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Clinton News-Record, 1946-04-11, Page 2F'AGE TWO CLINTON ' NEWS -RECORD Clinton News -Record The Clinton New Era Established 1865 The Clinton News -Record Established 1878 Amalgamated 1924 ' PUBLISHED EVERT THURSDAY AT CLINTON, ONTARIO, CANADA "The Hub. of Huron County" An Independent Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of the Town of Clinton and Surrounding District MEMBER: Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association Official Printers to County of Huron Subscription Rates: In Canada and Great Britain, $1.50 a year in advance; in United States, $2 a year in advance; single copies five cents Authorized as second class mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa Advertising Rate and Detailed Circulation Cards on ,Request Sworn Circulation at Dec. 31, 1945 1,654 R. S. ATKBY H. L, TOMLINSON Editor and Business Manager Plant Manager THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 1946 COMMUNITY CENTRE FOR CLINTON Although those persons amvestigwhit g the scheme are not yet in a position to divulge any details, plans • are in prospect for the establishment of a community centre in Clinton. The public is awaiting the announce- ment with interest. The community centre is a popular post-war idea in Ontario. Many towns and cities . either have started the bail roiling or have their proposals well organized and' under way. One of these .is the Town of St. Marys, whose newly -formed Chamber of Commerce has recommended a community centre to serve all organizations and citizens. Local clubs and organizations have indicated hearty ap- proval with offers of fiinaneiial support.. The proposed centre would provide hockey and skating in the winter, roller skating in the summer, dancing space for picnics, a hall for municipal and rural meetings, and rooms for Scouts, Guides and Cubs. 1t is hoped to develop the plan to have the conmmi'iity centre completed by the fall. A provincial recreational conference was held in Brantford last weekend ,'when a number of proposals were embodied in resolutions. One of these was that the Ontario Government be .asked to assist communities which have not yet any organizaiidon to develop a community recrea- tion program, by sending consultants to stimulate action in these communities, The local committee might be well advised to make further inquiries as to what the Province is prepared to do along this line. EDITORIAL COMMENT Thought for Today—Good advice: always wash your hands of "refit-soapers." © 0 With seeding three weeks to a month ahead of normal, fanners of this district have made a good start on their year's operations, ninety per cent of them have finished seeding. O ©'0 A hearty welcome to Canada is extended the necl- Governor-General, Lord Alexander, and his charming family, who lauded at Halifax, N.S. yesterday. A distinguish- ed Irish soldier, Lord Alexander should 'Is' charge his new duties with dignity and understanding. 0 Results of the plebiscite in Kincardine Monday on the establishment of a liquor store and brewers' retail store were almost a stalemate, the tally beiang 645-641 for the affirmative. The "drys" won as a three-fifths margin was required. Kincardine has been dry for 35 years. O -0 Clinton Board of Education is to be congratulated on its forthright attitude in approving the enlarged High School Area. The ironical part of it is that some of the members are practically voting themselves off the Board, as there will not be mem for them all in the new set-up. , The proposal, reported to' be under Cabinet con- . aeration at Ottawa, to subsidize farm labor, possesses some merit and should be investigated very thoroughly. Throughout the eoutntry, the situation is very serious and requires some drastic treatment if a solution is to be Secured. O © 0 To hardpressed men and boys "with hardly a shirt to their back," welcome news comes from ,the Wartime Prices and Trade Board that an effort is .being made to increase production of shirts. However, it will .be several weeks before more shirts may be expected in retail stores to relieve the shortage. 