HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1954-07-15, Page 2THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JULY 15, 1954
THURSDAY MORNING, JULY 15, 1954
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THE OLD HOME TOWN OHIce By STANLEYs
Let's Prevent Accidents
suffering, more premature deaths, than anyDRIVE CAREFULLY — Accidents cause more
single disease. But accidents don’t just happen, they are caused; mostly by human careless
ness or errors in judgement. Be courteous, be careful on the road and avoid accidents, Re
member: “The Life You Save May Be Your Own.”
The bottle club, now an accepted .in
stitution in Huron and Perth, makes a farce
out of our out-dated Canada Temperance
Act.
This ancient prohibition law allows the
bottle club to serve beer and liquor, without
being licenced or without being inspected
regularly, at any time of the day or night.
It even allows minors to drink. It also helps
the operator of a club avoid income tax.
Isn’t it crazy? The CTA—praised and
defended by those who advocate temperance
—harbours the bootlegger under its wing
and shields the bottle club from regulation.
Investment
Municipal investment in providing park
ing accommodation pays off, The Aurora
Banner asserts in a recent editorial.
The newspaper says that parking areas
provided by municipal lots has increased
business. “The number of those who have
declared that they come to do their shop
ping in Aurora because of the ease of park
ing is quite noticeable.”
Provision of parking lots in Aurora was
spearheaded by the Board of Trade md
assisted by the town council.
Exeter Businessmen’s Association, which
seems to need some projects to keep it ac
tive, might well study parking accommoda
tion here and attempt to; work with the
council in providing a municipal lot or at
least making plans for one.
Farm people and town residents, too,
appreciate sei-vice when they go shopping,
While Exeter’s parking provision is not what
might be termed serious, it is sufficiently
crowded that the situation needs some atten
tion..
Many small towns in Western Ontario
will watch with interest Seaforth’s start on
a sewerage system. The Ontario Municipal
Board recently approved a proposal to spend
$95,000 for the installation of a partial dis
tribution system in the business section of
the town.
Seaforth council plans this construction
as the begining of its sewerage system, In
stead of spending $500,000 to provide the
entire system at once, the council decided to
start with one section and do the rest over
a period of time.
This move by Seaforth ajjpears to be
an important one but, from the experience
Exeter has had, a start would appear to be
ineffective unless there is a definite plan for
completion of the system.
Exeter council began thinking about this
long-term sewerage plan five years ago. A
system was mapped out when the William
Street storm sewer was constructed so that
it would become part of the plan. One other
storm sewer, on Victoria Street, was con
structed two years later according to the
same plan. No work has been done since.
There are now some doubts as to
whether these sewers will accomplish what
they were designed to do in our future
sewerage and drainage system. Both Reeve
R. E. Pooley and Deputy-Reeve William Mc
Kenzie have publicly stated that these parts
of our sewerage system will not be satis
factory. They have made no attempt, how
ever, to have the present plan revised.
Thus, Exeter's sewage plans are now
indefinite and uncertain.
Perhaps, as this newspaper suggested
two years ago, our proposed system should
be inspected and, if necessary, revised. A
standing sewer committee might be appoint
ed by council so that there will be some dir
ect responsibility for the progress of the
system. A suggested construction schedule
should be drawn and provision made in each
year’s budget so that the schedule could
followed..
50 YEARS AGO
Mr. J. T. Cairns, who recently-
moved from Exeter to the west,
has been appointed postmaster
at Kelloe, Man.
Mr. John Pedlar has disposed
of his fine farm at Sharon to
Mr. Tobias Fahner for the sum
of $7,000. Mr. Pedlar will retire
from farming.
The ratepayers of S.S. No, 3
Stephen have decided to build a
new school to replace the present
structure which has seen service
for a great number of years.
The Thames Road Methodist
Church which has been
going extensive repairs, will be
open for next Sunday’s
when the pastor, Rev.
Cooper, will administer the sac
rament of the Lord’s Supper.
Mr. F. E. Karn has received
his new outomobile and is enjoy
ing many pleasant outings.
If your horse is afraid to face
an automobile on the road, hold
up your hand and the driver of
the motor must stop and assist
you to pass. This law is one of
the provisions of the license
which the automobile driver must
have.
threshed on the farm of
M. Stewart near Ailsa
yielded 60A bushels to the
under-
service
W. H.
1O YEARS AGO
The first wheat of the 1939
crop,
Alex
Craig
acre.
