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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1948-06-10, Page 2THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 10th, 1948 Cxeter ®ime^=^bbocate Times Established 1873 Amalgamated November 1924 Advocate Established 1881 Published Each Thursday Morning at Exeter, Ontario An Independent Ncwspai>er 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 CWNA 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 6 Cents Each J. Melvin Southcott - Publishers Robert Southcott THURSDAY MORNING, ^UNE 10th, 1948 Drive Safely, Please! The best citizens of this village are not satisfied with the manner in which the traffic laws of the village are being en­ forced. Some drivers seem to believe that if they should be caught driving at an ex­ cessive rate, that the only result will be the lifted hand of authority and reminder that they were driving too fast. Anyone knows what such a belief will lead to. Too many believe that heedless car* driving is a minor offence. Indeed, to be classed as a cautious driver seems to be treated as evi­ dence of approaching senility. In any case, we are giving serious warning that unsafe driving in this vicinity is to be treated se­ verely. These remarks do not apply to Main Street alone as forty and fifty miles an hour driving is being witnessed in other parts of the village. * * * * Carelessness Parties investigating the terrible fires in Northern Ontario inform us that the majority of those fires are due directly to carelessness. Still other investigators tell us that the majority of car accidents tell -due to carelessness. Engineers are owning that those dykes that have given way in British Columbia were carelessly built. Evi­ dently care has not been taken to have those dykes kept at their maximum of ef­ ficiency. And who is to tell the conse- -quenees of such carelessness ? Then those •dogs that have been such a nuisance get abroad through their owner’s carelessness. Only too many folks are treating the dog by-law as a joke, either by not keeping their dogs where the dogs are not a nui­ sance, or through carelessly ignoring the by-law altogether. There is but a celephane •wall between carelessness and death. * * * * Back to Baronism? There was a time in England when a few men had the rest of the people under their control. When these few said to the many “Come”, the many came under the pain of death. When the few said to the many “go”, the many went under penalty of death. We, for many a day, cherished the opinion that those days were gone. Lit­ tle by little we are learning that we were mistaken in our thinking. Baronism seems to be back again. Now the barons do not live in castles. They now live in houses that smack of luxury at every turn. The modern baron does not pierce those of re­ fuse to run and to fetch and to carry for him with arrow, or behead him on the scaf­ fold, or hang him by the neck to the near­ est tree. The modern baron, under the pro­ tection of the law and with the approval of his dupes, simply cuts a slice from the loaf of the many without as much as say­ ing “by your leave”. He runs up the price of his medicines or his spectacles, mean­ while mouthing some sentiment about sup­ ply or demand. Should the government in­ terfere or show symptoms of interference, the barons touch the ballot box and tell the government to put its neck under the baronial heel, or be prepared to undergo a campaign of propaganda so skillfully divis­ ed that even the most alert seem to be de­ ceived. The few have made up their minds bo have their way. Once in a while a brave soul speaks out but his little peep-squealc is drowned by the thunder of the machine and of the dollar. Those who make the worse appear the better argument, are in the castle and the rest of us may as well keep silent or be annihilated. -p -t- Going Her Own Way The voters' of Newfoundland indicate that they are going to do their own house­ keeping. They indicate so far that they are not prepared to join their political for­ tunes with the political-* fortunes of Cana­ da. They have been looking across the wa­ ters at the way Canada has beep carrying on and do not like her doings^it would ap­ pear. They have been losing’ into the con­ sequences of con federation ’.^pr Nova Sco­ tia and New Brunswick ancL Prince Edward Island. They do not like’^hat they ob­ serve. They have looked at4 the record of the government of their island by British commissioners and believe that they can do better by a government of their own peo­ ple bj’ their own people. We are not con­ vinced that the Newfoundlanders have been observing wisely. We greatly fear that in that island with its way of develop­ ing hardy men in all the walks of life, that the many have been dominated by the few who have secured a strangle hold on their business fortunes. The many are not al­ ways right. Votes should be weighed as well as counted. # * # * What of It? The public has been shocked by the revelations made by the commissioner ap­ pointed to look into the “spectacles” busi­ ness. According to this report, the public has been exploited in a shameful way. If things are as the commissioner reports them, those people