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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1952-10-09, Page 1Eightieth Year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 9, 1952 Single Copy If Locals Carry County Banner To National Plowing Match Three expert plowmen from the Exeter district, Lome Pass- more, Bob Wildfong and Lome Ballantyne will carry the Huron County banner to Ottawa, Fri­ day, to compete against other county winners from all of Can­ ada at the International Plow­ ing Match. Lome Passmore enters the big match as South Huron champion, an honor he won at the contest held Saturday. Bob Wildfong and Lome Ballantyne will be the county’s junior team in the Ottawa match. They were selected as top plowboys by Agricultural Representative Jerry Montgomery, who will coach them Friday. Good weather, good land' and plenty of competitors made the South Huron plowing match on the Elder Bros, farm in Hay township a success. Thirty-two, plowmen entered the match — all of them tractor jockeys. Al­ though there was a class for horses, there wasn’t a team entered. “Just a chip off the old block’’ was the way the plowmen de­ scribed Bruce Shapton, who ran the show as secretary-treasurer for the first time this year after suceeding his father, Earl Shap­ ton, who has held that post for many years. There was no loss of effic­ iency in the transfer of respons­ ibility to the next Shapton generation. Plowing lands were marked, allotted and signed without a hitch, plowmen were on the job in good time and judging was completed and the judging results posted with time to spare before sundown. Lome Passmore won his fourth South Huron champion­ ship in a row. He finished sec­ ond in open class, but was en­ titled to the branch title as best plowman in South Huron. First place in the open class went to Robert Tuckey, of Komoka, a Middlesex county resident. It was a big day for the jun­ iors, with the largest entry list of the eight classes in the 18- and-under event for Hui'on County residents. At least 20 juniors were pitting their skill, not only against each other, but also against veterans. Bob Wild­ fong placed second in a senior class for two-furrow plows, and Lome Ballantyne was the winner of the 18-and-under class. Leading junior plowmen from North Huron, who had plowed in the North Huron match on Friday, plowed again at the South Huron match on Saturday and were c onsidered for the county team, along with the South Huron entries. ■It was a satisfying day for 4 5-year-old Jimmy Hogg, Sea­ forth, plowing in tractor com­ petition for the second time in his life. Many times a winner in past years with horse-drawn plows, he had made his start at tractor-plow competition only the preceding day in the North Huron match. Saturday he top­ ped his class against experienced competition in the two-furrow event for Huron residents. A lunch counter on the grounds was operated by mem­ bers of the Ladies Aid of Carmel Presbyterian Church, Hensall, with Mrs. W. R. Bell, president, in charge. Judging Results Open tractor class: Robert Tuckey, of Komoka; Lome Pass- more, Exeter; Wayne Shackle­ ton, Stratford; Allan Walper, Hensall; David Shannon, Sea­ forth. Two-furrow plows, Huron resi­ HURON WINNERS IN OTTAWA — Lome Ballantyne and Bob Wildfong*, two South Hur­ on plowboys, are in Ottawa practising for the International Meet. They will represent Hur­ on County juniors in the competition Friday. Both won at the South Huron meet Saturday. dents only; James Hogg, Sea­ forth; Robert Wildfong, Exeter; Gordon Rapson, Wingham; Har­ old Jeffery, Exeter; Ross Cor­ bett, Exeter. Open Class for wide-bottom plows, turning not less than 12- inch furrows: Glen Nixon, Sea­ forth; Jack Knight, Brussels; Elgin Hendrick, Dashwood. Junior Farmer tractor class: John McGavin, Walton; Arthur Bolton, Dublin; John Clark, Goderich' Mounted plows, boys and girls 18 and under* Neil McGavin, of Walton; Lloyd Holland, Clinton. Open class for mounted plows; Don Easton, Exeter; Ken Elder, Hensall. Junior class, Huron residents, 18 and under: Lome Ballantyne, Exeter; Donald McMurray, Wing­ ham; Ken Campbell, Seaforth; Mac Bolton, Seaforth; Donald Perrie, Brussels; Donald Love, Dashwood; Ken Tuckey, Hensall; Douglas Keyes, Seaforth; Bruce Coleman, Seaforth; Jack Bell, Kip pen. Utility class, no handling, two- hour time limit: Bruce Aitclie- son, St. Pauls; Roy Campbell, Hensall. End Of Reign S.H.D.H.S. Athletes Lose Title But Capture Individual Honors The tri-school field meet held at S.H.D.H.S. Friday brought to an end a one-yeai* reign by local athletes over their rivals from Mitchell and St. Marys. The visitors outpointed the defend­ ing champs in all but one divi­ sion. Mitchell won the meet with 111 points. St. Marys was in second place with 103 and South Huron finished with 86. While the locals lost out in the aggregate scori n g, individual performers captured honors in every