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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1949-03-31, Page 1Seventy-sixth Year >Mr. Single Copy 6 cents and war EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 31, 1949 S Royal Canadian Air Force Celebrates Silver Jubilee The Royal Canadian Air Force pauses, on April 1, to note the silver jubilee, and to look back over twenty-five years -of accom­ plishments in peace that have helped to gain recog­ nition for Canada around the globe. A tiny force of somewhat ovey 300 when created on April 1, 1924, the R.C.A.F, flew its air­ craft, flimsy by ' today’s stan­ dards, the length and breadth of 'Canada, much of its work of a civilian nature, aimed at develop­ ing the North and aiding flying in general, Through the grim depression years its members struggled to maintain for Cana­ da the nucleus of an air defence, should the need arise. Then, in World War II, the R.C.A.F, grew to a force of 215,000, playing a major share in the air battle against the enemy. Its twenty - fifth anniversary "finds the R.C.A.F, working hard to build itself up to a highly- trained, compact force, capable of providing immediate inter­ ceptor air defence of Canada, and able to expand rapidly for more general operations. Even before the R.C.A.F. as such was created Canada’s young men had won their spurs, hav­ ing served by the thousands in World War I, flying with the Royal Flying Corps, and with the Royal Naval Air Service, which amalgamated in 1918 as the Royal Air Force. A Canadian Air Force came Into being in 1920, as a non­ permanent, non-professional body undei' the Air Board formed the year before. Then, in 19 24, a permanent Air Force—the Royal Canadian Air Force’—was creat­ ed. With the introduction Of the British Commonwealth A i r Training Plan in Canada, Huron County became particularly air- minded. With the training school <at Port Albert, the radar school at Clinton, and'the R.C.A.F. sta­ tion at Centralia, young men from ail parts of the Common­ wealth came to Huron to receive their training. The personnel required to operate these stations has great­ ly augmented the population of the county and created a hous­ ing situation none too satisfac­ tory to the members of the Air Force. However, as far as Cen­ tralia is concerned, steps are now -being taken to correct this situation and a new community project is now under Way, At Centralia, the occasions is being celebrated with an anni­ versary dinner in the airmen’s mess, followed by a dance. A number of the merchants of Exeter salute the Air For-ce on this occasion iby sponsoring some advertising in these columns. There is also a complete history of the Centralia Station on eleven, page Red Cross Campaign Anyone who has not , given and wishes to do so, there is time yet; make your contribution to the Bank of Montreal, oi' to the treasurer, W. J. Pybus, Box 5, Exeter, The work of mercy never ceases. ♦ ’ Presentation Made To Mr,z Mrs. R. Kestle Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Kestle were honoured at a gathering of the community in the Hurondale SchooLon Mrs, Earl dress to made t h beautiful Kestle ... .. . _______ _ and thanks to all. Following is the address—* Dear Leia and Rufus— We your neighbors and friends have gathered here .this evening with you and we take this op­ portunity of expressing our ap­ preciation of youi’ interest in this, community. You have given freely of your time and talents with a devotion we can never forget. We wish you to accept this gift from us, and with it our warmest regard and heart­ iest wishes fox’ the future. May its use remind you of the as­ sociations formed in this com­ munity. —Signed on behalf of this munity. Thursday of last week, Mitchell read the ad- them. Mr. Ben Case e presentation of a tri-light lamp. expressed appreciation Last Member Of Pioneer Family Dies Following an Illness of several m o n t h s, Miss Evelyn Huston passed away Thursday of last week at her home on Main St. Miss Huston was a daughter of the late Henry and Mrs. Huston. She was horn here and her pass­ ing removes the last of the Hus­ ton family in Exeter. One bro­ ther, Mervin, resides at Ash­ croft, B.C., and