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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1973-06-28, Page 58From the left, Steve Mack, Steve Murley, Bob Wareing, Bev Skinner, Ed Hearn, Wilmer Kelly, Jack Triebner, Bryan Hogg and Jim Dallas. Hail, hail the gang's all here . . BUT WE SURE CARE ABOUT YOU! Drop in and see us for a deal that will make centennial extra happy for you. MATH E RS MOTORS FULL LINE CHRYSLER DEALER Centennial committee chairman R. E. Pooley was named Exeter's citizen their efforts in the community's activities during centennial year. From of the year at a dinner at the R. E. Pooley branch Legion, December, the left are: Terry McCauley, Dr. Don Ecker, Mrs. George Dobbs, Mr. 1967 and five other residents were presented plaques in recognition of Pooley, Carf Cann and Hugh Davis. 4It Section 3, Page 6 THE EXETER TIMESADVOCATE JUNE 28, 1973 Pooley citizen of year in centennial Dec 14, 1967 Centennial year is quickly drawing to a close, and that's probably just as well as far as R.E. Pooley is concerned. If it lasted much longer, he wouldn't have room for all the honours he's received, Early in the year, he was honored by the Local Legion when they changed their branch name in his honor and on Wed- nesday night, he received a further honor when he was named Exeter's citizen of the year at the centennial dinner. Mr. Pooley, who served as chairman of the centennial committee, was one of six per- sons nominated for the honor. All received plaques in recognition of their efforts in helping the community mark the country's 100th birthday. "You've almost got me where I can't say very much," the former mayor and PUC chairman stated in accepting the award from Mayor Jack Delbridge. He pointed out, as he did when he received the Legion honor, that any recognition he received should really go to the groups with which he was associated. "I only helped to guide things," he said. He paid tribute to the members of his centennial committee, noting they had taken up his work when he was in hospital following an accident. Carlings prominent JOTTINGS BY J.M.S. (December 15,1961) We paid a visit to the South Huron Hospital on Sunday and for the first time we noted the work of excavating for the basement of the new wing about to be built. We were reminded of the time when the property on which the hospital is located belonged to the Carling family, a family that had much to do with the early history of Exeter. The Carling home, which is now the main entrance to the hospital was built by the late Isaac Carling who was Exeter's first reeve when the village was incorporated in 1873, the year when The Exeter Times was first published. Mr. Carling was born in London on April 9, 1825. He came to Exeter in 1847 and erected the first tannery in Exeter at the rear of what is now the hospital. He was united in marriage to Anne Balkwill of London, and they were the parents of ten children. Mr. Carling was a brother of Sir John Carling, of London, one time Post Master General and Minister of Agriculture for Canada. Mr. Isaac Carling was a member of the legislature from 1868 to 1871. The Carling home was built in 1858 and the following year William Carling, father of Mrs. Louise Craig,' of town, was born. William and his brother Thomas conducted a dry goods and grocery store in the building now occupied by Beavers' Hardware and Irwin Ladies' Wear. It was a typical pioneer store with pot- bellied stove and cracker barrel. The Carlings were strong Conservatives and their interest was so keen that they practically knew the political leanings of all residents in the community. The youngest son in the family was Isaac Routledge Carling. Mr. Carling was a partner in the law firm of Dickson & Carling. In 1930 he was appointed a King's Counsellor. After •Mr. Dickson was appointed a judge of Huron County Mr. Carling took as his partner the late James Morley. Dickson & Carling built the building now occupied by Bell & Laughton. Isaac Carling died in October 1934 at the age of 66, "We in this town are to be congratulated for what we have been able to do this year," he added. He also paid tribute to his wife, noting she had put on her cen- tennial dress many times to attend functions when often she really didn't want to. Others nominated for the citizen of the year title were Hugh Davis, vice-chairman of the centennial committee; Terry McCauley, committee secretary; Carf Cann, president of the Board of Trade, who organized Fun Day and played a prominent role in organizing the rodeo; Dr. Don Ecker, chairman of the caravan committee and member of the rodeo committee; Mrs. George Dobbs, who drew the plans for the floral town crest at Riverview Park and did considerable work in the park as well, The voting for the award had been done by three members of the Legion, Kinsmen, Lions, Board of Trade, centennial committee and town council. Each of the six persons nominated spoke briefly, noting it was an honor to have been nominated for the award. They also paid special tribute to the winner. Dr. Ecker said it had been a "wonderful year" and he had - accomplished three things: he'd driven a horse and cutter to church, led a parade on a white horse and robbed a bank and gotten away with it - almost. About 175 persons attended the event in the R.E. Pooley branch, Legion and the master of ceremonies for the evening was Reeve Derry Boyle.