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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1951-02-08, Page 2Page 2 THE TIMES-ADVOCATE. EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 8, 1951 Exeter ^imeB^hbocate flmetf Established 1873 Amalgamated November 1024 Advocate Established 1831 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 CWNA Member of the Audit Bureau of Circulation Paid-in-Advance Circulation as of March 31, 1950 — 2,329 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Canada, in advance, $2.50 a year United States, in advance, $8.00 Single Copies 6 Cents Each J, Melvin Southcott - Publishers Robert Southcott THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 8, 1951 And Now What? China has been condemned as an ag­ gressor nation bv the political committee of the United Nations. By this act the United Nations has declared that China has come under the displeasure of the United Nations and so liable to penalties of the severest nature. What will be the practical outcome of the finding? Will sanctions be imposed upon China that will restrict her trade ? Will China move to have those nations who voted against her excluded from trading with her? All business men realize how serious such a move on the part of China may prove to be. Will the United States regard the failure to support her in her effort to have China named agressor, be construed as an unfriendly act ? Will this mean the drawing apart of Great Britain and Canada from the United States ? Will China and Russia draw together' more closely than be­ fore the vote? What will follow should this drawing together become an alliance both offensive and defensive ? What will be the attitude of the United States to the defence of western Europe? In any case the big wigs of France and of the United States have been in in­ timate conference immediately on the heels of the vote that looks like a failure on the part of Great Britain and Canada and the United States to look through the same spectacles. In the meantime the free nations of the world are due for a number of poli­ tical headaches. # * * * Hopeful Many of our older people arc encour­ aging themselves to believe that the govern­ ment will come to their aid with a pension of forty dollars per month. All of us hope that those older citizens will not be dis­ appointed. There are some who urge that had those citizens been a little harder in the elbows and a good deal more enterpris­ ing that the people now in need would be so situated financially that they would not Require a pension from the government. In some instances this claim would be justi­ fied. However, in a great many instances people who have passed the three score and ten or even four score years, through no fault of their own, need the proposed relief. Any of us can name folk who find the sledding difficult enough. Should mis­ fortune in any of its many forms overtake, them their case would be pitiable. Let no one in his heyday be sure that the wolf may not be approaching his doorstep, Strange things are happening every day. Others urge that any old people in a tight corner should be sent to the county house. We are glad that we have such homes for special and sad cases. Still, it ■must not be forgotten that the most satis­ factory way of caring for those in difficult eircumstanccs is in the home where the old people have spent their days. There is no room for doubt on this point. Hence the welcome given to the promise of aid to those old people who, try as they will, can­ not longer exercise any earning power. The sum proposed is not sufficient to warrant anyone capable of earning money to relax his efforts. Further let none of us forget that the allotted span of years soon will be reached for those in middle life. Old age with its declining powers creeps on one like a thief in the night. * * * * Encouraging "Youth must be served” was the slogan a few years ago. Exeter youth are replying "Youth must serve”, This is one of the most healthy signs of the time. Youth is showing that it does not need prodding. We are not too sure that youth needs guidance. There is a class of youth who are trouble­ some enough but that is not so much that tfyey are young that they seem to be lack­ ing in the brand of common sense that we took for in, young people. If young people bent on progress are snubbed there is every likelihood that the youngsters will stop try­ ing and get into mischief of one sort or another. We like the fine work the Kinsmen people are doing for the numbering of the houses of the town. The idea is a splendid one. The Kinsmen who began this fine work Will see it through to a satisfactory co.nrplctidh* looks as if one of the next bits of work to be undertaken by some service organization will be house to house delivery of mail. The move should be con- sidered. Xn the next place there is every weed for a parks committee for the town. The town council will do its share in get­ ting this committee appointed. Already Johnny has shown a com­ mendable interest in the snow shovel, His efforts should be recognized. The only dif­ ficulty in the case of Johnny is that the shovelling gives him an enormous appetite, rosy cheeks and supple and tough muscles. A town keeps moving when its young peo­ ple are interested in civic affairs and show some interest of their very own. ■56' * A Contrast Banquets and smiles and congratula­ tions and the naming of a mountain in his honour characterized the former visit of