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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1954-02-11, Page 2Artificial Ice This journal sh^ll always fight far progress, reform and public welfare, never be afraid to attack wrong, never belong to any political party, never be satisfied with merely print­ ing news. THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 11, 1954 Hensall Considers White Cane Week “White Cane Week is a particularly good time to become eye conscious,” de­ clared Hugh MacDonald of the White Cane Week committee, The. Canadian Council of the Blind and The Canadian National In­ stitute for the. Blind. “If you can read this, be thankful for your sight,” With doctors claiming that half the blindness in Canada is preventable, and a C.N.I.B. registry of more than 20,000, pre­ vention of blindness is of prime importance. Prevention is really everybody’s business and no one realizes it more than those who have already lost their sight. The majority of the blind are friendly people who would like to impress upon their sighted neighbors the . value of eye care. .. “Many have lost their sight through ac­ cidents,” said Mr, MacDonald, “and acci­ dents 'are usually caused by carelessness. You can lose your vision in a matter of sec­ onds.” He reminded parents that they should teach their children the correct use of knives, scissors and other sharp objects, and that they should not let children play care­ lessly with them. A knife or even a pencil should be carried with the pointed end held down. At the first sign of eye trouble con­ sult an eye specialist, he urged. An early diagnosis may lead to an easy remedy, and it is better to be safe than sorry. “As part of oui’ White Cane Week pro­ gram,” Mr. MacDonald continued, “we place posters in the school, remind motorists and pedestrians about common sense-safety pre­ cautions, and do everything we can to make Canada eye conscious. Yet every year the number of blind increases. It is not an alarming increase,” Mr. MacDonald was quick to explain, “but just the same, prompt attention to trouble, the careful handling of sharp instruments, and common sense care of the eyes will conserve the precious gift of sight.” • The blind are a cross-section of the community, and, as they go about the streets in White Cane Week and throughout the year, lend a cheerful hand in unobstrusive guidance, and remember to take care of your own eyes. Fair History The records which show that the Exeter Fair is; 100 years old contain information that will interest readers in this area. The following excerpt, from “The Transactions of the Board of Agriculture of Upper Canada, 1857”, deals with all the active Agricultural Societies in Huron Coun­ ty- , “There are at present six Branch So­ cieties in the county, viz. Clinton, Harpur- hey, Stanley, Hay, Exeter and Brucefield: one in Usborne and one in McGillivray, which last year were in a flourishing condi­ tion, have not been reported this year. “The oldest of these branches is Har- purhey, which was established in 1845, and includes the north-east side of Tuckersmith, part of Htillet and the. Township of Mc- Killop. It has about 100 members and is prospering. “Clinton branch is comparatively young, but it is much larger than the parent society; it is .composed of parts of the townships of Goderich, Hullet, Tuckersmith and Stanley. Brucefield branch, established in 1854, em­ braces the east side of Stanley and the west side of Tuckersmith, and has about 90 mem­ bers. “Stanley branch, established last Jan­ uary, has 60 members; its meetings are held in the village of Bayfield and its members are from parts of Goderich and Stanley. “Hay branch is three years in existence, and has 112 members; it is composed of the township of Hay and part of Usborne; it has a good annual show, at which some very superior animals, both horses, sheep and cat­ tle, are exhibited^ “Exeter branch, in the townships of Usborne and Stephen, was established in January 1854, or rather, including Hay, it embraces what was formerly the “London Road Branch” established in 1845 and which for several years, was noted for its pros- Delay of a decision to install artificial ice in the village of Hensall is rather sur­ prising, although it is always wise to con­ sider a project of this kind thoroughly be­ fore any action is taken. However, from the information we have available, it would appear that the village is in an excellent position to issue debentures for an ice plant. No doubt the question will be thorough­ ly aired at the public meeting to be held next week. A standing vote will be taken at that time to determine the number of citi­ zens behind the proposal. We have little doubt but that the project will be heartily approved. The proposal, as we understand it, is to issue $30,000 in debentures to install an ice plant and make some alterations to the community centre to make it more conven­ ient. Of the $3’0,000, organizations in the village have promised to raise $15,000. From the standpoint of debenture debt, Hensall is in a good financial position to effect the loan. The per capita debt of the village is about $114- compared to the $136 per capita debt Exeter had at the time an ice plant was installed there. But