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Clinton News-Record, 1965-05-20, Page 4The. Annual Flood Iipilott Township farmer-photographer- Henry StOker took this picture on Tuesday morning, May 11 when the.floO0. was at its beight, The area start- ed flooding late on, Monday and was all gone by Thurstlay, The area is at the fourth and fifth con- In Hann' Township cessions ,two and one-half mites east of Highway 4. The farms partially flooded include those of Arnold, pale, George Postma, Albert Kaastra and Joseph H. Freeman. , icularly bad case of la grippe. Sergeant Welsh will, take his place. The annual meeting Doh-. erty Piano and Organ Co, took place recently •and a record year is expected. Profits were up very considerably over the past year. Pittman's. Cain Extractor was introduced 50 years ago and has had tremendous success. Put- man's is the only painless and sure cure for bunions, corns and warts. Ken Chawen's Minorca hens have been laying big eggs — several of them were 61/2 x8. and 7x8. If they were sold by weight they would bring a big price. 40 Years Ago CLINTON NEWS RECORD Thursday, May 21, 1925 , The first 'band concert of the season teak place on Thursday night and a tidy little sum was realized to help defray the cost of instruments. Another concert will be held next Thursday and :it is hoped enough Money will come in to finish paying for the instruments. Wm. Johnston of Goderich Township delivered 13 broilers to the .Clinton Poultry House and received almost $1.00 each for them. They must have been hatched very early to be ready by May 19. Bert Langford. has had a cement approach put in front of his auto show rooms this week. He has been climbing up a lad- der so far, but this, will be much better. W. T. O'Neil advertised rais- ins for 10 lbs. for $1.00 and Ammonia 13 pkgs. for $1.00. The following 'is the report for S. S. No. 1 Stanley Town- ship for April. Names are in order of merit: Sr. 4th-Bessie McEwan, Helen Stewart, Irene Corey, Johnnie McFarlane, Jr. 4th-Ornerine LeBeau; Sr. 3rd- Marjorie McEwen, Bessie Cor- ey, Marion Shipley, Cecil Ship- ley; Sr. 2nd-Vera Saundercock, Karl Stanbury, Norma Shipley; Jr, 2nd-Clarence LeBeau; Sr. 1st-Jose Corey, Stuart McEwen; Primer- Nora Stewart, Isobel Saundercock, Glaclsy Saunder- cock. Teacher-W. E. Gamble. 25 Years Ago CLINTON NEWS-RECORD Thursday, May 23, 1940 The carload of road oil re- cently puchased from the Im- perial Oil Company is expected to arrive here on Monday. If the weather is want enough, arrangements will be made to treat the streets. The dust has been very bad in this dry wea, ther. Raymond Whitmore wrote his natne and address on one of the eggs in a carton of eggs to be shipped from N. W. Tre- waitha's Egg Grading Station to England. He received a re- ply recently from Middlesex, England stating that they look- ed forward to receiving ship- ments of 'Canadian goiads and hoping the war would soon be won and peace would again reign in all lands. - A warning. •has been -,,issued to housewives regarding persons Who call and solicit help for the Canadian Instituter for the Blind. Apparently a phone call is made to sell wax and cleaner in 'their name and later some- one calls with the wax and picks up the donation without showing any credentials. These people are not associated in any way with the Institute for the Blind. • Veal Chops were selling at 25c per lb. and `pork chops at 22c per, lb., side bacon in the piece was 18c per lb. locally this week. 15 Years Ago CLINTON NEWS-RECORD Thursday, May 18, 1950 • You wouldn't know the town police office . It has just had a real overhaul, with paint and varnish and refiniShed floor, and a change of furniture . . . We hope the desire for a "look" does not induce crime . , . Mrs. Howard Scatchmer and family of Winnipeg have been evacuated from their home be- cause of the flood waters. They are living in •a summer cottage errthe Lenora area while Mr. S.catchmer goes back to Fort Gary 'area to help clean up. Sev- eral places in Ontario have been- oollecting for flood relief for the Manitoba area which has been badly beaten by flood waters and will take time to clean up again. Clinton has planned a house-to-house can- vass with the boy scouts, police and town fathers helping to conduct it. Contenders at the Stratford Music FeStival are: James W. Curran, Holmesville; Miss Eil- een Gliddon, Holmesville and Richard Snell of RR 1 Clinton. A cynic asked us recently what we look 'for in calling a new minister to a local church . . one who has a