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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1946-04-04, Page 1j * Established 1873 EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 4th, 1946Subscription, $2.00 per year Seventy-Third Year Board of Education Favors Larger High School District The regular meeting of the Board •of Education was held in the Public Library on Monday, April 1st, at '7.30 p,m. All members were present, •Previous minutes were approved on the motion of R. Hopper. The report principal was adopted, including supplies needed, per W. E. Middieton and J. H. Jones. The report of the Public School principal was read and adopted eluding supplies needed. Passed the motion of R. N. Creech and E, Russell, the music room is to converted into a class room, the necessary alterations to be made to the room under the direction of the building and grounds committee. A teacher for the new room to be engaged by the teachers’ committee, her duties to commence when the room was ready. Passed on motion of E. R. Hopper and J. N. Willis. Mr. Jos. ’Creech on behalf of the Temporary Physical ^Fitness and Recreational Committee interviewed the Board re Physical Director. It was moved by ’Dr. H. H. Cowen, seconded by H. Strang and adopted that the Board advertise for a part time High School teacher for physi­ cal culture, and capable of being director of community physical fit­ ness. The committee to arrange for further advertisements if necessary. R. N. Creech presented the finan­ cial standing of the Board and moved (seconded by R. E. Russell and adopted) that we ask the Municipal Council to raise $1,00/0 for High School and $5,000' for iPub- ic School purposes this year. Mr. Creech later presented the resolu­ tion to the council. A letter was received from the Huron County Consultative Com­ mittee re larger high school districts, and on motion of R. N<. 'Creech and H. Strang, it was resolved that this Board decide to ask the County Council to 'dissolve the High School District of the Municipality of Exe­ ter in order to make way for the formation of a larger high school district to include all or parts of the following municipalities: Village R, El, Russell and E. of the High School read, discussed and in- on R. be of Exeter, Village of Hensall, and the Townships of Usborne, Stephen and Hay, and any other municipality which the committee wishes to in­ clude. Following this it was moved by W, E. Middleton, seconded by J. H. Jones and adopted, that a copy of this resolution and an invitation be extended to the various munici­ palities to join with Exeter in form­ ing such a high school district and that this board would be pleased to send a deputation to their meetings to discuss the matter,. . Moved by W. E. Middleton and H, W, Whyte: that this Board ap­ proves a system of awards of three dollars each to the pupils of the High School according to the plans outlined by the principal and that (Continued on page 4) Small Child Miraculously Highlights of Escapes Being Drowned u I * A miraculous escape from a hor- * a sewer in Exeter emphasizes system is girl about life to- the rible death took place Tuesday afternoop and the fact that badly needed. A little three years of age fell into a cess­ pool up to her neck at the rear of the business places pn Main street. Hanging on for dear side of the pool she was able to keep her head above and the screams of the Child attracted the attention of her -mother who came to the rescue. A playmate two years of age did what he could by to the top of the child’s of the child’s garments burned. Had the ’child sideways death would practically certain. The holding on dress. All had to be fallen in have been depth of the pool was over the child’s head. Exeter’s First Privately Owned Aircraft -Staff Photo The above picture was caught as /Larry Snider, former Fit. Lieut. with the R.C.A.F. had just landed after arriving in Exeter with his new priv­ ately owned plane, a Piper Cub. His first passenger was his wife, former­ ly Hazel Elliott, seen in the rear cock-pit. apers and Umbrellas Look ov/er these boots and shoes' that we have in stock. Our selection covers footwear for all occasions from work boots for the boys arid men . folk to dress . wear, for girls and ladies as well aS health shoes. Ladies’, Misses’ Raincoats Although wallpapefs are diffi­ cult to. get at the present time, we have a fair