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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1953-01-08, Page 2fl P*B« &THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER* ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 8, 1953 This journal shall always fight for progress, reform and publip wolfpre, never be afraid to, at­ tack wrong, never belong to any political party, never be satisfied with merely printing news, THE 'LOWING' HERD Jottings By J.M.S. THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY §, 1953 This Is The Month L " Let’s Pull Together Highlights Of 1952 The past year marked more progress in this district. Many improvements, addi­ tions and changes were made, mostly to advantage. In some ways, 1952 produced greater benefits than ever before; in others, re­ turns were lesser but far from discourag­ ing. The municipalities continued to im­ prove their services by sound methods — usually according to a far-sighted plan, and, for the most part, without accruing a burdensome debt. Although farm prices dropped and farmers suffered crop setbacks, the agri­ culture industry was still optimistic. This, in turn, prompted considerable expansion among produce handlers and retail sellers. The farmers themselves took gradual steps toward stronger organizations and sought methods of controlling fluctuating market prices and production. In review, let's note a few of the sig­ nificant developments that occurred in 1953. District Progress The most significant addition, as far as the district is concerned, is the construc­ tion of the South Huron Hospital. Few will ever realize the immense amount of work expended by community-spirited volunteers to make the building possible. Many will wonder at the remarkable spirit and enter­ prise that built it. All will be proud of it when it opens early in 1953. It was announced that the Dashwood road will be paved. The district night school offered many entertaining and instructional courses to adults, and hundreds took advantage of the opportunity. The Huron Tuberculosis Association conducted mass X-ray to protect residents from the dread disease. The County approved plans for a $300,000 addition to the Huron County Home; new road machinery was*1 purchased. A district women’s ‘ auxiliary was or­ ganized to assist the hospital. The Huronia Male Chorus enjoyed an­ other successful year. The district high school enjoyed an eventful year, captured some W.O.S.S.A. sports championships and improved its aca­ demic standing. Exeter Grows Exeter grew, only slightly in popula­ tion, but considerably in construction. The official*assessment figures show a $500,000 gain but this does not record all of the building. Many firms, expanded, redecorated, or constructed new quarters. Several new busi­ nesses were established. Many new homes Were constructed. The arena was renovated and artificial ice installed, prompting a revival of winter sports, A pension plan was made available to employees of the town. Under the recreation council, Saturday morning recreation classes during the. win­ ter, a summer playground, Sunday evening concerts and other activities were organ­ ized and were successful. The Lions, Legion, O.E.S., Rebekahs, Sorority and other organizations succeeded in raising substantial sums for the hospital. The town again had a holiday attrac­ tion—the Kin Dominion Day Celebration. Preliminary plans were made to im­ prove Riverview Park and construct • a swimming pool at the dam. The Bell Telephone installed a new system, relieving users of the bothersome crank. . New drains Were constructed; roads were improved. Other Municipalities Improve Hensail purchased a new fire engine; experienced considerable construction; im­ proved its services. Inside of one month, the South Huron Hospital will accept its first patient. This bgautiful, modern building will open its doors to serve the sick of the com­ munity. That will be a historic and happy event for the community. It will mark an­ other major achievement. BUT Will it open its doors free of debt, or will it be burdened with a deficit before it starts ? The answer to that question remains with the people of South Huron. While we rejoice in the thoughts of the new hospital, let us not forget that we still have a financial responsibility towards it. About $20,000 must be raised before it can be paid for. “Let’s Make January ‘Finish The Hos­ pital’ Month.” It won’t be a big task if all hands pull together — if everyone donates an extra sum, whatever he can afford. To­ gether the load will be light. Left to a few it is a staggering burden. Everybody pull! Send your donation to the South Hur­ on Hospital Association, C. E, Shaw, Act­ ing Treasurer, Exeter. * * * * New Year’s Wishes ■ This may be late, but it’s the first op­ portunity to make requests for the New Year.