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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1952-12-04, Page 2THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 4, 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. HIT THE JACKPOT THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 4, 1952 SHOP AT HOME THIS CHRISTMAS Make Christmas A Community One Don’t Blame The Farmer Who can blame the farmer for wish­ ing to control production of food to keep prices up ? There are many who cry: “Don’t cut the production 'when there are millions hungry throughout the world! We must . produce all we can and ship our surplusses to those in needy countries.” A noble thought but who will pay? Will labor or industry subsidize the farmer for his losses because of surplusses. Ha! Perish the thought! Labor and industry look after labor and industry. Both of these powerful groups in the Canadian economy use methods to keep their revenue high. Why shouldn’t the farmer ? Indeed^ it appears cruel to cut pro­ duction of food when food is so greatly needed in other parts of the world. But it is not the responsibility of the farmer alone to feed the hungry—it is the nation’s. It is the whole nation’s benefit to see that the needy of the world are fed. Why should the nation ask the farmer to do it? | This country is spending billions of dollars on defense equipment for other na­ tions. From the government’s standpoint this is not only to contribute to defense but also build up our industrial might. But are we sacrificing our foremost industry—agriculture—to build up our sec­ ondary industry ? Why not contribute more food to the cause of world peace? And less equipment? We. can do this more efficiently, less ex­ pensively and to the advantage- of our greatest industry. Should Prove Popular The first of a series of Sunday Night Concerts in Exeter will be held this Sun­ day, December 8, with the Huronia Male Chorus as the featured artists. Sponsored jointly by the Exeter Recrea­ tion Council and the Beta Sigma Phi Sor­ ority, these concerts will be held every two weeks during the winter season. Outstand­ ing musicians from the area will be pre­ sented for the enjoyment of residents. This is the first attempt to present a series of musical recreation programs in Exeter but the enthusiasm with which the idea is being greeted would indicate the concerts ■ will be popular. Everyone from the district is invited. * * * * Note And Comment It’s time to sharpen up those skates. The new artificial ice arena will soon be ready fox* action. Hundreds of people have been visiting the redecorated rink these last few weeks, watching the progress eagerly. * * * Don’t forget to send in your contribu­ tion for those Christmas Seals. It’s money well contributed. And if you’ve got some loose change drop it into those cans with -the red cross on them. They’re in all the local stores. # * * * An Ontario-wide crack-down on speed­ ers with rigid enforcement of the 50 m.p.h. speed limit on all Ontario highways was ordered last week by the Deputy - Com­ missioner of the Ontario Provincial Police. An excellent move, but why not take it in the summer time when traffic is at its worst?* * * * A senator from Quebec says that if every Canadian paid his share, income "taxes could be reduced by 40 per cent. He states workers pay their share of taxes because they are deducted at the source. There are some who try all possible ways to avoid paying income tax. “I would even say they attempt to defraud the govern­ ment. They do not realize that if they don't pay them their neighbor has to pay. Failure to pay one’s income tax is not only an injustice, it is theft,” the senator con­ tends. Every once in a while during this Christmas shopping period, you may hear a man or woman remark: “Just see what I got in the city! Isn’t it lovely? And you see how much I saved!” Foi- shame! You who are buying your Christmas presents—the clothing, the home comforts, the jewellery, the things to'eat and to adorn—did you ever stop to think what “end of the rope” you are pulling7 when you spend your money out of town. Those “city” pennies are bad pennies. They never come back to show proof of the good for which they were minted— so far as we are concerned—we people of this community. Also, do you ever stop to think of the extra cost of the things you buy outside of your town, such as the express or freight charges or your own personal transporta­ tion fares ? Then there’s doubtful value, possible loss or injury to merchandise so bought, difficult exchange or service-— things to be considered, if you’re wise. Shop at home, where you will be served by friends and neighbors . . . where you will be served best, because your salespeople know you! Shop at home because you save time and money—and still can obtain almost anything and everything that’s available anywhere else. Shop at home because you are sup­ porting the merchants who are supporting YOU . . . through their interest in better schools . . . better churches . . . better pub­ lic services. For the pennies spent at home are the pennies that multiply in inestimable figures — they circulate, * create business, add wealth to your community. And you are interested in your com­ munity, aren’t you ?