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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1951-05-03, Page 1Sixty-Seventh Year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 3, 1951 Many Pastoral Changes Reported At Presbytery A considerable number of changes in pastoral relations were reported at United Church Huron Presbytery meeting held in Main Street Church, Exeter, on Friday, Rev. Reba Hern of Varna has resigned and is without a charge at her request. Rev. W. Cope of Goderich North Street is seeking a change of pastoral re­ lations. Rev. W. J. Wollfrey of Clinton Ontario Street has been •called to Tara and Rev. A. Glen Eagle has accepted a call to Clinton to succeed him. Rev. Stewart Miners of Ford- wicb. has accepted a call to Flor­ ence and Rev. W. R. Tristram of Springfield has signified his wil­ lingness to serve at Fordwicli. Rev, U. Gronhielm of Wroxeter goes to Oxford centre, Rev. E. R. Stanway of Brucefield goes to Robinson Memorial Church Lon­ don, Rev. Jas. Bright Dungannon will retire at the end of the Con­ ference year, and Rev. George Watt of Saskatchwan is coming to Dungannon. The opening devotional period was conducted by Rev. Chas. Scott of Blyth and the sermon preached by Rev. D. W. Wil­ liams of Goderich. Following devotions the chair­ man of Presbytery, Rev. Wilbur Rogers of Hensall took charge of the business in hand. Officers Elected The election of officers result­ ed as follows: Chairman, Rev. Andrew Lane of Brussels} secre­ tary, Rev. A. W. Gardiner of Egmondville; Treasurer, Mr. Joe Snyder of Goderich, The following ministers were nominated for Conference Settle­ ment Committee for 1951-52: Rev. Stanley Brenton of Londes- boro and Rev. Wilbur Rogers of Hensall.During the morning session, Rev. W. A. Beecroft was nomin­ ated as a candidate from Huron Presbytery for the presidency of London Conference. The Main street ladies served a delicious luncheon. Rev. Wes­ ley Cope moved a vote of thanks to the ladies and Mrs. J. Fergu­ son replied. Church Extention Dr, R. T. Richards, Superin­ tendent of Home Missions for Southern Ontario, spoke on Church extentions in the after­ noon. He explained the need for more ministers. After all the summer mission charges have been filled there will still be a j shortage of 110 ministers across Canada. There is also a church building program being carried out especially in growing centres to accomodate homes in new housing areas. Reach $3,000,000 .Budget The Missionary and Mainten­ ance Committee expressed the heartfelt rejoicing of all the Church at having achieved the allocation of a $3,000,000 budget. , The Evangelism and Social Ser­ vices Committee commended all ministers foi’ faithful service in the past and urged that every possible means be used to pre­ sent Christ to the unchurched and strive to win converts Christ's Church. Herman Oestreicher 94 Years Old Herman* Oestreicher, former Crediton resident, celebrated his ninety-fourth birthday recently, at Windsor where he now re­ sides with his daughter, Mrs, N. E. French. Several members of his family were present for the occasion. Mr. Oestreicher tinues in excellent health, spirit, and enjoys his garden, singing hymns and. reading. He eagerly looks forward to the ar­ rival of the Times-Advocate, to which he has subscribed since its first publication. He says, “It is getting bigger and better all the time”. Mr. Oestreicher especially en­ joyed the series of articles you published on the growth of Exe­ tei’ and vicinity since pioneer days. He sends his greetings best wishes to his friends neighbours in Crediton and inity. con- and and and vic- Dashwood Pair Assessed $4,020 Hayter . $4,020 lawsuit and his accident Mr. and Mrs. Gordon of Detroit were awarded in their Supreme Court against Dennis Corriveau son Harvey over an i June 25, 1950. The defendants were allowed $1,160 on a counter claim aris­ ing from the crash. Taken From Jury The case was heard spring assizes held in recently. Judgement was given spring assizes by Justice rice King, who last week took the case from the jury after a witness mentioned insurance. In­ troduction of such testimony, it was felt, might result in an ex­ cessive award. The Hayter’s original claim was for $30,500; the Corriveau’s counter claim was for 9,500. 