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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1946-10-10, Page 22 THE T1MES-ADV0CATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 10th, 1946 Exeter Times established 1873; Advocate established 1881 amalgamated November 1924 PUBLISHED EACH THURSDAY MORNING AT EXETER, ONTARIO An Independent of the Village Newspaper devoted to the of .Exeter and Surrounding interests District 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 60c I, M, SOUTIICOTT - - PUBLISHER Turkey into giving Russia virtual control of the Dardanelles, thus allowing Russia to have the whip hand in the eastern Mediterranean. But that was not all the sweet spoken Stalin had in mind. By having his Russian cannon control the eastern Mediterranean he wished to dominate in the severest manner the oil fields of Asia. No one can quite estimate the effect such control would have on Britain and on the United States. Russia is never so dangerous as when she sings lullabies. The bear may have an olive branch in his mouth as he approaches the farmer’s paddock but lie drops that olive branch as soon as he can place his paw on the neck of sheep or lamb. There is an exhortation by one skilled in the arts of peace, “Let every man speak truth with his neighbor.” When Stalin heeds this hint we’ll pay more heed to the lullaby where he seeks to delude the west­ ern powers into unpreparedness, Stalin in this instance is not only deceptive but downright stupid, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10th, 1946 Increase in the Price of Milk No one need be surprised at the increased cost of milk. The wartime subsidy of five cents per hundred pounds of milk to the milk pro­ ducer has been removed. The milk purchaser must now make up that sum. There has been a decided increase in farm cows, in farm labour and in the distributor’s labour to say nothing of an advance in nearly every portion of the materials required for milk production from the farmer’s stables to the bottles in which the housewife receives her supply. Inevitably, the consumer must pay the price of this additional cost. Let it not be forgotten that the Dominion subsidy given the milk producers, came out of the taxpayer’s pocket. The subsidy did not grow on bushes. Indirectly the consumer paid part of that subsidy as did, also, the farmer and everyone else who pays taxes directly or indirectly to the Dominion government, though a great many folk do not see things that way. The subsidy paid the milk producer was not the unmixed blessing that many folk suppose. The only excuse for the subsidy was that the circumstances of the war demanded it. Now that the war is over circumstances in this par­ ticular1 must readjust themselves. And what about an increase in the price of butter and other milk products? Almost in­ evitably there will be an advance in the prices of these commodities. Prices have advanced in nearly every department of these activities. For some time the creameries have been carry­ ing on under greater difficulties than most peor pie think. Everywhere the heads of these in­ dustries may turn, they see advances in prices of labour and materials. And these advances in prices he simply cannot control. And it looks as if the consumer of these products must pay the piper. He cannot long hope to get something for nothing.* * * Nothing Like the Square Deal Writing about Russians at the most critical stage of the war, a Russian writer tells us that if the Germans had anything approaching a clean record, or anything approximating a reas­ onable governmental proposition to give the Russians, Russia would have joined hands with the Germans without hesitation and in the hap­ piest frame of mind. But Germany’s record was exceedingly bad and her form of government was as bad as Russia ever knew. So Germany’s opportunity passed by forever. Meanwhile Rus­ sia was left and remains alone to struggle on under a tyranny that cannot but work her .ruin. The rulers in Germany and Russia alike proved themselves unable- and unworthy of winning tliear people’s confidence. The significance of all this is obvious to everyone of us. Those paralizing strikes are but a- symptom of injustice and mistrust somewhere. The causes of this injustice may be hard to dis­ cover, but they must be got at if we are to have a stable government, and a stable common­ wealth. Injustice is a cancel’ in the body politics that eats its poinsonous way into every aspect of our life and welfare. So intent have we been in making profits that we have lost sight of the fundamental that the moral quality of people is the determining factor in all life. Where im­ moral condition^ obtain there can be no wel­ fare of any sort that has in it the element of peinanence. Injustice is a cardinal offence that works ruin everywhere and in everything. * * * « 1 Those Subsidies Again Just now