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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1945-12-06, Page 1EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER JQ45 Single Copy, 5 cents Seventy-Third YearEstablished 1873 Subscription, $2.00 per year Main Street Church MemorialHillary Horton Fatally Injured When Knocked From Bicycle While returning to his home on his bicycle from his blacksmith shop shortly after six o’clock Thurs­ day evpning of last week Hillary Horton was rpn into by an auto­ mobile and was almost instantly killed. He had finished his day’s work at the shop and was riding home for supper when he was over-; taken and hit by a motor car driv­ en by Kenneth Weber, of Dashwood. It was just after dusk and the driver of the fatal car claims not see Hillary on the he was right upon him. was immediately called and *Mr. Horton was ____,__ _ ambulance to the doctor’s office but life had passed out before he arrived. He had' suffered a fractur­ ed skull and other injuries. The accident was investigated by County Constable John Ferguson and Provincial Officer Frank Tay­ lor. Coronei' Dr. Dunlop was also called and an inquest unnecessary. Mr. Horton had been resident of Exeter for years. Born at Holmesville, he was a son of the .late John and Susanna Horton and his boyhood days were spent in Colborne Township. He was in liis 71st year. <F'orty-six years ago he was united in marriage with Frances E. F. Saunby, his be­ reaved widow. For three years dur­ ing the first World War Mr. Horton was overseas with the Canadian forces. For a number of years he has been secretary of the Main St. Sunday School and at his demise he was a member of the Main 'St. Official Board. A few years ago he took over the blacksmith business of E. M. Dignan on ■ Huron street. He learned his trade at Goderich. Besides his widow he is , survived by two daughters, (Hildred) Mrs. E. T. Edworthy, of Tillsonburg, and (Alberta) Mrs. J. H. Messer, of To­ ronto; two brothers, Henry, of Lucknow, and Horace, of Goderich; also two sisters, Elizabeth and Edith of Goderich. The funeral Monday afternoon was held from E. R. Hopper’s un­ dertaking parlor under the auspices On Hunting and Trapping Trip Mr. Wm. Chambers has left for Northern Ontario on a hunting trapping expedition Cor a weeks. and few is a frolicksome three acts and that he did bicycle until Dr. Fletcher to the scene removed by was deemed an esteemed the past 33 Minister of Asnculture Replies to Farmers Following a protest Exeter district farmers tion with cancellation ofmeeting in connec- of govern­ ment dehydrated vegatable con­ tracts, a petition was drawn up and sent to Federal Agriculture Minis­ ter Gardiner by W. V. Roy, sec. of Huron County Federation of Agri­ culture. The received from “Regarding her 23rd and consideration out of the fact, that the British Food Ministry cancelled cabbage contract. I may say that we have had this matter under consideration for several days and that altho’ compensation has been suggested by the United Kingdom, we are still consulting with them as to ways and means of making use of the product in dehydrated form in the hope that the cabbage crop can be taken care of.” Jas. Gardiner. following reply was Mr, Gardiner, telegram of Novem- list of names asking of contract arising Large'Crowd Attend Young People’s Play The basement of the James 'St, United church was packed Tuesday evening when the young people presented a play “Busy as a Beav­ er,” The play farce-comedy in the many complications and wittic­ isms keep the audience well enter­ tained, The players all took their parts exceptionally well. For 'most of them it was their first appear­ ance in an amateur play. The cast comprise Ted Hannigan, Doris Skinner, Ilene Kerslake Don South- cott, Marion Rundle, Leona Pym, Lois Swartz, Ross Kni&ht, Mary Hannigan, Margaret Taylor, Winpi- fred Hodgert, Mary Layng apd El­ mer Rowe. The proceeds for the evening were §105.00, The play is being presented at Centralia this Wednesday evening. of the Exeter-Hensall branch of the Canadian Legion of which he was a member. Rev. N. J. Woods offi­ ciated. The .honorary bearers were members of the Session of Main St. church, W. G. Medd; G. S. Howard, W, Martin, 'Geo. Jaques, Wm. May and C. E. Tuckey. The active pall­ bearers were members of the Le­ gion, Andy Easton, Bert Rivers, E. M. Quance, Re’g. Knight, Rufus Kestie and Norman Hockey. The floral tributes were very beautiful and came from Detroit, Mich., Min­ neapolis, Minn., Winnipeg, Man., Toronto, London, Goderich, Tillson­ burg, Listowel, Dungannon, Luck­ now and many from Exeter. Inter­ ment .was in the Exeter Cemetery. FO. WILLIAM H. WILSON son of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Wilson, who was reported missing after air operations, May 9, 1944, for whom a Memorial Service was held Sun­ day morning. I Sale of White ’I I I I This Store Will be Closed the First Two Wednesday Afternoons in December icrr Although bed sheets have been very scarce we were fortun­ ate in securing 10 dozen very fine quality, size 72” x 99”, which we are placing on sale this week at $1.95 each. This is a real bargain—so come early. T AU Ladies’, Misses’ and Girls’ Winter Zippers are still very scarce. We cleared out the entire stock of a wholesale, 32 dozen in all, sizes 6, 7, 8, 9 and 12 inches in a good assortment of colors. New Dresses For Christmas We have just received a shipment of better quality dresses for Misses and Ladies for the Christmas trade. These would make a very handsome gift, Prices- are very attractive. Boxing Day Declared Holiday The regular meeting of the Munk cipal Council of the Village of Exe­ ter was held ip the Town Hall on Monday, December 3rd, with Reeve Tuckey and Councillors Bierling, Dignan, Hern and Sweitzer present. The minutes of the last regular meeting of November 20th were read and adopted ou the motion of Councillors Bierling and Hern, Mr. Ted pooley, representing the Legion, waited on the Council in re­ gard to building form Of pality, It was moved and seconded by Sweitzer and Bierling that a grant be made to the, local branch of the Canadian Legion in the amount of Fifty Dollars. Communications were read and dealt with as follows; County Engineer, re County Road Rebate. Filed, Mr, N. W- Miller, County Clerk re use of Hospital at Centralia Air­ port by Civilians. Matter left in the hands of Reeve Tuckey. , F. J. Waudj Emergency shelter officer re housing situation, It was moved and seconded by Councillors Hern and Bierling that the Clerk advise Mr, Waud that we do not feel that his assistance is re­ quired here at the present time. The property committee reported in regard to street lighting at inter­ section of Main and Lake Road. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Bierling and Hern that a street light be placed on the sec­ ond pole west from corner on the Lake Road, It was moved and seconded by Councillors Hern and Dignan that a “no parking” sign be secured and ■placed in front of Mrs. Godbolt’s Hospital driveway. By-law No. 5, providing for nom­ inations on Monday, December 31, 1945, and if .necessary Polling on January 7, 1946, was given its first, second and third readings and fin­ ally passed on the motion of Coun­ cillors Dignan and Bierling. It was moved and' seconded by Councillors Hern and Sweitzei* that Boxing Day, Decembej- 26, be de­ clared a holiday, The following accounts were read and ordered paid on the motion of Councillors Sweitzer and Bierling. Francis Hankin & Co., 2 tools for rods’* $13.00;, ..’Dr,, E. S. Steiner, services 2.00;’’ ’institute of Local Government, 10 copies (Municipal Councillor) 4:00; Beaver’s Hard­ ware, supplies 15.95, Maint. T. Hall 16.00, 31.95; J. D. Carr, 1 gallon Anti-freeze 3.45; Exeter Times-Ad- vocate, printing and supplies 5.09; Clark Fisher, Treasurer Exeter Ag­ ricultural Society, grant 150.00; Miss L. Jeckell, Treasurer Exeter Library Board, balance grant 300.00 Andrew Easton, secretary-treasurer Canadian Legion, grant 50.00; Alf, Wuerth, treasurer Exeter Band, bal, grant 100.00; Miss K. MacFaul, bal. appropriation Exeter Bd. of Educa­ tion 1,408.49; James Mprley, prem, treas. bond 8.00; County of Huron, collection of taxes 5.65; Exeter P.U.C., street lighting 233.21; Exe­ ter P.U.C., hydrant rental 350.00, T. Hall 2.02, 352.02;^ George Law- son, Div. Court Clerk and Bailiff fees 56.00; Relief: Cook’s Grocery, groceries 12.00; Hatter’s Dairy, milk 2.50; R. G.’ Seldon & Son, coal 10.00; Hunter’s Meat Market, meat 3.50; Times Sheet; John Stire. labor road maintenance 4.50; Edward Armstrong, with truck 14.00. All motions were carried. Ad­ journment to 8 p.m., December 15th on the motion of Councillor Bier­ ling. Gives PempnHration Of Visual Education the exemption of their from taxes or help in the a grant from the Munici­ C. V. Pickard, Clerk. Coats Do Your 1 greatly reduced prices We have our stock of merchandise on display for the Christ­ mas season. Many lines are selling fast and cannot be re­ placed, so more than evei* we say do youi* shopping now. Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday Superior Baking Powder and one oz. Hillcrest 4 II .