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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1945-11-22, Page 22 THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, E^BTE^ ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 22nd, 1945 Cxeter Times established 187$; Advocate .established 1881. amalgamaxetl November 1924 l’UBLJLSHED EACH THURSDAY MORNIN G AT EXETER, ONTARIO An Independent Newspaper devoted to the Interests of the Village of Exeter and Surrounding District Member of the Canndhm 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 $2.00 a year, in advance; six months, $1.00 three months 60c J. M. SOUTHCOTT - - PUBLISHER THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd, 1945 Well Done, Yougsters! We have just heard that over there where our big' brother, Lome Eedy, lives, that some of his young friends have been up to capers that have won the admiration of the whole province. Brother Eedy's young companions, a round half dozen of them, or thereabouts, nobly resolved to build an airplane, taking a miniature they secured in one of the shops as a model, borne person who knows the ways of healthy minded boys let these builders have proper accomoda­ tion for the enterprise. The boys did the rest. Such commodities as sugar sacks were requisi­ tioned for wings. Odd bits of tin were dug up as only such explorers can dig. Wire was brought out from hiding. Hinges were unearthed and work "with a will was on hand every minute, till there was an airplane eighteen feet in spread and dear only knows how long. The war simply could not last when the enemy was to be pursued and harried by an engine of destruction so formidable. We hope that brother Lome will see to it that those boys are well suppered some evening. We suggest that Bill Harison be the presiding genius. Those boys have solved a problem that has baffled their elders. What next from brains so fertile? * * * * The Growth of Lawlessness We have heard a great deal of talk about U “crime wave/* Ort those two words the folk who use them include everything from shooting craps to obstructing industry. We confess a dis­ like to the term. Crime is an illegal offence of some one person against another person. When crime is regarded in any other way confusion results. When some reckless persons enter a bank or a place of business or a home and de­ mand a showdown of worldly goods a crime has been committed by certain persons against cer­ tain other persons. It is as simple as that. There is no wave about it. There is no epidemic about it, Some persons of their own free will have made am adventure against certain other per­ sons. Certain other persons are entrusted with the responsibility of securing the offenders while certain other persons are required to deal adequately with the criminals or the parties be­ lieved to be the criminals. There is urgent need of clear thinking on this point. The criminal is an individual with a free will and an opportun­ ity of being a good citizen who of his own choice flouts organized society. Let us get over loose thinking on this subject, * * # * Note and Comment Whether you run them or just patronize them, say the St. Marys Journal-Argus, black markets leave a black mark on anybody’s charac­ ter. « « * «■ Present day prosperity in Huron County is reflected in the fact that this year there was the smallest amount of taxes in arrears in the county in 15 years, as disclosed by the county tax sale, according to the Clinton News-Record. 10 YEARS AGO Despite the unfavorable climatic condition many enjoyed the trip, around the world on Tuesday eve­ ning when a full course dinner was served at the different homes. Can­ ada received guests first at the home of Mrs. Elworthy, Mrs. B, W. F. Beavers was the next call with the Irish hostesses. England was at the home of Mrs. Etherington and China very graciously received her guests for the final course on the menu at Caven Presbyterian manse. The Huron Lumber Company are erecting a large storage shed at the rear Of the planing mill, Mr. Richard Wagner, oL'Crediton, has left for London where he is taking a course at the Technical school, David Kyle, of Hensall, has re­ signed his position as driver for the Beane Bakery and his position is being taken by Harold Willert, Mr. Arthur Ford, of Usborne, had three fingers of his left hand badly slashed Wednesday morning wjien the hand came in contact with the knives of a root pulper. Why Not the Woods? Why do not more of our young unemployed men take to the woods for winter work? We know something of this sort of employment and recommend it accordingly. In days gone by we earned a good deal of cash in the shanties. The board was good and the work was not