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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1948-11-04, Page 1< f * i I r Seventy-fifth Year * 4 * i < * ! t i I < t 1 ■ ( ♦ I I t > i ♦ , 4 1 •# r, Lf 9 /I /xJBr JI EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 4, 1948 Single Copy 6 cents New Storage Plant Largest Of It’s Kind The new turnip and vegetable storage plant of the Exeter Rut­ abaga Company is fast nearing completion. In spite of the fact that still the ing plant will have a storage capa­ city of 100,000 Bushels ;of tur­ nips as well as several thousand bushels of other vegetables. The Exeter plant is believed to be the largest storage plant of its kind in Canada and should stimulate a greater interest in the growing of .vegetable crops throughout the district. The building will be equipped with the latest heating device and an automatic temperature control which will be able to change the air every ten minutes. The turnips will be washed and waxed at the plant with up- to-date machinery for handling the vast output. Rutabagas have been in great demand both for the Canadian and American market. With a railway siding already serving the plant this company should be able to meet the market requirements. The turnip crop, however, ac­ cording to R. Gordon Bennett, Clinton, agricultural representa­ tive for Huron, has this season been hit rather * badly by some of the more common pests. The ‘ two more common types ,of dis­ ease which are prevalent are turnip maggot and water core, he said. The turnip maggot has infest­ ed many fields tent of Experts suitable appears lent in in others. Water core alarming extent in many cases. This disease is extremely diffi­ cult to detect while the turnip is growing, yet causes great losses every year. The disease is caused by the deficiency of boron in the soil and is often controlled by spraying or dust­ ing with a boron mixture. The value of spraying at the right time cannot be overemphasized as many fields were sprayed this year but not .soon enough, soon sur- there is considerable work to be done in the interior of building turnips are arriv- in large quantities. This ., some to the ex- 30-3 5 per cent "Injury, as yet have found no cure for this pest but it that some it is more preva- types of soil than is showing to an The best plan is to spray as as there is sufficient leaf face to hold the .material. Bert Muir Dies Suddenly in Exeter w. warehouse foreman at branch of Canadian Limited, passed away Sunday in his room at tral Hotel. Dr. Milner, tended Mr. Muir, stated that his condition had not been too good for the and attributed heart condition, born in Exeter of the late John Muir-and Eliz­ abeth Noble. His father at one time conducted a carding mill which was located on the south bank of the river, pie was unit­ ed in marriage with Margaret Patterson, who predeceased him Surviving is a son Jack, in the Royal Canadian Navy stationed at Halifax. He is expected to arrive here to-day (Wednesday) One brother, Will, is living in the States. Mrs. Makins, Stephen Twp., is a half-sister. The fun­ eral service will be held from the Hopper-Hockey funeral home Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock with interment in the Exeter cemetery. Mr.N.(Bert) ’ Muir, the local Canners, suddenly the Cen- who at- Mr. Muir, stated past few years his death to a Mr. Muir was in 1888 a son Funeral Service Held For Former Resident Funeral services for the late Richard Tapp, a former resi­ dent of Exeter, who died in De­ troit at the home of his daugh­ ter, Mrs. Robt. McGregor, were held Tuesday afternoon from Hopper-Hockey funeral • - - " J. j held the home conducted by Rev. H. Snell. Deceased was in his 9 4th year. Mr. Tapp lived for years at Virden, Man., and retired to Exeter where Mrs. Tapp whose maiden name was Eliza Harri­ son predeceased him a number of years ago. Since ‘then he has made his home with his daugh­ ters. Surviving ate three daugh­ ters, Sask, Clinton; of Detroit Ellis, _ Toronto; Earl, of Monkton of Regina. The pallbearers were Messrs. Fred and Art Ford, An- ___ft:__ Ray Francis, Wilfrbd Shapton and J. Pollard, were Mrs. Pope, of Mrs^ Robt. , Mrs. Robt. ; five