HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1951-12-13, Page 1EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 13, 19$1Seventy-Ninth Year
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“We broke the barrier!”, ex
claimed deputy-reeve Welling
ton Haist to Reeve Jack Morris
sey, Monday evening, after the
election results in Stephen town
ship had all been counted.
Mr. Haist was referring to the
split in the township, which, he
said at'nomination meeting held
last week, had been detrimental
to the municipality. Both Mr.
Haist and Mr. Morrissey cam
paigned on the platform of ser
vice in the interests of all ‘the
township, It was evident last
year an organization in the back
end of the township had been
formed to take control of coun
cil.
Morrissey, defeated ‘in a four-
cornei* fight for reeve last year
after serving four years on coun
cil, had a large edge over his
opponent, A. V. Tieman, of Dash
wood, who served on council for
the first time last year. The
reeve-elect’s poll of 802 gave
him a 349 majority ovei* his op
ponent who drew a 453 vote.
Mr. Haist, seeking his second
term on council as was his op
ponent, Stewart Webb, polled
701 to Mr. Webb’s 558.
Elected to council by acclama
tion were Edward Gill, Edward
Lamport and Gordon Ratz.
The election was held quietly
Monday as some 66 pei’ cent of
those eligible cast their ballot.
Mr. Morrissey received heavy
support from the east end. Polls
1, 2, 3, and 4 gave him large
majorities. Dashwood and Grand
Bend supported Mr. Tieman and
Mi’. Webb.
Wins In McGillivray
Raymond Hodgins was elect
ed reeve of McGillivray on Mon
day when he received more than
double the votes received by his opponent.
Mr. Hodgins had the support
of 48 4 electors while Benjamin
A, Thompson received 218 bal
lots. Three council members
were elected by acclamation.
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Town Topics
Dr. A. J. and Mrs. KcKinnon,
of Galt, spent the week-end with
the latter’s' mother, Mrs. R. H.
Russell.
Dr. J. G. and Mrs. Dunlop
Tuesday by auto for
leans, Louisiana, where
tor hopes to enjoy a
rest and to recuperate
recent illness. Dr.
turned home Friday from Vic
toria Hospital where he has been
a patient for a month. He receiv
ed a hearty ovation when he at
tended the Lions Club* supper
meeting the same evening. Dr.
Dunlop has secured the services
of Dr. Frederick Morlock as an
assistant.
Not in a hundred years, we
are informed, has there been
such a mild December as we
have been experiencing. Only in
springtime have we seen so
much mud around. A little cool
er weather will be welcome for
the Christmas trade. The shops
are in holiday attire and store
windows present a most attrac
tive appearance. Merchants are
reporting a pretty brisk trade.
A storm with plenty of snow vis
ited this section Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Shaw were
in Montreal the past week where
Mr. Shaw attended the annual
meeting of the Bank of Montreal.
Snell Bros. Limited have their
show rooms on Main street well
under way. The interior, with
offices and show room, is receiv
ing the finishing touches. The
front of the building, which will
be practically all glass, has been
boarded up during operations
but if weather conditions pre_va.il
the windows will foe
the near future.
Winners of $25 at
bingo last Thursday
ford Watson of Mitchell, Delbert
Taylor of Brucefield, Lloyd
Stewart of town, Bert Wren of
Hensall, and Frank Triebner of
town. A split prize of $7 each
went to Bob Sanders, Mrs. Norm
MacDonald, Fred Ford, and
Lome Osier, Mitchell.
Mrs. John Smith underwent
an operation in Victoria Hospi
tal, Monday, for the removal of
a cataract.
Mrs. James Squire is
ent in Victoria Hospital
servation and treatment.
Mr. Harvey Perkins,
left
Or-New
the doc
welcome
from his
Dunloi) re
installed in
the Legion
were Stan-
at pres-
for ob-
„„ .. . .of Us-
borne, underwent an operation
in Victoria Hospital one day last
week and is improving nicely.
Mrs. Agnes Westcott, who was
ill in hospital for several days
returned home the latter part of
the week.
