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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1948-04-29, Page 2THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MQRNING, APRIL 29th, 1948 * BJe Cxeter ^Timesi ^bbocate Times Established 1873 Amalgamated November 192-1 Advocate Established 1881 Published Each Thursday Morning at Exeter, Ontario An Independent Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of the Village of Exeter and District Authorized as Second Class Mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa Member of the Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association Member of the Ontario-Quebec Division of the OWN A Member of the Audit Bureau of Circulation Paid-in-Advance Circulation as of September 30th, 1947 - 2,214 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Canada, in advance, 82-50 a year United States, in advance, $3.00 Single Copies 6 Cents Each J. Melvin Southcott «■ Publishers Robert Southcott THURSDAY, APRIL 29th, 1948 Congratulations to Caven Auxiliary Heartiest congratulations are extended to Caven Church W.M.S. Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. From its founding, this auxiliary lias been outstand­ ing for its fidelity to the aim of the W.M.S. to bring light and cheer to all who have not the advantages of gospel ordi- ances. The parent society was organized with the distinct purpose of befriending the women in foreign lands who in those early days of the society were kept in darkness as regards all that we know as the best of modern life. Little by little the work grew till the society took in work not only overseas but in the newer por­ tions of the Dominion. Teaching, visiting, befriending characterized the society in its whole work. The. erring and the neglected everywhere found in the W.M.S. a sympa­ thetic and helpful friend. Through days of good report and times of discouragement Caven has held loyally by the primary pur­ pose of the society. By so doing, Caven auxiliary has come to its jubilee with a happy heart and a hopeful outlook. She has been the church’s right hand and light bearer. She merits the “well done” of the Master whose message she gladly pro­ claims and aids in sending’, to all whom she may influence. « # $ # Let No One Be Deceived Russia received a severe set back in Italy. Let no one think that her commun­ ism on this account is discouraged. Before the votes in the Italian election were coun­ ted, Russia was laying other plans for get­ ting things according to her wish. The danger to the rest of us lies in our old time way of going to sleep when we have won a victory, forgetting that the most dangerous moment for a victorious army is the hour of victory. # % They Mean Business Some time ago the soft coal miners of the United States, in some regions of that activity, went on strike at the instigation of their leader John L. Lewis. The govern­ ment of the United States ordered John L. Lewis to get the men back to work and ordered the men to get back to work. When the government’s order was refused, the courts were resorted to and ordered Lewis to appear before it. This Lewis was very dilatory in doing. In fact he did not appear on the day he was ordered to ap­ pear. His action was regarded as contempt of court and he was found guilty and sen­ tenced to pay a fine of twenty thousand dollars. The miners who did not respect the ordei- to go back to work were fined one million four hundred thousand dollars. Mr. Lewis will waken up to the fact that he is just a man and that he must obey the United States laws the same as anyone -else or take the consequences. The miners who were fined are discovering that they are not above the. law and that the United States government will not be pushed about by any body of men whatsoever. The whole English speaking world is find­ ing out that upon the just administration of the law depends the stability of the commonwealth. Canadian courts will do well to study carefully and to heed what the United States courts did with John L. Lewis and his supporters. ; And So! Be it known from the outset that we are not getting into any argument regard­ ing the admitting of oleomargarine to free sale in the land of the maple. What we are concerned about is an article in one of our dailies protesting against the colouring of oleomargarine in such a manner as to make it look like, butter. Our recollection is that butterfat is white, or nearly white. We are further under the impression that the buttermakers use colouring matter, to give it that golden colour so much sought after. We are not going to argue the point but we believe that the weight of evidence is on our side. Nor are we expert in cheesemaking. We. recall, however, our experience with a maker who has won first rank in cheesemaking. We. asked for a. sample of the product that had won him cheese was a surprise, “Now,” inquired our friend, “if you went to a store and you were not informed, would you buy this c^ieese in preference to the coloured cheese such distinction.To oui• surprise and his amusement, the cheese was ven' lie arly white. Certainly it had none of *the out- standing colour we notice in the grocery stores. The flavour of the prize winning that has with it that nip most of us de­ light in?” We were truthful and stated our preference for the coloured, nippy ar­ ticle. “You