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Clinton News-Record, 1946-08-22, Page 2PAGE MO CLINTON NEWS -RECORD Clinton News -Record The Clinton New Era Established 1865 The Clinton News-Recced Established 1878 • Amalgamated 1924 PUBLIBITED 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 ME1VIBER: 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. (62 and $2.50, respectively, effective September 1, 1946) Authorized as second class mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa Advertising Rate and Detailed Circulation Cards on Request Sworn Cirendation at july 31, 1946 1,719 It S. A,TICEY Editor and Publisher THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 1946 LET'S HAVE AN ANNUAL "RACE DAY" IntereSt in Clinton's annual races yesterday after- noon indiated two ttings very clearly -- that .. Clinton is a popular place for harness race enthus- iasts and that plenty of high class equine competitors are available and their owners are anxious to bring them there for the various contests on the track. Members of Clinton Turf Club worked hard to ma.ke the races a great success, and they were rewarded with a large crowd and no less than 33 entries for four races. BY the way, the number af horses Competing here was almost *rice as great as the much -ballyhooed and equally disappointing meet held at Goclerich on Civic Holiday. The NEWS -RECORD has only one suggestion to offer. Let the Turf Club set a day for the races early ' enough in advance so that the day—whether it be Victoria Day, Dominion Day, Civic Holiday, Labor Day, or what have you--ertay becorne known fair and wide as the clay of Clinton Races. 0 0 0 WHAT ARE THE RIGHTS OF LABOR? What persons in Canada constitute labor? In our opinion, they are the people who work, whether amployed by others or "work for themselves." 'What .are their rights? The versatile John Atkins dis- cusses these in his journal, "The Scene." We agree that they are generally understood to be something like the following: 1. The right to accept or reject any offer of work, whether made by an employer or established by a pre- valiing prite. 2. The right to engage freely in, or refrain from., association with others for lawful purposes. 3. The right to the lawful possession and peaceful enjoyment of the means of production and personal property. 4. The right to peaceful enjoyment of all public facilities. When these rights are preserved citizens enjoy equality of opportunity in securing work and ea,rning liveli- hoods. When these rights are impaired democracy is lost in labor relations': Parliament is the custodian and trustee of the "rights of labor." Ca,nadiarn workers expect parliam- ent to preserve and uphold these rights. 0 0 0 AID TO INTERNATIONAL . AGRICULTURE Every farmer in Canada and, more particularly, every member of the Canadian Federation of .Agriculture and its VallIOUS branches throughout the nation, is now a member of a worldwide organization—the Inter- national Federation of Agricultural Producers — recently launched in London, England. By virtue of the substantial strength it has acquired in. its comparatively Short existence, the Canadian Fed- eration of Agriculture is expected to be quite a c.onsiderable factor and to exercise influence in the new international body. The Canadian organization already has a total membership of 350,000 in its .constituent bodies --one of which is the Huron Federation of Agriculture—and is still growing. Undoubtedly it will help to give strength and direction to the experiment in international agriculture. which is an expression of the growing consciousness among farmers everywhere of their imporba.nce in the world's economy. The Canadian Federation already has had a definite influence on agricultural legislation and general agricultural . policy in Canada. Officials of the Dominion Department of Agriculture state that any representations the Fed- eration has made, have been sound and well thought out, The president, H. H. Hannam, is a member of the Advisory . Council to the Department, where the viewpoint of the farming eommunity, advanced through its representative body, is given constant and careful consideration. The Federation deserves the eulogy of farm people throughout the country, for, from present indieations, it WI have a definite influence on the development ef agri- culture in Canada. O 0 0 EDITORIAL COM1VIENT '1111011ght for Today—The reason some fellows are slow in picking up the lunch cheek is because they have impediment in their reach, O 0 0 The NEWS -RECORD would be pleased to hear from anyone