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THURSDAY, JULY 27, 1944
“At Their Feet”
“Germans/1 said Mr. Churchill, “are either
at your feet or at your throat,” This is again
true in the approach that the wicked Hitler and
his like-minded gang of cut-throats have as
sumed to Russia in daring to propose peace
terms. Peace terms, indeed, after Germany did
all she could to reduce the public works of Rus
sia and to bathe her people in hideous death.
Was anything more nefarious
outside the infernal regions ?
Why, then, should we be asked to pay the way
of Pick or Harry? Tom toils while Dick and
Harry sit about waiting the government cheque.
Here is one case. Pick was pocketing’ his cheque
while Tom stood by “See what an eternally lost
fool you are by toiling and moiling while yon
might be fed by the government. I’ll not ■work
while J can get fools like you to work for meJ
We should be very sorry to have the Canadian
government commit itself to feeding- such men
qs the Dick we have referred to. The principle
of such a commitment is wrong and its financial
implication unsound.
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Those Storms
So far, this region has been singularly free
from destructive storms, Not for several years
has the wind broken loose on destructive frolic
bent. Ye these storms have come to districts
quite near us. We will be well advised if we
heed those who tell us about the importance of
tree planting. When a storm once gets started,
it seems to gather momentum. It is in the pre
venting of storms getting under way quite as
much as in controlling the storm that the trees
do their best work. We sometimes wonder
our builders understand that and the way
which the wind travels. An engineer skilled
building told us that the storm’s pressure is
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15 VBARS AGO
Mr. Wm. Ward’s rose garden has
been a paradise for rose lovers dur
ing the past few weeks. The garden
includes a great many different
varieties and Mr. Ward gives them
every attention. His efforts have
been rewarded with a profusion of
bloom that is very beautiful to be
hold,
Mrs. E. R. Hopper has been visit
ing for several days at her home in
Winghann « ?
Mr, and Mrs. Joseph spent a few
days at "Royal Oaks” cottage at
Grand Bend.
Mr, Marvip Howey hag returned
to his duties at the Bank of Mont
real after holidaying at <G rand Bend.
A number of residents have im
proved their houses with fresh
coats of paint, among them are;
Dr, Roulston, Mrs. C. H. Sanders,
Mr. W. Martin,
Miss Amelia Acheson,
Ibeen visiting
(brother, Beverly for
returned home.
The sale of goods
Mrs. Yeo-Douen has
large crowds. Saturday evening the
store had to be locked owing to the
crowd allowing the people to enter
and go out
who has
with her
When if won't buy o dollar's worth of goods! For instance, compared
standard?, qour dollar of the last war worth, not a dollar .. but sometimes
less thanHousewives, who went marketing in 1917, had to pgrfwith
for a four-pound jar of jam which you buy to-day for • * Dad's winter underwear
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ever proposed
? Hell, itself has
grown darker at these German efforts at utter
perversion of all that is human. Russia has not
heeded the winnings of the Hitlerite would-be
seducers. Well does Russia know that any peace
proposed by Germany is but a step to another
war. Should peace be concluded with Russia
tomorrow, before the sun would set upon an
act so horrible, Germany would plot for the
overthrow of the nation that listened to her
blubbering lying. Well does Russia know that
she cannot afford to have an enemy such as
Germany plotting and deceiving on her borders.
Germany cares for no one but herself. “Evil,
be thou my good/’ is her only principle of ac
tion. Elementary common sense and the lost
elementary self-respect simply cannot allow
Russia to put her neck under the iron, bloody
heel of German warlords. It would gratify curi
osity to know what the preposerously evil Ger
mans have offered the land they set out to turn
into a shambles.
if
in
in
in
an oblique direction. Hence the practice building
windswept forts and such structures on a slant
that allows the wind to puss over without exert
ing its full power’. Our best streamlined cars give
us a hint in such matters. As it is, the perpen
dicular wall is a challenge the wind gladly ac
cepts.
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The Proper Attitude
have just heard of a father who asked
as the school closed, to come into busi-
“Fll be glad to do so,” replied
We
his son,
news with him.
the youth, “but I must have a real job, I do not
wish to be standing about,” The father secured
just such a job.* ** *
Note and Comment
We just cannot get
al show’er,
on without an occasion-
in Toronto
some time, has
at the store of
been attracting
at intervals.
25 YEARS AGO
Mrs. Roulston and son
set him back compared to the he could buy itfor to-day.
You getolotmore ftrgourmoney NOW because price ceilings and
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other anti-inflationary measures have kept the value of your dollar HIGH!
