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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1953-06-25, Page 2Page THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 25, 1953 This journal shall always fight for .progress, reform and public welfare, never be afraid to at­ tach wrong, never belong to any political party, never be satisfied with merely printing news. THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 25, 1953 Let s Celebrate Reeves At It Again On Dominion Day! Happy Birthday Canada marks her eighty-sixth birthday on July 1 with growing pride and vitality. She’s happy and healthy, Statesmen and scholars of international fame have been paying tribute to our coun­ try with increasing enthusiasm in these last few years. Any of their comments would make excellent reflection for reader's at this time of the country’s anniversary. Instead, however, here’s a rather un­ usual treatise, written bv a Canadian high school sfudent, we think you’ll enjoy: I Believe In Canada I believe in Canada because she is young, vibrant, and rejoicing in her youth. She became a nation less than a century ago, and has only in the last few years begun to take her place in world affairs. Yet all who say Canada is a'laggard must lie, for scarce­ ly thirty years after her birth as a nation, she fought to preserve the empire in the Boer War. The glory of Vimy and Dieppe is hers—glory that will never fade. And this was all done by an infant, but a lusty infant she was with alL the strength and ambition of youth. I believe in Canada because I see in her heritage and culture a most happy mixture of the old world and the new. The pomp and ceremony of England is here, for who could visit Parliament in session and not be­ lieve this? The splendour and companionship of Old France is here, for who could visit the farms of our Quebec habitants and smell the homey perfume of “tabac Canadienne” and fail to believe this? The noise and jive of the United States is here also for who could visit any drugstore and still not be­ lieve this? And yet our way of life is not a collection of details, but a smoothly moulded and well-proportioned picture, painted by colours of others, but one in which we have used our own skill. It is thus that we have combined the reserve and culture of the Old World with the friendliness of the New to produce the Canadian way "of life. I believe in Canada because of her countryside, beautiful beyond compare. The panorama of the prairies, rich with ripening grain; the majesty’ of the Rockies, splendid in shimmering snow; the sweet peace of the Laurentians, two hours’ drive from our greatest city’—these are more dear to me than all the television sets, jet airplanes, theatre and ball parks that any nation, old or new, could possibly’* possess. Here lies Canada’s true glory and the reason why she makes her chosen people joyful. I believe in Canada because of her peo­ ple, for the roar of a crowd in a hockey rink is more thrilling to me than would be the '‘Hurrahs” of a crowd at an English soccer field. The murmur of the people on the street as they pass by, the jostling in the trams—all this is part and parcel of my life and it intrigues me infinitely. In the people of Canada lie her wealth, her past, her pres­ ent and her future. I believe in them because I live with them and love them; and if I believe in them I must believe in Canada. And so, like Dirkovitch in Kipling’s story, I say, “Make way, ye old people, for the j-outh of Canada!” * * * * Care For Safety A vivid reminder to maintain your car in safe condition comes in the May bulletin of Safety News: Brake failure killed two, one day in May. Along a fine, paved highway, traffic slowed down. The man in the black sedan put on his brakes . . . They failed to re­ spond! To avoid crashing the car ahead, he pulled off the road onto the grassy shoul­ der. The cai* sideswiped a guide pole and bounced over a six-foot bank, landing upside­ down in the bed of a creek. Two passengers died. Modern automobile brakes are so effi­ cient that drivers seem to forget that they wear out a bit at a time, Experienced mechanics recommend that Who could resist the opportunity to see a local reeve hit in the face with a juicy pie? Furthermore, who could resist the op­ portunity’ to see a group of local reeves fighting each other with pies? It sounds like grand fun! This year's Dominion Day Celebration in Exeter should be another hilarious holi­ day. The Kinsmen have arranged a novel program for the entertainment* of district families. Highlight of the afternoon festivities will be this pie-throwing challenge match among the reeves of local municipalities. Hay Reeve Earl Campbell, last year’s egg­ throwing champion, has challenged the other reeves to another test of skill-—one that should prove just as splattering. The local reeves should be commended for their good sportsmanship on this Celebration Day. The other events on the afternoon and evening programs sound interesting too. The calf scramble for children, the barrel fight and race should provide plenty of fun; the