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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1946-01-24, Page 1Established J 873 EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 24th, 1946Subscription, $2.00 per year Smgi$ Copy, 5 cents Seventy-Third Year Two Hurt as Car Crashes Into Truck Carrying Hunters Ip' Max,I -On Wednesday evening of last week a Chevrolet coach driven by Miss Kathleen Reid, ed into a standing mile south of town able damage to the ing several people. Miss Reid with Menzer Herbert, aged 65, of Lon­ don and her brother William Reid, were motoring to Exeter when they ran into a truck that was carrying a party, of 32 rabbit hunters, and had jpst stopped to pick up some of the liuntprs when the crash oc­ curred. |An approaching' car with bright lights is said to have blind­ ed Miss Reid momentarily and she failed to see the truck. The truck was driven by Kenneth Simpson and owned by Thos. Allen, of Us- horne. Mr. Herbert suffered a pos­ sible fractured nose, fractured right leg and face and head injuries and was removed to St. Joseph’s (Hos­ pital' In a critical condition. >Mr. Reid had several teeth knocked out and suffered head and face lacera­ tions. Miss (Reid escaped injury al­ though the impact broke the wind­ shield and drove the instrument panel against .the front seat of the car. The front of the car was badly wrecked, the damage (being estim­ ated at $400.0'0, s •Two of the rafobit hunters suffer­ ed lacerations. They are Thos. Campbell, of Hensall, and Ross Francis, of Kirkton. Guns and rab­ bits were scattered over the high­ way from the impact. Provincial' Traffic Officer James Gulp, of Goderich, investigated. of town, crash­ truck about a doing consider- car and injur- Directors’ Banquet On Friday evening last the male directors of the Exeter Agricultural Society enjoyed a splendid banquet at the Central Hotel it being noth­ ing less than a turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Following the banquet short speeches were given by all members present. The theme of all the speakers was a bigger and better fall fair in 1946, The members are putting their shoul- der to the wheel to make the Exe- Fair an outstanding event in. district. ter this busy one as there is considerable work and grand stand, This year will he a to be done on the grounds in connection with the new i Returns to Listowel FO. Leslie G. Coates, of Listow- el a former manager of the Chain­ way ' ' , rived home on the Queen Eliza­ beth. received his commission at Crumlin ■ in June 19 44. He was manager of the Chainway store .at Listowel for five years before enlisting. Mrs. 'Coates was the former Margaret Ellerington, of Exeter. They have one daughter. Judith. store in Exeter, recently ar- He was a bombardier and Professor Addresses Lions on Conservation At the Lion club supper meeting in the Trivitt Parish Hall Monday evening Dr, E. G. Pleva, professor of geography at the University of Western Ontario, gave a very en- lightning address on the conserva­ tion of our natural resources. He emphasized the importance of soil conservation, farming the land in such a way as not-.to rob the soil of its fertility, that it might be handed on to future generations in as good a condition as the owner received it. He spoke of minerals, of oil and of water and of just how serious a condition- might en­ sue if supplies ‘ become scarce. Some farmers in Kent county are now paying $5.00' a tank load for wateu, a price that considerably re­ duces the profits. Water is one of our most valuable assets and our rivers and wells are not what they used to be. Dr. Pleva’s address was well received and roundly applaud­ ed. There were eight guests at the meeting, six returned men and two of our new businessmen in town. The club have accepted an invita­ tion to visit the Parkhill club next Tuesday evening. Reception Committee Dine Foyr Returned Boys Four returned men were guests of ’ the Exeter Committee for the reception of returned men at Lam­ port's restaurant Friday evening of last week. The- men were accom­ panied by their wives and parents. Those in attendance were Pte, Ray and Mrs. Broderick and his