HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1948-02-26, Page 9THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 26th, 1948
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HENSALL
The ratepayers of S.S. No. 10,
Hay, are holding a Box Social,
Euchre and Dance in the school
house on Friday, February 27th.
Proceeds are in aid of “Save the
Children Fund.’’ All ratepayers
and any section friends interes
ted are urged to attend,
Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Paterson
are spending this week in Tor
onto.
Mr, and Mrs, A. L. Case left
on Sunday for Pheonia, Arizona
and Los Angeles, California
where they will spend the next
six weeks,
Mrs. Frank Westfall and Mar
ilyn left this week for Toronto
where they will spend several
weeks prior to joining Sgt.
Westfall in Winnipeg.
Mrs. Bawden, of Exeter, spent
the week-end ,at the home of her
son-in-law and daughter, Mr,
and Mrs. Jack Farquhar.
Miss Helen Moir, who recent
ly underwent an operation in
Victoria Hospital, London, is
much improved. Her many
friends wish her a speedy re
covery.
At Church Service
The local Girl Guides
their leaders, Mrs. Stewart
and Miss Jennie .Jolly and
Brownies and their
Mrs. J. Farquhar and Miss Mar
garet Glenn attended worship
service in Carmel Presbyterian
Church on Sunday morning.
Guide Elaine Beer was flag
bearer while Guide Orion Steph
an gave the Guide Motto. Guide
Shirley ‘ "
Slogan
brandt
Guides
Smale and Betty Moir gave the
Guide Laws. Rev. 6P. A, Fergus
on delivered ah impressive ad
dress from the text 2nd r Epistle
of Peter, 3rd Chapter, verse 18
“Grow in grace and in the
knowledge of our Lord and
Saviour Jesus Christ’’. A1 male
quartette .comprising * Messrs.
Bert Thomson, Robert Taylor,
Jim Bengough and Russell
Moore sang “I’m Looking Be
yond." Mrs. Malcom Dougall
presided at the console through
out the 'service.
Leter from Greece
Following is a letter received
by Miss Violet McClymont from
a lady in Greece who recently
received* clothing sent in a bale
by MiSs McClymont.
My dear lady:
I received your letter
gave me pleasure but I
little late in answering
cause I am very worried. Please
forgive me. My dear lady, it’s
two months since .1 have receiv
ed a letter from my husband
and I don’t know where he is or
what to do. My boy is ill with
pneumonia and I don’t know
what to do. I haven’t any money
and here in the village
no doctor. I took him
the city and the doctor
that he has pneumonia,
me some medicine and
that in six days he wanted to
see the child again. I haven’t
any money and I am very wor
ried because I can’t take the
child to the city again and I will
lose him. That’s how things are.
If I had ,my husband I wouldn't
be like this. I don’t know if he
is alive. I haven’t; received a let
ter from him in two months.
GRAND BEND
Mrs. Sei Pollock visited with
Mrs, W. A. Mollard for a few
days.
Mrs. Win. Baker is at Credi
ton helping to take care of her
father, Mr." Lightfoot, who is
very ill,
Mr. and Mrs. John Gill atten
ded the funeral of Mrs, Gill’s
brother, Rev. J. Foster of
Strathroy, Funeral was held at
Parkhill Cemetery.
Mr. Bert Statton, Of Windsor.,
is visiting with relatives and
friends for a week or so. It has
been some years since he lived
hero, tMrs. Wm? Mason, of Dash
wood, visited with Mrs. Hettie
Baker on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Sparling, of
Walkerton, called an Mr. and
Mrs. J. W, Holt Sunday and re-
thatport quite a cold winter in
district with lots of snow.
and
Bell
the
leaders,
Flynn gave the
and Guide Dolly
gave The Promise
Lois Henderson,
Guide
Hilde-
while
Betty
and it
am a
it be-
there is
once to
told me
He gave
told me
Absent Eight Years
Gets Will Share
After eight ' years' absence
from her home in Zurich, Dor
othy Zirk has returned to claim
her share of her mother’s es
tate.
Mr. Justice Dalton Wells in
weekly court at London Satur
day ordered the payment out of
court of close to $1,000
or of Miss Zirk.
Her two brothers,
and Roger, are still
the former since 1918,
in fav-
CENTRALIA
Miss Margaret Cook, of
cliener, spent the week-end at
her home.