bands, midway, parade and air show will be entertaining, too. The town will welcome back a son who has made a big name for himself in Tor­ onto radio circles. Cy Strange, son of Mr. John Strange, is well-known across the coun­ try for his “Fun Parade” enthusiasm and, as master' of ceremonies for the Celebration, he will be able to put a finishing touch to the afternoon program. In the evening, Kirkton's Lee Paul has arranged again for another outstanding vaudeville show. This type of entertainment is a favorite in the district. The Celebration may see the first use of the arena’s trap rock floor. Kinsmen have arranged to move the show inside the arena in case of rain. So, rain or shine, this district will be able to celebrate Canada’s national birthday in a big way. We’ll see you at the party!! vr -X- ■K- ■K” Smack Lips, Men I Smack your lips, men! Now that the ladies of the district have just attended a three-day cooking school, you can look forward to new, delicious deli­ cacies on the table. Perhaps some of the dishes may look a little strange and you may feel at times like an experimental guinea pig, nevertheless it's all for the better. There’s bound to be the odd catastrophe when the lady of the house tries new recipes and techniques but, after the trials are over, the results should be as tasty as ever. The fact that so many of the women­ folk attended the cooking school just goes to show that we’re blessed with many good chefs. If they weren’t interested in feeding the family the best possible, they wouldn’t have taken the lessons. Some of us men need to be reminded to encourage the good women about their cooking. There are still some of us left who are so methodical in our eating that if we don’t get the same of meat and potatoes seven days a week, we complain. That doesn’t give the wife any incentive to do better. It must be a tedious task to prepare three meals every day for years after years and you have to give the homemakers credit for doing it in such able fashion. Let’s com­ pliment the cook for her efforts. And you women — keep p r o d u c i. n g strong, healthy bodies with your meals. The country needs ’ein. Maclean’s Magazine “We haven’t won any blue ribbons yet, but we’ll keep right on trying.” TIMES" 50 YEARS AGO The annual farmers excursion to the model farm, Guelph, on Saturday was well patronized from this section. Over 2000 were served with dinner. Mr. Frank Willis, who recent­ ly disposed of his photo studio in Forest, is spending a few days with his mother here. He expects to leave soon on a pros­ pecting tour to the Northwest with a view of locating there. His brother Will plans to go with him. The Council Board have made a liberal grant of $100 for the starting and sustenance of a band for the village. At one time Exeter could boast of an up-to- date band, but it disorganized. It’s reorganization will be a move in the right direction. Over 100 members of the I.O.F., of Exeter and neighboring lodges, attended the Main St. Methodist Church last Sunday morning. Rev. R. Millyard ad­ dressed them. Strawberries were plentiful in town on Saturday. A load from Arkona was hastily disposed of at 36 boxes for $1.0'0' 25 YEARS AGO The High School staff finished their duties last week. Miss Hall, who has resigned her position, has returned to her home in Gananoque. Miss Baynes intends making a trip to the Pacific coast this summer. Fire destroyed the White and May Co.’s branch department store in Forest early Sunday morning causing a loss of $25,- 000. Representatives from Home and School clubs, of Goderich, Clinton, Seaforth and Exeter met at Bayfield for the purpose of forming a county organization. Impromptu addresses were given by Mrs. H. Browning, president of the Exeter club, B. W. F. Beavers and W. G. Medd, of Exeter. Owing to an epidemic of measles in Crediton the Sunday School will be closed and the picnic set for June 23 is with­ drawn until a later date. Work of remodeling James St. Church is progressing. Floors Almost 50 Years Old the Go By have been re-laid and installa­ tion of the heating system will soon begin. 15 YEARS AGO Exeter Lions Club will pro­ vide an outing at Camp Hia­ watha for 10 local boys who otherwise would not enjoy an outing at the lakeshore. Camp opens July 4. Miss Fern Welsh graduated from the Sarnia General Hospi­ tal school of nursing this week. Between 1600 and 1800 fans attended the race meet in Exe­ ter on Wednesday. During a heavy downpour of rain and an electrical storm Which struck a section a few miles east of Exeter, lightning killed a colt belonging to John Allison. A concert in Victoria Park by the Exeter band drew a large crowd... The band will compete in the Waterloo tatoo in which 50 bands will take part. Borden Sanders, first year student at Western University, secured a “B” average in all subjects tried in recent examina­ tions. He secured first class honors in seven subjects. IO YEARS AGO At council meeting, a commit­ tee to plan post-war work was appointed with the reeve as chairman, the clerk as secretary and councillors as members, at request of the Department of Municipal