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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1975-07-10, Page 2On 0 in the Years Agone Since 1860, Serving the Community First Published at SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, every Thursday morning by talcLEAN BROS. PUBLISHERS LTD. - , • ANDREW Y. McLEAN, Publisher ) SUSAN WHITE, Editor Member Canadian Community Newspaper Association Outwit) Weekly Newspaper Association , and Audit Bureau of Circulation Subscription Rates: Canada (in advance) $10.00 a Year Outside Canada (in advance) $12.00 a Year SINGLE COPIES — 25 CENTS EACH Second Class Mail Registration Number Ofi% Telephone 527-0240 Our 33rd year with the Tories? Summertime Two or three months ago, no one would have believed it. If this past Spring some daring soothsayer was to have predicted that the Ontario Tories would win the next provincial election by a good majority, most people's reactions would have been "You've got to be kidding." The provincial government, under Premier Bill Davis has just come through one.of its worst winters since the long Tory reign in Ontario started. Cabinet ministers were being accused of improprieties right and left. There was some evidence of hanky panky in the provincially controlled Ontario Hydro. There was great dissatisfaction, especially in rural areas over the way Ontario Hydro was after farmer's land for hydro towers. There was a continual increase in provincial debt. The Mustard Report and provincial health plans" which seemed to be saying goodbye to local control over' medical care were bringing the wrath of the electorate down on the PC government. But voters perhaps have short memories and it now appears from a recent poll that the Tories are gaining. "Goodies" for all of us are flying fast and furious from Queens Park as the Tories prearea to fight the crimingl clip on I, govsrty92dt i pint e Aprir provincial budget offered $1500 to first time home buyers and a reduction in sales tax to all of us - a large group of voters who can be expected to express their thanks with the ballot. This week's mini budget which "You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift. You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong. You cannot help the wage earner by pulling down the wage payer. You cannot further the brotherhood of man by encouraging class hatred. You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich. You Mark Geiger, an official of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation, told student leaders at the weekend that they should "act with integrity -,apparent integrity - which doesn't mean your tactics can't be sneaky. All political parties, governments and pressure groups use sneaky tactics - but you provides for sales tax rebates for those who buy North American made cars is another example of sudden provincial largesse. All these gifts expire on December 31, but by then the election will be over. Political budgets, sure, but people are usually not adverse to being bought presents with their own money. Premier Davis has taken advantage of the June budget of the federal Liberals which he claims is unfair to Ontario, not against his local opposition, but against Ottawa. As a national political commentator said, Premier Davis should hire federal finance minister John Turner as a consultant. When people get angry, they sometimes don't bother to distinguish between provincial and federal politics. And people are unhappy about the 10c a gallon gas increase that the federal Liberals introduced. Bill Davis can set himself up as the good guy, fighting for preference for rich Ontario and against Ottawa's attempts to deal equally with all Canadians across Canada. Ontario NDP leader Stephen Lewis said tongue in cheek, that the Ottawa Liberals are the best friends Bill Davis has got. Now if the provincial Tories can concentrate on telling us about the Ottawa Liberai,s' sinstang eipptientiork away .from b riPdopulgr Policies '',;• like% tegionBil government — right here in this province, perhaps after the election we'll be rolling into our 33rd year of uninterrupted Tory government in Ontario. Is this what we want? cannot keep out of trouble by spending more than you earn. You cannot build character and courage by taking away man's initiative and independence. You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves". — Abraham Lincoln must maintain an aura of dignity." Isn't it wonderful to see wisdom passed along from generation to generation and to know that the old-fashioned principle of teaching by example - even when the subject is cynicism - has not departed. Toronto Globe and Mail) Amen by Karl Schuessler Come here, Pepper, I want to show you sort ething. See? See this mouse? • I caught him with my own two traps. Now doesn't that put some shame on your face? Sending a man off to do a cat's job? Don't walk away on me, Pepper. You stay right here. I'm not through talking to you. You need a little training in cat character. And you need some extra training in mouse character too. Seems like you haven't learned epym-salikthat-much in' youvfive You need ' Leigoilignher one. A moti sn e'Atae in the house unless he brings 'along his relatives. I learned that the hard way. But it seems you haven't learned that at all. If there's one mouse, there's bound to be another not far behind, There I was. Gloating over my man over mouse win. And before the body had time to get cold, I saw a mouse tail disappear down through the electric stove coils. Right there. Right on top of the stove. Was I seeing things? I really do need those bifocals. Or was this just