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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1949-06-09, Page 1Seventy-sixth Year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 9, 1949 Single Copy 6 cents Planes Will Spell "“R.C.A.F** In Sky Barnaul and Bailey has com­ petition! The Air Force show at Cent­ ralia1 this Saturday promises to be quite an attraction. Every­ thing from fireworks to jet air-, craft manoeuvres and sail plane flying is scheduled on the pro­ gram. Air Force Day marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the RCAF. Forty Harvards from the .station will spell out the letters “R.CA.F”. for something new in formation flying. The Harvard pilots have been practising the -stunt, similar to one put on by the United States Air Force for Gen. Lucius Clay when t h American miliary governor left Germany. Al Pow, former RCAF pilot’, will put on a demonstration of sail plane flying. Pow set a new record for distance gliding about two weeks ago when he sailed from London to Brantford. Two Harvards in formation will perform air aerobatics; par­ achute dropping and parachute jumping will .be demonstrated; Expediters and - - • manoeuvre over the station, 'One of the biggest attractions, if it gets here, will be the F86- the American jet aircraft which will be built in Canada starting in September. The British Vam­ pire which thrilled thousands at ■the airport last year, will per­ form over the station. Shows for the kids, equipment displays, , baseball games, fire­ works are other attractions. Bert Niosi and his orchestra, one of Canada’s top bands, will .play for the dance at night. Dakotas will Newson Takes atcolorful ceremony Centralia, Wing C. Van .Camp 3 handed over station to Wing F. N. Newson Over Centralia In a RCAF Station, Commander W. DFC on June command of the Commander W. DSO DFC. In his farewell address to the men under his command the .de­ parting commanding officer spoke of the changes which had taken place in the RCAF in the year he shad been at Centralia. “During this time,” he said, “there has been an increase in pay, a new ration scale, many promotions and many new hous­ ing projects started. These changes have made life in the RCAF compatible with the high standard required in ;tlie service.” In speaking o f Centralia h e pointed out that one half the flying done today in the RCAF is done at Centralia. “Centralia is the busiest airport in Canada,” he said, and thanked the airmen for their excellent cooperation in keeping the aircraft flying. Wing Commander Van Camp now takes up the position of Senior Personnel Staff Officer at North West Air .Command Headquarters, Edmonton. The new Commanding Officer, Wing Commander W. F. N. New­ son DSO DFC, joined .the RCAF in 1939 aftei’ graduating from the Royal Military College at Kingston. After posts in Canada • became station RCAF Station shire, one of the ROAF’s bomber bases. Later he commanded the famous Canadian Pathfinder squadron. On return to Canada he commanded the RCAF station at Lachine. In 1946 he .was Senior Member Canadian Wai; Crime trials held in Germany. His most recent appointment has been Air Cadet .Liaison Officer at Air Force Headquarters, Ot­ tawa. holding various and overseas he commander at Leeming, York- spotlight when Prime Minister ancl Mrs. St. LaurentSCHOOL CHILDREN were in the visited Exeter Friday afternoon. The picture shows Mrs. St. Laurent shaking hands with Barbara Tuckey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Tuckey. From left to right: Reeve A. J. Sweitzer, Barbara, Mrs. Sweitzer, Mrs. St. Laurent, Marilyn Hicks (daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Hicks), and the prime minister. Marilyn presented a bouquet of flowers to the prime minister’s wife. 0 —Jack Doerr, Exeter W. W. Taman Sells Business A partnership was completed last week and a long established business in Exeter will change hands at the beginning of next month. W. W. Taman, who has been in the gents’ furnishings business in Exeter for the past forty-eight years has sold out to Len McKnight and Norm Wal- per, two local men, and in future the firm will be known as the Tip-Top Style