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Clinton News-Record, 1953-06-25, Page 2m Two Ci INION NEWS -RECORD THURSDAY, NNE 25, 190 Clinton News-Reeord THE CLINTON NEW ERA First issue June 6, 1865 THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD First issue (Huron News -Record) January 1881 Amalgamated 1924 lie Independent Newspaper devoted to the Interests of the Town of Clinton and Surrounding District Population, 2,543; Trading Area, *0,000; Retail ]Market, $2,000,004; Rate, .Q4 per line flat Sworn Circulation -- 2,126 Rome of Clinton RCAF Station and Adastral Park (residential) MEMBER: Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association; Ontario -Quebec Division, CWNA; Western °Atario Counties Press Association SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Payable in advance—Canada and. Great Britain: $2.50 a year; United States and Foreign: $3,50; Single Copies Six Cents IIelivered by carrier to RCAF Station and Adastral Park -25 cents a month; seven cents a copy Authorized as second class mail, Post Office Department, Ottavre Published EVERY THURSDAY et CLINTON, Onterio, Canada, in the Heart of Huron County THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 1953 The Middle of the Road WE ARE CONCERNED with the general apathy concerning the federal election. There seems to be a great number of us who for one , reason or another, hesitate to proclaim alleg- iance to any one party. Speaking with a Main Street merchant, we asked his party allegiance, and were discouraged when he stated that he "steered the middle road". This, apparently, was to show us his willingnessto sit astride the fence and sp be able to agree with any of his customers or his bush Nes associates, and avoid a quarrel. • We were in conversation with a salesman, in town for the purpose of marketing some product or other. When the subject of party membership entered the conversation, he was quick to inform us that "two things I never discuss on the road are politics and religion". No doubt he did not want to antagonise a prospective customer, by letting him know that another' political party existed. • This may be very well for commercial relationships. When we are worshipping at the money -shrine, We most certainly don't want a chance Word of politics to disrupt our con- Uentration. But will there not also be the minister who will refrain from speaking his political beliefs because he may offend a par- ishioner or an elder? Will there not be school- teachers who shy away from stating their ideas because some parent may feel the indoctrination qf_ learning will Iose a prospective vote for his party? Will there not be bankers who will remain quiet for fear of driving away business for his branch? We have heard of another age, when Can- adians were not afraid to stand up strongly for what they felt- was right. There was die - sentient, that cis true, and some lifelong family feuds were carried on. But at any rate the young folk growing through their teens were aware that there were two or three parries. They knew the policies of each one, They heard their elders discussing the fine points of each differentiation in policy. Local political history was re -hashed, and re -hashed. again. Young and old alike knew what had happened, and what likely would happen if such and such a party assumed power. Now if you should ask a teen-ager what party he would vote for, he'd be likely to say, "What vote?" And when he reaches voting age,and goes on into adult life, he'll probably, vote for the chappie who has the biggest picture' in the papers, • or the one who is in favour of increased pension and health schemes. e We're gradually floating down the river of political ignorance to the place where the whole nation will have to be re-educated about the ` basic needs of national government. Or else Weill shift into a government by a few, grad- ually into dictatorial governing by even fewer, because we don't know a thing about looking after ourselves. Canadians continue to ask in every situation that arises, What grant can we get? What pension will we get and at what age? Let the government do it, we say. And at •the same time we grumble continually about rising taxes, The men who are elected to govern the nation are no different from the rest of its, and are as liable to make mistakes as anyone. They need continual support, and the considered opin- ions of thoughtful men. They need the co-opera- tionof both adult and junior party associations throughout every year, not just the last few weeks before an election. Let us get behind the man of our choice now, and push the cause of our party as hard as we can. But let us not forget our representative the minute . he is in his seat. There is great need for active support then as well as now. To. Toronto Subscribers, Only LAST WEEK we published a letter from one of our many Toronto subscribers, which spoke strongly concerning the writer's disap- pointment in not receiving the Clinton News - Record until the week following publication date. Getting such a letter would be not nearly so worthy of notice, if it were not happening all the time in our office, and; we -understand, in other weekly newspaper offices" throughout the province. Not only do we receive .letters of inquiry from our Toronto friends, but