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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1969-01-09, Page 4Hurray In the weekly edition of the Star Weekly, there is a regular feature entitled "hurray and boo" in which they make comment on unique items — extending a pat on the back to persons or groups who come up with sensible solutions to problems and extend a pat — a bit below the back — to people or gaups who make some senseless directives. If we were to run such a column, this week's hurray would go to Exeter council and the boo would go to the department of public works over the issue of the changed level of the steps at the Exeter post office. Council received a letter from the department pointing out the level had been changed and it was creating a hazard for patrons, especially elderly people. The letter appeared realistic enough, pointing out that two people had fallen on the steps since the level was changed during the reconstruction of Main St. However, members of council pointed out the difference was less than one inch and Deputy-Reeve Mery o council Cudmore said he couldn't figure out why there was a problem when in fact most of the grades on the curbs had been changed and people had to negotiate these while making their way to the local post office. Councillors Don MacGregor and Ross Dobson also pointed out that snow and ice on the street during the winter no doubt changed the grade even more and doubted there was really any problem with the steps. Before making our final decision to pass out the hurray and boo, we stuck our head out the front office door to take one look at the situation in question. Lo and behold we find there are guard rails on both sides of the steps and obviously if people take the proper caution they should when walking up or down steps, there is really no reason why they should stumble because of the change in elevation. Unfortunately, people often fail to take this easy precaution and we imagine the steps will continue to be the scene of a few falls — as most steps are. Viotteita ief woodier/awe Smoking give it up Gateway of Nelson Lamport farm, RR '1, Crediton T-A photo We heartily endorse the efforts of Dr. G. P. A. Evans, director and medical officer of health for the county of Huron, and his staff to acquaint citizens here with the dangers of cigarette smoking. Moreover, we entirely concur with the plan to direct the greatest force of the campaign on the junior grade children and the high school students. Surely it is most sensible to do everything possible to prevent the formation of a dangerous habit. In a release from the office of the county health officer, a few points were spelled out which defy the "pat answers" levied by smokers without the courage and stamina to give up the noxious weed. We list some here for your consideration: — Those who smoke cigarettes are risking a premature, and, in many instances, painful death. — For every person who died on the roads of Britain in 1967, four died of lung cancer because they smoked cigarettes. — Pipe or cigars, while more or less exonerated from blame with regard to lung cancer, are still incriminated markedly in the causation of other serious diseases, notably those of the heart and the blood vessels. — Parents who give up cigarettes, or who have never smoked them, and tell their children why they do not smoke can do much in promoting a sensible view of cigarette smoking among their children. — Teachers, doctors, nurses, youth leaders and others to whom youth looks for a lead should not smoke cigarettes, or, if they cannot achieve this, most certainly they should not smoke in the presence of children or adolescents. — The concepts of success for the ambitious professional or business men or an attractive girl's glamour to eligible suitors being contributed to by cigarette smoking are in the same category as Grimm's Fairy Tales. — The only safe cigarette is the one you do not smoke. Another 12 months begin ar.00ntaiftalifietsirsk:,: . Times Established 1873 Advocate Established 1881 Amalgamated 1924 SERVING CANADA'S BEST FARMLAND C.W.N.A., 0.W.N.A., CLASS 'A' and ABC Publishers: J. M. Southcott, R. M. Southcott Editor — Bill Batten-- Advertising Manager Phone 235.1331 Published Each Thursday Morning at Exeter, Ontario Authorized as Second Class Mail, Post Office Dept, Ottawa, and for Payment of Postage in Cash Paid in Advance September 30, 1968, 4,520 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Canada $3.00 Per Year; USA 87.00 :.“<,.,a4g:11,...Aiaiiiiitiait:oatiegVISAMENSEENatafifi"ffati<IA 1011111apalltron 101 4 " ef 014 class community newspapers Weatherman helps relaxation le • • ppnittlA RURA (ORSIRVAT vpv NOTICE TO: Snowmobile Drivers Members of Exeter council have received several complaints from residents regarding the operation of snowmobiles. These complaints range from noise during the early morning hours to destruction of private and public property through the indiscriminate use of snowmobiles. While municipal councils in some areas are finding it necessary to pass bylaws to prohibit the driving of snowmobiles on public streets, it is the hope of the Exeter council that all local snowmobile owners will co-operate so that this does not become necessary in Exeter. Snowmobile owners are urged to show consideration in their use of their machines so they do not infringe on the safety or well-being of residents and their property, They are also urged to keep out of park lands where small shrubs may be damaged by these machines, Failure to comply with these requests will lead to bylaws curtailing the use of snowmobiles in Exeter. J.H. 