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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1947-04-10, Page 1Seventy’•Fourth Year Rain, Melting Snow Cause Worst Floods in Decade EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 10th, 1947 ■Single Copy 5 cent# While this section of Ontario has been battling with the worst flood conditions of a decade Exeter and district have escaped with only minor damages. Heavy rains Friday night started the creeks and the Aux Sable river on a rampage. Water again filled the basement at the Exeter school and many of the cellars in Exeter were flooded, put­ ting out fires, A few motors that operate oil-burning furnaces had to be removed. The creek running south of the James Street church was overflow­ ing the road a foot deep. It had readied its peak Saturday at noon. On the highway between Exeter and Hashwood water overflowed the road several, feet deep and traffic had to be re-routed. Some damage was done to the road by washout. At Crediton East the Aux Sable was the highest in years with many acres forming a little lake. The water overran the road. During the early hours of Sunday morning the cattie and stock had to be re­ moved from the barn of Wellington Haist. At Hensail water was running through the basements of some of the houses, going in one window and out the other. On the pinery road south of Grand Bend the roadway at the south o£ the abutment of the bridge spanning the cut was washed out. At first motorists were allowed to cross the breach on planks. Later the road was closed. On the C.N.R, between Bruce- field and Clinton several of the supports to the bridge over the Bay­ field river were washed away. The train from London went as far as Brucefield and had to back up to London. A small bridge over a creek on the farm of IP. Passmore in Usborne was washed away. The flooring of the bridge was fastened to steel railway ties and so far, neither the bridge nor the ties have been lo­ cated. At Port Franks almost sixty-five feet of the Ibank of the Aux Sable has been washed away and four A Busy Man A popular tenor is Mr, Alf. Wuerth, of town. In the special rausic foi Eastex’ Sunday Alf. ex­ ercised his vocal chords on seven occasions, besides his regular choir work at James St. United Church. In the morning he sang in two duets, a solo and a trio and in the evening services 'he was a member of a quartette. Following the church services Mr. Wuerth sang two spngs in a quartette at the hand concert. Tax Rate 42 Mills At a meeting of .the Exeter Council Tuesday evening the ques­ tion of the tax rate for 1947 came up for discussion and was placed at 42 mills an increase of five mills over last year. Increased ap­ propriations for the School Board are.partly due .for the increase in rates, Girl Hurt in Car Accident Thursday evening last near & $■ vj1 Returns Home Mr. Allan Fraser, who has been in Victoria Hospital for several weeks with a fractured leg follow­ ing an auto accident during a re­ cent storm, has returned to his home. of the cottages have been under­ mined and two toppled over. At Kirkton Saturday night water was running over the road more than a foot deep and a mile east of Kirkton a small lake was form­ ed covering the roadway. Serious damage was done at St. Marys when the Parks bridge was washed away and a river of water ran down one of the streets and filled many of the cellars in the business section. London had a scare when many of the homes had to be evacuated but fortunately the water did not rise above the breakwater. At Dresden, Thamesville and Wallaceburg whole business sec­ tions were inundated as the swol­ len waters of the Thames river sped on towards Chatham. Thous­ ands of acres of farm lands became dotted with little lakes and much of the top soil of these valuable lands has been washed away. A few lives have been lost. Fortunately the flood peak has been reached and residents are now clearing up the damage that was done. Troussea Tea On 2nd Mrs. P, March, held seau Marion, a bride-elect of last Satur­ day. Mrs. Norman Jaques received at the door. Mrs. Alvin Oooper showed the gifts and Mrs. Harold Bell her clothes. Mrs. Russell King and Miss Leona Pym showed her quilts, linens fancy work, dishes, etc. Many friends called and wislG ed Marion good luck on her proaching marriage. Wednesday evening, April “ ‘ a trous- in honor of her daughter, ap- Gas Leakage A large gas tank in front of Snell Bros. & Co. garage sprung a leak one day last week and 125 gallons of gas seeped away. Fumes found their way into the drains and up into some of the houses. The garage was filled with fumes creat­ ing a fire hazard but fortunately little damage was done. * ______________ the Win Junior “C” Title The Goderich Luzon Flyers the Junior “C” OHA title Tuesday night by scoring three goals in over­ time to take the second and final game of the championship series with the Stouffville Redwings. The Redwings tied the score at 4-4 with less than a minute to go, in the third but the champions made sure of it in overtime with three mark­ ers. Jim Hay ter was .the- only two- goal man scoring what looked like the winning tally late in the third and potting another in the over­ time session. won Miss Isabelle Anthony, of Hamil­ ton, and Miss Helen Anthony, of St. Thomas, are spending the Easter vacation with their parents, Rev. Jas. and Mrs. Anthony. Mr. Anthony is slowly improving from his recent illness. Spring Apparel Ladies*, Misses* and Girls* Spring Coats Owing to labor shortage our stock of spring coats is not yet complete. However, we have a nice range to choose from for Spring at very reasonable prices. Lad ies’ an d M isses* Dresses New styles, colorings and materials in Ladies’ and Misses’ Dresses for Spring. Ladies’, Misses’, Girls’ Raincoats In gabardines, plastics, etc., now ready for the spring season. Just arrived—New styles in ladies plastic hand-bags, brown and black colors, a real »Spring value at $4.95 and $5.95 each. Ladies’ and Misses’ All Wool Pullover Sweaters Monarch braird in pink and yellow at $3.95 each. MerTs Wear for Spring New Suits'— Spring Coats in garbardines, tweeds, etc. — Oxfords — Ties — Belts — Braces — Linen Handkerchiefs — Sweaters — Underwear — Etc. Special - Baby*s Rompers In fine quality broadcloth, popular colors, oxxc and two year sizes—a real value at $1.25. Also better lixies at $2.25 and $3.00; excellent for gifts! 4 I Hl Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday Quaker Muffets Special value ...................... Nature’s Best Peas These peas are popular .... Mincemeat quality, 19 oz. jars Jackson’s Chocolate Treat Clark’s Good 2 pkgs. per tin each 17c 13c 31c Mother A delicious dessert, serves 8, per pkg. 25c Phone 32 JOneS Aylmer Whole Beets Choice quality, 20 oz. tins Crabapples, in gallon tins Very popular, excellent value, per tin 83c Tex-Sun Orange Juice Unsweetened, large 48 oz. tins, each 33c Clark’s Chili Sauce, gallon tins Guaranteed absolutely pure, 2 for 35c $1.33 May ~ J' mid­night two' cars collided in Exeter just inside the pillars at the south entrance to the town. Archie Brint­ nell, of Exeter, was returning to his home when he was run into by a cax* driven by Joseph G. Fitzpat­ rick, of Brucefield, a civilian em­ ployee of the Centralia airport. Miss Bessie Duttot, a passenger in the Fitzpatrick car, suffered severe laceration to her leg and facial in­ juries. She was admitted to the Clinton Hospital. Two other pas­ sengers, Aldea and Rose Anne Aubin, sisters, of Brucefield, were unhurt. Mr. Brintnell was shaken? up but not injured. Mr. Fitzpatrick was treated for cuts to his tongue and mouth. He had a miraculous escape from serious injuries as the front of his car was badly damaged The steering wheel was driven close to the front seat and broken. Dam­ age to his car is estimated at $500 and to Mr. Brintnell’s car at $3 00. Constable Frank Taylor, of Clinton, investigated the accident and it was about four o’clock 'Friday morning before the cars Brintnell’s car, ports was well when struck. A driving has been laid against Fitzpatrick. Lsdy Bowlers Elect The annual meeting of the Exeter " Ladies’ Bowling Club was held at!. the home of Mrs. E. E, Davies on I April 2nd. The following officers: were elected for the coming year: President, Mrs. E. Davies; pres., pres., Mrs, Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. 