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Clinton News-Record, 1946-05-23, Page 2PAGE TWO Clinton News -Record The Clinton New Era Established 1865 The Clinton News -.Record Established 1878• Amalgamated 1924 PUBLISHED EVERY 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 OfficialPrinters 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 April 30, 1946 1,707 R. S. ATKEY, H. L. TOMtLINSON, Editor and Business Manager Plant Manager THURSDAY, MAY 23, 1946 THE TOWNSHIP FEDERATION LEVY A11 the farmers of Huron County, it have the •oppor- tunny and privilege of supporting their own active, working organization, the Huron Federation of Agriculture, when an amendment to the Municipal Act, 1943,.passed by the Ontario Legislature, in April, is pro- cleimed and becomes law .shortly. The amendment provides, under subsection i of section 315b of the Act that "the Council of a township may, subject to the approval of the Department, by by- law assess and levy a• special rate not exceeding one-half of one mill upon the ratepayers of the township who are entered on the assessment roll as farmers, as the -annual membership fees of such persons in the Federation of Agriculture." Further provision is made in subsection la that "any person to whom subsection 1 applies may, within thirty days •after delivery of the notice of assessment in writing, notify the assessor that he objects to the assessment pro. vided for in subsection 1, and thereupon the assessor shall amend the assessment ,roll by striking out the assessment made under subsection 1 in respect of such person and shall write .his name or initials against such amendment and deliver a notice of assessment amended accordingly to such person." It is to be hoped that few, if any, farmers, will attempt to make advantage of this latter .provision, The Federation of Agriculture—as we see it in Huron County— is performing an excellent service to 'all farmers of the county, whether or not they are members of the Federation. In the Federation—whether in the township, county, provin- cial or national spheres—i's working 24 hours a day in the best interests of all farmers and agriculture generally. Resort by many farmers to the exemption provided by subsection i a, would seriously impair the effective functioning of the farmers' own organization. A claim for such exemption by ,any fainter should be very seriously considered before being made. O BUSINESS PROSPECTS PROMISING Summer approaches with promising prospects for thecrops and with underlying business conditions generally favourable to the maintenance of an adequate level of prosperity, according to the monthly business summary for Canada, released by the Bank of Iviontreal- today. In the year elapsed since the surrender of Germany, good progress can be recorded in the transition of Canada's economy from a war to a .peace basis. Most of the old established industbries are as busy as supplies of materials and equipment permit, turning out goods for -civilian use; and many plaints which were constructed specially to pro- duce war materials have in private hands been successfully adapted to civilian production. A helpful factor in creating ,additional peacetime employment is the enlargement of Canada's industrial potential as the result of the demands of the war. Itt is estimated that Canadian manufacturers, having acquired new skills, and machinery for utilizing them, are now turn- ing out over 100 types of major products never before made lin Canada. 1. © © 0 , NATIONAL CLOTHING COLLECTION ountless millions of men, women and children of C areas still are an dire need of the essentials of life, It is for their benefit, and at the request of the Canadian Government, that the Canadian Allied Relief Fund is sponsoring a second National Cloth- ing Collection from June 17-29, inclusive, and, at that time, residents of this district will be provided with an opportunity to contribute. In lending his support to the drive, 'Hon. Russell T. Kelley, Ontario Minister of Health and Provincial chairman, National Clothing Collection, stresses that "unless Canad- ians and others of the