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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1953-01-29, Page 1THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 29, 1953Eighty-First Year ions U. B. Evan- Young Musicians Cliff Forest CYCLONE PLAYOFFS?Team managers in Mrs. Milton at the piano would at that for the Board, it might been less, There is too a margin between pro­ representatives were to attend. Mr, secretary-treasurer, read from Mr. Jerry Mont- congratulating the Hay A movement is on foot among hockey moguls in the Cyclone League to organize a champion­ ship playoffs series after the regular schedule is over. Derry Boyle, convenor of the league, said several managers were pressing for the playoffs, claiming fans and players are eager to see such a series. In the past the Cyclone league finishes its regular schedule, then the various teams go on in W.O.A.A. competition in their respective divisions—“A”, nnd Tbo * Well Received Performances by four young Canadian musicians were re­ ceived with much enthusiasm by district citizens at a well-round­ ed concert held in the local High School auditorium Friday night last week. The concert, sponsored through the Ontario Department of Edu­ cation by the Students’ Council of the School, drew a crowd of close to 159 music lovers from the district. Soloists were James MacDon­ ald, pianist; Olga Kwasniak, cellist; Clarence Fleiger, bari­ tone, and Patricia Dron, violinst. Mr. MacDonald accompanied the other three artists. Miss Kwasniak gave outstand­ ingly sensitive interpretations of the Sonata in G. Major by Handel and Arioso, by Bach while Miss Dron showed vigor and understanding in her rendi­ tion of another Handel Sonata. To add variety to the program, Mr. Fleiger displayed the rich softness of his voice in two groups of three songs ranging from arias by Handel and Verdi to Benjamin Britten’s arrange­ ments of English folk songs. Mr. MacDonald showed ease performing the intricacies Czerny variations as well better known works of Chopin and Liszt. Each artist was called back to the platform for an en­ core by the audience. Mr. H. L. Sturgis spoke briefly at the be­ ginning of the program and Mr, MacDonald introduced various numbers. Sells Business W. C. Allison, number of years has represent­ ed the British American Oil Co. in Exeter, has this week sold out to Messrs. W. E. Middleton and Raloli Genttner. W. E. Middleton for many years conducted a bakery busi­ ness in Exeter, selling out about five years ago to the Mayfair Bakery. Mr. Genttner has been an employee of Mr. Allison. ■In 1915 the late Harry Rowe took over the agency the British American Oil and was succeeded by his son- in-law, Mr. Allison. Grand Warden of the I.O.O. F. of Ontario, Bob Williamson, of London, visited the Exeter Lodge No. 67 at its regular meeting on Tuesday night. “B”, “C” and “D”. The only Cyclone winner declared is the league leader who gets the McMillan Trophy. ‘ Might Get Bye? Officials point out the Cyclone playoffs could not interfere with the W.O.A.A. series but suggest­ ed the Cyclone winners might get a bye into the finals or some other arrangement could be made to work the games in. |||H of Boy Recovers From Smoke Billy Denham, year-old sou Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Denham, was able to return to his home near Kirkton on Saturday from St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, where he spent several days in an oxygen tent after being over­ come by While barn, a dentally falling on the stove, caused a dense smoke, almost smothering the child in his crib. His two sisters, also time, were smoke. Billy has covery. Most popular proposal seems to be to have the top four teams in the league play sets and de­ clare a winner. This means first, and third place teams would hook up in a battle and second and fourth, the winners meeting for the title. Convenor Boyle said a meet­ ing would be held shortly to de­ cide on playoff arrangements and this new proposal probably be brought up time. Forest In Second .In last week’s play, RBH moved into second place with two wins over Exeter. Zurich pulled the upset of the week by handing Garvin’s crew its sec­ ond set-back of the season 7-4. Ilderton held its lead with a 5-3 win over Lucan. The Irish balanced