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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1952-05-22, Page 2THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 22, 1952 This journal shall always fight for progress, reform and public ‘welfare, never be afraid to at­ tack wrong, never belong to any political party, never be satisfied with merely printing news. HOPING HE'LL DROP IT THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 22, 1952 Wanton Criticism Writers A letter, containing the same type of criticism spoken of above, was received by the Times-Advocate last -week after the meeting. This letter will not be printed in our paper, not because this paper disagrees with the writer’s views, but because the writer did not identify himself. In this connection, perhaps a state­ ment on this policy made last year should be repeated. •’ ' The Times-Advocate encourages read­ ers to write to discuss the topics of the day. Since this newspaper is the best medium for exchange of ideas in the. district, we feel it is our duty to present readers’ views to the public. The T-A has always co­ operated in this aspect of public discussion. "But an increasing number of letters have reached this office and have not been published, not because the editors disagreed with the opinions but because the writers did not identify themselves. “‘They are probably disappointed that their letters have not appeared in this paper, but they have no sympathy or under­ standing from the editors, confident enough in their acknowledge them, then will not be responsible for On some occasions, published letters but only on the condition that the writers gives permission to release his name to any reader who asks for it. “Freedom of express!< thing but it can be abused statements are given to "anonymous thinkers’’. tC- w w If they are not own opinions to this newspaper them. the newspaper under fictitious names, on is a sacred . if irresponsible the public by * It’s the easiest tiling in the world to scowl and howl. It’s one of the first things human beings do after they’re born. In babies, howling- and scowling can be ex­ cused but adults should use such measures with discretion. Town council took a dose of unfair criticism last week at the public meeting held to discuss artificial ice. It came from persons who were opposed to the 'move and they probably did more harm than good for their crusade. The criticism dealt mainly with streets and drains and while there may well be .justifiable complaints on these matters (we have never heard of or seen a town with perfect roads and drainage), the type of abuse hurled was not warranted. It is true that streets of the town have been in poor condition. Members of this year's council realize this and they have taken steps to remedy the situation. In fact, this year they budgeted a record sum —$10,000—to scarify, grade, gravel and generally improve the roads. If, of course, council was not prepared to correct street conditions then the insult­ ing protests might have been in order. But in the face of the budget and the action taken to date, that type of complaint is unreasonable. As for drains, we think the council’s present program is commendable. Rather than spend large sums on temporary re­ pairs to all unserviceable drains in the village, the town fathers are maintaining a policy of installing a few' new and perman­ ent drains each year, planned by an engin­ eer to fit into an over-all sewerage system which may be installed at a later date, That is wise spending of the public dollar, in our Opinion, although it does not satisfy all the homeowners all the time. UlllllllUllllllUillllUtlltUIHMIllIIHIIIIUMIIIUllltHnililHHmHIUlillll As the "TIMES" Go By 50 YEARS AGO At the Town Council meeting a by-law was proposed to pro­ hibit the running at large of more than two cows belonging to one ratepayer. A gang of gypsies passed through town on iMonday. Mr. Thomas Case of London Road North returned from a prospecting visit to the North West Thursday. Plans have been made to es­ tablish the new Sovereign Bank of Canada Jin Mr. T. Fitton’s new premises opposite the Central Hotel. The building is to be re­ modelled under the latest of architectural plans. A prize has been donated, Henty’s latest Boys' Book, to the most popular boy at Exeter Public School. to their homes after having com­ pleted the term at Toronto University. 