HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1947-12-11, Page 1jSeventy-Fpurth Year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 11, 1947 Single Copy 5 cent#
Exeter Area
Wednesday o£Woodham,
Option on Land
Members of the
High School Board
last week paid a visit 'to a number
of high schools seeking informa
tion in connection with the new
high school to be erected in Exe
ter and with a view to engaging
an architect. The plans have now
reached the stage where the De
partment of Education have given
their sanction to secure an archi
tect and draw plans for the new
school. The Board have already se
cured an option on six acres of
land adjoining the school property
to the south where the public
school already own
which will be available for the
new project. The schools visited
last week were Chatham, Ridge
town, Deleware, Aylmer and
Thomas.
three acres
St.
Funeral of Silas Reed
The funeral of the late Silas
Reed took place Fri. afternoon last
week from the R. C. Dinney Fun
eral Home with Rev. H. J. Snell
officiating. The floral tributes were
exceptionally beautiful showing the
esteem in which the deceased was
Messrs.
Sheere,
Bowey
was in
held. The bearers were
Wm. and F. A. May, Frank
Graham Arthur, Jas. P.
and IF. Newton. Interment
the Exeter cemetery. Among those
attending the funeral from a dis
tance were Thomas Handford of
Palmira, Wis., who is still visiting
with his sister; Miss Lillian Hand
ford, of Renfrew; Miss Ritchie, of
London; Mrs. E. Myers, of Lucan;
Mrs, Labelle Phinn and daughter
Margaret, of CTngersoll.
with 24
and in-
for the
i officers
Woodham L.O.L,
Holds Annual Meeting
Woodham L.O.L. 492 held its
annual meeting in the Orange Hall
December 4
members present. Election
stallation of new officers
year 1948 took place. The
as follows: Wr. Master, Bro.
Miller; Immediate Past
Bro. Lloyd Hern; D. M.,
Emerson Paton; Chaplain,
Bro. Oliver Jaques; Rec. Sec., Bro.
Wm. Dickey; Fin. Sec., Bro, Allen
Berry; Treasurer, Bro, Herb Hop
kins, Marshall, Bro, Clifton .Jaques,
1st Lecture, Bro. Harry Squire;
2nd Lecture, Bro. Herb Broom;
1st Committee, Bro. Clarence Swit
zer; 2nd Committee, Bro. George
Davis; 3rd Committee, Bro. John
Watson; 4th Committee, Bro, R.
Switzer; 5th Committee, Bro. Wm.
Elston; Outside Tyler, Bro. Harold
Clark; Inside Tyler, Bro. Herb
Hopkins; Auditors, Bros. C. Camm
and H. Davis. Lodge was closed in
due form. "God Save the King"
was sung and lunch served.
are
James
Master,
Bro.
Stores Open Wednesdays
The stores of Exeter will remain
open each Wednesday from now 'to
Christmas. Christmas falls on
Thursday and the following day,
Boxing Day, has been proclaimed
a public holiday in town.
of Trivitt
a success-
th e Parish
of ladies
Bazaar and Tea
The Ladies Guild
Memorial church 'held
ful bazaar and tea in
Hall. A large number
turned out and the display of
fancy work and home baking was
soon disposed of. A draw on a
chicken was won by Mrs. Canon
James, of Kirkton.
Tabulated R esults of Stephen Township Election
For Reeve 1
Lawson, Elmer ................69
Dalton, James ..................33
Elmer Lawson elected
For Council
Swartz, Roy ,.............,...80
Gill, Willis ......................32
Morrissey, John A...........40
Stanlake, William ..........83
Elected for Council—Willis
For Deputy Reeve
Elected by Acclamation for
Morrissey, Roy
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 •9 Total
58 85 109 32 51 33 39 62 538
40 20 54 74 73 61 29 94 478
by 6 0 of a major!ity.
42 96 153 67 89 61 27 68 683
38 43 58 65 86 87 58 147 614
25 62 124 83 53 76 29 73 565
92 58 48 44 64 33 28 52 502
Gill, John A.Swartz.
Deputy Reeve—Henry C. Beaver.