mother, Mrs. E, Broderick; Gnr. Johnny Hunter and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hunter; Gnr, Keg, and Mrs'. McDon­ ald, Pte. Fred McDonald and Mr, and Mrs, Jos. McDonald. After the partaking of a delightful banquet presided over by R". N.' Creech short addresses were given by the chair­ man, by Andy Easton, representing the Legion; Thos, Pryde, represent-1 ing the Rehabilitation Committee and the and municipal council were made. The veterans expressed their apprecia­ tion of the gifts and also of the parcels and comforts sent to them overseas. The reception was one of a number being held as the boys return home. The pen and pencil sets are to be engraved with names of the men. Receives Mention . In Dispatches i Cpl, Elgin A. skinner, of r.r‘ 3, Exeter, who recently returned from overseas hue received the follow­ ing telegram from the R.Q.A.F, Records Officer from Ottawa: “The minister for air personally and chief of the air staff on behalf of himself and. all ranks of the Royal Canadian Air Force congratulate you most heartily on being men­ tioned In despatches January 1 by order of His Majesty the King.” Cpl. Skinher while overseas was in charge of an R.A.F. base Radar workshop ip England. All new air­ craft for the three R.A.F, stations in the base passed through* the base headquarters for radar ’installation . I and check by all sections, When Rev. A. B. Irwin, representing ' the new aircraft arrived from the clergy. Presentations of a pen I factory it contained no radar fit- pencil set on behalf of the Huron, Perth, Peel Counties May Lose Liquor Licenses the Part of Leg Amputated Ross Pridham, aged 37, 4, Mitchell, was admitted toria Hospital, London, following a hunting accident Wednesday of last week which necessitated .the am­ putation of the left leg at the knee The -accident occurred one mile east of Anderson while on a 'rabbit drive. His condition is reported as improving. of to R.R. Vic- tings whatsoever. The new aircraft were replacements for ones lost or damaged in action, or were change- oV’fers from one type of aircraft to another or they might be foi’ the formation pf new squadrons, many as fllirty aircraft hand for installation at On several occasions alloted to the Base had with radar but owing to es at another base was In that case the installations would have to be Stripped from the air­ craft because radar gear was'1 more or less rationed. In any case the other Base may have had other types -of radar. Elgin while in Canada received his training at Toronto, Fredericton N.B., and at the Clinton Radar station. He 'was overseas for three years. ‘ •" * Ag were on one time, an aircraft been fitted heavy loss- re-allotted. Escape Injuries as Car And Truck Ditched On Wednesday evening of week when Harold McDonald, wife and Les, Mitchell, were turning to Exeter in one of trailer trucks of Tuckey Transport they met with an accident that might have resulted more seriously A few miles out from London Chas, Rudd with his wife and son pulled out in an attempt to pass a truck. Seeing the Tuckey truck ap­ proaching he applied his brakes to pull back in behind the other truck. In so doing the rear end of his car skidded around right into the path of the Tuckey truck. Both vehicles took to the ditch, one on either side, The Tuckey trailer truck jack-kfiifed, the cab • being forced clean around up against the body of the trailer. Mr. and Mrs. McDonald were returning from a trip to Windsor and had picked up Mitchell in London. Fortunately their truck was empty or they might have suffered serious conse­ quences, They escaped being hurt- Mr. Rudd drivei* of the other car had his leg broken and his wife and son were badly shaken up. Hand in Cast Hick Watson is carrying bis hand in a plaster cast. While gathering up some of the pupils in Stephen to bring them to the Exeter High School Monday morning the car he was driving went off the slippery roads into the ditch. It was neces­ sary to secure a team of horses to get the car out. The horses made a quick start and Dick’s right hand was caught in a chain and two knuckles were fractured The pupils intending to come tp school had part time