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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1971-03-25, Page 13 UI AWFORTEL ONTARIO, THVIi51)A.Y, MARCil 25 '1971 SOction Two, Pages 13-24 EQUIPMENT mid SUPPLY In the Former.Winthrop Hall, Winthrop OPEN DAILY from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. WELDING and MECHANICAL REPAIRS AVAILABLE WHILE YOU WAIT Phone 527-1289 CHOCOLATE. NOVELTIES Easter Eggs Easter Cards by COUTTS HALLMARK, RUSTCRAFT and NORCROSS Personal and Religious Visit Our Record Bar arOlie7 si ROOKS .AND sTATio \FRY STORE The Friendly Store in Seaforth — "the friendly town" j 1111 e on et ol oi ,III I I III • .-7'1*"" __Ir.114: Notice is hereby given that the - Annual Meeting of SEAFORTH COMMUNITY ,HOSPITAL will be held ' Tuesday, April 27th, 1971 at 8 p.m. In The Hospital (Health Unit Conference Room, ground floor). for the' purpose of receiving the annual reports of the Board of Trustees and of the officials and to. elect four Trustees. The public' is invited ' to attend The by-laws of Seaforth Community Hospital provide that the board of trustees shall include 12 trustees to be elect- ed by members of the hospital corporation, — MEMBERSHIP — The by-laws provide with respect to members as fol- lowo)s: The following persons shall be members upon resolu- tiein of the Board: (a) A person who has donated or who donates $500.00 in any one year to the Corporati,m. shall be-a life mem- ber (hl The president or designated officer of an associa- tion or organization who pays the Corporation $25.00 in any eat• shall be ex offirio a'member of the Corporation for that ye ar. (c) A person who pays the, annual membership fee to the Corporation in any year shall be a member of the Corporation for that year. The amount of this fee shall he established from time to time„ by resolution of the Board of Trustees, • (d) Persons appointed honorary members shall not be subject to fees. (2) A member who pays his fees annually shall' notbe en- titled to vote at any meeting of the -corporation unless his membership fee was paid in full at least thirty days prior to the date of the meeting. By resolution of the Board the annual membership fee has been established at one dollar, The meeting will provide an 'opportunity for. a discussion of hospital problems. ^ Refreshments will he served following the meeting LLOYD HOGGARTH, Secretary March 16, 1970 Tell "Why We Likp. The Expositor" 1,14°,7—r .1.11:Pe..15:01:emid1::::cildore inC,Pirf .,To)ltoPiridr,44,10b.n1.017.91.114., Sun Life Assurance 0411. pan 317 GOMM/CH MAST114FSHMI TA‘oPH.ori[ 521400. "_ • The following letters ,have been received— as entries from readers of The Huron Expositor in the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association Contest "Our Hometown Paper". The contest is open to• readers of each CWNA weekly and entries will be judged by a committee of the association. By Mrs. Edwin Bennewies, Seaforth, Ontario. What does the weekly newspaper mean to Me? Mostly relaxation, enjoyable re- laxation. Unlike the daily newspapers which carry international world wide news that stare one half to death, the friendly weekly drops in regularly like a good neighbour bringing the news that interests us the most, - Our Own Community. It's homey philosophy is a breath of fresh air en this polluted space age where man has jetted to the moon. It keeps us in touch with Years Agone. One of the few remaining links to remind us how much man has achieved in the past cen- tury. We can chuckle at the wit and humour of Bill Smiley or' some similar writers 'who occasionally share their thoughts with us. We can look through Shirley Keller's window and agree or disagree with her views on Trudeau and his fiiddlecluddle: We rejoice at We births and weddings, receptions and other social events. We shed a silent tear for those who have passed on. These people live in our community. They are our friends, The weekly newspaper covers a wide' variety of sUbjects, condensed in capsule . form. A .hirseye view of the 'happenings closest to us. A recipe or two, house- held' hints; an advice column - dress patterns and •needlework for milady. Tax tips, farm news and views - sport coverage, even sa comic section. Some- thing to buy, something to sell, looking for work. You can find it all under classified adds. The social events, what is happening, when and where. It's all in the weekly newspaper. From cover to cover, we can relax and enjoy. There is something of interest for everyone. It's passing would be a cause for great mourn- ing. It's obituary too long to write. No newspaper would have enough space to list the names of all it's mourners. So what does the weekly newspaper really mean