Clinton News-Record, 1946-10-10, Page 2PAGE TWO
CLINTON NMS -RECORD.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1940
Clinton News -Record
The Clinton New Era ' Established 1865
The Clinton News -Record , Eetablished 1878
Amalgamated 1924
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY AT CLINTON, ONTARIO, CANADA
"The Hub of Huron County"
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R. S. ATKEY Editor and Publisher
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1946
WELCOME TO OUR GUESTS!
During the coming week, Huron County residents
will be hosts to what probably will be the largest
number of people ever gathered together within
the confines of the IC/aunty in a similar period of Its history.
They will be ,.here to ,attend the Interna.tional Plowing
-.Match at Port Albert Airfield, Tuesday - Wednesday -
- Thursday - Friday, October 15-16-17-18.
The most distinguished personage ,ainong the vast
thousands who will see our County for the first time, will
be His Excellency, Viscount Alexander of Tunis, Governor-
' General of Canaria, who will officially open the "Victory
Match" at 2.30 p.m., Wednesday next, -October 16. His
consent to perform this duty is deemed a great honour to
the Ontario Plowmen's Association and to Canadian agri-
culture. ,
For Hon. J. G. Gardiner, Federal Minister of Agricul-
ture, who is the ehief speaker at the closing banquet of
• the International Friday evening, October 18, it will be.
a suitable homecoming to the county where he was born
and raised; he hails from the southern portion..
,Openhearted hospitality is a tradition among the,
good people of Huron County, and no one need be reminded
to extend it to the guests from near and far within our
borders next week, The word "welcome" will be on every
door mat,
In his official greeting to our vielbars, Warden Rieh-
ard E. Shaddick says: "On behalf of the citizens of the
County of Huron, I express their sincere pleasure in having
the opportunity of serving as hosts to the offieials, com-
petitors and visitors, to this 30th International Plowing
Match, We express the hope that this, the first mateh held
in the post-war period, may be a marvellous success. I
express, on behalf of the citizens of this county, a sincere
and heartfelt welcome, and hope that you will return to
your homes with warm feelings in your hearts for the
County of Huron."
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EDITORIAL COMMENT
Thought for Today—We are never so happy nor
so unhappy, as we imagine.
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The weatherman really smiled on Hayfield Fall Fair
yesterday; it was just like summer.
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A must for next week—take your entire !family for
a day's outing at the International Plowing Match
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"Ontario Panorama," which will be broadcast from
Clinton Town Hall tomorrow evening under the auspices
of Clinton Liar% Club, will give "The Hub of Huron County"
favorable publitity in places far removed.
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Signs of approaching winter—the annual meeting
of Clinton Intermediate Hockey Club tomorrow evening,
and the remodeling of Clinton Arena in preparation for
the forthcoming skating and hockey season.
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In seeking to establish improved nursing facilities
in the rural sections of Ontarki and greater opportunities
far the young women of the rural communities to train
as nurses, Hon. Russell T. Kelley, Ontario Minister of
Health, will have the full support of all the people of Huron.
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A native amtonien, Commander H. S. Rayner,
DSC and Bar, has hard the honour of being appointed
eaptain of HMCS "Nootka," new 'Canadian destroyer of
the Tribal class and pride of the •Cianadlan fleet, whieh
she joined Tuesday. Congratulations! He first saw the
light of, day under the guidance of th.at grand old
octogenarian, Dr. J. W. Shaw. •
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ediekilUal and Gawkwac
A Trip to the Maritimes
BY THE EDITOR
(Continued from last week)
While temporarily resident in the City of Halifax,
the delegates to the CWNA convention were right royally
treated and we doubt that if the hospitality of that famous
old city, founded in 1749, and the Province of Nova Scotia of
which it is the capital, could be exceeded anywhere in Can-
ada. For purposes of this instalment of our Story, we
therefore propose to toueh on a few of the entertainment
highlights, and refer to the actual sessions of the con-
vention in our next article.
The City of Halifax was hog to the delegates at a
complimentary luncheon at noon on Thursday, September
12, when Mayor J. E. Ahern, an old newspaperman, made
everyone feel at home i.with a fine address of welcome, tell-
ing something of its history and aspirations. Civic
dignitaries graded the head table.
