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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1943-02-18, Page 2Page 2 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE, THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 18th, 1943 w Exeter Times established 1873; amalgamated PUBLISHED EACH Advocate established 1881 November 1924 THURSDAY MORNING AT EXETER, ONTARIO An Independent Newspaper devoted, to the interests of the Village of Hxeter and Surrounding District Member of the Canadian Weekly Newspapers’ of the Association; Member Ontario^Qiiebec Division of the CWNA AH Advertising Copy Later Than Must be in Our Hands Not Noon on Tuesdays SUBSCRIPTION RATE ?2.P0 a year, in advance; six months, |1.00 three months 60c J, M. SOUTHCOTT PUBLISHER THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1943 “They Left the Same Day” 1 suppose a good many of the graduates who got their wings the other day at the airport have left for their new duties?” we suggest to an airport man, “They’re all gone. A great many of them left the day of getting their wings,” was the reply. We like that. Those men are taking their schooling for a purpose and when they are ready to serve king and country they move on, forthwith, The king’s business requires haste, as well as preparedness. a- a*. *♦<&*■■*»* *3* . ■ plear and Good Statements Mr. Churchill, in his speech to the British House of Commons and President Roosevelt, in his radio address last Friday evening, made it clear that the Allies are bent on the uncondition­ al surrender of the Axis forces. In effect they say to their enemies, “Lay down your arms. Put yourselves in our hands. Behave yourselves and give guarantees that you will continue to behave yourselves. Some well-meaning people say that we are trying to wipe out this or that system. Let no one be deceived on that point. Systems are harmless things. It is people who Think bad thoughts and who translate those thoughts into actions who are to be feared. While no one asks for the slaughter of Germans or Italians or Japanese, these same Germans and Italians who have raided our cities, killed our ■wives and children and. slaughtered our men must be placed in such situations as will prevent their repeating the horrors they liave, strictly on their own initiative, forced on a peace-loving world. oil its Why the Silence? Why all this silence about China? For weeks she scarcely has made the headlines. Her peril is as great as ever. Japan is as treacherous as on the day of Pearl Harbour. Has China wearied of our failure to send her an adequate supply of munitions of war? Is she waiting till the othei* folk have cleaned up on Germany? Is she laying plans in her quiet but effective way to pounce on her Japanese enemy with her ter­ rible effectiveness when the other allies give their whole attention to rid the world of Japan­ ese piracy and banditry ? We know that China is not sleeping. With the wisdom and industry that characterized her people, she is getting ready for her effort in the irrepressible conflict with her inveterate, implacable foe. While she is not saying much she is sawing a deal of wood. r *1* n* Why Not a Great Deal More? Word comes that a relative trickle of from the Mackenzie River basin is finding way to the Alaskan Highway. This is altogether to the good, but the trickle is not enough. At­ tention was drawn to the richness of the mighty rivei’ basin moons and moons ago. It was of little avail. The muddlers and their kith and kin would not have it that Canadians should profit by the wealth of their native land. Citi­ zens a're all very good as taxpayers, these dan­ dies assert, and act, but when it comes to shar­ ping in the bounties of the land, the taxpayers are to live on the lean while the muddlers and ballot box worshippers feed on the fat, Why should the business men and manufacturers scrimp and save on oil and gasoline when oil from the Mackenzie basin should gush in tor­ rents in Winnipeg, in Clandeboye, in Exeter and Toronto and Montreal and Halifax? The reason is that this fair land is sound asleep and her people like to have it so. The citizens of this country are becoming angry as they learn of what otlici' nations are doing with the good earth’s fullness and note how little their rulers are making of the resources of this Dominioii. The policy of a harmless mediocrity never has and never can make a country great or respected. * “Observers in London” Every so often we hear what “observers in London” are forecasting or believing or think­ ing, We confess that when the expression does not anger us it makes us tired. We recall the occasion when the milliners of Paris got control of things in general that they issued a severe criticism, of the manner in which Napoleon was prosecuting the war. The