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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1945-04-19, Page 2P*g* 2 THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 19, 1945» w (Bxeter <imejg=^hocate Tinies established 1873; Advocate established 1881 amalgamated November 1924 PUBLISHED EACH THURSDAY MORNING AT EXETER, ONTARIO An Independent Newspaper devoted to the of the Village of Exeter and Surrounding interests District Member of the Canadian Newspapers’ Association; of the Ontario-Quebec Division of the OWNA Weekly Member in prder that she may repay her debts. That WftS Said Jess than twenty-five years ago, That was the real object of the peace following the last war. We know the result of seeking such an end. To make Germany prosperous is to en- courage her to give us a third world war* No, the reasonable coiirse to pursue it to see that Germany digs out the wells she has filled by her warfare and to rebuild what she herself has pulled down. Further, she must be made to do the work the hands she has cut off would gladly be doing. Considerable waterdrawing and wood hewing will operate as,a fine correct­ ive to her lust for power. Little wonder that Sane men offing. see troublous times in the immediate All Advertising Copy Must be in Our Hands Not Later Than Noon on Tuesdays subscription $2.00 a year, in advance; three months j. SOUTHCOTT RATE six months, $1.0Q 60c PUBLISHER THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 1945 President Roosevelt Friday was a dark day for Canada, a day of mourning as for an only brother. Mr. Roose­ velt was a great statesman who never will be forgotten while history remains. But he was far more. He not only worked for the race but he worked with the race. He helped the worker. He gave himself freely. His" warm blood had a way of flowing in the veins of his fellows. He had his full share of suffering. He knew the sorrows of a handicap that was a ball and chain to his every step. He endured the shafts and stings of men who failed to see as far as his keen vision penetrated. He made mis­ takes in judgement for which he was merciless’- ly lashed by pen and tongue, though his nature craved approbation and encouragement and the ungrudging “well done!’’ of those he strove to serve. Yet, amid all, he forgot all but the call of duty to the mighty republic that chose him for its leader and to every son of Adam. He Served his native land intensively, but his good­ will and his splendid services followed the sun in its course. His whole mind and soul and heart and strength were given to the completion of his task. Sunset and evening star came to him. He strove mightily to finish his work and to fold it up and give it back to Master of all good workmen. This was not to be. He and his peo­ ple came to the border of the promised land but he was not to enter. Bodily frailities must first be laid aside. That done, having served his generation like Moses and coin, he fell on sleep to wake immortals. David in the and Lin- midst of day foi*fateful two months be- * «■ * » Afterwards June eleventh will be_ a Canada and for Ontario. For fore that date politics will be on one of the biggest ramps the beaver ever has seen. On that day we’ll mark our ballots. After that date the major portion of-the land will have as much to say about how weTl,;be governed as has the man in Mars. .*■ «■ * *. Trying To Divide Them Germany Well knows . that can she once bring serious disagreement among the Allies, she has gained by propaganda and diplomacy all that their swords have won. Just now she is working on the case of Poland for all it is worth. She is a clever mischief maker. On the other hand, she has a way of insinuating her­ self into the good graces of the disaffected and making minor grievances, real or imaginary, take on undue proportions. Further, as we pointed out some time ago, smaller nations have a way of placing an unreasonable emphas­ is upon their own importance. We ask, had the Allies left Poland to her own resources, what would be her position and her condition at this hour? We hold no brief for Russia, at the same time we see why she does not want Germany to be in a position to reproduce the horrors of the last five or six years. She realizes fully that Poland is as helpless as a wisp of hay in a tor­ nado to take care of any such power as Ger­ many is sure to be, within the next twenty-five years. We may as well be realists in this peril­ ous situation. Germany is sure to rise and as . she rises she will outwit the greater portion of Europe. Russia sees this and is preparing her­ self against her ancient and cruel enemy. Po­ land has -her opportunity of reconciling Russia. This she seems determined not to do. « » « » , Slavery? As hard-headed men who regard, facts as stubborn things that no Wise man flouts, are trying to draw the teeth and cut the claws of Germany, two sets of folk are trying to inter­ fere with this useful essential work, First there are the sob sisters who are guided by a false