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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1968-05-24, Page 2this Sunday, Wednesday :afternoon and during the evening throughout the week, South End Service Letters to ..the editor List positions .on liquor -vote Sixteen area 'teenagers • were gnePtS of the South Huron and PiStrict. Association, for the Men- tally - 1104700. At. an -educational. conference held, at .ci!,PP1PYt on Saturday,, IN't457 11, Robert Dpbns, Diarme.Qice and P.etb .PaSSMOre from Exet er, Anne RaMer, Thelma Ramer and Dorothy Farewell IMP Zurich," Gwen Fielsbeiner, Naomippcock and Lied?, Haugh from Crediton, P'Areine MCQart• from Huron Park, Linda SnngSter nrid. Anne Keys. from If ensall and -Sirsan, -McCann, Cora Van:Rag ancl pan, line pre)) from Dastiwood, Also attending the conference were Mrs. Lorne •passigiere, of Exeter, Mrs, Margaret Purdy of Forest, Mr, Garnet Dauber rep- resenting the Exeter Kinsmen, Mr. Ron lieirnrieh, president of the area association, and Walter Fyrierienult, campaign and public - .ity chairman. • There were approximately a total of 250 high school teen- agers in attendance. The South Huron group was recegnized as being one of the largest attend- ing and one that came the farth- est, and a rousing hand of ap- plause was given them for their interest and participation. Carveyor — Continued from front page Carter Engineering Limited, the parent company, is present- ly working on the design of anew electric car, and their first mod- el has been undergoing tests for the past 12 months. Alastair Carter, head of the firm, has designed the car with two, 12-volt batteries and a 10 horse power electric motor cap- able of attaining speeds .up to 45 m.p.h. and a range of '70 miles before it needs recharg- ing. Bill Green was enthusiastic about the new vehicle, pointing out it cost about $700 and could be operated for about one cent per mile. It's designed as a "town car" to be used for short trips, and it can be recharged by plugging it into any electrical outlet. In addition to this car, Carter Engineering have also come up with what has been described as a major breakthrough in elec- tric car design. The secret of the new car is a combined engine and brake system which fits with- in the hub of each wheel. It is so light that it can be carried by a man in one hand. The car stole the show at last year's Motor Show. Mr. Carter feels there is a good market for limited mileage town cars powered by electric- ity. "Within five years I expect to see about 250,000 on the roads in Britain", he told the London Daily Express last year. He already has orders for the new cars and his engine is be- ing looked at carefully by manu- facturers of electric lawn mow- ers. Mt. Carmel holds shower Miss Carolyn Hall left Monday to visit her sister Peggy and brother John Hall in Vancouver for two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ryan at- tended their granddaughter's wedding last Saturday in Petrolia the former Miss COnnie Good- acre, Mrs. Winnie Dignars, London, is visiting for a while with her sister, Bernie Madden. Mr. and Mrs+ Don Mahoney and daughter of Hespeler and SiSter Theresa Mahoney ofStrat- ford spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. John Mahoney. Sister St. Michael of Brescia College, London, was a guett With her sister, Mrs. Mike Ryan Sr, and family on the weekend. sister Rita and Sister Anna Dietrich, London, Brescia CO1- lege, spent last weekend with their mother, Mrs. Christina Dietrich arid Louis and their families, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Houlihan and Mr. and Mrs, Jack Houlihan; Sarnia, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Houli- han of Exeter, visited last week end with their mother, MrS. Kath- leen Houlihan and Jim. MISS Jane McCann of Mother- house Academy, London,spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Wm McCann, Mr. Larry McCann of Kit, Chener visited his parenta on the holiday weekend, Mr. and"Mrs. Lawrence McCann and family. Miss Judy Ryan arid Joanne Dietrich, London, Were weekend guests with theit patents, Mr, and Mrs. Henry Wilflin and Seri Hill; of Blatt and liticharci Treiber, LOndon PariShaVe Con- lege, visited ,over the Weekend With Mrs, Frank Trainor and tardily, A Shower was held and well attended by over 160 guestS and arranged by close neighbors lait Monday evening in honer Of mies ;'Fancy Ryan RN and held in the Scheel gymtorierti. NancY'Sthree bridal attendants assisted her in Opening her gifts. Mrs, detain Regan read the bride's addreSS. A short prograth was arranged far Witettaltirrietit. NaiicY thanked each giver And invited &Oath' to visit her in her 'Mitre histfie In Winnipeg. finch was terVfitt by 'friends. Liquor vote continued from