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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1947-05-08, Page 1Seventy-Fourth Year 1 EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 8th, 1947 I* Single Copy 5 cents Kids Test Skill In Alley Contest The Exexter public school schol­ ars staged a marble ox* alley tour­ nament Saturday morning on the grounds around the public library. It "was the first tournament of the kind to be staged in Exeter by the Exetex* Recreational Council under the direction of the recreational director, Mr. Art. Campbell. It is hoped to make it an annual affair. Great interest was demonstrated by the youngsters as they rattled the marbles in their pockets and com­ peted for the honors. There were three groups, an open group for the girls, a junior* and senior grout) for the boys. Each group was divid­ ed into smaller* groups and elimina­ tion games played until six winners were declared in each group. Prizes ranging from awarded. The at 10 a.m. and 1 The winners 10 contestants, Mary Ford, Anix Crocker, Margaret Blanchard, Lorna Taylor and Jean Taylor. 'Senior* boys (11 to 14), 12 con­ testants, Bill Maybe, Edward Hun- ter-iDuvar, James Sturgis, George Snell, Pat. Hennessey, Gordon Bush. Junior* Boys (under* 11), 19 con­ testants, Russel Brintnell, Charles Parsons, Roy Turnbull, Peter Cow­ en, Jack Snell and Beverley Stur­ gis. 75c to 15c were tournament started lasted until noon. were: Girls open, , Mary McKnight, Celebrates 83rd Birthday Mr. George Easterbrook, Huron i Street, celebrated his 83rd birthday on Sunday, May 3rd at his home with his children, Miss Phoebe Easterbrook, at home, Mrs. Velma Lee and hex* two sons, Billie, of Thorndale, Mr. Clarence Lee and family, Marie and Jack, of London. Mr. Easterbrook, who has been ill and not enjoying the best of health fox* some time, was able to be up and enjoy the celebration with his family. He was remember­ ed with very suitable gifts from the visitors and was so pleased to have the children with another birthday. The Psalmist says: Three score and -ten Is span of life for mortal And when one reaches 83, He surely must be .blessed And when such man is , mind, A genial soul of wondrous kind, We all with one accord do pray Fox* many returns of his Natal day. Jack and1 and Mrs. , Darline, him for man,1 by Thee, keen of Returns From the West Misses Pearl Cann and Jennie Jolly returned home last week af­ ter six weeks holidays in Western Canada visiting with friends relatives in Satskatcliewan. and To Attend Council of Nurses Miss Laurene Zurbrigg, nurse­ in-training at Victoria Hospital has been chosen to attend the national Council of Nurses held in Atlantic City next Inter- to be week. Discuss New School deputation from the To A School Board of the Exeter district have an appointment Saturday with the Department of Education in To­ ronto in reference to plans fox* a new high school. High Teachers Meet in Exeter A meeting of the executive the South-Huron Women Teachers’ Federation was held in Exeter on May 1. The president, Miss Marion Forbes, and the secretary-treasurer, Miss Margaret Taylor, pointed delegates to the Convention being held in Public School, London, on It was suggested at the that each unit have regular month­ ly meetings and that some educa­ tional project be undertaken. These meetings should be made interest­ ing by debates and special speak­ ers. Teachers are urged to make plans now .to hold Educational Week this comin of were ap- Regional Ryerson May 10. meeting All-Out Campaign for British Flood V ictims This community is going all-out in a great drive next week foi* clothing, food and cash in connec­ tion with the Ontario British Flood Relief Canxpaign. Usborne township council in conjunction with the Us­ borne township school area will make their collection through the schools, the Thames Road church, and at the Township Hall. Stephen Council met Monday evening and appointed canvassers for all of the concessions of the township and also of the Police villages. In Exetex* the citizens are requested to bring their donations to the Town Hall and arrangements have been made fox* packing. Cash contributions may be left with C. V. Pickard, J. P. Bowey the Bank of Montreal or the Times-Advocate. Anyone un­ able to delivex* parcel please con­ tact either of the above and a -truck will call. The need is urgent. Please read the various advts. in connec­ tion appearing in this issue. Engage New Teacher