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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1943-03-04, Page 2Page 2 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE, THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 4th, 1943 w €xeter One^bbocate Times established 1873; Advocate established 1881 amalS?LJlia>te4 November 1Q2< PUBLISHED EACH THURSDAY MORNING AT EXETER, ONTARIO An Independent Newspaper devoted to the interests of th-e Village of Exeter and Surrounding District Member of the Canadian Weekly Newspapers’ Association; Member of the Ontario-Quebec Division of the CWNA All Advertising Copy Must be in Our Hands Not Eater Than Noon on Tuesdays SUBSCRIPTION RATE $2,00 a year, in advance; six months, $1.00 three months 60c J. M. SOUTHOOTT « - PUBLISHER THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 1943 He Just Didn’t Know President Christie, of the O.A.C., has been giving the farmers of the province a neat little preachment about how they can make things fairly hum in these distressful times. For one thing he admonishes the farmers to get off the cracker barrel in the nearby grocery store and get down to the duties of farming, an occupa­ tion that Ruskin describes as "the most ancient and honourable of the arts.” The great presi­ dent is a learned man, as the farmers know very well. That he knows just what the farmers ought to be doing to pile up huge monetary re­ turns, no one doubts. But this matter of the gro­ cer’s cracker barrel is another thing. We know something of the ways of the farmers of this goodly land and we know that they do not pat­ ronize any grocer’s cracker barrel. The reason is that the cracker.barrel just ain’t. We have searched for the mythical barrel with its alleged nearby lumps of luscious cheese. When we asked* for those compendiums of agricultural happiness, the grocer has merely glared and muttered, “Go, go to!” and whistled for the business dog. We have studied all the royal reports dealing with such weighty matters and all that we have been able to learn is that the cracker barrel and its appurtanances exists only in the cobwebby cranium' of a certain college president not named in the report. The O.A.C. man is not informed and we are humbly trying to set him right. * * * * More Good Advice All civilization sorrows because of Mr. Win­ ston Churchill’s severe illness. All appreciate the tremendous burden he has carried and ap­ plaud him for his more than superman accomp­ lishments. And all agree that he is just the right man for such a time as this. However, the situation is not without its humorous aspects. A great many people who should know better are telling just what he should do under the cir­ cumstances. That is, the people who see the merit of his work are commencing to tell him just what he should do. That is the joke of this bright new year. The nation did not know what to do for ten long, retrogressive years. Dis­ aster was imminent. Churchill saved the day. No one else could do so. And now he is told by the formerly befuddled ones just what he ought to do. We are”reminded of the experience of the Duke of Wellington in the Pninsular war Things there had gone disastrously. Napoleon’s marshals were pushing everybody about. Wel­ lington took charge and the marshals turned tail and made for their Parisian kennels. The Colonel Blimps of glorious, pious and ignoble memory said Wellington must have a second in command.” The second in command found the duke on the battle field and produced creden­ tials. The battle besmoked duke read the com­ mission and thus delivered *' himself, “I know nothing about the duties of a second in com­ mand. This I know, that if you interfere in any way with what I’m doing, I’ll have you shot.” Mr. Churchill is a steady reader of good biog­ raphy, as some folks find out very suddenly. Giving Place to the New What our sainted grandfathers would have said of the farmers’ meeting held here last week we do not care to estimate. We recall the day the first circus in the district was lighted by electricity. These fine men ■"declared that such doings simply could not be right and hinted the source of such a way of doing things must come under the jurisdiction of his sooty highness. But last week the farmers watched the wonders of the "magic lantern" as is portrayed the doings and the misfortunes of various forms of farm machinery. Then the tractor with all its possi­ bilities.. What one of our fathers imagined that One of those contrivances ever would tear about the fieldrs of this quiet countryside! And then the combine! Well, it simply could not be, and wise folk would do well to shun all such quick methods! But there those contrivances were dealt with and the farmei’ looked on with in­ terest and expectation. The old is passing, as it always has passed and the new is right here. Still the heavens have not fallen! Rather, the farmer is looking eagerly for better1 methods, uncanny though some of the newfangled ways may appear to some of us. # # $ # Bucking Up Those American forces in North Africa are getting their second wind and arc giving