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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1950-02-23, Page 1Seventy-sixth Year held in the Conn- on Three Buildings has high erected at the rear of the Theatre, steam shovel is used. . Thompson, of the Lyric tele­ voice over a February 10, G. Wanless welcomed Sweitzer, Deputy- and 'Councillors on Friday, T EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 23, 1950 BelhMen Speak To Lions N o w li e r e in the world are speeehways constructed m ore carefully ox* guarded more jeal­ ously than in Canada, A> bl. Dix, Bell Telephone representative, told the Exeter Lions Club at a meeting in the Central Hotel last week. With the aid of energized dis­ play equipment Mr. Dix demon­ strated some of the methods by which modern transmission been 'brought to its present state of efficiency. In the earliest days of phony, tlxe speaker ,said, ' currents were sent out paii* of iron wires. Transmission was faulty, there was noise on the line, and the range of speech was distinctly limited. Gradually, limitations were overcome, until “tliei'e were no earthly limits to speech," Mr. Dix showed his audience sanxiiles of the various devices which have' increased the range of speech: loading coils, vacuum tubes at various stages of their development, and latest of all, the transistor, distantly related to the crystal of early radio sets. Smaller than a papei* clip, it can perform many of tlxe func­ tions of the vacuum tube. The constant search fox* even better methods of transmission will continue in tlxe quest foi* better and more dependable tele­ phone service, the speaker said. But still, the basic principle of the Indian signal drum is still used in the telephone diaphragm, and modern radio relays from one hilltop to the next follow the age-old pattern of beacon fires used to relay messages by primitive man, Mr. C. B. Symonds, district manager of the Bell, accompanied Mr. Dix, and was introduced by B. W. Tuckey. Mr. Symonds in turn introduced Mr. Dix. appreciation of the club voiced by J. M, .Soutlicott. Woodham Centre Officially Opened (Woodham correspondent) A carnival to officially open Woodham Community Rink was held ~ " Rev, everyone and spoke of the aims of the committee in" trying to give everyone, especially the chil­ dren of the comiiiunity, a place fox’ many activities that are in­ teresting and wholesome at the lowest possible cost. A good-sized crowd watched with considerable enjoyment as contestants ap­ peared in fifteen entries, and the judges, Mr. and Mrs. William Munro, of Granton, and Mr. A. Wiseman, of Kirkton, declared the following to be winners in respective classes: King of the carnival, ‘Roy McCurdy; queen of the carnival, Norma Hern; best comic costumes, Harold Berry, Donna Mills; best original rep­ resentation, Elaine and Phyllis Hern; best dressed couple under 15, Helen Shamblaw, Marilyn Brine; oldest skater, Wm, Mills; youngest skatei*, Helen Sham- blaw; speed race for boys undei* 10, David Wheeler; girls under 10, Marilyn Brine; ,boys 10-15, Lloyd 'Cowdry; girls 1IO'-15, Nor­ ma Hern; best skating couple, Betty Hern and Ronnie Chatten; obsticale race, Mrs. Fred Parkin­ son; speed race for women, Mrs. Fred Parkinson. Skating was en­ joyed by many, after the judg­ ing to music of a portable loud­ speaker system provided Hopper-Hockey, of Exeter, operated foi* tlxe evening by Ken Hockey. The committee pressed pleasure iwith the success of the evening. Council Approves Funds For Public School Addition Presides For Dedication Mr. A. W. Anderton, a former organist of the James St. United Church, and organist and choir­ master at iSt. George’s Church of England, Goderich, presided for the dedication of the new $22,- 000 organ in that church Sunday. The was Stephen Schools Use Film Service The schools of Stephexx Town­ ship have launched a new era ixx visual education since tlxe begin- ning of National available and filnx programs, as is also tlxe Depart­ ment their have very the fall term. The Film Board has made to them a projector service and is outlining of Education, to parallel studies. Several programs been completed and proven satisfactory. Each teacher