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Clinton News-Record, 1949-03-31, Page 6PAGE; rSIX CLINTON NEWS -RECORD THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 1949 • Clinton News -Record THE CLINTON NEW ERA Established 1865 • THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD Established 1878 Amalgamated 1924 An Independent Newspaper devoted to the Interests of the Town of Clinton and Surrounding District MEMBER: Canadian Weekly Newspapers Aesociation; Onterio-Quebec.Division, CWNA SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Payable inadvance -- Canada and Great Britain: $2 a year; United States and Foreign: $2,50. Authorized as second class mall, Post Office Deportment, Ottawa Published EVERY THURSDAY. at CLINTON, Ontario, -Canada, in the Heart of Huron County R. S. ATKEY, Editor A. L. COLQUHOUN, Plant Manager G THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 1949 Hearty Welcome, Newfoundland! cent.); United Church of Canada (26.3 per cent,); and Salvation Army (6.2 per cent.). Historical Survey Soon after John Cabot'sreport of . the abundant fishery in1497, European fishermen began making annual voyages to the rich cod- ' , banks off Newfoundland. The island was formally claimed for England by Sir Humphrey Gilbert in 1583, but British sovereigny was not clearly established until the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713, when France renounced her claims in return for exclusive fishing rights on the west- ern and noethern 'coasts. Settlement was at first discouraged by the prohibition of kind ownership and by other restrictive measures: the Newfoundland fishery was regarded as a "nursery for seamen"—with the annual voyages from England providing ideal training for future naval recruits. Despite official opposition, however, there were more than 10,000 residents on the island by 1785. The inevitability of permanent settlement was finally recognized. Private ownership of land was legalized after 1811, and the first resident Governor was appointed' in 1817. By 1830, the population had risen to .between 40,000 and 50,000. A representative assembly was established in 1832, and after prolonged agitation, responsible government was granted in 1855. Economic Prospects The high wartime levels of income in Newfoundland have continued into the initial post-war period, due principally to the sus- tained demand abroad for the basic exports of the fishery, forests and mines. At the same time, however, the increased price of imports has contributed to a steep rise in the cost of, living, and has created a considerable measure of inflationary pressure. Future prosperity, as ever, will depend upon the level of export demand for the products of Newfoundland's basic industries. During the years 1940-48 greatly increased government revenues (over one-half of which were derived from customs duties) have per- mitted larger expenditures in the fields of education and social services, particularly in public health. There has also been substantial tion and government expenditures on reconstrue development schemes: these include extension and improvment of roads, wharves and break- waters; services to fishermen and loans for the development of the fishing industry; hous- ing, improved .tele -communications and trans- portation, and agricultural •assistance to both full and part-time farmers. Labrador provides an imponderable factor in any consideration of Newfoundland's eco- nomic future. Its resources have not yet been thoroughly surveyed, but there are large deposits of high-grade hematite ore in the area border- ing on Northern Quebec, huge water -power potentialities nearby et Grand Falls (which is much higher than Niagara), and substantial stands of timber. Commercial development of these within the predictable future now appears likely. The tourist industry, too, may have possibilities of development both in Newfound- land and Labrador, especially with the grow- ing use of air transport into their extensive game and fishing areas. TOMORROW, FRIDAY, APRIL 1, will, be a red letter day in Canada, end one that will go down in the history of the country as be- ing of similar importance to July 1, 1867. For after midnight. tonight, Newfoundland will•cease to be a colony of Great Britain and will become, instead; an integral part - its tenth province, in fact — of Canada. May we, in our own small way as repre- senting a minor portion of the . largest prov- ince of Ontario, extend a most cordial and Hearty welcome to the loyal Newfoundlanders who are becoming just as loyal Canadians! We hope and trust that the adjustment of both parties to the change may come naturally and happily, and we know it wilt! Basing our information on a