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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1945-02-01, Page 2P««e 2 THE TIMES’APVOCATE, EXETER ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 1, 1045 JEtje Exeter Times established 1873; Advocate established 1881 amalgamated November 1924 PUBLISHED EACH THURSDAY MORNING AT EXETER, ONTARIO -An Independent Newspaper devoted to the interests of the Village gf EJxeter and. Surrounding District Member of the Canadian Weekly Newspapers' Association; Member of the Ontario-Quebec Division of the CWNA All Advertising Copy Must bo in Our Hands Later Than Noon on Tuesdays SUBSCRIPTION $2.00 a year, in advance; threp mopths I, M. SOUTHGOTT Not RATE six months, $1.00 60 c , PUBLISHER THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1945 1 The Forgotten Man It is eminently proper that every working man, professional, farmer or otherwise, should be looked after to the point where he may make provision against old age and misfortune. Every man during his productive years should be en abled to lay by in store for tlie days when “November’s surly blast makes field and forest bare.” We are familiar with the Prudential pre cepts dealing with this period of life. But what of the man who has been overtaken by misfor tune or who has come to the time when his services have little or no market value? We are thinking of such a man who is living this pres ent hour under such circumstances. The man is old. He cannot help himself financially. He has raised his family and now the family find the sledding hard as they lopk after their own re sponsibilities,. Meanwhile the old man looks on and wonders as he pinches to the last copper. He is required to keep a show of respectability. He is locked to contribute to every needy cause, though he has no way of earning a dollar. Leg islators, very properly are trying to obviate this state of affairs for the generation now earn ing. But what of the man who is living these wintry days with the thermometer at zero and the prices of the plainest necessities steadily rising? These old men do not complain. They are too self-respecting for anything like that. “We’ll get through!” they say, though there is a secret, unexpressed hope in many a breast that the time of waiting for him will not be pro longed. Mbck *s done for youth. But these old jnen were once, youpg and these men once serv ed acceptably. They manage to live, but the living is pinched and often hard. What is to be done about it? * «• * * It Is Not Fair He was busy at the bench the day I called on him. He opened his little shop at seven in the morning and while the days were long and well into the autumn, he frequently toiled till nine at night. “The day is coming when I can’t work. At present I can work and I must make provision.” He was well over fifty years of age. He had educated his family, all of whom were off pulling their own canoe. All of them were doing well. “What’s your complaint?” we asked. “It is this, I started from scratch. I educated every one of my family. And now I am required by law 'to care for every youngster born into the other fellow’s family. See that pian living over there? He has six youngsters. He is doing as little as he can to get by so that he can re ceive the gpyernujent allowance for his young sters. He’ll grab that cash and the youngsters Will mot profit by a single copper. Why should I be called upon to educate and feed the otlier fellow’s offspring. » * # Apparently Going Well All reports are to the effect that things are going well with the Allies. We hope that the reports are well founded. While we are delight ed to think that the word we receive is in ac cordance with the facts we urge our readers not to be over sanguine lest we repeat our ex perience of the Christmas and New Year holi- •day season. The struggle is a desperate one, involving, as it does, the fate of mighty nations. We are not aware of the resources that Ger many may have underground. A deal of wind can blow between Berlin and Moscow or be tween Berlin and London. We contend with full expectation of victory. At the same time we know that the surest and quickets way to the victory for which we long and struggle will all our might, is to prosecute the war in every possible way Up to the limit of our ability. Not a hand must slacken on any allied short till freedom once more spreads her banner over every land where pien breathe and grasses grow and waters run. -» ** Rumors When the war ends the of