we milk consumers and milk buy­ ers are confronted by a sharp increase in the price of milk. The result will be that a great many tHl.1 use less milk, a move that will af­ fect children and old people who have been educated to regard milk as an essential to phys­ ical well-being. Anyone knows what the effect will be on the health of the community. As a war measure the subsidy Was meant to encour­ age the production of milk and at the same time to keep the price of milk within the reach of every citizen,- * * * * Stalin and War. Stalin has told the world that he does not want another war. We are glad to hear this. At the same time we confess ourselves under the spell of Missouri. We want to be shown Stalin’s sincerity.. Hearing is all very well but seeing is the naked truth, When Stalin was making his reassuring speech his representative in Faris was doing his miserable, but mighty best to capy the nerves of the rest of the world. Further^ as the speech was getting on the air, Stalin was trying his diplomatie utmost to bully * * * * Learn the Hard Way learns the hard way, when it ’Take the recent strikes for ex- We Humanity learns at all. amples, As a consequence thereof we have lost a large part of our automobile trade. The dairy industry has undergone hard sledding, Indeed, every phase of our economic life has been hurt- fully affected. All this has been brought about because trusted leaders have either not known their business or because they have betrayed the trust imposed upon them. Not for many a weary day will we be able to overtake the loss that has accrued to us during the past months. The workers by far the most part, have been made the .victims of bad leadership. Business executives, too, have been shortsighted, imagin­ ing that they were clever when they have been the favorite of lady luck. Unless we seek for en­ lightenment we’ll keep on blundering when we should be planning judiciously. One evil that must be corrected is entrusting the welfare of industries to the guidance of men who are liv­ ing apart from the work being done. The work­ er who is transferred to the office has a way of forgetting a good deal. The statesman who sits in his office knows little of the essentials of the trading and manufacturing and farming of the people. There is no tyranny so heavy and no oppression so desolating as the domination of the worker who by some means is- transferred to the seat of the mighty. Thought and action is divorced only at the expense of welfare. Well Harvested Rarely have the farmers of this locality harvested their beans and their corn in better condition than they have garnered them this season. The corn in many fields has been short. Some tell., us that the beans have been fewer in the pod than is required for a large yield. What will be found is that the corn will have excellent feeding qualities, unless all signs fail. The beans will be good in quality and fine in color. 1Q YEARS AGO Kirktou Fair was held on Wed­ nesday of this week. There was a fine showing and a splendid pro- ; grain for the entertainment of the visitors was ®nt on. The Alpha Juvenile ’Choristers, ■pf Stratford, assisted by other young artists, presented a varied •musical program at James Street United Church Friday evening of last week before a large audience. Mr. Gordon Hunter finished in second place jn the new car sales contest put on by the Ford Motor Company of 'Canada, for the most new cars sold by any salesman in Canada during July and August. Mr. Donald L Gladman, B.A., has returned to Emmanuel College, Toronto, after spending the sum­ mer on a mission field at Drayton Valley, Alberta. The .Ontario Hydro-Electric Pow­ er Commission have announced a. reduction of $'2.50 per horsepower j on the Niagara System. Exeter’s' rate has been reduced from $39.0 0 i per h.p. to $36,50. The Board of Management of the James Street Sunday School held their fall rally in the form of a social evening spent at the summer cottage of the Superintendent, Mr. J, H. Jones, at Grand Bend Tues­ day evening. During the evening, the secretary, Mr. S. B. Taylor, read an address to Mr. and Mil’s, Clar­ ence and pair Down, recent 'bridal couple, they were presented with a of book-ends. 15 YEARS AGO -if- * * «• «■ Note and Comment Lawn-mowing is not the back-breaking job that it once was. * *k- «■ President Truman eminence for mussing «• * is winning a bad pre- up international affairs. ' * The aftermath of ill will following the end­ ing of the steel strike is greatly to be regretted. Our old friend Autumn, is not decking the world with the gay colours we so much delight to see.