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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1954-11-18, Page 1MOHAWKS OPEN HOCKEY SEASON FRIDAY 3■#See Eighty-Second Year & THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 18, 1954 Open Fire Hall For Dashwood Hay and the new night’s ceremony Reeves Morrissey congratulated trustees and their the the new pre- both new Reeves of Stephen and -Townships, Jack Morrissey Earl Campbell, together cut ribbon to officially open the fire hall at Dashwood Monday night. Opening of the cement-block hall complete the extensive pro­ gram which the police village has undertaken to make its fire de­ partment among the best of its kind in the province. In addition to building the hall, the village purchased this summer a new $10,500 fire en­ gine completely equipped with all modern fire-fighting machinery. At Monday and banquet, and Cam-pbell .police village fire department on equipment. The brigade is pared to make runs into townships to fight fires. Save Cottage ■In its first test since the ■engine arrived, the Dashwood brigade was instrumental in sav­ ing a summer cottage along jthe lakeshore in September. Dashwood truck pump water from out the fire. Presiding over banquet was Trustee Chairman Jim Hayter and Fire -Chief V. L. Becker. The dinner is give an­ nually by tht trustees for mem­ bers of the fire brigade who do not receive any remuneration for their services. The turkey meal was served -by Chairman Hayter and Trustees -GHiff Salmon and Harold Weber and was prepared by their wives. Jim Brophey, official of the London Junior Chamber of Com­ merce, was guest speaker and told the brigade that “service to humanity is the best work of life”. He congratulated them for serving with the department and paid tribute to the village for its fire-fighting equipment. Members of the fire include, besides Chief Assistant Chief Meryin Joe Merner, Bob Hay ter, Albert Miller, Stuart Wolfe, Ervin Ra­ der, George Schebusch, Emil Bec­ ker, Harry Zimmer, (Charles Steinhagen (police chief of Dash­ wood for 45 years), and Edwin Miller. The new 24x40 fire hall is on the first street south of Highway 83. It was (built at a cost of $2,200 to house the equipment. The police village, population of 4'0(4, Ventures of $8,0'00 to pay for new equipment. A surplus over $3,000 was used to pay the balance. brigade Becker, Tieman, engine and with a total issued de- the of for Price Per Copy 70 Party Of Searchers I ■■■ 4 JI I I IFinds Tot, 4, In Field The was able to the lake to put Monday night’s Believes Club Can Be Legal An Exeter lawyer said this week that it is possible for a ■bottle club to operate under the ■Canada This site to w e e k Branch claimed legal. The lawyer the W.C.T.U. informed. It is to have a club served but he could not be a profitable venture. The lawyer noted that the ■argument on the legality of bot­ tle clubs had been taken up re­ cently by several Toronto lawyers and they had finally agreed that it was possible to have a bottle club under the CTA. ‘ In last week’s letter to The T-A, the W.'C.T.U. quoted a mem­ ber of the staff of the Ontario Temperance Federation who said that the existence of a bottle club is not permitted under the Act and that this statement was backed by “the best legal advice to be obtained”. The Times-Advocate is attempt­ ing to secure an authoritative interpretation of the Act to clari­ fy the issues. Temperance Act. opinion is directly oppo- t'he one expressed last by the Exeter-Hensall of the W.'C.T.U. which that such clubs were il- said he believed had been mis­ possible, he said, in which beei* is believed that it Begin Patrol For Safety Chief of Police Reg Taylor training a safety patrol of public school pupils who will be on duty, beginning Monday, at Gid- ley and Victoria Street crossings for the protection of public school children who live on the west side of town. The two patrols, who will be on duty from 8:45 to 9 a.m. and from 1:15 to 1:30 p.m., will be equipped with plastic raincoats and hats, white police-type belts and hand stop signs which have been purchased by the Exeter branch of the Canadian Legion. 