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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1945-06-21, Page 2P*>8® 2 THE TIMES-APVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNINC, JUNE 2J, 1945 ST Cxeter lEnnuLWiocate Times established 1873; Advocate established 1881 amalgamated Novernber J.924 PUBLISHED EACH THURSDAY MORNING AT EXETER, ONTARIO An Independent Newspaper devoted to the interests of the Village of Exeter and Surrounding; District Member of the Canadian Weekly Newspapers’ Association; Member of the Ontario-Quebec Division of the CWNA Al! Advertising Copy .Must be in Our Hands Later Than Noon on Tuesdays SUBSCRIPTION >2.00 a year, in advance; three months M, SOUTHCOTT Not J, RATE six mouths, ?1.QQ 60c PUBLISHER THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 1945 Can Carry On Mackenzie King leads the largest party in the House of Commons. He has not a clear majority, but it looks as if he will be able to parry on. He will need to walk chalk with meticulous pains to be able to do so, for the people of Canada are a bit temperamental just now. In looking over the causes of Mr, King’s success we note first his patriotism. There is no doubt on that point, Second, lie has fine abilities as a party leader. He knows how -to give his political children the piece of bread and butter and sugar where it will do the most ■ good. Then he has had a loyal following. While standing on his political deck, he could count on the loyalty of his crew. Again, the European war has gone favorably to the Allies. Cana­ dians are welcoming home their children and their friends. Indirectly and directly, too, this situation influenced voters at a critical time. “Let us not swap horses while crossing the stream !”• urged many a Canadian voter. More than we know the good times of the last * few years caused votes to be cast for Mr. King. Money is plentiful, Never was cash in such large quantities found in Canadian pockets. Few people realized that this was to a very considerable extent, a war prosperity. Crops were abundant. No plague or famine visited Canadian shores or fields. In the circumstances, Mr. King’s best pol­ icy is to give this land real service. He may as well forget the ballot box. His reputation for astuteness will count against him unless that astuteness is turned without squinting upon the welfare of the state. Mr. King is required to get* things done rather than to indulge in ‘ speech-making, one of his greatest weaknesses. Nothing less than a policy to which the wise and honest can give hearty support will save the day for him. The call of duty, alone, will constitute his way to glory. On the other hand while the opposition groups in the House are called upon to give the government keen constructive and punish up” on the criticism Jack Canuck will resent even the semblance government. « «■ * » Hard Times Ahead? When the Russian War in the century was over, there came slump to Canadian prosperity. We know the story only too well. The effects of that slump were felt in Ontario for half a century. We know what followed the American war. Dis­ aster was in evidence everywhere. The south­ ern States have not yet recovered from that calamity. The Boer War was followed by strin­ gency of revenues. We’ll not soon forget the dreadful days of the nineteen thirties. Just now we have a devastated Europe to rebuild. Men, women and children in that .continent are undernourished, starving and sadly under­ clothed. Meat rationing is in force in the United States. Britain has scarcely enough of the ne­ cessities of life. Belt tightening is threatened for Canada. Farmers, all over this Dominion are anxious about the harvest for the present season. Labour simply is not to be had for many and many a useful occupation. We do not like to ask for the prodding of the willing ox but what else can be done? We call upon everyone to plant and to sow up to the limit. Not a foot of arable land is to be wasted. Not a steer or a drop of milk is to be neglected. Hard times need not come but' they are in the offing and will surely visit us if we do not give earnest attention to providing necessities when pro­ vision of these necessities is possible. Summer, be it noted, is on the wing. Midsummer day soon , will be here. * * # * We Don’t Like It Word comes that there is plenty of food and. of other vital necessities in Germany., At the same time there is a call to Canadians to go short on sugar and such other commodities. Further, there is word that. Germans are eager to treat the army of occupation with something like lavish hospitality, We 'are told there arc large sections of Germany that know nothing of the scourge of war and who are informing the rest