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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1974-03-21, Page 4zit Po of editorial opinion March 21 ▪ • .04 y rte out of season MOO recent barometer reading of that Wet& Climate in which we now exist is tie largely unruffled composure of the Seith•ral public over the latest fad -7 -streak - log. Instead of getting all worked up about nudity in public places, MOO of us merely shudder at The stupidity of anyone who picks the cold months of Ale year to run around in his bare pelt. When you stop to think about it, society's reaction to nudity, --or, on the other hand, to clothing—is based far more on custom than on morality. Because middle-aged and older pftople are the product of the rigid conserva- tism of the Victorian era they still believe that the human body is a shameful thing—something to be hidden under layers of cloth and plastic. However, clothing, or its absence, is a relative factor. It all depends on what common practice has been over the years. When the •first American missionaries went to Hawaii in the middle years of the last century one of their earlieSt objectives was to teach the natives hoW wrong it was to skip about in their sinful Okedness. It is Interest- ing to note that the inhabitants of the islands found the Americans disgusting because their heavy, black suits and dresses Were totally unsuitable for the climate and as a consequence they were perpetually smelly, n� matter how often they bathed. In our part of the world we are pretty unrealistic about the connection between clothing arKI Morality. In our grandmother's day 99 "decent" woman would dream of appearing in public without two or three underskirts—garments which were never Seen by the male eye, plus a pair of "blowier's" to guarantee guardianship of the feminine honor. Compare that sort of re- galia with scant few ounces of fabric re- quired to clothe a lady today—and yet the vast majority of scantilly-clad wives and mothers can justly claim as much moral rectitusle as their grandmothers possessed. We recall a verse which aptly describes the changing patterns of society in regard to clothing. It went: "In days of old, when nights were cold, it took three fleeces from the fold to clothe a lady fair. But in these days of jazz and bob, a little silk worm does the job—with time galore to spare." That little ditty, of course, was penned some years ago. Now even the lowly silk worm is unemployed. Yes, we agree that streaking is a pretty silty gesture. All the details of the human body are quite familiar to at least half of the World's population --depending on whether the streaker is male or female. On top of that, a fairly high proportion of the opposite sex are reasonably well acquainted with both sorts of human structure. But it is a healthy sign that the streakers aren:t really shaking anyone,. up tOo seriousIV. They simply prove that idiocy knows no bounds. Restrictions are necessary The limitations placed on ' property owners by the passage of zoning by-laws are a necessary; though at times ,irksome, result of increasing population density. When our forefathers" came to this country land was often free for the.taking, or at the worst was so cheap that the penniless immigrantfrom Europe could acquire undreamed of acreages. That day, hir,vever, has long since departed. • The old premise that "an Englishman's honle, is his castle" no longer applies. The property One occupies for either residence or business lies ' right beside sotneone .else's holding and What the first man does on his., piece' . territory is bound to affect his neighbor. If a service station is built in the Middle Of a' quiet residential block the value of all the real estate in the area declines, se it is only right that the service station owner should ,, be .,,prevented from opening his •busineSsthat ,PartiCUlar location. . , „ Zoning bYlaWS-are designed to look into, " .. • 4:'/Tryci-ow f,iv ; !I .1 ; Big towns, like big businesses, tend to acqtdre a habit of wanting -More than their fair share .• Not long ago Sineof the Godericti residents who • are promoting a plan to create a Million:dollar-PIUS sports • centre in that town, suggested that all the people in Huron Should get behind their pro- ject and help to finance it. , We stilicarist figure out why they think the residents of roral• and urban •communi- ties as far as 45 mites from the county town would feel obliged to share in the cost of such an eXpenSivel and ambitious undertaking. True,: the promoters are talking about year-round Swimming, tennis and other sports 'facilities, in which expert training could,be given to promising young athletes. • Even so, a very small percentage of young- sters is so' athletically outstanding that transportation to • Goderich would be