For Township School Area Trustees
Elected by Acclamation for School Trustees—Ross Love and
Ernest Willard.
Institute .at-
Junior Farmers Hold
Conference at Palmerston
On Saturday last, the executive
officers of the south Huron Junior
Farmers and Junior
tended a conference at the Palmer
ston High School along with the
Junior Farmers and J.I. executives
from the counties of Bruce, Grey,
Perth, North Huron (Clinton),
Wellington, Simcoe and Waterloo.
A very busy day was spent in re
ports of the local county clubs, lec
tures on the duties of officers, pro
per procedure of business meetings
group leadership and social acti
vities. The able instructors for
the day were Mr. T. R. Hilliard
Junior Extension fieldman for On
tario. Mr. Ross
assistant agriculture
for Simcoe and two
onomists, Miss Scott
Dernan. All these people represen
ted the Junior Extension depart
ment. Also on hand was Mr. M.
A. Garland, of the adult education
board.
Beattie,
representa-
linme ec-
and Miss
c-
Store Will Remain Of>en Wednesday Afternoon
A Few Ladies’, Misses’ and Girls’
Christmas Gift Winter Coats
Suggestions
From Our Large Stock
Ties (boxed)
Braces
Gloves
Neck Scarves
Handkerchiefs
Suits — Hats
Overcoats, etc.
For Ladies* and Girls*
Gloves — Dresses — Umbrellas
— Coats — Silk Night Gowns
— Silk Underwear — Belts —
Scarves — Blouses — Skirts —
Handkerchiefs in Boxes — Bed
Spreads — Blankets, etc.
Let Us All Have a Silent
AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES
We are placing on sale this week, at greatly
reduced prices, the balance of our ladies’,
misses’ and girls’ winter coats. We still have a
good range to choose from. These would make
an excellent Christinas gift and are real bar
gains.
Twenty Dozen Pair Men’s All Wool
Diamond Socks
At $2.00 Pair
We were very fortunate in securing another ship
ment o£ these all wool men’s diamond socks.
These are of good quality — smart color com
binations
ing
now
sizes 10%, 11 and 11% at a Sav-
to you of about 75c pair. Get your supply
for Christmas gifts at only $2.00 pair.
Men’s, Youth’s and Boy’s
Winter Overcoats
have a large stock of overcoats for men,
youth’s and boy’s in excellent cloths in colors
of browus, grays, etc. at very reasonable prices.
Also a good range of hats to match.
We
Ladies’ and Misses’ Skirts
Just arrived-another shipment of ladies’ and misses'
fall and winter skirts, new styles and lengths in
plaid and plain materials.
. Guest At Our Tables This Christmas. Britain
Needs Food, A Very Worthy Cause.
Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Surrey Strawberry Jam
Very Special Value, 24 oz. jars Each 43c
Kellogg’s Ail-Bran
Large pkgs........................
Golden Cut Wax Beans
Standard quality, 20 oz. tins ......2 for
Stokeley’s Finest Tomatd Juice
Fancy quality, good buying ...... per tin
Each 24c
27c
12c
Bleached Seedless Raisins
Fresh stock, while they Ias£, per
Tasty Coloured Cheese
Off the piece^ ...
Kel Apple Juice
With the real apple .flavor 20 oz.
Post’s Bran Flakes
With free army goggles, .......2 pkgs. 27c
lb. 29c
per lb. 42c
tin 10c
Your
Superior
Store
District Governor
Visits Exeter Lions
District Governor Lloyd Edig-
hoffer, of Mitchell, paid his offici
al visit to the Exeter Lions club
at their supper meeting at the
Central Hotel Friday evening of
last week. President Ted Davies
was in the chair. It was decided to
donate 25.00 to the Christmas
Seal campaign and to pay 60,00
for a special pair of shoes for a
crippled child in Stephen township.
The honored guest of the evening
was introduced by Lion S. B, Tay
lor and was given the Lions roar
led by Lion H. C.
