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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1971-09-30, Page 4We've Moved! You'll Find A Wide Assortment of Pets at Our New Store on Main St. IN THE FAIRBAIRN BUILDING - JUST SOUTH OF GRAND BEND CLEANERS Pat's Pet Shop MAIN ST. 235-19$1 EXETER Don't forget Kin -Pest '71 "Handsome and lively" In addition to managing a successful business in an endeavour that is filled with gambles, the energetic company president still found time to devote an immeasurable amount of time to municipal and service activities in Exeter and the county. He and his firm have played an important part in the life of this community for many years, and while we have no doubt but what that service. will continue, we pay tribute to Mr. Tuckey at this time. And in so doing, we are certain we speak on behalf of the entire community. We do have one regret over the announcement, and that is in regard to the indication that the familiar cream and green trucks may soon be replaced by the colors of the new owners. That will be the same as losing a long-time friend. Throughout travels across the province, it was impossible to go too many miles without seeing a cream and green truck. It was impossible to miss the distinct colors and it was always a welcome treat, similar to meeting a well-known acquaintance in a crowd of strangers. Ross is 16 months old, a sturdy, well-developed, healthy boy with big blue eyes, very blonde hair, and clear, fair skin, A lively youngster, he likes rough games — especially wrestling with a two-year-old. He enjoys books and television, and though he is a very active child he does like to be cuddled. As a younger baby, Ross had his moments of being irritable and difficult, but he is getting over that and is usually sociable and happy. He is developing normally now, but there is a chance he may have learning problems when he reaches school. This dear little fellow needs loving parents who are easy-going but able to be firm when necessary, and whose academic expectations are not too high. To inquire about adopting Ross, please write to Today's Child, Department of Social and Family Services, Parliament Buildings, Toronto 182. The announcement last week by Benson W, Tuckey that he had sold Guenther Tuckey Transports Limited to a Hamilton firm ends a chapter in one of the most successful business ventures in this area. The local firm came a long way since its owner got behind the wheel of his little red Chev truck on June 29, 1929, to mark the inauguration of a business which has grown to a point of 125 units and some 100 employees. Its contribution to the economy of the district has been sizeable over the past 42 years, both in direct and indirect terms. While Mr. Tuckey in the past has been quick to heap praise on his drivers and staff for helping build the business, it has hinged to a great extent on his own arduous efforts. Until 1950, he not only managed the business, but he took his turn behind the wheel of a truck to get cargo to its destination. And at a time when most men in his position would have started to slow down, Mr. Tuckey was still out on the loading docks helping get freight ready for the daily runs. For general adoption information, ask your Children's Aid Society, Ruisians change way The western world is showing an increasing disregard for the romantic and religious aspects of marriage. Even in Quebec, a civil marriage, sans church ceremony, has become acceptable. In Russia, they've learned from experience to value the glamorous and traditional aspects of marriage, which in the early days of the USSR was little more than engagement in a personal contract. Russia's Bridal Palaces — once the palatial homes of Russian nobility — represent that country's rather successful substitute for the once traditional church wedding. A decree of 1944 made obligatory that marriages, to be valid, had to be registered. This measure was deliberately taken to stabilize and strengthen the moral foundations of Soviet marriage and the family. In Moscow, a city of 31/2 million people, three such Bridal Palaces celebrate from 39-40 marriages each day. Russian brides are much like excited brides anywhere in the Wtirld. They are extremely lovely with' their Make sure your heating oil man can do all this The battle now underway poilicies being presented by the three parties and mold them into one government. We rather enjoy the idea of all of us having jobs, security, more benefits ... and lower taxes. There hasn't been a govern- ment yet that could swing it though! 1 Provide systematic delivery. 