advisable on a continuing basis. At last week's meeting of Huron County Council in•the county library people pressed for the erection of a building, in Goderich of course, to house the books and offi-ces of that department. the future and to prevent haphazard de- veloptnent which will eventually lead to problems for the entire community. When our populations were smaller and there was less demand for the land on which homes and places of business, were to be built the question of orderly development was not so urgent. Even so, most towns in this area still bear the consequences of unplanned growth in the early years. We find factories operat- ing in what should be shopping areas and repair shops in: residential sections. Enforcement of .zoning bylaws will inevitably lead .to some biffer arguments, but in most smaller communities the general rule has.been to apply the regulations with common sense. Established businesses and residences are seldom required to move to new locations. Rather the bylaw is applied when new structures or sale of the older Ones , WITH A BIG SMILE and a Warm handshake, 11 -year-old Billy Lynch thanks Prime Minister Trudeau for his pur- chase of the first sheet bf Easter Seals in Ottawa. The young, Belleville lad, Ontario's "Timmy" for 1974, flew tothe capi- tal where he and the Prime Minister visited a "stuffing bee" and spoke to hundreds of volunteers busily engaged in stuffing campaign envelories with Easter Seals and appeal letters inpreparation for the huge mailing to prospective donors in the area. To meet the changing needs of more than 13,000 handicapped youngsters throughout this prov- ince, the Ontario Society for Crippled Children must raise $1,800,000 during the campaign period 'which runs from March 14 until Easter Sunday,- April 14. MrS. Luther, of led the chriatiall Wornen'a Club tiOng serviCe Stinday eVeniatia the chapel- With a goad attendance ef residents. Volunteers from the Clinton Christian Refonned Church were on hand for Wedaesday's Me-, tivities held in the normal -care lounge, with old tyine and Irish music' provided by NOrman Spier, Jerry Collins and Terry Gibbs. A group of ladies from the Bel - more Presbyterian Chtlrelis vialt- ed the .Rome ,on Tuesday after- noon and provided a prograM and refreshments, Mrs, George Nickel 4ntroduced the following . numbers: a devotional period taken by Mrs. Ken Dickson and Mrs. Don MCAtiam; Mrs- Ebner Jeffrey contributed two poems and led a Sing song accompanied at the piano by Miss Evelyn Dick - Son; a rhythm band of six ladies entertained in a half hour of music and fun, with instrumental and vocal, numbers. Alvin Smith a close friend of the group, thank - Mrs. W. Peacock hosts meeting of Blonde UCW BLUEVALE Mrs. William Peacock was hostess to Unit One of the Urdted Church Women on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Charles Mathers had charge Of the worship service, taking as her theme, "To have a friend, be one". Mrs. Carl Johnston, secretary -treasurer, read the minutes and financial statement. An invitation from the Presby- terian WMS to attend their • Easter Thankoffering meeting on April aid 8:15 p:m. was acknowl- • edged. Mrs. Richardion, missionary, will be guest speaker. • ore informotion neede Plans were made for the UCW • Thankoffering meeting to be held in the Sunday School rooms on April 7 at 8 p.m. Charles Proctor will show slides of a recent trip he eijoyedoverseas. The ladies and t eir ,husbands. --.„4 b9t4in• Vihitechurch United vand BIud vale Presbyterian Churches have been invited to attend. Members were reminded to save their good used clothing, bedding, dishes, pots and pans to be serit in a bale the latter part of • April. The ladies spent the afternoon° •quilting a water -lily quilt for Mrs. Peacock. • . • • occurs. In the course of time the Various— • • zones will contain only those classes of usage Says councimem , for whj,ch., ftley Ilav* been tiesignateck qvc- 1, p,,. :4 r. rov tis spread it out " • ;' In both instances the very logical' ci;unter-proposal was made that existing buildings at. Vanastra, south of Clinton, should be purchased. Firitreason, of course, , is that much Jess money would be required, and secondly, that the Clinton, location is Much closer to the centre of the cOurity than is Goderich. Centralization has been the theme song in recent years, and it does offer advantages' over the provision of services by widely dis- persed units. Centralization, however; always seems to bring with it grandiose dream's ofempire and the urgent need to spend huge sums of the public's money on new buildings or the costly renovation of older structures. New offices and additional office -holders proliferate and the common sense judgMents of the ordinary folks who managed quite successfully to look after their own