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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1954-05-06, Page 1Price. Per Copy 70 Councillors agreed that driv-| charge delinquent owners under s fail to slow down -u the tiu1 by-law so that an example up to they on speeders i not take effective .action. the | mayor said. Police have been requested to Eighty-Second Year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 6, 1954 Crack Down_0n Speeders PLANT SCHOOL TREE Beta Sigma Phi Sorority planted a Crimson King Maple on the Exeter Public School grounds last week. Seen at the planting are Mrs. Clara Wellington, director; Mrs. Don Gaiser, vice-president; Helen Westcott; Mrs. Audrey Bentley, president; Jean Taylor; Mrs. Ted Jones and June Bierling, —Jack Doerr, Exeter Threat Of Hydrogen Bomb Requires Top Force: Bean An uneasy sort of peace, "per­ haps punctuated by relatively small scale wars", is the best the world can expect for many years, ■Group Captain W. W. Bean, O.B.E.. C.D., commanding officer of RCAF Station Centralia, told a zone rally of Legion Branches in Hensall Wednesday night. "The conflict of interests be­ tween nations, including that basic conflict of ideologies be­ tween totalitarian Russian com­ munism and free enterprise de­ mocracy as we know it, does not ■seem capable of solution,” the officer stated. “Virtually all of the negotia­ tions between our allies and the communist block since the war have ended in stalemate. Certain­ ly no easy solution is in sight and the best that we can hope for in our life time is an uneasy sort of peace, perhaps punctuated by relatively small scale wars.” "At the same time.” G/C Bean said, "we have hanging over our heads the threat of mass destruc­ tion weapons, hydrogen bombs” assumption must weapons will be major war and against North America. Because of this threat. __ RCAF can no longer afford to be merely a nucleus force, the offi­ cer stated. "We must have also an operational force . . . ready to go at a moment's notice.” Group Captain Bean described the role of the RCAF in the NATO defence plan and the job of Centralia in training pilots. "I can assure you," he said, "that the RCAF aircrew training is second to none in the world and that our NATO allies are very pleased to have their boys trained here." G/C Bean said pilot training was an expensive process "but we are putting expensive equipment into the hands of these young men and when the chips are down we want to know that our pilots are good”. The RCAF needs pilots, the of- ficer . stated. "Not enough quali­ fied Canadian boys are coming forward. I don’t know why this should be because I think opportunities in our air force day are very great." Over 450 Attend Over 150 veterans from branches in the area were present at the meeting in the Hensail town hall, Zone Commander Doug Thorndyke, Clinton, conducted the meeting. Hensall president Don Dayman extended a welcome to the visitors. Officers who attended included District Commander Fred O’Brecht, of Durham; Stan Yung- blutt, of Goderich, V.L.A.; Tom Pryde, M.L.A.; and Hensall Reeve A. W. Kerslake. A wreath was placed at the cenotaph. The Brussels band was in attendance. the to- 15 the atomic and and the first be that these used in may be i any used tive Will Suspend Drive Permit Magistrate Dudley Holmes will request the Department of High­ way to suspend the licence of a New Canadian who cannot under­ stand English. The man, Eric Fritz, of Exeter, appeared in court Tuesday on a charge of careless driving but could not understand the magis­ trate. The case was remanded for two weeks. Magistrate Holmes said he would ask that the licence be suspended. He stated he would enquire why the department is­ sued a licence to a man who could not speak English. Two motorists received fines when they appeared before Mag­ istrate Dudley Holmes, Tuesday. Edward Denomme, of R.R. 2, Zurich, was fined $10 and costs for driving without due care and attention when his car and one driven by Charles Rau. also of R.R. 2, Zurich, were in collision at Highway 21, north of Drys­ dale. Mr. Denomme, who ing north, made a turn into a driveway, the Ran car