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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1968-10-31, Page 4NO QUESTION ABOUT IT ... DIRTY DAYS, HATH NOVEMBER And, there's no question about the health of your family if they're ready with FROM Smyth' s SHOE STORE LTD. WOMEN'S BOOTS . .. Priced from $7.98 MISSES BOOTS . Priced from $6.98 We Carry Dubleens at $16.95 Be Sure To Take Advantage Of Our SKATE. EXCHANGE Multiply r money 24 times! 4, Ohe word to the Wise i$ supposed: to be sufficient, bnt aPParentlY that is not the Cases In faPt, even.. Several words have failedd, to instil the required precautions regarding rabies in this area. This, hpwspaPel: has Made headline stories Out of two rabies cases in the past few weeks, and one editorial has been used in addition in an effort to bring the Matter to the public's attention. However, some people have failed to heed the warning, and we fear that a continuance of that attitude could have detrimental effects on all members of the community. Rabies has by no means reached alarming proportions in the area, but the number of suspected cases does suggest that a more thoughtful attitude by some people is, most urgently required. One mother called this newspaper to report that her youngster may have come in contact with one of the recent suspected cases, and while her initial feeling of panic had dissipated, she pointed out that she and her husband "would be living in hell" for the next 14 days until the final analysis of the dog's condition is known. If the dog has rabies, the young lad will have to undergo the painful series of shots to counteract the disease and this would be most unfortunate. We again urge all pet owners to keep their animals confined, and any whO failed to tak"e advantage of the rabies clinics this, summer, should make immediate plans to have their animals vaccinated for their own protection, as well as others. Parents should heed the warnings repeated for the last feW weeks, by Exeter policemen to make sure their children are aware of the dangers associated with coining in contact with strange animals — especially those acting in an unusual manner. It is not usually difficult to catch an animal with rabies, but the difficult part comes in knowing who may have come in contact .with it before its capture. This is the point parents should remember and take what steps they feel necessary to have their children tell them if they have been near any strange dogs, cats or wild animals in their play. Exeter council too should perhaps reassess their recent decision to terminate the agreement with the London Humane Society and consider hiring some person to make a determined crack-down on stray animals. This may even extend to the point of hiring someone for a full week for a concerted drive, rather than only for an hour or two each week. As stated, rabies has not reached any alarming proportions, but action is needed to ensure that it does not. Please, pull over When is a motor vehicle not a motor vehicle? Really, folks, we're not trying to be funny. Today is Hallowe'en but we're not playing tricks on anybody. This is a serious question — possibly dead serious. The ridiculous riddle came to mind recently when a line of 15 to 20 cars was backed up behind a slow moving farm tractor hauling two empty wagons. The farmer was displaying the required slow moving vehicle sign on the rear of his entourage; he was probably within his rights to use the highway since a portion of his gasoline dollar goes for the upkeep of ppvincial roads; there was Wiao•ti 71 than,,. min orgAre 1, pin t would, no t rio ndafgerodS,Syi§ wgl hr ,si,:ibtrActed:.becatase the, trapOr could in any way endanger a passing-- is not considered to be a motor vehicle. Vehicle. " Yet we wonder if this farmer was aware of the needless frustration and dangerous ire he was raising in the drivers of the cars and trucks detained behind him. Oncoming traffic and solid white lines on the pavement made it impossible for the turtle-like procession to pass. All that anyone could do for a mile or more was to wait for a break. We wondered why the farmer didn't take to the wide shoulder so that traffic could move freely. We wondered if there was not some legislation stating that this was necessary where traffic had to crawl behind a slow moving vehicle. In fact, we wondered about it enough to telephone the Ontario Provincial Police to discover the ruling. It seems the traffic act covers motor vehicles which are travelling in such a manner as to impede the "normal and reasonable" flow of traffic. Though the officer felt that in some cases police would be justified to charge the operator of a slow moving tractor and wagon where the shoulder of the road was wide enough to permit safe passage for the farm equipment, he pointed out that a tractor was not strictly a motor vehicle. To take the case one step further, the policeman doubted that the operator of the tractor would suffer much more When is .a motor vehicle not a motor vehicle? Obviously, when it is a tractor. Fortunately, most farmers are courteous enough to pull off to the side of the road when traffic is balled up behind their tractors. We would urge all our 'rural neighbors to, re-evaluate their highway privileges where slow moving vehicles•are concerned and to recognize the frightening chances some angry motorist may take if he is forced to drive at 15 or 20 miles an hour for a mile or more. A bit of common sense and co-operation may save a life — maybe even your life, Mr. Farmer. rumminimmi „ • „. „ Hearing.. 