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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1953-04-30, Page 1Eighty-First Year Town Purchases Land For Riverview Park Exeter council completed ne­ gotiations Wednesday to purchase two parcels of land around the river. The land will be used, in connection with the proposed beautification of Riverview Park. About one-third of an acre northeast of the dam was pur­ chased from G. J. Dow for $100. One and one-eighth acres of the riverbed above the highway bridge was bought from A. J. McICerral for $150. The town will be required to erect and maintain fences around the properties, Council park committee is com­ posed of Reeve Ted Pooley, Deputy-Reeve Bill McKenzie and Councillor Ralph Bailey.- The committee plans to dredge the reservoir above the pond to make is serviceable mi ng. This project has over by the Ausable servation Authority. The commit­ tee is looking for a buyer to purchase the 9,400 cubic yards of silt which will be removed. An OAC testing classed the silt as the best type of topsoil. Part of the plan is to cut away the ugly underbrush around the for swim­ .been taken River Con- Legion Endorses Floor Project Exeter branch of the Canadian Legion endorsed the arena floor project at a meeting last Thurs­ day. Legion members voted to sup­ port the campaign to raise funds for the floor .along with other, organizations in the town. They also decided to sponsor the local intermediate baseball team. Two new members, Ted Elliot, and H. W. Kelson, were initiated into the branch. Vern Heywood, president, was chairman for the meeting. dam and landscape the area be­ tween the bridge and the dam. Riverview Park will be cleaned up to make it serviceable for picnics. Set Date For Liquor Vote The Ontario Liquor Control Board has set June 25 as the date when Grand Bend residents will vote on the question of legalizing the sale of beer and liquor. Voters will decide on whether they wish establishment of a cocktail bar, serving of beer with meals in licensed premises, and opening of a liquor store. The date was set after the Board received a petition bear­ ing more -than the required number of signatures to request a vote. Exeter Lions Visit Lucan The Exeter Lions Club paid a friendly visit to the Lucan Club Friday evening. Luncheon was served in the basement of Holy Trinity Church. A sing-song was led by E. D, Bell, Three new members joined the Lucan club and were initiated with Fred Darling as master of ceremonies. In a series of draws for prizes B, W. Tuckey held three lucky winners. The highlight of the evening was the visit of the District* De­ puty Governor, Ray Dennis, of London, who gave an interesting address on “Faith." We must have faith in the things we stand for. Faith in our country, in our municipalities, in our businesses and in ourselves. Without faith life would be a failure. Mr. Den­ nis presented the new members with their Lions pins. The meeting was presided over by the two presidents, Mel. Cul- bert, of Lucan, and A. J. Sweit­ zer, of Exeter. About 45 present from Exeter. were THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 30, 1953 price Per Copy 7^ Francistown Residents Organize Red Cross Drive The Exeter Branch of the Red Cross has surrendered its charter and the work of this organization now comes under the London Area Branch. Mr, John Ander­ son, of London, was in town on Tuesday making arrangements for the forthcoming drive for Red Cross funds which he hopes will be sponsored locally. The Exeter society have turned over their loan cupboard to London and it is still available if need­ ed. Thieves Take $20 Thieves broke into South End Service Station Sunday night and stole about $20 from the safe. They entered the through the Russ -and proprietors. Constable gated. back door. Chuck Snell Reg Taylor building are the investi- Residents of the north end of Exeter—“Francistown"—are cam­ paigning to construct a play­ ground for the children in that area. Canvassers have been active during raised park. The chase Street diamond, horseshoe court, swings, sandbox and teeter-totters. Although the campaign has not reached its objective yet, citizens feel confident it will go over the top. They have already decided on a name for the playground— “Queen’s Park". Highway Dangerous Jack Cutting is president of the playground committee. Miss Irene Beaupre is secretary-treas­ urer. Miss Beaupre