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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1951-12-20, Page 6Page 6 THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 20, 195J Exeter tEnnc£=.W)bocate Times Established 1873 Amalgamated 1924 Advocate Established 1881 Published Each Thursday Morning at Exeter, Ontario An Independent Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of the Town 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, 1951 — 2,396 SUBSCRIPTION BATES Canada, in advance, $2.50 a year —- United States, in advance, $3.00 Single Copies Each J. Melvin Southcott - Publishers s Robert Southcott THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 20, 1951 Not Christian A resolution passed at a recent meet­ ing of the Huron Presbytery of the United Church strikes us as being- unfair. Although we are hesitant to criticize activities of the church, we cannot let the resolution pass without comment. We object to the (a) part of the re­ solution which stated that the movement to revoke the CTA comes from “those in­ terests, that would seek for financial gain, to fasten the drink habit upon our youth, the young manhood and even the young womanhood of our- country”. To the best of our knowledge, the first public action in the movement to repeal the CTA was taken by county council, a group of elected representatives in Huron. We are not of the opinion that these men are looking for financial gain by their action, nor that they seek to develop a generation of alcoholics. We believe these men meant well in their actions. If they did not, they certainly were not worthy of their people’s confidence. The slanderous contempt shown in the United Church resolution, whether or not aimed directly at the county council, is certainly not justifiable (nor substantiated) and, indeed, far from Christianly. We object, too, the the (b) part of the resolution which states: “Many well meaning people are being misled by the subtle propaganda, initiated by those who would profit by the weakness of their fellowmen. The wealthy influence of the traffic gives it such an influence with the daily press of our country that much of the news is garbled so as to give false im­ pressions of conditions in dry areas and many editorial comments are unfair and often only half truths are told which can be more misleading than an untruth.” This attack on the press is surprising and we certainly hope that the Presbytery has solid ground on which to intimate that the press is being bribed by the liquor in­ terests. We are in considerable doubt that this is true but we are willing to accept facts if they are available. Otherwise we choose to believe the freedom of the press is not a drunken fan­ tasy. For ourselves, we have never seen a representative of the liquor industry in our office. We have not been offered pages of advertising nor barrels of liquor for the support of their cause. If we were, you readers would be among the ,first to hear about it. “For the most part,” this section con­ tinues, “the daily press of this country is deservedly losing its influence with thought­ ful and right-minded people.” On what basis this statement is made, we do not know. In contradiction, we say: for the most part the daily press of this country is receiving greater confidence from thought­ ful and right-minded people than ever be­ fore in the industry’s history. The press is doing more to develop, improve and pro­ mote this country today than any other • single trade or organization, In conclusion, we would ask the Pres­ bytery to substantiate or explain the rea­ sons for the charges it has made. It is only fair that we, the public, should be accur­ ately informed of such malicious intents and betrayals of faith, if they are so. One thing more. We were always taught that name-calffrig and flagrant con­ demnation was not Christian. If the Pres­ bytery wishes to campaign for the main­ tenance of the Canada Temperance Act, we think that a fair appraisal of its merits and advantages as opposed to those of the Liquor Control Act would be more effect­ ive and certainly more in line with the policies of a Christian church. * * * * It’s Not Too Late (Issued By The Huron County Tuberculosis Association) Dear Friend: It has been our experience that , . . Some people never forget anything. Other people seem to forget every­ thing. # Most people forget a few things now and then. But they’re glad to be reminded when it’s something they meant to do. So may we remind you that it’s not to late to buy Christmas Seals we sent you in November: Christmas Seal dollars fight T.B. all through the year. Two weeks* mail brought the Christ­ mas Seal sale fund up io $1,457,00. This is a good start toward our objective but, of course, we will all be glad when the ! objective is in sight and we know that j there is enough io cover all the projects j which we have planned for the coming j year. j We need and would appreciate your help again this year,I * ■ * » * j "I Am A Die-Hard ’ | (This the story of an Old Age ; Pensioner as told to the editor ; of the Rural