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Clinton News-Record, 1947-05-22, Page 2,N A MON "NAG5Nt TWO CLINTON THTTRISTIrAY;, IMAM' 22; 194T .Clinton News -Record Tice Clinton New Era The Clinton News -Record Established 1866 Established 18788 Amalgamated 1924 ,rUDLt ILE'D>EVERY THURSDAY AT C,iLENTO!N ONTARIO, CAINiAIDA In the Heart of Huron County t the Interests of the Town of Clinton ' l'aliiTo cutout Newspaper Devo ed to p and Siurounding Ilistriot MEMBER: ,sem Canadian Weekly Ontario -Quebec„ �( , NA ,.r Division,, CW NA. .Associationmay.--,. advance --Canada and Great SUBSCRIPTION RATEE:S:, Payable in, Britain; $2 a year; United States and Foreign: $2.50 a year. Authorized as second class nail, Post Office Department, Ottawa Advertising Rate and Detailed Oiren ation Cards on Request e lL S. ATKEY - - Editor and Publisher THURSDAY, MAY 22, 1947 ONTARIO BATTLES THE TRAFFIC TOLL 0 nitario is now in a grim and !steady battle against the baffle accident toll and is • 'caning' for re- cruits. Residents of Huron County should be in the f orefrorit of this campaign. This ils the time- of year when traffic toll mounts most rapidly, so safety efforts across the Provihjice are being intensified with the hope of keeping the death and personal injury losses below the` tragic totals reached in 1941 when 801 persons were killed and nearly 15,000 injured. The outlook is not too hopeful. Traffic accidents are already climbing rapidly and the worst accident months of the year are yet to come. Traffic is now at a record 1iigh an Ontario has over 1,100,000 licensed drivers. There has been a sharp increase in "collision" accidents due to the "conflict" between new and old cars on the roads; new cars are involved in a surprising number of a,ccidents. The one bright spot is that Ontario may be able to "hold the line" against the rising accident hazards; but it will take. a united and continued effort for everybody to do it. That, at least, is the opinion of the Hon. George Doucett, Minister of Highways. Last year, despite a great increase and a record tourist trade, the provincial death and injury totals were considerably below 1941 and the 6 -year average up to and including that year. But Mr, Doucett doesn't think that is any excuse for complacency. "Accidents hazards are increasi'n'g so rapidly that nothin'g short of a most determined and steady effort by ail of us will be sufficient to keep the traffic toll from rising to its old level's and beyond. Not only must each of us drive safely and walk safely ourselves, we have to use our personal influences to keep everybody safety conscious." From provincial levels down to small municipalities in many parts of the province, serious efforts are getting underway to check the traffic toll. The 'Ontario Safety League, With many years of public service, under its new ,president, J. H. Stappells, is intensifying and expanding its work on traffic and other forms of safety. 0 0 0 YARRNA .:. race"'oldcalledl Mrs. B. Keys, Br u on Mrs. Hart, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. 