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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1947-01-23, Page 1■J j l A' *1 Established 1873 Subscription, $2,00 per year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 23rd, 1946 Seventy-Third Year Single Copy, 5 cents l District Couples Mark Anniversary Mr. ail'd Mrs. Joseph Davis Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Davis, of Exeter North, who to-day (Thursday) are obser­ ving the 5 8tl) anniversary of their marriage. Mr, and Mrs. Davis (nee .Sophia Steinhagen) were un­ ited in marriage by Rev. S- F. first rector of Tri­ Church. Their at- Mr. and Mrs. Levi family consists of Mrs. D. Stephenson Mrs, Ted Burkhart, . Roy. Gordon, of Toronto; Robinson, the vitt Memorial tendants were Walper. The two daughters, ■of Windsor; Of Cleveland and four sons, of Kansas, Clifton, of London and Charles at home. We wish for them more .years of health and ness. AD', and Mrs. Godfrey Wein An enjoyable evening was many happi- J An enjoyable evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Wein, Crediton, when members of their family gathered in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Wein’s 58tCh. wedding 'anniversary. The bride and groom were married January 15th, 1889, at the home in which they now re­ side, this being formerly the home •of Mrs. Wein’s parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Haist. Mrs. Wein, who before marriage was Veronica Haist .looked lovely in a Queen’s blue wool dress with corsage of pink carnations. Botih Mr. and Mrs. Wein have been. life-long residents of Crediton and district. They are the proud parents of four daughters: Mrs. S. Sylvestei- Wuerth (Elda), 'Crediton; Mrs. W. Roy Goulding (Adeline), London; Miss Meleeta E., at home; and Mrs. Clara Morlock who died in 1922; and eight sons, Wesley, Aaron, Emerson, ’Leonard, all of Crediton; 'Lawrence, Exeter; Lloyd, Windsor; Edwin, of Artland, ■Sask., and Melvin, of Flint, Mich. The lattei' two were unable to be present for the occasion. They also have five granddaughters and 12 grandsons and one great grandson, Brian Blackwell, of Listowel, who is four 'months old. About thirty- five guests ,sat down to a sumptuous oyster supper after which games, contests and singing were enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. Wein were the recipi­ ents of numerous gifts and congrat­ ulatory messages from relatives and Gun Clubs Bag Rabbits and Foxes Two organized drives by Clubs of the district have successful in bagging 258 rabbits and five foxes, " Thames Road Hunt Club staged a drive between Dublin and Seaforth in which 44 hunters took part. The hunt moved through the first and second concessions of Hibbert and Tuckersmith townships starting at the east end of the strip .and end­ ing on the outskirts of Seaforth. They bagged 125 rabbits and in­ cluded in the trophies of the hunt were three foxes. John Anderson, of Hensall, had a bag of nine rab­ bits and those securing above the average score were Bill Lamport, of Hensall, and Ross Francis, of Kirkton. Zurich Nimrods Bag 133 The newly - f ormed Bluewater Gun Club which comprises more than 5 0 members of the Zurich and Grand Bend district staged a in the Kincardine district and successful in bagging 2 foxes 1.33 rabbits. Drives are being every Wednesday afternoon, cers of the club are Max Turnbull, president; Lloyd Etue, treasurer; Leonard Surerus, secretary, Lloyd Fahner, captain. Citizens t Gun j been Members of the Building Permits The regular meeting of the Municipal Council of the Village of Exeter was held in the Town Hall on Monday, January 2i0ith, with the following present: Reeve Tuckey and Councillors Allison, Caldwell, and Sweitzer present. Councillor Cochrane was absent on account of illness. The minutes of the last regular meeting of Jan. 13 th were read and adopted on the motion of Council- (Exeter Student Wins Poster Prize Congratulations to Barbara Ann Hayter, of R.R. 3, Parkhill, a pupil at the Exeter High School, on being one of the prize winners in the annual Ontario Fire Poster Contest. ! ! lots Caldwell and Allison, drive wex* and held Offi- and andCommunications were read dealt with as follows: Department of Highways, caution lights. It was moved and seconded by and Sweitzer of