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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1950-04-27, Page 1Seventy-sixth Year Single Copy 60 ten late Hospital Will having flying if this planet, landed and out- and saw the din- the Re- the from anothei* glidex* had window he observed business men coming EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 27, 1950 Defence Research Head Inspects R.C.A.F. Station Chairman of the Defence Re­ search Board. Dr. O. M. .Solandt was guest at a mess dinner held by the officers of R.C.A.F, Sta­ tion, Centralia, Tuesday night, April 18. Accompanying Dr. So­ landt on his two-day visit was Air Vice-Marshal C. R. Slemon, C.B., C.B.E., air officer com­ manding training command. The visitors arrived Tuesday from Trenton, and left immediately (by helicopter for R.C.A.F. Sta­ tion, Clinton, where an inspec­ tion tour was carried out. The helicopter was piloted by F/L G. W. Kightley and returned the visitors to Centralia Tuesday afternoon. In an address after the ner, Dr. Solandt outlined organization of the Defence search Board and described units in operation across Cana­ da. He pointed out that a great deal of the most important re­ search work was being carried out by Canadian universities, among them the University of Western Ontario. According to ’Dr. Solandt “Op­ eration Sweetbriar” proved that Canadian and American troops are well prepared to carry out northern operations. Dr. Solandt said it is not anticipated that research will change the general pattern of warfare or weapons within the next five years. How­ ever, he 'stressed that the re­ search branch could make vital contributions to defence in an emergency. It is expected that conven­ tional type aircraft will remain in operation for some time to come since the board felt that the necessary expenditure for newer, more radically designed aircraft is not warranted- in the immediate future. In answer to a query, Doctor Solandt stated that the board will consider “flying saucers” to be “figments of the imagina­ tion” until tangible proof of their existence is presented. Other guests at the dinner were W/C F. R. Sharpe, newly appointed commanding officer of R.C.A.F. Station, London; S/L George Lee, officex* commanding the support unit in London; W/C R. ,F. Miller, commanding officer of R.C.A.F. Station, Clin­ ton, and his chief administra- # tion officer, S/L H. Norris. The guests were presented by G/C W. F. M. Newson, D.S.O., D.F.C., commanding officer of R.C.A.F. Station, Centralia. Choir Px’esents Concerts The Huronia Male Choir pre­ sented their musical entertain­ ment at Woodham United Church Friday evening of last week and at Elimville United Church on Tuesday evening. At both places there was a slendid turn-out and the program was well received. Flying Saucers? No, Guess Again A resident living on the Main Street .in Exeter was roused out of his peaceful slumber, Thurs­ day, April 20. between 12,30 1 a.m, by a strange noise side is home, (On getting up looking out the window he a glidex* plane coming down street. He wondered if he were having a nightmare but after pinching himself a few times and rubbing his eyes and heard so much about saucers, he wondered plane ,was After the under his two young down the street. They came ovei* to the glidex* they had been try­ ing out and putting it under their arm, walked away up the street. The resident crawled back into bed and muttered that you could expect anything to happen on the Main Street of Exeter in the wee sma’ hours of the morning. nniversary The Sunday School of lames Street United 'Church observed their anniversary with special services on Sunday morning, The Intermediate scholars filled the choir .loft and surrounded the pulpit while the (Primary scholars occupied the front seats. The auditorium and galleries were filled for the occasion. The scholars- .under the direction of Lawrence Wein and with Gordon Koch at the piano sang several selections. The Primary repeated in unison, a selection on the bible, The service was conducted by the superintendent, Mr. Carfrey Cann, assisted by A. G. Hicks. Mr. Cann welcomed the large attendance and spoke highly of the staff of teachers and officers fox* their faithful service. The Pastor, Rev. H. J. Snell, gave a short object talk on light, il­ lustrated. by candle, electric light and a lighthouse, The orchestra assisted with the music and dur­ ing the -Offertory Mr. Wein and Mr. Koch played an organ and piano duet. f A beautiful basket of flowers in memory of the late J. G. and Mrs, Jones as well as flowers from . the funeral of the late Samuel Johns adorned the pulpit. A special collection for the school amounted to over $250, The an­ niversary marked the change from holding Sunday School in the afternoons to the morning and service next Sunday held at TO a.m. The School rooms at present ing redecorated. will be Sunday are be* Red Cross Raises $2,005 Two-thirds of the Exeter dist­ rict allocation in the Red Cross drive for funds have now been subscribed, according to Mr. W. J, Pybus, treasurer, Mr. Pybus reports contributions to date of $2,005. The allocation is $3,000. Some of the canvassers have already exceeded the amount collected last year. It is hoped to wind up * the canvass within the next week or days. Teen Town Has l!