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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1955-12-15, Page 2THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER IS, 1955 This Journal shall always fight for progress, reform and public welfare, never be afraid tq at­ tack wrong, never belong to any political party, never .be satisfied With merely printing news. THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 15, 1955 Guest Editorial The Greatest Christmas Gift Progress Organization of a four-county in­ dustrial promotion program appears to be a “worthwhile gamble/' in the words of Exeter Councillor R. D. Jermyn who has attended preliminary talks on the scheme. The plan is for the urban centres of the counties of Huron, Perth, Waterloo and Wellington to contribute towards a co-operative promotion program, thereby providing enough funds to employ a full- time manager and finance a worthwhile campaign. By spreading the cost over numerous municipalities, it will not be a burden to any one. Exeter^ for example, will con­ tribute only $160. While no direct benefit may come to the town from this plan, it is conceiv­ able that general expansion throughout the area will rub some prosperity on Ex­ eter. Considering the stakes, the small investment is a good wager. It should not be overlooked, how­ ever, that only by having an active in­ dustrial promotion unit locally can the town expect to benefit from such schemes. It is unreasonable, indeed, to assume that a county or regional group can bring in­ dustry to this community unless we have some active organization which is pre­ pared to do the actual selling once the prospects have been located. One need not go far afield to see towns benefitting from new industry. The progressive mobile home plant at Hensall is a distinct asset not only to that community, but to the entire area. Parkhill is getting new industry; Stratliroy has excellent prospects for an­ other manufacturing plant—the expan­ sion is taking place all around us. We must keep pace. Eight Left We think we’d better remind you that the number of days left to purchase Christmas gifts has dwindled to eight. If you’re anything like us, you’ll need reminding because it’s practically impossible to believe it’s coming up so fast. Our thought behind this reminder is partly selfish. If we harp at you about getting' your Christmas shopping done, maybe some of it will rub off on us and we’ll be spared the last minute panic. Seriously, when you’re completing your shopping for the holiday, remember tlu?;t-4oeal merchants carry the same nationally-advertised merchandise carried by city stores and they offer the same fair and honest prices. And don’t forget, your community merchants far surpass any competition when it comes to service, convenience and above all, the personal interest of seeing this community enjoy prosperity and civic growth. That’s a value that’s hard to beat anywhere. Let's Work Towards • An expanded industrial promotion program in Exeter and in Huron County. • Completion of the Riverview Park development. • A business promotion organization among Exeter merchants. • A parking lot close to Main Street. • Removal of unsightly dumps in Exeter and Biddulph which are visible from heavily-travelled highways. • A town plan for Exeter. By REV. C. J. SCHROEDER At Christmas time we think of gifts -—and we do more than just thinking— we give them. But often our giving is not as whole-hearted as it should be. Think with me for just a moment of those wonderful words in John 3:16, “For God so loved the -world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believetli in Him should not perish, but have ever­ lasting life.” That was the original Christmas gift —“God gave” . . , And it was prompted by love—“God so loved” ... I fear our Christmas gifts are not always up to that exalted standard. Is not oui’ giving fre­ quently motivated by a universal custom that we feel we must uphold? Others are about to send us presents; hence it is unavoidable that we should follow suit— or better still, that we should anticipate them. Don’t you feel, we have no choice in the matter; a necessity of giving is laid upon us. But let us examine our giving still a bit more closely. What was God’s purpose in making His original Christmas gift? “That whosoever believetli in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” In other words, God purposed by this Christ­ mas gift to save human life, all around the globe. What a glorious purpose. Has there ever been any high purpose in our Christmas