Scene)i i “My friends ,sav that I am an old die^- i bird about anti-social welfare handouts I that make parasites of prosperous people. I I am a die-hard and I have good reason to be one. “I started work at seventeen, working at anything and everything I could get to do. Hours of work then ranged from 60 to 81 a week. The only work that I ever did that did not do me good physically and mentally was done in dustfilled air. This condition no longer exists in modern mills. “Savings were made in those days by doing without things that cost money. True enjoyment came from participation in so­ cial activities that developed the talents of those who took part in them. “When I found the work I liked best I was happy to spend day and night fitting myself for it. With small savings and some borrowed money I started in business at 22 and carried on with many ups and downs until illness compelled me to retire. “During a happy life of strenuous work and serious misfortune, I was obliged to live on a much lower standard than people of comparable earnings and achievement, in order that I might provide for my old age and do my duty in helping social cas­ ualties who were unable to carry on. “Now that I am old and unable to work, the dollars that I saved in coppers, nickels and dimes are wortli about one-half of what I earned and what I need to live in modest comfort, although they are. still sufficient for subsistence. “The refusal of earning Canadians to work enough hours to earn the livings they want is progressively lowering the value of my hard-earned provision for old age. The payment of family allowances and old-age pensions to prosperous people is robbing me of my savings by increasing inflation. “I want the government to spend money wisely in fostering the physical and mental health of every child to make it as fit as possible for constructive work and good citizenship. I want every social cas­ ualty cared for to the point of comfort. “I intend to spend my old-age pension in aiding some vouiig people to learn that they can achieve true happiness only by making the most of their opportunities to contribute to the personal growth of others and that vote-getting political policies that make parasites of the prosperous are a menace to the future well-being of every individual Canadian, and thus a threat to the future of Canada as a nation contribut­ ing to human happiness and peace. “Yes, I am an old die-hard, who will spend his old-age firm in the faith that true democratic well-being, personal, na­ tional and international, exists only to the extent that democratic governments pre­ serve the rights of individuals discharging their duties to themselves, their families and the unfortunate.” —Die-Hard Pensioner * * * * Edison On Work (Fort William Times-Journal) ' We have just come across something Thomas A. Edison said a short while before his death which perhaps makes more in­ teresting reading than it did at the time he spoke. Here it is: “I am wondering what would happen to me bv now if fifty years ago some fluent talker had converted me to the theory that it was not fair to my follow workets to put my best efforts in my work. “I am glad that the eight-hour day had not been invented when I was a young man. If my life had been made up of eight- hour davs, I do not believe I could have accomplished a great deal. This country would not amount to ns much as it does if the young men of fifty years ago had been afraid that they might earn more than they wefe paid for.” >0 “TIMES" Go By ....................... ............-............................... ■........... 50 YEARS AGO Next Sunday evening at James Street Church, M r. Charles Down, a candidate for the minis­ try will preach. Application for a charter to build a railway * from Wood- stock to Goderich, via St. Marys Exeter and Zurich is to be made at the next session of parlia­ ment, by a company composed of Woodstock and St. Marys capi­ talists. There is no doubt the charter will be granted. Mr. Paul Coates moved into his fine new house near Eden this week. Mr. H. E. Huston waited upon Stephen Council asking them if they had considered the. advisa­ bility of encouraging farmers and others to set out plots of trees in the township, as he’rea­ soned at the present rate of de­ struction, we would be without wood in twenty years. 25 YEARS AGO Chamber Bros, of town have purchased from Mr. William, Ward the building on the cor­ nel' of Main and North Streets used by Mr. Ward as an imple­ ment shop. Chamber Bros, in­ tend fixing it into a modern gar­ age. Mr. and Mrs. Herb Ford and son Irwin are spending the Christmas holidays with rela­ tives in Buffalo. Delve-Abbott — On Monday, December 20 at James Street United Church, Miss Lydia Mae, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Abbott to Mr. Robert Arto Delve only son of Mrs. Eliza Delve, by Rev. Duncan McTavisli. The annual meeting of the Exeter District Branch of the Ontario Plowmen’s Association met in the town ball for the election of officers which result­ ed as follows: president E. J. Shapton; first vice-president, A. Morgan; -second vice-president, P. Passmore; secretary, R, B. Williams; treasurer, E. Herd- man. 15 YEARS AGO Schools were closed on Mon­ day in honor of the birthday of the new king, King George VI. Mr. Charles Johns of Usborne has purchased the Follick pro­ perty, south of Caven Church. Mr. and Mrs. Johns intend moving to Exeter in tlienear future. 