which driven south. Mrs. was travel­ left hand in front of was being _____ ____ ___ Denomme was hospitalized as a result of the accident but was able to be in court. Mr. Denomme, who was represented by Elmer I). Bell, <Q C.. testified he did not see the Rau car approaching when he made the turn. P.O. Sims, of Goderich, investigated the acci­ dent. Murray Venner was fined $5 when he pleaded guilty to dam­ aging a properly-parked car Main St., Hensail, April 23. on Deanery Head Speaks To WA ‘ Miss Dorothy Parker, of forth, deanery president of the brought the highlights of Annual of the Diocese London last week, to of Trivitt Memorial Tuesday night. This Sea­ W.A. the W.A. held in .members W.A. on year’s annual was more largely attended than previous ones and Miss Parker's report of the var­ ious sessions brought helpful in­ formation to the local Auxiliary. Guests from St, Paul's Hensail, and St. Patrick’s Saintsbury, ing in Mrs. ducted in the Vernon W.A, W.A, meet-attended the the parish hall. H, Bierling, who the meeting, was assisted devotional period by Mrs. Heywood. coil' Charging that the road appro­ priations awarded by the Ontario Department of Highways are "all out of proportion”, Exeter council will request the department to reconsider the amount it has al­ loted to the town. The council stated the 'present maximum of only $8,000 is "grossly insufficient”. The de­ partment cut the town’s budget from $13,00 to $8,000. Deputy-Reeve William McKen­ zie, chairman of the roads com­ mittee, said that comparisons with other towns show' the Exeter figure pected roads toyyn MissM. Armstrong Former Milliner Miss Geraldine Mary (May) Armstrong, a life-long resident of Exeter, died on Monday in Kincardine General Hospital. Miss Armstrong was taken to the home of her sister, Mrs. Harry McCreath, Kincardine, from South Huron Hospital, Ex­ eter, where she • had been a patient. When her condition be­ came more critical, she was re­ moved to Kincardine hospital last Friday. She was the daughter of the late Sarah and Irvine Armstrong and was a member of James St. United Church. Miss Armstrong conducted a ■millinery business here for ’seve­ ral years. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. H. McCreath, Kincardine, and Mrs. Ida Smith, of Toronto, and several nieces and nephews. The body rested at the Mc­ Lennan funeral home in Ripley, where the Rev. J. R. MacDonald ■conducted the funeral service on Wednesday afternoon. ... ___ ___„ H. J. Snell conducted the grave- Rev. H. L. ’Parker, of Wingham. side service at the Exeter ceme- The Rev. tery at 4 p.m. Wednesday. be unfair. “We’re ex­ keep up 32 miles of half the money the __ Clinton receives and Clinton has only half the road mileage that we have.” He said Clinton $20,000 and this figure was cut to $16,000. Council has asked the depart­ ment to give their request for a $13,000 budget "further con­ sideration”. If this fails, the members will take the issue to the local M.L.A., Thomas Pryde. The highways department re­ funds the municipalities one-half of the amount they spend on roads. The total road budget must be approved by the govern­ ment, however, before the grants are made. The town applied to have its road appropriation of $13,000 approved. The depart­ ment’s reply said it would be willing to pay one-half of the costs up to a maximum of $8,000. Buy Cleaner Approval of the purchase of equipment to clean drains was given by council after Councillor R. C. Dinney presented estimates. Two winch-type machines, used to draw a bucket through the to to for of requested approval for drain, will probably cost around $500. Town Crests Harry Crocker, local sign paint­ er, submitted several designs for a town crest and council viewed them favorably. Some members felt, however, that the school children should be given an op­ portunity to contribute ideas. The question was left in the hands of crest committee. Councillor R. D. Jermyn stated that there were so many ideas about the proposed town signs that he didn’t know what the town wanted. Mayor Cochrane requested that he meet with his committee and bring in a recommendation which could be acted upon. Planning