we also receive telephone calls from them when they happen to be in town, and some have made a point of corning to our office to discuss the situation. We hardly can be expected to accept cen- sure for the failure of our paper to be delivered in Toronto earlier than Tuesday of the week following publication. Almost invariably the Toronto bundle of papers leaves Clinton by the afternoon train on Thursday, and on those oc- casions when we are late with publication it leaves Clinton on the early morning train. In either case the papers must reach Toronto by Friday. Each paper is sorted according to postal zone and carefully labelled before leav- ing'the News -Record office. These papers travel by second class mail, and apparently are held in the larger post - offices until such time as first class mail has been dealt with. This is the only explanation that we are able to give our worried subscrib- ers. The problem has been discussed at every gathering of newsmen which we have ever at- tended. Even those newspapers published as near to Toronto as Newmarket and Streetsville, are as late in reaching their Toronto destina- tions as those from our own office. We read in the Toronto dailies of recurrent requests from Torontonians for twice -a -day mail deliveries. This service was suspended some time ago because of need for economy, and as yet the post -office authorities have not seen fit to resume it. Perhaps this would be the answer to getting earlier second-class mail de- liveries, but it probably would raise taxes for those who received the extra attention. Meanwhile, we'll continue to get The Clin- ton News -Record out on the Thursday after- noon train, in hopes that the postal workers in the big city will get caught up on what must be a rather huge back -log of work, and get around to delivering weekly newspapers during the correct week. We're afraid that un- less our subscribers would be willing to pay higher subscription rates, thus making it pos- sible for us to mail papers by first-class mail, our papers will continue to wait it out until the postman gets around to them. Sorry we can't do more than explain the situation. A Dowdy Race? (Peterborough Examiner) CRITICISM of the new postage stamps showing the head of the Queen, has been so severe that -the Post Office Department is planning a new set to take their place. We are pleased about this not only because it will improve our' stamps but because it is a triumph for public opinion in a sphere in which Canadian public opinion has never been very powerful. We are, as a people, neglectful of appear- ance. We lack that characteristic of showman- sliip which, for instance,' the British possess so markedly and which they exercised to the full in the Coronation celebrations. We are inclined to tolerate dowdiness in matters relating to our national life, and we are patient, and resigned when other people assume, understarfdably, that this dowdiness is an accurate reflection of our national character. Luck of the Irish (Wingham FOR A NUMBER of years thousands of Canadians have been contributing hundreds of thousands of dollars to the job of equipping the hospitals of Ireland, through the medium of the Irish Sweepstakes. Illegal though it is, the habit has persisted, and with large donations from other parts of the world as well as Canada, the Irish hospitals must surely by now be the best equipped on earth, When it comes to equipping our own hospi- tals, the task is neither as simple or as pain- less. In fact Canadians seem to experience a Advance • Times) good deal of difficulty in raising money for the job. Those who donate so generously to hospi- tals in Ireland are perhaps a bit more chary when it comes to donating to their own. Or it would seem that way to our inexperienced eyes. At any rate as long as there are large sums • of money going from Canada to support the hospitals of Ireland, there will be a certain amount of discontent among those who have to raise money for hospitals at home, Rightly or wrongly they think that Canadian hospitals are as deserving as the Irish. A Hole in Every Pocket (Financial Post) EVERY YEAR 1,500 additional teachers are needed in Ontario Schools, reports Reeve Barry Atkinson of Sandwich East who is the retiring president of the Ontario Association of Mayors and Reeves, Education now takes 29 per cent of total municipal spending in Ontario. And the slice is going to grow, not just in Ontario, but in all the -provinces. The town cry from Atlantic to Pacific is the sante: Too much to do with too little money. The easy way out for the municipalities— ask for more money. And that the Ontario association is doing, It wants federal aid to education, This idea doesn't merit much na- tional support. Federal Government is big enough and costly enough now. And Duplessis' refusal of Ottawa aid to universities shows how far any extension of it to elementary and sec- ondary schools is likely to go in his province. There are ways out. They aren't easy ones. Ontario has already made some forward steps. Grants for "frills" on school buildings have been cut to save money. And in January unconditional grants to municipalities for, fire and police come into effect. This should stop municipalities sending 75 cents of tax money chasing after 25 cents of grant local money. The