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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1961-09-14, Page 401. Page 4 The, Times -Advocate, Sentetttber.14. 1.961; E.cIttor 15 "this nswspeper believes the debt to express' Ian e!ainiore to pu!ali:8 co4tributes to tee prceress of the n^'^ ! a•rd that it must Loa e^sere creed freely end without prejudice to .preseree .anti improve le riQe t,;ratic government. No toss of Ireedom Useful purpose The Wingham Advance -Times complains about the "inherent dangers to personal freedom" incorporated in the new plan for seeonizare school .education. Frankly. While we usually find =eh common sense in the Wingham editors conrnrents,. We feel this complaint is unwarranted, The Advance - Times suggests that the dan- gers to freedom lurk in that portion of the plan Which requires students at the end of grade eight to. be -channeled into either academic, technical or commercial training. It suggests that the onus of the decision as to which course the individual stu. dent takes will rest with the guidance teachers, who will have to base their advice en aptitudes of the pupil indicated by tests and examinations. While it maintains it is not attempting to knock the new plan of education, the paper says; 'Wore and more in our schools. as in all other areas eehere government control enters the picture, we are being told ',chat to do. The decisions are being made for us and lee are expected to follow the path like a herd of docile sheep". This type of "red herring" complaint— which attempts to draw the spectre of hideous gnv't dictatorship tas if it were somebody else's gov'tt) quer any new program in the public interest—is one of the basic problems of democracy. We are afraid to let our governments govern because we Might step on some individual's toes even if we relieve a problem for 1:000 others. Instead of be- ing stubbornly opposed to every new measure just because it means new control, why can't we ex- amine the measure for its own value? In this case—the new secondary school pro- gram—the minister has carefully pointed out that the final decision as to which "stream" the student Xa'ill enter remains unquestionably With the par. ents. The student's aptitudes, as discovered in tests, and the guidance teacher's recommendation, Fill be discussed with the parents before they make that decision, hut the final responsibility will be theirs and theirs alone. How can anyone suggest that loss of free• done is involved here? Mistakes as to the proper course will be 'made, to be sure (probably more by doting parents than by objective teachers, at that) but it does not appear that any such errors will seriously handicap the student in later life. First. it should be remembered that in all three channels, the student will be able to pro- ceed to university or similar education and can 'specialize in other fields there, Second. let's not forget that only 20% of the student's time is involved in these special courses. In other words, theoretically at least, 80% of all students' instruction will be similar, regardless of the channel chosen. Third. it will be possible to switch from one channel to another. Limitations will be imposed, to be sure, but these are sensibly required to pre.. trent the fickle student (perhaps at his parents' whims) from jumping from course to course as an excuse for failing to apply himself. Surely these allowances are generous and 5 Backache? Feel lis ties s? Nerves frayed? Why don't you do as I did. Get away from it all by entering the teaching profession, and revel in those long, golden, summer holidays. A year ago, I had one week off between the end of summer. school and the beginning of the teaching year. We spent the week winding up our affairs in one town and moving to 'an- other. I had two days vacation —Sunday and Labor Day. This year, however, due to superior planning. and the un- canny timing of my wife, things are different. I had one day off—Labor Day— and I spent half of that mowing the lawn, the other half writing a column. I don't like to think I have a personal diet who is deter- mined that a holiday would be bad for me. I prefer to put it down to sheer fate. had man- agement, or some kind of psychological block 1 have de- veloped which steers me away, relentlessly, from anything that looks like a vacation. It all started on the last day of summer school. White and shaken from a brutal Latin examination, I tottered back to My room to find the whole family waiting for me, aflame with excitement, for various reasons. The kids were all agog be- cause they figured they could con me into taking them to the Exhibition. My wife was all atwitter because she had just made a deal, out of thin air, to move to a different house, which she'd had her eye on for some time, Right there, I almost broke down and wept. But, with that simple heroism that is the hallmark of the modern hus- band and father, without bitter- ness, with no recriminations, 1 pulled myself together. I wav- ed a wistful mental farewell to my week of fishing, golfing and bumming. I grinned a ghastly grin. I agreed that it certainly was a coincidence that the Ex was on, and that it certainly was lucky that we had a week