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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1972-09-21, Page 25WATER EVERYWHERE, TO DRINK — The residents of Ailsa Craig are now receiving their drinking water from the Lake Huron pipeline. Shown above shortly after the water was turned on at Saturday afternoon's ceremony are Ailsa Craig Reeve Jack Whitmore, Ontario's Agriculture Minister Bill Stewart, Huron MP Bob McKinley, West Williams Reeve Ken Vernon, Bill Sturdevant of the Grand Bend water pumping station and Allan Ladbrooke of the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Medway enrollment rises, build modern technical shops T-A photo Ayerst in the Para SCO eOlty form for CONTEST emtler 1S 102 riqg 0,11'6“, weir WSW c000cC ,Ons WI N vacation to a family Walt ALL FOOTWEAR VAILABLE IN A WIDE ARRAY, EASONABLY PRICED Visit Us While You're In Town For The Fair Smyth's STORE CHARGEX MAIN si. PHONE 235-1933 EXETER Any early birds? Bicycle safety contest underway The annual bicycle safe driving contest for students at Exeter public and Precious Blood separate schools is now un- derway. Safety awards will be given to the two bicycle drivers who are picked as the most observant, safety minded and who obey all the rules of the road when driving their bicycles. A display is now in the town clerk's office window showing the safety awards given in the past years, along with a list of bicycle safety rules. In addition this year an Elmer safety trophy will be presented to the most safety conscious bicycle driver of the year. This trophy will have the name of the child engraved on the plaque and the name of the school winning the trophy. By MARY E. SQUIRE Medway High School, Arva, made her debut September 1, 1949 but by 1972 required a little The original building and new addition at Medway almost meet Buy Him or. Her a School Subscription to the EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE les Like A Letter From Home .. So Have the Exeter Times-Advocate Mailed Directly On A Student Subscription SPECIAL RATE ONLY $4.25 7 MONTH SUBSCRIPTION SEPTEMBER 21 to APRIL 19 At a Special Student Rate of$4.25 Send a Subscription of The Exeter Times-Advocate to: Name Address By Sid Daley comrades the early bird campaign for renewal of 1973 membership has started at Branch 540. Since this program was implemented by Command, IP active 540 has always had a successful campaign mainly due to the co-operation and dedication of the members. We know the 1972-73 campaign will be just as successful — Command has a plaque for presentation to branches with a certain percentage of their dues paid in advance — Branch 540 wants one --, how about it — support your membership chairman Comrade Jim Simpson and give him seomthing to crow abe'st about. • This year all early birds will have the early bird sticker af- fixed to their membership card — I'm an Early Bird — How about you? Join me, and you, too will have something to crow about. Comrade Art Bell, our new poppy chairman, advised that he • will be getting Poppy oriented very soon — remember comrades there are only about 6 weeks remaining until our poppy campaign. Let us make certain that our 1972 campaign will be the * greatest ever and when Comrade Art calls upon you for a little of your time, pause and reflect for a moment and remember they gave their life surely you can spare an hour of yours. Our thanks to Comrade Bell for chairing this most important O function of Legion. We are pleased to advise Li'l Len Fisher accepted the ap- pointment of branch sports of- ficer, his vice chairman will be Roy Scott. With these two en- thusiastic chaps Branch 540 can * look forward to a most in- News from Clandeboye The first meeting of the Clandeboye 4-H homemaking club was held recently at the home of leader Mrs. David Kestle. Mrs. James Donaldson is the assistant leader. "The Milky Maidens" was chosen as the name of the club 4 and election of officers was: president, Janis Kestle; vice- president, Debbie Westelaken; treasurer, Ann Westelaken; press reporter, Cindy Donaldson; in charge of pamphlets, Nancy Holland; and the secretarywill be rotating. • The pamphlets were distributed and mini-pizza on a bun and a honey-nut-flip drink were demonstrated. Clandeboye Church news Sunday Rev, R.A. Carson preached on the theme "The • Sunday School, The Home, and The Church." He asked what is the task of the Church? He said, the, Church is a teacher whose task is to make known to a world in need, the good news of the Gospel by a process of teaching. He said the Church uses `the Sunday School for this, and he added that he felt the Sunday School was the key to the church. 4 teresting and active sports program. It is expected they will get things organized for about October 18, keep your eyes open for an announcement in the Branch Bulletin and in Com- ments. The sports officer advises he will be calling an informal meeting of interested comrades to set up the sports program — more about this later. 540 thanks Li'l Len and RQy for stepping in and getting the ball rollin', Running short of reading material — 540's paper back library is still in operation and say have we ever got a pile of books — remember all you have to do is make use of it — another free service of lively 540. Ahem, did you see the movie, Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice, Saturday night & Wow — Weee — well anyway — we had a great turnout and if this is any in- dication of what is to come — Comrades let me tell you we are in for some great entertainment. The corn roast that followed the movie was just out of this world — just beautiful and plenty for everyone — those who didn't get their fill were at fault for there was plenty left over. Keep up the good work Smilin' Carl and congratulations to your hard working committee, And while on entertainment, 'Peoples Choice' will be in the Sea Land and Air Lounge to supply the entertainment