HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1954-12-23, Page 2Page 2 THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 23, 1954
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progress, reform and public welfare,
never pe afraid to attack wrong,
never belong to any political party,
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inn news.
Jptfings By J.M.S.is Oft If 3 ff^fir f
THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 23, 1954 __________________
jfn all the hustle-bustle of our happy
Holiday preparations, let us never forget
the true spirit of Christmas, so beautifully
expressed in those carols of beloved memory.
Let us dedicate ourselves to the ideal of which the
Angel sang: "Peace on Earth, Good Will toward Men.”
Take Care At Christmastime
By CPL. N. R. CHAMBERLAIN
Ontario Provincial Police, Grand Bend, Ontario
Christmas is a time of rejoicing and
happiness, but it can also be a time of heart
break and tragedy. For more people are
killed in traffic accidents during the Christ
mas season that at any other time of the
year.
This fact comes as no surprise to police
-officers because we know that in December
roads are likely to be icv. and it takes from
three to 12 times as far to stop a ear on
snow or ice as on dry pavement. In Decem
ber, dawn comes late and dusk comes early.
The shortest days of the year are those
just before Christmas.
Business and shopping streets are most
crowded during the week before Christinas,
with the greatest throngs of all coming at
dusk and after dark. When it is snowing
or raining the danger is greatly increased.
Pedestrians, their arms full of packages,
their minds on the activities of the season,
take grave chances to save a few seconds of
time.
Care and courtesy on the part of both
motorist and pedestrian will decrease the
hazard of the season. Here are a few sug
gestions, based on experience, of avoiding
accidents at this time:
First For The Driver:
Get the feel of the road by trying your
brakes before starting out, to test the slip
periness of the road surface.
Adjust your speed to road and weather
conditions so that you can stop in an emer
gency.
You cannot avoid what you cannot see,
so keep the windshield clear.
Use chains on ice. They cut braking
distance as much as 40 to 30 percent.
Apply brakes gently to stop. Sudden
jamming can cause dangerous skids.
To The Pedestrian:
Pedestrians too have a greater respons
ibility during the Christmas Season, not only
to themselves, but to motor traffic. Here are
a few hints for those on foot!
Cross only at intersections and don’t
forget to look BOTH ways I
Be extra careful where there are parked
cars which obstruct vour vision or the motor
ists’,
Don’t always depend on the motorist to
see you at night.
It’s safer to wait a minute than take a
chance.
Last year too many of our citizens were
killed or injured in automobile accidents
during the Christmas season.
Don’t let death rob you of your holiday,
Remember these common-sense rules, Re
solve to drive with courtesy, walk with care,
<f)e Exeter
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Many Changes In 25 Years
I have just been looking over
the December issues of the Times-
Advocate of twenty-five years
ago and it is surprising to note
the many changes that have taken
place among the businessmen- of
Exeter during that time.
Two who have carried on con
tinuously since that time ere W.
S. Cole, druggist and ,S. B. Tay
lor, jeweller.
Jones & May, known for a good
many years, are now two separ
ate concerns, J. ,H. Jones conduct
ing a grocery and F, A. May &
Sou the drygoods. Traquair and
Lindenfield were in partnership
and are now two separate con
cerns. E. R. Hopper has added a
partner in K. Hockey, w. G. Sim
mons is in partnership with his
two sons. R. G. Seldon’s business
is being operated by his son Wal
lace, B. W, F. Beavers’ hardware
is now conducted by his son Reg.
Cunningham and Pryde are now
T. Pryde & Son. and I have in
partnership with me my two
Robert and Don.
Retired From Business
Those in business then
have passed away or retired
R. N. Rowe, H. T. Rowe, W. W.
Taman, Trueman Elliot, C. L,
Wilson, Frank Coates, Milo Snell
Ed. Treble, Ed. Dignan, C. Brooks
W. J. (Beer, G. A, Hawkins, H.
Bierling, Sandy Elliot, Ford deal
er; Harvey Bros., Millers; Ross
Taylor Lumber Co.,, Soiithcott
Bros,; R. D. Mousseau, machinist;
sons
who
are:
Thoughts At
Christmas
By B. A.
Need not despise our times.
Nor fancy vast Utopia,
(The very faith we say is lost
We squander in such dreams.)
The tyrant falls
And hate destroys itself.
Yet to our time
Remains The Thread of gentle
ness;
In those possessed of love
“ serve humanity when egos
dull,
When minds must be refreshed.
Need not say, “lost”,
If tinsel should distract.
We still must light our
with flames
From those who walk in gentle
ness.
men
E. JS.
now
To
lamps
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JOY TO THE WORLD
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50 YEARS AGO
At an enthusiastic Conservative
convention held in JHensall, Henry
Eilber was again named as party
candidate, his being the only
name to be
meeting.-
Elimville’s
did not join
raise the price of horse-shoeing to
12^ and 30^. He says he can
live at the old prices of and
25<J, providing his patrons pay
cash, he having raised the price
only on book accounts.
After faithfully serving Hibbert
township for four .years as coun
cillor and two years as reeve.
Mr. William Dalrymple has de
cided to drop out of municipal
politics at the end of the year.
Mr. W. J. Bissett, who
accepted the position
stable and night watch
forth, has decided not to
position and will continue his
position as constable and untility
man here.
Messrs Hugh Spademan and
Robert Gardiner were elected to
County Council by acclamation.
