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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1946-10-31, Page 2Page 2 THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 31st, 1946 €xeter ®imes=^lbbocate Tinies established 1873; Advocate established 1881 amalgamated November 1924 PUBLISHED EACH THURSDAY MORNING AT EXETER, ONTARIO1 .A-n independent Newspaper devoted, to the interests pf the Village of Exeter and Surrounding District Member Of the Canadian Weekly Newspapers’ Association; Member of the Ontario-Quebec Division of the CWNA All Advertising Copy Must be in Oar Hands Not Later Than Noon on Tuesdays SUBSCRIPTION $2.00 a year, in advance; three months J. M. SOUTHOOTT . RATE six months. $1,00 60c r PUBLISHER THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31st, 1946 A Time To Heal Now that strikes in this part of the world seem settled, for the most part, it is time to do some sober thinking thereupon. Few will argue that the strikes have meant much gain to any of the parties thereto while few believe that the general public has been the gainer from the strikes. What is clear is that management and labourers must get on together if profit to either party is to be had. It is quite obvious that the only parties who can settle differences between the parties to the dispute must be the parties who know the difficulties of all con­ cerned. The horse wearing* the shoe knows where the pinch comes. He has sense enough to make his disabilities known to his driver. Any sensible man knows the meaning of the old saying “no foot,., no horse.” Business knows how true it is that where there is no labour, there is no product. Equally true is it that un­ less labour is wisely directed there is no prod­ uct. Further, unless there is a demand for the product of labor the pay envelope soon will be empty. The costs of labour should be known to the. management. Labour should know wheth­ er or not management is able to pay what labor requires. Surely there is some way in which labor and management may understand each other on matters so fundamental. Management and labor should understand each other in all lines where mutual interests touch each other. Outsiders simply cannot meet the occasion.. Thin theory will not do. The whole thing tin-, gues with life. A dance of bloodless controls is of no value. The go-betweens between labor and management must,each feel the strain of life and conduct. Management must feel how near the laborer’s wife is to the bottom of the flour barrel, while labor must realize how nar­ row is the margin on which management carries on. And these are the- days when this under­ standing should be arrived at. Lathe and leagei* alike should work with the Golden Bule well in view. It is worth while from a score of angles to have this brought about. « * # The Consumer Pays Lately we have heard a good deal about the advance in the price of milk. We have heard, too, a great deal about boards of one sort and another. The producers of milk, the. distributors of milk and the government in one way and another have been saying a number of things. And it is dawning on John Citizen that he is doing the paying. Those intermediaries and regulations do not subsist on fresh air and scenery. The government is made, of people who require bread and butter and meat and potatoes like the rest of us. All and singular of those parties who issue decrees that all the rest of us are expected to obey with docile •alacrity do not carry on without cost of one sort and another. However mysterious the rances, it is the consumer who pays the shot. Let us not forget thait fact. And let not the boards and the governments overlook the fact that John Citizen is aware of what is going on. "All you have to do is to raise the price,” pro­ ducers of milk and distributors of milk are told with a wave of the hand. The producei’ is asked . to pay additional money for the milk he dis­ tributes. The distributor, in turn, is told to raise the price of milk and cream a few cents." "You see, the raise is only a trifling sum. The con­ sumer will grumble, a little at first but he’ll come home like little Bo-Peep’s sheep, the dis* tributor is assured and so the thing goes on. Well, the consumer is a patient fellow for the most part but his dander has a way of rising when his toes are over pinched. Now he is