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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1948-02-05, Page 1•EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 5th, 1948Seventy-Fifth Year Single Copy 6 cents Hensail, Kippen Churches Hold Annual Hensall United (Hensall Correspondent) The annual meeting of the Hensall United church. ,was held ■on Friday evening at 6.30 p,m in the form of a Pot Luck sup-, per, with a splendid attendance and evei-yone enjoyed a good social time together. The meet­ ing opened with a sing-song led by Rev. R. A, Brook with Miss Greta Lammie at the ,piano. The devotional 1 Corinthians, Chap­ ter 13 was read followed by prayer by Rev. Brook who also gave a short address on ,how the church had progressed dur­ ing the past year. The secretary Mr. James McAllister read the minutes of the last meeting. The Young People’s Union re­ port was read by Miss Dorothy McNaughton showing an in­ crease over 1946. Mr. Fred Ap­ pleby pang a solo “Down in Tennesee”. Mrs. Appleby ac­ companied at the piano. Mr. James McAllister gave the re­ port of the Session and Mr. El­ gin Shortt gave the Sunday School report. A vote of thanks was extended to Mr. Edison Forrest who resigned after be­ ing Superintendent of the Sun­ day .School for 6 years. Mr. El­ gin Shortt was appointed .Sup­ erintendent. Miss M. Ellis gave a splendid reading entitled “As A Grain of Mustard Seed’’. Miss Gladys Luker gave the re­ port .of the Evening Auxiliary. Mrs. Brook gave the Mission Band report and Miss Ellis gave the Baby Band report. Mrs. E. Geiger gave a splendid report for the W.M.S. Miss Greta Lammie favored with sev­ eral violin selections accompan­ ied by Miss Gladys Luker at the piano. Miss Katie Scott gave ,the report of the W.A. which show­ ed a balance on hand. Mrs. Hess gave the report of the Flower Fund showing that 30 boxes had been sent to shut-ins Mrs. F. Appleby favored with a piano instrumental. Mr. G. M. Drysdale gave the auditors and treasurer’s report. Mr. Drysdale also read a letter stating the White Gifts given in December had been sent to’.London, Eng­ land. Mr. Oliver Rowcliffe read the nominating report for the year. Mr. Jarvis Horton being accepted as an elder in the church. It was suggested a name plate be put on the front of the church. Rev and Mrs Brook were called upon while Miss Katie Scott read an ad­ dress thanking them fox* their faithful work during the ten years they have been ,in Hen­ sail, Mrs. Hess and Miss Ellis made the presentation of a purse of money to Rev. Brook and a basket of flowers to Mrs. Brook. Rev. Brook made a fit­ ting reply in a few well chosen words. The meeting closed with the benediction. Kippen St. Andrew’s 1 (Kippen Correspondent) The Congregation of St. An­ drew’s United Church held 'their annual meeting on Friday even­ ing last with a good attendance. Reports were read by the trea­ surers of the various organiza­ tions and showed a very suc­ cessful year. The church trea­ surer’s report showed that all obligations had been met and that tire books closed with a substantial balance. Four mem­ bers were added to the Board of Managers, being Duncan Coo­ per, Arthur Finlayson, Orville Workman and R. M. Peck. A social hour followed the business and a lovely lunch was served by the ladies. Meetings Dr. and Mrs. F. W. Hess have landed in Amsterdam, Holland, where the doctor is taking a post graduate course at the Queen Wilhelmina Hospital in that city. Crediton Carnival Successful Event (Crediton Correspondent) A gay and colorful time was celebrated on Friday evening when the first carnival of the season was held on the Crediton rink. The ice was in excellent condition as the participants skimmed the surface to the music- provided by the newly acquired Public Address system. The judges for the evening were Mrs. Kerr, Mrs. Greb, Messrs. Ed Chambers and W. Schwartz, with Rev. Reuber as master of ceremonies. Following are the names of winners: best skating couple, Elaine Fahrner and Paul Schenk; best dressed couple, Mrs. G. Heideman and Miss Margaret Ratz; best comic couple, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hey, best dressed lady, Jeannette Schenk; best dressed