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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1951-05-31, Page 1Sixty-Seventh Year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 31, 19S1 Single Copy Larg- com- Wed- Louis miles Fire Destroys Famous Home The home of “Canada's est Family” was almost pletely destroyed in a fire nesday night. The house, home of Masse and family, is seven southwest of Zurich, on the Blue Water Highway. The fire was believed to have started in the upper part of the house from overheated pipes. A strong wind hampered the ef­ forts of Zurich and Grand Bend fire-fighting brigades. The wind threatened a barn not far away, but a plentiful supply of water helped the firemen pre­ vent any further outbreaks. The house was the former home of Mr. and Mrs. James Masse and their 21 children. All 21 were 'born and raised in the house, now owned by Cyril Masse of Detroit and occupied by Louis Masse and family. I E. R. “RUSS” HOPPER Exeter Lions* New President In District Two-Weeks Dutch Veteran Hero As Airmen Survive Crash June 4 A Holiday School (Children wjll holiday next Monday, which was proclaimed federal government as the King's birthday. Banks and post offices will also close but places of business will remain open, tually the King's birthday December 14. enjoy a June 4, ■by the Ac- is Women’s Institutes Raise $8,000 For Charitable Work In District An enthusiastic group of Wo­ men’s Institute members met in the Elimville United Church on Tuesday for the South Huron District Annual meeting. Mrs. Kenneth Johns made the address of welcome on behalf of the Elimville Institute, to which Mrs. John Wade of the Crediton Branch replied, Mrs. James Kirkland, District President expressed her appre­ ciation for* the cooperation she had received during the year from the different branches. She spoke of the success of the Homecraft project which was carried out by the Zurich Insti­ tute at which over one hundred were enrolled. Mrs. William Gaiser, District Secretary reported that over $8,000 had been raised in the district of which there was a balance of $2,000. The auditors report was given by Mrs. R. Motz of Crediton following which the branch sec­ retaries gave their reports with Mrs. Lloyd Lamport reporting for Crediton, Mrs. William Johns for Elimville, Mrs. Alex Hamil­ ton for Grand Bend, Mrs. IR bert Jeffery for Hurondale, Fred Beer for Hensall, Mrs. Chapman for Kippen East, Tappie for Seaforth and N. Geiger for Zurich. Each re­ port showed substantial sums raised and many worthy causes such as Children’s hospital, child­ ren’s aid society and local relief being supported. Seaforth and Zurich branches had assisted in furnishing new community tree in their districts. Committee Reports The report of standing Ro- Mrs. Ross Mrs. Mrs, cen- The report of standing com­ mittees were given by Mrs. Wil­ liam Johns, Elimville for Agri­ culture and Canadian Industries; Mrs. A. E. Munn, Hensall, for Citizenship and Education; Mrs. Emery Desjardine of Grand Bend for Community Activities and Clock, Fan Depot Opens June 5 A clock and fan depot is be opened in Exeter on June for customers who wish their clocks and fans changed over for operation on 60-cycle power or to exchange them for the latest 60-cycle models. Hydro .chairman Robert H. Saunders said the depot, located at the old school building, Vic­ toria Street, would serve hydro users in Exeter and vicinity whose equipment is to 'be changed over in the next three months. This would include cus­ tomers Utilities Rural Operating Area, Dashwood Electric Committee. Customers residing in the “cut-over” areas are advised by letter from the commission that all 25-cycle clocks and fans up to 10 inches in diameter should be taken to the depot which is open five days a week, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Tuesday eve­ ning up to 9 o’clock. For the convenience of custom­ ers of Hensall Hydro Commis­ sion a mobile clock and fan de­ pot will be set up in the com­ munity June 5, 6, 7 and 8. This mobile depot Will be open for business from 9:30 a.m. until 4 ID Ifta If the equipment is found to be suitable for changeover the customer