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The Huron Expositor, 1968-10-10, Page 2$*00 1860, Serving th,O• Community..fir$ 10,01.to10 it swroirra, mum evei7 Thursday mernieg b*ficirAAN BROS., Peblishena Ltd. ANDREW Y. MCLEAN, Editor • Member Canadian Weekly Newspaper. Association Ontario Weekly Newspapers Association Audik.gyreau of Circulation and Class W Community Newsnapers Subscription Rates: Canada fin advance) $500 a Year Outside Canada (in advance) $7.00 a Year ERICIX COMM — la CENTS EACH Authorised as Seeend Clap Mail, Post Office DePartment, Ottawa SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, OCTOBER 10, 1968 Modern Streets Save Money With the completion of the rebuild- ing program on West William Street Seaforth residents are able to see what can be accomplished when council sets objectives. Like Goderich Street and North Main Street which were rebuilt to pre- sent day standards a few years ago, West William Street now provides an attractive thoroughfare which will be free of maintenance costs for at least a generation. . • At the same time the improved streets are a challenge to those who 'live on them in terms of the upkeep, of individual properties and create a pride in community acioss the entire town. There are those, of course, who will suggett that the improvement was car- ried out at a cost and that is true. But the cost of doing the job properly to present day standards and in its en- tirety is small when compared to the cost of maintaining an unimproved street. The year after year saving in grading, in drain maintenance, in stone and gravel .and oil alone more than offsets the cost of the complete job not to mention the appearance ' which results. West William Street was the first of From My By Shirley People are funny and I have to be -the funniest. - Following the new sales tax proposals which are specifically designed to assist the lower and middle income brackets in On- tario, Fm scared silly. Pm afraid of government "gifts". It usually turns out that when government supplies some- thing for nothing, I get , it in the neck another way. ' know this rebate tax struc- ture is just at the, discussion level, but let's suppose it is ac- cepted by the Ontario legisla- • ture as a good idea. What will it mean to me—really? My husband and I would qual- ify for rebates for a family, of five. I worked it out on paper one morning taking into con- sideration the amount of food, clothing, drugs and essential services we purchase annually at the present time. I must ad- mit that on paper, the set-up what council has indicated will be -a series of iroprevements to ,Seaforth streets to be ,carried out on a regular basis and reflecting budgetary capac- ity. Priority in the program is dictated, of course, by the degree to which sani- tary and storm sewer work has pro- gressed as was apparent when the West William project was determined on. There is little point in rebuilding and paving a street unless sewers are in- stalled. It would be helpful if a schedule was arranged indicating the sequence in which streets will be ready for improve- ment and the years in which prelimin- ary work, such as sewers, is to be corn- pleted. There are difficulties in determin- ing sewer priorities until the OWRC has agreed on how additional disposal capacity is to be provided but . these difficulties are expected to be clea-red at an early date and in the meantime should, not be a deterrant to determin- ing now on at least a tentative program for next year particularly and the years after. Not only would such a schedule be guide for succeeding councils but would inform individual home owners as to municipal- intentions.. Window J. Kellar looks mighty good. But I wasn't very old when I learned that things which work out well on paper are often those very things which in real- ity are more eipensive than I, caneasily afford, • When we were married way back when, music was sweet and melodic, my handsome husband - to -be and I were trying to con- . vince my father that we- could actually finance the marriage union. With pen and paper, we esti- mated our:expenses in relation to our income. The way we ,had it figured, it