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PUBLISHERS: J. M. Southcott, R. M. Southcott
EDITOR: William Batten
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by W. W. Haysom
your telephone
manager
WHAMMO
Exeter residents may be interested in hearing
about a practical demonstration that raised some scien-
tific eyebrows recently—though I hope it never happens
here!
A group of professors at a major technical insti-
tute were holding a conference on "component reliabil-
ity," a matter of considerable importance in these space-
age days.
One engineering professor fidgeted while the dis-
cussion rambled on at length in profound scientific
terms. Finally he jumped up, grabbed a nearby tele-
phone, and slammed it against the wall.
As the dust settled, he asked one of his startled
colleagues to pick up the phone and dial Operator. The
operator answered immediately.
"Now that, gentlemen," he said triumphantly, "is
reliability."
AIM TO BE HEARD
If folks sometime have difficulty hearing you over
the telephone, it may require only a slight twist of the
wrist to make your voice come in loud and clear, See-
ing television performers talk or sing over microphones
that may be located 18 inches from the mouth or sus-
pended overhead out of sight may give us the impression
that we can do the same thing with the telephone. We
may carelessly talk with the telephone transmitter held
anywhere from beneath the chin to above the nose.
But the telephone is not a broadcasting device. It
is an instrument designed for personal—and private—
conversation. It has been engineered to operate most
efficiently when you speak DIRECTLY into the mouth-
piece—your lips about an inch away,
You need speak only in normal tones to be heard clearly you hold the telephone directly in front
of your mouth and speak into the transmitter.
EDITORIALS GUEST ARTICLE
At least a fair start Cuddles was framed
While Exeter town council—
and apparently many of the
community's residents —h a v e
troubles with dogs, it isn't the
same throughout the country.
And just in case some local
residents decide to start raising
cats now that council has in-
creased dog taxes, we print
the following article to point
out some of the pitfalls that
may be encountered from those
felines.
The article was printed by
our good friend, Bill Kennedy,
editor-publisher of the Durham
Chronicle, and goes as follows:
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this scheming little feline. She
knows her feminine wiles and
all the angles.
Even when some member of
the staff threatens to throw her
out to the mercy of the elements,
she looks up with beguiling
eyes and a smirk on her face
and you can almost hear her
say, "You can't do it—not in
my condition."
Oh, we've tried to restore
poor Cuddles' self-content by
finding a home for this viva-
cious female—but then, who
wants to gamble? Perhaps there
is one reader, somewhere, who
will take a chance!
In the meantime Cuddles is
on the hook and has our sym-
pathy. Sure, scoff at this lowly
writer if you must for taking
sides with a fellow male. But,
hark ye, young fellow, this story
has a moral.
Cuddles is not the first un-
suspecting, innocent male who
has been caught in the tender
trap of some beguiling, bewitch-
ing, ruthless and heartless fe-
male. But then—neither will he
be the last.
days began gaining weight. At
first it was thought it was the
sudden introduction to the Dur-
ham food product ALL that
accounted for the increase d
weight. The ALL was reduced—
the girth increased.
'Twas then the awful truth
dawned. She was here for no
other purpose than f r am i n g
Cuddles into providing a home
for her and her unborn off-
spring.
What does Cuddles think of
it? He's not happy, but he's too
much the gentleman to openly
beat her up and send her on her
way. He avoids her. He snubs
her—like when they do meet
and she casts flirtatious cat's
eyes in his direction, he
promptly turns his back. Or
like when he's washing his feet,
instead of wiping them on his
own face, as most cats do, if
she's within paw distance, he'll
wipe them on her face.
Now if this brazen little hussy
were of his own breeding and
background this would be
enough. She'd go away and face
her disgrace alone. But not
It is this fact alone which points out
persons other than fair officials have ideas
on how the event can be improved, and what
has been lacking has been an avenue for com-
munication between the various groups.
The three-man committee named to
work with the fair board by the Business-
men's Association should aid greatly in over-
coming this situation and the results should
be beneficial to all concerned.
There are many other groups in this
community who should be more actively in-
terested in the fair and perhaps they will
take the lead from the businessmen to insti-
tute whatever steps they can to make the
"needed" Exeter Fall Fair a continued and
growing success.
And it may even be time that area
councils,. groups and individuals who con-
tribute in grants and donations should take
a look at their assistance. Many have been
following the same structure for many years
and should realize that fairs are no different
than anything else—costs go up each year.
Unless donations go up accordingly, it
is only natural that the budget of the fair
must be reduced and this can not be done if
Exeter Fall Fair is to be maintained on. its
present level, let alone expand 'as the growing
importance of agriculture, business and in-
dustry in this area suggests it should.
