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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1968-06-13, Page 4Nursemaid to a caged tigress .Make sure. your:family sets .what you leave.theni Life insurance is the. mefl.e.c9nPiPiPPI way to ,protect your family ,against; .tha. estate IP?c. work. with, 'yg‘if lawyer .anci.101PT plan to wit. your future needs. Make sure. yQyr .family PVerythiriti VPY intended them to have. Consult; G. G. COOPER 276 EMILY STREET ST. MARY$ 284-2343 Great-West Life Father's Day Gift Suggestions from JACK SMITH CHOOSE FROM MEN'S RINGS WATCHES — LIGHTERS FOUNTAIN PENS PIPE RACKS AND MUCH, MUCH MORE now 51 /2 Interest on special non-chequing savings account no cheques, but you may withdraw money at any time. Interest on Guaranteed Investment Certificates for one, two, three, four or five year terms. Start saving today at Victoria and Grey VICTORIA AND GREY TRUST Sittee 1889 .426Mairi'Stro-oty 'Exeter Member. of "Canada Deposit i'nsur'ance Corporation $ • • • Good ..luck to 'exports' Through industrial expansion in re- 'Cent year$, this district has become\ bet- ter known through the exports which are produced daily at several plants. However, judging from the Pages of recent editions of this newspaper, one of our foremost exports is the young people who go on to institutions of higher learning and then take up positions in communities across Can- ada. The regret some express at losing these young people is overshadowed by the pride we all can share to some ex- tent in knowing this area has provided them with a base from which they can launch their promising careers in so many vocations. There have been close to 40 pie- graciiistps in this .n.qww, Per in the past. month,, 'and it. may be Of interest to readers to know that we have seen no other weekly newspaper that has been able to match this number and the area $1101110. consider that fact with a great deal of satisfaction, It is also. interesting to note that the 'number of area young people ex- tending their education is increasing at a great rate. Just eight years ago, this newspaper carried the pictures Of only 10 persons who had completed courses of higher learning, Our very best wishes go with each. of these young people and we know they will continue to be a source of great pride to all those in this area who have contributed to their upbringing. A moral responsibility During the next two weeks, area residents will be able to have their pets vaccinated against rabies. It's a free service, and as such, it shouldn't be necessary to urge them to take advan- tage of the, clinics in their community. However, there are always a nurn ber of people who don't see the need for such protection, and it's to those people we direct the following. Rabies is far from being eradicated in Huron County, and in fact has shown some increase this year accord- ing to officials. This newspaper carried a story last week relating the information that a youth in the Lucan area has had to undergo the painful vaccinations after he had been scratched by a stray cat which also attacked the family dog and cat. It should only take one such scare to impress upon pet owners that rabies shots should be administered on 'a reg- ular basis and we are indeed fortunate that such a service is provided without charge, or without a great deal of in- convenience to any pet owner. We certainly urge all persons to have their animals vaccinated and we think readers would be showing ap- propriate concern if they took time to remind their friends and neighbors to do likewise. It all boils down to a moral obli- gation. Is it merely a 'time-out'? Vet% efitz4 aee Wed Refused to submit Afflioted with blindness and deaf- ness for all but the first 18 months of her long life of nearly 88 years, Helen Keller learned not only to speak and to read but to write with a grace and facility that almost made one forget her handicaps and the magnitude of her accomplishments. In a very real way, Helen Keller was not handicapped but privileged. It is those who possess and never appre- ciate the senses she was denied who are the handicapped ones. From the depths of her lightless and soundless mind, she reached out and touched the world and saw and heard it more clear- ly than many who are unable to look beyond appearances or who have never been shorn of everything but the fun- damental resources of their own inner selves. Helen Keller's triumphant life was also the triumph of her devoted teach- er, Annie Sullivan, who led a fright- ened and angry little girl out of the darkness and incomprehensible chaos and a loneliness impossible to imagine into the light of awareness and self- understanding. The story is a classic of the human spirit's refusal to submit to fate, no matter how seemingly insuperable the obstacles. It was and always will be an inspiration, not only to others similarly afflicted but to everyone who is ever told of Helen Keller. — Stratford Beacon-Herald How would you like to be 17, spring-time, and sick? Well, my daughter doesn't like it much, either. She's been cooped up in the house for about silt weeks, while the sun grows warmer, the grass greener, the leaves leaf- ier, and the juices of 17-year- olds course through their blood- stream. Mononucleosis. Never heard of it? Neither had 1, Until it entered our domain. It was as remote as malaria, hepatitis and jungle mouth, But it seems that everybody I