* For Exeter, an industrial commission, town plan, parking space, winning inter­ mediate hockey and baseball teams, recrea­ tion for older folks, Boy Scouts, active merchants’ organization, improvements to Riverview Park ^(remember the petition?). For S.H.D.H.S. and Exeter Public School, economical additions. For Grand Bend, a new assessment, and a public park. For Ausable Authority, provincial help and action to develop pinery park. For adults in the district, another night school in ’53-’54. For farmers, ^tter prices and stronger organizations. For Usborne and Hay, redecoration of township halls. For South Huron Hospital Association, profitable operation, For Hensall, more industry. For Stephen, better roads. For the district, less traffic accidents. FOR EVERYONE — HEALTH AND HAPPINESS! * * * * Note And Comment Municipalities struggling to retain or lower their present tax rate will find the increased Huron County levy of one mill a difficult burden. ■» # « * Amateur weather prophets, who pre­ dict winter by the spots on the neck of the Christmas goose, say there won’t be too much snow this season. * «- * * Congratulations to all those who were elected to municipal office this year. Al­ most all municipalities in this district re­ elected their councils for another year, which speaks well of the work being done. Usborne built new bridges, drains; junior farmers painted and named mail boxes; school children visited Ottawa. Stephen redecorated its township hall; received grants in Hen of taxes on airports; constructed drains; improved roads. Hay continued its bridge and road pro­ gram and lakefront organization; improved its telephone system. Grand Bend enjoyed another good summer season; continued to promote its attractions and control rowdyism; planned a $50,000 addition to the public school. Lucan installed artificial ice and con­ tinued to Work on its exemplary commun­ ity centre; its reeve, Harold Corbett, was elected warden of the county. And there were many other achieve­ ments, large and small, that kept the dist­ rict among the best. Sfje Exeter Times Established 1B7& Amalgamated 1024 Advocate Establishes 1881 • Published Each Thursday Morning ait Exeter* Ontario An Independent Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of the Town of Exeter and District Authorized. Sai Second Class Mall, Post Office Department, Ottawa Member of the Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association Member Of the Ontario-Quebec Division Of the CWNA Member Of the Audit Bureau of Circulation Paid-in-Advance Circulation as of March, 1952 <*— 2,534 Canada, in advatftj >■ JJDlt Bureau JRCUtATia SUBSCRIPTION IUTES 83.00 A year United States, in advance, $4.00 a year Single Copies Eacli a*.a.Publishers,*Robert Southcott ........ The Reader Comments fetters to the editor pMlilished hereunder represent the views of individual persons., We invite our renders to make use of this column, Goderich, Ontario, December 19, 1952. Exeter Times-Advocat.e, Exeter, Ontario. Gentlemen: The Huron County Board of Health and members of the staff of the Huron County Health Unit wish to congratulate you on the very fine "Safety Campaign" conducted by your paper in 1952. The Board were very happy to learn that your outstanding cam­ paign had been recognized to the extent of your winning the prize. Yours truly, A. H. Erskine, ,,Secretary, Huron County Health Unit. * * * * Toronto 2, Dec. 16, 1952. Mr. Donald Southcott, Editor, The Times-Advocate, Exeter, Ontario. Dear Mr. Southcott: I have just received ‘word about Traffic Safety Awards to" The Times-Advocate for cam­ paign carried on by your publica­ tion during the past summer. I understand that Mr. A. Camp­ bell, chairman of the All-Canada Insurance Federation’s public re­ lations committee, wrote you that "the scope and overall ex­ cellence" of your campaign has set a high standard for news­ paper campaigns of any sort. I am sure, Mr. Southcott, that the Town of Exeter ‘and people of Huron and Middlesex Counties which your newspaper serves will be proud of your achievement, a double one, in which you won both Ontario and National hon­ ors. I wish, most earnestly, to associate inyself with all of them in offering heart-felt congratula­ tions to you, to your ably-edited newspaper, and the community. As you may know, efforts to reduce accidents on the high­ ways, urban streets and munici­ pal roads of Ontario are and have been one of my chief con­ cerns as Minister of Highways. This was so some years before my own traffic accident in Nov­ ember 1951. That misfortune en­ ables me to have a fellow-felling with all who suffer injuries in accidents which, for the most part, can be avoided by honest practice of the holy rule which bids us do for others what we would like to have done for our­ selves. The fact . that The Times- Advocate has won a significant and substantial award for a traf­ fic safety campaign encourages me and, I am sure, It will en­ courage all others hoping to find means of reducing the trag­ ic price we are paying for mod­ ern transportation and