The decision last week by the Exeter
Businessmen's Association to name a com-
mittee of three to work on the Exeter .Agri-
cultural Society in an effort to get local busi-
nessmen more interested in the fair is a step
in the right direction,
The Exeter Fall Fair is "needed" to
keep area agriculture in step with the times,
as Garnet Hicks pointed out to the business-
men, and because the local businessmen are
dependent upon the prosperity of agriculture
in this area, it is certainly in their best in-
terests to ensure that the fair is maintained.
It should be explained that fair board
members have not been critical of the sup-
port given the fair by the local businessmen.
It was pointed out they make cash donations
and many provide floats for the parade,
which help make that particular aspect one
of the best of any fair in its category.
But what was lacking was direct par-
ticipation in the planning of the fair and this
of course is a charge that can be levelled
against a great many people who should be
interested enough to lend a helping hand.
During discussions between fair offi-
cials and businessmen, there were many sug-
gestions presented by the latter group as to
things they would enjoy seeing incorporated
in the annual event, and many of these were
much appreciated by the fair officials. • ONE MAN'S OPINION
by John C. Boyne
It's a strange situation It's more
important
and only when the permission of the govern-
ment bureau is received may they be raised.
And if the government bureau says NO, then
the company must grin and bear it. If the
demand for rate increase was justified, then
in some way either the service offered must
suffer, or somebody must go short.
Presumably the controls are justified
on the ground that the telephone service
is a monopoly, and 'since there is no compe-
tition, the state must provide a check on un-
fair rates. There is no other valid reason for
telling a private industry what it may charge
for its product. That the product happens to
be service in no way alters this argument.
Perhaps telephones should be a public
utility. But they are not.
This is a private company, with share-
holders, and it seems that in this case the
state, which taxes the company, and treats
it in all other respects like a private industry,
has decided that in the matter of its rates,
the company does not have the private right
to set them itself.
Because it is a large industry, and has
shareholders, and is a service industry, we
seem to accept this as a matter of course,
and grind our teeth when increases are
sought, and smile happily when they are de-
nied.
Which shows how far down the social-
istic road we have gone.
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Exeter council, along with other muni-
cipal bodies across Canada, recently support-
ed a resolution that opposed a rate increase
for the Bell Telephone Company.
While the efforts by council to keep
telephone costs down will no doubt be ap-
plauded by most, the most interesting aspect
of the situation was the fact council made no
study of the matter before approving the res-
olution.
This in itself is very strange, but what
is even more difficult to understand is why
any council or group should have any say
in the matter of rates set up by a private in-
dustry.
The answer to that may be better ex-
plained in the following editorial which ap-
peared in The Trentonian:
Telephone service is an odd position.
i There is no competition, yet the service is
provided by a private industry.
Whenever a rate increase is proposed
by the company, there is a prompt outcry.
This usually results in some type of appeal
against the rates to the federal agency which
controls such rates.
This is a curious situation,
Private industry provides us with tele-
phone service. Under the circumstances, one
would expect that the said private industry
would set its own rates, based on costs and
the need to make a profit to stay in business.
Yet the rates are rigidly controlled,
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BATT'N AROUND WITH THE EDITOR
Those mighty hunters!
IT'S A FRAME-UP!
Many Chronicle readers are
acquainted with "Cuddles"—
but in case you haven't met
him, we hasten to explain that
Cuddles is the Chronicle cat.
Ordinarily, a happy go-lucky
fellow, these past few weeks,
Cuddles is not too happy. He's
being framed. Oh yes, Cuddles
knows it, and we here at the
Chronicle know it. But what
can anyone do about it?
It all started a few weeks
ago when another cat invaded
'his domain. Yes, friend, you
guessed it. Where there's a
frame-up, there's a female in-
volved. At least that's the way
it always happens on TV.
We don't profess to be an
authority on feline psychology,
but here's the way it figures.
This scheming, conniving little
Maltese hussy, suddenly dis-
covered that her back alley idol
had loved her and left her.
She found herself homeless,
friendless, defenceless and ex-,
pectant. And right here is where
Cuddles fitted into her future
plans.
For those of you who haven't
met Cuddles, we might say he's
a handsome cat. In fact in
modern day cat language, you
could say he's the most. Those
of us who have known him from
kittenhood, know that his char-
acter is above reproach and
that he is completely incapable
of participating in any base,
imm or al back alley hanky
panky.
Anyone can see that he's been
well raised, well cared for, and
enjoys all the luxuries of cat
life. Perhaps that's why this
conniving, scheming f e m al e
chose Cuddles as the scapegoat.
At any rate she followed him
home one night, or morning, or
whatever time cats come home
—watched her chance and slip-
ped into his quarters unnoticed
and unknown. She was smart.
She kept out of sight till she
learned her way around, and
waited for an opportune time
to make her presence known.