|| WINS TOP HONOURS — Jim Southcott, son of Rev. R. and Mrs. .Southcott of Oil City, who won top honours a provincial elementary school contest in Toronto during O.E.A. week, is seen with the trophy and the Book of Knowledge which he won. -—'Courtesy of Toronto Telegram E. in . ■ out Certainly Be Built Because we do not print an article every week about the progress of the South Huron Hospital Fund is no reason why ■anyone should ask the question the hospital be built?”, are people holding back donations from any idea kind, they ca,u proceed The your donations are re- Lioms Club To Entertain Pee Wee Ball Team At the Exeter Lion Club sup­ per meeting Friday evening, $25 was donated to the Canadian Cancer Fund. Also donated was $100 to .Lions International to­ wards the erection of a new building, to be known as Lions International City, near Chicago. Andy Snelgrove announced that over $500 had been raised in the Easter Seals Campaign for Crippled Children. The club decided to entertain the Pee Wee ball team, which won the district championship last year, with an evening’s en­ tertainment and refreshments. Ted Buswell, who has done a splendid work as 'Scoutmaster, Stated that he found it imposs­ ible to do justice to the job and tendered his resignation, which was accepted with regret. A. J. Sweitzer gave a report of the district meeting recently held in Strathroy. In tihe Hospital ». * . Mrs. Hubert Hunter, who been ill in Victoria Hospital several days, underwent an eration Tuesday and is doing as well aS can be expected. Mr. 'William Smith of Usborne who has not been well for a number of months, was taken to Victoria Hospital, London, Sun­ day for treatment. Mr. Norman Fassmore spent several days last week in Vic­ toria Hospital, London, return­ ing home Saturday, " Mr, Clinton Sweet entered Victoria Hospital, London, Wed­ nesday for examination and treatment. has for op­ Inaugural Dance The Exeter and district Teen Town held its first dance Friday evening in the Exeter Arena. The arena was decorated with balloons and crepe paper which was brought down at 11 p.m. and caused a great deal of ex­ citement. A grand door prize was given and the fortunate Winners were Katherine Hunter and Bill Bat­ ten. The door prizes were donat­ ed by MeKnxght & W a 1 p e x*, Jones & May, George Wright and Robertson's Drug Store. Mr. Jack Doeri’ arrived later in the evening to take pictures of the crowd, winners of the door prize and one of the novelty dances. At the Canteen, chocolate bars, cokes and doughnuts were sold. Don Hepburn gave a short speech and announced that the elections for mayor, secretary­ treasurer and aidermen would take place at the next dance. IJrizes were donated by the following merchants of town and were received with a great deal of thanks by the teenagers: Brock’s Bakery, Melvin’s Ladies’ & Children’s Wear, Tomlinson’s Hair Dressing, Saunders’ Gro­ cery, Jensen’s Furniture, Exeter Times - Advocate, Taylor Jewel­ lers, Chainway Stores, Traquair's Hardware, Beavers Hardware# Russell Electric, Fink’s Meat Market, Cole’s Jewellers, Wal­ ters’ Shoe Repairs, Snelgrove Tire and Electric, Rick*s FOod- land, George Wright, Hawkins’ Hardware, Chambers & Darling, White’s Ice Cream Shop, Robert­ son’s Drug Store, Wuertli’s Shoe Repairs, -Pop’s Taxi and Bailey’s Flower Shop. The Teen Town is getting well under way and we hope that through the interest shown by the teeners and their parents, that Teen Town should be a great success. Centralia M an To Pay $4,350 By a settlement reached of court in the action listed in Supreme court at Goderich of Lindsay Et Al vs Harris, the de­ fendant, Allan G. Harris, R.C.