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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1951-05-03, Page 2Page 2 THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 3, 1951 ^Cfje Cxeter Ones=Uifoocate Hbm EatabUihed 1873 Anwl^omatal November 192-1 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 CWNA Member of the Audit Bureau of Circulation Paid-in-Advance Circulation as of March 31, 1950 — 2,329 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Canada, in advance, $2J50 a year United States, in advance, *3.00 Single Copies 0 Cents Each J, Melvin Southcott » Publishers Robert Southcott THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 3, 1951 Purpose And Policy We perform a service for you. We publish this newspaper to tell you what’s going on in your community. We also tell you what we think can be done to improve it. Thus our newspaper becomes intimately associated with you and your welfare. This service brings with it respons­ ibilities. How we meet and carry out those responsibilities directly affects you and your neighbours. Our objectives and policies are im­ portant to you. They are the plan by which "we perform our service. Because we want you .to understand what we are trying to do, we publish our editorial blueprint. Our task is to paint this community's picture. We strive to present to you a complete and accurate analysis of our com­ munity and its activities. We try to show you the just and proper sense of our con­ dition as a community. We believe honest and intelligent journalism is one of the most potent instruments for constructive service. We try to keep our news columns factual and unbiased, reserving our person­ al opinions on the editorial page where they belong. We don’t believe you can get a true picture if unpleasant and undesired events are omitted from our painting. We don’t believe we can perform our, service by avoiding contentious issues. We don’t be­ lieve we can serve you best by merely re­ porting what is good about our community. We don’t believe ignoring the bad will erase it. We do believe, however, that much of our space should be devoted to those events which will benefit our community. We be­ lieve that all just causes should be given as much promotion as possible in our news­ paper. We shall advance useful knowledge to our readers. We shall welcome all at­ tempts to improve this community’s social., economic and political welfare. We believe that the conduct of public affairs should be fully and correctly ex­ posed. We believe that the opinions of public representatives are important and that everyone has a contribution to make in democracy. We also. believe that public debate is vital in our way of life and that we can promote it by reporting facts and expressing opinions. We believe our readers should be able to express their opinions in our newspaper. We encourage them to publicize their be­ liefs, providing they will accept respons­ ibility for them. We make mistakes. So does every newspaper that isn’t afraid of its own shadow. When our facts or opinions are shown to be faulty, we make amends cheerfully and resolve to do better next time. We do not operate in the interests of any class, group, faction or political party. We are ourselves free- by constitutional right and our paper .shall be free. We are independent but not neutral. We shall not be bound by any com­ mercial concern nor by any advertiser. We shall be dictated to by nothing except law and we shall oppose that if we feel it is not in the public interest. One of tile important services this newspaper performs is making space avail­ able to local merchant- for advertising. Through our columns our businessmen are able to promote, their trade and to compete with larger city firms whose appeals reach this community through daily newspapers, Besides promoting sound competition among merchants, advertising helps con­ sumers to buy efficiently and economically. Local advertising stimulates trade in our community. Increased trade, in turn, provides benefits for all district residents. « «• -x- 44 Summer Recreation To pull one of our old chestnuts out of the fire, Exeter still needs a recreational council. For an example, let’s look at the outlook for the kids this summer. Beyond the fact that twelve boys will probably be playing on Derry Boyle’s midget baseball team and some of the younger folk will be playing with the Beta Sigma Phi sorority’s equipment in Victoria Park, we don’t see much in sight for the kids. Some don’t like the idea of organized recreation for the younger generation. They say it’s not wise to “pamper” the kids. Let them fend for themselves, they argue. That the kids will fend for themselves is a certainty. They have a way of putting in spare time—but it's not always the best way. And who can blame them when they don’t spent their hours constructively? It’s much •easier for them to engage in spirited devilry than to try to organize, their own, clean recreation. Every child can educate himself