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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1971-12-09, Page 4You can't beat it Shop at home AUCTIONEERS If You Are Planning To Have An AUCTION SALE Let Us Help You Write or 2Dou3a7shalio:od6dell Phone Collect Today 1:0 Jack Riddell D& J RIDDELL fulL.3731.°- AUCTION SERVICE "Get the Highest Pate of Interest on Your Next Sale" We pay 100% Human Interest, FT SUGGESTIONS FOR ALL THE NAMES ON YOUR AP) LIST 4 "This year it finally happened: The stamps cost more than the Christmas cards!" For MEN , Cuff links and tie sets . Watches and Travelling Clocks , Rings . Ash Trays , Barometers , Cigarette Lighters , Carving Sets , Desk Sets , Pen arid Pencil Sets . Rings . Watches . Jewellery , Pen & Pencil Sets . China and Crystal . Silver Sets • Jewel Cases Clocks . Charm bracelets . Diamond Rings . Scented SET Christmas Or th candies, yo „ A . Family / Rings and UNGER Pins .Olin Silver Brown Candy * FOR THE BOYFRIEND • Skinny Knit Sweaters • Casual Slacks ▪ The New Look In Body Shirts • Scarves * FOR BROTHER • Snowmobile Mitts • Sweaters • Blue Jeans Corduroy Pants * FOR DAD A A • Cuff Links • Brut for Men • Tie and Shirt • Belts and Gloves * FOR HUBBY 6 Double Knit Slacks & Shirts • Pyjamas • Winter Coats • Socks it Hats tr A I Be the Best Dressed Man At Your Christmas Party with one Of our fine READY MADE SUITS At the same time, it has created the need for greater human judgement on the part of those who do imbibe before getting behind the steering wheel of their vehicles, A chart issued for guidelines by the Canada Safety Council points out that a 100-pound person has gone over the legal .08 mark after only two bottles of beer or two shots of liquor. It takes only three such drinks for a 150-pound person to pass the mark. And don't think time is on your side if you happen to be at a festive party where you are consuming several drinks over the period of four hours or so. The guide notes that only .015 percent of alcohol is burned up in your body during one hour, so that 150-pound person having five drinks over a period of four hours is still going to be over the legal limit, Of course, drinking and driving has greater implications than just fines and license suspensions. Drinking drivers are responsible for a large number of the fatal and serious injury accidents on our highways. All considered, it is not the season to be too jolly from booze when you hit the road. With the holiday season upon us, those who bring out the liquid spirits to Spread good cheer, should stop to realize the implications of their actions. Last week's issue contained reports that four area drivers had been fined and suffered license suspensions for taking to the roads with too much liquor under their belts. While the fines, were substantial, they are practically inconsequential in comparison to the suspensions in a day when people depend so heavily for their livelihood and enjoyment on driving. The numbers who have lost those privileges during the past year have increased considerably, not so much because drinking drivers are on the increase, but rather due to the fact the breathalizer has given police and the courts some tangible evidence for laying charges and getting convictions. It was never too difficult to lay a charge against a drunk driver, but those who were only slightly impaired often won their cases because proof of impairment was more difficult. That s all changed now. The breathalizer eliminates the need for human judgement on the part of police to a great extent. You won't want to miss it! For the birds Just Received — Shipment of FINE JEWELLERY the handyman can quickly build a satisfactory feeding station. Some of the visitors you may expect to have show up daily are black capped chickadees, blue jays, white breasted nuthatches, cardinals and finches. If a bit of suet is added, it will attract downy woodpeckers. It is suggested you may build more than one station, since larger birds are apt to take over one. The feeders should provide protection for the birds from the family cat and also from squirrels, who will empty a feeder in minutes. Don't neglect the squirrels, but find other feeding arrangements for them to keep your feathered friends coming back. For a small investment, you'll have some enjoyable bird watching for the winter months. There is much concern these days about the destruction of nature and this time of year provides everyone with an opportunit, to do