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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1951-03-08, Page 1Sixty-Seventh Year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 8, 19S1 Single Copy 6# Ausable Authority Needs Jown Council Authorizes Parallel Parking. Money ror New Kiver Dam t i i r* rx. i i i The channel which provides a new mouth for the Ausable River is as fickle as the river itself and could twist from the path made for it back into •»'•/ old river bed possibly cuttino deep into more private land, the Aus­ able Rjver Authority fears. Investigation into steps to pre­ vent this and into the possibility of building a new dam at the former mouth of the river to re­ place the dam washed out in January further upstream, were ordered here today by the au­ thority executive. The authority will have to go back to the Provincial Gover- ment for more money to carry out their plans. If they are un­ able to continue "it would be just throwing, away all the money we’ve spent,” said Free­ man Hodgins, McGillivray Town­ ship representative. So fai’ $137,000 have been put into the project. Members said the townships had "just about exhausted their funds” and didn’t feel like spend­ ing much more on the job. Without insuring that the cut will stop where it is, the project would said. Maybe The Lake Huron could twist back in- be lost, representatives Impossible channel emptying into to the old river bed, S. W. Archibald, project engineer said. "It might be impossible to control it.” said John Morrison, East - Williams Township repre­ sentative. The channel has cut slightly southward since it was opened. "If it gets away from us down there I don’t know what it’s go­ ing to do,” Mr. Morrison said. "Nobody knows,” the engi­ neer replied. Yearly Dredging Dredging the channel every year to keep it open, might he neces­ sary, John McPhee, West liams, said. Lining the channel with dies of willows weighted rocks to hold the banks will be investigated by the engineer, "It’s somewhat of an experi­ ment,” he said. The cut has widened from 80 to 250 feet in one spot and fill­ ed up to half its original depth in places. At other locations it has dredged itself deeper. Establishing reservoirs stream to absorb shock of floods a tree planting program which would affect all the municipali­ ties in the authority and a scheme to take over Rock Glen and some lakeside property for parks were discussed as possible later projects. Wil- bun- with u p- Eight Per Cent Of T.B. Tests Show Positive In Huron County Aldis, M.O.H., and the Huron County stated that of the in the County high 45 were clinics specially school children this year for the pre- have been ex- with well- Offers To Buy Land For District Hospital Dr. R. M. director of Health unit 59 2 students schools, tested for T.B., positive or approximately eight per cent. Dr. Aldis said that this was average for this Ontario, but hopes that with re­ peated testing each year this rate might be further reduced. The regular meeting of the Unit, with Chairman Frank Sills. Seaforth, presiding, was held at the Health Centre, Clinton. X-ray of those tested this year in Huron, is not completed said Dr. Aldis, but so far the has been found inactive those referred from High survey. The director for the Unit reported that immunization tended __ v ___ .attended clinics being held‘ the past month at Wingham, Blyth, and Exeter. part of disease in all School Health High Sch ool Cagers In Sudden-Death Tilts High school senior girls oust­ ed Goderich in the second game of their play-off series, Wednes­ day afternoon. Total score for the round was 42-32. In sudden-death play-offs this week, the senior boys will pley Fergus at Stratford on Thurs.; the senior girls, Elmira at List- owel on Friday; and the junior boys. Listowel at Listowel, Fri­ day. Mabie Selves, Barbara Hunter, Colleen Gill, Betty McDou- former queens May Schroeder and Janet student council president. —J, Doerr QUEEN DOROTHY AND HER ROYAL ENTOURAGE Surrounding Her Highness, Dorothy Pooley, 1951 Queen of gall, June Walters; S.H.D.H.S., are Prince Consort John Haberer, Attendants Keslle; Gordon Cann, JI 'H js ■the east to Gid- County Clerk Dies In Crash Huron County Clerk Norman Miller was killed in a highway crash eight miles south of Gode­ rich, on Police ed with inent of vehicles Highway occupant of the grader, William Benjam­ in, was uninjured. Coroner Dr. W. F. Gallow stated Saturday, the autopsy held by Dr. Peniston, Stratford, pro­ vincial pathologist, revealed the death resulted from a rupture of the aorta at its origin caused by the accident. The autopsy had been perform- to determine whether Mr. had suffered any heart tion prior to the accident. Dr. Gallow said Mr. had turned out to pass