0 In last week's issue, it was stated in a news story on the front page that Clinton's tax rate had increased two mills over 1945. Actually, the 1946 rate is thesame as 1945. The total assessment has increased more than 3200,000, so that the same rate is tantamount to an increase hi the tax levy over last year. © 0 Daylight saving is a live topic in snany Canadian cities .and towns, but so far nothing has been heard about it in Clanton. Mitchell, Wingham sand Seaforih have the . ranter under edvisenint. Rural residents, generally speak- ing, do net take very kindly to the idea, which has some Influence on the action taken by adjacent towns and cities. © 0 In a predominantly rural area such as this, a course in apiculture! science, with a specialist at the head of the department as decided by Minton Board of Edue.ation, should fill a great need in the teaching curriculum. of Clinton Collegiate Institute. It will tend to provide practical in- struction for boys and girls who do not intend to undergo university training. O 0 0 The letter before Clinton Town Council from Mr. A. T. Cooper, an which a demand is made for the removal of fire hazards through enforcement of the Fire Prevention by-law passed in 1923, provides much food for thought. Mayor A. J. McMurray fits of the opinion that steps should be taken in future to stop some of the practices referred to in the letter, which is published on another page today. That seems a sensible suggestion Letters to the EDITOR IN DISAGREEMENT Editor, Clinton News -Record, Clinton, Ont. DEAR SIR: I read with interest your "Letters to. the Editor". column last week, and find myself rather in disagreement with the opinions advanced on the function of war by your correspond-. ent, Mr. Waldron. Mr. Waldron's theory is, that war, along with disease and natural calamities, provide a sort of divine birth -control, to keep the human race from becoming too numerous, Mr. Waldron's reasoning seems, to one to be vain and specious. First, the human race has existed for in- calculable years without yet becoming sufficiently numerous to populate enormous acreages of perfectly habit- able country; and secondly, Mr. Wald- ron does not compliment the Divine Providence with very much per- spicacity. Surely selective breeding and sterilization, if difficult to put into practice, would be preferable to war as a method of control? War kills off, as' has been amply demon- strated, many of the finest of the country's manhood, leaving a majority of cripples, cowards, draft -dodgers, and incompetents to perpetuate the race. , Secondly, Mr. Waldron has pointed out that it required two parents to produce him. But they must — theoretically — produce two children to maintain a constant population. In producing Mr. Waldron only, they are in .a fair way to cut the world's population in two. And if Mr. Wald- ron is without issue —again, theoreti- cally — in two generations, humanity disappears. And humanity, in spite of its many incompetencies, surely de- serves something better than this? Yours very truly, (Signed)—(MRS.) VIO'LETKEILLOR. Clinton. Ontario. April 8, 1946. Wartime Prices Board 2 Answers Questions Concerning Regulations Q: --We intend to rent our summer cottage this year. Do we have to have the rent fixed by the Wartime Prices and Trade Board. A:—Yes. Apply to the nearest office of the Rentals Administration of the Board and you will be given complete information on the procedure to have rents fixed. e (1:—T have been buying my butter at the market. It is dairy butter and last week I had to pay four cents a pound more. 'Is there a legal insrease in blither prices. Aa --An increase of four cents a pound was authorized for creamery butter but not for dairy or whey butter. . * * * Q:—I have been living in a house for five years. Recently it was sold to a retired couple and I was given a six months notice to vacate. Is this legal? A:—No. A tenant of housing ac- commodation cannot be given a no- tice to vacate for any reason without the permission of the Rentals Ad- ministration. • * Q:—My two sons recently returned from overseas. When they obtained their ration books all the pink sugar coupons and many meat and butter coupons were removed. Is this the law? A: -Yes. Under the regulations of the Ration Administration only the coupons last declared valid before the date of issue of a ration book are detached by ration officials and de- stroyed. It is for thas very reason that returning service men are advis- ed to obtain their ration books just as soon as they are discharged. p. ,R +R Q:: My doctor told me recently that I should have more meat than is now available in my ration al- lowance. How can I obtain the extra allowance required? A:—Apply to your Local Ration Board where you will obtain full in- formation and who will relay your application to the ration branch ,'Ir the district. Rations on medical grounds must be supported by a signed statement from doctor regist- ered in Canada. This statement must specify the disease which ,you are suffering from, your age and weight, the kind and amount of food re - nuked and the length of time the extra ration will be necessary. TWO HOLSTEINS BREAK PRODUCTION RECORDS More than 500 Holstein breeders attended a celebration at the Ontario. Hospital, Hamilton,: on April 5 in hon our of two World and one Canadian Champions that have recently com- pleted records. Two of these were owned b the Ontario Hospital, Hamil- ton, and one by Dyment Bros., Jersey- ville. The Dyment