Conference Four town representatives will attend a planning conference in Toronto this week. The delega­ tion, whose expenses will be paid by the council, will seek informa­ tion on town planning. At least two of the four will be council­ lors. Plan .Park Work Some grass-planting and dirt­ levelling work at Riverview Park will be done soon, Reeve R. D. Pooley stated. He hoped he could persuade the Legion to develop the river area between, the dam and the bridge. Exeter Boy Scouts, under the direction of Scoutmaster Harvey and accessory equipment Pfaff. iven authority to ' take charge of the upkeep of ' Riverview Park . Deputy-Reeve i William McKenzie presented the j proposal on behalf of the Scouts I and council agreed to pay the Scouts the amount previously paid for the work Complaints from fanners about the merchants closing at 10 o’clock on Saturday nights was voiced by Councillor R. D. Jer- ' myn. Council discussed the situation but Mayor Cochrane pointed out that the council did not have the power to regulate trade. ' Inquiry into the cost of larger- —Please Turn to Page 12 Town council has asked police ’ owners of them, the police cart- for a crackdown and dogs. One councillor suggested ‘he! police have been requested to police should nab at teas-’ me tike action on the dog question- speeding driver every day He Clerk (!. V Pickard was testruct- uiged a campaign that _ would ed to give them a list of dog be effective enough to give the ’ oxvners aruj poji|.ft are f0 check town a reputation of bmngjthem to see they have tugs, "tough" on speeders Police are also requested to C’OllIiUlllOrS iiriV”! Ali<>t»cra Aiirn-aPL' nn/lor ers speed limit until they reach the business section and race 50 rn.p.h. again before reach the town limits. Dog Drive Only solution to the dog lem is co-operation of the people, Mayor Cochrane stated after a lengthy discussion of the issue. Unless the citizens tell police when dogs are loose and identify School Dispute Is Over, Hire Principal, Teachers The Rev. be Exeter Public School Board’s teaching problem is over. All positions for the 1954-55 term were filled last week when a new principal, another new teacher and several present teachers signed contracts. The full staff of 13 posed of seven new including the principal, of the staff are male. Despite the salary the resignation of five of year’s teachers, the board able to fill the positions by first of May. is coin­ members, Only two dispute tan be made. The maximum fine provided by the law is $10. Three men, William Chadwick. Oliver Fee and Wes Lamport, complained about loose dogs. Mr. Chadwick asked what citi­ zens could do to help the police enforce the act. Mayor Cochrane stated that expenditure for a dog pound and dog catcher to pick up the stray animals would be high. Police Report The monthly police report, sub­ mitted by chairman Ed Brady, showed town police drive an average of about 50 miles per day in the new cruiser, which council felt was satisfactory. The gasoline bill amounted to about $50. Complaints about police driv­ ing the car to their homes were not warranted, Councillor Brady said. Police take the car home during the hours when they not on the streets but are call. If anything happens, the is close at hand. Heimricli, both of Zurich; Miss Helen Anthony, Mrs. Johir Ma­ hon and Miss Shirley Taylor, all of Exeter. Two of these, Miss Sinasac and Miss Taylor, gradu­ ated from normal school this year; two others, Miss Deichert and Mr. Heimricli, have had one year’s experience in rural schools. Those who will return to the staff next term are Mrs. R. D. Jermyn, vice - principal; Mrs. Douglas Hughson, Mrs. Lloyd Turvey, Mrs. Howard Pym, Mrs. William Mickle and Miss Doris Robinson. Twenty Years Experience The new principal, Mr. Idle, has been assistant principal in Listowel for the past five years. He graduated from Stratford Normal School in 1932 and has taught in Ontario for the past 20 years. He and his wife have four son—'Don, 16; Clare, 14; Larry, 7, and Merle 3. 