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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1953-09-10, Page 1Eighty-Eirst Year THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 10, 1953 Increase In Beginners Taxes School Capacity Enrolment at S.H.D.H.S. is around 400. Two new classrooms this year are a grade which makes a total rooms for that .grade, other grade 12. Number of .students 13 is 14—smallest in many years. Principal II. L. Sturgis said this decreased enrolment is due to the lowering of standards for normal school, nursing and some techni­ cal schools. Students are now able to enter these studies with grade 12 standing. The large enrolment may create an added problem for the school to supply noon lunches for out- of-town students. At present two eating decesses are made ayail- able but three may be required. Two new teachers added to the staff are Miss Isohel K. Ganton, Toronto, who will instruct social studies, and C. J. Porter, also of Toronto, an English specialist. Other members of the staff, besides Principal H. L. Sturgis, are; J, B. Creech, Andrew Dixon, E. D. Howey, E. H. Jones, G. C. Koch, Miss A. Kartushyn, J. M. Mahon, F. J. Meek, G. M. Mickle, W. A. Ness, Morley Sanders, Miss L. G. Seigner, Mrs. Jessie Stew­ art and Cecil Wilson. Increase Of 61 Enrolment at Exeter Public School jumped to 43 4 this week, an increase of 61 over last year. Seventy-four have registered for the kindergarten classes, which will be held in the gym- torium this year. One of the teachers has 47 pupils in his room. The music room of the school has been converted into a class­ room and music teacher, Law­ rence Wein, will instruct in the regular classrooms. Because of the lack of space, no assemblies will be held in the mornings. Some of the junior rooms are using playground tables at which six or eight pupils may partici­ pate in studies together. Work is progressing on land­ scaping of the grounds. Topsoil is being trucked in to cover the area occupied by the old school which was torn down. Cost is be­ ing shared by the Exeter Kins­ men Club and the school board. Mrs. Frances Mickle has been aded to the staff. She is teaching grade one. The rest of last year’s staff has returned. The teachers include Principal C. H„ Blowes, Junior Principal Mrs. H. Jermyn, Clifford Reeves, John Gunn, Miss Doris Robinson, Mrs. Douglas Elughson, Miss Kaye McGill, Mrs. Lois Porterfield, Mrs. Elva Turvey and ’Mrs. How­ ard Pym. More Start 10 room, of four and an- in grade aid; tell; S.S. 12, jardine; S.S, 14, Hicks; Dashwood, J Middleton, principal. Note Increase Hay schools are noting an in­ crease in beginners, mostly from new Canadian families, H. Brokenshire, secretary of area, said this week. Two new rock wells will drilled at S.S. 12 and S.S. 15, board decided this week. New teachers are Ronald Heim- rich, Zurich, at S.S. 12, and Mrs. Jean Jolly, Exeter, at S.S. 10. ; are: S.S. 2, Parr Line, Mrs. ; S.S. 6, Mrs. ; S.S. 4, Mrs. S.S. 8, Mrs. Kathe- , S.S. 15, Mrs. Chas. S.S. 11, Mrs. Ardella Zurich, principal, Reid, who is also principal of the area, O’Brien, Miss Audrey S.S. 10, Miss Frances Los- Mrs. Wilma Des­ Mrs. Lorne Mr. J. Ross Other teachers Mrs. Anna Ellis; ; Dorothy Koehler; Freda Norminton: Jessie Oesch rine Becker McQuillin; Desjardine; James W. supervising Miss Olive Heimricli, household science, Mrs. Ruby Neeb, music, Lawrence Wein, Douglas Gill. Grades seven and eight throughout the brought to manual training and household science. ----- - _ . _ will teach manual training. Minor alterations have been made to a number of schools this summer. ■{<. "'K-5 z-z Price Per Copy If area will be Zurich school for Principal James Reid Large Turnover At Centralia Students from all provinces of Canada enrolled for another term —months of readin’, writin’ and ’ritlimetic—at the J. A. Curdy School at RCAF Centralia Tuesday. For many of them It picking up this business of book learning after a two months’ holiday and after a journey of many hundreds of miles| Theii' schools last year were scattered all the way from Victoria, B.C., to Goose Bay, Labrador. These much are the young ters of airmen tioned at the who live in the modern village across the road from the airport. Four hundred of them enrolled Tuesday in grades 1 to 8 and, if the average of previous years holds up, approximately one quar­ ter of them will move on to an­ other school before the end of June rolls around. The principal of the school, J. R. Butler, says that during the last term 126 pupils were trans­ ferred to other schools and 65 of them left the Province