sons, of Bradford; drew Hamilton, Attending the Tugeske, Halton, of McGregor, Cleve and Verne, of Art funeral Clove and Ellis Tapp, of Brad­ ford; Verhe, __a,nd Mrs. Earl Tapp and son, of Monkton; Mr and three children, of Clinton Mr. and Mrs. McGregor trolt. of Toronto and Mrs Mr. Halton of De- Hockey Movies to Be Shown The minor hockey kids of this district will meet in the Exeter Arena this Saturday morning and will be treated to a couple of hockey movies, presented by Jack Parks, sports editor of the London Free Press. George Shaw who will be guiding the young puckchasers this season, has made these arrangements, and will get the minor clubs or­ ganized for the coming season. The just Film movies are two new reels released by the National Board. Hand Injured in Accident Roy Couillard, trict resident, met ful accident while car when he ran spring into his hand, the spring remaining in the hand. He was taken to Clinton Hospital where he received medical attention and a number of stitches were required to close the wound. Hensail dis- With a pain­ repairing a a ,b°lt and Complications Follow Fall Mr. Noble Scott is ill in Joseph’s Hospital, London, where he is suffering from the results of a fall sustained at Lucan last week. Mr. Scott was assisting his brother in the shingling of a house when the scaffold on which he was working, broke and he fell to the ground, frac­ turing Several ribs. The follow­ ing day, complications set in and he was taken to the hospital in the Hopper-Hockey ambulance. Assessment of St. Town $1,909,825 The regular meeting of the Municipal Council of the Village of Exeter was held in the Coun­ cil Chambers Monday, Novem­ ber 1 with Reeve Tuckey and Councillors Allison, Caldwell, Cochrane and Sweitzer present. The minutes of the last regu­ lar meeting of October 18 were read and adopted of Councillors Allison. Communications and dealt with as , Clarke, Swahey, MacLean & Ross, re. Debentures. Filed. J. L. Graham & Company, Debentures. Attention of ;Clerk, P.U.C., re. further advance of Debenture proceeds. Filed. Department of Municipal Af­ fairs, re. erection to town. Filed Bell Telephone Company, re. erection of new poles. Filed. Department of Municipal fairs, re. Subsidy. Filed. United Emergency Fund Britain, re. Grant. Filed. St. John’s Ambulance Appeal, re. Grant. Filed. Mr. Alex Alexander, County Assessor and Mr. Eric Carscad­ den, Municipal .Assessor on Council, turned his ment Roll, ported that been very efficient in and had followed the of assessment which is up in •Mr. total and a The total assessment a year ago was $1,049,830 and the total population 19 80. , It was moved and seconded by Councillors Sweitzer and Al­ lison that the Assessment Roll be accepted and that the Court of Revision be set for Monday, November 22, 194 8. Time: 8 p.m. Place: Town Hall, Exeter. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Allison and Coch­ rane that the Clerk prepare a Notice to Ratepayers explaining new plan of Assessment. (Notice appears on page 4.) Drainage difficulties in front of Owen .Atkinson’s property were reported. It was agreed that the Municipality bear 50% of the cost of extending drain from erty to below Creamery outlet. It was moved and seconded by Caldwell signs be in front Allison’sThe following accounts were read and ordered paid on the motion of Councillors Sweitzer and Cochrane: Provincial Treas­ urer, Validation Fees $295.00; Exeter P.U.C., advance Ventures 10,'00 0.00; Bros., gal and Huron Lumber cement 4.50; of Canada, Tax Relief Time labour labour labour All motions journment on Councillor Allison. „ C. V. Pickard, Clerk on the motion Caldwell and were read follows: , re. Af- for waited Mr. Carscadden re­ completed Assess- Mr. Alexander re­ Mr. Carscadden had his work new plan being set the County. .Carscadden reported a assessment of $1,909,825 total population of 2364. Norman Heaman’s prop- Cochrane and “No Parking” Councillors that placed on Sanders St. ■of entrance to Wm. garage. on De­ Mather 15.01; 5 ,bags oil, truck Company, Receiver General Deduction 20.60. November relief 48,00 sheet 50.00; 42.23 29.34. Gerald Cornish. Samuel Grainger Arthur Baynes, Were carried. Ad- tne motion