The Huron Expositor, 1979-12-13, Page 6Etal
T. Alm..A,
Town nerd
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In the early 1870s, a ;mail: h his early
twen#es, used to relax,. ;ht leis ,favourite
dreaming place at his parents:' home at
Brantford, Ontario. He proved. Ig; be more
than a dreamer, though; he was a practical.
thinker and a man of action :as: well. In,
Beaten, ion, he W.as a teacher Of the deaf by day
and an .err i enter with the electrical
•fransmiss' notsoundbynight.
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The result of his vision, experimentation,
and hard work Was, the telephone.
T'storical accounts claire that, even in the
initial, stages of the telephone, its founder -
Alexander Graham Bell - knew one day it
would be invaluable to the world.
The fast telephone communication,`vas
made from one room to another in a
building in Boston in 1886. The first long
distance call also took place in 1870; on
telegraph wires: running from Paris to
Brantford - a distance of eight miles,
Now we can call countries around the
world. ships on the open sea and vehicles;
on the open road, With direct distance
dialing, we can save time and money;. with
the help of the operator, we can, call collect,,
charge the call to our credit card or bill a
third number.
The telephone has becorne integral in
the business world. Some large businesses
and organizations use toll-free numbers,
that long-distance customers can call. The
conference call allows people several v p ole in
different places to talk to each other at the
same time. (If you believe the ads, evena,
barber shop .quartet can, rehearse via the
conference call,)
Design andcomponents are constantly
improving. Callers can turn a dial or push
buttons. We can choose phone in colours
and styles that suit the decor of our rooms
or our own personalities. If we could afford
h, we could have a phone in every room of
the house,
One of the reasons Alexander Graham
Bell was able to conceive the idea of the
telephone was his desire to help the deaf.
This tradition has .continued; 'with the•
µAg`�r19'e ;f
BEA 1
ike.tc talk
establishtnent of aids and services that
melte the telephone available to people
with hearing. speech, sight and motion,
disabilities, The four items most frequently
in demand are supplied without a rental;
fee" while the others include amonthly
charge.
Both Canada and the United, States lay
claim to the discovery of the telephone, but
no one disputes the legacy that Professes
Bell left to the world,
1n April, 1980, Bell Canada will mark its,
100th anniversary. One thing has been
ascertained over the years: Canadians love
to talk, In fact, Canada is one of the most
talkative countries in the•world- at least, .
on the telephone.
Even though I know the telephone was,
invented by a man, I've fallen into, the
habit of referring to the system affection-
ately, and sometimes not so affectionately,
as Ma Bell, Most people seem to.share the
same habit.
My thoughts were less. than affectionate
recently when I, opened a bill that totalled
almost 5300. I .flew to the phone and:
explained to a courteouslady that I bad
been charged for a business phone with, :a
number only one digit .from mine The
mistake was soon remedied. What a
difference a digit makes!
Ma Bell caused a bit of controversy a few
weeks ago, when she suggested dropping.
'the monthly rates and charging for each.
call • local of long distance:.
The rationale was possibly to snake the
people who use the phone most pay for it.
Not only big business would be hurt by•
such a move but also shut ins, who depend
on the phone to make a, living or just to
contact theoutside world. Knowing they
had to pay for each call' would, 1 think;
place an extra burden on :them.,
At time of writing, I haven't heard, a
decision or further details, but passage of
such an idea might. undermine the very
purpose . for which the telephone was
invented;
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1(1,1barc bon No to •
On • T,uesday Mae Smith,
Jean Durst and Eva McCart-
ney .joined' residents Clar-
ence Jackson, Gladys Bright-
rall:. and M. Turnbull' in :a
second game of six -hand
euchre. Thescore ended in a
tie, •one game to 'ourop-
ponenents and a.second well
an the way in Our favour. We
were indeed pleased to see
those thought provoking pic-
tures, shown by Thelma
Bode. We: would all be
interested in seeing such a
'.variety pf beautiful slides by
travelling, to see the scenes
.first hand:
The service opened
with hymn"Tell Me the Old,
Old Story", Reading, Mrs.
