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CLINTON NEWS -RECORD.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 1950
Clinton. News -Record
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R. S. ' ATKEY, Editor A. L. COLQUHOUI' , Plant Manager
THURSDAY, AUGUST -'24, 195'0
Magic Money for a Magic Age
IT IS TO BE HOPED that • our legislate :•s
at Ottawa give thorough consideration to the
report recently presented by the committee on
old age pensions.
Far from being the "pay as you go" con-
tributory pension system which has been ad-
vocated and promised, the favored; system of
the House of 'Commons committee provides
forfinancing of old age pensions on a triple
base. �", .
There would be a two per cent tax on
payrolls to be paid by emplayers, a two .per
cent extra levy on personal, incomes of all
present and a lot of new income tax payers
as it is proposed to lower tax-exempt in-
comes for this purpose, and a :vote of sixty -
tour million dollars or about $5 per capita
otit of general revenues.
Most Canadians appear to be in favor of
some sort of old age pension plan under which
those who either do not have the will power
or the economic means to save for themselves
are made the benefioiaries of state aid.
It was hoped, however, by many Canadians
that the new plan to be adopted at Ottawa
would put old age pensions on a sound eco-
nomic basis under which the pension to be
paid out would relate directly to the taxes
to be paid in through weekly, monthly or
annual deductions.
The two per cent tax on payrolls is an easy
way of collecting money insofar as the Gov- ,
ernment departments are concerned. It has
little equity in it, .however, or little business
sense. The two per cent tax on payrolls will
merely mean an increase in the cost of all
consumer goods and services. It will hot
emean any further. saving -by individual citizens
but rather a confiscation ° of a portion of their
earning power through an increase in the cost
of things they have to buy.
Furthermore, by taxing payrolls on the
percentage basis rather than making each •
person subject to a flat equal . deduction for
pensions, the Educe . of Commons committee
,would disregard the fact that the amount of
money to be paid to old age pensioners is
,the same, irrespective of their incomes. In
other words, the lower income groups' will
depend on the "charity" of their more fortun-
ate fellows.
If we are to have a national old age
pension scheme, it should be removed directly
from the category of charity, Taxation through
payroll levies should not be misnamed . "con-
tributions". The only way we can achieve a
contributory system is by, adopting ' equal
individual payments out of earnings as is ,the
British method.
Canada's "Show Window"
CANADA'S PEOPLE are sparsely sprinkl-
ed 'along a four thousand mile southern border.
Mr long, narrow, population fringe, divided
into ten provinces, crosses some 'of the world's
wildest country, and some of the most beauti-
ful. It supports two major languages; spon-
sors the largest transportation system in the
world; varies as greatly in character and
politics as it does in geography and industry.
A vast panorama—not easily understood and
difficult to display.
Once each year the Canadian National
Exhibition offers a complete "show -window"
of Canadian industry, agriculture, science and
arts and crafts. It brings together over.
2,500,000 visitors to see Canadian and foreign
exhibits and to enjoy the finest in entertain-
ment. The President and Directors feel that
this year's Exhibition is better than ever. The
dates are August 25 to September 9.
Cleanliness in' the Home
CLEANLINESS IN THE HOME is the first
line of defense against disease and illness dur-
ing the summer months, according to Canadian
medical and health authorities. Simple sani-
tary precautions result inimproved family
health and well-being.
Health authorities agree that many diseases,
perhaps even polio, are spread by unclean
hands, and bands that are washed frequently
are not likely to spread germs.. Special em-
phasis of this fact is being directed toward
ohildren, who need this particular protection
during the holiday months.
Youngsters will find it gay and amusing
to "wash up" if parents dramatize the busi-
ness of cleanliness. Keep charts, award stars,
anything to create an interest in the routine
of keeping hands cleats. Give children their
own equipment; towel racks low enough to
reach, personalized soap dishes, complete With
soap. Brighten the job with small, gay, color-
ful towels made from unworn parts of old,
discarded turkish towels.
LONDES-::ORO
Mr. Inch, London, spent the
weekend at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. F. Prost,
Miss Phyllis Hamilton, Blue -
vale, is holidaying, with Mr. and
Mrs. C, Adams.
Miss Gloria Allen spent a few
days holidays with . Miss Ronnie
Kennedy, Clinton.'
Mrs. Alice. Wilson, Toronto, has
been visiting with Mrs. F. Wood.
and Mr. and Mrs. C. Vodden re-
cently.
Mrs. William Lyon has return-
ed from visiting with her sons,
Dr. Kirk Lyob, Leamington, and
Dr. Art Lyon, Windsor.