front page Exeter for the past two Months are eligible. In the 1968 voting, question number four was the 'only one to gain a majority, but it fell short of the requited 6d perCent, The vote for the sale of liquor with meals was 'MS percent in favor. Dining teeth permitting the sate of beer and Wind Only re,, telVed stpport, froth 48.2 percents the merits beverage rob Mired 35.2 percent, the beVerage room per- thitting women liag118 percent and the cocktail lounge received sup- pert front 46,6 percent, Main St. —Continued from front page purchased and the project failed to get approval. He said the pipe Would cost about $60,000. Councillor Joe Wooden said the chance of the projed not going thrbugh Was "very remote" and preseeted a motion asking the PUC to reconsider purchasing the pipe in view of the strike threat, The motion carried, but t he Mayor said he didn't think the PUC would change their mind about ordering the pipe before the project received final'ap- proval from the department of highways, Wooden suggested there would probably be no difficulties in selling the pipe if such a Situa- tion did arise. In other business, eoutiellt Decided to construct a storm drain from Exeter FUrniture to Main St, to alleviate flooding in the Vidal factoryi Were advised that Sarn8Weitt, er had submitted the lowest bid for the Sandert St. East sanitary seWer arid had Already Started Work. The tenders were opened at 'a special meeting last week. Debated the cost of fire and Wind Insurance on the her Se barna and grandstand and bitted the Matter over to RAP. Increased Salary for election deputy-returning officers to $15 a day and $13 .for poll Clerks. The former figuret Were $10 and $8 respectively. ikeeve Derry Beyle ontabted the neW tigittet, saying he would do the work at the pre- vious Wins award Miss Sandra Snider, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. LarrySnider, Exe- ter, has been awarded the Ivan R. Smith fellowship in cancer therapy and will work at princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto, for the summer. Persons dumping refuse over the gate at the Exeter dump may end up having to move it if the garbage can be,identified. On questioning from. Council- lor Ross Taylor, Monday, it was stated that garbage being dump- ed over the locked gate is' be- ing inspected to see if the own- ers can be identified. One such party has already been determined and has clear- ed up garbage he dumped over the fence. * * * Drivers in Exeter should be on the watch for changes being made in traffic signs at several street intersections. Council this week approved changes in bylaws calling for the removal of all yield signs and the erection of stop signs. Intersections where stop signs will be erected are as follows: Andrew and James, William and Anne, William and Gidley, Al- bert and Sanders, Senior and Sanders, Edward and Sanders, John and William, Pryde and Sanders, Andrew and Welling- ton, and Anne and Carling. This is the first time signs, of any description have been installed at some of the inter- sections. * * Dog owners are advised that council also approved a bylaW for the execution of an agree- ment with the London Humane Society, whereby the latter will start picking up loose dogs in the community. The new service was opposed Approve permits for 10 persons Council passed 10 building per- mits at Monday's meeting, but again many were for minor alt- erations and renovations to exist- ing buildings. One permit was approved for Floyd Rhude to build a new home on William Street behind the Pentecostal church and Gregus Construction received approval for malting an addition to the home of Councillor Joe Wooden. One member asked if he Was building a swimming pool, and while Wooden said he wasn't, Mayor Delbridge was all for the idea. "i could put a diving board out my window and use it," the Mayor stated. Other permits approved, sub- ject to inspection by the build- ing inspector, were as follows: W. E. Bentley, to shingle roof at 178 Anne; Hank Gosar, to re- place window for larger one at 359 Marlboro; Harvey Pfaff, to rail a verandah at 3'76 Edward; Jelin E. Johnston, to renovate house at 203 Carling; Morley Phillips, to build a carport at 149 Huron East; Mr, Kendrick, to shingle roof at 174 Andrew; Milt Keller, to dermaliSh fernier James Wedge house at 83 And- rew; Ken Broom, to move gar- age from wedge property to Mill Street. Given degree Dr. Walter Johns, formerly of this community, and president of the University of Alberta in Ed- monton received an honorary de- gree of Doctor of Laws at the spring convocation of Waterloo Lutheran University, Kitchener. He also gave the address. by Councillors Dobson, Taylor and MacGregor, but still re- ceived the necessary support. The three