affairs for so many years are no longer good enough. The experts. take over and the citizens are left with only one responsibility—finding the money for the whole magnificent scheme. Is beef really cheap? The federal government has announced it will pay a 7 cent per pound subsidy to beef cattle growers in order to offset the hardship they are suffering because of the lower price of American beef coming into Canada at present. The intention of the subsidy is to provide the beef cattle farmers with an "adequate" return for their labors and at the same time to protect the Consuming public from outra- geously high meat prices. Do you suppoSe the government is trying to kid us or is actually kidding itself? That seven cents a pound, which will amount to about two and three-quarter million dollars every week will be paid, not by the govern- ment, but by the taxpayers—the very same people who buy the meat. SO, the beef will certainly cot Canadian families the extra seven cents. The only difference is that the bonus will not be paid equally by all of us. The ones who still believe it's better to work than to live on relief br unemployment insurance will pay ten or eleven cents extra and the indolent will get thebenefit of our bounty. 1,0 Poor old St. Pat Sunday was his special day. . . and the songs of old Ireland filled the airwaves. Saint Patrick was remembered in ,song and story as was the land in which he liained so much fame. If he can still look down on the human scene he must surely be enduring an agony of shame for the children of his beloved Ire- land. It would be hard to find a place on this earth where hurnan folly has ever been de- monstrated on such a cruel scale. THE WINGHANI ADVANCE.TIMES Published at Wingham, Ontario, by W•naer Bros. Limited Barry Wenger, President Robert 0. Wenger, Seeretary,Treasurer Member Audit Bureau of Circulations Iternbc41 Canadian Community N'ewspapers Assoc. Ontario Weekly Newspapers Assoc. SUbteription $10.00 pee year. Six months $5.25 To United States $12.50 Second dna Mall Registration No. 0821 Return postage guaranteed Aida .conki 'tri nibeie • e a air, e once more reiterated their belief that if Ontario Hydro Would make known their intentions con- cerning possible nuclear ex- pansion in Huron, the county could use -the information' to the Stan Paquette speaker for family night BELMORE — The Women's Institute held its annual Family Night in the Institute Room Wed- nesday evening of last week at 8:30. • During the business portion of the meeting, Mrs. MacAdarn re- ported a workshop to be held in Teeswater on April 8 and Mrs, Metcalfe reported on a new kit- chen to be installedin the com- munity eentre. Mrs. Eadie reported a profit of $220 on the variety concert: Guest speaker, Stan Paquette, assistant agricultural repre- sentative for Huron County, spoke on family farms, evalua- tion days and capital gains tax. A good crowd came to hear his interesting and informative talk. Cancer kits were distributed, collecting to be done in April. Lunch was served by hostesses, Mrs. Wallace, Mrs. Bos and Mrs. Jeffray. 06ettad 604. Advance -Times Wingham, Ontario Dear Editor: In a recent report, from the Chief of Police, to Town Council, it was noted that the town police investigated a report of shooting muskrats within the town limits. Not only is- this a dangerous practice, hut also -illegal within the limits of the town. All trappers who may trap Or hunt muskrats.,,, riave been in- formed of this, by letter, from the Wingham District office. If at any time there are occur- rences of this nature, we would like to be informed at the time, so that we could investigate. Our phone number here is 357- 3131 and we, would be glad to assist in any manner, to stop this practice, within the town limits. • Yours truly, W. Dan Mansell District Manager 'aim/Wit& mM brief Nit Silineivharinig-' tratitig discussion, it was learned that since last month's .council meeting there has been no fur- ther communication from Hydro regarding the ' unofficial an- nouncement that a miclear plant is planned within 20 or 30 Miles of Goderich. Reeve Everett Mcllwain ad- mitted he got "a little carried away" while speaking to council last Thursday. Reeve McIlwain said that in . his opinion, there were "some irresponsible state: ments being made" in connection with ,the announcement. • "There is no point of just ob- jecting forobjection's sake," said. 1VIcIlwain. "Farmers don't want to go back to pumping. water by windmill. We're dating- more hy- dro all the time. It is a necessary item. • It is needed by all in- diistrv." Mel:twain said there was a lot of talk about loss of farmland when "in actual •fact, land was, not lost". He advocated knowing more about Hydro's plans as well as cooperation between Hydro and the people of the area. Warden Bill