engaged in the “specta­ cles” business have acted abominalblv. If the facts are as the commissioner reports them, the “spectacles” business requires sharp handling. But will the whole thing go unnoticed? Will the folk in authority sigh gently, yawn a little, and say “too bad”, and sink .into virtuous slumber? We’ll see. We hope for better things and inaction in a matter that' concerns every­ one whose vision becomes impaired is in­ excusable. There are plenty of honest folk in the “spectacles” business. The dishonest parlies engaged therein need a short shrift. * * * & Tragedy Folks are asking what may take place next. British Columbia has received a stag­ gering blow. Western provinces have en­ countered disaster. Northern Ontario has been devastated by fire. Gardeners and fruit growers are anxious about the long continued period of dry weather. Europe is undegoing changes in her political and economic affairs that may prove disastrous. Palestine may prove a festering plague spot that may infect the world. Revelations are coming to light that tell of the cruel exploitation of the unfortunate. When pro­ phets give warning they are stoned forth­ with. It is not to be wondered at when we hear anxieties expressed as regards the future. As one man expressed it when ac­ cidents were being discussed, “In a week folk in this region will be driving foolish­ ly as ever”. “Some people will not learn”, still another experienced citizen expressed it ‘‘People seem to like to pay dearly for their folly. They take a chance with all the dice loaded against them.” “My peo­ ple will not consider,” cried the prophet three thousand years ago. The modern thoughtful man repeats the cry. v * * * Why Not Come Here? There is talk that some British indus­ tries are seeking homes in Canada. Why should not our local leaders put in a bid to have some of those enterprising people come to Exeter? We have train and trans­ portation facilities that such industries re­ quire. We have young people with the edu­ cation and the physical stamina looked for in workers. We have the best of water and electricity needed. If we can but secure the materials therefor, we can furnish good housing. So let us be up and busy at a lime when prompt action gives every pro­ mise of future good for this village and vicinity. An Approaching Food Shortage? * Word comes that the Minister of Agri­ culture. for Ontario has received word from Britain that there is an approaching food shortage. We do not care to interpret this call but cannot but wonder if a war is in the offing. At any rate, the message from Britain is ominous enough. This, along with the persistent demand for raising re­ strictions on the shipment of live stock to the United States, is occasion for- some hard thinking. In any case, we are not am­ bitious1 to run ourselves short on food sup­ plies. If a war should come, is Canada likely to be the battleground? We may as well do a little thinking and planning on the whole situation. That feyal Visit We ate glad that King George and Queen Elisabeth are contemplating a visit to Australia, upsd, we understand, to other parts of the 'eommonweath of nations. Their visit will do a great* deal to put the right fibre into the conduct of persons of royal blood when they take trips abroad. Such conduct as they will exemplify will go a long distance to show what is expect­ ed of royal persons when they are abroad. Their majesties have a quality and a de­ partment that will go a long way to give vitality to the social features of our em­ pire. We are looking for fine, inspiring ac­ counts of the stay abroad. STILL HOPING TO WEATHER THE STORMS Kansas City Star. a....—.................. a As the--------- “TIMES* Go By B — — B Top Quality Feeds made from clean grain. The very last in custom grinding and mixing. We run all our grain over a cleaner and try our best to take out the dusts, hulls and fine seeds that seem to make up a por­ tion of 'our western grains. As far as possible, we obtain the better grade of grain, .Co-op Mix Feeds are doing a good job on hogs, poultry and cows. We can offer you many other supplies for poultry, and calf meal for calves. 9 We still have a fail’ supply of Red and Buff Roll­ brick Siding; also smooth surface Roll Roofing. ® We have some Balei' Twine on hand for your con­ venience. ® There are a few Electric Motors in stock; two 24 ft, Extension Ladders; two 32 ft. Extension ^Lad­ ders. ® Now is the time to consider the needs of your Pest- i-cides. We have a fair line of dusts and liquids and will try our best to fill your needs. The pota­ toes will soon need attention. Protect them from blight and kill the bugs with 3% D.D.T. and 7% Copperdust, @ We still have a good supply of Vigoro Fertilizer. Nothing better for vegetable crops. | 9 Good supply of Barbed Wire just received. — BUY FROM — EXETER DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE Mill 287j — Phones — Office 287w 50 YEARS AGO A large quantity of valuable timber and about twenty cords of wood, together with a good frame shanty belonging to Mr. James Beer, were destroyed in Hay Swamp on Sunday last by fire. It is supposed some boys carelessly set the fire. Rev. Walter Rigsley, of