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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1949-06-09, Page 2Page 2 THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 9, 1949 Cxeter ®imes>=^bbocate Times Established 1873 Amalgamated November 1924 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 CAVNA Member of the Audit Bureau of Circulation Paid-In-Advance Circulation As Of September 30, 1948 — 2,276 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, JUNE 9,, 1949 The British Way Communists are threatening everything that is good in China. Little by little they have advanced in every direction till now they are likely to pounce on Hong Kong, the centre of every Anglo-Saxon interest. For Hong Kong to fall to communism, which means falling into the hands of Rus­ sia. China cannot but revert to a condition worse than barbarism. The British govern­ ment is alert to the peril of the hour and is doing something in the way of defending Hong Kong. Mr. Bevan knows that only the greatest skill will save the hour and has called in his parliamentary opponent, Mr. Churchill, to assist him. Mr. Bevin, the British foreign secretary, has shown not bnlv good sense in so doing but has proven himself a real Britisher. And Mr, Churchill has shown himself the right sort in accept­ ing the invitation. Mr. Bevan and Mr. Churchill differ on many things and debate keenly in the British House of Commons not for party advantage mainly but for the welfare of the Commonwealth. Now that danger threatens in Hong Kong they stand shoulders together. That is the British way. We can afford to do no less in Canada— elections or no elections. % # S’- What Of The Day After? Just now this constituency is in the throes of a federal election.©Three parties are asking the electors for 'their franchise. Each party is putting forth its strongest arguments to secure the votes of the elec­ tors. Each party makes claim for this sup­ port and is telling all and sundry why they should vote a particular ticket. This is as it should be. The arguments are so skil­ fully advanced that the most experienced democrat among us is puzzled to know which way to vote. He is conning the old lines, “I could be happy with either, the other fail’ charmer away.” Still the voter must mark his ballot and he is naturally eager to have the majority of the voters mark their ballots as he marks his. .This eagerness needs to be kept well in control. When our political zeal outruns our good sense all manner of ill is sure, to follow. Every voter among us will do well to re­ member what he is aiding to elect a body of men whose duty it will be to conduct the business of Canada in times that al­ ready are difficult and which give every indication that they will, be more difficult still. Further, when the elector goes into the ballot booth he has a duty to discharge and that duty is to do his share in electing men who will best do the business of his native land. When he comes out of the .booth he is helpless to elect anyone. For four years his franchise will be of no avail. He has used it up in the polling booth. He will greatly regret it if he has done any­ thing shabby or unworthy in the way of injuring the good name of anyone. For one day he has been a voter. For four years he will be a Canadian and a neighbour. He casts the die that minute he votes for his own welfare and the weal of his country for four long years that promise to try the withers of the stoutest Canadian among us. There are a great many days after election day. 5R * * * ‘ Better Think About It Thirty-five countries are reported to have sent representatives to Guelph, On­ tario. to discuss agricultural problems. This is a significant gathering, for upon the wel­ fare* of agriculture the business well-being of the world still depends. At this gather­ ing some of the speakers tell of clouds they see on the horizons of their enterprise. They go so far as to say that there are difficult days ahead for the farmers of this continent. We hope that these men are mis­ taken and that things are not going to be as bad for the farmers as they indicate. Nevertheless it is sound sense ’ for every farmer and for the legislators of the land to look well to the present conditions that face the soil tillers. For one thing, the na­ tions of the world learned a grim lesson from the last world war and that lesson is that many nations are nearer starvation than they dream. The contemptible conduct of Russia in abusing her presence in Berlin is an illustration of what we mean. Russia has made it difficult for the people of Ber­ lin to get their daily bread. So much for the stupidity of the powers of the world in allowing Russia to get the opportunity of working so much mischief. For another thing, the submarine has made it possible for the oceans to separate peoples to a de­ gree that makes it almost impossible for the goods of the world to be evenly dis* tributed when the war drums are throb­ bing. When war is on there may be gran­ aries in the world full to bursting while otliei*’ nations are in the direst want. So much fox’ the work of the rattle snakes of the ocean. Further, we have learned the folly of a nation’s allowing its occupational activities to get out of balance. However rich a nation may be in manufacturing skill and facilities and opportunities, it soon is brought to its knees if its workers and their families are not supplied with food. The nations