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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1948-01-08, Page 1Seventy-Fourth Year Single Copy 5 cent* 1 Dr. H. H. CowenSix Wartime ■r EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 8th, 1948 Houses Ready Less than work began ing project fifty houses have been completed and them have been occupied the past few days. The first house to was to a local jveteran war and Mrs. now comfortably settled in a bedroom house. The second house has been al­ lotted to Mr. Jack Doerr, photo­ grapher, also .a veteran, who came to Exetei’ from Mitchell and has been unable to secure a home for Iris wife and two children. r > < 7 4 a » ¥ six months after on the wartime hous- in Exeter six of the under construction five of during allotted __ the bride, Max Harness who and his English be of last Mr, are two- Subscription Prices Up Next Week There is just one week renew the Times-Advocate present rate of two dollars On January 15 th the price raised to $2,50' per year. With the increase in the cost of paper, in wages and practically everything that goes into the making of a newspaper this step necessary. Many have tage of this advance have paid up their Subscriptions are for one yeai’ only, will retail fqr 6 cents each. left to at the a year, will be has become taken advan- notice and subscription, being accepted Single copies The ■ third house is being leased by ,D. W. Wedlake, of the Centra­ lia Airport, who has been, making his home in Goderich. The fourth and fifth homes have also been rented by two from the Centralia Airforce, J. W. Cussons who is moving to Exeter from 'London and J. P. Baril, • The six houses now ready for occupancy all face on Huron street where the waterworks and hydro are available for these Other homes are nearing comple­ tion and lack some of the finish­ ing touches. The roofing has been completed on all of the fifty houses being erected by Wartime Housing. homes. Parcels for Britain 1947 was Britain’s year of En­ durance'. 1948 is her year of Hope. The Lions Clubs of Ontario are anxious to help the people of Brit­ ain maintain that feeling of Hope. With this in view the Exeter Lions Club is asking for donations of money from people of Exeter and District, so that many parcels may be sent to keep up the morale of the people who are struggling under the burden of “too little” eat. Will you help in this work? Read the Lions advertisement this paper and act quickly, Mrs. J. Aimer Stewart The funeral of the late Mrs. John Aimer Stewart, who passed away Friday of last week, was held Mon­ day afternoon from her residence, lot 15, N.E. boundary of Usborne and was attended by a host of sym­ pathizing friends. Officiating at the service was Rev. Wm. Mair assisted by Rev. James Anthony. A solo was sung by Mrs. J. Hodgert with Miss Harris as accompanist. Mrs, Stew­ art, who was in her 50th year, had been gradually failing in health for the past five years. Born in Usborne township, her maiden name was Myra Edna Morgan, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John T. Morgan.* In 1922 while a resident of Exeter, she was united in marriage with her now bereaved husband. She was a member of the Thames Rd. United church and wfien health permitted she was active in the various organi­ zations and was at one time organist of the church. Surviving besides her husband are fous sons, John and Glen at home; Ray in London and Floyd, of Exeter; also one brother, A. W. Morgan, of Usborne. Attend­ ing the funeral were relatives friends from Montreal, London forth, Blyth, Hensail, Exeter McGillivray. Chamber of Commerce Planning Th ree Projects The newly elected executive of the Exeter Chamber of Commerce met in the office of tlxe president, Elmer D, Bell, Tuesday evening At the request of tlxe town council, ■the Chamber of Commerce will formulate a plan for the naming of the streets and the numbering of the houses, S. B. Taylor being appointed chairman of the commit­ tee to go into the matter. The question of parking also came up fox* consideration and J. B. Pryde was appointed