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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1948-05-06, Page 1Seventy-Fifth Year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 6th, 1948 Single Copy 6 cents Newspapermen Enjoy Flip ection An inspection tour of the R. C.A.F. station at Centralia on Thursday of last week by a ‘number of the weekly newspap­ er men of the district was top­ ped off with an enjoyable flight in one during visitors tunity home towns looked like from an elevation of over two thousand feet. The visitors were received in the morning by the Command­ ing Officer Group Capt. M. D. Lister who mentioned that the purpose of the visit was to give the public some information of the importance of the work that is being carried on and that, time is not being wasted. A vis­ it was made to several of the hangers where the work is be­ ing carried on, to the barracks where the men are housed in comfortable and cheery quarters to the mess hall where the men are served excellent meals pre­ pared on a large scale in huge kettles saving clean : ings. That makes motto fenced reation large drill hall there are facili­ ties for badminton, basketball, boxing, wrestling, darts, in fact any indoor sport tim airmen might desire. There is a stay., for movies and plays and dances are held at regular intervals. Hockey was enjoyed winter and baseball .ball will be popular mer. Tentative plans offing to include a golf course The real work and the mag­ nitude of the scale on which it is carried on was evidenced as the party visited the various hangars and witnessed the men at work. In one hangar a new engine was being installed in one of the Dakotas. An accurate check is kept of the flying hours of every aircraft and they are regularly checked and over­ hauled. With 6 2 aircraft in ser­ vice, which include 6 Dakotas, 3 6 Harvards, 21 Expeditors or Beechcraft the work of keeping them all in flying condition re­ quires a small army of qualified mechanics. A visit was made to the Link trainer section where flight ca­ dets are “briefed”, then enter thq. Link Trainer where actual flying conditions are experienc­ ed and finally taken out to per­ form in the air the lessons just learned. One instructor is as signed to each cadet. A careful tabulation of their flying hours is logged each day. The control tower proved to be exceedingly interesting. The weather being fine there was a continuous stream of air traffic, Operators in the tower, in touch With each machine, gave the order when to land and when to take off. They speak a language all their own but the pilots know the meaning of the sharp, crisp commands and everything moved along like clock-work. In the “Met” or meterologica) •section weather reports were re corded on teletypes and airmen were plotting maps. The wireless ■and radio communication linked with No. 1 Radar and Communi­ cations school at Clinton, proved very interesting. Constant touch is kept with each machine. " ’ dio communications pass and forwards. Next month station expects to obtain latest in radar equipment one of the large Dakotas will be equipped with nine positions for radio operators who will take part of their training in the air. At noon the visitors were guests of Group Capt. Lister with several of the officers in the officer’s mess. At the con­ clusion of the tour the party was taken on a delightful flight in a Dakota, known as the work­ horse among aircraft during the war. They were used among other things for towing gliders. During the take-off and landing the passengers were strapped to their seats but once in the air were able to move about freely. Each person present sent a mes- Reeve a Strath- of the large an hour in were given of seeing Dakotas and the air the the oppor- wliat their ovens with labor- served in attractive surround- and devices and and all work and no Jack a dull boy is of the Airforce is by the facilities for and amusement. In play the evi- ree- the during the and soft- tliis sum- are in the C. W. Kipfer, D.F.C., Capt., who had planned the itineracy; F/L. E. McLeod; FL. G, Bury; Sgt. J. W. Morgan LAC. W, H, Scott. What the editors saw day convinced them that is a wonderful opportunity for any young person to secure technical training and at same time get well paid learning it. At the present time there four courses being carried which include some sixty flight cadets, some of whom will grad­ uate in the near future in the first post war graduation. Some of those now taking the course as a pilot ■were top ranking of­ ficers in different branches and were decorated for distinguished service overseas. The visiting press party in- Pettypiece, For- Ted Asling and , Parkhill Gaz- tlieir eluded: Harper est Free Press; W. G. Campbell, ette; Lloyd Dark and Jack Ross The Stratford Beacon - Herald; W. C. Aylesworth and Barbara Lee Aylesworth, Watford Guide- Advocate; E. A. Spence, Strath­ roy Age-Despatch; John Bell, St. Marys Joural-Argus and J. M. Soutlicott, the Exeter