1 The family will move to Ex­ eter early in August. i are on car iLaughton YPC Head C, Van Laughton, junior part­ ner of the law firm of Bell & Laughton, Exeter, was elected president of the Western Ontario Young Progressive Conservative Association at London Wednes­ day. Other partner of the firm, El­ mer D. Bell, Q.C.. resigned as president of the main Association. He has led the group for two years. and this was the tract was signed Friday night, April 3'0. Arthur B. Idle of Listowel Public be the new administrator of the school. He was hired at a salary of $3,800 to succeed Claude H. Blowes who has accepted a tion in Preston. New Personnel New personnel include Nancy Sinasac, of Lambeth: Virginia Deichert The last con- vice-principal School, will i Board Considers Salary Schedule No salary schedule will established for teachers this year but consideration will be given to the echeme before another term, the Exeter Public School Board stated Monday night. The board told representatives of provincial teachers’ federa­ tions that since teachers’ con­ tracts had already been signed, it would not consider offering a schedule now. Members indicat­ ed, however, that they wished to discuss the question again before next year’s salary negotia­ tions start. Chief Spokesman Winston Davies, chief spokes­ man for the representatives, suggested a minimum salary of $2,400 and a maximum of $4,000 foi’ teachers with an annual in­ crease of $200 Fringe benefits were also requested. The delegation included James Mitchell, Miss Doris Coutts and Miss Audrey Dorland. They rep­ resented the Ontario Public School Men Teachers’ Federation and the Fedora t e d Women Teachers’ Association of Ontario. To Paint Exterior The board is calling for ten­ ders for painting >f the 1938 and 1951 sections of the school. Permission was given Exeter Kinsmen to erect additional play­ ground equipment and a play­ ground sign. posi­ Restoration Of Trivitt Praised At Inducation The Rev. Norman D. Knox. induction. was formally inducted as rector The key of the Exeter parish of Trivitt Memorial Church witih was presented to the rector by Warden William Middleton and' that of St. Paul’s Church, Heii- sall, by William Lavender. The traditional perambulation ceremony was carried out, during which Rev. Knox took vows at the baptismal font, the prayer desk, the lectern and the altar, to carry out the duties which they signify. Rev. H. J. Snell and Rev. A. E. Holley of the United Churches of Exeter assisted the Arch­ deacon in this rite. Archdeacon Hardy spoke of the beauty of Trivitt Memorial Church and said the eyes of the whole Diocese would watch the restoration of the church. The Very Rev. R. C. Brown, M.A..D.D., Dean of Huron and rector of the St. Paul’s Cathe- ■dial, London, directed his words to both pastor ’and congregation ■as they cement a new relation­ ship, a covenant between pastor and people in which Mr. Knox becomes priest, prophet and pas­ tor. He urged him to carry on his work with humility, courage and faithfulness and for the people <lie suggested consecration, co­ operation and constancy in their service to their church. An offertory solo, "The Lord’s Prayer," was sung by Allan Elston. Robert Cameron presided at the organ. Preceding the services, the ■chimes were played by Gary Middleton. the Venerable F. G. Hardy, Archdeacon of Lambton,' con­ ducting the service on Sunday night. The church was filled with local and district congregations, the Exeter Branch of the Canad­ ian Legion, the Legion' Ladies Auxiliary and visiting ministers to the number of nearly 9'00. Rev. Knox conducted the Evensong service after which the Bishop’s induction proclamation was read by the rural dean, the W. E. Bramwell, of Blyth, read the license for the RECEIVES CHARTER — Dr. D. J. McKelvie, V.S., president of the newly-formed Hensall Kinsmen, receives the charter of his club during- a ceremony last Wednesday night. Left to right are District Governor Irving Cantor, Leamington; Na­ tional Vice-President W. T. Vajentine, Toronto; Dr.,McKel- vie; and National Secretary S. H. Bantick, Toronto. Every Kind Of Entertainment At Senior Citizens Meeting There was entertainment ga­ lore for the Senior Citizens’ party at the Legion Hall Tues­ day evening with never a dull moment from 8 p.xn. until