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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1948-12-30, Page 1Seventy-fifth Year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 30, 1948 Single ® We Greet Our Friends The Exeter Tjmes-Advocate extends its heartiest greeting’s to every one of its friends! Without their co­ operation this paper simply could not carry on. With their collaboration it cannot fail, We make mention of our loyal staff who have done fine work. We think of our advertisers who supply so much of the sinews of the paper. We remember our correspondents who keep us in touch with what is going’ on in every part of our constituency. May this enabling co-operation continue and grow throughout the coming year. We aim to be your friend. Your interest is our interest* aii'tl your welfare is our concern, We aim to give first place to matters of local concern, Will you tell us what you would like us to tell you about the other fellow? Let us hear items of interest about you and friends at home and friends far away. We are among you as those who serve. We wish to know about the outstanding events of the world and to inform you of those things of gen­ eral -interest that are going one around us. Warden Berry Returned; No Election in Usborne Usborne Township Hall at Elimville was .packed for the nomination meeting Monday af­ ternoon, Mr. A. W. Morgan was chairman. Reeve Hugh Berry and members of the council outlined 'the .work that had been undertaken during the year. Mr. Berry, Oscar Tuckey and Wm. Ellerington were nominat­ ed for the reeveship. Mr. Berry announced that he was ready to retire in favor of the others. Mr. Tuckey, a member of this year’s council, announced retirment from municipal of­ fice. Mr. Ellerington stated that ‘ ” request from that Warden he his .in view of the County Council Berry should be returned, had decided not to oppose -Mr. Berry. For a time it though there would be difficulty in filling the council seats. Wel­ lington Brock, James Simpson and Verne Pincombe, three of the present council signified their intention to stand. The names of Harold Jeffrey, Jos. Ferguson and Clarence Down were proposed. Mr. Jeffrey and Mi'. Down announced that they were not in the the field and as Mr. Ferguson was not present at the nomination -his name could not be accepted by the return- before the Jeffrey de­ nomination Suffers Lacerated Hand David, seventeen- months- old son of Mr, and Mrs. Eugene Beaver, met with an unfortunate accident Monday evening when he fell on a glass tumbler and sustained a bad laceration of the right hand. He was holding a glass of water when he fell on top of the glass, severing the tendons and nerves of the palm of the hand right to the bone. He was attended by Dr. Dunlop and was Hospital, two and operating rushed to St. Joseph’s London, where he was a half hours on the table. looked as ing-officer. However meeting closed Mr. cided to accept the and the council was elected by acclamation. . For the school trustees Clar­ ence Down, George Frayne and Ward Hern were elected by ac­ clamation. The two latter re­ place Victor Jeffrey and Milne Pullen who resigned. The finances of the township were never better and were ex­ plained by the treasurer Newton Clarke, while Wm. Routly’spoke on the road work, Clarence Down on the schools, and Mr. Morgan on the Exeter H.S. Area. The meeting was harmonious throughout. Reeve B. W. Tuckey of Exeter, was present and was asked to address the meeting. Celebrate Golden Wedding Mr. and Mrs. Alfred J. Balter, of London, on Wednesday cele­ brated their anniversary at their home, Elizabeth Street. Mr. Salter were married Township in 189 8, being the former Jane 'Cluff, of Exeter. Mr. Salter retired three years ago after serving with the London and Petrolia Barrel Co. Ltd., for forty-five years. Their only child, Kenneth, died in 1943. and their law, Mrs. Salter, is with on this special occasion. golden wedding- 475 . and Mrs. in London Mrs. Salter Before Deadline/ A. J. Sweitzer New Reeve Nomination Meeting Nominations for municipal of­ fices were held in the Town Hall Monday at noon, with Clerk C. V. Pickard acting as returning officer, The attendance was not large. At the close of nomina­ tion it was decided to hold a public meeting Tuesday evening. Nominations were as follows: For Reeve William G. Cochrane, moved by J, M. 