the High- asked to con- re placing of re Oratorical Contest The Lions oratorical contest be held in the Legion Rooms Friday evening of this week, advertisement in another of Putolic Welfare, re Special Home Care, McKerral of Main St. on Council and ex- will on, See column. Attends Meeting in Chatham Mr. Ted Pooley was at Chatham Wednesday of last week attending a meeting of the Ontario Vegetable Growers’ Association. Mrs. Pooley accompanied him and they visited with their daughter, Mrs. Cushman. friends. All present joined hands and sang “Congratulations to You,’’ “God Bless our Parents” and ‘God Be With You Till We Meet Again,” after which the family expressed their desire to meet again with their parents for the celebration of their Diamond Wedding Anniversary in 19 49. Mr. and Mrs. Wein have many friends who join with the Times-Advocate in extending con­ gratulations. Councillors Allison that a representative ways Department be fer with the Council caution lights. Department of Planning and De­ velopment, re Community Planning Conference; filed. The Liquor License Board of On­ tario, re agreement with Municip­ ality; filed. Department assistance in filed. Mr. Arthur North waited plained his plan to build ten oi more cottages on his property. At the persent time these small homes would be used by Service Personnel and later as Tourist Cabins. Mr. McKerral was advised to con­ tact the Chamber of Commerce in the matter, A letter from the Commanding Officer, R.C.AJF. Station, Centralia, iOnt., addressed to Reeve Tuckey was read. The letter advised the necessity of obtaining homes for families of the men now coming to the Centralia Station. A Housing Committee had been set up at the Station under the chairmanship of FO. Miller. The cooperation of the Council and all citizens was request­ ed in securing housing. Clerk to place advt., re housing. Dr. >H. Cowen and Mr. E. R. Hop­ per waited on Council on behalf of the Exeter District High School Board. They explained that it would (Contined on page 8) of red, green, etc. . ... fancy Regular price and Misses’ Gloves . . . the well ( Men’s and Women’s Shoes Ladies’ and Misses Angora Gloves on sale at $2.19 pair 5 dozen Ladies’ Angora known Grand Mere make . . bright colors yellow, brown, trimmed backs. $2.95 pair ... on sale $2.19 pair Wartime Prices Board has just granted shoe stores an 11 % increase on men’s shoes and 9 % on women’s shoes to offset the higher price of leathers and increased labor costs. We have a very good stock of both men’s and women’s lines, and strongly advise you to take advantage of the savings you can make by buying from oui’ present stock.Lines affected will be . . . Men’s Brown and Black Oxfords Men’s Farm Boots Women’s Oxfords, Work Shoes, Loafers, Pumps, etc. Look stock ahead and take advantage of our present while it lasts. All rubber, boots . . . . cloth. Men’s 4-BuckIe Overshoes •, a good protection for men’s farm . . also I, 2 and 4-buckle overshoes in Children’s Oxfords All sizes again in stock in Wragge Health Shoes for children...............also children’s White Boots. ‘ Men’s 9-EyeIet High Rubbers A real good rubber boot for snow and slush at $4.95 pair Children’s and Misses’ Snow Suits and Ski Slacks on sale at greatly reduced prices $ Ladies’, Misses’ and Girls’ Winter Coats at bargain prices. 6 only large size Ladies’ Coats, mostly blacks ... at less than half price..............$14.95 each Windbreakers, Parkas Real bargains in boys’ all wool Windbreakers and Men’s Parkas New Wallpapers A good assortment Sunworthy and Suntested wallpapers now in stock in Ruffcasts, plain 30- incli papers and stripe and floral pattern papers. Come in and look through our sample hooks. Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday Canned Plums B.C. Big Red Tasty Plums, 20 oz. tin 15c Chicken Haddie ’ / Fancy quality ........................... per tin 25c Campbell’s Chicken Noodle Soup Special value ............................. 2 tins 25c Kellogg’s Pep With free comic character button in each pkg. ................................ 13c 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) Made by Institute for the Blind ................................ $1.29 to $1.50 each 63c Your Superior Store Prevention j The competition was conducted by the Ontario De­ partment of Education in co-opera­ tion with the Ontario Fire Mar­ shal’s Office, Miss Hayter’s reward of $5.00 for her artistic effort was donated by the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office. Competing against other young ar­ tists from the whole of Ontario, Miss Hayter was fifth in the class for high school students. Hayter’s art teacher is Mr. Koch. Miss G. C. the was I Board Chairman The inaugural meeting of Exeter Public School Board held in the office of the secretary on Wednesday, January 15th, at 8 ■p.m. All members were present. After t)he declaration signatures, lots were drawn to decide term of membership, resulting as follows: R. E. Russell, W. E. Middleton, C. Cann for one year; Mrs. Sanders, II. Pollen and W. G. Seldon, two years. Business then* proceeded as fol­ lows: Per R. E. Russell and C. A. Cann, that W. E. Middleton be chairman. Per C. A. Cann and H. Pollen, that R. E. Russell be vice-chair­ man. Per W. Seldon and c. A. Cann, that Miss MiacIFaul be secretary­ treasurer, salary $200.00. Per R. E. Russell and Mrs. San­ ders, that the regular meetings 'be held on the third Monday at 7.30. Per C. A. Cann and W. Seldon, that the chairman or vice-chairman and secretary-treasurer be empow­ ered to sign cheques for the year’s (business. Per H. that the bonded to Per R. E. Russell and C. Cann, that Board on the Arena Committee. Per H. Pollen and C. Cann, that the appointmen^of ®. R. Hoppei- to the Exeter district H.S. Board >be confirmed. Per Mrs. Sanders and W. Seldon, that Mr. Koch continue to be rep­ resentative on the Public 'Library Board for 1947-48-49. The Striking Committee (R. E. Russell and H. Pollen) appointed by the chairman for the formation of committees, submitted the fol­ lowing report: Finance and Insur­ ance, R. E. Russell, Mrs. Sanders, W. Seldon; Property (Buildings and Grounds), W. Seldon, C. Cann; Teachers, Supplies and Fuel, C. Cann, H. Pollen; 'the chairman is a member of all committees. This report was adopted on motion of R. E. Russell and H. Pollen. Per R. E. Russell and Mrs. San­ ders, payment of 'the following ac­ counts ? Public Utilities; W. Pearce, insurance; A. Hamilton, labor and material; Grigg Stationery, supplies, express, etc. Mr. Hodgson plain insurance Per C. Cann that this Board men’s Compensation policy; carried. Per W. Seldon and H. Pollen, that a liability and accident policy covering school and pupils (Public) be taken by this Board; carried. Report of School Nurse was read; suggestion to be looked after the Property Committee. The Property Committee were quested to bring in a report radio at the next meeting. R. N. Creech was present with information regarding the new set­ up, ownership of grounds and buildings, division of maintenance insurance; also the suggestion from the H.S. Board that payments in wiliich both boards are interested should be paid by the Public School Board and after payment the Pub­ lic School send an account to the High School containing their share of the payments so made. Principal Blowes reported an at­ tendance of 193. Three films on Nature (Study and Health were shown to pupils on January 8tli. A list of supplies needed was submitted. The secretary was asked to ad­ vise the R.C.M.P. that permission had been given for a visit to the school and asked that date of same be set. Per R. E. Russell and W. Sel­ don, adoption of report in full. Per Mrs. Sanders and 0 •that al) supplies excepting crayons, and erasers bo provided. Per R. E. Russell and W. that Miss Pepper’"be allowed to pur­ chase up to $25.0(0 for art material. ■Salary schedule will be discussed at the next meeting. P.S. Inspectors report Was read and adopted on motion of C. Cann and H. Pollen. (Building and Grounds Committee to visit school with power to act. the meeting adjourned^ on the motion of R. E. Russell, I<» M, MacFaul, Soc’y E. w. Pollen and W. Seldon: secretary-treasurer be the extent of $1,00'0.00. Seldon represent 'the was present to ex­ matters. and R. E. Russell, carry on the Work- by re- on Cann, Seldon Report Decrease In Book Circulation The annual meeting of the Puib­ lic Libraiy was held January 18th and the following reports summar­ ize tne year's work, Librarian’s Report The circulation of books for the year was a decrease from 1945 and is as follows; Fiction 6,777; non­ fiction 1,017; juvenile 2,851; a total of 10,645, The circulation of county books was 821. The member­ ship was approximately 1,133, Dis­ carded books numbered 50. rrhe magazines most frequently taken out are Good Housekeeping, McCalls and McLeans, the Women’s Journ­ als and Calling All Girls. In presenting the annual report for 1946 continued interest and ef­ fort to serve the community are the encouraging factors. Nine meetings were held with an average attend­ ance of six. The Book Committee have en­ deavoured to select and secure boons suitable to juveniles and adults and the following is a classification: Fiction, 10U volumes at a cost of $230.77; non-fiction, 40 volumes cost $90,52; juvenile, 80 volumes cost $125.75; a total of 220 vol­ umes cost $447.04; an increase of juvenile books over last year but a decrease in the otiher sections. Increased cost of books in 1946 and difficulty in obtaining them is the reason for this decrease. The number of volumes now on the shelves is approximately 5,034, the value $2,982.04. The Canadian and National Geographies were bound and have a good circulation. The Magazine Committee report a list of 18 periodicals of which seven are Canadian, one English and ten United States publications. One new magazine, Canadian Nature, was listed and four discontinued. The County Library circulation has been popular and we now receive 100' books each quarter. During the year the Property Committee have looked after neces­ sary repairs and improvements. Plastering and painting and decor­ ating of the lower rooms added much to their appearance. The cost of this was assumed by the Exeter Red Cross in return for 'the use of the rooms during the period of the war. In September, due to crowded school conditions, the Primary room was moved to the lower room of the Library until further space at the Public School was available: The in­ stallation of a toilet and wash room is a recent improvement. It was with regret that 'the 'Board accepted Mrs. Gidley’s resignation after 21 years of faithful service. They feel that in securing the serv­ ices of Miss Reta Rowe as Librarian the public will receive efficient serv­ ice. With Miss Rowe’s co-operation the Board trust that the Public Lib­ rary will continue serving the com­ munity in 1947 with 'high standards as it has done in' the past. Laura M. Jeckell, Sec’y-Tfeas. Car and Truck Collide A car driven by Mrs. Frank iBean, Hensall district resident, and a truck operated by 'Cecil Ryan, of London, were both badly -wrecked early " ' . • _ - came into collision on No.'4 High­ way, south Mrs. Bean reported that the col­ lision occurred just as she was turning from the highway to a si'de- road. The truck is said to have hit her vehicle in the rear. Both were traveling south. The truck, carrying a load of ap- cr ashed into a ditch. The was unhurt, though 'Mrs. received a severe “shaking Provincial Consa'ble Frank Monday evening when the two aibout a mile and a quarter of Hensail. pies, driver Bean up.” Taylor, of Clinton, investigated. Red Cross Notes Following is the Red Cross re­ port for Friday, Jan. 17th, 1947: Knitting — Girls’ stockings, 8 year size 12; girls’ sweaters, 8 year size 4; infants’ sweater coats 16; infants’ bonnets 17; infants’ boot­ ies 27. ■Sewing—Boys’ combinations, size 2, 44; girls’ nndervests, size 8, infants’ undervests 21. Large quilts 7; crib quilts 1. 4; There is a Limit This week we have been notified that all lines of paper with the ex­ ception of newsprint have again been advanced in price. At the same time it was intimated that another advance in the price of newsprint might !be expected at any 'time. There have been three ad­ vances in the price of newsprint since last August. Daily newspapers since that time (have increased their subscription rate and many of the weekly papers have likewise gone up In price. Increased advertising lias enabled us to absoi’b the in­ creases in price but we now feel the limit has been reached and should another advance in the price of newsprint take place the sub­ scription rate to the^Times-Advocate will 'have to go up. During the past few weeks wo have been exception­ ally pleased With the number of renewals received and at the same time we have added close to one •hundred and twenty-live new sub­ scribers. Reeve Brown Smyth Elected Warden of Huron County ................., ■■■ .........................................................................., O.E.S, Social Evening An enjoyable evening was spent in the O.E.S. rooms Friday eve­ ning of last week when progres- enjoyed at for ladies’ high Chas. Fisher; Mitchell and Jack Dickens. Readings were A R. as at sive euchre was seventeen tables prize Mrs. Earl Mrs. given by Miss Anna Brock, sing song was led by Mrs, Kestle, Bruce Fields acted chairman, Lunch was served the close. with play. The was won by gents’ high, lone hands, Receive Contributions For Ch inese Rel ie f Fund Contributions are being daily re­ ceived for this wortliy_cause by the Times-Advocate, - - - district R. N. coming hope to raise the sum of $2,000 11* the district by the end of January, Some fairly large personal dona­ tions have been received, but no matter how large or small the am­ ount it will be thankfully received and it will help to keep some poor woman or child in China from starvation. “They cry for bread, but they have none.” the Banks of the and the local chairman, Creech, but they are not as rapidly as we could Plan Educational Program For Huron Hog Producers Members of the hog producers committee of the Huron Federation of Agriculture met at the agricul­ tural offices in Clinton Wednesday, January 15th, to discuss the 1947 program of educational work among hog producers of the county. The committee decided ,it was announc­ ed after the meeting by William ’Turnbull of Brussels, chairman, to seek the services of a special speak­ er for an annual meeting to toe held at the end of this month, on a date yet to be finally named. At the annual meeting, Mr. Turn­ bull said, opinions will be sought from Huron *hog producers general­ ly on the type of educational work which is wanted. -It is expected that barn meetings and carcass demonstrations similar to those sponsored by the committee in 19 46 will be planned again this year. The purpose of the program will be to improve the quality of bacon-type hogs produced in the county. Others attending the committee meeting were Charles Coultis of Belgrave, Victor Roy of Londesboro, and Bert Lobb of 'Clinton. Arthur Middlemiss Mr. Arthur Middlemiss, a familiar figure in Exeter for the past thirty- five years died Friday last in his 75 th year. Mr. Middlemiss had been ill for some time and death came as a relief to his sufferings. He was born in England and about forty years ago came to Canada with his brother Donald, who predeceased him many years ago and was ‘buried in Exeter cemetery. For the pas^ thirty-five years he has made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wells, and for the past ten months with1 Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Lindenfield. He was an accountant and had worked for various firms, the last being with the Huron Lumber Co. Mr. Middlemiss had splendid musi­ cal talent and was choir leader and soloist of the Trivitt Memorial Church. There are no known sur­ viving relatives. The funeral, Mon­ day afternoon, was held from the Hopper-Hockey Funeral Chapel con­ ducted by Rev. M. A. Hunt assist­ ed by Rev. Mr. E. Grigg. The bearers were Messrs. R. E. Pooley, Wm. Cutting, Hector Heywood, Wal­ ter and the Cunningham, Arthur Campbell Wm. IFrayne. Interment was in Exeter Cemetery. At Granddaughter’s Funeral Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Simmons, of town, Mr. Eldred iSimmons and sister, Mrs. Jeff. Ross, of Stratford, motored to Red Hook, N.Y., where they were called owing to the death of 'Mr, and Mrs. Simmons’ little granddaughter, Eva ’Susanne Cowhig, 4-year-oId daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cowhig (nee Annie Simmons). The child died suddenly in hospital Friday morning and the funeral was held Sunday. The be­ reaved Will have the sympathy of many friends. Worst Snowstorm The worst snowstorm of the sea­ son visited this section Monday evening and all day Tuesday. Whist­ ling winds and swirling snow with a near-zero temperature made mo­ toring conditions dangerous. Mon­ day morning it was raining and a thaw had melted considerable of the snow but by night the weather had changed and a blizzard with winds about fifty miles an houi* were sweeping across the country. It lasted throughout Tuesday. Bus­ ses were late arriving at school Wednesday morning, Brown Smyth, reeve of West Wawanosh, was elected warden of Huron County for 1947 at the open­ ing session of Huron County Council Tuesday afternoon, He was chosen in a caucus of Liberal members. Runners-up for the honor were Reeves Cecil Wheeler of Morris, and John Armstrong of Hullett. Owing to weather .conditions causing the late arrival of members, it was close to five o’clock before the business of the session was com­ menced. The newly elected warden was escorted to the dias by last year’s warden, R, E, Shaddick, of Hen­ sail. The oath of office was ad­ ministered by Judge T. M. Costello, who congratulated Warden Smyth* would be a a long line of who, he assured, worthy successor to successful wardens. Rev, B. H. Farr, of St. George’'? Anglican Church, offered prayers, after which Warden 'Smyth ad­ dressed the council. His worship stated that it was with feeling of gratitude and hum­ ility that he assumed the office. He was pleased that the honor had come to him and to West Wawanosh particularly, as the last warden from that municipality was elected in 1878. Difficult Year Seen for Huron He told the council he felt there ■would be new and difficult prob­ lems to be faced during the year. He extended sympathy to Reeve W. H. Woods ,of Turnfoerry, in the death of his mothei' and to Reeve J. F. Daly, of Seaforth, in his ill­ ness. The following were appointed a striking committee: Wheeler, Nicholson, J. Armstrong, S. Ma- ehan, Hugh Berry. N. R. Dorrance was appointed to ■criminal audit, and W. H. Wood to the Good Roads Commission. •Correspondence read at the aft­ ernoon session by 'Clerk N. W. Mill­ er included a progress report (from the University of Western Ontario showing a 30 per cent increase in attendance in 1946 over 1945. Dr. Sherwood Fox and G. W. Little ex­ pressed appreciation of the grant of $5,000 to the university building fund. M rs. Ann Roach Mrs. Ann Roach, a resident of Usborne Township for 47 years, died Monday at the residence of her son, Nelson Roach, King Street, St. Marys. Born in Brock Township, she was in her 9 4th year <and was the former Margaret Anne Yule. Her husband, James 'H. Roach, pre­ deceased her 14 years ago. Surviv­ ing are one son, two daughters, seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The body is resting in t'he late residence until Thursday, January '23, when re­ moval will be made to the Mount Pleasant United Church for service at 2.30 o’clock. Interment will be in Kirkton Union Cemetery. Exeter on the Air A group of five from Exeter motored to Wingiham Thursday eve­ ning of last week and conducted a round table forum over CKNX radio station on Exeter’s recreational program. The program was sponsor­ ed by the Exeter High Shool and Mr. Bert Waston, H.'S, teacher, acted as chairman. Taking part were Art. Campbell, the recreational director, Miss Helen Leslie, a High School student, Elmer D. Bell and J. M. Southcott. Many favorable comments have been received from listeners. Sharon Farm Forum • The Sharon Farm Forum was held on Monday night in the school with seventeen in atten­ dance. After discussion of forum questions an election of officers was held which resulted as follows, president, Roy Schwartz, secretary, Wes Wein; also recreation mittee for January 27th, Wein, Anthony Martene, Eagleson, Ross Krueger. School Orchestra will be next Monday night. Everybody welcome. Ladies please bring com- Galvin Lloyd Sharon present lunch Mrs. Braund Passes The death took place in ton ;on Friday last of Mrs. a life-long resident Kirk- John ofBraund, this community, who passed away in her 85th year maiden name was Rhoda Rowe, daughter of the Rowe. Mr, Braund, ceased hei* about a year ago. a tenner wood-worker, a member of the Exeter band and for .many years played a clarionet in the James Street Sunday School. Chas. Kerslake, a nephew, Is only relative surviving. The funer­ al Tuesday afternoon was held from the Hopper-Hockey Funeral Chapel conducted by Rev. Irwin. B. M. FrandSi den, F, Glahville. vers and Geb. Mrs. Braun d’s late , who Tailorh prede- was Mt A, B. The bearer wre Messrs F. A, May, N. Og- B, W. F. Bea*. Earl. Ifttormerd took place ih the Exeter Cemetery