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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1967-08-03, Page 4May serve to unite us Nance! DOES YOUR PRESCRIPTION NEED REFILLING? HUN'TLEY'S DRUG STORE will be closed AUGUST 7, 8, 9. Please present your prescriptions for refilling before noon Saturday August 5. T.A photo by Don Stephen :„.a aaaaaaca,,,avank,iaawarpak ak aita isamaakaa..Na& W '4a0hOc idc-0:400 't;:•4 4PW ara.a.W°.‘aaa.. •••• tasaaaakaaaWa s:oak' "—aa; -axia, 4a,aanassai hoaadeaa.:X.Xesalak akaaoka: \ a —Nal\ aKaaaaakaaalaMWM,NA aaaeaaaaa>aaaaaaaaai.oaaaheaMea-ssf'as:::::\:;:;';`• .....alakaakaaaikaataa-avaaassaasaya,..; ev-eaa:ao —t••••• SOLICITATION of BRIEFS CONESTOGA COLLEGE of APPLIED ARTS and TECHNOLOGY invites the attention and interest of citizens, students, and organizations in the counties of Huron, Perth, Wellington and Waterloo. The co-operation is sought particularly of persons in industry, commerce and business, education, agri- culture, technology and technical areas, and in the applied arts, samples of which might be food super- vision, nursery education, library arts, welfare and health services, community family work, graphic arts, etc, As Of January, 1968, the College will be offering post-secondary courses of three-, two-, and one-year duration at the, technologist, technician and skilled levels in Applied Arts Business and Commerce Technology Technical Areas Extension courses as requested and supported will be offered. Academic Upgrading will be provided for mature students nineteen years of age or over, who may not have the Grade 12 or 13 admission re- quirements. An Invitation - In order that the College may best serve the needs of all to the above counties, Briefs, containing suggestions as to which post-secondary courses should be offered by Conestoga College, are warmly invited. The most effective Briefs will probably outline the course and subject matter considered important, provide a justifiable estimate of the present need and the employment possibilities of 2-7 years hence, contain suggestions or offers as to co-operation from area organizations or professional associations, and recommend the level of competence desirable upon graduation, etc. Your interest in your Conestoga College and your early response (preferably before August 15) will be recognized and much appreciated. Kindly communicate your ideas to PROFESSOR JAMES W. CHURCH, President Conestoga College of Applied Arts and Technology, 30 Francis Street South, Kitchener, Ontario. Leading the words of rebuttal were those expressed by one of the most prominent figures in Quebec, Mont- rears Mayor Jean Drapeau. Mr. Drapeau, who has already at- tained great stature with his achieve- ment of Expo 67, added to his laurels by the calm, dignified, yet decisive parting words to President de Gaulle that Canada is quite able to solve its own problems, and that while French Canadians have a special feeling for France, they have a more immediate loyalty to Canada. Expo 67 has clearly indicated to all Canadians what we can do when we forget our various origins and work to- gether. General de Gaulle may have at- tempted to wreck what unity and pride Expo has brought to Canadians, but the result of his visit was just the opposite. His actions may turn out to be a blessing in disguise. The recent uproar over the Canad- ian visit of General Charles de Gaulle may have some unfortunate repercus- sions in the relationship of this coun- try with France, but it is becoming rather evident that there were many benefits accompanying the outburst of indignation which echoed through this nation. General de Gaulle, as it turned out, has actually done us a great favor. The fact that a great many French Canadians have expressed their indig- nation at his remarks has been an en- couraging and interesting development. For too long now we have mainly heard the voices of Quebec extremists, because they said the kind of things which won plenty of news ink. The visiting Frenchman's ill-chosen words for a moment threw the spot- light upon some of the more sober ele- ments in Quebec and brought their re- actions to the public eye. 7.5378% A story for Hollywood IS THE AVERAGE ANNUAL GROWTH OF VICTORIA AND GREY 5 YEAR ACCUMULATIVE GUARANTEED INVESTMENT CERTIFICATES Rea4 4evrztede VICTORIA AND GREY TRUST GUARANTEED INVESTMENT CERTIFICATES / Earn 6 1,24. Interest A trip to the park during the past few nights would have surprised most people. Up to 20 men could be seen digging post holes, stringing fences and the other chores involved in erect- ing the facilities. Nearby on a couple of those nights, another 18 men en- joyed