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TO THE EDITOR
Brucefield Old Timer
Sees Win for Kennedy
240 W. Park St.,
Lapeer, . Michigan. '
Editor, Huron Expositor:
A Brucefield area friend writes:
"Jim, can you enlighten us here
as to why both your political par-
ties nominated 4tich young men for
the Presidency for the next four
years? Do you not feel that, with
your bases spread out all over the
world, that these fellows are just
a little young to handle such a
dangerous situation?"
Well, after all, the young fel-
lows in question are net exactly
kids. Kennedy, the Democrat, is
43; Nixon, the Republican, is 47.
The way things have been going
lately, most people feel it is time
for a change. It is true that which-
ever one is elected will, when he
takes office in January next, be
the youngest man ever to assume
the U.S. Presidency. I do not
know how come the delegates, so
easily and so cgd'ickly, decided for
Kennedy, but I do know that the
"clique" behind Eisenhower long
ago had settled on Nixon to suc-
ceed Eisenhower,
It is true, of course, that a lot
of our people have been very dis-
satisfied with Eisenhower's, should
I say "reign". For he has appar-
ently regarded the office much as
a monarchy. His first thought
seems always to have been the
golf course, A number of men
around him sort of run the coun-
try, In his lifetirne the late John
Foster Dulles, Secretary of State,
was one of them. When the people
became upset, Ike, as we call him,
would appear on TV and tell us
again: "Have no fear, all is well!"
Then came. Herter as the Dulles
successor: Then came a series of
events like Paris, Tokyo, Cuba,
and so on. I do know from talk-
ing to people from various States
that there is a feeling it is time
to put someone again in 'the Am-
erican White Hogse who will him-
self, run this nation, and do it
boldly, with foreign powers, not
just make syrup-like speeches on
TV when we are losing face all
over the face of the earth.
I have no -idea at the moment
which of the two—Kennedy or Nix-
on—will win in November. But I
Suggest it will be Kennedy. I do
believe from what I hear from peo-
ple from various States, that there
is a suspicion if Nixon is elected
(he has been Ike's vice-president
for eight years) that he will carry
on the same policies as did Eisen-
hower. In other words, the Eisen-
hower "clique" at Washington and
New York will continue to run the
country. And so it will not be at
all surprising . if the folks turn to
Kennedy in order to get rid of the
"old professions" and see if we
can't get back on' "our' feet in de-
' cent -self-respect around the world,
And too, a lot of domestic mat-
ters here at home have suffered
since Harry Truman left the White
House in 1952. The farmer is dis-
couraged—the average farmer, I
mean. Our elderly people on social
security want some free hospital-
ization, and want some of the drug
and doctor bills paid. The Demo-
crats (Kennedy) are in favor of
such a move. There's a lot to be
considered right here at 'home:
Federal Aid to Education is an-
other field shamefully neglected
by Eisenhower. The Republicans
(Nixon) are fearful this time be-
cause the war hero (Eisenhower)
is not a candidate. They, as a par-
ty, realize that Ike received mil-
lions of votes .just because he had
been the Conquering Overall Com-
mander during the late war. But
now,' again, it will be "just a Re-
publican, Nixon" running; and
Democrats are in the majority in
the nation.
My friend further asks: "Do you
think Kennedy's religion will hurt
him?"
No, I don't think so! It is true
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that we have never had a Roman
Catholic President. The Republi-
cans (a .few of them) keep saying
that no Catholic can win but in
this day and age — and seeing
Kruschev push us around as he
has been doing of late—the Ameri-
can voter is around, and when
Yanks get aroused, watch out, the
unusual can happen. From what
I hear from folks from various
parts of the country, voters will
"vote the party" rather than for
"the individual" this time. Ameri-
cans know whichever young man is
elected, he will have at his side.
certain strong men that will guide
him. But the "strong" men of to-.
day around Ike, in the opinion of
millions here, are very weak.
That's our trouble.
Canadians will do well to follow
our campaign closely, it's going
to be a live one right through until
November 8.
