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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1973-05-10, Page 4C0,41 Nefft Zegted The Only Candy That Is Better Is Another Laura Secord Don't Forget . • . . We Also Carry A Complete Line,of • Perfumes • Cosmetics • Toiletries, Etc. BE SURE TO STOCK UP ON . FILMS and FLASHBULBS For Mother's Day Photos MIDDLETON Drugs PHONE 235-1570 EXETER Manager Phone 235-0530 e ti? tr Wilson's Jewellery OPPOSITE EXETER POST OFFICE Remember Mother This Sunday Wat A recent survey shows most major cor- porations now have a man or committee charged with handling such issues as con- sumerism and ecology - social responsibili- ty, in-short. This trend should be encouraged when the company is really taking an interest in its social responsibilities. It should be ex- posed for what it is when it is simply cor- porate "window dressing" to improve the image of the corporation. Watch for signs that companies you do business with are genuinely interested in the good of the society at large. Is the com- pany willing to step out and help - in a sub- stantial way - social improvement, or does it stick only to an annual handout to the United Appeal, worthy as that may be? The private sector has a long way to go. For instance, Canada's top 100 corporations donate less than one percent of their pre- tax profits to charity and take almost no direct interest in the programs they do sup- port. This is the finding of a $100,000 study financed by the federal government. Business should be withdrawn from cor- porations that will not take their eyes from the profit sheets. The business should be transferred to firms that demonstrate social concern, especially in their day-to- day operations. This small but growing group is to be applauded. Contributed Lots of forked tongues At times it would appear that Indians in this country are so accustomed to their role as the downtrodden of the earth that they just want to stay that way. Despite a great deal of mismanagement and indecision, governments in Canada are trying to better the plight of the native peoples. But the In- dians demand the right to administer the funds provided and then they do some pret- ty ridiculous things with the money. Last week a story emerged which Shakes our crinfidence the present hand- Mit policies. The Ontario treasury provided &grant of $70,000 for Indian youth projects in the area north of Sudbury, but it seems that a sizable chunk of the fund went to provide expenses for a group of Indians who took off for Wounded Knee, in the Dakotas, so they could get into the protest act out there. Nobody, including the American In- dians, are certain what all the protest is about at Wounded Knee. A certain body of redmen south of the border totally disagree with the ones who are sitting out the seige. And in any ease Canadian Indians have no quarrel whatever with the American government. Indians in Canada are as violently dis- united as are their American counterparts. They fail at every turn to agree on their needs .and aspirations, The only point, on which they are united is that whatever aid ,, they receive is subject to criticism or out- right rejection. In many ways it's a tragic situation. After centuries of neglect, white society is prepared to do something about the plight of native peoples. However, if every gesture of assistance is treated as an insult, the mood of brotherhood may dissolve in disgust. —Wingham Advance-Times Let's ge t enthusiastic Planning for Exeter's centennial is in the "home-stretch" stage. In less than two months, the celebrations will have concluded and will become part of the other history which has accrued over the past 100 years, The question arises as to whether most citizens are seriously thinking about the part they should be playing in the activities and celebrations. For instance, have you decided upon a personal centennial project which will serve as a reminder of the community's milestone? It can be as simple as planting a centennial tree. You can also enter into the spirit of the occasion by putting some decorations on your place of business or residence or perhaps by planning a special centennial "clean-up" to improve the overall appearance of our town. The centennial committee can also use your assistance in advertising the June 29 to July 6 celebrations, Get out your list of ad- dresses and make sure relatives and friends from distant points have been advised it's going to be a good time to come home and renew acquaintances. It's also time for businesses and private citizens to be planning entries for the centennial parade. The list could be extended, butsuffice it to say that time is fleeting and the lack of enthusiasm being shown by most residents is rather disheartening, Corporate responsibility t takes a Mother's Love to make a house a home, A place to be rem embered, no matter where we roam ... It takes a Mother's Patience to bring a child up right, And her Courage and her Cheerfulness to make a dark day bright . . It takes a Mother's Thoughtfulness to mend the heart's deep "hurts", And her Skill and her Endurance to mend little socks and shirts . , . It takes a Mother's Kindness to forgive us when we err, To sympathize in trouble and bow her head in prayer . It takes a Mother's Wisdom to recognize our needs And to give us reassurance by her loving words and deeds ... By Helen Steiner Rice PLEASING YOU PLEASES US Reduction is inconceivable "Forget it, nurse!" Bill talks to the Queen We're planning to go to England this summer. Last summer we planned to go to the Maritimes. Last winter we planned to go to Barbados. Two summers ago it was a trip across Canada, The plans are great but the performance is nil. I'm not sure whose fault it is that the Smileys never get off the ground. I blame my wife, She hates getting ready for a trip. I sometimes think she deliberately