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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1949-02-10, Page 1Seventy-sixth Year Single Copy 6 cents 7. death and bleed- wairn- paid a —i of and John Fer- ■here ■i 'f audi- other EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 10, 1949 Insurance Policies Increase By 122 The seventy-third annual gen­ eral meeting of the Usborne & Hibbert Mutual Fire Insurance Company wac held at Farquhar on Monday, February Mr, William H, Coates, president of the company, in the chair and gave the ' lowing address: "We are today for the annual meeting, to receive the various reports^ elect three directors, elect tors and to discuss any business. "I regret to record the in August last of our colleague Mr. John McGrath, who foi’ over twelve years was an able and esteemed member pf your board. According to the company’s by­ laws, vacancies occurring on the board of directors have to be filled, until the next general meeting .and Mr. Martin Feeney was appointed. You will be asked today to elect a director to fill this vacancy for the un­ expired term of two years. "The number of direct policies in force has increased by 122 and the amount of direct insur­ ance in force by over 1% mil­ lion dollars. “Values were still rising in 1948 and we found it necessary meats for Blanshard panies, as the Hay cover all our reinsurance needs. "Our losses were higher 1947 but fortunately 40 per of the largest single loss reinsured and we did not to bear this loss alone. "Mr. B. W. F. Beavers, been our able MAY BE RETURNED FOR TRIAL Pictured above is Sam Carr, long missing alleged key member of' the Soviet spy ring smashed in. Canada, who was arrested in a New York rooming' house by F.B.I, agents, Carr has been hunted since 1945 when a Canadian Royal Commission charged lie recruited Soviet agents in Canada and collected highly secret information for transmission to Moscow. He was seized in a room in a basement apartment at 115 West 74th Street. —Central Press Canadian to enter into agree- reinsurance with tlie and the Downie Cont­ our agreement with Company could not than cent was have . who had been our able secretary­ treasurer foi' ovei' twenty years, resigned from that position in April. The board was reluctant to accept his resignation but Mr. Beavers felt he woult^ now like •to retire while he was in good health. I would now like to place on record our appreciation of the valuable services ren­ dered to the company by Mr, Beavers and to thank him for the kind co-operation and guid­ ance he has given to the new secretary-treasurer "In spite of our low rate of premium, our financial position is strong and we have an in­ crease in surplus of §2,77S.26. Of this amount SS22.98 will have to be paid in income tax, so that oui' true increase in sur­ plus for the year is $1,955.28." Following the president’s ad­ dress, the treasurer’s and the auditor’s reports were given. William A. Hamilton and Mil­ ton McCurdy were re-elected as directors for a furthei* term of three years and Martin Feeney was elected director to complete the term of the late John Mc­ Grath. General discussion of matters of interest to the members fol­ lowed. The meeting closed with the singing of "God Save The King", At a meeting .of the Board of Directors held after the general meeting, Angus Sinclair was ap­ pointed president, and McCurdy vice-president. Milton I I Massey-Harris To Build Showroom An important addition to business section of Exeter will be made on Station street with the erection of a modern show­ room and warehouse for the handling of Massey-Harris imp­ lements, Mr, H» R. Sherwood, who has been for twelve years with the Massey-Harris Comp­ any, has purchased from. Mr. Lome Johnston, two lots of land situated just off the Main Street and east of the Exeter creamery, Mr. Sherwood intends erecting an up-to-date showroom, service depot and warehouse. He is planning a building that will ba both a credit to the company and the municipality. For three years Mr. Sherwood was in China, where he was on loan from the Massey-Harris comp­ any to the