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Clinton News-Record, 1947-05-01, Page 2PAGE TWO Chilton News -Record The Clinton New Era The Clinton News -Record Established 1865 Established 1878 Amalgamated 1924 PUBLISHED EVERY TH+UR,SDAY AT CLINTON, ONTARIO, CANADA In the Heart of Huron County An Inc/repentant Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of the Town of Clinton and Surrounding District MEMBER: Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association • Ontario -Quebec Division, C'WNA SUBSCRIPTION RATES': Payable in ,advance - Canada and Great Britain: .$2 a year; United States and Foreign: $2.50 a 'year. Authorized as second? class mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa Advertising Rate and Detailed Circulation Cards on Request R. S. ATIIEY - - - - - Editor and Publisher THURSDAY, MAY 1, 1947 THE. HOME IS ALL-IMPORTANT comes are the greenhouses where the plants of citizenship are started. The immoral homes sends out ihnnnoral persons who create ,an immoral society. The despotic home is .the breeding place of Fascist citizens. -The indolent hone is the training ground of irresponsible fciitizenls. The selfish home sets a standard for the grafthig eitizen. The untidy home spreads its disorder into the :back lane and to the f1-ont lawn. , On the other hand, homes where things true, hon- est and just prevail, are the source of men and women who help to snake national life clean and strong, The city beautiful canna coxae until we have the home beautiful. Educators everywhere are saying rtihat homes are the first line of our educational system. 1 For this reason denominations are con tbiining in the observance of Christian Family Week, May 5-11. The Ont- ario Religious Education Council has issued suggestions for the observance of this special week, including poster for the church billboard and a programme for a family night at home. There is also a Family Day Programme for Church Schools which is available in quantity free to any ,ohitrch asking for them. © 0 © - ANTI -DEPRESSION TOOLS 1ATill there be a depression? asks Marketing', an in- formed weekly business newspaper. Yes — say the pessimists, challenging anyone to point to a single major war since history (began that 'was not fol- lowed by industrial stagnation, dire .and widespread. No— say the optimists, reminding that the past decade has forged tools capable of preventh g 'such a thing on any- thing but a negligible scale, As frequently happens, the truth probably lies between these extremes, with a slight edge in favour of the optimists who are invariably more aggressive than their opposites, and incapable of worshipping the god -of - things -as -they -are, In times of uncertainty it is a sound rule to hope for the best and prepare for :she less good. Manufacturers are warning -dealers, and sales managers are warning salesmen, that a time of unprecedented competition is ihn- nne'diately ahead. Too many of :these warnings are uttered in shivery, make—your—flesh-creep tones. They are devoid of inspiration. The essence of selling is 'contest, rivalry, autiuessin+g and oust -stepping the other fellow. Instead of clothing salesmen in protective armour, they should be armed with the weapons of onslaught. Salesrnen should be congratulated that the days of 'challenge to their skill are 'back. Any peddler can sell to .a line-up of people waiting their turn to be served. It takes a live salesman to sell to a procession of people on a buying 'strike. Per- sistent, eager, informed salesmanship is industry's Number On'e highly tempered tool for fighting a depression, Industrial history's bright chapters are those that relate how men of en'terpri'se founded a new business, introduced a new product, redesigned, or improved, an old ,one 'when'tunes seemed unpropitious. When others sought only retreat or'retrenahnnent, they sought reform. They saw new horizons, devilsed new methods and en- deavours. For them, depressionspelled progression. There is every reason to be confident that the next depression, should it come, will be shorter lived than most of its pre- decessors because & such entrepreneurs. Out or the host of wartime -developed gadgets and