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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1945-01-04, Page 2per cent, of boxes received one national magazine SGT. BOB BECKER WRITE'S FROM GERMAN OAMJ? Oui’ ad- i^eipain 3, since and cen- - ' August 6, 1944 Dear Mom and Dad: Well, we are on the move (five lines are then censored), dress will - apparently Kriegsgefangenen Lager that is the mail centre soring place for the air force mail. I am beginning to think, it doesn't matter though,•because I still haven’t received any mail and have about given up hope. (Five more lines censored here). A lot of Cana­ dians are here from'Dieppe but I understand they are ' mostly ’ from Windsor and I haven’t run into any­ one T know. I am well and am hop­ ing to see you soon. Don’t wory, and lots of love to all. Bob. THE TIMES^APVQCATE, EXETER QNTARIQ, THURSDAY MORNING* JANUARY 4, 1945 « CWNA Copy will be fix- THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 1943 Xi Note and Comment Holidays, plenty Hurondale W * advantage What Other Editors Say irons up to take its place and prolong All file lancing and poulticing you cad t N interests District year s work hun- took Ruth Wildfong was award- Bronze Medal for proficiency a dance at Rendle, in Weekly Member to open a old hard­ en Independent of the Village op the known morn- organist of church en- a theatre the Greek king' must go. He and story and nearly one scholars of the school Seldon was in South Indiana, on business this “No, Elmer, I can’t marry' you. The man whom I'm going to marry must be upright and squats.” “You want a piano, not a husband.1’ "Mary, your young brother has just seen me kissing you. What shall I give him to keep him from telling?” “Well, Charlie, he usually gets a dollor.” tolerated. «• * Smiles . . . . Advocate, established 18 $4 November 1924" THURSDAY MORNING AT EXETER, ONTARIO Newspaper devoted to* the of Exeter and Surrounding and ice and Mai^, Member of the Canadian Newspapers’ Association; of the Ontario-Quebec Division of the .Must be Noon on SUBSCRIPTION ] $2,00 a year, in advance; three months J. M. SOUTHCOTT Cxeter ^ime^ ^tbbotatc Times established (8,73; amalgamated PUBLISHED EACH to Rev. Robert Earl pastor of, the United Morpeth and Palmyra, Mrs. Q. A. Southcott, of in Our Hands Not l Tuesdays rate six months, $1.00 60c PUBLISHER AU Advertising Later Than Well Done, France Whatever went wrong with France in be- I ing unprepared for the invasion of her native : land by the Germans, she has wakened up ! since her almost complete liberation. This she ( has done by an almost complete reconciliation of her rival factions. With their usual keenness it was seen that unless France became a united people her horizon would be sure to grow darker. Just now she is facing up to her perils and sparing nothing in the way of clearing her soil of the Hun pollution. France did won­ ders in recovering from the German invasion of 1870. Bismark said, “I will bleed France white,” but could not carry out his threat. And now the French are squaring up to their pres­ ent problems and again they are going to win, provided they do not give way to too much politics and seek to rebuild the “Gay Paree.” The French have a rich soil and a capable, if volatile people. They have some scores to pay off with Germany and Germany is not over­ looking that fact. Let it not be forgotten by the rest of us that there are five million French­ men slaves in Germany, carrying on under con­ ditions that cannot but weaken the body and wreck the mind. When the war is over France will have a terrific problem in caring for these helpless wrecks of humanity. a: » ajc The Reply When the Huns made their last invasion thrust westward the Yanks made a reply that which she will better and more adequately understand in the coming months. The reply • -was to set every American to work getting food and shipping and munitions at the serv­ ice of the nation. “Those Germans must get an. unqualifiedly good licking,” said those alert Yanks. Germany will learn yet what Uncle Sam can do once his dander is stirred. Already he is making good use of the smooth place on his boot ’and the Germans may as well look well to their juglar vein. Uncle Sam does, not sharpen up the old hunting knife and oil. up , the trusty old flint lock just for the fun of it. In Canada, too, we