•Vanilla Fill .... I IO. tin ZOC Shelled Almonds or Filberts / OR/- New Crop, splendid value .......... Coffee Sale, all the big sellers Royal York, Maxwell House, Nabob, Chase & Sanborn, Red Rose, your choice U.S. No. 1 Potatoes 4Afi |L„ Grown in Mich., Peck 40cIvU IDS Mixed Nuts (in the shell) II >4Or Good mixture, no peanuts ......P®* IO. “7C Jiffy Porridge I 4-7 Mother Jackson’s per pKy. i/v S.O.S. Scouring Pads Cleans and shines aluminum p€F Your Superior Store jr Mr. Lucaa. inspector of public schools in London, gave a demon­ stration of visual education before a group of ministers, Sunday School and day school teachers at the Main Street United church Fri­ day evening of last week. He illus­ trated the teaching of a lesson, first by flannelgrams, using flannel as a background and pictures to impress a story through the eye as well as the ear. He also demon­ strated a still lantern and a movie and talkie machine, both of which provided entertainment and in­ struction much more impressively than can he done simply by teach­ ing. More and more this form of teaching will come into use as more pictures and machines are available. A vote of thanks was tendered the speaker, PO, ORVAL PERCY LAWSON son of Mr, and Mrs. G. W. Lawson, who was reported missing May 7, 19 44, for whom a Memorial Serv­ ice was held Sunday morning. ror I wo K.C.A.r. QJrricers Successful Dance A very successful dance was keld at the Exeter Arena Tuesday eve­ ning with music provided by Alf Tibbs and his orchestra with Ginny Mitchell and Gail Gordon,, vocalists About 460 persons were present. The presentation money was made Gerald Lawson, the presentation. Reeve Tuckey. Roth Mr. and Mrs, Lawson expressed their apprecia-* tion. of a purse of to Mr. and Mrs. recently mnrried, being made by Lions Get Income Tax Information re- to Members of the Exeter Lions ceived a few pointers on how save on income tax and succession duties when Harold Whitesides, a public accountant, of London, ad­ dressed the club at their supper meeting Monday in Trivitt Parish Hall. He gave a very interesting and practical talk on income taxes, He paid a compliment to Exeter when he said that for a small town Exeter had more than the average successful business men. Guests at the meeting were Sgt. Clarence Knight, a returned veteran and Fred Brown, of Arcona. The club renewed its membership, with the Ontario Crippled Children’s Society. They decided to unite with the Canadian Legion in sponsoring a Christmas party for the children Saturday afternoon, December 22. Lion Les Robertson gave a report of the ticket sales in connection with the frolic and Lion Ulric Snell was awarded a prize for selling the most tickets. Prizes also went to Lion Claude Blowes and to Nelson Statton ,for their part in the sale of tickets. ’ Lion Harp Rivers was’ welcomed back from his trip and spoke briefly. Lion Jasj. Hendry moved a vote’ of thanks to Mr. Whitesides. Mother and Daughter Victims Of Fire in McGillivray Township A terrible tragedy happened Tues­ day morning on the second conces­ sion of McGillivray Township, near Mooresville, when Mrs. Inez Darling ‘and her only child, two-and-a-half year-old Patricia lost their lives in a fire that destroyed their farm home. The fire is believed to have started from an explosion when Mrs. Darling attempted to light a fire in the kitchen stove by pouring on coal-oil. Otto Darling, husband of the de­ ceased, in a statement to Dr. Letts, of Ailsa Craig, district coroner, and Constable A. E. Reilly, of Lucan, said he had just gone out of the house in order to get firewood when he heard a noise, followed by screams from his wife and daughter. Within seconds he attempted to en- tei' the kitchen, but was unable to penetrate the roaring flames which he said had even then completely filled the room. Unable To Help Within minutes ‘the fire raced through the house and was com­ pletely out of control on the ar­ rival of four neighbors, who found the young husband standing at a cornel' of the building. Mr. Darling Double Presentation is Made Hurondale Community Night A very enjoyable evening was spent at the Hurondale School on Friday evening when the commun­ ity gathered to honor returned service men and also two of its former residents, Miss Nettie Keddy and Mr. Chas. Keddy. The follow­ ing program was presented "with Mr. Win, Rowcliffe acting as chair­ man. Community singing was led by Mr. Edgar Cudmore. The Doug- all family presented a musical trio. Mrs. Wm. Rowcliffe .favored with a reading and a piano solo was play­ ed by Grant