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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1948-07-08, Page 1seventy-Fifth Year Legion Drives* for Building Fund Buy a ticket on the Exeter Legion building fund draw? Exeter Legion members will be selling tickets on a draw for the next few weeks to raise money to expand their facilities lor veterans in the town. Draw prizes include a refrigerator, washing machine, bicycle and four consolation prizes. The lucky winners will be determin­ er Friday evening, July 30 at the Exeter Arena, when the men will sponsor a monster frolic. Prizes will be on display at Mr. A. O. Elliot’s showroom south of his garage. The frolic, on Friday night July 3 0, will be a bang-up af­ fair with Bingo and games of amusement. The back part of the arena will be filled with activities for fun-loving people. In the gymnasium, a modern dance will be held. "We are cramped foi' room”, Legion president J. L. McKnight said. Our facilities are not ade­ quate for our activities. The present building was made for veterans of the first world war but it is not large enough for returned men of two wars. The Exeter Branch has one hundred and forty members, They want to get a building which will house reading room, bingo room dance hall, banquet hall and modern kitchen. It will serve community projects as well. Actual plans as to whether to "build, or buy and renovate are not determined and will depend upon the success of the project. The Legion are hoping for heavy public support. One ticket? Why not buy several books? Presentation for Mr. an d M rs. B. Cann -A very enjoyable evening was spent. 02sFriday last in honour ■of Mr. and ivIrSr -Since Cann, newly-weds at their hohld-^oj1 Highway No. 4, near Clinton,' when some twenty-five of the cousins met to congratulate them on their recent marriage. The evening was spent in games sing songs and readings after which Mr. Wilmer Ferguson read the following address and Mr. Russell Ferguson presented the bride and groom with a handsome end table. Both Mr. and Mrs. Cann made very fit­ ting replys. The following .is the address: Dear Susan and Bruce: We, your cousins, have gath­ ered here to-night to congratu­ late you and wish you much happiness on the occassion of your recent marriage. • Susan, we also want to con­ gratulate you on your courage of faithfulness to our cousin to leave your home and loved ones in Holland and travel so far across the ocean to Canada. It is our hope and prayer that you will be very happy here It has many times been said that no true love runs smooth. You will encounter many ups and downs but we know you both can conquer whatever may come your way. Life has given us the chance to train and serve within the fold. To meet the test and be prepar­ ed for all the endless years may hold, If you can’t be a highway then just be a trail, If you can’t be a sun be a star It isn't by size that you win or you fail, Be the best of whatever you are. We ask you to accept, this gift not for its value but for the good wishes that accompany it. —Signed on behalf of your cousins. Western Couple Are Guests at Dinner Last Wednesday evening, Mr, and Mrs. Ken Wein entertained a number of relatives at Wib’s Restaurant, Grand Bend, to a delightful chicken dinner. Spe­ cial guests of the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Sam Kraft, of Es­ ton, Sask., who are here on a visit, their first in thirty-seven years. Following the dinner, several of .the group enjoyed boating on the river. Later, they re-gathered at Wib’s for a social interval that included moving pictures, singing, luncheon— concluding a most pleasant eve­ ning. Other guests present were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wein, Mr. and Mrs. William Wein, Mrs. D. Haugh, Mrs. Gora Gaiser, Misses Marie, Susan and Pearl Kraft, Mr, and Mrs. Floyd Wein, and Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Wein, of Dashwood; Mr. and Mrs. S. D, Wein, and Mr, and Mrs. Gordon Baynham, Exeter; Mr. and Mrs. H. Parsons, Amherstburg; Mr, and Mrs. F. James and Mrs, E. Snyder, of London, CCF Names New Riding Executive The CCF Huron Riding Assoc­ iation had a re-organizational! meeting on July 5 and appointed a new riding executive which consists of: president, Wilfred Glazier, R.R. 4, Clinton; vice- president, Ephriam .Haase, Win­ throp; secretary-treasurer, Allan Campbell, R.R. 1, Seaforth. The association has decided to push forward organizational work in the riding and for this purpose has employed a full-time organ­ izer, Miss Olga Hoare. These decisions were unamim- ously agreed upon for the mem­ bers feel that the recent bi­ elections and provincial elections in Ontario and Saskatchewan indicate an awakened knowledge