'H. Thompson and son were _ guests of the foeiner's, sister, Mrs. L. Beatty, Sunday. Mr, and Mrs. G. V. Raymond, Lon- don, spent Sunday at the home of Mrs, M. G. Beatty, and Miss Mossop. Mrs, Robert Stephenson, visited with. Miss M. Reid, Monday. Mrs. Cole, in coanpany with her daughter-in-law and grandson Alvin Cole, Cro'tnarty, called on the for- mer's sister, Mrs. M, 0 Beatty. on Sendlay. Presented Play The Young People of Varna and Goshen Church presented the play "Petticoat Ranch. in l(tppeu United Church on. Monday night. St. John's WA The WA of St. John's Church met at the ,hone of Mrs. J. F. Smith last Friday afternoon. The ladies quilted a quilt in the Township ?null after which they repaired to the hone of Mrs. Smith where a very tasty sup- per was served by the hostess ,as- sisted by her daughter, Mrs. Cud - more of Hohnesville. Varna WMS a The May meeting of Varna WMS was held in the church with the president, Mrs. Lee McConnell. pre- siding. After the opening hymn, the program from the monthly was followed. Mrs. W. Johnston. Mrs. S. 1ICeys, Mrs. Filed Reid and mem- bers offered prayer The hymn, "In Christ there is no east or west," was sung. Roll call was answered with word life. Text word for June is to be help. Mrs. W. Stephenson and Mrs. George Reid each gave interest- ing reports of Presbyterial at Exeter. Mrs. Ben Keys, who was about to move to Brucefield. was presented with a parting gift. Mrs. Fred Reid read the address and Mrs. Sherlock Keys made the presentation. 'Mrs. S, Keys 'was made a life member of the Society by her aunt, Miss Maude Stirling, Bayfield Appreciation of this was expressed, by treasurer. Mrs. George Reid. The closing hymn was "For the Beauty of the Earth," and Miss Hern pronounced the Bene- diction. A. social hour was spent. THE CONSUMER'S TURN T he efforts of. certain women's groups to promote a buyers' strike in Canada are unlikely to be suc- cessful, uc- essfu c u l, comments ents The Printed Word. The tactics Of the groups seem to smack of Communist influence, and Canadians are getting bored by the Communists, to say the least. The Communist influence behind the ,major strikes has been obvious, and it is insulting the general intelligence for the same persons to organize protests against the inevitable increase in prices that they them- selves brought about. • This is not to say that a buyers' strike is an im- possibility. Such a strike occurred spontaneously in 1920, and prices came down with a rush. The point about that strike was that it was spontaneous. Consumers almost overnight realized that it might be better to save a tittle money for a rainy day than to squander it on merchandise they didn't really want. Phe atrociously colored silk shirts that had been 'creaked to attract the wages of munition workers were left on the merchants' shelves. People stopped buying luxuries entirely and became reluctant even to buy necessaries. Prices came down ,because there were cancellations of orders on a fango scale and merchants would not re- order until ,they could get prices salt which they could be cure of passing, on the goods to the public. As orders ,;ill off at the factories, ?workers were laid off or had their hours reduced and their incomes shrank accordingly. The incident was a striking illustration of the fact that, in the long run, the consumer is the boss. There are signs that he is again feeling his power. We may yet see the day when an employer will feel safe in firing a clerk who makes the common error of regarding customers only as nuisances to be suppressed. © 0 EDITORIAL COMMENT Thought for Today Ignoran'ce never settles a question. © 0 0 Summer officially opens a month from to -diary. Where, oh where, has spring been hiding her pretty head? O © 0 Here's a little ditty we learned when we were young, and it probably applies now as well as then: "The 24th of May's the Queen's Birthday, If you don't give us a holiday, We'll all run away." 0 In presenting 'a series of 'articles designed to pro- duce a better understanding between the RCAF Station here and