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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1964-04-16, Page 2BELL LINES by W. W. Haysom your telephone manager tnn, san0ay, Wedact0.0, aftert10911 and clOrlms the evening "thr9pgh90 the AvelK • Hunter -Duvar Ltd EDITORIALS GUEST ARTICLE Support Te.arless John' The police act 'furore BY HON. W. A. STEWAHT, IvUNIPTgg OF AGRICULTURE AND MIDDLESEX NORTH mpP Soon they'll be calling: him "Fearless The controversial Bill 99 was Introduced Into the house on the Previous Thursday, March 19, for first reading by the then attorney general, the Hon. F, Oass, Q.C. The bill excited a great public outcry because the attorney general, in a news interview, Stated the bill per- mitted the Ontario Police Com- mission very wide powers in examining suspects -- powers, however, not unlike those in (The following comment on the Ontario government's controver- sial police act amendment was written by Mr. Stewart just after the legislature recessedfor Eas, ter.) The quiet routine of the last day was in sharp contrast to the furor attendant to Monday's dramatic debate on the amend- ments to The Police Act in Bill 99. vision of sex education at ITSDFIS. When a minister, conversant with the social problems resulting from the ostrich-like way we're treat- ing sex now, is convinced of the need to pro- vide young people with the fundamentals in this area, others should be prepared to sup- port him. We all know it's a problem. The move is at the right level. The board must authorize a sex education program and take responsibility for it. Teachers can't tackle the subject without such authority. The critical should be forewarned; the minister has good reasons for his stand. And he has support, although not as open or evi- dent as it should be. Mr. Boyne has our backing. He should have yours too. Speak up. Support "Fearless John". ONE MAN'S OPINION by John C. Boyne John". That's the Rev. John Boyne, of course,— Cavell minister and HSDHS board member. The man who proposes sex education for area high school students. It's a delicate subject, one that has be- devilled educators for years. The sanctimoni- ous have described it as devilish; the hypo- crites have smothered it with "tut-tuts" and "oh dears". And the rest of us have said, "Let's not talk about it—it will take care of itself". Into such an atmosphere steps a convic- tional man of the cloth with the courage to say, in effect: "Sex is here to stay. Let's deal with it". Amen. He won his point with board members, who approved his motion to study the pro- Stephen shows the way Winds of change Stephen township's showing the way to Canada's centennial for South Huron. The township council already has of- ficials of its three police villages making plans to mark 'the 100-year anniversary—a library at Crediton, park at Dashwood, community hall at Centralia. These are worthwhile proj- ects. Grand Bend, too, is exploring a centen- nial program, although it didn't receive much help from the public when it requested sug- gestions. Nevertheless, the one from the pub- lic school—for a park with a picnic area— merits consideration by the resort. Exeter is working on development of its best physical asset—Riverview Park. The centennial ball is rolling. The need is urgent Canada is one of the leading nations in the totality of its effort against cancer. This disease ranks second as a cause of death in our nation. Perhaps nowhere in the world is our effort in the fight against this disease be- ing duplicated. This month the local branch of the Canadian Cancer Society is canvassing with the objective of raising $4,500.00. This year there will be an estimated 45,000 new cases of cancer in Canada. Last year, 24,500 Canadians died of cancer, 365 of whom were under ten years of age. The Canadian Cancer Society volun- teers are fighting these sober statistics. They lead the world in their consciousness of the Your government is issuing Social Insurance Number Cards in place of the unemployment insurance numbers that most employed people have had until now. The new numbers will help government to use modern office methods for greater efficiency in handling unemployment insurance, and also other social benefits such as proposed pension plans. For these reasons, you are invited to apply for a Social Insurance Number, even if you are not a contributor to.the unemployment insurance plan. If you haven't yet applied, here's what you do. IF YOU ARE AN EMPLOYEE your employer will give you an application form. Fill it out and return to your employer promptly. IF YOU ARE UNEMPLOYED and drawing benefit you will complete an application form when you report to the Unemployment Insurance Commission in person or by mail. IF YOU ARE AN EMPLOYER registered with the Commission, you will receive application forms auto- matically. If NOT registered with the Commission, please get in touch with your local U.I.C. office and application forms will be sent to you. Distribute application forms to your employees, have them com- pleted and return them together, not individually, to the Commission. Of? tcs-- COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION NOW necessity for regular health check-ups. This is the only method that will permit early diag- nosis and save lives. Supported directly by funds from the Cancer Society are 200 scientists and techni- cians at work on 117 separate projects in 21 laboratories and universities across the coun- try. This April, $2,000,000 must be raised in Ontario to support the rapidly growing needs of this research, plus the broad education and welfare service programs without which there would be needless death and suffering. The need for this money is as real and as urgent as any need on 'earth today. UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE COMMISSION OTTAWA Ulc.264/3 BY THE EDITOR effect in another North Arnerl- can jurisdiction, or in other acts where contempt of court is obvious. Screaming headlines gener- a.ted public hysteria— state- ments were made by respected members of, the legal profession who frankly admitted they had not seen the bill and were only expressing opinions based on news reports. The galleries were filled to overflowing when the house convened Monday af- ternoon. The prime minister moved that the Bill be sent to" the standing committee on legal bills in order that the police commission, and the legal ad- visers of the department of the attorney general, who were re- sponsible for drafting the bill, could appear before the com- mittee and explain their rea- sons for the measures pro- posed. The prime minister assured the house there was no thought of the government infringing on the rights, privileges and civil liberties of individuals through the legislation, but asked that time and consideration be given to the various sections of the bill in order to determine the best possible course of action to deal with possible elements in our society who might have little consideration for the rights and property of others. After lengthy debate it was finally voted to delete section 14 — the offensive clause—of the bill, and send the remainder to the committee on legal bills for further discussion in detail. When the matter was finally disposed of, the prime minister then read the letter of resigna- tion of the attorney general to a hushed and very stunned House. It seems ironical that as hard a working cabinet ,minister as Fred Cass, a man completely dedicated to his high office, should feel it necessary to re- sign from the government be- cause he felt he was responsible for the charges hurled against the government through his ef- forts to combat the criminal elements in our society which the opposition parties allege are in existence. It is already evident, since the calm of reason has settled over the scene, that many lead- ing legal authorities are ex- pressing favorable opinions on the controversial Bill 99. Time will reveal further interesting developments—but in the mean- time, a valuable cabinet mini- ster has retired from the glare of public opinion that often, indeed always, demands a high price for public service. being smashed by the winds of change. Only a few short years ago you would have been classed as a hopeless dreamer if you had contemplated Roman Catholics and Protestants sitting down to discuss their differences calm- ly. But it has happened. In fact one of the highlights of this year in Exeter will surely be the address of Bishop Emmett Carter to a predo- minantly protestant group in James Street United Church. All of these things are re- freshing signs of the activity of God's spirit in our time. Of course if you're against change per se it is not so. But God has always shaken people out of , the status quo. He has always inspired dyna- mic creative activity. May we never forget that our world is moved by the spirit of God. The story is told of a group of mountain climbers on the Py- renees between France and Spain. They were awakened in the morning when a wild wind started to roar. It was still dark and frightening. One of the group expressed his fear but then an old man who knew the Pyrenees said, "there is nothing to fear, this is just how the dawn breaks in the Pyrenees". So may we not look out on our changing world in fear and trembling. Let us see these changes as signs of a new day, a new dawn in which God's spirit will lead us in ever chang- ing ways. Comments or criticism MI/ be wei- corned. Write PO Box 32 Exeter Don Southcott Can you recall them? The thunder roared, the lightning flashed, The whole earth was shaken• The little pig tucked down his head And ran to save his bacon. It's always intriguing to read old newspapers. Not a few of them are brought to this office after they've been discovered under linoleum, behind pic- tures or in dressers of old houses. The finders have a field day perusing the news and advertisements of 50 or 75 years ago. Electrician Don Rooth brought me some relics from the Bell farm atHen- sail this week several Farmer's Ad- vocates, a London Advertiser and a copy of The Huron Expositor, all around 1908. There were also several issues of "The Etude and the Musical World" of 1897, indicating someone in the Bell family had a keen interest in music in those years. Local names appeared in the