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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1954-07-08, Page 1Xlbc (fxcIerXLiines-Abuociile EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JULY 8, 1954Esghty-Second Year iu June pilot and Wireless College familiar up his RCAF Station CO On College Staff Air Force Headquarters has announced that Group Captain W. W. Bean, OBE', of Kitchener, Ont., who since October 1951 has been Commanding Officer of RC­ AF Station Centralia, has been appointed to the Directing Staff of the National Defense College at Kingston. He will 'be succeeded by G/C A. M. Cameron, AFC, CD, of Meadowville, NjS?, who for the past two years has been Director of Air Training at AFHQ, Ottawa. G/C Bean is himself a graduate .of the National Defense and will be returning to scenes when lie takes Kingston appointment. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force shortly before the war serving with the City of Hamilton Auxiliary Squadron. During the early part of World War II he served with an Army Co-operation Squadron based at Rockcliffe then moved to Vancouver, B.C., and later to Yarmouth, N.S., with his original squadron. In 1941 he was posted overseas when he joined 415 Squadron of Coastal Command. He later com­ manded this squadron. G/C Bean returned to Canada in 1943 to take an Operational Training Unit Staff Officer posi­ tion; in 1944 he was appointed Price Per Copy 70 Local Driver, Horse Tops At Race Meet Exeter Ties Zurich 3-3 Two errors in the ninth inning after two were out allowed Ex­ eter Legion Mohawks to score two runs and tie Zurich Lumber Kings 3-3 Wednesday night. The game will have to be replayed. The unearned runs spoiled a two-hit pitching performance by Ron Heller. The Zurich ace was only one out away from a win when an infield error let Fred Darling reach first. Mohawk manager Red Loader was hit by a pitched ball and the two runners ad­ vanced when Al McGillivray walked. Ray Yelle hit a fly left field which was dropped, lowing the tieing two’ tallies come home. Zurich opened the scoring the fourth when Ben Gignac singled .and his runner, Sliver Bedard, who replaced lfim after he was injured, scored ’’on Pete Gundy’s safety. Bob Meharg tied the game in the top of the fifth for Mohawks after hitting a single. Successive singles by Bill Yungblut and Don Hesse gave Zurich a 2-1 lead in the last of the fifth and Rawlings scored their third run in the seventh. Bob Russell pitched eight in­ nings for Exeter, allowing seven hits and two earned runs. Ray Yelle pinch-hit for him ninth and Mitro finished inning, Pete 'Cundy and Doug hit two safeties each for Zurich. Meharg and Lome Haugh col­ lected Exeter’s two hits. to al­ to in in the the last Jocelyn Howey, piano pupil of Mrs. A. E. Holley, passed her grade seven examination honors, Director of Operational Training for the RCAF He was a member of the Air Planning Directorate and for two years was Secretary to the Chiefs of Staff Committee in Ottawa. He later became Director of Air In­ telligence at AFHQ. Mount Allison Graduate G/C Cameron Is a graduate of Mount Allison, holding a Bachelor of Science from that university. 1-Ie joined the RCAF ' 1939. He was trained as a then attended No. 1 School in Montreal. With No. 19 Squadron he was Station Signals Officer until transferred to Gan­ der, Nfld., in August 1941. Transferred to Eastern Air Command Headquarters, Halifax, in July 1943, he served in the Personnel Branch until sent to the RCAF Staff College in Tor­ onto in March 1944. Later that same year • he was appointed Officer Commanding, No. 10 Bomber Reconnaissance Squadron at Gander, Nfld. After being graduated from the U.S. Staff College at Fort Leaven­ worth, Kansas, G/C Cameron, then a Wing Commander, took up a position in the Air Plans Divi­ sion at Air Force Headquarters in Ottawa. In July 1947, he was appointed to command the Win­ ter Experimental Establishment in*Edmonton. Two years later he was trans­ ferred to Air Force Headquarters to take up duties as Director of Operational Requirements. In Ap­ ril 1951, he was transferred to Air Material. Command Head­ quarters, -also in Ottawa, as Sen­ ior Officer for Organization. In January 1952, he returned to AFHQ to take up the position of Director of Air Training, a position he still holds. Two local track veterans team­ ed up to take top honors at Ex­ eter Races Wednesday. Tom Yearley, popular Exeter horseman, drove Miss Corporal Grattan, 12-year-old inare owned by Omar Cunningham, Clande- boye, to a win and a show in the 2.19 card. Her time of 2.13 was. tied for the best of the day. Wednesday’s race was the sec­ ond time the quiet Clandeboye ’• ■■ j f 1 /J .V ... j ■' J f:’.i.;...' ACTIVE SADDLE CLUB The newly-formed South Huron Saddle