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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1968-07-25, Page 4Reminder of the futility . The return of Iwo Jima to Japan after 23 years of United States occupa- tion is more than a symbolic gesture of friendship between two former ene- mies; it is a reminder of the futility of war. One of the best fortified of all out- lying Japanese defences, this eight- square-mile volcanic island was highly prized by military strategists as a stag- ing point for fighter planes escorting B-29 bombers to Japan, and for the psychological effect its fall might have on the enemy. Thus in February, 1945, the Americans landed and for the next 36 days engaged the dedicated Japa- nese defenders in the bloodiest of all Pacific battles of the war. By the time the few Japanese survivors were taken prisoner, the two sides had lost an esti- mated 27,000 men. Now the island has been handed back in a simple ceremony; and it is not to denigrate the valor of those of both sides who died on that lonely out- post that we ask in retrospect whether any piece of real estate is worth such a toll.The stars and stripes has been re- placed by the rising sun, and the Japa- nese hope to restore agriculture and fishing to the island. They might well leave 'it untouched as a grim monu- ment to all war. It would be particular- ly appropriate at a time when hun- dreds of thousands of other men have been committed to questionable battle on the Asian mainland itself. Iwo Jima may be the stuff of which unsung heroes are made; but one Iwo Jima should be enough to convince even the most loyal of men that no nation's pride is worth such 'a price in human lives. — The Montreal Star Published Each Thursday Morning at Exeter, Ontario Authorized as Second Class Mail, Post Office Dep'f, Ottawa, and for Payrrient 61 Postage in Crab Paid in' Advance Circulation, September 10, 1967, 4,338 SUBSCRIPTION RAIESI Canada OA Per Year; USA 57.iX1 litOASNROMVit.1;„:-.7 class- core gentility newspapers Strike ends excuse for mess NOTICE . . . To All Those who own VICTORIA and GREY TRUST Guaranteed Investment Certificates and who customarily get (no terest cheques from the com- pany by moll. For the duration of the postal strike, money due to you from interest on your securities will be held for you at the Victoria and Grey branch from whom the security was purchased. Just telephone the branch and the manager will discuss with you, means of etting your money to you. Victoria and Grey will see to it that every customer expecting interest cheques from its guaranteed invest. ment certificates gets the cheques regardless of the duration of the strike. is y ph our one book listing correct Please tell us now,i. before we print the new EXETER Direbtory. August 23rd Look up your listing in the current Directory. If you wish' to have it changed, call your Telephone Business Office at 1—Z71-3911 iNd tali Charge) HELPS YOU KEEP • f-O0rO :FRESH A Bring the .40.244PS gt Pil..P0i.)"'.14P4040.4ePPP,4 y.CW .141.010.111. P4Sr.114,10*,c9st. :NO venienc ,. 019.4.04r0T.I.w0A9P149 ready to IkOP, otson Prop an Agq.00. GRAND BEND YR • ‘10. I .I • • • lk% Put your money,into our guaranteed investment certificates now paying the never-before interest of seven and one quarter per cent for one or two year terms. Seven per cent for three, four or five years. VICTORIA AND GREY TRUST Since 1889 Member of Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation sorrowful. awakening' The death of a five-Year-Old child in London of diphtheria has shalcen most, parents in the district, Although only a small percentage mothers were Worried enough, to eall the Tigron County Ifealth, Unit or their .family doctor to inqUire about their Children's safety from the dread mal- ady, many persons were disturbed by the fatality. They should be concerned, too, Diphtheria is a deadly killer not to be taken lightly. Likewise smallpox, whooping cough, tetanus, We fear in a great many instances society has become too lax about im- munization. It is neglected for the flim- siest excuses — and forgotten too eas- ily. Because diphtheria is not a com- mon ailment these days, thanks to Several changes are pending for nomination meetings in the area this year due to the fact a special nomina- tion will have to be held for county school board members. While municipal councils are think- ing about nominations we again urge them to consider carefully the time chosen. On several occasions this newspa- per has commented on the fact that municipal officials can't complain about the fact businessmen don't attend nomi- nations when in fact those meetings Modern medicine, we are apt to con- sider the disease extinct, The nearest we expect to come to diphtheria is, the occasional case on the late, late show. 1311t surely we can remember polio_ how it crippled and killed until Dr. Salk scored a victory with vaccine. Thoughtful health authorities have made it so simple to be protected against that awful quintette of disease — polio, diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus and smallpox. Of late, even Childhood attacks of red measles can be prevented. What's more, the service is free to all children through the generosity of taxpayers, Only the very foolish will pass up such convenience and economy — pot to mention the peace of mind. are often held on Friday nights when businesses are open. This applies particularly to Exeter and ilensall and