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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1946-06-13, Page 2Page 2 THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 13th, 1946 Exeter tinmen ^bbocate Times established 1873; Advocate established 1881 amalgamated November 1924 PUB.LISHED, EACH THURSDAY MORNING AT EXETER, ONTARIO An ladopehdent Newspaper devoted to the interests pt th© Village qf Exeter and Surrounding DlstTkt Member of the Canadian 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 6Qc J. M. SOUTHCOTT - - PUBLISHER THURSDAY, JUNE 13th, 1946 We Need To Do Some Understanding, Too Little effort on our part is required to re­ alize how natural it is for men like Mr, Bevin to be impatient with Russia’s constant no I no! no! to every Anglo-Saxon proposal for the brining in of a lasting peace. No progress can be- made in the international situation of one of the major parties to the negotiations takes a persistenly .negative attitude when proposi­ tions are offered in the way of getting onto a progressive agreement. We do not like, how­ ever, for anyone to say that the Anglo-Saxon attitude is altogether reasonable and to be eas­ ily understood by the Russians. At the present hour we fear that the Anglo-Saxon way is not over-attractive to an outsider looking in at our way of doing things. There is our appalling- juvenile delinquency. We have our frequent bank robberies. We have the uncalled for and beastly attacks on our women in their own homes. We have the disproportionate amounts spent on tobacco and liquor when set along side of our spendings on churches, on education, on hospitals, on research work. We have our desolating strikes. We have our steadily mount­ ing number of divorces and our unemployment. We have, too, our party political systems run mad. All this and a great deal more of which we are profoundly ashamed but which we are not seriously trying to correct. Russia sees all this and wonders and wonders. Then we have our unhappy history of diplomacy. The United States has its negro problem that is so largely allowed to go unsolved. Canada has its racial problem. Britain’s history is none too clean. Russia,- we may be sure, is not blind to all this, and gravely asks what we have done or are doing in the way of sweeping up our own door yard. As we use language descriptive of Russia these great days, we’ll do well to try to see ourselves as Russia is very likely to see us. Doing so will help us to seek for the fine grace of charity. * * * War Task What is needed is a decided peace time policy on the' part of the great nations of the world. At present we have a great deaT’of dis­ cussion on the part of public men in prominent places in Anglo-Saxondom that redddens the skin but does not warm the heart. For instance, we are told of the iron curtain that separates Russia and the countries dominated by her from the rest of the world. We are reminded from time to time that this secrecy on the part of Russia and her friends means that Russia is preparing for war on the rest of the world. Secret path means secret foe, we are told. Like little children at a watch we want to see the Works in Russia going round. We may be all wrong in this way of regarding our ally in the dark days of the war. Russia is altogether like­ ly to have a mind of her own now. She may be trying to put her concentrated attention on her own affairs. Fuss is made because Russia turns back magazine and other correspondents. Again she may be right in so doing. Even in this land of the free, correspondents are not allowed to see the inside workings of a great many busi­ ness concerns. Is this a matter to be wondered at or is it a legitimate source of suspicion? Any business man or manufacturer can give the answer. One needs to grow up with an enter­ prise to understand it even fairly well. Half truths, however, well expressed or and no mat­ ter how good the intention of the party broad­ casting, are almost sure to be misleading and mischievous. Russia knows.this and had decided to guard her own plans and her own ways. Be­ fore now the most xyide-awake of secret agents have mislead those employing them. * » ■* * Talking Too Much Some one started a good deal of commo­ tion when he told the general public that cer­ tain leaders among the various Protestant de­ nominations had been meeting to discuss the relations .between the various Protestant bodies. At once the plain men asked, "How did these leaders come to meet?” Was it merely one of those unaccountable freaks of fortune that brought those leaders together? Did these leaders simply gather accidentally and did the conversation turn to something about denomina­ tional relations ? Then how did it come about that the /‘conversation’' turned to discuss the union of those bodies? Then who appointed these gracious gentlemen "leaders?” Further, how has it come about that at least one of those leaders "talked?” Is. there a circle within a ■circle among each of those denominations that docs the planning for the "followers?” We wonder and wonder. In this connection we wonder why there should not be a union of the denominations similar to the union, already existing in the Roman Catholic Church. We are not in the con­ fidence of that mighty church but we believe that various organizations within that church while owning a common allegiance to one head, have their own way of expressing their beliefs and of carrying on the. work for which they believe they have special vocation. In any case xve believe that churches will approach each other as they do the work given them by the Head of all the churches. History proves that discussions of religious matters’ are liable to bring forth more heat than light. « * * * Queer, Aren’t We? There’s our way of dealing with Russia, for instance. First of all we thought of her us the land of silences and snows and inter­ minable distances and of poverty and of op­ pression. Then we thought of her as the land of direst poverty where starvation accompanied by extravagant excesses of liquor*drinking and of fabulous wine bibbing. Then we regarded her as the home of revolutions where blood was the cheapest commodity in that land of storms. Next, we concluded that she was the home of communism, that way of doing which of all ways is the most abominable to people like us. Afterwards, we read books and pamphlets about this strange land and we were encour­ aged to believe that Moses should have lead liis people to Russia rather than to the land of Canaan. This was followed by a period in which we looked upon Russia as the most perfidious of all lands beneath the sun. Just now we are thinking of understanding that strange people. And the first thing we are learning is that communism does not dominate Russia. Communism is well known there but it is not the sort of thing that controls every­ thing to anything like the extent we thought. « * « * To Produce or Not to Produce We* made a couple of contacts just the other day. One contact was with a money lend­ er. “There’s just nothing doing.” he wailed. "We have lots of money in this concern but there is no remunerative way of investing it. We can get scarcely anything in the way of interest returns.” The other contact was wFith a man dealing in a staple articles made in the old country, or, rather an articles that used to be made there. "We can’t get that stuff. It’s not being made.” “How come?” we queried. “I suppose the makers were killed in the war?” “Not altogether!” came the answer. “The men coming back from the war simply will not do this job!” and' the job is not a heavy one. If money is easy one would think that it would be borrowed and invested in sound enterprises. But here we recall what the money lender told us when we said something about this. “Men simply will not invest their cash in an enter­ prise involving labor when men. are likely to walk out at any minute!” So, you see, gentle reader, that it is easy for men to strike till the point comes when all productive enterprises fade out of the . picture. Business will contract till the owner refuses to go beyond the point where he need not hire and will not hire. We do not care to be about when this time arrives. That it is on the way is only too evident. What Other Editors Say New Bonds Coming (The Stouffville Tribune) A completely new type of government se­ curity . is going to be placed on the market this autumn, financial reports indicate. It will be a “baby bond” type of security, although the exact name has not yet been chos­ en. It will carry a higher-than-market interest rate and have a number of special features aim­ ed to attract payroll savings and other “small” investors. It will be introduced in time to replace present nation-wide payroll deduction plans. As well, the Government will float a purely commercial loan next fall through banks and investment dealers. This commercial loan will not be accompanied by wartime sales ballyhoo. Its appearance may coincide with the introduc­ tion of the new-type bonds. But the two securi­ ties will most likely be marketed quite separate­ ly- Implement Price Increase Price advances are never popular with con­ sumers. It would be strange if farmers shout­ ed with joy over the 12% per cent increase which has recently been granted the makers of farm implements. Hon. Mr. Ilsley made out a good case for his