their play with a vic­ tory over St. Marys. Exeter put Dashwood in the cellar Monday night by beating them 12-4. —See Sports Pages 6 and 7 smoke on Januaiy 13. his parents were at the clothes-horse was acci- overturned. A blanket in the house at the not affected by the made a complete re­ Restaurant Opens Earl Witmer this week nounces the opening of his taurant “Earl’s Place” at corner of Main and streets. Mr. Witmer hopes business Thursday, opening will be held He formerly operated the Tasty-Nu Bakery route in Ex­ eter. This has been taken over by Derry Boyle. an- res- the Wellington to open his The grand Saturday. the Cyclone league are pressing for Cyclone playoffs to determine the league champion. In the past, the league has just declared a winner—the team with the best record at the end of the schedule. Fans and players would like to see playoff session. About 300 were present in Zurich Arena for the annual meeting of the -Hay Township Federation of Agriculture. A turkey banquet was served by the women of the gelical Church. Between courses Oesch accompanied for a sing-song. President Delbert Geiger was chairman of the gathering. The agriculture unable Pepper, a letter gomery Federation on the organization of the calf club in 1952. He also hoped for a soil survey in Hay Township. Brief speeches were given by Mr. G. Gregg, who spoke on “Farm Radio Forum”. He hoped for continued interest in forums and the organization of new groups. Vice-president of Huron Fede­ ration, Wilfred Shortreed, speak­ ing briefly, stressed that farmers could no longer get cheap labor in such a highly industrial pro­ vince. In 1929 wages averaged a month and in 1952, $105. Mr. Orville Taylor, chairman of Huron Hog Producers, gave a report on the price board and stated while the price averaged only 26£ in 1952, had it not been have great „ .... ...... ducer and consumer. The board still hopes for an increase in price when the embargo lifts to the U.S.A. Bob McKercher, president of Huron Federation, brought greet­ ings from the county federation and introduced the guest speaker, Mr. Steve Struthers, 01 Lucknow, past agriculture repre­ sentative. Mr. Struthers was born and raised in North Huron, attended O.A.C. in Guelph, was ag.-rep. for a number of years in Huron and other counties. He retired a year ago from that position is at present secretary of Canadian Swine Breeder Poll Angus Associations. Mr. Struthers stated and and the the an enjoyableMoire made program. For the business meeting, Mr. Bob McKercher was elected chairman. Election of officers resulted as follows: President, Carl Oestreicher, Dashwood; first vice-president, Lloyd Hendrick, Dashwood; second vice-president, Ross Love, Hensail; secretary­ treasurer, Cliff Pepper, Dash­ wood; directors, Percy Camp­ bell, Harold Willert, Ross Dick, Pete Masse, Gus Roche, Harold Deckert, Cliff Pepper, Leonard Merner, Herbert Klopp, George Greneier. Early Rink Owner's Grandson Reopens Arena In Ceremony A grandson of one of Exeter's early promoters of recreation for youth officially re-opened Exeter Memorial Arena Thursday night. CUTS ARENA RIBBON — Mayor W. G. Cochrane snips the bright red ribbon across the artificial ice surface in Exeter Memorial Arena to officially reopen the community centre after its extensive renovation. The ceremony was witnessed Thursday by over 1,600 people. Mayor W. G. Cochrane, whose grandfather, William Leavitt, built one of the town’s first rinks and whose father, Goldie Cochrane, was a hockey star and coach of local teams, snipped a bright red ribbon to mark the installation of artificial ice and renovation of the arena. The ceremony precipitated a variety ice program witnessed by a crowd of over 1,600. The mayor said the new fa­ cilities would help to create healthy bodies and minds and a sense of fair play in children of the district. He paid tribute to those in former years who had promoted hockey and skating­ facilities in the town. He recalled the early Bowden -arena, the dome builders of the present arena. He .mentioned former reeve Thomas Pryde, under whose hand the building was constructed and C. V. Pickard, who for many years managed the natural ice facili­ ties. Assisting in the ribbon-cutting ceremony were Edward Brady, chairman of the Exeter Commun­ ity