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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1955-06-16, Page 2Pags 2 • THE TIMESADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNINO, JUNE 10, 190 Jottings By J.KS, after Means Much To A Town This Puente shall always fight for proareest, reform pit Public wefare, new Do Ofrit,14 to attack wrong, never bsam Lalc! et*, politicat party, never be lettedied with niereee peint, ine newa. • THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 16, MS • Back Again Public Repudiates Personal Criticism Promotion Its been atiggestea here often enough that Exeter would benefit from an industrial commission and a town planning body. With the demise of the Huron. County industrial Promotion Board, there is now no organization, or no attempt being made to attract industry here, We can only hope that firms interested in establishing a tory will will "discover" .our town through their own investigations, • Council has • a. two-rnan industrial committee but it must be obvious these men, active in . other council committees as well, cannot be ,expected to promote any type of campaign. They need help. The T -A is not concerned that the fer- tilizer, firm which is contemplating a factory in this district has purchased a site in Stephen township rather than in Exeter. The important consideration here is that the, factory is coming to the area and that it will benefit the community as a whole. This should be the objective of our program, not the consideration of one municipality alone. It is essential that the area be promot- ed..It has every potential for industry and . this important phase of community develop- ment should not be ignored. It is a considera- tion ranking in importance lunch higher than many of the items discussed at length by council ndw, A county -wide promotion is still a de- sirable thing despite the ill fortune of the first attempt. The T -A is still of the opinion the logical organization to spark this move is county council rather than a voluntary municipal body. While we appreciate the council is dominated by officials from rural municipalities, we believe these representa- tives will realize the importance of indust- rial promotion and its benefits to the rural as well as urban centre's of the county. The leek of consideration. of the prob- lem of town planning is a matter of concern. What was once regarded as an industrial area on Marlborough Street is rapidly being taken tap as residential property. This may • prove to be a gooddevelopment but it also must restrict the land available for indust- • rial use in the town. Another important consideration is the town planning .survey which will be tirade this summer by students at the University of Western Ontario. If Exeter is to derive any benefit from this survey, it should have officials who can work with the .students to get an insight into the objectives of wise planning. Political Lesson The remarkable similarity between the political situation in Ontario and the 'one in. • Ottawa should be cause for some interesting study by political science students. • The landslide victories 'of the Progress- ive Conservatives in this province in the last two elections can be .compared favourably to those of the Liberals in the federal field. Perhips most of all these elections have • pointed „up the rise of the affable leader and his remarkable influence on the elect- orate. Mr. St. Laurent and Mr. Prost have similar qualities of friendliness, sincerity and devoutness. Both are mild-mannered, fatherly and dignified. Compare, too, the opposition . in each case. In contrast to the successful leaders, the heads of the opposition have waged bitter attacks against the government. This has proven to be the major politica blunder of the era. It has resulted in lop -sided govern - Ment in both cases. It must be clearly shown by now that the opposition parties must change their tac- tics to bring success. More constructive and less flagrant trititiism and fewer •extrava- gant promises are necessary for the opposi- tion appeal. The public will hope that a saner approaeh to the role of opposition is realized by the Liberals in Ontario and the Re-election of Tom Pryde with the largest majority of his political career was a definite eildorsement of his work in the legislature on behalf of this riding. Thn pub- lic's support has vindicated him in the face of personal criticism, from bis opponent. Tom Pryde has been. a conscientious, sincere representative who has worked hard for Huron. The public has recognized this and given hini a clear mandate to continue. It was unfortunate that his able oppon- ent, James R. Scott chose to eriticize the efforts of Mr. Pryde through his eharges that Huron has been getting "the short end of the stick," The Liberal's campaign suf- fered from this stratagem because the people of Huron are not among those who apprec- iate this type of electioneering. Mr. Scott is an excellent speaker and a man obviously well -versed