playing ball on the new diamond the rodeo crew had built before they started work on their own facilities. Most of those playing ball would have to agree they did a pretty good job on the new diamond too, and this community now has excellent facilities for enthusiasts of both sports. Of course, Hollywood won't be in- terested in the story until the rodeo attracts large crowds, but if the or- ganizers of the event continue to ex- hibit the enthusiasm they have to date, that story won't be long in the making. Now that both facilities do exist, we hope the squabbling will cease and that everyone in this community will pitch in to make the rodeo the success it could be. It's safer in the back yard Hollywood has always had great success in making films based on sto- ries of people who have fought off ad- versities to become successes in vari- ous fields of endeavour, and it just may be that some day some chap from the California movie capital will arrive in Exeter to film the history of the lo- cal rodeo. The group promoting the event have been faced with adversities from the outset, and it could be said if they had had more sense they would have dropped the whole thing. However, they never, and regard- less of what any resident in this area may think of the scheme, they can have nothing but commendation for those who have persevered and now have the new facilities ready for action at the community park. It's been some time since this com- munity saw so many men give of their time, talents and cash so generously and so arduously. BUT Time for moderation WHEN THE INTEREST IS LEFT TO ACCUMULATE AND BE COMPOUNDED HALF-YEARLY, YOUR INVESTMENT GROWS BY OVER 37% IN 5 YEARS But if moderate men are not to be overwhelmed or, at very least, damaged by misrepresentation, it is sometimes vital that they speak up in the name of that largely silent majority which has consistently shown at the ballot box that it wants no part of extrem- ism, (Industry) At any time and in any place, the voice of the extremist is more apt to make itself heard than that of the moderate man. The language of in- temperance and bitterness, pitched in strident key, makes news in a way that the language of reason and restraint does not. aaehii...viiizaaaaaa:rasaaaaaaahaa -a-aahaa-aaaaa. •ia.a‘aaaia Couldn't make up his mind Well, the inevitable has hap- pened! Smiley couldn't make up his mind about his own contest as so many of the contributing columns fell into the"excellent” category. So, Smiley declared a draw, allowing two winners. Each winner will receive $25. Here is the first column, to be followed by the other winner next week. The better half is quick to point out that she doesn't get a holiday unless the family decides to do some travelling so she can get away from the chore of cook- ing. cleaning and running the house, No doubt she will read with enthusiasm another bit of inform- ation received recently noting that Norwegian law provides for a four-week vacation for house- wives. Government funds are earmarked for holiday camps to aid housewives who otherwise could not afford a vacation. * * * The above rambling should in- dicate quite clearly that the editor is in dire need of a holiday, and we trust that when we return we will have more of this useful information for readers. As a concluding note we see by the latest figures from the Meat Packers Council of Canada that there are 6,012,000 hogs on Canadian farms at June 1, 1967. This is 11% higher than a year ago and the largest number since 1959. It's unfortunate that space does not permit us to print some of the other important facts we've learned from going through the "average" mail received by an editor, but we do hope we may have interested someone in offer- ing his service to open our mail during our holiday period. The amount of information available is unbelievable and it will also enable the editor to take an extra day off. All you require is one sharp letter- opener and a large waste basket. er. -Is that really the way the teacher told the story?" Well, not exactly," Bobby admitted, "but if I told it her way, you'd never believe it!" * One of the problems news- paper editors encounter when they go on holidays is the build- up of mail that faces them on their return to their desks. We don't bother opening half of the material that crosses our desk, although there is no doubt some of it is interesting. As an example, this morning's mail revealed the little known fact that more than 20 million harmonicas were sold last year throughout the world. Canadian distributors report that 300,000 were sold in Canada in 1966, and they estimate that a million Canadians