in this country. Yet we consider it imperative that he be taught in a systematic and planned manner. That education prepares him, for the most part, to make a living in this world. But in life do we count our job as the end to happiness or do those after-hours contribute to a large extent? With so much stress on shorter hours of work, more holi­ days and more leisure time, we can’t help but believe the latter is true. If <we bring up these children then in an atmosphere where free hours are essen­ tial to happiness, should we not help them to spend those free hours constructively? A recreational council, of course, should not devote all its time to children. It should encourage recreation among all ages. We have no recreational council now. The last one expired at the end of 1950. Council has not yet considered appointing another one but it cannot be blamed for its inactivity. It is there to carry out what the townsfolk want it to do. If there is no desire for organized recreation, then coun­ cil won’t act. On the other hand, organizations in’ this town might consider the possibilities of municipal recreation. If they think it wise, they should encourage the council to give recreation the green light. •5C* •K* # # Sommersault Hurts Official sources in Britain say this week that Foreign Secretary Herbert Mor­ rison has turned a sommersault on foreign police in the Far East, He now favours bombing communist airbases in Manchuria. To us that’s like taking a poke at Harry Truman with the left hand while the right is shaking hands with the presi­ dent for sacking MacArthur. Britain demanded MacArthur’s dis­ missal because he wouldn’t follow orders. He boldly advocated an aggressive policy in Korea which included, among other things, bombing of Manchuria. MacArthur is now winning sensational acclaim in the U.S. for his views. As a re­ sult, Harry Truman, who benched Mac- Arthur to hold western power support, is having the struggle of his life to defend his policy in Korea. Britain’s aboutface will leave the “U.S. president frying in a hot fire. The breach now uncomfortably wide in U.S. opinion will spread. And while the politicos at home argue, the communists keep hording down on U.N. forces. Bombing Manchurian airbases is a wise thing but splitting U.S. support to do it will far more than offset the value of bombs. 44 44 44 44 Nothing For Nothing One of the first pedlars to hit town since the new by-law was passed was a rambling photographer who was giving away “free” colour baby pictures. Town authorities made him pay his $50 fee. There was, of course, little “free” about that business. There was no charge for the first picture but the charge for re­ prints more than offset the give-away. No­ body gets anything for nothing.. The $50 pedlar fee not only protects local businessmen but protects local resi­ dents also.# # Wisdom In A Phrase I liate the man who builds his name On ruins of another’s fame. —John Gay 44 44 * 44 Now that spring is here, we’re going to need a little community effort to clean up Riverview Park and Community Park. Anybody interested? 44 44 * * / The conservation drive is gathering momentum in this district. Won’t the dogs be happy with all these new trees being planted ? & 44 44 44 Women are now beinb enlisted in the R.C.A.F. That should bring back memories to this district. As the---------- « TIMES” Go By 50 YEARS AGO N. M. Contin has returned from Chicago with a couple of American millionaires and our town (St. Joseph) is now putting on its boom garments again. Mr. Fred Hess Sr. Liberal Candidate for the Legislature of Zurich was in town Monday. The census enumerators of Exeter have completed their task, according to their returns the population of Exeter is 179 4. Hon. Thos. Greenway of Clear­ water, Man., is here spending a few days with his sister, Mrs. Dr. Rollins. Mr. William Gaiser concession 9, Stephen is ill with rheumatics. moved to Hensail where Mr. Wuerth has purchased a grocery business. Mr. Harry Snell of Medicine Hat, Alta., visited with old friends in Exeter last week. He is a grandson of Mrs. John Snell of town. At the council meeting on Monday evening a committee of seven was appointed consisting of three from the council two from School Board,, one from the fair board and one from the citizen’s 'to submit a definite plan for a community building for Exeter. 