William Gossman of Dash
wood, who was in Victoria Hos
pital for some time, was home
last Week but has again re
turned to hospital. Mr. Gossman
has been suffering from head • - ■ • . . . , summer
head
near
injuries received last
when he fell striking his
on some cement pavement
Bayfield.
Mr. Chester Rowe has
chased the residence of Mr.
Campbell on Victoria Street.
Mr. and Mrs. John MacDonald
have moved to 35 Ann Street
in town. Mr. MacDonald is dist
rict representative of the Nor
wich Union Life Insurance So
ciety.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hopper of
Wingham, visited with Mr. and
Mrs. Robert Southcott over the
week-end.
Mr. Allan Hobbs, of
spent the week-end with
Mrs. Tt O. Southcott.
Mr. -Richard Davies,
tralia, was taken to Victoria
pital Tuesday. _
pur-
Roy
Preston,
Mr and
of Gen
ii oS'-
Mrs. BeSsie Taylor, Nelson St,,
.... .......* ‘ ‘ i, the
guest of Mrs. Alex Reeder and
Mrs. Chester Taylor.
spent Tuesday in London
SER.,’” said St. Nick, when
asked if he’d
his annual tour
this year.
The red-faced
up his schedule ____
on Saturday, Exeter and Grand
Bend on Tuesday and R.C.A.F.
Station Centralia on Thursday.
He’ll have treats and presents
to distribute to the children.
forgotten about
of South Huron
gent has lined
to visit HenstlL
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How Stephen Electors Voted
Poll Morrissey Tieman Haist Webb
1. Mrs. Mills, Con. 1 .............................. 126 19 131 16
2, Frank Triebner’s, Con. 2 ............... 95 11 99 6
3. Wenzel’s, Crediton ............................ 118 19 122 18
4. Town Hall, Con. 7 ............................ 183 22 182 21
5. O’Rourke’s, Con. 12 ......................... 87 31 71 45
6. Club Rooms, Con. N.B..................... 39 185 32 185
7. Sweitzer’s, Con. 17 ........................ 63 16 93
8. Pollock’s, Con. S.B............................... 54 29 42 47
9. Warner’s, Con. Sauble ..................... 37 94 6 127
802 453 701 558
Majority for Morrissey—-349
Majority for Haist—143
Council, Wives
Attend Banquet
Members of the Exeter coun
cil and the town officials with
their jvives were guests of Mayor
B. W. Tuckey and Reeve Larry
Snider at a banquet at Monetta
Menard’s Tuesday evening. Fol
lowing a delightful menu Mayor
Tuckey spoke of the honor and
privilege it had been to serve as
Exeter’s first mayor and of the
many pleasant years he had
spent in municipal life. Members
of the new town council had
taken their work seriously and
had worked faithfully for a suc
cessful year. He commended the
clerk, C. V. Pickard on his ef
ficient service and spoke of the
town policing as very efficient.
He congratulated the members
on their re-election. Reeve Larry
Snider welcomed those present.
He had enjoyed his work on the
council.
Mayor-elect W. G. Cochrane
expressed the appreciation of
those present for the hospitality
of the retiring mayor and reeve
and of the harmony that had ex
isted in the council during the
year.
Councillor Roy Campbell, who
is moving to Hensall, appreciat
ed the kindness shown to him
and Mrs. Campbell during their
residence in Exeter.
Clerk C. V. Pickard stated
that the retiring council was one
of the best it had been his pri
vilege to work with. He was
sorry to see some of the mem
bers retiring as after working
with them you come to know
them better and learn to ap
preciate and respect them.
J. M. Southcott, representing
the press, thanked the mayor
for courtesies extended and
fine co-operation received.
M rs. Lisle Woodburn
Active In Church
- On Monday, December 3, 1951,
there passed away at her late re
sidence Stephen township, Mrs.
Lisle Woodburn, in her 41st
year.
Mrs. Woodburn was formerly
Evelyn Pearl Isaac, daughter of
Mrs. and
Isaac.
She was
Greenway
WMS and
teacher in
She is survived by
band, two daughters,
and Margaret and one
all at home.