past midnight, Over 100 persons signed the register and the old­ est person present was Mr. Tif­ fin, of Owen Sound, now in his ninety-second year, who was a guest of Mr. William Martin, Of town. The evening started euchre which lasted until p.m., followed by a sing led by Walter Cutbusih with Gurnet Frayne at the This was followed by a splendid program. Mouthorgan selections given by Maurice Quance Norman McDonald with Quance, accompanist; piano duets bv Beverley and Merlyn McLean; duets by Darlene and Marlene Frayne with Miss Lily Groh as accompanist; violin selections by Mrs. G. Frayne; readings *by Mrs. L. Diikes; ‘ Frayne and with Mrs. G. panist Cochrane, Harold and Gerald Skinner and N.‘ Walper and vio­ lin selections by William Hyde, of Hensall. At the close of the program lunch was served with members Of the Legion Auxiliary doing the serving. With Mr, Hyde playing the Quance at modern *and square Exeter Kinettes of a Miss Miss Ronald CHARTER HENSALL CLUB — Over 150 Kinsmen from Western Ontario attended char­ ter night for the Hensall Club last week. The new club has already sponsored several pro­ jects to raise money for welfare work in the community. Shown together during the pre­ sentation of the club’s banner afe Les Parker, Exeter vice-president; W, A. Wright and R. D. McCormack, district deputy-governors; Bill Mickle, Hensall vice-president: Ralph Gentt- ner, Exeter president; and J. H. McGuire, district expansion chairman. - -T-A Photo with 9:30 song Mrs. piano. were and Mrs. ballet by Marilyn Shirley Guenther Cochrane as accom- quartettes by W, G. violin and Mrs. M the piano, dancing was enjoyed, Mr. A. Hunkin calling off. A door prize’ was won by Samuel .Tory and a Vote of thanks was passed to the Exeter Branch of the Canad­ ian Legion for the free use of their hall. The committee in charge of the program was Mr. and Mrs. Alf nunkin, Mr, and Mrs. Archie Ityckmatt, Mr .and Mrs. Clayton Frayne and Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Southcott. J. M. acted as chair­ mail for the program. A committee to arrange for a picnic Mrs. G. Mrs. Ed West* Robert Duncan and Mr, Ernest Jackson. as W. was appointed meeting or Mt. , Mr. . and and a June follows: Lawson, cott, Mr. and and Mrs. Mrs. Chorclh Observes SS Anniversary The anniversary of James St. United Shurch Sunday School was observed on Sunday morning last when the scholars of the school assembled in a body and a junior choir led the service of song. The guest speaker whs Rev. Glen Eagle, of Clinton, who gave an object talk especially for the children illustrated by a flower and a weed that grew from the same earth in the same garden. The same sunshine and the same rain produced in one a beautiful f lower ctridi in tlie other an ugly weed. One needs cultivation and the other needs weeding out. The speaker asked what seeds are being sown in the youth of today who will be the leaders of tomorrow and what attention is being given to eradicate the un­ pleasant and ugly things that creep into the lives of the young* er generation."is greater attention being giv- en to provide fine clothes and pleasures for a child than the< im-* planting of moral and spiritual virtues that will develop moral and religious characters?” asked the speaker. Mr. Cartrey Cann, superintend­ ent of the school, conducted the opening exercises add welcomed the speaker and the largo gather-* ing present for the occasion. Ah anthem add a chorus was sung by the junior choir under the leadership of Mr, Lawrence Wein, Sorority Guests The Kinettes were guests Beta Sigma Phi Sorority at novel Mardi Gras party at the home of Mrs. Howard Klurnpp, Dashwood, on Tuesday night. The recreation room, where several Sorority members dress­ ed in clown costumes greeted the guests, was decorated with streamers and balloons. horse-racing, darts and fishpond provided entertain- winners were Mrs. Clarence Georgina Golf, a meat. Prize Herm Dettmer, Mrs. Fairbairn and Smith. Taking part in the were Mrs. Bob Dinuey, Walter Bentley, Klurnpp and Mrs. Ray Guenther. Mrs. Walter Bentley, president, and Mrs. Wein, president of the Kinettes, were called on to perform an impromptu dance