The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1947-01-16, Page 1Dr, H. H. Cowen
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The inaugural meeting of
•recently appointed High
Board of Exeter District was held
in the High School on January Sth
with the following members pres
ent: Dr. H. H. Cowen, appointed by
Huron County Council; J. H. Jones,
by Exeter council; E. L. Mickle, by
Hensall council; James McAllister,
by Hay council; ana Geo. Hess, by
Hensall Public School Board. The
absent members were A. W." Mor
gan, off Usborne, Edward Chambers,
of Stephen, and E. R. Hopper.
After the signing of the declara
tion of office by those present, R.
N. Creech, as acting secretary, wel
comed the members, and called for
nominations for chairman.
It was moved hy J.
seconded by George
adopted that Dr. H. H.
chairman.
On assuming the chair
■welcomed the members
briefly off the work facing the
■board.
Organization continued with
following result:
Per J. H. Jones and James
Allister, that E. L. Mickle be vice-
chairman.
Per J. H. Jones and E, L. Mickle,
that R. N. Creech be interim sec
retary-treasurer.
Per George Hess and James Mc
Allister, that J. IH. Jones be- chair
man
and
the
they
of their committees
regular meeting when
er committees may be
Per E. L. Mickle
Hess, that E. R. Hopper continue to
represent this Board on the Arena
Committee for 1947.
Per E. L. Mickle ana J. H. Jones,
that Dr. Cowen or E. R. Hopper
and the secretary-treasurer 'be em
powered to sign cheques for the
year’s 'business.
'Per 'George Hess and James Mc
Allister, that the regular meetings
of the Board be held on the first
Monday of the month at 8 p.m. at
the High School, and that members
be notified by card or letter. •
It was .agreed also to meet the
the
School
H. Jones,
Hess and
Cowen be
Dr. Cowen
and spoke
new
the
Me-
oT the Property Committee
E. R. Hopper be chairman of
Finance Committee, and that
bring in a slate of members
•at the next
possibly oth-
n anted.
and George
I
Start Work on
Grand Bend Pier
Construction of Grand Bend’s
$55,0001 pier 'began Tuesday ac
cording to Col. A, A. Anderson,
district engineer, Dominion Depart
ment of Public Works. Building has
been delayed several months duo
to the shortage of steel sheet pil
ing.
The Detroit River Construction
Company, of Blenheim, was award
ed the contract to build the pier
last August 16, but delivery of the
scarce piling was made only re
cently. Col. Anderson said there
was no way of estimating when
the job could be finished. Weather
and supply of materials are impor
tant factors in the progress of con
struction.
Mrs. Ben Makins, of Stephen Tp.,
is recuperating nicely following an
illness with pneumonia.
Main Street S.S Needed Improvements Are
Clerk;
Coun-
John
•Coun
Elects Officers
Installation of officers and teach
ers in Main Street United (Sunday
School was carried out on Sunday
by the Minister,
Woods, M.A,
session.
the new superintendent who took
charge of the service after the in
stallation. »
Preceding the installation cere
mony the Pastor asked Mr. B. W. F.
Beavers, the Honorary 'Superintend
ent, to address the school. He call
ed Mr. W. C. Pearce, the retiring
superintendent to the front and read
the following address:
Dear Mr. Pearce:—■
We wish at this time to thank
you for the Interest you have taken
in promoting the welfare of Main
St. Sunday School. During the past
two years as Superintendent you
have 'been most faithful and loyal
and have carried on the work when
no one else seemed willing to
the responsibility of leader in
great enterprise.
We appreciate the service , _
■have rendered and work you have
done is impressed upon the minds
of children and adults who have
beep regular attendants here. May
the blessing of service be yours and
may you feel inwardly rewarded
for the part you have taken in this
work of the 'Church.
We 'are glad you are (remaining
in the Sunday School and teaching
the Adult Bible Glass as well as
being our Temperance (Superintend
ent.
May the joy of service still be
yours and may you and your wife
and family enjoy many more years
attending Main iSt. Church and 'Sun
day School.
