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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1945-11-29, Page 2PAGE TWO CLINTON NEWS -RECORD THORSIYAY,, NO'VEMBE'R: 29; 1945 Clinton News -Record The Clinton New Era Established 1865 The Clinton News -Record Established 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. ATKEY H. L. TOMLINSON Editor and Business Manager Plant Manager THURSDAY, . NOVEMBER 29, 1945 THE ,1946 COUNTY "WART ENSHIP t now begins to look as if the County of Huron Iwill have :a Warden for 1946. Nott that there ever was any other 'possibility, because the office of Warden has been an integral 'part of the County's admin- istrative set-up just .as long as there has been a county, and that is quite some time. What we mean is that there already are aspiring candidates for the post, and the 1946 County Council is not due to held its first session until well on in January. Those in the know usually get some inkling of the way the land lies at the November Session, and particularly, at the Warden's Banquet, but that was not the case t'hid ° year. The 'aspirants for .the next year's wardenship were not asked to stand .and be seen as they sometimes are. However, speculation now 'centres around three men—all reeves of urban municipalities—Viettor D. Fal- coner, 'Clinton; W. H. Morritt, Blyth. and R. E. Shaddick, Hensall. Of the trio, Reeve Morritt faces an election in, :his home Municipality next Monday, and Reeve Shaddick Lias been returned for his tenth term as Reeve of Hensall. Clinton nominations are not due until December 31. Both Reeves Falconer and Morritt are completing five years as members of the County Council. Due to •the unique system of selecting a Warden in this county, 1946 will •be a "Conservative year," as • Alex 'Alexander, reeve Of Grey Township, held the Wardenship 'obis -year as a member of the Liberal caucus. n any event, the result of next Monday's election 'nn'Blyth may 'have some bearing on the u'lthnate Warden - ship selection. -'_^'t•� t,., ., ,,0 © © s OPEN DEER 'HUNTING SEASON , ne almost tragic aftermath of last week's open 0 • deer 'hunting season in Huron County is the number lying of unclaimed deer carcasses • that are yt g around, the result, in most cases, of wounding by small -calibre bullets or gunshot. To say bhe least, this is a sorry state of affairs, but possibly one that is rather' difficult to avoidaltogether. But true sportsmen will admit that every reasonable effort should be put forth to keep this economic loss to 'a minimum, not to mention the humane side of the picture. Deer hunters advance one or ;twosuggestions for the solution of the problem. One is, of course, that the hunters themselves, after firing their sl'o'ts, should attempt to trace their quarry, and, if wounded, put the animal out of its misery. Another is that only rifles capable of doing a good killing job, be used, to the exclusion altogether of shotguns. • • Experiences before, during, and after the open deer hunting season, indicate the need for the appointment of a Game Overseer in Huron County. The logical choice for the job is Sgt. Sam E. Castle, Clinton, who recently was discharged atter serving in several theatres : of war with credit to himself and his :unit, the Elgins. He is welt qualified through training, experience and temperament. There should be no further delay in making the appoint - Anent. '''''' ., ..„,.hr's' 0 © 0 EDITORIAL COMMENT Thought for Today: Many people lose a lot of money -trying to make it multiply instead of add. O 0 0 Only 21 more shopping days until Christmas! tOlinton 'stores will be open every one of them. O 0 `` ; Hog producers have their very last chance tomorrow to register for the vote on the proposed marketing scheme.. The' time for registration was extended until November 30, but all ballots must be cast by Dece'm'ber 8. © 0.0 When they cast their ballots on January 7 on the proposal of Town Council to set up a Board of Parks Management, Clinton ratepayers should make certain they vote in the affirmative. Establishment of such 'a 'body will go far toward clearing up the present uncertain situation:' © 0 0 Judging by the comments heard at Goderick Town- ship nomination 'meeting here Friday last, the action of, the Town of Clinton. in placing the Council Chamber at the Township's disposal, was greatly appreciated. Erection of a, new Township Hall, to replace the building destroyed by fire some years ago, seems to be only :a matter of waiting for that happy' time when materials and labor are available. ' 0 0 0 Although Huron County Council voted overwhelm- ingly by 27-1 (Conn. N. R. Dorrance, McKillop, being ()ppm ed) in favour of erecting 'a new Court HouSe, considerable, applause was accorded one of the speakers at Goderich Township nominations Friday