and several senioi' students have been instructed projector, Provision is adult education ment at evening shows, so that other groups can have the use of the equipment. The programs are arranged so that each of the villages will have the outfit at week-ends. These other organizations as well as schools contribute nomi­ nal fees, much less tlxaxx former costs, fund chase their mediate future. The thirteen schools in the township are co­ operating to bring this all about, and are looking forward to the day When other townships em­ brace the Idea and the service is on a county basis and in a posltioxx -to exchange films at a marked saving to all. The equipment will rest at Centralia Library between pro­ grams and spot bookings caxx be arranged with the librarian. The committee includes .Tames Dalton (chairman), Rev. Currie, Mr. Lindsay, Arthur Amy, Mr. Weatherspoon, Mr. Taylor, Ray Lammle, R. B. Gates (secretary­ treasurer). This, along ■with equipment already at Exeter, should serve this community well, in handling the also made for and entertain- to the committee, and a is being built up to pur* a machine and to establish own film bank In the im- b y and Mr. ex- Weather Indicator Found Near Zurich A weather indicator .believed to have been released somewhere in the United States was found by A. G. Hess and Bill while rabbit hunting on the farm of Hugh Thiel, .2 % miles west of Zurich. The mechanism consisted of a deflated balloon three feet high, from which hung two twined willow wands in an .oval shape tied at one end with catgut. In­ side the oval wand a clear plas­ tic watertight ;case was strapped, which contained two thermostats and a gauge or indicator. Attach­ ed to the -plastic case was looked to be a delicate mechanism with two glass containing several smaller which operated the gauge in the plastic case. Four dry batteries were connected to this case. Provincial police, when con­ tacted. said to turn it into .the R.C.A.F. station at Centralia, and they would return it to the propel* authorities. "wlint radio tubes tubes SUPER-SIZE TELEPHONE RECEIVER— President Earl Russell talks to Lion Ben Tuc- key over telephone equipment demonstrated by A., M, Dix at the Lions Club Friday evening. Surrounding the men is part of the equipment used in the demonstration. • On the left in C. B. Symonds, district representative. —Jack Doerr, Exeter To Rent High School Rooms At a recent meeting . of the Public School Board a request was received from the R.C.A.F. station, Centralia, fox* the use of the spare rooms, recently vacat­ ed by the high school, to ac­ commodate the pupils from the housing project at the R.G.A.F. station. The Board decided to charge a rent of $40.00 per month per room, which will ex­ clude supervision by the prin­ cipal, janitor service, heat, light and equipment already in the rooms. To Compete In Provincial Finals Jim Southcott, son of Rev. R. E. and Mrs. Southcott, of Oil City, won first place at the dis­ trict public speaking finals at Chatham Feb. 11. The competi­ tion was sponsored by the School Trustees and Ratepayers Associa­ tion and -contestants were from Essex, Elgin, Kent, Lambton and Middlesex Counties. He will next compete in the Provincial finals to be held 1ft Toronto, This was the second win fox* Jim. He was declared winner of the Lambton county finals held at Petrolia when he was present­ ed With a gold medal. Jim spoke about his first motor trip. The runner-up in the county finals was Ellen Griffith, Sarnia Township, who was presented with a silver medal. Tn the .dis­ trict finals, the runner-up was Joan Ramey, iS.S. No. 9 Lobo, West Middlesex, , Jim is an Bxeterito, once re­ moved, and we offer our con-' -gratulatlons. Skaters Entertain At Opening Mr. Fred Smalleconxbe, one of the oldest sportsmen in Hensall, and the maxx who helped build Hensail’s first ice rink, cut the ribbon fox* the official opening of the new $35,000 Hensall Community Centre oxx Friday evening. This modern building was conxpleted recently, financed en­ tirely by voluntary contributions and local and government grants. Mr. R. H. Middleton, president of the Chamber of Commerce, was chairman of the event and gave a brief