of Ontario. Into their places stepped 107 pu­ pils from other schools across Canada. D. Mc- Station means traveled students sons and daugh- who now are sta- RCAF base and > z' <•' pw • wO BACK TO THE BOOKS — Child ren went back to school Tuesday after the long summer vacation. At Exeter Public School and SHDHS, increased enrolments forced temporary ar­ rangements to accommodate all the pupils. Happy to answer the bell again are these three public school students, Leroy Gould, Judy McKerral and Laverne Gould. —T-A Photo Dearing Sheep, Cromarty Dancers Capture Top Prizes At Exhibition Preston Dearing and son, Ger­ ald, captured all the top prizes in the Dorset Horned sheep com­ petition at the CNE again this year. The Dearing sheep, consistent winners at the CNE and Royal Winter Fair during past years, took Champion and Reserve Champion ram and ewe honors and captured first prize in every section get of flock. They two thirds and two fourths. The Dorset Horned competition attracted the second largest entry of any breed of sheep. Over 60 were entered. Comedians Repeat The Cromarty Comedians de­ fended their Canadian square dancing crown successfully at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto Thursday night, and were again awarded the silver cup for first place in the open competition. Hibbert fiddlers, members of the Comedians team, turned friendly rivals during the game evening and took the two top spots in the 30 to 50 years old class of the fiddling competition. Nelson Howe of Cromarty won first prize, and Fred Harburn of Staffa placed second. The popular dance team has performed . throughout Western Ontario and has achieved fame in Toronto and other large centres. Pianist for Mildred Howe; ing music for James Young, this year, on the Howe, fiddler, guon, the caller off. The Comed­ ians consist of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Houghton, Mrs. Bruce Arm- the dancers is 10. Also provid- the top team are a new addition guitar; Nelson and Norman Fer- including pen of lambs, sire, flock and yearling also won five seconds, Enroll At Normal School Six graduates of S.H.D.H.S. enrolled this week at London Normal School. They are Shirley and Lorna Taylor, Marjorie Tay­ lor, Jean McAllister, of Zurich, Peggy Rowcliffe and Ken Moir, Hensail. Expect To Start This Week On Addition To Public School Construction vehicles are ex­ pected to arrive this week to be­ gin work on the four-room addi­ tion to Exeter Public School. Contract has been let to Laur Construction Company, Sarnia, for $70, 367.30. Visits England Mrs. Muriel Sweet sailed from New York August 21 aboard the “United States’’ for England where she is visiting her daugh­ ter Helen. Together they are go­ ing on a tour which will include Mrs. Mili- The contract was signed this week after town council sold the $80/000 debenture loan to J. L. Graham and Company at a price of 100.116. The four-room wing will be built tp the east of the present school. Architecture and appoint­ ments will conform to the exist­ ing building. a visit to the grave of Sweet’s son Jack, in Calais tary Cemetery, France. Sell Debentures More Than Par Tenders for the purchase Exeter’s $80,000 public in District Schools in Usborne area ceived more beginners than anti­ cipated, mostly started- 237. The reovations to a number of schools during the summer, been painted, some been sanded. The teachers are: Jessie Carter, Clandeboye; No. 2, Miss Marion McLean, Exeter; No. 4, Miss Joyce Chambers, Credi­ ton; No. 5, Mrs, Ruth Mahon, Exeter; No. 6, Mrs. Amy Hamil­ ton, Kirkton; No.' 7, Mrs. Frances Drew, RCAF Station Centralia; No. 10, Mrs. William Mair. Ex­ eter; and .No. 12, Miss Muriel Spearin, Rannoch. New Teachers An increase of about 40 is ported in Stephen school area, Arthur Amy, board secretary. * Crediton School has a record enrolment of 100 pupils. Four new teachers have been added to Stephen. Miss Marie Menzies, of Ailsa Craig, will in­ struct at S.S. 4; Mrs. Janet Des­ jardine is the new teacher at S.S. 7; and Miss Joyce Ritchie and Miss Joyce Haugh have been taken on the staff at Dashwood. Other teachers are: S.S. 5, Mrs. Molitor, principal, Mrs. Ad- dilleen Morlock, Miss Marie Sy- mon; 6, Mrs. Ada MacDon- More of Holland to school. re­ new Canadians, origin, have Enrolment is board has made minor Several have floors have No. 1, Mrs. re- by Volunteer Variety Show Aids Returned Prisoner Private Kenneth Dawe, who re­ turned to Grand Bend last week from a North Korean prison, was the “star” of a variety show staged on the beach of the sum­ mer resort Sunday. Pte. Dawe held the