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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1949-01-06, Page 1■ I '»■ v- z * 1J? '♦Y & Seventy-fifth Year Constables Have Lively Time Arresting Hoodlums Provincial Constable John Ferguson and Chief John Norry had a lively time about 6.30 p.m* New Year’s clay when they attempted to arrest two resi­ dents of Ailsa Craig, whose liglit delivery truck had taken to the ditch and the men were creating a disturbance on Har­ vey Godbolt's farm 3j miles .south of Exeter. Placed under arrest and ta­ ken t© the eriqh were his brother They were •drunk arid later released on bail, for $200- and Fred for $500, After the truck had taken to the ditch which was"'several feet deep the two men sought the assistance of Mr, Godbolt to puli the truck out with a team of horses and being informed that they would have to get a wrecker the men became abu­ sive. They went to the adjoin­ ing farm of Gerald Godbolt and received similar treatment. It is reported that when assistance was sent out from -the Riddell garage they started a quarrel with the garagemen. The two men returned Harvey Godbolt's jfarm started a fracas when policemen were called* William Horne was placed Under arrest . when he became abusive and was -placed in the police car with Chief Constable Norry in charge. The brother took to his. heels .and ran around a barn followed by Mr. Ferguson. He took re­ fuge behind a silo and while being placed under arrest struck Constable Ferguson raising a bad lump above the right’ eye. Mr. Ferguson had difficulty in getting There ■ to the i The Exeter lock-up. lor and escorted the pair to Goder mil. i Transferred Jo Exeter ■Mr. D, W. HalJ, of Acton, has been transferred to the Exeter Branch of the Bank of Montreal as accountant. Mr, Hall js succeeding Mr. Parkinson who in the near future will be mov­ ing to Crediton where the -bank is opening up a hew branch. Mrs. Hall and three children, Ted, Bob and Nancy will move to .Exeter as soon a© living commodation is available. ac- i d $ i* EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 6, 1949 fig T Single Copy 6 cent* St ■.-o. Bii ■ $3 it iBB New Teleph ones Reach 145 in 1948 Telephones in service in Exe­ ter increase^ by jnore than 145 during the past year, according to Mv. J. M- Goodwin, Bell Telephone manager here, This compares with a net increase of 126 telephones reported here for 19 47 and brings the total to nearly .60'0 telephones opera- ever this Alf Andrus Wins New Studebaker in Legion Draw county jail at God- William Horne and Fred of,Ailsa Craig, charged with being disorderly and were William Opposes Bingo, Raffle Gambling The South Huron Ministerial Association met Monday after­ noon at the home of Rev. arid Mrs. H. J. Snell, Exeter. Devo­ tional .exercises were conducted by the president, Rev. C. W. Down. The question of gambling in the form of raffles and bin­ gos was discussed and the as­ sociation voted to apprise the office of the Attorney-General of Ontario of its opposition to the Jjy- $ to and the his victim to the car. were several witnesses scene. men were brought to and placed in the local _. Constables Frank Tay- and Helmer 'Snell arrived Thirteen RCAF Men Promoted Thirteen officers at R.C.A.F. station Centralia are raised in rank in a list of promotions an­ nounced on .Monday. H. E. Bishop, chief technical officer, is promoted from squad­ ron leader to wing commander. His home is in St. Thomas. Going from flight lieutenant to squadron leader are E. J. Mc­ Leod, officer commanding .the examining flight in the Flying Training School; R. D. Forbes- Roberts, of Regina; N. of Medicine Hat, chief tration officer; W. M. of Fairview, Alta.; and McWilliam, of Quebec City. S/L McLeod is son of Mr. and Mrs. J. McLeod, of 251 Egerton Street, London. Promoted from flying office? “ J. M* Hal- L. Hill, T. B. Millar, Ottawa; W. H. Vincent, Vancouver; J. S. Miller, Gladsworth, Sask.; and A. Huchala, Crediton, Ontario. Burden, adminis- French, D. L. S. to flight lieutenants are R, Hamilton, Exeter; A. kett, Peace River, Alta. Kitchener Farmer Injured by Cow Alex McDonald, of