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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1951-10-25, Page 1EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 25, 1951 I Single Copy 6^ Three Communities Plan Kids’ Hallowe’en Parties Seventy-Ninth Year BOTTLE TOP CONTEST WINNERS—Happily clutching the prizes they won are these kids who amassed thousands of bottle tops in the Kist contest sponsored by Tuckey Beverages. With bicycles are Reg Riehl, Goderich; Bobby Jackson, Crediton; Bill Simms, substituting for Ken Haworth of Exexter who was ill; Peter Dale, Clinton; and Bobby Mc­ Cutcheon, of Brussels. Out front with the big glove is little Wayne Rummig, Clinton and radio winners in the back row are Maxine Watson, Centralia; Anthony Williamson, 'Goderich; Karen Coleman, Brussels and Jixn Tomlinspn, Exeter. Ross Tuckey, manager of the local bottling plant is in the background. —Jack Doerr Photo Delegates Return Home Happy From Record Y.P.U. Convention A record number of London Conference young people left Exeter Sunday after experiencing what numerous ones called “the best convention we’ve ever had”. “We had a wonderful time,” Delegates Elect Harvey Sparling Harvey Sparling, teacher at Zior. school, Usborne, is the new president of London Conference Young People’s Union. He was elected by delegates who attend­ ed the convention at James Street United Church over the week-end. The son of Harry Sparling, Elimville, and the late Mrs. Sparling, Harvey has been ac­ tive in young people’s work at Elimville United Church for many years. He is the outgoing president of Huron Presbytery, hosts to the convention this year. Besides his new office, the new president is secretary of the Men’s Teachers Federation of Huron County and secretary of the . Huron Medical Insurance group for Winchelsea school area. Throughout the summer he was active at young people's camps. He directed the Ryerson* YPU executive leadership train­ ing school for Hamilton and Lon­ don conferences and the boys camp at Goderich. Harvey claims he isn’t very active in Elimville United Church because he’s very seldom there. His Y.P.U. activities have taken him out of the district most, Sun­ days. “It would be a treat to en­ joy a service in Elimville church for a change,” he says. His first major undertaking as president of the conference is to organize National YPU week which will be observed by Unit­ ed Churches across Canada from November 11 to 17. HARVEY SPARLING Now president of the London Conference Y.P.U. hails from Elimville. 1 one happy delegate said on leav­ ing James Street church aftei* the closing ceremonies. “The Convention was the best organ­ ized of any I’ve been at. The hospitality and the meals at the school were wonderful.” The convention drew the larg­ est number of young people ever to attend from the Conference. The registration reached a re­ cord high of over 660. Climaxing a three-day pro­ gram of worship, study and re­ creation was the election of Har­ vey Sparling, of Elimville, as pre­ sident of the Conference. He was installed Sunday afternoon. Sunday morning service at the James Street United Church drew an unsurpassed crowd. The auditorium and galleries were filled to capacity and extra chairs were brought in to han­ dle the combined audience of congregation and young people. Rev. H. J. Snell spoke on the theme “The Difference Jesus Makes”, taking as his text the verse “If any be in Christ, he is a new creature. Old things are passed away; behold all things become new.” The sermon com­ plimented the theme of the con­ vention: “Living for Jesus”. Over 500 young people re­ ceived communion in the church earlier in the morning, when the session of James Street church served. Rev. Snell was in charge of the service. Evan McLagan of Mitchell, a third-year theology student at Queen’s University, conducted the prayers. Helen Shapton rendered a solo and an anthem was sung by the choir After lunch at the high school, the delegates gathered in the Theme Speaker Urges Youths To Steady Too Rapid Pace people for Street Addressing the young of the London Conference the first time in James United Church, Saturday morn­ ing, the Rev. C. J. Scott, theme speaker, said that civilization is at the crossroads. “The people of this day and age,” he stated, "are travelling at such a fast pace that they take the crossroads on two wheels. I believe that we have here assembled a group of people who are eager to show by ex­ ample, a steadying influence on the country in which we live?’ He went on to point out with the story of Jacob as an example that “sooner or later every man catches up with himself”. Com­ menting on the work ahead of the Union of Young Peoples, he said that the Conference had started a new program emphasiz­ ing worship, study and action^ "Without study,” he stated, "we are without the necessary background demanded by the world today?