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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1967-12-21, Page 12M:::£0•NM, • BELL LINES by W. W. Haysom your telephone manager Christmas weekend is on its way. With most of us enjoying a three or four-day holiday, family gatherings will be possible since people will have time to travel home for Christmas. And, much of that travel will be by auto. So, just a word of caution . . . . remember that sleet, ice, snow-rutted roads often make winter driving hazard- ous. These few reminders, recommended by many experi- enced drivers, if heeded, will help to make your Christmas holiday trip both safe and pleasant. Keep your car in top mechanical order. Observe all the laws and be courteous and alert. Use snow tires or chains on ice and packed snow. Drive smoothly, avoiding sudden starts, stops and abrupt turns. Keep more than the usual distance between your car and the vehicle ahead. "Pump" brakes lightly on icy or wet streets to bring your car to a gradual stop. If you should skid, let up on the gas pedal and steer in the same direction as your rear wheels are sliding. Watch for thaw- ing ice — you need twice as much stopping distance on slush as on glare ice. Turn your headlights on low beam during a snow storm or fog. Watch for icy patches on streets and frosty bridge floors. Keep windows clear and clean. Above all — slow down! Happy and safe travelling. .* For those last minute checks on holiday plans remem- ber your telephone is ready and waiting to help you through these busy days. Whether it's a call to a neighbor to check up on Junior's whereabouts, to the store to quickly order a forgotten item, or to out-of-town relatives or friends to make final plans for the holiday, your telephone can ease the rushing about during these last few days. In fact, it's almost as good as having an errand boy at your beck and call 24 hours a day. * * * Canadians fortunate enough to have visited Expo 67 this past summer heard languages from every corner of the globe. Not only in the fascinating national pavilions, but along the walkways of Expo grounds the different tongues added to the international atmosphere, I thought it might be interesting to discover how the telephone was answered in some of the different countries. Our "Hello" comes from the High German "Holla" which apparently was originally a command for a horse or dog. It's com- pletely replaced "Ahoy", the first telephone greeting. To- day's German answers with "Wer spricht?" — "Who speaks?" while "God dag" — "Good day" provides the opening gambit in Sweden. The Spanish "Diga" — "Talk" comes straight to the point, and the ever tactful Frenchman commences with "J'ecoute" — "I am listening". Thq Rus- sians answer with "Slushayu" meaning "Listening". In Britain, the telephone is usually answered by repeating the telephone number. However, if you're answering a business call, the name of your firm and your own name provides the best response for the caller. * MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR 4. K. SHAW & SONS LTD. EXETER 235.0160 Page 1() a as °;4° %412' g4ANO•OZ42•Phitl .,.424%..1:1•Nsa.51krsal%434.R•ist,WeniUtcSatiViiiitiiii$140- Times-Advocate, December 21, 1967 Councils in district hold final sessions Most area municipal councils held their second meetings in December mainly to authorize payment on any accounts that Were still unpaid. Pair mark • anniversary Season's Greetings The family of Mr. and Mrs. John Drake held a party in Staffa Township Hall last Saturday even- ing on the occasion of their par- ents 25th wedding anniversary. Progressive euchre was played with prizes awarded to Mrs. Ross Smale, Mrs. Mike Doyle, Mrs. Robert McCaughey, Mr. Cameron Vivian and Mr. Marshall Dear- ing. An address was read by Mr. Dearing and the presentation of many lovely gifts was made by Gerald Agar. Lunch brought the evening to a close. Don & Doris Wilson wish to thank their many customers during the past year and would like to wish you all a Merry Chri and a Happy New Year. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Canvass to learn interest P• f stmas & & WILSON'S JEWELLERY etas EXETER PLEASING YOU — PLEASES US. f•44,44415-Pii:442gi:54:4$1=4•1*V ildM. •Wii;M:iii=Veil;ra2 ,iiiPirs51,a1Ri •PAhz4 At Grand Bend, bylaw officer James Connolly was given in- structions to bear down on stray dogs. Connolly has been told to issue a warning to the owners of dogs running at large and if this is disregarded a charge will be laid under the village bylaw. December 26 has been declared as a legal holiday in the summer resort village and the next meet- ing of council that will be start- ing on the second year of a two- year term will be held on Janu- ary 8 at 2 p.m. Connolly in his capacity as acting road foreman was in- structed to purchase 300 yards of gravel for stockpiling. Clerk Murray A. DesJardins reported that town finances were in "good shape" as a large amount of tax arrears had been received during the month. At Stephen Township's final meeting, council decided to make application to the Ontario De- velopment Corporation to take part in the Equalized Industrial Opportunity program. Under provisions of the pro- gram, eligible municipalities may receive significant financial aid for the establishment of in- dustrial plants outside of metro- politan areas and also for help in improving existing industries. Most of Hay Township's busi- ness concerned paying accounts including the final payments to contractors and the drainage en- gineer C. P. Corbett on several municipal drains that have been completed. At Usborne, council took no action on a request from the Usborne school area board to add to the present Central school. SANTA RECEIVED AN ENTHUSIASTIC WELCOME IN EXETER Bean Co-op loses $82,344 bean spoilage partly blamed obvious growers are s to r ing more beans this year because of the higher price. At this time last year, 1,012,000 bags had been sold by farmers, compared with 581,000 so far this year. Rodeo committee Blood clinic next week gets final report Nay joy and love fill the New Year to overflowing, bringing peace to all mankind. With