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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1965-07-22, Page 2Times Established 1873 Advocate Established 1881 Amalgamated 1924 Tate exeferZintesitroorafe SERVING CANADA'S BEST FARMLAND Member: C.W.N.A.., C.C.N.R. and ABC PUBLISHERS: J. M. Southcott, R. M. Southcott EDITOR: William Batten BELL LINES by W. W. Haysom your telephone manager TELEPHONE DIRECTORY GOING TO PRESS London's new telephone directory will be going to press shortly, so please check your listing. Is your name spelled correctly? And what about your address and phone number? Have you thought about additional listings? Other members of your family and relatives, roomers or boarders would benefit from having their names listed in the telephone book. If you're a business. man, you can use extra listings to show other firm names for your business—to associate your name and residence telephone number with your firm name—or to show after-hour numbers for you and your key employees. Remember, extra listings, at little cost, make it easier for people to find you. For any changes in your listing, or any additions, call our Business Of- fice without delay. "Bob" was recently appointed as installa- tion and repair fore- man for the Goderich territory, with head- quarters at Clinton, from where he is re• sponsible for plant forces who install and repair your telephone service in Goderich, Clinton, Seaforth, Hen- sail, Exeter, Crediton, Centralia. Augmenting Bob's staff at 12 Rat- tenbury St., Clinton is the employee who looks after the test board and repair calls, and three young ladies re- sponsible for process- ing of orders to facili- tate service. It's a big responsibility but Bob'syour 11 years exper- ience with the Bell at London, Sault Ste. Marie, Parry Sound, and Woodstock as installer, switchboard installer and repairman, test board, and work on complicated key installations will aid him in his responsibilities here. Married with 2 children, the family resides in Gode- rich. We welcome Bob and his family to the Goderich area. MR. ROBERT WENMAN EDITORIALS this Sunday, Wednesday afternoon and during the evening throughout the week, South End Service MEET THE TEACHERS Hosts have moral responsibility Introduce new staff up any remaining time. While Mr. Lawton is at Sum- mer School, his family is holi- daying during July on Lake Huron, north of Grand Bend. It's a Fact ... $10,000 invested in Investors Mutual of Canada in Feb. of 1950 is worth $45,000 today. woedioa TED HOLMES 145 Deer Park Circle, London 471-6005 or Enquire at The Times- Advocate SYNDICATE LIMITED This week The Times-Ad- vocate is pleased to commence a series introducing the new member s who will join the teaching staff at SHDHS this fall. Principal Douglas Palmer has asked all new members to submit a photo and a brief outline of their experience, in- terests and other interesting facts so they will become ac- quainted with the residents in the area. The T-A extends a thank you to Mr. Palmer and hopes that readers will indeed take this opportunity to know the new residents of the area and will make them feel at home as they commence their duties here. 5 1/ % at Empr e s s Avenue Public School, Central Collegiate In- stitute and the University of Western Ontario from which he graduated in Psychology and Philosophy. Having worked for a time as a clinical psychologist, he has a particular interest in Guid- ance. In addition, although hav- ing been in business for several years, he has kept up a keen interest in English. This past year he has been teaching English at the Lambton County Collegiate and Vocation- al Institute in Petrolia. This summer he is attending the On- tario College of Education teacher training course in Lon- don. His four sons, ages 14, 13, 10 and 6, keep his wife and himself quite busy. However, as time permits, one outlet for his interest in education has been as a Director of Fairbanks House training and conference centre in Petrolia. Service club work, golf, ten- nis, bowling and the usual con- ventional interests have taken PAID ON GUARANTEED TRUST CERTIFICATES ONE MAN'S OPINION by John C. Boyne permitted only so much alcohol and due to the varying physical makeup of each individ- ual, there could certainly not be any hard and fast regulations in this regard. However, while legal responsibility may be ineffectual in keeping impaired drivers off the road, there is a moral responsibility that must be considered, although past in- cidents indicate beyond any doubt that it too has been ineffective. Most people appear to be of the opinion that those to whom they serve alcohol should be capable of knowing when they have had enough, but it is questionable if this attitude can really be termed sufficient any longer as the mounting deaths and in- juries caused by impaired drivers mounts. Persons who invite others to drink on their premises should realize that their re- sponsibility for the amount consumed is of the same nature as the responsibility they assume for the welfare of their patrons or friends in all other aspects of being hosts. To allow a person to leave a hotel, pri- vate residence or a stag in an obvious im- paired condition when the host has full know- ledge that the person plans to drive a car, is a deriliction of a host's responsibility in a moral sense—and it may soon be in a legal sense as well. The major responsibity, of course, still rests with the driver, but that responsibility must be shared by those who have been supplying the liquor—either by sale or gift. Within