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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1964-09-03, Page 2Times Established 1873 Advocate Established 1881 Amalgamated 1924 Vte OtefeRiniesitwocafe SERVING CANADA'S BEST FARMLAND Member: C.W.N.A., O.W.N.A., C.C.N,R, and ABC PUBLISHERS: J. M. Seutticott, R. M. Southeett EDITOR: William Batten Cash Big On 'Ford's Big Corn Saving. Reputation Mounting Kits Available for Most 3 Point Hitch Tractors USED CARS '63 GALAXIE, sedan, automatic, V-8, low mileage $2,450 '63 FORD, coach, 6 cyl., automatic $2,200 '62 MERCURY Monterey, 4 door, fully equipped including complete air conditioning $2,200 '62 CHEVIE, coach (Choice of 2) $1,900 '60 FORD, Fairlane 500, 2 door 6 cyl., automatic $1,250 '60 PONTIAC, sedan, 6 cyl., automatic radio $1,500 '62 FALCON, coach, low mileage $1,450 '61 FORD, sedan, V-8, automatic $1,500 '59 METEOR, 2 door, 6 cyl., automatic, power steering $1,195 '59 FORD, sedan, V-8 standard shift ... $1,000 '59 PLYMOUTH, coach $950 '57 CHEVROLET, sedan, 6 cyl., auto- matic, radio $850 '57 FORD Fairlane 500, V-8, sedan, automatic, 2 tone $800 '58 MERCURY, sedan, choice of 2 with automatic $500 '56 PONTIAC, hardtop, 6 cyl., standard shift, power brakes $450 AS IS USED CAR SPECIALS . . . '56 FORD (2) '54 MONARCH '55 DODGE '57 FORD, hardtop '59 DKW Wagon TRUCKS '63 I.H.C. SCOUT, 4-wheel drive, low mileage $1,950 '63 FORD, pick-up, style side $1,650 '61 CHEVROLET, 2 ton Apache, chassis & cab '59 THAMES VAN $325 '56 FORD F 700 dump $400 '55 GMC Van $200 USED TRACTORS '62 SUPER MAJOR • .„ $2,500 '60 FORD, 1841 Industrial Diesel, loader, 12' back hoe $4,750 '59 CASE 310 B with industrial loader _ $1,900 '62 ALLIS CHALMERS, 272 Diesel, used Very little $1,750 '52 MASSEY HARRIS 44 ..... _ .... „ ....... $800 '45 JOHN DEERE B with hydraulic $195 '50 8N FORD $600 M M Z $400 8' FLUERY BISSELL PACKER ..... $150 PION THRESHER with extended table for bale threshing _ ............... $400 8%' Stiff Tooth Cultivator, IHC, on robber, power lift $195 Massey-Harris 41/2' disc plough $125 Larry Snider Motors Ford Fah-lane Falcon and Ford 'truCkt DIAL 235.11,44 EXETER, EmoRIALs Still worthy of consideration? REPORT FROM PARLIAMENT BY W, H. A, (Bill) Thomas, M.P. Print flag pictures on ballot , Mi Judgine from the preeent atti- tude of the government and the opposition, as Indicated by statements and activities tiering the week, this debate could be a recordebreaker. Despite the urgings of oppo- sition Members that the govern- anent should refer the whole question to an all party com- mittee of the House, so that the House may be free to take up other pressing business, the government persist in their firm stand that a decision on the flag must be reached before other business is introduced. The only exception so far provided is that Friday in each week shall be devoted to the main estimates for the fiscal year. Yours Truly took e turn in the debate on Tuesday, and sub- mitted much the same line of The flag debate is developing into a parliamentary historical highlight. By the end of last week, 10 days had been devoted to this discussion, and the de- bate was stilt centred on the first eubernenchnent to the amendment to the resolution. This is a formal debate in which every Member is entitled to speak for 40 minutes pn the resolution and again on every amendment or subarnendment which may be offered. Since innumerable amend, rnents and subamendments are possible, the debate can con- tinue indefinitely unless closure is applied. This flag debate has a long way to go before it can set a record as to length, parliamen- tary records indicate that de- bates have lasted as long as 'TO to 80 days. ONE MAN'S OPINION by John C. Boyne Late in June, pepple from every .cor- ner of .North America-- and even .a great many sections of the world — flock into this area to visit the Shakespearean Festival in Stratford and. Ontario's finest summer resort. in Grand Bend. While it is not suggested that Exeter's park should be developed into major tourist attraction in its own right, it is situated close enough to these two major tourist centres that it could easily be an interesting side-trip for these potential customers. Some may argue that promotional and advertising costs would be out of reach of a small park here, but it should be remembered that there are a great many sources of free advertising for tourist attractions. Due to the fact tourism is one of Can-. ada's largest industries, it is supported by the federal and provincial governments to a very great extent: Such attractions are listed free on maps and in promotional booklets which are circulated to various spots where they are picked up by the motoring public. A promotional brochure would be a necessity perhaps, but there is every reason to believe local businessmen would be happy to pay towards this cost for a message in the material. As noted before, Exeter now has a well equipped park and there is every reason to believe a worthwhile attraction could bring dividends to the community, and at the very least would make the area 'self supporting. The previous suggestion made by this newspaper apparently fell on deaf ears, but it is to be hoped the revealing statistics by Mr. Ecroyd will bring about a consideration along these lines. One of the main speakers at the an, nual Canadian. Weekly Newspaper Association convention in