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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1971-05-13, Page 4Johnny looks as happy as if he had a home and parents of his very own. When you're a little fellow, you don't know enough to worry. Hopefully, a father and mother gazing at Johnny's picture Will fall in love with him right now and he'll go to them still smiling. Y ou'd think this good-looking boy was older than his nine months. He Is a big husky boy,. Anglo-Saxon in background, with blue eyes, light-brown hair and fair skin, He is a happy, good-natured baby, bright and aware of everything going on. He is beginning to crawl, says a few words, likes to play patacake and has four teeth. He loves children, Johnny eats and sleeps well. Indeed he is thriving, but he is p hemophiliac, which means that a cut or even a bad bruise might start bleeding which would be difficult to stop. His general health is good and he has had no problems thus far relating to the disease, but the concern is always present. This lovely baby needs parents who understand and can accept the responsibility of caring for a child with his medical history. To inquire about adopting Johnny, please write to Today's Child, Department of Social and Family Services, Parliament Buildings, Toronto 182. For general adoption information, ask your Children's Aid Society. TODAY'S CHILES BY HELEN ALLEN Tortugo9alegram Syndicate hurry up and save • Until June 30, the more you buy the more you save, on all r 1 r ! H • ,30 Farm Lubricants Not many people complain when direct taxation against them is dropped, but an exception to that rule is an organization called the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters. Oddly enough they have lodged a complaint against the recent decision by the Ontario government to drop the resident angling licence which was adopted two years ago, The government argued that collecting the fee was costing almost as much as the revenue derived, although statistics supplied by the sport group indicates that the revenue amounted to 1,6 million dollars, They question why this amount of money is now considered insignificant to the government when two years ago they withdrew the rebate on outboard gasoline because they could save a much needed 1.5 million dollars of revenue. Regardless of opinions pro or con on the fishing licence fee, it is rather surprising that with all the experts available, no one at Queen's Park was able to predict the apparent uneconomic aspects of the regulation in the first place. Bill Me Falls Fuels 227 Wellington St. Exeter Phone 235-2840 For some strange reason, the government also decided to make the fee cancellation retroactive, rather than merely dispense with it at the end of the current year. Now they are faced with a costly program of refunding the $3.00 to the many fishermen who had already secured their 1971 permits. This has led many people to the suggestion that perhaps economics are not really the reason for the latest move. It may be more of a pre-election sweetener. However, for the Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters it's a sour note. call us today and save! They supported fishing licences for three reasons: (a) it would supply the much needed funds to support an expanded sport fish management program such as hatchery expansion, lake surveys and lake improvement; (b) it would supply the data required on fishermen and fish catches for good management and (c) p'rovide the ideal opportunities for conservation officers to approach all fishermen. B ucking human nature We fail to see the wisdom behind the current practice of the Farmers' Union distributing free of charge their produce in various centres across Ontario. It may well point up the fact that farmers aren't getting much for their wares and are practically giving it away anyway, but the campaign isn't likely to have the desired results. Consumers who have been handed the free produce may put on an act that indicates they're sympathetic, but in reality the farmers are working against human nature. No one handed out something for nothing is likely to turn around and join a campaign that will not only stop the handouts for them, but in the long run could add to their weekly grocery bills if the farmers ended up with more money Dollars shrink— Houses increase in real value! One more more battle for Derry for their efforts. That's just too much to expect from the majority of people in today's society. If they sold their wares at the price they receive, that may help the consumer realize that the farmer isn't getting a fair share of the end price, although again those buying at the low price may not be too willing to join in any campaign that in essence could increase the price of food. Farmers appear caught in the basic economic struggle of supply and demand, and we don't think the consumer is going to help them out, unless it can be done by chopping away at the share of the grocery dollar that goes to those after the farmer has delivered his produce, or in the production costs themselves. Compare the price of any house today with its value twenty years ago. It's up— way up! Hedge against creeping inflation by buying a home right now. A Victoria and Grey mortgage could be the smartest deal you ever made. Get it today at Victoria and Grey. VG The senior Trust Company devoted entirely to serving the people of Ontario. Feminist backlash • •'r Militant feminists are beginning to feel the uncomfortable draft