'Chief Taylor asks the co­ operation of parents in encourag­ ing their children to cross at the corners where patrols are stationed. Adults, too, are asked to observe the patrols. Pupils who will form the pat­ rols are Jim Tomlinson, Phyllis Merkley, Ronnie Douglas, Bill Vandworp, Betty Dixon, Sandra Snider, Sandra Walper, Helen Lux, Doug Jermyn, and Martha Cochrane. Douglas Braithwaite, Jim Mc­ Donald, Fred Ward, Carol Ho­ garth, Eunice Ward, Marlene McMillan and Elaine Hogarth. Bend Votes is will ,’-?W Ratepayer Delegations Complain About Drains I rMil LEGION LEADERS — Presidents and secretaries of the Exeter branch of the Legion since its formation assembled at the mortgage-burning ceremony at the Hall on Remembrance Day, The four secretaries, seated, are Milton Pfaff, A. M. Easton, who was also a president, William Chambers and Stanley Frayne. In the row are presidents: Thomas Pryde, MLA, and the second, president of the branch; McArthur, William Middleton, Samuel Dougal, R. E. Poolev and Len McKniglit; third row. Canadian Memorial “Scotty” second Sydney — . . ■ } presidents, are Bert Borland, Albert Ostland, Fred Darling, Harvey Pfaff, Verne Heywood and Andrew Bierling, this year’s president. First, president, Dr. Garnet Atkinson, died sev- al years ago. —T-A Photo Fire Destroys Barn,Livestock Stanley F Of A Elects Officers Anson McKinley, R.R. 1, ich, and George Reid, of Varna, president and Stanley Town- of Agriculture Zur- Town Names Arena Board The community centres board was re-appointed day night. Members are ward Brady and and Harry Hicks, Russ iSnell and Weber and Eugene Beaver. The board is responsible the operation of the arena the community centre park. Use of the town hall granted to Police Chief Reg Tay­ lor for his BB gun club which he is organizing among young boys of town. The chief will teach members proper use and precautions of firearms as well as instructing them in how to shoot. Mayor W. G. Cochrane, who was absent from the meeting, was appointed as the council’s re­ presentative on the Safety Coun­ cil. On Utilities Ratepayers in Grand Bend vote Monday to establish a Pub­ lic Utilities Commission to man­ age electric and water services for the village. If the by-law passes, the vil­ lage will take over the hydro system which it purchased earlier this year and which has been operated .by the Exeter Rural H.E.PjC. .for Grand Bend. Election of members to the commission will be held along with the regular municipal elec­ tions if the proposal is approved. Nominations will be held on No­ vember 29 and elections, if ne­ cessary, on December 6. The village no public water system. were re-elected secretary of the ship Federation Tuesday night. The election of officers was held at the annual meeting and banquet in Hay Community Cen­ tre, Zurich, at which 260 attend­ ed. Stanley Federation, one of most active in the county, ■cured over 200 names on a cent petition for a vote on a wheat producers’ marketing board. It also circulated a peti­ tion against Daylight Saving Time which received considerable support. The Federation also assisted 4-H clubs at Zurich and Bayfield. Harold Baker, associate agri­ cultural representative for Hu­ ron County, showed pictures and described his recent tour to Europe which was sponsored by the Royal Winter Fair. Wilfred Shortreed, of Walton, president of the County Federa­ tion of Agriculture, reported on. federation activities and presided for the elections. Elected vice-president was McBeath, Directors are Bedard, Jack Scotchmen, Scotchmer, El-gin Porter, Hayter, Harry Hayter, the se­ re- Alex Leon Ken Elmer Gordon Johnston, Bert McBride, Clarence Park, .Victor Taylor, Jack Taylor and Wilmer Jones. Serve 450 At Supper The ladies of the James Street United Church served a fowl sup­ per to some 450 persons in three sittings Wednesday evening. Hot turkey with all the trimmings was bountifully supplied. by council Mon- Councillors Ed- Robert Dinney, Schwartz, Garnet iSnell and Jack District Officer Addresses Guides Mrs. J. W. Monteith, district commissioner of Stratford, spoke to the local association interested in Girl Guide work at the Legion Hall on Tuesday night. She stressed the fact that Girl Guide organizations, in Canada and in nearly every country of the world, have an association made up mostly of mothers of Guides, Brownies and Rangers, who work with them. Mrs. W. A, Ness, president of the