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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1949-04-07, Page 1% V” x.' r t?A 0 a Seventy-sixth Yeari Mr.z Mrs, Penhale Home From Trip Mr. and' Mrs. L. J. Penhale returned horn© Saturday after an •extended visit with their son-in- law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs, Keith Colby of Belgrave Heights, Victoria, Australia, and their two grandchildren which they were seeing for the first time, Mr, and Mrs. Penhale left heVe the latter part of January ■ and made the trip both ways by plane, They enjoyed the trip by air, and during the long trip that took them half way round the globe, and back they countered 'only two — ordinary experiences, the way out. At Vancouver they ■encountered a fog and for an hour encircled the landing field and finally landed at an aux­ iliary field sixty miles away and made the trip back to Vancouver by bus. When approaching Hon­ olulu they ran into quite a s t o r m. The trip home was smooth sailing, so smooth that you. could hold a cup of coffee in your hand as easily as you ■could in your own home.Stops were mad£ at S^.n Frap- -eisco, Honolulu, Canton Islands and the Fjji Islands both ways. When they arrived in Australia it was midsummer with the pleasure resorts at the height of the season. At no time is there .“severe cold and in no home did they see a stove other than foi* cooking. However, most homes had a fireplace. Fruits and abundant and many lines were •Canadian prices, could be cents a pound, modation was excellent and very Reasonable. Mr. Penhale visited several canneries where fruits are put up principally for the British market. The buildings of oue cannery alone covered seven acres. Export wool was in great •demand tea and rationed After and being loathe to leave they boarded the plane at Sydney on Friday, March, 25, at 11:30 a.m. and owere in Vancouver Sunday night. On Monday of this week, Mr. and Mrs. Penhale visited the former’s aged mother at Forest, who was delighted at tlieii’ safe return, as she has not been en­ joying the best of health of late. One of the pleasant outcomes of the trip is to be able to picture their daughter in her comfortable home surrounded by hospitable friends whom Mr. and Mrs. Penhale had the pleas­ ure of meeting. Mrs. Penhale says that after1 having made the trip Australia does not seem so far away. Mr. Colby during tlie war took his airforce training at the Centralia Airport and was married in Exeter before return­ ing to Australia. / en- ouPof-the- both on vegetables were while prices in on pai’ with choice steaks had for twenty-five Hotel accom- at high prices. Gasoline, other commodities were by coupon. enjoying their .holiday David Bruce Son of early pioneers of the district and a life-long resident ■of Hibbert Township, David Bruce, lot 15, concession 13, died early Tuesday morning. Mr. Bruce, 81, enjoyed fair* health until a week ago, when he took a severe stroke. He was a son of the late Andrew Bruce and Elizabeth Moore and was born in 1867 on the farm where he lived all his life. The land there had beeh originally cleared by his father after coming over from Ireland. The deceased was married in 1897 to the former Alice LevinA Sellery, vlves him. The couple celebrated their golden wedding ago. He. was an e/1 det of the Staffa United • Church for many years. Surviving are: one son, Frank, on the homestead; two daughters, Mrs. N. Belfour (Charlott) Windsor, and Mrs. Russell (Rebecca) Jackson, Ni­ agara Falls, Ont.; one brother, Dr. R- F. Bruce. Onaway, Mich., and four grandchildren, Two sons and one daughter died in infancy and six brothers and one sister 'predeceased him. A .private service was held Thurs­ day at 2:100 p.in., With a public service in Staffa church follow­ ing, Bitrial will be in Staffa cemetery. Rev. A. H. Daynard of Staffa United Church will offic­ iate. who sur- two years /gg> EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 7, 1949 Single Copy 6 cents Exeter’s Population Third Largest in Huron The 1949 Municipal Directory issued by the Department of Municipal Affairs, Ogives the pop­ ulation of .the various municipal­ ities in Huron as follows: Gode­ rich 4,9 06; Clinton 