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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1949-12-22, Page 5Seventy-sixth Year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 22, 1949 Single Copy 60 f After Busy Year Reeve A- J. Sweitzer enter­ tained the members of the coun­ cil, the town officials, and in­ cluded the editor, at a turkey banquet at Monetta Monard’s on Thursday evening following the final meeting of the council for 1949. Reeve and council were in a happy mood because, after a heavy financial year, Treasurer C. V. Pickard was able to report a surplus in the treasury. During the year the streets were put in good shape by be­ ing well gravelled. Part of the expense of this will be returned by way of county and provincial grants. The amount raised this year fox* Exeter’s share of the new Exeter District High School was $7,973.33. This amount should be reduced next year by a pro­ vincial grant equal to seventy per cent of this year’s expendi­ ture, Another item that has re­ duced the finances for the pres­ ent was a loan of $3,520.72 to the Exeter Community Park Board. Two big schemes were in pro­ gress during the year. One was the putting down of the large sewer on William Street from John Street to the river by the Dietrich Construction Company at a cost of approximately $40,- 000. The money for this... was raised by debenture. The other undertaking was by the Public Utilities Commissioxi Hensall Woman Hurt By Car Saturday A near tragedy happened on •the Main Street Saturday eve­ ning when of .Hensall, .by an auto May store. Mrs. Carl Stoneman, was knocked down in front of Jones & Mfrs, Stoneman was in the act of crossing the street when she collided with the fen­ der of a car drivexx by Helmuth Messenger, of Dashwood. The car was proceeding slowly and according to tlxe driver, Mrs, Stonenxaix ‘seemed to stop as he sounded the horn and then start­ ed on again. Mrs. Stoxxexnan re-- ceived a cut ovex* the eye and bruises to tlxe knee and ankle, but was not seriously hurt. She was takexx ixi the Hopper-Hockey ambulance to the home of her sister, Mrs. Stanley , Mitchell, east of Hensall, and was attend­ ed by Dr. Goddard, of Hensall. — - - - . ,, I Mr.in completing the new Moodie well and mains at a cost of $48,000 raised by debentures in 1948, chargeable to the water­ works users and apart village taxes. At the banquet the of the council were about their plans for the coming year. Councillor Donald Hughes will not be a candidate as he is moving to Stratford early in the new year. Reeve Sweitzer has indicated his willingness to serve again if it is the wish of the ratepayers. The election this year will be for reeve, deputy-reeve councillors. Nominations will be Monday from 12 to 1 •candidate for office present at the nomination or the mover and seconder must pre­ sent a certificate stating that the nominee is willing to stand for office. A new ruling has come into effect recently that a candidate for any office may withdraw if he so desires after he has filed his qualification papers. from the members reticient and three Special Service Held At Main St, The Sunday School of Main Street United Church joined with the congregation morning to hold ; gift service. The were supervised ers, Mesdames Jones, A. J. Sweitzer, Donald Hughes and G. McKnight. Aftei’ presenting L, McKnight, ent, and Rev. H. the children sang —“Away in a Manger” ent Night”. Mrs. E, class, sang “In the Little Town of Bethlehem”. Barbara Tuckey played a piano solo. Mrs. R. Balkwill’s class recited a choral reading from the scripture les­ son, Luke 2: 8-14. Other classes which donated theix’ gifts were Mrs. D. Collier, Mr. G. ' joinus Medd), W. C. last Sunday a special white primary classes •by their teach- T. Walker, E. their gifts to superintend- Mahoney, numbers and “Sil- Carter's J. two held next o’clock. A must be Santa C(aus At Skinner, Y.P.U., Kum- (taught by Mr. W. G. and the seniors (by Mr. Pearce). Mrs. C. Johns told an interesting story about the stamp money. The choir ren­ dered two numbers entitled “Christmas Bells Are Ringing” and “Love Came Down at Christ­ mas”. Four youthful ushers re­ ceived the offering amounting to $45.00. The