the past six months or so, two area men have died in tragic road accidents. The actual crashes were very different, but the "reasons" were similar in that both men were reportedly returning home from "stags" and presumably had been drinking extens- ively prior to their deaths. Accidents involving drinking drivers are naturally quite extensive; in fact, alcohol is blamed for a majority of crashes. While ex- perts on the matter can reveal indisputable evidence as to the effect of alcohol on a driver's ability, most people who have been drinking have their own opinions as to their abilities. The problem is further heightened by the fact that alcohol also deteriorates a per- son's ability to think, and so we often find that people under the influence of alcohol do not have the reasoning power to deter- mine whether or not they are capable of driving. The laws regarding the sale and supply of alcoholic beverages are very strict in most regards, but by obvious necessity have few provisions as to the consumption that may be permitted individuals in private or licens- ed establishments. The law does stipulate that no one may permit another to reach the point of drunk- enness on his premises, but obviously a per- son's ability to drive is impaired long before this stage is reached. There is nothing to say that a person who plans to drive must be REFAIL • ZATM:EraTZTRIESOF.M52::... To each from each BATT'N AROUND • issued in amounts from $100 upwards for 3, 4 or 5 years. • earn the above indicated interest, payable half-yearly by cheque. • authorized investment for all Canadian Insurance Companies and trust funds. WITH THE EDITOR Soccer coach Ivan Mordowanec, from Windsor, Ont., will teach Boys' Phys. Education, Russian lan- guage, History or Commercial at South Huron District High School. Mr. Mordowanec came to Ca- nada in 1951. He completed his elementary and secondary edu- cation in Europe. He graduated from Assumption University of Windsor in 1963 with a BA in History and Psychology. He attended the University of Michigan where he studied Rus- sian literature and Russian his- tory and in 1964 he enrolled in the University of Toronto— Ontario College of Education and graduated in May 1965. In Canada he has been em- ployed in the automotive in- dustries, and as a salesman. He is married and has one daughter. His wife is employed as a nurse in Riverview Hos- . . . for the last time STERLII)LOAEIRUSTS With this issue yours truly once again bids adieu to the readers of The T-A, following an enjoyable stay of some 15 months. While this is not the first time we have penned words of departure, they are more difficult than previously as this time we prepare to take off for fields more distant to assume a po- sition with Coca-Cola Ltd. in the big city of Toronto. Previous departures have taken us only as far as the bright sands of Grand Bend and to the hub of Huron County at Clinton, and distance has not separated us too far from our many friends within this community. In fact, they have only extended the wide circle of associations with which we have been blessed. Many of our friends have looked at us with wondering glances on hearing that we planned to leave this "green" area to eke out our livelihood in the bustling, sprawling metropolis. However, in the true fashion of the Batten tradition, a change of residence is something that comes extremely natural. A bit of figuring shows that our new abode will be the 17th place we have called home in our few, short years. That may not be a re- cord, but it certainly must be a fair average. * * * As stated, the past 15 months have been rewarding, and it is not without regret that we leave the task of covering the district news in words and pictures, with the accompanying editorial opinions. The latte r, of course, have not all been received enthusiastically, but any newspapers whose editorials are greeted in such a manner by all concerned is ob- viously not doing its job. There are times when toes must be stepped on, but we trust the charge will not be made that we took such positions needlessly or unwarrant- ably. We have had our difference of opinion with many, but the issues have never been permitted to give way to personality fights or argu- ments and most of those with whom we have differed still manage an apparent friendly salutation — at least outwardly. * * * Orle could revert to nostalgic mo- ments of the past to fill a farewell column, but the future is always more important than the past, so we con- clude by looking ahead to things which 73 Mississaga E., Orillia 372 Bay St., 35 Dunlop St., Toronto Barrie On July 7 the following letter to the editor appeared in the London Free Press from an old age pensioner. "In today's mail I received a letter from Associated Medi- cal Services Inc. outlining that effective Oct. 1, 1965 monthly rates will be increased about 20%. The monthly rate will then be $12.95. This together with the Ontario Hospital Services total $20.55 per month or $246.- 60 per year." "I am well over 70, living with my wife on pensions and I ask where is all this demanding of increased wages and fees going to end? Does anyone care? When I was working you didn't get big wages. We were lucky to save enough to cover the cost of our home, yet I am having to pay over $130 per year in school taxes when I haven't had any children in school for over 25 years." "Most of the aged want to stay alive and in their own homes, but with increased taxes and medi- cal fees we are almost driven to distraction to keep our ob- ligations." "I like thousands of people near my age are definitely in favour of a Federal Govern- ment Medical Care plan and the sooner the better. I hope the local and federal members, with our provincial premier, Mr. Robarts will take note and remember they too will grow old some day." This is a significant letter. I do not think the answer is to lower wages or fees or to sta- bilize prices. The answer lies, perhaps, in a shift of the burden will need consideration. Accompany- ing our glance into the crystal ball are these wishes: * .