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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1948-11-25, Page 1Seventy rf if th Year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 25, 1948 Growers Ask for Contract Revision The Huron County Vegetable and held their the Exeter evening last, inclement weather good turn-out Mr. ston, the local board meeting and brought growers up-to-date on ities of the Marketing The local meeting Canning Crop annual Town In Growers meeting in Hall Friday spite of the there was a the growers, of Alvin- of attended the the local the activ- Board. voted for an overhauling of the contract forms and for consideration to be given ' to a uniform grading system for peas. Asking prices for the 1949 crop voted by the meeting were per ton: peas $8 0, corn $35; green or snap beans $100. The meeting also went on re­ cord by grade of able for machine. The directors elected to rep­ resent the county were: Samuel Hendrick and Gordon Ratz, Dashwood; Cecil Jones, Earl Mitchell, Wm. Ellerington and R, E. Pooley, all of Exeter; Lloyd Thompson, Brucefield; Archie Etherington, of Usborne, and Harry Strang, of Hensall. The directors chose R. E. Pooley to continue as chairman of the Board and Harry Strang as secretary-treasurer. of Wm. McDougall district representative ■asking for a uniform seed corn more suit- Precision planting by Voters’ Lists Are Posted Up The 19 48 Voters’ Lists for Exeter have been posted up at the postoffice. If your name^ is not on the list, Clerk C. kard should 'be notified day of this week. v. by Pic- Fri- Basketball Tonight! A basketball game is played tonight (Wednesday) the Exeter Arena at 8 o’clock. The tilt will District High finalists and members of Basketball 'Club. to be in 'be between Exeter School’s W.O.S.S.A. a team comprising the Exeter Men’s Court of Revision Hears Many Assessment Appeals The court of revision of the assessment roll for Exeter was held in the Council chambers Monday afternoon' and evening. County Assessor Alexander and the local assessor Eric Carscad- den met with the reeve members of the council to the appeals of which there quite a number. Under the system adopted by the County there has been a substantial in­ crease in most cases. Mr. Alex­ ander admitted to council that there were bound to be some discrepencies and these in time would be adjusted. A sympathe­ tic hearing was given in most of the appeals and adjustments made. The court adjourned until Monday of next week. and hear were new K„t HENSALL INSTALLING TEAM Above are D.D.G.M. Earl Campbell and his installing team from the Hensall Lodge of Oddfellows, who have been making their official visits to the lodges of Huron and installing the officers. Top row: W. R. Dougall, Sid McArthur, P. L. McNaughton, Nor­ man Jones, George Glenn. Bottom row: Stanley Love, D.D.G.M. Earl Campbell, Percy Campbell. —Photo by Jack Doerr Joint Installation Is Held at Granton A joint meeting of Granton and Lucan I.O.O.F. held at Granton, witnessed installation of officers of both lodges. Fol­ lowing are officers of Granton lodge: N.G. Omar Burnett; V. G. Gordon Dann; recording sec­ retary, Garfield Garret; finan­ cial secretary, Wilf Eedy; treas­ urer, Norman Riddell; warden, William Rodd; conductor, Fred Braithwaite; chaplain, William Hodgson, R.S.N.G. Morley Wass, L.S.N.G. Joseph Bryan; R.S.S. Lome Ridley; L.S.S. Glen Park­ inson; R.S.V.G. Wilfred Garret, L.S.V.G. Harold Westman; ~ ‘ Harold Wallis; Foster. D.D.G.M. Henry Wissel, of Granton, and suite of District 13 installed the officers. St. Marys lodge attended. I.G. O.G. Wilbur Hensail Man Injured Harry Horton had the misfor­ tune to slip on a gang plank while loading a refrigerator car at Canadian Canners Tuesday morning. A nasty scalp wound was inflicted above the eye that required several stitches close. He was attended by Fletcher. J at Casa Loma, 16. their friends Old Boys Party Successful Event Huron Old Boys’ Association of Toronto held a most success­ ful At-Home Tuesday evening, November 250 ,Old Boys and attended. The tables players of .the drawn and presented by Mr. Single Cppy 6 cents to Dr. theGeo. Westcott had at lief home suffering a a result. She for a couple evening hip as helpless until Miss Anna Brock Fletcher On Monday Mrs. ;■ removed to Vic­ Fractures Hip Mrs'. misfortune to fall Sunday fractured remained of hours arrived and then Dr. was called. Westcott was toria Hospital in