15 YEARS AGO One of the Coronation cere- . monies in Crediton was ’the planting of a tree on the athletic field by the local Women’s In­ stitute. Exeter Public School brought home honors from the first Huron County Music Festival when the choir placed among the three top choirs. A local baseball meeting was held in the Town Hall when a decision was made to enter a team in the Huron-Perth League. High School and Public School students took part in a special parade for Coronation Day, May 12. Urges Farmers Attack Weeds; Save $14,000,000 Loss By W.R. DOUG ALL, HensalJ, Weed losses in Ontario are re­ ported to be 14 per cent of the total crop value. Deduction of crop yield makes up ten per cent of this loss, and reduction in quality values and increased costs make up the other four per cent, Ip. applying this loss to the 1951 Ontario crop it amounts to 40 million dollars, or $4,65 per tillable acre. These large totals do not take into account money, effort, inconvenience on non­ crop land, lawns, parks, nor roadsides, nor the damage to health, morale and income from exposure to ragweed pollen or Poison Ivy, A large part of this 40 million dollar extortion can be saved by a united attack by all farmers, municipal authorities and every­ one interested in weed control. Most weeds are more easily kil­ led when 2-4-D is applied at the growing stage, or when young and tender. Weeds are more re­ sistant to 2-4-D as they become more developed. All weeds should be destroyed before going to seed. For Poison Ivy, 2-4-5T Brush­ kill is pereferable to 2-4-D. The time for weed control is here again. Among the first weeds to make their apearance are mustard and yellow rocket. Mustard is quite easily control­ led by 2-4-d chemical, and can be applied when the grain is foui’ to five inches in height, ap­ proximately one month after seeding. Spraying for mustard is so effective and the cost so moderate, there is no longer any excuse for tolerating this weed in cereal crops. Although it is not generally Wood, Inspector for Huron recommended to treat where clover has been sowed with 2-4-D, quite a number report successful weed control with little or no negligible damage to clovers where the clover was Red, Alsike, White or Ludino, when rates were kept at a min­ imum, although Alfalfa or Sweet Cloyer seem to be more suscept­ ible to damage. The time factor is important when treating new seedings, and should be timed when the grain and weeds are large enough to offer some protective cover to the clover seedlings. For must­ ard spraying when the field is seeded to clover, Amine could be used at the rate of three to four ounces per acre. Where Canadian and Sow Thistle and Bindweed are in the crop (not seeded to clover) Ester form of 2-4-D is preferable, ap­ plying seven to eight ounces per acre. Spraying weeds in the early growth is important in getting successful results. Yellow Rocket appears to be spreading at an alarming rate. It is a perennial <weed found mostly in-clover fields, and fre­ quently gets its start as an im­ purity in clover seed. It can also be carried by birds. Yellow Rocket prefers locations which have a tendency to be damp. Control methods are to pre­ vent it from going to seed by pulling, early cutting for hay .when weed is in full bloom) after havest and early spring cultivation and spraying at the rate of eight ounces per acre where no clover is present, such as in pasture fields and road­ sides.I Letter To The Editor Too Much Recently this newspaper published a montage and article on the type of propa­ ganda communists are using to betray our country. This was done with the belief that it would help expose the nature of the tactics used by Reds to weaken our peo­ ple’s faith in our nation. Now’, however, we doubt the wisdom of such a thing. What has changed our mind is the consciousness of the great amount of pub­ licity given to Red propaganda by our press. A perfectly good example is the recent "germ warfare” charge being made by Dr. Endicott, a former United Church mission­ ary, The press has given these charges considerable amount of space in papers. What purpose can this repetition serve but to aid the Red propaganda machine? Admittedly, the charges are being violently refuted and posed in ridiculous fashion, but nevertheless they are being aired, and aired often. It is unfortunate, too, that one of the major sources of news these days seems to be the preposterous and insane charges made by communists against the western powers. Surely we must be aiding the cul­ prits with our announcements of their lat­ est dreams. The press is to be. commended for its . efforts to keep the public informed of the imminent danger of Red strategy but per­ haps this type of enlightenment can go too far, especially when we seem too busy with our internal politics to boast of and boost our democratic form of government. The Red propaganda machine has not operated without success. It has even found some sympathizers in this district—where and un-prosperity in high, unemploymen rest low, where democracy has them with a luxurious living. provided Everyone should be on the alert to nullify and