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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1952-09-18, Page 1010 TH£ TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER W, 1952 Duffer: “Caddie, this is a terrible eourse.'* Caddie: “Sir, we left the golf course an hour ago." ----------—........ rr-l i Service with Courtesy Exeter Cab Supertest Station PHONE 465 DAY OR NIGHT -------——----n | Have Your I | Radio Checked | I ANY Radio - ANY Model | | WORK GUARANTEED = = >• Reasonable Rates - | | Howard’s I | Radio Service | | 311 Ann St. Exeter i | PHONE 559-W j H.imillluulll mil llimmillimmmmmmiiI'" Saintsbury Ladies Begin Church Work i The W.A. of St. Patrick’s Church held their first meeting i to start the fall and winter j seasons Wednesday, September 110. ! Mrs. H. Davis, president, was 5 in charge of the meeting, assist- |ed by Mrs. R. Diekins, pianist, > and Mrs. James Turner, who | read the scripture lesson. The secretary, Mrs. 11. Green­ lee, read the minutes of the | June meeting. The financial re- iport was given and correspond- ' ence was read. Plans were, dis- > cussed for the fall work and a j congregational supper to- be held tin -November. The ladies worked I on a quilt. Lunch was served at the close of the meeting by Mrs. It. Dickins and Mrs. E. Bridges. Mrs. F. Davis spent several 'days this past week at the home J of Mr. and Mrs. A. Elston, j Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Elston are visiting friends in Alberta. Mr. and Mrs. D. Maguire have moved onto the farm of the late Wesley Culbert. Many from this community attended London Fair last week. W1NCHELSEA M ................. wg| GARAGES Open this Sunday, Wednes­ day afternoon, and during the evenings throughout the week: ED’S IMPERIAL Service Station .................................-...-■ Miss Betty Bailey spent a few days last week with friends in London. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Clarke visited on Sunday with the lat­ ter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Wright, of Crediton. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Batten visited on Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Armstrong and baby daughter, near Hensall. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ford spent Sunday with Miss Joy Whitlock, of St. Thomas. Mrs. Vera Nelson, of Owen Sound, was a weekend visitor •with Mr. and Mrs, Elson Lynn. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Skinner, of Elimville, spent Sunday eve­ ning with Mr. and Mrs. Lynn, Coach (to football giant): “You're outa condition. Whadya been doin’, studyin?’’ Miss S. N., home from Europe, writes to thank her bank for the way the accountant helped her with money arrangements: “Mr. W. expended considerable effort to arm me with details of various European currencies and methods of procedure, enabling me, though travelling alone, to avoid much of the delay and embarrassment encountered by many experienced travellers whom I met along the way. All of which contributed in no small degree to my comfort and enjoyment” The bank can smooth the way for people travelling on business or pleasure at home or abroad. Providing Letters of Credit, Travellers Cheques and other assistance is just one small part of th© day-by-day service rendered by any branch of any chartered bank. This advertisement, based on an actual letter, is presented here by THE BANKS SERVING YOUR COMMUNITY STEERING HER WAY THROUGH COLLEGE - A 19- vear-old co-ed, Gloria Ward, enters her Hereford steers. Pinky and Freddy, in the state fair and expects them to be medal winners. Her optimism is based on the fact that she took the grand championship at last year’s show with an­ other Hereford named Van. Gloria sold Van for $1,424, a sum that paid for a course at a university and bought two calves. -—Central Press Canadian Usborne Hears Complaints On Ausable River Drain U»s borne Municipal Council met- recently with Reeve Verne Pincombe presiding and Coun­ cillors Harold Jeffery, Earl Mit­ chell, Harold Hern and Clayton Smith in attendance. The minutes of the last.regu­ lar meeting held on August 11 last were confirmed as printed on motion of Mitchell and Smith. In business arising out of the minutes the Reeve and Clerk were authorized to sign the Fire Protection Agreement with the Village of Hensall on motion of Mitchell and Jeffery. At 2 p.m. as per the notice given to the interested ratepay­ ers a court of revision on the Ausable River Improvement Drain was formally constituted by the members of Council sub­ scribing to the Oath of Office. Appeals were tabled and dealt with by the Court as follows: A. W. Etherington, Lot N%27 Con. 4, complaining that benefit assessment was too high in comparison with the area receiv­ ing benefit, that obstructing willows .should be removed on Lot 28, that his land would still not receive proper drainage un­ less the lower part of the Ander­ son drain were repaired. The Court, having previously inspect­ ed the area, directed that the assessment should be upheld; that the work should be extend­ ed upstream on Lot 2 8 to re­ move the willows, and that the mouth of the Anderson drain should be repaired. A. W. M’organ, Lot 26 and S% 27 Con. 4, complaining little or no benefit would accrue to those lands by virtue of the work and suggesting that the work in the area should be abandoned and the costs reduced. The Court directed that the work should proceed and the assessment be upheld. J. Kernick, Lot 23 Con. 4, complaining that he was assessed for too many acres foi* outlet in the area and 'that his benefit assessment was too high in re­ gard to the flooding that "usual­ ly occurred in the spring. The Court directed that the acreage for outlet be reduced to 47 acres from 99 acres, outlet assessment be reduced to $4.00 from $8.00, and benefit assessment be re­ duced from $175.00 to $150.00. C. Fairbairn, Lot 5 N.T.R. Con. The Court directed that his assessment for outlet be taken off entirely, assessment reduced from $1.00 to nil $, land not in drainage area. H. Rowcliffe, Lot 24, Con. 4. The Court directed that acreage be reduced from 77 acres to 65 acres and that the outlet assess­ ment be reduced from $8.00 to $7.00. J. Hodgert, Lot ptW% 15 S.T.R. Con., complaining