members doubted the service would be effective and also noted the cost of $1,000 per year was high. It will be implemented on a three-month trial basis, but as yet it is not definitely known when it will start. Members of council arrived at the meeting to find one stray canine tied to one of the doors in the town hall. The animal had been caught by Councillor Dobson, and its owner picked it up later in the evening when contacted by po- lice, Local residents will have to put up with pot-holes and dust for a -while yet it was indicated at the council meeting. Works superintendent Jim Paisley pointed out the night temperatures were still too low to facilitate work on the roads, He repeated his statement of two weeks ago that surface treat- ment just wouldn't hold when it was so cold, and C ouncillor Newby said he had seen the same suggestion made by the engineer in London. It was reported that the firm doing the work will come at an hour's notice as soon as weath- er conditions are favorable. to mark 90 One of Exeter's oldest resid- ents, Rev. C. W. Down, will be celebrating his 90th birthday with a quiet family gathering at the home of his daughter Mrs. Wil- liam Kernick at 93 Mill St. Ex- eter on Sunday. Rev. Down, who retired from the United Church ministry in 1945, is in good health and is a keen obServer of current events. He feels the upcoming general election is a crucial one and would expect another minority government. On general affairs, the retired cleric said "We're in a crisis in the economic situation at the present time. The cost of living has got to a dangerous peak. If a stop isn't put to this inflation a slump could occur. When asked of his opinion of young people to-day, Rev. Down said, “The vast majority of young people have pretty good notions of where they are going: I'M not a pessiniist in regard to young people. The hope of society is with them and I have faith in Rev. Down, an active walker Until about a year ago, spends a lot of time reading and enjoys television. Traditierially a sup- porter of the Toronto Maple Leafs, he was happy to see Mont- real win the Stanley Cup. He was born on the Down home- at litirendale in 1878, was pear At the last meeting of the. Official. Board of James Street United church, the Minister was instructed_ to state his personal views on the vote in Exeter on Monday, May 27, for additional litleor outlets, and to print them in the church calendar and. offer them to the local press. Ntoe yeare ago Exeter, with Huron ,and Perth rounties, voted to be brought under the authority and administration of the Liquor Control Act of Olitnrie. We were, I think, the last area in Canada to change from The C anada Temperance Act, It was the belief of many pep- pie who voted for the change that the Ontario Act would giVe a tighter control locally of the sale and consumption of liquor. Shortly after the vote the Brew- er's Retail Store and the store of the Liquor Control Board were built here which made the purr chase of liquor legal and con- venient. At the same time liquor be, gan to be widely advertised. Every TV screen in town be- came a salesman for liquor as an essential part of sports events and social occasions. The ad- vertising shows only the attrac- tive half of the total picture. It is clever and it is persuasive, "to be in the in-crowd you must drink". Nine years ago there were problems. Today these problems have increased rather than less- ened. Law enforcement is one of them: the weekly list of court cases, traffic accidents in which liquor is involved, the discarded beer bottle on road and street and picnic and parking spot, and underage drinking as indicated by our recent school survey, all show that the promises of control made nine years ago were im- possible to keep. Another kind of problem, one which ministers are more fre- quently involved with, is the per- sonal tragedy that follows hab- itual intemperance; the alcoholic, the broken home, the home that struggles to keep a happy front to the world but where there is misery, fear, strife, no love. Nine years ago the people of Exeter voted for liquor outlets. On Monday, May 27, they will GB council — continued from front page least three bands, one of 70 mem- bers, will be part of a mammoth parade that is planned, Reeve Wassmann said the Vic- toria holiday was a decided suc- cess at the popular summer re- sort. "The .police did a good job and the crowd was better than the weather. If this is an indica- tion of what's to come we are in for a good year. The weather wasn't with us this past weekend but the visitors were." years ordained at James Street Church in Exeter in 1908 and served pastorates in Saskatchewan for 28 years. "The time spent in the West was the best part of my ministry and my biggest