his part to help our feathered friends. With snow such as this area experienced last year, the birds have an extremely difficult task in finding enough food, and many perish. A bird feeder in your backyard is not only welcomed by the birds, but it will bring many hours' satisfaction and enjoyment to all < members of the household and particularly small children whose mother can't always find enough time to entertain during the busy festive season. Bird feeders are available at a large number of retail outlets in the area, and prepared feed is also available. However, and also Colored Crystal Bowls, Vases, etc. Rent our Wine and Cocktail Glasses, etc. for your festive entertaining 50c per dozen per day Better buckle up Legislation is finally catching up with the motorist or automobile passenger who neglects to buckle up his or her seat belt. In some cases persons injured in accidents have had their settlements reduced because they weren't wearing their seat belts. And one insurance company • has tackled the problem from another angle, by offering an incentive to using belts by increasing the amount payable under their supplemental auto accident policy by 25 percent if the injured person was wearing his belt at the time of the accident. The legal cases are interesting ones and if accepted as precedents could go a long way in influencing the average automobile user to change his habits. At least two judges in Canada have found contributory negligence on the part of injured accident victims who were not wearing their seat belts when the accident occurred. In each case the other driver was at fault and the injured could cheaper than just one tooth filling. + + + Isn't it strange than when you want a piece of wood two inches by four inches, you can't walk into a lumber yard and ask for a 2 x 4? For some time, a 2 x 4 has only been 1% by 35/g and now the lumber manufacturers have decided to standardize the size of both dry and green lumber and they've shrunk the 2 x 4 to 11/2 by 31 2. Do you pay any less!? What do you think! + + + When reversing in a dark corner, if you do not have a back- up light, put on your emergency flashers or left turn indicator. The flashing red glow increases visibility considerably. • + + + Glancing through a number of area newspapers this past weekend, we find that where elections have been planned, a large number of candidates appear willing to stand. While this may appear to be a return to more interest in municipal affairs, it may not be so. Reports indicate that nomination meetings in most communities were poorly at- tended. EXETER •t1 51 a A .Ca5Jaaaaaauaasxiava:aa%ax,awaa.laaa3aaagasayaa-we4kamaa4ikka.pi,,ataaataa;aaaaaaiaa,wa,iaaf-at. tqa:0•4!a•weazw:mggercamwatt*,s.af•asst:?,a •=m•olttaa.Ait?,teTamaaa.a?.4.ssiatta?nti Your Headquarters for the, Finest in Christmas Gifts Speaking of dentists, the subject brought to nand our frequent requests to have the matter of fluoridation checked out by the local council. We're not certain they ever reached any conclusion. At any rate a recent publication of the Midwestern Development Council notes there are 15 den- tists in Huron, providing ap- proximately one dentist for every 3,500 residents of the county. Little wonder they're rushed off their feet! Fluoridation, of course, is backed by most dentists. They recognize it as an important part of preventative treatment. We note this week that the Town of Milton is going to vote on fluoridation in their municipal election this year. Of particular interest is the fact that the installation cost of the necessary equipment has been set at around $4,000. One of the dentists in that community was asked what effects fluoride would have on the human body. "There are none, other than the hardening of teeth," came the reply. The cost quoted for Milton, which is larger than Exeter, doesn't appear nearly as high as what some local officials predicted. It's just about $1.25 per person, and that's certainly Jack Smith Jeweller have collected full damages. In one case, the award was reduced by 25 percent and in the other by 10 percent. It must be added however, that to date, more judges have rejected the contributory negligence argument than have accepted it, In view of coming legislation this judicial attitude could change. In Canada all cars built after Jan. 1, 1971, must be equipped with belts. The federal government has recently proposed amendments to the Motor Vehicle Safety Act which will require that all