having living accommodation 'available. We have many requests for it daily. Those with large houses— mostly unoccupied—could help in the present ernergeney. O 0 0 "BOA to,School" soon again for the kiddies as some of Clinton's merchants have pointed out in their advertise- ments this week. The annual summer vacation is nearly over. O 0 0 "Big Days" occurring shortly in Clinton are the motorcycle races on Saturday afternoon, August 31, and the Labor Day C,elelaration, , sponsored by the, Board of Park Management, on Monday, September 2. O .0 , Less than two months ago 'United 'States funds Were at a ten per Cent premium in Canada, and there .is now some talk that they .soon will go to a diecount. In one . Canadian city, St. Thomas, they are not being accepted by the city paYment Ot municipal taxes, because they are "riot legal tender." ' Letters to the EDITOR REMINISCENCES Editor, Clinton News -Record Clinton, Ortarie Dear Sim -- Enclosed pleese find $3 to extend. for two years my subscription which expires in September, May I take this opportunity of say- ing that your paper is becoming more and more intereeting. It le not easy for the Old Heine Town pater, to be of interest to one who has been absent for over forty years; but the -paper has kept nie touch with the pro- gress the town is making; and that is something in which I hope never to lose interest. ' May I take this opportunity to re- minisce a little also. Yam picture of the mare, "Lady anthia " and ment- ion of the mare "Lady ieth," are re- miniscent of a "character" who was -well known to the people of Clinton over half a century ago J•oe Ewing, a market gardener, who lived with his wife just below the tracks in what was known at that time as "Little England". To all the people he was known as, "Neighbor Joe" because to him everybody was "Neig,hbor". :1031 earliest recollection of "Neigh- bor Joe" dates back to the Seventies. Joe had a mare that he called "Lady Dufferin;" and when she died of old age he bought another that he named "Lady Louise"; each being named after, or in honor of, the wife of the Governor General of Canada of the time. Like most .Englishmen of his time "Neighbor Joe" liked his bitter$, but be seldom over -indulged: aial when he did was never quarrelsome. He was a good neighbor; and his a kindly soul, Peace be to his ashes. Signed C. Morthner Bezeau 12 Ellen St. East, Kitchener, Ontario. A Woman of France N4,qh***.NINNP***~.~.~.******~Ovr• By R. J. DEACHMAN • You may recall the story I wrote entitled "I Had So Many Miseries." It was about a woman of France. Her name was Andree ,Rouge. My friend Russell Sparks met her back in Ares, Gironde, Southwestern France, not far from. Bordeaux, in 1918 during the first war. He loft soon after. There was an exchange of postcards for a year or two then the curtain dropped. That often happens. The close of this war stirred the, embers of memory and she wrote again to see if he weee still alive. He replied asking how things were going in Prance and if there was anything he could do for her. Then came the pathetic regtest for a few little articles for her adopted child, now a girl of ten years. Pi:wools were promptly dispatched. Kind friends preferred help. It tnkes all the way from 17 to 30 days for a parcel to go to France. The first parcel mailed was -the seeoed to ar• rive, this expel -the the first. sentence of her letter. Read now ba letter— there is much between the lines: Ares, Gironde, • June 6, 1046 "DEAR MR. SPARKS: Yesterday your first panel; Pep's parcel, arrived in perfect state like the other. I wish you could have seen this little girl's joy—she • did. not say much, she was overwhelmed to see all those things. Her face was flushed, she forgot to look over her lessons and she would take pencils, colours, one reel of cotton and needles to school. I daresay I was almost as much excited as Pepee. Of course many and many thanks --but you know when I come to think that perhaps you sent all that at your titan pre- judice, well, I am not at all pleased. I read in the papers which were in the box there is a shortage erneat and perhaps the things I asked you for, so I can- not let you send us any more parcels. "Don't you believe we are so veny1 unhappy, we are used to restrictions by now, not only morally (I mean in 01117 rands) but even the body can get certain habits. It is hard and painful at the beginning and wish there will be no beginning for you, Be- sides, in a few days we 'Shall have vegetables in our garden — Pepee's father grows them within a month we'll have potatoes, some fruit, we will he quite all right for several months. I'll never forget how nicely and with What spontaneity you were ready to help us. What a treat to wash with real soap. The sew- ing cotton was eo welcome too— you imagine the amount of things we have to sew, to mend. Thank you. You l are nice. Thank you arein. My kindest regards. (Signed)..