* * * * Public Opinion The biggest problem facing this com­ munity is school accommodation. It has been indicated that" the district high school and the Exeter Public School, both recently built, will be inadequate for - the estimated enrolments of next year and of the years to cpme. Both boards are considering the con­ struction of additions to the schools to ac­ commodate the increase. In the case of the public school, a building in the west ward is being considered. The expense of any construction will add considerably to the already high debenture debt of the community. Some advocate the procurement of temporary quarters to straddle .the situa­ tion during this “emergency period”. The fallacy in this thinking is that the indica­ tions are this is not an “emergency period” but one of considerable duration. School authorities indicate enrolments will keep on increasing at least ten years. This estimate is substantiated, generally at least, by the 1951 census report which shows that in Huron county the youngest age-group, zero to five years, is the largest of all groups. The trend is shown thus: 0-5 years, 5,798; 5-10 years, 4,439; 10-15 years, 3,624. Is there any escape from construction? Can the so-oalled “frills”—the gymtoriums, the libraries, the cafeteria, etc.—be con­ verted into classrooms satisfactorily? Or can we afford to construct and save these extras, considered by some essentials of modern education ? These questions, of course, cannot be answered without complete investigation or consideration of all the factors. This newspaper suggests that all the facts of these problems be put before the public by both schools before action is tak­ en or contracts are let. We recommend that, in both cases, public meetings be called at which the problem, the proposals, the costs are pre­ sented to the “papas who pay”. For our part, we shall attempt to pre­ sent the facts as they appear, believing the problem is one every citizen should con­ sider. Windsor Star < % S’Sr^ .V § y-'A5-’ __ vW Jottings By J. M. S. r? W# w Flax Tales - Trucking History Last week I started to write more in a few hours than I earn- about what is taking place in Exeter North and before I was aware of it I had run out of space but not out of material to write about. For many years a flax-mill flourished in Exeter North. The mill was first owned by Charles Dorwood, then Jack Sweitzer and finally by’Owen Geiger, of Hensail. Joseph Davis, now en­ joying a well-earned rest, was the manager for many years. He doesn’t look like a man, who, with his partner, will shortly celebrate the sixty-third an­ niversary of their wedding. Flax-pulling was popular em­ ployment for boys and girls, as well as older men and women, to earn some extra cash during the summer holidays. Odd jobs were not any too plentiful In those days. Youngsters today earn ed in a week at flax-pulling. I was among the smallest to crawl out of bed and be ready with my lunch all wrapped to catch the wagon at seven a.m. and drive several miles over rough dusty roads to the flax field. There were fifteen minutes morning and afternoon to grab a snack and rest from a back-breaking job. We would leave the field at six, drive home for a hot meal and then to the dam for a swim and then home to bed to be ready for the next morning. The first year I got twenty cents for the day’s work and the second and last year for me in the flax field I received the handsome sum of thirty-five cents. But flax-pulling did not prove to be a financial success for me as I contracted a beauti­ ful dose of poison ivy, that cost much more than I received in pay and ended my flax-pulling days. Flax-pulling was sometimes done by the acre for which the puller received four to five dollars. At one time during the war as; high as twenty-five dollars an acre was paid. After pulling the flax,came the spreadin g and finally the pro- cessing. But flax-pulling wasn't all tiiniHiiiHiHiiiitiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinniiiiiiiiniiiiiHiiiniiifiiiiiiiiHiHi As the "TIMES" Go By iititititiHii'fiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiitiiuiiiiituiitttfitiiiiiiliiiHiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiii 50 YEARS AGO Miss Helen Moir, of Colorado, is at her home in Hensall for the winter. Last Tuesday, Crediton’s flax mill proprietors were ready for the winter’s work and when the whistle blew at 1 p.m. and ma­ chinery was started, although all workers were present, they re­ fused to begin work until they found out what wages would be paid for their work. Finally, because an under­ standing could not be reached beween proprietors and workers, the workers left and went home and the mill was closed tempor­ arily. Mr. Jean Ke^feel, foreman of the Sutherland - Innes Works here, received word last Week that the company has decided to move this branch to .St. Thomas in- May next year. Messrs. N. D. Hurdon and James Beer, after a successful rabbit hunt in the vicinity of Whitechurch, returned home on Saturday. They bagged twenty- five rabbits and a partridge. Mr. Louis Fisher, Dashwood, has returned home after spend­ ing some time in the West. 15 YEARS AGO Returning home at the supper hour Saturday evening, Miss Jean Sheere surprised and rout­ ed with extraordinary bravery, two sneak thieves that were ran­ sacking the home. Four addition­ al homes along the highway between Exeter and Clinton were entered and robbed the same evening. Stories of deer in the vicinity of Exeter were verified when Miss Leilla Mollard brought to th Times-Advocate a snapshot of a deer taken on their farm, third concession of Stephen, Thursday of last week. Mr. W. G. Turnbull, of Exeter, an exchange teacher in