little corporal, heard of what they said and made post haste to Paris. When he arrived the dainty folk were in session outlining the precise way in which Napoleon should fight his battles. The soldier appeared before them with the musket-bullet holes in his uniform, a few scars here and there and the smoke of battle blackening his face. “Here I am,” lie shouted. “Take my place in the battle »line if you will, but what I want you to do is to mind your own business/' He did not add “or else” but his hearers knew what was ahead and found that for them discretion was the better part of valour* The plain fact is that we have too many ’‘observers” among the Anglo-Saxon allies in this portentious war. The “observers” may well be knouted into getting a little work done in the way of speeding up munition factories or hand­ ling pig iron or loading munitions onto trans­ ports, have been telling us that “in a few’ hours” would be doing in North Africa, heard what they “think" or “anticipate”, These gentry who neither toil nor spin’ ................................things We have or ’’believe imminent” What we want to hear is of what use they are other than to preach the idle twaddle of Colonel Blimpism and devise ways and means of tying the hands of the fighting men on the field. We are tired of the whole useless caboodle of them, & We Applaud We congratulate the airport and its students on its graduating exercises of last Tuesday after­ noon. There was considerable fluttering in a few social dovecotes, but what interested us is the fact that these young men ended successful­ ly a term of severe training for the work of the Empire. Success to those youths who have per­ severed to the end of their training term, and success and happiness to them in their great work. What interested us and pleased us still more was that the exercises did not give pause to the work of the port, drone of the planes where these successors are getting that lie ahead, eloquently leaders in bilities, Overhead we heard the young men’s gvLLhig ready for the stern duties The drone of those planes spoke of the seriousness with which the the airport take in tlieir responsi- Better Settle Down to It we welcome all the rays of light thatWhile 1 ’ . S have of late shone through the dark and terrible war clouds, and while we confidently look for ultimate victory in the struggle now laying its destructive hand upon us, we warn all and sundry that the darkest period average layman’s suffering that and exceedingly resourceful. war The demand for manpower is increasing with* every rising sun. The food problem and the fuel problem demand every attention as the pri­ vation point is nearer than we imagine? There's nothing for it, therefore, but the resolute baring of the shoulder and the shortening of the belt and the cultivation of the spirit that endures and is patient. He who endures to the end shall be saved and he alone. :>f the war, as far as the j’ goes, is the period is ahead of us, Germany is terribly strong The cost of the is mounting beyond all our comprehension. We Need Have No Fears Folk are wondering what Russia will do with the rest of us when the war is over. As we see thing’s this moment, there is no ground for fear unless the Anglo-Saxon nations blunder needlessly. Russia has one outstanding aim and that aim is the worthy aim of building up her own nation in agriculture, in industry, in art and in social life. She is eager that her people should be free and happy. She has enough ter­ ritory now without casting covetous eyes upon the lands of other nations. Her eyes are wide open, we may be sure of that. She is in no mood to be trifled with. She is not in the humour to be made a door mat for any nation. Nor will she prove a catspaw to draw any nation’s chest­ nuts out of the fire of blundering diplomacy and unenlightened international self-seeking. She has a giant's strength but she has no disposition to use it as a giant. Given a square deal on a basis of justice and common sense, Russia will emerge from the contest bringing with her un­ appreciated benefits for the race. # # # # Note and Comment Anyway, it’s better business to walk or to carry or to follow Dobbin for most errands under ten miles. We wonder if that beef black market is con­ fined to cattle of the Aberdeen-Angus persua­ sion. , • ■ V n* " We applaud the efforts of the local public school to alleviate the sufferings of the Russian children.