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Clinton News-Record, 1946-10-24, Page 2ouNTON., NEWS -RECORD THURSENY. OCTOBER, 24, 1946 Clinton News -Record The Clinton Ne W Era Established 1865 The Clinton News -Record Etablished 1878 Amalgamated 1924 PUBLISpED EVERY THURSDAY AT CLINTON, ONTARdO, 0.A.NADA "The Hub of Huron County" An Independent Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of the Torn' of Clinton. mid Su .ounding. District MEMBER: Canadian Weekly Ontario -Quebec Newspapers Association Division, MYNA Official Printers to County of Huron SUBSCRIPTION RATES: In advance—in Canada, and Great Britain: one year, $2; nine months, $1.50; six months, $1; three months, 60 cents; one month, 20 cents; single copies, 5 cents; in United States: one year, $2.50, nine months, $2; six months, $1.35; three months, '70 cents; one month, 25 tents. Authorized as second class mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa Advertising Rate and Detailed Circulation Cards on Request Sworn Circulation at July 31, 1946 .... 1,779 ATICEY - - - - - Mitre': and Publisher THURSDAY, OCTOBER, 24, 1946 HELP REHABILITATE THE SIGHTLESS C lintonians and residents of the immediate commun- ity will have the opportunity on Saturday of sup- porting the great work of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind by coixtributing to the Tag Day, 'which is being sponsored by Clinton Lions Club under the chairmanship of Harry Barbliff. • Our readers may not realize it, but it is a fact that today more than 13,000 registered blind Canadians are Imown to the Institute and the needs of each one are given Individual consideration. No blind person of any age need feel Out off from the sighted wOrld. His handicap no longer condemns hiM to a chair in the corner for the rest of his days. If a blind man is willing to learn, there are few things which the Institute cannot teach him—as long as the public continues to contribute its generous share to the support of this vital work. A common mistake ,among the sighted public is to speak and think of "the blind" as a dosed corporation of people who think alike, ract alike, and who all foRow one of three occupations — music, begging, or broom -making. Loss of sight does not automatically confer (musical genius, the begger's temperament or the broom -maker's skill! Blindness can happen to anyone—even you or me! "Share a smile of the sunlight with those vviho live hi the shadows." 0 0 0 THE 'HABIT STICKS Farmers of Canada were among the shrewdest buyers of Victory Bonds during the war, records, show. Once they had cleared off pre-war indebt- edness and had begun to 'benefit by the increased wartime demand for agricultural products they became steady purchasers throughout the successive Victory Loan campaigns. So it is •not surprising that the sale of Canada Savings Bonds has revealed that the man on the farm, and his wife, have not forsaken a habit which they have found to be good for themselves. From rural districts of eacth province, comes the same story—the sale of Canada Savings Bonds is. "steady." It often has been stated that the farmer prove S a tough customer for the salesmanL-that he is hard to sell an the first approach; but that once sold, he stays sold. Whether or not such an assessment is a fair one in its entirety, might be argued. But at any rate, so far as bonds are concerned, the latter part of the statement appears to be correct. 1 0 0 0 EDITORIAL COMMENT , Thought for Today—Where the willingness iS great, the difficulties cannot be great. O 0 0 • Picking strawberries in one's garden—enough for one person's portion for a dessert—as late as October 22, surely places Clinton in the same class as Florida. O 0 0 Erection of a beautiful brass tablet in St. Paul's Anglican Church, Clinton, Sunday, represents a heartfelt tribute of many friends of the late Ben W. ChurchiR, Goderich Township man who was killed in action at Caen, France, July 5, 1945, and •of sympathy to his parents. O 0 0 Tlie feat of Arthur Dade, Hullett Township farmer, of "topping" the Toronto market last week with a prime carload of export steers—one of the best that had been Shipped (there for some time—is worthy of commendation, and represents a distinct tribute to Huron County agriculture. O 0 0 "Plenty of husbands Available for Canadian Girls"— Headline on newspaper article stating that for every two women in Canada between the ages of 25 and 44, rbhere are three men the same age, ,and that single men hi this age group exceed eligible females by, about 97,000. 