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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1963-10-17, Page 4:6:411.e ifregsy • bk-vzi V.uj!...41.%.,.....44 UAW-We SII.IkitS WW1 A MG WHIM 111 VURINS IVES tft#4 Ott "I'm no expert, SP I'm glad That 1 can rely on my Mettoal Life policies." .1 A CHALLENGE The world goes hungry BY DR, ROT4LAND PQJRIEB, DEAN, FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE, LAVAL UNIVERSITY NATIONAL NEWSPAPER WEEK OCT. 13-19, 1963 37 riculture has been kept in a Sphere by itself too long. It Must now come out of its shell and join the world. Society must know that by helping agricul- ture, we are helping to improve our own nutrition and are be- ginning to solve the problem of feeding humanity. During the last war a good part of the world looked with pride at Canadian agriculture because we were helping tofeed the Allies, Let us now go on record as saying that we are working toward the task of feed- ing not the Allies but the hungry populations of the world. As a practical first gesture, let Par- liament divert 10 percent of its defence budget to this new task. It would also be practical disar- mament. two sole practical criteria Of choice seem to. be. ((flavor!' and. usatiafacticin." As far as -qua- lity is concerned our domestic animals are a great deal better nourished, than we are. (The nutrition •division of the federal department of health and wel- fare reports that, on the aver- age, Canadians consume much more of every nutrient than they need and yet some, arnongfarni- lies of all income levels, con- sume too little of various nut- rients,) This is not a question of trying to invade the fields of the dietician, the doctor, or the chemist. It is, ' rather a broadening of the field of the agriculturalist so he can work with others to meet the chal- lenge of feeding an ever- growing world population. Ag- Imperial Oil Review Criteria of a newspaper JOTTINGS BY JMS J. M. 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Good writing must be combined with an effective typographical display of copy and pic- tures to capture the full drama and excitement of the day's news. Good printing is essential. News and comment of most immediate interest and importance to the local commu- nity shall have priority for the available space, which will depend on the size and resources of the newspaper. To assure a financially strong and in- dependent publication, and one that is com- petitive with other media, a good newspaper must maintain effective circulation, advertis- ing, and promotion programs. Finally, a good newspaper should be guided in the publication of all material by a concern for truth, the hallmark of freedom, by a concern for human decency and human 'betterment, and by a respect for the accepted standards of its own community. A good newpaper may judge its own performance-and be judged-by these criteria, If you're like most people, you buy life insurance for family protection. But your policies are sound investments as well, when they're the "cash value" kind. Mutual Lifd policyholders enjoy unsurpassed dividends plus healthy increases in the guaranteed values of their policies. Check the advantages of the Mutual way to guaranteed savings and protection, Call the man from Mutual Life, today. E The Mutual Life ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA The company with the outstanding dividend record Representative: G. R. GODBOLT, C.L.U., Corner Sanders & Edward Sts., Exeter, Ontario, Ph: 235.2740 Shirking our responsibility A Challenge to feed the hungry By Dr, Rolland Poirier, Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, Laval University, Quebec. The scandal of our century is this; humanity is divided into two halves. The first half has all the tools to produce food in abundance and must at every moment resolve sharp prob- lems of overproduction. The other half does not always re- ceive the minimum ration ne- cessary to sustain human life. Due to distances or seemingly unassailable-political fron- tiers, humanity has not been able to remedy this scandal. Now, however, modern trans- port and food conservation have reduced distances and interna- tional co-operation is becoming a reality. I think the solution to this problem may come in our life- time. More than that, I think that very soon we may see com- petition between Russia and the West--a severe competition to feed the hungry half of the world, just as there is now com- petition in outer space. But let us suppose that the problems of transport and poli- tical barriers are overcome. Are we equipped to feed the rest of the world? I think