the Crom­ arty Line, is recovering from injuries received when kicked While assisting a veterinary treat an ailing cow. The veterinary, Dr. Turnbull and Mr. McDonald were in the act of giving the animal an in­ jection when it suddenly lashed out .knocking the farmer back­ ward causing him to strike his head on the cement wall of the manger, Mr. McDonald suffered concussion and was unconscious for three days. His condition now greatly improved and he recuperating successfully. is is Find Xmas Trade Excellent The merchants of Exeter re­ port a splendid Christmas trade. One gentleman remarked that he and his Wife had been in London before -Christmas and had made a small purchase. They came to Exeter and were able to get wliat they wanted at a saving In price. The Weather A cold spell Visited this tion over New Years. It quite blustery tile day before New Years and New Years eve travel Was quite hazardous with the roads in a slippery condi­ tion. There was skating at the Arena from 7 to 9 New Years eve but on New Years day the youngsters were disappointed as the Ice was not In condition for skating. Mild Weather set iii Tuesday with rain -during the Sec- was ■® I IT S O' w-.a- SIB ■$> legalizing of gambling in any BABIES ARE JUST BABIES, whether they.^re born in pal- form for any purpose and to urge the department to enforce more .strictly the existing laws regarding gambling. Rev. P. A. Ferguson of Hen- sall, who had been a delegate to the Assembly of the N.A, Foreign Missions Conference in Columbus, Ohio, last October, gave an interesting and informa­ tive report of’ the Assembly, Three thousand delegates from sixty-two denominations in Cana­ da and the United States, re­ presenting ninety-five per cent of the overseas mission work of the North American churches, met in perhaps the greatest for­ eign ' missions . assembly in the history of the Christian The speaker told .how it strated the urgency for in missionary activity now, cause the world brought about by the recent, war and succeeding event© ed a demand never known before and a challenge that has never been so great. With India, Afri­ ca, China, Japan, the Moslem countries and the islands of the Pacific Ocean all undergoing great changes in their several modes of life, there is a greater need and a greater opportunity than ever, he pointed out,, for the Christian church to bring them the knowledge of Christ and the Christian life. And in Latin American where the Ro­ man Church is losing its hold, the door is wide open for Pro­ testant missions. Mr. Ferguson spoke of the great contribution made to the Assembly by representatives of the younger churches of other lands, "and how impressed the North American delegates were with the fine intellect and deep spiritual insight of some of these native Christians who addressed the Assembly. As well as reveal­ ing the need for missionary ad­ vance, the Assembly, he said, outlined what must be done. Now that a foothold has been gained in many countries, the need is foi' Christian literature medical care, assistance in agri­ culture, domestic science, educa­ tion, and especially evangelism. Speakers stressed not only the difference between political ideo­ logies, but the difference be­ tween Christianity and paganism —both On the overseas fields' and at home. The Assembly as a whole presented .a picture of the church holding on and press­ ing on against tremendous oppo­ sition and playing a part, far out of proportion to kor num­ bers, in bringing new life to people the world over and giv­ ing them live. And with the people ill are Gad’s ____ „ .. , . we are the ' only people left whose land has not been devas­ tated by war and who have the moral, spiritual and material facilities for carrying the Gospel to all the world. The speaker was thanked iby Mr. Anthony and Canon James, of Kirkton, and fallowing the ■benediction lunch was served by Mrs. Snell, assisted by Mrs. Down and Mrs. Harold Currie. church, demon­ advance be- situation aces or in humble homes. They all like t©- sleep. Prince Charles Philip Arthur George of Edinburgh,,.son of Princess Elizabeth, is pretty