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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1953-08-06, Page 1Eighty -First Year THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST 6, 1953 Local Political Figures Predict Election Results Six prominent political figures in South Huron went out on a limb this week and predicted the results of the federal election next Monday. Asked by The T-A, “Who will win the election?”, three Liberals and three Conservatives looked into their crystal balls and called the vote as they saw it. All agreed there would be a close vote in the local riding, where sitting members Elston Cardiff and Andrew McLean are contesting. The estimates ranged from 1,000 On ever, mensely. Two of the Liberals dieted a greater their party while ... ___ __ Conservative said George Drew would form the next government. Here are the predictions: W. G. Cochrane, Exeter mayor: The vote in the local riding will be close but I think McLean will win by a majority of 300 to 500. If there is a decrease in the Liberal majority at Ottawa, it will be very small. His‘ figures; Liberals ............................ 185 Conservatives ..................... 53 Others .................................... 27 . Elmer D. Bell, president of Western Ontario PC Association: Mr. Cardiff will win Huron ing by 1,000 votes. I predict the Conservatives take more seats from the erals although it will be close. I don't think there will be any 500 for the the majority for McLean to Cardiff. national picture, how- differences varied majority at least im- pre- for one rid- will Lib- bail was tat- the Dashwood Tattoo Entertains 1,000 Over 1,000 attended the Dash­ wood Band Tattoo on the diamond Wednesday night. Howard “Boots” Klumpp master of ceremonies for the too. Bands participating were New Hamburg Brass Band, under the direction of Arthur Gibbons, Stratford 19th Ail’ Cadet Squad­ ron band, and bands from Strath- roy, St. Marys and Thedford. The Dashwood Citizens’ Band played host to the visitors and the Zurich Lions Club Majorettes were in attendance. Purchases Property Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Cole, Mt. Pleasant, have purchased Mrs. William Melville’s property on South -Main Street and expect to move to Exeter in the fall. The Coles are Mrs. Sheldon Wein’s parents, and Mrs. Cole is a sister of the "Tate William Melville. coalition. The Conservatives will form the government and their policies will be backed by Social Credit, the CCF and independents. His figures: Conservatives Liberals ....... Others ......... A. G. Hicks, president of South Huron Liberal Association; The government will be returned with at least as before. In Huron be close but win by 110 On the national scene: Liberals ...... Conservatives Others ........ H. Beaver, president of PC Association: Elston Car­ will win in Huron riding a majority of around 400. The Conservatives will make big gains across the nation I feel they will form the government. His prediction: Conservatives Liberals ....... Others ......... B. W. Tuckcy, former Liberal provincial candidate: The race in Huron will be very, very close. The Conservatives had a majority in the last election as the riding is now but I predict McLean will overcome this and take the riding by 200 to 300 ballots. I think the national picture will remain much the same* before; the Liberals may even ,a bit stronger. His figures were identical those of Mr. Hicks: Liberals .................................. Conservatives ........................ Others .................................... Fred Darling, president of Huron Young PCs: Cardiff win Huron riding by 1,000 votes. I think it’s too much to ask that the PCs will form the next government but they will form a strong opposition. His analysis: Liberals ....... Conservatives Others ......... great a majority as county, the vote I think McLean votes. E. eter diff with and next as be to 195 50 20 the will 155 85 25 Plane Lands Near Town A Harvard training plane from R.C.A.F. Station Centralia, on a routine training flight made a forced landing five miles south of Exeter on No. 4 Highway on Thursday morning. Engine fail­ ure made the landing necessary. F/L K. R. Stacey, who carried out a normal forced landing, was not injured. Very little dam­ age to the aircraft resulted. A, Ji HARVEST TO HINDER VOTE Harvesting, now in full swing throughout this area, may