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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1951-02-08, Page 1EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 8, 1951Sixty-Seventh Year Park Maintenance Stressed As Council Hears Petition Two deputations waited on the Municipal Council at theii’ regular meeting Monday even­ ing.Messrs. Ted Buswell, C. L. Robertson, O. S. Atkinson and .Warren sanders presented a pe­ tition with over 500' signatures that Riverview Park be used and maintained as a public park only.Mr. Buswell suggested that a Parks Board be established to formulate a long-view program for the parks of town. He sug­ gested adequate police protec­ tion fox* Riverview, patrolling the park once ixx the afternoon and twice in tlxe evening. To keep the park usable, grass cutt­ ing was suggested every ten days; refuse barrels, toilet facilities provided along with parking faci­ lities. Mayoi’ Tuckey stated that the council was conscious of the parks situation. They were not as beautiful or enhanced as they might be. “Any money spent by council this yeai' oxx the parks would be very small because of other heavy expenditures. Any beautificatioxx will have to coxne from the outside.” said the mayor. “The first need is to find a site for tlxe hospital”, he said. The clerk was instructed to secure information re tlxe setting up of a parks board. C. S. MacNaughton waited oix the council ixx reference to trou­ ble the District H. S. are having with tlxe filter bed and some sug­ gestions were made for grading and draining. He was assured of council co-operation. Two new applications for cement sidewalks wei'e received and tabled along with others for future consideration. A communication was received from the Department of Towix Planning and Development _of a meeting to be held Sound, . moved by Deputy-reeve rane and Councillor Dinney that the mayor, reeve and clerk at­ tend the meeting. It was decided to place orders fox' a cai* of calcium chloride and a cai’ of cement for use this summer. A letter was received from E. D. Bell to the effect that im­ mediate steps should be taken to clarify the situatioix iix regard to the hospital site. The Hospital Board are trustees for a con­ siderable amount of money and are anxious to meet the council. The council decided to meet with -the Hospital Board Wednesday evening. Firemen’s Pay Councillor Roy Campbell, chair- nxan of the Fire and. Police conx- mittee in response to the request fox’ greater remuneration, sug­ gested that the fire chief be paid $100 ‘a year; the captaixi $50 the firemeix $25, plus $1 for each meeting; $1 for each call and $1 an houx* while on duty. It was at Owen February 23rd. It was Coch- decided to submit the schedule to the Fire Dept. |The matter of a grant to the1 Exeter Legion in connection with I their new hall was deferred fox’ future consideration. Cochrane and Beavers moved that the council proceed with the work of covering the drain from Andrew street to the rear of Snell Brother Garage. Said Mayoi’ Tuckey: "This is an un­ healthy situation and has ' been hanging fire for a number of years. It will add one mill to the tax rate.” Deputy-reeve Cochrane moved that a new suit be purchased fox* the police chief. New Hydrants Moved by Snider and Cambell that a request be forwarded to the Public Utilities commision to have a new water main and hydrants placed on Victoria St. to replace the one now obsolete and also to inspect one near the creamery. Deputy-reeve Cochrane agreed to investigate the Transient Trad­ ers Act and report back to coun­ cil at the next meeting. —Please Turn to Page Twelve • 4 i Awarded in-■ ■ NEED FUNDS TO COMPLETE BUILDING Exeter Legion have asked council for a $5,000 grant to help meet expenses of their new memorial community hall. Contributions from citizens are being accepted by Legion members. Picture shows interior of main hall, where banquets, dances and bingoes are held. —Jack Doerr, Exeter Single Copy Public School Teachers Ask For 16% Increase Advertises Town In Toronto Former reeve Jake Sweitzer, a staunch believer in community advertising, was responsible for an advertising showcase for Exe- eter Fall Fair Vhich was dis­ played at Toronto for the annual meeting of fall fair directors of Ontario this week. The showcase contains many pictures of events at Exetei’ Fall Fair last year. Jake was helped by his daughter, Mrs. Lois Armstrong, in assem­ bling the display. Harvey’s Closes For Eaton Office Harvey's Groceries, which was established in 1919, wjll be re­ placed by a T. Eaton Order Of­ fice, it was announced this week. The national firm whose head office is in