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CLINTON NEWS -RECORD
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1946
' MORE RURAL PUPILS AT COLLEGIATE
Inauguration of the new bus transportation system
ha this area was expected to tirrcrease materially the
number of pupils from the rural sections—and that
is just what it has done, judging by registration figures
for Clinton ,Collegilate Institute, annomiced by Prindpal
E. A. Fines.
The general increase from 154 a year ago to 219
this week amounts to 65 pupils or more than. 42 per cent.
But the significant fast is that pupils from outside Clinton
have increased from 91 to 147, a jump of 56 pupils or more
than 60 per cent. Pupils from outside Clinton now constitute
nearly 68 per cent of the student body, whereas they com-
prised only 59 per cent a year ago.
When Clinton Collegiate Institute comes under the
jurisdiction of the enlarged High School Area Board on
January 1, 1917, it will be a truly "district" institution.
The new bus system serving the rural sections, is
giving generally satisfactory service, which will become
more efficient as time goes on, although the number of
rural ehildren taking advantage of it its a little less than
anticipated. The popularity of this service should increase
M the natural course of events.
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"BATTLE OF BRITAIN" SUNDAY
I at Comm
meoration of those who took part in that
historical aerial conflict, this coming Sunday will
be observed by the Royal Canadian Air Force as
"Battle of Britain" Sunday. • The Canadian Air Ivlinistry
has invited clergymen across Canada to devote part of
their services to recognition of the air battle, the successful
issue of which probably saved Britain and the world in the
dark days of six years ago. Veterans of the RCAF on the
reserve are encouraged to attend church and are given
permission to wear uniform
It was on August 8, 1940, that Germany, in all her
aerial might, attempted to crush Britain from the skies as
a prelude to invasion of the Island. But the turning point
came on Sunday, September 15, when 500 enemy aircraft
crossed the English Channel with the intention of dealing
a crushing blow against London. The ;attack was turned
bask with a loss to the Nazi of 185 planes and to the RAF
of only 27. The successful repulsion of this invasion caused
the Nazis to change their tactics, and they never again
dared to make an all -nut attack. To most of us, it seems
a long time ago, but to the valiant Britishers and Canadians
who were in the thick of it, the recollection still must be
very vivid.
The successful defence of Britain was accomplished not
only by the fighters in the skies, but also by the valiant
the _fighters of which the Corps of Canadian Fire Fighters
formed an important part. Many men from Canada —
including quite a large number from Huron County —
enlisted in this unit. But now, six years later, we find
that the members of this Corps are not getting their just
due at the hands of the authorities. They are not accorded
the benefits accruing from The Veteran& Land Act, the
re-establishment credits, nor an the other advantages which,
in our opinion, are rightfully theirs. The credit alone would
mean about $450 to most of the fire fighters, and if they
received the rest of their gratuities, it would mean ,about 35
days' pay and allowances. Members of the Corps are
entitled to wear the Defence of Britain Medal and the War
Medal of 1939-45, but not The Canadian Volunteers Medal
(SPAM). They feel that they are entitled to it.
r Perhaps W. H. Golding, MP for Huron -Perth, and
L. E. Cardiff, MP for Huron North, might do a little
spade work at Ottawa in this connection?
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1 EDITORIAL COMMENT
Thought for Today --Knowing what you're aiming
at makes it a lot easier to hit your mark in 0001 0 0 , i
With neighboring fall fairs under way this week,
the antamn season is &tinkly here. And who would have
thought it—Christmas will be here in 104 days!
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The Salvation Army deserves the unstinted support
of everyone in its Home Front Appeal for 82,000,000 to be
inaugurated next Sunday, Septembr 15, for extension of
its recreational facilities.
If tenants of housing ;accommodation pay their rent
promptly and are "well behaved," they still cannot be
evicted for any reason, according to the latest directive
of the Wartime Prices ;and Trade Board.
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Distribution of Ration Books No. 6 is now in full
swing. R closes this afternoon at Bayfield and Auburn,
Friday at Varna, and Saturday at Clinton Town Ha. The
Londesboro distribution took place Monday and 'I'uesday.
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The first holder of the Huron County Council $100
Scholarship at Ontario Agricultural College is a worthy
representative of the farming community of this county.
He is J. Allison Morgan, Usborne Township, who served
overseas with marked ability as a wireless air gunner in
the RCAF. , He will commence his course this month,
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Huron County Council has lost no time in its Pre- '
ilininary preparations for construction of the new Court ?"