prevent many farmers from casting their ballots on Monday. However, a T-A survey shows there will be a heavy vote by women. Interest in the Huron riding is higher than the average across the nation because two sitting members are competing for the seat. Picture shows threshing at Lome Ballantyne’s, Thames Road. —T-A Photo Postmaster 31 Years, M. W. Pfaff Retires M. W. Pfaff, Exeter postmaster for 31 years, retired on Wednes­ day and turned over his duties to Harvey Pfaff, postal clerk for 'the last seven tyears. Inspector J. A. London, conducted the in the local office. Although their names lar, the new postmaster lation to his predecessor. How­ ever, the two share other things in common. Both Stephen township war veterans who in action. M. W. Pfaff master in 1921, the same year his successor was born. The office was then in part of the present Lindenfield store. Since that time Mr. Pfaff has watched the mail service grow into its present Flaherty, of transfer are simi- is no re­ were born in and both are were wounded became post- Kinsmen Considering Plans For Swimming Pool In Park Exeter Kinsmen a swimming pool above the dam Park. At special Thursday, members of the club authorized a three-man commit­ tee to investigate costs and me­ thods of erecting a pool in the pond. The Kinsmen will work with the town council committee in charge of beautifying the park. Mayor W. G. Cochrane, Reeve R. E. Pooley and Deputy-Reeve William McKenzie, members of the council committee, attended the Kin meeting and outlined their suggestions for the pool. ■Concrete Walls' Tentative plans call for a ce­ ment enclosure on the south side of the river at the turn east of may construct in the pond at Riverview meeting last be built in a constant Sand, and to make a should be the dam. Gates would the walls to allow flow of fresh water, gravel would be used clean bottom. The concrete walls built while the dredging of the pond is taking place, the officials suggested. Contractors for the dredging, Graham & Graham don, have already liminary work and earnest on Monday, Visit Other Pools Members of the Kin and committees are visiting pools in the district which been constructed in rivers to see what methods are most satisfac­ tory. Tests will be taken to deter- Ltd., of Lon- started pre­ will begin in August 10. town other have mine the amount of water pres­ sure the concrete walls subject to. The Kin committee an engineer to draw the construction. Members of the committee are Robert Southcott, Glenn Mickle and Eldrid Simmons. Make $3,900 Treasurer of the Kinsmen Club C. W. Hall reported the profits from the Dominion Day Celebra­ tion were $3,900. Part of this amount is already pledged by the club to the summer playground project. The treasurer estimated $2,000 would be immediately available for the pool project if the club approved it. would be may hire plans for building, constructed in 1930, and lias supervised 12 post of­ fices and 23 rural routes, all in South Huron. Wounded In France The retiring postmaster was born in Dashwood and, before enlisting in the army, worked in Cole’s Drug Store, Exeter. He joined the 161st Huron Battalion in 1915 and was wounded in France in 1918 while serving with the 47th Battalion. After his discharge from the hospital in 1920, he was em­ ployed for awhile in Windsor and was then appointed postmaster to succeed William Russell, another World War L veteran. During his 31 years in postal service in Exeter, Mr. Pfaff has noted many changes but “not all of them were progressive”. Although the volume of mail has increased considerably, ne­ cessitating an increase in staff from two to three full-time and one part-time employees, the mail service to Exeter is not as fre­ quent as it used to be. In 1921, four trains brought mail to the town on the Huron and Bruce railway, then known as the “But­ ter and Egg Special”. Now, be­ cause trucks and busses have tak­ en a great deal of the express and passenger traffic from the railway, the mail only comes twice a day. Many Newspapers Mr. Pfaff remembers too that a large number of newspapers kept the postal staff busy in —Please Turn to Page 12 Harvest May Hinder Voting; Heavy Poll By Women Seen Purchased Residence Here, Dies In Shooting Tragedy A London Township woman, who recently purchased a resi­ dence in a double nesday. Police 37, died J Exeter, was a victim in shooting tragedy Wed- said Mrs. Eva