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Clinton News Record, 1945-12-20, Page 2PAGE -Two. I to News-Recofd The Clinton New Era Established 1865 The Clinton News -Record Established 1878 Amalgamated 1924 PUBLISHED EVERY„ THURSDAY AT CLINTON, ONTARIO, CANADA "The Hub of Huron County" An Independent Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of the Town of Clinton and Surrounding District. MEMBER: Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association. ' Subscription Rates: In Canada and Great ,Britain, $1.50 a year in advance; in United States, $2.00 a year in advance; single copies five cents, R. S. ATKEY 11.I L, TOMLINSON Editor and Business Manager Plant Manager THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1945 PEACE ON EARTH, GOODWILL TO MEN! heard the bells on Christmas. Day I • Their old familiar carols play, And wild. and sweet. The words repeat Of peace on earth, •goodwill to men!" And in despair I bowed my head; "There is no peace cm earth," I said; "For hate is strong,, And mocks the song iDf peace on earth, goodwill to men!" Then pealed the bells more loud and deep; "God is not dead, nor doth He sleep! ;The Wrong shall fail, The Right prevail, With. peace on earth, goodwill t' men." —HENRY WADSW'ORTH LONGFELLOW "GIIORY TO GOD ON HIGHEST• " Carols were first sung 'in streets in .the year 1224 ,i but since that first Christmas when -the angels sang' "Glory to God on Highest," music has been a vital part of the holiday season, and schools, churches and homes • ring with joyous hymns and songs. When we think of°Christmas we think of the pictures you see on Christmas cards of 'houses almost 'buried in snow, candles burning in windows, and carolers grouped around a ,doorway, singing with all their hearts to the (distant peal of church' bells. Christmas must have been picturesque in those days with no automobiles whizzing by but just the merry jingle of sleigh bells. "Harkthe Herald Angels Sing" was written in 1730 by Charles Wesley, younger brother of John Wesley, who founded the Methodist denomination, but was not published until 1856. Inspiration for the poem carne to Wesley as he walked to church. one Christmas morning. Bishop Phillip Brooks, rector of the Holy Trinity church in' Philadelphia., _ was asked by his Sunday school children to write a Christmas song, so in 1868 he produced "Oh Little Town of Bethlehem." After writing the hymn, ' he went to the church organist and asked him to furnish a thine. The organist, Lewis H. Redner, says the air cane to him• in a Christmas dream, and it was finished for the next day's services.. But most beloved of all Christmas music is "Holy Night, Silent Night," written, we are told, `by Father Josef Mohr,, who found himself without means of music for the Christmas services because mice had eaten the bellows of the church organ. Father Josef was greatly troubled over the calamity, and as he returned from administering rites to a dying woman he stood on a hilltop, ;at midnight, and it came to him that it must have been just such a silent night that the Christ child was born, so he went home and composed the words to our famous Christmas hymn. Q 0 © , EDITORIAL COMMENT ' Thought for Today -7 -The man too busy to take ears of his health is like the mechanic too busy to take care of his tools, That we have the privilege of living in this fertile section of a land such as Canada is something for :which we can praise God and ,be truly thankful at this glad Christmastide! 4 CHRISTMAS RHYME I've just decided to write something, To help pass away the time; Well, I think I'll write about"Christ mss," And call• this,'' "A ChristmasRhyme." 2; I'll write something to make us merry, Something to make us feel care-' ; Somethingfreethat' will lessen our 'sor- rows,- Something good for "you and mel" The past year has been an eventful, one, With a new one almost hese; Let us hope and trust that "Peace ' on Earth," Will take place, this coining year. 4. "Let us smile" and try to be happy, Feast, joke, dance,oi sing a song; Father, mother and the , children all, When Christmas day conies along,' 5. Laugh, and your friends twill Laugh with" you, Weep, and you' . may weep alone; "Christmas time is time for rejoicing," Do not sigh or try to moan. ' 6., ' May "Santa Clans" bring ;ioy with good things, 'For the young' and for the old; And sgmething for the "returned soldier," )3e it silVer or be it geld. ' (A boy asked me, "Who's Santa Claus Mother?" I said, "Well I guess •r don't know." ue replied, "Why it is `Merry' Christ - You mustmasl be awfully slow!') 8. Let us keep up the "Christmas,spirit," Br being kind to each other; "Mankind was purposely ' placed on Earth," • For to help one .another. "Now. to each and all of my readers, T wish you much Christmas cheer; Also health, wealth and happiness, Throughout this coming New Year, —By Harry Holford, Clinton, Ont. o Wartime Prices Board Answers {Questions Concerning Regulations there any way in Which our club may obtain extra rations of sugar and butter for a reception we are having for returning ex-seiv:co- men? A. --because of the large number of such receptions being held. and , the possible •heavy demands on aI- ready short supplies of both these commodities,. no extra allowance is made for such is purpose. If club menthol's wish to contribute part of their own rations,* "they;may do so. Q.