-1ANDREE 'ROUGE." This letter was written in English by a woman born in France, educat- ed, in pert, in England. It is an excellent letter. It gives a clearer understanding of the situation in France than would a library of 'stet- ieties. France has gone through a period of desperate inflatioe. In- flation robe the poor, deinoralizes the rich, and Andree, looking at the things received, wonders if she should accept More, because she read, in our Ottawa papers, of scarcity in certain commodities. ' "Scarcity," as hee use the word in Canada, is a relative term It means that on the 'reetaurant menu road beef ratty lie abeent and we must eat chicken 'or fisli, perhaps a salad, but we get enpugh to eat. In F'rance, in fact on -the Whole continent with minor exceptions, and in India, Chita From Our Early Files 25 YEARS AGO THE CLINTON NEW ERA Thursday, August 25, 1921 A quiet wedding took place at Wes- ley Methodist parsonage when ' Rev. D. N. McCannus united in marriage Grace teabella Walters daughter of Mrs. Walters and the late Edwin Walters and William James Miller son of Mr. and mrs. William Miller. The young couple were attended by Mettle Biggins and Warwick P. C'ole. F. Copp, W. Grant, H. R. Sharp and J. E. Cantelon attended the Goderich bowling Tournament. Mat Carruth nioving to Stapleton, Mr. and Mrs. John J. Eapfe are Mov- ing to the Asquith house on Ratten- levy St.. and Mr. and. Mrs, John A. Sutter are moving to their home also on R•attenbusy A. J. Mote re De, N, Ball H. R. Sharpe, J. W. Stevenson. H. Wiltse, Charles Walla, Te, E. Manning, J. Nediger, Dr. 3, W. Shaw. W. ;redeem W. Brown, Harry Shaw, J. Wiseman, A. J. Gregg El W Wallis weee bawl- ieg in Strat e Tuesday. Et. W. (Settle is Irving his hoe painted ann Flame Andrew; is build - ng an add:0) 3 %I his home, Rev. R.o• IVOnto is vniting hie rarcnis Mr. aa 1 Mrs. 3- A. Irwin Fred Ruettielt, Stratford, epee the week end town. • * THE CLINTON NEWS RECORD Thursday, August 25 1921 W. J. Stevenson, II. R. Sharp, N. Ball and A. J. Morrish were in Strat- ford -playing the English bowlers but were defeated. Mrs. James Livermore had an afternoon tea in honour of, Mrs. (Rev.) J. A. Agnew, London, a form- er resident of town. Miss Marion Oibbings entertained the. members of the 0. A. C. Sod - Buster -Concert Co. Miss Gibbings has been assisting the Go. at different places. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Carter cele- brated their golden wedding yesterday Miss Viola Livermore returned from London last week. Mrs. Merritt Nediger, Seaforth, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Nediger. Harold Kilty, Toronto, is viSiting in town. Stanley Str"ter, Stratford is visiting his brother John A. .Sutter. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Mittell have re- turned to town after 'visiting in Hast- ings, Mich. toy Ball and R. H. Johnston have returned from a fishing' trip in the Bruce Peninsula, IVIiss Hattie Trick Inc been- the guest of her cousin Miss ' Gertrude Wallis and will return to Toronto to resume teaching duties in -September. • * 40 YEARS AGO THE CLINTON NEW ERA Friday, August 24, 1906 Clinton was in -a gala mood on Saturday when the British Bowlers were here, Clinton defeated the Brie -Ushers. Bowling for Olinton were D. A. Farrester, G. D. MeTaggarts James Fair, S. B. Hoover (skip), 3., Taylor, W. P. Sparlding, Dr, Agnew ' and W. Jackson (skis)). A. banquet' was served in the town hall and the ladies iu charge were:— Mrs. James and many other countries, scarcity is an absolute term and not a relative; expression. n means hunger, a des- perate hunger, for the necessities of life. 1 How delicately she puts it, "we are Is used to restrictions by now . . even s the body can get certain 'habits . . ill a few days we shall have vege- tables in our garden." One might read these weeds in a casual way but b beneath the deep restraint they tell the 'story, She is discussing slow starvation, Madequate feed — then s knowing what it !neaps she. Writes: o "I wish there will be no beginning' t for you," Pair, Mrs. G. D. McTaggart, Mrs. A. J. Morrish, 'Mrs. W, P. Spaulding, 1Viirs, W. J. ,Stevenson, Mrs. G. J, Wall- is, Mrs. Agnew, Mrs, T. Jackscri, Jr. • , . Mrs J. Wiseman 1VIrs D. A. Forrest- er, Mrs. R. Holmes, Mrs, B,attenburY, Mee. W. Jackson, Mra. James Ford, Mrs. O. Rance, Mrs. J. Ransford, Mrs. MacPherson, Mrs. H. B. Combe, Mrs. J. Taylor, lVirs, 0, Barge, Mrs. John McCartney passed away at Hohnesville after a tray lengthy illness. Surviving beside her husb- and are two sons George and Adam and five daughters, 1VIre. Mitchell and Mrs. Isa•aes, -Souris, Man., Mrs, G. Hanley, Stanley Township, Minnie Detroit and Tilly at home. A, J.