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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1943-05-27, Page 2Page 2 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE, THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 27th, 1943 yim&s established 1873; Advocate established IS81 amalgamated November 192$ PURMSHED EACH (THURSDAY MQRMXG AT EXETER, ONTARIO Au Independent Newspaper devoted to the interests of the Village of Exeter and Surrounding District Member Of the Canadian Weekly Newspapers* of the Association; Member Ontario-Quebec Division of the CWNA Must be in Our Hands Not Noon op Tuesdays SUBSCRIPTION $2.00 a year, in advance; three months J. M. SOUTHCOTT All Advertising Copy Eater Than RATE six months, ?1.00 60c PUBLISHER THURSDAY, MAY 27, 1943 Back to First Principles Folk of this present generation are relearn­ ing what they apparently had forgotten in the way of first principles. Just now we are-learn­ ing that the season has nearly everything to do with getting in the seed and in the production of the crops. We have all sorts of farm equip­ ment;, but it remains idle till favourable weather conditions make its use possible. That is a simple fact we had about learned to overlook. Yet here it is fully exemplified. Sodden fields make the elaborate machinery simply useless. More than that, the pasture land is anything but what it should be, owing to the lack of sun­ shine. The pasture itself, while succulent enough, lacks something that it requires to make sufficient fodder. Further, while there has not been much acute sickness, the health of the pop­ ulation is below par when judged by the over­ flow of vitality that makes life and labour joy­ ous. We need not refei’ to the world war that bids fair to sweep away a great deal of the pro­ gress made in the past generations. We see the ravages of war everywhere. What we do not see and what we cannot estimate is the loss that comes’* from the human minds being called from the arts of building to the arts of pulling down. When men lose their creative powers they are facing towards barbarism. Still, the loss will not be altogether disastrous if the race is brought to see the greatness of the human soul and to realize that the mind is the measure of the man. Man’s greatness is in himself, not in the things outside him.sjr * # sjs Poor Business We have every sympathy for man. He is not overpaid at best, good wages have been won at the work from employers who, in many instances, were little short of oppressors. While we say this we maintain our right to say that the con­ duct of Lewis in the present terrible times is simply abominable. His attack on the Govern­ ments of this continent and of the people of this continent has nothing to recommend it. He sees in the war extremity of the country his hour for exacting what demands he may be able to enforce. What he forgets is the very good memory of the people of this continent. He cares not a snap of his fingers how much sick­ ness his coal- strikes may bring about. “The more people shiver the quicker will they accede io what we ask.” He knows very well that the patriotic people of the continent have but one aim and that to save the liberties of the world. To attain that aim the people will give way to almost any demands Lewis and his wicked ad­ visers may press for Lewis knows that the American and Canadian people believe in the principle of “one war at a time”. Knowing this, Lewis goes the limit in being clamorous ;about his demjftids. He may find that the giv- . ing of one turn more to the screw pinching the American coal bin may prove his undoing. At any rate, he may as well prepare for the fast-ap­ proaching day of reckoning. * * * Mischief Still Afoot Germany still is seeking to bedevil the world in her own interest. Just now she is seeking to invade even the desk of every newspaper^and magazine editor, the consulting room of every broadcaster and the pulpit of every church with the malevolent intent of persuading’ the Allies to consider a negotiated peace, every item of which is to be in favour of Germany and her people. Her aim for the Allies is evil, and that continually. The evil German tree simply can­ not produce good fruit. Her method is to be­ deck the German vulture with the feathers of the dove of peace. In one hand are the offers of peace. In her other hand is the poisoned dag­ ger, sharpened for the heart of the Allies. Ger­ man perfidy is everywhere this hour doing all it can to throw poisoned dust in the air. Before this world can live on the policy of the good neighbor, Germany must be utterly conquered. German people must feel the lash they have laid so heavily upon the world. German peasantry and mechanics, professional people and civilian officers and merchants small and great simply must be made to know that they have been ut­ terly defeated. Every German