giving? Am I too severe, when I suggest that too often our purpose in Christmas giving has been plain selfish­ ness—the egotistic desire of receiving in return? Is not our Christmas giving in need of a Divine salvation? But certainly, such salvation cannot be brought about with a thorough lifting of spiritual standards wherever human beings dwell together. The sacrificial spirit that prompted our Lord in His first Christmas gift must necessarily be rea­ lized in those who profess to believe in Him. Then His great Divine, love will challenge all of us to follow His supreme example; and prompted by Divine love we shall share our gifts with our fellow­ men for their good, and to the honor and glory of Our Divine Redeemer. Seen in the strong light of this noble Scripture passage, it proves that our hu­ man “Christmas spirit” has effected a very inferior and shallow manifestation. But it does not need to continue in. that way. May this brief study of the famous words of our Lord in John 3:16 call us back to the high standard which God raised, when He determined upon the first Christmas gift. Warden Retirement of Earl Campbell from municipal office in Hay Township ends a noteworthy service of 11 years to the community. During those years, Mr. Campbell played a large. part in guiding the com­ munity towards progressive improve­ ments. That he administered the town­ ship’s affairs well is evidenced by the widespread support he received from liis ratepayers. The esteem in which he was held by other municipal officials was indicated this past year when he became the first man ever to become warden of Huron County by acclamation. During his year as warden, Mr. Campbell justified that faith by energetic and fair leadership to the county. He has been praised by many as one of the most capable chief magistrate’s the county has had. His term has been marked by excell­ ent co-operation of all members of co.unty council. The community owes the retiring warden sincere gyatitude. Stamp Out Tuberculosis! It Can Mean A Lot! be glad to discuss your Life Assurance requirements. Harry Hoffman NORTH AMERICAN LIFE ASSURANCE CO. A Mutual Company —- All Profits for Policyholders PHONE 70-W DASHWOOD Christmas Can Be Christian (By Dr. A» J. WILSON). (Children love a birthday par­ ty. After being, scrubbed until their faces shine, they start out, little girls hyit’h their frilly dres­ ses, little boys with their hair all slicked (back ‘looking for all the world like the cherubs they are not. They refuse to start for the •party, though, until they have their presents. They must be nice­ ly gift wrapped too. , Children enjoy giving presents as much as they enjoy receiving them. They have not yet become sophisticated. They are as natur­ al as can be. At Christmas-time adults become children again. They take off their wrappings and, unashhmed, do the natural childlike things. Looking for ap­ propriate gifts becomes a nation­ al passion. We get a lot of honest to goodness fun making other people happy, and by giving gifts to all sorts, of good causes as well as to our friends. Christmas is the time of the year >when we can be supremely happy. It commemorates the great event an history, the 'birth of the founder of Christianity. It is a birthday holiday, and a time when the child spirit reigns sup­ reme, Through the years certain cust­ oms, practices and goings-on Which have no connection With Christmas have in t'he public mind [become associated 'with its celebration. These have often ob­ scured the . ‘ _ Holy (Day. But more and more, thoughtful eoming to Buy And Use Christmas Seals Future capital, accumulated through Life Assurance serv­ ices cun be used to educate your children, pay off your mortgage, buy a home, take a long-planned vacation, start in business for yourself or carry out other long-range plans. At your convenience, I should real meaning of the men and women are realize the religious si'gnifinancy of the celebration. Make Christmas Christian. Be careful of your habits, avoid all extravagances. Cut out all drink­ ing. Drinking is • -dangerous and might easily be 'the cause of un­ happiness and sorrow. What a IChristmas for the family if the father and mother are sleeping ■off the effects of a party when iSanta tClaus comes. When all is said and (done iChristmas is basically and pro- foundiy a religious experience. It celebrates not only the birth of a child ibut the birth of an idea. Peace, the greatest need in the world, is in short supply, So is unselfishness. We can help build up reserves. Christmas can be