London and on Tuesday underwent an operation to reduce the fracture. The William Bower Gordon onapartment house street owned by Mr. S. has been sold to Mr. Triebner. Huron County Adopts Proposal for Health Unit By a division of vote of sixteen to ten, Huron County Council on Wednesday afternoon endorsed the recommenda­ tion of the health and hospital committee and adopted proposal for the formation of County. Inability to obtain nurses for the school nursing plan and the fact that nurses prefer the Pub­ lic Health Unit for reasons were given for commendation. The committee had Oxford County and was sed with the operation Public Health Unit there. Early passing of the by-law was urg­ ed in order to secure nurses. The last estimate received of the cost was $55,000, of which the province pays 5'0 per cent. Eight nurses and one supervisor will be required. Reeve B. W. Tuckey, of Exe­ ter, urged that the county must go ahead or slip back in its health service, and had now reached the crossroads. Reeves G. W. Nott and R. B. Cousins spoke strongly in favor of the unit. Reeve F. Gills, Seaforth, stated j palities are paying getting no results, afford it, and we of the results, not said. Reeve J. E. Goderich, which has a health unit, would be in the county plan. Nursing service here keeps a close check up; and Goderich has established the only muni­ cipal slaughter province. Nurses Report Miss Maribelle pervisor of the plan, which she have been carrying on since the nurses, report. The note on the issue, taken after lengthy discussion result- a a public health unit in Huron security the re­ visited impres- of the of many munici- ; M.O.H.’s and . “Huron can should think ; the cost” he Huck ins, of house in the MacKenzle, su- scliool nursing and Miss Love alone resignation of two gave a comprehensive District Governor ed as follows: Yeas — J. croft, Berry, sins, Edward, ins, M. Johnston, H. Johnston, Kerslake, Lawson, Nicholson, Nott, Gills, Tuckey —16. Nays — Beavers, Strong Ginn C. Johnston, McNab, Rowland, Snyder, Webster, Winter Woods —10. Armstrong, Bee- Beurriman, .Cou- Finnigan, Huck- Cars An Tuesday miles south of Exeter when a- cai' Qlandeboye, was in with a car driven Ziler, of Dashwood, to the police both cars were travelling north. The Isaac car had just passed another car on the road and was getting back onto its right side of the road when the car driven, by Ziler turned into a farm gateway and was struck in the rear. The ac­ cident was investigated by County Constable John- Fergus­ on who assessed the damage to both cars at about $400. No one was hurt. The accident happen­ ed about ten p.m. Collide South of Exeter auto accident took place evening about two driven by Gerald Isaac, of collision by Henry According Attention Advertisers! With the extremely heavy ■demand of Christmas adver­ tising, The Times - Advocate would .greatly appreciate your co-operation in receiving copy Friday or Saturday, especially if cuts are desired. If at all possible have it in by Monday noon at the very latest. Space for copy received later than this cannot .be guaranteed. ■card room of Bridge during the early part evening. Prizes were - E. J. B. Duncan, and prize winners included, Mrs. Athole McQuar- rie, Mr. R. V. Brooks, Miss Florence Laidlaw, Miss lima Freeman and Mrs. Roy Oke. Popular spots throughout the evening were the Ball Room and the adjoining Great Hall which is comfortably furnished as a Lounge. Members and friends were much interested in the regis­ tration desk which included not only district registration book­ lets but also featured a photo­ graph of the Summer Picnic and the McLaren Trophy, sym­ bolic of the Association Euchre Championship. Lucky Spot Dance and ture prize winners of the ning included, Mr. and Morrison, Mrs. Geo. Israel Mr. Robt. MacKenzie. draw winners were, Mr. I-I. Reed, Mr. E. J. B. Duncanf’Mr. Stanforth, Harrison, Covell, Mrs Mrs. Robt. attracted 18 and Euchre Fea- eve- Mrs. and Lucky ■Mr. John Salkeld, Mrs. Jim Kenny, Barbara Ken McCauley, Kay S. Carriere and MacKenzie. The party was its genial and friendly atmos­ phere and members consider it significant that many guests and friends have indicated that they are already looking to the next At-Home. Former residents ed, Miss and Mrs. S. J. Hicks, Mr. and Mrs Rich­ ard Stanbury, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Fowler, Mr. J. Wilson Berry, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Turnbull, Mr. and