being imposed upon in various ways. If he has a dol­ lar in his jeans every Sort of device is abroad to secure that dollar, no matter how thread­ bare his clothing nor how poorly his children Are fed. It is high time that all of us realized what is going on, Had it not been for the sound sense and the business acumen of Donald Gor­ don things would have been a lot worse than they arc, though heaven knows they are bad enough. * * # * The Dignity, Frfeedorti and Responsibility of the Individual Recently a generous fidend of the race has donated, one hundred thousand dollars to Queen’s University to aid folk in realizing the dignity, freedom and responsibility of the in- dividual* Far too long has the race been potter­ ing about In the effort to have each one of us get over the idea that we were worth anything •unless we surrendered individually and did not wove hand nor foot nor utter a single word until we know what the other fellow was think­ ing, Where and how the cat would jump, weigh­ ed more heavily than the product of our own minds. The result of this way of regarding the individual has made a sor^y mess of things* All of us have not fallen into $iis way of surrender­ ing our individuality, B^what we have seen is that the Hitlers and Stalins who have done their own thinking have a way of getting the uninformed masses to follow them as the un­ thinking ox goes to the slaughter, We refer, too, to many of our strike leaders and agitators. It must never be forgotten that when the peo­ ple think that they in the main think right, Trial by jury is evidence of this basic thing in human life- We are glad to think that the tide is turning in favor of individualism, Na­ tions have been bent on war because they were not self-respecting and did not hoe their own row and leave the other fellow’s row alone. Of course we believe in corporate action and in co­ operation among all classes but no chain is stronger than its weakest• link, so no corpora­ tion is stronger than the individuals that make it up. No co-operative body is stronger than the individuals composing it. Society’s life is rich and strong only in so far as the individuals making up society are self-respecting, intel­ ligent and marked by the finest mental quality in their thinking, their feeling and theii’ acting. It is high time that the individual came into his own and stood upon his own feet. * * * * The Fateful Gathering Fifty-one nations are meeting in New York to search out measures and principles -whereby men may live in peace, each doing his duty as he sees it and each pursuing unmolested the work for which he is fitted in the service of humanity. All reasonable men hail such a meet­ ing with boundless hope and the best of hearty good will. While the gathering may not have legislatives powers, it has the greater power of enlightening the mind and of developing those great sentiments which have proven the springs of human freedom. We have no right to expect this gathering will find all the cures for all the ills of the race but We are bold enough to believe that it will go a long dis­ tance towards getting nations to see what is the real welfare of all men. No nation lives unto itself. Each nation that discovers even one crumb that means lightenment of the mind and that aids folk to see that they are brothers all despite those accidents of time and circum­ stance that separate a man from his fellow has done an inestimable work in the growth of noble qualities that make men. Well may we pray that He who told folk that he who heeds “these sayings of Mine shall be likened to a man who%uilt his house upon a rock, be present in overpowering influence to guide the delib­ erations of the men whose actions have such potentiality for the permanent good of the race. It is still true that “There is a Divinity that shapes our ends, rough hew them how we will.” IO YEARS AGO Prior tn leaving for their new homo in St* ’Catharines J. G. Stan- bury, K.C., Mrs. .stanbury and fam­ ily have been honored on several occasions. In the public library on -Monday evening Judge Stahbury was presented with a handsome desk set and Mys, Stanbury was present­ ed with, a beautiful mantel clock, Reeve Thus. Prydp was in, the chair and Mr- Jas. Morley read an ad­ dress. The presentation to Mr. Stanbury was made by X M. South- cott and to Mrs. Stanbury by J. H. Jones. At Caven Presbyterian Church on Friday evening of last week a farewell party was held, Mr. Jos» Senior presented Mr. Stan­ bury with a hpld-headed .cane. Mr. Wm. 