* Help New Canadians Later in the day’s program, the Rev, K, Shimizu of the Church of All Nations spoke about the heed for understand* Lyric Theatre to see the relig­ ious film “Second Chance”. Rev. C. J. Scott preached the concluding theme address and the installation of officers was conducted by Rev. Carlyle Hus- ser, Conference Christian Educa­ tion Convener. A turkey banquet was served at the high school Saturday night. Highlight of the dinner was the presentation of $1,000 District Lions Official Praises Local Clubs District Deputy Governoi- Vic­ tor Dinnin, of Zurich, paid his official visit to the Exeter Lions Club at their supper meeting Friday evening last. Mr. Dinnin gave an interesting report of the international convention held at Atlantic City. He also commend­ ed the district clubs for the splendid work that.is being done. The local club have been in­ terested in providing artificial limbs for a Crediton lad. A Hal­ lowe’en party is being sponsored for the children. The Grand Bend Lions sponsored an in­ formation booth for the sum­ mer; inaugerated a safety patrol for school children at the main intersection and are now look­ ing for a suitable location for a skating rink. Zurich Lions are sponsoring a ^young people’s band and are meeting with fine success. “Such worthy enterprises are to be commended” said the speaker. Mr. Dinnin was intro­ duced by S. B. Taylor and the thanks of the club were express­ ed by H. L. Sturgis. ing among long established citi­ zens for new Canadians. "We are all new Canadians”, he stated, “and we especially as Christians must realize the need for help and understanding that these people experience. It is through fear and misunderstand­ ing that we lose our perspective toward peoples of different ra­ cial origin?’ In his closing remarks Mr. Shimizu stated, "It is our duty as Christians to help create a feeling of belonging in this country for these new people”. Four Evils Four evils influencing modern youth — alcohol, blasphemy. Lord’s Day entertainment and ^gambling—must be ignored by young people who want to be witnesses of Christ, Rev. C. J. Scott told the London Confer­ ence convention in his theme ad­ dress Saturday evening. Stressing the importance of Christianity in everyday life, the speaker said, “Christ’s way of life demands that you be at your best all the time. We need more men and women who are willing to carry their Christian­ ity into the everyday world.” Festival, Draws 200 Around 200 entries have been received for the South. Huron Music Festival which will be held on November 5 and 0, Clos­ ing date for entries was Wednes­ day night. With such a large entry list, the sponsors of the festival, the Huronia Male Chorus, are con­ sidering a third night at which class winners would perform at a public concert. Kin Appropriate $2,300 To Recreational Council Exeter Kinsmen voted $2,300 to the Exeter Recreational coun­ cil, Thursday night to help fin­ ance a year-round program of activity for town and district children. Biggest single item under the proposed budget is the children’s summer playground. Close to $1,- 500 was allotted for supervision and equipment of the play­ ground. to Rev. A. R. Stone, returned missionary, for books for Japan. Representatives of the nine presbyteries in the conference presented Rev. Stone with $100 cheques and another $100 was contributed by the conference executive. Benson Sutter was in charge of the* presentation. Greetings were heard from Dr. W. A. Beecroft, chairman of the London Conference; Rev. Elgie Joblyn, Conference Young People’s councillor; Rev. Andrew Lane, chairman of the Huron Presbytery and representatives from Montreal, Ottawa, British Columbia and Bay of Quinte conferences Caven Church Anniversary The ninetieth anniversary of Caven Presbyterian Church was observed by the congregation on Sunday, with well attended serv­ ices • morning and evening. Rev. James Foote, B.A., a former minister of Caven Church, was the guest preacher. The choir of Caven Church, under the direction of Mrs. Wil­ liam Sillery, and with Mrs. Eun­ ice Nixon at the organ, led in the service of praise in the mor­ ning, offering three anthems, "Blessed Be God”, "I Know His Love Will Lead Me” and "The Church’s One Foundation”. In the evening the Huronia Male Chorus, under the direction of Mrs. I-I. L. Sturgis and accom­ panied by Mrs. Nixon, provided special music. For anthems they sang “Bless This House”, “Just For Today” and “Lead Me Lord”, while Mr. Harry Hern sang “The Lord’s Prayer” and an octette of the chorus mem­ bers sang “Dearer Than A11”. Mr. Foote’s evening sermon was based on the text, “The wages Of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord”. The thanks and appreciation of the congregation was ex­ pressed by Mr. Sinclair to Mrs. Sturgis and the Huronia Chorus for their fine services, to Mrs. Sillery and Mrs. Nixon and the Caven choir for then* services, and to the official boards of James Street and