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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1938-01-06, Page 39*8 THE EXETER T1MES-ADVOCATE THURSDAY, JANUARY 0, I IMS ..... HIGHLIGHTS OF 1937 1 ’• ----- January 7th The members of. the Exeter Lodge of Oddfellows celebrated the re opening of their lodge rooms. On the last day of the old ’year 438 passengers and 760 operator’s licenses were issued truck and trail er' licenses. January 14th (Sixteen boys have registered for the twO’Weeks' short course in gen eral farming being held' in Kirkton. Exeter’s new arena and gymnas? lum completed. Early in November the site was staked out by gineer. the en C Township tax < taxes all in with $360.88 out of a collector . the ex- l levy of for on the the January 21st Election day on Monday filling of two vacant seats council. Mrs. Wm, Penrice passed away at her home aged 73 years, Annual meeting of the Exeter Agricultural Society held. William Coates re-elected president. -Badminton club organized playing at the new arena. January 28th and Messrs, F, A, May and H. O. South cott elected to fill the two vacant seats On the council. Mr, and Mrs, Harvey Dundas of Clandeboye given presentation. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Lawson •celebrate versary. their silver wedding anni- April 15th Harry Hoffman, of Dashwood has been selected as one of the 24 Cana dian singers as a qiember of the Coronation choir. Miss Margaret Taman chosen for the Honor Society as one of five. Pool room license granted by the Council following much discussion, Bowling Club organized with Hi Rivers (president. April 22nd Coronation Contest opened in Ex eter. Stephen announces ception of $45,022,58. (Presentation at the home John Oke, Usborne for their son Mr. Lome Oke and bride. Lady bowlers organized with Mrs. M. W- Telfer re-elected president. April* 29 th Considerable damage caused .by floods in London and district. Bridges washed out and roads inun dated. Harry Hoffman carried off the silver medal at the Stratford Mus ical Festival. Dawson Goulding won the silver medal in boys • so prano under eleven years. W. C. T. U. hold oratorical con test. « ol Mi’. February 4th.’ raging in Mississippi Val-•Floods ley. Mrs. Susannah Egan died in her 74 th year. Mrs, Geo. Etherington slipped on the icy sidewalk and hurt her back. Miss F. Hatter slipped and fell on the ice breaking her arm. Mrs. H. Rhode fractured her hip when she fell on some ice. February 11th A wagon in which Mr. Wesley Webber was -riding was completely demolished in an accident. Messrs. J. A. Traquair, R. B. Wil liams and Earl Whiting left for a trip to the Purina Mills at St. Louis Mo, May 6tli Exeter Council donate $100 for .London Red Cross. ’Clerk Joseph Senior fifty years as photographer in Exeter. Rev. Walter Jones, rector of the Ridgetown parish appointed rector of St. Mark’s Anglican Church, at London. installed Brinsley Sawai paek for season. Rev. Donald j. Gladman as pastor of the Crediton, and Shipka charges. July 15 th Miss Lily' Cruieksbank, and a former teacher in the Exeter school, killed in an accident south of Exeter, due to shattered pave ment which had exploded from the heat, Mr, James Dignan, Canada’s old est blacksmith, celebrated his 92nd birthday, ■ (Services were disrupted on Sun day when the hydro went off owing to an electrical storm. neighbors and friends before moving to Exeter to their new home. Dr after born (Stanbury, died in Toronto, a ibrief illness. Deceased was at Bayfield. October 28tli , Frank Taylor, holder -of one the home of the Queen’s brother Hon, David Bowey-Dyon. Miss Jean (Sheer© on returning home from w-ork discovered thieves in their home ransacking the house. She gave chase to the twio men who quickly fled. Mr. Hillary Horton knocked from his bicycle and suffered a fractured hip, Huron Co. Debentures to be all Paid Off in Three Years of around $1,000 reflects creditaby on both the members of the- County Council and the county officials, who are giving Huron a businesslike ad* ministration. The county started the current year with a deficit -of $8,00. died heart re- an ship- Mr of the favorite horses on the Irish Hospital 'Sweepstake but “Epigram" did not come in a winner, Mr. Elmoye H. Senior, K.C, suddenly in Toronto from a attack, aged 48 years. Gordon Squire, Usborne, wounded when a rifle accidentally discharged1 striking him in the hip, November 4th Nine carloads of foodstuffs ped to the West from South Huron District, The Exeter Plowmen’s Associa tion held a banquet in Thames Road Church. Dr, Christie of the O. A, C. Guelph was the speaker, Messrs. W- E. Balkwill, Irwin