United Nations as head of farm machinery for China, Previously, he served as salesman, blockman and super­ visor for the company. He Is a married man and Is at present looking tor an apartment. the Slightly Envious The Times-Advocate has ceived from Mr, Henry Delbridge a copy of the Mount Dora Topic, It speaks of the warm weather, the bountiful citrus crop now being harvested and. makes One wish that they, like the Exeteritcs, wore enjoying of that sunny clime. re­ other some ty M. Francis Ill; Recovered Mr, B. M» Francis, Who With Mrs, Francis is spending the winter in Florida, was ill in hospital for a week. His many friends will be pleased to know that he is out of hospital and much improved in health. Turf Club Raises Purses For 1949 The Exeter Turf Ulub held first meeting for 1949 at the fice.of Mr. Wesley Simmons Tuesday, February 1. It was its of- on _ ., . -I- .. — de­ cided to hold the annual race meet on Wednesday, July 20, with increased purses. There will be four purses of $500.00 each. This meet will be followed by a second meet later in the season. The club is in excellent financial condition and hqpes to make this year the best yet. In the absence of George Lawson (through illness), Jack Morrissey acted as secretary. The hope was expressed that Mr. Lawson will feel up to re­ suming his old job soon. The following officers elected: President, Frank Tay­ lor; chairman, Jack Morrissey; secretary-treasurer, G. W. Law- son. The following are the mem­ bers: Thomas Yearley, Harry Swartz,- Harry Beaver, Garnet Flynn, William Allison, Preston Dearing, Wes Simmons. Mr. Harry Swartz was elected as the club’s representative on the Exe­ ter Community Park Board. were Winchelsea Man Injured Felling Tree Mr. Gordon Ford, Winchelsea, had the misfortune to be injured last Mqpday morning while as­ sisting to cut down a tree in a bush belonging to Mr. Parnham, of near Anderson. The tree seemed to slip on the stump, causing it to fall in quite a different direction to what was intended and in doing so it struck Gordon across his back, pinning him to the ground. He was removed by ambulance to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Lon­ don where it was found that no bones were broken but that he suffered from severe shock and bruises. He was able to return home on Sunday. Undergoes Operation Mrs. Charles WaShorn under­ went an operation Monday in St. Joseph's Hospital, London. She is getting along as well can be expected. as Oldest Resident Dies Exeter’s oldest resident, B. S. Phillips, passed away on Wednesday evening, lived she Mrs. Had she have been of age in town would ninety-nine years of age April,-Mrs. J. W. Hern of is a daughter. Centfaha Loses 10-6 Centralia dropped an important game in their bid a playoff spot Wednesday night, losing to Wellesley 10-6. The Flyers kept pace iti the first period when the teams skated off in a 4-4 tie. From there on in, Wellesley command­ ed the play. Four players picked up two markers apiece — Shaw for the Airport and Bitchy, Schroeder and Buehler for the Winners. all- for i Sister Of Kippen Man Dies Oh West Coast Word has been received Kippen of the death of Mrs. Margaret B. Walper, eighty years of age, at New Westminster, B.C. She Was a former resident of Stanley Township. Surviving are two daughters—Mrs. Mary Baer, Victoria, and Mrs. A. M. Brooks, New Westminster; a son —Walter B. Walper, Port AT* berni; a brother-—Andrew B. Bell, Kippen; two sisters—Mrs. William Sinclair, Kippen, and. Mrs. (Rev.) John Richardson, Millbank. in Public School Board Holds Regul ar Meeting The regular monthly meeting of the Exeter Public School Board was held on Tuesday eve­ ning, February 1, at 7:30. Chairman W. . E. Middleton and Messrs. Russell, Seldon and Pollen were present, while Mr. C. A. Cann and Mrs. E. ders were absent. The minutes of meeting were read Correspondence lows: Grants as approved by the Department of Education; report from H. BeaL Technical School re William Maybee; appeal foi' books for war-devastated areas; request from the Exeter Arena Board that two members of the Exeter Public School Board be appointed