1st vice­ Mrs. S. B. Taylor; 2nd vice­ Miss Brown; sec’y-treas., L. Howey; H. Pollen; A. Ryckman, Mrs. Chambers, Doyle, Mrs. F. committee, Mrs. Tuckey and Mrs. Cann; prize and Brown; ass’t sec’y-treas., social committee, C. Snell, Mrs. Fraser, Mrs. May; tournament R. Hopp'er, Mrs. purchasing committee, Mrs. H. Pol-! on a | len and Mrs. E. Snell; bridge corn- j xnittee, Mrs. Seldon, Mrs. Traquair. Arrangements were made to hold the Mai’athon Bridge on April Ii6. year used The club raised during the $302.50 and this amount was to furnish the club house. Inspectors Report were removed. Mr according to re- off the pavement charge of reckless Mr. of the set In- beday will Legion rooms should be in are asked to* Red Cross Notes The next packing held in the Canadian this Friday. Articles by 2.30 p.m. Red Cross workers take special -note of the last pack­ ing day until fall which will be held on Friday, May 9 th. Word from Toronto headquarters asks that all branches have quotas now under way filled and shipped to Toronto ,by May 15th to shipping before fall. ensure prayer Exeter Midweek Prayer Services The following schedule of services for 'the village of has been prepared for the next six weeks. The meeting as usual will be held on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. April April Apr id April Lean. "* May 7th—Caven, Rev. Hunt. May 14 th—Main St., Rev. Irwin. May 21st—Trivitt, Rev. MacLean. 9th—Caven, Rev. Woods. 16th—M'ain St., Rev. Hunt. 23 rd—Trivitt, Rev. Irwin. 30th—Jaintxg Sb. Rev. Mac- Public School Board Minutes The regular meeting of the Exe­ ter Public .School Board was held in the office of the iSecretary, W. H. Hodgson, on Tuesday, April 1st. Members present: Chairman, W. E. Middleton; Messrs. Russell, Sel­ don and Cann and Mrs. Sanders; absent, W. H. Pollen. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and adopted. Communi- cations were read and disposed of. Lettex’ from Unemployment In­ surance Commission requesting the Board ’to give certificates of per­ manency to Thos. Collingwood and W. H. Hodgson. Moved by W. G. Seldon and R. E. 'Russell that we apply to the Unemployment Insurance Office for said certificates. Carried. Accounts were read and ordered paid as follows: Grigg Stationery $94.67; Vocational Guidance, sup­ plies 3.26; T. Collingwood, addi­ tional labor re watei' 12.00; G. Cor­ nish 5.'00; Bruce Rivers 13.70; W. H. Hodgson, Fire Ins. 13.75, freight 50; F. W. Gladman, Fire Ins. and bond 8.36; Moyer School, supplies 16.55; Newton Motox' Sales 1.08; Rether’s Coffee Shop, lunch 1.18; Southcott Bros. 8.95; Beavers Hard­ ware 40.48. The principal reported numbei’ on roll. 195; average attendance 139.62; number of pupil days lost through flood 1132. Miss Taylor requested an expenditure of $20.00 for reading material. Miss Pepper, a request for $10.00 fox’ purchase of craft supplies. Moved by C. A. Cann and R. E. Russell that the principal’s report be adopted and grants made, ried. Moved by W. G- Seldon and Sanders that C. Blowes paint room during Easter. Carried. Inspector R. O. Staples was pres­ ent and advocated the replacement of children’s desks; caretaking is quite inadequate; library books should be added to each classroom. The scarcity of teachers and theix’ salaries came up for discussion. Adjournment by R. E. Russell. W. H. Hodgson, Gec’y-Treas, To H.S. Board The April meeting of the High School Board of Exeter District was held in the High .School on Tuesday evening, April 1, in order to meet Inspectors Gray and Mc­ Clellan from the Department Education. All members of Board were present. The regular business was aside to hear the report of the spectors whose visit had twice been 'delayed by the storms, Mr. Gray spoke at some length on school matters and an interested