man, Mr. Albert Gaiser; best dressed comic, Clare Schwartz; best dressed girl under 12, Judy Hal- ward; best dressed boy under 12, Eugene Willard; girls’ race, 12 and under, Labelle Hill, Jeannette Beaver, Mary Gunn; men’s free for all, Howard Hol- word, Gordon Haist, Clare Den- oxnme; ladies’ free for all, Grace Gaiser, Jeannette Schenk, Del- ores Schenk; boys’ race, 12 and under, Ervin Ford, Terry Wade, Russell Beaver; oldest person on ice, Mr. Philip Hollinger; youngest person on ice, Marlene King. John M. Bell One of the oldest residents of the Hensall district, John M. Bell, died Saturday at his home in his 8 7 th year. His death was attributed to a heart condition. A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bell, prominent pioneer residents of the community, he was born in Hay Township, and was widely known. He was a member of Carmel Presbyterian Church. Surviving is one broth­ er, William M. Bell. A private funeral service was held from the home of his nephew, Stew­ art Bell Tuesday afternoon with Rev. P. A. Ferguson officiating. Burial was in Hensall Union Cemetery. Choir Entertained (Dashwood Correspondent) On Friday evening the choir of Zion Lutheran church were entertained at ,the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Restemayer to a social evening. Following the regular choir rehearsal the an­ nual meeting was held with the re-election of ail officers. Mrs. Elgin Merner was re-elected as director. The pastor, Rev. L. Higenell and the director brief­ ly addressed the group. Later progressive games were played and a delicious lunch was ser­ ved by the hostess A shower for Mrs. John Mc­ Dougall, nee Margaret Norris, was held at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Norris, of Cromarty, Wednesday ■evening. Progressive euchre was played after which Helen Lam- ■ond read an address and gifts were carried in by Celia Norris and Joyce McLaren. Lunch was served. Falls from Hay Loft, Suffers Pa in Ful I njury (Crediton Correspondent) Mr. Wm. Ratz suffered a iniinful accident a week ago while working in the barn on his farm on the Goshen Line. Mr, Ratz was in the' act Of de­ pending from the hay mow when the ladder slipped and he fell a distance of 16 feet to the floor. Luckily his assistant, Chester Glanville, was in the barn at the time and although having previously only once driven a car, was able to bring Mr, Ratz to his home in Credi­ ton, where he was found to be badly* bruised but fortunately no bones were broken. His many friends are glad to know he is improving satisfactorily and trust he will soon be completely restored. Hensall Girl Guides Mark Anniversary Marking the anniversary of the organization of the Girl Guides in Hensall a “flying up’’ ceremony was held in the pub­ lic school when two of the Brownies were presented with their wings and welcomed into the Guides. Captain Edith Bell spoke briefly on “Why I am a Guide’’ explaining the aims and purposes of guiding. Mothers oh Guides and Brownies attended the ceremony when Marlene Petsky and Orion Stephen were received as .guides, A program was presented by Brownies in their “fairy ring’’ directed by Browp Owl Helen Farquhar. Twelve Guides who received 1st year stars included Elaine Beer, Lois Henderson, Orion Stephen, Gertrude Bell, Marie Boyd, Shir­ ley Flynn, Ruth Alexander, Bet­ ty Moir, Betty Smale, Ann Hil­ debrandt, Lieut. Jenny Jolly and Capt. Edith Bell. Those taking part in the program were Lois Henderson, Orion Stephen, Gert­ rude Bell and' Audrey Walsh. Refreshments were served. Mr. Art Willert was in Lon­ don Tuesday where he inter­viewed a representative1 of the Workman’s Compensation Board In reference to his right arm, injured in an accident almost two years ago. It was in April 1946 that Mr, Willert received injuries -to his arm and he has never had the proper u,se of it since, HON. FARQUHAR OLIVER — Leader of the Liberal Party in Ontario, who has addressed a numbei’ of meetings in the rid­ ing and who will speak at a Rally in Exeter on Friday, Feb­ ruary 13th. Sunday School Teachers Banquet The teachers and officers of James Street United Church Sunday School, together with their wives or husbands, sat down to a delightful