of the electors to the fact that the CCF party has in its pro­ gram the answer to many of the public’s needs. McD ona Id R eunion The annual McDonald reunion was held at Seaforth Lions Park on Saturday, July 3 with a very large attendance. A strawberry supper was enjoyed followed by a short business period. The officers for next year are honory president, John McDonald; pres­ ident. Carman Cann; secretary­ treasurer, Mrs. Carman Cann; sports committee, Lorne Pass- more, Alice Passmore, Mr. and Mrs. Aimer Passmore and Lloyd McDonald, table committee, Mrs. Gilbert Duncan, -Mrs. Milton Mc­ Curdy and Mrs. Melvin Gardiner. It was decided to hold the 1949 picnic the first Saturday in July at Seaforth Lions Park, Races and relays were enjoyed during (ho evening. Injured in Fall Mr. Roy Barefo, Of Detroit, was taken from Grand Bend to St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, Sunday, when x-rays determined he had a fractured spine. On Friday night, Mr. Bareto was painting liis cottage at the Bend when he slipped and fell off his ladder from five feet up. The fracture, however, was not de­ termined until Sunday. Dr. Fer­ guson, of Dashwood, attended and the Hoffman ambulance was used. Junior Turnip Club Organized at Exeter The first Junior Turnip Club iu Ontario was organized last week at the farm of Oscar Tuck- ey. Exeter. Russell Ferguson, R.R. 1, Hensall, was elected president; Ross Kercher, R.R, 2, Kippen, vice-president; Bruce Roy. Londes boro, secretary-trea­ surer. The club leaders are Ed­ gar Cudmore, Hensall; Russell Dougherty, Blyth, and Oscar Tuckey. Cultural practices and disease treatment were discussed by J. J. Johnson, London, In­ spector for fruits and vegetables for the Department of Agricul­ ture. Thirty-two members are en­ rolled in the club and it is ex­ pected that more will join. Record forms were distributed at the meeting. Basis of awards at the end of the year will 'be 400 points for the field score; 150 points for field notes and financial statements; 100 points for the achievement day exhibi­ tion; 100 points for a judging competition; 150 points for questions and answers and 100 points for attending the meet­ ings. ' At the next meeting a demon­ stration on dusting or spraying the vegetables for water core will be held M r. an dM rs. Piumsteel| Mark Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Plumsteel, of Clinton, were guests of hon­ our at a dinner given at the home of Rev. H. J. and Mrs. Snell on the occasion of their forty-fifth wedding anniversary on Wednesday, June 30th. Guests included the members of the family and friends; Dr. H. R. Kingston, of the Univers- sity of Western Ontario, and Mrs. Kingston, Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Kingston, Molly and Johnny, of Seattle, Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Plumsteel, of Clinton, Mr. Perry and Miss Emma Plum­ steel, of Clinton, and Mrs. L. Weir, Dunnville, and Miss E. M. Plumsteel, of Iroquois Falls. After a buffet dinner had been served, greetings were brought b'y.^ne'* out "of"" town guests. A toast was proposed to the bride and groom of yester­ year, to which the groom fitting­ ly replied. A very enjoyable part of the evening entertainment was the playing of several violin selec­ tions by their seven year old granddaughter, Molly Kingston, of Seattle. EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JULY Sth, 1948 Imperial Sarnia, Canada’s .largest oil tanker built in a Canadian shipyard, is shown as it takes to the water in a spectacular broadside launching at Col­ lingwood, Ont. The 6,500-ton ship, 390 feet long and 53 feet wide, was launched by Miss Beverley Hewetson, daughter of H. H. Hewetson, president of Imperial Oil Ltd., who smashed a bottle of Cana­ dian champagne over the ship’s bow. The tanker, which will be completed in September, will go into service between Sarnia, Hamilton, Toronto and Fort William. Teams Honour Coup) At Weiner Roast Mr. Arthur Campbell, who, as recreational director for the town coached three finalist bas­ ketball teams in his two years here, and his wife Anna, were honoured Monday night by mem­ bers of the teams at a weaner roast in Turnbull's Grove. Mr. Campbell, leaving to resume his physical education studies in the United States, and his wife were presented with -a set of tables by George Rether and Pat Hay for members of the 19 47-48 bas­ ketball teams. In 1946-47, the coach took the school’s senior girls’ basket­ ball team to the top, only to be defeated by Amherstburg in the finals. In 1947-48, both boys and girls’ teams reached the finals and were edged by Am­ herstburg teams. Mr. Campbell left Tuesday tor Toronto. He will stay there for several weeks, then proceed west to