* 4L * & And what an autumn the farmers have en­ joyed for getting many phases of farmUvork closed up 1 H • * * ■* 4 Come to think of it we have not had a really business-like rain all this year. When did we have a real rain, anyway? « * * * The big task of the western powers is to show that we have the more excellent way of living. Conduct is the whole of life. « * * * And once more the necessity for bored wells is looming large with farmers and villages de­ pendent upon ordinary wells for their water supply. Our buttered, lot with acquitted « * # » daily bread may be none too well but we do not wish to change our that of the ignoble three who were at the Nuremburg trials, * * * * Influenza is making life miserable for a good many of our citizens. When one is seized by this-malady he should remember that the in­ fluenza cannot be fought by the victim’s stand­ ing up.4i * j,. As we grumble at tile increased cost of milk, let us not forget that dairy farming is a pre­ carious enterprise. One experienced, farmer who has paid for his farm and who is staying on it remarked, "Cows are something like a necessary evil” » * * Speaking of milk prices, We must not forget that milk from healthy cows, handled in a clean­ ly manner,, even at sixteen cents per quart is one of the cheapest foods there is and at the same time one of our very best foods. Further, In this land we are favoured in this respect. Our herds are furnished with a splendid variety of food and water and climate. Caven 'Presbyterian Church was the scene of a very impressive and insiring ceremony on Monday eve­ ning -when the Presbytery of Huron dedicated Dr. Margaret ■daughter of Mr. Henry Strang, Usborne Tw>p„ as Medical Evangelistic Missionary to Peace River country under Board of Missions of the Presby­ terian Church in Canada. Rev. J. B'. Rhodes, M.A., Moderator of Presby­ tery was in charge of >tlie service. Dr. Strang was presented with a Bible and an Arctic sleeping bag.' The ‘first performance of the “Corporal Eagen’’ was staged in the Opera House on Wednesday evening with a capacity house. T.he play was under the auspices of the Women’s Institute and was a pro­ duction of the Universal Produc­ tion Company, Iowa, and was ably directed by Miss Ilo Smith. The en­ tire performance consisted of one hundred and seventy-five people and required two hours to stage. Rev. White, Messrs. Horace Del- bridge, Dehner Skinner and Allen Johns, of Elimville, were in To­ ronto, on Thursday and Friday of last ‘ week attending the Missionary Convention held in 'Miassey Hall. D.D.G.M. Bro. E-. M. Dignan, of the I.O.O.F.,*^ylth his installing team paid his official, visit to Bruce- field Lodge on Friday evening of last week. They -also visited the Goderich Lodge M'on'day -evening. .Strang, •, of and the the BRINSLEY Mr. J. 10. Amos spent Friday last with his daughter, Mrs, John Scho­ field, of parkhill, A. number from Brinsley attended the Anniversary services held ii? Crediton United Church on Sunday last, Mrs. Cook and Evelyn, of Isling­ ton, Ontario, spent a few 'days with Mrs. Beatrice Dixon.. Miss Verna Kennedy, of Toronto, is spending a few (Jays with her sister, Mrs. Wes, Watson. The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pat. Voisin had the misfortune to jump from the verandah of her home an,'d broke her leg, Mr. and Mrs. Jo© (Amos and child­ ren and Ernest spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Schofield, of Parkhill. The community will be sorry to know that -Mr, Roy Glenn, who has been ill, has been removed to a : hospital in London. 1 The W.A. and W,M.S. of Brinsley - United Church held their regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Clover Lewis on Wednesday last. Mr. ©avid Morley, reeve of Mc­ Gillivray Township, motored to To­ ronto one day last week. Miss Jardine, of Sarnia, spent -the week-end with her sister, Mrs. Martin Watson. Mrs. 'Scott Treyethick spent Fri- iday last with hey -daughter, Mrs, Murray Hamilton, Miss Marvol Watson spent a few idays last week with friends in Ham­ ilton. Mrs. Andrew Maguire left for the West on Thursday last where she intends making her home with her daughter, Mrs. Ervin Nei» Mrs. Clover Lewis. is spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. Sutherland, of Mount" Brydges. Mrs. Waltei* Morley spent Satur­ day last with her idaugliter, Mirs. /Leslie Thompson, of Parkhill. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Rock and the fath- 25 YEARS AGO The laying of the corner stones for the new Methodist Church at Centralia was a 'decided success. It took place two months after the burning of the old church. The weather was ideal -and the ceremony was witnessed by over 500 people. The service was conducted by Rev. Geo. W. Rivers, of Hensail, chair­ man of Exeter District. The choir of James -St. 