2,409; Exe­ ter 2,364 Wingham 2,302; Sea­ forth 1,971; Brussels 772; ,BIyth 690; Hensall 677, Townships: Ashfield 1,611; Colborne 1,004; Goderich 1,376; Grey 2,141; Hay 2,146; Howick 2,521; ----- 1,652; 1,755; .Hullet .1,700; Morris 1,696; 'Stephen 2,412; McKillop Stanley Tucker- smith 1,539; Turnberry 1,276 ;r Usborne 1,678; East Wawanosh 966; West Wawanosh 1,169. Total population 42,733; total acreage 795,865; total assess­ ment $46,782,850. Gas Thief Caught In Three Hours • Provincial 'police were alerted Wednesday morning and with the aid of the new radio system were able to apprehend a fleeing motorist, who at gun point had secured a supply of gasoline from a service station at Grand Bend. The motorist pulled up at the gas pumps belonging to Mike Gratton and after securing ten gallons of gas pulled a gun on the operator and sped away. It happened shortly before eight o’clock. Provincial Constable J. Ferguson was notified by tele­ phone and he in turn called out all of the County cars. Tlie motorist was traced along the fourteenth concession of Hay Township. His movements were checked through Kippen, again between Sebririgville and Strat­ ford and at 10:30 he was appre­ hended vincial chener. The tor, Wallacdburg.z. at Shakespeare 'by Constable Munroe of Pro- Kit- car, belonging to a was reportedly stolen doc- at Kessell Thugs Still At Large Up-to-date no arrests been made of the three men who of William have entered the home and Jonah Kessell, of Stephen Township, Tuesday last week and after they had beaten, bound and robbed the two brothers escaped with $550. The provincial police have been active in checking every clue and several individuals have been questioned. Mr. Jonah Kessell, who was badly beaten and removed to St. Joseph’s Hospital, has sufficient­ ly recovered to return home and lie and his brother William are now staying with f r i e n d s Stephen. evening of in t Newfoundland sermon H. J. :ZZ5 > - W: ■ B !$ at Snell / jgMB 4- <$■ O: Exeter Council Sets Taxj Rate For 1949 At 30 Mills ... .. . . . & Presented With Sproll Mr. and Mrs, Joseph Davis, on Monday, received from Mr. Daha Porter, Provincial Secretary, .a beautiful scroll extending to them on behalf of the Provincial Government, congratulations on their sixtieth wedding annivers­ ary and the wish that they may both enjoy further anniversaries in good health and happiness, Igs HENSALL OPERATORS were just as pleased as the community’s telephone users when the new common battery switchboard came into operation this Wednesday (April 6th). Their signals will be automatic with the lifting or replacing of the receiver after the con­ version, and they will up longer have to wait for the “ring off” after conversations are finished. Left to right, standing, are shown Miss Katie I. Scott, a Hensall operator since 1911, Mrs. Pearl Shaddick, Miss Elaine Carlile, and Miss Donna MacEwen, chief opera­ tor; seated, Misses Wilma Kyle and Eleanoi’ Venner. The operators have all received spe­ cial training in the handling of the new swit cbboard, which Wednesday brought to an end the era of hand-crank telephones in Hensall. ■&> Over 600 Hear Huronia Concert The Huronia Male Chorus presented its spring concert in James Street United Church Friday evening to an audience that was estimated at more than six hundred persons. The chorus was assisted by Bobby Gardiner and David Bentley, two youth­ ful trumpeters from London. Music lovers were given a real treat and the various numbers were heartily applauded. During the intermission W. G. Cochrane expressed the thanks of the members for the splendid support and paid tribute to the directress, M r s. Alice Sturgis and the accompanist, Mrs. Helen Kleinstiver, and on behalf of the chorus the two ladies were pre­ sented with beautiful bouquets, ,the presentations being made by Allan Elston. The ladies ex­ pressed their appreciation. Every number of the program was well received. If there were any numbers that received .a greater ovation than the others they were the selections by the barbershop quartette and by the trumpeters, both being called back for an encore.. Several young ladies acted as ushers for the large crowd. The proceeds were something over $250.00 Joe Creech New JRetl Cross Campaign The receipts for the Red Cross campaign Up to date are $2,327.