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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1947-06-05, Page 1Seventy-Fourth Year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 5th, 1947 Funds Needed For British Relief Of all the relief campaigns that have been conducted in this dis­ trict during the (past seven years it would appear that the British Flood Relief should have been the one that had the greatest appeal to the generous-hearted this favored land—but not seem to be the case, ent campaign for money badly, and this in the face of the fact that any money given would not be a gift, but would be a partial repayment of the debt we owe the people of Britain who stood be­ tween us and the enemy during the long years of war—and the people who are today on shorter rations of food, clothing, and the bare ne­ cessities of life than they were dur­ ing the years of war. The Greek Relief, the Chinese Relief, the Red Cross, etc., all through the years had a strong appeal and were gen­ erously supported by gifts of mon­ ey. Surely we are not going to fall down in this campaign when the Motherland needs help. The organ­ izations and the individuals prob­ ably intend to give. Why not do it today and make the amounts as generous as your sympathies and circumstances will permit. The following is another list of donations: Robert Crawford .................. Dr. E. S. Steiner ................. Thomas Pryde ...................... Leonard Harris, R.R. 1, Kirkton .............................. Aljoe Sanders ....................... Eli Brown, Crediton ........... Miss Alice Handford ........... Thames Road United Church Horace tDelbridge, R.R. 1, . Woodham ........................... G. S. Howard ....................... Mrs. Violet Baker ............... Joshua Johns ....................... A Friend in Toronto ........... Mrs. Hannah E. Link ........... Geo. Bailey, R. 1, Woodham people of this does The pres­ is lagging 10.00 5.00 10.00 3.00 5.00 ■2.00 2.00 12.00 5.00 5.00 1.00 1.00 5.00 5.00 4.00 Mrs.Congratulations to ’Mr. and Ulric Snell who on Sunday quietly observed the twenty-fifth anniver­ sary of their wedding. Their many friends will join in wishing them! many more years of health and happiness. I Mrs, J. C Gardiner of Kirkton Passes Away A grand old lady or this com­ munity in fact one of the outstand­ ing mothers of Canada passed to the award of g faithful and devotl ed life early Thursday morning in the person of Mrs. Elizabeth Gard­ iner, of late the eral had four .months but seriously ill foi' a week. Born in Usborne township her maiden name w&S Elizabeth Brown. She was 87 years of age. Her early life was spent in the. community to which she returned with her family in 1900. Her hus­ band predeceased her in 1922. In the five two the ond son, Kirkton, J. C, Gardiner Hon, James C. Gardiner, Fed- Minister of Agriculture, She been in failing health for widow of the and mother of her and paid sec- first Great War four of sons saw service overseas of them Earl and Edwin supreme sacrifice. In Great War she lost only son Gardiner. Mrs. Gardiner at the nation’s by Prime Minister King, At Kirkton she was a mem­ ber of the United Church, the Women’s Missionary Society, Wo­ men’s Auxiliary and Women’s stitute. ance grand Christian character. Her distinguished son was flying to Ottawa from the west when he learned of .his mother’s death, left his plane at Toronto and rived at Kirkton the same Surviving are three sons and daughter, Robert, of London, liam, of Jordan River, Sask., J Jas. Gardiner, of Ottawa and George Allen, of Kirkton, grandchildren and 14- great grand­ children. One daughter Isabelle died at an early age. The funeral was held from her late residence Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Donald Goodger of Kirkton United church assisted by Rev. Wm. Mair, of the Thames Road United church. A ^telephone message of condolence was receiv­ ed from Prime Minister King and Mr. Robert McCubbinj of West Middlesex, was present at the ser­ vice as the representive of the Prime Minister and cabinet. Inter­ ment took place in Roy’s cemetery.