'Southcott and C. S. MacNaughton; Henry Bierjing, moved by E. Lindenfield and J. N. Willis; Aaron J. .Sweitzer, moved by Walter Cutbush and William Horney; Harper C. Rivers, moved by R. N. Creech and W- E. Middleton; Benson W. Tuckey, moved by W. G. Cochrane and A, J. Sweitzer. For Council R. E. Pooley, Middleton and Donald Hughes, Beaupre and Joseph Davis; G. Cochrane, moved by H. Rivers and A. J. Sweitzer; Aaron J. Sweitzer, moved by W. Hig­ gins and J. ,M. Southcott; Larry Snyder, moved by R. N. Creech and H. C. Rivers; Vernon Hey­ wood, moved by R. N. Creech and R. ©. Pooley; Edward Lin­ denfield, moved by R. N. Creech and J. M. Southcott; Wellington Hern, moved by J. M. Southcott and R. N. Creech. For Public Utilities Harper C. Rivers, moved by E. D. Bell and J. M. Southcott. For Public School Trustee Mrs. Marion Sanders, by Carfrey ’ Cann and Cochrane; by W. E. Cochrane; moved by and W. G. moved by W. E. E. Lindenfield; moved by ,F. C.- - w. c. W. H. Pollen, Middleton and Wa'llace G. ■C. S. moved W. G. moved W. G. Seldon, MacNaughton Cochrane. Injured in Fall Don Hanson, of London, an eznployee of Hobbs Glass, who was assisting in the erecting of the new front of the Jones & May store, suffered a fractured vertebrae and a broken heel when he accidently fell from the scaffold on which he was work­ ing a few days before Christmas. The suction cup which he was using to handle the large glass sections, broke and Mr. Hanson fell backward landing on the pavement. He was able to get around shortly after being tak­ en to Victoria Hospital where an X-Ray revealed the fracture. Mrs. Florence Gould Christmas in Belmont. spent ScS. 1 Tuckersmith Holds Annual Concert (Kensall correspondent) The annual Christmas concert at S.S. No, 1, Tuckersmith, was held on Wednesday evening, December 22. Rev. R. A. Brook acted as chairman hnd Mr. S. Rannie was in charge of the music. The program opened with a Christmas tableau “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” with' piano and paniment by Mr Gerald Bell, tations, choruses, dances skits followed. A vocal solo by Mr. Rannie and a. violin by ,Mr* Maxwell,* who played for the dancers, enjoyable features of the s. violin itccoiii* Rannie had A variety of reci- and solo also were ______ -- __ eVe" ning? Following a rousing chor- ‘Here Comes Santa Claus” „„ Rhythm Band, Santa Claus appeared in person and distributed the gifts. Mr. Ran­ nie who has been the music director for years was given ■present by his buplls and ex­ pupils in the section. us ----- ------- -by the Rhythm Band Ran the past a ,three farewell BEST BUSHEL OF TUlRNIPS submitted by members of the Huron Club at the Achievement Night held recently was that of Harry Dougall (centre, above). Examining the turnips with Harry are J. J. Johnston, district vegetable inpsector, and Clarence Jteniie, district agricultural representative of Huron, who were the judges. , —Staff Photo Reeve Tuckey Feted at Banquet In recognition of the nine years of faithful service of Reeve Benson W. Tuckey, the retiring 1948 council sponsored a ban** quet in his honour at the Cen­ tral Hotel Wednesday evening. Guests of honour were Mr, and Mrs. Tuckey, Warden Hugh Bar** ry and county officials Norman Miller, Harvey Erskine and Roy Patterson, of Goderich. Among those present were t former reeves and councillors, town officials and representa-* , tives of the school boards, and of all municipal bodies. Over forty persons were present and enjoyed a' very splendid banquet by Mine Host Acheson. Acting as chairman was Coun­ cillor W. G. Cochrane. A toast to the King was followed by the National Anthem. Clerk C. V. Pickard gave a detailed history of the Village of Exeter gleaned from the coun­ cil minutes. He spoke of the progress Exeter has made dur­ ing the past few years. In addi­ tion to fifty war time houses, sixty privately owned houses had been erected or were in process of election during the past two years. On behalf of those pre­ sent he thanked Reeve Tuckey for the splendid leadership and sound government that had been given the municipality and