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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1947-04-03, Page 2Page 2 THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 3rd, 1947 ®fje (Exeter Onesk^bboeate Times established 1873; Advocate established 1881 amalgamated November 1924 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; Mejuber of the Ontario-Quebec Division of the CWNA All Advertising Copy Must be in Our Hands Not Later Than Noon on Tuesdays SUBSCRIPTION RATE 52.00 a year,' in advance; six months. 51.00 three months 60c J. M. SOUTHCOTT - - PUBLISHER THURSDAY, APRIL 3rd, 1947 Easter Time of regeneration, when our contemp­ lation of Christ risen reminds us that there must be some master-plan for all the complexities of existence. Easter, time of planting, when the sight of growing things over all the earth as­ sures us that God in His kingdom is wise and bountiful. Easter, time of Church-going, when His words inspire us to assume our personal responsibilities and justify our existence by living lives of generosity, brotherliness and tol­ erance.* & A Job Well Done We wonder just how much the citizens of Exeter appreciate what has been done this win­ ter by the municipality in the matter of keep­ ing the sidewalks plowed out, the roads open and the snow removed from the Main street. There have been some pretty heavy snow storms blocking the streets and the roads but at no time have they been impassable for any length of time. The t'own’s new tractor plow for' the streets was a good investment. Keeping the roads plowed out meant that the milkman and the delivery boy could make their rounds with little delay and inconvenience, but more impor­ tant still, although fortunately not needed, the roads were open for the fire truck in case fire had broken out any place around town. Some of our neighboring municipalities have made little or no attempt to keep the sidewalks clear of snow and pedestrians have had to use the roads during wet spells being splashed by pass­ ing motorists. The service rendered is one we just take for granted and one for which the town fathers get little praise. 1 * * * * Drainage—A Perennial Problem The question of drains, a perennial head­ ache for the town fathers but one which assumes tremendous significance to those householders whose cellars have been inundated, is again to the front as the sunny days of spring melt the winter snows and April showers add their mois­ ture to the land already soaked with water. The school trustees have also had their prob­ lems as the spring waters flooded the basement of the school putting out the fire and damaging a motor. Before the waters had receded the area was engulfed in a swirling blizzard that blocked all roads to traffic and school was suspended for several days. What would have been the situation if instead of snow the same amount of moisture had fallen in the form of rain? As it was numerous cellars of town had more or less degrees of water in them and in several instances furnace fires were put out and with hydro stoves used for cooking there was no fire in the houses for a couple of days with a result of sickness. We sympathize with those who have this problem to face. The School Board have for several years sought advice as to a solution to their problem but there was such a divergence of opinion as to the proper course to take that nothing has been done. * * * * Canada, the Crossroads Canada has pointed with pride to the strat­ egic position she holds among the nations of the world. Columbus sought a passage across the ’Atlantic to the Middle East and discovered a continent that was destined to play an impor­ tant role between the white and yellow races. Canada recognizes with deep appreciation the heritage of culture, religion, integrity and fair play that she received from the motherlands of Europe. From her western shores she looked across a broad expanse of waters to the sleep­ ing giants of the Far East and thought of it as a yellow peril that some day might awake and with its teeming -.millions dominate western civilization. Canada was destined, so it was said, to play an important part in world events. And so she has but not perhaps in the manner ex- pected at the time. In a single generation the effort that she put forth to uphold liberty, free­ dom and justice ranks second to none in com­ parison with