cars built after July 1, 1972, be equipped with a one-minute continuous or intermittent audible warning signal and flashing light, activated by the ignition switch, to warn the driver and front seat passenger when their belts are not buckled. The same system will be required on all cars in the U.S. built after Jan. 1, 1972. MAIN ST. e,1444:46,044 Corned, 4e ewe and co ea ct claw tug dafrisimg. Vt‘eire We have INCREASED our Sales Staff so that we can SERVE YOU BETTER Here Are Some Gift Suggestions From Our Staff . — Listowel Banner Finds out about a rip-off Do you have difficulty in communicating with young people? Don't worry, We all do. I have two of my own, and I teach the critters every day, in droves, and I have troubles. I've come to the conclusion that it's not our fault, it's theirs. We just can't keep up with their ever-changing slang. For years I thought a hang-up was something I'd had during the war. It was what we called the rather delicate situation created when one of your bombs was 15 YEARS AGO At the semi-annual prize-giving banquet held recently at the Ontario Agricultural and Veterinary Colleges, the Mac- donald Alumnae Association Award was won by Joan E. Thomson, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Les Thomson of Exeter. Crediton W.I. held its annual Christmas party for senior citizens Friday night in the community hall. Murray Dawson, son of Mr. & Mrs. Fred Dawson, R.R. 1, Hensall, received the Elston Cardiff 4-H Citizenship Award for the best all-round 4-H member during 1956 at the annual achievement night program, Friday night. Mrs, M. C. Fletcher's Sunday School class of James St. United Church entertained the children of protestant orphanage in London Wednesday night. Winner of the Exeter corn club in its first year of operation was Robert Down, R.R. 1, Hensall, with a score of 924. 50 YEARS AGO Exeter Intermediate Hockey Team has been given the f ollowing grouping in the O.H.A.: Exeter, Goderich, Clinton, Mitchell, and St. Marys. Garnet W. Miners is again to the front with his Yorkshire pigs. He had 15 on exhibition at Guelph Winter Fair and won one first, two seconds and two fifths. He also won the Championship. The Exeter Opera House was well filled both Thursday and Friday evening last, when a local cast of characters under the direction of Mrs. J. J. Dore presented "Mrs. Temple's Telegram" in a most capable manner. Solos were given by Miss Blanche Senior while Miss Margaret Gladman presided at the piano. Others taking part were Mrs. N. J. Dore, Mrs. J. H. Jones, Miss Stella Southcott, Messrs, R. W. Fuke, J. C. Rankin, H. M. Miller, J. H. Jones and H. J. Wenbord, The en- tertainments were given under the auspices of the Citizens' Relief Committee. • \ caught by the tail and, hanging nose-down, fused, refused to drop. I had to land with one of these babies dangling there, one day. One bounce on landing and the aircraft and yours truly went to glory. As you can see, I landed like a featheron a snowbank, but it was a little disconcerting to see everyone on the air-strip flat on his face as I was coming in. Now I realize that I had two hang-ups that day. There was the physical one of the bomb. And there was the mental one: I had sort of a hang-up about being blown up. Now, of course, "hang-up" is almost old hat in younger circles, It means anything from an ob- session to a minor worry. You can be hung-up on the other sex, on drugs, on school work. Another term that is enjoying quite a vogue these days is "rip- off." Basically, it means stealing, but there are milder forms. It can EXIMMigafertIM.;saZ?E74,710NICIPMMV4VMMEZAMIC iYZ;;ZZATrafiksabig4LAtiffg Times Established 1873 Advocate Established 1801 Amalgamated 1924 You won't want to miss being in Exeter this Saturday afternoon to witness the second annual Santa Claus parade. Bill Gilfillan and his committee have been working exceptionally hard on this year's event and indications are that it will eclipse the highly successful event of 1970. The Board of Trade has been billing it as one of Western Ontario's biggest, and we have no reason to suspect their claim is misleading advertising. Bill reports there are about 50 entries lined up at the present and if last year's example is any criteria to follow, several more will show up come parade time. By comparison, London's recent parade had only 18 floats, and while the number of bands is greater than at Exeter, we think it is the floats which really make any parade. + + + Some