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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1952-11-13, Page 2THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 13, 1952 This journal shall always fight for progress, reform and. public welfare, never' be afraid to at­ tack wrong, never belong to any political party, never be satisfied with merely printing news. THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 13, 1952 Larger Paper To Better Serve T-A Readers Forum Interest Up Interest in the Farm Forums is at an all-time high, according to Clifford Waite, provincial secretary for the Forums. In a recent statement following a tour through the province, he. said: "Our visits to these counties brought to light that farmers are concerned over low prices. This year’s topics, chosen by the farmers themselves, will bring more farmers together than ever before in forum discussion groups to talk over their mutual problems.” These discussion groups are, in our opinion, excellent examples of the demo­ cratic principle in action. It is unfortunate that more interest is not taken in the prob­ lems of the day, not only by farm groups bulThy urban groups as well. We commend the organizers “av.cl faithful 'workers of the forums. The Times-Advocate will again gladly cooperate with district forums bv publish­ ing their reports each week. We would ask that a. capable press secretary be appointed by each forum so that reports are sent in promptly.* -x- «• Ohl For Power! If municipalities had the bargaining­ power of organized labor, they could engin­ eer themselves into a much better financial position when dealing with federal and pro­ vincial. governments. As it is, they must take what they are offered, grin and bear it. Take for example, the recent "gift grant” made by the federal government to the Township of Stephen, along with other municipalities, to offset loss of taxes on land owned by the crown and used by the R.C.A.F. According to Stephen’s Deputy- Reeve Wellington Haist. responsible parties in early negotiations promised the township that when the legislation was ratified it would .include grants retroactive to 1942, when the land was first taken over. * But when the government announced the final proposition (in a way which in­ dicated it was being exceedingly generous) there was no mention of anything retro­ active. Now how would you differentiate be­ tween the years 1942-51 and 1952 with re­ spect to the loss of taxes and the increase in cost of road maintenance to the town­ ship because of R.C.A.F. Station Centralia? Could you ? * * # * Sell Industry This’ newspaper has pointed out many times in the past that if Exeter wants in­ dustry its municipal leaders will, have to .step out and sell the town to industrialists. This theory was supported by a rep're- •sentative of the Ontario Department of Planning and Development who told coun­ cil recently the town must advertise to at­ tract manufacturers. At a time when industry is being sold on the, idea of decentralization, it would seem adviseable for Exeter to make an effort to profit on this trend. We hope next year’s council will at­ tempt industrial promotion.® * «■ * Good Example, Port Stanley! A small Ontario village has reminded our elected bodies that government is for the people, and that the public’s business should be public, notes The Financial Post. Port Stanley was invited to enter closed talks with the municipal councils of St. Thomas and London. The village coun­ cil endorsed a motion that they should at­ tend, but under a measure of protest be­ cause the press was to be excluded. "Responsible government rests on in­ telligent public opinion—which a free press helps to engender,” The Post reminds us. "The people whom we elect to rule over Us would do well to remember that.” w This week, The Times-Advocate ap­ pears in enlarged form with more news and features for its readers. This is one of the improvements in our paper we have long anticipated. The new size will permit the publica­ tion of more news of Exet,er and district and more interesting- features, Correspond­ ents and contributors have realized for som'e time that the paper has been crowd­ ed for space. Included in this new paper are sev­ eral additions and changes in style. A new column written by Publisher J. M, Soutli- cott will appear on the editorial page along -with Canadian political cartoons by Knight of Windsor and Grassick of Ottawa. More humorous cartoons have been added to give the paper a "lighter side”. New correspondence headings give more prominence to the news of various centres in the district and also give credit to oui* enterprising and faithful contribut­ ors. With these and other changes planned for the future, we attempt to live up to our motto: “Progressing With Canada’s Best Farm Land”. * * «• % Not Democracy This newspaper resents the continued attitude of the South Huron District High School Board to ignore the public when dealing with some of its problems. This at­ titude has been displayed before and was renewed last week ■when complaints were made to the board on behalf of a pupil. This issue involved the disciplinary ac­ tion of a teacher, which many citizens felt was excessively harsh. Considerable dis­ cussion was aroused over the action. The