40 Per Cent At Fault His Lordship found Hayter, 2 4-year-old floorman in a De­ troit variety store, 40 pez* cent to blame for the collision on the main street of Dashwood. Har­ vey Corriveau, 20, who was driving his father’s car at the time was found 60 per cent negligent and termed “chiefly to blame” by the judge.George L. Mitchell, K.C., of London, acted for the plaintiffs; Frank Donnelly, K.C., of Gode­ rich for the defendants. in the London at the J. Mau- Gode- for the Open School Next Thursday Open house will be held at Exetei* District High School next Thursday, May 10. Teachers and students are ar­ ranging classroom displays and there* will be a program featur­ ing gymnastics and a fashion show. The High School Board met Tuesday night for the May meet­ ing. Insurance was ordered for the tractor and the contents of the agricultural barn. A power grass mower been ordered. Teachers John Mahon Morley Sanders will attend Open House on Friday and urday of this week. Permission was granted — Ausable Valley Conservation Authority for the use of the auditorium for a public meeting. Principal H. L. Sturgis, in his report, said that he had made a survey of grade nine to deter­ mine what subjects would be of­ fered next year. Board expressed approval of the students attending the NATO Graduation at Centralia on May 18. They also ordered installation of electric wiring In the barn. .granted has and OAC Sat- the Mrs. J, W. Powell received word Monday of the death of her brother, Edward J. Nash, of Wingham, who passed away sud­ denly. Mr. Nash in past years participated in tournaments on (bowling greens. Powell attended Wednesday afternoon. many of the the Exeter lawn Mr. and Mrs. the funeral on Mrs. Bertha Hatter is a pat­ ient in St. Joseph’s Hospital. Rev. J. R. Peters Dies At Brampton The Rev. John Robert Peters, well-known retired United Church minister and CCF candi­ date for Huron-Perth in the 1949 federal elections, died Thursday at his home in Brampton in his 71st year. A native of Perth County, Mr. Peters held many charges in On­ tario. He was one time minister of Elimville United Church and retired from the London Con­ ference of the United Church last .Tune. Rev. Wm. Mair, Road, conducted the funeral vice. of Thames ser- Sorority initiates Pledges At London London and district chapters of Beta Sigma Phi met in the Regency Room, Hotel London on Monday evening, April 30, to celebrate the twentieth anniver­ sary of the Beta Sigma Phi soro­ rity. Fifteen members of the Exeter Chapter attended. Pledges who were installed were Doris Det- mar, Phyllis Haworth, Norma Pryde, Betty Wilson, Donna Jones and Norma Sangster. Others at­ tending from Exeter were Presi­ dent Elsie Tuckey, Mrs. Milner, nice Cann. Helen Westcott, Mar­ ion Bissett, Lucy Klummp, El­ more G a i s e r , and Marion Knowles. 'Cromarty Dancers Win Prizes at Dutton Mr. Nelson Howe accompanied by a group of step dancers went to Dutton on Friday night where they participated in a fiddlers and square dance contest. They were sucessful in winning first prize for the square dance and several individuals won prizes in step-dancing and fiddling. Mrs. George Wallace who suf­ fered a heart attack last week, is recovering nicely at her home. Regrets! We regret that, due to the lack of space, we are tinable to publish all the news received this Week, Teachers, Board In Negotiations Teachers, asd the Exeter Pub­ lic School Board are still nego­ tiating for salaries of the coining term. Settlement Is expected to be reached soon. The Board met Tuesday night in the new school. Tenders were being called for painting the out­ side of the 1938 school. Addi­ tional bicycle racks will be pur­ chased. Landscaping of the school grounds was discussed and the board will consult the architect. Letters for “Exeter Public School” will be ordered to be placed on the outside of the brick wall at the front of the school. Arrangements were made with the high school board to place a cinder path from the public school to the district school. Greenway Lady Reaches 90 Years Mrs. John Brown, former mat­ ron at the Hurozi County Home, and now a resident of Greenway, Will ' ‘ ‘ ‘ ’ day on