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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1950-02-09, Page 1Seventy-sixth Year annual meeting of the the Canadian was held on in the public There was The Mrs. R. E. Pooley Heads Red Cross The Exeter branch of Red Cross Society Tuesday afternoon library workroom, only a fair attendance, president, Mrs, W, E. Middleton, wag in the chair. Reports of work done in 1949 were present­ ed by the secretary and treas­ urer, A total of 700 articles was shipped from Exeter to head­ quarters in Toronto, A success­ ful canvass in March of 1949 realized $3,024 and of this ap­ proximately $2,200 was sent to Toronto. The loan cupboard is* used ex­ tensively, with particularly the crutches and wheelchairs being loaned out, the Exeter borrowing these in turn the London Red Cross. Mrs. Middleton, 'president siiice 1947, who according to Cross regulations must her office after a term, expressed her appreciation for the help given her and asked for .further co-operation by the executive for the new president, The slate of officers for 19 50 is as follows: Honourary presi­ dent, Reeve A. J. Sweitzer; president, Mrs. R. E. Rooley; first vice-president, Mrs. W. E. Middleton; second vice-president, Mrs,. J. H. Jones; third vice- president, Mrs. William treasurer, Mrs. A. Laing; tary, Mrs. V. tors, Mr. R. Francis. Mr. Pybus ed ■campaign chairman and at the meeting asked for co-opera­ tion in the coming .Red Cross campaign. The quota this year is $3,000 for Exeter. Ontario divisions’ quota is five million dollars. Many people wonder why this money is needed, especially here in our own town. Few realize how much assistance both fin­ ancially and materially is needed w'hen disaster strikes, as it has across Canada in many instances this past year,. If it had not been for Red Cross assistance the Fraser Valley people would have been homeless and clothes- less in the recent British Colum­ bia floods. All this takes money and so it is up to each Red Cross quota dian whole cessfully. Other projects under way are blood donor clinics, outpost hos­ pitals (twenty-seven in Ontario alone), dental clinics,^ swimming and water safety, Cross. And the women’s continue, too. Europe who fatherless and motherless, to Red Cross for most of their clothing. The quota of knitting and sewing for 1950 is all children’s clothing for Britain and Europe. Let us hope Exeter can do its share of this work. Any ladies willing to sew or knit can get in contact with any member of the executive. Surely one How branch from Red resign three-year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 9, 1950 HIGHLIGHT OF THE SORORITY BALL was the crowning of the 1950 Sorority Valen­ tine Girl. Chosen by ballot was Mrs. Jack Fulcher, who here is being crowned by last year’s Valentine Girl, Mrs. Jack Doerr. On the right of Mrs. Fulcher is Mrs. Morley, while at the mike is Mrs. Art Whilsmith, president of the Sorority. —Jack Doerr, ExeterCann; secre- A. Heywood; audi- N. Creech, B. M. was again nominat- branch to make up its so as to enable the, Cana- Red Cross Society as a to carry on its work suc- Junior Red Single Copy any live work must children in in camps, look most of us could make child’s garment a month, about it, ladies? x Following is a list of garments needed: Rompers, girls’ night gowns, girls’ b lo u s e s , boys’ shirts, boys’ pyjamas, girls’ knee sox, boys’ knee sox, scarves, mitts, pullover sweaters (girls’), infants’ knitted sets (jacket, bonnet, bootees). Packing day will be Friday, February 10, the library workroom. in Usborne And Hibbert Insurance Reports Strong Financial Position The seventy-fourth annual meeting of the Usborne & Hib­ bert Mutual Fire Insurance Com­ pany was held at Farquhar on Monday, February 6, with a good attendance of members. The president, Angus addressed the meeting lows: z "We are here today Sinclair, as fol- Native Of Granton Killed In Plane Crash When an Auster artillery spot­ ting two-seater light plane crashed in an Edmonton street recently while being tested with newly fitted skis for use in Ex­ ercise “Sweetbriar”, one of the two R.C.A.F, -Squadron Leaders killed was J. E. W. Bythell. A native of Granton and a son of Bythell, Thomas’ Church there. The fam­ ily later moved to Port Stanley where S/L Bythell received his early education. He later grad­ uated from the University of Western Ontario and joined the R.O.A.F. He was an instructor for most of the war at the Cen­ tralia Airport and while here lived in the residence now oc­ cupied by Sheldon Wein. Later, he was attached to MH States Air Force in some months. He leaves a wife, for the' annual meeting of the company, to receive the treasurer’s report, the auditors’ report, to elect two