Affairs. A former Exeter boy, Pte. Stewart Cann, of Bayfield, was honored before his departure for overseas by members of the community and the Bayfield branch of the Red Cross. The Boy Scouts paraded through town on Sunday after­ noon and enjoyed a hike to the Devil’s Elbow. Peter Ellis, Don Davies and Hugh Davis were in­ vested with Boy Scout pins. A dog which had injured a lamb and killed 21 chickens on the farm of Hilton Ford, was shot by Henry Green, who was visiting at the farm. One half the members of the local Lion's Club received 100% attendance pins at the last club meeting for the season. ihiniliiitiUiiiiiiHiiiniiiMuiiiiniHiiiMiiitiiiiHiiiiiiiinitiiiiiiiiiitiitiiiiiiiiiii News From Our NEIGHBORS Jottings By J.M.S. Pioneers Raided Brewster Dam I wonder how many readers have been interested in reading the names of those who 82 years ago formed the principal fami­ lies in the communities sur­ rounding Exeter. These names were taken from the Lovell Di­ rectory of 1871 which listed the names of every post office in Ontario. It gives the name of the nearest railway station, the distance and the fare by stage coach. Hensail, Dashwood and Grand Bend are not mentioned. Grand Bend at that time was known as Brewster. The north branch of the Aux Sable river Which today enters Lake Huron at Grand Bend, came to less than a -mile from the lake, turned south and ran about 10 miles parallel with the lake before it entered the lake at Port Franks, According to a book, “It Ain’t Runnin' No More”, written by Dr. Fox, former president of the University of Western Ontario, Brewster got .its name from a canny Scot who built the Brew­ ster dam about half a mile south of the present river and this flooded the lands of the farmers every spring so that when the waters subsided it was too late for tillage. We quote from Dr. Fox’s book: “So one night after many years of endurance <—it was in the early 1860’s—a diminutive army of peasants was secretly muster­ ed in the forest. At a given sig­ nal it advanced upon the dam and the mill. Armed with the unmartial weapons of the back- woods — axe, canthook, spade, pick, crowbar and flaming pine knot—in a few minutes the at­ tackers tore the flimsy make­ shifts down and set fire to all that remained above water.” About 1892 the few hundred yards of sandy soil between the river and the lake were dredged to form a new harbor for the fishermen at Grand Bend. The old river is still in existence but this time the clear spring water that flows so gently through it comes from the sand dunes that surround it. Lovell’s Directory describes Brewster as follows: Brewster A small village in the town­ ship of Stephen, county of Huron. Distant from Park Hill, 13 miles. Mail bi-weekly. Population about 100. Armstrong Andrew*, Baird James, laborer Cameron Alexander, hotelkeeper Cameron Ewen, farmer Desjardins Andrd, farmer Desjardins Louis, farmer Desjardins Pierre, farmer Desjardins Xavier, farmer Drake James, laborer Fulton Robert Fulton William, farmer Hobrook William, mill worker House Wellington, storekeeper Huston William, teacher King A., mill owner McArthur John (jun.), farmer McArthur John (sen.), farmer McDougall W., postmaster Mitchell John, fanner ■ Morris Thomas, tavern keeper Perrise John, sawyer Sarepta A small village in the Town­ ship of Hay, County of Huron. Distant from Seaforth, a station of the Grand Trunk railway, 20 miles. Mail bi-weekly. Popula­ tion about 50. Fried N. & A., saw and gristmill Gerard Lewis, blacksmith Haist Christian, cabinetmaker Hamlin Thomas, trader Martina Joseph, shoemaker Pfaff Conrad, blacksmith Reynolds William, postmaster, trader Schweitzer Philip, carpenter. Schopp Joseph, waggonmaker Simpson William, tavernkeeper Kippen A village in the Townships of Tuckersmith, Hay and Stanley, county of Huron. Country pro­ duce affords the principle trade here. Distant from Seaforth, a station on tlfe Grand Trunk rail­ way, 8 miles; from Clinton 10 miles, fare 25<f; from Goderich 22 miles. Mail daily, Population about 40- Bell Robert, farmer Blair Benjamin, farmer Blair James, farmer Blair William Cooper James, farmer Cooper John, blacksmith Cooper Peter, farmer Cooper W. W. e Day James, fanner Doig Robert, farmer Eakin rev. Joseph S., Presbyter­ ian Edgar William, waggonmaker Hunt Robert, farmer McClimpte Thomas, blacksmith McLean James, farmer McLean John, farmer McLeod Duncan, teacher Meilis Robert, postmaster, trader Shaw James, tavernkeeper Taylor George " farmer Kirkton A village in the township of Blanshard, county of Perth. Country produce affords the principle trade here. Distance St. Marys, a station of the Grand Trunk railway, 10 miles, fare 3 7% (I. Mail tri-weekly. Popula­ tion about 200. Avy Robert, builder Callender John, postmaster, waggonmaker Carr Samuel, plasterer Code Abraham, dry goods Dewer James, shoemaker Gould John, mason Hanna Wm., prop. Kirkton Hotel Hymars Hugh, hotelkeeper Kirk Alexander, David, James, John and Lewis, all farmers Kirk Robert, turner Lee Robert, farmer McCurdy John, storekeeper McGregor John, agent Pasy William H., constable Roadhouse