Mr. and Mrs. John Pollard, of
Exeter, were guests ‘ with Mr.
and Mrs. L. B. Hodgson on Sa
turday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Field
spent Sunday with relatives in
Hamilton.
Mrs. W. Hodgert returned to
the village last week after spen
ding a few weeks with her son-
in-law, Mr. Roy Coward and
family in Usborne.
We 'offer belated congratula
tions to Miss Doris Skinner who
recently passed her examinations
in the art of hairdressing.
Kit-
Mr.Leonard Abbott of Detroit
spent the week-end with his
aunts,Mrs. Parsons and Mrs.
Kershaw.
Play. Presented
The play “April’s Fool",pre-
Wilfred
missing,
the lat
ter for the past six years. Dor
othy Zirk left in 19 39 and re
mained absent until December
9 of last year. In the meantime
her mother, Mrs. Catherine Zirk
of Hay Township in Huron
County, died in January 1945,
leaving an estate of some $7000
Then began the search for
the three missing heirs, for
whom the mothei- had provided
a share in the residue of her
estate along with three other
children.
The money for Miss Zirk and
her two brothers was paid into
court' on order of Mr. Justice
Gale last May.
R. N. Weekes appeared for
the executors of the estate,
Gordon Zirk and Menno Oesqh,
seeking the payment out of
court.
SAINTSBURY
Miss Jean McDougal and Mr.
Bill Freele, of London, spent
Saturday evening with Mr. and
Mrs. J. Dickins.
Mr. and -Mrs. Cliff Ings, of
London, spent Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs. H. Carroll.
Mr. and Mrs. C. Abbott and
Mr. and Mrs. M. Abbott and Mr.
anti Mrs. C, Davis and Cameron
were entertained to dinner at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.
Turner on Tuesday evening.
Mr, and Mrs. Henry .Hodgins
and Mrs. W. J. Davis spent Sun
day with Mr. .and Mrs. C, Abbott
and family.
Miss A- Woods and Mr.
Abbott, of London, spent
week-end with Mr. and Mrs.
Abbott,
Miss M. Isaac and Mr.
Simpson spent Sunday at
home of Mr. and Mrs. G. Isaac.
Mr. and Mrs. C. Abbott were
entertained to dinner at the
home of Mt. and Mrs. H, Davis
recently,
Mrs. W. J. Davis and Ivan
spent Saturday at the home of
Mr, and Mrs. M. Abbott.
Mr. and Mrs. H. Atkinson
George and Mr. and Mrs.
McDonald and Joyce were
ner guests at the home of
and Mrs. O. Atkinson on Wed
nesday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dickins
ELIMVILLE
Mr. Harvey Sparling, teacher
of S.S, No. 6, Usborne, accom
panied by Bill Gilfillan, left
Saturday morning for Toronto
taking his Grade 7 boys to see
some of the wonders of that
city and the hockey game on
Saturday night. They returned
home Sunday evening,
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Parrish
and boys, of London, spent Sat
urday afternoon with Mrs, Merle
Sparling. Ronald .returned home
with them after spending five
weeks with his grandmother.
D.
the
M.
D.
the
and
M.
din-
Mr.
and Mr. and Mrs, M, McDonald
spent Tuesday evening at the
home of Mr, and Mrs Albert
Dickins, London,
Mr. and Mrs. ,H. Davis were
gueBts of 'Mr, and Mrs. R. Green
lee on Sunday, also Canon
James, of Kirkton.
Mrs. M. H. Elston spent sev
eral days with her uncle and
aunt, Mr. and Mrs. A. ’Davis, of
Lucan, At the present time Mr,
Davis is confined to his bed.
Mr. Howard McDonald spent
the week-end at
Mr, and 'Mrs. M.
Mr. and Mrs.
and Hazel were
home of Mr. and
on Saturday evening.
the home of
Abbott.
M. McDonald
guests tat the
Mrs. T. Kooey
Late Chas, Northcptt
There passed away in st.
Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon on
January 29 th, 1948, Mr. Charles
Northcott at the age of 69 years.
Mr. Northcott was born on the
third concession of Hay Town
ship and was the son of the late
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Northcott.
Making his home in the Exeter
-district until the year 1919
when he went west and settled
for a time at Bladworth, Sask.
Afterward, he moved to the Mel-
fort district where he has resid
ed until his death. Predeceased
by his wife (nee Alma Brooks),
also of Exeter, he leaves to
mourn his loss three sons and
one daughter, Reginald, Elmore
and Gordon and (Florence) Mrs.
