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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1948-01-15, Page 1Single Copy 6 cents 1948 Cash CropsCommittees when ?3 new Tay- for last was instructed to of snowfence with posts and part of on the property of corn, beans price of $2.50 a bushel seed has been set for the party has ever done as much implement their promises as Drew government. There was man more able to grasp and 19 47, and that placed covering tomatoes compared crop. first point the lias sweet of $10 for every crop one and a half tons or of $5 a ton upon for figure being $22. the new Mitchell and in Hamilton Thursday of the growers was recently $300.98 for under the System a- an employ- There is in contract rates for as for tomatoes, peas and to $5 a before the Clerk. W. Tuckey, Coun- C. Allison, John G. Cochrane and and seconded Caldwell and Reeve and were reached prices of canning from expressing appreciation confidence placed in and ' price a ton, Seventy-Fifth Year ‘ The Reeve and Councillors elect for’ 1948, met in their in- ’augural meeting in the Council Chambers at 11 a.m. The fol­ dowing subscibed to the declara­ tion of office Reeve Benson clllors 1 Caldwell, ’Aaron J. Reeve -Rev. H. Session -■did so with a short address and prayer. . At the request of the Reeve each of the Councillors spoke . briefly, of the .them by the Ratepayers looking forward to a successful Wm, Wm. , Sweitzer. Tuckey then called on Snell to open the 1948 of Council. Mr. Snell ,1948. The Reeve then spoke, con- .gratulating the members of Council upon their re-election and asking for their continued cooperation in the work to be ^accomplished during 1948. A- mong other works to be consi­ dered during 1948 the Reeve ‘mentioned the following: Com­ pletion of Wartime Housing property, covering of large drain from Main to Andrew ''St., Inducement of Industry, consideration of erection of ’Exeter to a town, drains and sidewalks. - It was moved* and seconded by Councillors Cochrane and -Sweitzer that >the following set up of Standing Committees be ■►adopted for 1948, Motion, car­ ried : , . Arena; Cemetery; ‘Education, Recreation and Community Ser­ vices, ( School, Library, Band, Parks); Protection to Persons _and Property, (Police, Board of “Health, Fire Dept.); Public Sanitation & Waste (Hospitalization, Un- “Health, , Welfare, ‘Removal, employment Relief, Garbage ‘Collection & Sewerage); Public Works, ' (Streets, Drains, Side­ -walks, Culverts, removing snow, Town Hall). “ Reeve Tuckey appointed the following a Striking Commit- vtee: Councillors ’Cochrane, Al­ lison and Sweitzer. I • The meeting was adjourned to meet at 2 p.m. January 12, • 1948, on the motion of Coun­ cillor Cochrane. ’ Regular Meeting < The Municipal Council of Village of Exeter met in , Council Chambers at with Reeve Tuckey < Councillors present. The minutes of the L gular meeting of December and the special meeting of < cember IS were read and adopt­ ed on the motion of Councillors Sweitzer and Cochrane. It was moved and seconded ’ by Councillors Caldwell and Cochrane that the warning re • night parking of cars be repeat­ ed. The following communications were received and dealt with as ■ follows: Exeter Chamber of Commerce, re street marking ■ and house numbering, filed; Bell Telephone, 2 certificates re location, same signed by Reeve; Town of Meaford, re Resolution, 1 filed; Department of Health, re open ditch. Clerk to advise De­ partment that steps, had been taken to improve condition and- that engineer’s report forthcom­ ing. Department of Highways, re By-Law to provide for expenditures. Laid over to next meeting. Mr. Geoge Racey wait­ ed on Council asking permission to erect a sign in front of his place of business. Permission granted to erect sign under su­ pervision of Street Commission­ er Norry on the motion of , Councillors Sweitzer and Coch­ rane. Councillor Cochrane gave the report of the Striking Committee as follows: Arena, Sweitzer and Cochrane; Cemetery, Caldwell and Allison; Education, Recrea­ tion and Community Services, Cochrane and Allison; Protection- to Persons and Property, Cald­ well and Sweitzer; Public Wel­ fare, Sanitation and waste Removal, Allison and Cochrane; Public Works, Sweitzer and Cald­ well. x It was moved and seconded by Councillors Cochrane and Sweitz­ er that the report of the Striking Committee be accepted aS pre­ sented. The Clerk was Instructed order eight copies Municipal World. Rentals for second Town Hall were set as ordinary business meetings, $5 social meetings with lunch, $8 Banquets, $12. The following were made and set on the motion Cochrane and Caldwell tery Board, B. M. iFrands for 3 years; Library Board, Mrs, R. N. Creech for 3 years; Fence View­ ers, J. Norry, Wm. Coates, H. Bierling; Chief Constable and Street Commissioner, J. Norry at $110.00 per month; Night Constable, Wm. Warding at $25. per week; Bell Ringer, Emerson Cornish at <$13, per month; Re­ lief Officer, Andrew Campbell at $5, per month; Auditors, Foote & Rafuse at $250. per annum; Weed Inspector, J. Norry at $10, per annum; Truant Officer Norry at $10. per annum; Tax Collector, Wm. C. Pearce at $300. per annum; Street Clean­ er, Richard Davis at ,50c per hr; Fire Department, Wm. Cham­ bers, Chief. Same remuneration for members of Fire Brigade as last year. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Caldwell and Cochrane that this Council meet the first and third Mondays of each month at g P*ni< commenc­ ing February 2nd. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Sweitzer and Coch r a n e that the Clerk- Treasurer’s salary be $1,600.00 per annum with an allowance of $100.00 per annum toward of­ fice rent and that the Clerk pre­ pare a by-law covering same. It was-moved 'and seconded by Councillors Allison and Sweitzer that prepaid taxes be accepted on the basis of last year’s mill rate and that the same discounts ■be allowed as in advertisement he same. It was moved by Councillors Sweitzer that the Treasurer be empowered to sign cheques, to make loans and to carry on required business with the Bank of Montreal. The Clerk order 500 ft. the necessary ■this be placed Fred Wells and Willis Powell. It \vas moved and seconded that the Reeve receive an al­ lowance of $4.00 and Councillors •an allowance of $3.00 for all re­ gular and emergent meetings. All motions were carried. Ad­ journment on the motion of Councillor Sweitzer. *** EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 15th, 1948 II V fl |-'-aX Messrs, Earl Cecil Jones were Wednesday and last week met with the representatives of Canadian Banners and other processors to establish contract prices to be paid the producers for 19 48 cash crops, an increase which will help to offset the rising costs of seed, fertilizers, labor and operations in general. Agreements raising the sweet green ton. The is $25.10 with $22 for the 1947 Peas for canning will be pur­ chased by processing plants , ton, a rise of $5 over figure. increase agreed the 1948 estimated that of green beans for canning $65 a year’s An been corn, It is price i will be $80 a ton with a picking bonus bearing over. Basic for pea province. 2 and the the p.m. all last re- 15 De­ i ■of to the offloor follows appointments remunerations of Councillors Ceme- Thomas Pryde Choice of ’ Progressive-Conservatives the D. as the ne- the Stork Favors Girls Exeter now boasts a popula­ tion of over 2,000 and is elig­ ible to be incorporated as a town. At the June assessment the figures stood at 1980 and a number of families have ar­ rived in Exeter‘since that time. During 19 47 there were 143 births in the municipality with girls leading the boys 73 to 70. There were 34 marriages 22 deaths. Lions Sponsor and Ed Brady and Don The question of the hospital for Exeter for N. for • some discussion. Creech and Sandy in connection with drive for Parcels The objective is CANADA’S BARBARA ANN SCOTT appears to be well on the way to retaining her .European figure skating champion- Switzerland. Ann she will ship in the finals now being® held With only the free skating- event leads the field of 19 contestants, represent Canada in the Olympics. in Prague, remaining Barbara In February I Creditor! Church Former Creditor! Boy Wins Award Murray Holtzman, of Detroit, formerly ol’ Crediton whose wife was the former Myrtle Willert, also of Crediton, awarded the sum of a suggestion made Employee Suggestion ward. Mr. Holtzman, ee of the Hot Strip Mill made a suggestion to change the constr­ uction of the water lines on Rust furnaces. As a result of his idea the leakage of lines was eliminated and working condi­ tions of employees in the area were improved. /The award, made Dec. ,»2.4.th Was the 4°P ranking award made to date by the firm. A picture of Mr. Holtzman ap­ peared in the Detroit Free Press. to Food for Britain The Lions Club met Friday for their supper meeting at the Central Hotel and three new members received their initia­ tion. They are Lions Andy Snel- grove, Hughes, proposed came in Lions R. Elliot spoke the present for Britain. $1500. It was pointed out that the need was igreat. A ten dol­ lar donation, whether given in­ dividually or by several, will, send a parcel to a needy family and the parcel ledged by the decided not to of donors but contributor income tax purposes. Contribu­ tions may be left with Jas. P. Bowey, R. N. Creech, the Bank of Montreal, the TimesAdvocate, J. W. Holt at Grand Bend, H. K. Eilber, Crediton or Bruce Field, Centralia. Legion Raise Over $400.00 With this week’s contribu­ tions