The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1961-09-21, Page 4Page 4 Tie Times -Advocate, September 21, •1961
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This newspaper beliess the right to oxpres$ an opinion in public
contributes to the progrees of the netion and that it must be tearciaed freely and without prejudice to preseryt AncI improve demo.
eotic rogyornment,
County ,council must be .commended for its
of '"fitirotiview". the new County home.
'Tor senior citizens which was opened recently.
Those who visited the building .during open;
house were impressed at the modern facilities pro-
videcl. It is truly a "home—and a lovely one at
that—for the :Aged persons of the county. Its decor
matches that of ,any of the new apartment houses
being .ereeted in other centres for senior citizens,
"Huronview" is a far ery from what used to
be termed a "poor bouse" and any who still have
old-fashioned notions about the institutionwiU have
them quickly dispelled M a visit to the home.
Huron should be proud of the faeilities, not
becauseof the building alone, but because of the
important attitude behind it—the desire to give
our senior citizens the respect and dignity they
deserve.
Are we ready?
Figures being released from the June census
confirm some of the population shifts which have
been predieted for sore time.
Populations in urban centres are going up.
Exeter has risen from 2,655 in 1956 to 2,985, an
increase of 330. Goclerieh has added 381 persons
during the same period; Clinton, 472; St. Marys,
252,
Township population has been relatively con-
stant. Vsborne was 1,590 in 1956, now 1,544;
Stephen, 4,460, now 4,467; Hay, 2,621, now (with
Zurich added) 2,700.,
Authorities indicate the trend will eontinue
Sugar and Spice
Sometimes I wish life would
stop being so interesting. There
are moments when I'd like. to
ieelax, fall into a pattern of
gracious living, and coast
quietly downhill to the grave,
like a Christian gentleman, se-
cure in the knowledge that St.
Peter was chewing his nails
with impatience as he waited
to conduct me to a quiet cor-
ner of the place,
But it doesn't seem to work
out that way, There's always
some gigantic foofawraw in
progress, either in the world
at'large, or around our house,
to keep me upset, confused, ex-
cited, roaring mad, or ex-
hausted,
Take the Berlin crisis, for
example. By the time this ap-
pears in print, you, gentle rea-
der, may have been blown sky-
high by a nuclear missile. If
this happens, feel free to can-
cel your subscription. And
please accept my heartiest
congratulations for being out
of it all, and give my regards
to God, eh?
Personally, while len not e
pacifist, 1 would not go to war
with a four-year-old pygmy
over Berlin. I am about as
concerned over the rights of
the Berliners as they were over
the rights of the people of
Warsaw in 1939. 1 know, I
know, there are many wonder-
ful German people. And I've
met quite a few of them. Call
me intolerant, prejudiced, or
what you like, but I've felt a
slight coolness toward the race
since half a dozen of them
tried to kick my brains out, in
a station yard in Utrecht, se-
venteen years ago this month.
That reminds me. I had a
letter this week from old friend
Gene Macdonald, editor of the
Glengarry News. It seems that
the 22nd chi.eftian of the Mac-
donell clan was out from Scot-
land this summer, visiting
among his kinsmen in Glen-
garry, Ontario. There are more
McDonalds and Macdonells
and Macdonalds in Glengarry
than the Campbells wiped out
at the Massacre of Glencoe.
Anyway, Gene was talking
with The Mac d onel 1, and
learned that the latter was an
old Spitfire pilot and an ex -
prisoner -of -war,
He asked the chief if he'd
known me there, remembering
that I was in the jug. "Sure
know Smiley," exclaimed His
Chieftanship. "He bunked right
across the hall from the in
Stalag Luft."
It turns out that he was
called "Mack" in prison camp.
There were approximately 800
characters celled "Mac" in our
camp, so 1 can't plate him,
but it just goes to show you.
Speaking of prisoners, 1
learned Sunday morning, at a
fairly unholy hour, that it was
my fifteenth wedding anniver•
sary. First I knew of it when
the lady who was lying beside
me, eyes shut tight, pushed me
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The Mind in Healing
Most of us are interested in
the new hospital being built
near Godeirch so we might like
to read "The Mind in Heal-
ing", a book written by Dr.
