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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1951-04-12, Page 1Sixty-Seventh Year 1 got I EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 12, 1951 I* Single Copy Install, Pay For Ice Plant This Year Lucan Hope Hope that artificial ice will be installed and paid for in Lucan by the end of the year was ex­ pressed Tuesday night by Erwin Scott and H. B. Langford at a banquet to Irish six. Mr. Scott so far had 000. He stated that some 23 donors had contributed an aver­ age of $78 each “With the co-operation of everybody In this drive,” he said, “We can install artificial ice and have it paid for this year.” He paid tribute to the hockey club who voted $60 0 to the pro­ ject and to the kitchen commit­ tee of the arena who donated $1,000 from their proceeds to- vzard the project. H. B. Langford, sponsor of the Lucan Irish Six, said there was every possibility of having the project completed this year. The banquet attended by some 200 people, honoured the Lucan hockey club who won the local Intermediate “B” league playoffs and were eliminated by Mildmay, the W.O.A.A? champions. Tory Gregg, speaker of the evening presented a leather jac­ ket rest kets ed. The trophy for the highest ■point-getter on the team went to Herb Stretton who collected 62 points over the season. Herb Stretton and Fred Rev- ington on behalf of the team presented a gift to Harvey Lang­ ford in appreciation of his ef­ forts in sponsoring the team, Ivan Hearn presented a team gift to Coach Bill Smith for his ser­ vices. honor the Lucan said that the canvas netted almost $10,- to coach Bill Smith. The of the team will receive jac- as soon as they are deliver- i Mr. Langford announced that close to 10,000 people attended Lucan home games during the winter. The team had scored 149 goals against 120 scored by their oppenents over the season. .Mr. Langford paid tribute to Dr. George and Dr. Paterson who had attended injured play­ ers during the season. Mr. Don Banting made a toast to Mr. Albert Hess, donor of the trophy which the Irish won. Entertainment was provided by Walden Allen, comedian; Howard Kew, C. Hagger and I Carling. re- Provide Turkey For English Relatives Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Pooley turned home last week after spending two months in "England visited with Mr. Pooley’s rela­ tives and visiting old scenes he left about 40 years ago. They had lovely sailing weather both ways and enjoyed every minute of the voyage and of their stay overseas, They were royally entertained. “The time was all too short,” said Ted. On their trip stored away in the refrigerator of the “Queen Mary” was a 22- pound frozen turkey raised on the farm of Mr. Pooley, which provided a dinner for a family gathering shortly after their ar­ rival in Cornwall where Pooley was born. over. Mr. Sea-Miss Jessie Grainger of forth visited with- J. P. Bowey and Mrs. Grainger over the week-end. Canners Contract For Big Pack After Pea, Corn Prices Settled Gregg Says Local Puck Series 'Greatest Ever In W.O.A.A The local intermediate “B” hockey playoffs between Lucan, Zurich, Hensail and Dashwood this winter constituted the “greatest “B” series ever creat­ ed in W.O.A.A.”, Tory Gregg, Wingham, told those who attend­ ed the banquet in Lucan Arena Tuesday night. Mr. Gregg, president of the W.O.A.A., complimented the Lu­ can Irish Six, in whose honour the banquet was held, for their “fine sportsmanship” and “keen competition” in the series. “You are a credit to hockey, to your community and to the W.O.A.A,,” he told the honoured team. The W i n g h a m sportscaster and founder of the W.O.A.A. re­ viewed the history of _the organ­ ization "which was formed six years ago. “In our first year, we organized a midget hockey league, Now we have 179 ball teams and 129 hockey teams in our organization.” He said the W.O.A.A. had been formed to give the rural communities in Western Ontario a chance to play in organized sport. “If the W.O.A.A. has done nothing else,” he said, “it has brought the towns and villages of this district closer together and given the rural youth an opportunity to play sports.” “W.O.A.A.,” he said, “is af­ filiated with the Ontario Minor Hockey League Association, the Ontario Hockey Association, the Ontario Baseball Association and the Ontario Softball Association. Mr. Gregg mentioned several W.O.A.A. hockey teams