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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1964-12-31, Page 2We're broadcasting to our friends and potrons..00r deepest thanks and best wishes, NEW YEAR MacLaren Pharmacy Grand Bend EXETER 131 Thames Road W. Phone 235-1422 GRAND BEND Cor. of Highway 21 & 83 Phone 238.2374 We're happy to take this opportunity to wish you a very joyous New Year! g'{ope you're the picture of health and happiness, all through the New Year! GREENE'S VARIETY STORE "THE FRIENDLY STORE" Larry Snider Motors L knifed PHONE 285464O for yOu and yont, EXE'I1 'R 4 The clock strikes the hour, and a New Year is ushered in ... one that we hope holds Many happy' days in store to all our readers Times Established 1873 . Advocate Established 1881 Amalgamated 1924 zefer inies-Usorafe SERVING CANADA'S BEST FARMLAND Member: C.W.N.A., 0.W.N.A., C.C.N.R. and ABC PUBLISHERS: J. M. Seuthcatt, R. M. Southcott EDITOR: William Flatten :44,::g rt NG1 'Veteg i )s A f,.AC t ytt..0, C' ,d , , -,, bd t .,1,4c)0tirio, v. 1 ,b i .1.1',''ntf.' ''F„ ti ,•• 1 c • ttl V.(jU 6 0,4fti hY 4 Lo el, ,okelpipe 441v, 4,, • it, ..`rr'f/P• EDITORIALS And now on to the next one Time waits for no man! There's no truer saying, especially for this modern day and age, but it is also true that very few people use their time so wisely that it is of no advantage for them to look back, over past events with an eye to improving things in the future. And for such a review there is certainly no better time than at the threshold of a new year. A quick look at the fading 1964 for some will show another year of prosperity and happiness. For others it will bring memor- ies of heartbreak and disappointment. But on whatever side of the ledger we may find ourselves, 1964 was a year identi- cal in many ways for all, in that it brought a multitude of experiences—some expected, many others most unexpected. How these experiences were met was probably the determining point as to whether it was a year of prosperity and happiness or one of heartbreak and disappointment. Regardless of which it may have been, the slate will soon be wipe d clean again and events of 1965—some expected and others most unexpected—will unfold before us. Similar to 1964, there will be no guarantees offered to anyone that 1965 will either be prosperous or disappointing. But it will undoubtedly be a year in which none can afford to rest on his past accomplish- ments or wallow in his despair. Let us enter 1965 with faith, hope, prayer, love and dedication. Our thanks to many BETTER LUCK THIS TIME? ONE •MAN'S OPINION by John C. Boyne At year's end As 1964 comes to its end, The Times- Advocate wants to express its sincere appreciation to the many people who make it possible for us to continue to provide a vital public service to this community. We are most grateful for the continuing support we receive from all quarters— from energetic and dedicated correspon- dents, co-operative officials, interested contributors, progressive merchants, help- ful critics, enthusiastic readers and a wonderful staff. Without these ingredients" this news- paper would not exist, and therefore we extend a simple—but most sincere—thanks to all. We trust we can continue to count on your assistance in the years to come. BATT'N AROUND WITH THE EDITOR fact is basic to the Christian faith. If we are to live effective- ly in the present we must start each day aware of this liberat- ing truth. This truth is beautifully ex- pressed in a well known old poem: He came to my desk with quiv.. ering lip - - - The lesson was done. "Dear Teacher, I want a new leaf," he said, "I have spoiled this one." I took the old leaf, stained and blotted, And gave him a new one all unspotted, And into his sad eyes I smiled, "Do better now my child," that paralyzes the energy of men. Tomorrow is the snare that traps men's feet. Tomor- row is the word cut over the realms of the lost. Tomorrow is the word of the deceiver and tempter of mankind. Today is the word of the Holy Spirit." That kind of thinking can lead us to make the best use of to- day. Another way in which we can make the best use of our time is by learning to put first things first. We will learn not to put all our hopes in the bas- ket of physical things. Jesus' words to the rich far- mer throw a new light on where a good deal of our time should be spent. "Thou fool, this night shall thy soul be required of thee; then whose shall these things be which thou hast pro- vided? So is he that layeth up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God." There is a good deal to re- joice about at this time of year but to rejoice only in physical things is an exercise in futility. There are spiritual relation- ships and values which once cul- tivated can never be destroyed by the future. However, if we are not to be victims of a frantic future, neither are we to be victims of a pathetic past. The beginning of a New Year reminds us that we are given a clean slate, a new beginning, a fresh start. This I went to the throne with quiv- ering soul- - - The old year was done. "Dear Master, hast Thou aNew Year for me? I have spoiled this one." He took the old year, stained and blotted, And gave me a new one all un- spotted, And into my sad heart He smiled "Do better