last 'when be declared against the workgoing ahead at this time, and charged the County Councillors with getting:"swelled heads." There may be 'more opposition in, the County to the plan than the ,r --t vete would indicate. - i 1 Letters to the EDIT OR' Editor, Clinton News -Record, A WARNING DEAR SIR: -It has been noted that veterans, in increasing numbers, are -interested in purchasing small businesses of various natures and are making application to use their re-establishment credit to assist them in these ventures, A Re-establishment Credit Advis- ory Committee has been' established under authority of the Department of Veterans' Affairs, to assist vet- erans in Western Ontario with in formation and advice in connection with the various businesses which they propose to buy. Unfortunately,: however, veterans enter into agreements for business purchases and pay out, in many cases, substantial 'sums of. money on ac- count of such purchases, before ap- plying to the Department of Veterans' Affairs for the use of their credit and/or for advice concerning the businesses in- question. It may turn' out that, either by reason of the veteran's lack of ex- perience or by reason of the nature or condition of ' the business, the venture is either definitely unprofit- able from the point -of -view of the veteran, or at least of very question- able value. Where the veteran has already committed himself and paid over money, the committee can give very little assistance which they otherwise could if Ise had applied to. the Department before obligating himself. The function of the committee not only is to consider the value of the business in question and its suitabil- ity for the particular veteran, but also to advise him generally in every way in connection with his business venture before he makes any com- mitments or pays over any cash, and it is therefore urged that all Coun- sellors and others who are advising veterans as to their civil re-estab- lishment, give the widest possible publicity to the existence of this committee and urge veterans, by all means available to then, to:— (1) Consult the .committee, through their local Welfare Officer or the permanent secretary of their local Rehabilitation Committee, .before signing any /agreement, paying over any money, or obligat- ing themselves in any way in the purchase of a business, and, (2) That they apply to such Wel- fare Officer or the permanent secretary of their local Rehabilita- tion Committee to assist them in making out their applications for use of their Credit in a business purchase. The committee sits, weekly; at the offices of the Department of Products irGeneral Vet- erans'.Affairs, Building, 343 Richmond. Street, Lon- don, Ontario, to consider applications as they come in, and veterans are furnished with travel warrants to enable them to be present when their applications are heard, and to `get such information and advice as the committee is in a position to . give them, at first hand, and to ask any questions they may desire of the committee. The •committee is composed of prominent businessmen who are con- tributing their time and experience, and, in addition, they are empowered to call upon a 'panel comprised of business and professional men with long and successful experience in the various trades, businesses and pro- fessions with which applications may be concerned. For ,further information iii connec- tion with the Re-establishment Credit Advisory Committee, application should be made to: From Our Early Files '..�• 25 YEARS AGO house at, Brucefield recently occupied by Hugh Cameron, who has moved TIIE CLINTONNEWS-RECORD, to Clinton. NOVEMBER 25, 1920D Ward d' cof coal.and `Mustard. hathree carars last. weaek. Wm. McLaren Doig, Ll.D., who for Reeve 'Miller got a ear of coal and a number of years farmed in Tuck- more is expected this week. ersmith, but owing to the necessities Even the town clock. "refused to of his law practice, rented his `farm face the sleet on !Sunday and was and sold his thoroughbred stock, is stopped. now devoting all his time to his mac- The season for shooting rabbits rice in Port Huron. will again be open £01 one week be., Miss Bessie Chowen, Teeswater, tween, Christmas and New Year's.' was home over the Weekend.- The Governor -General -in -Council 1VIr. and Mrs, Roy Ball and little has suspended the operation of the i Miss Thelma spent the weekend with Canada Temperance Act. (Scott Act), Sarnia friends. • in Huron County effective November Dr. Fowler returns"cl on Monday. 