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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1955-03-10, Page 2THE TIKES -ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 10, 1955 Thi* Planet ;hen aiwaYa fight VA- Preareas, reform and Public Wellaret never be afraid to attack wrong, never belong to anY Polltieal PartYP never be eatlafietl•wIth merely print- isa oews. THURSDAY MORNING MARCH 10, 1005 0111111111111 l I lllll l ll t lll 404401.14411110.044.4444114.04.ele 1144440H0441444411.4SAMe441014,440MISSIA4444404,1444.444444!41140.444444444, 4444444.44444114.44144444444444444144414SPWSiele.44,444.144440.4.4444410D1444114.44*!!00044% Boost Your Town For Industry Much To Offer Fundamental in any industrial prometiOn campaign is: what have you to (Ater industry? Fortunately, we have plenty. ' The community is tops. We're conscientious and progressive. We have modern schools, an excellent hospital and betterthan-average rec- reational facilities. he community is well built and well cared for. It's clean, healthy and con- stantly improving. We can offer industry its most important asset—rellab_le, steady labor with an outstand- ing record of harmonious relations with man- agement. Our community is well -knit with strong fa.mily ties which promote stability, con- tentment and pride of achievement—qualities industry desperately needs in this area. Good sites are available in acreages from two to 30, well located for access to highway or railway. These lands are well -drained and hydro and water are readily available. The coMmunity's tax record. shows it, of-, fers maximum services at a comparatively low rate. High property wealth of the area keeps the levy at a minimum and assessment is based on an equalized system which assures fair treatment. These are a few advantages this commun- ity offers industry. Next week we'll tell more. It's Everybody's Business In observing Canadian Education Week, The Times -Advocate present% a series of articles from the. National Committee Head- quarters of the organization which outline the important issues at stake in education Canadian ,Education Week was started in. 1936 to itimulate public interest in the system of preparing 'children for life. Until 1950 the project was an undertaking of the Canadian Teachers' Federation. Then the slogan, "Education—Everybody's Business", was translated into action through joint sponsorship by a number of national organ- izations including the Canadian 'Federation of Agriculture, Canadian Chamber of Com- merce, Canadian Legion, and labor unions. No other project in Canada has brought into effective working partnership such di- versified groups. ,These organizations want more and better education for Canadians. Need Buildings In the past 10 years Canadians have spent close to $900,060,000 on construction of new schools and 'other educational build- ings. Yet the rate of spending on new schools in the next 10 years will be approximately four times that of the record peak of $153,- 000,000 in 1954, if building accomodeition is to keep up with pupil enrolment. In 1940- Canada had about 2,100,000 children from 5-14 years of age and about 1,000,000 teen-agers from 15-19 years of age. It is estimated that by 1961 these fig- ures will rise to 8,800,000, from 5-14 years of age and 1,440)000 'from 15-19 years of age. In a decade beyond that the figures could reach the startling totals of 4,500,000 from 5-i4 years of age and over .2,000,000 from 15-19 years of age. It is not just a matter of increasing rates of births and immigration but also the fact that more children stay more years at school. 'All 'of this may pose some'problems izi .finance but it is a sign of the healthy.growth and development of our nation and a boon -to the building trades, construction firms and manufacturers of building °supplies. Canada's Teachers The problems of recruitment, training and retention a teachers remain acute. With school enrolment increasing much more rapidly than the general population, we must get more -than 'our ordinary share" of high School and university graduates to train for teachers. Moreover, it is not a simple problem of numbers because quality is equal- ly important, if not more important, than quantity, While the proportion 'of teachers hold- ing uniVereity degrees has increased about in the past five years,. we still haVe approximately 20% of Canadian classrooms in which the teacher has not-tx complete high school education and at least one year of 7nofessional training. This is a frightening situation. How can. the promise of a great future for Canada be fulfilled if 20% of her young people are receiving their education in their most formative years from "teach- ers" who, themselves, have not the basic education demanded by business and indus- try for most positions of any importance in the development of our "material" resoures? The qualifications for entrance to teach- ing must.be raised. Much evidence points to the fact that more persons :will be attracted to teaching as a career if the 'qualifications are raised—not lowered. . How Good? How do your schools meet such objec- tives as: . 