Blyth Was elected president of London Conference. Several from here took in the Godfrey’s Band at London Fri­ day night last and were highly delighted with the performance. The Bijou Comedy Company is billed to appear in Gidley’s Opera House all this week. So far they have given three ex­ cellent performances. _ The fam­ ous play entitled “Hazel Kuke” was produced Monday night with wonderful effect. Tuesday even­ ing “The Exile of Erin” was presented with equally pleasing effect. On Wednesday evening they presented the comedy dra­ ma “The Old Homestead”. The Company throughout is an ex­ cellent one and of unusual mer­ it. Mr. Samuel Westaway, who has very ably filled the position of engineer of the Exeter Grist Mill, has resigned, and has ac­ cepted a similar position in Lon­ don, light cy. the Mr. Brown, of the electric plant, has filled the vacan- last S la­ the 25 YEARS AGO On Thursday afternoon fire started at the Exeter tion. It had broken out at south east corner on the plat­ form and the wind was blowing directly towards the building. A bucket brigade carried water from the cellar and had the fire under control when the firemen arrived. At the U.F.O. Convention in Hensail on Thursday of last week, Mr. W. was elected to carry dard in the coming election. Twenty - three names were’ placed on the nomination but all withdrew with the ex­ ception of three names, those being W. G. Medd, Andrew Hicks, and W. D. Sanders. Mr. Vernon Hedden has ac­ cepted a position as clerk in the departmental store of Joynt, of Hensail. Mr. Charlie Acheson a position as junior Molsons Bank. Rev. James Foote day for Sarnia where he will take the boat for Pt. Arthur to attend the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Strang, of Usborne, left Monday for Port Arthur where Mr. Strang is a delegate from the Huron Pres­ bytery to the General Assembly, and Mrs. Stftang will also a trip through the west, as far as Regina. Lome Zuefle 4ias accept- position driving ^the deliv- R. \-E. Cook. afternoon G. Medd the stan­ provincial Mr. T. C. has taken with the left Mon- Mr enjoy going Mr. ed a ery truck baker at for Mr Hensail. $ 15 YEARS AGO The programs being put in Leavitt’s Theatre by the Can­ adian Chautauqua are receiving the highest praise and are spo­ ken of as among the best that have been put on In Exeter. The audiences have been particularly appreciation of the high - class entertainment. Miss Flossie Hunter returned home recently from Toronto where she has completed liar I on Social Service of the University of Toronto. The services in the Main St. United Church on Sunday were of a novel and interesting char­ acter, it being Flower and Bird Sunday. A large decorated cross took the place of the pulpit and at the morning service the child­ ren from *the Sunday School pre­ sented flowers which were plac­ ed upon the cross by Misses Jeanette Taman and Patsy Mar­ tin. Beautiful bouquets of flow­ ers also adorned the platform. Throughout the church were nu-I merous canaries and love birds which brightened the service. At the evening service the cross was, illuminated presenting a beautiful effect. The services were under the auspices of the Women’s Association. Mrs. James Frayne,' Messrs. William Frayne and Homer Bag- shaw, left on Monday by motoi’ for an extended trip to the west. 1O YEARS AGO Rev. R. C. Copeland, of Thameville, will be the new pas­ tor of the Main Street United Church. Rev.* A. E. ’Elliott, who has served the Main Street con­ gregation for the • past six years has been stationed at Thames- ville. Exeter •to Hugh ■and Mrs. Thursday conferred versify of Toronto the Doctor of Philosophy, suit of his research at ing Institute. Dr. Creech has re­ cently been awarded a Fellow­ ship which allows him to con­ tinue his work on cancer pro­ ducing chemicals at Harvard University for the next two years. The two storey brick house on Garfield Hill’s farm on the Sth concession of Stephen Township, was completely destroyed hy fire recently. A spark from the chim­ ney is blamed for the outbreak and which started in the roof. It had gained considerable head­ way before being noticed. All the furniture was carried out safely. Main Street Sunday School service on Sunday morning last was marked by a very pleasant feature when members of the Young People’s Union presented their pastor, -Rev. A. E. Elliott, who is leaving this month, with a fountain pen. The address was read by Ray Waghorn and Jack Jennings made the presentation. Motion pictures of the life of •Christ, ment, James Sunday evening, were occupied and many persons were turned away. \ extends congratulations J. Creech, son of Mr. R. N. Creech, who on o;f this week on him by will have the Uni­ degree of As a ra­ the Bant- with musical accompani- were presented in the Street United Church All the seats SMILES . . . There’s a place for you on this team. Take your choice! Do you like to organize and direct. . . would you like to learn a useful trade ... or, perhaps you like outdoor activities with action aplenty? There’s opportunity in the Canadian Army Active Force— including advancement to commissioned rank—if you have what it takes. 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