Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1952-06-05, Page 1PUBLIC SCHOOL ORATORS-Mrs. Mar ion Sanders, right,, a member of the Exeter i’ub- lie School Board, presents the public speaking award to Jane Farrow and Beverly Sturgis, winners of the Home and School Association competition Friday night. Other competitors are buck row, Peter Cowen, Jim Crocker and Keith Lyne; front, Iris Tomlinson, Helen Tr/lor and Janice Hami.lton. —Jack Doerr photo Keep Rental Regulations In Force, Request More Landlord Control Present 2 5-Year Pins To Local Legion Vets Over 3 0 veterans were present­ ed with. 25-year service pins at the Exeter branch Canadian Legion meeting last week. Past presidents Len McKniglit, Bert Borland, Bert Ostland and Fred Darling presented the pins and paid tribute to the members. Those receiving the awards were: Cliff Brintnell, Bill Cutt­ ing, Al£ Collier, Andrew Eastoil, Elmore Harness, Ernie Hatter, Hector Heywood, John Hunter, Norman Hockey, Rufus Ivestle, William Middletoil, Roland Motz, Norman Norry, Ted Pooley, Bill Many Attend Open House Close to 300 persons attended open house at E.D.H.S. Thurs­ day night to witness displays of student’s work and watch teach­ ing methods. Outstanding display was that of the Home Economics Depart­ ment. under Miss Ann Kartushyn. Girls of grades nine and ten modelled skirts, blouses and other clothing they had made during the school year. Ln the classroom, informal and formal table settings were ex­ hibited along with samples of hemstitching, crocheting and a demonstration of sewing machine attachments. The gymnasium program, under 'chairmanship of C. S. Mc­ Naughton, contained athletic ex­ hibitions 'by boys and girls under physical training teachers Glenn Mickle and Loretta Seigner; pic­ tures of agricultural activities around the school by Andrew Dixon; the fashion show, and presentation of awards for French oral competition. Win­ ners were Susan Davis, grade 12, Bruce Cudmore, grade 11; Marilyn Haberer, grade 10 and Sarah Ducharme, grade nine. Other displays included shop work by Mr. W. A, Ness; French competition conducted by Mr. G. C. Koch; language classes by Mr. Cecil Wilson and Principal H. L. Sturgis; mathematics by Mr. Fred Meek; English by Mrs. Stewart; panel discussions on vocational guidance and social studies by Mr. Morley Saunders and. Mr. J. B, Creech; review of the E.D.H.S. board financial statement by Mr. E. Howey; dis­ play of the use of business machines by Mr. Ernest Jones; recommendations on the use of fertilizer by Mr. John Mahon; and lightning rods by Mr. Dixon. Funeral Services Held Foir W. J. Melville The funeral of the late Wil­ liam J Melville, who died at his home in Exeter Thursday of last week: was held Saturday after­ noon from the R. C. Dinney funeral home, conducted by Rev. H. J. Shell. Mr, Melville, who was In his eighty-second year, was born in Fullarton Township, but for more than 50 years had been a resident of Exeter, By trade he was a plumber and tinsmith. For years he was an active member of the I.O.O.F. Surviving besides his widow, the former Alma May Wood, are two daughters, (Margaret) Mrs, Edwin K. Walper, Walkerton, and (Marie) Mrs. John Malcolm, of Sarnia, also two Sisters, Mrs. A. A. Morrison, of Exeter, and Mrs. Arthur Cole of Mount Pleasant. The bearers were Messrs, E. A. Howald, C. Fisher, Walter Cutbush, G. Arthur, Gleason GUI and Frank Harness. Interment was In Elxeter Cemetery. Parker, Maurice Quance, Bill Sims, Fred Wells', John Willis, Joe White and Ralph Hicks. Al­ though not present for the cere­ mony, the following were also honored: Bert Farmer, Earl Guenther, Hubert Jones, Reg. Knight, Tom Pryde, Bert Rivers, Dr. E. S. Steiner, George Steven­ son, Ralph Willis and Jackson Woods. Three new Members, Grant Goodale, Robert Wright and Harry Page were initiated. Eric Sutherland and Andrew Bierling gave a report on the Dominion Convention held in Montreal. Ted Pooley presented a past president’s badge to Fred Dar­ ling. The meeting was held Thurs­ day night, May 29, and Harvey Pfaff presided. Finds 1844 Coin Tom Campbell, of the fourth concession of Usborne, has found an 1844 half penny token pro­ duced by the Bank of Montreal for use in the “Province of On­ tario”. He came upon the ancient coin when cutting grass on his farm. Mr. Campbell has also found a silver ring and an old Queen Victoria coin in the same area. Doctor To Move Here Dr. Fred Morlock, a Crediton boy, son of Mr. Gordon Morlock, has accepted a position as assist­ ant to Dr. J. G. Dunlop and will commence his new duties in Exeter, June 7. He is a graduate of Exeter High School and the University of Western Ontario and has been an interne in Vic­ toria Hospital, London. Miss Meta Salter, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cutbush, Marie and Mr. Bob McInnis visited Mr. and •Mrs. Charlie Salter in Wingham over