good at if. He is royally snoozing here in the arms of Nurse Helen Maude Rowe, the midwife who attended the princess. ‘ —Central Press Canadian New Minister at Cromarty Church Rev.. George M. Young was installed Thursday as a stated supply in the Cromarty Presby­ terian Church at an installation service. A dinner was served to the visiting ministers, their wives arid laymen. The service at 2.00 p'.m. was opened under the direction of the Moderator of Presbytery, Rev. A. the Perth J. Preston, >riJriqtMl°^"AVonton, who ^aYe g; welcome ing address. The scripture les­ son .was read by ReV. George Lamond, of Mitchell. Rev. Rob- offered then ’’The ert MacKay, prayer. Rev.’ delivered an Church.” Rev. B. L.■drew’© Church,' Stratford, gave an address to the new ister and the congregation. Rev. Mr. 'koung and , Young 'were then called forward and given the official welcome by Rev. Mr. Preston assisted by Rev. Dr. J. Melvin Keyes, St. Marys. Other welcomes were given by various organizations of the church, the session by James Scott; board of managers H. Leslie; Sunday School, T. Laing; W.M.S., Mrs. Thomas Scott, Sr.; Ladies’ Aid, Mrs. Houghton; Y.P.S., E. Allen. A vote of thanks from Crom­ arty Church .w&s extended to Dr. Keyes for his work as interim-moderator for the past eight months by Mr. ’Scott and seconded by Mr. Leslie, A recep­ tion followed for the minister and his wife. Tiyerton, Mr. Lamond address on (Walden, 'St.An- also min^ ,Mrs. new s qr LINK Honour G. Swan ■** (By Hensail Correspondent) A very pleasant evening was spent at the C.N.R. station, Hen­ sail, when forty ' employees of the Huron and Bruce line and their wives gathered 'to honour one of the-oldest agents of this C-N.R. line. Mr. George Swan, of BrucOfjeld, bus .been agent at Brucefield for -thirty-one years. Mr. A, L. Case. Hensail, agent, was iftthe ■» evening. Musical numbers were given by Miss Greta Lammie, Mr. Riehl and Mr, Cecil Maxwell. Mr. Swan was;presented with a beau­ tiful trilight by Mr. Groh, agent at Ilderton, -and Mrs. Swan was presented with a bouquet, of red roses by Mr. Taylor, section foreman for Clinton. Mr. Cerson-, Exeter agent, read the accom­ panying address. Refreshments were served by the ladips, lowing is the address: Hensall, Dec. 29, Dear George: Wq, your old pals and fellow employees of the C.N.R. London, Huron and Bruce line, gather here tonight to do honour to one of our best liked employees on the line—George Swan. We have associated with you for the past thirty years and will miss youi’ kind ways of never refusing to help any of the boys along when asked to, as you were one of the oldest boys along the line and we often went to you for However, the when you will any not say like and great many years to come, .in health and happiness. On behalf of the boys will you please accept this small token of esteem and friendship. When you look -at it ma; 'it?v,e- inind you of the" happy days spent -on the good old C.N.R. at Brucefield, and Mts* Swan, will you accept this on behalf of the ladies, and they wish you the best ting locally, more tlian previously , connected in ■community. b ‘ During the year steady . gress wa© made in clearing, de­ ferred. applications for telephone service, but the demand for telephones was so great that there are still approximately 13 unfilled orders for service file in the company’s local of­ fice, “The public demand for tele­ phone service is continuing at ,a high level”, Mr. x Goodwin ■pointed out today. “More tele­ phones were added during 1948 in Bell Telephone territory in Ontario and. Quebec than ever before. - Our construction have to be perhaps even the next few achieve our i ing promptly telephone service. “With limited earnings and a continuing need for tremendous amounts of new plant and equipment, the cost of our ex­ pansion program can be met only with dollars supplied by investors who consider the tele­ phone business a good risk for theii- savings. Earnings must be sufficient to meet operating ex­ penses—wages, taxes, upkeep and wear and tear—as well as a reasonable return to inves­ tors.” First (District Baby in 104ft The nearest