ushers were Melvin Wurm, Sandra McKnight, Kath­ leen Arxxxstrong and Jim Carter. At the evening service, Miss Dorothy Davis sang a beautiful Christmas number, “The Message of the Angels”. Rev. Mahoney presented the Christmas story, illustrated with coloured slides loaned through the courtesy of Robertson’s Drug Store. DashwoodChurch Is Re-Dedicated (Dashwood Correspondent) Calvary Evangelical U. B, Church, Dashwoodz was the scene of re-dedicatioxx services on Sun­ day, December 18, on the occa­ sion of the re-opening of the church. The minister, Rev. J. H. Getz, led in the rituals of dedication, preaching in the moxming from the text “Sanctify now yourselves and sanctify the House of the Lord”, 2 Chron. 2815, and in the evening on the subject “We have seen His Star”. Tlxe choir, under the direction of Mrs. J, M. Tie­ man, rendered the anthem “I Will Extol Thee”, with Mrs. C. B. Carr soloist. The orchestra, consisting of Mrs. M. Klumpp, iStuart Wolfe, Howard Klumpp, 'Harry Hoffman, Lloyd Eagleson and Maurice Klumpp, added •much to the worship service with theii’ rendition of “The Little -Gray Church”. Mrs. Ken McCrae officiated at the organ. The Board of Trustees, consisting of A. V. Tiernan, E. Eckstein, and H. Ford were present i n the chancel to present the redecorat­ ed building dedication. Large congregations were in attendance both ixi the morning and at night and splendid offer­ ings foi’ the Improvement Fund were laid on the altar. The pro­ ject just completed is intended to celebrate the fifty-fifth year of the present church building. Dr. R. I-I. Mueller, Exec.-Sec. of the Board of Ohristain Education of the General Church, will the guest minister at the niversary services later in year. All woodwork has been ' nished and all walls repainted in the auditorium, chancel and ves­ tibule. This work was done by Robert Chapman, of Mitchell. The sanding and oiling of the floors was done by W. S. Riehl, of Broadhagen, A hearing aid systexxx, installed by Howard Klumpp and J. W. Pattison, of Winghaxn, is much appreciated by those individual aids in the by those wlio benefit two loud speakers. Beautiful new rugs laid in the aisles and a new electric clock was presented by the Youth Fellowship. Many for­ mer members assisted in the financing, and special gifts were bequests from the late Horatio Reynolds and the late Samson Colosky. The hearing aid system is designated a memorial .to the late Horatio Reynolds and the aisle rugs as a memorial to the late Samson Colosky. The service was brought to a close by a solo entitled “Bless This House” by Harry Hoffman. be an- the var- using pews from Hensail Saturday Santa Claus arrived in Hensail Saturday afternoon in tlxe fire truck driven by Jack Traquair, much to the delight of the children and equally pleasing to the older folk who were on hand from the surrounding dist­ rict. It was tlxe annual Christ­ mas party sponsored by the Hensail Chamber of Commerce and the Canadian Legion. Reeve A. W. Kerslake was on hand to welcome the portly gentleman while Rev. P. A. Fer­ guson addressed a tew remarks to the gathering. The youngsters were treated to a free picture show at the town hall and at the close were treated to a large bag of candy, nuts and Orange. James St. Holds Communion Communion service was ob­ served in James Street United Church Sunday morning. Five new members were received by transfer certificate. Rev. William Mair, of Thames Road, conduct­ ed the evening service. an Asa Penhale Heads Piowmen*s Association The annual meeting held on Saturday afternoon brought to a close a Very successful year for the South Huron Plowmen's As­ sociation. At the match held last October thirty-four plowmen competed, and over $500 was , paid in prices, Officers elected tor i95d are: Honorary president, Percy Pass- more; president, Asa Penhale; first vice-president, Harold Jef­ fery; second vice-president, Don-, aid Easton; secretary - treasurer^ Earl Shapton. Directors: Hay Township, Earl Campbell, Cecil Rowe, Frank Wildfong; Usborne, Victor Jef­ fery, Ken Johns, Alvin Pass- more; Stephen, Wilfred Shapton, Alan Walper, Waily Becker; Exeter, Larry Snider, Ed Shap­ ton, John Rodgert; also four directors to be