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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1944-07-27, Page 2Page 2 ’THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JUfcY®, 1944 *3* Times established IS 73; Advocate established 1881 amalgamated November 1924 PUBLISHED EACH THURSDAY MORNING AT EXETER, ONTARIO Newspaper devoted to the of Exeter and Surrounding interests District An Independent of the Village All Advertising Later Member of the Canadian Newspapers’ Association; of the Ontario-Quebec Division of the CWNA Weekly Member Copy Must be in Our Hands Not Than Noon on Tuesdays SUBSCRIPTION |2,00 a year, iu advance; tjiree mouths J. M. SOUTHCO1T RATE sljf months, $1.00 60c PUBLISHER 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. « # # 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 li 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 1 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. ** * * 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 1 i 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 I xs sjs # # 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. * * %■ # , 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. ♦ 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. * ** Farmers are told that farm machinery has prospect of being available. * * -x- * This district has harvested the largest pea crop that it has garnered for years. # & # ‘Sr And why does Hitler keep that four-engined airplane hard by in a convenient place ? 45 There has been a great deal of fine fall wheat harvested during the last two weeks, * «■ have greatly needed rain the general farm crops have matured splendidly. a # Wilson and Sims. While the gardens * 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. S: * * 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.” * * * -> 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. * * * * 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. •» * Japan’s he dwells in glory, have his cabinet. * * * * 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. * en- 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.” $ / 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 A Pimple Covered Face Many a Romanes Tho lives of many young people are made miser­ able by the breaking out of pimples, and you probably know of cases Where a promising romance has been spoiled by those red, white, festering and pus filled gores On tho face. The trouble is not so much physical pain? but the b .. mental suffering caused by the embarrassing disfigurement which very often makes the sufferer ashamed to go out in company. 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