holiday. a Mrs. Moir Passes ‘ Mrs. John Moir, an esteemed resident of Exeter ror jnany years, died suddenly at her "'home early' Sunday morning in her 89th year. She was born in Hibbert township. Surviving are two sons, Arnold,, of Stettler, Alta., and R. ,M., of Min- nedosa, Man. Both sons are now on their way -home for the funeral which will be held from E. iR. Hopper’s Funeral Chapel Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock, with inter­ ment in the Exeter cemetery. New Spring most sizes in stock at from $2.00 to $3.50 per pair Men’s, Boys’ and Women’s Rubber Boots Made-to-Measure . . ... iff- For returned men only, with priority certificate^,. Delivery in four weeks. Fashion-Craft brand. We still have a few good over­ coats in stock in Brown, Fawn, Blue and Grey. If interested in a new coat drop in and look them over. Also a, few dark over­ coats to clear at $12 each • - Finql Clearing of Ladies* Misses’ and Girls’ We have placed the-final mark down in price of our winter coats for Ladies, Misses and Children. Many good styles and materials to choose from at real bargain prices. i Ki Wallpaper While all our best living-room papers have not yet arrive.d, we hjave received quite a few as well as a good range of papers for bedrooms, kitchens, dining rooms, etc. Come in and see these new patterns for Spring. ' • Ladies’ Fall and Winter Dresses ‘Reduced in Price andLadies’ Fall and Winter dresses, odd lines and sizes, to clear at 'reduced prices. black unlined kid winter weight, sizes 7^/2. Regular price Ladies’ gloves, 61/2 to $2.00 to clear this month at $1.39 pair. Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday Coffee Sale—all the best sellers— “Nabob,” Maxwell House,” “Chase & Sanborn,” “Royal York,” per lb. 43c Aylmer Vegetable Soup or Green Pea, 1,0 oz. tins . / • Aunt Jemima Pancake (Flour Ready-mix for pancakes ... per pkg. 15c1 •2 for 15c Catelli’s Macaroni or Spaghetti, 16 oz. pkgs Each 10c Vita-B Cereal A wheat germ’ cereal, to cook, 3 lbs. 25c Popcorn, pops well, in bulk ... per lb. 18c Cranberry. Sauce, Oyler Brand, requires 1 coupon, ........... 12 oz. jar 31c 4- Phone 32 Jones & May Store i & Hensail Seed Show in March The- South Huron Agricultural Society elected G. W. Armstrong president of the society for the coming year at the well-attended annual meeting held at Hensall. The society is reported in. excel­ lent financial, condition. It was- de­ cided to hold the seed show on March 8 in the iHensall town hall. The date of the stock show was provisionally.’set for June 3. . The folldsr&sg officers were elect­ ed: Honorary presidents, W. H. Golding, M.P., >Dr. Hobbs Taylor. M.L.A., James ’Ballantyne, Tudor, W. D. .Sanders. Tn addition to President Armstrong, other officers elected as follows: First president, (Sydney-' ’MacArthur; ond"'vice-president, Warden R. Shaddick; /secretary-treasurer, R. Dougall; directors, Earl Camp­ bell, T. J. Sherritt, William Decker, John Tremeer, Sam Dougall, Harry Strang, IR. Kinsman, Howard Wright, W. E. Oestricher, George Link, Fred Watson. The following associate directors were elected: John Pepper, A. Nicholson, Stan Tudor, 'Roy Ratz, Hugh Berry, William Ellerington, William Haugh, - -Erwin Willert, Joseph Atkinson, Fred Smalla- combe, R. H. Middleton. Auditors are Fred G. Bonthron, R. J. Pater­ son. Stan G. W. were vice- sec- E. W. Pte Bruce Cann Honored by Friends On Friday evening last about relatives gathered at the home Mr, and Mrs. ~ “ Simcoe Street, Pte. Bruce Cann, son of Mr. Sylva- nus Cann and the late Mrs. Cann. A pleasant evening was spent at euchre and crokinole. Bruce was presented with an address and a wallet, the address being read by Mrs. A. H. Gackstetter and the presentation being made by Mrs. John Hunkin. A dainty lunch was served at the close. Btuce was four years overseas where he served as a stretcher-bearer With the 24th field ambulance of the R.C.A.M.C. He was with the Canadian forces in 'Italy and afterwards went to France and served in Belgium, Hol­ land and Germany. He returned to Canada on the Queen Elizabeth. One brother, Stewart, paid the sup­ reme sacrifice at the Battle of Ortona in Italy on Dec. 8, 1*943, His