W. Cleft, all of the Melfort dis
trict; also three grandchildren.
Mr. Northcott was the eldest of
nine children, eight of which
are still living. Joseph, of Lon
don, Ontario, James, of Lulu Is
land, B.C., Frank, of Watford,
Ontario, William, of Exeter, and
Wilfred, of Melfort, Sask.; also
Mrs. J. T. Bagsliaw, of Tuxford,
Sask.; also a sister-in-law, Miss
Mabie Brooks, of Melfort, The
funeral was held at Melfort,
Sask,, on Monday, February >2,
interment being in the Melfort
Cemetery.
Main Street Y.P.U,
The Young People’s Society of
Main Street Church at -their r.e-
gular weekly meeting were hosts
to the Hensall Young People.
Paul Balkwill, the president,
welcomed the guests who con
ducted the worship service.
Ralph Sweitzer was in charge of
the social hour. Games were
played which all enjoyed, Cake
and coffee were served at the
conclusion.
Elimination 01 Waste
First Rule For Health
Regular elimination of wastes
from the body is one of the para
mount rules for good health, Mil
burn’s Laxa-Liver Pills are of help
to faulty elimination, The combina
tion of laxative and tonic drugs
contained in these pills make them
one of the most useful and best
remedies for minor disordered con
ditions of the eliminatory organs.
Milburn’s Laxa-Liver Pills help
to stimulate the liver, clean the
coated tongue, sweeten the breath
anjl eliminate waste from the sys
tem. As an “after-dinner” pill
they relieve that bloated feeling and
help indigestion,
Sold at drug counters everywhere.
The T. Milburn Co., Ltd., Toronto, OnL
STATEMENT
sented in the schoolroom of the
church on Friday evening of last
week by Thedford players, was
a splendid success. The room
was filled to capacity and the
entertainers played t heir parts
in an exceptionally fine manner.
There were plenty of laughs for
young and old. Between
duets were sung by Grant
Jean McDonald, of Exeter,
was their first appearance
but both singers have very
voices and we hope to have the
privilege of hearing them again
in the near future. Lunch was [
served by the choir members,
following the play.
acts,
and
This
here
fine
“Why didn’t I try them be
fore?’’ is the lament of “First
Time’’ Times-Advocate Want Ad
users.
There has been many killings
recently in Greece but God help
us, my lady, if you can help us
God will reward you richly.
Think how wretched I am. The
earth is God’s and so is peace,
but here in Greece, life is wret
ched. Good-bye my lady,* I am
waiting for an early letter .from
you. If you can do anything for
me, an unfortunate one, please
do it.Good-bye. I kiss you. ,
Niki
3 Aseios Moy Zakiths
Tehz
Ayaites Koppoy Eaars
Business Directory *
DR. H. H. COWEN
L.D.S., D.D.S.
DENTAL SURGEON
Main Street. Exeter
Office 36w Telephones Res. 36j
Closed Wednesday Afternoon
ELMER D. BELL, K.C.
BARRISTER and SOLICITOR
Successor to J. W. Morley
EXETER. ONTARIO
DR. J. W. CORBETT
D.D.S., L.D.S.
DENTAL SURGEON
Bell Building, Exeter
Telephone 273
GLADMAN and COCHRANE
BARRISTERS - SOLICITORS
EXETER, ONTARIO
at Hensail, Friday a to 5 p.m.
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FRANK TAYLOR
LICENSED auctioneer
For Huron and Middlesex
FARM SALES A SPECIALTY
Prices Reasonable and
Satisfaction Guaranteed
EXETER P.O. or RING 138
JOHN WARD
Chiropractor and Optometrist
MAIN STREET, EXETER
Open Every Week Day Except
Wednesday Phone 348
ARTHUR FRASER
ALVIN WALPER
LICENSED AUCTIONEER
Specializing in Farm and
Purebred Livestock Sales
PHONE 57r2 R. 1 DASHWOOD
Income Tax Reports,
Bookkeeping Service, etc.