of Hensail Team Installs ii i GATHERED AT RANDOM from the several hundred mas­ queraders at the Hallowe’en party Friday evening in the Exeter Arena were the above, reading from left to right: Carol Sutherland, Caroline Simmons, Bobby Higgins, Shir­ ley Genttner, Glen Shipman, and Ruth Ann Finch. Poppy Day This Saturday The local Branch Canadian Legion is making annual Poppy Day the people of this community on November 6th. The ,Poppy Fund is now a recognized insti­ tution wherever the Canadian Legion exists in Canada and it serves a two-fold very great merit, which is raised by distribution of the poppy—the symbol —-ist used entirely to relieve un­ usual distress among War Vet­ erans of all the Empire Wars, and the the pies Legion, steps in and provides relief A why chase National Day .of Sorrowing, Nov­ ember 11th to display in homes offices and everywhere that men and women live, work or con­ gregate, and to also .wear a poppy on Poppy Day, Saturday, November 6tli, is that all Vet- craft Wreaths and Poppies sold by the Canadian- Legion are manufactured in Vetcraft Shops throughout Canada solely by partially disabled and handi­ capped veterans, men and wo­ men, who urgently require earn­ ings in addition to their meagre pensions for their sustenance. By purchasing a Vetcraft wreath, citizens can find much satisfaction in knowing that they are helping these handi- to obtain a they would on account of of .the its appeal to I Exeter IOOF Officers D.D.G.M. Bro. Earl Campbell and his installing officers from Hensall visited Exeter Lodge No. 67, I.O.O.F., Tuesday evening of last week and installed the offi­ cers for the coming year. The D.D.G.M. and his officers spoke briefly. A vote of thanks was moved by Clark Fisher and W. W. Taman. Following the in­ stallation, lunch was served. The newly installed officers are Jr. P.G., A, J. Hamilton; N.G., E. L. Gibson; V.G., Garnet Johns; Rec. Sec., E, A. Howald; Fim Sec., C. W. Snell; Treas., W. C. Allison; War., Arnold Cann; Con., Gerald- McFalls; I. G., William Chambers; O.G., J. F. Kernick; R.S.N.G., A. G, Hicks; L.S.N.G., Clinton Sweet; R.S.V.G., O. Atkinson; L.S.V.G., Donald Dearing; R.S.S., William Webster; L.S.S., Robert Belling; Chap., W. J. Smith. The installing team comprised D.D.G.M. Earl Campbell; D.D.G. War. Norman Jones, D.D.G. Sec. W. R. Dougall, D.D.G. Treasurer George Glenn, D.D.G.I.G. P. Mc­ Naughton, D.D.G. Marshall P. Campbell, D.D.G. Chaplain Stan­ ley Love, D.D.G. Fin. Sec., McArthur. Colorful Costumes, Gay Tp ■ i purpose of The money the sale and wreath and ■of sacrifice their families This is where Poppy Fund, raised through sale of wreaths and pop- by the local branch of the for the situation. highly important reason every citizen should pur- a wreath long before out capped veterans livelihood which otherwise lack their special disabilities. This two-fold appeal will find a ready response in the hearts and minds of the people of this community, which has ways been ready to make the way easier for those of its citi­ zens who served country and empire in the empire We commend it to your pathetic consideration, hope that you will generously and thus hold the torch flung to you by those who did not come back. al- wars, sym- in the respond help to (Receives Word of Death Mr. G. A. Hawkins received word Tuesday of the death of his brother-in-law, Mr. Ollie Becker, of New Hamburg, who passed away following an illness that lasted about six years, is survived by his widow, former resident of Exeter; son Robert, at home and daughter, Mrs. A. J. Taylor, London. He survived by his bereaved (nee Hazel Browning) a one one of Red Cross News , Red Cross Packing will held on Friday, November at the Canadian Legion Rooms at 2 p.m. Executive meeting to be held prior to packing. be 12 Reduced Hydro Quota for Exeter Our hydro quota for the Village of Exeter is again reduced by 7%, which means a reduction of 1,000 kilowatt hours per day, or a saving by every consumer of about 1 % kilowatt hours per day in order to avoid cut-offs. Power duced total hours Therefore; tive but to reduce consumption or suffer the inconvenience of power interruptions. If this is. necessary, cut-offs will start at 6:30 