reference paper published by the Department of Ex- ternal Affairs, Ottawa, we are glad to be able to publish a few facts about our tenth pro- vince and her sturdy people. Physical Facts The island of Newfoundland virtually spans the mouth of the Gulf of Si.' Lawrence at the entrance . to the inland waterway which extends some 2,000 miles from the Atlantic to the head of the Great Lakes. On the north, the island is separated from the mainland by the Strait of Belle Isle, nine miles wide at its narrowest point. On the south, Cabot Strait is about sixty miles wide at its narrowest point.. Geologically, Newfoundland is an integral part of North America. It consists of the un - submerged highlands of a now foundered ex- tension of the Appalachian Mountain system; the lowlands form part of the "banks" of the North Atlantic which lie off ' Newfoundland. The general topography of the island is rough , and broken. Fertile soil is limited, and the forested area, though extensive,. in general bears only small trees. The coast is heavily indented with large bays and fiords. The area of the island is about 42,000 square miles; larger than Ireland, and about 84 per cent. of the combined area of Canada's three maritime provinces. The sovereigny of Newfoundland also extends to some 110,000 square miles of Labrador on the mainland. Population More than 320,000 In 1945, the population, which has been increasing relatively quickly, was about 320,000 (including 5,500 in Labrador). Close to 90 per cent of Newfoundland's people live on the coast, In some 1,300 communities scattered along the 6,000 miles of shoreline, About 45 per cent of the population is on the Avalon Pen- insula in the, southeast, with some 60,000 in St. John's, the capital, and its suburbs. The mining community of Bell Island and the pulp and paper communities of Grand Falls and Corner Brook are the only other settlements with a population of more than 5,000. With little immigration into Newfound- land during the past century, about 98.5 'per rent. of the population are native-born and possess a distinctive national character. (In Canada, the percentage of native-born is 82.4 per cent.). The prinoipel racial groups. are English (about 60 per cent.): Irish (25 per cent.); French and Scottish. The principal religious groups are Roman Catholic (32 per The Tax Rate WHEN THEY ARE STRIKING the tax levy for 1949, The NEWS -RECORD is of the opinion that the Town Fathers would do well to forget all: about cashing in on that W00 surplus for 1948, end also that they should remember that there has been no demand on the part of the citizens to cut the tax rate beyond reason. If Town Council can pay for the new fire truck out of this year's levy -wand we understand that debentures cannot be issued for this .purpose—and meet all the other ad- ditional demands on its resources such as in- creased school levies and road expenditures, then we believe the ratepayers will he satisfied With a tax rate about the same as it was in, 1948. Editorial Comment... THOUGHT, FOR TO-DAY—The easy chair is the hardest one to find empty. It was a very nice thing for the Clinton c anedian Legion to make a grant to a local veteran who recently had suffered a heavy ,loss through fire. IN SUR TIME Ily Nolo Nod, THE CLINTON NEW ERA Thursday, April 1, 1909 Those assisting at the 'farewell banquet to Robert 'Holmes and F. R, Hodgen in the Normandie Hotel . were: W. Jackson, G. D. McTaggart, Dr. J. VIT. Shaw, W. Brydone, D. Cantelon, James Fair, T. Jackson, Jr., B. J. Gib- bings, J. W. Vanatter, M. Y. Mc- Lean,G. F. Blair, W. N. Man- ning, M. G. Cameron, J. Rens- force W. G. Proudfoot, Rev, W. 3. Jolliffe, Rev. W. E. Kerr, And- rew Porter, Thomas Fraser, A. P. Gundry, J. Hartley, Dr. W. Gunn, J. B. Hoover, W. McLean, Robert Holmes was presented with an Oddfellows :pin, at the conclusion of the regular meet- ing. Those assisting in the even- ing's, programme were W. Nim - ens, Wesley' Moore, T. Jackson, C. • E. Dowding, . E. R. Dewart, and A. Turner. Mrs. Townsend hes sold her house on Townsend St. to Miss Whitely; Mr. Hawke is moving into his house on Townsend St., purchased from Mrs. Robert Moore; George Cooper is moving into r. Young's house on Prin- cess St, vacated by Mr. Hawke. Mrs. Rudd, one of the pioneers of Goderich Township but a resi- "1' don't care it you WERE going to -.give it all to " thepoor - you STILL can't rob the rich." From Our Early Files 25 Years Ago THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD Thursday, April 3, 1924 Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Reid were honoured by a number of their friends with a presentation.. Those signing the address were F. W. Johnston, F. Mutch,. J. H. Pax - man, J. A. Ford, George