spotlight as volunteer entertainers put on a novelty show in his honor. He was presented with almost $300, proceeds of a collection taken among the crowd which packed the beach. Artists, entertainers and bath­ ing beauties from the U.S. and Canada cooperated with the Grand Bend Legion and Lions Club, the Dashwood and the produce Five beauty guests to select five entrants in the final show at the beach after floats, costumed bathing beauties the main street. London resident, wood Band and 'the McKay Or­ chestra, which plays for dancing at the Grand Bend Casino, the beach show included vocalists, entertainers and other artists who volunteered from among the crowd of holidayers. Neil McKay the show. hotels held contests Brass Band orchestra to preliminary among their a parade of marchers and marched down Ruth Irrie, a w*ho came to Canada from Ger­ many 13 months ago, was win­ ner of the beauty contest. Besides the music of the Dash- TV In November Dealers Informed Transmission of television from London will start in November, local TV dealers and servicemen were told Wednesday night. They were guests at a recep­ tion in London given by CFPL- TV The station promised good re­ ception generally within 70 miles of London. Those who atended the tion in London from were: R. L. Beavers, B. Beavers and Bill Bird Beavers Hardware, R. E. Rus­ sell, Bob Russell .and Pat Skin­ ner from Russell’s; and A. L. Snelgrove and Armstrong from Snelgrove’s. 60 t.o recep- Exeter W. F. from Accidents causing extensive injuries Fatalities Atdid&nts Accidents from Jan, 1 to Sept, 10 from Aug* 20 io Sept, 10 A Car Is Only As Safe As Its Driver Accidents Down During Summer Number of traffic accidents during the summer months of July and August this year is down compared to last year. In 19 52, Ontario Provincial Police records for this area show 37 road mishaps. This year’s to­ tal is only 26. Over $1,000 damage to a sedan delivery was caused Thursday when it collided with a dump truck on the Dashwood road about 8:30 p.m. The truck, owned by Peerless Construction Com­ pany and driven by Louis Masse, R.R. 1, Dashwood, was unloading gravel pn the north side of High­ way 83 and cut across the road into the path of the delivery, owned and driven by Jack Weber, Exeter. Avoids Poles Last Friday, Freeman McGill, of London, avoided possible elec­ trocution when he swerved his truck into the ditch on No. 4 highway to avoid two hydro poles which' were hanging across the road. They were driven down by the storm. McGill’s truck, which clipped a telephone pole, was damaged to the extent of $650. Last Monday, a Weston Bread truck, driven by Rex Burgess, of London, struck a telephone pole south of Exeter on the highway. Damage was $800. Provincial Constables Elmer Zimmerman and Cecil Gibbons in­ vestigated the accidents. Hospital News Mr. W. J. Northcott of Andrew St., who was admitted to South Huron Hospital Septembei' 2, with a head injury suffered in a fall at his home, was discharged on Saturday. Paul Bouillanne, 11, of Credi­ ton, who was treated for a frac­ tured left forearm and dis­ located elbow, was discharged on’ Wednesday. Donna Copeland, R.R. 6. St. Marys, was treated for a frac­ tured left wrist received while roller skating. Chris Ellis, two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ellis, was given emergency treatment for a badly lacerated wrist with in­ jury to the tendons. He was later taken to Victoria Hospital. Seventeen babies were born in South Huron Hospital from Sep­ tember 1-9, strong, Gordon Houghton, Fred Harburn, Mrs. “ " ” ’ Dalrymple and lace. Wins Judging Gerald Dearing, Exeter, cap­ tured third prize in the senioi’ division of the junior farmers’ sheep judging contest at the CNE Wednesday. Over 10 young farmers from Huron competed in the province­ wide livestock-judging competi­ tions. Most of them journeyed to Toronto Tuesday, accompanied by G. W. Montgomery and Harold Baker of the Huron office of the .Department of Agriculture. Among those in the beef cattle competition were Tom Easton, R. R. 3, Exeter; Mac. Bolton, R.R. 1, Dublin, and Fred Buchanan, Clinton. entered in the horse­ competition, Eric Mc- R.R. 1, Seaforth, and John Clarke, R.R. 5, Goderich. One entrant, Ken Campbell, R.R. 1, Dublin, competed in the swine judging. Ed. Dick, William Mrs. Donald Wal- Prize Bowlers Capture Another Tourney At the Tip Top doubles tourna­ ment at Seaforth Wednesday top honors went to J. M. Southcott and Wes. Ryckman, skip, with three wins plus 26. They will each receive a suit of clothes from Stewart Bros., Seaforth. Harvey Pollen and