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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1954-12-23, Page 1Songs, Comedy, Dancing Feature Commencement Exeter and district residents Silled the auditorium of South Huron District High School on Monday and Tuesday nights for the commencement and variety program “Hi-Time for *54." Dr. H. II. Cowen, chairman of the Board, welcomed the audience, staff and students and with the assistance of Charles MacNangh- ton, Laird Mickle, H. L. Snider and Edward Chambers, memb- bers of the Board, presented in­ termediate and secondary school graduation diplomas to over 100 students. Barbara Brintnell, president of the Student Council, dedicated the 1954 Variety Show to Dr. Cowen and his associates on the school board during the building of the new school. The program, which included choral numbers, dancing, skits and gymnastics was under the direction of Principal H. L. Stur- gis, assisted by members of the staff. The High team, and cadets in stage while the chorus “We’ve gone as far as we can go’ which put into song the outstand­ ing qualities of S.H.D.H.S. Kath­ leen Kalbfleiseh gave an exhibi­ tion of baton twirling garet Allen danced the Fling in costume. Dances which added flip with included the Empe: Donna Oesch as ballerinas; Garden” in which a windmill and tulips formed the setting for the girls in Dutch costumes; the Cze­ choslovakian Dance with costumes typical of that country; a preci­ sion dance by girls in military >costume; a rainbow dance in opening number “Our New School” found the rugby cheer leaders, majorettes uniform on the the chorus sang and Mar- IIighland nd ‘In color to COS til 11103 altz with Willert ■or W Judy an old Dutch Assist Needy Countr Stop Reds, The general topic for Farm Fo­ rums this week was: “Trade oi- Aid or What?”, meaning that there is a choice in the manner of giving aid to under-developed countries. The first question asked was: ‘“Why do you think we should be concerned with helping the under­ developed countries of the world?” The 26 members of Fairfield Forum, who met at George Hep­ burn’s home, agreed it is our moral duty to help underprivileg­ ed countries. If we do not, we leave the way open for Commun­ ists to enter. The best way to give this aid is through the Colombo plan which was started in 1950 for co- Special Services Mark Christmas. A large congregation attended a special Christmas service in Tri­ vitt Memorial Church on Sunday night. Based on the theme “Christ is the Light of the World” the ser­ vice was a simplified form of old Candlemass service with procession of lights. The Rev. Norman D. Knox gan the ceremony by blessing­ candles at the altar. The candles were then lighted and handed to the choir members who then pro­ ceeded to the font for prayers and then to the chancel for Advent ■and Christmas carols. The oldest known Christmas hymn “Of the Father’s Love Begotten” was sung to the James The sented Perfect Gift” at the Sunday even­ ing service in James Street United Church. The drama and the char­ acters were introduced by Mrs. John Schroeder. Taking part were Mrs. R. C. Dinney, Mrs. Eric Carscadden, Mrs. Aubrey Tennant, Mrs. Art Cann and Mrs. Clarence Boyle. Mrs. Claire Green sang the carol accompaniment. In the morning the Christmas ■communion service was held and the Rev. H. J. Snell baptized Mark Kennedy, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Heywood and Mary Jane, daughter of F/L Guy and Mrs. Mather, of Montreal, who are spending the holiday season with the latter’s mother, Mrs. J. Snell. Main Street The Sunday evening carol ser­ vice at Main St. United Church which was held in candlelight, •opened with, the procession of lights by the choir and carol singing by the congregation. Anthems by the choir wore in­ troduced by appropriate scrip­ ture readings by Rev. A. E. Hol­ ley. “O, I-Ioly Night” was sung by a male quartette, Hai'old and Ger­ ald Skinner, .Bob Russell and Sterling Ince. Carole Ann, Judy and Doug. Braithwaite sang Brahm’s “Cra­ dle Song.” At a joint service of the Sun­ day School and congregation of Caven Presbyterian Church, the children of the Sunday School oc­ cupied the centre pews. During the service, they placed their WhitO Gifts under the Christmas tree. The gifts were later taken to South Huron Hospital. The Rev. Samuel Kerr conduct­ ed, a baptismal service for Leslie Michael Parker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Les Parker and Deborah Lee, daughter of Mr. and Max Learn. the the be- the original setting plainsong. Street Women’s Federation pre- a Christmas drama, “The Mrs. Safety Parade Warns Of Fire A float with a Christmas tree well laden with presents compar­ ed with one that had been marred by fire and presents destroyed