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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1947-02-06, Page 2THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 6th, 1947 ®fje ®imeg=^tiitiocate Times established 1873; Advocate established 1881 amalgamated November 1934 PUBLISHED EACR 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’ A ssoeia^con; Member of the Ontario-Quebec Division of the CWNA All Advertising Copy Must be in Our Mantis Not Biter Than Noon on Tuesdays SUBSCRIPTION RATE §2.00 a year, in advance; six months, §1.00 three months 60c I, M. SOUTHCOTT PUBLISHER THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6th, 1947 - What About Germany? Some influential people believe that every effort should be put forward to make Germany a strong’ prosperous nation. These people urge that doing so would be at once humanitarian and business-like. Germany, they urge, being made wealth-producing, -would be in a position to repay the expenditure of the Allies in con­ quering her. We do not see things that way. We see in a restored Germany a nation that would once more threaten the liberties of the world. The horrors of such a war would be disastrous beyond all telling. Other folk tell us that Ger­ many should be ground down to the last penny. She should be bled white, as Bismark said he would do to France. We do not agree, with this point of view. To follow’ such a course would be to drive a hitherto conquering nation to des­ paration. and we know' the result of such a course. The pages of history tell us all about that sort of thing. What Germany needs is a rebirth in her ideals. German children must be taught new’ songs and told new’ stories incul­ cating healthy-minded ideals. German youth must be sent to schools with inspired and in­ spiring ideals. German manufacturers and farmers and mechanics must be set to work be­ side workmen who have breathed the air of freedom. Teachers in schools and workshops must be men bred in an atmosphere of liberty of mind and spirit. German youth should be sent abroad to school and workshop in. order to be bred into better ways of living This cannot be done in a year no1’ in ten years nor in a century, but it is an ideal that may be follow'ed out and it is an ideal that will make Germany not only mighty but also the bulwark of all that is good. Germany is where she is today because she has listened to the wrong teachers. She can be made what she ought to be by teachers who possess knowledge and patience and firmness. Improper discipline brought hex- to the verge of ruin. Proper discipline accompanied by the right spirit, the spirit of the Golden Rule, will give hex* her proper place among the nations of the world. * » # « She Did Not Finish Her Work Canada did her full share in winning the last Great War. Of her performance in that war every one of her sons may wrell be proud. Why then was she refused, so far at least, a strong part in making the treaty with Germany ? One of the alleged reasons is that Canada did not do her full share in getting Germany onto a peaceful basis. Every Canadian soldier, the war over, w'as eager to get back to his home land. We can readily understand the home sick­ ness. But his leaving Germany meant the leav­ ing of having quiet restored in Germany to others who were as weary and as homesick as himself. The Big Foui’ are not forgetful that Canada stopped just short of her duty in es­ tablishing quiet in Germany. This the Big Four look upon as sufficient reason for keeping Can­ ada out of the great effort in making Germany a concern going in the right direction. Further, we can see what would follow from the point of view of all the other second­ ary powers were Canada admitted. Each one •of them would seek a voice in the settlement. Were these nations admitted, we can fancy the merry time there would be in preparing a treaty agreeable to all parties or to a majority of those parties or nations. * » * ■» Those Conferences of the Prime Minister Confederation of the Provinces of Canada came about as the result of the hard work of the best spirits of this, the new land. The B.N.A. is a wonderful document. When one looks at the map of Canada and recalls the diversity of the races that make up her population we cannot but wonder that the Confederation has got along as well as it has. We hope that we are not of those who are given to changing consti­ tutions simply for the sake of making changes. Yet we cannot but note the rapidity with which changes in Canadian life are taking place. The Fathers of Confederation simply could not have had in mind the conditions under which wo are now living. For this reason we believe that the. prime ministers of the whole Dominion should meet from time to time to consider a more' ex­ cellent