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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1955-04-28, Page 1it 4 9 • 4 , •!! 1' I 't 14. 11 '4 4.1 fo. eirefe Eighty -Second Year EXETER, ONTARIO THURSDAY 'MORNING, APRIL 8,1905 Price Per Cotor7 Woman:Hurted From. Cat LIONS STAGE RALLY HERE—Two hundred Lions from 16 different clubs in Western On- tario attended the region rally held at Exeter Friday night to hear Ernest Houghton, past president, of Toronto. The members elected a deputy -governor to succeed A. J. Sweitzer, of Exeter, who has held the office during the past year,Above, left to right, are Mr, Houghton, Deputy -Governor Sweitzer and W. G, Cochrane, president of the local club who presided at the rally. —Jack Doerr • ge" SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS—Four contestants at the South 'Hurl -1 Music Festiiar last week who were awarded scholarships for showing •"the most promise of future •musical develop- ment" areldiscussing music with Mrs. H. L. Sturgis, directress of the Huronia Male Chorus and organizer of the festival. Left to right are Kenneth Weido, ZurichL Marilyn Bissett, Exeter; Keith HodgirCentralia; Mrs. Sturgis and Sandra Walper. —T -A Photo • ." i Adiudcator Lauds Festival, Sees Improvement Dr, G. Roy 18enwiek, who was adjucator for the first South Huron Music Festival four years ago, 'returned to 'adjudicate this year's festival and was Jentlin- slastie about the imprOvement noticeable in the quantity of con: testants and in the quality of their performance. He remarked ,that interest in music and musical standards are higher in communities where festivals are held. • "The accuracy of the music in this festival „shows the •instrue- tion Is in good hands and reflects credit on the teachers in the. area," Dr, Fenwick said. Speaking to anernbers of the Huronia Male Chortle and their directress, Mrs. Alice !Sturgis, Dr. Fenwiek- expressed the wish that some recognition such as a U.C. degree, meaning "Useful Citizen" could be awarded ' to people who giVe outstanding service to their .conlanitnitieS. felt sure the choir members would be entitled to it for the contri- bution they are making in SponBoring the Seuth Huron Music reatival. Enjoyed Behaviour He was particularly impressed by the good :behaviour of the large groups of children through the lcilieseeSiona of the teatiVal. The good sportsmanship of the esniteStailta and the ifriendly.feel- ing among the people ot the area Ins good to see. • Mrs. Sturgis, tonintented at the conclusion &t tie ,featiVal, that the brows which attended the sessions and .their 'terrific eft- thithlasin spoke tor Itself. She paid tribute to the MM.. bOrt of the their who took such att intereitst in the festival shown ibr 'theft attendance and willingness to .gIVO of their time to carry on the Wetk "We titi ask ffor Wiley Mti. the community'Mrs. Sturgis re- marked, "but we give it back in the form of scholarships and awards. Outr aim is to build up enthusiasm for music "In. this community." ISpeaking on 'behalf of S.H. D. ILI& Board, Mr. Kenneth Johns said it was glad to support the work 'of the Huronia Male Mortis witli a 'grant and to provide ac- coModation in the school or the festival. Concert Attracts Crowd The auditorium of the high school was filled oil Friday night night for •a concert -of selected, Winners in the various classes represented at the featival. Mr Andrew Dixon and Mr. Ron Elford of the Huronia Male Chorus were chairmen. Mr. Dixon expressed the ap- preciation of the Ohortts to every- one who had contributed to the success of the fourth annual music feetival. Name Winners Of Scholarships Scholarships valued at $10 were awarded by the Huronia Male Chorus to contestants Who, in the opinion ,olf the adjudicator, "sholw the !Meat •promise of !fu- ture MitSical def•Dr. Fenwick Debited out this does not necessarily mean that the Winner received the highest, mark in the section, Rural Sehbols, heat unison chortts-8, g. taberne, (Win- chelsea) Mrs. F. Hamilten, teach- er: best tWO-part chorutt-- S. S. 14, ,Stepheii (Centralia). l‘gra. t. Ridlt8, teacher. erban Selieobi, best thertis--4bfeter Pilo Sehool; tie k chorus, Mit. Douglas Hugh - igen, teachet; beilt two -Part eller- uS--4tiored Heart Scheel, Park. in Music hill, Pianists— 11 years and under, Linda Tiernan, Dashwood; 12 to 14 years, Sandra Wolper, Exeter; 15 to 17 years, Keith 'Hodgins, Centralia. Band Section—Kenneth Weido, Zurich. High 'School vocalist—Marilyn Bissett. Complete results of competit- ion appear on page 10 SH INJURY F Gas Find Discouraging But To Continue Search • Further investigation of the natural gas discovery at the Er- vine Devine farm north of Dash- wood has been ",cliacouraging" ficials at the London offiee of Imperial 011 Ltd. sad this lyeek. Although several weeks ago it was .believed the strike was the largest gas find in the area, the company reported Wednesday "pressure is very low." "We are attempting to eval- uate the commercial possibilities of the well but the indications are not encouraging," C. E. Drab - Ole, district petroleum engineer of the company, told The Times - Advocate. Ervin Devine„ owner ,of the farm on concession 15, .about one mile south of Highway 81 on which the well is located, said the drilling stopped at the end of last week, The company hit shale DST Change Disrupts Mail Daylight !Saving Time, which makes Exeter's nail schedule even more awkward than before, will probably bring to a head complaints over postal •service in. this area. Elmer D. Bell, Q.C., who is Preparing the petition for •better service, said Wednesday it would be distributed •early next week among businessmen ot the town and it is expected support will the universal. Conflict With Meal • The .new hours for incoming and outgoing mail conflict more •than ever with the noon hour since Daylight Saving Time fists advanced the time by one hour. The post from the south, he.av- Jest of the two runs, arrives after 11. o'clock, if it is on. schedule, which means distribution is Unt completed until 12. Mail from the north is available at 3.20 p.m. !Postmaster Harvey C. Pfaff indicated', Wednesday he has re- ceived many complaints about the service since the time change Sunday. He has no control over the scheddle. The change makes it awkward, too, for the,postal staff who find the busiest peak coming right at the meal hour. Mr. Bell said the petition, back- ed by officials of the Exeter Businessmen's Association and the town council, 'would request no specific change but ask gener- ally for an "improvement" in the service. Since it does not appear the Canadian National Railway will alter its train sohedule on the Deaden, - Huron and Bruce line, truck delivery is seen as the only feasible solution. District -Postal Dispector W. E. Pearson, of London, indicated re- cently that his department would investigate the pOsSibility of such a service If representation is made to the postal department from this area. Businessmen Complain A nftmber of businessmen from Exeter have written to the de- partment expressing their dis- appointment of the service. A public relations official visited the area last week and interview- ed -a number of officials in town. The original change was affect- ed by •the estsublishment of a mixed train on the CNB to take the place of the passenger and freight which have been running for !years. Elect •Distiict Official At Lions Rally Here Gordon Lee, of the Sarnia Lions Club, was elected District; Deputy Governor fair Zone Two at a regional rally in the Exeter 'Legion Hall Tuesday evening. tIr. Lee will succeed Deputy District Governor A. J. Sweitzer, whose tern of office expires In June. Sixteen of the nineteen clubs in Region two were represented dt One of the largest gatherings of its kind, Nearly two hundred sat dOWil to the banquet provided by the Legion Ladiete Auxiliary. President Wb G. Cochrane of the Exeter -Vona. Chub was the chair t and Deputy District GOv, ernor "jake" was toaatmaster, •it address of WelcOnle was given by Mayor E. E. POoley, himself a ,Talott, Fifty Prom Sarnia Largest delegation was 'fr:ofn the Sarnia, ,Olub with 'fifty ttieinbarit Present to support theit candidate for district deputy goy-. ernot. 1'1%0 Speaker tot the oVening was Drills lieUghten, pest Can- adian president, from Danforth re Club, 'route. ie was intredut- ed by Dittrigt CieVernot Ward Doi - ton, of St. Marys. Thanks were extended by International Coun- sellor Vic, Dinnin, of Zurich. A presentation on behalf of the clubs, was Made by Lion B. W. Tuekey. Largest In World "Mona International now has a membership of 625;000 in 87' countries" said the .speaker. "This the largest Service club in the. World, is due to the .faith and loyalty Of the founder, Melvin Sonea, of Chimp," the !speaker. Lion W. F. B. MacLaren, of the Grand Bend 'Liens Club, annotate - ed that they were Making a bid fOr the 1067 national convention to be held at Grand Bend, Which with. the assistance Of the Exeter, Zurich and Parkhill clubs, they hope to put it over. A Chartered bus will take a delegation to the forthcoming convention atOtte- bee City to support their InvIta- den. W. O. Cochrane annetinced that the Exeter Club Is Sponsoring Deputy District Governor "Jake" one .64 the meat enthusiastic LienS tor Marta ticrterner for Region two. at 1946 feet. Mr. Orabble said his •company must be assured ,:of a .consider- able quantity of gas To