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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1952-02-07, Page 1BELOVED KING Stephen Studies Hall Decoration Backs Pinery Park, Reforesting Stephen council appointed a committee to investigate costs of improving or rebuilding the township hall in Crediton at their regular meeting Tuesday. Named to the committee were Reeve. John Morrissey, Deputy- Reeve ' Wellington Haist, Mrs. Roland Motz, Mrs. Hugo Schenk, Phil Boulianne, Harry Beaver and Albert Gaiser. A special meeting of all those interested will be held Thurs­ day, February 7, at 8 p.m. Stephen council put its weight behind the current campaign to establish a public park in the Pinery. The resolution, sent to the Department of Lands and For­ ests, asked government officials Convert RCAF To 60-Cycle Centralia, one of Canada's most modern RCAF station, is now operating at 60-cycle fre­ quency, Ontario Hydro sion Chairman Robert ders stated today. 9 Standardization work completed at Centralia changeover of 1,340 widely vary­ ing types of freguency-sensetive equipment, including wind direc­ tional signs, anemographs, flasher signals and humidity indicators. Operations in connection wth the higher frequency for this huge air station with its repair shops, hangars, living quarters, mess rooms, dormitories, hospi­ tal, theatres, etc., proved to be comparable wth the task of changing over a small town. Centrala-provides the facilities for training not only Canadian pilots but those of member coun­ tries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and it was impera­ tive that the training program should not be interrupted by changeover operatons. “Thanks to the co-operation accorded by Centralia’s Com­ manding Officer and his Techni­ cal Officers, Hydro was able to complete this important project without causing any loss of fly­ ing time” the Hydro chairman said. not to allow the Pinery south of Grand Bend to pass into pri­ vate hands, but to sdt it aside as a public, park for the citizens of Ontario. The plans calls for the town­ ship to pay 50 percent of the costs of reforestation. The coun­ ty pays the other half. James Mawliinney was ap­ pointed township assessor at a salary of $640. A resolution was passed to spread the paying of the truck­ snowplow over 1951 and 1952. The council agreed to pay the same bounty for foxes as the set county rate—$2.50 for foxes and $1.50 for pups. The road superintendent was authorized to approve the re­ quest of the Bell Telephone Company of Canada to bury a cable on the second concession. The price of custom work with the maintainer graders for the ensuing year was set at $6 per hour minimum residents: the road ......a X Commis- H. San- recently involved for residents, with a of $4: and $8 for non- at the discretion of superintendents. NEW LEGION OFFICERS — zPast president Fred Darling hands the Legion gavel over to his successor at a Legion meeting held recently. The two men are flanked by vice- presidents Andrew Bierling and Vernon Heywood. The Legion have approved an all-out campaign to aid the South Huron Hospital. z —Jack Doerr, Exeter Will Meters Alleviate Parking? Town council is currently weighting the merits of metered parking to alleviate the local traffic problem. They heard a sales talk at their regular ses­ sion but delayed decision until their next meeting. A representative of a meter K-W Skaters Feature Valentine Carnival A Skating Show and Carnival will be held at the Exeter arena to celebrate St. Valentine’s Day, February 14. Feature attraction at the show will be an exhibition by the Kitchener-Waterloo Skating Club, which has developed some of Ontario’s outstanding skaters. Another event of interest will be the hockey game between the Lions and the Kinsmen. Prizes will be given for tames and races. _ A. J. SWEITZER Elected President of the Exeter Agricultural Society cos- an- Bank Opens Branch At Centralia Station The Bank of Montreal nounces that it will open a new office at the RCAF station in Centralia next Monday. The Sub- Agency Will be of particular con­ venience to air force personnel and their families, as well as to the civilians employed on the station. Bruce Biggart has been Offi- cer-in-Charge of the -new office which will be open for business Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m, to 3 p.m. Hospital Receives More Donations Huron County 1950 and 1951 grants «to the South Huron Hos­ pital Association, amounting to $25,000, have been received by the trustees, it was announced this week. Recent cash Hospital Fund with thanks: William Cook, GNO Bridge Club, Dash­ wood ......................... Lillian Amos Ewing, Sherbrooke, Que. ..... W. C. Pearce, Dxeter .. Guenther Transport Ltd. An Exeter boy ............. A friend ...................... Canadian Canners ...... High School Dramatic Club, play ......... donations to the are acknowledged' Exeter ..