their opponents as good as they got, with a neat mar­ gin to spare. We are glad of this, for a number of reasons. Tor one thing, the Germans are all the better for realizing that the Yanks are not a bunch of softies. Further, the British soldiers will welcome their stalwart American comrades in arms and the rest of us will pluck up courage to aid in keeping the war machine rolling right along. We need not be told that one swallow does not make a summer nor one victory win a war. It is still a long way to Tipperary but we’re on the road and slogging right along. We’re not looking for anything but plenty of hard work, severe self-denial and a deal of belt tightening. But like our splendid fighting men, we can take it and give it, in this supremely just cause that calls for our best efort, Guard the Quality The farmers were warned the other day that there is need of watching the quality of oil and gasoline used in their machinery, Unless a good quality is used, all manner of complica­ tions, both annoying and costly, are bound to follow. As one farmer remarked, "There is little use in doing a job when the cost is more than the job is worth. Using poor lubricants is one sure way to invite trouble, $ # * * Watch the Electricity Saving electricity is one way of helping our fighters to get the tools they need for their grim but essential war work.' And for the most part saving the last glint of electricity is the very thing that most of the citizens of this vicinity are doing. Unfortunately, there are some ser­ ious exceptions. Little by little these wasters are being found out and are sure to have an interview with the men who know how to deal justly and promptly with such wasters, A well- meant word to such will be sufficient. # # # ❖ Why Not Consider This Project? As we listened in on the talks given last week before the South Huron gathering of far­ mers, it occurred to us that there is need of some central place where farmers may be aid­ ed in the care and adjustment of their farm im­ plements. The address on the combine and the tractor with its outfit were specially suggestive. Over and over again the lecturer pointed out where no end of waste creeps in when the parts of tlise machines are not properly adjusted. The same principle holds when the binder and the mower are considered. The average farm­ er ha« not sufficient experience with these cost­ ly implements to become really efficient in their use and lack of efficiency means loss of money and a hardship to the commonwealth. What we have in mind is some arrangement whereby the farmer may be able to have experienced mechanics at hand who will guide him and in­ form him regarding the best way of using his machinery. Many a farmei’ has won his exper­ ience by way of trial and error. Better for him to be well guided from the day the implement comes on the farm. Some blunders are very expensive. The wrong way of using a machine involves far more cost than appears at first sight. As things now are, the farmer simply cannot pay the big prices asked for alleged ex­ pert advice and so is obliged to muddle along as best he can. Mechanical skill is not acquired in a day or a season. What we are thinking of is that the farmers should have the best of skill available to guide him in the use of implements that are run at a heavy loss when not in proper condition. Township and county councils will be rendering a real service by looking into this situation. Farmers have the ability to make ar­ rangements in such circumstances. Russia has succeeded in this sort of thing. Where Rus­ sians have won out, Canadians need not fail. *1* n* ’ •r The War Situation The war situation continues grave. The submarine menace is as serious as ever. While Russia has gained many glorious victories they have been gained on Russian, not on German soil. Till the Germans are defeated on their own soil and the allied troops are in possession of Berlin and all her works, the allies have many a weary foot to gain. There have been serious bombardments of German occupied cities, but German war equipment still pours out by boat load and by train load. The German soldiers are well equipped. Germans have plenty of food and raw materials wherewith to carry on indefinitely, however low they have^ brought all the nations they have overrun. Rommel, in Africa, is by no. means beaten. He still is a doughty fighter who knows most of the tricks of his trade. Debts are mounting among the allies at a rate that passes all ordinary compre­ hension. India is seething with possibilities of mischief. All of which means that while the allies have done wonderfully with their clever and prepared ‘enemy, they have a whole lot to do. We have come to the end of the beginning of the war; the beginning of the end is not in sight. Let us not deceive ourselves. * * * * Note and Comment Old man winter somewhat meanly side­ swiped the coming of spring, Fortunately his performance was of the hit and run variety. # We congratulate the local coal dealers on their doing a good job in keeping the town in something like a good supply of fuel. Some lo­ calities were not as well off as Hxeter. * * * All faithful supporters of the Red Cross Society are waiting the opportunity to make their contribution to the society’s annual drive for funds. Please be generous. # sjs # # Last Friday afternoon at five okdock there were thee hundred farmers in the town hall. By six these men were attending to the wants of Mooey and Snorter and Chanticleer and Dobbin* despite a raging blizzard that made visibility of the poorest sort. AU of which proves that our country folk have keen eyes and steady hands and good heads, Not an accident was reported. 