all the benefits it confers. The honor that has come to your newspaper will enhance the prestige of weekly newspapers throughout Ontario 'and, indeed, Canada; and that, I believe, is something that means a very great deal to the strengthening and even pre­ servation of our best democratic ideals. Believe me, Mr. Southcott, Faithfully yours, Geo. H. Doucett, Minister of Highways. .. and my psychiatrioc that my claustrophobia is completely cured too." Everyone Should Have Civic Pride “Exeter is a pretty hard place to beat,” a visitor to our town remarked on Bunday. “When completed, Exeter will have one of the finesjt smaller hospitals in the province of Ontario," was another expression we heard the same day. “Exeter has a fine class of citizens," was another statement made just a few days ■ago by a former citizen. All of us have, or should have, mbre or less of a civic pride and could reasonably be excused for doing a little boasting. But when expressions such as the above come from visitors, they fall pleasantly on the ear and are worthy of some reflection. What is it that makes a town a desirable place in which to live? It is a friendly atmosphere and a desire to promote anything and everything that will tend to make life more comfortable, more pleasant by providing the, things that necessarily go to fill up a well-rounded life. And secondly it is because of men like our retiring Chief Nor­ ry. Remember the story of Abou Ben Adam. “Count me as one who loves his fellow man." Chief Norry came into the office last week and stated that we had him “all over the paper”. We wouldn't want to set Mr. Norry up as a saint, but he has many good qualities. If you get Jack reminiscing he can tell you some interesting'stories. The following were off the record and were not intended for publication but might have a little bearing on why Exeter has been a little freer of crime than otherwise might have ’been. In the days of the depression the “knights of the road" were quite numerous and at times Chief would have as many as six to ten as his guests at. the town ball, We would have them call at the office to get seme old papers so sleep on. Mr. Norry at ojie time purchased as much as a quarter of beef, some potatoes and vegetables and made provi­ sion for the men to do their own cooking. He knew their names and remembered them. On one occasion when a lad arrived in town the Chief accost­ ed him in no angelic voice: "What are you .doing in town? Why aren't you working?” and then later “Have you got any money?" "No” replied the lad. "What are you going to do?" asked the Chief. “I guess I’ll go to one of the ministers, they’ll usually give me something" said the lad. "You're not going to any ministers in this town, they have too many dang birds like you calling on them" said Mr. Norry. Mr. Norry put his hand in his pocket, gave him some change, and the lad went out and came back with a loaf of bread and some milk. It wasn't many weeks before the lad was back again and asked the Chief if he could call on the ministers this time. "You certainly can’t" was the answer. Another story the Chief told that was not for publication. Some of our readers will remem­ ber when the Bank of Montreal owned the building now used by the Public Utilities. Mr. Woods, the manager, lived above the bank, and one night, someone entered the building, stole quiet­ ly up the’ stairs and rifled Mr. Woods’ pants’ pockets, securing two dollars. Mr. Woods was aroused and immediately phoned for Mr. Norry who was soon on the scene. After looking around the premises the Chief went to the Town Hall where about six transients were sleeping. “J woke them all up, went through their clothes, felt the stockings to see if any of them were .wet as the robber had entered the building in his stocking feet" said Mr. Norry, “What’s the the trouble, Chief?," asked one of the men and they were then told what had happened. One of them replied: “I'll vouch for the boys, Chief, none of them have been out. There isn't a man on the road that would do that to you Chief," “I’ll likely get heck for tell­ ing this, but I think it is worth telling. The Christmas mail brought pleasant memories of friends whom we have not heard from since last Christmas. As I opened the cards they brought back memories of other days and started a chain of thoughts that were pleasant to recall. I have often thought the same about our newspaper. To the many readers away from home, the Sight of even a single name starts them again living in the past and how one thought leads to another. Send along the names of your visitors, It may recall pleasant memories to those who read about them. * * * * In order that our staff would enjoy the holiday season we de­ cided not to publish a paper at New Years. This decision was made after a great deal of con­ sideration on our part. We were sorry to disappoint our readers and we do appreciate the consideration of many who called at'the office. Christmas Visitors Around Town iHtiifiiiiiiHiiiiititiiiiifiiiiiiiiiiiiifiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiifiiiiiiiiiii As fhe "TIMES" Go By iililfitiMiiiHiiiiiiiiitiiittiitiitluiiilltiiiiitiiiiaillitiiiiiiiiHiniiiiiiitiiif a SO YEARS AGO Interesting items gleaned from advertisements in December 25, 1902, copy of The Exeter Times: Poplestone and Gardiner offered men’s black beaver ' overcoats, reduced from $12.50 to $9.50; cheviot and frieze overcoats, Velvet collars, reduced from $8- .50 to $7.00. From the grocery Store of T. G. I-Iarlton, Maple Leaf salmon two cans for 25large tin of pork and beans 8$. 