Clinton News-Record, 1953-07-30, Page 2p i~GE TWc,
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THE CI•INTON NEW ERA
First issue ."urge 6, 1865
CLINTON :NEWS -RECORD
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Published EVERY THURSDAY at CLINTON, Ontario, Canada, in the Heart of Huron County
THURSDAY, JULY 30, 1953
Kin Cans for Clinton
THE KINSMEN CLUB of Clinton has
made a presentation of six waste cans to
the town of, Clinton. Though this may seem
quite unexciting and certainly unromantic, the
gift is one to be appreciated greatly by all
Clintonians.
Throughout the spring and summer months,
as in years past we have noted with regret the
generous sprinkling of candy bar wrappers, cig-
arette boxes and newspapers upon the public
parks and roadways of our fair town. Until
now, there really has been no place to put such
refuse.
Now, however, we have no right nor excuse
for dropping bits of paper just anywhere. There
will be six green waste cans located strategically
about the main business district, and it will be
up to the people of our town and its visitors to
make use of them,
Thank you, Kin!
Parks? We Need More of Them
IT IS A PLEASURE on these sultry hot
days to pay a visit to 'the Clinton Com-
munity Park and see the youngsters cooling off
in the children's wading pool, there. In fact,
the sight of the smaller set wandering along
the streets clad in swim suits and towels, makes
us wish that C]inton were blessed with an adult
sized pool as well,
The Community Park is indeed an asset.
The dainty Library Park, and the spot of
green in front of the Post Office are regularly
tended and the Horticultural Society is faithful
in placing lovely flowers at these latter parks
for the enjoyment of everyone.
However, one children's playground is not
sufficient in a town of Clinton's size and youth-
ful population. Recently at the last council
meeting the Women's Institute requested the
preservation of the playground at the old Clinton
Public School far use as a playground. This
seems a very admirable idea.
Since . at the time the town did not have.
possession of the property they were not able
to take any action. However one member of
council did say, referring we expect to the child-
ren, "They have the playground at the new
school. What more do they want?"
Now it may so happen that this land at
the old school is not the best location for an-
other children's playground. We rather suspect
that it would be well to have a lot so designated
and used somewhere over in the west side of
town, That, again, is a job for Clinton's embryo
planning board to decide.
But the fact is evident that more planned
playground space for Clinton's children would be
an asset. Those in authority should feel their
responsibility in this regard and make it their
business to see that something is done.
It's Every Citizen's Job
Gee -INCE UPON A TIME a man, stopping
r for gas at a Goderich sere ice station,
asked the attendant, is this a good town?
"'You bet it is', was the reply.
"That was just the beginning of a casual
sort of conversation which led eventually to the
question of industrial sites. At that point the
gas station attendant offered to get someone
qualified to show the visitor around. There is
more to the story, and like all nice stories, it
has a happy ending -the new "million dollar:
industry, the W. A. Sheaffer Pen Company, now
building in Goderich.
"If someone should stop you today and ask
you about industrial sites in Clinton, what would
your answer be?"
This little tale was told by the Ingersoll
Tribune about the town of Ingersoll. See how
easy it was to put the name of Clinton where
the word "Ingersoll" was.
So easy it is to grumble and grouch about
the inefficiencies, the slowness or other ills we
may feel that Clinton has. But a grousing atti-
tude will not serve to advance the town one
whit, nor our personal progress either.
Let's get a song in praise of Clinton ready
to our lips, and be well-informed concerning the
assets of the town. Then it may prove easy to
re -write the above little saga and get the name
of Clinton in there where, "Goderich" is.
Too Many Take It For Granted
(The Listowel Banner)
QO MANY READERS take their news-
papers for granted. They have become
so accustomed to perusing them for the news
of the day that little thought has been given
to the many new features and services. that are
added from time to time. Particularly is this
so in regard to the extra costs of producing the
newspaper to which the average reader gives
little or no thought.