Centres Board and Douglas Smith, recreation director and arena manager. Mr. Brady expressed apprecia­ tion to those who had helped with the renovation arena. Re-opening activities included a hockey game between the powerful Elmira Polar Kings and an all-star team composed of players from Centralia Flyers and the Cyclone League. The Folar Kings won 15-6. Members of the Stratford Fig­ ure Skating Club, under their director, Lawrence Graham, pre­ sented a skating exhibition. Per­ formers included Wayne Graham, Joan Finnigan, Joyce Williams, Judith Wilkins, Lorraine Odbert and comedian Walter Thomas. The Exeter Band, under the direction of Ted Walper, played music throughout the evening. Another feature was a hockey game presented by the Goderich “Squirts”, young players be­ tween the ages of four-to-six. __ _____ ____ it 35 years since he opened office as agriculture representa­ tive in Clinton and was 27 years since he had been in Zurich. He based his remarks on a trip to Prince Edward Island, which he said, is referred to as the “Garden of the hills or stones are and the soil is red. resemble a checker green against the red soil. A form of spruce tree grows wild on road sides and in general, it is a beautiful province. Very few municipal councils exist as the province attends to roads and similar .projects. Their main crop, potatoes, is sown with a ton of fertilizer to the acre and potatoes five or six inches apart which accounts for the size of P.E.I. potatoes. There are about 100,00 swine shipped yearly. The cattle are mostly dairy cattle with Guern­ seys predominating.Mr. Carl - - - ■ - - thanks to the ladies banquet. The Lloyd Wright entertainers of London, with tap dancing by Marion McLeod, T.V. cartoon comics by Lloyd Wright and accordian selections by Jimmy was his Gulf”. No seen there The farms board of Oestreicher extended the speaker and to who catered for the Grand Bend Stephen Township Centre Stands 'Test' Stephen Township Hall at Crediton has been the scene of feverish activity for several weeks. The men, under the leadership of Reeve Jack Mor­ rissey and Deputy-Reeve Well­ ington Haist have been trans­ forming the building into the new Community Centre. Before the sound of the ham­ mering died down the ladies were at work hanging curtains, scrubbing floors and making the whole place glisten and shine like the engine room, of one of the Royal Canadian Navy ships. The deadline was January 21. On that date the Stephen Town­ ship Federation of Agriculture was to hold its twelfth annual meeting and third annual 'ban­ quet, thus providing the first real test for the facilities of the renovated building. Over 200 people sat down to the banquet prepared and served by the Women’s Institute in the new banquet hall. The crowd was so great that it filled the ban­ quet hall and overflowed into the main auditorium. After the meal Was over the ladies who had served the crowd reported that the facilities had stood the test and that even capacity crowds could be handled without difficulty. Gordon Ratz, president of the Federation for 1952, presided. With him at the head table were Mr. and Mrs. 8. Dundas, Mr. and Mrs. A. Richards, Mr. and Mrs. J. Morrissey, Mr. and Mrs. W. Haist, His Honor Judge Cos­ tello and Mrs. Costello, Mr. W. Shortreed, Mr. G. Montgomery, Miss McDonald, Mr. and Mrs. E. Gill, Mr. and Mrs, E. Miller, Mr, and Mrs. Ran, Mr. and Mrs, E, Geiger, Mr. G. Grieg, Rev, J, V. Dahms and Mrs. Dahms, Rev. W. C. Parrott, Mr. and Mrs. E, Chambers, Mr, and Mrs, R. McKercher. It was pointed out that the chairs which are part of the fttrtiishings of the Community Centre are the gift Of the Ste­ phen Township Federation of At Banquet Agriculture. Mr. R. McKercher, the presi­ dent of Huron County Federa­ tion of Agriculture, spoke brief­ ly, giving certain suggestions for making the work of the Federation even more valuable than it is today. Mr. Montgomery, the agricul­ tural representative for the county, advised that great care be exercised in selecting the 1953 officers because he felt that there would he serious problems to face and solve dur­ ing the coming year. Mr. Mont­ gomery also suggested a soil testing project as part of the Federation’s program for 1953. Reeve John Morrissey intro­ duced the speaker of the eve­ ning, His