in which to move to the new house (with the big rent). It all seemed sort of pre- ordained, and I didn't struggle. Just cried a little, inside. The kids took me for a horrible ride, financially, and on a number of horrible rides, phy- sically, at the midway. Every time it happens I swear a deep and desperate oath that I'll never do it again. But I'm a sucker• for midway rides. It's a hangover from childhood. when I never had enough money for more than one thril- ling trip on the Ferris wheel. At any rate. we tried them all. That is all the rides that. scare the liver out of you, from the Wild Mouse to the Giant Rotor, My wife. brave little woman. was a good sport, as usual.. She stood on the ground. alternately chewing her fingers and covering her eyes X%P Exeter Zinte5=gtibocate Times Established 1873 Advocate Established 1881 Amalgamated 1924 C Lo Published Each Thursday MorningAt Stratford, Ont. Authorized as Second Clete Mali, host Office Dept, Ottawa AWAROS Freels Howe Beetle 8liield, best fie* page (Oen. ada), 1957, A. V« Notan Trotsky, general extelle!loe' for My/s- pellers published hi Ontario towns between 1:5510 and 4,500 peputetienr 1958, 1457, 1956; J. George Johnstoli Trotsky, typo, gi•aph!tal excellence (Onterio), 1457: .E. 1', Stephenson Trephy, hest stent edge (Ontario), 1956, 19SS; 1115-Cariada ltitin11146 C'edsratioh national .safety eseard, 1937. !raid-hi•Advence eleculaiiotz, Mardi 31, 1041 3,A36 . illpaCMPT1O4 t ATES, eeneda"$1,00 pet Year) USA ;$5;00 1 `e"11 support terra c:uuntal's stand in urg- ing the establishment of a national lottery to raise funds for hospital purposes. We do so not on a moralbasis, obviously, but from a ;practical standpoint, Take a look around the area and observe just what been substantially improvements a ded havedeveloped! lotteQ es- the uSh or outh Huron Hospital, district arenas, playground pre - grazes, welfare work, countless other benefits. With its sweepstakes, Ireland takes hund- reds of thousands of dollars out of Canada which. might well serve a useful purpose here. If a great number of Canadians wish to spend their money on lotteries—and that is their privilege —then let their speculations serve some useful, national purpose. practical, capable of correcting any unfortunate misdirections which may occur. .But in dwelling on these possibilities of what might be termed injustice, aren't we overlooking the advantage of the forest by focusing too much attention on one tree? When the program develops, thousands of children will benefit from more prac- tical and more adaptable training in the technical and commercial fields. Students who quickly drop- ped out of school because they weren't interested in academic courses and study of classics will have their initiative and creativity stimulated by training in fields which they enjoy. Surely this major benefit far outweighs the minor fault to which the Wingham editor objects. The other complaint made by the Wrngham editor referred to one preliminary meeting in Huron county at which the press was excluded on request of a senior department official. We object- ed to that, too, until we learned why. The senior official, in the interest of Huron school boards, wished to divulge details of the new program, not then announced, in order to help them reach a decision concerning the new composite school. Sub- sequent news releases about the meeting and the confirmation of details which he divulged, have justified his position in our opinion. What may be influencing the Wingharn editor's opinion is the fact that the Wingham secondary school board came to the preliminary meetings decidedly opposed to the new program and unwilling to view it with an open mind. Con- sequently, they have not joined in the Huron county program and their students will not have access to the benefits which will be offered, This position displays the concern for "freedom"—the freedom not to participate, regardless of the ad- vantage provided—to which the Wingham editor may refer.. The rather incredulous point is that the Wingham representatives opposed the plait be- fore they knew what it was! We don't suggest that the new secondary school program will not involve problems, that it is the final answer to providing the utmost in edu- cation for our youth. We view it, however, as an important step toward . that end. :'i:.YtFa�,°•.;.,. '1amvazomm.`„ovri.' +a',"*„x�"3 mule' .w `.3:'."we....,:eleeeepeae p.,e .....see sty.....:. .eeeeereeeenewee dispensed by Bill Smiley in horror, as we hurtled through space. But she did have the decency to help me stagger from one of these monstrosities to the next, and she did tell me i was white as a sheet and to stop being such a dam' old fool. That wasa fitting introduc- tion to the week that followed, my holiday week. When we got home. we moved. As far as I'm concerned, moving and nightmares are in the same - category. They're unreal, un- desirable, and deeply .disturb- ing. The only difference is m the temperature of the sweat they produce. With nightmares, it's a cold sweat. It was the usual perform- ance. My wife throwing out valuables, and the kids and t lugging them back in. Hund- reds of cartons jammed witi- - Please turr to page "Flow long would it take me to be stronb enough to open my wife's pickle jars:" Qo A412.! .4%;.f 3-11 Ui 19Kt,ii he ,,ritarre .vn9ira•n. rd... WnrldrikhL: rsrzrvr•d. Charge seventy-five centee Milt for SITTING tY ,6 a 'dollar :atee beellt if I have to move around." $ata ie6l,Xfir4Tatum Sy=Zitwb,Zx,Woad r".f3! Pour*. "He's been that way ever since he offered his brain to science and they turned him down." Century of progress On 'Thursday afternoon I sat on the hank overlookrnt Lake Huron and saes the antics of some of the pilets of the Golden Hawks as they went through their paces while getting ready for their demonstration at the Western Fair and also for Air Force day at the Centralia Airport. 