visited here a short time ago. Miss Huston for a number of years was organist and choir leader of Main Street United Church where her father fol* years was superintendent of the Sunday school and a prominent official of the church. She was active tn Red Cross work and other community enterprises* She acted at times as assistant to the librarian at the public lib­ rary, Mr* Huston being one of those mainly instrumental in se­ curing a Carnegie Library for Exeter. For years the Huston family epent their summers -at Grand Bend with the late J. G. Jones and William May established camp services at that popular resort which were the forerunners of the present outdoor services held’ during the summer months, The death of Miss Huston Wks the last of three sisters to pass away within the past ten and a half months. Miss Lillian Huston and Miss Winnifred Huston hav­ ing predeceased her. Mrs. Harper C. Rivers (Marjorie) passed away in September, 1946, Miss Ann Marie Rivers, niece of the deceased, is the only surviving member of the Huston family in this community,* The private funeral service was held from the Hopper-Hoc­ key funeral home Saturday after­ noon conducted by Rev. H. J. Mahoney. The pall-bearers were Messrs, F. W. May, G, A, Haw­ kins, R. K Creech, T, O. Sotith- cott, W, CL Pearce and F. 'For­ rester. Interment was in the Exeter Cemetery. and Mr. Huston, along com­ Tor­ an d Town Topics Mrs. Delight Gordon, of onto, is visiting with Mr. Mrs. T. O. Southcott. Mr. and iMrs. R- R. King and family, of Goderich, spent Sat­ urday with Mrs. Rose Russell. Mr. and Mrs. Eric Campbell, of Belmont, spent .the week-end with (Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Campbell. Mr.. Austin Dilling, .of London, visited, pn Sunday with Mr. E. M. Quance. Mr. S. G. N. J., visited father, Mr. the week-end. Mrs. Edward Coombs is able to be out again, after being confined to her home for two weeks, with the flu. Ml*, and Mrs, Donald Barr and family, of Sarnia, and Mr. and Mrs. George Clark and family, of Thedford, visited with Mr. and Mrs. William Sweitzer, Sun­ day, Mr. Walter Herbert, of Belle­ ville, Mich., is spending a few days visiting with friends in this community. Mr. Herbert is an Exeter Old Boy who left here for the States, forty-two years ago, Mr, Jutson Corbett, who visit­ ed with Triebner Corbett, left for Tuesday Corbett celebrated her birthday March 29. Mrs. John Hunkin has return­ ed home ifrom Victoria Hospital, London, where she has been re­ ceiving treatment. •Mr. Charles Christie, who has been ill at the home’of his .son Eli, In London, has been moved to the home of his daughter, Mrs. William Thompson, of Us­ borne. Mrs. Rebecca Stewart is quite ill at the home of Mn E. Stone. Mr. Frank Gunning has been confined to his .bed, but is im­ proving. Mr. J, H. Jones is convalesc­ ing at his home, .He k able to be up for a short time each day, Sanders, of Leonia, at the home of his S. M. Sanders, over Elderly Stephen Farmers Beaten, Tied And Robbed Finches Building Of Motel Mr, Ed Hunter - Duvar h a S. completed the erection of a motel, comprising four cabins, OP the property purchased just south of Exeter on the highway, He is now completing the cement foundation for the new garage and service station 'being erected on the property, RITUAL OiF THE JEWEL was bestowed upon eight members of the Beta Sigma Phi at a banquet in the home economics department of the. high school last week, These\mem- bers were Mrs. Jack Doeriq Elsie Gaiser, Mrs, Graham Mason, Geraldine-Prout, Mrs.. Art Gaiser, Mrs. Gordon Baynliani, Mrs. Eugene Beaver and Marie Melville. Mrs. W. M. Mel­ ville was the caterer, Members attending the ceremony were photographed by Jack Doerr. They are: (Top row) Mrs. Harry Parsons, Mrs. Lou Bailey, Mrs. Robert Dinney? Mrs. James Morley, Margaret Sangster, Mary Goodwin, Norma Wilson^ Edith. Hunter, Mrs. Ed­ win Miller, Irene Beaupre; (middle row) Airs. Art Whilsmith, Ruth Hess, Marion Bxssett, Mrs. Ray McCurdy/ Mrs. Art Cann, Irene Sweet, Anna Brock, Mrs. Glen Bonnallies, Airs. Fred Alay (sponsor), Alargaret Afelville (president) ; (bottom row) Elsie Gaiser, Airs. Jack Doerr, Mrs. Art Gaiser, Mrs. Graham Alason, Geraldine