C. Arthur Weis, president of the Institute
of Newspaper Controllers and Finance Officers,
declared at a meeting of that organization in
Montreal recently, that one of the publics big-
gest bargains today is the newspaper.
He added that most newspapers, despite ris-
ing costs that have increased the price of almost
every other commodity in the last few years,
still sell below the actual cost. Mr. Weis point-
ed out that newspaper profits generally were
declining. "Most publishers," he said, "were so
public-service conscious they often operated at a
,loss to serve their readers."
The president of the Institute of Newspaper
Controllers and Finance Officers told members
that "self-preservation demands publishers op-
erate their newspaper on a healthy financial
basis. Publishers must be more conscious of
costs and sources of revenue if they are to stay
in, business."
The cost of producing a newspaper is some-
thing that the public is normally not aware of
and cannot be expected to lie awake nights
worrying about. However, when men like Ar-
thur Weis draw attention to some of the pub-
lisher's problems, it should make the average
subscriber more appreciative of the responsibil-
ities involved in ensuring the regular publication
of a readable and indispensable family news-
paper.
It should also help to re-emphasize the fact,
if such is needed, that one of the public's
biggest bargains today is the reading content of
the newspaper.
Think It's a Dull Election?
(Exeter Times Advocate)
EVERYBODY AGREES it's a dull election'.
In fact, all of us are complaining
about it.
Few people, apparently the faithful stal-
*arts, attend the big political rallies. (They're
too dull and sedate anyway.) Nobody's talking
about the issues, the' campaigners, the candidates
or the platforms. The only hot political argu-
ments being staged are those of the principles
of the parties. No' one else seems to care.
Well, if you're complaining about the dull
battle, why not liven it up?
Get hepped up about your party's program
and tackle Charlie across the street (you know
he likes the other party) and get into a big
argument with him. Get mad and yell if you
like (it may attract the neighbors).
V your annual family picnic hasn't been
held yet, you have an excellent opportunity to
have some real election fun. Start Grandpa
and Uncle Jim and Cousin Willie talking about
their colors and it won't be a minute before
Aunt Het and Brother Tom and Great -Uncle
Jack will get red in the face. You'll have more
- fun than a picnic!
And when the sourpuss of your gang sneers
at the suggestions of politics, give him the old
razzberry. He's one of the many guys who are
spoiling all the fun and making the election.dull.
If you listen to these fellows king enough, you'll
begin to think politics is as bad as death and
taxes.
Let's blow our horn (and our "tops", if
we have to) ; let's talk it up, let's liven it up -
let's have some fun.
It isn't the election that's dull -- .it's the
electorate.
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Clinton News -Record
Tlrursdey, July $1., 1943
Jabez Rands had the misfortune
one day last week to have one of
his knees badly cut. The average
man would, as a consequence
thereof, have laid up for a spell,
but Jabez had his business to at-
tend to and rather than disappoint
a single customer has kept up the
daily grind.
Mrs. James Twitchell returned
on Saturday from Toronto, where
she had been spending a few days
with friends. She was accompanied
llama by her son, Charlie,. of Ed-
monton, who will visit for a time
in the home town.
Mrs. J. P. Sheppard returned
this week from a visit with her
sister-in-law, Mrs. Osborne, Mer-
lin,
Thomas Elliott, Goderich Town-
ship, enjoyed the distinction of be-
ing the oldest member in good
standing attending the Orange
celebration at Hensall on July 12.
G. H. Harris, mechanical super-
intendent at the knitting factory,
is on a 'business trip across the
border.