which had won O.H.A. championships. Jack McIntyre, of Listowel, who played in the first midget league organized by W.O.A.A., recently appeared in the N.H.L. playoffs on the Boston Bruins. “He is the first player from the W.O.A.A. to play in the National Hockey League,” Mr. Gregg said. The speaker complimented the local league for their support of the W.O.A.A. and suggested that a member from the south should be represented on the executive. He recommended Harvey Lang­ ford, of whom he said earlier, “There never was a harder fighter in sport”. Mr. Gregg was introduced foy Mr. Langford, and Mr. Karl O’Neil, vice-president of the Lucan Chamber of Commerce, paid tribute to Tory Gregg the W.O.A.A. Local branch of the Canadian Canners has reached a “maxi­ mum pack” acreage among local growers of peas and corn since the settlement of contract prices was effected in Toronto, Tues­ day. The new, all-time record prices are $92 n ton for peas, $24 a ton for corn. Prices for string beans and cabbage have not been settled. Order Plaq ue To Honour and School Children To Cooperate In Usborne Reforestation Project Usborne if plans Monday in the School children will assist in the first action on the reforestation program made by the council afternoon wonk out. Two five-acre lots ■township will be planted with ■trees this spring under the ar­ rangements of the conservation by-law passed last year by the council. The two farms will be the first to ini­ tiate the project, are Reeve Wel- ington Brock and Philip Hern. District High Students will plant the trees on one of the five-acre lots as part of their agricultural training. Andrew Dixon, head of the department of agriculture, will supervise the planting. For the other lot, it is propos­ ed that senior students in the township’s public schools might plant the trees as part of their educational program. This pro­ posal has yet to be approved by the trustees and teachers. The reforestation calls for the township to provide for and planting agrees to let for 2 years. Council met in the Elimville hall with Reeve Brock presiding and councillors Verne Pincombe, Harold Jeffery, Harold Hern and Earl 'Mitchell were delegated to men, whose trees while the farmer the woodlot stand find dumpirig grounds on the west side of the township. The cotmeill made arrange­ ments for the erection of a cairn at Ebenezer cemetery, corner of Huron street and the Second concession. Last year the council graded the troyed the del^pidated' mornu- ments in it. Plans are in memory of the pioneers who were buried there, R. L. Beatty, Seaforth, was awarded the contract for the Miller drain and Branch C of the Glen-Sommerville drain. Contract price for the work is $1,568. Howard Kerslake presented a petition to council for the con­ struction of a drain through part nine and lot ten of conces­ sion five and lot 9 on concession six. The petition was signed by William Ellerington, Gerald Prout, Walter Rowcliffe, Harold Kerslake, Franklin Skinner, Ver­ ne. Pincombe and Charles Ste. phen. Council accepted the peti­ tion and promised action. Council instructed clerk H. H. G, Strang to draw up a by-law to have residents confine them dogs between sunset and sunrise. Members felt that damage to farm animals by dogs would be reduced considerably if rate­ payer co-operated with the by­ law. cemetery and des- to erect one cairn Warble fly inspector Newton Clarke reported that the first round of spraying was almost completed. Newton Clarke was appointed weed inspector for the township. The council welcomed the news of the reduced high school levy. The tax was decreased from four mills to two. Payment for a filing cabinet foi* the clerk was authorized on motion of Pincombe and Hern. The South Huron Agricultural Society was given a grant of $15. Road superintendant, William Routley, submitted an estimate of $635 for repairing the garage roof. Council requested more estimates before taking action. Frank Cowan and Herman Hodgson, insurance representa­ tives, appeared before the coun­ cil to outline policies on the new road maintainer, which is expected to be delivered this week. Council insured the grad­ er for $20,000 and the caterpil­ lar tractor for $10,000i. Tax Collector, William reported that $3,548.96 still outstanding on 1950 Johns, were taxes. Award Silver Star South Huron Junior Farmers And Institute Hold Annual Banquet The annual banquet of South Huron Junioi’ Farmers and Jun­ ior Institute was held in Thames Road Church, Friday, with a large representation from both boy’s and girl’s clubs. Winston of the ! Farmers, for the ' toast to the King, Jack Stewart, past president, proposed a toast to the organization. Delores Al­ lison, president of the Junior In­ stitute replied. The highlight Of the evening was a “chalkie-talkie” address on landscape gardening given by Professor John Whiel, Depart­ ment , of Horticulture, O.A.C. Guelph. Besides presenting his topic, “Making the Most of What You Have,” in a very real and interesting Way, Mr. Whiel kept his listeners.