Vancouver. From there he will move to Oregon oi' Califor­ nia to take up master of arts work in his field. Mrs. Camp­ bell will leave the latter part of the week for Vancouver. Town Topics Misses Joan and Pat Hopper visited last week with their cousin, Miss Jaquelin Currie, of Wingham. Mr. R. D- Hunter returned home Tuesday after spending several days in Victoria Hospital for treatment. Miss Myrtle Reeder returned to Woodstock General Hospital on Sunday after spending three weeks’ vacation here. Mrs. L. F. Howey is expected home to-day (Thursday) after holidaying with her son Fit. Lt. and Mrs. Lorne Howey, of Win­ nipeg. ■Mrs. Jack Elliot attended the funeral of her brother-in-law Mr. Thomas Breveheart in Flint last week. She remained for several days. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Murdock, of Hamilton, and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wood and Bill, of Lam­ beth spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Wood. Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Winer on Sunday were Dr. and Mrs. A. B. McMacan, of Preston, and Miss Virginnla Tremner, of Strathroy. Mr. William G. Walker, who was called east last month ow­ ing to the death of Mrs. Walker, left Wednesday for his farm at North Battleford, Sask. Mr. W. G. Stewart and son, Jerry, of Detroit, Visited the former’s parents, ^Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Stewart and\ spent some time at Grand Bend. Mr. D. B. Stewart returned with them to Detroit on a visit. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Ford and Dianne, of Detroit, and Miss Norma Dearing, visited over the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Frank 'Taylor. Mrs. Taylor re­ turned with them to Detroit on a visit while Miss Dearing is spending the week here. “What is home without, a mother?” asked the boy With a sigh,. “I am tonight,” replied the hlonde. Chip Off the Old Block Mr. and Mrs. Launce Batters- by, Nat, Isabelle and Lola, of Hamilton, visited with relatives over the holiday. Nat, eleven years old, is following in his father’s footsteps as a musician. He has won several honors at musical festivals and is at pres­ ent guest soloist with the Ham­ ilton Symphony playing a French horn. Exhibition Game Cancelled The softball tilt in Exeter next Wednesday night, as an­ nounced on the sports page, has ■been cancelled. • Kincardine was to have played the Centralia ‘A’ team but the visitors are now not able to make the trip that night. The game will be played in the neai’ future. Zurich X-Ray Clinic Report Word has been received in Zurich regarding the free x-ray clinic held there, which 646 per­ sons attended. Six cases were reported as having some defects but no case of actual T.B. was found. Huron Co-Operative Med ica! Service Usborne Township has now i ten groups formed in the Huron Co-Operative Medical Service which takes in all the school sections in the township, except Whalen and they are invited to come in with Zion School. Any person wishing to take out hos­ pitalization in the township may do so during the month of July, After August the first new mem­ bers are only accepted every six months. The following is a list of the groups including the number of members and the amount of money raised, also the name of the secretary: S.S. No. 1, 19 ap­ plications, $306.80 raised, Lloyd Reynolds, secretary; S.S. No. 2, 23 applications, $272.78 raised, Kenneth Johns, secretary; S.S. No. 3, 19 applications, $301.40 raised, Ross Francis, secretary; S.S. No. 4, 28 applications, $403.40 raised, Mrs. Wm. Thom­ son, secretary; S.S. No. 5, 29 ap­ plications, $463.40 raised, Mrs.1 Arthur’ Rundle, secretary; S.S. No. 6, 34 applications, $470.39’ raised, Harvey Sparling, secre­ tary; S.S. No. 7, 3 5 applications, $429.15 raised, Harry Hern, sec­ retary; S.S. No. 8, 19 applica­ tions, (Kirkton Union School)’ $126.00, Jim Willis, secretary; S.S. No. 9 (Woodham) 12 appli­ cations, $143.84 raised, Jim Miller secretary’ , S.S. No. 10, 23 applications, $282.81 raised; Donald Kernlck, secretary. Total 231 applications, $3,199.97 rais­ ed. Usborne is the first tewnship in the County to have this work completed, A great deal of cred­ it goes to those who have done the canvassing throughout, the township. If any person has been missed it was not done in­ tentionally Fpr the month of June the Medical Service had twenty-five! claims which exceeded $1,000. It you are interested and would like to have a policy get in touch with the Secretary of your Sec­ tion. before July 25th. Again I want to thank you all for your co-operation. Earl Whiting, Director Brownie Pack Closes Year with Picnic The newly-formed First Pack of Bxetei- Brownies closed their year when they held a picnic