produets there will be a large proportion that will see the Light in the darker dales. Enterprise its another tof industry's keen and ef- ficient tools for detouring a depression. There are advertisers who immediately fly to port and dock their vessels when winds are contrary. There are adventurers who take advantage of the clearer course left them and continue or increase their advertising. Their messages do more than sell; they ,demonstrate that busi- ness is still functioning; they build public morale and bring hoarded dollars out of hiding to fight the depression. These three tools - salesmansihip, enterprise and advertising - may not have the power to avert a depres- sion epressic n entirely. As a trinunnvirate of three weapons that shoot as one they cannot fail to check its progress and speed it1s retreat. © 0 EDITORIAL COMMENT Thought for Today—A good book is the best of friends, the same today .andfor ever. O '0 ©. A 29 per cent average decrease in personal income tax, as announced in the Federal Budget Tuesday night, is at least a start toward lower levies on the hard-pressed wage earners. O © fCiintanians should hall themselves 'in readiness to respond to the 'appeal for food and •clothing for the distressed British people. Arrangements for the canvass are now being completed. © 0 0 Orchids to Huron. County's library system! Alt a meeting lin Perth County, Angus Mowat, Inspector of Libraries for Ontario, held it up as a model and termed it "possibly the moat aggressive county library system in the Province." He Iadde'd that new legislation, which is being prepared for consideration by ;the Ontario Legis- lature, is based largely on 'a study of the pioneer work done by the Huron County organization. Proposed legis- lation provides that county library boards would consist of the Warden, three county councillors, and three other .7• Iw'z members, GU TON NEWS -RECORD THURSDAY. MAY 1, 1947 Wartime Prices Board Answers Questions Concerning Regulations Qi -el ordered a;refrigerator several moths ago anti was quoted a certain price. Now I have been informed that the pence has been increased, Must I pay the higher price? A: This is a matter which does not wine under the jurisdiction of the Wartime Prices and Trade ;Board Yoe should consult „your solicitor. * •* * Q: -Can you tell me why ready sliced loaves of bread. are not obtain- able? A: -Prohibition of ready -sliced loaves was first inaugurated as a simplification device. The restrict ion is being continued because this type of loaf requires •extra wrapping and there is a •shortage in wrapper supplies.. 5 * 5 Q:—Is it true that there has bean an increase .in the maximum prices of jams, jellies and marmalades? A: -Yes. The Board 'recently per. mitted a ten per cent increase to off- set the increased costs of labor sugar, containers and other meter. ials. Consumer prices will not be In- creased until present retail stocks are exhausted. d, * 5 Q: -Why mush we get a doctor's certificate each time we require more coupons for evaporated • milk? A:—The supply is so short that steps had to be taken to conserve supplies for infa'nts and those who are ill. Your condition may have im- proved from the 'tine you first ob- tained your doctor's certificate and perhaps you would no longer require this commodity. * * * Q: --Where do we receive our •re- newal of special ration allowances for medical purposes! A:--+Reeently all local ration boards were •given authority to Sssue special ration' allowances for medical reasons. You would therefore apply to your nearest local ration board. 