the Exeter Branch of the Canadian Legipn’s “Silent Guest Fund’’ now totals slightly over the $400.00 mark. The fund concludes this Thursday and the monies raised will be sent CARE for food to be given to the families of Britain. Besides sponsoring this fund the Legion members also made up twelve well-filled baskets of groceries which were distributed to district families at Christmas time. E. Hunter-Duvar Lyla Pym ......... Ken Hockey ..... Geo. McFalls ... Herb Smith ..... E. J. Pym ....... The Wetlieys ... Wib. Martin ..... W. H. Shapton ... A. Dayman ....... Norma Dr. M. •Marian Dr. J. will be acknow­ recipient. It was publish the list to furnish each with a receipt for Wilson ................. C. Fletcher ......... Bissett ............... G.5 Dunlop .......... Geo. Baynliam ................ Mrs. Amos Darling ....... Chas. & Helen Monteith,.. James St. Church Y.P.U. Chas. Kerslake .............. Mrs. Frank Coates ....... Mrs. N. Ogden ................ An Admirer .................... Mrs. J. Mrs. F. Sutton .. Sterling ; 2.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 5.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 10.00 2.00 10.00 1.00 1.00 1.50 5.10 1.00 1.00 1.00, 2.00’ 1.00 1.00 $ Holds Meeting The annual congregational meeting was held in the United Church Sunday School Auditor­ ium on Tuesday evening, Jan. 6th with Rev. Hann presiding. Encouraging reports were given by representatives of the var­ ious organizations, showing the church to be in a healthy con­ dition, spiritually and financial­ ly. The following officers were elected for the year just enter­ ed upon: Mr. T. Trevethick and Mr. H. Mitchell, the two retir­ ing elders were re-elected for a period of five years. Mr. Mawhinney was elected to Board of Elders and Mr. made an the same and Mr. elected to Committee of Stew­ ards and Mr. Murray Neil added to this Committee; and ’ M. Committee—Mr. T. vethick, Mr. Elmer Lawson, Bert Kestle; Roy Lamport, J. Galloway, Damport, J. Donald Kestle. business period was enjoyed and refreshments served. Jas. the year was of for one Jos. W. Lawson Honorary Member Board. Mr. Fred Kerr Ed Lamport were re­ was M. Tre- Mr. Ushers — Messrs. Nelson Lamport, A. Baker. Mawhinney Following a social Ed. and the time Total to date ........$401.00 Dorset Horn Sheep Win Many Ribbons During Past Season The Times-Advocate have on display a magnificent array of ribbons won during the past year by Mr. Preston Dearing, of Stephen Twp., with his Dorset I-Iorn sheep. The display con­ tains two championship ribbons foi- ram and ewe won at the Royal Fair, in Toronto, the Can­ adian National, the County Fair a_t Simcoe Owen . - . eludes Royal; onto j at the Simcoe; 14 won at the Ilderton fair; 14 at the fair at Galt and 14 won at the Owen Sound fair. These do not include all his winnings but only those where ribbons were pres­ ented. In addition to the above named Mr, Dearing swept the list in Dorsets at Hanover, Strat* ford, Exeter, Seaforth, Kirkton, Dungannon and Teeswater. Sound Fair. 14 ribbons 17 ribbons Ixhibition; Norfolk 14 Norfolk and tire also .1 ra­ nt the at Tor- . It won won I ribbons won County Fair, South Waterloo It was in 1916 that Mr. Dear- entered his first sheep ining real competition at tho Royal then held there he realized that trimming his sheep and showmanship meant a great deal and year by year he carried off more and more prizes until he reached the top. His interest in sheep is shared with his son, Gerald, in big middle teens, who owns part of liis father to the fairs. At the Royal Winter Fair Mr. Dearing lost what he considered liis best ewo but, he had another to take its place and carry off top ribbon, At one of the fairs he was winner sold last year petltor. Two years was president Sheep Breeders Association and this year lie is a director of the Dominion Sheep Breeders As­ sociation. at Guelph. It was the flock and accompanies Seeks Information About Landmarks A communication has come the Times-Advocate that minds us of the passing of time and conditions It comes A. S. Garrett, of Lucan, ering if someone of our readers could inform him oldtime windmill still remaining in the district. Mr. Garrett writes: “I want to obtain a pic­ ture of one of these quaint landmarks before they have dis­ appeared from the countryside S®rever. I would also be glad to hear from anyone with infor­ mation concerning the famous Donnelly tragedy of Biddulph the Wilberforce near Lucan or Martys”. What the change of to re­ from wond- ra any of an over to ago of i’ his top ewh another com- Mr. Dearing the Ontario Township; also refugee colony the Tolpuddle impresses us is times and conditions. Windmills were dotted all over the country side to lessen the labour of the farmer by pumping the water to supply