Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1951-03-29, Page 1* ••’1 I* Sixty-Seventh Year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 29, 1951 Board, Kids Move Furniture To Prepare For School Opening Board members, school and regular workmen are this week moving furniture the old building into the public school, which will on April 2. Official Opening ceremony is sheduled for April 18. Cecil Can­ non, spueirintendent of elemen­ tary schools will be guest speak­ er. Workmen are puting the fin­ ishing touches on inside the school before the 300 pupils in­ vade the new building next Monday. The 10-classroom building in­ cludes a teacher’s room, princi­ pal’s room, two storage rooms, four washrooms, a nurse’s room and a lunch room. kids, busy from new open One of the many attractions are the bright patterns on the floor in the kindergarten room. A large star is built in the cenre with pictures of fish, pigs, geese. In the corner are two little black pupil of the Child ren Join Easter service Kirkton United morning, Rev. taking the ser- Kirkton Church A very lovely was held at the Church, Sunday Pike, of Ilderton, vice. The Jr. Choir under the leader­ ship of Mr. R. Timms, teacher at the Public School and Mrs. C. A. Campbell rendered an Easter number. The church choir of 20 voices sang the anthem, "Open the Gates of the Temple” with Mary Urquhart and Gerald Paul taking solos. Easter lilies decor­ ated the alter. Six new members joined the Church, Donna Stone, Marilyn Marshall, Sheila Watson, Paul­ ine Simpson, Christine Dobson, and Ross Dobson. Personal Items Mr. and Mrs. V. Sawyer and sons of Toronto, spent the week­ end with Mrs. William Urquhart. Ira and Mrs. Marshall have returned from a six weeks vaca­ tion at West Palm Beach Florida having had a perfect holiday only for the accident of their sister Pearl, Mrs. P. G. Butcher, of Simcoe. The Kirkton and St. Marys people wish her a speedy recovery. Mr. Norman Tufts, of Toronto and Master Danny Funnel, of Woodstock, spent the past week at the home of Mrs. Truman Tufts and family. Mr. Al Coats, of Trenton, spent the week-end with his wife in the village. Mrs. Ray Stewart, of Ottawa, spent the Easter vaction with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Francis. Mr. Alvin Harding of Petrolia spent the past week’ with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Harding. Mr. and Mrs. Esson and fam­ ily, of Sarnia, and Miss Marian Johnston, R.N., spent the week­ end with Mr, and Mrs. Delmar Johnston. Mrs. M. Gregory is holidaying with her daughter, Mrs. B. Leon­ ard, of London, and her son Harrie Greason at Pt. Rowen. feet for the "bad” class to stand in. In the playroom recreation, there’s ketball court laid out. Windows of the room are made of armour- plate. The classrooms are all paint­ ed in soft-coloured pastels and brightly lit with semi-indirect lighting. Some of the rooms have special blackboard lights to re­ duce sun-glare on the boards. The 1938 school, to which the new addition is attached, has all been repainted and redecorat­ ed. Provision is made for a com­ plete loudspeaker system through­ out the school. Prominent in the design of the school are the win­ dows. It is estimated at least 20 per cent of the outside struc­ ture is glass. Each room con­ tains a washroom, cupboards and ventilated cloackrooms. They are heated with a central heat­ ing plant containing two auto­ matic boilers. The rooms thermostatically controlled. designed for a small bas- Immunization Clinics For Pre-School Children Immunization clinics for babies of three months of age and over and pre-school children have been arranged by the County Health Unit and are to 'be held in the centres of Exeter and Centralia. Early immunization against Whoopi n g cough, diphtheria, smallpox and tetinus (lockjaw) is urged. It is advisable also that reinforcing doses of these be not neglected. The clinic at Exeter is to be held Monday, April 2, at the library from ,10 to 11, Kinder­ garten from '11 to 12 a.m„ and at the clinic at R.C.A.F. Cen­ tralia at McCurdy School from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. All parents who wish to bring children to these clinics are wel­ come, Special Easter services were held in the various churches on Sunday. Easter music predom­ inated at all the services. In spite of chilly weather large con­ gregations were present. pet * Single Copy 6/ Mr. and Mrs. Thos. O’Heir, of Hamilton, visited with the lat­ ter’s mother, Mrs. Grainger