Club, which led the Dominion Day parade, has grown to a membership of 33. Of the 21 horses in the club, eight are palominos. Most of these were sired by Pal-O-Mine Tio owned by G. K. Crocker, who is Riding Master of the club. Ed Brady is president, Jack Smith secretary, —Jack Doerr Palominos Feature New Club Feature of the newly - formed South Huron Saddle Club prominence of palomino horses. Eight of the 21 horses by members are palominos, most of them sired by Pal-O-Mine Tio, owned ,by G. K. Crocker, Huron Street, who is Riding Master of the club. Since the Saddle Club was formed in March, it has grown to a membership of 33. The club was formed by a group of riding enthusiasts with the aim of promoting pleasure riding and an interest in saddle horses. is the riding owned Elected to office were Ed Brady, president, and Jack Smith, secretary - treasurer. Members of the executive include Dalton Fink- beiner, Jack Fulcher, Ron Swartz and Fred Darling. Pete Crocker is riding master. Owning a horse is not a re­ quirement for club membership. are are are Three Persons Injured When Cars Hit Ditch Two persons were hurt early Monday night when a car bound from Grand Bend to London was ditched on No. 4 Highway near the tenth concession, London Township. „ Miss Kathleen Hess, 22, of Zurich, received a broken right ankle and cut right hand, and William Lockner, 44, of Grand Bend, had an injury to his left knee. Both were taken to St. Jo­ seph’s Hospital, London, where the girl was admitted. Three other occupants of the car, the driver, Walter Williams, 21, of 623 Lome avenue, London; Aud­ rey Green, 17, of Grand Bend, and Lily Gasparatto, 22, of Victor street, London, were hurt. Also sen ger thrown shield. Provincial Marshall, who investigated, said the car went into the right ditch and struck a culvert when a southbound truck ahead of it slowed for a left turn. 68$ un- uninjured was a dog, in the car, which hard against the wind- Damage was about $800. Constable Larry pas- was i Karl Anderson, of Dashwood, suffered severe head injuries early Monday morning when his car went out of control one mile north of Grand Bend on the Blue Water Highway. The car went into the ditch, clipping off a telephone pole. Cause of the accident was be­ lieved to be mechanical trouble in the front end. Provincial Con­ stable Elmer Zimmerman, who investigated, estimated damage at $200. Over $300 damage was caused when one car rammed the rear of another on No. 21, three miles north of Grand Bend. William Birchall, of London, had stopped on the highway to allow traffic to pass so he could make a left hand turn when Les­ lie B. Lindsay, of Detroit, hit him from behind. F/O Edward Hanrahan, of RC- AF Station Clinton, suffered a fractured nose and numerous bruises when his car hit the ditch south of Exeter on No. 4 Highway. Damage was $150. OPP Constable Elmer Zimmer­ man investigated the accidents. Convict Driver In Car Collision Magistrate A. F. Cook, Strat­ ford, who presided over county court here on Tuesday, imposed a fine of $10 and costs on Keith Brintnell as the result of an accident in which he was in­ volved on June 13. Brintnell’s car collided with a parked car belonging to Mr". Leon Treble, of Toronto, as he made the turn onto Huron St. East from Main St. He pleaded guilty to the charge of driving without due care and attention, but blamed the lights of an oncoming car for his failure to See the parked vehicle. Damage to both carj was mated at $1,000. To date 21 riding horses owned by members and others being trained. Of these, eight palominoes. A barn, feed horses is made members. To open the and ride was held in the spring. Members and their families rode out to enjoy a picnic supper in the woods. A similar event is be­ ing planned for the fall. Riding master Pete Crocker and members of the club were on hand to lead the Dominion Day parade to Exeter Community Park. theand care of available to club season, a picnic OUTDOOR SERVICE — For 50 years Grand Bend has had an outdoor church during the summer. This year’s “Open Air Temple” started on Sunday when cottagers and residents joined together to worship under the trees. The vacationers take part in the service and visiting ministers preach, Rev, W. C. Smith is the resident pastor. —Jack Doerr Exeter Rinks Cop Prizes L. Lickmen and Chas. Dennis, of London, carried off two Bul- ova watches in the Scotch Dou­ bles 'bowling tournament Wednes­ day sponsored by S. B. Taylor. They had three wins plus 26. Stan Frayne and Merle Mode, Exeter, were a close second with 3 wins plus 25. Third prize went to Ulric Snell and H. C. Rivers with 3 wins plus 20, followed by S. McIntosh and J. R. Steven­ son, of St.Marys, with 3 plus 19: S. B. Taylor and W. H. Pollen with 3 plus 16; Lloyd Hawes and Frank