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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1944-07-06, Page 2THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JULY 6, 1944 ®fje Exeter <une$=$fobocate Times established 1873; Advocate established 1SS1 amalgamated November 1924 PUBLISHED EACH THURSDAY CORNING AT EXETER, ONTARIO An Independent Newspaper d&voted to the of the Village of Exeter and Surrounding interests District Member of the Canadian Newspapers’ Association; of the Ontario-Quebec Division of the CWNA Weekly Member All Advertising Copy Must be in Our Hands Not Later Than Noon on Tuesdays SUBSCRIPTION RATE $2.Q0 a year, in advance; six months, $1,00 three months 60c J. M. SOUTHCOTT - - PUBLISHER The Difference Cherbourg is now in the Allies’ hands. Word comes that conquerors are. busy repairing the docks of the famous port while, at the same time, they are rebuilding the city. There is no word of disorder or of ruffians. We welcome such news. It tells of a great advance over for­ mer days when the fall of a city meant .raping and plunder untold. The Allies wage war to maintain order, to establish a principle, to re­ store lost freedom. This done, they turn their handb to humanitarian activities. The war must go on with everincreasing horrors, Germany is still wallowing in her opposition to every human- filing concern of mankind. Till she is placed where she cannot carry out her infernal pur­ poses the war must rage and rend, So far German serpent lias but been scotched, and killed. THURSDAY, JULY 6, 1944 Heat-t-t! Last Wednesday as the well shaded ther- mometei’ was gaily dancing about in the ninety’ ■sixes and gave us no assurance that it would not climb still higher, we wondered what would be the effect of the excessive heat upon the crops, Was the wheat crop developed enough and far ■enough advanced to escape permanent injury ? Then w’hat was the sun doing to the pea crop? What would be the effect upon the general crops ? Would they suffer from the rapid grow'th the high temperature induced ? In the midst of our thinking we wondered if we were not cross­ ing bridges that had not ev«i been built. At .any rate, there was nothing that we could do ■abou it and we concluded to allow' nature to take her course, as the doctors advise on inter- Sesting occasions * # * . Breath-Holding Now that the Allies are gaining a few lories. some people are quite sure that the next word from the radio will be that Germany has surrendered. Most devoutly would we rejoice were the German defeat announced before this article appears before our readex’s. At the same time we entertain no hope of such good fortune. As fax’ as Canadians are concerned, there will be little change in business or other concerns fox* many a moon to come. The simple fact is that Germany requires a whole lot of beating before we hear the welcome words, “Hold, Enough !” from the defiant lips. Meanwhile, as we look for the best, we must log along at our obvious duties with the grim determination that “each tomorrow shall find us further than today,”* ** * That Compulsory Saving His Majesty’s government has decreed that The Compulsory .Saving law shall no longer be in force. That profoundly wise body has found out that people do not like to be coerced into doing a thing that is eminently good fox* them­ selves. Especially do people object to having any one tell them what they must do with their money, even when the compulsion is altogether in their favor. Yet we suspect that those same independently minded citizens will pull down thir brows, when the war is over, and see that they are the recipients of neat sums of very good cash. The provident citizen sees two things ahead. They see that saving of cash must be made when the saving is possible. In. the next place they know' that a rainy day is coming, and are trying to get ready. The earner who goes on the principle of securing a dollar and then living on ninety cents show's that he possesses a fundamental of good business practice. * * * * It Isn’t Fair Fundamentally, this Family Allowance legis­ lation is not fair. Foi’ one thing, it is not fair • to parent and child. Anyone who has had the experience of getting a child well started in life, would not surrendei’ the joy and happiness of such an experience for almost anything else in the wide world, Further, the man who can honestly look back over his life and realize that his own self-help has won for him what he now possesses in the way of wealth or comfort or reputation or power has in his being something that gives lasting satisfaction. To take away from parent or child delight of the struggle fox* the youngster’s welfare is a gross act of unfair­ ness. To let a youngster once believe that he .can get aid by unearned income from any .source outside his own family or his own exer­ tions is to make him a leaner for life. Further, we do not see the justice in asking any man to assist another’s financial obligations. The principle of “something for nothing” is altogether vicious and degrades both him who gives and him who takes, Of course there are special and sad cases where help must be given and in which it may be received without loss of self-respect on the part of anyone, but these are special cases and for these provision may be made without lowering the moral standard of the whole Dominion, AVliat may be done is for the government to see to it that the present wise law's are well