of backlash. For half a century they have shouted for their "rights" — the vote, equal pay for equal work, equality of opportunity — all the while damning men for their plight. By now, most men have been persuaded that women have had a raw deal, and are enthusiastically making up for lost time by swinging the doors of business and the professions much wider. Men have even gone so far as to suggest that women should not get alimony — or that women should pay alimony after a divorce. They rub their hands together at the prospect of the little woman helping out with the family income. Psychiatrists have rosily prophesied fewer heart attacks, ulcers and hypertension among men. But they forsee more of these predominently male ailments turning up in women as they 425 Main Street partially correct in his opinion that persons wishing to serve on Exeter council should be prepared to spend from four to four and one half hours at each meeting, If the amount of business can only -be efficiently and ex- pediently completed in that length of time, then his con- tention is quite correct. However, if the business can be efficiently and expediently completed in less time than that, then his contention is not correct. As we pointed out two weeks ago, meetings which are allowed to drag out more than necessary are not in the best interests of the ratepayers, and obviously are not in the best interests of the busy people who serve on council. The executive committee has been asked by council to come up with suggestions for streamlining meetings and the committee should ceretainly give that request their attention. Exeter 235-0530 vice clubs are going to become agents. This will prevent ticket sellers from becoming as numerous, and as bothersome, as magazine salesmen, + + Speaking of lotteries, we shared in the Mayor's recent windfall in the minor hockey draw as he provided coffee at last week's council meeting and then treated us all to a light snack at the restaurant after the meeting. Unfortunately, we already had our toast and milk ordered before he made his generous offer, thereby preventing us from taking advantage of a steak or something along that line. Buying tickets is certainly a risky way in which to become rich. As Jack pointed out, he's probably spent $300 in the past few years to get the $100 back and a fellow can soon go broke with that type of return on his in- vestment. assume a more active role in the working world. Some husbands are gleefully cutting down on the burden of their insurance coverage as they realize that their mates are quite "capable of looking after themselves." It is not surprising then that the worst backlash to feminist ideas is springing up among women who are safely married to husbands who provide bountifully. These women have no intention of getting a job or "fulfilling" themselves through a career. They find their identity in motherhood and homemaking; also all the interesting things that not being career women, they are able to do in community service and creative activities. Working against the feminists is the fear felt byrnany women that in gaining their "rights" they may be losing many of their cushy little "advantages," — Contributed + + + Mayor Jack Delbridge is only Something very precious It's only when you're dying that you truly appreciate living. And I'm dying right now. Don't scoff. I mean it. You'll be sorry next week when this column appears as a blank, white space with a heavy black border around it. I don't want any eulogies in that white space. At least, nothing fancy. Nothing like: "Here lies a noble soul Torn from this earth before his time; liMMen:?enNEENS= 15 YEARS AGO Two young men, Bill Batten and Don Gravett, have been added to the staff of the Times- Advocate. Bill Batten, who topped the graduating class in printing management at Ryerson Institute of Technology, has joined the mechanical staff, while Don Gravett, popular member of the Exeter Mohawks, has been appointed sports editor. Jack Doerr, Exeter photographer, received an award of excellence for one of three pictures accepted and hung at the 72nd annual convention of the Ontario Society of Photographers this week. Barbara Hodgson, eighth grade pupil of Principal A. B. Idle, won the 'trophy in the final public speaking contest at the H & S meeting, Tuesday evening. J. Alex Love, son of Mr, & Mrs. Wm. Love, Grand Bend, has accepted a position with CBC in Toronto. 50 YEARS AGO The choir of James Street Church gave a pleasing song service on Sunday evening under the leadership of the new organist, Prof. A. W. Anderton. Thos. Sharpe who recently sold his residence at Hensall to Mr. David Foss, has purchased a blacksmith business in Seaforth. Mr, Otto Ewald is having his butcher shop at Crediton remodelled and will use a portion of it for a confectionery. Fire broke out in the Exeter Flax Mill on Monday last about 12:30 while the workmen were away to dinner and before anything could be done the entire building was enveloped in flames and destroyed. The origin is a mystery. Mr. Davis, the manager, informs us that the company has decided to rebuild. His words were nothing But his soul sublime," No, I don't really want that sort of thing. Although it was my first suggestion as I lay, gasping for breath, trying to choke down the rye and hot water and honey and lemon juice that somebody had suggested to my wife might save me. We compromised, after some discussion concerning how much a letter the tombstone man charges. And I will