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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1950-12-21, Page 5Seventy-sixth Year Christmas Parties Held By Local Church Organizations Caven Sunday School Santa Claus paid his annual visit to Caven Sunday School on Monday evening, coming well supplied with .gifts and treats for all the members of the school. But before he arrived, the boys and girls themselves entertained the congregation with a varied and enjoyable concert. The program was introduced by Donna Bridges reciting a verse of welcome, followed im­ mediately by a tableau depicting Mary and Joseph (played by Jan­ ice Neil and Arthur Mitchell) and the manger, with the rest of the Sunday School off-stage singing some of the carols. The primary class, directed by Mrs. Jim Tay­ lor, presented two numbers, “Little Christmas Pictures” and “Christmas Exercises”, assisted by Mrs. Sillery; Bernice Strang •offered a piano solo, “Liebes- traum”; the Mission Band, under the direction of Mrs. Snider, pre­ sented a pantomime, “Come to the Manger”, which was narrat­ ed by Gwen Simpson, and a re­ citation, “Santa’s Secret”, was given by Helen Taylor. Patsy Bowden, Elaine Hogarth, Martha Cochrane and Marcia McDonald, in appropriate cos­ tume, sang “I Don’t Want -to Play in Your Yard”, while all of Mrs. Art Whilsmith’s class acted out “The Christmas Scroll”. The junior boys directed by Mrs. Sharpe, presented a play, “A Day in the Life of Santa Claus”, while the girls of Mrs. Laing’s class recited “Stepping Stones”. “O Holy Night” was sung by Patsy Johnson, Gwen Simpson, Phyllis Cann and Janice Neil, and just before Santa himself arrived on the scene Mrs. Tay­ lor told the story behind the writing of the song, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”, which was thep. sung by Patsy Johnson, Gwen Simpson and Janice .Neil. Mr. Sinclair was chairman for the programme. Piano accom­ paniments for the various num­ bers were by Marilyn Strang, Mrs. Cochrane and Mrs. Snider, and Mr. Learn assisted Santa in distributing the gifts and treats. The tree and the candy were provided by the Caven Club. J- Janies Street Young People The Young People’s Society of James St. United Church held a Christmas party in .the church parlors Monday evening with about fifty present. A Christmas tree and Christmas decorations adorned the room. The meeting opened with a service of worship and the singing of carols. Leo Witmer read the Christmas story and Jean Mrs. H. Christmas hour was by Jack May. During the business period officers were elected. Douglas May was re-elected president for another year. A generous con­ tribution was made to the Mis­ sionary funds of the church. A social half hour was followed by lunch. James Street Sunday School The intermediates of James St. Sunday School were well en­ tertained at a Christmas party Tuesday evening. The room was gaily decorated. With the superintendent, C a r f r e y Cann acting as chairman, a very fine program of recitations, solos, musical numbers, and a candle­ lighting play was put on with each class providing one or more numbers. The children were all treated to a bag of candy. About 140 persons were present. Main Street Sunday School A panotomime of the Nativity, presented by intermediate girls, featured the Main Street Sunday School concert last Tursday night The dramatic performance re­ ceived wide acclaim from the large crowd who church for the Directed by Mrs. pantomime was in the church on Sunday. Pupils of the primary did ex­ ceptionally well in their part of the program which consisted of musical numbers and recitations from all classes. Santa Claus paid his visit and distributed candy and oranges to the children. Superintendent Len McKnight was the chairman. The church’ was decorated in festive colours for the occasion. Taylor 1 e d in prayer. J. Snell messtge. enjoyed Petrie brought the A lively half in games led and Douglas gathered in the annual concert. Jack Doerr, the presented again EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 21, 1950 Cfjrtettnaa! (Rev. James Anthony, M.A.) Like the voice of a bird singing in the rain, like an interval of sunshine and calm amid the tem­ pest, Christmas comes this year. The