was paraded through the main St. of Exeter Saturday afternooii, and again in the evening. The par­ ade was headed by the town’s police car with siren sounding and the float wag followed by the fire engine. A placard with the inscription “Before and After” and a loud speaker warned the citizens against fire hazards dur­ ing the holiday season. The demonstration was part of a program to think and act safe­ ly so as to avoid accidents that might mar the festive season. The demonstration whs staged by Max Harness, a member' of the Exeter Safety Council, which spon­ sored the display, The loud speak­ er was provided by lion Jolly, which the costumes carried the tints of the rainbow; an Irish dance dance. Solo Dobson Klopp and Dianne Thiel did tap dance routine and Patricia Den- omme and Ruth Ann Jones took leading dance roles. The musical part of “Hi-Time” included junior and senior Glee Club numbers tette and a “Harvest Moon” dancers were: Rosemary and Myrland Smith. Ron ries. Say Forums operative economic development in South and South-east Asia. The “hand out” method of giving aid might be resented, Fairfield Forum members agreed. A Christmas program, with George Hepburn as chairman, be­ gan with a carol sing-song led by Mrs. Hepburn. Mrs. Elmer Wil­ son and Mrs. Earl Neil gave read­ ings; Joe White sang a solo; Judy Lamport and Elaine Powe played piano solos and Wendy and Jim­ mie Neil recited. Santa distributed gifts. Parr Line Forum, which met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Weido, was in agreement with Fairfield’s opinion that helping under-developed stem the tide of As the best might take they ing of technicians, teachers, mis­ sionaries and nurses to enable these countries to develop their own resources and talents, thus putting them in a better position for trade with other countries. Governments should strive for- better trade and friendlier rela­ tions with these countries. Direct aid should be given only in emer­ gencies, the members agreed. Mrs. Soldan gave a reading which pointed out methods of building up a strong Forum. Mrs. Charles Robinson and Gordon Love won euchre prizes. a grade X quar- . the 3x4 Lad and Lassies and a group of 6 lads and lassies. Allan Taylor sang “Where’er You Walk” which he sang at the C.N. E. competition. choir gowns, sang Christmas car- tata against an effective setting of a stained glass window. ■Gymnastics by South Muscle Men included that were well timed formed. Monologues by Jean and Marie Hodgson “Visiting a Sick Friend” by Joan Thomson, Arabella Taylor and Barbara Allison and “.Saturday Night Bath” by Allen Taylor, Helen Taylor and Bob Pooley ad­ ded humor to the show. Grade 13 students scored a hit with their “Times Marches Back” skit in which they relived a Christmas concert in a rural school. The closing number by a mas­ sed chorus with orchestral accom­ paniment “Dear Land of Home” was directed by Mrs. H. Sturgis. Huron pyramids and per- Lavender and skits countries would Communism. forms this aid listed the send- Senior Citizens Sing For Radio Forty members of the Senior Citizens Club met at the parish, hall of Trivitt Memorial Church on Tuesday afternoon to make a recording of Christmas carols for CKNX Wingham. Bob Secord, area director of the community programs branch who arranged the program, as­ sisted by recreational director D. Smith, interviewed Mr. Geo. Law- son as to the date of the organi­ sation of the club and the number of its members. Mr. Lawson is secretary-treasurer of the club. Mayor W. G. Cochrane led the caroilers and Mrs. H. L. .Sturgis accompanied them. A broadcast of the program will be heard over CKNX Christmas Eve at 8.15. in New Reeve Fills Council Chester Mawhinney, victor last week's election for deputy­ reeve, is happy about returning to county council and municipal work after a 16-year absence. “I enjoyed working on the council when I was in Stephen and I’m looking- forward to it again,” he said. The town’s new deputy-reeve was in public office in the town­ ship for 13 years, serving eight on council, three as deputy-reeve and three as reeve. Only 27% Vote He Huron Reeve Mr. in Exeter for eleven years, polled three times the of his opponents election. His total Ford received 78 mer, incumbent Only 448 of 1,667’ eligible vo­ ters cast their ballots. This is approximately 27 per cent. Thursday’s • vote finally com­ pleted the election of Exeter council for 1955 which took from November 29 until December The new council now stands: New Council Mayor— R. E. Pooley Reeve—William • McKenzie. Deputy-Reeve—Chester hinney. Councillors —- Ralph Edward Brady, Robert Richard Jermyn, Andrew 'Siiel- grove and Ross Taylor. Despite the fact that five of council expressed a desire to re­ tire, there will only be two new members—deputy-reeve Mawhin­ ney and Councillor Taylor. In­ cumbents returned to their seats after the second nomination when it appeared no one else would fill the positions. will represent Exeter in county council along with William McKenzie. Mawhinney, who has been combined vote in Thursday’s was 338. Lloyd and Earl Wit­ councillor, 31. 