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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1970-08-20, Page 4• OUR P I imminimiiiiiiinoilimilimummimiiiiiifitoiiiimffillitionminuniminiiiiiiodlitinimffillIIIIIIIIIIIE i DOT* N' MI$S IT! ---.27--- = *-N. I A GREAT , = ----iv t411 flu Let's plan future 4 AUGUST 20, 21 and 22 "MM IIIIIIMMIIWW1111101111111111 lllllll 11111111111M111111111061111111111111 14 SKYWAY G ROaCnEdR I ES DRY GOODS CENTRALIA 11 1 1 1 1 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 1 1 1 M 1 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Free Delivery over $5.00 — Phone 228-6431 ll 1 l 1111111111111111111111.1 lllllllll lllll ,11111111111111111111111111111}11111111.111111 1111119 1M • 1 pt. Silverwoods Ice Cream with any $5.00 purchase • Buy one carton Pepsi and get one Free • Loaf of Lewis Bread with purchase of 2 loaves Exeter once abounded with hotel accommodation, but the last one disappeared from the scene in 1964 when the Central Hotel was torn down to make way for the modern office now occupied by Victoria & Grey Trust. 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Unfortunately, we found that wasps do not go into their nest on warm, summer evenings. In fact, they appear to spend more time outside in the evening than during the day. Our painter friend kept advising that he was almost reaching the point where he had to paint the back of the house to finish up, but politely suggested he would wait until the fall when the wasps may stay inside permanently. Naturally, a half painted house didn't sit too well with the better-half, so yours truly finally mustered up enough courage Friday afternoon to try and attack the nest in broad daylight. A ladder was carefully positioned near the nest, the kids were ushered inside the house and the front door was left ajar for the editor's hasty entrance should the need arise. With an overcoat buttoned to the neck (it was 85 degrees outside) the challenge commenced. Autumn starter easy-pay loans A few sprays sent the nest of wasps into a flurry, _put fortunately they apparently couldn't decide what was causing the problem. Two spray cans later, the last of the wasps was squirming out his last breath, while we were still trying to get ours amid the dense fog of insecticide. A pole brought the huge nest (about the size of a soccer ball) to the ground, and after being assured that the yellow jackets were all dead, we explored their intricate nest. There must have been at least a thousand wasps at different stages of development in the nest. Some were uncovered and looked similar to white grubs. Nearer the centre of the various levels of cones, two or three young wasps were in process of breaking through the top of their cell to start their life of harrassing the Batten family. After all members of the family had completed their inspection — along with the painter who stood his distance — the nest was taken and set afire. That should be the end of the story. But alas, the neighbor advises she got stung Saturday morning and naturally came to — Please turn to page 5 • Now is the time to make sure your home is up-to date and ready for Winter. We'll lend you money on collateral or we'll arrange mortgage loans. Quick, experienced service. Competitive rates. Personalized attention. Arrange it today at Victoria and Grey. VG The senior Trust Company devoted entirely to serving the people of Ontario. VICTORIA and GREY TRUST COMPANY SINCE 1889 )0 425 Main Street EXETER 235.0530 Initial reaction to the Design for Development: Midwestern Ontario Region has been extremely divergent, ranging from an opinion that it was "much ado about nothing much" in that the report outlined statistics apparent to any observant citizen for years, to complete praise for the manner in which the report was tackled and the value citizens of the region will derive from it. However, regardless of the opinion any region residents may hold, it is quite apparent that the report will form the basis for the growth of our area in the coming years. We are being extended the opportunity to express our wishes as to our future, although probably only a handful of people will grasp that opportunity and make their views known. The most unfortunate aspect of the report is the fact it is not current. Many of the statistics and conclusions are based on 1961 figures and obviously much can — and has — happened in this area in the past nine years. In this particular area, for instance, we have experienced considerable industrial expansion, primarily due to the opening of Huron Industrial Park, but also with the expansion of Dashwood Industries, Boise Cascade and the opening of new industries such as the Big "0" Drain Tile Co. Obviously, without this type of expansion being indicated in the report, many of the conclusions in it are outdated. We note with particular interest that Exeter has no one employed in the publishing-printing and allied industries section, although the T-A has a staff of a dozen permanent employees and an equal number of part-time workers. So, while Huron has a "high" priority rating in nine of the 10 categories under economic development, a more recent survey of the situation may indicate that this is not correct, or at least for the southern part of the county. However, as the report notes, the number of persons employed in agriculture is dropping and it suggests that farm productivity must be increased by increasing farm units to a viable size. Therefore the number of agricultural job opportunities is dropping and will continue to do so, and other type of jobs must be found for those being displaced. In that context, perhaps the high priorities listed for economic development in Huron are accurate. This is the type of debate and consideration that must be given to the report to arrive at some definite conclusions. As former councillor Joe Wooden pointed out last week, one of the main considerations for Exeter will