her population and resources, Every nation of the world has benefited from her granaries, her minerals, her fisheries and her farm products. Having expended herself in men, in money and materials in two great Avars Canada has every right to demand a place to participate with the other nations in drafting a peace treaty with Germany. This demand is being upheld by State Secretary Marshall of the United States and equally supported by Foreign Secretary Ernest Bcvin, of Great Brit­ ain. Mr. Marshall, in speaking as Moscow last week said: "The countries whose armed forces fought with us certainly have acquired by expenditure of men and. resources the right to participate in the organizing of the peace at all stages. ‘‘There is an example of Canada — a power which will emphasize what I mean. Canada had more than 1,000,000 in her armed forces of which more than *100,000 were under arms as early us 19*11. Canada suffered more than 100,000 casualties, pro­ vided naval power for the North Atlantic, was the fourth air-power and expended about $19,000,000,000 for war purposes, to say nothing of the value of vital metals and other supplies. “The facts of this kind cannot be ig­ nored in the selection of our associates who are to work with us in preparing the peace.” Ernest Be via stated: “1 cannot accept the position that states like some of our Dominions who de­ clared war of their own volition and fought Hitler right to the end with forces in all the battle areas should be put in an inferior position. “You cannot expect the people who fought to be excluded when the end came. If they were good enough to fight with us, they are good enough to sit with us.” Canada is and should be vitally interested in the set-up for world peace. Her importance in the past lay East and West. In the future it may be North and South. Again she will be the crossroads, this time between Russia and the United States with Canada the buffer na­ tion. The air routes will be the travelled routes. The cargos may be the instruments of destruc­ tion or they may be the products of peace. Who knows ?.* * * * Congratulations, Boys! Hockey fans have had their full share of entertainment this winter as practically all games in the Cyclone league have been played at the Exeter Arena. Each team has had a good following as was evidenced by the cheers and likewise the boos that reverberated from the rafters with every ' game, A good-natured, healthy rivalry existed between the neighbor­ ing municipalities. Exeter players are to be con­ gratulated on their fine showing, losing only one game in the series, having lost to Dashwood in the semi-finals. They macle a smart appear­ ance in their new uniforms and the same might be sai da bout the other teams. The financial be said about the other teams. The financial that the Arena has been in operation. Several times the gate receipts were close to the $200 mark. What is needed and what has been under consideration for some time is showers for the players. As a community centre the Arena will be hard to beat fop a town the size of Exeter. Huron-Perth Member Honors New Position Congratulations to W. H. Golding, 'member for Huron-Perth who was honored Friday by the House of Commons when he was appointed deputy chairman of the committees of the whole House. Equally important were the many nice things said about Mr. Golding by members of every group in the House. The position carried with it an additional remuneration of $1,000. Mr. Golding’s reply to Prime Minister Macken­ zie King when informed of this reveals a states­ manship that the public are led to believe is lacking in our public men. Mr. Golding said he would be happy to render any service he could to the Commons, but felt he did not wish further remuneration for anything in the way of extra service that tlie position might involve. * « « War On Cancer ‘‘A new Avar is being waged by Canadians everywhere—the Avar against cancer,” says R. F. Bruce Taylor, chairman of the Ontario Can­ cer Society’s Ontario membership drive Avhich takes place during April. “Our objective is to have a member of the Society in every Ontario home,” he adds, point­ ing out that from April 1st to 30th no effort Avill be spared by the volunteer campaign com­ mittee to spread as much information about cancer—its symptoms and treatment as pos­ sible. “FeAv people realize,” says Mr. Taylor, “that