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The kids aren't really any nuisance during a winter holiday either. Santa Claus and their relatives have been extremely generous with a new supply of toys to keep idle hands busy for a few days at least. The only interruption is an occasional "can you fix this dad?... During most winter holidays, one would expect to spend a considerable amount of time shovelling snow or pulling the kids on the toboggan, but when the weather was as rough as it turned out to be even these chores do not present themselves. We could go on at great lengths extolling the merits of a holiday during a severe winter storm, but most readers will see by now that it contrasts immeasurably with the hectic routine generally associated with a summer vacation. Of course, the excitement associated with Christmas always makes this a most enjoyable time of the year, and we trust everyone enjoyed the festive season as much as the Batten troupe. The joy of watching youngsters behold their stockings stuffed with toys and To Residents of Huron County: May I again on behalf of the residents of Huronview express their sincere thanks for all the cards and gifts received by them at this season. Also thanks to the different groups that came to entertain them, not only at Christmas time but for the numerous times throughout the past year, Our thanks to those who took the residents for drives and helped in any way to add variety to their lives. Special thanks to Legions, Church groups and service clubs who remembered the residents in so many different ways. As usual the Canadian Forces Base contributed their social times as well as presenting the Home with three wheel chairs which were much appreciated. May I also thank all those families who at any time sent flowers to the Home to add beauty and variety to every day living, The management and staff wish to thank you for your concern and consideration for the welfare of the residents in our care. May 1969 be good to everyone, Harvey C. Johnston Administrator other goodies on Christmas morning is one of the most pleasurable aspects of the season. Santa left a carrot in our boys' stockings this Christmas, but it failed to generate the mystification he probably expected. "Oh boy, Santa left a carrot for a snowman's face," was the quick explanation given by our eldest. Dad's Christmas gifts were of a more practical nature and once again proves that where there's a will there's a way. One of our items was a snow scraper for the car. We didn't realize we needed such an item, but apparently the wife and kids thought it a good idea and shortly after they retrieved their toy shovels and egg lifter which had been fulfilling the job nicely for the early winter months. For some time the better half had also been suggesting she needed a new photo album, but apparently realizing this was not included in her Christmas box she easily made amends. She got one for dad. The fierce winter weather spoiled some family reunions in the district, as travel was just too precarious to tackle at times. However, it had some advantages for a few people. One couple we know took off for a New Year's eve party in London and left their kids with the grandparents for the night. The couple decided against the return trip due to the weather. Some people should have it so lucky! Getting stranded away 10 YEARS AGO Mr. and Mrs. Gus Latta, Grand Bend, celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary at a family dinner on New Year's Day. The couple farmed in Stephen until retiring to Grand Bend about a year ago. Right Rev. W. A. Townshend, D D, Suffragen Bishop of the Diocese of Huron, confirmed 10 candidates during the service at the Protestant chapel RCAF Station, Centralia, Sunday. Opening of the new Exeter Farm Equipment building owned by R. D. Jermyn coincides with the tenth anniversary of the founding of the firm. "Dick" Jermyn took over the Case dealership in Exeter from Snell Bros. Ltd. July 1, 1959. 15 YEARS AGO To James Elmer Rowe who arrived at 9:30 p.m. on January 1 went to the honor of being the first baby of 1954 to be born in South Huron Hospital. Dr. H. H. Cowen, Exeter was elected to his eighth term as chairman of the SHDHS Board at its first meeting of the New Year Tuesday night, C, S. MacNaughton, also of Exeter, was re-elected vice chairman, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Patterson of Hensall celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary and Mr. Patterson's 25th year as municipal clerk with a gathering of friends at Monetta Menard's Exeter, Mr. Cecil Wilson of the SHDHS staff addressed the Presbytery of Huron of the United Church at a meeting in 13lyth Tuesday, December 29. from their kids for a couple of days! Now that 1969 is upon us, many readers no doubt, have already broken some of the resolutions they made for the new year. For some people, the new year holds a great deal of hope, based primarily on the assumption that things have to get better, This is certainly the outlook one can hold for world affairs. The year 1968 came no closer to bringing peace on earth than most of its predecessors and certainly everyone can hope that 1969 will fare better. What the new year will hold is open to much conjecture, but based on the exciting events of 1968 there is every reason to assume it will unfold some startling revelations. Last year we all watched in awe as successful heart transplants were performed and men circled the moon. Those appear to be tough acts to follow, but odds are that 1969 will in fact go down in history as the year of other modern advances in every walk of life. It would be easy to go on at great lengths to produce some type of "sermon-like" utterances for the new year, but really that is a waste of time. Most people know what our main problems are and deep down in our hearts we know the solutions. Let us hope that more people will take the opportunity of putting those solutions to work in 1969. 