day is not like any other in the year. The Scrooges of business and the Tiny Tims of crippling pain alike become new again. The better angels of our nature touch the best string in our hearts and they give out their sweetest music as time and distance fall away and hearts that fortune has separated by leagues of land and the loneliness of unharvested seas become one again. «■ Soldiers on the seas and in the air and amid the forests and dangers of awful mountain fastnesses dream of home and become braver men. Weary and anxious ones at home take heart again as they recall that those skies now red with the flame of battle are once again to shine with the light that made Bethlehem glorious and wonderful forever. All of us are cheered by the thought that God that first Christmas morning entered in a new way into hum­ anity, nevei* to leave it lonely again. Well may the children laugh and sing and may all mankind rejoice, as their inner ear listens to the song in the rarer air of those who tell that heaven is not far off and that the One at the heart of all things is our best Friend and Brother. The Exeter Times-Advocate wishes its readers and friends all Christmas happiness and “May God bless us every one!”. Record Crowd Attends Concert, Awards Presented A record crowd attended the Exeter Public School Christmas concert held in the high school gymtorium Friday night. A fine program of songs, plays and cantatas was clmaxed by the presentation of awards to the outstanding scholars and athele- , tes. A cheque was presented to Charles Parsons and Joan Thom­ pson for the highest marks in the Grade eight .to nine standing. Joan Thompson received the shield for Grade eight general proficiency. The presentation of Athletic Awards was made by Mr. E. R. Russell and Mrs. M. Sanders. Peter Cowan, Bill Pollen and High School Students Receive Awards At Excellent Program Outstanding students received honors at the South Huron District High School commencement Wednesday nighty which also featured a variety program of songs, dance, gymnastics and a play. More than 500 parents and interested persons were on hand to see 203 awards and diplomas presented to deserving students. Lions’ Club awards for highest proficiency by grades were pre­ sented tby C. S. MacNaughton to Joan Hopper, grade 12; John Haberer, grade 11; John Eller- ington, grade 10; and Kathryn Hunter, grade 9. Winning student council awards for active leadership in extracurricular work were Eve­ lyn Desjardine, Ruth Krueger, Gordon Cann, Grant Morgan, Velma Ferguson, Bill Mickle, May Schroeder, Barbara Hunter and Betty Mickle. Outside of the presentation, the highlight of the program was some well-rehearsed music by the glee club and individual •groups. The glee club, assisted by Jeanne McDonald and Helen Shapton, sang several fine selec­ tions in a four-part mixed chor­ us. A boys’ double quartette, con­ sisting of Don Webster, Don Bergie, Bruoe Cudmore, Stephen Kendrick, John Haberer, Ron Heimrich, Bill Batten and Claire Swartz, entertained with “The Changing of the Guard” and “You’ll Never Walk Again”. Other musical selections were two three-part girls’ choruses, “April Showers” and an “Old Fashioned Garden”, sung with appropriate stage settings. Grade 9 children sang a three- part arrangement of “Old Black Joe” and “Drink to Me Only”. Dr. H. H. Cowen, chairman of the board, presided over the pro­ gram. "Winter Wonderland” featured acrobatic dancer, Mary Elson, and skaters in a mixed drill. Square dancing, illustrative of the cultural and recreational pro­ gram of the school, formed by a group under the direction Selgner, The dances, set in mood by the accompaniment of Nancy Tieman and Frances Hern, sent skirts swirling as the girls circled and twirled from the cues of the caller. Grade 9 and 10 girls present­ ed the play “High School Daze” —a triangle love story of the football hero, the school “siren” and the faithful girl friend which was of of per­ girls Miss a merry has a happy ending. The charac­ ters were portrayed by Catherine O’Brien, Beverley Ravelle, Bev­ erley Skinner, Trudy Pickard, Bettie-Lou Watson, Stephen Ken­ drick, Ken Tuckey, Olive Petrie and Larry Scollard. “Christmas at Home and in Killarney” featured Irish