must learn that his neck has been put under the heel of the con­ queror. Root and branch work alone will avail. Any talk to the contrary means the enslavement of our children’s children. Bringing Germany to this condition may reduce mankind to its pri­ mitive elements but the price must be paid. Kothing less will meet the need of the hour. * * Who Ever Thought of It? Who ever thought that we’d see such times as these we are passing through? Have we not for generations talked about our boundless nat­ ural resources. Yet, here we are, forced to the working His present cost of hard $* acknowledge that these resources are strictly limited. We have not all the butter w want. W are not allowed cream with sufficient rich" ness. We are limited regarding clothing. Ment is rationed. Grave authority has clamped down upon us regarding our fuel. Our travel facili- ties have very definite bounds set upon them. These are strange times, my masters. One woe passes only to have another woe quickly follow, *■* $ $ < We Simply Don’t Like It We don’t like what the present prime min­ ister of this province has done in the way of ap­ pointing Mr, Conant to his present position among the judiciary of the province. We are not in a position to discuss the fitness of Mr, Conant for the position to which he has been appointed, Very frankly, Mr. Nixon is not in a position to do so, What Mr. Nixon does not know about judges would fill quite a library, What we heartily dislike is this thing of making positions on the bench a matter of political plumbs. And the whole country agrees with us. Simple fitness for the job is the one quali­ fication for the position that should give any man a seat on the judicial bench. Informed and serious-minded men are asking where this sort of thing is going to end. $ # * * War, and Magnificent That smashing of the dams in the Ruhr val­ ley is a bit of work that commands the admira­ tion of war people for all time, as it was an at­ tack on the nerve of the German war power. This sort of thing must compel the Germans to ask “What next?” And well may they raise that very question. Britain is informed as to where lies the German Samson’s strength. As opportunity develops She’ll apply the Allied shears where they’ll do the most good. Germany knows this full well and is having her anxious times. We are doing no halooing, but we’re mighty glad that Britain is getting *war exploits done in Germany that bid fair to outshine the work done in North Africa, outstanding as was that achievement. Germany and hex’ pagan ally, Japan, are just as well kept realizing that the war sword is in the its point is everywhere. * He When Joseph what amounted to ism, as far a’S Russia is concerned, he made history of the right sort. What is almost equal­ ly important, the smaller nations of Europe that had fallen in with communism followed after Russia. Communism was born to fight the ap­ palling evils of Czarism. Civil liberty in Russia was dead where czarism was in the saddle. Com­ munism seemed the best instrument- for ridding the land of that evil form of oppression. It was out in rough times and it had terribly rough work to do that would not be thought of were liberty the possession of the hour. , Now that freedom is in sight for every European seeing eye to eye with the Allies, Stalin has abandoned the instrument of communism for a better meth­ od of carrying on. Let it be noted that he did not take this step suddenly. He thought him­ self through to the new and as we think, better way of governing the land. His taking this step has stripped the German propagandists of their main slogan. For many a weary day the Ger­ man misleaders of the German people have shrieked that Russian triumph, that Allied triumph involved.the imposition of communism on the world. The effect of Such propaganda was felt in Canada and the United States. Soon we’ll know that communism is as dead as Queen Ann. What we’ll all need to learn is that hu­ manity is on the march. What we must see if we would not be thrown on the dump heap is that systems have value only as long as they serve the welfare of the human spirit. When systems cease to serve they must be, folded up and given a place in the land of things left behind. As Uncle Remus used to tell us, “The world do move.” Stalin Sees this and is acting accord­ ingly.nr Note and Comment “Stick it,” is about the best motto for most of us. 15 YEARS AGO Eire op Saturday evening destroy­ ed the bank bam of Thomas Maw- hinney ‘on the 12th concession of Stephen. The barn was partly filled With hay and the reflection could be seen for many miles. Mr. George Beavers, who has been attending Toronto University was home for a few days last week, He returned Sunday and has taken a position with a bond house in that city. There have been several frosts during the past week, although we have not heard of much