16. Maw- Bailey, Dinney, RECORD CROWD AT COMMENCEMENT—More than 1,000 people at­ tended South Huron District High School’s annual variety show “Hi-Time Revue” on Monday and Tuesday nights to establish a new record. Besides a program of dancing, singing and comedy, commencement exercises were held with tile presentation of awards, diplomas and certificates. Illustrating the variety of the show is this quintette in colorful costumes and vaudeville hats, Mary Ann Durand, left, was one of the marchers in the precision drill accompanying the “Stout-Hearted Men" number by the senior- glee club. The middle three, Perla Hern, Ted Smith and Marion Crossman, performed in the "Shine On Harvest Moon” production, Dorothy Jacques, right, danced in the "Dutch Garden" number. On Wednesday, the school held its Christ­ mas party and the teachers treated students to a turkey dinner. T-A Photo XLbe (feeler® mes-Atoocafe Eighty-Second Year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 23, 1954 Price Per Copy 70 To Increase Water Supply Propose Ausable Reservoir of Honor Chairman Of High School Dr. II. II. Cowen, chairman the South Huron District High School Board since it was formed in 1946, was honored at a school banquet Friday night. A. W. Morgan, Usborne repre­ sentative, paid tribute to the re­ tiring chairman on behalf of the Board. Edward Chambers, of Ste­ phen, presented him with luggage. C. S, MacNaughton was master of ceremonies for the banquet. Other speakers included Principal I-I. L. Sturgis and Secretary E. D. Howey. The' banquet was prepared and served by girls taking home economics classes under the direc­ tion of Miss Ann Kartushyn. Three Win Prizes For Decorations Prizes for the best decorated doorways in town for Christmas have been awarded to Geo. Dobbs, Hilton Laing and Ralph Sweitzer. The judges were Gordon and Mrs. Koch and Miss Sheilah Bailey. Turkeys to the prize winners were awarded by the town council. SANTA VISITS DISTRICT—St. Nick is the busiest man of the hour as Christmas fast ap­ proaches. He’s presided at community children’s parties in Exeter, Hensall, Grand Bend, Centralia and countless church and school concerts throughout the district. The jolly gent discusses toys and presents here with Sharon Sanders, left, and Jctske Van dev Heide, of Exeter, in Beavers Hardware toytown, T-A Photo Prepare Crest, Signs At Final '54 Meeting Action on two 19 54 town pro­ jects—a municipal crest and road signs—was reported at council meeting Monday Approval was employment of a tist to prepare winning crest design of those submitted by school children. The crest, drafted by Marion Creery, of Usborne Township, was not officially adopted, but councillors viewed it with favor. Bearing symbols of agriculture Canada and the Province of On­ tario, the winning design boasts the motto: “She Preserves Her Rural Heritage.” It is surround­ ed by maple leaves. ■Second and. third prize win­ ners were Jim Carter, also of Usborne Township and Grace McKenzie, daughter of Deputy- Reeve William McKenzie. Reeve R, E. Pooley, chairman of the crest committee, said he hoped the crest could be adopted early in 1955. Prepare Signs /Signs for the approaches to town have been ordered, Council­ lor R. E. Jermyn reported. Three organizations, the Legion, Lions and Kinsmen, will contribute along with the town towards the cost of the four billboards. Crests of the three organizations will decorate the top of the signs. Relief Officer Bill Chambers reported three new families re­ ceiving assistance, making a total of four altogether on relief. Two families, both new Canadians, were in desperate condition be- night. given for the professional ar- a copy of the SHDHS Teachers Banquet Students Members of the S.H.D.H.S. teaching staff treated students to a turkey dinner during the school’s Christmas party Wednes­ day. Dances, carol singing and a volleyball tournament were among the day’s activities. Teachers lost the tourney, and the Andrew Dixon Challenge Trophy, to a team of students captained by Keith Zahn. Students presented teachers with Christmas gifts. The student council netted over $350 from the annual variety show held Monday and Tuesday nights. Part of tho proceeds will be used to build storage space for platform props. From the variety programs in the past, the school has collected a number of costumes, props and music which it is prepared to loan to organizations