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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1956-05-31, Page 2Th* Tim** Advocat*, May 3L 195$ -------- n .t,_i. Editorials This newspaper believes the right to express an opinion in public contributes to the progress of the nation and that it must be exercised freely to preserve and improve democratic government,, « Let's Change Our Attitude Boost Bend Summer Resort It's An Asset To The Area Jottings By J.M.S, AT Red Letter Week For T-A Again this newspaper commends action of Grand Bend police to curb rowdyism at the summer resort. For several years now the OPP detachment under Corporal Neil Chamberlain has waged campaigns against over-zealous vacationers who violate liquor and traffic laws. This year’s will be even more severe than those in the past. An extra-large force will be on duty at the summer resort during weekends and the men will have in­ structions to take severest action pos­ sible against those who don’t respect the rights of others. Grand Bend’s reputation has suf­ fered in recent years because of gangs of rowdies which visit the re­ sort. In view of the concerted at­ tempts by the village council and its merchants to improve facilities at the vacation cehtre, it’s'unfortunate-that a few can spoil it for the many. We hope the police campaign produces results.***** As the summer approaches, it might be well for district residents to change their attitude towards Grand It's Your Column (The following editorial appeared in- the Port Credit Weekly. We have changed it slightly to give it a local touch because it applies here, too.) So you don’t agree with our opin­ ion on a particular subject! So you don’t think the municipal council, the provincial or federal administration is following the right policy or taking the proper action! Maybe things aren’t just right, but what are you going to do about it? You aren’t doing yourself any good, you aren’t contributing much to your community, your province or your nation by sitting at home brood­ ing about the ’situation. The best thing for you to do is to sit down with pen in hand, and- write a brief, sound and sensible letter to the editor. The right to express one’s opin­ ions is a privilege which is enjoyed by all Canadians, and The Times- Advocate, in common with newspapers in all parts of the country, is pleased to receive letters pertaining to various subjects. The writing of letters for publication establishes, an individual’s interest in his community, and in the welfare of his fellow citizens. The people of South Huron and North Middlsex are prone to be a little shy, They have plenty of good ideas, a lot of excellent suggestions, many sound and considered opinions on matters of vital interest to their community—but they will not share them. The value of such ideas and opinions is lost because the individual stores them within himself. How much better for him to put them in writing and submit them to his newspaper! It isn’t necessary for one to be a literary genius to write a letter tu the editor. There are few rules to be fol­ lowed. All that the newspaper asks is that the letters be as brief as pos­ sible, legible and Sane, and bear the writer’s signature and address. A pen name will always be used, of course, if the writer so wishes. We’ll publish your letter on almost any subject, unless you are seeking free advertis­ ing by publicizing some function of an organization in which you are inter­ ested. Criticism, praise or thanks, the place to express it is in a well-written letter. The newspaper is the mouthpiece of the community. It mirrors the achievements, the plans, the happiness and' the sadness of the people it serves. The newspaper is the pulse of the community, but that pulse- beats strong ana clear only so long as there is the fresh blood of opinion and in­ terest. The “Letters to the Editor” col­ umn is yours. What are you going to do about it? Bend as a vacation resort. We’ve heard in recent years a number of logal people disparage this summer boom town because it’s too crowded, too commercial etc. Perhaps that’s natural. When there’s something near by that be­ comes overwhelmingly popular with people from outside, it seems to be human nature to feel some antagon­ ism. Perhaps we become jealous of the summer resort’s success. But everyone