to head a committee to investigate and make recommen­ dations. Discussion also centered around the advisability of raising Exetex* from a village to a town. The membership fee was placed the same as last yeai' ($5.00) and a canvas will be made bers. The executive is of president, E. D. Bell; sident, A. O. Elliot; president, W. G. Cochrane; vice-president, C. S. MacNaughton; secretary, Jas. P. Bowey; treas., Arthur Fraser; directors, P. Dear­ ing, J. B. Pryde, Win. Ellering­ ton, A. Snelgrove, F. A. May, A. J. Sweitzei’ and Claude Farrow. for mem- comprised past pre- lst vice- 2nd on at A. to in Undergoes Operation Mr. M. Amy, of Exeter North, quite ill in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London. He was taken to London Saturday in an ambulance where he underwent an operation. is and Sea and The Late Mrs. Walter Hern Mrs. Walter Hern, of Goderich, who had been in failing health for several years, died recently in her 70 th year. Formerly Harriet Leola Lome Thomson, she was born in Wingham where her father the late Geo. .Thomson was well known in the lumbering business. -She was a worker in church and tem­ perance circles in North St. United church. Surviving are a husband and a daughter, Mrs. Herbert J. Dawson, of Windsor. Huron County Council Members for 1948 Ashfieltl ................ Cecil Johnston Colborne ................ Stanley Snyder Goderich Twp....... George C. Ginn Grey ......................... John McNabb* Grey Deputy .... Clifford Rowland* Hay .................. George Armstrong Ho wick ....................... John Winter I-Iowick Deputy .... Elmer Farrisli .... J. Armstrong Dan Beuerniann* Harvey Johnston* . Elmer Webster* .. Elmer Lawson* Hullett . McKillop Morris .. Stanley . Stephen Stephen Deputy Henry C. Beaver* Tuckersmith ..... Arthur Nicholson Turoberry ........ Walter H. Woods Usborne ...................... Hugh Berry East Wawanosh .. J. D. Beecroft West Wawanosh Everett Finnigan* Clinton ......................... G. W. Nott* Goderich Town .... J. E. Huckins* Goderich Town Deputy ................ Clayton Edward* Seaforth .................. Frank S. Sills Wingham .......... Murray Johnston Blyth ............ Franklin T. Bainton Brussels .................. R. B. Cousins Exeter ............ Benson W. Tuckey Hensall .......... Alvin W. Kerslake * Indicates newly elected members. Coat Sale Men’s and Men’s Overcoats I Boy’s Parkas 20 Percent Off Colours—Sand, dark brown and blue. Get yourself a good Parka at this reduced price. •1 A 4 I 20% Discount Do you sizes in to save light ancl dark brown coats for young men, and grey coats for older men. Also a few coats from previous season need a new Overcoat? We have our best grade coats. This is your money on a good coat. We have At $15.00 each. Ladies’, Misses’ and Girls’ Winter Coats a few chance a few Men‘s Plain * Hunting Jackets Colours—Red and green. To clear @ $7,50 each. Men’s Heavy Breeches Heavy Renfrew mackinaw cloth @ $6.50 pair. Also boys’ sizes @ $3.25 and $3.50 each. Greatly Reduced'Prices This is a chance to buy a good winter coat at the price of a cheap one. We still have a good range to choose from for girls, misses and ladies. These are at real bargain prices. Boy‘s Zipper Windbreakers Good weight all wool @ $2.95 Also in Button Style @ $2.00 Men‘s Smocks Windbreaker Style These are hard to get. We have them in good weight cloth @ $3.95 x Special Values for Thursday, Friday & Saturday Lily Chicken Haddie Splendid value ......................... Per tin Van Camp Pork and Beans Convenient and tasty, 20 oz. tins Each Choice Cooking Rice In good supply, bulk, .......... Raspberry or Strawberry Jam From well-known makers, 2'1 oz. jars ............................. Per lb. Each * 25c 20c 49c Tomato Juice Several brands, 20 oz. tins, Manon Golden Wax Beans Choice quality, 20 oz. tins . Whole Dill Pickles Rose Brand, good buying, Large 32 oz. jar, ............... Clark’s Mincemeat In the 19 oz, glass jar, Extra quality, ....................... Each 12c 2 for 29c 35c Each 27c Jones & May Your Superior Store Again Chairman The organization meeting of