to meet with the Arena Board to discuss financial charges. Mr. W. E. Middleton appoint­ ed Mr. C. A. Cann and Mr. R. E. Russell to meet with the Arena Board. The Exeter Public School Board granted the above two members the power as they saw fit. It was moved by Mr. Russell and seconded by Pollen that the accounts be .paid. The principal’s report was as follows; Number on roll, 222; number of teaching days, 21; average attendance, 194.67. Mrs. A. Hamilton taught a half day for Mr, C. Blowes. Supplies were also requested. The .principal’s report was adopted and supplies ordered. The Board recommended the insertion of the following ad in The Exeter Times-Advocate: ‘‘Owing to the crowded Condi­ tions in the Exeter Public School, the Board requests parents to co-operate by allowing pupils to return school ibOfore 1:15 p.m." Mr. R. E. Russell moved journment at 9:30 p.m. W. H, Hodgson, Sec.Treas. W. San- the and was previous adopted, as fol- to act R. Mr. E. H. the not to ad- Two Cars Crash On Highway 83 In a two-car collision on High­ way 83 east of Exeter Sunday evening, Mrs. 'Elmer Keller and son, Gerald, of Dashwood, were shaken up and cut when a Wat­ son taxi driven by Peter Grid- zak crashed into their car, The lights on the Keller car had gone out and Mr. Kellar got out to try to fix them. The car driven by Gridzak lilt the Keller car so hard that it was shot about 180 .feet ahead. It Went across the highway and landed in a ditch. The accident was investigated by Provincial Constable J. Fer­ guson, of Exeter, who estimated the damage to the Watson taxi at $185 and to the Keller car at $85. 1 Art Haist Loses Eye Mr. Arthur Haist, Bend, is ill in St. Joseph’s Hosp­ ital, London, the loss of his left eye from injuries received in a hockey game at Thedford Wednesday Of last week. Art was playing with the Grand Bend team against Thedford and during the second period in the of the Art Klopp Grand some reluctance that he decided to go to Thedford, stating it would be his last game. of Grand having1 suffered of the game was struck eye by the stick of one players. is an employee of Mr. of the Brenner Hotel, Bend, and it wad with that Dies in London Hospital Miss Dorothy Williams, has been ill in Victoria Hospital passed away Thursday morning. She was suffering from injuries received In a car accident. Who To Re-organize Recreation Body The regular meeting of the Municipal Council of the Village of Exetei’ whs held in the coun­ cil chambers, pa Monday evening With Reeve Sweitzpr and Coun­ cillors Hern, Hughes, Linden­ field and Snider present. The minutes At tlie last regu­ lar meeting of January 24 were read ' and adopted. Mr, Robert Dinney waited on Council and presented the finan­ cial report of the Recreational Council, This report showed a balance on hand of $390,78, Mr. Dinney suggested that the Re­ creational Council be reorganized if it is to continue, It was moved and seconded by Councillors Hern and Snider that the financial report of the Recreational Council be acepted. Mr, Nelson Statton waited on Council asking that the recomt mendation of the 1948 Council (that the licence fee in regard to his poolroom be lowered) be given’ consideration and that Council lower ..the age limit for his customers and that he be allowed to keep his premises open longer hours. Council pro­ mised consideration. Communications wore read and dealt with as follows: The Salvation Army, asknowledge- ment of grant; filed, War Memorial Children’s Hos­ pital, acknowledgement of grant. Filed. Wong Bing Toon, re business tax; filed. Canadian: National Railways, re assessment; attention of the assessor. Bell Telephone Company, re installations; filed. Department of H i g h w a y s, auditor’s report. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Lindenfield and Hughes that this report be accepted and filed. Victoria Hospital, re hospitali­ zation; responsibility accepted. County Treasurer, re list of land to be sold for taxes. The London Free Press, re municipal' ad " in centennial edi­ tion. It was moVed and seconded by Councillors Snider and Hughes that a municipal ad at a cost of $8$.00*be placed and that the clerk ‘d submit’ for same. Civic Administration, scription. It was moved conded by Councillors field and Snider that one sub­ scription be ordered. By-law 6, 1949, elosing .part of Gidley Street East and Brock Street, was given two readings. By-law 7, 1949, to control the_ municipal dump, was given its* three readings and passed. By-law 8, 1949, making ap­ pointments to the Arena Board, was given its three readings and passed. After consideration, it was agreed that the Recreational Council had been doing valuable work and that the organization should be retained. The matter of reorganization was laid over to a future meeting. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Hughes and Lin­ denfield that notice prohibiting parking of autos on streets dur­ ing winter months be placed in The Exeter Times-Advocate, It was moved and seconded by Councillors Hern and Snider that wiring of the fire alarm be made to separate fuse box and that the P.U.C. be requested to make the change. This matter was left in the hands of Coun­ cillor Hern. It was moved and second by Councillors Snider and Hughes that the recommendation of the 1948 Council be followed and that the governing by-law he amended so as to set the- pool­ room licence at $75,00 per an­ num, Tlie following applications for building permits Were granted on the motion of Councillors. Hern and. Hughes. Orville Cann, a house; Marry R. Sherwood, a sales room and shop and star- -.f The clerk reported the follow­ ing registrations during 1948: Births, 140; ma r r I a g e s, 26; death, 31; still birtlis, 3; old age pension applications, 14. The clerk was Instructed to secure necessary information for reappointments to park Board. The treasurer reported prepay­ ment of '49 taxes I ntlie amount of $9,468.30. I The following accounts were read and ordered paid on the motion of Councillors Hughes and Shider: W, O. Pearce, Wes­ tern Assurance Company, fire premium, $30,45; Brennan Pav­ ing Company, balance account, $1,467.70; O. E. Boyle, Super­ test, gas and oil, truck and trac­ tor, $10.60; Sandy Elliot, gas and oil, truck and tractor, $5.- 75; Exeter Motor Sales, gas and Oil, truck and tractor, repairing sander, $37.33; Exeter Times- Advocate, printing notices, sup­ plies, $84.32. Relief: February relief, $50.- 00; R. G. Seldon, fuel, $8.65. Time , Sheet: Gerald Cornish, labour, $50.65; Samuel Grain­ ger, labour, $28,83; Arthur —Pledso Turn to Page Five Transport Hit By CNR Train Garnet Winegarden, aged 20, ■358 Waterloo st., London, n consider himself mighty lucky that he suffered only head injuries and shock when a truck he was driving was struck by the C.N.R. train at the crossing in Exeter north, Thursday morn­ ing of last week. The truck after being struck by the Diesel engine was carried for a dist- . ' ................ accord- of the material re sub- and se- Linden- TOP ATHLETE IN ’48 Barbara Ann Scott, Canada’s sweetheart of the blades, has again won the Lou E. Marsh memorial trophy, awarded annually to Canada’s o us banding athlete. The winsome miss from Ottawa first won the coveted award in 1945, again in 1947, and now in 1948. She is the only three-time winner, ohe is currently in Washington, D.C., practicing for her next professional ap­ pearance. Here she is pictured after the presentation of the Marsh trophy in 1947, —Central Press Canadian engine was carried for ance of 84 feet, 9 inches ing to the measurements police. Winegarden, driving a er Transport truck, had x._, visit to the Exeter branch __ Canadian Canners and was on his way to Forest. He was travelling west when the train struck the truck just behind the cab. Winegarden was found beside the tracks about 60 feet from the point of impact, in an unconcious condition ing profusely. Constables John Norry Provincial Constable guson were called to the scene, fras was Dr. Dunlop who had injured man removed in Hopper-Hockey ambulance the the . to St. Joseph’s hospital. Latest re­ ports state that he is making a satisfactory recovery. The estimated damage to the truck was placed at $700. It had landed on its