The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1964-02-13, Page 2:.•
this Sunday, Wedneattay env:noon
and during the evening thr9pohout they week,
EDITORIALS.
Let's finish this pressing pcool
GUEST ARTICLE
A church -parliament.
Let's finish the Pool project, now that
the committee has laid much of the ground
work.
That, in effect is what town council has
wisely and unanimously decided in giving the
campaign official recognition and financial
support in the form of a $5,000 grant.
There really isn't any alternative at this
point, with some $12,000 raised in cash and
pledges, the site selected and negotiated, the
plans for construction nearly completed, And,
most of all, with the handwriting on the wall
that there may be no swimming facilities here
in any form if the condition of water at River-
view pond continues to deteriorate as it is al-
most certain to, do.
Riverview Park just wouldn't be the
same without swimming facilities. The plans to
make that area the beauty spot of the com-
munity would lack one of the most attractive
and essential components of today's recreation-
al areas,
If the project were to be delayed or'
postponed now, it would result inevitably in
undertaking it again, probably 'at higher cost,
within a few years.
Perhaps the T-A. expressed the feeling
of a number of citizens when it said editorially
last year that many of us were luke warm
about the proposal with an active swimming
program already operating in the pond. But
that attitude can no longer prevail if we are
endangering the health of our children be-
cause of the water condition, We already have
assumed the risk of conducting a swimming
program in a murky pond which handicaps
the work of lifeguards; we should not assume
further hazard.
It would be folly to wait until an epi-
demic breaks out or a life is lost,
Let's go forward now with the single-
minded purpose of putting the campaign over
the top. Every organization, and every individ-
ual can help the cause with a special effort,
knowing need is great and support vital.
Yes, enthusiastically, let's finish the job.
And still another look
BY DON CANN
"Be it therefore resolved and
it is hereby resolved:
"That we acknowledge the
peed for Christ as the centre
of our lives, and
"That we answer Christ's
call with the giving of our being
to his service.
INTERDENOMINATIONAL
Parliament itself is an inter-
denominational gathering of se-
nior church boys between the
ages of 16 and 20.
It is not a political parlia-
ment nor are the subjects dealt
with of a political nature. It is
a church parliament and the le-
gislation deals with real issues
confronting Christian boys in
their personal living.
The purpose of the parlia-
ment is to challenge older boys
to a Christian living; to develop
an interdenominational under-
standing and co-operation; and
to provide a vivid experience
in the practical meaning of
Christian democracy.
The matter of being elected
to Older Boys' Parliament does
not end at attending its sessions
of parliament. Like our legisla-
tive government, all members
have their work and resi,on-
sibilities not only to the govern-
merit itself but also to the peo-
ple of the ridings or district
whom they represent. I TWIT-
sent the boys of Huron and
have my responsibilities to
carry out in this matter. I am
expected to promote boys Work
in my constituency and to con-
duct an "Invest in Boys" Cam-
paign 1964. This I do gladly
and with no apology.
Few citizens are aware of
the tremendous impact the
O.B.P., C.Y.C.C., and Interde-
nominationsl Camping can make
on a boy's life in the realm of
spiritual, moral and social
values. By your generous sup-
port and powerful influence you
can encourage boys in the
church to continue along the
road they have started upon,
the one that leads to sound sen-
sible Christian citizens capable
of leading the world through our
nuclear age.
"Shares" in this toys' work
may be purchased for any
amount and the investment is a
contribution toward good citi-
zenship. As a representative of
OBP, I will be pleased to re-
ceive contributions from any-
one in the community. Please
phone 235-2625 if you would
like to donate.
ONE MAN'S OPINION
by John C. Boyne
Weird set
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Hay township school area board has
reached another decision — not a unanimous
one this time — to provide central school fa-
cilities for the children it serves. The board,
by a 3-2 margin, has voted to build a new cen-
tral school, just south of Zurich.