receives that service free of .charge. If so desired he may make an exchange for a 60- cycle clock or fail from a special group of However, it is pointed customer modern model than his : ■unit at a nominal charge. to 5 the convenience of hydro to have Public Relations, Mrs. P. Doig, Seaforth for Historical Research and Current Events; Mrs. W. Bell, Hensall; for Home Econ­ omics and Health and Miss Don­ na Bowden, Centralia, as Junior convenor. An interesting exhibit of home crafts was displayed at the front of the Church. Mrs. Harold Tay­ lor told of the activities of the girls club of Elimville whose work was displayed. Dinner was served to over one hundred by the Elimville ladies. A toast to the King wms pro­ posed by Mrs. Kirkland; a toast to Home and Country proposed by Mrs. Munn of Hensall was re­ sponded to by Mrs. W. Kyle of Kippen tute by replied Bend. Sing-Song The afternoon session opened with a sing-song led by Mrs. Bell after which Mrs. Doig of Seaforth and Mrs. Emery Des­ jardine gave very interesting re­ ports of the recent officers con­ vention held in Guelph which w&s attended by over one thousand women. Mrs. T. Myers, provincial dir­ ector brought a message from the Provincial Board. She re­ ported there are 1463 branches of the Institute in Ontario which have a total membership, in­ cluding junior members of 46,000. District Speaker Miss A. Lawson, Department Representative, addressed meeting and commended various branches for the work accomplished as evidenced by the district reports. Hensall was chosen as the centre for a course entitled, “We call it Hu­ man Nature” in which Seaforth, Zurich and Grand Bend branch­ es will join. Election of Officers Miss Lawson presided over the election of officers. District Dir­ ectors are as follows: Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. McAdams; Hensall, Mrs. Grand Bend, Mrs. G. Hurondale, Mrs. William nick; Crediton, Mrs. Lloyd land; Exeter Juniors, Mrs. Coates; Seaforth Juniors, Joyce Gianville. and a toast to the Insti- Mrs. Arthur Rundle was to by Mrs. Gill of Grand District officers elected were: Honourary president, Mrs. R. Elgie, Kippen; president, Mrs. J. Kirkland, Exeter; first vice-pre­ sident, Mrs. E. Desjardine, Grand Bend; second vice-president, Mrs. K. Johns, Woodham; treasurer, Crediton; treasurer, Hensall; tive, Mrs. T. Myers, Zurich; ternate, Mrs. A. E. Crozier, Sea­ forth; district delegate to area convention, Mrs. W. Mack, Cre­ diton; auditors, Mrs. F. Morlock, Mrs. Erwin Finkbeiner, Crediton; Committee convenors: Agriculture and Canadian In­ dustries, Mrs. W. Johns, Elim­ ville; Citizenship and Education, —Please turn to page 12 secretary- Mrs. William Gaiser, assistant secretary- Mrs. George Hess, Federation representa- al- Brock;Warren Cambell Eyre; P. Doig;Zurich, the the Elimville, Kippen, Seaforth, Mrs. M. . F. Beer; Patterson; Ker- Eng- Jack Miss of the .Exeter Public Commission, Exeter models may secure I on display, out the a more 25-cycle Wilhelm Koele, a young Dutch army veteran, is a hero today as the two men he pulled from a burning plane started recover­ ing from critical injuries in London hospital. Koele rushed to field he and freed from the crashed on the farm of Welling­ ton Haist, near/Crediton, Tues­ day morning. Air force 25-year-old saving the cadets. The A. A. Harris, Anne St., Exeter, was thrown clear of the plane. Sqdn. Ldr. Glen Grindlay, public relations officer at Cen­ tralia, said Koele did an “ex­ ceptionally good job” in rescuing (pronounced Koola) the wreckage from the was working nearby the two student pilots flaming plane which officials credited the Dutch veteran with lives of the two third man, Fit. Lt. Grand Bend Men roadway, baskets, and dump use as the the two students from the plane. Cadets and friends of the two men who were saved hoped to have a civilian award made to the farmer for his heroic efforts. However, air force officials said nothing would be done to recognize the hero until the in­ vestigations were completed. In Westminister hospital, Lon­ don, are Fit. Lieut. A. A. Harris, Exeter, 35-year-old DFC winner and Bomber Command veteran. He is commander of the examin­ ing