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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1948-11-11, Page 1Seventy-fifth Year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 11, 1048 Single Copy 6 cents Housing Project Started At Centralia Air School A new community is about to spring up on property adjoining- the Royal Canadian Air Force Flying Training School, Centra­ lia. It is the start of a project that in the years to come will put this community in tihe forefront as far 'as the train­ ing and housing of airport personnel is concerned. Already the runways at Centralia have been increased to a mile in length. Construc­ tion of the addition to the run­ ways has 'been in progress for weeks and has just been com­ pleted. The new runways will be able to take care of the largest jet planes now in use. There is a report that these jet planes will Ibe on the station within the next tew days. Work of re-surfacing the main road into the station has also been completed. With the completion of the runways workmen have now commenced the erection of fifty new houses that will be used for the personnel of the Station, The contractors are Hall, Clarke and Francis, of New Liskard. By the way the editoi1 of the Times-Advocate had the pleas­ ure of a trip through the Hall, Clarke and Francis plant along with representatives of the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association which visited New Liskard this summer. It is a plant of tremendous output of prefabricated homes. The erection of fifty new homes is but the beginning of what may ultimately amount to two hundred or more homes. It is now the accepted policy of the Dominion government to provide adequate housing ac­ commodation for the Airforce personnel and this action will no doubt tend to stimulate en­ listment in this popular branch of the armed forces. Mr. Roderick B. Anderson, of Torono, is the consulting engineer for the sewers, roads and waterworks system in con­ nection with the new homes. Tenders are now being called for this part of the work. Surveying for the new homes has already been com­ pleted 'by Mr. S. W. Archibald, of London. The work of remov­ ing the topsoil commenced on Monday and the work of exca­ vating will be started on Thurs­ day. So Far ... So Good , , . The weather for the past w'eek has been ideal. There have been a few light showers. Har­ vesting of sugai’ beets, turnips, etc. has so far been under near perfect weather conditions. There have been little frosts so fai’ this season, Fined in Court for False Representation An Exeter young .lady appear­ ed before Magistrate D. E. Holmes, of Goderich, in court at Exeter Tuesday morning charged by the Unemployment Insurance Commission with false representation. Miss Agnes Cutting was charged that in 19 48 over a period of five weeks she collected $38.75 from the Unemployment Insurance Com­ mission while at the same time she was fully employed, work­ ing eight hours a day. Mr. W. D. Muirhead, from the legal division of the .Unemployment Insurance Commission was pres­ ent and prosecuted the case. Miss Cutting pleaded guilty to the charge and was fined $15.00 and costs or two weeks- impris­ onment in default of payment and she was required to pay back to the Unemployment Commission the sum of $38.75. Glen Sellers, of Bluevale, ap­ peared in court charged with careless driving on the highway north of Exeter and was fined $5.00 and costs. Jos. L. Costell, R.R. 2, Hen­ sail, was charged with driving a tractor 'on the highway at dusk without lights. He paid a fine of $5.00 and costs. Lad Seriously Injured in Fall Murray Dietrich, six-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Diet- rich of Stephen Township, is cri­ tically ill in the Children's War Memorial Hospital, London, suf­ fering from the result of a fall Tuesday afternoon. Murray was playing on a pile of lumber when he fell, injuring the ab­ domen. Dr. Milner was called and. the lad was rushed to the hospital where he underwent an opera­ tion and it was found he was suffering from hemorrhage and a complete rupture of the kid­ ney. His condition is serious. Large Crowds Attend James St. A congregation that almost filled the large auditorium of James St. United .Church was present Sunday morning to greet its former pastor, Rev. A. B. Irwin, of Sarnia, for the anni­ versary .services. Mr. Irwin con­ ducted both morning and eve­ ning services and at the close of the evening service a social hour was spent in the school parlor. Special music was provided iby the choir, under the leadership of Mr. Lawrence Wein, The an­ them in .the morning was “O Praise the Mighty God”, with Miss Irene Beaupre singing the obbligato. The evening anthem was “'Praise the Lord O My Soul” Assisting the choir was Mrs: R. P. Robbins, of Crediton, who sang two numbers