House in Goderich. Following close upon approval of the le
project by the Ontario Municipal Board and third reading
of the bylaw at a special meeting, conies the all for tenders
for the sale of $250,000 debentures, bicls to be in the
hands of the County Clerk by September25. ,
The
Cracker Barrel
HY "POLITICO"
With little fanfare and with effus-
ive congratulations for Hon. Louis
$t, Laurent from all the Opposition
party leaders, Parliament has pp-
rogned but the arguments and debares
are being contilmed on the street
corners, in the cafes and at every
social gathering. This has been the
longest session of Canada's parliam-
ent since 1910 and all agree that
more has been accompliehed Ilan in
any previous session. Credit for this
is shared (by all four political parties
represented in the House of Commons
and by both houses of parliament.
During part of the session at least
the Senate "stole the show" by its
action on some important business,
perhaps particularly its inquiry into
taxation, the report ef its immigra-
tion committee, and its handling of
the foreign exchange Control Bill.
Three reasons are given for the re-
newed vigour of the Red Climber but
there is no general agreement as to
the order of effectiveness; They are
(1) the ability and energy of the
new members of the Senate; (2) the
enthusiastic cooperation of the older
members; (3) the outstanding work
THURSDAY, SE'PTEMBER 12, 1946
[ From Our Early Files
25 YEARS AGO
THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD
Thursday, September 15, 1921
Clinton bowlerwere defeated in
Seaforth. Bowling for Clinton were
M. McDwan, T. Hardy, J. E. Cook,
A. Grigg (skip); Dr. X. C. Gainlier,
W. Grant, J. Miller, J. E Hovey
(skip); Dr. ,A. Axon, Dr. J. W.
Shaw, A. 3. Morrish, J. Stevenson
(skip),
At present there are seven students
at the Model School. They are G.
Anderson, A. Lawrence, P. Lawrence,
A. Reynolds, M. Flynn, I. Souttei and
W Townshend.
Sonia of those exhibiting at the
flower show were H. R. Sharp, C. D.
J, Cook, Mrs. J. Chowen, avirs.
j. C. Gandier, Miss F. Caninghame,
Miss Dorothy Marquis, Miss M.
Mahaffy, Mrs. William jenkins and
Mrs. John Gibbinge.
The Philanthea Glass of Ontario
St. Church held a re -organization
meeting at the home of Miss Lillian
Potter, when the following officers
were elected. President, Lillian Pot-
ter; vice-president, Helen Anderson;
secretary, kilyitle Armstrong; cor-
responding secretary, Ruth Evans;
treasurer, alilariorie Beaton; lookout
of the Government Leader in the
Senate, Hon. Wishart Robertson, and Wartime Prices Board
Senator John T. Haig, Progressive
Conservative opposition leader, who,
achieved new heights in non-partisan
and constructive opposition.
Less Partisanship
One notable feature of the past
session was a decrease in the partis-
anship of most members. 'Criticism
and defence of the government was
&Nuys spitited hut the wild charges
and counter charges often heard in
the constituencies were not repeated
in parliament or repeated in such an
indefinite form as to be unconvincing.
No one denies that there are great
problems to settle and that the gov-
ernment is open to criticism—but no
party in parliament is now glibly or
confidently offering an easy cure-all
for every difficulty.
The greatest change is seen in the
attitude of the C.C.F. party which
used to boast of its relations witli
the British Labour Party and now
finds itself embarrassed by the ac-
tions of Great Britain's Labour Gov-
ernment. Other political parties in
parliament deny connections with
parties in other countries and contend
that our best hope of world coopera-
tion is through the United Nations—
an organization of world govern-
ments.
No one seems to expect the nonJ
partisan attitude to be maintained as
election time looms but there is rea-
son to believe that the serious aspects
of the problems of the world—and of
Oanada—will lead to greater coopera-
tion among the parties.
• Answers Questions
Concerning Regulations
Q:—Does, the new regulation which
says that you can give a notice to
people renting shared accommodation
to vacate at any time during the
year, apply to those living in other
types of accommodation?
A:—No, A. landlord cannot give
legal notice to any tenant to vacate
during the winter months. Except
under very special circumstances a
landlord cannot give notice to it. ten-
ant of housing accommodation to
vacate at any time.
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Q:—I am a citizen of the United
States. I would like to get the num-
ber six ration book, as I will he in
Canada for six months. Can I do
this?
A:—No. If you make application
to your nearest local ration hoard
you will be giyen a temporary ration
card for the length of your stay be-
yond seven days. The only way you
as a United States citizen could ob-
tain a ration book would be if you
remain in Canada for a period longer
than six months.
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Q:—When do the first coupons in
ration book six become valid?
A:—On September 9, five sugar
coupons, 526 to 830 and one meat
coupon, M51 will become valid.
