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THE CLINTON NEW ERA
First issue June 6, 1865
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Amalgamated 1924
An Independent Newspaper devoted to the Intereats of the Town a Clinton and Surrounding District
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Published EVERY, THURSDAY at .PLINTON, Ontario, Canada, in the Heart of Huron County
THURSDAY, MAY 13, 1954
THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD
First issue (Huron News -Record)
January 1881
Helpfor the Red Shietcl
IN A SIMPLE SOCIETY every man could
••• carry on his own welfare work. If he
saw a family in need, be could share his food
with it. If he saw a homeless child he could
give it shelter. If he saw a sick man he could
care for him.
But today it would be a hopeless task.
Organized charities can spend the money
st-
Rental
rrHE RENTAL HOUSING PROJECT carried
••• out by the Town of Clinton some years
ago, was found to be quite successful. By
now each of the houses erected in that manner,'
have been Sold at least once, some have changed
hands more often, and it is quite safe to say
that they are all occupied.
This matter of housing the people who
want to live in Clinton, is no longer a minor
Matter. There are dozens of couples and par-
ents with children who would like to fins' a
house, or an apartment, or "even two rooms
would be something," as we hear so often.
The hunt for a place to live is sometimes
quite desperate. When an airman is posted to
Clinton, and his family comes along, perhaps for
a thousand or two thousand miles, the need ie
very real. Hotel residence can only be main -
Tale
THE CELEBRATION of the Clinton Spring
••• Show this year in Clinton should be the
biggest event of the whole town year. Not
only is our Spring Show one of three in the
Province, but this year is the 50th year since
its beginning. Also, 1954 is just 100 years since
the first fair was held in Clinton.
There, in a nutshell, is the nucleus of a
bang-up show. A centennial, a golden anniver-
sarY, and the continuation, (successfully) of an
agricultural show in the centre of a thriving
agricultural tounty.
more efficiently than the individual. And they
can spread it where it is needed the most.
One of the world's devoted humanitarian
groups is the Salvation Army, This year the
Red Shield campaign needs $3,950,000.
• With a generous hand they welcome the
needy. With a generous hand Canadians should
welcome them—Financial Post.
Housing
tained for a short period by these families on
limited income,
It is up to us here in Clinton to provide
that place that is needed. There is a certain
group of newcomers to Clinton that can get
along with two rooms, or three rooms, or some-
times even one. But the need is continually
growing for accommodation with five, six, seven
and eight rooms, and always is the plea for a
garden, or a bit of lawn for the children to
play on.
Figures provided by the officials at RCAF
Station alone, indicate that 290 families whose
breadwinner works at the Station, lives outside.
of the Tori of Clinton,
Now is the time to get behind the plan
of the Town Council to obtain more houses for
the town.- They are desperately needed.
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of $1,000
' Other towns are going ahead with centennial
celebrations of their fairs this year. Some are
erecting pylons and others are putting in mem-
orial gates. These will be inscribed with a mes-
sage stating the length of time the fair has
been in existence, and marking history for the
towns in which they are erected. ,
Clinton, apparently, is turning down the
opportunity of a thousand dollar grant from the
province for just such ainemorial. That's right
Unless something is done, and that right qukkly,
the chance of a century will have been lost,
Put the Tax on the Tag
(Financial Post)
Obviously, the final price of any article has
to cover more than just these taxes. But these
taxes are the special ones which discriminate
between types of goods. The publie should know
what it is paying them on.
A tax should be convenient. But it should
not be painless. The payroll deduction system
for income tax has made heavy taxes possible.
It has also made them easy to pay, hence, hard
to get reduced. The public hardly realizes how
much flows into government coffers, how many
days out of every year it works for the tax
collectors.
Let's never make it too easy to pay taxes.
Or well simply find that we have more and
more of them.
Pit= TAGS should clearly show how much
tax is included, says W. E. Ireland, vice-
president of B. F'. Goodrich Rubber Co.
Mr. Ireland complains that Ottawa's taxes
treat cars and tires in the same way as some
obvious luxuries. But he goes further. He says
that on consumer goods "the tax amount should
be set out clearly as separate from the selling
price so that the Consumer will know what
portion of his purchase dollar is going directly
to the Government."
