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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1944-06-22, Page 2Page 2 THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 22, 1944 31 w Exeter Ones^ltibocate Times established JS7S; Advocate established 1881 amalgamated November 1984 PUBLISHED EACH THURSDAY MORNING AT EXETER, ONTARIO An Independent Newspaper devoted to the interests pf 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 lxiter Than Noon on Tuesdays SUBSCRIPTION RATE $2.00 a year, in advance; six months, $1.00 three months 60c J, M. SOUTHOOTT - - PUBLISHER THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 1944 His Great Discovery When Lenin saw that Russia could be made one of the great powers of the world, he set about to find the way and the means to accom­ plish his great task. The people of Russia were the creatures of oppression so heavy that they were willing to attempt anything rather than abide a^ they were. For years the brightest and best of the Russian people had groaned under the iron fist of their task masters and had at last seen how they might escape. These young men were students and took to the natural sciences with enthusiasm. At last the thraldom of the aristocracy could be borne no longer and broke out in Revolution so thorough that the tyrants were swept from the face of the earth. The next step their great leader. Lenin, saw was to make a good use of their new-found liberty. Lenin saw that the liberated people could not sustain their freedom unless they took a step in advance. And this step, he saw, could be taken, only as they had power to do so. This power he believed lay close at hand for every section of the Russian people. The oppressed people fell in with his idea and sought the power so greatly needed. The sun was seen to be the source of all power lifting mighty rivers. It transformed vegetable matter into coal. The aroused people gave themselves to the discov­ ery of the hidden resources of nature till steel was made from the resources found in the moun­ tains and dense forests. Rivers were harnessed and at last the resources of electricity were dis­ covered. Heat and electricity were won for serving Russian needs. Above all else, the re­ sources of the human mind were brought into service. After years of incredible labor Russia, almost overnight, took the place she now oc­ cupies. Has she taught the world anything? Will the rest of the nations learn from her and so develop their own powers? Will Canada do so. Already we have wasted our forests. On­ tario at one time had the finest oak and ■wal­ nut. Now it is gone. * * * * Close at Hand Sometimes the war seems remote, as if it were some great calamity with which we have nothing to do. That all is passing and we know in our very blood that the angel of death is abroad. We feel the beating of his wings. More and more we are realizing the solidarity of the race and are learning in a very real way that all men are brothers. This good town is giving its full toll over there where such noble awe­ inspiring deeds are being done. As the messen­ ger brings word of the dead or the missing, every heart stands still. We know that a hero has fallen and that hearts are broken. Yet we •cannot but congratulate those who have had the high privilege of placing on the altar of freedom an offering so precious. There is noth­ ing for us as we sorrow but to fight on in the Cause for which free men have unsheathed the sword. The brave who fall in this struggle have not passed into silence. Having been faithful in a few things, they are now rulers over many things. Those great departed ones are nearer to us than we think and urge us in their mystical way to struggle forward till the last atom of tyranny has perished from the earth. * * * * The Finest of Scenery Rarely, if ever, did we have a finer view than we enjoyed last Friday afternoon as we took a trip through the countryside surround­ ing this town. The sun was at his best, while gentle a breeze was abroad. Now, to enjoy the countryside at this time of year one must either walk or impress Dobbin and an open buggy in­ to service. The car simply makes it impossible to take in the best rural Ontario has to offer. We were impressed with the fine lawns in evi­ dence on many farms. Lack of paint told of the scarcity of help* Hedges and ornamental trees, too, told the story of lack of attention. But the fields. Over there we saw field after field of wheat laughing and dancing in the breeze. One finds it hard to think of a more beautiful sight than a wheat field, at this sea­ son, The field, war or no war, seems determined to get ready to shoot out into the full beading stage. To see it wave, triumphant over all dif­ ficulties and hopeful of the future, is to put new heart iuto the most discouraged life. The peas