way of managing the public affairs of the Commonwealth, It would be unwise to have such meetings so often that the whole land would be kept in a ferment. The banks are given special consideration every ten years. Why should not the be given a once over every ten years? Taxing Those Profits It is alleged that the Dominion government is thinking of taxing heavily the profits big business does not keep in actual employment, At the first blush this sounds good. But what of the rest fund that any big business or, in fact, any business requires if it is to carry on. By way of illustration, what an unhappy predica­ ment Vancouver would be in this minute had he1’ business men no reserve fund! What would any business do when it is on its beam ends, when serious disaster’ overtakes it? Further, what incentive would anyone have for adven­ turing in any business enterprise were the ad­ venturer aware that some one would threaten his prosperity the minute he made his venture profitable ? The fact is that workers are becom­ ing- very tired of constant interference in their legitimate affairs? No one cares to be looked upon as something like a rogue simply because he has it in him to bring his affairs to a profit­ able issue.* Palestine Affairs in Palestine have come to a sad pass when British women and children are to be removed from that unhappy part of the Globe simply because the government of Brit­ ain cannot manage well the mandate given it to preserve law and order within the limits of the Holy Land. Blundering incompetency is the cause of the whole trouble. Till within the last few years it was the glory of Britain that where- ever he1’ flag flew every man was given a work­ ing chance to carry out lawful business. Lately that flag in far too many instances, is some­ thing like the emblem of muddling incompet­ ence. Better Forget Partisanship Perilous, indeed, is the situation that has developed between the Provincial and the Fed­ eral governments. The story is a hard one to tell but it is something like this. The govern­ ment is desirous of taking over the income taxes of the province, as well as some othe1’ of the major sources of income. This they are doing in order to avoid these sources of revenue being taxed by two governments. Such double taxa­ tion has all the earmarks of a condition that would be intolerable. On the other hand the provinces are eager to do theii- own taxing, on the principle that the nearer the tax payer and the tax spender are together the better it will be for both of them. Fortunately for all con­ cerned we have capable strong men at the heads of oui’ governments, both federal and provincial. At the same time it is up to every Canadian to note carefully what is going on. This is a business matter and should be dealt with as such. Miss MacFauI In the passing of Miss Kate MacFauI, Exeter has lost one of her finest citizens. As secretary of the school board she rendered a service that is beyond price. From her desk proceeded an order and a precision that carried the Board of Education through many a diffi­ cult period when changes in administration were of almost weekly occurrence. She knew her place in this important work and filled that place with a satisfaction that left nothing to be desired. As proprietor of the Grigg Stationery she carried out the aims of that fine business firm and kept abreast of everchanging condi­ tions. Endowed with outstanding musical abil­ ity she placed her talents on the altar of the church she sincerely loved. In her daily life she exemplified the Golden Rule ‘and the spirit of the. Giver. She was more than a saleswoman. She was the friend of her customers, particular­ ly was she the friend of children. Few have the faculty she exercised of putting personal inter­ est and genuine human sympathy into her every act. Hei- rare combination of qualities made her a citizen whom it will be very hard to replace. She rests from her labours and her works fol­ low her. ’ <• « « « The Fuel Oil Situation The fuel oil situation is difficult though there are hopes that the situation will be relieved by spring. Dealers are requested by the higher- ups not to order any fuel oil unless it is neces- sary for them to do so. When the dealer receives a car of oil he is required‘to unload the car im­ mediately. All of which leads us to believe that a part of the fuel oil difficulty is connected with transportation difficulties. Meanwhile let all concerned keep on good terms with the weather man. «■ 44 4 & No, the Russians were not trying to get Monty into the high hat class when they gave him that fine headgear. They were showing good will and appreciation of skill and solid character of one of the finest soldiers of mod­ ern times. » * * « The request of Premier Drew for Dr. Hogg