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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1947-03-13, Page 1Seventy-Fourth Year Single Copy 5 csexi-fcs Wins Shield In Oratorical Miss Lepore Normington of Hen- sail, is t.o 'be congratulated on winning the shield for girls in .the Lions Oratorical contest for this zone held in the Public Library, at London Friday evening last week. Miss Normington and Donald Bed­ ard, of Zurich, both students of the Exeter high school, took part In the contests. They were pre­ viously winners in the local con­ test. Miss Normington will now represent the zone at a district contest that .will likely be held in Toronto. The winnei' in the boys’ contests was Claude Pensa of De LaSalle high school, London. The contestants all spoke on the topic “Is Canada a Nation?’’, Other speakers were Shirley ,Shaw and Hugh McKellar, of Petrolia. Ac­ companying the speakers to Lon­ don were S. B. Taylor ,and J. M. Southcott, of the Exeter Lions club and Miss McKinley, a friend of Miss Normington. Leg Amputated Messrs. Roland Motz and Allan Fraser, the two who were injured in. an auto accident during the severe snowstorm Monday of last week are getting along as well as can be expected in Victoria Hospital, London. .Mr. Motz underwent an operation Monday for the amputa­ tion of his left leg at the knee. He has suffered considerably from shock and injuries. It is sincerely ■hoped by their many friends that the worst is now over and that they will make a splendid recovery. Two Interesting Speakers Address Lions Club Two gentlemen from Canada’s northlands were guests at the Exeter Lions Club supper meeting in Rether’s restaurant Monday evening. Mr. G. A, Jeckell, Con-' troller of the Yukon, who with Mrs. Jeckell is visiting his sister, Miss IL. M. Jeckell, spoke briefly of the many years spent in the Yu­ kon and of the activity and devel­ opment that has taken place during the war years. Mr. Harold Taylor, teacher at the Dashwood Public School gave an interesting description of a trip he* and Mrs. Taylor took from Edmonton north' to the mouth of the Mackenzie river flowing north into the Arctic ocean. He spoke of 'their contact with the Indians and the Eskimos as they made the trip mostly by boat and portage through the sev­ eral lakes and rivers that form one of nature’s beautiful highways to the north where in summer the growth is very rapid and luxuriant and in winter there is three months of darkness. He emphasiz­ ed the fact that the great scourge of the north is tuberculosis and un­ til recently very little had been done to combat it. Mr. Taylor taught in pne of the boarding schools where Mrs. Taylor acted as dietician, Both addresses were well received. The Club voted $150 to the Red Cross campaign. A hamper of groceries was won in a draw by J. P. Bowey. EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 13th, 1947 WINNERS OF THE LIONS’ ORATORICAL CONTEST, held in the London Public Library Auditorium last Friday evening, are seen above. Chairman Len Palmer, Lions deputy dis­ trict governor, is presenting a shield to Miss Lenore Normington, student of Exeter High School, winner of girls’ section, while Claude Pensa, from De La 'Salle High School, London, winner in the boys’ section, looks on. Gordon McDonald Trapped by Cavedn Gordon McDonald suffered trying experience when he « trapped by a cave-in while taking out turnips from Hunter’s farm in fered injuries to shoulder and was Hospital, London, ambulance where ed that both the had been dislocated, taking out turnips when a frozen piece of earth fell on, him pinning him to the ground with his legs doubled under him. The chunk was so large that six men could not remove it and it had to be chopped was a whether through He was a sleigh the office of Dr, Fletcher in a car and then removed to hospital where his condition was reported as satisfactory. Gordon was driving a truck for Fred Waghorn trans­ porting turnips from the winter storage pit to Exeter. He is 26 years of age, son of Mr. and Mrs. ■Norman McDonald. . a ■was a pit on Robert Usborne. his left taken to in R. C. an X-ray reveal­ shoulder and hip -Gordon was He suf" hip and Victoria Dinney’s in pieces. Gordon said that queer feeling wondering the axe would come and split his head open, removed from the farm in and afterwards brought to Brother Dies in B.C. Miss Mabie Follick received word, on Monday of the death of her brother, 'Dr. E. R. IFollick, of Van­ couver, B.C. Dr. Follick was the youngest son of the late Enoch and Anne 'Follick, a pioneer family of Exeter. He graduated from dentist­ ry in Toronto and first practiced in Grand Forks, B.C., later moved to Vancouver. Dr. 