set but one. Named Co-Champ Ted Smith, Exeter, was named co-champion of the junior boys. He tied with Ron Mills, of St. Marys. Two Mitchell athletes—Fern Sawyer and Doug Aitcheson— won the senior championships. Runners-up were Jean Taylor and Don O’Brien of the local school. Dorothy Selves, Mitchell, and Ken Major, St. Marys, earned the intermediate titles. Reserve champs were Marie Hodgson and John Hicks, of South Huron. Janice Fort, of St. Marys, ,_was tops for the junior girls. Lois Edighoffer, Mitchell, captured second place. Records tumbled at the meet as tough competition in all events forced the athletes to ex­ tend themselves. Eleven new marks were set. Don Aitcheson, the big Mit­ chell star, cut the senior 220- dash time to 22.8 seconds and outdistanced all former per­ formers with a broad jump of 19’ 2%”. Dalton Shine, also of Mitchell, set a new time of two minutes, thirty-three seconds for the half-mile. Jules Desjardine, «of South Huron, broke the former 100- vard dash time for juniors with a flat 11 second mark. Betty Gascho and Bev Ravelie, of South Huon, upped the soft-. ball speed record of 3 8 revolu- Exeter, was named junior boys’ co-champion at the tri-school field meet Friday. He tied with Ron Mills, St. Marys, for the top honors in his division. Here, he is about to putt the shot 32’- 5f” to win this event. —J. Doerr UP AND OVER — Don Adkins, S.H.D.H.S. athlete, soars ovex* the bar in this action photo taken at the tri-school meet on Friday. Don placed third in the senior boys’ pole vault eveixt. S.H.D.H.S. lost the meet championship to Mitchell. —Jack Doerr, Exeter tions in the senior girls event. Jean Taylor, of Exeter, pitched the softball 177’ 8’’ for a new record in that department. Dorothy Selves, Mitchell, won the intermediate girls 75-yard dash with an unprecedented time of 9.5 seconds. I. and S. Kemp, Mitchell, set a new inter­ mediate mark for softball speed —3 8 revolutions—as fast as the senior event. A junior girl, Janice Fort, of St. Marys, ran the fastest 75 yards ever recorded at a tri- school meet. Her time was 9.4 seconds, shattering all former records, and faster than either, the intermediate or senior com- Need High School Addition Soon Increasing Enrolment Trend Shows Winners May Need 'Salts' After Big Give-Away Friday Bring your smelling salts! Be prepared f You might win the dream cottage, a new car or $1,000! If you think the shock might be too great, better bring along some semlling salts just in case, Somebody’s going to be bust­ ing the buttons off his chest, making whoopee, or falling away in a dead faint after the mons­ ter “give-away” night this Fri­ day. That’s the night—just four short hours—during which the beauutiful Lions’ dream'- cottage will be given away ‘and bingo players will win 4a new car, or chase prizes amounting to $1,- 000. Exeter Lions and Legion mem­ bers have been on the hustle petitors. J. Graul and M. Yundt, Mitchell, equalled the softball speed mark of 3 8 revolutions. Senior Girls 75-yard dash (10.1): Fern Sawyer (M), Marion Wildfong (E), Shirley Henderson (SM), broad jump (7’4”): D. Anderson (SM), J. McAllister (E), S. Hen­ derson (SM); high jump (4’- 1”): F. Sawyer, L. Northcott (SM), D. Anderson; softball dis­ tance (177’8”): J. Taylor (E), F. Sawyer, Lorna Taylor (E); softball speed (38 rev.): B. Gascho and B. Ravelie (E), A. Dippel and M. Hern (M), N. Eagan and D. Whaling (SM); basketball speed (32 rev.): J. Dunlop, M. Taylor and P. Hop- —Please turn to Supplement New Librarian Mrs. Hilton Laing has been appointed librarian of the Exe­ ter Public Library to replace Mrs. J. D. Smith who has re­ signed. Mrs. Laing will com­ mence her duties November 1. Bend Appellants Are 'Satisfied* Grand Bend ratepayers who appealed their assessments are reported “well satisfied’’ with the revisions announced this week. The Times - Advocate learned that none of the appellants is expected to carry a complaint to the county judge. Assessments were lowered considerably by the Court of Re­ vision—composed of members of the c o 11 n c i 1—-ratepayers said. Some were decreased by more than $1,000. The Court of Revision was held two weeks ago and 49 pro­ perty holders, most of them on the Bosanqtiet side of-" the vil­ lage, appealed increased assess­ ments. Council made their decisions the next evening but refused to release the details until regist­ ered letters informing appellants of the changes were delivered. i preparing for the big night. They expect a terrific crowd—a crowd tense with excitement. And why shouldn’t they be ex­ cited? With a booty like that! The dream cottage, near the lakeshore at Grand Bend, has been inspected by over 10,000 people this summer. And every one of them—and the thousands who have only seen pictures of it—will be hoping they’ll get the key to the front door. The summer home contains three bedrooms, a bathroom, kit­ chen and kitchenette, and living room. All are