broke her ankle last summer so she wouldn't have to get ready. She naturally blames me, because I don't get everything laid on in time. She may have a point. I don't like super organization, I like to just take off and wind up wherever the fates take me, with as little baggage as possible. She likes to know where she's going to lay her head at night, and likes to have "something decent" to wear on every occasion that might present itself. That means three sui teases. It also poses a big problem for this summer. I just know that C.W.N.A., 0.W.N,A,, Editor --Bill Batten — Assistant Editor "Women's Editor —. Phone 05-1331 when the Queen and Phil hear we're going to be in the U.K. there'll be an invitation of some sort waiting for us at the Dor- chester or the Savoy or the Dirty Duck. Trouble is, what sort of affair will she invite us to? If it's a lawn party, that means for my old lady a long summer dress, big hat, white gloves. And for me, a tough decision - whether to wear my white sport shirt or my blue one. But what if it's for dinner at the Palace, as it probably will be? That's another kettle of fish and chips. It would mean a dinner dress and different shoes for the boss. I could manage a black tie and if it was extra formal, I'd pin my Canadian Spam medal to my shirt, I can just hear the dinner conversation a bit fluty and high- bred but sort of chummy. Rather like the Pope trying to draw out the parish priest. The Queen. "How delightful of you and your charming wife to do us the honour of coming to din- ner. Have you been in England before, Mr. uh Wiley?" Me. "Yes, your Honour, uh, your Worship, uh, Queen. I fought for your old man in the last war. Guess you were just a kid." Queen. "A kid? Really? Ow, Ow. yes, I see. Your American sleng is sow refreshing, And you were one of those gallant lads from the dominions, who fought for my father, King George the Sixth?" Me. "Just a minute Queen. That's no American accent. It's Canadian, And they told me his name was Mackenzie King, not whatever you said." Queen. "How quaint. And you were decorated, I see, That must be a medal for outstanding valour pinned to your, hu — I say, that is a striking, uh — shirt?" The Duke. "It's a ruddy sport shirt Elizabeth. They all wear them," Me. "Oh, no Queen. They gave these out with the rations, All you had to do was be conned into joining up," The Queen. "Conned? Rations? Yes, of course. Now, we'd like you to have a wonderful time while you're here. It's lovely this time of year in Scotland. Right up at the top. As far as you can go," Me. "Matter of fact, Queen, we thought we'd stick around London a while and get better acquainted. Maybe me and Phil here could do a couple of pub- crawls, while you girls got together and talked about your rotten kids and stuff." The Queen, "Ow, Now, I mean ow, yes. That would have been lovely. But ectually we must gow to Canadar this summer, Frightful bore, but there it is." Me. "Yep, you must get sick of having to be polite to ordinary people. And it's a brute for heat over there in the summer, Especially on the prairies." The Queen. "Quite. And now, if there's any little thing my husband and I could do, please don't hesitate." Me, "Well, let's see. You're the Queen of Canada. Right? Right. Well, look, There's this school board, see? I'm a teacher, y'lcnow. If you'd just write them a nasty letter. Why, I've got one Grade 9 class with 38 in it, Just tell them to lay off persecuting me. Oh yeah, And would you call our neighbours, the Dalrymples, and Make sure they're watering our lawn?.. My wife. (Silently and under the table. Kick, Kick. Kick). Anyway Buckingham Palace won't be any prObletn. But what are we going to wear when we duck over to Northern Ireland to see Uncle Frank, who has asked us out in his fishing boat?' I think I'll have my wife dress in green, and wear something. orange. At least one of us might survive, facilities and services for youth, while in the next two decades we will have to give more con- sideration to people in the "middle" age. Rather than build schools and recreation facilities for children, we will have to turn our attention to the interests and requirements of older people. It's a subject on which each of us should be deli berating . . before a crisis situation arises from inattention to the changing emphasis in our social structure. It's a topic we hope to pursue further in this newspaper in the immediate future. + + + If you happen to be heading out for holidays in the vicinity of Edmonds, Washington, hope you don't get into any accidents. Or more importantly, if you do, pray that none of the fourth grade students irom, that .community„ are, on hand to administer first, aid treatment., Their teacher recently con- ducted a test on first aid and some of their remedies are as follows: ' For head colds: Use an gonzier to spray the nose until it drops in the throat. For Nose bleeds: Put the nose lower than the body. For snakebite: Bleed the wound and rape the victim in a blanket for shock. For fractures: To see if the limb is broken, wiggle it gently back and forth. For fainting: Rub the person's chest, or if it is a lady, rub her arm above the hand. For asphyxiation: Apply ar-. 50 Years Ago At the Quarterly Official Board meeting of the James St. Church, it was decided to engage Mr. Roy Goulding of St. Marys as organist to succeed Mr. Gray. The ladies of Caven Presbyterian Church put on an entertainment in the church on Thursday that was laugh provoking from beginning to end. It was called "The Spinster's Convention", On Sunday morning last while Mr. and Mrs. George Ferguson and their two grandchildren were attending church, fire broke out in their home on the 2nd con- eession of Usborne and com- pletely destroyed the building. Most of the furnititure was saved. A large portion of the business section of Ailsa Craig was wiped out by fire Tuesday afternoon. Eight stores, five residences, skating rink, telephone office and several barns were destroyed. 