enforced. A parent who is neglectful should be well prodded. We have the machinery for doing so. The youngster who is not getting ready to take a man’s place in the world, can easily be looked after. The Test Of Time tester. “By their works A number of thoughtful * -V V Music and stretch and yawn oui’ clothes lightsome work We blink our eyes But quickly don Then hie away to When the factory whistle blow's. The good old Lizzie snorts And airy bubbles blows— Then roars and snorts and groans As that factory w’histle blow’s. The merchant licks his gory chops For well the careful dealer knows That doodads find his yawning till When the factoiy whistle blow's. There are shoes for Babe and a dress fox’ Nell, For dad and mum good booty and hose And bread and tea and bacon good, When the factory w’histle blows. * * * * vic- $ person demands higher Living costs would go up— J.' •> Note and Comment If this district does not harvest an unusually fine crop., so far this season it will not be the weatherman's, fault. # As the thermometei’ kept on climbing to points away beyond the nineties last week* we wondered if the heat were seriously injuring the wheat.* * * * We don’t like to say it but those pilotless planes over there are just getting down to busi­ ness, We add that the Britishers have their brains in steep and we may look for lively times. What Other Editors Say COME IS ANOTHER MAN’S siSwiiS If rising prices and costs were allowed to keep pushing each other up, inflation would be un­ avoidable. That’s what inflation is—a panic rise in prices—with money losing its value and confusion everywhere. To prevent inflation, a ceiling has been set on prices and profits, wages and salaries have been controlled If one prices—anothefr higher profits— another a higher wage or salary —soon everybody would be mak­ ing the same demands—demands on everyone else. Then costs of production could not be controlled. The ceiling could no longer be held |$|C©*©e and Stic©1*1® begin their frantic rise. so we ECONOMIC STABILITY IS NECESSARY TO MEET THE PRESENT PROBLEMS OF WAR AND TO PROVIDE A BASIS FOR PEACE LISTEN TO “IN THE SPOTLIGHT” RADIO PROGRAMME EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT 7.30 p.m., E.D.T. This is ono of a series being issued by the Government of Canada to emphasize the importance of preventing further increases in the cost of living now and deflation later.fe: 5$ «• * To Be Tried By Time is the great ye shall know' them.” people, have been turning these things over in their minds since the C.C.F. victory in Saskat­ chewan. Time gnaws with a remorseless tooth. It always builds up what has in it the element of permanency, It brings to the dust all shams and theories that are not formed from solid fact. Then, too, the fruit of a tree show’s the tree’s nature. It shows what the tree is produc­ ing and indicates the inner powers of the tree for good or ill. Wo are. glad that the C.C.F. victory was complete, for we’ll now see what the party can do for the country, It takes over the government of the province with a free hand. No party opposition thereto can hamper its legislation or its administration. It can make Its own plans freely and carry out those plans according to its own sweet will. As time passes we’.n discover the quality of the party. As the summer days of election pass into the fruiting time of autumn, we’ll know the nature of the harvest better than anyone can foreeast it now. Angels of Mercy Wingham Advance-Times Jim Greenblat, weekly editor, who writes the column, “Weekly Editor Looks at Ottawa” passes on an interesting bit of information re­ garding the nurses in the armed, forces. Jim calls them angels of mercy, and what better name could be found for them. He says there are 3500 trained young nursing sisters who stand behind the 750,000 Canadians in the Armed forces. “It is interesting to note,” he said, “that the first call ever made for nurses for war duty w’as in 1885 at the time of the North West Rebellion. Ten went west and served. First ones to go overseas were to South Africa at the time of the Boer "War, leaving in 1899 and returning in 1902. Two thousand served in the First Great 'War, 600 of -whom were decorated for heroism.” Angels of Mercy, that is what they arc with­ out a doubt. Ask any lad who has had a turn in a military hospital ox* hospitals, in this war or in the First Great War. These fine young Canadian women deserve all the fine things that are said about them. Let us be ever mind­ ful of the services they are rendering. * * * * We Still Need Men (The Mildniav Gazette) With the invasion of Europe in full swing many of us are inclined to think that the war is all over but the shouting. Such is far from the true picture, for ahead still lie long months of desperate warfare against the Third German Belch and after that we. will have to engage the full fury of the Japanese Empire. We certainly have ample cause to render prayers of humble gratitude for the success that has been ours so far, but the battle is not over. To those who are of the opinion that the struggle is all but finish­ ed, the request of the Canadian Army for 4<8*OOO , additional recruits for General Service must come as a decided shock. That is what the army is asking for and must have, Let us not fail to realize that the invasion will demand that every possible member of the forces be sent to the new theatre of war and. their places in Canada and elsewhere must, be