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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1953-12-24, Page 2P*g® 2 i I * I of our THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 24, 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, DECEMBER 24, 1953 On that blessed night, the world was hushed with wonder, and hope arose anew for all mankind . . . Christ the Saviour was born. Today, perhaps more than ever, the world needs the hope and faith of His teaching. May this Christmas help all of us to spread His good-will towards a better civilization. three £ ‘ Wlent Jtigfjt, JM? ... ” Jottings By J,M.S. Riverside Poultry Chambers and Darling CHOICE QUALITY MEATS Christmas 50 Years Agowise men we find Even as the Star guided the to Christ in Bethlehem, so spiritual guidance in the age-old message of Christmas, along with work steadfastly for a mutual understanding. On this joyful and . triumphant day, let us refresh our souls with the angel’s mes­ sage . . . “on earth peace, good-will to­ ward men. As we pay homage to the birth of the Christ child, we humbly give thanks foi* the blessings be­ stowed upon us by His coming and the inspiration of His message of peace and good-will. may renewed courage to world of peace and Christmas begins in our hearts. May its bright and shining message be a guid­ ing beacon through . all the days years. ¥ I ¥ €xeter <imea=&lJbocate Tia«i Established 1878 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 m Second Class Mail, 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 Paid-in-Advance Circulation as of March, 1953 2,494 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Canada, in advance, 83,00 a year — United States, in advance, *4.00 a year Single Copies 70 Bach Published by The Exeter Times-Advocate Limited I wonder how many remember the old days when the Exeter Times and the Exeter Advocate were delivered from house to house by carrier boys. It was at the turn of the cen­ tury as a carrier boy for The Exeter Times that I first got an insight into a newspaper office and it was as a carrier boy that I received my first big money. Tipping the paper boy at Christ­ mas, I think is a custom as<old as the newspaper. Rain or shine, hot weather or cold, my brother Herb and I covered the town every Thurs­ day morning on our paper route, he on one side of Main Street and I on the other. One dear old lady quite often had a cookie or an apple for me. I have forgot­ ten her name but I' can recall her face. That was one stop where we made sure to see that she received her paper and that it did not get wet with the rain or bldwn away by the wind. I recall another place that was not quite so pleasant. It was the Gidley home on Gidley street and they owned a little black and white dog that struck terror into me every time I called. The minute it would see me coming up the road it would start to bark. It would snarl, show its white teeth and dogged my heels but never once did it bite me. The Carrier Boy The..week before Christmas we carried around a small calendar printed with “Compliments of your Carrier Boy”. I have a re­ minder of those early days in the form of a book mark ..printed in my name as a carrier boy, dated 1903. That1 was my second year as the “printer’s devil” and I de­ cided to save the price of the calendars by printing my own Christmas gift. One year I recall that I collected about $25 in Christmas’ donations, which ..was a small fortune, jugt half the amoupt I made the first year of my apprenticeship. There have been many changes since those early days but one thing that has not changed is the practice of remembering the paper boy at Christmas time. Those were the days when the only means of- travel was by train and the London, Huron and Bruce, the butter and egg special, did a thriving business. There were four trains a day then, one going north and the other .going south in the morning and the same at night. The depot was the place to meet your friends, particularly Christmas eve or Christmas morning. On Christmas morning the fa­ vorite pastime was meeting old friends at the post office. The post office was situ'ated in the south part of what is now Lin­ denfield’s store. Mail was sorted Christmas morning and there was the usual anticipation of what the mail would bring. The young people home for Christ­ mas found it a convenient meet­ ing place. In one corner of the waiting room was a candy coun­ ter operated by the Gould sisters. Then, as now, there was the usual speculation as to whether there would be snow and partic­ ularly ice for skating on Christ­ mas and New Years as this was the favorite pastime on those days. A band was usually pre­ sent fog skating the old year out and the new year in. Christmas Snacks Across the road from the post office, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Follick ran a bake shop and restaurant in what is now the pool room and social centre. If