Prout, Marie Afelville, Mrs. Gor­ don Baynhara, Mrs. Eugene Beaver. Over Fifteen Tons Scrap Paper Collected The Boy Scouts and Cubs, of town, collected over fifteen tons of scrap paper in their drive last Saturday, Five of ,tlie merchants of town donated their pick-up trucks and with the enthusiasm of the Cubs and Scouts, made a quick job of gathering up the material. The public gave splen­ did co-operation in tieing up the bundles and having them placed conveniently at the curb. Two of Tuckey’s Transport trucks were required to truck the paper to London. The weight of the paper was 30,8ltd pounds and the gross returns were $123.24, from the $123.24, which will be deducted trucking charges. Huronia Choir Retires From Hockey D. M. “Dave” Pinkney, of Stratford, has announced his re­ tirement from organized hockey after twenty-five years of con­ tinuous participation as coach, manager, .promoter and sponsor of Stratford teams, during which time he had gained a wide rep­ utation as a sportsman. Mrs. Alex Buchanan ‘Mrs. Alex Buchanan, 89,a lifelong resident of the district, died at her home in Hensail, Saturday. She was born in Tuck­ ersmith Township and had lived in Hensall thirty-four years. She was an active member of the United 'Church and W.M.S. Surviving are one son, John D. Buchanan, London Life Insur­ ance Company, London; two daughters, Miss Mary Buchanan, superintendent Soldiers Hospital, Orillia; Mrs. ;George Armstrong, Hay Township; and three step­ children, Samuel, Alberta; Wil­ liam, and Miss Margaret Buch­ anan, Hensall; two brothers, John Fairburn, Winnipeg; (Walt- er, Hensall; three sisters, Mrs. Robert Dalrymple, Clinton; Mrs. Edwin ‘McTaggart, Crystal City, Manitoba; -and Mrs. James Moir, Snowflake, Manitoba. Funeral services were held at her late residence Monday after­ noon by Rev. R.A. Brook. Inter­ ment was in Hensall Union Cem etery. Exemplify First Degree About .thirty-five m embers from Union Lodge, A.F. & A.M., London, motored to Exeter Thursday evening of last week and exemplified the work of the first degree in Lebanon Forest Lodge, Mr. Bert Bailey, a past master, initiated his brother Ralph, of town, into the myster­ ies oT the order -and afterwards presented him with a bible. Nine of the Exeter brethern, recently raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason, received their master mason address being Langford. A served, at- the. Real Estate Changes Mr. Mose Beckler has disposed of his 150 acre farm, third con­ cession of .Usborne, to 'Mr. Wil­ liam Rowcliffe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Rowcliffe. Mr. Beck­ ler is holding an auction sale ,of his effects. The deal was put through by C. V. Pickard, real­ tor. , Mr. Austin Dilling, of London, lias .purchased the property Richard Quaxxce at Elimville. V. Pickard was the realtor. ofiC. aprons, the a.pron given by Rev, Mr. flight lunch was ■dsPSP'; Car Ignites*, Brigade Called The fire brigade was called out last Thursday afternoon when an automobile caught fire at the corner of Carling and Sanders Streets, two 'blocks away from the fire hall. Fire started under the hood, supposedly from a short circuit in the ignition system. Dense smoke poured from the machine,- The fire was brought under control, but not before serious damage was done to the engine. Mrs. R. Armstrong Mr. and.. Mi’s. Andrew Snel- grove and two daughters were called to St.' Thomas Sunday ow- ing'to the death of Mrs. Snel- grove's mother, Mrs. Rachael Hamilton Armstrong, aged 79, who passed away in the Mem­ orial Hospital. She had been a resident of St. Thomas for forty- five years. Her husband was an employee of the Here Marquette Railway prior to his death three years ago. Surviving are two Mrs. Margaret Down, . Snelgrove; John, at home, and Toi'onto; also three Mr. and Mrs. L —a. and Mr* and Mi’s. Matt Monday and Tuesday, his home in London, evening. Mrs. Matt Doug j It Pays To Advertise The white rosary that was advertised as lost in the Times* Advocate turned in found on Buswell’s last week has been at the office. It was the street and- left at store. Kurnjoinus Class Has Concert For Aged Twenty members of the Kum* joinus Class of Main Street Unit* ed Church motored