to a N©w Year’s baby iii EXeter was Lynda Dianne, daughter of -Mr. and Mrs.. Charles Rowe, of Centra­ lia, who was born ©t Mrs. Bat­ ten’s nursing January 2nd. mother, the Essery, was pro- on present level of expenditures will maintained, and increased, during years if we are. to objective of meet- all requests for Jameson, with and their •anniversary, dinner Mr and Mrs. ■Granton, golden chrys- roses on the golden wed- FoHowip.g.1,h and Mrs.' Fol- 1948 Essery, Year’s baby. home Lynda forrper herself Sunday, Dianne’s Marjorie a New Exeter Legion Officers. Installed The Exeter Branch of the Canadian Legion at their regu­ lar meeting Monday evening in­ stalled the officers for the coming year. R. E. Pooley was the installing -officer and he did a very capable job. There was a good, attendance. The report; of the Treasurer, Andy Easton, showed the fin­ ances to be in excellent ’ condi­ tion. Ovei* $1600 was added to the Building fund 'through the raffle of a car New Year’s-eve. The car was won by Mr. Alf Andrlis, of town. Mr. Easton after serving the Legion ‘ as an efficient secretary ­ treasurer for many years, ten­ dered his resignation. Mr. Eas­ ton was first appointed to the posistion in 193 5. His office| was disrupted when for the second enlisted with the forces and served for five three years overseas. In he was re-elected to 'the tion. A successor has yet appointed. Following the instal­ lation an excellent turkey bar­ beque was served. The officers are as follows: Past President, I__ President, Bert Borland; vice-president, Albert second vice-president, Snider; Sgt? '.at. Arms, S Sims; Executive, “ “ Geo. Davis, J. L. Higgins, W. «G. sHuriier^Duvar, R. tenure of in 1939 time he’ Canadian years 1945 posi- to be a faith by which to it left tile delegates feeling that Christian North America today chosen people, because Mr., Mrs. A. Hodgins Wed Fifty-Five Years Congratulations to Mr* and Mrs. Alonzo Hodgins, of London who on Sunday celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. Their daughter, Mrs, Clinton Brown and son Ross were present for the occasion. Mr* and Mrs. Hod­ gins were former residents of Crediton where for many years Mr* t Hodgins conducted a blacksmith shop. Mr©. Brown was the former Martha A. Adam©, They were married by the late Rev. George Baker, in 1928 Mr. Hodgins retired and they moved to London. Besides Mrs. Brown they have one other daughter, Mrs. Trellis Julien, of Boston, Mass. advice. time has come not ibe working hope you willmore, but forget us and drop in to hello at any time you feel it, and we hope that you Mrs. Swan will live for a of luck. (Signed) The Boys of Huron & Bruce Line the I t Snow Plow Used Only Once the snow plow for been once So far clearing the streets has called Into service only this season. First Car-load Shipped ' The first cardoad of vegetables, rutabagas, carrots and cabbages, was Shipped th© newly-erected rutabaga in Exeter Wednesday Of week. The plant has (been ing rutabagas and shipping out but this is the first car of mixed vegetables, mixed from plant this wax- them Prayer Services Held Prayer services are being held in Exeter this week. On Mon­ day evening a prayer service was held in- Caven church. Oil Wednesday evening a service is being held in Main St. church and on Friday evening in the Trivitt Parish Hall. Changes Position Miss Donna McFalls has signed her position with South* cott Bros, and has accepted a position at the office of Dr. Mil* net. re* Attends J.F. Convention Miss Anna Brook, president of the Exeter Junior Institute, left Tuesday for Toronto to ‘at­ tend the provincial convention of Junior Farmers at the King Edward Hotel. Miss Brock will; take part in a panel discussion on the topic “What Does Con-i... ..... .. versation Mean to Junior Farin-j should have read George Tinney era”, instead of George Kinney. . Correction th the report of the election of members of the School Board in Hay Township last week it Mr., Mrs. G. Jameson Wed Fifty Years The home of Mr. George A. was graced anthenrums ocq.asion of ding family Jameson- received neighbors and ■"friends who called to offer