Benjamin J., waggon­ maker Smith rev. C. Lorin, Church of England Stringfellow, rev. Charles, Wes­ leyan Stubbs Joseph, M.D. Turner re- Thomas, Wesleyan There was no postoffice at Woodham at the time. Mayor Visits Paris, Italy After Seeing Crowning By W. G. COCHRANE new cars should have their wheels removed and brakes examined fox' wear at certain mileages—about 15,000 miles for heavy cars and around 20,000 miles for lighter ones. In this way a qualified mechanic can estimate brake Wear and recommend when they will need replacement. Drivers are asking for trouble, the ex­ perts say, if the brake pedal can be de­ pressed within an. inch of the floor. In the single instance quoted above, the brief time needed for examination could have saved two precious lives. Exeter BimeS^tbbocate Times Established 1873 Amalgamated 11)24 Advocate Establishes1 1881 Published Each Thursday Morning at Exeter, Ontario An Independent Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of the Town Of1 Exeter and District Authorized M 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 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Canada, in advance; $3.00 a /ear United States, in advance, $4.00 a year Single Copies // Each Melvin SoutJhcOtt « Publishers * Robert Sduthcott All dressed up in brand new band Suits—navy coats and hats, blue ties and grey trousers, members of Brodhagen Band on Sunday evening presented their first band concert of the season, which will be continued every two weeks during June, July and August. This band . was organized in 1904 and has continued with no period of interruption. For some years the leader has been Al­ bert QUerengesser and, while he has handed over the baton to Albert Hinz, he still comes around to lend his advice. (Mitchell Advocate) Find Much Debris The tornado which hit the Flint Mich., area and did so much damage, has certainly played havoc with business forms, receipts, letters, etc., as these ate being picked up in ever- increasing amounts by residents and others from hear Ipperwash Beach across country to Brins­ ley, Dashwood and Exeter areas. Mrs. Melvin Allison picked up oil their farm near Brinsley, an U.S. income tax return form, made out by David and Dorothy Clifford, Flint, it was in perfect condition. When she was read­ ing The Exeter TimessAdvocate later in the day, there was ah account of ’Mrs. Louis Dietrich, of Dashwood, picking up a re­ ceipt made out to the same family at the same address. (Parkhill Gazette) Two Resign From Staff At County Health Unit Huron County Health Unit Board meeting yesterday, accept­ ed with regret the resignation of Mrs. Elizabeth Cardno, and Mrs. Edith Morgan. Mrs. Cardno has been on the "Staff since 1950, ahd has served as a public health nurse in the Seaforth district. Mrs. Morgan has served as clerical assistant to the nursing staff. Dr. R. M. Aldis, director of the unit, reported the mobile lab which has been in use in Clinton for the past three Weeks Will leave for the Muskoka district next week. The next meeting of the board will be held in Exeter on July 29. (Clinton News-Record) Ducks Receive Help The newly-hatched brood of wild ducks which were rescued from the mill race oil Tuesday afternoon by barber James Ken­ nedy, were again in peril as the result of the flash flood Which raged down, the Thames during th© early hours of Wednesday morning. Fortunately, Lloyd Wil­ son of Webb Lumber perceived their plight and soon had them gathered In td the safe sanctu­ ary of the lumber shop oh Water Street. The mother ahd her 12 little ducks, which were hatched on Tuesday morhing, at present have a comfortable pen and are alt dhing nicely even though mother Is a little apprehensive about all those people looking down on her big family. (St, Marys Joufhal-ArguS) Florence, Italy 72 June, 1953 We had hoped that these com­ munications would be more fre­ quent and in greater detail but it seems that •the only two shortages which occur on such a trip, are time and money. Let us repeat that the Exeter reception was by all means the greatest experience of our young lives and the only regret is that the people at home could not have shared that glorious visit with us. We found Calvin and Doreen Heywood and family well. They showed us about a great deal of London and got us off to our seats for the Coronation at 5 a.m.