* * # A full fall of snow is said to guarantee a full sap bucket. Here’s hoping. We’d like a little sweetness on our oatmeal. $ # «« # * That battle of the Caucasus is a battle for the life line, that is, for the oil line of the Allies. It seems as if we are to be treated mercifully. <5» Down again, up again, off again, on again. We wonder what the real thing in professors thought as they pursued-their devious ways last week. # The snowstorms remind us that man, proud matt, is a poor little weakling in the presence of the great forces of nature. Hitler should think of this» * -x- ** We met several people who told us that the streets were decidedly slippery. We came at last to agree with them. There’s nothing like rubbing in solid fact. # # * “Snow, blow, frewwzw, rhaw, Roads the worst you ever saw/’ Such is the comment of the genial editor of the St, Marys JournaLArgus. The same here, big brother, 4*$ And now we know two things*. The big push on the part of the Allies is due for the following nine months and the amount of gasoline we’re allowed by law—that is, unless ,.» * w < Then: “Jack and Jill went up the hill, to get a pail o,I water, Jack fell down and broke his crown and Jill came tumbling after,” A moral lies hidden in this, rhyme, that may apply to this our time; It points a maxim tor us all, united stand, divided we fail. Now: jacks and Jills fight on the hills to stop a brutal slaughter, Where human life is very cheap and blood is spilt like water. The allies are the Jacks and Jills, who smash the foe that robs and kills, Soon, we must break the foes’ at­ tack, on many another crown may crack As on the blood-stained hills we ,fight, we always know our cause is right, To win this war, God make us brave, or every Jill will be a slave, So that we must strive both night and day, to keep the brutal foe at bay, Thus side by side, the field we take, until the Axis powers we break. With steady step and courage strong, we bravely face the vicious throng. We climb a rough and tragic trail, but hand-in-hand we will not fail. Since union is the law of life, there is no place for selfish strife, With greed and gain becoming rife, the Ally bids to lose his life. Dependence is the mystic bond that binds our lives together, The strands that bind are of the kind that only self can sever. If Jack falls down and breaks his crown, then Jill will tumble after, The sober sense of the nursery rhyme is much to sane for laugh­ ter. The conflict rages low and high, on soil and sea and in the sky, So if this furious storm we weather, we all must work and fight to­ gether. To win this war in the Allies swear ground Glad days of peace in nineteen hundred and forty- three. the to we final round, stand their But if the powers of hell decree that such .a thing is not to be, The all Satanic powers shall see, how Allies fight for Liberty. If warring still we price, Our Cause the way years are doubled twice, fight on and pay the is just, no foes we fear, to victory is clear. , the United claim the con- Supreme in strength, Powers, already quest ours, We hold the Axis carve their forces The conflict may be long and slow, yet our valour we will show, Thus the Axis Powers will know, how we smash a brutal foe. in a vice, and slice by slice. “Hit” and "Mus” and “Tog” you know, shall fall" beneath the Allies , blow, Our Allies make a mixed quartet on which the world 'may safely “Church” and “Roose” and and “Shek” have the Axis neck. J. W. Down, Exeter, January 1943. bet. “Stat” by the V.D.M. Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Cornish of Brucefleld have received a cable from their son, Sgt. Carlyle Cornish, wireless air-gunner, stating that he has arrived safely overseas with the R.C.A.F'.—Clinton News-Record. MANY PAY LAST RESPECTS TO B. JAMES HOWARD The funeral of R. James Howard, of Goderich, whose sudden death on Monday shocked the community, took place from his residence on Thursday. There was a large atten­ dance at the service, people coming from Huron County and other points to pay a last tribute of respect. The casket Was surrounded with beauti- fi;l floral tributes among them being those sent by North Street United Church, the employees of the Imper­ ial Oil Company, ahd the Mission Circle of North Street United Church of which Mr. Howard Was a faithful member. Rev. R. H. Turnbull, pastor of North Street United Church, was in charge of the service and paid a fit­ ting tribute to Mr. Howard. Ralph Henderson sang “The Old Rugged Cross.” The flower bearers formed a guard of honor from the house through Which the casket was borne. They were Joseph Murphy, Joseph Burton, Desmond Whately, Richard Orr, Carmen Tebbutt, Irvine Tebbutt Percy Spieran, William Tebbutt and Paul Cleave. The pallbearers were H. C. Dunlop, H. R. Long, Wilmot I-Iaacke, Thomas Anderson, Robert i Sower by and Alex Cooper, inter­ ment took place in Maitland ceme­ tery. Friends and relatives were present from Exeter, Brucefleld, ’ Hensail, Detroit, Bayfield, Grand 1 Bend, Clinton, Brussels, Toronto and Goderich, NATIONAL Complete Utilisation of Manpower and Womanpower is Essential to Victory National Selective Service