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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1948-09-23, Page 1Seventy-fifth Year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 23, 1948 Single Copy 6 cents Police Trap in Hensall Lacks Only Victims A police trap laid last Tues- in the hope of men suspected of rob the Hensall Bank of Montreal day morning .snaring four planning to branch of the failed last week when the ban­ dits didn’t arrive. Provincial po­ lice officers from many Huron and Perth County towns tinned to stand guard on bank during business hours the lattei- part of the week. The London IFree Press'came through with the story ‘in Fri­ day's edition. Police Inspector Alex Craig, of Forest, denied the story and said his men were in Hensall to check the new pro­ vincial police radio hook - up. Bank officials, however, told the Free Press that Inspector Craig had warned W. B. Cross of the possibility of a hold-up. The paper stated: "A road map found last Mon­ day near Durham with the Hen- aall district circled and writing in French indicating plans to rob the bank had been made, threw this quiet Huron County town, into a furore of tense ex­ pectation which has mounted steadily since officers first ar­ rived here Tuesday morning. a "Led by Inspector Alex Craik in charge of the Mount Forest district of the provincial police, eight officers, some in plain clothes from Toronto, descended on the bank Tuesday morning and began a guard which has lasted throughout business hours •ever since.” Rumours connected the map with escaped convict Mickey MacDonald and his gang. "Windsor postal officials, it was reported, became suspicious of a large parcel addressed to the former home of a well- •known criminal and launched an investigation. It was learned the parcel contained a high-powered automatic weapon and came from Montreal. "The sender was located in Montreal and placed under sur­ veillance. It is believed some­ thing happened to tip off the sender and he, along with three other menvj;i£d in a car bearing Quebec and United States licence plates. "Trail of the four men was picked up in Ontario and the men were traced to the Durham district. While ing watched in die of papers blew from the papers wa.s a road map. "Clearly outlined on the map, it was reported, was the the Hensall area. French words, translated by police, indicated plans had been made to rob Bank of Montreal there and spectoi’ Craik set his men in tion. "Although it could be neither confirmed nor denied ~ it was learned a large amount" of mo­ ney, reportedly in excess of $30 ,000 was lying in the teller’s cage when police arrived. Far­ mers in the district, it was ex­ plained, had been receiving cheques for their bean crops and this was given as the sea­ son for the large amount of mo­ ney in the bank.” Hensall citizens were in a state of excitement when the ru­ mor leaked out. Bank employees were working under pressure and tension, and cautiously watched strangers who entered the "bank The bank manager treated the warning very seri- ousyly axd took no chances. Members of the bank staff besides Mr. Cross are H. A. Lawrence, accountant; C. C. E. Kennedy, teller; Miss Mary Goodwin, Miss Dorothy Mc­ Naughton, and Miss Roberta Kh'by, clerks. more night back at con- the over the car was be­ that area, a bun- was thrown or car. One of the the In- ac- Start Damage Action In Fatal Accident A Supreme Court action claim­ ing damages not specified in the writ has been started by Clif­ ford and Dorothy Putherbough whose car was Involved in the three-car collision at Mooresville on May 29 in which Mr. and Mrs. Harold McDonald, of Exe­ ter, were injured fatally. Defendents are Harry Lewis, sixty, of Crediton, who was charged with motor mahslaugh- tor but because the grand jury current bill ter. Lewis was driver of the cars involved, and Shaw was the driver of the car in Mr. -and Mrs. MacDonald passengers and who both from injuries. The writ was filed by and Livermore on behalf Putherboughs. who did not face trial at the a "no of Exe- assize returned and Harold Shaw, one of which were died of Ivey the inill having on Mrs. Fred Hatter is St. Joseph’s Hospital, undergone an operation Monday morning. She is recov­ ering nicely. Back to Standard Time Exeter citizens get one hour of sleep Sunday when the town switches to Eastern Standard Time midnight. Some