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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1944-10-05, Page 2Page 2 THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 5, 1944 4 ®f)e Exeter Times established, 1873; .Advocate established, 1SS.1 amalgamated November 1924 PUBLISHED EACH THURSDAY MORNING AT EXETER, ONTARIO <An Independent Newspaper devoted to the interests pt the Village o? Eseter 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 Later Than Noon on Tuesdays SUBSCRIPTION RATE QO a year, in advance; six months, $1.00 three months 60c J. M. SOUTHCQTT - - PUBLISHER THURSDAY, OCTOBER S, 1944 It Won’t Do Security is the theme of a great deal of writing and speechmaking these fine autumn days. Every so often we hear of some one who has a brand new, watertight scheme, unbreak­ able from stem to gudgeon, that will afford security for every child from bib and spoon to staff and crutches. When hungry one is to be fed, irrespective of the old-fashioned dictum that he who will not work shall not eat. If one is sick, he is to be doctored and nursed. If he breaks a bone the bone is to be mended. If he is out of work he is to be supplied with a job. These and a thousand more interesting things are to be attended to, and all free of charge of any sort whatever. The state is to do every­ thing for everybody. Humanity is to live with­ out a woe or care and with very little sweat. Indeed, sweat, it is hinted, is to be banished from all human experiences. We are to be a well fed, well cared for, adequately protected lot. This is all very nice for the people who like that sort of thing. There is, however, one thing these fixers-up of the human situation quite overlook. And that is the fact that it is not in accord with what folk care for. There are particular and much to be pitied cases of humans who want to live by supping the pox? bottle all their days. Fortunately, these are the exceptions. By far the great majority of humans wish to do their own thinking. They like each individual of them who is worth his salt, • like to make their own mistakes. Lessons learned from experience come high, but they are well taught. Most young men have a good deal of the wander lust in them and wish to/ see the world for themselves, even at the ex­ pense of finding themselves in a swamp Oc­ casionally or taking a few lessons with Robin­ son Crusoe. They want to tear up a few of the things that have come down from the historic past. They are not satisfied to leave the beam unremoved even if their great grandfather and their ancestors, all of them have bumped their heads soundly thereupon. No. these red-blooded people who have two feet and wish to walk thereon. They have eyes and insist upon doing their own seeing. They are away beyond the stage where their chief aim in life is to receive a handout of any kind. We advise out- readers to look into some of those much-heralded re­ form schemes and to note that they would take away from the average man all initiative and opportunity for adventure. Further, humanity does not relish having dinned into its ears what is “good for” it. Moreover, men see that these alleged uplifters and benefactors are for the most part, selfkeepers whose goal is a tyran­ ny. Uplifters,. very often, are nest featherers. « * * * Good News We were glad to hear that at last the use of the “St. Lawrence for supplying electric power is to be given serious consideration. So far this project has rested under the class of hope deferred. At any rate the matter is under consideration once more with the belief that the harnessing of this noble river will give new life and prosperity to eastern Ontario. Let us live in hope that the much discussed develop­ ment of St. Lawrence waterpowers will soon become a reality. Northern Ontario used to be spoken of as the home of the stunted poplar. That sort of talk has vanished before the ex­ plorations of the geologist and the practical hand of the investor and the miner. There is little doubt but that the hills of Eastern On­ tario abound in mineral wealth. Further, west­ ern Ontario has done well in dairying and in other lines of manufacturing and farming. It is high time that men of money, and governments were waking up to the importance of Cana­ dian possibilities. Let it be noted in passing that Russia emerged to world importance and power when she got seriously engaged upon using scientifically her mighty water potential­ ities in the making of electric power and in