Civilian Regulations aim at complete utilization of manpower and womanpower, Workers and employers are urged to assist the war effort by carrying them out, All civilian regulations liave been consolidated and revised, main features now being as follows: Regulations cover persons of 16 to 64 years old, except— (separation form, but not 7 days' notice required if in building construction or joining the forces), AGRICULTURAL WORKERS are covered by special provisions. Persons re­ garded as "workers in agriculture” may accent employment outside that' industry to a maxi­ mum of GO clays within a calendar year without permit, but only outside urban municipalities of over 5,000 population: otherwise, agricultural workers must secure a Selective Service Permit. TECHNICAL PERSONNEL may only accept employment under special permit. LABOUR EXIT PERMITS are required to work outside Canada, PENALTIES AND APPEALS Penalties are provided for non-compliance with Regulations or orders issued thereunder. Appeals against directions may be made to a Court of Referees. NATIONAL SELECTIVE SERVICE OFFICERS ARE AUTHORIZED TO (a) Give persons unemployed for 7 days, or on part-time for 14 days, direction to accept work; (b) exercise discretion in issuing permits to seek work; (c) authorize employed persons to transfer to. more essential work, and subse­ quently to be re-instated in original employ­ ment; (cl) reduce the 7 days’ notice period con­ sistent with Regulations. THE MINISTER OF LABOUR IS AUTHORIZED TO— (a) require a person in an age class subject to military call-up to accept employment; (b) require employers to release male persons failing to furnish evidence of not contravening military call-up; (c) authorize payment of transportation and special allowances in ’some cases; (d) authorize anyone to leaVe employment to take more essential work. OTTAWA, JANUARY 19, 1943 * The foregoing is not an exact or complete reproduction of National Selective Service Civilian Regu. lotions. For information or rulings apply to nearest Employment DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR HUMPHREY MITCHELL minister of labour and Select Iva Service Office. LETTER BOX by Rev. Duncan COVERAGE Employees: either sex from provincial employees; armed services; and those in fishing, fish processing, hunting, trapping; clergymen; nurses; school teachers; domestic servants; students working after school; em­ ployees in respect of part-time employment; and any one employed for 3 days or less in a calendar week. Agricultural workers are covered by special provisions, not by the general pro­ visions as also are “technical personnel,” Employers: Any person, firm or other em­ ployers, with one or more “covered” employees, EMPLOYERS MUST— (a) Refrain from dicussing employment with a prospective employee unless under permit; (b) notify tlie nearest employment office of additional employees needed; (c) secure permis­ sion from an employment office to advertise for workers; (d) notify the employment office of intention to discharge or lay off employees, or to retain employees when not required; (e) give employees 7 days’ notice unless a Selective Service Officer permits a reduction, or unless in the building construction industry: (7 days’ notice is not required unless an employee has already 'been employed for one month, or after fire, explosion or other calamity, or on termina­ tion of work by weather.,Whether preceded by 7 days' notice or not, separation from employ­ ment requires written notice). EMPLOYEES MUST—- (a) Register for work at the nearest employ­ ment office if out of work 7 days (full-time students, housewives and _ clergy are not in­ cluded) ; (fo) secure permit from a Selective Service Officer if going to look for work; (c) re­ frain from advertising for a job unless Selective Service Officer approves; (d) give 7 days’ notice if wishing to quit a job, unless authorized by Selective Service Officer to give less notice A. MacNAMARA Director of National Selective Service N.S.S. 2VJ Tuxford Sask., February 1,19 43. Times-Advocate, Exeter, -Ontario. Am enclosing my remittance for my renewal. We like to get the home news and hear how the old town is progressing both spiritual and tem­ poral. I certainly note everything that takes place in the church column, as spiritual growth is the great essential in these dark days. The second coming of our Lord back to this earth is likely to be the next great shaking this ..old world will re­ ceive. For it was in the days of Noah, so shall his coining be, or as in the days of ILot, not a watery but a fiery judgment next time and it shpuld bo evident to everyone that the world is fast ripening for judg­ ment. I fear papers, as well as others, are not giving the people the truth that people need so much today. Whether