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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1946-11-21, Page 1Established 1873 Cromarty Boy Wins King’s Guineas at Royal Winter Fair Jack Kinsman, of Cromarty, aged ,18 years, with Loretta Gem, a Shorthorn steer, was awarded the King’s Guineas and sold the calf for $4,950 at the Royal Wint­ er Fair. The prize, $250, was in­ augurated by the Prince of Wales 40 years ago to encourage proper beef breeding in Ontario. Jack had his calf entered in the Perth Calf Club, It was awarded top prize at the Exeter Fail’ and also at Mitchell, where as a spec­ ial prize Kinsman received all ex­ penses paid to the Royal, Monday it was shown in an entry of 23 Shorthorns and won first. It wais shown against the tops in the An­ gus and Hereford classes and car­ ried off the coveted ribbon. -The King’s Guineas were presented to Mr, Kinsman by Lord. Alexander, of Tunis, Governor-General of Can­ ada in the Colosseum. The steer weighed 840 lbs. and was auctioned off in the middle of the ring. The bidding started at 75 cents a pound and moved to $2.00 the first few minutes. It moved to $2.75 and then to $3.00. It went to $4 at fifty cent jumps. It was knocked down at $5.50 for a total of $4,950 to the T. Eaton Co. and donated to the Sunnybrook Hospital’. Jack Kinsman,, of Cromarty, is one lad who will always have faith in Boys’ Clubs. Federation Annual Meeting The Annual Meeting of Huron County Federation of Agriculture, will be held in the Clinton Town Hall on Tuesday, November 26th at 1 p.m. sharp. All farmers and farm women are invited to attend. Special speakers will be Ken Betz- ner, president of the Ontario Fed­ eration, W. T. Tummon, Secretary Ontario Hog Producers Association and Wm. McCarthy Dufferin Coun­ ty Federation. A concert and ban­ quet will be held in the same day in Cardno’s hall Seaforth at 7 p.m. Ladies*. Misses, and Girls’ Fall and Winter Coats Good materials and ‘styles Special Ladies’ fine quality chamorsette gloves, natural shade. Regular $1.00 Clearing at 69c Early Christmas Shopping November is undoubtedly the month to do your Christinas shopping tills year. Merchandise is very scarce so buy early and avoid dissappoint- niont. at popular prices Men’s Overcoats * They are selling out fast. " Select your overcoat while we have the sizes Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday Quick Quaker Oats Large 3 lb. box ....................... each 19c Old Dutch Cleanser Chases dirt .......,.... ...... 2 pkgs. 19c Fancy Quality Chicken Had die Just heat and' serve.............. per tin 29c Snow Apples Combination grade 6 ql. basket 49c Fruit Juices, in good supply, 20 oz. tins » Grapefruit Juice, unsweetened ......... 15c Orange Juice 5% sugar added .......... 21c Grapefruit and Orange Juice blended Sugar added ............................. 21c Grapefruit Juice, 5% sugar added ... 16c Sweet Mixed Pickles ” In bulk, Bring your sealer crown qt. 48c Phone32 Jones & May Store ......... .. ...... -............................:..... ................................. ............ ............................. .......:--------....-...-Z,..,.— Subscription, $2.00 per year Speaks at Main Street RSV. Andrew Thomson D.D. who spent 40 years in Honan, China, was the speaker at Main Street church last Sunday morning. He told of his various experiences and of what (he church was at­ tempting to do in that part of the world. In the afternoon he preach­ ed at Whalen and in the evening at Centralia. While in town Dr. Thomson was the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Woods at the Main Street church parsonage. Sells Farm William A. Brooks, of R.R. 1, Granton, has sold his 11-acre farm to Mr. Neil,, of Clandeboye. Two New School Boards to be Set up With the setting up of a new; High School Area the present Board of Education will be dissol­ ved at the end of the year and two new boards will be established. The" new High School-Board will consist of one member appointed Iby each municipal council of Exeter, Hensall, Stephen, Hay and Usborne; one member appointed ■by the County Council and one member appointed iby the Hensall Public School Trustees and another appointed by the Exeter Public School Trustees. As Exeter has no Public School, Trustees, this ap­ pointment must be deferred until the last meeting of 1947. In reference to the Exeter Public School Board it will 'be nec­ essary at the coming election to elect two members. At the first meeting of ■ the newly-formed board the elected members will draw lots and three will hold office for two years and the other three for one year, .The \ckairman of the Board, J. M. Southcott, has an­ nounced his retirement this year. New Wall papers for Living fl oo ms Dining Rooms Bedrooms and kitchens New Patterns, and Colors Huron Sheep Breeders Win at Winter Fair Two pf the prominent sheep breeders -of Huron County were successful in carrying off some of the coveted ribbons at the tloyaj Winter Fair in Toronto last 'week. Preston Dearing, of Stephen Twp., with his Dorset Horn sheep was successful in winning the following prizes: Champion