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Clinton News-Record, 1948-03-25, Page 2PAea Clinton lie -Record 3E LI•N• NEW RECORD .' THE OI�NaII'1N NEW ERA T C '8,Q13 �i Established 11865 Established 1878 An Independent 'Newspaper ':eleveted to the Interests of the Town of Clinton and Surrounding District MEMBER Canadian Weekly Newspa¢trs Beseehttion Oautaria-014ec. Mist**, OFFN4 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Payable in advance — Canada and ekrea Britain;: $2 a year:; 'United States and Foreign': $2:50 a year. • Authorized as second class mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa Advertising Rateand Detailed Circulation Cards on Request Published EVERY T,BITRSDsiY at CLINTON, Ontario, Canada In the Flcar't of Theca County, R. S. ATKEY . • A. L. COLQUHOUN Editor., Plant Manager THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 1948 .MORE HOUSING — A BETTER TOWN! ainton is,'snifferi'ng :serious'ly from the •malady which is affecting adversely a great many communities , "� .�. throughout Canada. Briefly, ft as --lack of housing. The need is "desperate," it was pointed out at the monthly meeting of the Chamber of ,Commerce last week. It is the crux of the entire situation as it affects this town arid 'community. It is a pure and simple truism that if you have not enough suitable accommodation for the people who now live or, with comparatively little adjustment, might live within its borders, then all other related prob•• d!erns definitely cannot be resolved. For this reason, the decision of Clinton and District Chamber of Commerce to request the Council to make arrangements for the erection of an additional fifty "War•• tinge" houses, deserves the unqualified support of every- one in the community. It is to be hoped. that the Town Council 'ants with all speed in implementing the recom.- lnendation, with every means in its power, leaving no avenue unturned for producing these - extra houses Within the current calendar year. As far as the housing accommodation proposed to be erected at RCAF Station by the Department of National Defence is•.concerned, that will be needed, too, although it may take four years to complete the proposed 200 houses there. Anything ,'accomplished at camp will be all to the good. But, the real truth of the matter is that Clinton needs additional housing accommodation just as soon as it car be provided.' In effect, we have the spectacle of employees of the: town's biggest industry actually lacking the barest necessary 'accommodation, or else residing in other towns and cermmmunities than in the one in which they should live and desire to live—Clinton. ' It is.high time the people of Clinton woke up to the value in multitudinous ways --of the RCAF Station on our borders. ' No stone should be left unturned to achieve the objective of providing proper living accommodation in Clinton for all those who desire it; and there are many. And speaking of industrial expansion, as is often mentioned when discussionin any group turns to such things, the primary consideration in securing any industry —nay, in keeping the ones we have—is provision for rea- sonable living accommodation for those engaged in that industry, Suitable diving abcommodations, in our opinion, is really the basis of Clniton's future development. 0 0 0 MOVE ON, MR. OSTRICH! t does not require a very long memory for most Canad- {, ,ions to meal the fact that the armed services of the !. nation were pitifully undermanned and under -equipped when World War II broke out in September 1939. Unless there is some secret information to which the general public does not have access -and we hope that is the ease --a similar condition appears to exist in this - country today. In view of world conditions and the critical position occupied by Canada in the event of war with the Soviet Union, we consider this an •appalling situation. And don't forget Ave have no interest nor inclination whatever in being classed as warmongers. e The Federal Government, in a series of written answers to parliamentary questions, recently disclosed that Canrada'•s 'armed forces have been reduced to 43,827 officers 'and' men to the active branches of the army, air force an'1 navy: Heaviest concentrations el' strength are in Central.. Western and Northwestern Canada, The Army's •active strength. is 15,409 officers and men as compared