for the service and sacrifice rendered over a long period of time. He also mentioned the co-operation and sacrifice of Mrs. Tuckey during those years. J. M. Southcott was called on to make the presentation of a gladstone bag to Mr. Tuckey, and Thomas Pryde, M.L.A., made the presentation of a bouquet of roses to Mrs. Tuckey. Mr. Tuckey in expressing his ■appreciation stated that it had been a pleasure to work with those present and for them. One of the things he prized most during his term of office was the associations he had made both in ty. The streets, providing hydro, water­ works many new houses had entailed a great deal of time but that he had enjoyed the work. He would maintain an active interest in - the-municipality------ Warden Hugh Berry spoke briefly for the county council and officials. and expressed ap­ preciation of the leadership Mr. Tuckey had given in county af- fairs The singing of ”O Canada” brought the meeting to a close.. Ratepayers* Meeting One bare minute before dead­ line* three nominees for council qualified to Clerk C. V. Pickard to give (.he village its 1949 of­ ficers by acclamation. Reeve: Aaron J. Sweitzer. Councillors: Edward Linden­ field, Wellington Hern, Donald O, Hughes, Lawrence Snyder. There remains only one in­ cumbent in the council, A. J. Sweitzer, who was a councillof5' last $ear. For two members, Ed­ ward Lindenfield and Lawrence Snyder, it will be their first term of office. W. J-; Hern pre­ viously served for ten years and. D. O. Hughes put in two years in North York, Toronto. Incumbents in the public school board and public utilities commission were re-elected by acclamation. Public school board: Pollen, Mrs, Marion Wallace G, Seldon. Public utilities commission: Harpex* C, Rivers. An air of depression prevailed through the first part of the Tuesday night meeting. Only two council nominees had quali­ fied and the threat of another nomination and ratepayer meet­ ing hung heavily over the fifty­ odd persons present. Former councillor H. O. Southcott was elected chairman in the absence of the clerk, who was in his office to receive ac­ ceptances up to the deadline. Mr, Southcott hoped the village might take on a town status and asked the gathering to look to the young men of the town to lead in council work. He paid tribute to the retiring reeve. Reeve Tuckey reviewed the financial statement, touching on the Shapton drain, town hall, and equalization of assessments. ( He paid respects to his council, clerk and former tax -collector, W: C. Pearce. To the latter he gave credit for the village’s re­ cord that no house had been subject to tax sale in his long term. Retiring * councillor W. G. Cochrane said his two terms .J11?. JTeVe been fair, the council cb-6p6?a-* tive. He stressed the point that ratepayers’ complaints should be taken to the different boards and to the council meetings and not to any member of the coun­ cil who was passing on the street. Industry, sewerage, drainage, street numbering and lettering had been thoroughly considered in the past two years but the |/;JL Airnorneprojects were too expensive for'^,aS /"Viroorine Harvey Sanders, Lucan and Exeter Hold Joint Installations On Monday evening Lebanon Forest Lodge A.F. & A.M. were hosts to the members -of Irving Lodge, Lucan in a joint installa­ tion meeting. The installing mas­ ter was W-or. Bro. William Cann and Wor. Bro. A, E. Buswell in­ vested the officers. Directors of ceremonies was V. Wor. Thomas Pryde. Both lodges were well represented. After the installa­ tion the brethren adjourned to the rooms of the Eastern Star where lunch was served followed by a short program of speeches. The officers of 'the Exetei* W.M., W, Bro. Ken- Hodgins; I.P.M., W. B. D. Field; Sr. War., R. E. Ptoley; Jr. War., V.W. Bro. W.'W. Taman; Sec.,’ W- Bro. A. E. Buswell; D. of C., V. W. Bro. Thomas Pryde; Sr. Deacon, Br-o. W. "G. Cochrane; Jr. Deacon, Bro. Chas. S. Mac- Naughton; I. Guard, Bro. A. Snelgrove; Sr. Steward, Bro. G. A. Borland; Jr. Steward, W. A. Fraser; Tyler, W. C. Mawhinney. plates will January 3, Seldon an- will be blue background, for Exeter both chauf- will be Sale of New Licence Plates Starts Monday New 194,9 licence go on sale Monday, local Issuer R. G. nounced today. The new markers letters on a white The regional letter and district is “T”. Drivers’ permits, feurs’ and operators', fifty cents more this year but licence same-. The driving last Wednesday by the Ontario cabinet. The -additional income, estimated at $575,000 for the province next year, will be put into the Unsatisfied Judgements Fund. The f und, established. by plate prices remain the fifty-cent levy on the permits was announced the town and the -coun- work of opening up newNew Reeve Outl ines His Program for 1949 Reeve-elect A. J. Sweitzer out­ lined his 1949 program in an interview Tuesday morning. 