Loading...
Clinton News Record, 1954-01-21, Page 2PAGE TWO • 0 THE cLi!Trpr4 NEW ERA First issue June 6, 1865 Amalgamated 1924, An Independent Newspaper devoted to the Interests of the Town of Clinton and Surrounding District •Population, 2;543; Trading Area, 10,000* Retail Market, 52,0Q0,000; Rate, 4.5c per line flat Sworn Circulation —.2,126 Home of Clinton RCAF Station and Aclastral Park (residential) MEMBER: Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association; Ontario -Quebec Di;vision, Western Ontario 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 Delivered by carrier to RCAF Station and Adastral Park -25 cents a month; seven cents a eoPY Authorized as second class mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa - Published EVERY THURSDAY' at CLINTON, Ontario, Canada, in the Heart of Huron, County THA. CLINTON NEWS -RECORD •First issue (Buten News -Record)" January 1881 .. Thursday, January 21, 1954 7 Can Spring Be Far Behind? MEETINGS pF VARIOUS _AGRICULTURAL -1-LK societies during the past week make us 'realize pleasantly that spring, and with it the annual Clinton Spring Show, will be here almost before we know it. This year is the Golden Anniversary of the Spring Show in Clinton. Just 50 years age. in 1904, the idea for an agricultural fair held in May, beciiree a reality, and every year since then, come rain, snow or sunshine, the Clinton Spring Show has drawn visitors from far and near. Last year'sshow, under the direction of president W. R. ''Bert" Lobb and secretary - treasurer A. .J. McMurray, was planned to be bigger than ever, and certainly if the weather . had held good, the Show would have been just that. No less than ten four -horse hitches were entered, and even in the bad weather, five of these turned up. The sheep class was larger than any ever planned for Clinton. The grandstand ' received a coat of paint applied through the co-operation of the Central Agri- cultural Society and the Parks -Board. Then the rains came. Not once, but twice, the 1953 Spring Show was rained out. Coming magnificently forward to salvage what they could of this really big .small-town fair, the directors and executive of the Society made swift plans to move the Show onto main street, and there was the horse show, the livestock parade, part of the evening's entertainment, the fiddlers' contest, the bands. Financially the 1953 Show fared not too badly, and with the Wet Weather Grant which is provided for such Unfortunate circumstances, it actually showed a • Our Retai THE FIRST INDICATION of a growth of active interest in the promotion of Clinton's merchants seems ready to appear. We have heard via the never -relaxing civic grape -vine 'that an association of retail merchants is about to be born. This would perhaps' be the solution to a lot of problems. A retail merchants' association could. co-ordinate the wishes of the people on maini street with regard to a great many aspects of their every -day business. .Arnmig decisions Which such a body could reach would be that of opening and closing hours, whether to close Wednesday. afternoon or not, and what about civic holidays? We have one or two suggestions to make, however. First of all, our town seems to have at least its share if not more than its share of meetings of all sorts. We have the regular meetings of service clubs,the church groups, the civic boards, the agriculture group meet- ings, the conservation and gun clubs, lodges and many others, which Clintomans find it hard to fit into a mere four-week month. The organ- ization most likely to suffer by virtue of the formation of this latest proposed association, would, no doubt, be the Clinton and District Chambek of Commerce. Perhaps some folk will find it easy to scoff and say, "What difference will that make? What has the Chamber ever done for Clinton?" And we'll wager the loudest of such scoffers would be non-rnemb,ers of the. Chamber (and what right have they to say a word?) and non-active members (who, after all, are the ones who are to blame for any lack of activity in the Chamber). At any rate, if a Retail Merchants' Assoc- iation were formed, would its members support profit. This, even though the gate receipts •dropped from about $1,500 in 1952 to psi) in 1953. Not only is this year the 50th anniversary of the Show, but it is just 100 years since the first fair was held in Clinton. Way back in 1854, on October 1, twelve years after the first Fair was held in the County, the first fair was held at the old fair grounds, north of the Andrew's farm. • This year then, can- be a