Already objection has been raised to
the new plan, just as it was to the old one. But
there should be more support for the latest
proposal since it essentially resulted from
township council pressure.
The day before the school board reached
its decision, the Zurich Citizens News asked
for a "second look" at the whole question. The
editor objects to the abandonment of the Zur-
ich school, with its recent two-room addition.
He proposed a break-up which would allow
Hensall area students to attend school in that
municipality, the Bluewater students to attend
Grand Bend school, leaving the remainder at
Zurich.
This proposal has merit—it always has
had—for the adults or ratepayers involved.
There has been a rebirth of vocal support for
it, as might be expected. But, as it seems so
necessary to ask so often, is the decision being
made to satisfy the adults or benefit the chil-
dren?
The purpose of centralization is to pro-
vide graded education and larger units of ad-
ministration for efficiency and better instruc-
tion. To send three sections to Hensall and
add three rooms to that six-room school will
accomplish this purpose. Hensall has a modern
building with lots of room to expand. It's a
logical move.
But where does it leave Zurich and the
majority of the township children? If you send
three classrooms to Hensall and one to Grand
BELL
LINES
Bend, you reduce the proposed nine-room
school at Zurich to a five-room operation in
older facilities. Is that what the majority of
the parents and ratepayers in Hay township
want?
The suggestion has been made that
other school sections may join with Hay, which
might mean a larger operation at Zurich.
There's nothing definite about this proposal,
however, and it would seem foolish for the
board to count on it before Stanley township
makes up its mind as to what it will do about
consolidation.
A "second look" (or would it be the
fourth or fifth?) may be feasible 'at this stage
but from an entirely different viewpoint. The
obvious intention of the Ontario government's
new foundation tax plan is to equalize ele-
mentary school taxation in the province as
much as possible. If it does so, this should
eliminate the consideration of tax levies and
focus the principal -attention on the real is-
sue—the provision of larger units, or those
which will provide the best education for the
children.
The department of education advised
in this direction several months ago when it
suggested that Hensall be taken into the Hay
school area to -allow one board to operate the
two schools to best -advantage. The suggestion
becomes much more practical under the new
tax plan and this would be the logical consid-
eration of a "second look".
Barring that, however, the board has
not been unwise in insisting on as large a
school unit as possible, wherever it is built.
It should not permit any breakup which would
result in, or encourage, smaller operations.
by W. W. Haysom
your telephone
manager "'
BY THE EDITOR Don Southcott
Lovable lieutenant-governor
Considering the number of
teenage boys in Ontario and
comparing that to the number of
boys that are able to attend
Older Boys' Parliament, the
chances of becoming a member
are rathersmall. From the
thousands of boys who are eli-
gible, only 110 have the oppor-
tunity of attending each year.
I want to say that this op-
portunity of being such a mem-
ber is a great privilege and an
honour. I was able to be such
a member of the 43rd Session of
Ontario Older Boys' Paliament
through the efforts and support
of not only the boys of James
St. Church but also from the
supporting votes that came from
the boys of other churches in
Huron Presbytery.
This year it was held at the
Waterloo Lutheran University.
Now to begin with my stay
at Waterloo. When I first ar-
rived I was taken to the regis-
tration building. Here each boy
received his name tag, his room
key and met his room mate. I
was very fortunate to be bunked
in with Pat Boyer from Brace-
bridge. Pat was a cabinet mini-
ster and his position was of
public relations. As I found out
later, his father is in the On-
tario government and knows the
Honourable Mr. MacNaughton
and therefore I thought that we
had something in common.
During the afternoon of
Thursday we had our first deal-
ings with parliament. This was
the oath of allegiance ceremony.
To me, this was the highlight
of the parliament. It states —
"I hereby promise, that I will
be faithful and bear true alleg-
iance to the King of Kings,"
Signed on the first day, it
presents in vital terms a per-
sonal act of dedication — not
to a parliament, not to its
legislative program, not to its
fellowship, but to God, But out of
this dedication, comes the le-
gislation, the fellowship and
the parliament.
