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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1950-01-05, Page 2V Page 2 THE TIMES.ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 5, 195Q */membihA )UP>T gUREAtl S' o» URCULATiO Advocate Established 1881 8A8Yi J. Melvin Southcott THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 5, 1950 :: Feed j ust that Times Established 1873 Amalgamated November 1931 Published Each Thursday Morning at Exeter, Ontario An Independent Newspaper Devoted to the Interests Of the Village 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 ©WNA Member of the Audit Bureau of Circulation Paid-In-Advance Circulation, As Of September 30, 1948 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Capada, in advance, $2.50 a year United States, in Single Copies 6 Cents Each Publishers opening of the with our public in every child’s feel the contact In a thousand We Wish The Venture Success Every good wish of the people of this community goes with the kindergarten in connection school. There comes a time life when he commences to of life outside his home. ways the world around him calls to him and the little fellow wonders which way he is to go. The kindergarten, with its fine combination of free activity and restraint, comes most happily to his aid. The child finds himself in something like a garden whose riches are waiting to reveal them­ selves. His own self-activity demands an explanation of the wonders around. His curiosity and wonder are aroused by what he sees and as his powers are challenged in the school room he finds a teacher who is at once firm and understanding as to what is going forward in his opening mind. The events in his little world are not treat­ ed as puzzles or leading strings but as ex­ periences of which he is a part. At every step he is introduced to contacts that add to his happiness. Little by little he is lead into knowing that the restraints of his little world are lights to the world of delights. In his world he finds the joy of effort and of achievement. He finds his experiences not to be a tangled mass but a well ordered garden where there is something of labour and a great deal of pleasure. We wish our young friends and their teachers all the good things the kindergarten is calculated to bring them, The Best Defence Everyone who takes the present busi­ ness situation at all seriously knows that there is a real struggle ahead. The question is what is to be done about it. Grouching will get one just nowhere. It will drive prosperity to the bow-wows—that we have seen over and over again. Time spent in getting the other fellow to do our job is for the most part wasted. We refer directly to the thing of standing before the govern­ ment, tin cup in hand, begging for sub­ sidies and bonuses or other forms of bene­ volence. Safe experience has proven that mere organization of any sort gets its members but a little way. The men the government heeds are the men who have a record of achievement and who are pushing ahead. Windbags and loafers are not the. citizens any government heeds for long. Still another necessity for getting out of the hobble is to get rid of those committees and appointees of this or that ruling body whose business seems to be a monotonous repetition of the word “don’t”. These busy­ bodies are very likely to be under the in­ fluence of parties who persuade those regu­ lators of finances to have the government stifle every enterprise that in any way hin­ ders Lhe would-be privileged farmers. $ st * # Step Out If anyone is to come of this present financial muddle with all his tail he will find a vigorous attack his fence. Of course, culling needs to The loafing help should be got rid to manufacture or goods that no one be found on berry feathers best de- be done. all and stupidity is no help at of. It is plain to produce or to secure wants. Dollars will not bushes. Even, the Astors could not sell beaver tail hats when the silk variety came into bloom. Astor simply opened his eyes and secured something else. Every man jack among us must see this and not waste his breath in idle wail­ ing. Some of our best fortunes were made in difficult business times. There- is not Space to relate all the major advances Canada has made recently but we mention three: Canada has advanced 19.39 percent over her production, has advanced by 40 percent in exports, and 75 percent in im­ ports, So much for the figures of 1949, Added to this we have the sober opinion of the president of the Bank of Montreal that the decade just beginning promises greater growth than in the decade just closed. Those are sober words spoken by a man high in finance. Why should not every Canadian share in the good things to come? We are living in sobering days when the bluff is being squeezed out of much Canadian life. This only means that the less bluff and wind we have, the more room is available for real work and sober thought. Whatever changes may come, every man must learn to stand squarely on. his own feet. The sooner this country gets over the idea that somebody else will pay his bills, guarantee him capital for his busi­ ness, and assure him of a profitable market for his product, the better it will be for him and everybody else. advance, $3.00 Robert Southcott Growth Of Unemployment Word comes that there are 30,000 job­ less men in Victoria and Vancouver, Near