damage be­ ing done, An aeroplane made an appearance over the village of Centralia on the 24th. It was learned that Gerald Fit- ton, of Exeter Was at the controls. He was on his way to Hensall where many availed themselves of the portunity to take a trip in machine, Mr, Grant Sanders, son of Mr. Mrs. S. M, Sanders who has been at­ tending University in Toronto, left Tuesday for New York where he will sail for England. He has accepted a position with the National Institute of Industrial Paychology and expects to be away all summer. Rev. Ernest Grigg a»d his Wife, of Burma, India, are leaving England on Friday and expect to arrive home shortly. Mr. and Mrs. Gr-igg have been missionaries in England for many years and are returning on a year’s furlough. It has been ten years since they last visited here. NATIONAL selective Freedom’s Fires Must Be Fed Oor COAL! Allies’ hand, but that •T» ♦? HistoryMade Stalin last week announced an abandonment of commun- *£»• *£• h* •w And are we really to have rations for bossy and Dobbin? ■ • Right thinking people never regard good weather as a commonplace. * * * At Those meatless Tuesdays are causing the rooster to tread somewhat more thoughtfully. # # # $ We wonder and4 wonder if Haile fealassie has been, sending any bouquets to his old caller, Mussolini. # S$! JS # When we saw Farmer Gray sitting down to his ration of meat and butter we could not but compare the capacity and the necessity with the provision therefor. SJs sp 54 Our pld friend, Farmer Trift, piled up a fine lot of deadwood limbs in his yard those dark days when he could not till the soil. He is get­ ting in the buzsser to get ready fox’ next winter’s fuel shortage. We are reminded of the old Scotch jingle; “VWve aye been provided for, And sae wall we yet. When the hoose is firmin’ roun’ ’Tis time enough to flet.” 4 * * » Better prepare to "spray up” the good old orchard. It may not prove to be time altogether wasted to get those trees pruned a bit. We are ‘ not so sure that we’ll be able to get oranges and such fruit next winter. In any case a good Can­ adian apple is Laid to beat when it comes to satisfactory eating. op> the and 25 YEARS AGO Mr. Ed^Shapton, of Stephen, was painfully injured yesterday by the team he was driving knocking him down while he attempted to stop them from running away. He receiv­ ed several ugly wounds in the head and face and was rendered uncon­ scious for a while. The wounds re­ quired several stitches. Mr. Herman Oestreiclier, of Credi- ton, has torn down his stable and will erect a building more suitable for his demands. The auto accident that occured last Saturday evening should be a warning to the Town Fathers that there should be by-laws governing the driving and parking of cars in this town. As we have pointed out before/ there is much furious driv­ ing, careless turning of corners and bad parking of cars in Exeter, and it is about time it was stopped. W. D. Clarke, J. A. Stewart, W. W. Taman and R. G. Seldon took part in a bowling tourney at London Thistle <» j Wednesday. The boys brought home the Mintee Trophy winning it in five straight games. 50 YEARS AGO ■ As the seasons roll around the 24th of May is looking upon as a retrospectof that grand old lady, Queen Victoria and all turned out to do honor to her. The day was celebra­ ted here and a large crowd from sur­ rounding towns and country were in attendance, The weather was all that could be desired and the affair was a financial success. The following is the prize list: Best trade outfit, 1st Browing and Lutz, 2nd Thomas Dearing; best Calathumpian charac­ ter, 1st Indian tribe, Trebble, Hosk­ ins and Co., 2nd J. Mallet wife and cousin; Lacrosse Clinton and Exeter, Clinton winning 3 straight goals; 200- yard bicycle race, 1st Ed Treble, 2nd D. Yoe, Exeter; Lady and gent riding in couples, S. Davis and Fan­ ny Bawden, Jos. and Polly Bawden; Obstacle race, W. Southcott, Exeter, George Miller, Mooresville; Running race, John Willis, Usborne, Thomas Hanford, Centralia; Boys race, un­ der 15 years, Fred Bissett, Exeter, KM 1 2 8 4 5 6 7 /CANADIANS must dig and deliver epa! that we jniay sail VJ convoys, power vital war plants, keep our railroads rolling, preserve the nation’s health! The coal minipg industry—miners and management alike— have done wonders to provide coal, but they need help, More workers must be provided, or we falter-—possibly fail—-in this grim hour. Nature has been generous but we must help ourselves. Our mines are rich, but undermanned. By Proclamation, His Excellency the Governor General in Council has declared that labour supply for coal mines ranks as a national emergency. Further, in order to provide man­ power for coal, the Governor in Council has issued an Order in Council aimed at swelling the flow of coal from mine to firepot. This Order is of vital interest to everyone in Canada. Every Canadian