banquet in the church parlors Friday evening of last week, the occa­ sion being the annual meeting. Hot turkey sandwiches with green peas were followed by cake and ice cream with coffee. A sing song was enjoyed led by Mr. Lawrence Wein. An instru­ mental solo was played by Miss Francis Taylox* and a solo was sung by Miss Helen Shapton. Miss Ardys McFalls gave an in­ teresting reading and the pas­ tor, Rev. R. J. Snell, gave a short inspirational address. Mr. J. H. Jones was re-elected as superintendent and all teachers and officers re-appointed. Mr. Jones expressed his appreciation of the loyalty of the staff and in turn Mr. Clarence Down moved a vote of thanks fox* the splendid leadership given by Mr. Jones. The financial report, read by the secretary, S. B. Taylor, showed that $260.00 had been raised for missions and there was a substantial balance in the treasury. Takes Prominent Part in Nurserymen’s Meeting The following item will be of interest to our Dashwood read­ ers. It was taken from the Bowmanville Statesman and Mrs. Scott, whose husband is referr­ ed to, is the former Ruth Kleinstiver. “In a recent news exchange we learn that the Brookdale- Kingsway nurserymen of Bow­ manville took a prominent part in the proceedings of the annual convention of' the Ohio State ■Nurserymen’s Association held in Columbus, Ohio. It is one of the largest conventions of its kind in America and the pro­ gram takes up an entire week. “Billed as one of the chief speakers at the convention, Nor­ man J. Scott, B.S.A., M.Sc., manager of Brookdale-Kingsway was accompanied by his fore- man-propagationist Andy Lunne- mann who has long been asso­ ciated with the firm. Mr. Scott’s I address was reported in the Ohio press.’’ Reub en N. Sh ier The death of Reuben N. Shier, of Kirkton, occurred in Victoria Hospital, London early Thursday, morning, January 29, where he had been a patient about two days. He had been seriously ill the past week. A lifelong resident of Blanshard township he was in his 82nd year. He retired from farming about two years ago. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs Adam Shier. His wife, the form­ er Sarah June Hazelwood, pre­ deceased him four years ago. He was a member of the Kirk­ ton United Church. Surviving are two brothers, Samuel, of St. Marys, and Albert, Kitchen­ er; three sisters, Mrs. Sarah Kirk, Sask., Mrs. David Hazel­ wood, Kirkton and Miss Eliza­ beth Shier, Kirkton. The funer­ al took place from the Kirkton United Church 'Saturday after­ noon with Rev. W. D. Goodger officiating. Interment was in Kirkton Union cemetery. Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. John Thomson will observe their 50th wedding anniversary on Monday, the 9th of February and, will be pleased ■to see any of their friends from 3 to 5 o’clock in the afternoon ■and from 7 to 10 o’clock in the evening, Council Briefs The Municipal Council of the Village of lExeter met in the Town Hall on February 2, 1948 with Councillors Caldwell, Al­ lison, Cochrane and Sweitzer present. In the absence of the Reeve Councillor Sweitzer occupied the chair on the motion of Coch­ rane and Caldwell. The minutes of the last regular meeting of Jan. 12 were read and adopted. Communications were read and dealt with as follows; Mr. J. Hubert Jones, re .res­ ignation as representative of the Exeter District High School Board. It was moved and sec­ onded by Allison and Caldwell that Mr. Jones’ resignation be accepted with regret. Clerk to write letter of appreciation for services rendered in the past. The appointment of a new rep­ resentative was laid over to the next meeting. Salvation Army, re Grant, Laid over to next meeting. Chamber of Commerce, re sewerage system. .Clerk to reply. Ontario Good Roads Assoc., re convention, Feb. 24 th and 25th. Laid over to next meeting. Dept, of Health, re Shapton Drain. Filed. Bell Telephone Co., re instal­ lations. This matter was left in the hands of the Reeve. Building Permit was granted to Mr. Harold Beaver to erect a refreshment booth on the mo­ tion of Cochrane and Allison. Carried. W. G. Cochrane, Chairman Exeter Recreational Council, re Recreational Director’s contract. Laid over to next meeting. Exeter Public School Trustee Board, re Grant. $2,000.00. Pay­ ment made on the motion of Sweitzer and Cochrane. Mr. Wm. C. Pearce, Tax Col lector waited on the Council and reported outstanding 19 47 taxes in the amount of $296.90. Mr. Pearce .also reported pre­ paid taxes amounting to 6,500.