of the world that Germany was not /beaten in the war just closing. That sort of thing is offensive to Britishers who pinched and scrimped in order that victory for free­ dom might be realised. The simple fact is that Germany has the will and the ability to re­ habilitate her industries in ten months and to be ready for another war in a very few years. Why should Allied governments e,ven ask the rest of the world to feed Germany, a land that scorns the Allies and all their works? If the soldiers and officers in Germany are not the of “ganging fifties of last a desolating gprt to enforce the .reasonable requirements of the Allies then they should be replaced by men of sterner stuff. If the food distributers are disposed to feed the Germans with their Iristbry of brutality and deception, let them resign forthwith and be replaced by folk of good sense. more «• * * * Glad To Note It The word that the Big Three were-in a position to settle the Polish question amicably warms the hearts and raises again the hopes of all friends of the race. We are not as jubi­ lant as some broadcasters but we feel easier that something has been accomplished in the way of securing the peace of the world. ,We are well aware that th© disposal of such mat­ ters as the Polish difficulties take far time than the surface of things suggest. Good international relations grow from little more. Understanding that is worth much is an affair of study, of discovery of the needed thing and of getting down to the Jong pull of construc­ tive work. Just now, Poland requires a job more than,she needs anything else in the world, * * at » That Morning After Tom had come home from the European war the day before. He had met a good many of his friends and had slept in the following morning. His father had been up bright and early as he had been for five years. His mother was’ on the job with break of day but. Tom slept the sleep of healthy youth. Dinner was over and Tom talked of going down town to see some of the boys. “You are perfectly well?” smiled his father, “Sure thing!” was the hearty reply. “I never felt better- in my life!” “Glad to hear it. I have a job for you that I want you to get at right away, beginning now!” “Have a heart,” pleaded the ^on. “That’s just what I have.” the dad replied. “If I lacked heart I’d be letting ypu have it easy when mother, is working beyond her strength and I’m doing a good deal more than I should. I’m your best friend when I insist on your getting right to work.” Jamborees and feasts and songs and laughter never shod a horse, planted a corn field or sold a web of goods. Still less does this way of doing aid happiness or sound sleep or self-respect. There is no healer like good muscle-bfiilding, brain-clearing work. We’d Like To Hear We’d like to hear a good deal more of what the liberated countries of Europe are doing to help themselves in the way of food production. When the war was over, the sea­ soil still was young. Midsummer day was far from having passed into history. There was a lot of time for seeding and planting. Were the liberated fold unable to get down to field cul­ tivation? We hear a good deal of wliat thrifty Germans are doing. What of the other nations? Or is this fine talk of the German economy simply propaganda designed' to win approval of and sympathy for the folk whom we fought so hard and who are not willing to admit that they were conquered? These are difficult times, so let us have the facts. -X- -x- Nabbed Von Ribbonthrop, Hitler’s evil genius, is now a prisoner of .war, if he has not already been tried and giveD a grave that rivals Him- ler’s in fould repute. Von Ribbonthrop was the sort that appeal to the Hitler mind. He suggest­ ed to his leader, he flattered him. He wheedled without his cunning being in evidence. He was master of suggestion. He knew his master’s mind as the wolf knows the rabbit. Of a gener­ ous thought he was utterly incapable. “Evil, be thou my god” was his pillar of cloud by day, his pillar of fire by night. The Medicis at the depth of their infamy were amateurs to Von Ribbonthrop. His poisonous career of intrigue and cruelty and treachery and murder is now at an end and his works follow him. “It is ap­ pointed to all men once to died and after death the judgment.” « « «• * Clear This Thing Up Word is whispered about in one way and another, that somewhere in Scotland there is an. internment camp that rivals the worst fea­ tures of the worst internment camps over found in German. Candidly, we give this rumour no credence. However, the statement ha's been given a place among topics of discussion and we wish to have the situation cleared up and those who started. the yarn given due treatment. An evil report