and Mr. J. P. Bowey on Monday. PORPOISE WITH A PURPOSE — This porpoise is as clever as any seal, claims the owner. Here he jumps through a hoop. Bend Lions To Install Lights At a special meeting of the Grand Bend Lions Club it was decided to install traffic lights at the junction of highway 83 and Main Street as soon as pos­ sible. The cornei' is a dangerous one and on busy summer days, is the scene of much congestion. The club felt the stop and go light will help keep traffic mov- W. G. Medd Prominent In Church, Gov’t Circles Mr. William George Medd, for many years a prominent figure Air Mail Service To Distressed Farmer When Fred McClinchey of near Zurich wanted a tractor part in a hurry, local servicemen granted his wish in record time. Bob Chisholm and Reg MacDon­ ald jumped in the Piper Cub air­ plane owned by Larry Snider and flew the part to the tressed farmer. Bob was the pilot and acted as bombardier. Fred his tractor working again short order. dis- Reg had in Rebekahs Confer Three Degrees The degree team of Huron Rebekah Lodge the Rebekah degree candidates at their meeting last Wednesday before a large num­ ber of members ana visitors. On April 18 sembly Warden puty President official visit to and a banquet in their honor will be held at Monetta Menards. The regular meeting will follow the banquet and two candidates will be initiated. The members of Amber Lodge of Hensall have been invited to the banquet and will attend the meeting to fol­ low. ofPride conferred on three the Rebekah As- and District De­ will pay their the Exeter lodge Youth Injured When Car Overturned Orland Taylor, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Taylor, escaped with a fractured leg when his car overturned several times on Huron Street Friday afternoon. The driver said the car turned over at least four times. It is thought the car went out of control when it struck a high portion of the road where the pavement and gravel surface meets. The car went into the ditch on the south side of the road. The driver was attended by Dr. M. C. Fletcher and re­ moved to Victoria Hospital, Lon­ don, in Dinney’s ambulance. PC Elmer Zimmerman invesi- gated. Visit Scotland . Mrs. William Higgins and son Bobby left on Tuesday to visit with Mrs. Higgins father and other members of her family in Paisley Scotland. Their many friends here wish them a plea­ sant trip. The South Huron Hospital Association is looking for a site for the proposed hospital.NO PLACE TO BUILD IT Wins $103 In Hamilton Shoot The annual Good Friday Trap Shoot held in Hamilton proved successful for John Anderson of Kippen who won $10 3 in prizes. He placed second in the handi- cai) shoot, with a score of 48 out of 50. He was third in the class shoot with 9 4-100 and third in the doubles with 41-50. Shooters were present from Pennsylvania, New York, and all over Eastern Canada. Attend Funeral Mr. and ivft’s. Jack Elliott in Marlette Mich., attending funeral of a nephew, Mr. Gor­ don Redman, who passed away very suddenly on Saturday. are the Huronia Male Chorus To Present Operetta A Gilbert and. Sullivan oper­ etta "Trial by Jury” will be of­ fered to music-lovers at the an­ nual I-I u r o n i a Male Chorus Spring Concert, Friday April 13. The male chorus will be as­sisted in the operetta by a group of eight young ladies from town. The first half of program will feature both popular and semi- classical numbers including "The Riff Song, "Holy City” and featuring quartettes and other group singing. Mrs. Alice Sturgis is the direc­ tress and Mrs. Fred Penwarden the accompanist. Teachers, Boards Discuss Sal aries . A special South Huron met with a last week to _ salary increases. No final deci­ sion will be board The for a ■board Exeter public school 'board, in a special meeting last week, met with teachers on the salary question. The board offered fur­ ther increases but there is indication cepted the Further given next committee of the High School Board teacher delegation reconsider proposed will be made until the meets next week. teachers originally asked $6 00 annual boost. The offered $300. the teachers have terms. consideration will week. no ac- be W i. J ‘ 4 3 k Negotiate For Site Of South Huron Hospital Negotiations for a site for the South Huron Hospital are under­ way, E. D. Bell announced Wed. after the Hospital Association held a closed meeting Tuesday night. Special representatives of the association were given authority to purchase options on land which could be used as a site. Exeter