30 1920. The Ontario Temperance from his hunting trip in the north Aet will come•, int force: Dec.. 1,.1920. country. He brought home a fine deer. o Manager Reynolds of the Huron County Home, has been in Hamilton 40 YEARS AGO this week attending, a convention of the Managers of Homes for Aged THE CLINTON NEWS=RECORD and Infirm. NABMBER 305, 1905 Manager hib'by of Clinton Knitting Mrs. E. Laird has sold her cottage Company, recently took a business on William, Street to . Mr. William trip across the Border and while in Stevens of Hallett. Boston had the privilege of attending On Saturday last the final game' in a gathering of Shriners. the Hough Cup competition for the Clinton market . prices: wheat, season of 1906 was played in recrea- $1.80; barley, 80 cents; oats, 50 cents; tion park. The contesting teams were butter, 55 cents eggs, 63 cents; buck- the London C. T. and Clinton C. h. wheat, $1; live hogs, market very vii - representatives. The Clinton defence settled. was perhaps the strongest it has been First term examination first Place this Year and as usual the half' back results at Clinton Collegiate Institute line was invincible. During the first included: Honour Matriculation, E. fifteen minutes, when the 'home team. Livermore, 83.4 percent; Faculty En- was playing football in earnest, their trance, Part 1, A. Hellyar, 79; Form D..Nediget,'.86.5; Form 2, N. Tre- opponents were almost outclassed but V. leaven, 86.2; Form. 1. Marjorie Lyon, showed up better when the home noth- ing 76 1 eased up. The score was two to noth- f r Clinton. CI" t line -un -was was There is a rumour to the effect. tag of mon the -up as follows:. Goal, that Mr. Trench, Teesate who own G. P. Keys; backs, nd operates the rink,is about to E.Badour, W. Taylor; halfbacks, R. reit it to sonic parties in \V;,ls•rtonn McKenzie, C. McKinnon (capt.)•, D. and have it eei.i.w'd to that town. L. Cranston; forwards, D. Fraser, B. The evaporator closed down last Johnston, M. Whiddon, L Manning, D. McLean. Mr. H. Bartliff made week—that is, the paring of apples ceased—after .operating for about an efficient and impartial' referee as seven weeks, a somewhat short sea- son. About 8,000 bushels of apples were handled this season, and many more might have been obtained if a ready market could have been as- sured for the finished product. Murphy Lodge LOL held its annual At -Home in. the lodge rooms Tuesday evening, the attendance being the largest of any such occasion so far, r * THE CLINTON NEW ERA NOVEMBER 25; 1920 "The Secretary, Re-establishment Credit Advisory Committee. District "F", 343 Richmond Street, London, Ontario." 843 Richmond Street,. London, Ontario, November 20, 1945. (Signed)—G. J. INGRAM Chair- man, Re-establishment Credit Advis- ory Committee. • 0 Votes For 18 -Year -Olds Editorial in The Brpadcaster, published by the Students' Council of Clinton Collegiate Institute S. S. McDermid, United Farmer candidate, was elected to House of Commons for Elgin East, polling 3,063 votes, as against 2,828 for .I. L. Stttnsell, Conservative, and W: G. Charlton, Independent Liberal, 1,946. Miss Kathleen East, Toronto, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Gordon'Gini- mgham.e. Mrs. James Livermore has' been quite ill this week. George Jenkins returned last 'week from his Western- trip: --He' 4eports sgood in the he the crops P visited. James Reynolds, keeper of Huron. County House, was elected vice-presi- dent of • the Ontario Association of Managers of Homes for the Aged and Infirm. He delivered an address at usual. Mr. W. S. R. Holmes, who a month ago purchased the Combe drug store, has made a' number of improvements and has now one of the most attrac- tive looking stores of the kind' in the county. While Constable Welsh was other wise engaged last week his duties as nightwatchman were efficiently per- formed by Mr. C. H. Carter.. Mr. H. C. Brewer, who for many years has been the efficient local manager of the 1VIolson's Bank, has sent in his resignation, to take effect shortly. It is not known who his successor will be, but the appointment of the'present accountant, Mr. C. E. Dowding, would be a good move on the part of the Bank. Arthur Edighoffer, Brake, has tak- en agen a position with Mi. G. Roberton to learn the tonsorial profession'. Mr. Peter Ker has joined the Grand Trunk's carpentering staff and is now employed onthe new station at Wing - ham. Mr. and Mrs; Arthur Cantelon visited the hatter's sister, Mrs_ E. Floody, Toronto, last week and while in the city attended the funeral of Mrs. Ross, relict of,the late John Ross, who in the earldays of Clin- ton. conducted the Prince of• Wales the first 'annual convention in Ham•• Hotel Rion. Peter . Kelly of the ,Red Tavern, Tuckersmith Township, purchased a bushel. of seed potatoes last spring and had a wagon load of first class potatoes this fall, many averaging three pounds apiece. The Chief was out early Monday, sprinkling sand and ashes on the ley walks. Mrs. Hoekner has moved into the BEATTIE FUNERAL HOME COMPLETELY AND MODERNLY' E'Q,UIPPED' FUNERA .1. HOME OTHER