The Exeter School Trustees engaged Miss Jean Qann, daughtex* of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Cann, of Us- •borne, as a member of the teaching staff. Miss Cann is a graduate of London .Normal and the salary is $1500. iMiss Mary Laing and Miss Margaret Taylor, members of the present staff, have tendered their resignations. have Crediton Man Loses Finger Mr. Edgar Penhale while work­ ing -at Smith's sawmill Tuesday had the misfortune to lose the in-, dex finger of his left hand when it came in contact with a circular saw. Ed was working in a pit and was getting out when his hand came in contact with the saw. He was attended by Dr. Dunlop. Mr. Wm. Mason, of Grand Bend is ill Joseph’s Hospital, London. Council Notes The regular meeting of the Municipal Council of the Village of Exeter was held Monday, May Sth, in tlxe Town Hall with Reeve Tuckey and Councillors Allison, Caldwell, Cochrane and Sweitzer present. Group Captain Lister, O.C. at the Centralia Airport, was present at the request of Reeve Tuckey. The Group Captain gave information to Council in regard to amount of housing likely to he required by airport personnel. Mr. Geo. Taylox* waited on coun­ cil on behalf of Exeter Co-Opera- tiye asking permission to place two directing signs. Permission was granted on the motion of Council­ lors Caldwell and Sweitzer. Signs to be erected under the supervision of Commissioner Norry. Dr. Fletcher, M.O.H., waited on Council on behalf of the Board of Health. The Medical Officer of Health advised that Village By- Laws in regard to henneries, pig­ geries and horse barns be revised. It was decided to review such By- Laws at a future meeting. The Minutes of the last regular meeting of April 21 and the special meeting of April 28th were read and adopted on the motion of Coun­ cillors Caldwell and Sweitzer. Communications were read and dealt with as follows: Ontario British Flood Relief Campaign, re campaign; filed. Community Welfare Council, re conference; filed. Association of Ontario Mayors and Reeves, re conference; filed. Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation re Wartime Housing. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Sweitzer and Cochrane that the Clerk be instructed to write Wartime Housing Ltd., advising them to have their engineer come and survey available properties. Department of Highways, re Highway Improvement Act; tabled. Ontario Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation, re grant. It was moved and seconded by Coun­ cillors Allison and Cochrane that a grant of $100.00 be made to the Foundation. Recreational Council, re Recrea­ tional Director’s salary. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Caldwell and Allison that Council’s proposed division of Recreational Director’s Salary be accepted. Recreational Council, re repre­ sentative to Recreational Park Board; filed. Affiliated Arts, referred to Rec­ reational Committee. Property Committee reported sat­ isfactory collection of garbage. Fen­ cing has been secured. Dump to be fenced as soon as possible. Armstrong, Anderson & Co. have commenced their survey of the Vil­ lage in regard to present drains and to prepare estimates on a sew­ erage system. By-Law No. 6, 19 47 to establish Athletic Field was given its third and final reading on the motion of Councillors Caldwell and Alli­ son. The third reading was accepted and the By-Law finally passed on the motion of Councillors Sweitzer and Cochrane. By-Law No. 7, 1947 re Hair­ dressing and Beauty Parlors was given its first and second reading on the motion of Councillors Coch­ rane and Sweitzer. Further consid­ eration of the By-Law was laid over to the next meeting on the motion of Councillors Cochrane and Sweit­zer. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Allison and Caldwell that the following appointments be made to the Exeter .Community Rec­ reational Park Board: Turf Club, Frank Taylor; Recreational Coun­ cil, Elmer Bell; E.D.H.S. Board, to be named; Agricultural Society, Preston Dearing, Nelson Stanlake; Municipal Council, Aaron J. Sweit­ zer, Wm. G. Cochrane. The Clerk was instructed to place notice warning dog owners that no dogs shall run at large in the Vil­ lage after May 1 and that By-Law covering same will be enforced. Insurance on the new municipal truck, including P.L. & P.D., Col­ lision, Fire and Theft was placed with Dominion of Canada General, through W. C. Pearce at a premium of $80.01 on the motion