0 On Kicking Oneself In The Pants The Canadian Statesman, Bowman- ville.) We could use a good cartoon show- ing a man kicking himself in the teeth. It would :illustrate the activit- ies of some labor people about wages —and would be equally useful in ill- ustrating to fanners the fallacy 01 the view that higher wages for work- men necessarily anean expanded de- mand for .farmstuffs. :Evidently our big neighour to the south is in for another round of wage demands with accompaniment of strikes .or threats of strikes, concess- ions, diminished production, and in creased prices of manufacturers good to the consumer. What does this siteati,m hold, fo Canadians on the land or in th workshop? It may well mean los markets and lost jobs. VVhen press- ures of that kind develop in the Sta- tes, labor almost invariably follows suit in Canada. But our economy differs so vitally from that of the UnitedStates that some things they can absorb ,Canadians cannot. We must watch out for any increase of costs that would shut us eat o£ world markets. In the States, re -opening of wage contracts and the hiking of wages automatically follow any increase in the Cost of Living Index. In Canada, the operation of this .system is not quite so automatic — reason tendo, we are glad to say, to playa greater part. The United States is virtually self- contained -- depends far less on ex- port trade than we do. On the other hand, one dollar out of every three in Canada's national income eomes front our export trade — rine job in every three depends on it. Farmers cannot forever stand ris- ing prices in the things they have to buy. When' rising wages operate to "up" the price of everything the fanner must buy, farm costs go up. If in his prices lie cannot compete .in the export market, Canada lases the market. The fanner, deprived of his foreign market, cannot buy goods at home made by •Canadian workers. The wonkers in turn lose their mark- et anti their jobs. Canadian farmers feel at the mom- ent they are Sitting pretty, with bulk grain exports maintained by Canad- ian credits and government market- ing. But es Graham Towers pointed out recently in his Bank of Canada report; the credits cannr.c last for- ever and sooner or later .Oanadiaus will be back to compotitien against other countries in world markets. Wage,increasee avit1teut increased production boost the cost .al' every- thing Air everybody. We think that farmers and other working folk a- like neer', eight now, to take .a good look at the simple economics hi the, current situation — for here, if we do not watch out for our overseas markets, lie the seeds of that "recess- ion" or depression which agitators who may be bringing is on predict so glibly. Let its not kick ourselves in the teeth, a Advertise your livestoelt in The NEWS -RECORD. One cent a word, From m Our � Early 1 Files 25 YEARS AGO THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD Thursday, May 4. 1922 J. A. Ford, W. Clement, W. Hollo- way, F. Jenkins, H, W. Gould. E. Rozell, H. B, Chant, J.,+Sehoenhals, H. E. :Rorke, and 0. H. Verner were=ibi ,Seaforth attending a Masonic meet- ing. W. T. Hawkins and G. W. Draper have been elected delegates to the Grand Lodge. and R. W. Gould and G. E. Hall to the district meeting by the local Odd Fellows lodge. It. H. Johnson was out fishing yesterday Ialfternoon and came back with a string of 13 Ispeekled trout. St. P'aul's Dramatic Society Pre- sented a play on Tuesday evening to a full house. Rev. .C. L. Billsey dir- ected the play and the following took part: Misses J. Woods, A. Combe, M. Quiff, and I. Draper and Messers B. Sloman. S. Taylor, 12, Walton, and W. Hovey. J, W. Ward has opened up a har- ness. shop in the old Normandie rest- aurant, Thompson—Lavin At the Method- ist .parsonage, Holmeeville, on April 27, 1922, by Rev, J. W. Johnston, Lottie •E. G. Levis, daughter of Ed- ward? Levis to Fired B. Thompson of the Bayfield Line. . Miss Maud Torrance will assist In the choral society concert in Hensen to -morrow. Willis Cooper, a student at the school of Practical Science, Toronto, is spending the summer holiday with his parents Mr. and'i Mrs. A. T.. Cooper. Jacob Taylor, Toronto, is in town this week. * * * THE CLINTON NEW ERA Thursday, May 4, 1922 •Rev. Clarence McKinnon, Halifax, the former chaplain of the 161st bat- talion. was the guest speaker at the anniversary services in Willis Pres- byterian church. Many of his .former comrades greeted him and the chureh. was crowded for both services. The special music included: The choir sang two anthems with Mrs. Chowen singing the solo part and Mrs. Me- Murehue, Miss Helen Roberton, . A. Mitchell and G. D. Roberton singing a quartette part; a ladies' quartette composed of Mrs, McMurchie, 1VIrs. Choeven, Miss Stewart and Miss Dow- ser; and a male quartette composed of