address priox* to the official opening. Mr. E. L. Middletoxi introduced the in­ structress of the Kitchener- Waterloo Skating Club, Mrs. B. W. Williamson, who directed the program for the club, which has a cast of thirty skaters. A special feature of the pro­ granx was the skating number by the Spellmaxi quartette—f our daughters of Dr. J. A. Spellman and Mrs. Spellman (the former Miss Elva Bolton, of this dist­ rict) . Junior Farmers Sponsor Calf And Grain Club On Friday evening a group of farm ,boys of ages ranging from 12 to ' ' ” ' Town junior Mr. tural representative, outlined some of the educational values of calf, swine and grain clubs. An interesting film was shown entitled “Early Start.” Fred Wil­ son, assistant agricultural repre­ sentative, outlined what each 'member had to do during the club year. A beef and Holstein ■calf club was formed as was a swine and grain club. Any other boys wishing to join either of these clubs should -contact Bill Rowc.liffe, Donald Ratz or Howard Pym. 21, met at, the Exeter Hall to organize some clubs. Gordon Bennett, agricul-on Sunday morning dedication service of organ which week. which was -dedicat- of the -men who con- was for the was James St. Has Observes Ninetieth Birthday Mr. Joseph May, of Exeter, observed lxis ninetieth birthday on Monday and was the recipient of many cards of congratulation. A family celebration was held at tlxe home of his daughter, Mrs. J. M. Southcott oil Sunday. Mr. May is enjoying fairly good health fox* lxis age. His grand­father, tlxe late Thos. May, was! one of tlxe first pioneers to take up land from the ‘Canada Com-! pany in Usborne Township. The family came to Canada from Devonshire ill the late 183.0’s and settled on a farm two miles south of Exetei* on what was then the London Hoad. The farm is still in the May family and oc­ cupied by the fourth generation, Hedley May. i of James St. United held Monday eve- churclx parlors. The set for about 150 as the The regular meeting of the Municipal Council of the Village of Exeter was.............. oil Chambers Monday evening with Reeve ~ Reeve Snider Heywood, Lindenfield and Web,- ster present. The minutes of the last regu­ lar meeting of February 6 were read and adopted, Mr. K. J. Keller waited on Council with petition for side­ walk No, 4 Highway west to the property of Mr, Keller. Council promised consideration. Mr. T. M. Webster waited on Council in regard to securing a licence for “drive-self" cars. Council promised consideration. Communications were read and dealt with as follows: Robert Simpson Company with Transient Traders Licence fee. Filed. Ontario Municipal Board, re­ garding capital expenditure for public school addition. Filed. Exeter Public School Board, requisition for funds with which to build addition to school. It was moved and seconded by Deputy-Reeve Snider and Coun­ cillor Heywood that the requisi­ tion of the Public School Board for an amount up to $172,000 to be used for the erection of an addition to the public school, be accepted and that .upon ap­ proval of 'the Ontario Municipal Board, the necessary sum not exceeding $172,000 be raised by the sale of twenty-year deben­ tures with interest at the rate of 3 % .per cent per annum. Car­ ried unanimously. The London Free Press, re­ garding sports college. To be re­ ferred to the Lions Club. The clerk produced the fiedel- ity bonds of treasurer Council, proved keeping, in the clerk’s office. The following building mits were applied for and grant­ ed on the motion of Councillor Lindenfield and Deputy - Reeve Snider: George D. Thompson, an addition to the theatre; Mrs. Ella Fisher, repair of Brady Cleaners building. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Webster and Hey­ wood that upon application, Mr. T. M. Webster, be granted a li­ cence foi* Drive-Self cars at the rate of $25 for the first car and $10 foi* each additional car. The following accounts were read and ordered paid: Ashley | Smith, cementing manhole, $12.- 75; J. H. Back & Co., five prints of seven map tracings, $9.50; Charles P. Dietrich, bulldozing dump, $56.00; Souffi End Ser­ vice, gas, oil (fire truck), tow­ ing service, $9.80; Larry Snider Motors, repairs to truck, $12.25; Exetei* Motor spark plugs Bell Telephone Company, hall $4.00, J. Norry $2.05, $6.