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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1946-12-19, Page 2Page 2 THE T1MES-ADV0CATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNINC?, DECEMBER m, 1946 ®f)e Cxeter One6=Allocate Times established 1873; Advocate established 1881 amalgamated November 1934 PUBLISHED EACH THURSDAY MORNING AT EXETER, ONTARIO .Am independent Newspaper devoted to the interests pf the Village of Exeter and Surrounding District Member ot the Canadian Weekly Newspapers* Association $ Member of the Ontario-Quebec Division of the OWN A All Advertising Copy Must be in Our Rands Not Rater Than Noon on Tuesdays SUBSCRIPTION RATE $2.00 a year, in advance; six months. $1.00 three months 60c 5. M. SOUTHCOTT - - PUBLISHER THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19th, 1946 Reconditioning Farm Machinery Farm machinery has increased enormously during the last ten years. Scarcity of farm labor has tended to bring this about. Not for a long time has there been so much costly farm machinery in the country as there is at this time. Much of this machinery is relatively new, we are glad to say. That the machinery i$ dear and repairs costly any farmer will tell you. For this reason we are urging that farm machinery should be given a thorough recon­ ditioning during the winter months. Some times a farmer is so situated that he and a few of his neighbors may unite in having a first class mechanic give their respective outfits a genuine once over. Still there is no place where reconditioning can be quite so well done as in a shop or garage fitted for that purpose. In the shop tools of all sorts are present and re­ pairs may be available, In any case the machine should be gone over by a conscientious skilled mechanic. For the inexperienced and the un­ skilled to attempt such work, is to invite trou­ ble later on, as the loosening or over tighten­ ing of parts, is sure,, eventually, to put the machinery out of tune and to insure a break­ down when the break-down is sure to cause loss and annoyance at a most inconvenient time. We have good mechanics in this district who can do’a fine service in this work if they are given even half an opportunity. Half meas­ ures in this work will get the farmers but a little way. * Simply Execrable Our temper is unco hot. We have just seen a review of a book dealing with the chosen people By some terrible circumstance the pub­ lisher of the review has omitted a letter’ from his bold heading type. He meant, we believe, to print the word "Scot”. In his madness he omitted the letter "C” and so the title of the. book is made to read "The Sot in History.” Immediately under the title follows a comment on the chosen people. The Scot a sot! No! No! We rise in protest. The Scot may tarry over long at the nappy but he is still capable of mounting his guid mare Meg and of guiding the faithful beastie along a road and through a storm such as never modern motorists ever dreamed of, let alone encountered. He and his two Boon companions may try out the peck of well treated malt till all but one falls beneath the table but he will be on his job in the morn­ ing at the head of some big business depart­ ment or pleading a case before the Privy Coun­ cil or giving the last word on a complicated in­ ternational affair He may have taken a little more than just a plenty, he may even stagger while under the .influence of "penny wheep or whiskey gill,” but he’ll be able to discuss on even terms with the dreadest enemy of the race. His notion may have been kittled up by Glen Levitt but he’ll still be able to discuss the fin­ est points of theology with an archbishop. The Scot a sot! We resent the allegation, printer’s error or no printer’s erorr. We’ll argue and maintain that the Scot is not a sot while we tcan wag a kilt or blow on the pipes. That Shuffling The Federal Prime Minister has been shuffling some members of his cabinet. A good deal of attention has been paid to Mr. Ilsley and Mr. Laurent in this connection. These two men have done a fine job. Mr. Ilsley as Fin­ ance Minister has done wonders in holding the finances of the Dominion on an even keel. When we note the course he has taken we do well to note the mistakes he might easily have made. He has been unable to prevent sky- yocketing of the price!? of many commodities. Let' us not forget that the stratosphere was the limit set for prices by a great many who had in their makeup a great deal more of greed than of common sense. When the difficulties ahead of Mr. Ilsley are considered we’ll credit him with having done a pretty good job. Mr, Laurent has acted finely as Minister of Jus­ tice, At the international conferences he proved himself to be sane and far seeing. To his good judgment Canada owes a great deal fox* the prestige she now enjoys among the nations, His will be a sure hand on the helm and his a keen eye as he now sets himself to guiding Canadian interests among the stormy seas now ahead fox* world affairs. # Soil Fertility Maintenance of, and increase of soil fer­ tility is one of the major problems of this vic­ inity. Villagers need to take this matter into serious consideration. Under-nourished soil does not, and cannot produce food of sufficient nu­ tritional value. This has been proven up to the hilt in the agricultural college and on the farm. Gardens that have, been cropped for years without corresponding soil renewal have proven disappointing to many a parent, though