1. Mastery of Essential $kills 2. Mastery of Eessential Knowledge 3. Good Health 4. Good Citizenship 5. Good Character 6. Good Horne Life 7. Ability to Think • 8. Ability to Get Along with Others 9. Personal Adjustment 10. Development of Individual Abilities and Talents In a recent survey and. study some in- teresting findings came to light. In the vast majority of cases, the schools with the high- est scores on the reading and arithmetic tests are the ones that are doing the most to promote all 10 of the objectives listed above. On the other hand, the schodls having the_ lowest test scores are the ones that generally, tend fo do the.least to promote these objec- tives and spend most of their time trying to teach essential knowledge and skills. Among the practices frequently found' in SChools with the highest test scores and frequently ignored in schools with the low- est tests scores are: attention to individual differences, use of community resources, ac- tivities and projects requiring practical ap- plidation of knowledge and ,shills, modern instructional aids, and creative activities. The low -scoring schools rely largely on textbooks -and drill in teaching. Library re sources and modern Rids to instruction are meager. Teachers have practically no assist- ance from specialists in handlingchildren's learning' difficulties. There is little enrich- ment in the school program. • With fev exceptions, the schoolwhich ranked highest in achievement and attain- ment of objectives have costs ranking in the Upper third of costs per pupil. ' The schools that rate best in teaching the essentials are gerierally those that: 1. Do the' most to promote other fin - portant educational objectives. 2. Are located in districts of sufficient size. 3. Are granted sufficient funds to em- ploy and hold professionally com- petent teachers and allow them to perform effectively. The findings confirm that you get the quality of product you pay for. ebt (Exeter Ximeo-Ztbbotate- 'asal Established 1878 Amalgamated 1994 Advotate Established 1881 *Published Each Thursday Morning at Exeter, Ontario Aa Issultaldest NestsesPer Berated to the intereets of the"Town of Exeter aad District Authorized St4 Second Class Mail, Post Office Department, Ottawas Member of the Canadian -weekly Sletwausper Association Member of the Ontario Divhdos of the CYWEA. Member of the Audit ilttreitti of Cbrculationa 19511 All.Canittla insurance /federation Nationsi moiety A.Weird 1953 Ontario Raters Leanne' Awird 1994, Winner of the it P. Stephenson Menti Trophy fO Beet Profit Page Ameng Ontario Weekly Newspapers •Paid.inAtivartee Circulation aa of April 1, 19541-- 2$47 tituDSCRErT/ON RATES nada (in aeratme) *too per year 4.-1)*.S.A. (la advance) 54.00 per yette PulAshet1 by The Exeter Thome-Advor.ate Limited • * MERRY MENAGERIE By Walt Disney •Coe, 195,, Watt OhneY ?PAO/CV Woad Rights Rwtved \ A IL Distribotcd by gins Fotors Symiicar.„ • 1.4"-nr-ankip&A)ott, 3-1 "Why, yes, gardening IS my hobby—how'd you guess?" As the 171 MES" Go By 50 YEARS AGO .A. 'number of farmers in the Crediton district have been ob- liged to draw water from the - river for their stock. • The interior of Trivitt 1Viemor- !al 'Church has undergone a course of Church, and now presents a much -improved appear- ance, .An item In the Saskatoon Phenix states that Mr. S. H. Holmes who once taught school at Sharon, has been„elected presi- dent of a new organization in the Methodist Church, to be' known as the Young Men's Club. The basement of the church will be open each evening as a club room. This is a departure that would startle, if not shock, the good people of Ontario, yet is it not a good idea? The general store Of Mr. R. E. Pickard at Hensall has been sold to Mr. William Bawden of the firm of Bawden & McDonald. Mr. ,Bawden's son, Mr. Sandy Bawden, and stepson, Mr. William Cook, will cOnduct the business. • The Ross Taylor Company 'Ltd., which has been closed since January for installation of new machinery and the" making of re- pairs, reopened this week. 25 YEARS AGO Mr, Charles Cann, 77, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Mary Kerslake, with whom he had made his home since the death of his wife. Mrs. William Walker. has re- ceived a letter from her son, Rev. John Walker, of Pow Chow, China, telling of famine condi- tions in that part of the province. Cold weather «had added to the Misery of the pe6ple as rice fields were covered with ice. Mr. Henry pfile, who recently sold his shoe business in Hensall, Vd.11 leave soon for Colborne township, where he will take up ''farming. Mr. William Carling and Mr. John Taylor opened the fishing season this week. Mr. Taylor landed two chub and Mr. Carling one. The Hunt Club of Grand Bend concluded the season with an oyster supper followed by • a dance. The 3$ members of the club diSposed of about four and due quarter tons of rabbit In seven drives. Mr. William Elsie and Mr. Max Turnbull managed 5 1 1 Phone - Write See 5 , 15 YEARS AGO Mr. Fred Kerr attended the annual shoot of the Kent Coun- ty Sportimen's Association at Blenheim, He was a ,member of a Windsor five -man team that Car- ried off the honors of the day with a score of 71 out of a poss- ible 75. The •South Huron Agricultural Society held a successful seed show in Hensall with more entries than last year. W. R. Dougall, Hensall, made the.most creditable showing of grain and seeds. Hon. P. 