Hayden, from rifle shots fired by her husband, Lome Hayden, who then turned the 32-calibre wea­ pon on himself. The coroner called the deaths a murder and a suicide. Mrs. Hayden will be buried in Exeter cemetery following a dou­ ble funeral service at London. Her husband will be interred in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. Mrs. Hayden, who lias a num­ ber of relatives in the Crediton district, recently purchased the large residence at the corner of Sanders and William Streets from William Sweitzer. A report said the shooting climaxed a month-long argument between the couple. Married 14 years, they had both been prev­ iously married and were finan­ cially independent. The five Hayden children were in the' house at the time of the tragedy. A housewife in an up- stairs apartment heard the pute on four of After made a an 11-year-old son climbed down to the .ground to get neighbors to call police. The five children, now with neighbors, are Doreen, 13; Lorna, 12; Charges, 11; Marilyn, eight; and Carolyn, four. Surviving Mrs. Hayden besides the five children at home, are two sons by her previous mar­ riage, Carl Lippert, of London, and Earl Lippert, Crediton; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Glanville, of Manitoulin Island; eight brothers, Leslie, Frank, Charles and Harold Glanville, all of Crediton; John and Fred Glan­ ville, Seaforth; Steven, in Van­ couver, B.C.; and Chester, Mani­ toulin; and one sister, Mrs. Dora Ringland, of Greece, N.Y. Mud Handicaps Pond Dredging Preliminary dredging work at Riverview pond lias been ham­ pered because machines have bogged down in the muck. A caterpillar sunk into the mud, Wednesday and had to be pulled out with the crane. Thurs­ day the cat was stuck again but this time there was no imme­ diate help from the crane ma-- chine—it had foundered in the mess, too. 'Officials of Graham & Graham Ltd., contractors, said, however, they expected such trouble and, did not feel it was serious. They intend to erect a drag line to take out most of the silt. Candidates Appeal For Support Board OK s. School Loan Mayor W. G. Cochrane said Thursday a special meeting of town council would be called early next week to pass the final reading of the public school $80,- 000 addition by-law and to call for tenders foi* the debentures. Approval was received this week from the Ontario Municipal Board for the debenture loan. Council and the school board wish to get the debentures sold as quickly as possible so that a contract for the construction can be signed and work started. Under a new regulation of the Ontario Department of Educa­ tion, a school board must have the actual cash on hand before it can let a contract. Previously, a board could let the contract as soon as a deben­ ture issue was approved. & ... dis- the lower floor and took the children upstairs, she heard the shots, she rope of bed sheets anl Although election day will come right in the middle of har­ vest in this area and many farm­ ers may not take time out io cast their ballot, there are indica­ tions that women will be turning out in large numbers at the polls. A T-A survey, taken this week, shows that farm women especial­ ly are taking a greater interest in the campaign than ever be­ fore. Almost all women contacted by this newspaper were eager to cast their ballot. Despite the fact that there have been few political rallies, and these were poorly attended, there is considerable talk about the election on the streets which may indicate a good percentage will be at the polls. More Interest There is more- interest in this riding than in most others be­ cause of the fact that two sitting members are competing against each other. The candidates themselves have conducted quiet and clean cam­ paigns. The age-old political wea­ pon, slanderous rumour, has been at a minimum. In the few days remaining be- as many fore the vote, the candidates are racing over the riding trying to swing as many votes as possible. Both Mr. Cardiff, the Con­ servative nominee, and Mr. Mc­ Lean, the Liberal candidate, have emphasized the personal ap­ proach in their campaigns. Each has tried to contact electors as possible, J. K, Hunter, the returning officer1 for Huron riding, said on Thursday the official number of eligible voters in the riding has been set at 26,183. Urges Votes Mr. Hunter urged all voters to cast their ballots on Monday. “It is the