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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1947-12-25, Page 1Seventy-Fourth Year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 25th, 1947- The Times-Advocate Extends to Single Copy 5 cents Injured When Car Skids on Icy Road While Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Dunsford, of St. Marys, were mot­ oring from their home to Grand Bend Sunday afternoon their car skidded on the icy road about four miles west of Crediton and -took to the ditch, breaking off a fence post and .turning over on its side. Their two children, Katherine 7 and Susan 9 months, were thrown from the car and only slightly injured. Mrs. Dunsford was pinned under .the dooi' of the car .and was released by her husband and some of the neighbors who arrived shortly on the scene. They were driving a 47 DeSota and .the car was badly damaged on the right side. The occupants of the car were picked up by J. Hend- Tick, of near Grand Bend, a pass­ ing motorist, who took them to the office of Dr. D. Ferguson, of Dashwood where they were given medical attention. Mrs. Dunsford, the former Ruth Follick, R.N., was the more seriously injured and had to be removed to Victor- •ia Hospital, London in the Hoff­ man ambulance where an X-Ray showed that she had receieved a •fractured pelvis and also injuries to the neck and head. Mr. Duns­ ford received slight injuries. Pro­ vincial Constable J. Ferguson in­ vestigated the accident. Damage to the car is estimated at about $300.00. Nomination Day Will Be Held on Dec. 29th Nomination Day iyiU be held in the Town Hall, Monday, December 29, from 12 a.m. to 1 p.m. Under an amendment to. the Municipal Act is is now necessary for a pro­ posed candidate to be present at the meeting or satisfactory evi­ dence be given to the returning officer that the candidate has con­ sented to the nomination. Also, should a candidate be nominated for more than one office, he may resign in respect of one or more offices for which he is nominated by filing his resignation in writing with the returning officer before 9 p.m. of Nomination Day, Other­ wise, he shall be deemed to be no­ minated for the office for which* he was first nominated. Also, the time for filing nominations is no longer restricted to one hour and the returning officer is now ob­ liged not to close the meeting until all business before the meeting has been disposed of properly. As be­ fore persons nominated for office must qualify before 9 p.m. of the day following nominations. Girl Guides Go Caroling Curious faces peered out the windows on Monday evening as the Exeter Girl Guides caroled a num­ ber of streets in town. Following an hour and a half of caroling the girls returned to the Legion rooms and gathered around a pret­ tily decorated Christmas tree. Ex­ changing of gifts was enjoyed by all the Guides. At this time Santa arrived with a package pf candy for each girl. With Santa as guest of honor lunch consisting of hot chocolate and doughnuts was serv­ ed. This brought an enjoyable eve­ ning to a close. Santa Claus in ¥ Town on Saturday Saturday was a great day for the youngsters of this community when*y janta Claps visited town and j children were treated to a threatre party at , Leavitt's Theatre. At one o’clock in the af­ ternoon the the pillars Christmas Party The staff of the Bank of Mon­ treal enjoyed a jolly Christmas party Monday evening. Together with wives, husbands or friends they enjoyed a turkey dinner at the Avalon Restaurant. They were piped to and from the restaurant by Piper Howard Ince. At the Bank following the banquet gifts were exchanged. Record Christmas Mail The postoffice has been a busy spot handling the Christmas mail. An augmented staff was necessary to handle the record volume of letters, cards and parcels. With the exception of the years that the mail from the R.C.A.F. at Centralia was handled in Exeter this year tops anything in volume of business handled. Monday of this week was the heaviest day when 46 bags of mail .arrived on the morning train from London It took two trips to the station for the mail carrier to bring it all down. .It was all handled in record time. children gathered at south of town and