- On the a grand- of the Hon. Jas. different occasions has been honored capitol at Ottawa MacKenzie In- .She was a great temper­ advocate and possessed a . He I ar- day. one Wil- Hon. Mrs j 12 i i MARCHING PAST the saluting base is the first Exetei’ District High School Cadets during their Wednesday morning by Lieut. J. E platoon of the inspection last Malone, assistant cadet of­ ficer of Western Ontario area. Lieut. Malone is seen taking the salute while at his side is Lieut., E. D. Howey of the High School staff who is in charge of the Cadets. -Staff Photo Teachers* Federation Meet in Hensail (By the I-Iensall Correspondent) A supper meeting of the I-Iensall and Exeter Units of the Woman Teachers’ Federation was held at the New Commercial Hotel in Hen- sall on Wednesday, May 28th. There was an attendance of 18 members. Following a very delici­ ous meal a short musical program was enjoyed. Mrs. Robt. Simpson acted as chairlady for this part of the meeting, was sung by Gladys Moir. A Butterfly” was Mousseau. Audrey Walsh and Mar­ lene Petzke also sang a duet, “When Fairies Dance and Sing.” The teachers then enjoyed a rous­ ing sing-song led by Mrs. (Ferguson at the piano. A report of gional Convention of the Teachers’ Federation held don$ recently, was very given by Miss Marion Fonbes, of Exeter. Plans were made to attend the annual picnic being held at Harbor Park, Goderich, on June IS th, and also for the regular unit meeting commencing in the fall term. of A. Single Copy 5 cent# A duet, “Fairies,” Eudora Hyde and piano solo, “Yellow played by Marilyn the Re­ Woman in Im: capably in- British Flood Relief Final Appeal » The response so far, for cash donations to the British Flood Relief Victims’ Fund has been very gratifying. No doubt many who intend to contribute have just neglect­ ed doing so. Kindly let us have your donations during the next few days. Please be generous as the need is urgent. Exeter Lions Committee Axminster Rugs We have just received a shipment of Axminster scatter rugs,, very fine quality^ very scarce lines, size 27” x 54”/ at $7.95, and size 36” x 72” at $15.95 each. 1 only Axminster rug, wine ground, fringed ends, exceptionally good quality,, size 6’9” value at $45.00. Flannelette Sheets 100 flannelette sheets, blue and white, and rose and white, nice quality cotton; size 72” x 84”. Get your supply for next winter while available at Ladies’ and Misses’ Summer New Curtain Nets and Draperies—just arrived! x 9’, a real Ladies’, Misses’ and Girls’ Spring Coats at greatly reduced prices. Dresses New styles arriving weekly. $2.25 each Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday I 3 boxes 23c each 98c Red Bird Matches special value ....... Pitted Dates Men’s Felt Hats Van Kirk and Morgan Brands Genuine fur felt, all the new colors, all sizes at $4.50 to $5.00 each Also cheaper hats at $3.75 each Men*s Overalls —heavy 8 oz. quality —in dark blue -—sanforized sizes 34 to 40 per lb,24c Eddy’s Very Choice In good supply ....................... Clark’s Mushroom Soup Tasty and convenient ........... Van Camp’s Cooked Spaghetti 20 oz. tins, each 13c ............... 2 for 3 tins 25c 25c Dessert Pears, in gallon tins An excellent buy ............... Maxwell House Coffee In the 1 lb. bag .................. Cottage Boneless Chicken Ideal for sandwiches .......... Royal Manor Peanut Butter 16 oz. jars ........................... each 47c 7 oz. tin 53c each 39c Phone 32 Your Superior Store roves Preliminary {Plans for $350,000. School Monday morn­ in ex- at she To Preach Farewell Sermon on Sunday After a successful ministry fifteen years in Exeter Rev. M. Hunt, rector of the Trivitt Memor­ ial -church, will on Sunday evening next deliver his farewell sermon. Main Street and Janies Street churches have withdrawn their evening service in order that their congregations may worship with Trivitt. Mr. and Mrs. Hunt are moving next week to Mitchell where Mr. Hunt will become the rector of the Trinity Anglican church. Rev. Charles L. Langford, B.A., M.A., of Mitchell, will take over the duties of Trivitt and of the Anglican church at Hensail. Mr. Hunt is a graduate of Huron College and occupied charges at Thamesville, Waterford and Brant­ ford before coming to Exeter._____________n Mrs. Tom Pryde Passes After Lengthy Illness Following an illness of almost a year in hospital Mrs. Thomas Pryde passed .away in Victoria Hospital, London, ing. Mrs. Pryde was taken ill May of last year and with the ception of three .weeks spent her home in November’ last has been a patient at the hospital where she has received the utmost care and .attention. Mrs. Pryde is a native of England, her name being Jennie Beswick. and Mr. Pryde were married Toronto and in 1919 following First Great War Pryde served in the airforce i family moved to Exeter from Lon- * don Mr. Pryde having formed i partnership with Mr. Walter ningham in taking over > marble works of Weekes’ j While Mr. Pryde