Times- Advocate. At the present Force Day which the opportunity attractions is being carried on. time an Air is being planned at public will have the of seeing numerous and the work that FRANK FING LAND, — Clinton Liberal standard-bearer in the forthcoming Provincial election on June 7. Mr. Fingland has •been a resident of Clinton since 1936. He is a graduate of Uni­ versity of Toronto, in 1922, and is a native of Hullett Township. He is a World War 1 veteran, and is presently chairman of the Clinton High School District Board. He is two children, law student Toronto, and ing at Clinton Collegiate. married and has a son, who is a at University of a daughter, study- Creditors Loses Ra- back the the* and sage. A message to 'Turkey read “Greetings from Dakota 2000 feet over roy” Ye Editor. In a few min­ utes back came the answer. Thanks, keep right side up and keep control,” The plane headed out towards Grand Bend and then over to Parkhill, Forest, Watford, Strathroy, St. Marys, Stratford and home making the trip in one hour. Among the officers who escor­ ted the visitors were Recruiting Officer Fit. Lt. E. J. " Fit, Lt. H. R. Norris, F./Lt. ,L F, Thomas 'Charge Of the Dakota were F/O. McLeod, D.F.C.; and in Special Services ' Mark Hehsall NEWSPAPERMEN VISIT AIRPORT— On Thursday last week, a group of press representative.^,, enjoyed a con­ ducted tour of the R.C.A.F. station at Centralia and; after finishing the tour, “Dakotas”, Left to right they are Ted Asling’, were treated to a flight in one of the passing over the home towns of the visitors. Parkl^Il; J. M. South- cott, Exeter; Jack Ross, Stratford; Harper Pettypiece, For­ est; W. G. Campbell, Parkhill; F/O C. W. Kipfer, pilot; W. C. Aylesworth, Watford; John Bell, St. Marys; F/L E. J. McLeod, pilot; E. A. Spence, Strathroy and Barbara Lee Aylesworth, Watford, ■Stratford Beacon-Herald W.M.S. Holding Conference Here The twenty-third annual con- I vention of tbe London Confer-| enee Branch of the Women's Missionary Society of the United Church are holding their ses­ sions in the James Street United Church. About 250 delegates from the various Presbyteries are present. Among the guests and princi­ pal speakers are Mrs. C. Maxwell Loveys,_ Home Mission Execu­ tive Secretary, Toronto; Dr. W. E. Strangway, of Angola, Africa, Dr. R. C. Chalmers, of* Toronto, Secretary of Evangelism and Social Service; Miss Hazel Ad- sett and Miss Marie Staples, of ‘[All People’s Mission, Windsor, and Miss Verda Ullman, of Friendship House, London. Mis­ sionaries on furlough present are Miss Susie Smith, Miss Edith Brown' and son. Members committee delegates to Exeter C. W. Down, cott, Mrs. Wm. Stella Soutlicott, Mrs. George Layton and Mrs. L. Howey. In charge of the Billeting commit­ tee is Mrs. O E. Zurbrigg. The meetings are being held Wednesday and Thursday with the president, Mrs. L. C. White, of Talbotville, presiding. The Wednesday morning session was devoted to reports from the Finance, Nominating lutions and Memorials tees and a meeting executive. Shortly after ered from by his genial for himself Popular Minister Rev. M. E. Reuber, minister for the past six years of the. Zion Evangelical-U.B. Church at Crediton. was transferred at the Canada Conference of the Evan­ gelical-United Brethren held at Kitchener last Saturday, to the New Hamburg charge to begin his fourth pastorate. Rev. J. V. Dahms, minister of the South Cayuga circuit for the past three years succeeds Rev. Reuber at Crediton. Mr. Reuber, manner, has won many warm friends. He has con­ tributed much to the religious and social life of the commun­ ity. In October of last year, un­ der his guidance, the church successfully celebrated the 25th anniversary erection of its pre­ sent building. For that occasion the chancel of the church was remodelled and the church was redecorated. Likewise Mrs. Reu­ ber by her splendid service has won the hearts of the commun­ ity. They have a family qf two children, Ann, aged four/years, being the only child born at the Crediton parsonage in 50 years, and Paul, seven months. They will leave within the next three weeks for their new field at New Hamburg where the church there was recently des­ troyed by fire. While regretting the departure of Rev. and. Mrs. Reuber, a welcome will be ex­ tended to the new pastor, Rev. Mr. Dahms. Miss of who Grace Patter- the reception welcomed the were Mrs. Mrs. J. M. South- J. Allison, Miss' Mrs. from and Heso- commit- of the dinner busload of ladies London. a chart- arrived James St. Church the James Street United Join At Church on Sunday morning, se­ ven were received into' church membership. They were Mr. and Mrs. Warren May, Mrs. Gerald McFalls, Mrs. Edwin Buswell, Mrs. Gerald Prout, Mr. and Mi;s. Douglas Parsons. At the Sunday school in the afternoon, Michael Farrow played two piano selec­ tions that were greatly appreci­ ated. Tom Pryde Unanimous in the Nominated the Hospital Fund Willed $1,000 The Public Trustee, Toronto, advised the Exeter District Hos­ pital committee that $1,000 was left to the local, fund by the late Richard James Eacrett. At the nominating convention of the Progressive Conservative party at Hensail Wednesday evening Thos. 