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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1945-11-08, Page 2PAGE\ TWO C.linton News -Record The Clinton New Era Established 1865 The Clinton News-ltecord Established 1878 Amalgantated 1924 PUBLISHED EVERY l'III.TRSDAY 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 Atsociation. 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. ATKEY H. L. TO1VILINSON Editor and Business Manager Plant Manager THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1945 SEAN AGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM . It is gratifying :that Clinton Town Council decided to instruct the consulting engineers for the proposed sewerage and sewage disposal system to proceed at once with the preparation of final engineering plans, in accordance with the contract agreement, prelim- inary to calling for tenders for the construction of the project. , . This action should provide an answer—in part at least—to the critics who always want the race to finish before it gets fairly started. However, Olintonians should be prepared for a con-, siderable period of waiting before the work actually gets under way. The consulting engineers have informed Council that preparation of final 'construction drawings and specifi- cations will take "some little time, between one and two months at least, so nothing more can be done until the detailed engineering work is completed." The engineers stress the importance of making certain of obtaining materials for next year, such as sewer tile and sewage treatment plant equipment, and they state that the supply of these may become more difficult to secure than easier. One bright ray in their comments is that the labor situation probably will ibe somewhat improved next year, • Although many difficulties have been surmounted during the past year it is clear that many still remain in rbhe way of an early completion of the project. All that can be done is to hope for the best and take what ever action seems advisable from time to time. 0 0 0 • HURON COUNTY "OVER THE TOP" Huron County has done it again! The feat of raising the minimum objective of $4,170,000 in the Ninth Victory Loan Campaign in the twenty-five canvas- sing districts, was accomplished yesterday with four full. days to go. Practically all the divisions hive exceeded their quotas. As the daily bulletin of the County Campaign Com- mittee ,puts it: "Let's have a special effort and finish the Ninth Loan, not only with a new record but also with a • perfect score for each district." • With the minimum objective reached in good time, sales- men throughout the County would like to hit the $5,000,000 mark and there is a fair chance of that accomplishment. when all returns are counted. However, it will mean that every citizen of the county must subscribe for his or her maximum amount. The feat of RCAF Signals Training School, Clinton, in rolling up the impressive total of about $140,000, or approximately 450 per cent of its objective of $31,000, deserves special mention, especially as the Clinton Station stands right at the top of No. 1 Air Command in this iogard. Congratulations are due Fit. Lieut. B. B. Pockling- ton, the chairman, the team captains, and all personnel of the school. Goderich and Hullett Townships, among the rural canvassing districts, also shouldhavespecial mention, while the Town of Clinton, at the present rate of going, should -,. reach $350,000, or $100,000 above its quota. The local campaign has been a very ,pleasant one, according to .the chairman, A. J. McMurray. 0 0 0 MUST RETAIN PERSPECTIVE C anadians may regard the future with confidence "so long as they retain their perspective and the ready • common sense basic M the national character,'.' Stanley M. Wedd, President of The Canadian Bankers' Association declared today at the annual meeting of the Association. Despite the toll of war, the Canadian people stand on the • threshold of peace with $6,763 millions more money than they ever had before. This has piled up since 1939— $1,131,000,000 representing an increase in savings deposits in the chartered banks; $241,500,000 in war savings • certifieates; $4,608,100,00Q in individual savings invested in Victory Bonds and $783,000,000 of extra cash lying in. men's pockets, women's purses and the tills of business. This great volume of money, Mr. Wedd said, carries •with it definite risks and dangers, as well as definite ad - 'vantage, but "if Canadians will look at their savings, realize their strength, and move with confidence, their future prosperity upon a sound and ordered basis lies in their own hands." Without their national common sense, he added, Canadians could impoverish themselves in a disastrous inflationary 8rpiral. • The purcl?.ase of Victory Bonds is one method by which inflation may be avoided. 