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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1946-03-28, Page 2Page 2 THE TIMES-APVdCATE? EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 28th, 1948 1 W Cxetcr tLune^bbocate Times. established 1873; Advocate established 1881 amalgamated November 1924 PUBLISHED EACH THURSDAY MORNING AT EXETER, ONTARIO Ab Independent of the Village Newspaper devoted to the of Exeter and Surroundipg interests District Hein-ber of the Canadian Weekly Newspapers? Association; Member of the Ontario-Quebec Division of the CWNA All Advertising Copy Must be in Our Hands Not Later Than Noon on Tuesdays SUBSCRIPTION RATE $2.00 a year, in advance; six months, ?l,00 three months 60c J, M, SOUTHCOTT PUBLISHER THURSDAY, MARCH 28th, 1946 War on the Warble Fly Huron County’s battle is on. A war has been staged. An enemy to the welfare and pros­ perity of the cattle raising industry has been inflicting heavy losses attributed to the warble fly. It is estimated that the loss in Canada from the reduction in milk flow, loss in flesh and injured hides amounts to the enormous sum of $11,000,000 annually. What share of this is lost by the farmers of Huron county it is dif­ ficult to estimate, but as cattle raising is one of the main branches of agriculture it is safe to say that it will amount to a tidy sum. Any­ one who has seen cattle racing around a pasture field with their tails in the air must realize that that form of exercise, means loss of flesh to a distressed animal, A solution has been found and war against the warble or heel flies is now on. 444* First Commercial Airplane Exeter’s first commercial airplane is now in service and marks a new mode^of transporta­ tion as far as one of the smaller centres, but not the least important centre, is concerned. Former Fit. Lieut. Larry Snider landed in town Sunday with a twin-seated Piper Cub airplane from Hamilton. With the Centralia airport close by, airplanes 'are no novelty to the citizens of * Exeter yet the first privately owned plane to land in Exeter had something of the novelty of the first automobile. It is difficult to vision just'what, the future holds in store for the trav­ eller. Ji * * * Post War Planning There is a lot of head scratching these days as to what should be done in Exeter to further the best inteersts not only of the town but of the entire surrounding community. Exeter is the natural centre for a wide area and-in that area there are many smaller centres that are cater­ ing to the particular needs of the community they serve and are of the utmost importance to their communities and should be so regarded by the people they serve. Every village or ham­ let surrounding Exeter , that prospers enhances the position that Exeter hold in the county and likewise as Exeter progresses and prospers it is reflected in the values of property and living conditions of those places surrounding it. To realize that' as one prospers all prosper should induce greater co-operation. . There are several thing right -now in the minds of the citizens of Exeter and the sur­ rounding community. First and the thing that is now under way is the making of the Agricul­ tural grounds a community centre with the thought uppermost to have a fair each fall that will be second to none in the’''district. To em­ brace the whole community the name has been changed from the Exeter Agricultural Society to the South Huron Agricultural Society. A covered grandstand is now in course of con­ struction. The next move is to have the grounds ^graded and levelled, a ball diamond laid out lb at will be for the use of the students at the school and the town. Tennis courts are being advocated. Buildings are to be erected for the housing of <the horses and livestock. Sugges­ tions have been made for the beautification of the grounds; for the putting down of a per­ manent floor in the rink, enlargement of the arena to provide a kitchen, storage space, showers and an orchestre oval. To the Agri­ cultural Society the Exeter Council have don-, ated $700 and the Lions Club have donated $2,000 to be used on the grading and the laying out of ball diamonds and providing recreational facilities for the use of the youth of the dis­ trict. Other donations are being Sought w * 4 * Supervised Recreation Along With the problem of recreation is ooupled that of a recreational director. Super­ vised sports and recreation that tend to develop the mind and the body and guide and direct the energies of youth in proper and worthwhile -channels should pay big dividends for the time arid money spent. Leadership is a very impor­ tant element ifi all branches of society and a factor that should not be overlooked. It is at present receiving serious consideration. 