irrigation, We cannot but wonder that Canada in general and Ontario in particular should have crawled when she should have been leap­ ing and running. « # * * . Keep Going ILyr a while we heard no end of talk about “starving Europe.'” That talk is being toned down considerably these last few months. Cor­ respondents who have taken pains to inform themselves have found out that Europe is not in such a very bad way as far as food is con­ cerned. There is no mention of overflowing abundance of either grain qr live stock or of food, but anything approaching famine condi­ tions or even serious want is not suggested. Canadian farmers and governments will need to take note of this newer information. Any. thing like wildcat farming is to be avoided. Well advised farmers are trying to do little more of the farming they already can do well, Along with the increase of product must go a determined effort to raise the quality of their product, Quality counts whether the quality be shown in seed, in cattle, or in anything else that the farmer puts on the market. * * * * Settling Down Mr. Churchill told the British House of Commons only last week that he did not see the end of the war in Europe till a good deal of nineteen forty-five has passed into history. About the same time we were told that the end of the war with Japan need not be looked for for two years after the cessation of hostili­ ties with the axis powers. These serious an­ nouncements did a good deal to recall the wish­ ful thinkers who have been so vocal of late to the plain duty of winning the war. Mr. Chur­ chill makes no claim to omniscience, Neverthe­ less he is in as good a position as anyone to weigh one fact against another. He devoutly wishes the struggle were ended but facts con­ front him and he must deal with those facts as best he can. The first fact is that the Allies may lose the. war. Lose they certainly will un­ less they keep down to the hardest kind of fighting. The second fact is that the. war con­ ditions may upset a great many of our plans. For instance, we were at an auction sale only the other May when the word got about that the war would soon be over. This foundation­ less rumor nearly defeated the sales. Only too many men are taking on this or that business in the expectation that the arms will be ground­ ed in a very short time. We join with all who wish the war over. While we do this, we remind all who listen to us that there is nothing so uncertain as a dead sure thing. The dove of peace is wary as well as guileless and is not in the mood to have salt dropped on her tail # * * * Arnheim What a welter' of thoughts follow the men­ tion of this name. We had associated it with what the rhetoricans called “the onward sweep to victory.” Then came the word ffthe allies have suffered a temporary check at Arnheim.” This was followed by the announcement that a “critical battle is now being waged at Arn­ heim.” This was succeeded by the word that our brave fighters were nearly wiped out.” Then came the terrible period of blackout when news came from the Allies’ headquarters as to .the state of those representatives nf all that is high spirited and valorous. “What is wrong?” we asked in our anxiety. “Is this another Khar­ toum? Must we again use the fateful words, ‘too few and too late?’ Were our bravest and best sent in where men should not have gone? Was our* airforce inadequate when a. real test came? Had our military leaders fumbled things appallingly in matters of strategy? The military men had the fighters and the materials and the opportunity to choose the moment to attack, why this premature failure attack?” Every Britisher had a personal interest in what those besieged ones were enduring. The entrap­ ped ones have taken a high place among the immortals. Friends and relatives of that brave band have a memorial in the deeds done by them that will never perish. Those representa­ tives of Britain could die. They could not sur­ render.