privilege and duty of each one of us to vote,” he said. “By doing so, we can defeat the most dangerous of enemies within our democratic country—apathy and indifference, If we are to keep democracy strong in our country, we must make use of our ballot.” Many interesting views on the election were expressed in The T-A’s survey among local town and rural women. One rural woman said; “Elec­ tion is important and I intend to —Please turn to page 12. CONGRATULATES NEW POSTMASTER — Postal Inspector, J. A. Flaherty, of London, congratulates Harvey Pfaff on being appointed postmaster in the Exeter office. M. W. Pfaff, left, has held the position for over 31 years. The transfer took effect on Wednesday. The new postmaster has had seven years’ experience in the local post office. —Jack Doerr Win Second Prize Three rinks of bowlers from Exeter attended the Scotch Doubles tournament at Wednesday afternoon, rinks were entered. J. cott and Ken Hockey, second prize and Russ Wes, Ryckman won fifth. Snell and Ryckman lost their third game to the trophy winners, Dunn and Wilson, of London. Wingham Forty-one M. South­ skip, won Snell and To Pave Road Tom Pryde, M.L.A. for Huron, announced this week a contract had been let for grading and construction of culverts on High­ way No. 8, between Seaforth and Clinton. Dinsmore Construction Co., of Windsor, will do the work, which will .prepare the road for paving. Bootlegger Fined $75, Impaired Driver $40 Roger Bedard pleaded guilty to a charge of keeping intoxicat­ ing liquor for sale at his Hay township farm home in Magis­ trate’s Court on August 4. Pro­ vincial Constable C. Gibbons who executed a search warrant, re­ ported finding over 200 bottles of beer In the cellar which was fitted up with tables and chairs, a cooler and slot machine. Four­ teen persons were present when the raid was carried out on July 25. Magistrate Dudley Holmes ordered the intoxicants confis­ cated and destroyed and imposed a fine of $75 and costs or 30 was was days in jail on Bedard. Alvin Kellerman, of Stephen, who pleaded guilty to driving while his ability to drive was impaired and after he warned against driving, fined $50 and costs. Stewart G. Addlick, of London, received two separate fines as the result of failing to observe the stop sign at the intersection of No. 4 Highway and Crediton Road on June 24. He broke off a pole and came to a stop in an adjoining field. Frightened be­ cause he was driving while his license was suspended, Addlick left the scene of the accident returned to London by taxi, was fined $20 and costs driving without due care You Should Vote For Me' To assist our readers in mak­ ing an intelligent choice in this coming election, The Times- Advocate invited the candidates in Huron riding to present the platforms on which they seek a victory at the polls. Here, then, the issues of by the Liberal tive nominees, that all voters carefully before ballots on Monday. Reduce Tax Rate PC Promises By ELSTON CARDIFF The Progressive Conservative policy for the future development of Canada has been clearly set out in the fifteen points of policy placed before the these will not be in full. We as a party side by the day and the The T-A suggests ■read these articles casting their are Ml a | 1 . MM 03 FAMILIAR SCENE — Cutting' grain is a familial* scene throughout the rural area as farm­ ers bring in tlmir big harvest. Reports for yields have been favourable and the weather has been ©lose to ideal. Picture was taken on farm of Earl Whiting, (Jsbornc. —-T-A Photo side, discussed Conserva- electors and repeated here have formed His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition for 18 years. During that time we have tried to safeguard the people of Canada by exerting a check upon a Liberal government which, enjoying a huge majority, has been able to ride rough-shod over our opposition, indeed, We have been unable to check an orgy of high taxes and wasteful expenditure. It is apparent how that only a new broom sweeps clean and that only a progressive Conservative administration will be able Of1 willing to halt waste and reduce taxes. Only a hew government will have the drive to recover our lost world markets and provide Aftei* a careful study we are convinced that without cutting our armed forces or reducing so­ cial welfare payments for old age security or children’s allowances, we can make great savings by proper business-like tion. Indeed as our economy de­ velops we shall increase the monies set aside for these pur­ poses without impairing our tax reduction program. Believing as we do that pros­ perity is best assured by leaving in the hands of the people more of the monies drained away by taxes we can and will if elected make the following reforms: 1. We shall increase basic In­ come Tax exemptions for a single man from $1,000 to $1,500, for a married man from $2,000 to $3,000. 