J. A. Gregory, an Exeter Old
Boy and member of the Saskat
chewan Legislature for the Bat
tlefords, has been chosen Liberal
candidate for the next Federal
election in the Dominion riding
of the same name.
The Chrysler Royal, seven
passenger specially- built convert
ible phaeton, used by Tlieir
Majesties King George and
Queen Elizabeth on their' recent
visit to Canada, was on exhibi
tion at Cecil Stewart’s garage,
The Snell block on Main St.,
which was the former Commerc
ial Hotel, has been sold to Mrs.
McGilp, mother of Mrs. White of
White's Bakery, The sale was
made by Mr. John Rowe, admini
strator of the C. B. Snell estate.
Jottings By J.M»S<
I am reminded today of one of
tfie olfi landmarks that has long
since disappeared. Many will re
call the old skating rink situated
on the corner across from where
the Exeter High School
ed. It was operated first
Bawden and then by his
dy.
The rink had a half
pillars down either side for the
support of tlie roof and hockey
players in their mad scramble
for the puck had to dpdge the
pillars. The youngsters used to
play tag around them.
Band nights and carnivals were
special events and as there were
not the
meat as
used to
Many
weather
half frosen as I trudged through
storm to get a free skate at
rink. Mr. Bawden used to
on free if I would stay
close and help to
ice. Nickles were
those days.
First Cement
When the
the building
making of cement blocks. Teddy
Bawden was one of the first to
make cement blocks in Exeter.
In addition to the regular blocks
he made cement pillars and
blocks used in building verandahs.
When the cement sidewalks were
laid on the sidestreets of Exeter
Teddy Bawden was' one of the
men who finished off the top.
The finishing had to be done in
the
the
day.
for the cement walks of Exeter
was R. G. Seldon, Mr. Seldon’s
contract for the walks called for
6§V a foot and he supplied every
thing. The sidewalks were laid
in 1909.
is locat-
by Peter
son Ted-
a dozen
same avenues of arnuse-
there are today, the rink
be "well patronized.
a night through cold
and, snowstorms I was
Blocks
rink closed down,
was used for the
one good story in
‘ said to
Jeckell,
N. Dyer
regular
the ho
tel with' a little “black satchel for
his weekly supply of liquid re-
freslnnents. On his return from
the hotel he stopped to talk to
some men in front of what was
then W. W. Taman’s store.
Some of the lads played a joke
on the old gentleman by swiping
the bag. They took it back the
adjoining lane, emptied the con-
Three js
which Teddy Bawden is
be implicated, A Mr.
brother-in-law to the late
Hurdou, used to make a
Saturday evening trip to
tents and filled the satchel with
stones and replaced It, Mr. Jec-
kell picked up the satchel and
did not realize the hoax until
some time later.
Previous to the Bawden skat
ing rink, Exeterites used to do
their skating in what was known
as the old drill hall on the Agri
cultural grounds. It was during
the days of the African rebellion
and for many years after that
Exeter had a company of the old
33rd Regiment and drilling was
done in above - mentioned
building.
sweep
scarce
ik,
evenings following up what
men had done during the
Incidentally the contractor
Letter To Editor
25 YEARS AGO
Mr. Louis Day, Sr,, has been
elected to fill the vacancy on the
council caused by the death of
the late E. J. Christie.
Mr. Wellington Johns, one of
Exeter's best - known residents,
died after a long illness. For
years he conducted a tailoring
business here. He was a member
of the council for several years
and secretary of the I.O.O.F.
Mrs. Ada Yeo-Down has
tired from business after
years in one location.
Workmen are wrecking
frame building north of the
office which for years was used
as a shoe shop by the late George
Mason and was recently vacated
by T. H. Elliott,. A new brick
building to be used as a printing
office is to be erected.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Welsh,
of Hensail, celebrated their dia
mond
their
were
came
They
ly 50
which
War
$400
frolic
James
pounds
will be
Service
for .pat-
held at
has con-
business
15 YEARS AGO
The Exeter Red Cross Branch
met in the basement of
St. Church and made 196
of gooseberry jam
sent to Britain.