flight at Centralia. The other two were both 21-year-old flight cadets from Western Canada: Harry E. Blair, Youngstown, Al­ berta; and Leonard M. Vaughn, Bangor, Sask. All three were reported in “serious” condition but not critical. Hospital authorities said Wednesday they “good night”. Two separate are underway at had had a investigations Centralia to determine why the twin-engined Beech craft plunged to the ground. The students, with their in­ structor, were practicing single­ engine flying after take-off, a regular' training exercise. The plane is reported to have stalled, one wing tip hitting the ground. The machine spun on the ground and came to a halt when it strad­ dled a wide ditch on the farm. The crash occurred less three-quarters of a mile the station. Fire was seen the control tower and 1 sent across the fields but they were unable to get through. Meanwhile another crew reached the scene from the highway. Koele, a mine specialist in the Dutch army for three years, was harrowing in a field nearby when he noticed the plane. flying low’ over the the plane burst Haist > than from i from trucks “It was ground and flames. “When I fellow—I think he was the —was out. “I pulled the second fellow J out and laid him in the ditch. “It took me almost five min­ utes to get the third man. I had ■ to out the belt with my knife I and free his legs which were twisted in the wreckage. It was pretty hot. —Please turn to page 12 got there the into first pilot I Carling Auction Attracts Crowd j Six old tavern chairs made of ; cherry and sold to a man from ; Oregon were some of the many ■ interesting items sold at the auc- ■ tion sale at the century-old Carl- ! ing house on Wednesday. ■ A crowd of almost 700 attend- I ed the sale and wandered around I rhe grounds and inside the home i to see this historical landmark I of Exeter. I People from all over Western Ontario and Michigan were at­ tracted by the valuable antiques, some of which were oldei* than the house itself. Cars were lined for blocks surrounding the fam-! ous estate, | The beautiful grounds with i their winding hedges, lovely maples and gardens, the large | brick home and the three sheds , occupy almost the whole town i block. I First Brick Home. | The home was the first ever »built of brick in Exeter a nd it ; was erected by Isaac Carling, the first reeve of the village. One of the family treasures is "■ a picture of the first Ontario leg­ islature of 1868 in which both I Isaac Carling and his brother, i Sir John, were, sitting members. Most of the valuable antiques, i such as furniture Mr. Carling ; made from trees of his estate, ; were kept by the family. | Auctioneer Alvin Walper was on the stump from 12:30 to 8:30 in the evening. The house was vacated when the last of the pioneer family, Ida M. Carling, died in April, The large imposing home has been suggested and considered as a hospital for Exeter district j but no definate action has been i taken as yet. Paper Drive Nets Lions Club $190 Thirteen tons of scrap paper that netted $190 was the result of the recent drive as reported at the Lions Club supper meet­ ing Friday evening at the Cen­ tral Hotel. The proceeds are ear­ marked for Boy Scout work. Guest speaker for the evening was Grant Webber, who is in charge of hydro conversion for this district. Headquarters for hydro conversion or frequency, has 'been opened up in the form­ er public school building and will be open day and night to serve the customers of Exeter, Hensall, Dashwood and Zurich. A depot has been set up for the exchange of electric fans and electric clocks. Notices will be sent as to the date when the workmen will call and owners are urged to be on hand when! they call. Mr. Webber showed a film emphasizing the importance of the change-over. The annual election of officers took place with the following re­ sults: President, E. R. Hopper; vice-presidents, W. G. Seldon and J. B. Creech; secretary-treasurer, James P. Bowey; Ted Buswell; tail D. Bell; pianist, per; directors for Hockey, Warren j years, B. W. Tuckey, Clean Up Beach Grand Bend Lions were up bright and early Tuesday morn­ ing to do a clean-up job on the beach of the summer