the event. Meanwhile let crafty men are eager to spread rumors calcu lated to fill their own coffers. This i$ a by product of war. Rumors are a poor foundation on which to risk one’s fortune or his reputation. History, we know, relates the fortunes that have been made by tlie early learning of the news of victory. But when one fortune is made in this way another is sure to be lost, The gain er usually walks the earth with high head while the loser takes to the darker places where ap plause is seldom given. Just now the rumor monger is sure to be a public enemy. Happy is the man who keeps hkf h' ud, * * * * Those .reports of annual church meetings make good reading. * World Will be told us not forget that What Will Russia Do? We-need not Y'orry about what Rnssia will do to the world. As far as history teaches any- things we know that Russia is bent on develop ing; her own territory and. tremendous personal and national resources. Her motto appears to be “safety first”* (She does not seep) to fee eager for any other nation’s territory. She already has land and minerals and timber sufficient for her every requirement and that close at hand. While this is the case and while Russia seeks no guarreh we must remember that she is abun dantly capable pf taking care of herself and that she packs a tremendous wallop, mentally, as well as physically for any one who treads on her toes, She may well adopt the old Scottish motto, “Wha daqr meddle me?” She comes to us in her mantle saying to aU the werldt bring you peace or war,” It is for the rest of US to determine which she will give to the world. * * # * . That Recognition As we hear of the well-merited decorations so many of our fighting men are receiving, it is just as well to take noti'ce of an interesting occurrence in one of the big shops in Pontiac. We have before us a picture in which the head of a big firm is presenting a young workman with a perfectly good cheque for one thousand dollars for the young fellow’s inventing a short er and fax* more effective way of doing a cer tain bit of important manufacturing, Almost better still is the expression on the big boss’s face as he makes the presentation. The young fellow is in his overalls, while the boss is in regulai* office dress. When so many of us are keen to get “whitecollar” jobs, it is interesting to note that all over this continent there are big employers who are looking for the man in overalls who can do a job a little better than that job has been done hitherto. The delicate hand of the- artist or the professional man has a cunning all its own. True, but there often lurks the gnarled, hard hand of the man in over alls a skill that makes the world safe and that adds immeasurably to the welfare of the race. The young man who would entei* a business and become eminent therin should enter by the over alls door, Unless white collar knows the spade work, it is sure to be tripped when tripping is likely to prove fatal. « * That Russian Drive Russians are driving forward against Ger- - many with a power and a rapidity 'that is the wonder of the present day wqrld and that has no parallel in history. The secret? It lies in her having a single mirid to getx on yyith the war. Her mind and her might are ou her job. We hear little about soldiers’ comforts. We do hear about Russian rifles and tanks and bayon ets and airplanes. We hear, too, of the salvos of Russian cannon that toar ojit the news of Russian victories. We hear nothing of Stalin’s cat or his dog. We listen, rqther, to his s.qying that he is busy with the task on his hand. We dp not hear of Stalin’^ taking long, trips to meet leaders of other countries to carry on interminable negotiations that require for their interpretation the skill and learning of “a Philadelphia lawyer.” We do hear of his an nouncing his decisions with a “take it or leave it” bluntness and of 'other statesmen saying something like “perhaps that will be best.” Rus sia’s method so far. is l?ased on the admonition “Know what yqu W^L Then up ap.d at it!” Just now we are glad that the Russians are fighting , on our side. It is part pf pur job to s.ee that they are happy. Neither the war nPr the peace negotiations are ove* by any manner of means, facts which we will do well to keep before us. # * * * What About Rover? Considerable interest has been aroused by some transportation company or other allowing a dog to have passage on some sort of outfit while a soldier was obliged to ta.ke to the ten der meXcies of shank’s