people were afraid they might miss church Sunday morning but Exeter, un­ like other places, will change on Sunday midnight rather than Saturday midnight. The council decided the Sunday change would cause less confusion. Commemorate the in who officei* who laid at the cenotaph flyers a survival Battle of Britain It was significant on Battle of Britain Sunday that .the R. C.A.F. wreath memory of those lost theii’ lives was of that great air war. The fly- one of seventy Canadians Battle of K. ‘Sheets' the A. Senior Flying Centralia. Oglivie has a distin- war record and is a of the Caterpillar Club shot down over France, hundred men were in er, who fought in Britain, was F/L Oglivie; D.F.C., Patrol Officer at F/L gulshed member He was Four the drumhead service parade. They formed a Wing in mass in front of the grandstand and the colors were marched on the parade grounds with their armed escort, piled’, a military stacking of draped with altar, and F/L M. W. a religious ceremony. 1-Ie spoke on the meaning of the Battle of Britain. A two minutes silence follow ed the Last Post and Reveille marked the end .of the service. The colors marched off to the cenotaph and took their posi­ tion -tp the right of the monu­ ment. The wreath was laid and the entire parade, including a detachment of the local Cana­ dian Legion, marched past the saluting base where Command­ ing Officer W/C J. H. Roberts A.F.C. and adjutant F.O. Pue took the salute. Reeve Benson Tuckey, Rev. I-I. the saluting base. were marched grounds with The ‘drums were term for the drums which are a flag to form an the station padre Williams conducted Rev. H. J. Snell J. Mahoney were Truck Rolls Three and on Exe- lios- with his Times; Driver Injured Lome Lamonte, 2 2, of ter, was taken to Victoria pital Monday afternoon undetermined injuries aftei’ truck skidded three hundred feet across the highway and tur­ ned over three times. A .wheel of the empty truck, owned by James Walker, Toronto, slipped over the highway ridge onto the shoulder and went out of control when the driver tried to get it back on the road. The accident happened south of Hensall. was a total wreck, monte’s first day three miles The truck It was La- of employ­ ment on the highway resurfac­ ing project. He was taken to the hospital by ambulance where liis condition is satisfac­ tory. Dr. Fletcher adminstered first aid. Thirty-fifth Anniversary Mrs. M. Gibson, of Bryanston and Mrs. M. Gardiner, of Far­ quhar, entertained to a .dinner at the home of Mrs. Gibson in honor of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Fletcher, .of Win­ ch elsea, thirty-fifth wedding an­ niversary. Guests present were Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Godbolt, of Centralia, Rev. M. H. and Mrs. Elston, Mr. and Mrs. H. Hod­ gins, Mrs. Fred Davis. Mrs. W. Davis and Ivan, of Saintsbury, Mrs. Ray Fletcher, Mrs. W. E. Fletcher, Mr. and Mrs. C. Flet­ cher, of Winelielsea, Mr. and Mrs. M. Gardiner and Marilyn, of Farquhar, Mrs. John Flet­ cher, of Exeter, Mr. and Mrs. G. Needham, Mr. and Mrs. L. Gibson, of Bryanston, for his an Suffers Attack of Lumbago Thomas Pryde, M.L.A. Huron, has been confined to home for several days with attack of lumbago. Following a conference with Minister of Highways Doucett and County officials at Goderich last Thursday, he was suddenly seized with pains in his back and had to be assisted to his car. He has since been under the care of his doctor. Several public functions have had to be cancelled, but he ex­ pects to return to his business in the course of a few days. MR. AND MRS. JOHN F. SMITH, of Crediton, celebrated their sixtieth wedding- anniversary on Monday and were guests of honour at a dinner gathering with members and friends of the family. Telegrams were received from Buc­ kingham Palace and Lieutenant-Governor and Mrs. Lawson, of Ontario. Exeter Fall Fair Off To a Splendid Start The 1948 edition of Exeter Fall Fail- gets under way Wed­ nesday and the directors antici­ pate one of the best .events in years. Secretary Clark Fisher said entries w.ere flowing in as far back as early last week. Merchant’s displays, a grand­ stand performance and two fine horse races will be among the fealares of the show. Another Thursday afternoon monster parade will get the big day under way. Led by the Exe­ ter Band, business floats, dec­ orated cars and bicycles, freak outfits and