'Smith presented Mrs. iStan- bpry and family with a coffee table apd walnut chair, At a meeting of the Horticultural Society of which Mr. Stanbury was secretary in the Public Library Thursday evening Mr. Wm.' Ward presented Mr. Stan­ bury with a trilight floor lamp. ♦ A telegram from the 'Ontario Municipal Broad, Toronto, on Tues­ day informed the municipal coun­ cil that permission had been grant­ ed for the erection of a new com­ munity building in Exeter at an es­ timated expenditure of ?10,'000. Chicken thieves visited the farm of Mr. Thos. Fisher Saturday eve­ ning and carried away a number of fowl, The South Huron Plowmen’s As­ sociation held theii* annual plowing match at the farm of Mr. Charles Prout, two miles south of Exeter on No. 4 Highway. The women of the ^Thames Road United Church served meats. a goose ■dinner and refresh- 15 YEARS AGO Grand Opening of Leavitt’s « * we watched for them we saw a. moving up the road only to he The New Talking 'Picture Theatre was held in Exeter Friday evening of last week and although the night was cold and wet there was a good crowd present. The new theatre •presents a very imposing appear­ ance! The EXeter Lodge of Oddfellows had a special night on Tuesday when the officers of the Lodge were installed by District Deputy Grand Master E. M. Dignan and suite and several veteran .jewels were presented. Visitors were pres­ ent from Hensail, Brucefield, Luc­ an and London 'Lodges.Rev. J. W. Robins, of the' United Church, Listowel, together with the choir numbering over forty voices, conducted the 42nd anniversary service for the W.M.S. in the James Street United Church .Sunday eve­ ning. Rev.' D. McTavish with the James Street choir motored to Lis­ towel and conducted the service there. Thursday last was an ideal day for the South Huron 'Plowing .Match which ■fras'dield on the farm, of Mr. E. Walker, two miles south of Exeter. A large crowd was pres­ ent. The ladies of the James St. W.M.S. served lunch on the grounds. A -bee was held at the James St. .parsonage Monday morning to tear down the woodshed at the rear in preparation for the erection of a garage. Messrs. Calvert and Bill Cham­ bers, Chas. Salter and Joe Kernick returned the latter part of the week after a shooting and fishing trip in the Bruce 'Peninsula. Masse-B^nnQn In a charming double-ring cere­ mony at Bt. James' Church, Sea­ forth, Loretta .Kathleen, daughter of Mrs; Ellen Bannon, Seaforth, and the late Th of as Bannon, became the bride of Dolph Clement Masse, of Windsor, son of Nelson Masse, St. Joseph’s* and the late Mrs, Masse. Roy. Father T* Hussey of­ ficiated and sang the nnPtial mass. Given in marriage iby her brother, Loop Bannon, ,Seaforth, the bride wore a gown of white satin with ered was into ing in a long train. double strand of pearls and carried a shower bouquet of red rpses tied with white streamers. Miss Betty Bannon, Seaforth, sister of the bride, as bridesmaid, Chose a blue • lape and net gown with coral trim* } mings. Her headdress was similar j to the bride's with shoulder.-length veil, and she carried pink carna­ tions. Little Miss Carol Ann Flan­ nery, Seaforth, niece of the bride, was charming in floor-length pow­ der <blue angel skin, trimmed with coral ribbon matching headdress. Her nosegay was of baby mums centred with roses and carnations, The groom was attended by his brother Theodora M'asse, ushers were John Flannery! forth, Windsor. Seaforth. Maria,” Coming/ at the organ. Following the ceremony a din­ ner yas served at the bride’s home. For a trip to points east, the bride donned a chartreuse dress, mus­ tard coat and black accessories. On their return they will reside in Windsor. sweethpart neckline and gath- torso. Her headdress, which of Shtin edged with net, fell an embroidered net veil end- She wore a and the Sea- and Leonard Ducharme, , Mrs- Henery Enzeriberger, , sang Schubert’s “Ave and “Jesus, Thou Art ” with Mrs. F. Devereaux A canvasser for a magazine house walked to the door of the prospect and knocked. A coloured maid answered, Canvasser: “Is the lady of the house in?” Maid: “She’s takin’ a bath, suh!” Canvasser: “I’d like to see her.” Maid (grinning): “I’se speck