at Victoria Park. They partook in games, races and finished the afternoon by toasting marshmel- lows. This pack of thirty girls has been organized since last Decem­ ber. They were all enrolled a week ago by Area Commissioner Mrs. K. B. Clysdale, of St. Marys, and Division Commis­ sioner Mrs. A. F. Hunter, of Stratford. They are under the leadership of Brown Owl Lillian Hunter- Duvar and Tawny Owl Robertta Kirby. Wins in Grand Bend Exeter took a four-point game from Grand Bend by a 21-15 score at the Bend Tuesday night Hammond was the winning twin- ler. Three Exeter players, Shaw. Mason and Darling clouted round-trippers. II! in Victoria Hospital Mr. Thos. Fisher is ill in Vic­ toria Hospital, London, where he was taken Sunday suffering from a swollen arm. Slick Chicks Win Lakeview Slick Chicks from Dashwood were softball tourna­ ment champions on July 1 when they defeated the Forest team in the night game at Grand Bend. The girls beat Stratford in the first game of the after­ noon. Forest lassies took Kin­ cardine in the other afternoon tussle. . A group of U.S. marine "phan­ tom’’ jet fighters arc shown one above the other as they streaked through the North Carolina skies. The squadron is stationed at Cherry Point, North Carolina, with the holder of the world’s speed record, Lieut.-Col. Marlon E. Carl, of Hubbard, Ore., as its command* ing officer. Booth Fire Sends Owner to Hospital Mr. Glenn Scott, of Stratford, was ■cooking’ liambui'gcrs in liis booth three miles south of Grand Bend on Sunday when grease exploded in his frying pan, set his booth on fire, and severely burned him. The acci­ dent happened around 8:30 in the evening. Dr. J. G. Dunlop of town administered first aid to severe burns about the shoul­ ders, hands and face, and Harry Hoffman, of Dashwood, rushed the victim to Stratford General Hospital. Mrs. Scott, his wife, also received minor burns but it was not necessary to confine her to the hospital after Monday. The building was completely destroyed. Money, jewellery and clothes were lost. Grand Bend firemen were called to the scene but the booth was burned to I the ground by the time officials received word and rushed to the accident. The booth had just been com­ pleted and there was no insur­ ance. Celeb rate Twenty-fifth Wedding Anniversary (Crediton Correspondent) Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Mack very pleasantly entertained a number of their friends and neighbours on Wednesday afternoon, June 30 th, in honour of the twenty­ fifth anniversary of their mar­ riage. Some thirty guests called to offer feliciations and were re­ ceived and entertained by the hostess in the beautiful flower garden and were later invited to the living room where afternoon tea was served. Mrs. Elmer Law- son poured tea from a well ap­ pointed table, decorated with flowers and a three-storey wed­ ding cake. Assisting with the serving were Mrs. P. H. Mc­ Ewen, Mrs. Bryce Mack, Mrs. Stanley Whiting and Miss Win- nifred Mack. A family party was enjoyed at the supper hour when an item of interest was the presence of six different groups of four generations. Mr. and • Mrs. Mack were the reci­ pients of numerous gifts of sil­ ver, including a five-piece tea service and tray, a gift from the family. Presentation and Picnic Held At Hurondale The closing of the school term was marked at Hurondale by a most enjoyable picnic with a very large crowd attending. After a bountiful lunch topped off with ice cream the following sports were run off. peanut scramble 6 years and under; races, 5 years and under, Gor­ don Strang, Johnny Etherington Gary Rowcliffe; 8 years and under, Bernice Strang, Carolyn Oke, Teddy Oke; girls .12 years and under, Helen Parsons, Mar­ ilyn Strang, Ruby Parsons; boys 12 years and under, Bob Down, Jimmie Etherington, Mel­ vin Wurm; young ladies, Velma Ferguson, Marie Boyd, Helen Parsons; young men, Russell Ferguson, Lloyd Ferguson, An­ dy Dougall; married ladies, Mrs Bill Rowcliffe, Mrs. Lloyd Rey­ nolds, Mrs. Archie Etherington; married men, Bill Rowcliffe, Bob Jeffery, Oscar Tuckey; clothes pin race, Patty Tuckey and Oscar Tuckey, Marie Boyd and Eileen Jeffery; dropping clothes pins to sealers, Mrs. Al­ vin Moir, Lila Oke; men tipping the barrel, Bill Tuckey, Andy Dougall; men’s dressing race, Earl Mitchell, Joe Ferguson. Oscar Tuckey, Clarence Down; life saver and tooth pick relay, Harry Strang’s side. At the con­ clusion of sports everyone re­ tired to the school to enjoy the following program; sing song led by Mrs. Earl Mitchell; pia­ no instrumental by Marilyn Strang; reading by Velma Fer­ guson. On behalf of the section a beautiful table lamp was pre­ sented by Mr. Harry Strang to Mrs. MacIntyre, the teacher, as she is leaving the