Also surviving are her mother,
Mrs.
ters;
Mrs.
son,
A
held
Wednesday, December 5, follow
ed by a public service in Green
way United Church. Rev. Mr.
Smith officiated. Interment was
in Grand Bend Cemetery.
the late Mr. Thos.
an active member ot
United Church, the
also
the Sunday
Church,
served as
School,
her hus-
Marlene
son Bill
a
Thos. ‘Isaac, and four sis-
Mrs. Lloyd Love, Parkhill;
Ervin Ratz, Mrs. Jas. Eagle-
all of Stephen Township,
private funeral service was
at hei’ late residence on
the
mak-
erec-
PRESIDES AL COMMUNITY PARTIES
Santa To Tour District
District Governor
Visits Lions Club
District Governor Clayton
Rawlings, of Windsor, paid his
official visit to the Exeter Lions
Club Friday evening last. 1-Ie
Was introduced by Deputy Dist
rict Governoi’ Vic Dinnin,
Zurich, and was accorded the
Lions honours led by
Rivers. At the conclusion of a
very interesting address, Mr.
Rawlings received a gift for
Mrs. Rawlings presented by Past
D. D. G., J. A. Traquair. In
turn Mr. Traquair was present
ed with a ten-year perfect at
tendance pin. Two bunnies were
presented to two members who
were absent at the previous
meeting. A young French officer
and a Belgian officer from the
RCAF, Centralia, were guests at
the meeting.
H.
of
C.
United Church Asks Support'
For CTA Law Enforcement
The Huron Presbytery of the
United Church of Canada, in a
resolution passed last week,
urges all good citizens to lend
active support to the law en
forcement of the Canada Tem
perance Act.
By doing so, the Presbytery
hopes they will help thwart the
efforts of those who seek to nul
lify and
The
charges
LCA as
would seek, for financial gain,
to fasten the drink habit upon
our youth, the young manhood
and even the young womanhood
of our county.” It also asks that
a full time temperance man be
employed in the county.
discredit the Act.
Presbytery1 's resolution
the supporters of the
being “interests that
Thrown From Car Into Post
Air Officer Instantly Killed
A flying instructor at RCAF
Station Centralia, FO. James
Francis Olver, 31, was instantly
killed Tuesday when he was
out of a car and struck
fence post just south of
Tuesday.
victim’s wife and five-
thrown
a farm
Exeter,
The
year-old daughter, Susan, moved
to Grand Bend ‘ ~
liam less than
Mrs. Olver is a
don, Manitoba.
Dr. F. J. Milner said
was instantaneous, caused
fractured skull. No inquest will
be held, according to Coroner Dr.
E. A. McMaster, of Seaforth,
who was called.
FO Grant Goodale, 32, of Cen
tralia, was driving the car in
which his fellow instructor
a passenger. He said he
northbound on the highway
pulled out to pass another
just before the accident happen
ed.
The car wSht into a violet skid
on the road which was covered
with fresh-fallen snow. As the
car struck the ditch, Olver was
thrown out, his head striking
the post.
The accident happened around
1:45 p.m. in front of the farm
home of Roy Parsons.
Damage to the car was not ex-
tensive. FO. Goodale
shock from the incident
not physically injured.
Provincial Constable
Zimmerman, Exeter and
Snell, Seaforth, investigated.
suffered
but was
Elmer
Helmer
full:
from, Fort Wil-
two weeks ago.
native of Bran-
death
by a
was
was
and
•car
val
our
that
I
Fa irfield Forum
Favors Night School
Fairfield Farm Forum met
this week at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Elmer Powe with 39
in attendance.
The groups discussed the
ue of the folk school, to
c< mmunity and all agreed
training for leadership is needed
here but we haven’t enough
young folk who are free to at
tend the folk school. The night
courses now held once a week
during the winter in Exeter
meets the need of our commun
ity better.