0 0 0 EDITORIAL COMMENT Have you bought your Victory Bonds yet? If you,• ' haven't, buy some; if you have, buy more! • 0 .0 0 • , • • , • Thought for Today—ft isn't the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog, that counts. Letters,, • to the Editor' Correepondence Invited on Any Subject of Local Interest. ••!, • CEMETERY APPRECIATED Editor, NEW S -RE CORD, DEAR SIR:— I wish to express my appreciation to the management of. Clinton Cem- etery for the splendid condition in which it is being kept. As one who is personally interested wish to express the thanks of my family and myself. (Signed)—(REV.) F. HERMAN, Nov. 7, 1945. Markham. VISIT APPRECIATED Dear Mr. Atkey:— On behalf of Grade IX girls, I should like to thank you for making possible our visits to your printing office last Wednesday afternoon and Monday morning. We appreciated Mr. Tomlinson's explanations of the printing business and enjoyed watch- ing the linotype operator at his work. We were especially pleased with the linotype- slugs of our names and some of us have used them already. Yours very truly. (Signed)—MARGARET HOLLAND. Where's, Joe? -••••••••••••••41.441.4.4`7.41.14.41,14,1410,41,0447/41M" (The Printed Word) In all the English-speaking world there is much discussion of the need for preventing a war -making nation from destroying peace by the use of atomic bombs. But an even more serious problem is the maintenance of friendship and co-operation between the British and the American people. Judging by comments of editors in many parts of the United States since V -J Day there has been a sad, even ominous reversion to tail -twisting which the British lion may find dis- comforting. A letter to Newsweek a little while ago deplored the carving of the teak- wood rails of the liner Queen Mary by U.S. soldiers. It wasn't clear if the writer was an Englishman or some other fuddy-duddy who has been deploring such things ever since boys first acquired jackknives and time to test them, What is disturbing was not these honorable scars of war on the Queen Mary,but the series of retorts from Americans, all of them seeming to imply that the English steamship owners, if not Ring George himself, had made the original kick. Enough of this sort of thing is go- ing on to suggest that there may be an oranized campaign against "England."It wouldn't matter Much if we could set the clock back a half - century or so. But the world today cannot exist in compartments any more than the half-dozen petty king- doms of England a thousand years ago could survive independently once a few•roads passable to horsemen and baggage trains had been built. More disturbing than the lovers' - knots on the Queen Mary rails has been the comment in many parts of the United States on the cessation of lend-lease. Editorial excerpts we have seen exhibit a bitter dislike of the British and things British. The old war -debt question has been revived. One statement was that the Thritish had relied on German reparations to provide for paying the United States. Our recollection is that Britain stop• ped paying when her Allies stopped paying her. We long have had an idea that the late (?) Hitler had something to do with the war -debt agitation which continued in the United States' right up to the beginning of this war. It seems to us in retrospect that by 1933 the subject was not very lively. Nearly a decade had passed since the default became a fact. But from 1934 on, it seemed, there was a re- vival of discussion, which certainly was likely to help Hitler knock out Western Europe before the United States became aroused. At present there is another power- ful government not without ambition which would stand to benefit if public opinion in the United States became indifferent to the fate of Britain and the British Empire. That government which is not without ambition also is not without experience in propa- ganda in other countries. The more confusion. in and among the English - sneaking nations, the more likely that Mr. Stalin can have his way about a number of thing's that constitute a threat to future peace. It is jm- nerative that Britain and the United States get along with Russia, and the best chance of this is through the five English-speaking countries standing together. It likely is true, as some of the more insular and vociferous insist, that the United States is now strong enough to resist successfully any power or combination of powers which might venture to attack. But for our part, we would prefer attaeks repelled,' as in 1940, Western Europe or far out in the Pacific 'ocean, to the. destruction of Halifax or Vancouver. as mere preludes to at- tacks on New York and San Fran- cisco, Unless' the United States is prepared to annex Britain and the outtiosts • of Empire train Gibraltar •te! ;Singapore, it would be well, obViotisly, that these strongholds re* Main British. ' ' • •• '*. !'