are getting the old pow­ der pouch filled up and the moulds for bullet­ making* are hot day and night. Jack Canuck Junior is going through his paces on the drill ground and he is thinking about the best place to sheath his bayonet. Jack Canuck Senior, has told his.boy, “Mother and I will be put to it, but we’d be ashamed of you if you did not remember that mother and I raised you to be a free man.” Hitler may have been smart in organizing that western drive, but he’ll get “■'^-paitL-<for his cleverness. The longer he fights the more completely he’ll*' be thrashed. The 'bigger he makes himself, the harder he’ll fall. * * * ■ «. What Cheek - “A cat may look at a king,” we used to say as we were getting over the old idea that some sort of divinity hedged a king. True, and a pot-shotter may take a shot at a king. Indeed one of the ways for a ruler to achieve notoriety is for him to be shot at. At any rate Mr. Chur­ chill was sho.t at the other day as he was on his mission of healing the cancerous trouble of distraught Greece, “What Cheek,” com­ mented the Prime Minister. He had a great job in liberating Greece. He had his full part in seeing that the starving Greeks were fed. He was on a mission of giving that volatile people an opportunity to prosper under stable government, The reply of that Greek was to take a pot shot at “What cheek!” We « his country’s, best friencl. should say so! X * 9 Fill The BillDidn’t And now the rulers in high places are tell­ ing the king of Greece that the best thing for himself And • his country is for him to resign his job* He simply does not fill the bill? the people believe* In these soul-trying times one must fight or hold the candle. The nice rocking chair with its comfortable cushion will soon be a curiosity,, as far as this practical world is corio.mem d. So " ... „ failed’to serve Up to the requirements of his position and he. l--.-- ------ public may as because men stern necessity hold whip und reins in a hand that knows* how both should be used. Sofa warmers and lounge lizards never made pros­ perous either a man, a nation? a business or a nation. ' i must travel, All who serve the well take notlec* This is not are hard-hearted but because a' # * * At any rate, those Germans by tlieif *vvcst- ern trtisL tiki what common sense failed! to do -—it utri.ted the Allies*. It Would Puzzle SplpmQR 4 Word comes that some of the people in the liberated countries have champagne and i silk stockings but no potatoes. What can be done about it? Neither silk stocking noy cham­ pagne are in the food class* Are these liberated folk going to do some lively bartering? Are they to be left with their champagne arid silk stockings and food to be distributed among them? The situation opens windows through which careful observation should be made* For one thing) we must not jump to conclusions, "■*■ * * * Up Goes The Chin We have had a fine Christmas and New Year’s Day? but now we are down to work? and how we enjoy it, even if we have a good deal of heart ache, The ache we have has nothing of shame or disgrace in it. But we are getting right at our job, on the farm, in the store, in the office and in the pulpit. The human who can work and "who won’t work soon will be so lonesome and so little even in liis own eyes that he will be forgotten. There may not be as much laughter as of yore, but the workers are self-respecting and that is a quality that warms the heart even if it does not redden the skin, Caught Napping . • • - - . . .. There are some terrible words being used of the Allies on account of their setback by* the German big push. Some informed people say that the Allies were outgeneraled. That is what Britain experienced in the opening stages of the Boer Avar, The Boers in the early stages Simply knew more about Avar than the British knew and gaA^e them a sound thrashing. The simple fact is that the Allies were totally out- manoeuvered in their recent major reverse. That is to say the preponderance of usable knoAvledge Avell used was on the side of our enemies. Recently informed people tell us that the Allies Avere “caught napping.” Is it not time for us to ask if the “nappers” and the “out­ generaled” Avere told to go away back where they cannot do anyone any harm ?“ “Napping is a habit and a very bad habit at that. Have we not had enough of this sort of thing, as this recent experience abundantly demon­ strates? “Outgeneraled?”’ Can there be any statement more alarming? Taken along with “napping” Ave have a mischievous"combination that simply cannot be * # of snow sleighs and skates! Ah, Johnny, and these are great times! # « * * All signs point the way of another war. Already the implements for farm are pretty well worn. It seems, too, that it will be increasingly difficult to get new machinery. This war must be won and farmers are setting their faces towards victory. Let it not be for­ gotten that the war may not end in nineteen forty-five. We see no reason why it should. We were yery sure that it would be over by the New Year, but our certainty was not well- founded. We do not believe, in crepe hanging. Neither do we believe in befooling ourselves. Food will be greatly needed and the longer the war the greater the need of Canada’s doing all in her powei* to aid the allies in every way the farmer., can furnish necessities. With this in mind we called on a repair man who hasy himself been a successful farmer and business man. “Repairs needed!” he exclaimed. “Why, I have been obliged to secure additional help to get caught up with my Christmas work. This minute I could use two additional men. Every week more work is coming that I simply can­ not overtake.”. • « * * So thrilling have events in Europe proven, we have had a tendency to forget what been going on in the Pacific. Sufficient to that Qeneral MacArthur, and his sailors infantry and airmen have been clearing has say and _ UP things at a wonderful rate.*MacArthur is clever enough to be a Scotchman. If only Montgomery, that fighting Irishman who saved the day in North Africa, had a good deal more to say in Europe. As it is, the Pacific with its untold wealth is soon to get into good hands. There’ll be trade and the wealth of the human spirit there that lies beyond all power of thought or imagination., Now that so many British ships are working together with McArthur, we may count on some lively times. We can hardly admit but Tokio has been bombed six times. The Japanese Emperor’s bear, if he has one, has been neatly scorched. Civilization welcomes the changes that are being wrought under the folds of the stars and stripes. We have a long way to go in this good Work but, under God, we’re on.the way. We hear people frequently mention the “Best Things in Life.” What are some of the best things ? We suppose each person might have a different answer. Here is a list of the best things made by Henry F. Kohs: The Best Law-—The Golden Rule; The Best Education —- Self-Knowledge; The Best Music —- The Laughter of a Child; The Best Medicine-—Cheer­ fulness and Temperance; The Best War—Tim Fight Against One's Own Weakness; The Best Science—Extracting Sunshine from a Cloudy Day; The Best Art-—Fainting a Smile in the Face of a Child; The Best Telegraphy—Flash ing a Ray of Sunshine into Gloomy Heart; The Best Biography—The Life that* Writes Charity in the Largest Letters; The Rest Mathematics —Multiplying the Joys and Dividing the Sor­ rows of Others*—St. Marys Journal-Argus. W LETTER BOX re- at- re- IQ YiARS AGQ The old stone schoolhouse 11th concession of Usborne, as Plugtown, on Wednesday jng was completely gutted by fire, the stone walls alone remaining. When. Mr, Chas. Prout, who sides on a farm south of Exeter, tempted to remove a belt from a volvlng pulley witli his leg, the leg was drawn into the pulley with the result that Mr, Prout suffered a compound fracture of both bones in the leg. Workmen are now engaged 1U Clearing away the wreckage of the skating rink following the recent collapse. If it can be accomplished ip. time an open air rjnk ed up for the winter. Mrs. J. G, 'Cochrane, the Caven Presbyterian tertained' the choir to party on New Year’s Eve, Mrs. Bert Gillespie on Friday last had the misfortune to cut a nasty gash in her right foot, She was carrying the axe -at the time and in some wav it slipped and came, in contact with her foot. , Mr. Ben Dawson returned to Exe­ ter Thursday resuming his position with the Hydro Electric Ppwer Commission. He spent three weeks assisting at the Main office in Lon­ don. 15 YEARS AGO Messrs. Harvey Pollen and Thos. Coates have purchased from Mr. Milo Snell the service end of the Chevrolet Garage including the ac­ cessories, gas, oil. tires and repairs. •Mr. W. G. Medd's