ram, champion ewe, first for ram one year and under two; also for yearling ewe and flock ram, any age; seconds for ram one year and under two; ram lamb; ewe lamb; four lambs, third for ram 2 years and over. Judging was done on Wednesday. In Tuesday's judging Ephraim Snell, R.R. 1, Clinton, carried off most of the prizes for Leicester sheep including the following Champion ewe; firsts for ram, one year and under two; ram lamb, yearling ewe, flock ram any age, four lambs, both sexes; seconds, ram, two years or over; ram, one’ year and under two; ewe lamb; third, ewe lamb. o Suffering From Bruises When Dragged From Car Mrs. Lawrence Dunn (nee Iva Willis) of Cromarty, is ill at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jdhn N, Willis, suffering from shock and bruises suffered in an auto accident Monday afternoon. Mrs. Dunn was motoring when the door of the car blew open. She made a .grab for the door but the pres­ sure of the wind on the door was greater than her strength and she was dragged from the car and thrown to the ground. • The car took to the ditch and the top was badly damaged. Mrs. Dunn was badly bruised wih possible rib frac-, tures. She was brought to the of­ fice of Dr. Fletcher by a motorist who witnessed the accident and was later removed to the home of her parents. Buy or sell, twice as well, through Want-Ads. Windbreakers In a variety of colors and styles, also all sizes in men's and boys’ Parkas for- winter. Also large variety of ski-caps, leather helmets, etc. ' , Gothic Cordlex and Nature’s Rival Brassieres These lines have ibeen very scarce. At present we have a full range of styles. (Sizes $0 to 38 at from $1.00 to $1.50 EXETER, ONTAR IO, THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER ,21st, 1946 • IPKVSS .GENERATIONS IN ONE FAMILY are a decidedly rare occurrence, but here is a Huron County group taken recently boasting the Whole quintette. Left to Right—Thomas Elliott, Exeter, 83; Mrs, Harry W. Gould, Clinton; Mrs. Victor Kennedy, Londesboro; Mrs, Stephen Welbank (nee Eva Kennedy), Clinton; Linda Anne Welbank (born April 21, 1945). ’In-the same family, another five generations comprise Mr. Elliott, Mrs. Gould, Mrs. Kennedy, Ghrls Kennedy, and his son, Wayne Kennedy, born in June 1945. Thomas Elliott, head of the family, .was born in England, February 4, 1863, and has always lived in the southern part of Huron County. Until his retirement, he was a 'bricklayer and stonemason by trade. His father, Thomas Elliott, Kirkton, died several years ago in. his 93rd year. A five generation picture, including the. elder Thomas Elliott, was taken in 1923. —Clinton News-Record ■. ■ ■ ' 4 * ....................... ........................ .......................... Suffers M inor Bruises When Struck By Car Ronald WarbingT, 9-year-pld son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wareing, had a close call from a serious accident shortly after five o’clock Monday evening. R-unhing out from the curb and dodging a "moving car in front of Canada Packers he ran into the path of another car driven Iby Rev. P. A. Ferguson, of Hensall. The lad was knocked: 'to the pavement and was picked up by Mr. Ferguson who carried him to the office of 'Dr. Doyle -where, it was found he was suffering only minor cuts and bruises. The fact that Mr. IFergusoiP ■had complete control of his car and was able to stop' it in about its own length no'doubt saved the lad from more serious injuries. .Sever­ al lads were playing .and were following Ronald onto the street when the accident occurred. Fire Threatens Implement Shop Monday Afternoon When a burst of flames envel­ oped the engine of the Usborne Township grader while being re­ paired in the workshop of Fred Huxtable in the middle of the afternoon Monday there .was con­ siderable excitement for a few minutes. A call was sent in for the fire department and the sound of the siren sent many scurrying to the scene. Before they arrived some local fire-fighting equipment was brought into play and had the flames under control before much damage was done. Workmen were engaged in making some adjust­ ments to the engine when the gasoline ignited. The flames shot •as high a# the ceiling. Eclipse on Saturday There will be a partial solar ec­ lipse Saturday lasting about three hours. Moving from west to east ■the eclipse will be seen in this district from about 10.42 a.m. to 1.45 p.m. Membership of C of C Near 100 The Executive and 'Council of the Exeter Chamber of Commerce held their second meeting on "Monday evening, November 18th. The membersnip committee chair­ man, Mr. W. G. Cochrane, tendered reports of the campaign, which is still under why, advising that al­ ready some 82 memberships have been taken out, The canvas is not ,yet completed and a total member­ ship of close to 100 members is expected. It was decided to hold a general meeting of the entire membership on Monday, December 16th, when a speaker or a representative of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce would be invited to attend. The present proposed operational set-up is to be Ibuilt around four 'distinct divisions, namely, agriculture, civ­ ics, commerce and industry. 