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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1953-06-18, Page 2Page 2 THE TIMES-ADVQCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 18, 1953 Maclean’s Magazine TIMES Go By This Journal Shall always fight for progress, reform add public, welfare, never be afraid to at­ tack wrong, never belong to any political party, never ba satisfied, with merely printing news. Jottings By J.M.S. Lists Leading Citizens In 1871 THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 18, 1953 Father's Day Only A Dad Flection Canada goes to the polls August 10 to elect its federal government, Frankly, we don’t like the date (we’ve had to change our vacation plans) and we think it’s highly un­ necessary to schedule the vote in the middle of summer. We suspect the St. Laurent government hopes the people will be too busy with holidays or farm work to take the election seriously. We’Jl be watching fox* two things during the campaign. One is the method by which the Lib­ erals will dodge the evidences of extrava­ gance and irregularities in the spending of the defence department. We wonder how successful they will be in trying to make the Canadiaxx public forget about these “mis­ takes”. The other point we’re interested in is the type of campaign and the leadership of­ fered by George Drew and his Progressive Conservatives. Many people, we believe, think the Liberals have enjoyed, and in some instances, abused a too-great majority in parliament. The electors would like to see this majority reduced substantially but they will want to vote fox- good opposition. After his last disastrous campaign, George Drew will have to show', as he has in parliament, constructive and reasonable criticisixx during the fight—not blatant and ribald attacks on the government. He will have to offer, too, a sensible platform fox* the people to vote for.«■* The campaign in Huron county, as we have said before, promises to be an extreme­ ly interesting one. Two present sitting mem­ bers of parliament will vie for one seat— like jjjie last round of a game of musical chairs. Now' that the music has stopped, both Mr. McLean and Mr. Cardiff will be hustling for the one chair that’s left. There is a considerable contrast be­ tween the personalities of the two candi­ dates. Mr. McLean is a well-educated towns­ man, a fluent speaker who portrays a suave confidence on the platform. Mr. Cardiff, on the other hand, is a hard-working, successful farmer, who appears to enjoy discussing problems with small groups rather than ex­ horting from the stage. Both seem to be highly regarded by their fellow party mem­ bers in Ottawa. •K-** Civil Defence (Parkhill Gazette) The recent tornado which swept through this part of Ontario and the alarm that an­ other one was coming this way last Monday (June 1) should give local Civil Defence planners and. the ordinary rank and file a real insight as to what must be done in cases of air raids or if another* tornado should come our "way. The most outstanding need, judging from what happened here Monday night, is that a foolproof way of warning the people ■of approaching danger and a way of giving the “all clear” must be established. Most people who heard the warning, started for their cellars or into those of their neighbors. In this lattex* case some cellars were occupied by ten, fifteen and as high as twenty people. There is comfort in com­ pany, but there is also the grave danger* of heavy casualties. A large number of people found cellars to be a very damp, cold place in which to sit, which emphasizes that we must learn what should, be in whatever shelter we are going to take refuge—blankets, food, water, flashlights, etc. Pictures of the damage done by the tornado, which was believed coming this way, along with its high death toll in Michi­ gan, should make everyone conscious of the fact that it is absolutely necessary to take shelter. It is also imperative that there be good discipline and joint action afterwards to rescue those who may be hurt by the dis­ aster—whether tornadoes or bombs. Times Established 1873 <0> Only a dad, with a tired face Coming home from the daily race; Bringing a little of gold and fame To show’ how well he jdayed the game But glad in his heart that his own rejoice To see him come home and hear his voice. Only a dad, of a brood of four, One