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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1948-04-22, Page 2THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 22nd, 1948‘ <jje (Exeter Winesborate Times Established 1873 Amalgamated November 19254 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 September 30th, 1947 - 2,214 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Canada, in advance, $2.50 a year United States, in advance, $3.00 Single Copies 0 Cents Each J. Melvin Southcott * Publishers Robert Southcott Highest Prices Paid Weighed at the Farmer’s Door on His Scales THURSDAY, APRIL 22nd, 1948 What Next? About three years ago. Franklin 1). Roosevelt, President of the United States, passed to 4iis reward. Before laying aside his labours he had done a great deal to make possible the organization known as the United Nations. This organization was brought about in order that the peace of the world should be maintained and that justice should be done to every son of Adam. High, indeed, were the hopes of President Roosevelt and those who worked with him as they saw' this organization taking shape and preparing to function. What do we find? The nations have met again and again in council only to see the world, arming as it never armed before, Observers of conditions in Europe tell us that every nation on that continent is arm­ ing and preparing for war. India and China? What shall we say of them? The whole world is in the sorest ferment. The Jew.-, are bent on war. Columbia has seen her fairest city turned into a shambles. Italy is a powder mill with men standing by with lighted matches in their hands. A misplaced word, an inconsidered act in Berlin or in Vienna and who will tell the consequences? And all this in the face of the best efforts of patriotic statesmen aim­ ing at peace among all men. Yet we can­ not but believe that such men as Mr. Roosevelt have not lived in vain nor have they laboured in vain. “Yet we trust that somehow good will be the final goal of ill.” ft ft ft ft France Sees a Green Light Conditions are changing for the better in France. A mild winter has lessened her demand for coal while the fuel condition has been further relieved by the additional amount of coal made available by Britain’s success in mining. The mild winter has given promise of better farming and gar­ dening conditions, thus in cr easin g the amount of meat and milk and vegetables and of much needed butter. Being better fed. the French people are in better spirits and are able to secure better results in the shops and stores and factories. Everywhere there is a new purposefulness and a grow­ ing determination to face up to the condi­ tions that have so long macle life difficult for that gallant people. ft ft ft ft “Rale Amoozin’ ” Newspaper people have been having a conference in Geneva, Russia has her dele­ gates in attendance. When the conference was getting under wav, the Russians ran true to form by opposing everything moot­ ed. Then came a change. The Russian paws were covered with the softest velvet. The dangerous looking teeth were hidden by the blandest smiles. The snarl was turn­ ed to the coo of the gentlelest dove. The winter of discontent was changed to glor­ ious summer. The other delegates were .stunned. Why those soft answers? Why all those delightful “me. too’s” and all those winning "those are our sentiments, too’s” ? Had the sight of those everhardening wes­ tern powers anything to do with those benevolent features? Did the nearby Ita­ lian elections touch Uncle Joe’s heart to finer issues ? Or did the bear see that he could catch as many flies with soothing syrup as he could with vinegar? At any rate we find his conduct highly "aniooz- ii)’ ”, ft ft ft ft A Notable Speech Last week Mr. F. S. Thomas, the pro­ vincial member for Elgin county, made a speech in the provincial parliament that will long take rank among the foremost utterances of the Legislative Assembly. There was no striving for effect in the utterance of this quiet spoken man. There was no hint that the member was curry­ ing favour with anyone. It was the state­ ment of an informed man who knew his subject thoroughly in its various phases. Throughout Mr. Thomas impressed his hearers with a conviction that he could substantiate every word he spoke with abundant evidence that would weight with all competent to weigh it. Mr. Thomas knows farming both from the point of view of the soil and of the laboratory and of the market. Ho has sought and found usable agricultural knowledge. He has ap­ plied that knowledge and has taught others, to apply that knowledge. Office and field and byre and garden are alike familiar to him through hard study and direct contact. His study has taught him by the experi­ ence of hard knocks that the farmer him­ self is the most important part of the farm. To Mr. Thomas the genuine farmer is more than a mere toiler. He