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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1950-10-05, Page 2Page 2 THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 5, 1950 Cxeter Simes Established 1873 Amalgamated November 1934 Advocate Established 1881 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 OWN A Member of the Audit Bureau of Circulation Paid-in-Advance Circulation as of March 31, 1950 -— SUBSCRIPTION RATES Canada, in advance* $2,50 a year United States, in advance, $3,00 Single Copies 6 Cents Each <J. Melvin Southcott - Publishers Robert Southcott THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 5, 1950 Just A Mistake! News reports have it that some United States bombers dropped, bombs, by mistake, on some British soldiers with the result that 150 British soldiers were killed. No one is sorrier for the occurrence than the noble people of the United States. All that any nation can do to make reparations will be done by our gallant cousins and neigh­ bours. Still there are 150 men who are dead and we cannot tell how many little child­ ren will look in vain for daddy’s return, The dropping of the bombs was a mis­ take but admitting the fact does not lessen the grief of those who mourn the untimely death of those fighting men. But their death will not be in vain if the airforces learn that they control machines made to kill. The machine is utterly irresponsible. It simply does what it is directed to do. What the training of those airmen had to do with the regrettable occurrence no one can say. What the personal habits of the airmen had to do with their terrible blun­ der, we are not prepared to say. But what about the mistakes of car drivers and car mechanics ? What of the mechanic who turns a machine «over to a driver w'hen the brakes or the steering geet* are out of order ? But, why enumerate ? Simply because it is the duty of every citi­ zen to warn others of dangers and do what he can to prevent mistakes, of any kind, great or small, and by so doing to save lives and prevent broken families. •jv vr vr What Then? Hopes are high that the United Na­ tions have succeeded in driving the North­ ern Koreans and their miserable allies north of the thirty-eighth parallel. Let us trust that this hope is fully justified. Should the United Nations suc­ ceed in doing what they intended to do, the question emerges, “What next?”. Is Korea to continue to be a festering sore in the side of the world’s peace? Is North Korea to go unscathed for her misdemean­ ors? Are the United Nations to be obliged to maintain a large army in Korea for the purpose of holding those Northern Koreans in check. Is North Korea to continue to a point when Russia may void poison upon the nations whenever the Kremlin is dis­ posed to do so? "Would it be better for the United Na­ tions, .now they are at it, to clean out the whole disturbing crew that threatened the world with another world war? Russia would not be satisfied to have it so but who is going to undertake the task of pleasing Russia, a nation utterly void of any sense of justice, who regards the most solemn treaties and promies of any sort as mere words written on the shifting sands of the sea shore. It is devoutly to be hoped that the United Nations will not allow themselves to be content with half mea­ sures. In all reason we have had enough of that sort of thing. At the same time we must not forget that Russia’s objective is nothing short of domination of western Europe. She is devoutly hoping that the United Nations will give her some excuse that will appeal to the Russian people to set her legions moving. * * * * Up Again The General Council of. the United Church of Canada found that the question of organic union with other evangelical bodies was not settled. Nor is the question likely to be settled for some little time. Let us never forget that this is a question upon which deep convictions are held by all parties to the discussion. Neither let us forget that there are a great many genuine Christian people wli0 regard the present divisions of Christendom as some thing ap­ proaching folly, Still less should we forget that all Christian bodies can work together in harmony and do work in harmony in anything approaching an emergency, as in the cases of flood and fire and storm and carthquaqe. Farther, these bodies give each other far more moral and spiritual support than often appears on the surface. Already these bodies can discuss with one another the perplexing question of organic union without seeking for each other’s throats. Many feel that the union is coming but that if it comes it will be along the lines of mutual respect and sound good-will. What is to be feared is the making of speeches that emphasize differences rather than the grand essentials upon which all parties know themselves to be agreed but of which they do not care to say u great deal at this stage. Union must come like the dawn that shines more and more bright­ ly till grotesque and ghostly shadows dis­ appear. vf* Burning Up The Dominion Those fires in British Columbia and Alberta are doing something more serious than destroying a few trees and some soil. They are burning up the Dominion. Those trees are intended to aid in the construc­ tion of houses and bridges and business places. That soil is designed to feed the workers and homemakers of this rapidly growing country. Do not these facts remind us once more of the absolute and pressing necessity for conserving those great natural resources with