'Presi­ dent A. O. Elliots appointed division­ al chairmen as follows: agriculture, Preston C- Dearing; civics, Dr. R. H. Doyle; commerce, Ulric SnOll; industry, Benson W. Tuckey. '■ The general membership will shortly receive a questionnaire form on which they will be requested to indicate the committee or commit­ tees on which they would prefer to work. There are several projects ifor consideration already and as seen as formation of the committees is completed, these projects will bo assigned to the proper committees for investigation and report. It Is ’ the desire of the Executive and Council to have all or as much as possible of the work Of the Chamber undertaken by committees of the members themselves, and for this reason it is hoped that the questionnaires will be completed add returned promptly. Young Adult Club Organized at James St. Twenty young married Couples of the congregation of James Street church met in the school­ room on Tuesday evening and .or­ ganized themselves into a Young Adult Club for mutual fellowship, enrichment and recreation. After a hearty sing-song and a selection by a hastily organized male quar­ tette consisting of four “budding young artists’’ Mt. 'Irwin welcomed the group and led the business and organization session. The following officers were selected: presidents, Ted,and Wilda Buswell; secretary­ treasurers, Canfrae’ and Anne Cann; executive, Lawrence and Margaret Wein, Elmer and Bar­ bara Bell, Alf and Lu Wuerth. The executive is to be responsible for the next meeting which will Ibe •held on Dec. 30th. It was decided to meet on the last Monday even­ ing of the month ip. the school­ room and that eadh couple be res­ ponsible for bringing at- least one other couple to future gatherings. Under the able guidance of Art and Anne Campbell a fast and active recreation program kept everyone on the move. Muscles, lungs, wits and tongues were well exercised and we imagine some of those lads didn’t sprint to work next morning .quite as fast as usual, while maflam, for her part, bemoaned aching muscles and dam­ aged coiffures. But it -really was .fun, wasn't it? How those lads and hissies played. The master of cere­ monies called upon certain ones for service in passing the eats , and later when six cookies and not one sandwich was- left on the plates and after certain of our newly weds (feminine) had consulted the “Message of the Leaves” volun­ teers wiped the dishes, swept the floor and juggled the chairs and paid respects to His Majesty, all Went home happier than ever in a wider circle of friendship. Attend Ministerial Meeting ‘A number of the local ministers attended the St. Mai’ys and Dis­ trict Ministerial Association at their regular meeting last Monday in the Kirkton Anglican church. The speaker was Mr. G. A. Whea- ble, inspector of Public Schools in London who spoke on “The Teach­ ing of Religion in the Public Schools.” JUDGE J. G. S. STANBURY a former resident of Exeter is celebrating teii years as Judge of Lincoln Cotinty. The story will be found cm page four. Photo St* Catharines Standard Seventy-Third Year Single Copy, 5 cents Estimated Surplus of $8,048 In Huron County Finances Double Birthday Celebration Mrs. Douglas Triebper entertain­ ed a number of guests at her 'home on Sunday, it being a double birth­ day celebration for Mrs. Tfiebner and her little niece, Marie Briptnell. Those present.were Mr. and Mrs. Nat Corbett, Mrs, Russell Brintnell ■and family, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Triebner and family and Mis# Ruby King.- Board May Purchase Camp Borden Building A special meeting of the Board of Education was held in the of­ fice of the. Secretary, Miss K. Mac- Faul Monday evening. The commit­ tee that motored to Camp Borden Tuesday of last week to inspect one of the buildings at the camp now being offered for sale by ,War 'Assets Corporation and recom­ mended $o the Exeter Board of Education by the department in Toronto, reported the building as adaptable to meet the need for more accommodation which now prevails at the school and which it is estimated must be provided for before the opening of the term next fall. It was decided to write the department for the es­ timated cost and further particu­ lars. The new building now under course of construction is nearing ■completion. Sad ie Hawk ins Dance i Attended by 300 Pupils The Sadie Hawkins dance came off on Friday night as gals escort­ ed guys, asked ’em to jig and even bought refreshments to cool them down. The students danced to rec­ ords in the gym nicely decorated in a traditional manner. Highlight, of the whole affair came when Daisey Mae (Joan Crocker) caught Li’l Abner (George Rether) and Marryin’ Sam (Iyan Hunter-Duv- ar) conducted the martial rights. Witnesses ‘were Mama _,and Papa Yokum (Eleanor Hunkin and Mur­ ray Brintnell). A good old square dance with A. H. Campbell calling and novelty dances added to the entertainment. Winners ducked for apples, drank beer (iced tea and soda water) and won silly prizes. Around 300 were present. Well