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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1950-04-20, Page 1Seventy-sixth Year pointed time in that (a provin- • * Tragedy struck our town on Monday when Walter Ross Pen­ rose met his death following aii> accident in which he ran into the side of a truck while riding away from the curb on a ibi- ■ cycle. According to eye-witnesses Walter had been in one of the stores with his bicycle at the curb between two cars. He mounted the wheel and crashed into the side of a Carnation Milk truck driven by Fred Herries* R.R. 3, St. Thomas, Walter was thrown beneath the dual wheels of the truck while the bicycle went the opposite direction. ? The accident happened just at noon when many were on their , way home to’ dinner and soon a ' large crowd assembled. Dr. Mil­ ner was called and rendered first • aid and Walter was placed in .the Hopper - Hockey ambulance, in front of whose store the ac­ cident happened, and was rushed to Victoria Hospital, London, where he passed away ' a few hours later. Chief Constable Norry and Provincials Elmer Zimmerman and William Coxworth ;gated the • detain the Coroner of London -the same evening and said that .Walter died of internal hemor­ rhage. He had multiple fractures and multiple internal injuries, the coroner said. A coroner’s in­ quest will be held in Exeter on Friday afternoon. Bonn In England Walter was the son of Mrs. James Penrose and the .late Rev. James Penrose, a United Church clergyman. Born in Hull, Yorkshire, England, he was in his forty-second year, and came to Canada in 1912. He attended school at West Lome, Learning­ ton and Oil Springs, where his father was preaching. He went to high school at Petrolia and Exeter. He was a member of the Main Street United Church and Sun­ day School and took an active interest in church work. ■Surviving are his mother, one sister, Miss Eva, with whom he lived; and three brothers, Tho­ mas, of Hamilton, Montreal/ and John. Mr. ‘ " - Mr. and for place from his late Andrew Street, 11 a.m., with Rev. H. J. ‘honey officiating. Interment will take place in Westmount Ceme­ tery, Hamilton. Visit Bird Sanctuary Thursday, April 13, the pupils of S.S. No. 4 Usborne along with their teacher, Miss Elaine Mit­ chell, visited the Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary near Kingsville. The, visitors were welcomed and conducted on a tour, of the grounds by Jasper Miner. It is inspiring to listen to the son of such a famous ’man, ;tell of his father’s work amongst the birds, especially the wild geese. Some of the parents accompanied them and the trip , was enjoyed everyone. D.D.G.M. Visits Exeter Eastern Star EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 20, 19S0 Kg Al investi- accident and did not drivei’ of the truck. Dr. A. R. Routledge held a post mortem George, of i, of Detroit, and Mrs. Thomas Penrose, and Mrs. George Penrose John and daughter are here the funeral which will take residence, on Thursday at “* " Ma- Samue I J. Joh ns Mr. Samuel J. Johns, who been in poor health for many months, passed away at his home on Tuesday following a stroke. Mr. Johns, who was in his seventy-second year, was born in Usborne Township. Five years ago, owing to ill health, he retired from a farm and moved to Exeter, where he was a member of the James Street United Church. He never married. He is sur­ vived by two brothers, and Charles Johns, of A public funeral service held Thursday afternoon fsom the Hopper-Hockey Home with Rev. H. J. Snell ficxating. Interment Will the Exeter Cemetery. has Richard Exeter, will be at 2:30 Funeral of- inbe Sells 100-Acre Farm Mr. Wilfred Mack has sold his 100-acre farm, lot 7, ^concession 9, Stephen Township, to Ross Clark, son of ‘Mr. Harry Clark, of Stephen. M.r* Mack will hold an auction sale of farm stock and effects on Friday of week. this Purchases Usborne Farm Mr. Charles Fisher has chased the 100-acre farm of /ur. Bert Bissett, 2hd concession of Usborne. He has also purchased 40 acres from