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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1968-04-25, Page 4• "That's too late" was the comment echoed by two members of Exeter council last week when someone sug- gested that the reconstruction of Main Street may not be completed until Christmas. Many local merchants no doubt share the same opinion, because, as they have pointed out, this is their "harvest" period and they rightly fear loss of business if the street is in a mess during this period. Discussion at a recent Board of Trade executive meeting indicated that the merchants realize the work has to be done and there will be some prob- lems associated with it, but they are justified in their concern that the pro- ject will badly disrupt the peak sales periods of late fall and Christmas. Obviously, now is the time that this concern should be expressed so steps can be taken to overcome some of these problems. Grand Bend council has been suc- cessful in drawing up working arrange- ments regarding the installation of a water pipe line so that work will not interfere with the lucrative summer trade. Grand Bend merchants can't af- ford to have the resort in a mess dur- ing the peak summer months and Exe- ter merchants appear to be in the same position regarding Christmas shopping periods. It therefore appears necessary for the local council to make some arrange- ments regarding this project to ensure that local business can function as nor- mal as possible at its peak period. In view of the Grand Bend situation, this would appear possible if arrangements are made before the work commences. Local businessmen should not suf- fer unduly through the unwarranted delay in this project. Proclamation Town Of Exeter In accordance with a resolution adopted by the Exeter Town Council, I hereby proclaim that Daylight Saving Time WILL BECOME EFFECTIVE Sunday, 2:00 a.m. April 28 AND WILL CONTINUE IN FORCE UNTIL Sunday, 2:00 a.m., Oct. 27 and I call upon all citizens to observe this proclaniation (Signed) J. H. DELBRIDGE, Mayor, Town of Exeter '4. Advocate Established 1881 Amalgamated 1924 Y. ry YOURS FREE! Conklin Lumber's Attractive New GARAGE PLANS BOOK Filled With a Host of Excitingly New Designs Looking for a new garage style that suits Our home to a tee? Then come to Conklin 's and see our wide variety of I, plans. You'll see 1-car, 1Y2-car and 2-car garages . . some with pordhes for out- door living, some With attached sheds for bikes and garden tools some with extra room for built-in storage 'Cabinets and workshop space. Remember You have MORE Going For You When You Deal With The Friendly Guys At Conklin's ... Arid You Can Buy With No Money Down . . LlIMUR COMPANY titatite Exeter, :235,1422 Giond Bead, 238:2374 Aix Concern is warranted Fungi Otd ea ectiol T-A photo by Stephen It was one year ago that this area received the welcome news that the Ontario government would operate the former Centralia air base as an Indus- trial and educational complex, That announcement constituted some of the best news this area had received for many years and it has been followed in a mere 12 months by unequalled development, Just a quick review shows that in the ensuing 12 months we learned that an agricultural college was to be open- ed at Centralia and we've had an- nouncements of five industries at the air base and the promise of more. This appears to have triggered some type of exciting reaction through- out the existing business and industrial community and the development of Centralia, as fast as it is, is having dif- ficulty keeping up with the develop- ment in the area. As an example, over the past 12 months this* newspaper has carried sto- ries about the opening of J. F. Farm Machinery and expansion at Kongskilde Ltd.; there has been a major addition started at Dashwood Industries Limited; a tile firm announced they would lo- It's been a boom ..year Pate near 'Henson; And, only last week Clariadlan -canners Limited started .a. huge. warehouse in Exeter as part of what was termed a long range - expan- aion program for the lOCal The growth in the area has alSO. been reflected in residential construc- tion as well, An Apartment complex. has been started and in the past two months Exeter council has approved. permits for more new homes than we've had for a number of years,. To date this expansion has been easily absorbed and ha$ not placed any area municipality in the predicament of having to provide costly services which are often a burden on taxpayers when expansion comes thick and fast. This area, in general, has kept pace with the changing times in pro- viding the necessary facilities and serv, ices of modern living and the industrial expansion is a tribute to those who guided the destiny of area communities over the past decade. This type of planning must con- tinue to foster the-conditions that make South Huron a great place to live, work and play, Fizzled as centennial project e convert grt. voYes to bottled gas, provide gypranrPpci repairs on ail makes of .,frottleci. gas appliances.. Prompt. .qc .dependable installations • 4 • I • Hoping for that fresh breeze SERVING CANADA'S BEST FARMLAND C.W.N.A., CLASS 'A' and ABC Publishers: J. M. Sot:thee:39, R. M. Southcott Editor: Bill Batten Advertising Manager: Howie Wright Phone 230331 Everything that could possi- bly have been written about the Liberal leadership convention has already been written. But it's Spring, almost, and we have a new prime minister, almost. They're