one out of every three people with cancer can be saved—provided they sec their doctor in time. Trouble -with most people is, they re­ fuse to face the fact that cancer can happen to them. They ahvays think it’s the other felloAV Avho’s unlucky. The Society’s job is to make people conscious that cancel’ needs immediate medical attention—that an examination can’t be postponed to a more convenient time. There are danger signals to Avatch for—and they are likely to occur at any time to anyone. Children aren’t by any means immune, either”. Membership in the Society costs one dol­ lar a person. Members receive up-to-date in­ formation regularly about cancer signals and facts about research and treatment. Mail your dollar to the Ontario Headquar­ ters, Canadian Cancer Society, 280 Bloor St. West, Toronto. A membership card will be mailed immediately. "■ * * ‘ No more beefing about beef coupons, but no more beef. «• * •» •» Bold headlines and pictures are featuring a feAV fortunates avIio landed in the money on the Trish sweepstakes but nothing is said of the thousands who ventured $2.50 each on a ticket and lost. «• # ■» * The Progressive Conservatives at Ottawa have been having their fling at the Liberal ad­ ministration for lack of economy measures and the Liberals at Queen’s Park are rapping the Di’cav government for its increased budget. It all depends on which side of tlie house you sit. However, it is not how much is raised but how i wisely it is spent, IO YEARS AGO Mr. Slverns, who has conducted a boot and shoe repair shop in Exeter for some time, has this Aveek moved to parkhill. Mr. A. E. Wuerth, of Hensail, is starting up a similar business in the same stand. The home of Mr. Harold Hern, 9th concession of Usborne, near Zion, Avas completely destroyed by fire early Monday afternoon. The fire started on the roof by a spark from the chimney shortly aftei’ the uoon hour. Practically all the house­ hold effects were saved. Messrs. C, W. Kestle, E. M. Dig- nan, Wellington Hern and L. Day were in Hamilton Good Friday at­ tending an I.O.O.F. lodge of in­ struction. The Signal and the Star, Gode­ rich’s two weekly papers, have amalgamated, and will be issued tAvice a Aveek, it was announced Saturday. Shirley iDuncan and Harry Par­ sons Avon first prize and second prize respectively in an Art com­ petition in the First Form of the Exeter High School. Forty-five pu­ pils competed. The prizes were of­ fered by the Art teacher, Miss Alma R. Brown, M.A., for the best ad­ vertisement suitable for advertising purposes in a magazine. The final decision Avas made Uy the provincial High School Inspector, Mr. R. H. Wallace, M.A., of Toronto. 15 YEARS AGO There was a splendid turnout Monday evening to the religious drama, “For He Had Great Pos­ sessions” presented in the James •St. United Church by the young people of Hyatt. Ave. United Church, London. This splendid biblical drama was presented in a manner that Avas both instructive and im­ pressive. IF'ollOAving the program the visitors were entertained to re­ freshments by the teachers of the Sunday School under whose aus­ pices the entertainment Avas held. About 10:30 Good Friday morn­ ing fire broke out in the large bank barn of Mr. Joe Kernick, Con. 4, Ushorne Twp., and completely de­ stroyed the building together with three, young cattle, four pigs and a number of hens. The Canadian Chautauqua festi­ val opened in Exeter Tuesday eve­ ning in Leavitt’s neAV moving pic­ ture theatre, The theatre was prac­ tically filled for the first perform­ ance. Messrs. C. J. SteAvart, of town, and E. Kraft, of DashAvood, and others are in Windsor to bring home a number of new 'Plymouth cars. Mr. S. M. Sanders is in Toronto this Aveek attending the Convention of the Ontario Educational Associa-. tion as delegate from the Exeter ■School Boanfi; ,t • * 25 YEARS AGO The Boy 'Scouts, of toAvn, held a Good-Turn Day on Saturday last and Avent out in pairs to do a good turn to shut-ins and others. Prof. A. W. Anderton finished up a year as organist of James Street church on Sunday last, and has been re-engaged for’’ another year. ■ Another ice storm struck this village last Thursday and Friday doing much damage to the tele­ phone lines. 'The second bowling tournament was held at the “Y” on (Friday eve­ ning last when rinks were entered by the Clerks, the Press, the Y.P. C.A. and the U.F.O. The teams and results Avere as folloAvs: Clerks— B. Rivers, C. Harness, 'S. Reid and W. Harness, 1500; Press—R. N. ■Creech, W. R. 