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Q:—It seems to me as if hair nets
had increased greatly in price. Is
Those Six Months
Chicago Daily Drover's Journal
July 22, 1946
We have heard it said that history
repeats itself. If you believe that
you may be interested to know that:
Six months after cattle set the 1919
peak they were down $4.25. Six
months after the 1919 peak for hogs
was made they 'were down $7.60 Six
menthe after lambs set the 1918 high
they sold off $5.25.
Not we don't know that that means
anything at all. Mostly, you will find
people pointing out that conditions
now are radically different than they
were then, that the dollar has been
cheapened, that the general wage level
is higher, that taxes and other ,pro•
duction costs will have to stay high,
that there is an accumulation of needs
far beyond what it was then or at
any other time in our history, and so
on and so on But after the last War
how many expected the break when
it came? The talk then was of the
same general nature as now.
Of only one thing can we be cer-
tain. That is that no num can know
what portends. Thuswe would guess,
it is a time to avoid getting out on a
limb. And there is a sense of security
arising front the fact that as never
before farmers generally are in post -
tion to take a bump, if and when it
comes. Individual indebtedness was
never so low. You can't wreck, or
starve, tbe farm family out of debt or
)3early so.
Of coarse, -there are altvaYs SOMD
ready to •take the long chance. They
either make a killing, or take a beat.
Ing. But for most people the con-
servative counts would seem to be
better, and by all odds safer.
SCOUTS REORGANIZE
GODERICII Goderich troop of
Boy .Scouts has been reorganized,
with four of its five leaders ex -
service personnel. The leaders are
Glen Lodge, Ed. Simpson, Leslie
Riley, Fred Whittingham and Martin
Oke. The junior leaders are Bill
Freeth, Brownie (Milne, John Hudson,
Bruce Erskine and Brace Rutherford.
The Glebe also have been reorganized,
under the direction of Miss Ann
silrurtele, Both Scouts and Cubs are
eponsored by the Lions, Club.
there no ceiling on hair nets?
k:—The price of hair nets is con-
trolled. Human hair nets are im-
ported from China and because of
the inflationary prices in China the
price of these hair nets has auto-
matically risen in. Canada. Retailers
and wholesalers of 'hair nets in Can-
ada are allowed only a specified
markup which is added to the import
price.
committee, Kaehleen Livermore, Etta
Hardy, Helen Ladd, • Laura Jervis,
Katie Beaton, Isabel Glazier; social
committee, Mary Gibbings, Katie
Ladd, Elva Nott, Ruth Evans, Matte
Biggibs and Bessie Lockwood.
Nellie McNeil, Willis •Cooper and
his guest, Harris Holmes Toronto,
formerly of Clinton, have been carnp•
mg on the Maitland Rocks.
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THE CLINTON NEW ERA,
Thursday, September 15, 1921
The following from this district are
attending Stratford Normal School:
Agnes B. Glen, Marion II. Jones,
Lillian M. Potteralyrtle I. Powell,
Elva F. Dewar, Ella 3. Fear, li•ene
0. McClure, Vera B, Pepper and Mary
I. Potter,
Clinton Junior Baseball team de-
feated Goderich 18-5. Clinton line-
up was MeTaggart (p), Mutch (3b),
C. Hovey (H), W. Hovey (lb), Baw-
den (c), Elliott (es), Steep (28), And-
erson (rf), Cook (cf).
H. W. Watts has had his house
,painted.
James Snell won first prize at Ter-
mite Exhibition for a flock of sheep
and this week is showing them at
London Fair.
Amos and ,Sain Castle have receiv-
ed word of the death of their niece,
lour -year-old Eileen Mary Castle,
daughter. of Mr. and IVIrs. Ed. Castle,
Stratford.
Henry Sloinan is holidaying in
Toronto.
'Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Durnin and
Mrs. G. D. Roberton are in Detroit.
The following attended the W.M.S,
Presbyterial in Goderich—Mesdarnes
.Gunn, O'Neil, Forbes, Torrance, Cran-
ston, Lindsay, Cook, Hogg, Curtis,
Fair, Scott and Misses Walkinshaw,
Ellis, Smith, Watt, Gunn and Smith
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Q:—Rationibook six wee distribut-
ed ru our section the first three days
of this week. I was unable to get
mine. What do I do now?
Aa—Fill out and sign the green
card in the back of ration book five
and mail to the nearest Branch office
of the Wartime , Pricesn n d Trade
Board. Your new book, Ration Book
6, will be mailed to you on or after
Septemiber 30th, 1946,
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SEE YOURSELF
IN ONE OF OUR SMART NEW COMPACTS
Every size and shape we could procure is here for you
to choose from.
Especially smart is the new heart -shape Compact and we know you
will agree when you see our fine display
We have just received some very 'lovely gold-filled Bangle
Bracelets @ $2.50 each, and a little wider and heavier bracelet @
$3.00 each, plus tax.