said.the citizens wanted the park because it is the past week and over $200 towards have the pur- William and construct a baseball committee three lots plans to on too dangerous for children to cross the bridge at the highway to go to Riverview Park. She cited numerous incidents where children had been injured by speeding motorists.. Meet Friday Night Chairman of the canvassing committee is Mrs. Kenneth We­ ber. Members of her committee are Mrs. Harold Harness, Mrs. Carl Stire, Mrs. Harold Beaver, Mrs. William Horney, Mrs. L. V. Hogarth, Mrs. W. Edwards, Mrs. Gerald Wurm and Mrs. Joe maert. Plans for the park were at a meeting Wednesday A public meeting has called for Friday night at 8 p.m. in Mather Bros, garage. In charge of the construction at the park are Harold Harness, Norman Hackney, Carl Stire and Bill Elliott. There are nearly 100 public school children living in the area. ( Blora- made night, been Ratepayers in the Shipka area of Stephen Township have voted to secede from the township school area. Their petition has been sent to the council and will be considered at its meeting on Tuesday, Citizens in the school section voted 33-15 to break away from the area after a meeting last week. Residents claim the school has not been kept in good repair. Public school inspector G. G. Gardiner and members of the school area board attempted to dissuade the section from with­ drawing. The board said it plan­ ned to make extensive improve­ ments to future. Arthur er of the original areas in move is a backward one. area is an improvement over the individual school administration and had resulted in higher edu­ cational standards." He said the area board has been able to pro­ vide a greater number of library books and has introduced visual aids in education, among other advantages. the school in the near Amy, secretary-treasur- board and one of the promotors of school the county, said the ' ’ * “The To Observe Hospital Day South Huron observe National May 12, with an The public will tour the new building afternoon and evening. Hospital Hospital Day, open house. be invited to Ki nett e Speaker Defends New Education Trends At the first anniversary party i service work in the community of the Exeter Kinette Club, held I and expressed thanks from the at Monetta Menard’s on Tuesday night, a financial report slibwed' ■that the 18 members had over $1,800 in their arena bar project. jProfits To Be Split Fifty percent of the ■profit will go to the Arena and the remaining money will be split between Kinsmen and Kin­ ette Clubs for service work in the town. With assistance from the Kinsmen Club, Kinettes operated the snack- bar at the local arena from mid-December until April. The meeting was attended by nine members from the Goderich Kinette Club and Mrs. R. D. Jermyn was guest speaker. Mrs. M. Skelton, past president of the Goderich club presented cent attendance pins to bers and Kinette pins new members. Talks On Education Mrs. Jermyn based her talk on the education of young people. She said that while modern methods of education were under fire at the present time, there has hardly been a time when education has not been attacked in some manner. She expressed a thought that at the present education is doing the best job in preparing children for citizen­ ship in a work-a-day world as well as teaching children how to live satisfied lives. “I firmly believe," she said, “that today education is a satis­ fying, stimulating and interest­ ing experience. We demand the most modern methods of treat­ ment for sickness, we would not thank a doctor who prescribed sulphur and molasses in the springtime, yet we criticize me­ thods of education that have come from long research by pro­ fessional educators". Upholds System She said that the modern system of education was directed toward teaching Children to stand on their own two feet in the midst of many swaying opinions and philosophies in the world today as well as teaching the children to be proficient at the “Three R’s”. Mrs. Jermyn paid a tribute to Kinsmen and Kinettes for their raised snack club’s 100 per- 10 mem- to three children of Exeter for the Kin playground. She was introduced by Mrs. Don Southcott and thanked by Mrs. Chuck Snell. During the/J dinner program, Mrs. Sheldon Wein gave a recita­ tion and special gifts were won by Mrs. Les Parker and Mrs. Irvine Armstrong. Mrs. Warren Sanders, president of the club, introduced