Rustin, of Mitchell, with 3 plus 15; R. Squires and Jerry Collins, of Lambeth, with 3 plus 9; Rus. Snell and K. Hockey 2 plus 24. A special prize donated by Mr. Taylor went to W. Good­ win and S. Rennie, of Hensall. Forty-five rinks were entered in the tournament coming from Atwood, St.Marys, Goderich, Sea­ forth, Hensall, Clinton, Watford, Ailsa Craig, Wingliam, Parkhill, Lambeth, Mitchell, Forest, Lis- towel, Strathroy,, Teeswater, and London. The members of the ladies bowling club served luncheon. Playground Draws 300 The playground program spon­ sored by the Kinsmen Club is again proving popular with the children of the community. On registration day, July 2, 274 boys and girls signed up and by the second day the attendance had climbed to over 300. Ralph Genttner, president of the club, Robert Southcott, play­ ground chairman, and the Rev. N. D. Knox assisted in the offi­ cial opening of the playground on Monday afternoon. Recreational director Doug Smith .ppoke fo the boys and girls about the many interesting activ­ ities he and his assistants have planned for the coming weeks. Each week a different theme is carried out and Fridays are al­ ways special days at the play­ ground. New Equipment Queen’s Park at Exeter North, which was opened last year, and Victoria Park on Huron Street, are each open two days a week. The playground at the public school is open every day. A hori­ zontal ladder has been added to the playground equipment by the Kinettes. 'Something new has been added to this year's program. Swimming instruction will 'begin on Monday at Riverview Park. Bob Fletcher, who has been named instructor, will organize classes for three age groups—six to nine years, 10 to 12 years, Registration be made on Riverview been improved and equipped with -a bath house, offers an ideal place for the children to learn to swim. Associated with Doug Smith in the playground program are Don Taylor, assistant, and supervisors Joan Thomson, Trudy Pickard, Marilyn Skinner, Jane Farrow and Bill Pollen. mare starred at the local oval. Miss Grattan holds the track record——2.07 3/5 — which she ran in 1951. Raised 'by the Cun­ ningham stable, the mare has been racing eight years and does much of her training on the Ex­ eter track. Fastest race on the card, the 2.19, produced two thrilling fin­ ishes. In both heats, horses were bunched together as they crossed the wire after an exciting stretch run. Close Finishes The Clandeboye mare outpaced Barbara Ann Grattan, owned by R. L. Pollock, of Greenway, to win the first heat. In the second race, Lady Normby held her lead down the stretch although she was seriously threatened by the gray mare, Silver T. Lee, and Miss Corporal Grattan. Lady Normby tied the 2*13 mark. Barbara Ann Grattan, who al­ so trains at the local track, won a second and a fourth in the class. Over 2,000 fans braved cold northwest winds to see 48 horses put up hotly-contested heats. In only two classes were there single winners. Jimmie Champ, owned by Norm McIntyre, Charing Cross, captured both heats of the 2.21 with 2.14 times. A Goderich horse, Brown Lee B., finished second both heats and Jerry the Count, Jiggs McFadden’s horse from Wallaceburg, took thirds. Another of Omar Cunningham's horses, Rickard Gratton, won a fourth in this race. Gallant Hollyrood, owned by _Art Trudell, Rodney, split first and seconds with June Lee Di­ rect, of Dresden, in the 2.23 but the Rodney horse won top prize with the fastest mile. Darlene Day, Tom Yearley’s mare, cap­ tured a third and a fourth in this event. A Petrolia horse, Ben Brook, swept both heats of the 2.25 al­ though lie had plenty of com­ petition. Red Grattan, owned by John Campbell, of Walton, and Peggy Johnson, of Dresden, split seconds. A Kippen horse. Laddie G. Lee, owned by W. J. Ross, took a third and a fifth. Pat Lee Grattan, owned and driven by George Feagan, Gode­ rich, took a first and second. in the second division of the 2.30. Beatrix Bonnie Lee, owned by Nate Neely, Petrolia, captured a first and third. A Parkhill horse, Mercury Grattan, owned by Sheldon At­ more and driven by Howard Per­ kins, formerly of Exeter, Won one heat of the first division, 2.30, and placed in the second race. My Hope, owned by Hugh Black, New Hamburg, won first and second and took the blanket because of a Horse Sprains Two jumps Day Direct, Thrower, Strathroy, broke in the first heat of the 2.21 and stop­ ped Richard Grattan and Lucky Lee Grattan, too. A Dutton horse, Ike, sprained an ankle in the first race of the 2.30. Charles Acheson, of the Cen­ tral Hotel, presented $10 each to —See HORSE RACES, p. 12. faster time. Ankle spoiled the day. owned by Fred Road Signs Omit Exeter Council Lodges Protest and 13 to 16 years, for these classes may Friday, July 9. Park, which has Grand