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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1953-07-02, Page 2Page 2 THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JULY 2, 1953 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, JULY 2, 1953 Safely! What About Exeter? Safety drives are being conducted in many other communities. These campaigns are effective in reducing traffic accidents. By various means, cars are checked on many safety points to ensure that no me­ chanical failure may cause an accident. The campaigns impress upon drivers the necessity of keeping ears in good condition and the ever-present need for safer conduct of vehicles. Every town should have a safety drive. What about Exeter? * * * * Good Policy? Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent's visit in Huron County was a pleasant and cordial one. He made many friends with his folksy coninit nts and personal salutations. j The prime minister is a human, kindly ; person who enjoys meeting children and i speaking congenially with elders. The faculty of Mr. St, Laurent is ac- ; claimed by political observers as one of the powerful vote-getting forces for the Liberal party. And the observers are no doubt right. However, we wonder’ if this type of electioneering is good for democracy. At election time every citizen is supposed to consider and debate the issues and policies that will guide the future of the nation. The Prime Minister, above all, should be inter­ ested in those issues. He apparently is not— at least, he seldom discusses them. Mr. St. Laurent’s numerous non-political speeches and friendly greetings do not give citizens the opportunity to learn about their country and its government. Even though his intentions may be worthy, he is discouraging people from discussing the controversies of the elections. His campaign appears to be based on showing himself as a popular man, rather than as a capable leader of his coun­ try.Sfc & ■X* No Other Time? A county newspaper recently published a detailed explanation of the reasons why the election was called for August 10. The editorial was actually a reprint of a message sent out by an Ottawa public relations firm. The lengthy article goes to great pains in an attempt to show that there was no other choice for the vote. One wonders how any other election was ever held on another date. Lets Keep The Figure Low Published on the front page this week is our record of traffic “progress”. The fi- a *‘It really hurts his pride to be taken out of a game” Jottings By J.M.S. Recalls Early Newspaper Days gures show a comparison between the num­ ber of accidents last year and this year in our area. It’s hardly necessary to point out that the purpose of the chart is to show what “progress” we're making in our efforts to drive more safely and save more lives and limbs. It’s obvious, too, that we’re hoping the ’53 figures will be lower than last year’s. Figures, unfortunately, are poor de­ scriptive symbols. They don’t tell us about people being mangled to death in twisted steel, of pain and horror, of permanent in­ jury, of lengthy suffering, of financial losses, of all the terrible repercussions of accidents. They’re just an indication of how many times these unnecessary things occur. Actually, the figures show how foolish-■ we all are to drive carelessly. They show us how stupid we are to travel too fast, to be a little reckless, to flirt with danger. Although none of us want to cause an accident, the figures show lots of us do. All of us who don’t drive the way we should make the figures grow. To keep the figures down, we must drive better. Summer brings a tremendous increase in the volume of motor vehicle travel and with it, greater hazards of the road. To cope with this situation, we all must make con­ scious efforts to improve our driving. By doing so, we can keep the figures lower. * a «• •» Who Knows? The ordinary men and women of demo­ cratic countries must wonder what goes on in the minds of international statesmen and what transpires in the realm of international relations. The Korean situation has us baffled. The United Nations banded together to stop aggression in this Asiatic country and, pre­ sumably, to punish the aggressor. Now, after three years of fighting, it wants to leave the situation in almost exactly the same mess in which it started. Although top military commanders in Korea claim the allies can drive the enemy out of the northern half of the country to unite it into one free nation, the statesmen say “No, we mustn’t do that—we would hurt the aggressor’s feelings”. Who can blame Syngman Rhee, presi­ dent of South Korea, for opposing such a disastrous settlement? Who could blame all the allied soldiers for revolting at such a miserable reward for their hard-fought serv­ ices ? A lot of people would like to know what is behind these complicated inter­ national relations. As the "TIMES" Go By {iiiiiiiHiHitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimminmHninmmimiiiiitniiiipiiinttimni) 50 YEARS AGO On Tuesday evening the James St. parsonage was open for hundreds of citizens to see a rare