in the political questions of the day. But he carried his criti- pion of the government and the representa- tive too far and it cost him votes. Mr. Pryde met the criticism in n most effective way. Refusing to offer any exeuses, he placed his record before the people and asked to be judged. on it. It must be said to his credit that despite Mr. Scott's criticism of him, be did not attempt. to indulge in any way in personalities. This adds signifi- cance to his victory statementi. "We are glad there need. be no regrets now for any- thing that was said in the heat of the ctin- . paign." The Exeter M.L.A. is a veteran cam- paigner for public office and a man who has served his community and his country well during his lifetinie. As a representative in the legislature he has assisted countless 'people in his riding whatever their politics. His Ability to co-operate with bis fellow man was recognized by his party in the last session. when he was appointed deputy -whip and served on several important committees. le:Will take a man of at least equal stature, energy and sincerity to defeat him. The Stratford' Beacon -Herald makes significant comments on the Huron election: 'ThroughOut the Ontario election cam- Paign Huron was one of the Western On- tario Ridings in which the Liberals expressed hopes of victory. Not because Mr. Thomas Pryde was unable to point with satisfaetion to a highly creditable record of service in the Legislature, but because the Opposition wasfortunate in the candidacy of Mr. James Scott. The calibre of Liberal candidate Scott • was indicated- by constant references tohim as Ontario's next`tlinister of Education, in the event of Mr. Oliver winning the Premier- ship, Mr. Scott's academie attainments, his intimate knowledge of Huron. County and his platform skill were admirable qualifica- tions for political life—and he used all these in his campaign. for electien, Less commend- able, we thought as an onlooker, was Mr. Scott's "short -end -of -the -stick" argument that Huron has been neglected by the Prost Government. Mr. Pryde was able to refute Mr. Scott's contentions, however, and the voters of Huron Riding showed increased confidence in his stewardship. 4' "Under the circumstances, the .tion of Conservative candidate "Tom" Pryde must be chalked up as a sweet victory for a grand "trouper," Huron is to be congratu- lated on the fact that it will continue to be ably and devotedly represented by an ex- perienced legislator like Mr. Pryde." PC's in Ottawa so that the political constitu- tion of their respeptive/Houses will be mere evenly balanced. It is interesting to note that Western. Ontario. has been practically the only area which has not partieipated fully in the land- slide victories. In this most recent election, Western Ontario contributed many of the Liberals to the Legislature recording several upsets in the proeess. It was the seine in the federal election When this area sent a number of Conservatives to Ottawa. • Irbt Exeter Minte0abboutte Ewes Itetablishod1878 Arnalgamated 1024 • Published Each Thursday Morning at Exeter, Ontario AA independent Newspaper Deleted to the Interests Of the Town of Exeter and District Authorized a* Second Mist; Midi, Poet Office Department, Ottsseit Member of the Collodion Weekly Newepaper &iodation -- Member Of the Ontario Dirision et the OM *Wilber of the Audit Retreats of CireulatIona toss All -Canada iniivraiste Federation National Sotety ..A.Word 19813 Ontario Safety Leogae Award 10154 Winner of the E. P. Stephen/Son Memorial Trophy fer Best }Vont Page Alniong Ontario Weekly NewsPaliere Paid-in.Advance Circulation as of 1954 +.1,54/ StritStnliktION ItA1044. Canada (hi advance) $3.06 per year 0--• U.S.A. (in adreinee) *4.00 per year Published !wile tateter Tinies.Advocate Limited Advocate Establithed 1,0381 A new water main front Exeter's waterworks syateni at tbe river Is being litstalled to the local branch of Canadian, Canners, Ltd. to take care of their eYer expanding business and 'on the strength of the water supply may depend whether or not this ecilna patty, which has meant mita to this .community, will extend its facilities in other fields of food Preeervation. 'While 'thinking of the wetter supply I was trying to think Just what tbe Ausable river has meant to Exeter in. stimulating growth, in protection and in 'enioyment. Many a time in summer 1 1011r- neyed to the old swimming hole back of Dow's farm where we threw our -clothes on the ionic and frolicked in. the oda waters, unmolested and unobserved. It Was a favorite spot for us kids, before the present dam was built and better eonditions peovided for changing clothes. R. was along the banks of the river that the first industries were started in Exeter. There was a grist mill, a tannery and 44,eum in Goderich. woollen mill, all of them having disappeared, 'Wooden Water Tanis Thisking of Exeter's water slIP- Ply and fire fighting een/Pment, I well remember the old wooden tanks that were situated in stra- tegic places underground