25 Years Ago An inspection tour of the RCAF Station at Centralia on Thtirsday was made by a number of weekly newsaper men Of the district in a large Dakota Airplane, Rev. M.E. Reuber, minister for the past six years of the Zion Evangelical U.13, Church at Crediton has been transferred to the New Hamburg charge, A deputation of residents on Main Street waited on council, eomplaining of continued noise late Saturday and Sunday nights, Council promised action. John A. Cowan, Blyth, haS been appointed police chief for the village of Grand Bend and began his dutied May 1, Students Of the Exeter sehools, business men, clerks, pedestriana and others saw thernselVeS in the movies et the toteleaimeslinveate SERVING CANADA'S BEST FARMLAND CLASS 'A' and ABC Advertising Manager .- Ross Haugh Susan Greer ,Magis•i0,1i• • :mom. messsa Times Established 1873 Advocate Established 1$81 Amalgamated 1924 Published Each Thursday Morning at Exetero Ontario Second Class Mail Registration Number 0386 Paid in Advance Circulation, March 81, 1972, 5,037 SUBSCRIPTION RATES1 Canada $800 Per Year; USA $10.00 Falv:inwazz: If you'll pardon the play on words, the drastic reduction in births in the area is almost in- conceivable. Last year, there were only 109 births at South Huron Hospital, compared to an average of 340 babies per year in the hospital's first 10 years of operation, Statistics would be difficult to assemble, but we imagine the area must be very close to a "zero growth rate" in that the number of births is identical to the number of deaths in one year. It may well be that we are below zero! This would certainly explain why Exeter's population has not increased substantially in recent years, despite the vast amount of new housing units which have been completed. A drive around the community shows clearly the many new homes and apartment buildings which have been completed in the pastfivel years and there is sign of rthis new--ecinstructithr: waning to ,any measurable'''. degree. ' It would be reasonable to ex- pect that with an average of three persons in each of these new housing units, the population should have increased by over 300 in the past five years. The fact that it hasn't may well be reflected in the drastic decline in births and the fact that we are below a zero growth factor as far as birth-death statistics are concerned. + + + There are, of course, many aspects to be considered in a zero-or below zero-growth factor. For one thing, the average age of the residents of the community increases, and it therefore becomes a necessity to change our way of thinking. For the past couple of decades, we have been concentrating on Aga tificial respiration until the victim's dead. . Shades oof Florence Nightingale! 15 Years Ago Highland Hill Dairy, Exeter, has amalgamated with Exeter Dairy Ltd. The new plant will operate under the name of Exeter Dairy Ltd. William D. Schaefer of Newton graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in Guelph and will be associated with the practice of Dr. Norman Amos at Kirkton. Exeter's grand old lady, Mrs, Ann Carling, died quietly in her sleep Monday morning in her 97th year. She was Exeter's oldest resident, A federal health grant of $7,000 has been approved toward the cost of construction of the new nurses' residence for South Huron Hospital. + + + During municipal elections, we often point out to area voters the necessity of attracting can- didates of top notch calibre to run for the various offices. If you've been reading some,of the items in this newspaper during the paSt couple of weeks, you'll understand more fully the requirement of having intelligent and conscientious persons handle the responsibilities entailed in administering public bodies. The budgets being approved by some of the groups in Huron are almost staggering. Huron county council last week passed a budget slightly over five million dollars, while only the week before, WC, ".• countnselapppOtd approved budget:of inore -than 12 million. 4! Municipal councils are now dealing with expenditures anywhere from a half to three- quarters of a million. In short, operating these public bodies is big business, not- withstanding the complex decisions that have to be made from all other aspects of their operation. Unfortunately, they've become so large and complex that most ratepayers have neither the time nor the ability to dissect the budgets to see if the monies being allocated are cut as close to the bone as possible. They have to rely heavily on the integrity and interest of their elected officials. Exeter Opera House Friday evening. Bonus Interest May 1 to May 15 Money you move to a Special Savings or a Regular Savings account at Victoria and Grey Trust at any time during the period May 1 to May, 15 will be accorded 4fult , ihtet6st•'(Special Savings '5 Regular Savings 4%) from May 1. This up-to-two-weeks bonus gives your savings a substantial boost ... if you act now! VG The senior Trust Company devoted entirely to serving the people of Ontario. VICTORPI and GREY TRUST COMPANY SINCE 1889 RON COTTRELL to Years Ago South Huron District High School Board will receive an increase in grants from the Ontario government of at least $17,000 this year. Ontario Department of High.. ways will construct a new curve in No. 21 highway at Greenway, Stephen township council learned Tuesday night, PC C.E, Gibbons, who has been in charge of the OPP here for the past nine years has been promoted to corporal and transferred to Lindsay. PC George Mitchell will take Over the detachment. Jerry Hoffman, 20, of RR 3, Zurich, died 13 hours after his car wrapped itself around a stout maple tree east of Kippen Saturday evening. DashwOod Men's Club has raised X152 for the cancer campaign this year, More than 50 pereent over the previous year.