local " “ . charge of the meeting. During the J „ Hendrick recited and Mr, Ken Bridges showed entertaining films. was association, whs lh program, Helen DOGPATCH FAVORITES — “LIT Abner” and Daisy Mae”, of SHDHS arc Ted Smith, Exeter, and Bev Coulter, Grand Bend, who were chosen at the annual Sadie, Hawkins Dance at the school Friday night, The two were crowned with carrot­ coronets oil a corn-stalk throne by Student Council .President Barbara Brintnell and Vice-President Bob MacLarcn. /V large crowd of students, dressed in dungarees and plaid shirts? attended the traditional turn-about event at which the girls treat the boys. —T-A Photo Loss was estimated at over $12,000 when the large barn of Lloyd Durr, R.R. 8, Parkhill, burned to the ground Friday night. Twenty-one head of cattle, five pigs, some hens and implements were destroyed in addition to a large quantity of feed and grain. Origin of the fire is still un­ known. Neighbors spotted it shortly before 11 o’clock and an attempt was made to save the building but this was impossible. Mr. and Mrs. Durr were at Lieury church when the blaze was noticed. Lawrence Tieman and Ralph Roe were among the first to spot the fire. The Parkhill fire brigade did not go to the scene since it is not allowed to leave the town. Several volunteer firemen attend­ ed with hand extinguishers. Mr. Durr, who said the barn was partially covered with insur­ ance, hoped to start rebuiding Thursday. Neighboring farmers will assist him in a bee. H. K. Eilber Prominent Mr. Herbert K. Eilber, 73, of Crediton, passed away Wednesday afternoon after being ill for a week in Victoria Hospital, Lon­ don. A native of Crediton, he was one of the most prominent and one of the most beloved men of the community. His father was the late Henry Eilber, who for 22 years repre­ sented South Huron in the On­ tario Legislature. His mother was the former Elizabeth Krattiger. H.K. followed his father as clerk and treasurer of the Township of Stephen and from 1925 to 1952 he was manager and secretary­ treasurer of the Hay Township Mutual Fire Insurance Company. He was past president of the On­ tario Mutual Fire Insurance Com­ panies. Leading Church Official Mr. Eilber was one of the lead­ ing officials of the Evangelical United Brethren Church. For nine years as a organist of many years men’s adult He was a Forest Lodge, A.F. & A.M eter; of the Scottish Rite, don; and of the Club. Mrs. Eilber, the Girvin, predeceased Surviving are one daughter niece (Mrs. Ward Fritz), of Zur­ ich, and one granddaughter, Mary Louise Fritz, St. Thomas. Resting at man funeral until Saturday at 2 p.m. when a public service Will be held in the Crediton U.B. Church followed by interment in the Crediton ceme­ tery. A Masonic service will held at the cemetery, young man he was the church and for was teacher of the Bible class. member of Lebanon Ex- Lon- LionsExeter former him in Mary 1948. Ber- of Alma College, the T. Harry Hoff- liome in Dashwood Local Co-op Marks Year Exeter District Co-operative >‘ficials reported they are be of- "well satisfied’’ with the financial state­ ment given at the annual meeting Friday night. Wilfrid Shapton, president, said the statement was “pretty good” in view of the recent reverses the organization has suffered. Rev. W. A, Young, O.A.C. chaplain, addressed the members —Please Turn to Page 12 Collect 15 Tons Of Scrap Paper Over 15 tons of scrap paper were collected by members of Ex­ eter Lions Club Wednesday after­ noon. Receipts from the drive will be donated to the Boy Scouts. Two groups of ratepayers ap­ peared before Usborne Council at its recent meeting to complain about drains. A delegation of ratepayers on the Dykeman drain waited on the council asking that some pro­ tection be given to the work al­ ready installed and that measures be taken to protect the tile laid out from damage over winter. Council advised that the engineer had inspected the work that day and had ordered that the in­ stalled tile should be covered and that means be taken to pro­ tect the end of the tile. Rate­ payers made a further request that the 12-inch tile on the main drain be replaced with 14-inch tile. Council said this should be referred to the engineer. Council promised to inspect the ditch with the contractor when back­ filling operations began. Hear Delegation A delegation of ratepayers on the Jaques Municipal Drain ap­ proached council in regard to a complaint lodged with W. L. Rice, engineer with the Ontario Department of Public Works. Council advised the ratepayers that the engineer- lrad inspected the drain that day and gave his opinion that it was working freely. The ratepayers were also advised, as they had been prev­ iously, that the cost of all re­ pairs to the drain must be borne by the ratepayers on the drain in accordance with the Municipal Drainage Act. The assessor reported the com- pletion of the 1955 assessment roll for taxation in 1955. The total of the taxable assessment on the new roll is $2,680,300, an increase ovei' the 1953 roll of $7,850; the population of the township also increased by 22 to a new total of 1,631 people. The clerk reported that no "appeals had been received within the 14- day time limit and council set the next regular council meeting as the time for the closing of the 1954 court of revision on assessment and for certifying the roll. Problem Of Costs ■Council directed that Mr. Rice be advised that the council had at all times taken care of or been willing to take care of re­ pairs to the drain as needed and that the only point under dispute was the matter of where the costs should lie. Council approved of two weeks holidays with pay to the grader operator Harry Sparling and one week with pay to Laverne Kel­ lett, on motion of Smith and Hern. Grants included $25 towards the South Huron Plowmen’s sociation and $25 towards the Kirkton Public Library. The clerk reported receipt of the Moir drain report from J. A. Howes, Eng. Council instructed that the ratepayers be notified that the report would be read for provisional adoption at the next council meeting, to be held on December 6. By MRS. ERVIN BABER Four-year-old Rose-Marie Wie­ gand, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Wiegand, of Concession 14 of Hay, was found by her father still clutching her doll in arm, carrying one boot in other, one mitt lost and feet and wet after Elgin and neighbors had searched not his bush but the neighboring bushes from 5 p.m. until well past 7 p.m. on Sunday. Dashwood citizens became aware of the search when flash­ lights gave out and some of the men came for more batteries. A group of men soon organized and were ready to help in the search when word was received that Rose-Marie was found. Her lost doll blankets kept the men on the trail. The little girl had apparently followed the family dog to the bush, become confused and was found in an open field, on Mr. Adolph Keller’s farm, whose property is behind Wiegand’s. one the cold his only As- Town Church Hears Native James (Street United -Church observed its ninety-second an­ niversary on Sunday when large congregations were present. Rev. John A. president ence, was the day. Special choir. two Walker, of Sandwich, of the London Confer- the special speaker for music was provided by the choir. Mrs. Robert Reilly sang two solos. The organist, Mr. L. Wein, was accompanied on the piano by Mr. G. Koch. At the evening service the junior choir led the service of song and a double duet was sung by Pat­ ricia Cann, Nancy Boyle, Marlene McBride and Jeanette Taylor. Mr. Walker took for his mor­ ning subject “The Living Church” of which Jesus 'Christ is the cornerstone. Mr. Walker, whose early life was spent in Exeter, was converted in James Street church in 1908 during the re­ vival services of Crossley and Hunter. As a boy he attended both Caven Presbyterian and Main Street Sunday Schools. For twelve years he was a missionary in West China and he referred to the mission school built in China from funds raised in the Exeter district. Rev. Alfred E. Johns and Mrs. Johns were also associated in the missionary work. Mr. Walker mentioned the names of several who were stu­ dents in the Exeter High School who are today serving the church as missionaries or ministers in various denominations. Rev. Mr. Snell was in Sand­ wich taking anniversary services for Mr. Walker. OPEN NEW FIRE HALL Stephen and Hay reeves, Jack Morrisey and Earl Campbell, cut the ribbon to officially open the recently-completed fire hall at Dashwood Monday night. The occasion was the annual fire