Retailers have never been too happy about
the "plus tax" price tag system. It builds up
consumer resistance. But couldn't this be es-
caped if the tags emphasized the final price but
• ales said "includes sales and excise taxes of
$XX"?
"PAIR WARNING! We
-1•• again.
This time, not so much on what has been
done, but mores° the way in which it was done.
The main duty of a chairman of a meeting
is to lead the others taking part in the meeting,
His is the job of planning and coordinating
the events of the meeting so that business can
be taken care of by the group, and conclusionS
on certain matters of business may be reached.
" Never, in a democratic meeting, should a chair-
man set forth his own ideas on a matter, in
such a way as. to influence the thinking of the
group. Probably the main reason that he has
been made chairman is his knowledge of the
work of the group. But it is established by
eu.stom, that a chairman should first allow his
group /members to voice their opinion individ-
ually, and it is his job to see, that they do.
Then if he wishes he may state his views. •
Twice within the last ten days in public
meetings here in Clinton, the chairrnan of the
meeting has attacked a problem' in a different
way. And we Must admit in a most undemo-
cratic, practically autocratic, if not dictatorial
way.
First, in council meeting last week, his
honour the mayor approached a subject (that
° of a committee to confer with the chairman of
the provincial hydro commission), with a very
firm hand. Apparently his mind had been made
• up before the meeting, possibly for some deys,
Had the other members of Council studied the
matter? We don't know. All we know. is that
Duty of the Chairman
are going to Criticise when the mayor, as chairman of the council
meeting, approached the subject, the correct
procedure for him to take was to ask .for the
wish of the councillors on it They are the
Men .who should have made the suggestions.
Then if the mayor did not feel' the same way
towards the situation, that would have been
time enough for him to state his views. It is
possible that the sank committee members
would have been chosen. Perhaps not In any
case, the matter would have been dealt with
properly.
The second occasion happened this way: Un-
fortunately we did not attend the last meeting
of the Park Board. The chairman of the Board
was in charge. Hisfirst action apparently was
to state his views on the matter (that of erect-
ing a stand complete with commemorative
plaque in front of the grandstand at the Park).
He was opposed to it. That he made clear. But
he did not fulfill his duties as chairman, when
he took first opportunity to state his views.
Again the proper way would have been to hear
the arguments of each of the other members
and what their wishes were, first. Then would
have been the time for him to voice his own
objections or commendations.
Without adherence to the accepted laws of
conducting business in Canada, we are losing -
the dignity of democracy. We are losing an
opportunity to accomplish great things in the
correct way. We are dissolving into an auto-
cratic, "I want my way,. and you don't know
much," attitude.
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• .It'$--An-IIEWitka.
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uick Canadian
Quiz
ls In the nine years since World
War II Canada has admitted
nearly a' million immigrants.
VV.as this total exceeded in any
• previous nine-year period?
2. What is the highest denomina-
tion of banknote issued in Can-
ada?
3. What city is known as "Can-
`ada's Pittsburgh?"
4, British Columbia's entry into
Confederation Was dependent
on what vast construction pro-
ject? ,
5. Will the federal government's
• tav revenues this year be more
or less than at war -time peak?
ANSWERS: 5, Money collected
by Ottawa this year will be al-
most twice the 1944 total, war-
time ,peak. 3. Hamilton, Ontario,
Canada's stgel-producing centre.
1. From 1905 to 1913 we admitted
2,337,300 immigrants. 4. Building
of the C.P.R.; linking east and
west by rail. 2. $1,000.
Material prepared by the editors
of Quick Canadian Facts, the poc-
ket annual of facts About Canada.
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From Our Early Files 1
40 YEARS AGO
The Clinton News -Record
Thursday, May 1, 1914
William Cole, who recently sold
his farm just outside the town to
Lorne Murch, Stratford, has pur-
chased Charles Jeryjs',-house on
Mary Street and will occupy it as
Soon as it is vacated by Frank
Gibbs, who has leased John Snyd-
er's house on Huron Street.
Cora Rathwell, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Edward Rathwell of
town, has just graduated from the
Brandon hospital, receiving her
diploma as nurse, taking honor
standing and also carrying off the
silver medal for general profic-
iency during her term. Miss Rath -
well was the youngest nurse in the
graduating class and is to be con-
gratulated upon her success.
