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CLINTON 'NEWS -RECORD
Clinton ' News -Record
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Published EVERY THURSDAY at CLINTON, Ontario, Canada, in the Heart of Huron County
R. S. ATKEY, Editor A. L. COLQUHOUN, Plant Manager
• Clinton, Old, Home Week, Saturday - Wednesday, August 5 - 9, 1950
THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 1950
That Bayfield Road
"IT'S JUST PLAIN dangerous to drive
over!"
That was a statement: made to The NEWS-
RECORDes er
y t day ' by a man who, in the •
course of his duties, must use this ten -mile
stretch of road from Barrie to, Bayfield, a
great deal,
And another man declared that it was just
as much asone's life was worth to attempt
to use this so-called "surfaced" road. "If you.
want to see potholes, there's the place to see
the . big ones," he said. ,
Now we don't wish to criticize the county
authorities unduly, but by the middle of June
we think it is high time some work was done
on this stretch of road to put in shape enough
to make travelling 'on it less dangerous. We
understand a little gravel
was placed on it in
spots a short time ago, but this has practically
all disappeared.
eared .
The heavyseason tourist s iron is just about with
us, and the Old Boys' Reunion is only a little
over seven weeks distant. We wonder if
Clinton and District Chamber of Commerce,
or even our own Town and Township Coun-
cils, couldn't take some action, so that the
county road authorities at least are informed
regarding the matter if they don't already
know about it?
Give With Gratitude!
ALTHOUGH TEE SALVATION ARMY is
not stationed in Clinton, most citizens of the
community are aware of the wonderful work
done by that organization in connection with
various activities.
It is a pleasure, therefore, to announce
that the week of June 12-19 is the date of
the annual Salvation Army Red Shield Ap-
peal. Air Vice -Marshal J. A, Sully, Box 670.
phone 880, Goderich, •again has consented to
act as chairman for this area, and donations
may be forwarded to him.
The Salvation Army was founded in 1878,
and now in 1950, is stronger than ever—helping
those in needy circumstances, supporting the
downtrodden, always ready to lend a helping
hand. The need of your support is greater
than ever. "Give with gratitude!"
Canadians Should Contribute to Canada
TIME WAS that if a Canadian had any
money to invest, he might look . across the
border and give Uncle Sam a financial boost
that wasn't really needed.
Things have changed, and Canada now is
looked upon as the nation of the future. And
here's a suggestion that Canadians, having
more money in the chartered banks than ever
before and with the average account higher,
should invest at home.
J. U. Boyer, president of The Canadian
Bankers' Association, speaking at the annual
Meeting of the Association in Montreal today,
urged Canadians to invest in the profitable
development of the abundant resources and
rich opportunities of Canada, and thus con-
tribute to the national enrichment in the way
of jobs and production.
"By stimulating among Canadians gener-
ally a lively consciousness of the opportunities
for their own enrichment in which, their own
country abounds --and of the job -creating im-
portance of venture and investment --thinking
men," said Mr. Boyer, "can snake a really ef-
fective contribution toward the permanency of
employment and prosperity so much to he
desired.
"This is a .country generously endowed by
nature with most of the raw, materials which
make possible a. high standard of living. Cana-
dians have a . heritage of resources in .forest,
mine, farm and ocean Second to none. Ours is
the best country in the world. Canadians have
resources, plant and equipment to provide an
ever-increasing flow of the things the rest of
the world needs. We have a banking • system
second to none, and Canadians generally have
the capital for all sound requirements. The
people are Canada's most valuable asset—pos-
sessed of intelligence, initiative,, industry, sl
and courage. All of the ingredients are there,
"Work and thrift, investment and enter-
prise --these have been the basis at all pros-
perity through all the ages. It holds true for
Canadians today."
But may we add that some folks don't
seem to think so!
Symbolism Deluxe
' DESIGNATING A SPEAKER in the British
House of Commons in itself is duite a cere-
mony. The choice is made beforehand, and
when the House meets, the Clerk of the House
rises and points his finger silently at the
member who has been chosen.