Shop. Mr. Taman will enjoy a well earned rest. Over a long period of years Mr. Ta m an has maintained steady customers and can num­ ber a few who have been getting their clothes from him evei’ .since he has been in business. A number of Exeter “old boys” still have their clothes made here and forwarded to them. In addition to his business Mr. Taman at one time was an ar­ dent bowler and helped to bring many a trophy to Exeter. He has also been greatly interested in both the Masonic and Odd­ fellow lodges. The new firm intends making some some new lines to the present stock. Car Rams Side Of Diesel; No Injuries The south bound CNR diesel engine had to be replaced last Wednesday when a model A Ford struck its side as it was crossing highway 83 at Exeter. Robert Jackson, R.R. 1 Hen­ sail, was driving west when he hit the engine of the afternoon passenger train. The air pump on the diesel was put out of order and other damage was in­ flicted. Three wheels of ‘ the car, the engine .and fenders were wrecked. No injuries were sus­ tained. / CNR replaced the engine to /take the train to London. It was an hour and a half late. The gated. accident will be investi- Gwenne th JonesMiss omitted last week from the of Western University. She Ceived her B.A. degree. M r s. Frank Whilsmith sailed on May 27 from Montreal on the Empress of Canada for England where she will visit with friends and relatives. She is also plan­ ning to visit Ireland and Scot­ land. alterations and will add; aucl °I ^ay.lorand Mr. and Mrs. Ted Pooley visited in Sarnia, Sunday, with Mr. and Mrs. Grant Taylor. Lays Corner Stone The ceremony of laying the Celebrate Silver Wedding cornerstone at the new District High School Wednesday after­ noon attracted a large crowd of spectators. Dr. Harvey Cowen, chairman of the Board acted as chairman. Short addresses were given by Thomas Pryde, M.L.A., and inspector Gray. R. N. Creech laid the corner stone. Next week a full account of the ceremony will be published. was list re- ■Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Moir enter­ tained relatives from St. Cath­ erines, London, and Exeter at a dinner Sunday evening, the oc­ casion being their silver wedding anniversary. They were the re^ cipients of several lovely pieces of silver. Mr. and Mrs. , Jack Moir of Detroit were unable to attend owing to the illness of Mrs. Moir. Friends Help Immigrant Family After Fire Destroys Farm Home People of this district have taken a homeless Dutch family their hearts after fire ravaged their home last Saturday. Many people have donated and furniture, and helped in other ways to immigrants. Furniture, bedding, and funds Greeted By Bands, Crowds k a “r*rrime Minister lours Lounty Fire Threatens Home Quick action by neighbours saved considerable damage to the home of’ Mr. Ernest Davis, Wednesday morning. Fire start­ ed from an electric hotplate and before it smoke was spotted by Mrs. Joe Follick, a neighbour. The alarm was given by Mrs, K. C. Bridges and the fire bri­ gade rushed to the scene, In the meantime, Wes Lamport threw a pail of water on the blaze and firemen finished the job. Damage was done to the partition be­ hind the stove. .got far underway, R. E. Russell New Lions President At the Exeter Lions Club sup­ per meeting Friday evening of last week a new slate of officers was elected for the coming year. R. E. Russell will succeed H. L. Sturgis as president of the club; first vice-president, C. S. Mac- Naughton; second vice-president, E. R. Hopper; third vice-presi­ dent, A. J. Sweitzer; secretary­ treasurer, James P. Bowey; Lion tame r, Norman Walper; tail twister, K. Hockey; pianist, G. C. Koch; directors for one year, W. G. Seldon, W. G. Cochrane; for two years, J. Pryde, J.B. Creech. The club went on record as favouring a new Canadian flag as sponsored by the Canadian Legion of Montreal. After much discussion the club decided £o have the bi­cycles of the’ school children taped, including those school area surrounding Exeter. A ‘‘ladies’ night” is being ar­ranged which will Wind up the meetings foi’ the summer season. of the Rev. Weir Speaks At Anniversary Amidst a background of multi­ colored flowers