A. Mitchell, W, Match, A. Merner and G. D. Roberton. Miss Maud Torrance was at the organ. Mr. and Mrs. James Reynolds aro rotiring as manager and matron of Huron County Home after serving for four years. A. Mitchell is having his house on Albeit St. reshingled; Miss E. J. Becker is having her cottage on Mary DIES ON 90TH BIRTHDAY s DUNGANNON — Mrs. Elizabeth Robb, who had been in frail health r for a number of years, died peace - e fully shortly •after midnight of her t birthday, Sunday. A family gather - asp had 'been planned to observe leer birthday that day, but the expected celebration took the form of a death- bed vigil. $he was born on the farm now owned by W. J. Robb, a nephew on concession 6. West Wawanesh Township anti spent all her life in this vicinity. 0 CUTS PRICES BRUSSELS -M. Wineberg is of- fering all goads in his store at a ten per cent. reduction, The scheme was planned for a ten-day period' but in view of the marked increase in business Mr. Wineberg has decid- ed to extend the period to a fort- night and possibly longer. He esti- mates increase in business in the .first four days at 40 per cent. Working Dollars Help The Housewife LOW-COST LOAN FINANCE HOME IMPROVEMENT "Lady wish a pian" -- that's the modern .housewife. She appreciates the advantages of modern plumbing, hot -and -cold running water, and the new labour-saving appliances in a home —making for pleasant, happy living. That's why her plans include a. visit with her husband to the Bank of Montreal. She knows the B of M Personal Loan Plan has helped thrifty planners to benefit from bhe savings that can often be effected by buying things for cash. Jf you are in a position to repay, it is easy to get a personal loan from the B of M for any useful punpose. The law Cost will surprise you—only 27e a month for a $100 loan, repay- able in twelve •monthly .instalments, Of course, your can borrow more or less than $100 at the same propor- tionate rate, for a &hotter or longer Period — and there are no extra charges•. Don't let the lack of ready cash interfere with your home improve - anent programme. Drop in and see W. H. Robinson. manager, or Mr. Maier, accountant, at the is of M. You will find them interested in your problems, and glad to 'help you — in strict confidence, •of course. adv.181) Y ll er:ire..+. Visit Our Store for the Finest of -Gifts Gifts Mother Will Always Cherish We have a wide range of varied and lovely merchandise that will make grand Mother's Day Gifts, We will assist you in every way when making your selection. W. N. Counter Counters for Finer Jewellery for Over Half a Century in Timson County: St. which is occupied by William Cochrane, • painted; John Ford is heaving his house reshingled. Mr. and Mrs. George Roberton were in Brussels this week visiting the former's brother-in-law James Ball- antyne Who has been ill. Mrs. Andrew Porter, Goderich, is visitingher i e sister Mrs. A. J. Tyndail. Mrs. Ephraim Brown has been visiting her daughter Mrs. Gordon Curtis, Forest. J. A. Sutter and W. J. Miller at- tendee a Football meeting in Sea - forth on Tuesday. Mr. and 'Mrs. W. T. O'Neil have re- turned from spending the winter in Florida. ** 5 40 YEARS AGO CLINON NEWS, 1907)RD -R7DCCI Thursday,-TMay 2 ,Miss Greene's Sunday School class THE Igave the programme at the Epworth league meeting in Wesley church. These teldng part were: Clifford Andrews, Morley Hall, Victor Doher- ty, Edgar Pattison, Willie Twitchell, Leonard Harland, ,Ray Cantelon, W. Oook, Edmond Nichol, and Edward Fox. The officers of the Lawn Bowling Club are: Honorary president, John Raneford; president, William Jack- son; vice president, C. E, Dowding;' secretary, W. Brydone; treasurer, G. D. McTaggart; Grounds committee,. J, :Hunter, J E: 'Courtin, W. J. Stev- 1 enson; entertainment committee, J. IB. Hoover, J. Fair, T. Jackson, Jr. The officers of the senior league of Ontario St. church are: president, Miss Lucy Stevens;secretary, Will Kerr; • assistant Hartley Watts; treas- urer, MillsShipley; 1st vice president f W. S. R. Holmes; 2nd vice president, !Miss• Hattie Courtice; 3rd vice presid- ' ent, Miss Mary Dawson; 4th wee president, Mrs. McMurray; Pianist, Miss Effie Jackson; assistant, Miss