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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1953-07-23, Page 1THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JULY 23, 1953Eighty-First Year THE WATER’S FINE! — Although the pond above the dam disappeared this week, there is still some water around for these boys to cool themselves off. This is at the curve of the river’ at the east end of the dam where tentative plans call for a fenced-off swimming area. A wading pool may be built below the dam. Council hopes to get the cooperation of serv­ ice clubs to complete the project. —T-A Photo y- Expect To End Wage Strike The dispute between Canadian Canners Ltd. and the local workers’ union is expected to end Friday with the signing of a contract, Union members met Monday evening to discuss the contract, Union officials would release no information of their decision. However., local plant manager, Harry Penliale, said he hoped a new contract would be signed Friday. He said he could release no details until an oi'fical agree­ ment had been reached. The old contract expired on May 12. The Union refused to accept a company demand that the overtime clause in the con­ tract be withdrawn. The clause called for pay-and-a-half for work over 60 hours a week dur­ ing the period when packing is in full swing. The local plant has not canned any crop- so far this year. A large stockpile of goods has been shipped from the local ware­ house, however. Mr. Penhale -said a big cab­ bage crop would be canned in. the fall. He expected the can­ ning would start around the first of September and that pro­ duction would be between 60,0<0rf) and 70,000 cases, about double that of last year. Prjce Per Copy Too Pearson Advises Local Rally Rink Of Exeter Bowlers Progressive Conservative pro-1 was the administration of these mises in this election would cost principles which was important. Captures WOBA Trophy A rink of Exeter bowlers won the Northern Electric Trophy in the Western Ontario Bowling Association tournament held in London the forepart of the week. Sixty-four rinks were in com­ petition, a number of them com­ ing from various parts of the United States. The main event for the Robert Simpson Trophy was won py a rink skipped by Bill Terry, of Toronto, on which were two for­ mer Exeter boys, Dick and Bob Trumper, of London. Parkliill Winner On Saturday Mat. Telfer, of Parkhill, carried off the Seagram Trophy, third event in the singles competition. The Northern Electric Trophy was the second event for rinks. The Exeter rink was skipped by Ken Hockey, with Russ Snell, lead; J. M. Southcott, second and Wes Ryckman, vice-skip. The Exeter rink lost their first game to Sandy Bawden’s rink, London, and won the next five games from rinks from Buffalo, Hamil­ ton, Lambeth, Glencoe and To­ ronto, the latter rink winning the trophy last year. Canadians over one billion dol­ lars if they were put into ef­ fect, Lester B. Pearson, Minister of External Affairs told an Exeter audience on Wednesday night. “How can you reconcile that with a promise of a reduction in taxes of asked. “Either somebody don’t intend to carry out their promises or they don’t expect take over the responsibility government on August 10”. Mr. Pearson spoke to $500 million?,” he somebody is fooling or the Conservatives to of Plan Swimming Pool In Park Call For Dredging Tenders Plans for a wading pool and a fenced-off swimming area at Riverview Park are being con­ sidered by a council committee as work progresses rapidly on the park beautification project. Reeve R. E. Pooley, chairman of the committee, said he- hoped the pond would be dredged within a month and that a swim­ ming area could be constructed at that time. Tenders for dredging silt out of the pond above the dam are being called this will award the meeting Monday. Nearly 10,000 earth, accumulated years, have to be removed. The pond has been completely drain­ ed of water. Two channels have been cut down both sides of the river to allow a normal flow of water. Two Spillways There are now two spillways at the dam. The one to the south has been lowered while another was cut through the cement butt- ment to the north. The dredging project is being carried out under the direction of the Ausable Valley Conserva­ tion Authority. The Authority has accepted the project as a conservation measure and has authorized the expenditure of $4,000 for excavating the pond. Of this amount, $2,000 will be paid by the Province of Ontario, $1,500 by the Authority and $500 by the town. Charles Corbett, Lucan, the Authority’s engineer, is super­ vising the dredging plans. The contractor will be re­ quired to stockpile the silt on the river bank. Some of the earth will be used to fill up low spots of the park and some will be sold as topsoil. Stones taken week. Council contract at a cubic yards of over the Gas Price Increases Recent increases in crude oil prices value given crease gasoline which on Wednesday. An increase gallon on grades was announced by this week. and the higher exchange of the U.S. dollar were as reasons in the for the in­ retail price of took effect here