the townspeople, The NEWS -RECORD sincerely hopes the desired purpose will be achieved. The third such 'article is published today. O 0 0 !Considerable "dumping," some of itt of a rather unsavoury nature, has been taking place in Clinton Com- munity Park, and the whole mess lies exposed ,to the elements, It is absolutely imperative rthat some disposition be made of it at 'once—either through proper covering over in the thole, er through removal. A public park should be a place of beauty rather tih'am an eyesore. From Our Early Files 25 YEARS AGO, THE CLINTON: NEIWS.RsiCO.I4D; Thu.nsdiayr 'Mee 23; 1907 ,Among the business men who 'at tended the 'meeting which formed: the business men's assoeiation: were: Dr. F. A. Axon, T:, Beacom A..,D- Beaton, Dr. N. BaII, W. J. Crooks, A. T. Cooper, S. S. Cooler; R... J. Cauff, H. B. Combe, 0. E. Dowding, B, J. Givbbings, F. R. Hodgins, J. Bt Hoover, It. Holmes, Fred Jackson, W. Jackson,. W. J. 'Mitchell, E. M. MaLean, J. W. Newcombe, H. T. Rance, Di. J. W. Shaw, Perry. Flinn, steel, W. Walker, W. T. O'Neil, A. McKeon, W. A. McConnell; W. W. Nimens, Dr. C. W. Thompson, and W. H. Hellyar; IAI combination team of the. Bhnkers and Jackson Mfg. CO. defeated a team from the CCI at baseball. t6=14. Lineups were: Comibiiratier — W. Johnson, e; C. Sheppard, p; C. Dowding, lb; A. Alexander, 215; W. Rattenbwray, 3b; S. Jackson, ss; C. Hall, If; H. D. MaeKenzie, ,cf.; C. Wilken, rf. C.C.I.—•W. Taylor, c; L. Manning, p; C. Copp, lb; C. 14 Lac.. rinerson, 2b; J. Ruanlball, 3b; B. Man- ning, se; R. Mackenzie, if; Stewart, ef; Oantelon, if. T. McLeod' was umpire. Dr. Axon and Messrs, Constantine. Crooks; Alexander, W. leattenbury and C. Sheppard were in Seafertli attending .a football' game. Markets: Wheat 80e; peas 76'c to 7'7c; barley 45e to 4Te; butter, 16c; oats 38c to 40c; eggs 15c to 16c: dive hogs $6.60. John Mulholland has gone to Mit- chell where he has accepted' a position. Miss Nettie Beacom, and' her napli= ew Eimer Beacom are visiting in Toronto. J, B. Hoover was in London on Monday attending an executive meet- ing of the Woodmen of the World. GODERICH TOWNSHIP Mr. and 'Mrs. D. L. Stephenson were guests on Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Welsh. Mr. and :Mrs :Wilbert Johnson are getting nicely settled in their cottage at 'Deer Lodge, Baytfield, for the 40 YEARS AGO 1 MK; CLINTON NEWS-REIC,ORII Thursday,, May 26; 1922 iMiss Hunter, Mss:•'lewartha} Mrs., Shanahan; Mi s Mason, Mrs. Cooper, Mrs.. Brydone, Mrs, MdMurray( Mrs. 3ianmimg iMi. and Mrs. W. Piiumteel, Mrs.. Sharp.; 'Mass Walkinshaw, Miss Grainger and DV. Gaudier. were ill Listowel looking over the hospital ' in that town.. NLiss Bessie Moirish•is assisthig the 'Clinton Hardnvare 'and Furniture 06. with their office work for a few we'eits,• Clinton Football toam"was defeated four to nothing' at Briicefield. Clinton Lineup was: goal, W. . McDougall'.; banks, J. Innes; J, Lhidsay; halfbacks M. and D. McDoue'ell; E. Cooter; For- wards Morgan Cook, Pearson, .Soh- oenhals. Dale; sub, McKenzre. Cioden- 45tephenson—.At the. Rid= out St. ,Methodist parsonage on Wed- nesday, May 17, by Rev. J. A. Agnew, Vera E. Iyleungest daughter of"Mr. and' Mis. Artliur 13. Sltepliensor, Clinton, to Edward George 'Cr•.oden, son of "Mr.. and Mis. Albert Croden, London. Jaelt Bio clen was in Toronto' over 1lie 24411. Mr. and' MMi•s. B: J. Gibb'in:gs are vitieing in Toronto; 'Ml's, Quinn, Londesboro, has been visitiing her sister, Mies: W: T. Hernnan. Mb. and Mrs. J: A. Irwin and Miss.. Ruby -spent the 24th visiting the formev's brother Rev: R: Fulton Irwin Luelcnow: Mr. and Mrs. N: A. Plioenix and• family; I amilton; are• visiting .at the lady'•s home, that of•Mis. R. T Cltrff. Miss Hattie Baker, Fullerton, is vititin,g Miss Florenee CimiirgiSatne. THE CLINTON NI3W; ERA Thursday, May 26, 1922 Frank Pennebaker has passed' his final year in pharmacy. Fred McTaggart, who is attending St. Andrew's College, Toronto, won first prize throwing a cricket ball at the ;annual athletic meet of the college. 