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T-A photo by Haugh 74ede #40441 we:te Be out taw* October distinctly Canadian More words on rabies An apology is required Last month, I wrote of my annual love affair with September. It seemed to hit the • spot. Fan mail doubled, from two to four letters. I even received a declaration of love from a lady who shall be nameless. But October is another matter. I think we.Canadians love it in a different way, this most glorious month of the year. It's the month when we wake up, come alive, feel the blood coursing through our hardening arteries, It's a shattering experience for someone from another country to visit 'Canada in October. They are used to a change in the fall. Their leaves turn pallid browns and yellows. But when they see a vista of ' woods and water on a golden Canadian October day, they are literally stricken breathless. We say, "Pretty ain't it?" An Irishman might say in awe, "Dear God, Himself has dumped a rainbow, all but the blue, into your woods. And the blue He has flung, entirely, into your water." But the vast, mad artist's palette, thrown across the country, is only part of the October scene and mood. There's a quickening of the spirit that infects everyone. Fall fairs, those stubborn relics of a pioneer day, add their special flavor. Parades and pumpkin pies, hot dogs and horse races, and the warm, yellow wine of a Canadian October day, are unforgettable. Hunters go into their special trance in this month. They crouch in, duck blinds, they crawl through fences, they curse their misses. (And sometimes their rnissuses, who can't see the point of it all.) Golfers go goofy in October, desperately trying to get in the last few rounds, losing balls by the dozen among the fallen leaves, and praying for one more good weekend. Sailing enthusiasts snatch every chance to get out in that perfect weather the month so often provides: nice breeze, warm sun, water so blue it makes your heart leap. And so cold it makes your hands ache. October is ecstasy for the sport fan. World Series, pro, hockey, and football at its height. He can sit staring at the -g Amalgamated 1924 ;1*- wipe mu. exTariwirso z • ' .r4 "r---77.: - Our column of last week brought the following letter, and we reprint it in its entirety: Mr. Editor: I would like to comment on your editorial in the 24th October edition of The Exeter Times-Advocate. As my brother happens to be one of the "indigent" patients which is the basis of your editorial this makes me a "member of their family", from whom "they could have attempted,to get a loan". Thus, I feel that this qualifies me to answer your editorial. The letter received by Exeter council was sent without tha knowledge of my brother and his, wife. They have never been asked by the hospital for any payment. whatsoever and the hospital had not, informed them that they had written to Exeter council. As they have already made. arrangements to secure a loan tar meet their expenSe'S yOtit Oirdfier stating that they "are getting thgsa,„ expenses from the PubliCa'offer h 1,0•5: quite a surprise. They are a very fine, hard-working, responsible yo.ting couple and I bitterly resent titem being so unfairly accused of attempting to get a "collection from elderly folk on pensions, parents with large families who have a tough time making ends meet, etc., etc.," and I might add, ad nauseam. ' It's certainly heartening to hear that "council expressed displeasure at paying medical expenses for these patients" and gratifying to hear that you "share their concern". It might be more to ,the point, however, if council checked with the people concerned before expressing their displeasure. They might find themselves with no displeasure to express. This would certainly be to your benefit as you could then tend to your own concerns. I feel that you owe this couple an apology, and respectfully suggest that, in the future, it might be kinder to check with the people concerned before publicizing a non-existent situation. * * * As the author of that letter (which was signed) suggests, we do sincerely apologize to the couple referred to in our column of last week. It appears most unorthodox that a hospital should send such a letter to a municipal council without first checking with the patients to see if financial assistance is required. Similar to council members, we assumed this was a genuine request based on an interview with the patients, but we now find that such letters are sent machine until he nears senility and has to be spoon-fed. Great month for the student. He has got through that muddle of September, and can now settle down to the serious business of falling in love, falling behind in his work, and falling into deep water, in that order. And then, there's the burning of the leaves, a ritual which should be on the Canadian coat of arms. There's a tremendous satisfaction in scooping up a bushel basket of dry leaves, piling them 'On the fire on a dusky October eve, and Seeing the orange and yellow flames spear skyward, searing the telephone wires. ' Every year, I feel a pang of pity for the apartment-dweller, with no leaves to burn. He's like a kid, who never gets a firecracker of his own to set off on the 24th of MaY, And when does the city-dweller ever get the sheer, human satisfaction of seeing a Sprightly north-west breeze pick all the leaves off his lawn and depoSit them accurately on the lawn of his neighbor, who hates leaves it and is always trying te keep his lawn raked? And the thrill of the apple crops, The soft little fruits of September, the peaches and Please turn to page 5 out by some hospitals as a "routine" matter when the patients have no medical insurance coverage. However, that does not alter the fact we were not