travels faster than the brightest page of history or heroic adventure. • «• * * * One of the election results that gave more than ordinary satisfaction was tile defeat of Camillien Houde, the Mayor of Montreal who was interned for several years for encouraging defiance of the Government’s war regulations. As a candidate in one of the Montreal, ridings he was about four thousand votes behind the former Liberal member. Another of the Mon­ treal ridings re-elected Hon. D. C. Abbott, one of the recent appointees to tlie Cabinet. Mr. Abbott showed marked ability in the last House, and as he is a young man he may be one of the strong figures in the new Parliament. —.Signal-Stat* Goderich, «■, * * Note and Comment We don’t need shorter hours so much as we need better used hours. x- # * * When the town bell rings out its restful six o’clock music, let us not forget the poor soul known as the boss who gets a few mouth­ fuls of supper and goes into solitary confine­ ment for weary hours planting how he can keep the concern running. * * 10 YEARS AGO The Hensail village council are making a number of repairs to the sidewalks throughout the village. Early Saturday morning neigh­ bors were called to th© fire pf Clin­ ton Brown, near Sharon when fire broke put. A large implement shed and all the farm implements, includ­ ing two motor cars were burned. The cause cf the fire is not known. Several Masonic brethren were in Seaforth Monday evening attending th© official visit of the Grand Supt, W. A, Wilson, of Stratford, to the Seaforth chapters. Mr. Grafton, 'Cochran© left Wed­ nesday tor Toronto where he has taken a position on the RS, Toron­ to sailing between Toronto Montreal, Messrs, E, R. Hopper and E DJgnan, of town, motored to ronto Wednesday morning to tend the Grand Lodge of the O.F. Miss Doris Salter has disposed of her Beauty Shop to Miss Margaret Russel. 4 Mr. E. Broderick, of town, suf­ fered a nasty accident on Wednes­ day afternoon last week when he was kicked in the face by his horse which he was unhitching, He fered a broken nose as well as er facial injuries. and M. To­ ut* i.o. suf- otll- 15 YEARS AGO In Main Street United Church on Saturday, Jun© 14th, Frances May Pearce, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Pearce, was united in marriage to Wesley 'Curtis Redmond of Syracuse, N.Y., youngest son of Charles A. Redmond, of Milverton, by Rev. C. J. Moorhouse assisted by his twin brother, Rev. |A| E. Moorhouse. Mr. and Mrs. C. Cook and' son, Harry, of Hensall, left on Wednes­ day for an ’ extended trip to the coast. After visiting in British .Columbia they intend motoring to California. The paving is now completed be­ tween Exeter and Hensail and the contractors are now filling in the gap between Kippen and Hensail. While Benson Tuckey was re­ turning from London Saturday af­ ternoon with his transport truck the rear axle broke while descend­ ing the hill near Elginfield. With the breaking of the .axle the brakes were rendered useless and one of the wheels came off letting the truck down. Fortunately the truck did not leave the road or upset. Mr. E. J. Wethey was with Mr. Tuckey at the time. 25 YEARS AGO Mr, A, McKay, pt Hensftll, has again been, successful in winning another scholarship, At the recent examinations in Toronto University he was awarded the McCaul schol­ arship for classics, The mill of the Canada Flax Com­ pany. pf Seaforth, is again in op­ eration having been rebuilt since the recent fire. They are now oper­ ating with hydr0 power,W, J. Heaman arid R. N. Creech attended the Seaforth Bowling Tournament on Wednesday of last week and won the Merner Trophy, representing the Scotch Double Championship of Huron. Heaman and Creech won .the same trophy last year. The same day T, S. Woods, J. A. Stewart, W. W. Tam­ an and R. G Seldon, skip, won the Mintee Trophy at the Thistle Club in London. Wm. Mitchell, tan Hotel, has cream parlor in serve the public Mr. Wilken, teller in the Mai­ sons Bank here, has been moved tu Windsor. Mr, Luther Penhale and Jack El­ liott returned from Hamilton where they were taking a short course in learning to operate the closing machines at the Exeter Canning Factory. of the Metropoli- fitted up an. ice his hotel and wilt in that line. 50 YEARS AGO Mr. George Kaercher has disposed of his blacksmith business in Dash­ wood to Mr. Henry Guenther who has engaded Mr. E. Rothermal to run it for him, The five suits of clothes stolen from Coxworth's Hotel, Hensail, be­ longing to Mr. Chas. McDonell, were found in Mr, Kestle's woods a little west of town on Sunday last. They had been forced in a hollow stump and supposed to have been the work of a tramp. Mr. Thos. Bissett, Sr., was ap­ pointed night watchman by the