pony. “Why is this thus?” inquired an indignant public. More serious still is the word that comes that a boy on his job of delivery papers was set upon and badly bitten up and torn by two dogs. In addition we have the word of a perfectly good citizen that within the last two years he has been seriously dis turbed by the gestures and menacing growls of three Exeter dogs. We confess a liking for dogs of the well-behaved variety. At the same time we remember that the dog is regarded by some as being something of the whitewashed wolf variety. In any case a dog is a dog and not in the same category as a human being. Further, the bite of the nicest little pet dog may expose the bitten one to rabies and cause him a very considerable trouble as he takes precautionary measures. We know something of the fine work done by trained dogs ap.cl watch dogs. Still it remains true that “ ’tis fags’ delight, to bark and bite.” Please note that word bite. In any case the street is no place for an uncontrolled dog. We understand that the village aidermen have not repealed the “Dog By-law.” That be ing the case we call attention thereto. * # * * Note and Comment A good sledj a good road oh a properly in clined hill arid a few youngsters—well, what more does any youngster ask? The old swimmin* hole has therein a close rival. ft “I have no money but dad has some. Why should I worry?” True, but we Shw dad looking thoughtfully at the toe of his number nines. * -x- % * We like to hear of those sleighing parties. We are picking up what we should never have dropped, « * 10 YEARS AGO Xu winding up the SStatg of the late William Kernick, the official boards of the Main St. and James St, United ciuircheg were each pre sented with a cheque for nine hun dred dollars,, the money to be used for home missions in the West, Jean, Evelyn King, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Melvin King of Steph en, while playing in the hay Jpft -of the barn ran against the barn 490? Which opened allowing her to fall ten fpet intp a snow drift two or three feet deep. She had the mis« fortune to fracture her right collar bone. The coldest spell of the season visited this community early Sun day iporning when the merqnyy dropped to twenty degrees belpty zero. A qhiet jedding took place on Friday afiernopn at the home of the bride when Mary Ella, dauglu- ter of the late Thomas and Mary Shapton, was united in. marriage to William George Walker, of North Battleford, Sask., son ‘ Walker, of town. Rev. officiated- Rev, Manson Doyle, Young People's work, Toronto, was the special speaker at the anniver sary of the Young People’s Associ ation of the James Street United Chui'ch on Sunday. A young People's’ choir led the service of song. Mr. Jos. Creech, president of the Y.P.S. presided over the ser vices both morning and evening. of Mrs. Wm, Mr. Stainton' secretary of 15 YEARS AGO Messrs. Sandy Elliot and Garnet McFalls arq iu London this week attending a short course for Ford dealers aud salesmen. Mr. C. F. Hooper has sold his fine brick residence on Main Street opposite the post office to Reeve B. M. Francis. Mr. Hooper intends erecting a home in London in the Spring. County Council is meeting this V'eek in Goderich. Reeve B. M. Francis will represent Exetei- on the Council for the first time, Reeves Jas. Ballantyne, of Usborne and Reuben Goetz of Stephen, Dep uty Reeve Wm. Sweitzer, of Stepji- en and Reeve Rader, of Hay are all in attendance. A horse belonging to Mr. Samuel Preszcator, of Exeter, had the mis fortune to fall and break its leg on the Huron Street sideroad and had to be shot. Mr. H. C. Sweetlove has been transferred to the-Exeter branch of the Canadian Bank of Commerce from St. Cath^riaqs., The Yo^thf People’s Guild of Cavep church hgld a very enjoyable seating party on Tuesday evening. After skating lunch was served at the home of Mr. and Mrs, R, G Sel don. A banquet was tendered to the yoiing - men ancj the young women who are taking in tire .short course in Agriculture ^nd »Home Econom ics in Exeter in the parlors of the James St. church at noon pn Thqrs. ,,of last week, sppnsqred by of Commerce the members en’g Institute. Tfte banquet was the Exeter Chamber and was catered by of the Exeter lyom- -25 YEARS AGQ A large .gathering of women from all parts of the town respond ed to the invitation given by the ladies in charge of the tea held at the home of Reeve and Mrs. Beav ers on Wednesday afternoon last. Those in charge of this successful tea were, Mrs. (Dr.) Medd, Mrs. Wickwire, Mrs. Abbott and Mrs. Willis Powell. Mr. John Woods, of town, has disposed of his 100 acre farm in Usborne Twp., located on the St. Marys Road, to Mr. R. Skinner, of town. There is an excellent gravel pit on the farm but no buildings. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. Moir, Thames Road, on January 28th, was the scene of a pretty wedding when their daughter, Miss Jessie Lila, became the bride of Mr. William J. Kernick, of Usborne. Rev. Foote officiated. Mr. William Passmore has mov er to Exeter from Usborne and is opeupyipg the residence he pur chased from the estate of the late John Colwill, Nprth Street. Mr. Archie Dayis left Wednesday for Ingersoll to leax’n Linotype op erating. Mrs. SO YEARS AGO On Saturday night last the Cen tal Hotel at Lucan narrowly escap ed destruction by fire. It appears in some mysterious Way the fire broke out of a side board drawer. Owing to the severe storms of last week trains were much’ delayed One day recently Mr. Jonathan Kydd while engaged in the flax mill accidently got his hand caught ZURICH (Zurich Herald) Mildred Haberer, R.N., of Mr, and Mrs. Eyed left recently for London Miss daughter Haberer, where she will complete her special training to qualify herself as a Pubic School Nurse under the new system put op by thp Ontario Dept, of Health. M|sp Pfttricja O’Dwyer, Wftp M’S taken her B, Sc. degree at Western University and Brescia Hall, Lon don, returned to the home of her parents (Dr, and Mrs» J Q'Dwyer where she enjoyed a W99k’s vaca tion, She left on Monday ijtpr St. Joseph's Hospital, London, where she will take UP training, Her many friends wish her every success. Mr, and Mrs, Conrad Siemon, .of town, received word that their daughter, Mrs. Garfield Brown was taken to the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital on Monday and is quite ill, Several blood ing given her. were residents years, living known as the Zurich Dairy. A Lot of Snow Mr. Kuno Hartmap who lives a few miles south of Zurich on the Goslien .line, managed the other day to get to town, this being the first time since before Christmas, Mr. Hartman advises us that in order to get on the main road from his lane way he was obliged to get out and lift up the telephone wires to let the horse through. Dominion House Property Sold Mr. Wellington Johnston sold .the well known Dominion House prop erty and furnishings in Zurich to his son, Ross Johnston, who gets immediate possession. The many friends wish Mr. and Mrs. Johnston every success in undertaking, ; good reputation to the travelling public, and has been owned by the Johnston family for many years. We understand Mr. and Mrs. John ston intend building a new resi dence on then* lot just south of the hotel, which will, make a very location for a hqine. • ( transfusions arp be- Mr. and Mrs, Brown of Zurich for a few in the block now Ross _ their as this place has a nice KIPPEN W.M.S. MEET W.M.S. of St Andrews Church held their regular meeting • on The United < monthly meeting • on Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. A. Johnson with Mrs. W. W. Cooper presiding. The meeting opened with singing the. National Anthem after which Mrs. .Cooper read four versies. of Hymn 572. Then a Hymn was sung and Mrs. W. Alexander led in prayer. The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted and the roll call was answered by 16 members. The topic was ta^qn by Mrs. A. McMurtrie. A Hymn was sung and the meeting closed with prayer by Mrs Gpoper. Lunch was. served by circle No. 1, Mr. and Mrs. W. Harney and Mrs. A. Johnson attended the fun eral of the late Mrs. C. W. Christie in Exeter on Friday. Smile* . . . . W p,pw recrpit was late for par ade: Sergeant (with a snarl)'—Well, it’s so nice to see you, soldier. We so feared you had signed a separ ate peace. Young Man: “Sp Miss Nellie is your oldest sister? Who comes -af ter her?” Little Brother: “Nobqdy ain’t come yet, but Pa says the first fellow that comes can have her.” Gilbert, of the famous partner ship of Gilbert and Sullivan, was once taken to task for using the word “coyful” in one of his libret tos. “Have you ever heard of any thing being full of coy?” asked the critic. \No,” replied Gilbert, “but neither did I ever hear of anyone being full of bash.” It happened in one of those zany Olsen and Johnson stage produc tions where. anything can happen and usually' will. Olsen picked up the ringing telephone. His end of the conversation was puzzling: “That’s good; that’s ’bad; that’s