Toronto over the weekend was Larry Ecroyd, executive director of the Canad- ian Tourist Association, and some of his corn- merits give considerable weight to this news- paper's earlier suggestions in regard to the park improvement plan for Exeter's centen- nial project. Readers will recall we suggested RAP give some consideration to having an a'ttrac tion such as a United Nations garden, a float- ing garden, a reproduction of a fairy tale scene, or some such, in an effort to attract paying customers to the park. One of the reasons. for the suggestion was that by increasing the park area it will necessitate considerable upkeep, and by charg- ing admissions this area could be self support- ing, It was also noted that tourists and visi- tors to the area would be potential customers for local businessmen. The benefit to a community in being able to attract tourists is very startling. Mr. Ecroyd said that if 34 people can be attracted to a community every day throughout the year, the benefit is equal to that of a local industry with a payroll of $100,000. He also informed editors from across Canada that tourism ranks as the third largest "industry" in Canada, evidence that a local tourist atraction is something that should be given serious consideration. Exeter is actually in an advantageous position for promoting a tourist attraction, be- cause it is centred in one of the best drawing areas in Canada. Labour Day They're wise enough . . . we hope Several weekly and daily newspapers have been devoting space in their editorial columns of late in an attempt to urge all stu- dents to return to school next week and, not be counted, among Canada's crop of drop- outs. We have been taught to pray, "give us this day our daily bread". That phrase reminds us of our dependence upon God even for our physical needs. But, how does God supply our physical needs? With Labour Day weekend just around the corner it is good for us to take a look at all the work- ers who are involved in pro- ducing ordinary bread. This will remind us that we are de- pendent not only on God but on many other people as well. Fortunately such words of wisdom — and they are that indeed — need not be heaped on students in this district because they are all intelligent enough to make that decision without any encouragement from this newspaper. reasoning as have other Cone eeryative Members. This line is to the effect that a party lebelled flag, no. matter how acceptable or pne acceptable its design may be, can never provide the same deeree of national unity as can a design brought forward by an all party committee or other non-partisan body I, therefore, eeggested that the government should abandon its present method of procedure and should set up a committee representing all parites in the House. This committee should be charged with the responsibility of recommending five or six popular designs, any of which would make a suitable flag for Canada. Miniature pictures of these designs should be placed on a ballot at the next Federal elec- tion, and the electors should be invited to indicate their choice of design in order of preference by Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, etc. By summarizing the results of this vote through the use of the single transferable pro- cedure, one of these designs would receive a clear majority of votes and should therefore be accepted by all. If anyone is interested in my speech I will be glad to forward a copy of Hansard for that day. It is my belief that the people of Canada should go for a com- promise design so that there would be no winners and no losers in this contest, and the resulting selection would be one which would create unity rather than division among Canadians. On Thursday, the Minister of Finance announced that in On- tario the Department of Munici- pal Affairs has been designated as the authority to provide cer- tificates of elegibility to stu- dents who wish to borrow under the Student Loans Act. Some universities are also given this authority. By September 1, or shortly thereafter, booklets outlining the full procedure in connection with these loans will be made available to all MP's, all banks and all authorities designated for the issue of cer- tificates of eligibility. They're wise enough to know that un- less they return to school to attain all the education of which they are capable that they will have a very precarious future and will alarmsesmarirsogozatesmestaarawaskamEtiesinagaMsgsmatorAmarcommszengs quickly join the ranks of the unemployed. They're wise enough to know that a high school graduation diploma is now only a bare minimum to ensure a successful future. Yes, the kids in this district are wise enough that they're planning to return to school next week. And, if there are some in this country who aren't wise enough, there's no sense in writing , editorials about it. Those kids obvi- ously don't read newspapers and aren't aware of what's going on in the world. But news- paper readers will be able to keep track of the drop-outs without much trouble. They won't know them by name of course, but they'll be there in the monthly reports of Canada's unemployment total. BATT'N AROUND WITH THE EDITOR Team effort earns awards WHEAT It is sowed by a farmer in a field set out by a surveyor; fenced with a steelworker's and a miner's labour; plowed by a farm implement worker's la- bour with