•Mr. Pearce replied saying he was
taken 'by complete surprise. He
thanked the Sunday School for their
splendid co-operation and said this
address meant more to him than
money. He hoped every one would
■do what he or she could to make
the organization a success and
port the new superintendent
his staff.
I Council
Rev, Norval J
., at the .Sunday School
Mr. Leonard McKnight is
Bl’ . J
Ml' ’ ■■■' ■■
H.S. inspectors as per then* request
at 8 p.m. on February 6th in special i
session.
The secretary-treasurer was au
thorized to purchase the necessary
office supplies.
Per E. L. Mickle and George Hess
that the Exeter members inter
view the Exetei' Council to obtain
the necessary .monies to carry on.
Per E. L. Mickle and J. H. Jones,
that the following accounts be paid
Grigg Stationery, supplies $4.84;
Miss W. K. Taylor, Home Econom
ics, supplies 10.47; Toronto 'Radio
and Sports, basketball $19.00; Vo
cational Guidance Centre, supplies
14.52; Exeter '.Public Utilities, De
cember hydro 19.67; new building
118.97; B. W. F. Beavers, shop and
caretaker’s supplies 3.34; Tuckey
Transport, trucking re new 'building
2.50.
A general discussion took place
as to the set-up in school matters,
and explanations were made to the new members regarding assets,'
liabilities, grounds, buildings, bus
service, staiff and finance.
Per J. H. Jones and George Hess,
that-Mr. Campbell be granted leave
of absence to attend a departmental
recreational meeting at Oshawa
during the last week of January.
Per Jas. McAllister, adjournment.
I
take
this
you
sup-
and
reMiss Margaret Brown has
turned after a two-month’s holiday
in Toronto.
.THE EXETERt-HENSALL Branch of the Canadian Legion now
have three veterans of the women’s service auxiliary. Here they
can be seen on initiation night chatting with president Ted Pooley.
They are from left to right Marjorie McKinnely, Mrs. Calvin
Heywood and Lvnore Normington. —staff Photo
Exeter District Quota for
Ch inese Relief is $2,000;
Naturally, not every household
will receive a letter, but this week several ’ - - -
out to
uals in
ing for
•Chinese
sists of
Townships and the villages of Hen-
sall and Exeter. Canada is seeking
to raise $2,500,00(0. Huron’s quota
is $12,000, and Exeter and District
has a quota of $2,000. Almost any
family in the district can afford to
contribute $1;0 0 to this
cause. Many families can
$5.00 or $10.|0l0 and if we
our part,
hundred letters have gone
organizations and individ-
Exeter and District appeal
funds to aid the starving
people. The district con-
H,ay, Stephen and Usborne
In
the business
Overcoats
few
Colors
the lot.
Brown — Sand
MEN’S
All sizes now in
shoes and a few
ZIPPER OVERSHOES
stock. Also men’s 4-buckle over
pairs 1 and 2-buckle styles.
Young Men’s.
Windbreakers
Now
good
selection from which to choose.
A back order of overcoats just arrived. If you
require a good coat call and see these. Sizes 36
to 40. Also a
men.
3S&EK93BSD
good dark grey coats for older
Men’s and Boys’
and Blue; most sizes
that winter is really here you may want a
warm windbreaker. We have a very good
Parkas
in Price
's
Reduced
Brown, Sand,
CHILDREN’S OVERSHOES .
We have almost all sizes. Although the supply is
short we may have the size you want.
Children’s and Misses’
Snow Suits and Ski Pants
On Sale At
GREATLY REDUCED PRICES
Velvet Galoshes
New shipment women’s Velvet
Overshoes just arrived. These should
have come in earlier. We have all
sizes in both Cuban and high heels.
Special
1 only man’s muskrat-lined coat,
size 44—a great coat for the cold
weather. Also 1 only man’s leather-
lined winter overcoat, size 44—real
bargain in either case.
iFinal Clearing Price on
Ladies’, Misses’ and Girls’
Special Values for Thursday,
Winter Coats
Don’t miss these bargains.
