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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1964-07-23, Page 2 4 Red Hot BUYS During Red Hot Days USED CARS '631/2 GALAXIE 500, fast-back, 2-door, hardtop, loaded with extras. $2,800 '63 GALAXIE, sedan, automatic, V-8, low mileage $2,650 '63 FORD, coach, V-8, automatic $2,350 '63 PONTIAC, sedan, 6 cyl., automatic, radio, white walls, low mileage $2,350 '62 CHEVIE, coach $2,000 '62 METEOR, coach, V-8, standard shift, radio $1,600 '60 PONTIAC, sedan, 6 cyl., automatic radio $1,600 '62 FALCON, coach, low mileage $1,500 '61 FORD, sedan, V-8, automatic $1,650 '59 FORD, 4 door country sedan, V-8, automatic, radio $1,450 '60 FALCON, 4 door, ranch wagon $1,200 '59 FORD, sedan, V-8, standard shift $1,150 '59 PLYMOUTH, coach $950 '57 FORD Fairlane 500, V-8, sedan, automatic, 2 tone $900 '58 MERCURY, sedan, choice of 2 with automatic $600 '58 PLYMOUTH, sedan Your Choice '55 PONTIAC, 2 door hardtop $350 '56 FORD, sedan '56 METEOR, sedan '55 METEOR, sedan TRUCKS '63 I.H.C. 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LETTER TO: THE EDITOR Gals ruffled ,over screen v4;:z444,amemo,r, • tt Closed For Holidays To give our many customers ser- vice during this holiday period, we are alternating our holidays. •-e pear Sir; The members of the xeter Greys Ladies' Softball team heartily agree with your eater, cal in the issue of July 16 regarding the screen at the girl's ball diamond inwhiehyou Say, "Besides toeing nothing less than a shame for the entire community, the screen is ex, treinely dangerous in its pre,- sent conclitign", During pre-game warm-up about ten days ago a young girl was hit 'tithe face through 0, hole 4 in the screen. Luckily she was not seriously hurt, Would RAP have been held responsible if the girl had been seriously injured? A good many senior citizens attend our games and sit behind the screen for protection, 1311- fortunately, it provides little. We hope it will not take a serious accidept to bring home the fact Brady Cleaners Closed July 27 to Aug. 3 Mid-Town Cleaners Closed Aug. 3 to Aug. 10 ONE MAN'S OPINION by John C. Boyne that something should he done about the Matter. We have been ridiculed by visiting teams about our lack of facilities, the lack of benches for the teams to sit on and seating for the fans. •$maller towns than Exeter have much, better facilities. Why is this so? Is Exeter not proud to have WQ,A4 champs in their midst? The girl's tea.m have asked little of RAP in the past, They went out and found sponsors to buy new uniforms last year, Each girl provides her own equipment. They made enough money in play-off games last year, played under the flood- lights on Hensall diamond, to buy jackets for the team. They did not find it necessary, as the men's hardball team did, to borrow $200,00 from RAP Committee to buy uniforms and Not a soft way equipment to play. To our know, ledge this loan has not beep fully repaid as yet. Is *the ins terest RAP is receiving (or should be reeeiving) on this loan being used to improve facilities at the park? We would suggest to RAP that they make the use of their ball diamonds a business-like affair and charge each team an annual rental, The girls team are more than willing to pay their share but would like to point out that they are not the only ones using the facilities. A league of eight after-school teams used the diamond, as well as three men's recreation league softball teams and two church teams. The Exeter Greys have a3.- ready written to RAP Commit- tee, stating their willingness to pay an annual rental for the diamond, providing the screen is kept in good repair, the diamonds worked and marked out, the grass cut, benches pro- vided for the home and visiting teams and the fans—and proof shown that each team using the facilities is paying their rental fee. It would appear from the statements quoted in the paper that some members of RAP are discouraging the sport of soft- ball for both the participants and the spectators. We hope the field will con- tinue as a ball diamond and not become a vegetable garden as one member of RAP has sug- gested. This seems like such a petty issue for an important committee to bicker about. The Exeter Greys Ladies' Softball Team has to be given in regards to 'exactly how much it can afford to look beautiful. The question arises as to whether or not there,may be some way to not only make the park area beautiful, but also to provide an opportunity for it to be self supporting,. and perhaps even to becoming a drawing at- traction which would bring prospective shop- ping customers to local businessmen, At present, it would appear the park will become an even more popular spot on Sundays, but of course there is no opportunity for local merchants to take advantage of the situation to gain more customers as they are riot open on Sunday. It may be that a nominal charge for entrance 'to the park may be enough to pro- vide for its upkeep, but if there are any citi- zens who could suggest a suitable drawing attraction, it would probably be welcomed by the