Mrs. S. Car- Mr. and Mrs. Gordon ,Davis, Mi’ and Mrs. Stan Rumble, Miss Olive Wood. notable for forward Exetei’ and who attended, Sadie Walker, Kenneth Stanbury, Mr district includ- Mr. riere, Mr. Ferne McLean, James St. W.M.S. Anniversary The Women’s ciety of James Church observed sary on Sunday Smith, Missionary So- Street United its anniver- when Rev. M. P. Smith, of London, was the special speaker. Mr. Smith, who spent several years as a mission­ ary in China, esting stories of his work and of conditions twenty-five years ago. morning service an anthem a quartette was sung by Mrs. Coates, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Cudmore and Mrs. McFalls while at the evening service Miss Maxine Reeder sang a solo. told some inter- in that country At the in addition to Pays Libns Visit District Governor Clayton Rawlings, of Windsor, paid his official visit to the Exeter Lions Club at a supper meeting at the Central Hotel Friday evening of last week. He was introduced by Elmer Bell and greeted with the Lions roar, led by II. C. Rivers. Mr. Rawlings being carried the various gave a report al Convention last year. He work being carried on by the Exeter club and the of the secretary, Jas. The presentation of cake plate was made II. Cowen. Dr. Cowen a key member and with a key by Mr. Rawlings. Lion W. G. Cochrane reported that a jet engine for a model airplane 'had 'been presented to a patient at Byron at a cost of $13.95; $99.25 was voted to Woodeden Crippled Children’s camp for careing for a lad this summer; $25.00 was voted to the Children’s War Memorial Hospital at London, and $25.00 to the Christmas Seal Campaign. W. H. Pollen reported that plans were well under way to provide an open air at the Community cent to the Arena, sion being made for tion of water and project to be undertaken by the Lions Club. A. J. Sweitzer ap­ pealed for workers to help build an enclosure around the ice face. R. N. Creech reported Christmas Seal campaign under way. Secretary ported that the recent and from The latter sum is being used for sending parcels to Britain. spoke of the work on by the clubs in municipalities and of the Internation- held in New York paid tribute to the efficiency P. Bowey. a silver by Dr. H. was made presented skating rink Park, adja- with provi- the installa- liglits, the sur- the well Jas. P. Bowey re- the net returns from’ frolic was $lt481.96 the rodeo '$124.27. Forty Acres Plowed For Sick JNeighbor Residents of Hay Township showed a grand neighborly spirit on Tuesday when they 'held a bee and ploughed forty acres of land for Mr. Frank Wildfong. Frank has been ill ifor several weeks at his home and a week ago he contracted pneumonia and the hope of ever getting his fall plowing done was very slim. The neighbours banded to­ gether and with eighteen trac­ tors plowed forty acres 'hours. “•Frank Wildfong is the greatest neighbors could have,” said E'd organizer of the group. “He’d do anything for this little job crow about.” When word around, Mr. call to all available men to rally in pioneel’ barn-raising tradition, bring their tractors and surprise •their friend. The eighteen tractors were lined up late Tuesday morning, and with hardly a “breather”, completed the forty acres in four hours. Included in the group ‘besides Mr. Corbett were: Fred Beer, Jack Tinney, Fred iDawson, Earl and Percy Campbell, Beverley Gould, George and Ben Tinney, Bob Taylor, Bill Coleman, Don­ ald Mousseau, Homer Russell, Chester Rowe, Bill Northcott and George Beer who drove the tractor strong, tend in four one of a man 'Corbett, us any time, so isn’t anything to of his sickness got Corbett issued a of Reeve George Arm- who was unable to at- It’s better to keep your mouth shut and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt. l NEW FEDERAL MINISTERS are Robert H. Walker, 38, left, M.P. for Queens-Lunenburg, N.S., and Stuart Garson, premier of Manitoba, who will be 50 years old next month. —Central Press Canadian Kirkton Man Seriously Injured Mr. Roy Francis, of Kirkton, is seriously ill in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, where his is suffering from injuries received in an accident on the Crediton road Wednesday of last week when the truck he was driving collided with a freight train. The accident happened about nine o’clock in the evening while Mr. Francis was travelling east with truck was dragged for tance of feet was