25 YEARS AGO Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Webb of Grand Bend celebrated the 60th anniversary of their marriage on New Year's Day when a family gathering was held at the home of their daughter Mr. and Mrs. Art Finkbeiner of Shipka. Mr. Gordon Marshall of Lethbridge, Alta. is visiting in town. Mr. Marshall left Exeter 27 years ago and this is the first time he has been back. Word was received Friday that Flt. Lt. Donald Hicks, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hicks, Centralia, who was reported missing after a mission over enemy territory two months ago, is now reported to have lost his life at that time. Canada Packers on Wednesday shipped a car load of Grade A eggs to the Special Products Board in Toronto. The eggs will be used for drying purposes and will be shipped to the armed forces overseas. 50 YEARS AGO Exeter Council for the year 1919 was elected by acclamation on Monday. B, W. F. Heaven who has been reeve for two years, was returned to that office. Councillors are Wm. H. Penhale, Jesse Elston, C. B. Snell and Louis Day, Friday night, Pte, Louis Day, son of councillor L, Day, arrived home from overseas on the troopship Grampian. Pte. Day was a member of the Huron Battalion and was drafted to France within a month after landing in England in 1916. For nine months he was on the Virny front between Arras and Lens. — Please turn to page 5 And the same to you. Lang may your lum reek. And if you start the first-footin' it through the town on Hogmanay, you'll probably find yourself ' last-footin' it in the door at 6 a.m., your car in the garage with the lights left on, your wife already in the house with her lights blazing, and yourself burning with a clear, pure 10-watt illumination. However that's your headache, Buster. I expect to have my own. Right now, I'm going to give a serious analysis of the coming year. As I see it, as we old soothsayers say, everything will be fine in '69. Usually, my prophecies are right on the nose, but I make the odd slip. So, just in case, you are invited to burn this after you've read it. Known as destroying the evidence. Speaking of burn, I predict that this year students will not be threatening to burn the universities. The universities will start burning students. It would solve a lot of problems, like over-crowding and soaring costs. The idea is simple. A mob of students starts a demonstration, invades the university buildings, and turns them into a pig-pen. At this point, the president of the university, instead of cowering under his desk and promising no lectures, no exams, and instant degrees, merely calls out, loud and clear, "Burn them!" From all sorts of broom closets will rush squads of square students, who want to learn rather than burn. They will douse the activists with gasoline and toss each of them a match, lighted. This will be known as OPGAS. Several oil companies and a host of taxpayers are interested in contributing. Some other forecasts. Jean-Jacques Rousseau or whatever they call our prime minister, will come up with a vibrant new name for his government's policies. It will be called the Bust Society. And will be more financial than physical. You and I will become one year older, less wise and more crotchety. We'll have at least one more wrinkle, hang-up, chin, stomach, or whatever we run to. Canada will regain its once-eminent position in world affairs and will be listened to in international conferences with awe and admiration by Guatemala, Ceylon and Madagascar. Hordes of God-fearing Canadians will get stoned every Saturday night, even though the prize of booze will rise. Parents who have spoiled their kids rotten will hold up their hands in horror and weep copiously over the activities of their rotten kids. Australia will be towed by the combined fleets of the western world to a place of safety between Hawaii and California. But only after they have promised to throw overboard all their black aborigines. Mini-skirts will go down. There's no place else to go. They'll probably drop as far as the upper thigh. Taxes will go up. There's nowhere else to go. They'll go up enough to infuriate the citizenry, but not quite enough to start a revolution. The Russians will beat Canada in hockey. (You can bet on this one.) Husbands and wives will seriously consider strangling each other with their bare hands. They won't do it, but you can also bet on that one. Golfers will continue to hook and slice. Curlers will go on missing that crucial shot, Anglers will continue to lie in their teeth, hands wide apart. Deer hunters will explain, for an hour and a half, why they missed that huge buck at point-blank range. And we'll all go on playing that crazy, fascinating game known as life. But don't be disturbed, chaps. It's a lot more interesting than being dead. Sp hang on for another twelve-months, and give it everything you've got, if you have anything left.