see,” our friend added, “we are in need of education in some things. But I’m not sure, but the coloured article makes as good food as the uncoloured. There is a great deal in what one is used to.” ❖ * * * Are They Coming This Way? As we hear of those cyclones that worked so much havoc in other parts of the continent, we are coming to ask if the .storms are coming our way, We are re­ ceiving some, hints to that effect. Last week the afternoon was both warm and sunshiny. By four o’clock the sunshine had given place to deep darkness with a driv­ ing wind that momentarily became more, tempestuous with sharp lightning and driv­ ing rain. Some of us wondered what was to come of it. Fortunately, the storm pass­ ed with little, damage other than leaving the fields in some districts sodden and un­ fit for seeding purposes. Just a little more wind and a little sharper lightning and the results might have been disastrous. "What are we doing in the way of refor­ esting to protect ourselves against the cy­ clone ? * * * $ Hunger and Danger We sympathize with those who see difficulties in the way of feeding the hun­ gry children of Europe. We recall the story that after the first world war, Hol­ land took into her care destitute German children, fed them, clothed them, and when the war was over, sent them home nourish­ ed, clad and educated up to the limit of those children’s years. We are further told that those children, grown to manhood, re­ turned to Holland with bomb and rifle and torch. Folk whose sons rest on the battle­ fields of Europe do not wish a repetition of the way in which the German soldiers treated Holland. We are quite sure that, the folks who administer the fund will take that good sense and hardheaded judgement will go hand in hand all through this terrible period. In any case, we know that hungry people are danger­ ous people. In sheer self-defence we must feed our enemies. What we wish to see is the Christian teacher and nurse and some hard bitten men like our own Mounties go hand in hand. We are in no mood to be wheedled nor caj o'led. Charity is quite a different thing from soft headedness, and by charity we mean good will. Setting Eu­ rope on her feet is the largest task the world, so far, has undertaken. In any case we believe that British children should be the first and largest recipients of our prac­ tical good will. * # * * That Struggle Desperate, indeed, is the struggle in Palestine. On the one hand are the Jews who claim the land because, in the first place, the land is theirs by divine right. They recall the words they believe spoken to Abraham, their great ancestor, on the occasion in which Lot separted himself from Abraham. “Look to the northward and southward and eastward and westward for to thee will I give it and to thy seed forever.” In the second place, the Jew claims the land because he has shown Kim- self capable of cultivating it, for the Jews were first shepherds, afterwards and later, traders when they were dispossessed of their land. In the third place, they claim the land because they believe it was given to them by the historic Balfour declaration. On the other hand, the Arabs claim the land through right of ancient possession. They tell us that records show that the whole disputed region was a blaze of ori­ ental civilization five thousand years be­ fore the time, of Abraham. And so the ar­ gument and the struggle go on with orien­ tal relentlessness and fury. The nations seems unequal to remedying the situation. In less than one week Britain seems likely to wash her hands of the whole perplexing situation, What is to to be the outcome no one seems able to forecast. Russia looks on eager to gather in the spoils as soon as the contestants have exhausted theme,lvcs. Those East Winds We have been having our full share of those unproductive east winds. The gar­ deners and farmers are becoming fearful that we are to have a repetition of the weather conditions of last summer, •‘THE NEW BALANCE OF POWER” Crawford, in The Newark News As the------- "TIMES” Go By —.... —............. , .............a 50 YEARS AGO Mr. T. W. Acheson has had a new convenient and handsome Call Board placed in the Central Hotel which contains advertise­ ments of several of the business men in town. The price of flour has been advanced 3 5 cents a hundred by local millers, making the best $2.75. Dr. G. P. Hyndman has decid­ ed to open out a practice in Rolla, N. Dakota. While Mr, Tlxos. Bissett, Sr., was driving his spirited horse down Main Street Friday last, the bit on the bridle broke and the horse ran away. Mr. Bissett, realizing his danger, jumped from the cart and escaped in­ jury while the horse ran down the street, finally coming to a halt by running into a wire fence on the vacant lot opposite the Central Hotel none the worse for its run. The annual- meeting of the Conservative Association of South Huron met at Coxworth's Hall, Tuesday, every municipali­ ty being well represented. Mr. Eilber, M.L.A. for South Huron, addressed the meeting. A. Allan the well known fruit expert of Goderich, says that the prospects for the fruit crop were never better than they are this year. 25 YEARS AGO Exeter is now assured that the unsightly post office site in the heart of town is to be turn­ ed into a beauty spot and play­ ground for the children, The Exeter Horticultural