'She officers of Ladies Lawn Bowl- ing Club are President Mrs. J. Me - rstll " � '' Sla ff ar ;restaurant •at an rluCorrYral luncheon, when a R1as!iness- Men'e Ass soaiation. was formed 'with the fol-' lowing officers: President,' E. Holmos,• vice-president, Dr.. Shaw;. seeretary, J. W. Newcombe; execu- tive, ii: ,Ft, ilodgins,..P. Jackson, W. T. O'Neil,. H T. Ranee C. E. Dowd- ing and Eli.. C: W, Thompson. • The ward chairmen in connection with the campaign .in aid' of Clinton Thresher (33. .are:. 5 . Andrews 5.. M. McLean; St. James', F. R, Hodg- ins; ,St. Jbluila S.•S..Ceoper,,a'ndrSt', George's, M. D. McTaggart., IA4rthur L1witohehl has taken the house on Huron ,St. vacated by Miss Heywood. ,Charles Cook has taken a position with Kasn Organ Co: at Woodstock: He has sold' his house on Albert St., to Isaac Brownlee; coning summer. Murchie; secretary, •Miss A. Howson; Mr. and Mrs. Phil. Heitbohnner treasurer, :Miss J. Robertson; tom - and Neva, Stratford, spent the week- inittee, Mrs. Sharp, Mrs. Fair and end at their cottage, "Cedar Hollow" Mrs. Coanbe. at Lane O'Pines Beach. John Snyder passed away at his Mrs. Vera Barry and Mrs. Grace late residence, Albert St. He was Livermore of Detroit, are spending a twice married, first to Rebecca Baer few weeks with their mother. Mrs. who predeceased him, in 1898, and A, 13. Stephenson and Mr. and Mrs. latterly to Miss Agnew who survives. D. L. Stephenson, Huron Road. Also surviving are one son Levi on the Maitland Concession. Pallbearers were William, Harvey and Samuel Snyder and Fletcher Fisher. Rev. S. Anderson officiated. Mrs. R. A. Bell is improving her property; E. G. Courbice is having his 'house reshingled; .ltlrs. Smith, Huron .St„ is having a. new cement walk laid; Harry Cook, North St., is ,having a kitchen'built at ,the bade of his house. Janes Livermore has been visiting in Toronto. Mrs. W. Gunn, Mrs. J. E. Hogg 1311., and Mrs. Arthur Welsh are putting the finishing toue:nes on their summer cottage "West EE" and will have it ready for holiday occupants. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Rathwell on. the birth of a wee daughter on Sunday. Service at St. .Tames Service in ,St. Janes Church will he held at 9.30 a.m. (DST), com- mencing Sunday, May .25. New Summer Home - Thomas Dunbar, Lambeth, and Barry Dunbar spent last week erect- ing the founacition .of their new and Mrs. James Scott attended a summer hone at Lane O'Pines Beach. meeting of the W. M. S.,in Seaforth. Mr. and Mrs. Will Addison. Lon- Mr. and Mrs, George Roberton and desboro, spent Sunday with Me. and Mrs. ,Chowen and son have been visit - Mrs. Charles Wallis. ing in Brussels. ALTERATION SALE Due to remodelling our store, fine plaster dust has soiled the eases of our new Wind Instruments. OLDS MARTIN REYNOLDS 20% off NOBLET CUNDY-BETTONEY We will give 20% off during May. Your old Instrument taken as trade-in. Colne early as there are only a few available. D'ERINA DEACON,MUSIC SIIOPPE 242 DUNDAS ST. LONDON, ONT. Met. 6072 * * *' THE CLINTON NEW ERA Friday, May • 24, 1907 - Dr. and Mis. Giron have lef4 on a trill> to the Old' Country and!' will' he gone for several' weeks. About 40' bnsTness men met at' Investing. in Health' is Investing in Happiness B' of M' Personal' Loans Help. Ifealtli Plans at Lbw- Cost J: H. Callander,. well-known in Clinton and sen -in-law of .S.