Rolf Alexander and on loan
from Huron County library.
In: his introductory remarks
Dr. Alexander writes "The
most revolutionary medical dis-
covery of our day is that it
is stress and not disease which
kills us. It is stress which
causes the heart, circulatory
and kidney diseases that now
destroy more lives yearly than
any of the other diseases. It
is stress which causes prema-
ture old age and it is stress
which precipitates mental ill-
ness!"
Furthermore, he contends if
we could but learn to control,
even to a slight degree, our
stress -producing moods, emo-
tions and attitudes we could
add many useful and happy
years to our span of life."
In this book the author at-
tempts to give a guide where-
by the ordinary layman can
cooperate with medical science
in speeding his own recovery
from illness and also to escape
considerable of the tension and
anxiety.
The findings are the results
of more than 40 years research
and practice in this :field and
can profitably be applied to
everyone suffering from the
effects of living in our over -
tense, harassed and frustrating
world.
Doctor's Wife in Greenland
This is a refreshing and can-
did story of a Finnish doctor
and his young family who spent
a year in Greenland. The doc-
tor's wife wrote the story of
their stay in one of Green-
land's remotest colonies where
Dr. Ehrstrom was to conduct
a scientific investigation into
the appearance of certain dis-
eases amongst the native pop-
ulation.
She says "To take part as
assistant in medical research
work covering a wide field and
at the same time keep house
for a husband and two chit.
dren in Arctic latitudes was for
be enter Titne5abbotatt
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Leadership
The leadership being .displayed -by Exeter,
Asan in organizing a community "Pray,,,
e, for Peace" service this Sunday is, welcome. WO
hope it receives the support it warrants.
The International situation is grave, yet we
sit idly by wondering if and when a 'hot war will
start. Can we, insignificant souls in .a 'small com,
numity, de anything to relieve the tensions, which
threaten to embroil the world in .another holocaust?
Should we sit .apathetically by entrusting our fate
tothe leaders .of the democracies who have proven
before they can lead us into tragedy through mis-
taken judgment? Should we take no. stand, voice
no opinion because we form only a minute part of -
a small nation mixed up in the ideological :conflict
of the world?
• These questions must have haunted the con-
sciences of every thinking citizen. Some answers --
at least some thoughts to inspire us toward the de", ,
veloprnent of our own convictions—will be provid
ed at this community service, we have been as-
sured.
For much too long, our society has told the
church to stay out of politics, out of government,
out of the vital matters of state. What a ludicrous
position for those who profess to let their .faith or
religion govern their lives!
The church, proclaimed by a majority of
Canadians as their basis for living, now is speaking
oo, a vital matter. Let it be heard widely,
at an even greater rate. Are we preparing to meet
it with sound, foresighted municipal policy or must
we continue to let it produce the emergencies and
unexpected crises which are solved in a patchwork
manner at best?
dispensed by Bill Smiley
toward the far edge of the bed
with one foot, and mumbled,
"Leesha can dooz gemeezum
brekfus nour annvrsry," And
if you think that isn't a shock-
ing way to be wakened on a
warm September Sunday morn
wait till it happens to you.
Well, I got her some break-
fast, the blasted kids, who are
always up with the birds,
were already gathered. around
the table, just like young rob-
ins, gaily discussing the swim
I was going to take them for,
as I stumbled and groaned
around the kitchen in bare
feet and shorts. They scoffed
three sliced peaches each, and
four of my special Runny
Scrambled Eggs, b e f or e I
could get a bite to the Old
Girl.
And then she couldn't swal-
low a morsel. Nerves. Our an-
niversary: coincided .with her
debut as Organist in the church.
She hadn't slept a wink all
night, but had dozed off, after
four tranquilizers, at dawn.
What a day! It was about 280
degrees in the shade, but her
hands were as cold as a coro-
ner's kiss, and she had a far-
away look in her eyes that
I'd never seen before except
on the faces of people who
were wetting their pants while
in swimming.
me at least a sensational and
unforgettable experience."