'Church, Exeter, led t'he service of song. lAjfter the service the ladies of the congregation served ■a fowl supper in the'-church shed. Messrs. Harvey and Harvey, gro­ cers, have purchased the store prem­ ises and dwelling in connection owned by the Misses Gould. In the third game of basketball last week at Fullafton, Zurich -de­ feated Woodstock 8-3, winning the semi-finals. Mr. Jos. Hudson has accepted a [position in Mr. W. A. McLaren’s hardware store in Hensail. The Kirktoil Fair Monday, as large showing good.' While ning last t'he home of Mr. Victor Hogarth, on the 3rd concession of Stephen, took fire. The blaze was noticed by ‘passers-by and the neighbors were summoned and the blaze was soon under control. The fire originated from ia faulty lamp attached to an incubator. was held on The 'attendance was not owing to the rain but the in all classes was very at church on Sunday e-ve- 50 YEARS AGO The annual fall fair of the Bl-an- sliard Agricultural .Society was held at Kirkton on Thursday and Friday last with a fine attendance and -the exhibits were exceedingly good. Mr. J. A. Clarke, who has -been keeping a gent’s furnishing -store at Crediton has left the village. Large quantities of apples are being shipped from Centralia by the Parsons Company. Mr. D. Steeper has commenced the erection of a fine dwelling near the James Street Methodist parson­ age. Mr. P. Rawden has commenced the work of building the new skat­ ing rink. Mr. Abe Bagshaaw has purchased the store property of Mr. Chas. Southcott on Main Street. Mr. Wm. Kuntz has taken over the blacksmith 'and carriage busi­ ness formerly conducted by Mr. H. Jones. Messrs, John Cudniore and Israel Smith have again been en­ gaged to fill their old -positions. Mr. R. R, Nelson ihas been Ap­ pointed to a position in the G.’P.R. freight yards at Itohdon and with his family moved from Exeter, Mi’. Wm, Hill has accepted a 'Po­ sition as dry 'goods clerk with • Messrs. Carling' Bros. children, of 'London, spent week-end at the .home of her er, Mr. J. L. Amos. , While Mr. 'Cecil Ellwood was raking hay with a team one day last week he had the misfortune to 'break the tongue letting him fall at the horse’s feet. The team be­ came frightened and bolted away, /dragging him some 'distance in the ■teeth of the rake. The team ran 'to the road and while running with one wheel on the road and the other over a ditch, made clearance" for Mr. Ellwood ho escape from the rake. He was badly injured around the head and' face. Ontario Royal Commission on Forestry PUBLIC HEARINGS ' Toronto Senate Oh amber NOTICE IS HEREBY GUVEN, in copfirmatipn of the Advance Notice and Tentative Schedule which appeared in the P'ress in tile early part of September, that Public Hearings of ‘the Ontario Royal Commission on places; Forestry will he held at the 'following times and Sault iSte. Marie Oct,28 - 29 Courthouse 10 a,m, Port Arthur Nov.1 - 2 .Courthouse 10 a.m, Kenova Nov,5 - 6 Courthouse 10 a.in. Fort 'Frances ■Noy,8-9 Courthouse 10 a.m. Geraldton Nov,12 - 13 Ukrainian Hall 10 a.m. London Nov.18 - 19 County Council Chamber 10 ia,im, Cochrane •Nov.25 - 26 High School Assembly Hall 10 a.m. North Bay Nov.28 - 29 Courthouse 10 a.m. Pembroke Dec.2 - 3 Town Hall 10 a.m. Ottawa Dec. 5 - 6 - 7 Courthouse 10 ■a.m. Toronto Dec,9-10-11 University of 10 a.m, The Commission was appointed to investigate and 'report upon the forest resources of Ontario and their conservation, manage­ ment and 'beneficial utilization for all purposes,, including their relation to other basic industries, (particularly farming, and their relation to recreation, soil conservation, and waterways and water power. .Submissions are invited from persons or organizations who [may ‘wish to 'present relevant material at any of the above 'hear­ ings. iSucih evidence may be presented orally, but the Commission­ er would prefer same in the form of written briefs, It is 'desirable but not essential that siicli briefs be forwarded to the Secretary ~ for study well in 'advance of the hearing at which they are to be presented. It is requested that persons or organizations wishing to pre­ sent oral evidence at any of the above hearings, submit their names to the Secretary, 'Ontario Royal Commission on Forestry, (Administration Building, Long Branch Small Arms Plant, Toronto 14, Ontario, prior to such hearing. W. H. HEWSON, Secretary. Eczema or Salt 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 an 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. Price $1.00 a bottle. The T. Milburn Co., Limited, Toronto, Ont. MH Just like a telephone switchboard ... there are only so many lines, so many operators—and when the board is full some calls are bound to be delayed. We regret such unavoidable delays. But in the last two years alone, calls have increased nearly 50%. We’re in­ stalling equipment to handle this increased telephone volume just as fast as it becomes available, but shortages of essential, materials are still slowing up our expansion programme, This delay is felt all along the line, It is felt by you When your operator is unable to answer immediately. When this happens, please remember she is serving more people than ever before—and that she will answer you just as quickly as she can.