* * For Exeter's RAP Commit- tee, a periodic review of the present situation as relating to the combined post of rec director and arena and parks manager. One has o n1 y to glimpse at the itinerary facing Alvin Willert each day to realize that his duties often exceed the work that should be expected from one man. While part-time helpers can be ac- quired for various duties, it would appear that his duties are reaching the point where a full-time assistant is required to assume some of the responsibility. The unfortunate aspect of part- time helpers is that they need di- rection before they can capably as- sume responsibilities, but someone on a permanent basis could soon carry through some of the work without Alvin having to devote so much time in supervising them. * * * For Huron County council, end to the apparent urban-rural ri- valry and a determined program of industrial expansion and planning. While the agricultural area of this county should not be indiscriminately used for industrial purposes, there is obvious need for a change in the present balance. For all too long the need for pro- motion along these lines has brought forth nothing but talk. It would appear incongruous that council continues to outlay large sums for the Emergency Measures Orga- nization and contributes nothing to promotion and planning in an effort to attract industry. It's certainly a pessimistic outlook when men are more concerned about providing for something that may never be of any avail while they neglect the very things that could definitely help the ratepayers both in the present and the future. * * * To the board at SHDHS, we leave our wishes for trouble-free construction of their new addition and a few no-nod pills to help them in their lengthy meetings. There is an urgency that the man- ner in which the business meetings are conducted is improved through more positive chairmanship and greater committee work. Too often the meetings are length- ened needlessly when members con- tinue to voice comments about items on which they all agree in the first L MORDOWANEC pital in Windsor and his daugh- ter is an honours student at the University of Windsor. This summer he will work in a summer camp and make pre- parations for Ms teaching po- sition. He is looking forward to teaching in South Huron Dis- trict High School and coaching soccer if the boys are interest- ed. place and on which discussion could be terminated much sooner. * * * For Principal Douglas Palmer, we trust he will receive the extra co-operation required from staff, students and all others con- cerned as he introduces new methods that come when any change of com- mand is brought about. Mr. Palmer has already shown that many innovations will be in- corporated in the enlarged school and a true indication of whether the area is prepared for the advance- ment in education that will be of- fered is whether they will be pre- pared to accept these innovations. While there is probably no other field in which more people think they are experts or more willing to criti- cise, there is also no other field in which criticism and interference can have such disastrous effects. Education, by necessity, should be left to those trained in that realm. * * * For Grand Bend, we sug- gest a concerted effort to locate a new dump without having this danger- ous problem carried on unneces- sarily. We also hope that the head of their summer OPP staff continues along the same reasonable line as their present Corporal. For Hensall and Zurich, an eco- nomical way to instal sanitary sew- ers with the suggestion that they have to come and may as well be started as soon as possible. For Crediton, rain that manages to miss the highway construction job to avoid quagmires. Also, early plant- ing- of replacement trees. For all area townships, money to pay their school debts. For Exeter, a big, new industry to move in beside Custom Trailers and continued success to all present industries. * * * For our successor, we hope for the continued co-operation of all readers and the understanding by some that no man can be in two places at once and that occasionally he has to have some time of his own. We also wish for he and Rev. John Boyne a raft of letters to the editor each week on current issues. * * * These are but a few of the things we've pulled out of our wishing well and to them we add our sincere thanks to all who have made our stay in Exeter an enjoyable one. May peace, happiness and pros- perity go with each of you until we meet again. Psychologist As a new member of the staff, Cameron Kenneth Law- ton is looking forward to his teaching responsibilities in English and Guidance at South Huron District High School. He was educated in London 50 YEARS AGO Mr. and Mrs. William Pen- hale left last week for San Francisco, Cal., where they will attend the Panama Exposi- tion. It has been called to our at- tention that the number of men at the Park Sunday afternoon, who removed their hats while the National Anthem was being sung, was away in the minority. Mr. Owen Geiger, Hensall, will soon have a large number of Indians with their families from Muncey and Moravian to pull his crop of flax. A petition has been circulated requesting that Thursday, Aug- ust 12 be proclaimed as Exe- ter's Civic Holiday. 