interpretation of the Golden Rule. These peo­ ple seem to tell us that we must treat Germany ns we would have Germany treat us. We fail to see things that Way. Without being hypo­ crite We are grateful that we are not as those Germans are. Without befuddling ourselves with the doctrine of a theoretical perfectionism We see a difference betwen Winston Churchill and Adolph Hitler and between Mr. Roosevelt and the villainous Himler. The sob sisters may see no difference but the rest of us are clear on that point* Further, there is no use of two nations trying to get 'on when their mentality and point of view is a whole universe apart. Germany acknowledges no such standard as governs the conduct of Britons and Americans. The sob sisters Will do well to take this funda-The sob sisters will do well to take mental into consideration. fo the second place, there are thos.e who say that Germany must be made prosperous We’ll * » # * This Unusual Spring not be at all surprised if a good many farmers are finishing seeding this week. We hear some talk of this region’s having quite as early a spring as the present season. At any rate the growth is present, The soil is in fine condition and the farmers have resolved that the time to sow is when the weather and soil tilth invite their labor. There is a tradition that early sowing and planting forecast a good har­ vest. Farmers are shaking their heads but they are sowing and planting and, for once, are not drawing any inferences from the almanac or the calendar. They tell us that there is ’no accounting for the capers of the weatherman. » » « » We Are Not Afraid Germany, on mischief’ bent, is telling us that she intends to keep on with the war till she is again mistress of the house that once was hers. And she certainly will accomplish this evil end should the Allies once remove their armies from German soil or otherwise weaken their powers of control, a contingency that we may well do all we can to make timely effort to prevent. Hitler and his evil brood must be taken care of before a single regiment is with­ drawn from German soil or a single plane or tank is not available for immediate use. We are suspicious that Germany has a whole lot of hid­ den resources that greatly need adequate ear­ ning for. The Allies greatest danger is their un­ timely and unwarranted softheartedness. * * * * Why They Win As President Trueman was getting under the terrible burden that has bent the strong back of Roosevelt, he met Eleanor Roosevelt. Naturally the president was bewildered, by the responsibilities that were so suddenly thrust upon him. “You are president,’’ said Mrs. Roosevelt, “and we are all behind you.” Mrs. Roosevelt was no longer the first lacLy of the mighty republic, ■ but sh,;e was an' American standing up to her duties as fully as in the sun­ niest hours of hei’ useful life. Happy is the na­ tion that recognizes its prophets and its heroes! Happy the nation that knows a leader when he appears and gets' behind him and pushes and contrives till the desired goal is reached. It is this noble principle that ‘ United States where she is in * * * re­ Giving Place to the Some venturesome souls in have the courage to build dwelling places. We wondered just a little as we saw the mechanism that was doing the excavating for the new houses. There was one man doing the work that formerly required a dozen men. Some of the men upon whom we used to depend to do this rough and heavy work, looked on and won­ dered. But there was the machine, announcing in its own way that the day of the pick and shovel was passing. Even Dobbin looked on re- . flectively as he saw his days at the old-fashion­ ed scraper passing right under his nose. Pro­ gress has a way of going right ahead, regard­ less of our musings. We may as well get on his wagon and get into the new day. * * # * IO YEARS AGO Lebanon 'Forest Lodge A.F. A.M„ held a most interesting meet­ ing on Monday in connection with the 75 th anniversary of the lodge. The secretary, Wor Bro, R, N* Creech, read a very interesting history of Masonry in Exeter since the time of its organization. Exeter’s attempt to secure a supply of pure drinking water up to the present time failure. Along with the system for Footer’s new sidewalks with angle parking space through the business town. Mr, B._ M, Francis, who years ago took ovei’ the egg poultry bpsiness of Mr. N, W. Tre­ wartha, has • this week disposed of the business to the Exeter Produce Co, under the management of Mr, Leunis O’Brien who comes to Exe­ ter,, from Clinton. Mr. Jos. Kernick, of Usborne, had the misfortune to have the top of the forefinger of the left hand taken off in a root pulper, Mr. Warren Brock, of Zion, sold and delivered one of his prize teams to Buffalo last Thursday. He is to be congratulated on the success he met in prizes and Spring Pairs and Hensail, has proved a new lighting Main Street, , a curb and will be built section of obtaining so many sweepstakes at the at Seaforth, Clinton 15 YEARS AGO One of the finest productions