Elston said that in hip opinion, the main problem was that farmers are not receiv- ing enough financial considera- tion from Hydro when lines cross their land. WHITECHURCH CLUB Miss Nadine Farrish was host- ess for the meeting of the White- church club with the leaders, Mrs. Walter Elliott and Mrs. Arehie Purdon, in charge. The president, Kathy Purdon, opened the Meeting by repeating the 4-H pledge, Minutes were read by Mary Lou Milligan. k The roll call, `a useful piece of storage we use in the bedroom', was answered by the members. The topic, "A place for every- thing and everything in its place", was discussed by Mrs. Arehie Purdon as were the gen- eral rtiles for good storage. Mrs. Walter Elliott also discussed storage. It was decided to name the club the Whitechureh Susie Qs. • At the next meeting, at Mrs. Elliott's home, a lieauty counsel- lor iS Scheduled td be present to give the group a lesson. Roll call will be answered by giving a health habit which contributes to your complexion. • Afternoon, unit meeting FORDWICH -- The Afternoon Unit held their March meeting in the Sunday School room on March 14th. The Worship service. was taken by Mrs. Warren Zur- brigg and Mrs. William Clyne be- side a worship centre of daffodils and the Open Bible. The theme of the meethig was "Stewardship of . Time and Money". Mrs. Clyne read scrip- ture. Mrs. Zur,brigg gave a meditation on Stewardship and an article on Gratitude. The business was conducted by Mrs. B. Agla, unit president who welcomed the ladies. The roll call was answered with "What Stewardship Means to Me". Mrs. William Wilson reported on the Huron -Perth Presbyterial • held recently at Mitchell. Guest speaker was Miss Lenora Beswetherick who was introduced by Mrs. Jack Wilson. Her topic was Stewardship under the headings Money, Time and Talent: Mrs. Bruce Agla thanked Miss Beswetherick and closed the meeting. Lunch hostess were Mrs. George Pittendreigh, Mrs. V. ‘Galbraith and Mrs. C. Sotheran. Molesworth WMS MOLESWORTH — Mrs. John Brush was in charge of the Bible study at the Women's Missionary Society meeting held in St. An- drew's Presbyterian Church, Molesworth. "Mission Means?" was given by Mrs. W. D. Campbell. Plana were made for the Easter Thankoffering when Rev. George W. Sach of Grorrie United Church will be the speaker on April 10 at 2:16 p.m. in the &web parlor. Mrs. William Simpson .was hostess with Mrs. Rey Vogan and Mrs. William Willoughby as help- ers. The meeting closed with the W.M.S. purpose in unison. Luna was served. ed *hoe* taking part, for tho„, Plon*ant afternoon, on WIWI Of the residents. The "Over 00 Clubs* Met on Wednesday afternoon with 22 members answering the roll call, Mrs. McAih joined the group to ploy some piano numbers, with Ta1171:it°4anand Irishiseleethsuirecitabtrens1417Y Bob Rutledge, Volunteer, Mrs, Wallows, helped with the Aso, tivity and maim were supplied by the kitchen staff. Members of the Clinton Hinette Club entertained the ladies of Ground Floor North and Centre to an Irish tea on Thursday after- noon. Hosts for the event were Carol Finch, Carol Bowker, Laurie Daw and Maxine Memo\ Mrs. OrvatStorey, of Seaforthi, arranged and directed an Irish program for "Family Night". Mrs. Gladys Van Egmond at the piano, and Nelson Howe with violin, accompanied the artists and played some Irish melodies. The Seaforth Junior Farmers danced two numbers; with a duet, trio and a group of eight girls step dancing. Clark John- ston, of • Wingham, sang some Irish songs and led a sing -a -long with vocal. duets by Susan Van Esmond and Karen Farquhar. Mrs. Leyburne, who was born in Ireland, expressed the apprecia- tion of the residents and visitors. Spivey 01 Brussels was 11 viottor with Mr. and Mrs. ittoasi Wilson anel Miss Shaeil Blake of Blyth visited last Tues- day with UM, William „ fyir, and Mrs, George/4i John- stonof London spent the weekend !Atli- their Parents, Mr. and Mr. Robert Grasby and Mrs. Laura Johnston. Mr. and Ws. Mervin Karges, ath line of Wallace', visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hibberd, 8-elmore CoOgrAttliatiOnS to Mr, and Mra, Edward Horton whose 501h wedding anniversary was on March 12 Mrs. Alex Songster and Miss Mae Johann visited Sunday with Mr. and 1Virs. Wilfred Johann and sons. Mines Ulla 'Oil and Vicki Netzke of Teesvnder were guests of iVliss Joyce Hohnstein this weekend. • Mr. and Mrs. Don Poole and. daughters and Miss Anne Rohn - stein, all of Kitchener, spent Sun- day with Mr. and Mrs. Otto Hohn - stein and Joyce. Joyce returned to Kitchener for a few days, In place of their regular March meeting, Knox Presbyterian Wornen's Missionary Society went to Huronview in Clinton and presented a -short variety pro- gram for the residents. \ • —Mrs. Frank Hopper has re- turned home from a holiday in Pain Beach, Florida, where they stayed at the Holiday Inn. She was accompanied by Mrs. Wil- fred Ellacott of, Toronto. —Mr. and Mrs. Norman White- head have returned home from a winter holiday in Florida. • —Assisting Rev. T. K. Haw- thorn during Sunday morning Worship services; at St. Paul's • Anglican Church,. Was James Beattie who read the first lesson. idxrkf Itouldnr.