Morgan. Mr. Sturgis spoke briefly. Alvin Cudmore sang two solos, An amusing dialogue, “Wanted, a Housekeeper,” was pre­ sented with Russell and Howard Ferguson taking the main roles. Others taking part were Mrs. Wm. Rowcliffe, Mrs. Archie Etherington and Jimmie, Mrs; Edgar Cudmore, Misses Velma Eergusop and Mar­ jorie Cudmore, Mrs. A. W» Morgan favored with a solo and Mrs, E. Mitchell gave a humorous reading. Mrs. A. RUndle spoke On behalf of the Red Cross and introduced Mr, Oscar Tuckey who spoke on be­ half of the Usborri^ Township ■Council. Mr. Tuckey called the fol­ lowing returned inOh to the plat­ form who were presented with an address ana a ring by Mr. A. W. Morgan: Gordoti Squire, Wilfred Buchanan, Lee Wfebber, Lloyd Rey­ nolds, wm. Reynolds and Robert Jeffrey. Mrs. R,. Kestie received the ring presented to het son, Bill, who was unable to be present, Mr, R. at E. Pooley addressed the very capably and outlined ous services offered the men by the rehabilitation commit­ tee. Short addresses were given by Rev. Wm. Mair and Mr. A. W. Mor­ gan. Miss Nettie Keddy and Mr. Chas.. Keddy were then invited to the platform and presented with an address and.a coffee table and Wax rose centre piece on behalf of their neighbors. Mr. Harry Strang read the address and Messrs. Clarence Down and Bob Jeffrey made the presentation. The recipients express- their surprise and pleasure in a few well-chosen Words. Mr. Archie Etherington, president of the organization, dealt with the necessary business. Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Rowcliffe were appointed convenors for the next community night. The national anthem was sung and refreshments were served. The address to Miss Keddy and Mrs. Keddy wag as follows: To Charles and Miss Nettie Keddy: Dear Charles and Nettie: As is our custom ih this com­ munity We could not let your mov­ ing from this section pass unnoticed after so many years amongst us. Eor during that time amongst ns you have both taken a very, active part in all matters pertaining to it and there was not a community ac­ tivity that did not benefit from your interest and help. Even during the short time you have been away (Continued on Page 4) gathering the vari- returned with Hiram Bieber, Charles Wil­ son, Cecil Morgan and George Her­ bert, were able only to rescue some household effects from a wooden lean-to at the rear of the house. While neighbors stood helplessly by, the flames, which brought death quickly to the young mother and her daughter, completely destroyed the home and its contents. Within two hours all that remained were the walls of the building. The floor of the kitchen had collapsed into the basement beneath, carrying with it the still .burning bodies Recover Bodies The bodies were not recovered from the wreckage until members of the Lucan fire brigade, who ar­ rived on the scene shortly after 10 o’clock, had cooled the smoldering embers to permit men to enter the ruins. When it was apparent that noth­ ing could be done to stop destruc­ tion of the house and of the peo­ ple within, Darling father’s home little mile away, where he to officials. Stopped By Flames . “I got up first and ling ready in the stove,” __ ■ful husband told Constable Reilly. "Then I went outside to get some more wood. I heard a noise and her yell, ran inside and she was In the kitchen all on fire.” Dab­ bing his eyes with a handkerchief he continued: “I opened the south door but just got in three or four feet, then coudn’t go any farther because flames came up all around me. They blistered, by face and arm.” “My Wife probably lite the fire the way we always light it, by put­ ting paper and kindling in then putting wood was A memorial service for Pilot fleer Orvai Percy Dawson, son Mr, and Mrs. G. W, Lawson and for Flying Officer William Harold WiL son, son of Mr, .and Mrs, C, L, Wil­ son, was Wd in the Main Street United church OU Sunday morning last. Members of the Canadian Legion and veterans were 'present in a body, Relatives of the two depart­ ed members -of the RCAF occupied, the centre pews. Beautiful floral tributes adorned the pulpit rostrum surrounding the portraits of the deceased. Robt, Dinney and Robt. Burns, former officers with the RCAF, acted as ;a guard of honor while the Honor Roll was read,’ ■Special music was provided by the choir, A duet, “Beyond Earth’s Shadows,” was sung by Misses Hel­ en Dignan and Dorothy Davis. The minister, Rev. N. J. Woods, took his text from Proverbs, “Give Me Thine Heart”, and from Ccriu- thians, “The Joye of God Constrain- eth Us.” He spoke of our Christian