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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1956-01-19, Page 2*•*• i THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 19, 1954 -r*tr This Journal shall always fight for progress,, reform and public welfare, never be afraid to at­tack wrong, never belong to any political party, never be satisfied with merely printing news. Jottings By J.M.S. Where They Cleaned Feathers THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 19, 1956 Guest Editorial Our Town And Your Town Prospects As tow council makes its plans for 1956, it’s obvious that its members will have to do some fancy juggling with the budget to accomplish any more than has already been committed without raising the tax rate too drastically. It's already conceded by county authorities that Huron’s rate will go up one mill; Exeter Public School is faced with increased costs which will sub­ stantially raise its budget; although de­ bentures for the new SHDHS addition will not require payment until 1957, the high school will have added operating costs which could up its rate above the present low levy of five mills. With these increases in mind, coun­ cil will have to consider its other projects carefully. Many motorist-taxpayers are de­ manding better roads and there is con­ siderable pressure for a paving program. Investigation into a sewer system and filtration plant will cost money even if construction is not started this-year. The Riverview Park project is just getting started and it would be costly to postpone development in view of the work already done. With neighboring towns expanding, there will be demands for more indust­ rial promotion. Plans to remove the dump are be­ ing made, and after last summer’s dif­ ficulties, this step should be seriously considered. Even if the dump is not moved, maintenance costs are bound to increase. Costs of the usual municipal ser­ vices will probably increase. That’s the kind of a year the council will face—the prospects don’t look rosy. Can you blame the members for raising their salaries? Printing This is International Printing Week, and the Times-Advocate joins with thou­ sands of other printing plants on this continent in celebrating it. Charles Dickens paid tribute to the industry in this way: “The Printer is the only product of civilization necessary to the existence of man, because without him tyrants and humbugs would have their own way. “He is a friend of intelligence and thought ... of liberty ... of law . . . indeed the friend of every man who is a friend of order. “Of all discoveries in science and art and all the wonderful progress in mechanical energy and skill, the printer is the only product necessary to the existence of man. “He has the most soul-satisfying job .in the world . . . serving the people that make him necessary.” The Times-Advocate and its employ­ ees are proud to be part of an illustrious family. In our limited way we attempt to maintain the traditions the industry has established through the years.% Our presses have encouraged and promoted many advancements in social, commercial, governmental and cultural fields. Our staff has printed the history By R, E. POOLEY Mayor Of Exeter To the People of Exeter and District: At the beginning of another year, when we all wish each other good things, and hope they will come true, may I suggest how, with each other’s co-opera­ tion, we can improve some of the prob-, lems confronting us. By doing this we can make our dis­ trict more pleasant in which to live and do business. We hope all of you will feel free to use our parks and other recreational facilities. If we can play well together I am sure we shall be able to work in full co-operation towards solving any mutual problems, from time to time. It appears to me that our Number One Problem is that of parking. I believe that all business men and employees who now park their cars on Main Street dur­ ing business hours, should either leave them at home or park them behind their stores or on side streets. This would leave more room for our shoppers to park. Business men can also help remove some of the road hazards of Main Street by insisting, whenever possible, that all merchandise deliveries be made at rear or side* entrances of their building. How can the shopping public help? If after they have made their heavy purchases such as groceries, hardware, implement parts, etc., they should wish to remain in Exeter longer to visit, see their lawyer, or shop around for bar­ gains, etc., they could move their cars to a back street. Also, there is the free parking space which Snell Bros Ltd. so generously offer to the public, and a parking lot now available at James Street Church. Both of these are close to our shopping area. If we