wheels and was facing south. Conductor William Urquhart, of Sarnia, was in charge of the train with J. F. Anderson, of Sarnia, as engineer. Following the accident the train continued on, its way to Clinton. dust con- several months have not 1, 2 and 3, 1949, and approved on Swartz and Mac- i for and seal was Attends Breeders’ Meetings Mr. Preston Dearing was in Toronto last week attending a meeting of the Ontario Sheep Breeders Association and also of the Dominion Sheep Breeders Association. He was re-elected a director of the lattei' association. Second Wolf Is Shot Near Zurich Anothei’ wolf has bit the near Zurich, which proves clusively that the wolf stories that have been in circulation for been idle myths, In an organized drive by a number of hunters last Saturday Verdun/Rau was the lucky marksman to bring the animal down. It was shot on the farm of Mr. William Decker. Two weeks ago we reported a wolf shot iby an American, hun­ ter in the same vicinity. The wolf shot at that time was a male weighing about forty pounds, The one'shot Saturday was a weight colour much and could be easily mistaken for one. A bounty the Ontario Department, be skinned pelt sent to fication. Usborne Couple female a little heavier in and a little lighter in than the first. They very resembled a police dog Stephen Council | Holds Regular Meeting The Council of the Township of Stephen met in the council rooms Tuesday, February 1, at 1' p.m. Mr. Harry Beaver, deupty- reeve, acting as chairman in the absence of Reeve Elmer Lawson who is confined to his home, being ill with pneumonia. Coun­ cillors Roy Swartz, John Mor­ rissey and Charles MacGregor 'being present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and adopted on the motion of Morrissey and | MacGregor. The By-laws were also read the motion of Gregor. The leases regarding the Bank of Montreal were presented signature by the chairman clerk and the corporation placed upon them. The following committee appointed to inquire about prices for a power mower for the township roads; Lawrence ’’Hill, John Morrissey and Charles Mac­ Gregor. _aF< W. McTrlock, tax collector, reported that there was approx­ imately $4,000.00 of 1948 taxes still unpaid. Roy Swartz, John Morrissey and Lawrence Hill were appoint­ ed to attend the Good Roads Convention to be held February 22 and 23 at the Royal York Hotel, Toronto. Mr. Harry Beaver was ap­ pointed to look after the plumb­ ing and carpenter necessities in respect to toilets, wash-basins, foi’ the council rooms and bank premises. Oil the MacGregor following authorized Hill, superintendent, $42.00; El­ don Smith, operator, $19.60; Grant Roeszler, $1.40; Clifford Kenny, operator, $23.60; Albert Morlock, repairs, $2.00; Law­ rence Hill, $17.50; J. D. Adams Ltd., $209.04. • Grand Bend Police Village: Glen Brenner, $8.00; Lee Jenni- son, $90.00; W. F. Jenuison, $214.50; total $312.50. I On motion of Morrissey and MacGregor the following general accounts Were authorized for payment: Times - Advocate, elec­ tion printing and ads, $50.79; Bert Holt, shelter Mrs. Garru- thers, $7.00; Mrs. Thomas Ken- ney*> care of Milton Kenney, $9.00; Thomas Ziler, fox boun­ ty, $3.00; Garfield Hill, sheep killed by dogs, $22.00; Murray Elliott, valuator, $2.00; Munici­ pal World, subscriptions $18.00; H. it. Either, insurance prem­ iums, $69.00 William Mason, hospitalization, $50.00; Centralia Co-op, fuel for Ernie Whiteford, $2LOO; The Municipal World/ road system books, $9.33; F.W. Morlock, stamps, $25.00; James Fairfull, fox bounties, $3.00; Desjardines Store, relief Mrs., Carruthers, $10.00j County ot Huron, hospitalization, ^$54.00; Restemayer and Miller, relief for Tyler, $16.00; T. Harry Hoff­ man, flbwers for Alex Neeb, $12,00; Louis Buccllli, fox boun­ ties, $12.00; Lloyd RoOszlef, labour on town hall roof, $1.40; Grant Roeszler, labour on town hall roof, $1.40; Mrs. Laura Pollock, rebate dog tax, $2.00; R. G. Bennett, grant to seed fair, Clinton, $10.00; Salvation Army, grant, $26.00; T, X Ma­ honey, Good Roads Association ......... „ —-Please Turn to Page Ten:.lI count series. motion of Charles and