who seek assist­ ance with this type of program. butfore word reached officials considerable help has been offer­ ed since. .Show Surplus The town will probably show a surplus of from $3,000 to $4,000 Clerk C. V. Pickard reported. This is about the same amount as the council started with so receipts and expenditures for 1954 have balanced. Assessor and tax collector, Eric Carscadden, stated outstanding taxes at December 15 were $15- 000. Erection of the town Christ­ mas tree and decoration of the hall was arranged by Bailey. Councillor Jermyn county industrial board had taken a new lease of life since its meeting at Clinton last week when it was announc­ ed that industry had been at­ tracted through brochures. Ex­ tention of the board’s advertis­ ing program was being discussed Mr. Jermyn said. Usborne Quiet About Election There has been no indication of election activity in Usborne township, which will hold its no­ mination meeting next Monday. Reeve Verne Pincombe said that he was undecided about seek­ ing the chair again. Members of council have not indicated intentions either, he said. The three councillors are old Hern, Harold Jeffery Clayton Smith. The nomination will be held in the township hall, Elimville. their Har- and Councillor said the promotion Entertain 1,000 At Exeter Fete Close to 1,000 children attended Exeter’s Santa Claus party Friday afternoon. The children paraded behind Santa’s sleigh to the theatre and enjoyed cartoons and comedies. Treats were distributed by mem­ bers of the Lions Club, who were in charge of this year’s party. The event is sponsored jointly by the Legion, Lions and Kins­ men. Many Traffic Mishaps On Glass-like Highway Glass-like highways caused at least four accidents in the district on Saturday when a sudden change in temperature turned wet roads into sheets of ice. Two were injured, not serious­ ly, when three cars and a wrecker were involved in a series of mis­ haps on the county line south of Exeter. A car driven by William E. Rookey, of London, skidded into the ditch. When a wrecker pulled it out, a second car, driven by Jean Tremple, of RCAF Station Centralia, slipped into the ditch, striking a spectator, John Henry I-Iayter, of R.R. 1, Clandeboye, who was taken to South Huron Hospital for treatment. A third car, owned and driven by cl JSTA/rO stiMloiit ut ContTHlici. struck the original car and knock­ ed it across into the other ditch. George Thompson, of London, was taken to city hospital for injuries from this crash. Damage amounted to about $400. A car driven by Percy Allen Reid, of RCAF Centralia, skidded 'into tho delivery truck of Elmer Willis, Exeter, south of town on I Saturday afternoon. The damage amounted to $300. Cars driven by Roland Grenier, Grand Bend, and Mrs. Bertha Mc­ Gregor, skidded into ditches in separate accidents, the first on No. 4, the second on No. 84. Damage in both cases was about $100. On, Wednesday morning, Ernest Knowles, of R.R. 1, Woodham, lost control of his car on a slip­ pery road two miles south of Win- chelsea and slid clipping a hydro age amounted to On Wednesday, Irma Graham, of Goderich, struck a horse-drawn vehicle manned by Gordon Atkinson, R.R. 1, Lucan, on No. 4 highway. Damage to the car was $150. Provincial Constables Elmer Zimmerman and Cecil Gibbons in­ vestigated the accidents. Investigation into construction of a major reservoir and filtration plant to augment the town’s water supply was launched by Monday night. Council agreed to pay engin­ eer’s fees for a survey of the Ausable east of the present dam and reservoir. The proposal, which might cost $100,000 would create another pond much larger than the existing one. First action of the project came Saturday when members of the Public Utilities Commission and officials of thq Ausable River Con­ servation Authority met here. If the Authority backs the reservoir as a flood control measure, it may be possible to secure a substantial grant from the provincial govern­ ment towards the construction. Two sites have been proposed fo rthe dam, one at the sharp curve in the riyei- just before it swings into the existing pond, the other further east where the flats narrow. Second Proposal This is the second proposal of the P.U.C. to ‘ ‘ water supply, attempted to which would 500,000 gallons daily. One sub­ stantial well has been struck east of town but the cost of pumping it in will be exorbitant. K. J. Lampman, manager of the P.U.C., said a reservoir would have to store 150 million gallons of water to provide the supply which the Commission seeks. A filtration plant would be needed to treat water from such a pond. Peak summer load has now risen to 650,000 gallons daily and the present supply cannot cope with' this demand. C. P. Corbett, P. Eng., of Lu­ can, ' ............. ‘ will make the survey and it is expected to be presented some­ time in January. council of the increase the town’s The commission has find a major well increase supply by the Authority’s engineer, into the ditch, pole. His dam- $100. a car driven by Returns Home For Christmas Jimmy Parsons, six year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Par­ sons, returned home on Saturday from Beck Memorial Sanitorium, London, where he has been a pa­ tient for two and one half years. He will enroll at Exeter public school at the beginning of the new year. Santa Flies By ROBERT HlMl’FEN With the loud roar of an air­ plane engine, and the swishing of parachute silk, Santa Cialis arriv­ ed at RCAF Centralia. In a Harvard airplane sent to the North Pole to pick up Santa and fly him to the station where over one thousand children wait­ ed for him, Santa scooted doftrft the Specially prepared chimney that had been built for him. The air force had a difficult time getting all the bricks to build that Chimney big ©hough, To RCAF Station Party but Santa managed to get down it amid the squeals, cheats and excited hand-waving of all bbyg and girls. Some of the ren were little babies, and were as old as 12 years. Santa didn’t even blink an eye as they started to swarm Up to him, because he had a present for each and every child. His Clowns hhd helpers quickly sorted the wee ones from the big ones and the present-giving began. Birst, the tiny tots came up and received a large bag of oranges, those child- some apples, candies and nuts, then the helpers handed out a present, and at the end of the line Santa sat in a great big chair laughing and playing as each little friend passed by him and the huge Christmas tree. Santa’s arrival from the North Pole though, was only the climax to more than an hour and a half of fun. The Centralia band played, a selection of Chirstmas carols, while Santa’s helpers carried in cases of pop, boxes of ice cream bars, and many big cans of choco­ late milk, Lowest Since 1948 Gold air caused a drop in tem­ perature on Tuesday, December 21 to 7.70 below zero which was the lowest recorded nt RCAF, Centralia, since March 15, 1948. The lowest temperature recorded at the station during the past seven years wks 18 below on January 23, 1948. The maximum temperature for the past week Was 37.7 de­ grees oft December 17» Milder temperature, with Shew, Is pre­ dicted for Thursday with colder weather due on Friday. A total of 28.6 inches of sftow has failed So far this year, Pay Tribute To Cochrane Tribute to retiring Mayor W. G. Cochrane was paid Monday night by members of his council at an informal gathering follow­ ing the last town meeting of the year. Councillor R. C. Dinney led in the expressions of appreciation With the presentation of a gift on behalf of the members. Mayor- elect R. B, Pooley and Police Chief Reg Taylor added tributes. The mayor extended best Wishes to his successor and thanked the councillors, Clerk C, V. Pickard ■and other town officers for their co-operation Veering Down Highway, Driver Gets Fine Of $75 Kenneth Merner, of Township, was fined costs by Magistrate Holmes when he was of impaired driving. Max Armstrong, of ______„ ton, who followed the Merner car from Clinton to near Lucan, testified he was unable to pass the Merner car with the trac­ tor-trailer he was driving be­ cause it veered across the road in front of him each time he attempted to pass. From a gas station near Cen­ tralia, Armstrong phoned the provincial police. P. C. J. Camp- the London detachment, Meriier’s car in Lucan. Donnelly, for Merner. Goderich I $75 and Dudley convicted Learning- bell, of stopped Frank counsel Hayes was crown attorney. Herbert Schenk, of Crediton, charged With failure to give an approaching car one half of the road, was acquitted by Magis­ trate Holmes. On November 14 Schenk’S oaf was in collision with one driven Q.C., Glen was C. by Frank Mcllhargy west of Crediton. Mcllhargy and Schenk were both hospitalized as a result of the accident. Francis Johnston, of London, owner of the car and Mcllhargy who was driving, LW they, had been drinking the accident nimsr D G ' both admitted „ prior to accident. Elmer D. Bell. Q. was counsel for the defense, Thomas Kyle, of Hensall, was charged with careless driving when a motorcycle he was rid­ ing, collided with a parked truck on tho main street of Hensall, and was fined $10 and costs had his license suspended three months. A fine of $5 and.costs . imposed on Arnold Shaw, of R.C, A.F., Centralia, for failure to make a sign when he turned into P.M.Q’s. An accident involv­ ing $400 damages resulted, Lloyd. Stebbins, convicted of creating a disturbance at a local residence, paid a fine of $20 and. costs. and for was