should read and study its provisions, to see whether it demands any action on his part: EVERY EMPLOYER, REGARDLESS OF HIS INDUSTRY, must advise his employees of these Regulations, and he must assist in discovering whether any of his employees haye had previ­ ous experience as coal mine workers. EVERY EMPLOYEE, REGARDLESS OF HIS INDUSTRY, who has had previous experience as a coal mine worker, must report that fact to his employer not later than Tuesday, May 25th, 1943. A “COAL MINE WORKER” FOR THESE PURPOSES is anyone who, since January 1st, 1935, has worked under provincial certificate or license in or around a coal mine, or who, since the same dale, has been em­ ployed for a total of at least 24 months in the production of coal (except at office work), EVERY EMPLOYER, NOT A COAL MINE OPERATOR, must report in writing to a Selective Service Officer not later than Tuesday, June 1st, 1943, full details on any of his employees who are ex-coal mine workers. SELECTIVE SERVICE OFFICERS ARE AUTHORIZED to require ex-coal mine workers to report for interview and to accept work at a coal mine. SELECTIVE SERVICE OFFICERS MAY REQUIRE any man in any em­ ployment, if subject to Mobilization Regulations but rejected for Military Training, and certain others excused from Military Training, to accept em­ ployment at a coal mine. NO COAL MINE OPERATOR may terminate the services of any coal mine worker without written permission from a Selective Service Officer. 8 NO COAL MINE WORKER may leave employment at a coal mine without written permission from a Selective Service Officer, EVERY EX-COAL MINE WORKER, returning to the industry under these Regulations, will be paid wages at the established rate for the job at which he is placed; and the Government will pay wages of 40 cents an hour, '8 hours a day and 48 hours a week, to any ex-coal mine worker required to leave his present employment under these provisions, but not placed im­ mediately at coal mining, A BOARD ALLOWANCE of not more than $7.50 a week may be paid an ex-coal mine worker now returning to a coal mine, if required to live away from the residence of his dependents. PRESENT AND FUTURE COAL MINE WORKERS will be granted postpone­ ment from Military Training to February 1st, 1944, by virtue of their occupation; and no coal mine worker will be accepted for voluntary enlist- » ment in the Armed Forces of Canada, prior to February 1st, 1944, except under permit to enlist from a Selective Service Officer. NO EMPLOYER IN CANADA, EX­ CEPT A COAL MINE OPERATOR, may solicit for employment or hire any ex-coal mine worker. REGARDLESS OF ANY DOMINION OR PROVINCIAL LAW, male persons at least 16 years old may be employed as coal mine workers, and female per­ sons at least 18 years old may be em­ ployed as surface coal mine workers. WAR EMERGENCY TRAINING CLASSES will be available for training men. as coal mine workers. Such is the substance of the new regulations. Full details may be had 9 10 11 12 13 14 at any Employment and Selective Service Office. If these provisions require action on your part, you are urged in the national interest to act immediately. Severe penalties are provided for non-compliance, but the Government relies on the co-operation of the citisens of Canada to make prosecution Unnecessary by prompt action as required. This is a grave emergency. Assist if you can. D HUMPHREY MITCHELL Minister of Labour Herb Etherington, Lumley; Girls race, Lottie Hanford and Annie Han­ ford,. Centralia. There is every' indication that the fruit crop in this section will be an enormous one this year. The cool spring weather was favorable to fruit ding past. 'S 1 I A. MacNAMARA Director, National Selective Service W-4 and kept the trees from bud- until danger from frost was Wife of defeated pugilist: count up to ten any more, it makes your father’s head "D.on’t Bobby ache.” Doctor (ecstatically)— ‘‘9ir, yours is a case which will enrich medical science! ” Patient—<0h, dear, and I thought I wouldn't have to pay more than two or three dollars.” isn't ir tne nun? What Happened in 1918! Tl—(JoS I SORRY BREADS /sPnoiv. the baker's costs!' HAVE GONE J UP. TOO! FOR STEAK ......-•? -JSs [WHAT? 70$ A POUND 1918 **-----. ® WE CAN'T BUY ANY 91 MORE- MY MONEY'S ALL GONE ! THREE ~CHEERS, HqNEYT I GOT THAT RAISE! LOOK AT ALL THE FOLKS SHOPPING. EVERYBODY MUST NAVE GOT RAISES GOODY! NOW) WE'LL HAVE MORE TO SPEND! Nf JUNIOR HSIMPEYHAS V& NEW SHOES!) U YES, MY COSTS ARE UP. /HAVE TO PAY H MY HELP MORE. !ti. YOUR /NCREASED PAY / BOUGHT LESS THAnL 7 EVER! / WISH THINGS 9 HAD STAYED THE WAY : THEY WERE! AND IT COULD HAPPEN THIS TIME! This isn’t a guess at what might happen. It’s what actually did happen ... to a great extent in Canada in World Wat I and to a much greater extent all over Europe. Let’s all work to­ gether to help protect the Ceiling and avoid inflation* JOHN LABATT LIMITED V «