'Pryde, of Exeter, was again the unanimous choice as the standard bearer forthcoming election. by Russel Bolton, of McKillop, Mr. Pryde’s mentioned. President in the chair convention said there spirit of optimism the great natlon<a?' ; we are a part. Thos. Pryde had achieved a great success in the legislature. He was accorded a great reception and in many ways was able to further the interests of the riding. The par­ ty hoped to achieve the same happy results as before. Ho paid tribute to the young people present which he said augured well for the party. Mr. Pryde received a great ovation as he rose to speak. He expressed bis thanks for tbe confidence again placed in him He believed lie held the record for being a member for the shortest time in the history of the legislature. He had employ­ ed his time in getting acquaint­ ed with the various departments in order to render better ser­ vice to the riding. In the by-election Huron heard a great deal of tbe rec­ ord of the administration much of which will again be discussed said Mr. Pryde. He spoke of the Drew promise to provide 50 per cent of the cost of edu­ cation and the government had far exceeded which meant a considerable sav­ ing to the taxpayer. Speaking of highways he said the govern­ ment had received in revenue approximately $60,000,000 and had expended some $62,000,000 The amount spent on, No. 83 highway was $250,000. Grants to Huron amounted to $443,- 000, for highways; $261,000 in subsidies to the townships; $16,- 0 00 to the villages and towns and $151,0(H) to the country. was the only name Elmer D. Bell was and in opening the was a permeating party of which their promise Mr. Pryde touched on grants to hospitals; of hydro extension which is going for­ ward on a scale unheard of in the past. There was no apology for coining this time as tration had ing program Premier had been branded autocrat and a dictator. Had he gone ahead with his vast gram of expansion without mandate from would have been accused dictator. nothing to be ashamed of. They to the people at the Drew adminis- the most far-reacli.- ever presented. The an pro- a the people he as a The government had Fire Completely Destroys Car Serious injury to the three oc­ cupants of a car belonging to Albert Watson was narrowly averted Tuesday afternoon at about five o’clock. Mr. Watson, a teacher of the Exeter District High School staff, had been having trouble with his car and, stopping at Snell Bros. Garage, asked Aubrey Tennant, a mecha­ nic, to get in and drive the car to see if he could determine what was making an unusual noise. Seated in the back wrere Miss Coutts, also of the E.D.H.S. staff, and Miss Faulkner, the school nurse. Just outside the pillars south of the town, back wheel of .the car came allowing that' side of the to drop. Gasoline ran from gas tank and, as the axle .g the Church Centennial Special services were held in Carmel Presbyterian Church, Hensail, on Sunday, May 2nd to mark the centennial anniversary of the church. Memorial win­ dows were dedicated at the morning service, the gifts of Mr. and Mrs. Janies Bonthron and the Young People’s Society. They were presented by Clarke Kennedy from the Y.P.S. and Mr. James Bonthron, and were unveiled by Miss Audrey Camp­ bell, James Bonthron. Young services Sunday assisted the morning service. A duet was sung by Mrs. C. Kennedy and Mrs. A. Scholl. The minister chose for his theme, “Thy glory unto their children,’’ and the Young People’s conducted the evening service. Clarke Kennedy president of the society, assisted the minister. The scripture les­ son was read by Miss Helen Bell, and prayer offered by Russel Moore. Rev. William Weir, B.A., minister of Brampton Presbyter­ ian Church, and a former minis­ ter guest speaker service. Miss Brussels, ladies' trio Harold Bell, and Mrs. selection, charge'of the Centennial Book, and Mrs. the organ. On Sunday, May 9, the Mod­ erator of the General Assembly, the Rev. Charles H. MacDonald, D.D., of Lucknow, will be guest minister. The sacrament of bap­ tism will be observed at the morning service. Mr, T. Harry Hoffman, Dashwood, will be evening soloist. Mrs.Allan Crerar and Children and conducted the George Tinney, superintendent, P. A. Ferguson at People’s and School Rev- of the Hensail church, was at the evening June Work, of was guest soloist. A composed of Mrs, Mrs. C. Kennedy Scholl, rendered a R. Stewart was in A. J. M. C. Dougall was at the Celebrate Twenty-Fifth Wedding Anniversary 2 7. th at of Mr. was snap- silver tlieir when New lighting fixtures that brighten the store like day have been installed in Traqttair’s Hardware. They are florescent lamps with a white light. REV, M. E. REUBER, Cedi ton’s popular minister, who last Satur- I day was transferred to his fourth I charge in New Hamburg. Tuesday. April o'clock