discus­ sion followed. Aftei* Mr. Gray and Mr. McClel­ lan had left, the regulax* business meeting of the Board was contin­ ued. The minutes of the special ses­ sion of March 17 were read by R. N. Creech and adopted. A communication was read from Gladman and Cochrane regarding the purchase of property owned by the Public School Board. Pex* E. R. Hopper and E. L. Mickle that the usual bank pro­ cedure be carried out to authorize the new Secretary-Treasurer to sign cheques, and that the customary bond be secured. Carried. Per J. H. Jones and J. McAllister that a letter suggested by R. N. Creech be sent to the various muni­ cipalities requesting the payment of two-thirds of their support by April 15, based on 2^ mills on the equalized amount, and the balance by Septembex' 1. Carried. Per E. L. Mickle and G. Hess that the Board adopt the additional protection suggested by the insur­ ance company to protect the Board against liability in bus accident. Per E. L. Mickle that the mattei' of eration be left for furthei’ discus­ sion. Carried. Per A. W. Morgan and E. Cham­ bers that the necessary resolution be forwarded to the Unemployment Insurance Commission regarding the employment of the 'Secretary. Carried. A lettei' was read from the Us­ borne Area Public School Board regarding accommodation in .Shop and Home Economics for 45 pupils. Per A. W. Morgan and E. R. Hop­ per that the ’Secretary reply to the letter explaining the circumstances under which the Stephen pupils at­ tend at the present time, and stat­ ing that the Board will make ar­ rangements if possible tQ accom­ modate the Usborne pupils, begin­ ning in September. Carried. Per A. W. Morgan and E. L. Mickle that the Board adopt a sys­ tem of authorizing the payment of expenses by which the Secretary- I Treasurer would submit at the reg­ ular meeting a budget of expenses incurred approval cheques over the Treasurer only. Carried. The Secretary was instructed to collect information regarding the Public School population of the High School Area. L. Mickle and E. R. Hop- the Budget proposals be as outlined by R. N. the event of a and J. H. Jones property consid- and anticipated for the of the Board so authorized signature of the and that be issued Secretary- Car- Mrs. one NOTICE hydro interruption EXETER DISTRICT Hydro Service will be inter­ rupted in the Exeter Rural Dis­ trict and the municipalities of Exeter, Hensail, Zurich and iDashwood, on Sunday, April 13, 1947, from 2 p.m. to 3:45 pan. to make repairs on the main feeder from London. H.15.P.C, EXETER R.O.A. Per E. per that accepted •Creech. Dr. H. pressed the the valued Creech. Creech to the m unity without his expert assistance the School Area Plan would have been a very complicated task. The mem­ bers agreed heartily, and Mr. •Creech, in reply, stated that he wished the Board to feel free to call upon him when he could help. The accounts for supplies were approved with the expenses. Adjournment at Chambers. H. Cowen, Chairman, ex­ Board’s appreciation of assistance of R. N. pointed out that Mr, given faithful attention He had school affairs of the com- for a number of years, and regular monthly 1.15 a.in. per E. E.D. Howey, Sec’y. Roostei' Undisturbed When a car was brought to the Snell Bros. & Co. garage for a wash-Up so as to be spic and span for Easter a rooster was found to be perched on the front axle. The car was washed, moved around sev­ eral times and then returned to its owner and the rodster remained undisturbed. “Captives” (By the Kirkton Correspondent) Mr. Ross Francis, mink rancher, at Plugtown, lover some They when Usborne, is also a of wild birds and fowl, has ten wild ducks pn the ranch, suddenly disappeared and last seen one evening were pond of water near his home and in the morning the pond was frozen over. The ducks were in exile .for some eight days. When' the ice went off the pond the ducks emerged li&e drowned rats, but very -much alive. After a good feed w ere freeze and none up. some sunshine, the worse for they the Returning to England Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Heywood left Wednesday for New York and will sail (Friday on the Marine Mar­ lin for Great Britain. Calvin served, overseas with the Signal Corps and the army of occupation and return­ ed to Canada in June of last year. Three months later he was joined by his wife, the former Doreen Mary Jones, of London, Eng., who served in the English Airforce. Calvin Is a carpenter by trade and will be employed in England with his father-in-law who is a builder. Present Concert In New Uniforms Attired in smart new uniforms the Exeter Citizen’s Band present­ ed a very enjoyable concert at Leavitt’s Theatre Sunday evening. It was the Band’s first appearance in their new dress of light brown trousers in contrast to barker shade tunics with yellow trim •black Sam-Brown belts. Hats light brown ties completed the ty ensemble. A near-capacity audience took in the splendid concert under the leadership of Bandmaster Ted Wal- per who was dressed in a dark brown uniform. The program con­ sisted of marches, overtures, waltz­ es, serenades and medlies. The marches were especially well pre­ sented. In keeping with the Easter theme the thirty-one musicians played two hymns, “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross’’ and “Christ the Lord is Risen Today.” presented by a male Alf Wuerth, Lawrence Wein, Claude Blowes and William 'Cochrane whose two numbers, “Far Away in the .South” and “A Song of the Seas,” were well received. At the conclusion of the concert Reeve B. W, Tuckey thanked the citizens for their support of the band and in turn thanked the band for their fine entertainment. A very liberal collection of over thirty dol­ lars was received. Members of the Exeter Citizens’ Band under the direction of Ted Walper are: bass drum, Bill Web­ ster; snare drums, Ted Hannigan, Irvine Armstrong; bass horns, Alf. Wuerth, Harold Hockey, Bill Brodie, Don Brintnell; baritone horns, Hugh (Davis, Bruce Cann, Jim Cann; alto horn. Owen Atkinson; trombones, Gerald Skinner, Ray Wuerth, Gord. Johnston, Don Easton; cornets, Bill Stanlake, Ivan Johnston, Harry Dougall, Don Preszcator, Gerald Lawson, Jack Hennessey, Doug. ffiTetcher, Don Webster; saxophones, Wes, Ryckman, Bill Marshall; clarinets, Cpl. Bud Philp, Harold Skinner, Bill Geddes, Max Harness, Ray Snell and Harry Hearn. Harold Whyte, Alvin Walper and Sid Baker,’ three other members of the •band, were not able to be present. and and nat- “Christ the Variety was quartette of Rev. Percy G. Price Dies Suddenly in Japan Missionary to Japan for thirty- five years after a legal career in Toronto, Rev. Percy G. Price, aged died suddenly on Tuesday, Japan, the of foreign the latter Price was ■community 65, died suddenly on April 1st, at Kanazawa, United Church board i missions were advised part of the week. Mr. well known in this ■ where his wife, the former Alma Dempsey, spent her early life. Mr, Price had been home on furlough since 1940 and returned to Japan last October, Mrs. Price is at pres­ ent on hey way to Japan and had reached Honolulu in the Hawaiin Islands when Mr. Price died. A posv card from Honolulu written on Ap­ ril 2nd ‘by Mrs. Price has been re­ ceived by Mrs. G. A. Hawkins, of town, and at that time Mrs. Price was not aware of her husband’s death. He first went to Japan as a missionary in 1911 accompan­ ied by his bride, his widow is an a Japanese girl, time in Canada; CoL W. H. Price, former Ontario attorney-general, and Major H. S. Price, of Calgary. The churches of Exeter wei’e, well filled on Sunday as the Easter mes­ sage of a risen Savioux’ and the great hymns and anthems that echoed that first Eastex’ morning were sung by the congregations and choirs and joined by Christians throughout the world. Beautiful spring flowers in all their magnifi­ cence were in evidence. The weath­ er for Easter was a little chilly. Students were home from the uni­ versities and there were many fam­ ily re-unions. The hydro went off shortly before the hour of the morn­ ing services and came on after the services were well under way, Caven