public has the right and wanted to know: (a) whether the issue was given a fair hearing by the board; (b) the de­ cision of the board; (c) what type of dis­ ciplinary action the board condones. The board’s answer: "No public statement.” By what authority the board assumes or finds the right to keep public matters private, or to suppress public information, oi’ to consider itself an unquestionable authority, is unknown. This is not demo­ cracy. The people have the right to know. Mixed Showers Next? (The Listowel Banner) In some districts a new vogue in “showers” for about-to-be-weds is reported. Seems as though the pre-nuptial celebra­ tions are taking a "co-educational” form, with both parties to the contract attending, along with their friends. This seems to add up to a good deal more sense and probably more fun, and in the long run, more weddings. It has always been a mystery to us what young women do at a gift shower other than present gifts and eat in purely “hen party” fashion. What the men do is not much better, prob­ ably including a marathon poker game and, instead of food., drink. How much better it is, from both the practical and social aspect, that the bride­ elect and her chosen mate should be to­ gether during the congratulatory round of festivities. Through our news Columns it will be frequently seen that in the neigh­ boring towns and villages a mixed party or dance honors the couple, but usually after the honeymoon. We might just as well come to the point. What -we would like to see is the bridegroom-elect receiving sjiower gifts along with his beloved. We would like to see young men starting out in life being showered with gifts too. Although he might not appreciate it right away, in later years lie will realize what a Jucky night it was for him when the fellows lined up and presented him with garden tools, socks, to­ bacco, tics ,shirts and maybe even a refund from his poker losses during the preceding year. Sort of like granting the condemned man his last wish. Who knows? It may be the last one that he gets granted. Jottings By J. M. S. /saac Carling Colorful Pioneer Introduction This week The Times-Advocate launches another forward step in the enlargement of the paper from seven to eight columns per page. This is necessary because of increased advertising, a need for more room for news and be­ cause younger men with new ideas and ambitions are not con­ tent to stand still. After fifty years of service in the same office, I have decided to heed the motto, “Enjoy your­ self, it is later than you think’’. This does not mean that I am retiring entirely but I have al­ ready shifted most of the re­ sponsibility upon my two sons, Robert and Don, who, I am proud to say, have chosen of their own free will and accord to carry on what I have enjoyed for so many years. I have been asked to write a column each week, to be a free lance as it were, with reminis­ cences and jottings on life as I see it, and I hope to make it interesting to at least some of our older readers. This week, with the organiza­ tion of a Hospital Auxiliary and the tearing down of an old land­ mark on the Carling property, I have chosen to reminisce on the Carling family.* * >l< * The new South Huron Hospit­ al which is now well on the way to completion, is situated on one half of a town block in the very heart of Exeter, and will be one of which the residents of Exeter and community might well be proud. Few municipalities have had the opportunity of acquiring a site so central, so spacious, with a main entrance so impos­ ing. Early History The history of the Carling property dates back to the early days of Exeter when the pio- TIMES Go By iftiiiiiiiiiiiitiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinti 50 YEARS AGO Mr. John Manning, who sold his butcher business last week to Mr. Frank Woods, changed his mind and purchased it back again the next day. The Crediton Flax Mill finish­ ed the season’s threshing this week. Mr. Hannon, of Union, has been engaged by Mr, Miller in the harness department of his Hensail business. Mr. John Moore, who has been in the West for several months, returned home this week. Mr. Robert Sanders was on a recent duck shooting expedition on the St. Clair Flats. Mrs. Brown, of Exeter North, has purchased the dwelling own­ ed by Mr. Neil, on the corner or Nelson and William Strdets and will move therein shortly. owners of the Exetei’ Saw Mill and Lumber Company that the partnership was to be dissolved. 15 YEARS AGO The seventy-fifth anniversary of James Street United Church Was celebrated with special ser­ vices at the church Sunday last. The Huron Presbytery of the United Church recommended that magistrates cancel driving permits for lengthy periods of time held by offenders in traffic mishaps in view of the increas­ ing number of motor accidents in recent months. The entire shore line of Jpper- wash Beach, from Kettle. fPoint to Port Frank, will he 'taken ovei’ by the Ontario Department of Lands and Forests and im­ proved for public use. More than 200 new hydro con- 25 YEARS AGO sumers were added to the Exe­ tei’ area this year. Your Minister Speaks Soldiers For Christ By REV- E Church of God Cxeter Times Established 1873 Amalgamated 1921 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, Dost 