variety. Come in and look them 'over. • 1 ki uor The following are some of the .highlights of Ontario’s new liquor licensing hili which was given its first reading in the legislature Thursday of last week. The new act is .creating considerable contro­ versy and on Tuesday one of the largest gatherings to storm the parljarnent buildings in Toronto gathered there in protest .but fail­ ed to get an audience. Protests are being sent in from all parts, of the., province, Provision for sale of beer and wine by the glass in hotels and tav­ erns in cities of 5.0,000 population or more and in .clubs, military messes, steamships and railway dining cars. The five cities in which the public liquor sale licenses may be issued are Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, London and Windsor. Provision for the and wine in centres population through local option vote, Exemption from centres under the Canada Temper­ ance Act and local option areas— although the latter may take to come under its provisions. Provision for local option on women’s beverage rooms ■Complete reclassification df ent establishments as hotels, erns. restaurants and houses. Provision for restaurant licenses for sale of beer and wine with meals. Establishment of a liquor license board of Ontario to administer the act, issue and cancel regulations and make regulations. Provision for licensing of em­ ployees of licensed premises. Penalties for parents or guardi­ ans . who visit licensed premises leaving at home children under eight years of age without compe­ tent supervision. Announcement that -the Govern­ ment plans to take over brewers retail outlets to bring sale' of packaged beer, directly under Gov­ ernment 'Control. Provision .of a civil liability for ‘ ’ j drunkenness leads to the death or injury intoxicated person or a third knowingly causing which of the party. sale of beer undei" 50,009 a , three-fifths the bill of votes votes pres- tav- public Men’s and Boys* Farm Boots Leather or Panco Soles, plain toes or toecap styles, some with arch supports Priced at $3.95 to $5.00 Also all sizes in Williams Welt-Sole Farm Boots at $5.75 pair Boys’ Work Boots at $2.95 to $3.95 pair High School Girls* Loafers Expected this week. These are well made> Gale Bros, brand. They are very popular. Get a pair while we have the si/es. Wragge Health Shoes for Children Brown or black. They weai* well and fit well. Sizes 8 to 12 and 11 to 3. Priced at $2.00 to $2.95 X 1 ..... .’Women*s House Shoes - Hamburg Brand Leather or Canvas, made in oxfords and one-straps— just the thing for summer wear at $1.25 to $1.75 pair Dr. Scholls Foot Expert At this store^Thursday, May 2nd. Save up your foot troubles and keep this date in mind. Now in stock. We have a good range at various prices. Girls’ With thing years Rain Capes hood attached — just for school, sizes 8 to at $3.95 each. Ladies’, Misses’ Dresses New shipment just arrived attractive prices. ” - Misses the 12 at Giris’ for spring Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday Quaker Muffets Very special value <■ f Royal York Cheese Spreads or slices .,.... Boneless Chicken Ideal for Sandwiches, salads, 7 oz. tin 53c Nabob Coffee Roaster fresh 2 pkgs. 17c Vs lb. pkg. 19c Phone 32 ... 1 lb. 43c Diced Beets or Carrots Choice quality, 20 oz. tins Catelli’s Macaroni Readicut, quick cooking ... 1 lb. pkg. Clark’s Mushroom Soup Convenient and tasty ... Robinhood Quick Oats Large 5 lb. bags ......... Jones & May Each 2 tins Each 12c 10c 19c 25c Your Superior Store Twenty-Five Tons Paper Collected by Boy Scouts The Roy Scout paper drive dur­ ing the latter part of last week was the most successful drive ever held in the community. Ovei’ 25 tons of scrap paper were collected and tak­ en to London by Tuckey Transport, The exact weight of the paper was 50,710 lbs, The paper was collected at Hensall, Zurich, Dashwood, Crediton and Centralia and also at a number of the schools in the community, A prize was offered the school collecting the most paper and was awarded to the school in Hay Township of which Mrs. Rod Ellis is the teacher The amount collected- there exceeded one ton. The Boy Scouts and Cubs did a good job of collecting the paper and were ’as­ sisted in some instances Girl Guides. The amount for the paper was $30’4.27 ter deducting the cartage returns will be over 5225.0 0, mean • sum to add to the Scout treasury. by th’e received