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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1952-01-24, Page 1EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 24, 1952Year xeter Kinsmen Club unani­ mously aproved a $5,000 budget for its 1952 Dominion Celebra­ tion at the meeting Friday night. The new budget is approximately $2,000 larger than the one which financed the successful celebra­ tion last year, Aong the major increased ex­ penses approved were those for the raffle, parade prizes, profes­ sional entertainment, beauty con­ test and children’s competitions. Prizes for this year’s raffle in­ clude a 1952 Dodge'car with all accessories, a console radio and record player, a washing mach­ ines and a mix master. Over $500 was allotted for professional entertainment eluding bands and an all-star program in the evening. At least one professional clown will be on hand ■and the Paul, of gaged to A mijor gram this year will be the elec­ tion of a “Little Miss Dominion Day”, a six to eight-year-old girl from the district who "will pre­ side over the celebration. This is in keeping with of catering holiday. in­ to enliven the parade afternoon program. Dee Kirkton, has been en- line up the talent. change in the pro- to the club’s theme children on the The kids will receive free ad- the grounds, free admission to the grounds, free chances to win a bicycle, tricycle and wagon and free str eats. They are also eligible to win over $100 in competition prizes. The budget was submitted by Fred Ellerington, chairman ot the Way and Means Committee. It was wholeheartedly approved by the club. Guest speakei’ at the meeting was Mr. Sam Fletcher of Lon­ don who spoke on “Personal Factors in Public Relations.” “We are all salesmen every day in the year,” Mr. Fletcher said. “We sell our ideas, personality, our services our enthusiasm.” “First impressions,” he mission to our and said, “are lasting impressions.” Among the factors involved in first im­ pressions, according to the speak­ er, were outer appearance, grooming, and the way a per­ son walks. He claimed that tone of the voice was especially im­ portant n view of the fact that tests had shown that 9 0 per cent of all friction is made through voice tonal qualities. Mrs.. James Lawson Born in Stephen .Mrs. James Lawson, the form­ er Fanny Mawhinniiy, died in Exeter Wednesday in her seven­ ty-sixth year. She was born, in Stephen Township, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Mawhinney, Sr., and was one of a family '■f twelve. She was married to Mr. Law- son in 1899 and they resided on a farm in Stephen for six and in Crediton for eight before moving to Exeter. A member UnitedLawson sang in the choir for a number , her of Chapter. Surviving is one son, of Listowel. of James Church, the late years, years, Street Mrs. of years and was a mem- the local Eastern Star besides her husband Dr. William Lawson The funeral will be held from the Hopper-Hockey Funeral Home, William Street, on Wed­ nesday at 2 p.m. Rev. Harold Snell will officiate at the ser­ vice. Three standards upon which judgement of a person was made were character, attitude and en­ thusiasm, cher said, think you think you are yourself. Attitude, he stated, was made up of faith, in you, fellow man and yourself, understanding and tolerance, appreciation, cheerful­ ness, cordiality and service. The speaker was introduced by Don Traquair and thanked by Irvine Armstrong. Others participating iiuthe meeting were Bill Tuckey and Paul Balkwill. Two guests of the club were Ray Loller and George Reynolds. Character, Mr. Fiet- is not what others are but what you County Health Officer Entertains Lions Dr. Aldis, Superintendent of the Huron County Health Unit was the guest speakei’ at the Lions Club Friday evening last. After outlining the work of the Coun­ ty Unit, of which the .provincial government pays half of the cost, a movie picture was shown “Act Your Age”. The picture em­ phasized the. danger of over ex­ ertion by adults passed middle age. It displayed the heavy strain upon the heart and the ac­ companying results. Dr. being home there County. He asked the club to behind S. B. Taylor who is head­ ing the campaign district. Dr. Aldis was Dr, Dunlop and _ the club were conveyed by War­ ren May. Mr. Eugene Beaver has been appointed secretary-treasurer to succeed the late Jas. P. Bowey. Aldis spoke of the effort made to raise funds for a for the blind of which are about 45 in Huron get in Exeter and introduced by the thanks of County Pays Hospital Grant Huron County Council author­ ized the final $10,000 of its $35,000 grant to the South Hur­ on hospital at its