both pretty green, but Summer usually follows. No, I didn't bet against Tru- demi. But I can't see a guycall- ed Winters ever winning an elec- tion in this country. We get enough of that nonsense about eight months of the year. As an English teacher, I al- ways look at names for symbol- ic suggestions. Winters has al- ready been dealt with. Hellyer sounds slightly like "Hell with yer, do as I please." Paul Martin. I think a martin is a small bird. And he sure got it from the eagles and fat- oohs. 11 ut he was a game bird, despite the fact, and deserves a Salute for dignity and courage. (I met Martin years ago en- cumbered by a couple Of plas- tered Liberals from the sticks, and he had the same dignity then. These are the people who let him down, after he'd made gruel- ling trips to Hayfork Centre to speak for some local jerk.) Turner didn't live up to his name. Tough. No turning. Watch out for him in future. He wants it all or nothing. IViacEachen was a •disappoint- ment. lie's a man of intent- 4t, 'Established 103 months of dealing with all the garbage a prime minister must put out. To the constant disgust of my wife and daughter, I knocked J. F. Kennedy constantly after his election. I kept saying, “Sure, he's cute. Sure he has a beauti- ful grin. Sure, he's witty. Sure, everybody loves him, except 49 percent of the U.S. voters. But he's a ruthless politician. When Is he going to 'do something besides charm people?" I feel the same way about our new prime minister. He's clever, charming, rich. He's a bachelor, which probably ac- counts for the rich and charm- ing. I wish him well. I hope he breathes into Canadian politics that fresh new breeze everyone is predicting. But I Wouldn't count on it. Most of the boys in the press gallery touting him as the salvation of Canada Were saying the same about Dief ten years ago. And they'll be the first to start cutting strips off him when he fails to produce im- mediate miracles. Good luck, Pierre Elliott Tru- deau. i think you might just do it, And, finally, goodbye Lester Pearson. I think you were a dandy despite your faults, and I think history will record you as such. class A community newspapers Although this area marked cen- tennial year in a most enthus- iastic and commendable way, having babies apparently failed to gain much support as a cen- tennial project. The annual meeting of the South Huron Hospital Association learned than the number of births declined to 172 in 1967, which is a drop of some 50 percent from the average of 340 births recorded in the hospital's first 10 years of existence. Some of this decline can be traced to the loss of young couples at RCAF Centralia, although we doubt that it is entirely respon- sible for the sharp drop. Comparable death rate figures are not available, but we have reason to suspect that the area's birth and death rate must be quickly reaching the same level and obviously there are prob- lems in such a situation in a country which in fact needs more population to aid its develop- ment and growth. The situation even borders on absurdity in this world of con- trasts. Here we are in Canada with unimaginable untapped de- velopment and our birth rate drops each year; while in many places of the world where no opportunities exist, the birth rate continues to grow and adds to the hunger and starvation of millions. Obviously the situation should be reversed, but there Is little indication that it will be in the foreseeable future. However, if the pill does be come widely used throughout the world, and the tendency to not have families continues to grow, it is conceivable (watch the pun) that the pill may well do what most thought the bomb would— that is destroy the world. Isn't that interesting conjec- ture? * * * * Next time you're tempted to swear at some slow-moving Motorist on the highway, you may have to stop and consider the fact he's trying to do away with his wife. Research into auto crashes in- dicates that the right hand front seat is the most dangerous pos- ition in the car up to 35 m.p.h. Above that speed the greater severity of injury in a crash transfers to the driver's pos- ition. Although niost Commodities have InCreaSed tremendously in cost over the years, this isn't the case With your ear tires. In 1922 tires Cott about $1.67 a 'pound and today when the put- dating power of the &Mar is very Chin .1OWer, 'a pound of tires costs about $1.20. 'Mileage from tires today Is about 10 times as great as in 1222.. • "shes not :daft T "take ri rumor'?" Last week's announcement re- garding the rodeo sounds as though we are in for another top attraction with one night per- formance being scheduled. We also commend the com- mittee for having preliminary events before each show so that' only the top performers will be participating before the crowds. This was our criticism of last year's show as it dragged a bit as too many novices appeared and the action was slowed con- siderably as they failed to catch calves and rope steers. This new method still gives every com- petitor an equal chance but will provide the audience with a fast- moving show. Area enthusiasts may be in- terested to know that a rodeo will be staged in Stratford on May 10, 11 and 12 and if it goes over big, the people in that area will certainly be potential customers for the Exeter show. * * We certainly regret seeing Ted .Wright give up his seat on coun- cil because during his seven years he has certainly served local ratepayers most capably. His ability was apparently noted