you would, white man.” A social event given by the teachers and officers of the Trivitt Memorial Sunday 'School was a de­ cided success. The program consist­ ed of speeches by the resident min­ isters, Rev.’s Willoughby, Martin and Locke, so]os by .Miss Hardy and Miss Davidson; recitations by Miss Ivy Tait and music by the Davidson Orchestra, after which refreshments were served. Try It For One Season Just the other day a few of us were wait­ ing for a couple of men who werd* overdue for a. meeting. As cloud of dust blown into a farmer’s field. “There goes our good money,” marked. “We pay out good cash to build our roads for our cats. Next we grind the materials to dust and the wind does the rest.” Yet all this waste may be prevented by treating the. roads as they are treated in some towns and villages. “Look there!” one of the farmers mentioned;, remarked. “That storekeeper* se­ cures a quantity of dust-preventing material and treats the road in front of his store for some distance on either approach to his store. The dust stops at the place where the “treat­ ing” begins. I’m dead sure that it would pay for the township councils to give the experiment a fair trial.” one of the waiting' farmers re- < « . * * Forget the Apple * ,As the choicest spirits of the race do all that becomes men to do to avert another world war, we recall the experience of a steam-boat captain who was guiding his boat through the rapids of the Mississippi River. At the most critical period of the navigation a man ap­ proached the ship captain shoutings "Hey! Stop the ship! My apple has fallen overboard.” Paris and New York, not to say many a gathering in . our own borders is acting on the principle of that stupid and selfish passenger on the steam­ boat. Nations and corporations and organiza­ tions are forgetting the ship and ignoring the perils of the hour by 'selfishly asking state and business life to stop everything in order that some apple may be picked from the swirling waters of the perilous passage that civilization is now attempting to negotiate. Canada is being thrown out of gear in making and building and trading. Orders that would have made Midas turn green with envy are being lost. Worse still, trade connections that required years of hard study and harder work to wake are being brok­ en and lost forever. Good will and liberty bought by the price of blood and sweat and tears ‘are being cast to the dogs of war, And all this miserable way of doing things is being promoted in order that few men may have pow* m?, a small class allowed to pick up a few dol­ lars and a little national prominence acquired* An apple is all very good in its Way, but it is not worth imperiling civilization to save it from the perilous waters of our present fateful voy­ age. 25 YEARS AGO A r .great crowd attended plowing match on the farm of Ed. .Shapton on Friday last, number of spectators was estimat­ ed at 1,50.0, The weather was all. that could be desired. There was a small entry of contestants. ’ Miss Vera Rowe has been engag­ ed with Messrs. Gladman & iStan- ■bury as stenographer. ' Mr. J. J. Miller last week re­ ceived his fine stallion just import­ ed from Scotland. It. arrived ^in ex­ cellent condition. Mr. Milton William Pfaff, .re­ turned soldier, has received the ap­ pointment of postmaster at Exeter following the late W. J. Russell. Mr. John Hunter, of town, Mr. Fred Stevens, of Stratford, Wednesday on a deer hunting in New Ontario, going about miles north of North Bay. Mr. Harry Trick has returned to his home in Crediton after spend­ ing the summer on the Great Lakes. Mr. Wm. J. Smith has purchas­ ed an .up-to-date grinding outfit which is located at Centralia iff the building known as the Handford Livery on the .London Road* More Select Hogs Ontario farmers have established a record for supplying a higher percentage of Select grade hogs than any other Province in Canada. There’s reason for pride in such a reputation, for Ontario hogs are going overseas as fast as they can be produced, and the reputation of Canadian^ pro­ ducers will stand or fall on their performance, Ontario farmers know that Select hogs are produced through good management and good feedings Healthy litters, from good breeding stock, and fed balanced rations, will grade out a far greater percentage of Grade A carcasses than will scrub