Canned Plums
B.C. Big Red Tasty Plums, 20 02;. tin 15c
Chicken Hadclie
Fancy quality ...................'■...... per tin 25c
Campbell’s Chicken Noodle Soup
Special value ............................. 2 tins 25c
Kellogg’s Pep
With free comic character button
worthy
afford
all do
according to our means,
there should be no difficulty in rais
ing the amount required. It is hop
ed the campaign can be wound up
in January—so do not delay. The
simple way is to pay your contribu
tion to your 'banker and he will
give you a receipt, and that receipt
can be used to reduce your income
tax. The Times-A<,lvocate will also
accept your donation.
We do not need to say much
about the need—you know that—
then please do your share at once.
There are probably 3,000 homes
in the district and your home may
not have received a letter. Do not
let that keep you from making a
•donation. You perhaps did not need
to receive a letter.
The -Committee thankfully ack
nowledges donations from the
following:
Usborne Municipal Council $100.00
ExeterExeter _ _ I
Exeter Masonic Lodge
Lions Club
Oddfellows Lodge
Baptism at Airport
An interesting event took place
shortly before Christmas at the
beautiful chapel at the Centralia
Airport when five children of the
airforce personnel were baptised by
Fit. Lt. Dale Jones, of Clinton. The
children were Douglas William, son
of Fit. Lt. and Mrs. Wm. M. French;
Margaret May, daughter of FO. and
Mrs. J. M. Hemstock; Carol Jean
and Beverley Ann daughters of FO
and Mrs. T. M. Webster, of Forest;
and Karen, daughter of FO. and
Mrs. E. F. Reed. Several from Exe
ter were present for this very inter
esting ceremony. A reception
I held .afterwards in the lounge
Sgt. Smith.
was
for
we
re
weeks
many
our sub-
only
To Our Subscribers
During the past few
have received a great
newal subscriptions. As
scription list is corrected
,once a month the date on the label
of ,the paper has not been changed
and we would ask our subscriber^
to bear with us until such time as
we are able to make the changes.
Wm. Hatter Sells
Dairy Business
Mr. Wm. Hatter, who last' Oc
tober rounded cut twenty-five years
serving the citizens of Exeter with
their milk, has sold his dairy busi
ness to Mr. Lee Learn, who will
take possession February 1st. -For
six years, from 1921 to 1927, Mr.
Hatter was employed in delivering
milk for Mr. Russel Hedden.
1927 he took over
which .he lias conducted ever since.
Few people will realize just what
this has meant. For seven days a
week and three hundred ana sixty-
ffive days .n, year, Mr. Hatter served
■the public, rain or shine in summer
and during the snow and cold of
winter when roads at times were
almost impassable the milk has
been delivered. For many years
there were two 'deliveries a day
which meant long hours, often as
long as sixteen hours a day. With
the inauguration of pasteurization
longer hours and increased help
was required. Mr. Hatter will now
enjoy a well earned rest. Mr. Learn
is a .returned veteran having served
overseas for 19 months and is
present assisting Mr. Hatter.
at
Lions Donate $75.00
To Start Teen-Town
At the Lions Club supper meet
ing at Rether’s Restaurant Monday
evening Art Campbell, Exeter’s new
recreational director, outlined the
work in physical training that is
being carried on at the arena and
his plans for the future. He spoke
of the basketball
given the students
girls and of the
teams that have
and are now being
present he is interested in forming
a Teen Town group and is solicit
ing the support of various organiz-
■ ations. Teen Towners would set up
their own organization and conduct
weekly meetings Friday
with dancing and other forms
entertainment. Similar
tions in other centres
over well and meeting a
Teen Town .would be for
of the district, whether students or
not. The School’ Board, Ministerial
Association, the Council and the
Lions should have representation
on a Teen Town Board to set up
such an organization. Once organ
ized it should be able to finance I itself. A donation of $75.00 was-
made by the Lions to .start the or
ganization. R. N. Creech made an
appeal for the support of the Chin
ese Fund and a donation of $10 0
was recommended to the Finance
committee. K. J. Lampman report
ed that a moving picture projector
had arrived at a cost of $756.15.
