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Small Town Newspaper
Find Happiness
In Today's Busy World?
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Yes... It can when it's the best read community
. newspaper around. We're the. paper that ' has
Seaforth and area thoroughly covered.
aren't the Globe and Mail and Seaforth Isn't Paris,
but a pride in our effort to do the best we can with
what we have. •
Happiness is self respect. Our readers' know they
can count on -the Huron Expositor to give them the
news partially, without fear or favour. Even our
critics admit it.
.Happiness is humility --- an acceptance that we
Yes.....Our small town newspanr.. jas found
happiness in today's big, brusque, busy world. Our
readers like our style. Our advertisers like our
readers' response. Won't you join us as an advertiser
or as' a reader, or even both? We know you'll be
happy here, too, T
20—THE HLIRON I EXPOSITPR, MAY 07, 1.976
he rea ers write
hy do i read
Her paper stays in
the house all week
4
etown 'paper?
Reader keeps scrap book .
of Expositor stories
THROUGH THE YEARS WITH HER EXPOSITOR
SCRAP BOOK — Gertie (Mrs. Doug) Ennis was
Expositor correspondent' from Walton for 30 years
and her entry in the hometown newspaper contest
reflects her extra involvement with the paper. Mrs
Ennis is wearing the gold watch that her entry
descrAbes.'She and her husband sold their general
store and 'retired to Seaforth in 1972. Mrs. Ennis,
who was also a correspondent for several daily
newspapers, remembers in 1930 walking to 'the
station through a sleet storm to send a telegram' and
get a scoop in the Toronto Star. (Staff Photo)
How nice it is to get a .chance to show how
much I appreciate my weekly newspaper. I am
always happy when it is Thursday and
knowing the new issue is coming in the mail.
Before I do my shopping, first thing I do, is
look in the paper for special sales. The
majority of the merchants in town advertise in
the local weekly paper.
This makes it very.easy on the townspeople.
Advertising itself is less expensive than a
daily paper. This paper is like a family friend.
Everything you want to know is written in the
weekly.
In •the "coming events" portion, you can,
find out what is going to happen in the coming
week. The sports page gives extensive
information on different kinds of sports ,
events. If you look fora new home, to buy or
rent, you may find several real estate agents
advertising their properties.
Through the weekly newspaper I found out
about the reducing club, otherwise I would
have never known about the existence of it.
So, indirectly, I thank my local weekly for my
loosing 20 lbs. of excess weight.
I can go on and on. When I read about .an
upcoming wedding and you read a familiar
name, you say: oh, yes, that is a daughter of ,
so and so. Or, on the other hand, you read
about an a9uaintance obituary, and you say: I
didn't know he was that old, etc. etc.
Our Hometown Paper is an integral part of
our community - valuable to all readers. it
promotes our feelings of being members of
the large "family" of our immediate area,
which in turn, is closely "related," to our
province, country and the rest. of the. world.
Like a loving parent, it reminds or scolds,.
applauds or encourages to keep us aware of
our commitments and responsibilities to our
fellow man, whether at home or in a far corner,
of our world. It's editorials may be nostalgic,
whimsical, provocative or informative, but are "
always thOught provoking • in whatever vein
they are written.
Reports .of local happenings are given on a
personalized basis, by editors vyliU care, and
who strive to give interesting but not
superfluous detail. Theseenable us to share
each others joys or sorrows, victories or
failures, with a genuine concern for each
other. This . concern contributes to a closely
knit community which supports worthwhile
endeavours for the welfare of others,
Details are written of the resolutions passed
by our municipal government,• to keep us'
informed regarding actions by our officials for
Record. Expositor. Signal. Herald,
Advocate. News. All these words convey a
sense of information being communicated.
They also appear on the Mastheads of many
weekly newspapers, and with good reason.
Since moving from• a large city to a rural
area, I have discovered the importance of
picking up the local weekly each Thursday.
Within its pages I read of all that is
happening, has happened, or will 'happen in
°my town and in the surrounding villages and
farming community. It's all here - births„
weddings, deaths, activities, of clubs, lodges,
organizations, town and county councils, a
word froin Queen's Park or Parliament Hill,
Police reports, and church, school and sports
events.
There are familiar names and faces on each
page - a fellow club member who has made an
outstanding contribution to the community, a
Our weekly paper' is very accurate with the
local happenings, like fires, thefts. There also
is always an opportunity to get articles
printed, on religion, or other important
occurrences. It makes a difference like day
and night, when you read a local weekly or a
daily city newspaper.
When we moved into this town, more than
two years ago, first thing we did, was buy the
local paper. We wouldn't know what we would
have done without it, to find all the addresses
of merchantg and all other necessary offices.
I always enjoy the editorials and letters of
readers to the editor and because one knows
most of the people, it' makes it more
interesting.
There is top much in the paper every week,
for me to recall at the moment. In all honesty ,
I tell you, while I discard the daily paper after
one day, the local weekly is on the shelf all
week. Not until the newissue arrives will I
discard it.
To end this article, I will thank you for the
opportunity to thank you for this fine
newspaper. I know it is not too good to praise
a' particular town's paper but I will say this:
Seaforth does a very good job. I hope to be
able to enjoy this paper for a long, long time.
HennyGlim,
Seaforth, Ont.
improvements, as well as the continuation of
the business of governing our community. I
read these carefully, because it is my,, duty to
be as well informed as possible in things
which influence. progress in our area.
Capsule accounts written by our Members
of Parliament are also studied, so that I may
keep abreast of legislation .which. affects our
province and country as, a whole,, as well as
our relationship with other countries.