Toronto, will open their doors on Febuary 15 after the present building is redecorat­ ed. Harvey’s Groceries discon­ tinued business on Monday of this week. In another business change effected this week, Crocker Re­ frigeration, owned by G. K. Crocker will move into the build­ ing formerly occupied by Bailey’s Florist who transferred to their new location on Main street south. Harvey’s Groceries was found­ ed by Chester and Ernest Har­ vey in November 1919, when they purchased the business owned by Albynus Moore. Since then, Mrs. Laura I-Iarvey, wife of Chester whp died in 1930, has been associated with the busi­ ness for over 30 years. She managed the store fox’ seven years and was associated with Roland Motz, now of Crediton, who operated it from 1932-40. In 19 45, hex’ son Leonard services ixx 1945. Company, Exeter public school teachers asked for a $3,150 combined in­ crease in salary at the regular meeting of the board Monday night. The increase, approximate­ ly 16 percent, would bring the average salary to $2,511. Tlxe teachers increase become tember of this xnitted their request in writing. The proposed salaries would give Principal Claude Blowes $3,200; assistant principal Craig Wilson $2,600; and lady teachers $2,- 400. The board, faced with rising costs in supplies and general ex­ penditures, referred the request to an investigating committee of W. H. Pollen and R. E. Russell. Secretary-treasurer W. II. Hod­ son said the board would have to request $28,000 from the council this year, an increase of , some $13,000 over 1950, not in-*, eluding the proposed salaries. ( Vice-chairman W. H. Pollen indicated the board' would have to face the problem with the teachers. "It will take quite a bit of consideration on the t board’s part and on the teacher’s part,” he said. In an effort to decrease costs, the 'board deleted equipment ori- ginally planned in the new build­ ing, at a special meeting last week. Blackboards from the old school will be used in tlxe new one, Tom Collingwood, janitor for 32 years in the public school, will resign his position at thet end of the term. The board will1 advertise for a new janitor, duties to commence on April 2. Mats and floor cleaning equip­ ment were purchased by the board. up from $2,160 asked that the effective in Sep- year. They sub- Silver Star For exposing himself to tense enemy fire to administer medical aid to a wounded com­ rade, Pvt. Everett E. Pollen, son of Mr. Edward Pollen, Exeter, was awarded the Silver Star, the United -States’ fourth highest award for gallantry in action. Hb .has been missing in action since November. Pollen, who joined U.S. forces after serving in World War II, was decorated for “Gallantry in action against tlxe enemy on Nov- embei’ 1, near Unsan, Korea.” During an enemy attack against, his company heavy cas­ ualties were inflicted -by extreme­ ly heavy enemy mortar, artillery and small arms fire. "Seeing that a member of his squad was seriously wounded by machine-gun fire,” the citation reads, Pvt. Pollen voluntarily left his covered position and ad­ ministered first aid to the wounded man lying in an exposed position of the enemy fire.” With complete disregard for his personal safety, he carried the wounded soldier about 200 [yards through intense fire to a safer position. A veteran of three years’ ser­ vice with the 'Canadian Army in World War II, the former Exetei’ youth joined U.S. forces in 1944 and served a year in Japan. In December, 1948, he rejoined the U.S. Army and was posted to Japan, later serving in Korea. Born in Exeter, he attended local public and high schools 'be­ fore joining the army. Mrs. Gra­ ham Mason is a sister. South Huron District High School Board granted teachers a $300 blanket increase at theii* meeting Tuesday night. The raise becomes effective immediately and brings the average yearly salary to $3,250. The amount was one-half the proved the recommendation of a increase asked by the teachers $300 increase.when they petitioned^ the board; The board also increased the at their January. meeting. There wages of janitors Russell Collxng- was no indication Wednesday j wood and Gordon Parker from whether the teachers wouliisAC-170 to 80 cents an hour. Mrs. cept or refuse the offer. \J Elmer Reeder, who works part A. W. Morgan, chairman of the^time in the school cafeteria, was special committee who investigat- ’* ’ " ed the salaries, emphasized that provincial grants to the school Iboard have no relation to the salaries of teachers. He indicated the Department of Education as­ sumed no responsibility for teach­ ers’ wages and that cost of the increases would be born solely by local taxpayers. In