with, an authorized active strength at the present ,time of 20,079. The RCAF's..active strength is 11,636 of a total authorized strength' of 18,221, subject to a restriction the strength should riot exceed 14,271 at present,. The Navy's strength is 6,782, with authority to expland Ito 7,875 at, present .and to on eventual total of IOy3:7.ar.. • Witli regard to. reserves, no figures are available forthe Army. The RCAF has an auxiliary strength of 692 out. of an authorized strength at present of 3,121 'and 4,500 eventually. The Naval Reserve is 3,247, with authorization for. 4,4'00 'at present and 18,000 in the future. Tf raffar, questions were asked in the House of Commons regarding equipment, we wonder wdhalt would be tile.'ansavterg of 'the Government spokesmen, if they were able to divulge the information sought'without prejudicing the- national interest? Prime Minister King has 'commented snore than orrice lately ens the seriousness of the world situation, and Presi- dent Truman of the United States, in his address to Cong- ress last week, did not mince matters regarding his country's attitude. Talking may achieve some good in waking up Can- adians or keepiiig them 'awake. But laubions .always were a Aix stronger than words and likely will prove so in this instance.. Let's have some action in inaintaining our Farmed forces- at a decent level of strength and efficiency, and forget that ouch a bird 'as the ostrich ever existed. ; 0 0;0 EDITORIAL COMMENT Thought for To -day-- The man who lets himself be bored -i's even more contemptible than the bore. © 0 0.• Despite many flooded eskers and plenty of muddy streets; Clintonians anay consider themselves very lucky in the recent spring break-up. The people of Cyton offer their" sincere sympathy to •those of Goderi ah, Wingham and Lnstaweli who suffered so greatly because of rampaging floods.. Lettiers , to the Editor' 51, YEARS A SUBSCRIBER DEAR i' EDITOR: Will you kindly re -address m copy of The NEWS -RECORD' to 15 Alcina Ave„ Toronto, from 991 Dovercourt Rd,, where it has been going for 38 years. Fifty-one years ago I was hand- ed a broom in Allan and Wilson's Drug Store, by Harry Read, who was leaving to take a position in Calumet, Mich., after three or four changes in ownership, the stock, I think, was acquired by Aldie Holmes and Ernie Hovey, leaving two drug stores. Prior to leaving home in 1899, Mr. Robert Holmes told me 1 y should have the home paper fol low me. Well, through' its dif- ferent ownership, it has still been coming through, Allow me' tocongratulate you on the bright and newsy paper you have made of The NEWS - RECORD. Like all old timers we enjoy "40' years. ago" (could you make it 50?) I thoroughly enjoy articles by Mortimer Bezeau. I have now retired from active drug business but our first two months' leisure was marred by two weeks in hospital for myself, and three by Mrs, Cantelon (part of it at the same. time), Thank- ful we are both recovering nicely,. and are looking for brighter days ahead. I know 1 anti not your oldest subscriber, but think I can ascribe myself 'Old Subscriber." W. F. CANTELON 15 Alcina Ave., Toronto Parents Planning For Future Expenses Bank of Montreal Co-operates In Savings Plan When Family Allowances were introduced in Canada, they were designed to raise the standard of living in Canada according to the need of each family. Wise parents have used the money in many ways—for food, clothing and education. In some cases parents are depositing ,the cheques in a separate savings ac- count for the children. "Parents who deposit their Family Allowance cheques at the B of M tell me the plan has two main advantages," said Mr. W. H. Robinson, local manager of the Bank of Montreal. "As their child- ren grow up, so their bank account grow too—ready money when the time comes to go about choosing a vocation" "Another advantage is that the: children take a keen interest in watching their Savings Accounts grow, One youngster worked out his account with his dad and found he'd have over $600 in his Edu- pation Account by the time he reached sixteen.' So he decided to save something of his own each month and make the amount reach $1,000. "That type of planning," added Mr. Robinson, ` makes for good citizenship." 