decision to let prices rise. He declared that with one minor exception prices had been held throughout the war at or below the ceiling prices of the basic period in 1941. During the same period costs had gone up to such an extent that a price increase of 30 per cent would be necessary to allow the same margin of profit as in 1941. The level of farm prices has increased in the same period by 44 per cent. They were, of course, too low in 1941, but if a floor is to be put under present prices the farmers will continue in a much happier position than they were in pre-war days. The advance, of 12% per cent was permit­ ted so that the implement industry might get into a financial position which would enable it to survive and achieve a maximum of produc­ tion.—Midi ahd Free Tress Herald* 10 YEARS AGO The Exeter Community Campaign closed Saturday.. At three o’clock Monday afternoon the contestants and interested friends gathered in front of the Library to, hear the results and receive their awards. Mr. W. B- Powell, the campaign manager, was in charge. Reeve Thos, Pryde announced the winners as follows; Mrs. .Fred Huxtable, $300.00; Mrs. Chas. Mason, bed­ room suite; Helen Murch, electric washer; R. E> Pooley, electric radio; Ruth Collingwood, cabinet of silver. Workmen are now engaged in gathering the water from the springs on the newly acquired prop­ erty under the direction of the Pub- lie Utilities Commission,- Mr. H. T. Rowe, who has been ill for several months, was able to be at his office for a short time Saturday, 15 YEARS AGO Rev, J. Wesley Down, who with his wife and 'daughter, Florence, are visiting- at 'Grafton, is celebrat­ ing his jubilee in the ministry this month. Mr. and 'Mrs, Down are meeting with many old friends at the Belleville Conference. Mr. E, D. Howey has been suc­ cessful in passing his third year examinations in Philosophy, English and History at the University of Toronto, :An accident took place at the gravel pit of Mr. Russel Skinner in 'Usborne where the gravel is be­ ing taken out for the paving of the highway. -Mr. Wm. Parsons, who has been with the paving company for eleven years, was struck on the head by a wire cable. He was rend­ ered unconscious and fell into a reservoir -of water about five feet deep. He was rescued by some of the men and suffered a slight con­ cussion. Miss Margaret Hoggarth has 're­ signed her position as stenographei’ with the Exeter Rural Hydro. His Honor, Judge Thomas M. Costello, the new judge of Huron County, was welcomed to the Coun­ ty on Tuesday. Mr. W. E. Quinn has resigned his position at Howey’s Drug Store and has taken a position with the Fuller Brush Co., working out of Stratford. Mr. Frank Strange has also taken a position with ‘the Fuller Brush Co. 25 YEARS AGO Mr. J. W. Powell spent the past week in New York attending a con­ vention of Edison dealers. Mr. Frank Taylor’s horse got fourth place in Ailsa Craig races last week. Mr. Thos. W. Barlmer has enter­ ed into partnership with Mr. Milne R. Rennie in Hensall in the boot and shoe business and gent’s cloth­ ing. ■Mr. Fred Kerr got third place in the Grand International Handicap Shoot at &t. Thomas last week. Mr. Will Manson received his University degree of iPhm.B. last week. Mr. Jos. Davis has purchased the dwelling property of Mrs. Wm. Northcott, opposite the flaxmill property, Exeter North. He has also disposed of his^ dwelling property on the west side of Main Street to Mr. George Weingarden, of Park­ hill. Mr. W. S. Cole is attending the Druggists’ Convention at Toronto this week. 50 YEARS AGO The interior of Mr. A. E. Fol­ lick’s Bakery is being remodelled and enlarged. M'r. John Mclnnes, who for many years has conducted a successful flour and feed store in town, has decided to retire. We congratulate Rev. George Jackson, of Exeter, on being elect­ ed president of the London Con­ ference. A petition in favor of incorpora­ tion was presented last week in Hensall and was largely signed by the ratepayers and business men. The season at Grand Bend has opened and people from all direc­ tions are holding their annual pic­ nics. Mr. Spackman has the grounds looking beautiful and clean. He has also greatly added to the appear­ ance of the Park by making gravel roads in all directions and 'trimming the trees. McGillivray Pupils Visit N iagara Falls The 27 pupils of S.S. -No. 12, McGillivray, and their teacher, Mrs. Hilda Guest, enjoyed an interesting and educational "bus trip to Niagara Falls. In the group also were the trustees and their wives; 'Mr, and Mrs. Lawrence Curts, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Dixon, Mr. and -Mrs. William Thompson, Mrs. W» J. Dixon and Marjorie