A closing feature of the luncheon was the presen-
tation of the Canadian Broaxlcasting Corporation weekly
farm broadcast fer the Maritimes, from the stage of the
ball room in the CNR hotel, "The Nova 'Scotian," which
was headquarters for the convention. It featured an inter-
view with a weekly newspaper editor from New Brunswick.
The evening dinner was tendered by the Government
of the Province of Nova Scotia, the highlight of which Was
a very able address by a master afterldinner speaker, Hort:,
Angus L Macdonald; Premier of
Nova ;Scotia and fennel: Federal
Minister of National Defence for
Naval Services. In part, he said:
"Gentlemen of the Press, you and
I arerepresentatives of the people,
You have the privilege and the duty
to attempt to interpret the spirit, the
hopes, the feelings of your constitu-
ents, to give them the news. That is
your fanction a$ newspaper men pur-
ely' and solely, but as citizens you
have, I venture to say, a 'function
that is More important still, and that
is of leading and educating the
People. I believe sincerely that the
weekly press of this country, by and
large, is ably and creditably conduct-
ed. Other agencies for the giving
of news have appeared in our thee—
the radio, the news reel particularly,
but important though they are, they
have not supplanted .the newspaper.
I hone and I know that the Press
will always continue to play an im-
portant pat in the molding .of sound
and sane public opinion in this
country,
"Gentlemen of the Weekly Press of
Canada, I welcome you to Nova Scotia
as incevideals, for the stranger with -
Mg our gates is alwaye .welcome,
but we are doubly glad to have you
because' of your association, with a
great and noble profession. Gentle-
men of the newspaper world, it is an
honour f Or Me to be here and it is a
rich and real .pleasure to tender to
you the cordial greetings and good
wishes of the Goverment and the
people of Nova Scotia?'
Each guest was presented with a
suitably inscribed hand -painted Min-
iature crest of the Province of Nova
Scotia as a moment() .of the occasion.
Needless to say, these mementoes
v,,ere highly prized by their redo -
lents.
A Trip to -Sea,
Wartime Prices Board
Answers Questions
Concerning Regulations
Q: --,What is the —ceiling price of
comb honey?
A:—The maximum pi:iee at which
anyone may sell honey in a standard
wooden ,comb honey section of 41/2
by 41,e inches or of four inches by
five inches is 40 cents a section.
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Q:—When there is such a shortage
of soap in Canada why do we export
it to Newfoundland and other coun-
tries?
'A:—Under trade agreements which
have been in existence for many
years Canada -made soap is exported
to the British West Indies, New-
foundland and other Beitish colonies.
The amount shipped is appeoximately
six inillion pounds as compared with
a total Canadian production. of 225
million pounds.
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Q:—Are testaments allowed to in-
crease the price of milk by the glass?
A:—No. Price increases for milk
sold by the glass in restaurants will
not be allowed unless approved by
the Services Administration of the
Wareeme Prices ' and Trade Board,
Applications for an increase will not
be considered unless the overall pia-
eure of any business wanants an
increase.
The real peak of the lighter side
of the convention was the trip to
sea on Friday afternoon, September
13, on board "Nootka,"
through the courtesy of the Royal
Canadiae Navy. She is a destroyer
of the Tribal class and was com-
missioned August 7 at Halifax where
she. was built. All the members of
the convention were unable to secure
the coveted tickets for the trip, but
we were among those fortunate
enough—lucky despite the unlucky
day! On our 20 -mile trip out to sea,
the "Nootka" was accompanied by
HMOS "Middlesex," a trim little
minesweeper.
It is a coincidence that the
"Nootka" is 110W commanded by a
native of Clinton, ,Commander el. S.
Rayner, DSC and Bar, RON, but,
On that day the destroyer was in
Charge of the executive officer. It
is interesting to note that the eeauti-
fal ship officially joined the Canad-
ian Fleet on Tuesday, October '8.
A thorough inspection of the ship
was provided in small groups of eight
or ten, with a young officer in charge
of each. We learned that the
"Nootka" is fitted with the latest in
fighting equipment, and is manned by
a crew of about 275. Her overall
length is 377 feet. beam 371/2 feet,
shaft hp. 44,000. Her armament
consists of six 4.7 -inch guns, two
4 -inch guns, two twin Bofors, four
twii oerlikons, and four 21 -inch tor-
pedoes. Inspection of the instruments
and various gadgets was very inter-
esting, and the vadar-controlled gun
actions spelled the ultimate in
scientific achievement and efficiency.