schools in costume will move from the south end pillars to the fair grounds at 1.15 Thursday. - A last minute addition to the program is the Dashwood-Kin­ cardine girls softball tilt in .the afternoon, her steer the grandstand, races, pace, with There race, foot and bicycle races. Midway attractions will the E. J. Casey shows, ferris wheel, merry-go-round and other amusements will be in operation to add to the fun. W. H. Golding and Thomas Pryde, Huron’s federal and pro­vincial' tively, will open the fair. The new school fair will be an i schools compete fruits, sewing, ing, art representatives respec- attraction, from in farm, flowers, manual ,nature Twenty-foui’ the district .will pets, and writ- products, knitting training, projects, sports and others. These, with the ex­ ception of farm animals and heavier merchandise, will be on display in the Arena. Cattle, horses, sheep Miss Anna May and famed trained horse and will perform in front of The two horse a 2.27 and a 2.20 trot or will both run three heats a $20 0 purse for each will also be a roadster be The Charged With Reckless Driving S. L. Martin, of Crediton, will appeal’ in Exeter police court Tuesday on a charge of reckless driving. The charge followed an accident on highway 4, a half mile south of Hensall when Mar­ tins’s car sideswipped another owned by Harvey Fleet, London, and driven by Robert Ford, of London. Two other RCAF men, in addition to Martin, were in­ jured. The accident happened at 3.45 a.m. Thursday. (The Fleet car was towing a trailer carrying a race horse. The trailer upset in the ditch, but the horse escaped injury. Provincial Constable Helmer Snell, Seaforth, who investigated the accident, said Ford was un­ injured, but 'both cars were ex­ tensively damaged. S. L. Martin received cuts on his chin and five stitches were required to close the gash on his left hand. Thomas Touchette had a bruise on the right knee and a cut lip. Henry Allott was treated for a cut on the back of the head, both knees were bruised and he was generally Geoffrey Ducharme, unin- Hen- and other animals will be shown on the grounds this year as the new animal building is not construc­ ted. The Arena, both rink and gym, will be filled with mer­ chant’s exhibits and classes of smaller goods. The new Commercial Vege­ table, feature sponsored by the Provincial played on tables in the rink. The class improvement grown in our .district and it will include cabbages, turnips, sugar beets, potatoes, carrots and red beets. There are handsome prizes in this class. Some fine merchant’s exhibits will be displayed. Around twen­ ty of the local businessmen are putting out their public f Farrow, Canners, District tion of Woodworking, ware, Huron Lumber Company, Snelgrove Tire and Electric, Jensen & Co., Jack Doerr, Jones and May, George Wright, wells, Andersons, _ckey ’ and R. C. Dinney. Preston Dearing is president of the Exeter Agricultural So­ ciety, A. G. Hicks and ^William Ellerington, first and second vice-presidents. The secretary­ treasurer is Clark Fisher. Hon­ orary directors are B. W. Wil­ liams, W. D. Sanders, Golding, W. II. Coates Thomas Pryde. are on Nelson A. O. Verne sey, E. Harry Coaxes. Mrs. Rufus Kestle Mrs. " ' " “ ~~ Cliff Govt, will be dis- shaken up. the other occupant, was jured. Dr. J. C. Goddard, sail, treated the men. District Residents Win London Fair Prizes Since most of the subscriber? to the Times-Advocate didn’t win any of those fine prizes at they may take fact did. a former living at Ferguson Western Fair, consolation in the two of our readers new Ford went to district resident, now London. Mr. George was a farmer in Usborne Town­ ship and near Elimville before he moved to London about tot' years ago. His wife, the form­ er Huth Reynolds, comes from these parts. Mr. Ferguson lear­ ned of his winnings late Satur­ day night when from barberlng was met by his excited wife neighbor had wakened her tell her of her fortune. Mrs. Reny Ravelie Bond, was electric Hoist, dollar prize. that The he returned at Drumlin and A to the winner refrigerator. Dashwood, won bond for of Grand f of the Stanley l a fifty thirty-first (District L.O.L. Lodges Attend Divine Service (Crediton Correspondent) Service in the United Church Sunday morning was at­ tended by members of the Cre­ diton and district lodges of the by the Woodham company paraded section of the Church