to. •me? It's a .sincere friend. One with a remarkable lot of • sanity left in a topsy turvy world. In its unbiased opinions and expressions, its' live and let live reporting, its doWn to. earth ,summary of Abe_ .thIngs. that . matter most, we can for a little while at least feel a sense of security and peace, Something we find too little of in this boob tube watching age. I say long may it live. May we never let it die. By Mrs. E.M.F.Baker, Box 869, Seaforth. For me and my family The Huron Expositor presents the Past, the Present and the Future - the Past, "In Years Agone"; the Present, by keeping us in- formed of current happenings; the Future,• through advertisements and general Press coverage. For International and National 'News, a family turns to TV or the dailies, but it is the hometown weekly that causes busy people' to "Make Time" to sit down and read about their town, their friends and'often themselves. The fact that the' Weekly is in two sections prevents many a family dispute as to which person gets to read the paper first. Ohi Weekly is a family paper in that iteh,olde the family together by discussion _and mutual interests - not only the im- mediate family but also the community as one large family. Emotions are shared - joy, sorrow, achievements, even disappointments. There is hardly a week. in the year that •its contents do not have something of special interest to every age group. The Huron Expositor - a paper that has been in one family for many, years - has earned the respect and trust of its readers, The Editor and his staff con- tinue to come up with factual information only - not the spectacular headlines that would incite the emotions of the readers and sell more papers. Therefore, when the Editor speaks out his readers realize' It is high time to start 'Thinking' about the subject, The Editor discusseacurrent controversial problems objectively. Tri-e butes eind compliments to the living and — deceased are always in goOd taste. On the lighter side of our reading, few in our fanely would miss "Seger and Spice" and "From My Window" which can always be counted upon to ease the day's ten- sions. We consider the Hilton Expositor meets the needs of the immediate family and the community at large through its coverage of many diversified sUbjects. By Frank Ryan, R.R.#1, Dublin. So you want to know, 'Why I take the local Weekly NeWspaper'? Truly you might as well ask the woodchuck why he •stihs to his hole. It just seems to me that a family and the local paper are just inseparable. They both belong together; like husband and wife; shirt and tie; coat and vest and seem, HOwever, just for the record, we do receive many papers, including a Daily, as well as many different magazines. But none has the same impatt as our local paper. When the day comes for its• arrival, everyone wants the local paper first, because it has something for every member of the family. The census taker may find all the local births, marriages and deaths. The house- wife has her style hints as well as all the thrifty bargains, listed. The sports- man, music lover, and even the beer drinker can all find listings of entertain- ment where .they may spend a pleasant weekend. Yes and even the young may find where they can get some free skating in •the Town's Arena! In fact no other paper has so much for those who really care. The editorials, too, are very interest- ing because they deal in depth, about the pros and cons of local happenings. Every- one, however, may not agree with the analysis, but that too is healthy. For in discussion comes learning. How many times' have we all heard the comment, "I saw it in The Expositorl" The larger and more sophisticated daily has much more news about the world at large. All this has its proper place, but when the chips are down it is the local news that one craves. It is a sad day, when the local press breaks down; or the roads are snow blocked; or the paper boy comes up with the measles. Far away news soon vanish and leave no stain, while our local ha enings are part of us all. Moreover, since man is a friendly animal, he must associate w th his kind, and the local paper serves that purpose. Also, man lives by comparison and here etoo, he may measure imse y reading what his neighbour is saying and doing. Yes, I am certainly convinced that I would miss my local paper. Two weeks, ago, my wife rolled up our local weekly and mailed it to our daughter in Chatham. In her next letter home :eke expressed her great apprecia- tion, and said to send her more, that she just 'loved to read abOut the people at home: „. Let us all give two cheers foreell„ weekly -papers in general ; and the third ._. and .final' hurrah for our °ern particular weekly "The Huron Expositor". By Marjorie Dale, R.R.