Pi’esbyteriaxi Church. A fine congregation was present at the morning service in Caven Presbyterian church. With the hyd­ ro being off it was necessary to hold service in the basement. The anthem by the choir was “He Died for Me,” with Grafton Cochrane taking the solo part and Mrs. Sll- lery and Mrs. Whilsmith, a duet. The minister, Rev. Mr. MacLean delivered a splendid Easter message from the text found in 1st Peter, 1 and 3, “Blessed be the God and Fathex' of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy has begotten us again unto a lively hope, by the reswfrAr-Hon of Jesus Christ from the dead.” At the Sunday School Mi’S. Jack Pryde gave an Easter message for the children. Trivitt Memorial diurch. At Trivitt Memorial church Eas­ ter worship began with communion at 8 a.m. followed by an A.Y.P.A. breakfast in the parish hall at 9 a.m. and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Special Easter music featured the morning service. A duet, “Bless This House,” was sung by Mrs. Pearl Wood Murdoch and Dick Howard; a solo, “The Holy City,” •by Alan Elston; “The Resurrection Morn,' choix* with solo part by ston. Rev. Mr. Trumper lxis subject, “Christ, the tion.” James St. United Church. At James St. United church at the morning service the choir under the leadership of Lawrence Wein, presented the cantata, "Victorious King.” Many beautiful plants and. floral offerings in memory of loved ones adorned the pulpit. A short Easter message was given by the Pastor, Rev. A. B. Irwin. Solo parts In the cantata were taken by Miss Jean Beaupre, A. E. Wuerth and Mrs. J. Hodgert; duets by Mrs. E. Creech and Mrs. Hoffman, Walter Cutbush and A. E. Wuerth, Mr. ■Cutbush and Miss Reta Rowe, Misses Margaret Melville and Bar­ bara Dinney, A. E. Wuerth and Mrs. P. McFalls; a 'trio by Messrs. Cut­ bush, Wuerth and E. Lindenfield. At the evening service the anthem was “Christ is Risen.” A quartette, “Lift Up Your Voice,” was sung by Messrs. Cutbush, Wuerth, Wein and Lindenfield. A piano and organ duet was played by Mr. Wein and G. C. Koch. A second Easter mes­ sage was delivered by the pastor. Main St. United Church Easter Sunday was fittingly ob­ served at Main Street church at both the morning and evening ser­ vices, featured Iby Easter music. In the morning the choir sang "Heart and Voices Raise” with solo being taken by Mrs. Norman Hockey; "Lift Up Your Heads Oh Ye Gates” with obligatto solo by Dorothy Davis and "God So Loved the World.” The .minister, Rev. N. J. Woods, took fox' his text; “Have No I Fear.” Eastex’ had rid the world of ' feai’ of death and the fear of de­ ceit. The sacrament of The Lord’s ■Supper was administered at the morning service with a very large attendance. In the Sunday School session Mr. B. W. F. Beavers spoke at an open session on the word "Life.” There were several musical numbers by different Sunday School. In three anthems were the choir, "Hallelujah "When I Survey Cross,” and "Abide parts were taken Ostland and Mr. The theme of the sermon whs "Life After Death.” Beautiful Eastex* flowers adorned the pulpit rostrum. Mrs. A. Y. Willard, the organist and clxoii’ leader, was in charge of the music for the day. and an anthem, ” by the Alan IE1- took for Resurrec- classes of the the evening rendered by to the King,” the Wondrous With Me.” Solo by Mrs. Albert Jack Williams. Mrs. Robt. Gillies and Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Harvey were in London on Good wedding Church of Mrs. Gillies’ Robert Mrs. Friday attending the in Centennial United grandson, Jackson Gillies, son of Phyllis and the late Percy Gillies to Margaret Natanis Moir, of London. •Surviving besides adopted daughter, who spent some also two brothers, Buy or sell, twice ah well, through The Timcs-Advooate Want Ads. NOTICE TO HYDRO CONSUMERS OF 1LDERTON, LUCAN AND AILSA CRAIG DISTRICTS Hydro service will be interrupt­ ed in the Ilderton, Lucan and Ailsa Craig Districts on Sunday, April 13th, 1947, from i2> p.m. to 3:45 p.m. to make repairs on the main feeder from London. H.E.D.a LUCAN iLOa.