Main Street United Churches and the Session of Carmel Presbyterian Church, Hensail, for withdrawing their evening services in favour of Caven anniversary. Following the evening service, lunch was served by the ladies of Caven Church to the members of both choirs and their wives and husbands, at which Mrs. Sillery and Mrs. Sinclair poured tea. Mr, Carfrey Cahn, on be­ half of the Huronia Chorus, thanked those who had prepared the lunch. Mrs. Louis Masnica, of Ste­ phen. brought into the office a hen’s egg that should make a very satisfying breakfast. It mea­ sured 7%x8 inches Expensive Fowl Two chickens and a duck came at an expensive price for six RCAF Station Centralia men who were planning a big feast. The fowl were taken from the farm of William Schroeder, Cen­ tralia, and Provincial Constable Cecil Gibbons was called. The magistrate fined the air­ men a total of $48.80 or approxi­ mately $19 for each bird. Other activities planned by the council and supported by the club are minor hockey, minor basket­ ball, Saturday afternoon gym classes for older boys and girls, Saturday morning story hour and arts and crafts ror the younger children, minor baseball, softball, junior glee club, swimming, a summer day camp and other pro­ jects. Celebration Proceeds The money which was turned over to the council was the pro­ ceeds from the Kinsmen's Dom­ inion Day Celebration. The recreational council bud­ get was outlined to the club by Gordon Farrow, chairman of the Kinsmen’s Playground commit­ tee. Donald Traquair, president of the Recreational Council and Glen Mickle, both members of the committee, explained the or­ ganization of the various activi­ ties. Other members are Ross Finch and Ralph Genttner. Plans Drafted Plans for the summer play­ ground are being prepared in Toronto by -Mr. T. W. Thompson, advisor of Parks and Recreation Facilities, of the Department of Education. A wooden miniature of the grounds will be made by the department as a model for other playgrounds. Joe McGuire of London enter­ tained Kinsmen on the piano. Don Southcott presided over the meeting. Sgt.-at-arms was Roy- lance Westcott and the greeters were Harold Elliott and Lee Learn. Sixty-First Anniversary Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Allison, of the Thames Road, who on Tuesday celebrat­ ed their sixty-first wedding an­ niversary. A family gathering was held in the evening. Mr. Al­ lison is in his 89th year and Mrs. Allison is one year younger. Both are enjoying pretty fair health. Council Moves To Link Arena, Park Activities In a special session with the Arena and Parks Boards and the Recreational Council, town coun­ cil took the first steps Tuesday night to amalgamate the admini­ stration of the arena and com­ munity park under one board. A motion made by Deputy- Reeve Cochrane and Councillor A. L. Snelgrove rescinded ap­ pointments made to the Arena and Parks boards and provided for the selection of seven mem­ bers to form a “Community Park Board’’ which would take over the duties of both bodies. On the new board will be re­ presentatives from the Agricul­ tural Society, the Turf Club, Re­ creational Council, two from the town council and two citizens at large. Clerk C. V. Pickard was asked Scout Commissioner Opens Cub Pack The first meeting of the Exe­ ter Cub pack, held in the Scout Hall on Monday was officially opened by District Commisioner Harry Firth, of London. Retiring Cub masters Eric Sutherland and Doug Pryde ex­ pressed their regret in being un­ able to lead the pack this year and introduced the new leaders. In charge of the pack for the coming year are C.M. Mrs. D. T. Southcott, A.C.M, Barbara Bt’in- tnell, A.C.M. Pat Hennessey and ACM Bill Batten For many years Scouting in Exeter has been under the spon­ sorship of the Lions Club. Centralia Head Gets Transfer Group Captain W. F. M. New­ son, D.S.O., D.F.C. and Bar, who has commanded RCAF Station Centralia since June, 1949, has been posted to training com­ mand headquarters at Trenton. He will be succeeded by Group Captain W, W. Bean, who comes i to Centralia from National De- ; fence College. The official hand­ ing-over ceremony is scheduled for November 2. Group Captain Newson headed J the flying training station dur- I ing its most important post-war s development, which saw rapid I expansion of pilot instruction in the wake of the Korean war and the introduction of European students under the North Atlan­ tic Treaty Organization. He will become senior air staff officer at command succeed­ ing Air Commodore F. S, Car­ penter -who moves to Ottawa. Champs Receive Trophies Gi'and Champion of the WOAA baseball series, Exeter Bantams will be presented with their tro­ phies at a theatre party tonight (Thursday) in the Lyric Theatre. The ceremony will be held be­ tween shows. Eugene Beavers will be master of ceremonies and Mayor B. W. Tuckey will make the presentation. Eugene Beaver Heads Local Conservatives A