- nriala r a ke d n towo, with her mother, Mrs. Laura Gowdy, and other relatives. —Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Pluton have returned to their home on Diagonal Road after enjoying a vacation in Florida. — Gordon Walter delivered the morning sermon at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church on Sunday in the absente of Rev. R. H. Arm- strong. Gordon Leggatt con- , ducted the service and the 'congregation was led in prayer by Rev. John Ostrom. Mrs. Arm-' • strong has been discharged from the quelph, hospital and Armstrong hoped to leave earlier • thia week, They will be staying at the hoine of their daughter, Mrs. Dennis Coulter, 48 Mont St., - and Mrs. Cecil Walpole have returned to their borne in Blyth after spending the winter in Florida. Weekly euchre BELGRAVE —*Ten tables, of euchre were played in the com- munity rooms last Wednesday evening. Winners were, high lady, Mrs. Nelson Higgins; low lady, Mrs. Gordon Higgins; novelty lady, Mrs. George Brewer; high man, Hugh itinn; low man, Mrs. Lorne Jamieson, playing as a man; novelty man, Gordon Murray. ACW meeting BELGRAVE — The March meeting- of the Anglican Church Women was held at the home of Mrs. Cooper Nethery and was opened with prayer by the presi- dent, Miss Mary Isabel Nethery. The Lord's prayer was repeated in unison. The scripture was read by Miss Nora Van Camp. Minutes of the last meeting and the correspondence were read by the secretary, Mrs. Clare Van Camp. A thank you letter was read from Miss Wine Lowry of Dundas. Mrs. Alex Nethery thanked everyone for capls she received while a patient n Clin- ton hospital. Dues were paid and the apron and birthday box passed. The draw was won by Miss Mary Isobel Nethery. The roll call was answered by ten members naming a woman of the New Testament. Mrs. Clarence Walker read poems, "Welcome to Spring" and "Lent a Secret Joy". The meeting was closed with grace and lunch was served. • —Several students • and teachers are this week enjoying a .holiday in Spain, as the winter break gives them a rest froM their studies. Visitors on the weekend with Mrs. R. H. McKinnon were Mr. and Mrs. John R. MacTavish of Waterloo, Mr. and Mrs. H. Spence McKinnon and family and •Mrs. Milliere of Woodstock. peter r Mr.' and Mrs. Lawrence Arm- ' strong and Andrew of Waterloo visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Matthews. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Matthews, Preston -Cambridge, were Sun - •day guests at the home of her sister, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Toman. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Douglas, Corinne and Colin were.in TorOn- to for the weekend where they visited Mrs. Douglas' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shestel. .Weekend guests with Mr. and Mrs, Vern park were Mr. and Mrs. Fraser Pollock and Todd of Bramalea. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hart„ Doug- las and Dale, Oshawa, spent the Weekend with Mrs. William Hart and other relatives, also Mrs. Edward Newten, Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. Brad King, Strat- ford and Mr. and Mrs. Murray Gibson were Sunday supper guests withtheir parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Gibson. Tournament keeps Wingham hospital buy over weekend The Wingham Midget Hockey Tournament kept the emergency department of the Wingham and District Hospital busy over the weekend. Eight participants were treated for injuries in a two- day period. On March 16, Paul Robinson, 16, of Meaford was treated and released from hospital after he suffered a lacerated right elbow; Bertram Leeder„ 15, of Wiarton was treated for a laceration over his right eye; Richard Sheppard, 16, of St. Catharines suffered a fractured right wrist and James Clark, 10, of RR 2, Highgate was treated for a laceration over his left eye. Mrs. Marjorie Armstrong of RR 4, Kincardine, was struck by a puck while she Was a spectator at the tournament. She was treat- ed for a laceration on the right side of her head. She was rel- eased after being treated. On March 17, three more hockey players were injured. Alexander Henderson, 13, of RR 2, Palmerston was treated for a lacerated left knee and released; Richard Cressman, 13, of New Hamburg received a lacerated forehead Which required hospital treatment and Larry Newhouse, 14, a Niagara-on-thetake was treated in hospital after he suf- feeed a laceration to his upPer lip.