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0 nl J Sele SAMUEL FARMER, Na Editor and Publisher. PORT PERRY PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3rd, 1940 EDITORIAL "Such is the patriot's boast, where'er we roam: His first, best country ever is at home.* f SOLDIERS AND THE RAILWAY It is becoming increasingly evident that some- thing should be done about the transportation of Hiteh-hiking is a certain process, and hds many elements of dan- Sincere commendation is due to the motor- ists who have been so thoughtful in picking up . travelling soldiers. Everywhere one hears stories of the kindly reception given- to the men in khaki on the road. "But as the army grows and as the roads become more dangerous in winter conditions there ought to be some other means of transportation for the men on long treks. It should be possible for the government to be able to make some arrangement with the Cana- . dian National Railway, and perhaps with the other railways to carry the men at a very nominal --if they could hot be carried free. In niost cases there is abundant room nowadays in the passenger coaches of the railway trains; and the space might just as well be usefully oc- Even if a coach or two had to be added on special occasions, that would seem to be a comparatively small contribution to maké in this soldiers "on leave", - ger, charge, cupied. time of war. ' \ oe qo o SOCIAL STANDING Some people are forever dodging public duties. "Don't ask me" seems to be their slogan. forget that a sponge is of little value unless it can be squeezed out once in a while. The fact is that any of us can test our standing in the community, the family, or in business, by the demands that are made for noboby asks us to do anything for others, it is very apparent that our standing is low. Dorothy Thompson has pointed out the modern tendency to expect the world to be made over for us. That task might be carried out by others; but that would be no guarantee that we should enjoy the world in the making of which we took no part. The curious delusion ite that world making is a big stage performance carried out by great The fact is the world will be policical figures. remade by ordinary people like ourselves. when the changes become part and parcel of the lives of everyday folk, will they be effectively permanent. More of us will need to adopt the slogan of the Panama énginecrs if we wish to preserve what is = ~~ good and rebuild what is bad in this world. The spirit that inspired them may inspire us-- "Got any rivers they say are uncrossable? Got any mountains you can't tunnel through? freedom." very. un- is this freedom? for shinny. neighbors, quite naturally. WHAT IS THIS FREEDOM? We are talking much to-day of "preserving our What is it we are protecting? What When dad was a youngster he could go bare- foot as soon as he could bear the cold, and he did not lose his social standing, for all the other youngsters did the same thing. not have to join a league, chance to grumble about the quality of his hockey stick or his baseball bat provided by the club. There were noné of these things provided. The boys found their own cquipment, stick wasn't good enough for hockey it would do As transportation was limited, he stayed home and played with the neighbors. there were no restrictions against , him playing if he could get up any kind of scrub team. In sport he did nor did he have a And if the But In social life-it was not neccessary to send a formal invitation to secure the company of the They came into cach other's homes Likely they brought their knit- ting or sat round the table paring apples--and talked. When the paring was done, they gathered round the organ and sang Moody and Sankey hymns or "I Was Seeing Nellie Home", "O My Darling Clementine" and the like. If you go to" church to-day you may notice that the old folk They = their books. Halitosis, our service. If Only duct of man. We specialize in the wholly impossible-- - Doing -what noboby ever could do." Doing the very best we can whenever we have an opportunity to serve should bé an underlying We grow by doing; and we measure our standing in the community by the principle of our lives. service we render. next year. that float were unknown. " bench or a dip in the neighboring creck provided for a reasonable cleanliness We shall-not be able to go back to that life of happy simplicity for times have changed. we shall have to learn that freedom is not merely the opportunity to do as we ---- please. really a chance to cultivate the best that is in us. If we use too many of life's modern conveniences. } it is probable that we shall have little time for proper sclf-development; and less time to be of service in the community. "The way of life is not outside the normal con- Now I know why the truly moral life is so rare when wise men regard it higher than it really is, foolg do not know haw to do it justice, noble men aspire too highly--they want to live high above their normal selves--and the ignoble do not strive enough." ~ can sing many of the hymns without looking at ) They learned the words so thor- oughly when they were children that they are part and parcel of life. athlete's foot, vitamins, and soaps The basin on the back But It is * * * CONFUCIUS SAY * * * = What « glorivus opportunity we are en- joying to clean up the garden, and plan the re-arrangement we are intending for We picture the past loveliness and plan for greater plenty and beauty. 