#1, Clinton It's a Thursday morning. As I walk out our farm lane, I am sure of finding , something of interest in our mail box besides the usual bills and advertisements, for this is the day our home-town paper, The. Huron Expositor from Seaforth seines. Quickly I glance inside; is there a good danCe scheduled for this week end? Who has a new baby? - Our hay supply is low, Perhaps someone with a surplus will advertise; I look through the auctions to see if that Special antique item I have my heart.set on might be listed. These are some of the things I skim over on my first trip through the paper. Then I begin to read from front page to back; to digest the political overtones of the editorial - to chuckle over "Sugar and Spice"reminisce with "Years Agone". I am interested in the up-coming meet- ings, the accounts of past ones and I just might try out that' new recipe for supper. The weddings, the funerals, the advertise- ments, news from here and there, and "Dear Doris" as she tries to solve all problems are next to claim mieattention. We, in the rural communities must 'rely on 'our local weekly paper to help keep us informed of the every-day hap- penings which take place, now that 'visit- ing our neighbours is almost a thing of 'the past, our telephone party lines are• not nearly as informative as they used • to be and our small schools and churches are closed. During our recent winter storms,' we had an interval of ten days Without mail; that Thursday brought two - papers and as we read of the hardships and accidents, our own troubles caused by the storm did not seem so important. No gilt-giving problem arises in our home at birthday time for I know a sub-' scription to the hometown paper keeps our married ,daughters in touch with the community in which they once had a part and will always be interested. So, once a week on a Thursday the breakfast dishes can wait and we may have soup and sandwiches for lunch, because I have a date with The Expositor. Let it continue to bring our way the homey, useful kind of information we all enjoy. By Marilyn Roney, R,R.e2; Dublin. No one seems to notice how much a weekly newspaper, means to them until the 'subscription runs out. When this happens, the readers realize how well informed they are. Even though the paper had its origin in the past century, the _functions then and now are similar. The weekly newspaper is a direct link ' between the consumer and the producer. The storekeepers can indirectly "show and tell" the customers what they have to offer. Most weeklies have a personal directory which gives businessmen the chance to offer their services tattle public. The consumer can readily find the bargains of the week In a paper that deals with its own community. The readerp can become more Nile acquainted with the details of recent news. This is 'not possible in a daily paper due to the lack of space. The weekly news- paper usually does not deal with national and international affairs. Instead, it relates current happenings in the community to its subscribers. Quite often, the readers are more interested in their own area, and not some location half-way around the world. Many weekly newspapere are divided into Sections like a daily paper. The advertisement page draws much attention, for people are always ready to buy and Sell, Some papers offer 'space for their patrons' to air their opinitine. Many 'weeklies review past happenings and also activities in other communities. The weekly newspaper is somewhat like a silent television, for it informs the reading, public about sales, social activities, births, deaths, personals, sports and canvasses in the locality. The main function of the weekly news- paper is to serve its own area. The readers rely on the paper to give them hints about housekeeping, weather, ferm- ing, gardening and health, Many readers depend on the weekly paper to tell them about future entertainment and activities. Because the paper comes only once a week, it is valued and re-read More often. Many readers feel a daily paper is too expensive, but a weekly paper gives them‘a complete resume of news for a smaller price. A newspaper bee some bit of knowledge that can be passed on to friends. In schoolivork, clippings from the hometown paper are used a$ extra ,material. Most weeklies have some entertainment in the form of jokes, puzzles, stories and car- toons. A good weekly paper will interest people of all ages. In my opinion, the main purpose of the weekly newspaper is to inform the patrons in the community about local activities. A weekly is something to look forward to, for you never know how much It means to you, until the paper comes no