1. Taxes would be kept at present levels in spite of in­ creased county and school rates. 2. By enlarging and repairing old drains, an expensive new sewerage system would be avoid­ ed if possible. 3. If it proves advantageous, Exeter would be incorporated as a -town. , 4. Town streets #ould be re­ coated with gravel. The new assessment made last year .on a new provincial standard basis, is almost dou­ bled. This means an increase in county and school rates which must be absorbed by 1949 taxes, Mr. Sweitzer explained. However he feels that expenses can be kept down to cover the increase. Village taxpayers can ill af­ ford an expensive new sewerage system in the light of greatly increased costs. By, enlarging and repairing present drains, the council will endeavour to make the present system ade­ quate. Investigation will be made into the advisability of incor­ porating as a town and, if it is possible without extensive ex­ penditure, the project will be carried through. The main con­ sideration is the possibility of losing provincial subsidies. Expense of paving the main street last gravelling ; roads. Mr. streets hadn't received a coat of gravel for four years and he would -try to remedy the situation in the coming term. i daug'hter-ih- them and Mrs. Fred Hatter Ails a Mantle spent the London with her F. Chambers and week- niece, other Town Topics Mr. spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hatter, Sr., at Craig. Mrs. end in M;rs. C. friends. Mr. and Mrs. James Lawson spent Christmas in Listowel with Dr. W. L. and Mrs. Lawson and children. Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Anderson and daughter, Shirley, were at Washington, Ontario, over the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pearce, of Brantford, visited the for­ mer's parents during Christmas holidays. Mr, and Mrs. and George, of Christmas with Jack (Doerr. Mr. and Mrs. and Dorothy with Mrs. Niagara Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Goodman, of . Detroit, spent 'Christmas Charles Schroeder. Dr. and Mrs. H. and family, and Miss celebrated with Mr. Ward Fritz, Zurich. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Eloody and David, of Windsor, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Linden­ field for the holiday. Mr, Neil Jones, of Ottawa, and Miss Gwenneth Jones, of London, are spending the holi­ days at their home here. Mr, and Mrs, E. Jackson, of Lindsay, and Jack Hennessey, of Harrow, spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hennessey. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Plumsteel and Miss Eleanor Plumsteel, of Clinton, spent Christmas and the week-end with Rev. H. J. and Mrs. Snell at the James Street parsonage. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Wilson and Darlene Wilson. H. W. Doerr Mitchell, spent Mr.and Mrs. . F. G. spent Forrester’s mother in Forrester Christmas ’J with H. ) W. ■Mich., .Mr. 'Cowen Ella Link, and Mrs. Hugh . Jim N.S., . and of London, Mr. of Regina, and Mr Wilson, of Dartmouth, spent the holiday with Mr Mrs. GJ*. D. Wilson. Mr. and Mrs, George Cowell, of Tillsonburg, spent Ohi'istmas with Mr* and Mrs. Ken CotVell and they all visited with Larry, a patient in St. Joseph's Hospi­ tal. Larry was well remembered for Christmas, Mr, and Mrs. Crant Taylor, of Sarnia, spent Christmas with the former’s parents, Mr, Mrs. Hector Taylor. Miss Gert* rude Kent, Of London, and Mrs, Roy one Mi's, and Stanley, of Lucan, spent day last week with Mr. and Taylor. year prevented the of the other town Sweitzer said the good Local High School Offers DP’s Courses Every Tuesday evening