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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1947-07-10, Page 1Single Copy $ centsSeventy^Fourth Year i i High School Boarci representatives of councils of Exeter, Hensail and Usborne addition to the near during the EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JULY 10 th, 1947 Elaine Kernick, iRosalie iMack, Kenneth Moir, Hugh Parsons, r Pooley, a sites be ceensider- by the H.S. H.S. in pupils enrolled term. Entrance Results of Students From District Public Schools * » r i t t EXETER Betty Allison, Gloria ’•Appleton. Nancy Armstrong, Sheila Bailey, Clare Balkwill, Joe Blommaert, Andrew Blommaert, Claudette Blowes, Margaret Bray, Gordon .Bush, Kenneth Campbell, Glenn ’Campbell, Bob Coates, 'Leona Dav ey, Lois Ducklow, Tom Haley, Le- Roy Harrison, Raymond Luck, Betty McDougall, Douglas Murray, nu6u Dolores Pfaff, Dorothy Douglas Rivers, Alma Sillery, Lil lian Stire, Orland Taylor, Lorna Taylor, Wayne Tuckey, Bob Wade, Ronald Walker, Gilbert Witmer. Passed under Regulation 10-5— Yvonne Smith. DASHWOOD Audrey Bestard, Elaine Margaret Gill, Williaih Gill, bara Hartman, Joyce Haugh, Alexander Love, Ruby Audrey Page, James L. Peachey, Marilyn Pfaff, Max Tiedeman, Al ma Turnbull, 11am O, Zimmer. Erecting Temporary Bridge The work of erecting a tempor ary bridge on Highway 83, 3 miles west of Exeter, to take care of the traffic while a new bridge is being erected, is now well under way. Luby & Luby, Dublin, are builders. This is the first step towards re building the three bridges between Exeter and Dashwood and also of the paving of the road, the con tract for which has been let to the Storms Construction Company, of Toronto. The road is to be widened, land for this purpose being pur chased from ..the farmers. Hydro and telephone lines will be moved back. There will be considerable fill at the narrow strip connecting the two bridges at Sodom. Gill, Bar- John Miller, Ronald Wein, Willert, Theresa HENS ALL Adkins, Donald Wil- Mary Bell, Dick, Diva Mac- Jean McClinchey, Thomas Volland. Donald Gladys Chapman, Douglas Eileen Kelly, ’Donna Lemmon, Love, (Robert Love, Ronald Kinnon, George MacLeod, McAllister, Virginia Bruce Moir, Douglas Moir, Peters, Lily Schultz, Keith WINGHELSEA Muriel Roy Ford, Harris, Coward’, Billie Marilyn Betty Bailey, Walter Creery, Gilfillan, Ernest Hern, Kathleen Johns, Mary Ogden, Aldeen Pym, June Sinclair, Benita Smith, Ruth Whalen. ZURICH Jeanne Mercedes Bedard, Berna- dine Bedard, Piere 'Cantin, Ellis Charrette, Helene Marie Farwell, Alice Maybelle Forrester, Barbara Anne Gascho, Elaine Geiger, John Frederick Haberer, Ronald George Heimrich, John Hendv4'.k, Earl I-Iorner, Glen Herbert Need, Dennis Overholt, Gerard Rau, Grace Regier, 2, Mother and Child injured in Crash Mrs. Carrie McLean, of JR.R. Kippen, and her three-year-old son, Henry Anderson McLean, suffered facial abrasions Monday night when the car which Mrs. McLean road and pole. The into dark- but service is believed was driving, left the crashed into a hydro crash plunged the area ness for several hours, was resumed later. It the steering gear of the car broke, causing the driver to lose control. Police investigated. The two in jured were treated at the scene by Dr. E. Paterson, of Lucan. They were later allowed to go to their home. The accident occurred on No 4 highway. Wallace Edward Rose, Myles James Uttley. Passed under Regulation William Merner. BAYFIELD Grace Apfelbeck, George Gerald .Bell, Ethel Blair, Castle,, Barbara McConnell, Porter, jack Proctor, Norma Stur geon, Betty Jean Talbot, Clifford Talbot, Grant Webster. 10-6 Beatty, Ronald Anna able Cloths PLASTIC—-ON SALE Good Size Size range of colors and patterns. 