- 05; Dunlop Tire. & Rubber Goods Co., 300 feet of 2^-inch hose 1 and coupling, $55S.61; Exeter Public School Board, part appro- 1 priation, $2,000.00; Supertest Station, gas and oil (truck), ’ $6.67; Elmer D. Bell, fidelity bonds, $16.00; William Laverty, ' labour, $46.61; Samuel Grain- |ger, labour, $39.91; Chester Cornish, labour, $61.64; Edgar ' | Mawhinney, labour, $26.24; Sam * Sweitzer, removing snow from s No. 4 Highway, truck, $20.00; 1 Norval Jones, removing snow ! from No. 4 Highway, truck and loader, $45.00. • All motions were carried. Ad- r journament on the motion of s Deputy-Reeve Snider. Being Erected There are three major build­ ing operations now going on in Exeter. The Canadian Legion have started to excavate for the basement of their new building to be Lyric being Mr. . Theatre is preparing to enlarge and remodel the building. Twenty feet will 'be added to the reax* of the building. The jfront will •be remodelled with a new foyer and with greater -convenience fox* the selling of admission tic­ kets. Room is being made fox* about 75 additional seats. Simmons are making a decid­ ed improvement to theix* imple­ ment building. A complete new front is being installed and up- to-date show rooms will be pro­ vided. Simmons are district dis­ tributors for the John .Deere line and have a branch .at Goderich, The new Legion building will be 40x90 ft, with a full , base­ ment and one storey above. The xxpper part will have a dance floox* 40x60, a ticket office and a refreshmeixt booth. The base­ ment will tion room installed. Cement Dedicate Organ At Crediton (Crediton correspondent) Despite stormy weather ditions the United 'Church filled the new electric installed last The ed in served veiled and Mr. Robert Robbins, of the R.C.A.F. Four sons of Mr. and Mrs. Sclxroedei* answered theii* country’s call, the oldest son Gerald making the supreme sac­ rifice. A beautiful basket of flowers adorned the Chancel in memory .of Gerald who lost his life in February, five years ago. Following the unveiling, pray- ex* of dedication was -offered by the pastor, Rev. Tlxe organ was ovei* by Mrs. E. who displayed the organ and chimes, bins contributed a solo and an anthem was sung by tlxe choir. Taking as his subject “Human Brotherhood,” Mr. Currie based his remarks on John 3-16 and delivered a. vex*y practical and inspiring address. A very gene­ rous offering for the oi’gaix fund was received from visiting friexxds and former members, and jnany liberal donations were received from friexxds unable to be pres­ ent. W/G E. ,R. Johnston made a recording of the entire service which was latex* presented in the home of Mrs. F. W. -Clark. Mrs. Clark, who through illness, was unable to attend the service, is a faithful member of tlxe church and since hex* girlhood has been a very helpful asset to tlxe choir, and, needless to say, she enjoyed and appreciated tlxis thoughtful gesture on the part of Mi* ston. organ, honor in World War II, was un- by Mrs. Wm. Schroeder be used as a recrea- and a kitchen will be blocks will be used for the sides of the building the front will be of brick. Contest For and tax collector and inspection by the bonds were placed, for • for The and in the municipal ap- safe- safe per- Speaking Honors "You are not training the boys and girls to speak in public” is one of the complaints frequently heard concerning our , present day educational system. Yet when such a contest was staged in the gymtorium of the District High School last .Wednesday afternoon, the public, invited through the press, was conspicu­ ous by theii* absence. Even the friends of the contestants .were not on hand to encourage them in tlxeir efforts. The junioi* boys were repre­ sented .by Bill Batten, of Grade 10B, Bruce Cudmore, 9A, and Ross Dobson, 10C. Tlxe junior girls included Shirley Moore, 9B, Shirley Pearson, 9C, Wilma Wal­ ters, 10A, and Betty Lou Wat­ son, 9B. In the senioi* boy’s class were Murray Desjardine (Commercial Class), and John Haberer, of Grade 11. While the senior girls were Joyce Cham­ bers, Grade 13, Evelyn Desjar­ dine, Grade 12, Barbara