double celebra- • tion: of 50 years, and of 100 years. And with the groundwork and reputation of good Clinton Spring Shows already laid, the 1954 Spring Show can be the biggest and best in the country. Smooth Your Own Path THE TOOLS WE USE, and the way we use -1- them, are the answer to happiness and success in our work. A pencil that scratches, a pen that blots, a typewriter that misses, a saw that binds, scissors that pull fine cloth, a toaster which does an uneven job: these are the little things that can be a bar on the road to contentment. • Good use of the oil -can and the pencil sharpener, careful handling of our electrical servants and continued cleaning and tuning of machines will make for a life free from care—a life af smooth -running days. 1 Merchants it any more actively than they 'have the retail merchants' committee of the Chamber of Com- merce? It would seem doubtful. Why not then, a Retail Merchants' Associa- tion of the Chamber of Commerce? The mem- bership could be achieved with one payment of dues, and then the association could proceed to conduct its regular meetings periodically, to discuss procedures, hours and policies and plan any promotional projects they wished. Their decisions would not need to receive further deliberation in the Chamber but could be acted upon immediately. This plan would, we feel, fulfil the needs of those merchants who want to see a more co-operative, progressive business district, and would not curtail support of the 'other import- ant jobs of the Chamber, such as civic improve- ment, industrial promotion, etc. Epilogue WE CANADIANS can do great things in the " next half century but if we are to do them we must throw away .some of our habits of thought. We must become accustomed to our newly -won status as a nktion. We must regard our neighbors and our parents as a wise young married man just starting out in life regards his. He indulges his parents; he watches his neighbours with a wary eye, and he keeps on good terms with both. —D. W. AMBRIDGE, C.B.E. President and General Manager, Abitibi Power and • Paper Company, Ltd. PE i ER, of the BACK SHOP" Bit slushy out of doors, isn't it? Seems we just get used to sub- zero temperatures, and our whisk- ers cease to quiver at the outside cold, when suddenly we welcome an open door, and a good clean un- heated breath. Millie and our - Sebes are a little disgusted it the weather, though, 5 1 * • We were getting such amuse- ment old of watching the small Brown dog wha liveS upstairs. She has a wandering sort of nature, as all dogs must. 5 * 5 At any rate, when the lady of the house lets said Brown dog out the back door, Brown. makes a sortie, and travels merrily down the alley, around the corner and back to the front door. There she sits on the sidewalk and whines pitifully to be let in. Practically all Humans on the street take pity on her, arid Brown is soon let in the front way. Then the whole process is repeated. 4. 5 5 We'd gotten to enjoy this epi- sode and the comforting little cries of sympathy that People uttered as they performed the front door opening ceremony. Then one night last' week we realized the need for • Brown's strategy. In the first place, Brown is a small dog. And not so apparent as her smallness, is her shortness. Short, that is, in height, for she is really a long dog, lengthwise, you know. Contradictory sort of animal, eh, what? Most of her shortness appears,to be in her legs. No offense, Brown. We believe it was Abe Lincoln who said, "A man's legs need only be long en- ough to reach from his body to the ground." No doubt the same rule will hold true for dogs. ' At any rate, the sight of Short - legged Brown scrambling up the back steps, which at the time were covered with snow, ice and were gradually sloped off into an almost impossible foothold even for a -dog, made us realize that the wee dog was really Us- ing her head. After all, why make the perilous ascent when a short round -about, and the in- evitable kind passers-by would allow the upward steps , to be taken on warm carpet? s• More power to you, Brownie! TWO GODERICH YOUTHS BECOIVIE QUEEN SCOUTS GODERICH.