is not a hand but a human being with a soul and a heart and a mind. Hence emphasis in his fine utterance upon education of the. right soft for the farmer. As is the farmer, so will be his farm. As the farmer' thinks and hopes, so will be the commonwealth, for upon the richness of tile farmer in his own life depends the state. ft ft ft ft A Backward Season, So Far The seeding season so far has not been encouraging. The weather has been cool and damp and not in any way con­ ducive to growth. Bacterial life lias been slow. For that reason the seeding time has been passing without getting the Spring work done. Farmers are recalling their ex­ perience of last year. Seeding was late last year and the harvest was largely a disappointment. Farmer* realize that na­ ture has a time for growth. When that time of the year passes without crops ma­ turing, it is almost impossible to have crops come to their best. Our best farmers are taking advantage of every day to get seeding done as may be accomplished. The Italian Situation The voters in Italy in the present elec­ tion were told that if they voted commun­ ist there would be no financial aid from the United States. On the other hand they were told that if they went communist they would receive the benediction of Rus­ sia and her satellite nations. Both parties belaboured the voters for their franchise. The pope emphatically condemmed the communists. The western nations warned, against totalitarionism. Meanwhile, Britain saw in the triumph of the communists a diminishing of her access in the east. The United States saw in the triumph of com­ munism her long wished for admission to the Mediterranean. France and the Nether­ lands saw in the communist triumph the creeping hand of Russian domination. Lit­ tle wonder the present Italian elections are regarded as about the most critical Europe has witnessed for centuries. The issue in the Italian elections was between oriental darkness and western light. ft ft ft ft Those Mercy Flights An airplane recently made its perilous flight far away into the farthest north to bring aid to a missionary who had been seriously wounded. Just now we hear of another mercy flight, this time to come to the aid of a meteorologist and to an Es­ kimo women who has been found to be seriously ill. This is altogether to the good. Those planes before now have carried death and destruction. They are now prov­ ing that while they are strong to smite, they are also strong to protect. May the day soon come when the aeroplane will be devoted wholly to the ends of peaceful constructive living as exemplified in swift passenger travel and the rapid transporta­ tion of all that’ promotes human welfare. •X' Good Luck to Them Commendable in every way is the effort a group of our citizens has put forward in the way of musical culture. These enter­ prising folk have organized themselves for real study and hard work. Such good pro­ gress has been made in this enterprise that the singers are sharing in the spring musi­ cal festival soon to be held at Stratford. This is the best of good news. Music hath charm. People who sing together, work to­ gether happily and soon achieve more highly than they ever achieved before. We have noticed that communities that patron­ ize singing and who take part in singing usually are characterized by enterprise in all that makes for satisfactory living. Our singers will give a good account of them­ selves.. ft ft ft ft So Ontario is to have another election. Oh, well, there’s always something. ft ft ft ft Some people are telling the British public that the average man in Britain will not benefit by the Marshall plan. What the. Marshall plan will do is to keep busi­ ness and trade generally moving in Bri­ tain. In this movement every Brilon is in­ terested. The more manufacturing there is in Britain and the more business there is being done? the better will it be for every­ one who eats or wears shoes or clothes or needs a house or fuel. 50 YEARS AGO The Lorries Lacrosse Club held its first practice this sea­ son on Monday evening on its new grounds. Mr. J. D. Boulton, accountant of the Exeter branch of the Melsons Bank, received word this week that he had been transferred to the Morrisburg branch of the same bank. Mr. R. B. Samwell, of Toronto, has succeeded Mr. Boulton. Alfred Davidson left Tuesday for Dresden where lie has ac­ cepted a position as tailor. Miss Lottie Dennis left on Saturday for Aylmer where she has accepted a position as milli­ ner, Mr. Jos. Cobbledick is having an office erected on the corner opposite the Metropolitan hotel. Mr. Theodore Grey, of Lon­ don, who has been organist and choir leader of James Street Church for the past few months, has resigned to take a similar position at Centennial Methodist Church, London. Andrew Hicks, member for South Huron in the Provincial House and U.F.O. whip, created a sensation in the province on