Hunter, Grade Grade The Snell, Rev. Mahoney and R. N, Creech, and aftei* considerable deliberation, they announced the winners as follows: Junior Boys, Bill Batten, who spokeI Life of Frank Costello’ Girls, Wilma Walters, on “Racial Problems”; Desjardine was the jvinnei’ of the Senioi’ B oy’s group, foi* lxis subject, “An Canadian (Louis St, Barabara Hunter won Girl*: Huron County Lions Plan Survey With the co-operation of the Ontario Society for Crippled Children and Huron County Pub­ lic Health Unit, the ten Lions Glubs banded together to conduct a Huron County Crippled Child­ ren’s Survey. The immediate object of this survey is to discover* children who might benefit by medical and surgical treatment, but whose parents are not in a posi­ tion to provide such care. However, the survey is ex­ pected to determine the name of every child in Huron County, handicapped itx any way, irres­ pective of family, financial con­ siderations. Witlx this end in view, the full co-operation of tlxe public is earnestly requested. Teachers, doctors and clergy­ men, as well as the members of the Lions Glubs of Huron Coun­ ty, are co-operating to the full­ est extent in assuring the suc­ cess of the survey. All names must be In the hands of tlxe sec­ retary by March 10. The Clinic itself will be held in the Public Health Unit, Clinton, The committee in the survey comprises Ing: General chairman, McMaster, treasurer, C. clergy, Rev. Walton; medical, Dr. J. A. Addi­ son, Clinton: Kinkead and public school inspectors, rich: Women’s Institute, Mrs. L. Scrimgeour, B 1 y t h; Children’s Aid Society, Miss Glare Mc­ Gowan, Blytli: Ontario Society fox* Crippled Children, Miss Helen Waring, Reg.N.. London; public relations, R. S. Atkey, Clinton. Lions Club representatives (welfare committee chairmen)—- Bayfield, John E. Howard; Blyth, W. N. Watson; Brussels, Rev. R. G. Hazlewood; Clinton, Dr. J. A. Addison; Exeter, Andrew Snel- grove; Goderich, Gordon J. Mc­ Manus; Howick, Dr. R. B. Pal­ mer, Wroxeter; Seaforth, H. E, Smith; Winghanx, Stewart Beat- tie; Zurich, M. Sclxilbe. " Names and addresses of child­ ren sixteeh and under should be handed to the local welfare chairman or forward direct to ; tlxe secretary-treasurer, Epps, Clinton, possible date, after March 10. of Huron County are H. F. Currie, then presided R. Johnston, merits of the Mrs. R. Rob- well rendered Sales, gas, oil, (truck), $19.02; fire Successful Year The annual meeting of the congregation cliurch was ning in the tables were and these were filled ladies served a very sumptuous pot luck supper. Following the supper a short service of song was led by the pastor, Rev. H. J. Snell. Reports were received from tlxe various organizations and all are in a healthy financial condition. Mi*. Carfrey C a*n n .gave ft splendid import of the work of Sunday School. There was an ef­ ficient teaching staff and the average attendance for the yeax* had been over 200. The scliool raised $285 foi* the M. and M, Fund and closed the year with a balance of $910. The renovation of tlxe church auditorium Is now well under way. During the year a new lighting system had been in­ stalled at a cost of $2100,* new gowns have been purchased for the choir -at a cost of $560 and the church had been insulated at a cost of $667. A new choir loft lias been installed, the work being done by Kalbfleisli, of Zur­ ich. The work of painting the auditorium is now in progress and is expected to be completed In about six weeks. A resolution was passed accepting the report of the Building Committee to­ gether with a vote of confidence. Officers were elected as -fol­ lows: To tile Session for three years, J. H. Jones, E. J. Shapton, L. Richards, A. E.' Buswell, F. Sheerb; Board of Stewards for 3 years, Walter Cutbusli, Wilfred Shapton, A. E. Sturgis, A. E. Wuerth, K. Hockey. A memorial service for nine­ teen members who lxad passed away during the year was con­ ducted by the pastor. Several musical selections were provided by the Dougan family. A quartette was sung by Mrs. T. Coates, Mrs. R. E. Tooley, Mrs. V. Johns. Rev. R. E. Southcott, City, was present and briefly. A vote of appreciation faithful service of the minister together