— Two Goderich teen-agers, Cameron Bogie and Carmen Doak, have received the highest award in Scouting. At a ceremony in Knox Presbyterian Church, both were presented with Queen Scout certificates by Rev. R. G. MacMillan.The. boys are members of the third- troop in Goderich. BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY CHIROPRACTIC D. H. McINNES Chlropractle-Drugless Therapy Foot Correction Office Hours: Conimercial Hotel, Seaforth Monday, Thursday Afternoons and Evenings INSURANCE -- Insure the "Co-op" WaY W. V. ROY District Representative Box 310 .Clinton, Ontario Phone Collect Office 557 • Rea, 3243 J. E. HOWARD, Bayfield Phone Bayfield 53r2 Car- Fire . Life - Accident Wind Insurance Lf you need Insurance, / have • a Policy - Be 'Sure • lite Insured K. W. ,&;LQUIIOUN „ GENERAL INSURANCE Representative: Setn,Life Aestiwilice Co. of Canada lee: Royal Bank -13tulding ijffie 50 - PlIONES - Res. OW 11. C. LAWSON Bank of Montreal Building Clinton MIMES: Office 251W; RES, 251J Insurance -- Real Estate Agent: Mutual Life Assurance Co. THE 1YIeRILLOP MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Read Office: Seaforth Officers, 1953: President, -J. L. Malone, _Seaforth; vice-president, J. H. McEwing, Blyth; manager and secretaty-treasurer, M. A. Reid, Seaforth. Director:4 S. H.. Whitmore, Seaforth. C. W. Leon- hardt, Bornholtn; E. J. 'Prewar- tha, Clinton; Robt. Archibald, Seaforth; J. H. Mawing, Blyth; J. E. Pepper, Brucefield; Wne. S. Alexander, Walton; 3. L. Malone, Seaforth; liarv, Fuller, Goderich. Agents: J. F. Prtieter, Brodhag- en; Win. Leiper, Jr., Londesboro; Selwyn Baker, Brussels; Eric Munroe Seaforth OPTOMETRY A. L. COLE, R.O. Eyes Examined 'and Glasses1/4Fitted Goderich - Phone 33 • J. E. LONCrSTAFF HOURS: SEAFORTH: Weekdays except Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Tues., Thurs., Fri., 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m, CLINTON: MiteLaren's Stnclip Mondays only, from 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. PHONE 791 SEAFORTH PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT ROY. N. BENTLEY • Public Accountant 4,Britannia Rd. (corner South St.) „ Telephone 1011 GODERICH • 'ONT. REAL ESTATE LEONARD G. WINTER Real Estate and Business- Broker SLOAN nLocK, CLINTON Phorie: Office 448; Res. 599) CtSN'rOlg' NEWS -RECORD THURSDAY, JANUARY 21? 1954 commimmucimmemer • 40 YEARS AGO . Thiel Clintini Nei( Era Thursday; January 15, 1914 Coett Young, Prosperity held their regular meeting on Monday evening. A hockey club was form- ed with the following officers be- ing eleeted: manager, Carl Drap- er, captain, Lloyd Wijkin. When this team gets into working order it is confidently expected that a few records will be smashed. W. J. Huddart, electric contract- or, has opened'up a shop in the rooms over Mayor Jackson's shoe The new arena will be opened tonight (Thursday) and the skat- ers will enjoy the famous ,winter pastime. - • ' Professor R. W. Brock, who has been Director of the Geological Survey of Canada has been prom- oted to the position of Deputy Minister of Mines, Mr. Brock is a son of the late Rev. Thomas Brock, who was at one time pas- tor of Rattenbury Street. Method- ist Church. In a fast exciting game of hock- ey in the intermediate series of the OHA played here, Goderich put it over Clinton by the score of 6-3. Seeley and West have added a trip hammer to their machine shop equipment. Interments have been made in Clinton Cemetery since 1861, the first taking place on May 12 of that year, being a member of the family of Donald Buchanan. Dare ing 1913 there were 55 burials and during the 12 and a half years Mr. Crich has been in charge, 743 have been laid to rest. The rural mail delivery makes it impossible for the small post - offices to exist and they are con- sequently being closed. The latest in this county to be dropped are: Blake, Drysdale, Chiselhurst and Hurondale, Mester Willie and Miss Irene Gould gave a party for a number of their young friends on Thurs- day evening last when a very en- joyable time was spent by the young people. James Campbell is rounding out another year as Clerk of Hullett Township and in June next will have served the township a quar- ter of a century. 25 YEARS AGO The Clinton News -Record Thursday, January 17, 1929. Messrs Watts, Cudmore and Scribbins received just recently from the Ontario Beekeepers' As- sociation a handsome silver medal, awarded for "Colonial Honey" at the 1928 British Dairy Show, Lon- don, England, the exhibit sent from Clinton apairy carrying off first prize and silver medal. Thie-is the sort of thing which advertises Canada and her wares. Mrs. Nichol Robson, a former resident of Clinton, is quite ill at the home of her son in London. Mrs. Winnifred Ahrens, Detroit, form'erly Miss Deborah Winnifred Brown, whose father lived in Clin- ton some years ago, later in Bay- field, is makin‘quite a record as a composer and sohg writer. The "Immediate service" IN YOUR LOCALITY FOR Estate Planning and Wills Investment Management