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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1954-11-04, Page 1THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 4, 1954Eighty-Second Year Town Council again discussed the employment of a third full- time policeman Monday night. Councillor Ed. Brady, chairman of the police committee, said Po­ lice Chief Reg Taylor believed the two man force could not give the town proper protection. In addition, each man was required to be on duty for 12 hours each day, more than is expected in any other forces. With the third man, according to Councillor Brady the shifts would be staggered so that tw’o men would be on duty during the busiest period in the evening with one man on duty at other times. Mayor W- G. Cochrane said that most towns the size of Exe­ ter now have three full-time men, Councillor Jermyn; “Is there and pressure for a third man other than from the police?” Brady; “You wouldn’t get that ■until a crime wave broke out.” ■Coi’iicillor Bailey; “Don’t you think you’ll have crime waves even if you have 15 men on the ■force?” In answer to enquiry, Clerk C. V. Pickard estimated the po­ lice budget this year at $7,5 00. Deputy-Reeve McKenzie: $7,- 5 00 for police is high enough.” At the suggestion of Councillor Snelgrove the question was re­ ferred to the police committee for recommendation. Town Signs Council approved an expendi­ ture of up to $100 for the erec­ tion of town signs at the out­ skirts of the municipality. Co­ operation of Legion, Lions and Kinsmen is being sought on the project. Erection of stop signs on An­ drew Street at the Gidley Street ■corner were approved for the pro­ tection of high school and public Hensall Head Will Resign A 14-year veteran of municipal office, Reeve Alvin Kerslake of Hensall has announced his inten­ tion to resign at the end of this term. Mr. Kerslake has been ^reeve of the village for eight years and was a councillor for six years. He first took office in 1939. During his entire 14 years on council, he has had to contest only one election and that was in 1939. He has been acclaimed every year since. Warden In 1953 In 1953, Reeve Kerslake was warden of the county. He was chairman of the Huron County Home committee when it submit­ ted the proposal for the $500,000 addition and he lias served on al­ most all county committees and chaired many of them as well. Parke To Step Up? Bill Parke, eight-year senior member of council, has been, mentioned as the most probable successor to Mr. Kerslake. Mr. Parke declined to say that he would run for reeve but expres­ sed the desire to remain on the •council. Councillors Norman Jones and Harry Hoy have indicated they will stand for office again. 'Coun­ cillor Lome Luker has not com­ mitted himself. See Turnip Rot But Not Serious Some rot has been reported in turnip's already taken up but the damage is not serious, according to R. E. Pooley, an official of Exeter Turnip Sales. Mr. Pooley said the turnips in low-lying areas will not keep and that it is not advisable to store them. More water-core than usual has developed in the crop and in some fields the damage is ex­ ceptionally bad, the official said. Generally, however, the quality is alright. Market Good Market for turnips is good but the main problem is that of har­ vesting which has been delayed by wet weather. Exeter Turnip Sales, which handled 159,000 bushels of tur­ nips last year, anticipated the crop this year will be satisfactory if the weather dries up. Wet weather will reduce the sugar content in this year’s beet crop, according to officials. Very little of this crop has been har­ vested yet. Blind Campaign Reaches $700 Campaign total for the Canad­ ian National Institute for the Blind has almost reached the $700 mark, according to figures released by S. B. Taylor. local chairman, this week. f The drive has an objective of over $800, the amount donated last year. Total Sb far this year is $695.* 65 from these communities: Ex- ete $528.85; Credlton $103.80; Dashwood §25:00; Centralia $16.- 00; Woodham $15.00; Grand Bend $5.00 and Granton §2.00, I school students. By-law setting nomination and ] election elates for Monday, Nov­ ember 29, and Monday December G, was approved. Nominations will be held in the evening from 7.3 0 to S.30 instead of at noon as in former years, to allow more rate­ payers to attend. Speeches by the candidates will be held the same evening. Building permits were issued to Walter Gunning, Hill Street, for a porch, and to R. D. Jermyn, William Street, for installation of storage tanks. The Department of Highways advised it 'will erect a fence in front of the town dump. The Ontario Department of Welfare announced new regula­ tions providing for grants of up to $30 a month toward the care of aged people in private homes which are approved by county and municipal officials. Burn Paper On Nov. 11 Burning