riots are reported from Montreal and other large cities. This is all too bad. Local em­ ployers of labour are speaking of lean con­ ditions for labour fast approaching this region. This is bad news. It should be seen that employers of labour are delighted to give men jobs, provided they can do so at a profit. Employers are glad to manufac­ ture, provided they can sell their goods and make a dollar so doing. When the last de­ pression was on, it must not be forgotten, employers kept business going for years without making a copper. They were con­ tent to get on without loss. We are not yet into a business depression but we see clear­ ly that such a condition is threatening. The present high prices are making it difficult to keep that storm from our borders. We hear the complaint that our Canadian pro­ ducts are not wanted simply because the price asked for them is too high. It natur­ ally follows that all who take part in the production of such goods will need to take less, for their contribution in getting these goods to the market. Labour cannot escape in such a struggle. All who love their kind are sorry that labour is facing the present dull outlook but things are as they are and it seems that there is little that can be done about it. Labour may as well recog­ nize that management is having many a headache as it faces the future. v ❖ ❖ Just Flesh And Blood One outstanding fact of the year past is that all of us need to learn each man has his decided limitations. Every so often we have been pained by the passing on of workers when they should be in their prime. In most of such cases we hear that the doctor had (said “you must go slow”. In nearly every case the reply has been “I have so much work to do when I get through with this stunt I’ll let up”. Be­ fore the special task was completed, the call came and the rest of us have been de­ prived of a valuable friend both of the out­ ward circumstances and the inner life. Here is an actual case that illustrated the point we are trying to make. Two young men became the heads of responsible busi­ nesses in the same city on the same street. They were both ambitious and full of vim. The rivalry was friendly but it was keen and driving. One day one of the rivals heard the call. His rival was one of his pallbearers. Looking his last upon the fam­ iliar and loved features he said to himself “If I had not been a little tougher that’s where I’d be”. He took the hint and firmly resolved that he would live sensibly. He survived for twenty years and passed on well on in the eighties. We are not preach­ ers but newspaper men who have seen what is going on among people, The one lesson that we have learned is that we but flesh and blood. All occasions of cess are nails in our coffyi whether admit the fact or not. Overdoing in business or professional life, excesses eating or drinking, lack of sleep, of the fine and beautiful things in life and violent tempers are a few of the things that work harm for us—and only harm. Let us admit this fact. Let common sense come to our rescue. There is some hard thinking and some self-denial to be prac­ ticed in these matters. It is high time for some of us to come to ourselves and get on the road to sound living. We’ll accomplish a good deal more by attempting less. 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Baby, it is wet outside 1 Mild weather, lots of moisture, no skating, foggy atmos­ phere have made an unusual Christmas and New Year season. “Pa, what is tail-wiggling?” My son, tail-wiggling is what those big fellows at Ottawa are doing when a peti­ tion is presented to them of a subsidy or allowance or grant or something like that.” ijt # « # Suggested New Year resolutions for the Municipal Council: Change the date of an election when that date falls on a holi­ day. Put into effect the suggestion to have Exeter raised from a village to a town. We would suggest celebrating the occasion with an Old Boys’ re-union. January 6 Alf. Andrus was the lucky winner of a car on (New Year's Eve.* The draw was sponsored by the Legion. ;On the same night, police had a lively time arresting hoodlums. Bert Borland was elected pres­ ident of the Canadian .Legion. Exeter had nearly 6'00 tele­ phones in operation in 1948— an all-time high for the com­ munity. January 13 District farmers decided to form a co-operative of the Exe­ ter Rutabaga Company. The firm was to secure a charter under name of the Huron Co-operative Storage Limited. A share-selling campaign was organized. Exeter and Stephen councils were sworn in and organized for the year’s business. In Exeter, Reeve A. J. Sweitzer, and coun­ cillors J. W. Hern, D. O. Hughes, Ed Lindenfield and H. L. Snider, all elected by acclamation, set­ tled down to their new jobs. In Stephen, Elmer Lawson was the reeve, tPyu’y Beaver, deputy­ reeve, and John Morrissey, Roy Swartz and Charles MacGregor* were councillors for the year. January 20 John W. Armstrong of Hullett was elected warden of the county. Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Wein of Crediton mond wedding anniversary, Mr. and Usborne, ary. Dr. H. chairman High School board. Good progress was reported on the new school. Bears and wolves were seen in the district, but hunting posses failed to find the animals. . A severe windstorm damaged several roofs and buildings in the district. January 27 An old tall white down. The rotten. Dr. W. ■celebrated their dia- iuiug mini vox bui y, and Mrs. Alfred Hicks, of their golden annivers- H. Cowen was elected of the Exeter District school landmark, the flagpole, was taken bottom supports were Stuart .Stanbury, a native of Exeter, was nominated to head the Canadian Red Cross Society. Huron County council was warned by the treasurer that the 1949 budget would be high, Eric Carscadden was appointed municipal tax collector to suc­ ceed W. 0. Pearce. February 3 A, G. Hicks was elected head of the Fair .Board, The Bank of Montreal marked its seventy-fifth anniversary in Exeter, W. H« Temple, the man who defeated George Drew ill the provincial election, spoke to a CCF meeting in the town hall. , February 10 Mr. and Mrs. John Johns of Zion celebrated their golden wed­ ding anniversary. A second Wolf was shot in the district near Zurich. Exeter council decided to re­ organize the Recreational Coun­ cil. A transport truck driver nar­ rowly escaped death When the CNR train struck his truck just behind the cab. February 17 The largest train load of lum­ ber to arrive in tliis district pulled into Centralia station for the construction of Airforce hotties. In a car crash near Eensall, one man was killed and four others were injured. All were from Wingham. The Exeter .Gun Club inaugu­ rated a conservation scheme to restore pheasant life in the dis­ trict. li. E. Hopper was elected to head the Areila Board. Dublin won the .district W0AA hockey grouping, .with Exeter in second place. February 24 The new Bank of Montreal opend at Crediton with jC. W. Parkinson as manager. Caven iPresbyterian Church dedicated a plaque in memory of Miss Laura M. Jeckell for her work in the church. Dorothy Wittier (nee Wein), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. ,S. Wein ,of Dashwood, was placed in charge of the milk laboratory at St. Mary’s Hospital, Montreal. Marell 3 Huron Presbytery passed a re­ solution asking farmers to re­ frain from Sunday labor. The EXeter District Co-Opera­ tive, at the annual business meet­ ing, reported 19 4'8 sales in ex­ cess of $ 2,77,000—an all-time record. , Marell 10 While Zurich Lions Club were making plans for a community rink, .the Exeter Lions were con­ sidering a hospital project. Centralia airport set a record for post-war flying activity when ■819 takeoffs and landings were recorded by .flying control. March 17 W. H. Golding, MP for Huron- <Perth since 1932, announced he would retire from politics. Hon. Stuart Garson, Minister of Jus­ tice, addressed a Liberal rally. Tom Pryde, Huron-Perth MLA, defied government policy at To­ ronto .when he advocated a $10 bonus all across the board for old age .pensioners, Harry Strang won top honors at the Huron County seed fair. Exeter hockey team ousted Forest in playoff Competition. March 24 Finance Minister Douglas Ab­ bott brought down his “sunshine budget’’ in the House of Com­ mons. Income and luxury taxes were lowered considerably. Exeter Lions Club voted $10.00 to obtain plans and promote a campaign for the new hospital. Miss Katie I. Scott, of Hensail, was recognized for her long ser­ vice with the Bell Telephone Co. In 38 years she has not missed a day due to illness. Port Elgin ousted Exeter, and Mildmay defeated Lucan, in .the hockey playoffs. March 31 Two elderly Stephen farmers, William and Jonah Kessell, were beaten and robbed by three young men. The E.D.H.S. boys basketball team missed the W.OJS.S.A, championship by ,two points. The R.O.A.F, celebrated silver jubilee anniversary. April 7 A new common battery switch­ board .for telephones was instal­ led in Hensail, It was the first community to get rid of the crank-turners. It was announced that Exeter was the third largest town in Huron County, April 14 Progressive-Conservatives chose Elgin McKinley to contest the HuroiwPerth seat in the federal election, Mr, and Mrs. James Horne celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. April 25 During a severe windstorm the roof of the large barn .of William Webber oh tile Thames Road was completely blown off. A bush fire broke out in spas- i modic bursts near Grand Bend, Provincial Constable Elmer Zim­ merman was transferred to Exe­ ter, CHICK STARTER I made from I . (l'1aii&rta£ j| k Jv FEED MIX ■ fresh-mixed" feed and watch your chicks fight for more! "Fresh-mixed" means tastier feed, less loss of valuable nutrients. Chick Starter made with National Chick Mix Concentrate gives the feeder dependable feed for less money. CROWDING Don’t order more chicks handle. Allow a square than your brooder can foot of floor space for each 2 chicks. Remember, a chick increases its weight twelve times in the first 8 weeks. its May 5 Hot shots Won the Exeter League Bowling title Preliminary plans and esti­ mates for a Storm sewer were presented to Exeter Council. May 12 Andy McLean and Rev. John Peters were Chosen as Liberal and 0.0. F. candidates respective-* ly for the federal election. —Continued on Page Nino For vigorous, fast-growing birds, allow plenty of room, good humidity and fresh-mixed Chick Starter made with National Chick Mix. See your local NATIONAL Feed Dealer today INGERSOLL ♦ ONTARIO WILLIAM STONE SONS LIMITED FEED MIX FOR POULTRY, TURKEYS, HOGS and CATTLE Insist on NATIONAL well-cured, properly-blended fertilizer. H. J. CORNISH & CO. CERTIFIED public accountants 294 DUNDAS ST.LONDON, ONT.