Sept. 17 issue of The Farmer's Advocate, which carried the "issues completed" at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. The late Harry Smith, who lived on what is now Alcanhic Farm on No. 83 just west of Exeter, was listed as a prominent showman in the Shorthorn class. He took eight prizes, including first for junior bull calf and fourth for get of sire. Father J. M. recalls Mr. Smith had a "wonderful herd of cattle" in those years. Unfortunately the animals were II an account of the South Huron nomina- tion in Hensall for the federal election. For the Liberals it was M. Y. McLean; for the Tories, John Sherritt. "At the conclusion of this formality," continued the Expositor, "an adjourn- ment was made to the large and com- modious sheds in connection with the Methodist church, where the speakers' platform had been raised and consider- able seating accommodation had been provided. By the appointed hour there was assembled here a large and re- presentative crowd. "The meeting throughout was most orderly, and the audience was most attentive, there being only just an odd Interruption to add zest to the oc- casion." Swamp fires were threatening Varna . . . James Petty, the founder of Hensall, died at the age of '76 . . . Seaforth Curling Club was competing for the Ontario Tankard and District Cup series . . . and Robert P. Bell was arranging for the erection of a large warehouse in Winnipeg for his thresh- ing machines. Men's and ladies' suits' and coats of "unusual excellence" were selling for $7.50 each and the "new fall caps" were offered at 50. So maybe the rain is coming down in sheets. Light- ning flashing. Thunder booming. Pigs running all over the place. No matter how wretched the weather, you can keep right on using your telephone. To assure storm-proof dependability, most telephone cables are filled with pressurized dry air. If a cable springs a leak, the force of the escaping dry air holds out moisture and keeps phones working. An alarm auto- matically tells repairmen the location of the break, and the leak is usually repaired before trouble develops. So go ahead and use your phone when the sky opens up and the rain comes down! (And have your bacon delivered.) stricken with disease and had to be destroyed. Michael Brethour, Woodharn, won prizes in the grain section and James Snell, Clinton, was the major winner in the Leicester sheep competition. He's probably the father of Ephriam Snell, wo still puts Clinton's name in the CNE results. The Advocate also reported, that South Huron delegates demanded a change in the railway excursion guar- antee before they'd attend another con- vention of the Farmers' Institute in Guelph. It seems the organizer of the excursion lost money because some farmers didn't make the trip after placing reservations. Other incidentals . . . H. C. Baird, Son and Co., Parkhill, advertised brick and tile machinery . . "Black Watch" was the "new sensation" in chewing tobacco . . . Tuition fees for Ontario Agricultural College at Guelph were $16 per year . . . A. W. Smith, at Lucan Crossing Station, advertised one handsome roan Shorthorn bull . . . and International Harvester was asking farmers: "Why not harvest corn with machines?" The Huron Expositor of 1908 carried THOSE SCRIBBLINGS you make during a phone call can tell something about you, according to psychologists. If you doodle animals or birds, you are affectionate and understanding, they say. Arrows mean your goals are high, Checkerboards and squares show logic .and emotional stability, while boats indicate en- ergy and a wish for freedom. Flowers and trees show loneliness, circles give away a daydreamer. Artwork aside, we know of one sure indication of a person who looks to the future and plans accordingly. He keeps a personal list of frequently-called telephone numbers. 429XXIIIMR.11,10'' .. %TM' .414 'Times Established 1873 Advocate Established 1881 Amalgamated 1924 May 1 at Exeter High School, 15 YEARS AGO Doris P enhale, Exeter, Marie Cronyn, Clandeboye s and Shir- ley Regier, Dashwood, graduate from St. Joseph's School of Nursing, May 3. The Exeter High School Glee Club has made several record- ings this winter which have been heard over CKNX. The club is under the direction of Principal Sturgis and Mr. Cecil Wilson. R. G. Seldon has left for Ro- chester, Minn. where he will join his son, Dr. Harry Seldon of the Mayo Foundation, on a trip to Vancouver. During a severe windstorm which lasted only a few minutes the roof on the large 35x80-foot barn of William Webber on the Thames Road was completely blown off. 10 YEARS AGO The Exeter branch of the Bank of Nova Scotia celebrates its first anniversary in the Li town this week. Flooded with a record num- ber of entries, directors of the South Huron Music FeStival have extended the event to three days. A new panoramic screen IS ii being installed at the Lyric theatre. The police village of Dash- wood has purchased a $10,500 fire truck with delivery expect- ed about May 24. 