justify the expenditure required for com- mercial development, G, The official said 'the results of this well would not affect his company's plans to accelerate its drilling program in Huron county this summer. Relic Bidders Enliven Sale Antique dealers from the dis- trict bid against each other for several hours last Saturday when the household effects of the late Miss Ida Glanville were put up for sale. Interest of the many women who attended was focused on the rare pieces •of china' and glass- ware contained in a china cabinet in the dining room of the home. When the valuable antiques were carried out to the porch the crowd. jockeyed for positions from which to view them. Witb five or six 'dealers *bid- ding, bargains were at a mini- mum and It was not long until the prized possessions of •the family were destined to be takeh to widely separated areas. A walnut desk, marble top tables, ornate bedroom suites and walnut chain shared the lime- light with the antique dishes. Large Walnut cases held wreaths made entirely of feathers, which were popular ornaments .in the parlors of by -gone years. One lady, who travelled from the United States for the auction, paid $16 for a• fur robe which she told the auctioneer she in- tends to use on the floor in front of her fireplace. .S0 large was the. sale that. it Started at 12 noon and went on until nearly dark. The house is located at the corner of Main and. Gilley streets. The crowd was estimated at 500. Harold Jackson, of Seaforth, was the auctioneer. OUTSTANDING PERFORMERS—Scholarship winner Linda Tiernan, Dashwood, performs for another Dashwood musician, Robert Miller, who won the boys' vocal solo, eight years and under, class. Both took part in the concert of selected winners Friday night which climaxed the festival. —T -A Photo To Petition For Paving Of Hensall-Zurich Road Representatives of Hensall and Zurich 'Chambers of Commerce will petition for paving of High- way 84 when they interview On- tario Department of Highway officials in Toronto Friday. The chambers will request that the 11 -mile, stretch from Hensall to St. joseph, be hard-snrfaced. Now term en an "improved road, the highway is oil -patched and gravelled. , The ifeputation believes the department would Save money by paving the road instead of maintaining it in present condi- tion. Open Church Addition At Anniversary Service !Sunday was a red letter day In the history of the James St. United ehurch When the new Sun- day School !building was opened and dedicated. The =melon was the annual Sunday School anniversary and Rev. Duncan McTavish., of Rod- ney, a tformer pastor, was the speaker. The scholars assembled in a body in the new auditorium for the dedication se -vice at 10.60 a.m., the service 'being heard in the main auditorium of the church through •a loud speaker. (Following the dedication the scholars •paraded into the church, the primary department occupy- ing the front pews and the inter- mediates the south and east gallery. Additional chairs were required to seat the large attend- ance. The Pastor, Rev, H. J. Snell, was assisted by .Carfrey Cann, Sunday !School superintendent. Sing Festival Number Two 'anthems •were sung by members of the .ehoir, including the one they sang at the musical festival *when they were awarded 84 points and received compli- mentary remarks from the adju- dieator. A duett was sung by Grant McDonald and his sister, fMrs. Hugh Parsons. Mr. McTavish, in 'opening his remarks, stated that it was 29 years ago that he tame to James St. church as minister and 23 Years ago when he left. "It was 'Tames ISt, church that gave ane the •push I needed in my Minis- try" Said Mr. McTavish, He took tor the theme of his Semen "When It Is 'Grown" based on the parable of the Mus- tard Seed. "No One 'E'en ;perceive the pe- tentalities in the life of a child" Said the speaker. "From the group before nae 1,fj1 come ticiarts, doctors, lawyers, preach- ers, farmers, nurses and house- wives" he said. tack Viindamentals "EditeatiOnal system a are 'be- ing revised and revamped and tor - tunes are +being spent 'to Modern- ize and streamline religion" said Mr. MeTavish, He quoted statla- tia toshe* that students lack knowledge in the fundamentals tit education and religion. tAt the evening Service Mr. MeTaVish took for .his text "This Is the Lite." .Miss Maine Xteed- er sitng a gab, ,Pollowing both serriees those present were invited to inspect the new wing. After the evening service a reception was held for Mr. and Mrs. McTavish in the new ladies' parlor. Tea was serv- .by Mrs. H. J. Snell, Mrs. D. A. Anderson and Miss May Jones. On Monday evening Mr. Mc- Tavish gave a lecture in the church on "The Good Old Days.' He cited many of the