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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1951-01-25, Page 1Sixty-Seventh Year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 25, 1951 Single Copy 6jf Korean War Will Affect Farm Markets: McCubbin The outcome pf the Korean war will affect Canadian farmers markets, Robert McCubbin, par­ liamentary assistant to agricul­ ture minister James Gardiner said Wednesday night at the an­ nual Hay Federation of Agricul­ ture banquet at Zurich. “What takes place in Korea will affect your agriculture pro­ blems,” he told ovex* 300 farm­ ers and their wives who attended the banquet in the new commun­ ity hall. “If the democracies can withstand the Chinese troops we are safe from a third world war,” he said. “If our troops are evacuated from Korea, the enemy may sweeix across West­ ern Europe and things will take place in Canada which we have never seen before in the years gone past.” Mr. McCubbin predicted good prices for farm products in the coming year. Eggs, he said would sell at higher prices and good markets would be available for wheat, bacon, beef and cheese. “I was criticized,” he said for telling farmers to hold their fall wheat crop for higher prices. Wheat sold at that time for $1.- 47. It is now $1.75 in our own district and I have no fear that our products will sell for a good price during spring and sum­ mer.” Mr. McCubbin said the gover­ nment turned down the U.K. con­ tract for 130 million pounds of bacon because it felt the farmers could not produce that amount. Last year Canada supplied 7 9 million pounds at $27, which •with a $3.50 goverment subsidy, gave farmers $32.50 a hundred. “The goverment felt farmers could not supply U.K. with twice that amount this year, but they would support the $3 2.50 price on an open market. The 25 cent price Britain of­ fered for cheese was not enough, lie said. “We are better to leave cheese on the open market. The British people are cheese eaters and the Canadian product is the type they like. I feel they will still buy our cheese.” “You are going to receive a good price for beef both at home and abroad,” he predicted, “sift­ ing of the U.S. order on the beef tariff was to the interest of Canadian farmers,” he said. The rescinded order meant that the tariff would resort to the 1939 agreement where Canadian beef would be charged a cent and a half per pound tariff on every beast over 700 pounds and two and a half on everything under 70'0 pounds. The parlimentary assistant al­ so predicted “the greatest pros­ perity we have ever seen in Canada” with young men return­ ing from the city to the farms again and immigration from the U.S. and Europe. He criticized the Federation for not commending the gover­ ment when it acted for the bene­ fit of farmers. He said the gov­ erment received protests when everything was wrong, but heard nothing when things were in good order. The Federation of Agriculture is worthwhile, he said. It is com­ posed of farmers who will band together to solve their problems. “I get an idea of what the farm­ ers want from the federation,” he said. The speaker was introduced by Ivan Kalbfeish and thanked by Gus Roche. Andrew McLean, M.P. for Hur­ on, and Thomas Pryde, M.L.A. for Huron-Perth, wished the Federation continued success. Charles Coultes, president of the Huron County federation, said the federation had sponsored warble fly and TB testing in the county. He stated that more money would be required to ■strengthen central office in To­ ronto. Ladies in the congregation prepared the banquet and all proceeds went to the community hall. Delbert Geiger was re-elected president of the Hay Federation. Carl Haberer is vice-president and directors are Lloyd Hend­ rick, Ross Love, Clifford Pepper, Arnold Merner, Gus Roche, Len­ ard Merner, Harold Willert Per. cy Campbell, Carl Oestricher and Henry Schible. Mrs. Ted Stein­ bach was appointed lady direc­ tor and one other is to be ap­ pointed by directors. A quartette composed of Paul­ ine Hess, Barbara Gascho, Alvin Walper, and Bill O’Bri en enter­ tained with <Mrs. Harry I-IesS at the piano, Alvin Walper led in a sing song. • Our Sympathy Goes Where The Wild Goose Goes A flock of high-flying geese must have received a surprise as they headed north a short time ago. Signs of spring have been reported from various centres but this community has exper­ ienced both mild and cold weather with plenty of snow. The geese were