very bad; that’s good . . . good-bye.” “Who was that?” queried Johnson. “My wife. X was helping her sort qggft.” The doctor in a country village had two children who were easily the prettiest little girls in the whole district. One day the two little^ girls were out walking and happened to pass two small boys;, one lived in the village and one was a visitor. %“I say,” said the visiting boy, “who are those little girls?” “They’re the doctor’s children,” the village boy replied, “he always keeps the best for himself.” machines and other tools, used in his workshop, were badly damaged.XIA A Al AA.AW ••----------------'-4;-. ----------------- — ih the knives and the result was a There Was a quantity of unfinished badly smashed thumb. work destroyed by five and all of On Monday evening fire broke the shop furniture damaged, out in the building between ior’s Grigg’s bookstore, Grieve, merchant tailor, had gained headway before companies were on the spot but was brought under control within two hours, Mr, Grieves sewing work destroyed by fire and all of photograph gallery I, occupied vj* The Messrs. Wood Bros, ShippedSen* and I carload of! cattle to Toronto vlU. fire both a on Mr. Geo. Cottle is opening ft new harness shop in Carling’s old store building'. He coinfts here frftm Cent ralia highly recommended as a mechanic, f HENSALL TRUCKER SPENDS HOURS IN PICKING UP SPILLED TURNIPS WOODHAM "" Miss Muriel Stephens spent the week-end with Miss Katheleen Johns, of Zion. Misses Fern and Audrey Rodd were week-end guegts at their home here. Mr. David Parkinson, of New Brunswick, was a recent visitor at the home of bis father, Mr. Harvey Parkinson. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Anderson and Shirley, of Washington, Mr. qnd Mrs. Laverne Stone, Donna and Marlene, of Kirkton, were Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Squire. Another skating party is being sponsored by the Y.P.U. on Monday evening of this week depending on the condition of the weather. The Y.P.U. are invited to attend j the Perth Presbyterial in Mitchell on Thursday evening of this week. Clarence Reid, of Hensall, driv er for Wilson Allan, of Hensall, Who operates a fleet of trucks, while driving to Windsoi- with a load of turnips Saturday on a nar row road was crowded into the ditch Jjy a truck and trailer hog ging the road. The Hensall truck upset spilling six tons of turnip^ in to the ditch. Mr. Reid and his companion, Jack Nicholson, of Seaforth, crawl ed out of the cab to safety and were not hurt, but it took them four hours to gather up the tur nips. Grand Bend Skating Party A very successful skating party was held by the Willing Workers Sunday School class of the United church, pu* evening whP.» they rented? the Dashwood rink. About 3.Q grown, upg a W children enjoyed the skating for a couple hours, after which all re turned to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Miller where lunch was ser ved t>y the hostess assisted by members of the class. ■ II IIIJI !■ I THERE 45 NO OTHER . TOBACCO FOR PIPE OR It OLLI NO YOyR OWN j £! It Takes a To Smell Out a Rabbit But a hound would make a poor job of hunting out customers for that small article the average person wants to sell now and then. The Cost is Small! Classified Ads such us For Sale, For Rent, Exchange, etc. are l^c per word for the first insertion and lc per word for succeed ing insertions. Minimum charge is 25c per inser tion. If replies are de livered to the Times- Advocate office there is a n additional charge of 10c. Ads must be paid foi* within 10 days or an extra charge of 10c is added. Classified ads are* accepted up until noon on Wednesdays. When you want to” Sell, Buy, Rent, Exchange or Hire, hunt your pros- 1 pects in the Modern Way. Put a Small Classified on Their Trail Mother Not to Blame for the Children’s Colds Despite all the mother can db the kiddies will run out of doors hot properly wrapped up; have on too much clothing; get overheated and. cool off too sud denly; get their feet wet; kick off the bed plothes, and do a dozen things the mother cannot help. Half the battle in treating children’s colds is to give them something they will like; something they will take without any fuss, and t his the mother will find in Dr. Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup, a remedy Used by Canadian mothers, for the past 48 years. .... Price 35c ft bottle; the large family size, about 3 times as much, at fill drug counters. The T. Milburn Co., tinned, Toronto, Ont,