1 had mixed feelings of the tremendous strides that have been inade in aeronautics and many other lines since I first entered The Exeter TiinCs as a r'rinteee devil in_ Septem- bei, nee. At least one of the priots skimmed the Lakeshore at a height less than the treetops along the bank and made many of the manouevres that thrilled great crowds during the following two days. It reniieded me of a trip to New York to attend the ex- position called the Century of Progress. in an electrical build- ing we saw many demonstra- tions,. but two stand out clearly in my memory. One was a glass tube about the size of a small football and inside the tube thousands of small par- ticles glistened like tiny stars. We were told that this was the first demonstration of t h e brealcipg up of the atom, the smalleet particle known at the time,. The speaker said they had no idea of what use it would be to mankind. Today we have passed the atomic age and are living in the nuclear age. The second demonstration was given by a lady with a microphone in her hand. To- day we all know what the mic- rophone means in the way of exemplifying sound. While thinking of the speed of the lets i was reminded of one of the most unpleasant ex-' peiiences in my early life -at thee printing office. The power used' `for operating The news- paper press was a water-cooled gasoline engine. It was some- what- difficult to start. On this particular occasion we were "ready -to -print - the paper but we cranked and cranked, the vhole stall talring their .tun, JOTTIN BY $.41.etas AUkalits➢9llMidIsonn liititssmOuutiattliiiettwenst!a alsa.1tmUU,iO:U#7:17i7A 2****1.1e,nno but the engine ref sed for a long time to start, Turning to me the boss at that time accused nee of put- ting water iii the gasoline. 1 don't ever remember of being hurt so much and later I went to the boss with tears in illy eyes, ' told him how badly I felt as I, like the rest, had taken my turn at the crank. The gas engine was followed by the electric motor and in time every machine had its individual motor. At another time m Manches- ter, England, t was with a party that was being shown through a factory where the diesel engine was 5 being manu- factured. Since that time the steam engine, which was the source of much of the power generated, has practically been superseded by the- diesel en- gine, now .manufactured in London, Ont. IEURTAMMISMIZTEMATZMIga Your library LeyMRS.MRS. JG, S We mention two Biblical novels this week that are new and are in your library. Reed to Sodom The Road to Sodom is a dra- matic description of one of tiie greatest stories of the Old Testament, the. story of Abra- ham, his boyhood in an idola- trous ' family circle andhis- revolt against his surroundings, Intermingling with it and in contrast, is the story of his nephew, Lot, and his scheming, 'Pleasure -loving wife, • Adah. The latter is seen in contrast to the beautiful, good-natured Sarah, estrfe of Abrahams ' Sarah's beauty brings her many adventures While Adah's scheming and sinister designs lead her husband, Lot, and her family down the road to Sodom. —Please turd to page 5 s the 'Time o by w!t Ht_!G!eltt, PROM, Ti=lt T -A 50 YEAR5 AGO George Kellerman, Dash_ cod, has purchased from the at _mets' Bank its partially completed bank building on the corner of Main St. and will complete it as originally m_ tended as a bank and dwell- ing. The young men of Exeter ars holding a social dance in _Mc- Donnel's Hall, Friday right. The Tony Vita Harpers will furnish the music. Miss Anna row left on Mon- day to attend Normal School rn London. Mack Vincent. entertainer, Miss Jean Walker, London, elocutionist, and 11. Phillips, ALCM, and other talent will fattish a realtreat in Exeter Opera House Friday night. Mr. William Moodie is con- fined to his bed, a pole having fallen on him at the barn rais- inig of Joseph Yellow. Mrs. A. E. rollick, Mrs. 5. F. Sharp, Mrs. W. Howey, Mrs. J. Blatchford and Miss Murray attended the WCTTJ convention in Goderioh this weak. it `Y't'AitS AGO The Municipal Council have struck the fax rate for this year at 41 mills, a. reduction of three mills. The new grain elevator be- ing constructed at Hemel' for Ibisssrs. Thompson 8s Company Of Blenheim is about corn• meted. The bridges at the north end and on the Lake Road have been painted with a coat of aluminum. Hr. Hent y ?file, II ash veod planted six potatoes in e special pilot and harvested 90 pounds. He says they are named Idaho. Mr. Thomas Jeokell, who 30 years ago was art employee of the Exeter 'Tithes, visited in town this week. llieetre. Hugh Creech, Harry Jennings, of Exeter; Harry Anderson and Kathleen Wise- man, of Usborne; Margaret McLaren and' Dorothy Thomp- son, of Hensel!, have registered to attend Western University, Between 1956 and 1960 in Canada average monthly eine ployment in reining fell from 109,203 to 105,840, in primary iton and steal from 311,100 to 36,500, ill forestry from 78,5(10 to S1„356, in taw !bilis from 59,75!1 to 53,530, 111 1i anufacter ing frond 1,202,000 to 1,162,00. 