spotted by the section crew from Centralia fly­ ing north on the 12th of Jan­ uary. There were about 40 in the flock. Lion Members Hypnotized The Exeter Lions Club were treated to some hypnotic demon­ strations at their supper meeting at the Central Hotel Friday eve­ ning. In the absence of the president, vice-president E. R. Hopper occupied the chair. Prev­ ious to the address on hypnotism Cub Leader Douglas Pryde spoke of the work and the need of the Exeter Cubs. Leadership of the Cubs was one of their most dif­ ficult problems and with some 25 fun-loving lads it required some assistance to keep them gainfully employed. The present quarters, while pretty good, were not adaptable to the work and lastly there was always the question of finance. The Cubs have as an objective the raising of sufficient money to built their own quarters. It was decided at the meeting that the Lions Club would undertake the next papex' drive and turn the entire proceeds over to the Cubs. It was also decided that in view of the small returns at the Tag Day for the Canadian Insti­ tute for the Blind owing largely to the inclement weather that another Tag Day will be held this coming Saturday. Three instructors on the staff of the Department of Psychology at Western University, Messrs. North, Green and Parkinson, were introduced by W. G. Coch­ rane and they gave some in? teresting information on hyp­ notism as practiced in various countries and in various ways. A demonstration of partial hyp­ notism in the raising of an arm with Mr. Parkinson as the sub­ ject was given followed by mass hypnotism of several of the members in the raising of one arm, turning it holding it stifff and it proved quite interesting. TB Campaign Below Quota The Huron County TB As­ sociation is over $1,800 behind its last year's total, The cam­ paign will close on Saturday, February 17. Exeter and district, which don­ ated $8 63 last year, have only $640 to their credit this year. Other municipalities below their quota are Zurich, Blyth, Gode­ rich and Wingham. It is the hope of the Associa­ tion that the county will at least equal the returns of 1949 be­ cause of the increasing number of chest X-rays and X-ray clinics to be taken care of by the as­ sociation. There is still time to make your remittance if you have not already done so. Donations will be accepted by J. B. Creech, Exeter, or at the Exeter Times- Advocate. Beautician Takes Course Miss Elaine Johnston, new own­ er and operator of V’s Beauty Shoppe has taken a Brush-Up Course from Robert Fiance not­ ed New York Hair Stylist and Lecturer. Wants Vote In Grand Bend Herman Gill, chairman of the board of trustees of Grand Bend,, wants to see a vote taken residents to’ decide which the summer resort will corporated in, “We’re working for a Times-Advocate when as to how the in­ problem would be among county ■be in- he told the questioned corporation solved. Both county councils, he plained, want Grand Bend vote,” Council To Keep Park Deed Until Hospital Problem Settled Day Isti- held Mr. and Mrs. C. S. MacNaugli- ton returned Monday from Chi­ cago where Mr. Macbiaughton attended the mid-wintei’ meeting of the American Seed Trade As­ sociation. Mrs, Milo Snell has returned home after visiting for several weeks at the home of her daughter , in Windsor. Honourary Pallbearers Besides those mentioned last week, honorary pallbearers at the funeral of the late Harry Strang were the following mem­ bers of the Presbytery of Huron- Maitland, Rev. P. A. Ferquson, Hensall; Rev. Robert G. MacMil­ lan, Goderich; Rev. Alexander Nixnmo, Wingham; Mr. Peter MacEwan, Goderich; Mr. R. L. McEwan, Clinton; Mr. H. F. Mc­ Gee, Wingham and Mr. George Tinney, Hensall. Firemen Called To Statton’s Smoke in Statton’s Billiards Monday morning caused someone to ring the alarm but the fire was out before firemen arrived. Cadet W. B'. Armstrong, of Royal Roads College, Victoria, B.C., underwent an operation for appendicitis on Monday. He is reported doing fine. Horticultural Society Meets Kirkton Horticultural Society held its annual meeting recently. The reports indicated that the society had a very successful year. Mr. Lawrence Bradley of London spoke of the care and culture of n u in er o u s house plants. Other meetings for all mem­ bers included a flower show and display of school craft-work in May; two garden parties, one at the home of Dr. and Mrs. C. A. Campbell in June, when Mr. Frank Gallings, of Granton,. was