the Exetei' District High School Bo.ard was held in, the High School Monday evening, January 5, 8:15, Absent J, H. Jones and W. Morgan. The secretary-treasurer read the names of the Board members in­ dicating tlxe appointing body and the term of office as follows: Jas. McAllister, Hay Township Council, 2 years; E. Chambers, Stephen Township Council, 2 years; A. W. Morgan, Usborne Township Coun­ cil, 2 years; J. H. Jones, Village Council, 2 years; Mickle, Hensall Village Council, 2 years; E. R. Hopper, Exetei’ Public School Board, 1 year; L. C. Bris­ son, R.C.S.S. No. 1 Hay Board, 1 year; Dr. II, H. Cowen, Huron Councty Councilt 1 year. The Declaration of Office was read and the members present at­ tached their signatures. Oxx motion of E. L. Mickle E. Chambers. Dr. H. H. Cowen made Chairman for 1948.’ Dr. Cowen then took the chair. He welcomed the members to the task of the new year and invited nominations for the Vice-Chair­ man. Moved by E. R. Hopper and se­ conded by Jas. McAllistei’ that E. L. Mickle be Vice-Chaii’man. Car­ ried. The nominatioxx of chairman the committees was left to February meeting. Moved by Jas. McAllister seconded by E. Chambers that E. D. Howey be Secretary Treasurer at the same salary. Carried. Moved by E. R. Hopper -and se­ conded by be signed maxi and Carried. Moved seconded by L. C. Brisson that re­ gular meetings be held as last yeai’ on the first Monday of the month. Carried. The appointment of representa­ tives to the Arena Committee and the Community Park Board was deferred to the February meeting. The minutes of the December meeting were read anq approved. Mr. W. H. Hodgson addressed tlxe Board in policies being renewed. Principal H. L. Stxxrgis gave his report. For December, the nuxnber on the roll was 271 and several new students lxad enrolled January 5. Report cards had been issued and retunred before the end of the Fall Term. On the average, stu­ dents participate in two activities. The school is looking forward to the basketball schedule beginning in January. It is expected that bus transportation will be used instead of private cars. The Christmas program provided by the students on the last day of the term was very good, and the School Paper was -the most ambitious literary effort yet produced. During the holiday, the plumbing had been completed for the Science Table in Grade XIII. Three problems requir­ ed attention,—the fire escapes, the smoke nuisance in the annex, and an appropriation fox* the library. It was decided to clear the es­ capes with salt, and provide ropes fox’ all second flooi’ rooms. The in embers of the 1947 property committee agreed to investigate tlxe heating difficulties in the annex. Moved by E. R. Hoppei' and se­ conded by Jas. McAllistei’ that the Principal’s report be adopted and authority by granted for the pur­ chase of $300 worth of books for tlxe library and the books request­ ed by Mr. Dixon for Agriculture. Carried. The accounts were read and ap­ proved on motion of E. R. Hoppei’ and E. L. Mickle. Adjournment at 11 o’clock by E. L. Mickle. E. D. TIowey, sec-treas. Dr, G. H, Jose Again Reeve of Blanshard Dr. G. H. Jose was re-elected reeve of Blanshard township with a majority of day, defeating a member of Dr. Jose piled votes, to the council with 576 votes Kenneth Hodgins, another councillor, was elected with John Stephen and Lincoln Exeter E. L. and was for the and E.L. Mickle that cheques as before by the Chair- the Secretary-Treasurer. by Jas. McAllister and “explanation of two Three Straight Exeter made it three straight, Tuesday night, by handing Grand Bend a 9-3 setback on the Bend Arena. For the locals, Harold Shaw scored three goals with single tal­ lies going to Lawson, Ryckman, B. Tuckey, R. Tuckey, Trites and Stire. Grand Bend goal getters were Bestard with one, and Green With two. One of the nicest plays of the night was Stire’s end to end rush in the third period for Exeter’s eighth goal. EXETER—Goal, (defence, Ryckman, tre B, Shaw; Stire, : cator, ; GRAND BEND- defence, A. Bossenberry, berry; centre, Bestard, Desjardine, I. Desjardine; subs, E. Dewey, E. M, and