Meet has a niece or granddaughter who has had it. These people almost invariably tell you that it takes about a year to get over it. Then there are the others, who don't know anything about it, except, and they chortle, it's known as. The Kissing Disease. have been told this at least eight times a day since Kim came down with the scourge, and the next person who uses the term, even if It's a sweet, little, old grey-haired lady, IS going to get a punch right in the nose. I'm absolutely certain that Inydaugh- tOtereaniSSMIX Times Established 1873 ter has never kissed anybody in her life except her dear old Mum and Dad. Well, fairly certain. picture a caged tigress, eyes burning with yearning for a good bite out of some of that life walk- ing by the cage, and you have Kim. Then picture the same tigress toppling over on her side and rolling up her eyes until only the whites are showing, and you also haVe Kim, It's a most peculiar business. It seems to occur to those who become run down, physically and emotionally. A lot of college stu- dents incur the thing lathe Spring, when the pressures are heavy, exams are Morning, and they are generally peeped, Some of my best friends haVe suggested that Kim was in a 'Weakened condition from eating My cooking all winter. This is a dirty lie. She put on Weight. One of the frustrating things about it is that there's no medi- cation or cure for it, except time and the body's natural re;- silletice, 'I would suggest that, if your body has no natural re- silience, if you can't touch your Met, you're: candidate. put that Advocate Established 1881 in your throat and lump it. Perhaps the worst thing about Kim's condition is that her sleep- ing 'schedule is all ant of 'whack. She can sleep until 2 p.m., and about nine o'clock at night begins to come alive and pads around the cage until the tiny hours, switching lights on and off, flush- ing things, and playing records. Gets to sleep at five a.m, and is dead for 12 hours. However, that's enough about mono. Just Wanted to give you the symptoms, in case your kid has it. Normally in Spring, we tip-toe among the tulips, This Spring, we tip-toe around the tigrest. This is not enough. My Wife is about to Undergo an Oper- ation, and even though she hasn't had it yet, she's at expert. She has talked 10 about 20 *Mien who have had it, and entertains me With gay little details about ovaries and _literates and Stuff daily. Usually at meal hours. Every time the phone rings she breaks into a cold sweat and Palpitationt. I called froM Work at lunch-hour the other It's a sick world in which we live, and the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy is merely a highlight in a long list of tragic and senseless events with which we are confronted daily. Expressions of grief and con- cern have come from all corners of the world and there are few words left to produce any new thoughts in the way of an eulogy for this great leader. However, it must be said that Robert F. Kennedy died in vain if the effect of his death is nothing more than a “time out" from the circumstances which erode the sanity of the world. Leaders of the world in the past week have expressed regret and concern over the death of this great man. Many of them *ere taking time out from planning wars and events that will claim the lives of thousands and we question how sincere their words of condolence can really be. White men take time out from their ways of hatred and dis- crimination to question the men- tality of others in their society and black men take time out from planning riots in order to pay their respects. Politicians take time out from name-calling campaigns to ex- press shock that a society could provide a breeding ground for such a tragedy. Such a list of ((time outs" could be extended over many pages as people who sow the seeds of greed, hate, lusts dis- crimination, jealousy, etc., etc., piously question what is hap- pening within the society in which they live. If these people would take a hard look at themselves the ans- wers would be most evident, Too many people have lost their sense of humor, decency, day, to ask whether it was worth- while coming home for a corned- beef sandwich, and she almost fainted dead away, thinking it was the hospital calling. She hat her bag packed, her pyjamas washed, and her will made. She wathet her hair every days in case she's called. Her legs are raw from the.Ving them every day. Some people tell her she'll be a year getting over it; others three weeks. This makes sum- mer plans rather uncertain. Seriously thinking of setting up a nut Sing home. Limited, of course, 10 pest-Operative cases and kids with mono. I'll be en expert, and Might as well cash 'in, If I have to do the cooking and housework anyway. I guess I shouldn't kick. But it looks like a tough shin tiler ahead for me and 'President do Gaulle. 