Ford, and F J. Delforidge were at Pelee Island for the (pheasant shoot. November 11th Exeter High -School dance in the Exeter (Arena a big success. The play “Sunny Skies" put ion in Leavitt’s Theatre two nights •under the auspices .of the Bowling Club, James Street United Church cele- 1 brated its 75th anniversary on Sun-’ stantly killed when,their car crashea 1 day- Rev. Jt j. Millyard was the. ‘..... . x,.. ‘ speaker in the morning and Rev- j Robert Hicks, B.D., in the evening. I November 18th Lois Hunter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Gordan Hunter, injured when she collided with Robert Turnbull, both riding bicycles, in the evening when it was raining. Reception held in Hensall Town hall for Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lamniie. November 25th Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kydd escape injury when their car skidded toff (the road and turned over in the ditch. Mrs. Harry Rader, of Dashwood, died in St. Joseph’s Hospital from typhoid fever. Mr. and (Mrs. A. E. Barker moving to Exejter from Goderich. Mr. Bark er will be employed at Traquair’s Hardware. December 2nd Mr. Wilfred G, Turnbull, who is I teaching on the Exchange staff in England, was presented to their Majesties, King George and Queen Elizabeth, while they were guests at an- frorn August |5th Exeter Band Tattoo interrupted by rain the crowd dispersing from the grand stand and went into the arena Public Utilities 'Commission nounce reduction in rates $3-6,50 per h.p, to $34.50. Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Howard and daughter Evelyn on trip to the Pa cific Coast. A car belonging to Mr. F, L, Grieve and driven by his daughter Helen on the Lak.e Road skidded on the gravel and turned, upside down in the ditch, August 12tli Mrs. Robert-Hamilton and daugh ter Betty Hamilton, of London, in- February 18th The Exeter Arena was opened to the public for skating for the first time on Tuesday evening. World’s Day of Prayer observed )by the church on February February 25th Mrs. Hannah Sanders of observed her 95th birthday. . Mr. Daniel 'Hodgson ill in St. Jo- seah’s-xHospital, London. Mr. Wm. Veal, of Winchelsea, underwent an operation in Victoria Hospital. 12th. & Stephen March 4th Council granted pool room license. First hockey game in the new arena between Dashwood and Exe ter was played with a one all tie .High School Literary Soicety put on a play “The Bishop’s Candle- Sticks” in Main St. Church. ' March. 11th Mr. Wm. -Coates fractured both bones in his right leg while assisting at the home of his son Maurice. Howie Morenz, outstanding hockey star with the Montreal Ganadiens, died suddenly. March 18tli Mr. Wm. Hatter installed a new automatic bottling machine and cap per for his dairy business. The thirty-mile stretch of from Strathroy to Grand Bend over as part of the Provincial way System, March 25th ' Fire broke out in Wein’s Hatchery about two a.m. No Serious damage done. Judge J. G. Stanbury sold his residence to Mr. Wm, J. Smith. W. F. Abbott has purchased the property of the late Mr. Terry. Mr. Frederick Willert died sud- renly at Dashwood at the age of years. road taken High- 78 in- of April 1st Four new drinking fountains stalled at the Exeter school. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Acheson, Owen .Sound taken over the Bossen- berry hotel at Forest. Mrs. J. Hubert JOnes fell and frac tured her 1‘i'g.ht arm. April, 8tli Mrs. A. J. Little lost .her life in a fire that destroyed their home early in the morning. Mr. John Cornish succumbs in his 90 th year, C. W. Nestle had the tip of his finger taken off When it became jammed between two barrels of oil. Mother’s Favorite The Children’s Toe For Coughs And Colds l>r. Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup Do Not Accept a Substitute Insist On “Dr. Wood’s” A T. MILBURN CO., LTD,, PRODUCT December Oth Mr. and Mrs, George Raynham, of Centralia, observed their 58th- wed ding anniversary and Mr, and Mrs. John Essery niversary. Mr, Harry heme after a year. Wm. Brock, succumbs following a stroke. Andrew Turnbull died sud denly in Dashwood following a heart attack. marked their 56th air Jennings died at his long illness in his 54th December 16th Two American hunters from De troit joined the Exeter hunters in a jack rabbit drive. (Mr. and Mrs. George Flynn, cele brated their thirtieth wedding an niversary surprised when a number of friends them at their home. December 23rcl airs. W. H. Dearing cele- Southcott acting Elliott died sud- in her 68th year. May 13th Mr. Michael Elford died in St. Jo seph’s Hospital, London, ’ following a lengthy