play the instrument regularly or occasionally. While you may not stay awake at nights pondering that piece of information, we'll supply one that should. Another piece of literature re- ports that the snake is the most dangerous animal in the world by a margin of 1,000 to 1. The bite of a venomous snake will usually be fatal if it is not treated properly at once. One authority on snakes is quoted as saying that between 5,000 and 10,000 people will be bitten by venomous snakes this year in North America, Many people have the belief that the only good snake is a dead snake, but this theory is wrong too. A freshly killed snake, or even a severed head, can also kill. This involuntary reflex is active long after death. Where once the song of birds was heard, And wind in trees above, A crass transistor radio Emits a crooner wailing low His cheap synthetic love. The gentle murmur of the waves Is drowned in noisy chatter, "Buy whiskey, soap and ciga- rettes, Buy pills and soup without re- grets—" Sublimities don't matter! Some day ere long we'll con- quer space, Ah, mournful thought and bit- ter, 'Mid stars that sang creation's birth The crude cacophony of Earth, Man's pestilential twitter." .The use and abuse of the word "image." There seem to be fads in words as in all else; this is the "faddy" word of the moment, Every man, woman, organization is concerned about his, her or its' "image." May I suggest, (in fact try to stop me) that, U we are concerned with integrity, decency and honor in personal, social and political life, our public image will take This is our final column before a week of holidays, and sofor the past few days at the Batten house- hold we have been holding that annual discussion of what to do with our seven days of freedom. Readers who may recall the problems we encountered with our trip to the north last year, will certainly understand why a trip of that nature is not planned again. Most people would naturally assume we would be heading off to Expo with the millions of other holidayers, but we have decided to forego that jaunt. The main reason was that we hoped to make our holiday a family affair and we've found that an hour at Storybook Gardens is hectic enough with our two offspring without battling Expo throngs. Until last week, we had decided a trip across the border to visit friends and spend a day at the zoo would be an ideal outing but some problems in that choice have now arisen. The city we planned to visit was Detroit, and news reports indicate that all the wild animals are not contained in cages in that city, so that idea has almost been quashed. Smoking is enough of a hazard to beard growers, without getting involved with people who walk around tossing fire-bombs. Most of us find it difficult to understand the actions of those who create the destruction evi- dent in the Detroit riots last week, but it is becoming appar- ent that most cities in the U.S. are just waiting for their "turn" to come. With our latest plan somewhat dampened, we may just sit out in the back yard and reflect upon the fact that Exeter is the best spot in the world to live— and to spend a holiday. When a ten-year-old boy came home from Sunday School, his mother asked him what he had learned that day. "Well," said the boy, "our teacher told us about how God sent Moses behind the enemy lines to rescue the Israelites from the Egyptians. He brought them to the Red Sea, and then Moses ordered the engineers to build a pontoon bridge. After they all crossed over, they looked back and saw the Egyptian tanks coming. Quick as a flash, Moses grabbed his walkie-talkie and asked the air force to send bomb- ers to blow up the bridge and save the Israelites." "Bobby!" exclaimed his moth- Canadians crawl around we are croud of Canada and of being Canadians. We are ashamed only of the would-be intellectuals who claim they are inferior because they are Canadian. They are inferior, all right, but for other reasons. Unfortunately they seem to have the ear of "ye editors" and so get their views aired in the papers with nauseating fre- quency. The bland statement that "The Church has failed." Failed to do what, may I ask? I may answer, too, in fact I will. Fail- ed to do whatever the speaker of the moment thinks she should have done. I suggest we find out what is the true mission of the Church, then try to assess suc- cess or failure. "Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel," said Christ. This is the Church's mission; in this she has suc- ceeded and is succeeding. And even critics must admit she has not failed in another sense. She has endured and survived! Name one other nineteen hundred and sixty-seven