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The Huron Expositor, 1970-11-05, Page 2the 'liuron (Fxpositor Since 1860, Serving the Community First Published at SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, every Thursday morning by MCLEAN BROS., Publishers Ltd. ANDREW Y. NcLEA1.4 Editor Member Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association Ontario Weekly Newspaper Association and Audit Bureau of Circulation Newspapers Subscription Rates: Canada (in advance) $6.00 a Year Outside Canada (in advance) $8.00 a Year SINGLE COPIES — 15 CENTS EACH Second Class Mail Registration Number 0696 Telephone 52741240 SEAFORTH, ONTAR IO, November 5, 1970 Tragedy Can Be Prevented elA Sugar and Spice by Bill Smiley In the past few weeks, Canada has gone through an emotional catharsis which may yet, despite the bitter medic- the which brought it about, turn a psychotic nation into a strong and healthy one. Our emotions have run the gamut of shock, despair and shame to a deep anger and determination. There is something of the 'feeling of 1939 in the air, a feeling that wild beasts, when they are infected by' a type of rabies, must be destroyed. Canadians, at all levels, have realized that it is rather silly to preach either Christian brotherhood, or democracy, to a mad dog. What we are going through is something that never has happened in this nation before. There have been many crises in the growth of our nation. We had our Plains of Abraham and our War of 1812. But these were fought by soldiers. We had our rebellions in Upper and Lower Canada. Both served a purpose, but they were comic opera, compared to what's happening to-day. If I'm not mis- taken, the F.L.Q. bas murdered more men than were killed in William Lyon Ma- ckenzie's attack on Toronto in 1837. We had theRie 1 Rebellion, a tragic farce for a tragic people, led by a tragic 'hero without a real hope of knocking over the establishment. But none of them came close to the senseless violence, the vicious, amoral destructiveness that we have experienced in this autumn of 1970. The comparison that comes closest, perhaps, is that deadly period in Algeria a few years ago, when the -French with- drew. French Algerians and Arab Al- gerians killed each other with a callous impersonality that shocked the civilized world. a - That was not war. It was assassina- tion. People were blown up at lunch in a restaurant, or attending the theatre. Others were shot down in the streets, for no reason except that they were on the other side. Pray that this never happens in Canada. But it could, unless the nation unites to smother the blaze and deal firmly and finally with those who would throw oil on it. I don't 'want to sound like a Cassandra with hindsight. I don't think it can happen in Canada, But it will take courage, and calm, to prevent it. How did it happen? It is obvious that the government, and certainpolice forces, were caught with their pants down. They were warned by the press and by the actions of the F.L.Q. itself, that this was more than ida little trouble in Quebec." They must have known that this was a body of warped men, and women, dedica- ted to the destruction of Canada. There was ample evidence of the violence perpe- trated by similar groups of fanatics around the world. It demanded swift and drastic measures. Wherp were they? Then, when the horse is gone, the barn door is locked. , The War Emergen- cies Act is imposed. While' a majority of Canadians, in my opinion, would support the government on this point, in the minds of many it has raised a fear, anuneasiness that is not dispelled by government platitudes. This move was like declaring open season on anybody the police might sus- pect, or even dislike. Friends of mine who have lived in police states in Europe are particularly dismayed by it. Incident. . Three police cruisers drew up at the home of a widow with three teenage kids, on the Saturday morning the Act was imposed. Without a warrant, they searched the house for drugs, even examining all her plants to see whether she was growing pot. They found nothing. They took one of the boys to the police ,station and questioned him for three hours. She was distraugttt. Trying times ahead? Yes. But chins up, chaps, both of them. You can't make an omelet without breaking eggs. The rats will scurry back to their holes. And let's hope nobody in power will draw to an inside straight. /.. KRUNCHIESCER t 6. (( ,1,. 's%, "For breakfast I eat Krunchics, Now for lunch I have burgers, fries and shakes at my Drive-In located at the traffic circle!" From My Window — By Shirley J. Keller — I don't very often get me dander up over tangs, but this week I've reached a point where I've had just about all I can take. Yes, I'm on again about the kids ... the teenagers of this nation who are driving so many of us crazy with their mod clothes and their way-out ideas. I've said it before and I'll say It again. We're on a youth kick ... with the kids doing the kicking. But I really don't think it is their fault. I think the adults are running scared . . . and I think we should be ashamed of ourselves. I'm getting plainly fed up with these well-meaning but chicken - livered types who believe you should praise a young- ster but never contradict him; entertain him but never work him; humor him but never cross him. Is it really any wonder that the teenage population is fast losing respect for the older generation when adults can't even issue a simple direc- tive anymore without cringing and cower- ing lest youth. rise up against them? It is obviously against the code these days to expect kids to conform to the ways of society. Naturally the kids are bound to disagree with certain aspects of the Establishment's way of life. It was ever thus. But It is wrong to expect youth to choose the due process