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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1968-12-24, Page 6Have a happy holiday F011Val:?,41;Ntli ttsitgeMN :4 -* Hark the Herald Angels Sing... 71...fishing you happiness and peace this Christmas Day and forever more. EXETER COACH LINES 4' .4 atrisfinas atter t Graham Arthur MOTORS PHONE 235-1373 , EXETER 4vgo:§1 t,i1z4i9iizogaz.w,1,14ezvii51;it.ww4ira.vga4iia.wizkris amtiowowia.wiszAgi s..wimoliauismw:ii,sokswookaioximoxismagtAirglAiliAlii0. We hope you have a very Merry Christmas, the good old-fashioned kind with all the trimmings . joyous carols, stockings hung by the chimney, laughter, love and good cheer, ••••••:,,,Y.Ab. • • • G REETINGS cOest wishes of the season to all our friends. In the spirit of this holiday time, we wish you a heart full of good cheer, a home full of friends and loved ones, and a life filled with happiness. May all the joys of the Yuletide be lastingly yours, to brighten and enrich every day. 1110iialt NEAT ail,tiowasvowaftemouvitto**.iatorpAlogaalsamookoaltioixesitaaowainavo Ralph Genttner Fuels Ltd. B-A OIL AGENTS PHONE 235.2411 EkETER We'd like to get down to brass tacks and clo two things ... thank you for your patronage ... and wish you ll. all cr very , Merry Christmas! .UILOINO MM orenim.ga Homo imr:lovemorrs II 3 Bank of Montreal Canada's First Bank qgtk120:0 -W.4.1117MW.trigEtrWi;r O n earth, • peace, good will to all men. A joyful Christmas! and our best wishes for the season O.K. SHAW & SONS LTD. EXETER 235.0160 pollpwing is a continuation of an artiele begun in last week's issue, written by Grade 13 student 13arhara Elliott on a series of speeches heard recently at South Huron District High School. The fierce and brntal war between Biafra and Nigeria, in the words of an eyewitness, Mr. E. Gingerich, who worked as a hospital administrator there, "It has become one of the worst tragedies of this century." In the beginning, the Nigerian popplation was made up of many diversified tribes. The Ibos, now Biafrans were the most culturally and economically advanced of these tribes and as such were resented. This resentment was expressed in a policy of open genocide with Biafrans being brutally murdered on sight. The Ibos fled to eastern Nigeria where a great nation of refugees sprang up and using the area's oil resources, Pr9SPered. These peaceful refugees lived in constant fear of attack and total destruction by the northern tribes. The lbos, deeply resenting the British influence on the Nigerian economy attempted to form their own nation. The British, in an effort to safeguard their oil concessions in. Biafra encouraged and supported the Nigerians thus prolOnging and intensifying the conflict. The consequences have been staggering. In October the deaths numbered 20,000. This figure rose to 30,000 in November. The projections for December ranges from 50,000 to 750,000. At least a million will die by the end of January. They are the victims of widespread starvation and disease. The policy of Nigeria is to blockade the country and starve it into submission. What is being done about stopping this war? The subject is a delicate one for politicians of every country. Since it seems to be an internal conflict, interference would be looked upon as an aggressive act against Nigeria. However, the subject of genocide should have become a main issue for the United Nations. Individual countries are making night flights into the heart of Biafra where supplies are being dropped. The F'rench are giving aid by supplying arms and defence weapons for Biafran use. Organizations such as Red Cross are doing their best to help. But all this is not enough. The Biafrans are outnumbered two to one and Nigeria with support of British aid has superior weapons and resources. Local food produce in Biafra has already been consumed. Help is desperately needed. How can we, the citizens of Canada do our full share to prevent an even greater tragedy? Mr. Gingerich has suggested writing to our members of parliament and showing our concern. This issue needs your consideration. You could help to save millions of lives. POLL TAKEN ON THIS ISSUE Clarence Ayotte 13A: Let them starve! We've got people starving in Canada. We should look to our homeland first. Dianne Mason 13B: Biafra represents a tragic loss of human life. It doesn't matter where they live, they're starving and need help. Mr. Wooden (Principal): It is hard for anyone to do much about a civil war. I suspect Canada has done all it can do. Food supplies are not reaching the interior anyway. By MISS ELLA MORLOCK Crediton Cub Pack staged a Christmas concert in the Community Hall Wednesday evening, December 18. The audience of parents and friends appreciated the fine efforts of the boys. There were songs, recitations and a play portraying a Russian folk tale. ' Those taking part in the play were Geoffrey Clarkson, Howard Schenk, Tommy Gloor, Robert Pertschy, Dennis Pfaff, Ted Thorne, Dennis Johnson and Derek Holmes. At the close of the programme each boy, received a bag of treats. Couple moves to London Roy and Ron with Mr. & Mrs. ' Geo Pullman, Mitchell; and Mr. & Mrs. Gerald McLean. Exeter. Mr. & Mrs. Grafton Squire, Sue Ann and Paul, and Ron Squire with Mr. & Mrs. Jack Dickins, Exeter. Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Squire, Douglas and Bill with Mr. & Mrs. E. Squire, Exeter. Frank Parkinson and Glenn with Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Docking, Staffa. Mr. & Mrs. Hamilton Hodgins and Burton with Mrs. Gwen Grose, Lucan, and on Boxing Day they will be with Mr. & Mrs. Calvin Grose, Glanworth. Mr. & Mrs. Art Abbott and family with Mr. & Mrs. Cliff Abbott, Lucan. ?aline .. 6 Timex-Advocate, December 24,.. 1948 frowitness. roziport,pn:j31-afra. O-ne of ..century's tragedies, SOUTH HURON PUBLIC SPEAKING WINNERS — The feature of Friday's closing assembly at South Huron District High School was the judging of the best public speakers in the school. Awards and certificates were presented to the winners by the R. E. Pooley Branch of the Canadian Legion and the Exeter Public Utilities Commission. Above, Legion president Howard Holtzman is making the presentation to Richard Ottewell as the top speaker in grades nine and ten and the best overall speaker in the school. Next in line are Kathy Cann, who finished third in the competition, Paul Charlene, the runnenup and other grade winners, Chris Cann, Carol Gingerich and Grace Paton with R. E. Pooley, representing the PUC. T-A photo By MRS, FRANK SQUIRE Mr. & Mrs. Ervins Udris have moved to London to reside. They have lived for two years with their daughter and husband, Mr. & Mrs. Arvid Beitans. Christmas Day visitors in the community will be: Mr. & Mrs. Alex Dobson and Wayne, Weston; Orville Langford and John, Centralia; Leonard Thacker and family and Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Hartwick and family, Woodham; with Mr. & Mrs. Percy Hodgins. Ainsley Neil, Exeter; Mr. & Mrs: Cliff Rawlings and Glenn and Mr. & Mrs. Ray Neil, Clandeboye; Mr. & Mrs. Ray Adams and Mr.. & Mrs. Len Powell and Heather, London; with Mr. & Mrs. Alton Neil. Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Duffy, Hamilton; Mr. & Mrs. Andy Langton and Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Duffield, London; Mrs. Myrland Duffield and Gayle and Mr. & Mrs. John Marshall and family, St. Marys, with Mr. & Mrs. Ross Duffield. Mr. & Mrs. Larry Kilpatrick and Susan, London; Mr. & Mrs. Allen Hodgins, Mr. & Mrs. Norman Hodgins, Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Hodgins and Mrs. Ethel Squire, Granton, with Mr. & Mrs. Grant Hodgins. Mrs. Ruth Murray, St. Marys, with Mr. & Mrs. Ken Hodgson. Mr. & Mrs. Ben Mills and family, Oakville; Mr. & Mrs. Orville Davies and family, Guelph; with Mr. & Mrs. McLeod Mills. Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Wallis and family, London, with Mr. & Mrs. Alton Walls. Mr. .& Mrs. Hugh McIntyre and Mr. & Mrs. Gary McIntyre, Glencoe, with Mr. & Mrs. Art Abbott. Those going from the community on Christmas Day to ,qtiz be with friends are: Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Johnson and family with Mr. & Mrs. Steve Fields, London. Mr. & Mrs. Cleve Pullman, home Sunday by plane. Mr. & Mrs. Arvid Bietans and family attended the Latvian Lutheran church, London, children's Christmas party Sunday. Karen Schmidt, Waterloo, was a weekend visitor of Laura French. Mr. & Mrs. Alton Neil and Donald, Mrs. Mary French and Joe and Ron Pullman attended 4.H awards night at Prince Andrew School Friday evening. kr Working With Canadians In Every Walk Of Life Since 7877 PHONE 235-0450 EXETER Manager and Staff of Exeter Branch DASHviop 237-3481 ticp.ieopAtmacmrtzraz davidtmigttrfAramtel siyavverwie4, Avverailzmw,tlqsd•i4-tilvomtlm-tmmzk .10 cormgccmccono CHARLIE CAMPBELL, NICK DYKSTRA, KEN SHAW, ALBERT VANDEWORP; HERM DETTME R LOIS HODGI NS, JERRY McLEAN, MRS' MILLIE FULTON • Many holiday visitors at Whalen Mrs. Mary French, Laura, Earl and Joe, Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Morley, Janice and Rob with Mr. & Mrs. Gary Parkinson, St. Marys. Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Morley and family also with Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Pym, Exeter. PERSONALS Several from the community attended the Christmas concert at South Perth Centennial School, Thursday evening. Miss Joan Hodgins who is attending teachers college in London will spend the Christmas vacation at her home here. Douglas Squire of University of Waterloo will spend his vacation at his home here. Frank Parkinson and Glenn attended a birthday dinner Tuesday at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Max Bilyea, Metropolitan, honoring the 81st birthday of Carleton Ridley, Granton. Dace Bietans spent the weekend in' London with friends. Mr. & Mrs. Arvid Beitans and family attended a Christening service at Trinity Lutheran church, London, Sunday for John, son of Mr. & Mrs. Tampa. They were also dinner guests of the Tampas. Mrs. Lillian Stewart, St. Marys, spent several days visiting with Mr. & Mrs. Ross Duffield. Mr. & Mrs. Oliver, St. Marys, also visited the Duffields recently. Mr. & Mrs. Ervins Uldris, London, will spend Boxing Day '4ith the Bietan family. Barbara Hodgson, Dorchester, will spend the Christmas vacation at her home here. Mrs. Fred Sotcher of San Jose, California, who attended the funeral of her father, the late Laverne Morley, returned to her CARRIRACCOIAVICtRICRICC.C.CIOVVVYROURIRCRACCCRAI