the ghost of mouse past? Then I heard the scraping and scratching. Mouse. For. sure. Ahh! So I hadn't been struggling with only one mouse alone. I was contending with - greater principalities and powers. This wasn't man against mouse. This was man against mice, Well, let me tell you, Pepper, this mouse didn't last long. That's lesson number two. A mouse demoralizes fast. When he loses his partner, he loses heart. He doesn't care any more. That mouse walked right into my trap. And he stayed there. After my second try. . And you're not getting him, either, Pepper. Just like, you didn't get the first. That's lesson number three. Whoever doesn't work doesn't eat. Stop that meowing. Don't be a cry baby. You're only feeling sorry for yourself. Remember, Pepper, I'm doing this for your own good. I'm trying to build character. What kind of an owner would I be? Just going to the cupboard, pulling down a can and dumping cat food in your bowl? Now that's the easy way--for both of us. And that's n of right. Me--shirking my duty. And you--turning into a lazy fat cat. You start to expect food. And before you know it, you'll demand it. It's your right. And then you'll prOtest;Witli,lioWls and screams at the back door.' ' . , t.)?1,'• I wouldn't be doing right by you, Pepper. You have to learn responsibility. Take care of youiself. Feed yourself. You know the old saying, "If I give you a fish, I feed you for a day. But if I teach you how to fish, I feed you for a lifetime." I've got to stiffen your spine, Pepper. The whole cat population is going to the dogs. You're getting soft. On the two and half billion dollars spent on pet food out of the grocery store. And that's enough money to feed a third of the world's hungry people. Okay, you're right there. Those billions of dollars are for the United States. But that doesn't get you off the hook, Pepper. You're spoiled in Canada too, What with all those cat food choices. Does my little precious want liver, chicken or tuna flavour? Does she want this brand or that? Or shall it be dried, fried, baked or kibbled? And if that's not enough, you can snack between meals. With People Crockett. They're shaped like mailmen and cops. And the box reads: "Give your pet a little somebody between meals." Pepper, how could I ever bring you up that way? You'll thank me in the end. I know you will. Sorry about this mouse, Pepper. Don't look at me that way. See if I care. Make me out a louse ... from this mouse. Get going. Get out in that field and find your dinner. I'll make a man out of you yet. And stop being so technical. I don't care if you are a lady. The annual mowingmitlateTh9u'lld87e5r the auspices of Huron Reaping and mowing men was held on the farm of Geo. Stanbury, Stanler,Twp. The picnic in connection with school No. 2 Usborne under the care of Mr. 'Brodley, teacher, was held recently. While returning ft= the picnic last Thursday, a wagon Icaul of children had a narrow escape from serious injury. The tongue of the wagon dropped down, frightened the-horses and they dashed off at full speed. The Juvenile inhabitants of Alma, celebrated the surrounding district by a picnic held on the banks of the Maitland at St,John's bridge". JULY 6,1900 Monday was a red letter day in Dublin. The event was the grand picnic organized by Rev. Fr. Fogarty in the interest of the new church being erected there. The Daly Orchestra from Seaforth were on hand. D. A. Cantelon of Hensall, received 1000 baskets which he intends using for fruit shipment. Joseph Norris of Hensall h'as• passed his final examination as a dentist and intends practicing in the States. The ne race track of the Seaforth Turf Association was first opened to the public recently. Wm. Carnochan of Tuckersmith and Rev. F. H.Larkin of Seaforth, were driving into town from Harpurhey when opposite the residence of Robert Scott, one of the front wheels came off the buggy. Mr. Larkin jumped and escaped injury. Mr. Carnochan was thrown out and hurt his hand. The rig was smashed. Robert Winter of Seaforth shipped a car of fat cattle to Toronto. A new high speed Lenginine of their own mak6 is being made by the Seaforth, Foundry. Mrs. J. S. Porter, of town: has disposed of her handsome residence in Egmondville to Sam McGeoch. Thos. Grieve, 2nd concession of McKillop, has put in a new gasoline engine and intends using it for crushing,grain. W. R. Counter has opened up a jewellry business. James Smith of McKillop was driving down Main, St. with a heavy load of baled hay when the hind wheel collapsed causing the load to capsize. Mr. Arch Ferguson of McKillop passed away at her residence on Sunday morning. She was 79 years of age. The promised trip of the Huron Old Boys of Toronto to this county, took place on. Wednesday last. About 300 reached Goderich. Geo .Trott, a former Seaforthite was here this week visiting friends. JULY 10, 1925 One of the largest sales took place at the farm of Robert Scarlett. Farm stock and implements to the value of $4,200 were disposed of by W,E.Nairn of St. Marys. Favored by ideal weather was the celebration at Bayfield for their 50th anniversary as an incorporated village. The Goderich Band was present.. A. E. Erwin was chairman. Ross MacGregor of Constance spent a few days at Bruce Beach. Walter Eaton, Winthrop, left for Tara where he is doing relief work at the C.N.R.Station. A very heavy rain and electrical storm passed over Winthrop lately. An esteemed citizen of Dublin passed away at the age of 90 years in the person of Mr. O'Connell. He taught school in Logan and McKillop. At the close of the "choir rehearsal of the United Church, Palmerston, Miss Jennie Knechtel