p.m. The length of cut Will indicate the success or failure Of our saving endeavour. If a does not occur by 6:35 p.m,, cut will be made that day. PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION, EXETER •companies have now re- the of per delivery power by a 30 million kilowatt week to the H.E.P.C. we have no alterna- cut no Suffers Fractured Skull Nine year old Donald Peter­ son, of R.R. 3, Dashwood, suf­ fered a fractured skull on Sat­ urday when a car driven by his father, F. Peterson, was in col­ lision w’itli a Huron County road grader, operated by George Clarke, of Dashwood. The mis­ hap occurred on the county road three miles south .of Dash­ wood, at the Peterson farm. A younger brother suffered facial cuts. Authorities at St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, where Donald was taken by Hoffman’s ambu­ lance, termed the boy’s condi­ tion ‘satisfactory’ Sunday night Injured After Collision with Car Mr. Edward Treble, aged 79, suffered injuries to his chest and was bruised and shaken up shortly* after six o’clock Satur­ day evening when he collided with a car on James Street. Mr. Treble was just leaving James St. United church and was crossing the road as a car driven by Del 'Charron rounded the corner. According to Mr. Charron Mr. Treble stopped and then became confused and start­ed to run with the result that j he ran into the side of the car I and was thrown to the ground and rendered unconscious. | Dr. Dunlop was called and ; Mr. Treble was removed to St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, in an ambulance. As both of the Exe­ ter .ambulances were unavail- j able Mr. Bonthron's ambulance; for the Herd Sire from Hensall was, called. Fortunately, Mr. Treble’s in-1 aged $443; the top price being juries were not serious and he' returned to his home Tuesday. Holds S uccessful Sid of the Hereford Auction A very successful sale Hereford cattle was held at farm of Warren Brock on Octo­ ber 29 with buyers coming from all over Western Ontario. It ■was a beautiful day, the cattle were in A-l shape and the bidding was keen. The bulls averaged $433.75; the top-price of $480 being paid by John Delaney, of Seaforth, A- 2 j “Ringwood Ddmitone.” The females aver- Exeter’s Population Increased Exeter now boasts of a popu­ lation of 2,364 according to re­ turns made by the Assessor, Mr. Eric Carscadden. This is an in­ crease of 384 over last year. The number of births during 1947 was ’97 and the number of deaths 21. There are 146 dogs owned in the municipality. Exeter Accepts Challenge Of Sarnia Bowling Club Anderson’s Printing Service bringing up a bowling team from Sarnia this Saturday night to challenge a local entry at 8 p.m. Harry Holtzman will be organiz­ ing ''the team from Exeter to take on the Sarnia rivals. Oscar Anderson, head of the firm and one of the members of the team, was born and raised in Exeter. CTA Upheld at is John H unkin Dies Saturday in 67th Year Mr. John Hunkin, a life-long resident of this .community, passed away Saturday at his home in Exeter in his 67th year. Mr. Hunkin was a cement con­ tractor and as such was widely known throughout the district. He had been ailing for several months. ' He was born in Usborne and was twice married, his first wife being Elmink Oann, who prede­ ceased him in 1931. Surviving besides His widow, the former Mrs. Heywood, are three daugh­ ters, Mrs.‘Dewis'Davey, of Cred- iton.; Mrs.. John Bean, of Brantford and Mrs. Creely, of Toronto; also one brother, Ai­ red Hunkin, of Usborne, and two sisters, Mrs. Amos Darling, of Exeter, and Mrs. John Selves, of Usborne. One son, was killed during the world war. The funeral was held from the Hopper-Hockey home with Rev, ficiating. Messrs. Horney, Arthur, Jos. Smith and Norman McDonald. i Elmer, second Monday funeral H. J. Snell of- The pallbearers were Wm. Passmore, Wm. Chas. Allison, Graham Convention in Elimville The 3 8 th annual convention of the District Religious Educa­ tion Council which includes the Sunday Schools throughout the district will ,be held at Elimville Friday with sessions both after­ noon and evening. Supper will be served by the Elimville ladies. In addition to local clergy Rev. F. Faist, of