now my child." That poem is in the best spirit of Paul who said, "One thing I do forgetting those things which are behind . . ." This is another basic truth which will enable us to "rejoice and be glad" in each new day that we are given. In what spirit do we approach the New Year? This is a good time to review our reason for being. It is a good time to ask ourselves "How am I doing with my life?" "What am I doing with it?" The passing of an old year always reminds me of the tran- sient nature of human life. In the sharp words of scripture 'we have here no abiding city'. An old village clock In Eng- land carries this inscription in referring to the passing of each hour, 'Each one of them wounds, one of them finally kills'. The poet warns us, "The clock of life is wound but once and no man has the power to say just when the hands will stop, at late or early hour. Now only is thine own to work and labour with a will. Put no faith in tomorrow, for the clock may then be still." The fact is that no one of us lives eternity here. So we are expected to make the most and the best of today. New years is a good time to vow to make the most of the precious gift of time. We somehow have to learn to concentrate on the present if we are to use our time well. Too often we get all wrapped up in the fears of the future and this distorts the present and robs it of the pleasures we are meant to enjoy. Tomorrow is a dangerous tyrant. Clarence Macartney re- cognized that fact in these powerful words. "Tomorrow is the chain that binds men to loathsome habit. Tomorrow is the barred and bolted door that shuts men out from life. To- morrow is the downward path that leads men into the path of regret. Tomorrow is the siren's song that seduces men from the path of duty. "Tomorrow is the slumber Can't do much worse Readers may recall in past years our predecessor in this post finished off his writings for the year by pro- viding a long list of New Years wishes for various officials and groups in the area. We thought of duplicating the idea, but frankly had trouble coming up with any startling problems or situa- tions that could do with a few good wishes. But then good fortune fell upon us. In reviewing Don's list of last year, we found we could repeat most of them as his batting average was strictly "bush-league". For example; he wished the new SHDHS chairman happy building. Now there's one that may not even be a sure thing for this year, but then Don probably forgot to figure on the quickly changing minds of department of edu- cation officials. But we don't know how we can cover up on his wish to 'Freeman Hodgins for a spring start on the P arkhill dam. It's even risky this year wishing him a start on the thing at all. And then there's that one to Huron County councillors that 1964 would see aggressive leadership necessary to develop an industrial attraction program, Dominion Day celebration and other activities to give the county some community spirit. Sure hope the dreaming is better over in Strat- ford, Dont RAP Chairman Tom MacMillan was probably happy to see that wish for "smoother sailing with many hands to man the ship", How about that, Torn? All you got were a bunch of hands rocking the ship, although we must admit you played it like a real captain and hung with it during the floundering and it appears as though you brought it safely to port, "Suicide Strip" was probably still only a thought in some newspaper- man's head when Don wished Hon. C. S. MacNaughton "smooth paths" for 1964, and Hon. William A. Stewart .. • Mr. and Mrs. John Jones of the highway south of Exeter are retiring from the farm and will move to Exeter early in the new year. School officials have an- nounced classes in the new Exeter District High School will start a week from Monday. marred. But then, maybe it came true for YOU. And that was worthwhile, wasn't it? Well, now that we've more or less gone past the point of no return in our mockery, we'd better accept the challenge we know will be coming from Stratford by showing that we have the intestinal fortitude to try our hand at it. So, here's our list of special wishes for 1965 to; Retiring Mayor Eldrid Simmons— Continued interest in the community you've led so well in the past three years and a use of your talents on some needy committee or organization. EMO Co-ordinator Doug Rickert — Many helpful people who realize the job should be done and that it won't take too much time and effort in setting it up. Huron County Council — Realiza- tion that an addition or separate build- ing at Huronview won't be as practical as plans for buildings at both ends of the county. Larry Snider and Gord McGavin — Completion of most of the planning and organization for your 1966 in- ternational Plowing Match, with every county resident realizing this will be a big boon to our economy. Exeter's Centennial Committee — An early organization of representa- tives and a start on the project this spring. SHDHS Board—Completion of your building project and the hiring of well-trained and energetic personnel for the vocational instruction and a principal you'll be glad to see stay for many years. Area Elementary School Boaxds— Speedy and amiable amalgamation into your new setups and equitable solu- tions in the arrangement of sharing