Mr. and Mrs. Don. Napier, De-
troit, have been visiting with
'Airs. Napier's parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Bert . Brunsdon.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl. Hamilton
and family Bluevale, and Miss
J. McEvers, Wingham, spent Sun-
day with Mr. end Mrs. Tom
Adams.
Mrs. Alice Carter has been at
the home of her sons, Mr. and
Mrs. Ivan Carter and Mr. end
Mrs. Percy Carter for the past
two weeks.
Returns From Hospital
Miss M. Melville has been re-
moved from Clinton Public Hos-
pital to her home at Mr. and
Mrs. James Fairservice's, although
not greatly improved in health,
No Service Aug. 27
There will not be any church
service next Sunday, August 27,
but the following Sunday, Sep- ,
tember 3, Rev. S. H. Brenton'
will be home from his holidays
and services will be as usual.
Londesboro WA Meets •
The August meeting of Londe,- !
bore WA was held in the Sun-
day School room of the church
on Thursday, August 17, with'
the president, Mrs. B. Shobbrook, 1
in the chair, The opening hymn
was sung and was followed by
Scripture reading and prayer in
unison.
I Another hymn was' sung and
the minutes of the last meeting
were read and adopted. A kitchen
:table and chairs have been pur-
1chasedfor the parsonage. Cards
• of appreciation were read from
(Murdie Young, and Mrs. Harvey
Hunking. Roll call was answer-
ed by "My Mother-in-law's maid-
en name." Next month's roll call
!will be answered by "Where I
spent my holiday."
j The programme committee for
September is Mrs. J. McCool and
(Mrs. George McVittie. A vocal
trio by Misses Phyllis McCool,
Vera Lyon end Frances Lyon; a
piano duett by Misses Muriel
Shobbrook and Marguerite Lyon;
a solo by Miss Gloria Allen, and
readings by Mrs. T. Allen and
Mrs, T. Millar were ail very
much enjoyed.
The meeting closed with the
singing of a hymn and the Bene-
diction. Lunch was served by the
hostesses. Seven children and
24 adults were present,
1. Aluminum means a lot
to your breakfast! Your
griddle -cakes taste better
with . good maple syrup.
And the best syrup isrnade
from sap that is collected
in aluminum pails.
2. Maple sap must be well -
protected to preserve its
delicate flavour. Farmers
using aluminum pails find
this "food -friendly" metal
preserves colour, taste
and liavour perfectly.*
3. Aluminum is used
for tapping-pege,
containers and
evaporators, too. The
increasing use of
aluminum in the in-
dustry means higher-
qualitysyrupforyou,
HINTS TO THE HOUSEWIFE
Natural minerals in food and'
water occasionally discolour
aluminum utensils. Natural
acids in foods remove the
deposits. For example, the
i*on in spinach leaves a
deposit on aluminum; the
acid from tomatoes or riot -
barb dissolves the deposit. •
*Quebec farmer receive Federal and Provincial old In replaying
old•faddoned sap palls with aluminum pain. Modem aluminum,
container fully conform to all pore•food. laws.
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From Oar ' :ray Filehs,
25 Years Ago
THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD
Thursday; August 27, 1925
Among' those taking in the
Harvester's Excursion to the
West include: Miss Vera Gould,
Il, C. Cole, G. Elliott, Mr. Tut l,-
er, Morgan Jones, John Tebbutt
D. Holloway, Wl Staubury, D..
Glidden, N. Mair, P Gibbing,,
N Wright, E. Stackhouse, T.
Owens, A. Smith, 7, ..affray. R.
Johnston, J Johnston, R. Irwili,
Mr. and Mrs. R. Fisher.
Officers of the 'Women's As-
sociation -Missionary Society of
the Presbyterian Church which
was , organized at the home of
Mrs. Stevenson are: president,
Mrs. W. D. Fair; vide -president,
Mrs. John Wiseman; secretary,
Miss Howson; treasurer, Mrs. G.
D. McTaggart; executive . com-
mittee, Mrs. J. Butchart, Mrs. A.
MacEwen, Mrs. Hunter, Mrs. W.
Grant, Miss MacFarlane.
The following teachers hays
been successful in their summer
courses: Gertrude M. Wallis,
Gertrude M. Snyder, Ferris C.
Cantelon, E. Hall Farnham; Em-
ma A. Higgins, Erskine S. Evans,
Cecil J. Matheson,
Ex -Councillor, Samuel Kemp
Was the only name ;nominated
to fill the vacancy on the coun-
cil caused by the death of the.
late William Jenkins.