that felt this lash of war are waking up and seeing to it that their far­ mers are encouraged to produce. This re­ sults in a decreasing demand for overseas farm supplies. At least this what the men assembled in Guelph are looking for. Still another problem that faces many farmers is over extended credit, For years the On­ tario farmer has enjoyed prosperity. Prices have been high, even if farm labour has almost vanished. The prevailing prosperity of the farmer has induced only too many of them to over extend their buying, parti­ cularly of machinery. Should their business take a bad turn,, their financial situation will be anything but enviable. Along with this goes the serious fact that the soil on the average farm has been depleted. A good deal has been said on this topic. What is feared is that the mistaken methods of soil treatment that have wrought so much havoc on the longer cultivated portions of the continent already, are in practice in this part of the province. At any Fate, farmers are decidedly anxious regarding what a day may bring forth. Xs X; * te A Threatening Calamity Before this article reaches its readers, The Exeter Times-Advocate hopes that there will have been warm steady rain that will get to the roots of field crops and.gar­ den stuff. We have just passed through an unusually dry May, while the opening days of June have been warm and dry. All vege­ tation has suffered severely. Unless a heavy rainfall comes immediately grave fears are entertained that the harvest will be any­ thing but of the bumper variety. Farmers who have seen to it that their fields are enriched with clovers and natural fertilizers are the best off so far. We fear that farm wells will be suffering, though it is 'fearly in the season for such a lack to be notice­ able. The problem of water control is be­ coming more pressing with the passing of every season. We are disappointed that our political orators are not dealing with a matter that is every day becoming more important. In any case we do well to re­ member that prosperity is pot all in human hands. A little more humility is in order. x« x« x« * An Instance Of Exceedingly Bad Manners Over there in Windsor the hospital people are paying the price for the prac­ tice of very bad manners, to say the least. Some men in high positions in the city and in prominent places on the hospital board have been up to conduct that a judge, ap­ pointed to look into the situation, plainly states is open to the gravest suspicion. One man in a leading position was recommended to be discharged forthwith. All of which goes to make a high smelling kettle of fish. We cannot but ask why the men involved In the miserable business should have acted as they did. Were they not the natural pro­ tectors of those nurses? Indeed were they not in something like parental relation to the charges committed to them? Were they not responsible to the city for the good name of tlie hospital? The nurses, while not altogether blameless in the whole af­ fair, were inexperienced to a real degree, and might have argued that surely iliete could be no wrong in taking their lead from men in such high social standing. The “Four Hundred” in Windsor, as in other places, can do., no wrong! Of course not! But the exposure had to come and all the sneers of the public will not atone for the wreckage that these ill-mannered men have caused. The stain is there and there it will remain.>> s? # X* Note arid Comment At this point the thoughtful sire will re­ hearse a few remarks suitable for Fathers’ Day, as when putting on tlie necktie and murmuring, “Well—it fits”. sfc * $ Comments The St. Catharines Stan­ dard: “The election is so quiet in these parts that the silence fairly shrieks.” Could be—but the “silent vote” will make itself heard on Monday, June 27. ★ A ★ A ★ ★ i As the--------- «T!MES» Go By II"—......——-—_—-----_——.-------_B 50 YEARS XGO » (The Exeter Advocate 1899) Melville Martin, who ,has been attending Normal College at Hamilton, is home spending the holidays. The law office of Mr. R. H. Collins, which w a s recently closed has been re-opened and Mr. Collins has taken into partnership with him, ,Mr. J. G. Stanbury, o'f Toronto. Mr, Stan- bury is a son of Dr. Stanbury, of Bayfield, The final draft of changes made by London Methodist Con­ ference held; at Windsor, result­ ed in Rev. R. J. Brown being- appointed as pastor of James Street Methodist Church and Rev. R. Millyard, Main Street. Mr. P. Mclsaac® our livery­ man is now getting ready for the Exeter-Dashwood-Grand Bend Park • daily bus. —Dashwood News. , 25 YEARS AGO (The Exeter Times 1924) Th© Central Hotel for the past thirty-five years owned and Con­ ducted by W. T. Acheson was last Friday sold to Mrs. Chester Lee of Paisley. • M r s. W. J. Heaman, Mrs. Skelton, .Mrs. J-. A. Stewart, Mr. and 'Mrs. R. N. Creech and J. M.. Southcott left here on Mon­ day evening for a two months’ trip to Belgium, France and the United Kingdom. “Happy John,” the corn and rheumatic cure vendor, held forth north of Jones and May’s store Saturday night and did a land-office business. EASTON—WEBSTER — At the Trivitt Memorial Church on June 9 by Rev. A. A. Trumper, Mr. Andrew Easton to Miss Mary Louise Webster, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Webster, of Exeter North. 