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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1946-09-19, Page 1EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER m, W6Established 1873 Subscription, $2.00 per year 5.evetttyi-Thirci Yeat4 . . New Recreation Council Plan Fall and Winter Activities The inaugural meeting of the ) Exeter Recreational Council was held Tuesday last at 7.30 p.m, in the Town, Hall at which the follow­ ing officers were elected: Chair­ man, W. G. Cochrane; secretary­ treasurer, R. C, pinney. After some discussion it was decided that four sub-committees should be elected to handle certain details and these committees were appointed as fol­ lows: Finance, R, C. Diiiney, H. H. Cowen; Sport, F. 'Creech, C. Blowes; • Building and Equipment, W. G, Medd, W. C. Allison; Social and General purposes, Mrs. H. Sturgis, W. G, Co.chrane. Further additions to these groups will be made when vacancies in the council are filled. The duties of the Recreational Council generally were discussed and may be outlined in the follow­ ing manner. It is ,a group whose representatives are appointed by the Municipal Council, Exeter School Board .and the Liops Cluh and whose responsibilities are to promote recreational activities for all people of all ages in our com­ munity. Not only does the council undertake to promote sports but music, drama, crafts, and all other undertakings which may be bene­ ficial to the community as a whole. All of its duties are to be discharg­ ed under the advice and guidance of Mr. A. Campbell, of Toronto,' who was recently appointed Rec­ reational DL’Rtjtor. Funds are provided for the Coun- ' cil from two sources: (1) from various concerts, programs, etc., which- the group will sponsor here during the coming year, and (2-) grants from the Ontario Govern­ ment’s new department of ‘Physical Fitness and Recreation, >a branch of the Department of Education, [It is not intended that the Coun- . ■ cil should take over any existing club or organization but merely that it should support in every way all such groups and introduce new activities where the need is felt. The opinion was expressed at the meeting by various representatives Bowlers Win Trophy Ted Davies- and S. B. Taylor, members of the Exeter Lions Club, who took part in the golf and bow­ ling tournament of the Stratford Club Wednesday of last week, re­ turned. home with a beautiful trophy and two wool blankets won at bowling on the Stratford .greens, Several of .the members took in the tournament, a foursome being en­ tered in golf. W, J. Duncan, of Seaforth and C. W- Leach of Strat­ ford, assisted the Exeter bowlers in capturing the trophy. Bowling was introduced this yeai’ for the first time by the Stratford Lions combining it with the annual golf tournament. Luncheon was served and prizes distributed at the Coun­ try Clubhouse, Big Attractions for Exeters Fall Fair All roads will lead to Exeter day (Thursday) for Exeter’s Fair, is being manifest and unless "wo are greatly mistaken the parade which starts at one o’clock will be one of the best ever to be seen in Exeter. A fine program of enter­ tainment has been arranged includ­ ing the Exeter Band and the Lon­ don Boys* Band comprising 70 pieces from London, Two races, one a 2.27 and the other a free-for-all ■with purses of $150,00 for each race, will be part of the program, It will be the first fair to be held in front of the new grandstand. Hon. T. L. Kennedy, Minister of Agriculture, will officially open the fair, Already there is a fine exhibit in practically all classes in the indoor department. There is a very fine showing of fruits and flowers. Meet your friends in Exet­ er to-day (Thursday). to* Fall A great deal of enthusiasm Enrollment is 295 At Exeter H. S. 1 ’ S’ from local organization that our town possessed most of the neces­ sary personnel and facilities to fos­ ter a 'high calibre of recreation but that community support and enthus­ iasm in general had not been all that was hoped for. With the new Recreational Council functioning it was felt that a new sport could be introduced to arouse our people to a real feeling of community pride and to show oui’ people the need for whole-hearted support in all or any of the town’s undertakings. The first undertaking to raise funds will be a Hallowe’en dance in' the arena on Friday evening, Nov. 