the speaker, and the other at the home of Mr. and Mrs. How­ ard Fanson in September when Mr. L. W. Wilson of St. Marys spoke on .gladioli. Another enjoyable event was a picnic in Pinafore Park, St. Thomas, when the president of the St. Thomas society spoke on the care and culture of pansies. The Board of Directors met once a month to plan for the above events and to talk over the pro­ jects to be undertaken by the Society. The membership of the Society covers quite a wide area, Kirk­ ton and district, Mt. Pleasant, Russel dale, Munro, Cromarty, Science Hill, Fullarton, Staffa, Mitchell, Woodham, Granton, Exeter, Elimville and St. Marys. The premium list for 1951 will soon be mailed to last year’s members and any others request­ ing them. The following are the officers for 19 51. Honourary president, Mrs. Ar­ thur Cole; president, Mrs. Fred Switzer; vice-presidents, Mrs. R. W. James, Mrs. James Willis. Directors for two years: Mrs. Victor Grinney, Mrs. Mary Gal­ lop, Mrs. Norman Hazelwood, Mrs. Eric Humphreys, Mrs. Wil- burt Kirkby. Directors for one year; Dr. C. A. Campbell, Mrs. Howard Fanson, Canon R. W. James, Mrs. Fred Johns, Mrs. Reuben Switzer. Secretary-treas­urer, Mrs. C. A. Campbell; pre-! mium committee, Mrs. Emerson Paton, Mrs. Wallace Selves, Mrs.^ Sterling Graham, Mrs. Jackson4 Woods; program committee, Mrs. Wilbert Kirkby, Mrs. Mary Gal­ lop, Mrs. Norman Hazelwood. ex- . . - ------ in their territory and the solution to the problem will rest in the hands of the Ontario govern­ ment. Mr. Gill thinks local resi­ dents should decide which county they favour by voting. Grand Bend’s liquor problem is one of the main controversies in their incorporation move. On the Huron side, where the Can­ ada Temperance Act is in force, sale of alcoholic beverages is prohibited but intoxicants can be consumed anywhere, want to get rid of it the place up”. Possibility, though, CTA would not be thrown out if Grand Bend went Lambton was expressed by Huron county council at their meeting last week. Asked about he was unable formation but lief that they repeal the act Lambton. Lions Club Sponsors Tag Day For Blind On Saturady next a tag for the Canadian National tute for the Blind will be in Exeter. Tag Day is being spon­ sored by the Exeter Lions Club and a number of young ladies have volunteered to act. A few weeks ago a Tag Day was at­ tempted but owing to the in­ clement weather was far a suc­ cess. As there are several in the community who are being mked after by the Institute the chause is worthy of your support. Residents “to clean that the this, Mr. Gill said to get definite in­ expressed the be- would be able to if incorporated in Donations Made To Vosper Memorial The suggestion last week Mrs. Lou Martin Gillies that a plaque or some suitable memor­ ial be placed in Exeter’s new public school in recognition of the faithful service of the late Miss Vospex* has resulted in two contributions being received, Mrs. William J. Beer, of Grand Bend, and her sister, Mrs. R. J. Patter­ son, of Detroit, have each -con­ tributed one dollar. by Exeter council rescinded the motion to deed Riverview Park to the Hospital Association at their regular meeting Monday night. Council intimated they would not take any further action until the result of the petition to save the park was known. At their previous meeting, council passed a motion to trans­ fer the park deed to the Hospital Asociation. However in view of the opposition of the petition, Mayor Tuckey did not sign the deed and asked council Monday night if they wished to reconsid­ er. Mayoi* Tuckey said that be­ fore the motion was passed there was little opposition to the use of the park. However, he said, “I did get considerable opposi­ tion after it was carried in coun­ cil. “I always feel that a munici­ pality is judged by its public buildings and its public parks”, he said. “I think we should take a long term view of these af­ fairs.” He expressed hopes that the disagreement between the Hospital Association and the petitioners would be solved. “I feel that all persons connected with both sides are broadminded Hydro Poles Erected In Fields Despite Hibbert Farmers’ Protest Hydro lines will stretch across Hibbert farms despite vigorous farmers’ protests against the er­ ection of poles in their fields at a low compensation. The farmers picketted and pleaded against pole construction but hydro crews finished thq job under the protection of pro­ vincial police. The organized protests took place on the farms of Garnet Taylor and William Dearing, just north of Staffa. The farm­ ers wanted $100 compensation for the inconvenience of the poles. They were offered $37.50. These people don’t stop to think of the damage that is done year after year,” said Mr. Dear­ ing, when you have to make all those turns with a combine or some other big machinery. And where the poles are, you can’t Cultivate which means a patch of weeds. The farmer will have to cut those Weeds by hand, year after year; the hydro people won’t cut them.” The poles form part Of a netv power line Which is being built cross-country from St. Marys to Seaforth. Twenty-three farmers Clara Vosper Honoured At Old Boys Reunion Last week . we recorded the inscribed in gold letters, filled death of Miss Clara Vosper ■ with cards bearing kind messages which took place at the home of ifrom over 600 former pupils was her niece, Miss Ethel Vosper, in presented to Miss Vosper along Toronto. The funeral was held | with a purse of money. The edi- Wednesday afternoon from the R. C. Dinney funeral home. The pallbearers were Messrs. Cyril McMartin, Jack McMartin, Wil­ liam Myers, Charles Houghton, Gordon and Harold Penhale. Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Mc­ Martin, Mr. and'LVlrs. Charles Houghton, Misses Ethel, Clara and Eva Vosper, Cliff Vosper Glenda and Lois, McMartin, all of and Mrs. Harold J. Bowers, of London, and Mr. Allan Myers and Mr. Billy Myers of Detroit. The following tribute to Miss Vospex* paper out. At Week the highlights was the assemb­ ling of some 400 former pupils at the school to honour theix* formei' teacher, Miss Vosper. The ringing of the school bell assem­ bled the pupils. Mr. Dyer Hurdon of Buffalo presided for a short program. Miss Edna Davidson played a violin solo and Herbert Southcott gave a reading. A book beautifully bound in suede leather with “Memories” McGillivary Board Meets The Board of Trutees of the McGillivary Township School Area held their inaugural meet­ ing of 1951 on January 16tn, in the township hall at West Mc­ Gillivray. The slate of officers for 1951 are: chairman, Norman Mollard; vice-chairman, Bryden Taylor; trustees, David Henry, Peter Doyle and Rea Neil; secretary­ treasurer, Neil McRann. was last the in Mr. ■ and Mrs. and daughters, and Mr. Jack Toronto; Mr. Johnston, Mr. intended for the week but was crowded Old Boys Old Home August, 1935, one of Dr. Steiner Returns Home Dr. E. S. Steiner whom was injured in an auto accident the forepart of last week and taken to hospital in London, returned home Saturday. He is recuperat­ ing nicely at his home. in Hibbert township have land along the route of the new pow­ er line, and virtually all of them have been protesting against the smallness of compensation offer­ ed by the HEPG. Garnet Taylor, whose land was the pre-arranged spot for the protest Friday, started Thursday removing poles by toRnl fi’oiii liis laiid LIig liydro crews brought them by motor vehicle. The caterpillar and half­ track vehicle used to haul the poles worked faster than he could so he gave up his task, he said. No violence took place at any time during the picketing. For many months? farmers in several parts of Ontario have been protesting, through the Federation of Agriculture and I farm greups, that the "nuisance equivalent of power line poles is higher than the price paid for the use of the land. First offer made by the hydro officials was $13 for each double pole and 60 cents a rod for the right-of-Way. Later after an or­ ganized protest had been made through the Ontario Federation of Agriculture the offer was in­ creased to $37.50. Celebrates 92nd Birthday Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Penhale Tom, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Penhale and Grace were in Petrolia on Sunday, January 14 th, visiting with Mrs. W. H. Penhale, who was celebrating her 92nd birth­ day. Mrs. Penhale is enjoying good health .and is still very keen on the question of the day. She makes her home with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Smith formerly of Exeter. Seaforth Huron Initiates Eight The degree team of Edelweis Rebekah lodge, of Seaforth, und­ er the capable direction of Mrs. Henderson initiated eight candi­ dates for Pride of Huron lodge on Wednesday of last week. Visitors were present from Sea­ forth, Hensall. An invitation from Huronic lodge, Clinton Was