Dean Courtice, only son of Mr.
and Mrs. E. G. Courtide, Clinton,
successfully passed his final exam-
inations at the School of Practical
Science, Toronto, recently, taking
honours.
Major MacCrimmon, London,
was in town yesterday inspecting
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INSURANCE
Hospital Open House
110SPITALS ARE everybody's business as they
exist to serve you and your fellow citizens
when you are sick and injured. Because the
nature of hospital service and administration is
• often very complex, there are no doubt many
• questions that the 'public would like answered.
• Taking this into consideration the Clinton
Public Hospital, as did other hospitals through -
,out the country, were happy yesterday to make
an opportunity for the ordinary person who
• might or might not have had experience with
hospital care for themselves or their loved ones,
tp visit and see for themselves just what type
of work is being done. ,
Among other questions that are asked, is the
question of high rates. We read, just recently
of a conversation between a plumber and the
cashier of a hospital. He said, "This bill is
terrible, and I'm, not going to pay it!"
'Then the rnan described the bill, which *as
for three days of care at :33.28. He was not
disputing the service, ribs the meals, nor the
care his wife had received in return for this
fee. Those had all been quite satisfactory. So
the cashier asked a question:
"What would it cost the hospital, to hire
you to provide it with plumbing service over a
continuous three-day period?"
"Plumber's rates are $22 for an eight-hour
day, and the two night shifts would be at
double time, or $44 each, malting a total of $110
a day, or for three days, $330," was the in-
formation the plumber presented.
.And the cashier went on, "That's for wages
alone. It doesn't include material. In addition
to this time, the hospital supplied food, linen,
medication, surgical equipment, laboratory ser-
vices, telephone services, dressings and tech-
niques and skills which are at least as spec)Alized
as those of a skilled trade such as yours. In
addition, the hdspital assumed a tremendous
responsibility for the safety of your wife. Do
you still think your bill is too high?"
There was ,a pause. "For the first time,
someone has taken the time to explain hospital
charges to me in language I can understand,"
said the plumber.
That is the kind of information being pro-
vided those who asked for it yesterday at Clinton
Public Hospital. It was a good opportunity to
• get the answers to ar lot of problems.
J. E. 'TOWARD, Bayfield
Phone Bayfield 53r2
Car - Are - Life - Accident
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If you need Insurance, I have
• a Policy
the CCI cadets, who made a very
creditable appearance as they
marched before the inspecting of-
ficer.
The Clinton New Ens
Thursday,. May 14, 1914
Frank McCaughey has purchas-
ed a Ford runabout and Frank
will no doubt keep it busy running
about. •
• Major Combe, Major McTaggart
and Lt. Towne were in Goderich
taking part in the regimental ex-
ercises and were successful in pre-
venting an army attack in Gode-
rich.
David A. Lapraik, who is con-
nected with' the knitting company
has rented. the house owned by
Gordon Cunipgharne and his furni-
ture has arriveralready. He ex-
pects his family shortly.
Some time ago J. NgdIger was
at Dashwood interviewing the
businessmen in regards to a small
electric plant for street lighting
and this week is installing the
system for them. A good job will
be done as Mr. Nediger is an old
hand at the business.
John Watt was trying out the
bowling green on Saturday to see
that it was'getting in good shape.
We predict that it svill be okay
with Mr. Watt at the head of it.
THURSDAY, MAY 13; 1
RED MOSS
The Editor,
Clinton News -Record
DEAR SIR:
May I extend the warm than
of the Canadian Red Cross Soc
for your aasistance to A. J,
Murray, °Ur local I,epresentati
in the successful campaign
funds for Red Cross in 1954 j
concluded.
The total raised in the Clint
Londesboro area of $2,109.55 i
most gratifying and encourag
contribution and we know that
publicity you were good enoug
extend had much to do with
achievement,
With repeated thanks and
cere gratitude,
Yours very truly,
H. ROBARTS, 'Presi
London ,A.rea Branch,
May 11, 1954
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Crop Report
"Weather remains cold and
and seeding varies throughout
county, some farmers being c
pleted, other not started," H.