Honor Judge Costello. Judge Costello’s address was in humorous vein. Mr. E. Chambers thanked the speaker on behalf of the Federation. Mr. McKercher presided for the annual business meeting. The financial report for 1952 disclosed receipts of $2,185.63 and expenditures of $1,802.64. The following officers were elected for 1953: President, Winston Shapton; vice-president, Harold Fahrner; directors, Mr, ■and Mrs. A. Richards, Mr. and Mrs. L. Lamport, Mr. and Mrs. R. Krueger, Mr. R. Finkbeiner, Mrs. Nelson Schenk, Mr. and Mrs. W. Webber, Mr. and Mrs. R. Love, Mr. and Mrs. W. Bec­ ker, Mrs. W. Love, Paul Eagle- son, Mr. and Mrs. G. Mason, Mr. and Mrs. R. Mason, Mr. and Mrs. H. Ford, Mr. and Mrs. G. Godbolt, Mr. and Mrs. O. Miller, Mrs. W. Stade, Mr. and Mrs. H. Isaac, Mr. and Mrs. L. Brophey, Mr. and Mrs, J. Morrissey; au­ ditors, Arthur Amy and Earl Shapton. During the evening entertain­ ment was provided by the Paul brothers, assisted by Mrs. Shir­ ley Paul. Following the meeting a datico was held to music furnished by Mrs. Raul Schenk and. Mr. S. Dundas, * Set County Rates One Mill Higher Meeting last week, Huron County Council; Set a ten-mill tax rate, an in­ crease of one mill over 1952. Adopted a motion by Reeves Pooley and Grigg that Huron County have an open season for deer in 1953 for four days with shotguns only. Reappointed County Engineer Peter Patterson at $4,500 salary. Appointed H. C. Rivers to the South Huron Hospital commit­ tee. Re-appointed Elmer Pickering and Thomas Dougherty as con­ servation officers and W. R. Dougall as weed inspector. Granted $200 to the Goderich Musical Festival and $100 each to the Exeter and Belgrave fes­ tivals. Authorized a grant of $5,000 to the Uiversity of Western On­ tario and $200 for the annual Huron County Scholarships. A. Y. McLean, M.P., told Council that the Federal govern- ment had approved a grant of $21,000 to compensate the coun­ ty for rebuilding .and repairing the roads adjacent to the RCAF station at Centralia. Decided to purchase a recti- graph machine at a cost of $6,- 000 for the registry office which takes pictures of documents, de­ velops, prints, washes and dries the prints automatically. County Treasurer A. skine 1,000 in the The ported care. Fifty-nine adoptions completed in 1952 and 20 other children placed in homes for care. There were 50 children brought to ‘the attention of the society anS necessitated 15 court cases. H. Er- stated that more than oil leases were registered county last year. Children’s Aid Society re- tliat 80 children are in were Mr. and Mrs. Art Whilsmith and Joanne and Mrs. Irving Sni­ der are vacationing in Florida. Seeks Assessor Grand Bend council decided advertise for an assessor for the village at its meeting on Monday night. Hydro officials will be invited to meet the council on February 16 to explain the village admini­ stration of the service. Mr. Purdy of Sarnia Fisheries met with council concerning the building he had moved onto the river flats. __ ' " . pointed to report on the situa­ tion. A grant for the St. Corps. Officials appointed were: Library board, Herman Gill; chief constable, H. Cartier; re­ lief officers, Messrs. Green, Dal­ ton; weed inspector and road foreman, Paul Bjornsson; fire chief, Lawrence Mason; building inspector, the clerk; road com­ mittee, Messrs, Thompson and Green. Council meetings will be held the first and third Mondays of every month. A committee was ap- of $10 was approved John’s Ambulance Additional Donation At the Lions Club supper meeting Friday evening an addi­ tional $1,500 was voted for the purchase of a hydrogen tent and a gas machine for the new South Huron Hospital, Three new members received their initia­ tion with Fred Darling as master of ceremonies. They were Dr. F. J. Butson, Harry Penhale and Jack Smith. Past D.D.G. Albert Traquair presented them with their lapel buttons. To Speak On Skating Ross Smith, professional of Stratford Figure Skating Club, will be guest speaker* at a figure skating organizational at the Central Hotel, January 31, 6:15 p.m. Parents of children in figure skating are : attend this meeting. The club is being by Doug Smith, recreation di­ rector. meeting Saturday, interested invited to organized Anticipate Multitude South Huron Hospital officials expect “several