headed by the Exeter .Band, fol­ lowed by 'Santa Claus, paraded up the Main street to the theatre where they were treated to a two- hour program and were each giv­ en an orange and an apple. Tick­ ets for admission had been sent to the various schools and because of the number three performances were held. In the morning the Exeter public school scholars were entertained and there were two and the other school children. Santa paid a visit to most of the stores and when the Motorways bus passed through town he en­ tered the bus and greeted all the passengers. The Christmas was sponsored by the Lions the Canadian Legion and Chamber of Commerce, in the afternoon shows, one at 1.15 at 3.30 for rural Good natured old Mr. J. H. Grieve left recently to visit with his son, F. L. and Mrs. Grieve at Los Angeles, Calif. party Club, the Store Open Wednesday, December 31st Until 6 p.m. Greetings We Wish You All a Very Merry Christmas and $ Happy and \ Prosperous New Year p Let Us All Have a “Silent Guest” Christmas. Britain Needs Food . A .... i iLi..... yr*ir.,*...at Our Tables This very Worthy Cause. JONES & Early Edition With Christmas coming on Thursday and no mail deliveries that day the Times-Advocate is be­ ing printed on Tuesday so as to reach, the great majority of our subscribers on Wednesday. We wish to thank our correspondents and advertisers fox' their co-opera­ tion in making this possible. Next week the paper will again be print­ ed earlj- and we again solicit your co-operation. The slides, Exeter Lions Mr. Davies favourable made Club were com- Christmas Activity In the Communities Grand Bend School Concert On Thursday evening, December 18th, to a capacity audience in line Aldon Theatre, Mr, Witherspoon, Mrs. Mason and the Supervisor of Music, Mr. Gill, presented the children of the Grand Bend School in their Christmas Concert, All numbers were well presented and showed careful preparation, Special mention , might be made of the number, “Three Little Pigs” and also the carol singing. Several friends of the school expressed the appreciation of the audience for the splendid entertainment. Mr, Witherspoon thanked the manage­ ment of the Aldon Theatre for the use of the building. Mr. Wellwood Gill made a very capable chair­ man. Grand Bend W.I. Concert The Christmas Party sponsored by the Grand Bend Branch of the Women’s Institute in the basement of the United Church recenly, was well attended, available by the and shown by splendid. Many ments were heard and people will be looking forward to seeing more of these slides at a future date. At the close of the meeting, a licious lunch was served by committee in charge. Winchelsea School Concert . The Winchelsea School Concert was held in Elimville church Thurs­ day evening last and there was a capacity crowd as - the church was filled. Rev. Mair, was chairman and much credit due Mr. Har­vey Sparling, teacher, and musical, director Mr. Wein for the splendid programme. The welcome was giv­ en by Grades 1 and 2 girls and a chorus, “Santa Glaus is Coming to Town”, was fjung. Dialogues were well presented with piano music by girls. A fobntata, “Go Do Its” and a pantomime “The Christ-, mas Story”, with angels,, shepherds and a lighted ma^ geri,. The sing­ ing of “The Lord^ ’PrayeP^shdecL. a fine program. After the present­ ing of a gift to Mr. Wein, Santa arrived with treats for the child-- ren. Student Parliament at Winchelsea The Student Parliament of the Winchelsea School held a Christ­ mas banquet in the school on Monday evening last. There de- the was a dinner of turkey and all the trimmings. The many guests Included Mr. and Hicks; Rev. and Mrs. Mair, Betty and Joanne; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Walters, and the guest speaker, Miss Edith Sparling. Miss Sparling, (aunt of the teacher, Mr. Harvey Sparling), is a returned missionary, of St. Marys, and spoke on Christ­ mas in China. Those helping to serve the dinner were Mr. and Mrs. W. Routly, Mr. and Mrs. Ward Hern, Mr. and Mrs. F. Wal­ ters and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Coop­ er. Santa Claus /drived with the exchange gifts for Bhe scholars and gifts for the teller. Hensail Public School Concert The annual Hensail Public School