Bend "Church In Wildwood" Carries On SO-Year-Old Tradition Grand Bend’s “Church in the Wildwood” maintained a 50-year- old tradition on Sunday when it held its first service of the sum­ mer. ' The outdoor chapel, being the red brick United Church in the centra of the resort, brought vacationers from all over the United States and Canada to wor­ ship with the village residents. Since the turn of the century open air services have been held at Grand Bend. Campers Of Var­ ious denominations from Exeter, Zurich, Parkhill, London and Mit­ chell established the Custom it has been a popular one since.When the United Church built in the campers hhd over was pur- chased land to the north of it for the outdoor church. The Grand Bend congregation lands­ caped the grounds and cared for them. Evergreen Sermon On Sunday,. Rev. W. C. Smith delivered his sermon from a pul­ pit set apart by an evdrgfeOn hedgerail, An all-male choir sang in front of a circle Of evergreen trees. Organist Douglas Gill played the church organ, watch­ ing the service .-..through a mirror In an upstairs window, Five or six large oak trees shield the congregation from the SUn. The service opened with the church’s theme song, “Church in the Wildwood”, and the Canadian and American national anthems. As in the past years, campers are asked to taka part in the service. On Sunday, Clifford Cor­ am, of Berkley, Mich., Sang a solo at the morning service. In the evening, Dr. Harry Godsail, of Pontiac, Mich., dnd W. “ Dorey, formerly of the U.S., in a song service. The resident pastor of church conducts the services dur­ ing July. Itt August ministers of different denominations are asked to officiate. A guest book maintained by Session Clerk E2rft Webb lias been used at the services for seven years and contains names of vacationers from all over the North American continent. 0. led the in- Many Enjoy River Park Riverview Park is becoming creasingly popular for family pic­ nics and reunions. Clerk C. V. Pickard, who is in charge of reservations, and Deputy-Reeve William McKenzie, members of the parks committee, report that some 25 picnics have been held at the park already this year. Many families have re­ served tables for future dates. The park has developed in popularity in the past two years since it has been cleaned up and more picnic tables added. With the dredging of the pond, the construction Of toilet facilities, swimming area and bathhouse, the park is in.constant use. Exeter troop of Boy Scouts, under Scoutmaster Harvey Pfaff, is caring for the grounds and operating the booth. Swimming .instruction in con­ nection with the Exeter Kinsmen playground will be held this sum­ mer at the rivet. Rescued From Pool Seven-year-old Sandra Greon, of Exeter, was resetted from deep 'witter at Riverview Park Suhday» The girl waded out in the en­ closed pend beyond her depth. Ah Unidentified man, assisted by Erie Carscaddeh, of town, took her from the river before she was seriously affected, JOINS PRACTICE P. R. Clancy, a 1953 graduate of UWO Medical School, is now associated with Dr. F. J. Butson, Exeter. Dr. Clancy recently completed his interneship at St. Joseph’s Hos­ pital, London. A native of Thamesford, he is married to the former Margaret Mockler, of Lon­ don, and they have two girls, Mary Catherine, three, and Jane Elizabeth, one. The family is liv­ ing on Thomas Street. Slaughter Heifer In Farm Field An 800-pound h e i fe r was slaughtered in a field in Stephen township last week, OPP Con­ stable Elmer Zimmerman report­ ed. All that remained of the beast was his head, hide and innards. It was estimated the kill was made about Friday, July 2. A discovery of the remains was not made until several days af­ ter. Vaccinate To Prevent Disease Epidemic: Unit Smallpox could spread through this country like wildfire if peo­ ple ignore vaccination, the Huron County Health Unit warned in its annual report which was pub­ lished recently. “As long as people neglect smallpox vaccination, oui* country is like tinder waiting for the spark,” the report said. “Small­ pox vaccination is today our most neglected immunization pro­ cedure.” The report warned that the re­ cent epidemic of foot and mouth disease among cattle ilustrates that Canadians are in danger from diseases of foreign lands. Of these diseases, smallpox is the greatest concern. Urging preventative action, the report stated that early child­ hood is the ideal time for the first vaccination. “By renewing it every five or seven years, depend­ able protection is obtained with­ out the inconvenience of a sore­ arm or malaise which is common to revaccination at longer inter­ vals. The family doctor or one of the Unit’s Immunization clinics can provide vaccination as well as protection against diphtheria, whooping