E. D. Desjardine D. Fahrner, Shillcowy, IL Hamil­ ton, F. Dadswell, Finch. Penalties none. Smith, Watson; Fletcher; cem’ wings, Trites'i Lawson, i. Tuckey subs, H.Brintnell, r. Tuckey, Penliale, Presz- D. Brintnell. ■Goal Broderick; B. Bossen- Wings, W. Money raised for the Legion Silent Guest Fund now totals over $300.00, Contributions will be re- S ceived until January 15th. 263 votes on Mon­ Louis S. Mitchell, last year’s council, up a total of 540 T. Alvin Crago was elected and new 388. J. White were both reelected to coun­ cil, with 414 and 614 votes, re­ spectively. Oscar Matters, a coun­ cillor last year, was defeated, ling 372 votes. pol- CJmstmas Seal Returns To December 29, the Christmas Seal returns are as follows; Exetei* District .............. Seaforth District ............ Clinton District .............. Goderich District ............ Wingham District ............ County Grant .................. TOTAL ........................... Exeter District to Jan. 5 799.45 805.80 870.05 1089.16 1606.00 2000.00 $7170.46 ... 930.20 Drop First Game Making their first start in the Intermediate OHA loop, Tuesday evening in Mitchell, the Centralia Airmen dropped a 10-2 decision to the home team. Local fans will the Centralia Intermediates in tion this Friday night at the ena against Clinton RCS. Huron County see ac- Ar- Assessor Selected The recommendation of the equ­ alization committee of Huron County council that Alex Alexander of Grey Township be appointed Huron County assessor, will be submitted to ’ County Council at the January session, which opens in Goderich on Tuesday, Jan. 20. Twenty-two applications for the position were considered at a meet­ ing of the committee held last Friday. Of these, five were chosen for personal interviews after a process of elimination, and Mr. Alexander was the final choice. Mr. Alexander was a member of the County Council for seven years when he ship as and was 1945. The system to be used in equali­ zation of the assessment of the municipalities will involve setting up a card system throughout the entire county which will give a detailed description of every prop­ erty in each municipality. The yardstick to be used will apply to all municipalities, thereby elimin­ ating the ist at the fact that sessed on Under the proposed system, local assessment and the assess­ ment used for county purposes will be the same. At the present time there are 12 counties in the province using this system of assessment. The equalization committee were given power at the November ses­ sion to select an assessor and sub­ mit their report to the Council for approval. represented Grey town­ deputy-reeve and reeve, warden of the county in discrepancies which present time due to each municipality is a system of its own. ex- the as- the The Times-Advocate re q u e s t s that all advertising copy be in by Monday noon at the very latest. Elmer D. Bell of Exeter Appointed King*s Counsel Congratulations are extended to Mr. Elmer D. Bell, barrister, who was appointed a King’s Counsel in the New Year list as announced by Attorney^-General Bell is a where he ian Army the rank his enlistment he practised law at Seaforth and upon retirement from active service law practice Since coming been active in ations of town and was recently elected president of the Exete’’ Chamber of Commerce. Blackwell, Mr, veteran of the last war served with the Canad- overseas and retired with of Major, Previous to he of to the various purchased J. W. Exeter the Morley, he has organiz- Mrs. John McCullagh The death took place in Usborne township on ’Friday, Jan. 2, of Mrs. Mary Ellen McCullagh, who passed away in her 71st year at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robert Cann of the Thames Road. Deceased was a life-long resident of -the community her maiden name being Mary Ellen Cooper, daughter of the late Jona­ than and Emma Cooper. On the 13th of January, 1897, she was united in marriage with John McCullagh who predeceased her November 1, 1940, Deceased was a member of the Thames Road United church. On the 23rd of December she