Ills live-stock. In the progress' of time the old wood­ en windmill gave way to the steel windmill with its steel frame. Now these are rapidly replaced by hydro power all over the period of a compara­ tively short time. Pioneer imp­ lements. once cohsidered junk, now become valuable relics. A new Union Jack is flying above the Post Office. The old one was in tatters before being removed at the new year. Exeter Mak . Choir Organizes On Wednesday evening, Janu­ ary 7 th the newly formed male choir held their inaugural meet­ ing in the basement of James Street United Church in Exeter after rehearsal. Mr. W. G. Coch­ rane acted as chairman. The following officers were elected: president, W. G. Cochrane. Exe­ ter; secretary-treasurer, C. F. Pfile, music man, per, : raittee, j Centralia, w6od, Skinner on for the choir is The Huronia Male Choir. The committee in charge is requesting any new members interested to attend the rehearsal on Tuesday, Jan. 20th at James Street Church at 7.30 p.m. or any Tuesday even­ ing this month. Plans are now under way for a concert in the near future. The choir in under the direction of Mrs. H. Sturgis, of Exeter. secretary-treasurer, Dashwood; : committee, T. H. Dashwood, Norman Exeter; membership N. Morton, R.C.A.F., , Glen Walper, Dash- A. Elston, Centralia, G. , Exeter. The name clios- C. librarian and Hoff-, Wal- com- T. A. capacity crowd that packed the convention hall at Hensall on Wednesday afternoon unanimous­ ly chose Thomas Pryde, of Exeter as the standard-bearer for the Progressive-Conservative party in the by-election for the Huron riding. The by-election will be held on Monday, February 16th, to fill the seat in the Ontario Legisla­ ture left vacant by the death last month of Dr, R. Hobbs Tay­ lor. In announcing the by-election Monday Premier Drew said: “Since the government took of­ fice, the people of Huron have been well represented by Dr. Tay­ lor, who was one of the most effective and conscientious mem­ bers of the legislature. It is therefore desirable that a by­ election be held at the earliest possible date so that Huron may be represented at the coming ses­ sion of the legislature. The nomination meeting of the Progressive - Conservatives Wednesday afternoon was pres­ ided over by the president of Huron Association, Elmer Bell with G. Clark Fisher secretary. Mr. Bell spoke of unhappy circumstance which cessitated the convention in loss of a faithful public servant Dr. R. Hobbs Taylor, and he called for two minutes’ silence in his memory. In calling for nominations it was moved by A. O. Elliot and seconded by Jack Suter that Thomas Pryde, of Exeter, be the candidate and as no other name was proposed the nomination was closed, and Mr. Pryde de­ clared unanimously elected. It was announced that Mr. J. Huckins, of Goderich, C.C.F. can­ didate in the last election, would not be in the running this year and that he would actively sup­ port the Conservative candidate. A Great Ovation Mr. Pryde, the choice of the convention, was called to the platform and the large crowd arose and applauded him. Invit- Q& to the platform also were,Hon. ; Wm. Webster, of ' London/’' arid' Mr. John Hanna, M.L.A. for N. Huron, both of whom spoke very briefly. Mr. Pryde was pleased to see such a large gathering and re­ gretted the passing of one who had been a friend of all in the riding, Dr. R. Hobbs Taylor. He congratulated the Premier for setting an early by-election so that the riding of Huron would be represented at the next ses­ sion of the legislature. ■ i'D'Sv: THOMAS PRYDE who Wednes­ day afternoon was nominated as the Progressive-Conservative candidate in the forthcoming by­ election for the Huron riding. W. E Middleton Again Heads Exeter Public School Board The inaugural meeting of the Public School trustees was held in the office .of the secretary, W. IT. Hodgson Tuesday even­ ing, Jan. 6th. Subscribing to the oath of office were: W. H. Middleton, R. E. Russell and Carfrey Cann for a two-year term and W. H. Pollen, W. G. Seldon and Mrs. Marion B. San­ ders for W. E, chairman on motion of R Russell and W. G. Seldon. R. E Russell man ©n and C. Hodgson tary-treasurer at the same sal­ ary. It was decided to hold the regular meetings the day of each month. Per W. M. Pollen Sanders that W. G. the representative to Board. Per 0. A. Cann and R. E puMejl that in case of emergent meetings eight hours notice were: W. E. for a one-year term. Middleton was elected E. was elected vicc-chair- motion of W. H. Pollen A. Cann. Mr. W. H. was appointed secre- first Tues- and Mrs. Seldon be the Arena ♦ mem- The by the' or in his absence by must be given unless all bers are to be present, meeting to be called chairman the vice-chairman. W. E. Middleteon appointed R. E. Russell and Mrs. Sanders as a striking committee to draw up ' the various committees. Committees are as follows: Finance and Insurance Cann and R. E. Russell; erty, W< sell and supplies and fuel, W. Seldon and Mrs. .. man is a member of all commit* tees. Principal Blowes reported No.