Sunday, May 6. Mrs. Brown was born in Mc­ Gillivray Township, the youngest daughtei* of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Brophey, of Green­ way, In 18 82 she was married at Greenway to Mr. John Brown of Adelaide Township. They lived in Adelaide for a few years, tliezi moved to near Greenway where she has spent most of her life. For a few years, Mr, and Mrs. Brown were in charge of the Huron County Home at Clinton. After his death, she returned to the home of her son William and celebrate her ninetieth birth- MRS, JOHN BROWN took over the duties of raising his family. Dean Brown, of Parkhill, is the only member of her family living. One daughter, Minnie (Mrs. John Hayter), and another sen, William, predeceased her. She has nine granchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren. Mrs. Brown is a member of Greenway United Church ’and has always been active in church work. i On Sunday, a family dinner Swill be held in her honour at ; the home of hei’ granddaughter, ' Mrs. Parry Thompson, of Lieury. i Hei* many friends join ; Times-Advocate in a wish (continued health and good ' tune. The for for- j Mr. Gordon McTavish, who been employed in the plumbin; department of Traquair ware has accepted 'a position at the Centralia RCAF station. has ig Hard- Local Bowling, Basketball Teams Receive Honours At Banquets /Wen’s, Ladies’ Bowling Leagues Elect Officers At Annual Feasts Trophies for the top bowlers ip the Exeter Ladies’ Bowling League were presented at the an­ nual banquet held at the Knotty Pine Inn, London, Friday night. Eighty members of the league finished the bowling season with a chicken dinner, entertainment and dancing. June Grayer, president, was in the chair foi* the meeting and conducted the election of ficers, Peg Hunter-Duvar is year’s president, Dot Brady president, and Kathleen secretary-treasurer. Winners Receive Trophies Dorothy Hall, secretary of the league, won the High Triple Trophy, donated by Dot’s Beauty Shoppe, and presented by Doro­ thy Pfaff. Her score was 763. Bernice -Christie, of Kirkton, won both the high average (189) and the high single (33 6) received trophies donated Fink’s Meat Market and Exeter Times-Advocate. League Champs The league champions, Daisies, were presented with in­ dividual cups. Olive Essery is the captain and members are Florence Sharp, Marion Jackson, Joyce Dawson, Ruth Collins, Mary Brooks, May Trites Dorothy Simpson, The last moved to Gimli, Man., near end of the season. Door Prizes Winners of door prizes were Marion Frayne, Audrey Bentley, Pauline Dyck and Grace Wurm. The prizes were donated by Lindenfield’s Hardware, McKen­ zie’s Store, Jones & May, and Beavers Hardware. Douglas Pryde, author of King Pin Chatter column in the Times- Advocate, congratulated the champions of the league and the runners-up, the Happy Gals. Teams Entertained After the banquet each team entertained. Annie Lawson acted as chairman. F-'v- the Yarn Spin­ ners, Marj Tomlinson told hum­ orous stories. The Frisky Sisters sang a take-off on “Dearie”. Members include Norma Fahr- ner, Lillian Hunter-Duvar, Peg Hunter-Duvar, Phil Haworth, Gladys Hunter, and Jean Belan­ ger. There was a verse for every team when the Merry Maids sang a. new version of “How Do You Do”. Singers were Helen West­ cott, Hazel Beaver, Lucille Du­ bois, Vera Mason, Maida Fran­ cois, Eileen Bonnallie, Audrey Bentley and Sally Laing. The Hot Dogs turned Hawai­ ian for some dancing numbers with Marg McLean and Eileen H o d g i n s swishing the grass skirts. Marg Ryckman, May Wolfe, Gladys Chambers, Blanche Sims and Anna Brock provided the background, Twenty Questions A version of the popular radio p r Ogg r a m “Twenty Questions” was played by the Skunks. Lor­ raine Brock was the master of ceremonies and Bernice Christie, Doreen Prance, Marion Walters, Leona asking For maert The with Betty Wedlake. Mickey Bridges, Ethel Mode, Mardy Thornton and Betty Shaw are members. The Lucky Strikes—Aggie Cut- Home And School Speaker of- next vice­ Hay, and by The Lazy and two the Hern and Marj Miners the questions. the Musketeers, Vi Blom- danced. Happy a kazoo Gals entertained band. Dot Hail, June Grayer, The Exeter men’s five-pin bowlers wound up a successful season