The next
held at the
Mrs. Murray
a Christmas
is to bring
gift. Also
Christmas carols for singing. We
hope for a full attendance from
all our community next Monday.
meeting is to be
home of Mr. and
Elliot and is to be
party. Each person
a 15-cent wrapped
a book containing
The resolution says in
“That whereas those interests,
seeking to have the retail sale
and consumption of liquor less
restricted in this Huron county
have been encouraged in their
efforts to do so by recent events,
the Lay Association of the Unit
ed Church of Canada would urge
upon all Christian people t
sider well the following:
“(a) The movement to :
restrictive measures, such
Canada Temperance Act,
not come from the forces within
the county, that make for righ
teousness, such as the churches,
but rather from those interests,
that
gain,
upon
hood
hood
“(b) Many well meaning peo
ple are being misled by the sub
tle propoganda, initiated by
those who would profit by the
weakness of their fellowmen. The
wealthy influence of the traffic
gives it such an influence with
the daily press of our country
that much of the news is garbled
as to give false impressions of
conditions in dry years and
many editorial comments are un
fair ana often only half truths
are told which can be more mis
leading than an untruth. For the
most part, the daily press of this
country is deservedly losing its
influence with thoughtful and
right minded people.
“(d) Bootlegging, of which so
much is made, owes its exis
tence, to a large extent, to the
appetites which were created
during the years when the bever
age rooms were illegally foisted
upon the county. It takes time
clean up after the traffic. In a
county like Huron bootlegging or
other illicit trade cannot begin
to do the harm, that retail sale
can, or release the flood of booze
that Iesal retail sale will do.
“When the Canada Temper
ance Act first came into force in
1817, a Field Secretary, who
gave his whole time to Law En
forcement and temperance edu
cation in Huron and Perth coun
ties was employed. We would re
commend to the Huron County
temperance Federation con
sideration of again making such
an appointment.
revoke
as the
, does
would seek for financial
to fasten the drink habit
our youth, the young man-
and even the young woman-
of our county.
Jolly old St. Nick is preparing
for his annual visit to see South
Huron boys and girls and bring
them treats and presents and en
tertain them at movies.
He begins his tour at Hensail
on Saturday, comes to Exeter
and Grand Bend on Tuesday, and
then to RCAF Station Centralia
next Thursday.
In all, he’ll probably see some
2,500 children from this district
at the annual festivities. u
Jovial St. Nicholas will spread
joy around Exeter next Tuesday
when he’ll take part in two par
ades, dole out treats to the
children and escort them to free
movies at the Lyric Theatre.
Members of the Legion, Lions
and Kinsmen said Santa would
arrive in town shortly before 1
o’clock by flying reindeer and
join the parade of Exeter school
children through town. He’ll also
participate in another school
parade for rural children at
three o’clock.
The jolly gentleman will be the
star attraction of a Christmas
train.
The kids will be given free
treats and free entertainment at
the threatre. Tickets are being
distributed to the schools.
The three organizations who
are sponsoring the party expect
close to 1,000 children.
Santa’s arranged a big child
ren’s party in Hensall this Sat
urday. He has asked the Cham
ber of Commerce to help him
give out treats to provide free
movies.
St. Nick will come by rein
deer and cutter, if there’s plenty
of snow, and if not, provincial
police will escort him from his
home in the north.
On the same day the Chamber
of Commerce have arranged to
give five prizes to lady shoppers
in Hensall on Saturday.
Santa Claus will make his
traditional trip down the chim
ney to greet 900 children at
RCAF Station Centralia next
Thursday.
The air force party will begin
with a theatre party at 2 o’clock
in the drill hall. Santa Claus
will make his fireplace entrance
after the show and distribute a
gift to each child. Treats will be
handed out by airmen.
The Grand Bend Legion will
sponsor a party for the child
ren on Tuesday afternoon. Santa
will distribute free treats and a
present
provide
will be
tre.
to the children and also
free movies. The party
held in the Aldon Thea-
Ontario Board To Arbitrate
On Milk Prices In District
service in
Church Sun-
received the
Seven Baptised
At the morning
James Street United
day seven children
rite of baptism. They were Barry
Douglas, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Maynard Margison, of London; Joan Irene, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Henry Dyck (nee Pauline
Godbolt); Julia Patricia, daugh-
and Mrs. Joseph
Marilyn Berniece,
ter of Mr.