• Itis our belief that. the way to be neighborly* to be friendly and Und- erstanding; to knowledge. ' 'At •••,; ••••y; CLINTON NEWS -RECORD tOm Our Early Files 25 YEARS AGO TIIE CLINTON NEW ERA • November 4', 1920 The New Era has been informed that the store and store 'house, barn, etc., next Cantelen Bros. store, has been sold to an Italian in Toronto for $2500. We understand he will open up a fruit store. • The building iS now useseedd. by meruer Bos,, for their flax.. 'VIPs. E. Walters and faniily moved in this week from Tuckersmith to their new home on Victoria Street, Miss Alice Ilodge left last week to accept a position in London. This week J. B. .Mustard received two ears of coal and Mr. Ward got three ,ears, nand all . is being rapidly distributed. The dealers say more cars are on the way. We hope it is true even if coar is up to $22.00 a ton. • 2 Mr, and Mrs. W. T. O'Neil left on Tuesday morning for De Land, Florida, where they will spend 'the winter. Messrs W. W. !Cooper and J. 13. MacLean, Kippen, are shipping tur- nips to Chicago. 'As turnips are a fiher crop this year, they are finding it profitable business. The funeral of the late John Rath - well took place on Saturday from the Brueefield station upon the !ar- iival of the London train. Death occurred in Edmonton and interment was in Bayfield cemetery. Mr. Rath - well was one of the pioneer residents of Stanley Township. He was a broth- er of T. and E. Rathwell, Clinton. Mr. Josh. Snell has leased the Com- mercial House barns, Blyth, and will now be able to accommodate the travelling public who have horses that require stabling. These barns have been closed since Mr. Thos. Coulter left Blyth some weeks ago Mrs. Helen- Trick left for Windsor and St. Louis, after a very pleasant visit with Rev. and Mrs. Hawke, and other friends. . Police Magistrate Andrews is in Toronto -this week attending the an- nual meeting of the Ontario Mag- istrates. After 52' years on the 7th conces- sion of Hullett, Mr. J. H. Medd will move to Exeter next week to make his home there. Mr. Medd practically retired from work ten years ago, but now leaves the farm to his son, James E. Medd. 40 YEARS AGO THE CLINTON' NEWS -RECORD November 9, 1905 H. Wiltse was acting mayor at the regular meeting of the Town Council. He presided with dignity and the pro- ceedihgs,.-did Aupp Coun. Cluff rave exPressidrittethe general feel- ing of our citizens' that the snow - Wartime Prices Board Answers Questions Concerning Regulations Q.—The owner of 'a house is repair- ing it with thepermission of his tenant who is shoving out shortly, having bought another house. Is it necessary for the owner to give not- ice to a sub -tenant who is renting two rooms without the previous knowledge of the owner? This sub- tenant is holding up repairs. The owner plans to live in the house him- self. A.—The owner does not have to give notice to the sub -tenant. The sub -tenant of any housing accom- Modation shall have in respect of the tenant the same rights and obliga- tions as the tenaht has in respect to the landlord. No sub -tenant may re- main in occupation after the date of the termination of the lease to the tenant, unless he bps entered into separate negotiations with the land. lord. 4! • * * Q.—Does the price of potatoes in- crease sometime soon? A.—The maximum price on pota- toes increased five cents a seventy- five pound bag on November 1. * Q.—Orie month ago 1 bought some cornstarch in a grocery store. This week when I Went to the same store to buy some more he said I would have to buy something else with it. Should I have to do this? • A.—This is what is called a con- ditional sale and is not allowed, Even if specials of two or more articles are offered for sale, as you Suggest, a customer must still be able to purchase these articles separately if so, desired. Questions on %any reguation of the Wartime Prices and Trade Board will be answered if submitted to the In - :Cori -nation Branch, Wartime Prices and Trade Board, Federal Building, London, Ontario.' the moment, many commentators in the United States (and a few in Can- ada) appear to delight in seizing on small pretexts to promote dissension at a time when the need is continu- ance of the frank U.S.