Schofield. Traveling from London on No. 2 highway the bus arrived kt Queeh- ston Heights at 11 a.m, atid there a picnic dinner was enjoyed. After viewing the historical sights, the bus left for the Falls, making a stop at the whirlpool; The journey home ‘was- made over No, 3 highway, giving a view of tobacco farms, from Simcoe to Tillsonburg, London’s well-lighted streets and colored fountain drew special attention, * The children sang songs along most of the route -and when the bus pulled in at the school at 10 pan., waiting parents heat’d the happy children give their school yell as a climax to a wonderful out­ ing. SEAFORTH gets FINAL BEER REFUND At rebate amounting to $526.69, representing the proportion of the provincial tax imposed on the sale of beer within the municipality during the past fiscal year, has beep received by Seaforth Town Treas­ urer D. H- Wilson, in, view of the decision to not renew licenses, which was taken last March payment just received will be last to the town. Telephone Statistics More than 3,000 'telephone terns in Canada serve over 1,750.00:0 telephones and handle some three billion conversations a year, accord­ ing to figures just issued by the Dominion Bureau of 'Statistics. At 'January 1, 1945, there were 14.6 telephones for every 100 per­ sons in the Dominion; Ontario led among the provinces with 19,7, fol­ lowed by British Columbia with 18.6, Total telephones in service represented an increase of 350,000 since 1939. In the same period, telephone employees increased fl‘om 17,000 to 22,000 and pay rolls were up from $26,523,000 to $37,261,000. In 1944, Canadians held 2,955,- 975,000 local and 56,678,000 long­ distance conversations—an average of 252 telephone talks for every man, woman and child in the coun­ try. Seven major telephone interests which jointly operate' the Trans­ Canada Telephone System are, from east to west, the Maritime Telepraph and Telephone Company, the New Brunswick Telephone Com­ pany, the Bell Telephone ’Company in Ontario and Quebec, three gov­ ernment-owned systems in the Prairie Provinces, and the British Columbia Telephone Company. The Bell Telephone Company alone served 56 per .cent, of all Canadian telephones. The provincial systems in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta accounted for 10.6 per cent. Dominion Government systems are operating in outlying sections of the country where no commercial service cent. were O. Hipel, of Preston, whoN. built the Exeter Arena, states that his firm has had inquiries from 5 0 Ontario centres concerning the erection of new arenas. Under .pres­ ent conditions, he states that only one in ten bids for arena construc­ tion can be built. Exeter has had many deputations from different centres to inspect. the arena here and in every case reported favor­ ably on the work of Mr. Hipel in Exeter, ■DanzESssOKKeanaeii M _ is available. Fifty-six per of the telephones in service dial-operated. It I The feature “It’s Alloyed” is the secret of B-A Peerless Motor Oil time-tested superi­ ority. It’s the process that transforms a top-quality oil into the finest lubricant obtainable. B-A Peerless Motor Qil is first refined far beyond ordinary standards, Then, “It’s Alloyed”—an exclusive B-A process that • gives this great oil its ability to stand up better in service —to withstand conditions that would cause ordinary oils to quickly break* down into sludge and varnish. 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Additions to Rural Hydro Service ; Your Commission desires to bring to the attention of Ontario farmers who have applied for Hydro service, a condi­ tion which is now seriously slowing up the building of rural extensions. Essential materials and equipment are in extremely short supply, and the prospects of obtaining additional quantities in the immediate future are very meagre. Strikes in various basic industries and the extraordinary national demand are holding back the supply of all equipment needed. While the Commission will exert every effort to1 obtain material and equipment for rural line construction, it can * complete this year only a small part of the full program which it had planned. Consequently, many applications already approved will not, of necessity, be completed this year. Your Commission will endeavour to serve all applicants in order of receipt of applications, giving preference to all farm and similarly essential applications over those for other types of service. ' These facts are presented for your information, and with the expectation that they will enable you to bear more patiently with a situation beyond the Control of your Commission. THE HYDRO-ELECTRIC POWER COMMISSION OF ONTARIO