heritage and of the indebtedness we owe to numerous individuals and more particularly to Christ, the founder of the Christian religion who gave us a revelation of God, Christ was the .greatest, bravest dreamer that ever lived. Some day his vision of a world clotnea in the beauty of fine thinking and strong, brave living will be realized. We are debtors today to those who have lived and died to make that dream come true. To what degree do we realize our indebtedness, our obliga­ tions and responsibilities? Today we are looking through the mist of our tears and are dreaming of a new world. Some are thinking of a world of wealth, others of a world of plenty. In Europe this winter more will die from want and cold than were killed in the six years of war. Two world wars in one genera­ tion is ample evidence that man. cannot save himself. Without a faith in God and Jesus Christ there can be no assurance that this world can be transformed into the kingdom of God. We don’t want war, but be­ fore it can be outlawed human nature must be transformed into something more sacrificial, more compassionate, with less self-seek­ ing and domineering. Once again our freedom has been bought with a price. To keep it is to build a world on moral and spiritual prin­ ciples. People speak of the sins of youth. It isn’t youth who make wars. They have to fight them. The same is true of drinking and gamb­ ling. It is the older ones who exploit and tempt the youth. They pay the price for the older persons sins. If we prize the heritage and the free­ dom we enjoy, to preserve’ it we must enlist in the army of Jesus Christ and become a soldier of the King of Kings. went to his more than told ■his a story had the the kind- tear- Dehydration Plant To Finish Cabbage The Exeter branch of Canadian Canners during the latter part of last week received from the Domin­ ion Government the “Go Ahead” sign to finish the dehydration of the very fine cabbage crop now in this locality. The plant had been closed down for a few days after word was received from the govern­ ment that all dehydrated vegetable contracts had been cancelled. When the plant closed down it was es­ timated that there were some 1,500 tons of cabbage under contract at $12.00 a ton which would mean a loss of some $18,000. However the government had promised that the growers would be protected. The re-opening -of the plant means that the one hundred odd employees who were being laid off are now back again at their old jobs. stove, lighting coal oil. green.” Tried To “They The kind the on of Save were Them screaming ran to the door,” related Gillivray farmer. “I tried them but couldn’t.” broke his tragic account, see Inez for smoke and flames, but I could just make out the form of the baby beside the stove.” In the kitchen where the blaze started were three of four blankets on a day bed and several newspa­ pers, Mr. Darling said. The house was lighted by kerosene lamps. “The whole house was aflame when Mr. Wilson came was out by the fence, do anything?’ sobbed stricken man. The couple had been three and a half years cupied the McGillivray Towhiship farm for the 'past three years. They plantted to move in April at the expiration of their lease. The farm IS owned by Russell Simpson, a neighboring farmer, who had oftly recently purchased the (Continued Oh last Page) when I the Mc- to save Here a sob “I couldn’t along and I hot able to the grief- married for and had oc- Arriving . Among the servicemen arriving home from overseas on the Queen Elizabeth which is due to arrive in New York this week are <Cpl. J. W, Jesney# R.R, 2, Centralia; Cfn. B. A. Green Grand Bend; Pte P. R. Lemmon, Hensall; Pte. L. E Baynham, Hehsall; Pte. L. Ander­ son, Aiilsa Craig; Spr. K. W. Coombs, Seaforth; Sgt. R. C. Grif­ fith, Parkhill; Sgt. F. W. Hovey, Lucan; Pte. G. F. Welsh# Sfeaforth L.Cpl. J. J. Welton, Thedofrd; Pte B. H. Mawson, Parkhill; Spr. D. A. Coutts, Seaforth; Tpr. G. P* McMichael# Clinton. ie Talks With Soldier Husband Overseas There were a few thrilling mo­ ments at the Cochrane home Friday of last week that were no dOUbt du­ plicated at the Repatriation Depot at Tillgate Eng.# when a telephone conversation took piece ‘between Mrs, Cochrane and her husband# Capt. W. G. Cochrane. Mrs, Ooch* rune's mother, Mrs, J. G, Cochrane and his two and a, half year old daughter,. Martha, Were both. In on the conversation. It was the first, time Capt. Cochrane .had heard his little daughter talk. The voices carried quite distinctly. Capt. Coch­ rane expects to return to Canada in the course of a few weeks, t