Society has received word from the Public. Works at Ottawa approving the expenditure of $1500. Mr. Linden C. Harvey, M.A.. B.D., has been awarded the San­ ford Gold Medal for proficiency in the whole B.D. course of 3 years. Mr. Charles Ford left Monday Toronto where he has secured a position with the Toronto Telegram. The Exeter Canning and Pre­ serving Co. has this week sold out their holding in Exeter to the Canadian Canners. Mr. S. M. Sanders, who has been in charge of the canning factory since the first year of its operation, is being retained as manager. Mr. L. Penhale is remaining in charge of the processing. The Exeter I.O.O.F. celebrat­ ed the anniversary of the order on Sunday evening last by par­ ading to James Street Methodist Church where they listened to a very eloquent and inspiring ser­ mon by the pastor, Rev. M. J. Wilson. All together, over one hundred members were present. The Exeter Lodge of Oddfel­ lows held a red letter night on Tuesday evening when they wound up a successful season’s work With a banquet held in the lodge room. Mr. R. N- Creech acted as toastmaster. 15 YEARS AGO During the severe electrical storm which passed over this district early Monday morning, ■the barn of Mr. Homer Bagshaw on Huron St., was destroyed .by fire, the house was struck and Mr. Bagshaw had a narrow es­ cape from death. Mr. Harry Hoffman, of Dash­ wood, was the winner of a sil­ ver medal at the Stratford Musi' cal Festival as a basso soloist Mr. W. R. Goulding, A.T.C.M., was the accompanist. A Pontiac coach belonging to Rev. J. II. Stainton was, stolen from his garage about midnight on Sunday. The canning factory was entered the same night and attempts were made to enter se­ veral other places. . The Winchelsea creamery was entered by robbers some time Friday nifeht or early Saturday morning apd stole a sum of money after breaking off the safe combination with a chisel and sledge. Entrance had been made through an office window and after battering up the door of the safe they secured only a small sum of money, between $6 and $7. The Exeter lodge of Oddfel­ lows celebrated the 114th anni­ versary of their order by atten- If not, have it checked free of charge at Mather Bros, Garage. We are equipped, with the most mod­ ern alignment and wheel-balance equipment. A full line of front end parts for all popular makes of cars always on hand. Mathers’ Bros. Garage Phone 321w Exeter u We Will Pay . . . ■ding divine worship in Main St. United Church in the evening. The brethren paraded from the lodge room to the church head­ ed by Bro. W. W. Taman as marshall and the N.G. Bro. E. R. Hopper. Rev. A. E. Elliott preached a very impressive and inspiring sermon. A meeting of those interested in tennis was held in the Bank o f Commerce chambers on Thursday evening. Exeter will join the Western Ontario Asso­ ciation again this year. Grounds are being put in shape fox’ the season. IO YEARS AGO The Westminster Carilloners, a group of London musicians, presented an entertainment of a high order in the James Street United Church Wednesday even­ ing of last week under the aus­ pices of the Sunday School. A large number of bells were used. A relay team from the Exetei- High School took part in the in­ door race meet at Hamilton Sa­ turday evening and carried off the bronze medals for second prize when they competed against teams from Goderich, Paris, Grimsby and Salt Fleet. The team comprised Bob Dinney, Wallace Fahrner, Wes Ryckman and Ralph Delbridge with Jack Moise as sub. Members of the Exeter Lodge No. 67 I.O.O.F. together with visiting brethren from Seaforth and Hensail attended divine ser­ vice in Caven Presbyterian Church on Sunday evening. There was a large attendance. Rev. D. C. Hill preached an ex­ ceptionally fine sermon. Miss Reta Rowe sailed 'from Montreal on the liner Duchess of Bedford for a six week’s holi­ day in England and Scotland. A band concert was held in Leavitt’s Theatre Sunday even­ ing following the church ser­ vices, under the direction of Leader Ted Walper. A quartette was sung by Messrs. Harold -and Gerald Skinner, A. E.. W'uerth and Alf Andrus with Stanley Smith as accompanist. HARPLEY M'iss Donna Hayter, who has been visiting with friends in Detroit for the past two weeks, returned to her home here on Saturday. A number of relatives of Mrs. Chas. Pedlar (nee Shirley Mur­ ray) gathered at the home of Mr. Maurice Murray on Friday evening and presented her with a number of handsome gifts. A pleasant evening was enjoyed by all. Mr. Mansell Hudgins and his daughter, Mrs. Stan Kayes and daughters, Geraldine and Car­ olyn, of Crediton, and Miss Maude Hodgins .visited on Sun­ day at the home of Mr. Clar­ ence Hardy in Lucan. Gordon Whiting and Esther, of Centenary, are spending a few days with their grandpar­ ents, Mi', and Mrs. Wm. Love. SMILES . . . . He: “Do you object to pet­ ting?’1 She: “That’s something I’ve never done.” He: “Never petted?’’ She: “No, nevei’ objected.” Then there’s the one about the guy who shipped a pair of rabbits from coast to coast by air express. The crate arrived with two ral/bits. That’s fast transportation! Live Poultry 31c per lb.’ for Heavy Fowl, 5 lbs. and Over 23c per lb. for Leghorn Fowl We Purchase Old Batteries for $1.50 each Old Car Radiators $1.50 PARKDALE POULTRY MITCHELL, ONT. 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