long- er. ' By .Mrs. Jerome Manley Ill pattandon Ave„ Kitchener, Ont. It's Friday morning in our household 'and- We are' .awaitings 'the- arrival of the mail. "What's different about Friday?" you ask, "Is it payday or something?" Why noi , I t is. the day The Huron Expositor arrives, I am not a district native but having married a McKillop, Township native, I, by now, feel I belpng up there. We scan the news, In our city where the hospitals publish the births, the baby's arrival appears as a statistic (no names or weights, etc). but in The Expositor, we see where one or'more of our friends announce the arrival of their newcomer by weights, names and in some cases "Thank God for his or her safe arrival." Can't you just picture more clearly the pride that went into an announcement of an 8 1/2 lb. newcomer and with thank-, fulness of their safe arrival? Then the close neighbors give a lovely bridal shower to one of the girls on their' "concession". The city papers have quit publishing accounts of shoWers and the wearing apparel of wedding parties. But not The Expositor - you can almost visualize you were a guest at her shower or wedding with the details •so nicely recorded. Then sometimes it is a sad Friday. My husband says, "Oh, one of the neighbors I knew 'as a kid has gone to his Reward". Then that sympathetic account, of the funeral and those who were 'honored to carry him to, his final resting place and - the detailed card of thanks lets,you know 'how. grateful his loved ones were when they needed you. Now . we are looking at the pictures. The inner beauty of the younger generation competing for awards. • The oldsters standing proudly to declare 50 years of wedded bliss and those young athletes "doing their bit" in sports. How about some relaxation? - we'll go over to the neighbothood village for agame of cards. I guess I do have a "soft spot" in my-heart for rural reporters. My mother .was one for 30 years before her death. , Need I say anything More? You know now why Friday's mail delivery is im- portant. True enough, once or twice this long winter the weatherman fouled things up but let's juSt say We love to receive The Huron Expositor. By Maureen Ryan, R.R.#1,Dublin. I' am writing this as a student newly independent of family life, as I have previously known it. Needless to say, if only on that account, the old "home town" has become more of an affection- ate past for me than ever before, bear- ing out the old and well-founded adage that, "you don't appreciate what you've, got, until you no longer have it". 'And one of the oldest and -stillrthe most popular means of communication forms the link between what I knew as a child and what I know now. This mode of person-to-person exchange is the universal newspaper. However, 'it is the newspaper within one's own familiar locality that is capable of creating such a link, It is here that latest events of interest to the majority of subscribers are advertised, described and explained; here that articles of no longer any benefit to someone are formally declared as such; here that births and, inevitably, deaths are recorded, and perhaps very import- antly- here that local school children have an opportunity to actually partitipate in the makings of the infamous history of their town, through hard-earned acknow- ledgements by their newspaper of various' projects and progresses in school. It is, in short - a paper for the faintly. There is something of interest in it for everyone - and, in so doing, tends to draw families, 'neighbors and communities together. It may be said that, in a small com- munity, much of the content of the local newspaper can, and is, passed on by word of mouth even Mote quickly, thereby devalUing its usefulness, But it is also true that these rumors are notconsiderecl* strictly truth until they are visibly re- corded for everyone to see personally - as in the newspaper, Here, facts and statistics are given, from which public opinion thence arises. So then, it is a resource material for countless matters, many of which would be considered minor parts of a large nevek paper, but which are of more importance to those concerned - and so, can be dealt with more Thus far, have spoken of a local newspaper in general, and of its value to its subscribers. But the one which I am'concerned with primarily, is the Huron Expositor.), This is, as I have previously mentioned, because it is my link with my home town. For me, it fulfills the functions of a local newspaper, it helps me maintain an awareness of activities and troubles "at home". It is; I would say, a good, all-round, typical hometown paper, for which I am grateful. What more can I say? It is, for" me - ,comparable to a letter from home. By Mrs. Frank Reynolds, R.R.