brigade banquet which the police village trustees give the volunteers. Left to right, are Charles Steinhagen, police chief of the village for 45 years; Jim Hayter, trustee chairman; V. L. Becker, fire chief; Reeve Campbell, Reeve Morrissey; and trustees Harold Weber and Cliff Salmon. —T-A Photo Exeter Teams Win At Royal Fined In Court Martin McIntyre, of Exeter, who pleaded not guilty to a charge of failure to file his 1953 income tax, was fined $25 and costs by Magistrate Dudley Holmes on Tuesday. Mr. Mc- jqao siiooq siq peuin; pug to an auditing firm and blamed them for the failure to file the return. Cornelius De Reuter was fined $15 and costs for causing an accident on No. 4 Highway. He pulled out to pass a northbound car causing a southbound car to go into the ditch. Forums Disagree On Food Habits Parr Line and Elimville North Farm Forums, meeting on Mon­ day night, disagreed as oo what extent farmers* food buying ha­ bits have changed during the last 10 years. Parr Line Forum, led by John Solden, agreed food buying habits of farmers have not changed much with the exception of meat which is now kept in cold- storage lockers or home freezers, Elimville North Forum, led by Lome Elford, felt that farmers have more to change their habits of food buying by " packaged, where food is on display and self-service is used, have promot­ ed a higher sale of food. Instead of buying a winter’s supply of groceries, most people now buy a week’s supply. Both agreed that cold storages and home freezers have influ­ enced the buying of meats and have replaced the beef ring and the home-curing of pork. It would be difficult to make changes in the marketing of the products of this area which are mainly cattle, hogs and coarse grains, wits the opinion of Parr Line members. Both groups agreed farmers should strive to put up pro-ducts of a superior grade, or less been forced the way goods are The supermarkets, i I An Exeter team captured first prize in the major class of the Horse Shoe Pitching Contest at the Royal Winter Fair on Fri­ day. Jack Boa, Fred Harburn, Stan Fritz and Basil Preszcator won five games out of eight in the national competition. First, Time To Enter It was the first time members of the club had entered the major event at the fair. Their prize amounted to $18. Earl;' cator a Huron the G Sports ier this year, Basil Presz- ,nd Jack Boa captured the County Championship at rand B end Tri-County Meet. George the local Bearings “Winne of Dorset Horned shepherds in Canada is Preston Dearing and Son, of R.R. 1, Exeter, who again swept top awards at the' Royal Winter Fair. The Bearings walked off with^ grand and reserve champion-' ships for both ram and ewe, in addition to many lesser awards. Walker is president of club. Still Champions T and Still Champion” High Ternperatures High temperature for week, 62°, nesday. Though unusual for No­ vember, it has been topped by M.88 in 1950. and 66.3° in No­ vember of 1953 as recorded by the Centralia RCAF meteorologi­ cal section. t h e was recorded oil Wed- in there fill the chair Cochrane and Exeter may Election Interest Remains Quiet All is quiet on the municipal front. No reports of election activity ■r surrounding munici- e circulating. However, meetings are still and anything can in town palities a the nomination 10 days away happen. Officials tied that enough to W. G. : three councillors have announced their intention of resigning at the end of the term. So far no new candidates have been nonneed. 8. Mayor at least Goderich Kinsmen Initiate Members A team from Goderich Kinsmen Club initiated four new members into the Exeter club Thursday night. They were Dr. Bruce EiCk- meier, I-Iarold Preszcator, Leslie Ballantyne and Gilbert Dow. Deputy-Governor Tom Garner,’ of Kitchener, spoke to the club on Kinsmanship. Kinsmeii taking part in the meeting included Vice-Presidents Sheldon Wein and Lloyd Ford, and Ray Wtterth. President Les Parker was id charge of the meet­ ing, — Andrew the Exeter' BURNS MORTGAGE 'Bierling, president of 'Branch of the Canadian Legion, is shown 'burning the mortgage of the branch’s modern Memorial Hall at a ceremony on Thursday flight. The large hall was built by volunteer labor four years ago and Is considered one of the fin­ est of its kind in the area. -T-A