51" x 54". Reg. price $2.50 On Sale $1.95 each 52" x 67". Reg. price $3.00 On Sale $2.35 each RAYON AND COTTON Odd lines, size 54" x 58". Reg. Price $4.00. On Sale $2.95 each LUNCHEON CLOTHS Line white pure Irish linen, beautifully em broidered „86" x 36". Reg. Price $4.50. On Sale $3.25 each ,y Ladies’ Plastic Aprons Reg. price 60c On Sale 49c each Blue Denim The first we have had for some time. Good quality at 55c yard Summer Wash Dress Goods Several good patterns to choose from. Reg. $1.00. Clearing at 79c yard Rev. H. J. Snell Inducted at James Street On Friday evening last Rev. H, J. Snell was inducted into the pastorate of the James St. United church. Rev. Wm, Mair, chairman of Presbytery, presided and gave the charge to the minister. Rev. C. W. Down led in prayer, Rev. Mr. Stanway, of Brucefield, gave the charge to the congregation. Mr. Stanway stated that both pastor and congregations have their duties to perform. A congregation should not demand so much of a pastor’s time that he has not the time to study and to think. Without the support of his congregation a pastor cannot do effective work and at times when problems arise he needs those in whom he can confide. He regretted that the evening service in many churches is falling into the background. While a pastor is thought of as priest he is also a servant of the church in the midst of his people. Rev. Mr. Mair in addressing the minister emphasized the importance of simplicity in preaching and that sermons should not be lengthly. It is important that a pastor gets to know his people and be ever mind ful of the sick. He should be him self and not a copyist. The minister is an ambassador of Christ and should let his light so shine. He concluded with a verse from a hymn “Take -time to tbe holy, the world rushes on, Speud much time in sec ret with Jesus alone.” A quartette was sung by Mrs. T. Coates, Miss Reta Rowe, Mrs. C. Hoffman and Mrs, P. McFalls. At the conclusion of the address es 'Mr. Mair and Mr. Down conduct ed the induction service and Snell closed the service with benediction. Following the induction the gjegation adjourned to the school room where Mr. and Mrs. Snell were introduced to those present by J. H. Jones and Mrs. T. Coates. The ladies of the W.A. served lunch and a social hour was enjoyed. The Municipal Council of the Village of Exeter held its regular meeting in the Town Hall with Reeve Tuckey and councillors Al lison and SwePzer present. The minutes of the last, regular meeting of June 16 and of the special meet ing of June 22 were read and ad opted on the motions of Council lors Sweitzer and Allison. Communications were read and dealt with as follows: County of Huron re County Rate. Filed. Department of Planning re In dustry. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Sweitzer and Allison that this communication be turned over to the Chamber of Commerce for attention. Wartime Housing Ltd., re septic tanks. Filed. Wartime ‘Housing Ltd,, re revised plan for housing layout. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Allison and Sweitzer that Revised Plan 0-18 for Exeter Project No. 1 be confirmed. Huron County Federation of Ag riculture re Field Day. Clerk to re ply. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Sweitzer that tenders be called for the con struction of the Wein Drain. All tenders to be in the hands of the Clerk by July 12 at 6 p.m. Councillor Allison reported that it would be necessary trees at Dump Grounds widen road and erect matter was left in his Complaints were and Allison Zurich Doctor Weds To Reside in Holland The marriage took place in Deer Park United Church, Toronto, on Friday of last week of Miss Eleanor Irwin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Arthur B« Irwin, Toronto, to Dr, Frederick William Hess, of Zurich, son of Mr, and Mrs, Andrew F, Hess, the ceremony being perform ed by Rev. Douglas E. Bradford. The bride, given in marriage by ner father, wore an ivory slipper satin gown, the three folds below the waistline falling into a very full graceful train, and carried a cas cade of white roses. Jean Waters, the maid of honor, and Elsie Protn- roe and Eileen Smyth, bridesmaids, were dressed alike in coral faille crepe with drop shoulders and full skirts, and carried matching bou quets of blue carnations. Best man was Mr. Quimby Hess. Paul Hess and Dr. W, D. Smith