concert was held in the Town Hall, Hensail, on Thursday December 18 th when the hall was filled to capacity. Reeve A. Kerslake was chairman for event and was very capably pupils under the Shortt, Principal Brandon, teacher iates and Miss teacher of the Juniors. The open­ ing number was-an Acrostic song, by the seniors; welcome recitation by Roderick Ferguson; songs by the Intermediates; song by Ruth and Jean Soldan and Jean Laven­ der; a number by Juniors of Miss M/chie’s room; choral speaking by *$rade 2, singing games, recitations loy Beth Goddard, Jean Henderson Jerry McClinchey; vocal solo by Audrey Walsh, skit by the Seniors, Christmas hymns by Intermediates an Indian Dance by Intermediates, song by Grade 2; reading by Al­ len Johnston; Christmas song by Grades 1 and 2; skit by Seniors; vocal solo by Audrey .Walsh; song by Seniors: Star drill by Intermed­ iates; piano trio by Jean Lavend­ er, Joan Johnston, Marilyn Mous- seau; play by Seniors; Carol ping­ ing by Intermediates, Jean Laven­ der .and Ruth Alexander accom­ panied at the i&ano throughout. God Save the King- concluded the program. Santa- Claus Visits Hensail The Hensall Chamber of morce sponsored a picture and distribution of gifts at the Town Hall on Saturday) December UOth. Santa Claus ,arrived at 2.30 when Reeve A. W. Kerslake gave, an address after which Rev. R. A, Brook spoke briefly. Lucky tickets wore given put to the ladies and the lucky ladies were -Mrs. Fred Peters, $5.00 voucher for merch­ andise at any store, Mrs. Charles Forrest, $3,0o and Miss Mae Ken­ nings. 00. A largo crowd enjoy­ ed the pictures in the Hall.1 Mrs. Garnet W. chairman for the the following program presented by the direction of Mr. and Miss Juen of the Intermed- Barbara Michie, Christmas Services In the Churches Main Street Large congregations worshipped in Main Street United Church on Sunday. The sanctuary was redolent with three Christmas trees decorat­ ed with multi-colored lights. A beautiful Star of Bethlehem adorned the organ pipes. At the evening ser­ vice many candles placed artisticly in candlebra furnished a beautifully diffused lighting. The service was predominantly musical with the con­ gregation joining in the Christmas carols. The choir, directed by Mrs. A. Y. Willard, rendered special mus­ ic. A presentation of money was made to Dr. John Whiting, Medical Superintendent of the United Church Missionary Hospital at Bella Coola, B. C. Mr. B. W. F. Beavers and Mrs. Al Barnette made the presentation on behalf of the Sunday School and Young People’s’ Class. Dr. Whiting suitably replied and thanked the Sunday School. Rev. H. J. Mahoney told a beautiful Christmas story en­ titled “Let us Now Go Even Unto Bethlehem.” An orchestra directed by Mr. Gerald Skinner was an added feature of the 'Sunday School session. James Street A carol service was enjoyed at James St. United church on Sunday morning. An exceptionally large congregation was present. A light­ ed 'Christmas tree adorned the pulpit. Musical numbers by the choir consisted of solos, “O, Holy Night" * by'Miss I,‘Beatfpre; “There is Wondrous Beauty” Mrs. J. Hod- gert; male quartette, “The Guiding Star” Walter Cutbush, A. E. Wuerth, L. Wein and E. Linden­ field; ladies’ quartette, “Glory to God in the Highest” Mrs. T. Coates Miss Reta Rowe, Mrs. M. Cudmore and Mrs. P. -McFalls; duet, Misses Margaret Melville and Barbara Dinney; anthems by the choir “Peace Unto Men" “Christians Awake” “Arise Shine". A piano and organ duet “A Christmas Mem­ ory” was played by G. C. Koch and Lawrence Wein and was much en­ joyed. At the evening service the anthem was “There Were Shep­ herds”. The male quartette sang “All Hail the Power of JSsus Name.” The minister, Rev. H. J Snell spoke from the text “The King Coined' At the "Sunday School in the afternoon, a joint Christmas ser­ vice was held with the Adult Bible Class. An address was given by the pastor. Michael Farrow played a piano solo and Beverley and Jim Sturgis sang a duet “Away in a Manager.” Hensail Presbyterian Rev. P. A. Ferguson conducted the Christmas services in Carmel Presbyterian church on Sunday delivering inspiring Christmas mes­ sages. The choir sang an anthem, “The Shepherd’s Vision", soloists, Mrs. Wm. Brown