Milver­ ton, will be present. $5 75 for “Greta Domino” paid by Arthur Lemon & Sons, of Balaclava, who also took three other females. Lome Becking, of Formosa, paid $510 each for two other outstanding cows. Robert Hern, of 'Granton, took a cow and calf at $5 0 0. Alex Hor­ nick, of Tillway, and Nelson Webster, of Glamis, each paid $45'0 for females. H. R. Lockyer of Malton, bought three heifer calves which averaged $250. The Grade Holstein cows sold at the close average $265, top price being $310. the Consider Setting up District Hospital Board A meeting of representatives from the municipal councils of the Townships of Stephen and Usborne, and Hensall and Exe­ ter met in the Council Cham­ bers, Exeter, to consider the advisability of setting Hospital Board with a view to the establishment of a hospital in Exeter when the time is op­ portune. The meeting was spon­ sored by a committee from the Exeter Lions Club. The forma-, tion of a hospital board is the first step to the setting up of ,a foundation fund for a hospital. It was pointed out that grants are available from the Dominion and Provincial parliaments as well as the County Council and already a move has been made to start a sinking fund. Reeve B. W. Tuckey was chaiman of the meeting and C. S. Mac- Naughton was appointed secre­ tary. It was decided to meet the various councils and arrange for a future meeting. up a The Times-Advocate requests all advertising copy to be in' by Monday noon at the latest. SPECIAL ADVISER TO RT. HON. CLAXTON —Central Press Canadian Major-General F. F. (Fighting Frank) Worthington of Vancouver, one of Canada’s outstanding soldiers who has been given the job of co-ordinating the dominion’s civilian defence planning as special ad­ viser to Rt. Hon. Brooke Claxton, minister of national defence, is photo­ graphed hero with Mr, Claxton. „ U. L:': : . •' The Huron County Temper­ ance Federation meeting in Ontario Street United Church, Clinton, on Monday adopted a resolution recommending to the Government in power; “that ali members of the Legislature absolutely free to vote in proposed law that affects moral and social welfare of people without be any the our fear of being read out of the party or with­ out censure of any their leaders; that this resolution be premier of Ontario, of the Opposition and the lead­ er of other parties in the Legis­ lature. Liquor Blamed In Accidents Another concerned alarm at the increase in auto­ mobile .accidents. It was claimed the Government’s policy of li­ quor control is very much un­ controlled when- the record shows that over half of all traf­ fic accident fatalities are due to drinking. The Federation seeks amendments to the crim­ inal for those found fluence of liquor sarily intoxicated, and of a motor car. Campbell, with N. T. , as secretary and N. kind from a copy of sent to the the leader resolution adopted the Federation’s code for stiffer penalties under the in- but not neces- in charge J. H. presided, Goderich, Moulton, field representative of the district brought greetings from the Ontario Temperance Federation. Endorse After various vention per cent. C. M. Robertson, God­ erich, suggested the appointing of someone to interview the new police magistrate and crown attorney in regards to the enforcement of the act. A public speaking contest was a feature of the evening service Ted Howell, Goderich, won the silver cup, with Betty .Medley, Goderich, ’ second. Mr. A. G. Hewitt, youth secretary, pre­ sented the cup to lie a perman­ ent possession, which . went to School of the winner for annual competition, was presented by the president, J. H. Campbell. Dr. _ ~ guest speaker stated the liquor issue ‘. social problems and squarely faced. Belgrave, .Anderson, C.T.A. hearing reports from municipalities the con- endorsed the'C.T.A. 100 The shield, the Sunday C.L. is one ■Cowan, Hamilton, of the greatest must be Haskett Motors App ointed Dealers Clayton Haskett, of Lucan, has been appointed district agent by General Motors for the Pontiac and Buick cars. Mr. Haskett, a native of Lucan, has been three years in the garage business and for five years pre­ vious he served with the R.C.A. F. All employees of the garage are veterans