She appeared one day, a skin-
ny, scrawny looking feline, and
with half a dozen loud meows,
if interpreted from cat lan-
guage, apparently announce d
she was here to stay and here
with a purpose in mind.
Yes, she was accepted, fed
and looked after, and in a few
as a result an entire year has
been lost and on a park project,
this can hardly be afforded as it
is imperative that it be in such
a state as to make a good show-
ing in 196'7— not something to
be done that year.
The committee can not be
blamed for any of the delay, as
it came about through indecision
on council and RAP. But the "hot
potato" is now in their hands
and further delay could be dis-
astrous.
Recently the older person has
been in the limelight. This has
helped to focus national atten-
tion on one of our increasingly
important and complex social
problems.
The Canada Pensions Plan is
designed to overcome some of
the economic difficulties which
have long plagued our elderly.
While in Victoria, B.C. I was
astounded by the difficulties
experienced by those who were
caught in the squeeze—caused
by rising living costs spurred
by inflation, which had to be
faced on a fixed income.
Personally, I wholeheartedly
support our government spon-
sored pension plan. I hope that
it will go a long way toward
solving the economic aspect of
this problem.
Recently in South Huron, at-
tention has been focussed on
the necessity for facilities such
as Huronview. It is obvious that
we are going to need more
buildings of this nature.
These facilities are extreme-
ly expensive. They also provide
benefits to a relatively small
number of our elderly people.
It is encouraging to see a real
interest in the economic and
nursing care aspects of this
problem.
There are many of us who
feel that a government spon-
sored medical program would
also further alleviate the eco-
nomic problems of our elderly.
I feel, however, that the eco-
nomic problems will be solved.
Our elderly people, however,
have other needs which will
not be met so easily. Much
more time and effort should be
devoted to working out guide
lines to deal with some of the
following problems.
There are now four times
as many people over 65 as
there were sixty years ago. In
the U.S. 20% of the population
is over 65. Most of these people
have been forced to retire at
Several school children from Hay
Township witnessed an interesting
event Friday afternoon, when they
were among the 250 people on hand
to see a giant elm tree felled on the
farm of V. L. Becker, former Hay
Township reeve.
While the toppling of a tree can
generally be expected to attract a
crowd, this particular event gained
such a large crowd due to the fact
the tree was the largest in Huron
County, and may have towered over
a wider area than that, if such facts
were checked into more closely.
And as one may expect, the size
of the tree corresponded to its age,
which was closely figured out to 350
years when an expert counted the
growth rings after the tree was ex-
pertly dropped by the Exeter logging
firm of McIntyre & Scott.
When we stop to consider that
Canada will only celebrate her 100th
birthday in two years, the age of the
tree becomes a very interesting point
of conjecture.
If the giant tree could only talk,
what a mystifying story it would tell!
Its tales of Indians, early settlers
and events of those 350 years would
stir the hearts in any history class.
Of course it could not be, and now
the area has lost another link with
the past.
The incident was marred—at least
in the minds of some—by the fact
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which preceded the choosing of the
new flag, it is now here.
And no matter how much we may
have criticised the lengthy and some-
times childish debate which took place
before the choosing of a flag, perhaps
it could be said that it at least served
one good purpose.
And that is in the fact that all the
words of opposition must have been
used up. Surely, we have all reached
the point where it would be downright
lunacy to even whisper a dissatisfied
word about Canada's new banner.
Whatever our opinions, they no
longer have any appropriate place.
The flag has been chosen. It is now
our flag. it must be given the respect
and honor that any proud nation should
give its flag.
Copies of other flags once used will
remain for some time. Memories of
them and the deeds accomplished
Under them will be slow to vanish.
But let us remember that Canada
does not just have "another" flag. We
now have "a" flag.
And while we're on a "national"
theme, it may be well to remind
members of the Exeter centennial
committee that deadline for applica-
tions is drawing near and there's
still considerable work to be done
on our project.
This project has been tossed around
Into various laps for some time and
two racoons in the tree were killed
by some of the crowd when they
came crashing down with the elm.
A letter was received this week
from Mrs. Howard Klumpp, Dash-
wood, explains it vividly, and we
reprint it below:
Dear Sir;
The cutting down of the largest tree
in Huron County this week was a
sight to behold and remember. So
also was the clubbing to death of two
raccoons by a group of men.
The raccoons had been hibernating
in the tree, and were in their nest
when the tree toppled to the ground.
I wonder what the many school
children who were there will remem-
ber of that day in the years to come.
The demise of the mighty tree, the
terrified look on the bloody faces of
the squirming raccoons, or the gleeful
look on the faces of those mighty
hunters?
Yours truly,
Lt1cy Klumpp,
We wonder too, Mrs. KlUmppl It
proves again that what we laboriously
teach our children of love and human-
ity in the school class and Sunday
school can be so quickly torn down
in one brief adult example.