Very sincerely,
JIM O'NEILL
WALTON
WMS and WA
The August meeting of the Wo-
men's Association was held on the
lawn of Mrs. Wilbur Turnbull's
home on Thursday With 14 ladies
present. Mrs. Ken McDonald pre-
sided and the theme for the meet-
ing was "Walking With God."
Comment's were given, followed by
prayer. Secretary's report and
correspondence was read by Mrs.
Ron Bennett. Mrs. A. Coutts re-
ported a balance on hand of $354.54.
A motion was made that the
group purchase a pencil from Mrs.
George Fox for painting on dish-
es and towelling, to mark dishes
at the church. A letter was read
from Eaton's, stating they were
giving a 20 per cent discount in-
stead of 10 per cent on dishes pur-
chased, Mrs. M. Baan was ap-
pointed to order Christmas cards.
The next meeting will be held Fri-
day, September 2, on account of a
picnic.
The fowl supper date was ,set
for the first Wednesday in Novem-
ber and will keep that' date for
further years. Anyone with church
tablecloths are asked to return
them as soon as possible.
Mrs. D. Watson presided for the
WMS meeting The scripture, tak-
en from Psalin 95:1-11, was read
by Mrs. Wes. Hackwell, and Mrs.
Nelson Reid offered prayer. Sec-
retary's report and roll calI were
given by Mrs. R. Bennett, also
;the treasurer's report by Mrs. H.
Craig.
The registration of a delegate
for Alm'a College was to be sent
in at •once. Mrs. Nelson Reid read
a clipping from the paper written
by a. returned missionary..... Mrs.
Watson closed the meeting with
prayer. •
Baby Band
Mrs. Herb Travis presided -for
the Baby Band meeting which was
held after the regular monthly
meeting. A short story was read
by Mrs. Travis, "Bringing Baby
Beula Home." Minutes of the last
meeting and roll call were read,
with each member coining up to
receive their card.
The following prizes were re-
ceived: .mother with most buttons
by Mrs. James Smith; grandmoth-
er with most buttons, Mrs. Peter
McDonalk youngest baby, Janet
Helinga; baby with birthday clos-
est to New Year's Day, .William
Ronald Hibbert.
Brenda Bewley took up the col-
lection. Mrs. H. Travis moved a
vote of thanks to Mrs. W. Turn -
.bell for the use of ,per home and
CGIT for writing olit invitations;
Mrs. W. Bewley for helping with
games, and mothers for bringing
their children out to the Baby
Band meeting.
Games followed with results as
follows: Races, three years and
under, Stephen Hibbert; four years
to six, Marilyn *Turnbull. Mrs. W.
Bewley conducted the games, "Lon-
don Bridge" an4 "Farmer in the
Dell." A candy scramble was en-
joyed with Mrs. R. Bennett and
Mrs. H. Travis in charge. Lunch
of sandwiches, cookies and choco-
late milk followed.
WINTHROP -
Mrs. William G. McSpadden has
returned from Scoff Memorial Hos-
pital, where she underwent a ma-
jor operation.
On Sunday, August 21, Sunday
School at Cavan Church will open
at 9:30 a.m., and the joint church
service 'will lie at Duff's, McKil-
lop, at 11 o'clock, and on August
28, again Sunday School at 9:30
a.m. and church service will be
held at Bethel Church.
B -I -NG -O!
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Saturday, August 20 — 9 p.m.
and every Saturday
',NEW LEGION HALL, SEAFORTH
15 Regular Games for $5.00
2 Share -the -Wealth Games
Cards 15 Cental each — or 2 for 25 cents
1 Special Jackpot -- $58.00
(Full House with 58 numbers called)
— Children under 16 not permitted —
ADMISSION 50 CENTS — Extra Cards 250, or 5 for $1.00
Auspices Seaforth Branch 156, Canadian Legion
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MR. AND MRS. LEWIS JOSEPH KENNEDY, . seen fol-
lowing their marriage in the Roman Catholic Church of the
Precious. Blood, Scarboro. The bride is the .former Marie ,
Gilberte Denise Perreault, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dam -
ase Perrault, Verner, and the bridegroom's parents are Mr.
and Mrs. Angus Kennedy, Seaforth. After a wedding trip to
points in Ontario, Quebec and the New England States, the
couple will reside in Toronto. (Photo by Cusimano Brothers).