of ten million men or more Plodding along in the daily strife Bearing the whips and scorns of life With never a whimper of pain or hate For the sake of those who at home await. Only a dad, neither rich nor proud, Merely one of the surging crowd, Toiling, striving from day to day Facing whatever may come his way; Silent whenever the harsh condemn, And bearing it all “for the love of them. Only a dad, but he gives his all To smooth the way for his children small; Doing, with courage stern and grim, The deeds that his father did for him. These are the lines that for him I pen, Only a dad, but the best of ** men. —Anonymous * Encouraging Huron county is one of the few in On­ tario where traffic accidents have decreased during the first three months of 1953, com­ pared to the similar period in 1952. Figures released by the Department of Highways indicates Huron experienced only 104 accidents 116 in 1952. tinues. Over the during that time compared to Let’s hope that record con- traffic acci- cent. From 172 persons w'hole province, dents have increased 10.6 per January to the end of March, have been killed, 4,552 injured, and property damaged to the amount of $4,933,829. re­*** Practical Way Huron County Council has just let a $348,000 contract for an addition and re­ novation to the home for the aged in Clin­ ton. The method of financing this necessary construction is a practical one. The council has set aside a nest-egg for it during the past two years and, with the addition of another year’s contribution, the contract will be paid for in cash. This pay-as-you-buy policy is an excel­ lent one which could perhaps be followed more often by municipal councils. It does involve a certain amount of planning but it avoids costly debentures. “the and lean man The time has come for good friends to part—the election is at hand. Those who are normally fellow citizens now become Lib­ erals, Progressive Conservatives or CCFers. No longer is a farmer a farmer. A but­ cher is not a butcher anymore. The Lions aren’t Lions and the Masons aren’t Masons. They all lose their identity in the political arena—they become friends or foes of party’’. The dust comes off the file cards the little fat man along with the tall one becomes a credit or a debit. The with the moustache or the woman with the bob is transfigured from a normal human into a figure on a plan. The stalwarts of the cause are the champions of the people—the political op­ ponents are the insufferable nuisances. The man who’s classed as “neutral” is the one who can’t fail to see the superiority of “the party” and he becomes a bewildered hero, The hands have been taped, the gloves tied, the fists shaken and the corners chosen. The bell has rung for the first round—• and the democratic battle is on! Amalgamated 1024 Advocate Established 1881 Published Each Thursday Morning at Exeter, Ontario An Independent Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of the Town of Exeter ahd District Authorized as Second Class Mall, Post Office Department, Ottawa Member of the Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association Member of the Ontario-Quebec Division of the OWNA Member of the Audit BiirOan of Circulation Paid-in-Advance Circulation as of March, 1952 2,534 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Canada, in advance, $8.00 a year United States, in advance, $4.00 a year Single Copies if Each * Publishers * fMwmA kjibrr Bureau ■©'» ....... UttCVlATM J. Melvin Southcott Robert Southcott mec 50 YEARS AGO One hundred and sixteen tic­ kets were sold at the Centralia station Monday to passengers going to London to the circus. Twenty ladies returning from a Ladies’ Aid meeting at the home of Mr. and Miss Keddy, near Bethesda, had an exciting experience when a runaway team approached the horse-driven bus in which they were riding. Mr, Huston, the bus driver, averted a collision by driving almost onto the sidewalk approaching the bridge, leaving tile bridge clear for the runaways. They were captured near Devon with more serious ' mishap than broken harness. Mr. T. H. Follick, who has been a member of the teaching staff of St. Mary’s collegiate for 17 years, has resigned his posi­ tion, the resignation to take effect at the end of the present term. no a 25 YEARS AGO The school by-law was defeat­ ed by 32 votes on Monday. The by-law called for a debenture