session last week. The council also authorized the warden and clerk to turn over the $35,000 to the as soon as it is needed. The county has made grant in three yearly meats—$12,500 in 1950, in 1951 and. $10,000 this cur­ rent year. hospital up the install- $12,500 a Ma roons In Playoffs With Clinton Win Exeter Maroons clinched play-off birth in the local inter­ mediate basketball league by whipping Clinton radio 50-28 in a local tilt Wednesday night. They now meet St. Marys in a home and home series to decide the league championship. Glen Schroeder paced the win­ ners with a 16 point game. Gold Cann scored 12. MAROONS—J. JRether 6, K. Moir 8, G. Schroeder 16, G. Cann 12, U. Schroeder, G. Farrow 2, B. Gilfillan 6, R. George, G. Dobbs, G. Rether. Totol—50. CLINTON—McAndrew 4, Wi­ per 2, Gairns, Battey, Arkell 10, Sutherland 1, Woodruff 2, Hum­ phrey, Egan 7, Senor 2. Total— Council, MLA Join Drive ToRetain Pinery Area Plan To Improve Usborne Schools The inaugural meeting of the Usborne JTownship School Area Board wa’s held last week in ,S.S. 6 with the following mem- Jeffery, C. Down Morley, H. Del­ No. ers present: V. G. Frayn e, bridge. Clerk of G. Strang, Xi. the was Family Celebrates Ninetieth Birthday - A former resident of Cen­ tralia, Mr. George Essery, cele­ brated his ninetieth birthday on Sunday at the home of his daughter, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Anderson, Queen’s Ace,, London. It was a special anniversary for Mr. Essery as his four daughters —Mrs. Doobs (Winnie) of Cen­ tralia, Mrs. Tom Carling (Gla­ dys), Mrs. Turner (Iva) and Mrs. Anderson (Hazel), all of London, were with him. One son, Fred, of Philadelphia, was not able to be home. His grandson, John Carling, celebrated his ■birthday the same day. He received many cards and letters of congratulations. Also a sum of money and presents from his family, Mr. Essery is hale and hearty and enjoyed the dinner arranged by the family. Ice Almost Heady The installation ■■ of artificial ice is nearing completion in the Lucan arena, Pipes are being sub­ jected to an am.moj.iia test prior to the installation of the ice­ making machine, which is exect- ed ’ " In be to arrive inside of two weeks, the meantime, natural ice will frozen over the pipe surface. Farm Forum Discusses Farm Organizations Thirty-six members of the Fairfield Farm “ the home of Mr. ington I-Iaist to wrong with our tions. Three groups formed for stu­ dy and discussion and answers varied. ^Two groups thought the individual farmer really has in­fluence in the Canadian Federa­ tion of Agriculture because in spite of the fact that he is not a member, it is through him that the smaller organizations live and grow into larger and’ more influential bodies. Those finally meet as a sort of executive or parliament known as thu CFA or nation-wide fed­ eration of farm organizations. To improve the set-up of the CFA, members suggested each individual farmer become a mem­ ber and anyone who wishes to visit a meeting may do so and express his opinions. gome members thought farm Co-Ops and commodity groups to be good if they still retain mem­ bership and interest in their federation as a whole. They should serve as advisory bodies to community, county, provincial and national units in the gen­ eral farm organization program. The opinion was expressed that farmers should have a farm union like labor unions and any farmer acting outside its laws be restricted by. the union. At the end of the discussion period, games were played and a lunch served. Highlighting this part of the evening were two lovely birthday cakes to honor Wellington Haist and his grand­ son, Murray. William Schroeder’s birthday was also that day. Members missed a faithful member, Mrs. Murray Elliot, who went to the hospital after a serious accident. Arrangements were made to send flowers. The next meeting will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Her­ man Powe and the guest speak­ er will be Mr. Elmer Bell of Exeter. Local Creamery Wins Top Prize Exeter Creamery Staff took toi> prize for butter at the eighty-fifth annual Dairymen's Convention of Western Ontario held in Hamilton last week. The local entry had the highest scoring butter on dis­ play and took three first prize’s in the keen competition for butter. Exhibitors from all over On­ tario and other Canadian pro­ vinces took part. Ken Hodgins and Jim Brint- nell man the local plant, own­ ed by Canada Packers Limited. Forum met at and Mrs. Well- discuss what’s farm organiza- Two Late Tallies Give Flyers Tie Two late third period goals by Shep Mayer gave Centralia Fly­ ers a 5-5 tie with last year’s O.H.A, finalists, Clinton Colts, on the local sheet Tuesday night. Clinton led 2-1 at the end of the first and the teams were tied 3-3 at the second whistle­stop.'