25 YEARS AGO Mr. H. Bowers has resigned from the Exeter High School staff and has accepted a position as principal of the Fergus High School. Miss Margaret Strang, daugh­ ter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Strang of Usborne graduates this year from Western University with Bachelor of Arts degree. Miss Vera Rowe has resigned her position with Gladman and Stanbury. Mr. Bruce iMedd graduates from O.A.C. Guelph with the de­ gree of B.S.A. 15 YEARS AGO Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Wuerth and family of Crediton have IO YEARS AGO The London, Huron and Bruce at one time known as the Butter and’Egg special, made its last run from Clinton to Wingham on Saturday. It was on December 11, 1875 that the first train made the run from, London to Wingham a distance "of about 70 miles. Now the villages of Londesboro, Blyth and -Belgrave and the town of Wingham are no longer being served by this train. Mrs. C. Kestle and Gary are leaving this week for Stratford, where they will join Mr. Kestle who is employed by the Swift Canadian Co. The trestle work foi* Exeter’s new bridge is now complete. The contractors are now ready to pour the cement flooring. Ted Buswell left Friday even­ ing last for the Regina Training School of the R.C.A.F. ... Neighboring News ... Rest Room Discussed A favourite subject of discus­ sion came before council at the meeting Monday night. For 30 years or more the question of establishing a rest room for Sea­ forth has come before councils from time to time with varying results, but never anything came of it. Opinion was divided on Monday night but a motion in favour carried by a two to four vote. (Seaforth News) Wading Pool Construction of a wading pool in the children’s section of Clin­ ton Community Park will be commenced this year, it was de­ cided at a meeting of Clinton Community Athletic Field Board in the Town Council Chamber Tuesday evening. It was felt that the work could be done in easy stages, and that support might be' given by other bodies such as the Wo­ men's Institute, Canadian Legion and Lions Club. (Clinton News-Record) Zoning By»Law Mitchell will have a Zoning and Planning By-Law enforced if the Department of Planning and Development, in whose hands it now rests, considers it favorably and it is then approved by the Ontario Municipal Board. It has already had one reading before the town council. The purpose of such a by-law will be to establish restricted areas in zones within the town, (Mitchell Advocate) Spring? Mr, Arthur Smith, John St., is probably the only man in town to realize that spring has been here for over a month. Last Monday he cut his front lawn for the first time this year. Whether or, not it is “rushing the season”^ Mr. Smith has, at least, set a good example for others to follow. (Huron Expositor) Leaves For Texas Mrs. Ed Gascho left on Mon­ day to enjoy a few weeks with her sister, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carr, at Fort Worth, Texas. The trip there is being made by bus and return she will accompany Mr. and Mrs. Carr to Chicago, where Mr. Carr will attend a convention before coming to Zur­ ich. We wish Mrs. Gascho a safe trip. Accepts Teaching Position Miss Marjory Klopp, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Klopp, who is at present a student at the Ontario College of Education, Toronto, also a graduate of the University of Western Ontario, majoring in the course of French and Latin, has accepted a posi­ tion on the teaching staff of the Fort Erie High School. "Duties to commence in September, (Zurich Herald) Sales Tax Would Hit Farmers (Tweed News) If the federal government goes ahead with the proposal to a- mend the British North America Act to allow the provinces to levy indirect taxes, hardest hit Canadians would be the farmers. The so-called Turnover Tax would be on everything sold at retail. Merchants say a three per cent hidden tax might mean that price would rise prices foui to four and a half per cent, First, a farmer .. .must buy ali his materials and equipment at retail. Turnover Tax would boost his production costs, Second, higher prices on farm produce would cut down sales. Third, farmers . ,. would pay have to pay the Tax on both the price of goods and the traneport- ation costa. Fourth, if a farmer sold any of his produce direct to consum­ es, he would have to turn tax collector. ............ r...................-......... -..... ...................... ........... Saturday Evening Farm Improvement By Rev. James The most important thing about a farm is the farmer. We withdraw' that statement and say that the most important feature of a farm is the farmer and his wife. Indeed, in not a few in­ stances, the wife is the more im­ portant feature, Money lenders know' this and give first con­ sideration to the sort .of wife a farmer "has. It is Just as w'ell for any goverment that undertakes to improve the farms of the pro­ vince to see clearly that unless the farm wife is of the right sort, farm improvement is diffi­ cult to impossible. The human element, making allowance for wind and pest and drouth and frost storms, is the determining element in farm life. Markets have their place and international relations that determine peace or war, are all of them important. Infact no art in the world is beset with so many helping or hindering condi­ tions as farming, little wonder, then, thqt the farmer and his home are determining features in the improvement of the farm. Woodlots Successful There are farms in this good land that sixty years ago seem­ ed to be the despair of prosper­ ity that to-day are simply splen­ did farm premises. The w’ood lot was set aside ad those