world's more fortunate populations .. contribute art least one garment per person, more than 130 million people, including 25 million chivldren, face death from cold and exposure next winter. Those are staggering figures and they are accurate for they are the conservative estimates of aavternationai relief agencies." All kinds of used, 'serviceable clothing are required. These include, suits, overcoats, uniforms, work elobhes for men and boys, infants' clothes of an types, costa, dresses, aprons and smocks for girls and women, shoes in pairs (tied securely with string), caps, felt hats, knitted headweax, gloves, woollen socks, underclothing, piece goods, blankets, sheets and linen, draperies ,and remnants. © a EDITORIAL COMMENT Thought for Today—There 'always wi1i be economic turmoil so long as so many +perssoms want to do something for a living that doesn't involve work. 0 0 0 With plenty of moisture and a reasonable amount .of warmth, growth has been very rapid in this district during the past ten days. The apple crop has come through recent frosts in good condition, although •Cherries earlier were adversely affected. 0. 0 0 The NEWS -RECORD publishes in its news columns today various dont nems in connection with an action brought by certain ratepayers of the' Town of Clinton against the Corporation of the Town of Clinton and mem- bers of the Town Council. Since the matter is sub judice, editorial comment is prohibited while the matter is before the courts. THE CLARENDON HOTEL Editor, Clinton News -Record. DEAR Your editorial note in the issue of May 16: "Wrecking of the old Normandie Hotel building on King St., opposite the Post Office, to snake way for a gasoline station, will. re- move a well known landmari ," in addition to reminding us of the march of time, it stirred memories o3 a day that is long since past. If my memory serves me well. the Normandie was built by the late S. S. Cooper to replace the Hotel Clar- endon, which was destroyed by fire; and it is of the latter that I wish to speak. J. C. Milieu was proprietor of the Claren son fee some years piior to the close of the last eeninry. Living in the hotel at the time as permanent guest» were, in addition to the writer, two High School teachers -- J. W. Treleaven, and a Mr. McLean who subsequently married the proprietor's daughter. There was a third teacher whose name I am unable to recall at the moment, Ameng others were R. B. (Dick) Foster, a well ki:own bass singer; Dan McPhersoe, who became Town Clerk upon the retirement of Wm, Coates; Professor Terry, the great cricketer; Sid Smith, a eattle buyer; Mies Nellie Mellardie, music teacher, who afterward became Mrs. Nellie McHardie-Smlth Throughout the yca.s I was able t, follow the career 02 each :.f the • l ve i,cnied, except the' of Mr. Mc- Lean, le he is still living:, hN nee I :erne rt n sin—the others having pes- std oe, most of then.' after having itached the Psalmist's: allotted span f life. Old memories have their share of sadness and gladness; and`I recall many happy hours spent in the comp- any of those named. (Signed) --G. MORTIMER B:E+ZL`AU Kitchener, Ont. What Was News Back In '00 When ure arrraanging orstockonine ntheir store, Mr, and Mrs. J. E. Hovey, Bayfield, came across sheets from two newspapers which are most inter- esting in companion with those of today insofar as news and advertise- ments are concerned. The first, pages 3 and 4 of The Mail and Empire, Toronto, Saturday, March 21, 1900,. edition, contains Eaton's advertise- ment of dress prints at Gc a yard ladies felt overgaiters, regularly 26r, and 35e a pair, on sale for 15e; Scotch Ceylon flannels, regularly 15e per yard for• 10e; English dyed saxony flannelettes, 8c a yarcl for 6e; 48 and 54 -inch pure wool homespun dress suitings, reguarly 85c to $1.25 a yard C for 50c; ladies Toulon -made suits, jr. CLLNTON NEWS -RECORD From Our Early Files 25 YEARS AGO THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD Thursday, May 26, 1921 Mr, and 'Mrs, J. E. Shepherd, Tor- onto, spent the week end with the former's mother and ,Sunday they both assissted the choir of Wesley Church. J. Gifford