and the sweet melody of canaries, the members of Main Street Sunday School celebrated - - services on McKnight, ducted the sisting the Gordon Weir, of Centralia. Mrs. T. H. Fletcher sang two solos, “This is My. Task” and “Bless This House”. The Junior .choir rendered two anthems, the first unaccompanied, “To Knights in the Days of Old,” the second, “Eternal Light, Shine . on My Way”, with the descant by Margaret Willard, Connie Ost- land and Patsy Tuckey. The Primary Department sang tw0 numbers, a chorus and a quartette composed of Shirley Merkley, taking the solo, Marie Parkinson, Margaret Mahoney and, Jocelyn Howey. Rev. Weil’ chose for his eve­ ning subject “The Reward of the Teacher”. The choir sang an anthem “Abide with Me”. Mr. and sang their anniversary Sunday last. Mr. L. superintendent, con- morning service, as- guest speaker, Rev. Mr. Mrs. Symons, of Clinton, two duets. Len Hopkins Plays V At Bend Third Year For the third successive year Leu Hopkins, a St. Thomas boy who climbed to the top in music, brought his popular Chateau Laurjer orchestra to Grand Bend last Saturday night. The band played soft, sweet music that was enjoyable for dancing and entertainingly plea­ sant for those who just went to hear the band. Leh Hopkins and his band were generous in meet­ ing requests for special numbers ■and during the evening Len dedicated one of the band’s favourites to his mother, Mrs. Viola Hopkins, who Was in the audience. After the dance Mr. Hopkins spent his remaining time at his aunt’s, Mrs. William Stade, of Dashwood, leaving Sunday eve­ ning for Jasper Park Where he will play for the summer months and hopes to meet Birig Crosby In August for the third time. at Hensall into and belongings clothing, money rehabilitate the are still needed. An intense, fast-moving fire of unknown origin destroyed the two-storey frame farm house oc­ cupied by Mr. and Mrs. J. imanse and family, five miles east of Herisall, leaving three adults and seven children home­ less. Youngest of the children is two years old. Fire broke out in the house, owned by Mrs. Archie Rowcliffe, Hensall, Saturday morning, losb is estimated in the thousands as practically nothing was saved. Hensall fire brigade rushed to the scene but the blaze had gained too much headway to be checked. Asbestos shingles on the sides of the house contained the fire and heat Was so intense firemen could do little to get at the source. The family immigrated from Holland two ’years ago and moved into the farm last spring. Centralia Officers Receive Promotions Seventy-eight officers amongst those appearing in RCAF’s latest semi-annual motion list, it was announced last week by Air Force Head­ quarters, Ottawa. Flight Lieutenant Lome How­ ey, of Vancouver, B.C., son of Mrs. L. F. Howey of town, was promoted to Squadron Leader. Other promotions from Flight Lieutenant t o Squadron Leader are F/L K. C. M. Dobbin, Grand Bend, F/L H. B. Hallett, F/L C. W. McNab, Exeter, F/L G. J. A. Bury, Exeter, and F/L N. S. G. Wade, Clinton. Those promoted from Flying Officer to Flight Lieutenant are F/O J. R. Van Adel, Grand Bend F/O J. L. Nicholson, Clinton, F/O J. V. Watson, DFC, F/O J. D. Shaw, F/O W. R. Greene, Exeter, F/O A. Bowen, Clinton, F/O M. W. Dempsey, Clinton. F/O P. O. Jones, Clinton. The promotions were effective on June 1. are the pro- Kenneth J. Preszcator Kenneth John, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Kennetlf Presz­ cator, passed away suddenly at his home June 4. Surviving be­ sides his parents are one brother Jimmie, his .grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hill and Mr, William Preszcator. The body rested at the Hopper-Hockey .Funeral Home where the funeral took place Monday at 2:30 with interment in the Exeter Ceme­ tery. Rev. H. F. Currie officiated. The bearers were four uncles, Mr. Howard and Stanley .Presz­ cator, -Mr. Robert Jennison, and Mr. Allen Pfaff. Those coming from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Hodgins and boys, of Blenheim, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Neil, of West Lome, Mrs. Walter Dearing, of London, Mr. and Mrs. John Kennedy .and Ross, and Mrs. Jack Long, of Ilderton.