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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1953-04-16, Page 1Eighty-First Year THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 16, 1953 Price Per Copy 7? HS Board 'Well Satisfied' With Inspectors' Report Dr. H. H. Cowen, chairman of S.H.D.H.S. Board, said Wednes­ day the board was “well satis­ fied” with the report submitted by inspectors of the Ontario Department of Education. Board members heard the findings of the inspectors at a special meeting Tuesday night. “They gave us a very, very good report on the school,” Dr. Cowewn stated. The chairman noted the inspectors had praised the appearance and upkeep of the building and were satisfied with the instruction. Attract Industry Mayor Certain Mayor W. G. Cochrane said this week industry could be at­ tracted to Exetei' if the proper promotion was organized. “I am convinced,” he stated, "we can get some plants in here if we go after them.” The mayor and- Councillor R. D. Jermyn interviewed repre­ sentatives of the Trade and In­ dustry Branch of the Department of Planning and Development in Toronto last week as the first step in the organization of an industrial commission. They were appointed to form a commission at a recent council meeting. The mayor said they received much constructive information from men in the department and they were assured of the Depart­ ment’s assistance in their efforts to promote the town to indus­ trial leaders. They received suggestions on the preparation of a brochure to be distributed to businessmen and manufacturers. They were advised to contact promotion firms who finance the building of small plants and determine what arrangements could be made for an industry which wished to construct a new building in the town. The department also suggested the commission interview the industrial departments of the Bank of Nova Scotia and the Bank of Montreal where con­ tacts might be made with firms seeking to expand. The committee will -make its recommendations to council at the next meeting. The report said the pupils take a pride in the building. No evi­ dence of abuse had been noticed. This was a credit to the staff and to the community, the re­ port stated. Organization of the school was “very satisfactory” and the in­ spectors considered the options which were made available were well suited to the needs of the community. The school was not overstaffed this year, the report said, and they foresaw the need for two additional teachers next term. The board has already taken steps to secure these teachers. The inspectors felt some re­ lief in the accomodation setup might be found by juggling the curriculum to make use of every available classroom every period. At present, some classrooms are vacant when students are taking physical training in the gymnas­ ium. Principal H. L. Sturgis an­ nounced this week that one of the two teachers required for the coming term had been hired. Miss Isohel Ganton, a graduate of the University of Toronto and a specialist in social studies and history, was engaged last week. Negotiations for the second teacher are taking place. SPRING WORK BEGINS — Farmers swarmed onto the land this week as the weather warmed up to allow them to pre­ pare for seeding. Some seed has already been sown. Albert E. Keyes, above, was one of the many working irF the fields. Zurich Plans Community Canvass To Promote Artificial Ice Plant Plans to stage a community­ wide campaign to raise funds for the installation of artificial ice in Hay Memorial Community Centre were made at a public meeting in Zurich Tuesday night. Unanimous approval of the project was given by about 10. persons who attended the meet­ ing. Objective of the campaign will be between $20,000 and, $30,000 to pay for the installation of an ice plant and necessary additions to the arena. Speakers claimed the centre is a “white elephant” without arti­ ficial ice. Money is lost on the operation of the building they said, because the mild winters prevent the maintenance of na-i tural ice forSiockey and skating. The meeting elected a finance committee to spearhead the drive for funds and instructed the Community Centre Board to draw plans of the proposed renova­ tions to present to the public during the canvass. William Wright, of Strathroy, outlined the operation of an artificial ice plant and suggested methods of organizing the cam­ paign. “You have a beautiful building here,” he said, “but you must make your financial investment sound by providing the equip­ ment to give you ice as long as you need it.” “For some $20,000 to $25,000 you can make this centre profit­ able. You can make it click from the standpoint of community activities such as skating and hockey and from the financial standpoint." He estimated