the weekend. Youthful Dancers, Play Delight Large Audience Eighteen-year-old Jacqui Fort, of St. Marys, a member of the Royal Academy of Dancers, pre­ sented a recital of ballet and tap dancing at the EDHS auditor­ ium Tuesday night. On the same program was an amusing one- act play by members of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority. Dancers ranged in age from three to sixteen years and the recital proved to be a galaxy of music and dance, imaginative and as much fun for the dancers as the audience. The one act play, “A Marriage Has Been Disarranged" by the sorority was an impossible com­ edy about wives on vacation from the cares of home life. They had formed the Wives’ Holiday League which met at Grand Bend at the guest house of Mrs. Bar- low, Vera Mason, to enjoy being away from husbands. Two stalwart members of the league, Lucy Klumpp and Aud­ rey Bently as Ida Sewell and Clarice Holms, kept other wives f r o m worrying about their homes, until a stranger, Ada Dinney came into the home and told a story that showed that all their marriages might not be as solid as they thought. According to the stranger's story, they were married during wartime by a man who confessed in his will that he wasn’t really an ordained minister and there­ fore they weren’t really married since he kept no record of the weddings. The amusing anti-climax comes when the stranger is seen talking to the husband of one of the women on the phone, telling him how the story went over* with the wives, and making sure she is well paid for her part in the farce, Then the women are all seen hurriedly leaving to go back to their homes. Other wives In the cast were June Hayter as Elsie Freeman, Bernice Cann as Adelaide Holt and Donna. Jones as Mildred Sykes. Maida Richards played the part of Gladys, the maid. The play was directed by Gwen Whilsmith. Mrs. E. Nixon played piano selections during the intermis­ sion between the play and the recital. A colorful salute to the Queen began the dance recital, when close to 30 pupils, dressed in red, white and blue costumes tap danced to a drill routine in front of the Union Jack. A line of tots, all under five, sang and danced to ‘Lillee Blue Gown" and captured the hearts of the audience with their free use of the dance steps they had been taught. A cabaret scene showed the more intricate steps of Miss Fort’s tap dance pupils. All in gay costumes, they took the parts of patrons, waitresses and performers in a cabaret. Most outstanding was a tango done by two of the senior members of the class. A great store of imagination was displayed in choreography costumes and acting when the smallest pupils, each dressed as a character from Mother Goose stories, came out of a large book at the back of the stage. The children played the parts as if they were in an ordinary, every­ day play session at home. Miss Fort and Earl Krual of the Canadian National Ballet Company danced to an excerpt from Gershwin’s “An American in Paris” in a street scene. In contrast, a solo by Miss Fort entitled “Polka” showed the young teacher’s versitality and originality in dance mood. Four of the older pupils danced as tumblers and did acro­ batics to a quick-tempoed piece of music which gave them an opportunity to combine ballet witli a rollicking interpretation of the music. The old story, “The Emperor’s New Clothes” was staged in ballet form and was much en­ joyed by the audience. Five girls in a number entitled “Powder Puffs” gave the audience a chance to see more of the toe work done in the ballet classes. A waltz, last on the program, was done by the senior class to music from det Rosencavalier. It showed smoothness of per­ formance as well as suitability of dance steps alid costumes. Miss Fort explained after the recital that all costumes were designed by herself and made by parents of the children. Most of the choreography is her own too as well as the ideas through which the year’s work of the pupils is presented. She explained that part of the curriculum of the small children is to sing nursery thymes. She teaches them the proper steps, “and then,” she said, "they do Wliat they want with them.” She has been teaching dancing since she was 15. Born in Sim­ coe, Ont., she moved with lief family to St. Marys four years ago. “It was not until then that I studied seriously,” she said, although I have danced off and on since I was five." * Her teacher at present is Ber­ nice Harper of London and she studied with the Canadian Na­ tional Ballet Company during the summer last year. Miss Fort has expressed the desire to set up a studio in Exeter next year. Take TB X-Rays In Mobile Van In a big blue and white bus marked “Department of Health” and parked on the north side of the town hall is well over $35,- 000 worth of equipment waiting I as painless precaution for citi-1 zens of Exeter against the dread­ ed