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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1953-07-30, Page 1THE TJMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JULY 30, 1953Eighty-First Year ToHURON-PERTH STANDING Cochrane wooded area on the north 0 the Canners Sign the for the park improvement commit- also working on a plan to fin- over They Only five games remain in the Huron-Perth baseball schedule but the league winner still hasn't been decided. In fact, it’s quite possible a sudden-death playoff will be needed to declare this year’s champion. Mitchell Legionnaires and Strathroy Royals will probably wind up in a tie for first place. Both clubs have one .game left to play and, if they both win, they’ll be deadlocked in top position with 22 points each. Mitchell plays Seaforth Thurs­ day night and Strathroy has a postponed ‘game left with hapless Clinton Radio team, Exeter Legion Mohawks ished the season with a win Zurich Wednesday night. 1 have 21 points and currently lead the league. This is the highest spot the locals have gained in the Huron-Perth since the war. Dashwood Tigers dropped out of contention this week by losing to Mitchell 6-3 and gaining only a tie with Exeter, Two losses to St, Marys tossed the Alerts out of the running. All teams in the league, except Clinton .RCAF, will enter the playdowns. Strathroy and St. Marys will meet in a best-of-seven series to decide the “B” winner of the league, Four teams—Exeter, Mitchell, Seaforth and Centralia—will bat­ tle for the “C” title. The team which places first in the standing of the four will meet the third- place crew, while the second club will meet the fourth. These semi­ final series will be three-out-of- five. The winners will meet in a fest-of-seven affray. The two “D” teams, Dashwood and Zurich, will start their best- of-seven series next Tuesday when Zurich visits the Tiger field. Winners of these league play­ downs will go into O.B.A. com­ petition. Exeter ..... Mitchell ... Strathroy , Dashwood St. Marys Zurich .. Centralia Seaforth Clinton RCAF Results Exeter 5, Zurich . Seaforth 14, Centralia 2 Strathroy 6, St. Marys 4 Exetei1 3, Dashwood 3 Zurich 9, Clinton RCAF 0 Mitchell 6, Dashwood 3 Zurich 4, St. Marys 3 Gaines To Play Thursday, July 30— Seaforth at Mitchell Clinton RCAF at St. Marys Friday, July 31— Seaforth at Zurich St. Marys at Clinton RCAF Final game, Strathroy at Clin­ ton RCAF, has not been sched­ uled yet. Pioneer Style Exeter had a pleasant re­ minder of saddle-back, days when two young ladies, one from Galt and the other from Kitchener, passed through town Tuesday morning on horseback on their way to Grand Bend, They left their homes Sun­ day and Monday night they lodged in the Thames Road school house, completing the ride to Grand Bend Tuesday morning. The horses were sta­ bled at Little’s riding school and after caring for the horses the ladies sought refreshment in an afternoon's nap. They plan to returu home the latter part of the week. Mohawks Shutout Zurich 5-0 For Ninth Victory Of Season Exeter Legion Mohawks fin­ ished their regular season's play with a 5-0 victory over Zurich Lumber Kings Wednesday night. Fred Darling and Steve Mitro shared the spotlight in the win. Fred hit his first the year with one Steve Mitro hurled out of the season, two hits. The victory put of the league as of Wednesday night. However, Strathroy and Mitchell, tied with Dashwood in second, have one game left to play. Whatever the results, the Zurich win assures Exeter of at least third spot in the final rec­ koning. The game didn’t five full innings as storm stopped play, two out in the last when the umpires game. Because of previous rain, the diamond was greasy action was slow. Neither side scored in two innings, although threatened with a man on third in the last- of the second. Zurich loaded the bases in the first. of the third but failed to bring a man home. Howie Holtzman bottom of the inning with a free base and romped home on Lome Haugh’s double. Fred smashed his homer to 3-0. Mohawks tallied two fifth. Meharg doubled and came home on two passed balls. Dar- .home run of man on base, his third shut­ allowing only Exeter on top quite make a thunder- There were of the fifth called the op ened the Fractures Heel In Fall Mr. W. E. Middleton was the victim of an unfortunate accident at his place of business last week. While standing on an oil barrel to reach a high shelf, the barrel tipped. In falling