this Saturday night, make it a point to attend — you will be glad that you did. Saturday September 30 will see Adam and Eve in the main hall of 540 — Remember now only 60 couples —so get your reservation tickets now — as this en- tertainment is being held in our Main Hall it is open to everyone — so folks if you are looking for an evening of entertainment and fun its 540 next Saturday, Sep- tember 30. Another sign that fall is fast approaching is the fact that Comrade Bill Smith is busy making arrangements for the 1972-73 Royal Canadian Legion Public Speaking and Essay contests at the various, schools in our area. This Legion • program presents a challenge to our youth to express their views hi speech or essay, it is becoming in- creasingly popular and the honorS at the numerous levels of competition make their efforts rewarding. „aritl that's 30 for this week — remember — If you would win a man to your cause, first convince him that you are 'his sincere", friend. • • • Juveniles face car theft charge Three juveniles have been apprehended and will appear in court at a later date in connection with a stolen car. Thursday morning, John Roelofs, 154 Andrew street reported to police his automobile was taken from its parking spot at the Exeter arena. It was later recovered undamaged. . an expanded, up-to-date com- mercial area a larger gymnasium and auditorium Confusion and noise are prevalent everywhere; students talking, the band practicing, workmen bustling about, dust flying and everyone wanting Mr. Howie at the same time. With a gleam of happiness in his eyes, he confirms that though he could have retired at the end of June, 1972, he's going to see this renovation job through. If plans go as scheduled, work will be completed by this December first. The public will have the opportunity to see where their tax dollars are going, Medway High School has served the young people of Middlesex County for many years and this renovated beauty won't have to take a back seat to any other secondary school once her bandages have been removed and the 'new face' emerges. No Grade 9 initiation ceremony will be held at Medway II.S, this year because of the confusion caused• by the con- struction, Medway students are to pick up their 71-72 year books during the lunch hour on Friday Oct, 22. Medway and Dorchester H.S. football teams will fight it out at Medway Friday afternoon, Sept. 22. and See All The Exciting New Ford Products Thursday and Friday Evening At Our Showroom and All Day Saturday At Our Showroom and the Exeter Fair Grounds Pinery OPP remain busy Despite the end of the summer holiday season, the Pinery detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police was busy during the week investigating a total of 34 occurrences. Charges under the Highway Traffic Act continue to lead the offences with 14. Liquor charges totalled seven and five persons were charged on drug cases, Due to unnecesary noise and other nuisance problems, seven camp sites were evicted, Find leak in gas tank The source of gasoline which has been entering Exeter's sewer' system was tracked down Monday when a leak was found in one of the gasoline tanks at Graham Arthur Motors. The tank has been pumped out and will be replaced, Gasoline fumes had been evident in the Anne St, area for some time and provincial of- ficials had been called in to in- vestigate the matter, The problem increased over the weekend and the local fire brigade was asked to pump water into the drain on several oc- casions to clear the gasoline and fumes. At Monday's council meeting, Councillor Tom MacMillan said the officials here to find the source of the trouble recom- mended that local industries be advised of the types of chemicals and solutions which can be dumped into sewers, "He has the impression things are getting in that shouldn't," MacMillan explained, adding that people are probably not aware of the regulations, Cancer fund over the top The 1972 fund-raising drive of the Huron County unit of the Canadian Cancer Society has gone over its $18,500 objective by more than 50 percent, the unit learned Tuesday night at its annual meeting. The unit topped six other counties in the society's Huronia district by raising $29,172 — 57.7 percent more than the target. About 200 persons attended the meeting held at Wesley-Willis United Church in Clinton. Gordon Richardson of Clinton was elected president for 1972-73 succeeding Mrs. N. W. Durst of Clinton who held the post for the past 21/2 years. Other officers: vice-president, Chester Archibald; secretary, Mrs. Gordon Rathwell; treasurer, Harry Merriman, all of Clinton, and campaign chairman, William Barlow of Goderich. Times-Advocate, $epternber 21, 1972 Pane 11 A YOUR CHOICE SPECIAL $3.99 100's $3.95 HUNTLEY'S DRUG STORE EXETER 235-1070 r PALM- WEEKLY COMMENTS 'plastic surgery'. The initial enrollment of just under 600 has risen to 1,000 students, bussed in from the south Biddulph Townline to the north London city limits. Por- tables have been drawn away and placed at other county schools, where the need for them is required. In past years Medway did not have the facilities for a two-year Occupations Programme or any technical training. Students desiring these programmes were bussed to either Sir George Ross or H. B. Beal Secondary Schools, London Spacious, modern technical and occupational shops are shaping up at the rear of the original school and will be in charge of Mr. David Murray. The old brick work has been replaced with an attractive red brick, which will also cover the ad- dition. Mr. "Dune" Hoople, principal since 1961, dreamed of the day that Medway would include: a library resources centre new administration offices a large, modern cafeteria Off to Another World . . . the World of University . . . KEEP 'THEM' INFORMED OF THE NEWS BACK HOME t Open House Paramette Tablets 125's Paramette Syrup 20 oz. 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