15 YEARS AGO (The Times-Advocate 1934) Hon. Leopold ‘Macauley, Mini­ ster of Highways in the Pro­ vincial Cabinet, was the princi­ pal speaker at a Conservative rally at Victoria Park on Wed­ nesday afternoon. Mr. B. W. F. Beavers was honoured by being elected presi­ dent of tlie 'Conference Lay As­ sociation at Sarnia this week. Mr. E. J. Wethey has been awarded a Gruen watch valued at $32.50 by the R. G. Dunn Cigar Co., of London, .in their limerick contest. The Bell Telephone Company have a gang of men at work re­ modelling their system in Exe­ ter. They propose to take the poles and lines off the business section of Main Street and are putting an underground .service from Huron Street to North Street. Mr. Joe Creech has been en­ gaged to teach at S. S. No. 5 Usborne known as “the Bissett School” beginning with the next term. IO YEARS AGO (The Times-Advocate 1939) Mrs. Michael .Finkbeiner and three daughters, Helen, Lilian and Bernice moved .to Exeter ou Friday last into the residence they recently purchased o n Andrew Street. . Mr. Charles Cox, who has beeli employed with Southcott Bros, has resigned his position and has left for Goderich. Stan­ ley Frayne is taking his 'position here. M.r. H. S. Walter last week had the experience and pleasure of repairing a pair .of shoes that were made by his father, the late Alfred Walter over a quart­ er century ago. The shoes were made for ’Mr. Harry Delbridge. Cars For Sale The e One-Ton, new motor, tight rack • $470.00 International, side dump, stake body — $370. Army Truck, good motor —- $270.00 Ford, good motor —* $170.00 ■.— These are good useful trucks — Price Will Be Reduced $10.00 Each Day On Each Truck Until Sold! NOTICE THE DIFFERENCE ★ slightly, shape. 6-foot John Deere Horse Mower, used only 'y, traded for a tractor mower, very good SANDY ELLIOT TEL. 64W EXETER A private home is no place to keep bonds and valuables, especially if you are going away. Near you is a branch of the Bank of Montreal where you can safeguard your Government Bonds and other valuables in your personal Safety Deposit Box. The cost is trifling.;: the peace of mind great; Enquire today... tomorrow may be too late. Bank, of Montreal 4 tyndt Sand wa vmioit anoints T Exeter Branch: J. L. HENDRY, Manager Crediton Branch: C. W. PARKINSON, Manager WORKING WITH CANADIANS IN EVERY WALK OF LIFE SINCE 1817 ** 9O1DR REV. J. R. DETERS, B.A. Rev. j. R. peters B. A. is a native of Perth County, born at Brunner, (near Milverton) at­ tended the local school at Topp­ ing, and High school .at Milvei'- ton, later went to Albert College, Belleville, and is agraduate of Toronto University, hi Honor Philosophy, and of .Victoria Col­ lege in Theology. He was ordain­ ed to the ministry of the Metho­ dist Church In 1913, and lias since held several changes all In the rural sections of Western Ontario. He was bom on the farm, and has lived all liis life among the farmers, interested in their problems, and sharing their fortunes and misfortunes through their years of prosperity and depression. 'Consequently his in­ terests and his sympathies are with the workers there, as well us with those of Labor every­ where. Me realizes that Labor and Agriculture have common interests to be served, as well as guarded, as consumers and producers of our food-stuffs. He offers himself as a candidate in behalf of the Co-operative -Com­ monwealth Federation i n this impending Federal election. British Airmen Land At Airport A Liiicoln aircraft landed at Centralia airport, ’Monday, bear­ ing ten officers and four non­ commissioned officers from the Empire Radio School, in the United Kingdom. The group is touring Canada to display radio equipment and to discuss radio and training .problems with RCAF experts. The group under .the command of Wing Captain G. F. Pearce, left England May 17 to visit R'GAF stations from Dorval to Edmonton, During their stay at Centralia, the airmen visited the new radio trainer (a flying classroom) and seen films on radio aid and ex­ hibits of the latest in radio equipment installed in tlie tour­ ing plane, • The Air Ministry Is being rep­ resented on the trip by Whig Commander W, Gorden, Leaving Centralia on Saturday tlie group will proceed "to Win­ nipeg to visit ROAF installations there. On completion of tlie tour, it will return to tlie United Kingdom June 14, Jim: “What’s the difference between a single matt .and a married man?” Fred: “What?” Jim: “a single man has no buttons on his shirt, and a mar­ ried man lias no shirt,” "More of our friends have Telephones^ and we all use the Telephone morel " Day and night, seven days a week the telephone is at your service. Quickly and easily it keeps you in touch with everything and everybody everywhere. There are 400;000 more telephones and two million more calls a day than there were three years ago'. And Service is getting better all the time. In three years, however, costs of important raw ma­ terials for telephone lines and cables have risen sharply* i Copper prices hate doubled, zinc and lead prices tripled. Yet, up to now, despite rising costs on all Sides, there lias been no increase in the basic telephone rates established 22 years ago. Few things give you so much teal Value at such low cost as your telephone. We’ve broken all records but there are still orders we haven’t been able to fill. We Will keep right on working and building to make your telephone service a bigger bargain than ever —to continue to provide more and. better service at the lowest possible cost. ' . . ’ ’ THE BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY OF CANADA • *4