-British part- nership, Too many of these cominen tators forget that if the less strong of the- two partnerg had not slowed and held Hitler five years ago the certain. result would have been to prolong the war. If there had been a defeated 13ritain in 1940, General McArthur would still be a long way from Tokicr. Most of us on this continent are willing and anxious to promote the understanding which will preserve a partnership for peace. It is hoped that, none of us allows Britain's pen- chant for unpopularity among certain groUps in the United States, or the machinations of a propaganda mach- ine, to destroy what is to the adiant- age of every living soul throughout the world. • THURSI)Ay, NOVEMBER 8, 1945 plowing' of last season was not eatifactor. •d - The Thresher Company was grant- ed by Town :Coin -tell, the use of a por- tion of Ring and Wellington streets, while the work of erecting their new building is iri progress., On the local market wheat is 75-77 Cents; butter, 17-18 cents; eggs, 17 18 cents; dried apples, five cents; live hogs, $6.10; hay, $7, ' At, a meeting of Collegiate Institirte Board, Harry Cantelon was appointed caretaker at $250 per annnin. Rev.Dr. Stewart, Willis Church, made an exchange of pulpits &Imlay evening with Rev. Mr, Leckie, Londes- boro. , In a hard_and fast game of football played in the local park Saturday af- ternoon, CC.I. football team defeated Seaforth 2-0, Fraser and Whidclon scoring. Clinton team: goal, W. Tay- lor; backs, E. Badour, H. Badcur; halves„R. McKenzie, C. McKinnon, D. L. Cranston; forwards, D. Fraser, 13. JohnSon, 111. Whiddon, L. Manning, D. McLean. W. W. Ferran and John McGarva, iCliinatoens,. has been appointed mag- stt A committee consisting of W. Jack- son, P. R. Hodgens, H. T. Rance and Dr. Gunn, has been appointed to gather information relative to the canning industry with a view to est- ablishing a factory in this town. 'At the official board meeting of Ontario St. Methodist Church, J. Gib- bings, H. Plumsteel, L. Tyndall, J. Taylor and A. Hooper, were elected stewards for Clinton, and I. Johns and T. Townsend for Turner's Church. Rev. C. 11. Gunne is receiving warm congratulations from his parishioners and our citizens in general on his ap- pointment as Rural Dean of Huron County. Among the recently appointed Justices of the Peace for South Huron are the following from Stanley Town- ship: William Glenn, John McNaugh- ton, G. R. Keys, William Evans.) and Robert Morrison. . Duncan McTavish of the Mill Road has disposed of his farm to Samuel Eagleson, Milton, North Dakota, for poo. Samuel Switzer, Goderich Town- ship, has bought Frank Crich's farm on the second, Huron Road, South, for $6,000. Wingham suffered a disastrous fire October 31, when the VanStone Block was destroyed with a loss of over $12,000. Recently appointed Justices of the Peace include: Goderich Township -- 0. J. S. Naftel, John Sowerby, James Connolly, Samuel Sturdy, John R. Holmes; Blyth—John Wilford; Hul- lett-James Campbell, Londesboro. 'l. S. R. Holmes was in Toronto, flainilton, and London on a buying trip for his drug store' • New 1Flaine Ware Choose some for yourself and it also makes a useful, modern, and practical gift. We have a nice stock of the follo-wing pieces, at • moderate prices: Gold Seal Coffee Makers (6 cup) - $3.75 Gold Seal Coffee Makers (8 cup) - 3.95 Dunbar Coffee Makers (8 cu) . - 2.95 Dunbar Tea Kettles - --------2.50 Dunbar Double Boilers - - - -• 3.95 Dlunbar Teapots - ----------2.25 Dunbar Sauce Pans 2.75 POMPONETTE The new all metal compact, offers a new con- ception of smart styling. Sleek as an airliner—wafer thin—irresistible. See these new compacts priced at $3.95, including all tax. New 3 -piece Dresser Sets in lovely clear Lucite, with flavdess mirrors and excellent quality brushes. A lovely gift item. Price $12.00 per set. Join our Christmas Lay -Away Club Now "Dog Collars'? by Cora—Fashion's last word. See these smart neckpieces of black velvet with • lustrous rows or clusters of pearls or colored beads: • :We have a nice range at $2.50, $4.00, $9.00 and $12.00 each. Expando Watch Straps—a real attachment for your watch and so comfortable. Put on while you wait. Price $3.00 each. W. N.: COUNTER Counters for Finer Jewellery for Oyer Half a Century in Huron County PHONE 184w FOR: - Prompt 24 -Hour Invalid Car Service Comfort. — Safety — Convenience BEATTIE AMBULANCE SERVICE GEORGE B. BEATTIE Would You Believe It? Only 47 Days to Christmas Greeting Cards of quality and distinction with appropriate Christmas or New; Year's greeting, selected by yourself, together with your name, neatly printed. Place your order NOW to guarantee delivery in plenty of time for Christmas. Available lots of 25, 50 or 100. Attractive designs on display at NEWS -RECORD office. C What could be more appropriate as a Christmas gift than A GIFT SUBSCRIPTION :to the NEWS -RECORD ? 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