Beaton passed his final examination at the College of Phar- maey, Toronto, with honours. Andrew McGatva has been appoin enumerator for St. Andrews Wm in place of Guy Hicks who has drop ed out. H. W. Gould, G. E. Hall, T. Haw ins and T. Managhan attended an I.O. 10.F. meeting in Hensall when the Provincial Grand Master H. G. Rob- ertson was present. Misses Rdwards, D. Heimkey, Amy Howson and J. Robertson have taken the Ross Cottage at Hayfield. Wilfred L. Dickenson was married in Hamilton recently to Miss Bernice Baverstoek. They will reside in Ham- ilton for the present. The markets were Fall wheat $1.50; Buckwheat 80c; $Spring Wheat $1.25; Oats 40c; Harley 50e; Eggs 20c to 21e Butter 25e and Live ogs $8.00. Clarence and Harold Kilty visite their aunt Mrs, R. Draper. Miss Phyllis Cooper, Collingwood has been visiting her aunt Mrs. A. J Morrish. Mrs. l'rizzelI, Bogner, visited a few days with her sister-in-law Mrs, H. E. Rorke. Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Nediger, Sea - forth, visited with the former's par- ents Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Nediger who are holidaying in Bayfield. * * �. THE CLINTON NEW ERA ' Thursday, May 26, 1921 The Clinton Junior baseball team won from •Seaforth 8-4. The Clinton line-up was Bawden (c), Anderson (rf), MoTaggart(3b), Hovey (1b) Norris r is (p), Elliott (ss), Munn (2b), Steep (11), ivermore (ef), J. B. Rey- nolds was umpire. The Football team lost to Dublin by a score of 1-0. The Clinton line-up was — Goal—Miller; Backs—Mustard and Innes; Halfbacks—Moffatt, Berry and Walters; Forwards— Mustard, McGregor, Perkins, Morgan and Aik- enhead. The Senior Baseball team lost their first game to Goderich 5-0 the Clinton players were-- Draper (ss); McCau- ghey (2b); Butler (p); Tasker (ib) Welsh (ef); Fulford (3b)• Huller (rd) Cooper (c) and Steep (if). The funeral of E4nmerson Libby was held in St. Paul's Church and was one of the largest ever held in this district. The pall bearers were Fred Elliott, Frank Suntan, Jack Bawden, George Middleton, Stuart Taylor and Bert •Sloman. The young man only 18 .years of age wds electrocuted in Owen Sound. He was the son of Frank Libby of the Clinton Knitting Company. William Tiplaciy, Alex. Welsh, Tho- mas McNeil, Alex. Cudmore, Cree ook, Mrs. H. Twyford, J. Townsend, It, Wise, J. Wiseman, W. T. O'Neil 40 YEARS AGO * THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD 1906 Clinton Collegiatte Football team defeated Seaford* C'ollegiatte team in the first Hough cup game. The Clint- on line-up was Goal, H. Badour; Backs W. Taylor, L. Manning; Halves, R. McKenzie, C. McKinnon (Capt.) R. Marks; Forwards, , Tie Johnson, L. Cranston, D. McLean and nt-ID, Grassick. rd Elliott's Big Livery have added four new horses to their outfit making a p total of 24 now in the barn: k Garrett—.In Hullett on May 21, to Mr, and Mrs. John •Garrett a daughter. •Miss Luella Walkinshaw spent Sun- day with Miss Pearl Wise of the Lon-. don Road. In this issue there was quite an article on how to make your *own boom. Some of the painters were -- Talk about it, Write about it..Beauti- fy the streets. Elect good men to all the offices. Keep, your sidewalks in good repair. Sell all you can and buy all you can.. Be courteous to strangers, Always cheer on the men who go in foe improvements. Don't kick at any proposed improvement. Miss Mary McIntosh is leaving the hospital and intends taking up resid- ence with her brother, William,Ash- field. Mrs. J. E. Booth, Orangeville, is is visiting 'her mother Mrs. S. G. Plummer. R. Murphy, Exeter is visiting his father H. Murphy who is ill. Miss Annie .Southcombe is visiting her brotherandsister-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Southcombe, London. TDB CLINTON NEW ERA . Friday, May 25, 1906 What might have proved a serious accident occurred on Tuesday. Perry Plumsteei was driving a young colt when it reared. 