* * * * Note and Comment The show goers breathed more easily when they turned homeward after the fairs. u * * * * Those fine rains, if continued, soon will help out the springs and get meadows and pas­ tures ready for next year, * * # * Those marching school boys make a brave showing. We have yet to meet a man whp re­ gretted having a bit of good solid military drill during his school days. » # £ SR That w'as good news that Col. Drew brought us of the care given our wounded soldiers in England and France. Too much can­ not be done for our fighters. * * * * We’d like to know just what were the con­ ditions that led to the getting of General Mac- Naughton out of command in the Canadian army. He was heralded as a second Wellington. * * * * Silo filling for this season soon will ba completed. We heard a farmer say that he was glad that that job was finished. His aching back gave ready consent to his sentiments*. We suggest that wholesalers and retailers pay a good deal of attention to the quality of goods they are offering the homebuyers, Al­ ready there is h suspicion that “anything will do” the home market. Those with goods to sell had better forget all about any such sentiment, People are working hard and require good food and substantial clothing and plenty of fuel these strenuous days. A very little neglect in the offering of foods will cause trouble. For war purposes the buying public was content to sub­ mit to inconvenience, but they do not like to think that goods of ancient vintage are being palmed off at good,, stiff prices- 15 YEARS AGO The Huron County Athletic As­ sociation held their fourth annual track and field meet at the Agricul- tural Park, Goderich, on Friday, October 11th, beginning at one p.m. Competitors from the Collegiate In­ stitutes and High Schools of Exeter, Mitchell, Seaforth, Clinton, and Goderich took part in the contests. Mr, Sylvester Taylor is redecorat­ ing the interior of his jewellery store. James Street Young People held their Rally Service on Tuesday eve­ ning. There was a good attendance and a fine program was given. On Monday morning shortly after 7 a.m. a large Reo truck belonging to the Bagshaw transport and driv­ en by Alex Rhode left the highway about two miles south of Exeter and turned completely over landing on the wheels. The driver escaped with only a slight gash above the right eye. The frame and the cab were somewhat damaged but Mr, Rhode continued the trip with the truck to London. 25 YEARS AGO iCrediton School fair was held last Friday. The results surpassed all expectations. Over 400 exhibits were brought in and the room was found too small to show them to advantage. The boys brought their fowl, pigeons and rabbits. R. G. Seldon’s rink of bowlers successfully defended the McGibbon cup on Thursday, when they defeat­ ed a Watford rink by 3'0-9. At Centralia on September 27th, Roy Johns, of Winchelsea, was united in marriage to Miss Ina, daughter of Mr. John Smith, of Centralia. At a largely attended meeting of the Liberal-Conservative Party held in Hensail on Monday afternoon, Mr. Fred Ellerington was the choice of the Convention and became the candidate for the Provincial Legis­ lature for South Huron. 50 YEARS AGO The Orangemen of Exetei’ and vicinity attended divine service in' the Trivitt Memorial church on Sun­ day. . Our road commissioner has been busy the past week repairing the sidewalks and culverts about town. Mr. George Penhale, of Stephen, has captured 21 first prizes out of a possible 25 for his high-bred Leicester sheep at the different fall fairs in this vicinity. Zurich Fair At the Zurich fall fail’ some real fine horses as well as good cattle were shown. The day was completed with a concert in the evening fol­ lowed by a dance. The saddle hurd­ ling contest proved to be one of the big attraction of the afternoon. Horses Wagon or Express—Brood mare and foal. N. E. Hooper; foal, R. Manson; 1 year old, N. Hooper; 2 year old, D. Geiger; span W. Decker, Geo. Thiel, N. Hooper. Agricultural — Mare and foal, foal, 1 and 2 year olds, J’. H. Turner & Son; span, Grant Summers, J. H. Turner & Son. Heavy Draft—Mare and foal, 1 and 3 year old, J. H. Turner & Son; span, G. Summers, Turner & Son; six horse team hitched, G. Summers. Roadster—2 year old, V. Becker; 3 year old, W. Munroe; span, J. L. Wright, W. Munro; single roadster ill buggy, J. L. Wright, W. Munro. Carriage—Mare and foal, R. Man- son; span, W. Munro; single car­ riage, W. Munro and 2nd; single taridem, W. Munro. Hackney—Foal and 1 year old, N. E. Hooper & Son; 2 year old, W. Munro, W. E. Hooper; Saddle horse. A. Merner and 2nd. Judge: Hugh Berry. Specials—Stade & Weido, G. Summers; L. Prang & Son, W. Dec­ ker; M. Oesch, W. Decker. Cattle Sorthorns—Cow, W. Oestreicher, C. Keys & Son; yearling lieifer, do, do; 2 year old and bull calf, C. Keys and Son, W. Oestreicher; heif­ er calf, W. Oestreicher and 2nd; young bull, W. Oestreicher, IC. Keys and Son. s Beef Type—Cow, P. Willert arid 2nd; 2 year old, D. Geiger, R. Man- son, 1 year