2 Keep your furnace in tip-top shape. 3 Offer a budget plan with ten even payments. 4 Give you emergency repair service, day or night. 5 Finance a new furnace for you. white veils, glamorous wedding gowns, hovering bridesmaids — and of course, the nervous grooms. Probably such bridal couples aren't thinking too much of the social significance of the ceremony they're participating in. But Russian authorities are contributing everything possible to make it a memorable occasion in a magnificent setting. The marriage is performed by an impressive woman dignitary. She addresses the couple, emphasizing to them the seriousness of the step they are taking, and its importance to the State, in that their union involves the possible future responsibilities of family life. The bride and groom exchange rings and formally sign the marriage register. Presently, the bridal pair accept their marriage certificate and ajourn to a nearby equally impressive salon, where their guests extend congratulations and toast them in wine, Obviously the USSR is fully aware of the importance of providing marriage with romantic and emotional associations. Your distributor will — Contributed Wilson's Jewellery who assisted in making this year's fair such a success. We have never seen the arena filled with so many displays. The midway section was still the most popular for the younger set, although we tried to avoid it as much as possible with three young lads under our tow. I lowever, we wonder why local clubs and organizations don't seize the opportunity to provide the games and concessions for the grounds. It would be much better to see the kids getting duped for a worthwile cause. Many of the operators use a minimum of equipment; such as the guy who was making money enticing kids to throw rings over the necks of soft drink bottles. Any group could undertake such a venture with hardly any capital investment and the money so derived would in turn be put back into use for the community. It's an undertaking local groups should seriously consider. OPPOSITE EXETER POST OFFICE The battle lines have now been established for the upcoming provincial election with all three parties having candidates named for Huron. The two opposition parties have had problems. The NDP had a split with a defeated candidate, Ed Bain, indicating he will still contest the election along with the standard-bearer, Paul Carrol, Liberal supporters must still be shaking their heads over the bizarre turn of events which featured their nomination. The winner withdrew, although they were fortunate in having Ken Duncan prepared to fill the vacancy without any lost time in their campaign. Obviously, neither of the op- position parties can afford to give Charlie MacNaughton any head start, and the turmoils which have existed won't help their cause in a battle that has to be considered up-hill all the way for both of them. However, they may take some hope from words which were echoed by several speakers at the Progressive Conservative nomination; those being that no election is certain. Complacency on the part of the PCs in the county could provide a closer battle than most think possible with Mr. MacNaughton being so solidly entrenched. One of their big tasks will be to get that support out to the polls. There's also the matter of about 2,500 new voters in this election with the inclusion of those between the ages of 18 and 21. That will be well over 10 percent of the total list in Huron' and must obviously be reckoned with by each of the parties. Today's youth is most difficult to assess. Family ties with parties are probably non- existent, and many would suggest they would probably be contrary if any thing. We'll watch with interest to see how the respective candidates go about trying to win their support. Anniversary to remember September is bass weather, and last Saturday I had one of the most interesting bass-fishing jaunts I've ever enjoyed. My old Russian billiards partner, Captain Dalt Hudson, called about noon and asked me if I'd like to go out for a little fish. The situation was a little tricky, as it was my wedding anniversary and I thought maybe I should stick around. But the Old Battleaxe and I had had a big fight the night before, and she had told me not to come sucking around with a bunch of roses or anything else to mark the oc- casion, or she'd throw them in my face. Even so, I had the decency to tell her that Cap wanted me to go fishing, "Go ahead!" she snarled, and burst into tears, Many a man would have been unwrung, but I steeled my heart, tip-toed around gathering my