'Better get a move on, boys, or you'R be left! O 0 0 When ' ons considers that industrial strikes have proved a tremendous detriment to the farmer in his work, and that the city workers are making dead sure they are "getting theirs" while the getting is good, no one could blame the milk produCers very much if they did "strike" by not delivering milk to the urban centres if their basic price were lowered. O 0 0 Durhig their visit to the International Plowing Match at Pert Albert on Friday and their reeltend visit in Clinton and Stanley Township, Hon. James G. Gardiner, Federal Minister of Agriculture, and Mrs. Gardiner, renew- ed racqUaintances with many old friends of former days. Both are natives of Huron County, Mr. Gardiner having been born near Exeter, and Mrs. Gardiner, the forMer Maude Scott Christie, on concession 2, Stanley. O 0 0 Residents of Clinton andistxict should be proud ' indeed of the fine record ma,tle in the competitions at the international. Plowing Match by representatives of Huron Comity. Conignatuiations especiolly are due to Arnold Rathwell, R.R. 3, Clinton, who received a beautiful silver ter,a, service in a contest, open to the world, for three -furrow tractor plowing in stubble. It is notable that Mr. Rathwell never before had plowed in any kind of competition let alone at an International Plowing 1VIatch, • Wartime Prices Board Answers Questions Concerning Regulations • Q:—I recently purchased one-half pound of lard in bulk and was charg- ed 12 cents. It was supposed to be lard but it was nothing more than dripping. I have never before paid more than 20 cents a pound for lard or shortening. Was 24 cents a pound too much? A:—The ceiling price of lard is 21 cents for a pound print. If you send us further information we will have the matter investigated. * * * Q:—We are going to sell a new car which we purchased only a few weeks ago. It has a very low mileage and I thought we could charge the price we paid for it. However, I have been told it must lee sold as a used oar and the price cannot be as high as the price we paid. Is this true? A:—The mileage on a ear does not determine the proper ceiling mice. Your car would be classified as a used car and not as a new car. You could not charge the price you paid. * * * bought a blouse and when I got it home discovered it was poorly made. Couldn't 1 get a refund be- cause I think the price is too high for such a garment. A:—Although it in -ay not be pos- sible'to secure a complete refund for you, the matter of an overcharge will be thoroughly investigated. * Q:—We had our furnace repaired a short time ago and the bill seems much larger than we had anticipated. Is there a ceiling price on this type of work? Ah—There is no ceiling on the charge which may be leirked by the repair man but he may not charge more than is eeasonable or just. How- ever, there is a ceiling price on the materials which he would use. If you have an itemized account we would be glad to investigate. * Q:—I am a bit confused about our sugar ration. Would you please tell we the monthly allowance? A:—Two S coupons good for the purchase of two pounds of sugar or preserves become valid eaeh However in December you will be receiving an eira*colipon. Q:—What can a dealer chaege for drawing a chicpen? Or is there any price set, A:—There is a maximum price set for this service. It is 10 cents for each chicken. • * Q:—'What is the ration allowance for transient labor, A:—Approximately the same as that granted the ordinary consumer. All local ration boards handle these allowances and have a ration chart setting forth the proper allowances asocrevoieeldi.ng to the number of meals * * • * understand there has been a price increase on evaporated milk. Would you please tell Inc how much the increase is? A:—The increase is equivalent to the amount of the subsidy formerly paid. It is a three-quarter cent in- crease per 16-onnee tin to the. con- sumer. 'I MN I • 111 111•211/ HENSALL Organize Girl Guides A meeting in the interests of Or- ganizing Girl Guides and Brownies, was held in the Town Hall, Hensel Thursday afternoon, October 17, and an association formed with Mrs. T. Lavender as chairman, and Mrs. Stewart Bell, secretary -treasurer. The organization will be called the Hen - sail Local Guide Association. Alp. Keith .Clysdale, St. Marys, Divisional Guide 'Commissioner for Huron and Perth Counties, was present to 'discuss details. Ages are as follows: Brown- ies, '7 to 11; Guides, 11 to 14; Rang- ers, 15 and up. A. committee composed of Mrs. Lav- ender, Mrs. S. Bell, Mrs. Laird Mickle, was appointed to appear be- fore the Hensall Chamber of Com- merce for its support and co-opera- tion. Attending the meeting were Mrs. L. Mickle, Miss Ellis, Mrs. R. A. Brook, Mrs, R. H. Middleton, Miss V. McClymont, Mrs. S. Bell, Mrs. D. Kyle, Mrs. W. Taylor, Mrs. L. Bayn- ham, Mrs, T. Lavender, Mrs. A. Orr, Rev. P. Ferguson. (Intended for last week) Committee Named The following Congregationa Committee of Hensall United Cluirah was appointed for work in connection with the proposed set up of Brownie and' Boy Scout organizations in Hen - sail. Mrs. Howard Hyde, Mr. Elgin Short, Mrs. Laird Mickle, Mrs. David Kyle, Miss Barbara Michie, Mr. Sam Rennie. Honor Bridal Couple A reception for Mr. and Mrs. Ross Forrest, Hansen, a recent bridal couple, will be held in the Town Hail, Hensel], Friday evening, October 18. iMurdock's Orchestra will furnish the 'mask for the daric.