directors, to elect auditors, and to discuss any other business of interest to the company. “I regret to record the death of oui' friend and colleague John Hackney, who was a valued member of your Board for over fourteen years. "We have had a good year with a net increase in surplus of over $8,000. The net losses were $20,SOO, which figure includes an allowance of $1,100 for losses reported but not yet adjusted. “As you will have seen from the printed report, the number of direct policies has increased by 164 and the amount of insurance increased by $2,000,000. “I take this opportunity mind members of the introduc­ tion in the year 1949 of stipula­ tion number 7, regulating the operation of tractors and other machinery in barns. Full details of this stipulation were mailed to all policy-holders concerned. “For the convenience of mem­ bers, the company carries a stock of heavy vehicle type fire extinguishers, which are sold to members at $10 each. These ex­ tinguishers are good things to have around at any time, and we hope many more will be sold. “Although our financial posi­ tion is strong, it must not be overlooked that our rate per $100 is very low and that con­ tinued care on the part of all concerned is necessary to keep the company on a sound basis.” Following the president’s ad­ dress, the treasurer’s and audi­ tors’ reports were read and adopted. direct nearly to re­ the late Rev. former rector J. R. of St. the United Texas for the former Mary Coxwell of Campbellford, and two children, Bonnie, aged four years, and Margo, aged year. one Isaac Dunsford Mr. Isaac Dunsford, a promin­ ent farmer of the Lake Road, Hay Township, passed away on Sunday in his seventy-first year. Mr. Dunsford a couple of weeks ago was taken ill with a heart condition and during the past week suffered two paralytic strokes. He was born in Hay Township and was never married. Surviv­ ing are four sisters, Mrs. Wil­ liam Sanders and Mrs. Florence Gould, of Exeter; Mrs. Milton Russell, of Hensall; Mrs. W. Gould, Hay Township; and one brother, Percy, of Exeter, who is at present holidaying in Flor* ida. The private funeral was held from his late residence Wednes­ day afternoon conducted by Rev. C. L. Langford, with interment in the Exeter Cemetery. Annie Sanders Improving Annie Sanders, whoMiss underwent an operation in Vic­ toria Hospital, London, returned home on Friday and her many •friends will be pleased to know that she is getting along as well as can be expected. Visiting Sister Mr, Herman Prior, of Portage la Prairie, Man., visited for a few days ,with his sister, Miss Olive Prior. Mr. Prior attended the annual convention of the Canadian Retail Merchants As­ sociation held in Toronto last week and .was honored by being elected one of the directors. Angus Sinclair and E. Clayton Colquhoun, were elected directors for a three-year term and Wil­ liam Johns and Newton G. Clarke were appointed auditors for 1950. In the period of general dis­ cussion the matter of rural fire protection received much atten­ tion. The meeting closed with the singing of “God Save the King’’. At a Board meeting held after the close of the general meeting, Angus Sinclair was elected presi­ dent and Milton McCurdy vice- president. Arthur Fraser was re­ appointed as secretary-treasurer. Solicits Aid Of All Organizations The Hospital Building Fund message this week, as contained in an advertisement on page 6, is to various organizations of the South Huron district. The lodges, clubs and institutes play a very important part in the community life of any /district, and their assistance is being solicited to help in the work of providing funds for the hospital effort. Some are already makiij^, plans and we trust that every one of them will help in this work. Reports from some of the can­ vassers are coming in rather slowly, but the fund shows steady growth. The report follows: Exeter Prev. acknow, ............: Chas. Harris, add. Elmore J. McBride .... William Warren ....... Mrs. Mode Amy ....... Herbert Smith ........... Alvin Wurm ........... Fanny Hatter ............ Joe Davis ........,........ Albert Dellow ........ . Thomas Allen ............ Mr. <& Mrs. Blommert Mr. & Mrs. A. McKer- rol, .............. . William Hatter .......... Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Edwards ......... Mrs. W. W. Toman A life-long resident of Exeter passed away Sunday at her home in the person of Mrs. W. W. Tainan. Mrs. Taman had been ailing for several months and spent some time in Sarnia and London hospitals before re­ turning to her 'home about two months ago. Born in Exeter, her maiden name was Lillian Johns, daugh­ ter of the late David and Mrs. Johns. (Mr. Johns for many years was the postmaster of Exeter.) Deceased was. a mem­ ber of the Main Street United Church and during her lifetime was active in the Sunday School and a member of, the-dhoir. She was ‘a graduate of Alma College, St. Thomas. Surviving besides her husband are one son, E. F. Taman, of Listowel; two daughters, Mrs, R. S. Graves, of London, and Mrs. A. N. Ashton, of Grimsby; also two sisters, Mrs. W. T. Goodison, Sarnia, now holidaying — - -- F. at an Postal Authority Add resses Lions “During the past few years the Postal department at Ottawa had made many changes in order to give better service to the pub­ lic” said G. E. Sackville, public relations , representative, at a meeting of the Exeter Lions Club Friday evening. Mr. Sackville stated that when a man is brought into the postal service he is ‘welcomed, .told what is expected of him and what Ire will get in return. Ninety-five pei' cent are outside political in­ fluence. Some are adapted to outside work, others to inside work and as they adapt them­ selves they promoted. In Exeter holders and served by four civil service em­ ployees. The volume ol’ mail that is assorted in a few minutes after arrival is tremendous. Some of the addresses on the mail look as though .a hen with muddy- feet had walked across it. He appealed to those present to get their mail in early and to prepare it in such a way as to be easily handled. Mail clerks 'on railways must know the arrival and departure ol' trains, busses rand airplanes,, must know the names of all post offices. They are given tests to sort 1000 cards in half ,.an hour and most of them can do it 99 •per- cent perfect. Letter carriers in .cities must be courteous, neat, clean and punctual. They make approxi­ mately 450 calls twice a day, five and a half days a week, in all kinds of weather. Thousands of pieces of mail are received with insufficient postage. Tliat takes time, costs ,m o n e y and leaves a bad taste. All first class mail should have a return ad­ dress. .Twenty-three persons handle the letters between To­ ronto and Exeter. Practically all first class mail is carried by plane and there is 24-hour ser­ vice from coast to coast. Mr. Sackville stressed the importance of registering all valuables. Mr. Sackville was introduced by Sandy Elliott and an expres­ sion of thanks was given by H. K. Eilber. Several visitors were present including Postmaster M. W. Pfaff. are transferred, .and there are 749 box- 2400 persons to be London $51,078.80 25.00 50.00 20.00 2.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 1.00 5.00 25.00 Stephen Prev. ackiiow. Paul Pavkeje ........... Andrew Hicks ........... Wilfrid Huxtable ....... Sanford Lawson »....... John Oudrejicka E. A. Cnillener .......... Garnet Wilson .........„ William Schroeder .... Reg Hodgson .............. Elmer Powe ................ Edward G. Lamport „ Emery R. Pfaff ........ Donald Mitchell ....... . Jack Reeder •.............. Frank Farmer ........... Joseph F, Conlin ....... Richard Neil .............. Stanley Preszcator ..... Mrs. Ed Dundas ......... Wilfrid Dixon Gordon Wilsoil ........... Richard Neil .............. Stanley Hicks Usborne Prev. acknow. General ..... Hay ............... Hensall .......... •Total Reported $51,316.80 $ $ The regular meeting of the Municipal Council of the Village of Exeter was.............. . cil chambers with Reeve Reeve Snider Heywood, Lindenfield and ster present. The minutes of the last lar meeting of January 23 read and adopted. ■Chairman William E. Middle­ ton and Mr. Harvey Pollen of the Exeter Public School Board waited on council in regard to building of a new public school. held in the Coun- Monday evening Sweitzer, Deputy- and Councillors Web- regib- were I M rs. Fulcher Elected Sorority Valentine Girl The Exeter Arena was gaily decorated with coloured balloons and evergreens for the smart annual ball s ponsored by the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Friday evening last. Spot dances were enjoyed and prizes given, but the highlight of the evening came with the crowning of the "Queen of the Ball”. Seated on a throne covered with hearts, Mrs. Jack was crowned with a crown and presented golden torch and also a of mums and roses. The were done by Mrs. Morley, Mrs. Jack Doerr smith. A lovely There was Fulcher jewelled with a ibouquet honours and Mrs. Art Whil- lunch was served, a fine attendance. The hostesses were Mrs. F. May and Mrs. F. J. Milner. A. Teachers Have Banquet The Exeter Unit of the Fede­ ration of Women Teachers As­ sociation held .its February meet­ ing in the form of a banquet at Club Monetta. Seventeen mem­ bers enjoyed a debsSffius fried chicken dinner. At the close of the dinner business was dis­ cussed, after which the president, •Mrs. Hughson, extended thanks to Mrs. Menard for the tasty repast. Addresses Hay