4 4 4 4 Exeter as a High School District Another important question that is under consideration and is receiving favorable con­ sideration. is the mating of Exeter a high school eentre for the district, The plan is to provide facilities for an- all-round education, for all the children of the district after they have passed the high school entrance examinations, Pro­ vision Will be made for the transportation .of the children from the entire area. Better facili­ ties, additional courses of a practical nature that will be profitable no matter what celling or profession a student may choose, will be. at the option of the pupils. Sponsored by and largely financed by the government such an institution would benefit every teen aged boy or girl of the district. *4*4 Housing Shortage One cannot but be impressed with the num~ her of airforce personnel who while stationed at the Centralia Airport made their homes in Exeter and were so impressed with the town that they have located or desire to make their home in Exeter. A commercial traveller, whose duties take him over Western Ontario, express’ ed the desire to make his home here. In spite of the fact that there has been a record build­ ing program in Exeter during the past two years there is still a big demand for houses and apart­ ments. Prospects for building operations this year are exceedingly brisk. In addition to the housing shortage, there is a very great lack of business places or factory accommodation. ■x * * Business Places Not Available It would be safe to say that there have been at least fifteen persons who have sought to establish new business places in Exeter dur­ ing the past year. This proposes a question as to how and where the business section of the town can be expanded as and when the demand grows. At present the business places are situ­ ated within three blocks in Main Street and the property is all occupied and building lots are scarce. Various types of business have found it of advantage to be away from the heart of the business section. 4 4 4 4 'Factories Desire Location Exeter is losing out when it comes tp fac­ tories. Several factories have sought a building in Exeter to start a branch. In fact there is one now that is quite anxious to locate here. The simple truth is that there is not a single build­ ing vacant in Exeter that would be desirable for a factory. There are plenty of factory sites but firms hesitate to build until they are assured that the help situation could be met, ■ ■ ® .. Town Hall Not Adequate Another important ands pressing question is that of improvement and expansion to the Town Hall. Exeter has no place suitable for the holding of large gatherings. This question should be studied along with that of a new high school. Schools are being built that are being used as community centres for gatherings and hobby enthusiasts. One large auditorium, with stage will, more and more be in demand as the hours of work grow shorter and the hours of recreation longer. * 4 4 4 Drainage a Pressing Question And last but not least there is the question of drainage and sewerage. The drainage situation must be dealt with. It -is inconceivable that cel­ lars be flooded with water with every heavy shower and no remedy sought. It has been a problem that every ’council has had to cope with and is one of no easy solution. «• * # * We invite comments or suggestions for our Reader’s Column on any of these problems. IO YEARS AGO The. religious, drama, “Whatso­ ever Ye presented in James Street United Church on Sunday evening1, drew a record crowd. The drama was. presented from a large platform with an attractive setting and those taking part dressed in coiorfu.) costume. On Wednesday evening of last week S. ’.Mains, of Western University, Rondon, gave the sec­ ond in a series of lectures to be de­ livered iii Caven Presbyterian Church under the auspices of the Y.P. Guild, The subject of 'Dr. Main’s lecture was "Europe as I Saw It." Reeve Thos, Pryde acted as chairman of the meeting and Capt, Gentle and Lieut. Huckaby, of the Salvation Army, gave musical selections and a reading, Mr, W. J, Smith has been in ‘Es­ sex County for the past- month on investigation for the’ Farm Loan Board, Toronto. No. 1 group of the W.M.S. of Japies Street United Church under the convenership of Mrs, W. H Thomson served a New England supper ip the basement of the church Monday evening to about one hundred invited guests. Musical numbers... were provided .between courses. Canadian Honey Appreciated in Britain Mrs. W. Martin, who was in charge of the Red Gross jam pro­ ject for Britain has received the following letter expressive of ap­ preciation of the work of the com­ mittee. Haymeads Emergency Hospital, Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire. ?i2nd February, 1946 Dear Madam; I have recently received from the Canadian Red Cross Society vari­ ous gifts, including a 1-lb.? jar of honey, attached to which I found a note from you, You will, I am sure, be pleased to,know that your gift has been safely received at this hospital, and the patients. to whom it was issued have expressed their wish that I should convey to you their heartfelt thanks, not only foy the gift, but for the very kind thought which prompted it, May I also say, on behalf of the Management (Committee of this hos­ pital, how very much this Commit­ tee and its Senior Officials appre­ ciate the thought of the Canadian people, in sending us such useful gifts. 