customs and conditions that 'prevailed during the last two centuries and com- pared them with those •of to -day. The lecture was interspersed with many humorous incidents both local and 'personal. A piano solo was plaid by Michael Farrow and a solo was sung by Miss, Maxine Reeder. Tom Pryde, Huron M.L.A., will escort the 10 -man deputation led by Hensall President, B. H. Mid- dleton and Zurich President Al- bert Kalhfleisch. )Arrangements for the interview were announced by 'Walter Spen- cer at the Hensall Chamber meet- ing Tuesday night when the elec- tion of officers was held. rt. H .Middleton will remain as president Iwith Howard Scene and Cecil Vanhorne as vice-presi- dets. Secretary -treasurer is K. Christian. 'Committee chairmen inelnde: Public and industrial relatiOns, W. Spencer; membership, Robt. Drys- dale; merchants, Alfred L. Seholl; special events and fund raising, William' Parke; recreational, H. Scene; social, Jack Drysdale; housing, Norman Zones. Dr. D. .T. McKelvie presided for the elections, Stresses Promotions !President Middleton emphasiz- ed. the importance of the Cham- ber of Commerce in •the commun- ity, especially in the industrial promotion field.. , Rev. D. MacDonald was ap- pointed to fill the vacaney on 'the Boy Scout and Cub parents' committee created by the depart- ure of Rev. 3. B. Fox. The Chamber will donate a trophy to the junior champion (under 21 years) of the Old Time Fiddler's contest which it will sponsor on June 3. Dinner was served by the Le- gion Auxiliary in the Legion Hall and films were enjoyed. Twenty- seven were present. . • . „ . Area 'Fatality. First Of Year Mrs. G. Wildtong, 55, Dashwood, died Wednesday morning in London hospital from, injuries received in a traffic ac- cident In the police village on. Monday. She was the first traffic vis-' Um in South Huron this year. Mrs. WildfonS, who was active In many church and community 01ie nizations, received severe head lacerations when she was thrown from her ear after a eel - lisle)). on Highway 83. !She was rushed to South Huron Hospital, then removed to Victoria Hos- pital, London. Mrs. Wildfong, who was tra- velling east, was making, a left hand turn into the private lane of the T. Harry Hoffman Funeral Home when her ear was struck by a west -bound vehicle driven by Elmer Keller, also of Dashwood. The impact spun the Wildfong car in a semi -circle across to .the south ditch. Mrs. Wildfong was thrown out the right-hand front door to the highway. • Dr, V. Gulens, of Dashwood, attended at the scene, Provincial 'Constable Cecil Gibbons, Who in- vestigated, said Wednesday it had not been decided whether an In- quest would be called. The former Pearl Tieman, Mr. Wildfong was the daughter of Mrs. Mary Tiernan and the late Ezra Tiernan. Besides her hus- band, Garnet, she is survived by one daughter, Marion of London; three sons, Keith and Grant, of London and Neil at home: two brothers, Addison, of Dashwood and •Colonel Eugene Xierna,n, of Halifax. One brother, Ira, prede- ceased her. She was a member of the Dashwood Evangelical TL B. church, an active member of the Ladies' Aid, secretary of the Improvement Fund of the church, a Member of the Board of Stew- ards and a Sunday School teacher for years. •• • !She was a ,public schooi teach- er in Hay township and ,Da.sla.- wood before she was married and taught again for a number of years before retiring'. two. years ago. She attended StratfOrd Nor- mal School. Mrs. Wildfong vra also a mem- ber of the Dashwood • 'Library Board and the Dashwood The body is resting at the T. Harry Hoffman funeral home. A family service will be held "at the funeral home on ,Saturday at 2.00 p.m. followed by a public service in the Evangelical U. B. church at 2.30 (DST). Interment in the Dashwood E. IL B. eemeterY. Rainy Weather Delays Seeding Seeding, which got off •to a good. start in this area, has been. held up during the past week by rain which fell on five days out of seven. The total precipitation for the week was 94 inches with the heaviest rainfall of .52 inches, on Wednesday. From Saturday until Wednes- day there was very little sunshine and the temperature dropped on. Saturday night to a low of 35,7°. ,04 DEDICATE ADDITION—The $85,006 addition to James Street thiltda Church was dedicat- ed at a speeid service on Sunday. The new building contains ladies' parlours, kitehen and Son.. day School auditorium. Three of the officials who took part in the ceremony are shown here inspecting cupboards in the kitchen. Left to right are Rev. Z3. Snell, the pastor; Rev. Duncan McTavish, of Itodney, a former minister who was guest speaker or the oceasion; and Mervyn Cudmore4 chairman of the building committee of the church. —.tack Doerr