of Coun­ cillors Sweitzer and Caldwell. The following applications for building permits were granted on the motion of Councillors Allison and Sweitzer. Edward Hunter- Duvar, house on John St.; J. A. Traquair, house on John St.; Wm. K. Higgins, house on Seniox* St.; Clifford Blansliard, addition to house on Mill St.; Rowland Mac- Aulay, house on Sanders St.; Percy Hewitt, rebuilding wood shed; Don­ ald J. Miller, addition to house on Carling St.; Harold L. Sturgis, re­ converting residence to give more accommodation. Application of Canadian Legion, Nelson Statton and Ernest Davis were held over fox* further Informa­ tion. Tlxe following accounts were read and ordered paid on the motion of Councillors Sweitzer and Caldwell* A. O. Elliot, truck, short frame, license $1,533.50; W. J. Passmore, School Board Receives Half Prov incial Loan The treasurer of the High School Board of the Exeter Ris- trict last week received a cheque from the Department of Educatioxx the last “the first Toronto, for $21,000 with notation that the grants for yeax* amounted cheque received being­ payment for This came as prise to the and they were requests from concerned. The was fox' a rate of 2.5 mills on the equalized assessment and since re­ ceiving the grant from the depart­ ment the amount has been reduc­ ed to 1.7 mills which will be good news to the taxpayers. to $42,000, the the amount; agreeable sur- School Board to revise their municipalities request half an High able the original forth the govern- this information prepare estimates Red Cross Notes Fx*xday, May 9th, Packing Day, the last one until fall; will every­ one try to have ALL articles in by 3 p.m. in the Legion rooms. An open meeting of the Cross was held last week, 28th in the Trivitt Memorial ish Hall. There was a fair attend­ ance and Mrs. W. E. Middleton, president, was in the chair. Rev. M. A. Hunt opened the meeting with a prayer. ^Aftex* reports on the sewing and knitting, several musi­ cal numbers were presented. A piano duet by Joan and Pat Hopper, a reading by Anna Bx*ock and a solo by Mrs. Thos. Coates. Reports from two of the four delegates to the annual convention in Toronto were then given. Mrs. A. Rundle reported on the Blood Donor Service to be started in On­ tario by September, 19 47. The On­ tario Government is contributing $100,000 fox* a building in Toronto and $10,000 per year fox* its up­ keep. British Columbia is the first province to get under way in its Blood Donor Service because (build­ ings are already available there. Miss Ruth Skinner reported on the work of the Outpost Hospitals, swimming and water safety and the work of the Wlomen’s Work Com­ mittee. The coming British flood relief campaign was discussed. The Ex­ eter Branch will assist as individu­ als in any way possible, this is not a Red Cross undertaking. The Red Cross quota of $3000 in the past canvass has been exceeded and stands at $3430.17 at present. A vote of thanks was extended to all who contributed to the eve­ ning’s success. The meeting with the National Anthem. Red April Par- Report Enjoyable Trip to Florida Mr, G, S. Howard and daughter Evelyn, of Toronto, together with Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Hess, of Hen­ sail, most The Thursday from a Florida, through Ky., returned enjoyable .trip to route followed was Cincinnati,» Ohio, Louisville, and two places where President Lincoln had lived. They visited the Mammoth Cave, Ky. where they walked through the subterr­ anean -caverns, saw all the strange lock formations and had a boat­ ride on a lake over ,a hundred feet underground. They followed south through Nashville, Tenn, and At­ lanta, Ga„ to .Florida where or* ange and grapefruit groves can be seen for miles and miles. An un­ usual fact is that the blossom and fruit appeal* on the trees at the same time. The fallen fruit lies on the ground as apples do here and they are ploughed into the ground Calls were made at -St. Petersburg and Tampa. Then they crossed the Everglades in Southern Florida by the Tamiami Trail to Miami. A canal goes along ,the road and it was filled with tropical plants and animals. From Miami where they stayed a few days? they mot­ored to Key West, u the most southerly point of United States which is linked to the mainland by a series of causeways connecting the various keys. The longest of the 37 bridges crossed was 7 miles. It was a .very scenic drive with the Atlantic on one side and the Gulf of Mexico on the other. .There