and Advisory Service 4% Guaranteed Investments 2% on savings — deposits may be mailed Real Estate Services For prompt attention eon RAYE B. PATERSON Trust 9f:ricer Henna% Ontario, Phone 51 or any office of GUARANTY TRUST COMPANY OF CANADA TORONTO • MONTREAL OTTAWA • WINDSOR NIAGARA FALLS • SUDBURY SAULT STE. MARIE CALGARY • VANCOUVER \ Detroit Times speaks highly of her talent. Miss Isabel Draper returned to Stratford to resume her teaching duties On Monday of this week. ' Mrs. John Hunter leaves this afternon for Toronto where she will spend the winter. Derwin Carter is working in ,R. D. Munroe's store in Auburn. The- condition of King George, although he is not by any means yet well, is he, encouraging and it is hoped that he will continue to improve. The King's recovery is most gratifying, not only to citizens of the Empire, -but to the civilized world. .10 YEARS AGO Clinton News -Record Thursday, January 13, 1941 • -Pte. John Cameron, London, spent the weekend with his par- ents Mr. and Mrs. II Cameron. Tpr. Norman D. Elliott, Camp Dundern, Sask., spent a New Year's leave with his parents Mr. and Mrs. D. Elliott, Frank Cook, son a Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Cook, who has been employed with Glen Cook for the last four years, leaves on Monday for the Navy where he will train as a wireless telegrapher. -- Sgt. Eddie Elliott, RCAF, who went overseas as a Volunteer Fire Fighter, was struck by a car in Southampton, England, and is in hospital with a broken leg. He was visited by Alf Crozier, L. G. Winter and Henry Sloman, all members of the Canadian Army Overseas. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Powell re- ceived word from their son Pte. Bill Powell, RCAMC, of his safe arrival in Italy, he said he was fine and had met Jack Sprung, Hullett Township. Aspirants for the office of War- den of Huron County this year are; Reeves Fred Watson, Stanley Township; R. E. Shaddick, Hensall; and T. C1/4 Wilson, Grey Township. I3 tma.000),.-403:teta$ ARV' HISTORY HAS BEEN MADEI The Editor, Clinton News -Record Dear Friends:, Nineteen fifty-three was a suc- cessful and memorable year, a milestone in "Hog Marketing". It started, as a noble experiment and a bold venture—now it is an ac- ceptable pattern for all agricultur- al 'products, The United Livestock Sales Lim- ited, (your) Central Marketing Agency, has appreciated (your) trust and confidence. It helped during the "rough spots" in our first year of business. (Your) continued support will inspire us to better achievements in 1954. You will recall that March 1,•1953, was our first date to make full settlement on all Ontario produc- ed hogs. Ten months later, De- cember 31, 1953, we had sold 1,321,350 hogs for 567,257,926.77. To show you how the money was distributed we issued 446,540 trust account cheques to Ontario hog producers. One cheque for every three hogs sold! Our "liey note" for 1953 iiThs "PROGRESS." Our slogan for 1954 is—"United Livestock Sales Services—do not cost—they pay!" Sincerely yours, UNITED LIVESTOCK SALES LIMITED. C. D. Black, Gen, Manager, January 7, 1954 P.O. Box 9, Station "D" Toronto, 9, Ontario S.S. 4 FORUM. (By --Mrs., Ira Atcr'rill) The S.S. No. 4 Farm Forum met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mervyn Lobb with an attendance of 13. The radiotopicfor discus- sion was "Level Crossing Acci- dents Kill Scores in Canada Year- ly". There are -25 level crossings within a radius of ten miles from this locality (three railway lines), and to keep the cost of protection at a minimum ikwas decided that it would be advisable to remove obstructions (knolls of land, hills, brush and trees) that are along the railway sidings and concession fenceways. This could eliminate many accidents at a much smaller expense. A few hours' work for a bulldozer would make a vast dif- ference at some railway crossings. The question was asked: "How do you thing their cost should be divided: Crossings in a township; Township pay 30 per cent, province 30 per cent, •railroad 20 per cent, and dominion 20 per cent; for crossings on the county roads: county 30 per cent, province 30 per cent, railroad 20 per cent, do- minion 20 per cent; for crossings on provincial highways: province 86 -per cent, dominion 10 per cent, railroad 10 per cent. Following the discussion a re - Creation period was held. Lunch - was served. The meeting next Monday night will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Lobb. o • The Friendly Few The Friendly Few Farm Forum met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Jewitt with a good at- tendance. The discussion was on "Railway Crossing Protection". Both groups decided there were 15 unprotected railway crossings within ten miles of the meeting. All were in favor of more careful driving on the part of the motor- ist also more caution used when approaching a railway sign and level crossings signed with blinkers or bells. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Jewitt invited the Forum to their home for the January 25 meeting. Over the past seven years about 65,000 war veterans have been appointed to the federal civil ser- vice. PAYMENTS MADE TOWARD THREE HOMES FOR AGED Minister of Public Welfare W. A. Goodfellow recently forwarded to Halton County a cheque for $106,- 257, representing the last payment by the Ontario Government to- ward the County's home for the aged at Milton, Huron County also received a cheque for $23,345, representing the first payment of five per cent, for the new extens- ion of the home for aged at Clin- ton. Another for $26,500 went ;to Brant County as the first pay- ment of five per cent, for the new 80 -patient bed unit of the home for the aged at Brantford. • FIRESIDE .FoRanw (By Mrs. a'. R. Tebbutt) • (Intended for last week) Fireside Farm Forum hehl its weekly meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Howatt on Nfonclay, January 11, with 19 mem- bers present,• Discussion topic for the evening was "The Farm Price Trend." Af- ter dividing into two groups, very lively half hour was spent in arguing the pros and cons of the topic, with • many good points brought to light. The forum ar- rived at the conclusion that when lower prices are prevalent we should try to adjust our expenses accordingly, by buying direct where possible, and purchasing only necessities. We don't feel we need any provincial legislation. to regulate the sale of farm pro- duce. No need for co-op retail stores in this district as some we have sell farm supplies. No need for any more co-ops as long as we keep a, good man at the head of the ones we have now. Recreation was held in the form of a few games of euchre, after which a very nice lunch was serv- ed. Winners at euchre were, lad- ies, most games, Mrs, Harvey Taylor; lone hands, Mrs. George Carter; consolation, Mrs. George Hoggart; men's, most games, Douglas Riley; lone hands, Wesley Hoggart; consolation, Fritz Trent- ilimann. The next meeting on Monday, January 18, will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Hoggart. 020 CROSS 1954 OBJECTIVE SET AT $2,144,690 The campaign objective for the Ontario Division of the Canadian Red Cross Society for this year is 52,141,690, an increase of 544;390 as compared to last year. This figure was announced at the cam- paign meeting of the Ontario Div- ision held January 11 at headquar- ters in Toronto, when campaign chairman a some 30 branches were welcomed by William B. Han- na, campaign chairman. SAVE MONEY THIS WEEK With these unusual SAVINGS ADRIENNE DEODORANT ensmr,-- Reg. 55c THIS WEEK 32I31 TOOTH POWDER with Sodium Perborate— Reg. 55c THIS WEEK PERTEST MINERAL OIL, Extra Heavy - 16 oz. — Reg. 850 THIS WEEK, GIANT PAD WRITING PAPER. Emil Envelopes— Reg. 40c .............. .. THIS WEEK STORK NURSERS — Complete (Wide Mouth) 9 Reg, 390 THIS. WEEK tS for Reg. 33c THIS WEEK 2 for 491C PEPSODENT TOOTH PASTE— c ROLYNOS TOOTH PASTE-- 2 for 89 Rev. 69c THIS WEEK NOXZETry SUCARYL MA The Non Bitter Sweeten- ing Agent. TABLETS, 100's ... 80o . 1000's ..... $5.30 LIQUID, 4 oz. btl., $1.15 Free Cook Book with Each Bottle. 49c 49c 59c 29c 98c IN, . EWA GE 10 oz. . Own NANDS Try PLENAMINS for Health. 52.00 size free with the 56.00 size. Vicks Vapo Rub, 530, 98e Vielts Vatronol 53e Vicks Cough Syrup 59c KODAKS — PRINTING arid DEVELOPING — FILMS GREETING CARDS — MAGAZINES SMILES 'N CHUCKLES CHOCOLATES W. C. Newcombe, Phm. Chemist and Druggist PHONE 51 Genuin lue If you are thinking of replacing or adding a Living Room, Bedroom, or Kitchen Suite and would consider a 1953 design, you will be pleasantly surprised at the prices Beattie's can offer. SHOP AROUND FIRST, THEN COME TO US Ends of Congoleum, Rexolite, Inlaid One -Third Off ileattie Furniture •••• OFF MAIN SiREET WHEW! THIS ARITHMET(C' SURE 15 TOUGH! DADDY, IF FIVEKIDS WALKED THROUGH 20 SQ. YARDS OF FRESH, 0,8M81.11' WHICH Coor $47. 95', AND THEIR SHOE SIZES WERE '1, 51/2 , 6, 8 DOUBLE ,A AND 6S2.,-HoW MUCH WOULD EACH HAVE TO PAY F sv-gizo 1.0-17ac 4(09. s421-419,.5' -81.A plAw.", I clin4MA \' • LoOK,GUSI THIe IS Y0012 WORK ! YOU FIGURE IT OUT./ By 30E.DENNETS, I WAS ONE OF THE FIVEKIDS WHO WALKM)Tt-IROUGH THEWET C.EMENTI,