with a banquet and dis­ tribution of prizes at the Knotty Pine Inn Tuesday evening. The president, Ken Hockey, officiat­ed. Doug Pryde and Rene Francois were presented with gifts in ap­ preciation of services rendered the club. Mr. Francois in turn presented Doug, with a gift for his assistance. The “Butchers” team were champions for the season and each member was presented with a silver cup. The team comprised Fred Darling, William Chambers, Stewart Taylor, Wes. Ryckman, Harold Wolfe, Harold Holtzman and Dalton Finkbeiner. Ken Hockey received a cup for the high average. Art Trites now of Gimli, Manitoba, won the high single and the three high games. His cup will be forward­ ed. In Fred dent, Dick William Peckham, the executive. Kin House Numbers To Be Here Soon Numbers for Exeter homes are expected to be delivered soon, Kinsman Club officials said this week. The metal numbers were ordered almost six weeks ago. They will be sold by the club to householders. The numbers will appear in the book which is this month. Club officials hope to get numbers up before the book pears. Bell Telephone to be released the ap- dis- the election of officers, Darling was elected presi- Stan. Frayne, secretary and Jermyn, Reg. Taylor and — - - as members of the executive. A vote of thanks was tendered the retiring officers. Entertainment was pro­ vided at the close. Stolen Clothing Found NearLucan A cache of clothing found near Lucan just before noon Monday was identified by police as loot from the $5,3 68 robbery of a Sarnia store over the week­ end. Men’s Clothing was taken from one store and household items, clothes, groceries and cigarettes were taken from a se­ cond of two week-end break-ins in Sarnia. Police came from the river city to check contents of the boxes found stowed in bushes near the Township road, one mile west of Lucan, on the farm of Wilmer Scott, Mr. stable called Lambert. Convicted of drunk and orderly conduct in a down-town apartment early Monday morn­ ing, Herman Cann was fined $15 by Magistrate Dudley Holmes in Exeter Tuesday. It took four policemen to bring Cann undei* control after he had consumed wine and beer. When asked by the magistrate what happened, Cann said, “I don’t remember.'' Police Chief John Norry laid the charge. Provincial Consta­ bles Elmer Zimmerman, Bill Coxworth and Fred Fox assisted. Unemployment Ins. Conviction Kenneth Wood, operator of a lunch concession at Grand Bend paid $25 and costs, for failing to file unemployment insurance stamps for his employees last summer. Unemployment Insur­ ance Inspector W. M. Ballentyne, of Stratford, presented the case. Non-Snpport Cyril Morrissey, 26 of R.R. 2, to Ontario examina- non-sup- heard in Crediton, was sent Hospital London for tion, after charges of port and assault were court. Prosecution claimed sey had failed to support his 26- year-old wife and her five child­ ren. Crown Attorney Glenn Hayes prosecuted. •Morris- Scott notified Lucan Gordon Whitehead, Provincial Constable Con- who Bob Sheila Bonnallie, three - year - old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Bonnallie, has been under the doctor’s care for several weeks suffering from rheumatic fever. It will be sometime yet before Sheila will be able to be out and around. ting, Verdyn Lindenfield, thy Pfaff, Eileen two numbers. For White stories. The numbers Armstrong, Annie Hannigan, the Alley and Betty Housewives Marion Doro- Frayne—sang Cats, Wilson sang Frayne, Lawson, Doris Taylor, Higgins, Alma Preszcator the chorus. “Holdup" was the title skit presented by the Wee Taking part were Verlyn Linden­ field, Pauline Dyck, Terry Hey­ wood, Mazy Fisher, Pauline Rob­ inson, and Grace Wurm. Phil Haworth was the 1950- 51 vice-president and directors were Kathleen Hay, Marj Tom­ linson and May Trites. two Lois Kay I Edith | formed * of the Hoopes. Education Must Strengthen Democracy “Individualizing Education to J but nobody knows very much Strengthen Democracy” was the central thought of an address given by Mr. J. P. S. Nethercott, directoi' of vocational education of London to the Home and School Club meeting on Friday evening last. This was the first meeting held in the new Public School and the Exeter club had as their guests the newly