4It seeing tin always writing checks for the beauty parlor—, When are they, going to finish the job?" humiliation and concern. They've banded together in groups, societies and unions to gain their rights as individuals and un- fortunately'in many cases have laid the foundation on which mob violence becomes the means to an end that few would attempt or become involved with as in- dividuals. The words expressed last week were echoes of those we heard when John F. Kennedy was cut down by a madman in Dallas and there is little evidence that we have learned anything from that tragedy: Each of us now must answer whether the shooting of his bro- ther will have any more lasting effect in bringing us to our' senses. The great debate featuring Canada's political leaders was aired Sunday night, and unfor- tunately failed to provide any great revelations or excitement. We had hoped to see some debate between the leaders, but the format of the show did not provide this opportunity and therefore didn't allow the can-' didates to refute statements made by others after their turn had passed. It's doubtful that the debate enabled any viewers to make up their minds on the parties, nor would it lead many people to change. 50 YEARS AGO Miss Annie Sanders, who has been engaged on the staff' of the Telegraph office for some time has resigned and has accepted a position with the Stratford Her- ald. The barbers in town have raised the price of hair cuts and shaves, the former from 25 to 356 and the latter froth, 10 to 15d. War Savings Stamps Which haVe been bringing in many Millions to the U.S. treasury are to be introduced into canada, 'the Eiteter 8oldiert Aid blith- da.y party held in the town hall Friday night was a huge success: About $130 was realized. A five- pound cake and a pair of socks were sent to the soldier whose' name brought in the most moneyi Gunner Fred lirirriacornbe of the 63rd Battery, Prance, wen the popular vote. • 25 YEARS AGO Friday afternoon a Wings Pre- sentation ceremony will be held at No, 9 SETS Centralia. when Group Captain G, Fullerton Will present wings to the 26th course to graduate from this school. Mrt. Themat Acheson, who, with her husband, conducted the Central Hotel for years, died suddenly in Victoria Hospital, London. Her daughter, Miss Arnella Acheton now operates the hotel. half of members tit one half ot the membeithip of the t xeter Lions 'Club was presented with 100 per dent 'attendance pint, President Dr. binder,- tarretid, bred the gavel and the newly elected 'officers Were installed. 'Thursday, July I will be served as a. ,public holiday in Exeter, The gads* will. remain Open all day 'Wednesday and in the evening. _441, While trying to escape the tor- rid heat of the weekend, we took a drive which included a trip through Riverview Park and sev- eral ,forlorn youngsters could be seen gazing at the empty swim- ming pool and the signs erected around the dam reservoir- not- ing that the water there con- tained poison. In short, there was just no place to go for a quick dip to beat the heat. The reservoir had been drain- ed and then sprayed to kill weeds, and of course, the pool hadn't started operations yet. However, both situations will apparently beticorrected as the water is now returning to the reservoir and,the pool will be in use this weekeild. Parents should remind children that the reser- voir is not a safe place to swim even if the waters do look en- ticing on these hot, humid days. * * * Further on our weekend travels we passed through Hensall a couple of times and in so doing we noted the attractive appear- ances of the residences along the main street. Homes throughout this area are generally well kept, but there are few which can match the over all appearance on Hensall's eastern entrance. 15 YEARS AGO Grand Bend now has medical service. ,Dr: J. Blair Cockburn, a graduate of Queen's University, is dividing hit time between Zurich and Grand Bend. This service comes through the ef- forts of the Lions Club. Mrs. Gordon Hest of Zurich gaVe birth Thursday to the firtt identical twins at South Huron Hospital. Both Gary Wayne and Larry Gordon weighed well over five peiiiide and are doing Well. Miss Nancy Tiernan, 18-year- Old daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Tiernan, Dashwood, has Obtained her .AWCM and was awarded it At Convocation sat, trday, May 30. , ,When Mayor W. 01 Cochrane Of EXeter presented the town's gift to the Mayor the cityof Ester,. Eng. civic officials dd it "tan hitter-1d eveuto ,—oulld- hail in its. hittorY had never before seen two mayors of eter together, IOVEAlt8A0o Hens'allCouncil authorized the creation Of Mere parking 'Spade near the business section at its meeting Monday night, ,The lot at the rear 'of the town hall Will be gravelled for 'Cart. , ten. NiCitle, 'Oh!! tarle minister of planning' and development, onened the John A. MorritOn Darn Wed nesday June' A. B. principal' of Ex- eter' School, was elected president of Local of the Ontario School 'Mein Teachers 'Federation :at ,the an. nual Meeting ;in tionsaii WedrieS. day 'evening. , All nek't' week it's r +H"i Neigh- bee.," ,,EXeter stores stress- ing friendliness and appreciation .as ,at SPedial values. Feat- fireswill be allied street dance, band tonderta and Special berg. a • WALPERS has gifts for S. DAD S 4 .,AiiKera4:44WW,n.o...amgrAYNK. ;•.‘ 4 SERVING CANADA'S BEST FARMLAND C.W.N.A., 0.W.N.A., CLASS W and ABC Publishers: J, M. Southcott, R. M. Southcott Editor: Bill Batten Adriertising Manager: NOwle Wright Phone 135.1331 Published Each Thursday Morning at Exete r, Ontario Authorized asSecond Class Mail, Post. Office DWI., Ottawa, and for Payment of Postage in Cash Paid in Advance Circulation, September 30, 1967, 4,338 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Canada $5.00 Per Year; USA $7.00 adbang, class haven't the gutt to keep a dental appointment, I am turned to stone '"'"'"*"": s1wf at the sight of a hypodermic Amalgamated 1924 needle. T-A Photo By Haugh