England, had the honor of being presented jo their majesties, the King and Queen, at a reception recently. Mr. and Mrs. G. Layton will leave next. week to spend the winter in Florida. Your Minister Speaks Jesus The Host... Z/Come And Seezz By Rev. G, G. BURTON Centralia United Church Ufyt Exeter ®ime£h&tibocate Times Established 1878 Amalgamated 1»24 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 CTWNA Member of the Audit Bureau of Circulation Paid-in-Advance Circulation as of March, 1952 —* 2,534 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Canada, in advance, $8.00 a year —* United States, In advance, $4.00 a year Single Copies Each I. Melvin Southcott - Publishers • Robert Southcott 25 YEARS AGO Mrs. Albert Harness has pur­ chased the residence of Miss Gorle on William Street and is moving from the residence he recently rented from Mrs. Rus­ sell. Over $800 was realized from a fowl supper held in James Street Church recently. Eire of undetermined origin in the barn of Earl McEwen, of London road, completely de­ stroyed the building and its con­ tents, valued at between $2,000 and $3,000 Wednesday night. Mr, John Shute, of near Kirk­ ton, had a successful barn rais­ ing Wednesday last to replace the One destroyed by fire re­ cently. 10 YEARS AGO Mr. and Mrs. William Dearing celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with their family at home this week. The following were elected by acclamation to Hensall council: James Parkins, A. W. Kerslake, Fred Smallacombe and Ed. Fink. Miss Dorothy Ratz, of Shipka, has taken a position With Mr. E. R. Guenther at the Dashwood Post Office. The Hurondale W.I. recently reported sending five boxes to boys serving overseas. . Mrs. B. Tuckey was elected president of Main Street Eve­ ning Auxiliary for the coming year. Mrs. C. Mason was named to head the Caven Presbyterian Church Congregational Cl rcl© < work for many jokes were play­ ed. Mr. Davis recalls the time when “the women on the wagon ganged up on the driver, re­ lieved him of his pants, threw them out of the wagon and had a good laugh as he trudged back after them in his shirt-tail. I recall that on one occasion we were promised a treat on the way home if we suceeded in finishing the field before quit­ ting time. On the way home the wagon pulled up at the Khiva Hotel and a bucket of beer was brought out and served with a tin dipper. There was some fuss when the news spread around town. Now nearing completion in Exeter North and almost ready for occupancy is a large quonset building that has been erected by the Exeter Coach Lines, Limi­ ted, for the Guenther-Tuckey Transports, Limited. These two companies are now creating an activity in Exeter North that has not been known since the days when the Verity’s- first built their foundry there, and a Pres­ byterian church and a Catholic church ministered to the relig­ ious needs of the community. The new building is 50 x 120 feet with a large loading plat­ form down the entire length and with offices in the front of the building. Considerable drainage was necessary before building operations began and almost four hundred loads of gravel have been drawn in for levelling and building up the roadway as the trucks go in the north end of the building and out the south. Situated well back off the highway there should be no traffic problem. This new set-up brings to­ gether the Guenther and the Tuckey Transports under the direction of B. W. Tuckey and the whole transport business will be operated from this new lo­ cation. Adjoining the new building are the buildings formerly used by the Guenther Transport, Ltd. They will now be used by he Exeter Coach Lines, Limited, under EarL. R. Guenther, has taken over the school busses and the bus transportation business and^, are now operating nine busses and a motor Vehicle. Mr. Guenther, after thirty- three years of an exceedingly active life, has decided to take things easier, but will still have sufficient duties to keep the average man busy. He is, at present, the postmaster at Dash­ wood; operates the mail and passenger bus from Exeter to Grand Bend and carries the* mail to and from the Exeter post office to the railway depot. Mr. Guenther served in the First Great War. He arrived home from overseas March 31, 1010, and on April 14 the same year he took over the business ——Please turn to Page 3 How happy are we, when opr dearest come to spend a day of fellowship With us. Every pre­ paration is made to make the gathering, a real blessing in heart and mind. Lonliness has a depressing ef­ fect on the spirit and character. Helpful company is uplifting and a tonic to the soul. Jesus came to do his Father’s will by calling men into the circle of his wondrous friend­ ship, "Follow me," he said, and those young fishermen forsook their boats and nets and walked with him. Found The Messiah Matthew left his counting house and jotted down the prec­ ious words which he uttered. Andrew called Peter and said, “We have found the Messiah," which means Christ. And the two disciples heard him speak and they followed Jesus. Jesus turned and beheld them following and saith unto them, What seek ye?’’, and they said unto him, "Rabbi (which is to say, being interpreted, Master) where abidest Thou?” He said unto them, "Come and See.” They came, therefore, saw where he abode and they stayed with him that day. In our modern speech, we would say: They remained and spent that day with him. Show me one’s companions, and I have a very