the home Mrs. Adolph Keller beautifully decorated with dragons, daffodils and streamers in honor of 25th weddiim anniversary about fifty relatives and friends sat down to a lovely dinner with a four tier .wedding cake centring the head table. A min­ ute of silence was observed in memory of both mothers of the bride and groom. The bride of twenty-five years wore a one piece di ess of sliver grey trim­ med with beads and sequins and wore „ while the groom wore a bouton­ niere were eluding a I Clock as The family were The evening was s. cards, crokinole, singing and dancing after which a delight­ ful lunch was served by friends and neighbors, a corsage of red roses ■ ■ S' '>''*• g left off, car the of the car dragged alon; cement pavement, a spark ignit­ ed the gas, turning the car into a mass of flames with a huge pillar of smoke curling upwards. An attempt to alert the fire sir­ en from the Bell Telephone of­ fice (this being the first occa­ sion to use the new hook-up since installation), proved a failure for, with the first notes ot the siren a fuse blew. The siren sounded later and soon the fire brigade was on the scene. The ear was a sorry look­ ing wreck when the fire was ex­ tinguished, the right rear tire and the interior being complete­ ly burned out. Fortunately, the car was covered by insurance. new last and Evangelical Brethren Hold Conference At the Canada Conference of the Evangelical-United Brethren church at Kitchener from Wed­ nesday, April 28, through to Sunday, May 12, Bishop G. E. Epp, L.L.D., Bishop of the cent­ ral area, Naperville, Ill., presid­ ed over the sessions. At a banquet Wednesday evening, the conference session was welcom­ ed by officials from Zion Church Kitchener, and civic officials of the city. Current business ted. Visiting general Dr. M. chology College D. Reibel, professor of Christian education at the Evangelical-U. B. Seminary at Naperville. Ill.; Dr. Krecker, editor of the Teles­ cope Messenger, of Harrisburg, Pa.; Dr. Ziegler, of the Board of Missions. XI > conduc- of the included of psy- Evangelical-U.B. was officials church at large Geil, professor at the at Reading, Pa.; Dr. E. never been charged any graft or scandal an everything to be Mr. Fletcher L.A., of Elgin, Mr. Pryde in was introduced Naughton as the man feated Mitcb, Thomas paid; splendid tribute to Mr. Pryde referring to his reply to the Speech from the Throne as one of the best delivered parliament. proud of. S. Thomas, seatmate the legislature by 0. S. Mac- who de­ Hepburn. Mr. M. for Successful Opening The opening of Beavers hardware store on Saturday attracted a great crowd proved to be a very successful event. Many complimentary re­ marks have been heard of the modern recessed front with its large plateglass windows. The basement shopping section will be opened at a later date. Also a large warehouse is being erec­ ted at the rear of the store. Attends Executive Meeting Mr, Preston Dearing Tuesday and Wednesday attended a meeting of the executive of the Royal Fair Board. i Exeter Goes Hollywood Students of the Exeter business men, clerks, rians and others saw themselves in the movies at the Exeter Opera House Friday evening of last week. The picture was tak­ en in Exeter a few weeks ago and showed many of the scho­ lars at the school and in the gymnasium at the Arena; also, numerous street scenes, an auc­ tion sale with Frank Taylor as ! the auctioneer; the clerks and employees of several of the stores, the restaurants, the Bank of Montreal and the Times- Advocate. The Opera House was packed, with students predomin­ ating, and there was a continual round of laughter as the vari­ ous pictures appeared upon the screen. The real thriller, how­ ever, came when, after showing the pictures through, they were again run backwards with every­ thing in reverse. It was most amusing and kept the younger generation in an uproar. People walked backwards, ran up steps backwards, motor cars ran back­ wards. The hall was packed for the first showing of the pictures with a second school, pedesL- inselves goodly attendance at th a show, of carnation. The gifts numerous and costly in* Westminster Chime a gift of the family. > all present, spent playing singing THE RED SHIELD DRIVE— Opening^the Salvation Ar­ my’s Red Shield Appeal in Exeter, Reeve. B. W. 'ruekey is seen handing the first cheek to W. H. Hodgson, local ehair- main of the drive. In the centre is Lieut. E. J. Tvany, of Seaforth, in charge of the campaign. The objective for Ex­ eter and district is $1600. Be ready for the canvassers when they calk or leave your donation with Mr, Hodgson. The excellent work of the Salvation Army is well known. Reta Rowe. Mrs. J. M. Mr. Victor Kestle were evening Miss Soutlicott, Mr. Victor and Mr. Ernest Jones Wingham Monday tending the annual meeting the Huron County Library Operative. Dr. L J. Tolman, the Western University Library the guest speaker, urged that all historical papers and records be kept for future reference. ill at- of Co- of