Rev. A. H. Going, pastor of
Centennial Methodist Church,
East London, has accepted an in
vitation to James St, Church Ex
eter. *.
three years with his daughter,
Mrs. J. S. Grant, -died at his home.
placed
village
in the
before the
blacksmith
combine to
recently
of con-
at Sea
take the
15 YEARS AGO
Fire which partly destroyed the
farm home of Mr. and Mrs. Hed
ley May, two miles south of town,
started when gasoline Mr. May
was pouring into a can, ignited
from a lantern.
Over 1,200 children were enter
tained at a theatre party spon
sored by the Exeter Lions Club
and Canadian Legion. Mr. and
Mrs. Cochrane donated the the
atre for three performances.
Rev. Ernest Grigg addressed
the Lions Club at their supper
meeting at the Bossenberry Hotel.
Only one night this season has
been cold enough for arena man
ager Charles Triebner to attempt
to make ice.
The Christmas fowl market has
been dull. Prices paid this week were: turkeys, 20^; geese, 14^;
chickens, 16<J.
Chambers Bros. Garage, Powell’s
Variety Store, Middleton’s Bakery
Hogarth’s Baby Chick Hatchery,
Harvey & Harvey, grocers.
Professional Men
Among the professional
Dr. M, 0. Fletcher and Dr.
Steiner are the only ones
in business. The others were Dr,
W. J- Browning, Dr. Hyndman,
Dr. G. F, Roijlston Dr. G. S.
Atkinson and Dr. A. R. Kinsman,
Gladman & Stanbury and Carling
& Morley were barristers and E,
Elliot a notary public.
Rev. J. Bernard
minister of Caven
Church and Miss
was organist.; Rev.
house was pastor
United and Miss Evelyn Hueston
was organist; Rev. J, J. Fenton
was rector of Trivitt Memorial
Church; Rev. D. McTavish was
pastor of James St. United and
W. R. Goulding was organist.
Mr. and Mrs. Goulding treated
the choir to a Christmas party,
Creamery butter was quoted
at 46c, dairy butter at 40c, eggs
40 to 51c a dozen, hogs $10.75.
W. S. Cole had an advertise
ment for sharpening razor blades
single 3c, double 4c.
Sunday School Concerts
Sunday 'School concerts, with
the scholars and classes taking
part in the program, followed by
Santa Claus and treats and pre
sents featured the Christmas sea
son.
A fund close to $100 was raised
by public subscription for provid
ing Christmas cheer for needy
families
I had the privilege of starting
this fund which continued for a
number of years, One Christmas
morning I was standing on the
steps of the Times-Advocate when
a young lad passed on his way to
the postoffice. I said “Well son
what did Santa bring you for
Christmas?” “Nothing, he didn’t
call at our place” was the reply.
I thought that thing should not
prevail in Exeter and the next
year a Christmas cheer fund was
sponsored by the Times-Advocate
and a committee'looked after the
distribution.
...and to everyone,
MERRY CHRISTMAS
The Voice
Rhodes was
Presbyterian
Lina Coates
C. J. Moore-
at Main St.
Of Temperance
WHY NOT?
T. Harry Hoffman
North American Life Representative
DASHWOOD
10 YEARS AGO
Guests of honor at a banquet,
sponsored by the local commit
tee appointed for the reception of
returned men, were Sgt. and Mrs.
Andy Easton; W/O Murray Moore
and his parents and Pte. Everett
Pollen, his father and sister, Mrs.
Graham Mason. Engraved pen
and pencil sets were presented to
the men “who recently returned
from overseas .duty.
William I-I. Pepper, well-known
Stanley township farmer, was
found dead where he had collaps
ed in the snow while driving some
livestock.
Main roads have been kept
open by the snow plows, but
some side roads are closed to
traffic as a result of heavy snow
storms.
Mrs, Rebecca Sims, of Crediton,
died in St. Joseph’s
complications arising
tured hip suffered in
home.
Mr. and Mrs. W.
celebrated their fifty-second wed-
had. made his home for the past (ding anniversary on December 21.
A clever young lad, just out of
High School, was invited into a
fraternity to have a drink. He de
clined pleasantly. “Why Not?”
That isn't the picture I have of
myself”. He was a star athlete.
He was keen on modern science.
After a University ^course and
post-graduate studies,’he went in
to an airplane factory. When war
broke out the government re
quisitioned his services. He did
research work on wing strains, ice
formations, moisture densities.
Certain it is that he was one
workman who did not let dur fly
ing men down. (adv’t)
At this joyous Christmas
season... we extend to everybody
our heartfelt wishes for a
happy holiday, a prosperous New Year.
Dinney Furniture
AND FUNERAL SERVICE
H. Dearing
Hospital of
from a frac-
a fail at her
Seasons Greetings
Jack Smith Jeweller
the year ’round, is especially appreciated
at Christmastime. To our many loyal
Friendship ... a precious possession
frie&df we wi«b a Very Merry Cliristmas
and a New Year billed with happiness
wonderful... and its arrival
I ways brings to us the realization that we have such
wonderful friends. May your Holiday
Season be filled with outstanding happiness.
25 YEARS AGO
A. W. Morgan was elected pres
ident of South Huron Plowmen's
Association at their annual meet
ing. Percy Passmore and Gordon
McDonald are vice - presidents,
Ernest Pym, secretary, and Wil
liam Welsh, treasurer.
Rain visited this area making
roads and sidewalks a glare of
ice. Trees and wires were coated
with ice But no serious damage
to hydro or telephone lines has
been reported.
Rev. Borden Cunningham, of
St. Thomas, has been appointed
rector of the Anglican churches
at Milverton and Millbank and
has assumed his new duties.
The P.U.C, is wiring the new
post office for hydro this week.
Mr. George McBain, 79, who
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