Mr. Thos. Fisher. The 40 acres adjoins his own farm. Mr. Bissett will reside the (farm until such time as can secure a home In Exeter. pur- on he Attend Crocker Funeral Mr. and Mrs. Kirby Crocker, Harry and Jim, attended the funeral of Mr. Crocker’s father, Mr. Ralph Crocker* in St. Yho- mas, on Saturday, Mrs, Crocker, who spent the past week In St, Thomas, returned home Sunday, Entertain Friends With Party Mr. aixd Mrs. T. A. Wiseman entertained a number of their friends Tuesday night with a progressive euchre party. Dainty refreshments were served by hostess. the theMiss Phyliss Gibson .spent week-end with Miss Anna White­ ford of Grand Bend. Mrs. Helen Henshaw, of Lon­ don, D.D.G.M., paid her official visit to Exeter Chapter O.E.S. on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Wm. Middleton, Worthy Matron, and Mr. F. W. Penwarden, Worthy Patron, presided with a complete corps of officers. The room was tastefully -dec­ orated with spring flowers and candles. Degrees were conferred upon Mrs. J. W. Corbett and Mrs. E. C. Ball. The organist, Mrs. F. W. Penwarden, sang during the cere­ mony. Mrs. Henshaw complimented the officers on their splendid deliberations and included in her address the origin and early his­ tory of the Order. Guests were present from Sea­ forth and London. Following the meeting a dainty lunch was served by those in charge. Has Appendix Removed Mr. T. 'Orville Southcott rushed to Victoria Hospital, Lon­ don, Saturday evening where he underwent an operation for , an acute attack of appendicitis. The operation was successful and Mr. Southcott is recuperating nicely. was Elected President Of ODFSA ’Congratulations to Mr. E. R. Hopper, .who on Friday last was elected president of the Western Ontario District Funeral ‘Service Association at the annual meet­ ing of the association at Hotel London. Mrs. H. Sturgis was present and led the meeting in sing songs VARIETY BANDBOX — a highly entertaining program staged by air force talent from Centralia and sponsored by the Airmen’s Wives’ Auxiliary last week* made a fine contribu­ tion from the receipts to the South Huron Hospital Fund. Pictured here are the ladies of the Glee Club under the direction of Sub. Lt. H. Frost. From left to right they are: Mrs. H. Gurley, Miss D. Woods, Mrs. H. Moir, Miss N. Peckham, Mrs. D. Dobbin, Mrs. It. MacMillan, Mrs. R. Thompson, Mrs. P. Miall, Mrs. J. O’Bvrne, Mrs. M. Berg, Mrs. C. Hol- linshead and Mrs. C. Watkins. * —R.C.A.F. Photo Win Awards In the adopted 200 come under next eight of the eight Grade Nine Adopts Two H undred Poults Grade 9 of the Exeter District High School has, poults, which will its care for weeks. At the end weeks the pupils will have the first choice of buying the young ■turkeys or they will be sold oh the market, ■been donated the Lakeview will 'be under Mr. The poults have to the school by Turkey Farms and the supervision Dixon, the teacher. of New Home Being Erected Mr. Ulric Snell is having the foundation dug for the erection of a new home on Sanders street. Excellent Program By Air Force Talent Aids Hospital Fund On April 12, a large audience was highly entertained by Var­ iety Bandbox in Exeter District High School auditorium. The show was staged by air force taleut of Centralia, with kind permission ‘of the commanding officer, Group Captain Newson, D.S.O., D.F.C., and sponsored by the Airmen’s Wives’ Auxiliary in aid of South Huron Hospital Fund. The production director was Jack Doirie and master of ceremonies Gordie Carman. The concert featured a variety of -acts which were all loudly applauded and the performers graciously responded to many encores. The fifty-voice Glee Club, with the ladies in evening gowns, was under the direction of Sub. Lt. Harry Frost, R.C.N., attached to R.C.A.F. Mrs. E. R. Johnston Was accompanist. Sub. Lt. Frost is to be highly congratulated upon his ability to assemble all personnel and their wives who like to sing, into such a fine musical arrangement. Our best Wishes follow him as he leaves on an overseas