15 `wr=ARS AC41 Miss Margaret Dougall hes returned from Toronto where ,she completed her second year summer course for vocal music for public schools and band and orchestra instruction for high schools. Gordon. May, who has been connected with the pay office of the Canadian Army for the past four years, and recenly stationed at Ottawa, has Ye- sumed his former position with the Bank of Commerce in Brussels. Charles Stephenson of Hen- sel' and his six-year-old grand- son were instantly killed when they were crushed beneath a toppling stone and concrete wall which they were assisting to rebuild on the farn_i of C'eorge Stephenson, Hay ,Town- ship. J. Alison Morgan received the Huron County Scholarship athweardedOAC. tie a boy who enters Rev. Williai Mair, Thames 'Road, and Rev. E. Aldworth, of St. Marys, are delegates to the General Council of the United Church being held in Montreal. Mr. Earl Neil of Ailsa Craig interviewed council in regard to erecting a roller skating rink in the village. 10 YPARS. AGO AW2 Martha Pederson, Dash- wood, was among the airwomen to graduate from the first course of the eight-week basic ti at Manning, Depot, St. dining Jol,i,, QJue. Some 260 reiuifs wanted into. the bi and nary' school at the housing site of RCAF Station Centralia for the first day of studies. Nine teachers have been engaged under- principal John Butler. Organization for a, South Huron Music Festival this fall is well underway. It will be the first inlisieat competition held in this area for aonie years, The first group of RCAF post War airwomeli will arrive at Grand Bend airport next week to enter the only School of Flying Control in Meth -Mild- Carey nr- Carey Joynt was awarded a i)octer of philosophy degree hs 'Clark university, Worcester, Masi., at its simmer term commencement, The old Exeter public school bar been sold by tender to H. Tensen end Company for $3,300 to be demolished. Fort > omroRT ALL Y An ROUND MOM LINDENFIEL S LT YOUR. HEADQUAR1'.E E For WARM AIR 11PATING. AIR CONDITIONINO — OIL BURNERS SHEET .METAL. WQ11 We are en Ass1»elete Member oif flit Mahone! Warm . 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Mother cure has her hands full peepe! !np snea!s, panning fall outings and wet -eking the little enee What Metier time to consider the etivantaues of a handy extension tees phone. An extension in the k!tetle!+ !'uif only saves steps but psr'„ritr the housewife to keep an eye on the dinner end the other on the children -while she males and takes cells, A lot of people glee consider the beelroent s key locatio.n for en extension phone. Many e !nee run to the phone downsta!!'s has been p! everted by a bedroom extern sioii.. But more important to the housewife is That feeling of security a bedside fe!epho!'is provides.. esrecia!ly if she !s eve! alone et night. .Remembe!', whether vo'u choosy the space.sau ng Princess, the compact wall phene, oe the strean+lined table set, there's a toiour in each style to her!tmrlize with your decor. Why not es!! us at Exeter 124 todatf We'!l be glad to talk ever extension telephones with you. Now, here's an entertainment treat for the whole family! On October 2, 9;30 to 11:00 p.m., the 'Trans -Canada 'Telephone Syst'in will present its first 1861.62 tele vision grogram—an all -Canadian production by CRC -TV of Tyrone Gutbrie's 11)61 Stratford F'eefival neseeritation of "The Pirates at Penzance,” Gilbert and Sullivan's gay comic opera about sisinr General Stanley's beautiful daughters and their adventures with the pirates,. The show, which will have the original Stratford cast, has been skillfully adapted for television by CBC -TV. This will be the first of several shows that will be presented. during the toning season by Trans -Canada Telephone System of which The Bell Telephone Company of Canada is a member. So make a iinte of the time and date; you won't want to miss this excellent show. f e, in spite et what :appeareel hi out edvertieetneet in tins Sept. 7 issue of The heee-Ad",'eeafe, !'tit st!1i your tele. eileee manager. The ad, published to remind you teat otte installers Wo!iid soon be around with your new dia! telephones, bore the sigeta!ui a of J. 1. Sendersolt,- My good friend, Sandy, la r Bell Telephone mananer a!! tight but his feeeitoiy Includes our eYs:irarle.A8 at su k !dacesSts alhi'oy, niche and Pa! kltill slot Cxe!er, i"se have spokas, es! fo our edverilsi!!g sgency and they have re- vlsed the ad ter this week. We are right behind tete message contained in the ad. We hope you'll take adverts tags of the installer's visit to qet those ektension tees phones without paying the installation charges and that yep brighten up your home with colour telephones, .e ,, w. .s .: fir. 4* as ,a as .