'Follick is survived by his widow and one son, C. Ralph, of San Diego, Cal. Two sisters, Mrs. C. W. Baker, .London, and Miss Maible F. .Follick, of Exeter. Ho using Acute There is an acute demand for accommodation ,of any kind in Exeter. More men have arrived at the Centralia. Airport during the week and many of them are mar­ ried and looking for apartments. There seems to be nothing in Exe­ tei’ and if there is anything in any of the neighboring municipalities the Times-Advocate would be glad to know about it. One couple ar­ rived in Exeter Monday from Mon­ treal and couldn’t secure sleep­ ing accommodation for the night. “We are going back to London and staying there until some accomJ modation is found’’ said the young airforceman. Celebrates 68tli Anniversary Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kraft, of Dashwood, who on Monday celebrated the 6 8th an­ niversary of their marriage at their home. Mrs. Kraft, 88, does her do her unable heavy couple ship for the first 32 years of their marriage. Since that time they have resided in Dashwood. Mr. and Mrs. Kraft have three daughter’s and one son living: Mrs. Fred Rader, Dashwood; Mrs. Victor Heywood, Exeter; Mrs. William Stadelbauer, London; and Edmund Kraft, Dashwood. Mr. Kraft be 91 this spring. home. own housework and likes to own shopping, but has been recently, because of the snow, to get about. The farmed in Stephen Town- will theMr. Douglas Pryde spent week-end with friends in Chatham. Axminsfer Rugs 2 only fine quality seamless Axininster rugs, fringed ends, size 6’9” x 9’, in wine and green colors — $43.00 oeach. Ladies\ Men’s and Boy’s ) Axininster, Chenille and Smyrna Scatter Rugs- a few good patterns now in stock. Sweater Coats A new shipment just arrived! All Wool Wh/sks School Board Blankets and Bed Throws We have a large range of woollen blankets and satin bound bed throws. Buy now as prices are advancing. SPECIAL—10 only grey wool blankets, weight 4 lbs. each, on sale this month at $5.95 each. 5 dozen good quality whisks. Special — while they last — at 50c each. Terry Towels Terry towels—good range now in stock at 20c, 50c to $1.25 each. 5 Linens dozen Men’s White All chiefs at dozen Men’s White Ail Irish 35c Linens Linen Handker- d Bright Floral r Irish very Linen Handker- fine quality, at 5 chiefs, hand rolled edges, 65c, 2 for $1.25 All Linen Tea Towels at 60c, Wh ite All Linen Luncheon Cloths with colored embroidery, 36” x 36”, at $4.95 each Table Napkins, 2 dozen all Irish linen, 22” square, regular $12.50 dozen, clearing at $9.75 dozen Ladies’ Aprons in prints and plastics at frorh 45c to $1.25 each Table Cloths 75c and 95c 50” x 70” at $3.95 each. Blood Transfusions Free to All - Give to the Red Cross to Make This Possible / Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday Standard Quality Canned Peas Special value ........................... per tin 12c Chicken Haddie Fancy quality .............. Snowflake Ammonia Now in good supply .... Maxwell House Coffee In the 1 lb. bag.......... per tin 25c Van Camp’s Red Kidney Beans Delicious and convenient ...... 20 oz. tin 15c Kel Crushed Apple Juice, 20 oz. Fahey quality, unsweetened, per tin 16c Choice Cooking Figs "Block” or “Natural”, in bulk, per lb. 23c California Prunes Size 40-50, large and meaty...per lb. 21c 32 Your Superior Store Purchases Lots The regular meeting of the Exeter Board o-f Education was 'held Tues­ day, March 4th, in the office of the secretary, W. H, Hodgson, with all members present. The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. The Property Committee reported that the lights had been installed in .Mrs. Armstrong’s room, also that desks were repaired. The following accounts were or­ dered to 'be paid: Claude Blowes, painting, etc $17.25; insurance $102.67; Wendell Holmes, supplies $5.91; Mrs. Hamilton $3.36; Jen­ sen .& Co., adjustable stand $8.00; Jones & May, supplies $7.