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, 1952 — 2,534 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Canada, in advance, $3.00 a year United States, in advance, $4.00 a year • Single Copies Each X Melvih Southcott - Publishers - Robert Southcott A number of young men, who went West on the harvesters’ excursion have returned home. Among them are Lloyd Parsons, Arthur Frayne, Oscar Tuckey, Robert Turnbull, Harry Coates, George Moir, Alex Rhode, Stan­ ley Mitchell and Keith McLaren. Mr. and Mrs. Quinn, Bowman- ville, have moved into the farm recently purchased from E. Kestlo on the second concession, Usborne. The Hospital Aid Society has been organized in Exeter and for their first objective have undertaken to equip a bedroom at the Exeter General Hospital. Officers' are Mrs. W. J. Heaman, Mrs, H. C. Rivers, Miss Mildred Harvey and Miss Blanche Senior, A notice was given by Robert Gillies and Luther Penhale, co- 1O YEARS AGO Fred Dawson, of Usborne, leads the County of Huron in the number of sales during the third Victory Loan Campaign. Mr. and Mrs. William Moodie, of Usborne, celebrated their gol­ den wedding anniversary Mon­ day. Mr. G. Lawson is moving in the near future from Ann Street into the residence of Mr. E. M. Dignan. Fire of an unknown origin completely destroyed the house owned by the late Owen Geiger in Hensail Saturday evening. The dwelling was unoccupied, Mr, and Mrs. A, Smith and family having moved out the Thursday* before the fire. neers, mostly Devonshire people, came to the Huron tract and hewed out for themselves homes from the virgin forest. It was in 1843 that Isaac Car­ ling came to Exeter from Lon­ don where the Carling family first settled after coming out from England. Mr. Carling start­ ed a tannery and if one dug- deep enough near the Tuckey Transport office he would find remains of the old tanbark. This developed into- no small venture as at one time there were nine­ teen on the payroll. Along with the tannery the Carlings operated a general store. What was at one time the Carling store is now occupied by Beavers Hardware, the Bell Tele­ phone office and Jack Smith’s Jewelry. A large archway divid­ ed the grocery department from the dry goods side. It was a family store where customers not only did then’ shopping but made the occasion a friendly visit. A large wood stove with a welcoming fire usually found a number of old cronies surround­ ing it with someone sitting on the proverbial cracker barrel discussing the issues of the day. Exeter’s Fii’St Reeve Iu 1873 when Exeter was in­ corporated as a village Isaac Carling was the first reeve. As reeve he served on the county council. He- also represented South Huron in parliament. No wonder that the Carling store wag practically the centre of the Conservative party for many years when the business was operated by Thomas B. and Wil­ liam J. Carling as partners. When a newcomer came to town W. J.’s first interest was to find out his politics. Counter-Account System Merchandising in those days was not streamlined as it is to­ day. The farmers brought their butter, eggs, poultry, dried ap­ ples, etc. to the store to trade for nierchandise. Usually a credit i note was given for merchandise ise and a counter-account system of financing was adopted and a final reckoning was made once a year. But the purchaser was never reasonably certain of obtaining twelve strictly fresh eggs when he purchased a dozen. Butter would be brought from the cellar in a roll or lump. 'The would-be purchaser was often handed a small stick or would use his thumb-nail to scrape a small bit of butter to test the quality. Not alf thq butter was fit f3r human consumption. On one occasion we were in a farm home when the lady of the house complained that a certain quantity of eggs that had been brought in that day were not good. The man stated that he hall intended them for the store. They had been gathered from a nest on which a broody hen had been sitting. On another occa­ sion a lady came into a store where we were and asked for a dozen brown eggs, whereupon the clerk handed her a bag and asked her to' pick them out. She proceed to Dick twelve of the biggest eggs she could find. Another practice at Christmas was the gift to the customer —Please turn to Page 3 | Pastor, We are iviug in a day when we hear much about wars and rumours of wars but the end is not yet. And when we think of war we think of soldiers, some drafted and others that volun­ teer for service. In the Christian army we have much the same set-up, some are willing and others have to be drafted into doing service for Christ.