danc­ ers, with carols by Joan Hopper and June Walters. The narrator was Evelyn Desjardine and sets were by Shirley Taylor. Thirty grade 9 boys put on a display of tumbling under the direction of Glen Mickle. Honour And Commercial Honor Graduation Certificates, presented by A. J. Kalbfleisch and L. C. Brisson, were awarded to Velma Ferguson, Bernice Jinks, Francis Lostell, Glenn Love, Grant Morgan, Elizabeth Mickle and Roger Vandenbusschfe. Commercial Diplomas went to Lois Alexander, Eileen Fraser, Elizabeth Green, Maida Richard, Ann Rivers and Muriel Wells. Principal H. L. Sturgis pre­ sented the musical festival awards. Silver medals went to Don Bergie, Don Webster, and Juno Walters for instrumentals, to Mary Klopp and Catharine O’Brien for iunior girls duet, to Joyce Chambers for the senior girls solo and to Shirley Pearson for the junior girls solo. Stephen Kendrick won a bronze medal for the senior boys solo, honors were won at the . school music festival. Subject Award Winders of wards for subjects were: Grade 12—Barbara Hunt­ er, english and history; Robert Russell, mathematics and agri­ culture science; Maxine Bowden, french and latin; Donald Web­ ster, commercial. Grade 11—Bill Gilfillan, eng­ lish and history; Joyce Haugh, mathematics and agriculture science; Margaret Bray, french and latin; Rosalie Mack, com­ mercial; Herb Klopp, shop; Theresa Zimmer, home econ­ omics. Grade 10—Nancy Tieman, Eng­ lish, french and latin; Dorothy > Pincombe, mathematics and agri­ culture science; Peggy Rowcliffe, i history and geography; Dorcas •Sillery, home economics; Orland Taylor, shop; Jean Taylor, com­ mercial. Grade 9—S h i r 1 e y Pearson, english and french; Beth Taylor, history and geography; Mary Margaret E s s e r y, mathematics and agriculture science; Marjorie McBride, home economics; Mur­ ray Dawson, shop. Graduation Diplomas Presentation of the Secondary School Graduation D ip 1 o m a s —Continued on Page 16 the will can- Ray Har- Centralia To Vote For Th ree Trustees Elections for trustees in police village of Centralia be held Tuesday with four didates running. The present trustees, Lammie, Amos Wright, and ris West will be challenged by Tom Crane, a Flying Officer in the R.C.A.F. Two others were nominated but declined to run. Nominations were held for the second time Monday night. An earlier meeting did not pro­ duce sufficient candidates run. Single Copy 6# Reeve And Council To Run For First Town Administration Reeve Banquets Council Following the final meeting of the Exeter council for 1950 Reeve A. J. Sweitzer entertained the members and town officials at a fowl supper at Monetta Menard’s restaurant, Friday evening. Firing first guns in the pre-election excitement, members' of council announced they would stand for seats in Exeter’s' first administration as a town. Nomination for the nine offices of town council will be held Friday afternoon and Exeter will officially assume her new municipal roles on election day, January 1. The tri- Ross Gould won the silver cups as senior, intermediate and jun­ ior boys champions respectively. For the girls, Janice Neil, Jan­ ice Hamilton and Grace McKen­ zie were honored for their athle­ tic prowess in topping their fields. The public school field meet, at which the awards were won, was held ealier in the fall. Principal Claude Blowes was chairman for the concert. Grade seven and eight 'boys put on a demonstration of gymnastics with Pat Hennessey featured as the clown. The girls presented a pat­ riotic chorus boys' chorus Song.” A Gantatta ■Christmas” pupils of grades four, five, six and part of seven under the dir­ ection of Mrs. Porter, Mrs. Arm­ strong and Mr. Wilson. The main parts of cantata were taken by Shirley Anderson, Norma Neal, Marilyn Bissett, Jeanette Taylor and Pat Cann. Grade three pupils under Mrs. Hughson sang two choruses “There’s Just One Santa Claus” and “Jolly Old McBride and were featured Snow Man”. Mrs. J amieson’s pupils in Grade two presented a skit en­ titled “School Days” and sang several choruses. Grade one pu­ pils under Miss Scarlett and Mrs. turvey by”. Four by the Jermyn favourite _ . Nosed Reindeer” featured Rick­ ey Boyle and Brian Hall as Rudolph. Roger Cann took the solo part in the “Jolly Old Man.” Other numbers were “Away in a Manger” and the “Toy Shop Drill”. The crowd was by far the largest ever to attend a Public School concert in Exeter and they expressed their pleasure in the fine program. The net pro­ ceeds were $130. , Mr. Lawrence Wein, music supervisor, presided at the pia­ no. and drill and a sang “The Cook’s entitled “A Castle was* performed by Fellow”. Gerald Bob Rutherford in “Frosty the Show $1,600 Surplus After Busy Year Treasurer C. V. Pickard ported a $1,600 surplus for 1950 fiscal period as Exeter council reviewed the year’s busi­ ness at their final meeting Fri­ day night. Major expenses to the village were drains, debentures and education costs. Highlights of the year’s work include erection of the village to a town; drainage including two new storm sewers on Gidley and Victoria Streets; a debenture issue of $73,500 for construction of public .................... repairs to Council drainage, major problem. Some $2,800 was spent on repairs, $7,800 for new sewers and $3,600 additional on the William Street storm sewer and pumping station. The town is now paying off debentures on six different pro­ jects. These are the old high school (now public school pro­ perty) , waterworks, community hall, William Street storm sewer-, wartime housing and the district high school. Next year payments on the public school debenture charges will be added to the list. All told, debenture charges are some $21,000 or 22 per cent of the overall expenses. Protection to persons and pro­ perty, including fire and police facilities, lost $6,700. A new ex­ pense this year is $1,150 foi* the Ausable River Authority. Categorically, public works in­ cluding drains amounted to over $26,000. Town hall repairs, con­ sisting mainly of a new police office, cost $1,400. Education expenses were $22,- 000 with the district high school costing $9,000 (maintenance $1,- 000 and debenture payment $8,- 000). On the revenue side, provin­ cial grants totalled over $6,000. This includes $2,500 for the athletic field and community park. Sale of wartime houses brought in a fee of $3,000. Town Tree Attracts Attention A gaily has bee town hall employees the P.U.C. tree adds coration and is a credit to municipality. lighted Christmas tree erected between the and the library, Town erected the tree and strung the lights. The a festive touch of de- the to Let Contract To Extend Sidewalk Council let a contract to Peerless Construction Company to remove the curb and pace the boulevard from Huron Street to Snell’s Garage on the East of Main Street. This move will wide sidewalk the block and widen the to make it uniform toyn. The cost must not exceed $900. Clerk C. V. Pickard was asked to notify the Department of Highways of the change in status of the municipality. It is hoped they will change their road signs at the north and south bound­ aries. Building permits were given to Sam Jury for a garage H. Dettmer for completing second floor of house. the side the the V.re- the school facilities; and the town hall. spent over $14,000 on which has become a sang “Christmas Lulla- numbers were prepared kindergarten with Mrs. supervising. A current “Rudolph, the Red T-A Investigates extend rest of road surface through the contract stipulates and the Skating Starts At Rink Skiers, skaters, and shoers have been getting .... have been getting their exercise and there’s been free skating for the children at the Arena. snow- their White Christmas Assured Lighted trees may be brightening the windows throughout the town ad country. With a fine layer of snow on the ground and periodic snowfalls daily, the district is preparing for a “White Christmas”. seen Pre-Christmas Communion A pre-Christmas communion service was held in James St. United Church Sunday morning. In spite of the stormy weather there was a splendid turn-out. Fouteen persons were received into membership. Seven adults on profession of faith. Usborne Shows The hat-tossing of the sitting members was done at the annual meeting of council last Friday. Reeve A. J. Sweitzer announc­ ed he would be a candidate for the mayorality. Deputy - reeve Larry Snider will seek the reeve­ ship, which includes representa­ tion on county council. Council­ lor