The "Nootka" dieplaces about 2,000
tons, and has a rated speed, we were
told, of about 35 knots, or about 40
land miles, per hour. When we .got
out into Atlantic Ocean, after sail-
ing around the inner harbour of Bed-
ford Basin and through the outer
harbour, we received just a little
taste of the great speed of this fine
ship. At one point, we touched 27
knots, or over 30' miles per hour,
leavieg the little minesweeper far be-
hind. It was a thrilling experience
Meanwhile, navy Seafire planes
staged a depth -charge demonstration
and dive-bombing show for our bene-
fit At times, it was pretty realistic
as the planes swooped low for "the
kilt"
A Great Seaport
The importance of Halifax as a
war port was quite evident. Posses-
sing one of the finest harbours in the
world, this fine old Canadian city
played a part that few of ns ever
have realized. And some of her war
secrets were bared to us over a loud-
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am planning to spend the
winter in the United States and want
to take some of my own canned fruit
with me. Will you please tell me
if I can take them.
A:—Canadian export regulations
permit a Canadian citizen to take
with him to the -united States for
his own personal eonsumption butter,
preserves and. rationed meat up to
ee.00 in value. For amounts of these
foods over $5.00 an export permit is
'required from the Export Permit
Branch, Department of Trade and
Commerce, 220—Queens St., Ottawa.
However, both Canada and the Unit-
ed States have their own regulations
and therefore the customs officials
of each country at border points are
concerned. In view of this it is
suggested that you communicate with
the lAimerican customs at her port of
entty in order to avoid disappoint-
ment.
HENSALL
Mr. and Mrs. David Sangster left
last -week Tor Sarnia wbere they will
take up residence.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Demorest and
Mm F. Robinson, 'Regina, Sask., are
visiting in Hensall.
Bridal Couple Honored
A large crowd attended the recep-
tion for Mr. and ,Mr.s Irvin Reichert,
a recent bridal couele, held in the
Town Hall, Friday evening, October
4, When they were presented with a
studio couch. Flannigan's Orchestra
provided the music.
Two Children Baptized
At St. Paul's Anglican Church, a
baptism service took place Sunday
afternoon last, when Gary Edward
Noakes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd
Noakes, and Victoria Pearl, daughter
of Mr, and Mrs. Ken Noakes, receiv-
ed the rites of baptism. Gary Ndakes
vas baptised in tbe christening robe
his father sent home from Italy. Rev.
A.. M Hunt officiated.
speaker system as we sailed along.
Attlhough war's crescendo of activity
has subsided, her role, as one of
Canada's great seaports, remains
unchanged. She is an indispensable
link in Canada's growing chain of
world trade.
Although we did not have the time
to inspect HMOS "Warrior," one of
Canada's two aircraft carriers, we
passed closely by her as she lay at
the wharf. A majestic ship, she is
692 feet overall,' has a beam of 112
feet, and 621/2 feet from keel to
flight deck, about the same as a
five -storey building. AB Bob Steep,
Clinton, is one of her proud crew
members; he was home on leave when
we weve in Halifax, and unfortunat-
ely missed him. But take it from
me, Bob is with a mighty handsome
ship!
Continued in next week's issue)
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From Our Early Files
25 YEARS AGO
THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD
Thursday, October 13, 1921
Miss elovence Rorke celebrated
her birthday on Monday by .enter -
tinning a number of her little girl
friends.
Robert Tunney has purchased the
Holland house on North St. and Alex
lender has moved into it.
Keyes-McKenzie—At "Beechwood
Farm" Goderich Township, on Oct
10, by Rev. A. Macfarlane, assisted
by Rev. Mr. Foster, Jessie, daughter
of Mrs. Donald McKenzie to Sherlock
Reyes, son of Mr. and Mrs, Nelson
Keyes, Stanley Township.
Mrs. R, E. Manning and Miss Helen
visited in London over -the weekend.
&In and Mrs. A. T. 'Cooper, Miss
Ruby Irwin, Miss Harriett Courtice
and Miss Eva Career attended a
W.C.T.U. meeting in Myth.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Ransford, M. G.
Ransford, W. Jackson and Mee, J.
W. Shaw are visiting in Montreal
and Ottawa.