appointed by the South Huron Junior Farmers, New Tracks Laid Here A work train with about fifty sectionmen from a number of points in the Stratford division have been engaged in laying about three miles of track with heavier steel. The steel Iras been laid north and south of Exeter Traffic was not interrupted dur­ ing the operation Saturday A Busy Day For Local Merchants With this issue the merchants of Exeter extend to theix’ friends and patrons Greetings and Best Wishes fox* a Happy Holiday Season. The business men of Exe- tei' have every reasoxx to be grateful to the residents of ,tlxe surrounding commmunity for the excellent patronage that has been afforded them at this Christmas season. Over and pver again we have heard merchants say '‘Sat­ urday was the best day, or one of the best days they have ever had.” The stores have been at­ tractive and the values have been such to induce the would-be buyers to shop at home. There is an excellent spirit of co-opera­ tion between the farming com­ munity and the merchants of this fair village that augers well for harmony and good will the mutual benefit of all. i?--------------------------------------- and Surprise And Sorrow At Draw One family was thrilled, fol­ lowed by disappointment, after the drawing for “Miss Sorority Sue” at the children’s party in the Lyric Theatre on Saturday afternoon. It all happened be­ cause there are two families in Exeter with similar names and initials. Sorority Sue, with her ward­ robe of over twenty outfits in­ cluding a complete wedding en­ semble, travelling case and cos­ tume jewellery, has been on ex­ hibition in Southcotts Brothers’ window and the Dinney Furni­ ture window and has been the envy of all the little girls of town ahd community. It was on exhibition in Hensail for a week while tickets were being sold as a means of raising money fox* the new South Huron Hospital. The draw was sponsored by the Beta 'Sigma Phi Sorority and each member was responsible for one outfit. The winner was Mrs. R. J. Williams, wife of F/O Williams j of the R.C.A.F. It was at first thought that Mrs. R. B. Williams held the lucky ticket and she, thinking that her husband had possibly bought the ticket, re­ ceived a welcome surprise. It turned out, however, that Mr. Williams had not bought a tic­ ket and a search for the lucky person revealed that it was Mrs. R. J. Williams, who resides in one of the Newton apartments. Might Receive The Christmas and New Year season of good will -and celebra­ tion is rapidly approaching and the South Huron Hospital Asso­ ciation do not want these festi­ vities interfered with by their canvassers calling on prospective subscribers —- consequently the canvassers will not be particu­ larly busy during the next ten days. But there are some who in­ tend to make and have made subscriptions of a considerable size. Ulric Snell and Dick Creech are willing to work during those ten days, if these subscribers will call on them to make ar­ rangements for their payments— or call by phone and ask Ulric or Dick to call on them to make these arrangements. It is- neces­ sary that these arrangements toe made before the end of 1949 for income tax purposes. Following is a list of sub­ scriptions received to December 20: Exetei* Cplor Demonstration Attracts Large Crowd The demonstration of color dynamics given by Miss Ruth Haxnilton and sponsored by Jen­ sen & 'Co., in the Town Hall, Exeter, Thursday evening last, attracted a large crowd, the hall being filled. Miss Hamilton, who is an authority on . tlxe art of hoxxxe decoration, spoke oxi “Magic in your home through color dynamics” and her talk proved exceptionally interesting to those present. Two films were shown, one on decoration and the other on the manufacture of paints. Mr. Hopper furnished some recorded music, playing a number of carols. A selection on the banjo was played by Pat Daniels, Winner of a the Main .Street Women’s Auxiliary. Mrs. .William Harper, of Cromarty, was the winner of a plate glass’ mirror, and Mrs. A. <M. Easton was awarded enough Pittsburgh paint to decorate a room. Jensen & Co. wish to thank all those who came out and helped to make the presentation the cess it was. $20 prize was United Church suc- the and the have been $47,562.80 Prev. acknowledged ..