of government and law to achieve change rather than to sit-in or stand-down like a tempermental two-year old whenever there's something not to their liking? Is it wrong to expect youth to be chaste when there is immorality and obscenity all around them? Is it really wrong to tell a ,kid he's off base - he's heading out' into left field on a foul ball? I hope it isn't because that's what I tell every teenager with whom I come in contact . .. if I think he or she should hear it. I'm not afraid to crack a few whips and slap a few wrists if I feel the situation warrants it .. . but some people would crucify me for that action just because of an unwritten and unspoken rule which forbids a truthful assessment of youth in general. It is permissable to whisper in quiet, adult parties that some youthful activity is deplorable, that young people are lazy and apathetic, that kids are ungrateful, unto-operative and disrespectful. It is . quite another thing to tell the kids exactly how you feel. Never chastise, say the majority, lest you be chastised. I have., a real hang-up on honesty, I guess. It is a carryover, I suspect, from my childhood when I got straight,' truthful answers to any questions I cared to pose at my parents. There wasn't any hanky-panky. I got the facts . . . right from the shoulder. If there wasn't money for a new dress, I knew there was a tight money situation. If the neighbor got very fat very suddenly, I knew she was carrying an infant in her tummy. If mom and dad had an argument, I knew it was because a four-dollar roast got burned. Today's kids are sheltered from all this . . . and they're protected from other things too . . like being told they should obey society's laws just because they are the , laws; like knowing that lifting a fork, from the restaurant is nothing less than theft; like understanding that life gets .harder, not easier, ,as you grow older and that with increased freedom comes increased responsibility; like finding out that when you are wrong, you admit it and get on with something else; like hearing you are selfish when you have been selfish. The youth of today is more knowledg- able than youth has ever been; yet we don't trust them to understand* the basic rule for a happy life - to give of your- self for others. If you can't get a good look at your- self, how can you satisfactorily straighten your ,tie or freshen your makeup . .. or order your life, for that matter. Where are all the mirrors these days? Remembrance Day Seaforth Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion will observe Remembrance Day with a Service at the CENOTAPH, VICTORIA PARK on Wednesday, November 11th at 10:45 a.m. The Legion extends a cordial welcome to all Sehool Children, Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, Cubs, Councils of Sea- forth, Tuckersmith and McKillop, all other organizations, and the general public, to loin in the Service. Representatives of Organizations who are pre- senting Wreaths are asked to be at the Legion Hall at 10:30 to pick up Wreaths. • The parade, in which all Veterans are invited to take part, will leave the Legionliall at 10:45, headed by the Sea- forth District High School Girls' Trumpet Band, arriving et the Cenotaph at 10:50. Order of Service At the Cenotaph 10:45—Parade to Cenotaph, led by SDHS Band 10:50--"0 Canada" 10:55—Hymn: "0 God, Our Help in Ages Past" 10:59—Promise of Remembrance — Rev. H. J. Laragh 11:00—Last Post Two Minutes' Silence Reveille Scripture — Rev, T. C. Mulholland Prayer — Rev. S. Sharpies Address — Rev. T. E. Hancock Dedication of Wreaths Rev, Cliff. Britton Placing of Wreaths "God Save the Queen" — SDHS Band March Past — Following the Service the Parade will proceed via Victoria Street and Goderich Street to Main Street and south past the Post Office, Church Parade All Veterans are invited to take part in a Church Par- ade on Sunday, November 8th, toNorthside United Churc'h. Veterans will fall in at the Legion Hall at 10:30 a.m. for ser-vice beginning at 11:00 a.m. SEAFORTH BRANCH 156 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION CLEAVE COOMBS GEORGE HAYS President special Events 0 40 Milkweed in November " A needless tragedy in France this week took the lives of 144 young people when they were unable to escape from a burning dance hall because exit doors were fastened shut. The tragedy should prompt everyone associated in any way in the manage- ment of public buildings in which peo- ple congregate to take a careful look at their safety procedures. It becomes too often an accepted prac- tise as public buildings continue in use week after week to take short cuts. Despite the fact that in most cases NOVEMBER 8, 1895. The House of Refuge, including extras will cost about $11,000.. A large amount of material for the re-building of Messrs. Geo. McEwen's flax barn, which was recently destroyed by fire is already on the ground and the building will soon be put up again. The late communion services in the Egmondville Church were well attended and the names of thirteen new members were added to the roll, making 47 in all during the year. We understand that J. B. Weber of Egmondville, is about to engage in the grocery business in Seaforth. James McMichael, president of Sea- forth Bowling Club entertained the mem- bers at a complimentary supper at Flanag- an's Hotel. M. Jordan, of town, has purchased the vacant lot on Main Street between the Expositor Office and Dill & Spear's cloth- ing store from Sydney Jacobs and hap commenced the erection of a new store. John Grieve V.S. is being kept busy these days dehorning cattle, which is now being practised very generally by the farmers. • The Misses Robinson of Hullett are erecting a new brick residence on the lot in Harpurhey which , they recently purchased frOm Mr. Bawden. Wm. Scott, the veteran townsman