titrougli- out the town, filled witn water for fire -fighting purposes shoul4 a fire break out. gxeter's first 'Mee were no doubt fought by bucket brigades, then the teaks were installed and a pumper engine purchased, In fact, there were two, .one in the north end of •the town and the other in the south. The power was provided by a half dozen men or more who worked des- perately at tbe bandies ou either side of the engine, First Vire Bell There was a rivalry .between the two brigades as to which one would reach a fire first. The fire bell at the north end, the first to be installed in Exeter, is now on exhibition at Huron County MOP* MERRY MENAGERIE © Copyright 1955 Walt Disney Productions World Rights Reamed By Walt Disney 6-1er Distributed by Kinit Features Syndicate. )A41. r046 7 "Of course we're invited: What's a picnic without ants r: As the "TIMES„ Go By 50 YEARS AGO In Grand Bend 'the work en the new bannor and pier is still going 'ahead. When connectious are made with this .already pop- ular resort by the 'electric rail- ways, winch seem to be not far off, there is no doubt about 'the future 'success 'of tills summer resort. afr. j. Knight recently pur- chased a rubber tired road 'wagon of the .newest tyPe. The Masonic excursion to God- erich. 'Civic Holiday,..July, 6, will be the best of the season. The election is 'over. It will probably be a relief to the read- ers of the Advertiser and Free Press who have had nought but rabid. political' sense and nonsense • dished up to them by the yard during the past three weeks. Exeter markets-- wheat 90¢ per bus.; potatoes T50 per bag; hay $7.00 per ton; flour $1.25 -per cwt.; butter' 140 per Ib.; eggs 14¢ per dozen; hogs $2,25 per cwt. 25 YEARS AGO .Mlss Nettie Reddy was appoint- ed president of -South Huron Women's Institute held in Sea - forth recently. There was a beautiful display of iris and columbine in the win- dow of Mr. B. F, Beavers on Saturday sponsored by the Bxeter Hortienitural %Sotiety, Try Grant's HOt Dogs on Sat- urday night. Dr. J. M. Harvey visited with his mother, Mrs, J. S. Harvey in town for the weekend. Dr. Har- vey left 'Monday evening for Edam, Sask., where he is open- ing up S. medical practice. 'Mrs. !Ralph "Willis of Stephen. While working in her garden Friday ',of last week picked up an American half dime that is fifty years old. it Was dated 1380 and is about the !size of a mall Miss Margaret Johns nurse -In - training at Victoria Hospital, Lon - den, spent the !weekend with her mother. • *HI 4 Tournaments among volunteer brigades were frequent events and prizes were given for folioed. efticiency, aPpearallee, etc. Exeter possesses n large silver .cup, suitably inscribed; that was won I believe at a tournament in St. Thomas. Without a museum of our own it Might well Ue taken care .of at. Goderich. As the town grew a waterworks system tor fire-fightina was in- stalled and a new upright *team the. engine was purchased and it was a proud day, for tbe volun- teer brigade to exhibit to the citizens the power and height of the stream it conl4 throW. A Pas- sing team of horses, or a team from the grist mill near by, was secured to 4raw the engine to the fire and a small remuneration Was paid the owner,. Drinking Water Provided It was a big step when the town in 1935 decided to names the springs less than a mini east of town And built the reservoir at,. the river to provide. excel- Leeils,Thisiwa13n ntdriilsillewaterot ever, without Much controversy but it proved One ot the big steps in advancement for the village, The search for a sufficient sup- ply of good drinking water has been eondueted for years by the Puhlic Utilities 00nuntssioe and much depends on their success to provide good water as to the progress the town will make in, the future. Legion Corner by 3t E. Harness President !Comrade Bert Farmer is away • on a month's holiday in Van- couver, B.C. Here's wishing him a goad trifi. Comrades Roy Brook and Cal PreSzcatOr launched their ship last week. Happy sailing Cal end Roy. * * * • !Congratulations to all members of the band. No matter where you go people are remarking haw well they played last week for • the election parades. They have done very well for just 13 months of training. Hes -Hingsway of Clinton • is their instructor and he is to be Congratulated as well, but I think he would be 'first to admit that the boys of the band did a lot for themselves. He only came down once a week and they had At least two other- practices a week by themselves. So you 'an see they are a determined !bunch. • * * * Yours truly is writing this in the South Huron Hospital, I was 15 YEARS AGO ,Oongratulations to Grant lor who has successfully passed his first year's exams at Western University. Stanley.Smith of town has ac- cepted the position of first trump- et player with Bill Inerrigan's orchestra at Windsor tor the sum- mer months. The orchestra will be playing In Goderich for the season. airs. B. 