That's whu it will pay you to see that selfish spending never undermines
price control in Canada. Remembe^ you protect your dollar's worth when you
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The Snake’s Head
The head of the would-be boa constrictor
of Europe, Adolph Hilter, has been gently
scratched from without, and from within it has
been neatly jarred. Some of his dupes have been
bunged but all and sundry of them are still
vocal. Some of us entertain hopes that the blood
bath Hitler has promised Germany,
all and sundry of the German populace
his bootlickers, seems likely to begin in
ity situated immediately' under his own
is entertaining some thoughts on that,
interesting subject. In any case the
birdies are not agreeing very well in their self-
built home nest. We may see exemplified in that
strange country that old saying about rending
with beak and claw.
should not
become
a local-
hat., He
to him,
German
We Don’t Like It
Up there in Lethbridge occurred an incident
we don't like. A public man was making a public
speech when he was interrupted by a heckler.
The speaker demanded that the heckler retract
what he had said or be thrown out of the hall.
The retraction was not forthcoming and the
throwing out followed. Let it be remembered
that heckling is a form of free speech that has
done no end of good. Lloyd-George, in his day
one of the best public speakers in Britain, was
brought to an edge under the sharp rubbing of
the hecklers. Some eminent judges have been
noted hecklers. Sir John A. Macdonald was at
his best when the heckler was trying to be his
worst. Indeed “John A.” transformed some of
his most acrimonious hecklers into life-long
friends. The test of a public man is what he
does with people who do not think as be does.
In any case, we have no place in Canada for
strong arm methods in public life. Suppression
of free speech and the blood bath are separated
by a thin wall.
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The Long View
Statesmen are doing well to plan in view of
the future, provided, always, that they plan
wisely. In this connection it is well for states
men to go cannily when it comes to commitments
that may prove millstones. In Canada, we have
been accustomed to hearing a great deal about
our “boundless” natural resources. Sobering ex
perience had shown that all such talk is foolish.
Our resources are limited and not boundless.
Our present prosperity should be regarded with
a critical eye. The mother country has been
having a difficult time of it financially. The
British market in other words, may not be what
It has been in the past* The larger countries
are keen to pick up every scrap of trade that
may be had. Only by going carefully as well
as adventurously, may Canada hope to look for
well-filled coffers in the days to come. More
over, the future will have its own financial, situ
ations to deal with, and these are likely to be
grave enough to tax the resources of the men
then living. For this reason we see dangers a-
hcad for this good land when it attempts to give
a substantial handout to the parents of every
child under sixteen years of age. The govern
ment has no way of getting money apart from
# the money secured by its individual citizens.
use your money wisely when you pay off debts . refuse to bug
needless luxuries.. . give black markets a wide berth .. and don't hoard goods.
Dr. and
leave today on a few weeks outing
at Muskoka.
The trustees of S.S. No. 3 Steph
en, have engaged Miss Leia Sanders
as teacher for that school, Miss
Florence Triebner having resigned.
R. G. Seldon and -C, B. Snell took
rinks of bowlers to the W.O.B.A.
at London this week.
Peace day was observed on Satur
day. A civic holiday was declared
and the majority of our people went
to Grand Bend where our band was
in attendance. The ball game be
tween Fullarton and Ailsa Craig
proved very interesting. Unfortun
ately Everett Rahner received a
bad cut over the eye from a foul
ball.
Mrs. Andrew Hicks and two chil
dren who have been visiting in De
troit, returned home on Thursday.
Miss Josephine Davis has accept
ed a position as clerk with Messrs.
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MstAeTtwL
I promise to give my support to keeping the cost
of living down. I will buy only what I need. I
will observe the ceiling whether buying or sell
ing goods or services. I will pay off old debts,
save for the future, invest in Victory Bonds and
War Savings Certificates. And I will support
taxes which help lower the cost of living.
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Farmers are told that farm machinery has
prospect of being available.
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This district has harvested the largest pea
crop that it has garnered for years.
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And why does Hitler keep that four-engined
airplane hard by in a convenient place ?
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There has been a great deal of fine fall
wheat harvested during the last two weeks,
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have greatly needed rain
the general farm crops have matured splendidly.
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Wilson and Sims.
While the gardens
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have
that
next
There is little desire among the allies to
see Hitler killed. They wish the Germans one
and all to learn the utter futility of carrying
on after his fashion.
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Many a German general these terrible, days
is thinking over the words of Wolsley as he was
driven from office: “Had I but served by Qod
as I have served my King He would not
given me over in my gray hairs.”
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The fuel controller warns Canadians
they must look for a real shortage of coal
winter. For several reasons, the warnings given
for last winter did not turn out to be justified
but there is not the least doubt that the danger
is more serious now than it was a year ago, so
don’t depend on another mild winter to help
your fuel situation. This isn’t the weather to
develop interest, but if summer’s here, winter,
cannot be far behind.—St. Marvs Journal-Argus.