#2, Seaforth, Our town is not unique because it happens in all towns, One hears several • versions of the same story. So the main reason I like our Hometown Weekly is one gets the facts, whether it is the cost of the new addition to the school, or the number of cases of rabies in the county. One has the truth about the events in our town and immediate surroundings. After the news, I read--"Sugar -and Spice", by Bill Smiley. To Me, it is like receiving a weekly letter from my favorite brother. I think about what he has written and I look forward to next week's paper, to read the next instalment of happenings in his household. The,Editorials come next,, then I read the neves of 'long ago, published in ,our weekly, under the heading "In the Years . Agone". Events published again, identic- ally as they were published 25, 50 and 75 yearaeagde.T, ene often amused, amazed and intrigued by the quaint-, 'Uwe* phrases used in reporting news 75 years ago. My husband's interest in our Hometown paper' is quite different than mine, possibly because he was born here - I came here as a bride. First he reads all the obituaries, not .for any ghoulish reason, because he has' already heard the names of all the deceased as he is uptown every day and hears the local news. He reads the obituaries because usually the sur- viving members were classmates and old friends of his, friends he his lost bontact with, and often he finds the,name of some old childhood friend. He has the same objective when he reads "Recent Visitors to Our Town." He reads every word on the Classified Ads page and he actually studies the Auction Sales of farmers, sometimes remarking' Remind me to go to this Sale, two weeks, from Saturday." Our teenage daughter opens Our Home- town Paper, first to the weddings and the wedding pictures - they are her friends and her ' crowd. in those pictures. Next she turns to the page featuring all the coming social events, so 'as she will know when the receptions add dances are going to be-held for her recently.married friends. . Our son, ,still in High School, reads first the page with all the High School news on it. Then he proceeds to the pictures which he studies closely. Then he reads the -whole paper. Sometimes he 'finds an amusing flaw which he chortles over, then at the supper table he reads them aloud to us, and like GordonSinclair he adds his own comments, such as "Listen to this in the, livestock for sale column, 'For -sale, 3 purebred heifer bulls'. That farmer should have done some research before he put that ad in." He also reads aloud some of the jokes. In conclusion I would like to suggest two things that might improve Our Home- town paper. Abolish all cooking recipes. Men and, boys never glance at them,•that is about half the readers of the paper: The same holds true for weight-watchers, which is about 70 percent of all females. We are deluged with food preparation sugges- tions,- we hear them on the radio, we see them on the television, many magazines feature pages and pages of them, All older housewives have many cook hooks. Usually a cook book is given free, with the purchase of a new stove, or deep- freeze, or refrigerator. 'Brides receive one or two very modern cook books as gifts at showers. Now that we have done away with "Kitchen News", 1 would like to suggest a • new feature to put in the resulting blank space. It could be titled "Musts for Me on T.V." or "See These on T.V." I believe too many people are missing too many good programs bedause they did not knovethey were being shown. They do not subscribe to T,V.Guide, they never get a daily paper. Their Hometown Weekly is their only paper and it'does not carry News". If yew' feature a T.V.Column I would keep it very informal, something like this: "Only 4 musts for me ,this week. (I) This Saturday 900 a,m. on all stations, Eaton's Aneual Santa Claus Parade, Kids you'll see 60 floats, 45 bands, clowns and Santa himself. (2) Saturday afternoon 4:00 o'clock for all who want to. see The Midgets Wrest- ling, channel 13. (3) Farmers. Sunday at 1:00 channels 8 and 10, A Veterinarian performs a C aesar- ean Section on a Holstein cow on The Roy Jewell Show. This is a repeat. (4) Front Page Challenge, Monday 8:30, channels 8 & 10. Gladys, Gordon Sinclair's wife, is a panelist. Let us hope they move Betty Kennedy over beside Pierre Bertoh, and put Mrs. Sinclair in Betty's Chair beside Gordon. Then when Gordon asks the Guest one of his- usual-too-personal questions, Gladys can give him a subtle kick in the ankle. That's T.V. from me. Happy Viewingl" Finally, in conclusion, I sincerelyhope you have a better realization now, of 'what Our Hometown Paper means to my family and me. es,