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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1950-10-19, Page 1Seventy-sixth Year ydro Surveys District For Frequency Conversion Test inventories are being tak-. en by hydro technicians in Exet­ er, Hensall, Dashwood, Zurich’ and surrounding districts this week, These inventories are car­ ried out in connection with the Commission's Frequency Stand­ ardization Progra, program. In making this announcement, Hydro Chairman Robert H, Sau­ nders stated that the tests were not the final inventories. The purpose was to gain valuable information fo the Hydro about the types and makes of equip­ ment and appliances owned by customers and the saturation in various areas. This would indi­ cate to the commission the neces­ sary parts and materials that had to be ordered in bulk from the manufacturers well in advan­ ce of the ' actual changeover to 60-cycles. During a test inventory, a re­ presentative 10% of estic and commercial are visited and their checked. This is the step in any area in conjunction with the standardization program and precedes the final, full in­ ventory and the actual over by several months. Technicians who call customers, to make these checks, work as a team, team usually is composed of men, and each carries the proper credentials to identify himself as a Hydro technician, are well informed and to answer customers’ about the frequency ardization Program. There are approximately 919 domestic and commercial custo­ mers served by Exeter Public Utilities Commission. Under the test inventory program of check­ ing a representative ten percent, approximately 92 customers will he visited by hydro technicians during a three-day period. Similarly, there are about 2,1- 90 domestic and commercial cus­ tomers served by Exeter Rural Operating Area, and some 219 will be checked. In Hensall there are approximately 291 domestic and commercial customers, in Zurich there are about customers. all dom- customers equipment very first change- on the test The five The inen are able questions standard Kippen Church ——————--------—— School Elections Next Week Nomination for student offices at the Exeter District High School took place on Tuesday afternoon. The students will elect a council, boys’ and gi athletic association; torial held A tend held Winners meet are eligible to compete. and staff. Elections next week, busload of students the WOSSA Field Meet to be at London on Saturday. in tlfe tri-school field- will and 242 Has Anniversary The congregation of St. drew’s United Church held eighty-third anniversary on day last. The altar was a fusion of autumn flowers the sunny skies added to the en­ joyment of the day. Rev. George Moore of Knox United Church, London, was the guest speaker at both services An­ their Sun- pro- and Hay Signs For Fire Protection Fire protection for farmers- Hay Township was provided when the township council signed agreements with Hensall, Exeter and Zurich fire brigades to fight blazes in the area. Agreement sets terms at $50 the first hour and $25 each succeeding hour of any brigade’s services. Provision was also made for the police village of Dashwood, based on the same terms, if the police village trustees made the request for the brigade. A grant of $25 was made to the_ South Huron Plowing Match, which is to 'be held on Friday in the township and a grant of $75 was made to Zurich Agri­ cultural Society and $25 to Exe­ ter Agricultural Society. Preliminary plans for a new subdivision on the farm lot WS 21 'Concession 11 have been re­ ceived and council decided to await the decision of the Zurich police trustees as to whether they are willing to include the proposed subdivision in the age. Action will be taken on request of Dennis P. I?____, Lloyd Miller and Mrs. Daniel Oswald to have as the Zurich paired. Clerk H. W. asked to notify township solicitor, to purchase foi* Hay Township the lands in arrears of taxes and sold at the treasurer’s sale of lands in ar­ rears of taxes November 7, 1950. The proposed plan of sub­ division on lot Si 7 and Ni S L.R.W. was accepted subject to restrictions in the by-laws, in­ cluding a clause making it com­ pulsory that each dwelling be he at- >►>»,£.........- .