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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1950-05-18, Page 1Seventy-sixth Year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 18, 1950 Single Copy Council Lets Contract For Sewer On Gidley Street Contract for a sewer to relieve conditions in the middle east of the village was let to Charles Deitrich by Exeter council Mon­ day night. The sewer will drain through Senior, Gidley and part of An­ drew streets to the William street trunk line built last year, Council hopes the new tile, along with the trunk line, will drain all the east side of town south of Gidley street and re­ lieve the load on the Andrew street gravity sewer, Mr. R. V. Anderson, engineer, through his representative, pre­ sented his report and a profile of the sewer and gave estimates. The contract sum was $4,500. Clerk C. V. Pickard, was instruct­ ed to buy the necessary tile. Equipment for the Marlboro street P u m p i n g Station was ordered by,council, •Mr, Elmer Bell appeared be­ fore 'Council giving information in regard to proposed sites for the South Huron Hospital. Mr. Bell waited on Council on behalf -of Mr. Edwin E. Buswell asking that the land upon which Mr. Busw§ll is building be re­ leased from the easement on the part of the Corporation to flood. The Reeve and Clerk were em­ powered to sign on behalf of the Corporation the release of the right, privilege and easement to flood lands known as Part Lot 1085. Mr. Chas. MacNaugliton, Muni­ cipal Representative, reported to Council in regard to Exeter Dis­ trict High School business. The report and recommendations of Mr. MacNaugliton were accepted on the motion of Councillor $nd Deputy Reeve Snider. The following applications for building permits were granted; Ernest Wells, addition to house; J. W. Hern, a house; George Wright, new store front; Cen­ tral Hotel, repair to wall; F. H. Glanville, roof repair; G. Far­ row, a house. Mr. Gibbons, Sanitary Inspect­ or of Huron County Board of Health, appeared before Council explaining the work of his de­ partment. 'Mi\ Gibbons was pro­ mised the co-operation pf the Council. By-law No. 11, 1950, to pro­ vide for a street being a continu­ ance of Gidley Street East was given its three readings and passed. Collision insurance on town truck be reduced from $50.00 to $100.00 deductible, Tenders for construction of sidewalks were opened. It was decided to call for tenders again. Tenders to be in the hands of the Clerk on oi’ before 5 p.m.. June 5, 1950. Awarded Housing Contract A contract for the construction of 175 additional housing units at R.C.A.F, Station, Centralia, Ontario, has been awarded to Parker Construction Company of Union, Ontario, it was announced this week by Andrew Y. McLean, M.P, fox- Huron-Perth. The Par­ ker Construction Company is now engaged in completing an earlier contract on which it has been working for some months at the Centralia Station. District Young People Hold Important Posts District young people are hold­ ing important posts in the Huron 'Presbytery Young Peoples So­ cieties after an election at the twentieth annual convention held in Belgrave United Church Sun­ day. Harvey Sparling, of Elimville, is the new president. He was elected for a two-year term. Harvey, an active member in the Elimville United Church Young People for the past six years, was formerly the publications con­ venor. He is teacher at S.S. 6 Usborne. Rev. H. J. Mahoney, of Exeter Main St., was elected convenor of Christian Education. Douglas May is Christian Missions con­ venor. Annie Elford, of Thames Road, is in charge of Christian publications, and Ross Keys is a member at large. All officers were elected for a two-year term, The new executive will be hosts to the London, Conference of Officers’ Congress - at Clinton this week-end. Delegates as far away as Sault Ste. Marie are ex­ pected to attend. The presbytery plans to spon­ sor picnics throughout the county in the summertime. Two Injured As Car Takes To Ditch Two Creditou district persons were injured Sunday when their car left No. 4 Highway and struck a telephone pole. Mrs. Clayton Sims was thrown from the car and received a Slight concussion. Her husband received cuts about the eye. Both were