Then two Members catch him by the arms
and force hint to the Speaker's chair, with
every evidence of unwillingness on his part-
even going to the point of shaking his fist at
those who escort him. The point is that being
Speaker years ago meant being the officer of
the House of Commons who spoke to the King,
very . severely sometimes, about the liberties
of the people and the amount of the people's
income which the King was spending. It was
sometimes a rather risky post to hold.
The full symbolism is not used at Ottawa,
There is not the same clear evidence of un-
willingness on the part of a new Speaker.
It would be a good thing perhaps if the old-
fashioned ritual were perpetuated in detail.
The theory of democratic government is
that the man who serves the' public does so
at loss and inconvenience. He risks unpopular-
ity. He undertakes an unpleasant and lin-
" profitable task, because it is his duty to do so.
It seems a long time ago since anyone
mentioned this in Canada. It seems many
years ago that the idea was changed, and
Canadians were .given to understand that
election to a legislature, or public ' office of
any kind, was a sort of privilege, paying very
good returns, and to be sought after — not
avoided.
This is all evidence of the change which
has come over the idea of government in
democracies. Where governments and their
officials were"supposed to be servants of the
people, elected to serve the people well, they
were paid and treated about as poorly as ser=
vents often are, There has grown up the
idea that Ministers, Members of Parliament,
and the civil servants are a specially favored
class of people, who have won great privileges,
for which they must be well rewarded. It is
now becoming rather improper to say that a
government is badly run, or that it wastes
money, or that it tries all kind of experiments
without sufficient thought. People in this
' country have been heard to say that anyone
who says that the Prime Minister at any time
is not fit for his job is being a disloyal citizen.
Probably it is not possible to go the whole
way to the old system, but sensible men will
agree that it would be a good thing if there
were a little more of the idea that public office
of any sort is sometimes undertaken unwilling-
ly, at loss and inconvenience, even at the risk
of unpopularity, for the solitary purpose of
serving the nation unselfishly.
THOUGHT FOR TODAY -From where a
person sits at the wheel of a moving car, every
child he sees, to him should be a human cau-
tion, sign.
From Our Early Files
25 Years Ago 40 Years Ago
THE CLINTON NEWS-RECOR
Thursday, d
s ay, Junc 18, 1925
Westlake-Penhale — In Staple
Township, on Wednesday, Ju
10, 1925, by Rev, J J. Durant
assisted by Rev. J. Jay John
ston, Grace Alice Penhale t
Alfred Westlake.
Rev. C. J. lefoorhouse officiat
ed at the funeral of the late Mrs
S. S. Hibbert. Pallbearers were
T. Potter, H. Tebbutt! L. and W.
Lawson, W. H. Cole and Dr. J. S.
Evans Surviving are one daugh-
ter, Miss Elsie and two stepsons,
Percy. and Frank.
Harvey Frederick Potter, son
of Mr. and Mrs. O. W,' Potter,
and Manley Adair Shipley, son
of Mr. and Mrs. George Shipley,
have both been successful in
obtaining their M.D. degree.
J. B. Levis was in Detroit last
week and on his return brought
back a couple of new cars,
The Hydro block and the resi-
dences of John McKinley and J.
T. Crich have all received a coat
of paint in the last few days.
J. Finch was the recipient of a
surprise gift from the members
of Murphy Lodge when they paid
a visit to his home.
Mr. and Mrs. John Turner .at-
tended the Webster family picnic
at Lucknow on Saturday.
W. M. Erwin has resigned from
the Collegiate staff, having ac-
cepted the principalship of the
Dundas Collegiate.
Bell -Hanna— At the home of
Mr. and Mrs. George H. Elliott,
on Tuesday, June 16, 1925, by
Rev. C.J. Moorhouse, Pearl Hanna
to Harold Bell. Miss Pearl El-
liott was a dainty ring bearer.
and Miss Edna Elliott played the
wedding music.
Robert Hunter took first class
honours in his firstyear at the
University of Toronto.