year old institution! .. Transistor radios in public. Here I feel like busting into poetry which I have entitled Lines on Trying to Have a picnic at a Roadside Table on the Shores of a 'Once) Peaceful Lake By Ellen Armstrong Stouffville, Ontario Maybe the comments of a middle-aged Canadian female don't constitute a column but there is only one way to find out, so here goes— I AM SICK AND TIRED OF The assumption that Cana- dians are inhibited and inarti- culate. The celebrations in Ottawa and in every little and big town and city in this our year of jubilee shout a resound- ing "NO" to this idea. Oh. sure, we have to have a good reason for letting our hair down. A good reason may only present itself once in 100 years, but when it does, brother. we can holler with the best. and better. ... The claim that Canadians have an inferiority complex, Down here in the grass roots where I and 99.9 percent of my fellow trago.a• • Tithes Established 1873 15 YEARS AGO Peter Wright, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Wright, celebrated his ninth birthday last week by catching one of the largest pike ever hauled from Georgian Bay. It weighed 16 pounds two ounces and measured 42 inches. Yeggs blew open the safe at Jones and May general store early Monday morning but were frightened away, Thursday morn- ing the Dutch Boy Food Market at RCAF Station Centralia was entered and $157 stolen from a cash register. M. James Lawson, who for many years operated a jewellery business in Exeter, died in Vic- toria Hospital, July 24 in his eightieth year. 50 YEARS AGO Miss Gladys Ford is home from Sarnia for vacation. Strangways-Hyndman—At Tri- vitt Memorial Church, Exeter, on August 1, Harold Ashton Strangways of Beeton to Miss Charlotte Louise, daughter of Mr. George A. Hyndman of Exeter, Mr. Herb Southcott, traveller of Toronto, has been visiting his home here during the week. He and his brother Orville left this week on a month's trip to the West. Since the post office at Crediton East has been Closed a number of the east end have erected rural mail boxes to accommodate them. Waah'MA Advocate Established 1881 Amalgamated 1924 SERVING CANADA'S BEST FARMLAND O,W.N.A., CLASS 'A' and ABC Publishers: J. M. Southcott, R. M. Southcott Editor: Bill Batten Advertising Manager: Howie Wright Phone 23S-1331 couk /kir Published Each Thursday Morning at Exeter, Ontario Authorized as Setond Class Mail, Post Office Dept, Ottawa, and for Payment of Postage in Cash Paid in Advance Circulation, March 31, 1967, 4,379 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Canada S5.00 Per Year; USA 57.00 class cOrnmuhits neWs.paptirs care of itself. It will be a favor- able one, too. ... The availability of filthy liter- ature, particularly for the youth of our country. Some excuse this, by insisting young people must learn the facts of life. Manure is a fact of life too, but if we see our children eating it we restrain them, forcibly if necessary. ...Trying to write a column — My admiration for you, Mr. Smiley, has leaped into the stratosphere, How do you do it, week after week after week..,? SAVES LIVES Hunter safety training in On- tario is credited with cutting shooting accidents by 30 per cent and fatal gun accidents to one4hird. Graduates total 111,000 since the Department of Lands and Forests sponsored courses were made mandatory for new hunters in 1960. 10 YEARS AGO Fifty boys and girls from Lon- don orphanages were treated to a picnic and colorful toys by members of the airmen's lounge, RCAF Centralia at Riverview park, Exeter, Saturday, The RCAF School of Flying Control commanded by Squadron Leader S. N. E. BeauChamp of Winnipeg moved from Grand Bend to RCAF Station Camp Borden at the end of July, Miss Marilyn Marshall, Kirk- ton, was runner-up for the title of Dairy Princess of Huron County in a milking ompatition at Huron County arm, Gordon Clark Turnbull, who developed the Lake Huron sum- mer resort "Turnbull's Grove" 20 years ago. died Friday, July 26. 25 Y E AR.S AGO In spite of the rubber and gasoline restrictions the Civic holiday Weekend visitors at Grand Bend was a near record-breaker. beading Fireman William Chambers, P/0 Jack Anderson and Pte Allan Fraser have ar- rived safely in England. Mrs. A. Willard has been en- gaged as organist of Main Street United Church to succeed the late Mrs. N, Dore, Red leather spring filled seats are being installed at Levitt's Theatre, Turnip growers in Hur County organized as an Assoc- iation with Edgar Curlmore, Ex- eter, as chairman and Harry Strang, Hensan, Bruce Tuckey and Harold Hunter, Exeter, Rus- sell Doherty, Blyth, and Bruce Roy, Londesboro, as a committee.