BLUEBIRD• CREATIONS FROM'. X29' 50• UP' 1�N. OT,� C NT E Counters for Finer Jewellery for Ayer Half a Century in Huron. County dividual, 4t. is now. A. great effort has been completed but a more com- plicated effort has begun. We stand at a critical point in man's history. The decisions that the people make now will set the pattern of life for years -to come. Ultimately, public opinion decides the big issues. Legislators can go no further than the people arewilling to go. Without substantial support, the wisest policy is ineffective. Leg- islators at the present time are not getting enough support. As shown in a recent Gallup poll, only half' (a-• proximately) of the voting public, vote. Refusal' to participate in politi- cal life will do nothing to raise its standards. Here are. the youth not yet 21 "itching" to participate in the affairs of the country and on the other hand, people deploring the half- hearted attitude of the voting populace. One can understand why so many do not vote. They did not study Can- adian political life anadianpoliticallife in their early yea's (late teens their minds were pen tonsuch study. They were harped at eternally about being "too young" to vote so their original vigour and drive were dead- ened. The • efficiency of individual effort was lost. The individual effort is what counts in the long run. Youth feel that they have ability to take' an active part in our national life, Atlihough there is very ntteh more that they have to learn, and rant to learn. The outward veneer of casualness may belie the intensity with 'which most Canadian youth feel for the fnurre. but they will be living in to- m .or-ow's world and they want a hand M planning it. Ii we wish an enlightened elootoratc fir 'tomorrow's "new world," then.. voting is the best pos bee training for voting—starting at 18! There has :been a rapidly growing sentiment in favour of lowering the voting age to 18 years. This is a perfectly justifiable sentiment, in our opinion. Canadian youth has, grown hi a sense of responsibility and general maturity. As a result of the war, "teen-agers' thoughts and plans have taken on a new urgency., They have become vitally interested in economic and national life, and since both of these are related to politics, the youth of Canada find themselves interested in the actions of their government. If the state can commandeer the services of 18-year-olds for the de- fence of the country, in all fair justice, 18-year-oldts should be allowed to vote. At the trine of enlistment the prospective soldier of Canada, 18 years of age, was considered to have sufficient intelligence and sense of responsibility to' carry out the work of the army. Why then, all this senseless talk about prospective citi- zens of Canada, 18 years of age, being "too young" to vote? (It seems strange indeed that discharged ser- vicemen who are not yet 21 cannot vote); If in the event that 18-year-olds were given the franchise, there would be more people voting in their early twenties than there are at present. The 'mind' is keenest in the twenties according ID military testimony --and 0 ASHFIELD VETS: HONORED KINGSBRIDGI--More than 700 persons gathered in Kingsbridge Hall to honor returned servicemen from the Township of Ashfield. Dr. Gilbert Frayne was master of ceremonies and conducted the program of music and songs, while Rev. Father Quig- ley spoke of those from the township who had given their, lives, Alexander McKenzie, Durnin brothers, Allan and Graham, and Alfred Lapointe. Dr. Frayne, reeve of the township, made the presentation of watches, on behalf of the council and taxpayers of Ash- field to the 99 men who were. present. Others who have, not yet returned if ever there was a need for clear will receive watches after 'their 're - GETTING SET TO Solo? A Message to Returned Men planning to start up in Business Soon you will be making your final decision—to set up shop in your old line of business, to start a brand new venture, to buy an interest in a going concern .. Now is a good time to talk over your Iilans with someone you can trust and whose judg- rnent you respect. Call on our nearest branch manager. Discuss with him all the financial' angles of your proposed undertaking. Benefit from his wide and varied business experience. He is easy to see and eager to offer you every possible assis- tance in getting soundly started on your own. • 40* To rill Servicemen Before you invest your savings ---Wore you ledge your rehabilitation credit or obli- 4 gate y Veterans' way, talk your plans over with your ourself in any Welfare Officer Committee. or Rehabilitation If you live in a district without a formal rehabilitation centre, we extend a special to consult our local invitation to you Manager. THE ROYAL BANK OF CANADA CLINTON BRANCH -,T. G. MALAY, Manager