M. McEwan and W. Barry suf-
fered losses when the building
which houses their tailoring and
shoe businesses was found to be
on fire. This i's the 'old Post
Office building,
Those assisting in the League
meeting of Ontario St. Church
were Miss Donna Cochrane, Ray
Carter,• Miss Elsie Hibbert, Miss
Tena Marquis end Alvin Leonard.
Friends will be pleased ;to know
that James Brown is making
satisfactory progress 'toward re-
covery in Woodstock Hospital.
Those who went to see him this
week were Mrs. Brown, Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Gibbs and Mr. and
Mrs. Ernest Lawson end Miss
Isobel.
Mr. and Mrs. M. D. McTaggart.
and Miss Catherine are visiting
at Niagara Falls and intend go-
ing on to the Exhibition in
Toronto.
Markets were: Wheat, $1.30;
oats, 43e; barley, 70c; buckwheat,
85c, eggs, 24c to 33c; butter, 30c
to 33c; live hogs, $12.75.
Mr. end Mrs. Gordon Lawson
end Mrs. L. Stong have been
visiting in Sarnia.
Roy Aiken is relieving at the
freight office while Miss Bessie
Watt is on vacation.
* K •
40 Years Ago.
THE CLINTON NEW ERA
Thursday, August 21, 1,110
Nlovings include. Mrs. D. S.
Ciuff and family have moved in-
to the house recently purchased
by Dr. Gunn and known as th
Irwin property; George Laois he,
moved into the house thus vacat
cd; Ed Hall has moved to tl
house vacated by Mr. Levis; Mr
Yates has moved into the fur
-Ensiled home of Mrs. Brickenden
Dr. Shaw, umpired the gam
between the Giants and the Tig
ers when the former won 13-5
Lineups were: Giants --M. Cools
W. Wallis;' J. McCaughey, Rout
ledge. L. Cook, McKenzie, Dun -
ford, Kennedy, McConnell; Tig
ers—Wilken, Fulford, R. Forrest-
er, Harland, Lee, Cantelon, C
Harland, Graham, Rumball.
James Snell plans to take 21
sheep to the r Ex" at Toronto
and no doubt. will come •home
with a good many ribbons, '
The Poultry Association have
rented rooms in' the building
formerly occupied by Ford and
McLeod at the rear of B. A. Mc -
Swan's.
Mrs. James Livermore enter -
reined a few ladies to tea on
Wednesday.
John Hartley is supplying the
pulpit of Trinity Church, Mit•.
chell, during the absence of the
rector.
Douglas Stewart, son of Rev.
Dr. end Mrs. Stewart, has barn
successful at the University of
Toronto, winning the Prince of
Wales and first Edward Blake
General Proficiency Scholarships.
Mrs. George Doherty has mov-
ed to Stratford and Mr. and Mrs.
Rice and family have moved to
Toronto.
Mrs M. D. McTaggart,
/YF,f nt'A. O. Petti.ese has book-
ed the following,through to 11:e
N. est:' Milton Crich. Wilbert
Crich, E. Roweliffe,,James Swan,
W. u'Brien and Waite? Layton,
all going to Moose Taw, Sask
A. F. Johns'has resumed his
duties as principal of Rockwood
Public School.
T.Jtkson has goneto the
West Cc. et and C. C.Rance to
tee Ea.:. Coast, both in the int-
er:
n.s , 1' the Jackson ea en :act-
uriiie Co.
E. M. McLean, H. 11 Rorke,
Harry. flueston and Fred.Jack-
son spent Sunday .at Burk's. „
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Letters to • Editor
WRITES FROM GREENLAND.
Editor,
Clinton NewseRecord,
DEAR DICK:
Juslt a few 'lines from your
first "Greenland Correspondent,"
Can't help but think of the. Clin-
ton Old Boys' Reunion end how
Lorna and I would have liked to
godo
but for the necessity' of ing
Ice Recco,up here in the land of
the midnight sun, ,I hope that
the affair was a big success and
that the town was really loaded
with old boys.
Things up here are fairly quiet
now that the details resulting
tram 'She crash of our other air-
craft about two weeks ago are
now cleaned up. I suppose you
have seen the list of the crew
that was killed. You will 're-
member FeL F, L. Swinton; he
trained as a Radio Officer at
Clinton and also played on the
RCAF hockey team in the ORA
group. Wing Commander French,
who was captain of the aircraft,
was formerly CO at Aylmer and
I em sure .that ,you met him at
one or other of the graduations
at Clinton. It sure was a real
blow to us here, seeing them
only a few hours before and then
to hear that they were all dead;
it really does shake you.