- 93. Ottr allocation for Exeter and district is $3,000.00. Can­ vassers who have not yet report­ ed kindly do so as soon as poss­ ible.. Mr. and Mrs. H. 13. Yates and daughter, Donna, visited over the week-end with Mrs. Yates’ par­ ents, Mt. and Mrs. J* Van camp, Mrs. Yates and Donna remain­ ing for a few days. Col. w. J- Heaman of London who was taken ill while vaca­ tioning in Florida and was brought .home by plane, is at present getting along nicely, He has been in hospital for two weeks, Welcomed * Preceding his James St. United Church Sun­ day morning Rev. had a special message in wel­ coming into the Dominion, Can­ ada’s1 tenth province, Newfound­ land. Many of us may not have been aw&re of growing pains;' but last week, Thursday March }31, at 1159 p.m. Canada became a Dominion of ten provinces by the confederation of Newfound­ land. There are a few days for ref­ erence. In 1947 John Cabot dis­ covered Newfoundland. History seems to confirm the fact that the Norsemen were about the shore of the Island at 1000 A.D. But it makes not the least bit ot difference, for John Cabot was the first European known to have landed upon Newfound­ land. in 1583 the Island ivas claimed for England by Sir Humphrey Gilbert and in 1625 the city of St. Johns was found­ ed by fishermen from Devon­ shire, England. It is the oldest city on the continent, dates suffice to romance of the makes us fesi the inheritor of and a noble lineage. *» We now stand upon the ful­ fillment of the hopes and dreams longed for by the fathers of Confederation in 1867. They en­ visioned a Canada from Sea to Sea, one glorious company, one nation uiidei’ one rule. This has been realized when Newfound­ land, England’s oldest colony, became Canada’s newest pfo- ^vince and the seco n d. Island province. We ate proud of out" beautiful and prosperous Dominion, pray with sincere earnestness that God will abundantly bless New­ foundland and all her people. May God’s blessing be upon us all for He alone, through Christ, is able tq make us a truly great and abiding land. “Righteous­ ness alone exalteth a Nation: but sift is a teproach t o any people”. These fill' us with the storied past and that Canada is a rich tradition Baseball Manager One of the most enthusiastic baseball meetings in several years was held in the Town Hall last Thursday njglit. It had been called to discuss plans for the forthcoming season, but before adjournment not only had this been done but the club was re­ organized as well. Those in attendance were unanimous that Exeter should be represented by a winning -con­ tender in the district OBA and various suggestions were made to gain this end. An endeavour is being made tery if at alt ready contacts to secure these Bill Allison, ident, was in the chair for the meeting and along with Bob Dinney, 1949 secretary- treasur­ er, was re-elected. Four were appointed on the executive. They were Reg. Beavers, Jim Bowey, Russ Hopper and Joe Oreech. The club’s new manager will be Joe Creech who has played on local sons, team 1947. On Reeve Sweitzer, Charles Mac- Naughton, Benson Tuckey, Bill Cochrane and Les Robertson. Ulric Snell was appointed in charge of transportation, Gerald Smith, the grounds and Robert Southcott, the advertising. to import a bat­ possible and al- have been made players. last year’s pres- ball teams for many ! His last time out with was as an outfielder Sea­ ttle • in the finance committee are Accepts Toronto Position Mr. Donald A, Trhqualr, B.A., Who Since his graduation from the University of Westesn On­ tario has been associated With Traquair’s Hardware of Exeter, has accepted a position with the firm of Cochrane & Dunlop Wholesale Hardware of Toronto, and commenced his new duties on Monday last, Fo rmer Stephen Reeve, Wife Honored On ^(^edding Anniversary On Saturday evening, April 2, a very delightful evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ratz when 90 relatives and friends gathered in honour of their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. Two contests, “An Observance Contest” and “Mental Menu Con­ test” were enjoyed, conducted by Mrs. E. M. Fahrner, after