resort. About 30 members, including Rev. Ken Wood, started at 6 a.m. and cleaned the beach from the wmter's edge to the Pitchforks, rakes, tractors, trailers, trucks were all in men removed four or five large loads of rubbish. About 8:15 the m e m b e r s gathered around the “thing”— a wooden box about 10 square which is full of terious prizes on which a is being held. They had photograph taken and wrent up to the Chateau and had a hearty breakfast of bacon and eggs, toast and coffee. The members were so enthusi­ astic about their efforts Tues­ day, they decided to clean up the north end- of the Tuesday, starting at hour. They hope to keep clean throughout the feet mys- draw their beach next the same the beach summer. Griffin Thomas Heads Incoming Executive Grand Bend Lions Club install­ ed their new officers at their re- the ; Lion tamer, twister, Elmer Norman W al­ one year, Ken May; for two J. Doerr. gular dinner meeting at Brenner hotel. District govenor Gordon graves, assisted by Nelson of Goderich conducted the in­ stallation. New officers are: Immediate Past President, Eric McIlroy; president Griffin Thom­ as; secretary, Fred Wilson; Trea­ surer, Ken Y’oung; vice-presi­ dents, Elmei' MacLaren, Jim Dal­ ton, Alex Hamilton; tail twister, Wally Desjardine; lion tamer, William Gill; two year directors, Stewart Webb; William Glenn; one year directors, Will Holt; Peter Eisenback. Har- Hill Many Attend Special Services T o Celebrate Crediton Centennial Many former residents from all over Canada and the United States returned to Crediton the weekend to join in the t e n n i a 1 celebrations Evangelical United Church. The congregation, J. V. Dahms, the special services to Sunday. Bishop G. D. D.D., LL.D., of of B r e th over Cen- Zion i’ e n under pastor, from Thursday Rev. held Batdorf, Ph.D., ___, ____, Dayton, Ohio, the centennial speaker congratu-’ lated the congregation and minister upon the century of and service completed; upon spirit of worship that led to the rearing of such a fine edifice; upon the unusually large contri­ bution the church had made in sending out 21 missionaries and on the remark­ able interest evidenced in dances. The Bishop ing on the Nations”. He church, with its Christian gospel that men have learned to lift up hands of prayer, without fear and dread, but with confidence joy and faith. In the evening, the Bishop church as a “River of political freedom, to to art and to music, said, came to their were Sr., the life the ministers and in the centennial the large atten- spoke in the morn- “Prayer House of said it is in the desi cribed the Life” to education, These, he finest flower under the inspira­ tion of the Gospel. Morning music was provided by the local Ifiioir directed by W. Morlock. and by a trio J. H. Church at the H. E. Church composed of Ruth and Doris Sch­ wartz, and Norma Fahrner. In the evening Mr. Harry Hoffman of Dashwood, soloist, and the united choirs (65 voices) of the Zurich, Dashwood, and Crediton E. U.B. Churches, provided a memorable ministry in song. Rev. W. C. Parrott of Crediton United Church, and Rev. Getz of Dashwood E.U.B. spoke words of greeting evening service. (Rev. Roppel of Zurich E.U.B. was scheduled for similar greet­ ings but could not be present.) Rev. burg, Port ship Service Of Reminiscence On Sunday afternoon, Mr. A. Melick, of Zurich, was chairman for a service of Reminiscence. Mr. Ray Morlock, Sunday School Superintendant, Mr. Roy Ratz, Church Official, Mr. Art Amy of Exeter and a former Sunday School Superintendent, and Rev. F. M. Faist of Stratford and a son of Zion Church, addressed the meeting. The greetings of J. S. Burn of New Ham­ and Rev. C. B. Carr of Elgin assisted in the wor- services. many former members conveyed by letter and in person were much appreciated. A memorial Service honoured those members and former members who have passed away. Presentations made to William Gaiser, oldest church member present; to George Brown of Pigeon, Mich., oldest former member present; to Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Sweitzer of New York City, who had come the longest distance; and to Ralph Litt of Toronto, form-* er member