this wish goes our sincere gratitude to all our friends. The first step towards holding a liquor vote in Exeter was taken this week. The executive of the Exeter Board of Trade, meeting Monday, agreed to conduct a canvass among their members to deter- mine the interest for licensed facilities. The results of that canvass will be turned over to town council to enable them to reach a decis- ion on whether or not a vote should be held. A committee of council met with representatives of the Board of Trade and Industrial Promo- tion Commission on Thursday to determine the interest in holding a vote. Council asked their committee to meet with these groups after several members had been ap- proached in recent weeks with suggestions that a vote be held. Members of council reported they would require some con- crete indication of the support for holding a vote and Board of Trade members said they would take the matter to their execu- tive and suggest the canvass. It is expected it will be con- ducted during the membership campaign in January. A poll conducted among the Board of Trade executive indic- ated strong support for a licens- ed dining room and cocktail bar. A blood clinic will be staged by the Red Cross at the R. E. Pooley Legion Hall on Decem- ber 27 and area residents are reminded the need for donations increases during the festive season. One reason is the higher ac- cident rates both on the highways and in the home. Certain kinds of chronic ailments — bleeding ulcers, for example — also seem to take a jump during the frenzy of the festive season. "Give the gift of life this holiday season," the Red Cross states. "Those you help will al- ways remember." The Ontario Bean Growers' Co-Operative of London lost $82.344 in the year ended Aug. 31, 1967, the annual meeting was told in Strathroy. Tuesday. A major part of the loss — highest in the co-op's history — was blamed on spoilage of more than 6,000 bags of beans in two new company storage tanks which were found to be leaking. It was the first full year the London plant operated as a co- operative. The plant was set up in 1952 and operated by the On- tario Bean Growers' Marketing Board. However, the provincial gov- ernment forced separation of the bean board and company and it became a co-operative May 4, 1966. Prior to the latest financial statement, the firm had four straight profitable years, includ- ing last year when it had record net profit of $87,659. Prior to 1963, the company lost money in most of its years of operation. Company auditor Walter Greg- ory of Ridgetown said about$40,- 000 of the net loss was due to the spoiling of about 6,000 bags of beans. He also blamed a poor market for beans when prices remained in the $7-$8 range, Charles Rau of Zurich, presid- ent, said the co-operative last year handled more beans than Centralia Farmers' Supply Ltd BILL ELLIOTT at a cost of $836.52. A total of $2,158 was paid out in prize money to the contestants that came from all parts of Canada and the United States. The hard working committee headed by chairman Dick Roel- ofson are already making plans to make improvements in the operation of next year's rodeo that is expected will again be staged on Labour Day weekend. Secretary Dalton Finkbeiner was instructed to notify all or- g anizations that have represent- ation on the committee that their 1968 appointees should be named by January 15. Some of the suggestions to im- prove next year's rodeo that will be considered by the incoming executive included improved seating, more garbage pails and wash room facilities, a better plan in awarding trophies and the adding of brahma bull riding events. Centralia Dial 228-6638 Directors of the Midwestern Rodeo Association in their final meeting of 1967 heard a full fi- nancial report on the Labour Day rodeo that was held at Exeter Community Park. The financial statement read by treasurer Ray Murley revealed a balance of $1,141.03 from the complete rodeo operation. The rodeo was administered by an 11-man board of directors with representation from almost every organization in Exeter. The two-day show drew more than 6,000 persons and gate re- ceipts of $6,921.00. Total revenue that also included several dona- tions, a grant from the town of Exeter, entry fees, advertising, concessions and grandstand ad- missions amounted to $11,447.13. The largest disbursement was $4,230.77 to erect the complete rodeo facilities at the town park. The rodeo committee also under- took to move the softball flood- lights and prepare a new diamond ever before and two new silos used for the first time were found to be leaking causing heavy spoilage. The financial statement showed the co-operative purchased $1,- 590,088 worth of beans in the past fiscal year, compared with $1,- 923,289 the year before. It received $30,086 from the Ontario Bean Producers' Mar- keting Board (new name of board) in commissions and r etaine r fees. The Co-operative acts as a the board's agent in exporting surplus beans. Mr. Rau said the co-opera- tive has installed a new $14,- 000 dryer which should help dry beans in a much shorter period of time than previously. Kenneth Ferguson of Alvinston said he doubted if the co-opera- tive would be receiving any com- missions from the board this year unless current prices drop dras- tically. Prices are now around $9 a 100-pound bag and no beans have been turned over to the board from private dealers as surplus. Roy Cunningham of Clandeboye said the government should be happy now that the co-operative has a loss because "it seems they were not very happy when it made a profit" on its operations. Robert Eaton, secretary of the bean marketing board, said it is COWERCC.CCIgC.C.C(agintli1CCIR SANT JERRY McLEAN, CRAIG DAVIDSON, FRED WELLS, LOIS HODGINS, ALBERT VANDEWORP, KEN SHAW, CHARLIE CAMPBELL. WILL BE AT CANADIAN TIRE FRIDAY 1:30 - 5:00 & 6:00 - 9:00 cm 01,4*w & SATURDAY 11:00a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and our best wishes for the season & HE'LL BE GIVING OUT FREE CANDIES & BALLOONS SEE HIM THERE :ICCCCOV.V.W,C#14.:t.O.YeMOW.C.CIACCOVVVVIACCOVVVV,W.001:10.:80it.#1,0VV:10i1C,OWCCOWOVAAVIV:VIIVVORPorowfm