- 00 paid. The following accounts were read and ordered paid on the motion, of Cochrane and Cald­ well: C. V/ Pickard, Births, Marriages and .Leaths, state­ ment, 72.25; Elmer D. Bell, Bond Premium, 8.00; Roofers Supply Co., snowfence and posts 81.70; Toronto Stop-Fire Reg’d, 1 refil and fire extinguisher, 4 2.00; Ontario Municipal Assoc, fee membership 19 48, 5.00; Hil­ ton Laing, gas and oil, truck and tractor, 3 6.61; Municipal World, 8 sub., 16.00: H. Bier- ing, coal, T. Hall, 76.80; Ed. Lindenfield, Bal. account, 2.20; Bell Telephone Co., J. Norry account, 2.'05; Exeter Public School Trustee Bd., Grant, 2,- 000.00. . Relief: Learn and McDonald, ' milk, 10.00; Seldon, R. G. and Son, fuel, 28.00; Chambers and Darling, meat, 6.0'0; Jas. Bow- ey, fuel, 13.00; Harvey’s Groc­ ery, .groceries, 14.00; H. Bier- ling, coal, 11.25; Cook’s Groc­ ery. groceries, 12.00. Time Sheet: John Stire, lab­ or at Hamilton Drain, 4.14; Edward Coombes, labor at Ham­ ilton Drain, 3.54; Gerald Corn­ ish, with snowplow and garbage collection, 54.67; Edgar Maw- hinney, labor at snowfence and garbage collection, 28.5S; Sam Grainger, labor at snowfence and garbage collection, 27.08. All motions were carried. Ad­ journment on the motion of Councillor Allison. C. V. Pickard, Clerk Ninety-Second Birthday Congratulations to Mrs. Mary Brock, of town, who on Wed­ nesday, February 4th, observed her 9 2nd birthday. Passes Away in Saskatoon Hospital Word has been received in Exeter of the death of Mr. Charles Northcott, of Melfort, Saskatchewan, who passed away in the Saskatoon Hospital on Thursday, January 29th in his 70th year. Deceased had been ill since the middle of Septem­ ber. Born in Hay Township, he was a son of the late Roger and Mrs. Northcott. He was united in marriage with Alma Brooks who predeceased him in 1930. Thirty years a.go they moved to the west, settling at Melfort. Since that time Mr. Northcott visited here on sever­ al Occasions, Surviving .is one daughter, Mrs. Win. Clift, of Melfort and four sons, Reginald, Elmore, Gordon and Wilfred, all of the Melfort district; also, five brothers, Joseph, James, of B.C.; Frank, of Watford, Wil­ fred, of Melfort, and William, of Hay Township; .also, three sisters, Mrs. James Bagshaw, of Tuxford, Sask., Mrs. Chester Rowe and Mrs. Cecil Rowe, of Hay. Interment took place at Melfort. PREMIER GEORGE DREW — who will wind up the Progres­ sive-Conservative Campaign in Huron at a Rally in Goderich, Friday, February 13th. Discuss Plans For Seed Fair The Huron Crop Improve­ ment Association of 'directors met in the agricultural office, Clinton last week to discuss the annual seed fair. Harry Strang, of Exeter, the president, was .chairman. LeRoy G. Brown, the secretary, read the minutes of the last meeting and the correspondence, It was decided to affiliate with the Huron Federation of Agriculture for the Crop Im­ provement Association. . The seed fair was planned and discussed. It was decided to leave the location of the fair to the president and secre­ tary. The project committee was appointed as follows: Harry Sturdy Auburn, .chairman Harry Strang, Exeter,' Dick Proctor, Brussels, Elmer Robertson, God­ erich, Russel Bolton, Dublin, Alvin Bettles, Bayfield, W. R. Dougall, Hensall, L. G. Brown, Clinton. The fair will be held on Sat­ urday, March 13. It is hoped to have the C.I. gymnasium at Clinton for the location. The prize list and location will be announced soon. Friends H onour Parr Line Couple A delightful evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Smith of the Parr Line Tuesday evening, January 27th, when neighbours and friends met to honor their daughter Norma, a bride-elect of early February, and to present hex’ with a miscellaneous1 show­ er. Owing to road condition, many from the Parr Line and Hensall were unable to be pre­ sent. Contests were enjoyed and a sing-song with Miss Ellen Love at the piano. The guest of honor was