in this district should remember that Grand Bend is a very definite asset to the community. The tourists it attracts spend many dollars, not only in the resort itself, but in the neighboring district. Gar­ ages, restaurants, gift shops, in fact all retail stores benefit from the proximity of the popular beach. Instead of criticizing the resort, this community should boost it. Reconsider Town council might reconsider its rejection last week of Councillor R. C. Dinney’s suggestion that the bi; cycle by-law be revised. Councillor Dinney noted the old legislation prevented the propelling of any wheeled vehicles on sidewalks. That means it’s illegal for mothers to push a baby buggy down the street. Obviously, mothers don’t want to break the law. On the other hand, they don’t want to push their bug­ gies on the roads either. It may be convenient, ’ from council’s standpoint, just to ignore the enforcing of the section of the by­ law in order to avoid revision. But it doesn’t enhance .respect for municipal regulations to have such legislation on the books. Visit Shut-Ins This Sunday is Shut-In’s Day. It hasn’t been widely promoted because j,t isn’t. connected with-any Commercial venture. Nevertheless it’s worthy of widespread observance. There’s, nothing, perhaps, that’s as rewarding and humbling as a visit to a shut-in. It’s an experience many of us don’t enjoy often enough. It’s amazing to find out how much joy one can spread by. spending a few moments with a person who is confined to a wheelchair or *bed. We’ll never forget hearing a hard-boiled merchant, whose chief aim in life was to make himself some money, tell about the surprising amount of pleasure he received by treating a group of elderly people to a car ride. He described it as one of the happiest adventures of his life. ■ Exeter Kinsmen for several years have sponsored a personal service night during which each member visited a shut-in. The night has be­ come just as popular with the mem­ bers as with the people they visit. This Sunday, make it a point to visit with a shut-in. You’ll enjoy the experience. Canadian Wit Keep in mind, though this eternal truth: Difficulties do not' crush men, they make them. -^-Arthur Meighen Whoever ceased to be a student has never been a student.—George Iles We have no absolute rights among us. The rights of each man in our state of society end precisely at the point, where they encroach upon the rights of others.—-Sir Wilfred Laurier, 1877 Changing one thing for another is not always reform. —T. C. Haliburton We hear little at this moment throughout Canada savp the talk of prices rising, real estate and rents go­ ing up, mechanics and labourers striking for more wages, provisions growing dearer day by day. —Toronto Globe, 1854 I have always found the present sufficiently interesting to occupy most of my thought.—W. L. MacKenZie King Last week was one of the red letter weeks in the history of the Times-Advocate. We received more compliments and had more nice things said to us than ever before. There were two reasons for this. One was the winning of two trophies and a prize in competition with the leading weekly newspapers in the Prov­ ince of Ontario and the other was for the forward step we have taken in providing a big­ ger and/ w.e hope, a better news­ paper for Exeter and the sur­ rounding community. We are convinced that there is a place for a weekly news­ paper that will provide-the every­ day news of the community and by that we jhpan those happen­ ings which may seem trivial and unnoticed by the daily press -the birth 'announcements which we are pleased to announce free of charge but which the daily press charges for; also the little items of interest and the prob­ lems that confront a community, A little gathering it reflects and our home are What is taking place. But our interests are not con­ fined to Exeter and its immedi­ ate surroundings. I have often said that if London and Strat­ ford grows and prospers this whole area will reap some of the benefits and so I say that if Exeter or any of the surround­ ing municipalities progress a certain benefit accrues to all. That is why we are interested in every improvement that takes place in Hensall, Crediton, Dash­ wood, Grand Bend, Lucan and all the smaller municipalities surrounding Exeter. We appreciate greatly the in­ terest of our correspondents who keep us informed of the happen­ ings, so that as one great fam­ ily of readers each can keep in touch with what is happening with the other and also that the outside world will realize that here is a healthy, prosperous community, an ideal community in which to live and bring up a family. We may not have all the ad­ vantages of city life, but we do have the freedom to stretch our- ________ ____ selves and enjoy what many . eludes with the founding of the city dwellers envy us for. Last week for the first in many weeks we were to produce in one paper Hensall and Lucan news other correspondence, 17 in all. Our issue last week of 24 pages, double our usual number, created an unprecedented prob­ lem for our staff. Usually there are repeat advertisements but last week every line in the paper had to be set fresh. We were crowded for both space and mat­ erials in producing so many pages but our staff co-operated 4?’III Times Established 1873 Amalgamated 1924 Advocate Established 1881 Published Each Thursday Morning at Exeter/ Ontario An Independent Newspaper Devoted to th* Interest* of the Town of Exeter and District Authorized a* Second Class Mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa MEMBER; The Canadian Weekly Newspaper Asiociation, Th* Ontario Weekly Newspaper Association and the Audit Bureau of Circulation. AWARDS: A. V. Nolan Trophy, general excellence for newspapers published in Ontario town* between 1/500 and 4,500 population; E* T. Stephenson Trophy for best front page among Ontario weekly newspaper* (also won in 1954). 1953—All-Canada insurance Federation national safely award; Ontario Safety League award, Paid-in-Advance Circulation at of September 30, 1955—-2,734 < SUBSCRIPTION RATES (In AdvanceJ-Canada $3.00 Per Year; U.S.A. HW 1 by Th* Cxeter Times-Advocate Limited...................... thing like a family may seem trivial but the life of the family readers away from interested in knowing time able both with whole-heartedly. Many hours of overtime went into the produc­ tion and to cap it all one lino­ type went out of commission just when we needed it most. There , are many hours that go into the production of the average paper but there is some satisfaction in knowing that your work is appreciated. News Of Your | By MRS, A “must” for readers of “Your Library” is “The, Birth of Britain” Book 1 of ”A History” of the English-Speaking People” by Winston Churchill to be pub­ lished in four volumes. We say “must” not only be­ cause it is a history of our peo­ ple but because it is written in masterly English. There is al­ ways the right word and proper adjective. Churchill will go down in English literature as one of it’s greatest prose writers. It is typical of Churchill that his book was published on April 23. St. George’s Day. The first Can­ adian printing—15,000 copies— was exhausted almost as soon as printed. Nobody was in the least surprised that the bopk was a best seller before it was born. Churchill has long had such a book in mind—in fact it was 20 years ago he had ipade ar­ rangements for such a history.- At the outbreak of the war about half a million words had been written. Then, on September 3 1939 he went to the Admiralty. All the plans -were set aside. During the six years of war and afterwards when he was pro­ ducing his war'memoirs the book to use his own words “slumber­ ed peacefully.”-Now he has pre­ sented to the public the first vol­ ume. The Birth Of Britain Thia volume begins with the invasions by Romans, Danes, and Normans and continues through the Wars of the Roses. Great figures and events crowd its pages: William the Norman; , Richard Coeur de Lion; Joan of Arc; The Black Prince; Magna Ch aria; Agincourt; the Black Death and many others. Itcon- Tudor. Dynasty in 1485” on the eve of the discovery of the New ‘ World. Volume Three will deal with story including the discovery and colonization of America, the esta- . J.M.S, blishment of William and Mary on the throne and the beginning Of world power. Volume three will deal with the growth of Britain as an inter­ national power in India, the loss of the American colonies and the rise of Napoleon and the Battle of Waterloo. Volume Four brings the action up to turn of the century and the death of Queen Victoria, Here is an undertaking that for most men