by most voters, and Ted was always among the leaders in every election he contested. Many discussions on the general well-being of this community were broached by Ted and he returned from many travels with ideas which he spotted in other 50 YEARS AGO Mr. W. J. Statham lost a steel fishing rod on Dunsford's Bridge and Would be glad to get it back again. The Exeter Foundry was sold May 1 to Mr. W. IL Westman of the Chatham Malleable Iron and Steel Works, the price paid being $4,000. That winds up the Exeter Manufacturing Co. There is an agitation on foot to close the business places in town a half day each week during June, July and August. The step is one in the right direction as it will give all an opportunity to' assist in the greater pro- ductiOn Movement. Local banks have been noti- fied of new banking hours to go into effect June 1 and are from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm daily except Saturday on which day hours "are front 9;30 to 12 noon. 'Zs YEARS AGO Mr, and Mrs. Gerald tied- bolt have _ returned home after their Wedding trip. Canadian Canners 'are now pro- grassing rapidly with the eree - thin of the tieW building t0 re- place the one recently torn down. There has been considerable delay 'owing to 'unfavorable weather, The 24th of may has 'been Celebrated in Canada almost as tar back as the Oldest residents can remember and now for the first time in many years On that day stores Will remain 'Open fer business as usual, Rev. IL V. WOrkrnani.geatertli, *as eleCted treSident of 'Huron Presbytery of the 'United Clitircho at the annual meeting. at this. sets April tO, communities and which he felt should be implemented here. Ted always made his points clearly and concisely and, we never heard him raise his voice to get his opinions before coun- cil. In view of some of the shouting matches we've wit- nessed in recent months, this is a manner that other members of council should employ. In his final speech to council, Ted urged members to recon- sider traffic lights on Main St. and also suggested local mol chants were missing the boat in not getting behind this idea. Both points are well taken and those involved would do well to consider them. Dave Cross, who won the area bulletin% award for the Exeter Kinsmen had the following article in his last effort and it bears repeating. It's a poor joke: --When some woman blushes with embarrassment. --When someone carries away an ache. --When something sacred is made to appear common. --When profanity is required to make it funny. --When a little child is brought to tears. --When everyone can't join in laughter. Those are indeed wisewords and ones which most of us would do well to consider. 15 YEARS AGO The local baseball season will open May 18. First game of the Huron-Perth Baseball League will be played in Dashwood on the holiday to celebrate the Queen's birthday. The grand opening of Mc- Knight & Walper Ladies Wear, Main Street, is being held this weekend. Huron County is one of the few in Southwestern Ontario which has almost all religious denom- inations. There are over 20 re- ligions in the county. The Tinies-Advocate is doing a face-lifting job on the front of its building taking in what was formerly The Tinies,Advo- cate building and that occupied by the late Miss Vera Essery as a millinery establishment, 10 YEARS AGO Three Rental' men literally dragged in suckers by the bag- ful from Lake Huron Wednesday morning: Bishop G. N. LuxtOni London, announced this week that Adv. Bren dewies, Blyth, will Sue- ceed Rev. N. D, Knox as rector of Trivltt Memorial Church and St, PaUl's Anglican Church, Hen- Exeter and batlitigioci girls shared top honors for plead solo- ists at Huron County Musk Fee- tival in Goderich thiS week, Marion Carsoadden and Bonnie Heather MCC r ad Shared a ,sn scholarship and theShei4look- Mahhing Rose Bowl for receives ing the top mark of the tostival, iluge crowds lain in d nod Iviarket over the past 10 days to help the fitto celebrate its first anniversary': gence and integrity. But he ran his campaign as though he were running for Reeve of Juniper Junction, and even made a bollix of withdrawing from the race. A pity. Joe Greene is Joe Greene. I've seen him in action before. A dangerous orator of the old school: emotional, convincing, but a pretty fair Minister of Agriculture when you penetrate the verbiage. Sharp Was sharp, and always has been. lie made the right move at the right time, and he's famous for this. Despite a couple of abysmal lapses during the economic crisis. Kierans made a great fight, but who really feels sorry for a millionaire who's going to wind up in the Cabinet, and didn't have a ghost of a chance in the first place, stout chap though. You can't make much of Trit- cleates name, symbolically. How- ever, I think he's just possibly a better choice than that chap called Lafrarriboise from North- ern Ontario. I have a vague idea Laftaznboise means c,TheStraW- berry." And where would we be then, Internationally? Eaten, with sugar and cream that's where. AU I hope is that Canadians won't go sour on Trudeati when the Gallic shrug, the quirked eyebrow and the chiMpanzee's grin disappear after a couple of Published Each Thursday Morning at Exeter, Ontario Authorized as Second Class Mail, Post_ 'Office Dolt, DttaVier and for Paynient bf Postage in Cash Paid in Advance Circulation, September 30, 1967, 4,338 SUBSCRIPTION RAtEse, Canada 45:00 Per fear; USA $7.00 VONOMMik#4010.0%, MIVIMMIZAWAMICAMSEMSOMA,M. • • F i4 4 #