illness. The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth celebrated, in town with a special service in Trivitt Memorial Church and in the afternoon a, children’s parade. Masonic “At Home” in the Exeter Arena with H. O. as chairman. Mrs. Samuel J. denly at her home May 2Otli Crediton Community Choral, Society presented concert in Main St. church Mr. and Mrs, Wm. L. Butl-er, ot London, Mr. Bert B-utler, Mrs. Har vey Perkins and Nola on trip to Van couver. •Thomas Jones passed away in Ex eter on Saturday in his 73rd year. A total of $203.0'0' has been re ceived for the Red Cross in London. May 27th Miss Helen Jones of the Exeter H. 6. staff resigned to take a posi tion on the iStrathroy .Collegiate staff. Bell Telephone Company are re conditioning. the line between Exe- •tr, Crediton and Dashwood. The residence of Mrs. Hackney purchased by Miss Della Peart to be used as a Gospel Hall for the Pentecostal Mizpah Mission. June 3rd Mr. Gordon’-.Stonehouse, manager of the 'Exeter Branch of the Cana dian Canners transferred to Aylmer Branch. Mr. J. J. Cox, of the Central Hotel sold to Mrs. A. G. Harper, London, Centralia Church mark their i6|lst milestone.. Neil Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Johnson, seriously ill in Vic toria' Hospital, (London. June 10th Miss Willa Culbert lucky winner of $20i0 cheque in the draw made by Reeve W. D. -Sanders in Coronation Contest. Mr. Harry (Hoffman, who- went to England with the Coronation singers to sing with the Coronation choir returned home Sunday. Mr. Eric Campbell, driver of the Tuckey Transport, ran into the ditch wihen the steering gear seized. June 17 th Mr. and Mrs. James Willis, of Stephen, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on June ,8th. Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Carey in jured in an auto accident near Lon don. The death took place in Exeter of Mrs. John H. (Andrews in her 63rd year. June 24th' Three young men killed when a plane crashed near Woodham. Mr. Wilfred G. Turnbull, Toronto, appointed iby the Board of Education as Manual Arts Instructor to a Set ool in London, England. Track record broken at the Exe-t ter races when Simcoe Harvester made tihe mile in 2,0 8£, July 1st Decoration day services held at the Exeter Cemetery on Sunday mnder the auspices of the l.0.O.F, Mrs. Percy Webber underwent operation in Victoria Hospital. Ann M^rie Rivers taken to Wat Memorial Children’s Hospital, Lon don, citiS. for an operation for append!- July 8th . John R. Taylor, of Dos , renewing acquaintances time since 1904. Mr geles1 first Canadian Canners started An- th e pea into a tree after leaving the road north of Brucefield. Mr. J. T. Paisley, manager of the Exeter Branch of Chainway Stores transferred to Caledonia. Rosemary Pickard Gladman, in fant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M, F. ' Gladman,, died in the Children’s Hospital, London. j August 19tli ! -Cyclone .passed ovei’ the Clande- fooye district wrecking a barn and considerable damage was done to other buildings. 1 The bank bam of Mr. Sidney Wilson, of Usborne, was struck by lightning, and burned down. Deputation went to Toronto to' in terview Hon. Mr. McQ.uesten ’urging the taking over of the Thames Road and the Lake Road. August 26th The old brick and stone power house at the dam has been torn down. /One of the oldest residents of Exeter, Miss Elizobeth Carling in her 85th year passed away. Paving of the Blue Water High way from .St, Joseph to Grand Bend completed. (Mr. Ben Case critically injured when he fell from a load of grain and was taken to Victoria Hospital suffering from fractured foones in the neck. Claudette Blowes had her face bitten by a dog when she attempted to pet the animal. James Ballantyne again chosen as the Liberal candidate at the con vention. Sei>tember 9th The barn o-n the farm of Mr. Ar chie RoWicliffe south of Hensail was burned to the ground following an explosion. Gordon -O. Sinclair, of Woodham, was a victim of infantile paralysis. Miss Helen Heywood succumbs to injuries received when she was run over by a car. ,. September 16th Mr. Saxon Fitton passed away sud denly in Victoria Hospital. He was in his 64th year. ’ ’ ■About forty neighbors and friends gathered at the home of Misses Oke and presented their niece Miss Mar jorie Oke with a miscellaneous shower. Huron school fairs are postponed on account of the infantile paralysis epidemic. September 23rd The Exeter Fair drew a good crowd on Tuesday. The indoor exhibits were exceptionally good. In the ev ening an old-time dance was held. Dr. Moir, of Hensall, taken the field as an Independent candidate in the provincial (election. September 30th Mr. and Mrs, A. Tomlinson open ing up new barber shop and hair dressing parlor. Thirty eight bowlers from the Ex eter bowling club visit St. Marys Club. Mr. James Brooks, of Usborne, has purchased the Sweet iporperty south of Exeter. October 7th Kirkton Fair greeted with a beau tiful warm day. The attendance was good but exhibits were not as large as usual.