Insurance Co. Meeting in Florida, and Mrs. G. Adams, Dunville, who is present, recuperating from operation. The body rested at the Hopper-Hockey funeral home ana the funeral on Wednesday after­ noon was held from the Main Street United Church, with 'Rev. Mr. Mahoney officiating, assist­ ed by Rev. H. bearers Pryde, Sanders, Dawson terment Cemetery. Friends from a distance who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mr. Mr. by; J. Snell. The were Messrs. Thomas Frank Sheere, Warren Percy McFalls, Fred and Bruce Field. In- was in the Exeter Mrs. Ted Taman, Listowel; and Mrs. Graves, of London; and Mrs. Ashton, of Grims- Mr. C. F. Adams and son, David, of Dunnville; Mr. and Mrs. John E. Goodison, Mr. and Mrs. A. Lorriman, Mr. Harold Ross, all of Sarnia; Mrs. E. C. Fowell, of Detroit; Mrs. William Emigh and daughter, Mrs* Rhea Carter, of Tottenham; Mrfe. A. Burt, of London; Mrs. William Street, of Penetang; di Frank Johns, of Toronto. The seventy-fifth annual meet­ ing of the members of ,tlie Hay Township Farmers’ iMutual Fire Insurance Company was held in the Town Hall, Zurich, on Mon­ day, January 30, 19 50. The president, Fred J. Haberer, was appointed chairman and H. K. Eilber, secretary. The president in his address stated that the company now has 238 9 policies in force insuring property to the amount of $16,- 188,020. During the past year 10 81 policies were issued amounting to $7,080,700 and 1057 policies expired and were cancelled to the extent of $5,- 59 2,950. Reinsurance with the Usborne & Hibbert, West Wawa- nosh and McKillop Mutuals is increasing every year. During the year 722 applications were re-* ceived from them. There were 85 claims amount­ ing to $24,509.95 which includ­ ed $7183.30 paid for losses re­ insured with us. Losses on .live­ stock were quite heavy to the extent of $5,418.12 compared with $1,768.67 for 1948. There were a number of claims for damage to tractors and electrical appliances. These were new prob­ lems and all policy-holders wore urged to take every precaution 50.00 20.00 A jk. \\\ 7,605.00 $17,239.00 60.00 200.00 200.00 $76,620.80 CANADIAN BRASS FOR YUKON TRIAL A group of Canadian officers who will take a leading part in Exercise Sweetbriar, the V.S.-Canadian manoeuvres, scheduled to take place in the Yukon in February, are shown above during in­ doctrination training under way for wc’eks at Wainwright military camp in Alberta, Thirteen hundred Canadian troops, stationed there, have been getting accustomed to the sub­ zero temperatures which they arc expected to encounter dur­ ing the exorcise. Left to right: laeut.-Col. R. A. Keane of Fort William, Ont., who has been designated deputy ground force commander; Brigadier R, C. Coleman of Calgary, who will be chief Canadian umpire; Maj.-Gen. M. H. S, Pcnhale, G.O.C, western command; and Lieut.-Col, D. C. Cameron of Ottawa, who is commanding officer of the IMnccss Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry* — to .prevent fires. The Assets of the Company amount to $88,564.47. The sur­ plus decreased by $1,927.57. Re­ ference was also made to a re­ bate of $570.29 from the Govern­ ment on the 19 47 Income Tax. The total resources of the Com­ pany at the end of the year were $515,221.62. ( This being tkc seventy-fifth anniversary of the Company, the Board of Directors has invited the members of Group No. 4 of the M.F.U.A to be their guests at the will be October, speakers sociation, the Department of In­ surance and the Fire Marshal’s Office will attend and deliver important addresses. Reference was made to the passing of the late Stephen Webb who died recently in his ninety- third year and who for a number of ' years was Director, Vice- President and President of the Company. Albert Hendrick, a former Di­ rector and Officer of the Com­ pany was present at the meeting. He has recently had an operation and his many friends were glad to welcome him. A letter was read from John Armstrong who tendered his re­ signation as Director on abcount of ill health. The Board of Di­ rectors had accepted the resigna­ tion with regret as he had served on .the Board for a number of ears and fiis judgment had al­ ways been highly respected. H. K. Eilber, Sec’y-Treas. of the Board read the Financial Statement and J, W. Haberer one of the Auditors stated the books had been audited and found correct. Mr. R. C. McRonald, Chief of the London Fire Department and President of the Fire Chiefs As­ sociation of Canada delivered a short address on “Fire Hazards and Fire Proven tio n.” This proved very interesting and many expressed the wish that he would return at some future date to give another address. Mr. Clarence Parke was elect­ ed for two years as Director to succeed John Armstrong and Goldie Graham, Henry