to the Coun­ ty Home at Clirtton to present a concert for the enjoyment of the aged folk; Mrt Benson Tuckey, president of the class, acted as chairman. The program consisted of two vocal duets by Harold and Ger­ ald Skinner, two novelty num* bets In old-fashioned costumes by Mrs. Earl Russell and ’Mr. L. McKnight, a sacred duet Jby Mbs- dames N» Hockey and A. J* Sweitzer, two piano accbrdlan solos -by Rev. H. J. Mahoney, who also acompanied the other artists. The numbers Were inter* spersed with several moving pic­ ture reels projected by Earl RUS* Sell, „ At the conclusion of the gro­ gram, treats were given to the inmates. Mr, B. Jacobs extended the appreciation of the superin­ tendent tor the most enjoyable evening. WOODHAM Mrs. Edgar Rodd spent a few days last week with her daugh­ ter, Miss Fern Rodd, of London. Mr. and Mrs. Mortis Webb and family visited on Tuesday of last week with Mr. and Mrs. Eight Webb of Grand Bend. Miss Winnie Gray spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Gray, of Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs. ,Glenn Lambert, of Melbourne, visited on Sunday With Mrs. J. Jaques. Shirley Mills, of eighth line spent the week-end with Marilyn Brine. Quite a number pf the young people atexided the Perth Pres­ bytery Young People’s Amateur Variety Night in Mitchell United Church on Friday .evening. Mr. Ken Mills received first prize in the instrumental group. Mr. John Sawyer, of St, Thomas is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. W. Jj. swltzer. Mr. Harry Webber, Miss Helen Webber, Miss Ordeil McAllister visited on Sunday with Mrs. Sam Hanna, of Seaforth. Marilyn Brine celebrated her ninth birthday on Friday and had Shirley Mills, Grace Doupe. Shirley Rundle, Betty Hern, Mildred Cowdrey, Marlon Mc­ Naughton and Helen Shamblaw as guests at her birthday patty. Ronnie Chaten celebrated his eleventh birthday on Friday and had Donnie Brine, Billy Spence. Ross and Reg. Mo Curdy, Cecil Thomson* Harold Berry and Ronnie shamblaw as guests at his birthday natty. The regular Y.P.u. meeting Was held on Sunday evening in the church, with twenty-two present, The meeting was In charge pf the Citizenship Com­ mittee, Winnie Gray and Merle Hazelwood. W/C \V« C. VAN CAMP and the personnel of the Centralia Air­ port are this week celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force. t>£st. Mrs. John O’Brien Funeral servlves were held at 2:00 pan, Saturday for Mrs. John O’Brien, Klrkton, Whose death occurred on Thursday. A service was held at the L. A. Ball funeral chapel, $t, Marys, with Rev. Canon James Kirkton, officiating. The funeral was largely attended. The pall-bear­ ers were John Williams, Charles Paul, Reginald Paul, William Blackler, M. Malloy and William Elliott. Interment was in ton Anglican cemetery, Kirk- Brintnell - Weber A quiet wedding took place at the James Street United Church parsonage Saturday .afternoon, when Miss Dorothy Marie Web­ er, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Weber, of Stephen township, was united in mar* riage with Mr. Frank Ross Brintnell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin J. Brintnell, of town, with Rev. H. ,J. Snell officiating. The attendants were Miss Etta May Brintnell sister of the groom, and Mr, Jack Weber, brother of the bride. lied Cross packing day wilt he on Friday, April 8, at 1:30 p.tn. In the Canadian Legion rooms, Exeter. ago. daughters, who. at home, and Mrs. two sons, Frank, in great-grandchildren and eight grandchildren, including Frank, Jr., of the R.C.A.F., Centralia. The funeral took place Wednes­ day afternoon conducted by Rev. E. J. Roulston. Interment was in Elmdale Memorial Park Ceme­ tery. Wilbert Doupe The funeral of Wilbert Doupe, whose death occurred suddenly at Kirkton on Friday in his forty-ninth year, was held Sat­ urday afternoon with interment in the Kirkton Cenetery. The services were held from the L. A. Ball funeral chapel, St. Marys, with Rev, Homer Dean officiating. The tuner a t was largely attended by friends and relatives from St. Marys and the Kirkton district. The pall bear­ ers were Fred and Switzer, Orlo and Coupland, Wesley Doupe John H. Brown. Clarence Lawrence and KIRKTON