ever there were ardent temperance advo­ cates with Christian principles, Mr. and Mrs Follick were that couple. We had lived beside the Fol­ licks for years and to the South- cott’s it was a second home and the memories we treasure most today are the Christmas morning snacks we used to get at the bakery while they were in busi­ ness and the Christmas break­ fasts enjoyed in their home up until a few years ago with the passing of Mrs. Follick. A wood-burning stove provid­ ed heat for the bake shop and on Christmas morning Mr. Follick would have a glowing fire of coals in front of which he made the golden brown toast upon which he lavished the butter and with jam and coffee we had a wonderful time. When the Follicks retired from business the Christmas morning breakast was continued in the home and as our family grew they were all included. After breakfast there was usually . a worship period followed by a sing song. It started the day off on a very happy note. But times have changed and only memory lingers. This Christmas marks a special occasion for us—it is the fifth anniversary of the opening of our showroom and service station for International - Harvester Farm Implements. May we express our appreciation for the patronage and good-will which has been extended to us during that time. We hope we may continue to serve you for many more years. A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all! V. L Becker And Sons Dashwood Mr. George Lawson, Crediton, has successfully passed his ex­ aminations at the Model School, London, and will teach in Sharon School after the Christmas holi­ days. The Literary Society of the High School held their first entertainment since .their organ­ ization. In a .debate, “Resolved that manual labor has done more for the world than invention,” the affirmative was taken by ■Clinton Hogarth and Winnie Car­ ling and the negative by Percy Hooper and Winnie Howard. The decision of the judges, Revs. Martin, Perkins ahd Godwin, was given in favor of the negative side The municipal pot is Commenc­ ing to warm up Owing to elec­ tion being close at hand. W. U. LeVett has announced himself a candidate for reeveship, also Wil­ liam Bawden and T. B, Carling, With John Wood, James Creech, John Taylor, John Muir, Thomas Hawkins and Joseph Cobbledick as councillors. Owing to the weight Of wet show, the roof of the shed ad­ joining Connor Bros, shop fell in ahd the Whole building is & wreck. As the "TIMES" Go By " 25 YEARS AGO A public meeting was held in the town hall to discuss the pro­ posed by-law to loan $ l'Ch,000 to the Columbia Handle Works who propose to erect a building and move their machinery here from London, R. G. Seldon, president of the company, and Mr. Patter­ son, sales manager, addressed the meeting. Mr. Charles Waghorn, of Mt. Pleasant, and Miss Flossie Neil were married at Thames .Road United Church parsonage. A team of horses driven by­ Arthur Sanders ran away on Main St. when a belt holding the wagon tongue broke. They ran up over the Curb in front of the Central Hotel Where they were stopped before much damage Was done. District farmers took advant­ age of the mild weather last week and did some ploughing. Considerable rain has .fallen and rivers and creeks have been high, gion, Lions Club and Women’s In­ stitute. Three shows, beginning with a morning show for Exeter Public School pupils and two afternoon shows for pupils from schools in the district, were held. Twd jack rabbit drives during the week by members of Exeter Gun Club resulted in the bagging of 218 jacks. Paul Boa, well known farmer, wag killed while assisting in fell­ ing a tree on the farm of Alex .McGregor, two miles north of Hensall. The steam heating system has been installed in the new school and the plastering will be com­ pleted in a few days. Ice making has started at the arena but due to mild weather, little progress has been made. Thomas Collingwood and J. W. Hern have sold property on Main St. for the erection of a new Blue Sunoco service station. 15 YEARS AGO Over 1,000 c h i 1 d r e ft were entertained at theatre parties sponsored by the Canadian Le­ IO YEARS AGO Mr. and Mrs. Heufy Strang celebrated their fiftieth Wedding anniversary’ December 20. On December 21, Mr. and Mrs. William Dearing celebrated their fifty-first anniversary. Sgt. Clarence McDonald, who recently graduated as an air gunner at Mount Joli, Quebec, is spending an extended leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mc­ Donald, Exeter North. Mr. and .Mrs. S. J. V. Cann have received word from Ottawa that their son, Pte. Stewart Cann, was wounded in action in Italy, December 8.^ ” It was hoped to have the first skating treat of the season at the arena last Saturday night but the weather turned mild and ice was too soft, 1^1 May the warmth of the Yuletiide spirit surround you And your loved ones throughout a bright and healthy New Year. ‘ PHOTOGRAPHER Studio Closed Until Jan. 4