would be much cheaper for us to be married than single. In fact, according to our calculations our savings would grow by leaps and bounds for we could have an excess of funds at the end of each week. I don't have to tell you what really • happened. After one month of holy matrimony, we were so far behind the econ- omic eight bali it took us years to pull ourselves up to the point we've attained now—where ends just about meet. What's worse, we're •rapidly reaching a time in life when we might actually have enough dollars to go round each week. As the children grow up..and move away from honie, surely we're going to get some relief from this money -making mad- ness that has grabbed hold of our age group. I guess that's really why I'm frightened. I've adjusted my thinking and my spending •to fit the pfesent times and all of a sudden, government collies forth with -thlil,t;itling offer for my financia 9od — on paper, that is. •." Experts tell' me to be grate- ful. Experience tells me to be- ware. Until I know for sure, I'm petrified with fear. Sugar and Spice — By Bill Smiley — 00 WE REALLY NEED IT? many people have a peculiar idea of "progress". They con- fuse it with growth or with change or with size. In many cases, these things represent regress, rather than progress I try not to be bitter, but I have a perfect example of that kind of progress right outside 7 my front door. When we piOved here, It was to a quiet residen- tial street, a leafy tunnel of voluptuous maples and -stately oaks, with a !liven boulevard. It was gentle and pleasant and sale for children. The town council in the name of progress tore out the bouleVard, cut , down some trees And Widened the street. Results? We now have a speedway out, front, and you can Starcely risk croasing the street to , the mailbox. The squeal of tires makes the night hideous, as the punks 'fry their spurs. The remaining trees are dying beeanse :their natural en- vironment has been disturbed. Medi beauty lot, and the only ugly things, hydro and tele- phone poles, left standing hi their naltedneSs. 3tist to Complete .the pichire, there has been It "development", wbith , fa automatically Tupio- grete, inmaul/ mffids; at the end of oUr atteet. What was nnde 04100 iittabland Tiotv desert : or 001" COnfaining •sonerm,gr1eet.f*0 gaNItittakitit *toil ALTiviltulattolIce hattaCks. Because of the development, traffic on our street has quin- tupled, and every quarter-hour an ancient, snarling bus, belch- ing poison, goes by the front door. Tough luck, you pay. But I've seen it happen so often in handsome old streets in Small towns that it makes me sick. The first move of the progress- hamboys is usually to cut down the trees, some of them. 100 years old, so that they On widen the road, Grace and shade and dignity are "sacrificed to the automobile. In the cities, it's even worse. Potential park lots are turned into immediate parking lots. Thruways slaughter miles of greenery.• . Another plaque are the "de- velopers". They take a ..section of beautiful bushlan.d, fertile farmland or lush fruitland. They send their bulldozers in to make sure mything remo- tely pretty is made ugly. Then they carve it into 50 -foot Tots and stick in the jerry-built houses, cheek -by -jowl, at swol- len prices. This when Canada has more lend that is useless for anything else but building than it can ever pse. Oh, titottrest has many ftnt.-s. It has *ant" seinds. Par -be- low the whOost of the billion - &Mar tocket may be hoard the whimper of a gamut ehltd It- hat many Sthe11S *hind the Sweet mitshilis of the .Pub ,lie Relations Dept. can be dis. cemed the unmistakeable stench of greed, poverty, pollu- tion and waste. Progress will take a beauti- ful trout stream and poison it with chemicals or detergents because, "We need the indus- try." Progress steadily takes more nioney for "defence", another phoney word, and- less and leis, comparatively, for the old, the sick and the helpless. Progress adopts a liberal at- titude _toward drugs, but looks down its nose at the dirty, ,hungry, sick and frightened children of the drug age. Progress means bigger ears that will go faster on better rads, 'driven by people who can drink