L.O.L. Led Band, the through the main town, thence to where they occupied the centre pews. Rev. II. Currie, in charge of the service, delivered a very inspiring and fitting address taking as his subject "Guard­ ing the Ramparts”. The choir contributed two Well rendered selections. Mr. E. Faulder, past master of the local order ex­ pressed appreciation to Rev. Currie, the Choir, and the con­ gregation, to which all L.O.L. members responded by a rising vote. i i is. sponsored for the of vegetables eye. These Traquair’s, James Taylor, Co-operative, ! Agriculture, Beavers wares for the include C. Canadian Exeter Federa- Walker Hard- Bus- Hopper- Ho- directors W. D. W. II. W. H. and following directors. Hodgert, .Easton, The the board ’ of Stanlake, John Elliot. Andy Pineombe, John Morris- j. Green, Harry Beaver, Earl Mitchell and Mrs. Brintnell. Lion S. B. Taylor H as Perfect Attendance A perfect attendance record at the Exeter Lions Club was recognized at a supper meeting Friday evening when Past Pres­ ident S. B. Taylor was presented with a ten-year perfect atten­ dance pin by Deputy District Governor A. newly-elected Sturgis was Lion Tamer Tail Twister carrying out iently. It was honoring the past and A. O. Elliot, Dr. Dunlop, S. B. Taylor, Cowen, Davies cences Absent Dr. ’ ard Gove sized education, Lucan is the Exeter clhl: elded to hold a meeting of the club in Lucan early in October, Arrangements for frolic are coming splendid program arrau, tiring to I* made some being expressed his appreciation, I J. Traquair. The president, H. L. in the chair with Don Wm. their an Hughes and Ellerington duties effic- evening for presidents Reduces Charge to Reckless Driving Collect Over $80 for Navy Sixteen public school canvas­ sers realized $81.60 foi' the Navy League on Saturday. The boys and girls of room seven were under the Exeter convenor, Claude Blowes, principal of the school. The tag sellers were out with theix* blue and white boat aprons in the morning, afternoon and at night. Eric Turnbull, eigh teen-year- old Dashwood youth, was com­ mended by the jury for his straightforward recommended sentence at Wednesday, tice Keillor truck driver sentence for 1 The jury, __„ _____ twenty-five minutes deliberation^ and Fo rmer District Man Pleads Guilty to Fraud Facing four charges of fraud and one of theft in London court Monday, Robert Leroy Wimperis of Byron and formerly of Spruce Grove, pleaded guilty to three charges of fraud, and not guilty to one charge of fraud and the charge of theft. He was remanded until Sep­ tember 22, for sentence on three charges and trial of the remain­ ing two. Wimperis admitted writing worthless checks to the extent of $19.00; one to Charles Ford,-J for $10.00, one of $3.00 to Reg- Highway, and one of $6.00 to Reid Alexander, all of London. Police said at the time the checks were issued ’Wimperis’ bank account held five cents. Wimperis denied defrauding Rae Watson, city sport shop ow­ ner, and theft of a $120.00 com­ bination radio from Reg Palmer, of London. marked beginning of the Sunday James Sun- occupied a fine the au- the gal- car- Rally Services at James St, Church A Rally Day service the School fall program in Street United Church last day morning. Scholars the centre pews with congregation filling out ditorium and part of lery. Promotion exercises were ried out amongst the primary department children which now number over 115. Mrs, Leslie Thomson, Cradle Roll Superin­ tendent presented certificates ,to those who will enter the begin- iiers classes. These new pupils aro Margaret Parsons, Sharon Appleton, Marion Kerslake, Am: McFalls, Sandra Cann, Margaret Hodgson, Ruth Linda Westcott, Distinguished Service Mr. Vernon Heywood recently received a Mentioned Despatch­ es certificate for distinguished service in the army. He was a Warrant Officer 11 (Armament M.S.) in the Royal Canadian Electrical and 1 gineers. Mr. Heywood September 193 9 years. He was Louise Simon, of Victoria B.C., in 1941 and has two children, Vernon and Helen Patricia, is a carpenter by trade. Mechanical joined up and served married story leniency in Middlesex court_ September 15. Jus- MacKay gave the a two months’ jail dangerous driving. after less than tound Turnbull, not guilty of motor manslaughter as charged, but guilty of reckless driving with a recommendation for leni­ ency. The case arose irom a blind corner in