15 YEARS AGO Rarsons—-Passmore— „ At the James Street United church par­ sonage on Wednesday, March 7, 1928, Miss (Jennie Aileen, daughter of Mr- and Mrs, William Passmore to ILioyd Parsons, son of Mr, and Mrs. Samuel Parsons, by Rev. D, McTavish. Miss Grace Creech resigned her position at Heaman’s hardware and has accepted a position with Mr. H, T. Rowe. Mr. -Charles Prout was in town last week taking over the farm on the 'London Road south recently pur­ chased from Mr, Luker. On Thursday morning last while Mrs, Elmore Harness was getting Maxwell ready for school, fire was discovered in the 'kitchen and hut for the prompt response of the fire department would have destroyed the home, The kitchen was badly dama’ged, Mr. Herbert Wilgust, L.L.C,Mu F.F.C.M., visited Exeter last week and examined a number of musical candidates; Elementary piano, Miss Leia Mollard, Eugene Beaver, Vio­ let Squires, ILloyd Hern, Margaret Amy, Florence Mitchell, Hazel Earl; advanced senior, Luella Stanlake; graduation, A.L.C.M., Pearl Wood. Mr, Harvey Pollen, Thames Road, has accepted a position with Mr. Ul- ric Snell. Mrs. G. J. Dow returned home last week after spending some time with relatives in Montreal. 25 YEARS AGO Mr. William Brickwood has pur­ chased a half-acre of land in Exeter North from Miss Cameron. Owing to so many heatless days in the Trivitt Memorial church, the frost did considerable damage by heaving of the floors and causing damage to the seats. ‘Private Bert Harness and his wife lie having married an English nurse recently in England arrived in Lon­ don on Tuesday with a party of re­ turned soldiers. Private Harness en-■ wlisted in the 13 5 th Middlesex Bat­ talion at Parkhill and in August was wounded in the hip and head. Mr. Elgin Amy, who has been visi­ ting relatives and friends here for the past two months, left Wednes­ day for Brantford to spend a few days prior to returning to his home in Conquest Sask. A knitting contest was arranged in town with Miss Etta May Bowey and Miss Lillian Boyle as captains. For the month ofJFebruary they en­ listed their friends in'kaiitting socks and in all 1412 pairs were brought in, Miss Bowey’s side winning with 844 pairs while Miss Boyle’s side secured 568. pairs. 50 YEARS AGO Easter falls this year on the first Sunday in April. The census record shows that during 1891, 23 males and 4 2 fe­ males died who were over 100 years old. One man lived to be 118 and one woman was 112. Material for the erection of a new law office by Elliot and Elliot is be­ ing placed on the ground and build­ ing operations will be commenced shortly. The bluebirds have arrived from southern climates and are to be heard singing from bare branches of the trees. “See that man over there? Well there’s a price on his head.” “Good heavens! A bandit?’’ “No. He’s forgotten to take the price-label off his hat.” REPORTS ON HIBBERT DAIRY HEARD BY SHAREHOLDERS The annual meeting of the share­ holders of the Hibbert Cooperative Dairy Association was held in the township hall. Staff a. John Bolton retiring director, was reappointed to the board of directors for a term of five years. During 1942 the pounds of butter manufactured totaled 335,63'0' lbs. valued at $115,491.67. This com­ pared with 242,552 pounds manufac­ tured the previous year valued at $80,430.77 Patrons received for cream $104,995.37 including butter­ fat subsidy. A bonus of one and a- half Cents per pound was paid to patrons on all butter-fat produced during 1942 amounting' to $4,021,13, During tile meeting a motion was made to donate $25 to the Canadian Aid to Russia Fund and $25 to the Chinese Relief Fund, The officers for 19 43 are: A. McLachlan, presi­ dent; Wm. HaiSt, vicd-pre^ideiit; A. Jeffery, Secretary - treasurer; A. Christie, /•director; John Bolton, di­ rector; Wjilma Hamilton, bookkeep­ er; H. H. Leslie, manager. Kirkton Native Dead A despatch from Madison, Wis., February 27 says: "Arthur Beatty, 73, emeritus professor of English at the University of Wisconsin, died at his home today. He was born in Kirkton, Ontario, attended the Uni­ versity of Toronto and Columbia University, and camo here in 1896." RATION COUPON BANKING Beginning March ist, the 3,2.00 branches of the Chartered Banks of Canada, undertake another wartime service, namely Ration Coupon Banking, It is a vital part of the nation-wide rationing program. ‘y&ete ‘fyaci "Know 1 if you are a merchant, jobber, wholesaler or other dealer receiving ration coupons from your ‘ customers, your bank stands ready to show you how to deposit or otherwise deal with the coupons you receive. The same applies if you are a “ quota-user.” 3 It has nothing whatever to do with your regular bank account, in which you deposit dollars and draw cheques in dollars. 