T. Jen- kins and C. G. Middleton. Mr. and .Mrs. Reid leave shortly for London. F. W. Watts has purchesed the William Ford fdrui in Hullett Township. C. G. Middleton has been' in- vited to a banquet in honour of Hon. Arthur Meighen in Windsor on Saturday evening. W. Crittenden has rented Will- iam Henry's farm at the edge of town and gets immediate possess- ion. Clarence Shepherd was pre- sented with a handsome cigarette ease and match holder by the members of the Clinton Club prior to his departure for St. Thomas. Aninteresting display can be seen in the Hydro office window. A quilt has been made out of the ribbons won by James Snell and Sons at the many fairs at which they have exhibited livestock, Al- so can be seen es many or more ribbons and also a number of medals. S. B. Stothers, G. W. Layton and L. J. Lamporte have been attending a Bean Growers' Co- operative Marketing meeting in Ridgetown. If the Minister of Highways? could,lust get a glimpse of Clinton's' main street in its present condition, we're certain it wouldn't he long before paving operations got under way. Clinton is now up to its ears in the road building business, and The NEWS -RECORD is of the opinion that a policy of laying some permanent pavement every year., is one that will pay big dividends in the future. In Red Cross circles at least, Clinton has made a name for itself, judging by the letter published' on Page One . of this issue. The sentiments are very much appreciated by A. J. McMurray, chairecian of the local campaign, and those who subscribed so generously. It was ,an inspiring sight in the House of Commons Monday night when a favorable vote of 149-2 was recorded to sanction the prin- ciples of the Atlantic Security Pact, two ex- tremely isolationist Bloc. Popul:afire members voting against the measure. The dramatic climax. of debate came when Prime Minister , - St, Laurent 'strode' across the Chamber and shook hands with Opposition Leader George Drew, who had just called for. Parliament "to speak in one firm and ringing voice." FARM FORESTRY (By W. A..0. Thurston, Strat- ford, Zone Forester for Huron and Perth) (This article is the first of a series written for local farmers. In too many cases the woodlot is not considered a valuable part of the farm. A woodlot can , be made a distinct asset and can provide much material that is of value for use on the farce and for sale).. By practising wise management in his woodlot, a farmer can raise the status of the woodlot to a high point in his economical set-up. ` Fuel, lumber, posts. and maple syrup are the mein' pro- ducts which may be derived from a woodlot every year without decreasing its value. Wise man- agement will enable the harvest of such materials, and at . the same time will increase the value of the woodlot for future use. A woodlot is a valuable natural resource, and as such should be conserved, not wasted. By con- servation of .a woodlot, it is not meant to abstain from cutting, but conservation means wiseuse of a woodlot, Wise use entails the cutting of certain trees or types of trees which should be removed to improve the quality of the woodlot, As is widely known, by-laws have been passed by counties to prevent unauthorized cutting of woodlots. In most cases, this does not work a hardship on the fann- er. In spite of the by-laws, wood - lot manegement can be effectiv- ely practised and much cutting done, Another point to be discussed in this series of articles will be reforestation. More and more people ere beginning to realize. the importance, and necessity of reforestation, arid as an aid to farmers in their work, many sug-, gestions will be offered. On most. farms there is a splendid op- port'unity for reforestation in the form of windbreaksand small, plantations. In the work .carried , out or planned by river valley authorit- ies, here and in the United States,. * * * THE CLINTON NEW ERA Thursday, April 3, 1924 Joseph Henry Watkins . was crushed to death in a tragic acc- ident at his home on Tuesday. He and his brother Themes were poking down ensilage when tons of it fell, crushing him to death. Mr. Watkins is survived by his wife, the former Rose Wright, two daughters, Violet and Hazel and one son, Henry; one brother Thomas, end one sister, Mrs. Robert Draper. Clinton Public School staff. has been rather deleted this week. Miss H. Courtice and Miss Eva Carter have both been i11 and Miss I. Draper has been off duty on account of the death of her uncle. Richard Tasker has purchased the Buchanan property on .Albert St. North recently vacated by Dr. Evans. Those assisting at the present:- anon resent=ation to Mayor Fred Jackson and A. McGarva of a Veteran's Jewel at the Odd Fellows Lodge meet - ing were H. B. Chant, John