which bounteous nature has enriched us ? Two requirements are demanded of us. The first is the setting out of fires should be under the strictest of government con­ trol. Mining is cinder government super­ vision. This is done to prevent the plunder­ ing of our national possessions. Why should, not the destruction of our national re­ sources of timber and soil be protected with equal zeal and minute care ? If a man, rich or poor, is required to have licence to prevent wasteful manufacture of natural products, why should he not be held to a strict accountability fo^ his use of fire, an element that has proven to be terribly wasteful of supplies the country sorely needs? Those of us who know something of pioneer conditions are aware that some farmers and busy men are something like criminally careless in the use of fire. They start fir$S for the clearing of their land without taking reasonble care to insure its control The result, in many instances, as we have just noted, is incalculable loss. Why should not every person setting out fire be required to secure a licence for do­ ing so? The second requirement is an efficient forest ranger system. No reflections are cast upon our present rangers. What is re­ quired, however, is a system that will pre­ vent fires such as have devastated our forest resources for decades. These rangers should be composed of hard bitten men who know their work and who have the determination to do their work. They should be on the job the year through. During the months when the fires are likely to be prevalent they should be assisted, by men who will co-operate with them. These rangers must have authority to take care of visitors to the forests and to see that they are vouched for by responsible parties. These men should be well paid and provided with a pension when their work is through. Needless to say the rangers' should be men to whom a bribe does not appeal. The whole work of forest protection needs con­ stant revision as forest conditions do not remain constant.< * * # We’ll Welcome The Move Rumour has it that the school board is going to take precautions in the interests of the school children during the hours when the children are going to and from school. Notices are to be posted warning car drivers to drive safely and for the pedestrians to cross streets carefully. Right here is an excellent place for the teachers and constables and. the parents to co­ operate in instructing children to mind their Ps and Qs while on the streets. A strong hint also is thrown out to “bikers” to keep off the sidewalks. Anything that protects the life and limb of the pedestrian is a move in tile right direction. This situa­ tion is one of serious importance to every citizen of this community, * * * « The Challenge Must fie Met The latest population and assessment figures for the village of Exeter show a steady increase in growth which certainly justifies the council’s move to incorporate as a town. The fact that Exeter continues to expand after most communities have reached their peak in the post-war period indicates that its potentialities have never been developed and are still to be deter­ mined. This expansion brings with it greater rcsponsibilties to our citizens. The acute, lack of interest in municipal affairs shown by the taxpayers in recent years is distress­ ing. The situation is so serious doubts have been expressed if there will be enough men to fill the new positions required by the change in status of the municipality. If Exeter’s expansion is to be contin­ uous and prosperous, we must have leaders in the community who will accept the chal­ lenge expansion brings, a-—■— ——■—- - "—~I As the--------- «TIMES» Go By 11“ ——-----------——•------------------ 50 YEARS AGO The stone and brick work o£ the new English church at Kirk­ ton is finished. The Exeter Garrick Dramatic Co. will .produce that excellent Irish drama "Finnigan’s For­ tune” at Kirk ton on the night of the Fair, Friday, October 5. At the Reform meeting held in the town hall Tuesday night, among other business transacted, Mr. William Bawden was elected president and J. G. Stanbury, secretary, of the local associa­ tion. Last Saturday night Mr. Con­ rad Kuhn of Crediton had about 140 cords of wood burned. The origin of the fire is a mystery. The wood was cut last year and piled up to dry for the summer. / v•3 25 YEARS AGO Mr. and Mrs. W. J, Statham and Lois, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Spencer, Walter and Mavis, Misses Esther and Mineretta Hor­ ney leave this Thursday morning on a motor trip to Saginaw, Midland and other points in Michigan. Following are among those attending Stratford Normal School from this section: Emma V. Bolton, Hensail; Ellen Houle- han, Dashwood; Mary A. Mc­ Millan, Kippen; Viola E. Prang, Zurich. Messrs. Jim Swallow, Kenneth Stevenson and Ray Parkinson of Whalen have returned after a successful hunting trip. Pittsburg and Washington will compete for the honours in the World’s Series. About 100 pupils from the Exeter High School went to Lucan last Friday for Field Day. 15 YEARS AGO The Boy Scouts of town spent a pleasant week-end at a cottage at Grand Bend. A heavy wind­ storm came up during the night and on Sunday the boys wit­ nessed one of the greatest storms that has .been seen on the lake this year. The leaders in charge were Ray Pryde and J. M. Southcott. The Exeter Cemetery Board have had the residence at the cemetery renovated and redecor­ ated. The newly appointed care­ taker, Mr. K. Clarke, is moving