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Clinton News-Record, 1949-07-14, Page 2PAGE TWO CLINTON` NEWS -RECORD THURSDAY, JULY 14, 1948 Clinton News -Record THE CLINTON NEW ERA Established 1885 ' 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 Association; Ontario -Quebec Division, CWNA SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Payable in advance _. Canada and Great Britain: $2 a year; United States and Foreign: $2.50. Authorized as •`second' class mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa Published EVERY THURSDAY at CLINTON; Ontario, Canada, in the Heart of Huron County R. S. ATKEY, Editor A. L. COLQUHOUN, Plant Manager IND THURSDAY, JULY 14, 1949 Let's Boost For Old Home Week In 1950 JUST SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO, the smart little Village of Clinton was-experrienc- iog growing pains. And the attitude of the residents was not without reason, for the vil lage was becoming a leading centre in Western Ontario, with e bright future before It, Therefore, it was no surprise that steps were taken by its community leaders to in- corporate the 'village as a town. This :was accomplished on. January '1, 1875, the first Mayor being Robert Callender, who had been Reeve of the Village for the two previous years. Joseph Chidley was the first Reeve, end continued in that office for three succeed- ing years. Other members of the first Town Council of 1875 were Messrs. Burton, Coates, Doan, Irwin, Johnston, McDonald, Seerle, Sheppard and Smith. Clinton was considered 'one of the finest manufacturing towns in Western Ontario; it possessed a great variety of industries, not the least of which were those related to the salt deposits prevalent hereabouts. This all leads upto the fact that Acting. Mayor G. W. Nott has called a publiceet- ing to be held in the Town Hall at eight o'clock tomorrow (Friday) evening, July 15, for the purpose of discussing the matter of bolding an Old Home Week in Clinton in 1950. Town Council instructed the Mayor to tall this meeting at the request of Clinton and - District Chamber of Commerce, as indicated in an announcement on Page Three of this issue. Tomorrow evening's meeting should be at- tended by many citizens and representatives of various organizations, so that a real discussion may serve to arrive at a decision, whether 'affirmative or negative. It is very important that everyone who can possibly attend this gathering should be on hand, as if the Old Home Week is held next' year, dates for the affair should be set as soon as possible. While we are mentioning briefly some- thing of Clinton's history, It might be inter- esting to look back More than a century. In 1831, the first settlement was made here, but Wrlliam Rattenbury, who came here in May 1844, might be considered to be the real founder of the municipality. As early as 1855, he laid out the village, which he called Clinton, in honour of Lt. -Gen. Lord Clinton, upon whose estate in Devonshire, England, Mr. Rat- tenbury's father was a large tenant farmer. With the building of the Buffalo and Lake Huron Railway (now the CNR line -to Strat- ford and beyond), there came such a rapid increase in the population of Clinton that steps were taken in 1857 to incorporate it as a village. On January 1, 1858, 'it became a sep- arate municipality, with Joseph Whitehead, George Fulton, Samuel Rance, William Rowell and Jonas Gibbings as the first councillors. By unanimous resolution of the Council, Joseph Whitehead was appointed the first Reeve, Thomas Stevenson was appointed Clerk end Malcolm McTaggart treasurer. So that it will be seen that although Clin- ton will celebrate 75 years as a 'Own in 1950, it will mark a century as an incorporated village nine years hence. Those Statutory Holidays THE NEWS -RECORD has no quarrel with holidays as such, but this newspaper is in - dined to be a little provoked at times when holidays out up a week very badly without any particular benefit to anyone. For this reason, we are happy to learn that legislation may be introduced at the first session of the new Parliament to provide for the celebration of most statutory holidays on a Monday. The change would apply to all holidays except Christmas, New Year's and certain religious days ,such as Good Friday. It is understood that the Federal Govern- ment has received many requests for the change to prevent confusion in business establishments and to provide workers with long