stock, haphazardly fed. Good feeding is playing and increasingly important part—and SHUR-GAIN Hog Grower, the balanced feed for growing better hogs, is be­ coming outstandingly popular with wise farmers. SHUR-GAIN Hog Grower is made of good quality animal proteins, vitamins and minerals, for fast economical growth, and lower costs of production. Yoh’ll be sure of healthier, stronger litters, and better marketing results, when your hogs are fed tasty, palatable SHUR-GAIN Hog Grower. It’s the Fresh Hog Grower, made by your local SHUR-GAIN Feed Service Mill. SHUR-GAIN 16% HOG GROWER Price per bag $2.30 Out of bin $2.10 >r A Mother’s Favourite For Coughs And Colds For nearly 50 years Dr. Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup has been a favourite remedy for coughs and colds. Mothers everywhere know that children like its pleasant taste and will take it without fuss or bother. It embodies medicinal properties of the pine and cherry barks, skilfully combined with other cold-combating ingredients. Dr. Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup is quick-acting and effective. It helps to loosen phlegm and mucus, soothe irritated membranes, clear the air passages and stimulate the bronchial organs. Get Dr. Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup at your favourite drug store today. Price 35c a bot'tle, or the large family size, 60c. Tho T. Milburn Co., Limited, Toronto, Ont. <: The *• # and left trip 150 ws. Stop at the sign of the big B~A 50 YEARS AGO Messrs. A. J. Snell and Thos. Oke succeeded in bagging twenty squirrels and oiie partridge Tuesday, The members of the IL.O.L. 294, attended divine service in Main Street Methodist Church Sunday morning last, when Rev. W. H. Locke preached a very able and appropriate sermon. The illustrated flash light lec­ ture given in the James St, Method­ ist church on Monday night last by the Rev. Mr. Butt, of Centralia, and under the auspices of the Jun­ ior Epworth League was well at­ tended. Bros. Wm. Ft. Dearing; Jos* Sen­ ior, H. Bpackman, Richard Crocker, T. Hartnoil and Cithers attended the district meeting of the Sons of England held at Clinton Wednes­ day. Mr. James Cooper and Son, of Kippen, are now buying up a large number of sheep for shipment to the American markets* Mt. Geo. Blssett, Who has been in the apples, vicinity of Arkema shipping returned heme Friday last Thh winter II I* mrtro noca«sary than ever for you fo toko extra euro of your eat against th* rigorous demands of cdld weather driving. Marty war-wortry car* have been kept operating brtcauso of the careful servicing and top quality Ei-A products obtainable at you* noighbdurhoOd B-A dealer. Ho knows that B-A winterized protection, plus B-A top^qurtlity gasolenes, motor oils artd greases, Will give you On extra margin of winter driving ertmfort and protection. It pay* to winterize your car at tho Sign of the Big B-A. ■. I. CRANKCASE - Drain, flush and refill crankcase f with correct winter grade of B-A Peerless Motor Oil. “It’s Alloyed” to give complete protection under extreme winter driving conditions. 2. CHASSIS—Lubricate the chassis with B-A quality lubricants, using the B-A Chek Chart which as­ sures the right lubricant in the right place, ac­ cording to car manufac­ turers’ specifications* 3. TRANSMISSION — Drain, flush and refill with B-A Winter Transmission Oil —assuring quick get-away in sub-zero temperatures. 4. DIFFERENTIAL - Drain, flush and refill with B-A Hypoid Gear or Trans­ mission lubricant accord­ ing to car manufacturers’ recommendations—giving complete winter protec­ tion to these vital parts. 5. FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS —Remove front wheels, carefully wash beatings and repack With B-A 'Wheel Bearing GreaSe. 6. HOSE CONNECTIONS- Check radiator arid heater hose and tighten all con­ nections to ensure there are no leaks. 7. RADIATOR - Drain, clean and reverse-flush the radiator to remove dirt and scale and assure efficient operation of cool­ ing system. Refill for the required protection with B-A Frost Cop or B-A Nevrfrez. 8. BATTERY - Check volt­ age and hydrometer readings and recharge if necessary. Clean and ap­ ply grease on terminals to prevent corrosion and check battery connections for wear. 9. SPAfcK PLUGS—Remove, clean and regap spark plugs for greater economy- arid better engine per» formatice.