cough and lock-jaw.” Polio Up Reporting Unit said; more cases 19 63 than in the previous years, neither the incidence of paralysis not the proportion of adults af­ fected was as great. The disease was fatal in two residents Of ohe of the RCAF station; one was a member of the sOrvlOe and the other was a three-year-old de­ pendant.” The following are excerpts from the report: Venereal Disease No hew oases of venereal dis­ ease were reported for county residents during 1953. While penicillin and other new drugs have greatly speeded the elimina­ tion Of infection, it have none reported vestigation of one requested through rnent and this person was found to be negative. Eveh the number of patients requiring treatment for old dis­ ease has also been reduced. This is partly due to greater caution in interpreting blood reactions— ‘‘false-positive’ and “Wasserman- fast” conditions do exist the recent introduction more specific test. Monthly chest clinics are held in the public hospitals at Clin­ ton, Exeter, Goderich, Seaforth and Wingham. The clinic services are free to the Huron Association X-rays and work is supported by purchases of Christmas Seals and a County grant. The local hospitals provide clinic space and maintain X-ray facilities. In addition, all operate a “ is unusual to in a year. In­ contact was the Depart- local residents with County Tuberculosis paying the costs of thy clinician. This chest X-ray admission plan —Please Turn to Page 12 on poliomyelitis the “While there wOre reported Ideally in 'Complaints that Exeter has been omitted from highway signs between here and London were registered at town council meet­ ing Monday night. Request that the divisional highways engineer at London re­ medy the situation was author­ ized by council. The towns of Clinton and Gode­ rich are clearly indicated on No. 4 Highway markers but there is no mention of Exeter. New Dog By-Law A new dog by-law, which pro­ vides for a maximum penalty of $50 for failing to licence or con­ trol dogs, was passed. H. C. Truemner was granted a building permit to erect a garage and workshop on the south side of Huron street. Prompted by the near-drown­ ing of a three-year-old child over the weekend, council took steps to warn citizens that the area marked off at the park pond is not for wading and that it is not safe to let children use it un­ attended. Decision on painting the brick area of the town hall was de­ terred by council although it en­ tertained' several bids. Contract for painting the wooden trim around the building has been let but Councillor R. C. Dinney, chairman of the hall committee, believes the main brick part of the building should be rennovat- ed before the trim is applied. Bids for various brick coatings ranged from $950 to $1,400. approved the design and asked that cost estimates be presented. A petition for sidewalk on the east side of Andrew between Huron and Simcoe streets Ayas returned to the’ signees because two-thirds of the block was not included in the petition. Kids To Reign Over Resort Children will reign over the popular summer resort of Grand Bend next Wednesday, July 14, when the 'Chamber of Commerce stages its first Kids Day. All the favorite attractions of bhe Lake Huron holiday centre— six midway rides, fun house, cartoon movies, roller skating, miniature golf and boat rides— will be free to boys and girls up to 14 years of age inclusive. The big afternoon will start with a parade at 1.30 p.m. feat­ uring The events Grand merce for the entertainment of resi­ dents in the district. three clown bands. day is one of four special being sponsored by the Bend 'Chambei1 of Com- and public-spirited citizens Dashwood Midgets Win Dashwood midgets edged Mit­ chell 2-1 in a minor league game at Dashwood Wednesday night. ______.r__, r_,___ , Denomme and Houlalian scored Sign painter Harry Crocker i the winners’ two runs in the presented a design for town road sixth on a hit by Clarke. Russell signs showing crests of Lions, I Paige struck out 17 Mitchell bat- Legion_______Kinsmen. Council | ters in seven innings. Crop Of Peas Cut To Half Lack of moisture has cut the pea pack to one-half of average, H. K. Penhale, manager of the local Canadian Canners Ltd. plant said this week. “We had too much moisture before seeding and hot enough after,” Mr. penhale said. The local pack is about one- third canned. Production on peas will continue ter about two more weeks, the manager stated, APPOINTED TO COLLEGE STAFF — Group Captain W< W. Bean, OBE, who has been commanding officer of RCAF Station Centralia since October I, has been appointed to the Directing Staff of National Defease College at Kingsloiii it was announced this week, fie will be succeeded by G/C A, M. Cameron, AFC, CD, of Meadowville, N.S. - -RCAF Photo