This surely is' a rugged country
and you haven't seen an iceberg
until you see one up here. Some
of those that have drifted past
here and others that we have
seen in flights must easily be es
large as the T. Eaton Building in
Toronto. The gigantic Green-
land glacier is within five miles
of us and one of its "off -shoots"
"calves" the big bergs about three
miles away. In spite of the prox-
imity of the ice cap, the temp-
erature here is generally quite
reasonable in the high 40's and
50's with 'the odd drop into the
30's. We have a fairly good ball
field that we have managed to
work on in our spare time end
now play the weather station
personnel in what is undoubt-
edly the only "Greenland Lea-
gue."
The ``Greenlanders" (Eskimos)
e j are quite superior when com-
,. pared with those on Baffin Is-
- (land, for instance. The Danes
re are very careful with their ad-
. ministration of the territory and
- apparently have done a lot fol
the Greenlanders, Most of this
e help, in my opinion, Is designed
to prevent these natives from
, acquiring the many bad habits
, of the white man. Per instance,
the Denes do their best to pre-
vent the Greenlanders (who live
- ,at the Town of Thule • about
three miles away from the air
base) from visiting the air base
and thus learning to beg as do
the Eskimos in Canada.
Apparently, when the Eskimo
learns to beg he gets lazy and
then doesn't hunt the walrus and
seal which are his only form of
living. Most of them live in
houses built of sod which are
complete with windows. They
all seem quite healthy and the
Danes are very careful with re-
gard to visitors, lest they bring
new germs against which the
natives have developed ho re-
sistance. This policy also seems
to be in sharp contrast with that
in Canada where TB, etc., is com-
mon among Eskimos.
I have to finish up this let-
ter if I expect to catch thRCAF
Canso aircraft that is going to
take out the mail. I would put
a "Greenland" stamp on it but
would have to take it to the
Village of Thule for cancellation
before it would carry the letter
in Canadian mails,
Say "hello" to everyone there
for me and give them my best
wishes,
(Signedl.—RAY,
(Flt. Lt. G. G. Agnew,
RCAF Station, Greenwood,
N.S., formerly of Clinton)
Thule, Greenland,.
August 11, 1950
M tY t'
TILE CLINTON NEWS-RECOI',D
Thursday, August 25, 1910
John Eansford, A, J. Morrish,
James Fair. end .7. B. Hoover 'are
heading the committees sesport-
sib.le for the visit of the English
bowlers,
Miss Della Tivlor, Miss Tilli:
Akatn Ind Miss 11:innie Kerr +d-
sisted at the Length: meeting Of
Ontario St. Ch Iron.
Mr. end Mrs. Ernest Lawson
have taken up residencein the
cottngc on Raglan St. owned by
Mr. Wets.
The i'sctime C; ', enjoyed an
evemn :*, m den e ^ Bayfie 'I`
with the Pl'tale arci tstra pr
vio.ng rh: mu,a, .
Those entertaining ibis week
included Miss' Margaret Davie,'
Mise Jessie Wiseman, Miss Toy-
3or, Mrs. John Stephenson, Mrs.
W. Jackson, Misses Doan, and
,THE VOICE OF
TEMPERANCE
You have to go to the Ontario
Liquor Act territory to hear this
one. It is a common saying n-
mong hostesses there. The cynical
word that is going the rounds is
this—if you give your guests lots
of drinks it doesn't matter whet
food you offer them. That seems
to be oneway to accomplish the
degradation of hospitality. The
reflection is not on the hostesses,
that they want to turn their
table into a bar. The reflection
is on the guests. After several
drinks their taste for food has
deteriorated, so have their eating
manners. There is no telling
how offensiveher drinking guests
may be to the sensitive hostess.
This is, the risk she takes if she
serves cocktails.—,Advt.
TOWN OP CLINTON
Important Notice
Clinton Town Council, having had the streets mark-
ed in' accord: nee with a parking by-law duly passed by
the said Connell and sanctioned by Ontario Municipal
Board, Toronto:
THEREFORE, we now ask the driving public to
comply with our wishes regarding parking, as we have
instructed Chief of Police Leo Belly to enforce this 'by-law
as from •Monday, August 28. a
To compensate for the restriction of street park-
ing, we now have made available three 'free parking lots:
one directly behind Moodie's (Manning's) Garage; one
directly south of, Hotel .Clinton; and one directly behind
the Town half (entrance from Rattenbury Street).
We trust the driving public will co-operate with
us in our, endeavour to remedy the parking situation in
our town. o
Signed on behalf of the Clinton Town Council.
ROBERT HATTN,
Mayor
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