discredit the arguments of Red sympathizers who are trying to convince the innocent bystander. There are those who consider this plan not adequate and they are certainly entitled to their opinion. But no one can maintain or expect to get support for an argument that the council is, as one person inferred, utterly disregarding the drainage problem. Another person contended that coun­ cil had no right to issue debentures on artificial ice because they were not elected by a vote of the people. This, perhaps, was the, crowning touch of the unreason­ able attitude shown. As Mayor Cochrane pointed out, the fact that council was by acclamation was not the fault of the sitting members of council. He might have added that it was the fault of the tax­ payers. Certainly if these men are the Only ones who are willing to give their time and effort to the well-being and the administra­ tion of the town, they should not be criti­ cized for that; they should be commended. It is not to be suggested here that town council should not be criticized. On the contrary, good criticism of council will result in more efficient*and more interest­ ed administration. But wanton criticism of men who are spending time and effort for the public welfare is a gross misuse of our democratic privileges. If such abuse continues, is it any won­ der that there are “fewer and fewer men willing to run for public office ? Let’s look at our argument and tem­ perament in the mirror before we start blasting the mail who is doing our job. In the case of the public meeting, the major consideration—can Exeter afford artificial ice?-—was at least partially ig­ nored because of the indiscretion of out­ spoken critics. For those who attended to hear reasonable argument, the meeting must have been somewhat disappointing. * * * * A splendid type of youth recreation is being fostered at Dashwood where citizens are supporting a junior band. Dashwood has always been interested and entertained by band music and this new venture will ensure them of lots of it for years to come. 25 YEARS AGO The Exeter ball team went to Goderich iMay 24 to play an ex­ hibition game, and were suc­ cessful in defeating the Gode­ rich team 7 to 1. Among those from Exeter High School who took part in the annual field and track meet of Western Ontario Secondary Schools in London were: B. S. Campbell, N. R. Geiger, E. D. Howey, F. M. Faist, W. L. Turn­ bull, W. G. Spencer, S. Campbell*, M. W. Howey, C. S. Reid, S. H. Skinner, E. F. Taman, E. R. Des- jardine, H. L. Jennings, E. E. Tiernan. Mr. Ken Stanbury, Miss Eve­ lyn Howard of town; Mr. Walter Johns of Usborne and Mr. Lome Tieman of Dashwood have re­ turned to their homes having completed the term at the West­ ern University in London. Messrs. William Lawson, How-' ard Dignan, George Beavers, Grant Collingwood, Peter Case and Grant Sanders have returned 1O YEARS AGO A new building will be erected on the farm of Mr. Fred Eller- ington to be used for housing Japenese people who are to be brought to this section from British Columbia to help with the sugar beet harvest. Three former Exeter girls, Grace Beckler, Ann Morgan and Greta Webber graduated from normal school with first class honors. Good prices were realized at the auction sale of Mr. S. La'w- son-'in Stephen when a pair of steers weighing about 1,100 lbs. each were sold for $231. At’ a meeting of the Exeter Board of Education the request of E. J. Wetliey to be relieved of his duties as principal was accepted. Mr. Harold L. Sturgis, a member of the staff will take over the new job of principal. Mr. Wethey has been principal of the Exeter High School for 23 years. SCENE OF IRON DISCOVERY — The biggest hunt for iron in Ontario's history now has spread into the southwest of the pro­ vince following the announce­ ment that iron has been dis­ covered in rich tohacco-growing area around Simcoe. Steel offi­ cials say the discovery at ’Simcoe will be extremely important be­ cause of its proximity to Lake Erie which houses some of the major steel companies on the continent. There is a strong be­ lief now that perhaps 90 per cent of the province is favorable for iron ore deposition, based on new knowledge obtained during the past two or three years. —’Central Press Canadian UlKIIIIKIIIIIllllllllllllllllKIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllllllnillllilllllllllllllllllt News From Our NEIGHBORS IKIIIIUIIItllKIllltHKIIIIIIIIIIIIIIillllltlltlllllllllllllllllllllllllllliilllllllllllllUK p.m. He was working in a 50- ft. brick well in which he had just finished drilling at noon on Wednesday, having got water at 310 feet. Apparently overcome by gas he had fallen on his head and the body was wedged at the bot­ tom of the 5'0-ft. well. Angus MacLean, Seaforth fire­ man, narrowly escaped