more. Progress taxes everything but the living breath of the ,poor but encourages the boys with the expense accounts and credit cards to Cheat. • This may Seem like a pretty dim view of "progress". It is, as many people look on it. But I'm not down on the real meaning of the word. 1 think man can and will progress mor- ally, socially and intellectually. Oh, well, there's 5 minor that the can people are ping to: start putting their cans .out in pastel Woes. Tbls Would save a lot of , bother. We doUld cut all our forests down. Thett, In- stead of going for a (hive on a fall day to. soo the magfilficat autumn ol1a,tie could .have ail year •iroUnd. MOUntaine of nuiltkolored beer cans. • ^ -a In the Years Agone From The Huron Expositor Oct. 15th, 1943 The property of Mrs. Isobel' McDonald, James St., Seaforth has been sold to Mr. Thomas D Oliver, Staffa. , . A pleasant reception was ten dered the newly weds, Mr. an Mrs. George Habkirk at Walto Hall, when about 300 of thei friends gathered to presen them with a purse of money The address was read by Glenn Haase and the presentation made by. Kenneth Beattie. A group of relatives and friends assembled at Looby's hall when Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Connelly, recent newly weds, were guests of honor at a mis- .cellaneous shower and recep- tion. An address was read by Wm. Flanigan and the presen- tation made by Gerald Holland. Neighbors and friends met at the home of Mr. andzIVIrs. Basil Edwards, Hensall, to mark the 93rd birthday of the former's mother, Mrs. Edwards. She is the oldest lady in Hay Town- ship, is smart for her advanced - years and enjoys life. LAC Donald McKinnon, Hen- sall, who has been transferred from Claresholm, Alta., to Man- ning Pool, Toronto, recently vis- ited his family. Watson's Hall,. Kippen, was the scene of a delightful event when a large number of rela- tives, friends and neighbors gathered to honor Mr. and Mrs, James McNaughton, the former Hazel Smillie, and a recent bridal .couple, presenting them with a handsome studio couch. A reception was held in the Winthrop Hall, in honor of Pte. and Mrs. Win. Little. They were presented with a purse of nion- ey. ' • The death took 'place in Cal- gary Hospital of Janet Bell and Jean Ellen Govenlock, daugh- ters of the late Andrew Goven- lock, formerly, of Winthrop, fol- lowing a lengthy illness. They died ,within 34 hours of one another. Jack Corbett, an employee of a the local CNR station, met with , a painful accident when a piece . of steel flew from a hammer and lodged in his arm. * * * From The Huron Expositor Oct. 11th, 1918 Prince Maximilian of Baden, t the German Imperial Chancel- • lor, announced in the Reichstag that he had sent a note through the Swiss Government to -Presi- dent Wilson, in which son was requested to take up the bringing of peace. Tlfe tea given by the ladies of St. James' Church to raise funds for Christmas boxes for soldiers Overseas Was one of the most successful events of the fall. Progressive euchre was held in the evening. The prize winners being w. Devereaux, and Mrs. . James Hughes. The cord of wood donated by Jacob Weber was given to Mrs. Hart whose husband was recently kil- led overseas. The proceeds amounted to $166.00. Mrs. Lucas Ross received word that her son Earl Ross M.C. had suffered gunshot wounds in the 'right arm. Andrew Archibald of, Tucker - smith, received word that his son, Lieut. Samuel ,Wallace Archibald had received a gunl, shot wound' in the 'neck and face. The Collegiate Institute, Sep- arate and Public Schools, pic- ture shows, Billiard rooms and all churches and lodges were ordered closed by the Board of Health, owing to a severe epi- 'delnic of influenza which is raging in the town. The Robert Bell Engine and Thresher Co of this town have entered four of their tractors at the International Plowing Match to be held at•Ottawa. * * * From The Huron Expositor Oct. 13th, 1893 Last week a man hired 'a liv- , AUCTION -SALE AT THE CLINTON LEGION HALL CLINTON, ONTARIO Tuesday Evening, Oct 15 ,8 p.m. Sharp Acting on instructions from the Prop- rietors, Auctioneer Leo 'Bird will offer for Sale five, large lots of Furniture, Televisions, Stereos