extended to the members and friends of Pride of Huron Lodge to attend their Annual Dance on Febuary 5th. After closing of lodge lunch was served much enjoyed by1 members visitors. and and Mr. Clifford Quance returned Tuesday from Toronto where he spent several days with relatives. Clifford says he hadn’t seen any snow from the time he left Until he returned. Mr, F. Ct Beaupre has return­ ed from Cayuga where he has been acting principal of the high school for the past three months. tor well remembers his little con­ tribution which was at follows: I was never much at spelling And my writing was not good, And at the head of my class I think I never stood. But I won’t take second place To anyone, you see, In love and admiration For one whose toleration Has meant so much to me. Mr. Herbert Gregory of Strat­ ford read the address to Miss Vosper and among other he said: “The flowers of ory’s garden are a bloom as we represent the many red of your former pupils assem­ bled with common accord to ac­ claim the gentle lady whose early inspiration and precepts we have learned to appreciate.” “If we call the muster roll of those who in the past have stud­ ied within this room, each as he steps forward from the crowded ranks may announce some worthy trait, some distinctive virtue, with which he clothes the mem­ ory of his former teacher—fidel­ ity, kindness, honor, competence, devotion, all would be proclaimed —but above and beyond all others would be that innate modesty, th'at reluctance to seek recognition, which irridates the history of your service.” “To you, Miss Clara Vosper, who lead the vanguard of our youthful advance on life, we cry: “Victory and Conquest, Fame and Honor.” “Your victories are not in­ scribed on a battle flag, neither are your honors carved in stone nor your fame wrought in bronze, but they are written in­ delibly in the grateful memories of those whom you have served. We enshrine in oui’ hearts a per­ manent affection for you.” Choir Hold Social James Street United Church choir held their annual meeting and social in the church recent­ ly. After an hour’s practice, Rev. H. J. Snell conducted election. Mrs. Percy McFalls was named president; Mervyn Cudmor e, vice-president; Dorothy Pooley, secretary; Irene Sweet, treasurer, Mr. Lawrence Wein is the organ­ ist and choir leader. Games and lunch were enjoyed. things mem­ today hund- ■ Bend the receipt of $300 Women’s building by this Reaches Hospital Objective The Hospital Association this week acknowledges the of the second payment from the Grand Institute toward fund, making a total organization of $600, which en­ titles them to have the furnish­ ings of a single bedroom named aftei’ ttjgir Institute. As in the case of the Elimville Institute, to raise this sum re­ quires a lot of enthusiasm and a lot of work, and we congratu­ late them, and thank thexn sin­ cerely. This raises Stephen Town­ ship’s total to $9,573.50. Other donations recently re­ ceived were froxn J. Elgin Mc­ Kinley of Stanley Township, $200; Victoi’ Kestle of Exeter, $75; Mrs. J. Miners of Kings­ ville, $5; and front the Exetei' Unit of the “Federation of Wo­ men Teachers’ Associatioxx by the secretary-treasurer, Margaret Ratz, $19. Grand Bend Still Under CTA If In Lambton, Says Huron Grand Bend’s liquor problem will not be solved by incorpora­ tion into Lambton county, say officials of Huron who are op­ posing the move. They have been advised that the Canada Temper­ ance Act will still be in force on the north half of the summer re­ sort whether it is in Huron o' Lambton. In _ . Bend’s “Dr. Jeckyl and Hyde” position with respect liquor will still prevail.. Both councils have moved incorporate the police villiage their areas. Now, the problem rests in the hands of the Ontario Government who will probably call a vote in Grand Bend. If a vote is taken, Grand Bend will be 80 per cent in favour of Lambton county, according to the London Free Press who in­ terviewed taxpayers last week­ end. Two grievances, based on liquor and assessment, were cited aS being the Chief objection against incorporation in Huron. Huron which equalized its assessment in 1949. has raised property value to $614,000. Lambton, still unequalized has only $275,000. some of resi­ dents claim Huron’s assessment that case Grand Mr. to to in is unreasonable but opinion is expressed that when Lambton installs an equalized system taxes will be the same on both sides. Huron county clerk N. W. Miller