$25.00 200.00 Dearing Elected Head Canadian Sheep Men Mr, Preston Dearing was elect­ ed president of the Canadian Sheep Breeders’ Association at their annual meeting recently. He was also elected the As­ sociation’s representative on the Livestock Record Board, Ottawa, Royal Winter Fair Board the London Fair Board, and Churches Hold Services, Schools Observe Silence manufacturing company discussed with council the pros and cons of putting meters on the main street. He offered to install 130 timers on a year’s trial basis. No payment has to be made by coun­ cil—the company takes its ex­ penses out of the revenue of the meters, splitting 50-50 with the town for which he estimated at about $75 per year per meter, goes to the town. Asked about the reacton of ru­ ral population to the meters in other municipalties, the repre­ sentative said for the most part the timers gave all shoppers a better chance to park in the shopping district. They prevent­ ed cars from parking all day in the busy area and made room for more shoppers. Most people, he said, did not object to paying a few cents to get close to their destination. Installation of would require the other policeman violations during venue from ed between would more tra cost. Clerk C. V. Pickard several letters from towns all of whom endorsed the scheme and stated it had receiv­ ed support from the majority of business men and shoppers al­ though, in most eases, there were some objections when me­ ters were first installed. The contract between the met­ er company and the town also provided for the training policeman to service and the meters. Continue Investigation Encouraging reports on cial ice prompted council to fur­ ther investigate possibilities of installation this year. The com­ mittee appointed to make a sur­ vey on the advisability of the project brought back favourable reports from arenas at Seaforth and Milverton. Seaforth, according to Eugene Beaver who submitted the report, made a net profit of $6,000 last season and Milverton, a town of less than 1,000 popula­ tion, cleared $2,000 in only two months’ operations. —Please turn to Page 12 Miss Vera Essery Veteran Milliner Miss Vera G. Essery, who for over 3 0 years operated a millin­ ery shop in town, died at her home Tuesday after suffering an attack of pneumonia. She recent­ ly returned home after spending six weeks in Victoria Hospital, London. She was 64. Born in Usborne the daughter of Mr. William Essery, she town for the past 37 most of that time she conducted a millinery business on the Main Street. She was a member of James Street United Church and for many years sang in the choir. She is survived by one ther, Alvin, of Usborne, nieces and two nephews. Funeral service was held the Hopper-Hockey funeral on Thursday at 2 p.m. with Rev. H. J. Snell in charge. Pallbear­ ers were William and Jgck Es­ sery, Charles Rowe, Harold Lightfoot, Jack Hepburn and Al­ lan Westcott. Township, and Mrs. lived in years. For bro- two from home Maroons Win By Thrilling Rally, Meet Ridgettiwn Here Saturday the meters services of an- to check the day. the meters- $3,000 and than cover for Re- -estimat- $6,000— this ex­ produced metered of the repair artifi- With a sensational, story­ book finish, Exeter Maroons whipped St. Marys 53-37 Wed­ nesday night to earn the right to meet Ridgetown in O A B A playoffs. First game will be played in the EDHS gym here Saturday night. Maroons will play a home and home series with a strong Ridgetovvm five who are led by a former cWO Mustang. Game time Saturday night is 8.30. It wjis a never-to-be-forgot­ ten finish for the M a r o o n s who overcame a nine point handicap in the last quarter of the home and home, points to count series. Paced by Glen Schroeder, with 19 points, the locals played inspired ball to oust the stone towners from further competition. Ironically, it was the first defeat this year for St. Marys who topped the league in reg- ular play. They started the game wthu an 11 point lead as a result of their will Monday night. The underdog Maroons were down nine points at the start of the last quarter. They nar- to fiverowed the m ar g i n when St. Marys took control again. Turning point in the game came when Glen Schroe­ der swiped the ball from for­ mer teammate Bill O’Brien to start the amazing rally which won the gain?. For the Maroons, J o h n n y Kether scored 12, K e n Moir, 10, and Gord Cann 8. O’Brien hooped 13 for St. Marys. EXETER—G. Schroeder J. Kether 12, K. Moir 10, Cann 8, U. Schroeder 2, Woods 2, G. Kether. ST. MARYS— O’Brien Fletcher 2, H e n d r a 7, : Laughlin 6, Timins 5, Maxwell 4, Cline. 19. G. D. 13, Mo­ Real Threat Is Canadian People Rev. George Goth Tells Clubs io.oo13 30.00 500.00 10.00 200.00 1,000.00 42.95 Usborne, Hibbert Shows Gain, Surplus Increases By $12,000 The 76th Annual General I Meeting of the Usborne & Hib­ bert Mutual Fire Insurance Co. was held at Farquhar Hall on Monday, February 4, with about sixty members present. The president, Milton McCurdy opened the meeting and in his report said: "The year 1951 marked the 75 th anniversary of the founding of the company and it is with pride that we report for that year an increase in surplus after income tax of nearly $12,000.00, "The net losses were $ 18,255.