asked to sit in a beautifully decorated chaix* un­ der an archway, when a lovely wagon, decorated in color schemes of pink and white was drawn in by Marlene Richardson and laden with many beautiful and useful gifts. The address was read by Miss Elda Reichert. A most delicious luncheon was served. Norma was, until re­ cently on the staff of the local Bell Telephone. The address is as follows: Dear Norma: We are pleased to join with you to-night to mark what is without doubt the greatest event in your life on your approach­ ing marriage. Norma, you have grown up in our midst and have always been a jolly companion and true friend. We are going to miss that familiar “Number, Please’’, and "Sorry, it is busy’., but we are glad that you will not be too far away and we hope that you and Donald will join us in our future gatherings. We wish you both so much happiness that will extend over all the many years of your fu­ ture life together.. May your troubles be few, joys many, and may your "Ship of Matrimony” have smooth sailing all the way. Along with our good wishes we ask you to accept these gifts on behalf of your friends and neighbours. Congratulations are due to Mr. Thomas Elliott who on Wed­ nesday, February 4th, celebrated his 85tli birthday. Groundhog Sees Shadow Monday was ‘Groundhog Day* and, if Mr. Groundhog was out about noon, he would possibly have seen his shadow. Most of the day Was cloudy with little signs of sunshine. According to the old legend, he has topped back into bed for another six weeks. Disastrous Fire Wipes Out Local Woodworking Mill The subscription list of the Exeter Times-Advocate has now reached an all-time high with two thousand five hundred and fifty papers being printed each week. Huron to Pay Fox Bounty The agricultural committee of Huron County council decided, at a meeting in Goderich Fri­ day afternoon, that the payment of fox bounties will be the re­ sponsibility of the local munici­ palities, they in turn to be re­ imbursed by the County Council A by-law authorizing a bounty of $3.00 for a fox and $2.00 for a fox pup,.- was passed at the June session last year after consideration was given to a resolution from the Lucknow Fish and Game Club requesting that a fox bounty be established in Huron county. It was left to the agricultural committee to draw up the necessary rules and regulations governing the boun­ ty. It ruled that the whole car­ cass of the fox must be present­ ed to the local municipal clerk within 48 hours after the ani­ mal is destroyed. The carcass will be marked with a slit, not less than three inches long, in the lower jaw. No pup of the current year will be designated as a fox until after July 31. The chairman of the commit­ tee, Reeve Arthur .Nicholson of Tuckersmith, arrived at the meeting via airplane. Other members of the com­ mittee are Reeves E. Lawson, of Stephen, E. Webster, of Stanley G. Armstrong, of Hay and S. Snyder, of Colborne. Sponsors Drive The Exeter branch cf the Canadian Legion has taken prompt action to assist one of our unfortunate citizens by sponsoring a fund for Mr, Helge Jensen whose woodworking fac­ tory was destroyed by fire Tues­ day. The Legion has donated $100 and' is opening a public subscription list that will be reported in the Times-Advocate. Subscriptions may be left with the Bank of Montreal, Len Mc- Knight, Ted Pooley or the Times-Advocate. Subsriptions to date: Canadian Legion ..........$ 100.00 Len McKnight ........... 10.00 R. E. Pooley ............. 10.00 ARRAIGNED IN COURT Toronto publisher Jack Cobke has been arraigned in an Ed­ monton court on a charge of conspiracy in defamatory libel. His magazine published an ac­ count of Alberta practices in baby adoption, alleged to be de­ famatory. Writer of the article, Harold Dingman, was arraigned with C,ooke. Great interest is shown in the case as the issue concerns Canadian laws regard­ ing freedom of the press. By-Election In Full Swing The Huron by-election is now in full swing. On the air, by public meetings and up and down the sidelines of the vari­ ous municipalities workers for both parties are out in force, the Tories extolling the virtues of the Drew government while the Liberals are pointing