Mr. and Mrs. ^Clayton Hanna, of London, were guests with Mr. and Mrs. Lome Marshall Wednesday evening. This was a birthday celebration of Mrs. Hanna and When Jean this district they had many such Celebrations. Mrs. Archie Robinson enter­ tained quite a number of village ladies Monday and Tuesday afternoon following her fiftieth wedding anniversary. After the bride showed her many gifts of Howers and cards, the afternoon was spent with euchre. Dainty refreshments were served In­ cluding the bride’s cake. Quite a number in^this dist­ rict are busy with maple syrup, but, with the recent warm spell and very litis frost in the bush­ es the-farmers are not expecting a big run this year.Mt. and Mrs, Edwin Tufts, of London, spent the .week-end with /Mrs. Truman Tufts. Mr, Armstrong, of near Exe­ ter, has accepted a position .with Mr. R. ’ Humphreys and son, as a truck driver.At the close of the Church Sunday School; Sunday morning, a short missionary program was held, with Marilyn. Marshall giving a missionary reading, and Marlene Stone a solo* accompan­ ied by her mother, Mrs. Laverne Stone. Mrs. Lome, March 23. was a resident of Places Third Th® Huronia “Choir was placed third in competition with four choirs at the Stratford Musical Festival Thursday evening last week. In a test piece the Exeter choir .carried off top honors, but' did not do so well in the second number. The choir is under the direction of Mrs. Harold Sturgis. With the assistance of two boy cornetists from London, the choii’ is putting on a concert in the James St. United Church Friday evening. In a report -of the Stratford Festival the Stratford .Beacon- Herald says: The four male choirs listed for the concluding competition of the evening brought a rousing finish to the program. They were first-rate choirs and the audience enjoyed their work to the full. Not in years has the Festival brought together so many male choirs of such high standard* Dr. Wiseman felt that they were ing, _ _ .. ____ “But there is a lot to .be done yet,’’ ' - get to the real heights that male voice choirs caxi reach.” Empha­ sizing that the participation in a Festival was >much more im­ portant than the marks obtained, he reminded the singers that the real winner at a Festival is often the one who gets the least marks, and does something to improve. The test piece was “Sing Me a Cliantey" (Wellesley), which gave the basses a chance at good solid “Yo Heave Ho” singing. Then each choir had chosen a contrasting piece. * No. 1, Huronia Male Choir ■Exeter, singing “Passing By” (Purcell)—‘“Lusty opening, very good tone, a little too syllabic. Some words rather curious— must watch vowels. Big crescen­ do on last page very well done* In them own choice song, the good tone disappeared, became thia. A plioir of great possibilit­ ies; must work for beauty ,of tone and line.”—'Marks 85 and Sb, total 165. No, 2, .Stratford Male Chorus, singing “Were. You There When They Crucified My Lord?”— “At the opening phrase, second basses were not unanimous. There was a good climax and a good effort, but the choir must work to get a good tone, in the second piece, it was a new choir, a different choir altogether. There Was sincerity ahd a lovely tone. The solo voice has beaut­ iful word touches, sensitive phrasing and deeply devotional spirit. The last chord was beaut­ ifully shaded.” —Marks S3 and 88, total 171. No. 3, London Male Choir, singing “The Wanderer” (Elgar) —“Good start, hot always un­ animous. Second basses might get better blend of tone. General quality of tone was pretty, and balance was good. The crescendo on the last page was very well done, in the second piece, good toile again, fine chording, care­ fully thought-out interpretation, but I felt it was a mistaken in­ terpretation?’—Marks 85 and 83, total ,168. No. Imperial Male Chorus, Sarnia, singing “Passing By” (Purcell)—*”Chorus well tuned, Well chorded, full luSty tone. Second basses could get a round­ er tone, in second piece, tone was a little thin. There were some breaks. First tenors oc­ casionally reached up to notes. Fine climax?’