1, The proceeds of which will be devoted to all recreational ac­ tivities in town. Details of this event will be found soon in your local ■paper and in advertising throughout the community. The committee has already plan­ ned- several programs for. the win­ ter of the most atti’active and in­ teresting kind and hopes that it will be supported enthusiastically by our town. Miss Frances Armstrong has ac­ cepted ..a position in London. FIRST SHOWING OF LADIES’, MISSES AND GIRLS’ FALL AND WINTER COATS We have’’received our first shipments of coats for the coming fall and winter season. We have the very newest styles in plain and fur-trimmed coats. Ask to see our special genuine Harris Tweeds at $35.00. No repeats this year, so make youi* selec­ tion early. 36 in. Dress Velvet 5 good shades in dress velvets, a,very finfe quality, 36” wide, limited quantity -at $2.00 yard ALL WOOL Former Exeter Banker Figures in Robbery When the sub-office of the Cana­ dian near lone ville cashier, of ,a gun and commanded to hand over the cash. The bandit escaped in a stolen. taxi but not before I-Iackett had fired two shots at the fleeing robber from the bank revol­ ver. Two clerks and one customer were were floor. the money Hackett said I get it from down here?” get it quick” retorted the robber. ■Hackett rose to his knees, took the money shoved dragnet evening arrest jail. Hackett was formerly associat­ ed with the Canadian Bank of 'Commerce when they operated a branch in Exeter. Bank of Commerce at Hickson Woodstock, was entered by a bandit Tuesday afternoon, Mel- Hackett, formerly of Exeter, was accosted at the point in the bank at the time and ordered to lie down on the When the robber asked for ‘How can “Just from the cash drawer and it across the counter. A was spread and the same a suspect was placed under in the Woodstock county 1 web skirts, month only 36” all -wool Irish serge for girls’- etc., also boys’ wear, a real value this at $1.25 yard We. also have Dress Fabrics, Men’s Heavy supply early. Misses’ Pullover Sweaters—Odd lines and sizes. Regular price $1.50 each Clearing at 98c each Owing td extreme scarcity of wrapping; paper and paper bags will you please help us by— 1. Bringing shopping bags, paper bags, baskets or cartons to take your parcels , home in. The enrollment at the Exeter high school from the Exeter district has greatly exceeded the expecta­ tion of the members of the Exeter Board of Education, The enrollment at the school now stands at 295, Of these 230 are from the rural district and are being transferred by motor bus. During the summer when a survey was made of the dis­ trict to ascertain the possible num­ ber of students that would be at­ tending the school the estimate was placed 12 3 ceedefl by '44, routes now conveying pupils to ,school timate. On Route No. 1 through and Hillsgreen the estimate pupils and the number coming in is 38, Route 2 through Zurich, the estimate was 36 and the number being conveyed is 51- Route No, 3 from Grand Bend, estimate 30, pupils 37; Route No, 4 in Stephen township, estimate 30, pupils 37; Route No, 5, Hurondale and Thames .Road, estimate 28, pupils 3'0; Route No. 6, Centralia and Kirk­ ton, estimate 3»0i, pupils 33. With ’the increased enrollment and with a staff of eleven teachers it has been .found necessary to pro­ vide a secretary. At a special meet­ ing of the Board of Education on Thursday evening last approval was given and Miss Viola Bierling has been engaged to fill the position. The erection of the new building to be used in < school is now being held up for lack of cement for the foundation. at 186, This has been On all of the the number exceeds the ex- six the es- Hensail was 32 Charles and lais by 'the Double Funeral for Hensall Victims A double funeral for Stephenson. Hensail farmer, grandson, who were killed collapse of a bam wall Tuesday was held Thursday last at 2,30 p.m. ut the farm borne, Parr Line. The service was conducted by Rev. R, A, Brook, pf .Hensail United Church. Burial rites for Charles Stephenson were in charge of the L.O.L. At the funeral of the grand­ child, school children of S.S. No. 7, Stanley Township, where he attend­ ed, were present. Burial was in Bay- field cemetery. Grandfather and grandson were killed when an old cement wall of a burned barn on the farm now run by George Stephenson, collapsed as workmen were build­ ing a foundation for a new barn. Car Strikes Load of Corn And is Badly Damaged Shortly after noon Wednesday a new Dodge car driven by Fred Thiel, of London, formerly of Zur­ ich, crashed into a load of corn being brought to Exeter by Clinton Sweet, of Usborne. Thiel admitted to the police that he had dozed off while driving and did not know what happened until wakened by the crash. The front of the car was badly damaged, the grill, radiator, one light and right fender were crumpled, the loss being estimated, about $250,00. The car had been VI vue new uuuuxug ' £riV®n th0USand connection with the fartanate1^ the driver was unhurt, being held un for 1 Mr- Sweet was coming to town with TO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS other lines of Woollen and Rayon in Alpines, Feather Flannels, etc. All-Wool Work Socks —Get youi* Prices from 50c to 90c pair URGENT REQUEST COUNTRY OR TOWN 2. Don’t Forget The Big SOUTH HURON FAIR Kindly do not expect to have anything wrapped unless really necessary. Save clean waste papier for the waste paper drive. It is expected that this scarcity will prevail, at least, until well into 1947. THANK YOU 3, Seeks Council’s Advice On Roller Skating Rink The regular meeting of the •Municipal-Council of the Village of Exeter was held in the Town Hall on Mon'day, September 16th, with Reeve Tuckey and Councillors Allison, Caldwell, Dignan and Hern present. The minutes of the last regular meeting of Septembei’ 3, 1946 were read and adopted on the motion of Councillors Dignan and Allison. A communication was received from Clerk of the Peace laying out requirements for .^election of Jurors. Filed. ‘ Instructions were given to have tree at corner of Andrew and Vic­ toria Streets trimmed. Mr. Wesley Simmons was given .permission to erect a sign under supervision of Street Commissioner Norry on the motion of Councillors Allison and Hern. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Hern and Caldwell that the old fire wagon be sold for $50 if buyer appeal’s. Mr. Earl. Neil, of Ailsa-Craig, ap­ peared before Council asking their attitude in regard to his erecting a roller skating rink’ in the village. Council promised to look into matter and advise him. Mr. Geo. Lawson’s application a building permit was granted, the motion of Councillors Dignan and Caldwell. Reeve Tuckey brought up the mat­ ter of payment of Council’s share of salary of Recreational Director. The matter was tabled until more definite information could ibe se­ cured in regard to amount of share. The . following accounts were read and ordered paid On the mo­ tion of Councillors Allison and Caldwell: Mrs. W. K. IFhike, Fire Prem. Phoenix Assur. Co. 14.010; Bell Telephone, J. Norry account 2.05; Grigg Stationery, supplies .65; Daily Commercial News, advt. .tenders 7.05; Exetei4 P.U.O., st. lighting, town clock, and town hall 2 6 5.55; Time Sheet: Richard Davis cleaning streets and supplies 37.80. | been a patient in Victoria Hospital, Mr. Chas. P. 'Dietrich waited on' ’ Council and submitted tender on Wein Drain. Mr. Dietrich inform­ ed Council that it was impossible for him to secure tile and he ten­ dered on labor only. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Allison and Hern that the matter be laid over until tile are available. (All motions were ojurnment on the motion of cillor Hern. C. V. Pickard, about three ton of corn on a wa,g- on behind a tractor. The impact of the car on the wagon lifted the wagon and load off the wheels and deposited it on the pavement, scat­ tering much of the corn. Mr, Sweet was not hurt but received quite a shock. the for on M rs. Harper Rivers Passes The sudden .passing of Mrs. I Harper C. Rivers in Victoria Hos-1 pital, London, Thursday evening of last week came as a shock tp her many (friends and (relatives. Mrs. Rivers, whosp maiden name was Marjorie Gertrude Huston, has not enjoyed good health for many years. On Wednesday of last week she was taken ■to''the hospital for treatment and her dem/ise came as a great surprise. Born she was a daughter of Henry and Mrs. Huston lived here all hex’ life, besides her husband is daughter, Ann Marie; also three sisters, Misses Evelyn, (Lillian and Winnifred Huston and one broth­ er, Mervin, of Ashcroft, B.C. The funeral, private, was held from her late residence, Andrew Street, Saturday afternoon with Rev. A: B. Irwin officiating assisted by Rev. M. A. Hunt. The floral trib­ utes, comprising some fifty-two offerings were magnificent and in­ cluded those from the Public Utilities Commission, the Exetei' Lions Club, the .I.O.O.F., James St. United Church, the Exeter H.S.. and the Girl Guides. The bearers were Messrs. Wm. 