Edighoffer in his address told of
his visit to the International office
in
the Lions clubs in 1>9 countries of
the world are tabulated.
ship in any service organization is
a challenge. Is it the aim of the
■members to make a living or make
a life? He emphasized friendship,
fellowship and mutual understand
ing. At the close of his address
Lion A. J. Traquair moved a vote
of thanks.
Lions Visit Bayfield
The banquet Friday evening was
the second
for many
Wednesday
members in
ored to Bayfield for a visit with
the Bayfield club at the Little
Inn. The boys were graciously re
ceived by the members of the Bay-
field club and sat down to three
long .banquet tables with the head
table across the front. A splendid
banquet was
twister —
Sweitzer gathered
number of dimes for misdemeanol's
Two draws, one for a turkey and
the other for a box of candy were
both won by Bayfield Lions. First
vice-president, L. Scotchmer of the
Bayfield club, welcomed the visit
ors and turned the program over
to President Ted Davies of the
Exeter club. A barber shop quar
tette comprising, A. E. Wuertli,
Claude Blowes, Don. Hughes and
W. G. Cochrane sang several sel
ections and Don Hughes sang a
solo with G. C. Koch as accompan
ist. Three films on the Exeter
Lions new motion picture projec
tor were shown. Lion Sandy Elliot
expressed the appreciation of the
Exeter club for the splendid hos
pitality and in turn the Exeter
club was thanked for the program.
Baileys Receive Letter
Frpm Buckingham Palace
Baileys’ Florist are naturally
pleased with a letter just re
ceived from Buckingham Palace
in response to a beautiful bouquet
of bronze Mums sent to Princess
Elizabeth by airmail, The letter is
as follows:
Buckingham Palace,
23rd November, 1947.
Baileys’ Florist,
Exeter, Ont., Can.
Dear Sir,
I am desired by the Princess
Elizabeth to express to you and to
ask you to convey to the staff of
Baileys’ Florist, Her Royal High
ness’ most sincere thanks for the
lovely flowers which you so kindly
sent The Princess on her Wedding
Day. Her Royal Highness greatly
appreciated this gesture of good
will, and the beautiful f lowers
gave The Princess very real plea
sure. Signed by the Lady-in-Wait-
ing.
Rivers. Mr.
Chicago where the records of
Member-
banquet of the week
of the members. On
evening twenty-two
a chartered bus mot-
-.7'3 served and the tail
assisted by Lion A. J.
in a goodly
Undergoes Operation
Mr. Win. Chambers underwent
an operation in Victoria Hospital
Friday of last week and is getting
along as well as can be expected.
Dies in London
Mrs. Richard Treble, a former
resident of Exeter whose maiden
name was Ida Ann Flynn, died at
her home 284% Simcoe Street,
London, Saturday in her 68th year.
She moved to London 27 years ago
from Exeter. Surviving, in addition
to her husband, are two sisters,
Mrs. George (Violet) Brownlee,
Seaforth; and Mrs. George (Flos
sie) Lovell, London; and
brothers, Ernest Flynn, London;
Egbert Flynn, Cleeves, Sask.; and
Rus'sell Flynn, Sarnia. Interment
took place from the Oatman fun
eral home Tuesday afternoon with
interment in Woodland Cemetery.
Rev. Brook Addresses
Bible Class Meeting
The annual meeting of the Com
rades Bible Class of James Street
Sunday School was held in the
church on Friday evening last.
More than fifty members and
friends attended. A sing song of
favorite hymns was begun at 8
o’clock with Mr. Cook leading.
Rev. H. Snell occupied the chair.
Reports were presented by the sec
retary-treasurer, Mr. Hugh Love,
stating that more than $5 0 had
been received with three more Sun
days to hear from. This money
goes into the general S.S. fund for
class supplies. Mrs. Wes Johns,
convenor of the Missionary and M.
Fund, stated that more than $5 8
had been received. This has since
been increased to over $70. Mrs.
Wm. Welsh, convenor of the Flow
er and Expense Fund, has a bal
ance of over $|1!2 on hand. Mr.
Snell spoke words of praise and en
couragement for the year's work.