at each service. She has an excellent voice with clear enunciation and her numbers were much en­ joyed. Accompanying Mr. Wein on the organ for the singing of the hymns was Mr. Gordon Koch on the piano. Several magnificent baskets of flowers adorned the pulpit. One beautiful basket in memory of Lawrence Dunn;, who died November 6, 19 47, was placed by the family. Another was in memory of the late Rd. Tapp and several baskets were in memory of the late Mrs. (Dr.) Fletcher, whom, the speaker stated, had served the congrega­ tion faithfully and well. . ' Mr. Irwin took for his morn­ ing subject “Our Spiritual Mother.” His text was taken from Galatians 4:26 “Jerusalem which is above, is free, which is the mother of us all.” Some words call up a flood of mein- ories in our minds. Certain names unroll a pagentry . of history. There is something about the word Jerusalem that thrills us through and through. It expresses the undying faith of those whose hearts are set upon the love of God. Every­ thing that Jerusalem meant to the Jew has found itself into the blood of our race. History, religion, home are all gathered up in the name Jerusalem. In this troublesome world we re­ quire a new sense of the living God in our midst. There is an instinct in the soul of everyone for this God. Then there is the craving for the fellowship of a beloved com­ munity. In religion there is a necessity of standing with oth­ ers as we stand face to face with the destiny of eternity. Where- ever you have the nucleus of a church you have a fellowship bonded together for the promo­ tion of the church of God. In the word Jerusalem we find implanted our hope of im­ mortality. We have an intuition that when death conies, it will not destroy our conviction that death does not -end all.. Death only changes our mortality into immortality in that eternal land ■of rest.At the evening service Mr. Irwin spoke on “Gifts and Gra­ titude” the text being “For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required..” One of the surprising things is that people who have the least reason to be grateful are the most grateful of all. Every life can find some ground for grati­ tude. A gift that has in it no element of work or sacrifice is no gift at all.At a social gathering in the school room following the ser­ vice a short program was given. Mr. Lawrence Wein led in the singing of a couple Of hymns. Miss Helen Shapton sang a solo and Miss Frances Taylor played an instrumental solo. Both Mr. and Mrs. Irwin spoke briefly of their pleasant associations with Exeter. Members of the W.A. served a light lunch. J. M. Southcott presided. The pastor, Rev. H. J. Snell, was at Sarnia, conducting Sun­ day school anniversary services for Mr. Irwin in Devine Street United Church. HOCKEY WAS THE TOPIC of conversation as this picture was taken last Saturday morning- when the youthful puck­ chasers of town met in the Arena to see several thrilling sports reels shown by the Free Press. Above, from left to right, are Jack Park, sports editor of the Free Press, Pat Hennessey and Don Wells, of town, and George Shaw and daughter. Besides looking after the Intermediate entry this season, George intends to lend a hand with the minor groups. —-Staff Photo B. W. Tuckey Gets Soft D rin k Fra nchise B. W. Tuckey, in partnership with Les Morris of Sarnia, who conducts a bottling works in that city, has taken over the franchise for Kist beverages for this district. The district goes as far north as Wingham and Tees- water. During the past summer Mr. Tuckey has been distributor for Vernor’s ginger ale and is _now taking over the larger ven­ ture. For the present the bottling will be done at Sarnia, but Mr. Tuckey is now looking for a building where the bottling can be done in Exeter. In the mean­ time the Ellerington barn on Senior Street has been se­ cured for storage. A canvas has been made of the district, taking an inventory of the stock on hand and the empties prior to making the transfer. Exeter Has First Union Experience Exeter has had its first ex­ perience with organized labor. On July 5 of this year, Local 28 6, Cannery Workers of Cana­ da, affiliated with the American Federation of Labor, obtained its charter. Failing to accord with some of the union activities of Mr. Dick Howard, president of the local union, the Exeter branch of Canadian Canners released him from their employment. Mr. George L. Fenwick, consilliation officer of the Department of Labor, Toronto, visited in Exe­ ter and 'an 'amicable settlement was reached and Mr. Howard was re-employed with payment for lost time. One of the provisions of Canada’s new labor code stipu­ lates that it is an infraction of the law to “refuse to employ or ■to continue to employ any per­ son, or otherwise discriminate against any person in regard to employment or any