far more significant than this is the active organizations in the village for the project. These include the Chamber of Com­ merce, the Hensall Legion, the Legion La­ dies Auxiliary and the Women’s Institute, four of the most prominent groups in the community. Their promise to raise $15,000 towards the expenditure makes the burden to the taxpayers exceptionally light. In view of the fact that the community built its centre by entirely voluntary means, the $1.5,000 that would be raised by taxes to make it an artificial ice arena appears an exceptional bargain for the ratepayers. They would own a building valued at around $60,- 000, of which only one-quarter had to be raised by taxes. There is little question of the advise­ ability of artificial ice. Exeter, we are sure, would never be without it after having en­ joyed it for two years. Hundreds of other communities are finding similar results. Al­ though there is always some hesitancy when the project is getting started, the final re­ sult has never been regretted by any com­ munity to our knowledge. Artificial ice is almost necessary to pro­ tect the investment a community has in its arena. It is a shame to see a fine building being used relatively few days during the year because it must depend on weather which will, always be fickle. Besides providing excellent recreation for both old and young, artificial ice arenas have the fortunate advantage of being able to meet their operating costs. None that we know of have incurred a deficit and, unless there is gross mismanagement, there is no reason why any should. Like Exeter’s used to, the Hensall arena is now costing taxpayers considerable money even though it cannot be used extensively, And the more punishing point is, the less it is used, the more it costs the village to have it there. By making a comparatively small investment, the community should be able to provide a top-notch recreational centre for all its citizens which will pay its own way. Some will question whether a village of 700 can pay the operating costs of an arti­ ficial ice arena. Other villages of the same size, even smaller, are doing it and some of these places have less enthusiasm for sports than Hensall. Unlike those in larger towns, village arenas have no great competition in the entertainment field and an active com­ munity centre has been found to be a rally­ ing point around which community spirit and unity arc fostered. THERE’S NO TIME TO LOSE THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 1J, 1954 NEIGHBORS IMNTUAL I" Go By SK LAWRENCE CONSIDERATION Plan Dial Service Subscribers of the Tuckersmith Municipal Telephone System con­ nected with Clinton central of­ fice will also have dial phones when the approaching change- over to dial phones takes place on the Bell Telephone System at Clinton. The matter will be discussed at the annual meeting of the Tuckersmith System to be held February 24 as the rate of entire system will have to readjusted to take care of added cost of changing over more than 200 subscribers on Clinton central. The principal difference in the operation of the dial phones on a rural line. is said to be that calls on the same lines are dial­ ed in the usual manner as any other call through centrp.1 office. (Seaforth News) Award School Contract Contract for the $150,0'00 acU dition to Seaforth District High School has been awarded to the Ellis Don Construction Company, ^London, it was announced Tues­ day by the secretary, Merton A. Reid. Plans prepared by Architect Charles II. Gillin, of London, are for a 75 x 100 one-storey brick and steel structure of the most modern type, The work also in­ cludes remodelling the present gymnasium. When completed there will be three new class- roonTs and a large new gyrator- ium. The addition is to be made on the south end of the present structure. (Huron Expositor) 50 YEARS AGO Three hundred attended the sugar beet meeting held here. Mr. A. Q. Bobier introduced Mr. S. S. Detweiler, of Waterloo, who spoke on the profits of beet .growing, which he also claimed puts the land in fine condition for future crops. At’the annual meeting of the Usborne and Hibbert Fire Insur­ ance Company, B. W. F. Beavers was appointed secretary-treasurer to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Thomas Cameron, who had held the office for 15 years. The coal famine which threat­ ened Exeter was somewhat re­ lieved by the arrival of two car­ loads brought in on Sunday by special freight. Mr. W. H. Levett, who has been untiring in his ef­ forts to secure coal, promptly distributed it to about 100 fami­ lies who were in real need of it. After the sub-zero weather and blizzards of the past week, rain on Friday night and the , the highest in six weeks. On Sunday the temperature dropped again and by Wednesday felt to below zero. Melvin Restemeyer and Miller. first carnival of the sea- Exeter arena, attracted a fell temperature rose to 30°, 18° 15 YEARS AGO Four Dashwood men were hos­ pitalized in London after their car crashed into the side of the bridge over Medway creek, six miles north of London. Occu­ pants of the car were Hubert Restemeyer and Andrew Musser, who were the most seriously in­ jured, Edwin The son at crowd of 600 persons. Laird Mic­ kle, Hensall, Harold Hodgins, of Lucan, and Mrs. Claude Blowes, Hensall, judged those in costume. The funeral of Allan Moffat, seven-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. C. Moffatt, was held from the home of his parents. One of the oldest residents of Usborne Township, Mr. • Samuel Essery, died February 2, shortly before his ninety-seventh birth­ day. W. tralia mund ship, March 1. The Voice Of Temperance The amount of trouble, result­ ing from the -drinking of liquor is directly proportionate to the amount consumed. The amount consumed is directly proportion­ ate to the facilities«•, offered to the trade by law. Far-reaching scientific research has estab­ lished the above truths. If an Ontario town at present under he L.C.A. votes 'to close one or more liquor outlets, liquor con­ sumption in that town will cer­ tainly decrease. In Huron Coun­ ty, under the C.T.A., no legal outlets for liquor sale exist. Granted a measure of illegal sale, the total consumption in Huron, judged by the trouble resulting from drinking here as compared with L.C.A. counties, is compara­ tively small. The police report for a small neighboring town under LC.A.”, for the months of September and October, 1953, revealed that of 43 cases taken to court, 22 were for infractions of the L.C.A. This town has at least five legal outlets. No town in Huron County has any such record of crime. (Adv’-t.) Were glad our telephone man made a hit, Pauline. Lots of grown-ups tell us the same thing — how courteous and obliging Bell people are. Whether it’s the installer, the operator, or the girl in the business office, Bell people like to make you feel they are glad to be of service. They know that good telephone service is made even better when they are friendly and considerate... even with little people like five year old Pauline. THE BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY OF CANADA > J. Smith has sold his Cen- Chopping Mill to Mr, Ed- Hartman, of Stanley Town- who takes possession on * << '' V- the McGillivray branch had annual shows, some good cows and the best hogs in lUOIT \ KUREAU J " or f kincuLAnoM 25 YEARS AGO Mr.» C. F. Hooper has >’• D-I939 1JT7 Bank of Montreal (•fatadaa J fart Banti Exetet Branch: C. E. SHAW, Manager Centralia (Sub-Agency): Open Mon. Wed. & Fri. Grand Bend (Sub-Agency): Open Tuesday & Thursday Crediton Branch: RAYMOND KING, Manager (Open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday) Dashwood (Sub-Agency): Open Mon. Wed. & Fri. Hensall Branch: WALTER JARRETT, Manager Lucan Branch: WESLEY PARKINSON, Manager C A N A B I A N 5 TN EVERY WAIK OF t perity and the number of fine animals an­ nually brought out. In 184-6 the present so­ ciety made a present of a fine Devon Bull to the London Road Branch, and his stock for some years was a credit to the Devon­ shire settlement but it is now worn out. The present Exeter branch has 87 members, and. exhibits at its si;cep and grade the county. “Last. year. . the largest number of members and seemed prospering but it has gone out.” _---- ................... this week disposed of his new-laid egg business to Mr. N. W. Tre­ wartha, of Clinton, who takes over March 4. At a meeting of South Huron Ministerial Association at Main St. Church, Rev. Morley J. Col­ ling, of Grand Bend, gave an interesting paper entitled "The Minister and his Reading”. Jack Norry refereed a hockey game between the "Fats” and the "Slims” at the Dome rink, which ended in a 5-5 tie. The .game was marked by the stellar goal-tending of Walter Cunning­ ham. Scoring for the "Fats” were Ted Bawden, Fred Ellerington and Homer , Bagshaw. For the "Slims”, Well. Hern, Frank Tay­ lor and Ed. Christie found the net. Mr. G. Lawson, manager of the Bell Telephone office, has se­ cured the services of Miss Mary McKaig, of Hensall, who will commence her duties as operator, next week. • I IO YEARS AGO Mr. W. R. Gouding, organist and choir leader of James St. United Church for over 20 years, has resigned and has accepted a similar position at Talbot St. Baptist Church, London, which he will assume early in March. Heavy fog and slippery high­ ways caused two cars to side­ swipe, north of Exeter. Mr. Glen McKnight’s taxi, with Mrs. Rod Ellis, whom he was taking to her school in Hay township as pas­ senger, overturned in the ditch. The other car, driven by Miss Elizabeth Grant, of Zurich, was bringing a load of students to Exeter High School. No one was injured. Victor Kestle was appointed chairman of the Library Board at the inaugural meeting, with Miss L. M. Jeckell as secretary­ treasurer. The large residence of the late Dr. J. W. Browning, recently pur­ chased by Mr. William Sweitzer, of Stephen, is being remodeled and fitted up for apartments. Times Established 1873 Amalgamated 1924 t Advocate Established 1881 Published Each Thursday Morning at Exeter, Ontario An Independent Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of the Town of Exeter and District Authorized as Second Class Mail, 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 September 30, 1953 • subscription rates Canada (in advance) 83.00 per year U.S.A, (in advance) $4.09 per year Published by The Exeter Times-Advocate Limited Maclean’s Magazine “I wish I could think Of something to get my kids.”