Mr. Middleton fractured the main bone in his heel and will be wearing a cast for two months. Mayor nounced Wednesday a contract had been signed for the dredging of the pond above the dam at Riverview Park. The tender of Graham & Gra­ ham Ltd., for $5,450, was accept­ ed. It was the lowest of eight bids received by town council. Work will commence imme­ diately, the contractors said. Almost 10,000 cubic yards of silt and rubbish will be removed from the bottom of the pond and deposited on low-lying areas in the park. Council was unable to let the contract at its meeting Monday EXCAVATE POND Exeter council let a contract this week for the excavation of the pond at Riverview Park. Water has been drained from the reservoir in preparation for thb work, which will start immediately. Nearly 10,000 cubic yards of silt and rubbish are to be removed from the bottom and deposited in low-lying areas in the park. —T-A Photo New Contract Officials of the local canners’ union and Canadian Canners Ltd. signed a contract Friday to set­ tle a three-months-old pute. The new agreement cally the same as last wage dis­ Two MP s Debate Election Issues At Official Nomination Meeting ling scored his second run of the night after working a walk, Ron Heller was the losing pitcher, allowing five hits and three walks. Mitro struck 15 he faced. Doug O'Brien two.bingles he Zurich .. Exeter .. Heler and Doug Mitro and Meharg. out seven of the Pete Masse clouted the gave 000 003 and only Foolish Spending, Cardiff Charges Elston Cardiff, PC candidate for Huron, said Monday the Lib­ eral government was spending Canadian taxpayers’ money fool­ ishly. “I can cite instance after instance where your money has been wasted,” he stated. The government has been too long in power and has collected too many ward heelers, the can­ didate said. It wouldn’t make any difference what government was in power—if it stays in too long it’s bound to become inefficient and wasteful. The Liberals boast about re­ ducing the national million dollars but government could twice that amount post-war years. Spend $18,600 For Garbage The town of Goderich, said, spent $4,20.0 a year to debt by two an efficient have saved during Two members of parliament were ‘Officially nominated Mon­ day to contest the new riding of Huron for the August federal election. Elston Cardiff, MP for Huron North, and Andrew Y. McLean, MP for Huron-Perth, were named by Progressive-Conserva­ tives and Liberals respectively to contest the reallocated constitu­ ency at proceedings in Hensail. C. V. Laughton, Exeter, was named official agent for Car­ diff; Ivan Kalbfleisch, Zurich, will represent McLean. About 50 persons were on hand to hear the candidates dis­ cuss the issues. Frank Fingland, Q.C., Clinton Liberal, was chairman of debate. Kenneth Hunter, returning ficer of the riding, received nominations. the of- the and the Darling make it the first Exeter in ,the lect garbage. At Camp Petawawa, where the population is about the —Please turn to Page 12 up. 00 — 2 02 — 5 O’Brien,.. A..' FLOWERS FOR HOSPITAL — .Exeter Girl Guides made their contribution to the South Huron Hospital in the form of flower boxes for the veranda. It Was a special Coronation activity engaged in by Girl Guides throughout the world. Standing by one of the boxes are leaders of the local company: Sandra McKnight, Heather MacNaughton, Jane Harness and Reiia^Murray. T-A Photo Elston Cardiff, the 64-year- old farmer who is the PC candi­ date in Huron riding,- has been in public life for 25 years. He Served 11 years the Morris township council and has sat in the House of Commons for 14 years. His 350-acre farm near the village of Brussels is a family homestead. He was born there in 1889, the youngest of the four sons and one daughter and Mrs. Mark Cardiff, He received his public education at S.S. No. 4, and attended Brussels School, He and his wife, the Ada Morrison, of Wroxeter, have three children — Ross, Leota and Clark. All ate married and Mr. Cardiff boasts eight ?g r a n d- children. ItccVo Seven Years The tall (over six feet), loan farmer won his first election in 1923 when he captured a seat on the township cdithclL After serving as a councillor for four years, he took his first crack at the reeve’s chair and suffered Ids first defeat, ih his second —Please Turtt to Page 13 Andrew Y. McLean, Seaforth newspaper publisher, is seeking his second term in the House of Commons on the Liberal ticket. He received the