plain truth is that municipalities across Canada have too much to do. They are provid- ing services which provincial or Federal Govern- ment should undertake completely; things like children's aid, homes for the aged, unemploy- ment relief and housing, perhaps even hospitals. The day is long Since passed when a town could pay the keep for a foundling Child for a year for $25 or when any ` one municipality could cope with unemployment. Most of the provinces now are working on new definitions of provincial and municipal functions. The fruits of their efforts cannot come too soon, May they remember as well in their delib- erations that while there may be three levels of governments to spend tax money, there is only one person to pay it. From our Early Files 4U YEARS AGO The Clinton News Record June 26, 1913 Accidents are of rare occurrence down at.the piano factory, but one did take place on Thursday last which resulted in William. Coch- rane losing part of his little finger of his left hand. Matt. Mains is erecting a 20x36 foot addition to the barn at the House of Refuge. Clinton's lacrosse team defeated Kincardine 9.6 in a fast game played in the;park yesterday af- ternoon, Line-up: goal, W,,,,Tohn- Son; point, W. J, Tozer; centre point, R, Rurnbail; 1st defence, G. Elliott; 2nd defence, E. Cook; ard defence, R. MacKenzie; centre, O. Fink; 3rd home, B. Qxfort; 2nd home, G. MacKenzie 1st home, W. S. R, Holmes; outside home, W. Whitely; inside home, P. Couch. W. R, Counter and J. A. Ford enjoyed the lake breezes at Bay- field the first day of the week. The Clinton New Era Jpne 26, 1913 John Hartley. formerly principal of Clinton Public School, accomp- anied by Mrs. Hartley, are spend- ing a few days renewing old friendships in town. The baseball boys defeated the Blyth baseball team last Thursday night by a score of 4-0; Tasker pitched for the locals. Hawkins and Weir made a run each and McEwan two. George Hanly is improving the appearance of his house by a coat of paint. Rev. Father Hogan was at St, Marys assisting, with the Forty Hours Devotion in the Roman Catholic Church last week. D. A. McClure, Toronto, for- merly of the Molson's Bank staff here, called on old „friends last week. Ernie Walton spent Saturday in Goderich. Miss Ross Levis is home for the summer vacation. 25 PARS AGO The Clinton News•*Record June 28, 1928 Hydro was turned on in Bay- field on Tuesday evening, Dr, McIntyre intends, spending the first two weeks of July in the militia camp at London. _ The claims adjuster pf the in- surance company with which Wes- ley -Willis Church, destroyed by fire last Thursday evening, had a policy, was in town on Tuesday and after looking over the site, stated that the full claim would be paid, E. S. Livermore, only son of Mr, and Mrs. James Livermore, Clin- top, was graduated in law from Osgoode Hall on Thursday last. Mrs. J. E, Hovey and Mrs. H, B. Combe join the Lucas party in Toronto today and sail tomorrow on the S.S. Letitia for England and the Continent, Miss E. Catherine McTaggart, daughter of Major and Mrs. M. D. McTaggart, Clinton, was one of the graduates of MacDonald In- stitute on Friday last. 10 YEARS AGO Clinton News -Record July 1, 1943 Morgan Agnew, proprietor of the tobacco and billiard parlour on Main Street, has moved his business to Huron Street. His new stand is in E. Wendorf's old con- fectionery shop, Sapper R. Hattin of the 12th Field Company, who has been overseas since January 1940, has returned home as a prisoner -of - war escort. Rev. D. J. Lane, Goderich, who has been ministering to Clinton and Bayfield Presbyterian Churches for some time now will be inducted next Thursday even- ing at 'the Clinton Church. Seaman Maurice Maguire, RCNVR, is enjoying a leave at his home in town. Pte. Joe L. Yesbec, with a Hos- PETERS of the BACK SHOP Excitement you want, is it? Fun, cheer and gaiety? Busy times? Joyous happenings? Par - 1 ticipation in Canadian history? We've got it right here, folks, ri&ht here in Clinton, itself" * * Straight down Albert Street in a " shiny convertible, polished for the occasion no doubt, rode the Prime Minister of Canada, yester- day. That's right, the prime min- ister himself. Man, but this mouse was proud of his town. Not for many a mouse's age had the top man of our nation seen fit to visit Clinton and see for himself the wonders and beauties of the hub of the county. And then, yester- day, with his hat waving in true style, with a ready smile for everyone, almost like royalty, the great Louis St. Laurent rode right through town to the Park, Just think of it fritnids! * * * Of course, everyone didn't go up to see and hear him. But the music of the bands and the marching of children's feet, led a few who hadn't paid much attention to the Whole thing before. And of course all the Liberals were there, except those who were going to vote for "Uncle Louis" anyhow, and so didn't need to hear him talk. * ** And the youngsters were there. Seems as though the Prime Min- ister is fond of children. He has grandchildren of his own, and he's proud of them. And he's glad to spend time talking to any of the small fry that are able to get' close to him in the surrounding, crowds. So, no doubt because of this failing of Mr. St. Laurent, the powers -that -be organized this im- pressive parade of youngsters eag- er to meet the Great Man. They walked in the heat all the way down -town and to the park, and walking in time with the martial music was fun, too. * * * Then, they got to the park. 