he may not know the cause of his children's under­ nourished condition. Cattle have failed to do well, not because their owner has been stingy in his feeding but because the foddex* and grain and roots supplied have been lacking in the constituents necessary for proper animal nutri­ tion. And this failure in nutritional value can be traced directly to soil that either never was rich in food value or which has been depleted of its nutritional qualities by improper treat­ ment. This situation sh’ould. be faced by the farmers of this locality if they are not to reap disappointment and loss as the years pass by. Particularly is this the problem of the farmer who goes in extensively for the raising of cash crops. We should learn from our brother farm­ ers in some large areas of the United States in this important affair, What should be done is for the farmers to meet during the coming win­ ter months and to compare experience with experience in a concern so vital to their wel­ fare. The government should be invited to send a real teacher to put forward the best that has been learned on the whole soil situation. Be- foi* the outbreak of the last war real work had been done to .meet the soil problem. As the war broke this important investigation was suspend­ ed. We hope that it has been taken up again and that the farmers of this locality may be put in possession of the latest findings thereto. We have no time to lose. * * « « That Storm Once more we have been reminded of our helplessness in the presence of the great forces of nature when they start on a rampage. Mot­ orists who were out in last Thursday’s big blow felt at times as if their cars must be blown helter skelter into the ditch. Fortunately, most of the buildings in this region have been spec­ ially well built and stood up against the gale without a tremor. However, a broad hint has been given us of thek terrific power of the wind when once it is let loose. A building is no strong­ er than the fiercest storm it encounters. The rain that accompanied the wind was most wel­ come, as farmers are facing the watering of their live stock with a good deal of uneasiness. We are grateful that the severe storms that whipped up the seas around Great Britain did not come oui’ way. Some of us are glad that we were not engaged in any flying operation. A railway wreck is bad enough. A sea disaster affords some hope o-f escape but in-an airplane wreck, where are y.ou ? * « « . * » We Have Good Highways As the torrential rains of Thursday were pouring down, we had a short conversation with a visitor from one of the western provinces. He told us of a visit to a friend who lived in a rural section of onb of those provinces. He said that as he motored to his friends’ home in the country that a brisk shower was falling. To his bewilderment his car’ simply Would not keep to the road but skidded from side to side so that it put the car almost out of business, so slippery had the road become. The rain con­ tinued for a couple of days. The visit over, the ’return journey was undertaken only to result in a complete stalling. The car wheels filled solid and could be cleaned only by being removed and pounded out. Reverse simply was impossible. Imagination alone will enable an Ontario man to take in the roughness of the roads once the storm had subsided. When We are inclined to grumble, we’ll do well to count over our advantages. DISTRESS OF Stimulate? chest and back sur­ face? like a warm­ ing, comforting poultice, special pens* ^/Penetrates deep Into bron­ chial tubes with special soothing medicinal vapors. This effective I, _. trating-stimulating action works for hours during the night to relieve distress of colds while your little one sleeps. Results are so good often by morning most misery of the cold is relieved. Try it tonight! 1O YEARS AGO The Exeter Ladies' Bowling Club '’held a very ’successful progressive bridge in the Town Hall Wednesday evening of last week. The prize for ladies 'high was won fey Mrs. Kath­ leen Huke and the gent’s high was won by Dr. .Dunlop. Announcement is made of the purchase by Central Ontario Bus Lines Limited of the ILondon-Exeter Bus Lines from Mr. J. C. Howard, who serviced the (London, Elginfield, Exeter route .for more than fifteen years. The committee appointed by the municipal council to look after the new community building met for organization in the basement of the library Friday evening of last week. Reeve Thos. Pryde was elected as chairman; J. M. Southcott, vice- chairman and W. G- Medd, secre- tary-terasurer. The members of the committee in addition to the offi­ cers are Wm. Coates, J. W. Hern, J. H. Jones and W. E. Middleton. Mr. Robt, Mousseau, who has been employed as a mechanic at the Coates garage, left recently for St.' Catharines where he has secured a position A new sprinkler system for fire protection is being installed in the local branch* of the 'Canadian Can- ners. Eight men from Montreal representing ’the W'ordhester Fire Extinguisher 'Co., with headquarters in New York, are here at present installing the system. 15 YEARS AGO The members, of the Exeter Lodge of Oddfellows together with their wives or lady friends assembled in the hall Tuesday evening and enjoy­ ed a pleasant time at progressive euchre. Prizes for the evening were awarded to J. H. Gollings and E. Howald for men and Misses Helen Dignan and Constance Jennings for ladies. The nourse of instructions in needlecraft conducted by Miss Col­ lins, ,of Toronto, under the auspices of the Women’s Institute concluded on Friday last and was a .great_suc- ■cess. Mr. 