Grit nomina- of Mr. school Morris, High former Liberal Claims High Standard The Liberal government maintained the Canadian has econ­ omy at a particularly buoyant level, Andrew McLean, Liberal candidate for Huron riding, said at the nomination meeting Mon­ day. He said the standard of living in the country is the highest it has ever been and the benefits of this prosperity flow equally to all Canadians. The Liberal fiscal policy, Mr, McLean said, has had the effect of creating envy in the eyes of the world. The national debt has been reduced by two billion dol­ lars and the people had saved $25 millions because of the re­ duction in interest on the debt. The tax level is lower in Can­ ada than in any other comparable country. Record Exports The Liberal candidate said, the opposition charged that markets have been lost, but in 19 52 ex­ ports reached the highest point in the history of Canada. He said Britain and took 25 export, divided tries. The has not been lost, McLean stated, but no farmer will at the price Britain pay. The government’s ity measures have put over $2,- 000,000 into the pockets of the citizens of Huron county in the form of family allowances and old age pensions. Among the health grants made to the county was the $47,000 given to the neW South Huron Hospital. Mr. McLean paid tribute to Lester Pearson who has spear­ headed Canada’s attitude towards world affairs. He said the Korean truce markets the first time ag­ gression had been stopped by the united effort of the countries of the world. Although the armistice has been signed, Canada must con­ tinue its preparedness program because there still remained the communist threat to world peace. In reply to Mr. Cardiff’s re­ marks, Mr. McLean said the PCs could not cut taxes $500 millions and spend over one billion dol­ lars on the promises they had made. Taxes are high’’, he admitted, but even the poorest have little is practi- year s ex­ cept that the clause for time-and- a-half pay for over 60 hours a week during pack season will be withdrawn. However, overtime pay will be allowed for work over 45 hours a week outside of the packing season. Bob Turnbull, Louis Kirk and Bill Haley signed the contract on behalf of the union. Harry Pen- hale, manager of the local branch, ’Norman Long, personnel manag- ‘er, and Wally Vick, district superintendent, signed for company. The old contract expired 12 and the union refused to a new one when the company de­ manded that the overtime clause in the contract be withdrawn. No peas, beans or corn have been canned by the factory this year -but a larger sauerkraut pack will start the first of September. because the tender prices were higher than anticipated. The Ausable Valley Conserva­ tion Authority, which is sponsor­ ing the project, had approved an expenditure of only $4,000. Approve $0,000 On Tuesday, Mayor Cochrane received temporary approval from the Parks and ■ Recreation Ad­ visory Board of the Authority for the spending of $6,000. C. E. “Zeb” Janes, of Forest, chairman of the board, will re­ commend this amount to the ex­ ecutive of the Authority. Of this $6,000, the Authority will pay 87S percent. The town will pay the balance of $750. Included in the total amount, besides the contract price, is pro­ vision for the purchase of spill­ way gates at either side of dam. These gates will allow the raising and lowering of height of water in the pond. Much of the silt removed from the bottom of the pond will be deposited at the turn east of the dam. This will narrow the river considerable at that point and make it possible at some time td Unusual Flower Biblical Scene til e Mr. William Pearce brought a rare specimen of plant to the T-A office Wednesday morning. Known as “Moses in the Bul­ rushes”, it is not difficult to understand how it came by its name. The rather long, stiff green leaves are dark red on the underside. The blossom is the unusual part of the plant. It is shaped lil?e a cradle and is about the color of the under­ side of the leaves, and at one end, looking like a baby in a cradle, is a little white flower. This interesting plant will be displayed in the window of The Times-Advocate. build a bridge across to tnat people may have access to the lovely bank. The tee is build a swimming pool near this turn while the dredging is taking place. Members feel this will be the most economical time to build it. The committee will interview Exeter Kinsmen Club at a meet­ ing Thursday night