taken home for treat­ ment. The accident happened when the Sims car tried to avoid striking a car driven by Welling­ ton. Haist, also of Creditou dist­ rict, who was turning into a driveway. Mr. Sims took to the ditch rather than strike an on­ coming car. To Study In Wisconsin Peter Fraser, who has com­ pleted his studies at the Uni­ versity of Western Ontario and will graduate this year with his B.A. in Physics, is spending a few days with his parents, Mr, and Mrs, Arthur Fraser. Peter goes to Ottawa for the summer where he will be engaged with the National Research Council, Division of Physics, With the fall term he will go to the Uni­ versity of Wisconsin as a teach­ ing assistant in the department of Physics and will continue his studies for a higher degree. Herbert O. Southcott Mr. Herbert O. Southcott, who for many years has been asso­ciated with his brother Orville ill the mercantile business in Exeter, passed away Wednesday morning after being ill in Vic­ toria Hospital for the past six weeks. Born in Exeter the deceased was hi his sixty-second year. After learning the mercantile business with Mr. J. A. Stewart, he spent several years in Tor­ onto and for a number of years represented a Toronto firm as a commercial traveller, both in Eastern and Western 'Canada. He returned to Exeter and with his brother Orville purchased the business of Mr. Stewart which they have continued to operate. For several years he was a member of the municipal council and teii years ago was chairman of the Exeter Old Boys* week committee. He Was a past mas­ ter of Lebanon Forest Lodge A.F. & A,M. and of the Exeter Lodge of Oddfellows, and was a member of James Street United Church. For a number of years past he has not enjoyed the best of health but has always shown a remarkable spirit. Surviving are three brothers, Orville and Melvin of Exeter, Rev. Robert E. of Oil City, and a sister, Miss Stella, at home. The funeral (private) wilt be held from his late residence on Andrew Street Friday afternoon at 2:30, with Rev. IT. J. Snell of James Street United Church officiating. Interment will be in the Exeter Cemetery. Huron-Perth Opens May 24 Baseball season will open with a big celebration at Dashwood on. Wednesday, May 24. The annual Sports Day will be held with a big Calathumpian Parade and two baseball games between Exeter and Dashwood teams. The Bantams will play at 12:15 and the Intermediate game will start at 2:00 p.m. Two star pitchers, who put up a great exhibition last year, will again duel on the mound. They are Charlie Bauman, for Exeter, and Ray Yelle, for the home club. Thomas Pryde, M.L.A., Andy McLean, M.P., and James Mill­ man, vice-president of the OBA, will officially open the baseball season. Hensail Pastor Takes New Charge Rev. R. A. Brook, minister of Hensall United Church for the past twelve years, announced at Sunday morning service that he will take over a new charge at Bluevale United Church at the end of June. Rev, and Mrs, Brook moved from Blyth to Hensall in 1938. They have held charges at Mil­ verton, Creditou and the Border Cities. Most of their work has been iu Huron County. Both Rev. and Mrs. Stock have been active <u the commun­ ity. Besides his regular duties, Mr. Brook has been teacher of both Hensall and Chiselhurst Bible Classes. Mrs. Brook has been a leader In women’s circles, especially the W.M.S. and the Mission Band. Their friends wish them suc­ cess in their new charge. Architect Surveys Hospital Sites On Tuesday evening of last week a meeting of the South Huron Hospital Association exe­ cutive was called to mget the, architect, Mr, Dolphin, of Toron­ to. On his way tp Exeter by auto­ mobile Mr. Dolphin met with an accident in Galt and his car was considerably damaged. As a con­ sequence the meeting had to he called off. Mr. Dolphin, howevpr, arrived ■by bus on Thursday afternoon and met several of the members of the Association. Several matters In connection with the proposed building were discussed and the possible sites were visited and their suitability discussed. One site in particular was favoured and, we understand, a meeting will be called at an early date to decide the question. After that has been settled it is hoped to get an early start on the building. In