was completely wreck­ ed. Mr. Francis, who was alone in the truck, conscious and the R.C.A.F. hospital at lia before being taken don. According to railroad the weather was clear and there is an unobstructed view at the crossing. The train was a way freight on its way to London and was in charge of C. Barry- l’ield, conductor, and J. Cun­ ningham, engineer, both of London. Mr. Francis1 is well known in the district having moved from Mitchell to Kirkton about six­ teen years ago. For a number of years he was proprietor of a general store in Kirkton and in recent years since selling the store has operated his own trucking business. Mrs. Francis resides in Kirkton and he one son Lome, of Stratford. Former Exeter Teacher Taught Average of 96 A. G. Free Town- Anni- a load of hogs. The a dis- about twenty-seven was rendered un- was removed to Centra- to Lon- officials has Barley Wins $60 Harry Hensall, gion 7, ley counties, $15,000 test at : entry barley among of 175 Other winners in were: second prize, Alexander, Hensall; Alex E. Andersoh, R.R. 4, Strat­ ford; fourth, $15, .George Menzies, R.R. 3, Brussels. G. Strang, R.R. ,1, won first prize in re­ comprising malting bar­ growers Huron and Perth , in Ontario sections National Barley Con- Royal Winter Fair. His of Montcalm registered won $60 and placed him the best grain growers entries. region 7 $40, W. J. third, $20, R. Sweeps Lists at the Royal Meeting his stiffest Opposition yet at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto Preston Dearing with his Dorset Horned sheep was able to carry off the top honors. With five competitors, some from the United States, Mr. Dearing was awarded champion­ ship both for his ram and ewe and in the various classes he lost only one first prize. ■ islii CANADA’S NEW PRIME MINISTER, Rt. Hon. with King Louis St. Laurent, left, shakes hands retiring Prime Minister MacKenzie shortly before taking over his new mantle at a ceremony in Government House. Looking on in centre is Governor-General Viscount Alexander. —Central Press Canadian In a recent article by Garrett in the London Press entitled “London ship School Marks 75 th versary” reference is made to a native' of Exeter, a former school teacher, Wm. F. May, father of Messrs. Wm. and Fred A. May, of town. It states that under the tuition of Wm. F. May in the 1880’s attendance reached record proportions with 120 enrolled and a daily aver­ age of 9 6. The maple trees about the school were planted at that time. taught at Parkhill and in Lon­ don. He died at his home in Mitchell in 1919 having been in the number of years. Along with article was a picture of school and of Mr. May. Mr. May later insurance business for a the the Breaks Off Telephone Pole About 3:30 o’clock .Saturday morning, County Constable Jack Ferguson was called to investi­ gate a motor accident which took place about a mile and a half ven pen, way breaking off a telephone and coming to rest beside dro pole. Damage to the car was estimated at about $45.00. south of Kippen. A car, dri- by Harold Caldwell of Kip­ going south, left the and ran into the east high- ditch pole a hy- Kippen Couple Married 50 Years Residents of the district all their lives, Mr. and Mrs. William Sinclair of Kippen marked their golden wedding anniversary on Tuesday, November 23, The former Agnes Bell and William Sinclair were united in marriage at the home of the bride’s parents, the late Mary and Andrew Bell on the farm now occupied by William Bell, on the highway south of Kippen, with Rev. S. Achison officiating. The bridesmaid was the late Sarah Sinclair, sister of the groom, while the groomsman was Andrew Bell, brother of the bride. Following their marriage they the Kippen road east on the farm now oc­ their son, John. Ten they retired to Kip- have one son, John, daughter, Miss Mar- .resided on of Kippen cupied ‘by years ago pen. They and one garet. Mr. and Mrs. Sinclair are members of .St. Andrew’s United Church and, until illness pre­ vented, Mrs. Sinclair was active in the W.M.S. and W.A. On Tuesday afternoon, many relatives and friends called to offer their congratulations. Re­ ceiving was Mrs. John Sinclair, daughter-in-law. Serving were Mrs. William Bell and Mrs. Er­ nest Chipchase. Mrs. (Rev.) Ri­ chardson, sister of the bride, poured tea. Many lovely gifts were re­ ceived by the 'honoured couple, including three gold Kenwood blankets—one with a satin cu­ shion from the family, one from