has been ' active in public affairs and served 1 the Airforce in both wars, Mrs. I Pryde’s interest centred around her home and her family and dur- the war years she worked isantly in the interests of the Cross. She possessed a bright happy disposition and during long months .of suffering sheI never heard to complain. maidenShe I in i the ; in which Mr. j the [ uCun- j the I Bros. ; quite ! Cars Crash at Intersection carsOn Sunday afternoon two crashed at the intersection of No. 4 and No 83 Highways in Exeter North, breaking a hydro pole. Philip Sparling and wife, of London, were motoring south on No. 4 and a car driven by Clifford Sanders, of Stratford, with Wm. ’Benton as a passenger were motoring east on 83 and accordin’? to reports failed to stop. The cars collided and the Sparling car struck the hydro pole. Both cars were badly damaged and the occupants of both cars were badly shaken up and bruised but not seriously injured. Chief Norry investigated the accident. Both cars were carrying insurance. inces- i Red j and ’ the i was j Her j husband and family were devoted > to her and scarcely a day passed; that she was not visited in hospit- i al. Surviving besides her husband ! are four sons, Ray, Jack, Doug, and Bob and two grandchildren, j Three sisters and two brothers re-| side in England. In 1930 Mr. and i Mrs. Pryde made a trip overseas and visited with their folk in I Scotland and England. The re- ; mains rested at the Hopper-Hockey . Funeral Chapel where scores of | friends called to pay their tribute ! of respect and the many beautiful > floral offerings bespoke loving I sympathy. Wednesday morning the ’ remains were removed to her ’ home from where a private ser- ■ vice was held Wednesday after-, noon conducted by Rev. Kenneth t church and ; Aidworth, of ■ were MacLean, of Caven assisted by Rev. E. St. Marys. The pall-bearers Messrs. R. G. Seldon, J. H. Jones, j i Walter Cunningham, R. N. Creech, j I Frank Taylor and Dr. Hobbs Tay- ! I lor. Interment was in the Exeter; I cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Pryde, of Windsor and Mr. Mrs. Tom Pryde, of Hamilton, tended the funeral. Crop Situation Serious The crop situation throughout the district is considered quite serious. Rain, which began Sunday morning continued almost without a stop until Monday evening. Many fields in the district looked like little lakes. There are numerous farmers throughout this section that have not sown one kernel of spring grain. Some farmers on higher ground are through seed­ ing. It is estimated that about two- thirds of the normal acreage for the district has been seeded. Very little corn, potatoes, turnips or sugar beets have been sown. There are several hundred acres of canning­ factory peas that are coming along nicely although some of the fields were well soaked Sunday and Mon­ day. An old-timer says he doesn’t remember the time when rain fell continuously for thirty-six hours. The weather has been fine yester­ day and today (Wednesday) and here is .hoping for a continuance. M rs. Horace Pfaff Mrs. Horace" Ffaff™ ’who resides three miles ea< of Dashwood, suf­ fered a heart seizure Monday and died almost immediately. Born in Crediton, she was in her 49 th year. The couple would have celebrated their 25tli wedding anniversary this year. She was a member of Crediton Evangelical United Breth­ ren Church and a daughter of the late George Surviving are her daughter, Marilyn, sons, Arthur of St. Marys and Har­ vey at home; two sisters, Mrs. D. F. Swanz, of Goderich, Mrs. Mary Goodwin, of Detroit; five brothers, Norman and Murray of Bald Eagle Lake, Mich., Harrison, of Detroit, Clarence at Clinton, Alfred of Cred- iton, also survive. The .body rested at the T. Harry Hoffman funeral home in Dashwood until Wednes­ day morning when it was removed to her late residence, from where a private funeral service will take place Thursday at 2 p.m. followed by a memorial service in the Cred­ iton Evangelical U.B. Church at 2:30 p.m. Rev. M. Reuber will of­ ficiate and interment will take place in Crediton Cemetery. and Leah Holtzman, husband, one at home: two The fire siren sounded Tuesday evening and the firemen had ‘a run to a new building being erected by Roy Francis on John street. Fire had broken out in one of the par­ titions thought to have started by spontaneous combustion. It was soon brought under control. The Municipal Council of the Village of Exeter met in the Town Hall on Monday, June 2nd, with Reeve Tuckey and Councillors Al­ lison, Caldwell, rane present. The minutes meeting of May adopted on the lors Allison and Sweitzer. Communications were read and dealth with as follows: Association of Mayors and Reeves re convention; filed. Canadian Good Roads Assoc, re convention. E. H. Slater, re account; Clerk to reply. Supertest Petroleum Corporation Ltd., re drainage. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Cochrane and Sweitzer that plan of drainage be approved and that installation of drains be made under supervision of Municipality. W. L. Ballantine Co. Ltd., re mowing equipment; filed. Miss Ida Cottel, re assessment; Clerk to reply. It was moved and seconded by Sweitzer and Coch- of the last regular 19 th were read and motion of Council- Win H uron County Scholarships at O.A.C J. Allison Morgan, first year student at the O.A.C. Guelph, and Ross S. Proctor, R.R. were winners of Scholarships. J. 2, Parkhill, won scholarships and of R.R. 1, Clandeboye, was winner of one of the Middlesex scholar­ ships. In the first year degree course Allison Morgan secured 64 per cent, and W. E. Hocking, of Cromarty, 57 per cent. In the sec­ ond year degree course V. E. Hod­ gins, Clandeboye, secured 72 per cent, and Winston C. Shapton, of Stephen, 69 per cent. 5, Brussels, the Huron County E. McLachlan, R. one of the college William S. Kilmer, Councillors Cochrane and Caldwell that Councillor Sweitzer’ ered to secure guards Bldg, during time Picnic. A deputation, Dr. H. Jones and R. N. seating the Exeter School Board waited regard to the erection of a new High School. Preliminary plans of a school to cost approximately $350,000.00 equipped were present­ ed. Mr. R. N. Creech presented fig­ ures on the financial set up. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Cochrane and Sweitzer that this Council approve the pre­ liminary building plan as present­ ed and agree to issue debentures for* this Municipality’s share of cost of building. A communication was received from Exeter Chamber of Commerce re Sewerage for Wartime ply.! A further Exeter Chambei’ of Commerce, arrangements for Federation Agriculture Picnic, June 18th. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Caldwell and Cochrane I that the Municipality provide fin- ■ ancial assistance for the installing of latrines at the Community Park but that'the Chamber of Commerce make the necessary arrangements. That the parking of autos be han­ dled by the Chambei’ of Commerce under the direction of the Commun­ ity Park Board and that policing and regulation of traffic be ar­ ranged for by Municipal Council. Councillor Allison and other Councillors reported poor drain conditions. Steps being taken to leviate trouble in William drains. By-Law No. 11 to provide 1947 expenditures on Roads ; Streets was given its first, second, and third readings and finally passed on the motion of Council­ lors Sweitzer and Caldwell. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Sweitzer and Caldwell that agreement with Department of Highways in regard to widening road and placing fence in front of dump grounds be accepted and the i Reeve authorized to sign same. Fire Chief Wm. Chambers ad­ vised Council that certain supplies and equipment was moved and cillors Sweitzer the Fire Chief purchase the equipment as outlined. The Clerk was instructed to write Mr. A. O. Elliot advising him to provide a satisfactory septic tank and disposal system for his prop­ erty on E. Main. Disposal system to be so arranged that nothing from septic tank may Municipal drains. Clerk ed on the motion of Cochrane and Caldwell. • It was moved and seconded by Councillors Caldwell and Sweitzer that the proper portion of Recrea­ tional Grant received from the De­ partment be paid to the Lions Club and that the disposition of the bal­ laid over to an- of H. i' Buys and Sells Home Mr. Wm. Sweitzer, who purchas- ed the Anglican rectory at Hensail Jack i at a public auction last week has and;sold the same to Mr. Joseph Hew- at-itt, an R.C.A.F. instructor ‘ Centralia. THE EIGHTIETH BIRTHDAY of Mr. Daniel Truemner, of Crediton, was the occasion of a family gathering' and celebration at Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Wein’s home. Wednesday of last week. Above, is a picture of Mr. Truemner and his family. Standing—-Dr. Ottis G. Truemner, Strathroy; Mrs. Aaron (Cora) Wein, Crediton; Olden D. Truemner, Grand Bend: Dr. J. Elmore Truemner, Ches- ley. Seated—Herbert W. Truemner, Flint. Mich.; Daniel Truem­ ner, Crediton; Howard C. J. Truemner, London. —staff Photo i Family Gathering Marks