Thursday night, we had our
first session of parliament. By
this time each boy had decided
for himself which party he want-
ed to belong to the govern-
ment or the opposition.
I myself went on the side of
the government.,But just before
the sitting of the House, each
party held a caucus. At these
party cauci, the party whip with
the help of the other boys made
up songs and jokes to support
the government and to ridicule
the opposition. At this time we
also planned our legislation.
Each morning we would have
a Bible study. Here we would
be divided into groups of 10,
and with a minister we would
discuss a subject concerning
the Bible, It was most interest-
ing because each boy expressed
his own views and opinions
quite freely without the feeling
of being ridiculed.
In the afternoon we continued
our sessions of parliament.
Parliament itself is just set
up like a political parliament
where the cabinet minister s
present a bill, to be passed by
the house and to be put into
legislation. The bill is read,
then it is debated upon and it
is either passed or rejected.
Here is an example of such a
bill. This was a piece of legis-
lation that was the highlight of
parliament.
"Whereas at the core of life
is man's need for Christ, and
"Whereas Christ, through his
call to men, continuously seeks
to answer that need.
Have you ever wondered why
some people complain so bit-
terly about increased taxes?
After all isn't our tax sys-
tem designed to provide us with
better roads, better hospitals,
better schools — better public
services of all kinds? Haven't
the progressive income tax and'
corporation tax done a great
deal to provide some semblance
of social equality in this nation?
BUT IT IS SO EXPENSIVE—
OR IS IT?
Have you ever wondered why
some people complain so loudly
about doctors' charges and tea-
chers' salaries?
After all doctors play a dis-
tinctive role in maintaining our
physical and mental health. In-
deed whether we live or die is
often determined by their ser-
vices or the lack of them.
And the teachers, well, they
only try to train our minds to
think; they are only entrusted
with the minds, the talents, the
abilities of our children. They,
as much as anyone else, deter-
mine what type of people our
children are going to be, But
their salaries — my it's expen-
sive — or is it?
We will complain to high hea-
ven about the cost of all these
things yet we will happily pay
our plumber or electrician or
repairman a high fee to fix our
toilet, our hot water heater or
our TV set.
We will complain about Can-
ada's foreign aid program —
many say we are spending too
much; we are doing more than
our share. Yet stripped down it
amounts to $50,000,000 which is
less than $3.00 per year per
Canadian or 6C per week per
Canadian. This places us tenth
among the western nations and
Upcoming TV Specials
Lovers of good music will want to watch for two tele-
vision treats to be sponsored by the Bell over the CBC-
TV network in the next few weeks. On Wednesday, Feb-
ruary 19, at 9:30 p.m., six recognized young stars of the
music world, including the assistant conductors of both
the Montreal and Toronto Symphony Orchestras, will be
featured in a program entitled "Young Canadians in Con.
cert." Then, two weeks later — Wednesday, March 4, at
9:30 p.m. — the Bell will sponsor the TV presentation of
the Montreal Symphony Orchestra performing Richard
Strauss' "Ein Heldenleben" (A Hero's Life) under the
direction of Conductor Zubin Mehta. Filmed and recorded
at Montreal's proud Place des Arts during the 30th anni•
versary concert of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, the
program captures a full richness of sound for 47 minutes
of uninterrupted music, and also highlights an interview
with Conductor Mehta.