furnished and de­ corated in a modern design and with all modern conveniences. Somebody will enjoy it soon. And the South Huron Hospital will be nearer completion. Local Hell-Drivers Exeter can boast some “hell­ drivers” of its own, according to complaints heard at town coun­ cil Monday night. Councillors reported of cars racing around the new quarter­ mile track at the high school and around the trees and walk of Riverview Park. The “hell­ drivers” apparently practise late in the evenings. Council Receives Grant For Artificial Ice Arena Exeter has received a check for $4,500 from the Ontario De­ partment of Agriculture to aid in the building of the arena, Clerk C. V. Pickard announced at the council meeting Monday night. The balance of the grant, $500, will be issued when the building is completed. Council reviewed costs and construction of the arena Mon­ day night to see what improve­ ments can be made besides those already contracted for. It is hoped that two new dressing rooms can be built under the seats at the north end. Assessors of Usborne, Stephen and Exeter reviewed the public school area division recently and revised the assessment. Under the new agreement, Exeter pays 9 8.08 percent of the public school levy, S.S. 9 Stephen 1.20 percent and S.S. 9 Usborne .7 2 percent. The agreement must be reviewed every five years. Assist Ball Club Council authorized a payment of $75 to the Midget Ball Club toward expenses of a trip to Detroit. The Midgets, W.O.A.A. title winners, saw a major league ball game instead of receiving a banquet or new jackets. A grant of $2,000, part of a three-year payment of $5,000, Fire Prevention Week Fire Chief Says Carelessness Responsible For Most Fires Exeter Fire Chief Bill Cham­ bers* blames carelessness as the major cause of fire in this dis­ trict. “Almost every fire the brigade has been called to,” he said, “has been the result of just plain carelessness on the part of somebody.”/ That’s why Chief Chambers asks everybody «to take greater precautions against fire, not only during this, week — Fire Prevention Week — but during every <lRy of tlie year* He said many people could help immediately in the preven­ tion of future fires by cleaning out stove pipes, removing in- flaminable debris in attics, clos­ ets, and storehouses, checking electric wiring, stoves and other possible fire starters. He also advocated extreme care in burn­ ing rubbish and fall leaves. But, he stressed, fire preven­ tion is a year-round job. Citi­ zens should be on the lookout for fire hazards all the time. Modern Equipment Chief Chambers pointed out that the fire department is ifit- ted with the most modern equip­ ment which enables them to cope with almost any„ type of emergency, But modern equip­ ment is not the sole answer to keeping fire losses at a mini­ mum. "Modern equipment can be used for extinguishing of fires once they start, but the more important part of curbing fire Sopth Huron District High School board members were warned Tuesday night that an addition to the new building may be necessary within the next year or two. Estimating the 1953-54 enrol­ ment at 440, Principal H. L. Sturgis said two more teachers would be needed on the staff and the cafeteria would have to be used as a classroom. If enrol­ ment exceeds this estimate, ad­ ditional rooms may have to be added. To Resume Night School A second year of night school classes will begin on Thursday, November 13, a committee de­ cided Wednesday. The courses will again’ be sponsored by the Ontario Depart­ ments of Education and Agri­ culture and the South Huron District High School. A full list of courses that will be offered was not available at press time but the following are definite: sewing, oil painting, shop, leathercraft, interior de­ corating, social recreation, farm management and cooking. ' Principal of the high school, H. L. Sturgis, was elected chair­ man of the night school execu­ tive. Norma W’ilson is secretary and Jack Doerr treasurer. was approved for the Exeter Legion Memorial Hall. Chairman of the streets com­ mittee, Deputy-Reeve William McKenzie reported that side­ walk construction had been completed for this year. Among the new streets laid arg? sections of Edward and John and a new block on Hill street from Riverview Park west. Repairs have been made to sidewalks on Andrew street and around the town hall. Estimated cost of the con­ struction is $1,400. Deputy-Reeve McKenzie said he planned on grading the streets this fall. Other members of the committee are Reeve R. E. Pooley and Councillor An­ drew Snel grove. Building permits were grant­ ed, subject to approval of com­ mittee to H. J. Kestle, siding for house; Exeter Coach Lines Limited, transport warehouse; Huron Lumber Company, a building for storage or for lease to industry; Victor Hogarth, storage building; Mather Bros., warehouse and showroom, and John Ward, garage. Permission was given the Navy