an assist from a pe- troleum refinery worker, The seed probably travelled courtesy of the railroad worker and truck driver. The weather office employees advised on plowing time. Chemical work- ers supplied fertilizer and ag- ricultural scientists advised on its use in literature distributed by civil servants in the agri- culture and post office depart- ments of government. "It takes team work to do the job." That was a statement made by R. C. Cornish, editor of The Trentonian after he was presented with the W. E. Mason Trophy as the best all-round newspaper in competition with other members of the Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association in the over 3,000 circulation class. Mr. Cornish was quite correct in his statement about the necessity of teem work to produce a prize winning newspaper, as this is certainly the case of The Exeter Times-Advocate, which placed third behind the tri- weekly champion, and also copped first prize for the best Christmas edition and second for the best sports page. The latter two competitions are open to all members of the ClerNA — regardless of size and therefore is an honor and achievement tobe judged in such high positions in a field of competitors who strive annually to make their papers the best possible. Readers may think the writer is breaking his arm in attempting to pat his back, hut we must regrettably admit that the honors brought to The T-A were in no part earned by him as they were papers printed in 1963 and edited by Don Southcott, our pre- decessor, While It• is certainly our goal to maintain the quality of this news- paper, we realize — as Don has in the past that no editor can do the job himself. He is just a cog in the machine that turns out aweekly paper to serve this Community. The "team" at The TeA includes a great many people and all share equally in the honors, due to the fact the prizes are awarded on the basis of excellence In the newspaper's con- Wee . er people to do what we cannot do. Sometimes there are those who classify some occupation or professions as "noble call- ings". They include the minis- try, medicine, teaching, nurs- ing, engineering, etc. They class other jobs as "common labour". This has always been dis- tasteful to me. I may be able to do my task as a minister, but I know nothing about my car, my plumbing, my elec- tricity and a million and one other things too numerous to mention. If I need help with any of these things I don't call what the man does "common". I would be "up the creek" with- out him. If we begin to get a little snobbish in our job classifica- tion it always helps to remind ourselves that Jesus spent the longest part of his life as a carpenter. Peter was a fisher- man. Matthew was a tax col- lector, Paul and Acquila were tentmakers, Priscilla was a housewife. All were common workers. So are we all; Regardless of what work we do it helps to see it as work done under God. If we view it this way this quote applies, "The trivial round, the com- mon task will furnish all we ought to ask. Room to deny ourselves, a road to bring us daily nearer God". Yes, even through our com- mon work we can be brought closer to our God and become more aware of His Presence. As one young woman put it so well: FLOUR It is milled from harvested wheat by mill workers. It is shipped on grain ships by dock workers and sailors, in sacks made by textile workers. tent, presentation, makeup and prirt- log. In no particular order, this group includes: our faithful and energetic rural correspondents; the residents who take time out to let the cor- respondents know the news of their respective communities; municipal and school officials and those from clubs and organizations who also assist so generously in furnishing the news; the advertisers who make the paper possible; the various T-A editors, columnists and advertising salesmen; the entire back-shop pro- duction crew; the publishers; etc., etc., etc. In fact, it all boils down to the plain fact that the entire community shares in the honors of its newspaper. It has long been the opinion of news- papermen from coast to coast that a community only gets the type of news- paper it deserves and that the news- paper reflects the spirit of the com- munity in which It serves, It was our honor to be presented with the trophies on behalf of the newspaper, and we trust the co- operation and dedicated craftsman- ship which made the awards possible will continue as it has throughout the past so the honor will befall us again. While the educational benefit of a newspaper convention is not always great, it does go a long way in build- ing up the ego Of those editors and pub- lishers who attend, due to the kind remarks they hear from various hosts and speakers about the value of the weekly press. At the weekend convention we were wined and dined by a host affirms who took the occasion to repay the dele- "Certainly, .1Iozks• how to read a compass . . IVe just follow the needle and we come to north pole. BREAD It is mixed by bakers with ingredients from many other factories, by machinery run by electric power from generating stations. Think of the linemen, electricians, technicians, plumbers, and office workers involved in that bread as it bakes in the oven. Then it is wrapped in paper, made courtesy of the logger and paper men. Finally the bread comes to us by delivery manor retail store clerk. Throughout