submitting the recommend­ ations of the committee, Mr. Morgan said inflationary prob- j lems were hitting the taxpayers from as well as the teachers. “Average blaze £arm incomes,” he said, “are 12 ‘ . percent lowei’ this year, accord­water jng to Dominion statistics.” He street J stated salaries at the local school a be in Observes Anniversary Harness-making is almost lost art. While there used to a number of Harness-makers town to-day there is only one and he operates in the basement of his home. He is Mr. Maurice Quance who on Thursday begins his 48 th year as a harness-maker and he hopes he will be able to continue for many years to come. con- main awarded an increase to 65 cents j per IS^jjr. Centralia To Get New Buildings Two new 'buildings will be constructed at R.C.A.F. Station, Centralia, as part of the current expansion program at the big ( pilot training base. Tenders have been called construction of a 252-man rack block to provide living ac-_ commodation for trainees and' staff. A new supply building also will be erected to handle the in­ creased flow of goods needed by the larger station population. The airport will receive a new' control tower which will enable aircraft control officers to see all parts of the airfield. Runways, were lengthened last summer, and the ends of these landing strips cannot be seen from the’ present control tower. Deadline for tenders is Feb­ruary 21. Principal H. L. Sturgis was authorized to hire Mrs. Jessie Stewart of London to head the local English departxnent at a salary of $2,800. The principal reported stud­ ents were competing for oratori­ cal honours and the school would be represented at the regional contest in Listowel. The senior school basketball teams, he said, had lost only one game ixx the schedule, to Mitchell, ■but expected to change the score when the teams played a return match in the local gymtornum. Four local students are eligible to sing in tlxe Ontario school choir which would be assembled The board unanimously ap-jin Toronto. Request for a mix- ' master for the home economics room was granted. I ------------------------- Move To Exeter Mr. and Mrs. Fred Penwarden, who recently disposed of their for bar- Order Main After Fire Guts Barn Exeter council ordered struction of a new watei’ and hyrants along Victoria Street after fire destroyed the barn, 500 chicks and several tons of honey on William Abbott’s property early Saturday morning. Firemen raxx theii* hose another block to fight the An outdated two-inch main which runs down the had to be ignored as firemen compared “favorably” with other ran the hose from a hydrant on schools of similar size. Wellington street. Council, for several years, have considered installing a six-inch main down Victoria but have been by lack of money. The alarm rang at the sub-zero morning men were at the scene until 7 a.m. The blaze was believed started in the chicken brooders. Five hundred chicks belong­ ing to a tenant in the Abbott house were burned along with several tons of honey belonging to Mr. Abbott. The barn was partially covered by insurance i but there was no coverage on the contents. OoFfigure Svas ^attained” by care- I, Jordon Hodgert phoned ful studies. The land was avail-j ^Jea^ar“to^s^®n able in the form of slope farms, I at tlie telephone office, pooi* grasslands and thin soil, Fire Tuesday areas which would not produce i agricultural products. ( “The cost of public acquisi­ tion of that land would be $10 million—less than the people of Ontario spend on liquor in one month.” Dr. Pleva stated machinery dor the establishment of a Grand Bend — Ipperwash Conservation Authority was available under the Planning Act, Under this autho­ rity the residents could develop the land for public recreational areas With the support of the provincial and federal gover­ ments. A propdr system of small fees for the use of tlxe land would pay off expenses incurred, ho said. The speaker was introduced by W. F. B. MacLaren thanked by Jack Manore. Vice- president Griffin Thomas chairman for the meeting, impromptu of James Petterson, Griffin Thomas entertained. Chairman of tlxe village trust­ ees, Herman Gill, explained tlxe reasons and advantages of in­ corporation of tlxe sunxmex* re­ sort. Taxes in the village now under the authority of Steplxeii and Sosahquet towiiships are too high, he eaid, He hoped that , incorporation would lower the rate from 40 to 36 mills. He re* vealed that the trustees had only $3,700 to carry them until they word incorporated and asked for the Lions co-operation iii keep­ ing costs down. re- toturned from the enter the business The T. Eaton establishing an office here, turns