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Fourteen American states, we are told, have
passed constitutional amendments requiring
that motor revenue be used entirely for road
purposes. In Ontario we were supposed to have
such use of revenues derived from motor licenses
and gasoline tax, but under successive Govern
ments a considerable part of this revenue has
been switched to the Province's general account.
Will the Drew Government turn over a new
leaf ?—Goderich Signal-Star.
Emperor, whose followers believe
inaccessible light and awe-inspiring
been shaking up and shaking out
That genial gentleman who never
smiles unless his forces have accomplished some
oppressive deed has saved the allies trouble by
doing what they were getting ready to do. The
day may not be far distant when the self-
appointed great man, will go farther and light
harder than those whom he has just thrown to
the dogs.
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Japan’s
he dwells in
glory, have
his cabinet.
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Winston Churchill, not long ago, knew that
he was doing an unpopular thing when he spoke
in the Mouse of Commons in favor of Spain, He,
did not go all out in his utterance, but folk saw
the way he would have the Britishers go. Let it
not be forgotten that Mr. Churchill has stood
alone before, further, it must not be forgotten
that Mix Churchill was right and his critics
wrong. Just now, it is well for Britain to make
as many friends as she can. The war is not over
by any manner of means. There arc wise men in
Spain who »arc trying for better days for that
ancient kingdom and wise men have a way of
triumphing; Mr. Churchill sees this and is acting
accordingly.
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set-
the
into
of the
the in
hopeful
promise
50 YEARS AGO
Workmen have been busily
gaged during the past few days
ting in the different electric appli
ances throughout the different stores
in town. They expect to have every
thing in running order about
1st of September.
Mr. R. N. Rowe is moving
his new residence on Main St.
Crop reports have recently been
received from all sections
province and in most cases
dications are of the most
character. Grains generally
an average or better, and fruit will
be abundant in many sections. The
May frost did comparatively little
damage.
Wor. Bro. P.M., R.H. Collins, of
Lebanon Forest Lodge, No. 133,
Exeter, who attended the grand
lodge communication at Hamilton
last week, was elected to the honor
able position of D.D.G.M. for
district, an office which he is
able to fill,
ST. MARYS MAN TELLS
OF ROBOT BOMB BLASTS
Published by THE BREWING INDUSTRY ^ONTARIO)
to help reveal the dangers that inflation represents for all the people of the Nation.
this
well
A St. Marys boy, LAC. Frank ’G.
Berry, son of Mr. and Mrs. James
R. T. Berry, St. Marys,’has seen the
Nazi robot bombs exploding in Old
London
it.
In a
London
and. has written home about
and a minute
and blew up.
up. five or six
train so went
letter he says: ‘‘I was' in
and saw two .flying bombs,
One went overhead
or so later, cut out
It must have blown
houses, I missed my
to a near-by park and had been
there only five minutes or so. I
was crossing a big lawn. I looked
up and there I saw one of those
P. ■ planes gliding over engine cut
out. It banked a little. I
my number was up, when
into a dive and blew up,
no one, thank goodness.”
Frank is an air engine mechanic
working
brother,
recently
A-O.S.,
navigator,
thought
it went
injuring
on bombers overseas. His
Herbert Russell Berry has
graduated from No, 5
Winnipeg, as a sergeant
Smiles. . . .
Pte. Sylvester: “Some achieve
greatness, others have greatness
thrust upon them.”
Pte, Ladue: “You're, telling me—
I’m wearing army boots, too.”
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As two men stood chatting on the
street, a third, known to both of
them, passed by.
“What’s wrong •with Jack this
morning?” asked one. “He seems
worn out and worried to death.”
He’s been contesting his wife’s
will,” the other told hilfi,
“His wife’s will? I didn’t know
she wag dead,”
“She isn’t I” was the brief reply,
Telfer—Keller
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
Dashwood, was the scene of a lovely
summer wedding on Saturday, July
15th, 1944 when Ada Melinda, eld
est daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph
Keller became the bride of Earl
Robert, younger son of Mr. and
Mrs. Robert Telfer, of Brantford.
Rev. T. Luft performed the cere
mony. The church was beautifully
decorated with fern, hydranges and
other summer flowers. The guest
pews were marked with white
streamers and sweet peas.
The 'bride given in marriage by
her father entered the church to
the strains of Lohengrin’s wedding
march played by Mrs. Elgin Merner.
She looked charming in a floor
length gown of white velvetere em
bossed organza with sweetheart
neckline and long tapering sleeves.