seotion. The following address was read by Mr. Clarence Down: Dear Mrs. MacIntyre: We have come to the close of another pleasant evening to­ gether, marking the. end of an­ other school year. During the year we have enjoyed your as­ sociations with us in our com­ munity life. Your task as teacher of our children has been very capably t performed. Your interest and thoroughness in your work has been an incentive to their ad­ vancement. It is with sincere I regrets that you cannot be the guardian of our flock for an­ other year. We take this occasion to ex­ press the affection of your pup­ ils and out appreciation for a task well done. May this gift be a reminder of the year spent at Hurondale. S.S. No. 1, Usborne. Single Copy 6 cents Council Raises Liability Limits The regular meeting of the municipal council of the Village of Exeter was held in the coun­ cil chambers with Reeve Tuckey and Councillors Allison, Cald­ well, and Sweitzer present. Dur­ ing the early part of the meet­ ing Councillor Allison acted as chairman in the absence of the reeve. The minutes of the last regu­ lar meeting of June '21st and of the special meeting of June 28 th were read and adopted on the motion of Councillors Caldwell and Sweitzer. The following communications were read and filed: F. H. Dea­ con >■& Company, regarding the issue of debentures; Bell, Gouin- lock & Company, regarding the issue of debentures. A communication was receiv­ ed from the Exeter District High School Board regarding the closing of streets. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Sweitzer and Caldwell that the council view streets involved be­ fore action is taken, In reply to a communication from the Navy League of Cana­ da regarding a tag day, it was moved and seconded by Council­ lors Sweitzer and Caldwell that the Navy League of Canada be granted the privilege of holding a tag day on Saturday, Septem­ ber 18th. Complaints were received in. regard to the burning of hat­ chery refuse near dwellings on the Lake Road. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Caldwell and Sweitzer that the clerk advise Mr. Arthur Beirling that he must cease ‘burning re­ fuse, unless he burns refuse at the rear of his property at a point where the smoke and odour will not interfere with residents. The matter of restricting the parking pf trucks on Main St. was laid over to a future meet­ ing. The treasurer’s report to June 30th was accepted on the mo­ tion of Councillors Sweitzer and Caldwell. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Allison and Cald­ well that the limits under Lia­ bility Policy be raised to Public Liability $25/50,000.00. Proper­ ty Damage $5,000,00 with a premium of $158.9 6. The matter of contacting W. F. Jennison regarding bulldozing account was left in the hands of the Public Works Committee. Tht following accounts were read and ordered paid on the motion of Councillors Sweitzer and Caldwell: W. H. Hodgson, general accident premium, lia­ bility policy, $158.96; C. E. Boyle, Supertest, gas and oil, truck and tractor, $18.80; Wm. Cook, rebate on overpaid taxes 194S, $14.40; Township of Us­ borne, grading streets, $143.7 5; Exeter Motor Sales, gas for truck and tractor, $12.20; Bai­ leys Florist, flowers Town Hall, $2.20; Chas. P. Dietrich, bull­ dozing dump, $74.00; Huron Lumber Company, cp tent, $8; Exeter Public Utilities Commis­ sion, street Lighting $239.41, town clock $2.84, town hall, $4.02, total $246.27; Exeter Public Utilities Commission Wa­ terworks. fire protection $360; town hall $3.04, total $363.04. Relief accounts: Sanders’ Gro­ cery $8.00; R. G. Seldon $8.00; Chambers & Darling, $4.00; Jones & May, $10.00; Herb Broom. $5.00; Jas. P. Bowey, $8.00; Exeter Dairy, 8.00. Time sheet: Gerald Cornish, labour, $14.22; Edgar Mawhin- ney, labour, $12.9 6. Sam Grain­ ger, labour, $12.96; Gerald Cor­ nish, labour, $35.78; Edgar Ma- whinney, labour, $26.04; Sam Grainger, labour, $26.59; Rich­ ard Davis, cleaning streets, $37; Receiver General of Canada, tax deductions, $10.00. All motions were carried. Ad­ journment on the motion of Councillor Allison. C. V. Pickard, Clerk Huron Red Shield Appeal Nets $2,387 Receipts of the recently com­ pleted Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal total $2,387, it was announced by J. M. Scott, chairman, and E. C. Chamber- lain, treasurer of the campaign committee of Seaforth and dis­ trict. This amount composed as fol­ lows: Seaforth, business $358, factories $333, residential $205; Tuckersmith $156; MoKillop $405; Egmondville $109; Exe­ ter, business $340, residential, $110; Walton $30; Kippen $5; Zurich $36; Hensall $71; Cen­ tralia R.C.A.F. $149; Brueefield $42 and Dublin $34. Mr. W. II. Hodgson was chairman in Exe­ ter.