H. C. Rivers, who won the tournament last year, were second with three wins plus 20. Russ Snell and Ken Hockey and Ulric Snell and Merle Mode each -.had two wins. Members of the Hensail Bowl­ ing Club visited Exeter Tuesday evening and played hosts to the Exeter club. Two games were played with W. O. Goodwin and his rink winning the first prize; J. Henderson second and H. C. Rivers third. The Hensail ladies served lunch to wind up a very pleasant evening. of school debentures, submitted at council meeting, Monday, were surpris­ ingly high. The town received more than par for the 20-year, five percent debentures. The highest bid of 100.116, from J. L, Graham and Co., was accepted. Other tenders ranged from 98.54 up. Last debentures, issued by the town in 19 52, were sold for slightly over 99. Near Completion Reeve R. E. Pooley, chairman of Riverview Park Beautification Committee, reported that excava­ tion at the river pond above the dam was almost completed and that the work was satisfactory. Council received official noti­ fication from the authority that it would accept the project of improvement of the pond up to a total cost of $6,000. Half of the cost will be paid by the province, three-quarters of the remainder by the author­ ity, and the rest by the town. Collect Arrears Tax Collector Eric Carscadden was given authority to place business tax arrears with the town solicitors for collection. A petition of a number of householders, headed by Jack Fulcher, requested that the open ditch on the southeast side of town be covered. Council said the expenditure would be too great to consider the work at the present time. Police were authorizezd to erect caution signs at the school area of the main street. They were ordered to investigate a complaint that many dogs in town were without tags. Building permits were to Gordon W. garage; A. J. house; John E. Cecil Murray, Andrew Blommaert, house. issued for a siding Cudniore, Bierling, Johnson, garage; shingling house; R.R. 1, Two judging Spaden, Jumpers Perform Air Force Day Wartime parachute jumpers, who now jump for pleasure, will put on a display at RCAF Sta­ tion Centralia on Air Force Day, September 19. The jumpers are members of an' organization titled First Can­ adian Parachute Jumpers and Riggers Incorporated, formed as a non-profit club in 19 47 at Lon­ don to foster interest in para­ chute jumping as a sport. Add Attractions, Prizes To Improve Local Fair New attractions have been added and prizes increased for this year’s Exeter Fall Fair, which will be held Wednesday and Thursday, September 23 and 24. Improvements in accomodation and entertainment are also being planned by officials of the Exe­ ter Agriculture Society, sponsors of the fair. Under the dent A. J. have revised made changes to encourage greater competition for the $3,- 500 in prizes. The Society is continuing its policy of improving the fair each year to maintain its reputation Jtis one of the better rural fairs in the province. County’s Largest This year’s additions to the exhibition, largest in Huron county, include a soap box derby for boys, a competition among Junior Institute Garden Clubs in the county, and new competitions among horses. Increased prizes are being offered in the horse classes, fruits and vegetables, grain and seeds, and domestic work. Indoor exhibits will be placed 'on the new trap rock floor at Exeter arena. This will eliminate the dust add inconvenience of the former dirt floor. Two sets of midway rides, one for older and one foi* younger children, are fair. Among ments will be dren, novelty ning and harness horse livestock parade and parade. Stiu* Horse Show One of the feature attractions will be the enlarged horse show. Last year, considerable revision was made’' of the classes in the guidance of Presi- Sweitzer, directors the prize list and expected at the other sports for the chil- horse races, run­ racing, monster Boys Stage Mock Wedding With Golden Rod, Nightgown A stag party for William Row* ley of Paris at high midnight, prior to his marriage to Patricia lean Maguire, of Brinsley, was held at the homo of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hodgins, of Crediton, and consisted of card games and re­ freshments for a hot evening. Bill was supported by his best man, also from Paris, with his intended brothers - in - law, Don Lucas and Stan Maguire, Bev. Maguire was the minister for a mock wedding which was staged with Don Lucas as the groom and Roy Hodgins, well- known cattle buyer, as the bride, wearing a long white nightgown, a long blond wig and carrying a nosegay of