grader, then turned back in be­ fore crashing into the grader, also northbound. Mr. Miller was enroute home from a meeting of Lambton and Huron counties incorporation of Grand Bend. Awarded D.C.M. He was a son R. Miller, of Clinton, and the late Mr. Miller. He was in his 56th year and was born in Holmesville, Goderich Township. He served overseas in World War I and was awarded the D.C.M. after his return. He was the issuer of motor vehicle licenses at Clinton and later was assessor and tax collec­ tor prior to liis appointment of county clerk of Huron in 1940, and moved with his family to Goderich. On U.W.O. Seiiatc Mr. Miller was Huron County representative on the senate of University of Western Ontario. He was a member of North / Street United Church. He was a vice-president of Goderich Recreational Commi- sion; secretary of the Goderich Board of Trade and a member of Goderich Arena Commislon. He is a past president of the Canadian Legion branch and a member of'Goderich Club. 1 Saturday afternoon, said Miller’s car collid- the rear of a depart­ highways grader. Both were northbound on 21. Miller was the only of the car. The driver Miller condi- Miller the committee on the village of of Mrs. James 109, Lions * Mrs. London W. J. Allison visited over the week-end. in Local Red Cross Objective $3,000 The District Red Cross drive for funds started this week with canvassers out to reach the $3,- 000 objective set by central of­ fice. W. J. Pybus is in charge of the campaign which will be con­ ducted by some 20 'canvassers. Mr. ‘ Pybus issued the follow­ ing campaign message: "Once again campaign time is upon us, and this year a sucess- ful result is more important than it has been since the close of World War II.” "The reason is clear to all of us. Red Cross responsibilities in­ crease these times, get that the from do oi’ to most important workers that the Red Cross has.” The Red Cross National objec­ tive at $5,000,000, is the same in 19 51 as it was in 19 47. This shows that economy of operation has been faithfully maintained. in are We troubled times and, definitely troubled should never for- s canvassers who call door are among the Kinsmen Initiate Three C. W. Hall, Jack Weber and Harry Beaver were initiated in­ to Exeter Kinsmen Thursday night in the club’s first initia­ tion night. Members of the Lon­ don club, Stan Turner, Mort Wil­ son, Len Stock and Don Ross led in the ceremony. The club also celebrated found­ er’s night and first anniversary night. Missed $1,060 Pot, Didn’t K how Song Mrs. Glen Street, missed 000 when she mystery song er’s radio j night. . Mrs. from Toronto and, offered the "jackpot" if she could name the song being played ‘ on the pro­ gram. She didn’t know it. Other residents who were tening identified the tune "Jalousie”. McKnight, Main I winning over $1,- ! couldn’t name the on Mother Park-, program Saturday McKnight was phoned lis- as Mrs. William J. Horney who has been a patient in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, returned home last week. Reconsideration of salary increases offered to high school teachers will be given by the South Huron Board, it was indicated Tuesday-,night. The teachers informed the board by letter they were "not satisfied" with the $300 blanket increase offered last month. They asked to meet the special salary committee to further discussions. Board members expressed con­ fusion over the increase already granted. At least two representa­ tives understood the $300 raise to be applied to the present term while others thought the raise would be spread over the next twelve months. Board secretary, E. D. Howey, also a teacher on the staff, sent out last month’s checks with a $25 increase, indicating the $300 would be spread out over twelve months. He was authorized to do so by A. W. Morgan, chair­ man of the special committee which brought in the recom­ mendation at the last board meeting. However, Kenneth Johns, a member of the committee, under­ stood the raise to be a lump sum for the present term. “There was nothing mentioned about splitting up the increases”, he said. Charles MacNaughton, Exe­ ter representative, said “I would have interpreted that way.” Members of the committee who will meet with the teachers are Morgan, Usborne; E. L. Hensail and Kenneth Usborne. MacNaughton, who sup- tlie move for a mutual between board and said that if further were granted by the A. W. Mickle, Johns, Mr. ported discussion teachers, increases board, "they should tie in with the renewal of contracts next year.” On the salary question, he noted "some other school boards have gone along on a little better basis than we have.” Harold Walper, Stephen, and A.