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Clinton News-Record, 1953-08-13, Page 7
11-1U13.SDA-Y, AUGUST 13, 1953 CLINTON NEWS-13,ECOIW "It has not been the West that has been hit hard by the world; it is the world that has been hit —and hit hard— by the West." This rather unusual philosophy concerning the clash of ideologies in various parts of the world is the theme of Arnold Toynbee's 'new book. It is his first book in over a decade, and some eye -brows will go up when it is read because Toynbee does not mince words, nor is he a communist or a com- placent observer given to appease- ment. There have been very few really great interpreters of history. But of all the writers who have made history their theme during this century Prof. Toynbee will pro- bably be the most likely to join the durable fellowship of Heroditus Carlyle, Bukle and Gibbon. A number of years have passed since he published the first part of "A Study of History", which offers a new assessment to all the years that have gone by. But now in a little book called "The World and the West", the erudite teach- er and his publishers (The Oxford University Pres) have presented the text of t Reith Lectures which the authr gave over the B.B.C. in 1952 and which is one of the topics dealt with in the last four volumes of "A Study of History", which will be published next year. Toynbee may not make history BOB COOK MOTOR SALES — Sales .& Service No Better Place To Buy Mercury Meteor --- Lincoln ,— Open Evenings 1951 HUDSON COMM. — Radio, Heater 1950 CHEVROLET SEDAN — Radio, Heater 1950 CHEVROLET COACH — twoTtone 2-1949 FORD SEDANS — Radio, Slip Covers 1948 CHEVROLET FLEETLINE COACH — Two-tone 1948 DODGE SEDAN — Lovely condition 1947 DODGE SEDAN — See it and buy 1947 HUDSON SEDAN — Radio, White WalA 1946 HUDSON SEDAN — Two-tone Paint 1946 CHEVROLET SEDAN — Clean as a pin 1948 FORD COACH — Maroon. 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The Porter's Hill Community Club will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, August 26 at the home of Mrs. William Cox. Please rote the change in date of this meeting. The regular meeting of the Wo- man's Association of Grace Church will be held on Thursday after- noon, August 20, at the home of Mrs. William Townshend. Please note this meeting is one week lat- er than usual. Services at Grace Church have been withdrawn on Sunday, Aug- ust 16, due to anniversary services held in St. Andrew's United Church, Bayfield. Sunday School will be at 9.45 a.m. any more palatable for those who don't like it — and history is so often bulky and stuffy—but those who do make the effort to read this new work will not be dis- appointed if they do not find in it an answer to the problems of the world, because they will have seen a perspective and an under- standing of the issues, and there is food for a great deal of thought in the suggestion that what has happened once in other eras for other people may possibly lie a- head for us. Because "The World and the West" is smaller than Prof. Toyn- bee's other books it does not mean that it is simpler. Although the author has undoubted literary ability, he cannot resist the em- ployment of some difficult anal- ogies. But since history deals in cause and effect it is sometimes necessary to work hard for the answers. * * * Some of us may be very much surprised to learn that people of non -Western countries—Russians, Muslins, Hindus, Chinese, Japan- ese, etc.—hold the opinion that the West has been the arch -aggressor of modern time, but before we dis- count it all as propaganda it would be wise to listen to the historian. There is much to indicate that he is right. He says that for more than four centuries, ending in 1945, the Russians had the same reasons for looking askance at the West that we Westerners feel that we have for looking askance at Russia today. They may remind us that their country was invaded by Western armies in 1610, 1709, 1812, 1915, and 1941, and the people of Africa and Asia will be quick to point out that Western missionaries, traders and soldiers have invaded and exploited them sometimes we can remember since the 15th Century. And without prompting that the West —while Asian countries are ter- ribly over -populated — have oc- cupied most of the last vacant lands in the Americas, Australia, New Zealand, and South and East Africa. This is what has happened. All the non -Western world has lagged behind the West in tech- nical development in weapons. Historically, non -Western count- ries like Turkey, realizing the tech- nological threat from the West, thought they could defend them- selves in war simply by putting Western uniforms on their own Western culture or departing from their own way of life. Some of these countries did not discover soon enough that an alien nation that attempts to aquire the Westeren art of war without to some degree living the life that goes with the art is doomed to failure. And yet, ironically, the only way Eastern countries could keep Western intruders out was to learn their know-how. * * * In Russia, Peter the Great launched a technological race with the West which Russia is still