in this week. On Wednesday afternoon of last week a light delivery truck from the Grand Bend Bakery in London jumped the curb on the west side of Maint Street and broke a large plate glass window in Cook’s Grocery Store. IO YEARS AGO Messrs, Rollie Motz and Lloyd England of Crediton left Monday for Chatham where they have joined the Canadian forces. The ladies of the Exeter Wo­ men’s Institute have made over 400 pounds of jam for Canadian soldiers and overseas shipment. Miss Patricia Russell is taking a business course at Westervelt School in London. For forty years Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Dearing have been suc­ cessful exhibitors at the Exeter Fair. Flowers of all kinds have been their chief showing, al­ though Mrs. Dearing has carried off many prizes with her baking. This year they won forty or more prizes. ... Neighboring News ... Parkhill To Grand Bend To Be Paved This Year Mr. T. L. Patrick, M.L.A., for this riding, announced last week that tenders are being called for the immediate paving with hot asphalt mix of No. 81 Highway from Parkhill to Grand Bend. Highway No. 81 lias been under construction for two years and at many times was -practical- ly impassable as new curves were made and knolls and gullies were levelled out and the whole road greatly widened. When the new pavement is laid, it will be pleasure to drive once mote out to the Bend. The only sharp curve that has not been eliminated is that one at Greemvay corner but the road north of Greenway has been raised and leveled to help pre­ vent drifting snow from blocking it. (Parkhill Gazette) RcV* Duncan McTavish Goes To Belleville Rev, Duncan McTavish, minis­ ter of St. Paul Street iTnited Church, St, Catharines, for over tour years, has accepted a call to Bridge Street United Church, Belleville, duties to commence with the new year, Mr. McTavish has been heard in Main Street United Church pulpit and* was formerly president of London Conference when stationed in that city. (Mitchell Advocate) Celebrates Ninety-Fifth Birthday Henry Ahron, McKillop Town­ ship, is celebrating his ninety­ fifth birthday, on September 29. iHe was born on Lot 21, Con. 6, Logan, where he lived for eighty- four years, until eleven years ago he moved to the home of ' his daughter, Mrs. Chas. Kleber, Lot 7, Con. 14, McKillop, where he has since made his home. Up to the present time he has enjoyed very good health and has been quite active. He still hoes in the garden and takes a walk to the barn every day. He spends a lot of time reading, and enjoys a good conversation, (Huron Expositor) ....................If ........ I......' f "" ....................................................'.f»«™l.l..'.R--ro ....' Exeter Radio & Electric ■\/ Lighting Fixtures V Small and Large Appliances Come In and See Our ■ SUTHERNAIRE OIL HEATERS PHONE 187-W DON JOLLY ....................- ......... . ..............J .................................... Hi We Want C IM>*C ’ o 3 Q.<0 c w ft) -g naraasanH- U X u WEIGHT AT YOUR DOOR HensalR 680-r-2 - Phone - , 17-r-9 Kintore RIVERSIDE POULTRY CO. U—■----------—--------------------— £3 Mr. and Mrs South Huron We Have a Few Questions We Would Like To Ask You WILL A LONDON MERCHANT make a cash contribution to support in this community? WILL A TORONTO MERCHANT support local churches financially? activities WILL A STRATFORD MERCHANT permit one of his employees to use time to solicit funds for the South Huron Hospital? company WOULD A WINDSOR MERCHANT permit the use of any of its taxes to finance fire protection for South Huron? IS A MERCHANT IN ST. THOMAS concerned about the growth and prosperity of this community ? IS THE MONEY YOU SPEND in another place available for use and help with the financial problems of your friends and neighbours? WE CANNOT BLAME MERCHANTS from other centres for trying to get business from this community ... With The 25th Infantry Division in Korea Corporal Joseph A. Geromette, of R.R. 2, Zurich, was recently promoted to the grade of Ser­ geant for meritorious service while on the Korean front. Pte is a member of tile 25th Infantry “Tropic Lightning” Division which has been Th action on the Korean front, under the leader­ ship of Maj. Gem William B. Kean, since early July. (Zurich Herald) The Voice Of Temperance . . ( The trouble with the alcoholic is* that he involves others in his plight. If he Is a curler he lets the other three members of his rink down. If he is a bowler he can be the same sort of a nuis­ ance. in company he humiliates his family by his loudness. At a banquet lie is apt to Jbe disgust­ ing. in a street car he imposes on the good nature of the other passengers. The alcoholic just does not fit into the respectable community. We may have under­ standing and sympathy for his plight—but it is time that it was generally acknowledged that a man has no right to enroach on the forbearance of others just because he is intoxicated. In­ toxication is no valid excuse for any anti-social conduct. (adv”t) WE CANNOT BLAME YOU Mr. and Mrs. South Huron for shopping out of the district if you cannot find the things you need here. But when you CAN buy at home, by all means, DO buy at home’ By doing so you keep money in circulation in South Huron instead of taking it to some other place. THE MORE MONEY We keep in circulation in our district the better chance we have for continued prosperity. So-— OREWERS SINCE 1812 Space contributed in the service of the community by John Labatt, Limited YOU, OUR LOCAL MERCHANTS, OUR DISTRICT