Ann St., EXETER, Phone 355w
WM. H. SMITH
LICENSED AUCTIONEER
For Huron and Middlesex
Special training assures you. 1 of
your property’s true value on sale
day. Graduate of American
Auction College
Terms Reasonable and
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Crediton P.O. or Phone 43-2
E. F. CORBETT
LICENSED AUCTIONEER
Terms Reasonable
Satisfaction Guaranteed
EXETER. R.R. 1
Phone Zurich 92r7
USBORNE and HIBBERT
MUTUAL FIRE
INSURANCE COMPANY
Head Office, Exeter, Ontario
President...... Wm. H. COATES
Exeter
Vice-Pres.......ANGUS SINCLAIR
R.R. 1 Mitchell
DIRECTORS
JOHN HACKNEY Kirkton, R. 1
WM. A. HAMILTON Cromarty
JOHN MCGRATH .. Dublin, Ont.
MILTON McCURDY Kirkton R. 1
AGENTS
ALVIN L. HARRIS ...... Mitchell
THOMAS SCOTT ........ Cromarty
T. G. BALLANTYNE, Woodham
SECRETARY-TREASURER
B. W. F. BEAVERS ..... Exeter
SOLICITORS
GLADMAN & COCHRANE Exeter
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Respective Functions of The Hydro-Electric
Power Commission of Ontario and the Municipal
Hydro Commissions, with Particular Reference
to the Present Emergency
In view of the apparent public misunderstanding of the respective functions of The Hydro-Electric Power
Commission of the Province and the Municipal Hydro Commissions in the municipalities, this statement is made to
clarify the situation.
The function of the Provincial Commission is to generate or buy electric power and to sell electric power to
Municipal Commissions and directly to rural consumers and to certain industries.
The function of each Municipal Commission is to sell to its consumers within the municipality the electric power
purchased from the Provincial Commission.
In practice, the Provincial Commission and the Municipal Commissions endeavour to co-operate with each
other in the public interest.
By reason of lack of rainfall last summer and autumn and by lack of thaws during the present winter, there
has been a substantial depletion of the storage of water necessary to maintain a high level of continuous genera
tion. The resulting loss of production of electric power has taken place in Ontario and elsewhere where power has
been purchased both under contract and in excess of contract commitments by the Provincial Commission. This
loss of production of electric energy has become so serious that certain of those who had contracts to supply the
Provincial Commission with electric power have been compelled not only to withdraw the electric power they had
been supplying in excess of contract commitments, but as well have been compelled to reduce delivery below con
tract requirements by a further reduction of 8,000,000 kilowatt-hours per week.
As long ago as December 15th, the Provincial Commission notified the Municipal Commissions and indicated
to its direct consumers that, in addition to cuts already being applied to direct consumers, it was evident that,
unless additional voluntary savings could.be obtained, the Commission would be obliged to order the municipalities
to reduce their loads from time to time by as much as 15 per cent or more. This notification was given for the ex
press purpose of obtaining greater conservation of power and to enable each Municipal Commission to plan in
advance the most equitable allocation of power within the municipality.
The Provincial Commission received notification that the most recent cut of power purchased under contract
would be effective on Monday, February 16th. In order to make an equitable reduction of power delivery to all
Municipal Commissions, it was necessary for the Provincial Commission to compute for each Municipal Commission
the amount of reduction it would be called upon to absorb, after taking into account the amount of conservation
already effected by each Municipal Commission since October, 1947. To enable the Provincial Commission to
complete the necessary computations and to notify the majority of Municipal Commissions of the amount of reduc
tion each would have to absorb by Wednesday, February 18th, it was necessary that a substantial reduction be
placed in effect as of Monday, February 16th, so that there would be no risk of an actual power stoppage in de
liveries by the Provincial Commission. To accomplish this, the Provincial Commission requested the Municipal
Commissions of Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, London, Windsor and Peterborough to reduce their takings of electric
power by specific amdunts during specified times, and also requested these Municipal Commissions to, in the mean
time, treat the request confidentially and not to give it to the press prior to the notification to all municipalities on
Monday. This was done to avoid statements appearing which might have the effect of creating quite erroneous
impressions of the amount of reduction necessary in each particular municipality throughout the Province.
In relation to the reduction of power, each Municipal Commission was faced with entirely different considera
tions as to how available power would be allocated within each municipality. For this reason, it was not feasible
for the Provincial Commission by a general statement to indicate to the consumers in any particular municipality
the allocation of available power that would be made by the Municipal Commissions.
The Provincial Commission is delivering to the Municipal Commissions and to its direct consumers all the elec
tric power it is able to generate or buy.
It is the function of each Municipal Commission to determine not only the allocation of power among its con
sumers, but also what public explanation may be desirable in relation thereto.
THE HYDRO-ELECTRIC POWER COMMISSION OF ONTARIO’
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