old, B. Klopp, D. Geiger; heifer calf, B. Klopp, R. Manson; 1 and 2 year old steers, D, Geiger; steer calf. B. Klopp, D, Geiger; fat cow, D, Geiger, R. Manson. Gurnseys—Cow, W. Schrag, 2nd and 3rd. Special 3 best beef type, W. Oes- tTOicil&i1 Hereford—H. Wright and J. Mc­ Gregor took all prizes. Polled An’gus—B. Klopp took all prizes. Sheep Lincoln —- A. D. Steeper & Son took all prizes. Oxford Downs—W. Deering and Orville McGowen took all prizes. Shropshire — Orville McGowen took all prizes. Leicester, D. A, Graham arid Rus­ sell Manson took all prizes. ' Hogs Yorks—Roy Lamont, Orville Mc­ Gowan, R, Manson took all prizes. Tam worth—-R. Manson. Specials — Dr. ICoxon, Howard Wright; Mernors’ Wm. Schrag; Johnston & Kalbfleiscli, D. Geiger; Yungbhtt & Son, D. Geiger; T. Eaton special, market, A, Steeper, Eh A. Graham, 0. McGowan; Eaton, export hogs, Roy Lamont; Geo. Dei- chert special, Roy Lamont,' Poultry While a goodly number in this class were not filled, the gamble of birds shown Were very good, and the’ prize winners were; F, McOly- ONTARIO FARMERS 1OOO MEN WANTED Hew! THIS is an appeal to THE FARMERS OF ONTARIO. The Packing Plants of Ontario, which process and ship your livestock for export, ARE.SERIOUSLY SHORT OF MEN. Every available Farmer of Ontario is urged to offer his services for employment in one of the Packing Plants in this province as soon as the essential work of the farm is completed. OVER 1,000 men are required to start in the month of September alone. Good hourly wages will be paid. Transportation to the plant will be provided. Assistance will be given in arranging board and room. With full staffs, the Packing Plants of Canada have ample capacity to handle even the tremendously increased numbers of cattle, sheep ” and swine, which Canadian farmers have ready for market this year, When operating to capacity the Packing Plants can keep the market cleared and livestock can be slaughtered, processed and shipped at its most profitable time, when it is at its market peak. Thus, losses which occur when animals are held beyond the peak —through additional feeding costs, through falling away from peak condition and through the danger to price structures when supply threatens to exceed demand —are avoided. Last year several hundred Ontario farmers volunteered for work in the plants in processing their own products and protecting, their own interests. Production for export this year has increased by 40%. Available man-power has shrunk by 28%. The Ontario Farm Service Force, in conjunction with Employment and Selective Service has undertaken the task of raising sufficient help from Ontario Farmers to keep Packing Plants operating to capacity this year. This department of’ the Ontario government's Department of Agriculture feels that this extension of its service is as vitally important to the interests of the farmers of this prov­ ince as anything it has yet undertaken. The need of meat as a primary essential , food to our Allied Armies, to the people of Great Britain and to the starving millions in countries being liberated by our victorious armies, is the basic consideration. In addition, efficient operation in,the processing and marketing of livestock is necessary in protecting the greatest export market ever opened to Canadian farmers. Your services are needed from now until spring. If you cannot devote that full period of time; a month pr more will be of great assistance. ♦ OFFER YOUR SERVICES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, If you. cannot go to work at once, call or write, stating that you will come, and at what date you will be available. Remember you will be serving •your own best interests as well as playing a vital patriotic part in serving your country. For full information or offering your services, apply in person, phone or write to your nearest office of EMPLOYMENT AND SELECTIVE SERVICE or write to THE ONTARIO FARM SERVICE FORCE PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS, TORONTO Published under Authority of WP-450 DOMINION-PROVINCIAL COMMITTEE ON FARM LABOUR — AGRICULTURE — LABOUR — EDUCATION font; M. Smith; Snowden & Grain­ ger; J. Battler; H. Block & Son, D, A. Graham, W. Deering. Judge: Len O’Brien1. Grain and Seeds White falla, wheat, Geo. Link and 2nd; red fall wheat, H. Finkbeiner; ensilage corn, O. Battler, D. Geiger; early white oats, G. Link, IL Fuss; late white oats, H. Fuss; buckwheat D. Geiger; field crop competition oats, O. Battler, H. Fuss; red clov­ er seed. D. Geiger, O. Battler; al- sike seed, H. Fuss; sweet clover seed, D. Geiger. Horticultural Collection apples, and collection fall apples, F. McCyniont; Kings and Snows, O. Battler, F. MclCly- mont; Spies and Baldwins, F. Mc­ Clymont, Sriowden & Grainger; Greenings and McIntosh, Hbson pip­ pen, golden xrusset, F. McClymont; Wagners, Snowden and Grainger. 