'Chambers, Fred Darling, J. W. Morley, W, H. len, T. O. Southcott and Ed. low. Among 'those attending funeral from a distance were and Mr.s. Chas. Way, of St. Thom­ as; Mr. and Mrs. J. Routledge, of Toronto; Mr. Jas. Rivers, of Sea­ forth, Mr. and ’ Mrs. Harold Ross, and Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Lennox and Elizabeth, of Sarnia; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Rivers and Bill, of Grand Bend; Miss Shirley Motz, of Lon­ don. Exeter Couple Honored At Silver Wedding Mr, and Mrs. Garnet Flynn, town, were honored guests at social evening held at the Moores­ ville Hall on Wednesday Sept. 11, 25 th weddin. 65 guests don, Lucan, ................ In (he course of a very pleasant evening a mock wedding was per­ formed with Verne Pincombe acting as the minister, Verlyn Gilmore the bride, and AIL E. Wperth, the groom. Following this Mr. and Mrs. Flynn were presented with an ad dress and a 5-piece silver tea-ser­ vice, the address being read by Mrs, Gordon McDonald and the presen­ tation made by Mrs. Wm. Wareing. Mr. Flynn made a suitable reply. Following js the address: Sept 11, 1946 and Myrta: . _ | friends, and relatives, have assembled here this evening to congratulate you on the twenty­ fifth anniversary of your marriage. We wish also to express the sin­ cere feeling of respect we have for you both_ During the years of your married life we have enjoyed a kindly hospitality in your home and you have always been willing to help as friends in time of need. We ask you to accept this gift as a token of our esteem and good­ will, and with it go our very best wishes for your happiness and pros­ perity. We trust that the coming years may have in store for you much joy and the best ;of health and we all join in the -one wish that we may have the honor of being pres­ ent when you are celebrating ybur Golden Wedding Day, Signed by relatives and friends. of a „ evening, on the occasion of their ig anniversary. About were present from Lon* Parkhill and Exeter, The distribution of ration books was one of the important events of the past week. The total number of books distributed in the Exeter District was 10i,14‘0’. This was an increase of several hundred oyer the previous distribution. This is probably explained by the num­ ber of active service personnel who have returned to their homes. In Exeter the number of books issued was 3,034. Mr. R. N. Creech was in charge of the distribution here and was assisted, Friday .and Sat* urday afternoons and evenings Iby a number of volunteer workers. Un view of the fact that ration ■books had beep, stolen in large quantities in several of the cities, Secretary of the took every 10,000 Following Dear Garnet We, your C. V. Pickard, Local Ration Board, precaution to .guard the __ _ books under his care. The books were locked up far the nights in the Public Utility vaults and dur­ ing the distribution to the sur­ rounding centres Mr. Pickard, was accompanied by Chief John Norry* Mr. Pickard, on behalf of Mr. Benson W. Tuckey, chairman and all other members of the Ration Board, wishes to thank all those who helped in any way in the dis­ tribution of the books. The following statement shows the number of books distributed, at the eight different centres, also the names of the persons of the distribution: Exeter, R. N. Creech .... Hensail, J. L. Scott ...... Zurich, Milford Schilbe , Grand Bend, J. W. Holt . Dashwood, Edward Nadiger Crediton, Edwin Beaver ..... Centralia, Bruce Field ....... Elimville, Wm. Johns ........ m charge 3034 1600 1848 898 966 804 466 52'4 “You’re scared .to fight.” “I ain’t; but me mother’ll lick me.” . “An’ how’ll she know?” “She’ll see the doctor goin’ to your house.” Historical Creditor! Church Will in Exeter the late and had Surviving an only carried. Ad- Co un­ Clerk. Bank Token of 1857 A half penny bank token Bank of Upper Canada was found last week by Mrs. M. McAvoy in her garden. The coin, dated K857. is close to 90s years old. Judging from its appearance it had lain in the ground for a long time. of the mversary Pol- Celebrate Fiftieth 4Serious Operation On Arm Mr. Arthur Willert, who has London for the past three weeks, underwent a serious operation on his arm on Saturday. We hope this operation will prove successful as Art has been carrying his arm cast for over five months. in a Fined $25.00 And Costs The two local returned men __ were implicated in a fight on the Main Street of Exetei’ evening September 7 th before Magistrate ,J. W. Exeter Friday of last were each fined $25.00 A more serious charge who Saturday appeared Morley in week and and costs, is being laid against one of the men. STORES REQUESTED TO CLOSE FAIR DAY gothic design, occupying the most. prominent place in the village, with an auditorium and gallery easily seating 75'0. The work was begun in 189 6, when the present corner stone was laid, and completed early in 1897. Rev. J. A. Schmidt was then pastor. The total cost of con­ struction was met by the people on dedication Sunday. The Evangelical denomination had its beginning in the great Methodist work in Pennsylvania. In fact, so much like the mothei’ church, were Evangelicals, that they were often nicknamed, Methodists, since those early beginnings in 1807, The Evangelical work was first or­ ganized in Canada in 1841 with the erection of a church at Berlin, now Kitchener. At the present time Union with, the United Brethren In Christ had the Evangelical Denomination, will be consummated this coming No­ vember. The Evangelical ehutch has always maintained an ecumenical interest in Christianity, a mission­ ary interest, and an evangelistic zeal. The present congregation, is cele­ brating the birthday of its present edifice, and vision of its heritage of dhuTch fathers, by rennovating the chancel employing the historic and more adaptable chancel setting of the two-pulpit plan. The sanc­ tuary and vestibules3are also being rededicUted. The public is cordially invited to the jubilee services over the Sundays of October 13th and 20th, and during Jubilee week, de­ tails of which will be made public Over October 13tli to 20th, Zion Evangelical Church, of Crediton, will jubilee the fiftieth anniversary of the building of its present church edifice, and the 9 2nd, year of es­ tablished work at Crediton. Few rural communities can boast of a building as spacious, and as cathedral-like as that of this estab­ lished church. The present edifice is the third building erected upon the ,present and favored location at tlie main intersection of the village, the first, a log church, was begun in 1854 built entirely without a nail, against great odds, the work being all done by .hand even to the hewing of the lumber from logs; It was 'dedicated in 1855 when the Huron Mission, as the Evangelical work was then called, was changed into the “Lake Circuit” and made self-sustainiug. In 1870 the name was changed to Crediton station. By 1864 the log church Shad serv­ ed its day, and the congregation had outgrown its capacity. By 1866 subscriptions for a new church sub­ scribed to the extent of over $1,000 and a new brick church, the second church, 38’ x 60’, Was dedicated. In 1882 a brick parsonage was add­ ed to the church properties, also being built by the congregation. Symbolic of the historic growth of the work, and also -of the out­ look of the members of the- church, the question arose in 1805 whether the old church should be repaired or a new one erected. (After several meetings, its was decided to buiid a new church, the present one, of First Day of Autumn Summer is on the wane and will soon give blace to autumn which will be ushered in Monday, Sept. 23, at 12.26 noon’ (D.S.T) when the sun Will cross the equator, The early maples are already beginning to turn color. Bean harvesting is in full swing. The EXeter Canning Factory are engaged in the canning ■of corn after a busy run in canning table beets. ‘Silo filling ig the order of the day. Good •'Weather has pre­ vailed for the fall work on the farm. Fall Fairs ar© on and are being well patronized. The baseball season is about over and the foot ball season is close at hand. Exeter their the from The merchants of arte requested to close places of business on afternoon of Exeter Fair 2 to 5 pan. mid to support in every way possible the work of the Exeter Agricultural Society who are trying to make the day a grand Success, B. W. Tuckey, Reew. Your Superior Store