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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1976-11-25, Page 29NEW SORORITY PLEDGES — At a recent meeting of the Alpha Pi Chapter of the Beta Sigmo Phi Sorority, new pledges were accepted. From the left are Wanda Graham, Joy Darling, Kenley Campbell, Bon- nie Ratz, sponsor Helen Frayne and Alpha Pi vice-president Marian McCarter. T-A photo BOOKS or YESTERYEAR Provincial educators have been talking recently of returning to older methods in the classrooms. One Exeter Public School grade three student is ready for a change back to the good old days. Monica Speziale is shown with a couple of school books doting back to the 1880's. They were found in the attic of the Speziale home on Carling street. T.A photo RITUAL OF JEWELS — The Ritual of Jewels was renewed recently by members'of the Alpha Pi Chapterof the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. From the left are Darquise Webb, Mary De Boer, Marlene Thornton, Linda Burgess, Janice Brock, Ginny Bowman, Susanne Strang and vice- president Maria McCarter. T-A photo Says phone customers ripped off Sargent wants protection SPARE RATION COUPONS Ready for any future rationing of dos• aline and food are Harry and Ruth Speziale of Carling street, Exeter. They found a number of ration books from 1941 to 1943 in the attic of the house formerly occupied by thestet Mawhinney. T.A photo There were two accidents on Thursday, the first involving vehicles operated by Cecil Willis, Grand Bend, and Antonius Dielemans, London. They collided at the intersection of Highway 83 and Huron County Road 2 and damage was estimated at $2,300 by Constable Bill Osterloo. In the other incident, a vehicle driven by Betty Beer, Hensall, struck a parked car on the Pineridge Chalet parking lot. The car was owned by Arnold Vanderboomen, RR 2 Hensall. Constable Larry Christiaen investigated and set total damage at $50. On Friday, vehicles operated by Jean Haist, Crediton, and Donald Reid, Willowdale, collided on Highway 83 west of Exeter with resulting damage of $800. Constable Jack Straughan investigated. The final two crashes occurred on Sunday, the first involving a vehicle driven by Michael Jeffrey, RR 2 Zurich. He was involved in a single vehicle mishap on Highway 4 north of Exeter and damage amounted to $175. Constable Dale Lamont investigated. In the other incident, drivers involved were Johannes Obbema, London, and Russell Phillips, RR 5 Clinton. Damage amounted to $600 in the crash on Highway 4 south of the Crediton Road, Constable Bill Lewis investigated. During the week, the detachment officers charged 15 under the Highway Traffic Act, two under the Criminal Code and ti a similar number under both the Narcotic Control Act and the Liquor Licence Act. There were eight charges under the Criminal Code traffic section, On Saturday, Wayne and Norman Peters, Parkhill, found two citizen band radios on concession 23 of Stephen. The Blind group pick officers radios, total value Or $950, had been stolen from Grand Bend and were owned by john • Guldemond, RR 1 London, Occurrences Investigated -by' the officers Included the following: three disturbances. seven wilful damage, one break anti enter, one assault, two: thefts, four impaired drivers, and one recovery of stolen property. Car damaged, in area fire VANASTRA RECREATION CENTRE A.R. #5, CLINTON BINGO EVERY MONDAY at 8 p.m. J ACKPOT $200 Mg 15 reg. gartles of $12.00 3 share-the-ealth Debr prizes and' many other specials. Admission restricted to 16 years or over. PAPER BAG PLAYERS of BETA SIGMA PHI PRESENT , The Runaway • Presents Sat., Dec. 11 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. EXETER TOWN HALL. Children must be ac- companied by an adult 25e proceeds towards a community project Party for Wayne' Riddell ,Nov.; 26 9:00 p.m. GRAND BEND LEGION Admission $2.00 Lunch Provided Everyone Welcome If Ontario ever returns fo the Second World War days of rationing, an Exeter couple will have a head start. Recently Harry and Ruth Speziale found a number of food and gasoline rationing books dating back to 1941 in the attic of their home on Carling Street. The ration books in question were owned at that time by Mr. " and Mrs. George Mawhinney of Crediton. The house occupied by the Speziale's was formerly the residence of Chester Mawhinney who is now a resident of Huronview at Clinton. The one gasoline ration book still contained 16 coupons which were each redeemable for one gallon of gasoline for a three month period from July 1 to September 30, 1042. Included in the grocery items. Swimathon at Vanastra Spokesmen for the Vanastra Centre have announced plans for a swim-a-thon to be held Satur- day, November 27. Funds raised Will be used to purchase hair dryers for the ladies and men's change mina. As winter approaches many swim enthusiasts have requested The Centre to supply this con- venience. Participants in the November 27 swim-a-thon compete for trophies and prizes in the follow- ing categories: Trophies-the youngest swimmer entered: up to 9 years most lengths swam; 10-11 years most lengths swam; Prizes-12-14 years most lengths swam; 15-30 years most lengths swam; 31 years and up most lengths swam; most number pledges: most money received, Valuable prizes include a calculatacr, instamatic camera, cassette recorder, binoculars and hair dryer. One prize max- imum will be