and Mrs. Jas. Paterson, also “Hark the Herald Angels Sing”. Mrs. J. W. Bonth- ron contributed a solo entitled, “The First Christmas Morn”. The evening ..service was a carol ser­ vice. A junior quartette compris­ ing Gladys Moir, Joan Johnston, Billie Fink and Bobbie Baynham sang “Silent Night”. The choir sang an anthem “Calm on the Lis­ tening Ear”. Miss Alma Bell whs soloist and Mrs. -Malcom Dougall presided at the console. Airborne Santa Arrives At R.CA.F. Station Santa Claus arrived by air at the R.C.A.F. station at Centralia Monday afternoon and was greeted by the entire personnel, including the officers, N.C.O.’s and airmen together with their children and it was .just a question as to wheth­ er youngsters or grown-ups got the greatest thrill as Santa arriv­ ed in the most modern means of transportation. On his arrival he proceeded to .the drill hall and with his helpers presented each child present with a gift after which refreshments were served. He took his departure the same way as he came, , New Police Car Provincial Constable John Fer­ guson has received a new provin­ cial police car which is equipped with a two-way radio. Provincial Constables are now enabled to communicate one with -the other throughout the district. Skating at the Arena There was skating at the arena Saturday last for the youngsters. It was the first and only skating so far this season. The hockey players are anxious to get the feel of their skates. Losers Treat At the Lions Club supper meet- . ing at the Central .Hotel Friday evening the two losing teams in I the recent Lions Club frolic, cap­ tained by A. . E. Wuerth and K. Hockey were hosts to the Winning teams in providing some extra delicacies at the luncheon. Presi­ dent Ted Davies was in the chair and called for a minute’s silence in ■ honor of a deceased member, Dr. R. Hobbs Taylor. Har-old Mur­ ray reported that $108 had been raised for the Blind in Huron and the Lions club supplemented this with a donation of $50.00. The tail twister was busy during the evening and collected $10.30 in fines which is being used for food for Britain. Awarded Damages In Truck Crash Wilfred Draisey, of London Township, and Middlesex Home In­ sulators were awarded damages to­ taling $884.74 in a suit arising out of a “three-cornered" accident near Ai-va last August. Mr. Justice Dalton Wells deliver­ ed judgement in this amount against George and Mary Wright, of Exeter, at non-jury sittings of the Supreme Court of Ontario in London on Thursday. The case against Gilford and Eric Yundt, Stratford, described as “third parties" to the accident, was dismissed. The plaintiff, Draisey, evidence indicated, was driving north along No. 4 highway in a truck belong­ ing to Middlesex Home Insulators, in which he is a partner. At the same time, George Wright was said to have been driving south, following a truck and trailer owned by the Yundt brothers. Draisey claimed that, as the two trucks approached each other, Wright turned his car to the left into the path of the oncoming truck, causing the accident. The plaintiffs’ original claim was for $2,040 damages. A counter­ claim by the defendents for $300 was dismissed by Mr. Justice Wells. George L. Mitchell, K.C., appear­ ed for Draisey and Middlesex Home Insulators, and E. H. Slater for the Yundt brothers. Gladman and Coch­ rane, of Exeter, acted for the Wrights. c- Com- show 1 dCfjrtetmas Greetings For one season in the year we forget everything else in the glow of remembering one another in our human relationships. Rich and poor in this season are on a level on the ground of our sublime humanity. We rejoice in our being men and women and boys and girls with hearts and hopes and loves and as­ pirations. It is well tliat it could be so. The One whose birth we celebrate amid our laughter and joy, came to earth that all might know and claim their relationship to His Father and to their Father. In the knowledge of each one created in God’s image is the assurance that wrong is not victorious and the assurance that within every storm, however terrible, there is a centre of peace. The rain­ bow in the cloud may be hard to see but Christmas assures us that it is there and in this assurance lies the Christmas Joy. Final