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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1944-05-18, Page 2® 2 THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 18, 1944 Cxeter <imesi=$fobocate rimes established 1873; Advocate established 1881 amalgamated November IS24 DUIiLISHED EACH THURSDAY MORNING AT EXETER, ONTARIO An Independent Newspaper devoted to the interests of the 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 12.00 a year, in advance; six months, $1.00 three months GOc 5, M. SOUTHCOTT - - PUBLISHER THURSDAY, MAY 18, 1944 Over the Top Canada has again gone over the top. Canadians in the Sixth Victory Loan have hurdled the seemingly impossible objective set by Finance Minister llsley and the TV ar Finance Committee of $1,200,000,000. It would appear ‘that the finance department are in a position to guess fairly well the extent to which Cana­ dians are able to participate in financing Can­ ada’s war effort. If Canada on the whole has been worked as thoroughly as Huron county, then one billion, two hundred million dollars is as near the limit as is possible to estimate. Organizers and canvassers in Huron have been faced with about as tough a job as any organiza­ tion would care to handle. Not a stone has been left unturned in the 24 municipalities to put, the loan across. A determined effort in the last few days of the campaign brought about the final success. In Exeter several meetings were held by the committee, and the canvassers dur­ ing the past week when the task to raise Exeter’s quota looked like an impossibility. To rhe credit of the majority of our citizens they •were willing and anxious to speed the day of victory by loaning their money but unfortunate­ ly there are the few who failed to realize their responsibility. Various members of the organ­ ization in Huron had the desire to drop out this year, but what man who has the welfare of liis community and the nation at heart can resist to do bis duty when told that “As long as the boys keep fighting, you can’t quit.” Rev. Bee­ cruft. who has done such a splendid work in heading Huron County’s effort, took the job under one condition and that was that every man would stay with his job. To these men Flurun County owes a debt of gratitude. * * 4 4 Significant The purchase of the roller for the bowling green by the bowling club is a symptom of the times. Along’ with this purchase goes the use of the power wood-cutting outfit. The day is not long past when bright younsters of from twelve to fifteen years used to go from door to •door with the request, “Let me care for your lawn, Mister, for this summer?” In the fall and winter men were constantly appearing at kit­ chen doors soliciting jobs of wood cutting. Farmers sought sales of wood, wood that was Brought in by horses and bob-sleighs. Now all that is a thing of the past. One would pass a whole winter without seeing a single load of ■cord wood. In those days, too, nearly every village and town house was accompanied by a barn housing a horse, a cow, a pig and a few .hens. The barn has become a garage. Instead of the horse and buggy or cutter, -we have the car. ' Yes, and instead of the farmer going home from town with a neat sum of money tucked away in his jeans that he received for hay and oats and chop for the supply of the town man’s live­ stock he now has an aching void in his pocket­ book. The cash now goes for gasoline and oil and rubber tires for the Car that has replaced Dobbin and Nell. Many modern changes are genuine helps and conveniences for those whu know how to use them aright, but for many, modern methods have cost us some very good money. At the same time we must live in tin,, tinte of our own generation. To-days mill cannot be turned by water that flowed over the dam yesterday. 4 4 » * Greatly Needed This good town needs some systematic method of gathering up and disposing of ashes and other such material. Piles of ashes accumu­ lated during the winter, are unsightly and give the town an ugly black eye. We earnestly hope that this matter will be given effective con­ sideration at an early date. 4 4 4 4 A New World Order “Can any good thing come out of Nazareth?” was a question asked in the long 4 ago. It is akin to another biblical passage, “A prophet is not without honor save in his own country.” While British papers have lauded the address of Prime Minister Mackenzie King be­ fore both houses of the British parliament lead­ ing politicians at Ottawa had no favorable comment# to make. On recent visit# of Mr. King to Washington and on his present visit to Eng­ land great praise and credit has been given to Canada for the contribution she has made to the war effort under the leadership of Mr. King. And now when solidarity within the British Commonwealth of Nations I# advocated as an after-the-war policy, Canada’s Premier in the mother of parliaments dares to advocate a policy for a new world order and by #o doing win the plaudits of the leading newspapers of the workk Canada’s peaceful co-operation with the United States no doubt forms the basis of his dream for a new world order. Peace and prosperity must be shared if a new world order of brother­ hood is to emerge from the present world con­ flict. In commenting on the speech one of the London, Eng., newspapers stated, “Mr. King has proven himself one of the outstanding statesmen of the Empire.” If the principle and prophesy advocated by Mr. King can be put into effect the far reaching influence for good will equal that of anything ever put into effec; in a