ushered. At the reception the bride’s mother wore a sea-foam green dress with a corsage of yellow roses, while the groom's mother wore a pale blue dress with deep pink roses. The groom is a former student of the Exeter High School and he and his bride are leaving for Amster dam, Holland, to reside. Possible 400 Pupil H.S. One hundred and one pupils in the Exeter District High School Area have passed their entrance to H.S. examinations and a.ll will be prospective students at the Exeter 300 past On Thursday evening of last week a reconvened meeting of the Exeter Area together with the municipal Stephen, Hay, met at the school, together with H.S. inspector .Gray and Mr. Duf fin, of the Ontario Dept, of Edu-* cation and P.S. inspectors Kincaid and Staples. Previous to the meeting an in formal discussion took place as to the advisability of enlarging tho present the erection t building on a resentatives of cation seemed building and looked over and ed at a future Area Board. Assembling in Mr. the con- Changes of property owners re ported by W. C. Pearce are; the house of A. Pauli, Andrew street, to A. Dixon, possession in August; 100 acre farm of Mrs. Chas. Aid worth, Hay Twp., to N. Kleinfeldt, immediate possession. Floral D ish Towels Reg'. 60c - On Sale 49c each Reg. 75c - On Sale 59c each Flannelette Sheets Get your while we white, and supply for next winter have them. Pink and blue and white. $2.25 each Misses’ Su mmer Suits 2 only, sizes 14 and 16; a real nice cloth; light blue shades. Reg. $17. To Clear in a Hurry $12.95 each Boys* Play Suits Boys’ 2-piece Jersey play suits, 2 to 6 year sizes. Reg. $1.35. To Clear at 98c Suit Draperies, Curtain Hets We have just had a shipment of these lines at very attractive prices. Men’s, Ladies' and Children’s Bathing Suits. We have a good stock to select from. Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday Green Gage or Lombard Plums Choice quality, 20 oz. tins .......2 for 27c Kellogg’s Cornflakes Oven-fresh, 8 oz. pkgs............... each 8c Catelli’s Cooked Spaghetti 20 oz. tins ................................ 2 for 25c Catelli’s Readicut Macaroni Or spaghetti, 16 oz< pkgs......... each 10c Phone 32 I Clark’s Mushroom Soup Extra value, 10 oz. tins .......... 2 for 15c Soda Biscuits Crother’s or McCormick’s, 1 lb. bag 17c Hunt’s Tomato Sauce Spanish style, special value ... 2 tins 19c Old Potatoes, good stock Limited supply, per bag $2.00; per lb, 3c f &M/I YourMay “ to remove in order to fence. The hands. received ‘burning of refuse in the Village. Commissioner Norry was instructed to look into the matter. Councillor Allison was instruct ed to secure sand for children’s sand box to be placed in Park. Councillor Sweitzer box built. Building permits were for by the following and granted on the motion of Councillors Allison and Sweitzer. C North house, house, vating renovating, W. garage, E. Andrew. Roads and Bridges Committee re ported work to commence on side walks in near future. The following accounts were read ; and ordered paid on the motion of j Councillors Sweitzer and Allison: j Fred Huxtable, installing mower, etc., $42.87; W. H. Hodgson, Liab ility Prem., 145.00; Huron Lumber Co., tile and labor, Weip Drain I 87.50; Huron Lumber Co., hauling! tile and telephone, Wein Drain I 22.40; Huron County, hospitaliza tion 63.35; Exeter District High School Board, share of recreational director’s salary 400.00; Exeter P.U.C., hydro 251.01; Exeter P.U.C. waterworks 3 62.02; Hilt. Laing, gas and oil, 23.31; Bailey’s Florists plants 2.30; T. R. Durand, painting sign 2.50; E. Lindenfield, shovels, etc. 6.90; British American Oil Co. i gas 1.21; Twp. of Usborne, grading streets 54.00; Municipal World, supplies, 2.34. Relief Accounts: Cook’s Grocery 12,00; R. G. Seldon & Son 8.00; Chambers and Darling 4.50; Jones & May 12.00; James Bowey Herb. Broom 4.50; Exeter’ Dairy 8.50. Work Sheet: John Stire, 2 nights watchman, Farm Federation Field Day 10.00; Ralph Batten, 2 men, 2 nights, watchmen, 20.00; John Stire, labor, drains 64.44, garbage 