­ A.F. Centralia, agreed to pay the plaintiffs, Amelia E. Lindsay and Herbert G. Lindsay, of West Nissouri, the sum of $4,350 plus costs. The plaintiffs in the action, were seeking damages of $15,‘000 under the Fatal Accident Act arising Out of an .accident on highway No. 4, near Hensail, on July 16, 1949, in .which the plaintiffs son ,H. M. Lindsay, was fatally injured. Change Time Sunday Night Exeter will go on Daylight Saving Time Sunday next at mid­ night. While the majority of places go on fast time Saturday night at midnight, Exeterites will not advance their clocks until Sunday night. With fast time go­ ing on Saturday night at mid­ night the lopping off of an hour gives added excuse to those per­ sons who claim that they cannot get to church Sunday morning because of working late Satur­ day night. The Exeter council is not going to give people that excuse and with the risk of ap­ pearing like the lad in the pa­ rade whose mother exclaimed that all were out of step but her Willie, have decided to go on fast time Sunday at midnight. Daylight Savihg Time will con­ tinue until Sunday, September 24. . Elimville Group Presents Play A packed house greeted the players of the Elimville Women’s Institute in the presentation of “Coveralls” in Main St. United Church. The comedy was spon­ sored ‘by the Kumjoinus Class. At the conclusion .of the play the cast Mr. the the the thanked the cast fox* the capable acting and delightful 'humour of “Coveralls”. Rev. H. J. Mahoney thanked the large audience for tlleir patronage. During the in­ termissions several musical num­ bers were given by -Mrs. A. Y. Willard, Patsy and Wayne Tuc- key, Marie Wildfong and Mrs. Frank Wildfong. Mrs. Will Johns introduced the act comedy. Members of ■Robt. Stillman, Harvey Sparling; Margaret Still­ man, his socially ambitious wife, Helen Bell; Alexander Stillman, adolescent son, Beverley Skinner; Susan Stillman, marriageable daughter, Lillian Cooper; Grand­ dad Stillman, Kenneth Johns; Walter Brant, mechanic in cover­ alls, Murray Stephen; Elizabeth Morrison, social leader, Lavona Delbridge; Patricia Morrison, her daughter, Anna Routley; Miss MacArthur, sour secretary, Irene Johns; Irene, outspoken maid, Ruth Skinner. The proceeds amounted $92.06. was served Refreshments. Harvey Sparling' expressed appreciation of the cast for splendid reception accorded players. Mrs. Percy Merkley liilarious the cast •would-be three- were— mayor, New Teacher Taken On Staff There will be one additional teacher to the staff of the Exe­ ter District High .School begin­ ning with the new term in September. This is made neces­ sary by the large Entrance class that will be moving on at the fall term. Mr. John Mahon, BSA, grad­ uate of O.A.C., specialist in Agri­ culture, is to be associated with Mr, Dixon in the Dept, of Agri­ culture and Agricultural Science in the Exeter District High School. Mr. Mahon has had two years teaching .experience in Ethopia nnd two years in ling, Ontario. This is a new tion foi* him. Miss Bernice Leckie, graduate of O.'C.E., with class honour standing, •will charge of the Home Economics Dept., replacing Miss Ferguson who has resigned. -—“Will If there on their of that . _ to forget it right away, sooner ceived, the sooner the work of building will begin. The question of starting and finishing was well considered and discussed before any attempt was made to secure subscrip­ tions, . and it was only after about thirty people promised $1,000 each that final decision was made to not only start the compaign but to finish the cam­ paign. Nearly eighty per cent of the money needed scribed, but all subscription money has not yet been received due to the fact that subscribers were allowed to divide their subscriptions into two or three payments. Many of the second payments are now being paid, and when these are all in, the committee will feel justified in securing definite plans of the building,, and letting contracts. Additional subscriptions will be listed in the next issue of this paper. All payments be made promptly to early commencement of lions. An inquest into the death of Walter R. Penrose, who lost his life April 17, from injuries re­ ceived when he was knocked off his bicycle after running into a truck on Main Street of Exeter was held by Coroner Dr, J, G. Dunlop in the Town Hall Friday of last week. The jury found that the driver of the truck could not have avoided the accident; that he brought his vehicle to a quick stop. The verdict said that there was no evidence of any negli­ gence whatsoever by him or any other person. The jury .recommended that Exeter’s local traffic by-law be amended to provide for parallel parking in place of angle park­ ing on at least pne side of the street. The accident occurred when Mr. Penrose got on his bicycle, rode away from fhe curb from between parked cars and into the side of crushed beneath He was rushed pital in London and died a few The truck was owned by the iCarnation Milk . Company and was driven by Fred Herris, R.R. ,3, St. Thomas. •Members of the jury were W. E. Middleton, foreman; W. C. Allison, H. Bierling, W. J. Hern and A. J. Penhale. ran a truck and was the dual wheels, to Victoria Hos- in an ambulance hours later. has been sub­ should ensure opera- Ster- posi- B.A., first- have Purchases Section Of Farm Mr. Wilson Morley has pur­ chased from Charles Fishex* the west portion of the