Bros. cow, Springvale Irene Canary Echo, is a most unusual combination of a great -reducer and a cow of outstanding type. A year ago she was in the news when she was classified as Excellent in Selective Registration at the advanced age of 16 years, being the oldest cow in Canada ever to receive this award, the highest attainable for type, She now has completed a yearly record, started as a 16 -year-old, of 24,561 lbs.. milk containing 853 lbs. fat. This is the largest record for either milk or fat that ever has been reparted any- where in the world for a cow of her age or older. O.H.H. Bonheur Darkness is the name of the new World Champion senior two-year-old for butterfat pro- duction. In 365days, on twice -a -day milking, she gave 19,193 lbs. milk containing 820 lbs. butterfat. Her sister, 0.11.1. Abbekerk Darkness, set a new Canadian record in the junior three-year-old class of the 305 day division on four -times -a -day milk- ing with 769 lbs. fat from 17,762 lbs. milk. Both these animals were bred and still are owned by the Ontario Hospital, Hamilton. I. From Our Early Files 25 YEARS AGO o .�. THE 'CLINTON'NEWS-RECORD April 14, 1921 Clinton Bowling Club held its an- nual meeting in the Council Chamber on Thursday evening last when the following officers were appointed: Hon• President, W. Brydone; presi- dent, W. J. Stevenson; vice-president, H. Wiltse; secretar-treasurer, H, R. Sharpe; auditor, D. L. MacPherson. A baseball meeting was held last Monday night in Mr. Stothers' office to organize a junior baseball team. 01ifcers elected: President, M. Elliott; first vice-president, E'. Walton; second vice-president, M. Schoenhals; secre- tary -treasurer, P. Jenkins; coach and manager, T. Hawkins; managing com- mittee, A. R. Mitchell, F. 'Elliott and J. Bawden. • George Jenkins has been appointed Ford dealer in Clinton and has made arrangements for office room with W. J. Dodds, Cockshutt agent. The following have been appointed deputy -returning officers in the var- ious wards in Clinton for the Referen- dum vote on Monday: St. James' Ward —A. J. Grigg and J. T. Reid; St. John's Ward, J. A. Ford and Clarence, Johnson; St. George's Ward, S. J, Andrews and W. H. Hellyar; St. And- rew's Ward, Guy Hicks and J. A. Sutter, H. W. Gould, G. E. Hall, T. J. Monaghan, J. Livermore, T. Hawkins and R, Tasker, visited the I.O,O.F. in Goderich on Monday night. Charles Peacock, who has sold his farm in Hullett to Jaynes and Milton Johnston, has a residence in Clinton recently vacated by W. H. Davison and is expected to move in shortly. Fred Johnston, successor to P. Henderson, has erected a new sign over his restaurant door. A flock of .wild geese alighted on a pond on the farm of Eldred Yeo, God- erich Township, and remained quite a while: Adam Cantelon A ho has spent the winter viisting relatives and friends in town and vicinity, returned to his home in Maple Creek, Sask., this week. Word has been received in Clinton on, Monday of the sudden death in New York of Alfred Owen, head of Clinton Knitting Company. Owen Memorial Hall of St, Paul's Anglican Church, is a memorial to his parents, THE CLINTON NEW ERA April 14, 1921 Prizes offered for the heaviest dozen of eggs by -the Johnson and Co., urocery Store, for Horse Show Day, were won by Miss Proctor, Goderich Township, and Mrs. W. Hill, Hallett Township, The Hospital Board has received a donation of $25 from the Women's In- stitute. Dave '.Steep and fancily have moved back to Stapleton since the flax mill has closed. He will resume his old job with' Squire Ransford. Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Rands passed away on ,Sunday evening at her home in Hlallett Township in her 74th year. She was the mother of Jabez Rands and Mrs, Ernest Rumball of town. Dr. J. W. Shaw, Miss MadeIirne Shaw, Miss Grainger and W. J. Stev- enson, attended the funeral of the former's cousin, the late Miss Isabel Shaw, Brussels, last Saturday. The Palace Block is receiving a coat of paint this week. Saturday was the fourth anniver- sary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge which will be remembened well by a number from Clinton who were in the 161st Battalion, Clinton Collegiate Easter terns re- port was in this issue. Following are some of the names given: Form 1—M. Lyon, I. Fraser, M, Courtice, B. Salter, K. Taylor, C. Evans, E. Marquis, M. Aikenhead, E. Hunter, E. Pluinsteel, E. Trewartha, E. Paisley, N. McNeil, D. Ball, F. Carter, ,T, Nediger, K. Roberton; Form II — N. Treleaven, R. Higgins, 0, Schoenhals, L. Nediger, J, Bawden, M. McTaggart, P. McTaggart, J. Higgins, H. Rober- ton, M. R. Stewart, IC, Rorke, A. Combe, E. McKinley, S. Middleton, C. Shipley; Form III -1L Ball, I. Mernrer, D, Nediger,V. Pepper, G . Veinier, W. McMath, K. Carter, M. McEwen, S, Jackson; Form IV -N. Anderson, A. Hellyar, C. Tyndall, E. Livermore, F. Wallis, O, Gardiner, K. Hamilton, Z, Jackson. Miss Lily Kennedy, chief operator of the Bell Telephone Co., attended the Ball Telephone Conference in Lon- don, Monday and Tuesday. Mrs. Thos. Herman entertained a number of her friends to progressive "500" at her home on Kirk St. on Monday night in honour of her guests, Miss Anne Abrey and Mrs. Quinn, both of Londesboro. Ed. Wendorf spent the weekend at his home in Hanover. 