not. Before we can begin to attack this prob- lem in a practical way the world will need a very great many more professional agricultur- alists. I believe that the agri- culturalist must redefine his job and broaden his outlook. He must become a specialist for human feeding. We must have better-trained producers, because one day we will be asking people to produce more food, not less. If we were to meet only 20 percent of the food requirements of the hungry part of the world, Canada and many other countries would have to increase their actual production. We must graduate from our universities men who understand all the aspects of food processing, biological as well as technical. While attack- ing quantitative problems on human feeding, in many coun- tries we must also attack the qualitative problem. This may even be necessary in some of the so called "well-fed" coun- tries, like Canada, where the The announced promotion and development of the lake front at Grand Bend including the pur- chase of Lakeview Casino to- gether with additional property by a syndicate of promoters from Toronto, London and other centres prompts me to recall some of the early history of this now famous summer resort. The first I recall of Grand Bend was when the north side of the main road was called the Exeter side and the south side of the road was known as the Parkhill side owned by the Gibbs family of Parkhill. John Spackman was the owner of the Exeter park, followed by William Leavitt, of Exeter. For close to 70 years I have never failed to visit Grand Bend during the summer season and for many years we owned a cottage on the south side of the main street. My first recollections take me back to the early days when the annual Sunday School picnic was one of the big events of ; BELL LINES The challenge iss--xt by Dr. Rolland Poirier in the guest opinion article on this page is a significant one for this agricultural area, as well as a realistic one for Canada as a whole. Dr. Poirier's use of the word "scandal" is 'apt. Surely all responsible Canadians are appalled at the diabolical problem of world food supply—the overproduction in wealthy countries such as our own, compared to the scarcity 'in other areas which causes many to die from starvation. Those who have •studied this problem point out the solution is not easy, that redistri- bution of food involves complexities in foreign trade and relations which are difficult. Per- haps so, but it's difficult to believe that such problems are insurmountable if concerted and unselfish attempts are made to solve them. Canada not only is one of the principals involved in this scandal; she also has a shame- ful record in foreign aid. To finance our do- mestic welfare and giveaway programs and sponsor our huge public works, we've cut our by W. W. Haysom your telephone manager it foreign aid program to a level which must cause concern among those who share the philosophy that we are our brother's keeper. During John Diefenbaker's austerity program in 1962, the Columbo plan assistance was cut back by $8,500,000 and it has not been increased. The result is that of the 12 member nations contributing to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, only Denmark provides a lower percentage of its national wealth. The figures show that Canada donates only .14 per cent of its gross national product to foreign aid, compared with 1.42 by Portugal, 1.37 by France, .65 by the U.S. and .53 by the United Kingdom. Several years ago the United Nations agreed that the industrialized countries should contribute 'at least 1 per cent of national pro- duction. We've only reached 14% of the ob- jective. Canada aspires to respect and admira- tion among the world councils. Those who judge by deeds, rather than words, will not find us deserving. iFj A question of gender LEAVE YOU HOLDING THE BAG? Hang on, there, we wouldn't do a thing like that! No siree, a wall phone is a WALL phone is a WALL PHONE, and there's no need to drag over a table or whatever to rest the receiver on if you want to leave your caller for a moment. No need either to try a "test drop" to the floor to see if it's safe to just let go (puhleeze don't do this), or worry about the receiver dangling there against the wall. As is seen here, the handset hangs quite snugly on the notch on the top. Incidentally, wall phones are available in white, ivory, grey, beige, yellow, pink, red, and green. White seems to be the most popular—probably because the wall phone is especially ideal for the kitchen (where it's close at hand yet out of the way), and white matches the stove and fridge. a TWO WRONGS Ever