organ­ ized Home and School Club of Lucan. Mr. Nethercott addressed the newly organized Club in Febru­ ary 1950' and by popular re­ quest made a return visit on Friday night. He is very much in sympathy with the work of Home and School Clubs. He said “They hold a most strategic place between the home and the school.” “We all know how1 badly our democracy needs strengthening-— that strengthening must be done by education “ “7 ttBHlHi “Democracy is like the weather -—everybody is talking about it said Mr. Nethercott, about it—it has nevfer existed— it is an ideal to which we are still moving. “Who are the educators to strengthen this movement?—the home, the school, the church and the community. Realizing that there are great individual diffe­ rences the new trend is to meet that need—to individualize edu­ cation. It is taking a make that- change deuce is shown in out of 8 subjects student 5 are compulsory but a pupil makes his own choice in the other three in our enlarged school areas; in the fact that there is a four year course for those who wish to continue their education but ’also a two year course for those who Wish a shorter term in high school and' there is a guidance councellor now in nearly all schools. A re­ cord of each boy or girl is kept as carefully as possible so that the vocational counsellor may give guidance to each student long time to but some evf- the fact that required of a that he may live his life as fully and richly as possible to streng­ then demorcracy.” •Mrs. Grace Armstrong gave a splendid report of a panel dis­ cussion on “The Rights of a Child” held at the Home and School Convention held in the Royal York Hotel Toronto re­ cently. This report fitted in so well with the address of Mr, Netliercott that they made a very profitable program. Mrs. E. .Tones, the president, welcomed the members of the Lucan Club and also Mrs. Knight and Mrs. Stewart of London who were present at the organizing of the Exeter Club, Mrs. Knight spoke briefly. A film on “courtesy” was shown which speaks for itself A chorus of boys and girls under the leadership of Miss Scarlett rendered two numbers which wore much appreciated. At the close of the meeting tea was served and a social chat enjoyed. Many took the oppor­ tunity of seeing the new school building. (Label UWO Room 'Exeter7 “To carry off five WOSSA Championships in two years is something of a record which the teachers and students of the Exe­ ter High School District -might well be proud,” said Bo-b Phibbs, at a banquet to the players of the three teams that carried off the honours this year in London, “In recognition of this splendid record one of the dressing rooms has ‘Exeter* on it," said Mr. Phibbs. The hanquet was sponsored by the School Board and was pre­ pared and served in the Home Economics room by Miss Bernice Leckie colours, used in artistic one of (We had a sneaking feeling that the placements were well ar­ ranged so that boy and girl friends would not be fai’ apart.) Team Work Dr. H. H. Cowen, chairman of the Board, presided. Aftei* par­ taking of a sumptuous repast, daintily prepared, Dr. Cowen congratulated the teams on their success and Miss Lauretta Sig­ ner and Mr. Glen Mickle, the coaches. “Winning top Honours requires a lot of team work, and if this same spirit is carried out in future years it is bound to have good results,” said Dr. Cowen. A toast to the Girls’ Basketball team was proposed by Mr. Ed Chambers. The girls' team made a fine showing, but unfortunate­ ly were defeated in the finals. The toast was responded to by (Miss Lorna Taylor. I In proposing a toast to the Senior Boys’ Basketball team Mr.I Archie Morgan said: “The thing (that makes a champion is a lot of hard work, practice, good coaching and plenty of team spirit.” In reply team captain Gordon Cann thanked the Board for the banquet, Miss Leckie for the excellent meal, and Coach Mickle. Gordon attributed the success of the team to the ex­ cellent coachitfg, the fighting spirit necessary to win games and clean living by the boys. Glen Schroeder on behalf of the team, presented Gordon with a duffle bag stating that “Gord. never worked harder than when the chips were down”. Volleyball Honours Charles S. MacNaughton pro­ posed a toast to the Senior Boys’ Volleyball team. It was Exeter's first try for volleyball honours and they were successful in win- Hiing the cup. Kenneth Johns (proposed a toast to the Junior -Boys’ Basketball team which was I replied to by John Hicks.