being overcome by the deadly gas while trying to get down to (Davidson’s body. A fireman’s grappling hook was finally used, and the body was pulled up by one ankle aftei’ being in the well an hour. The well was dry. (Seaforth News) • Lucan, Ont., May 19, 1952. The Exeter Times-Advocate, Exeter, Ontario. Gentlemen: I have been instructed by the members of the Control Board of the Lucan Community Mem­ orial Centre to write you con­ cerning a quotation- appearing in the May 15 issue of your paper which, as you know, is ciuite widely read in this district. The statement to which we have re­ ference appeared in the 'report on the meeting called to discuss the artificial ice issue in Exeter. Mr. Clarence Boyle is reported as saying that Lucan had paid off its $8,000.00 deficit inside of two months. We do know know what was the source of Mr. Boyle’s in­ formation. We do not know what deficit he refers to. The inference which one would nat­ urally draw from such remarks is that we in Lucan are entirely out of the “red”. This is defin-, itely not the case. We only wish it was. We have still a very sub­ stantial amount to pay to our contractors before we can put a “paid in full” stamp on our in­ voice for artificial ice. We have a number of unpaid pledges from citizens of this community who we feel sure will in due time honor their promises to us. It will take all of these and more too ibefore we can say all is paid for. We would appreciate your giv­ ing this letter some space in your next issue. Yours truly, M.' H. Hodgins, Secretary of the Control Board. “Who was the lady I saw you with the other night at the side­ walk cafe?” “That was no sidewalk cafe. That is our furniture—we are living there.” (Exeter Onesh&liboeate Times Established 1873 Amalgamated 1924 Advocate Established 1881 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 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 30, 1951 — 2,493 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Canada, In advance, $3.00 a year — United States, in advance, $4.00 a year Single Copies Each J, Melvin Southcott * Publishers - Robert Southcott Chief Battered Chief of Police Gilbert Robert­ son in the pusuit of his duties early Friday morning, was so battered about the ^head by a Milverton young man’tliat he has been confined to his bed for some days. (Mitchell Advocate) Our *Dogs Some dogs are nice friendly companions and have saved many lives in different ways. We do want to give them credit for all they deserve. Sorry to say, some folk have them ,and take very little care Of them by not feed­ ing them proper or give them a good dog house. So they natural­ ly run around night and day and are a nuisance to neighbour^ or any one they Come in contact with. Keep your dog at home, that is where it belongs and not have them run over other people’s shrubs and gardens. (Zurich Herald) Police Check Cars There will 'be a police drive in this district commencing next week concerning safety and cour­ tesy on the highways. All cars will be checked for faulty brakes, steering, lights, horns, wind­ shield wipers, etc., and all drivers are warned that any infraction of the 'Highway Traffic Act will be severly dealt with and all cars not in safe condition, will be taken off the road. This move is necessitated by the fact that Middlesex County has a very poor record. In 1950 there were 4460 accidents and in 1951 there were 5933 accidents—an Increase of 33%. (Parkhill Gazette) Another Ice Plant Clinton Lions Club, at an en­ thusiastic dinner meeting held in St. Paul’s Parish Hall Tuesday evening, launched a campaign to raise $30,000 to install artificial ice equipment in Clinton Lions Arena this year. The Club formally adopted a resolution to proceed with the project, and then heard the re­ port of the Artificial Ice Com­ mittee, headed- by W. E. Perdue, and the Finance Committee, headed by Frank Fingland; iQC. It was decided to award a con­ tract for installation of the equipment, using the direct- expansion system, work to get under way at the earliest possible date. It was also decided to carry on a well-organized fund-raising campaign, with an objective of $30,000, to finance the project. (Clinton News Record) Granton Couple Plan Trip Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gollings of Granton are looking forward to a trip to England in July. They have their tickets bought and are now just waiting for the day when the H.M.S. Scythia sails from Quebec and they will be on their way to their former homes in Peterborough and Ban­ bury, England. (St. Marys Joumal-Argus) Dies From Gas William Davidsoil, Wingham, well driller, age 34, unmarried, died from gas and injuries from falling, in a well at the farm of Stan Jackson, Tuckef$mith, on Wednesday afternoon about 4