Wise- man, E. Munro, T. Hawkins, A. E. Rumball, T. H. Hardy, H. W. Gould, G. E. Hall an,d T. Morgasi. Officers of. Clinton Lacrosse Club are: honorary president, J. J. Zapfe; president, W. S. R. Hol- mes; vice president, E. Welton; secretary -treasurer, H. Lawson; nanager, E. Wendorf; committee, H. Manning, E. A. Fines, W. Ful- ford. Miss Dorothy Mutch met with a painfail accident when she had the misfortune to fall and break s blood -vessel in her wrist and generally bruise herself. George Tomlin hes been pro- moted by the Bell Telephone Co. to Stratford, and A. S. Inkley, Stratford, will be the new "trou- rle man" here. 5' * * 40 Years Ago SALT CO. AGREEMENT' GODERICH—That a new work- ing agreement has been negot- iated with t derich Salt Comp-. any was announced by Inter- national Union of Operating En- gineers, Local 798, and Federal Union 23736, A.F. of L.. It em- bodies ell features of the 1948 agreement, including paid holi- days, irrevocable dues check -off, etc. The cornpany also granted a wage increase of seven cents an hour, retroactive to February 1. dent of Clinton for a number of years, passed away on Friday Four daughters survive, Mrs. P Evans, Mrs. G, Rumball and Miss- es Jennie and Minnie. Rev, W 3. Jolliffe officiated at the funera assisted by Rev. J. Greene, Rev. T. J. Snowden and Rev. W. New- combe. Pallbearers were H. Bak- er, W. Lobb, W. Nesbit, A. Tyn- dall, James Laithwaite and James Ford. Miss F. Cuninghame has gone to Teeswater where she is to give some recitations at an entertain- ment THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD Thursday, April 1, 1909 The W. C. T. U. had charge of 'the League meeting in Ontario St. Church and the following ass- isted: Rev. J. Greene, Mrs. W. S. Harland, Mrs. S. J. Andrews, Mrs. Jacobs, Mrs. A. T. Cooper, Mrs. E. G. Courtioe, Mrs. G. Levis, Mrs A. Seeley, Mrs. W. E. Kerr, Mrs. Doig, Rev, W. E. Kerr and Mr. Doig. Wallis—Richards—At the resi- dence of the bride's mother, Cope - town, Wentworth County, on Wednesday, March 24, 1909, by Rev. J. Awde, Lettie M. daughter of Mrs. M. Richards, to Walter Wallis, Goderich Township, you- ngest son of Mr. and Mrs. James Wallis. Ford and McLeod have shipp- ed eight carloads of grain in the last nine days. , Chief Downs, Capt. Kerr and Assistant W. McRae are making an inspection of all the business places lar town to see that the exits, cellars, partitions etc. are sot fire traps. Those assisting with the spec - al temperance service in Wesley Sunday School were E. E. Ball, Robert Holmes, Rev. W. J. Joll- iffe, Fred Cutler, A. Tyndall and Mr. Brown. A debate woe held at the YM A. meeting. Those taking part mere Messrs Plumsteel, Johnson, Hall, Tucker, Andrews and Chant The ladies of Willis Church entertained the mesa to dinner, the occasion being a drive for missionary funds. Those giving short speeches were G. F. Blair, A. P. Gundry, James Scott, Mr. Fleshing Dr. W. Gunne, Rev. Dr. Stewart Wand W. Brydone. reforestation is very important. In many parts of Ontario, the area under tree cover is much below the optimum conditions. Experts say that about 20 per cent of an gree should be cover- ed by trees, but inany Ontario counties have only six or eight per cent of their mea covered by trees. This means a heavy loss of soil water and possibly severe erosion and loss of val- uable soil. By reforestation and proper woodlot meengement, this figure can be raised to a more satisfactory level. If this is done, benefits are sure to be felt by all. The Department of Agriculture renders valuable assistance to farmers on nearly all phases of farming activities. It is the de- sire of the Department of Lands rind Forests to ,render similar servicesto farmers' in connection with their woodlots, . To carry out this program, zone foresters have been appointed who are available to give direct advice to land owners concerning planta- tions and woodlots. As part of this program, 'these articles are planned to acquaint them' with the steps 'that can be taken to make woodlots more valuable. AND THIS IS NOW TRUE OF ALL THE , GOODS IN OUR STORE. Everything in Jewellery, Watches, Diam- onds, Silverware, Crystal, Rilgs arc free of the 25% Luxury Tax— even the new 10% tax DOES NOT APPLY to Goods now on display in our store, as there will be no. advance in price until we receive new ship- ments from the manufacturers. Our policy is, as always, real value and fatir prices, at all tinges. Be assured of satisfaction and buy with confidence. You are invited to drop 'ip and see our 'bargains soon W. N. Counter Counters for Finer Jewellery for Over Half a Century in Huron County SPRING ON THE FARM Requires . . . Formaldehyde 35c pt. 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