for the sake of gain or fear to proclaim the truth, I do not know. We are thankful that we have at least one premier in Canada who is not afraid to express .himself on things that everyone in Canada should know, but which so many are so lax in giving. I am sending you a copy of their paper with one of his addresses and I’ll challenge you to print it. Am al­ so sending a clipping on newspaper ethics and hope .you will read and digest it. I just senj- this as a means Of suggestion to improve y.our paper and to give the people the things they should know in these darki days and those that He ahead, remember­ ing that “We must all stand before the judgment seat of Christ to give account of the deeds done In our bodies”. 15 YEARS AGO Jeffrey—Luther — At James Street Uniteci Church parsonage on Saturday, February 18,. Miss Hazel Bernice (Luther to Charles Gol'dwin Jeffrey, of Usborne McTavish. Bruce, 8-year-oId Mrs. S. J. V. Cann son of Mr. and had the misfor­ tune to fracture his right leg while tobogganing on the hill at the north side of the river on Fran'ki Taylor’s farm. Mr. Joseph Follick, of Hamilton, and Mr. Gordon Davis of Toronto, two Exeter boys, have purchased a hardware business at Arthur. A Valentine Masquerade dance in the Exeter 'Opera House was a great success. The prize winner^ for fancy costumes were Miss Grace McLean, Miss Alina Winer, Alex Elliott, H. S. Walter. Mr. Leonard Wein has position with Mr. Chris. Crediton, for thei purpose ling and grading eggs. The Kirkton Hunt Club have frag­ ged over one thousand jack rabbits so far this season. Mr. Thomas Klump has purchased the Dashwood Planing Mill from Mr. George Kellerman and, will be ready for business in a few weeks. Yottrs truly, J. T. Bagshaw P.S.—-The address referred to is one in a series of broadcasts by Premier Aberhart, printed in a paper called “Today and Tojnorrow” -and is some-1 what lengthy for publication. ATTENDED BY TRACTOR A rather unique method was used in attending the Babylon line Farm Porum on Monday, when Mr. Oscar Grebb started out with his Fordson tractor and picked up the passengers men and women along the line, eight in all, and attended the meeting hold •at the home of .Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Leibold.—-Zurich Herald with Minard’s, the great rubbing lini­ ment, sworn foe of muscular and joint soreness, stiffness and pain. Use ft generously. It’s greaseless, has no unpleasant odor, dries quickly. Use it for dandruff and Bkin disorders, too. Get a bottle at your druggist’s z'ff'K today. Keep it handy on your bathroom shelf. 12SR MW ARD'S MUNIMENT taken a Fah n er, of cand-j Mr Thomas Trevetliick, has been ! appointed Division Court Clerk for the Crediton court. Mr.. George Dunn, of Usborne lost a valuable horse oil Wednesday. He was delivering it to a purchaser when it broke through the crust of snow and broke its leg. tI Monday at noon. 25 YEARS AGO Mr. John R. Hind, manager of Ross and Taylor Company met with a most unfortunate accident while preparing .to thaW out a frozen water pipe with a torch. The gas in the can exploded and Scattered over his hands and clothes. His hands were quite severly burned. Mr. Hind immediately Went outside, threw off his coat and rolled in the snow, thus saving himself further injury. A sleighload of members of the Shell and Dinney families drove out to the home of Mr. George Bthering- ton on Friday night and spent an en­ joyable evening. R. G. Seldon got in three cars of coal on Saturday and it Wag gone by the 50 YEARS A6O The force pump belonging to the burned mill has been purchased by Messrs. Ross and Taylor and has been connected with the engine and boiler in their planing mill. The piles of bricks which are cumulating in different parts of town predict a very busy season. The roads in and out of town in a terrible state, pitch holes numerable and the thaw hasn’t proved them. A hurricane struck this section on Saturday and lastd for 24 hdtirs, Messrs. McDonald, whC has been conducting the hardware business in Bissetts* old stand, are moving the stock to I-Iensall and will cease busi­ ness here. ac- the are in- im- It hat been on the a substitute and be Feel Chilly - - - Start to Sneeze Nose Starts to Run Then, comes the cold which, if not attended to immediately, shortly Works down into the bronchial tubes, and the cough starts. On the first sign of a cold or cough go to any drug counter and got a bottle of Dr. Wood's Norway Pine Syrup. You will find it tube a prompt, pleasant and reliable remedy to help you got rid of your trouble, market for the past 48 years. Don’t experiment with disappointed—get “Dr, Wood’s”. Price 35c a bottle} the large family size, about 3 times as much, 60a, Look for the trade mark “3 Pino Trees.” Thb T. Milburn Cfo,, Ijixxiited, TorOhtc, Ont.