at Brucefield, is nOw busily engage.' buying all the grain. that comes along,.for which he is paying the highest price. peter McGregor of Brucefield, has purchased a large number of lambs and is preparing them for shipment sending them to the old country. The trustees of Broadfoot's school in Tuckersmith have engaged Miss Bella Aitcheson, of Hullett, as teacher for next year. F. Crich of Tuckersmith has pur- chased the woodshed at Broadfoot's school and is removing it to his farm. A shooting match for turkeys and other fowl takes place in Egmondville and those desiring to get cheap turkeys for Thanksgiving can get them there if they have the necessary skill. The boys from Tuckersmith are making the nights quite lively hunting sparrows. They are being captured in large numbers. Messrs. John Murray and HughGrieve left for Fall River, and new Bedford,Mass with a shipment of geese. Nearly all those who went west on the harvest excursions are now home, the latest arrivals being Wm. Dougall and John Elder. Mr. and Mrs. W. Dickson' of M'c- Killop have. moved into the residence on James St. which he purchased from Mrs. Fred Gales. Kenneth Arment , of the local branch of the Bank of Commerce has been trans;'• ferred to Blenheim and leav'e'S'on Satur- day to resume his new duties. A junior hockey team was organized in the G.W.V.A. rooms. Gordon Hays was appointed Captain, Frank Cudmore, assis- tant, and Chas. Holmes will act as trainer. Wm. Clark and John Ferguson of Con- stance have each purchased a Happy Farmer tractor. John Eckert of Manley had the mis- fortune to break his arm while cranking his car. Harry Bennewelss of Manley has com- pleted his contract in ploughing the150 To The Editor Sir: In our village we have a gentleman, Mr. J. H, Caldwell, who has been a subscriber to your paper for more years than he cares to remember. Yesterday he brought me your September 24, 1970 issue of The Expositor to show me the picture on the front page. It was a pic- ture of a cousin of mine and of the Cairn commemorating the Turner Church at Tuckersmith. Needless to say I was intensely interested as Edward Turner was my gfeatgrandfather. His son,Cyrus,. Came to' Wellwood (the first time) in adequate exits are rovided it is easy to think that emarg ncy exits, because they haven't been needed in the past, will never be needed. The upshot is that doors are sealed or exits become clut- tered storage areas. .In terms of dollars and cents and of administrative convenience such irres- ponsible expediencies may seem justi- fied. In terms of human lives which may be lost there is no cost too great to eiignre that exits are available for use at all times. The 144 young victims in France are proof. acre farm of W. Hoegy with his tractor. Peter Eckert of Manley was in Toronto with a car load of cattle and hogs in the interests of the U. F.O. 'J. Detweiler of Kippen has been on a trip through the Western provinces and covered a wide range of country but says a nice home in Ontario is good enough for him. NOVEMBER, 1945. The slaughter house owned by Christie's Meat Market, east of the old woollen mill in Egmondville was almost completely destroyed by fire. John Regier discovered the building on fire and removed three cattle and nine pigs, but the fire had gained much headway. However, adjoining buildings were saved. 'G. A. Whitney is having the store in his block adjoining his funeral home .completely altered. When the changes are made, he intends opening up a fur- niture, store. Over 150 friends gathered in the Kin- burn Hall to welcome Sgt. Ian W. Nesbitt who recently returned from overseas after five years service with the Canad- ian Forces. During the evening he was presented with a gold signet ring. The presentation •was made by Sam Scott, while the address was read by Francis Coleman. Tuckersmith Township• passed a by- law providing that all children 15 years of age and under must be off the streets by nine o'clock in the afternoon unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Mr. and' Mrs. J. M. Govenlock cele- brated the 61st anniversary of their wed- ding at their home on East William St. Messrs. Don. Stephenson, Don Stew- art, Don Brightrall, Don and Bill Munn, Bud Smith, Neil Beattie, Walter Bos- well and Gordon Wilson, and Miss Jean McMaster, Frances Ament, Mary Ann Carter, Patsy Carter and Joanne Mc- Millan were in London attending the rugby game between the University of Toronto and the' University of Western Ontario. A large number of friends and neigh- bors of Miss Mabeldgreneron gathered at the home of Mrs. 11 Oke to honor her as she has recently gone to Seaforth to reside. Cards were enjoyed and „later Mrs. Oke read a complimentary address and Mrs. Arthur Nicholson presented her with a brooch and ring, each set with rubies. NOVEMBER 5, 1920. W. A, McCall, 9th line of Morris, has purchased a Gray Dort car 'from Sam Carter, Brussels. J. McDonald, of Walton, has finished threshing his flax and reports a good turn out. Sydney Thomson, Brucefield, who has been at the railway station at Clinton, training for a station agent, has been sent to Kincardine. A fire broke out on the farm of Dr. Moffatt of Varna in the driveshed. The la re will be heavy and only partially covered by ipsurance. WM. Luker of Hensall, had the mis- fortune to get his hand caught in the belt of a threshing machine and severely torn. 1878, went back east and then moved to the west permanently around 1880-81. Cyrus' family, with the exception of a son Edward, all lived at Wellwood. He had 3 sons and 5 daughters so there are quite a few Turner descendants TFOUnd here. I would very much like to get 3 copies of your paper dated September 24, 19'70 showing the article about the Cairn and if possible a picture or 2 like the one in the paper. Nora E. Turner, Wellwood,Man. In the Years Agone