the meantime the campaign for funds continues, and all can- vasers are urged to continue their cavass and to make interim reports of funds collected to the treasurer. Special Services Held Sunday In Local Churches. Pentecostal Tabernacle On Sunday morning at the Exeter Pentecostal Church a lovely Mother's Day service was enjoyed by all present, Special numbers were rendered by the mothers of the congregation with Mrs. K., McLaren in charge. The mothers sang a chorus and solos were given by Mrs. P. Durand, Mrs. E. Butler and Mrs. C. Kip- fer. Mrs. (Rev.) Kendrick led in prayer. Mrs. G. Parker gave a reading and Mrs. Sweigard read the scripture lesson. Gifts were presented to an elderly mother, Mrs. Swejgard; the youngest mother present, Mrs. Ted Prouty, and also to the mother with the largest number of children p'resent, Mrs. Eizen- ga. The guest speaker of the day was Mrs. Hutchinson, matron of the Bethel Pentecostal Home for Girls, Toronto. She spoke capably of the privileges and responsibil­ ities of motherhood and told of interesting experiences in her work. Mrs. Hutchinson told of a definite call to her work for needy girls and gave the scrip­ tures that later confirmed her call. An offering of $,24.55 was.re­ ceived for the Mahltoba Relief Fund and an appeal was made for donations for equipment for flood area workers. James Street Mothers’ Day was observed in the various churches with large congregations. The weather was ideal. There was a goodly num­ ber from out of town who were visitors at their homes for the day. The rite of baptism was ob­ served in most of the churches. In James Street United Church the large auditorium and gal­ leries were practically packed at the morning service. A male choir led the service of song and sang two anthems. Eighteen children were presented for bap­ tism. They were: Brenda Sybella, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Dinney; Linda Bernice, daugh­ ter of Mr. and Mrs. George Mills; Janice Lee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kestle, of London, Douglas James, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Beaver; Wenda Janes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Simpson; Joan Evelyn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Heywood: Douglas \ Gerald, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Prout; Gale Isabelle, {daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Shipman; Douglas Maliloii, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mullion Ryck- man; Sybil Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Duncan McDonald; Robert Clyde, son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Mickle; Catharine Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Creech; John Edward, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert An­ derson; Penny Lee, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Harold “Bud" Preszcator; Douglas Ross and Clifford Bradley, sons of Mr. and Mrs. R, Finch; Harold Edward, son of Mr, and Mrs. Wm. West­ lake; Wendy Jean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Nell. A beau­ tiful basket of flowers in loving memory of the late Mrs. A. Scott was placed at the altar. Eastern Star Lodge To Furnish Hospital Rpom Exeter Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, is undertaking to furnish a $600’ room for the South Huron Hospital. The group met last Wednes­ day and were hosts to the Past Patrons Club of London, The president, Allan Douglas, of the London Club, conducted bingo games and the proceeds amount­ ed to $23, Mrs. Wm, Middleton, Worthy Matron, and 'Mrs. W. F. Pen- arden, Worthy Patron, presided. Guests were present from St. Thomas and London, also Mr. and Mrs. William Young, of Chatham, who are honorary memers of the Exeter chapter, Afterwards a very enjoyable lunch was served by the commit-1 tee in -charge, Hensall Legipn Hall Dedicated Last Week Rev. P. A. Ferguson, Hensall, branch chaplain, - conducted the dedication ceremony at the newly decorated Hensall Canadian Le­ gion building. The branch spent $5,000 in major alterations on the building. Present at the ceremony among the 15'0; guests were the reeves and councils from Hen­ sall, Hay, and Stanley; Andrew McLean, M.P. -for Huron-Perth; Thomas