- J. Masse separate schools re­ presentatives, moved that the committee meet with the teach­ ers and the board agreed unani­ mously. Lease School For Y.P.U. Permission “ for the London Conference of the Young People’s Union to use the gymtorium and cafeteria for meals at their fall rally in October was granted by the board for a fee of $50. Dorothy Pooley Reigns Over Dorothy Pooley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Pooley, reigns queen over the student body at S.H.D.H.S. Chosen by a field of six was crowned school evening. The Prince _ . , ___ , were preceded to the throne by buglers Bergie. Gordon students' May Schroeder, 1950 queen, placed the crown oh the head of the new majesty and Janet Kes- tie, 1949 queen, ‘presented her with a bouquet of roses. Gordon Cann gave necklace on ents. Principal sented gifts the contest- Colleen Gill, June Walters and Mabel Selves. secret ballot from Candidates, Dorothy at the annual high 'At Home” held Friday 1951 queen and the Consort, John Haberer, Don Webster and Don She was introduced by Cann, president of the council; her a rhinestone behalf of the stud- H. L. Sturgis pre- to the runners-up in —Barbara Hunter, Betty McDougall, At-Home Selection was based on schol­ astic standing, interest in school affairs, personality and beauty. The At-Home was held in the auditorium with 150 couples dancing to the music of Johnny Brennan’s orchestra. The hail was beautifully decorated in a spring motif. Receiving the guests were Principal H. L. and Mrs. Sturgis, Chairman of -the Board Dr H. and Mi% Cowen, Cann, presidetit of the student council, and Barbara Hunter. Winners of novelty dance prizes 1 Sinclair, Charles The ranged Haberer. Bill Maybe. In charge of decora­ tions were Shirley Taylor Batten Home H. Gordon were Seeta Barnes, ■, Shirley Flynn Fee. dance program was by Gordon Cann, > r, Dorothy Pooley, Jim and i ar- John and Joan and Miss Bernice Leckie, Economics teacher. Mr and Mrs, Chas Mason, of Lucknow, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Lawson the latter part of last week.* Rev. H. J. Snell and Rev. ' ary quarters for 22 school child- Harry Mahoney appeared for j yen who were stranded near the YPU and told the board ! their home in a recent snow some 600 young people from all over Western Ontario would be attending the annual rally. An hourly five-cent increase was granted to William Fraser, the fireman, bringing the rate to 75 cents. A letter of appreciation and $25 was voted by the board to Mr. and Mrs. George Dunn, R.R. 1, Hensail, who set up tempor- stoi-m. Discussion over the unsatis­ factory sewerage system at the school resulted in a decision to place responsibilty for the cor­ rection in the hands of the arc­ hitects, Page and Steele. The board felt they would not be libale for repairs necessitated for the mistakes of the archi­ tect’s engineers. Board Offers Staff $1,000 Raise But Teachers Request $3,150 Principal Claiide B 1 o w e s re­ quested a special meeting of teachers and board members to discuss salary increases at the board’s meeting, Tuesday night. (Last w e e k, in private let­ ters to the teachers, the board offered the staff a total increase of $1,000. The teachers asked foi’ a combined increase of $3,150.) Carfrey Cann, Mrs. W. San­ ders, W. H. Pollen and W. G. Seldon were appointed to meet the teachers. The question of caretaking for Exeter’s new public school came in for considerable discussion. It was felt one man with part-time help could do the work. Chair­ man W. E. Middleton was in doubt stating he "liked a w o - man’s touch w h e n it comes to dusting.” The tender foi’ $225 a month Police Hunt For $3,700 Thief Police are still hunting for the thief who stole $3,700, a gold watch and diamond stick pin from the home of Ed Anderson, William Street, Wednesday night. Anderson discovered his house ransacked when he returned home at 11:30 after working in the pool room. The front door was broken and dresser drawers, in which the money and valu­ ables were kept, had been opened. A sizeable sum of money was removed from the drawer earlier in the day by the owner. The thieves also missed some pay en­ velopes which had not opened. Chief John Norry is conducting the investigation. been Council took the first step to relieve Exeter’s traffic conges­ tion Monday night when it authorized parallel parking on one side of main street. The new regulations, effective May 1, will allow angle parking on the west side and requires parallel parking on from Ann street north ley, Council also ordered investigation into the or lanes behind the places. This trucks to the back, : main, street. In an attempt to reduce speed­ ing on the thoroughfare, council recommended that local police enforce the speed limit town. Offer To Buy Land At a special meeting council last week, council offer­ ed to purchase land