* “on the edges of their chair s”, with many humourous anecdotes. Professor Whiel stressed the proper place­ ment of trees, shrubs, and flow­ ering plants to set off one’s home to the best possible ad­ vantages, while at the same time disguising ugliness such a s square uninteresting corners, or garbage doors, which gape from nine to five. Attention in garden­ ing must be given to the final result so that it will be complete i Shapton, president, South Huron Junioi’ acted as toastmaster evening. Following a and harmonious without being either sparse or Mr. Wheil pressed a gardeners forded by many beautiful trees and orna­ mental shrubs are little known because of the failure of people to investigate their possibilities. The arrangement of “companion” plants and the placing of plants in unit groups was one of the emphases of Professor Whiel’s lecture. Harry Dougall, president of Huron County Junior Farmers, sincerely expressed to Mr. Whiel the gratitude of the club mem­ bers for his practical, and ex­ tremely interesting talk. It was also a pleasure to as guest speaker on 'the gramme, Michael Farrow, of Exe­ ter, whoso musical ability is so very outstanding. Greeting were brought to the clubs by Miss Jean Scott, Home Economist, and Mr. Gordon Ben­ nett. They wished the members, every success in the coming year. Mrs. Jean Hodgert extended to the ladies of Thames Road, the sincere appreciation for the delicious dinner everyone enjoy­ ed. The programme closed With, “Auld Lang Syne”, left ject •overcrowded, stated. He also ex­ wish that amateur use the facilities af- plant nurseries, since Zurich Claim Settled Out Of Court G. G. Mackay, Owen Sound, announced at a Supreme Court hearing at Goderich Monday that settlement had 'been arrived at 'by consent, subject to the ap­ proval of the court, in the action of Mrs. Jantze K. Deweerd, of Zurich, widow of John Deweerd, against Carl Oestriclier. Under the Fatal Accidents Act, the plaintiff claimed dam­ ages of $25,000, and funeral ex­ penses of $250. John Deweerd suffered fatal injuries while rid­ ing a bicycle west on provincial highway No. 84, between St. Jo­ seph and Zurich, when he was struck by a motor vehicle owned and driven by Carl Oestriclier. Dutch Worker Counsel for plaintiff stated Deweerd was a Dutch immigrant, 46 years old, working as a lab­ orer in Zurich, and was the father of eight children. Assets of his estate consisted of $600 cash and $4,000 insurance. The widow has purchased a small farm which she intends to oper­ ate with assistance from Dutch settlers. Mrs. Deweerd does not speak English, and the Rev. Ralph Vos, of the Christian Reform Church, acted as interpreter. Terms of settlement arrived at of $9,500 were endorsed subject to the approval of the court, and retained for purpose of hearing further evidence in connection with approval of settlement by the official guardian and division of the amount to the children. Mr. Mackay asked $4,000 to the widow, and the remainder of the $9,500 to the children. McCubbin Proposes Gov't Help Youth Federal assistance in establish­ ing young Canadians on the farms according to a plan closely paralleling post-war veterans re­ establishing aid, was suggested as a possible future project for the Federal Goverment by Ro­ bert McCubbin, M.P. for West Middlesex. Speaking at a Crediton meet­ ing of Stephen Township Liberal Association, Thursday night, he said that the establishing of the young farmer on his own land was a most important rural pro­ blem. Government assistance was necessary to assist the beginner ovei’ the initial high capital in­ vestment for land, he said. He assured the rural repre­ sentation that the Federal Gov­ ernment was “making every ef­ fort” to maintain the western grain subsidy past its July 31 deadline. The subsidy which