Tribute Paid Dr. R. H, Taylor The Evangelical church at Dash­ wood was packed to capacity Fri­ day afternoon for the public service .for the late Dr, R. Hobbs Taylor, Progressive - Conservative member of the Legislature for Huron since 1943 who passed away Wednesday^ December 17 at the age of 53. Prominent at the funeral and acting as honorary bearers were Hon, George A. Drew, premier of Ontario; Hon. G. H. Doucett, min­ ister of Public Works; Hon. Rus­ sell T. Kelly, minister of Public Welfare; and Hon. Wm. G. Web­ ster. Other members of the Legis­ lature were: John Hanna, Huron North; Harry Allen and T. L, Pat­ rick. of Middlesex; Geo. W. Parry, W. Kent; Wesley G. Thompson, E. Kent; Wm. Murdoch, Essex; Chas. H. Martin, Norfolk; Stanley L. Hall, Halton; ,J. p. Johnstone, Bruce; A. A. Mackenzie, N. York; Howard Sale, S. York; J. F. Ed­ wards, Perth. Members from the House of Commons were L. E. .Car­ diff, Huron N., and Park Manross, London. The floral tributes were such as have rarely, if ever, been seen in this community. At the church the altar rail was hanked with flowers and they were in the windows and almost every place that would hold them' even into the basement where an overflow crowd gathered for the funeral. Beautiful yellow and .bronze Mums predominated. Previous to the service at the church a private service was held at the home. Officiating at the ser­ vices were Rev. J. H. Getz, of Dashwood, and Rev. M. A. .Hunt, of Mitchell, formerly of Exeter. Mrs. M. Tieman sang a favorite selection of the deceased entitled “Sunrise”. The pallbearers were Dr. J. G. Dunlop, Exeter; Dr. P. J. 0‘Dwyer, Zurich; -Maurice Klumpp and Mer- vin Tieman, Dashwood; Thos. Pryde, Exeter and P, Eisenbach, , . Grand Bend. Interment . was Exeter cemetery. Dr. Taylor’s death .was the first break in the Progressive-Conser­ vative ranks in''the House since the 19 45 election. During that cam­ paign Dr. Taylor was ill in the Toronto General Hospital. He had been practicing medicine in Dash­ wood for 18 years and sold out last July to Dr. Ferguson. He was a member and faithful attendant at the Exeter Lions Club and that organization was represented at the funeral. Various medical practitioners were present, viz: Dr. Harveys, of Kitchener, Dr. W. Johnson and Dr. Harold Skinner, of London, Dr. Burrows, of Seaforth, Dr. A. .J. Addison, of Clinton, Dr. D. Fergu­ son, of Dashwood, successor to Dr. Taylor, Dr. J. G. Dunlop and Dr. P. J. O’Dwyer. Flower bearers who carried a portion of the nearly one hundred pieces of flowers were V. Schatz, E Restemeyer, A. Miller, E. Miller, R. Miller, H. Zimmer, Louis Rader, Ross Guenther, S. Currie, Addison Tieman. C. Pfile, -M. Merner, V. L. Becker, Alvin Kellerman, H. Klumpp, Elgin Merner, Harry Hayter, Ed. Nadiger. Relatives, attending the funeral from a distance were present from Chicago, Gary Ind., Windsor, Lon­ don, Exeter, Petrolea, Pt. Colborne and Toronto. During the service the pastoi' paid high tribute to Dr. Taylor whose last public address was to a young people’s meeting. He stated that they were fortunate to have such a church in the community and to utilize every opportunity afforded them to develop their characters spiritually. Christianity as he saw it now was the only hope for our country and the hope of the world. During his youth in the city of London he was a bell-ringei* in St. Paul’s cathedral. He strong­ ly stressed that early .religious training comes to the forefront in later years and provides a man a foundation in time of crisis; that a sound and religious faith be­ comes an anchor of their lives. Interment took place in the Exeter- cemetery. The funeral ar- rangments were in charge of the T. Harry Hoffman Funeral Home in Dashwood. Tripped By Dog ~ “ * Man Fractures Hip Entangled by a neighbor’s dog in the leash which he was holding, Sol Pollock, elderly resident of Grand Bend, was thrown to the ice and suffered a fractured left hip. Mr. Pollock v-ho is over 70 was holding the dog for Willis Gill, who was assisting him to tow his car through deep snow on­ to the road. Dr. ,W. J, Mooney, 6f Parkhill attended the injured mart and had him removed in Mr, Iloff- man’s ambulance to St. Jeseldi’s Hospital, London, for X-ray treat* Jment.