running, and from which she cannot rest because the West is always leaving Russia behind by shooting ahead. But we—the West—gave the heresay (combined with Western technology) which is being offered to Far Eastern peoples and to the rest of mankind as a rival way of life to ours. There was nothing in the Rus- sian tradition which could have led the Russians to invent Com- munism for themselves. They learned it from the West, from Engels who studied at Manchester and Marx who lived in London. And it is well for us all to remem- ber that the Germans are West- erners, too. The Asians and the Africans draw no distinction be- tween one Western country and another. However, Toynbee be- lieves that Marx's philosophy in Russian hands is too narrow and badly warped to prove perman- ently satisfying to human hearts and minds. • Since the Indians and Africans took their constitutional govern- ment from the West it is possible for them to respect the West. India, who did not expect Britain to keep her promises, was so sur- prised when she did that there was a change in feeling in India from hostility to friendliness. With Russia, the hope is less. Top Intermediate Class MISSES ROSALEE WATKINS and CAROL PEPPER are pictured here outside the Clinton Lions Arena, just alter they won third and first prizes respectively in the intermediate class of the children's amateur contest held at the Huron County Trade Fair last Thufsday afternoon. Myrtle Knox, who placed second, was not present for the picture. Weed of Week -• Russian Thistle a Troublesome Invader • Russian Thistle (Salsola kali), also known as Russian Tumble- weed and Russian Cactus, is a weed that has probably migrated from Russia to the prairie provin- ces of Canada and is now contin- uing it's travels eastward through Ontario. This weed which looks like a castus and has spines like a thistle also breaks off at its base and blows about like a tumbleweed. Hence the various names by which it is known. The plant is bushy, dark green in color with narrow, spine -tipped leaves which drop off in July or August as the plant and seed ma- tures. One plant will produce hundreds of seeds but they are only disloged when the plant bleaks off and is blown about by the wind. Western farmers with their large fields find Russian Thistle a real menace. Ontario, with its "Immediate service" IN YOUR LOCALITY FOR Estate Planning and Wills Investment Management and Advisory Service 4% Guaranteed Investments 296 on savings — deposits may be mailed Real Estate Services For prompt attention call RAYE B. PA'TERSON Trust Officer Henson, Ontario, Phone, 51 or arty office of GUARANTY TRUST COMPANY OF CANADA TORONTO • MONTREAL OTTAWA • WINDSOR NIAGARA FALLS • SUDBURY 'sAuLT STE. MARIE CALGARY • VANCOUVER small fields, numerous fences and lack of high winds, has not pro- vided the weed with too much en- couragement. However, it man- ages to increase a bit each year and is steadily becoming a problem to farmers. The Crops, Seeds and Weeds Branch of the Ontario Depart- ment of Agriculture recommends that Russian Thistle be cut before the seed is formed and while the plant is still green. Since it is an annual and can only spread by seed, cutting before the seed is produced will eradicate the plant. Russian Thistle is seldom a problem in gardens or cultivated' fields but spreads from waste land and roadsides. In these areas the Crops Branch advises the use of a spray of 2, 4-D at six to ten ounces of acid per acre. This will kill most of the plants in the green stage and a follow up spray a month later will prevent forma- tion of viable seed. BRUCEFIELD The regular meeting of the Wo- man's Association of 13rucefield United Church was held on the afternoon of August 4 with an at- tendance of 20 members and four visitors. Mrs. Douglas and Mrs. John Broadfoot had charge of the de- votional period. Mrs.. George Anderson was pianist for the meet- ing. The subject "Humility" was taken by Mrs. Broadfoot and Mrs, Douglas led in prayer. Miss M, McDonald presided over the business period. After the creed was repeated in unison the minutes of the July meeting were read and adopted. The roll call was answered by "Your favourite place to spend a summer holiday." In the absence of Mrs, Berry, Mrs. W. McBeath gave the treasurer's report. Several notes of apprecia- tion were read. The meeting was closed with the WA hymn and PAGE prayer. Group one had charge of tb recreational part of the meeting. Mrs. George Henderson and her sister, Mrs. Snider, Woodstock, sang a duet which was enjoyed by all. Miss Swan conducted two interesting contests. Lunch was served and a social hour was spent over the teacups. VARNA Louis Taylor has returned home from Alexandra Hospital, Gode- rich, after his recent operation. Mrs. Gertrude Reid is at present confined to Clinton Public Hospi- tal. A number of local Orangemen attended the Black Knight service in Wesley -Willis United Church, Clinton, on Sunday evening last. Rev. Mr. McAllister, London, had charge of the service on Sun- day last in the United Church and also will have charge next Sunday, August 16. 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