HOWICK COUNCIL AGREES ON
GRANTS TO TOWNSHIP LIBRARIES
Grants were made to,:. five
libraries in Howick Township by
Howick Council at their Friday
meeting. Amounts of $25 will be
paid to public libraries at Gorrie,
Fordwich, Wroxeter, Lakelet and
Belmore.
The road superintendent was
named township dump inspector to
supervise and' keep the dump in a
sanitary state. Rate of pay for
labor hired was set at 85c per
hour. Reeve Arthur Gibson was
instructed to supervise the clean-
ing up of the Howick cemetery at
Wroxeter. The cemetery was for-
merly the Church of England (An-
glican) burial grounds.
Ratepayers in the police village
of Gorrie will be faced with a one -
mill increase in taxes this year.
Clerk J.—Harold Pollock was in-
structed to prepare a by-1'aw to
amend the existing by-law chang-
ing the rate from 7 mills to 8 mills.
Notice was received from the
Township of Turnberry School Area
Board indicating the intention to
issue debentures.
Drain work discussed included:
Road superintendent instructed to
sign petition for drain on conces-
sion 4, at lots 31 and 32; accepted
petitions of Blake Gibson and
others for a drain; plan necessary
improvements to Branch G of
Drain No. 10. M. Allan was ap-
pointed commissioner on Branch
C of the Bolton Drain, and H. Mc-
Michael as commissioner on the,
Frank David Drain.
Road accounts and general ac-
counts were passed for payment
as follows: The Ontario Municipal
Board, fee, $11; Mfrs. Harvey Ad-
ams, poultry killed, by dogs, $23;
H. G. Tolton, sheep killed by dogs,
$40; Public Libraries, five grants,
$125; Ontario Welfare Council,
handbook, $2; Wilfred Brown, cut-
ting grass, Wroxeter Park, $5.00;
Wm. Marriner, relief acct., $21.98;
H. Howe, relief acct., •$21.63; E.
A. Schaefer, relief acct., $46.14;
G. L. Dobson, relief acct., 1$0.80;
Howard Harris, postage, $65.
Council adjourned to meet again
on September 6, br at the call of
the reeve.
Ontario Liberals
Name Secretary,
Succeeds Scott
Appointment of Bruce Powe, 35,
Toronto, as executive director of
the Ontario Liberal Association,
has been announced in a joint
statement by Ontario Liberal Lead-
er John Wintermeyer and Associa-
tion President Royce Frith.
Mr. Powe succeeds James Scott,
who was transferred to Ottawa last
November as the party's national
director of organization.
He will take charge of the Lib-
eral Association headquarters in
Toronto and will be responsible for
party organization federally and
provincially in Ontario. His most
immediate task will be organizing
for the forthcoming federal by-el-
ections in Peterborough and Nia-
gara Falls ridings, and the provin-
cial by-elections in Simcoe Centre -
and Temiskaming ridings.
Mr. Powe is a graduate of the
University of Alberta with an M.A.
in economics. He was private sec-
retary to G-eorge Prudham, Min-
ister of Mines in the St.., Laurent
government. During, the federal
campaigns in 1953 and 1957 he as-
sisted in Liberal party organiza-
tions in Alberta. For the past three
years he has been with the public
relations department of Imperial
Oil Ltd., based in Toronto.
In the 1959 University of Toron-
to fund raising drive lie was the
secretary of the public information
committee.
NT ' f EDE ►TIO NWS
„ By �%FiRX4 HFMXNGWAY I',
'-IJece4tly in the Totonte Globe
.and. Malt aeoB$jdera'ble space was
given to a certain $ritish econ-
omist, O. Northcote Parkinson, ex-
panding what is known. as Parkin-
son'.s Law. The Law "may be sum-
med up in the single sentence,
"Work expands so as to fill the
time available for its completion."