answer the phone only to find no one on the other end of the line? Downright irritating, isn't it? Usually when this happens, the calling party has, sud- denly realized that he has the wrong number, and simply hangs up, Elementary politeness would require 'that he excuse himself for bothering others needlessly, but the prefers to hide in the shade of anonymity and compound his fault. A simple, "I'm sorry, I've got the wrong number," may not quite make up for the mis- take, but it certainly indicates as sense of social re- sponsibility and, as often as not, is all that's needed to bring a sympathetic or even humorous reply from the "wounded" party, Of course, no one in has right mind would ever purposely call a wrong number, but—despite all our emphasis on looking the number up and jotting it down etc.—mistakes do happen. When they do, it's good to remember that two Wrongs can never make a tight. each year. The journey from Exeter to Grand Bend was made in horse-drawn busses and was an all-day affair. There were longpicnic tables in the park and provision was made for the horses. Soon after arrival picnic baskets were opened and the tables filled with choice delicacies to tempt the appetite of the picnickers and for an extra treat lemonade was served from large containers. Foot races and sports were enjoyed in the afternoon on the grounds now occupied by the United Church and the Wonder Grove. Boats were for rent at 25 an hour and the merry-go- round of William Elsie was an extra attraction. Swimming had its devotees and the ladies' bathing suits with skirts, pan- taloons and stockings were something to behold, On Sundays an outdoor ser- vice was held in Gibbs Park. With the union of the Presby- terians and the Methodi st church the campers at the Bend provided the grounds adjoining the proposed new United Church and every summer during July and August outdoor services have proved a special attraction for summer vacationers. About 1916 Mr. and Mrs. George Eccleston, of London, purchased the Exeter park from William Leavitt and began to enlarge and develop it. Their first venture was to erect a dance hall on the beach and this proved so successful that two years later in March, 1919, Mr. Eccleston let the contract for the erection of a new two-storey cement build- ing, 150 by 70 feet. The cement for the new building was teamed from Parkhill. The venture from the start proved to be most successful. The Lakeview Casino became quite popular and some of the leading dance bands, including the Guy Lombardo Dance band from London and Emmerson Gill from Cleveland, got their early start at the casino. The casino was built with a balcony across the front and south side of the building and then the north side was built. Later the building, now known as the Gift Shop, was built and fully equipped as a modern restaurant. It was operated for a time by Ed Strathmeyer, a relative of Mrs. Eccleston. Ad- ditions and improvementsto the casino followed with the years, The restaurant became a gift shop and a Surf Shop was instal- led in the ground floor of the casino. In 1931 Mr. Eccleston died and the project was operated by Mrs. Eccleston and Mr. and Mrs. Eric McIllroy. In 1937 M r. and Mrs. McIllroy took over the casino and Mrs. Eccleston con- centrated her efforts on the development of the park, which Was rapidly expanding. The operation of the casino was maintained at a very high level which accounted for its tremendous success. Other at- tractions which have competed with the casino in recent years are the roller-skating rink and the c ncessions directly oppo, site the casino. For years the grounds at the rear was used as a softball diamond and keen cornpetition existed between a Grand Bend team add the campers providing excellent entertainment for a large gallery of spectators. Many forms of entertainment have been provided for the stn- ;ter vacationers. With the neW development now taking place for better approach to the vil- lage by the department of high, ways, together with the plans of the proposed new syndicate; the erection Of a ctirling rink; the prendmity of the Pinery Park, Will all enhance Grand Bend's prestige as a resort area. on Huron St., half mile east of Exeter. 15 YEARS AGO The third post war class of pilots to graduate at Centralia RCAF Station received its wings in an impressive ceremony Fri- day. Remodelling the fronts of the Jones & May store is progres- sing and the glass windows are being installed, Mrs. Roland Motz was named Worthy Matron of Exeter Chap- ter of the Eastern Star. Worthy Patron is E. M. Quance. A newly organized Lions Club sponsored by Exeter Lions Club received its charter at a large gathering in the basement of Holy Trinity Church, Lucan. 