boys the dream is over—now back to the monotony of life. Mrs. C H. Taylor Still Very Active at 92 Mrs. C. H. Taylor, of Shakes­ peare, formerly of Exeter, cele­ brated her 92nd birthday, Wednes­ day, November 13th at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Mc- Tavish and : her grandson, Brant McTavish. Mrs. Taylor, still enjoy­ ing the best of health, does a considerable amount of ^work around the farm home. She still finds time, at her advanced age, to attend, church services regularly, at the Shakespeare Presbyterian church and is a member of the Women’s Missionary Society of that church. Among those who* at­ tended a birthday supper in her honor were: two sons, Frank and Reginald Taylor, of Exeter; Mr. and MrS. Murray Armstrong, Mrs. George Bonney and Miss Elizabeth Taylor, of London; and Mrs. Jas. A. Crerar of North Easthope. The final session for 1946 of Huron County Council opened in Goderich on Monday afternoon. Warden R, E, Shaddick stated dur­ ing a. brief address that he felt the ■publicity gained >by the holding of International Plowing match more than repaid the county for the efr fort, He commended the staff of the County Health Unit, which how ■consists of<i four nurses, who are ■doing excellent work. The county roads are in good condition, he said, and compare favorably with those of other coun­ ties, He suggested that a registered nurse be placed on the payroll of the County Home. The reforesta­ tion committee had been active, It had been suggested that the area in Goderich and Stanley townships from Varna to Bayfield be made a game preserve for a breeding (place for deer so as to insure a deer population in Huron, Warden Shaddick expressed sym pathy for Reeve J. J. Evans, of Wingham, in the death of his wife and to Mrs. Jacob, matron of the County Home, and her family in a recent bereavement; and also ex­ pressed hope for the speedy recov­ ery- of Sheriff Nelson Hill, who is seriously ill in Alexandra hospital here. Good Surplus Estimated County Treasurer A, H. Erskine submitted financial statements as showing receipts in the general ac­ count at Oct. 31 of $142,672.29; and a bank balance over expendi­ tures of $1,397,87, The estimates for the balance of the year were set at $166.-602,87, leaving *an es­ timated net surplus of $8,047.87 for the year. Mr, Erskine said that most com­ mittees had lived within their es­ timates. Administration of justice costs had increased but not above what was estimated. Demand loan interest is $1,700 below the esti­ mate.The debentures for the new court house were sold Nov 1. at 99.9 3, and on receipt of this mon­ ey current loans were paid -off. The savings on this item next year will be even greater. The dis- •Qoupt_ on the whole issue of $.250,- 000 was. $175, and in only -one in­ stance reported by the Investment Dealers Association has any- muni­ cipality bettered the rate of “ cost. The city of Hamilton sold (li% de­ bentures at slightly over par in, June. Council Notes Exeter, November 18, 1946 • The regular meeting of the Mun­ icipal Council of the Village of Ex­ eter was held in the Town Hall with Reeve Tuckey and Councillors Allison, Caldwell Dignan and Hern present. The minutes of the last regular meeting of Nov. 4th were read and adopted -on motion of Councillors Caldwell and Allison. Communications were read and dealt with as follows: N. W. Miller, County Clerk, re appointment* of High School Trus­ tees; Board of Education, re ap­ pointment of High School Trustees R. O. Staples, Inspector, re school matters; Dept, of Municipal Affairs re subsidy; Dept, of Health, re In­ sulin ; County of . Huron, re graveL Filed. The Clerk was instructed to pre­ pare By-Law for appointment of High School Trustee at *our last re­ gular meeting of the year. Property committee reported that dump ground was being put in or­ der. Streets would be gravelled in a few days. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Allison and Caldwell that Reeve Tuckey and Councillor Hern inquire into the matter of equipment for garbage collection and snow removal. The matter of removal of tree in front -of E. R. Hopper’s property on William street was left to the Road and Bridges committee. Mr. Earl Neil again waited on the council in regard to building a roller skating rink and bowling al­ leys in Exeter on a location to be agreed upon by Mr. Neil' and a ma­ jority of the Municipal Council# The Clerk read a communication from the Dept, of Municipal- Affairs l’e erection of Village to town. Ta-1 bled. The Reeve reported an enduiry from Mr. MacLareii, of Grand Bend re purchase of snow plow. it was moved and seconded by Councillors Allison and Dignan that the steel horse drawn plow be offer­ ed for sale at $25.00 and that the Clerk notify Mr, MacLaren to thia effect. Mr, Bercy Hewitt reported gas fumes coming from the drain in bls cellar. Street Commissioner J* Norry was instructed to Investigate The matter of purchase of Snow fence was left in the hands of the Street Commissioner# It was moved and seconded by Couhcinors Horn and OaldwMl that we purchase it tmw furnace and. (Continued on page O,