3 RAIDER WILL "RETURN, Germany suffers. a very great number of losses in her alr raids tain, This raider, however, is bound to go back. - At least, the aluminum collected after it had heen shot down will he used in British aircraft construction, RE WOMEN JURORS The matter has been previously con- sidered and there is a great deal to be said in favour of the proposal, I have however, always been confronted with . expensg to counties that would be involved\ on' 'account of the accom- mbdation, and attendants that would be necessary. That, of course, is not a serious expense nor an insurmount- "able difficulty if it is decided that! women are to serve on jurles, G, D. CONANT, - Attorney-General Copy of Mr. Fairty's submission, October 14t, 1940 "If we are going to have the un- trammelled jury system, I personally would like to see womén allowed to sit upon juries. They are citizens and should have all the rights and duties of citizens, I think they would he_more apt, from the inquiries I have made, to show common sense in some of 'these cases, especially where their own sex is concerned. After all, the average woman is usually the treas- urer at home and is not so apt to be generous with other people's money a3 a male jury. I have frequently dis- cussed this matter with those in the same line of work in the United States and have found no sentiment against mixed juries." vl 1440 men in power, The strides that have been taken in the development of printing are truly marvelous. Early samples af the printing art showed good workmanship considering the crudeness of the equipment. The production was very slow in comparison with the immense output of to-day. In two print- ing departments particular pro- gress has been made--1 In rapid typesetting by linotype and mon- otype. 2 In speedy presses that produce millions of copies of all types of publications. The latest development in print- ing is the microprint, By this process there appear on the paper a number of squares unreadable by the unaided eye. These squares are three-quarters of an inch long and half an inchwide. Bach square represents a full size page of a book, Those pages are made readable by a special Yoflecting lamp--the "Readex."' ~ Thjs method promises to be of great value in preserving refer- ence books The housing of great libraries has become a major problem, The next much-needed discov- ery will be in the line of material upon which to print. The present consumption of pulpwood isenor- .| mous. -------- = Through printing, all civilized nations can communicate infor- matlon and great thoughts to all who will read. Reared in adver- sity, its power has transformed thought. In silence, it has led the world forward, moulding its opinions, religious, political, phi- losophical, economical. It dispels ignorance, and is the foundation of commerce. THE EDITOR Who rejoices with you when you take the marriage vows? The Editor. Who shares your appt when the blessed event arrives The Editor. Who's heart is filled with sad- ness as he séts the type an- nouncing another death among you? The Editor. Who offers the hand of wel- come to stranger? The Editor. Who bids farewell and bon voyage to those who move away? The Editor. Who tells the world what a fing place your home town is? The Editor. Who writes for the paper the publicity by which your town is judged abroad? The Editor. Who is 'loyal to your mer- chants and ever ready to boost their sales and business ideas? The Editor? Who mirrors the tivities 'and ¢ncourages your children in their undertakings and endeavours? The Editor. Who represents you in far ficlds and other places? The Editor, Who boosts all projects and ideas for tht civic improvement of your community ? The Editor Who suppresses stories of re- grettable incidents among you? The Editor. Who offers words of praise for your deeds or achievements? Teh Editor. Who offers words of "advice afd encouragement when you ear? The Editor. Who is first to eR iate you when you win? The Editor Who is first with words of sympathy when you lose? The Editor. Who subscribes to the editor's paper and advertises their Xchool ac- wares therein, thus helping him to accomplish these duties? DO YOU? many a news, Wei hal. adh ' Watch your label; it tells when your $1.50 per year in advance. 5 cents a single copy subscription expires FIVE HUNDRED YEARS OF | PRINTING O INVENTION has done more to preserve human thought and enlighten the minds of human- ity, than the art of printing from movable types. Gutenberg produced his first printed sheet in,Germany, and faced the hatred and superstition of Like many other inventors, he died poor, 1940 It is five hundred years since Johann WEEKLIES HAVE "A WEEK." (Globe & Mail) Fittingly, the Newspapers' October Canadian - Weekly Association sects apart 1 to 8 as a week devoted especially to promotion of the publish- ers' interests, which means improve- ment of their papers, together with subscription promotion. The weekly newspaper has become life that cach individual will be eager to have it excel in the presentation of local In this field the Weekly News- Association so essential to community papers' provides prizes for competition among its members; This has developed a spirit of friendly rivalry which has had splendid results, chiefly in typographical arrangement and the presentation of news in ate tractive style}. also in up-to-date ana well-informed editorial coment. What would a town be without its weekly newspaper? The Barrie Ex- aminer answers thus: "It is no exag- geration to say that the town would be in danger of losing its identity, for as a community it would be socially, politically, culturally and ially dumb." Another evidence enterprise is the commerce- of the weeklies' Sunday morning broadcast of neighborhood news by Mr. A. D. Clarke. popular, and This has become for good reason. Be- cause of their homely human touch, the news items are of interest every- where. Besides, an astonishingly large number of people have moved from earlier homes, but retain interest in events there. It is