«SB®......... ...... ............. ■'*................. gw 'A ............. EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 19, 1950 LEGION HALL CORNER-STONE LAID Corner-stone on the new Legion building' was laid in a ceremony Thursday night. Taking part were Vern Heywood, in charge of con­ struction, councillor Ed Lindenfield, and four men who have presided over the Legion since the war—Len McKnight, Bert Borland, present President Bert Oslancl, and Ted Pooley. i 'sarp-t n- ZWS J . £ " ------ >—............. -> ■ .......... School Concert vill- the Bedard, the drain known drain south re- Brokenshire was Frank Donnelly, Held At Hensall A competative school concert in conjunction with the Hensall School Fair was held in the Town Hall Hensall Friday evening. The hall was filled for the event. Mr. J. G. Gardiner of Goderich, Inspector of Public Schools for South Huron, was chairman. Students from Hensall Public School, S.S. 10, Hay, S.S. 1 and 2, Tuckersmith, and S.S. 7, Hib­ bert, took part in the competi­ tion. Judges were Mrs. Harry Hiss, Zurich, Mr. Claude Blowes, Ex­ eter and Mr. Craig Wilson Exeter Results were as follows: Re­ citation, Grade 2 and under— Marjorie Hyde, Sharon McBride, Lee Tiberie; recitation, Grades 3 Jerry the Single Copy tyi Thirteen Apply To Council For Night Constable’s Job Quick, Jim! The Airwick! Exeter’s fast growing popula­ tion increased by at least one recently but the new resident is hardly a welcome citizen. Al­ though her fur coat will be the envy of many of the ladies in town, the perfume she uses is not one of the acceptable varieties. To add to her disgrace, the petite moved in with one of the town’s businessmen and has created quite a disturbance. The unfortunate merchant has suffered consider-- able lack of sleep over the affair. The little black and white must­ eline mamel is of the genus Me- phits, commonly known as skunk. Zurich Man to prevent the acci- driver of the car struk Mr. Leniczek, Toronto bound to- squipped with modern sanitary i equipment as approved by Huron County Health Unit. the Convicted And Fined Glenn Koehler, R.R. 2, Hen­ sail, was convicted of careless „---- driving and fined $10 and costs and delivered two very inspiring m Exeter court Tuesday. Hen- sermons to the large congrega­ tions. Special music was fur­ nished by the choir using for their anthems, "God Is My Sal­ vation" and "Great Is the Lord", Mrs. Harold Jones taking the solo part. Mrs. Nedigar of Clinton was the guest soloist at the morning service choosing for her num­ bers "Leave It with Him" and "Jesus, Lover of My Soul". The Grand Berid Octette were present at the evening service. The charge resulted from an accident on the Hensall-Zurich road on October 1 when the Koehler pick-up truck struck a car owned by Dalton Miller of Staffa from behind in a heavy fog- Damage was estimated at $550. Teacher Addresses Church Mr. Fred Meek, mathematical instructor of the Exeter District High School, was the guest speaker in Main Street United Church on Sunday morning. He chose for his topic a discourse on Christianity from the Biblical setting of Jesus walking the Emmaus road. Mr. Wildfong sang .a solo, Peace of God". along Frank ’‘The Mrs. Mary Ann Brown Dies In 94th Year Mrs. Mary Ann Brown, dent of Hensall for more sixty years, died at the Riverside nursing Home, Mitchell, Sunday afternoon in her ninety-fourth year. The former-Mary Ann Blatch- ford, she was born in Usborne Township and was a member of Hensall United Church and the W.M.S. Surviving ate one son, Mervin, Hensall, and one daughter, Mrs. J. H. (Pearl Wilson, Stratford, and a brother, Dr, B. Blatchford, Salem, Oregon, i-ier husband, George, died in 1935. The body rested at the family home, Main Street, where pri­ vate service was held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. by the Rev. W» A. Rogers, of Hensall, assisted by the Rev. R. A. Brook, Bluevale. Interment was in the Exeter •Cemetery. resi- than Plowmen To Vie For $600 In Prizes South Huron Plowing Match will be held on Friday at Elder Bros, farm in Hay Township. Officials expect a large number of entries to take part in the contests. Over $600 are being offered in prizes for the nine classes and numerous company specials. Elder Bros, farm is located one and a quarter miles west of No. 4 Highway, three miles north of Exeter. Ladies of Car­ mel Presbyterian Church, Hen­ sall, will have a booth on the grounds. Asa Penhale is president of the organization and Earl Shap- ton is secretary-treasurer. and 4—-Connie Corbett, McClinchey; Patsy Bell. Public speaking, Grades 8—Tom Lavender, Endora Music, Vocal Solo, girls 10—Jean Henderson, Dianne Rannie, Carol Rogers; girls, 10 and under—Mary Ann Rannie, Margaret Moir, Gwen Spencer; boys under 10—Rod Ferguson, Ken Richardson, Neil Forrest; boys 10 and over—Marlin Hilde­ brand, Graham Farquhar, Ken Parker. Duet or Quartet Vocals—Shir­ ley Coleman and Shirley Bell, Mary Ann Hyde and Dianne Rannie, Endora Hyde and Mari­ lyn Mousseau. Piano, under 10 years—Chas. Mickle, Bobby Mickle, Jean Hor­ ton and Gwen Spencer; over 10 years -Marilyn Mousseau, Shir­ ley Coleman, Maja Roubal. Any other instrument—Gerald Bell (violin). Spelling match-—Gladys Moir. Maja Roubal, Shirley Coleman.. A chorus from S. S. 1 Tucher- smith with Mrs. R. Simpson at th piano was much enjoyed. S. G. Rannie, music supervisor for Hen­ sail Public School was accom­ panist. 