* The Colts went ahead 5-3 in the first half of the third but the Flyers fought back to wind up the game in a draw. Other Centralia marksmen were Diduck (two? and Ellis. M inors Lose GQderich Overholt Juniors skated to a 10-3 win over Ex­ eter Juniors in a W.O.A.A, league game there Tuesday night. Exeter goalie Young turned in a spectacular performance in the nets despite the high score run up against him. He turned back many scoring thrusts as Gode­ rich players threatened time and again. Fuller scored two of the lo­ cals’ tallies while Schroeder notched the other. Blank Bantams Seaforth Beaver Bantams ■blanked Exeter 8-0 in a sched­ uled game Tuesday night. Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Sweet and Irene and Helen Westcott visited with Mr. and Mrs. Ron Stephens of London on Sunday. ON HIS OWN LEGS - Bobby Jacl <soiu plucky Crediton youngster, has amazed doctors with his rapid adaption to his new artificial legs which the Exeter laons Club gave him recently. Shown at the. Lions Club meeting last week, Bobby stands with President Russ Hopper, his uncle,, Joe Montgomery, and Wallace Seldon, who headed the service project. Bobby's enthusiasm for his new limbs has b$en so great that he can now manipulate with­ out any support whatsoever, —Jack Doerr, Exeter the the the the Exeter council lias joined ranks of bodies petitioning Ontario government to retain pinery for a public park for people of Western Ontario. Meeting Monday, the local council passed a resolution stat­ ing it “considers it imperative that the pinery. , .be retained for the use of the people of Wes­ tern Ontario It urged the ment to take to guarantee The action recommendation of Ausable Val­ ley Authority representative An­ drew Dixon who appealed to the council to use their influence to make the beach area public pro­ perty. Cost $7-800 Mr, Dixon gave a comprehen­ sive report on the work being done by the Authority in regard to flood control, farm ponds and reforestation. He believed the town would be assessed approxi­ mately $7-800 for the work this year. Council was informed by a re­ presentative of the insurance company that all employees who could qualify had signed for the town’s pension plan. He present­ ed the form of by-law which was required to be passed to put the plan into effect. The required advanced premium would be $1, 262.26, including both the town’s and the employees’ shares. Reeve Pooley reported that cold mix top for streets would cost approximately $6,000 per mile if the work was done by the county. The streets commit­ tee were asked to prepare mea­ surement of streets they would proposed to be surfaced. as a public Park.” Provincial govern- all necessary steps its retention. was taken on the Thomas Pryde, M.L.A. for Huron, said this week he would support the Ontario government in any move it took to preserve the pinery for a public park. The local member of the legis­ lature said he intended to go to Toronto next week and would encourage the government to take steps to retain the area along the shore of Lake Huron for the use of the people of Western Ontario. A threat to commercialize the pinery was exposed last week when a mystery firm was in­ corporated with the express pur­ pose of gaining control and de­ veloping the land, now in the 1 hands of the Canada Company I whose head office is in England. | Investigation of the “Pinery Corporation Limited” failed to reveal the identity of the back­ ers of the project but therb is said to be a definite link be­ tween the officers of the com­ pany and the Canada Land Com­ pany. In view of this threat, two legislature members, C. E. “Zeb” i Janes of East Lambton and Har-i ry Allen, South Middlesex, im­ mediately petitioned the Ontario government to take action. They received assurance that “if all else fails to prevent com­ mercialization of the Pinery, legislation will be introduced in­ to the next session of the On­ tario Legislature leading to the expropriation of the property”. Climaxes Drive The move to the Pinery area sudden climax a paign to preserve Chambers of Commerce in West­ ern Ontario endorsed a petition to the provincial government to buy the area. The movement received the blessing and co-operation of the Ausable Valley Conservation Authority under whose jurisdic­ tion the land lies. A special com­ mittee, headed by E. V. Buchan­ an, recently retired manager of the London P.U.C., was formed to intensify the campaign. Try To Purchase Their immediate object was to interview