T.B. | The mobile X-ray unit looks portentous but as people emerge from the steps after a few sec­ onds of standing in front of a little square of red coloured glass, they wonder why they hesitated at going down to be X-rayed. | Only 400 X-Rayed By early Wednesday after­ noon, records showed that only 400 of Exeter's citizens had tak­ en advantage of the free service. Technicians, R, Guthrey and G. Bowering of Toronto have been having an easy time of it after being used to handling as many in an afternoon. Some 35 ladies of the town have volunteered their help in registering the peo­ ple at the ‘town hall before X- rays are taken. Last chance for people of the town to have X-rays taken will be Thursday afternoon between 2 and 5 p.m. and it is hoped that many more will go to the unit to help make sure that the town is free of T.B. If abnormalties show up in X-rays, citizens will be notified within the next few weeks and there will be no further charge for any research into possible T.B. cases. born Freak Pig Walks On Five Feet A five footed pig was recently on the farm of Gordon Ratz, Stephen Township. The animal has two feet on one of the front legs and an extra on one of the hind legs. Mr. Ratz says that the uses the extra foot as well the natural one in walking. toe pigas Reaches Ninety Years Mrs. William Mitchell hrated her ninetieth birthday on Wednesday, May 28 when she received greetings from friends and relatives. Mrs. chell has eight grandchildren, children and grandchildren, fairly good health. cele- many Mit- children, 54 6 8 great grand- four great-great She is enjoying Town council voted against de-1 However, control of rentals Monday night’regulation but recommended to the prov- lince that landlords be given | more control over rental of their property. The municipal resolution said “there is no immediate need for decontrol of rentals in this com­ munity but the present rental control law would be improved if the landlord was enabled to secure possession of his propertyI more readily than at present ■whether he wishes possession for the purpose of sale, re-rental oi* j his own use. It is felt that the flack of control of possession by the landlord discourages the building of houses and apart­ ments for rental purposes.” Although the council was ap­ proached by two landlords ask­ ing for release from provincial > regulations, council felt there! was not sufficient agitation to | warrant action. I Magistrate Reserves Decisions As Technical Point Argued Magistrate Dudley served decision on Tuesday to consider ment of John M. London lawyer, that ate charges were same information. Mr. McTaggart client, Mrs. Mae London, was charged with offenses in the wording of information: “driving without due care and attention or with­ out reasonable consideration for other persons using the high­ way”. Holmes re- two cases the argu- McTaggart, two separ- laid on the contended McGeocli, his of two the RECEIVES B.A. — Elmer Camp­ bell, son of Mr. and Mrs, Percy Campbell of Hay, recently re­ ceived his Bachelor of Arts de­ gree at the University of West­ ern Ontario. He .graduated from the School of Business Adminis­ tration with honors. High Teachers Accept Offer All teachers of the Exeter Dis­ trict High School staff have accepted their position for an­ other year. They will receive a $200 bonus next year, based upon the cost of living index. The bonus is effective until June. 19 53, at which time a per­ manent cost of living clause takes effect. The board met Tuesday night and discussed the arrangements. A donation of $100 was grant­ ed to the South Huron Musical Festival. Two requisitions, for new sew­ ing machines in the Home Econo­ mies department, and for cup­ boards in the shop, were tabled for estimates. The coal contract was award­ ed to Imperialle Fuels Limited, of London, at a price of $12.50 per ton. Principal H. L. Sturgis and Agriculture teacher Andrew Dixon presented reports. The board will take advantage of a $3.00 per pupil grant from the Department of Education to purchase text books. The next meeting will be held late in June. Large Attendance At Music Service James Street United Church was filled for the Sunday eve­ ning musical service sponsored by the Women’s Association of the church. The program featured songs by the Huronia Male Chorus and the Exeter District High School Glee Club. Solos were sung by Allen Elston, Harry Hern, Harry Hoffman and Helen Shapton. A boys’ octette and a men’s octette both sang a number and an ensemble composed of high school students were featured in one song. A duet was sung by Ron Heimrich and John Haberer and Rev. JI. Snell delivered a short message. Students Write Exams Lower school students at E.D.