and welcomed guests. She spoke of the interest taken by Goderich members when they helped in organizing the local club a year ago. Mrs. F. Cutt, vice-president of the Goderich group compli­ mented local members on the job done in their first pro­ thanked them for the extended to her group the meeting. head table were S. Cutt Cjt 1 v, LEAGUE CHAMPIONS — Champions of the Exeter T-A Undergoes Face-Lifting The Times-AdvoCate Is doing a face-lifting job On the front Of its building, taking in what was formerly The Times-Adyocate building and that occupied by the late Miss Vera Essery as a mil­ linery establishment. There will be two doors and two large windows on the ground floor of the building and the mason-work will be covered with pCrmastone. A canopy will be erected across the front and a new Times-Advocate sign erected. When the new front is in­ stalled , the front rooms of the office will be renovated. Harold Weber, of Dashwood, is the contractor. they had ject and invitation to attend At the Glen Mickle, Mrs. Mrs. F. Skelton, Goderich, Sanders, president, Mrs. Southcott, Mrs. Wein and Jermyn-. Receive Pins Pins marking 100 percent at­ tendance were received by Mrs. Irvine Armstrong, Mrs. Clarence Fairbairn, Mrs. Ralph Genttner, Mrs. Les ’Parker, Mrs. Chuck Snell, Mrs. Robert Southcott, Mrs. Don Southcott, Mrs. Traquair, Mrs. Earl Witmer, ette pins were presented to members, Mrs. Ray Wuerth, Cliff Ersman and Mrs. Fred lock. A special gift was sented to Mrs. Gordon Farrow who is leaving Exeter to live in Byron. Mrs. Ersman made the presentation. Interested In Figures? Mrs. and Mrs. Don Mrs. Don Kin- new Mrs. Mor- pre- REC and District Recreational Hockey League this winter are the Crediton Rockets. They were presented with the Traquair Trophy. Back row: Jack England, Sam Brown, J. McKay, Des Wood, Jack Fuller, Bob Wade (captain), Al Flynn; front row: Terry Wade, Wilmar Wein, Hal Gosnell (manager), Ross Haugh, Russell Beaver, Irwin Ford. Berne McLean and Bill McKee were absent. The Rockets defeated Exeter Mar­ oons in the finals of the playoffs. Statton's topped the league during regular play. —Jack Doerr, Exeter School Plans Open House Three one-act plays, presented by members of the drama club, will be features of the open house at South Huron District High School next Friday night. Grade 12 and 13 pupils will present “Brothers In Arms"; grade 11 students, “Elmer”; and .grade 9 and 10 students, “Sitting Bill". Visitors will also see displays of student handcraft and pic­ tures of student activities. In the afternoon, the school cadet corps will be given its eighth annual inspection. Cadet Officer Lt. A. P. Rankine will inspect the corps. Granton Junior Farmer Provincial President Don Middleton, of Granton, was elected president of the Junior Farmers’ Association of Ontario at the annual meeting held in Guelph this week. Executive Elected to the provincial exe­ cutive were Jim Bennett, Gren­ ville County, Zone 1; Ross Pier­ son, Prince Edward County, Zone 2; Carl Boynton, York County, Zone 3; Bill Saunders, Haldi- mand County, Zone 4; and Don Middleton, Middlesex County, Zone 5. Jean Holmes, Perth County, is the girls’ representa­ tive, and Myrtle Stewart, Duffer- Huron Boasts Over 20 Religions Interested in figures? The Dominion Bureau of Sta­ tistics is still compiling results of the Census of 1951. Latest fig­ ures released iby the Bureau con­ cern the breakdown of in respect to religion, religious denomination, population, household iences, heating and classifications of farms. United Churcli Largest The United Church strongest religion in County, it claims almost the population. Figures five strongest denominations are: United Church 24,053; Presbyterian 7,918; Church of England 6,303; Roman Catholic 5,617, Lutheran 1,726. ' Huron County is one of the few in Southwestern Ontario Which has almost all denomina­ tions. These include Adventist, Baptist, Christian Science, Church of Christ Disciples, Con­ fucian and BttddhlsL Evangel!