of $20,'000 for the building of a 4- room school. Fred Bright, a young English­ man, who had been employed for a time by Earl Shapton, ended his life by throwing himself in front of a train near Teeswater. The Church Army Crusaders, who are working in the Diocese of Huron, arrived in Exeter by truck on Saturday and were guests of the Ladies Guild for lunch. Five members of the party remained in Exeter to con­ duct special services. Rev. G. M. Chidley, of Thames Road United Church, occupied the pulpit of- James St. Church last Sunday while Rev, D. Mc- T a v i s h conducted anniversary services at Roys. Rev. Chidley leaves for his new charge at Wat­ ford at the end of the month. 15 YEARS AGO Dr. Walter Johns, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johns, has re­ signed from the staff of Water­ loo College and has accepted a professorship at Alberta Uni­ versity, Edmonton. Messrs. Fred Ellerington, Nel­ son Staulake, Alex Stewart and Jack Triebner returned home last week from a motor trip to the Pacific coast. ■Miss Mary A. Tom, whose death occurred early this week, had been indentified with the affairs of Exeter for nearly half a century, Miss Reta Rowe arrived Montreal on Sunday after a to England and Scotland. Workmen from London working at a height of 85 to paint the water tower. Water has been supplied direct from the pumping station while they painted the inside of the tower. in visit are feet IO YEARS AGO Word has been received here of the death of Pte, Laverne Harness in England. He enlisted in 1939 and arrived overseas iate that same year, Bruce Mair, son of Rev. Wil­ liam Mair, has been awarded the Governor General's silver medal at Albert College, Belleville, for having obtained the highest year's average on any six papers of Grade 13. , Orville Snell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarice Snell, who has been employed in the Canadian Can- ners’ Stratliroy office, has. en­ listed with the RCAF and has been posted to Lachine, Que. Members of the Boy Scouts and Cubs accompanied by Scout Master Harold White, Warden B. W. Tuckey and Dr. Cowen, Sunday evening to attend a dis­ trict rally. H. H, motored to Mitchell on News From Our NEIGHBORS Approve Planning Board The Town of Clinton plan­ ning area has been defined by the Department of Planning Development, in a letter ceived from the office of Minister, of that department night’s council and re- presented at Monday Council meetiug. The may now proceed to appoint members to serve on thb board. The area at present includes only the town, but, if desirable, con­ sideration may be including a wider (Clinton requested of area. News Record) Trikes And Ducks Bert Garnet, age 9, of Strat­ ford started his tricycle parents, Mr. net, Salina . . .and he out on Sunday on to see his grand- and Mrs. Phil Gar- Street, West Ward made it too, Bert did the twelve mile journey in just under two hours. Westwarders who use footbridge on the north side of Victoria Bridge have been in­ tensely interested in two wild duck nests settled at the foot Of a tree on the mill race wall. One nest has more than a dozen eggs in it and the old ducks take turns keeping the eggs warm, (St. Marys Journal-Argus) the New Parking Spot For Horses Rural residents coming to town with horses hate been somewhat perturbed since their hitching posts disappeared with the wrecking of the Grace Luthe­ ran church shed, However, A. E. Robinson, chairman of the property com­ mittee of town council, took the matter in hand and has arranged a parking spot for equines at the south-east end of the Town Hall, a most convenient spot. (Mitchell Advocate) iimimiiiiiitiBiiimiimMniMtminiiiiinHMHiHHMtiiiiiiiMimitumMH**1.**1” Parklull Alerted Shortly before midnight on Monday word was received in Parkhill that \tlxe tornado which had swept through Michigan and Ohio, was over Lake Huron and it was thought that Forest and Parkhill would be in its path. Those who had received word notified other friends and the local police officer, P.C. Richard Dawson, immediately tried to get word by his cruiser radio as to the progress of the tornado. It was over his radio word was heard that the storm was over. Heavy clouds and severe light­ ning added to the fears of the people. (Parkhill Gazette) C.N.R. Engineer (To Retire Mr. Lawrence Beale, Stratford, will make his last run as C.N.R. engineer before