Baker, assistant agricultural
resentative for Huron County,
ports.
"Fall ' wheat looks exception
good and pasture growth is
prising, considering the cold
then Quite a number of ca
are out on pasture. Prospects
a hay crop are very good.
"Fruit growers are quite b
With their spray program."
old N. Glazier, Clinton; H. Broth-
ertoh, Varna; J. E. Storey, Sea -
2 orth, and W. H. Thiel, Zurich.
Sgt. L. H. R. and Mrs. Theedom
have returned to their home here
after spending the past two weeks
with Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Theedorri,
Nanahno, B.C.
Miss Edith Leppington, who un-
derwent .an operation in Clinton
Public Hospital last week is doing
nicely,
Be Sure • • Be Insured
liW. bOiLQUEIOUN
GENERAL L."sTSURANCE
Representative:
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Office: Royal Bank Building
Office 50 - PHONES - Res: 9W
IL C. LAWSON
Bank of Montreal Building
Clinton
PHONES: Office 251W; Res. 2513
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Agent: Mutual Life Assurance Co.
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Box 810 Clinton, Ontario
Phone Collect
Office 557 Res, 3243
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Head Office: Seaforth
Officers 1954: President, John
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secretary -treasurer and manager,
M. A. Reid, Seaforth.
Directors: John II. IVfeEwing;
Robert Archibald; Chris, Leon-
hardt Bornholm' E. 3. Trewartha,
Clinton; Wm. S. Alexander, Wal-
ton; J. L. Malone, Seaforth; Har-
vey Fuller, Goderich; J. E. Pepper,
Brucefield; Alister Broadfoot, Sea -
forth,
Agents: Wm. Leiper Jr., Londes-
bore; J. F. Prueter, Brodhagen;
Selwyn Baker, Brussels; Eric
IVIunroe, Seaforth.
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25 YEARS AGO
The Clinton News Record
Thursday, May 9, 1929
A Lucas, section foreman for
the CNR, haPpened with an 'acci-
dent the other day when a spike
flew up and, striking him on the
hand, split the thumb bone.
The foundation of the new Stev-
enson -Harris knitting mill, Albert
Street, is laid and the building be-
gins to take shape.
Miss Josie Carter had the mis-
fortune to fall and break her left
arm the other day.
D. Churchill has a very modern -
looking bungalow on the site of the
old A. Cook residence, which is
quite an addition to the street.
Clifford Tyndall, son of Loren
Tyndall, Ilullett Township and a
Clinton Collegiate graduate, who
passed his final examination as a
chartered accountant in January,
has just been appointed to a posi-
tion in the Income Tax offices in
Toronto.
ROY N. BENTLEY,
Public ACCOMItallt •
4 Britannia Rd. (corner South St)
Telephone 1011
GODERICH ' ONT.
REAL ESTATE .
LEONARD G. WINTER
Real Estate and BUSIRICSS Broker
- SLOAN BLOCK, CLINTON
• Phone: Office 448; Res. 599j
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Clinton News -Record
Thursday, May 4, 1944
Rev. R, M. P. Bulteel, who will
be inducted as rector of St. Paul's
Anglican Church, Clinton, on Fri-
day evening at eight o'clock, comes
here from Port Stanley,
Mrs. J. A. Ferguson has sold her
residence on Frederick Street to
Harry Fowler, who has been resid-
ing on Townsend Street for the
past year,
Ray Gibbings went to Durham,
last Thursday, where he is employ-
ed as assistant agent at the CNR
Station there.
T. R. Thompson spent Monday in
London, this being the first day he
has taken off from his business in
the past eight years,
Pte. Harry awl), Brandon, Man.
son of Melvin Crich, is spending a
two week furlough at his home.
Recruits enlisting at No. 1 Mili-
tary District, London, in Canada's
Army, from this district, are Har -
Kindergarten Classes
Parents are requested to register all children
eligible to attend Kindergarten Classes, com-
mencing September, 1954.
'Children will be admitted on basis of age until
accommodation is filled. Register by letter. not
latter than June 15, 1954. •
On day of enrolment in September, definite
proof of age must be submitted to the Principal
of the Public School.
SIGNED ON BEHALF or
Clinton Public School Board
H. C. LAWSON, Secretary
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