-* cal, Greek Orthodox, Jewish, Mennohite, Mormon, Pentecostal, Salvation Army and Ukrahian Salvation Army, Ukraniaii (Greek) Catholic, Bothel Re­formed Ghufroh and Christian Re­ formed Ohutch. poulatlon language, origin of conven- economic is Huron half of of the the The five-year period between 1946 and 19 51 shows a greater increase in immigration than any other period since 1911. There were 3,288 immigrants in 1951 and of that total, 1,252 came after the second world war. Almost 80 percent of Huron County residents have their origin in the British isles. This includes the English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh and Manx, The five largest groups are: British Isles 39,415; German 5,634; French 1,792; Nether­ lands 1,001; Scandinavian 253- Huron has only seven native Indians. The county has 1,355 persons wlio cah speak both official lan­ guages, English and French. Thirty-six people speak French only and 146 people do not speak either French or English. Outside of English, more people know and can Speak Ger­ man than any other language. Lots Of AutOS There are over 9,560 passenger automobiles in Huron County* This gives ah average of about one car for every five persons, Of the 13,870 dwellings in the county, 16,895 are owned by the occupants. About 3,000 are rented. ' , Eighty percent" of the dwell­ ings have a washing machine and a telephone. Almost every dwell­ ing has a radio. About half have an electric vacuum cleaner. Over one-half of the dwellings in the county are heated by stoves. The rest are heated with furnaces, 90 percent of which are hot air. The average number of rooms in. a Huron county 6,6. Over 3,000 homes rooms; 155 have and 390 homes or more. Huron county pled farms. The Value of the pro­ ducts sold from 61 o£ these farms totals over $20,000. Fifty-four farms sell products worth .between $15,000 and $20*- 000: 227 between $10,000 and $15,000; 358 between $7,500 and $10,000; 946 between $5,000 and $7,500; 931 between $3,750 and $5,000; 1,140 between $2,500 and $3,750; 1,056 between $1,- 200 and $2,500; 337 between $260 and $1,200. There are 385 farms where the value of products Sold is less than $250, ahd there are 275 iiart-tinie farms, dwelling is have seven two rooms,only have 10 rooms has 5,772 occu- in County, an extra executive member. Mr. Boynton was elected vice-president, and T. T. Hilliard, associate director of extension, Ontario Department of Agricul­ ture, re-elected secretary-treasur­ er. ,, Resolution One of the resolutions passed recommended that the provincial and/or Federal governments in­ vestigate the possibility of estab­ lishing adequate regulations to guard against accidents caused by lack of regulations governing the passing of school buses when they are discharging child­ ren. The mornings were given over to girls’ and boys’ sessions. The girls’ session was devoted to re­ ports of the Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario, a panel dis­ cussion on “Know Your Fabrics,” and a discussion of cultural in­ terests led by Miss Ethel M. Chapman, of the Women’s Insti­ tute. At the boys’ sessions, tours were conducted of the agricultural engineering, soils, field husbandry and animal hus­ bandry departments of the college, and the latest advances in scientific research shown. Misses Agnes Bray and Jean Shute, John Pym and Hugh Rundle attended the meeting from this district. , were School Event Fills Church James St. United Church sented an inspiring sight Sunday morning on the occasion of the Sunday School anniversary. The junior choir in their white sur­ plices, the intermediate scholars grouped around the pulpit ros­ trum and the primary depart­ ment occupying the centre front pews made a deep impression of the work being carried on in the school. Around 300 pupils were present and the parents and friends of the school filled the remaining part of the auditor­ ium. Mr. Carfrey Cann, superin­ tendent, presided for the service and welcomed the visitors and the guest speaker, Rev. J. Stin­ son, of Seaforth. He stated that additional teachers would be needed at the beginning of the fall term in September. Mr. Stinson’s message was _ ticularly for the young people and he illustrated his remarks with stories that could not fail to impress the scholars. Two anthems were sung by the Choir. The offering for the school treasury amounted to over $500. pre- par- Zurich Prepares For Ice Canvass Plans -are being made artificial ice canvass Zurich community. On Wednesday, about sons from the village surrounding district met in community centre for an organ­ ization meeting, Reg. Illsley, of Zurich, chairman of the campaign, presided -at the meeting. It was decided to split area into sections and appoint a chairman for the canvass In each section., for In the the 30 and per- the the is He the board is Wellwood Gill. Members are Roy