Our baseball nine went to Zur-
ich on Friday evening and played
a return match with the team of
that town, the result being a score
of 12-6 in favour of Clinton,
The Clinton New Era
Thursday, July 31, 1913
We are sorry to hear that Frank
O'Neil is about to move his family
back to Moose Jaw,
Caretaker Cooper is getting the
rooms all cleaned ready for the
Model School opening,
On `Wednesday morning of this
week Town Clerk D. L. McPher-
son received tivord from Judge
Doyle that the town lost their
assessment appeal and are stuck
for the costs of same. This is a
loss of $9,560 to Clinton on the
assessment of the three hotels in
question. With the license fee gone
and the reduction, the ratepayers
will have another two mills added.
A horse belonging to Henry
Little of the 13th concession of
Hullett, strayed onto the GTR
tracks Friday, and was killed by
the weigh freight going south.
Mrs. Ed. Scruton of Goderich
Township and Masters Ed and
Jack, and baby Emily, are visiting
this week with her brother, Mr. S.
Barr, Clinton.
Charles Hawke was renewing
old friendships in town this week.
25 YEARS AGO
The Clinton News Record
Thursday, August "2, 1928
J. G. Sloman, who has been with
the Canadian National Railway
formerly the old Grand Trunk, for
the past 42 years, has reached the
age limit and is being retired on
pension this week, completing his
term on Friday evening. Mr. Slo-
man has been baggageman and
shed pian and had become so much
a part of the place that Clinton
station will hardly seem like Clin-
ton station without "Jake" to look
after things. John Quaill, Sea -
forth, is the new man and is al-
ready in his new post.
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Clinton baseball team worefrom
Crediton on the borne field on
Monday evening.
Messrs William and Jack Match
and Robert Middleton were in
Stratford on Friday helping the
Classic City team win a lacrosse
game from Brantford.
Eli Scruton delivered a load of
stove, coal to the hardware and
furniture company the other day.
which tipped the scales at 7,070
pounds. Chief Stong says this is
the largest load he has ever weigh
ed on 'the town scales,
G. A. McCague, assistant agri-
ultural representative, has been
judging home gardens in the
county this week.
Miss Margaret Davies ]eft Tues-
day for Chicago after a month's
holiday at the home of her father,
George Davies.
10 YEARS AGO
The Clinton News -Record
Thursday, August 5, 1943
Clinton's main streets, compris-
ing the business sections of Albert,
Victoria and Huron, are being giv-
en.a surface coating of tarvia and
crushed stone.
Ernest Rumball of the Public
Utilities Commission handed clerk
treasurer Corless a cheque for
$560.14 rebate on street lighting
account for a period of one year
to date, last Wednesday morning,
Mr, and Mrs. H. E. Rorke re-
ceived word that their on, Lieut.
W. K. Rorke, of M.D. No, 2 Head-
quarters, Toronto, has been pro-
moted to the rank of Captain.
Coder Harry McEwan, Halifax,
N.S„ but who' has been on service
on the Atlantic, is visiting his par-
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Murray Mc -
Ewan.
Among the recent enlistments in
the Canadian Active Arrny is
James Cruickshanks. r
Cpl. Douglas Thorndike of the
RCAF at McLeod, Alta., is spend-
ing his furlough in town with Mrs.
Thorndike, and son Fred.
Mrs. R. E. Manning left this
week for a two month's visit with
relatives in Denver, Colorado.
Miss Velma Hesk is spending
this week at the United Church
Camp at" Goderich.
Miss Beth Govier and Fern Wat-
son are holidaying at Barrie.
Mr. and Mrs. Sam McDonald
and family are spending a few
holidays in the Bruce Peninsula.
Dr. R. H. Taylor with a majority
of 465 and J, W. Hanna, majority
139, were progressive conservative
candidates elected in Huron and
Huron -Bruce in yesterday's elec-
tion. No party received a clear
majority, Progressive Conserv-
atives, 38; Liberals, 14; CCF, 33;
others, 3.
PETER of the BASK SHOP
Nothing much seem to be hap-
pening in ye Aide backe shoppe
of late. Millicent has her house-
keeping down pat, so it only takes
her a couple of hours a day to
keep things spie and span in our
wee home. Back in here behind
the four -ply card, things can get
mighty warm in this kind of wea-
ther and we both spend a good
bit of time out in the back alley.