single generation. The address of Mr, King was broadcast in 25 different languages. w w ‘^Seeing Doc” Well, that’s the way we used to speak of visiting the doctor. It was always considered a little coarse or unduly familiar and now the language has fallen into disuse. The doctor spends years in preparation for his life work. Now that he is a practising physician it costs him heavily in time, money and effort to keep himself abreast of the times in his great profes­ sion. When, therefore, one finds himself out of condition, if he is wise, he will regard the event with at least the same seriousness as he looks upon a visit to his lawyer. This is the very thing, however, that most of us are not likely to do. We know the folly of fire-side law. Fire­ side medicine is very likely to be equally hurt­ ful and dangerous. The time to visit the doctor is before symptoms such as coughing, shortness of breath, indigestion and kindred troubles have become annoying. Timely attention of this sort before now has saved a lifetime of suffering. The family physician is generally one’s best friend, but he must be consulted early if he is to render his best service. Tell him all the facts, weigh his advice and follow his instructions im­ plicitly. # A Healthy Sign We are glad to note the number of people in Exeter who are buying homes. It is always a recommendation for a municipality when a large number of the residents own their homes. The proprietor of a home is likely to be careful to improve not only the appearance of the prop­ erty but its practical value. If there are children in the home the owners are almost sure to be interested in all matters affecting the public welfare, such as churches, law and order gener­ ally, drainage, and the condition of streets and sidewalks. Moreover the owner will look after all matters pertaining to entertainment and will be alert to attract outsiders of the right sort, to become residents of the municipality. A certain stability is liable to characterize a town of owners, a stability that is sure to issue in genu­ ine progress. * Is There a Difference? Some editors are ' complaining about the news being issued by the Conference of Empire prime ministers now being held in London, Eng­ land. We are told a good deal about rumors and conjectures and such guesses as to what is going on. But the fact remains that what is written or said so fai‘ regarding the conclusions of the Conference remains a tissue of guess work. This is causing a great deal of worry on the part of many patriotic citizens who claim that as long as they must pay the piper they should know something of the tune he is about to J>lay. These very earnest people see in all this apparent keeping of the public in the dark re­ garding public questions a contrast between such practice and that of Joseph Stalin who they think has a way of taking the whole Russian people into his confidence, with a series of re­ sults that have astonished the world with their effectiveness. A lot of good Britishers are won­ dering if their various governments are becom­ ing obscurantist or reactionary. Note and Comment And still our choice young men are being demanded to serve their country in her extrem­ ity, and are gladly offering all they have, that freedom may not perish from the earth. *?» •£ Folk urging the Allies to make an immedi­ ate assault upon the Nazis will do well to re­ member that one assault alone cost King George’s forces $100,000,000 and 2,300 men. * * * 4 We have become so accustomed these days to talking in an off-hand manner about $100,000,000 that we forget that within memory of thousands of people still living, the day was when a million dollars covered the whole ex­ pense of tunning the business of the Dominion of Canada. Yet we should keep in mind that every dollar represents units of labor and in most cases toil and self-denial. 4 4*4 Sooner or later Exeter will be confronted with the problem of providing a sewdrage system and judging fronii the present conditions the problem must be faced much sooner than we expect. Government planning for post war activities include just such projects and the fact that the mayors, reeves and warden# were call­ ed to Toronto last week to discus# the various needs is an indication that the government is willing to render some assistance. Exeter should be in a position to present its case. Death of John Wright Mr. John Wright died Thursday. May 4th, at his home. 4054 Mont­ gomery Avenue, Detroit, Mich. lie suffered a stroke the previous eve­ ning after completing a master piece of work at ids shop. He was born in Durham County sixty-five years ago, son of the late Andrew Wright and Elizabeth Cousins and came with his parents forty-five years ago to reside in Fullarton township, where he received his education at Munro school. Later he moved to Logan township where he was well known, and. was a mem­ ber of the Orange Lodge of the town­ ship. When a young man he served his, apprenticeship with Mr. Jas. Shanne, of Mitchell, as a machinist in that foundry. He went to Detroit some forty years ago. where he became skilled in his profession as master mechanic at Punch Press Repair Corporation. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge A,F. A,M. and a member of Calvary Presbyterian church. Grand River Road, where the funeral took place. The minister, Rev. L. A, Bech­ tel, paid high tribute to his faith­ ful work. He was twice married. In 1903 he married Margaret Cour- ley, of Mitchell, who passed away in 1910, In 1912 he married Annie Aherns, of Detroit, who survives with one daughter, Mrs. Clem Geis­ ler (Margaret), and a son William D. Wright, both of St. Marys St., Detroit, and six grandchildren; also four sisters, Mrs. Maud Dalton and Mrs. John Nichols, Toronto; Mrs. Earl Ross, Science Hill; Mrs. Hei- bert Kercher, Hensall, and five brothers, Janies of Kippen; Frank, Detroit;. Hugh, Seaforth; Howard, Cromarty; and William A., of Wash­ ington, D.C. The five brothers ana a cousin, Arthur Cousins, of Cleve­ land, Ohio, were pallbearers. Inter­ ment was in Grand Lawn cemetery. • Buy War Savings Stamp* and Certificated TONS OF WASTE PAPER ARE NEEDED EVERY MONTH FOR MAKING © The need is desperate! To help Canada meet the critical shortage, not a scrap of wanted paper should be burned or thrown away! 15 YEARS AGO Mr. J. W. Skinner is leaving Exeter having purchased a grocery store at Thorndale. Mr. Skinner was formerly in business at Hensall and Winchelsea. A large number will follow the ball team to London on May 24th to see Exeter open the season in the W.O.B.A. Manager Rivers has been whipping the IS players into shape. Dr. Bill Lawson, Steve Dundas and Dutch Meadows will share the mound duties while the other play­ ers will be selected from the fol­ lowing: catchers, Sandy Morrison, Count Cantelon, Bully Taylor; in­ fielders, Speedy Gasclio, Tony Gett- ler, Cy Tieman, Earl Berry, Tupper Anderson; outfielders. Geo. Hind, Bus. MacLague, A. B. Medd, Geo. Beavers and Bill Yule. The following committee was selected to arrange for a 1st of July celebration in Exeter: chair­ man, M. R. Complin; Secretary, S. B. Taylor; for the Band, H. C. Rivers; prizes, E. II. Hopper, Sandy Elliot, S. B. Taylor, B. W. F. Beav­ ers; parade, H. O. Southcott, F. Taylor, G. S. Howard, A. Gambrill, H. S. Walter; advertising, S. Reia, S. B. Taylor. J. M. Southcott, F. J. Wickwire; patriotic program, M. R. Complin; decoration, C. B. Snell, Geo. Lawson and T. O. Southcott. Judges from out of town' will be appointed. Mr. Grant Sanders has completed his course in Finance and Com­ merce at Toronto University and m visiting for a couple of weeks with his parents. WHAT IS WANTED You can remedy this critical paper shortage by saying every scrap of Waste Paper, namely: wrapping paper— store bags — cardboard — cartons—corrugated board—- old magazines and books— envelopes and letters—news­ papers. These represent the raw material for making vit­ ally needed Paper containers^ HOW TO DO IT Tie securely in separate bundles.' (The little time you take will save thousands of man hours.) 'Then dispose of ic through your local volun­ tary Salvage Committee or other War Voluntary Organ­ ization, or sell it through any known trade channels, your pedlar, dealers or others. The important thing is to get your Waste Paper moving to the mills.- Do Your Part! Salvage every Scrap of Paper you can! 25 YEARS AGO A public meeting of the citizens of Exeter was held in the town hall to hear the report of engineer Pater son with a view of the construction of a permanent road from the north to the south boundary. He recom­ mended a concrete road of a cost of about $37,000 of which the On­ tario govt, would pay about $12,- 000. The council was asked to sub­ mit a By-law. Gunner Francis Hill, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Hill, who went overseas in 1917 with the Cobourg heavy battery is on his Way home. His brother, Nelson, is still Tn Eng­ land. Pte. John K. Cornish, son of Mi. John Cornish, of Elimville, of the 161st Hurons, returned from over­ seas on Monday. Harold Boyle, of London, was here over Sunday. His sister, Miss Lillian, returned home after a visit here with friends, The family mov­ ed to Toronto this week. Mrs. Joseph Peart died May 7th age 80 years. 50 YEARS AGO Miss Fanny Bawden and Miss Carrie Drew who have been visiting friends and relatives in Los Angeles California, for the past three months left on Saturday for theii' homes and will visit in Chicago for a few days. Messrs. Richard ahd Thos. Seldon drove up from Ingersoll yesterday to attend the sale Of Mr#. H, Sam- well. Mr, S. Martin wheeled from town to Exeter, a distance of 22 miles on Saturday morning) in 2 hours, 3 minutes. He was conveyed homo next day in a four wheeler—St. Marys JoumaLArgtts. This is the earliest spring ex­ perienced in this section for many years. The fruit trees are out in full bloom and the prospects are very favorable for an abundant Crot>. There were nearly 300' people brominading' Main street Saturday evening who no doubt came out to hear the first of the new bana serie# of otfen air concerts. DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL WAR SERVICES BUILDS TELEPHONE PLANT peace times telephone service must he quickly available slli mW In L . . , _______ for all who apply for it. Money must be found to provide new telephone plant — instruments, wire, cable, conduit, switchboards. For providing this money, investors in Bell Telephone stock —the shareholders—receive a reasonable return. Conservative capitalization, careful management and efficient operation have all worked to the public’s benefit, as is shown by the fact that here in Canada more telephone calls per capita are made than anywhere olse in the world. Good service at reasonable rates has promoted rapid growth. Users get ever- growing value for what they pay in the always- in creasing scope of their service. Miles of Wire In underground cable .. 2,810,566 In aerial cable .».. 079,636 Open wire ... 232,21)2 TOtal .. ....................... 4,022,404 S&^vice & W&tds X & ROLFE, Manager. Mm