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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1948-01-01, Page 1Exeter and Grand Bend Win eventy-Fourth Year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 1st, 1948 ----- --- ------------------................................................. . ------ -■ ............................. Single Copy 5 cental A Happy and Prosperous New Year is Our Sincere Wish to You xeter Municipal Officials Elected ny Acclamation; Vote in Usborne All municipal offices in Exeter me filled imination 1 )wn Hall mson W. ■ r his ninth term. Wm. C. Allison, Tn. G. Cochrane veitzei’ have been returned mncillors. For School Trustees, Wm. iddleton, Carfrey Cann and R. assel were returned to office for two-year term. L. J, Penhale has been re-elect­ ed to ithe Public Utilities Commis- on. The nomination meeting esided ovex’ by Clerk C. ird. The name of W. C. as presented for reeve • ithdrew in favor of Mr. In view of the fact that there • as to be no election, it was de- ded by ‘ ithe ratepayers present i. xt to hold a meeting in the even- - g. I8BORNE Usborne Township is to have an k ection this year with a contest f' ” the reeveship. Hugh Berry, J »r reeve, is being opposed illiam Ellerington, who has • d four years on the council. i.e nomination meeting at 'x iwnship Hall Monday afternoon 1 e ratepayers filled the hall. Mr. A. W. Morgan acted as chairman. r'iree members of the old council Wire elected ;by acclamation, Wel­ lington Brock, James Simpson and O-ear Tuckey, and the new mem- . ber is Verne Pincombe. Harold, T tylor and Harold Hern were re- <ti med to the Township School T ustees for a two-year term. All the old council spoke of the work done during the year. Chair­ man Clarence Down spoke at >. ngth of the work being done by Jlie School Trustees. A. W. Morgan, representative of the township on the Exeter District H, S. Board, outlined the need of a new high s >iool and the plans that are laid. by acclamation at the meting held in the Monday at noon. Reeve Tuckey was John and ♦t re-elected Caldwell, Aaron J. as E. E. was V. Pic- Allison but he Tuckey. for- by ser- At the being Miss Gertrude Stewart, of ’don spent Sunday at her home Lon- here. Turkey Dinner A turkey dinnei’ for the mem­ bers of the Candaian Legion who have helped with the bingoes and entertainment togethei’ with their wives was held Monday evening at the home of the retiring president, Mr. R. E. Pooley when a very jol­ ly time was enjoyed. The guests presented Mr, and Mrs. Pooley with a silver cream and sugai’ set. scholars of the James St. Church was held in the parlors Tuesday evening Pictures and Games Enjoyed at Concert A Christmas party for the inter­ mediate United church with a fine attendance. The pastor, Rev. H. J. Snell led the scholars in an action sing-song. This was followed by the singing of carols led by, L. Wein. A short interest­ ing program was given with piano selections by Michael Farrow, Tru­ dy Pickard, Shirley Taylor, and Shirley Thompson; instrumental duet by Alma and Doris Sillery; duet by Beverley and Jimmy Stur­ gis; readings by Marie Hodgson; solo by Patsy Armstrong. Follow- in the program, four reels of mo­ tion pictures were shown. A group game was played and the children a■treated ito a peanut scramble, chocolate bar and nn apple. Film at Main Street At the Main St. United Church Sunday evening, a motion picture with sound equipment "This is My Beloved Son” was enjoyed by the congregation. Messrs. Harold and Gerald Skinnex- sang a duet, "Stai’ of the East”. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Des jardin e and Carolyn, of London, spent the holiday at the home of the latter's, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Evelyxi Broderick and her mother, Mrs. E. Mousseau. X. Hail Also Farewell We are bidding the old year farewell. It has not been an easy year by any manner of means. The winter was severe and the sum­ mer and early autumn were particularly dif­ ficult for farmers and all food producers and handlers. laving costs have mounted steadily. Business going and manufacturing have been difficult. Strikes have interfered with ; opera­ tions in nearly every department of our per­ sonal and national life. Confidence has been lacking and for that, ’among other reasons, the whole national activity has been difficult. Yet, in spite of difficulties, Canada has kept pace with the most progressive nations in the world. Informed men tell us that we have been nearer war than we even dreamed. Pal­ estine has been a powder mill of evil possibili­ ties. France has been saved from riot and bloodshed only by callilng out her armed forces. As foi’ the coming year, no one seems able to forecast satisfactorily. Will Europe regain her sanity? Will Russia cease to be unreason­ able? Will her threatened business trouble bring her sobriety? Will France settle down? Will the onimous clouds of the threatening Holy Wai* be dissipated ? Will Britain find her way to her old prestige? Will Canada over­ come/ her exchange difficulties ? Who knows ? In the meantime the. call is for all to renew their faith in God, to cease carping criticism and to produce newer and better goods that cannot but command world markets. Joint Installation of Exeter and Lucan Lodges A joint installation service for the officers of Irving Lodge, Luc­ an and F. and turday stalling Don Chown. Following the instal­ lation ceremony, lunch was served. Exeter officers are: W.M, Wor. Bro, B. D. Field; I.P.M., W. Bro, Wm. M. Cann; Sr. War,, Bro. K. Hodgins; Jr. War., Bro. R. E, Pooley; S.D., Bro. A. M. Easton; J.W., Bro. W. G. Cochrane; Chap,, W. Bro. G. W. Lawson; Treas,, V. W, Bro. W.W, Taman; Sec’y,, W. Bro. A. E. Buswell; D. of C., Rt. W. Bro. Thos. Pryde; I.G., Bro. C, S. MacNaughton; S.S., Bro. Andy Snelgrove; J. S., Bro. Gilbert Bor­ land; Tyler, W. Bro. C. Mawhin- ney. Lebanon Forest Lodge, A. A.M. Exeter was held Sa- evening at Lucan, The in­ master was Past Fi W.M, W.M. tri- and J Opening Games Tuesday Night Ninety-Second Birthday Mrs. Fred Hunkin, of town, will celebrate her 92nd birthday Monday, January Sth, at the of hex* daughter, Mr. and Amos Darling. Thames Road Mr. Tlios. Tapp has returned to Detroit after spending several days with his sister. Miss Mary Tapp. Arm Amputated After Accident the by Boxing Day Drive A jack rabbit drive staged by Exeter Gun Club and joined several members of the Centralia Gun Club - was held on Boxing Day when 40 nimrods chartered a him and motored to Dungannon for a, day’s shooting. They returned with 47 jack rabbits and 2 foxes. Irwin Ford is president and D. Triebner secretary of the Exeter club. George "Bunt” Beer, 18-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Beer, of Hensall, is ill in St. Joseph’s Hos- had his Monday, a rabbit district he was farm of Varna, to rabbit when on home Mrs. the premier hockey of this district Tues- the Exeter Arena, convenor the of the puclc to start half 1W pital, London, where he right arm amputated on George was taking-part in drive in the Hillsgreen Friday of last week and climbing a fence on the Geo. Stephenson, near Capture an injured his 12 gauge shotgun discharged accidentally. Though hundreds of lead pellets punctured his arm he did not lose consciousness. His comrades hur­ ried to his side and rendered first aid until Dr. John C. Goddard, of Hensall, arrived. The injured man was taken to the home of Mr. Stephenson aftei’ the arm was tem­ porarily dressed by the doctor. He was removed to«St. Joseph’s Hos­ pital in Bonthron’s ambulance. . After trying in vain for two days to save the arm, badly mang­ led, the doctors finally had to amputate. Dr. L. M. Gibson, of London, and Dr. Goddard, of Hen­ sall, performed the operation. Around three hundred dollars have already been received for the ‘Silent Guest’ fund. Celebrate Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bailey, Winchelsea, celebrated theix’ 59 th wedding anniversary Tuesday, Dec­ ember 23rd. The family arranged a surprise supper in honor’ of their’ parents and all enjoyed a well-laden table which included a lovely decorated wedding cake and adorned with a beautiful