'Course we keep in fair good touch
with back shop doings as well.
Millie had one upen us this
week, for the PC candidate
dropped into the shop for a wee
chat. Gracious sakes, we could
hardly stand the mouse around
the place for days, she was that
proud. "Talked right here in
the shop, he did," she kept say-
ing to everyone. "Land sakes."
said this mouse, "you'd think he
was the prime minister or some-
thing." Of course this shocked
her clear to the core, and she
hasn't been speaking much to
me since.
Stratford I aces On
Civic Holiday
J
$8,500. in purses will be hung
up at Stratford for the one day
Harness Race Meet on Monday,
August 3. The Supertest 3 yr.
old Trot $3,750. The Dufferin
Park Free for All Pace $2,000.
the 2 yr. old Trot and Pace $750.
The Kroehler 3 yr. old Pace for
$1,000. and a 2.25 Pace for $600.
make up the card. Eleven events
in all will be raced off starting
at 2 p.m. Beautiful trophies are
added for the winners of each
race.
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1. Are most' Canadian furs taken
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2. How much of Ottawa's spend-
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3. How many Canadians partici-
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4. The CBC operates television
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5, Is the average number of per-
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Millicent isn't much for travel,
you know. She never seems able
to get the hang of clinging to a
fender for any distance. That
honeymoon of ours near came to
being a failure, just because of
that. We had to spend all our
time just seeing she didn't fall off,
and so lost most of" the view.
*
through, Don't believe an ap
plause ureter could have registered
much difference in the volume,
either.
However, we travelled alone,
clear down to the town of Hen-
sall on Monday, with purpose of
hearing the debate on nomina-
tion day. Man, there is an in-
stitution! Made me think of the
tales my granddaddy used to
tell about the old-time elections.
Those must have been the days,•
when candidates from both sides
appeared together and really
made an attempt to get to the
bottom of things. There were
occasions, of course, when the
militia had to fight their way
clear to the bottom to drag up
the candidates, which showed
that such a thing, though good
in theory, could get out of hand,
so to speak.
* * 4.
However, at Hensall, everything
went off just as smooth as a wink,
with neither man calling names,
nor even a whisper from the aud-
ience, except a smattering of ap-
plause after each. man. was
* 4t
We'd been sort of practising
on the way out to Hensall.
Seems as if fenders get slippier,
the newer the car a mouse
chooses. But on the way back
we had trine to look about.
Hadn't gone far, when we said
to ourselves, "Hey, Peter, you've
been here before," And sure
enough, this was Highway 4 that
we'd visited last summer when
activities were begun to widen
and pave it. It looked familiar
because there were bull -dozers
dozing along making the road-
side all flat again.
,;, * .,
It appeared to me that they'd
just had to do something about
the great lot of weeds that grew
up by the side of the road, and the
only equipment they had on hand
for the Sob must have been these
big machines. Of course to a
mouse that has country cousins, •
we know right from the start that
the proper procedure would have
been to plant some grass on the,
land last fall, .Or if the season
were too well along, seeding could
have been put off until spring.
Maybe the provincial government
could have raised themselves a
nice paying crop of hay, or wheat
or something this first year, and
sort of underwrote some of the
expense of the road. A paying
crop is a good thing, and we all
know it. However, if they should
proceed to continue season after
season, shoveling the earth around,
and drawing top soil from high
places, and putting soil in low
places, then there doesn't seem to,
be much of a financial gain at
all, at all.
* * *
The next time that Millicent
starts getting snippy about all
the money the Liberals are
spending, then, by jove, I'm go-
ing to tell her about the pro-
vincial PC expenses and'see just
how far she'll let me go. Mighty
handy with a frying pan is Mil-
lie, but we're willing to chance it..
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