weekend bloidays. It will be recalled that May 24 this year— Victoria Day—fell on a Tuesday, one of the worst days of the week on which it might fall. There were complaints that many who went away for the weekend took off Monday as well and did not returnto work until Wed- nesday. As far as we are concerned, it might be just as well to abolish this holiday alto- gether; Canada is the only British nation—and that includes the United Kingdom too—which celebrates Victoria Day. Then again, a couple of weeks ago, Domin- ion Day, July 1, 'fell on a Friday, and there were complaints among business men that con- fusion had resulted. Amendments will have to be made to sev- eral Acts before the suggested change to Mon- day holidays can take place. Those Acts in- clude the Bank Act end the Bill of Exchange Act, which authorizes the closing of financial institutions on certain days. If the proposed legislation is adopted by Parliament, the holidays would be celebrated on the Monday closest to the date on whilth they ordinarily fell. If made, it is believed the change would not become effective until '1951 es many calendars for 1950 already have been printed. There is an urgent need for simplification of the system of statutory holidays in vogue in this country. Editorial Comment... THOUGHT FOR TO-DAY—The world is full of willing people; some willing to work, the rest willing to let them. The fact that the Richmond Hosiery mill will re -open soon under a new resident owner, is certainly good news for Clinton residents, Don't forget to attend the Old Home Week -meeting tomorrow (Friday) evening in the Town Hall. It's time we were getting started. The "Glorious Twelfth" has come and gone; the local celebration at Brussels proved a suc- cess from 'every standpoint, including weather and attendance. Every little bit helps!. The $12,300 grant of the Federal Government toward the .cost of the new wing of Clinton Public Hospital is not to be regarded lightly It will be of great assistance in the financing of the cost of the addition. The invasion of the dreaded army worms at many points in Ontario, including Huron County, is a serious menace to the growing crops and drastic action should be taken at once to combat it. "Bees" for spreading pois- oned bran in the affected fields may soon be the order of the day. The last serious outbreak of army worms was in 1937. Use Your Bonds To Borrow When You Need Money It's Better Business To Repay A B of M Loan Than To Spend Savings Like most other people, you may, sooner or later, want cash In a hurry. Whether your reason be opportunity or emergency; a wonderful bargain or a sudden illness, you will show your mettle by thinking, twice if it means touching your bonds. You can easily cash good bonds. But when the pinch has passed, your bonds will he gone too. That's when many people recall the sacrifices it took to buy your bonds, and they just say they can't replace them "for the time being." The next crisis may find them really short of funds You can raise the money you need without spending the say - IN OUR TIME f NeNie Om' "I don't ;understand the people of today - they expect to get everything we promised them." From Our Early Files 25 Years Ago THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD Thursday, July 17, 1924 Following students' have been successful with their Normal end College of Education courses: Erskine S. Evans, Alvin K. Leon- ard, F. R. Hale, Etta M. Hardy, Winnifred McMath, Daisy Nedi- ger, Dorothy Jervis, Mary Mc- Intosh, M. Dewar, Emily Hunter. Stratford defeated Clinton at lacrosse. Clinton team was: G. Elliott, goal; W. Mutch, point; G. Middleton, cover; C. Fulford, 1st def.; R. Middleton, 2nd def.; F. Elliott, centre; N. Cook, 2nd home; K. Roberton, ls` home; H. Law- son, outside; J. Mutch, inside; W. Fulford, M. J. Schoenhals, subs. Lawson-Stong•—At the Wesley Parsonage, Clinton, by Rev. A. A. Holmes, on Wednesday, July 16, 1924, Grace Lenore, only dau- ghter of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Stong, to Gordon Merriott, son of Mr. Luke Lawson, all of Clinton. Miss Viola Wise end Clifton J. Proctor were the attendants. Miss Emelia Johns passed away after a short illness. Rev. A. A. Holmes officiated at the funeral and the pallbearers, all nephews, were Walter and Fred Jackson, A. Seeley, B. J. Gibbings, and Ira W. and Harvey Johns. A gala day was held on Thurs- day last in Neil McGregor's Grove, Stanley, when about 600 members of the community and former members were on hand for a re -union of Baird's School. This school had been taught for 50 years by the late George Baird. Among those taking part were William McEwen, chairman, G. B. Hanley, John McGregor, Rev. Harry Diehl, Dr. R. R. Ross, Dr. T. R. Butchart, Rev. L. W. Diehl Cev, John McEwen, Annie. Bettl Mary and Clifford Stewart, Clara and Hazel Potter, Edna Reid, Katie McGregor, Eleanor McEwen, Marion 1VIcEwen, Myrtle Pearson, Annette Sinclair, Mrs. W. Mof- fatt, Walter Moffett, Frank Mc - Gregor, William Sinclair, Mrs. Frank Saunders. 