over- hard. Evening at shanty games were lively and the companionship of the sort that lasted a life­ time. When the loggers’ mission appeared with the library the government provided there were the best of opportunities for study and mental improvement. The work among the timber with the fresh woodsy air gave one an appetite that seemed limitless. The camp bread'cooked in the coal oven bv a man who knew how had some­ thing about it that is not found elsewhere. The pork and beans and potatoes cooked in vessels covered with live coals had a tang all its own. Usually, a young fellow’s weight improved by several pounds and was made up of the sort of flesh and blood that stayed with one for many a year. Indeed, while there was plenty of work the season for those approaching the sturdy, was something like a vacation. Men who lived in this way foi’ a few seasons are never tired of telling of the delightful days of the forest life. Young returned men will find the woods a delightful way of getting ready for work in later life. Life in the open has perennial charms. Who is Running This Thing, Anyway? Last Eriday things came to a deadlock over there in Windsor. Union officials told the Ford workers that they could go back to work. The company forthwith broadcast -word to the work­ ers not to return to work till the company gave the word. It looks as if the union had told the workers to strike. The company could do noth­ ing other than to put up with the absence of the •workers. The company seemed to be asking who is running the show? Axe our men who are working together with,us when things are some­ thing like normal to walk out at the call of some 'one who does not put money in the pay envelope and to begin work again when that Same party tells them to do so. Apparently the company wishes to know who is running their business. The situation is interesting to Say the least. A lot of people would like to see the union officials make a clear business statement. « * * * A great many workers join the union in the hope that the union will see them through when the wife is scraping the bottom of the flour bar­ rel. Is that hope to be fulfilled these days and in coming days? * ft ft » Liberty to strike is one thing. Putting up with the consequences of a strike is quite an­ other thing.ft ft 4 * “In The Hope” From time to time we hear of judges and magistrates who after due trial find an offend­ er guilty of a grave crimes an offence made all the darker because the conviction is a second or evert a third offence. Grave faced authority says, “I’ll not deal severely with you in the hope that you may do better." And so society is exposed to the danger of more robbery or of grave offences against the bodies of the inno­ cent. There is need for forthright reform Ort a matter SO grave* In a few weeks the municipal nominations will be over, It will be too late then to voice opinions. Now is the time for action if action is desired. One should not criticize too greatly those who are carrying the burden of pulie of­ fice unless they are willing to take a place in these public affairs.—Wingham Advance-Times. *4 4* 44 44* The Mighty Atom (Fort Erie Times-Review) Perhaps the most momentous decision af­ fecting the future of mankind is that which is expected from the meeting in Washington be­ tween President Truman and. Prime Ministers Atlee and King. The security of every man. wo­ man and child in the years to come depends on what use, if any. is to be made of the atomic bomb: but the problem of creating an effective method for controlling or restricting, its use seems well-night insoluble. The contention that the United States should withhold the technique of its production, and thereby prevent its use by other nations, seems utterly untenable. The very scientists whose knowledge and efforts created the atom­ ic bomb are on record to the effect that neither its composition nor the method of producing it can be held secret. They assert that the theory of the bomb is already known to physicists in other countries, and that it is only a matter of time before it can be produced in quantity by other nations. If that is the case, and nobody is bettei1 able to judge its validity than this group of scientists, the idea that its future use can be controlled by keeping its secret seems to be without any foundation. So today people in virtually every part of the world face the possibility of future annihila­ tion, pending the outcome of a comprehensive solution to the problem with which the three men at Washington are now grappling. To saw that the outlook is menacing is an understatement. * ft ft « Spanking Upheld (The Stouffville Tribune) The merits of spanking as a deterrent to juvenile crime