This was directed particularly to-
ward government workers and
civil servants. On this basis, it
follows that the more people there
are on the job, the sooner it
doesn'tet done, so the govern-
ment hires more people to help not.
finish it.
Whether this is d true state-
ment or not, I leave it with you
to decide. I am not adverse to
criticism of the Government as
some of you may have noticed in
previous articles, but to give that
certain well-known individual his
due I feel I must say that I think
the Government is not alone in
this weakness.
The other day I had an accident.
I stubbed my toe on the sidewalk
and ripped the sole of my shoe
quite badly. After a speedy re-
treat to the shoe repair shop and
while sitting with one shoe on and
one off, I listened to the difficul-
ties in the shoe business. It*ems
that this particular shoe repair-
man had purchased a supply of
leather about a year ago and just
now has purchased another sup-
ply.
Apparently the price was pain-
ful. He went on to explain that
from the time I sell a cowhide un-
til I purchase it back as sole lea-
ther it passes through nine sales
transactions. Each one provides a
profit to the dealer. He told me
that he had tried to buy hides loc-
ally and sell direct to the tanher-
ies, .but couldn't sell direct. He
could only sell to a dealer, thence
the hide moved to a large whole-
saler and then to t -he -tannery, In
purchasing leather he can't pur-
chase from the tannery, so the
leather follows a similarly ex-
tended road back to the consum-
er. Parkinson's Law could apply
quite nicely here.
Again, in chatting with a cou-
ple of merchants in one of our
local villages I found that both
were bewailing the fact that they
had to ,keep their stores open five
and a half days a week, plus one
evening. They both agreed that
much of the time they were twid-
dling .their thumbs waiting, for
suckers (excuse me, I mean cus-
tomers). Yet I think both had cot-
tages at the lakeshore. Would
Parkinson's Law apply?
In contrast, the farmer who
finds that he •hasn't enough cattle
to keep him busy, puts in some
pigs: If he finds that since using
a baler or a harvester there is
room to spare in his barn and
Juveniles Lose
To Clinton Nine
Clinton walked over the Seaforth
Ju-veniles on Thursday night in
Clinton by a 13-1 count. This was
the second game in what was sup-
posed to be the best -of -five series,
but due to time it became the best -
of -two series, thus Seaforth was
eliminated in two straight games,
having lost the first game 6-1,
R H E
Seaforth 001 000 0— 1 4 2
Clinton 030 600 4=13 20 1
Batteries—Seaforth: Dick, Reith•
(2nd), Patterson; Clinton: Liver-
more and Jacob.
Every baseball team could use
a man who plays every position
superbly, never strikes out,' and
never makes an error. Actually,
every team has plenty of men like
that around, but there's no way to
make 'em lay down those hot dogs
and come out of the grandstand.
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there is a fair chance that he
can persuade the wife or kids that
Cleaning eggs is a good pastime,
he puts in some hens. Then it be,
conies a problem of crowding ac-
cumulation of work into the time
available --Parkinson's Law in re-
verse.
It seems to me that farmers are
playing the game by a different
set of rules than the- rest of the
population.
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Au Thl.sda)" eYening the month
ly meting of the U;tittedr Llttheran
Church Wonnea.. WO'he 4.rB"
Harold 110e)t; Mrs. Edwin Sc e!.
berth" and Mrs Harold, Flligsets
were uh cb,arge Of elevations, ,Mr,
Harold Brill, se variant was the
speaker. His Woie was, -"Different
Religious Pellets." Mrs, Ra Bhtt1-
dice was pianist for the limo4,
and Mrs. Martin Dietz treasurer,
was. in charge of.the Dietz,
n
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sence vI the i t
e-ipesid ,. 'Mrs, coIvo
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from Mrs.. tx Wµ .li, Mr's,
I.0W pickg*0 '1 r$: ItoiaetBim.
=lain and. Mrs ay4 Frtar. A. ,
donation. of $25 i& fAt. ba to
f 101}araR World Acti44.:'$#rtltdayls
were reported by Mrs.' Beu
liewies, ¥rs. Iadwip $r erba�rth ,
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