doubtful, for ex- ample, if any family in Toronto has not a tie in some town or village in - the Province. Although the generation once known "back home" may have passed away, the affairs of the com- munjty are not wholly disregarded. Such is the "pull" on human interest which the weekly papers have a right to excercise. They have a chance to deal with the intimate events of life, which, after all, make life. be a good reason. up! all may cause fires. FIRE PREVENTION WEEK When the Government proclaims October Gth to 12th as "Fire Prevention Week" there must Here it is--During the past nineteen years, eight hundred and sixteen thou- sand fires in Canada have destroyed seven hundred and twenty-six million dollars worth of in- surable propeaty; seven thousand seven hundred and twenty-six persons lost their lives, and over twenty-four thousand persons were seriously injuaed. destruction could have been prevented. With these facts in mind, the Fire Chief will make an inspection of business and residential property for fire hazards. Rubbish in cellar, attic, or outbuildings; dried leaves and graes-- Clean up! Tidy up! Too bad, but eighty per cent. of this Ignorance and neglect are to qlame for the loss. Clean up! Tidy tending Lhe High School. should not be overlooked. signs in the cities and larger togvns. Locally, the matter of daylight saving is one of awaiting developments. the meeting of the Board of Education on Tuesday evening the question was dis- cussed, particularly as to the effect of daylight saving upon the rural students at- The consensus of opinion was that enforcement of the daylight saving regulation would work a hardship upon small municipalities in rural areas without effecting any noticeable saving in electric power. It was further suggested that blanket enforcement of daylight saving only in such municipalitiés as had adbpted the measure during the past summer, would leave such places as Lindsay (using considerable electricity) untouched. Another phase of the subject discussed was the prevalence of great electric Here is a field for saving electricity that At The upshot of the discussion was a resolution promising complete co- ope ration with the Council in 'Whatever action re daylight saving it was consideréd wise to take, but expressing a preference for standard time if it can be properly retained. . Your Help is' Needed for the Red Cross Fund Home Guard RANGE PRACTICE: The Bat- alton will fall in at the Armouries at 30 pm. Standard Time, Thursday, and march to the rink for range practice. Those attending the required number of practices and making the necessary percentages will be awarded Marksmanship Certificates. CHURCH PARADE: The Battalion will fall in at the Armouries at 6.30 p.y. Sunday and proceed by transport to Seagrave to attend church parade at the invitation of Comrade Rev. W. Tristram. J. KE. a a Parachutists i in Owen's Woods At 1.45 Sunday, the Home Guard answered this general alarm, Trans- port Otlicer McDermott was ready for the emergency and the whole unit was despatchedin cars to the trouble zone. At 2.20 Owen's woods was surrounded with Major Bert MacGregor in com- mand of the South and East, and Col. Ted Jackson directing operations from Battalion headquarters at Symes' Farm on the North, Capt. L. Colbear and Lt. "Doc." Lundy started the search for the parachutists on the North and West sides and made the first capture. Scout Geo. Emmerson detected a mulled cough and unearth- ed a husky parachutist disguised in civilian clothes under some ferns and brush. This prisoner spoke English fairly well and gave the "Frank Densham." Commander Glass of "D" Company sent an advance guard at 356 yard intervals through the woods from the South but drew a complete blank as all the parachutists were well concealed by this time and aware of their danger. They had been exceedingly well trained for their work. Major MacGregor sent in Company under Capt. Bob Tetlow and It. Densham. prisoner who had crawled deep into the berry bushes and seemed pleased "to be out of it all." There is a per- sistent rumour that two hard para- chutists, "Beare and Wilson", escaped for the time by parking themselves in two big maple trees right over the heads of Major MacGregor and Col. Jackson. They even obtained valuable information by listening to the Con: manders' plan of attack. Scouts But- son and Gibson made brilliant cap- tures. Butson located "Capt. White" and two other dangerous looking parachutists in an inaccessible patch of fallen timber and briar bushes. "Capt. White" was slightly woundea. Scout Gibson brought a captive down from a thirty foot tree. Two other parachulists in disguise were captured by Scouts Emmerson and Bowes right across the road from Battalion head- quarters. They were very truculent and gave the names of "Anderson and DeShane." The Parachutists were with great cunning by their leader "Capt. White" and in spite of all the ccorts of the Guard six "desperate" Jackson, 0.C. concealed -{ characters escaped. This whole manoeuver demonstrated clearly that it is possible for deter- mined parachutists to conceal them- selves from the most expert searchers and come out later to do their ne- farious work of sabotage and murder. id EE War Work Activities JUNIOR WAR WORKERS The Junior War Workers are hold- ing a Ladies' Bridge and Court Whist Party in the Community Room on Wednesday Evening, October 0th, Tickets will be sold. Proceeds to be used for war work. Admission 36c. -- to Amp Sign in New York restaurant: Walter Winchell. o- «vo ing it." "This insoninia's got me worried-- I can't sleep even when it's time to get up.---Cartoon by Ed. Reed. name of - ur. They captured another - "Please count your change before leav- ~ rr oo -- i i im tr t 8 \ s ¥ I wr Dr ees