and af- the net no Honor War Bride From Dundee, Scotland The home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Murray was the scene of a happy event when the family met to honor the charming young wife of Jack Anderson, on her arrival from Dundee, Scotland. About 30 mem­ bers were present. The table was tastefully decorated in pink and white and„_eentred with a mock wed­ ding cake. Adorning the top of the cake was the usual bride and groom, at either end of the table were tall pink and white tapers in silver holders. The setting was completed with pink streamers suspended from the ceiling and attached to the. four corners of the table with pink rosettes. While seated in a chair beautifully decorated in pink and white the bride was presented- with a chest of silver in Lady Hamilton design. The bride and groom ex­ pressed their thanks. The evening was spent in a pleasant social time after which a sumptuous lunch was served. Mrs. Wilson Anderson, of Crediton, grandmother of • the groom, poured the tea. The bride expressed delight with 'Canada, her a few couple new home. After spending days in the community the will return to London. * Chalice Dedicated At. the James St. United_____ on Sunday morning a solid silver chalice was dedicated in memory of the late L.Cpl, Norman Hilton Sanders who 'paid the supreme sacrifice while on active service in western Europe and whose death was reported on October 6, 1944. The chalice was the gift of Y.P.U. of which the deceased an active member. Following dedication one minute’s silence observed, flowers, church the was the was A beautiful bouquet of presented by the family, adorned the pulpit and members of the family were present for the occasion. Among them and Mrs. family, of Brown, of ".We would were Mervin Johnston Stratford.' Miss London, sang be Building.” a J, W. Morley, K.C. Honored By Businessmen of Exeter Mr, J. W. Morley, K.C., who was recently appointed magistrate’ for the County of Huron and who has disposed of his law practice in town prior to making his rich, was tendered a Central Hotel -Friday week ‘by about fifty The only reason the attendance was not larger was because of the limit­ ed accommodation at the hotel. Af­ ter partaking of a sumptuous fowl supper served by Mine Hostess Amelia Acheson a short program was carried out with B. W. F. Beav­ ers as chairman. The National An­ them was sung. The chairman spoke of Mr Morley as an Exeter boy who had made good in his own home town. He spoke very highly of his character and his accomplishments and op behalf of those assembled home at Gode- banquet at the evening of last of his friends. •Staff Photo Chief Radio Officer Richard D. Etherington (Dick) receives the keys for his new Ford coupe. The first Ford passengei- car delivered in Exeter by Sandy Elliot since the Ford factory went all-out on war production in 1942. Dick left Exeter ’October 13, 1941; took training in Toronto till June, 1942, when he became civilian instructor at /No. 9 A.O.S., St. Jean, Que. He joined the merchant navy in February, 1943; served on both the Atlantic and Pacific. In. August, 1944, he transferred to a new freighter and sailed for the Far East, spending Christmas in Bombay, India, where he was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Horsefield, formerly of London, Ont. Mr. Horsefield is now engineer with the Ford Motor Co., at Bombay. Dick was’in Karochi and Calcutta and has seen a lot of the world. We are glad to welcome him home and we trust his new Ford coupe will contribute somewhat to the comfort and pleasure he deserves. he presented Mr. Morley with a Parker *‘51*’ pep and pencil set. He then called pp Er. -Taylor* to introduce the guest of honor, Dr. Taylor stated that he had followed Mr. Morley’s career from a young lad and -was happy to know that he had become* a successful solicitor in his native town. While it was with regret that we see him leave Exeter we wish him wall and wish him success. He, pointed opt the steps that had been taken to secure a magistrate for Huron, the request having come first from the county council; Mr. Morley had not solicited the position .and on first being approached suggested that should ..go to a returned veteran in the law profession, When they de­ clined to accept it Mr. Morley had. consented. The speaker was confi­ dent that he would do justice to the position and weigh carefully the cases that