-67; R. N. ■Creech $30.00. Principal Claude Blowes reported 194 on the roll; average attendance 17 6.88. School was open each law­ ful day. iMfSu^Iamilton taught half a day in the 'absence of Miss Forbes. Exams had been 'held and reports forwarded to the .parents. Mr. John­ ston of the Federation o/f Agricul­ ture showed several educational films Friday morning, Feb. 2 8th. A list of supplies was requested for the teachers. The reportKwas adopt­ ed on the motion of C. A. Cann and Mrs. Sanders. The chairman, W. E. Middleton, brought up the matter of water re* moval from the boilei’ room. The present pump is not in working or­ der. The matter was left with the Building and Grounds Committee. A deputation from the Council of the Village of Exeter and the Exe­ ter District High School Area were present to advise the purchase of ■three lots of land from Mr. Chas. MacNaughton and four lots from Mr. Calvin Heywood on the north side of Gidley street and south of the present school grounds. Moved by R. E. Russell, seconded by Mrs. Sanders that the Public School 'Board purchase the 7 lots for $175 each, total amount $1225. ■and the Property 'Committee be em­ powered to act. Carried. Mr. tative cil of Magistrate Seriously III Friends in 'Exeter of James W. Morley have been much concerned as to his welfare since 'he was taken to Victoria Hospital and underwent a serious operation on Thursday of last week. His condition was report­ ed as critical from the first and his 'brother, Mr. Clarence Morley, of •Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was called to his bedside and has been with him. Latest report states that his con­ dition is considerably improved, and with no further complications he has a splendid chance of re­ covery. Mr. Morley is trate for Huron County, best wishes of a host of ■his recovery. Undergoes Operation . Mr. Ross Taylor, who is employed with Snell Brothers, underwent an operation Saturday in St. Joseph’s Hospital and is improving >as as can be expected. well Injured in Fall Mrs. Wm. Coward, Usborne Isabelle Appleton) had the fortune to fall down the cellar steps at her home Friday week and suffered severe to as (nee -mis- her was •hip. No bones were at first reported. of last bruises ■broken the magis- He has the friends, for Mr. Rod Ellis has moved into the new home recently erected on Victoria street and Mr. Thos. El- lerington has moved into the resi­ dence vacated by Mr. Rod Ellis. Pentecostal S.S................... CRE'DITON United -Church and 'Sunday School, per Rev. A. S. Mr. & Mrs. Mr. & Mrs. Mrs. Leona Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Trueblood: Isaac Gower Jos. Bullock Hill ........... F. W. Clark Garnet Hill Sam King .. & Mrs. & Mrs. & (Mrs. & Mrs. Jos. Mawhin- ney ............................. Miss Elaine Mitchell .... Marilyn and Bobby Mus­ grave ......................... Mr. & Mrs. Jos. Woodall Mrs. Martha Wilson .... Mrs. Eliza 'Robinson .... Mrs. Albert King ......... Loose Offering ............. 'SHDPKA United Church & Sunday School: Jack Ratz .................... Mr. .& Mrs Milton Ratz Sunday 'School ............. Wellington Brock, R. R. 1, Granton ......................... Irene and Anna Brock .... in the Air AgainPlanes The first signs of early from the Centralia FTS was seen Tuesday when one circled over Exeter, has greatly increased and the planes are condition by a crew flying of the planes The personnel at the airport being from put in Toronto. 25.00 5.00 5.00 1.00 5.00 2. >0'0 1.00 2.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 20.00 4.00 2.00 R. N. Creech presented a ten- budget for 1947 to the Coun- the Village of Exeter. W. H. Hodgson, Sec’y-TVeas. Splendid Response to Canadian Aid to China Again we have the' pleasure of -congratulating the people of South Huron on the magnificent manner in which they met the challenge of “Canadian Aid Needed for China’’, when almost double the amount asked for was received.* Never since the beginning of the recent War have our people failed to go over the top in any campaign for funds that we had occasion to challenge them to meet, whether for Victory Loans or relief of distress. We thank them for another job well done, and we wish to thank the staffs of the -branches of the (Bank of Montreal at Zurich, Hensail and Exeter and The Times-Advocate for faithful service rendered at al times.—R. N. Creech, for the vari ous committees. Addition al Contributions Previously reported ..........: Received at Hensall 'Bank Thames Rd. United Church Crediton Women’s (Institute Exeter High School Howard Pym. Centralia .... Thames Road Y.P.S. ........ S.S. No. 6, Usborne....... Clarence -Smith. Woodham S.S. No. 7, Usborne ........ Shipka United Church ........ Hensall Batik ...................... Mrs. Wm, Sillery .............. ■Centralia Intermediate Girls’ S.S. Class ...... Miss Loreen Vernier ........ Howard Desjardins, Grand Betid ............... S.S. No. i8, Bosanquet „ sold the on Wil- Two Residences Sold Sweitzer has two new houses he built liam street. One of the residences was purchased by F.O. Aimer C. Kerslake, who has been transfer- p’ed to the Centralia Airport from Trenton. The other was purchased by Fit. Lieut. Chas. W. McNab who comes to Centralia from Mountain View, Ont. Great Great Grandmother Mrs. Alice Mitchell, who been sick lately is recovering nice­ ly. While sick in bed she received news that she became a great great grandmother on February 18 Mrs. Alice Mitchell, now 84, -of Exeter, is .the great great grand­ mother, Mrs. Ada Sheare of Brant­ ford, is the great Mrs. Madeline Lundy, of Brantford is the grandmother, Gardner, of Brantford is the moth­ er and the baby is Micheal Joseph Gardner. A five generation picture will be produced in the near fut- has grandmother. Mrs. Norma Recovering From Severe Blizzard This community has been dig­ ging itself out from under the biggest snowstorm that has this section in years. The main arteries of traffic have been open­ ed up and business as usual is the order of the day. The storm struck with intensity on Monday, tically tied road to he way No. 4 an emergency crew opened up the road to allow the ambulances tak- ing Mr. Motz and Mr. Fraser to London following their accident. The road from Exetei’ to Hen­ sall was opened up Friday with a one-track road through the heavy drifts. Only necessary traffic was allowed on the road. The Thames Road was up as far ” as Farquhar when an emergency call through that Bobby Miller, Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Miller was ill with appendicitis and pitalization. With the railway week until Saturday Exeter district were dependent on Guenther Transport for their mail. After taking the mail crew and the mail from the stalled train at Centralia Tuesday evening they brought out the mail from London Wednesday and delivered the mail to Zurich through Dashwood and around by the Bluewater highway. Mr. Guenther brought the mail in from London Thursday and -on Friday made the mail deliveries as far as Clinton. He returned to London Friday evening picking up the mail from Clinton down line. The first train through the mail was on. Saturday. On Tuesday from Peter with the snowplow to St. Joseph’s and succeeded in opening up the road to Zurich to allow Dr. O’­ Dwyer to make a hurried call to a maternity case at the Bend. He* arrived a little late but found ev­ erything fine, a Grand Bend lady having stepped into the breach. All senool busses have now been in operation since Monday on all routes although some of the side* i roads have yet to be -opened up to make the .complete trips. The (snow was heavier in Usborne township and the last route to be opened was to Elimville on Thurs­ day. One Usborne resident told us that we haven’t seen anything in 'Exeter. Drifts in Usborne in places were fifteen feet deep. Ed. house three in on bound to town on snowshoes. On one oc- cassion he was travelling on top of the drifts and met a couple of men trudging along the high­ way waist deep in the snow, ing Ed on top of the drifts thought the walking easier started to climb up when Ed hit March 3rd, and prac- up all traffic, The first opened up was High- south to London when opened Friday came son of needed tied up about fifty Grand Bend Eisenbach and hos- all and the the with men accompanied his crew Brady who has rented a from Elgin Rowcliffe about miles north of Exeter moved, the Saturday and was storm, Monday. He made the trip See- they and -------- ------ ----- — ad-; vised them that he was travelling on snowshoes. Major Elmer D. Bell, of Exeter, has been mand of ment at which he appointed Second in com- tlre 21st Anti-Tank Regi- Wingham, the unit in served while overseas. AT KIPPEN, a short distance north of Hensail on the C.N.R. lifts,CUT, ■ yer > '■? 4.25 2.00 2.00 2.00 MUSTARD’S proved one of the toughest ipohits faced by railway plow crews during last week’s storm. Drifts were 'from 18 to 20 ifeeb deep, so high that the crew in 'the lookout of the plow could leave by the upper windows. This picture was taken from the rear of the ’’plow special,’’ looking down the cut. Which has been partially cleared. Two locomotives pow­ ered the unit, which was accompanied by a score or more shovel wielding section men.