bouquet of white and yellow mums present- Both Mr. and Bailey are 82 years of age. Mrs. Eliza of ed , by the family. Mrs. They were born in England, Bailey's maiden name being Hembrough. They were married at St. George's, Briscoe and came to Canada settling Chelsea. They have three George, Joseph and Mrs. lier, of Kirkton. The in 1919 in Win- Childpen Alt. Col- honored couple received many cards of con­ gratulation and a number of tives and friends called to theii’ felicitations. rela- offer New Year's Services Presbyterian Church A representative congregation braved the elements last Sunday to attend the holiday Sunday service of worship at Caven Presbyterian Church where Rev. Jas. Anthony preached a most' timely and inter­ esting sermon sage of ch oil* of members who put at The anthem " was sung by Mes* the the but Peace’ Which only half of were able to attend the music, over in .an al­ most professional manner. The solo was rendered by Mr. Niel M. Mor­ ton who chose as his selection the timely feting played seated Norma continually being sought throughout this district. "Just fox* To-day.” Tlxe of- was taken while the organ "Evening Prayer” and at tlie console was Miss * Knight Whose services are after Mrs. R. G. Seldon z Passes on Christmas Day The many beautiful floral butes that adorned the casket filled the room in which the late Mrs. Richard G. Seldon lay follow­ ing her death at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., on Christmas morning bespoke the esteem in which Mrs, Seldon was held by a host of admiring friends. On Dec­ ember 9th following an illness of a couple of weeks Mrs. Seldon was taken to the Mayo Clinic by hex’ son Dr. Harry Seldon, a member of the staff of that Institution, who had come to Exeter foi* that pur­ pose. Mr. R. G. Seldon accompanied them. On Decembei’ 14th Mrs. Sel­ don suffered a stroke from which she failed and she morning. maiden name was Arabella Ellen Berry. Following their marriage in Ingersoll ovei* fifty years ago they took up residence in this commun­ ity and have been among our lead­ ing citizens. A member’ of Caven Presbyterian church Mrs. Seldon was active in the various women’s organizations and was prominent in the social life of the community. Surviving besides hex* bereaved husband is a daughter, Mrs. David Jackson, of Kingston, and two sons Dr. Harry, of the Mayo Clinic, and Wallace, of Exeter, also one broth­ er, and and and funeral the home Monday afternoon Rev. Jas. Anthony officiating. The bearers were Messrs. R. N. Creech, David Jackson, T. Pryde, F. A. May, T. O. Southcott and John Norry. Interment was in the Exetei’ cemetery. Among those from a distance who attended the funeral were Dr. Harry and Mrs. of Rochester; Jackson and Mr. and Mrs. Seldon Newman, of Kingston; Mrs. John Wilkinson and Seldon, of Tillsonburg; Mr. and Mrs. Wal­ ter Berry and Mrs. C. Howell, of Detroit; Miss Annie Seldon, and Mrs. Arthur’ Seldon, Mr. Mrs. H. T. Bower and Mr. and A. Murray, all of Ingersoll; J. C. Bower, Miss Margaret Bower, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bower and Mrs. London; Monkton; St. Catharines; ki, <w Doerr, of Kitchener; Doerr and Mr. Douglass Doerr, of Toronto; and Mr. Win. Ward, of Stratford. to regain consciousness passed away Christmas Born in Ingersoll her Mr. Waltex* Berry, of Detroit, two sisters, Mrs. J. C. Bower Mrs. H. G. Bower, of London, four grandchildren. A private service was conducted at with Seldon, Mr. and 'Mrs. David, Mr. and Mr. and Mrs, Mrs. W. Dr. Mrs. and Mr. Henderson, all of Harry Bower, of A. T. Coakwell, of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph ____; Dr. Ralph Since the ratepayers of the meeting did not decide to hold a postponed meeting, I wish to take this opportunity of saying a few words to the people of the village of Exeter. The year 1947 has been a most busy yeai’ for everyone and certainly for the cil. We have been up new streets to new homes. We some new drains, municipal coun­ obliged to open make room for have put down inaugurated a a garbage collection system, start­ ed