term or con­ dition of employment because the person is a member of a trade union”. Car Crashes Cow While travelling east on No. 83 Highway Saturday evening shortly after eight o’clock Mr. Arthur Baker, of Stephen, ran into a cow that was crossing the road from north to south. The cow was owned by Roy Morenz, R.R. 2, Dashwood. Damage to 'the car was estimat­ ed at $75.00. Mrs. Baker was in the front seat with her hus­ band but fortunately neither war injured. Prominent Successful Oyster Supper An oyster supper, sponsored by the Ladies’ Guild and Wo­ men’s Auxiliary of Trivitt Me­ morial Church, was held in the Parish Hall Tuesday evening and was well attended. A new front is being added to the Chainway store in town. Horse Bolts, Driver Injured George Gram, aged Hensall resident narrowly escaped seri­ ous injuries when the horse drawing his light delivery wa­ gon was frightened by a train passing over a local crossing, bolted throwing .the driver to the pavement. He suffered min­ or bruises in the mishap, Total Blackouts Hit Exeter This Week Residents of Exeter finished their evening meal Monday evening by lamp or candle light when the threatened shut-off of hydro power came into effect at 6.30 p.m. and remained off for half an hour. This was the second blackout during the present hydro shor­ tage. These hydro interruptions will continue as long as Exeter exceeds its present quota for power. The length of the inter­ ruption will depend to what extent the power quota is ex­ ceeded and may vary from time to time. Cut-offs will start at 6.30 p.m. and if the cut-offs do not start at that time there will be no cut-off for that day. New Industry in (Dashwood Mr. W. E. Reid has opened a- new bean packaging plant in the former hotel' * in Dashwood. He has installed a machine that will pick out the black beans and is the only one around here. He employs a number of ladies and men. Mr. H. J. Kellerman is in charge and Mr. Stewart Wolfe is electrical engineer. Undergoes Operation Mr. Raymond Heywood, of El­ mira, recently underwent an operation for appendicitis at Victoria Hospital, London, from which he is recuperating nicely. His mother, Mrs. Gordon Hey­ wood, was down to see him last Thursday. Arena Packed For Lions’ Rodeo Show The Rodeo Circus in the Exe­ ter Arena Monday evening drew a crowd that packed this large auditorium and the audience re­ peatedly applauded the many thrilling acts put on by the performers. There was trick and fancy riding and novelty acts on fine ponies. .Clowns and mules added fun to the occa­ sion. A troupe of dogs perform­ ed some very fine tricks. The rodeo was sponsored by the Exeter Lions Club and the pro­ ceeds will be used for sending parcels to Britain. 'Celebrate Birthdays Congratulations are extended to Mrs. S. J. Hogarth, who on Monday, November 15, will ob­ serve her eighty-fifth birthday. Incidentally, the birthday of her daughter, Mrs. Carter, falls on the same date. Mrs. John W. Taylor, a for­ mer resident of Exeter, now liv­ ing with her daughter, Mrs. England of Stratford, will on Saturday of this week observe her ninety-fourth (birthday. Mrs. Taylor’s many friends here will extend congratulations. Catches Hand in Grinder Mrs. Bert Wren, of Usborne, had the misfortune to have her hand caught in the electric grin­ der at the barn while performing chores, necessitating the amputa­ tion of one finger. The injured member was am­ putated at Victoria Hospital, in London. Dr. F. J. Milner of Exe­ ter attended. Dies from Injuries Alexander Neeb, a prominent farmer of Stephen Township and a candidate for warden of Huron County, died Saturday evening in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Lon­ don, from complications arising from injuries he received in an accident on October 25. Coroner Dr. A. R. Rutledge, after a post mortem examina­ tion, released the body for bu­ rial and stated he doubted if an inquest would be held. The body was brought to the T. Harry Hoffman Funeral Home at Dash­ wood, where the funeral service was held Tuesday afternoon, Mr, Neeb, with his son, Har­ vey, was returning to their home in a wagon about 6:30 p.m., af­ ter plowing on an adjacent farm. The wagon was struck from be­ hind by a truck, driven by Glen Deichert of Zurich, and Mr. Neeb, who is seventy-one years of age, was thrown out and suf­ fered lacerations of the face and scalp and a fractured ankle. He was attended by Dr. .Ferguson of Dashwood and removed to Lon­ don in an ambulance, Mr. Neeb was a native of Ste­ phen Township and for many years was active in public life. He served both as a councillor’ and reeve and at one time was warden of the county. 