* * * *
Answerer
Whenever you're looking for information, you have a
Variety of sources to turn to, depending on the nature of
your quest. There's the dictionary or encyclopedia . .
newspaper8 and magazines . , radio and TV . . maps,
cookbooks, bus schedules etc. etc. etc. . , , AND, of course,
the telephone. And it's the telephone you reach for most
often when you want information in a hurry — information
such as, is Mary Ellen's birthday tomorrow (horrors!) or
next week? . . , how do you get to the Johnson house? —
what's the latest stock quotation? , . . what time does the
movie begin? . . who's going -to bring the youngsters
back froin the party? Isn't it a fact, though? Day after
day it's the telephone that helps you get the answers you
need to schedule your activities and keep you informed.
duced by Andy McLean, editor of the
Seaforth Huron Expositor and one of
a number of county publishers who took
part in the sessions. Laurie Colquhoun
of The Clinton News-Record and Herb
Turkheim of The Zurich Citizens News
received their awards Friday. Barry
Wenger, a vice-president of the Ca-
nadian association, proposed a reso-
lution to the convention. Andy McLean
and this editor are directors of the
provincial group.
Hon. C. S. MacNaughton joined us
for the Friday luncheon to present his
department's award — a colorful paint-
ing by one of the department artists
of the recipient's home.
The T-A regrets it can't inform
readers how we stood in the better
newspapers competition because we
neglected to enter this year. This has
always been one of Dad's pet jobs,
probably because he has some 20-odd
awards in his office to remind him of
the task. But, as most of our readers
know, he was incapacitated for several
months although now he's recuperating
nicely in the warm south,
Which just goes to prove, JM, that we
still need you around here.
English but there's another one-third
which don't belong to either race. We
should become multi-cultural, rather
than bi-cultural."
The lieutenant-governor doesn't like
our growing welfare state, either. Baby
bonuses, unemployment relief, pension
and hospitalization plans, he suggested,
are destroying initiative. Young men
don't have to hustle any longer to put
food on the family table, or to scrimp
and sacrifice for future needs because
they know the state will look after them.
It was an earthy speech, full of re-
miniscences of a half century of suc-
cessful public and political service in
the municipal, provincial and federal
fields, and spiced by the competitive
spirit developed from as many years
as a driver on the sulky circuit.
The Hon. Mr. Rowe won't be On-
tario's most distinguished lieutenant-
governor but he's an ideal represen-
tative of that generation of Ontarions
who came up the hard way and had fun
doing it. And they don't conceal their
bewilderment and concern about how the
younger generation is handling their
heritage.
The lieutenant-governor was intro-
"Wake upi" the Hon. Earl Rowe, lieu-
tenant-governor of Ontario, advised
Ontario weekly newspaper editors dur-
ing their convention in Toronto over the
weekend.
Frankly, some of us had been nap-
ping. We hadn't expected the Queen's
representative to tackle any conten-
tious issue and we were caught with
our pencils down when the lieutenant-
governor started talking straight from
the shoulder after some platitudinous
remarks.
"Wake up," he said. "This is a new
Canada, a new day with new people who
have new responsibilities."
This is the way the genial head of
this provincial state viewed the cur-
rent bicultural issue, He was speaking
off the balding top of his grey head,
without notes.
He wasn't sympathetic to the French-
C anadian clamor, or the demands which
have resulted from it. That was look-
ing backward to him; the nation should
be tackling the problems of the present
and the future.
"In this country one-third of our
people are French and one-third are
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and lumber yard of Thomas
Klumpp, Dashwood, spreading
to the barn of Simon Willert
and garage of Henry Willert,
50 YEARS AGO
The Parcel Post system was
commenced at 12 o'clock Mon-
day night. For the first three
months parcels up to six pounds
only are accepted at the post
offices.
Thos, Willis, Centralia, has
a large gang of teams and men
putting in his supply of ice for
the creamery, The ice is about
16 inches thick.
St. Paul's Church, Hensall,
is giving one of its famous
entertainments on the Opera
House Friday, Feb. 6 When Rev.
Wm. Lowe of Lucan Willlecture
on "Ireland and the Irish."
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SERVING CANADA'S BEST FARMLAND
Member: C.W.N.A., O.W.N.A., C.C.N.R. and ABC
Question
The hospital switchboard operator advised the caller
that the patient in 618 was not yet receiving calls.
"Well, can you tell me how Mrs. Smith is getting
along?" inquired the caller.