awarded, To enter the Vanastra Centre Swim-a-thon pick up pledge sheets at the Vanastra Centre, R.R. 5, Clinton, 482-3544. , The Centre has reported good participation in their fall programs. For readers not familiar with Vanastra Centre any type of swim program from lessons, aquafit, to syncronized swimming is available. Eddie Sargent, M.P.P. (Grey- Bruce) recognizing that in the main Bell Telephone renders excellent service and that this government's bungling of anything it touches, rules out nationalization, stated "it is high time that the Minister of Con- sumer Affairs 'takes a stand to protect the Ontario telephone users against Bell's demands for rate increases". A full investigation of this "public be damned attitutes is long overdue", because of the numerous practices which are a Uncle: "Does your new 'coon hound mind good?" Nephew: "Yeti! If I say 'you comin' or stayin"?, he either comes or he stays," rip-off to the captive phone users. 1. Why Bell bills a month in advance in many cases involving millions of dollars and holds the money' in deposit — this in use is called "Deposit Racket". 2. Why 80 percent or residential telephone subsribers could save $70.00 a year by "measured service" — but this is not offered Bell Canada — only in U.S.A, 3, Why a business concern could save $150.00 a year minimum for "Business Measure Service" —but Bell Canada does not tell the subscriber about this availability unless he asks for it. 4. Why Bell Canada charges 20c for a pay phone — 100 percent more than U.S.A. and makes millions on the non returnable 5c overpayment if the customer uses a 25c coin. 5. Why Bell Canada charges $28.00 for a ten foot piece of cord worth less than $1.00. 6, Why Bell Canada charges $1.00 per month extra for a private listing. It is time Bell was blocked by Undertake directory At a meeting November 16 the Huron County Poultry, Pigeon and Pet Stock Association agreed to begin work on preparing a breeders' directory for 1977. The Association first prepared such a directory in 1974, repeated the program in 1975 but not in 1976. It was pointed out that since compiling the last directory there were a number of new members and it was agreed that a new directory was in order. In other business the group agreed to have its December meeting this year on December 21 and to exchange live gifts such as a pair of pigeons, chickens rabbits or waterfowl. Each gift is to be numbered and Members will draw nurribers for the ex- change. The regular attendance drew Was held and won by Donald Dearing of Exeter but since Mr, Dearing was not present another dollar was added W the pot for the next Meeting Gordon Steinacher of Fordwich donated a pair of Red English Trumpeter Pigeons for a draw and the winner was Beet Mills of Goderich netting the club $8.00, Jack Mayheu of Clinton put up a Close of Sumatras for judging and discussion while Henry Haveman had Old English Genie hens for 'similar purpose with Bert Mille Making the placings, A discussion was held using the Standard of Perfection as a guide. our Consumer Affairs frorh asking ' Ontario citizens to "protect their stockholders and make its securities more at- tractive to Investors." The requested rate increases will cost the residential phone user another $7.00 to $8.00 per year — and if they get this, they will be back again next year. So, it is time that a full scale enquiry be held to investigate unethical practices, over- charging, discrimination and to require Bell teeoshow cause" for present usage charge — and to bring them under more tight regulations! Municipalities receive help Community planning study grants totalling $117,177 have been allocated to 17 Ontario municipalities and planning boardS, Housing Minister John Rhodes announced today. The grants are designed to assist municipalities and plan- ning boards in preparing offic- ial plans and zoning by-laws or in bringing these up to an acceptable level. The funds can also be used to prepare zoning by-laws to replace Minister's zoning or- ders to finance planning pro- grams for unorganized munici- palities or for other relevant planning studied, These grants are allocated as part of the Ministry of Hous- ing objective of helping rimniei- *Kies and planning boards prepare sound planning pro- grams. The village of Hensel! re- ceived $5,810; township of Stephen received $5,810; and the village ail Zurich received $2,-956, Six accidents were investigated by the Exeter OPP this week, with injuries being reported in only one of them. It occurred on Sunday when vehicles driven by Patricia Schade, RR 2 Dashwood," and William Schade, RR 3 Dashwood, collided on the 14th concession of Stephen, Both drivers were injured as were two passengers, Danny Becker and Jim Becker, Dashwood, Damage in the accident was listed at $2,000 by Constable Frank Giffin. Seat belts have impact In the nine months ending September 30, statistics show 129 fewer drivers and passengers killed and 9,765 fewer injured in motor vehicle accidents, com- pared to the same period last year, Transportation and Com- munications Minister James Snow reported today. "My Ministry feels and many police and safety officials agree that Ontario's seat belt law and, to some extent, lower speed limits have had a considerable impact on this drop," said Mr. Snow, "even though not everyone is buckling up and many motorists continue to drive faster than the posted