a direct expan­ sion system of making ice would cost in the neighborhood of $22,000 and a brine system would cost $26,000. Operating expense of the system would be around $100 per month, he said. Delbert Geiger, x chairman of the Community Centres Board, presided at the meeting. Bill Seibert was secretary. Mr. Geiger said the proposal had been discussed at a meeting of representatives of the Zurich Lions Club and the Chamber of Commerce with the Community Canners Offer No Crop Contracts,- Demand Cut In Union Agreement Match Causes Pinery Blaze? A carelessly tossed cigarette or match was believed responsible for a four-hour grass fire which destroyed the undergrowth of about 300 acres of The Pinery Wednesday. A burned patch about a foot wide spread from the Bluewater Highway to the forest. This was believed to be the origin of the fire. It was about one mile north of the Port Franks cut. ■Soldiers of the Royal Canadian Regiment, training at Ipperwash, got the fire under control about 4 o’clpck. About 100 men fought the blhze with shovels and water pumps. Fanned by the wind, the fire moved west toward the lake, then cut north to the old river' bed. Few trees were seriously in­ jured by the blaze. The area is part of the 4,066 acres which it is proposed to ac­ quire for a public park. Preston Dearing and son, Gerald, have purchased the 100- acre farm of Matt Finkbeiner, con. 3, Stephen Township. No plans have been announced for the operation of the local Canadian Canners Ltd. factory this summer, officials here said Wednesday. “Plans are not final for this plant,” a local spokesman said, “but we do hope to operate for some packs.” No contracts have been issued to growers for any canning crop. Last week representatives of the local factory told farmers not to plan on a pea crop. However, the spokesman said there is still a possibility that contracts may be issued. Some reports stated the final decision would be based on the outcome of the union-management talks now taking place between the local and the company, This was not confirmed. The company has a consider­ able surplus of canned goods in storage. Bean, Cabbage Prices Lower This year’s prices for beans and cabbage are slightly lower than in 1952. Beans will pay $9 8 per ton, a drop of $2 from 1952. Cabbage price is $13.25 per ton, a reduc­ tion of 25 cents. Grower - processor negotiating­ committees agreed on the prices at a meeting in Toronto, Tues­ day. An earlier meeting failed to settle differences. R. E. Pooley, Exeter, was a member of each of the three-men committees representing the On­ tario Vegetable Grower’s Market­ ing Board in discussions on cabbage and bean prices. Carrot and red beet prices were also set. They are as fol­ lows: Carrots: before Aug. 15, $52; Aug. 16 to Sept. 1, $35; Sept. 1 to Sept. 15, $28; Sept. 16 to Nov. 10, $24; after Nov. 10, Red beets: %. to 1% inches, $60; lx4 to 1% inches, $41; 1% to 2%, $34; 2% and up, $17: ungraded, $25. Conciliation proceedings will start in Exeter next Tuesday, April 21, in an attempt to settle differences between the local union and Canadian Canners Ltd. The groups are negotiating for a new contract to replace the one which expires on May 12. Union members have refused to accept a company demand that the overtime clause in the 1952 contract be not renewed. The clause calls for pay-and-a-half for work over 60 hours a week dur­ ing the period when packing is in full swing. The company is allowed to classify 10 weeks during the year as “pack” weeks. During these periods, regular pay ex­ tends to 60 hours a week rather than the normal 40. The company demand was pre­ presented to the union by R. H. Long, personnel manager, Union members discussed it at a recent meeting and refused to agree to strike out the clause. They voted to take their case before a gov­ ernment conciliation officer. Other differences are being dis­ cussed concerning the new con­ tract but these are only minor, union spokesmen said. In making its demand, the company suggested that several plants throughout Western On­ tario were being shut down this year because of a surplus of canned goods. The union is Local No. 286 of the Amalgamated Meat Gutters and Butcher Workers of North America, A.F.L. Robert Turnbull is president, William Haley, secretary-treasurer, and Clifford Quance, recording secretary. MARRIED SIXTY YEARS — Mr. and Mrs. Charles Isaac celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary at their home in Centralia on Sunday, April 12. Their family and friends from London, Lucan, Exeter and Detroit visited them during the afternoon and evening. Centre Board and it was agreed to go ahead with the project. Reg. Illsley, Zurich, was elect­ ed chairman of the finance com­ mittee. Bill Seibert was named secretary; Ed Gascho, treasurer