posting. The barbershop quartette, ‘'R.C.A.F. -Discord s“, ’Cliff Yorke, Lofty Brune, Gordie Jackson, and Murray Plunkett, showed great talent and are in themselves capable of presenting an evening’s entertainment. Bill Steciuk held the crowd fascinated as he played the ac- cordian. Cliff Izard, whose baritone voice has also charmed vast audiences abroad, can do justice to any type of music. Murray Plunkett, whose Tor­ onto family rate high in the entertainment world, was in his usual splendid tenor voice. He was accompanied on the piano by his wife, Marjorie. Judging by the hearty ap­ plause given piper Martin Aller, there must have been a great many Scots present. The cowboy singer, Ward Mar­ telle. whose songs brought 'smiles to the faces of hospital patients in many parts of the world as he himself recuperated from war injuries, was highly applauded and encored, The Centralia Ramblers, nov­ elty group, with soloist Gord Jackson, was also enjoyed. Pianist Allen Stevenson was greatly appreciated, Terry O’Byrne, assisted by his wife, Joan, both in beautiful western costumes, thrilled the spectators with the Whip Act, a demonstration of Australian bull whip manipulation. They called from the audience S/L Watkins and Mr. Elmerf Bell, K assist in the final act, created much laughter. During the evening the master of ceremonies, Gordie Chapman, contributed several acts of his own. The orchestral numbers the R.C.A.F. Centralia Band showed why we proud of the boys. Adding a festive touch to the program were the Top Hatters: Mrs. Harold Foster, Mrs. J* C. McCoomb, Mrs. Harold Foster, Mrs. Frank Burns, Mrs. John Little. Besides the retiring president, Mrs. Foster, and the new presi­ dent, Mrs. Phil Rumball, ladies assisting were: Mrs. Gerald Du­ puis, Mrs. Cyril Relph, Mrs. Mel Lawrence, Mrs. David Dyck, Mrs. Bill Baker, Mrs. W. Collier, Mrs. J. Godfreyson and Mrs W. Gammell. * Special mention is made to Padre Williams, who spared no effort to assist in assembling the show. Grateful appreciation is extended to the Officers* Wives’ Auxiliary and to the Ser­ geants* Wives, who contributed so willingly. The finale came too soon for the enraptured audience. With the entire cast in the back­ ground* Wing Commander E. R. Johnston, acting commanding of­ ficer, called to the stage Mr. Elmer Beil, K.C„ of the South Huron Hospital Committee and presented him with a cheque re­ presenting the proceeds of the concert. The exact amount will be known in a few days. W/C Johnston encouraged the air force personnel to take an interest in the community In which they live and suggested that communities hot look upon the air force as persons apart because they wear uniforms while at work. Mr, Bell, as he received the cheque, spoke highly of K.C., to , which by Dance are so HensaU’s Annual Fiddlers’ Contest The second annual Old-Time Fiddlers’ Contest, sponsored by i the Hensall Chamber of Com­ merce, was held to a packed house in the town hall, with more than 500 present. Cup, cash, and merchandise were given as prizes... W. F. Riley, Vice-president, chairman for the affair/ at which 65 persons competed. Results are as follows: 26 to 50 years, Ward Allan, London; Nelson Howe, Cromarty; 51 to 65 years, Clyde Munroe, .Kin­ cardine; Jack Peterbough, Rip­ ley; .66 to 100, Alex McDonald, Lucknow; William Hyde, Hen­ sail; 16 to 25, Manny McKellar, Cromarty; Harold Dilling, Hen­ sail; 15 and under, Gerald Bell, Hensall. Ladies fiddling contest, No- reen McNaughton, K i r k t o n; Gladys Collins, Seaforth; square dancing contest, Cromarty Com­ edians; Missouri Merry Makers, Kippen; step dancing, ,Fred Har- burn, Cromarty; Mr s. Ross Houghton; Ken McKellar, Crom­ arty; amateur winner, Cecil Max­ well, Hensall. Prize for the youngest fiddler competing -went to Gerald Bell, Hensall. Prize for fiddlers attending from the longest distance went to Watson .Bros., Dundalk. R. H. Middleton, president of the Chamber of Commerce, was in charge of the awards. Judges were Frank Scott, Ripley; .Clar­ ence Perdue, Clinton; Steve Dun­ das, Crediton. are extended a Awarded Second Prize In Lyric Poetry Contest Congratulations to Miss Evelyn Desjardins, grade 12 pupil of the Exeter District High -School, who was awarded second prize in ,tlie lyric poetry field at a competition held at the King Edward Hotel, Toronto, in connection with the Ontario Educational Convention held last week. Miss Desjardins is 17, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Desjardins, R.R. 1, Grand Bend. She took for her reading the 46th Psalm, the first verse of which reads “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.’’ There were 26 oompetitoi-s from all parts of Ontario. We understand that this is the fist honor has come wto tario as it usually Toronto -area where devoted by specialists in this type ,of study. time such an Western On- stays in the more time is Farm Ownership Changes Mr. Lewis Davey, 3rd conces­ sion of Stephen Township, has disposed of the Box farm On the 4th concession to Mr. Harry Finkbeiner and in turn Jias pur­ chased the Merle Willis farm which he will operate in junction with his own. con- Attend Orchard Funeral ’On Saturday William and Mrs. Pearce and Mrs. George Geddes attended the funeral of Mrs. John Orchard at Shedden. A sis- Anna E. Iona and to the ter of the former, Pearce was born near in 1900 was married Orchard and moved to adjoining Shedden, where they have since resided. John farm _ . _ ___ „ the clever talent comprising the show. He felt sure that if it were presented again in Exeter, the walls would be bulging with people eager to see Variety Bandbox because they wore un­ able to attend the initial per­ formance; W. J. Heaman Died in London Mr. Wm. J. Heaman, for a number of years mayor of Lon­ don and a former resident of Exeter, died in London Monday. Mr. Heaman at one time conduct­ ed the hardware business iiow owned by J. A. Traquair. He served both as councillor and as reeve of Exeter. In the first war he was a major of the 161st Huron regiment and served in France. Later he was promoted to Lieut.-Colonel. Surviving be­ sides his wife are two sons, Clyde and Fred and one daugh­ ter, Mrs. Geo. Wright, of Exeter. Granton Foresters Entertain Members of the local Forest­ ers Lodge entertained their wives and families at a social event when as a program the Thames Road Young People’s Union pre­ sented the play, *‘Here Comes Charlie.** Those taking part in the play were Mrs. Edward Miller, Ann Klford, June Coward, Doris El- ford, Mrs. Wilfred Hunkin, Ross Hodgert, Wilfred Huiikin, Jack Stewart, Don Bray and Floyd Stewart. Mrs. (Rev.) W* Mair directed the show. Anderson Store Renovated The Anderson store has been closed for several days while alterations are being made. This was the former Grigg stationery Store and part of the front living quarters are being added to the store. Increased Estimates Boost Tax Rate To The Municipal Council of the Village of Exeter held their reg­ ular meeting in the Council Chambers Monday evening with Reeve Sweitzer, Deputy Reeve Snider and Councillors tHeywood, Lindenfield and Webster present. The minutes of the last reg­ ular meeting of April 3 were read and adopted. Mr. Chas. MacNaughton, the municipal representative on Exe­ ter District High School Board, waited on Council in regard to proposed (.change in E.D.H.S. Board appropriation. Members of Council felt that requisition as previously received should stand. Mr, Gerald Skinner and Mr. Davis waited on Council ;on be­ half of the Exetei’ Band, asking that the usual annual grant of $50l0'.00 be made. The Council promised ^consideration. Mr. Robert Southcott waited Our Apologies, Mr. Pybus The name 'of Wil'lim Pybus on an advertisement Jast week spon­ sored by John L a b a 11 has brought embarrassment to the local treasurer of the Red Cross. Mr. Pybus is a staunch .temper­ ance worker and he was in no way linked with the Labatt advertisement appealing for sup­ port for both the Red Cross and Easter Seal campaign, and was unaware that his name was so connected. We are glad to