to resign as chairman of the Hydrb-Electric Power Commission seems to have come because he hogged information that the higher-ups should have known. Here’s one man who ap­ parently kept a secret when it wasn’t expected of him." -Mitchell-Advocate, •M. * * * ’Che postoffice has been cluttered up with copies of speeches by Premier Drew and Attorney-General Blackwell on the liquor ques- tion—printed and circulated, presumably, at public expense. Judging from the number that went into the postofficc wastepaper basket, the addresses might almost as well have been print­ ed in Choctaw. It was a waste of good paper,— Goderich Signal-Star. 10 YEARS ago The musical comedy, ’TVs a Knockout” put on in Leavitt’s Theatre Monday and Tuesday eve­ nings drew large and appreciative audiences. The performers taking part in the play and the various dance routines and choruses num­ bered close to one hundred. Those taking part were Miss Hazel Smith Harold Skinner, Miss Helen Flynn, Wm. Davis, Miss Alma Brown, Mrs. N, Dore, J. M. Southcott, Ross Swartz, Miss Pearl Wood, S. B. Taylor, Harold White and Gordon Lamport. The cast was supported by eight groups of boys and girls with their choruses and dances. The play was under the direction of E. Rosslyn Pearen. The accompanist was Stanley Smith. Messrs, J.- A. Traquair and R. B. Williams left this week for a four-day special toui’ to the exper­ imental .farm and research labra- tories of Purina Mills at St, Louis Mo. Mr. E, Lindenfield, who recent­ ly purchased from Southcott Bros, the building formerly occupied by Mr, E, R. Hopper, furniture deal­ er, moved his hardware and tin­ smithing business across the street into the new building last week. ' Ice making has been a slow process at the Exeter Arena but with the cold spell of the past few days prospects are now bright for skating in the near future. 15 YEARS AGO The Rev. W. G. Brown, M.A., B.D. Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Canada visited 'Caven church on Friday evening .last and was greeted by a large con­ gregation. Messrs. C. J. Stewart, G, Flynn and G. McFaul attended the Mot­ or show in Detroit last week. Mr. Maurice Long, .mechanic at the Huron, .garage, suffered a nasty wound when he .was struck in the forehead with a wrench. Mr. Wm. J. Smith, representa­ tive for the International Harves­ ter ;Co. at Exeter, was in London last week and gave an address to the blockman and salesman on ‘‘Sales Promotion”. The coldest spell of the winter visited this section Saturday and Sunday, Both days were stormy and the thermometer registered a- round the zero mark. The couple of inches of snow that fell have disappeared again. Hurondale W. I. Mrs. Alvin Moir entertained the Hurondale W.I. at her home Jan­ uary 29, 1947. A large attendance of ladies enjoyed a splendid meet­ ing. The roll call was answered by a Hymn and its author. To commemorate the 50th anni­ versary of the founding of the Women’s Institutes, it was decided to have a Community Night for W.I. members and theii’ families, February 19th at Thames Road church. The Institute will sponsor the spring unit of the Junior Girls Homemaking Clubs, under the leadership of Mrs. J. Kirkland, Ten dollars was voted to the Canadian Chinese Relief Fund. The program on Home Econom­ ics, was presided over by Mrs. Kenneth Johns. Miss Marion Rund­ le gave her report on her visit to Chicago, and displayed’ the momen- toes of this visit. Mrs. Kirkland showed a display of modern handy gadgets for the kitchen from the following stores, Lindenfield, Beavers, Hawkins and Traquairs. Mrs. Garnet Franye ac­ companied by Miss Elaine Kernick •gave a musical selection. A salad Demonstration was completed by Mrs. Strang and Mrs. A. Moir. Mrs. Elford expressed thanks to all who helped with the meeting. After closing with “The King”, everyone enjoyed a delicious lunch eon. The February meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Philip Murch. JACOB REGIER /Zurich’s oldest resident, Jacob Regier, 88, died suddenly Tuesday of last week. Mr. Regier was born in Hay township, where he farmed for many years before moving to Zurich. 'His wife died in 1930 and he made his home since then with his daughter, Mrs. William Mero. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. William Mero and Mrs. Simon Hoffman, 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was a mem­ ber of the Holy Name Society. The funeral was held at St. Boniface Roman Catholic church, with in­ terment in the adjoining cemetery. 