$45,977.80 Elliott, Marr & Co. ..25.00 W. E. Sanders ..........10.00 Ernest Cerson ...........50.00 Nelson Towle ............25.00 Cann’s Mill Ltd..........500.00 Exeter P.S. Concert ...80.00 Henry Strang .............100.00 Mrs. W. J. Melville .15.00 Malxlon Ryckman ....15.00 Roy Brock ................75.00 Thomas Coates ........100.00 Wilson G. Morley ....50.00 Clara Halloran ........25.00 Harry Bierling .........100.00 M, II. Mode ..............10.00 Frank Taylor, Sr.......10.00 Mrs. Lillian Blair ....25.00 Clarise Snell .............300.00 Mrs. Frank Coates ...10.00 Miss Meta Salter ......10.00 Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W Lawson ..... .............50.00 St Marys Plans Centre The St, Marys council has passed a by-law to establish a community centre consisting of a rink and community hall. It is expected a campaign for funds will be launched early next year by the Citizen’s Committee. Vi Stephen Prev. acknowledged Pupils S.S. No. 11 Usborne Prev. acknowledged Additional .............. Gen., prev. acknow. Hay, prev. acknow. Hensail, i Total $ 5,175.00 .$15,596.00 810.00 prev. acknow. $16,406.00 60.00 200.00 200.00 reported $69,603.SO First Day Of Winter Mild Mild weather with showers has prevailed during the past few days. Wednesday, the shortest day of the year and the first day of winter, was quite mild. Ice making at the arena has been a headache fox* the manager, Ralph Batten. Saturday, he had a fine sheet of ice ready but the wedther was too mild to allow skating. Legion Team Honored The softball team of the ter branch of the Canadian Legion was honored at a turkey banquet in Goderich Friday eve­ ning when they were ..presented with a trophy as winners of the league in Zone rCl. The presenta­ tion was made by Zone Com­ mander 'George Wilson, of Bruce- field.‘ The trophy was received by Reg. Taylor, manager of the Exeter team. Those present were Gord. Baynham, Doug. Knowles, Bob Dinney, Bill MacLean, Carl Schwalm, Chas. Seymour, Lloyd Lindenfield, Fred Baynham, Ger. Campbell, Don Hughes, Bert Bor­ land, Angus McLean, William Chambers and Reg. Taylor. Exe- Mr. Donald Brintnell,tele­ graph operator -with the C.N.R., who has been stationed at Paris, visited at his home here and left Monday evening for Edmonton, Alta. Eileen 0 erson, of Kin- is making her home Mrs. cardine, with her son, Ernest, C.N.R. sta­ tion master. Mrs. Cerson, who on January 4 next will observe her eighty-sixth birthday, is en­ joying good health for a woman of her age. Keith Desjardine, Grand Bend, had the misfortune to break his arm while cranking a tractor last Friday. Election Brewing In Usborne Twp. After twenty years of munici­ pal life in Usborne Township, Reeve Hugh Berry, ex-warden pf the County of Huron, has an­ nounced his retirement from pub­ lic office. Hugh has been a genial servant of the public and is well known and highly es­ teemed throughout the whole county. >He announced his retire­ ment at the council meeting at Elimville last Thursday. Two members of the old coun­ cil, Wellington Brock and James Stephen, at the same meeting, announced that they would be a candidate fox’ the reeveship. This means that an election is certain for Usborne this year. A nomination meeting for reeve, councillors and school trustees will be held at Elimville Friday afternoon. 4 Voting will take place the following Friday. Over 600T rested To Saturday Party Over 600 children were treat­ ed to a Christmas party at the Lyric Theatre on Saturday. To avoid overcrowding in the after­ noon the children of Exeter packed the theatre in the mor­ ning and laughed and clapped at two short films followed by the antics of Blondie and Dagwood. In the afternoon, the young­ sters from the surrounding schools were entertained, some of the younger ones seeing for the first time a moving picture. There were three showings throughout the day. At the close of each perform­ ance the boys and girls were treated to a bag containing an orange, nuts and candies. The Exeter Lions Club and the Canadian Legion sponsored the entertainment and the mem­ bers were assisted iby teachers from public and high