to the district where' founder, Timothy Eaton, origin­ ally started out in business. He first building in a small log erected the Kirkton in 1850, cabin near Fish Creek. in re- its / Develop 'Pinery’ For Recreation Pleva Urges Grand Bend Lions Establishment of a Grand Bend —Ipperwash Conservation Auth­ ority to plan and preserve re­ creational land along the lake Huron shore was strongly re- coxxxmended by Dr. E. G. Pleva, •of U.W.O., to the Grand Bend Lions Club Thursday night. "You have one of the finest beaches in North America,” he told Lions, "and the land is ready for development. You can ■do something absolutely unique on this continent,” Dr. Pleva stated much' help was available for development of public parks in the area known .locally as the "Pinery.” He said that1 federal and provincial goverments were willing to co­ operate arid that tlxe University <of Western Ontario will assist ixx any way it can. “Tlxe Univer­ sity has done a grand job in sur­ veying this area,” he said. Pointing out the importance Of the tourist trade to Southern Ontario in general and Grand Bend in particular. Dr. Pleva stated, “Withixx 24 hours Of travelling time from Grand Bend live 97,000,000 people hat­ ing the highest living standards In the world.” “The tourist trade,” he said, '“is one of Canada’s biggest in­ dustries. Last year it brought more dollars to Canada than Agricultural products,” “Yet what have we done to develop this trade?” the speaker tasked. “We hate not put tourist trade in the category it belongs nor given it the attention it de­ serves. With few exceptions there isn’t a public piece of pro­ perty where a man and family may enjoy themselves.” “We need 176,000' acres Of land in Southern Ontario estimated Northern Ontario were inacces­ sible to the average man, he said. "Rural families as well as urban are looking for recrea­ tion.” Dr. Pleva explained the 175,- Dr. and was An quartette composed Denomme, Johnston Mel Hamilton and he 'for adequate recrea­ tional facilities. Places like Lake Superior, Algonquin Park and Sheep Breeder Gets Offices Preston Dearing, of Exeter, was elected vice-chairman of the Canadian Sheep Breeders associa­ tion at their annual meeting in Brandon, Manitoba, last week. He also was appointed the Sheep Breeders' representative on the Livestock Record Board of Ottawa and the Royal Winter Fair Board, Toronto.'We Wuz Robbed Wail At T-A "We wuz robbed!!” It’s always an i to report a robbery of any but when you’ve got to report youx* own loss it’s somewhat worse—in this case $63 worse. The Times - Advocate staff turned to amateur detective work after we noticed the empty till Saturday morning. Most pleasant . i surprise, however, is that oux* a ,in visitors didn’t take some $100 bnapton | from ^ie safe nearby. | Since we’ve been working on I this case, we’ve discovered about Tuesday prevented 3 a.m. in and fire- I Firemen were called TuesaayI afternoon when paper at the blacksmith shop operated by Thomas Jolly on Huron street, caught fire. There was little damage done by the blaze. Clara Vosper Reaches $22 More donations for the Vosper Memorial Fund have been received this week by the Times- AdVocate and R. N. Creech. Mrs. Winona Howard Frenclx of Wetaskin, Alberta, writes “I have nothing but the happiest memories of Miss Vosper as a teacher and a friend”. » W. H. Hill of Toronto encloses two dollars, says “I think that the Clara Vosper School would be an ideal name for the new school”. Mrs. Culbine think it have something in the new school named after Miss Vosper' enclosed one tributions coino from Creech, J. Southcott Mrs. Lillian Boyle of Toronto enclosed and expressed, “I think it be a wonderful tiling to Miss Vosper.” Fund total is $22.00, ea" I property in Centralia, have moved unpleasant duty IExeter mto the residence re­ kind cently purchased from Mrs. Stan­ ley Williams. Mrs. Williams and son Bob have gone to California to reside. Stephen Calls For Assessor Stephen township decided to as-a dozen solutions to the crime. I call for applications for an i Unfortnately none of these theor- sessor at their regular meeting ies seems to be any good when ; Monday night. The assessing will it’s investigated. ™ Night Constable Johxx Cowan, who happens to be a little more acquainted we are, is clues with we’ve givexx gressing on ly than ever. We hope to have of this catastrophic week. P.S.