League to hold its tag day on Saturday, Octobex* 18. loss lies with the citizens them­ selves,” he said. “Citizens should have a gene­ ral knowledge of fire prevention, and apply that knowledge throughout every day of the year, whethex* at work, at home, or at play. In other words people should become familiar with all potential fire hazards and causes, and knowing them, be able to detect them. Warns Smokers Chief Chambers also gave a warning to smokers. “In 1950, the last year for which statistics Mrs. Richard Welsh Mrs. Richard Welsh, a life­ long resident of this community, passed away in St. Mary’s Hos­ pital, London, Sunday, where she had been a patient since the I middle of June. Hei* maiden name was Kate Balkwill, daugh­ ter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Balkwill. She was a l member of the James St. United Church. Mr. Welsh predeceased hoi* in June, 1950. Mrs. Eva Delbridge, a sister, is the only immediate relative. The funeral. Tuesday after­ noon, was held from the R. C. Dinney funeral home, conducted by Rev. H. J, Snell, The bearers were Messrs. Russell Balkwill, Asa Penhale, William Hodgins, Gordon Heywood, Allan Fraser, and Cecil Rowe. Interment was in Exeter Cemetery. The principal reported present enrolment at 392. A public school survey shows an increase in the senior grades this year which means a greater influx into the first year of high school next year. This, coupled with ■the stpadily-increasing numbers in all grades or high school, will push senool attendance by fifty next year. Show Concern Although no immediate action will be taken by the board, the members showed concern over the situation, C. S. MacNaugh- ton, Exeter representative, said “This is something that should be considered right now. If en­ rolment exceeds that estimate by 25, we’ll be in trouble.” A. W. Morgan, of Usborne, noted that the board is in bet- ter position to undertake con­ struction than it was when the new school was built. He said preliminary red tape would be cut to a minimum because of the board’s experience in dealing with the Ontario government. Mr. Morgan also recalled that the Ontario Departmetn of Edu­ cation had cut down the origin­ al proposed size of the school, charging that the board was overbuilding. Principal Sturgis’ comparison of present enrolment and the es­ timate for next yeax* is: 1952-53 1953-54 Grade 9 150 160 Grade 10 .....102 110 Grade 11 ....74 78 Grade 12 ....32 58 Grade 13 ....18 20 Coixxxxiercial ..16 14 Total ............392 440 Bus Costs Up Cost of transporting children to the nigh school will rise this year under a new agreement made by the board with Exeter Coach Lines Limited. The con­ tract price was increased from 30 to 3 2 cents a mile. Although the total cost will be greater than last year, it is almost total­ ly offset by the increase in pu­ pils using the service. Annual cost of transportation was estimated at $29,440 under the new agreement. Hay repre­ sentative James McAllister and Edward Chambers, Stephen, com­ prise the committee that ne­ gotiated. Night Schools Tlie board authorized use of the school for night classes for New Canadians and for another night school, jointly sponsored by the Departments of Educa­ tion and Agriculture. Requisitions granted included shelving and apyV peeler for the cafeteria, two bulletin boards, stools fox* the science room, Latin readers, and permission for the shop department to undertake a project. Requests for a router in the shop and a loom fox’ the home economics department were turned down. Principal Sturgis reported on activities of the school, includ­ ing the field meets, winners at the plowing match, rugby league and prizes won at the fall fair. are available, out of 59,710 fires reported, 21,995, ox* well over one-third, were caused by matches and smokers’ careless­ ness. “Every smokex* should make sure his matches are ex­ tinguished before he throws them away, and put out his cigarette or cigar before he dis­ cards it.” Careless use of matches and careless smoking habits rank first in the list of known causes of fire. Stressing the great destruc­ tion caused by fire, the Chief said that last year in Canada 494 persons were killed and property loss amounted to over $80,000,000. The number of fires is increasing each year and until every individual realizes that he must take a personal responsibility in fire prevention the trend is bound to continue. Chief Chambers said the Exe­ ter Fire Department was* well- equipped to fight fires. The brigade has* a modern fire truck and an auxiliary trailer, together with the best of equipment. There are 16 men on the brigade. Under Chief Chambers is Captain Irwin Ford. The members are Russ Snell, Hap Wells, Hilt Laing, Doug. Har­ ness, Reg. McDonald, Jim Tay­ lor, Frank Creech, Ray Smith, Bill Musser, Punch Weils, Aljoe Sanders, Ed. Huntor-Duvar, Wes Ryckman and Fred Simmons. The brigade practises once a I month.