Blommaert;
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ted
Hannigan.
son of Mr. ‘and Mrs. R. C. Din-
ney; Richard Clark, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Jack Weber; John Don
ald, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Charleton.
Jonathan Thomas,
Making Progress
The Bray Hatchery is
ing great progress in the
tion of a new hatchery on Sta
tion street which they hope to
have ready for early spring. The
building is of red building
blocks and is a large, imposihg
structure.
OK i'Af
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FOR RECREATION Donald Traquaitf, Chairman of the
Recreational Council, receives a $2,300 check from Don
Southcott, Kinsmen president^ to assist the council in Carry
ing out its recreational program. The check was presented
last Thursday night at a banquet "sponsored by the council.
Russ Hopper, Lions president, and Larry Snider, reeve of
Exeter, are onlookers. ■—-Jack Doerr# Exeter
A public hearing to arbitrate
milk prices in this district will
be held in Toronto next Tuesday
afternoon, A. P. Clark, secretary
of the
Board of
week.
Hugh . _
Huron Milk Producers, told the
Times-Advocate his association is
asking for a forty-cent increase
per hundredweight. Present price
is $4.20.
He said the increase was be
ing requested to bring local
farmers’ prices to the general
level across the province.
Local distributors were con
fident that if the increase were
granted the price of milk would
be raised to 21 cents a quart.
“The public hearing,” the not
ice says, “is for the purpose of
providing all interested parties
an opportunity of making re
presentations to the Milk Con
trol Board . . . before (it) arbi
trates matters in dispute between
the producers supplying milk
and the distributors of milk and
prescribes the maximum prices
at which milk may be sold in
the markets of Blyth, Clinton,
Exeter, Goderich, Listowel,
forth and Wingham.”
et;
Ontario Milk Control
Ontario, announces this
Hill, president of the
Attend Funeral
Among those from a distance
who attended the funeral of the
late Mrs. Eliza Jane Delve were
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Parsons hud
daughter Janice Ann, of Detroit;
Mr. and Mrs. Levi Mather, ot
Dresden; Mr. George Delve, of
Chatham; and Mrs. Laura Noxell,
of London.
mem-
Sea
’Four Initiated
Foui* new members were
itiated into Exeter Kinsmen Club
Thursday night. They are Rill
Tuckey, Bill Vyse, Bob Pryde
and Paul Balkwill,
An initiating team of Donald
Traquair,, Lloyd Ford, Elmore
McBride, and Glen Mickle
ducted the service and
’president Warren Sanders
sented club pins.
in-
con-
past
pre
Suffers Paralysis
C. V. Laughton is in
Hospital after suffering
den attack of paralysis
left side of the face. He
ing a good recovery and is ex
pected home by Christmas.
Victoria
a sud-
on the
is mak-
Saintsbury Lad ies
Hold Yule Party
‘ On Tuesday afternoon
bers of the W.A. met at the
home of Mrs. Hebei* Davis for
the annual meeting. Mrs. Davis
was in charge of_ the meeting
assisted by Mrs.
and Mrs. T. Kooy
ture lesson.
The reports for
read—$175 was handed over to
the wardens, $20 for the budget,
$65 paid for wiring hydro stove
and all other Obligations met.
The rector, Rev. Griffin, took
the chair for the election of of
ficers as follows: Honorary
president, Mrs. M. Griffin; presi
dent, Mrs. H. Davis; vice-presi
dent, Mrs, J. Turner; secretary,
Mrs. R. Greenlee; honorary
treasurer, Mrs. Fred Davis; treas
urer, Mrs. J. Dickins; pianist,
Ml’s. R. Dickins; sick fund, Mrs.
E. Atkinson; extra cent, Mrs. H.
Carroll; Birthday Box, Mrs. E.
Greenlee.
Rev. Griffin spoke briefly and
closed the meeting with prayer.
Lunch was served and a social
hour enjoyed by all. The next
meeting will be held at the
home of Mrs. James Turner on
the second Wednesday in Jan
uary, 1952.
Clarence
read the
the year
Davis
scrip
were
Caven ladies realized $225 at
their Christmas- Fair last week.
Proceeds will be used for an oil
burner for the manse.