were voiced by Bench and Bar in the Court of Appeal at Toronto recently at the hearing of an appeal against the sentence of two years in the Ontario Reformatory upon a 15-year-old boy for the theft of two automo­ biles. This is a stand, which is being taken by many who are convinced that definite steps must be taken to curb the wave of crime which is sweeping the nation as one of the aftermaths of the war. In many instances, no doubt, juven­ ile deliquency can be traced to the absence of the male parent and the inability of the mother to control. Contributing factors are the large volume of lurid “pulp" magazine stories and movies in which crime and the criminal play parts. It is encouraging to note that the House of Commons is considering’ legislation to ban from Canada the magazines which feature crime and gun-play. THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD go a step’further and BAN CRIME MOVIES. While on the subject of spanking, it is out opinion also that it might well be considered as a form of punishment for older criminals in adidtion to jail sentences. These individuals, who started as petty thieves and who in many instances might be classed as pampered and spoiled children in the beginning, have reached the position where they glory in their bravado and the publicity which they attract to them­ selves. The hold-up man does not shrink from a criminal record, but lie is usually a physical cowai’d. The threat of pain which comes with corporal punishment is much more likely to persuade him that crime does not pay than could curtailment of his liberty. 15 YEARS AGO The hydro power has been off during the past week, new lines having ben installed between Exe­ ter and Hensall. “Cinderella”, the musical ex­ travaganza played by 150 local peo­ ple, conducted by R. B. Hawthorne under the auspices of the Exetei’ Women’s Institute drew large audiences both on Thursday and Friday evenings of last week in the Exeter Opera House and the manner in which the fairy story was por­ trayed more than delighted those who attended. Misses H. Sweet, Ethel Bissett and Margaret Quinton motored to Toronto last week and attended the Royal Fair, An aeroplane pilot from Windsor lisited Exeter Monday afternoon landing in a field east of Exeter and during the afternoon took up a number of passengers at $3.00 a trip. At a recent meeting of the hydro commission, Mr. W. H. Doerr was appointed superintendent of water works. 25 YEARS AGO Sympathy for the relief of the poor and needy of Exeter found a responsive cord in the hearts of many citizens of town on Wednes­ day and Thursday nights of last week when the drama "Facing the Music” was presented by local tal­ ent in the Opera House. Those tak­ ing parts were H. Fuke, Morris Senior, John Morley Miss L. Martin, Mrs. N. J. Dore, Miss M. Seldon, Miss A. Dow. Miss Blanche Senior sang solos between the acts. The proceeds of the two nights amount­ ed to $360.00, Judge E. N.'’Lewis held Division Court here on Friday last. Mr. W. D. Sanders left Tuesday evening for East Elgin where he will address the electors of that riding in. the interest of Mr. Mc- Dermand, the farmer candidate. Messrs. Richard Welsh, Archie Steele, David Russell and Thos. Routley spent a few days alst week hunting up near Wingham. They report some good sport. Mr. Weir Acheson has sold the Commercial Hotel.at Hensall to Mr. Young, of Thamesford, who gets possession in March. 50 YEARS AGO Mr. Wintzel has opened up a new blacksmith shop at Crediton. The shooting match in connection with the Central Hotel took place on Tuesday last and considering the wet and disagreeable weather. A goodly number was in attendance and some excellent shooting was done. Mr. I. Bice headed the list by killing ten straight birds. The Junior League of the James Street Methodist Church held a musical and literary entertainment and tea in the basement of the church on Tuesday evening last. After tea a well rendered program of songs, dialogues, recitations and speeches by members of the Junior League was enjoyed by the audi­ ence. Zurich Family Of Four Injured In what police called an "un­ avoidable accident,” four members of a Zurich family were injured on Wednesday of last week, when their ear went in the ditch on No. 4 high­ way as the steering column snapped, Injured were the driver, Arnold -Merner, aged 42, of R.R. 3, Zurich, and his three children, Arnold, aged 15 who suffered forehead* lacera­ tions; Donna with forehead cuts and chin lacerations, and Robert, aged, 5, with cuts on right wrist. The car was going south and the mechanical failure threw it into the ditch, where it turned over against a hydro pole. Provincial Constable Archie Reilly, of Lucah. who in­ vestigated, said