Christian. Well why not! Legion Corner By M, team made■Our bantam hockey a .good showing in their first two games this season. They tied the first one last Wednesday night When they .played Clinton here. But they showed them on "Friday ■night they weren’t fooling When they walloped Clinton on their E. HARNESS,President Exeter Witness gfotoocate Advocate Established 1881 Amalgamated 1M4 Time* Established 1878 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 Division of the OWN A Member of the Audit Bureau of Circulations 1953 All-Canadn Insurance Federation National Safety Award 1958 Ontario Safety League Award 1954 Winner of the E* F. Stephenson Memorial Trophy for Best Front Page Among Ontario Weekly Newspapers Paid-in-Advance Circulation as of April 1, 1955 — 2,725 SUBSCRIPTION RATES- Canada (in advance) <8.00 per year U.S.A. (in advance) 84.00 per year Published by The Exeter Times-Advocate Limited Blondie By Chic Young TIMES iiiiinttiihiiniUHiuuniiHiniiiiDnniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiHtmniniiiiiiiiii 50 YEARS AGO Messrs. George Earl, John Peart and George Brock are drawing material for new barns and Mr. Henry Towl is prepar­ ing to build a new house. (Zion news) Miss •Ollie Quance, who 'has had charge of Mr. Kellerman’s millinery department for the past, two seasons, left for her home in Exeter on Wednesday. (iDashwood news) 'Last week, Mr. Thomas Harvey purchased from Mr. H. Bishop that fine residence on Andrew •Street at present occupied by Mr. Thomas Hawkins. Messrs. ’Bawden and McDon- ell arrived home from England on Friday. They brought with them nine heavy horses, being Clydesdales. This bunch of horses is considered to be the best ever (brought .to Canada. 25 YEARS AGO Messrs. Saxton Fitton, Cecil Walker, Frank Coates and Ches­ ter Rowe were called to Goderich this week to act as jurors. Three places of business were broken into in Exeter sometime during the early hours of Thurs­ day morning of last week—Tra- quair and Lindenfield hardware store, Melville and 'Simmons gar­ age and the confectionary booth of >S. J. V. Cann. At the annual meeting of the Kirkton 'Horticultural Society, it was reported that 100 Darwin tulip bulbs had been given to each of 10 rural schools, irises to schools and churches and shrubs and bulbs foi* the portion of the property of the Telephone Sys­ tem at Kirlcton Which had been handed over to the .Society, free of rent, for the purpose of estab­ lishing a demonstration plot, Harry* Hoffman has returned after spending last week in the Telephone Plant School in To­ ronto. 15 YEARS AGO Mr. Garnet Flynn has moved into his new barber shop in Dr. Cowen’s new building on the east side of Main St. A. E. Wuerth was the first customer in the new stand. Mr. B. W- F. Beavers, who has been superintendent of Main Street Sunday School for 26 years, asked to be relieved. This .was granted and he was made honorary superintendent. The Women’s institute are co­ operating with the Lions Club and the Exeter Branch of the (Canadian Legion in canvassing the community for needy fami­ lies and seeing they are provided for for Christmas. W. J. (Smith has been appoint-' ed Fruit and Vegetable Inspector for the 'Dominion Department of Agriculture. Grand Bend and the country­ side for 15 miles around was shaken by .an unexplained earth .tremor about 1:30 Thursday morning. The tremor seemed to follow a dull boom as of an ex­ plosion. IO YEARS AGO F/L W. L> Schroeder of Ste­ phen Township, who’recently re­ turned from Ceylon, is one of 25 members who have been award­ ed the Distinguished Flying Cross. At the Lions Club supper meet­ ing in the Parish Hall on Mon­ day it was decided to donate $1,500 to the British Children’s War Victims fund. This brings to $5,00ft the amount contribut­ ed by the Exeter club in the last three years.Douglas Prydo, who has been with the R.C.A.P1. at Commox, B.C., has received his discharge and has returned home. Calvert Cutting, after four years overseas and a stretcher case, arrived at Halifax on the Lady Nelson, took leave from the hospital train that arrived in London Wednesday and arrived at his home for Christmas. home ice 9-1. Their next December 21, feljows want to see a good game be up at the arena that night when they play Milverton. By all. reports Milverton has a pretty' strong team but if our lads play hockey like they did against Clin­ ton they should give Milverton a run for their money. ■ * * Comrade Andy Bierling has some tickets on a very nice hand- tooled lady’® hand bag. It was made by Cliff Heywood who is in the