25 YEARS AGO On December 24 at the manse of Thames Road United Church, Elizabeth Irene, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Hamilton, was married to Nelson J. Hunkin, son of ML and Mrs. Thomas Hunkin. The Rev. G. M. Chidley performed the ceremony, W. D. Sanders and C. B. Snell will Contest the reevaship of Exeter for the fifth time oft January 2. 15 YEARS AGO T W. D. Sanders and J. Hern will contest the reeveship of Exeter. A shuffleboard club was or­ ganized with E. C. Harvey, presi­ dent, Mrs. W. G. Medd, vice- president, and Andrew- Camp­ bell, secretary-treasurer. W. H. Pollen was installed W.P* of Lebanon Forest Lodge, A.F. and A.M. IO YEARS AGO Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Francis, Exeter, celebrated their golden anniversary at their home on December 2$. Mrs. Francis was the former Agnes Lillian Harri- sori, of RogerVille. Their three daughters, Mrs. Wilfred Shap- tbn, > Stephen; Mrs. Manford Bell­ ing, Detroit, and Mrs. Andrew Hamilton, Exeter, and their fam­ ilies were present for the cele­ bration. Official confirmation Was re* ceived by Mr, James Anderson, Usborne, of the death of his son, P/O Henry Gordon Ander­ son. He Is presumed to have lost his life February 12, while at­ tached t 6 'the fa m 6 us’ A1I- . Canadian Bomber Command Of W. Bristol, (In Exeter for Chrismas) Miss Margaret M. Campbell, of London, and Elmer A. Campbell, Toronto, with Mr. and Mrs. Percy Campbell. Boxing day guests of Mr. and*' Mrs. Jack Doerr were Mr. Ian Raeburn-Gibson, of Waterloo College, and Dr. and Mrs. W, A. Walker and family, of Hanover. Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Long and children, of Royl Oak, Mich., and Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Wuerth, of London, with Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Wuerth. -» Dr. and Mrs. C. D. Richardson and daughter Barbara, of Sarnia, with Mr. and Mrs. F. A. May. Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Martin, of Simcoe; Miss Mary Martin, Lon­ don; Miss Margaret Martin, of Kingston, and George Martin, of Toronto, with Mayor and Mrs. W. G. Cochrane. Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Hoag and family, of Oshawa, and Mr. Fred Ford, of Toronto, with Mrs. W. J. Ford. Capt. and Mrs. Robert Hoff, of Pittsburgh, Pa., with Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Wilson and family. Miss Joan Hopper and Miss Marguerite Simone Allanick, Uni­ versity of Toronto, with Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Hopper and Pat Mr. and Mrs. Jack Taylor, of St. Clair Shores; Mrs. Alice Holtzmann, Pontiac, Mich; Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Dearing, Norma and Mervin, of Sarnia, and Mr. Tom Harrison with Mr. and Mrs. Erank Taylor and family. Mr. ajid Mrs. L. G. Lawrence, of Peterboro, with Mr. and Mrs. W. I-I. Pollen. Mr. and Mrs. Lou Bailey and Susan, of Seaforth, and Mr. and Mrs. £. T. Bailey, London, with Mr.’ and Mrs. Ralph Bailey. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Pringle and children, of St. Catherines, with Mr. and Mi’s. R. S. Hicks. Miss Wanda Smith, Toronto, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith,Mr. and Mrs. Murray Moore, SUhdra and Joanne, of Toronto, with Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Moore and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith. Miss Leona Alderson, Paris and Bruce Alderson, of Parkhill, with 1heir grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. T. Collingwood. Mrs. Jordan, of London, with Mrs. Martha Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Wein, Mr. and Mrs. Bill McKee and Mrs. Florence Gould, with Mr. and Mrs. Howard Trttemner. iMr. and Mrs. Amos Warwick, Gary and Terry Lee, Port Huron, with Mr. and Mrs. Clark Fisher. Miss Maxine Parsons with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Lloyd Par­ sons. t Mr. Sidney West, of Ottawa, with his mother, Mrs. Sid West. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Alderson and Mabel, of Thedford, and Mr. Grant Collingwood, of Toronto, With Mr, and Mrs. T. Colling­ wood. 