4. 4. 4: THE CLINTON NEW ERA Thursday, July 17, 1924 Miss Etta Hardy has accepted a position on the Tiverton Public School staff, and Miss Daisy Nediger will have charge of the Middleton School. Norman Geddes and Weldon Hovey were in Goderich on Sat- urday playing with the County Town baseball team when they defeated Lucas,. Also on the team are Earl Cooper and Bill Carrick and Jimmy Reynolds is manager. Clinton baseball team defeated Bayfield by 4-2. Clinton players were Higgins, 2b: F. Mutch, ef; J. Mutch, rf; Hovey, lb; Elliott, c; Cook, ss; McTaggart, 3b; Liver- more, If; Butler, p; Bawden, lb. Misses Beryl Salter and Nellie Cowan have been appointed dele- gates to Goderich Summer School from the Ontario St. League. Charljes Shipley and Colenso Salter have been on a trip to Toronto and Muskoka. Austin Nediger, small son of Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Nediger, had a narrow escape from ser- ious injury when he was thrown from the car in which he was riding when it turned the corner at the hospital. The young lad escaped with only a few bruises. David Beacom was et .Gode- rich on the Glorious 12th and completed his 77th walk. Dr. and Mrs. P. Hearn and family are holidaying in Hamil- ton and Toronto. Miss Norma Bentley has re- turned to her position in London after visiting her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Agnew. 4, N a ings your bonds represent. At the Bank of Montreal you can borrow against' your bonds, and keep your investment intact. And you can repay the loan out of income, in easy instalments. The cost of the loan is amaz- ingly little ... in fact, the inter- est on your bonds practically pays for it. If you need money for a good purpose, drop in and see Mr. William Robinson, B of M man- ager at Clinton, or his account- ant, Mr: Ben Corless. 28-b Business And LEGAI. H. T. RANCE Notary Public Division Court Clerk Division Court Office, Clinton FRANK. FINGLAND, KC. Barrister - Solicitor Notary Public Albert St. Clint°. CHIROPRACTIC D. H. McINNES Chiropractic - Foot Correetior OFFICE HOURS: Hotel Clinton, Friday, 1 to 8 pan. Commercial, Seaforth, Monday 1 to 8 n.m. ACCOUNTANCY R. G. McCANN Accountant and' Auditor Rattenbury St. K Phone 783-W Clinton ERNEST W. HUNTER Chartered Accountant 57 Bloor St. W. Torontf. ARTHUR FRASER Income Tax Reports Bookkeeping Service, Etc. Ann Street Phone 355W EXETER INCOME TAX RETURNS Private Business • Farm Reports Bookkeeping records installed and checked monthly or as requested. ROY N. BENTLEY 36 Regent St, Box 58 Goderich, Ontario DENTAL DR. D. C. GEDDES Dentist Lovett Block Clinton Telephone 170 Hours: 9-12 a.m.; 1.30-8 p.m. Professional Directory OPTOMETRY. A. L. COLE, R.O. Optometrist 'lyes Examined and. Glasses Fitted GOPERICH - Phone 33 " RUTH HEARN. R.O. Optometrist Huron St. - Phone 69 - Clinton MEMORIALS Cemetery Memorials T. PRYDE and SON linton Showrooms Open Fridays See J. J. Zapfe. Phone 103 SIGNS • Signs for Every Purpose Outdoor Advertising Trucks Cut-out Designs Window Cards 27 years experience KIRBY SIGNS Phone 58911 Clinton RADIO SERVICE PERSAN and MADSEN Fast Efficient Radio Service Ten Years Previous. Experience on all Auto and Home Radios Free F.M. Information PHONE 471-W CLINTON' INSURANCE R. L. McMJLLAN, BAYFIELD Life, Accident, Sickness, Auto- mobile, Hospitalization. Household Phone: Clinton 634r15 • H. C. LAWSON Bank of Montreal Building• Clinton 'HONES: Office 251W, Res, 251J Insurance -- Real Estate Agent Mutual Life Assurance Co. LOBB INSURANCE AGENCY 'or William and Rattenbury Sts, PHONE 691W .