pleasant ap- pearance, one Who will sttit the young people . . Who will not ask for an assistant or a raise in salary or one who doesn't look as if lie (would stay too long so that the congregation will not groW tired of his ser- mons. Don't ask us, we have Wondered too. RIDS: IS YOUR BICYCLE SAFE Before your bicycle season Starts, have the machine thor- oughly overhauled by a quali- fied mechanic — especially the brakeS, tires, chain and wheels. Make sure that there are front lights and back reflectors, With plenty of the luminous, Scotch Light tape placed on the mud- guard and back of the machine to show up when a car over- takes you on the road at night. A. M. HARPER CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS 55-57 SOUTH. ST., TELEPHONE GODERICH, 'ONT. 524-7562 A Little Paint, Maybe Flowers CLINTON'S LIBRARY Park could —any time and see people seated there. use a face-lifting. Thus we can conclude that the park We are not thinking of any major is an asset that is appreciated. ' landscaping job or an expensive reno- vation. Clinton, and District Cenotaph Committee has already decided to re- move the once-lovely fountain and to perhaps replace it with the propbsed cenotaph. All ,we are suggesting is a little paint,• maybe more flowers The park is adjacent to one of the town's busiest streets, in the midst of the business section. It, is set between two oft frequented structures, the Muni- cipal Building and the Library. The spacious block of greenery is hardly 'ever vacant. One can pass 'by almost The French-Canadian Point of View Reprinted from the Alliston '(Ontario) (Herald of April 22, 1965 Three little peony bushes and as many paint blistered flower boxes are there to add colour and beauty. Several weather-dulled park benches are scat- tered for the convenience of park visit- ors. The inviting spanse of lawn has begun to shrink away from the' side- walks where many feet have tramped the ground bare. The flag-pole, crowned with a new flag, is showing grey and , dreary where the white paint of another year has disappeared. A little paint, maybe more flow- ers " Clinton News•-ftecord THE CLINTON NEW ERA Atilaltiailiatad, THE CLINTON NEWS-RECORD Established 1866 1414 Established 1881 0 t 0 4 Pubilihed Ewa.), Thursday At The Hurt Clinton,I.. 'Of Huron County Ontario,• Canada * el Population 3,475 A. LAURIE COLOUHOUN; PUILISHER • , 0 * Signed contributions ® thioRI publiCation; ere the opinions of the writer Only, and do not necessarily Eocpfeet . 4% OLP. lb. View% Of the neiyspapet. AutbOr1teil at Second Cass Mail; Poet Office Diperfthent, btfai.e, end for Payment of Pestege in Cab United Whit and 0 —' Canada- and 'Graaf Ilitteltit -$41i0 a yeet; SUISCRIPTION RATES: Payable in edytineiotelon; 86.60; Simile Copleit 10 Cents 10 Years Ago CLINTON NEWS-RECORD Thursday, May 19, 1955 Clinton Public School has a full slate of teachers for the fall term. Minimum salary is $2,400. Maximum for women here 'is $3,200 while that of men is $3,400. A special ratepayer's meeting has been called for Thursday, May 26 to settle the question of the school site. The question before the ratepayers will be whether •to enlarge on the pre- sent site or to acquire a new site. Legion Public Speaking final- ists will enter the District fin- als here this Wednesday even- ing. Clinton girls entered for this are Miss Gwen Shorey of ODCI and Miss Judy Halvvard of A/V/M Hugh Campbell pub- lie school at Adastral Park. Top Score teams for Clinton Bowling Lanes include: Mrs. E. J. Reynolds, Mrs. Jack Holmes, Mrs. Grant Nelson, Grant Nel- son, Mrs. H. E. Hartley and Donald Strong all of Clinton. Mrs. Jahn Salves of RCAF Station Clinton was the lucky winner of a 1955 car at the re- cent Kinsmen Oar Bingo here. Engagement of note is Cath- erine Fingland, daughter of Judge and Mrs. Frank Fingland to Dr. Claude McKnight, son of Mr. and Mrs. Claude McKnight of Brantford. Former Stanley Township Man Passes In London , The funeral of the late Nel- son H. Forrest, 116 Elmwood Ave:, London, and formerly of Stanley Township, was :held Tuesday, May 11, from the Millard George Funeral Home, London. He was in his 50th year and had been in ill health for some time. Survivors include his Wife, the farmer Mary Ellen Ald- ridge; six daughters; :six sons; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Laur- ence Forrest; and ten grand- children. Interment was in Baird's Cemetery. • INSURANCE K. W. COLQUHOUN INSURANCE & REAL ESTATE Phones: Off ice 482-9747 Res. 452-7804 JOHN WISE, Salesman Phone 482-7265 H. C. LAWSON First Mortgage Money Available Lowest Current Interest Rates INSURANCE - REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS Phones: Office 482-9644 Res. 48P.