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. Rapid progress is being made in the erection of the new com­ munity building. Reeve Thos. Pryde was ap­ pointed chairman *of the commit­ tee to look aftex* the new com­ munity building, J. M. South­ cott is vice-chairman and W. G. Medd secretary-treasurler. IO YEARS AGO Mr. J. R. Moffatt, manager of the Canadian Bank of Com­ merce has received word that he is being transferred to a Tor­ onto branch. Mr. John Luxton of Usborne has rented the residence of the late Mrs. Quance and will move to Exeter in the near future. Reeve Tuckey entertained the members of the council, Mr. Senior and the Clerk to an oys­ ter supper following the council meeting, Monday evening. Seventeen members of the RCAF arrived in Exeter on Wed­ nesday of last week to take over guard duty at the Centralia»air­ port. The men are having their meals at the Central Hotel. ... Neighboring News ... Parklull and Thedford Coinbine In Hockey , A second meeting was held at Thedford .to discuss hockey plans for the coming season. As plans for the Lambton-Middlesex Lea­ gue were not suitable under the circumstances this year, Parkhill and Thedford withdrew from the league and have now amalgam­ ated. and placed a team in the Cyclone League, Thedford and Parkhill will split the home games between the two arenas and the team will be under Thed­ ford management. ■ (Parkhill Gazette) Congratulations Celebrating their Golden Wed­ ding Anniversary at their home on Christmas Day of this year, are Mr. and Mrs. John Farquhar, Albert Street, Clinton. The fam­ ily are having a party on De­ cember 23, and Mr. apd Mrs. Farquhar, after 50 years mar­ ried, will receive their friends at their home on Christmas Day. (Clinton News-Record) Rugby Banquet Members of Seaforth District High School i'ugby team and the male teachers of the school were the guests of the Seaforth Lions Club at Its regular meeting Mon­day night. The club on this oc­ casion was recognizing the win­ ning of the WOSSA championship by the team. Co-chairman of the evening were LOU Bailey and J. R, Mason. (Huron Expositor) Receive Phone Cali Mr. and Mrs. John Pullman re­ ceived a telephone call this week from their son Ronald, from Cal­ gary on his way home from Korea. He is expected home in a few days, (Seaforth News) Windsor Displays Haven’t you noticed the fine show windows in our "St. Marys stores? Thirty-one of the stores and maybe more are getting ready for Rotary Show Window Contest which is to be judged on Monday night, December 17. (St. Marys Journal-Argus) Hockey News The Zurich Intermediates open­ ed their hockey season on Tues­ day night in Seaforth, with a vic­ tory over the Seaforth Juniors. The final score- was 8-6 for Zu­ rich, and the locals made a very impressive showing on the fans that attended. All in all, it looks like another successful hockey season for Zurich.(Zurich Herald) o Huron Hereford <3roup Plan Annual Sale The Huron Hereford Associa­ tion madO plans for their annual spring sale at their meeting last week. The executive is also planning to give cash awards to each boy and gii'l who exhibits a Here­ ford heifer calf at the junior calf club achievement day. “Wonder why Mrs. Jones brings her knitting to every “It gives her something io think about While she talks,” ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Johnny, who had been taken to the country W the first time, s-aw a snider spinning a web be­ tween two tail trees, “Father,” he caVed. “come and see this bug putting UJ) an aerial,” Saturday Evening Here, There And Elsewhere By Rev. James Anthony, M.A. That Strike Ten thousand men at the time of writing are out. of work in Windsor. Three times that many persons are commencing to won­ der when the last ounce of la­ bour and the last ounce of meat will vanish from the pork barrel. We pause to ask why is this thus? How does it come that the Ford company makes such a stir in the working people’s world? We recall the day when the writers of funny articles had many a joke at the expense of Mr. Ford whose picture appear­ ed quite frequently showing the good man in a somewhat mean little conveyance manoeuvering his precarious way through busy streets. We were quite sure that he was a harmless sort of imbe­ cile. He had a very few men do­ ing odd jobs working for him who no doubt asked themselves quite frequently if their pay was a certainty. These good men and true were none too certain that the odd contraption in which Mr. Ford was so keenly interested would give him back the good solid cash he was putting- into it. If Mr. Ford did not like the man who applied for a job in those far off days he did not hire him. If the man did a paying job hiS wages were raised. Or if he did not fill