Takes Sports Post
Clarence “Derry” Boyle,
of many minor hockey and base
ball teams in “
ed the
ger of
parks.
The
commence his duties around the
first of the year. He will be in
charge of the upkeep of the
building and grounds and will
also assist in a coaching capacity.
His position with the Exeter
Dairy is being filled by Lionel I
Kendrick.
coach.Thieves Leave
post
the
s p o r
Exeter, has accept-
of caretaker-mana-
town’s arena and
t s enthusiast will
No Clues
Provincial police have little
to work on in the $1,000 mer
chandise robbery of
Farmers’ Supply last
Thieves left no clues
hauled away supplies
from peanuts to flashlights.
Total value of the merchan
dise could not be determined by
the store’s proprietor, William
Elliot. Part of the loot contained
apparel, hardware, confectionery,
food and other items. They broke
a window in the store to gain
entrance.
The Centralia store has been
entered and robbed several times
during past years.
Centralia
Friday,
as they
ranging
have
trees
and
River Authority
Reports Progress
Big strides in the conservation
program were reported by advi
sory boards at the meeting of
the Ausable Authority Wednes
day afternoon in Parkhill.
Eighteen farm ponds
been constructed, 62,000
ordered for reforestration,
an agreement reached with the
Ontario Department of Lands
and Forests for reforestration
and care of 640 a c I’e s in Hay
Swamp.
The authority approved tak
ing up the options on the Hay
land. This will be signed over to
the forestry department who will
reforest, develop, erect fences,
and maintain the area until
2,000 A.D.
Charles Corbett, of Lucan, re
ported IS farm ponds had been
constructed at an average cost
of $90 each. Seven are in Us-
borne and 11 in Biddulph. The
ponds are approximately 40x150
and 10
The
Board
at .the
working with
feet deep.
Parks and Recreation
have made improvements
Rock Glen site and are
_____a committee-at-
large on the proposal for a park
in the pinery. C. E, “Zeb” Janes,
M.L.A., was instructed to seek
provincial assistance for purchase
of the pinery property.
A $15,000 levy will be made
on the municipalities throughout
the watershed to carry on the
work of the authority during
1952. No levy was made in 1951.
The authority decided to in
vestigate the possibility of hiring
a full-time secretary-manager.
It is also considering further
work on the Port Eranks cut.
James St. Auxiliary »
Elects New Officers
Mrs. Claude Farrow was elect
ed president of James Street
United Church WA at the Dec
ember meeting in the church.
Vice-presidents are Mrs. E. Pym,
Miss Stella Southcott and Mrs.
F. A. May.
Other officers are: Honorary
president, Mrs. H.
secretary,
assistant,
treasurer,
assistant,
corresponding
C. E. Zurbrigg;
J. Snell; re
Mrs. Whitney
Miss
Mrs.
Mrs.
cording
Coates;
Coates;
Pooley;
Bell;
Mrs-
Mrs. W. Morley; pianist, Mrs. H.
Sturgis; assistant, Mrs. T. M.
Dinney.
Committees will be headed by:
Floral, Mrs. H. Pollen, Mrs. Wil
liam Coates, Mrs. A. Penhale and
Mrs. J. H. Jones; church, Mrs.
H. H. Cowen, Mrs. S. B. Taylor
and Mrs. E. Lindenfield; parson
age, Mrs. E.
Sweitzer and
Visiting, Mrs.
N. Hannigan and Mrs. E. Apple
ton; press, Mrs. F. Taylor,
ergency, Mrs. A. 0. Elliot, Mrs.
A. Amy and Mrs. J. Squire; nom
inating, Mrs. Elliot, Mrs. E. Bell
and Mrs. W. Witmer, auditors,
Mrs. E. C. Harvey and Mrs. W.
C. Allison.
Mrs. Snell conducted devo
tions, Mrs. W. C. Allison read
an article, and Jeanette Taylor
and Douglas Wein sang a duet.
Verna
R. E.
E.
secretary;
assistant,
D.
Steiner, Mrs. W.
Mrs,. E. Johns;
E. Squires, Mrs.
em-