retiring on Fri­ day, June 12, with the passenger train to Stratford, Larry Beale is the Seaforth and __ , having been born in McKillop tbwnship on June 25, 1888. He started his railroad barber as a fireman, April 8, at Stratford. After three years he Was promoted to engineer, a po­ sition which he held ever since. For the last ten years Mr. Beale has been running in passenger service between Goderich, Toron­ to, Stratford and OWeh Sound, and is the oldest engineman on Stratford Division in seniority. (Seaforth News) Lightning Damage A bolt of lightning, compan­ ioned by a 'Crash of thunder, caused a chain of damage at the peak of Monday night’s wild storm here. Most serious was a fife which destroyed the Main Street drug store of J, E. Keat­ ing. from afternoon Goderich known inwell Dublin district, This week I have delved into the Lovelj Directory of 1871 and it is interesting to note the num­ ber pf smaller centres that were quite active at that time. Lovell’s Directory gives the names of every postoffice in Ontario to­ gether with the leading citizens. The London, Huron and Bruce railway had there from to St. chell. Highway No. road, was a tore was a busy spot before there a Hensall, CENTRALIA Centralia -— a newly laid village in the township Stephen, county of Huron, tant from Lucan, 8 miles, 25^; from London, 25 miles, 50^. Mail daily. Population about 50. Mitchell John, ^storekeeper Mitchell William, blacksmith Rollins Edward, innkeeper Sando Richard, pumpmaker Sando Thomas, carpenter Trivitt Thomas, clerk Division court CREDITON Crediton is a village in the township of Stephen, county of Huron. Distant from Lucan, 14 miles. Mail bi-weekly. Popula­ tion abolit 100, Back John, dealer Baker William, pumpmaker Brown Charles, shoemaker Campbell George W., M.D. Clemens John, hotelkeeper Clerk James, harnessmaker Coghlin Timothy, township surer Davis Mitchell, hotelkeeper Eilber Jacob, joiner Foster Samuel, teacher Lloyd & Aleo, cabinetmakers Marriott W., butcher Mellin Henry, tailor Murlock Julius, wagonmaker Parsons & Eilber, dealers Parsons John, postmaster Plumpp John, shoemaker Pres Simon, hotelkeeper . Schmitt Michael, blacksmith Schneider Wm., furniture dealer Schwitzer Charles, butcher Switzer & Edit, grist mill Thomas rev. C. A., Evangelical Methodist Trevethic John, blacksmith not been built and stags coach routes tp London, Exeter and Exeter to Mit- at the junction of 4 and the Crediton thriving centre be- Centralia and RodgerviUe was were Exeter M&rys Devon, out of Dis- fare fare trea- Wes- the Walker John, harnessmaker White Robert, cooper DEVON Devon is described ns a village in the townships of Usbprne and Stephen, county of Huron, Dis­ tant from Lucan 10 miles, fare 5 Off; from St, Marys, 18 miles. Mail daily. Population about 80. Bissettv Thomas, farmer Brown H. C„ teacher Cookman rev. Christopher, leyan Cud more Wm., blacksmith Greenway Thomas, postmaster, reeve, dealer in dry goods, groceries, provisions, boots and shoes, clothing, etc. Lumsden Samuel, shoemaker Prouty Chester, township clerk Rodgers James, farmer Septimus Hogarth, farmer Walker Andrew, farmer Walker Jhmes, farmer Ward Thomas, wagonmaker Webber George, shoemaker Lodge rville RodgerviUe —« a village in townships of Usborne and Hay, county of Huron, Distant from Clinton 13 miles, fare 50ff. Mail daily. Population about 70. Baker Henry, carpenter Bogue Henry, M.D. Bonthron Janies, postmaster, storekeeper Case Joseph, farmer Case Thomas, farmer Case William, J.P., farmer Curry James, cabinetmaker Done Hadley, tannery Dougal Mrs, Henry Edmonstone Miss Eliza Elder James, farmer Elder William & James, farmers Hyslop Thomas, blacksmith Lamb Thomas, J.P., farmer and money, lender Lamb Thomas, painter Logie rev. John, Scotch Presby­ terian Logie William — sen. - Marshall John P., builder McLeod George, blacksmith Mitchell Valentine, storekeeper Moir George, teacher Muir Andrew, dealer in patent rights Patterson Robert, farmer Phillips Luther, blacksmith Pierce Thomas, shoemaker Pollock Marshall, farmer Rodgers Matthew, farmer Ross Gavin, farmer Snell Thomas, innkeeper Stinson Henry, blacksmith Thompson Bernard, laborer Whiteford Adam, farmer White William, farmer Wright Mrs. WINCHEUSEA Winchelsea a village in the township of Usborne, county of Huron, County produce affords the principal trade here. Distant from Granton 8 miles. Mail