gear, .and prepared to make a dash for the back door. She was weeping silently now, trying to make me feel like a heel. She failed, I hadn't been fishing all summer. "And don't bother coming back!" she fired at me as I snuck out. Picked up the skipper who had a basket full of worms, and down to the dock. He has a fine boat, Cabin, in- board motor that runs like a Cadillac, and seaworthy as the most frightened old maid could wish. • -a;', 50 YEARS AGO The South Huron National Liberal Conservative Association held a convention at Hensall Saturday afternoon last for the purpose of selecting a candidate to contest the approaching federal election. J. J. Merner, M.P. was the one chosen. Messrs. Wes Snell, Harper Rivers, Herb Southcott, of Exeter, and George Kellett of Elimville leave this week for the Old Land with cattle. Miss Nettie Pryde has taken a position as operator at the Central telephone office, Miss Kay having resigned. The James Street Methodist church is being remodelled in part, making room for the new organ and also finishing the tower. Messrs. Linden Harvey and Maurice Harvey left last week for Toronto to attend University, the former taking Theology and the later, Arts. 15 Y EARS AGO A red-haired dancer from Kirkton, Rosemary Dobson, became the second Huron Agricultural queen during the Junior Farmers variety show at Exeter Fair last week. Bill Pollen, seventeen-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Pollen, Exeter, was chosen president of the student council on a school-wide vote at SHDHS this week, It snowed in the morning, rained in the afternoon; the grounds were a muddy sea and the wind was bitterly cold. . . but it didn't stop young and old from having fun at Exeter Fair, Thursday. Robert D. Grassick, Exeter, One of four surviving Canadians who flew with legless British air ace Douglas Bader during the Battle of Britain, relived his war experiences last week, at a film premiere in Toronto. He was the guest of J. Arthur Rank Company at the initial showing of "Reach for the Skies." Mrs. Almer Passmore Won the champion cook award at the fair with seven firsts and two seconds. Tr; It was a beautiful, sunny September day, and I was in good hands, those of a retired captain who had sailed fresh water and salt for about fifty years. We had a pleasant run up the bay about ten miles, and arrived. "See that little reef," he said. "We'll anchor about 150 yards sou-sou-west." I slung in the anchor, doubting, as I always do when I go our with someone who knows the "spots," that there would be a bass within five miles. We had a quarter bet on who'd catch the first fish. Dalt was telling me how to tie my line and fiddling around filling and lighting his pipe. I tossed my bait overside and whacko, before he'd got the pipe lit, I had a dandy, about 21 2 pounds. It was one of those days you remember. We sat in the sun and bartered lies about the days when we sailed the lakes. His lies were much more picturesque than mine. He told of strikes and storms and colourful characters. I told about scrubbing out lavatories. Finally , we had our limit and it was time to go, The Captain turned the key to start the engine. Total silence. Dead battery. I wish I had a movie of the various expressions of the Captain's face. There couldn't be a sound track with it, though, because he was blistering the paint right off tne deck. We were only about 500 yards AWMaldnitgicka:a offshore, so we started to paddle. It was like paddling the Queen Mary. Two feet ahead and the wind would push us three feet back. We were lucky. We could have sat there all night, anchored, because the place was rife with reefs. But there was one boat in sight, fishing just offshore. The only sign of human life in that vast bay. The skipper made a megaphone out of a chart and hollered at them. They waved. We beckoned them. They waved back, friendly as you could want. The rest of the story is anti- clima tic. They finally realized we were in trouble. The chap in the other boat went to his cottage for a booster battery. It didn't boost. He towed us, ignominiously, to his dock, a 14-foot skiff towing a 30-foot queen. Cap muttered all the way in. The shame was almost unbearable. We got home about 10 p.m., and I thought my wife would be out of her mind with worry. She wasn't. She was just out, visiting friends. I tracked her down and craftily brought a big plastic bag with twelve bass in it, offered all they wanted to the housewife, and she cleaned the whole lot. It Was a grand day, but the moral is: never go fishing with an expert. ','Za..:3kU:k. &'..:Ve.b.artagENteKP, .4 (.04101AS I We have been fortunate in purchasing a dazzling array of beautiful diamond rings . . . solitaires • . . 