----------------»—. The big event of the past week was the visit to the County of Huron and to Exeter of the Prime Minister of Canada, Rt. Hon. Louis St. Laurent, Exeter turned out enmasse to greet the distinguished visitor. Most business places were closed during his short visit and flags decorated the build­ ings. ’ . . • Leaving Goderich Friday morning after having addressed a large gathering in that town the night before, the Prime Mini­ ster and his party paid a visit to St. Joseph and Zurich before arriving in Exeter. An open stand decorated with flags and bunting was erected between .the Library and the Town Hall and long before the arrival of the distinguished party a large crowd had as­ sembled and were sitting in the shade beneath the trees or gath­ ered in .groups. Faces peeked out from the windows commanding a view of the papei’ reported at Exeter was day. •The London , . was present and'"played several selections. One of the most impressive sights was the parade of .the Exeter District H. S. staff and students headed by Majorette June Bugle Pubic They Scholars were also present from a nuriiber of surrounding schools. One of the few to secure an autograph from the Prime Mini­ ster was fifteen-year-old Sheila Bailey. Sheila followed the party onto the platform, tucked a flower in .the lapel of Mr. St. Laurent and was awarded with his autograph. For most of the autograph-hunting children dur­ ing the day Mr. St. Laurent had one answer. “You send me a post card addressed to the Prime Minister at Ottawa and I will see that you get a post card in return.” The chairman for the occasion was Ex-Reeve B. W. Tuckey." As i the tour , schedule were cut time as _ Laurent. The Prime Minister was officially welcomed by Reeve A. J. Sweitzer and was introduced to the audience by A.Y. McLean, the Liberal candidate. platform. A daily that the reception the largest of the Police ,Boys Band Walters and the Girls’ Band and followed by the School scholars and staff, numbered around 500. i was somewhat behind the usual preliminaries short to allow as much possible for Mr. St. Alonzo Mills Alonzo Mills, seventy-nine, who died at his home in Woodham, was a lifelong resident of that community, and for many years managed a saw mill. He was a member of the United Church. Besides his wife, he leaves one son, Clarence, of Woodham. The funeral services took place from the family residence on Friday. Rev. G. Wanless conducted the service. Interment was made Kirkton Union Cemetery. Bill Moise, of Blenheim, visit­ ed in Exeter over the week-end. Mr. Helge Jensen has returned from a trip to Hackettstown, N. Jersey” and Montrose, . Renn., where he attended a demonstra­ tion of modern machinery for the furniture industry. He was much impressed With the equipment. Mr. Ed Dorey and Mrs. Maybe of Mayfair Bakery attended the bakers’ convention in London on Wednesday. Mrs. .W. J. Thomson is in Toronto attending the graduation exercises of her brother, Laverne L. Christie, Who is receiving his B.A. degree from Victoria Col­ lege. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Herh and Helen, and Mr. arid Mrs. George Davis visiteid with Mr. and Mrs. wedding. Sandra was her aunt’s Jack Hoth/am of Seaforth on flower girh Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Doh UollUr and Sandra were ill Goderich Monday for the Armstrong, MacMdth Mr. and Mrs. Imanse have seven children, Gertie, Francis, Janice, Susanne, Andrew, Peter and John. Marjorie Hoogenes, who emmigrated with them to Cana­ da, was living with the family. Few of them speak English. Gertie Imanse and Marjorie Hoo­ genes are employed at Mayfair Bakery. All personal belongings, furniture and clothes Were lost. Cash amounting to $180 went Up in flames. The family is staying with neighbours, Mr. and Mrs. Stew­ art McQueen, Calvin Horton and A. Roubal, another Dutch family. Gertie is staying at the bakery. Donations are being received at the United Church manse at Hensall, Chiselhurst, and May- fair Bakery. FufnitUre, funds, and bedding are being asked for and donations will be received at any of the above places. Donations received so far are: Pentecostal