—Seems McKnight & pei* got nicked for $18. have oux* sympathy. with sleuthing than tracking down the some success. Since up the job, he’s pro­ file case more rapid- more event news next Wal- They j include the Township as a whole less Grand Bend police village. A special meeting of council will be held on Friday, February 16, at 8 p.m, to consider applica­ tions. A committee was appointed to look ovex* the different trucks tendered for and to report at the next meeting. Roy Swartz, Stewart Webb, Wellington Haist, Lawrence Hill and Ed. Lippert, were named committee. Council granted $20 to the I Huron County Seed show. Contract Let For Hensail $150,000 Fireproof Structure J. R. (Mary) Parsons of Toronto wrote “I is a fine suggestion to of T. H. She dollar. Other con- one dollar have O. Southcott, R. N. Jones and J. M. SwOetman one dollar would honor Hensall will get a new $150,- 000 mill and plant to replace the building which burnt down in December, W. G. Thompson, o f Blenheim announced this week. The new plant will be erected at a new location, on South Rich­ mond street, approximately two blocks south of the former mills. The firm has secured land with a frontage of 596 feet along the C.N.R. tracks, and running back 284 feet. • On this will be erected a four- unit mill, with four cleaners un­ loading ramps, and 16 tanks of reinforced concrete cohstructieh, each 16 feet in diameter 50 feet high. These will care of storage for bushels of beans and other pro­ duces handled by the firm. There Will also The new fireproof construction through­ out. and take 125,000 be an office buildings, structure will be of Contract for the.new buildings has been awarded td Herb Camp­ bell, of Ridgetown. “We hope to have everything completed in good time td handle the big,. crop from this district in the fall”., said Mr. Thompson, ‘'and that is one rea- son why we will start as soon as possible? Londesboro Junior Tops Locals In Turnip Club Competitions Murray Roy, of Londesboro, was declared the high man of the I-Iuron Turnip Club at the Achievement Day held in the Opera House Exetei* on Tues­ day afternoon, January 30. This Achievement Day concludes the activities of the Turnip Club for 1950. It is expected that the club will be reorganized in the near future. Official judges of the 10 1- bushel exhibits were Mr. J. J. Johnston, of London, and Mr. W. F. Strong, of Guelph. Both these men were Supervising In­ spectors of the Fruit and Vege­ table Division of the Dominion Department of Agriculture. The final standings on the club project which are computed on the basis of field score, sub­ mission of financial statement and field notes, exhibit at Achievement Day, judging, writ­ ten examination and attendance at meetings as follows: Murray Roy, Londesboro; Ross Hodgert, Woodham; William Dougall, Exeter; Andrew Dou- gall, Exeter; Bruce Shapton, Exeter; Donald Bray, Kirkton; RosS Dobson Kirkton; Douglas, May, Centralia; Howard Pym. Centralia; John L, Hern, Wood­ ham. This club is the only <> Junior Turnip Club in the Province of Ontario and is sponsored locally by the Turnip Committee of the Huron Crop Improvement As­ sociation under the Direction of the Ontario Department Of Agri­ culture. In commenting on the exhibits Mr, Strong said that the high quality of the exhibits in­ dicated the keen interest shown by C-’tcb members in this pro­ ject, and also was a real object lesson to all turnip growers to produce a product of the highest quality. He also included in his remarks some very helpful hints for the members to keep in mind when preparing turnip exhibits for shows. Those in the Exeter District who co-operated by contributing money or specials to this club, were: , Jones, MacNaughton, $10,00; Fred Huxtable, $10.00; Canada Packers, $5.00; Co-operative, $5.00; Specials—Jim Taylor, Bill Allison, Cann’s Mill, W. G. Sim­ mons & Sons. Sunday School Awards Seals At a recent/ service in Main Street United Church, 30 certi­ ficates and seals were resented to those who had obtained a per­ fect attendence at Sunday school. Mary McKnight was awarded her thirteenth year seal. Seven year seals went to Mrs. A. F r a y n e, Peter Frayne, and Margaret WMlard; ' six, Merlin McLean, Beverly McLean; five, Marilyn Skinner; four Mr$. Percy Merkley, Shirley Merkiey Phyllis Merkley, Alice Carter, Phyllis Mahoney, Margaret Ma- honey, Charles Davis; three’ . Dean McKnight, Mrs. E. Cartel, Eva Penrose, Bob Skinner, Pat^l ' Wilson, Jocelyn Howey; two, Patsy Tuckey, Barbara Tuckey, Margaret Howey, Teddy Wilson, Sandra McKnight, Jim Carter; first -year- diplomas, Roxanne Beavers, Marion Walker, Ruth McLean, Mr. Gerald Skinner, assistant superintendent assisted Rev. H. J. Mahoney in the presentation of the awards.A jolly sleigh ride Wan enjoy- er by the members. of Main street Sunday school on a recent below Zero day. When the child* ran returned to the church re­ freshments were served by sev­ eral teachers.