The projector has been used at thq
high school and would be available
throughout the district when a lib
rary of films had been secured
and a place found to look after
them. The committee was empow
ered to make the necessary
arrangements.
training being
both .boys and
various hockey
been organized
coached. At
evenings
of
organiza-
are going-
real need,
teen-agers
The Reeve and Councillors elect
for ,1947 met at 11 a.m. on Mon
day, January 13th.
The following subscribed to the
oath of office before the
Reeve, Benson W. Tuckey;
•cillors, William C. Allison,
Caldwell, Aaron J. .Sweitzer,
cillor Cochrane was absent on ac
count of illness.
Reeve Tuckey then called on Rev.
Norval Woods to open the 1947
Session, of Council. Mr. Woods did
so with a short address and prayer.
Reeve Tuckey congratulated the
members of Council upon their
election and expressed his belief
that all would work harmoniously
in the best interests of Exetei’ dur
ing the year 1947, He regretted Mr.
Cochrane’s absence on account of
illness,
The Reeve felt that we should
be able to carry out needed irn-i
provements that had been defer
red during the war years and cur
tailed last year on account of lack
^•f material and labor. Among pro
jects mentioned by the Reeve were
sidewalks, covering portion of
south drain, renovating town hall,
setting up garbage collection.
Each of the Councillors spoke
assuring the Reeve of their co
operation in the work to be done
during the year. It was suggested
that the question of a Municipal
Rest Room be considered. Also the
■matter of .having some permanent
records of the names of service
personnel made.
The Reeve named the following
to act as a striking committee to
set up standing committee for the
year: Councillors Allison, Caldwell
and Sweitzer.
ilt was moved and seconded by
Councillors Sweitzer and Caldwell
that we adjourn this meeting to
2 p.m. today—carried.
Regular Session
The Municipal Council of the
,Village of Exeter -met in the Town
‘Hall at 2 ip.m. iper adjournment
from previous meeting. 'Present
were Reeve Tuckey and Councillors
Allison, Caldwell and Sweitzer.
Councillor Cochrane being absent
on account of illness.
The minutes of the regular meet
ing of Dee. 16, the special meeting
of Dec. 3i0‘. and the
ing of January 13,
and adopted on
Councillors Allison
Mr. James Taylor waited on the
Council .asking permission to place
underground gasoline storage tanks
at the rear of his dwelling on North
Gidley street. Mr. Taylor w.as prom
ised that consideration would be
given his request. *
Mr. A. O. Elliot waited on the
Council and quoted figures on a
truck which he felt would answer
the purpose for garbage collection.
Consideration was promised.
Mr. Earl Neil waited on 'Council
and advised that he believed he
could secure satisfactory lots on
which to locate a roller skating
rink. Council agreed to view loca
tions after meeting.
Mr. L. G. Denby, represented the
inaugural meet-
1947 were read
the motion of
and ■Caldwell.
Bell Telephone, asking for a loca
tion on Municipal property for the
erection of an outdoor public telex
phone booth. It was moved and
seconded by Councillors Sweitzer
and Caldwell that the Bell Tele
phone be authorized to place a pub--
lie telephone booth to the north
and west of Town Hall pn Municipal
property.
Communicauon were read and
dealt with as follows:
Municipal World, re subscrip
tions. The Clerk was instructed to
order eight subscriptions.
Ontario Good Roads Association
and Ontario Municipal Association,
re membership fees.
It was moved and seconded by
Councillors Caldwell and 'Sweitzer
that fees of §5.00 in each case 'be
paid.
Victoria
concerning
instructed
contract.
Canadian
tax commissioner;
■County of Huron, re hospitaliza
tion; filed.
Leader of Opposition, re map of
Municipality; Clerk to reply.
Lellis Aboud, re building; Clerk
to reply.
Department of Municipal Affairs,
re communication; filed.
Treasury Dept., re Railway Tax
Distribution; filed.
Department of Planning and De
velopment ,re proposed Planning
Conference. It was moved and sec
onded by Councillors Caldwell and.