expressing a very charitable attitude last week. Obviously, our university graduates will be among those who will, have to pay their full share towards the welfare programs needed in the future, and perhaps we should look more favorably towards meeting their present unforeseen some welfare people who on cigarettes, 50 YEARS AGO There were .425,000 Canadians who have gone overseas and it will probably take 18 months to bring them back. The Metropolitan Hotel, Exeter, is being offered for sale. W. Mitchell is the proprietor. Mr. William Turnbull of Winchelsea has sold his farm, lot 4 con 9 Usborne, consisting of 100 acres to Mr. Frank Brock of the same township for $8,000. Mr. Brock recently disposed of his 50-acre farm to Mr. John .Fletcher. The bominion Feather Mattress Co., Exeter made the original ten-roll feather mattress, This mattress will retain its shape for all time and is made to fit any bed. 25 YEARS AGO The highway at Devon corner has been greatly improved by widening the-approach to the Crediton road and filling in the ditches. Personnel of No. 9 S F T S, Centralia, lent whole-hearted support to Boy Scout Apple Day sponsored by First Exeter Scout Troop led by Harold Whyte. So many at the airport are former Scouts. A profit of $114.19 was made. Wright-Preszcator — At the United Church parsonage, Crediton on Saturday, October 30 at 2 p.m. Rev, L. A, Turner united in marriage Shirley Grace, daughter of Mr, William Preszcator and the late Mrs, Preszcator, Exeter, and Frederick George Wright,. youngest son of Mr. and Mrs, William Wright, Exeter, Capt, William, E. Weekes, former Exeter doctor, has been appointed;Commanding Officer of the Woodstock Military HoSpital. needing assistance. And similar to many other aspects of our modern way of life, the snowball continues to grow and grow. The recent two percent increase in personal income tax was described as a "social tax", meaning it was needed to pay the costs of the social programs we in Canada have asked our governments to implement. Here again, that two percent increase will be a burden on a few taxpayers and may well put them into the position of needing assistance to make ends meet. So, a few more will have to be looked after and the next budget will have to show another increase in taxes to meet the higher costs of social welfare programs. 15 YEARS AGO At the Lions Club supper meeting at the Central hotel Friday evening a pledge was made to raise $350 to furnish a room in the new home for the blind in London. Southcott Bros.' general dry good and grocery store on Main Street changed hands Monday. It was open Tuesday under the new ownership to be known as Gould & Jory. Local Kinettes have decided to sponsor figure skating in the town this winter. In charge are Mrs. Charles Snell, Mrs. Elmore McBride and Mrs. Clarence Fairbaini. C. S. MacNaughton of Jones, MacNaughton Seeds Ltd., was elected recently to the Board of Directors of the Canadian Seed Trade Association. 10 YEARS AGO Directors of Alcantuc Ltd. and their families celebrated the harvesting of the first crop of 10,000 turkeys last week with a banquet in one section of the large poultry barn, west of Exeter. The main, dish? Turkey, of course. Although it's only been at its present location for five years Christ Church near Centralia actually celebrated its ninetieth anniversary Sunday. The original site was on the second concession of McGillivray. Wider, lger, lower cars' with more glass, on improved engines, push-button Controls and 'many other new features attracted a crowd of 200 people to Exeter Kinsmen's auto show at the local arena Friday night, 0, H. MacKenzi e, 50, of Orangeville, ,,a municipal police officer with 20 years experience, has ief been appointed IiIketer's tiew ch, Buy a highest-interest-yet Canada Savings Bond at the Bank of Montreal and in 14 years get back 21/2 times what you've put in. $250 for every $100 invested ! And you can buy by instalments The Bank of Montreal sells Canada Savings Bonds by instalments as well as for cash. You can buy yours for 5% down, balance in easy payments over a year. Get your Canada Savings Bonds now at the Bank of Montreal Ban k Of -Montreal First Bank booze and other non-essentials, and who at times end up living better than those who are forced to help foot the bill. While these cases are not numerous — and rare in this district — it only takes a few to spoil the charitable nature of people. The big problem with any type of social welfare program is the fact too many people can't afford to contribute to the well-being of others without expenses so they can continue having themselves end up in a their education and join the position whereby they need labor force, assistance. The young couple in question Our tax rates climb steadily have taken other avenues in this to meet these welfare programs, regard, and it is therefore easy to and people on the fringe areas agree With the letter writer in_ soon find they can't make ends her Opinion'' that; her brothererid" 'meet themselves and they are his 'Wife . are a very fine', dragged into, the • position--of hard-working, responsible couple. * * It would be encouraging to see more people 'with this type of attitude. While we realize that welfare assistance is required' by, some people, there are always a few who spoil it for others by taking this assistance for granted. They soon lose any desire whatever to start paying their own way. No one should have to live in poverty in this rich nation of ours, but by the same token, persons who have to live off the `hard work of others shouldn't expect to have all the luxuries of *life. Unfortunately, cheques go to squander money