tri­ weekly. Population about 70. Cathcart Henry, blacksmith Cook Thomas, farmer Cook Thomas, wagonmaker Halls Samuel P,, teacher Howlett Elijah, weaver Robinson & Smith, wagonmakers Robinson William, carpenter Rowcliffe John, farmer Smith Alexander, postmaster, dealer Taylor Ephriam, shoemaker Turnbull Andrew, farmer Walden Benjamin, M.D. Watson George, carpenter Wonnicott James, blacksmith FARQUHAR Farquhar is described as a small village in the township of Usborne, distant from Mitchell, a town on the Grand Trunk Rail­ way, 10 miles, Population about 150. Dray John, farmer Cameron John, farmer Campbell Robert, farmer Campbell s and A., farmers Clark C. J,, merchant Davis James, hotelkeeper Ewen John, weaver Friendship, Thos., wagonmaker Gardiner John, farmer Gardinei’ Peter, farmer Gardiner Robert, deputy - reeve, farmer Gardiner Walter, farmer Gibson Captain, farmer Gracey rev H., Presbyterian ^Gullett James, shoemaker ’Hackney A and J., farmers Hackney G. and J., farmers Harris Samuel, farmer Hewitt John, farmer Kay Mrs,, widow, storekeeper McInnis John H., farmer McLachlin David, farmer McLachlin Thomas, farmer McLellan, William, farmer’ Monteith Robert, postmaster, blacksmith, wagonmaker Monteith William, farmer Murray James, farmer Stacey Thomas, farmer Stewart William, farmer Towers John and Wm., farmers Turnbull David, councillor Canada House Packed By Coronation Viewers By R. <x. Simpkin The Queen Is Crowned Like many of you I did not see the actual crowning — I saw the parade crossing to and from the Abbey and from a room in Canada House watched the ceremony of the Abbey. If I had been tunity to choose could not have had a better one. I saw the parade on the way from the Trafalgar right. With a had along carriages as they passed. As the Queen’s Carriage swung around the turn I caught a glimpse of the Royal Couple as they waved. Then on return they passed directly below us time within 25 feet lery. From B Gallery, the press box, we enough to see into but not too high to look down on the tops. On the first time past it had begun raining while the military units were passing, but before the Royal part of the procession came along the sun broke through and we were able to get colored movies. In less than an hour the pa­ rade started back past our stand again and turned at the monu­ ment towards the Palace. This time the rain again soaked every­ one. Canadian troops, including navy, army, and air force, formed a guard of honor on both sides of the route where the parade passed Canada House. Those along the route were provided with slickers but when the parade came near each time these were removed and like the police and spectators they stood in the rain. Of course thousands of military and naval personel did not have slickers at any time. crowning in the given an oppor- my own seat I Palace as it came to” Square and swung pair of field glasses I I could look into the twice, of our each gal- was high which were the vehicles The bolt and thunder clap which struck about 12:15 a.m. Tuesday, brought most Seaforth residents out of their beds — those who weren’t already up listening' to the noisy thrash of rain and roll of thunder. The lightning struck a hydro line at the cornet of Railway and South Main. Streets^ blacking but a cir­ cuit covering neatly half the town. About the same time light­ ning is believed to have struck at the rear of Keating's Drug Store, travelled into the building and instigated fire, The block, which also contains Smith's Grocery Store, is owned by D. Smith, Ring Town Hall Bell Smoke Was first noticed in the apartmehjt of Miss Mabel Came­ ron, above the store. With power off, the operator at the tele­ phone offlbe when notified of the fire, Was UiiaWe to ting in the alarm. Bill Wilbee, local garage operator, saw the smoke and started ringing the town hail bell. (Huron Expositor) In Seats At 5 aan. Everyone coming to House had their seats most of us soon after. We had kets with our seats at $6.80 breakfast, morning coffee, luncheon. Breakfast consisted of slices of thin bread buttered a dab of marmalade (if could get it but it was all gone when I got served) and a partly filled cup of tea or coffee. This we balanced on our hands as no place was provided to sit or stand. Morning coffee included a square of cake and a sandwich, again if you could get it. Luncheon, which was served