Elva Wiltse. D. L. Macpherson has bought the' J. P. Tisdali residents on Rattenbury et, ,and it is expected that Aft. Gundry has leased it and will move in shortly Mr, and Mrs. Fred ,Match and fam- ily visited Auburn friends on Sun- day. Miss Broder, Morrisburg, is 'visit- ing her sisters Mrs. G. 1). and Mrs. M. D. McTaggart. * . THE .CLINTON NEW ERA Friday, May ', 1907 Successful students at the London Medical College (include: W. G. Ship- ley, W..,Aikenhead. A. R. Gifford, R. Worthington and C. Savers. H. P. and W. J. Plams•teel are fix- ing up their store recently vacated by A. R. Smith. They expect to be open next week and the store will be known as Pluaneteel Bros. About 30 friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Cuninghame and honoured Miss Lillie Millar by presenting her with •a gold headed umbrella prior to her departure for Chicago. e. ' P SAYS: Somebody is going to pay for your Life Insuranc=i, whether you 'buy it or not. When yoer life stops. your earning power steps and, if you haven't provided a protective fund during your working life, your dependents must start earning for them- selves. A hard way for them to "pay for" Insurance you failed to get. LET'S TALK THIS OVER Basil B. Pocklington Rattenbury St. Phone 473. `'A / ASSURANCE COY„". • air Harold Piiokett received a "nasty wound last week. Tho pitch' fork he was usipg slipped and ran into his foot just above his thee. 4VIr'and Mrs. George Roberton have moved into Miss alcBrien's house. Mao William McEwen has moved into the house 11r. Robberton vacated, H. Oolclough, a student at Wycliffe College, has been successful in his examinations. Walter Holmes has his left hand bound sip. While ,cleaning his gun the cartridge shell went off cutting very badly the index and second fingers on his left hand. Two days previous he injured the thumb of the right h nd and it too is bound up. W. J. Elliott has added five new buggies to his •livery equipment, ;Miss (Mary Mitetell has been visit- ing her sister Mrs. Kyle, xfippen. A. J. Holloway is in Tillsonburg organizing a came of the C. Os' F. Harold Wiltse :has left for Winn- ipeg. Man., where he intends going into the read estate business. 'Ilii 014 Our charges are -moderate — you pay no more in using Beattie Funeral' Service . . . . yet have the con- venience and advantages of our Funeral Home and - Chapel together with .personal service of the highest standard. The Beattie Funeral Home Geo. B. Beattie Rattenbury 51. E. Clinton Save Valuable Woollens * * We Now Have L'lenty of DEE-TEE Moth Crystals Invaluable for woollens, furs, rugs, and upholstered furniture. SURE DEATH TO MOTHS in an stages—Eggs, Larvae and adult moth's. 39c lb. Get your Formaldehyde now — 35c lb. W. S. R. HOLMES YOUR REXALL DRUG STORE 0545 WHEN we were a bit younger, "it ain't hay" was a smart way of saying chat the money involved was really important. We'll wager the man who coined the phrase was not a farmer. Be- cause a farmer would see that there is a lot of similarity between the hay in his mow and important money ... money in the bank. For the wise farmer stores hay— not just enough for a mild winter, but enough for the longest, most severe one, And the wise saver provides not only forthe expenditures he plans "MY HAND" /tl A NVION 54(5ANS . for money to spend wisely on worth- while things ... but for the unfore- seen emergency—the unexpected opportunity. During the war years, nearly half a million more Canadians realized that setting aside money in a savings account at the B of M was sound commonsense—like the farmer put- ting hay in his barn. That makes a million and a half B of M depositors following a policy that is at once in dee hest interests of the individual depositor and in the best interests of the nation. For money in the bank doesn't lie idle. Ir works constantly in two ways. Ir works for the saver and it works for national prosperity -pro. viding, by loans and investment, the capital that creates employment. It helps to produce goods ... so pro- duce prosperity. BANK of MONTREAL Clinton Branch: W. H. ROBINSON, Manager Londesborough (Sub -Agency): Open Monday and Thursday' WORKING WITH CANADIANS 11,1 EVERY WALK OF LIFESINC12 1817