came before him. Expresses Appreciation " iMr. Morley expressed his appreci­ ation of the honor that had been conferred upon him. Whatever suc­ cess he had made he owed to his mother and father, his shortcomings were of his own making. He had al­ ways been taught to be fair with fellow man. He thanked the gath­ ering for their gift and hoped he would never have to use it in Exeter. Reeve B. W. Tuckey was called upon and he said it was a privilege to express his personal and civic appreciation of the service given to the town and community by 'Mr. Morley and he added his congratu­ lations to those- already given. Mr. Morley had been interested in the town’s welfare and a jovial citizen and we regret to see him leave. The meeting was concluded with the singing of “For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow/'’ The Address The address was given by Mr. Beavers as follows: Gentlemen and -Fellow Citizens: We aTe -met here tonight under different circumstances to any other meeting that has been held in our fair village, that is as far as the purpose of the meeting goes. We have had receptions for returned men ana many others -who have attained prominence but,.this is the first time we have had the privi­ lege. to meet in honor of one of native born sons,, who has had distinction of being appointed Police Magistrate for the grand County of Huron, of which we all proud. The limited accommo­ dation has prevented others from meeting with us. We thank 'Miss Acheson for providing such a sump­ tuous repast and for accommodat­ ing so many of us. Mr. James Wilson Morley, K.C.,.. has the distinction of being our honored guest and the one in whose honor we have gathered tonight. It is some years since Huron County has had a Magistrate to act for the whole county. For some time back, the Magistrate for Bruce County has taken the court at Wingham, the Magistrate from Perth thea courts at Seaforth and Goderich, and the 'Magistrate ’ for • -Middlesex the court at Exeter. The late Chas., Reid was the last full time Magis­ trate for the ’County. Mr. Morley is well known to us all and to every­ one within miles of Exeter. After graduating from Osgoode Hall, he formed a partnership with the late Mr. Isaac' R. Carling, which con­ tinued until Mr. Carling’s death. The late Mr. L. H. Dickson has been a partner with the late Isaac R* Carling until his appointment as County Judge, Educated in Exeter •Mr. Morley was educated in our Public wards attending Osgoode Hall. He began practising law in Exeter in May, 1926. In 1945 he was honor­ ed by the Ontario Government in. being made a King’s Counsel, As a boy he showed a kind and sym­ pathetic spirit, which he has car­ ried through his private and busi­ ness life, His fair and upright dealings have won him many friends and clients who will be sorry to lose him as their solicitor but who are glad conferred on him A few of our sembled here to the esteem in which he is held -and in a tangible way to make him a gift as a memo from his friends in the village of his birth. May he remember us when he uses this pen and pencil and may h© carry into his new office the high ideals he has had as a solicitor and citizen of Exeter. We are happy to have associated with us tonight, Mr. E. D. Bell, who is succeeding Mr* (Continued bn page 4) our the the old are Mr. an (J Ruth solo, /[ Bank Transfers B. ’Otton, accountantMr. s.at the Bank of Montreal, who i? being transferred to Gore Bay, Manitoufin Island, is at present at ’Gore Bay trying to locate a house before mov­ ing his wife and family to that place. While regretting to lose Mr. Knitting Factory Accommodations To be Investigated by Council The regular meeting of the Municipal Council of the Village of Exeter was held in the Town Hall on. Monday, April 1st, 1946, with Reeve Tuckey and Councillors Alli­ son, Caldwell, Dignan and Hern present. The minutes of the last regular meeting of March 18, 1946, were read ana adopted on the motion of Councillors Hern and Caldwell. The following communications were read apd dealt with: Town of ’Goderich re harbor im­ provement. It was moved and seconded by Councillors 'Dignan and ’Caldwell that we endorse a resolution of the God'erich Council asking for im­ provement of harbor. London Hosiery Mills, re location in Exeter. . Possibilities modation for investigated? Department and 'Supply. Department re Municipal Subsidy. County Home