McGillivray Township, June 19, when Mrs. Eunice Mor­ ley, of Parkhill, was fatally in­ jured. A car driven by he*? hus­ band, Cyril, going east on the county road, was in collision at Brinsley corner with Turnbull’s empty gravel truck as he drove south of the eleventh concession. Jury foreman, Alex Colvin, after the jury’s deliberation, ad­ dressed the judge, “The jury ad­ mires the straightforward story Turnbull told in the witness box and recommend leniency. We re­ commend a stop sign be erected immediately at that corner”. Hauling- Gravel Eric Turnhull had been haul­ ing gravel for the county. He agreed the corner was one of the most dangerous he knew in the county. The Trevethick Ge­ neral Store, which stands at the intersection, blocked his vision to the east. The accused’s father, Fergus Turnbull, was called to the stand by Frank Donnelly, de­ fense counsel, and, the Grand Bend farmer testified he worked 55 0 acres north of Grand Bend. His son was of great assistance to him and farm help was ex- tremely hard to get. "He’s a good boy,” the father said. "He’s never trouble, and he Sunday. "It’s it his on f | Hockey, Peter Snider, Donald Oke, Douglas Ann McCarter, and Robert Schroeder. , During the promotional exer­ cises while the children were received by tlieii’ new teacher Miss Helen Shapton sang "Open the Gates”. Sixteen members of the Pri­ mary department made the big step to the Junior department. They include Sandra Hamilton, Joan Broderick, Eleanor Jones Pearl Marlatt, Ruth Kleinfeldt. Helen Down, Marilyn Bissett, Marion. Sanders, Jane Farrow, Ruby Parsons, Jack Robertson, Allen Rundle, Paul Coates;-Bil­ ly Pollen, Lynn Statton and I Bob Pooley. These two classes were presented with Bibles by their former teachers, Miss (jar michael and Miss Handford. During his brief remarks Rev Snell stressed tlie fact that the Sunday School was the most important part of the church and spoke highly of the work of the superintendent Mr. Jones Mr. Jones conducted the pro­ motional period with the assis­ tance of Miss . May .Jones, head of the primary a few words to superintendent co-operation in on the work School in the home. Special music for the service was a duet sung by Grant and Jean MacDonald. Two placed church Hilton Sweet, lives in World Wai’ 2. En- in six to He i been in any he always obeys me, goes to church, every extremely Donnelly asserted, jury make a recommendation such as it gave to this young man. He could have gone in the box and colored • his) story, mis­ representing the speed of the truck, and there would have been none to contradict him and he might have been acquitted. But he chose to tell the truth.” The defence counsel mentioned other similar cases, one in which there had been drinking. There had been no drinking in this case. Crown Attorney C. C. Sa­ vage said the accused had no record. The defence's othei’ witness, Edward Sears, local mechanic, employed by A. O. Elliot, who examined Turnbull’s truck after the accident. Photographic evi­ dence, used Tuesday, was a sub­ ject of dispute as Crown Attor­ ney Savage questioned Sears as to how the accident happened. Sears held fast to his contention that the accused’s truck had been struck by the auto driven by Morley. Morley had previous­ ly testified hat the truck had hit his near the left front door. Five New Photos Five new photos were brought into court yesterday aftei’ some had been rejected Tuesday when it was found several prints had been developed from the wrong side of the negative, and showed the cai’ in reverse. Turnbull testified he was driv­ ing at forty-five miles per hour south toward the intersection but took his foot off the gas as he approached what, was he be­ lieved a slight grade and his truck s lo w e d d o w n. As he reached a sign marked "Danger Go Slow” ninety feet from the centre of the intersection ht» thought his speed was about thirty ox’ thfrty-five miles an hour. To his right was the Tre- vethick store which blocked his vision alone? the. road from which the proaching. “I saw fore the seldom,” Mr, "you hear a department. In the parents the asked for their helping to carry of the Sunday Wed 60 Years Mr. and Mrs. John F. Smith marked their sixtieth wedding anniversary or diamond jubilee on Monday, September 20, when all the members of the family gathered to celebrate this happy occasion. A fowl dinner was served at Rether’s Coffee Shop with eighteen guests present in­ cluding Rev. and Mrs. . Dahms. A beautiful bouquet of : and gladioli, sent by the hers of the Ladies’ Aid W.S.W.S. of Zion Church Credi­ ton, of which Mrs. Smith has been a member for over forty years, adorned the end of the dinner table. At the close of the dinner Rev. Dahms proposed a toast to the bride and groom to which Mr. 