Thomas I Fishex* farm, which adjoins the farm now occupied by Russell Morley. Seaforth Wins Badminton The Seaforth Badminton Club paid an inter-court visit to the local courts Tuesday night, to end up a most successful season. The only thing that marred the finale for Exeter was that the Seaforth team won the tourna­ ment ‘8-6. In the meh’s doubles, Seaforth took 4 matches to Exe­ ter’s 1: ter won doubles, |H team winning two, in mixed doubles, Exe- 3, lost 2; in the ladies* it Was a split, each Lawn Bowlers Hold Marathon Bridge Thl Exeter Lady Bowlers wound up their marathon bridge With a grand finale at ;Club Mon­ etta Tuesday evening. The spac­ ious dining room lent itself ad­ mirably for such a gathering and twenty-five tables were in play. K. Hockey, president of the Exeter Bowlers, was master of ceremonies, ■play a dainty With the lady club acting as During the marathon bridge has been en­ joyed by the ladies and the prizes for the season were car­ ried off by Mrs. Fred Forrester and Mrs, Kenneth Hockey. The winners Tuesday evening were: Ladies* high. Mrs, Fraser and Mrs. L. Snider: gent’s high, Wes Watson and Padre Williams. J. M. Southcott gave an invitation to those present to join the and enjoy bowling during summer. At the close ,of lunch was served members of the waitresses, winter months a club the FIRST JET FLIGHT SETS RECORD — The history-making flight of the western hemisphere’s first jet airliner on its first commercial flight took place recently when the Avro Jetliner left from Malton airport and set’a new record for the Toronto to New York 359-nule journey. It averaged 41$ miles an hour for the trip, or half the regular flight time. —‘Central Press Canadian * Return Front Florida Mr. and Mrs. B. M. returned last week after ing five months in the climes of Florida. Francis spend- sunny o Easter Seal Campaign The Easter seal Campaign for Crippled Children has now ... ceeded $500 according to the treasurer, Andy Snelgrove. ■■■ campaign closes this week. Closes ex- The Presents Wings At Centralia Father and son took part Fri­ day when the first graduates of the Canadian Services College H. M. C. S. “Royal Roads” received theii* commissions .as military pi­ lots and were given their wings, at the R.’C.A.F. Flying Training School at Centralia. Commodore W. B. Creery, ,C. B.E., chief of Nayal Personnel, who was commanding officer of the Royal Roads during the time the graduate cadets were in training, presented the wings. He was assisted by his son, Lieut,-Cmdr. (iP) R.A.B. Creery, who also is of the Naval Services Headquarters. Eighteen men received com­ missions, Five were naval offi­ cers, six were .flight cadets who joined the R.C.A.F, last year and 12 were flight cadets. Naval officers graduating were: Lieut. Brian 'Bell-Irving, of .Vancouver; and Dr. R. Rad­ ford, of Brookville;/W. M. Phil­ lips, Toronto; G. W. Hilliard, Victoria, B.C., Sub- Lieut. Harry Frost, Hamilton. Newly commissioned flight ca­ dets are: H. A. Car swell, Tren­ ton; J. J. Charron, St.Lambert, Quebec; L. D. Crawford, Toron­ to; P. J. Higgs, Calgary; (J. F. Howes, Godfrey; J. R. Howey, Beamsville; H. G. Knight, To­ ronto; D. H. Kuhn, Montreal; K. E. Lewis, Calgary; C. R. Long- muir, Havelock; W. J. Marsh, Toronto; B. J. McReynolds, To­ ronto; F. A. Moore, Trail, B.C.; W. N. Peterson, Milo, Alberta; II. .1 Pike, Corbetton; A, E. Ray­ ner, Medicine Hat, K. A. Ruel, La Tuque, Quebec; XV. A. Smith, Pott Rowan. Rebekah Lodge Holds Regular Meeting The Pride of .Huron Rebekah Lodge held then* regulax* meet­ ing on April 19 with N.‘G. Gladys Chambers presiding. Mrs. Ethel Boyes, D.D.P. of Seaforth paid her official visit to the lodge. She was introduced by J.P.N.G. Lena Kirkland. The LO.O.F. extended an in­ vitation to the Rebekah Lodge to attend a special _ service in the Anglican Church on Sunday, April 30 .at 7 p.m. The invitation was accepted. Mrs. Kay Cann and Mrs. Lena Kirkland were appointed dele­ gates to the Rebekah Assembly of Ontario to be held in Toronto in July. At the conclusion of the meet­ ing lunch was served by the com- tmittee in .charge. Home And School Association Meets The Exeter Home and School Association will hold its monthly meeting Friday, Aprit 28/ in the kindergarten room of the old public school. The program com­ mittee has arranged to have Mr. Donald Hepburn talk about Teen Town. This is a Canada-wide effort to provide supervised meeting places for young people. As even our small children will be teenagers very soon, this talk should be of interest to all par­ ents. There will be music pro­ vided by Grant McDonald and a social halt hour afterwards in which we may become better ac- uainted with the parents of our children’s friends. Sponsors Clothing Drive The Exeter Home and School Association is putting on