it would appear to be very simple for nomination meetings in these two communities to be held other than on Friday nights. Businessmen are usually more keenly interested in their community's affairs than most people, and it is only right that a day be chosen that does not conflict with their necessary chores in operating their businesses. Should consider change First taste of grandchildren SERVING CANADA'S BEST FARMLAND 0.W.N.A.k CLASS 'A' and ABC Publishers: J. M4 Soufhcott, R. M, SOuthcott Editor -- Bill Batten Advertising Manager Phone 2354331 couldn't have agreed more. I kept twisting knobs and push- ing buttons, trying to get the wipers working. I pushed what seemed to be the last button. Nothing happen- ed. Mark said, "Boy, you're lucky that's locked. That's the one that puts the top down," I nearly fainted. The back seat was loaded with Grammy's clothes, wedding gifts and assorted perishables. Well, we got home safely, as you have surmised, and it's now tomorrow. And it's pouring rain. And Mark has asked Me '744 questions. Will the Indians let us into their village? Do they have rugs on the floor? Can we take away some bows and arrows? When are we going? The last one came about every fourth time. You know, I've secretly been looking forward to my grand- children for a few years, even though my own kids aren't mar- Fall and autumn may still' be considered the most colorful times in this area, but a drive through the country these days reveals almost as many colors and contrasts. The fields of corn and beans— which are ever increasing in this area—contrast with the golden stands of wheat and other grains which will soon be falling be- fore the combines. Actually, we prefer this time of season because it is a time of life and there is probably nothing more picturesque than the var- ious hues which befall the gaze as you travel leisurely along country roads. If you happen to be another of those persons who enjoy colorful sights, then you won't want to miss a trip through Exeter's Riverview Park. John Roelofs has the flower beds in excellent shape and the bed just at the bridge entrance is a joy to behold and certainly warrants a closer look than that afforded from your car window. Every resident in this com- munity should share in the pride of having one of the most pleas- ant and useful parks in this area. At a recent family gathering, some of our relatives from Lon- don and St. Marys were obviously more than a little jealous when they saw what Exeter has been able to accomplish. Our choice of a centennial project may have been question- ed by some, but obviously not those who take advantage of the facilities provided. FUNDAY has come and gone, and again it was an overwhelm- ing success for all those con- cerned, even if the weatherman did try and put a damper on things. We never^ cease to be amazed at the enthusiasm shown by the area youngsters who are eager to join in on any contest or activity going and we know the sight of them joining in the ex- vied yet. Now, I'm beginning to Wonder. Can I cope? They're so blase. I took Mark into the Wild Place. That's the corner of our garden where there's a big, hairy bush of some kind. You can almost get lost in there. I forced our way through the jungle into the secret heart of the Wild Place. Mark said, "I don't see what's So wild about this. When are we going to the Indian village?" Well, I'm going to fix that kid. As SoOn as I finish this- 'column, We're going to the rud- dy Indian village and the blast- ed old fort in the pouring rain, and We're going to tromp around until he'll never want to hear the phrase Indian village again in his entire life. It'll probably be the end of Me. But no Six-year-old plink is going to push me around, We're going to see all the Sights. We're going to climb and walk and stare until he's goggle-eyed. I don't care if he gets exhausted. I'm exhausted and we haven't even started yet. And if he starts to cry and wants' to go hOme s s prob. ably buy him an ice dreain cone. Any kid who knows what the word "Scrani" Means in this day and age can't be all bad, citing activities brought a twinkle to many an older eye standing on the sidelines. For many of the visitors, the event is a keen reminder of the days when "Saturday night in Exeter" was part of the way of life and FUNDAY enabled many to enjoy the pleasures of that weekly event when neighbors came to town to do their weekly shopping and chat with others they hadn't seen for the past week. Our mode of transportation and farming has changed all that to a great extent, but it was obvious from the many friendly chats taking place along the street that it is something that many people miss. Even yours truly is old enough to remember the anticipation of that weekly trip, which as we recall, was made even if you didn't have any shopping to do. Getting back to FUNDAY, we think Carl' Cann deserves spec- ial mention for again tackling the kids' program, with able assistance from Alvin Willert and the playground leaders. This is obviously the toughest part of the entire program and these people conducted it in a most efficient manner that pro- 50YEARS AGO Rev. and Mrs. Ernest Grigg recently returned from their mission field at Burma, India. In May 1917 Mr. and Mrs. Grigg left Rangoon and for 18 days they saw neither land or ves- sel. Their first stop was at Der - ban, Natal. Sunday, August 4 will be the beginning of the fifth year of war between Great Britain and Germany. James Earl, George Brock and William Helm have purchased new autos. This makes 15 cars at Zion appointment. (Whalen News) Mr. W. W, Taman And family have vacated the reSidence of Mr. George Mantle on John St. and are moving into the beauti- ful residence recently purchased frora the estate of the late James Walters. 