and Reg Black, publicity direc­ tor. Members of the finance com­ mittee are: Oscai' Grebb, Earl Campbell, V. L. Becker, Clarence Jgarks, Alvin R’au, Bob McKinley, Peter Masse, Russel Grainger, Leonard Sararas, George Grenier, Gus> Roche, Leonard Erb, Arnold Merner, Dennis Bedard, Reg. Black, Gerald Regier, Delbert Geiger, George Deichert, Herb Turkheim^ James Reid, Carl Scott, Mrs. T. H. Myers, Mrs. Gus Roche, Mrs. L. Rose, Hector Forcier, Anson Coleman, .Norman Overholt, Clarence Reichert, Cliff Pepper, James McAllister, Wil­ liam Haugh, Ivan Yungblut, James Hayter, Joseph Regier, Carl Decker, Whitney Broken- shire and Harold Klopp. The committee will meet on Wednesday evening, April 22. Suffers Painful Injury Winston Shapton suffered a painful injury to his arm last Thursday when an emery wheel disintegrated and a piece struck him. FORMER PRESIDENT HONORED — Centralia Civil Serv­ ice Association honored its retiring president, Gordon Farrow, at the annual banquet Wednesday. Mrs. Edith Foley, secretary of the Association, presents him with a travelling bag on be­ half of the members. Mr. Farrow recently left the employ of the RCAF. In Verse Speaking Contest Shirley Pearson represented South Huron District High School at the verse speaking contest at the O.E.A. in Toronto. Fire Destroys Ice House The ice house at the rear of Wally Desjardine’s grocery store at Grand Bend was gutted by fire on Monday night. The prompt arrival of the fire brigade prevented the flames from spreading to nearby buildings. A quantity of vinegar stored in the ice house was destroyed. RCAF Station Centralia Plans Public Coronation Ceremony Prepare Detail PI ans For Publ ic School Exeter Public School Board this week received approval from the Ontario Department of Edu­ cation fo prepare detail plans for the construction of a four-room addition to the school. The architects, Page and Steele, have been notified and will begin preparing the plans immediately. Earlier, the department ap­ proved plans submitted by the board and set a tentative figure of $70,000 on which they would be prepared to make grants for the addition. Engage P. S. Teacher Miss Frances Taylor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Taylor, who at present is teaching in London, has been engaged to teach in the Exeter Public School commencing September 1. Mass Gathering Of Officials To Discuss Pinery Finances Talks on financing The Pinery as a conservation and recreation project will be held April 21. Following the unanimous sup­ port voted Wednesday by Ausable River Conservation Authority, J. A. Campbell, London Chamber of Commerce president, said a lun­ cheon meeting would be held in Hotel London. Chambers of Commerce, elect­ ed officials of interested muni­ cipalities, service clubs, and interested individuals will be in­ vited. Most are f members .of a commttee set up in 1951 to seek provincial action on the park. “These latest developments are most welcome,” said E. V. Buchanan, chairman of the special committee co-ordinating support throughout Western On­ tario for The Pinery project. “It is very encouraging,” The committee was formed after London Chamber of Com­ merce heard American interests were considering taking over The Pinery as a private development. Scores of interested Western Ontario municipalities, service clubs, Chambers of Commerce and individuals were represented on the committee. “Our problem now is to con­ sider how money can be raised for the recreation portion of the proposed development,” Mr. Bu­ chanan said. “Ausable Authority has agreed to take on the 2,80-0' acres to be kept in forest, and the interested municipalities will have to find means of providing some funds.” Once this is Under way, he said, a delegation would ask the province to contribute the $200,- 000 which the report recommend­ ed Ontario pay. Hay Authorizes Fire Protection Hay township council has agreed to sign contracts with Hensail, Dashwood and Zurich for fire protection. The 'council will guarantee payments for the use of the brigades at fires in the rural areas of the township. Assessment of the cost of this protection will be spread over the township properties with build­ ings except in the police villages of Dashwood and Zurich. Council decided to apply a sec­ ond coat of paving material to the road running one and one- half miles north of Dashwood if the county engineer finds it satis­ factory. The first coat was ap­ plied last year. A letter will be sent to each of the property owners on Con­ cessions 9 and 10 from Lots 21 to the North Boundary inclusive giving them the privilege to sal­ vage their road fence and posts as reconstruction work may start soon. Grants were made to the South Huron Agricultural Society, $35; and the Zurich Girl Guides and Boy