a cloth­ ing drive .during the week of May 1st to 6th for the still badly-off war victims of Europe. At this time of year when house­ wives are wondering what to do with the winters outgrown cloth­ ing and when house-cleaned, cup­ boards are adding their yield to this problem, we feel that ,a clothing drive is especially suit­ able. Please see that the things you send are clean and mended. European housewives are good i at mending but they actually lack the bare necessities of needle and thread to do the job. Men’s clothing is much needed. As many new babies have no­ thing to be wrapped in but old rags and newspapers it is clear that any contribution that Is clean and mended will be a boon to some hard-pressed person. Boxes for your convenience to receive the clothing will be plac­ ed as follows: Brady Cleaners, Dinney Furniture, Southcott Bros., Bruce Rivers Grocery, Mc­ Kenzie Store and Beaupre North End Store, and each room of the public school. to Fanners Behind Schedule Farmers were on the land Monday for the first time this season. There was a lot of cul­ tivating done and some farmers succeeded in getting in a num­ ber of acres of seed, Tuesday it rained and again held up opera­ tions. The season is getting late and the farmers are getting anxious. “Operation Southcott” The Southcott brothers, Orville and Herbert O., had a re-union in Victoria Hospital on Wednesday afternoon. H. O. Southcott underwent an opera­ tion on« April 3 and at present he is showing a slight improve­ ment. On April 15, T. O. South­ cott was rushed to the hospital, for an appendfctomy. The latter was able to visit his brother on Wednesday for the first time’ since his operation. T. Two Escape Serious Injury In Car Accident Two persons escaped serious injury when the they were driving ly wrecked in an day morning on ; about three miles seidale. Ross Jaques, of Exeter, suffered an injury to his right shoulder, and Helen Anderson, Science Hill, suffered injuries to her -chest and right les in the accident. j Mr. Jaques was driving south on the highway when the spring] i on the left hand side at the. front of fhe 1936 model car broke. It dragged on the road: and pulled the vehicle Into the ditch, and along a culvert. When about half-way over the culvert, the wheels slipped off, throwing the car about four feet onto the bank, where it somersaulted sev­ eral times before coming to rest upside down. The accident oc­ curred about S;15 o’clock Sun­ day morning. Cpl. John M. i Douglas of the Provincial Police j investigated. car in which was complete­ accident Sun- Highway 23 south of Rus- Presents Lapel Pins To Kinsmen At the regular meeting of the Kinsmen Club last Thursday at Club Monetta, Stan Turner, pastresident of the London elui, W present, and presented each Junior Farmers Abend Conference In Guelph The South Huron Junior Farmers and the Junior Insti­ tute were Well represented at the Ontario Junior Farmers* con­ ference held at the Ontario Agricultural College at Guelph Sunday to Tuesday. The dele­ gates were Ann Elford, Exeter, Agnes Bray of Kirkton, Howard Pym of Usborne, and Ross Ker­ cher of Kippen. Two carloads motored down for the Sunday program and at­ tended the church service Sun­ day evening in the Memorial Hall, followed by a fireside hour, Harry Dougall, Jack Stew­ art and Lucille Boyce reported on the activities of the two groups and outlined the aids to member of the local club with ... ............... his lapel pin. Kin Stan, who has been a Kinsmen for about six-j Observes Ninetieth Birthday teen years, spoke briefly on what - - - ‘Kinsmenship means to him, and I parsoim explained the Kin crest. Each served1 Exeter member was then present-! ed with his pin and congratulat­ ed by Len Stock and Jim Cahill, also members of the London club.Chuck Butler, another London' Kinsman, was also present, and 1 slww^i colour and sound films of the 'Carling Conservation Club, These movies, which gave the members an insight on the work being done by the govern­ ment and various organization in conserving the wildlife of our province, were well received by the club. At the close of the] meeting Kin Roylaxice Westcott Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Doerr of conveyed the thanks of the Exe-j Mitchell visited at the home of ter members to Mr. Butler, j their son jack on Sunday, Congratulations to Mrs. Mary b who on Tuesday ob­ served her ninetieth birthday. Mrs. Parsons is enjoying fairly good health. A number of friends called to offer their felicitations. Arrestcd For Car Theft Roy Hale, 18, of Exeter, was arrested by provincial police near Birr Tuesday on a car theft charge. He is charged with theft , of a vflr owned by J. Brown, of Komoka. Hale was scheduled to appear in county magistrate’s court at London Wednesday.