7 and Hyde, under St. Marys Edges Exeter By One In Final Results Official revised results of tri-school field meet held at Mit­ chell two weeks ago show that St. Marys edged Exeter District High school out of first place by one point. The new results are tabulated on a different point system from that reported by a -Mitchell source to the Tinies- Advocate last week when it was reported that Exeter captured top honours. Final standing *was St. Marys 118; Exeter 117; Mitchell 92. Other changes were made in the announcement. John Hicks was tied with Joe Green for the junior boys championship. In­ dividual changes are as follows. In the senior girls, Margaret Bray and Delores Pfaff places third in the softball speed throw; Evelyh Wright, Joan and Shirley Taylor were second in the bask- ball speed. Other intermediate girl win­ ners were Beverly Ravelie and Eunice Frederick, second in the softball speed; Pat Hopper, Nan­ cy Tieman and Marion Wildfong second in the basketball speed. Marilyn Skinner and Barbara Brintnell placed second in the softball speed in the junior girls _ -.....division. Jean Soldan, Donna I danee was a pjg success with or the Anniversary At Caven Observed The ' anniversary of Caven Presbyterian Church was ob­ served on Sunday with well at­ tended services in the morning and evening. The preacher for the day was the Reverend Jo­ seph R. MacDonald, B.A., Ripley, whose subject in morning was, “God Is Shaking the World”, and in the evening, “Passing by on the Other Side”. The choir was under the dir­ ection of Mr. J. L. Nichol, F.R.C.O., of Hensall, with Miss Norma Knight at the organ. The anthems at the morning service were, “Rejoice, the Lord Is King” iby Couper, and "God So Loved the World” by Stainer. In the evening they sang "O Come to My Heart, Lord Jesus” by Ambrose, and "Praise Ye the Father" by Gounod. The appreciation of the Ses­ sion and congregation was ex­ pressed at the evening service for the action of the ministers and officials of James Street and Main Street United Churches and Carmel Presbyterian Church, Hensall, in withdrawing theii’ evening services in favour of the anniversary at Caven Church. Freed Of Blame - Gordon Love R. R. 1 Zurich, was exonerated of blame Wed. night by a coroner’s jury inqui­ ring into the death of Henry Philip Leniczek, who died in the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital after being struk by a car on Highway No. 7, two miles from Kitchener. The jury in the verd­ ict found that Mr. Love “did all in his power dent." Mr. Love, said to have was leaving ward Stratford. He told the cor­ oner’s jury that he saw two cars on the left side of the highway, both with headlights on and that he was blinded by the glare. He told of suddenly coming out ofthe glare, seeing people in the middle of the road and jamming on his brakes. Questioning re­ vealed that Mr. Leniczek and a group of others were standing in the roadway discussing an acci­ dent, which involved cars diven by William Smith, St. Marys and August Roehmer, Kitchener. "We accept the doctor’s report on the cause of death in that Mr. Leniczek died as a result of be­ ing hit by a car driven by Mr. Love,’’stated the jury, who then went on to declare him blame­ less. 1 Thirteen applications for night constable were considered by Ex­ eter council at their regular me­ eting Monday night’ to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of William Wareing. Police chief John Norry joined the council in discussing the ap­ plications. Two men were asked to arrange personal interviews with the council. Council took other steps to im­ prove policing facilities. The Bell Telephone Company was asked to install a telephone in the Chief Consable’s Office in the town hall. The installation of a flicker light to aid in contacting the night constable was also con­ sidered. Council agreed to pay out of pocket expenses for Fire Chief Bill Chambers and Captain Irwin Ford to attend the Training course for firemen at Toronto. All persons who need to open drains to the street were asked to secure permission before start­ ing the