-9787 H. E. HARTLEY LIFE INSURANCE Planned Savings . . . . . . Estate Analysis CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE CO. Clinton, Ontario ALUMINUM PRODUCTS For Air-Master Aluminum Doors and Windows and Rockwell Power Tools JERVIS SALES R. L. jervis--68 Albert 8t. ciintoh-482-9390 • • • CENTRAL, HURON Secondary School Board has eMPOWered Business- Administrator Robert:Maloney to pay some accounts before they have been OK'd by the board. ,MaloneyMr. •reasoned that by be- ing able to take advantage of the dis, count offered on some invoices, he could save an appreciable amount of money over the year. He was ready and willing 'to taie on the extra workload and responsibility that will blither compli- cate the exacting job of managing the school's financial affairs. The board had ,difficulty in making the decision. Some board members in- dicated they felt they would be re- linquishing their duty to peruse the accounts for discrepancies before auth- orizing payment Others spoke of their obligation 'to conserve the taxpayer's dollars. 'IN THE LAST few weeks your editor has had the opportunity, and pleasure, of discussing "Separatism", or the French-Canadian problem, with a number of editors of French-language newspapers of different sizes and, too, with individuals, • R has been an enlightening exper- ience. In the first place, not one of them wants to separate from Canada. Every- one' was emphatic about ,that. As one editor said, 'It is only a few hot-heads, extremists, silly youngsters and those influenced by Communist propaganda who are trying to stir up trouble." Secondly, it seems that what Que- bec wants is a greater degree of feder- alism in Canada, with minimum control by a central government. That means that Quebec wants each province to have maximum autonomy to develop in its own way. ' • Thirdly, Quebec wants assurance that there will be adequate bilingual- ism in federal government departments so that a letter written in French will be answered in French and that French- speaking Sanadians can do business with the central government in French. Fourth, there is desire that French- speaking minorities in the other pro- vinces will be helped to maintain their language and their culture and not have English language and culture forc- ed upon them. This does not mean that they want a completely bilingual coun- try with bilingual schools. They are too realistic for that. BUt they do feel that where -there is a dense French- speaking population there should be increasing emphasis upon bilingalism. There is no real demand that every- one learn to speak French. As one man said, "We don't want to make every- one speak French; but we do want them to understand the French posi- tion." Taking all these together, there is a pretty clear picture. Quebec is many years behind the rest of Canada,Ontario especially, in economic growth and industrial de- velopment.. The great bulk of enter- prise is in the hands of English-speak- ing companies and their executives. Young French people feel frustrated. Their elders recognize that this situa- tion is largely of Quebec's own mak- ing. Until the 1940's education in Que- bec was at a low level. Those who went on to the universities tended to study law, medicine or liberal' arts rather than engineering and commer- cial subjects. The result was a shortage of trained personnel for industry and All had the best interests of the school and the school suPPorterS at heart. We feel sure, as the board does, that Robert Maloney is concerned only with the correct and economic handling of public funds, Since Chairman John Laois will co-sign all outgoing cheques, the board has double assurance that their satisfaction, and thatof the people they represent, will be of prime impor- tance. In this age of indecision, buck, passing and' idle thumb-twiddling, it is refreshing to .find a man with the initia- tive and foresight, of Robert Maloney working' with 'the confidence of board members concerned about the best rep- resentation possible for their home municipalities, Every taxpayer should take note of this administrative body and give it an unmistakable 'stamp of approval'. business. This vacuum was, therefore, filled with English-speaking staff. Now, the French are having a tough job to get into the better jobs: However, Quebec has radically and drastically