'M. Dowell; Ontario Minister of Agriculture, has an- nounced that rural school lairs in Ontario will be suspended in 1940 as a matter of war -time economy. Huron County had eight school fairs in 1939. Dorothy Louise Kerslake and Chester C. Cornish were united In marriage at the' Presbyterian manse -on March 7 by the Rev. D..C. Hill. 10 YEARS AGO Durini the mild weather of the past week most of the snow and iCe has disappeared A num- ber of 'Stephen and Usborne township roads were opened up for the first time Once the be- ginning of the year. The water. has been running a foot deep over Highway 83 at, the Black Creek. , Tpr. Charles N. Snell, son of Mrs. J. C. Snell, who is with a Canadian tank regiment in Italy and who was wounded May 27, has rejoined his unit. The first robin to be reported in Exeter was seen by Mrs. E. C. •Appleton on March 1. • Cpl. -Donald Winer has com- pleted his tour of overseas duty and is leaving India for Canada where he, will arrive .early in April. Mr. Owen. Atkinson, of Grand Bend, has purchased •the resi- dence of ,the late William Andrew on Williatn St. Five most important woids: "I am proud of you". Four most important words: "What is yoUr opinion?" Three most important words: "If yon please." Two most important' words: "Thank. you." Least important Word: "1". ' • . i WEALSO SUPPLY FERTILIZER , %. ''''' ,,,,,,., l n l ii lll a, l ., l . ll , llll ,, lll , l n l ,, ll in ll ,,,,,,,,,,,,,, l ,,, l ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,m,,,,,,,,,,,,,, lll ie l 1 ll • l i ll He ll eiliiimiekeetiela eo Mickle & Sons Limited Hensall Phone 103 FORA , Malting Barley CONTRACT Don't Wait Limited ArnOunt Of Seed Available • Jottings By J.M.S. LII.From Stagecoach Days he days of the Donnellys again in the Amara with a. stm that appeared in the Brantford Expositor along with the 'Diann O toWegena, one of which itioown, ed by Mr. George tEaerett of that eitr, fOrinerlY of 'V geter. Vise Nsenoattor ,eara: 'An -ftoositor sort on Mein- daf *bola and Wesson „42-oalithre • 410 lire revolver vehleh haVe bOlOnged WWI BItI BiOictik .baii ;brought out of obscurity ,an oftnoat identical model. This one, owned bY Oeurgef Baerett, 09,COltiorne street, is associated with ea, lurid chapter, of the roaring ,,"70s in Western Ontario. VitoSe were the days when 'the notorious "Black ponnelly" gang terrorized the toWnShip of Bid- dulph near :the village of L.ucan, midway between Exeter and Lon- don, Barn Burners A wrong word to the wrong person •brought a, nocturnal visit by the Donnellys. Legend .5 a y s you were lucky if, when you went to the barn the following morning you found ;only that the horses' tails had been, cut off. Sometimes barns were burned down. 'Sometimes the Donnellys interfered with the stagecoach. At that time Mr. Eacrett's fath- er was treasurer for the village of Exeter. He bought the gun— which lie used to put 'under his pillow every nightjust in case, He never had to use it. trim son of a stagecoach driver killed in one raid is W: 3. Brooks, who was a boyhood 'friend of the present George Eacrett and new lives in Crystal 'City, Man. Eventually the villagers got tired Of the antics of the Donnel- ly gang, 'formed themselves into a vigilante committee, disguised themselves and 'murdered five Donnellys in one night. ' The 'Smith and Wesson of Mr:- Eacrett Is' remarkably accurate, he says. Its serial number 1649- 882 and engraved on the cylinder are the words "patented April 3,, Smiles : A slightly hilarious guest :at a party embraced a Strange woman by mistake.- He apologized. "Ex- cuse me. madam, but I thought you were my wife," "You're a nice sort of a hus- band for any woman to have, you clumsy, tipsy•brnte," said the wo- Irian angrily. , "There," exclaimed the conviv- ial one triumphantly, "you talk like her, too," 1855, Jitly, 5, 1.8,0g. anti Pecevaher 18, Nis father alwaye earrie4 it 011 his stageeoach trip !from Exeter to Idondon. Mr, 'Eacrett'a:grandparents,. Mr, and Wm. James Willie Were No..' tees limit --aettlets 404 their mem- pry is :perpetuated hy An arch- way in the village, • When they eraltrated from -Ireland, their voyage to New Tx.)rh, took ieight weekOL and, en arriVal in Exeter, Aloes Willies capital amounted to 'pee English 4shill- ng. He 'built his first troineetea4 shack with an AV) ADC1, .01ITTIO4! is first bushel. of Wheat on this betel; 16 miles to the millers," Mr, Bacrett's -father was Mich- ael. Egerett. ,ad in the latter years.. of hie life lite eyestgl1t all od and we :remember him most as an eittititeifiala mereher ,Of the Masonic .oripler., There ;was hardly inty part of the masonic tibial that Eacrett could inot :recite. In the lodge room 'he .conid'l- Ways be .,dePettded on to 101 in in an emergency Antlas long .as. he was •Oble he rarely Inleand• A Masonic Meeting, Mr, Geo. Eaerett i a hrother- in-law of. Mr. B. W.. Beavers, of Own. T -A SERVICES swim 041444444144144.41 • Take A Tip From, The Millionaires.? 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