1-Ie was a Conservative in politics and in 1926 was the party standard- bearer in South Huron for the Ontario Legislature (being de­ feated by W. G. Medd, Proges- sive). In. 1932 Mr. Neeb was appointed registrar of deeds for the county, a position he held for several years. Mr. Neeb was a member of one of the pioneer families of Stephen Township, his grand­ father having moved to the township from Waterloo County. Mr. Neeb’s wife died in 1940. He is survived by seven daugh­ ters and three sons. Daughters are Mrs. Samuel Thompson, Kip­ pen; Mrs. Charles Allison, Exe­ ter; Miss Esther, Zurich; Mrs. Albert Pierce, Toronto; Mrs. William McAdam and Mrs. Mil­ ton McAdam, Zurich and Miss Mildred, London. Sons are Syd­ ney, Harvey and Ward, all at home. In addition, he is survived by one brother, Henry, of Zu­ rich. The pallbearers were Harvey Pfaff, W. Thompson, Syd Neeb, Ward Neeb, Milton McAdams, W. McAdams. The floral tributes were beautiful. Two solos were sung by T. Harry Hoffman, “God’s Way Is the Best Way”, a favorite song of Mr. Neeb, and “Sunset”. ■Rev. H. Getz officiated and in­ terment was in Crediton Ceme­ tery. Grand Bend Operator Fined $40 and Costs The reserved decision in the case of Edward Odbert, of Stratford, one of four operators at Grand Bend charged with a breach of the Lord’s Day Act, was recently handed down by Magistrate Holmes. Odbert was fined $40 and costs the maxi­ mum penalty under the act. Odbert was charged with carry­ ing on a roller skating rink con­ trary to the provisions of the Lord’s Day Act. He appeared in court here on October 21. The first conviction was reg­ istered by Magistrate Holmes against John H. Lauman, of Kitchener, on October 27. Lau­ man was fined $12 on three charges and costs, with a total fine of $40.00. HE WAS RIGHT ALL THE TIME —-Central Press Canadian Before the presidential elections in the U.S., it seemed to many ob­ servers that Harry Truman was the only one confident that Truman would bo re-elected. But here he is ready for another term behind the White House eecutive dock. Berries in November! A well laden berry branch was brought into the Times-Advocate Tuesday from the garden of Mrs, Lydia Sweitzer, of town. It contained a half dozen large ripe raspberries with more than two dozen berries in various stages of growth, also some blossom. Picking berries in No­ vember is a rarity. Kids to Have Outdoor Rink Exeter is to have an outdoor skating rink to provide for more hockey and more skating for the youth of the community. With hockey a major issue at the Exe- ter Arena during the winter, it was found that in the past there was not sufficient time to allot to the midgets and juveniles to follow their favorite winter pas­ time and, at the same time, do justice to those who delight in skating. At the Lions Club supper meeting on Friday evening, the matter of an open-air rink was brought up by Dr. H. H. Cowen and received the hearty support of the club. A member of the Exeter Legion suggested that the organization would lend sympathetic support. Lion “Jake” Sweitzer offered valuable assis­ tance in the matter of a dress­ ing room and fencing of the en­ closure. A resolution was unani­ mously passed that the Lions Club, in co-operation with the Exeter Legion, provide an out­ door rink for the coming winter. The 'Community Betterment Committee, comprising W. H. Pollen, A.. Snelgrove .and T. Pryde, was empowered to nego­ tiate with the Legion and to make the necessary arrange­ ments to secure a spot adjoining the Arena and have the water­ works extended and a light pro­ vided; also to make the neces­ sary arrangements for caretak­ ing. Lion Reg Beavers reported a successful Hallowe’en party and thanked those who assisted. Lion Elmer D. Bell reported the recent joint meeting with re­ presentatives from the adjoining municipalities regarding a new hospital. He pointed out that the purpose was not to build a hos­ pital in the near future 'but to set up a Hospital Trust for the purpose of establishing a sink­ ing fund in preparation for when the time is ripe to go ahead with such a project. Lion R. N. Creech suggested that the work of distribution of Christmas seals was well undei way. Parcels for Britain will again be sponsored by the club and Sandy Elliot was added to the Patriotic Committee, headed by J. Henry. Lion E, S. Steiner reported a visit to the Lucan club, which is well away to an enthusiastic start. Representatives were ap­ pointed to visit the Lucan club at its next meeting. The name of Jack Doerr was proposed as a new member for the club and was unanimously accepted. Lion Les Morris, vice-president of the Sarnia Lions Club, was a guest at the meeting and in co­ operation with Lion B. W. Tuc­ key, who is taking over the dist­ rict distribution of Kist beve­ rages, presented each of the members with a bottle of pop. Sp ecial Services on Remembrance Day To-day (Thursday) Exeter is observing a civic holiday to cherish the memory of the brave sons who gave their lives for