Mason, Harry Shepherd, George Clark, and Gerald God­ bolt. Spokesmen of the move to se­ cede from statement cate: “Shipka school area for eight years and nothing whatsoever has been spent on repairs oi' improve­ ments. “Our school is a disgrace to the community and not a fit place for our children to attend. “The assessment of this school section is more than adequate to pay our way in the school area and we feel that a great deal more in the way of repairs and improvements should have come our way if we were being treated fairly by the school area. “We feel that if we withdraw from the school area we could fix up the school and use the building as a community centre. However, in its present condi­ tion, it isn’t fit for public gather­ ings. “Under the school area the section ratepayers have little or nothing to say concerning the operation of their school. It run by an inspector and board trustees who do not reside the school section. “The majority of the people in the section are of the opinion that our school could be run •much more economically by a board of trustees elected from the ratepayers of this section. Our school has the largest at­ tendance of any rural school in Stephen Township (about 3'0) yet it is quite apparent that we have received the least in way of badly-needed repairs conditions beneficial to the fare of section. “This meetings operation of our school and the majority of ratepayers have ex­ pressed a desire, both by ballot and petition, to withdraw' from the school area." the area issued this to The Times-Advo- school has been in the the children of is of in the and wel- this section has had several in connection with the Salvation Army Conducts Services The officers of the Salvation Army's mobile field unit, Cap­ tain Margaret Green and Lieu­ tenant Joan Perry will be con­ ducting services in Exeter this week. Thursday evening, May 30, in the Legion Hall at 8:06 p.m., a public service of song and story. A religious filmstrip will also be shown. On Sunday afternoon in the town hall at 2:30 p.m., a youth rally, featuring special chorus singing, Bible quiz and the pre­ sentation of a Bible story flannelgraph. An after-church service will held on Sunday evening, May at 8:30 p.m. in the Legion Hall. A Salvation Array ladies trio from Toronto will be heard in ■the Sunday services. by be 3, Arena Profit Over $3,000 Profit made by the Exeter Memorial Arena in the first year with artificial ice was $3,305.81, the Community Centres Board announced this week. The arena operated from Dec­ ember 8, when the -first made, until April 15. Total receipts from amounted to $6,050.23. eluded: r ‘ .games, ice was hockey This in­ Centralia Flyers home , $2,195,06; Dashwood, $824.41; Exeter, $508.31; Zur­ ich, $654.85; recreational league, $545.75; minor hockey, $757.50. Revenue from skating was $2,- 322,50. The snack bar made $1,- 000. Included in the expenses was $3,064.50 for wages and salaries; $1,571.95 for maintenance and repairs; $1,684.38 for insurance; $1,006.44 for hydro and water; $554.39 for ticket sellers and takers: $511.62 for fuel. Eugene Beaver, secretary­ treasurer of the Community Cen­ tres Board, submitted the state­ ment at a meeting Tuesday night. In the capital account, the board received $4,000 from the town. Equipment for the snack bar cost $700.49 and the north, end dressing rooms, $4,823.05. Baseball Season Opens May 18 The local baseball season will open May 18. First game of the Huron-Perth Baseball League will be played in. Dashwood on the holiday to cele­ brate the Queen’s birthday, eter intermediates will meet Tigers. Ten teams are entered in league this year. Lucan Irish have dropped out of the league but a Seaforth team will join the loop. Exeter Legion became the of­ ficial sponsors of the local team Thursday when the veterans met and decided to back the entry. Jim Fairbairn will continue to manage the crew. Directors are Fred Darling, Harold and Glen Robinson. The executive plans some changes at the ____..... The scoreboard will be moved closer to the stands, a new back­ stop will be erected, and a fence will be erected in the outfield. The team held its first practice Tuesday night with most of the regulars out. Ray Kretzman, of Brantford, is practising in the backstop position. He is employed at Larry Snider Motors. Joe and Steve Mitro, of London, will pitch. Several Lucan players are trying for positions. Last year's