50 YEARS AGO Huron County comes second in the province in the number of students it sends to Toronto University, there being 200 in attendance this year. Middlesex comes first. Owing to the resignation of Ed. Treble as leader of the Exeter Band, S. C. Hanna of the firm of the Exeter Manufac- turing Co. has been appointed in his stead. Butter is quoted at 24 cents per lb; eggs, 21 cents per dozen; and hogs, $8.75 per cwt. William Mitchell, who re- cently moved here from the West, has leased the Metro- politan Hotel taking possession May 1. 25 YEARS AGO A s'p ec I al dedication ser- vice was conducted by Rev. W. A. Young at the Carmel Pres- byterian Church, Hensall, when James Bengough presented the church with a baptismal font. Two years ago April 27 the Thames River went on a ram- page causing damage in Lon- don, St. Marys and as far as Chatham. The flood lasted four days. President W. E. Weekes an- nounced that the new Lions road signs had been placed at the en- trances to Exeter. The home economics room and the workshop for boys have been fitted up With the latest equipment and classes will start (txteterT miesawocate SERVING CANADA'S BEST FARMLAND Member: C.W.N.A., 0.W.N.A., C.C.N.R. 'and ABC An excited woman called police to report an auto accident, Asked where it happened, she said, "I don't have time to talk now. I'll tell you when you get here." Then she hung up! Sound funny to you! Does to us too, but things like this do happen! If you ever have to make an emergency call, maybe this little story will help you remember to stay on the line until you've given all the details. PPM wo\o/y,0 IAN .,„„„„ eta Published Each Thursday Morning at Exeter, Ont. Authorized as Second Class Mail, Post Office Depl, Ottawa, and for Payment of Postage in Cash Paid.in.Advance Circulation, September 30, 1963-3,828 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Canada $4.00 Per Year; litA NtwspAr."(Ce';°‘" A popular folk song has been going the rounds for about nine months now. It keeps repeating this refrain: "the answer my friend is blowing in the wind, the answer is blowing in the wind". This song gives vent to the spirit of change in our time. It asks questions like these: How many years can some people exist before they're al- lowed to be free? How long can we turn our eyes away from injustice and need and pretend that we just don't see? How long must we live before we can really hear people cry? How long does it take for us to learn that too many people have died in war? The answer of the theme rings out to each one of these ques- tions the answer my friend is blowing in the wind. In other words people the world over are being moved to root out the causes of human suffering and human need—the causes of war. Too often we look out in fear and anxiety as the winds of change blow at hurricane veo- city in our time. And so Instead of finding it inspiring and chal- lenging it simply adds to our anxiety. Surely there is much that is positive in all the changes that are taking place in our time. Surely it is possible for Chris- tians to see that the spirit of God is present in many of these changes. Indeed his spirit is often the motivating force be- hind some of the great move- ments for change in our time. Surely we can sense the pre- sence of God's spirit in the U.S. racial disputes. Martin Luther King has received support from church after church and minis- ter after minister. This would not have happened 15 years ago. Here is Christ's spirit leading men to a wider, deeper, and truer freedom right now. Surel y, too, we can see Christ's spirit working in such things as The Save the Child- ren's Fund, Foster Parents Plan UNICEF, CARE, Church World Service. These organiza- tions are relatively new at- tempts to meet the needs of our time. Surely it Is time the wind started to blow in this direction. The very existence of the United Nations, I believe to be a sign of the spiritof God draw- ing men together. However feeble it may be, however inef- fective it may appear, the fact that it exists at all is no small miracle. In the areas of social better- ment we find the winds of change doing their job. It is becoming Increasingly popular and ex- pedient to speak of medicare, increased pensions for the eld- erly, greater economic security for all. It was not so long ago when the advocates of such things were written off as radical so- cialists with pipe dreams. The simple fact is that the winds of change have transformed the attitudes of politicians who want to stay in power. After all they can recognize legitimate needs when they see them — if it helps to get you elected! The church has not been im- mune to the winds of change either. Although you may be sure that the breeze often isn't strong enough to shake some of the churches out of their com- placency. Nevertheless, I believe that the Christian church the world over, now senses more clearly than ever before Christ's call to serve, to share, to work to- gether, , A few years ago most pro- testant groups existed in Splen- did isolation, They "were well insulated against the thetightS of other grotips. To my mind, it Is refreShing to see much Of this ignorance falling apart, Wails Which were feebly MI- strueted in the first placei are "Mate, ivith you Wenikin't use the opreskim 'the Doctor take ,ott how')."