prises Exeter agency The district com- Hensall, Zurich Dashwood. The formerly held by Snell Bros. & Co., divided according to Motors Co. will and Oldsmobile. Lucan and was has been General Bros. & Chevrolet Exeter and policy. Snel’ handle the Ghosts, witches, clowns, ho­ boes and hundreds of other cos­ tumes were represented at the Hallowe’en masquerade party sponsored by the Exeter Lions club and held in the ■ arena Friday evening week. The youngsters assembled in front of the Library and headed by the Exeter band paraded to the arena and swarmed into the building creating a lively scene of fun, color and noise. The judging of the costumes which was a stupendous task took up the first part of the evening. Joseph B. Creech was master of ceremonies and with the din and th© noise was .just able to make himself heard as he announced the events. The y" the arena tickets for Tayl-or was handed out supervision masqueraders rosy apple, while A. J. Sweitzer dispensed fourteen cases of chocolate milk, each case con­ taining twenty-four bottles. Following the judging of the costumes and seated on .the floor the merry-makers became quiet while an interesting film was shown on the Lions’ movie projector. The Lions committee in charge was Reg. Beavers, Jack Pryde and Jos. B. Creech assist­ ed by others. The judges were Mrs. E. Bell, Mrs. Geo. Bury and ^liss Stella Southcott. The prize winners were: Clown: Judith Ann Tennent, Peter Frayne, Jack Robertson. Ghost: Fred Hunter, Peter Wright, Donny Welsh. National: Jimmy Market, Marilyn Skinner, Trudy Pickard. Hoboes: Mary Ford, Kevin Delbridge, Barbara Brintnell. Fancy: Nancy Boyle, Roxanne Beavers, Elsie and Harold Bush. Nursey: Margie Harvey, Shir­ ley Wurm, Wayne Bowen. Cowboy: Lloyd Fogelburg, Shirley Harness, Fraser Wil­ liams. Negroes: Patsy Kerslake, .Max Learn, Ronny Crawford. Witches: Beverley Linden­ field, Sandra Walper, Carol Sutherland. Pirates: Wayne Lome Snell. Indians: Carolyn Bobby Higgins, Alvin Children under Webster, Ruth Diane Delbridge. Boy as girl: Gary Noseworthy Donald Taylor, Teddy Smith. Girl as boy: Judy Snelgrove, Jane Harness, Joan Thompson. Animals and birds: Marilyn Tuckey, Tommy Ellerington, Sandra Snider. Bride Horner Carman Kerral, on Kes tie. Unclassified: Lynn Rumball, ver, Shirley Shipman. party Exeter of last youngsters on entering were handed three refreshments. S. B. a busy man as he hot dogs, Under the. of H. L. Sturgis the received a red, Hockey, Simmons, Campbell, six: Carol Ann Finch, and groom: Marion and Shirley Anderson, McKeral and Judy Mc- Helen Kestle and Shar- Paul Gilman, Patsy Ann Bea- Genttner, Glenn Robert Higgins Dies After Lengthy Illness There passed away at his home in Exeter on Sunday even­ ing, Robert Higgins in his 74th ‘ year, after a long illness. Born in Exeter he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Higgins. In 19'01 he was united in marriage to Mary ton, of Hensail, and a farm south east of a few years. From family moved to Hensail, where Mr. Higgins conducted a pro­ duce business for a number of years, retiring on account of ill health. While in Hensall he served on the village council for four years and as reeve for five years. He took an active inter­ est in politics and was a former auditor for Huron county. He was a member of the United Church. Ten years ago he moved to Exeter. Surviving are his widow, five daughters, JVirs. A. J. Sweitzer (Viola), Exeter; Mrs. Bertram North (Flora), Woodstock, Mrs. Leslie Knight (Irma), Kitchen­ er; Mrs. Orval Beavers (Ger­ trude), and Mrs. Albert Bowen (Alice), Exeter; and three sons, Harold, William and Raymond, all of Exeter; two brothers, Elijah, of Toronto, and Thomas, of Roseburg, Oregon; also four­ teen grandchildren.The ' - -- - the home three Mahoney officiating, bearers were Messrs, Beavers, Jones, i Caldwell Interment Cemetery, the funeral ham, Brussels, Wroxeter, Bel­ grave, Clinton, Hensail, tmndon, Toronto, A. Humes- resided on Exeter for there the funeral was held from Hopper-Hockey funeral Wednesday afternoon at o’clock with Rev. H. J. The pall- B " Prydo, Lawson Frank in the G W. F. J. H. John Taylor, _ Exeter attending Tllos. W. and .was Relatives were from Wing*