General Eisenhower to Ottawa. His last visit was the occasion of grave anxieties and talk of marshalling armies was the out­ standing feature of his recent visit to the Canadian capital How weird the times have become ! Within the last year we have had discussions about developing the St. Law­ rence River so that it may supply power to aid nearly every feature of Canadian in­ dustry opening a channel so that ocean go­ ing vessels may call at the head of Can­ adian Great Lakes ports. Now, our talk is of preparation of war. Surely our best laid plans have gone astray. During the General’s former visit, the talk was of how Canada and the United States could unite for the promotion of every activity that meant welfare. During his last visit the talks were about gather­ ing armies and navies and lair fleets lest freedom should perish from the earth. What will be the nature of the General’s next visit ? Doing Her Bit Canada is not at all likely to be an on­ looker in the present world situation. It looks as if she is to declare a state of emer­ gency •within her borders. That is to say, the government is likely to look after avail­ able manpower. Men may be called from their ordinary work to take up work spec­ ially designed for national defence. Youth may as well provide accordingly, A move will be taken to have the dominion enter more closely into her duties in enforcing’ the Atlantic Pact. Materials may be divert­ ed from their usual purposes to increase the national war potentials into essential and non essential classes. In plain terms Canadians are likely to be called upon to do without some things they find convenient, in order that things that cannot be got on without may be in good supply. All of which is a call, that is likely to become more insistent as days pass, to get down to doing more work and getting more business done. Pleasures and recreations that are all very well in palmy days are to be placed high up on the top shelf. * * * * Good Move The powers that be in Listowel have moved in the direction of a freer movement in cheese. Those good men and true have expressed the belief that government buy­ ing and selling of cheese is not in the in­ terest of the public. Is this the thin edge of the wedge that is likely to separate all business from the government and to place business altogether in the hands of private parties ? It will be interesting to discover what other business men think of the Lis­ towel move. The government does very well to look to matters of law and order and to leave business to the care of citizens. * * * * Where Is The Money Coming From? It is interesting to note the change that is creeping over public statements when finance is being considered. Every so often the insistent question is being asked "Where is the money to come from?", The day was in this good province when a man who had a few dollars that were not in immediate demand was considered well off. For one to have a thousand dollars in the bank was to be rated among the well to do. Some of us recall the times when for parliament to mention a budget of three quarters of a million dollars was to alarm, the whole country. Gradually the conditions crept on when the budget was over a mil­ lion dollars, The situation was regarded as being near bankruptcy. The really expan­ sive mood has come till we are at the stage when the whole land prepares for a billion dollar budget. All that is changing. The only way out that seems likely to work is to spend only for stern necessities and theft to have the money in hand before the spending is done. This is the old prud­ ent, honest way of doing that leads on to fortune* *■! As the-------- «TIMES» Go By 50 YEARS AGO Mr. Thomas Boyle well known to all around here ad who has for the past few years, been en­ gaged as clerk at the R. Pickard store is now stationed at Dash­ wood taking charge of a branch store for the same man, Mr. H. Parsons has secured the agency for “The Life and Reign of Queen Victoria”. This book will probably be the best book of its kind ever published. The sons of England will be wear a mourning badge for the Queen for two months. The funeral of our beloved Sovereign, Lady Queen Victoria having been set for Saturday; February 2nd, the Reeve has issued a proclamation in accor­ dance therewith asking all bus­ iness men of the town to sus­ pend business from 3 o’clock noon to 4 o’clock p.m. A united memorial service has been ar­ ranged to take place in the Tri- vitt memorial church commenc­ ing at 2 p,m. in which all the local clergy will take part. 25 YEARS AGO Mr. Ted Sims, who has spent several weeks at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jonah Sims, left this week to return to Vancouver B.C. Mr. John Elliot is suffering with blood posining in his left hand, the result of having struck his thumb with a hammer. Messrs Frank Delbridge and T. E. Harvey were in London Thursday last, attending an edu­ cational course for insurance underwriters. At the H.S. Commencement diplomas were presented to the following pupils by principal E. Contract Barley We are now contracting Barley for the Canada Malt­ ing Co, on the same basis as last year. We supply the seed and deduct bushel for bushel in the fall. Malting Barley was one of the best paying crops last year, In rebuilding our new elevator, which will be completed before harvest, we are planning to have four cleaners and unloading ramps which will make foy quick unloading and avoid long delays. Remember you cun