- A tablet was unveiled in Caven Sunday School by Judge J. G. Stan bury commemorating the generosity of the late Elizabeth Willis. October 14th who for the past a resident of Ex- Windsor, where of Frank King, by fire man, a died in late in former Toronto Mrs. John Snell, 74 years has been eter has left for she will reside. The large barn Stephen, destroyed the evening. Edward J. Spacl? resident of Exeter, Interment in Exeter cemetery. October 21 st One car* of vegetables lias been shipped for Western relief and con siderable left over for a second car. A car was also loaded at -Centralia. Mr. and Mrs, Hy. iStrang were presented with beautiful gifts by Mr. and brate their 45th wedding anniver sary on Tuesday. Reg. Ford, of Usborne, shot an Arctic owl, measuring 63 inches. Eight men drowned at Port Stan ley, when the cribbing of an abut ment for the new bridge collapsed. 4-Despite the fact taxation was duced by $24,0 00 this year and additional $46,000 was spent ou the country road system, Huron County wll conclude 1938 with a balanced burget. The end of the year will see an operating surplus1 of approxi mately $1,00(0' according to- County Treasurer A. ,H, Erskine. The total amount collected by t'h-e county in taxes this year was $219,- 444.67 compared to $243,941,40 last year. The -county’s financial position has been improving each year since 1934 and by 1941 Huron expects to ibe one hundred per cent, free of debt, In 1934 the county’s tax rate six .qiiills draft of standing $7'3,000, proximately $183,000. “Pay as You Go” Policy Since t-hat time the county has gene seriously about the business of putting, its finances into shape and enviable success has been achieved. A (policy of “pay as you go” has been in effect since 1934 and the debenture debt has been systematically reduced annually. In spite of the reducing this debt and also reducing taxation to1 a material extent .in the four years,, no county services have suffered. Nothing has been let slip and the county roads, which incidentally are con sidered the finest in the .province have been well maintained and im proved. There are 40'0 miles of roads in the county system. A'n addi tional 25 miles of tarvia were built this, past year. The total debt of the county as 1-937 draws to a close is $35,000, made up entirely of outstanding de bentures. The debt this year was re duced from $4'6,00'01 and the deben tures have only three more years to run. The installments, which in clude both principal and interest, amount to $12,9'50 annually, and when the three remaining install ments are paid the county will foe entirely debt free. The fact that Huron will complete] this year with an operating surplus | was and there was an over fill),000. Debentures out- at that time amounted to making a total debt of ap- JW HIM MOW IT When a fellow pleases you Det him know it; It’s a simple thing to do-— Det him know it. Can’t you give t'he scheme a trial? it is sure to bring, n smile. And that makes it worth the while— Det him know it. You are pleased when anyone Dets you know it. When the man who thinks ’'Well done” Lets you know it. For it gives you added zest, To bring out your very best; Just because some mortal blessed. Dets you ’know it. When a fellow pleases you, Let him know it. Why, it isn’t much to do— Let him know it. It will keep him in the fray, And he’ll think his efforts pay, If yob like his work or way— Let him know it. KIRKTON SCHOOL REPORT The following is a report of the Christmas tests of Kirkton Public School. -Grade ’ VIII—Ethel Blackler, 5 per cent; Humphrey Brown sent.) Grade VI—'Edith Fletcher, Helen MacNaughton, 7 6; Ray- i rison, 6'6; Lome Francis, 35, Grade V — Leona Dobson Norman Tufts 83, Betty Howe 74; Melvin Doupe 68; Sidney Pear son 57; Garth Blackler 53. Grade IV—/Eva white 91, Ralph McNaughton 7'8; Elgin Jury 77: Ella Doupe 70. ■ -Grade III—^Walter Fletcher 61; Shirley Brock, 53; Audrey Ander son 48; Willie Waghorn 45; Don na Brown 35; Bobby Bibby 34. Grade II—Betty Doupe 90; Jos eph Stephens 75; Christine son 66; Reggie Morrison-65, Grade I-—(Gwendolyn Dofoson Donna MacNaughton (equal), Parson, Norma Rogers, Rogers, Rosie Fletcher. Evelyn Walkom, Teacher 87; Mor- 69. (ab and Mary Adeline r>oh- l! ( ] i