thrill was inpre- paring young people for Church membership," said Rev. Down. In addition to Mrs. Kernick, he has one son Jack who lives in Toronto. REV. C. W. DOWN Stanley clerk heads group Melvin Prahanl of Ertkceftettl was elected president of the Bur- en County Municipal Pfficers' Association at its annual Meet , ipg in Seaforth WetieSday. He succeeds Allan Campbell of Sea- forth. Other officers: first Vice- president, Mrs. Minnie Noakes, HenSal4 second vice-president, Wilmar Wein, Creditonitreasur- er, Sherman Blake, Goderich; secretary, John Berry, Goderich. Directors; W, H. King, 5rue- sets; Elgin, Thompson, Klippen; Ivan Haskins, Gerrie. vote again on the question of more outlets, They should think well pn the record of the past nine years and decide if still more outlete is • likely to improve it, Rev. S. Ernest Lewis DOWN inrif NGI I` TREAT YOURSELF TO A NO•FROST REFRIGERATOR —FREEZER /i0 before you become upset over another messy defrosting job, or tackle another sticking ice tray, or pry apart packs of iced-up frozen food, or become frustrated over the lack of storage space and endless trips to the store, see the new "NO-FROST" refrigerator-freezers now on display at your local appliance dealers. They're bigger, better, never frost-up and never require defrosting ... ever!!! EXETER PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION R. E'. POOLETi Chairman H. L. DA VIS, Manager Phone 2.154350 Commissioners M. A. Greene J. H. Delbridge *********************A* RUSSELL ELECTRIC REFRIGERATORS & FREEZERS EXETER DOMINION HARDWARE • TRAQUAIR'S HARDWARE ADMIRAL REFRIGERATORS EXETER & FREEZERS 2364511 FISHER'S HARDWARE BEATTY REFRIGERATORS & FREEZERS EXETER 235.2190 Piss/ 2 TIms*A.Fivocifto May 24, 190 ()forded Association hear youth delegates • CUSTOM KILLING .CUTTING toeket-tOeital by the month of Wag PRONE 2373471 DASIAWbOO During the morning session,. the young peePle heard Piro Ralph button, Prest4eAt 0 t4- Youth Croup, 11400404 _Association, For The Mentally Retarded, speak on ways that teen-agers can help mentally retarded teen-age rs lead a more nseful and happy Mr, Buttpn mentioned, 410 teen-alters have a tremendons resotir ce to help underdogs, Helping the mentally retarded children and teen-a.gers, is an excellent challenge to yopth, be- cause it enables the youth to be involved. Some of the valuable activities that teen-agers can pro- vide for retardates it to teach them social graces, such as danc- ing, dining, dating and other so, cial forms of etiquette. Teen- agers can take retardates bowl- ing, swimming, skating, hiking and to sports games, In the afternoon, the guests were privileged to hear Dr. S. J. Koegler, noted Psychiatrist and Psychologist, and Superintendent of the Mental Retardation Centre, Toronto. The topic of Dr. Koeg- ler's spell-binding address was, "How Come You're So Smart?" Dr. Koegler traced the develop- ment of the human being, begin- ning with a layman's description of the human cell, the function of the chromosomes and genes, fer- tilization of the egg and the development of a human being. Dr. Koegler stated that the reason why we are so smart is that we had great people for an- cestors. He stated that retard- ation basically is the result of damaged chromosomes, The damage is caused in most cases by radiation, infectious diseases during pregnancy and the influ- ence of drugs, especially the drug LSD, He also stated that three out of every hundred child- ren born will be retarded. The conference ended with the Walkerton Folk Singers leading the audience in several popular and spirited folk songs, while Dr. Koegler accompanied the group on his accordion. The funds from the recently launched Flow- ers Of Hope campaign, enabled the area Association For The . Mentally Retarded to sponsor this vital educational conference for our area's youth group. The value of this educational conference for teen-agers is be- ginning to bear fruit already. Five of the SHDHS girls who attended the conference are writ- ing a 700 word major essay on mental retardation in conjunc- tion with their health education course at the high school. A meeting of the South Huron and District Association for the Mentally Retarded was held on Wednesday evening at the Exeter public School with a very good attendance. The main feature of the even- ing was a movie film, titled, "Children Unlimited", which represented the over-all prob- lems of mental retardation. The film showed institutional and home care. Miss Linda Haugh of Crediton, one of the student guests attending the educational conference, re- ported on what the conference meant to her. Linda is one of the students writing a major essay on Mental Retardation at SHDHS. Mr. Elgin Bock representing the Exeter businessmen, report- ed on