out the sins and the shortcomings of the government. Hon. Far­ quhar Oliver, leader of the Op­ position, has been in the riding since shortly after the nomina­ tion and Premier Drew is ex­ pected to wind up the campaign fox* the Tories with a meeting in Goderich Friday, Feb. 13th. In the report of the Exeter Agricultural Society meeting of last week, the name of Wes Sim m o n s was Inadvertantly omitted from the list of asso- ciatc directors. A disastrous fire Tuesday morning .wiped out the wood­ working factory on James St, of Mr. Helge Jensen and the heroic work of the local fire­ men fighting the flames in the frosty weather kept the flames within thq walls of the frame building. The fire siren sounded clear and loud in the frosty . air shortly after1 eight o’clock and before the firemen were on the spot clouds of smoke were reeling upwards as flames were eating into the heart of the building. The fire is believed to have started in a partition behind the furnace and spread so rapidly that the nine work­ men who had reported for work were forced to make a hasty exit and failed to retrieve any of their tools. Two lines of hose from a Main St. hydrant in record time were playing streams of water into the building as crowds of spectators stood around and watched. The smoke f rom the building was terrific. The nat­ ure of the work with so much wood and shavings around fed the flames. The fire found its way into the paint department where lacquers and thinners were stored and it was feared that some of the drums would explode. One drum of inflam­ able liquid was bluged at both ends but fortunately the fire was controlled before it was damaged. By noon the fire was well under control and any threat to the adjoining turnip factory and business section was avert­ ed. The interior of the building was completely ruined but it is thought that most of the machinery can be salvaged. One valuable power saw was ruined, and before the end of the day ■Mr. Jensen had an order in for another. About 7'00 medicine cabinets, most of them painted and ready for shipment were destroyed to­ gether with many others in pro­ cess of manufacture. At the time of the fire Mr. Jensen was in Goderich. During the past week seventeen men were on the payroll and at times the employment has ex­ ceeded that number. Mr. Jensen is already looking for new quarters and expects to be in operation within two weeks. The building is owned by Mr. S. M, Sanders who operated the plant for many years and re­ cently sold out to .Mr. Jensen. The firemen came in for a great deal of praise for their heroic efforts. Public Meetings Held To Consider Industry Two public meetings have been held during the past week to considex’ the advisability of erecting a building in Exetex* for a new manufacturing indus­ try that are desirous of locating here. Exetei* has had several op­ portunities of securing an in­ dustry but at present there is no vacant building in town suitable for a factory. On Mon­ day evening representatives of the firm met with a gathering in the Town Hall and outlined their proposition and had on exhibition one of the products they propose to manufacture. A committee has been appointed to try to raise sufficient capital to erect a building for the pro­ posed firm or if not for them for some other industry. Mrs. Roy Coward The funeral of the late Mrs. Roy Coward took place from hex* late residence, lot 16, cott. 8, Usborne Township Tuesday af­ ternoon conducted by her pas­ tor, Rev. Wm. Mair. Mrs. Cow­ ard, whose maiden name was Eliza May: Hodgert, had been ailing since last July. At that time she spent several weeks in? hospital. 'She was in her 50th, year. A member of the Thames Road United church she was in­ terested in both the W.A. and the W.M.S. Surviving besides her husband are four children, June, Allan, of Kitchener, Mel- vin and Labelle; her mother, Mrs. Wm. Hodgert, of Centralia and one sister, Mrs. Whitney Coates. The bearers were Messrs Jack Bray, Jas. .Hodgert, Ray Cottle, Percy Duncan, Leslie Richards*and Wm. Coward, in­ terment was in the Exeter cent* etery. Attending the funeral from a distance were Miss Shir­ ley Coates, of London and Mrs* Wm. Bird, of Strathroy.