golden rod. After the ceremony the bride and groom were driven to the home of Stanley Maguire in a two-wheeled carriage, drawn by a team of grey horses, for the reception, Hollowing the reception the bride and groom left for unknown points Oh their honeymodn. horse division in an effort to build this into one of the big­ gest shows in the district. Un­ fortunately, rain discouraged a number of entries. This year, however, the show is expected to be exceptional providing the weather is fine. Another oustanding vaudeville show is being planned for Wed­ nesday evening. Among the stars of the program will be “The Dancing Dandies”, a snappy dance line; Byron Wade, sensa­ tional new comedian with song, dance and comedy; The Keppo Family, acrobats from Finland; Jimmy Sullivan, typical musical hall entertainer from England. Members of the Society met Wednesday evening to finalize plans for the fair. Prize lists have been ready for several weeks and are available at the Huron Lumber Co. office o Exeter Times-Advocate. Mohawks Finish Season With Loss To Durham Exeter Legion Mohawks bowed , out .of the OBA “C” playdowns Thursday night with an 8-1 loss to Durham in the fourth game of their best-of-five series. The winners took a 3-0 lead in the second inning, widened their margin to five in the third, and added singles in the fifth, sixth and eighth. Exeter’s lone tally came in the seventh. Jack Elson walked and went to second when Lorne Haugh reached first on an error. A double by Howie Holtzman brought Elson home. Charlie Fryer, Durham’s leftie, was the winning hurler. He al­ lowed Mohawks only four hits, striking out 15. Steve Mitro hurled the distance for Exeter, fanning six and allow­ ing eight hits. Doug Corbett and Jim Nixon starred for the winners at the plate with two hits each. Lorne Haugh, Fred Darling, Doug Smith each collected one safety for Mohawks. How man’s double was the only base blow for the locals. Win Round 3-1 Durham won the round games to one. They took the first game here 7-6 but Exeter evened the count at Durham with a 3-2 triumph. The locals collapsed un­ der the visitors' batting barrage here in the third game, losing 16-1. ! Thursday night’s game ended one of the most successful ball seasons for Exeter since the war. Mohawks, managed by Jim Fairbairn, coached by Gerry Smith and sponsored by the local branch of the Legion, came within two points of winning the Huron- Perth league championship dur­ ing the season. In the playoffs, they ousted Seaforth three games to one in the semi-final group playoff. The locals reached their peak performance during the final group round with Mitchell Legion­ aires, champs of .the league. They came series hawks gam e edged final game of the set. The Durham series was their first outside of the Huron-Perth. from behind to win the four games to two. Mo- probably played their best of the season when they the Legionaires 2-0 in the Holtz- extra­ three Bingo Well Attended Close to 1,000 attended the Monster Bingo at Exeter Arena last Friday night. The event was sponsored by the service clubs and organizations raising funds for the trap rock floor. Joins Nursing Staff Mrs. Marion Learn, a graduate of Memorial’ Hospital, St. Thomas, and a member of the staff there for four years, this week joined the nursing staff of South Huron Hospital. Seek Honor^ For Dashwood Two Dashwood ball /blubs are in the thick of the flight for top honors. ; The Tigers, interme<A‘fate team, meet Teeswater next vrteek in a “D” semi-final series. Ti^te first game will be played atzDasi$w.ood on Wednesday. Game tiin?.e" cr 4:30. X The Tigers will go to Tee'Sj- water Friday, September 18, and return to Dashwood, Monday, September 21. Dashwood eliminated Bothwell from playdowns in two straight games this week. The Peewees will play Lang­ ton for the OBA "D” crown. They eliminated Sebringville on Wednesday. First game of the best-of-three championship series will be play­ ed at Dashwood this Saturday afternoon. The second will be in Langton a week later. the amuse- REC LEAGUE CHAMPS —Stattoil’s Billiards successfully defended their Recreation League championship in the playoffs this year by defeating Crediton in the finals* Statton’s won the final game of the series 6-3 last Thursday night to take the<round three games to one* Members of the team are: top row, Don Pres mentor, Bob Nicol, Lloyd Cushman, “Bunny” Ford (coach); middle, Gib Statton, Doug Smith, Gary Middleton, Bill .Batten, Jim Haley; bottom, Doug Brintnell, Dick Watson. Missing from the photo were Wes Watson and Keith Brintnell. See Sports, Page 3. Photo