Canada's new flag was hoisted to
flagpoles throughout the nation at
official ceremonies, Monday, and re-
gardless of the storm of criticism
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15 YEARS AGO
A new electric organ was de-
dicated at Credi t on United
Church Sunday morning in honor
of the men who served in World
War II.
The schools of Stephen Town-
ship have launched a new era
in visual education since the be-
ginning of the fall term. A pro-
jector and film service has been
made available to them with
outlined study program.
Students and staff of the new
Exeter District High School had
their first noon meal in the cafe-
teria when ISO pertona were
served.
50 YEARS AGO
Council agreed to give the
Band a grant of $175 and free
room, heat and light in the
Town Hall for band purposes in
return the Band must give 20
open air concerts during the
season.
The milliners are off again
to get in touch with the new
styles for spring. Among those
who left this week are Miss
Ethel Sweet, Miss Olive Quance,
Miss Ethel Bissett, and Miss
May Armstrong.
Mr. Wellington Batten has
opened up a barber shop in
Winchelsea.
Mr. John Bell has this week
taken possession of the old
Treble farm just south of town
which he recently purchased
from Mr. D. Wood.
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65 or sooner. They are made
to feel again and again that they
are in the way.
We worship efficiency and
older people are slowing down.
We worship physical vigour and
the bodies of older people are
declining. We worship youth
and old age is its antithesis.
We worship the gods of effi-
ciency and production but the
wisdom of experience can't be
pigeon-holed. We say you can't
teach an old dog new tricks
but we are ministering to human
beings not old dogs,
The simple point is that we
can provide better pension
plans, better medical plans,
better iHuronviews', but until
we start asking what contribu-
tion elderly people can continue
to make in our society, basic
problems will remain with us.
The Ontario government took
a survey of its civil servants
and found that they think 65 is
too young to retire. Some 75%
would prefer to continue work-
ing full or part time. Another
11% dread retirement as the
worst thing that could happen
to them.
Maggie Grant comments in
the Toronto Globe and Mail:
"I have encountered this same
attitude in many fields. Seldom
is it connected with the fear
of not having enough money but
rather with the prospect of not
having anything to do with one's
time. It will be 'like dying' is
what some say."
She goes on; "The strange
thing is that the very same
people, while still daily wage
earners, have been known to
say they long to do this or that
or the other thing, only they
just can't find the time and this
lack of time, to my mind, is
what makes the daily job such
an aggravation.
It seems to me we should
all be on tiptoe just itching
for our retirement to begin
because there are so many
things to do in this world and
at 65 we can count on too few
years in which to do this."
She then makes some prac-
tical suggestions: "How many
now facing retirement claim to
have read every book, listened
to all music, explored all avail-
able museums and art galler-
ies? How many have tried their
hand at painting, at playing a
musical instrument, writing a
story, learning a language, re-
finishing a piece of old furni-
ture or building a new one?"
"You who are approaching
65, how long since you've played
with the neighbourhood kids,
visited the old and lonely, or
lent a hand in a community
project? How long since you've
seen some friends of earlier
days or practiced some former
skill? Have you visited all the
places within your means?"
It is along these lines that
some of our best thinkers should
start applying themselves. If
our society develops according
to projection it is indicated that
within 50 years 10% of the
people will be able to do all
the work required. What every-
one else will do with this time
is both a fascinating and hor-
rifying prospect.
One thing is clear, education
must eventually be redirected.
It will have to include more
guidance on 'how to live' and
less emphasis on 'making a
living'.
By facing the problems of
our elderly now we will be
better equipped to deal with a
problem which will confront
Most of us sooner or later.
10 YEARS AGO
Joan Thomson was crowned
1955 Queen of South Huron Dis-
trict High School at the annual
at horde Friday night.
First attempt at legitimate
drama in Exeter will be made
Monday night when a number of
theatrical enthuSiasta present
three one-act plays in the High
School auditorium.
The Huroida Male Cholios
fifth operetta "The Mikado,'
to be staged in March will be
the most humorous and gaudy
Gilbert and Sullivan perfor-
mance staged yet.
Beth Taylor won Grand
'Champion Horse ,Showman M-
iters at the 1955 College Royal
of CAC Guelph recently,
25 YEARS AGO
Mr. I. Passmore, who has
been a promoter of hockey in
Hensall as well as manager
and coach of the teams for
years past, is donating a cup
to the Hensall Rural League
comprising Sexsmith, Thames
Road, Chiselhurst and Hensall.
" James St. WMS celebrate its
golden jubilee with a supper and
program addressed by Mrs. L.
Eedy, St. Marys, on March 6.
Lucan won the championship
of the Cyclone League at the
local arena Friday night.
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