'Mr. Plumsteei jump- ed out of the buggy and caught the horse by the head but in doing so the animal threw him. He received several bad cuts and bruises but no serious injury was sustained. However he will be confined to the house for seceral days. Clinton Knitting Company is plann- ing a very extensive expansion pro- gram. In fact part of this has already been carried out with the comuany moving into their new factory a couple of months. ago. However the crying need at the factory is more help. wanted. This is one of Clinton's leading industries and we ask that any who are available at all will try and help out this situation. •Mrs. B. J. Gibbings leaves shortly to visit her mother and sisters in Winnipeg. Doherty Organ Factory, Clinton Rnitting Company and Jackson Man- ufacturing Company will keep closed Saturday afternoons in future. James Smith has sold three lots to the rear of James Malr's property in the Baden survey to Mr. Mair, •George Crook has taken a position with the Seaforth foundry and may move his family there this fail. Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Spalding have been visiting in Toronto. Mrs. S. Murch and daughter visited Mr. and Mrs. E•. J. Courtice. Miss Cell, Mitchell and Miss Jack- son. Toronto, are the guests of Mrs. H. B. Combe. .50 to $19,50, These and many oth- ers will meek the housewives of to- day long for the "good old days" in so far as shopping is concerned. In the classified ads. we noted the .following under busines chances: "Electric Light Plant for sale—situat- ed in Clinton --arc and incandescent, five years' street lighting contract, easy terms, good reasons for selling. D• Graham, Inglewood, Ont." One which is amusing to the }resent generation rams: "Wanted— Salesmen throughout Canada to handle rein holders; prevents horse getting tail over line; will sell part interest to working partner. Janes Matthews, Patentee, Acton, Ont." rhe editor makes the most of the West Elgin Election Liberal Scandal, under "Editorial Notes," we read: According to the Charlottetown Pat- riot, SIr Louis Davies has done sone - thing for Charlottetown "which will featiove n ldtopthe citad y. He ihass had three plank walks laid on Queen's square. This is a reform almost equal- ling in brilliancy Mr, Holmes' great coup—four letter boxes for Goclerieh. The following shoivs bow the Queen city treated her boys who joined 'up for the Hoer War: "Corporal Purv:s, late of Capt. Flemming's troop in the Governor -General's Body Guard, is a young Toronto soldier who has gone off with the +Stratheona Horse. He left without giving the City Council an opportunity to present him with the $25 and the matchbox it bestowed upon members of the contingent leav- ing Toronto, and to have a life in- surance of $1,000 made out in favour of his family, We feel sure that it is but necessary to make known to the council that one of our boys has mis- sed these layettes to have the matter made right. The medical certificate and other facts required to have his life insured can doubtless be obtained in Ottawa, anti the $25 should be handed over to the young wife for the benefit of her and her little ones," The Lon- don, Oetar o, nd s The Thuiisc8 y, ee Press, 13 1900," and bears the label G. G. Hewson, 9 June 01." The amusements advertised include Princess Ice Palace, London peri House, R. H. Peckham, Dancing Academy, London School of Oratory and Origival London Harpers. Under the Lost and Four' we read: "Lost -- New Lady's Boot, between eity and Westminster rink. Finder kindly leave at this office." That history repeats itself is de - and R. A. Roberton have all :been mak- ing improvements on their homes — mostly with paint. Miss Bessie Chowen, Teeswater is holidaying with her parents in town. Mrs. H. Fitzsimons and Masters Ross and Norman visited friends in Fullerton. monstrated by the following accoun of Canadian solders returning Iron the Boer War: "Liverpool, Dec. 12- The British steamer Lake Champlain which sailed hence this morning for Halifax, had on board Companies "A", and "B" and "I" of the Royal Canad- ian Regiment, forming the contingent which has been in London for about a fortnight on its way home from South Africa. The Canadians got a magnificent send-off as they were embarking on the Lake Champlain. Thousands of people were on the landing stage, and the cheering was