Economist, re room in Town Hall. County of Huron, re hospitaliza­ tion; all filed. Municipal Finance Officer’s As­ sociation, re conference in London." It was moved and seconded by ■Councillors Hern and Caldwell that if possible the treasurer attend and that registration fee of $3.00 be paid. , Dunlop Tire and Rubber Goods Co., re fire hose, to be referred to fire brigade. T, R. Paterson, County Engineer, re drain at -North Boundary. A petition having been received for a Municipal Drain at the north end of ...the village it was moved and seconded by Councillors Dignan and Allison that the 'County Engineer, T. R. Patterson be instructed to make a report regarding same as ‘ quickly as possible. of securing accom- the firm were to be of Reconstruction of Municipal Affairs, ___ _ _ »| Mr, Ernest Wells waited On the and Mrs. ’Otton and family from i Council in regard to drainage dif- Exeter their many friends will wish I fioulties on Mr. Fred Wells’ prop- them success in the future. Mr. Kihnell, Who has been transferred to the local branch from Simcoe, arrived last week and Mr. Payette, Of Toronto, another hew member to the staff, has also arrived. Mr. and Mrs. Knowles, who have both been bn the staff, have been trans­ ferred te Aylmer. Mrs. Knowles Was bile bf the leaders bf the 'Girl Guides in Exeter, erty, Council promised attention. Mr. Percy Hewitt presented peti­tion io council front all ratepayers involved asking for laying of Cement sidewalk on the east side of Main Street in the north end. it was moved and seconded by Councillors Dignan and Caldwell that request ill regard to sidewalk be granted. . Mr. W. C. Pearce, tax collector, and present-waited on the Council ed his report. It was moved Councillors Hern the adjustments Pearce ’be made, that his report be accepted and that the 'Collector’s Roll be returned to the Treasurer. ‘ Mr. R. N. Creech, on behalf of the ’Board of Education, advised Council that the requisition required for school purposes for the year ’46 would be for High School $l,000’.00i and for Public School $5,000.00. The ReeVe reported that he had discussed division of cost of cover­ ing open ditch with Mr. S. M. San­ ders. The matter was left in the hands of property committee. Mr. T. Pryde, through the Clerk, advised Council that he was now in a position to make proposals for the placing of names on War Memorial. It was agreed that Mr. Pryde be asked to attend next regular meet­ ing of Council on the motion Councillors (Allison and Caldwell. ■Mr. Hubert Jones, on behalf the Board of Education, waited ’Council in. regard to the«setting- of a new School Area. Mr. Jones advised that the necessary motion had been passed by the Board of Education and that the Board recom­ mended that the 'Council take action in the matter. It was decided that the matter be laid over for consid­ eration by Council to a Special Meeting to be held Monday eve­ ning, April Sth. The Auditor’s Report for the year 1945 was presented. It was irioved ana seconded by Councillors Dignan and Caldwell, that the Auditor’s Report be accepted and that the necessary number of copies be print­ ed. The treasurer presented prelimin­ ary estimates. Action ‘ rates were delayed ing of April Sth. Councillor Hem to have dead trees bridge replaced. The following accounts were read and ordered paid on the motion of Councillors Caldwell and Dignan, VZni, Pearce, fire premium, Western Assurance Co. $20.16; Township of Usborne, grading streets ,51.00; W. H» Hodgson, fire premium, Welling­ ton 'Eire Instir, Co. 4.75; Foote & Rafuse, 1945 audit 950.00; Sell Telephone, J, Norry account 10’.06; County of Huron, hospitalization 15.85; Relief: Sander’s Grocery, groceries 12,0 0; Hatter’s dairy, and and proposed by Mr. seconded by Allison that of of on up in setting to Special Meek was authorized in windbreak at and High Schools, after­ to see this honor citizens have as- show Mr. Morley 2.50; W, W. McBride, coat Hunter’s Meat Market, meat Time Sheet: John Stire, labor maintenance 29.04; Edward labor road maintenance Melvin Edwards, With truck Richard Davis, Street clean­ milk 10.00 3.50; road Coombs, 7.80 3-00. ...... ing 36.65; Wm, Ryckman, overpaid! taxes 1945 >2,00; Main ’Street (United Church, overpaid taxes 1945 »34; Ernest Cooper, overpaid taxes 1945 .92, All motions Were carried. Ad* journment to 7,45, April s, on the motion of Councillor Hern, C. V. Pickard, Clerk* 0