filled at once. We will have to stick at ft until the job is done, are holidaying Mr. G. Seldon at Grand 15 YEARS AGO Miss Dorothy Snell, of St.. Thom­ as, spent the holidays with her par­ ents in town. Mr. E. J. Wethey and Miss M. E. Ross, of the Exeter High School staff, are in Toronto marking exam­ ination papers. A musical recital by the pupils of Miss Greta Lammie was held in the town hall on Friday evening and it was very much enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Newman and son, of Kingston, with Mrs. Newman’s parents, and Mrs. R. Bend. Dr. J. M. Harry Seldon the week for will commence their new duties at the Western Hospital. The celebration in Exeter on the morning of the 1st of July was a great success. The finest thing in the parade was the trade float of Traquair and Lindenfield. For the best decorated car J. M. Southcott was awarded first. Gordon Lamport wag awarded first with a decorated aeroplane, and for the best decorat­ ed bicycle, Warren May. A short patriotic program was held In front of the grand stand and a regular league ball game between London ahd Exeter was played. The Exeter boys won their first game in the second series before a large crowd of spectators. Harvey and the Dr. left the forepart of Toronto where they ting in the prize list by one shot. Twer rinks of 'howlers also went to the Elmwood tourney at London. They were skipped by R. G. Seldon and W. Rivers. Both qualified for the elimination events, but there lost by two shots each. Messrs. W. J. I-Ieaman and R. N. Creech took part in the London Thistle Scotch Double Tournament on Wednesday and Thursday of last week and captured the premier cup, the London Free Press trophy and two handsome electric lamps. They won 6 straight games. Mr. and Mrs. F. A. May are on a motor trip to Hamilton, Niagara Falls and Toronto and expect to be away two weeks. Mr. Hubert Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Jones returned unexpect­ edly on Sunday at noon from over­ seas where he spent the past year or more. 50 YEARS AGO large AGO of Usborno, with honors 25 YEARS Miss Lena Coates, last week graduated from the London Conservatory of Music receiving the degree of A.L. O.M. She was ono of a class of ten, Mr, John Hockey has purchased the barbaring business of Mr. Wm. Stewardson and took possession July 1st, July 1st was a Quiet day in town. Many of our people spent the day at Grand Bend, Two rinks of bow­ lers skipped by H. N. Creech and IL N. Rowe went to Mitchell tour­ nament and the former missed get- Our local livery men reaped a harvest on Monday. All their horses were spoken for weeks ahead. Even old “John Scott” pulled a load in a butcher’s delivery. The Various picnics, S.S, Anni­ versaries and fishing parties made the village have a deserted appear­ ance on Monday, The ice-cream and strawberry fes­ tival Under the auspices of James St. Methodist Church Ladies’ Aid on Friday evening last was a very enjoyable affair. The berries were' furnished by Thomas Stephen and F, Knight) There ones, choir joyed to over $50.00. The garden party Wednesday eve­ ning of last week under the aus­ pices of Main Street Methodist Church Ladies’ Aid was a success with the exception of the berries. Out of about 1.00 boxes bought of Mount joy at London, only a few boxes were received in good con­ dition, the best having been crush- ■ed lit transit. The ice cream and by Thomas Shaptdu, and F, Knight, grocer, were lots of them, and good Music was furnished by the and a general good time eii- by all. Proceeds amounted other luxuries were perfection. The band rendered their usual good| program during the evening. It was a lovely evening, a good attendance and a social that has always charac­ terized the Main Street Ladies” Aid. The proceeds were over $40.0'0. Mrs. Otto Miller Dies Mrs. Minnie B. Miller, well-known resident of Hay Township, residing near Dashwood, passed away in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London,, on Wed­ nesday, June 28, in her 69th year. She was born near Pembroke and came to this community when young. She was married to Otto Miller, who predeceased her 14 years. She was a member of the Lutheran Church, Dashwood, and the Ladies’ Aid. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. (Rev.) R. Koessel, of Ruth, Mich., and Mrs. Earl Stumpf, of Kitchener; six sons, Reinhold, of Hay Township; Theodore, of Zurich; Rev. Ernest Miller, of Cleveland, Ohio; Albert, in the armed serv­ ices; Edwin, of Dashwood; Herbert, at home; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Schroeder, of Dashwood; Mrs. Nich­ olas Miller, of Grenfell, Sask., four brothers, William Biosenthall, Rein­ hard and Albert, all of Windthorst, Sask,; Frank, of Pembroke. The funeral service took place from her late residence on Saturday, followed by a service in Zion Lutheran church Dashwood, with interment in the Lutheran Bronsen Line Cemetery, Rev, T. Luft officiating. Smiles. . . An “alphabet” government farm expert asked an overworked farm­ er what time he got up to go to work. “Son,” said the old fellow, “I don’t go to work; I surrounded by it.” * * v . “It’s a bargain. I’ll let the picture for half the price.” “Hm! The catalogue cost me a quarter. You’re right, it’s a bar­ gain.” wake up you have catalogue •• v — MODERN, WELL CONDUCTED CONVSNIENTLY- LOCATED HOTEL MAKE YOUR HOME HOTEL WAVERLEY BPADINA AVI. <4 COLLEGE ST. 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