'They were accorded the privi- lege of sitting upon large flat sheets of plywood which were spread about upon the dirt track in front of the grand- stand. Not up in the cool grandstand seats, but sitting at the feet of the elders and of the mighty, as well in the sun. Some few of those who got there first, managed seats on a temporary seating ar- rangement probably planned M lCna rr+ex�..�r �7> ti`s DEAR SIR: I see by your paper, you are asking if anyone knew of Mr. Sid- ney Smith, Yes, I do. I remem- ber him well. He was a livestock dealer. Mrs. Smith will be re- membered as Mrs. McHardy- Smith, a very wonderful musician. They were very fine people. I remember when Mrs. Smith had the fountain placed on the Library Park in Mr. Smith's mem- ory, I hope it will always be tak- en care of. Clinton is a lovely town. I am proud to say it is my home town, Yours truly,. Romeo, MicIRS. BERTIE PIABER June 24, 1953 OPP GI I't By 30E bENNET'i`' We THAT PEA -SHOOTER/ .L LAN YA Te BE 800N tINi PEAS oFPN MV HEAD! � HOLto 1T, , ( CRAMP! DONT SPANK ler HIM r �� . , l Ili % i II� WHY HE I NOT? DID Dei THIN' WRONG! , i� . in /� .,,., II ,. l � FNO,THAT 19N f THE WAY WE DO ,1HlNGS TOi7A�i! YOU SHOULDN'T tlLOW PeABATANYONt:,Sor!! IT 3 NOT NICE! NOW, Ht:!X65 YDUR Pe'A-sNooTOR, BEA NOWADAYS, EXPLAIN TOAND THE UNDERSTANDS. r ;� WE 1 TH WG9 TNI=N, tlHELD e V t ' ' �� i 1 ,/ f Al 45�'r� 1, %i .. ,r 1, �" � , . r. \`t 1 .�, •'" v. S fip, , 1 /I i�,t t .0.ro �:.�wi•t; , Y:- • I. 9 11 III \�q V.. `Zr� 1, ,F e J1('C1�� r•f �1 tom.., \\ i. 0L.:, d ,.... ,o... -41N y . t i , .' 1 ��1T� �� . , \� iI! i �{ � fi''0 for the members.of the Band. At any rate, the youngsters sat there listening to the warm-up speeches of many, before the chance to listen to the Great Man himself, And the heat, and the boredom drove many of them to utter destruction of discipline. And so the Prime Minister was forced te direct his remarks over the heads of this constantly shift- ing, shouting, squirming multitude of young ones, towards the older folk in the stands. It was not easy for the Great Man to do this either. He likes children. It was evident in his special mention of youngsters throughout his talk. We are afraid, however, that he 4vill retain a memory of the utter disregard the Clinton children had for his words. And many of the children will not remember him at all. �. * * Nevertheless this mouse 'en- joyed his day, and when our own grandchildren start read- ing things out of history books, we'll be able to say to them, "We remember when the great Louis St. Laurent came right here to Clinton Community Park, and we saw him and heard him speak." And we'll see their eyes light up with the wonder of having a grandparent so old and so wise. Miss Sharp Writes First Prize Essay T is •the. entry which won first prize in the essay •contest recently conducted ,liy Gie Clin- ton Horticultural $oeioty, Win- ner is Miss Donna WO, Oracle 8 student, and 41sughter .of Mr. and Mrs. Al Sharp, Queen S. Think of Others (By Donna Sharp) It was about one o'clock when I had finished the dishes at our summer home beside the woods. The sun was overhead and it was too hot to play so I decided to head for the coolest spot and of course that was the woods. I cal- led my dog and we were soon ti amging through the bush look- ing at the beauty of nature, but there wasn't much to see as every- one had been destroying some of nature's precious gems. As we tramped over the tril- pital Unit stationed at Oakville, renewed old acquaintances in town a couple of days last week. Mr, and Mrs. Ken G. Waters and two children, Marilyn and Bobby, left this week for Gederich where they will reside in future, Lieut. and- Mrs. Freel and family will occupy the house vacated spy the Waters' family. liums and dog -tooth violets a funny feeling ean1e to .;me. The flowers seerned to be saying "Haven't you :any respect . for .us poor helpless plants? Don't you want us to he happy like you? Don't you like is decorating your wopds with our bright colours?" A stately white trillium said, "Don't You knew thgt I am the floral emblem of Ontario? I know we are helpless creatures but J think something could be done about it, Couldn't someone snake some paths where We flowers nev- er grow? Couldn't someone erect signs to tell the people' not to destroy us?" Then I came to my senses and started to walk on. I saw two trees bent over with nicks in their sides and it wasnt' long until I was day -dreaming again, One tree seemed te be say- ing to the other, "People sure ere funny. They cut hunks out of their sides, it is true, but they always mend them again, but they leavno e us herespect re to die "S and just Just then the dog started to bark at a squirrel so I told him to leave it alone as the squirrel had just as much right to be there as he did. The sun was starting to go down now and so I decided to hit the trail for home. That night at supper I told Mom and Dad the thoughts I had in the woods and they both agreed that we should not only think of ourselves lut of wild life, too, especially the wild flowers. 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