10 YEARS AGO Exeter Kinettes gave a $300 donation as first payment on an oxygen tent for South Huron Hospital. The earliest ice season in Exeter's history will start soon. First skating will be held Satur- day night October 17 if all goes well. The biggest calf club compe- tition in Ontario started Mon- day. The first carload of cattle half of a 90-head shipment from the West, was distributed among boys from Tuckersmith, Usbor- ne and Hibbert. The other load will go to boys in Stephen, Hay and Stanley. One of the biggest herd dis- persal sales in the history of this area, the John McGregor auction on Monday, grossed • over $24,000. 50 YEARS AGO Miss Lulu Gaiser has won the second Carter Scholarship for the County of Middlesex as a pupil of London Collegiate. With the scholarship goes a check for $60. She is at present teaching the Entrance room in Crediton School. The fowl supper given in the Crediton Methodist church shed Thurday evening brought the largest crowd to the village there has been in some time. Proceeds were $350. Reg Bissett, Misses Ella Baker, Olive Wood and Gladys Ford of Chatham Business Col- lege were home for the weekend. The h yd r o-electric survey- ors passed east of LondonRoad from Exeter North towards Hensall. Hydro power will soon be the farmer's hired man. ' 25 YEARS AGO Teachers on the staff of the Public School were at London Friday visiting the Lady Beck School. Thieves, who tried to gain entrance to The Exeter Arena about 3 am Friday, were foiled in their attempt by night watch- man Thomas Collingwood, Valuable prizes for the Lions Frolic were in the arena. Dr. George Racey, of Parkhill and four others were killed on Highway 7 a few miles south of Clandeboye when their auto cra- shed into the side of the London and Wingham passenger train. The South Huron Plowing Match is being held Thursday on the farm of William Clarke (Stratford Beacon-Herald) With young men finding it fashionable to let their hair grow long, and young ladies feeling free to have their hair cut short, iden- tification gets more and more difficult. Young housewives, we note, have decided that slacks rather than skirts are the suitable garb for shopping expeditions. Here in Stratford we have the extra complication of the Scottish tradition. There are three complete pipe bands, equipped to appear in public in the kilt, with- in 20 minutes driving radius of Stratford City Hall, and the more soldierly of the young men of Stratford and St. Marys wear the kilt as nor- mal garb on Monday and Thursday evenings. During the Festival season, we have the extra identification problem of tourist visitors who appear on the streets in shorts, and it is not always possible to sort males from females simply by distinguishing plump knees from knobby knees. We do not vouch for the strict accuracy of the reported dialogue which follows, but if it didn't happen it could have. The scene was the queue at the Festival theatre in Stratford where the hopeful are gathered seeking rush seats for a sold-out matinee performance. The first speaker is an elderly gentleman in the queue, making con- versation with the person just ahead of him in the line, "It's strange what young people will wear in public these days isn't it? Just look at that young person ahead of you in the line, there. How could anyone tell whether it's a girl or a boy?" Well, since you're so nosy, I can tell you. It's a girl, and I should know, because she's my daughter." "Oh, I beg your pardon. I didn't realize you were her father." "I'm not. I'm her mother." . ... .. . . .. ... AND THEN THERE'S GEORGE Times Established 1873 Advocate Established 1881 Amalgamated 1924 `fie exeferZinteolbuocafe For months, the area around the zoo at Chester, England, had been plagued by a rash of wrong num- bers, and telephone employees thought they were slowly losing their minds. Every time the repairmen went out to try to track down the culprits, they came back empty handed. But one day the light dawned, and a telephone pole at the zoo was raised about four feet: the culprit they were looking for happened to be George, a giraffe. George, 18 feet tall and all of it apparently playful, liked, to grab the telephone wires with his tongUe and let them twang back. The wires would get tangled up and cause telephones to ring all over the place. They stopped When the wires Unwound. SERVING CANADA'S BEST FARMLAND Member: C.W.N.A., 0.W.N.A., C.C.N.R. and ABC Published Each Thursday Morning at Exeter, Ont. 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