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FOR MEN — Swanky translucent Plastic Watch Strape -- an
entirely new and different strap — many colors to choose from —
smart and durable. Priced @ $2.25 each,
See our xice new stock of Leather Utility Cases, and also fitted
cases. Utility Cases from $4.50 up, in lovely leather and the fitted
eases frorn $12.00 up — A grand gift item for men.
A new line of Cameras, Reflex Style. You must see these to
'eppreciate them. Price $8.50 each.
• Also a fine new stock of Metal and Plastic Flashlights in
different colors and sizes.
W.N. Counter
Counters for Finer Jewellery for Over Half a Century
' in Huron County
40 YEARS AGO
and Mrs. George Davis.
Miss Clara Wiseman has returned
from Bayfield. ,
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TI -IE CLINTON NEW BRA
Friday, September 14, 1906
Two rinks of Clinton howlers were
defeated in Hensall, Bowling for
Clintoru were Watt, 'Wiseman, Gib-
bings, (Spalding (skip); Howard,
Hunter, Dowding, Hoover (skit)),
Mason-McBrien—At the residence
of the bride's parents on. September
1, by Rev. C. R. Glenne, Ella May
MeBrlen, eldest daughter of Mx. and
Mrs. W. J. McBrien to Thomas Ed-
ward Mason, both of Hullett Town-
ship.
Miss Blanche IVIcIlyeen of the New
Era staff is helping the Goderich
THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD
Thursday, September 13, 1906
Dr. J. W. Shaw, D. A. Forrester,
W, Brydone and a. MeMurchie, took
part in a bowling tournament in
Stratford.
1VIrs, D. F. Macpherson has rented
part of Mrs. Whitehead% residence.
Two local teams "The Little Jape"
and "The Tecninsehs" played a game
of lacrosse with the former winning
1-0. "The Little Jape" were Clarence
Paisley, Ernie Graham, Ray Ireland,
Earl Robinson, John IVIeC'aughey,
Ross and Frank Forrester. "The
Tecumsehs" were Ray Rumball, Roy
Graham, Will Kennedy, Fred Rum-
ba% Ernie Dunford, Edgar Pattison
and John Levy.
Ed. Armstrong had two fingers of
his right hand taken off at the Clin-
ton Thresher Co.
IVIrs. W. G. Doherty's house was
entered and a small quantity of fruit
stolen. Mrs. Lew Thrower was rob-
bed of her gold watch. Gordon Gun-
inghame's bicycle was stolen but re-
covered the next day at the station,
W. D, Fair was in Goderich on
Monday.
Mrs. James Finch and Misses Rena
and Elsie have been visiting in Tor-
onto.
;Mrs. Harry Marsh and babe, De-
troit, are visiting her parents, Mr.
Signal for a few days.
Ticketed to the west by W. Je.ekson,
QPIt agent, were: W. Patterson, A.
Wallace, and T. Anderson, all to Ed-
monton and H. Plumsteel to Moose
Jaw. Ticketed through by F. R.
Hodgens'0111RGagent, were: Miss Mc-
Gregor, M. (McDougall and brother,
and Mr. and Wire. R. J. Southcombe
to Calgary and Mr. and Mrs, C. J.
Wallis to Edmonton.
Mrs. A. T, Cooper has returned af-
ter an extended visit in Kincardine.
Fred II, Chant has returned home
from Lake Abbitibi, where he has
been with the Grand Trunk 'Pacifie
Survey.
Miss Lucy Stevens entertained her
Sunday School class numbering about
50, in Ontario St. Church.
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NFLA TION is no respecter of persons.
Like the ram, it falls on the just and the
unjust alike.
If, through free and careless spending, inflation
should descend upon Canada as it has upon many
other nations, its evil would fail upon everyone.
Upon the shiftless, the thriftless, and the black
market patrons. . . Yes. . .
But inflation's evil would fall equally on the
"just"—those decent, honest, prudent citizens who
observe the law and do not seek to satisfy selfish
whims to the detriment of the community.
These, fortunately, are Canada's majority . . .
these are Canada's No. 1 citizens. In their hands lies
victory over inflation.
Here are their five cardinal points in personal
financing:
• Hold on to Victory Bonds and Certificates;
• Buy only those goods which are ill fair supply and
save money for the day when goods 110W in short
supply will be readily available.
• Avoid black market purchases:
• • Keep up insurance;
• Build up savings accounts;
This is conservation --the first requisite of personal
security—the first attribute of good citizenship.
This evby eve say:
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-.If You Are't
,..," a No.1 Citizen '
-,
. You will look after
No, 1...
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This i3 not selfishness,
but the realization that a
community is no better, no
sounder than its citizens. 0.27,9
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SAVE FOR YOURSELF...AND YOU SAVE FOR CANADA