which a very fin.e,jprogram was given with Mft^SSverett Haist as chairman. Appropriate readings for the .occasion were given by Mrs. Arthur Amy, Mr. Welling­ ton Haist and more. Eleanor with a piano heartily in a _ _ Mr. Emmery Fahrner. A piano duet by Mrs. Milton Ratz and Mrs. Verne Sharp, a vocal solo by Miss Norma Fahrner, a poeni read by Eleanor Sharp avere all enjoyed. Short speeches were given by Mr. and Mrs. Ratz, Mr. Arthur Amy and Mr. Gordon Ratz. Following the program, Mr. and Mrs. Ratz were presented with a purse of money, several pieces of silver, a large hand- painted picture, and other gifts. Mr. William Ratz read the ad­ dress and Mrs. Gordoft Ratz made the presentations. Follow­ ing is the address: “Dear Clara and Roy; “We have met here to con­ gratulate you on this important event in your lives—the cele­ bration of twenty-five - years of married life, called your silver wedding. “You have during those years created a home, one of God’s most have with early years fuller as the years passed swTftly by. “The silver bells of happiness Today ring out for you, Recalling joys your hearts possess And memory brings to view; May that rich love which crowns this day, In future, too, unfold now joys, New blessings for your way Till silver turns to gold, “We do hope that you will both bo spared to reaoh the next milestone, twenty-five years from now. “These _ _ night, as a small token of our love and esteem, to wish you God’s blessing in the years that lie ahead. “Signed on behalf of your re­ latives and friends.” Mr. and Mrs. Ratz expressed their deepest appreciation for the gifts and money Which they received. They all joined in sing­ ing “For They Are jolly Good Fellows”. A delicious lunch was then served including a three­ tiered wedding cake. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Haist of De­ troit, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Pot­ ter and Connie, Miss Ruby Gai- ser, Mi’, Thayer, Mr. and Mrs. John McKay and Frederick Mor- lock, of London, and Calvin Fahrner of Sarnia. Mrs. Aimer Pass- Sharpe favoured solo. All joined sing-song led by Sunday Concert Musical Success Last Sunday night the Exeter Citizens’ Band gave its first con­ cert foi’ some time and, judging from the applause and the post­ concert congratulations, it was quite a success. Leavitt’s Theatre, generously donated for the occasion, was about half filled with 'band en­ thusiasts. Although the crowd was- pot exceedingly large, the contributions to the band fund were by no means small. The band, ably conducted by Band Master Ted Walper, played a varied selection of marches and were who with comment, combination and Milton Berle.) Highlighting the concert was the debut of a male quartette, which consisted of Gerald Skin­ ner, Harry Hern, Norman Wal­ per and Donald Webster, all members of the band. With no accompaniment whatsoever they capably sang two sacred selec­ tions. We hope that the next con­ cert, which should be coming soon, will be better attended.I sacred institutions, and added a family to share it you. We know that the love started twenty-five ago 1ms grown richer and gifts we present to-j The Lucan Chorus will be on the air over CFPL Saturday at 12:30 tor fifteen minutes during the Fatm Hour, No doubt many of out readers will he glad to hear them, overtures. The selections announced by Alf Wuerth, interspersed the numbers a patter of humour and (Alf seems to be a of Deems Taylor UP Clarence Rennie Leaving Huron Mv. J. Clarence Rennie, assistant to L. G. Brown, agrl- cultural representative for Huron county, is leaving Clint­ on and during the summer will be at the OAC, Guelph, where he will be employed '-by the Dominion Department of Agri­ culture. Mr. Rennie lias been asked to compile a report on all research work which has been done to date in Canada in dairy cattle nutrition. In September Mr. Rennie will go to Ames, Iowa, where he plans to take a post-graduate course at Iowa State College in animal breeding. No successor lias been appoint­ ed as yet, but it is expected that a 1949 graduate of the OAC will succeed him about June 1* A native of Ontario County, Mr. Rennie graduated from .the OAC in 1947 and since then has served as assistant