'Preston Dearing t made a splendid showing with his Dorset Horned sheep ’at the Guelph Winter Fair last week. Out of seven entries he won six prizes. Mr. Win. Balkwill, Jr., of the Main iStreet United Sunday School is representing South Huron at the Boys’ Parliament which is (being held in Toronto this week. Main St. W. wnnnnriisflnm A. BEST WISHES for a JOYOUS CHRISTMAS and a NEW YEAR OF PEACE AND HAPPINESS Phone 60w> Dashwood At the annual meeting of the Main St. Women's Assoeiation held in the church, the following offic­ ers were elected for 1947’. Honor­ ary president, Mrs. N. J. Woods,, president, Mrs. Earl Russell; 1st vice-president, Mrs. Luella Howey; 2nd vice-president. Mrs. Benson Tuckey; secretary, Mrs. E. R. Hopper; assistant/ Mrs. J, Sweit­ zer; treasurer, Miss Lillian Huston assistant, Mrs. H. Murray; grout? leaders, Mrs. Ferguson, Mrs. Jen­ sen and Mrs. Jaques; pianist, Mrs. Claude BloweS. assistant Mrs. Rus­ sell Balkwin; parsonage commit1 tee, Mrs. W. Balkwill Sr„ Mrs. K. J. Lampman, Mrs, Wm, Ryckmah, Mrs. Taman, Mrs. Oscar Tuckey; Flower committee, Mrs. W. Martin Mrs, McKniglit, Mrs. Merkley, 25 YEARS AGO Handpl’s "Messiah”, a high class musical production, was sung in .James Street Methodist Church on Thursday and Friday evenings of last week under the direction of Mr. A, W. Anderton, choir leader .and organist of the church. The produc­ tion was under the auspices of the South Huron C'hoyal Society, musi­ cal organizataion of Exeter and the surroundding towns and villages. About 130 members of the society took part. Prof. Bishop, of fit. Marys was the organist and Mr, Anderton, the conductor. Early Saturday morning burglars entered the store of Messrs. Jones and May and stole numerous ar­ ticles of merchandise valued at $l&0'. Entrance Was made by break­ ing a rear window. On Tuesday morning while Mr. T. H. Newell was cranking a car the crank slipped and a sharp edge hit him on the cheek causing a couple of stitches to close. A couple of scuffing boys went through one of the large‘ehd panes of glass in Mr. Saxon Fittoii's jew­ ellery store on' Saturday night. Messrs. W. D. 'Sanders and E. J. Shapton attended ths U.F.O. Con­ ference in Toronto last week. On 'Saturday and Sunday this district experienced a heavy rain followed by a severe wind storm. On Wednesday there was a heavy snow storm. 50 YEARS AGO Oh Wednesday of last week a number of men were engaged in grinding grain on the farm of Mt*. W. 15. Sanders, of the 4th conces­ sion of Stephen when a steamer, the belt feeing too tight, flew off striking Mr, John Smith on the arm* breaking it above the elbow. The fowl supper and entertain­ ment under the auspices Of the Ladies’ Chapter Of the Tilvitt Mem­ orial church held in the Opera Hall on Monday evening Was a Mi$s Dorei Dora Marie Denomrtie, daughter Of Mx*. and Mrs. Reml Denomxne, Of Drysdale, died in London Fri­ day last, after four months illness She had been employed in London and while on vacation In Brant­ ford, was stricken ill and taken to Brantford Hospital. She was later transferred to London, She was born in Drysdale 2.(1 years ago. Requiem Mass was sung in St, Peter's Church, Drysdale Mon­ day morning. Interment was in St Peter’s Cemetery, She is survived by her parents and five sisters, Mrs, Vincent Laframboise, of Auld Shirley, Marie, Patsy and Ann at home, also six brothers, Joe, Den­ nis, Leroy, Rayrnon, Lloyd, Nap­ oleon, Remi, Jr. BRINSLEY The funeral of the late Mrs. Wm. J. Hamilton was held from her late residence, Lot 10, Con. 13 McGillivray Twp., on Friday, Dec- cember 13th. Service was held in St. Marys Anglican Church Brins­ ley and conducted by the Rector. Rev. Wells. Interment was in St. Marys Anglican cemetery,. Mx*. and Mrs. Ernest Harris spent Wednesday last with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gibson, of Exeter. Mrs, Jack Hodgson and Wesley spent a few days last week with her sister, Mrs. Earl Lewis. Mr. and Mrs, Wes Watson enter­ tained a number of young people on Tuesday evening last. Mr, and Mrs. James Trevethick spent Sunday evening with her mother, Mrs. Hess, of Zurich. Don't forget the Sunday School Christmas concert of Brinsley Unifed Church on Monday evening, December 2.3rd, Smiles . . . . Try Again Two Irishmen were trying to remove a piece of rock lying in the roadway when an old lady passing stopped and watched them. Then she said: ‘‘Men, why not try blast­ ing it?” One cf the men looked up and said: ‘‘Lady, we have tried every swear word we know, and yet we cannot move it.” great success, After the supper the hall was cleared and a choice .pro­ gram of addresses and music was enjoyed. Short addresses were de­ livered by the Revs. McQuillan,’ Locke, Martin and Willoughby. Solos were given fey Misses Lilia Johns, M. White, N. Davidson and Mrs. Gerrish. Instrumentals were given by .Miss M. Hicks, .Miss Mar­ tin and Mr. Judson Davidson gave a violin solo. The rector, H. E. Bray was chairman. Mr. Fred Treble left on Tuesday for Merlin, Kent County, where (he has accepted a .position as black­ smith. The House of i Refuge for the County of Perth at Stratford was officially opened fey provincial Sec­ retary Davis on Saturday. Mr. John Willis shipped a car­ load of live turkeys to Buffalo on Thursday last. IT, TOO? Get it from either B. M. 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