The nominating committee brought
in the following slate of officers
for the ensuing year: Honorary
president, Wm. Cook; president,
Wm. Welsh; 1st vice-president,
Wm. Pybus; 2nd vice-president,
Rev. C. W. Down; 3rd vice-presi
dent, Mrs. W. Witmer; secretary
treasurer, Mr. A. Rundle; assistant
Mr. Anderson. Rev, R. A. Brook,
of Hensail, was the guest ‘speaker
of the evening and brought a very
timely and profitable message on
"What the Church stands for in
this changing world.” A very
hearty vote of thanks was extended
Mr. Brook by Rev. Mr. Down and
seconded by Mrs. L. Taylor. The
Supt. of the S.S., Mr. Hubert Jones
brought greetings from the school
and emphasized that consecration
be given the larger place in our
lives. Marie Hodgson gave a very
fine recitation entitled "How Joe
Became a Choir Boy.” Marlyn Bis
sett favored with a piano solo, well
played, and a chorus by numbers
of the class closed the program
after which coffee and sandwiches
were served. At the conclusion of
the lunch Mrs. Lloyd Taylor was
asked to explain the Co-Operative
Group Hospitalization Plan. Much
interest was shown and it was
planned that the class get together
again at an early date to go more
fully into the details of this organ-
'ization.
three
Election Results
Ailsa Craig
Reeve—Fred J. McLeod (131),
Charles Morden (86)
Council—(Four elected) Charles
Garrod (187), E. C. Thorton (143)
Ray Norris (137), Earl Rees (101)
Robert Parrott (98), Harry Potter
(59).
School Board (three elected) E.
Gale (158)» Harvey Smith (131),
Douglas McLean (80). Gilbert
Cockswortli (76), John Reed (62).
Grand Rond
Trustees—.(Three elected) John
Man ore (102), Harman Gill (85)
A. Bossenberry (74), J, W. Holt
(71), L. Mason. (66).
Funeral of Thomas Hackney
The funeral of the late Thomas
Hackney took place Thursday of
last week from the Hopper-Hockey
Funeral Chapel with Rev. H. J.
Mahoney officiating. The bearers
Were Messrs. Arthur and Fred cole,
Andrew Houston^ Reg. Allan, Frank
Bruce and David Miller. Interment
took place in tire Exeter cemetery.
Junior Farmers Hold
Christmas Meeting
The Christmas meeting of the
South Huron Junior Farmers was
held in the Exeter arena Dec. 3rd
with a very good attendance. Ken
neth Hern, club president, was in
the chair for the boys’ meeting.
The roll call was answered by nam
ing your favorite job on ‘the farm.
Discussion on the possibility of
some of the members attending the
short course which is to be held at
the University of Western Ontario
early in January was held. Follow
ing the business Dr. Jose, of Kirk
ton, guest speaker for the evening,
gave a very interesting topic along
the lines of good citizenship. The
boys adjourned for a joint meeting
With the Junior Institute.
The joint meeting opened with
‘O Canada”. Miss Lois Ford was
Madam chairlady for the evening.
Following a short sing song a pro
gram was held. Miss Margaret Don-
gall played a piano solo followed by
a quartette of boys, Ken. Hem, Har
ry Hern, Cliff Jaques and Jim Row-
cliffe. It was decided that the ex
ecutive officers attend a Junior
Farmer and Junior Institute confer
ence the following Saturday, Dec.
6th. Norma Knight played a short
musical interlude on the piano. The
guest speaker for the joint meeting
was Rev. Mr. Snell, of James St.
United church, who gave a very fine
talk about the opportunities await
ing farm youth of to-day. A recrea
tion period followed and a delicious
lunch, including home-made Xmas,
candy was served. 93 members were
present.
Ci of Ci Hears Address on
Canada’s Roll in the Empire
Sitting down to a banquet th'ar
reminded one of old times the Exe
ter Chamber of Commerce got
away to a good start for the first
annual meeting of the organization
held in the Town Hall Thursday
evening of last week. The caterers
were the ladles of 'the Eastern
Star and the menu was jellied
chicken, scalloped potatoes, cab
bage salad, various relishes, apple
pie, cheese and coffee. A sing song
with G. .C. Koch at the piano was
led by A. J, Sweitzer. The blessing
wag asked by Rev. H. J. Snell.