representat­ ive in Peel and Halton Counties for eleven months and later in Huron, the greater part of his work being in connection with Junior activities. BSA„ Pensioners To Receive Increase Of $2.50 The Ontario Governmenthave announced an increase of $2.50 a month for "every pensioner who Is now receiving $30.00 a month. It is estimated that it will cost the province $2,000,- 000 more annually to meet the increase. This means that every pensioner who is now eligible .to receive the maximum basic $ 3i0,00 Ter month pension bV the Federal Act Will now receive $32.50 a month. A pensioner who is not eligible under the Federal Act for the full basic pension will receive a proportion­ ate increase on the pension for which eligible. School Pupils Visit Toronto On Friday, April 1, the teacher of Winchelsea School, Mr, Har­ vey Sparling, and • pupils, and some parents as ^escorts, number­ ing about forty, "motored to Tor­ onto in a Guenther school bus, They left at 6 a.m. and arrived in Toronto about 10 a.m. on a sightseeing trip. The first place visited was Simpson’s store, where escorts showed them through arid pre­ sented them with treats and novelties. They visited the Maple Leaf Gardens and saw ice being made. Having along, it and they hear the which was much enjoyed by all. The next visit was to Sir Henry P e,l 1 e 11 ’ s f ormer home, 'Casa Loma, but are only Sunday. A was spent then a visit was made to the parliament buildings. Parliament had adjourned for the week-end Toni group treat, when taken their lunch was eaten in the bus their went to see and* Happy Gang broadcast unfortunately visitors allowed through on too short half hour at the museum, and but the local member, Pryde, talked with the and made a donation for a They were also honoured the Lieut. Governor, Hon. Ray Lawson, visited the seeing through the buildings.” For supper they restaurant and then Royal York Hotel, where they were escorted to a balcony and watched a formal dance held in the ballroom. After a visit to the Union Station by tunnel they left for home, arriving at three a.m. tired but happy after the day’s educational tour. bus, after parliament went to a visited the M rs. Rebecca Stewart The death took place in Exe- ter on Sunday of Mrs. Rebecca Stewart, who passed away in her ’seventy-third year. Born in Usborne Township, her maiden name was Rebecca Stewart. In 1898 she was united In marriage with Frederick C. Stewart and resided on a farm on the Thames Road near Mr. 1925 and in 1929 Mrs. moved was a United mourn and two sons—Mrs. W. H. Stone (Elaine) and Cecil J., ter; Gertrude W. Marner (Lyda), J London; (Violet), Alexander also two Kerslake, ker Kerslake, and twelve grandchildren. The funeral was held Tuesday after­ noon from the Hopper-Hockey funeral home conducted by Rev. H. J. Snell. The pallbearers were Messrs. Ivan Stewart, Campbell, Tom Allen, Snell, Robert Crawford and Brock. Those attending the oral from a distance were and Mrs. Sheldon Moffatt family of Orono; Mr. and William Stewart and Miss Gert­ rude M. Stewart, of Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hayter, Pontiac, Mich. Interment was the Exeter Cemetery. on a farm on Road near Farquhar. Stewart predeceased her in Stewart to Exeter to reside. She member of the James St. Church. She leaves to her loss five daughters of Exe- Mrs. Gordon Charles A., of Mrs. Sheldon Moffat of Orono; Mrs. Ed (Ethel), of Hensall; brothers, Wellington of Hensall, and Wai- of Londesboro, The regular meeting of the Municipal Council of the Village of Exeter was held in the council chambers -Monday evening, with Reeve Hern, Snider The lar meeting of March 21 were read and adopted. Mr, Ernest Wells waited on Council asking for sidewalk in front of his property on Gidley Street. Council deration, Mr. Reynold Gerald Skinner cil on behalf of the Exeter Band, asking for the usual grant. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Snider and Linden­ field that the usual grant of $500.00 be made to the A payment of $250.00 is made at the present time. Communications were and dealt with as follows: De­ partment of Municipal Affairs, regarding tourist camps. Filed. John H. Whitehead, regarding policing. Filed. County of Huron, regarding County Municipal Association. It was moved and, seconded by Councillors Hughes and Snider that the clerk and assessor and, if possible, the reeve, attend or­ ganization meeting to be held in Goderich, April 7. The Hagersville Asphalt Pav- _ ing, in regard to material. Filed. Department of Municipal Af­ fairs, regarding municipal sub­ sidy. Filed. The Ontario Municipal Board, granting tentative approval pend­ ing the preparation o£ plans and specifications and the calling of tenders foi’ proposed drainage work. It was moved and second­ ed by Councillors Snider and Lindenfield that the proposal of R. V. Anderson, engineer, be ac­ cepted and that he be instructed to prepare plans for proposed, drainage. Ontario regarding Filed. County hospitalization, Mr. Charles MacNaughton, Exeter District High School Board, waited on Council and explained the proposed drain to be run from school to river. The Auditor’s Report of Foote & Rafuse was "presented. It was moved and seconded by Council­ lors Snider and- Hern that the auditors’ report be accepted and that the copies >be By-law By-law 5, 1949, regarding for 1949, were given readings and passed. The clerk-treasurer presented estimates for 1949. The county rate has been increased two mills over 1948. The amount re­ quired from Exeter from the Exeter District High School Board is $10,008.02 in place of $2,034.68 in 1948, requiring an increase of over four mills. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Hern and Hughes that the mill rate for 1949 be set at thirty mills and that the clerk prepare the necessary by­ law covering same. Building permits were granted on the motion of Councillors Hughes and Lindenfield to Mr. Herman Rowe to build an addi­ tion to his residence, and to Mr. Aubrey Chambers to shingle his house. The following acounts were read and ordered Raid on the motion of Cov.ncillors Snider and Lindenfield; The Exeter Citizen’s Band, part grant, $250.00; Hur­ on Lumber Company, box truck, $3.70; Exeter Motor Sales, gas, $1.^0; W. C. MacDonald, snow­ ploughing streets, $76.00; Coun­ ty of Huro ii, hospitalization, $39.00; F. W. Huxtable, parts and labour, tractor, $15.03; re­ lief, April, $67.00; Gerald Cor­ nish, labour, $46.75; Samuel Grainger, labour, $36.36; Arthur Daynes, labour, $39.06; Edgar Mawhinney, labour, ceiver General of deductions, $13.50. All motions Were journment on the Councillor Hughes. C. V. Pickard, Sweitzer and Councillors Hughes, Lindenfield and present. # minutes ot the last regu- promised consi- Wuerth and Mr. waited on Coun- Band, to be read Municipal Association, Public Libraries Act. Of Huron, regarding necessary printed. 11, 1949, 1949, and ” g road numbei’ of rescinding By-law 12, expenditure their three i Gerald Glarise Roy fun- Mr. and Mrs. of in Purchases Usborne Farm Mr. Harvey Perkins has : chased the fifty-acre farm Mr. A. Dayman of Usborne Twp. The farm at present is under lease to Mr. Thomas Campbell. Mr. and Mrs. A. Dayman have moved to Grand Bend, where Mr. Dayman has built a new house. pur- . of $39.06; $8.08; Canada, carried, motion > Re­ tax Ad- Of Clerk Lady Bowlers Hold Meeting ■ The Exeter Lady Dowlers held their annual meeting at the home of the president, Mrs. S. B. Taylor, Wednesday afternoon of last week. Officers were re-elected as follows: President, Mrs. Taylor; first Vice-president, Miss Marion Bissett; second vice-president, Miss Brown; secretary-treasurer, Mrs. L. F. Howey. Reports showed the finances to be in splendid condition. The ladies are looking forward to a successful season and hope to recruit, some new members. A mixed bridge is being planned for April 27. CGF. Reorgafitaes A meeting of the C.C.F. mem^ hers for Huron-Perth was held in the town lmll Monday eve­ ning. Mr. Oestrelchor gave a re­ port of the recent C.C.F. Nation­ al Council meeting to which he was a relegate. The following officers were elected for the coming year: President, Wilfred A. Glazier; vice-president, Ephriam H aa s; secret ary-treasurer, Allan Camp­ bell. A committee was also ap­ pointed to seek nominees to be appointed at a nominating meet­ ing of the members next Monday evening, at Exeter Town Hall, in anticipation of the coming Fed* eral election.