40 YEARS AGO * * THE' CLINTON NEWS -RECORD April 12, 1906 At an enthusiastic meeting' of the imale students of the C.C.I. en Mon day, the football club' was organized with the following officers: Hon. President, M. D. McTaggart; presi- dent, D. L, Cranston; captain and manager, C. McKinnon; secretary - treasurer, D. G. McLean; field com- mittee, Henry Badow, R. MacKenzie, John Rumball, L. Manning and W, Taylor, The annual meeting of the Ladies Aid of Ontario: 5t. Church was held on Monday evening. Officers elected: President, Mrs. T. Smith; vice-presi- dent, Mrs. H. Witlse; secretary, Mrs. (Rev.) Kerr;' treasurer, Mrs. J. Taylor. Local Markets: Wheat, 75-77; oats, 32-34; barley, 40-45; peas, 73-75; butter, 18-19; eggs, 13; live hogs, ' seven. Cantelon Bros. made a shipment of 68 cases of eggs, aggregating 2,000 dozen, in 'one day. D. Cantelon shipped 196 hogs to. Palmerston Monday -70 from Londes boro and 126 from Clinton. He paid seven cents per pound, totalling $2,600. A quiet wedding took place April 11, at the 'home of Mrs. Marshall, when her daughter, Sarah, became the bride of Robert Freeman, Hullett, Rev. 11. M. Manning officiating. They will reside on concession 3, Hullett. Miss E. Broder has returned to her home in Morrisburg, after visiting her sisters, Mrs. G. D. McTaggart and Mrs. M. D. McTaggart THE CLINTON NEW BRA April 13, 1906 A meeting of the Horticultural Society was held in the Council Chamber on Tuesday evening. The following committee was formed to look into the matter of having a flower show and report at the meet - in on May 10—A. McKenzie, J. Houston, S. Davis, E. Rutledge, J. Cuninghame, 0. Helyar and T. Cottle. A. J. Holloway has bought from C. Mason, the west half of lot 19, third concession, 'Hallett. "GaI" has not decided whether he will re -sell the farm or go on it himself. Miss Roselle Livermore has taken the position of cashier in }lodgers Bros. Dry Goods Store until such time as Miss Jennie Robertson is able to resume hen duties. Thomas Bennett, who formerly managed Plurnsteel's farm but for the past couple of years has lived in Mitchell, has returned to town. In the absence of Postmaster James Scott who is in Ottawa, Miss Rena Pickett has performed the duties of postmistress very efficiently, and was assisted by Misi Ida Walkinshaw. T. Kearns has moved to the Whitely. house on Princess St. Frank Baer has moved to the B. Webb house as the Webb's have left town.. Walter Townsend and sister have taken the Baer house and a traveller, Mr. El- liott, Toronto, has moved into the Stephenson house on Ontario St. re- cently vacated by the Townsend's. P. Ker and G. Stewart have finish- ed the new stable for Dr. Thompson on Huron St., and S. S.. Cooper expects to start building the new house right away. Mrs. W. Brydone is visiting friends in Toronto this week. Planting of Potatoes Vrged by Department With the world shortage of food- stuffs and urgent demands for maxi- mum production during the coming season, the importance of planning for this year's potato clop should not be overlooked, says R. E. Goodin, Crops, Seeds and Weeds Branch, On- tario Department of Agriculture. A good supply of high quality potatoes, THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 1946 following the crop season, would sup- plement short supplies of cereals and other food products. Potato growers would be well advis- ed, says Mr. Goodin, to give special attention to their potato crop this year, by way of using good seed, pro- viding sufficient amounts of plant food, and protection of the growing plants from insects and disease. Ex- perience has amply shown that potato growing has now become a . very specialized business. Efficient Service SERVICES ARRANGED IN YOUR HOME, YOUR CHURCH, OR OUR SPACIOUS, HOME -LIKE CHAPEL Services Performed To Your Every Wish The ,ems 4 �,1 bo re GEO. B. BEATTIE FOR THE BEST IN RADIO REPAIRS CONSULT Clinton Radio and Appliances at the White Rose Garage Huron St. PHONE 465 Clinton "THE HOME OF REAL SERVICE" yOUR-� yVIfH In the majority of cases ▪ The newest precision tube .s -ray nxrchine or treat- ingconcrrautr 100,000. CUELB CAN BE CURED 1000 Canadians die of cancer every month. Cancer specialists are convinced that the, majority of these lives could be saved if proper treatment were given in the early stages of the disease. . 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