0. Battler; Wolf River, Ontario, F. McClymont, Snowden & Grainger; Maiden’s Blush, Blenheims, Peewau- kees, colverts, 20-oz. pippen, Tal- man sweet, Wealthy, F. McClymont, O. Battler, R. Geiger, Snowden & Grainger; collection Russets, collec­ tion fall pears, collection winter apples; collection of pears, D. Geig­ er, F. McClymont; Bartlett pear, W. McAdams, M. McAdams; Flem­ ish beauty pear, F. MejCl'ymorit; Prunes, R. Geiger, M. McAdams; red crab apples, O. Battler, Snowden & Grainger; yellow crab apples, F. McClymont; z grapes, R. Geiger, D. Geiger; collection grapes, M. Smith, D. Geiger; plums, Snowden & Grain­ ger. Dairy and Other Products Crock arid prints butter, F. Mc­ Clymont, M. Smith; cheese, H. Flaxbard; maple syrup, D. Geiger, M. McAdams; hen’s eggs, D. Geiger, Geo. Link; pair dressed chickens, T. Steinbach, F. McClymont; hand soap, F. McClymont, Mrs. A. Mel- lick; O’Brien special^ T. Steinbach. Judge: L, ’O’Brien. Vegetables Katahditi potatoes, E. Willert, T. Steinbach; Dooleys, O. Battler; O.V., E. Willert, O. Battler; O. V. early, 0. Battler; Green Mountain, 0. Battier, H. Finkbeiner, Irish |Cobb- ler, O. Battler, 0. Mellick; Flint corn, W. McAdams, M. McAdams; Dent Corn, Snowden & Grainger, 0. Battler; sweet corn, 0. Battler; Y. B. corn, G. Link, E. Willert; yellow onions, Mrs. A. Mellick, 0, Battler; dutch setts, Mrs. A. Mellick, 0. Battler; Spanish oriiOiiS, M. Mc­ Adams, W. McAdams; white field carrots, 0. Battler; golden carrots, Df Bedard, 0. Battler; Swedish tur- niils, R. Merner, D. Geiger; red man­ gels, O. Battler, F. McClymont; int, mangels, D. Geiger, 0. Battler; su­ gar beet mangels, O. Battler, Geo. Link; Oxford cabbage, R. Merner, G. Link; Drumhead cabbage, O. Battler, D. Bedard; blue cabbage, 0. Battler; R. Merner; white radish and cauliflower, O. Battler; yellow pumpkins, M. McAdams, W. Mc­ Adams; pie pumpkins, 'F. Flaxbard, R. Geiger; celery, D. Bedard, O. Battler; citron, R. Geiger, O. Batt­ ler; Hubbard squash, 0. Battler; blood beets, O. Battler, H. Flaxbard; root beets, O. Battler; watermelon, 0. Battler, E. Willert; muskmelon, R. Geiger, A. Merner; red tomatoes, O. Battler, Snowden & Grainger; yellow tomatoes, 0. Battler; collec­ tion vegetables, O. Battler; Hess special, R. Geiger; Herald special, E. Willert. Judge: Milford Schilbe. ■ Ladies’ Work Those winning prizes in this class we note: Mrs. T. Emory, M. Smith, Mrs. A. Mellick, H. A. Fuss, M. McAdams, Mrs. H. A. Fuss, Miss E. Weber, 0. Battler, W. McAdams, Elfrieda Becker, Clare Mellick, Eleanor Ducharme, 'R. Geiger; T. Steinbach, Albert Hess. Specials—E. Datars special, T. Steinbach; Williams, M. McAdams; Forest City, M. McAdams, 0. Batt­ ler, W. McAdams; Gascho Bros. Special, '0. Battler; Dr. P. J. O’­ Dwyer special, Mrs. H. Fuss. Judge: Mrs. Allen Berry, Wood­ ham. HURONDALE W.I. The September meeting of the Hurondale W. I. was held at the home of Mrs. J. Oke. Roll call was answered by, “A Sunday dinner prepared on Saturday.” Mrs. J. Kirkland and Mrs. L. Roberts were appointed local leaders of the fall project of the Junior Homemaking club. Arrangements were made to send boxes overseas to local boys. Donations of home-made cooking 6tc. to be handed in to Mrs. Moir, Mrs. Rundle Or Mrs. KOrhick by October 12th« Those desiring to have woollen blankets made from Old woollens are to have their mat­ erials handed in to Mrs. Kirkland or Mrs, Clarence Down by October 15 th, The program, in charge of Mrs, Perkins, convener of Home Econ­ omics, cdhsisted of Solos by Marilyn Bissett and an instrumental by Miss Reta Oke. The guest speaker Rev, Mr. Irwin, took as his subject, “Peace” a thought provoking ad­ dress, as (t Concerns all of us as Christian leaders, r u It DOES taste good in a pipe The discouraged ownei’ of a small coffee shop in Ohio gave up the ghost and placed a sign on the door: “No coffee, no sugar, no help, no oil, no heat, no profit. If you want a square meal, join the army.” A. 1 CLATWORTHY We Deliver Phone 12 Granton r « v We Have Lumber NOW ON HAND also' good Cedar Fence Posts ANY SIZE IRON POSTS AND BARB WIRE Place yottr order for shingles right away—Ave can supply them.