3 stone engagement rings . dinner rings in white or yellow gold. While these diamonds are not up to our usual high standard, the slight natural imperfections do not ,mar the dazzling beauty of these stones and Can only be detected by an expert. If they were first quality they'd sell at much higher prices. As rings are =say one.of-a- kind come early for best selection. It's the oppor- tunity of a lifetime to buy a diamond to last a lifetime at prices to suit your Budget. EXAMPLE: Regular Price ....4a0171:16 PRICE SALE $ 15000 Published Each Thursday Morning at Exeter, Ontario Second Class Mail RegiOration Number 0386 Paid in Advance Circulation, September 30, 1970, 4,675 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Canada $6.00 Per Year; USA $8.00 7)&444/ em,e Reams Vtd, Bill McFalls Fuels 227 Wellington St. Exeter Phone 235-2840 • *3:s?.74 10 YEARS AGO Mrs. Luther Reynolds, Exeter, won her fifth straight chant- pionship in the flower division at the Exeter Fair, although she had more competition this year, Iter husband received most points in the vegetable class and succeeded his son, Lloyd, as champion, Dominion Life choir of Waterloo presented an evening of music at Centralia United Church, Monday evening. The home of Clarence Martin, Math St., has been sold to Arniel Willer(' of Stephen township, it was announced this week by Realtor John Burke. Mrs. William French, Whalen, was proclaimed champion cook at Exeter Fair this week. Ray Jory, Exeter, landed an II I., pound lake trout during a recent (Mitt; trip in the Lake Simeon district. + + + At this stage of the game, of course, everything is still fairly low-key, Politicians, taking a page from athletes, don't want to "peak" too soon. So the cam- paign will start off slowly, with the three leaders and their candidates saving their big ammunition until the waning days when startling an- nouncements and platforms will remain with voters until they get their ballots marked. However, some of the trends are already evident. The Progressive Conservatives appear to be aiming their big guns at the NDP, apparently fearing them more than the Liberals. The Liberals, meanwhile, are using regional government, assessment and the plight of farmers as their main election issues and Stephen Lewis and his cohorts are going to ply us with nationalism and reduced taxes, It's much too early to start picking out public trends, and we imagine most people will be comparatively uncommitted until they step inside the voting booth. However, it behooves us all to listen and watch closely to what is being said so that our ballots will be marked in a knowledgeable way. Perhaps it's too bad we couldn't take all the good 25 YEARS AGO About three hours after Mr. Earl Morley, Brinsley, had finished filling his silo with corn Wednesday it burst open from top to bottom spilling corn over the ground to a considerable depth. Evangelical LIB Church, Crediton, will celebrate its golden jubilee with Professor Thomas Finkbeiner, formerly of Crediton as speaker. Milk is, now selling in Exeter at 15 cents a quart and eight cents a pint, The increase of three cents a quart follows the federal government's decision to discontinue the. subsidy of 55 cents a hundred weight on fluid milk. The first public library to be formed in Stephen Township was opened in Centralia in the room in the building in which Fred Warner's barber shop is situated. Mr, Anderson has been carrying one arm in a bandage having suffered severe burns with hot tar while tarring a roof recently. TODAY'S CHILD BY HELEN ALLEN crorbatoTekgroun 8yndicate + + + For the next three weeks, we're going to be without the services of our regular women's editor, as she goes to gallivant across Europe with several other area residents. To our knowledge, this is not an "assignment" but she may have some deal cooked up with the publisher. It is perhaps only coincidental that the newspaper rates go up a day before she leaves. May have to check into that! At any rate, Mrs. J, M. South- cott will be back at her old stand, and we hope area ladies will advise her of items which should be included for publication each week. + + + Our congratulations to the executive of the Exeter Agricultural Society and all those Only 1 Week Left GREATEST DIAMOND SALE EVER OFFERED Times Established 1813 Amalgamated 1924 Advocate Established 1881 SERVING CANADA'S BEST FARMLAND O.W.N.A., CLASS 'A' and ABC Editor Bill Batten — Advertising Manager Phone 235-1331