would be a life’s work and yet for Churchill it is just an incident in his crowded career. No one except Churchill could even attempt on such a broad scale such a history. He is proud of his country, its his­ tory, its achievements and ap­ preciates its contribution to the world. In the closing paragraph of his introduction he sums up his aims in writing this book. “It is in the hope that the contemp­ lation of the trials and tribula­ tions of our forefathers may -not only fortify the English speak­ ing peoples of today but also play some part in uniting the whole v'orld, that I present this account.” Read and enjoy “The Birth of Britain” at Your Library. i I | Wedding Stationery | s x | Make sure the wedding invitations are correct in | | every detail. We have a large choice from which I J you may select. ' | I THE TIMES’APVOCATE I ARTHUR FRASER INCOME TAX REPORTS BOOKKEEPING SERVICE ETC. Ann St., Exeter • Phone 504 W. G. COCHRANE, B.A. BARRISTER & SOLICITOR EXETER, ONTARIO At Hensall, Friday, 2 to 5 P.M. VIC DINNIN Savings Investments and Annuity Certificates INVESTORS SYNDICATE Of Canada, Limited INVESTORS MUTUAL of Canada Ltd. Balanced Mutual Fund Shares PHONE 168 ZURICH BELL & LAUGHTON BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS & NOTARIES PUBLIC ELMER D. BELL’, Q.C. C. ,V. LAUGHTON, L.L.B, Zurich Office Wednesday Afternoon EXETER PHONE 4 DR. H. H. COWEN , L.D.S., D.D.S. "I DENTAL SURGEON Main Street Ex*t*r Closed Wednesday Afternoon • PHONE 36 G. A. WEBB, D.C.* ♦Doctor of Chiropractic 438 MAIN STREET, EXETER X-Ray and Laboratory Facilities Open Each Weekday Except Wednesday, Tues. & Thurs. Evenings 7-9 For Appointment - Phone 606 MERRY MENAGERIE tiiiiiiiitiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitliiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiliiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiitiitiii I As the "TIMES” Go By 50 YEARS AGO Miss Winona Howard who has successfully taught the Jr. De­ partment of Winchelsea school for the past year and a half has resigned. Dearing-Stanlake—At the rec­ tory, Exeter, on June 2. 1906 by Rev. R. J. M. Perkins, Wesley Dearing to Miss Clara Maud, youngest daughter of John Stan- lake, both of Stephen. Melville Howey, Phm, B. who recently graduated at the Phar­ macy College, Toronto, is now engaged with his brother, W. S. Howey. The sugar beet growing district surrounding Exeter, comprising 24 shipping points for beets, con­ tains 365 farmers who are grow­ ing sugar beets totalling 768 acres being one seventh part of the Whole crop grown for the Berlin Sugar Factory. 25 YEARS AGO Mr. Samson Yelland was much feted by friends in Port Perry before he loft to make his home with his sister in Exeter. Mr. C. Wesley Heywood of Usborne has secured Bachelor of Arts degree at University of Western Ontario. wMr. John Stanbury, butcher, is giving up business and plans W leave Exeter. Reeve B. M. Francis is at­ tending Huron County Council this week. The census enumerators start­ ed their duties on Monday. Thames Road friends are plan­ ing for their golden jubilee. Rev. Wm. Gardner of Thedford will be in charge of hiOrhing service and ,Rev. Wm. Montieth, the evening service. S. Wuerth of Crediton was elected brosident of South Huron Baseball League, at the meeting in Central Hotel Monday even- mg,......,, ... Train 2,000 During War Over 2,000 pilots from the Uni­ ted Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and Canada were train­ ed at RCAF Station Centralia during world war two, it was re­ vealed in a recent history by Wing Commander F. H. Hitch­ ins, C.D., London. Entitled “Service Aviation in Western Ontario,” his account of air force activities in the dis­ trict has been published in West­ ern Ontario Historical Notes, a U.W.O. publication. Known in wartime as No. 9 Service Flying Training School, the station was started at Sum­ merside and later moved to Cen­tralia. It took part in the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, The account follows: No. 9 S.F.T.S. originated at Summerside, P.E.I., on 6 Janu­ ary, 1941, as a “Harvard” train­ ing school. After 18 months at this site ' the school was moved to Centralia in July 1942 and at the same time was converted from single-engined to twin-en­ gined (Anson) training. From the beginning friendly relations were established with