Huron-Perth cham­ pions, Dashwood Tigers, are pre­ paring for another big season. Manager Carl Wein said the team has held several practices. Most of last year’s regulars are out including star pitcher Robby Wein, Dick Regier, Jim Hayter, Bob Hayter, Jack Gaiser, Lome Kleinstiver and Louis Corriveau. Bob StormeB, leftie flinger of last year’s team, may not be with the club this year. Manager Wein said the team may add some pitching strength. Rest of the teams in the league are: Zurich, Dashwood, Exeter, Centralia RCAF, Clinton Colts, Clinton RCAF, Mitchell, St. Marys and Strathroy. Ex- the the Holtzman to make diamond. Keglers Win Bowling Trophy By Defeating Apple jacks Open New Store This Week End The grand opening of Mc- Knight & Walper Ladies Wear, Main Street, is being held this weekend. The building, formerly occu­ pied by the Bell Telephone Com­ pany, has been completely reno­ vated for the display of ladies’ clothing. Mrs. Edith Boyle, of Exeter, will manage the store. A draw fot a lady’s tailored suit will feature the opening. The Keglers are the Exeter Bowling League champs for the 1952-53 season. “Pop” Watson’s lucky lads beat the Applejacks by total pins Wednesday night ■after the Applejacks had forced a tie with a 5-2 victory. The Keglers won 5-2 Monday night. They won the six-game series by merit of total pins with­ out handicap. 6,379-6,025. The Labatt Trophy will awarded the champions at the nual banquet May 8. * * * # MONDAY NIGHT Keglers 5, Applejacks 2 The Keglers trimmed the piejacks 5-2 as the first round of the playoffs got underway Mon­ day night. Both teams started well but the A’s slipped badly after the first frame. In the second game the Keg­ lers edged Holtzman’s team by eight pins, and in the last game the Applejacks .gained a win by 13 pins. Jim Preston led the winners with 695 (268), with team cap­ tain “Pop*’ Watson right behind with 672 (246). Russ Snell best for the losers, bowling (238). Mr. and Mrs. Roy Alderson and Mabie were honored by their friends and neighbors at Thed­ ford before leaving for their new home in Exeter, At a social eve­ ning at the school, Mr. and Mrs. Alderson Were presented with a tri-Hte lamp and Mabie received a dreslhg table lamp. be an- Ap- was 650 WEDNESDAY NIGHT Applejacks 5, Keglers 2 The Apple jacks came back with a vengeance Wednesday night, taking the Keglers 5-2. Russ Snell was again their hot man, bowling 682 (251). The loss of the first game to the Keglers put the A’s out of the running. Roger Guay toppled for the Keglers. KEGLERS 232 ...................—....... 205 Al Busselle (17) . 217 Dick Watson (43) 181 Roger Guay (6) .. Berti_ McLean (9) 244 123 731 (268) 231 199 201 210 144 173 268 215 173 128 161 186 731 619 591 519 549 482 Jim Preston (30) Pop Watson (24) Game Totals ... Handicap ....... Grand Totals ... 1,184 1,113 1,089 3,386 APPLEJACKS 1,079.1,014 1,003 3,096 . 105 99 86 Russ Snell (29) .. C. Parsons (24) ,. Wins Shapton (44) Leo Witmer (41) . Wes Watson (24) H, Holtzman (23) Game Totals .... Handicap ......... Grand Totals ... 1 182 251 249 682 202 166 259 627 176 147 157 480 162 247 121 520 215 232 1»8 585 176 213 246 635 951 1,090 1,032 3.073 144 161 161 1,095 1,251 1,193 3,539r KEGLERS Player (Handicap) Roger Guay (6) ,. Bern McLean (9) , Al Busselle (17) . Dick Watson (43) Jim Preston (30) Pop Watson (24) , Game Totals .... 1,198 1,025 1,060 3,283 Handicap 112 112 86 <9rand Totals ...1,310 1,137 1,146 3393 APPLEJACKS Player (Handicap) Russ Snell (29) .. Chuck Parsons (24) Leo Witmer (41) . Wes Watson (24) N. Walper (40) .. H. Holtzman (23) Game Totals ..... Handicap ......... Grand Totals .,.1,13^,1291/16^33^' i»i yt> i. uzo ___ 112 112 86 1 2 3 T 239 185 201 625 238 173 242 653 218 137 234 589 225 179 124 504 250 268 177 695 246 220 206 672 979 971 1,992 2,952 167 168 157 1 2 3 T229183238650 153 243 154 550 219 211 170 600 136 163 232 531 159 171 183 513 219 162 179 650 Mothers Help Prepare Recital The mothers of Miss Jacqui Fort’s dance pupils met with her at the Legion Hall on Wednes­ day afternoon to assist in pre­ paration for the recital oh May 29. The making of costumes for the 60’ pupils entails quite a bit, of cutting and sewing, but many hands make light work* was demonstrated at the gathering at the hall yesterday. Miss Wrt*s tab and ballet pupils range in age from 3 to 14 years and are from Exeter and district. Beta sigma Phi sorority wilt sponsor the recital. .< i <i