meeting of enthusiastic Pro­ gressive-Conservative supporters was held in the town hall Mon­ day night to organize the cam­ paign in the town for the coming provincial election. Present were Tom Pryde, Huron M.L.A., and candidate for the riding, and Elmer D. Bell, president of the Western Ontario Progressive- Conservative Association. Elected chairman of the Exe­ ter Association was Eugene Beavers. John Orchard was nam­ ed vice-chairman and C. V. Laughton, secretary. Polling chairman elected were, No. 1 Ralph Genttner, No. 2 Charles MacNaughton, No. 3 Noble Scott. A list of deputy returning of­ ficers, poll clerks and constables was drawn up and submitted to the returning officer for appro­ val. The Association will meet at the committee rooms on Main street every Tuesday night to dis- | cuss the progress of plans. to prepare the necessary by-laws to incorporate the change. Mayor Opposes Mayor B. WS Tuckey offered the only opposition to the move. “I don’t think it’s wisdom to combine these boards,” he said. “Both boards have a lot of work to do now and to combine them will mean one board has twice as much •work to do.” The move to amalgamate the boards was spearheaded by the Arena Board who. felt both com­ mittees had considerable amount of work in common and that the combination would make it eas­ ier for them to hire a full-time caretaker-manager. Better Job A. O. Elliot, chairman of the Arena Board, spoke for the am­ algamation, saying, “I think that if one committee is interested in the park and arena for the year round, it can do a better job than the present two. We (the arena board) have, the summer off and they (the parks board) have the winter off and it takes time for both boards to get go­ ing after their holidays.” Also speaking for the Arena Board were Russ Hopper, form­ er chairman, and Robert South­ cott, secretary. Two council re­ presentatives, Eugene Beaver and Larry Snider were in favour of the change. Parks board members spoke in favour of the combination. Representatives were A. J. Sweit­ zer, A. G. Hicks and Harry Swartz. Representating the r e c. r e ac­ tional council were Donald Tra- guair, chairman, Glen Mickle and Council's representative An­ drew Snelgrove. The spooks, ghosts, witches pirates and goblins are going to have a lot of fun next Wednes­ day night. Welfare organizations in three South Huron communities will sponsor Hallowe’en parties for children. Kids in Hensail, Grand Bend and Exeter and district will re­ ceive treats and prizes for the best costumes of the night, The Exeter Lion’s Club party will include clowns, movies, can­ dies and apples. A parade at 7 pan. will be led by the Exeter Band from Cann’s Mill yard to the arena .Cash prizes will be given to the kids for 15 types of costumes. The Lions are preparing to handle well over 600 children from the tpwn and district. The party will be held in the ice part of the arena. Grand Bend Lious are featur­ ing a free showing of the film. “Buffalo Bill” for the children. Prizes will be given for best cos­ tumes and a parade will be held down the main street. At Hensail, the I.O.O.F. and Amber Rebekah Lodges will treat the kids in the town hall. Good prizes will be given for costumes and treats distributed. Sponsors of these parties ex­ pect that considerable amount of damage will be prevented by providing entertainment for the children to attend the functions. James W. Creech Dies In Rochester The death occurred in Roches­ ter, N.Y., on Tuesday of a form­ er resident of this district in the person of James W. Creech. The deceased had been in failing health for some time. In his early days he worked at the tailoring trade in town. He is survived by his widow, of Rochester, and a son, Young, of Detroit. Interment will take place in the Exeter cemetery this afternoon (Thursday) at 3 p.m. Invite Public To Ausable Talks Plans for conservation of nat­ ural resources of the Ausable Valley will be discussed with the public at an open meeting in Ex­ eter on Friday, November 9, it was announced this week by Harold Eastman, chairman of the Authority’s public relations board. Speakers from the University of Western Ontario and the On­ tario Department of Planning and Development will outline the work planned by the Author­ ity to preserve the land in the river watershed which extends from Staffa in the north, to Ar- kona in the south. Dr. G. E. Pleva, U.W.O. pro­ fessor, and one of the foremost advocates of conservation, will address the meeting along with A. H. Richardson, chief conser­ vation engineer for the Province of Ontario. Booklet summaries of the Au­ sable Valley Conservation Re­ port, the most exhaustive and comprehensive survey ever made of the district, will be available to those who attend. Entertainment for the meeting will be provided by the Huron- aires, popular barbershop quar­ tette from Exeter. REV. EDWIN WATTAM New minister at the Church of God, Grand Bend (See page 4)*