15 YEARS AGO Mary Hastings Housewives raised $87.50 for South Huron Hospital at the annual picnic at Grand Bend. Stoker second class Ken Tay- lor has been assigned to the destroyer Micmac and will leave for a European cruise August 22. Miss Grace Pepper has been successful in obtaining her Su- pervisor of Art degree and has accepted a position as teacher of art at the RCAF Station school. A new department of agri- culture "designed to the needs of this community" will be es- tablished at the Exeter District High School under the direction of Mr. Andrew Dixon. sxmagogiMmturaimegiginsirmgiagerZgY,E7VMV.`..:727127M.:7674=1122tr7;:ii'rtriMILIMMIESEIlaittili=0":"'v..:4:i.waiSniniff881924REetnalnak Published Each Thursday Morning at Exeter, Ont. Authorized as Second Class Mail, Post Office Dep't, Ottawa, and for Payment of Postage in Cash Paid-in-Advance Circulation, September 30, 1964, 4,063 25 YEARS AGO Miss Reta Rowe left Thursday for the Agricultural College, Guelph, where she will attend a summer course in nutrition as a representative from the Exeter District Red Cross. The special effort put on by Mr. and Mrs. Cochrane of Lea- vitt's Theatre in conjunction with the local War Time Board resulted in the sale of war stamps and certifica.tes amounting to $1,093.25. John Sawyer of Kirkton has been a piper in the Woodha.m Fife and Drum Band for almost half a century. He attended his 53rd consecutive annual Orange walk this year. Mr. and Mrs. William Matz, Creditor), attended the 35th wed- ding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. William Homey Friday evening at their home near Kippen. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Canada 10 YEARS AGO John W. Hendrick has gra- duated from the Canadian School Of Embalming, Toronto, where he has taken summer courses for the past two years. Joseph Senior, who served as clerk of Exeter for over 30 years and who photographed hundreds of families in this dis- trict, died Thursday at the age of 90 years. If the Post Office Department goes through with a new pro- posal to establish a truck ser- vice, this district will get the morning mail around nine o'clock in the morning. Plans for the construction of a combined darn and bridge on concession 2-3 Usborne Town- ship are still hinging on ap. proval of the Ontario Depart- ment of Highways. Par Year; USA SSA from those with the least ability to pay to others who by virtue of receiving a good income are thereby better equipped to pay. The fact is that education costs now place a tremendous burden on property owners — many of them retired. This demands in effect that older people who own their own homes are required to pay for the education of the children of par- ents who are working and mak- ing good money. While in Victoria, B.C., I used to get this argument thrown at me again and again in visiting— Victoria has a high percentage of retired people living by and large on pensions. Of course, it can be pointed out that the Federal and Pro- vincial governments are al- ready heavily subsidizing edu- cation. For example the local taxpayers raise only 25% of the capital expenditures on the new addition at South Huron — from the property tax. The other 75% will come from income, cor- poration, and other federal and provincial taxes. I believe this to be the most equitable way of all for providing services. The problem with property taxes, sales taxes and private medical insurance schemes is that they hit those people who find it difficult to pay with equal force as those of us who can pay with less difficulty be- cause we are being paid by to- day's standards. It is interesting to note that a government commission ap- pointed in Saskatchewan in 1963 has recommended that the full cost of such services as ele- mentary education, health and welfare be shifted to the pro- vinces. By and large this could mean a shift away from the emphasis on the property tax. It would also no doubt mean larger income taxes. An excellent London Free Press editorial which also ap- peared on July 7 quoted the London alderman who was pro- moting "sweeping changes in the tax structure to relieve the heavy burden of taxation on real property." It also quoted Hollis Beckett, chairman of the Ontario Legis- lature's committee on muni- cipal law, who said that ser- vices which are essentially di- rected to people should be charged to people and those which serve property charged to property. Personally, I would like to see the load for educational costs shifted further from property to income. This process is al- ready well advanced—it is simply a matter of extending it. This will not mean that less money will come from the peo- ple—as services expand, more will be needed, not less—but it will come from a different base. But because it would mean big- ger income, corporation or oth- er provincial and federal taxes, Mr. Thatcher in Saskatchewan was not overly grateful to the commission. It is almost never politically popular or expedient to increase taxes! The same line of thought can be applied to afederal medicare plan which I wholeheartedly support. I believe that the best source of funds for this service is income and corporation taxes. This would remove the burden from those with the least ability to pay— and put it where it be- , longs on those with the most ability to pay. . . ZYWASSO