committee in charge, although it should be noted any suggestions 'should be made at the July 27 meeting, or to 'a member of the RAP committee. Some thoughts that come to mind, el- though we admit they may not all be practical, would be: island gardens in the reservoir and small paddle boats to take patrons on a cruise around them; restoration of a small-scale mill of the nature that was once located at the dam; small ponds in the flats containing species of various fish (for looking at and not catching); gardens containing flowers and shrubs of various nations, or native wild flow- ers and not only those which people see every day; a small enchanted forest with a small house containing the characters in the Hansel and Gretel story or some other fairy tale re- production. There are undoubtedly other sugges- tions and if readers would take time out to seriously consider some attraction, it could help the community in maintaining the park on a self supporting basis, could increase trade in the community and could do much to "promote" the town's name. What do you think? gxetees centennial project will prob- ably be finalized at a meeting later this month when groups interested, in the park project meet with the RAP committee to de, cide 'exactly what will be done in the beautifi- caton of the river flats area at Riverview PA*. ft would appear that the project will entail the planting of trees, shrubs and flower beds, along with some foot bridges across the streams, This all suggests the area will be an extremely attractive spot and something of which the community will be justifiably proud. Coupled with the new swimming pool and the already present picnic and recreation facilities at the park, it should attract a greater number of patrons to the area. While the cost of the centennial proj- ect will be provided mainly through funds supplied by the federal and provincial gov- ernments, there is no provision for mainte- nance costs and with the wide area to be looked after, it is not impractical to predict it will almost necessitate the employment of one person through all but the five winter months to look after the grounds. This of course is a cost that will have to be paid for by the taxpayers, other than the small donations that are presently given by various groups using the picnic facilities, and when the planning is done this mainte- nance cost is something that will have to be considered. The situation may be compared to a man who chooses for himself -a most beautiful wife. He has to spend a great deal of money in clothes and the other untold beauty aids to keep her that way, and when he stops to consider it, the people around him get to en- joy the finished product as much as he does, and they don't have to pay a darn cent for the upkeep. This of course is no hardship for some- one who has enough money to afford it, but in the case of the municipality, taxes are al- ready at a level where serious consideration Nati nal disgrace On Friday in the House of Commons not enough members were present to form a quorum. And when this was pointed out, it was with some difficulty that the dozen MP's present were augmented to 21, enough to do business. There is something wrong when only 21 of 265 members are on duty. It may be with the system which keeps members sitting in 87 degree weather. It may be with the length of sessions. Or it may be with the sys- tem which lets members be absent with ap- parent impunity. Canada is entitled to something better from members of Parliament than this. What- ever needs doing to get our vital business handled swiftly, and at least by a majority of the people we elected to that task, it should be done. At a time when international head with this phrase — 'people who want milk from a cow should not seat themselves in the mid- dle of a field in the hope that the cow will back up to them and do the job for them." The Bible is filled with this call to costly self-giving ser- vice. It is full of challenges to real living which is real giving. Phillip Brooks caught this spirit in these words. "Do not pray for easier lives. Pray to be stronger men. Do not pray for tasks equal to your powers. Pray for powers equal to your task." Our Lord is surely our Pat- tern for this type of life. "His love has no limits. His grace has no measure, His poiver no boundary known unto men. For out of His infinite riches in Jesus, He giveth and giveth and giveth again." affairs demand day by day attention, and the nation's affairs are in a difficult state, it seems irresponsible in the extreme for 253 representatives to be absent from the House. Members' salaries were raised because it was recognized that the responsibilities of public service at Ottawa are great, and that demands on members time make looking after their own affairs difficult. Not all the busi- ness they do takes place within the House. But their main responsibility is there. It is essential that business he so or- dered that at the hours when the House is sitting, all members can and should be pres- ent. Let's shorten the hours. Let's shorten the sittings. But let's also insist that every mem- ber be there to look after our business. One dozen out of 265 is a national disgrace. —Trentonian Comments or criticism will be wel- comed. Write PO Box 37 'Exeter "Yon ought to see MY swing!" :,!4•rii.71A:g6 .. • • a*umsf,...