"Surely," replied the operator. "She had her operation
this morning and h doing extremely well, according to my
card. May I tell her who called, please?"
"Oh, that won't be necessary," came the answer.
"This is Mrs. Smith in 618. I just wanted to find out how
I am. Thank you."
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means that we are giving only
15% of the recommended 1% of
gross national product suggest-
ed by the United Nations,
Yet this work is designed to
meet the needs of underdevelop-
ed and undernourished nations.
It is only concerned with raising
the standard of living of mil-
lions of people. In Christian
terms it is trying to put teeth
in the role of the good Samari-
tan. It is trying to put some
reality and hope of fulfillment
in the prayer of many for daily
bread.
But that 64 per week really
hurts some Canadians as the
TV program "The Sixties" re-
vealed two weeks ago under the
title "Reluctant Samaritans".
Yet that 64 per week is less
than the increase tacked on to a
twenty-sixer of whiskey by the
recent tax, and you maybe sure
that the increase will not per-
manently and adversely affect
sales.
The fact is we talk a good
deal of the public good; we talk
a good deal about loving our
neighbor; we talk a good deal of
serving those in need. But too
often we talk of it only in the
starry-eyed atmosphere of a
church and it somehow loses its
glow when it begins to cost us
something,
So, a National Health Pro-
gram with teeth in it would be
too expensive. An educational
system that would ensure that
those with the ability and de-
sire to graduate from univer-
sity would be able to do so
would be too expensive.
Foreign aid at the rate of 1%
of our gross national product
would be too expensive — even if
it would show the world that we
have done more than read the
story of the Good Samaritan.
To bring all of this right
down to the local and practical
level, it would be too expensive
to provide driver education for
our teenagers at the high school
level. All of these things would
cost far too much. Or would
they?
It appears that many of the
values we revere on Sunday are
relegated -to limbo land on Mon-
day. It's almost as if an idiot
got loose in a store window and
took all the price tags off the
expensive merchandise and put
them on the cheap stuff, and
then put the tags from the cheap
merchandise on the expensive
goods. We have so reversed
our values that what is really
of pricelesS value and inesti-
mable worth is now played down
and what is of leSs value is
given great importance.
It would be too simple to say
that sin, lack Of Bible reading
and poor church attendance is
the cause of all this, because
too often we people who twist
the values are the same people
who try to do all the orthodox
Christian things, So it iS that
the Bible reading, prayerful
Worshippers of the Reformed
Church in South Afrioa have
evolved the most reactionary
arid bestial policy possible for
governing a nation: A blind spot
you say; a strange twist you say;
a Spiritualited mockery of
Christianity yOU say, Agreed!
IT MAKES YOU WONDER;
iT MAKES YOU THINK .-=Olt
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10 YEARS AGO
A new river rampaged
through the heart of Exeter
Tuesday morning when melting
snow and a freak thunderstorm
saturated the area with water.
Several homes were isolated by
lakes.
J. B. Creech, teacher in this
district for over 16 years, has
been appointed principal of
Kingsville District High School.
Miss Kathryn Hunter, RR 3
Exeter, was elected queen of the
annual SHDHS at home dance.
Fire caused $5,000 damage to
the Exeter Grill early Wednes-
day morning and threatened a
five-store block in the south
end of the retail section.
15 YEARS AGO
Banking service Will be avail-
able for the people of Crediton
and surrounding district next
Tuesday with the Opening of a
Bank of Montreal branch in the
village.
Tom Coates has disposed of
his garage and service business
at the Blue Stmodb Gas Station
to Fred Dobbs.
Exeter won the WOSSA "13"
championship of South 'Buren
from st, Marys Tuesday.
25 YEARS AGO
Will Penhale left tuesdayfOr
Toronto where he Will take a
course at the Canadian College
Of Art.
Fire destroyed the planing
mill, ohopping mill, saw inl
9 .
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answering service to handle
her tails while she's at sohoot" tehir6e-ro of tiH s'm will he wet.
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