the bill as a workman or was a nuisance among the other workers he got his walking tic­ ket and that was an end on it. Of late years Mr. Ford’s bus­ iness has expanded somewhat. His company still makes con­ traptions that people want and for which they are willing to pay. Men still come to the Ford works and are keen to get jobs for a definite amount ot money. Nobody ‘ compels these men to seek for work with Ford. These men may work on the dock or in the field or sell goods of plane and measure lum­ ber, all of this at their own choice. If they do not like the wages offered they may go else­ where. They are free men in a free country. When Mr. Ford began his work in the interesting past days, if one of his men did not like this job he simply quit when his time was up. Nowadays it seems if, when a man is tired of his job or discontented with his wages, he is expected to breed discontent in othei' men and to take other men with him as he leaves his bench. Some of the men hii’ed act as if it were part of the job they were paid to work at to push the men who are contented about. In those early days when Mr. Ford found that if a man he had hired to work for him was unsatifactory he gave him his wages and let him seek employ­ ment elsewhere. Further, the more conrtaptions Mr. Ford made in those simpler days the higher Wages he was able to pay. The greater the volume of pro­ duction, the more the workmen found, in their .jeans. These workers saw how important It was to have a prosperous boss. We wonder if those men who are asking for more and more wages are asking how they can make their present boss more and more prosperous. Unless the boss has the cash that comes from increasing production he simply cannot pay higher wages. In this connection we relate an incident. It was pay Saturday morning. The boss had a neat pile of bills before him and a neat list of names. “You see,” he explained to me, ”1 have all those bills to pay or my supplies will be shut off. The money mar­ ket is closing down on us and we cannot get credit as in the old days. This list is my pay list of workers. It amount to four hundred dollars, e These bills must bp paid and * those wages must be given out before I have a cent for myself. Will you just step over to the drug store and get me a few %eadache pills.” We cannot but wonder if strik­ ers see this side of labour trou­ bles? Bosses do not find some nice old rotund Santa Claus scoop shovelling money into their money till. Union leaders have some tall thinking to do. All of us should realize that money must be wrought for not only with strain of nerv.e and tug of muscle but it must be planned for by those who know how to plan, therefore, muscle and nerve make money when wisely guided by a thinking brain. Let it be freely admitted that not every man can become a skillful worker. Most people require continual and close gui- dence if their manual efforts are to be successful. The management of a concern is not a matter of mere happen­ ing. And be it freely admitted, not everyone can become a real planner and business thinker, no matter what his advatages. White collar and overalls are both es­ sential to production. The brain may,devise but un­ less the trained "hand takes up the task no useful results follow. These things are so obvious that one almost apologises for re­ peating them but repeated they must be till all of us acquire common sense. Missing The Boat Egypt is running true to form. She is following our immemorial custom of missing the boat. One of her earlier national blunders was her effort to have the He­ brew people make bricks with­ out straw. Instead of welcoming and encouraging the Hebrews she tried to starve them and then tried to exterminate them by killing their 'babies. She blunder­ ed again by not adopting the ec­ onomics pf Joseph as part and parcel of her business life, both individual and national. Her greatest blunder was yi allowing Joseph and Mary to leave her borders with their wonderous child. She was altogether wrong in not taking to herself the educa­ tional principles of Greece, that country that lay so near to her. she has gone on the principle of bringing great achievements to the light of day and then for­ getting to apply them. She did wonderful things in chem­ istry, yet only the few learned ones know anything of what she did in this field of science. She developed a fine system of mathematics yet she did not ap­ ply her knowledge in worthwhile practical purposes. She excelled in diplomacy yet she has not built up her own national politi­ cal greatness nor has she been a peacemaker among the nations. Under the shield of Great Bri­ tain she had the opportunity of turning her sandy wastes' into fertile fields yet her sons and daughters are today in poverty and given but slight recognition on the markets of t)ie world for the simple reason that she de­ serves no such recognition. She has had all the advantages of the Suez Canal but has not pro­ fited thereby. , —Please turn to page 11 LAFF OF THE WEEK Arid you may say, I owe my entire success tri my wife who nagged me into it”