2. We shall remove the Sales Tax from clothing, boots, shoes and necessities. This tax present­ ly is 10% of their cost. 3. We shall remove the Sales Tax from all goods and machin­ ery purchased by local muni­ cipalities. This will in turn assist the municipality to reduce local taxes. 4. We markets. 5. We with the prepaid medical health scheme to remove the crippling financial effect of illness in the family. 6. We shall establish floor prices for agricultural products in order to insure our farmers against disaster? The above policy we believe is sound. Wo think it will produce a healthy and prosperous Canada. administra- shall drive for export shall, in co-operation provinces introduce a The present Liberal government says it can’t be done. We say it CAN and WILL be done! an outlet for the products of the farm, factory and the mine. Security, Welfare Liberal Policy By A. Y,'MCLEAN Every action and every initiated by the Liberal Party is based on its unchanging convic­ tion that the primary concern of any political party should be the security of the nation and the welfare of all its people. For this reason, basic Liberal policies tion to for the a fresh the country goes to the polls. The action which will undertaken when the Liber Party is returned to power August 10 is designed to keep the nation unified, prosperous, and at peace. To achieve these ends, Liberal policy today will be kept in ac­ tion; 1. NATIONAL UNITY—a con­ tinuance of the policy which has steadily led to improved Domin­ ion-Provincial relations. No legis­ lation for special section^ or groups of the country. Strict ad­ herence to Prime Minister Laurent’s statement in of to of policy do not change from olec- felection. There is no need Liberal Party to draw up set of promises every time oe al on st. 'No group Canada can truly foffn a part the Canadian nation if it tries keep for itself alone the gifts the land it has inherited.” 2. NATIONAL SECURITY — full participation in the United Nations and NATO. Maintenance of the high level of national de­ fence necessary to our commit­ ments to help keep the peace. No arbitrary slicing of defence ex­ penditures in order to fulfil ex­ travagant promises of tax reduc­ tion. 3. NATIONAL WEALTH—pro­ tection ana development of re­ sources. Starting the St. Law­ rence Seaway as soon as possible. Continuation of policies by which the purchasing power of the in­ dividual Canadian is 60% great­ er than in 1939. 4. NATIONAL WELFARE —- while 50% of the government’s1 expenditures must currently go for defence, 25% goes to social services. There will be no curtail­ ment of Old Age Pensions, Fam­ ily Allowances or Veterans bene­ fits under the Liberals. Increased benefits for all will come under the new five-year health plantnrtPcl 5. AGRICULTURE—legislation to insure the farmer’s net return is maintained at a level compar­ able to that being received in other industries. Every Conserva­ tive regime in Canada’s history has reduced the money expended in support of agriculture as soon as it cattie into power. Every Liberal regime has increased tlie sum paid to insure the farmer’s welfare, 6. TRADE—the traditional pol­ icy —Of Liberalism is that a na­ tion’s prosperity depends On a wide and diversified trade. It doos not “blast” or “demand” foreign markets. Yet under Lib­ eral guidance we now trade profitably With over 100 nations —Flease turn to page 12 and He for and attention and the same amount for leaving the scene of an acci­ dent. Hendrick Bregman, 18, who is in hospital with an injured back, was fined $5’ and costs for driv­ ing a car on 83 Highway June 21 without headlights. playoffs start Friday —* Exeter Legion Mohawks will play hosts game . _ .. final playoff series Friday night. Fred “ “ “ Mohawks in the hitting depart­ment with a respectable .145 average over the regular seasons -—Jack Doerr, Exeter to Seaforth in the first of a best-of-three semi- Darting, above, leads the