'Mr. and Mrs. Jack Robertson, of Galt; Harold Walper, Mrs. Mary Walper, Allen Walper and Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Becker, all of Grand Bend, with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Taylor, of Sarnia, With Mr. and Mrs. Hector Taylor. Miss Gertrude Kent and Miss Marie Stanley, of London, were Boxing Bay guests. Mr. ahd Mfs. ROg, Ford and family, of St. Catherines; Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Ford and family of Walkerton; Mt. and Mrs. Arnold Ford, Exeter, with Mr, and Mrs. Fred Ford and Mr. and MrS. Bill Ford, Mr, and Mrs, Gordon May ahd daughter Vicki, of Hamilton, with Mr, and Mrs. William May. Mr, and Mrs, Harry Leonard and Linda, of Bright, with Mr. E. Sims and Miss A. Cutting, Mrs. Marjorie Tompkins and son Howard and Mr. Laverne Wickle,' of St, MaTys, were Boxing Day guests. Mr, and Mrs, Carl Maiers and family, of Dashwood; Mr. and Mrs. E. Coombes and Mr. E. Coombes Sr., of J-Iay; Mr. and Mrs. John Cairnie and children, of Centralia with Mr. and Mrs. William Cutting. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ford and sons . Perry • and Gerry, of Brantford, with Mrs. Frank Brierly and Mr. and Mrs. Hilton Ford. Mr. Neil Jones, Toronto, witli his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. I-I. Jones, for Christmas and New Years. Mr. and Mi’s. William Craw­ ford and daughters, of Belmont, and ’Mr. and Mrs. Ken .Beattie and children, of London, with Mr. and Mrs, A* J* Penhale' and Grace. LAC Bob Maclnnis, of St. John, P.Q.; Miss Shirley Mac- Innes, of .Peterboro; O.P.P. Chas. Salter, Mrs. Salter and Jane, of Wingham; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reeves and three children, of Seaforth, with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cutbush and family. Mr. Leonard Hawkins, of An­ derson, with Mr. and Mrs. Mau­rice Quance. ' iMr. and Mrs. Jack Hennessey, of Harrow, with Mr. ’and Mrs. Leo Hennessey. Rev. and Mrs. R. E. Southcott, Jack and Jim, of Oil City, and Mr. Frank Southcott, London, with Miss Stella Southcott. IMr. and Mrs. Donald Link and •Diane, of Aylmer, and Glen Bell­ ing, of London, with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Belling and family, AH spent Christmas day with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hodgins, of Denfield. Mrs. Loretta Hicks, Mr. Stan­ ley Hicks, Mrs. John Essery, of Centralia, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hall and Stephen, of To­ ronto, with Mr, and Mrs. J. B. Creech. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil O’Brien and Francis, of Toronto, and Miss Lee Knight, Saskatoon, wit Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dobbs and family. Miss Marguerite Pickard and Miss Elizabeth Gladman, of Ham­ ilton, and Mr. and *Mrs. Wilfred Waddell, of Guelph, with Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Pickard. (Away for Chrismas) Mr. and Mrg, Jack Doerr and family with Mr. and Mrs; I-I. W. Doerr, Mitchell. Mrs. D. A. Anderson with her daughter in Fort Wayne, Ind. Mr. Andrew Dougall, of No, 4 highway, and Mr. J. H. Dougall, of Ingersoll, with the latter’s son, J. H. Dougall and family, of Charlottetown, P.E.I.Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Lindenfield with Mr. and Mrs. N. Floody and family, of Windsor. Mr. and Mrs. George Jacques with Mr.’ and Mrs. Jim Francis, of Tavistock. Miss Jane Francis returned with them. Mr._ and Mrs. W. J. Thompson and Donald with Mr. and Mrs. Eli Christie, of London. Mrs. Myrtle Hunter and her mother, Mrs. Rachel Sims, with Mr. and Mrs. Murray Neil and Bev., of Crediton. ’ Mr. and Mrs. Vyrne Weido and son Larry and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Weido and family spent Christmas with their mother, Mrs. Laura Weido, of z Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Buswell and family spent Christmas with Rev. and Mrs. C- Howard Dentall in Toronto. Dr. and Mi’s. H. H. Cowen and family spent Christmas with Mrs. Mabie Cowen, of Hanover. Neil Widmeyer returned with them to visit Peter for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Wein and Douglas spent Christmas with Mrs. Godfrey Wein, of Crediton. • Mr. and Mrs. John Luxton, Mr. James Grieve, of town; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Luxton and daughters, of St, Thomas; Bill Luxton, London, and Miss Ruby Wood, of Ridgetown, with Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Luxton and fam­ ily, of Mitchell. Mr. W. W. Taman spent the liolida yseason with relatives in Listowel, Burlington and Toron­ to. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Sheein, of Detroit, visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Brady and family. Miss Margaret Culbert, Lucan, spent the weekend with Mr. George Walker. Mr. Alvin Grube, of Mitchell, spent the _ weekend with his cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Treibner. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Trftem- ner and Ronnie spent Friday in Belmont. Mr. and- Mrs. J. A. Stead, of Thorold, are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Wurm and other relatives. Mrs. Jack Reynolds and daugh­ ter Susan, London, spent several days with Dr. and Mrs. H. H. Cowen. HUBERT