to be put on in Exeter for some time by local • talent was staged in the Exeter Qpera House on Friday eve­ ning of last week when the choir of the James St. United church presented the operetta entitled “The ‘Gypsy Queen” under the di­ rection of Mr. W. R. Goulding. Mt. _Rd. Davis had the misfor­ tune on Tuesday to fall off his wagon and .landing on 'his right shoulder .fractured his collar-bone. Mr. Nelson Wells has been add­ ed to the staff of workmen of the- Exeter Rural Hydro ’Commission. Mr. B. Bosspnberfy, Hotel Im­ perial, Grand, Bend, has opened the hotel for the season. , Mr. E. Drummond,, of Hensail, is moving his butcher business down. to the Jackson Store and he is putting in a restaurant and gro­ cery stock. Men are working o'n the high­ way between Qlandeboye and Cen­ tralia widening the bridges in preparation for the pavement. On Friday -last the Bagshaw transport landed a shipment of 12 tons of butter to the business men of Windsor from our local cream­ eries. J r has placed the this great hour. 25 YjE^ARS AGO The little? daughter. of Mr. and Mrs. .Dan ‘Schroeder, ■ of Sephen, lost a finger the. other day when she and her brother were playing with an axe in the sugar bush. Doris Went to pick up a chip just as the little fellow was striking at it with the axe. Wintry weather beginning to make the farmers un­ easy. Chas. Godbolt, of Ushornef won first for heavy draught team in harness .at both Hensail and Clin­ ton Spring Shows. On Saturday ‘afternoon the house and lots belonging to the late Wit­ ham Parsons estate were sold by auction to Mr. Samuel Preszcator. A number 6f poultry fanciers met in the Town Hall on Friday evening last for the purpose of or­ ganizing a Poultry Association. The following officers Hon.. Pres., J.; J. _____ _ __ _ . A. Hicks, M.P., B, W. F. Beavers pres., J. G. Junes; H. Dearing; sec.-treas., j. xi. wneve. Several lectures on Poultry by ex­ perts. will during the with almost daily snowfalls this past week is were elected: Merner, M.P.P., “ Z. Z____3’ vice-pres. W. . J. H. Grieve. be delivered . in town season. ' “ • 1 ■,, -— ,.. YEARS AGO Note and Comment Ordered your box of headache pills? * * * * Living in hopes of getting more gasoline? « » * * James Bay has a fashion of placing fruit growers on the anxious seat. * * # * that the farm auctions are over, whatNow next ? And treasures -x- * * « now for a hopeful search for those hidden during house-cleaning time. » * * * If we are short on maple syrup there is hope 4 that we’ll be long on the wheat bread loaf. And so we are to have of butter with the advent Wish that England Were to taged. * an of be additional ounce this month. We* similarly advan- 50 Mr. Charles Burford who has been section foreman on the Grand Trunk Railway at Hensail for over 16 years,was transferred to Wing­ ham junction. The Commercial Hotel at Seaforth owned by Alex Davidson, was total­ ly destroyed by .fire early Wednes­ day morning, together with all the, contents. Mr. Thos. ed hatching cubator. Several of ,_ _______ ... __ attended the lodge of instruction held at Clinton on.- Tuesday night last. "" The Building Committee of the House of Refuge met in Clinton last Tuesday and the proposed rules and regulations to govern officers and inmates in connection with the home were set. The enterprising Bishop & Son have just added a well gotten up delivery wagon to their business. The vehicle was manufactured by D. Braund & Son of Exeter North. Deariug has commenc- chickens with an in- the masonic fraternity firm of H. * We are not sure that victor^ is just round the corner. We confess our ignorance of when that hour is to come. When it comes it will be­ come US to meet it in a spirit of supplication and devotion. To do less is to repeat the mis­ take of our fathers after the signing of the armistice that closed the last war. We expect that there is many a weary foot to travel before the war ends but we are hopeful that victory for the Allies is on the Way. We did not always cherish that hope. All we could do and what we did was to stand ready, to Work hard and to bar the way of the Hun as best We could. When triumph graces our arms it will be a time for gratitude and high resolve to get back what we have lost with interest. Doing so is a tdr- rible task that will demand our best. «• * »Smiles • « • • A little girl applying for a Vic­ tory Bond Was asked how she earn­ ed the money, “Bratting,” she answered. The salesman, surprised, asked: “Bratting—What is that?” “Minding people's brats,” Was the reply.n A proud mother Walked into the E-zoe Credit furniture store add put her small monthly payment on the Counter, happily saying; “Here is the last installment on otir baby carriage,” Clerk: ‘‘A.hd how is the baby?” “Fine; he was drafted last month.” of of A. to The proceeds of this loan will be used by the Government to finance expenditures for war purposes* The lists Will open on 23rd April, 1945, and wilt close oh Or about 12th May, 1945. 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