Mrs. Ehrstrum has a poet's
eye for the beauties of natural
scenery. Her colorful personal-
ity and ready sympathy with
all whom she met give her
tale warmth and depth and
make her book very human,
Briefly, she got through the
ordeal without even fainting
once, But she couldn't miss,
with the rest of the family
praying as they'd never prayed
before, that Mum wouldn't
make a bollix of it. I thought
I heard a sardonic snort
from away up in the sky, as
she was graciously accepting
congratulations after the ser-
vice.
To round out the week, 1
went back to school on Mon-
day, and there was Jo* sit-
ting in a front seat, his ape-
like countenance wreathed in
a satanic smile. Joe is a friend
in human form, as 1 found out
last year. He was so disturb-
ing that he almost made me
break a life-long rule, never to
hit anybody bigger than my-
self.
He hadn't showed up in the
first two weeks ee school, I
figured he •wasn't coning? back
this year, and life looked like
a bowl of borscht, compared
to the flagon. of hemlock it re-
sembled last year, with him in
the class.
And there he sat, leering at
me, as cute as a baby gorilla.
Do you know what that charac-
ter said to me, as I fumbled
for my blackjack? He said,
"Sure glad 1 got You for Eng-
lish again, sir. I allus like to
get a good teacher. We wuz
lucky to get each other again,
wuzn't we?"
It was like having your legs
cut off at the knees by a
scythe. 'You want to run, but
all you can do is groan. As I
said sometimes I wish life
would stop being so interest-
ing.
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On lotteries
The other
By ROBERT SO.UTHCOTT
We don't always share the
same opinions here at The
Times -Advocate, which I sup-
pose is natural, and since I
do not agree with last week's
editorial stand in regard to the
establishment of a national
lottery it would not be very
courageous of me to remain
silent.
Is charity well served?
No One can deny the state-
ment in the editorial that im-
provements in this area have
developed through or been
substantially aided by lotteries.
I have been a part of them and
have some knowledge of their
benefits. But has charity been
well served?
When one considers the a-
mount of money spent in lot-
teries and compares this to the
net gain there is some question
of doubt. In most of those that
we have taken part thig repre-
sented a very small percentage
indeed,
This is emphasized still fur-
ther by facts which we be-
lieve to be accurate. France
suspended its state lotteries in
1938 when it had been found
that only 31% of the total re-
ceipts remained to enrich the
treasury. In New South Wales
about one-third remains and in
the better known Irish Sweep-
stakes about 20% actually aids
the hospitals in that country.
The argument inay be used
that thousands of dollars go out
of the country or people wish
to spend their money in this
way. But is this an argument
for lotteries or for a reap-
praisal of planning and reason-
ing, in relation te the use of
our resources?
Somehow we have caught
a fever for the give away
method of promotion and sale
today—to much so that people
are confused both as to the
true value of the product and
what is gambling and what
isn't.
There is something' alluring
about getting something for
nothing but as Sam Fletcher
told our businessmen at a pre -
Christmas clinic some years
ago the sooner we get back to
the 100 cents on the dollar the
better. I' would also seem to
be more charitable and prac-
tical if instead of investing a
small 'percentage to charity
through lotteries we made it a
100% contribution.
Attracts crime
Then let's face it! Lotteries
encourage crime. Thousands of
dollars are involved which
means the attractions of peo-
ple whose motives are personal
gain.
Indeed the situation is seri-
ous in Ontario as it is, Per-
haps you have been following
the prodding of the Toronto
dailies in the respect,
In his vast experiences as a
governor and jurist, Thomas
viewpoint
E. Dewey pointed this up in a
message to the legislature of
New York; "The entire history
of legalized gambling in this
country and abroad shows that
it has brought corruption, de.
moralization of moral and
ethical standards." It is signif-
icant that in the LI.S,A, some
state e have revolted and estab-
lished stringent constitutional
provisions against it,
It is also interesting to note
that CFPL's Hugh Bremner
dwelt on this subject in two of
his broadcasts this summer, He
concluded bis analysis by stat-
ing that the more he looked
into it the more he became con-
vinced legalized gambling is
not the answer.
The end and the means
Certainly as stated in the ed.!,
torial support of lotteries can-
not be made on moral grounds,
"It may be wrong but it's for
a good cause" is a claim we
hear so often. In other words
we are saying the end justifies
the means. The purpose of the
lottery is to raise money for a
worthy cause so sponsors feel
that the method is justified.