`ei 'Ladies :ire ask- ed to please bring lunch. Everybody is welcome. Mrs. Forrest is the former Margaret Treffry, Cromarty. Hensall W. I. Meets The October meeting of the Hen - sail Women's Institute was held at Ithe home of Mrs. John MeBeath with Mrs. A. ,R. Orr, co -hostess, and the president, Mrs. A. W. Kerslake pre- siding. In response to the roll call the members responded with many interesting Health Hints. Miss Greta Lammie gave brief but thorough comments on the motto, "A thing done right today means less trouble tomorrow. The president referred to the Short Course "Clothes for Little Folks." which is to take place in Hensall Town Hall, October 21 to 25. Miss Dora Burke, Ontario De- partment, Women's Institute branch, will be in charge, It was mentioned that there is now a movement to or- ganize .Guides and Brownies. Two institute members, Mae. Stewart Bell, and Mac. A. R. Orr, were chosen to attend a group meeting hi Clinton, Thursday night. At a later date a meeting will he held in Hensel{ at which there will be a lady speaker present to explain the possibility of organizine such clubs. Dr. 1. C. Goddard, guest speaker, presented a most informative address on "Public Health," Mrs. Charles Forrest was presented with a bank book for her baby daughter, Gwendolyn Helen Marie, Mrs. Kerslake outlined the district project "Salads" the year round, after which she and Mrs. Stewart Bell .conducted several dem- onstrations of appetizing salads, showing preparation, arrangement, VOINNal•01•11=11Ssinsmi0 Baby Gifts The following items will solve the problem of what to give to !the "New fArrivaL" We Suggest: Baby Rings, 10K gold @ $2.00 Baby Cups @ $2.00, $2.25, and $6:25 Brush and Comb Sets of Lucite, soft nylon bristles @ $3.00 Spoon and Fork Sete in Sterling Silver © $3.00 Bent Baby Spoons @ 75 cents Food Pushers g $1.50 Napkin Rings hi, Sterling Silver @ $2.00 Baby Lockets in Sterling @ $1.25' Baby Lockets, gold filled @ $2.25 Banks, $1.00 Bath Thermometers, $1.00 Dresser Sets A nice new stock of three-piece Dresser Sets are now on display. An excellent gift item — see them today. A new line of smert collar and. tie sets or en--- — M... consisting of collar pin, and tie slide or Fbar—some with space for initial if desired. Also Waldemar Knives, Sterling Cigarette Cases, Signet and Initial Rings of all kinds, Vtility Cases and fitted cases complete with hair brushes, comb and other accessories, Ronson, Thorens, and Dunhill Lighters, Humidors, Pouches, Ash Trays, Billfolds, Watch bracelets and straps of all kinds, Parker Desk Sets, Pen and Pencil Sets, and a complete stock of fine watches. JOIN OUR CHRISTMAS LAY -AWAY CLUB NOW W.N. Counter Counters for truer Jewellery for Over Half a Century in Huron County ' From Our Early Files 25 YEARS AGO THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD Thursday, October 27, 1921 Those appointed -deputy returning officers are: W. S. R. Holmes, A. J. Grigg, Fred Ford, Clifford Andrews, Kenneth Ross, O Ginn, Mrs. John Stewart, Robert Oluff., J. B. Miller and Adam Cantelon. These assisting at the Willis Mis- sion Band Bazaar were Misses Vera Dodds, Jean Hogg, Bessie Morrish,. Ruth Jackson, Ethel Hogg, Mary Mc- Taggart, Helen Grigg, Margaret Cree, Ruth Higgins and Jean- Farquhar. Miss O. Agnew and Mrs. John Jer- vis spent the weekend in Kincardine. The IVLarkets: Wheat $1.05; oats 40c, barley 50e, 'buckwheat 50e, but- ter 35c, eggs 45c to 46c, live hags $8. Mrs J..,Schoenhals has been visit- ing in Kitchener. Mrs, Logan, Saginaw, Mich., is visiting her sister, Miss M. Gilchrist. Harold Kilty,Toronto, visited his aunt, Mrs. R. J. Draper. • Mrs. William Cooper has gone to Ontario, Calif, to spentthe winter with her daughters. James Lovett, Si. Catharines, was home for the weekend. Miss. Florence Cuninghame is in Brantford at a meeting of the On- tario Religious Educational Council. * * THE CLINTON NEW ERA Thursday, Ottober 27, 1921 The liberal officers are: President, of Municipality—George McLennan; secretary—Thomas Hawkins; Ward chairmen: St. Andrew's—Dr. J. W. Shaw, St. James'—A. F. Cncimore, St. John's—Thomas Hardy, St. George's —O. L. Paisley. M. Hanley, W. Falconer, L. Har- land, J. A. Sutter, and A. Groves at- tended an orange lodge meeting in Loudon. The Clinton Knitting Co. are mov- ing all their machinery from their branches at Owen Sound and Wing - ham to the factory here. When DT. :Morgan, the school in- spector, called on Wednesday last, he found the schools closed on account of Prime Minister Meighan being here. He ail' have to call again. Henry Plumsteel was in London on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. G. D. MeTaggart have been visiting in Toronto. Ernie Walton left last week for Montreal where he has secured a ets. Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Kennedy contributed a vocal duet. Mrs. C. Forrest accompanied. The November meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Kerslake, and will be a Grand- mother's meeting. Miss Jeckell, of Eketer, will speak on "History of Clocks and Bridges." 1• IONE NI I CM I • 1 I • I I AM I • I M. d• I TUCKERS1VIITH Ladies' Club Meets Tuebersmith Ladies' Club met at the home of Mrs. Jim Landesborough Wednesday 'afternoon. The peesi- dent, Mrs. William Tepper opened the meeting with the Opening Ode, followed by prayer. There were 17 members and ten visitors present. The ladies are asked to bring blankets and flannelette to sencl up north; also any used clothing and a white gift, to the November meeting. The programme consisted of read- ings by Mrs. Bert Garrett and Mrs. Sellery. It was decided to have a Hallowe'en party at the school on Friday, November 1, everyone to wear costume or pay a fine; also to have a weiner roast for lunch. position. Miss Jean •Farquhar spent the weekend with her sister, Mrs, Joe Clegg, Monis Township. Mrs. George Sutter has returned to Kitchener after visiting Mrs, Thomas Hawkins. Miss 13. F. Wavd has had her cous- in, Miss Garrett, Washington, D.C., visiting; her. 40 YEARS AGO THE CLINTON NEW ERA Friday, October 26, 1906 Rands—In Clinton, on October 19, to Mr. and Mrs. Jabez Rands, a son. Lindsay—In Goderich Township, on October 19, to Mr. and Mrs. George Lindsay, e daughter. Right now the water from several wells in town has been condemned by Dr. J, W. Shaw,: Medical Health Officer. John Johnson, harness -maker, leaves in a few. daps for a hunting trip, in New Ontario. Mr. and Mrs. W. Jackson and Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Hodgens are taking in the ticket agents? excursion to Mobile, Alabama. Miss Pearl Sterling, Mrs. Neilans, Princess St., Miss Oluff, and three • children of A. Lucas are laid up with typhoid fever. H. Wiltse picked dandelion e this week end E. Courtice picked raae- berrie.s. Mrs. A. j. Holloway attended the funeral of the late George Hodgson in Seaforth. Mr. Bennett has rented James' Walker's 'house on Princess $t. ' Russell Andrews, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Andrews, has bought a newspaper in 'Saskatchewan. Garnet McBrien, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. 1Wel3rien, Hullett, will join Mr. And- rews in his venture. The following took part in the Thanksgiving Day ehoot at the Clin- ton Rifle Range: B. J. Gibbings, C. E. Dowding, 13. Hill, J. Johnson, It. Welsh, D. 'McPherson, J. Johnstone, R. Downs. B. J. Gibbings had the highest score. Mrs. W. U. Lattornell has returned to St. Thomas after visiting in town. Mrs. Deering, Winnipeg, Man., has been visiting her sister, Mrs. It. Fitzsimons. Mr. and Stirs, James Southcombe 'and Miss Washington have returned from a trip through the West. Mrs. W. Ross, Toemito, is visiting .at her home in town. ' Norman Boles,Gravenhurst, has been home on a visit A. II. Goodwin is expected home this week from Maaggart, .Sask. Mrs. C. J. Wallis returned last week from her Western trip but Mr. Wallis will not return for some weeks. Superb Service Immediately ... at any time of day or night, for those who know that in Such 'natters "time is priceless." One high standard to all patrons — from your home, church or our chapel. Hospital Beds for Rent The Beattie Funeral Home RATTENBURY ST. CLINTON George B. Beattie The Winter Is coming Your Radio is your best Entertainment in the winter Season Why not have it put in tip-top shape now? Just Call Clinton Radio and Appliances Huron St Clinton "THE HOME OF REAL SERVICE" Pay Cash axe Take the Discount 'o'fM money buy 'aur new• , :9°6' .fi . g Apa f,utns every.tua o e,pnc'e 1887 It's just common sense to . . . Buy Canada Savings Bonds Place your order through us. Oar District Representatives BASIL B. POCICLINGTON JOHN W. BEEVES Clinton R.B. 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