council recently offered to purchase the McKerral pro- Whalen Dedicates Hymnary In Memory Of John Hazelwood The Ausable River Valley Au­ thority will meet tonight (Thurs­ day) to hold an election of of­ ficers. The meeting will be held in Parkhill. » At the Easter service in the United Church on Sunday a "Hymnary” which was presented by Rev. Thos. Hazelwood B.A., B.D., of Humbercrest Church, Toronto in memory of his broth­ er, the late John Hazelwood, was dedicated to the church. Mrs. John Hazelwood present­ ed the Hymnary to Mr. William Hodgson and he' expressed his appreciation to Rev. Hazelwood and also to the faithful services of the late John Hazelwood to this church for many years. Mr. Hodgson then presented Hymnary to Rev. Burton. Mr. and Mrs. William Duffield, Mrs. Ernie Taylor and Mr. Clare Hazelwood, London, attended this service. Easter music was provided by the choir and beautiful flowers adorned the pulpit. Additional Whalen news will be found on page twelve. Where To Find It Editorials, Years Ago ...... Neighbouring News .......... CWNA' Scores Urban Trend Lucan District News ..... King Pin Chatter ......... Hensall District News ... Classified Bargains ....... Femine Facts ’n Fancies Centralia’s Defence Role Federation News Announcements Observes Birthday Exeter’s oldest resident, Mr. Thomas Appleton, observed his 96th birthday at the home of his son, Ernest, on Saturday, March 24. Mr. Appleton is enjoying good health, being able to be up and around each day. the ill Here photo- for the first time together are the two fighter aircraft chosen by the R.C.A.F. its defence needs. Left is the F-86 Sabre day fighter being manufactured, at Can- Montreal and right is the CF-lOO day-night fighter made by Avro of Canada at Ont. The Sabre holds the world’s air speed record of 670 nnp.h., while the CF-100 went from Toronto to Montreal at 632 m.p.h., believed to be the fastest any air- Ccntral Press Canadian TWO JETS THAT COMPRISE CANADA’S FIRST-LINE AIR DEFENCE graphed, to -meet adair in Mai ton. pictured craft has travelled in Canada. Wins Fur Neckpiece Winner of the fui' neckpiece, given away at the fur sale at Hatter’s Ladies and Children’s Wear last week, was Mrs. Alice Carter, Exeter. Mrs. W. Becker, of Grand Bend, drew the lucky lady’s ticket. Miss Helen Sweet, commercial teacher at the Petrolia High School, is home for the Easter vacation. Tlie latest acknowledgement to the Clara Vosper Mem­ orial Fund is one dollar from William Birney, of Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Strange, of Toronto, visited with the former’s father for Easter. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Moffatt and Patricia, of London, spent the week-end with the former’s parents at Kippen. Pastmasters* N ight Monday night was Pastmasters’ night at an emergent meeting of Lebanon Forest Lodge A.F. & A.M. when two candidates re­ ceived their master masons de­ gree. K. Hodgins occupied the master’s chair and was assisted by C. Mawhinney as S. Warden; William Middleton as Jr. War­ den; K. J. Lampman, Dr. Cowen, A. E. Buswell, William Cann, E. A. Howald, H. S. Walter, Fred Kerr and J. M. SOuthcott. A minutes silence was observed for two departed brethren, Thos. Foster and Edgar Willis. Re­ freshments were served at the close. I Cromarty House Sold As Owner Moves Mr. Ernest Allen has sold his fine home on the corner to Mr. Frank Allen and will be moving this week with his family to Mitchell where he conducts the Oliver implement business. We are sorry io lose Mr. and Mrs. Allen, Sheila and Mary Lyn from our midst and we wish them every success in their new home. We understand Mr. and Mrs. Frank Allen will be moving into the village very shortly. Personal Items Mrs. Bessie McDonald, Exeter, is spending with her Speare. Mr. and and daughters, Ann, Toronto, end with Mr. and Mrs. T. Laing. Mr. and Mrs. Lome McGill, Lindsay, called on his aunt, Mrs. Duncan McKellar, on Monday. Miss Helen Walker, enjoyed the Easter with her parents, Mr. Otto Walker. Good Friday visitors and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Robinson and Lloyd. Mitchell, and Mr. and Mrs. Ken Mundy and Ronnie, Stratford. Miss Marguerite Duncanson ol Fort Erie is spending Easter week with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Duncanson, at. the manse. Mr. Gordon Houghton and Miss Shirley Gale, London, spent Easter Sunday with his mother, Mrs. William Houghton. Mrs, Ken Mundy, Stratford, visited on Good Friday with Miss Betty McKellar who is recuperat­ ing at her home, Mr. and Mrs. John Wilton, Meskinaw, Sask., who have spent the past two months with her mother, Mrs. A. Robertson and her brother, John Robertson, left on Monday to return to their home in the West. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Storey and baby Lorraine visited relatives in Kincardine over the week-end. —-Please turn to Page 12 the Easter holidays sister, Miss Olive Mrs. Tom Gillespie Margaret and spent the week- London, week-end and Mrs. with Mr. Howard Wright were perty for the hospital but no satisfactory agreement has been made with the owner. Mr. Bell, chairman of the Hospital Association, said plans could not be approved until the site had been established. "We’ have assurance from the depart­ ments at Toronto and Ottawa that the plans will be approved as soon as the site is decided upon,” he said. A full meeting of the associa­ tion was held Tuesday night to discuss various lands available for sites. The Association felt that a legal option on a property was necessary before they could proceed. Original site for the hospital was land er a town Riverview Park but this was refused by council aft- petition was circulated in to preserve the park. in this community, passed away suddenly Tuesday, March 27, in his eighty-second year. Mr. Medd, who has been resid­ ing in London for the winter, came to Exeter Monday to be present at a social evening of the Kumjoinus Class of the Main Street Sunday School. He had prepared a paper which he at the meeting. He spent the night at the home of Mr. Mrs. W. C. Pearce and passed away quietly during the night. He had been suffering with a heart condition for some time but of late had been enjoying good health. He had reservations made for a trip to Ottawa to at­ tend a meeting of the Ontario Temperance Federation. Mr. Medd was born in I-Iullett Township and came to this com­ munity in 1904 when he took over the Winchelsea Creamery, at one time a very flourishing industry. In 1919 he purchased from Mr. J. H. Scott the Exeter Creamery which he ran in con­ junction plant. At, that time he moved to Exeter. While at Winchelsea he was active in the Enmville Unitea Church and after coming to Exe­ ter he affiliated with the Main Street Church and was one of their leading laymen. For years he was recording steward and also a teacher of the People’s Class. He was prominent councils of the United serving for years on the Settle­ ment Committee of the London Conference. At one time he was president of the Ontario Relig­ ious Education Council and was a member of the executive of the Ontario Temperance Federation. He was also on the executive of the Ontario Dairyman's Associa­ tion. He was a commissioner to the first General Council of United Church which met Winnipeg following union. Never seeking honours but ways willing to serve Mr. Medd played an important part in local activities. When the Exeter Arena was built in 19 37 Mr. Medd was one of the leading ad­ vocates. To him went the credit Of practically designing- the" build­ ing. For years afterwards he served on the Arena Board either as president or secretary. He took an active interest in girls’ softball. He was an ardent bowl­ er and a past president of the Exeter Lawn Bowling Club. At one time he was a member of the Exeter School Board. In 1929 Mr. Medd was elected to the Ontario Legislature where he served for two terms. Mrs. Medd, whose maiden name was Hanna Alrnina Gre- gory, predeceased him in October 1946. Surviving are one son and two daughters—Bruce, of Nap- anee; Mrs. Thomas Moffat, of Listowel; and Mrs. W. A. Rea- man, of Talara, Peru; also one sister—Mrs. George Layton, of Exeter; and two brothers—Bruce near Seaforth, and James near Clinton. The remains are resting at the Hopper-Hockey funeral home until Friday afternoon when a public funeral service will be held in the Main Street United Church at 2 o’clock with Rev. H. J. Mahoney officiating. Inter­ ment will Exeter Cemetery. read and with the Winchelsea Young in the Church, the at al- i X ’/• Xv ’ % ? A Of;, HE’S GETTING HOME COOKING NOW Corporal Ray Rasmussen, standing', is probably thinking’ he’d enjoy home cooking as he watches these girls prepare a* popular Japan- esc dish-—Sukiyaki •—in one of Tokyo's largest restaurants* Well, he’s home on leave now and enjoying good Canadian cooking. The corporal was with the RCAF’s Thunderbird squadron when this picture was taken. The sergeant is from Montreal. —Central Pr<?ss Canadian.