have your co-operation in this way, our parking problem will solve itself. .Then we will not have to impose restrictions such as “One-Hour Parking” or “Parking Meters”. Our best wishes to all for 1956! May it be happy and full of mutual under­ standing. Loss The untimely death of Reeve Wil­ liam Parke of Hensall brings to an end an unusual career of municipal service. Mi*. Parke served on almost every public body in the community since he moved to Hensall 10 years ago. He was active in every phase of community life. The tributes paid to Mr. Parke by municipal and county officials speak for his popularity and the respect in which he was held. Hensall has lost a devoted servant. A couple of weeks ago we pub­ lished a communication suggest­ ing that our readers submit some interesting item that they re­ member in connection with the village or surrounding country. We thought the Idea a splendid one and we would be pleased to have our readers co-operate. Mrs. Percy McFalls asked me if I remembered the frame building that stood on Main Street on the property now owned by Mr. B. W. F. Beavers. .The building was used as. .a feather cleaning plant. We hear very little about feathers these days but there was a time when they were in great demand. The down from a goose brought the highest price as it was used prin­ cipally for pillows. Farmers saved the soft downy feathers of ■a fowl while plucking them in the fall. There is still a demand for feathers. Goose feathers to­ day bring $1.00 a pound and duck feathers 50<£. The Old Feather Tick Speaking of feathers reminds me of the old feather tick that used to be considered a luxury and could be found in the spare bedroom of many a home. Grad­ ually it went out of use as felt mattresses made their appear­ ance. (Before the feather mattress was the old straw tick. The straw tick was taken to the barn, filled with straw, usually oat straw, and_ when freshly filled was from one to two feet thick. However, youngsters it, it soon day on their spring-filled matt­ resses. The latest addition in the mat­ tress evolution is the foamrub- ber mattress and .pillow. There is still the old question as to whether a soft bed of feath­ ers or a soft mattress or a fairly stiff mattress is conducive to sleep and good health. Just the other day I heard -a man say that he was having back trouble and w'hat he didn’t know was whether he should be sleep­ ing on a hard or a soft mattress. Another gentleman said that he slept with a board under his mat­ tress, I understand a lot of peo- ’ pie are doing the same thing. For me, I like the soft spring- filled mattress, but insomnia is not one of my afflictions for I pan sleep almost anywhere at any time. Particularity do I like, a half hour siesta after the noon meal, ■fl* 4%GUARANTEED INVESTMENT CERTIFICATES THE PREMIER TRUST COMPANY 428 Richmond Street, London Telephone 4-2716 Business Directory * Legion Corner ARTHUR FRASER INCOME TAX REPORTS BOOKKEEPING SERVICE ETC. Ann St., Exeter Phone 504 By M. E. HARNESS when a couple of crawled in on top of flattened out. Ropes For Springs (For springs, ropes crossed to a frame and a contri­ vance at the foot of the .bed would pull the ropes tight. On top of the ropes would be placed a quilt and then the straw tick. I think it 'is a safe bet to say that youngsters slept just as soundly on straw ticks in those days as a lot of people do to- were criss- Last week I ’told you Comrade William McLean must be pretty good at pea pool. Well, he told me, quote; “I do win a lot of games". At the same time he stuck that big burly chest out. He may be pretty good at the pool table but in my estimation he is a bit of a party pooper. To make ia, long story short, the Ladies’ Auxiliary invited the hus­ bands to a' toboggan parity on Monday niglit and about half way through the party, after we had eaten, Comrade McLean walked out with two of .the prettiest girls -in the crowd. All joking aside, I would like to congratulate Comrade Presi­ dent' Annie Lawson on a lovely evening, she planned and execut­ ed a lovely party. It was sup­ posed to be a sleigh ride, but due to the lack of snow we had to settle for a toboggan party. * * * I hear the broomball is away to a good start this year. Even though the Legion lost the first game, the team -is going to .bo a hard one to 'beat. I may have to eat these words before the season is over but at least I know the comrades will try hard to come * out on top. It may sound like an alibi, but when you figure the average age of the members on the team is well over 30 and they aren’t in condition for this foolishness, they do a fine job, iCome hell or high water, they will be out there showing that the old vets are a bunch of good sports. iSo if any of you people want to see a bit of fun, when a hunch of fellows get out on the ice. without skates, and slip and slide around, trying to hit a ball with sawed .off brooms, just ask when the next broomball game is to he played. There are more laughs than a parade of clowns.