the "Flowers Of Hope" campaign returns. The returns so far, are very gratifying, and reflect the spirit of the people toward the cause of the mentally retarded in this area. Next month's meeting will be the last one for this season and will be one of the most interest- ing. The South Huron and District Association For The Mentally Retarded will have as their guest speaker, Dr. Murray L. Barr, ProfesSor of Anatomy, Univer- sity of Western Ontario, and win- ner Of the award sponsored by the Kennedy Foundation on Mental Retardation for his work and re- search into mental retardation. Dr, Barr Will give anilluttrat- ed talk, titled "Chromosorrial Causes of Mental Retardation". The talk will be printed in inter- esting and easily understood lay- man's terms, The public is cordially invited to attend this very interesting and informative meeting. The South Huron and District Association is endeavoring to have other prominent Speakers on Mental retardation speak to the members and the pnblic, at fu- ture meetings. This is in keeping with their endeavor to objectively inform the public into understanding and accepting mentally retardedpeo- ple in our area to help them where possible to lead a More useful and happier lilies. pear Sir In connection with the refer- endum qn the question of liquor, beer and Wine outlets to be de., sided by the people of Exeter on May 21 of this: year, Eseter todOstrt4 DeveloPtnetttP wishes to advise the People of Exeter of its view and o on record as favouring a "yes" vote. our organization Is strictly a_ non-profit organization formed to Pronlotn and assist industry in the Town pf Exeter and in the area surrounding Exeter.. The job of the Directors of this organization is to attempt to parsuade industry to locate in Exeter by showing them that Exeter can offer as much or more than most municipalities and that it would be a good Place to establish a business. Exeter Industrial Develop- ment has been contacted in the immediate past by persons in- terested in establishing a motel business within the Town of Exe- ter. There is definitely more than one group that has shown desire to build and operate a motel or motor hotel with din- ing facilities and with facilities to handle meetings of local ser- vice groups, sales groups and the like. These groups won't make any final commitments to build here until they know that they can get proper licencing. They have in- formed us that they would require at least two of the five types of licences to be voted upon next Monday. To operate profitably they would require a dining lounge licence and a cocktail lounge licence. These groups have indicated that unless they can have both of these licences it is not ec- onomically worthwhile to build the facilities above mentioned. Exeter Industrial Develop- ments is most anxious to have a motel, diningroom establishment located in Exeter. This would of course increase the Town tax assessment and the Town would share in gallonage tax assessed against the liquor outlet. This would put more money into the Town's pocket. The establishment of such a business in effect creates another small industry and provides em- ployment for six or seven more people. This creates more busi- ness for all the merchants in Town and would add to the total retail sales here. If there was a lounge estab- ishment in Town more salesmen and tourists would be stopping over in Exeter and this again would increase the general busi- ness of the Town. In addition to the economic gain there is certainly an added convenience that a motel or motor hotel in Town with the proper facilities will provide. Such an establishment would provide a place to hold local meetings for service clubs and organizations of all types, As it is now, most of these organizations hold their meet- ings out of Town. An example of this occurs in our own Exeter Industrial Developments group. We hold monthly meetings but do not hold them here in Town be- cause there are no dining room facilities. For the reasons stated, Exeter Industrial Developments i s strongly in favour of a "yes" vote at the forthcoming vote, and questions. Our organization feels that the establishment of a business as we have already described is ab- Solutely necessary to the pro- gressive growth of the Town of Exeter. Signed, EXETER INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTS Larry Snider, Chairman peter L. Raymond, Secre- tary Council briefs Just beware! Retired area cleric F=RESH SPARERIBS 554: COLEMAN 'WIENERS is Les. 3.99 'LUCKS' ,DOLLAR HAG BREAD 3/65 tAliki5 .11OWL 2 d2. JAR DRESSING at iCHIQUIto BANANAS 2 Lbs. 294 OTHER tOttiALS 'ON HAMA1LL Nrchp*!...Thyr BRWAL,KNOT 1).1A MON 1). "'Insured foco lifetime" At W ILSON'S JEWELLERY 8" Gifts Exeter Pi0a5ing You Pleases 235-0505