and beautiful Night Blooming Cerus. Dr. and Mrs. Hannon take special pride in raising these' plqnts and once had a blossom 33 inches in cir­ cumference. Mr. James Snell who takes pride in his early vegetable garden, was surprised on viewing his garden, to find his patch of early potatoes had been dug and stolen in the early dawn. Mr, H. N. Anderson, who has been principal of the public school for the past two years, has tendered his resignation to the Board. He will leave soon for the Soo and will take up an­ other occupation. Mr. R. Bissett, of London, wheeled here on Saturday and spent Sunday at the home of his mother, Mrs. J. Bissett, Huron St. Rev. R. Millyard preached his last sermon as pastor of Main JSt. Methodist Church, on Sunday ‘last. 25 YEARS AGO Robert Berry, ex-reeve of Blanshard township, died in Vic­ toria Hospital, from blood poison­ ing as a result of stepping on a rusty nail. He was active in political circles and a director of Kirkton Agricultural Society. Exeter is preparing for a big Domnion Day celebration on Monday which will begin with a street parade, followed by a pat­ riotic program, ball games and horse races at the fair ground. Miss Madeline Dearing, Clinton School of Commerce graduate, has accepted a position as steno­ grapher at McClary’s head office, London. Miss Olive Quance, of Toronto, formerly of Exeter, left last week for a two months tour of the British Isles and the battlefields of France. The first floral display of the Exeter Horticultural Society, held in the windows of Mr. B. W. F. Beavers, attracted flower lovers. The exhibit was prepared by Mr. William Ward. . 15 YEARS AGO I.O.O.F. and Exeter Branch of the Canadian Legion observed Decoration Day at the Exeter cemetery on Sunday. Flowering plants and flags were placed on the graves of departed members. Members of Lebanon Forest Lodge A.F. and A.M. and visitors from Hensail attended the morn­ ing service at Thames Road United Church on Sunday. The Rev. W. Mair, a member of the order, preached the sermon. Rev. R. C- Copeland was in­ ducted into his new charge at Main St. United Church. In a contest sponsored by the town council, Lions Club and business men of Exeter, a young woman to be known as “Miss Exeter,’’ will be selected to rep­ resent the town at “Old Home Week’’ in London early in Aug­ ust. About 25 young women have been nominated and the winner will be selected by ballot. Each 250 spent in the stores, entitles the purchaser to a vote. 1O YEARS AGO July 1 passed off quietly in Exeter, There wasn’t the usual amount of traveling due to gas rationing. On June 30 the ladies of the Exeter Branch of the Red Cross met in the kitchen of James St. United Church and made 104 pounds of strawberry jam. In a few days they will be making gooseberry jam. At the regular meeting of the Public School board, resignations of Miss J. Cole and Mrs. H. Elliot were accepted. Exeter branch of the Canadian Canners commenced canning of peas in their new building this week. New equipment will in­ crease speed of operations from 18 to 20 per cent. Members of Zion Young Peoples and the congregation made presentations to Rev. W. E. Aidworth prior to his leaving for his new charge in St. Marys. NEIGHBORS You Could Be Killedi JMlilllHIIIH III M HIH1 tllllll HH III II IlHIilil I lllll < *■• *11 HI Illi News From Our Speed Is Biggest Traffic Killer* Speed takes thousands of lives in highway accidents every year. Speed causes the majority of serious accidents. If we want to reduce the traffic toll, we’ve got th Stop speeding. If we exceed speed limits, we are poor drivers. We are a menace to ourselves and to everyone who must share streets and highways with Us. Let’s Stop Speeding! Tlmen 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’ Mall, Post Office Department, Ottawa Member of the Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association Member of the Ontario-Quebec Division of the OWN A Member Of the Audit Bureau of Circulation Phid-ih-Advance Circulation as of March, 1953 —- 2,494 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Canada, in advance, $8.00 a year — United States, to advance, $4.00 a year single Copies 7? Each X Melvin Southcott * Publishers - Robert Southcott New Policeman Former night constable Ralph D. Chisholm, of Clinton, has been engaged to succeed Lyle McEwen as chief of police in Mitchell. His duties will com­ mence shortly. He had only been in Clinton for two months, after spending two years with the Provincial Police. (Mitchell Advocate) Dr. H. A. Kellerman Dies Rev, Dr. H. Arthur Kellerman, one of the most outstanding ministers of the Evangelical United Brethren Church, died on Sunday at his home in Kitchener in his sixty-seventh year. He had been ailing for some time. He was District Superintendent for 18 years, and held many promin­ ent offices in the church. A son of the late -Mr. and Mrs. George Kellerman, Dashwood, graduat­ ing from North Central College, Naperville, Ill., in 1911 and from Evangelical Theological Semin­ ary, Naperville, in 1914. He re­ ceived his honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity in 19 41. Sur­ viving -are his wife, a son Dwight, Waterloo, and three daughters, Jean, a missionary in Tokyo. (Zurich Herald) Receives Appointment The official confirmation of the appointment of C. E. “Jim” Brophey, of Parkhill, to the chairmanship of Education and Leadership Training for the en­ tire Region Number Five, was made known at the National Convention of the Junior Cham­ ber of Commerce at Bigwin Inn this week. Region Five includes 43 Cliambers of Commerce in Central and Western Ontario. Rls duties will include the con­ struction and implementation of the educational and leadership training programs for all these chambers. (Parkhill Gazette) father’s Day X new way of observing Father’s Day was tried by six young couples of a town in Hu­ ron County this year. The fathers remained home and took care of the children, while the mothers spent a quiet weekend as guests of one of the mothers at the summer cottage. (Seaforth News) Move To New School Teachers and pupils in Sea­ forth’s new public school, ac­ cording to a ■, member of the Board, are “well pleased’’ with their surroundings. All grades now occupy the new building re­ cently turned over to the 'Board by the architects. In moving the pupils into the school during the last Weeks of the current school* year, the Board believed a period of familiarization with the new school for the pupils at the end of the present term would tend to promote a quicker resumption of studies next September. i (Huron Expositor) Record Crowd The iswelteriil^ Vvecither of Saturday last with the continu­ ing sunny weather on Sunday brought a record crowd of bath­ ers to the grounds of the Stone Town Quarry swimming pool. It is estimated that more than 800 passed through the turnstile, of Which more than 600 were cash admissions and the remainder were season ticket-holders. Mrs. Norma Benner who is in charge of the refreshment booth, reports that the booth had a record take for the weekend, higher than any such period last summer. (St. Marys Journal-Argils) Stomach Trouble 1 “What's the matter with you?” asked an officer of a private who reported sick. “I’ve got a pain in my abdo­ men,” said the private. “Your abdomen!” exclaimed the officer, “You mean your stomach. Don't yo.u know that ohly second lieutenants have ab­ domens?” I have jqst finished reading “Ink On My Fingers” by J. IL Crapston, of Midland, who spent 56 years in Canadian journalism. For 22 years he was editor of The Star Weekly and afterwards for 12 years he was publisher of The Midland Free Press Herald. The book was published in May and I received it as a father’s day gift. It is to men like J. H. Cranston of the old school of journalism that I and many others owe a deep debt of grati­ tude. Mr. Cranston with his years of experience on The Toronto Star and The Star Weekly, gained a wealth-of information and made personal contacts with the great and the near-great such as is acquired in no other profession outside of journalism. When »in my middle twenties I assumed, the responsibilities of editing and publishing The Exe­ ter Times, I realized how limited was my education and how little was my experience in newspaper work. What I had learned was in the daily routine of setting type for the newspaper by hand. It was a slow process. To set five inches of type, one column wide, in an hour "was considered fast work and day after day we stood at the case either setting the type or distributing it back into the cases after the paper had been printed. Later, on a Rodger’s typesetting machine X was able to more than double production. The setting of this type was the foundation for my newspaper work but I needed a broader education and decided to take advantage of every convention of what at that time was called the Canadian Press Association. It was an association of daily and weekly newspapers and of trade journals and magazines. A few years after joining the association it was divided into three separate divisions, with the dailies, the weeklies and the trade journals forming associa­ tions of their own. It was while attending these conventions that I first became acquainted with Mr. Cranston, Mr. J. E. Atkin­ son, of the Toronto Star; Mr. Jos. Clark, Mr. J. F. McKay and ethers who have contributed much in moulding public opinion in Canada. My decision to lose no oppor­ tunity of mingling with my fel­ low publishers was confirmed in an address by the late II. J. Heintz, of 57 variety pickle fame, who stated that he felt it neces­ sary to get away and receive the inspiration that a convention engenders. Many a time I have gone to a convention when I felt that I had neither the time nor the money, but seldom have I returned without feeling "that it was worth while and returned dividends in dollars and cents as well as adding to the informa­ tion that travel affords. When the daily newspapers de­ cided to break with the Canad­ ian Press Association, which was mainly a fraternal organization, and set up the Daily Newspaper Association it was thought that the Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association which followed, would not long survive. However, the