of the mortgage on Exeter Legion Memorial Hall will be a feature of the Remembrance Day service being planned by the local branch. The ceremony will mark the successful completion of a 10- year campaign to establish the hall as a tribute to those who made the supreme sacrifice in two world wars. Built in 19 5 0 by volunteer labor, the»hall is now valued at over $50,000 and is considered one of the finest of its type in the district. Disposal of the mortgage will take place at a banquet in the hall next Thursday evening when officials of the district will be guests of the branch. The Remembrance Day Church Service will be held in Trivitt Memorial Church at 11 a.m. The laying of wreaths will take place at the Cenotaph after the ser­ vice. Remembrance service at the cenotaph at Hurondale will be held on Sunday at 2.30. This Saturday will be poppy day when Legion and Auxiliary members will seek donations for disabled veterans. WINNER AND LOSER—Bob Stormcs, left, captain of Dash­ wood Tigers, congratulates Dean r West, Orono captain, after Orono captured the OBA ‘D’ title Firday afternoon. The upset victory in the third game of the best-of-three scries reversed last year’s ending when Dashwood defeated Orono for the title. West is one of five brothers who play on the new championship club. —T-A Photo Grand Slam Home Run Of Crown1 stiver had powdered another one in the sixth to give Dashwood a 5-3 lead. Ray Wein hit the third Tiger homer in the ninth when the Dashwood club staged a threat­ ening rally. Cheered by that, blow, the Tigers loaded the bases to put the tieing run at the plate but an infield out killed the at­ tack. The third game of the best-of- three series, One of the latest in baseball history, was finally scheduled after a mess Of red tape and league bickering. High* light of the internal squabble was the overruling foy OBA officials Of an order by the group conven­ or for the game to be played on Wednesday at Dashwood. The delays, indecisions and bickering Over the date and place of the final game left a disgusted Robs Tigers A grand slam home run in the eighth inning of the final game on Friday knocked the OBA In­ termediate "D" crown off the heads of Dashwood Tigers and nestled it on the happy domes of the challengers from Orono. The blow accounted for half of the visitors* eight runs in the eighth ihnihg and gave Orono the winning margin of 10-6. It was a heart-render for Dash­ wood pitching star, Eppie Wein, who hurled a nine-hit game in spite of 40-50 degree weather. Even in the disaster inning he allowed only two hits—all eight runs were unearned The home tun victory was iron­ ical because it was the Tigers Who Were riding high on circuit blows before the eighth, Jim Hayter had scored two runs in the fifth with a round-tripper and Lorne Klein* HALLOWE’EN WINNERS — Over 350 children donned masquerade costumes for the Lions Club Hallowe’en parly Saturday night. Despite cold, wet weather, the crowd was one of the largest to attend the annual party and costumes were outstanding. Some of the winners are shown here: back row, left to right, Karen Wade, candy stick; Gael Shipman, the witch; 1 vonne Fisher, winner of the special prize. In front row are three squaws: Elizabeth Ellering- ton, Jackie Coughlin and Sherry Smith. —T-A Photo Engine Quits: Pilot Killed ■Spinning crash of an RCAF Centralia training plane killed its pilot near Brucefield Wednes­ day afternoon, Eye-witnesses said the plane’s motor quit and the craft spun into a field on the farm of Mac Chesney, one mile and a quarter east of Brucefield. John Broadfoot, of R. R. 1, Brucefield, a neighbor of Chesney, said he watched the plane crash. “I looked up when I heard the motor cut out and saw it spin to the ground.” Mr. Broadfoot said the plane exploded when it hit the ground and broke out in flames. Two boys, Melvin and Glen Wal­ ters, also of R.R. 1, Brucefield, Pay Tribute To Doctor Exeter mourns the loss of one of its most prominent citizens in the person of Dr. James Gordon Dunlop who passed away sud­ denly at his home early Monday morning. For the past three years Dr. Dunlop has not enjoyed the best of health but he was able to be around and conduct his practice. Born at Wallaceburg he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Dunlop. Dr. Dunlop graduated from the Western Ontario Medical School in 1927 and shortly after came to Exeter, taking over the practice of Dr. Graham, with office on Main Street. Took Active Interest He took an active interest in all things pertaining to the wel­ fare of the town. As a charter member and past president of the Lions Club, he was active in. the organization and building of South Huron Hospital, of which he was one of the directors. He was a member of Lebanon Forest Lodge A.F. & A.M., and of the Scottish Rite, London; also Exeter Lodge No. 67, I.O.O.F. As a student at university he was a member