McGonigle, The wording was
taken from the old Presby-
terian hymnbook, "The Book
of Praise." Reading, Mrs.
Rapson - • Duet
Mr. and Mrs; Mervyn. Lobb,
Clinton, "Oh How I Know-
Elm."
now•
Him "
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The meetingclosed with
prayer and Rev. Yielding
wished • us. all .a .merry and
blessed. Christmas• as this:.
was his last. meeting before
Christmas. A snack lunch
wasserved.
dormer nein
Honour 11AeCa11s-
Thrity '.five neighbours
from. the 13th of. McKillop
gathered at the home •of
Stewart and: Mary. McCall to
honour them on their recent
move to -Goderich St. North
Seaforth. The McCalls have
spent all their 35. ; years of
married life on their farm: in
•.Mclltillop, The• evening wat.
spent playing • progressive
euchre with winners: 'high
lady, Mrs. Jack McEv✓ing,
high; man, Murray McCall;
low lady. Mrs. John Bylsma,
low man, Walter Somerville
most lone hands, Mary-
McCall.,
aryMcCall.. '
Stewart: and Mary were the
recipients' .of an engraved
it fiver tray and tri -light lamp.
Archie Somerville read the
following, sentiments to the
•McCall,.
We your • 'friends and
neighbours of Leadbury, and
Harlock, are gathered here to
night, to spend a social) time
with you, and to show, in a
small way how we have
enjoyed . and appreciated
your friendship. At a time
like this, . it is hard to find
words to express how much it
his -meant, having both of
you, andyour family as our
neighbours.
You have spent all your
married • life in our
community, and we have
always found you willing to
give a helping, hand when
needed.
We congratulate 'you
Stewart on your progressive
and successful. farming
operation. It. is always a
pleasure to drive, past your
well kept farm, which has
adde d to our community
pride.
We are glad to know we
will still have McCalls in our
midst, and we wish Murray, .'
Sherry ' and family every
.success in their endeavours.
The ladles of this area will
not forget the many
enjoyable outings• they
'shared with you . Mary,:
whether it be ' a church
meeting" bazaar or a bus trip
with the Institute. I amsure.
they always came 'home.
feeling the better for your
company.`
We are going to miss you,
both in our neighbourhood,
but we are happy to know
that you are in Seaforth on
the main road where we hope
to see you often.
We trust, that in ydur new
home there are , many
pleasures in store for you,.
and be assured that the good
wishes of your many friends
go wi :h you.
We ask you to accept these
gifts with our . very best
wishes. r
May the years thalt-.lie
ahead bring good health and
Happiness. •
Signed on behalf of your
friends and neighbours of
Leadbury and Harlock.
Kippen
Mrs. Steve Pine and Sher,
Lynn . Brampton also
attended the Cooper Family
Party,
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Christmas r••••'•�
A pot hick dinner was. the
highlight of the Christmas•
meeting of Eganondville
Lluited; Cburd. 'Women. on
1uesay evenin "
Pec. 4th,
,President "Mrs, Jim Rose
opened; the meeting with a
Poem "Christmas Joy."
Mrs. Leonard Strong led in
the .Installation of the new
;officers for 19:80; past presi-
Senior
bowling
winners
Winners of Senior Citizens:
bowling; were: Ladies high -
Rachel Reihl; second- Win
Murphy; men's high
Charles. Murphy; second
Lew Coyne; winning lane �.
Edith McMillan, Win
Murphy, Wilmer Cuthill,
Charles Murphy,
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dent » Mrs. Jim Rose' press Moore; secretary Ml
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dent., Miss. Florence Elford; Strong; tress w Rpt!
lst .vice ,pres. - Mrs• .I$ert ;McGonigle,
ullett
To nn,
it
Convenors; of Church :isi Development - Mrs. Robt.
Society - Mrs. Ellin Whit- Roberts; World Qutreach., r-
Conve o
more., n rs . o
f ChristVait,. Nlrs, Ken M4mrel Leadership
Development Miss Elva
•Elford.