But what about the effects on
the thinking of the individuals
who have taken part?
What about their feeling that
they are justified in trying to
get a lot for a little? Is this
not exactly the same philosophy
of life which, when carried to
its ultimate extreme, inspires
the professional criminal.
Those who take the position
that gambling is justified be-
cause it assists charity should
remember that the moral deg-
radation it brings to human
personality is too heavy a
mice to pay for a short and
easy way of keeping up hos-
pitals.
No one has a moral right .to
exploit the cupidity or weak.
floss of the population on be-
half of charity nor should we
encourage our governments to
do the same to help finance
themselves.
A department store had ad-
vertised a hundred hats for
sale at a dollar apiece, and the
millinery department was jam-
med with hysterical women,
One finally struggled through
the mass of squirming bodies,
reached a clerk,. and banded
over a dollar. In her other
hand she held a bat, "Don't
bother to wrap it," she said.
"I'll wear it,"
"But don't you want a bag
for your old hat?" asked the
girl. -
"No thanks," the beaming
customer replied. "I just sold
it."
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Nate: "Aren't you coming in
swimming?"
Kate: "1 can't. A moth has
been eating my bathing suit,"
Nate: "The little rascal! He
must have been on a diet."
As the "Times" go by
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE T•A FILES
50 YEARS AGO
Mr. Asa Penhale, Of Stephen,
was kicked in the head by a
horse. A big fly had been both-
ering the animal.
At, the Zurich races the horse
of C. A. Houze stumbled and
fell and threw Mr. Houze over
its head, He had the good for-
tune to land on his feet.
Mr. Frank Derdle has taken
a position with the Connor Ma-
chine company.
Mies Campbell, of Gederich,
aitd Miss Irene Quackenbeeh
have taken positions on the
public school teaching ttaff,
Workmen are here from To -
rent° putting in the plumbing
in the new Bank Of Commerce
building.
30 YEARS AGO
R. E. Pooley, or Whiehelsea,
carried off bee firstnd two
seconds with hit display of
eggs at the Toronto Exhibition,
Fire in the Pinery at Grand
Bend burned a swath about a
Mile wide and swept to within
two Miles of Grand Bald,
About 2,000 acresof marsh land
was bunted Over. The sky was
lit tip for miles. A heavy, theedoestorm quenched the flames,
MarLin Morlock, Of Crediton,
won the public speaking ton.
test in connection With the
edtor)]. fair,
Miss Xathleati Wiseman, of
Thames Road, was pleasantly
surprised With a handerehiet
showee Pelee to attending West,
ern 'University,
The first of the school hitt
th the area WAS held at Win'.
thelsea, Champion min. Will.
ners were Roxie Dino*, Tete
Dalt Reit ehd, elaritifi Miners,
15 YEARS AGO
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Des-
jardine Grand :Bend, re-
turned from a seven weeks'
motor trip to the Pacific coast,
covering over 5,600 miles.
The garage of Graham Arth-
ur was breleeri.ieto and a quan-
tity of cigarettes and cigars
stolen, together with a radio
and a battery. A box contain-
* fifty cent pieces Was also
steden.
After twenty years in the
bakery business W. E. Middle-
ton sold out to EdWard ,Dory,
of Stotiffville,
Dr, J, W, Corbett, who re-
cently took over the dental
practice of Dr, G. Roulsten,
arrived in EXoter with his
bride, the Milner Barbara
Fogg, recently connected with
MeGill lIniveteity,
Mise Helen Penhale entered
Osgoode Hall, Toronto, es a
law student.
10 YEARS AGO
key moor, of -Zurich, won
a $500 jadk pot et Reheat' Le -
glen lethge,
Middlesex County Council
sponsored a reeoltitiett to have
the Pinery 'Park deeeleped as
e recreation area The prop-
erty was owned by the Canada
Land Company,
Meter Fair was opened by
*hornet Pryde, MLA, assisted
by Mayor B. W. Tuohy.
Stan Vernon and intern Orr,
or Parkhill, Welt geld watches
ret Sulova lawn bowling tour,
Ititniefit On the local greens,
Derry &Vie's bantams won
thn first of a threeegante series
against NoW limnbiteg for the
$tilltani "A" chap
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