- 95, of which about one-third was for losses on Live Stock Lightning. "Direct policies increased 158 &nd net insurance in force creased by well over three mil­ lion dollars. Some of this in­ crease is hew business and hew machinery but most of it is on account of the continued rise in by by in- "Our flat rate of fifteen cents has remained unchanged. “Although -we had a very fav­ ourable year and made a big in­ crease in our surplus, it must be pointed out that at the end of 19 51 we had 49.2 cents of sur­ plus per 100 dollars of net In­ surance compared wth 50.8 cents at the end of 1950. In other words our surplus did not quite keep pace with the increase in net Insurance. "At the end of board decided to limits on grade live pay market values, ers are reminded 1951 youf remove the stock and to Policy-hold- that they should have their lvestock insur­ ed for at least 80 per cent^of its value.” Milton McCurdy and William A, Hamilton were re-elected Dir­ ectors for a thfee-year term. Auditors appointed wore William J. Routly and Newton G. Clarke. Plant Manager Posted To West E. J. Green, manager of the local Canadian Canners branch for the past 15 years, left last week for Morden, Man., where he will take charge of a new factory now under construction. The company announced this week that Harry K. Penhale, son of L. J. Penhale, recently retired western district super­ visor, will be acting ^manager of the local plant. He was formerly superintendent at Stratliroy. William Johnston, of the For­ est branch, was appointed super­ intendent, and Edward was named maintenance intendent. The office and staff farewell party for Mr. Green on Thursday of last week. He was presented with a pen and pencil set. Pollen super­ held a William Johns had been propos­ ed for re-appointment, as auditoi but declined stating that he had been that over, was able twenty years on the job and a younger man should take A hearty vote of thanks given to him for his valu- work for the company. After the general meeting, the directors met for organization and Milton McCurdy was elected president and William A, Hamil­ ton vice-president. Arthur Fraser was re-appointed secretary-trea­ surer, • The real threat to our way of life is not communists but Cana­ dians, Rev. George W. Goth, minister of Metropolitan United Church, London, told Lions and Kinsmen at their Friday night. "We are living moral decline,” he and warned that the disintegra­ tion of personality was one of the forerunners of collapse of a civilizaton. “We are witnessing the dis­ integration of personality in Eu­ rope because those people have lost faith in God and to some extent that is taking effect in North America.” Addressing the "Something which thing Different,” stated "the cultivation of person­ ality is of extreme significance and importance.” He stressed three recipes that would "work wonders” in its development. "No num can have success,” he said, “unless he is involved in something bigger than himself.” "A man must always live on a level higher than himself to im­ prove.” "In this age when moral laws Eire changing.” he continued, "each man must have a high opinion of himself and his fellow­ men. There ought to be certain tilings he will not do or talk about, he said. "Every time you drag a man into the gutter, you must go down with him to keep him tiiere.” « He said racial discrimination shows deep disrespect for fellow­ men and contributes to the de­ cline .of personality, Rev. Goth asked for a return of "the rugged individualism which built this country” "A man g f o w s, and gets strength, when lie steps upon his own future,” lie said. joint meeting in an age of told the clubs gathering on makes Every- the minister Shocked by his sudden death i people of this community paid tribute in churches and schools Wednesday to George VI King of Great Britajft, whose death was announced to the Commonwealth early the same morning. | At Exeter, a community ser­ vice was held in James St. Unit­ ed Church, Wednesday evening. The Rev, Donald Sinclair, Rev. Langford and Rev, H. Snell took part in the service. No Official Action Maypr W. "G. Cochrane stated that no offical action would be taken by the town until a Fed­ eral proclamation was issued. The Exeter branch Canadian Le­ gion waited for instruction from national headquarters to pay their homage to the sovereign. Officials at RCAF Station Centralia awaited orders from Ottawa. It is expected that tri­ service ceremonies will be held across the nation and timed to correspond with similar events in the United Kingdom. Wednesday, normal activities of the station were carried out. The RCAF Ensign was flown at half mast. Flags in the town were flown at half mast and students of the High School stood at attention during a short address by theii’ principal, H. L. Sturgis. They ob­ served two minutes silence and sang the National Anthem. Cancel Hockey Games All hockey games scheduled for that day were cancelled and at Hensail the Rebekahs called off their regular Wednesday meeting to allow members to at­ tend a community service at the United Church there. The Hen­ sail Legion and Auxilary march­ ed to the church and attended the service in a body. The regular prayer service at the Dashwood Church of the Evangelical United Brethren was devoted to prayer for the Royal i family and the new Queen. On Sunday in Dashwood, the EUB and Zion Churches will lupld memorial services in conjunc­ tion with their regular services. In Lucan Rev. Harrison and I Rev. Cook met Wednesday night to plan services for their village. Their public school children ob­ served two minutes silence as their flag was lowered to half mast. A bingo