pointed out to council at their January meeting last week that Grand Bend will be incor­ porated under the assessment act; a provincial act; the Cana­ da Temperance Act, in force in the Huron portion, is a Domi­ nion act, and according to law; that portion would remain uhder the C.T.A. regardless of which county Grand Bend is in, wheth­ er incorporated or not. County council appointed a committee to meet with a similar one from Lambton county to consider the incorporation. The committee named is composed of Reeves Alonzo McCann, of Ste­ phen; Frank J. t>. nosh, Cochrane of Exeter. If incorporation into Lambton county goes through, Huron will lose $614,000 in assessment, if incorporation in Huron county is effected, Lambton will lose only $$218,000, Earl Campbell, of Hay; Sills, of Seaforth; and Beecroft, of East WaWa- and Deputy-reeve W. ‘ G. and will try to straighten the problem out.” Reeve Snider said he felt the petition was mostly anti-hospital rather than anti-park. Council­ lor Webster asked if the town had the right to give the park away. Mayor Tuckey replied, "Had I been asked to do it, I would not have given it away. There is a lot of feeling toward Riverview Park”. Reeve Snider said he did not care where the hospital was built. If the people really wanted the park he was in favour of keeping it fox' them. Legion Asks For Building Grant Comrades Andrew Easton, Bert Ostland and Ted Pooley of the Exeter Legion asked for a grant towards the new Legion Memorial Hall. Comrade Easton said the Legion were out of building funds and wanted to complete the construction. “The •Memorial Hall will fill a long- wanted need in the municipal­ ity”, he said, referring to the banquet and dancing facilities. The Mayor expresed approval of the Legion building but wondered if the town didn’t have to many Public Buildings. Mayor Tuckey said, “We und­ erstand that our Arena is going to cost us money this year and we can attribute that to the fac­ ilities of the New High School, Legion Hall and the new Public School. Possibly we’re getting to the point where we have too many public halls.” Councillor Beaver said, “The Legion has erected a building that Exeter could and will be proud of.” Reeve Snider suggest­ ed a $5000. grant over three years. It was referred to the finances committee. Edgar M a w .h i n n e y, street cleaner, asked for more work in the winter and more pay in the summer. This was referred to committee. Council authorized a .05 cent per hour increase for all town employees on public works on motion of Snider and Campbell. The raise increased hourly rates to 70 and 65 cents. Hay township, seeking a fire protection arrangement, was ask­ ed to submit a written agree­ ment which would conform with, the town’s by-law which states that the brigade will go out of town on the orders of the mayor or fire-chief for a fee of $50 for the first hour and $25 for each additional. OK Safety Patrol For Child ren Graham Arthur appeared for the Exeter Lions Club seeking ap­ proval for a public school high­ way patrol. Mr. Arthur explained that the older boys would super­ vise younger students crossing the streets. They would be under the authority of Principal Claude Blowes and Provincial Constable Elmer Zimmerman had offered to give them instruction. Councillor McKenzie asked who was responsible if a truck knock­ ed ovei' the school signs In the middle of the highway into the path of an oncoming car. Reeve Snider said someone could be fined. Mayor Tuckey said, “If it was my car I’d sue the town. Did last year’s council”, he ask­ ed, “pass a by-law authorizing the* placing of signs in the mid­ dle of the highway?” Council endorsed a motion by Roy Campbell that the school patrol be given authority and that the signs be placed at the side of the road. Firemen Ask For Higher Salaries Chief Bill Chambers and Cap­ tain Irwin Ford appeared for the fire department and asked for increased salaries across the board. He asked for $25 for each fireman plus $1 for prac­ tice, $1 for each run and $1 an hour for each hour after the first hour at a fire. $100 for the Captain and $200 for the chief. “Responsibility of tile fire department is getting greater,'” the chief said, “and the calls are more frequent,” Mayor Tuckey exprosed appre­ ciated for the efficient manner in which the fire department has carried On. “They’Ve done a find, .lob,” he said. The question of increase was laid over for fur­ ther investigation.