makes feed available to local farmers should become a long range policy, he said. Miss Vosper The committtee has ordered a plaque in memory of the late Miss Vosper who taught in the Exeter Public School to 1921. The plaque will be base, which will be wide and 18 inches plate will be about 14 inches by 10 inches, with a book of ledge above the plate and es on either side. Below the plate will be bon on which will be engraved “Erected by Her Pupils”. Plate book, torches and ribbon will be in bronze. The plaque is to be ready for the official opening, April 18th. The following additional con­ tributions are acknowledged: Mr. Clarence Morley, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, sends two dollars, one in memory of his brother, the late James W. Morley, K.C. Five dollars have been receiv­ ed from Mrs. Elva Dawson, of Grand Rapids, Mich., in memory of her mother, Mrs. Jessie Gould $2.00 from Miss Vera Rose from $1.00 Wood Olive from 1883 on a wood 24 inches high. The know- torch- a rib- Andrews; Rowe; $1.00 from Mrs. Cudmore Perkins; $1.00 Miss Margaret E. Brown; each from Mrs. Mildred Archer, of Wanstead; Mrs. Wood Horne Woods, of Brant­ ford and Mrs. Ella Wood Luxton of town. Masonic Hall Filled For Visit Of Deputy District Grand Master A.F. & A.M. Monday eve- on the occasion of the of- visit of the D.D.G.M., Rt. Bro. Andrew R. Scott, of Seating capacity was at a p re m i u m a t Lebanon F orest odge ning ficial Wor. Goderich. A number of the local brethren had to make way for the visitors. Brethren were pres­ ent from Goderich, Blyth, Hen­ sail, Trenton, Ailsa Craig, Mit­ chell, Lucan, Parkhill, Monkton, Granton, London and Rodney. A unique feature of the eve­ ning was the initiation by the Master, Wor. Bro. Andy Easton, of his son, Don. The work of the degree was exemplified in such a manner as to receive the congratulations of the distin­ guished visitor. Following the work of the evening the brethren repaired to the rooms of the Eastern Star where a fourth degree of hot turkeyburgers and pie was en­ joyed. Following the lunch Bro. Eas­ ton called on Past D.D.G.M. William Cann to propose a toast to Grand Lodge, responded to by Bro. Scott. Mr. Scott said that our lives and daily mode of liv­ ing carry us in a circle and in the circle is the Great Architect of the Universe. Members of a lodge should never place lodge before their church. In moulding of character the have an important task. A toast to “The Visitors” proposed by W. G. Cochrane to “Lebanon Forest Lodge” by Murray Hodgins, of Lucan, ruling or past D.D.G.M.s introduced along with V. Bro. W. W. Taman, who pied a seat at the head The newly - initiated candidate, Don Easton, spoke briefly. Welcomed at the lodge was one of its oldest members, W. H. Levett, of London. the the two was and Eight were Wor. occu- table. have pro- Lang Syne”, Everyone happily. Another club pro- had been a success, Pollen, 2020 Cartiei’ Flint, Michigan, at 3.30 April 13, 1951. Presenta- Posthumously To Exeter Soldier The Silver Star Medal, award­ ed to Private First Class Everett E. Pollen, son of Mr. E. J. Pollen, Exeter, Ontario, Canada, will be presented to his father in a special ceremony to be held at the home of the hero’s uncle, Simon C. Street, p.m. tion will be made by Lieuten­ ant National Guard Advisor-Instruc­ tor in Flint. Private First Class Pollen was awarded the Silvei' Star for gal­ lantry Korea Private under enemy, grenades, small arms fire. Seeing that a membar of his squad was ser­ iously wounded and lying in an exposed position, Private Pollen, voluntarily left his covered posi­ tion and administered first to his wounded comrade. With his OWn wounded through to a covered he could be less action the life of his wounded comrade. Private Pollen has been miss­ ing in action since November 2, 1950. Colonel Wesley V. Post, in action near Unsan, on 1 November Pollen’s company heavy attack by suffering casualties Mortar, rocker 1950. was the from and aid for the complete disregard saftey, he carried man about 200 yards intense enemy fire location from where evacuated. His self- undoubtedly saved the /This caricature of John Passmore of Hensail appear 6 d in this month’s issue of “Hydro Nows*\ It was dtawn during a recent convention in Toronto* Groovers held tight on their demands for higher prices than were offered by an arbitration board three weeks ago. Although they got a little less