and the carrots and the sugar beets and the turnips seem in the keenest competition as to which of them is to take top lace in the serv­ ice contest. Just now they are things of beauty, That leisurely drive of Friday afternoon will abide with us while we are this side of the stars. Yes, everyone who can put one foot ahead of the other' is working desperately hard these days, with the prospect of still more exacting labor as harvest gets under way. But as we toil let us remember that we have a safe bed to rest on, that we have no enemies sniping at us as we go to and fro from work, that we do not go to bed hungry and that we have not been deprived of a necessity of life. Further, our fel­ low citizens are gaining ground on the battle field that L a sure guarantee of greater privi­ leges than the race has hitherto enjoyed. “In life’s earnest battle they only prevail, Who daily march onward and never say Fail.” # * # # That Secret Weapon A long threatening comes at last, the wise old people used to tell us. Thus, at any rate, has been the course of the long heralded Ger­ man “secret weapon”. Well did the German leaders know the most potential feature of the contrivance was its secrecy. They knew that the secrecy with which this weapon was veiled was sure to encourage the minds of their dupes, their own people. For many moons the German leaders have tried to keep the German popula­ tion with their chins pointing to the stratos­ phere. The German eontrh ers of evil hoped that the English would be put into a dither by the danger of which their enemies were talking so surreptitiously. Well, the weapon has been tried out and British leaders have treated the weapon neither* as a toy nor as a scarecrow, but have put their best qualified men to find­ ing out just what the weapon is and to discover how the menace may best be dealt with. Britain has a way of replying to every Roland sent against her by giving a considerably greater Oliver. We expect she will follow up the same good custom on this occasion, * * * * According to Schedule The liberation invasion is going according to schedule. The going is hard beyond all tell­ ing. but their is a going. The mill stone of tyran­ ny is not easily dislodged. Nothing but diligent picking therat will put it out of the road of decent men. Every day the situation takes on some new form of seriousness but every day, too. marks some new triumph. One feature gives us heart. The morale of our men is high, based, we believe, on several causes. First, our men.have been kept in the best possible physi­ cal condition. Next, they are strong of heart because they fight for a just cause. Best of all, they arc aware that the humble, earnest prayers of civilization are being offered continually m their behalf. * * * * Puncturing The Excuse (Goderich Signal-Star) The Ontario Liquor Control Board is not getting away with its recent published state­ ment with reference to the beer ration in this Province, judging from editorial comments in many of the Provincial weeklies. The Chesley Enterprise says: If Mr. Goggin wishes to learn what is wrong with the liquor system in Ontario, he need only study his own figures. Even after a limit was set on the amount of liquor available, there was enough to allow everyone to have 160 ounces per month. But the racketeers then got busy. Expecting that there would be a shortage of supplies, they went out to buy all they could, They got permits in their own names, in the names of their friends and family, and in the names of people who do not exist. As a result, more than a million people held permits in January of this year who didn’t have one a year ago. The number is still increasing, and is now close to 1.300,000. Ontario has about 3.800,000 people, of whom about 1,300,000 are under twenty years of age. Is it reasonable to suppose that more than half the people in Ontario over twenty years of age have a liquor permit? The fact is that liquor has got into the hands of racketeers, and Mr. Goggon either does not realize this fact or else can do nothing about it, so he seeks to shift the blame on to Ottawa. There have been too m.any stories of men being- caught with forty to seventy permits in their" own or fictitious names. The Orillia Packet and Times comments: There is no more absurd and unfounded statement than that restrictions on the sale of alcohol, or any other product, increase the de­ mand and the consumption. Since the removal of the restrictions on the sale of intoxicating liquor eighteen years ago, consumption has in­ creased to three or four times what it was un­ der the 0.1'.A. On the other hand, experience does show that every increase in the facilities for sale brings an increase in consumption. The opening of liquor stores gave a great fillip to the sale of liquor, which took another jump up­ wards