con­ gratulations. Mrs. Jameson re­ ceived in a becoming black crepe frock with a corsage ,of golden baby chrysanthemums presented to her by her great grandson, Jimmie Jameson, of London. Miss Joan Jameson, grand­ daughter of the couple, answer­ ed the door. Presiding at the tea table were Mrs. William Jame­ son, of Toronto, and Mi'S. James E. Jameson of London. A three- tier wedding cake centred the table flanked by gold tapers. Married at her parents’ home, 12th concession, Biddulph town­ ship, Mrs. Jameson is the*-form- er Ada Westman, youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Westman. George Jameson is the eldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Jame­ son, of Kirkton. Mr. Jameson is Still in business in Granton.. The couple have resided in their pre­ sent home since .their marriage fifty years ago. Celebrating the occasion with them were their Children, James K. Jameson, London; Mrs, A, R, Hoffs, Granton Son, Toronto; Jameson, Granton. great ’ grandchildren, Jammie M. Jameson, London, Jean Eagan, Prospect Hill. Len McKnight; 2.; first Ostland; Larry W. E. D. Bell, Hendry, Wm. Cochrane, E. Llriyd ’Reynolds,'Wm. Chambers, Chaplain, Rev. Wm. Mair; Re­ habilitation 'Officer R. E. Pooley Master Bell. of Ceremonies, E. Property Damaged I). Arena By Public Nuisances Because vandals on two casions have damaged the pub­ lic telephone at the Exeter Arena by jimmying it in an ef­ fort to steal the contents Bell Telephone company week removed the phone. The furnace room at Exeter Arena was broken by some lads on Sunday and a small amount of tools was stol­ en. The furnace room is also used as a repair shop. Entrance was made by smashing a panel out of the door. oc- the thia the into i Will W. Jame- and Glenn A. and two and Margie Lucan Lodge Elects Officers" The following officers of the Lucan lodge were left out last week’s space. Officers of W.Mias. I.P.M., Sr.W. of ofissue for lack Irving Lodge, Lu- , W. Bro. Lome W. Bro. M. H. , Bro. M. J. fil’d. C. J. Cat- Bro. W. F. Sherry; J. C. Murdy; W.Bro. J. wR. Murray; Bro. L. Langs; Jr.D., C. Haskett; I.Guard, Bro. can are: Beattie; Hodgins; Simpson; Jr.VA, 1 ter; Chap., W.Bfo. D,_S. Ghown treasurer; secretary, w.Bro. M>. of Co Sr.D., Bro. Ray Elson; Sr. S., Bro. G. Paul, Jr, S., BrO. R. Murray; Tyler, W. Bro. ward Hodgins. Stoclt Taking is the order the day. of County Council for 1949 Cecil Johnston iFrank Bainton Roy Cousins G. W.-Nott Stanley Snyder J. D. Beecroft A. J. Sweitzer J* R. Stirling George Mathieson (deputy) W. J.*Baker John McNabb Ashtield Blyth Brussels Clinton Colborne Fast Wawdnosh Exeter Goderich Goderich Goderich Grey Grey (deputy) Clifford Rowland Hay Hensaii TWfo, George Armstrong Alvin W. Kerslake Hullett John W. Armhlfong HowiOk ®. X Farrisli HOwiek (deputy) Harold Gowdy McKlllop Morris Seaforth Stahley Stephen Stephen (deputy) Tuckersmith Turnberry Usborne West Wawaiiosh Wingham Dan Beuermann Harvey johnstort M & Silis Elmer Webster Elmer Lawson Harry Beaver A. Nicholson W- H. Woods Hugh Berry E. Finnigan Murray Johnston Suffering from severe burns when her clothing caught fire at her home near Kirkton Sunday, Mrs. James Edward Stoile died in Victoria Hospital On Monday afternoon. The deceased Was in» her sixty-third year. Mrs. Stone was removing a pail’ of ashes from the stove when a live coal set her cloth­ ing on fire. Her husband 'came to the rescue and Put out the flames, but not before Mrs, Stone had been' badly burned about the arms, legs and body. Dr, Milner, of Exeter, was called and he had,,her removed to the hospital in th‘e Hopper-Hockey ambulance. She -passed away at one o’clock Monday afternoon. Mrs. Stone, ' whose maidan name was Olive May ’Copeland, was born ill Usborne Township, a daughter of the late Air. and Mrs. R. R. Copeland. Thirty-nine years ago. she marriage With was a staunch Kirkton United been active in society In which she served as president for a short time, and also the Women’s Missionary So­ ciety. Besides her husband She is survived by one son, Laverne, at home; one daughter, Mrs. Violet Walker, Stratford; four brothers, Gordon, of Toronto; Elgin, of