witlx a bonus of $200' was carried unanimously. < I I on May 10. charge of the follow- . Dr. E. A. Seaforth: secretary- II. Epps. Glinton; It. G. Hazlewood, teachers, J. H. G. G. Gardiner, Gode- John- Brady Cleaners Rebuilding Plant W o i’ lc m e n have beexx cleaning up the debris following the fire at Brady's Dry-Cleaning establishment and rapid progress is being made to again get the plant ixx operation. A new ad­ dition is partly up. The machines damaged .by the fire have been sent to Toronto fox* rebxxildixxg. Tn the meantime Brady's are carrying oix at Graham Arthur’s Service Station. The cleaning being processed in London. Mr. Brady expects to be in full operation again ixx a few weeks. i busy is 12, and Jean 11. judges were McAllister, Mrs. H. J. on "The ; Junior speaking Murray He chose Important Laurent).’’ the Senior 's competition, speaking on “Racial Problenxs.” Nancy Tieman favoured with several instrumental solos. The principal, Mr, H. L. Sturgis, ed as -chairman and .gave students some very practical vice on public speaking. act- the ad- Hospital Fund Exetei* Prev. acknow..............,$51,306.S0 Gath. Women’s League 29.00 Howard Ince ............. 15.00 A well Wisher ............ 200.00 7 school girls ........... 6.00 Injures Leg While Wrestling A friendly wrestling match by a -couple of young fellows on the Main Street Tuesday resulted In one being sent to hospital with a fractured leg. Jack EI z e n g a, whose parents reside in .Usborne Township, was wrestling With Wilmer Pfaff in front of the Exeter Radio Shop at Huron street when the former received a fracture of both bones Of the left leg below the knee. The boys had had two or three fore t h e accident Eizenga was ta’’an to Hospital, London, and laid up for some time. f iy„... Senator Golding falls be- occurred. Victoria will be Dr. Dunlop III Dr. Dunlop has been under the weather and is at present re­ ceiving treatment in Victoria Hospital. , Of Oil spoke of the O. H. at the earliest and in no case Several ads have been omitted from this issue. Even printing twelve pages .did not allow apace for late icopy. Guarantee of in­ sertion can only be made on ads received by Monday noon, Moves Address Senator William H. Golding on Tuesday, February 21, coun­ seled Canadian agriculture to forget recriminations“—and get dowix to the task of finding new markets. According to honor of moving the address in reply to the Throne Speech, in the Upper Chamber, the Western Ontario senator said no useful purpose could be served now by wasting time on fault-finding, on com­ plaining and on blftmiftg. * ik He was optimistic enough, he said, to believe that outlets could be found for the products of Canadian farms and forests —“Please Turn to Rage Twelve Canadian ‘Canners Start Pension Plan The Directors of Canadian Canners Limited, Packers of the famous line of “Aylmer” pro­ ducts have notified theix* staff of the introduction of a pension plan on Very liberal terms ,to t h e i r permanent organization. Booklets setting fourth the main points of the plan have been distributed to employees at theix* many manufacturing locations. This is in line with tlxe pro­ gressive policy -of tlxis company and assures permanent employees security when normal retirement age is reached. Tlxe number of employees al the Exetei* Branch eligible for the pension is 22. The coldest spell of the year visited this sectioxi the forepart of the week, it was accompanied by snow. Motoring was ti*eacher- ous owing to tlxe slippery roads. Stephen Prev. acknow, 4 Centralia residents . C. Gordon Morlock .... Nelson Schenk ......... . Ross Krueger Fred Brown ................ Ed Hendrick .............. Royal Gaiser ............. Stephen Dundas ......... Albert Fahner ....... Earl Shapton ........... Les Richards ............. Harold Fahner ........... Vsborno Prev. acknow. Other prcv» acknow. General ........ ....... May ................. Hensall ................ . $51,555.80 8 7,635.00 180.00 25.00 10.00 15.00 5.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 50.00 100.00 25.00 $ 8,145.00 60.00 200.00 200,00 $79,188.80 Wednesday was Ash Wednes­ day and the beginning of Lent* Easter falls on April 9.