freedom in the two Great Wars. A public memorial ser­ vice is being held at James St. United Church at 10.45 a.m. at which representatives of the R.C.A.F. at Centralia and m e m hers of the Canadian Legion will assemble in a body. Local clergy will have charge of the service. Padre W. M. Williams, of Centralia, will be the special speaker. The pub­ lic is invited to attend this service and to fittingly observe the day in Remembrance. Tributes to Mrs. Fletcher In each pulpit of the various churches on Sunday were beau­ tiful floral displays in loving tribute to the memory of the late Mrs. (Dr.) Fletcher. Returns from Hospital Mr. J. A, Traquair, who un­ derwent an operation in Victoria Hospital, London, returned ■home Sunday and is recuperat­ ing nicely. One Airmen Killed, Four in Car In a serious motor accident which happened early on Friday morning last, one man was killed and four were hospitalized suf­ fering serious injuries. It was shortly after midnight when five airmen from Centralia were motoring south when the driver of the car lost control and the car took to the ditch. The car struck a turn-in at -a farmer’s gate and turned ovei* a couple of times, One of the oc­ cupants landed in a field of Mr. Charles Oronyn. Dr. Milner rendered first aid and three ambulances were called, two from Exetei’ and one from the airport. Three of the men -were removed to Westmin­ ster Hospital. LAC Joseph Iza- dore Noel Potvin, aged twenty- six, formerly of Ottawa, died in the Hopper - Hockey ambulance while enroute. The injured were LAC Tho­ mas Joseph Higgins, aged twen­ ty-three^ formerly of Dublin, Ireland, driver of the car, with a possible fractured skull. The latest report states that he is still unconscious but showing some signs of improvement. Cpl. William Frank Baker, aged twenty-four, formerly of Toronto, suffered head injuries. He is a married man, his wife living at Clandeboye. He is pro­ gressing favorably. AC1 Richard Malcolm Doher­ ty, aged twenty-two, whose home is in Vancouver, suffered head injuries. He is recovering nicely. LAC Kenneth Lane, aged twenty, married .and living at Centralia, was slightly injured and was admitted to the Cen­ tralia station hospital. The body of LAC Potvin was- brought to the Hopper - Hockey funeral parlors and a service Monday morning was held in the chapel at the Centralia airport, before being forwarded to Otta­ wa. Provincial Constables Robert White, of Middlesex, and John Ferguson, of Exeter, investigat­ ed Exeter Mourns Loss of Esteemed Resident Exeter this week mourns the loss of an esteemed resident in the person of Mrs. Fletcher, beloved wife of Dr. M, C. Fletcher, who passed away in Victoria Hospital, London, Wed­ nesday of last week. On August 7 Mrs. Fletcher was suddenly stricken and admitted to hospit­ al. After twelve weeks , during which time she was given every medical attention, pneumonia developed which caused her death. Mrs. Fletcher’s maiden name was Emma Lillian Nightingale. She was born at Wallaceburg and graduated as a nurse from Victoria Hospital in 1925. In August, 1927, she was united in marriage with Dr. Fletcher and came to Exeter as a bride. Dur­ ing the war years she was active in Red Cross work and the blood donors clinics. She was vice-president of the Woman’s Association of James St. United Church and keenly interested in everything pertaining to the welfare of church and commun­ ity. 'Possessing a happy and amiable disposition she was be­ loved by all who knew her and the community was ever consid­ erate of her welfare during her long illness. Surviving besides her hus­ band is one daughter, Mary, at home, one sister, Mrs. Nors­ worthy, of Chatham, and two brothers, Mr. Frank Nightingale of Wallaceburg, and Mr. Harry Nightingale, of Vancouver. The funeral, private, was held from her late, residence, Victoria Street, Friday afternoon con­ ducted by Rev. H. J. Snell. Mrs. Thos. Coates sang ‘Going Home’ accompanied by Mr. Lawrence Wein. Emblematic of the esteem in which Mrs. Fletcher was held and sympathy for the bereaved were the magnificent floral tributes. The bearers were Messrs. J. H. Jones, F. A. May, W. H. Pollen, H. C. Rivers, Ulric Snell and Dr. Steiner. Interment was in Exeter Ceme­ tery. Among those from a distance attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Norsworthy, of Chat­ ham; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nightingale, of Wallaceburg; Dr. and Mrs. Marwood Fletcher, of Strathroy; Mr. and Mrs, Angus Oke, Mr. and Mrs. A. Fletcher, of London; Miss Mamie Fletcher, of Detroit; Dr, and Mrs. Busby, Dr. and Mrs, Aitkin, Mr. and Mrs. Thos, Sanderson, of London. Recovering’ from Pneumonia Mrs. Lanra Harvey has 'been ill with pneumonia but is at present recuperating nicely. Mr. and Mrs. William Amy, of Bur* ford, visited with her over the week-end.