Paris; Earl, of Wind­ sor; and Arnold of Usborne Township; and one sister, Mrs. William Bayne, of st. Marys. There are four grandchildren. The funeral Will be held from the Hopper-Hockey fuheral homo in Exeter at 2:30 pan. Thursday aftornoon. ’Rev. irnan, of Kirk* ton, Will Officiate, Interment Will bb in the Exeter Cemetery, was United In Mr. Stone. She member of the Church and had the Ladies* Aid Mr. Alt Andrus, of Tm&tfaiyW Hardware, isz th© proud posses* sor of a brand new Studebaker car, Alt was awakened from his sleep New Year’s eve to foe informed that he was the lucky winner of a draw sponsored by the Exeter1 Legion. At first he thought the boys were playing' a hoax on him but he was per­ suaded. to dress and go to the Where a dance was in progress and there he was presented with a set of keys for the car. Alf’s words of appreciation were drowned out .by the ' ' merry The before ten of up by each. A few remarks were made by the Legion President, Len McKnight, The draw was con­ ducted by Larry .Snider and the winning .ticket was picked by Mrs. Chas. MacNaughton, whose birthday was the nearest of those present to New Year’s. The hall was nicely decorated for the dance and there was a goodly crowd present. There is an interesting story in connection with the winning ticket sold to Mr, Andrus by a fellow employee, Gordon .Me- Tavish. Gordon and his wife were debating whether to keep for themselves ticket No. 243 or 247. Gord thinking 13. was lucky and because’ 24 7 added to thirteen he chose that ticket but Mrs, McTavish being some­ what superstitious, wanted him to choose the other. Such is fate. Exeter arena was presented with noisemakers of the crowd. draw was made shortly midnight when the last 790 tickets were picked the merrymakers at $5 (Record Perfect Attendance Eighteen years of perfect at­ tendance at the James Street Sunday School is the proud record of Miss Doreen Parsons who added another seal to her diploma and diplomas for the year also has an enviable record with ‘ fourteen years to -her' credit. In all forty-three seals and diplo­ mas were given out. on Sunday when seals were distributed faithful attendance during Miss Maida Richard Officials for *49 In District Centres Tuckersmitli . For Reeve: Arthui* Nicholson (475), Charles. MacKay (343). For council: (four elected); Roy Bell (505), Harold Jack- son (465), Gordon Richardson (407),, William Rogerson (338) Roy Pepper .(338), Alfred Mof­ fat (337), J. W. CriCh (283). Bl anshard (All by acclamation) For reeve: Dr. G. H. Jose. For council: Lincoln White, Kenneth H o d g i n s, T. Alviii Crago, John Stephen. Fox’ township school trustees: Nelson Baker, Robert Elston. (Fullarton For reeve: W. A. Tuer, J. W. Brown, A. A. MacDougald* Foi’ council: J. W. Brown, Fred Ratz, A. A* MacDougald, Edward Hocking, Percy Miller. Hibbert (All by hcclariiation) For reeve: Frank Allen* For council: Earl R. Dick, Clifford Dow, Edgar Hutson, John (L. Coyne. Stanley (All by acclamation) For reeve: Elmer Webster. For council: 'Carl Houston, Harvey Taylor, Harvey Cole­ man, Alvin McBride. For School Trustees: Frank McGowan, William McLachlan McKillop iFor reeve: Dan Bevermann* For council: Wilson Little, Matt Murray, James T. Albert Siemon (accl.)* Scott, Response Only Fair The JFood for Britain continues to grow. This fund _______ „______ __ _ week we acknowledge a donation of $25.00 from Mr. -B. M* Francis, who Is enjoying a holiday In Florida. A contribution of $10.00 has been received from Mr. R. N. sCreech, $5.00 from Miss Mar­ garet Brown, $5.00-from Horace Delbridge. The total contribution to date is $768.00. Christmas Seal Fund The campaign In the interest of funds to check T.B. in Hur­ on County hits' been going very well but as yet only 46 per cent Of the people in this dis­ trict, to whom seals were mail* have responded With cash We know there are to con* now so be over donations, many more who intend tribute. Why not do so that the campaign may by the IStli? ■Sixty-five per cent of Ol’S are over fifty years Of age. The danger is greater for youn­ ger people. Why shouldn’t they make donations? all doll-