job, on motion of coun­ cillors Lindenfield and Heywood. Public Utilities Commission was asked to place street lights on Gidley street, between the res­ idences of Mr. Doug Knowles and Mr. Eric Heywood, one on Edward street, between James and Huron streets. Brownies, under the leadership of Miss Lillian Hunter-Duvar, were granted permission to use one of the town hall rooms for their meetings. The South Huron Game and Conservation club were given |the right to post "No Shooting" signs at the dump grounds. This property is within the village limits and shooting is prohibited at all times by by-law. Applications for building mits were granted to Milton lar, a garage; H. Jensen Dalton Finkbeiner a store front; D o r t h y Davis, siding house; Lloyd Ford, a house. Attend Buyers’ Meeting Messrs. E. R. Hopper and Ken Hockey attended a furniture buyers’ meeting in Toronto Wednesday. on l Mills and Marilyn Skinner were third in the basketball speed. In the senior boys, (lord Cann won the mile race and E. Ang- leson was third. B. Maybee plac­ ed third in the pole vault. Jim Sturgis was tied for third in the broad jump in the junior boys division. Mr. and Mrs. George Walkei per- kel- (for Liberals Meet Friday Hensall Town Hall Hou. Robert H. Winters, -M. P., Minester of Resources and De­ velopment, will be the guest speaker at the annual meeting of the Hurn-Ferth Liberal As­ sociation in the Hensall Town Hall Friday evening at 8.30. This is a correction of the advt. that appeared in this paper last week stating that the meeting I would be held on the 27tli. This I will be Mr. Winters’ first visit Mrs. R. Corsalt, London, spent the week-end with Mrs, L. C. Hicks at Fairfield. Teen Town Topics Hi Teeners -Qur Friday 13th 125 teeners attending. Our re­ freshment booth was busy all night and there were numerous prizes for the novelty dances. The Teen Town bought some new records which were used at the dance. At our council were made for a dance Friday the everyone to wear a costume and meeting, plans big Hallowe’en 27th. We want Mrs. Irvine McEl rea Mrs. Irvine McEIrea, the form- to Huron-Perth. The date is Fri­ er Eunice Kathleen Cullen, died J " at her home in Usborne Town- ’ ship on Thursday in her thirty­ eighth year. She leaves to mourn besides her husband, her mother, Mrs. William Cullen of Woodham; one son. James Irvine; one daughter, Eunice Gail; four sis-1 ters, Mrs. William Hudson and > Mrs. Garfield Serjison of Detroit, Mrs. Melvin Templett of Los Angeles, Mrs. Wallace Bowden, j Woodham; three brothers, Lloyd of Woodham, Hilliard of Wind­ sor, and Edward of Vancouver. A public funeral service was conducted at her home by Stacey Bryanton of London on Sunday. Interment was made in Kirkton Union Cemetery. The pallbearers ' day, Oct. 20th. visited recently with their son- ? e a, 'alu‘V’lein-law and daughter in London. lor the best costume there. The were Phil Hern, Howard Black, 111 ana «au-,niei in nouauu. j iWaRnoP Bmvflmi. JohnTittle Dianne Gould accompanied Prizes for the novelty dances will Wallace Bowden, John McEIrea, them home? more ralM1)!e tgan evw I Laverne Rodd and Ceeil Camm. Winners At Plowing Match Elgin Hendrick, R.R. 1 Dash­ wood. and Alan H. Walper, R.R. 3 Parkhill, were among the win­ ners at the International Plow­ ing Match held at Aliston last week. Elgin placed ninth in the? boys 18 and under class and won' the Ford tractor special. Mr. ’’ Walper placed third in the Ford! special. Larry Snider was the | coach. | _ — .................. .....•..s Hospital Executive Awaits Plans, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Stanridge and son Jimmy and Mrs. W. H. Keddy and daughter, Beulah, of Fenton, Mich., spent the Miss Nettie Keddy. Mrs. Samuel ._ ____ Flossie Sgarglia, Maurice and Glanville Sgarglia and Miss Man­ ning of St. Marys visited Sunday with their cousin, Mr. B. W. F. Beavers and Mrs. Brown. So long for now, teeners, buti we want to see you all October 27 in costume. Switzer,Mrs. Subscription Total Near$95,000 The executive of the South l Huron Hospital Association is I daily expecting the detailed plans of the building which are now being prepared by the architect. As soon as possible after the re­ ceipt of the plans a meeting of the provisional trustees will be called to decide further action. In the meantime, the treasurer will be pleased to acknowledge all -contributions that may be re­ ceived. There are still many peo­ ple of the district who intend to subscribe to the fund, and It would be encouraging to have them send Ift their subscription at an early date. ...................... Recent contributions have-the total of subscriptions to raised the Exeter total to $58,- $94,718.76 from the district. 