The ‘ Centralia
Unit netted over
riotic work at a
Spruce Grove.
Mr. J. H. Jones, who
ducted a successful seed
here for years, has taken Mr, C.
S. MacNaughton, of Toronto, into
partnership with him. The firm
will be known as .Jones-Mac-
Naughton Seed Company
Four Exeter churches will re
ceive bequests of $1,000 each
from the will of the late Horace
C. Harwood, of Toronto, an Ex
eter Old Boy.
One hundred and fifty district
farmers met in the town hall and
voted to establish an Exeter Co-
Operative Association. W. C. F.
Oestricher was appointed presi
dent of a provisional board of
directors.
Mr. Editor:
Week by week we are becom
ing acquainted with people of the
past. How nice of you to “trot
them out". Those must have ’been
the days. Have we any people
living today to whom you can
hand some flowers? I am sure we
have.
Quite recently a man slipped
away, to a better clime, who, to
me, was the most unforgettable
character I ever met. He was a
preacher, staunch and true. When
and wherever he spoke to people,
you could hear a pin drop, and
hearts and pulses quickened.
Talking to a gentleman recent
ly, we discussed the habit of
church going. He ventured the
opinion that some of it was just
a fashion. Well, that is not new.
Back about two thousand years
ago, some turned it into a place
of barter. They made it a den of
thieves. A great leader of the day
became so angry, he made a whip
of cords, and drove them out and
turned ovei- the tables. He brand
ed them as hypocrites. He prom
ised them an eternity of pain and
anguish.
I asked this preacher friend of
mine once, in a critical mood:
“Would you go and preach in
front of the hotel?" He replied:
“I would go to hell and preach
if I had a return ticket."
after, I took my hat
man.
If I mentioned his
pie all around this
would become reverent. He was a
living exposition of the truth
that life can be beautiful here
on this earth.
He’s changing the nation’s landscape
You may see the result of what he is doing in the city’s changing
skyline — or out where the corn grows tall... in the mushrooming
suburbs — or in the new look of Main Street in a mellow old town.
Where many a vacant lot once stood, he helps fill it with a fine
new school. Where you used to see a structure that was an eyesore
you may now see a new apartment house, store or other building
he played a role in providing.
'Thanks in part to him, many houses rise here and there, or row
on row, in community after community. New black ribbons or
asphalt tie town to town. Somewhere, a new bridge is built.
New industrial plants, too, are sometimes the by-products of
his helping hand. Perhaps one of them has provided you with a job.
Who is he? ,
He represents all the millions of life insurance policyholders in
Canada. And it’s money from their premiums, which.life insurance
companies invest for them, that makes possible such improvements
as these throughout the nation.
So, if you are a life insurance policyholder building security for
your family arid yourself, you’re also helping to build a better
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NEW ROOF?
Distinction?
Recognition
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name, peo-
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off to that
“Accident Is Just A Word Until You
Have One”—Drive Carefully, Observe The
Rules Of The Road.
Whilsmith
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Exeter has a new distinction. According
to a recent report, the town has more dogs
than any other town in Huron.
Such an outstanding fact must have
some great significance.
Perhaps it indicates that We have toler
ant gardeners.
Or perhaps it adds strength to the gar
deners’ argument that the authorities are too
lenient in their control of the animals.
Maybe it means that we are a town of
dog lovers—that wc are a centre for dogs.
Or perhaps We have better trees than
the other places.
Retiring Public School Principal C.
Blowes recently finished his tenth year
chief instructor of the local school. This
record of service deserves recognition.
Mr. Blowes will move to Preston where
he has accepted a position on another school
staff. Exeter residents will wish him well.
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wedding anniversary at
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married in England and
to Canada 11 years later,
have lived in Iiensall near
years.
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what a big chance you’re taking. Actually more people have
acciderits right at home than anywhere else.
By avoiding accidents you save more than suffering and
worry—you save money, too! Ina family the size of ours
(We’re now over 31,000), these savings arc important. That’s
why our employees are not only thoroughly trained to use
safety tools and methods, but continually reminded to take
every precaution to avoid injury to themselves and others.
It’s another way we help keep costs down so wc can pro
vide you with the best possible telephone service at the
lowest possible cost
How to prevent home accidents is shown in “Home Safe
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