'Southcott, J. M. Southcott, W. C. Davis, 1424; Y.P. 'C.A.—Wm. .Rivers, G. Penhale, H. Rivers and W. S. Cole, 1343; U.F.O. —W. Sliapton, H. May, E. Shapton and B. Bissett, 1234. Mr. W. J. Beer has the contract for installing the electrical fixtures in the neAV Centralia Methodist church. 50 YEARS AGO On Friday night last those in­ terested in lacrosse met at the Town Hall for the purpose of or­ ganizing a club for the following season. The meeting opened with R. N. Creech in the chair and H. P. Ross as secretary. The following­ officers were elected: Hon. presi­ dent, A. Q. Bobier; president N. D. Hurdon; vice-president, Jos. Senior; treasurer, J. H. 'Grieve; secretary, P. L. Bishop; managing committee, J. H. Grieve M. Vincent and H. P. Ross. A meeting of the Exeter Turf Club was held in the Town Hall Tuesday evening Avith Jos.* Senior in the chair. A large number of the members Avere present and an ex­ cellent program of faces was map­ ped out for the 24th of May. Of­ ficers were elected as follows: pres., Dr. Rollins; vice-pres., Wm. Zinger; sec., C. H. Sanders; treas., N. D. Hurdon. W. G. Bissett is doing a rushing business in the wagon line, he hav­ ing sold no less than five Chatham wagons already this spring. On Friday evening last a very sociable time was spent in the Main street Methodist church by a large number. The affair was undei’ the management of the Ladies’ Aid. The chair was ably filled by Mr. T. J. Lockart, principal of the Exeter Public school. A number of excel­ lent songs, speeches, readings and recitations made up the program. Perry Dignan has gone to Strat­ ford where hO has secured a posi­ tion at his trade, harness making. Judge: “Your profession?’’ Wit­ ness: “Agricultural Expert.” Judge: “What was your father?” “A far* mer,” “And your grandfather?” “A poasant.” ft HYDRO USERS ® The wintertime power shortage in Southern Ontario has been relieved with the coming of spring and the longer hours of daylight. In the winter months the shorter and darker days create a maximum demand on your Hydro system. Conditions in this winter season are such that Hydro plants are loaded to the point where it becomes necessary to ask for the co-operation of all Hydro users in saving electricity by every possible voluntary means. In the spring and summer season the urgency for conservation is not so great as in the fall and winter. The voluntary saving of electricity in homes, deices, theatres, stores, and in industry, greatly relieves this condition. Your response was very helpful. To those who so willingly co-operated during this emergency period, Hydro says, "Thank You.” In many localities Hydro stations and lines are overloaded because of the delay in obtaining neces­ sary new equipment. Therefore, do not waste electricity—use Hydro wisely at all times. THE HYDRO-ELECTRIC POWER COMMISSION OF ONTARIO IF YOU DON’T FIND WHAT YOU WANT—advertise! A Times- Advocate Want Ad is easy on the pocketbook, long on results. Try one and see for yourself. A Sultan at odds Avith 'his harem, Thought of a way he could scarem, He caught him a mouse, Set it loose in 'the “house, Thus started the first harem-scar- Servitor, as customer started away without leaving a tip: "Didn’t you forget the waiter when you were eating?” Non-tipping diner: “What do you 'think I am, a canni­ bal?” What Means Exeter Branch: J. L. HENDRY, Manager D93SWORKING WITH CANADIANS IN EVERY WALK OF LIFE SINCE 1817 Bank., of Montreal SAVING 451,726 NEW’ DEPOSITORS Nearly half a million Canadians began saving at the Bank of Montreal during the war years. Today, the B of M family of de­ positors has well over a million and a half members. Many of our customers know this: wbat they can spare today they may need tomorrow. So—bit by bit—their nest-eggs grow. These are the people who have been fighting the battle of infla­ tion-doing a good turn for their country and a good turn for themselves. These people know what sav­ ing means — they know that growing dollars mean growing confidence—that a “backlog” in their bank account is the first step to achieving personal inde­ pendence and to getting those things they want most. Why not follow the lead of more than a million Canadians and be­ girt saving now at the B of M ? TO A NltllON CANADIANS