856.77—-they are bonds from the Lions Club, $3,000.00; Canadian Canners. $1,000.00; Miss Mar-; garet Brown, additional $5.00; Bailey Florist, a draw, $33.00; Catholic Women’s League, $21.- 00; Aubrey Tennant, $40.00. Usborne Township total has now passed the $20,000.00, be­ ing $20,205.40. The teachers and pupils of Usborne Township schools recently donated $200.40 and a school concert directed by Mr. Lawrence Wein added $27.00 to the township's total. The general, or unclassified donations have been increased by $270.00 to a total of $1,394.07. All these increases have raised 5 Old Land Mark Destroyed An other old land mark has been removed. The little old eem- ment bridge on the Usborne coun­ try road was blown up this week and is replaced by a very fine structure it is expected to be in use this week. On “Search For Talent” Grant McDonald, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lox McDonald of town, lias been selected to appear on the "Search For Talent" pro­ gram over (’FPL. London, on Tuesday. October 24. Grant is well known in the district for his talent in singing and the community wishes him the best of luck. Ohio Speaker 'At Dashwood V e r y successful anniversary services were held in the Evan­ gelical U.B. Church on Sunday. Very fine addresses "were given both morning and evening by Dr. Reuben H. Mueller of Bay­ ton, Ohio. Executive Secretarysjjf the Board of Christian Educa^s. tion. \ Music was rendered by the x local choir under the direction, of Mrs. J, M. Tiernan. Mr. T. Harry Hoffman favoured with a solo in the morning. The church was beautifully decorated with a profusion of flowers. A very liberal thankoffering was re­ ceived. Visiting congregations were from Zurich, Crediton and. Grand Bend. School Wins First I MRS. RACHEL SIMS who re- cenlty celebrated'* her eightieth birthday, cuts the cake at a family gathering in het honour. Lambton County Set To Act On Grand Bend Petition The revised Grand Bend peti-itlie council. Approval must tion for incorporation is in the received from Huron County hands of Lambton County clerk fore the move can be legal, iand it won’t be long before spe­ cial census-takers will be calling on homes in the summer resort. Lambton County clerk John A. Huey said it would be neces­ sary for him to go to Grand | Bend and search the rolls of • both Bosanquet Township and ’Stephen Township. He was hope­ ful of completing the work and certifying the petition in time to call an early session of council.? Census-takers will be appoint­ ed to take the population of the proposed incorporated village and check to see that it has sufficient residents to justify in­ corporation. The legal minimum is 750. In an effort to incorporate the town before 1951, Mr. Huey hoped to complete the work In time to call an early session of The "split personality" of resort may be resolved with be be- the in- Football Matchz Tops Forest 11-10 Exeter District High School’s first football team won its first game with a close 11-10 decision over Forest Friday afternoon. It was the first time the six-man. team, in their new red and black uniforms, have played in an or­ ganized game. Neil Taylor led the locals to victory with two touchdowns in | the exhibition tilt. Jack Fuller’scorporation. Grand*'Bend lies in the exhibition tilt. Jack Fuller’s counties, the mam street Convert provided the winning splitting it between Lambton and* • ■ - ■ ........ Huron. Result is that Huron side of Grand Bend comes under the Canada Temperance Act where liquor may not be purchased but can be consumed openly. Across the. street in Lambton County under Liquor Control Act it may be purchased but not openly consumed. Upwards of $0 per cent of the ratepayers on both sides of the county line have signed petitions for incorporation. Assessment on Lambton side of the now police village is $250,00O’. The Stephen Township side in Huron is as­ sessed at $600,000. point. Return game will be played in Exeter on Friday. Coach Glen Mickle’s charges will not play a regular schedule hut get a bye into the W.O.S.S.A. Senior B playdowns. Although Coach Mickle doesn’t expect his team to go too far in their first year at the game, he is happy about the showing in their ini­ tial tryout. On the team are .Gordon Cahn, John Hicks, quarterbacks; Nell Taylor, Robert Wade, Doh Web­ ster, Paul Durand, halves; Jack Fuller, Don McCurdy, snaps; Charles Cotven, Don Bergie, Glen. Schroeder and John Whitehouse, ends.