businessmen buy cheque- writing devices . others marry them. + + + In this day and age there appears to be a lack of people willing to "take the bull by the horns" to help themselves or those around them. It's just a great deal easier to sit back and complain or ask the government or someone else to do it. Not so with a couple of groups in this area. The South Huron Association for the Mentally Retarded, for instance, announced plans last week to initiate a workshop for handicapped adults. This group has already done a tremendous job in bringing educational and social op- portunities to the retarded youngsters in our district and no one would have blamed them for resting on their laurels. Fortunately, that is not their make-up and all citizens of the area should be prepared to back this group in their future en- deavour of providing op- portunities for those who, until now, have been sadly neglected. The same type of enthusiasm and drive is being displayed by the residents of the Grand Bend area in regard to the medical centre. The success of their initial project in erecting the facilities and getting two doctors was most commendable, But they're not stopping there. Work is scheduled to get un- derway immediately to complete the dental wing at the resort and a dentist has already been secured, All this is being accomplished while many other communities in the province are merely sitting around complaining about the lack of medical and dental ser- vices and asking the government to do something about it, + + + Maybe there is something to the reincarnation theory, judging by the way some people come back to life at quitting time. liteitoceferVinesainsoeafe SERVING CANADA'S BEST FARMLAND 0.W.N.A,, CLASS 'A' and ABC Editor — Bill Batten — Advertising Manager Assistant Editor — Ross Haugh Women's Editor — Gwyn Whilsmith Phone 235.13J1 WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE SANTA CLAUS PARADE ON SATURDAY Diop In And Say Hello Thanks for Shopping at McKnights 400 w vamozstitir ..,„„. • . •‘&14204 71410 IS AS 0 .W WSPAASSC (O' Len McKnight & Sons. MEN'S WEAR, Published Each Thursday Morning at Exeter, Ontario Second diats Mail Registration Number 0386 Paid in Advance Circulation, September 30, 1970, 4,675 SUBSCRIPTION RATES',: Canada $0.00 Per Year; USA $10.00 10 YEARS AGO Robin Smith, daughter of Mr. & Mrs, Jack Smith, received the award for highest standing along with her executive secretarial diploma at graduationexereises of Wells Business Academy, Lon- don, Saturday evening, Douglas Wein, who graduated recently from the RCMP training school in Regina, has been sent to Halifax for further training. Grand Bend reeve, James Dalton, who terminates his duties as warden of Larnbton County in January was honored at the annual warden's banquet held in Sarnia, Saturday, The Town and Country Restaurant, Exeter, was gutted by a $60,000 fire, early Friday morning. John Stewart, Ailsa Craig, was guest speaker'-at Exeter Lions "Farmers Night" banquet in the Legion Hall, Tuesday evening. He told about hit experiences in Mexico while attempting to harvest his huge oat crop there, I IARGEX MAIN ST. EX'Mri 285-2320 4iets4,:e awa4.0,44fixt•totomIgzev,,a0432.00 25 YEARS AGO Mrs. J. T. Hern, Zion, recently received a letter from Greece, having enclosed her name in a coat sent in a bale. R, N. Creech, who has served the Board of Education ef- ficiently for many years, an- nounced his retirement this week. S.S. 1 Usborne tHurondale) was filled Monday evening for the school concert under the direc- tion of teacher Miss Wilma Dinnin, and music director, Sam Rennie, Hensall, The municipal council has hired Jack Essery to plow the streets of Exeter throughout the coming winter. Mr. & Mrs. Aubrey Tennant and daughter Judy, of London, are now moved in their new home on Ann Street. Mr. Tennant, for several years employed at London Motor Products, will be shop foreman for Snell Bros. & Co. also mean talking somebody out of something you want, conning somebody into taking something he doesn't want, not providing something you've promised, and so on. My daughter Iim was home from college last week, She was supposed to come home for the weekend, but it was so pleasant at home, and the food was so good, and she enjoyed being spoiled so much that she stayed the whole week, I observed her manoeuvres as she prepared to return, and thought I was seeing a real rip-off artist at work, It went something like this. Please turn to page 5