continuous. Bands played `Soldiers of the Queen' and the 'Maple Leaf.' The Lord Mayor and Bishop of Liverpool and many distinguished citizens were present, and in the enthusiasm the Lord Mayor delivered a stirring speech, and was followed by the Bishop. Col. Otter responded amid rousing cheers as the steamer left, speaking from the deck. It was a fitting close to Liverpool's series of magnificent demonstartions, The Canadians have become extremely popular during their sojourn in Leg - land." Under "City News" is the following comment; "Ili all this hur- rah we mustn't forget that the Can- adian nurses are left behind at Pret- oria. Let us wish they may all marry handsonne young army surgeons," This edition also dates what is now commonly called a Christmas Begon- ia: Begonia, `Gloire De Lorraine,' This wonderful new Begonia created a sensation in New York last season, when it was offered for the first time as a new plant, and such was its beauty and rare excellence, that it was bought up eagerly at ten dollars each, for small plants. With the exception tno e ` of n p the Lawson w n Gs •- nation 'which sold for thirty thousand dollars,' no other plant for inane years has created so widespread or al/dtlt'able' mention as Begonia `cGloire De Lorraine." Messrs. Gam - mage and Sons with their' usual enterprise secured some plants of this truly superb flower and will have it on. exhibition at their store, corner Dundas and Clarence, on Saturday next, Dec. 15th. Messrs Gammage and Sons are displaying an immense number of graceful palms, Boston t•ferns, Araucarias and decorative 1 plants, while their stock of flowering plants is superior to anything here- ' tofore seen in London. Amongst other Christmas gifts advertised by Mara's were handker- chiefs, 2e up to 35c; kid gloves, 50c, 75c and $1.00, and Japanese silk at 25c a yard. W. N. COUNTER Counter's For Finer Jewellery For Over Half A Century in Huron County• b THURSDAY, MAY 23, 1946 Our Years Of Experience.... We have built our reputation on people's complete faith in us. The Beattie Funeral Home GEO. B. BEATI'IE Latest American Recordings "Cement Mixer" "One-zy TWio-zy,, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" and many others. We, of course, still do the best in Radio Repairs. Clinton Radio and Appliances at the White Rose Garage Huron St. PHONE 465 Clinton "THE HOME OF REAL SERVICE" GOING RETURNING AIL day Thursday, May 23rd Leave destination not later than until 2 p.m: Sunday, May 26th, 12 midnight Monday, May:yth4 Times shown are Staurlurd. FARE AND ONE-QUARTER FOR THE ROUND TRIP. CA N A D'!A IV:: SAT' a nl AL MK Crowell knows his onions! (A SIMPLE TALE TO SNOW NOW SANK CR5015 WORKS) THAT first green shoot in the spring is a Big Event in McTrowell's life because he makes his living growing vegetables. And the earlier he gets them to :market the higher the price he'll L•eceive. So in early spring you'll see him hard at it, getting Isis seeds in, But all the trine his onions and' other crops are sprouting, no money is coining in .. and plenty is goiag out. In the meantime he needs ready cash for fertilizer, fuel, cold frames and wages for the hired help. Mr. McTrowell knows the answer to that one too. He borrows the money from the Royal Batik. He has learned that bank credit is a useful "tool" in his business just as much as a spade or hoe. He could hardly operate without it. • • • • • • • SERVING AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISE ' Making loans to farmers for the pun- • chase of seed, fertilizer, 5indcr twine, • livestock and other purposes has been part of the day-to-day business ofthis • bank since its foundation. • • Now, under the Farm Improvement Loans Act, this loaning service to • farmers has been extended still fur- • ' thee. Farm Improvement Loans can be • used to buy tools, implements and equipment; for new construction; for • repairs and extensions; for farm elec. • trification—for any purpose designed .. to improve the farm or better living conditions for the farmer and his lam. ily. Full particulars at any branch. THE ROYAL BANK OF CANADA CLINTON BRANCH: G. J. MeLAY, Manager 0 •