—had to be in them at 6 a.xn. In spite of poor weather, the wait was worth the trouble. While one may be criticized for saying it, the Coronation parade was the greatest show evei’ staged. The timing of such a large operation was simply amazing. Certain dignitaries were sched­ uled to arrive at the Abbey at such an hour as 8:36 a.m. and at precisely that moment, arrive they did. The « Queen and Duke were radiant, the troops colorful and thrilling and w© are happy to say the R.C.M.P. received a great ovation. One of the most popular fig­ ures was Queen Selotte, of Tonga, a small island north-east of New Zealand. She rode in an open landeau even in the pouring rain and waved merrily to the crowds. We heard her speak on the BBC the same evening, offering greet­ ings to the Queen and she has a most beautiful voice and charming way. We were fortunate to have good seats outside the Abbey in covered stands. The city decora­ tions deserve some mention. They were striking but not ex­ cessive. Everything' was well planned and carefully designed, but there was nothing gaudy or showy in evidence at all. The matter of travel in Lon­ don while we were there, beats even Exeter on a fine Satutday night. We saw people on the Sunday evening previous to the Coronation who were ready to stay on the sidewalk until Tues­ day, complete with food, drink, mattresses, ground sheets and camp chairs. We flew to Paris last Friday and found It very fascinating. Visited Versailles and the palace. No wonder the monarchy ran irfto trouble about the time of Louis XVI, when one considers the millions spent on such edi­ fices. Paris is full Of tourists, good food and fine stores. Prices are in line With .their fineness, We saw Follies BergSre which Is an extravaganza of the first order. Scenery and costumes would give Hollywood a run. The Louvre and Tuileries are most interesting, The impression One gets In France on Ohly & brief visit, is that the local citizens are anxious to make a good thing Out Of the tourists. The matter of tijiphig Is not left to chance, but the people who tender yon assistance always say “monsletir 1© service,” with one hand ex- tended. lit spite of this, the Frebdh are kind and most help- fill ahd are doing only what we would do under similar circum­ stances. Took the plane to Milan (Milano) and find Italy a won­ derful country. Milan is a large industrial centre but does boast a magnificent cathedral. It’s size is about 600 feet long by some terrific Width, but the stained glass windows, and there are many, are without comparison as far as we know. Instead of one huge window being one pic­ ture, it is made of many about three feet square and very realis­ tic. * By the way you should see how they advertise here for a general election. There are as many as*' 20 or 30 .posters for one party, all identical and there will be as many or more foi* an­ other party, likewise indentical. When you consider there are five parties here, the cities and towns look like giant bill boards. The Christian Democrats have won, but not enough. There are so many parties that obtaining a working majority is virtually impossible and a coalitiqp is the only solution. Sorry to say, the communists made gains jn near­ by areas such as * Milan and other industrial centres. Our. impression of Italy from the tourists’ view is excellent, even better than’ France. The food is first class, prices good and service top-notch, but there is an apparent lack of civic pride in any town we have seen yet. Buildings, hoary with age and once beautiful, are not properly maintained, Paint is seldom seen and streets and boulevards are given only the care that is re­ quired to keep them in order. The country farms growing grain, olives, cherries and some tropical fruits are well kept, al­ though the farm buildings seem rather primitive. In spite -of it all, the people generally seem happy and rather easy-going. Venice rates as the most fas­ cinating city in the tour. The canals and gondolas are a sight to behold. At night, groups of these gondolas ’parade along the Grand Canal with singers and instrumentalists who are real Visited St. Mark's Church where the apostle (St,) Mark is alleged to be buried, A fine building, the whole ceiling in inoSaic, Colors are' lovely with Huron County Crop Report By G. W. MONTGOMERY A very heavy 'rain in most sections of the county Tuesday evening has again delayed seed­ ing of late sown crops. Many of the lower lying fields of corn and beans still have sections, partly under water. The making of grass silage is the order of the day with con­ siderable increase in the num­ ber of farmers putting up feed in this manner. A goodly number of farmers from the county attended the Provincial Dairy Day at Alma this week and a bus-load of County Fruit Growers spent an enjoyable day touring the North American Cyanamid Company and the Horticultural and Experi­ mental Station at Vineland on Friday. all the pictures on a gold back­ ground. The work must have been tremendous since each piece in the mosaic is about one half inch square. St. Mark’s square is surround­ ed by stores and sidewalk cafes, each with a stringed orchestra. Any of these orchestras would be well received on .the concert stage in Canada or the States. Visited the Lido, a high-class re­sort island off Venice, and there saw the Casino where King Farouk sometimes indulges him­ self in the games of chance. The glasswar© made on the island of Mureno, also off Ven­ ice, is unbelievable in its design and beauty as is the lace work for” which the city is famdus. By train yesterday through the mountains to Florence, a beauti­ ful trip. One tunnel was albout 1'0 miles long. Will now look around this city, the home of .the great artists, Michaelangelo, Raefel, and the poet, Dantd. Sincerely, Bill Cochrane. / “Yes dear, that’s what I did say, I just hit a boat”