of one cent a one and two local dealers. from the river bottom will be saved and used to build up por­ tions of the banks of the river. Reeve Pooley said no definite plans have b^en made for the swimming area and the wading pool but that he hoped to get them ready soon. It has been suggested, he said, that concrete walls be built on the south side of the river at the turn east of the dam to form I area, walls fresh Reg Taylor Police Chief Reg Taylor is Chief of Police. Exeter council pointment official He succeeds John tired on January 1. Constable Taylor, who joined the force at the beginning of the year, and Constable John who served under Chief have been on probation months. Mayor W. G. jghchrane Exeter’s new made his ap- Monday night. Norry who re- Cowen, Norry, for six Mayor W. G. jghchrane report­ ed that the industrial promotion brochures would be • completed this week. Clerk C.. V. Pickard reported that two-tliirds of this year’s taxes have been paid. Taxes re­ ceived to date amount to $91,- 029.71. Total revenue from taxes will be $137,97.0. The clerk was instructed to write the council of the City of Exeter, England, expressing the appreciation of the council for the hospitality extended co Mayor Cochrane on his visit to England. Mr. Oliver Fee waited on coun­ cil in regard to drain outlet from his Main street house. Council promised to look into the matter. a protected swim m i n ig Gates could be built in the to allow a constant flow of water. Sand and gravel would be used to make a clean bottom. The committee is also con­ sidering the construction of a wading pool for smaller children west of the dam between the two small, channels which run to the bridge over No. 4 highway. The council committee lias in mind the construction of a bath­ house and the beautification of the the this the and benches and tables Seek Cooperation However, Reeve sed that these plans were not complete and that it was unlike­ ly that any expenditure could be made by the town other than for dredging. The committee hopes t'o secure the cooperation of service clubs to complete the beautification program. Deputy-Reeve William McKen­ zie and Councillor Ralph Bailey are also members of the commit­ tee. area between the dam and bridge. The two channels in area may be reinforced and surrounding dotted with area grassed flower beds, for picnics. Pooley stres- TROPHY WINNERS — An Exeter rink captured the second event in the Western Ontario Lawn Bowling Association at London this week. Com­ peting against 64< rinks from all over Ontario and parts of the United States., the local team won five games and lost only one. Members are J. M. Southcott, second; Russ Snell, lead; Wes Ryckman, vice-skip; and Ken Hockey, skip. —LFP Photo w ° * | i the Usborne Taxes For '53 Remain At 23-MilI Rate and to for Usborne residents will pay the same township taxes this year. Council struck the rate at 23 mills at a recent meeting. The levy is made up of: county 10.0 mills, general public school 2j0i, South Huron District High School 5.0, township 6.0. Contracts for the Beaver Westlake drains were let Frank Kirkby, of Walton, $1,795 and $480 respectively. Other tenders received were I-L L. Beattie, Chatham, $1,885 and $593.80; Martin Bros,, Glanford, $1,590 and $500 with exceptions written in to take Care of rock or quicksand conditions. The Clerk advised that no reply had been received as yet from W. L. Rice, drainage egin- eer in charge of Provincial Aid to Drainage in connection with the grants due on the Brock Creek and Earl Drains, Petition for a municipal drain by owners of Lot 20, S.T.R. Con. was considered and then laid over for further investigation by the Council Court of Revision on Assess­ ment for 1353 was constituted by the members of Council sub­ scribing to the Oath of Office. The Cleric was authorised to make a number of changes In ownership where property had changed hands since the 1953 Assessment Roll was revised and a rebate of 1952 taxes to , L. Triebner, Lot 30, Con. 5, the amount of the township rate on house lost by fire $4.9 0. The treasurer 'reported of $1908.90 to general and $231.S2 to roads and account since the June meeting, Correspondence was read dealt with as follows: From District Forester re season for deer in Huron, vember 4 to 7, suggesting Council Should .pass by-law hibitlng running of dogs during the deer season tinder authority of the Dog Tax and Livestock Protection Act. Clerk was in­ structed to prepare such a by­ law for the next meeting. Treasury Department Provinc­ ial Government re Railway Tax Distribution, Usborne share $83.