father was a veteran of the First Great War and a winner of the Military Medal. Bruce is mighty glad to be back again among his old friands. The address was as follows: Exeter, January 18, 1946 Dear Bruce,- It is indeed with a great deal of pleasure that we, your relatives, have met hei’e to-hight to Say “Welcome Home, Bi’uce.” Uhder usual circumstances time flies Very fast, but the four years you have been away seeing a very long time. We appreciate the fact that you were so wlllihg to render service for your King and 'Country and in So doing helped to keep our Caha- da free. We want you to accept this small gift as a token of the appreciation felt by ns all here to­ night. And now we ail join m wish­ ing you the best of all, God’s rich­ est blessings for a cheerful And successful Canadian life. Signed on behalf of your Relatives, 30 . of Norman Ferguson, to welcome home New Members Added to Cromarty Church Board The annual meeting of the Cromarty Presbyterian congregation was held in the basement of the- churSh, opening with prayer by 'Rev. W. A. iMacWilliam, who oc­ cupied the chair.- William Hamil­ ton was appointed secretary. The session report was read by Mr. MacWilliam; treasurer’s report by John Wallace; auditors’ report by James Scott, Sr.; Ladies’ Aid report, by Mrs. Houghton, in the absence of Mrs. Laing; W.M.S. report, by the former secretary, (Mrs. Ken McKellar; Young 'People’s 'Society, by Mrs. iSorsdahl; Sunday School and Marion 'Ritchie Auxiliary re- I ports, by John Wallace, in the ab­ sence of the regular secretaries. The’ election of officers for the new year followed. Three new mem­ bers were added to the board of managers, (Sam McCurdy, IFrank Harburn, and Roy McCulloch. 'Har­ vey Leslie was appointed chairman of the • board of managers. The ushers, Phillip James, Lloyd 'Miller, and Gordon Scott, were reappoint­ ed, as were also the library com­ mittee, John Wallace as treasurer, William Hamilton as secretary, Thomas Laing as Presbyterian Re­ cord secretary and the cemetery committee. The re-decorating of the church was discussed, but no definite arrangements were made. Mr. IMacWilliam closed the meeting with prayer. last and Newly-Weds Honored On Thursday evening of week about fifty neighbors friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bieber, of-Hay, to honor Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Bie­ ber, newly weds. Gordon was over­ seas for a year and a half with the Black Watch regiment of-. Montreal and returned home late last fall. On December -21st he was united in marriage with Miss Evelyn .Fletcher daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Fletcher, of New Salem, N.S. On Thursday evening they were pres­ ented with a chest of' silverware and a bedspread. Mr. Roy Campbell read an address. Gordon thanked the donors for their splendid gifts. A social time was spent with cards and music. Lunch was served the close. at Dies Suddenly at Centralia Ross Forrester, aged 54, a ian painter at the Centralia Airport, died suddenly Tuesday morning at the airmen’s mess shortly after re­ porting for work. Mr. Forrester, whose home is in 'Clinton, and who has been staying at the Central Hotel while employed at the air­ port, had arrived at the airport and owing to the cold biting weath­ er, had walked briskly from the entrance to the airmen’s mess and after seating himself in a chair expired quite suddenly. He is sur­ vived .by his wife and two daugh­ ters. The remains were taken Clinton for interment, civil- to DEATH OF MRS. HIND The death took place in Exeter on Wednesday of Mrs. John Hind, who passed away in her -73rd year after being ill for several months with a heart ailment. Mrs.' Hind’s maiden name was Mineretta iLivicia Horney. Her early spent ih this community 1912 she graduated as from the North Clark St. in Chicago. For twenty years she continued the nursing profession in that city and in 1932 she was united in marriage with her now bereaved husband. Since last August she has been suffering from a heart ail­ ment with a nurse in attendance. Surviving besides her husband are three sisters, Mrs. W. J. Statham, of London, Mrs. Spencer, and Mrs. J. (R. MacDonald, Of Hensail, and one brother, Robert Horney, of London. 