deliver the Barley when threshed and get free storage up to December 15 with option of selling at the market at any time up until that date. We expect a heavy demand for the Barley, hence we suggest those farmers wishing contracts to please get in touch with our Hensail office. Phone 32. Seed Oats - Feed Grain We are interested in purchasing Seed Oats and Feed Grain — Contact us before selling!J W. G. Thompson & Sons Ltd. HENSALL, ONTARIO . Wethey: Harold Horton, Mary O’Brien, Murray Howald, form 1, Marion Howey, May Abbott, Maybelle Strang, form 11, Ella Morlock, Gordon Towler, middle school, Howard Dignan, Eleanor Medd, upper school, 15 YEARS AGO Mr. A. E. Buswell of Luck­ now arrived in Exeter to assist in operating Harvey Bros Mill. He will move his family as soon as a suitable dwelling can be secured. Mr. Ray Pryde left Saturday for Hamilton where he has se­ cured a position. The worst storm to visit this section in several years occurred last Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The rural mailmen were unable to make their rounds. The attendance at both High and Public schools was small. 1O YEARS AGO Mr. William Coates has ren­ dered valuable services as presi­ dent of the Exeter Agricultural Society for a number of years has resigned that position and Dr. E, S- Steiner has been ap­ pointed the new president. Rev. John A. Falconbridge, of Centralia has been commissioned 2nd lieutenant in the Middlesex- Huron Regiment. Captain M. F. Gladman has been commissioned Captain in the active for.ee. The temporory bridge in Exe­ ter is now open for traffic and the detour signs have been re­ moved after being up for 86 days. AC2 L.P. Battersby of the R.C.A.F. band at Toronto visited with his family over the week­ end. ... Neighboring News ... Plan For Industry A plan fo securing new indus­ tries for the town was laid be­ fore Clinton and District Cham­ ber of Commerce at its annual meeting in the town Council last evening. The proposal was made by J. E. Turnbull, of the Municipal Division, Trade and Industry Branch,. Ontario Department of Planning and Development, in a down to earth address. “How to go about it? Well, I don’t know whether it’s luck or not, but I find that most of the communities which are success­ ful are those with an up-and- coming Chamber of Commerce,” he said, “Those that have grown have a Chamber of Commerce, not acting as a service club but as a live business getter. ’ (Clinton News-Record) Warden Honored Neighbours and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Nicholson, War­ den of Huron County and Reeve of Tuckersmith Township, gathered at the Seaforth Com­ munity Centre Monday evening to honor Mr. Nicholson on the occasion of his birthday and wish him well for the duties with which he will be confronted during the year. About 250 were present and an old-fashioned social evening was held when euchre was play­ ed, followed by dancing. Win- nets at cards were: Ladies, Mi's. William Pepper; consblation, Mrs. Roy McGeOch; gents, Walk­ er Hart; consolation, Roy Mc-t Geoch. (Huron Expositor) Qniclt Work Saves Poultry Bam Quick work saved the poultry bairn containing about 6200 baby chicks at Farm No, 3 of Scott Poultry Farms on Monday even­ ing. Mr, J, M. Scott, assisted by employees successfully fought the flames with fire extinguishers and water buckets until the Sea­ forth Fire Brigade arrived with the pumper and the fire truck.' The chicks were uninjured and damage to the barn was confin­ ed to the east wall. (Seaforth News) Little Hibbert Lad Suffers Fractured Skull Robert Burchill, five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jark Bur- chill, R.R. 2 Dublin, suffered a fractured skull when he fell 14 feet in his father’s barn on Tues­ day, last week. Just previous to the accident he had been playing with his brother Kenneth in the barn and while the latter was throwing straw to floor it is thought that the little lad went to sit down on the straw hang­ ing over the beam and fell to the floor. He was rushed to Strat­ ford General Hospital but was able to return home this week. (Mitchell Advocate) SMILES . . . . No man hath greater faith than the baldheaded individual who buys hair restorers from a bald-headed druggist. ♦ * * * Mr.: “Teaching that calf to drink took me two hours, rough­ ly speaking,’* Mrs.: “That’s what you may call it, John, but I’d call it plain cussing,”* * $ * A new papa received the good good news in a telegram. It read:, “Mabel gave birth to a gifl this morning. Both fine.” On the message Was a sttker reading: “When you want a boy, call western Vnioft,” McKinley Farms & Hatchery Phone Hensail 697-11 Zurich, Ontario Chicks Now Order Your Canadian Approved • FOUR PURE BREEDS • FOUR CROSSES All breeding stock banded and tested for pullorum by Inspectors of the Ontario Department of Agri­ culture. 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These far-sighted men and Women are enjoying more of the good things of life than ever before, and at the same time protecting their loved ones now and building secur­ ity for their old-age with life insurance. Surely you want to help build this kind of future se­ curity for yourself and your family. Nearly 5 million Cana­ dian life insurance policy­ holders are doing it now 1 The LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES in Canada and theif Representatives WORKING FOR NATIONAL PROGRESS . . . BUILDING PERSONAL SECURITY ........ ..................... ...................... L-65QD