Vernon Heywood will run for deputy-reeve which also includes county work. The two other members of the council, Ed Lindenfield and Bill Webster will also seek reelection. Six councilmen are to be elected. Other positions to be filled this year are three seats in the Public School Board, since the two-year terms of W. H. Pollen, W. G. Seldon and Mrs. W. E. Sanders have terminated. The term of Harper Rivers on the Public Utilities Commission has also terminated and that seat is to be filled. A Lucky Man! Wellington Haist, of Stephen, had two good strokes of fortune last Monday. The first was his election as a township councillor in his first bid for office. After waiting for the good news at Clerk F. W. Morlock’s office, Mr. Haist went home to learn of his second piece of fortune. He became the grandfather of a bouncing baby boy, born to his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Haist. Large Surplus The township of Usborne will declare a cash surplus of $11. 057 for 1950, treasurer Newton Clark announced at the final meeting of 0000011, Friday after­ noon. Total assets and surplus amount to $59,558 or an in­ crease of $8,258 over the pre­ vious year. Tax arrears show a decrease from 1949, with $6,385 still to come in. Three applicants signed the agreements for the reforestation plan of the township. They were Reeve Wellington Brock, Phillip Hern and Hunter Bros. Two complaints were received from ratepayers about the Gar­ diner Municipal Drain. Jack Dun­ can and Roy Ballantyne said services were unsatisfactory. James A. Howes, of Listowel was appointed engineer to investi­ gate. The road superintendent re­ quested an additional $1,500 for* road work. Council passed a by-law authorizing the amount and will request approval and grant from the Department of Municipal affairs. Nomination meeting for Coun­ cil will be held this Friday at 1 o’clock if required, election election will be held one later. Record Crowd Of Children See Santa Films A record number of children were packed into the Lyric theatre for the Christmas enter­ tainment Tuesday afternoon. Close to 900 bags of treats were distributed. Two parades were made through the town by the special sleigh-train. The high school bugle band headed the 1 o’clock procession. Unfortunately, Santa Claus and one sleigh missed the train but both came through in flying colours behind the kids. The other parade, intact, came at 3 o’clock. Santa had a busy time with the children and the jovial, old gent thrilled youngsters and old­ sters alike. He was in top form. The sleigh train consisted of three floats and a tractor, all gaily decorated in the Christmas spirit. The party was sponsored by the Lions, Legion and Kins­ men. Over 500 kids, mostly from Exeter, attended the early show. Some 400 children from the rural schools were entertained at the second one. Films were comics and cartoons. week Charges Of Discrimination The Times-Advocate was cused of discrimination last week when it wrote about Exeter “children” and rural “kids” in a Santa Claus story. This charge, a surprise to the editors, was immediately recog­ nized as a serious problem and a top-level conference was held. Being unable to distinguish between “kids” and “children”, the conference was adjourned until the delegates acquired more information. Finally, it was decided that an accurate survey should be made of “younger persons” both from the country and the village to assess the differentiation of characteristics in these groups. The report, disclosed Wednes­ day after considerable interviews and observations during the Santa Claus parade, reads as fol­ lows: “It was found that Exeter ac- It Must Be Christmas! The true Christmas spirit evident throughout the country even if the international Situa­ tion looks mighty grim. One lo­ cal couple reports having minor repairs done at a garage without any charge. "It’s Christmas, said the operator when the customers offered to pay. is Lambton Awaits Youth Steals Money, Car In Wild Spree A juvenile from the Greenway area finished a wild adventure in Exeter court Tuesday. He’ll be eating his Christmas dinner. iv >v in Bowmanville Training School | c h n d r a n wero happy> active be eating his Christmas an in­and