the local communities; <. Huron county generously welcQmed the airmen and airwomen by donat­ ing $1,800 to equip the school’s recreation hall, and No. 9 made itself “one of the family” by " capturing the Huron County soft- ball championship in three keen­ ly contested games with Credi­ ton. ' “It was' at Centralia; too, that the R.C.A.F.’s first pipe band was formed early in 1943, wear- ing the new tartan that had been designed for the Service; several London firms donated the spec­ ial uniforms for the band. Led by a smart W.D. drum major­ ette, the band created a sensa* tion wherever it appeared. Course 61, the first twin-engin- en intake, began training at Cen­ tralia on 2 August, 1942, and its 49 graduates received their wings on 20 November. On 29 March, 1945, in closing ceremonies for the B.C.A.T.P., 112 members (70 R.A.F. and 42 R.C.A.F.) of Cour­ ses 121- and 122 were presented with their pilot’s flying badge. Although the B.C.A.T.C. was of- ficially terminatd on -31 March, 1945, No. 9, F.S.T.S. remained in operation for some weeks longer to give special six-weeks refresh­ er courses for pilots who had been selected for O.T.U. training, and on the last day of that month No. 9 S.F.T.S. was disbanded. “Throughout the whole of its life, both at Summerside and at Centralia, the school has been commanded by G/C E. G. Ful­ lerton who was awarded the Air Force Cross in tribute to his part in the B.C.A.T.P.. Over 2,000 pilots of the R.C.A.F., RAF, RAAF and RNZAF received their Service flying training at No. 9.” ALVIN WALPER PROVINCIAL LICENCED AUCTIONEER For your sale, large or small, courteous and efficient service at all times. ''Service jhat Satisfies” PHONE1 57-r-2 DASHWOOD USBORNE & HIBBERT MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Head Office: Exeter, Ontario President Martin Feeney R.R. 2 Dublin Vice-President E. Clayton Colquhoun R.R. 1 Science Hill Directors Harry, Coates R.R. 1 Centralia Wm. A. Hamitlon Cromarty Milton McCurdy R.R. 1 Kirkton Alex J. Rhode R.R. Agents Thos, G, Ballantyne Clayton Harris R.R. Stanley Hocking Solicitor W. G. Cochrane Secreta ry-T rea surer Arthur Fraser Exeter Cromarty 3 Mitchell . R.R. 1 Woodham 1 Mitchell Mitchell Exeter N. L. MARTIN OPTOMETRIST Main Street, Exeter Open Every Weekday -Except Wednesday For Appointment Phone 355 JOHN WARD CHIROPRACTOR A -. DRUGLESS THERAPIST 1 Rear of 429 Main St., Exeter Phone 348 Closed en Wednesdays DR. J. W. CORBETT L.D.S., D.D.S. , DENTAL SURGEON 814 Main Street South Phone 273 Exeter DR. D. J. McKELVIE, D.V.M, VETERINARY SURGEON , Phone 99 Hensall , - Ontario J. NORMAN COWAN BOOKKEEPING Systems, Service, etc. INCOME TAX RETURNS Dashwood 27-r-13 Sarepta Hay Post Offic* 15 YEARS AGO Mr! Grafton Cochrane, who has been attending Osgoode selected for O.T.U. training. Hall, Toronto, has successfully . These^ courses ^ceased^ June passed his . final law examina­ tions. Monday, June 9, will be cele­ brated as the birthday of King George VI. Rev. H. E. Roppel pastor for nearly six years at Calvary Evangelical Church, Dashwood, left for his new appointment at St. Jacobs. Rev. 'and Mrs. Clay­ ton Becker of Listowel are s'uc- cessors to the Roppel family. A recital by the pupils of W. R. Goulding is to be held in James St. church, June 16. Twelve additional scholars from Exeter High School have been granted their term in or­ der to engage in farm work. Seventeen men volunteered for active service during a recruit­ ing rally in Exeter on Monday. They are at present in London for medical examination. TO YEARS AGO The work of excavating for the basemdht of the new Pentecostal Tabernacle which is to be erect­ ed on the property opposite Cav- en .church has been completed by Mr.’ L. Turnbull. An event long to be remember­ ed was the gathering at the Ex­ eter Arena on Thursday evening when Exeter paid tribute to her veterans of world War II and to do homage to those who had made the supreme sacrifice. Fred Luxtori, who recently re­ ceived his discharge from the army, has resumed his position with the London branch of Sil- verwood Dairies Ltd. Giant claws of modern high­ way rippers have written finish to one of. the oldest stretches of road in the distriet-the seven miles of corduroy between Dash­ wood and EXeter.... ▼ ▼ wwi\ I Does this monument honour Napoleon Bonaparte ? Ethelred the Unready?