'Dr. Geo. Hind, Of Walker­ ton, is a step-sott, She was a mem­ ber of the Main Street trnited Church. The funeral, private, will be held from her late residence Friday afternooii at 3.15 p.m. with Interment in the Exeter cdihetdry. life Was and in a nurse Hospital lie de France Brings Home District Boys 'More men from this district be arriving home shortly from over­ seas. The lie de France is due to dock at Halifax on Friday. Among those returning are; LAC. R. L. Wuerth, Exeter. Pte. J. G. Young, Exeter. L.'Cpl, W. L. Thomas, Exeter. Capt. Alexander McDonald Sweeton, Exeter. Pte. Pte. Pte. Cpl. will •o. B. F. J. L. E. E. R. Pte. E. Tpr. J. W. Lockyer, Parkhill. Pte. R. ~ ....... Pte. C. X,. X^amu. L.’Cpl. D. S. Weston, St. Marys. Capt. Roy Barry Paul, St. Marys. Sigmn. P. E. Bannon, Seaforth. Spr. W. J. 'Howes, Mitchell. Pte. W. R. Hodgert, R. 4, .Seaforth. L.Bdr. A. W. (Hodgins, >R, 1 Lucan. L.Opl. C. J. A. Carty, R. 3, Granton. Pte. S. W. Parrott, Mitchell. Pte, L. D. Willard, Mitchell. Pte. T. W. Castle, Bayfield. Cpl. A. B. Corless, Clinton. LAC. Corbin, Lucan. M. .Mitchell, 'Centralia, Sims, 'Crediton. Guenther, Dashwood. Houghton, ’Cromarty. Smith, Ailsa Craig. w. D. Belt, Parkhill. Gibson, Parkhill.’ The Canada Temperance Act which has been before the Privy Council in London, England, since last December, has beep upheld ac­ cording to a judgement received ‘by the Ontario Government on Mon­ day, The iCanada Temperance Act is now in force in Huron, Perth and, Peel and the district of Manitoulim Judge W. T„ Robb, of Orangeville, Ont., chairman of the Liquor Authority Control Board, has stated that it might foe necessary to can­ cel licenses issued for liquor sale ' in the three counties mentioned. This would involve 11 beverage room licenses in Huron, four club - and 2<0- beverage room licenses in Peel and twenty beverage room and two club licenses ,in Perth county, No licenses had been issued in the district of Manitoulim The juiquor Authority Control Board met Tuesday but no action wag taken on cancelling the .27 hotel and club licenses, In an interview foy a Toronto paper W, G. Medd, former member of the Ontario Legislature, stated that some time ago he appeared before the Liquor Authority Control Board at Kitchener to oppose the granting of an authority in a Huron County village and at that time he was assured that all “foeer author­ ities in Huron county would be withdrawn if the Privy Council re­ jected the Ontario Government’s appeal against the 'Canada Temper­ ance Act. Agricultural Minister Kennedy, acting premier during Premier Drew’s absence in Florida, stated in London Tuesday, “The province- must uphold the law and the places affected must go dry.” The present liquor authorities throughout the province expire at the end of March. An nual Meeting Of Library Board The annual meeting of the Pub­ lic Library was held January 19th and the year’s work was summar­ ized in the following reports. Secretary-Treasurer’s Report In presenting the annual report of 19 46 I feel confident that the Exeter Public Library has given good service to the community and the Board has endeavored to main­ tain a high standard and urovide efficient means for vice. During the year 10 meetings with tendance of 5 and representatives to the two meetings of the County Library Association. The .Book Committee endeavored to obtain books ■ of all classes and the following is a classification: 115 volumes of Fiction, 66 volumes of Adult Classed, 75 volumes of Juvenile, a total of 256 volumes at a cost of $550.86. This compares favorably with other years. This year the splendid addition to the Reference Section of a set of Ency- clopoedia Brittannica deserves spec­ ial mention. The Canadian and National Geographies have been bound and are in constant use. We have a .total approximately of 4864 volumes on the shelves valued at $2986.3 6. The periodicals on our tables are classified as follows: 7 Canadian, 1 English and 13 United States. Mrs. Gidley has repaired books ■and the neat appearance of the books and shelves and the large circulation is evidence of the effic­ ient service of our Librarian. In 1945 we welcomed a visit from the Library Inspector, Major Mowat. The members of the Board able to be present to meet him uable information and him and were glad to receive at a later date the extra grant. The War Scrap Book will soon complete its second volume and provides an interesting local history of events relating to the war. The County Library Association has increased the number of books sent out quarterly and often pro­ vides a wider range of books for the reading public. i The Property 'Committee have at­ tended to repairs of the building and grounds and find a, ready co­ operation from Mr. Waring in keeping the siirrounings neat and attractive. With the willing co-operation of all the Board members we are as­ sured that Exeter Public Library will give efficient service and up­ hold. high standards in 1946. L. M. Jeekell, Secretary. Mrs. Gidley, ithe librarian, repott­ ed that the number of readers was 917 m town, 93 outside, making a total of 1,010 and of these 100 were n§w members; 278 books word, discarded and the librarian, for the year made up of; classed 1,919; county 837, Postponed The meeting of the Official Board of* Main Street United Church is postponed until Thursday . . ' o'clock, the Congregational meeting will be held on iFriday evening, night. January 31, at 8 And February 1, at 8 o’clock. this public ser- the Board held an average at- they also sent gained val- help from •government 77 were repaired by The total circulation was 15,883 volumes Fiction 8,577; Adult duvonile 4,548; and LAMONT—MacDONALD A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized at the Main 'Street -par­ sonage on Tuesday evening, Jan. 15 th, with Rev. N. J. Woods, of­ ficiating, when Wilma Maxine, daughter of Mr. and (Mrs. 'Norman MacDonald, of Exeter, became the bride of Pte. 'Lome Stewart Lamont of Woodstock, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lamont, of Detroit, Mich. The bride wore a street length dress of tur­ quoise crepe with pink accessories. She was attended by her sister Mary, wearing a lime green crepe street length dress with rose acces­ sories. Gordon MacDonald, brother of the bride, assisted the groom. 'Following the ceremony a wedding luncheon was served at the bride’s home. THE LATE FRANK DAVIS A life-long resident of Usborne township, one who has seen the township grow from pioneer days, passed Away at his home in Win­ ch elsea on Friday last in the per­ son of Francis (Frank) Davis in his 96 th year. He had enjoyed fair­ ly good health until last .fall and was seriously ill only about a week Born at Richmond he came to “Os­ borne with his parents at the age of nine months and resided on Lot A, concession four until he retired and moved to Winchelsea. with his son George. He devout Anglican and a Conservative. He was a of the .L.O.L., uniting first in 1929 residing was a. staunch member with the Centralia lodge at the age of 18 and later joined the Exeter lodges He was the oldest member of, a family of ten and the last to survive. His father’s Samuel Davis ___ Sarah Brownlee. Surviving are five Mrs, of Deleware name was and his mother Edward Hothaig Mrs. Jack children (Sarah) , _ Hotharn (lAlice) of Seaforth; Mrs. Thos. Penrice (Bella) of Holland, JMan.; Mrs. Geo. McGavin (Carrie) of Seaforth and George of Win- chelsea. There are 16 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. The funeral Monday afternoon was held from the Undertaking parlor of E. R. Hopper in Exeter conducted by Rev. Mervin Elston, with Rev. Wm Mair assisting. The L.O.L. assisted With the service at tbe cemetery with Brothers Rev, Mair and Hugh Berry conducting the service. The bearers were six grandchildren, Harold Davis, Clifford, George aiid Jack Hotham, Clayton LaithWaite, and Lloyd Hern; Relatives and friends were present from Goderich Seaforth, Clinton, London, Dele- ware and Stratlirdy. • Among the floral tributes wove sprays the Woodhain L.OX. and the creamery from the atlon. from 492 lodge staff of the Seaforth and a basket of flowers ElimvIIIe Women’s Associ- The section remits, Times-Advocate Glassified is where you get sure-fire