be regarding a decision about this community being designated as a growth point. There is no doubt that this community is ideally situated to make it a prime contender for such classification. Our proximity to the high density market centres of the Toronto-Hamilton and Detroit-Windsor area provide comp aratively easy access to these markets. Rail and highway connections are adequate, and air and water transportation facilities are accessible within 30 miles. Sewage facilities are as available here as in any other urban centre in the Huron-Perth region and pipeline water, of course, is closer to us than any of the other centres in the two county region. Facilities for higher education are available within 30 miles, as are large recreational areas, medical centres, cultural outlets, etc. The industrial opportunities already in existence in the Centralia- Exeter-Hensall area form a base for the creation of a viable urban area which can offer concentrated ranges of choices and opportunities. Exeter's growth in the space between 1961 to 1968 has been higher than all other Huron municipalities, indicating some preference for life in this community perhaps. While these are only a few of the suggestions which could be presented in making a case for Exeter being designated as a growth centre, they do indicate ample ammunition for local groups to proceed on some type of presentation, if in fact that is the wish of those now living in this community. * * * The Hon. C. S. MacNaughton has made it amply clear that once proposals are formally adopted, the regional development program will become the basic framework of planning for all provincial departments and agencies in their planning and decision-making. Departments and agencies of the provincial government will be requested to adjust their plans and programs to the developmental policies established for each region. He points out this will affect such activities as the allocation of the provincial funds for social service; the provision of highways and other transp oration facilities; the location, capacity and timing of major water and sewage facilities; the acquisition and' development of land for housing and related purposes; the provision of open spaces and service corridors; and the location of provincial buildings and institutions. It becomes clearly evident from the foregoing that the Design for Development is not much ado about nothing. While some of the information may be well known to local residents, it is a complete analysis of the region's assets and liabilities and how best those can be used to make it a viable and prosperous region. As a follow-up to Mr. Wooden's suggestion of a brief being prepared by council, the Industrial Development Commission and the Board of Trade, etc., we suggest council should take some IMMEDIATE initiative and call a public meeting with specific invitations to some of the groups mentioned and start discussion rolling on what the citizens of this community want in their future development. Let's not wait to be told what is going to happen without at least presenting our opinions as to what should happen. aiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiIiiiiiiiiintinniimmimiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiIIIIIIIiiimill111IIIIIiiiiiiiiiiIMIIIIiiIim E. E- ;CHAINWAY1 = E = E LI E. = = = = = Back-to-School = E. = = = = = E. . rx. r.-7. .,..,. SPECIALS 77. = ?.......-2 ..,= = 4 =-- a = _ = = = Evil omens casting a spell THESE AND MANY, MANY MORE = llllll lllllllllll llllllllllllllll lllllll 11111111111111 llllllll 111, School Lunch Boxes .14 15 YEARS AGO A London postal official said Wednesday there was a 'very strong possibility' that a truck mail service will be established from London to Wingham within six weeks. A new $1,000 "microtherm", latest equipment for providing heat treatment, has been installed at the South Huron Hospital. Crickets held a convention on the Main Street of Exeter Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Thousands of the chirping jumpers blackened the sidewalks. R. D. Jermyn, Jack Delbridge, Graham Arthur, of Exeter; Bob Dalrymple, of Brucefield, and Lloyd Lovell of Kippen, attended the $20,000,000 exposition of farm machinery at East Lansing, Mich., on Wednesday. Mr. Ray Shoebottom, Centralia, received painful burns to his face and arms, from the scalding water of a car radiator, while at work in his garage last week. 50 YEARS AGO The Musical Recital given by Lila Sanders and her pupils in the Opera House on Monday evening was a decided success. Mr. J. G. Stanbury was chairman and introduced the players. A German trench mortar arrived at the Exeter station on Thursday last, addressed to "The Reeve". It was sent by the Canadian authorities and was captured in the battle in France. It will be set up on the library ground. On Friday afternoon last the contractor finished the paving of Main Street. The Waterworks Department of Exeter are installing an automatic water supply at the pumping station that will insure a continuous water supply for the town system. Mr. Henry Eilber, Crediton, has purchased several lots of land at Grand Bend in the neighborhood of his present cottage. He intends to erect three up-to-date summer cottages. This summer I feel distinctly that some malicious witch or warlock has put a curse on me. Don't ask me why. I ain't done nothin' to nobody. There's been nothing serious or tragic. Just a lot of little things that seem to wind up spelling hex. Why, for example, should there be a huge wasp's nest in the middle of my hedge, when the filthy little brutes have near built there before? Why should I trip over a rock, take a chunk the size of a' silver dollar out of my shin, and sprain my thumb trying to save myself? discussion of exercise, jogging and waistlines, that he was "just a big, fat pig." Not nice. But why was I the only male left to keep them from coming to carnage? All 140 pounds of me. Went sailing with