• Davis, piass become- the proprietorof the Ponitry Advocate et Betroiia, Robert King, son of Walter King,. who has:' been taking, a. course at. Clinton Business College,, has gone to Walkerton 'where he will have charge of the business eollege which. is, being, started, by Mi, Spotton, Da•, Evans ihaa-- moved in to the house on Albert St: recently occupied by. Dr. Thompson.. Mises • Ramat; Rathwell:,ia' v'sittmg in. London. Mrs. Conroe and' ,Miss' Gmymbe are. visiting Mi. and Mrs: W. U. Lator- nell; 5t. • Thomas:. Miss Hunter is nursing:' a patient. at: Varma.. Rex. Clhowen ha,s returned 4 to • his, hie ne•ofrom•r Graveuhurst:. ' EXPERIENCED) PERSONAL. SERVICE' Any- hour' of the day -or` night—iii- your home, your church; or" our quiet, homelike, Funeral' Chapel': The' Beanie' Funerals Home Geo. E. Beattie R5ttenbury St. E. Clinton, Tee human body is like a machine• —it needs constant refuelling, and a' little overhauling now and then. But, unlike a machine, the body parts are not always r'eplec"bile. That's why Ws wise not to defer too long the check-up tliet seems to lie called' for every now end then, At s':n^li times, a Balk of',Montreai' Personal Loan can provide the ready cash to finance your health plans. The 13 of IGC is Clad to lend honey For any reasonable purpose to those, in a position to repay. And the cost is very lbw: 'Thu can borrow $100, repayable to 'twelve tnont1il'y instalments, for only 27e a month—a rate equal to 6* per an- num. Of course, you cad borrow less or more than $100; for shorter or 1'onger periods, at the same rate. Jf yau need' money for personal' requirements. drop hi and discuss your needs with W. H. Rubinson.'. wow local B' of 11I' manager, or the accountant, Mr, Miller. You will' find' that if you• have a reasonable plhlr for repayment, they will be glad to assist you ---in strict confidence, of coarse. adv. 21-16• Sal& Continues Until Saturday, May 31 as advertised on ail Jewellery, lovely Dresser (Sets, Silverware, Crystal ware, Electric Appliances, Clocks, Watches, Rings, Diamonds, Pearls, Leather Goods, Pen and Pencil Sets, Earrings, Bracelets, Pendants, etc., all reduced 10% off regular prices. Many specials 'still available rat Savings of 15% to 25%. You save real money on ell 'these items --{be to see them. Additional Special items wial be added from time to time and also new goods as received. Watch our Window closely during this 10% Sale period. Anticipate your future needs and Gifts and Save as anany are doing. sure W. N. Counter Counters for Finer Jewellery for Over Half a Ceutury in, Huron County 1 Sell... SECURITY andPElICEOFMINi That's a broad claim —so perhaps I should say that Confedera- tion Life Association, which I represent, really provides this Security and Peace of Mind through its various types of life insurance and_pen- sion plans. If you' need insurance protection (and most people do), 1 shall be glad. to help you to work our your plans. Before you insure, consult Confederation Life Assaeiatltn J. R. BUTLER, Representative CLINTON Adrienne Toiletries', Nationally Known for enhancing Personal Charm, Beauty and . Refiitemenit- Face Powder, Rouge;. Lipstick,. P :rfulne,, Toilet Water;, Bath Salts and' itic urn- Sold; only: at YOI7x.REN.ALF., STORE', W • Sk, R. 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