15 YEARS AGO . Around three o’clock Saturday morning some one attempted to enter the store of Southcott Bros, and were frustrated in the attempt. Mrs, Skelton, who resides in the apartment over the store, heard a noise and switched on "the lights. The burglar who was attempting to enter one of the rear windows .became frightened and hastened away. ‘Mr. Chas. Genttner, who has been in the employ of Mr. H. C. Rivers, butcher, has secured a position in' London and is moving there short­ ly. The choix1 of the James Street United church together with their husbands and wives were royally entertained to a St. Patrick’s eve­ ning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Goulding on Friday evening of last week. The ladies wore green hats and the1 men wore green ties. A social evening in contests and other amusements was enjoyed foL lowed by a very dainty Irish lunch'.' Traffic Officer Lever was in Exe­ ter on 'Friday last checking up on loads carried by trucks which are required to carry only half loads at this season of the year. A car load motored to Windsor Tuesday to bring back four new Ford cars for Mr. Sandy Elliot. Yours sincerely, R, E. .Friend, Master.’ i T nr HE Steady strong' demand for eggs and poultry • makes it plain that this is going to be a profitable year to start good chicks—as. ipany as you can raise right. in choosing your chicks, remember what so many poultry raisers have found to be a fact—“The Bray Chick Does the Trick!’’ Mrs. M. V. Kidd, Nipissing, Ont., for example, writes this: “I have raised Bray Chicks for more than years, and have always had great success with them,” Mrs. Blanche Seymour, Len- noxyille, Que., reports: “The chicks were lovely and strong, and we had excellent luck with them/’ Mrs. Amos Wilson, Turtle Creek, N.B., writes: “Excellent results—I know of no better’ chicks anywhere.” Poultry meat markets are just about swept bare. If you started your ‘‘main crop” chicks earlier, put your brooding equipment to work again with a bunch of Bray cockerel chicks. Write for our “Daily Special” ox1 ask your Bray agent pr hatchery manager. BEGGAR GETS DONATION FROM EXETER MINISTER Isador Francis Gosselin. Peter boro, when arrested Thursday .by Provincial Constable .Jack Carmich­ ael at Glqncoe, carried a list of minister’s names from parishes all over Ontario and police said he had received "contributions" from-many of them. In county court Friday at Lon­ don Gosselin was found guilty of begging and remanded- until March 28 for sentence. Topping the list' was 'the Basil- ian Fathers at Grimsby -with the notation beside the name “$.25 for clothes." Names of ministers -from Exeter, Woodbridge, Brantford, Kit­ chener, Wiarton, Moncton, Chats­ worth and’ Lucan were also listed with sums ranging from $2 to $5 beside them. Constable Carmichael arrested Gosselin on complaint of Rev. A. C. Young, Glencoe, who stated Gossel­ in ..attempted to get $3 from him foi’ traveling expenses. Constable .Carmichael is a 'for­ mer Hensall boy. Fred W. Bray, Limited 120 JOHN ST. N. — HAMILTON, ONT. Bray Chick Hatchery, Exeter • Phone 246, TRY A CLASSIFIED! A Pimple Covered Face Kills IT PAYS! . a Romance The lives of many young people are made miser­ able by the breaking out of pimples, and you probably know of cases where a promising romance has been spoiled by those red, white, festering and pus filled sores on the face. The trouble is not so much physical pain, but the mental suffering caused by the embarrassing disfigurement which very often makes the sufferer ashamed to go out in company. The quickest way to get rid of pimples is to improve the general health by a thorough cleansing of the blood. Burdock Blood Bitters helps to cleanse the blood and with the blood cleansed the complexion should clear up. The T. Milburn Co., Limited, Toronto, Ont. What Other Editors Say Canada Owes It (Aylmer Express) Another case of a Victoria Cross winner in want, this time at Toronto, points the argument that Canada should make provision nationally against any suclx contingency. It is not right that men who were idols of the public at the height of their war services should a few years later be neglected and forgotten. The taxpayers of his country have been asked to do many things they did not wish to do. Here, however, is a case where we do not believe a single tax­ payer would object, -or even feel the difference in his pocket.’ The dignity and pride of Canada is involved.ft * * * * * Uncle Hy Says (Stouffville Tribune) The weekly paper, be it known, is not some thing to bring a sneer. It mirrors well our way of life; it stands for what we hold most dear, expertly made, it’s easy to read, though cram­ med with news, both sound and wise, and I -for one would raise my voice to laud its merits to the skies. The weekly leaves the world’s affairs, to papc’rs in the city made, it’s never padded, space to fill, since space is its sole stock-in-trade, and yet you’ll find it has a soul, a voice opinion sound to mould, but eight pages, some times ten, a Wealth of stuff it does enfold. The weekly paper does not mix, in politics, contentious stuff, nor does it cater to the Crank, who lives by wit, more often bluff, ah, no, it is not made for such, its place is in the homeT and so, you’ll find its readers well informed, ’ the best informed where’er you go. • 4 4 4 * Earn Golden Harps (Goderich Signal) When the harps are ’being handed out in the sweet bye-and-bye, there should, be some special consideration for the grocers who have handled coupons, answered all sorts of questions about ration's, listened to complaints about shortages, fobbed off too greedy people, and taken all the other. things a grocer has had to take under the rationing system. Theirs bus been no small share in keeping business going as smoothly as it has in this country.- 25 YEARS AGO A quiet wedding was solemnized on Tuesday, .March 22nd, at Lundy’s Lane MethodM'iparsonage, Niagara Falls, -by the pastor, Rev. H. L. Roberts, when Louis Edgar Fanson and Eunice A. Down, of 'Exeter, were united in marriage. 'Mr. 'Clyde Heaman has taken a position as junior at the .Molson’s Bank. Mr. Latimer Grieve has purchas­ ed a drug business in Strathroy and will take over shortly. Mr. Ezra Willard who bought the old Russell 100 acre farm on the Thames Road, about a, year ago, has disposed of the property to -Mr. George Armstrong. Mr. E. J. Wethey is in Toronto this week attending the Ontario Teachers’ .Association meeting. ■Mr. Edward Fahner took, posses­ sion of the Hotel at Crediton this week. Mr, Rc/bt. Higgins, of Hensall, while riding in a wagon was acci­ dentally thrown on his back and was badly shaken up last week. 50 YEARS AGO Wm. Colwell,, while on duty in Mr. J. ip. Ross’ store on Tuesday jumped from the counter onto a nail protruding from a board, which penetrated his shoe and en­ tered his foot, causing a rather se­ vere wound. The last carnival of the season in Exeter was held on the rink on •Monday. Although the crowd was small the ice was in good condition and a pleasant time was spent. Fol­ lowing are the prize winners: Mile race, F. .DeLion, Hensall, J. Spack-,. man; % mile boy's race, 0. Hynd­ man. F, Hawkshaw; 'backward race, J. Spackman, W. Ross. .A friendly game of hockey was played on Monday night on the Clinton rink between the Exeter and Clinton teams resulting in .the favor of the Clinton team .by a score of 4-2. « Mr. Alf Salter left Saturday for London where he has accepted a situation in a barrel factory. Mr. John 'Mitchell left Monday for Crediton where he has accepted a position as salesman.in Mr. Tre­ vithick’s dry goods store. William Hill, who has been en-' gaged as cleric with Messrs. Rich­ ard iPiclcard and Son for some time, left Tuesday for 'Oil Springs where he Will fill a similar position. W. J, Crooks, of Holmesville, has ac­ cepted a position With Messrs. Pick­ ard and Son. & , H i hes Smiles . . . . are stil ■i I ■x s With MORE TELEPHONES in use than cveX before, and people using them more, the number of Long Distance calls Keeps going up and up. We are training hundreds of new operators, • \ adding many miles of new circuits and installing new switchboards to handle them. Everything possible is being done—but it does take time. Until the job is done we will continue to need your co-operation. It is helpful when you observe the proper sequence in placing your calls with the operator and when you keep your talks ZX' as 'brief as possible. 1 •:$ 1 “I was out with, a nurse last Sat­ urday night.” “Well, cheer up. in time your mother may let you go out without one.” Mrs. Gabby? “Is that new lady who just moved in an active mem­ ber in your sewing circle?” Mrs.- Tabby: "No. She/never has a word to say. Just sits and sews!” Myroii; "t’m In a fix at school.”' Byron* “What's up?” Myron; “The teacher says I must write more legl'My. But if I do, she’ll find out I can’t spell!” N;: £w. A / / WHEN YOU CALL; FIRST, give Long Distance the name of the city you are calling. THEN the number of the distant telephone. (If you dq not know the number make a note of it fox* future use when yoU hear the operator repeat it.) THEN when the operator asks for it, give her the number of the telephone from which you tire’calling. Please avoid unnecessary details. [xl w*»-y *•<< X-/X K J. M. GOODWIN ra Manager A /71 < i ’ y > ■>;