the people rexnarked about their very cold winter when the temperature dropped to 56 degrees. On the return trip they visited the famous Cypress Gardens at Winter Haven and the ,Bok Sing­ ing Towei* they heard the five from could water deep. Studios, usual interest fox* from 200 port­ holes of its three decks .fish could be seen at various levels. At feed­ ing time a diver -fed the turtles, sharks, etc. At .the surface por­ poises jumped their full length out of the water for fish. The most scenic drive on the re­ turn trip was through the Smoky Mountains between North Carolina and Tennessee. An altitude of 5,045 feet was reached over con­ tinuous hairpin curves. At - Knox­ ville they visited the Norris .Dam which controls watei* system. Each state typical crops. Kentucky were covered with seed beds of tobacco protected from the sun by white cotton. In Tennessee dead sugar cane and cotton stalks could be seen. These are destroyed only when they are preparing the ground for the next crop. Georgia had its orchards of peaches and pecan nuts. In many States the highways were made beautiful by planting flowers and shrubs. Well equipped x'oadside picnic, added to the convenience tourist. The total mileage was 4,200. E.D.H.S. Board The May meeting of the High School Board was held in the Home Economics room on Tuesday evening, May 5. All members were present except E. Chambers. The minutes of the April meet­ ing were read and approved. A question regarding the response to the Budget letter led to the discus­ sion of the Budget amendment. R N. Creech read a letter from Mr. Duffin setting ment grant. With it was possible to more accurately. It was moved by E. L. Mickle and seconded by E. R. Hopper that the Budget plan of April 1 be re­ scinded and that a new Budget be adopted on the basis of llf.70 mills on the equalized assessment. The municipalities concerned to be ad-* vised of the change by the Secre­ tary. Carried. The Secretary was instructed to rendex* an account to the Public Library Board for 62.50 for equip­ ment from the new building which was used in fitting the Primary Room in the 'Public Library. The appointment of delegates to the Convention of the Associated High School Boards was left over until the next meeting. M!oved by E. R. Hopper and sec­ onded by J. McAllister that this Board accept the arrangement of the Recreational Committee for the payment of Mr. A. H. Camp­ bell’s salary. Carried. Moved by E. R. Hopper and onded by J. H. Jones that Board suggest the name of A. Morgan as their representative the Municipal Park Board. Carried. The Secretary-Treasurer was structed to repay the loan made by the Council with the interest curred. The report of Inspectors Gray and dis- closed Four Injured in Automobile Accident Miss Velma Webster, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Win. Webster, of Exeter Noi'th, is seriously ill in Victoria Hospital, London, suffer­ ing from ,a fractured spine receiv­ ed in an auto accident early Fri­ day morning of last week. Carson Matte, driver .of the wrecked cax* suffered several fractured ribs. Gordon Kirk is in hospital with a badly fractured elbow and Wm. Harvey is suffering from a bad eontussion of the spine and pelvis. We undei’stand that the accident happened about two and a half miles north of Exetex* when some­ thing ing geax* of an old driving and the car took ditch and struck a pole. The jured were attended by Dr. Mil­ ner. Constable Frank Taylor inves­ tigated. at Lake Wales where 5 Carillon for forty- At Silver Springs bottom in the it was minutes. a glass be seen though The aquarium Marineland, l boat fish s very clear thirty feet at Marine was of un- the Tennessee River in­ Parents Entertained of the Lodge clean. 'Clerk. seemed to have its Sheltered places in conducted hy Mr, The farm of 150 LeRoy Ford, , Hilton Ford, May 2nd. Rev. of Brampton that the Ad Coun« places of the covered double friend brides- a cor* Madgett covered The ground at ■wet and seeding annual Cadet Inspection 'will place on Wednesday morning, 28. at 9.30. Lieut. J. E. Mal- of Headquarters will take the sec- this W. on summer. Re­ issued for the Students standing for April open the legal teaching day s of the Mrs. Farrow continued to went "wrong with .the steer­ car they were to the in-in- Cash and and McClellan was read cussed at some length. The Principal’s report was read. The school was 116 month, supply for Mr. Wilson. The latter was reported much improved in