W. M. Erwin, A. F. Johns and
Dr. J. Field are the examiners at
the Departmental examinations
which start next week.
Rev. and Mrs. A. A. Holmes and
Miss Ethel were in Toronto last
week in connection with the
services inaugurating the United
Church of Canada, and also at-
tended the graduation of the for-
mers' daughter, Miss Helen
Holmes, when she graduated as
a nurse from Wellesley Hospital.
A. O. Pattison and Edgar Ma-
guire .are visiting relatives in
Detroit.
Miss Helen Gunne, London,
formerly of Clinton, is renewing
acquaintances in town and while
here is the gyest of Misses Mabel
and Eva Chuff.
a a a
Di' THE' CLINTON.NEW ERA
. Thursday June 16 0
x91'
y Those planning to compete in
ne Lawn Bawling for the Taylor
, Trophy are: W. Jackson, J. B.
- Hoover, James Fair, J. Taylor, C.
o E. Dowding, J. Harland, D. A.
Forrester, G. D. McTaggart, W.
- Bryd'one, B. J. Gibbings, J. L.
Courtice, E. J. Courtice, T, Jack-
son, J. Nediger, N, Ball, W. J.
Stevenson, Dr. J. W. Shaw, J.
Hunter, J. Watt, D. L. McIntyre,
W. Harland, J. Ransford, R, Gra-
ham, 3, Johnson, George Barge,
E. M. McLean, G. M. Yates, W.
Graham, A. , J. Morrish, D. Mc-
Corvie, .1. Wiseman, C, J Wallis,
T. Murphy, W. McConnell, D. S.
Cluff, K.. Erskine, . J. Reynolds,
B. A. McEwan, J. E. Hovey, E.
13. Ross, A. Taylor, J. Ford, H.
Rance
G. McLennan, an
Cl. Reber -
ton,
Rance,
Hew on, Dr. J. C. Gan -
diel, B. A .McIntyre J. Hartley,
J, Rattenbury, W. H. Hellyar, S.
Cooper, A. P. Gundry, F. Jack-
son, E. J. Cantelon, P. Town, R.
E. Manning, Dr. F. A. Axon, A.
J. Grigg, W. J. Tozer,_ W. Colyer,
J. McLeod, J. W." Treleaven.
Clinton defeated Mitchell at
baseball 7-6, Clinton players be-
ing T. Hawkins c, E. Johnson lb,
W. McDonald 2b, W. Johnson cf,
McCaughey 3b, H. Twitchell ss,
C. Draper rf, M. McEwan If, R.
Tasker
Among those named to the
executive of the , West Huron
Liberal Association were W. J.
Paisley, W. J. Yeo, Dr. 3. W.
Shaw, G. Stephenson, A. Flynn,
James Snell, John Torrance, A.
E. Izzard, Henry Tebbutt and
John Huller.
Miss Evelyn C. Tiplady, dau-
ghter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph
Tiplady, and Will Taylor, son of
Mr. and Mrs. 3. Taylor, have
been successful in obtaining their
examinations at the University of
Toronto.
• 40 Years Ago
THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD
Thursday, June 16, 1910
Those bowling in Seaforth were
R. E. Manning, G. Roberton, J.
Wiseman, J. Watt, K. Erskine, W.
Stewart, Fred Jackson, W. Jack-
son, W. Graham, T. Murphy, G.
Barge, D. Forrester, A. J. Grigg,
J. A. Ford, Capt. Morrison, J.
Hoover.
W. S. R. Holmes has purchased
the brick residence on Raglan St.
owned by John Houston.
Those entertaining this week
include: Miss Winnie O'Neil, Mrs.
W. Ross, Mrs. W. Tozer, Mrs. N.
Fair, Mrs. C. E. Dowding, Mrs.
H. B. Chant in honour of her
nieces, Misses Ida and Louise
Holmes, Toronto; Mrs, M. D, Mc
Taggart who entertained at a
kitchen shower in honour of Miss
C. Chidley, a bride-to-be of next
month.