Pryde, M.L.A. for South Huron; George Wilson, Bruce- field, Legion zone commander; Ralph Shaw, Brussels, deputy zone commander; Doug. Thorn­ dyke, present zone secretary; Scot Forbes, London, service rep­ resentative. Guests present were from Goderich, Seaforth, London, Exe­ ter, Brussels, Wingham, and Clinton. The Ladies’ Legion Auxiliary prepared and served the banquet. Lodge Selects Seaforth Man D.D.G.M. The district meeting of Odd­ fellows of District South Huron No. 8 was held Wednesday night in the lodge rooms of Brucefield I.O.O.F., with representatives present from Exeter, Hensall, Seaforth, Clinton, Goderich and Brucefield lodges,^ - D.D.G.M. Fred Boyce gave his report on the year’s work and expressed his thanks for the kindness and co-operation he re­ ceived during his term of office. Bro. A, Boyes, Fidelity Lodge No. 55 Seaforth, was the choice of the delegates for the incoming D.D.G.M., and Bro. Barrett Tay­ lor, Clinton Lodge No S3, for D.D.G. Warden. It was decided to hold the installation meeting for these officers -the evening of June 28, in Seaforth. Lunch was served by a number of Brucefield ladies. Campaign Over $2,000 Mark 'the Red Cross Campaign up to date is $2413,00, and they urge those who have not com­ pleted their canvassing to do so as soon as possible. Times-Advocate To Cooperate In Manitoba Flood Relief Fund THESE PEOPLE NEE'D HELP — Two ladies are being rescued from their flooded homes in Winnipeg by volunteers with a row boat. They were evacuated with the few pos­ sessions they could take with them. All else is Jost. They need help badly. A district relief fund is being sponsored by The Times-Advocate. All money will be given to the Mani­ toba Flood Relief Fund. —Central Press Canadian Tragic Tales Of Western Flood Told By Evacuees In Exeter Cadet Inspection Held Monday Cadets at the high school were praised for their efforts at the annual inspection held in the park grounds on Monday. Eighty boys, led by the bugle band, went through their march­ ing paces and saluted the in­ specting officers, Captain Cor- beil, of Army Intelligence Corps, London, and Lt. Robson, Cadet Staff, Cadet Captain Gordon Cann was in charge of the local corps. Second in command was Lt. Fred Dobbs. Handling the two •platoons were Lts. Don Webster, Fred Wuertli. and Sgts. Gordon Eagleson and Paul Durand. The Company Sergeant Major is Ro- ! bert Wade. Mr. Eugene Howey is the teacher in charge of the corps. Bill Heywood and Paul Dur­ and put on a demonstration with a Bren gun. Cadet Heywood dis­ mantled and remnntled the gun blindfolded. Five boys, the quota for the school, will attend Cadet camp at Ipperwash this year. They are Gordon Cann, Paul Durand, Bob Wade, Donald Adkins and Glen Campbell. Bill Heywood will take his second year in the driver mechanics course during the summer. The stark reality of the plight. tof destitute people in the Win­ nipeg flood area is brought closer to home with the tragic stories told 'by people who have seen the disaster at first hand and are seeking refuge in this area. Lost children floundering in the waters with nothing on their feet and cold wet rags hanging to their bodies; farmer’s cattle,i Up to their necks in water and unfed for weeks, being shot to save misery; beautiful homes completely submerged in the water; men falling asleep stand­ ing up after working days at the dikes—these are a few of the tales told of Canada’s worst dis­ aster. These people agree with the Winnipeg Free Press, which says: “The severity of the flood is gravely underestimated." They say, “You’ve got to see it to be­ lieve it." The Times-Advocate interview­ ed two of the women who have reached Exeter from the west. They are Mrs. Roy Doyle, of St. Vital, whose whole district is under water, and Mrs. B. R. Le Beau, of River Heights, whose home is isolated but comparative­ ly out of danger. Mrs. Roy Doyle, visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Lucille Du­ bois, in the Elliott apartments, tells how the rampaging waters were running through the houses. “Our whole district Is under water," she said. To leave her home she had to meet the train at St. Boniface. “There’s where the misery really was. Children were walking in the water with no shoes or