members of the weekly news­ papers were far more numerous than that of the dailies and the annual conventions to all parts of Canada with side trips to newly developed regions and through leading industrial plants became the envy of the daily press. While inspiration came from outstanding speakers that were scheduled foi’ these conventions much valuable information came from personal contacts and in small groups. Three Weeks In A Pullman The first big undertaking of the C.W.N.A. was in 1921 when Mrs. Southcott and I accompan­ ied the members of the weekly press on a trip to Vancouver where a convention was held followed by a trip to Victoria. At Toronto a special train pulled out from the station with about seven pullman cars and a diner that for the next two weeks was to be our home and we were to see and learn more about Canada than could ever be learned through reading or pictures. We took the northern route through North Bay and Cochrane and landed in Winnipeg early one morning. At Winnipeg we were met by a fleet of private cars and taken on a tour of the city and through its beautiful parks. We were entertained at the Fort Gary Hotel and received, at the home of the Lieutenant- Governor. Our parting salutation was: “W i n n i p e g , Winnipeg, Smile, Smile; The C.W.N.A. travel in style; We like your city; Now ain’t it a pity? We can’t stay with you a long long while.” Boarding the train at night we landed in Saskatoon the fol­ lowing morning. Saskatoon was enjoying growing pains and speculation in western real estate was at its height. Here we were again royally entertained and one of the things that stands out in my memory is the hundreds of sticks that marked the vacant lots along our route As we were taken around the city. Again crossing the prairie at night we landed at Edmonton for another day of sightseeing and entertainment, From Edmon­ ton we travelled through the mountains to Jasper Park, then in its earliest development and when we revisited it in 1950, we marvelled at the transformation. We spent three days in con­ vention, sight-seeing and enter­ tainment at Vancouver and the first night off the train was when we went over to Victoria, On the "return trip over the C.P.R. we stopped at Lake Louise, Banff, Calgary and Re­ gina, with receptions and enter­ tainment at each stop. At Regina while visiting the parliament buildings .1 visited the office of the premier, W. M. Martin, an Exeter Old Boy, but he was away at the time. Impromptu entertainment was provided when the occupants of one car visited the others. We made fast friends during the trip and I learned much about Canada and Canadians. , Editor Cranston’s book recalls to memory many of those with whom we had become acquainted during the y.ears. Youth Sees Queen, Tours England, Scotland By BILL BROCK JUNE 2—After a restles’s night at Red Cross headquarters, we rose at 4:20 and ate breakfast. It was becoming daylight and one could see dark clouds filling the sky — a day of rain. It was very cool and each of our group had a heavy raincoat and a woollen blanket. These proved very useful throughout the day. About 5:30 we set out for our four-pound seats. The streets were already jammed with people going to their seats or those who had spent up to two days sleep­ ing and sitting on the curbs. Shortly before six we were in our seats. The two of us from Canada were on Parliament Square. We had exceptionally good seats in the front row. No­ body could stand in front of us because ^of a flower bed. We were soaked with intermittent rains. The processions passed our stands. We saw such people as Sir Winston Churhill, Louis St. Laurent. The dignitaries rode in open carriages, coaches and limousines. There were many footmen and horsemen in the State procession. The Queen’s own guards were very stately and colorful, but 'to me the Mounties were best, only to be surpassed by Her Majesty, the Queen, and her four-ton glitter­ ing, golden coach. I’m sorry, but I feel that I am incapable of describing all that I saw. The Coronation was cer­ tainly a tremendous thrill. The spirit of the patriotic people in­ creased throughout tile day and the crowd was terrific. Ovei- 25,000 policemen were posted throughout London to control the throngs. We retired from our seats at 4:30 and went to bed for a -needed rest and some exciting reminiscing. JUNE 4 —The dayt following Coronation was uneventful. We were tired and cold so we rested in the morning and in the -after­ noon, we had Red Cross X dis­ cussion. JUNE 5—On Thursday we travelled again. In the morning, We Went to Relgate and Sutton Where we put on Concerts. We visited Leatherhead and toured historic buildings. JUNE 6—We stayed at Barnett Hill for the day and studied a new phase of Red Cross work. With plastics and grease paints, We could make fake cuts, burns, and broken bones look very rea­ listic. This helps in the practical training of First Aid. In the evening, members of the group held a sing-song, Thinks Channel Dirty, Rough JUNE 6—Saturday morning, we set out on the longest trip of ohr visit. We left our head­ quarters, Barnett Rill, and rode to the