'W. F. Beavers last week had four beautitul orehids blooming itt her .garden. The Plants were purchased from an Indian from Kettle point two years ago. . • Owing to the Huron 'County Patriotic Mass nteeting to be held in 'Clinton on Sunday next, Dec- oration Day ceremony at the Exeter cemetery has been post- poned indefinitely. 10 YEARS AGO P/0 Robert Dinney, Pit. Lieut. Ted Buswell and Fat) Marvin Howey returned to Exeter frbm overseas. The second concession of Steph- en held a Wenn!, at •Gnatel Bend oxi Thursday with about 80 ver - sons present, Mr. Hunter Duval, has return. ed to Exeter following a trip to his fernier home on Prince Ed- ward Island. Mr, and Mrs: A. O. Elliot, Mr. and Mrs. S. P, Bowey and T. 0. Southcott leave •Satairday to at- tend the Lions Convention at Quebee The newly establisted labor camp for German prisoners of, wee on the same sight as the Zap camp operating 111 1942 Opposite the Edell oehoollionse is ,now operation, Dr. H. H. Often was installed as new president of the Lions Club in Tritritt Parish hall Friday evenirig, W. P. Jennison of Dash- wood wen a siliter tee Service at a 'draw which netted the club $100 for parcels for overseas. noy Webber has been &Ia. pointed the new etiperinteliclent at the 'Exeter Brandi et the %Can- adian •Canners, n•••!•:•••••••1*.ww*W***•41.:4.10, riding' iii Corky Schroeder's car when it hit a tree ad it steeped but I didn't know enough to sit in my seat. I kept going and put my head through the windshield. I will be out and home again on Tueetfay. This is a lovely inospital and I would like to thank the nursed and staff for being so nice to me while I' was here. They were wonderful. - The Drumhead Service in Brus- sels, was a success, although there Weren't many ' members, present. Even though It rained nearly all dey it held off for a short parade: They had a very nice service in the arena and the guest speaker gave a good ad- dres,s. • Family Honors Mr., Mrs. Westcott Mr. and 'Mrs, Ed. Westeott were pleasantly surprised last Thursday evening when their family- gathered with them at the home of their son, Mr. and. Mrs. Roylance Westeott, the occasion being 'their fortieth wedding at- niversary. ° A dinner was served in their honour to the brothers and sis- ters of the couple as well as the family. The table , was centered with a two story Wedding cake and decorated with. American .betatity roses, Later the nieces and nephews of Mr. and Mrs. Westeott gatherert to extend best wiShes and enjoy a pletsant even- ing. Mr. and Mrs. Westcoit were married at the home of the bride's parents Mr. and Mrs, John Fakeer, Oreeliton, by the Rev. E. 111. ,Beeker. They resided on the farm now occupied by their son Roylance, Until moving to wn. • . They have WO datighteref Miss e en of own and Doris, Mrs. Roil Stephan of London and one sod lloylence. ON GUARANTEED P.6.4% BOQK ACCOVNTS IlIER .IVMS TiOl.4. 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COCHRANE, B.A. 'BARRISTER & SOLICITOR EXETER, ONTARIO At NOM% Friday, 2 to 5 P,M. DR. J.- W. CORBE'IT L.D.S., D.D.S. DENTAL SURGEON 814 Main Street South' Phone 278 ' Exeter ••• MOBILE SEWAGE DISPOSAL • Modern Equipment for Pumping and Cleaning Cess Pools, Septics, Catch Basins, Etc, , GRAND BEND .. PHONE 205 D. J. McKELVIE,' D.V,M. • VETERINARY SURGEON Phone 09 Mansell • • Ontario • RONALD G. McCANN PUBLIC AC(XFUNTANT — Phones — 501 Office: ROyal Bank Bldg. 455 Res.: diattenbury St. OLINTON • ONTARIO • ALVIN WALPER PROVINCIAL LICENCED AUCTIONEER For your sale, large or small, courteous and efficient service at all times "Service that Satisfies', PHONE 07-r-21 DASIIWOOD WM. H. SMITH LICENCED AUCTIONEIllt For Huron and Middlesex (Special training assures you of your property's true Value On salts day) Graduate of • American Auction College Your bollard Will go Farther Tertoti iteasonahle and when you shop the. WANT AD Satisfaction guaranteed way! OltiimitOrs or'PlIONE 77-19 DR B. EICKMEIER • L.D.S., D.D.S. ' DENTAL SURGEON Corner Huron and Main Streets PHONE eno • EXETER A. M. HARPER CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT 55 South St. • Telephone Goderich 848 Licenced Municipal Auditor DR. H. 11. COWEN L.D.S., D.D.S. DENTAL SURGEON Main Street •Exeter Closed Wednesday Afternoon PHONE 86 N. L. MARTIN OPTOMETRIST Main Street, Exeter • Open Every Week -Day Except Wednesday For Appointments Phone 0554 • J. NORMAN COWAN BOOKKEEPING Systems, Service, etc. *INCOME TAX RETURNS Dashwood 40-r-18 Sarepta Hay Post Office R. F. REILLY, D.C.* • *Doctor of Clitropractie MAIN 'STREET, EXETER Open Each Week -Day Except Wednesday For Appointment - Phone 000 USBORNE r& HIBBERT MUTUAL FIRE. INSURANCE COMPANY Hood Office: Exeter, Ontario President Martin Feeney R.R. 2 Dublin Vice -President 111, Clayton Colquhonn R.R. 1 ' Science Hill. Directors Harry Coates R.R. 1. Centralia Wm. A. Hamilton Qromarty Milton McCurdy R.R. 1 Kirkton Alex J. Rhode ILR 3 R.R.Mitchell Agent* Thos. G. Ballantyne R.R. 1 Woodham Clayton Harriet R.R. 1, Mitchell Stanley Hocking Mitchell Solicitor W. G. 'Cochrane Exeter Secretsry-TreiuMrer Arthur huger Exeter egt • •