and past-president of the Noon Day Study Club and a char­ ter member and past-president of the AKK Fraternity, London. He was instrumental in organizing a blood donor clinic in Exeter dur­ ing World War If. For years he was coroner of the Township of Usborne. Many Friends Few men had more friends or were more beloved than Dr. Dun­ lop. 1-Ie enjoyed a wide practice, but always had time for a sympa­ thetic hearing for his patients. Surviving are liis wife, the for­ mer Muriel Bryan, and one daugh­ ter, Julia, a- student at the Uni­ versity of 'Western Ontario; one brother, Dougald, and a sister, Mrs. Joseph Anderson, both of Wallacebxlrg. The funeral was held Wednes­ day afternoon with a private ser­ vice at the home followed by a public service in Caven Presby­ terian Church of which the de­ ceased was an elder. The church was filled. In spite of the request for “no flowers” there were many magnificent floral offerings. The minister, Rev. Jas. Kerr, was in charge of the service and was assisted by Rev. M. A. Hunt, Of London, a former rector of Trivitt Memorial Church. taste in the mouths of Dashwood management which was ordered to play a number of times only to have the orders cancelled hours before they were ready to play. Over two weeks—<18 days to be exact—lapsed between the sec­ ond third games. The Orono victory reversed the outcome of last year’s finals. Dashwood took the title in two straight lit 1953 but they had to tight off a desperate Orono rally in the last game. This year, Orq- -—-Please turn to Page 8 saw the plane go down as they were coming home from school, They told the same story as Mr. Broadfoot. The victim was Flight Cadet J. G. R. Lamoreux, 19-year-old trainee from Valcartier, P.Q., who was scheduled to graduate in De­ cember. He had been at Centralia since April. The plane landed 150 rods south of the Mill Road, which connects Brucefield and Seaforth.‘Neighbors rushed to the scene but found it impossible to get near the plane because of the heat of the flames. A fire truck from RCAF Station, Centralia, extinguished the fire about 5.15. Only part of the aircraft not destroyed by flames was the tail assembly. RCAF officials said the student was performing a routine flying manoeuvre. An investigation into the crash started immediately. Plan Campaign For $15,000 To Restore Anglican Church Although extensive repairs have already been financed, con­ tinued work on the restoration of beautiful Trivitt Memorial Church will cost another $15,000 states the pastor, the Rev. N. D. Knox. With the installation of a new furnace this week, the pastor an­ nounced that for the first time in at least 10 years the church will remain open during the winter. In addition to the furnace, re­ storation work planned includes the rebuilding of the organ, re­ placement of some of the large windows and general repairs throughout the building. The church plans to campaign Christ Crusade Attracts Crowds Evangelistic services, with the Rev. Bert Turner, of Detroit, as minister, have brought a large attendance out to the Crusade for Christ services being held in the Legion Hall each night until No­ vember 7. The meetings are spon­ sored by Youth for Christ. Local and district musicians assisted with the services last week. This week the Eureka Ju­ bilee Singers have added special numbers to the program. Mrs. Irving SnRler has assisted at the piano. Tribe Defeats Irish Six 8-5 Exeter Mohawks defeated Lu­ can Irish Six 8-5 in the first game of the season, an exhibition tilt at ExOter Arena. John Anderson paced the lo­ cals with three goals while play­ ing-coach Colle Bowman potted two. Singles were notched by Paul Gravette, Bill Resteli and Bob Fritzley, Jinx “Rod** Loader figured in four of the goals. For Lucan the three Royingtoti brothers, Fred, Leroy and Glen, each scored a single tally as did -—Please turn to Page 10 Need More Rooms For District School Kids Colorful Costumes Feature Of Lions Party A colorful crowd of 450 cos-, Julie Heywood were the best comics. Yvonne Fisher wore the best fancy costume. turned children jammed the pub­ lic school auditorium Saturday night for the Lions Club Hallow­ e’en party. Officials said the number of children in costume was larger than ever before and that the originality of the outfits was out­ standing. Although there were plenty of the good and bad spirits of Hal­ lowe’en represented in costumes, cowboys and Indians constituted the largest class. Two little squaws, Jackie Coughlin and Sher­ ry Smith, copped the top prize in this class. Two fairies and a gnome, Terri, Geordi and Richard Laughton, won f irst in the good spirits class, while black witch Gale Shipman was the best of the bad spirits. Candy stick Karen Wade took the fancy class and Karen and Hensall Club Passes 100 That amazing Hensall Feeder Calf Club keeps on growing. Mem­ bership this year has topped the 100 mark— a sizeable