town Council Friday night at 75 cents per night. The stone foundation for the new Methodist church i® completed and the brick work will soon be com­ menced. - Mr. Jos. Davis has disposed of two more building sites, one to Mr. D, Spicer and the other to Mr. Rich. Pickard. Mr. Wm. Simpson, of the Metro­ politan House, and Mr. Wm. Page, left on Saturday last on a pleasure trip to Scotland. Mr. Wm. Murray, who has been employed as clerk in Mr. J. P. Ross’ WINCHELSEA Quite a number from this com­ munity attended- anniversary serv­ ices held at Thames Road church ou Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Coward and family, Mr. and Mrs, Philip Hern and Brian spent Sunday with friends at Thames Road, Mrs. W. J. Veal spent the week­ end with her mother; Mrs. M. Bu­ford, of Exeter, Miss Gladys Batten visited on Sunday with Miss Norina Fletcher. Mr. and Mrs, Sherwood Brock and Bobby Glenn visited on Sunday at the home of Mr, Les. Robinson of Thames Road. Mr. E. Willard, of Mount Pleas­ ant, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. F, Batten, Mrs, C. Gilfillap and family, Mrs. W, F. Batten and Gladys, Mr, Alf, Brook and Ross Veal attended the Federation picnic held at Sea­ forth on Wednesday last. Mr, and Mrs. Don Penhale and Sheridan spent Sunday with friends at Parkhill. We are sorry to hear that Mrs, Frank Brock has not been as well the past week. We ' hope for a speedy recovery. Mr, George Davis, Mr, and Mrs. R, E, Pooley and Ethel attended the Memorial Service at Chiselhurst church on Sunday for the late Mel­ vin Taylor, who lost his life over­ seas. Mrs, C. general store for the past four years, . left Tuesday evening ,for Washington. Hensail was .a lively town on Fri­ day on account of the anniversary of the Odd Fellowship on the meet­ ing of District No. 15. Representa­ tives from tlie western district were present besides the Clinton Degree team. A OBTAIN THEM AT YOUR HYDRO A 1st Sgt. is never at a lose ■for an answer. Witness the fol­ lowing dialogue: Opl.: “May I get a pass for Wednesday?” 1st Sgt.: “Why?” Cpl.: “It's my silver wed­ ding anniversary. My wife’s in town, and we want to celebrate.” 1st Sgt.: “Are We going to have to put up with that every 25 years?” iTo Those Convalescing After Severe Illness After many severe illnesses or serious operations the patient is very often left in an extremely weak, nervous, run-down condition. To all those convalescents who need some kind of a tonic to stimulate and build up the weakened system, we would recommend Milbum’s Health and Nerve Pills to assist them back to health—happiness again. < • These pills help supply elements necessary to assist the convalescent in bringing back bodily strength and vigour. Price 50c a box, 65 pills, at all drug counters. Look for our registered trade mark a “Red Heart” on the package. The T. Milburn Co., Limited, Toronto, Ont. F E THE SUNDAY ROAST —week­ ends in the country — the old family jalopy — these things mean a pleasant way of life. These are some of the things every man overseas has been fighting for. They won’t be his, unless all of us make sure, when our fighting man corries back, his dollar will be worth a dollar. To protect his dollar, we must realize NOW the dangers of Care­ less, unnecessary buying. We must buy only what we need -s-‘ never buy two where one will do! We must not evade Rationing or price control, Of deal in black markets. If we break the rules, out country —the country he fought foij— will start oil that uncontrollable rocketing of prices known as inflation! Prices will dse. As prices go up, wages try to tag along,.. and never quite catch up. The value of money goes down. Soon your dollar will buy-y—perhaps only 30c Worth of goods! And there is no limit to its drop—look at Greece today! The nation is plungedin poverty and depression. So let’s all make sure our soldier’s dollar — when he gets back-—will buy a dollar’s worth of goods! We can’t give back to him his lost years or his lost youth. But, if we keep up the fight against inflation, he can look forward to pleasant, Satisfying living. 4 * the Canadian Way of life. BREWING INDUSTRY (ONTARIO) to reveal the dangers of inflation. Make this Pledge Today! I pledge myself to do my jpart in fighting inflation: By observing rationing and Avoiding black markets in any shape or form. By respecting price controls attd other anti-irtflation. measures, and re­ fraining from careless and unneces. sary buying. I will not buy two where one will do, nor will I buy a. “new” where an ‘'old” will do. By buying Victory Bonds and War Savings Stamps, supporting tax­ ation, arid abiding by all such measures which will lower tile COSt of living find ° help keep prices at a normal level. * M3