Social - Mrs. Andy Lunn,
Mrs. Ken Carnochan; Flow-
era, Mrs, :Bill Durst;; pianist-
Mrs, Edna Wilson; Group
leaders - Mrs. Robert Wal; -
on recreation:
It looks, like recreational problems :of the
area are to be discussed soon.
Hullett council agreed: at their regular
meeting to meet with Clinton room, Found'
and neighbouring townships .o discuss, the
problems.
Council approved reforestation on. ;Lot 26,
Con. 10 & Lot 26 Con. 2. lluilding permits for
the following were passed Paul Chamney -
remodel house, John Flynn - ,implement
shed, subject to Township By-laws where
applicable and Huron: County, Health' Unit,.
' Council adopted the Statement of the
Municipal Housing Authority.
Council endorsed the Resolution of the
City of Barrie, regarding their support for
the Premier of Ontario in his oppositon to the
Quebec White Paper,
Tlie resolution of the City of North York,
regarding their resolution: to the Energy
Board of Ed
The Huron County board.
of education in dicated.
Monday it was fine for 19
year olds to drink alcoholic
beverages but not so fine for
them to watch others
drinking:
The board: supported a
resolution from the; Elgin
County board of education
to write a letter to Ontario's
Attorney General expressing.
concern over advertisements,
of alcoholic beverages on
television. The board would.
not support a resolution from
the Elgin board to raise the
,, legal drinking age to 21 years.
of age.
Hey Gents!
Here's a Dickens of a Deal...
Board pricingo„lie}es of Ontario Hydro
l?°
was filed:
Application for Severance: i1B21.0/419 was.
approved and no conditions were attached
but council suggested there be a written.
agreement concerning line fences.
The reeve and clerk signed the 1980=80
agreement with the Seaforth Fire Area.
Court of Revision on the Hellinga Drain
was; opened with the Reeve as Chairman of
the meeting,
There were no objections and Court of
Revision on the •Hellinga: Drainage Works
was closed.
That, we accept the Tile Drain Loan.
Applications of Ken McNairn and Tom,
Cunningham:, subject to Township policy:
and the avaialbility of funds. That the:
accounts be passed as read.
knocks booze aids
The :intent; of the board's.
decision,19 year olds should
be able to decide for them-
selves how much and how
often they wanted, to drink,.
and there was no need to try
to make booze out to, be a fun
thing.
Blyth trustee John Elliott
summed up the matter when
he told the board the people
were supposed to be adults
when they were 18 years old.
He said because of that the
legal drinking age of 19
should not be changed..
But Elliott :added that.
some beer commercials are
""pretty attractive, jingles"
that conduce alcoholic con-
sumption youngpeople Bumph n by Pe P by
showing people drinking and
"having a good time.
Elliott toldtheboard he
couldnot support a re-
solution suggesting the legal
drinking age be changed but
did feel a letter to the
Canadian Radio. arid
Television Commission ex-
pressing concern over beer
commercials may be in
order.
Goderich trustee Dorothy
Wallace agreed with Elliott
claiming the board would be
"barking upa tree and won't
get anywhere" trying to have.
the drinking age changed.
JAM . Mrs, Ken Smith, Mrs.
Thelma Broadfoot, Mrs.
Earle, Papple; Official Board
Rep. Miss. Florence Elford;
Manse Comm. - Mts. Robt.
Tyndall.
A sing song, Of Chrlatrann,
songs was ledby Mrs. Mg
5 t rong, .Mrs. Earle Papple n
group; put en. a skit Tteat
kids and Friends the Same"
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Dor
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Ken Moore
led thers. K
worship service. Christmas
carols - Silent Night, While
Shepherds Watched, and. Jolt
'to the World, were sung..
Miss Florence Elford read
a story "The Woman In
14A and Mrs. Mary .Ken,
nedy read the scripture. •
The evening concluded'.
with erokinole cad. cards,:
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