16.02; Ger ald Cornish, drains 48.89, garbage 18.76; Wm. Laverty, drains 49.74, garbage 20.16; Sidney Stire, drains 12.48, garbage 4.14; Edgar Ma- whinney, drains 43.34; Walter Penrose, drains 19.67; Richard Davis, cleaning streets 65.90. All motions were carried. Ad journment on the motion of Coun cillor Allison. C. V. Pickard, Clerk. re Victoria to have applied H. Thain, house, Huron St.; J, G, Wliilsmith, W. Andrew; E. J. Wells, S. Gidley; Fred Cole, reno- store front; David Kestle, Carling; A. Dixon, During rain after could Mr. Union Services This Month in James Street The firs: of the union services between Main St. and James -St. United congregations was held last Sunday conducted *by Rev. FI. J. Snell, the newly inducted pastor into James St. church. Service was held in the morning only, the eve ning services having been withdrawn for the summer. Mr. Snell in his inaugural sermon paid a splendid tribute to the ministers who had preceded him. The theme of his sermon was “Recollections of Jesus." He spoke of Christ as a mail of praver, as a man of action who went about doing good and of his supreme sacrifice upon the cross sins, very hour and service before the people, part. During the delay Mrs. Snell were able to meet many of the members of the congrega- supreme for the redemption of all our Mrs. George Taylor sang acceptable solo, of service a heavy it was some time a the fell the de- and Bowl at Goderich At the Purity Flour Doubles bowling tournament in Goderich on July 1st W, H. Pollen and Ulric Snell won all four games and were tied for second place, Dies of Injuries Received in Accident On Monday of last week, June 30 th, two cars collided on No. 4 Highway, about two miles north of Exeter, and as a result of injuries received Mrs. Flora Graham, of Byron, age 67, passed away at 6 a.m. the following morning in Vic toria Hospital, London, where she was removed following the accident. T. D. McColl, of 30 2 Wellington Road, London, was travelling south with two passengers, Mrs. Graham and Mrs. Myrtle Atkinson, aged 62, also of Byron, when their car collided almost head-on with a car driven by Kenneth Prouse, of God erich. Mr. McColl, aged 34, sus tained a bruised back and suffer ed from shock. Mrs. Atkinson re ceived cuts and bruises and two fractures of the pelvis. Mr. Prouse, who was motoring north, had a •bruised, back and suffered ‘from shock. John Spain, a passenger in 1 the Prouse car, was slightly cut. ! Both cars were very badly damaged and were brought to the T. Coates garage. Dr. Milner was called and I had the occupants of the McColl | car removed to hospital in London. I The accident was investigated by | Constable J. Ferguson. An inquest will be held at a date to be set. Main St. Honors Former Pastor On Saturday evening, July 5th, a group representing Main Street Church congregation met at the parsonage and presented Mr. and Mrs. Woods with a gift of money in a beautiful billfold. The Recording Steward, W. G. Medd, read an ad dress of appreciation and good wish es and Mrs. W. Martin made the presentation. Mr. and Mrs. Woods feelingly replied appreciation not only for the gift but also for the kindness of the Main Street people during the years of their ministry here. expressing their I Property Transfer Mr. Arthur Fraser, of town, has purchased the residence of Dr. Milner on Ann Street. Dr. Milner, who has purchased the practice of Dr. Doyle, will be moving into his new home immediately. Dr. and Mrs. Doyle and Patricia left the forepart of the week for Brigden. Pea Harvest Commences The pea pack has started at the Exeter 'branch of Canadian ’Can* ners. Owing to the early wet weath er the crop is below normal. Many of the peas got a good start but rotted out owing to the rains. Baby Suffocates The sympathy of the community is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lamport, of Stephen township, in the tragic loss of their infant daughter, Faye Aldonna, which took place early Tuesday morning. Mrs. Lamport, whose maiden name was June Clarke, had arose as