present who had been the longest removed from Credi­ ton. An old-time choir rendered three selections, and Misss Ella Link of Exeter, and Mrs. G. Kaitting of Goderich sang solos. Mrs. Henry Hess of Zurich conipanied on the organ for Service of Reminiscence. Supper Served Following the afternoon vice of Reminiscence, a fellow­ ship Supper was served to some 200 guests in the Church School auditorium. At this supper hour the new church kitchen was de- —Please turn to page 12 ac- this ser- "Wj J2*| J' J': CREDITON OLD TIMERS ——Among the interested members in the centennial of Zion Evangelical I , B. Church. Crediton were the above who are. 75 years and over. They are: Front row, George Finkbeiner, Mrs. Margaret Lam­ port, Mrs. Edward Morlock, Mrs. John Morlock, Mrs. Annie Haist, Don Truemner, Back row, Ezra Faist, Ed­ ward Morlock, John Haist, John Gaiser, Henry Haist, John Morlock, Wn1. Gaiser. Other members over 75 are: Herman Oestreicher (oldest living member), Mr. and Mrs, Matthew England. John English, Chris, Fahrner, Mrs Gottfried Fahrner, Mrs, Ezra Faist, Mrs. Wm. Finkbeineib Mrs, Eva Grants Mrs. Henry Haist. John Khimpp, Mr and Mrs, John Smith, Mrs. John Sweitzer, Mrs. Godfrey Wein. Sun, Exhibits Bring Crowd To Hensall Spring Fair Ideal weather conditions were i when we bring hydro a contributory factor in making J farms,” said the speaker, the sixty-fourth annual Hensall j During the conversion from Stock Fair an outstanding event.; 25- to 60-cycle power he asked Some of the finest horses to be i for the co-operation of all con­ found in Western Ontario par-|sumers. There are over 120,000 aded before the judges. In the j c u s t o m e r s requiring 496,000 arena, which lent itself for the i pieces of electrical equipment to showing of cattle, there were ex- ‘ be changed over. The plan is be- hibited more than 130 choice J ing undertaken to prepare this animals that would do credit to ! province for a great future. He any show ring. I referred to the proposed develop- Starting with a parade of (meat on the St. Lawrence and school children with decorated at Niagara and also of the steam costumes and the animals to be . plants that are being provided. W. Kerslake, of called on Warden > brought greetings and George Armstrong, president of the Huron Agricultural So- The Exeter District High costumes we bring hydro to the away to ashown, the fair got good start. While the horses judged in the show program was carried raised platform and < a public address sy< parts of the ground: The principal speaker afternoon was Chairman Saunders, of the Ontario Electric. Power Cor Saunders was i n t r Thomas Pryde, M.L gratulated the dire success of the day. during Mr. Saund< “It is a pleasure to the finest in the province of a fine from a cd over to all the >ert of Rol Hydro- ui. Mr. • e d by ■on- lu missr o d u A.. who -tors on the After intro- ts he said: welcome Mr. agrieul- live in the cities of seeing on in an said Mr. He spoke on the rapid of hydro power to the In Ontario there are rural consumers. In per cent of the farms had electricity. Today 04 per cent. “We be- Saunders to tural district Ontario. “We who miss the opportunity what actually .goes agricultural district,” Saunders, expansion farmers. 296,000 1947 47 in Huron there are lievo we are doing a service to j every section of the province | Reeve A. H e n s a 11 , Nicholson wlr from Huron County W South eiety. School Band in natty > played several selections. Four Scottish Junior Farmers, who are touring Ontario, were introduced by Agriculture Repre­ sentative Gordon Bennett were Miss Ann Rosebury Stewart ur Youn: The visitors were taken in hand by Junior Farmers and welcomed to Huron. Baby Show About fifteen mothers and their babies crowded the plat- ; form for the .baby show, where I Dr. Shaw and three ladies from i Clinton picked the following win- *nefs: First, Douglas Gordon, 8 J- month-old son of Gordon and I Mrs. Munn, Hensall; second, I Gary, 9-month-old son of John {and Mrs. Dietz, of Kippen: third, | Joyce, 5-month-old daughter of Frank and Mrs. Falconer, R.R. 2, Clinton. i -—Please turn to Page 4 They MissChristie. Messrs. Arth­ and David Hamilton.