3 It is purely a relationship between dealers and commercial banks. Ration Banking begins only after the consumer has used his coupons to purchase rationed commodities. 4 The banks’ job is mainly of an accounting nature —acting as an agent of the Ration Administra­ tion, Wartime Prices and Trade Board, under carefully defined regulations. 5 Ration Coupon Banking relieves the Ration Ad­ ministration of the tremendous burden of hand­ ling, verifying and accounting for used coupons with which consumers have obtained their supplies. 6 If you are a consumer only, it in no way affects how much or how little of rationed commodities you receive. Banks do pot issue ration coupons, nor do they have anything to do with the actual rationing of commodities. By this important addition to the many wartime services they perform, the Chartered Banks serve the nation, facilitate business, and seek to save time and expense to the country. W...............................................................................•................ B |LETTER BOX ................. - ■ • p March 1st, 19 43 The Editor, Times-Advocate, Exeter, Ontario. Dear Sir: I am desired by Colonel Ibbotson Leonard, President of Queen Alex­ andra Sanatorium and the members of the Christmas Seal Committee, to express to you our grateful thanks for the splendid cooperation given by you and the Times-Advocate n the fifteenth annual campaign just closed. Our appeal letters this year have been most generously answered, the sum of $23,297.41 being raised in the cities, towns, villages and rural communities of the seven Western Ontario counties which come under our jurisdiction, and this spleiidid aihount will do much towards assist-, ing the Sanatorium to carry on its vigorous fight against tuberculosis, a task made heavier because of war conditions. Exeter and Huron County re­ sponse was as follows: Exeter Committee ..............$ 13 4.94 Goderich Committee 282.01 Clinton Committee 122.38 Seaforth Committee ......... 76.00 Huron County centres .... 522.13 $1,137.46 This total is an increase of $158.53 over 1941 figures, London’s contribution amounted to $9,306.92. Our sincere thanks also go to our Chairman, J, W. Morley, and mem­ bers Of the Exeter and other Huron County Committees, to our many loyal Supporters in Exeter arid Hur­ on County and to the many indi­ viduals and business and financial concerns which gave added support to oi^r effort by increased contribu­ tions^ to Service Clubs, Leavitt’s Theatre, the Boy Scouts and all others ’who in any way helped to make th© campaign so great a sue*1 cess, , HURON SCHOOLS HAVE RECORD WAR SAVINGS The honour of being in first place in Huron County for War Sav­ ings Stamp sales through schools, goes to Union School Section Num­ ber 2, Hullett Township, at which Mrs. Elsa Smith is teacher, having sold an average of $5.29 for’ each pupil from the period. September 1st to December 31st, 1942. * Second honours go to Blyth, J. A. Gray, teacher, with $4.61 average per pupil, and third place to School Section Number 6, Hullett Town­ ship, Mrs. I. Coulson, teacher, at $4.60 per pupil. Throughout the County each of the teachers and pupils of our schools are striking a definite blow at Mr. Hitler. Complete returns have not been received from all the teachers *in Huron County, however, the results of the leading schools are given be­ low, and it is expected to have the results for the months of January and February very shortly which ;is. believed will record a definite in­ crease: U.S.S. 2, Hullett, Mrs. Elsa Smith, teacher, $5.29 (average per pupil); Blyth, J. A. Gray, teacher, ‘$4.61; S.S. 6, Hullett, Mi’S, I. Coulson, tea­ cher, $4.60; Stanley, U.S.S. 8, John H. Bates, teacher, $4.42; S.S. 8, Hul- lett, MiSs Ruth L. Walkom, teacher, $4.30; S.S. 5, Hullett, Miss Helen L. MacGregor, teacher, $3.57; V.S.S/ 12, Morris, Mrs. Luella Hall, teach­ er, $3.55; S.S. 7, Morris, Miss Ruth Joynt, teacher, $3.19; S.S. 13, East Wawanosh, Miss Margaret C. Coul­ ter, teacher, $2.99; S.S. 6, Stanley, Mrs. Marie Beatty, teacher, $2.69; S.S. 1, Stanley, Miss Margaret J. Henry, teacher, $2.55; U.S.S. 12, Hullett, Miss Margaret I. Andrew, teacher, $2.54. SECOND VICTORY LOAN INTEREST COUPONS DUE The National War Finance Com­ mittee reminds you that the six months’ interest coupons were due on Monday, March 1st, at the rate of $15.00 for each one thousand dollar bond and are being paid free of charge by all banks and trust companies. Five dollar War Savings Certifi­ cates can also be purchased for $4.00 at your bank, trust company or post office. How Does Your Label Read? SWEET CAPORAL X.i | “THE PUREST FORM IN WHICH } TOBACCO CAN B8 SMOKED.” , No Happiness in the Home When Mother Is Sick The tired, worn out mother cannot make a happy horn© if she is sick and worried by th© neVer ending household duties. 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