say this for my wife. She wiped my forehead and brought me cups of tea while she sorted through my insurance policies. We settled on: "After all Bill knew He'd die; So do you." It wasn't quite what I had in mind, but I don't quibble about — Please turn to page 5 ANCEMENST,CASMZEC,,. Times Established Established 1873 Advocate Established 1881 Amalgamated 1924 1111101113"2461241rovek 0 " eyelet ,. Published Each Thursday Morning at Exeter, Ontario Satand Class Mail Registration Number 0384 Paid in Advance Circulation, Septernber JO, 1 970, 4,675 RATES: Canada $6.00 Per Year; OSA $8.00 We'll have to check into the mathematical ability of our county council reporter if the figures quoted in the story on pay increases was correct last week. The story indicated the rate of pay for county councillors was bumped from $25, to $28.50, an increase of 14 percent, although our reporter had that figured out at only seven and one half per- cent. Reeve Derry Boyle lost in his attempts to have the pay increase , blocked, and then lost out in a bid to cease the practice of the council members getting their meals paid while attending sessions. We would suggest Derry has one avenue left open, He could tackle the matter of mileage expenses paid to county coun- cillors. Each gets paid a rate of 10 cents per mile, and while we have no argument with that figure, we do think some members are cheating the ratepayers when in fact they form car pools and each member of the car pool still claims the mileage expense. Obviously no member should expect to be paid for expenses which he does not incur. + + + The federal, and some provincial governments, have indicated their intentions of banning the advertising of tobacco, which will prove only too well how hypocritical they are. The move will accomplish little in the way of reducing tobacco consumption, which they know full well, because the tax revenue is all too welcome. However, there is little basis for a ban on advertising. If in fact the governments feel that tobacco is harmful, the only real course of action open to them is to ban its sale. Let's end the hypocrisy. + + + It's becoming rather apparent that the Ontario government will have to take a close look at the number of lotteries which they approve across the province. Since they have been legalized, lotteries have been springing up from all corners and at the present time it is now possible to buy tickets on three large ones in Exeter. The proceeds are all going to worthwhile causes, but there is a limit on the number of tickets one can afford to purchase and we fear that sooner or later some lotteries are going to run into financial problems because of the amount of competition, Obviously, the government will have to set some regulations to ensure that the lion's Share of the proceeds will end up for the purpose intended and net find their way into the pocketS of professional ticket sellers, This is a distinct possibility if organizers have to increase the percentage to the sellers to en- sure their tickets will be the ones which get the biggest push. We certainly favor those in which local service clubs become the official agents and can therefore build their own Offers from the tickets they sell. To our way of thinking, allowing situations which require professional sellers is dangerous and not in the public interest, In fact, we would urge area councils to withhold approval for lotteries Unless some area set- t St/13$4,z1F110144 '"' "filM. 38th Birthday Specials SALE In Birthday Our Store, ,ID'' *k . A — Many More • ,...— 1.38 r;r:s .41 .,.._ 6.;.-., 8,7.88 BABY OIL Boy yows„f /' The Son 9 oz. c JOHNSON'St(i:71.4-, MEDIUM 9 go 0, i OR TO DDLERS-: 99 ANACIN .....- TABLETS ""i 100's SUGG, LIST zr.s. 1,35 88 FLUSHABYES NEWBORN • , 48's O am . . , USTERINE ANTISEPTIC 20 oz. SUGG, LIST 1.80 40htinc Mtn Formula ItuPerCiiii 64 OINTMENT for relief of pain hemorrhoids S LIlig. 1,29 SUPP OSITORIES sit 1 1,59 NUPERCAINAL 1 Dz. and itching of or HIM burns. 99, 12's • 2 7 ARTHRITIC FORMULA 40's`SUGG. 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He is the son of Mr. & Mrs, Theron Crecry, RR i Woodham, Bev Brintnell, son of Mr. & Mrs. James Hrintnell begins training in the Ontario Provincial Police school in Toronto, Mon- day. Over 350 persons filled Clinton Legion Hall to capacity Thursday night to hear Lester B. Pearson speak at the Huron Liberal Association, Exeter Kinsmen, Thursday night, toured the Sifto San Ltd.t Mine, 1700 feet underground. 25 YEARS AGO Among the graduates of the School of Nursing at St. Joseph's Hospital, London, are Marion Elliott and Dorothy Green. Mrs, Louise Craig of Belleville returned to Exeter Friday and will make her home with her mother, Mrs, W, J. Carling. R, S. buncan, assistant to the Ontario Deputy Minister of Agriculture, has announced that 1,050 German prisoners of war will be employed as farm laborers in the province this year. Dr. Hobbs Taylor M.A. has been instrumental in securing appropriation of $480,000 for roads and bridges in Huron, Lieut. N. S. Mildred Mott of Toronto is spending her furlough with her parents, Mr, & Mrs, Murray Elliott, Twenty-two Girl Guides from this area planted trees in flay township Saturday morning- under the guidance of Hal Hooke, and captain, Mrs. Robert Luxton, and Commissioner Laurette Siegner • Unusual .complaint WCTORPland GREY TRUST COMPANY SINCE -1883. SERVING CANADA'S BEST FARMLAND O.W.N.A4, CLASS 'A' and ABC Editor — Bill Batten Advertising Manager Phone 2354331