25 YEARS AGO Exeter-Zurich hockey team went to Goderich on Friday night and turned in another win by the score of 8-2 in a .good game. On Monday night the team went to Clinton and won the game by a score of 9-2. This gives the locals nine straight wins. At ,a . special meeting of the Council held in the Library on Saturday, Mr. Jos. Senior was re­ appointed clerk of Exeter. Mr. Clifton Davis had the mis­ fortune last week to get his right hand caught in an electric wring­ er. The hand was badly bruised and swollen and some of the bones were broken and his knuckles crushed. Miss Winnie Essery, of Centra­ lia, has accepted a position in Mr Joynt’s store in Hensail. Mr. Fred Wuerth, of Crediton, has installed a 25 horse-power engine and has started chopping. One of the best masquerade carnivals that has been held in Exetei’ in years was held at the Dome rink on Friday evening ,of last week. There was a good at­ tendance. A ten minute comic hockey match between the spin­ sters and bachelors furnished much amusement. Prizes were awarded as follows; ladies race, Miss Hazel Laing, boys race, .Geo. Beavers, free-for-all, N. Hardy, ladies fancy costume, Miss Margaret Gladman, ladies comic, Miss M. Kuntz, girls comic, Miss K. Heaman ladies best national, Miss Harvey, girls fancy, Miss Winnie Bishop, gents comic, T. Elliott. The judges were T. Newell, Geo. Anderson and’ R. McKenzie. Quite a Turkey! Mr. Thomas Harrison has been, in the turkey raising business for the last nine years and he thinks the Holland Whites are the best all-round birds. In 19 46 he had one bird that laid sixty-nine eggs. Her first laying consisted of twenty-six eggs, her second nineteen and her third fourteen. These turkeys were purchased from a turkey ranch east of Clinton. A .good many of us in our atti­ tude towards the evils of this world are rather like the dying Irishman. “Well, Pat,” said a friend at the bedside, “have ye -made .peace with God and denounced the devil?” "Shure,” said Pat, “I’ve made my peace—but I’m in no position to antagonize anybody!” 50 YEARS AGO TRY A CLASSIFIED! Dr. Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup is a prompt, pleasant and effectual remedy for coughs, colds, hoarseness, sore throat, bronchitis, spasmodic croup, asthma and bronchial troubles. Safe, effective, inexpensive and dependable, Dr. Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup helps to loosen phlegm and mucus, clear the air passages and bring quick relief for coughs and * colds. Get a supply of Dr. Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup today. / The T. Milburn Go., Limited, Toronto, Ont. 4 r F ir T The second fancy dress carni­ val of the season was held in the Exeter skating rink Friday night last. A large crowd of both skat­ ers and spectators were present, including several from surrounding towns. The costumes and charac­ ters were exceedingly .good. Prize winners were: ladies character dress, Miss Hicks, Miss Gertie Hicks; girls best dress, Miss Kins­ man, Miss Hawkshaw; ladies and gentlemen graceful skating, Rich­ ard Creech and .Miss Maud Chris­ tie, Bert Spicer and Miss Gertie Hicks; .gentlemen’s comic costume, Rus. Howard, Allen Myers; boys half-mile race, Fred Hawkshaw, John Spackman; . one mile race, Fred Hawkshaw", Percy Browning, two mile race, open, Fred Hawk­ shaw, John Spackman. The judges were W. D. Weekos, J. W. Taylor, Jos. Davis and L. Bishop. Mr. Chas. Zwickau, well and favourably known throughout the Crediton district, has purchased his .father’s general store and has taken possession. On Tuesday morning last while Mr. John f Pincombe, of Usborne, was engaged in felling a tree, in some manner the butt flew back from the stump striking him on the leg breaking both bones be­ low the knee and dislocating his ankle. Messrs. James Horton, Jas. Bell Robert Bell and T. Berry each shipped a carload of horses to the old country oh Friday last, each accompanying the shipment. Call it what you will —the desire to stand on your own feet—the urge to get ahead under your own steam—“a business of my own” is probably for you, as for thousands of fellow­ veterans, life’s No. 1 ambition. VI Here’s where you can look to the Bank of Montreal, !' which has already become “My Bank” to thousands of veterans from If you have ideas of starting, up in business for yourself, of improving your present set-up, or of going into partnership with a friend, the need for money to get going will be just about No. 1 item on your agenda. coast to coast. Drop in and discuss your financial needs with your nearest B of M manager. He knows W the details of the new Veterans’ Business sional Loans Act, recently passed by Parliament for your benefit, and he is anxious to help go-ahead veterans. If your proposition is sound, there’s money for you at the B of M. Remember, when you ask fora loan at the B of M, you do not ask a favour. and Profes- '>1 it>t miiuoh an/iDum * WORKING WITH Exeter Branch: J. L. HENDRY, Manager CANADIANS IN eVERY WALK OP L I p E SINCE 1817 D89» C » * 1 > r V /! ( * z* r 4 X r * r * r *