scheduled by the Lion’s Club for Wednesday night was cancelled by the club and the Anglican W.A. devoted a por- ton of their meeting to pay tri­ bute to the King. Joint Service At Crediton the Rev. Dahms, pastor Church held in nesday “When Miss Winnifred Mack sang a solo. In charge of the servee wag the Rev. Parrot. The Anglican Church in Grand Bend awaits word from the Bis­ hop in London and it is likely there will be a service there the day of the funeral. The King died peacefully in his sleep early Wednesday morn­ ing. News of his unexpected death4 stunned the world. The new sovereign is his daughter Elizabeth who won the hearts of Canadians in a coast- to-coast tour this to the throne is Prince Charles. The King died ham, county of Norfolk, Eng­ land, where he was recuperating from a lung operaton last Sept­ ember. His subjects, relieved by his apparent recovery, were shocked by the news den death. He had outing on the estate day and appeared health. The Queen. Princess Margaret, and Prince Charles were at the estate with him. of the Grediton EUB spoke at a joint service the United Church Wed- night. His theme was a Good King is Taken”. summer. Heil’ three-year-old at Sandring- of his sud- enjoyed an during the in good Plan Early Start On Fair, Elect Sweitzer President A. Jake Sweitzer was elected president of the Exetei* Agricul­ tural Society Saturday afternoon. He succeeds Garnet Hicks who retired aftqv three years at the head of the annual fair associa­ tion. New vice-president is Carfrey Cann. Second vice-president is H. H. G. Strang and Clark Fish- secretary- I I His third recipe was that of faith. "No man,” he said, "can have a strong personality unless lie believes in something. The most important thing in life is to work for a? cause.” The speaker was introduced by C. S. MacNaughton. He was thanked by Doug Pryde. An appeal for blood donations for a district family was made. The Lions and Kinsmen hoc­ key teams will play a "grtfdge’4 match at the St. Valentine's car­ nival in the Exeter Arena next Thursday. Russ Hopper, president of the Lions, and Don Southcott, Kins­ men president, were joint chair men. An impromptu quartette entertained. Eldrid Simmons and Elmer Bell, K.C.. were sgt.-at- anns and tail twister er was returned as treasurer. A surplus of close and new enthusiasm a “bigger ’n better” fair this fall featured the annual meeting, The surplus will give the so­ ciety a nest egg to get and early start on the 1952 exhibition. A new slate of 18 directors was brought in by the nominating committee and approved by the meeting. The board will be sup­ ported by appointed associate directors who, the meeting de­ cided, will have power to vote on all discussions. On the board besides the pre­ sident and his aides are William Ellerington, Harry Beaver, Ger­ ald Dearing, Mac Hodgert, Har­ old Taylor, Ralph Bailey, A. G. Hicks, R. B. Pooley, L. Cush­ man, B. W. Turkey, Don South­ cott, Mrs. R. Kestle, Mrs. ~ Brintnell, Mrs. E. Mitchell, additional director will be ap­ pointed by the Junior Farmers') Auditors elected were H. Hodg­ son, and E. Beaver. Dr. E. S. Steiner is the official veterinari­ an. Former president A. G. Hicks, ------- ---------------- ( --------------------------~----------------------------- to $1,200 to put on C. (An in his annual report, outlined some of the weaknesses of the fair and suggested building more barns to attract larger entries in the animal entries. The secretary gave a report of the convention in Toronto and outlined some of the difficulties which fairs are having. Mr. Butler, agricultural repre­ sentative, spoke on Junior Clubs and stated Exeter would have a calf and grain club this year. A. G. Hicks, A. J. Sweitzer and H. H. G. Strang were the nominating committee. Fair dates were set as Septem­ ber 17 and 18. Mr. Ted Pooley acted as chair­ man during the elections. Salesman At Door? Ask For Licence "Want to get rid of that sales­ man at the door? Just ask him if lie’s got his pedlar’s licence. If not, let Town Clerk C. V. Pic­ kard of Police Chief John Norry know. Council received several com­ plaints of pestering peddlars at tlieii’ meeting but they threw the onus right back on the taxpayer, can council if on to MW* Waghorn drives the puck past LticanHE SCORES! goalie Barnes ’’n this action shot taken at the arena recently by Jack Doerr. The local league is heading towards playoff time and teams are waging a red-hot battle for positions. (?eiTy Lawson is the other Exeter man in the picture. How, they ask, control door-to-door salesmen they're not informed they’re th© loose. It’s no time to complain council after the man’s come and gone. The time to do it is while he’s at your doorstep. Council instructed Clerk C. V. Pickard to advise the taxpayers accordingly through the Times- Advocate. < Lions To Canvass For CNIB Exeter Lions house-to-house canvass for the building fund of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind next Tuesday evening. The campaign is in aid of the proposed home and service cen­ tre wlieh will be built in Lon­ don to serve the blind of West­ ern Ontario. Members will begin their can­ vass at 7 o’clock in the evening and are donating their time to the campaign. Residents of the town are asked to be prepared and to give generously