Canada Land Company officials to get a price on the area and representations were sent to Toronto to enlist pro­ vincial support in the purchase of the land. township, H. H. present and ad­ministered the oath of office to the incoming trustees. Mr. Victor Jeffery was elected chairman, Mr. William Morley vice-chairman and Garnet Hicks, secretary-treasurer. The financial report of 1951 was read and discussed. During the year many improvements were made, namely new water and toilet facilities at No. 3, re­ decorating of Nos. 4 and 7, level­ ling grounds and planting shrubs at No. 6, new desks and chairs foi* several schools. Plans were also made for the installation of toilets at No. 6, re-decorating several schools and levelling and beautifying grounds of others. An insurance policy covering liability and compensation for employees was purchased from the General Accident Insurance Co. Plans were discussed with a delegation of teachers for an ed­ ucational tour to Ottawa. The regular meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month in each of the several schools. re- his Mc- commercialize brought to a six-month cam- tlie area. Pinned Behind Wheel Driver Breaks Back A Brucefield man suffered a broken back and other injuries when he was pinned behind the wheel of his overturned car for half-an-hour Saturday. The ve­ hicle crashed through into a cul­ vert on No. 4 highway about three miles south of Exeter. The man, Waltei’ MacEwan, 23, of R.R. 1, Brucefield, is in Victoria Hospital, London. Mrs. MacEwen, two airmen and an airwoman, who were passengers in the car, suffered cuts and bruises but were able to climb from the car. Provincial Zimmerman said driving south on during a heavy the car culvert ditch. Native Of Cromarty, Richard Allen Dies George Allen, Kirkton, ceived word of the death of brother, Richard Allen, at Connell, Man., Saturday, January 12. Mr. Allen was born in Crom­ arty any later lived in Usborne Township near Woodham. His wife, Laura Kirk, of Woodham predeceased him a year ago. Surviving are three sisters, nipeg, Mrs. Hugh Berry, ham, and Mrs. Ada Ross, Jaw, Sask.; two brothers, of Kirkton, J. W. Allen monton; one daughter, ago. Mrs. Ellie Hansen, Win- Wood- Moose George of Ed- Mary (Mrs. P. Harvey, Brandon, Mani­ toba) ; one son, Arthur, from near McConnell; and several grandhildren. Natural Causes A jury called by Corner Dr. J. G. Dunlop met in Exeter to determine the cause of the sud­ den death of John Lukash, Cen­ tralia, who collapsed on the Main street last Saturday. Mr. Kukash died in an ambulance while be­ ing removed to a London hospi­ tal. The verdict of the jury was that Mr. Lukash died of natural causes. <a crashed and Constable Elmer MacEwen was No. 4 highway snowstorm and into a cement overturned in the Kathleen Stewart Audience Fills Auditorium For Student Production I andMiss Miss Janet Kestle of London visited with Mr. and Mrs. Victor Kestle Saturday. Town Topics Items of Social and Personal Interest In and Around Exeter The Times-Advocate is always pleased to publish these items. We and our readers are interested in you and your friends. Tel. 31-W Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Pearce were in London Monday attend­ ing the funeral of Rev. R. J. Bowden who for many years was travelling secretary of the Wes­ tern Bible Society. Mrs, F. H. Cuhnington of Elimville was taken to Stj, Jo­ seph’s Hospital, London, on Sun­ day. Mrs. Richard Welsh, who broke her hip in an unfortunate accident the day before Christ­ mas, returned home from Lon­ don hospital on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Don Harris, Carling Street, Were called to Soutlv River, Ont., owing to the death of Mrs. Harris’ mother Sunday. Misses June and Labelle Cow­ ard spent the week-end with their grandmother, Mrs. William Hodgert. Mrs. M. O’Neil of Hamilton visited her sister and brother-in- law, Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Cor­ nish, Exeter, and her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hey, of Cromarty, and friends and relatives of Zurich and Dashwood. Mr. and Mrs. Russel Passmore and two children are on leave and visiting with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Passmore. Mr. Passmore is an officer with the Canadian Navy and stationed at Halifax. Mr, and Mrs. William Sweitzer were at Thedford Saturday at­ tending the funeral of the late Mrs. Hugh Clarke, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Westcott spent the week-end In London visiting with Mr. and Mrs. R. O. StOphett. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Arthur and family, who have been stay- ~ ’ , left , Sask., Arthur has been Their many friends see them leave and much success and ing with Mrs. G. Hunter, Thursday for Saskatoon, where Mr. ‘ " transferred. are sorry to wish them happiness. LAC and . ___ have left Exeter to live in Tor­ onto where LAC Sharp has been transferred. The Frisky Sisters bowling team, with whom Mrs. Sharp bowled, gathered at the home of Miss Norma Wilson af­ ter bowling on Thursday to pre­ sent Mrs. Sharps, with gifts from the team and Id wish her much happiness in her new homo­ Dr, and Mrs, E. S. Steiner are leaving today to attend the an­ nual ary the gara Miss Dorothy Pooley visited during the week-end with Miss Joan Hopper in Toronto. Miss Kay Hay visited with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Prance at Winclielsea over the week-end. Mrs. Ralph Sharp convention of the Veterin- Association being held in General Brack Hotel, Nia- Falls. Saturday Recreation Draws 125 Kids Over 12 5 children attended the first recreation hour held in James Street United Church on Saturday morning. Officials termed the organized fun periods “an overwhelming success”, Next Saturday’s classes will be held in the public school. An audience which filled the, auditorium of EDHS Friday night vigorously applauded the cast of the student production, “The Sunshine Twins”, a three- act comedy. Connie Ostland, Mar­ jorie Taylor, John Hicks and Donald Welsh were presented with a shield for their outstand­ ing work in the play. In a set which involved no change of scenery and afforded no the nie nie tried to bring the sunshine philosophy into the lives members of their family, methods they employed drastic but in - all cases achieved desired results. Their efforts to revolutionize the family series which tertainment 1 and players. Among were scaring (Don Welsh) tic tendencies, marriage of their Hollywood­ bound sister Norma (Julia Dun­ lop) to a millionaire (Bruce Cudmore), payment on their father. The parts of Robinson, the were played by Marjorie Taylor. Marie Hodgson played the part of the hot- tempered sister whose husband Leo (Jim Sturgis) the twins changed from a panti-waist into a two-fisted he-man. The owner of the greenhouse that the twins purchased for their father was Mrs. Ellis tPat Hopper) and Beverly Re.volle played the part of the Holly wood talent scout, Pauline “ who finally arranged a contract for the twins. detraction from the acting, two pre-teenage twins, Con- and Gabby Robinson (Con- Ostland and Emil Hendrick) to bring the the > of The were they brought about a made excellent en- for both audience their achievements their brother Glen out of his socialis- i, arranging for the their millionaire and making a down greenhouse fora Mr. and Mrs. twins' parents, John Hicks and The cast, under the direction of M. C. Sanders, turned what could have been a painful melo­ drama into an evening of fun. For further enjoyment, the Jun­ ior Glee Club directed by Mrs. H. L. Sturgis sang during inter­ missions. A Quintet—S h i r 1 e y Pearson, Marilyn Skinner, Doro­ thy Pooley, John Haberer and Ron Heimrich—a d d e d several fine songs and the Morton sis­ ters filled in with duets. Understudies for the cast were Anna Routly, Donald Taylor and Margaret Thomson. Properties were handled by Miss Anne Kar- tushyn, home economics teacher. Early Morning Fire Destroys Barn, Pigs Fire of undetermined origin destroyed a small barn on the farm of Mrs. Hector Mitchell, about a half mile south of Cen­ tralia airport, Monday night. Two sows and 11 young pigs died in the plaze. The fire was discovered by the staff of the control tower of. Centralia R.C.A.F. about three o’clock in the morning. Mrs. Mit­ chell’s son, Donald was notified and he called the Exeter fire bri­ gade. A strong east wind__ ... fire which was out of control when help arrived. The direction of saved the farm and other build­ ings. The son had been in the barn several times previous to the fire, caring for a sick animal. No insurance was carried on the barn. fanned the the wind Success first dance to be spon- Doyle, in o vie Miss Ella Francis left on Sat­ urday for Regina, Sask., where she will visit Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Hagerman and family. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Pooley spent the week-end with rela­ tives in Toronto. Dance The sored by the Pride of Huron Rebekah Lodge was held in the Atena on Friday night with over 150 attending. Cam McLean and his orchestra from. Stratford furnished the music. There were novelty dances and two square dances, The commit* tee in charge was, Mrs. Olive Cole, Mrs. Ann Coates, Mrs, Mary Fisher and Mrs, Lillian Tennant.