changed its thinking and every effort is being made to improve educational standards and to prepare more and more young men and wo- men for executive and other responsible jobs. But it is going to take time for them to "arrive". Meantime, there is prejudice in favour of English-speaking personnel in large English-controlled companies. The need is for a greater spirit of willingness among employers in Quebec to give the French-Canadian an even chance to get ahead. Because of faulty education and an almost medieval attitude toward agri- cultural workers by French landowners, the whole province was handicapped. It is only in the last decade that Quebec has awakened. That is the 'whole thing in a nut- shell. Quebec has awakened, is stretch- ing her muscles and wants to be up and doing. It 'is a healthy and wholly de-. sirable situation. For too long, Quebec was a sort of sleeping partner in Can- ada who, by failure to develop her own resources, encouraged domination by outside capital. Now Quebec wants to go ahead and go ahead fast, Who can blame Les Quebecois? In 'order to push forward, to make a great leap forward, Quebec wants to retain control of her own destiny and her own revenues so far as possible. She does not want to put all her money into a common pot to be ladled out by poli- ticians in Ottawa. She has come to realize that her future is in her own hands and she wants to be free to follow those paths that will get most results fastest Let us forget all this nonsense about Separatism.. Let us look upon Quebec as a sister province who has just realized the enormous opportunities that she has been neglecting and who is` determined to catch up with the rest of Canada. Her awakening and her energy are nothing to fear. 'Irt is some- thing to welcome. A strong and pros- perous Quebec will go far toward mak- ing the whole of Canada more pros- perous, stronger and a greater nation. Rather than criticizing Quebec, our hands should be extended to helping her to fulfil her great potential so that she takes her rightful place politically, economically and culturally with us as an integral, vital part of this country. 75 Years Ago THE CLINTON NEW ERA Friday, May 16, 1890 Some time ago, Bayfield had the reputation of being a law- less, godless and desolate place, it was supposed to be a, place where the Scott Act was openly defied, the constables of the law resisted, and the courts of the land brought into contempt. Since the Salvation Army came to town a remarkable change has taken place, After the re- vival last week a goad many are using better language and as a whole •the citizens are becoming more god-fearing. If they could only succeed in capturing Swarts, Bailey, Marks and Steekhard they would then have made a: clean sweep of the whole village, Albert Halstead, on the Mait- land, has a large trough in his barnyard filled with water brought with a gas pipe from a hill more than twenty rods away. He has pure spring water, here for his cattle the year round, without the trouble of pumping. The Blyth 'Standard is chang- ing quarters, coming down to the business end 'of the town and we consider this a good move. The effects of tobacco have been listed below--Dr. John Goodman--"Ilabacco stulifies the Mind, blunts the feelings,' and unfits 6, man for the intense competition of commercial life.' John G. Whittier, poet-1 feel a great interest in any effort to check the pernicious habit of tobacco using. It is not only a nuisance, but a moral and phy- sical evil, and a shame to our boasted refinement and civiliza- tion.' Wm. Hardwick, coroner for lVfiddlesex-cCertain forms of cancer in the lips and tongue are clearly traceable 'to the use of 'tobacco.' 55 Years Ago CLINTON NEWS RECORD Thursday, May 19, 1910 It was noted that Fig Pills will cure Rheumatism, Back- ache, Bladder Trouble, Painful Stitches, Sluggish Liver, and all stomach troubles. The cost is 25 cents a bottle and if you do not get results your money will be refunded. Messrs. J.' Fair, R. Graham and N. Fitzsimons enjoyed a ride to Goderich in Mr. Seely's auto on Saturday last. The own- er was the chauffeur and for ex- pertness 'he can put to the rear drivers of bigger touring cars which pass this way. W, Walker, furniture dealer has some very good 'buys in beds, They are priced at $2.00 and $4,00, Oak rockers are go- ing at $1,90 each and couches-- handsome ones are $5.00. Chief Wheatley was granted eleave of abSence at Council meeting in Clinton, 'he is still under the weather from a part- CORRESPONDENCE, that home- spun, over-the-back-fence variety of news, is the very lifeblood of a local newspaper. Stories about people-you- know . . their births, their deaths, their marriages, their activities, their achievements . . .wili.nieke a weekly newspaper out of a "weakly cormnuni- cater". Unfortunately, there will always be readers who have a false impression about newspapers. Somewhere, people get the idea that if they want their name in the paper, they must pay through the nose. Very few things in this world are free any more, but happily, there are still some, News items, such as the Clintonion , job Sets Picnic Date June $(1:1n Park Ito May meeting.of the Olin- t42? 