increase from the original 45 which en­ rolled when the club was formed four years ago. Calves for this year’s club were distributed at Hensall stock yards Saturday. Officials said the west­ ern Herefords were the best the boys have ever received. Members of the club will feed the calves through the winter and show and auction them at the spring fair. The projject is sponsored by the South Huron Agricultural So­ ciety which backs notes for the cattle until they are sold in the spring. The club has its own officers: Jack Kinsman is president and J. MacGregor is secretary. Township directors include John Pym, Us­ borne; Sally Becker, Stephen; Carl Willert, Hay; John Moffat, Stanley; Bob Parsons, Hibbert and Lloyd Cooper, Tuckersmith. Gerry Montgomery and Harold Baker, ag. reps., assisted society officials with the distribution on Saturday. R. D. Etherington, for­ mer secretary of the society and originator of the calf club idea, was also present. for funds for the restoration out­ side of the local membership. Rev. Knox observed residents of other denominations have ex­ pressed willingness to assist be­ cause they regard the building as a town beauty spot. Church Closed Fox1 the past 10 years the main church has been closed every winter. The two original furnaces fell into ruinous con­ dition and as soon as fall wea­ ther set in it proved impossible to hold services in the church. The congregation carried on dur­ ing the fall, winter and spring months in the Parish Hall. On the appointment of the Rev, Knox as rector, he spoke of his determination to hold ser­ vices in the main church as soon as weather permitted and once in there to stay for the entire season. The main church was re­ opened on Wednesday of Holy Week and, in the words of the rector, the women of the parish “spent Holy Week on their knees”—’Scrubbing pews and woodwork floors. The rector and a few volunteers took turns keeping the one furnace going and services have continued in the church ever since. Bell Tower Cleaned The lovely bell towei* has been cleaned and repaired at tremen­ dous expense—a. group of parish­ ioners are learning to play the bells under the direction of Mr. Robert Cameron, the church or­ ganist. It is hoped that a bell ringers group will be formed soon. The doors, vestibules and woodwork of the church have been refinished and painted. Next summer it is hoped to com­ plete the decoration of the en­ tire interior of the church. The Parish Hall has been painted. All of this work was completed by the men of the parish. The retaining walls of the church in the basement were dangerously weakened. In places they were literally falling apart. Concrete abutments have been added to give them the neces­ sary support and the brickwork has been repaired. The judging program was em­ ceed by School Principal Arthur B. Idle, Mayor W. G. Cochrane led in a sing soug with Michael Farrow at the piano. Door prizes were won by Randy Jones, Eileen Cooper and Marilyn Frayue. Lions distributed treats to the children. Members of the com­ mittee in charge were: Jack Smith, Chairman; Harold Kel­ son, Dick Jermyn, Jack Pryde and Bill McKenzie. Prizewinners Good Spirits — Terri, Geordi and Richard Laughton; Susan Dinney; Gwenneth and Helen Hendrick. Bad Spirits — Gael Shipman, Gary Wedlake, Larry Kearney. Fancy — Karen Wade, Helge Acker and Shirley Genttner, Kathy Smith, Susy and Gary Ness. Cowboys — Jackie Coughlin and Sherry Smith; Elizabeth Ellerington; Nancy Brady, John Dinney. Comic — Karen and Julie Heywood, Dean McKnight, Phyl­ lis Merkley, Pam Ersman and Joyce Bowers, Linda and Phillip Hammond. Special — Yvonne Fisher, Di­ anne Delbridge, Heather Pearson and the four wee Weins. Judges were Rev. C. J. Schroe­ der, Mrs. Bruce Eichmeier, Mrs. Kay Staymer, Miss Maxine Reed­ er, Miss Mary Ann Ford and Clare Green. Snow In October Most On Record The first snowfall of the season on October 29 and 30, which mea­ sured 3.10 inches, broke all re­ cords for October. Previous Octo- ber snows measured .29 inches in 1948 and .48 inches in 1952. The total rainfall for October, 8.91 inches, set an all time re­ cord for any month. The highest total prior to October 1954 was in July 1950 when 7.73 inches was recorded. October also set a record for the highest number of rainy days when rainfall was recorded on 20 days, the weather bureau at RCAF Station Centralia reports. Heaviest rainfall for any one day was 2.43 inches. The damage to the windows of this lovely church was enor­ mous. Luxfer Studios have com­ pleted the repairs. Next summer, four new windows will replace ■four windows in the south tran­ sept. The subject matter will de­ pict the Four Evangelists. The south transept is being convert­ ed into the Chapel of the Four Evangelists. Extensive repairs have been n\ade to the organ—plans are being made to rebuild the entire instrument. The amount of work still to