- 35, this amount being fully taken up by Charges for indigent in­ sane patients in Ontario hos­ pitals from the township, Council agreed to hold the August meeting on Friday eve­ ning, August 7 next on account of the regular meeting date fall­ ing on the day of the federal election. receipt account bridges and open No- that pro­ South Whips North 5-3 In H-P All-Star Game South all-stars in the Huron- Perth Baseball League rapped home five runs in one inning Wednesday night to whip their northern .rivals 5-3. The victory halted a north win streak of the annual classic and narrowed their supremacy to four games to three. Trailing 1-0 as they started the third inning, the southerners blasted four hits off north starter, Exeter’s Joe Mitro, 'and used a couple of errors to score their winning total in one frame. The north igot one- run back in the fifth when Jim Stafford, of Clinton RCAF, slammed a homer over the fence. They threatened again in the eighth but was cut off after one scored. Seven Hurlers Seven pitchers were the classic and they allowed the league’s only 11 divided five for South of *Strathroy, paced the at bat with a double and in three trips, single hits for the south George Evans, Stratliroy; Martin, of Centralia, and Dunsmore, of St, Marys. Doug, O’Brien and Pete Cundy, Of Zurich; Fred Darling Bob Mob arg, of Exeter; Rohfritsch, of K^itchell; Stafford hit north’s total, North started the scoring in the ball game in the first iniilng. Line Rohfritsch reached the bases oh a single and toured the circle on Pete Cundy’s safety. Single Starts Sprco DUnsffiOfe opened the south’s spree in the third with a single and interference put the next batter, St. Mary’s Bob Graham, oh base. Dashwood’s Bick Regier the rally run had used in top batters a total of hits. The safeties were six for the north and the south. manager, Ted Garvin, winners >a Credited single with were Gord. Jack ahd Line and was safe at first ou an error and the runs began to pile in when George Evans hit a double and Gord Martin followed with a single. Garvin brought home Martin with another single. Nobody On Stafford’s home run soared over the fence in the fifth with nobody on to make the score 5-2. In the eighth, Bob Meharg clouted a double and made it home on an error. Steve Mitro worked a walk and reached second but he was left stranded. Relieving Mitro for the north in the third was Bill Leferge, of Clinton RCAF. He hurled two innings and turned over the chore to Harry Jacobi, of Sea­ forth. Ron I-Ieller, of Zurich, went in in the eighth to finish the game. Graham started for the south and was relieved by Centralia’s Guay in the fifth. George Evans finished on the rubber for the winners. NORTH — Doug O’Brien (Z) ss; S. Mitro (E) 2b; Rohfritsch (M) cf; Cundy (Z) lb; Darling (E) If; Yungblut (Z) rf; Staf­ ford (CR) 3b; Meharg (E) c; J, Mitro, Laferge, Jacobi, Heller, I>- . -SOUTH Gaugh (S) p; 3b (2) c (SM) (CS) Four Accidents Damage $2,500 Four traffic accidents occurred in this district this week, three less than the same week last year. Thus the local accident rate continues to stay lower than in 1952. Damage in the four accidents totalled almost $2,500. No one was seriously injured. A three-car crash occurred on No. 21 highway, one mile north of Grand Bend, early Saturday morning. Wilfred Hornung, Kitchener, struck the rear of another north­ bound car, driven by Raymond Enigh, London, and glanced off hitting a southbound car driven by Phillip Church, Exeter. Total damage was $800. Hit Ditch On Friday, a new car suffered $800 damage when it rolled in the ditch on Highway 83, which is under construction. Robert W. Smith, of Willowdale, was the driver. Early last Thursday morning, Bruce Schellenberger, 23, of R.R. 2, Mitchell, escaped death when his car rolled into the river near Kirkton. The vehicle, out of control, crashed into the ditch Injured In Germany Mrs. Peter Ellis received a telegram on Monday informing her that her husband LAC Peter Ellis had been injured in Ger­ many. A second message re­ ceived on Tuesday gave Mrs. Ellis assurance that his injuries, received in a'-'motorcycle accident were not serious, but he did suffer a slight concussion. and turned upside down in the water. Damage was $600. Gordon Nelson Truscott, of RCAF Centralia, rolled his Eng­ lish car into the ditch on the Crediton road when he tried to miss a skunk. Damage was $250. — RCgier (D) rf; Ss, 2b; Evans (S) If, (GE) lb; Garvin (S) (D) cf; Don O’Brien *' Hall Guay Martin * Wein . . ; Dunsmore (SM) 2b ■ss; Graham (SM) p; p, If. Bafid The presented a band concert Cotnmunity Park Sunday evenlnL with a fair crowd In attendance. Bandinaster Ted Walter con­ ducted the band for >a varied program of marches and over­ tures. Presents Concert Exeter Citizens* band Band in ■» Give Away TV For Arena Floor Five television Sets will be given away in an Exeter com­ munity raffle in aid of the trap rock floor in Exeter Memorial Arena. The project is being sponsored jointly by Exeter Legion, Lions, Kinsmen, Turf Club and Agri­ cultural Society. The draw will be made at a monster bingo in the arena on October 2. CKNx Barn Dance Boys will play for a adnce In the arena this Friday. This Will be the first event held oh the new trap rock floor. an audience of 150 in the Exeter Legion Hall during his tour Huron riding. He spoke later the evening at Zurich, “Our particular criticism the PG promise to reduce taxes by $500 million is not that it can’t be done”, the minister stated, “but that it can’t be done without interfering with defence or social security measures.” Otherwise, he said, the govern­ ment would operate on a deficit. Refutes Diefenbaker