class of'young men of the Main St. Sunday School held a banquet at the Rex Cafe on Monday evening, Mr. Medd Was pre­ sented with a Parker fountain pen desk set. The home of Mr. and Mrs. John A. MacMillan, Ridgetown, was the scene of a pretty wedding, at’ noon, on Saturday, when their only daughter, Miss Jean,, was united in marriage Southcott, church at and son of Exeter. The Young People of Main St. church held a successful skating party at the rink Monday evening followed -by an enjoyable social hour at the church. Mr. Jas. Morley was in London on Saturday and' attended a ban­ quet at the Hotel London to the London Baseball team intermediate champions of^ tht^Onturio Baseball Association. Mr.* Morley conveyed the greetings of the Exeter team who were associated with London in the League. r<• ... - 25 YEARS AGO The municipal councils of Exeter and Usborne have decided to un­ veil the memorial monument in Exeter on Friday afternoon. In the evening a banquet will be tendered the returned soldiers. This community experienced the heaviest snow storm during Monday night that we have had this winter The trains on the. L.H.andB. line have bedn restored in accordance with the old service, there being now a train from the north and south in the morning and likewise in the evening. ' -Mr. R. G. Bend, week. Miss ed the in pianoforte playing. This medal, presented by the London College of Music, England, is awarded to the winner of .the .highest marks gained While cranking his cai’ near Kirkton on Friday night, Mr. Edgar Mills, butcher, had the misfortune to have his right arm broken near the wrist. He was thrown about ten feet, caused by the backfire. The Pageant, “The Rights of a Child”, presented on Tuesday eve­ ning by James St. Sunday School drew a large crowd and proved to be a most instructive and interest­ ing affair. The Pageant consisted of song dred part. SO YEARS AGO Livery men have been enjoying a good run of business the past week. Sleighing is fair and many of the young people are taking of the same. . Mr. I. Dearing is about barber shop in Bissett’s ware stand A numbei* took part in ; the residence of Mr. J, Exeter, on Christmas night. The examination at School Sed- tlo No, 2, Stephen, was held on Fri­ day Dec. 21st. The Whole section turned out to take an affectionate farewell of their teacher* Miss A* Ussery, A sumptuous repast was en­ joyed, The trustees. Messrs. M. Hertzel. Robt. Sims and John Law- son presented Miss Fssery with a beautiful dinner set. * Mr, Wm, Holt has disposed Of his hotel at Grand Bend to Mr, Edward Bossentyerry for the sum of $1,00Or. Folio are the Municipal Nominations in this vicinity; Use- ter, Reeve, Dr* Rollins, W, Bawden, W. G, Bissett, A, Q. Boluer afld T. H. McCallum; Deputy-Reeve T, B* The following letters written by Sgt, Robert Becker appeared in the New Hamburg Independent. Sgt. Becker is a grandson of the lata Dr. J- W, Browning and a nephew of Mr., and Mrs, Geo, A. Hawkins and Mr, P. Browning, of town. Mr. and Mrs, Q. H, Becker re­ ceived the following letters from their son, Sgt, Robert Becker, who is a prisoner of war in Germany. He was captured about seven months ago when his bomber was shot down on an operational flight. August 20, 1944 Dear Mom and Dad: Believe it or not, I got my first mail this Aveek. One from, mom, one from dad, one from Hall’s and ! one from Tavistock. Gee, it was good to hear from home after wait­ ing seven months. I certainly hope you didn’t have to wait so long. Neither of your letters were the first ones. Avritten, according to the contents.'I hope you will be having a nice time at the Bend now, What. I Avouldn’t give for a good SAvim! We are pretty well .settled down uoav (a few words are here censored) I am in, what we call, .combine with Lorne Weir, a chap from Toronto. We joined up together and Avere to­ gether till last June. He lasted longeY than I did and has only been doAvn four months. We pool our food and cook it together. You ought to see our cooking facilities. Everything is made of tin cans, even the stoves. Talk about neces­ sity being the mother of invention, We have a blower on our stove ana it is quite 'efficient, burning thing, even ashes. If this takes’- as long to reach you as did, I hope I’ll be with you I get it. Lot’s of love to alt any- ■letter youia When The Christmas meeting of