­ H.S. will start writing their final exams next Tuesday and con­ tinue for the rest of the week. Upper school students begin de­ par tmentals on Wednesday. Local Lawn Bowlers Hold First Jitney The Exeter Lawn Bowling Club got off to a good start on Wednesday when a mixed jitney was held with twelve rinks par­ ticipating. Two games were play­ ed in the afternoon and one in the evening. Luncheon was served by the ladies. The winners were Mrs. G. Wright, Mrs. Ryckman and K. Hockey, skip, with three wins plus 12; Mrs. II. C. Rivers, Geo. Wright and Ulric Snell, two wins plus 16; Mrs. M. Mode, R. Hicks and Andy Snelgrove with two wins plus 10. “Pop" Watson was the lucky winner of a box of chocolates which he shared Witlx tho win­ ners. they did feel the restricting landlords ’from evicting tenants because of I I.{personal objection, or because I they wished to sell the property was too stringent and was dis­ suading people from building 'houses or apartments for rent. j Proceed With Drains The drainage committee of {council reported their intention ,of proceeding with the following ' (drains: Main Street from Simcoe J to Snell Bros, (estimated cost i$ 2,500;; Mill Street and Uarling | ($1,700); Senior Street from ’Sanders to Gidley ($1,900). ! A $50 grant to the South ; Huron Musical Festival was ap- I proved and the half payment, {$250, of the band grant was {authorized. } Permission was given Exeter | Kinsmen to erect an overhead {banner advertising Dominion Day and to RCAF Station Clinton to drop leaflets for Air Force Day, June 14. A by-law to name the local arena “Exeter Memorial Arena" was passed to facilitate the ap­ proval of the Ontario Municipal Board of the debenture by-law. The parks committee were authorized to order three tables for Riverview Park and to se­ cure prices for agreed that a direction of the be prepared. The streets committee report­ ed that gravelling and grading was proceeding and that the lay­ ing of calcium would be done as soon as possible. Building permits were granted to Robert Southcott, for a porch; and J. B. Creech, enlarging basement. He said someone could drive “without due care and atten- same time considera- due care tion” and not at the “without reasonable tion for others”. Mrs. McGeocli was connection with an the intersection of Highways No. 4 and 83 on April 30 when her car struck a Canadian Canners pickup truck. E. D. Bell, Q.C., entered the same argument for his client, James Glavin, of Centralia, who was charged with a similar of­ fence. Glavin was involved in an accident at the intersection of the Middlesex boundary road and No. 4 Highway. John Giancola, of North York Township, was fined $10 and costs for failing to report an ac­ cident. William victed of fined $10 volved in corner on and Mrs. Wray Sweitzer of Dash­ wood fered charged in accident at I D. Shipway was con- careless driving and and costs. He was in- an accident at Khiva May 4 in which Mr. and son Ronald, 6, injuries. suf­ and Mrs. Tom NixMr. family, of Eaton, Colorado, overnight guests of Mr. Mrs. S. B. Taylor. and were and privies. It was sign indicating community park Farewell Party Held For Bell Operators Mrs. Don O’Donnell and Mrs. Dale Maidens were guest of honor at a farewell party given by the Bell Telephone staff at home of Miss Willa Hunter day night. Mrs. Maidens left the Tuesday. She will join her band at Trenton and Mrs. O’Don- nel will be leaving next week. The 16 girls presented the pair with a coffee table and a large wall mirror. the Mon­ staff hus- Name Usborne Canvassers To Boost $20,000 Total At a meeting of Usborne coun­ cil in the township hall Friday evening plans were made for a complete canvass of the town­ ship for the South Huron Dis­ trict Hospital. The canvass will start next Monday, to be completed by Fri­ day, June 13. Usborne has al­ ready subscribed approximately $20,000 and it is hoped the rate­ payers will considerably, aug­ ment this amount in the forth­ coming canvass. The following canvassers have been appointed by the council. Residents are asked to be gene­ rous when they call. Chairman, Garnet Hicks; Wellington Brock, Jim Miller, Ross Marshall, Ross Francis, Newton Clarke, Aimer Stewart, William Snow, Kenneth Johns, Harold Taylor, Earl Whiting, Clarence Down, Oscar Tuckey, Elgin Roweliffe, William Ether- ington, Bev. Morgan, Theron Creery, William Johns, Horace Delbridge and Ed. Alexander. Anyone missed in the canvass should contact one of the above. Biddulph Drive A meeting will be held at S.S. 9. Biddulph next Tuesday eve­ ning to discuss the canvass in that district. Elmer D. Bell, Q.C., chairman of the Associa­ tion, will outline the organiza­ tion. FEEDER WINNERS —- Harold Elder, right, of R.R. 2, Hensail,, won the Hensall Stock Show feeder calf club championship last Friday With his beast which gained 410 pounds since. November. He also got top price of 81 cents at the auction. Second prizte winner was John McGregor, R.R. 2, Nippon, and third was Al Hoggarth, also of R.R. 2, Kippen, left —Jack Doerr, Bxefeer