13-b CLINTON 'NEWS -RECORD THURSDAY, MARCH, 25, 1943 x4111'w.. .' '' `''t x a 1 Files ' Mrs W `'S. Downs •• and Mrs, Milton Wiltse spent the weekend in Stratford 25 Y A o eatrrs g THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD Thursday, March 29, 1923 Officers of the Bowling'"Club are: Honorary, president, W. J. Jackson; president, A. J. Morrish; vice-president, F. A. Axon; secre- tary, J. E. Hovey; treasurer, H. R. Sharp,. D. A. Andrew has rented the cottage at the corner of Orange and Joseph Sts. which is occupied by R. O. Jinks. I People have been complaining very strenuously during the past few weeks due• to the lack of chairs in the Town Hall. They feel that when a person pays for a seat at a function that the town a't .least • ought to have enough chairs in the hall for the patrons to sit on, Mcllveen Bros. have sold their grocery business to John Mac- Kenzie but will continue in the baking business. Joe Yesbec has rented the rink and, opened it again this week. He has done a real business so far, and the ice still remains good.. Mr. and Mrs. J. B, Lindsay are now settled in their home on Rattenbury St. W., r'ecently'vacat- ed by Mr. and Mrs. R. S. O'Neil. Mr. and Mrs. Amos Cartwright have moved in to their home on Huron St. which they purchased' from Mr. Lindsay. Connell & Tyndall Meat Market have a new delivery cart on the street. THE CLINTON NEW ERA Thursday, March 29, 1923 Those taking part in the annual At -Home of Murphy Lodge were: Miss Gould, ' Charles Cook, Fred Steele and Rev. S. Anderson. Rev. • J. E. Hogg and George A. McLennan intend attending the annual meeting of the Ratepayers and School Trustees Association in Toronto. I George Bolton Is able to be out again after his recent accident a'l the Moulding Shop when he cracked a few ribs. Russel Pickett has a badly bruis- ed leg which he received when the team of W. Henry for whorn he works ran away. • Bean Growers May Get Back Deduction The annual meeting of the bean growers of Huron and Perth Counties was held in the Town Hall, ' Zurich, with a large at- tendanee. Douglas Campbell, Blenheim, chairman of Ontairo Bean Grow- ers Marketing Board, stated' that 1,100,000 bushels of beans were produced in Ontario in 1947, He also informed the growers that the 18 cents per bushel deduction in all probability would be re- turned to individual growers. Following committee men were elected: George Armstrong, Har- vey Taylor, Alonza McCann, David ' Ducharme, Gus Roche, William Hough. r We Guarantee Satisfaction in the 'hsstallation of • SANITARY SEWERAGE SERVICES . EXPERT WORK DONE REASONABLE RATES Work Completed to Plumbing For Advice and Appointments, Contact McKay Contracting Co. Princess St. W. CLINTON Phone 373M For New and Outstanding Pleasure in Radio Listening . ... SEE AND HEAR the new Westinghouse POLYPHONIC Reproduction You'll be more than amazed at the tonal quakitlies of these radios. . • The First Post -War Radio • NOW ON DISPLAY "YOU•GET MORE IN A WESTINGHOUSE" Clinton Electric Shop D. W. CORNISH' WESTINGHOUSE DEALERS PHONE 479 RES. 358 • on Guaranteed 4 /0 Trust Certificates ISSUED for nay amount.. . or a term of five years , , , . guaranteed both as to principal and interest , . , , Interest cheques mailed to reach holders on due date, or, at holder's option, may be allowed to accumulate at compound interest. An ideal investment for individuate, eon- panies; authorized by law for cemetery boards, executors and other trustees. STERLINGE 'TRUSTS CORPORATION Sterling Tower, Toronto 3( years 1n Business :- visitors in' London this week have included Roy and William Plumsteel, Mrs. Clara Rumball, Miss Eva Cluff and Miss Zetta Bawden. Rev. 1)1' N. McCamus officiated o frcrated at the funeral of the late Mrs. .john Bean who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Meadows, Port Hope. Surviving are two sons and three daughters George and 'Herliei°t Bean, Mrs. William Meadows, Mrs, Thomas Idlum and Mrs. Oliver Jervis. 