Birthday Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Wein. Arliss I and Wilmar, pleasantly entertain­ ed the immediate members of the family at their home in Crediton on Wednesday, May 28tli, 1947. The occasion was the 8 Oth birthday of Mrs. Wein’s father, Mr. Daniel Truemner, who was completely taken by surprise when his sons and their wives, grandchildren and gi;eat grandson gathered to cele­ brate the day with him. Those at­ tending were Dr. and Mrs. J. El­ more Truemner and Jean, of Ches- ley; Herbert, of Flint, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Ohlen D. Truemner, Or­ ville, Graham and Lyle, of Grand Bend; (Florence) Mr. and Mrs. Gordon McLeod and Douglas, of Parkhill; Dr. and Mrs. Ottis G. Truemner and Virginia, of Strath­ roy; and Mr. and Mrs. Howard C. J. Truemner and Ronnie, don. of Lon djj sold hisMr. farm 1 Exeter his neighbor, Mr. Verne Pincombe, Mr. Scott retains the house which he intends moving to Exeter. He will hold an auction sale of his farm stock and implements Friday afternoon. Murray Scott has two and a half miles east of r on the St. Marys Road to be empow> for Arena Federation Cowen, J. Creech, repre- District High on Council in Survey and Sewerage Houses; Clerk to re- communieation from re of al- St. for and were needed. It seconded by -Coun- and Caldwell that be empowered to drain into so instruct- Councillors be of of a sign by A. Snel- his place of busi­ on the motion of Rev. Hill Speaks | At Caven Church Despite the unfavorable weather conditions a fine congregation greeted Rev. D. C. Hill, M.A., at Caven Presbyterian church last Sunday morning. Mr. sometime resigning chaplaincy forces. While overseas he was with an artillery division in Sicily and Italy and could relate many inter­ esting experiences. Recently he re­ ceived a call to become pastor, of a Presbyterian church in Winni­ peg where he will take up his new duties in a few weeks. Mr. Hill has j lost none of liis charm as a speaker and there were mutually hearty greetings as he and Mrs. Hill met old friends over the week-end. During the morning service in Caven church Mt. Carey Joynt, of Hensail, assisted the choir, render­ ing with specially fine effect the Negro spiritual “Steal Away.” On Saturday Mrs. Rose Russell enter-1 tained the ladies gational Circle afternoon tea. cliuroh services the Exeter ministers assembled at Caven manse to greet tlieir former friends and to wish them every success in tlieir neiy charge. M.A., church Hill was foi’ minister of this church his charge to take a with His Majesty's of Caven Congre- to a pleasant Following the Sunday evening ance of grant other meeting. The erection grove in front ness was ratified Councillors Sweitzer and Cochrane. An invitation to attend the Cele­ bration of Airforce Day at R.C.A.F. Station, Centralia, was extended by the Officer Commanding to thei Reeve and members of Council. Building permits were applied for and granted as follows: John Northcott, renovating house: Cecil Jones, potato storage cellar; Arthur Day, a garage; Fred Hatter, aI house; Thos. C. Allen, renovating house; P. R. Durand, a house; Mur­ ray J. Scott, moving house: A. I Gammell, a house; C. Relph, a j house. I The following accounts were I read and ordered paid on the mo­ tion of Councillors Caldwell and Cochrane: Exeter Times-Advocate, printing and notices $216.27; Hu­ ron Lumber Co., tile, Wein Drain 16 4.50; W. F. Jennison, bulldozing dump 98,00; S. F. Lawrason, 500 bags Calcium 561.75: Canadian National Rys., freight 101.50; Roofer's Supply, culbert 130.80; A. O. Elliot, Service, gas, oil for truck 26.06; County of Huron, hos­ pitalization 21.35; Canada Carbon, and Ribbon Co., ribbons and car­ bon 6.00; Laing’s Garage, gas, Oil, etc., fire truck 14.26; Seldon. R. G. and Son, cement 3.50; Benson W. Tuckey, expenses, 6 persons to* Toronto re housing project 35.95; R. G. " “ - ............... 11.00: •cei’ies relief, relief lief, groceries 12.00 Market Bowey, Seldon Work drains drains Wm. Laverty, drains, garbage col­ lection 24.30; Richard Davis, St. cleaning; supplies, T. Hall 32.60; John iStire, garbage coll. 18.62, All motions were carHed, journment oh the motion, of cillot Sweitzer. C. V. Pickard, Seldon and Son, relief, fuel Sanders Grocery, relief, gro- 12.00; Chambers & Darling, meat 4.50; Lee Learn, milk, 8.00; Harvey’s ’Grocery, re­ Broom’s Meat James •R. G. 7.85; labor, labor, 23.65 , relief, relief, & Son Sheet: 12.13; Gerald Cornish, and garbage collection meat 4.00; fuel 10.00; relief, fuel John Stire, Ad- Cotin­ Clerk,