• Holloway has rented one of Mr.• Johnston's stores and is going to open a grocery store, • Dr. J. W. Shaw Dr. William Gunn, and Dr. C. W. Thompson are attend- ing a medical meeting in T•ovente, Miss Winnifred Goodivin is visiting in, Niagara Falls. * * THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD Thursday, August 23, y906 F. R. Hodgens has clteted the foll- owing west on the G. T. R.:— .1: R. ,Andrews, Frank Walker, Francis Ash- ton, Albert Izzard, W, Rathwell, E. Shepherd, John Pickett, Ehdo Newton M. Morrish, Jases Mose, ,Tames Swit- zer, W. Scotehatter, 3. Gibbings Ernest Brown, William Cook, Mrs. El. Jervis P. Parker, j. Noble, A. J. Tyn- dall, and Mrs. Thomas McCartney George Webster and Miss IVianati. e following -went west on the O R. ticketed by W. Jackson:— R. Bailey Jr., G. Erwin, Miss McCool, Miss Manning, Mrs. j. Sundereock, J. Spencer, Ben Spencer, John Johnson, W. Marlow, John Parker, W. A. Cole 0. Calton, A. Goodwin, 0, Lovett, T. Jamieson. L. Shep,herd, W. J. Turner, Mrs. Wallace, Miss Wallace Mrs. Crich, N. Rall, T. A. Stinson, E. Rhodes, Miss Ruck, Miss Herman, 17. A. MeMorris, John Shipley, N. Sly, R. Weston, T. Ribg, W. Harrison, 13. H. Turner, W. H. Turner, S. Sterling, G. King, G'eorge Ad'ams, S. Johnson, T. Barker, Mrs. A. IVIaeDonald passed away on Saturday. She is survived by four sons and three daughters ---Dan, in the west, John T., town R. J., Toronto Peter, Engis, Mrs, iohn McGregor, Seaforth, Calvena, Boston and Annie at home. Rev. W. H, Andrews con- ducted the service and the pallbearers were two sons a-nd a son-in-law: J. J. and R. J. MacDonald and John McGregor, W. D. Fair, R. Agnew and' W, P. Spaulding. 400,000,000-Bushei Wheat Crop For West Forecast Agricultuve Minister Gardinex looked into the West, foresaw, a bum- per wheat crop of possibly 400,000,- 000 bushels and predicted Canada would be in a good position to handle her overseas commitments next year. By the same token, the Dominion would be in an equally satisfactory spot to help in meeting food needs of a hungry Europe in the critical ninths of the approaching fall and winter, But that was as far as stocky "Jimmie" Gardiner would go in the tricky field of prophecy, except to say that the problem of the future of Canada's. wheat growers would be the obtaining of markets, hot pro- duction. Interviewed on the eve of his de- tarture for a world food and agricul- ture conference in Copentingen, Mr. Gardner talked wheat and said a uly frost, coupled with a hot, dry pen, had reduced by- 20 per cent arty estimates that the crop might otal 500,000,000 bushels. "But I still think *we will get a etter-than-average crop," he said. 0-n the whole, he ventured', the crop night total 400,000,000 bushels a ubstantiel boost over the 305,000,000 dd bushels of last year and above he 1,3 -year average of approximately 80,000,000 bushels. Al/ this has a meaPing. Sometimes I wonder if we realise the facts. We, I mean the people of this continent, came close to disaster. Hitler *might have developed the atomie bomb, or an even worse weapon, two or three years ahead of us, Millions of Can- adian and Amen= Pepees and And- rees would have faced a worse fate. The hate of Hitler would -have grown with wider victories. The defence of freedom, the broadening of it is an endless task. Yet somehow after reading this letter I had a lighter heart. Courage, as Sir Samos Barrie once put it, is "the lonely virtue." There is in this "Woman of France" not only courage but pride, strength and hope. With these attributes in her womanhood France will regain her strength, create a greater France, help, let us hope, the whole continent back to wiser ways. These islands of courage are beacons of hope in a desert of hate. Dry Weather Reduces Production of Butter The day weatber during july sever- ely curtailed butter production and bas dispelled the hopes that were indicated in June that the production might approaeh that of last year during the summer months, reports C, E. Lackner, Director of the Dab.7 Branch, Ontario Department of Ag- riculture. Production now appears to have settled back to the decline in- dicated