that none of the four was seriously injured, The officer rendered first aid and they were taken to their home. The car. he said, was a total wreck. Smiles . . * . Charley-—"I never told lies when I was a little boy." Junior—"When did you begin, Dad?” Jimmy: “How did your father come out in Ms debate with the barber?” Johnny: “He got trim­ med./’ Shpwsr h Held For Elimyille Brid^Elect A number of friends gathered at the home of Mr. and. Mrs. Horace Delbridge on Friday evening last to honor Miss Shirley Coultis bride elect of this month. Shirley was es­ corted to a chair decorated with pink and white streamers. The ad­ dress was read by Isabelle Cooper and a basket filled with gifts was brought in to her. After she opened her gifts Shirley thanked, the ladies for them and al) joined in singing, “For She’s a Jolly Good. Fellow.” contests .were enjoyed afte'i’ which lunch was served. A social time was spent. Following is the address: Dear Shirley:—We, your friends and neighbors, have gathered here this evening to express that pleas­ ure in a fitting manner and to as­ sure you that our very best wishes go out to you for a very happy married life. We have known you, Shirley, for many years and have always found you willing at all times to help your neighbors and to do anything that would be a benefit to the welfare of the dis­ trict in which you live. Life is not all sunshine. Doubt­ less you will have your disagree­ ments and disappointments but we know that you will overcome all these and we trust that there will be just enough cloud to make a glorious sunset. As evidence of that neighborly kindness for you we ask you to accept these gifts. May it ever remind you of the high 'es­ teem we hold for you. —(Signed) Your neighbors and friends qf Elim- ville and Winchelsea. MOUNT CARMEL Mrs. Dennis Mahoney, of St. Ag­ atha, visited at the home of her son, John, last week. Messrs. John and Gus. Morrissey attended the races in Toronto on Saturday. Miss-Jean Voisin, of London and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Voisin, of Sarnia, visited with Mr. and Mrs. A. Voisin ■over the week-end. A reception was held for Mr. and Mrs. Norman Ryan, who were recently married, on Friday eve­ ning in the parish hall. George Coughlin read an address and Lawrence McCann presented them with a gift of money, Dancing and a social evening was enjoyed. Miss Anna O’Neill, of Toronto spent the week-end with Jos. Mc­ Carthy and family. Don’t forget the Bingo and dance in the parish hall on Friday evening. Angus McPh ee Dies Mr. Angus H. McPhee, well- known in Halkirk and district, died at the Castoi- Hospital on Saturday evening, November 3rd in his 88th year. He was born in Glengarry, Ontario, and lived in Stephen town­ ship, 16th concession, (the farm now owned by Mr. Ed. Lamport), before coming to Alberta in 19 0.6 and has lived in Halkirk and dis­ trict ever since. The deceased has been in failing health for some time but was able to be about until ten days .before his death when lie met with an acci­ dent. He was entering his home and the wind blew the outer door against him knocking him down and he received injuries from which he did not recover. Mr. and 'Mrs. Mc­ Phee were married in Parkhill, On­ tario, on .May 23, 1882. He is survived by his widow,. Susan; five sons, Hugh, John, Wil­ liam and Dugal, of the Halkirk dis­ trict, and Colin, of Melfort, Sask.; one son, James, predeceased him in 1931; two daughters also survive, Mrs. Margaret Desjardine, Halkirk, and Mrs. James Baird, of 'Gadsby, and twenty-two grandchildren and eight great grandchildren and "one sister, Mrs. Katie McLean, of Ailsa Craig, Ontario. A .public funeral service was held from Halkirk United Church on November 6th conducted by Rev. Vogel and a solo was sung by Mrs. R. E. Hingston entitled "Lead, Kindly Light.” The floral tributes were very beautiful. The pallbear­ ers were Messrs. James Bird, Wil­ liam Taylor, Raymond O’Keefe, Thomas 'Styles, Victor, Ronald and Alec McGregor. Interment was in Halkirk Cemetery, SHIPKA The United church was filled on Sunday evening last to hear the Rev. Re"ba Hern B.A., of Varna.- She took for her subject, “Come over into Macadonia’ and help us”. Her sermon was very much appre­ ciated by all present. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Love and family, of Exeter, Mrs. C. Hardy and family, of Lucan were Sunday visitors at tlie home of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Love. Mrs. Hardy and Mrs. Ross Love sang two duets at the evening service which were much appreciated. Mrs. Cliff Russell and baby re­ turned home on Sunday from St. Joseph’s Hospital. Miss Nola Sweitzer R.N., Who has returned’ from Bermuda, is at present confined to her home with an attack of bronchitis. Miss Verna Baumgarten who has spent the past four weeks with relatives in Essex, returned home on Saturday last. On Thursday evening last a soc­ ial evening was held in S.S. No. 11 better known as “Black Bush”. The children put on a program and the teacher, Mr, Robt. Reid, gave a history of the school. It Was built in 1863, a log building Which Was later brick. He also gave a list of the teachers which was very interesting. A delicious lunch Was served at tho cluse. FROM SNIFFLY, STUFFY DISTRESS OF Instantly relief from catarrhal misery starts to come when you put a few drops of Vicks Va-tro-nol in each nos­ tril. Va-tro-no! is so effective.,. results are so good., .because it (1) reduces swollen membranes, (2) soothes irri­tation, (3) helps clear away congestion...and thus makes breathing easier. Many catarrh sufferers say it’s the bestrelief \Just p iaht they’ve found. You, too, will . like the way if works! Try it! \ where VICKS VA-TRO-NOL J Winners of 9th Victory Loan Poster Contest in Huron County The following is a list of the win­ ners of the 9th Victory Loan School Poster Contest in Huron County. There were 17S schools cempeting with each winner being presented with a $5.00 War Savings Certifi­ cate, donated by the Huron County Council. •Class “A” for all Secondary School Pupils — 1st prize, Eunice Penhale, Winchelsea School, S.S. No. 6, Usborne; 2nd prize, Wanda Stephen, Winchelsea School, S.S. No. 6, Usborne. Class “B”, Grades 7 and 8, Rural Elementary Schools-lst prize, Ruby Miller, S.S. No. 8, Hay Tp.; 2nd prize, Colleen Gill, Grand Bend School. I Class "C”, 'Grades 4, 5 and 6, Rural Elementary Schools — 1st prize, Lois Webb, S.S. No. 4, West Wawanosh; 2nd prize, Murray Mc- Donagh, R.R. 3, Lucknow. Class "D”, Grades 1, 2 and 3, Rural Elementary Schools — 1st prize, Isabelle McPherson, S.S. No. 4, West Wawanosh; 2nd prize, Lome Dale, S.S. No. 1, Hullett. Class "E”, Grades 7 and 8, Urban Elementary Schools—1st prize, Shir­ ley Taylor, Exeter; 2nd prize, Mary Cleland, Wingham. Class "F”, Grades 4, 5 and 6, Urban Elementary Schools — 1st prize, Ruth F. Bowen, Central School, -Goderich; 2nd prize, Diane Gage, Wingham. Class “G”, Grades 1, 2 and 3, Urban Elementary Schools —i 1st prize, Wayne McBride, Hensall P.S.’ 2nd prize, John McDougal, Victoria School, Goderich. W.C.T.U. MEETING The Hensall-Exeter Branch of the W.C.T.U. met at the home of Mrs. William Cook on Tuesday afternoon Nov. 13th foi’ the regular monthly meeting with a fair attendance. Mrs, Cook presided and opened the meet­ ing with the hymn, “There is Work to do for Jesus,” followed by the Lord’s Prayer in unison. The de­ votion was taken by Mrs. Cook with scripture and prayer. Miss Consitt, of Hensall, presided over the busi­ ness period. Mrs. Miners gave a paper on “Stewardship”, and the offering received, closed with hymn “Leaning on the Everlasting Arm” and prayer. A new member was added to the membership roll. It DOES taste good in a pipe ECAUSE OF THESE FIRESTONE EXTRA VALUES— Vtumk Rubber—Extra protec* lion weather checking and wear Yes, you can be sure of Firestone tires standing up to any practical speed you will ever travel. Wilbur Shaw, the famous race driver, definitely proved that for you • in an actual speedway test. Shaw drove for 500 miles at an ave­ rage speed of 100 miles per hour—on the straightaways he hit 135 miles per hour. Not a skid or blowout occurred in this gruelling test—equal to 50,000 miles of ordinary driving. You may never want to drive at 100 miles per hour but it’s mighty comforting to know your Firestone tires have the reserve Strength and stamina to stand up to any demand you could ever make of them. When you are able to buy tires insist on having Firestone DeLuxe Champion tires on your car. >.' i *I GunyDlpping—Each tire cord b insulated igaimt friction and internal heat to protect againjt blowouti. Sa/tl.Lock Cotdx —Tljhtly woven, itronger cord, S.frl.tockcd •ojcihcr for txux iirength. »j Dealers In Exeter A. O. Elliot Graham Arthur Eczema or Sait Rheum Eczema, or salt rheum as it Is commonly called, is one of the most painful of all skin troubles. The intense burning, itching and smarting, espe­ cially at night, or when the affected part is exposed to heat, or the hands placed in hot water are most un­ bearable, and relief is gladly welcomed. The relief offered by Burdock Blood Bitters is based on the knowledge that such ailments as eczema, and Other skin troubles, are Caused by fin impure blood condition. Bring about inner cleanliness by using B. B. B. to help cleanse the blood of its impurities,Ask at any drug counter for B. B. B. Brice $1.00 a bottle. The T. Milburn Co., Limited, Toronto, Ont,