Mrs. J. B. Levis, Mrs. ,Glen Cook,
Misses Minnie Walker, Bessie Smith
and Bessie Watt motored to Zurich
on Satneday.
Miss Bessie Porter is moving to
Londesboro and has sold her house
to J. B. Lindsay.
Mrs. G. W. Pinner hae returned
t� Toronto after visiting her moth-
er, Mrs, C. H. Bartliff.
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THE; ,CLINTON NEW ERA
Thursdey, October 13, 1921
Mrs. H. T. Rance, Ms. W.
Panne and Miss Archibald have do-
nated ten counterpanes to the hos-
pital which are gratefully acknow-
ledged.
Jack Elliott has had his house re -
shingled and W. T. O'Neil ha& had a
new sanitary counter put in his store.
M. Elliott, 24. Schoenhals, C. Shep-
herd, e, Harland, E. Wended and B.
Levis went to St Marys to see that
town defeat .Sudbmiy playing. la-
ee.
A. E. Betts has sold Inc bakery
and confectionery business to R. S.
O'Neil, Milton.
Miss E. Becker has been visiting
in St. Marys.
Mrs. W. Carter spent the weekend
with Miss Vera Pepper in Stratford,
Mr. and Mrs. John Schoenhals
were in Poet Albert attending a
funeral.
Mrs. S. T. Murch, Sarnia, is visit-
ing Mr. and MTS. E. G. Courtice.
Richard Walton is bolidayng n
Muskoka.
Robert ,Roberton is able to be out
again after has recent illness.
William Townsend conducted ser-
vices in Trivett Memorial Church,
Exeter, on Sun;lay,; *
40 YEARS AGO
THE CLINTON NEW ERA
Friday, October 12, 1.946
Word has been eeceived of the
death in Lloyclminster of Toney
&Meek, son-in-law of Fred Cook, of
tow,n. The body was brought here
for interment.
Charles C. R,ance is travelling in
Nova Scotia in the interests of Lion
13rand Clothing.
Mr. and Mrs. R. Holmes and Missee
Ida and Louise are to be guests at
the SillickeHarris wedding in God-
erich, Thanksgiving Day.
John West has been off work a
couple of weeks wth a sore knee.
Clauson O'Neil has just received
a new cushion tired buggy.
James Snell acted as a judge at
the Highgate Fall Fair.
Douglas Goodwin had a finger
mangled by a saw at the factory.
A. T. Cooper spoke on Local Option
in Brucefield Presbyterian Church on
Sunday.
Miss IVIountcastle has sold seveeal
move pictures M Toronto bringing in
a considerable stun.
Miss Eva Jobeston and James
Grassick, both of Stanley Township,
were married at St. Paul's Rectory
by Rev. C. Gonne yesterday.
John A. -Cooper, Toronto, son of
Mee. William Cooper, town, has been
promoted to the rank of Captain in
the Queen's Own Rifles.
Those shooting in the Gun Club
Tournament include Hovey, Mc-
R4chie, Miller, Cantelon, Luck,
Thompson, Galbraith, Upton, Gra-
ham, McCall, Kerr, Sheardown, Have.
leib, Saunders, Dodds, Stewart, Beat -
33 YEARS MARRIED
DUBLIN—Mr. and Mrs. William
Flanagan, McKillop Township, cele-
brated their 31st wedding annivers-
ary at their home. A high mass
of thanksgiving was offered at St,
Patrick's Church, Dublin, on Satur-
day morning, at which Rev, Dr.
Floulkes officiated.
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DIES IN 80TH YEAR
GODERI011—,The death of Eliza..
beth Dewar' widow of James Adam,
occurred atAlexandra Hospital on
,Sunclay morning, after a short ill-
ness in her 80th year. A native of
Perth, Scotland, she came to Canada
to reside in Goderich 22 years ago.
Her husband predeceased her in 1908.
tie, Day, Glover, Morrison, Hamilton
and Fitton.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas eaekson Sr.,
have returned from visiting in Ohio.
Shaw—In Clinton on October 5, to
Dr. and Mrs, J. W, Shaw, a daughter.
William Geeham is in Inman for
the sugar beet businese.
WI'S. curry, Vancouver, 13, C., is
visiting her father, Jacob Miller.
Mrs. R., E. Manning has returned
to Duegannon after visiting Clinton
friends.
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