Scouts, $10 each. Council agreed to purchase the piano in the township hall from the Women’s Institute for the sum of $50. All by-laws restricting build­ ings on the new sub-divisions along the lake front will be re­ gistered. It was agreed to pay William Lawrence $95 for the balance of his account of work done on the Mousseau drain. Civil Servants Honor Farrow Durham Huskies Oust Flyers Centralia Flyers bowed out of the hockey wars Wednesday even­ ing when Durham Huskies Won the fifth game of the OBA B semi-finals 14-9. The Flyers took a 3-1 lead in the first period but Durham fired home eight goals in the second to gain a commanding 9-5 edge, Ed. Michanik and Jim Nixon scored four goals each for the Huskies. Johnnie Johnson led Centralia with three counters. Randy Ellis and Ray Embury each scored twice.* Flyers lost only one play-off game in the four series qlayed before meeting Durham. The air- inen eliminated Clinton Colts, Milvhrton Dominions, Waliace- feurg Electrics and Fergus Steel­ workers. They walloped Durhahi 11-4 in the first game of the semi-finals but the Huskies came back to win four straight. Group Captain W. W. Bean, OBE, CD, commanding officer of RCAF Centralia, announced Wed­ nesday his station is planning to celebrate Coronation Day, June 2, with a special program which will be open to the public. It has been suggested that Ex­ eter and the surrounding com­ munities might join in the cele­ bration to make it- a district eVent. Although the details are in­ definite, the program will prob­ ably include a mass parade and an air show. Exeter and district organizations will be invited to participate. G/C Bean said people from the district would be welcome. Mayor W, G. Cochrane, who Conferred with the commanding officer Tuesday, said he would suggest to council that the town subsidize bus transportation to the station during the afternoon to make it possible for all citi­ zens to attend. He expressed his willingness to cooperate with the station pro­ gram. Guest Artist At London Michael Farrow, of town, ‘will take part in the closing piano concert at Convocation Hall, Lon­ don, Saturday night, featuring four top-flight Canadian pianists, Michael will play Mendelssohn's Concerto in G Minor. George Kadwell, of Kitchener; June Hay­ mond, of Prince Edward Island, and Joseph West, of Sault Ste. Marie, are the other three artists. Claude Blowes, chairman of the Exeter Lions Club Easter Seals .Committee, announced this week he has received over $600 from the campaign. Funds will be used to further the work of the Ontario Society for Crippled Children, both locally and across the province. ■Mr. Blowes said that while the campaign is closed additional donations Will be accepted. Easter seals were sent out to almost everyone in the commun­ ity, and in return, a donation requested. Those who did not receive seals because of oversight can send their contributions to Mr. Claude Blowes, Exeter, TOURNAMENT WINNERS — Grand Bend Lions captured the “D” group trophy at the Goderich Pec-Wee Hockey Tournament last week when they defeated Atwood in the final game. The champions wore awarded the Pfrimer Brothers Trophy, Front row> left to right: John Shaw> Wayne Zanders, Roy Hoarc, Frank Dalton, Gerald Houlali&tt, Gary Brenner, Walter Tiedeman. Back row: Peter Eisertbachj chairman of the Lions hockey comittco; Peter Ravollc, David Grccrq Rus­ sell Page, Joseph Regier, Robert Morrissey, John Hood and J. H. Dalton, coach. „ —Free Press Photo Former president of the Cen­ tralia Civil Service Association, Gordon Farrow, of Exeter, was honored at the third annual banquet of the Association on. Wednesday night. .Mrs. Edith Foley, secretary, presented Mr. Farrow with a gladstone bag. She expressed appreciation for the. work he had done for the Association since it was organized. Mr. Farrow re­ cently left the employ of the RCAF and is now working for a private firm; The banquet was held in the Flight Cadets’ dining hall at RCAF Station Centralia. Guests of honor were Group Captain W. W. Bean, OBE, CD, commanding officer of RCAF Station Centralia, and Mrs. Bean; Wing Commander W. J. Michal­ ski, <liief administrative officer of Centralia, and Mi’s. Michalski, and Mr. and Mrs. Farrow. About 130 members and their guests were present. President of the Association, E. M. Insley, presided for the banquet. Group Captain Bean spoke briefly on the relations between the Air Force and civilians working for the Air Force. He was introduced by Mahlon Ryckman. Mrs. Jean Ed­ wards, chairman of the banquet committee, expressed apprecia­ tion. Harold Skinner is treasurer of the Association. An evening; of entertainment and dancing was enjoyed after the banquet, An attendance record was set at James Street Sunday School April 12 when 295 were present.