when beverage rooms were opened in all parts of the Province. The Liquor “Control” Board might try a little control. # # * * Note and Comment Got in your order for that fall wood? * * ® * “This is no time for lightness,” the gover­ nor of Michigan reminded the citizens of that fine state so close to Ontario. True. Neither is this time for moroseness and downcast eyes. We and our children are engaged in the great­ est enterprise known to man. We arc striving and our sons are fighting not only that free­ dom shall not perish from the earth, but that freedom and all we hold dear may take on a new life* finer and more wonderful than the world has yet known, It is a time for us to lift up our hearts. W YEARS AGO Mr. B. M. Francis is attending the Canada Life Centurary Club Convention which is being held at the Royal Muskoka Hotel, Muskoka Lakes. Dr. Harry Seldon, of Kingston, is visiting his parents. Mr. and Mrs. R. G< Seldon. Miss Rosa Dearing, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Dearing, of Stephen, who has been employed in Toronto, has returned and has'taken a position with the Exeter Public Utilities Commission in place of Miss Laura Knight who resigned. Mr. Clifford H. McAvoy, of Wing­ ham. and his mother, Mrs. M. Mc­ Avoy, Miss Annie L. Sanders and Mrs. W. S. Cole left Sunday for a few days visit in Windsor. While there they will attend the Druggist’s Convention convening in that city. During a recent ball game Mr. Bruce Medd had the misfortune to have a small bone in the right shoul­ der fractured. He was running to catch a fly and in reaching low- turned a somersault. Miss Laura Knight has resigned her position with the Public Utilities Commission and has accepted a po­ sition with the Trade and Finan­ ciers, London, her duties to com­ mence next week, 25 YEARS AGO Pte. Gordon Wells. Pte. Bert Piper, Driver G .Ernest Gregory were among the boys who recently returned from overseas. The armistice terminates on Mon­ day next if Germany refuses to sign the Peace Treaty. Germany has un­ til Monday to decide. The non-stop airplane trip across the Atlantic ocean has been made. This is a remarkable trip. Mr, W. D. Sanders was one of a committee to go to Toronto last week to wait on Sir Adam Beck regarding the proposed radial be­ tween Parkhill and Goderich. Messrs. W. W. Taman and W. J. Heaman took two rinks of bowlers to the Clinton tournament Wednes­ day morning. Mr. Herb Southcott went to De­ troit on Saturday for a few days. Messrs. R. N. Rowe and Clark Fisher are attending the Odd­ fellow’s Grand Lodge at Toronto this week. 50 YEARS AGO Tramps are becoming a daily nuisance. We have napless that three lady bicycle riders in town with several more to follow. Rev. Wm. McDonald will preach his farewell sermon in Main Street Methodist Church on Sunday night. Constable Creech has been busy this week hunting out the defective sidewalk planks. Mr. Samuel Preszcator, an em­ ployee at the Exeter Salt Well while raking salt, slipped into the boiling hot brine scalding one, foot badly and the other slightly. Mr. S. M. Sanders, of Stephen, raised a large barn at which quite a number of people were in attend­ ance. The marriage took place Wednes­ day, June 20th, of Miss Kate Walker at the home of her father, Mr. Wm. Walker, Stephen, to Mr. Will Ford, of the firm of Ford Bros, butchers. The wedding was a quiet one with Rev. Jackson, the officiating clergy­ man. The bride was assisted by Miss Martha Ford and the groom by Mr. W. G. Walker. Will is a good fellow and an obliging butcher. At a nomination meeting in Hen- sall M. Y. McLean, of Seaforth, was nominated tor Liberals and Mr. Weis Miller was nominated for the Conservatives. Rev. Mr. Martin, of Exeter, delegated by the Royal Templars, of Exeter, read three resolutions drafted by that body in the interests of the Templer’s cause. The candidates said they would not pledge themselves to anything. WASNIDGE—-ADAMS The marriage of Earl Waldick Wasnidge, Canadian soldier serving in England, to Elizabeth Adams, Lancaster, took place in St. Peter's Cathedral, Lancaster, England, re­ cently. The bridegroom is the younger son of Mrs. E. Wasnidge, Parkhill, and the late Mr. Wasnidge, and the bride is the fourth daugh­ ter of Mr. and Mrs. Adams, of Lan­ caster, Smiles. . Tribunal Chairman (to O.O.): “Ahd what would you do if a Ger­ man attacked your mother ” Conscientious Objector; “I’d lay three to one on mum.” * * * “William, I used to have a luxu­ riant beard like yours but when I looked at myself in the mirror, I decided to shave it off,” Quick as a flush, William re­ torted: “Sir, I price Had a face like yours but when t looked at my­ self in the mirror, I decided to grow a beard.” DO CANADIANS .difa THE BANK OF MONTREAL? It is not by chance that the Bank has a million satisfied depositors, besides thousands