Seated at the head table and in
troduced by Chas. S. MacNaughton
were Messrs, Norman Miller, of
Goderich; A. D. Robertson, of Mit
chell; E. D. Bell, A. O. Elliot,
president; R. Jas. Gunn, of Sar
nia; Dr. R. Hobbs Taylor, B, W.
Tuckey, Wm, Chong, of Sarnia;
and E. Jordon, of Mitchell. Greet
ings were brought from the. Mit
chell C. of C. by A. D. Roberston
and E. .Jordon and from the God
erich Board of Trade by J. Thorpe*
In the president’s report A. O.
Elliot pointed out that the various
committees had been active during
the year and had received splendid
co-operation from the municipal ,
Council. They assisted in a Christ
mas entertainment for the child
ren; assisted with Federation of
Agriculture Field Day; made sev
eral suggestions for municipal
betterment now being carried out
such as snow removal from the
Main street; additional housing
and plans for a hospital.
The treasurer’s report showed a
paid membership of 114 and re
ceipts of $570. Expenditures
amounted to $316.94 leaving a
balance of $258.06.
The guest speaker for .the even
ing was Mr. Jas. Gunn, editor of
the Canadian Observer, Sarnia. He
was introduced by Mr. E. D. Bell.
Mr. Gunn spoke on Canada’s roll
in the British Commonwealth and
our duty, as he saw it, in interna
tional affairs. He said that there
is a spirit and outlook abroad that
might very well tear apart our
Canadian nationalism. There is a
lack of national spirit and a
thought only of how much we pur
selves might be benefitted. We ad
vocate the things that we as
individuals want, policies that are
sectional and selfish without a
proper national outlook. As busin
ess men we should realize the fact
that to-day there is a political
clash. Socialism is half way on to
Communism. In England the Soci
alist cry was take from the rich,
and give to the poor. Their attacks
were on public men and public in
stitutions. When they came to pow
er they found there were no rich
in England.
The speaker said that there were
millions of decent people in Ger
many but they sat back complac
ently and one day they woke up to
find they had lost their democratic
way of living. In Canada free en
terprise and Christian ’ principles
have been the foundations upon
which we have built a democracy
marked with progress and the
building of a great nation. There
are those who advocate a system
that would tear up the basis on
which our whole democracy is
built. As individuals we have our
place, influence and responsibility
in maintaining our democratic way
Of life.
A vote of appreciation was ten
dered the speaker by J. M. South-
Cott. A vote of thanks to the
Eastern Star ladies for the splen
did banquet was proposed by .Dr-
H. Oowen and Mrs. Traquair, the
Worthy Matron replied. Chas. Loft
a baritone singer, from Ilderton,
favored with several selections
during the evening. J. H. Hendry
and J. P. Bowey were appointed
auditors.
The report of the nominating
committee was presented by J. H.
Hendry and the following officers
for 1948 were duly elected: presi
dent, E. D. Bell; 1st vice-president,
W. G. Cochrane; 2nd vice-presi
dent. C. S. MacNaughton: secre
tary, J. P. Bowey; treasurer,
Arthur Fraser; directors, Andy
Snelgrove, A. J. Sweitzer, J. B.
Pryde, F* A. May, Wm. EUering-
ton, P. Dearing and C. M. Farrow.
To Play in W.O.A.A.
Team representatives of the dis
trict Cyclone Hockey League met
in the Exeter Town Hall, Monday
night and decided to enter the
W.O.A.A, loop. It is expected to
have a similar grouping as in last
year's Cyclone League with teams
from the Airport, Grand Bend,
Dashwood, Hensail, Lucan, Exeter,
and possibly Zurich. B. W. Tuck-
ey, of Exeter, last year’s Cyclone
League president was appointed
convenor of the new group.