and Appliances consigned to this dale by Finance Companies, Private Individuals and a Leading Furniture Manufacturer who has consigned a nice selection of Brand' New Furniture consisting of many showroom sam- ples. For Example we- will offer: 5 Complete Bedroom Suites,. all different with Box Spring and Mattress included with each suite; 8 2-pieee Chesterfield Suites in different styles, Such as Provincial, Traditional, Modern, I3ed Chesterfield Set and .differentliav- enport Sets, all in top grade nylon covers; 6 Kitchen and Dinette Sets in 5, 7 and 9 -piece ‘Sets; One Maple Colonial .7 -piece Diningroom Set including Hutch and Buffet; -.1. Set .of 36"' Maple Bunk Beds; 39" Continental Beds ivifh Head- boards; 54" Box Springs and Mattresses; Step and Coffee Tables; Pole Lamps; Rockers; Recline** Trilight and Table Lamps; Rugs; Pictures; Step Stoat' Hi -chair i Telephone Table; Small Electrical Appliances; 25 eu, ft. Chest Meter; 2 Electric Ranges; 2 Conventional Washers; Automatic Wash- er and Dryer; 2 Refrigerators; 5 different Television Sets; 2 Stereo Sets, both with,AM-VAI Radios; Hostess Chairs; Odd Chest of Drawers; some Lawn Furniture; and Many Other ' Items too Numerous to Mention. ", • Don't Miss This Otitstanding,Sala LEO BIRD —*Auctioneer LLOYD PANNE* Clerk TERMS, CASH chiques•AtCaPticl.;.4 Ski Wei i'dx, In OHO- er3r horse and single buggy from Adam Hays .of town, stat- ing that he was going to buy cattle up north and would be away four or five' days. So far he has not showed up. Last heard of he was at Kincardine and on his way to Tiverton, The horse was too valuable a one to lose. The new cemetery of St. James' Church congregation is being levelled off, fenced and laid off in plots. It will make a very convenient and handsome cemetery. A. Cardno, the old reliable, is buying and shipping all the apples he can get. Despite the scarcity, the price keeps low, not more than $1.50 being offer- ed for the best fruit. Wm. McCloy, Tuckersmith's popular auctioneer, baying been appointed' an agent of the Mei- s,ey-Harris Company, will make Hensall his headquarters. Wm. Dines has sold his farm on the 10th concession of Mc- Kiyop, to Stephen Godkin for . $3,300. The farm contains 50 acres and has fair buildings. ' Quite a ripple of pleasureable excitment was created by a so- ciety event of a very happy na- ture. It was thejilarziage of Miss Isabella*Case of Maple- Hall, Sea - forth to Charles Powell of Phil- adelphia, a one time Seaforth boy. *FOOD MARKET* • SPECIALS FOR Thursday, Friday and Saturday Stuart HOMO' FOIL WRAP Clover Leaf Red - COHOE SALMON 12 -inch wide, pkg330 470 Stakeley PEAS Alymer Vegetable or TOMATO SOUP Duncan Hines Deluxe CAKE MIXES California size 180's ORANGES 2 I4 -oz. tins 450 4 tins 450' 2 19 -oz. Pkgs. 750 PRODUCE 2 doz.,890, Firm, Plump, Red TOMATOES ,6 -quart basket 990 Fresh Louisianna YAMS 21K 330 FOR ADDITIONAL SPECIALS SEE LONDON FREE PRESS TIIIIIDAY Smith's Phone 527-0990 Free Delivery wisoneam•oosauseammeerisare.******.imilesa. WEDDING • INVITATIO.NS DIAL 527-0240 SEAVORTH Dial 527-0240 KEATING% PHARMACY 'T'HIS WEEK'S FEATURES SPECIALS GOOD TILL OCTOBER 12th TOOTHPASTE Crest Mint and Regular Flavour • Regular $1.25 Our low everyday price $1.06 Special 99c aismA REX Antacid Powder Regular $2.79 _Special $1.98 Face -elle Royalle 3 -ply Man -Size Tissues Regular 35c Special 29c SO% Bonus Offer Super PLENANIINS Multivitamins with Minerals Buy 72 tablets at $4.98 get 36 tablets free Buy 144 tablets at get 72 tablets free Buy 288 tablets at $12.69 get 144 tablets free ‘,3 • AGAROL ' 16 -oz .7,•• Regular $1.45 . Our low everyday price $1,23 Special 99C ..•••••• Ban Roll -On , DEODORANT Regular 99c, Special 75C Cigarettes by the carton .Special $4.27 Vick's • FORMULA 44 coughikerly • Regular $1 ' 9 SPecial $1.19 Regular $L12 Special 88C Curity Wot Pruf ADHESIVE Regular 67c Special •46c • •Curity First Aid Adhesive • Strips " • Regular 49c Special 38c • AllenbUry's Basle, - SOAP Regular 3 for $11,00 • Special .3 for 79C _COMING NEXT WEEK. 'REXALL 1c SALE 10 BIG DAYS BEGINNING mints. OCTOBER 17th Watch for Details. in Next Weeks Paper G'S PHARMACY PHONE 527.4990 M E, HOOVER/ PhMtt. SEAFORTH - a