suffered a stroke and passed away last Friday. Surviving are one son James McCul­ lagh, of Gravenhurst; two daughters, Mrs. John Turnbull, of Aylmer and Mrs. Robt. Cann; one sister, Mrs. N. Baker, of Centralia; a half-brother,, Bruce Cooper, of Elimville; two half" sisters, Mrs. Melville Skinner and Mrs. Fred Ford, of Usborne. The fun­ eral Monday afternoon was held from the Hopper-Hockey funeral chapel conducted by Rev. Wm. Mair ars'd as­ sisted by Rev. H. J. Snell. The bear­ ers were Messrs. Cooper McCurdy, Milton McCullagh, Jack Cann, Robt. Turnbull, Wm. Baker and Glenn Fisher. Interment was in the Exe­ ter cemetery. Prize Winners At the James St. United Church Sunday School Sunday afternoon prizes and certificates were award­ ed to the scholars who wrote the recent W.C.T.U. temperance pap­ ers. In the Intermediate section first prize went to Dorothy Pooley; second to Dorothy Pincombe and third to Beth Taylor. Certificates were presented to Dorcas Sillery and Jean Taylor. All scholars had over 90' per cent. In the Junior section John Thompson was first; Patsy Kerslake second, Kathleen Armstrong third and Marie Hodg­ son fourth. The winning papers have been sent on to compete in the provincial contest. i Choir Entertained On Friday evening, January the members of Caven Presbyter­ ian Church choir met at the home of theii’ organist, Miiss Norma Knight. Aftei’ theii' usual practice an election of officers took place with Grafton Coehrane acting as chairman. Mr. Niel Morton was elected Choir leadei’ with Mrs. W. Sillery as president. A social com­ mittee was also Sunday evening cided upon fox' After an hour games, a most delicious and boun­ tiful lunch was served. A vote of thanks was tendered Mr. and Mrs. Knight and Norina for theii’ very warm hospitality. Hi Highlights 2, ■appointed and a concert was de- the near future, or so spent in ,g3 Gleaned From Exeter District High School ---—............ .........— School reopened Monday follow­ ing the holidays. Mr. Campbell spent the holidays with his wife and parents, Toronto. Mr. Ness spent an enjoyable holiday at Barrie. Miss Coutts spent the holidays at her home in Wingham. We are sorry to report that due to illness, Miss K. Taylor has not as yet returned to school. We hope she will be with us soon. Mr. Watson and Mr. Wilson spent part of their holidays in London. Mr. Jones was another of staff who went to Toronto. Miss Howell spent the holidays at her home in Goderich. Mr. Howey visited in during the holidays. Miss P. family in and New Tuesday boys’ and a return visit to Clinton, in both games Exeter came out on top, At half time, score was Exeter 28, Clinton 23. During the second half, the boys took an edge in the and at the end of the game, score read Exeter 59, Clinton Johnny Kether whs top-scoter the boys with 22 points. the Kitchener with her Christmas Siegner was Stratford for Years. night the Exeter senioi' senor girls’ teams made play the 35. for —-----------------------------—b The line-ups with individual scores appears below. CLINTON—Arkell (2), Postill (2), Mathews (14), Tyndall, Tal­ bot, Mustard (15), Wilson, Kirby (<2), Lane, Martell, Miller. EXETER—May (6), O’Brien (10), J. Rether (22), G. Rether (7), Sclxroedei’ (4), Kreuger (4), Hunter-Duvai' (4), G. kle, Musser (2), J. bell. There in the seemed kle ’em* this respect, could teach the boys a few lessons in rugby. All in all though, the girls were good sports and had a lot of ‘ ------ Exeter scorer points. The scores CLINTON—Nediger (5), Middle­ ton, Jervis (4), Glew, Garon (6), McNall, Fingland, McGuire, Clio* wen, Forsythe, Fines, Doherty. EXETER—McCurdy (4) (4), Hunter-Duvar (6), Kestle (16), Schroeder (4) Sweet (10), Leslie, Rowcliffe, Pic­ kard, Mickle, Cook, Brintnell. . Cann, Mic- Cann, Camp- ■dull moment At times it tac- was never a girls .game. as if the point was ’ if they have the ball. In I think the girls fun. 48, was The final score was Clinton 15. The top Janet Kestle with 16 line-ups with individual .appears below. H ay (4), Hunldn Hugh Berry Wins Close Contest In a closely contested election -on Monday Hugh