the process thousands of other workers from telephone operators to plant foremen and managers have contributed their labour to our daily bread. So on this Labour Day week- end we should remember our dependence not only on God but on the labour of other people. As Ecclesiastes puts it we are to "eat and drink and en- joy the good of all our labour, it is the gift of God". We fully enjoy our labour as we See our reliance on the labour of oth- ers. All of us have different work tb do. But to my mind God sets no false priority on office. Each one of us is given a small role to play and we depend bn oth- "Lord of all pots and pans, since I've no time to be, A saint by doing lovely things or watching late with Thee. Or dreaming in the dawn light, or storming heavens gates, Make me a saint by getting meals and washing up the plates. Although I must have Martha's hands, I have Mary's mind And when I black the boots and shoes, Thy sandals Lord I find. I think of how they trod the earth what time I scrub the floor. Accept this meditation Lord, I haven't time for more. Warm all the kitchen with thy love, and light it with thy peace. Forgive me all my worrying and make all grumbling cease. Then who didst love to give men food in room or by the sea, Accept this service that I do —I do it unto Thee". gates for buying their equipment, pro- moting their products and events, and as acting as sources for these people to get information across to the public. Among the "public relations" acts enjoyed were: a trip to Pioneer Vil- lage; a tea for the ladies on Centre Island and also a tour for the fairer sex at O'Keefe Centre; free passes, dinner and midway rides at the CNE; breakfast at the Massey-Ferguson farm; a trip to Niagara Falls with Ontario Hydro; an opportunity to be the live audience for Wednesday's radio broadcast of the Tommy Hunter show; and numerous other luncheons and receptions. We feel rather duty bound to repay some of the sponsors for the good time we had, but unfortunately can not include them all. However, to give our hosts at the CNE a bit of a boost, we must admit the grandstand show is well worth seeing, although our outing was too short to report on the other attrac- tions. Comedian Jack Carter shares the CNE spotlight with Carmel Quinn and the Alouette trumpet band from Mon- treal. The latter group is a colorful group of precision marchers and actually stole the show from the other high priced help. But Carter is at his funniest and we wish we could remember some of his quips to relate to those who may not get an opportunity to hear him. The one that did Stick in bur mind wasn't one of his funniest perhaps, but it had a moral that maybe even Carter didn't particularly intend, It was in regard to that outspoken southern segregationist, Gayer no r Wallace of Mississippi. — Please turn to page 3 OLD TIMES The fine bank barn of Sam Hicks of Eden was completely destroyed by fire Tuesday afternoon. Mr. A. F. Hess has taken over the Zurich Herald and will continue publishing the paper. Mr. Oscar Anderson left yes- terday for Elmvale where he has taken a position on The Lance. Mr. and' Mrs. James Frayne and daughter have moved to' town and are now settled in their home on James St. 15 YEARS AGO The Brenner garage, one of the landmarks of Grand Bend, has been purchased by Mr. John Manore. A new town of 300 homes, complete with churches, school and market area is Wider Con- strection at Centralia Airport. Charles L. Jinks, who has carried the Mails to and from the Hensall Post office to the Mt station for the past 15 years, has resigned. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Chris- tie, Russeldale, were guests of honor at a celebration to mark their 35th wedding annie versary September 1. Publithed Each Thursday Morning at Exeter, Ont. Authorised as Second Class Mail, Post Office Dept, Ottawa, end for Payment of Postage in CaSh Paid-in-Advance Circulation, September 30, 1963, 3,028 RATES;- Canada $4,00 Per Year; USA $5.00 eee ,r;$ 10 YEARS AGO Mr. and Mrs. George Jaques toe\ vioeveeledenabn. her oas :desad t house' foe' ,1110erifr goldenr ied September n wdie rd ewd ilniat -hg Arthur B. Idle, newly- appointed principal of Exeter' Public School, hes moved with his family to the former Bus- well home on Andrew St. Louise eloCkeY 'and bill Hey- wood were elected Grand King And 4ueen of the Summer Play- greeind Sponsored by txeter Kinsmen for eight weeks. bold Pattott, son Of Ree. and Mrs. W. c, Parrott of Crediteel, has been malted a GOVekniteet of Canada beireery for tetitherio college; 25 YEARS AGO There were 120 entries this year in the flower show under the auspices of the Exeter Hor- ticultural Society held in the basement of the librery. The Exeter High School will open Tuesday, Sept. 5 with the follbwing staff: E. J. Wethey, principal; Gordon C. Kooh,li ar- old L. Sturgis; Alvin& Fawcett, Miss Margatet Tape, Mies FlOreece Douglas and Etnest O. Roclwey. Death of Albert "Babe" Sie- bert came as a Severe shock to the sport world when he was droWned late Friday while swimming in Lake Herbn at St. I didn't' like to ask for day ktricton returned home Sahli*. Joeeph. Mre. Russell Morris on, " having attefilled the Ilbrar- change for the parking motet ions' course' held iri Sarnia without buying something?' Aug. 14 to 26. te*OfiefaelletellieetetelreeMe" Feeeea 1211Ve:e3eee-.eleeangfZeregLeZetageniSEZ