of other friends who use its services in various ways. There are substantial reasons, chief of which, we believe," are as follows: First, Confidence. Canadians of every occupation—farmers, labourers, mechanics, office workers, home workers, business managers and clerks, corporation executives, professional men and women—be­ lieve in the Bank, because of its history and traditions, its strength and its known service to the nation. Second, Experience. These Canadians know, by personal experience in dealings with the Bank, they can rely on it—come good times or bad, peace or war—for the kind of banking service they. need. Third, Modern Methods. Due to our modern methods, a spirit of helpfulness, and the practical efficiency of our staff, customers find it pleasant to transact business at the Bank, whether it be at the Head Office, one of our large city branches, or the smallest branch in the smallest town. < 1 If you are not a customer of the Bank, you are invited to become one. BANK OF MONTREAL Wide Experience, Modem Methods, Friendly Service Exeter Branch: W. J. FLOYD, Manager VARNA FLIER AWARDED D.F.C. Fit. Lt. (now Sqdn. Ldr.) Robert Morrison Aldwinckle at 23 years of age is a veteran of many hours of operational flying and has led successful attacks on enemy U- boats. He was born July 28, 1920, at Besselsieigh, Berkshire, England, and as a young boy was brought to Canada by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Aldwinckle, of Varna, Ont. He attended Abingdon Gram­ mar School, in England; S. S. No. 10 Public School, Stanley Township, Huron County; Clinton Collegiate Institute; and the University of Toronto. He enlisted in the R.C.A.F. August 13, 1940, at London, Ont., and received his pilot’s wings at No. 33 S.F.T.S. in June, 1941. His Dis­ tinguished Flying Cross was earned during his service in the air over the North Atlantic with an opera­ tional squadron. At present he is attached to the Directorate of Air Operations, Air Force Headquarters, Ottawa. His citation for the D.F.C. reads: ‘‘This officer was captain of a VRL Liberator when he carried out three well-timed attacks against a strong resisting U-boat with such accuracy that the enemy submar­ ine was assessed aS probably de­ stroyed. Later in the same day in the vicinity of a cdhvoy, he en­ gaged another U-boat with machine gun fire for over an hour, forcing it to submerge, Fit: Lt, Aldwinckle, through a long career of many op­ erational flying hours in the North Atlantic area, has set a continu­ ously high standard as a captain and pilot, His initiative and devo­ tion to duty have at all times been exemplary.” AILSA CRAIG GIRL CHARMING BRIDE Calvary United Church parlor was chosen for the Saturday afternoon ceremony at which Rev. Duncan McTavish united in marriage Janet Mary, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Dixon, of Ailsa Craig, to Jack Arntfield, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Arntfield, Simcoe street. Wedding music was play­ ed by Mrs. J. S. Pack and Miss Margaret Bradford sang "0 Perfect Love,” Given in marriage by her father the bride wore a graceful long gown of white brocaded satin with tapering sleeves and sweetheart neckline. Her fingertip veil was of illusion tullfe, and she carried a cascade bouquet of deep red roses. Miss Bernice Dixon, of Ailsa Craig, as her sister’s bridesmaid, chose pink silk jersey in street length with a matching headdress and bouquet of Briarcliffe roses. The groom was attended by his cousin, Sgt. William Clarke, R.C.A.F., Win­ nipeg. The reception was held at Hooke’s Coffee Shop where Mrs. Dixon wel­ comed the guests, wearing a black and white figured sheer with black and white accessories and corsage ...................... . 214 of red roses. Mrs. Arntfield, who also received, wore pearl gray with blue accessories and corsage of Better Time roses. Later, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Arnt­ field, Jr., left on their honeymoon, before taking up residence in Lon­ don. For' travelling the bride don­ ned navy crepe with shepherd check trim, matching hat and blue acces­ sories. PARKHILIj—Miss Fraser, teach­ er in the primary room of the Park­ hill Public School, has resigned. Had Another Bad Night? Couldn’t You Get Any Rest ? To those who toss, night after night. on sleepless beds. To those who sleep in a kind di a Way, but whose rest is broken by bad dreams and nightmare. To those whq wake Up in the morning as tired as when they went to bed, we offer in Milburn’s Health and Nervd Pills a ionic remedy to help soothe and strengthen the nerves. Whed this ia done there should be ho more restless nights due to baa dreams and nightmares. Price 60c a box, 65 pills, at all drug counters.* Look for our registered trade mark a “Red Heart” bn the package. J Tha T. MUbura Co., Limited, Toronto, Ont. tZ0