good idea what kind of person one will likely become. Among Crowd On many occasions, we note, that Jesus was found right iu the midst of the crowd. John the Baptist loved the desert places. In appearance he was a part of the desert himself —Jesus, however, loved the city, the lakeside and the towns. He was found among the common people, mingling with them. He was an outdoor man and slept often in the open. Up early for prayer, and down by t he beach watching for the return of the fishermen and inquiring of the catch. He loved the children and was at home among’ them. He laughed and played with them. The abundant life of which he so energetically pro­ claimed, in well chosen words, was evident in his whole deport­ ment. "Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”* ‘Learn of me’ — what an appeal to the youth of that age. Exhilarating Experience Spending a day with Jesus was no doubt an exhilarating ex­ perience. One man called in all the tax- gatherers he could find to greet him. The authorities found fault because of the kind of company he kept. Even those who were sent to catch him in his’ words, said, "Never man spoke like this man.” What a word is this! He speaks with authority. One army captain' said, "I am not worthy that Thou shouldest come under ray roof — but say the word and my servant will be healed. Such' was his faith in this great physician. Greatest Blessing The greatest blessing of fellow­ ship after all, is the greeting of each other—the extended hand­ shake, the listening ear, the face- to-face talk and the awakened mind and* heart. _ The better fellowship, the highest and most distinguished, is to sit at the feet of Jesus and listen to his words of life. What a day Peter and Andrew had. Jesus was the host that day and they were the guests. What an opportunity, looking into those clear eyes of his, hearing his gracious words and walking in companionship along the way. Hearts Did Burn Surely their hearts did burn within them while he spoke to them — such words as these: "I am come that ye might have life.” "Ye are the light of the world,” "Let your light shine before men.” "Think not that I am come to destroy, but to fulfil.” Could Peter ever forget the conversation lie ’“heard •— par­ ticularly when Jesus rebuked him. How Would We Act If the Master came and knocked on our doors, would we recognize him? How would we act in his presence? The intellectual Greeks came to him, and with their discerning minds, failed to see him as he really was. All the ages cannot exhaust his personality. All the races cannot wholly know him. The more you know him the more there is to learn of him. It may be they were too hear to see his greatness. Peter' didn’t seem to reach the zenith of his power until Jesus had gone away. Then, perhaps, he reflected all the more. Down Ou Knees What would our officials of societies, departments of govern­ ments and leaders in education say or do if Jesus walked into their places of assembly. Some person has said that if Shakespeare suddenly appeared in a hall were many notable educationalists were gathered, they would doubtless bow their heads, but if Jesus were to make an appearance they would all get down on their knees. As a host, I believe Jesus would say, "Now don’t be alarm­ ed. Feel perfectly at home.” He would be natural. He would tell us not to worry. As a guest he would not request any more than the rest of the family. We would doubtless remember his visit all our lives. We would love him to come back again. Take Keen Interest His interest would center in your work, the welfare of your children. The sick and sorrowful would receive particular atten­ tion. Our conversation no doubt would be- in-keeping with such an important guest. Wliat, would our mayors, •councillors lawyers, preachers, teachers, and farmers do with him in our modern day if he suddenly appeared at their places of activity? Tennyson could say: "Strong, Son of God immortal love.” Commands Men No personality we know of, which commands men as Jesus. Purest among the mighty, might-, iest among the pure, whose pierced hand has lifted empires from their foundations, has turn­ ed the stream of history from its channel, and still guides the ages. Jesus is never out of date. He is humanity’s eternal con­temporary. Emerson said, "Only One who knew the worth of man.” Jesus lifts our conception of duty “I say unto you.” He stands at the moral summit of the centuries. 1-Ie creates a new con­ ception of destiny. He transcends his environment and limitations. -Bible Story Best Charles Dickens when asked what was the most touching story in literature answered “The Story of the Prodigal Son.” Coleridge, when asked what was the richest passage in all literature replied “The Beati­ tudes.” Pilate even called him “The man without a fault.” When Jesus is left out of one’s life, for whatever reason, the value of the world goes down. Chip! Corner Stone To the Architect — He is the Chief Corner Stone. To the Carpenter •—■ He is the Door. To the Farmer —r- He is the Sower. To the Geologist — He is the Rock of Ages. To .the Sinner — He is the Lamb of God that taketh away the Sins of the World To the Christian —■ He is the Son of the Living GOd, the Sav­ iour, the Redeemer and Lord. Christ asks of us our whole ' personality and life — Christ stands between us and ruined character. We need to see no man save Jesus only. JASPER By Simpkins Maclean’s Magazine “You are determined, aggressive and a bear for work.”