* * * The Exeter Branch gion has volunteered group that will compile a list of - veterans to he placed in a mem­ orial chapel in the new (Huron County courthouse. This will in­ clude all the men, living and dead, who served in His Majesty’s forces in the last two great wars. . W. G. COCHRANE, B.A. BARRISTER & SOLICITOR EXETER, ONTARIO At Hensall, Friday, 2 to 5 P.M. DR. H. H. COWEN L.D.S., D.D.S. DENTAL SURGEON Main Street Exeter Closed Wednesday Afternoon * PHONE 36 VIC DINNIN Savings Investments and Annuity Certificates. INVESTORS SYNDICATE Of Canada, Limited INVESTORS MUTUAL of Canada Ltd. Balanced „ Mutual Fund Shares PHONE 168 ZURICH ....... ■ ".......... ............ . ■ ----------.......1T-^ A. M. HARPER CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT 55 South St. Telephone Goderich 348 Licenced Municipal Auditor* * of the Le­ to head a R, F. REILLY, D.C.* G. A. WEBB, D.C.* ^Doctors of Chiropractic 438 MAIN STREET, EXETER Open Each Week-Day •. Except Wednesday For Appointment - Phone 606 BELL & LAUGHTON BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS & NOTARIES PUBLIC ELMER D, BELL, Q.C. C. V. (LAUGHTON, L.L.B. Zurich Office Wednesday Afternoon EXETER PHONE 4 Let's Work Towards O An expanded industrial promotion program in Exetei’ and in Huron County. • Completion of the Riverview Park development, • A business promotion organization among Exeter merchants. • A parking lot close to Main Street. • Removal of unsightly dumps in Exeter and Biddulph which are visible from heavily-travelled highways. • A town plan for Exeter. and the progress of the community, not only through the publishing of this news­ paper, but also by the printing of an­ nouncements, posters, brochures, financ­ ial statements, programs, promotional pieces and myriad other forms which aid in our development. Besides printing and distributing 3,000 copies of The Times-Advocate each week, this plant and its staff publish The Centralia Coronet, a monthly magazine describing the activities at RCAF Station Centralia, and $20,000 worth of custom printing a year. The plant employs 10 persons, five of whom are heads of families. The an­ nual payroll amounts to $30,000, most of which oils the wheels of local trade. As printers we feel, as Dickens sug­ gests, that by serving the people that make us necessary, we have the most soul-satisfying job in the world. Wilt (Exeter tEimta gfoboeate Times Established 1878 Amalgamated 1924 Advocate Established 1881 Published Each Thursday Morning at Exeter, Ontario An independent Newspaper Devoted to the Interests Of the Town of Exeter and District Authorized as* Second Class Mail, Dost Office Department, Ottawa Member of the Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association Member of the Ontario Division of the CWNA Member of the Audit Bureau Of Circulations 1953 All-Canada Insurance federation National Safety Award 1953 Ontario Safety League Award 1954 Winner of the E. F. Stephenson Memorial Trophy for Best Front Page Among Ontario Weekly Newspapers Paid-in-Advance Circulation as of September 30, 1955—2,734 SVBSCBIBTION BATteS Canada (in advance) 88.00 per year —* U.S.A, (in advance) $4.00 per year Published by The Exeter Times-Advocate Lirhited MERRY MENAGERIE “It’s either the tturora borealis, or they’ve finally started it!” imiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiHimtiititiiiiitiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiitiimiiimti TIMES" 50 YEARS AGO Mr. Hugh Spackman was on Tuesday elected’warden of Huron County, Mr. Peter Frayne was appoint­ ed chairman of the Exeter Pub­ lic School Board at their first Tegular meeting for^ 1906, on Wednesday evening with Secre­ tary J. Grigg. The committees are: wood, P. Frayne; supplies, T. J. Carling; repairs, R. N. Rowe and S. Martin; insurance, H. Huston and W J. Carling; grounds and sanitary, F. Wood and S. Martin. Since Mr. C. B. Snell made the announcement that he would charge 40# for each light per month for private consumers who burned less than five lamps, there has been a general "dousing of the glim" around town. I wish to announce to the gen­ eral public that I have sold my drug business to Mr. W. S. Cole, of London. 0. Lutz. A meeting of curling enthusi­ asts met in the town hall on Thursday evening and organized for the season John Muir was elected president, and George Anderson, secretary. 