stock­ ings on. The day I left they shot 175 dogs." She stopped at relatives’ home in Fort Rouge and found twenty of her family there. “One of my nephews working on the dikes, who hadn’t seen his family in six days, came in the door and said “Hello mom, I‘m home." Then he leaned against the wall and collapsed. She said, "We need help very badly." Mrs. Le Beau, who with her four-year-old daughter, Brenda, | is staying with Mr. and Mrs. C. IS. McNaughton, said clothing is I badly needed, especially for the children. They need cribs, linen and bedding. Mrs. Le Beau told of 1,500 people sleeping outside in. the freezing rain on airport grounds. To one little Latvian girl, the flood was like war. “I have a little D.P. from Latvia, who wouldn’t come east with me,” said Mrs. Le Beau. ‘“Before I left she broke down and cried. She said it was just like war. ‘It reminds me, of many things’." Mrs. Le Beau said thousands of people from the little towns around Winnipeg are destitute. “They have nothing—no jobs, no homes, no farms, no animals. Mrs. Le Beau’s husband is working days at his office in Winnipeg and nights on the dikes. The women in the higher areas make food for the men and ship it out on trucks to them. The home of Mrs. C. S. Mc­ Naughton’s sister, Mrs. H. ele­ ven, is completely under water. She is staying at Brandon Man. Sgt. and Mrs. Emil Guillemin, William street, are expecting relatives from the west at any minute. Sgt. Guillemin’s r father and mother are on their way to his home here. But the where­ abouts of many of their relatives are unknown. Sgt. Guillemin’s aunt, has lost her store. She ran a small grocery on the outskirts of Winnipeg and it is completely washed out now. Many district residents who have friends and relatives in Winnipeg have wired to offer help and accomodation. Others have not heard from their rela­ tions and are trying to locate them, Donations to an Exeter Dis­ trict Fund to help the stricken- victims of the roaring Red River will be accepted from local resi­ dents by the Exeter Times-Ad- voe'ate. The Manitoba Flood Relief Fund has asked for aid from all parts of Canada for the thou­ sands of homeless people who have been driven out by the ter­ rible flood. Millions of dollars will be needed to help in rehabilitating the 10'0,000 people who will be evacuated from the flooded dis­ trict in and around Winnipeg and other Manitoba areas. Many district residents are anxious to help the victims of the flood and several asked the Times-Advocate to organize a fund headquarters. Donations will be accepted and acknowledged at the office. They may be brought in person or Sent in the mail. Checks and money orders should be made payable to the Manitoba Flood Relief Fund, but should be sent to the Times-Advocate to be forwarded to fund headquarters. Donations will be deductible from taxable income. In the flood-stricken city funds are badly needed to tide families over the days—possibly weeks— before they can return to their water-filled homes. Some victims have been able to get out of the area and stay with friends in districts all over Canada. Several families have sought refuge in Exeter. Mrs. D, J. Gladman and chil­ dren from the Fort Garry district spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Warren .Sanders, and then moved on to Oakville. When they left there was three feet of water on the first floor of their home. They will not be able to return for two months. Mrs, Roy Doyle, of St. Vital, is staying with her daughter, Mrs. Lucille Dubois in the Elliott apartments. Mrs. B. R. Le Beau, of Rivei' Heights, Winnipeg, and her daughter Nancy, is with Mr. and Mrs. C. S. McNaughton and family, Tlw evacuation is tlie most extensive in Canadian history. Even if the river's rise is finally halted, more thaA L00,Q00 ably will have been driven from the city to points Outside the danger area. Quite a few of these people have lost their homes, and all their personal belongings. Authorities have called the flood the worst disaster in Canadian history. The river is more than twelve feet above its banks and has wiped out whole suburbs and towns. Several thousand houses have been surrounded and abon- doned to the water. Even the business center of the district is