for the first half of the year, from 10 to 15 percent. With the decline in production, butter prices climbed to- the ceiling during the middle ef. .Tuly, something unprece- dented far this date since ceiling prices were introduced. Butter grad- ing figutee released for June ithow an improvement in quality of approx- imately 12 percent over the same period of 1945. PEARLS We have been fortunate iv securing quite a large stock of Pearl Necklaces. Single strands of various lengths and sizes, and also two and three -strand types to choose from. Some Necklets have Pearls of uniform siee while others are nicely graduated. Clasps are of Sterling Silver, or gold, some engraved --others set With sparkling stones. Price range is wide and varied, according to quality, length and size. Single strain% from $3.95 up (plus tax). We invite you to come and see them. Also Pearl Earrings, Pearl Bracelets, Rings, Fancy Pearl Combs, Pendants, Pins and Brooches in many beautiful designs. W.N. Counter Counters for Finer Jewellery for Over Half a Century lillk0/1 County. Wartime Prices Board . Answers Questions Concerning Regulations Q :—Now -that all the coupons good for meat are valid in ration book five what will we use for meat? A:—The "Q" coupons in your pre- sent ration book have been declared valid for the purchase of meat. * * underetood that the sugar ration has been increased. Will you tell me when we are going to get this extra sugar? A:—Three pounds extra will be given before the end of the year. Und- er present plans two extra pounds will be given on the 19th of Septemb- et and the remitting Pound early in Deceinber. * * * Q:—Recently I had some plumbing' done in my home. I believe the 'Un- met charged was too high, Isn't Plumbing under the ceiling? A:—Materials used by plumbers are still under ceiling regulations, but the plumbers rates for his services have been removed from ceiling regulations * * * am going to be away from home when the new ration books axe distributed in September. Oael I have someone else get my book for me? A:—Any member of your family may obtain your book. To do so how- ever they most present the green RB 191 card which is at the badk oS your present book. Sign this card, but do not detach it. Unon the presentation of your book with the card signed by you the new ration book will be given THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 1946 WOMAN INJURED OODERICH—During a heavy gale Saturday afternoon the large awning over the east window of Antonio's fruit market Was blown off. The sup- porting irons struck the plate glass windows, badly breaking them, caus- ing damage to the extent of several hundred clonal's. A Pedestrian, Mrs - Lawrence Snider, Colborne Township, suffered a 'painful head injury, re- quiring stitches, when struck by the falling awning supper. the applicant. * * * Qa—I am moving my business to a new location and have been told that I must inform the Board about my change of address. Is this correct, Aa—Yes. Report the change to the nearest office of the Board within ten days, Your license may be cane- elled if you do not report changes of address, business name or any change or modification of the business within 10 days of the change. • * * Q:—I would like to help in the campaign to send more meat to starv- ing PeoPie in Europe. Where can I send ration coupons which I do not use? Aa—As you live in. London, mail them to the Local Ration Board at the City Hall. For those living out- side London the address would be the Local Ratioe Board nemest to where you live. Questions regarding prices and rat- ioning and any other regulations of the Wartime Prices and Trade Board will be answered if they are $ent to the Information Branch, Wartime Prices and Trade Board, Federal Building, London. New Appliances Will Be Scare for a Long Time Yet Your present Radio, Washer or Refrigerator will give you months of seviee if it is properly repaired, We will give you a Free Estimate of the cost Phone us at Clinton Radio and Appliances Huron St. Clinton I "THE HOME OF REAL SERVICE" DOING THE RIGHT THING:— You may be assured that, when it falls to your lot to engage the services of a mortician, and you select The BEATTIE FUNERAL SERVICE, you will be "Doing the right thine Placing responsibilty in capable hands. The Beattie Funeral Home RATTENBURY ST. CLINTON George B. Beattie Accept nothing but this outstand- ing tire that costa no more. Buy now for elnergen" needs. Order to- day for future delivery, lizONLY SYNTHETIC TIRE PROVED ON THE SPEEDWAY AT 100 MILES PER HOUR J. P. MANNING PHONE 345 Clinton