Church, $56; Hensail residents, $30; Mayfair Bakery, $10; E. D. Bell, $10; Jensen & Co., $3; R. E. Russell, $2; San­ ders Grocery, $y S. B. Taylor, $1; Fred Dawson, $5; Times- AdVocate, $2; Exeter Red Cross, sheets and pillows. Ladies of the Chiselhurst Church sorted the clothing donations. As yet, the Imanse family don’t know where they will live. Although communication wit h the family is difficult because of the language, they have indicat­ ed they might move to the barn on the farm, to be close to the fields which have been sown and must be looked after. People in the district, however, hope for something more convenient to turn up. Mr. Frank Strange of Toronto the week-end at the home i parents. His mother re- l with him to visit for a of weeks. and Mrs. Wi’liam Butler, spent I of his turned couple Mr. __ ___ . . Miss Mary Pybus and Miss Pearl Spicer, of London, motored Up Thursday of last week and spent the day With friends. i FRED LUXTON — son of Mr. and Mrs. John Luxton nt town, received his B.A. degree at the University of Western Ontario Convocation last Saturday. Fred, a veteran of 35 years with the Canadian Army, has obtained a position with the income tax de­ partment in London. The address of the Prime Minister could not be called a political speech. There was no platform oratory, but it was more of a friendly, get-acquaint­ ed address. He addressed part of hfs remarks to the scholars and drew from them a round of ap­ plause as he announced that in consultation with the school principals, he was declaring a holiday for the rest of the after­ noon. On the platform was Mi’s. St. Laurent, Mr. and Mrs. McLean, Mr. William H. Golding, Mrs. A. J. Sweitzer, Barbara Tuckey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Tuckey and Marilyn Hicks, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. A. G. Hicks. Marilyn presented a beautiful bouquet of flowers to Mrs. St. Laurent while Barbara presented . a corsage that was intended for their daughter, Mrs. Samson, who through illness was compelled to leave the party at Zurich. At Goderich in the morning the Prime Minister spoke to an assembly of public school and Collegiate Institute pupils before starting a tour of the county. Going south from Goderich along the Blue Water Highway the Prime Minister’s motorcade of 20 cars made one of several un­ scheduled stops at a crossroads where scholars had trekked two and a half miles to see the Prime Minister go by. Instead of sailing by he ordered a stop that he .might have a few the children. At Bayfield a scheduled stop was same thing happened in Hensall and Brucefield during the motor­ cade. The children were not to be deprived of seeing and hear­ ing from their Prime Minister. Arriving at St. .Joseph’s at noon the members of the party sat down to a sumptuous repast served in the parish hall of ,St. Peter’s Roman Catholic School. With Dennis Bedard acting as chairman a welcome to the French-speaking settlement was voiced by August Roache, ,Hay township farmer, a native of Newfoundland. In fluent and flowery English he spoke o f Newfoundland as the tenth pro­ vince of our fair Dominion of Canada and in conclusion pre­ sented the Prime Ministei’ with a specially prepared manuscript giving a history ment. Flowers were Mrs. St. Laurent Ison, daughter of the Prime Mni- ster, by Patricia^ Brisson and Teresa Corriveau. Both of these little ladies .were rewarded with a kiss from the Prime Minister but Teresa in her bashful manner was not particularly recipient to this demonstration. William H. Golding expressed, thanks to the Prime Minister fbr his visit to the parish and William L. "Whyte, following j lunch, extended thanks to the i ladies. A band frm BrOadhagen. ! greeted the arrival of the party. Leaving St. Joseph at one o’clock the first place visited in. the afternoon was Zurich where the Prime Minister spoke from a platform arranged on the Main street in front of Leland Wil­ lard’s home. Flowers were pre­ sented to Mrs. St. Laurent and. Mrs. Samson by Marion Turk­ heim, seven, and Donna Oesch, eight. In his short talk at Zurich Mr. St. Laurent voiced his ap­ preciation of tlie^ work as a statesman of the retiring