Huron­ dale W.I. was held at the home of Mrs. Percy Passmore, on December 27th'with an attendance of 14 mem­ bers and 10 visitors. The .meeting opened in the usual way with Mrs. Wm. Kernick reading the scripture and roll call, a Christmas Bible quotation. Letters of thanks were read for boxes sent and a donation was voted to Children’s War Mem­ orial Hospital. Word has bebn re­ ceived that the blankets are ready to ship and may be expected any time. There was a collection of $5.12 taken for the Re'd Cross. The social part consisted of carols. In­ strumental by Grant Morgan: read­ ing by Velma Ferguson, comic song by Malcolm Kirkland; a reading by Mrs. ' Wm. Cann, with several Christmas messages and New Year resolutions, over from was given "UNRRA” A paper which was laid the November meeting by Mrs. A. Moir on in which she gave the meaning of- "UNRRA,” its objects and what they are aiming for, of the meeting of Churchill and Roose­ velt at Montreal, Mrs. Garnet Frayne, and 'Mrs. Rundle conducted a musical contest. The January meeting wijl be held at the home of Mrs. Rundle. Topic will "Historical Research.” Carling by acclamation; Councillors John Taylor, 'Chas. Snell, W. Hard­ ing and W. Treble. Usborne. Reeve, Thos, M. Kay, John Delbridge, Wm, Kydd, Bohald Molnnes; Councillors south-west ward* John Hunter, Jas, Handford, Henry Jones; north-west ward, R* Cann, W. Delbridgb/ F. Morley, J. F, Stinson; north-east ward, R. E, Gardiner, A, Hunkin* Stephen, Reeve, V. Ratz; 1st Dep­ uty-reeve, Hy, Ellber; 2nd Deputy, j, s* sherritt; Councillors, Hicks and Sweitzer, All by acclamation* Weekly Newspapers Top the List 67% of Rural Mail Boxes Receive the Local Weekly manager, on his holidays, local mail man while he de­ ru ral route. An advertising companied the livened along a “I picked up some valuable pointers of selling the farm market,” this ad man writes. “Judging by this section of1 the rural community I would say that the advertiser who wishes to reach the greatest number of farm readers must use..the local paper. . Practically every family subscribes to this medium and on the day it was delivered a god many of the farm’.people were out at their boxes to get the mail. “Inquiries brought the information that these .more or less isolated farm folk, almost with­ out exception, are hungry for local news . . . “I made a careful count of periodical deliveries during the fortnight and have drawn up this table showing the percentages of boxes receiv­ ing the publications delivered along the route. 67% Receive Local Weekly 51 per cent, of boxes received the first farm paper 20 per cent, of boxes received the second farm paper- 13 per cent, of boxes received the small city paper 5 per cent, of boxes received metropolitan dailies 3 These facts uncovei’ed by a practical advertis­ ing man,;will carry more weight with aR.we.rf*Js.- .... ing buyers and their cousel than anything the weekly publishers themselves might say. Today’s and tomorrow’s rich farm market can be reached in a friendly, intimate reultful way by using For Lasting Peace We’ll have lasting peace, when we meet God’s terms, and not before, For what man is before his God, That’s wliat he is and' nothing more. Unconditional surrender to the will of God And nothing Jess, If we would have our lives by Him More fully blessed. Our mighty statesmen may sow the grain, But God alone gives sun and rain, Without which there’d 'be no increase, Then meet His terms for lasting peace. Quoted “Granite rocks shall melt and crumble, In some firey final day, Heaven itself shall shake in terror, And the earth shall pass away; But the law of ten commandments, Carved by God’s own finger sure, Through the vast, unmeasured ages, et unchanging shall endure.” M, Sanders. if you** suffer from boils you know how siok and miserable tliey made you feet Boils are an outward indication of impurities in the system, and just when you think you are rid of one another croi . 4 ’ *’ ** . . * . ’ your misery* All the lancing and poulticing you can do may not stop more ''coming. To help overcome boils you should purify the blood, so why not give that old, reliable blood medicinOj Burdock Blood Bittern, a chance to snow What it Will do in helping you got rid of them? Thousands have used it for this purpose for the past 00 years. Why not you? The T, Milburn Co., Limited, Toronto, Ont.