the neighbours and the village, and from the Bell family. Ten large ^ouquets of mums and roses were among the gifts—one from relatives in Boston and Weston, and from the Kippen East Women’s Institute. Mrs. Sinclair also wore a corsage of gold roses. A family on Tuesday room being for the occasion. Mr. Sandy Sinclair of Seaforth, Rev. John and Mrs. Richardson of Milbank, drew John dinner was served evening, the dining decorated in gold Guests were Mr. and Mrs. An- Bell and Mr. and Mrs. Sinclair. to Responsible Position John R. Kestle, who has employed with Canadian Gets Mr. been Canners Ltd., at the Head Of­ fice, Hamilton, for about a year, has been appointed to the position of Chief Cost Accoun­ tant for the Company. John re­ ceived his Bachelor of Arts De­ gree at the Western University and is the son of Mr. and, Mrs. Rufus Kestle. Stephen Twp. Hail Filled as F. of A. Holds First Banquet The capacity of Stephen Township Hall was taxed to the limit on Tuesday night, November 16, when Stephen Township Federation of Agriculture held its first banquet in connection with its eighth annual meeting. Crediton United Church kindly offered the use of the church basement for the occasion but, owing to the large sale of tickets, it was necessary to secure larger quarters._______________________ The tables were tastefully de­ corated with flowers and fruit. The sumptuous dinner was effi­ ciently served by the ladies of the Crediton United Church. The dinner was preceded by prayer by Rev. Currie. After justice had been done to the delicious food, a toast to the King and the Royal Family was proposed by Mr. Herb Eilbei' and responded to by singing ‘‘God Save the King”. The master of ceremonies was President Edmund Hendrick. A short sing-song was led by the Paul brothers, followed by the president’s address, in which he thanked the ladies and all who helped in any way to make the banquet a success. He also called on Mr. “Food for Mr. W. R. Lobb, president of the Huron County Federation, spoke of county work and referred es­ pecially to the prompt the county organization from Stephen Township tion. County Secretary V. Roy spoke of his trip Ohio and of progress and advan­ tages of co-operative automobile insurance. Guest speaker of the evening was Mr. I). E. Stauffer, of Bright, Ontario, who spoke on the Federation and on Co­ operatives. He stressed the need of more active support of the members of the Federation and drew attention to t.he low fee of one dollar paid by the average Canadian farmer, compared to five to fifteen dollars in the U.S.A, and twenty-four dollars in Great Britain, He said the greed and selfishness of the big in­ terests wag to a large extent the cause of war, for which our young men had. to pay. He ad­ vised not to depend on politi- Eilber to speak on the Britain Campaign”. response receives Federa- Mr. W. through i I cians, but to educate for action and to promote' more Co-opera­ tives that we may control econo­ mic destiny. A vote of thanks kers was moved by Powe. Throughout the Paul pleasantly audience. For the W. C. pointed Taylor County vices, voted from Stephen Farm For­ ums to the Exetei’ District Hos­ pital Fund. Collection of funds for “Food for Britain” was dis­ cussed and left to the new ex­ ecutive. The officers elected for 19 49 were: President, Edward Cham­ bers; vice-president, John Quin- livan; women's representative for township, Mrs. Ross Krueger; school section directors—-S.S. 1, Allen Richards and Mrs. Ted Lamport; S.S. 2, Lloyd Lamport and Mrs. W. Mack; S.S. 3, Har­ old Fahrner and Mrs. W. H. Sliapton; S.S. 4, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Krueger; S.S. 5, Mr. and Russell Finkbeiner; S.S. 6, and Mrs. Walter Weber; 7, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gai-» S.S. 8, Mr. and Mrs. Ed S.S. 10, Paul Eagleson and William Love; S.S. 11, Mr. • S S. 12 and Mrs. Elgin Webb; S.S.' and Mrs. Hilton Ford; •and Mrs. Mr. and 16, Mel- William ■and Mrs. 18, Mr, and Mrs. “Lloyd Brophey; S.S. 6, Mr. and Mrs, Jack Morrissey. to the spea- Mr. Herman the evening, of Kirkton,brothers, entertained the large business meeting Mr. Oestreicher was ap- chairman. Mrs. Lloyd spoke of the Huron Co-operative Medical Ser- Twenty-five dollars was F. Mrs. Mr. S.S. ser; Gill; Mrs. ... . and Mrs. George Link; Mr. 13, S.S. Mr. 14, Gerald Godbolt C. McCurdy; S.S. 15, Mrs. Oscar Miller; S.S. vin Stade and Mrs. Stade; S.S. 17, Mr. Harry Isaac; S.S.