number. Mrs. program Mrs. Mrs. Howard Sorority Sheldon Eastern Farmers Get Less Revenue Than Westerners, Cardiff Charges Farmers in the east are not receiving as much consideration as those in the west, Elston Car­ diff, M.P., charged in the House of Commons Friday. Eastern farmers, he said, are not making as much money as those in the west "and we work harder to get it”. The Huron member stated that although the west has fewer farmers than the east, the farm revenue of the west is greater. i f Mr. Cardiff also charged that i government has been very anx- the government should have, ious to sell farm produce so long stayed out of the farm marketing field. “In the last few years the Shipka Native To Top Post Mr. I is i Plant Hundreds Trees Several hundred trees were planted on four acres of land on the farm of Mr. Alonzo McCann, in Stephen Township on Monday afternoon, sponsored by the Aux Sable River Conservation Author­ ity. It was tree planting day for the schools of Stephen Township and 10 out of the 12 schools took part in the program. The students were given struction in the planting prizes were awarded. There plenty of enthusiasm among students and in addition prizes for the schools all were treated to chocolate milk and doughnuts. Mr. McCann was welt satisfied and stated that farmers should of having trees able areas. in* and was the to he thought more fake advantage planted in suit* Among those taking part and interested in the project were: J, R. Middleton, supervising principal of Stephen Schools; G. G. Gardiner, P. S. Inspector; F. G. Jackson, secretary of the Authority; John A. Morrison, chairman of the Authority; Wel­ lington Waist, of Stephen, and Wellington Brock, of Usborne, members of the Authority. Stew­ art Hamilton and staff, of Strat­ ford, supervised the planting arrangements Tro first prize, $10 for shrubs and’ plants, was awarded the Mt. Carmel separate school; prize went to S.S. No. third prize to S.S. No. 16. All schools were presented with the magazine "Forest and Trees of Ontario" and "The Audubon Bird Guide". second 4, and John McKenzie, who well-known in the Shipka area, has recently been, promoted to a newly-created position. Super­ visor of Buyers, Purchasing Di­ vision of Chrysler Corporation of Canada, Ltd. Mr. MeKelvie, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter McKenzie, was born on the McKenzie home­ stead, near Shipka. He attended public school there and com­ pleted his education in Windsor, where he moved as a boy. After graduating from an ac­ counting course nt a business school, he took his first job with Chrysler Corporation as a clerk in 1936, and two years later, j graduated to become service j buyer. In 1946, after three years | of active service with the R.C- A.F., Mr. McKenzie returned to his former position and later became production buyer, a posi­ tion lie hold until his present appointment. Mr .and Mrs. McKenzie and their family of three daughters i and a son, often return to Ship- j ha to visit his sister-in-law, Mrs. I Arthur Finkbniner and Mr. Fink* I heiner, who now live on the former McKenzie farm. as there was a good market for it. But when the marketing situa­ tion got tough, then the respons­ ibility was thrown back on the farmers themselves." Scores Subsidies ’“I do not believ.e in Mr. Cardiff stated. "I would be better off never had any. We would have learned to take care of ourselves and not depend on the govern­ ment. Too much dependence is put on the government and the individual is losing his initiative." Mercury subsidies," believe we if we had —Then Br-r-r-r Saturday’s balmy weather made local residents sure that at last •spring had arrived. Fanners worked on the land and house* wives were seen polishing their windows to let in the warm sun­ shine that accompanied the 78.3 ' temperature. Temperature Drops But — by Monday night, the temperature had dropped to a chilly 41°. On Tuesday, snow­ flakes fell-—so did the tempera­ ture—to a low *of 31.1°. Ice formed In the puddles, winter coats were brought out again and stoves and furnaces were stoked again to overcome the chill in­ doors. Maximum temperature on Wednesday was 42.5°.