health but his doctor had recom­ mended a rest until port cards have been Easter examinations, obtain a satisfactory be freed for Farm Labour on 2*3. Commencement exercises whd will May will be held on tlxe evening of May 27. The take May one salute. The Commercial Inspector paid his annual visit and made some suggestions. Mrs. Palmer, the Vocational Guidance Inspector, had also visited the office to out­ line a program for next year. Some equipment was necessary for Recreation Department. Per J. H. Jones and G. Hess the report be accepted and supplies procured. Carried. Per A. W. Morgan and J. McAl­ lister that the accounts be passed as read. Carried. A Delegation was appointed to visit the Department of Education in regard to building plans. Adjournment at 1.30 a.m. E. D. Howey, Secretary By Scouts an d Cubs District Commissioner Firth, London, paid a visit to the Boy Scouts and the Wolf Cubs at a in the Town Hall evening of last week at the parents and a few guests. An interest- was put on with both newly-appointed Scout Buswell was invested i as were i Brock, Tom Sterling Ince, joint meeting Friday which friends were ing program groups. The Master Ted by .Mr. Firth Scouts: Tom Bob Hern, McFalls and Douglas Murray. Wolf Cubs tion Margaret Melville. six new Easton; Elmer The are under the direc- of Misses Jean Brock and 150-Acre Farm Brings $9,200 Mr. Geo. Link held a successful auction sale of his farm, farm stock and implements Thursday afternoon of last week Frank Taylor. acres on the 15th concession of Stephen Township was purchased by John B. Turnbull, son of Mr. Max Turnbull, of the Blue Water High­ way for the sum of $9,200. Calves sold for $40 and $42 and cows from $140 to $190. A hay loader sold for $257 and a bean scuffler for $100. Wins Fifth Prize Congratulations are extended to Vernon Heywood, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Heywood as winner of fifth prize in the Robin Hood Oats Amateur Art Contest, age group 6 years and under. Vernon received a cash donation of $5.00. Jones & May who sold the rolled oats also received a* donation of $5.00. Survey Being Made Engineers from Armstrong, An­ derson & Co., are now engaged in making a survey of the drains of Exeter and compiling information in reference to a sewerage system. This firm has been engaged in in­ stalling the sewerage system at Clinton. door, lock and installing, Town Hall 11.40; Huron Lumber Co., tile and hauling 7 8.00; Exeter Dist. Co-Op., fence and posts 29.25; Twp. of Us- borne, grading streets 58.50; Foote & Rafuse, audit 1946 250.00; C. V. Pickard, Casualty Co., fire truck premium 45.25; Miss L. Jeckell, Treas., Exeter Library Board, part grant 400.00; Relief: Southcott Bros., groceries 12.00; R. G. Seldon & Son, fuel 10.00; Darling, meat 4.50; groceries 12.00; Jas 10.00; Herb. Broom, Lee Learn, milk 8.50; John Stire, labor 54 Cornish, labobr 41.SO; labor 25.20; Andrew Blaumert, re­ moving snow 16.80; Wm. Laverty, labor 21.38; Richard Davis, ing streets 26.20. All motions were carried, journment on the motion of cillor Allison. C. V. Pickard, Chambers & Jones & May, Bowey, fuel meat 5.00: Work Sheet: 00; Gerald Ray Smith, Rain Delays Seeding Heavy rains .over the week-end have caused an added serious de­ lay in seeding operations that are already well the Thames was a fall of day morning roof-tops, is quite days off. behind schedule. In Road district there snow early Wednes- that covered the present several Initiated Into Samaritan Twenty-seven members of Exeter I.O.O.F. motored to London Friday evening last in a chartered bus and were initiated into the mysteries and privileges of the Samaritan Lodge. The members were sponsor­ ed by 'Samaritan Clark Fisher. The degree was exemplified foy the of­ ficers and members of the Brant­ ford Lodge. Ford-Myers Mr. and Mrs. Frank .Brierley wish to announce the marriage of •their niece, Beverley Maxine Myers, daughter of Elmex* E. Myers and the late Mrs. Myers, of High River, Alberta, to Howard son of Mr. and Mrs. of Exeter, on Friday, John A. McDermid, United Church officiated. The bride chose suit • wore only strand Miss maid, sage was took to and visited with relatives ill Ex­ eter and vicinity on Sunday. They will reside in Brampton, fox* her wedding a dove gray with black accessories and a corsage of pink roses. Her orament was I of pearls. Lauretta JDalzell, wore a suit a Her , as and of pink roses. Carl j. best man. The happy couple a short honeymoon to Toron*