Berry, of Kirkton, wag re-elected reeve of the Town­ ship of Vsboime by a majority o£ eight votes ovex* his opponent, Wm. Ellerington, a member of the 1947 council. The contest was fox’ the reeveship as members of the council and the school trustees were elected by acclamation. The vote was heavy as 706 votes were polled out of a possible 1200. The new council will be comprised of Reeve Hugh Berry and Councillors Wellington Brock, James Simpson, Oscar Tuckey and a newcomer, Verne Pincombe. The trustees re-elected for a two-yeai’ term are Harold Hern and I-Iarold, Taylor. The vote Monday was as follows: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, * Berry Ellerington Eden................ 24 94 Thames Rd. ...... 31 57 Hurondale ....... 32 43 Farquhai’ ....... 53 35 Elimville ........ 73 47 Zion ............... 38 37 Kirkton ......... 106 36 ; Total.....357 349 ; Pentecostal School An nual Meeting The Annual meeting of Pentecostal Sunday School held in the basement of the tecostal Church on Monday even­ ing, December 29th. Gratifying reports were submitted. Both ge­ neral and missionary showed increase daily attendance crease of nine. A Junior Bible with Ted Prouty in charge and I Garfield Thompson assistant. The teaching staff remained unchanged with assistants as follows: Begin­ ners, Marion Triebner; primary, Marjory Cudmore; juniors, Pearl Cann; intermediates, Mrs. Swei- gard; Young People, Mr. Sweigard; Junior and Senior Bible Class, G. Thompson; superintendent, Mr. E. Cudmore. ■the was Pen- receipts and the 'average showed an in- Class was formed Deeper Spiritual Lire Conference This is an entirely new venture fox- the purpose of encouraging a deepex- spiritual life among our Pentecostal Young .People. This conference was born out of a per­ sonal feeling of the need for a deeper spiritual life and was plan­ ned to help th.e younger people, especially students in high schools to Realize and high calling in strengthen and winning. The conference Exeter Pentecostal church on Fri­ day, Saturday and Sunday, JanuaiT 2, 3 and 4. It was sponsored and. planned by Norman Jolly, assisted, by Dean Smith, also by Harold Grant McGill University, student-teacher at Bible School. Rev. and the pastors mf the surrounding district co-operated. Mrs. P. Dur­ and, of Exeter was secretary, the chief speakex' being Rev. C. A. Ratz, Dean of Men in the Pentecos­ tal Bible School, Toronto and re­ cognized as a very able teacher of the scriptures. The subjects presented pertained, to the deepening of the spiritual life. They were along the lines of “Points tion”, Young Young School deepex* chorus Life, Till I’m lost .with Christ in Hidden with my only Sav- Take me deeper, blessed Three essentials for tlxe appreciate their Christ and to encourage soul­ was held in the both ;of U.W.O., graduate of Montreal and. the Toronto H. Kendrick of Doctrine”, “Consecra- “Prayer”, “Responsibility of People in the home, church People’s groups, etc.” “Importance spiritual Life”. The theme was Deeper in that Holy Sunday of a God, iour, Lord, deeper walk were discussed (1) A double portion of the spirit ot God, (2) W,ord of God, (3) Pray­ er. Open Sessions were held on Fri­ day and Saturday evening and or Sunday afternoon. Mr. Ratz alsc spoke at the morning and evening services on Sunday. Speaking fron Phil. 1:21, 1 Christ”, the shown to be new creature 2:5 “Ye also, 'For me to live is Christian life was a transformation, t in Christ. In 1 Pete) as lively stones, an built up a spiritual house, an hoi? priesthood, sacrifices, Jesus Christ tion Ing, Rev. flee __ . gospel Isaiah 53, In the evenim service his theme was “Lookin Unto Jesus, the Author and Fir islxer of our faith,” Look and livx Also at these meetings .specie musical numbers were rendered b the conference members. The first closed session was hel on Friday evening after the ope meeting. Rev. Ratz spoke o -—Piease Turn to Page Eigt an hoi; to offer up spiritua acceptable to God bj the believers post was shown. .On Sunday morn before the Breaking of Brea< Ratz spoke about the sacrJ of Christ, taken from the 5tl