W. Jackson les booked the
following for CPR trips to the
West during the past couple of
weeks: Mr. and Mrs. John Tor-
rance, Lethbridge, Alta.; Mr. and
Mrs, R. Mcllveen, Pilot Mound,
Man.; Miss Thompson, Macklin,
Sask.; Adam Cantelon, Brandon,
Man.; Frank O'Neil and Miss
Pearl, Moose Jaw, Sask.
Bowling In Stratford today are
J. Taylor, N. Ball, C. E. Dowd-
ing, W. Jackson, J. Harland, W.
J. Stevenson, J. B, Hoover.
Oliver Johnson made another
large shipment of horses to
Lloydmineter, Sask. this week.
Mr. Johnson was assisted in
loading by ' A. McLeod and 3.
Rattenbury.
Those assisting at the League
meeting in Wesley Church in-
cluded Miss Edna Cooper, John
Rumball, Miss Margaret Davies,
Miss Florence Cuninghame, and
Miss McCormick,
Aby Wilson, A. Conliff and
Charles Wilson have all taken
positions with the T. Eaton Co.,
Toronto.
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GRADUATION
GIFTS
"Pass and Honours"—"Gown
and,. Cap" — "Graduation and
Convocation"—these are terms
currently in common use—for
June is the month of the
proud graduate.
In keeping with this occasion
we are now showing lovely
Graduation Motif Compacts,
packaged in mortar -cap boxes,
symbolic of the event. Seethese
lovely Compacts to -day, *with
their unique gift packaging
and you will agree they are
the perfect answer for that
graduation gift, Priced $5.00
and $6.00 each.
For the young Malt grad-
uate we suggest such useful
aud welcome gifts as a wrist
watelt; electric, shaver, ring, pen
and pencil, utility ease, cuff
links, etc.
See our window and choose
your Father's Day Gift for Dad
now — his day is Sunday,
June 18.
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THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 1950
SAVE WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD
TO SAVE REGULARLY
The best way to save is to plan for it. Decide now
much you can afford to put aside regularly—every pay
day, .for example—and then stick to your plan.
Whatever y our•
reason for saving, this is the sure method
tie build up a worthwhile sum in your account. Save reg-
ularly and you'll have cash when you need it—for your
vacation or ler Christmas expenses, for the down -payment
on your own home, the sudden emergency or the oppor-
tunity that's too good to miss.
Why not work out your savings plan today, to fit
into the family budget? Or, if' you like, come and have
a chat with Ben Corless, accountant at the local branch
of the Bank of Montreal, about it. Canadians keep over
a billion dollars in savings in the B of M—more than
in any other bank. Open your account at "My Bank",
and your savings will grow well in such good company.
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'Gifts for Father's Day.
Gillette Razors 49c - $1.29
PIPES . $1.50 to $5.00
Shaving Brushes $1.00 up
KODAKS $3.00 up
Bachelor Toilet Sets .... $185 and up
0Send Him A FATHER'S DAY CARD.
GR.EETIN.G CARDS
for all occasions
Smiles n' Chuckles Candy
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36 inches wide 6.25
42 inches wide 6.75
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heart and the
human touch
To The Salvation Army, no
human being is ever beyond
hope. However maimed or
scarred by sin or circumstance,
however despairing and seem-
ingly hopeless, no individual,
young or old, appeals in vain to
The Army's understanding heart
and human touch. To provide
the support for its endless task
of human salvage, The Salvation
Army relies upon YOUR dol-
lars. Again The Army appeals to
you—with confidence.
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RED SHIELD SERVICES
Approximately 1,539,000 Can-,
adians were materially helped
lastyear bythepersonalservices
of the Salvation Army in ifs
Maternity Homes
General Hospitals
Old Folks' Homes
Prison and Police Court Work
Children's Homes
Children's Summer Camps
Missing Friends' SeNico
Free Labour Service
Men's Hostels
Campaign Headquarters, Box 670, Goderich, Phone 880 .Goderich,
3. A. Sully, Chairman
SUPPORT THEE RED SHIELD APPEAL -- JUNE 12-19