school. Mr. Thompson, the proprietor, was most generous in donating the theatre and the films. Lion K. J. Lampman *7 Describes Bermuda Trip The Exeter Lions Club was treated to an interesting travel­ ogue at its supper meeting on Friday evening at the Central Hotel when Lion K, J. Lampman gave a fine description of his recent trip to Bermuda where he and Mrs. Lampman enjoyed a month’s holiday. His account of life on the island, weathex* con­ ditions and pastimes was well received iby the members. Lion Claude Blowes reported that full arrangements has been made for the Christmas party at the Lyric Theatre. Christmas carols were sung. A donation of $48.00 was made to the Cana­ dian Institute for the Blind. The sum of $50,00 was voted for use of the Boy Scouts and Cubs. The Times-Advocate Extends Best Wishes To All For A How poor and dull would life be without the Christmas festival I Let all of us look up to the starry heaven the night before Christmas and see the brightest star* for that star is for us the star that guided the wisemen to Bethlehem^ the house of bread. That star guides those who have gone away from home to the old fireside. It brings the toiler from the field and the anvil, and the yard­ stick and the surgery and the lawbook and the bench to the mirth and jollity and the happiness of the fireside. For one day in the year business is robbed of its grinding, For a brief respite cares are forgotten and imperishable hope rises high in every heart. His hand has guided through the past and one day driven to Love will provide for the future. For abundance reigns and curbing care is the winds. Yes, it’s Christmas Day and with Tiny Tim, ”May God bless uswe pray every one I”, May our readers find this Christinas Day the finest and happiest they ever hate known! May their tables be covered with good things and their hearts filled with happiness! Lucan Campaign Raises $12,000 > Community night at Lucan last Friday attraetd one of the larg­ est crowds ever to visit that vil­ lage. Seven thousand dollars in prizes were given away in a sell­ ing campaign that raised $12,000 fox’ the new Lucan Centre arena and hall, now in course - tion. The lucky ticket the two new cars were from Toronto Elgin. The cars will come as welcome Christmas gifts. Tickets drawn from a drum, which revolved most of the day shuffling stubs, sent a 1949 Poa- . tiac to J. E. ’MacNelly, 11 King i street west, Toronto, and a 1949 Chevrolet to .Herbert Port Elgin. Neither present for the draw’. Winners of electric tors were R. B. Crosby, Port ' Colborne; Stewart Hunter, Ar- mow, Ont.; G. R. Hubble, Toron- s to, and George S. Griffith, 15 Chalmers Avenue* London. Electric washing machines went to Dr. D. A. Holmes, Pet­ rolia; M. Kneschuski, St. Jacobs, Ont.; Donald Dixon, Clandeboye, and W, Mood, Birdsall, Ontario. Some 6,0.00 persons congregat­ ed on Lucan’s main street to watch the drawing, made by a Chatham man picked at random from the crowd. Combined with a bingo game, which turned customers away, and a dance, it was described as one of the biggest nights this village has had. Entire proceeds from the night will go toward cost of the $65,- 000 community centre. Balance of the cost has been raised by public subscription. Officials had hoped the object of their efforts, the community' centre, would be completed in time for the celebrations. Erec­ tion still is proceeding, however, but should be finished by the New Year, Sparkplug of the enterprise, Erwin Scott, chairman of the building committee, was in the midst of the night’s activities. Also taking part were H. B. Langford, president of the Cham­ ber of Commerce; Vice-President Wes Bevington, and Secretary Roy Stanley. Tossed into the huge drum were more than 190,000 tickets sold to people from Bermuda to Vancouver, from all parts of the United States and Canada. Sales, and the sum realized to cover a sixth of the building costs, were the results of months of hard work by members of the Chamber of Commerce. Enthusiasm for the d r a w mounted all evening at a bingo game and Aanee, held at local garages to accommodate the crowds, Community community of construc- holders on given away > and Port Steadman, man was refrigera- j