'Smith very ably re­ plied. During the evening friends and neighbours called to offer their congratulations and felici­ tations. They were the recipients of many lovely gifts, among them a "La-Z-Boy” chair from the family. The honoured couple received many cards, letters and telephone calls of congratula­ tions: also several from Galt. Toronto, Detroit and London, England. Two outstand­ ing telegrams received were from Buckingham Palace by their majesties the King and Queen, and the Lieutenant-Gov­ ernor and Mrs. Lawson. Mr. and Mrs. Smith (whose maiden name was Mary Ann Klutnp) were married in Stephen Township at the home of the bride’s parents. Rev. W. H. Fife performed the ceremony. John Klump and the late Susan Bowman were the ’atten­ dants. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are still residing on their farm two miles north of Crediton with their son Eldon, where Mr. Smith was born. Both Mr. and Mrs. Smith are enjoying fairly good health. The family consists of two sons, William, of Crediton, and Eldon, at home; and four daugh­ ters, Mrs. Clayton Sims (Della), Mrs, Mrs, all of Crediton and Mrs. G. Hil- Hat’d Sparling (Beulah), of Wal­ kerton; also three grandsons. J. V mHins mem- l and 5 telegrams baskets of gladioli were at the front of in memory of Sanders and Sgt. who sacrificed : the L.Cpl Jack their Firemen Sponsor Baby Contest A baby contest will be held in conjunction with the production "Fun For You” which is being produced under the auspices of the Firemen and will be pre­ sented on September 30 and Oc­ tober 1 at the Opera House for the benefit of Child Welfare.. B’s one cent be the winner contests that town talking? The contestants in this clever contest are between the ages of one day and six years and are mer- a vote and who’ll in this newest of has the whole sponsored by the leading chants. , There are prizes, honors, and plenty of fun connected this unusual contest. Everyone can take part. The winners will be presented on the nights of the show. The opening number is called '‘The Children’s Story Hour”. In this scene not only contestants in the baby contest take part but youngsters from the first grades will be on the stage and director, will Me a Story Santa Claus, ing will be and also the The popularity start on Friday, and closes at 4 pan. on Friday, October 1. Watch the vote boxes in the stores sponsoring your favorite contestant and watch the Bulletin Bogard in Southcott Brothers score with along the road other vehicle was ap- the other vehicle impact when I about three truck lengths from the centre of the crossing,” he declared. "I thought the Morley vehicle was the same distance from the centre of the crossing as I was. I wouldn't estimate his speed. I applied hydraulic brakes and swerved to the left'. There was a crash. The front of his oar hit my right front wheel. The truck was struck from the side.” Under cross-examination Turn­ bull said he had not sounded his horn. Justice MacKay was in com­ plete agreement with the jury’s i verdict and commended, it. With I the jury’s recommendation for leniency * the judge was able to I reduce the sentence from the ! three months he was constrain.** ed tq give to two months. be- wasTraquair, Dr. and Ted short reminis- terms in office. Past Presidents •kes, C. V. Pick- Rivers. District Traquair empha- of Lions A. J. Dr. Steiner all gave of their were . Wei H. C A. J. importance A new Lions Club at being 1!W. and ernor the Mr. Mrs. sponsored by and it was de­ Miss Bentley, the. appear as the “Tell I^ady”. Cinderella, and Prince Charm­ in this scene, Quiz Kids, contest September too, will 24, the coming along fine, a having been :ed. Ted Davies, the re­ president, who has moved orest from Exeter, was the recipient of a hand­ blanket, the presentation made by Dr. Steiner. Ted Irvine Finkboiner (Lavina' Gordon Morlock (Alma)information i window It will be for the dally posted each about enter- this tiny tot contact Bill Chambers, telephone ing your child in popularity contest