make this explanation to free ]Mr. Py­ bus from any disparaging re­ marks. Resigns Secretarial Position Miss Eleanor Hunkin has re­ signed her position at Clerk C. V. Pickard’s office and her place is being taken iby Mrs. Sharpe. Joins Beavers Hardware Staff Mr. Earl Weaver, formerly employed with Cleater & Brown, heating engineers of Brantford, has taken a position with Bea­ vers Hardware and will be in charge of their plumbing and heating department. Usborne Sponsors Fly Purge The Township of Usborne is sponsoring a drive on .warble fly, <and have engaged Mr. R. W. Bettridge of Medina to do the spraying. He can spray 300 head per day, and when the work of spraying is completed, in three weeks it is repeated. , Flies To Ottawa For Meeting Mr. E. D. Bell, ICC., president of the Western Ontario Progres­ sive - Conservative Association is in Ottawa attending the annual meeting of the National Associa­ tion. He made the trip to Ot­ tawa by plane Monday. Child Fractures Leg In Fall Barbara, 7-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Moore, while playing in the hayloft at her home Thursday of last week, had the misfortune to back through a hay shute and fall on the manger below. She suffered a fracture of the left leg near the hip. .She was removed to the Children’s War Memorial Hos­ pital in London, where she will be confined for a month in a cast. Organizations Boost Individual Donations To Over $83,000 I The Hospital Fund continues to grow—-but slower than we would hope for—unless canvass­ ers are .holding back on their reports. The treasurer would like to receive partial reports from time to time, so that he could keep up with .the work of giving credits and issuing receipts. Tuckersmith friends who have subscribed to the fund, include the Mrs. Mrs. ker, Mr. Robert McLean, Harvey Jacobs, .‘Rochus Faber, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Forest, Camp­ bell Eyre, Mr, and Mrs. R. Tay­ lor, .Sr.—'270,00* Hay Township contributions have come from: Cecil Howe, Chester Howe, William 'Gould, William Nortlicott, Nelson Stah- lake, E a r 1 campbel 1, Percy Campbell, Bert O’Brien, Norman Kleinfieldt, E. McCarter, Albert Keys, Homer Russell, Bruce Tuc- key, Reg. Knight, and the Bank of Montreal, to the /amount of §1375.00* We have pleasure In acknow­ ledging contributions from two former residents, Judge J. g. S. Stanbury of St. Catherines, and Stanley Walter of Smith Falls. South Huron Junior Parmets, Jack Coates, sec.-treas., made a nice donation of §100,00, As a following: W* J. F. .Bell, Carrie McLean,, Mr. and Lloyd McLean, George Par- Mr. and Mrs. R. Broadfoot, and Mrs. Wilbert Dilling, Glenn Glavin, result of an entertainment in the high school last "week, the Air­ men’s Wives’ Auxiliary was able to donate $100.00 to the Fund, as was the Huronia Male Choir. The Maroons Basketball Club, Ontario title winners made a fine contribution of §50.00. donations are greatly appreciat­ ed. Several organizations intend to raise funds to furnish a room. The reported subscription totals are as follows: Exeter prev, acknow. .§ 53247.80 Stanley Walter .......... Airmen’s Wives* Aux. Mar. Basketball club . Judge J. G. Stanbury Mrs. D. A, Anderson , Huronia Male Choir *, Jos. Allaire, Goderich These 10.00 160.00 50,00 25.00 25,00 100.00 5.00 i § 53562.80 Stephen prev. asknow, .§ 8655.00 Usbone prev, acknow.$ 19192.00 Additional ............. , 56.00 § 19242.00 Hay prev. acknow. ■*......§ 605.00 Additional ..... 7 70.00 § 1375.00 Hensail prev. acknow, „§ 200.00 Tuckersmith prev. ack. § 270.00 General prev. acknow*. 