Sweitzei’ that arrangements
made to have two delegates
conference 29 th and 39th,
Workmen’s Compensation
•re returns; filed.
Canadian Aid to
tabled.
Councillor Allison
lowing report of the
mittee: Finance Committee, Coun
cillors Cochrane and Allison;
Cemetery Committee, Councillors
Caldwell and Sweitzer; Property
Committee, Councillors Allison and
Cochrane; Roads and Bridges,
Councillors Caldwell and Sweitzer;
Arena
Sweitzer
After
Sweitzer
seconded
ed with
Sweitzer
and Bridges.
The Clerk was instructed to pre
pare Band Grant By-law.
It was moved ana seconded by
Councillors Sweitzer and Caldwell
that regular meetings of the Muni
cipal Council 'be held at 8 p.m. on
the first and third Monday .of each
month.
Reeve
Road and
vestigate
Taylor, re gasoline tanks, and re
port back.
Several appeals for grants were
tabled.
Appointments were laid over to
first meeting in February so that
various organizations may submit,
recommendations as to their rep
resentatives.
Councillor Allison was delegated
t0 have sander built for use -on
sidewalks.
It was moved and seconded by
Councillors Allison and Caldwell
that we arrange to have map placed,- on back of Municipal envelopes. /
The following accounts were re,rid
and ordered paid on the motion of
Councillors Allison and CaldsVell:
R. G. Seldon and Son, coal, Town
I-Iall $31.45; Hilton Lang, gas and
oil, snowplough 14.36; Exeter.
P.U.C., street lighting, town clock,
town hall 242.33; Ontario Mun.
Assoc,, membership fees 5.00; On
tario Good Roads Assoc., member
ship fees 5.0'0; County of Huron,
hospitalization 24.30; Exeter Motor
Sales, service, snowplough 1.25;
A. E. Wuerth, 2 pair gloves, Fire
Dept, 2.60; Exeter District Co-Op.,
2 sacks salt 1.30; Wm. Baker,
rental polling booth 5.00; Roy
Webber, rental polling booth 5.00;
Wm. Webster, rental polling booth
5.0'0; Edward ~
Earl Parsons,
Welsh, D.R.O.
poll clerk 4
D.R.O.
clerk
D.R.O,
poll clerk 4.00
5.00; Frank
4.00; C. V. Pickard, returning of
ficer’ IS.'OO. Relief: Southcott Bros.,
groceries 12.00; Hatter’s
milk
fuel
meat
scry,
gravel
moving
Esi
44.
me
lai
Smith
Emerson
snow
movin
labor.
Cornish, labor,
snowploughing’ 35.58.
! All motions wore carried, Ad*
journment on the motion of Couh-
cillor Sweitzer,
<3, V, Pickard, Clerk.
Hospital re agreements
isolation cases. Clerk
to write for copy of
National Railways, re
filed.
be
attend
Board
■China Fund;
gave the fol
striking com-
CouncillorsCommittee,
and Cochrane.
•discussion
and Allison
that the report be accept-
one change. Councillor
to be chairman off Roads
Councillors
moved and-
Tuckey delegated the
Bridges Committee to in-
the request of James
Accommodation Needed
By R.C.A.F. Personnel
Of recent weeks there has been
an increassed demand for furnished
homes or apartments or accommo
dation of any kind, in Exeter. This
has been brought about 'by renewed
activity at the Centralia Airport.
New classes of instruction are be
ing formed to work in conjunction
with the Clinton Air School. As the
activity at the Airport increases
•there will still be a greater demand
for housing accommodation in Exe
ter and vicinity as practically fifty
per cent, of the personnel are mar
ried men. One of the greatest dif
ficulties at the present time in post
ing men is to acquire, suitable ac
commodation for dependents caus
ing men to ’be separated from their
families, a condition which is far
from satisfactory. ■
FO, D. J. Miller, of Centralia
Airport, now residing on Ann St.,
is organizing what will be known
as Civilian Accommodation of Serv
ice Personnel and is soliciting the
co-operation of the Canadian Leg
ion, the Exeter Chamber of Com
merce. and the Lions Club, to help
solve the housing situation to the
advantage of the airforce personnel
and likewise for those who have
homes or apartments to rent. All
activities will he co-related. For
instance, the higher priced apart
ments would be allocated to those
in the higher salary brackets. As
soon as one party is posted and an
apartment becomes vacant, suitable
I tenants xvonld immediately he avail-
I able. The length of tenancy would
: unlikely bo less than eight months,
’ and in most c;
I of vacancies
i Airport and j tn those
i Such
• both | with
!force
Treble, D.R.O., 5.00;
poll clerk 4.00; Rd.
5.00; Muriel Sweet,
00; John Campbell,
Alta Hennon, poll
Andrew Campbell,
Gertrude Webber,
; John Kydd, D.R.O.,
Mathers, poll clerk.
Entertainment at
Airport Open to Public
Here is some exciting news for
the district’s amusement-loving
citizens! Centralia Airport, again
bustling with activity, is planning
an extensive and elaborate enter
tainment program rind the doors
of the Station will be open to the
public on the nights oi the various
events,
appointed entertainment ’officer,
in charge of the program, the first!...... . _ .... . .
event being st d.mce next Wcdnes- > u*day night. Music will be supplied™ h° n*’ + w ltC5A"
by the
No. 1 .
This
Inwt of
surroumlin
can it be remembered that during
the war when th.- Station personnel!
enjoyed some of the finest enter-;
tainments available, only a very ■
few civilians were invited to at
tend. This new scheme presents;
everyone with an opportunity to get i
in on these events.
5.00;
4.00;
5.00To Broadcast from CKNX
Several from Exeter will
Wingham tonight (Thursday)
will conduct a round table discus
sion panel Over CKNX from 9 to
9.29 p.m. on Exeter’s recreational
& Saturday
Fry’s Pure Breakfast Cocoa
lb. tins 19c 1 lb. tins 31c
Shing-Li Chinese Rice Dinner
In chicken fat, ready to serve, per tin 25c
Monarch Sweet Mixed Pickles
Large, 32 oz. Mason jars ...
Brooms, (good sound values)
Al tide by Institute. Cor the
Blind
each 63c
$1.2'5 to $1.50
Your
Superior
Store
visit
and
i programme. This is to he the first
FO Webster ~ nowlv-! broadcast in the CKNX series ofL j Educational round table talks from
1 ® the various high schools in the
R.C.A.F. dance band from
qir'Iitl
L’ good news to a
: in Exeter and the
^unities. Clearly
should
citizen!
i discussion wIP Im Bert Watson and
! Art Campbell, of the Exeter M.S
I staff. Miss Helen Leslie, a Grade
NTH pupH. Elmer D. Boll and J. M
' Sontheott.
12.00,
R. G. Seldon
; Chambers &
Time Sheet:
281 Blooms
Mrs. Wm. Bieber, of Hay Twp.,
has a Christmas cactus that during
the past week has had 281 blooms
and was a most magnificent sight
for flower lovers. The cactus is 15
years old and two years ago boro
over 300 blooms.
longer. Listing
would bo made at the
available at, all times
eking accommodation,
animation should work
' of those
to the air
will gladly
or leads by
se
org
the advantage
es to rent ana
an
to
plac
people. Mr. Miller
receive any information calling the Airport or seeing him at
his home evenings.
sery
,00;
•vin;
i oi\
3.80;
10.00
4.00.
snowploughing and
167.50
‘ snow,
with
A. 0.
: sno’
removing snow
labor, romovin;
Cornish,
13.20: K. ,i
g snow 13.20,
removing snow 9.60
Dairy,
and Son,
Darling,
Jack Es-
8 yards
teen, re-
,83: Jack
Henry G
highway 6
truck, removing snow
Elliot, with truck, ve-
42.00: John Stive,
■ 15.22; Wm
,g show 7.80;
i, labor, removing
J. Sims, labor, re
Milton Dries,
Gerald
removing snow and