4lan CIO was held last Wed.. lieStlaY larterne9ri at the .home MrS. dviVas with 17 MeMber$ Present. Roll call was answered by stating Where members would like to go on, a bus trip. Detroit Was in the majority so it was decided to talce a biz trip to that city on June" 14, A com- mittee Was appointed to look after the arrangements. An invitation from the Lon- don Free Press for 3 members to attend the spring banquet was received and 'accepted. The FreSident, the Secretary and Mrs, Addington will attend', with Mrs. A, I3urkmyer as substitute. The Clintonia,n Club piOnie is set for June 30 in Clinton Park. The area picnic this year is to be held in Winghiam on June 23. Mrs. Mote and. Mrs. Hobson Invited members to their sum- mer cottage in 'Bayfield for the June meeting. Mrs. W. Wise and Mrs, R. MacDonald will be in charge of the program, The hos- tesses offered to provide the lunch. Mrs. J. Batkin won the mys- tery prize and a few games of bingo were enjoyed by all. During the last week in April, a card party was held in the Orange Hall and at that time, the draw was made for the lovely quilt the Club had made. Mrs. Herb Bridle was the lucky winner and the winner of the doer prize, a large angel food cake, was Mrs. L. Forest. Other winners were: ladies' high, Mrs. D. McLean; ladies' lone hands, Mrs. 0, Watkins and ladies' low, Mrs. L, Cummings. Club members thank all who helped make this effort a splendid success. 0 M-L Auxiliary Meets At President's Home The May meeting of the Madeleine Lane Auxiliary of St.- Andrew's Presbyterian Church was held on Tuesday evening, May 11 at the home of the president, Mrs. William Cook, 44 Mary 'St. After the opening hymn, 533, Mrs. Art Cole -read the Scrip- ture lesson and Mrs. Robert Meagan led in prayer. Roll call Was answered by a Bible verse containing the word "prayer", The lesson from the study- book entitled "The Fruit of The Spirit" was, given by Mrs, Ro- bert Homuth. Mrs. R. B. 'Rudd offered to take over the job of secretary for the remainder of the year. During the discussion of busi- ness it was decided, to hold a smorgasbord luncheon at the church on Thursday, July 15th, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; tickets for this event will be available from any af .the mem- bers after the June meeting. The date for the fall bazaar was set for November 6. The winenr of the baking draw was Mns. R. B. Rudd. The June meeting will be held at the summer cottage of Mrs. Royce Macaulay on Wed- nesday, June 9. As this will be a pot-luck supper the ladies are asked to assemble at the church shortly after 6 p.m. and are to bring their own picnic dishes. Assisting the hostess, Mrs. Cook with the lunch were Mrs. E. J. (Dick) Jacob, Mrs. Art Cole and Mrs. Dorothy Hym- _ers, Business and Professional Directory J. E. LONGSTAFF OPTOMETRIST Mondays and Wednesdays CLINTON MEDICAL ,CEINTRE 482-7010 SEAFORTH OFFICE 527-1240 G. B. CLANCY, 0,0. — OPTOMETRIST --- For Appointment Phone 524-7251 GODERICH 38-tit R. W. BELL OPTOMETRIST F. T. ARMSTRONG Consulting Optometrist The Square, GODERICH 524-7661 ltfb Ofir '1904- EditOials VOte- of COnfidene, From Our Early, Files S ones we have mentioned above, are among the other gratis 'gifts like fresh air, sunshine and moonlight. As well, Unlike other seemingly "free" offers, there is absolutely no obli- gation to purchase. Anyone may place a news item in the newspaper without having to buy one or more copies of the edition, a subscription or even a cla.ssifiedi There are no strings attach- ed. This newspaper, is grateful to the faithful numbers who frequently and regularly submit items for publication. If this newspaper is appreciated, it is because of our many homefront re- porters. It's One Of The Few Free Things Left! PHOTOGRAPHY HADDEN'S STUDIO PORTRAIT -- WEDDING and CHILDREN 118 St. David's St. Dial 524-8787, Goderich 6-13p OPTOMETRY