mem­ ber. "William H. Golding. With­ out actually committing himself he gave a broad hint that a senatorship is in prospect for Mr. Golding. In guarded terms he said that it would be unfort­ unate if Mt. Gotilding’s services should be lost to the public af­ fairs of the nation. He spoke of Mr. Golding as one of the most popular and one of the most ef­ ficient members of the party. Both as chairman committee oE the whole chairman of the Liberal Mr, Golding has proved his abil­ ity as a leader. Leaving Exeter an unscheduled stop was made at Brucefield where pupils from two schools were awaiting the arrival of the party. Seaforth, Mitchell and St. Marys were visited before the party .arrived in Stratford for an evening meeting. words with second un­ made. The of the settle- i in Mr. and Mrs. Norman Floody, David and Janice Lou, of Wind­ sor, spent the holiday week-end with relatives in town. Two Old Parties 'Throw Dust’ C.C.F. Campaigner Charges The old parties are throwing dust in the eyes of the public to divert attention from the real issues of the election, Robert Bryden, former Deputy Minister of Labour in Saskat­ chewan, said on Monday night at Crediton. George Drew’s attacks on air­ plane engines and communists were just methods of clouding the issues and the “Liberal government is glad to have Drew cover them up because they have a lot to account for the speaker said. “Cost of living,” claimed, “is .so high don’t know where Housing is a national disgrace, overseas trade is slipping, and the public Is desperately in need of social security,” Speaking before sixteen people at the town hall, the C.C.F. campaigner stated that “There Is no chance in the world of a Con­ servative government meeting at Ottawa. The Conservative party in western Canada Is as dead as Pharaoh”. Mr. Bryden attacked the trade situation, saying that in the first three months of this year Canada had lost twenty-five million dol­ lars of trade with Great Britain which more than offsets the trade agreements brought back by Trade Minister Howe earlier this year. The C.CM ih Saskatchewan had done ten times more in health legislation In five years than the Liberals have done in twenty-five, lie said. Then he added “No, that’s wrong, be­ cause ten times nothing is still nothing”. (’■ “The old parties are trying to scare farmers by telling Uhem the C.C.F. will take away | Heir farms, but in Saskatchewan the C.C.F. is keeping mortgage-; ico- 11 at Ottawa”, Mr. Bryden that people to turn.” < pie from taking their farms. Monopoly capitalism is threaten­ ing the only a protect tacked “chief spokesman of the mono­ polies”. In his travels throughout the country, the former Saskatche­ wan labour man who now is in Ontario, said there was a feeling of uncertainty about the present prosperity period. “Everywhere you go you hear of layoffs and rumours of layoffs. These ate the warnings of depression.” The Liberal government’s program for depression time consisted of building projects which would employ 32,700 men. At the present time there were 35,000 unemployed in the city of Van­ couver. Rev. J. R. Peters, the C.C.F, candidate in Huron-Perth, Said “my sympathies are with the C.C.F, because all the C.C.F. had the welfare of the people at heart,*’ The old parties played on the prejudices rather than the sympathies and intelligence of1 the people. small businessman C.C.F. government them.” George Mr. Bryden Drew as and will at- the presented to and Mrs. Sam- Liberal of thO and as ^caucus Celebrates 79 th Birthday Mr. Fred. Hogarth spent the week-end in London with his daughters, Mrs. W. F. Anderson and sen Ronald, of Windsor, and Mrs. R. J. McNaughton «and Nancy, of Stratford, at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Mitchell. It being the celebration of his morning. Rev. Snell was at the | seventy-ninth birthday, which he Hensall anniversary services, | observed on May 26, tJ Mr. and Mrs. V. H, Kestle and Mr. and Mrs. James Hodgert visited with their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Millard Crandal, at Falconer, N.Y., tor several days —returning on Tuesday. Rev, Dr. Niven, London, spoke in James Street Church Sunday