usual, fed her baby leaving it in bed as she went about her work. When she returned a short time later she was shocked to find that the child had turned over on its stomach and smothered to death. Dr. Milner was immediately called j would he taken in the five muni- and he in turn summoned the cor oner Dr. Dunlop. The baby was nine weeks old having been -born May 1st. The funeral Wednesday morn ing was held from the Hopper- Hockey by Rev. minister Church. high school building, of an entirely , new site. The ’ the Dept, of to favor several will date Ol’ new rep- Edu- .new were home econ-the omics room of the H.S. Mr. Duffin outlined the methods of financing the new undertaking. If a vote of the ratepayers was necessary it cipalities simultaniously and the result of the combined votes would determine the issue. Mr. Gray out lined better The to be one of the most forward thinking in the county and has taken the leadership in the matter of school areas, the area having an equalized assessment of $13,- 000,000 so that the cost when the provincial grants are taken into consideration should not be over burdensome on any municipality However, there was discussion on a formula for the proportioning of the costs between the various municipalities. It was expressed that under the equalized assessment that Exeter was not bearing sufficient of the cost in view of the advantage to be deriv ed from a school in the commun ity and also on the number of pupils attending. An adjournment was made for the councils to meet separately and discuss the situation and on reassembling Reeve Tuckey, on be half of the Village of Exeter of fered to increase their allotment from 10 to 17 percent or an in crease of 70 per cent as indicated by the equalized assessment. How- . an agreement could not be at 7:30 p.m. !reach®d although the margins of present. TheI difference was not great and it is read and adopted’ih°P®d to 1)6 ironed out in the near it was moved j ^u^,re- ... a.,, and seconded Tae uew A-rea Board are shap- by Mr. C. A. Cann that the rate for i,av’ non-resident pupils be $3.50 month for a 10-montli school . retroactive to Sept. 1, 19 46. Car-j ried. The property committee reported that Mr. Ernest Knowles and sons had opened up the drains around the school and all drains were now in working order. The chairman expressed his gratitude to the prop erty committee for their prompt j attention to this matter. 1 The property committee were ad vised to advertise the hay on the school grounds for sale. The agent for Gestetner Co. was present and offered a used machine for $65.00 with a two-year guar antee. It was moved by Mr. W. Seldon and seconded Russell that machine Carried. Principal’s report: roll 189; teaching days 19; average attendance 182. Mrs. Gertrude Ham ilton taught seven days for Mrs. Grace Armstrong who had been ill. The final tests were held and the reports forwarded to parents. The school garden had been planted. Pictures of an educational nature were shown by the Federation of Agriculture. A successful picnic had been held on June 26th and pre sentations were made to the two members of the staff who were leaving. A number of accounts were or dered paid on the motion of Mr. C. A. Cann arid seconded by Mrs. Marion Sanders. Carried. Mrs. Marion -Sanders moved ad journment. funeral chapel conducted Hahn, the newly inducted into the Crediton United the needs of the area for H.S. accommodation. Exeter Area is considered Struck by Limb Mrs. John Willis, who is past her 90 th year, narrowly escaped a serious injury while out walking Thursday evening of last week. She had been out visiting with a neighbor and while returning to t*he home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hookey accompanied by Mrs. Hook ey, part of an old branch of a tree weighing about 25 pounds, fell and struck Mrs. Willis on the shoulder knocking her to the ground. She was returned to the Hookey home and Dr. Milner wa.s called. For tunately no bones were broken but Mrs. Willis suffered from shock and for several days