ten acres yield farm fuel and syrup and sugar in abundancy* The wood lot and the trees planted, now supply the money for insurance, taxes and building repairs, The stones in the fields have been built into farm fences or into foundations for the farm build­ ings. We are not referring to any Eden but we are referring to homes that have come up from something like despair to condi­ tions of comfort. Within rifle shot of the homes we have men­ tioned were other farms with even better land. These farms to­ day are little better than they were sixty yars ago. What made the difference? Schools Improve For one thing the progressive farmers never forget to keep their manhood about them. They are men first and farmers after­ wards. As soon as they could do so the early farmers built the little log school, a building that served for years as school and church and council chamber. As conditions improved a better school was established and care taken to have the best teacher available secured, the best mini­ sters secured to attend to the spiritual needs of the community. Not in a day but by a series of approximations these schools W’ere improved to the point where in some districts in old Ontario we have a school that serves the larger portions of three or more townships, though there are some sound educators who regret the passing of the little red school. As the social life has been well maintained the farms have i m p rove d. As the farmer is, so is the farm. In attaining this end there has been a deal of hard work, but slavishness or grinding toil have been decidely rare. And what of the change from reaping hook to combine? Men still living have stories of the days when the scant harvest was cut with the reaping hook and taken to the rude barn on a “jumper” guiltless of iron. After the reaping hook came the grain­ cradle an implement regarded with suspicion because of its wastefulness and its cost. Then came the first reaper, a slight advance on the mower. This was followed by the reaper that formed the sheaf and dumped it on the field. Next came the self Anthony, M.A. binder and now we have ,the mysterious combine a machine that has not altogether won its way. Next To Thresher There w'as the flail to <do the threshing. Then came the “open cylinder and the power thresher. Then came the large grain separ­ ator, and now the individual thresher where the combine does not ’do the work. There was the patient ox that cleared up the fallow. Then came the horse and now tlie farm tractor. , Farm life was simpler four­ score years ago and some people smile at those old ways. But it must be remembered that the folk in those simple times got on surprisingly well, if we judge by the men who were nurtured und­ er those conditions. Brown and MacDonald measure up quite well with the best the present day has to offer. Guiding Principal What was the guiding business principal of those who have tak­ en forward steps? Let it be said again that these men who did work that abides knew that: Ill fares the land, to hastening ills a prey, When wealth increases but men decay. That thought was their pillar of cloud by day, their pillar of fire by night. Economically they inquired, “Will this new thing pay?” They had been brought up on three economic principals. “Eat it up. Make it do. Do without.” Some farmers are asking how can a man make any money by purchasing the modern expensive machinery. He is asking what is the use of getting a lot of work done only to find that he has not been working at a pro­ fit. Necessity has driven farmers to the purchase of machinery. We have heard of farmers who have bought twenty thousand dollars worth of machinery. The cost of the two hundred acre farm with it’s stock and buildings would add another twenty thou­ sand dollars to this sum. The question arises, why should a farmer worth forty thousand dol­ lars concern himself with farm­ ing? Others are asking how the land will continue to support such an expensive way of carry­ ing on? If a job is not paying its way, why continue it? Small Way Still other farmers are carry­ ing on'in what is called a small way. They still ask will this new way of doing pay me- Many of them are doing a little better every year. Their soil is improv­ ing, their bank account is happy. They keep the school and the church going and pay theii’ tax­ es. They are smiled at and re­ garded as slow but they are win­ ing in their small way and not losing in a large way. Onlookers are drawing their own conclu­ sions. The farmers who persistently put character first are the farm­ ers who are improving their farms. SMILES . . . . Householder: “Well, I see you brought your tools with you,” Plumber: “Yeah, I’m .getting more absent-minded every day.” * « * * Dentist (To patient who is opening his purse): “No don’t bother to pay me in advance.” Patient: “I'm not. I was count­ ing my money before you give me gas.” laAFF OF THE WEEK This Is The Best Place In Town! Yesterday I Got Four Cigars, Eleven Butts And A Baby Named After Me!"