C. Beaver and William H. Love were re­ elected Directors for a .term of three years. J, W. Haberer and George Deichert were re-elected Auditors, Following the annual meeting, the Board reconvened and Wm. H. Love was elected President and Wm. Haugh, Vice-President for the ensuing year, , annual meeting which held some time next It is expected several representing the As- Mr, Middleton stated that bis Board had secured architects plans for additions to the old high school building. The esti­ mate of cost of completed build­ ing is $172,000. The plans have been approved by the Depart­ ment of Education, school cials. Bollen of the new school was an absolute ne­ cessity. They asked that the Council approach the Municipal Board asking tentative approval to the building of a public school addition so that detailed plans and specifications may be prepared and tenders called. It was moved by Deputy- Reeve Snider and seconded by Councillor Heywood that the clerk be instructed to approach the Municipal Board asking ten­ tative approval to the building of a public school addition so that detailed plans and specifica­ tions may be prepared and tend­ ers called. This motion was car­ ried unanimously. Mr. J. Haberer and Mr. Del­ bert Geiger waited on. Council asking a grant toward the Hay Township Community Building now being completed in Zurich. Council promised consideration. Fire Chief William Chambers waited on Council. Mr. Cham­ bers reported on re-arrangement of equipment and asked author­ ity to purchase a lj" nozzle and four steel helmets. This author­ ity was granted on the motion of Deputy-Reeve Snider and Councillor Webster. Exeter branch of the Canadian Legion applied for a permit to build on its property on East side of William Street, mission was granted on the mo­ tion of Deputy-Reeve Snider and Councillor Webster. Petitions for sidewalks on Gidley and Senior Streets were received and accepted for fur­ ther attention. Communications were received and dealt with as follows: Pol­ lard Bros. Ltd,, regarding cal­ cium chloride (liquid). Filed. Goulding, Rose & Co., regard­ ing school debentures. ‘Filed. ■Department of Education, Community Programmes- By-law. Filed. Salvation Army, acknowledge­ ment of grant. Filed. War Memorial Children’s Hos-’ pital, acknowledgement Filed. Canadian National regarding assessment, assessor. Edmond Hendrick, parking fine. Filed. W. G. Cochrane for _______ on Senior Street regarding street lighting. It was moved and se­ conded by Councillors Linden­ field and Heywood that the P.U.C. be requested to place a street light in a convenient place on Senior Street. The Workmen’s Compensation Board regarding Cornish. Filed. Ontario Hospital, London, re­ garding inmate. Attention of the clerk. It was moved that thirty tons of calcium, chloride bo ordered from Lawrason & Co. It was Aioved and seconded by Deputy-R^eve Snider and Coun­ cillor Webster that the police be instructed to kerve summons to persons ignoring tickets for il­ legal parking. By-law 5, 1950, controlling general traffic, and By-la-w 6, 1950, providing for payment of fines, were given their three readings and finally passed on the motion of Councillor Web­ ster and Deputy-Reeve Snider. The clerk was instructed to write the Department of High­ way in regard to a “U” turn at corners of Main and Sanders and Main and Huron It Was moved that Mr. Elmer Bell be engaged to advise as to the practibility of opening alleys at the rear of buildings in the business section. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Heywood and Web­ ster that a sitting of the Court of Revision be held at 8:00 p.m. on February 10. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Lindenfield and "Web­ ster that a grant of $100 be I given to the Exeter branch of I the Canadian Legion. The following accounts were | read and ordered paid on the motion of Deputy-Reeve Snider and Councillor Heywood: Rod­ erick V. Anderson, balance ac- |count to date, $1,194.94; Exeter j Public Utilities, street lighting, 1 $250.92; Supertest Station, gas and oil (truck), $26.29; Snell Bros. & Co., towing service, $1; The Municipal World, seven sub­ scriptions, $14; Bickle-Seagrave Ltd., fire equipment, $7.36; Wil­ liam Laverty, labour, $47.60; Samuel Grainger, labour, $40.80; Chester Cornish, labour, $47.60; E. Ma whinnoy, Receiver-General deductions, $14.95; branch of the Canadian Legion, grant, $100. All motions were carried, Ad­ journment on the motion of Councillor Lindenfield, the public inspector and other offi- Mr. Middleton and Mr. stated that every member School Board felt that a the Per- of grant. Railways, Attention regarding residents i labour, $31.58; of Canada, tax Exeter “Share your spares’* through the Times-Advocate Want Ads.