- The Apostle Paul says: “What shall we say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?” What a precious thought to know the Lord is for us of we love Him and keep His commandment. Not only is -He for us but has promised to pro­ tect His own for the Psalmist says: “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most high, shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: My God; in Him will I trust.” There is no greater satisfac­ tion than being a volunteer for Jesus—a soldier of the cross. When we realize what Go’d has done for mankind, “1-Ie that spared not his own son but de­ livered Him up for us all, how shall we not with him also freely give us all things?” More Than Conquerors - “Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us. Not only conquerors but more than conquerors because He . laid down His life that we might live.” When we become soldiers for Jgsus we are instructed to dress for the occasion. We would not expect a young man to go out in the service of his Queen and country unless he was equipped for battle. Neither are we ex­ pected to go on the battlefield for our Lord unless we, too, have prepared ourselves. For God has commanded us to put on the whole armour of God, that we may be able to with­ stand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Therefore,, having our loins girt about with truth, and hav­ ing on the breast plate of right­ eousness, and your feet shod with the .preparation of the gos­ pel of peace; above all taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked' And take the helmet of Salva­ tion,. and the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God. After putting on the whole armour of God we then realize how much of us is protected. Our feet have been shod with the gospel, our loins girted in truth, our breast protected with God’s righteousness and our head with the helmet of salva- . WATTAM | Grand Bend | tion and, above all, the shield of faith for every occasion. But God lias never protected his warrior’s back. Therefore Jet us submit ourselves unto God and resist the devil and he will flee from us. But let us always re­ member to submit ourselves unto God first, before we at­ tempt to resist the devil, Must Forsake All Not only does a soldier of the cross dress for the occasion, but he must forsake all for Christ. Let us listen to the testimony of the Apostle" Paul again when he says: “But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. Yea, doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,” My comrade in the army of Jesus, have you made some re­ striction whereby you are hold­ ing back? If so, the Lord says any man who puts his hand to the plough and turns back is not fit for the Kingdom of God. Therefore, endure hardness as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. Fight the good fight of faith. Lay hold of eternal life, where unto thou are also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. Therefore,, soldiers of the cross, we have every advantage to win the battle against sin and the devil. Let us go forward in the name pf Jesus, holding our banner -high and if God be for us, who can be against us? Praise his dear name. There is victory in Jesus. Remembering to keep ourselves unspotted from the world for the scripture saith: “No man that warreth entangl- eth himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who hath chose him to be a soldier.” Before The Throne Then, after the battle, the homecoming. Let us remember we are just warriors passing through. Someday we will be be­ fore the throne of God, and serving Him day and night in His temple. “And he that sit- teth on the throne shall dwell among them.” “They shall hunger no more. Neither thirst anymore, neither shall the sun light on them nor any heat; for the lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of water and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.” My dear r eaders, are you hungry? Thirsty? Weary? or sorrowful and heartbroken? Jesus is your only answer for I-Ie says: “Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden- ed and I will give you rest.” News From Our NEIGHBORS Quiet Evening Hallowe’en evening, last Fri­ day night, passed off very nicely and somewhat quiet around town, as the next morning show­ ed little signs of the usual pranks committed. A few win­ dows received their baptism of soapings, but this just helped to wash off the summer grime that had accumulated. The usual up­ turning of building and removal of anything not stationary, was •not in evidence. The various organizations of town deserve much credit in keeping the minds of youth occupied elsewhere on this evening than going around playing tricks. (Zurich Herald) Form New Lions" Club Receiving congratulations from club members from all parts of this zone Monkton Lions- Club was officially welcomed into Lions International last Thursday night when their newly-elected- president, Robert Blackwell, received the ’“charter of authority for their club. The presentation was made by Vic . • Dinnin of Zurich, District Gover­ nor. (Mitchell Advocate) Plan Cornerstone Laying’ This year in Clinton, Remem­ brance Day will have a special significance to all members of the Canadian .Legion, No. 140, Clinton Branch. On Tuesday, No­ vember 11, which was' declared a full holiday in Clinton, by Mayor G. W. Nott, the members of the local Legion plan to lay the cornerstone of the Legion Hall, now rapidly nearing com­ pletion. The public is cordially invited to this service, and to view the building itself after­ ward. (Clinton News-Record) Clare Westcott Elected To Young P.C. Executive Clare Westcott, Seaforth and Toronto, was this week elected to the executive of the Young Progressive Conservative Associ­ ation of Ontario. Mr. Westcott was elected to the post of second vice-president Tuesday, first day of the association’s two-day con­ vention. (Huron Expositor) HUBERT ‘•He sure needed them—bit'ME three times last week.”