution, we shall not hesitate to take a stand, meanwhile keeping in mind the best interests of Clinton and district. THE NEWS -RECORD will endeavour to support all ,worthy causes and give leadership to any movement designed to benefit this community as a- whole. Colloquially may we say: "If it will 'benefit Clinton and district, THE' NEWS -RECORD is for it" • We have no apologies to offer to the other towns in the county when we lay claim to the suggestion that Clinton is "the Hub of Huron'County." Our contention is backed by facts. It is .the geo- graphical centre of the county, and highways radiate from it in all directions, making it truly "the Hub". It is the business centreVof a large and prosperous section of one of Ontario's wealthiest couhties• It is a good place to live in and a good place to call your home town. The hew publishers are undertaking their task with sineer- e ity and a deep sense of responsibility. We shall be more than thank. ful for any help or advice that night be given by our good friends of .Clinton and surrounding countryside. s, * A WORD, ABOUT MR. HALL This opportunity should not.be allowed to pass without a word being said about Mr, G. E. Hall, veteran publisher of THE NE\SVS-RECORD, who has lived and labored among the local resi- dents for nigh unto forty years. We, who are comparative strangers, would be presumptuous, to say the least, if. we were to attempt, on such short acquaintance, to appraise his many fine qualities. From our personal and business contacts with him, we have no hesitation in judging him as one of God's own gentlemen—a man without a blemish on his escutcheon, a man of honour and of high repute. Although he -will not be actively connected with the paper, Mi. Hall will always be most welcome around THE NEWS -RECORD office and plant. The people of this district will be glaa to know that he does not intend to leave the town where he has labored so long and so conscientiously. They owe him a great debt of gratitude for his efforts in their behalf. JUST TO KEEP THE RECORD; STRAIGHT Through the kindness of Miss E. Hall, daughter of the former • proprietor, we published in last week's issue, a brief history of newspapers published in Clinton since the early days. Now we find that we inadvertently omitted the names ,of two which were printed in Clinton a few years.before THE NEW ERA started on its Way in 1867. Mn H, S. Turner, Godeeich, has put us right, IIe possesses a copy of THE CLINTON COURIER of October 10; 1862, which dated beck asfar as 1859, and also -a' bill head from. the office -of TRW CLINTON HERALD dated July 19, 1859, fox "work done during 1856-57. Perhaps there may have been other papers pubiished at an even' earlier date? Comments from' our readers on this or any othei features of theearlydays in this community would be most welcome.,; Letter=s to the Editor Correspondence Invited on Any,; Subject of Local Iftereet SENDSGARDS Bev. John' Lennox, D.D.,` a' xetired Presbyterian .,Minister Who supplied the'P'ulpits of ,Clinton and Bayfield sometime ago, sends kind regri ds to R. S. Atkey and 'H.'L, Tomlinson, the new publishers 'of The: 'Clinton News Record. spent •an enjoyable holiday. at `Strathallan',' Allendale, _ where lived 'a few years,'' and gave'en nister- ial supply to Umited and -'Presby- terian Churches in the adjacent neighborhoods. '• • ' "I ani now home again in Paris,, Ontario, -+giving week 'end supply principally' to Presbyterian' churches. also, to United 'Churches *lien invited. (Signed) JOIN LE'NNOX." PARIS, ON..TARXO. -. Sept. 22, 1945 - EARLY NEWSPAPER HISTORY Editor. Clinton News-Reeord, Dear Sir: "I -am in .receipt of the Sept. 20 issue" of The Clinton News -Record and note with interest the account of the Business• changes in Clinton. "Like my predecessor, the late Andrew Porter, I take much enjoy- ment out of the Clinton paper and find the notes from the early files of special interest. "Your brief notes on the early newspaper -history of Clinton were interesting and it would appear that much additional information might be dug up and placed on file for the benefit of all those interested in historical matters. You state that the first paper to be published in Clinton was The Confederate, which was founded by a man named Matheson and purchased by "Edward Holmes about 1865. In my collection of historical odds and ends I have a complete ,copy of THE °LINTON COURIER dated Oct. 10, 1862. This copy was whole number 156 which would place the first copy back as far as 1859. It ie noted that The Courier was published early every Friday morning, at the office, Vic- toria Street, opposite the Post Office by Laycock and Laws. "In addition, I have a bill head from the CLINTON HERALD OFFICE dated Clinton,. Canada,West July 19, 1859, by which Capt. Wilson of Clinton was (billed for £3.0.0 for commercial printing done during 1856 and 1857. It is reeeipted by Henry J. Farrell and the heading advertizes book, plain, fancy and ornamental job printing. Possibly come of, your readers will be able to tell whether the Clinton Herald Of- fice printed a weekly paper or not. If so, the newspaper history of Clinton must go back to, at least, 1856. "Wishing The News -Record pros- perity under the new management, I remain • Yours sincerely, (Signed) H. S. TURNER." GODERICH, Sept. 21, 1945. e Summerhill Red Cross The Summerhill group met on September 12th at the home of Mrs. Goldwin Smith. The meeting opened by singing "0 God Our Help in Ages Past," with Mrs. Smith at the piano. The President, Mrs. Lovett, gave the Red Cross Prayer, followed by the Lord's prayer in unison. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The finance report was given by the treasurer, Mrs. P. Gibbing's. •Mrs. 0., Rapson then re- ported on the sewing, and Mrs. Penfound on the knitting. The roll roll call was answerers by 21 mem- bers and nine visitors. ' Cigarettesare to be ,sent to our boys overseas this month. Letters'.of Appreciation were read from Pte. Clark Ball, Pte. Ray Mason olid .Tpr. Adrian White, and also thanks from Pte. Ivan Hogarth and Pte. Allan Neal. It was carried to continue paying birthday fees for another term. A bazaar was arranged to be held on the night of September 28th, in the •Snmmehhill hall. A box of lux donated by Mrs, Smith was,r'affled and brought $7..20. 'Mrs, Marten held the lucky ticket, The meeting was then brought to .a close by singing' "God Save The King." after which lunch was served. The tea- collection amounted to $3.10. The next: meeting will be held at the hone of Mrs. N, Wright. The hos- tesses will be 'Mrs. Robert Smith; Mrs. Mason, Mrs;' 0. Rapson and Mrs. Lovett, 0 LUGGAGE RESTRICTIONS Restrictions on the manufacture of luggage and 'small leather goons will be lifted October 1, according to•'W. Harold McPhillips, prices and supply representative for Western Oraario. Mn. McPhillips warned that al- though restrictions were lifled it did not mean that there ' wouie he' any quantity 'of'It.genie; for some time. P'xice,ceilings will still be maintained on all ,luggage and::smal leather ;goods, he said, TIIUItSDe.,Y, 'SEPT, 27, .1945 25' xEARs 440 THIe CLINTON NEWS -RECORD' September 23, 1920 ' Messrs. McMurray and Potter, agents of the of "the I. H: 'Co., made the delivery of four tractors onei day last week. ' Mr. ,S. B. Stotl}ers, ,Agricultural representative; and his, '• secretary, Miss ':Hill; have been veiy,' busy during'; the past .week dr lib attend- ing school fags. ' Mr J Megaw, who is leaving Goderich to settle in ptiitish Colum- bia, spent his early boyhood +days in Clinton, receiving' his education°khere, and he is well known ' by many in this town. His^ removal`'from Q'ode- rich is very much regretted by all classes of citizens. ' Miss Lucile' Grant sent an exhibit of her hand -painted china to Bran- don (;Man.)- Fair hist- .. month and was successful in getting nine first prizes "and' four i' seconds. At the Western' Fair, London, 'Miss' Grant took first' for a collection of china of conventional design. She is to be congratulated. Mr. E. W. Morrison is taking course of treatment, rest :and electrical at the Battleford Sana- torium. We trust that he will be benefited and on his return be "his own man" again. Mr. J. E. Doherty is in Hamilton for a week or so. Miss Mayme Hall of the Royal Bank staff is holidaying in Toronto. Miss Ida MacLennan, who has been visiting at Sault St. Marie spent a few days during the past week with her brother, Mr. George MacLennan of town. Mrs. George `MacLennan, and her mother, Mrs. 'MeRea, went.to Detroit last week and the latter will remain there for the winter. Master R, J. Phoenix; who has been visiting for 'the past couple of months, With his grandmother, Mrs.. R. J. Cluff, has returned to his home in Hamilton. Mrs. T. Leppington and Mrs W. Leppington •visited the former'a daughter in Sarnia and. with London friends for a week or ten days, re- turning Thursday last. Mr. James Levy of town is in Toronto this week attending the funeral of a nephew, Will Elliott of that city, Who passed away on Sun- day last. Mr, Wilfred Seeley is in Toronto this , week. 25 YEARS AGO THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD September 28, 1905 , Mr. G. B. Ballard moves in a foinight into the house on Batten bury street . owned and completely overhauled 'by'Mr A. 'Seeley.` Mr: John ''Foster ' ,has moved into the house'on Albert street he bought' from Mr D.' Dickenson. Mr.' W. 'J. Elliott's auction sale tohk• place "yesterday The hammer was -wielded vigorously and success- fully by ,Mr. George Elliott. Mrs. John Bell . moved this week into the ;swelling vacated by Mr, 3V. P. Spalding not• that fernierly occupied Eby Mn.:Phillips, as ` was reported. Mr. Gordon Manning was in. Wingham on •Sunday. Mr. Thos. Bell left last week to visit his nephew, Dr..Bell of Michi- gan. Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Kennedy and Master Will, visited Blyth friends this week, Mr. A. T. Cooper expects to leave in a few days ,for a fortnight or so. Mrs. (Dr.) Thompson was the guest for a few days of the past week of Mrs. Walter Murdock of Lucknow. Ed Jenkins• And -John Laird will in a few days return to Toronto to resume their studies at the Univer- sity. Gordon Manning goes down to commence his course. Mr. and Mrs. Geoige Levis, Mr. and Mrs, J. L. Courtiee and Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Courtice were guests at the golden wedding of Mr. an Mrs. John Pickard of Goddric Township on Monday. Mr. M. Stanley is moving his household effects this week to freamington where he will take up his residence. The family go down this week. They have made many friends here who regret their re- moval. Miss Ida Murphy has been spend- ing a few days with Stratford friends. Mr. and Mrs. David Beacom visit- ed their son at Hariock on Tuesday. Mr. John Ferguson, Brussels, is the guest of her sister, Mrs, G. B. Ballard. 40 YEARS AO THE CLINTON NEW ERA, epteiber 23 1820' Miss Alice',' lodge 'was `a' visitor m Rendon ,last 'Week'' for a hrieP`+ltoli- da1.,r Mr, George Ross of Goderich Was a visitor on,;.pVedne$day, School, Fair Day: Public School Inspector Dr. Field, attended the School' Fair here on Wednesday. "±" Postmaster' Geo. Sutherland{, of Hensah, was calling on old friends in town on Sunday. Mr; and Mrs. Henry Plumsteel and Miss 'Emma, are away on a visit to Port Hope, Whitby and other Eastern points. Mr. Wm. Carter, 01 Hullett, was in town on Monday night enroute for Stratford, where he Was judge of poultry exhibit at the show there. Mr. and Mrs. A. Greager and son Harold, of Moorefield, also Mr. and Mrs. Robert Armstrong, of Harris - ton, motored to Clinton en Sunday last and were guests, at the home of the latter's cousin, Mrs. W. S. Down. High County Constable White - sides was in town Wednesday night. Mr. Harry Fitzsimons was in Toronto over theweek end and was ;accompanied by the junior member Master Ross of the firm, to the stock yards. Ross hasn't got over it yet, telling of the sights in the Queen's City. Mr. E. Dickinson,.of Victoria B. C. was renewing his boyhood days here this week. His old-time chums were glad to see hint again. He is now manager of -a stone Foundry out West, and came East on business and also to visit his mother, who still lives in Toronto. Mr. Hiram Hill last week laid the cement foundation in front of the Post office for the big gun which is to be placed there. Needless to say a good job was done. The Princess Theatre is now open- ed four nights a week, • Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday The first two nights each week are taken up with •a new serial and another film play. As the evenings are getting cooler, good crowds are attending. Due Dates for Ration Coupons Coupons now' valid are butter 116 to 128, sugar 46 to 64, preserves 33, to 57 and P1 tie P17, meat M1 to M4. Each "M" coupon equals 8 tokens; either or both may be used in the purchase of meat. (Wesley -Willis Girls' Club The September meeting of Wesle, Willis Girl's Club was held at th home of Mrs. Percy Manning, o alinis atuesdtenday .eavening, nceof Se38.ptember 11, wit Mrs. G. •Miller presided and Mir M. Agnew was pianist. The scrip ure °esson *:was taken rby'.Miss 'Brig ham, followed with 'a jrayer by-Efis Stone. Glut members enjoyed ' musicaly evening. 'Miss Rose of London was -soloist, singing man; beautiful songs, "Love Came over th Amethyst Hills", "The Pearl", "Bird Sing at Eventide", "Auf Wiederalhn and "Danny Boy". The ''speake Mrs Miller, gave a splendid .talk o "music", tracing' its development fror its origin to grand opera, touchin, on the great masters and the chang ing styles of musk through the ten furies. Music is God's gift an Sacred music helps the people of th world get together. At the close of the address, Miss Tingey and Mr:. Oakes sang a pleasing duet, "Till Day is Ended". Mrs. McClay adde merriment to the program, when attired in costume she gave humor ons readings, "The Human Conti and "The Railroad Crossin". Hymn 15 closed the meeting which Mrs. Free' and Mrs. Tinge group served a dainty lunch. — o Women's Institute Clinton Women's' Institute w hold its regular monthly, meeting Thursday, September 27, at 2.30 p. at the home of Mrs. R. Fairservi near Londesboro. Those who have cars, and e take any more passengers, are ask to meet at the Library Park 2.00 p.m. also anyone having sewi etc., for the Institute Bazaar wo booth, kindly bring same to meeting. POR PIPE OR ROCIANG YOUR OWN We had if before...' 3*Or�i�' Waives, Worst belabor' came after the 'last war NOW is the Real 1'estimi9 time eee danger. of intiatienr an.,. The vVdl last lie deflabo"h to nice!'"d shadow' 6u9h 9004s are not en The only controls that are being maintained are those that aid the production of needed supplies and their speedy and fair distribution to the public, and which prevent an inflationary price rise. As soon as conditions warrant, these will be dropped. Until industry gets back to normal production, price'ceilings ' rationing and some controls are cs necessary safeguard for everyone of us. Keep them working:. IT'S. YOUR JOB AND YOUR SAVINGS THAT ARE AT STAKE This advertisement is ono 08 a series being issued by the Government of Canada, to emphasize the importance of proventine a furfhee increase - in the cost .otliving now anddefation and undmpieymenf later. P a r: