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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1947-02-06, Page 1h- I* % Seventy-Fourth Year EXETER, ONTARIO THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY Sth, 1947 Single Copy 5 cents High School Board Meets Tlie High School Board of Exeter District met in regular session on Monday evening with all members present. The following business was transacted: Minutes of the previous meeting were approved. Employers’ Liability Insurance policy was accepted at a premium of $46.55. Public Liability and Medical Re imbursement policy was accepted at a premium of $13'0.02. Property Committee was named: J. H, Jones, Geo, Hess, Edward Chambers and James McAllister. Finance Committee: E. R. Hop per, A. W. Morgan and IE. L. Mickle. Teachers and Emergent Commit tee; Dr. H. H. Cowen, E. R. Hop per and J. H. Jones. Principal Sturgis presented his report for January which was ac cepted, showing: enrolment 288; average 9 4.(119%; no lost days; 2 films shown; sports program pro gressing; oratorical contest a suc cess; students and staff attended funeral of the late secretary-treas urer, Miss Katie MacFaul; students “At Home” on Felb. 13th; preparing for annual commencement; Grade 11 divided; new building being used; fire prevention supplies needed. Twelve small fire and first aid supplies as requested. The secretary was directed to ob tain equalized assessment of the five municipalities from County Clerk, those figures to be used for High School District Assessment purposes. .Surplus equipment from new building sold by tender to R. E. Balkwill for $91.00. Mr. Brown, Agriculture Repre sentative, granted use of only room large enough for the purpose of evening agriculture classes one eve ning a month, he to take -care of caretaking. Insurance insurance on building. A number ed. The High tees met at 1<0i p.m. in a get-together One of Exeter*s Oldest Citizens Passes Away Francis Blatchford, whose mem ory carried him back to the pion eel' days in- Huron, passed away at his home in Exeter -on Sunday at the ripe old age of 94 years. He had been ill only about two weeks. Born district his to Usborne township when weeks old. The long trip was made in a lumber wagon. His eary edu cation was acquired at the Huron- dale school. He learned the trade of a blacksmith and worked in Exeter before going into partner ship in the blacksmithing business in Hensail, While in Hensail he was for years superintendent of the Methodist Sunday School, was the oldest member of Hensail lodge of Oddfellows. 1890 he sold his blacksmithing business and moved to a farm in Usborne retiring to Exeter in the spring of 1915. Mrs. Blatchford, whose maiden name was Margaret him in daught- Wm. H. • Linklat- S. Cole in the Peterborough parents brought him three and first aid extinguishers to be ordered Committee to adjust High School and new of accounts were pass- ■School staff and trus- Honor RlotirinQ (South Huron Ministerial Municipal Clerk On Friday evening of last ’week, the members of Usborne Township Municipal Council, the Township officials and several past members of the Council and their wives, met in a social gathering in the Town ship Hall to honor A. W. Morgan, who is retiring as Clerk of the Municipality, after eleven years of service in this office, Progressive euchre was enjoyed, after which .Mr. Hugh Berry, reeve, assumed the role of chairman and called upon N. G. Clarke, Township Buchanan, predeceased 1931. Surviving are three ers and three sons, Mrs. Wood, of town; Mrs. Roy er, of Goderich; Mrs. W. and Herbert, of Exeter; Dr. Frank of Ft. William and Roy, at home. One son George was drowned at Goderich in 1916 while on a S.S. picnic from Listowel. One sister, Mrs. Mary Brown and one brother, Dr. Benjamin Blatchford, of Sal em, Oregon, also survive. The fun eral was held Wednesday after noon from the R. C. Dinney fun eral home conducted by B. Irwin with interment Exeter cemetery. Rev. A. in the Ass’n Well Attendee! A. well attended meeting of the South Huron Ministerial Associa tion was held at the home of Rev. A. B. and Mrs, Irwin, on Monday afternoon of. this week. The Rev. James Anthony gave an analytical and devotional address on the Gospel of Saint John. He outlined the purpose of the Gospel as de fined by the writer in the closing verse of the twentieth chapter; "These things are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.” The Gospel of John is interpretative as well as biographical and the speaker gave an high appraisal of the meaning and value of tse 4th Gospel. Saint’ John makes extensive use of the thraa words, ‘Light Life and Love’ said the speaker as he gave many illustrations from the Gospel set ting forth the breadth and mean ing of the first two. Lunch served by the hostess, and a ial half-hour was enjoyed those present. was soc- by Week from flowers James A beautiful bouquet of adorned the pulpit of the St. United church Sun. last being placed there by Mr. and Mrs. J. R. C. Moffatt, of Toronto, in mem ory of their son Allan who passed away in February 19.39 while the Moffatt family were residents of Exeter. and enjoyed a lunch prepared by the ladies of the staff, and Mr. Howey demonstrated the Dions pro jector by showing a scout film.. Dr. Cowen thanked the,, ladies and Mr. Howey for a .pleasant half-hour. Treasurer, to read an address to the retiring clerk, as follows; Deal- Archie: As we are gathered here this eve ning in your honor, our thoughts review the past eleven years in which- you have Ibeen Clerk of the Township pf Usborne. You immedi ately acquainted yourself with the work of your office and carried it out most diligently and with no small amount of leadership. This small gathering, representa tive of our Township, has brought here this evening a feeling of re spect and deep appreciation in their (Continued on page 5) Scout and Guide Week Boy Scout and Girl Guide will be observed in Canada February 16th to 23rd. A week or special activities is being planned commencing with a service Sunday morning, February 16th, in James Street Church. The Scouts have been without a Scoutmastei- since Mr. Harold Wihyte left town, the work being carried on by the assistant Scoutmaster, Ross Tuckey. Mr. Ted Buswell is taking over the duties and a meeting of the Scouts will be held in the Opera House Wednesday of next week at eight o’clock. Allof next week at eight o’clock. Scouts should he present. Preston Dearing Improvement Discussed by Board President The annual meeting of the Exe-1 ter Agricultural Society was held [ in the Town Hall Wednesday af- ~ ----------- ternoon of last week with a fair Groundhog Sees Shadow - - <__ ___TT I I Exeter Chamber of Commerce Easton was el- with Clark Fish- President, Percy briefly of the attendance. Andy ected to the chair er as secretary. Passmore spoke work of the society. The auditor’s report was given by Jas. P, Bowej Donations during the year amount ed to $5,234.89. Gate receipts Fair day were $994.05. The total receipts were $9,363.57. The soc iety spent considerable money in improving the for the grand cost $3,505,05. arch at the grounds cost $7^6.00; grading of the grounds cost $627, The amount paid out in prize money amounted to $2,231.00. The .soc iety now have one of the finest grounds of tla kind in Western Ontario. The ^.ank balance at the end of the year, however, was pretty slim. Officers were elected as follows; President, Preston Dearing; vice-president, A. G. Hicks; vice-pres., Wm. Ellerington; The second general meeting of the newly-formed Exeter ChamberSunday was Ground Hog Day I of Commerce was held in the Legion and if that little rodent was out’ about noon he could clearly see his shadow and if he old saying js true he has returned to continue his slumbers for another six weeks grounds. Lumber stand and bam The pillars entrance to and the the been sev- the I 1st 2nd vx-vc-prep,, yv m, juxici Aug cun, secre tary, Clark Fisher; directors, Nel son Stanlake, W. H. Coates, P. Passmore, E. J. Green, Wm. Alli son, W. C. F. Oestreicher, A. O. Elliot, V. Pincombe, Andy Easton, Hon. directors, B. W. Williams, W. D. Sanders, Dan Dew, W. H. Golding, Dr R. Hobbs Taylor; Associate directors, Frank Hicks, Oscar Tuckey, Harry Coates, J. Hodgert, A. J. Sweitzer, G. Link, Benson Tuckey, Harry Strang, G. Earl Campbell, R. ----- Surveying Highway Several land surveyors for Department of Highways have working in Exeter North for eral days surveying a turn in road from Highway No. 4 to High way No. 83. The plan is to make a rounding turn from one highway to the other that will circle be-‘ hind the new garage that has been built on the northeast corner of the intersection. I Nasty Gash in Wrist Stewart Dick, who is employed at E. Hunter-Duvar’s machine shop, inflicted a nasty gash in his right wrist when a wood chisel slipped while working Tuesday morning. It was necessary to apply a tourniquet to stop the flow of blood before tak ing him to the office of Dr. Dunlop where five suters were required close the wound. to New Wallpapers Ruffcasts - Plain and Pattern Papers — Suitable For — LIVING-ROOMS, BEDROOMS, KITCHENS, ETC. Sunworthy ancl Suntest Wallpapers, a very nice selection to choose from. We invite you to come in and look through our sample books. We think you will find suitable wallpapers for any rooms you may wish to decorate. W- MEN’S AND BOYS’ OVERCOATS We still have a few good Overcoats. If you need a new coat, come in and see the values we are offering. GREY WOOL BLANKETS ON SALE Il only heavy grey wool blankets on sale this week at $5.95 each '' PARKAS, WINDBREAKERS, ETC. Winter is not over yet. We still have a few good wind breakers, parkas, breeches, etc. Also a very good assortment of Ski Caps. MEN’S WORK SOCKS We have a large stock of Men’s Work Socks in all wool, also wool and cotton at from 65c to 85c pair PLASTICS . Plastics are becoming very popular for many purposes. We have a good range by the yard Xu plain and patterned ef fects, 36” wide at. from 50c to $1.15 yard. These make exceptionally nice kitchen and bathroom curtains. We also have plastic aprons, tablecloths, etc., made up. Ladies’, Misses’ and Girls’ WINTER COATS, SNOW SUITS and SKI PANTS on sale at greatly reduced prices. COTTON BATTING For quilts and comforters, 72” x 90”, two qualities, good value at 50c and 65c each. Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday Quaker Puffed Wheat Special value .......................... per pkg. 7c Old Dutch Cleanser Chases dirt .................................. 2 tins 19c Dessicated Cocoanut In good supply ............................ 5 oz, 25c Libby’s Vegetable Soup ' Convenient and tasty ............... 2 tins 17c Phone 32 Scotian Gold Appleflakes Sufficient for two pies ... 8 oz. pkg. 24c Nabob Coffee (In the air-tight bag ..... 1 lb. 47c Fresh Herrings In natural oil, I4< oz. tins ......... each 19c St. Williams Marmalade ° Lemon, Orange, Grapefruit, 24 oz. jar 33c Jones & May Your Superior Store Chinese Relief Reaches Quota ■Contributions to the ‘Chinese Re lief Fund have now reached the quota of *$2,90'01 set for the Exeter district. Additional contributions are being received at the Bank of Mont real and the Times-Advocate. Previously published ........I Mrs. Gertrude^ Wiseman ... Miss Mary Carling ........... Miss Ida Carling ............... A. E. Buswell ................ Thos. Trevethick, 'Crediton Miss Marion Bissett ......... G. F. Skinner E. J. iShaipton H. S. Walter Miss G. M. -Harness ......... Anonymous ......................... R. E. Pooley ..................... Miss Ella 'Francis ............. Dorothy and Bob Pooley .. Dr. M. .C. Fletcher ......... E. J. Wethey ...................J E. Welsh ................... John Coward, Woodham .. C., B. and D. Delbridge, Woodham ........... ........... George Jaques ............... Wein Bros............. ....... . Miss Maida Wein ............. Centralia, and community and Airport ................... 'Norman Stanlake ............. Corporation of Exeter ....... Miss Annie Sanders ......... Rev. A. B. Irwin ............. Earl Shapton ..................... Albert Hendrick, Dashwood Ed. Kalbfleisch, Dashwood Mrs. Barbara Surerus, Dashwood ...................... John Brown, Zurich ....... Mrs. .Sidney West, 'Exeter 'G. C. 'Koch ....................... J. A. Brintnell ................. Bailey’s Florist ................ Fred IDawson, R. 1 Hensall- Bank of Montreal, Hensall receipts .......................... Mrs. Jas. VanCamp ......... 'Chas. Kerslake ................. A Subscriber ..................... Lloyd Taylor ..................... Miss Alice Handford ....... W. J. Lamport ................. Warren Brock, Granton R. John iHunkin, Exeter ....... Wm. Walters, Woodham .. Freeman Horne, Woodham Mr. and Mrs. Evelyn Brod erick .................. Paul Seldon ........... Wilbur Martin Miss Jean Brock .... Mrs. Fred Hunkin .. Mrs. James Lawson Miss (Fanny Hatter Clara Holloran ..... Samuel Grainger ... Dietrich Bros,, Dashwood Mrs. H. L. Kyle .... Arthur Rundle, R. 3 W, I-I. Hodgson .... A. E. Oestreicher, wood ................. Horace Delbridge G. S. Howard ....... Mrs. I. ,M. Myers, Bend ................... J. L. Hendry ........ H. iM. Faist, Creditgn ....... John Chambers ............ Eastern Star ............ ....... Wm. C. Allison ................ Cecil J. Camin, Woodham Richard Yellow .................. Thomas Laing ....... . Thomas -G. Herb, R.R. 1 Subscriber, Crediton ......... Stephen 'Council •I’ $1075.80' .. . 2. Op 10.00 10.00 5.00 5 .'0 0 5.00 12.00 1.00 2.'0'0 2.00 2.00 5.00 3.00 2.00 Wk 0 0 5.25 5.00 5.'0'0 Exeter Dash- Grand 3.00 5.00 25.00 5.00 10.00 5.0’0 10.00 $1998.20 A. Cann, Beavers, Flynn, J. W. Les. Robertson, Dalton, Jack Taylor, Albert . .................... directors, Mrs. Rufus Kestle, Mrs. Earl Mitchell, The grounds came up for discussion and a com mittee was appointed to interview the Exeter council. > It was decided to hold Exeter Fair September J. 7 and 18. An in vitation. was extended to hold the annual meeting of District 8 in Exeter in June. t___ Harry Williams, Garnet Hern, Dr. Steiner, W. Simmons, Jas, Morrissey, Frank Keys (Hay). Lady Mrs. Cliff Brintnell. question of turning the into a community park Fish er- McCullagh On Wednesday, January 29th the Kirkton United Church parson age, Mary Kathleen, eldest daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. James McCullagh, was united in marriage to William Glenn, eldest -son of Mr. and Mrs. Clark Fisher, of Usborne*. Rev. Goodger officiated. •* The bride wore a kelly green suit trimmed with black and a cop sage of yellow carnations and pink snapdragons. The bride was attend ed by Miss Geneva Elliott, who wore a gray suit with a corsage of white mums and red carnations. The groom was attended by Milton McCullagh. Following the cere mony a reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents after which the couple left for Port Huron. at Exeter Council to Take Immediate Action on Possible Improvements The Municipal Council of the Village of Exeter met in the Town Hall with Reeve Tuckey and Coun cillors Allison, Caldwell, Sweitzer and Cochrane present. The minutes of the last regular meeting of January 20th were read and adopted on the motion of ‘Coun cillors Caldwell and Allison. A deputation in the persons of Dr. R. H. Doyle and Mr. iE. D. Bell waited on the Council on behalf qf the Exeter Chamber of Commerce. They extended greetings and good wishes for succgss in the work to be done during the coming year, from the Chamber of Commerce. They advised 'Council that resolutions passed by the Chamber would be presented to them for consideration iby the 'Secretary of that body. Mr. A. J. McKerral applied for permits to build six cabins and to renovate and move small house. Permits granted on motion of 'Coun cillors Sweitzer and Caldwell. Communications were read dealt with as follows; Department of Planning and velopment, re Community Planning; tabled. Victoria Hospital, re patients in isolation ward. It was -moved and seconded by Councillors Sweitzer and Cochrane that the required guarantee be given. Ontario Association of Rural Mu nicipalities, re membership; filed. Department of Municipal Affairs, re subsidy; filed. ■ County Treasurer, showing land subject to tax sale; filed. Bourke McDonnell liability for accident; Canadian 'National sessment; filed. Dept, of Health, re ■Sanitoria; referred to Diquor .License Board of Ontario, re contract; tabled. Earl MacLaren, Dominion Road Machinery Co., re road equipment. War Memorial Sick Children’s Hospital, thanks for grant; filed. Salvation Army, thanks for grant; filed. Navy League, re tag day. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Allison and Caldwell that The Navy League be permitted to hold tag day in Exeter. That when jiate is set it be confirmed by this Association of Assessing re membership; tabled. A deputation consisting ton Dearing, John Morrissey, Oscar Tuckey and Clark Fisher waited on Council on behalf of the Exeter Ag ricultural (Society in regard to the Village of Exeter accepting a title deed of the Agricultural Grounds and setting up same as a Commun ity Recreational Park to b® control led by a Park Board. Full considera tion of the matter was promised by Council. It Was decided to sell the ladder Rooms Friday evening of last week; with President Sandy Elliot in the chair. Minutes o-f the last meetinff were read by the secretary, Chas. MacNaughton, and adopted. Several of the committees reported progress. Ten resolutions on a printed pamphlet were presented for con sideration. The first resolution recommended to the council the holding of municipal elections early in December. Another presented and discussed of having the streets named and the houses Ti'affic on Exeter’^ main traffic rules and regulations came in for considerable discussion. It was suggested that a Board of Works be established and a truck purchased and a full time employee be obtained to superintend along with other duties the garbage col lection. Zoning o£ the town into areas for residence, business, indus try, service stations, etc., was brought up and discussed. With the hour growing late three resolutions were tabled and the question of public rest rooms was considered. It was pointed out that Exeter a few years ago had gone carefully into this matter with plans practic ally completed when the scheme had to be abandoned because the pro posed site was unobtainable. During the discussions there was some twitting and prodding of the council that got under Reeve Tuck- ey’s skin and when called on by the chairman for his opinions he ex pressed in no uncertain terms that the council had carried heavy re sponsibilities during the war years curtailing public expenditures. The council had plans for some much- needed improvements such as a re modelled town hall, repaired side walks, and had already started the movement for garbage collection. To entertain all the resolutions being proposed would incur a heavy bur den of taxation upon the ratepayers. What the council needed was co-. operation and any well developed plans for the betterment of the municipality would have every con sideration. He was heartily applaud ed. In reply c. L. Robertson felt that there had 'been a misunderstanding. That the resolutions presented had- been adopted in principle, the de tailed plans to be worked out joint ly by teh various committees of the Chamber of 'Commerce and to .be on file for adoption if and when they seemed advisable in the best interests of the town and commun ity. resolution was that of Exeter numbered. Street and and De- & 'Co., filed. Rys., re re aSr- ex-patients at M.H.O. Council. Officers, of Prest- Seldon replace J. M. representative of the on the Arena Board wagon for the sum of $15.00. The matter of appointment was considered in part and laid over to the next meeting. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Sweitzer and Allison that Reeve’s allowance foe $9 6.0'0 per year and Councillor’s allowance $72.00. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Cochrane and Caldwell that Wallace .Southcott as School Board for 1947. It was moved and seconded that the Allowances to fire chief, cap tain and firemen be the same as for 1946. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Sweitzer and Caldwell that a grant of $500.00 be made to the Exeter 'Citizens’ Band. The Clerk presented applications for building permits from John Ward for renovating apartments on west side of Main street. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Sweitzer and Cochrane that permit be granted with the stipulation that a fire escape satisfactory to the Council be installed. The application of H. L. Snyder to build a service station and gar age on the south side of Sanders St. was granted on the motion of Councillors Allison and Sweitzer. Matter of broken road signs was discussed. Signs to be repaired. iReeve Tuckey brought forward the -matter of renovating the Town Hall and if possible providing Pub lic Rest Rooms at once. It was moved and seconded by Councillors 'Sweitzei’ and Cochrane that we contact Mr. Gordon .Bridge- man, asking him to confer with the Council with the idea of drawing plans for the complete renovation of the Town Hall, and providing in these plans for the immediate in stallation of Rest Rooms if at all possible. The matter of certain citizens carrying -on business in their homes was reported. The matter was left for the attention of the assessor. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Sweitzer and Cochrane that the Clerk contact the towns of Strathroy, -St. Marys, Goderich and Wingham to secure information in regard to their system, of garbage collection. A notice to be placed in Exeter Times-Advocate requesting house holders to secure metal garbage containers as they come available. It was agreed that the Clerk re quest the Chamber of Commerce to subihit In detail their plan for Street Marking and Street 'Number ing. Also the details 0£ their plan lor controlling traffic in the Muni cipality. (Continued on Page 6) I.O.O.F. Social Evening Members of the Exeter I.O.O.F, and their ladies enjoyed a social evening in the lodge rooms .Wed nesday of last week. In spite ofi the stormy weather .twenty-two tables were engaged in progressive euchre. Ladies’ high was won by Miss Irene Sweet and ladies’ lone hands by Mrs. Asa Penhale; gents high was won by Andy Hamilton and gents’ lone hands by Clinton Sweet. Suitable prizes were award ed. A quartette comprising Lindenfield, A. E. Wuerth, Alderson and L. Wein with C. Hoffman as accompanist a couple of selections and comprising Kirkland, L. Gibson, A. Andrus R. Cann with L. Wein at the piano also entertained the gathering. The Noble Grand Albert Keys express ed a few words of welcome. Re freshments were served at the close. I.O.O.F. orchestra, E. Mel. Mrs. sang the J. Worst Storm of Season As we go to press this commun ity is in the grip of the worst storm of the season. Most of the highways are still open for motor traffic although the snowplows were called off roads Wednesday as snow was filling in as fast as they were being opened up. Schoo) busses made their regulai' runs Wednesday morning but whether oi' not they will be able to makq the return trips this Wednesday evening is debatable at present. » Teen Town Inaugurated "Teen Town” was inaugurated by the teen-agers of Exeter at a meeting held in the Exeter Arena Friday evening last. "Mayor” Bill Tuckey welcomed those present and introduced the chaperons for the evening, Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Tay lor and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Jones. Games and amusements were pro vided at onc end of the arena and music from the PA system was provided for those who cared to dance. The evening was a most en joyable affair and a decided suc cess. Meetings Will be held cach Friday evening. Port Borland, who has been em* ployed by Graham Arthur, left Sun day for Indiana to take a Short course in servicing Studebaker carb*