sidewalk snow plowing by trac­ tor and street entered into time Housing fifty Wartime We have ’had to purchase new pro­ perty, open new streets, supply septic tanks, hydro and water, and we are proud to say these houses are now beginning to be occupied. Six are already rented and have, ox’ will in a few days, be occupied. We have also been able to place a plaque on our War Memorial in memory of our boys who lost their lives in World War II. Our Town Hall has been reno­ vated from stem to stern and new chairs have been provided, and the building now appears very respec­ table. snow ploughing and contract with War- for the erection of Houses for which Annual Concert (Thames Road Correspondent) The annual Sunday School con­ cert was held in the basement of the church on Monday evening, December 22 with a large attend­ ance, Two decorated and lighted Christmas trees made a nice back­ ground fox’ .the different numbers on the program. The program con­ sisted of Christmas carols sung by, the audience, solos, drills, recita­ tions, songs and musical numbers by the pupils of the Sunday School At the close of the program, Mr. and Mrs. A. Gardiner, Mary and Bert were asked to come forward by Rev. Mail* and Mr. Moodie read the address and a presentation of a silvei’ tea pot, sugar and cream set was Gardiner behalf of gregation. presented from the identification bracelet was present­ ed to Bert by Wilfred Hunkin from the Young Men’s class aftei’ which they all expressed theii’ ap­ preciation and thanks for the gifts received. Santa Claus then arrived and treats and presents were taken from the tree. Lunch and candy were served and a soc­ ial time spent ovex’ the tea cups. The Imanse family who have re­ cently moved here from Holland were welcomed to our community and the members. of theI, church brought many parcels of clothing and treats which given them that evening they appreciated very much. the address: Gardiner, Mary made to Mr. and Mrs. by Edgar Monteith on the Thames Road Con- A silver relish dish was to Mary by Lillie Miller Sunday School and an food, were which The following is Dear Mr. and Mrs. and Bert— We, the people Road Congregation, old and young one and all take this opportunity to publicly express to you our ap­ preciation for have all taken our community, Church. It was that from what else’s you leave izenship, who has and then experience elsewhere, ives of this community grown and developed in We know your modest will make friends fox* where, as it has here at Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner, tiring work and interest church and community greatly missed but will always be remembered and as a tokexx of our affection and appreciation which this Thames Road congrega­ tion hold for you, we ask you to accept this gift along with our very best wishes and may it always bring pleasant memories of youi’ Thames Road friends. Mary, we shall miss you in our, Sunday School and in many other —Please Turn to Page Four of the Thames the interest you in the welfare of Sunday School and with deep regret of your moving feel one have cit­ we learned oui’ community, but we is our loss will be some gain. We are sorry to us. We value your not .as a passing visitor remained a short time carried his influence and but as Nat- who have our midst, demeanour you else- home. your un­ in this will be There are many more things youi’ 1947 Council would have en­ joyed doing but finances would not permit. We have at all times endeavoured to get worth on the dollar spent. In spite of all the work and expenditures, tremely proud to be able to say that we were able to balance our budget and, as a matter of show a respectable surplus. Being faced with a very program fox* 1948 and having approached by a great many payers and the sitting remain in office for another year, I Wish to ratepayers sincerely for in me and also wish to you for returnin hard-working me. «In return never-failing you the best ways keeping mind the good of the ratepayers and of the village of Exeter. Again may I say thank you and may your Wishing happy and 100 