25 YEARS AGO Mr. Russell Warner has bought the Madabee Hall, and is going to make it over into a house (Grand Bend). Mrs. J. H. Browning was elect­ ed president of the Home and School Club at their meeting Saturday evening at the Library. Mrs. L. V* Hogarth is recording secretary, and Mrs. b. W. F. Beavers, press reporter. Mrs, Ooombes, district mander of the Girl Guides, in Exeter Monday evening, __ enrolled fifteen Of the troops of the local Girl Guides including Acting Lieutenant Miss Rubio Creech. On Thursday evening ot last week, members of the asso- cation met at the home of their com- was and captain, Miss Marion Woods, for instruction. A men’s chorus under the leadership of Mr. W. R. Gould- ing, will provide the program 'at the oyster supper of the Thames Road Farmers’ Club. 15 YEARS AGO The brick building on Main street, owned by Mr. Wilbur Martin, has been sold to George W. Wright. Mrs. G. Westcott was elected president of Red Cross Unit 17, School Section 4 and 5, of Us- borne, at the annual meeting at Eden School. Messrs. Gordon May, Allan Westcott, Earl (Heywood and Gerald Cornish left the lattei part of last week for Chatham, where 'they will go into training for a month. The Lions Club held,a three-in- one celebration at the Central Hotel on Friday evening. It was ladies* night, the anniversary the club and the official visit the district governor. Kh YEARS AGO Mr. Ed Treble resigned at the annual meeting of the Exeter Fire Fighting Brigade after sixty years of faithful service. The appointment Of Dr. W. Stuart Sthnbury as assistant national commissioner and direc­ tor of the new civilian Blood Transfusion Service of the Cana­ dian Red Cross Society to take effect January 1, 1946, was announced in Toronto. Dr, Stan- bury is ah Exeter Old Boy. Mr. Warren May, who recently received his discharge from the R.C.AjF., has resumed his posi­ tion with the Canadian Bank of Commerce, and is now engaged with the branch at Seaforth Mrs. Wesley Ryckman left for Toronto to welcome homo her husband? who arrived ■ there Wednesday, after several years overseas, of of I News Of Your I 1 LIBRARY I * By MRS. J.M.S. At the last Library Board meeting Mrs. Laing reported that 173 books had been discarded during the year—seventy, five of these were juvenile books. Twen­ ty one books were lost in the year. These stray books are traced as far as possible and the bor­ rower is notified more than once that the book is to* be returned but twenty one were unaccounted for this year. It does . not seem very many books when so many are in circulation but it is still too many. From 'My Experience We, the readers in this agri­ cultural district, would be inter­ ested in the newest book of Louis (Bromfield "From My Experien­ ce" with the self-explanatory sub­ title "Tire Pleasures and Miser­ ies of Life on a .Farm". Mr. Bromfield says "I have been closely associated with ag­ riculture all my life and during the past fifteen years these .things have become very, nearly the whole of my life. This book is largely a record of all those things—of the achievements of which we at Malabar are proud and the failures which have been disappointing and from which we have always learned some­ thing." (Since Malabar Farm came in­ to being in 1939 the success of the venture has made it one of the most famous farms in the world. Recently Mr. Bromfield has started a new farm in South America called Malabar-do-Bra- sil. "From My Experience" closes with -this statement, “Daily life on a living farm with it's count­ less facets, its daily crises, its seasonal changes resembles very closely the general pattern of this book—a record of ups and downs, which must be taken as they come." Feeding Your Baby and Child I have seen in a number of homes where there are young children Dr Benjamin Sipock’s in­ dispensable ‘‘Common' Sense (Book of Baby and. Child Care" which has become a household necessity in millions of homes. A valuable companion volume to this book hag been written by 'Dr. Spock in collaboration with Miriam Lowenherg, dietitian ahd head ’of the Department' of Foods and Nutrition at Pennsylvania State University, It is entitled “Feeding Your Baby and Child" and provides the reader with 11 the necessary information and basic facts on modern baby and child feeding. The authors discuss the baby’s formula, introducing solid food to the infant, changing from the infant’s diet to the child’s diet, foods to avoid during infancy, how to humor a child’s fussy Ap- —-Please Turn to Page 3 N. L. MARTIN • OPTOMETRIST Main Street, Exeter Open Every Week-day Except Wednesday For Appointment Phone 355 JOHN WARD CHIROPRACTOR & DRUGLESS THERAPIST Rear of 429 Main St., Exeter Phone 348 Closed On Wednesdays DR. J. W. CORBETT L.D.S., D.D.S. DENTAL SURGEON 814 Main Street South PJione 278 ' Exeter DR. D. J. Me KE L VIE, D.V.M. VETERINARY SURGEON Phone 99 . Hensall Ontario WM. H. 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