during the time the Abbey ser­ vice was going on, consisted of a cold plate of vegetable salad, lettuce and tomato, with either a slice of chicken well as and a piece of cake, choice of tea or coffee. This we again ate from our hands and I have pictures of several sitting on the thick rugs in the High Commissioner’s office. Parade A Wonderful Sight All at home have seen pictures of the parade by now but to ac­ tually watch it pass was most in­ spiring. It did something that nothing else could. It was not the color and the pomp and uni­ forms so much as the loyalty of those millions who hours but for days tightly that not a ment was visible with the rain coming down time after time. Some had slickers, others not; some a newspaper which soon got soaked but they did not move. Even after they had seen the "pa­ rade pass once they stayed on an­ other two hours to see it pass again. With such loyalty as this we realize there is great truth in the words, "There'll always be an England.” Carried On Stretchers St. John’s Ambulance did an amazing service. Front our seat we saw at least 50 persons car­ ried away on stretchers, back be­ yond t the monumeht to where they Were given temporary treat­ ment. From here ambulances took those needing further as­ sistance to hospitals. At first they called the ambu­ lances to the spot but soon the Service became overtaxed and an emergency place was Set lip. Had the weather beeii hot and humid perhaps many mere would have collapsed, We saw St. John’s men take children and others away on foot, presumably to toilets as they brought them back later where they wormed back into the crowd. Ah amazlixg thing about the whole crowd was how they man­ aged for personal services. There were no facilities nearly large enough to accommodate a sniaii Canada been warned to be in by six a.m. However, were there by five or purchased meal tic- for and two and you cold meat or some cold which included bones as meat, a dessert of fruit slice of ice cream and stood not for wedged in so jot of pave- among them, portion of them. Looking down from the rail­ ing of our covered balcony while rain was dripping on the bare heads of women below, I counted 125 heads in an area not as big as the average dining room. They never moved or even tried to avoid the dripping rain as there was no place to move. Churchill Show On the return to the Pala-ce when Sir Winston Cliurhill’s coach came opposite us it veered from the narade. Units following were signalled on past and Winnie and his guests together with the mounted body guard stood there to see the balance of the parade. Immediately the shout went up. "We want Winnie,” and he leaned out the window and waved. Cheer after cheer broke out from the multitudes. As the balance of the parade passed the officers in charge of each unit saluted the Prime Minister's Coach. Mr. Churchill remained there while the Royal Carriage ap­ proached and the Queen and the Duke both laughed and leaned towards the Prime Minister and waved to him. The Duke seemed to really enjoy this incident and I took colored movies. I believe we in Canada House press gal­ lery have an exclusive on this. As the procession passed out of our view, making a right turn at the Square, there were cheers from the throng. But even then there seemed no rush to move on. I made my way out to the street. It had been a long day, just over 12 hours since I had entered the building, 12 hours and the passing of the greatest pageant the world had ever seen. Air Force Fly Past In less than an hour, as soon as time allowed for the Queen to get to the Palace and take her place at the balcony, the air force fly sjast began. I got as close Us I could to this but crowds had filled the roads leading' to the grounds down which the procession had recently passed. Around the Palace the people had broken through the police lines and filled the square. The fly-over was most thrilling. Jets ahd all the latest type of air­ craft took part including RCAF. Those who had stood packed there for 36 hours or more cheered not the planes but the Queen in the window. ah . „ ; „ streets were filled with merri­ ment, „ _____ They who had endured the Wait­ ing along the streets were still hot exhausted but filled the piths and drank and danced and later watched the fireworks display. during the night * the dancing and laughter, Maclean’s Magazins