40 Years Ago THE CLINTON NEW ERA Thursday, March 26, 1908 Officers have been chosen by Clinton Collegiate Football Club: Honorary president, J. A. Con- stantine; honorary vice-president, 3. Crooks; patrons, W. Brydone, J. Ransford, W. Doherty, Nf. D. McTaggart, Dr. Shaw; president, J, W. • Treleaven; vice-president, W. Weir; secretary -treasurer, E. E. Ball; captain, J. C. Copp; man- ager, J. A. Cameron; curator, C. K. MacPherson; executive cdm- mittee, W, N. McQueen, K. Mair, D, Stewart, B. Johnson, F. Mc- Kenzie, N. Robson and A. Trick. Hudson-Pinning—At the home of the bride's mother on Isaac St., Clinton, on Wednesday, March 25, 1908, by Rev, W. J. Jolliffe, Maud, daughter of Mrs. Pinning, to Wilf- red Hudson, A fire broke out in Clinton Baby Cifts Bent Baby Spoons, 75c, $1.00 and $1.75 each Educator Sets (fork and spoon) - $1.00 set Brush and Comb Sets (Lucite) - - $3.00 Baby Brings, 10K gold - - - - $2.00 Baby Cups, $1.50, $2.00 to - - $6.75 Toddler Spoon and Fork Sets $1.95 Napkin Rings - $1.25, $1.'75 and - - $2.00 Barth Thermometer $1.00 Tiny Tot Sets (Sterling spoon and fork) set - - - - $3.00 Baby Lockets - $1.25, $2.25 and - - $3.00 Baby Bracelets - $3.50 Food Pusher - - $1.50 Child's Knife, Fork and Spoon Sets, $2.40 set W.N. COUNTER Cossntcrs for Finer Jewellery for over Half a Century in Harron County Knitting Co. on Saturday morn- ing but was quickly under control by thG, factory `)rxands Little dam- age: was dorle `r; as• NTr. W wvhe4tley has bought the Fair Farm oh the outskirts pi town •for :$10,1:25, ' "Dr. J. W. Shaw, M, ,D;; McTag- gart and R. Holmes were in Ot- tawa visiting the Minister of Militia re a military celebration in Quebec.. • They report a very cordial reception. Newton • Davies was presented with a handsome signet -king 'at the meeting of the Pastime Club in appreciation of his untiring services as financial secretary. Those making addresses were W. Johnson, Allan Conliff, Mr. Mc- Leod, W. Colyer, Dr. Axon, and G. Barge. s: * THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD Tharsday, March 26, 1908 Markets: Wheat 90c to 92c; oats 25c to 30c; peas 80c .to 85c; barley 65c to 70c; butter 26c to 27c; eggs 15e to 16c. John B. Gardiner has received the contract for plastering the new St. Joseph's Church and also a new''home bailie ; builtt by John Middleton` in Goder'ibh Township: The following took part in the League' meeting in 'Ontario St, Church; Miss Lucy Stevens, Adult i McMui ray, ferry' Plumsteel, Harry Porter, W. S. R. Holmes, Charlie Kerr, Bartley Watts, Miss Hattie Courtire, Miss Wiltse and Mr, Hawke. C. J. Wallis and Olvier John- ' son have gone west with carloads of horses. W. Lindsay, who has been oc- cupying the Foster house on High St., has moved to Godorich where he has bought a grocery business and Mr. Belcher is moving into the house thus vacated. Mrs, W. S. Harland was pleas- antly surprised when about 70 of her friends gathered in honour of her birthday. Mrs. A. T. Cooper read an address and presented AIrs. Harland with a set of limoges china from the people gathered for the occasion. AIbert Seeley is busy installing a power pump at the Rattenbury ]douse. "SERVICES AT BEATTIE'S" Three words yen hear so often, because our services are known so well. Beattie Funeral Home' Rattenbury St. E. Geo. B. Beattie ACT NOW PROTECT WOOLENS We can supply you with— Dee :Cee Moth Kits 49e Ib. Moth Balis and Flake 29c lb. Larvex ,..... bottle $1.35 Moth Proof Bags 50c and 75c W. S. R. HOLMES YOUR REXALL STORE ILION DOLLARS .,..blessing or boomerang? During 1948 Ottawa will pay back this tremendous total to individual Canadians in the form of refunds on 1942 Income Tax (Compulsory Savings) and as cash for War Savings. Certificates maturing during the year. Some of this money may be coming to you. EXTRA MONEY is always useful, and in homes across Canada these payments will be welcomed as valuable additions to income. But the catch is that this additional spending power, if trans- lated into immediate buying, would almost certainly drive present prices still higher and increase your own cost of living. It is, therefore, wise, if your budget permits, to defer your spending, putting the money instead into the purchase of addi- tional CANADA SAVINGS BONDS. Never forget, the money you have coming to you as a Tax Refund, or as the proceeds from War Savings Certificates, is the fruit of your wartime saving effort. It represents a cash asset; think twice before you spend it. Canada Savings Bonds can be purchased over the counter at any branch of The Royal Bank of Canada. You can buy them outright for cash, or if you wish, use the proceeds of your govern- ment cheque as a down payment for bonds to be paid for by instalments. The procedure is simplicity itself. Our nearest branch will look after all details for you. • "You'll never be sorry you saved." THE ROYAL BANK NeK Of- . CANADA ,.CLINTON ..URBAN' C14 J. G. McLAY, Manager m