- on roll 206; No. of teaching days 15; average attendance 191.53. Reports were forwarded to parents following a series of tests, presented procured Russell and C. A number ordered tn be C. A. Prop- H, Pollen, R. E, Rus Mrs. Sanders; Teachers, M. Sandors. The chair A list of supplies and ordered on was be E. to motion of R A. Cann. of accounts were Mid. W. IT. Hodgson, secretary. Mr. Pryde regretted the absence of Hon, Mr. Kennedy, minister of agriculture, who had been bill­ ed to speak but was prevented from being present through ill­ ness. He however, welcomed Hon. G. H. Doucett, minister of high­ ways, who had done so mqch for the Huron riding. Tourist Dollars Needed Mr. Pryde said that Canada was standing on the edge of a precipice, economically speaking. She is selling her goods to coun­ tries that have not a great deal of goods to export in return and she is buying more from the U, S. than she has dollars to pay for, Ontario with her forests, streams and game, has much to offer the U. S. tourist trade and if > that trade were encouraged millions of American dollars would be spent in Ontario for the things we have to sell. We see something of the work of the highway department on No. 83 Highway and at Bayfield, for which a great deal of the credit was due the late Dr, lor. When Mr. Drew was elected he adopted a 22 program, While some of plans will take years to complete no to the no solve the problems now confront­ ing this province than Mr. Drew. The Liberal members in Toronto now number twelve. Don't send down another to make it thir­ teen, said the speaker. Mr. Pryde stated that he had been a resident of the riding for 28 years. He had given freely and willingly of his time in many ways and if he were elected lie would endeavor, as Dr. Taylor has endeavored, to serve all the people whom he represented, Hon. G. H. Doucett Hon. Mr. Doucett, minister of highways, stated that Hon. Mr. Kennedy had asked him to tend­ er his regrets at being unable to ’be present owing to illness. Mr. Doucett also regretted the cir­ cumstances under which the by­ election was being held. He paid splendid tribute to Dr. Taylor and said his passing was a distinct loss to the community and to the Province of Ontario. that Huron riding should be rep­ resented at the next sitting of the legislature the by-election had been called. Huron County Grants In speaking of the work of his department Mr. Doucett said that in 19 43 under the Liberal ’ gov­ ernment grants to Huron county municipalities amounted to $71- 3 9 3. In 19 46 the grants were $131,85.7 and this year they will be $230,000. On the provincial highways in Huron there was spent in 1943 $300,000; in 1947- 48 $525,000 and the plans laid to complete the work will run slightly over a million dollars. Ninety miles been tario, 1947 miles during the year about to close sixty million dollars had been spent ou highways of all kinds. Six snowplows had been added in this district and two more are being provided. Hydro Expansion Speaking of hydro, Mr. Dou­ cett stated that the shortage of power at this time was due to the cancellation of the Quebec contracts by the Hepburn gov­ ernment. He also said that dur­ ing the war shortages of mater­ ials and labour were greater than ever known and since the war there had been a great industr­ ial expansion. At, present the H. E.P.C. have a number of pro­ jects under construction and dur­ ing the next couple of years 908- 000 h. p. will be available for farms and industry. In 1943 twenty-one miles of rural lines were built serving 2005 consumers. In four years over 60,000 consumers had been added to the rural lines of On­ tario. When the present program is completed there will be power flor the farmer and industry, Educational Grants Increased With reference to Education the speaker said the Drew govern­ ment had promised grants to pro­ vide fifty per cent of the cosh This has been increased in some cases to 90 per cent*. In 1943 the total grants to schools in Huron were $16,473. In Clinton grants have been increased from $4,100 to $28,966 in 1047; in Goderich from $4,285 to $38,361 hi Sea­ forth about the same; in Exeter from $2,611 to $24,856 and in Hensall from $792 to $5,583. Of all these expenditures not $1 remains unpaid, said the speak­ er. He closed his remarks “with a plea for the support of Mr. Pryde to heln keep Ontario strong under the Drew gOvoriimOnt, 4 completed said the slightly of road In order of highway have in Northern On- speaker. During more than 400 were paved and