friends on a perfect summer day. Why did a terrific storm come out of nowhere? Because I was on board. I'm sure of it. Last Sunday, went out as crew with a friend who races his sailboat. He didn't figure on winning, with a crewman who doesn't know a luff from a Why should my waist-line suddenly leap from 31 to a snug 32? Why should my daughter fall in love with a guy of whom she, says, "I wouldn t marry him if he were the last man in the world"? But it's not just what happened to me. I seem to be carrying the spell around with me, and am beginning to feel like a Jonah. Went to a delightful party. Everyone was pleasant. Except that a couple of 200-pounders wound up in a state of deep umbrage. That's a sort of purple. One had told the other, during a josawwpraw = And Save Times Established 1873 Advocate Established 1881 Amalgamated 1924 tomfeaintes-Ainsocafe .1 A SAVE ON =_ Refill = Vacuum Bottles = = "p.m.:h.:0T.. = — 140 11,4 .....7._ = Paper = = rirli„-I' = = =▪ 200 SHEET '1.69 = = - REFILL = .. .• = E._ = • Compare this value with Purc hula seo oz. 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" It is reliably reported that the Ontario Liquor Control Board is purchasing the site of the old cider mill, formerly operated by Sylvanus Cann, for its store here. One London man has been arrested and charged with fraud and a warrant has been issued for the arrest of the second in connection with repair work done to private residences in this area. Three patrols of Exeter Boy Scouts are enjoying a camp on Georgian Bay. In charge is SM Douglas Harrison, assisted by Hal Hooke and Jim Sweitzer. Patrol leaders are John MacNaugh ton, Fred Learn and Ted Wilson. SPECIAL Reg. 99c Value 51 PR. .0 MAIN ST, EXETER 25 YEARS AGO Mr. & Mrs. Reg. Beavers arid family have moved to Exeter from Sarnia into the residence on John Street recently purchased from Mrs. Venner. Mr. Beavers is entering into partnership with his father, Mr, B. W. F. Beavers in the hardware business. Hugh Rundle, son of Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Rundle, of Thames Road, recently underwent an operation in St. Joseph's Hospital, on one of his eyes. Mr. Luther Reynolds of Usborne is laid up with one foot in a cad. While working with a team one of the horses stepped on his foot fracturing a bone. He will be laid up for about six weeks. Four returned veterans were honored at a reception with members of their immediate families at Central Hotel, Friday evening. They were Sgmn. Chester Cornish, Tiv, Leeland Jory, LAC Eldrid Simmons, and LAO Harry liennon. larboard. But he also didn't figure on winding up two miles behind every other boat, including one he beats regularly. We hit every patch of dead calm in the bay, while the other boats invariably caught a breeze which would vanish by the time we got there. Why? Another friend invited me for a day's fishing. Came the day, ideal for fishing. Came also a phone call saying he'd put a rod through his crankshaft, or something equally horrible, and his motor was ruined. You think that was just coincidence? The other night I did go fishing with my brother-in-law. Good boat, good motor, lots of worms and minnows, perfect time of evening, and a hot spot where he'd picked up some nice bass the day before. I don't have to tell you what we caught. About four pounds of weeds, while a chap in the next boat hauled in a lunker. Last night we went out to visit another brother-in-law. They'd taken a cottage to get away from the terrible heat of the city for a week. That brief visit fixed him. Today it's sweaters and long pants weather, with a howling wind arid the temperature down about forty degrees. They'll have a miserable week, thanks to me. These are just a few incidents from a catalogue as long as your leg. But I'm beginning to think that whom the gods would Please turn topage 5 ..40.34WASSIS r,1 .. 4' Editor — Bill Batten -- Advertising Manager Phone 235.1331 Published Each Thursday Morning at Exeter, Ontario Second Class Mail Registration Number 0386 Paid in Advance Circulation, September 30, 1969, 4,751 RATES; Canada $6.00 Per Year; USA $8.00 SUBSCRIPTION Rememeet de 60 'a? One of our readers took us to task last week and advised that we weren't watching porpoises perform at Niagara Falls, but rather dolphins. The comment took us a little by surprise, primarily because we always thought a porpoise and a dolphin were the same thing. A check through the dictionary indicated that our contention appeared correct, but there was some room for doubt. If any readers can solve the argument, we'd be• glad to hear from them. * * * Our experience this week with members of Mother Nature's kingdom (or is that queendom)? wasn't quite as enjoyable as a visit to Marineland. It all started when we finally succumbed to the wife's constant pleas to fix the verandah, where the kids had managed to knock out a couple of upright.posts. With hammer and nails in hand, we set about the task, but after a couple of smacks with our equipment, we had a rather unpleasant sensation on one finger. While this often accompanies our clumsy handling of a hammer, this sensation was slightly different and after a similar attack on one arm, we were quickly surrounded by yellow jackets and a quick dash to a nearby door was performed in record time. After the angry buzzing had dissipated, an investigation revealed we had been hammering about two feet away from the nest of the pesky wasps. A soaking of pest spray appeared to eliminate most of the problem, but the next day we found the survivors had taken up quarters in a hole over the back verandah. Again, some spray appeared to cut down on the numbers through which we had to dodge to get into the house. However, the big test came when we decided to tackle a large nest in the back corner of the house. We had been aware of the nest for a couple of weeks, but had left the problem alone on the assumption that the chap we had hired to paint the house would