—What rationed commodities may a Canadian take into the United States when'going there on a visit? A—Xou willrequire an export per- mit for neat of . all kinds and for dressed poultry. Butter and preserves may be taken out to the value of $5„ over which an export permit is requifed. Sugar up to five- pounds may he taken without a permit. Ap- plications for permits are made to Export Permit Branch, pept. of Trade and Commerce, 220 Queen Stseet, Ottawa, *. e. Q, ---How does a Canadian discharg- ed from the United States armed forces, obtain a priority. for tho purchase of a suit? `A,–•Ast the present time priority Suit certificates are being issued only to members of the Canadian armed forces. Q.-I am invited to a formal New Year's Eve party. May I buy a long dress? A.—The - regulations . against the manufacture of long dresses have been removed and they may be made now in any color,. 5 5 * Q, -Last yeas- we ..had a Christ- Teas dimmer at -a Hotel and paid $1.25 for each Meal.). This year the price asked for. the same type of meal is $1.50. Isn't there any, price control on meals'? A.—Yes. This Hotel may not in- crease its price over the 1941 • level unless it obtains special permission from the 1Xrartiine Prices end Trade Bard. If you will send the•name'of the hotel we shall he glad to have the matter investigated. Clinton Town Council deserves commendation for its feat in being able to report ..a surpliis of tabout $5,000' for 1945. Arrears of taxes, due prior to this year, . a count to only $782.63.° O .©..0+ Congratulations are in order to ,R. G.' Thompson the highly -esteemed Clerk of Goderich Township,, who has completed34 yeare es 'a municipal official ---11' as tax cal lector and 23 as Clerk. O © Q The cooperation of our 'advertisers and "correspon- dents in providing their "copy early for this Special Chgistmaas Edition, is greatly ap ..predated ;, We should be thankful for 'Similar treatment in the next'two holidaiy weeks, 0 0. d Til staff and students of Clinton Collegiate Institute'; are t6 he congratulated' mostheartily for theix';very fine- 'presenta'tion at'the Cor meiicemeft E erases :'Thursday*;;',' and Friday evening last. The capacity attendance attested to ` the evergreen popiilarity of ,this' annual event: 01r. ©: 0 :' ' Canada's Members sof Parliament apparently'do not believe in any 'faity Santa Claus for they ::took things-iivto their own bands ,gird voted themselves air additieiial $2,000 "expense ,allowance'—taxfree, if y;ou please. Christmas gift to take liorne to tie imhife"and"'lciddieet' Shortage of Turkeys - Due to Abnormal Demand According• to Agricultural Depart- ment officials at Ottawa, a shortage of .Christmas• turkeys in various centres in the Dominion is due to "a terrifically abnormal demand, particu- larly frons urban centres, "This, demand, arising from many factors, has been still further height- ened by the ,requirements of thous- ands of our fighting men returning from overseas," one spolcessnan said. CLINTON iVAW.9-RItaCQ?RD From Our Early 'iles THURSDAY,.DECEMBER. 20, 1945 1 at the Fat Stock Show in Guelph last' week. Mra. • Neil Fox and child of Mor den, Man., arrived last week and are guests of her brother, W. D. Fair. The many friends in town and dis- trict of A. Case, who has conducted the evaporator here for several years, will learn with much regret of the THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, Rev. J. ;George Miller, St, ;Paul's December 16, 1920 Presbyterian Church, Brandon, Man., F. W. Watts`who has been con- has been,notified,that he has been ducting'a marke, t garden'in the east chosenas a Fellow of the Royal part of the town for same time,: is Geological .Society. Rev. Mr. Miller giving up gardening and has entered into a partnership with T. Gibbings in his farming and dairying business, A, Anderson has beenappointed to a foremanship by the G:T:E, at Long- wood, and the family are, moving to that place. .' Seth Fisher, who recently returned from Alberta, has, purchased the Churchill house on 'Mill street. Herman—Caldwell The marriage: took ,place at half past twelve o'clock today at Dunn Avenue Presbyterian church, Toronto, of Miss= Mae Caldwell, ,Londesboro, and T. W. Herman, Olinten. The ceremony: was performed by Rev. A. Logan Geggie and was witnessed by only a few friends. The groonvis one of Clinton's young diusinessnien, is a native of the