from 8 to 10 o’clock there are classes in the high school for displaced persons from Europe, i This year there are thirty-fiVe j on the roll. They are from var- j ious countries such as Poland, Yugo Slavia and Holland. j The course of study is basic English which is considered, to be the minimum amount lish that is necessary Canadian citizen. The ■covers three books and end of the course students awarded a certificate. On Tuesday evening there of Eng- for a course at the are lodge are: neth H. Bro. Bro. Bro. Andrew. Easton;- Treas. I On Tuesday evening there was a variation in the usual routine when the ladies* Evening Auxi­ liary Of the Main Street Church invited the class and teacher into the Home Economics class­ room. They had prepared a tasty lunch, topped off with typical Christmas treats. It was a most excellent lesson in citizenship* and the class and teacher Wish to express their thanks to this organization nor a demonstration of practical re­ ligion, and drainage for the legislation Tab't spring*,•-•provid®asy. Bro. Bro. James Street Scholars Enjoy Christmas Party A large number of James Street Sunday School scholars enjoyed a splendid program at the annual Christmas party last Tuesday night in the basement. Christmas Carols, sung accompaniment of the orchestra and led. by Rev. Snell, opened the entertainment. Fol­ lowing the program four movies were shown and games were enjoyed. An apple and a couple of bars were the treats. Super­ intendent J. H. Jones was .the chairman for the evening. The program consisted piano ■piano and duet Marie Hodgson, Hamilton, duet and Shirley Anderson and selec­ tions by the school orchestra. for payment of damages to an injured person when a claim has been established and the driver is found to be financially irre­ sponsible. Licence of the driver against whom the claim is made is can­ celled until he has repaid the Province and proved financial responsibility. It is estimated that $115,000 has already been paid out in claims and others are pending in the courts. The government made no levy on drivers year when the legislation passed. this was •church to the .school selection duet by Elizabeth by Joan of a by Bev. Sturgis, Patsy Kerslak,e Hunter, piano Thompson and solo by Janice by Norma Veal O.E.S. Christmas Party The regular .meeting of ter Chapter 'No. 222, O.E.S. was held in the chapter rooms, Main Street, Exeter, on December 22. The Worthy Matron, ,Mrs. Ro­ land Motz, Mr. with Worthy Matron announced don­ ations of infants clothing for the Children’s Aid Society at Goderich was valued at $28.00. After the close of the meeting a Christmas Party was held with a lighted Christmas tree and candles. Christmas carols were sung and gifts exchanged. A dainty lunch was served in­ cluding Christmas cake. Exe- and Worthy Patron, Maurice Quance, presided, a good attendance. The District Nominations Hay (All by acclamation) lFor reeve: George Armstrong. .For council; Earl Campbell, Oscar Klopp, E. J. Wilbert, V. L. Becker. For public school board: Bruce Tuckey, George Kinney, E. B. Horner. Tuckersmith For reeve: Arthur Nicholson, Charles MacKay. For council (four to .be elect- Gordon Richardson, J. W. Harold Jackson, Alfred William Rogers, Roy , Roy Bell. school trustees (three to be elected): Howard Johns, Nor­ man McLean. Second nomination meeting required for the third trustee, ed): Grich Moffat, Pepper For is * . 6 ♦ Food for Britain Donations Additional contribution to the Food for Britain fund received during the.. Christmas week and not previously acknowledged are as follows: $20.00; Paul son, $2.00; F, Thomas Pryde E. Coates, $2.00, $2.00; J. H. Jones,, $25.00 S. MacNaughton . Lotiisa I $10.00 $10.00, George McDalls,- $2.00. Mr. Hide-Away, and Toddy Wil- A. May, $10.00; $10.00; Frank James Earl, ; C. Mrs.