Turning to extravagances departments Pearson made by John Diefenbaker that $5 millions was spent by the Department of External Affairs to send government representa­ tives to conferences around the world. The truth of that statement, he said, is that the total expen­ ditures for all conferences is $230.i000, and of that total, the expenses for members of Darlia^ ment was only $19,000. This in­ cluded expenses of by Mr. Diefenbaker As for charges of in the Department Defence, the minister stated it was impossible to tackle a huge defence build-up program under the pressure of a possible world *, ar without spending money than was necessary, easy now, he said, to think on how saved. Three between Communists but the ocean. Now, lie said, Canada, and the rest of the free nations in NATO, have substantial armed forces a formidable barrier Kremlin. Because the NATO been • well done, it has much of the Communist menace. Mr. Pearson said that while all parties were agreed on the basic fundamentals and principles of Canada’s foreign policy, it of in ot PC charges of in the individual at refuted Ottawa, Mr. a statement trips taken himself. extravagance of National money could have more It is back been stoodyears ago nothing North America and the to make for the job has removed The conduct of Canad’s exter­ nal affairs plays an important part in the prevention of world war. His department has played a respectable part in forming NATO—a strong barrier against aggression. It has, he believes, prevented the Russians from waging all-out war. Now, he suspected, the Reds are trying to lure the world into a false sense of security so that the free nations will reduce their defences and begin bickering and quarreling among themselves. Canada’s job, he sad, is to keep the allies united, especially the United States and Great Britain. This is Canada’s “historic” role. Canadians who vote on August 10 will be choosing who will administer this important func­ tion of government. The Liberal government was willing to judged on its record of the four years. No Policy Attack “The opposition, of cozrse, saying that had its day take over, that in the tive platform, there is no attack against the basic policies we are trying to incorporate in Canada.” Most of Mr. Drew’s 16 points have already been put into' ef­ fect by the Liberal government, he said. “What the Conservatives are saying is that they Can do it better and do it cheaper than the Liberals but I am not con­ vinced they can from what they have said in this election.” will have a hard their charges of extravagance and long as we have leader as Louis St. Laurent. “As for the charge that the Liberal g ov e r n m e n t has no energy left, I have said before that the average age present government is younger than .the average -age government tlv? could form.” Mr. Pearson, who was intro­ duced by Andrew Y. McLean, candidate in Huron riding, said Mr. McLean was held in high esteem by all parties at Ottawa and that self well sentative Other were Frank Fingland, Clinton; Mayor W. G. Cochrane; Warden of the County, Alvin W. Kerslake; and Garnet Hicks, president of South Huron Libe­ rals. Andrew Snelgrove was chair­ man of the meeting. be last are hasthe government and that they should But you will notice Progressive-Conservat­ They time proving wastefulness, arrogance as such a fine or the of any Conservatives he had acquitted him-, as a Canadian repre- at the United Nations, speakers at the rally ‘ Q.C., ot Local Trucks Keep Schedule Despite Union Drivers Strike Guenther T u c k e y Transports Ltd. has been able to complete all their regular trips this week despite 'interference from union truck drivers on strike, B. W. Tuckey, president of the firm, said Wednesday. Although picket lines have de­ layed the local transport trucks as much as four hours, the regu­ lar schedule has not been ser­ iously interrupted. Strikers were believed to be responsible for the puncturing of four tires on transports which were parked at the Exeter depot of Guenther Tuckey on Monday night. One of the local drivers was threatened by a striker with a hatchdt in London. Mr. Tuckey said one of his trucks was stopped at Kitchener Monday and delays were exper­ ienced in London and Sarnia. Union transport drivers in these cities are striking for high­ er wages. Gangs of strikers set up picket lines to halt all trucks. The Guenther Tuckey firm is non-union. The situation eased Wednesday after Premier Frost ordered the strikers' to stop forming picket lines. Mr. Tuckey said he expected the strike would last for some time. He noted that business ha.l declined considerably because er­ ents feared their products would not be delivered by transport. Ernest Cerson, local manager of Canadian National Railway < said no substantial increase freight but he Larger crease greater has been noticed here yei expected it would shortly, centres have had to in- the staff to handle the amount of freight. Safe Driving Prevents Accidents •• • >•Ba"’ * : ~ z j E ■ • 'La Accidents from Jan. 1 to July 22 ,. Accidents from July 16 to July 22 Accidents* causing, extensive injuries Fatalities