• are attending the World's Fair in New York. MOTHER SATIN AROUND Finds Westerners candid 15 YEARS AGO A record breaking crowd of between three and four thous- and witnessed a thrill-packed racing meet at the Community Park Wednesday afternoon. Two thousand small-mouthed bass were placed in the Ausable River just above the Exeter Dam recently at the request of the Exeter Gun and Conserva- tion Club. All the schools in the area have been visited by members of Exeter Lions Club who have taped all bicycles with safety illuminating Tape. Teachers Gordon Koch, Mor- ley Sanders, Eugene Howey and Cecil Wilson have been mark- ing departmental papers in Tor- onto for the last month. (The following was written to the editor by his mother, Mrs. Beth Batten, who is touring the western provinces with Miss Ann Brodie, a Toronto teacher, and sister of Mrs. Hector Murray, Exeter.) It is some time since we have ridden on a train, but we found that engineers are still quite dependable, Oc- casionally we could see his engine le coaches ahead as he snaked the train around the curves. But the man musthave been psychic. How else could he have known enough to give the coach a lurch at the exact time we were taking a drink, or had both hands employed tugging a girdle on, or about to dot an "I"? Making three stop-overs on a Tor- onto-Vancouver ticket plainly punched by the first conductor as being "not good for a stop-over" leads to many interesting experiences with railroad employees. To porters of course, you are non- existent. Trainmen do you the honor of furrowing their brows and scratch- ing their heads, But conductors, bless them, study your ticket, glance at your white hair, have a sudden mental image of their dear, old Grandmother, help you on and off the train and hope you have a pleasant holiday. Westerners are living up to their reputation for being friendly and out- going. In fad we found thern delight- 50 YEARS AGO The Exeter Orangemen ac- companied by a number of Hen- salt brethren attended divine service at Trivitt Memorial Church Sunday when the rector Rev. D. W. Collins preached the message. High School entrance results in Exeter were; Grace Carling, Gordon Davis, Gladys Harvey, Jack Hurdon, Earl Powell, Mar- garet Sharp, Millie Walker, Lil- lie Walker and Gordon Wells. Messrs. C. Heywood and P. Bawden, contractors for the Carnegie Library, have com- pleted the excavating and com- menced the foundation Tuesday. Mr. Wes Snell has disposed of his dwelling on the old Man- sion House property, Main St. to Miss Ella Shapton Who in- tends moving into it September 1. Now that it's too late, I realize that you children grew up in the wrong province. Just now in the Okanagan Valley the summer employment of young people is cherry picking. Yes- terday we had the pleasure of going into a 15-acre cherry orchard and picking clusters of large, lucious, dark-red sweet cherries. They are so much tastier than green beans, (Ed note Mother has a guilt-com- plex about having made her kids work so hard picking beans each summer.) Both natives and tourists alike grumble about the rain in British Columbia, Yet, as a Vancouverite pointed out, it is the basis of much of their economy. Their huge trees are the result of abundant rainfall and temperate climate. It was amazing to us to see maple trees growing out of the trunks of giant firs. In Ontario we heard some people objecting to the red maple leaves on the proposed flag. It was thought they denoted a dying condition, The folk in our most western province might not understand the point. Their large, numerous, red-leaved maples in- dicate, rather, a very vigorous con clition. We have still to see 'Victoria, but so far we haven't seen any place we would rather live than in Exeter, Ontario. fully candid as shown by the following conversation between the Chateau bus driver and ourselves, Driver; Where are you from? We; Ontario. Driver; School teacher? We: Yes. How could you tell? Driver: Oh, I faced a lot of them when I was young and some of them looked worse than you do. Before we left home, someone said not to bother writing home describing the scenery. We're glad to be relieved of that task. Our limited vocabulary could not possibley tell of the ruggedness of the mountains, the beauty of the sunshine on the freshly-fallen snow on the peaks, the wraith-like mists that hang suspended in the air, or the unbeliev- able turquoise shade of the glacier- fed lakes. Such beauty defies descrip- tion, Thoughtful Canadians are realizing the significance and value of our past, and museums are found in almost every district. There is a particularly good one In Banff displaying items de- picting the life and culture of the In- dians. In Kelowna the museum has More to do with pioneer life. It's a bit disconcerting to find that items one used in earlier years, such as flat irons, mica-fronted coal heat- ers and dash churns, are now con- sidered museum pieces, It makes one Stop and ponder! 