aanitorium. If any :oif yon can spare a little to help Cliff out, Andy will ,be glad to sell you .some .tickets. * « * * I don’t know whether you have noticed the job our dance com­ mittee has' done decorating the hall but they should be congrat­ ulated—hot only for the decor­ ations but for t'he job running the dances this season. They have (broken the record for attendance as well as making more money in any one month in October. The Legion is looking after the Kids’ (Christmas Party this year. They intend to have* a .San­ ta Claus parade and theatre par­ ty. They 'will give out a bag of the and home game is so if any of you FOR DELIVERY BY CHRISTMAS candy and an orange to all school children of .Exeter surrounding district. * * We would .like to remind on behalf of the Exeter Safety Council to play it safe and try to avoid accidents of all kinds, especially at this time of the year. Don’t make your Christmas an unhappy one by having an ac­ cident or a if ire. It seems every time you pick up a paper, listen J to the radio or watch TV, you see-there were fires. Don’t let it happen to you. !»:* you .News Of Your LIBRARY By MRS. J.M.S. . The Huron County Historical Committee thought it would be a good idea to have a short sketch of the years of early settlement available, to comple­ ment. the ever-expanding exhibits now housed in the Huron County Pioneer Museum at Goderich. In January, 19 54, the County Council accepted the recom­ mendation of the Historical Committee that James Scott, of Seaforth, be commissioned to at­ tempt such a task. Pioneer Times Di Huron In this booklet an attempt has been made to show the main forces which were at work in the settlement of .the county and to indicate the way of life which developed as the work of settle­ ment progressed. The same story shown in material objects can be traced in the exhibits in the museum, James Scott writes: “I owe a great debt to the early writers in Huron County—John Galt, Wil­ liam 'Dunlop, Samuel Strickland, the Misses Liz ar o and the un­ known author of Belden’s Atlas. Without their work, much of Huron’s past would long since have been forgotten,” ■Of Exeter Mr. Scott writes: “It is the last town to be incorporat­ ed as such but it has been the major settlement in the south­ ern part of the county. Today it is a ■ fast-growing community in Huron and has the advantage of servicing a large R.C.A.F. estab­ lishment located in nearby Cen­ tralia.” There is more to read for one’s self. Lake Erie Baron 'Another book of history re­ cently placed on the library’s shelf is the story of Colonel Thomas Talbot, the most color­ ful and to the modern mind the most puzizling of the founders of Upper Canada. iBorn near [Dublin, Ireland, be ■was a cadet of one of the most ancient Anglo-Irish families Who seemed destined for a disting­ uished brilliant military career. Yet he renounced the glittering courts of St. James and of Dub­ lin for the life of a pioneer and backwoodsman in what wIs .now southwestern Ontario. * r Talbot's lite and work after . —-Please Turn to Page 3 lt*s a season for rejoicing - not disappointment! So be sure your parcels and greeting cards are mailed in time: Here are a few simple sugges­ tions to assure that you will be popular on Christ­ mas morning: MAIL EARLY DECEMBER 17TH is the final day for local delivery check other dates at your post office. • ® SPEED YOU# MAU Mail often through the day — wrap and tie parcels secure­ ly — make sure all mail is addressed clearly, correctly, completely! Write, in block letters, the address — and re­ turn address too — outside and inside parcels. Affix correct postage at all times. & FtPST UMS MAIL Send greeting cards First Class Mail. They will be eligible for transport by air, and you may enclose a written mes­ sage. A 56 PO I0B ®CANADA POST OFFICE iiiiiiitHiiiiii i hi i iiinifi iiiiiiiiiiHiHiaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiUiiiiiiRiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Au Revoir For Now DEAR FRIENDS: I have retired from tile clothing business in Exeter. Mr. Lloyd Ford, who has purchased my business, will carry on. My wife and family and I thank you all for the happy years we enjoyed in Exeter and for the pleasant i&sociations with all of you from the Bend, Dashwodd, Crediton, Kirkton, Hensall and the neighboring terri­ tory. Many of yott visit Florida. I’m listed in the St. Petersburg Telephone Directory. Please give me a call when you come down. And until we meet again-—Goodbye and God Riess You. ' ■ ii 3.' 3: ■?, li S'- = 3 =George Wright S. . 3j I