Our newspaper keeps us informed of items
and events which are advantageous to us. •
Our Hometown Paper is progressive, yet
also provides a link to the past. As it records
our lifestyle for historians in the future, it also
enables us to' learn and benefit from
experiences of our forbearers.
• It reminds us that now, just as life has
evolved through the generations, we are a
community of individuals' who must commit
ourselves to the Welfare of our fellow man,
world wide, as well as our neighbours -. that
we are -one small link in the family of nations.
Mrs. John Davies
Mitchell, Ontario
neighbour's daughter receiving a 4-H award,
or a rival gardener who has taken top honours
at the flower show.
Besides the neighbourly news, the local
merchants and tradesmen tell us what they
can offer us in weekly specials and year-round
service, and any proclamations affecting us
are prominently displayed..
The editorial page gives the editor's opinion
on a current topic of- interest, and inspires
wholehearted agreement or blilstering
opposition in the next issue's Letters to the
Editor. Other by-lined columns entertain us
'and often offer fresh insights on some subject.
Our Hometown Paper is indispensable, the
heart of a circulatory system that gathers in
everything that interests the community it
serves, and then sends all this information
back to us.
Yvonne Reynolds,
R.R.#2, Kippen. Ont.
The advertisement which appeared in the
April 22nd issue of the Huron Expositor
regarding what the weekly newspaper means
to him or her has prompted me to express my
opinion on "Our Hometown Paper".
Before retiring to Seaforth almost four
years ago I was correspondent for the Huron
Expositor in the Walton area for many years.
I enjoyed compiling the news which was
received by telephone, verbally and written.
This meant chatting with many people in the
village and coTmunity.
When acting as press reporter for various
organizations I took a much greater interest in'
the meetings always on the alert. I found them
more interesting and enlightening which
influenced my life a great deal.
Thursday 'miming was special, we were
always anxious to hear the town news and
s rounding country as Seaforth was our
earest large town.
Usually a number of people gathered in our
general store to and• from the Post Office when
the weeks happenings were discussed sitting
around the old Quebec heater.
Since moving to Seaforth we still look
forward to receiving the paper each Thursday.
Sometimes we are anxious to know where,a
certain fire was, marriages,• births, coming
events, church news, store advertiSements
and etc.
We find the many pictures especially
interesting as it is one wayof getting to know
people we see in church, meetings and other
gatherings.
An item of interest to us, appeared in the
February 13th, 1975 edition under "In the
Years Agone" which dated back 75 years.
(February 9, 1900)
The chOir of Duff s Church assembled at the
home of Miss Annie Ferguson, Walton and
presented her with atutddress and gold watch
in recognition of her services as organist. This
article was of great interest to my husband
and• me as Miss Ferguson was. a special friend
hnd the watch with engraving on the back is in
our possession at the present time.
Miss Ferguson, her mother Mrs. Robert
Ferguson and sisters Jean and Maud were
later residents of Seaforth and members of
Northside United Church.
Our family also enjoy receiving the weekly
paper especially during the year spent at the
west coast.
At present I am in the process of completing
a scrap book containing articles and pictures
. from the Expositor consisting of weddings,
graduation, happy events, tragic events,
4hurch and school gatherings, Seaforth
Plowing Match, winter storms and -many
stories dating back many years.
This boOk is one • of my most precious
possessions which gives me a touch of
nostalgia' when reading it and looking at the
pictures of bygone „days.
The kindness of the' Editor
and the staff was very much.
appreciated. news arriving late was often
phoned in and at times a special trip was made
to Walton to pick up the late news. Being
remembered during the Christmas season was
also appreciated.
I would also like to mention the splendid
work done by the Brussels Post, Blyth
Standard and the Seafo rth News for which I
also corresponded for a time.
hope the weekly papers continue to serve
the communities for many years to come.
This article describes in my own simple
language what the weekly paper means to me
and has meant in the past.
Mrs. Douglas Ennis,
Seaforth, Ont.
Hometown paper makes
people feel like family
Weekly paper is the
heart of the community
Paper .helps ex-resident
compare city and town
This is why I read "Our Hometown Paper"
. Why on earth would anyone read The
Huron Expositor? Those who live in Seaforth
and surrounding area mf doubt get the most
irnmediate benefit from the paper:
As a fort er resident I am interested in
events _concerning people I know.
To just anyone reading the paper I should
think they Would find the results of the
digging of W.L.U. students, intriguing.
An interest in history could be cultivated
from artitles wrtiten about the Van Egmond
people and historical site.
"Sugar,' and Spice"-I never miss. Bill
Smiley with a touch of humour so aptly
discu saes everyday experiences and current •
thorough coverage of the School Board
Meetings a help in comparing the procedures
carried out in our city..
It's great to see the young-people given the
opportunity of participating in spoils and how
proud they must be to have their pictures in'
the ,paper.
The Senior Citizens are also given
thoughtful consideration and 'much
entertainment and activities are provided for
them.
Much of these events are likely planned by.
the able recreation director. I see Mr. Buist's
name often mentioned. .
The Classified Ads are well planned and
mast helpful' to theifiiine town people. • —
ometimes I have a busy Week and don't
read the paper too promptly, but !Always save
it until I have time to give it my full attention..
I might some ,day be lucky enough to retire
Yvonne Bastian
487 Bridgeport Road.,
Kitchener, Ontario,
events.
Schueigler's little essays generally are
worth reading..
The Editor's stories never go unread. I surely -
tan identify with her about how' she felt after a
Week, of camping in the rains 'to this, delightful town -and I stilt will be
Last'stints ier I particularly enjoyed the familiar with it.
actount. a itudefit reporter gave Of a small
town.
,Since IhaVe two Children in seheol I find the