Plan on a Silent Guest
At Your Christmas Table
The Exeter Branch of the Can
adian Legion, in order to raise
funds for the sending of Food
Parcels for Britain, are sponsor
ing a Silent Guest at the Christ
mas table of everyone throughout
this district. As we as 'Canadians
sit down to a sumptuous Christ
mas dinner we are asked to con
template the less fortunate of
Great Britain and to make a dona
tion of an amount at least suffic
ient to provide a meal for an
unseen guest. Circulars are being
mailed, Donations will be received
at the Bank of Montreal or the
Times-Advocate.
B. D. Fields Heads
A. F. & A. M. Lodge
Lebanon Forest Lodge, A.F. & A.
M. held their regular election of of
ficers Monday evening and present
ed nine newly raised Master Masons
with their aprons. A very fine ad
dress on the Apron was given by
Bro. Thos. Chapman, Huron lodge,
Hensall. V. Wor. Bros. T. Pryde and
W. W. Taman addressed the mem
bers receiving the aprons. A tur
key barbeque lunch was served at
the close. The officers elected are;
W.M., W. Bro. B. D. Field Sr. W.,
Bro. K. Hodgins; Jr. W., Bro. R. E.
Pooley; Chap. W. Bro. G. W, Law-
son; Treas., V. W. Bro .W. W. Ta
man; Secy., W. Bro. A. E. Buswell.
Installation of officers will be held
in a joint installation meeting at
Irving Lodge, Lucan, on Dec. 27th,
Huron Presbytery Hears
Lord’s Day Violated
Huron Presbytery met in Caven
United Church, Winthrop, with
Rev. Wm. Mair presiding.
In an opening address Rev.
George W. Webber, General Secre
tary of the Lord’s Day Alliance
of Canada, said that concession
aires had violated the Lord’s Day
Act at some of the summer resorts
one of which was Grand Bend, in
Huron county. He also stated that
certain athletic clubs were agita
ting for an open Sunday, with a
view to financial gain. *
Rev. Anson C. Moorhouse of
Toronto demonstrated the use of
records and sound films in mission
ary work. Presbytery decided to
purchase a set of records, and
give full support to the Mission
ary Education Committee, in pro
moting the use of sound films in
Huron.
Presbytery sustained a call to
Rev. S. H. Drenton of Ethel, from
Londesboro charge, at a salary of
$2,200 a year, four weeks’ holi
days, and moving expenses paid.
Rev. H. C. Wilson was appointed
temporary chairman of Ethel
charge during the vacancy.
Consent was granted to the trus
tees of Orange Hill United Church
to sell the church shed for $400.
In St. Joseph’s Hospital
Miss June Cutting was taken to
St. Joseph’s Hospital Monday after
noon and was operated on Tuesday
morning for appendicitis.
New Chairs at Town Hall
The Municipal Council have pur
chased one huntlerd new leather
upholstered folding chairs for use
in the Town Hall. The Council de
serve a great deal of credit this
year for putting the hall in a cred
itable shape.
Badly Burned
Miss Barbara Harness, daughter
of Mi\ and Mrs. Er H. Harnes, who
is employed in London, was called
to Ft. William Saturday owing to
■a serious accident which befell Mr.
K. Armstrong, Varna, an employee
of the Poole Adhesive Co. Ft. Wil
liam* Mr. Armstrong is a chemist
and an explosion took place which
badly burned him about the face.
Full details of the accident have not
been received.
Transferred to Essex
Mr. Pat O’Conner, who has been
employed with the Exeter Rural
Hydro for several years has been
transferred to the Essex Rural
Operation area. Mr, O’Conner dur
ing the past summer built a home
in Exeter and then sold it and
since then has been living at Grand
Bend. He has moved his family to
Essex.
i The Times-Advocate would great
ly appreciate receiving display ad-i vertlsing copy by Monday noon.
At Mayo Clinic
Dr, Harry Seldon, of Rochester,
N.Y., and Mrs. Jackson, of Kings*
ton, were here the forepart of the
week owing to the Illness of their
mother Mrs. R. G. Seldon, Mr. and
Mrs, Seldon accompanied their son
Harry back to Rochester, where
Mrs. Seldon will be treated at the
Mayo Clinic, *