Wednesday, when he declared that he could no longer follow Premier'' Drury and he charged the latter with having dickered with the Liberal party for a fu­ sion. Mr. Hicks’ speech sprung the greatest sensation in the House or the province in politi­ cal circles in many years. As a result of the charges an election will be held. appreciative audience enjoyed the anthems and special num­ bers. The up g i Exeter thering During ning a keenly play the ladies served a splen­ did lunch. Mr. Rex Mills, o* Wyoming, Grand •Guardian of the Grand Lodge of Ontario I.O.O.F., visit­ ed Exeter Lodge No. 67 I.O.O.F. Tuesday evening. Dr. Margaret Strang Savage has resigned as Presbyterian medical missionary in the Peace River district. Because of the pressure of her increased house­ hold duties, Dr. Savage is now carrying on a private Miss Ann Turnbull, New York after months Elizabeth the Queen Mary for an extended Shuffleboard Club wound successful season at the Arena with a social ga- ; on Tuesday evening, the forepart of the eve- tournament was held and contested. Following the Riverside Poultry K for the last three mother, Mrs. bull sailed on on April 6 th visit abroad. practice. R.N., left spending With her Turn- Howard Ferguson, Manager THAMESFORD ONTARIO Phone Kintore 17r9 or Hensall 80r2 if You Indulge In Over Eating Sourness of the stomach, biliousness, heartburn, headaches, belching or other temporary disturbances are often caused by over-indulgence. In such, cases Burdock Blood Bitters should give quick relief. Burdock Blood Bitters is a pure vegetable compound for minor disorders of the stomach, liver, and bowels. It stimulates the action of the stomach and digestive organs thus improving digestion, and elimination. You’ll find B.B.B. on sale at drug counters everywhere. Accept no aubstitutes. Specify Burdock Blood Bitters. The T. Milburn Co., Limited, Toronto, Ont. Ida Johnston left Mon­ Seaforth where she has already 'being contracted 25 YEARS AGO The spring show held in Hen­ sail on -Friday of last week was among the best that have been held by the society. The differ­ ent classes were fairly well re­ presented and the quality of the animals shown was of exception­ al merit. The weather was a lit­ tle chilly. The Bethany M e t ho d i s t Church, which was recently des­ troyed by a windstorm, held a sale for the public auction of the furnishings on Saturday last. All were sold with the exception of the sheds and organs. Mr. Owen Geiger, of Hensail, has purchased the Exeter Flax Mill from the Ontario Flax Co., and will operate it this summer. Land is for. Miss day for •taken a position in MacTavish's store. Mr. Bruce iRvers left on Mon­ day for St. Thomas where he has secured a position in a hardware store. » Warden B. W. F. Beavers and Reeve Wm. Coates, of Usborne, were in Goderich on Thursday and Friday attending a meeting Good Roads committee. OF FAMOUS CANADIAN TRAINS 15 YEARS AGO Mr. Rd. Welsh, secretary of the Huron Game and Bird As­ sociation, has received from the Game and Fisheries Department through the Cordington Bird Farm, ten hens and ten cocks of the dark pheasants which have already been released in the Hay swamp. At a meeting of the Boy Scouts on Friday evening last a number of the boys were pre­ sented with t li e i r tenderfoot pins and badges. The presenta­ tion was made by Mr. B. W- F. Beavers. Those receiving badges were Robert Dinney, Charles Snell, Gordon Brooks, Alvin Lin­ denfield. Jack Brintnell. Donald Winer, Harold Elliot and Ted Wilson. Rev. James Anthony, M.A., who for the past five years has been the popular pastor of the Thames Road United Church, has received and accepted an i n v i a t i o n to the Motherwell charge succeeding Dr. Leckie. A gas station at Lucan, own­ ed by Harry Lankin was enter­ ed on Sunday night for the fourth time. The thieves got away with more than $100.00 worth of tobacco, cigarettes, ci­ gars and chocolate bars. The thieves gained entrance with the use of' a erdw-bar stolen from a creamery next doer. Messrs. Samuel Chambers and Jack Pryde will operate the new Supertest gas station, formerly the Erie Gas. They Will conduct a garage business in conjunc­ tion. f 10 YEARS AGO Two men were foiled in their attempt to rob the poolroom of N. Station early Monday morn­ ing when night constable Wm. Wareing appeared upon the scene and frightened the would- be robbers away. The robbers had forced the double front with a pinch bar and had all but gained entrance when con­ stable Wareing appeared. The men jumped into a waiting auto and sped away. A delightful .Easter cantata, "Victorious King”, was . rendered by the James Street choir under the leadership of Mr. W. R. Colliding on Sunday evening. An i Ji s'. S . v cross the Dominion, even as you read this, thousands of travellers are speeding to their destinations on board trains of the Canadian National. 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