was confined to the home. Publ ic School Board The regular meeting of Exeter Public School Board the was___ -___ ____ __held in the office of W. H, Hodgson}®}'®^ Thursday, June 26th, All members were minutes were 1__ After some discussion by Mr. R. E. Russell pei’ year considerable r j ing engaged Mr. Ness, of Allen- jdale, as a shop specialist and Mr: , of Hagersville, as agri- i culture specialist. j ------------------------------------------ Gr by Mr. R. E. be purchased. Contract Let For Erection of Forty-Two Wartime Houses Everything is now in order for Wartime Housing Limited to pro ceed at once with the erection of forty-two houses in Exeter. We understand the contract has been let by Wartime Housing Limited to a reliable building firm. The Exeter Council at its meeting Monday night approved a revised plan and have purchased twenty acres of land from Mrs. J, Snell for* $5,* 500 together with lots from A. E. Buswell, C. Brintnell and Lloyd Taylor. The new plan calls for the erec tion of 17 2-bedroom houses, 2>2 3-bedroom houses and 3 4-bedroom houses at a cost of from $4,000 to $5,000 each, The rents will be $22, $26 and $30 a month controlled by Wartime Housing. Returned ser vicemen with families Will have the preference of renting and may pur* number on a desire, the land to build extend their Honor Newly-Weds On Friday evening, July 4th, friends and neighbors gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Mjpir to honor the recent bride and groom, Mr. and Mrs. Ron. Hamilton, (nee Marion Kernick) of Toronto, with a kitchen shower. Community singing began the program follow ed by a reading by Mrs. Arthur Rundle, “Caleb’s Courtship”. Mrs. Garnet Frayne gave several violin selections accompanied on the piano by Elaine Kernick. Two con tests of unusual interest were con ducted by Mrs. ®. Mitchell and Mrs. A. Moir. Miss ’Shirley Moir gave a reading called “An Auction Sale.” Elaine Kernick sang a song entitled “A Frog He Went A Courtin’.” Many beautiful and useful gifts were presented to the bride and groom through an imitation post office. Marion expressed her ap preciation and thanks and a dainty lunch was served at the close of the evening and best wishes were- extended to the happy couple. 4 chase later if they so Exeter is to provide septic tanks and also necessary roads and hydro and waterworks lines. The houses will fee built in four blocks on the west side of town. Anne the Snell Bros., w o.....;be extended from Carling street | Nirs, west to the C.N.R, right-of-way. A new street, a continuation of Marl borough street, will be opened for two blocks running from street north. Several houses erected on Huron street on cant property east of the tracks, this is all level land and should make a very tine subdivi sion. At least 7000 square feet of land are required for each resi dence. It is expected that some of the houses will be available late this fall. and the Street, which is opposite & Co. garage will j Thames Road Farm Forum Holds Picnic (By Tham.es Road Correspondent) The South Thames Road Farm Forum Group held their annual picnic at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Hodgert on Friday evening, July 4 with thirty present. After a bounteous supper of strawberries, cake and ice-cream held on the lawn, the evening was spent in a scrub sports, follows eanor i Hodgert j Allen. slipper scramble,I and ' Ping Huron will be the W railway softball game and ether the results of which are aa races, young ladies, Hunkin;, young men, married ladies, Mrs, Cliff married men, Jim Hodgert;1 Wilfred Hunkin. Dorothy McNaughton; drop clothes pins in milk bottle, Jack Stewart; ’ Wilfred Hunkin| Hodgert candy; Hodgert and Ivan Stewart, kicking the slipper, Ross Hodgert ladies kicking the slipper. Jack Stewart. The place and date of the .next picnic will be decided , at the final meeting of next win* ter’s group discussions. El* Reg: race wheelbarrow . and Rosa children’s scramble for three-legged race-Reg men Mrs; There is no substitute for* news- paper advertising, « «« i