speed limits." M.T.C. statistics show that 808 drivers and passengers were kill- ed during the first nine months of 1976, compared to 937 at the same time one year ago, a decrease of 14 per cent. "Even more impressive is the 17 per cent decline in the number of drivers and passengers in- jured, A total of 49,201 people were hurt in traffic accidents through the first nine months of 1976, compared to 58,966 in 1975. That's close to 10,000 fewer in- juries and that's a step in the right direction. "If this trend continues, I'm optimistic that by year's end On- tario will have had the lowest highway death and injury rate in 10 years," said the Minister. Mr. Snow concluded that "our latest figures indicate that almost 90 per cent of all ac- cidents occur when the condition of the driver is normal, when driving conditions are normal, proving to me that if every motorist concentrated on driving safely, we could do even better." If things get too good, it's bad . you can no more blame circumstances for your character than the mirror for your appearance . . what this country needs is fewer people who know what this country needs . . all you need to do to entertain some people is listen . . consideration for others is a principle ingredient in the making of a gentleman. were ration books for meat, butter, sugar, tea and coffee. Each butter coupon was good for purchase of a half pound. One of the sugar books stated that extra sugar was available for "canning purposes" and the canning season was listed as June 1 to October 31. At the same time, the Speziale's found several school text books in the attic. They in- cluded a Public School Grammar book of 1889, History of England and Canada of 1888 and the Ontario Reader, At that time they were the property of Master William Mawhinney, a student at S.S. No. 6 Stephen, better known as the Khiva School. Prices on the front of two of the school text books were listed at 25 and 35 cents, The Huron County Canadian Council of the Blind Blue Water Club held their closing meeting for 1976 at the Orange Hall Clin- ton, with a good number present. A raffle was held by the club. The proceeds go to aid theOver- seas Blind. First prize a lady's purse went to Mrsaej,anyaa Breckenridge of Wingham, se- cond prize a wicker tray went to Miss Arnie Lammie of Hensall, third prize a cuddlybrown poodle won by Mrs. E. Burford of Strat- ford. The prizes were hand made by the blind. A new slate of officers was brought in for the new year. Honorary president: Mr. George Cox, Clinton; president: Mrs. Gwen Watson, Clinton; vice- president: Bert Soothern, Clin- ton; secretary treasurer: Mrs. Donna Webster, Exeter; programme convener: Miss Rachel Johnston, Clinton; press reporter: Miss Arnie Lammie, Hensel]. The meeting was adjourned and Louise Breckenridge con- ducted a talent hour, with each member taking part. A delicious lunch was served by Mrs. George Cox and Rachel Johnston. FREE BUS SERVICE . to the Lc BIN 6d(s) Games Every Wednesday NEW TIMES BUS DEPARTS AS FOLLOWS Exeter 6:25 p.m. Huron Park 6:35 p.m, Centralia 6:40 p.m. Liman 6:50 p.m. Phone 235-0450 FAMILY NIGHT DANCE KIRKTON-WOODHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE Fri., Dec. 3 8-i wildwood Orchestra $4.00 per family tedies Please 84,4 Lunch Damage was estimated at.$400 when a car.caught fire on County Road 2, Saturday. The vehicle was owned by Amy Graham, British Columbia, and she noticed the fire coming froth the motor area while stopped on the side of the road, The Dashwood fire brigade responded. The Exeter Chr. Ref. Congregation will celebrate its 25th Anniversary Nov. 26th at MO P.M. in the CAC, of Exeter. On Sunday Nov. 28th there will be two special worship services celebrating this Anniversary. 10 A.M, led by Rev, Hoyterta, who on this day also celebrates his 45th Anniversary of ordination. MO P.M. Rev, C. Bishop, After the morning service a coffee social in the fellowship hail of the church, Times,Acivocate,..Novembor 25, 1976 Pu 2 Six accidents .invostigateci, only four persons injueed Dear Sir, Despite the prominence given to the Conservation of Energy by the news media recently, very few people seem to take it seriously. It is time that we realized that with the increasing costs and diminishing reserves of all forms of energy we must continue to practice and promote the con- servation theme. For example, we should check to see if our homes require ad- ditional insulation added to the ceilings and whether additional caulking around the windows and door frames will eliminate drafts and help reduce our heating costs. And what about hot water? That convenience alone represents about 30 percent of the energy used in the home today. The important thing is that there must be individual initiative to conserve and the wise use of electricity should be a goal for all of us. We have been told that with our present rate of use, increasing at 7 percent per year in Ontario, we will be facing shortages in 1980. If we can reduce this increase to 6 percent per year, Ontario Hydro's load forecasters believe that we can control the problem. A little thought towards eliminating wasteful useage of • electrical energy will not only cost us less, but assure us of continuing electrical power — a service to which we are ac- customed. Yours sincerely, H. D. Hainilton, P. Eng. 1st Vice President O.M.E.A. Have coupons ready if rationing returns