costs in view of assets on hand by various segments. Pryde Boulevard residents — Flood relief. LETTERS Tira EDITOR is probably wishing the "good luck with your efforts to find a solution to the milk marketing maze" had in- cluded many other products as well. Must say though that Don must have had some inside information from the department of education when he wished the Hay Township School Area Board a "reasonable attitude on the part of all others interested in your new school in order to reach a successful compromise for cen- tralization". Rev. C. A. Britton and his Grand Bend and Area Chamber of Com- merce were undoubtedly pleased for the wish of a "sunny, hot summer", but then they probably didn't know just how "hot" things could get over a Labor Day weekend. Don really played one cool though. He wished Stephen Reeve Glenn Webb and Lucan Reeve Ivan Hearn victory in their campaigns for the warden- ship of Huron and Middlesex respec- tively. You'll notice he forgot to mention the year and we're sure if you asked him now he was making that wish for 1965, as they're both back trying again. In the hope we'll bring them better luck, we'll merely repeat that one. So where did Southcott get any batting average at all? Well, he wished Ross Tuckey and the Industrial De- velopment Commission a start on an industrial complex on No. 83. And with the help of a great number of local citizens, plus Bill Smith and his crew, they made it. Keep it going fellows. And there was that wish for "happy radar hunting" for Police Chairman Ross Taylor. That one really paid off according to the councillor in his last report, as speeding has been curtailed to a great extent. Dori came close on a couple of others, but it's hardly fair to count that wish for "an accident-free '64 to everyone" as he probably knew better than anyone it would be quickly • ••• 50 YEARS AGO Reeve, Councillors and School Trustees of Exeter were elected by acclamation. Reeve is J. W. Taylor; councillors, J. R. Hind, B. W. F. Beavers, T. IL Heston and Dr. G. F. Roulston;, trustees, S. Martin, F. Wood and R, N. Creech. Usborne Council was elected by acclamation. Reeve is Fred Ellerington; councillors, John Duncan, Art Mitchell, Thos. Brock and Wm. Coates. Clare Wood, Enos Windsor, Tom Penhale and Miss Made- line Carling, students at Tor- onto, are home for the vacation. Next Sunday January 3 special services in the form of inter- cession on behalf of His Ma- jesty's naval and military forces now engaged in war will be held in Trivitt Memorial Church, The form of "service has been issued and authorized by the Archbishop of Canter- bury. ,MINSMIStu 25 YEARS AGO Messrs Borden Sanders, Grant Taylor and Stewart Me of the University of Western otiWIe are home for the holi; day, HarVey Bros, grist mill has been Cann Sel tO Mr. 0. of t ale who recently Caine from the West. DOtiald Winer; who operates the lantern and "sound equip- meet for the Toll BroS, on their lecture tour, IS spending the Christmas holidays his home here, 10 YEARS AGO Fite gutted a $15,000 turnip waxing plant at Centralia early Thursday morning. Brigades from Exeter and RCAF Cen- tralia could not Stop the blaze becatise of lack of water. Usborne Township re-elected its council by a.dclarhation. Reeve is Verne Pincombe; councilloite H a r old Jeffery, Harold Ilern, Clayton Sniith and Hugh In a freezing rainstorm Wed- nesday night 12 telephone poles of the Hay Municipal Systerh Were blown doWn across High, Way 21 near Grand Bend. Exeter and Lucan Masons installed their OfficerS jointly in the Exeter Lodge Monday evening. Fj..1,rc*??e5N7..\\ii prefp";,,,i/v• Published Each Thursday Morning at Exeter, Ont. Authorised as Second Class Milli Post Office Dept, Ottawa, and for Payment of Postage In Cash Paid-in-Advance Circulation, September 30, 1964, 4,063 Appreciated Dear Sir; May I throligh you and your paper express to those who liVe in the area that is served by you, the sincere thanks of the residents of Huronview. To those who Visit regularly, the door is always open for YOU to see your relatives; to those groUPS Who bring in a, part of the other community that we May keep in touch with the out- Side world; to thoSe who come to Visit friends, we say thank you. bur thanks to the Women's Institute who throughout_ the year put eethe motithlyblithday parties, and to the LadieS of the RCAF •StatiOnior their regU., tar TO 'all the families who sent floWers help brighten the Hand we say thank you as they Were much appreciated. TO the Sergeant's Mess and the Ladies' Auxiliary of the RCAF Station,. Clinton, for their gift; the Seaforth Lit:int for their annual visit, and all the church orgatiltations and grotips that ViSited the me'or sent gifts Christmas may we Say thanks. ur residents Were Certainly not forgotten and the wish they Send to each one 18 that 1065 may be good to you. liatVeY C. Johnston Stiperintentient $5.00 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Canada $4.00 Per Year USA 15 YEARS AGO The Santa Claus parade in BashWeed Saturday -alfteketkiii was headed 'by 'beaweed tree§ 'Band, It was SpOnStitedbYriaA. Weed Men's The net .proceeds from the draWfor 1VIISS, Sorority Sae netted $230. to be used by the setexity toweiti4 the'equip ping "Of room in the proposed new Mesa :we • on: :1021.1e