cents of money unforseen we are ex- fact, •< g such council large been rate­ council to at least i thank the their trust i say thank a reliable, to support for your loyal and support, I pledge to I have to offer, al- uppermost in my of the twin away with a from Dash- and Lucan ■1 count Exeter close contest fox* the that ended 5-4 in Grand Bend and Exeter took top honors in attraction day night at Reeve Tuckey, group, faced off the season. In the first bill, Grand Bend ran convincing 6- wood, while tangled in a second game Exeter’s favour. The well-attended doubleheader which opened the W.O.A.A. Inter­ mediate schedule was- the first of what points to the busiest season of the ing ter. their own. only one meeting except in the case of the Bend and there games will be one point af­ fairs since each team will play them once in Exeter and again on their home ice. This is because winners must be declared by Feb­ ruary 15th. Besides the W.O.A.A. schedule, district fans will again see Inter­ mediate O.H.A. hockey in Exeter with the Airport having a second entry in this loop. Not since the Centralia Flyers operated in the s a-m e league has Intermediate O.H.A. hockey been played here. The first game will be on January 9 th. Grand Bend Win First In itlxe first game Tuesday night, Dashwood went into the lead on a smart goal by Haugh and con­ tinued to set the pace early in the opening period. Towards the end of the frame, however, Grand Bend tied the "count on a three-way play that Daw terminated and from there in took ovex- the command with Daw scoring the tie-breaker, Green bagging three and Norris one, all in the second period. Daw., and Green each figured in four of the six goals, while Norris had a hand in' three. In the second half of the night’s attraction, Harvey Langford’s Irish , had possession of the lead three times only to have the local crew tie ithe count. Midway through the second, Exeter whipped in two. goals in a row to take a foui’ to three lead. Each team scored fore the period ended. There no scoring in the third. Revington scored two of Lucan goals with MacRoberts Jack Hardy getting the othex* Ryckman and Lawson each figured51 in two goals with Lawson scoring two, Ryckman one and Trites up foi’ Exeter’s first goal of' the season. Shaw was the .other local marksman. GRAND BEND—Goal, Kreffner, defence, Stewart, A. Bossenberry; centre, Bestard; wings, I. Desjar- dine, W. Desjardine; subs, Norris, Green, Daw, B. Bossenberry, Fahr- ner. Ev Desjardine, dine, Dewey. DASHWOOD—Goal, fence, Kleinstiver, H. itre, Musser; wings, Haugh; subs, Schroeder, Wilbert, Gaiser, Tieman, Ford. Referee: Ross Haugh, Dashwood. First Period Dashwood, Haugh; Grand Bend, Daw (A. Bossenberry, Green). Penalties: Norris. Second Period Grand Bend, Daw (Green); Grand Bend, Norris (Daw); Grand Bend, Green Green Tiernan. Third Period Scoring, none. Penalties: Bes­ tard, Kleinstiver. Second Game Summary LUCAN—Goal, Lucas; defence, Hodgins, J. Hardy; centre, Reving­ ton; wings, MacRoberts, N. Hardy; subs, Ilindmarsh, White, Baynes, Hearn, Chisholm, Chown. EXETER- Ryckman, Brintnell; subs, Tuckey, Preszcator, H. Brint­ nell, Stire, Lawson, B. Tuckey, Penhale. Referee: Derry Boyle, Exeter, First Peiod Lucan, Rovington (N. Hardy); Exeter, Trites (Ryckman, Penah ties: Penhale, Hodgins, Fletcher. Second Period Lucan, MacRoberts (Revington); Exeter, Ryckman (Trites); Lucan, Revington (J “ ■ Shaw, Exeter, nell); Lucan, Lawson Brintnell; Third Period Scoring, none. Penalties: the community centre. Six of seven teams in the new group- will play their games at Exe- Grand Bend have a sheet of The schedule calls for of each team be- was the and two.. setting Ern Desjar- Weido; de­ Hay ter; cen- B. Hayter, Green (Daw); Grand Bend, (Norris); Grand Bend, (Norris, Stewart). Penalties: —Goal, Smith; defence, Fletcher; centre, D. wings, Shaw, Trites; Hardy); Lawson H. J. Hardy; Exeter* Brint- Exeter* (Stive). Penalties: Revington, Ryckmaxi. IR trust be not betrayed. you and yours a moat prosperous New Year., Benson W. Tuckey j Tuckey, Penhale (2), Revington^, a B*.