60.00 S, H. Junior Farmers ., 100.00 § 160.00 Total reported to date, §S3464.80 Forty Mills on 'Council suggesting that some-' thing be done by the Municipal­ ity to honour the members of the town basketball team who recently became champions of Ontario. Mr, Southcott out that this is th first ■the history of Exeter local team has won the cial championship in any sport. It was moved -and seconded by Deputy Reeve Snider and Coun­ cillor Webster that twelve small trophies, suitably . engraved, be purchased at a price not exceed­ ing §110 and that these trophies be presented to the members of the team on behalf of the Vil­ lage. Reeve W. Brock and Council­ lor V. Pincombe waited .on- the Council on behalf of .the Council of the Township of Usborne. They stated that their Council were now prepared to accept re­ sponsibility for the cost of any runs the Exetei’ Fire Brigade might make to fires in the Town­ ship of Usborne. Reeve Sweitzer ■advised the delegation .that a by-law had been recently passed controlling anc| setting the charges for such runs by the Exeter Fire Brigade and that copies of this By-law will be mailed to the Township Council. Communications were read and dealt with as follows: Exeter District High School Board re requisition. Filed; Department of Municipal Affairs re Municipal Schools. Filed; Community Wel­ fare of Ontario re memebership. Filed; ’ The Bell Telephone .Co. re installations. Attention of Reeve. Ontario Municipal Board re August applications. Filed. After discussion it was agreed that a great 'deal of expense on drains could be saved if all down spouts from the eaves on houses should be run out on the sur­ face of the ground instead of into the drains. The Clerk was instructed to investigate the feasibility of a by-law to provide that all downspouts be handled, in .this way. The auditor’s report for 1949 was presented. It was moved and seconded by Councillor Linden­ field and Deputy Reeve Snider that the auditor’s report be ac­ cepted. and that the usual num­ ber be printed. Councillors Heywood and Web­ ster moved that the .Clerk con­ tact Engineer Anderson in re­ gard to pumping equipment for the Marlboro Street pumping station. The following applications tfor building permits were granted on the motion of Councillor Webster and Deputy Reeve Snider: J. V. Webster, Percy Passmore, a house; Howard An­ derson, renovating store. The Clerk was instructed contact Roofer's Supply Ltd. regard to street signs. It was moved and .seconded Deputy Reeve Snider and Coun­ cillor Heywood that a grant of §500.00 be made to the Exeter Band. . The Clerk was instructed to order a street cleaning cart at the price of §165.05. The matter of drainage , was again discussed. It was decided that it would be advisable to run a storm sewer from the corner of Senior and Gidley street west to tile large William street stonn sewer. This would not only ser­ vice the houses it passes but would take water from Andrew street drain thus relieving the pressure in it. It was estimated that this and other necessary new drain work will cost In the neighborhood of §8,000.00. Estimates ’were again con­ sidered. Taking into considera­ tion the large increase in the requisition for the Public School and the expense involved in the above proposed was agreed that ial increase in not be avoided. It Was moved Deputy Reeve Snider and Coun­ cillor Heywood the rates for 1950 be set at 40 mills and that the Clerk 'prepare the necessary by-law. The following accounts were read and ordered paid On motion of Councillors Webster and Lin- dentield: Co., fire $2*05 — Utilities, .41; Exeter Public Utilities, town, hall, §3.04, fire pr o te ctl on, §390.00—§393.04; Larry Snider Motors, §40.2'3; UUtU'SUUU UllU -11IU1U.J Machine Shop, .repairs tractor, §6.00; ~ ““ ■' | The hall, §6.05? street to in by drain work , It a very substant- mill rate could and seconded by Bell Telephone §4.0'0', J. Norry Exeter Public lighting, §301.- gas, oil, labour-truck, Marshall and Murray C. V. Rickard, petty vouchers, §78.35; Norval Jones, grading streets, §26.25; Mather Bros., gas and oil-truck, §12.82; Supertest Station, gas and oil­ truck, §23.50; Graham Arthur, towing truck, $2.06; Exeter Motor Sales, repairs, §1.00; Ger. Cornish, labor, §59.45; William Laverty, labor, §52.15; Samuel Grainger, labor, §42.45; Edgar Mawhinney, labor, §56.12; Asa J. Penhale, labor, §5.85. All motions were carried. Ad­ journment on the motion of Councillor Heywood. —c. V. Pickard, Clerk.