that his land was assessed for too many acres and that is appeared that his acreage and that of the De­ partment of National •^'Defence had been reversed. The Court agreed and directed that J. Hod- gert’s assessment be changed from 28% acres to 7% acres and from $5.00 to $1.00 ahd .the Department of National Defence be increased to 28% acres and $5.00; likewise the assessment of P. Passmore, Lot pt. E% 15, S.T.R. Con. be reversed with that of the Department of Na- tidnat Defence to be 27% acres and $5.00 for outlet. E. Cudmore, Lot wpt. 31, Con. complaining that of this 40 acres he had paid for some out­ let in the Dunn drain previously and that the proper division was 23 acres to the Court agreed to adjourn Until Monday evening, September 22 next, E. CudmorO to be interviewed arid records chocked before that time. Council directed that a call for tenders for the repair of the Ausable River drain be adver­ tised and to close on Monday evening, September 22, next at 8:30 p.m., the Council ' to meet in special session at that time to complete the court of revision and open and consider the ten­ ders. By-law No. 8-19 52 adopting the revised assessment made in 19 51 for taxation purposes in 1952 of $2,658,136.00 was given three readings and finally passed on motion. Bydaw No. 9-1952 providing for the collection of taxes for the year 195 2 was given first and second readings, third and final reading deferred until the time of repair of the Ausable River drain could be ascertained, on motion of Smith and Jeffery. Council agreed to take no action in advancing the date of nomination and election. The road superintendent’s re­ port was passed and vouchers for payment to a total of $3676.51 on motion of Mitchell and Hern. The reeve and clerk were authorized to sign the applica­ tion to the Department of High­ ways for the interim road sub­ sidy for 19 5 2 on an expenditure on roads of $24,792.50 on motion of Hern and Jeffery. Council directed that the sec­ ond transitional grant on East pt. of Lot 15 S.T.R. and the first grant, on West % Lot 6 Con. 4 be alied for to the Department of Finance, Ottawa. A grant of $30.00 was made to the South Huron Plowmen’s Association on motion of Mit­ chell and Hern. Council agreed to hold the October meeting on the first Monday afternodn of the month if the second Monday were ap­ pointed to be Thanksgiving Day. — H. H. G. Strang, Clerk Lucan News Fred and Glen Revington spent Sunday at Grand Bend. Miss Holly Martin, of Wing­ ham, and Mrs. ^Vare, of London, were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Hodgins. Mr. and Mrs. Harry McNaugh­ ton and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hep­ burn were Sunday guests of Mrs. Fred Simpson. Mr. and Mrs. Crinnian, who have been living in the Don Revington Apartments, have moved to Elgin field where they will open their “4 and 7 Grill” in the near future. Mrs. Wilbert Revington re­ turned to Sarnia with Dr. and Mrs. Len Lobsinger for a few days’ visit. Benn-McQuinn Vows In Hesson Church , A St. Mary’s Church, Hesson, Rev. J. Hugh Fleming united in marriage Marian Teresa Mc­ Quinn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James McQuinn, of Listowel, and Joseph Bernard Benn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Benn, Lucan. The altars were decorated with pastel gladioli and the prie- dieux draped hi pale blue satin. The bride, given ip, marriage by her brother, John McQuinn, wore a street-length gown of moist blue wool crepe with navy veiled hat and a corsage of red Sweetheart roses and stepha- notis. She carried a white leather-bound prayer book. She was attended by Catlie-’ rine Benn, sister of the groom, who wore a navy faille frock with matching accessories and corsage of pink Sweetheart roses and stephanotis. Lome McQuinn, brother of the bride, was grooms- Huron Bishop To Speak At London Rally The London, and District Local Council of Anglican Young People are planning a special fall rally to celebrate the Golden- Jubilee year. The Rt. Rev. G. N. Luxton, Bishop of Huron, is to be the special preacher. The Rally will be held Mon­ day, September 22 at 7:30 in St. Paul’s Cathedral. The 1952-3 officers of the London and Dis­ trict Council will be installed. One of the special features of the service will be the A.Y.l’.A Litany which will be chanted by the Very Rev. R. C. Brown. The public speaking contest will be staged in Cronyn Hall following the service. The win­ ner will represent the council at the Diocesan contest to be held in Sarnia in October. There will be a social hour following at which the former and present A.Y.P.A. members may renew acquaintances. This rally is for all the former and present members of A.Y.P.A. As this is the fiftieth anniversary of A.Y.P.A. in Canada. HARPLEY Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ridley and daughter Jean attended Western Fair at London on Thursday. Mrs. Maria Hayter visited on Wednesday afternoon with Miss Maude Hodgins. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Steeper and Mr, and Mrs. Gerald Eagleson, of Corbett, spent Sunday eve­ ning with Mr. and Mrs, Glen Hayter. Miss Barbara Hayter, London, spent the week-end at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Jones and son Randy, of Exeter, spent Sun­ day evening at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Newton Hayter. Huron County Crop Report By G. W. MONTGOMERY Seeding of fall wheat is in full swing' and soil moisture condi­ tions have never been better for the seeding of this crop. Silo filling has commenced in the south end of the county.'and will become general in another week. Both silage and husking corn will be considerably above an average crop. man. During the Nuptial High Mass, played by Mrs. Linsman, the girls’ choir sang. A reception was held at Pike Lake. The bride’s mother chose a navy sheer ensemble with matching accessories and the groom’s mother wore a slate blue crepe with navy accessories. Both wore corsages of pink and white baby mums. For the wedding trip through northern and eastern Ontario, the bride chose a gray gabardine suit with black accessories and corsage of red roses. On their return Mr. and Mrs. Benn will reside at Lucan. 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