$10.00 Kyle, $5.00: S. McFalls, Geraldihe M. Armstrong, William May, $10.00; Car Hits Hyd ro Pole, District in Darkness A blackout that wasn’t ordered by local H.E.P.C. officials kept candles and oil lamps burning from 5:55 to 9:15 Thursday night. The emergency occurred when a car hit a hydro pole ten miles south of London and caused a break in the high ten­ sion feeder line at 11, London Township way 4. ■Farmers their ators hand, With Concession And YJ4<y11-. aside separ- had to electric milkers and do their while merchants operated improvizations and a num­ ber of people had cold suppers. Machine K. J. H.E.P.C, blackout tion but celved countless telephone calls during the emergency. put and chores by shops were shut down. Lampman, the local manager, said the eased the hydro situa- didn’t save him. He re- Baby Arrives Xmas Morning It was the stork and not old St. Nick that brought Mr, and Mrs. Sheldon Wein their best Christmas present this year. Sherry (Sheldon Sherwood), a seven-pound baby boy, was born to them on Christmas morning id Victoria Hospital, Mother arid son are doing well. the village assessment. At this point, -Clerk Pickard arrived and announced the 1949 council. A. J. Sweitzer received con­ gratulations from the former reeve. The reeve-elect thought the village could attain the sta­ tus of a town, and hoped he could' serve in his new capacity* as well as Mr. Tuckey had. The rest of the 1948 council­ lors were absent. Reeve Tuckey spoke on behalf of William C. Allison. William Middleton reported for the public school board. The new high school building would solve the room problem. Com­ plaints "about the boiler blowing up had been investigated and the chairman thought the ten pounds pressure was safely har­ nessed. The board had under­ taken to buy school books be­ cause it could get them for more reasonable rates. He expressed approval of the board. The elected members of the hoard, the P.U.C., and the EjD.H.S. council representative were absent. Don Hughes told ratepayers he represented the north end of the village but would consider the municipality as a whole. Wellington Hern drew laugh­ ter from the crowd when he said the new council would pave the back streets, put in new sewerage and drainage systems, and erect *a town hall. Larry Syder reluctantly cepted his post. Edward Lindenfield was sent. Reeve Tuckey reported on work of the P.IT.C. and pressed satisfaction in the. new reserve well on Mr. "William I Moodie’s farm Sixteen more vot­ ers in the village would entitle Exeter to send a deputy-reeve to Huron County Council and have two votes in the assembly, he s"aid. ac* ah the ex- T.B. Association Nets $4,403 Returns to the Christmas seal campaign of the Huron County Tuberculosis Association rose to more than $4,000 during the ’past week. Blyth collected the sum of '$239 Seaforth Clinton, Goderich, $875; Wingham $978; making a total of $4,403. $345 $494; Howick ; Zurich Exeter, $875 $32'9 $363 $780 Santa Claus at Centralia Santa Claus arrived by air at the Centralia R.C.A.F. station on Wednesday afternoon of last week and thrilled close to 500 children who greeted him,, with the utmost enthusiasm as the air vibrated with their cheering. A Christmas party was held in the recreation hall where parents and their children sembled to enjoy a moving ture show with shorts and toons. At 2:45 Santa arrived on tarmack by plane and was with a fire truck. Accompanying Santa as helpers were two clowns. They proceeded to the recreation hall where Santa was enthroned beside a decorated Christmas tree and a sing-song with lusty voices filled the largo audtiorium. There were presents for all the children and they were served with ice cream, chocolate milk and cookies. Afternoon tea was served to the mothers and dads. the as~ pic- car- the met Clint Hodgins w ins $48,000 in Purses Clint Hodgins, Clandeboye’s gift to the racing world, won. $48,012 in sulky purses in 1948 on harness racing’s Grand Cir­ cuit, it was announced Wednes­ day. Hodgins placed eighth in the list of top money-winning driv­ ers and was classed as a Public Trainer. Clandeboye. top drivers Raceway and horses under his care, including many great pacers. Among them is the six-year-old mare, Prox­ imity, with which Hodgins esta­ blished a new time record for the mile on the Roosevelt track. Clint is one of the on the Roosevelt has a dozen or so Fifteen-day-old Cuts Tooth Craig Burton Whitney> son of Mr. and Mrs. R. 0. Whitney* Detroit, and grandson of Mrs. Emily Fuss, Zurich, has ent his first tooth at the rather young age of fifteen days. 'The baby's grandfather, Joseph Swarts, of Detroit, is a brother of Mrs. A. E. Wuerth.