thousand” peo­ ple will visit the new building during the inspection days this Thursday and Friday. Many persons have indicated they would take advantage Of the opportunity afforded by the “open house” to tour the hospi­ tal before patients are received. The association has not yet set the date when the hospital will take its first patient. How­ ever, they said it would be “very soon”. d:' soww BSP w * EXPECT THOUSANDS — South Huron Hospital officials expect several thousand people will visit the new building during the inspection days Thursday and Friday. This view shows ambulance entrance on west side. Officials haven’t set the date yet when patients will be received but expect it ■will be “very soon”. Requests for reservations were received. Members of James St. Mission Circle enjoyed a skating party at the arena last Wednesday afternoon. Later, Mrs. Howard Holtzman entertained the group at her home for supper. High School Basketball Teams Win First Games Of Schedule Set New Policy For Reforestation The Reforestation Board of the Ausable Valley Conservation Authority met recently to re­ form its policy in regard to assisting farmers to plant trees on their land. A change in policy was made necessary by the announcement of the forestry department that it would charge for trees this year instoad of providing them free as ift the past. The Board will recommend to the Authority that it supply a planter and two men to every farmer planting four or more acres of trees, providing the farmer or a hired man assists. ' If the planting machine can­ not be used and the farmer plants the trees himself, the board recommends the Authority inspect the plot within a year and If reasonable care has been taken, a grant of $10 per acre be made. ■ L. i & $ w a I n I io $ South Huron District High School basketball teams captured three out of four of their first scheduled games played Tuesday night. St. Marys provided the opposition. The senior boys won 49-15, senior girls 57-10, junior girls 27-S. Junior bOys lost 26-22. Don O’Brien, John Hicks and Ken Moir sparked the boys’ win, scoring 37 team’s total. The locals Marys 12-6 in the first and were never threatened", members of this year’s team played on last year’s pionship squad. Julia Dunlop Was high for the senior girls, defending champions this year. 20 points. Patsy Tuc- 15 and senior of the led St. quarter “, Most senior cliam- scorer > W A J* theTO SING HERE — The Don Wright Chorus, of London, will present a program in South Huron District High School on Wednesday. February 11. The fourtecn-voice choir is heal’d every Sunday over a CBC dominion-wide radio network. Winfier of several inter­ national awards and now recording artists, the groups is sponsored here by the Exeter Re­ creation Council and Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, Wright is described as a "true choral genius”. W.O.S.S.A. She netted key scored 13. Marilyn Thomson collected ehch to star in the The guards held the St, Marys team to four points for three- quarters of the game. The junior boys lost by Only four points. They outscored the Jean Taylor Skinner and Joan 10 points juniors’ win. Senior Boys EXETER: Hicks 12, O’Brien 14, Moir 11, Yungblut 5, Sturgis, McCurdy 2, Cudmore 2, Batten 3, Adkins, Fletcher. ST. MARYS: Knowles 1, Wil­ son, Graham 1, Saunders, Mar­ tin, Bradshaw 5, Watt 4, Boder- ham 4. junior Boys ST. MARYS: Kennedy 1, Furt- ney 1, Price, Louch 14, Scott, Agar 4, Thomson, Major, Tate, Wilsbn 4, Atkinson 2. EXETER; Sturgis 5, Cowen 4, Kell 5, Rowdiffe, Wade 8, Hen­ drick, Smith, Taylor, Robertson, Farrow. Senior Girls EXETER man 5, Willard 2, B. Taylor 2, Dunlop 20, Tuckey 15, Hopper, M, Taylor, Hunter, L. Taylor, Wildfong, Schenk. ST. MARYS: Bryan 2, Foster, Egan, Murray 4, Whaling 3, Nel­ son 1, Nickson, Plain, Stevens, Nethercott, Hotson, Hudson, junior Girls EXETER: Skinner 10, Horn B, Thomson 10, Murray, Routley : Lavender, Soldan, Beaver, Hun j. Taylor 13, Tie- 3, Nei lUlll pUAiluKJii J XlUy VLlLJSvUl jjUUVUHaer, ’OvIllUll> JJUclYvlf JN.UU visitors 16-12 In the last half of ter, Marshall, Alexander 2, V the game but couldn’t overcome '*w '■ the 14-6 lead the St, Marys J for 27& 'ZU-oz. 37 £ I squad set tip In the first hal* ITerry Wade was high for f ...|| lOCalS Witlt eight pOintS.AU .P