Avill remain there for definite period of time. The case was heard in _ ile court with magistrate Dud­ ley Holmes presiding. The es­ capade took place Friday and this is the story. Taking $13 from his father’s bright, eager to see Santa Claus, a little mischevous and on the whole having the general charac­ teristics of average persons in the youthful age. “On the other hand, rural kids were found to be cheerful, full - ■ ...... of vim and vigor, intelligent,dresser, the youth hitchhiked to.anxiOUS to see Saint Nick, pos- Crediton. He purchased a battery seSsed with a little devilment juven- Census At Bend The Christmas holiday may be somewhat disturbed for Lambton County officials this year on ac­ count of the Grand Bend peti­ tion for incorporation, A by-law to authorize the in­ corporation of the resort com­ munity as a villiage in this coun­ ty is due for presentation at the January session of County Coun­ cil, but according to provincial law, the by-law must be publish­ ed in the Ontario Gazette two weeks before presentation. Work of census talking in the community has not yet been com- ( pleted by Enumerator Fred Mol-1 oy, and nothing can be done by* County Clerk John Huey until Mr. Moloy’s report is received. Mr. Huey was uncertain today whether his staff would be able to take a Boxing Day holiday or not. If the enumeration report comes in, he stated lie would have to get on with preparation of the by-law. P.O. Snowed Under With Mail Merchants report a brisk ■Christmas trade and are prepar­ ing for the last minute shoppers. The local post office has been swamped with seasonal greetings and extra help has been required. Ninetieth Birthday Observed Congratulations to Mr. John Miller, Huron Street, who cele­ brated his ninetieth birthday on Sunday, December 17. from a garageman and went to the home of a relative. Placing the battery in a car he tried to start it but with no success. He waited till it was dark and stole an automobile. After driv­ ing three miles, the car stopped and thinking it was out of gas, the youth walked to a station to purchase a gallon. Still the car wouldn’t go, so, disgusted, he started to hitchhike home. He got a ride — in a Provincial Police cruiser. Magistrate Holmes sentenced him to the training school for an indefinite period of time. Provincial Constable Bill Cox­ worth investigated. and generally being of the same character as normal beings in the earlier stages.” In conclusion, the report states that the investigators were un­ able to distinguish one body from the other, except as noted above. (All of which was re­ spectfully submitted.) After seriously considering this report, the editors decided their original opinion—that kids and children were one and the same—was substantiated. And The Times-Advocate is pleased to report that both the Exeter kids and the rural child­ ren had a fine time Tuesday afternoon. ’dainty lunch was served, ’Emphasizes Procedure At Nomination 1 Two important points concern- ; ing proceedure at nomination * meetings are stressed by Clerk ’ C. V. Pickard, who is preparing for the village nomiation next Friday. The one deals with a proposed candidate who is not present at i the meeting. It says “when a j proposed candidate is not pre- 1 sent, his nomination paper shall * not be valid unless there Is at- ; tached thereto evidence satis- i factory to the returning officer ! that he consents to be so nomin­ ated.” When a candidate for more than one office this is the re­ gulation. “At the nomination was meeting or before nine o’clock in Honoured By Friends A very pleasant evening was < meeting or Derore nme o ciock m spent at the home of Mr. and the afternoon of the same day, Mrs. John Jones, Saturday night a candidate may resign in re- when relatives surprised them, I spect of one or more offices for the occasion being their 35th J which he has been nominated hy wedding anniversary. A gift was filing his resignation in writing presented after which Mr. and with the returning officer Or Mrs. Jones replied fittingly and the clerk and In default he shall the evening was spent in cards be deemed nominated for the of- I a n d crokinole, after which a fice for which he was first nom- 1 dainty lunch was served. inated.”