in the hopes that the club will provide the necessary funds. The $80,000 debentures, which will be issued shortly for the ad­ dition to the public school,' will be sold by tender, council decid­ ed. Members turned down an offer from a brokerage firm who want­ ed to buy the debentures imme­ diately. Bell, Guinlock & Co. Ltd., of Kitchener, told council they would purchase the issue at 99 percent of value, subject to ap­ proval of the debentures by the Ontario Municipal Board. The offer was good for Monday night only. The firm said if council sold now, they would probably get a better price than in the fall when other debenture issues were com­ ing on the market. Council decided they would first receive approval from the municipal board and let all the brokerage firms submit a bid. Civic holiday was proclaimed Monday, August 3. The next meeting will not be held until unless a special meetinl quired to issue the debentures on the school, Clerk C. V. Pickard will be away on his holidays dur­ ing this time. Council decided to send pro­ motional literature to an indust­ rial firm in Holland which is seeking a plant site in Canada. The matter was brought to the attention of the clerk by a new Canadian who noticed an item in a Dutch newspaper. of council August 17, ,g is re- the United States percent each of the total the remaining 50 percent among 100 other coun- British market for food sell produce is willing to social secur­ RADAR TAKES ALL THE ARGUMENT OUT OF SPEEDERS — T here is just no chance left for motorists now. Even the smile flashed by Ruby Scinta of Buffalo, N.Y., though.it can charm police, can do nothing with radar, by which her car was clocked at above the speed limit. The radar system of clocking speeders is now in use in New York state and will soon be used in Canada. It’s reputed to be foolproof and, for the police, a pleasure to operate. But for Mr. Motorist, it’s just one more check on his impulses imposed by .modern science. —Central .Press Canadian trouble paying them because of the high standard of living. Referring to his opponent’s charge of .gerrymandering, Mr. McLean said the new constituen­ cy gave the Conservatives a majority of 364 votes, according to the results of the last election. Two Injured In Accidents Three cars were damaged, and two persons injured, in traf­ fic accidents in this area this tion in 19 49 when Sen. W. II. Golding, long-time Huron-Perth representative, resigned, Mr. Mc­ Lean held the seat for the Liberals against Elgin McKinley, Conservative candidate. Seaforth Native The 44-year-old publisher is a native of Seaforth. He was edu­ cated at Seaforth public school and collegiate institute and con­ tinued his studies at the Uni­ versity of Toronto. In 1930, he joined his father in the publication Expositor, ohe of forth newspapers. He is married Winhifred Spurr, gow, N.S., “ ' childven — Margaret 18 months. Active In Coiiiiiiuhity Although he has never served on a council, Mr, McLean has been active in community af­ fairs, In 1934 he was appointed Justice of the Peace for Huron County. He is a $ast president of —please turn to Page 12 of The Huron the two Sca­ to of and they Susan G, the former New Glas- have three Alan 4, and Occidents Accidents 1 3 Accidents 16 Fatalities 1 0 1953 G3from Jan. 1 to July 30 ... from July S3 to July 30 causing extensive injuries week. Last year, only one mishap occurred during a similar period. In each of the accidents, one car was involved. Ernest D. Cadieux, of R.R. 9, London, was driving south on No. Si Highway when the steer­ ing mechanism on his car broke and the vehicle rolled over twice in the ditch, Laverne Loveless, London, suffered lacerations of the scalp and a concussion. Wil­ liam Davies was injured in the knee. A half-ton pickup driven by Anton Iviiiier, jtt.jx, 3, Denfield, rolled over on No. 83 Highway Damage Anton Miller, R.R. 3 near the Blue Water, was $225. Nelson R. Dyke, of missed the turn at the corner of the Crediton Highway and No. 81 and rammed into the ditch, causing $350 damage to his car, London, Speed Kills! Take Your Time, Not Your Life 1952 79 Wins CPA Award R. B, Willis, an associate of IC. M. Jones and Company, certi- tied public accountants of Chat­ ham and well-known to local businessmen, has received the H. F, Harris award for outstanding merit. The award is presented annual- ly to the student obtaining tho highest proficiency in public ac­ countancy while employed by a. practising CPA.