was presented with a leather club-bag. k rink of bowlers composed of Joe McMillin, Ross'SProat, Dr..,Chas. MacKay and, Robert Devereaux, motored to Wingham and report having a• good days sport. The wedding took place of Marion Howe Larkin to Dr. W.M.Moffatt of Port Colborne. Miss Margaret Cuthill left Thursday on a trip to Glasgow, Scotland. Miss Mary Bell of town has secured a school at Willow Grove. E.J.Box of town, who has conducted a draying and carage business for a number of years, has sold to Wilson Hawkins. Mrs. H. Beattie^of Vancouver, has sold her residence on Church St. to Chas. Adams. JULY 7, 1950 Miss Alice Daly, Seaforth, was re-elected President of the London Diocese Council of the C.W.L. John Beattie, who has been in business in Seaforth since 1890 has sold his business to Stedman Bros. of Toronto. Mrs. James Sproat , well known Seaforth resident marked her 90th birthday at the home of Mrs. Barbara Sykes. A goodly number of members of the McKillop charge gathered in Cavan Church Winthrop for the induction of their new minister, Rev. H. E. Livingston. A social period followed presided over by W.T.Dodds. Those present were introduced by Robert Campbell, Leonard Leeming and Robert McFarlane. Mrs. Bert Haney and family left for Calgary by motor where they will 'make their future home. The staff at the County Court House made a presentation to Crown Attorney H. Glenn Hays in honor of his approaching marriage. A number of Mr. Hay's friends gathered at the summer home of Harold Jackson and presented him with a gift. Sheila Ann O'Connor now of Toronto but formerly of St. Columban, recently passed her entrance exams. Arnold Scott of town has successfully passed his second year at Osgoode Hall, Toronto. Mrs. C. W. Ironside and family left this week for London where ,they will reside. • Miss Mabel Thompson, who was seriously injured in a fall over a year ago, is able to be on duty again. THE HyRoN EXPOSITOR, JULY 10, 1975 A Words for our times Sneaky, with dignity ft e To the editor Readers say thanks for Centennial To the Editor: The.Walkerton Soccer team that pl ayed in the Seafortli Centennial Soccer Tournanient had a most enjoyable and learning experience. The emphasis on sportsmanship was noticeable in all the games and was appreciated by Walkerton. Our thanks to the Seaforth Minor Soccer Association for the opportunity to play in their 1975 Soccer Tournament. M.R.Bolton and John Al Walkerton Minor Sports Assoc. From Miss Canada Editor's Note This letter tante from Clive Etuist, of the Centennial COMMittee and he passed it on to Us. - Dear - Before w orn mitt west of Calgary wanted to snY how much Terry and enjoyed" the visit to Seaforth to participate in the Centennial eelebratirina. We thought everything went extremely well and you are to be congratulated on the fantastic efforts you must have put into all the arrangement s. With very best wishes. Sincerely yours, Sue Niblet Travelling Manager Miss Canada 1975 Miss Canada's travelling manager also wrote to Mr. and Mrs.Lloyd Rowat who entertained her. I wanted to again thank you very very much for entertaining us so royally over the weekend. Terry and I had a really great time in Seaforth and in no small way this was due to the kindness and hospitality of the dear Rowat family. We thought all the arrangements were SiTerbly -done and went off smoothly. We'r'e all sorry that we Couldn't have spent longer with you but hopefully we will see you again in the near future. With love and best wishes to your family. Sue Niblett Chief of Police To the Editor: To the Centennial Committee and all who took part in the Centennial Celebrations, Chief of Police and staff want to say a big thanks for the assistance and co-operation received from everyone. The task was made easy for the Department. Thank you one and all. John H. Cairns, Chief of Police A visitor writes To the Editor: Dear Mrs. White: fvfay I expreSS trly congratulations and gratitude do Seaforth's Centennial Committee 'for a superb celebration. My family and I were able to be in Seaforth only on Saturday but it was well worth the drive from Hamilton. I spent a great number of happy weeks in the '30's and '40's visiting my grand parents , Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bell and my uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs.W. Earle Bell. Seaforth had a magic for me then which was more than recalled by Saturday's experience. One of the highlights of my return was seeing in the parade a tractor built in 1920 at my grandfather's foundry. Later we'd a great talk with lvir.fionald MacGregor of. Kippen, the present owner, and took some pictures for posterity including one of the tractor actually running. I guess what pleased me most was the total impact of a community remembering and honouring it's past but with the energy and vitality of its pioneer beginnings looking to the future with confidence. The speeitij edition of thutxpositor, now well thumbett Mhtually join my "archives" collection. You certainly did a marvellous job. Once again, many thanks to all concerned. Yours very truly , Betty Van Duzer (daughter of Anna Bell) / From the Mayor I would like to express my thanks to everyone who worked so hard to make our Centennial so successful. Many people expressed how much they enjoyed the activities and commented on the variety of activities available. There was something for every interest and age group. It makes me very proud to be part of a community that can get behind an effort and make it so successful. Everyone of us, I feel know each other a little better I Many thanks again for a job well done! Betty Cardno