than they had asked, the grow­ ers won a $8 increase for peas and a $1 increase for corn over the arbitration price. _ Local Green did pot dispute “The agreement was market control The dispute growers rallied fused to sign contracts under arbitration price, which was at $85 per ton for peas and for corn. They demanded for peas, $25 for corn. At a local meeting of Canners’ manager E? J. stated district growers sign contracts until was settled Tuesday, growers waited until signed by board,” he said, arose when together and the the the the re- the set $23 $95 the Canning Crop Group last Friday night, growers in the district agreed to support the Marketing Board in their refusal of the arbitration price. The town hall was filled to capacity. Speakers were McDougall, Alvinston, representative on the Farm Marketing Board, wart McDougall, Wallaceburg, chairman of Lambton County as­ sociation. Grow’ers emphasized that 'they had taken a cut in price during 19 48 and 1950 because of the large stocks which canning com­ panies had on hand. Average crop of peas last year in Ontario was three-quarters of a ton per acre and production costs were as much or more than paid, they claimed. They didn’t regard tion as a strike. They just weren’t interested ing the crops at the prices of­ fered. The meeting was presided ovei* by R. E. Pooley, president of the local Canning Crop Group. H. H. G. Strang is the secretary. William ■ district Ontario and Ste- the price their ac- said they in grow- Does Exeter N eed Cattle Spray By-law? Should Exeter council pass a by-law requiring cattle-owners in the town to have their cattle sprayed for warble fly control. The question came up in a. humourours vein township council day afternoon. Newton Clarke, spector, reported cattle-owners in town requested that their cattle be sprayed. R. G. Bennett, Huron agricul­ tural representative, who was at the meeting, wondered how many cattle there were in the town. Local assessment figures don’t show the cattle population but there are several residents who keep limits. “May-be we should get the town to pass the warble-fly con­ trol by-law,” Mr. Bennett stated with a laugh. He reported most of the town­ ships in the county were co­ operating in the campaign. at Usborne meeting Mon­ warble fly in- that several cattle inside the town. Farmers Must Cooperate For Defence — Liberal Rally IRalph Campney, M.P. for Van­ couver and parlimentary secre­ tary to Defence Minister Brook Claxton, warned a Stephen Town­ ship Liberal Association meeting that Canadian rural and agricul­ tural economies line with new ments. “This will hardship,” he said, and will re­ quire the "concerted support and active understanding" of Federal policy. Survival and defence is our number one Canadian pro­ blem, the guest speaker said. 1150 Liberals Present Some 150 members of the Stephen Township Association met at the dinner in Crediton town hall, to hear Mr. Campney outline the job done by their party over the first half of the century and assure them the "Liberals will pull us through again”. Mr, Campney was introduced by A. Y. McLean., Huron Perth and other speakers included Rus­ sell, Daly, Guelph, president Western Ontario Liberal Asso­ ciation; Gordon Ratz, Dashwood, chairman of the Stephen Town­ ship Association; A. W. Whyte, Seaforth, president of the Huron Perth Association; Robert Me* must come into defence commit- bring economic Cubbin, M.P., Middlesex West; Arthur Nicholson, warden of Huron County, and deputy reeve o f Stephen Township, Roy Swartz; Mrs. George Hepburn, Addison Tieman, Mrs. Wallace Becker, William Love and Wel­ lington Haist, B. W. Tuckey, reeve of Exeter. Musical Program Entertainment was offered by vocal and instrumental solos by Barbara Hartman, London; Stephen Dundas accompanied by his daughter, Mrs. Paul Shenk, Crediton; and Norma Fahrner. Mr. Camney congratulated the group on the number of young Liberals present then heard from some honored old men of the party like Dr. J. W. Shaw, and William and John Gaiser, of them octagenarians. The meeting approved 1951 poll chairman slate prising, George Hepburn, Shapton, Gerald Zwicker, man Morlock, Addison Truman, William Love, Gordon Arthur Finkbeiner, J. Alex Hamilton, and Roy Ratz. Mrs. A. Y. McLean seated with a corsage Barbara Dundas. The dinner was served by the Crediton W. I. both the com- W. Free- O'Rourke, W. Holt, chairman, was pre* by Miss