Roy Swartz -the road accounts were to be paid: Lawrence of $25 is paid by Fisheries and Game The animal must and dried and the Toronto for identi­ Motion Pictures Shown At Lions’ Suppei- Meeting At the Exeter Lions Club supper meeting Friday evening, motion pictures were shown of Huron County’s new mobile lib­ rary which is operated by Mr. and Mrs. G. Eckmjer, of God­ erich. The pictures are-in colour and show many scenes through­ out the county where the library truck, in .a co-operative way, makes a quarterly visit to each of the thirty-three participating libraries. It shows many scenes of successful farming operations as well as scenes of some of the more important industries. District M.L.A, And Bride Home From Honeymoon Mr, Thomas Pryde, M.L.A., and Mrs, Pryde arrived home last week from their honeymoon spent in the south. While in Florida they called upon Mr. and Mrs. B, M. Francis and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Delbrldge at Mt. Dora. Mr. and Mrs. Pryde left today (Wednesday) for Toronto to he present at the opening of the new session the legislature. We Hate To Make Excuses, Bift . . * Owing to a break in one our type-composing machines Wednesday afternoon, the paper is late this week. On Tuesday, February 1, the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Johns of Zion was the scene of a very happy occasion when re­ latives, neighbours and friends gathered to honour and help them celebrate their golden wed­ ding anniversary in the after­ noon and evening. Mrs. Garnet Johns opened the door and was in charge of the guest book. The attendants of fifty years Hern Frank ceived To dining-room was tastefully de­ corated in gold and white and several bouquets of flowers. A three-tied wedding cake centred the table. Mrs. William Brock, also at the wedding Of fifty years ago, assisted in pouring tea in the afternoon. Following their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Johns lived in Exeter for the first three years, then moved to the farm where they ■ now reside. The bride and groom received numerous cards and lovely gifts, including two beautiful gold blankets. ago, Mrs. Matilda of St. Marys and Mr. Brock of Winchelsea re- witli Mr. and Mrs. Johns, mark the occasion, the i i I of of on Se-mUFinal Hockey Starts Monday Night The district grouping of the W.O.A.A. hockey league will be­ gin the semi-finals this Monday night at the arena. The second doubleheader will be played on Friday night, Exeter and Dublin will meet for the "AH group title, while Hensall and Luchu will play for the "B" honours, Three teams Will play to decide the *‘O” winners. They are Dashwood, Credlton, and Zurich, Dashwood and ’Credlton will play In the first round with the winners to meet Enrich. The semi-finals (will im a two-gamh, goals-to- Mrs* David Schroeder Mrs. David Schroeder of Dash­ wood passed away at her home on Thursday of last week. Born. August 13, 1864, she was a daughter of the late Sophie and Christopher Willert. On Decem­ ber 16, 1890, she was united In marriage with her now bereaved husband. For years they farmed at Sarepta and nineteen years ago moved to Dashwood to re­ side. She was a faithful member of the Zion Lutheran Church of Dashwood. Surviving besides her husband are Mrs. .Everett Haist of Dashwood; Herman, of At­ lanta, Midi,; and Robert Grace, of Detroit. There are five grand­ children—-Mrs. F. J. Cleaver, Caserville, Mich,; Mrs. Frank Dutetre of Watrous, Sask.; Ken­ neth Schroeder, Atlanta, Mich.; Stanley Haist, of Dashwood; and Mrs. Donald Grace, of Detroit; and one brother, Henry Willert, of Dashwood. The body rested at the T. Harry Hoffman fun­ eral home Where the funeral took place on Saturday, with interment in the Exeter mauso­ leum. Rev. Hignell officiated. The bearers were she nephews: Messrs. Henry Blerllng, William Bierling, Ezra Willard, Amlel Willard, Percy and Garnet W1K lert. Label Sheet Corrected The label sheet for The Exe­ ter Times-Advocate has been corrected to date. A great many subscriptions have been paid during the past month. Kindly look at your label to see that it is correct, < %