English Channel. We reached Canterbury and toured the cathedral — tremendous in size and very old, it is made of stone 'add is the first place of religion erected in England. From Canterbury, we went to Broadstairs, a town near *Raml- gate, on the south-east coast of England. There we went down to the banks of the Channel and it appeared to me to be very dirty,rough and stoney. We visit­ ed the Cliff Coombe Convalescent Home to see wha? the Canadian Red Cross is doing in England. It is a home for undernourished chilldren who require an opera­ tion of care and attention to gain normal health. In the evening, we visited a campsite before returning to Barnett Hill. It might be noted that the scarcity of electricity results in dark streets. We passed several main streets of towns and there was not a single light in view other than the gas street lights. Visits Abbey JUNE 7-—On Sunday we went to Westminster Abbey, where we attended a Youth Service to pray for the Queen. The Abbey had not been changed from the day of the Coronation and the golden floor carpets and, the Stone of Scone and St. Edward's throne were to be seen. The Abbey had many new seats built and the whole building w.as ex­ ceptionally beautiful. JUNE 8—We packed and said farewell to Barnett Hill, our residence since May 25. We went to another part of the outskirts of London—Hounslow—as the guests of Middlesex Branch of the Red Cross. We stayed in private homes to see the English way of life. The home I visited was very similar to a home of a Canadian working man. In the evening, we went to the town hall for a big reception and a welcome from the mayor of -this burgh. We saw Windsor castle glowing in -yellow and white floodlights. The castle is built on a high. rock and appeared like one does in a fairy tale— very beautiful. Sees Queen At Church JUNE 9-—We went by subway to London to St. Raul’s Cathe­ dral to attend the Thanksgiving service, at which the Queen was present. The purpose of the ser­ vice was to .thank God for the Coronation. I saw the Queen as she walked gracefully up the aisle. Then I saw her again as she came out. We want tb 'the House of Com­ mons and toured the tower of London-—a fortification, a prison and residence. Thei'e the Crown Jewels are found. Wo returned to London and fed pigeons at Trafalgar Square, and travelled aiding the Mall to see the Coronation decorations. JUNE 10—Today w© received our first opportunity to shop and to see English stores, I found most things were a little cheaper here but some things are about the same price, Wo Visited Kew Gardens, a tremendous park full of shrub, trees 'and flowers, and touted Syoh House, the home of the Duke Of Northumberland, After dinner wo saw Charlie Chaplin movies in a Red Cross headquarters. Following this, the 32 representatives from the 27 countries, said “au revoir” with the heartbreaking thought that, after two weeks of continuous company, we would never see each other again. JUNE 11-—I caught the train at St. Pancras, a London station, and set out for Castle Douglas, Scotland. The northern part of England and south part of Scot­ land proved to be very hilly with many stone fences. Castle Doug­ las is a market town of 3,000 persons. JUNE 12—On Friday, I rested in the cool, Scottish air to pre­ pare for a trip to Edinburgh, a trip of 95 miles. In the after­ noon, I set out with my hostess and her family for this famous city. The trip stretched diagon­ ally across southern Scotland. I saw miles of big hills with round tops. I saw moorland and piles of peat drying in the open air. I say the Devil’s Beef Tub—a tremendous hole formed by a valley completely surrounded by hills. The Scots used to chase their cattle in it so the English could not get them. In Edinburgh, I, saw the fa­ mous castle. It is situated in the middle of the city and is built on a high rock. At the highest point of the castle, I was able to see the Firth of Forth and the Forth bridge which is about three miles long. Edinburgh it­ self is very much similar to Lon­ don in that it is very old end dark and dull. I toured Southern Scotland and saw moors, peat and the Southern Highlands. I returned to England by train at night. The next day, I saw the chang­ ing of the Guard. It was very colorful as it took place in Buckingham Palace court. In the afternoon we went shopping in some ’big London stores. The last night in England, as guest of ottr leaders, we went to a ‘ musical play called “Paint Your Wagon.” The next day we caught our plane for home. Our first stop was at Prestwick, Scotland, then Iceland. According to geography, Iceland is supposed to be green. However, at 11:30 p.m. in broad daylight, the island was brown and barren. We flew over south­ ern Greenland in the middle of the night and it appeared to be all ice. We landed in Gander, Newfoundland, at 3:30 a,m. in the morning. We flew to Montreal and took the train to Toronto, where we spoke over the CBC. On Sunday we went to Niagara Falls and Stayed at night for the illumina­ tions, On Monday, I went to Lake Cotichiching to the Ontario Ath­ letic Training Camp and stayed there until Sunday.