Her embroidered finger-tip veil fell
from a half hat headdress of lace
and pleated net with flowers. She
wore a gold locket, a gift of the
groom, and carried an arm bouquet
of white Regal 'Lilies and -Baby’s
Breath with white bow and stream
ers. Miss Marie Racknor, cousin of
the groom as bridesmaid, looked
lovely in a floor-length Alice blue
lace gown over taffeta. 'She wore a
shoulder-length ping veil with blue
flowers and carried pink roses and
sweet peas with lily-of-the-valley
and maiden haid fern. Miss Eulene,
sister of the bride was a winsome
flower girl in floor length pale blue
taffeta and ribbon and carried a
pink and white basket of sweet peas
with streamers. Master Eugene,
brother of the bride was ring-bearer.
The groom was supported 'by the
bride’s brother, Mr. Milton Keller,
During the signing of the register
Miss Leona Fischer sang sweetly
“O Perfect Love”. The ushers were
Mr. M'OrVyn Keller, brother of the
bride and Mr, Hubert Heiberg, cous
in of the bride. The bride and groom
left the church amid showers of
confetti,
A reception was held at the bride's
home for about sixty guests. Pink
aiid • white streamers and bells
decorated the dining room and the
table was centred with a four-tier
wedding cake. The wedding supper
was served by Misses Imreen Wei-
borg, Hilda Rader, Helen Latta and
Betty Fischer assisted by Mrs,
Walter Weston and 'Mrs. Charles
Weiberg, The bride was the recipi
ent of many beautiful gifts.
Later Mr, and Mrs. Earl Telfer
left on a motor trip to Detroit, The
bride travelled in a pink sheer dross
with White accessories. On their fe-
turne tliey will reside in Brantford.
Hunkin Reunion
The annual Hunkin. reunion was
held at Grand Bend on Saturday,
July 15th, 1944 with 70 present.
The president, John R. Hunkin oc
cupied the chair. It was decided to
hold the reunion at Grand Bend the
third Saturday of July 1945. The
following officers were elected:
President, Albert Smale, Cromarty;
Secretary, Amos Darling, Exeter. A
collection was taken amounting to
$10.00 and this was given for the
overseas parcel fund.
Sports—girls, 5 years and under,
Margaret Ann Webber; 5-S Jack
Parsons, Rose Mary Passmore; girls
10-12, Malble Selves, Lois Coward;
young ladies race, M'axine Parsons,
Lois Coward; married ladies, Mrs.
Lee Webber, Mrs. Jinny; married
men, Alvin Passmore, Lloyd Par
sons; 3-legged race, Leona Davey,
Mabie Selves, Alvin Passmore * and
Lloyd Parsons; kicking the slipper,
Mrs. Lee Webber; throwing the ball,
Mrs. Lee Webber; novelty race,
Lloyd Parsons, Maxine Parsons;
stepping 20 yards, Amos Darling;
feeding the (bear, Mr. and Mrs. Phil
Hern; threading macaroni, Amos
Darling, Mrs. Jack 'Coward. The
two oldest ladies present, Mrs. Ellen
Hunkin and Mrs. Elizabeth Pass-
more. The youngest child, Brian
Hern.
THE LATE JOHN W. SMITH
The funeral of the late John W.
Smith was held Tuesday July 18,
from the family residence, Main
street south, Lucan, with many
relatives, friends and neighbors in
attendence. John Murdy was the
funeral director and Rev. Arthur
Gardener of Lucan United Church
conducted the services. Pallbearers
were H. T. Hodgins, Wesley Rev-
ington, Gordon Mains, Fred Pen-
Warden, Bruce Mitchell and Percy
Simpson, Plowersbearors were Ron
ald Kinch, Jack Coughlin, David
Bunner, Clare Stanley, Glenn
ReVington and Elgin Hedden.
Interment was in Parkhill
Cemetery.
John W. Smith was one of the
district’s most widely known
citizens, having been a truck drivei*
for many years. Born at West
McGillivray 62 years ago, he was
the son of the late Mr. and Mrs.
William Smith, his father being a
pioneer brick manufacturer and
farmer of that locality. Mr. Smith
had lived at Sliipka and Creditor
prior to moving to Lucan about 20
years ago.
Surviving are his widow, form
erly Mary M. Mason, of Grand
Bend; four sons, John, of Kirkton;
Verne, Thomas and Raymond, with
the Canadian Army; six daughters,
Mrs, Fred Harrison. Centralia;
Mrs, Herbert Kelly, Windsor; Mrs.
William Ronsick and Mrs. Clarence
Cornell, London; Joyce and Mary,
of Lucan; two sisters, Mrs. Bruce
Mitchell, London, and Mrs. Nelson
St. Clair, of Crediton; two brothers,
Walter, of Toronto, and Albert, of
Clandeboye; also nine grandchil
dren and a ’number of other
relatives.
Kills
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