from the McKerral property for Huron Hospital site. The motion, sponsored puty-reeve Cochrane and cillor Snelgrove, read "hat should the McKerral property be chosen as the hospital site this council is prepared to purchase the ne­ cessary land for an amount not exceeding two thousand dollars and to build a road into the site.” No arrangements for the pur­ chase of the land, on the North side of the river have been made yet. Previous site selected for -the hospital was Riverview park but Council refused to sign the deed after they were presented with a petition asking that the re­ creational ground be preserved. The park was originally offered the Hospital Association by the village council of 19 49. Want Better System Council supported the paign started by the Times- Advocate to get better telephone service in the town. The clerk was instructed to write the Bell Telephone Company that an im­ provement in the system was long overdue. Officials deplored the present cranking arrange­ ment. A communication was receiv­ ed from the Huron County Fe­ deration of Agriculture advising that the executive had accepted the invitation to hold their Field Day in Exeter on June 13 th, and asked that committees be formed to assist with the arangements. The council decided to hold a meeting Wednesday, 'March 14, at 8 p.m. and to invite repre­ sentatives from the Lions and Kinsmen clubs, the Chamber of Commerce and the Exeter Agri­ cultural Society to co-operate in forming committees. Assessor Eric Carscadden was instructed to attend a meeting of Assessing officers at Mt. For­ est with all expenes paid. A communication was received from Usborne Township agreeing’ to pay tion as law. The advised in Exeter for 1950 were $45,- 625-69, the assessment on which is 60 per cent. • The question of licenses i peddlers and hawkers and for pinball machines was | cussed and the clerk was i structed to communicate ___ several municipalities for further information. Drainage difficulties were re-- ported in several areas and were i referred to the Public Works I Committee. The committee ap­ pointed to confer in regard to ! drainage at the high school made -their report and were advised- I to meet with the H. .S. Board. further opening business move will permit service t stores from rather ’than congest through of town South by De- Coun- cam- tender without know- the work required,” chairman. R. E. Rus- Wallace Seldon were a committee to inter- the rate for fire protec­ set forth in the town by­ Bell Telephone Company that their gross receipts .’’X was considered too liigh._jy£here are several persons who would be glad of the job but hesitated to place a ledge of stated the sell and appointed view some of the applicants. Principal C. Blowes reported an enrolment of 32i5. Twelve dollars were raised for the March of Dimes. Sponsor Music Mrs. Sanders suggested that the Board sponsor the sending of several pupils from the school to compete in the Musical Festi- al at Goderich by paying the entry fees. Some of the teachers were willing to devote the time to prepare the pupils. "We are spending a lot of the taxpayer’s money this year and must con­ sider the expense.” stated the chairman. "Anyone interested' in music in Exeter knows how little time is being given to training these pupils,” stated Mrs. Sanders. "Such a festival is an opportun­ ity for self-expression. Exeter, however, is considering their own musical festival in the near future," said Mr. Cann. After considerable discussion, it was decided to lend financial assistance where it is necessary. Official Opening The chairman reported that the new school should be ready following the Easter holidays. Official opening was planned for the second week in April. Ques­ tion of bibles for the various rooms, table and chairs for the principal’s room, the staff room the auditorium The question , .......... memorial for the late Miss Kate McFauls, for many years secre­ tary of the Board, who left a $100 bequest was discussed. for also dis- in- with | Norman Hodgins |Wins St. Louis Trip Norman Hodgins, of Granton, won the free trip to St. Louis, sponsored by Cann’s Mill and the Purina Feed Company. Contest results were announced at the meeting Thursday in the town hall. Accompanying Mr. Hodgins to the Purina Farms at St. Louis Will be Bill Rowcliffe, Morlock, of Crediton, Ellerington and Carfrey An excellent crowd hand for the feed meeting, which featured a live display of -chick­ ens, pullets and laying hens. Gib Dow, Jr. won the draw and Norman Kleinfeldt, Hay and Reg Hodgson, Centralia, were tied for first place in the guessing contest, Mr. Kleinfeldt was de­ clared winner by tx tlin of the coin. Gordon Robert Canii. was on furniture for and chairs for were discussed, of a suitable