| Miss Seigner was presented (with a Hummel figurine on be- jhalf of the girls’ team, by (Jean Taylor. Miss Seignei* ; she was proud of the girls (the spirit they displayed. Mr. Mickle was presented a new hat on behalf of the boys, to replace the one that had been (badly mauled after winning of the championships. Mr. Mickle, in introducing Phibbs, stated he was an ample of the students who still go a academic and pupils. The school black and red, were decorating the tables and place cards, the work of the pupils, were used. i Lodges Attend Divine Worship Members of the Exeter Lodge of Oddfellows and of the Rebe­ kahs attended divine worship in Main St. United Church Sunday evening. About 115 strong they marched to the church and oc­ cupied the centre pews. The mar-, shall was Garnet Johns. An I. O. O, F. quartette com­ prising, W. Cutbush, A. E. Wuertli, G. Hicks and E, Linden­ field sang, “Remember Me, O Mighty One". A duet “Come Un­ to Me was sung by Gerald Skin­ ner and Frank Wildfong. An an­ them was sung by the choir. “In one of the richest pas­ sages in all literature, Jesus, in the sermon on the Mount, swept away entirely the old law of Re­ taliation, an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth" said the minister, Rev. H. J. Mahoney in introducing his text, “Whoso­ ever shall compell thee to go a mile, go with him twain.” It is unfortunate that so many misinterpret these words instead of obeying their precept. 1----.. ask: “Is the doctrine of non- resistance right or wrong,” in­ stead of asking, “Do I obey this precept. Jesus bids his disciples to submit to the indignity of turning the other cheek, yielding the coat and going the second mile. Regarding the inevitability^ of war, the minister stated: “Never­ theless, wars have to be fought. Demosthenes, the Athenian au­ thor says that if the choice of remaining at peace rests with us, we are bound to do so. But if another person with sword in hand, talks of peace, but wages war, what is left but to defend ourselves. This is strangely con- tempory. Armies should resort Miss said and ■with one icelled in athletics and long way in their (studies. Many i Athletics Important ! Mr. Phibbs spoke of •athletics is taking in (rounded life. “The propel* balanc­ ing of one's spare time is most (important," he said. College life ’develops a well-rounded person­ ality and the student benefits in ■ his contacts and with mixing ’with others. ! At the close of the banquet, (Mr. Phibbs showed an interesting • movie of the Queen’s-Western rugby game last fall, J —--------------„----------------- the place a well- Mr. Douglas Pryde, who for ! the past few years has been an employee of The Exetei* Times- ! Advocate, resigned his position __ _ A„„„„„’Monday and has accepted a posi- to armed force only for the good ; tion as agent for the Imperial of the world and not for selfish (T * .............-..........’ national ends. This principle of the second mile divides a man's conduct in­ to two parts, the compulsory and the voluntary, of privilege in comes greater and duties. Ou the return to the lodge room a vote Of thanks was dered the minister, the choir officials of Main St. Church where the sense willing service be­ than both rights Life. Doug has been successful as a part-time agent for the com- I.pany. We wish him success in ithe future. I ten­ ant! Tourists coming from south to Grand Bend will all-pavement for the first ___ this summer, acording to Depart­ ment of Highway officials. The road was graded and cul­ verts put in last year.' the have time William B, Armstrong, Exeter, was one of seven London and district cadets who graduated from the military college of Royal Roads ih British Columbia on completion of the first phase of their training for careers as officers in the armed forces. Their third year of training will be at Royal Military College, Kingston, next year. He is the son of Mrs. Grace Armstrong. Mr. Rd. Dickens is quite ill at the home of Mrs. John Htrntet.