threatened. The Exeter Red Cross received an urgent call from Winnipeg for goods to help out the dike workers. W. E. Middleton, chairman of Disaster Committee, organized a drive for funds and a large par­ cel of goods were sent out early this week. The parcel included 12 pairs of hip rubber boots, 258 pairs of heavy wool socks, 63 pairs work gloves, 23 flashlights, 67 flash­ light batteries and 24 bulbs. L. iDistrict High School* Commencement To Be Held Exeter annual Commencement exercises will be held in ’ the gymtorlum of the new school Thursday eve nlng. The building will be open for inspection from 7:00 to 3:30 p.m. followed by the presenta­ tion of awards, the Glee Club and gymnastics. Fresbytery To Celebrate The Maitland-Huron Presbytery made plans at Kincardine on Tuesday to observe the churches seventy-fifth anniversary, rich was chosen as the centre for the celebration. Reports made by Rev. Percy Ferguson, Hensall, and Rev. D, ^Sinclair, Exeter, Indicated mem­ bership has risen (now 5,001) -and support had Increased. • Mr, and Mrs. Roy Campbell, 'Exeter, and Mrs. Percy Fergu­ son, Hensall, were named '■gates to the pre-assembly i gress. Gode- dele- eon- R.N.,Miss Laurene Zurbrlgg, of London, spent the week-end with her mother. Hensall Plans Big Stock Fair Hensall Is planning a gala day when the annual spring fair will be held Thursday, May 25. There will be a monster parade led by the Exeter District*-!!, S. Bugle band, floats, etc. There will be an old time fiddler’s contest, square dances, baby show, hurdle jumping and lady drivers. Speakers will be J. A. Carroll, secretary of Agricultural So­ cieties, A. Y. McLean, M.P., Thos. Pryde, M.L.A. and Senator W. H. Golding. There will be a demonstration of farm machine­ ry, The Bannockburn Band will be in attendance. All roads will lead to Hensall May 25. Exeter Tennis Club Formed Fifteen enthusiastic tennis players organized the new Exeter Tennis Club on Monday night at the Town Hall. Warren May was unanimously elected president and Mrs. Nollen Armstrong the secretary-treasurer of the new club. Although membership will be limited because space for only one court is available on the concrete surface of the roller rink two nights and five after­ noons per week, the organizers feel this step will prove to be the beginning of many years of enjoyable tennis in the village. The executive hopes to com­ plete arrangements so that play may begin within the next ten days at which time public notice will be given. Red Cross, R.GAwR Send Aid To West R.C.A.F. at Centralia are go­ ing all out to help the, flood victims. More than $700 has been rais­ ed on the station for the relief fund. This sum was raised; by an individual canvas of the airmen* An apeai for clothing from the Red Cross was* relayed to the men by Commanding Officer W. F. M. Newson and ten large bundles were collected and ship- ed to Winnipeg. Supplies are so short in the stricken area that a plane which flew from Centralia R.C.A.F. station with radio equipment to Winnipeg has stayed to aid air­ lift operations. The plane left Centralia Thurs­ day with two FM radio trans­ mitters for use in the flood. On i arrival they were asked to volun­ teer for air lift operations. They I returned Wednesday. Flying Officer J. L. M. Dono* van was in charge of the flight. F/o Moir was the co-pilot. Crash Rumour False Rumours that an aircraft has crashed in Lake Huron near Grand Bend are false as far as R.C.A.F. station Centralia is con­ cerned. The station received calls from St. Joseph, the provincial police, and the London Free Press about lights on the lake. Investigation was made by air­ craft .early Wednesday morning there was nothing found, Airforce authorities believe thd lights came from boats or were reflections from the American side of the lake. Campaign Over $400 Mark The s a 1 v a 11 o n Army Red Shield Appeal is over the $400 mark and still rising in Exeter. Local canvassers covered the : business area over the, week-end ■ and received a fine response. There will be no house to j house canvas in the town but l any wishing to donate may* leave {money at the Times-Advocate office. Campaign chairman is Doug. Pryde. Canvassers are Art Cann, ’ Roy Kirk, Mel Alderson and i Irvine Armstrong.