complete in the restoration will cost approximately $15,000. All of the above work apart from the heating plant has been paid for More Groups Pitch In To Assist Fair Concert More entertainment has been added to the program of the “Save- The Fair” concert through the co-operation of local organ­ izations. The Huronia Male Chorus, fam- ed for its annual operettas, will render several new selections for the show. The South Huron Junior Far­ mers and Junior Institute will present a ballet number by Rose­ mary Dobson, of Kirkton; comedy songs by a male quartette and selections by the “Night Riders” orchestra. The Rangers, under the direc­ tion of Miss Isobel Ganton, have volunteered to usher for the even­ ing. The South Huron District High School Board assisted the cause Tuesday night by giving a grant of .$50 to offset the rental of the hall. In addition to providing a num­ ber fot the program, Beta Sigma Phi sorority will conduct a candy* sale in the corridor of the school with all proceeds going towards the show.The O.lil.'S. unable to assist Price Per Copy If Need for a four-room addition to South Huron District High School next fall was indicated at a board meeting Tuesday night. Principal H. L. Sturgis report­ ed that next year’s incoming class would number almost 2'00, an increase of 40 over this year, A similar increase is seen in 1956, bringing the total enrolment of the school to around 500. The board did not take any action on the problem since there was only a bare quorum of six at the meeting. It will be consid­ ered at the December meeting. Principal H. L. Sturgis noted, that two additional classrooms would be needed for the increase of students in the next two years. Another two classrooms are nec­ essary to make available the li­ brary and sewing rooms which are now being used as regular classrooms. The principal stated that with the larger enrolment the need for a full-time library room and the extra sewing room is increased. Present enrolment at the school is 427. Hears Complaint Complaint about bus service to students on the Bee Liue, near Grand Bend, was received through a letter from the Ontario De­ partment of Education but no ac­ tion was taken. Six children on the route spend a considerable amount of time —Please turn to Page 10 Staff Submits Salary Scale A proposed salary schedule submitted by the teaching staff was given “very favorable” con­ sideration by Exeter Public School Board Monday night. The proposal suggests a $100 annual raise in salary with a maximum of $2,900 for ladies and $3,100 for men. Minimums suggested were $2,200 and $2,- 400. The schedule provides for spec­ ial consideration in the employ­ ment of experienced teachers in that they would be allowed $50 for each year of outside exper­ ience up to six years. Teachers with certificates or degrees would also be given special considera­ tion. The staff proposed that the schedule should be revised every three years. It would not affect the principal or vice-principal. Board tabled decision on the proposal until its next meeting after discussing it at length. Several members expressed the opinion that the schedule was “fair” to both teachers and pub­ lic. The schedule was discussed earlier this year during salary negotiations in the spring. Both sides hope that such a scheme will eliminate yearly squabbles over salary. In other business the board authorized purchase of $100 worth of books and equipment Robert Southcott was appoint­ ed to the Safety Council. PS Vice-Chairman Plans To Resign Harvey Pollen, vice-chairman of the Exeter Public School Board, will resign from office at the end of this term, he announc­ ed at a board meeting Monday night. Mr. Pollen has served eight years on the board. The other board members whose two-yeai* term expire this year are Carfrey Cann and Wal­ lace Seldon. Mr. Seldon has in­ dicated he will stand again but Mr. Cann has not committed him­ self. because of a previous commit­ ment for the same evening, voted a donation of $15.00 Tickets for the 'Show are going fast but officials indicate there are still plenty available. No re­ served plan is in effect. Outstanding variety and talent in the show is indicated in the acts, which include: Piano solos by Michael Far­ row; vocal solos by Mi’s. Robert Reilly; brass quartette; a carni­ val routine by Exeter Lions; kick­ line by Kinsmen; fashion show by Rebekahs; dansing by Joyce Weber, presented by the Legion and Auxiliary; old-time square dancing by Senior Citizens; skits by Beta. Sigma Phi and Exeter Girl Guides; verse speaking by Marion Crossman and Jim Carter baton twirling by Kathy Kalb* fleisch and her pupils. Mayor W. G. Cochrane will be mastex* of ceremonies. Mrs. IL L. Sturgis is assisting in the pro­ duction. Officials of the Agriculture So­ ciety hope to pay off the $1,000 deficit incurred by the Centen­ nial Fair through the proceeds from the show.