25 YEARS AGO The store on Main Street occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, who conducted the Exeter Tearoom, and owned by W. E. Middleton has been sold to A. E. Wuerth who intends remodelling the front part for his shoe repair business, It was formerly the barbershop of the late E. Fish. McKnight Bros. have pur- chased the building 'known as the Exeter Opera House block from Arthur Jones tb conduct the Massey-Harris farm inie plement business. Miss Alma Ratz has been re-, engaged as teacher of 58 Usberne. Mr. and Mrs, E, R. Hopper 10 YEARS AGO Hensel Kinsmen's plan to stage the first Ontario Bean Festival on Labor Day is re- ceiving enthugiastit s upp or t from all phases of the inchistry. Miss Jean M. Steckle, home economist with Huron and Bruce Counties, hes resigned to accept a position at Cornell University, Ithaca New York. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Carroll, SaintSbury, celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary July 11. The first Case 120 self-pro- pelled combine to be sold in this area was delivered to Lloyd Knight of Woodhain this week by Exeter Farm Equipment. • Published Each Thursday Morning at Exeter, Ont. Authorized as Second Class Mail, Pent Office Dep`f, Ottawa, and for Paythent of Postage in Cash Paid-in-AdVance Circulation, September 30, 1963, 3,828 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Canada $4.00 PO Year; USA 15.00 fiafia"-.44-.=.031141240=17.411=1/3141WANOSIO Some time ago Dr. George D. Scarseth, director of the Am- erican Farm Research As- sociation said, "Today we can overcome gravity, make stars in the space of the universe, create energy out of a grain of sand, cure T, B., prevent polio, breed cows from dead bulls, see beyond the clouds, use hor- mones to make a male or a fe- male out of a fertilized egg, cause insects to destroy their own race, drop a bomb on a target on the other side of the world, speak into a camera and be seen and heard by millions, control the evolution of a su- perior seed, improve soils by using them, cover the earth with food and on and on." "In short miracles have be- come commonplace. Yet we are in a position where we can be- come controllers of our emo- tions or slaves to our stupidity. The issue is one of life and death. The key lies with every person." "The common man is com- mon only when he sleeps. When he is awake he can observe and learn. Man is the one creature who has been endowed with the capacity to grow inintellect and in that indefinable quality we call' character and regard for his neighbour, At his best there is even room to love others as himself," "There is no stage in a man's life when the growth of his in- tellectual, cultural and spiritual life is stopped except by his own indifference, apathy, love of the easy moment, diversion of his time by fruitless interests and too often, by living in an en- vironment where little or no high value is placed upon in- spiring people to improve them- selves," "There was much reward outside of material gain in the pioneer life of our forefathers. To be a good neighbour was rewarding. To be a responsible citizen was rewarding. The se- cret of some youth groups is that they recognize the worthi- ness of achievement and going the second mile." "As part of our character we must make it a point to go the extra mile on every road and do every task beyond the call of duty not just for material rewards but that as persons we may uphold our own dignity." That article reflects alegiti- mate concern with the way things are shaping up in our time. The emphasis is on the easy way, the soft way, the quick and comfortable way. It is easy this and easy that. Some book titles reflect this emphasis. "Gardening made Easy". "Cooking Made Easy". "Learn German the Easy Way in Three Months." There IS also one, "Prayer Made Easy". The simple fact Is that the Christian life is not easy.Right at its beginning is the rather uncomfortable recognition of our sins Which separate us from deep communion with God. It is Often unpleasant to be confronted with a Lord who de- in ands the best from us, It takes discipline to worship regularly, It' takes effort to study Ms Truth. It takes time to develop a sound relationthip with Him. The simple fad is that there is a CrosS at the centre of our faith for a very good reason. Our faith calls us to sacri- facial self-giving., It calls us to go all out in our service and Our Concerti. This chal- lenge is riot easily Met. It is certainly not a soft way. 'But anything worthWhIle in• life doesn't Cane to us On a Silver platter ready-made. Someone hat hit the nail on the • . ' Times Established 1873 Advocate Established 1881 Amalgamated 1924 exefealriesihuocafe SERVING CANADA'S BEST FARMLAND Member: C.W.N.A., C,C.N.R. and ABC PUBLISHERS: J. M. SouthOott, R. M. Southcott EDITOR: William Batten %wafting .eaself "t'd like to talk to YOU about; .your cat pnol, cleat!'