—• GENERAL INSURANCE Representative: Monarch Life Assurance Co. Howlett Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Co. J. E. HOWARD BAYFIELD, Ont. Phone Clinton 624r31 Car—Fire—Life—Accident Wind Insurance if you need Insurance, I have a Policy. Be Sure : : Be Insured K. W. COLQUIIOUN GENERAL INSURANCE Representative: Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada Office• Royal Bank Building. Office 50 PHONES - Res. OW THE McIULLOP MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCI COMPANY Head Office, Seaforth Officers 1949—President, C. W. ,eonhardt, Bornholm: vice-presi- dent, Hugh Alexander, Walton; manager and secretary -treasurer, M. A. Reid, Seaforth. Other directors: Sem H. Whit- more, Seaforth; E. J. Trewartha, Clinton; Robert Archibald, Sea- forth; John H. McEwing, Blyth; Frank McGregor, Clinton; John L. Malone, Seaforth; Harvey Fuller, Goderich. Agents J. B. Pepper, Bruce - field, R.R I; G. A. Watt, Blyth, R.R. 1; R. S. McKercher, Dublin, R.R. 1; J. F. Printer, Brodhagen; Selwyn Baker, Brussels. VETERINARIAN ' 1'1R:.G. S. ELLIOTT, Veterinarian Phone 203 .Clinton• family, Mrs. H. E,' Rorke and teith, p; P, Couch, of; E. John - family, Miss Boles, Misa Reid, stop lb; L. Manning, if; K MissMiss Dolly Cantelon, E. J. Jen- Twitchell, 3b; +M. McEwan, ss. kips, J. Rumball, Harold Manning Miss Blanche Nfeilveen, Grant - A. Canielon. on, is renewing acquaintances in Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm `MeTag- town. grat entertained at a delightful Mr, and Mrs. Jacob Taylor garden partyat their home when celebrated their sliver wedding oper 100 enjoyed their hospitallity anniversary at their home, Town- Clinton bowlers were defeated send St., when'a very delightful in Mitchell when theywent to dinner party \vas held. try and capture the Faille Trophy. Friends will regret to learn that Those playing from Clinton were: Dr. R. Agnew arrived home from A. J. Morrish, J. Wiseman, W. the West this week and now plans Jackson, D. A. Forrester, J. to settle in Medicine Hat. Mrs. Courtson,C. c. E.3D. 3. DowdiHarlang.nd, 3, Steven- Agnew and family will move ry shortly. Mitchell also defeated Clinton MthereissvJee>?nie Robertson Who has playing baseball. Clinton team been relieving /stenographer at was: T. Hawkins, c; A. Max- the Stratford Freight Shed's has ander, 2b; L. Kerr, rf; A. Mon- returned home. `M„AINIjr.�NNM�•p�IN.I•MMIIWIVI•NNON'IV 40 Years Ago YOUR CROWNING GLORY IS YOUR HAIR Toni, highlights with Rayve or Hudnut PERMANENT Bring out it's R OUR WEEKLY SPECIAL: Mi -31 Tooth Powder 39c Amident Ammoniated Powder ... , 59c Your Rexall Store NV+MfIH►NNMI.MINNON.t.Mi.I'�H9N W.S. R. HOLMES THE CLINTON NEW ERA Thursday, July 15, 1909 The following are camping at Burks: Mrs. W. H. Hellyar and How can a salaried man save money? Protection at Low Cost On faking out a Mutual Life of Canada policy, many a man learns that not only Is he protecting his loved ones, but that he has adopted the one sure way of saving money. For many a salaried man the only way ho saves is through a Mutual Life policy. Have a talk with our local representative. He will be glad to work out a plan to meet your needs and requirements. HEAD OFFICE WATERLOO, ONT YOU'LL FIND YOUR LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE HERE H. C. LAWSON Bank of Montreal Building, PHONE: Office 251W; Res. 251.1 MIISIMINNOMINMAIINUMINIM Fine Watches! Several new lots of fine watches have arrived for our Stock: Among them are Bulova, Lorre, Savoy and others. Prices range frein $24.75 to $52.50 with no extra taxes of any kind. Also many other cheaper watches at $4.95, $8.95, $10.95, $18.50 and $23.50. We invite you to call and see them — Ladies' Ballerina Watch expansion bracelets, now only $4.95. Gents' Watch expansion bracelets . from $3.95 to $8.95 each. Let us put one on your watch — it will dress it up and smarten it up. W. N. Counter Counters. Jar Finer Jewellery for Over Ralf a Centxry He Horots County Rent a Eureka VACUUM Cleaner ONLY $1 per DAY It will save you time, labor and money! Beattie Furniture George B. Beattie Phone 184-W Clinton Famous Lovell "Feather Touch" release safety wringer. Porcelain - enamel tub ... cleans like a china bowl. Exclusive Westi ng - house "Cushioned Action" for wash- ing clothes clean- er, faster with less wear on clothes. "Sentinel of Safe- ty" protects motor from damaging overloads. Pro- vides convenient "on-off" switch. Westinghouse with EXCLUSIVE ''Cushioned Action" Only in a Westinghouse washer will you find the exclusive Cushioned Action gyrator which gets out the most stubborn dirt without wear on clothes ... PLUS all the other modern advantages which make' Westinghouse Canada's greatest washer value! 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