25 YEARS AGO A memorial service for Pte. Laverne Harness, who died in England june 15, was held in Trivitt Memorial Church San- day nthrning. Members of the Legion headed by the Exeter band paraded to the churCh where Service was conducted by •Rev. M. A. Aunt. 'rho former Bank of Mohtreal beildieg has been purchased by Hxeter Public Utilities Ccirtn, mission. The CCF held an enthuSiastic nomination .meeting Monday evening and chose beS, tricher, prominent farmer and Shorthorn breeder of Stephen ToWnshiP, as 'CCP candidate to contest the provincial election of Moist 4. Mr. and Mrs, Balton Fink= heftier, the former .Norma Par, song, have returned home frotn their honeymoon Spent inMea, lord, Owen 'Sound, Barrie and Toronto, vided activity for the kids from early morning to late afternoon. * * * * The mail strike has caused a number of inconveniences, but it does bring some benefits. One of the latter is the fact that it gave the front office gals a chance to• meet all the Exeter subscribers last week, and while sorting mail may not be the most pleasant task in the world, the girls took the job in stride and may even be disappointed when the mail workers go back on the job. There is no doubt that mail is one of the most vital services with which we are provided, and it doesn't take long to make this point very clear. However, we have enjoyed the fact that our desk isn't cluttered with all the junk we receive daily although now we no longer have an excuse for the clutter that is on it. On most occasions when some- one drops a snide remark about the mess, we just grab a hand- ful of government releases and -- Please turn to page 5 15 YEARS AGO Nearly 10,000 cu. yards of earth accumulated over the years have to be removed from the pond at Riverview Park above the dam next week and a swim- ming area and wading pool are being considered for RivbrvieW Park by Exeter Council. An Exeter rink captured the Northern Electric Trophy in the Western Ontario Lawn Bowling Association at London this week. Competing against 64 rinks the local team won five games and lost one. They were Ken Hockey, skip, Wes Ryckman, vice-skip, Russ Snell, lead, and J. M. South- con, second. 10 YEARS AGO A Wedding trip to their new home in Denmark followed the marriage in RCAF Station Chapel, Centralia, on Saturday, July 19 of Annabelle Dewar arid Megena Pilgaercl KriStenten of the Royal Danish Air Force, The groom has just 'completed the RCAF training' program under the NATO program. Over 300 attended the Huron Federation of Agriculture open air service at the United Church sutninet camp"near Godetich Sunday afternoon. After a Sermon On "Power" and music by the Salvation Army Band of Winghatn Tiger Du nlop WI served lunch. Eleven bandt participated in the second annual tattoo at the Exeter community Park Friday evening. Three teeter hands took part and the massed bands Were led by bandmaster Ted Waiper at the close of the email& C. S. 'Maci•te.tighton, Huron MLA and Mrs.; MacNaughton attended the Governor General's luncheon in honor of Princess Margaret at the ttoyal Yak Iletei t Terente l Thursday. This is being written from a little place that most of you know. I visit it quite often, espec- ially in the summer. It's called Wit's End. And that's where I'm at. Just recovering from a. three- day wedding. The ceremony took only about 15 minutes. But there were the preliminaries. They were bad enough; the terrifying ordeal of buying my first new suit in eight years; getting lost on the way to the church, in a strange city. However, it's not the prelimin- aries of a wedding that make you arrive at Wit's End. It's the post-liminaries. One of them is kneeling on a stool beside me, watching as I peck away with those two worn- down old fingers. He's six years old, precocious as they corn; and somebody else's grandson. He's not watching because I'm a dazzling typist. He's watch- ing to make sure that I get this clone, so that. I tan tenni my obligations to him. In a burst of post-wedding euphoria, I promised Mark I'd take him to the park, to the beach, to the Indian village, to the old fort and a few other local hotspots. Like all kids, he has the mem- ory of an elephant and the per- sistence of a penguin, whatever that means. He arrived about his usual bed-time, so I thought I could stall him until tomorrow and then maybe get him to watch television. No dice. Ile demanded to see the park, at the very least. So I took him off to see the park, driving his Grammy's converti- ble. Yes, grandmothers drive convertibleS these days. Just as we arrived at the park, a hell of a thunderstorm bust loose; lightning; great roll- ing cracks of terror; and rain like Noah's arc. Mark waS a little scared, in a delighted Sort of way. I was frightened to death. I couldn't find the windshield wipers and was flying blind. Mark said, "Hey, Bill, we better scram outa here." I zo,T,vmv.;LL'L:,;;2,i,,,:'ikgr:E,MsT-zzg„,tnxr$,A,EZZVV"',Y'7 AftIlitiMikeltglaiSZMUVI;;;X,: Times Established 1813 Advocate Established 1881 Amalgamated 1924 Johnny Wurm at Exeter playground parade Photo by Haugh Tot etea4 to diotetice 4e9/tea Oft0aftralit