—Marks 83 add 81, total 164. Two elderly farmers living lir Stephen Township, about six miles west of Exeter on the Huron sideroad, were robbed, of $550,00 after the men had. been bound and the house ransacked Tuesday evening, The men are William and Jonah Kessel), The former is eighty-five years of age and the latter eighty, Jonah,, who tried to stop the men, was severely beaten up and was admitted to St. Joseph’s Hospital, suffering from a badly swollen eye, injury to the left ear, a cut on the lip and two broken ribs. William was also injured in the scuffle but not sufficiently to require hospi­ talization. Three men appeared at the door pf the farm home and asked fox* a pail of water, They were admitted by William Kessell. One of the men was carrying a shotgun and the other a rifle. They demanded money and when. Jonah resisted them a struggle ensued. The two men were bound and the home ransacked. The robbers left the house and returned the second time. The money was found in the kitchen cupboard. It was several hours before William was able to release his bonds and he then freed his brother. The two men made their way to the home of Jos, Wilds about a half-mile distant and County Constable John Fer­ guson was notified. Dr. Dunlop was called and had Jonah re­ moved to the hospital. Constable Ferguson is being assisted in the investigation by County Constable W. L. Gard­ ner. A good description has been secured of the men and several articles have been sent for fingerprint investigation. all good choirs in the mak- with very good material. he warned, “before they Harold Peter Harold Peter, a highly esteem­ ed resident of Atwood, and well known in this community, died at his home Tuesday morning, in his seventy-first year, following an illness of three years’ durat­ ion. Born in Cornwall, England, on. December 7, 1878, he pame to Canada with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Samuel Peter, while a young child. .The (family resided at Walkerton and Woodham, and finally settled on a farm on the eighth concession of Elma town­ ship. Mr. Peter until ten years ago when he and Mrs. Peter retired to Atjyood. Mrs. Peter was the former Eva Hicks, of Exeter, and their mar­ riage took place forty years ago. Mr. Peter is survived by his wife; one son, Stanley, near London; four .grandchildren; one brother, William Peter, Gode­ rich; one sister, Mrs. John Long­ mire, Goderich. Mr. Joseph May, of Exeter, is a brother-in-law and Mrs. Leary, of Munro, a sister-in-law. The deceased was a member of Atwood United Church. The funeral will be held on Thursday with a service at 2:00 pan. in the United Church. Rev. G.T. Simpson will officiate. Interment will be in Elma Centre cemetery. resided there DASHWOOD Mrs. Wesley England and. Miss Beatrice Graybiel accompanied by their brother, Mr. Wilber Graybiel, of Woodstock, attend­ ed the funeral of their uncle Mr* Niel Ferguson, of Bay .Chy Mich, ovex’ the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. Mervyn Tiernan and Mrs. W. Wolfe, .spent a few days in Toronto last week, Mrs. T. Hopcroft has returned after spending a few weeks In Woodbridge, Mr. Everett Haist has return­ ed after spending a few .weeks with his daughter in Wakaw, Sask. Mrs, Lloyd Rader, who recent* ly underwent an operation in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London* has relumed home. Mr. ahd Mrs. Clayton Wild* long and Mona and Mr. Reith Wlldfong and friend Miss Gladys ■Colwiil, of London, spent the ■week-end in town, also attending the fiftieth wedding annivers­ ary of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wildtong. Sanmel Wein Samuel Wein, erly of Clinton, on Wednesday, vlving is a brother, Herbert, of Detroit. The funeral yras held from the T. H. Hoffman funeral home on Friday. Burial took place in Cteditoh Cemetery. Rev* L. Higenell officiated. Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary We extend congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wildfong, of Dashwood, on their .fiftieth wedding anniversary on March 29. They were pleasantly snr* prised at their home by the members of the family when a gift was presented to them and a dainty lunch was served, A bouquet of flowers was placed at the .church altar on Sunday in the\r honour, t sixty-five, form- died in London March 23. Snr-