town, and has resided here nearly all his life, He served in France during the war and on his re- turn went into the tailoring business in partnership with N. Davies. The bride is also well known in Clinton, where she has many!. friends. The Toronto Daily Star now has three lturonians on its business staff, viz: John Bone, East Wawanosh;. Miss Etta McBrien and 'Miss Jean Chidley, Clinton. Huron County made a good showing at the Winter Fair held at Guelph last week, a number of breeders tak- ing prizes for horses and cattle. Among the exhibitors' from this county were such well known breeders as T, McMichael and Son, J. Pother- Ingham, Broadfoot and Sinclair of Iiuilett and Tuckersmith, and Barr of Blyth. Miss Marion Andrews was in Kit- chener over the weekend visiting her sister, Mrs. F. F. •Gillies. Go Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Shipley celebrated the 40th anniver- sary of their marriage. Their daugh- ter and son-in-law and grandchildren took advantage of the occasion to come up in the evening and give them a little surprise. * * * THE CLINTON NEW ERA December 16, 1920 On Wednesday, Tax Collector Fitz- simons informed us that about 2950 was all that was unpaid in 1920 taxes. Earl Gibbons announces that he has taken out an auctioneer's license. ]ie has had 14 years' experience in the West. will lie remembered as a young man who vers' acceptably supplied the sol- pit of Willis -Church, Clinton, during' the later years of Rev. Dr. (Stewart's pastorate. Mrs. J. 11..Seott, Clifford, has been visiting her sister, Mrs. W. S, Downs, being in attendance at the funeral of her niece, little Grace Aileen, on Tuesday. W.N. Manning, London, is in town this week in connection with business with the piano factory. Frank Pennebaker, who is attend- ing College of Pharmacy, Toronto, is home for the Christmas holidays. C. Anderson; London Medical School, is home for the Christmas holidays. Rev. D. N. McManus preached in Blyth Methodist Church last Sunday. Dougald Fotheriogham,, Tucker. smith, took home a prize for his team of horses at Guelph Fair. Ap- pleton Elcoat, also. of Tuekersinith, brought home several prizes for sheep and. Battle at Toroonto Pat Stook Show. * * THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD December 21, 1905 -Mrs. Jos. N. Colelough, concession 11, Goderich Township, sold and de- livered to Cantel'on Bros., on Friday last, 27 turkeys, which had an average weight of 14 pounds. She received 13 cents per pound or. $49 in all. - John Torrance is now license in- speetor for South Huron, an appoint- ment whichhas been ;received with warn approval throughout the riding. John G. Medd has disposed of his barbering business, which he built up by close attention, good work and courteous treatment to his customers. His successor is Fred Whitely, an`ex- pert wielder of the razor and scissors. This week George Baird will con- clude his 45th year as teacher of the school on concession 2, Stanley, and has been re-engaged for 1906 at his present salary, $500. E. M. McLean has 'been elected secretary 'of the Masonic Lodge in succession to Andrew Porter. Hugh Scott, a native of this town, and son of the former librarian of the Public Library, the late ' James Scott, died' in Winnipeg a few days ,ago . Mrs, Thomas Sanderson, Goderich, is the 'guest of Mrs. Frecl Mutch. James Snell, Hullett, was a. judge bit •+' tethng5 CLINTON. PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION LESLIE BALL AUTO SUPPLY Phone 148 . ( G'+b tilClinton MS;,- l 44%. ft.5§y4J C ,VPbW3--C GEORGE C. GERMAN Coal and .Wood Mereliaitt °Phone 208 Conl:'ede ation Late Intukiiitce Member Confederation Club GLENNIE'S LTUNCH death of his wife ,which took,` place last weeks Mr. and Mrs, Geo. Laithewaite, and sons Roy . and Glenn,, arrived last Friday 'from Edinburgh, North Da- kota, and are at " the Murphy hQrme- stead, en concession 16, Godericls Township, Mrs. Laithewaite's old home, To All Our Patrons A Merry CHRISTMAS and 'A Happy NEW YEAR CPVC HARRY J. WAKFER Is your radio ready for the Christmas music? Clinton Radio and Appliances at the White Rose Garage Huron St. • PHONE 465 We pick up and deliver. Clinton Our hearty good wishes at this Christmas Season can only partly express' our appreciation of your business confidence and friendly good will. E.ATTIE'S . Furniture and Funeral Service GEO B. B EATTIE "*3OO'ravRP+awaiZr719re-S1Dti>eler.7Oa,VOr3raOb'aa sar;o^„ratta eems _veryone ants a The gift of gifts this Christmas is es watch ... and there is no finer watch than 'a Sulova! ".'•;ose are Canada's First Choices! GODDESS of TIME . 17 Jewels $3375 GODDESS of TIME 11 jewels $3750 CONRAD ll iowois:' ', $425° ' PRESIDENT.. 21'jewols ., •.:$5251 Merry Peace: Time Crhistnlq:s to 'All an sincere thanks td our :many. .customers for their patronage during 1945. CoutJ;e1's tot "finer Jewellery for Over in Iituron County r-.