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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1955-01-20, Page 14 4 4 ) 4 • .1, , r•,,e A .t" A • • • W14. .0711171.1,43 • 4.14.171:111, 11,44,A14 Eighty -Second Year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JANVARY 20, 1955 arden Eart. .(am STAR IN HENSALL PANTOMIME—Believed to be the first show,,of its kind produced in this area, the Girl Guides' pantomime "Cinderella" is being staged in the Hensall town hall, Thursdayand Friday of this week. The Girl Guicres, with the assistance of many citizens in the community, have been working on the show for Over three months. Principal characters .are shown here: front row, Jean Lavender, prince's valet; Mary Goodwin, Prince Charxning; aVirs. Leo Tiberio, Cinderella; Mrs. Russell Broderick, the fairy godmother; back row, Alvin Kerslake, Jemima; Walter Spencer, .Griselda; Ed Corbett, Buttons; and R. H. Middleton, the Baron. —T -A Photo Hensall Guide' Pantomime Becomes Community Project Presentation of the English - type. pantomime "Cinderella'" in Benoit this week will climax a -community weJect which has been three months in the making. The major production, sponsor- ed by 'Hensall Girl Giudes, will play in the town 'hall Thursday End Partnership In Meat -Business Chambers and Darling, Exeter butchers, announced this week they have dissolved partnership. The business will be carried on with Fred Darling as the sole •owner. Bill Chambers will take aver the farm in Usborne town- ship which the firm has been operating for several years. Chambers and Darling purchas- ed the meat business from Harper C. Rivers nine years ago. William May Active Here Mr.Wm. May, prominent in bus- ness in Exeter for many years, died suddenly Friday while on a motor trip to Florida. Accompany- ing Mr. and Mrs. May were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Phillip's, of .Ailsa /Craig, Mr. May was- ;born in Exeter but spent his early life in Mit- chell. He was a son of the late Wm. May, ittfore coming to Exe- ter 45 years ago Mr. May was a school teacher and resided inTor- onto and Parkhill. On, coming to Exeter he entered into partner- ship with his untie, Mr. Zanies G. Jones and the firm was known as Jones & May, general mer- chants. About seven years ago he retired, He was a member of Main St. United Chitrallj and was clerk of the session, a position the held for a number of years. For years he was chairman of the Exeter High 'School Board and was a member of the Exeter lodge of Oddfellews. Surviving besides his wife, the former Maud Rollins, are one son Gordon, of Hamilton and one brother Fred A, May, of town. The remains arrived in Exeter Monday and the funeral Wednes- day afternoon was held troln the R, Dinney Funeral Home with Rev, A, E, officiating, The 'pallbearers were Messrs. W. C. Allis" D. IntleY, W. H. Pollen, Gerald ,Skinner, B. W. Tuckey ,and Ernest Wells. Attending the funeral from a distance were Dr. C. D. and Mrs. Richardson, of Sarnia; Mrs. Jaa. Dods, R. R. 1, London and Ted Phinn, of Vonden. Slippery Roads Cause Accidents 107 reatifi eontributed to two this Week. On Saturday, Lawrence Wet, of R.R. 3 Dean -weed, lost .centrol 4 of MS pick-up truck South of Mr. der and the vehicle tolled in the ditch. Damage was $300. On Thursday, !loath, ef Whi ohelseit, a ear driven by .Mrs. Shirley SMith; ef Woodhani,' Ski& f ded oft the road and struck a tree, oausing $200 damage, and Friday night, Sell-out crowds are expected and demand may necessitate another performance. "I don't think there is anybody in Hensall who hasn't been pen- necten with the show in some way," Mrs. Themes Lavender, Captain of the *Gutde*; said at dress rehearsal Monday. Ladies of the community have made over 50 costumes, men have contribut- ed the back drops and properties, prominent businessmen and ladies are acting in the snow. The Guides have invested over $200 in .costume material and properties for the pantomime. This is believed to be the first time a pantomime of this type has been staked in the district. This type of entertainment, which or- iginated in England in the early 1700's, presents a familiar fairy- tale in musical comedy style, modernized with popular songs and dialogue. Male leads are play- ed by women, female comedy parts by men and humor includes the use of achronisms. Mrs, E. Davis, wife of the po- lice constable of the village, is directing the pantomime. She has had several years experieno with the theatre in England. Mrs. Russell Broderick, the dance instructor, has taught ron- tines to a chorus line of 16 Guides and Brownies who have ' been Farm Economist Predicts Future -Dr. H. L. Patterson, Director of the Farm Economics Branch, Ontario Department of Agricul- ture, will discuss "The Agricul- tural Outlook for 1955" at SHDHS Thursday everdng, De- cember 20. The lecture by Dr. Patterson, who is noted for his accurate appraisal of the, farm future, is being sponsored by South Huron Junior Farmers its a public service. The meeting, which starts at 8 p.m., is open to all farmers and no admission will be oharged. Ninety -Two On Sunday Mrs. Hannah of Andrew street will •celebrate her ninety- second birthday on. 'Sunday, Jan- uary 23, practicing since November. Mrs, Walter Spencer organized the making of costumes. Three complete sets for the chorus line plus clothes for the main charac- ters were made by women in the community. Bob Cameron, Mrs. Douglas Cook and Dave Kyle painted the scenery. Ernie Davis, husband of the producer, built the coach which carries ,Cinderella. Mrs. William Brown is pianist for the show. In addition to the presentation of ,the pantomime, the principal retors entertain in front of the curtain between scenes with song and dance routines. 1 Nice Par copy Ilk ne-MiH Tax *,1tsm, mphcisize Conservation uthority.Official.Uiges • material will .also be supplied to aid in the program. Tim meeting was the first of two arranged by the Authority with teachers in the watershed. Another will be hold at Parkhill Thursday night. Principal Arthur B. Idle, of the Exeter school, was chairman of the meeting. Teaching of conservation in public schools in the Ausable watershed was encouraged by Andrew Dixon'public relations chairman of tne Ausable Author- ity, at a meeting of instructors Tuesday night. Mr. Dixon, Exeter representa- tive on the Authority, pleaded for more emphasis on local history and geography in the schools. "Why should children learn all about,the Amazon river in South America and nothing abont the Ausable which runs by their front doors?" The Authority officer described the conservation activities within the watershed, gave an outline of the history and ‚geography of the river and showed films of the area. He told teachers that over 260 farm ponds had been constructed in the watershed with Authority assistance and that more than 1,260 acres of land in Hay Swamp had been purchased for reforesta- tion. "Hay Swamp is a prime example of the misuse of land", he said. Bush had been cut down for tnastuv but the land would nd/grass. r.. said the Audible could develop an extraordinary wild life sanctuary in Smith Lake, Scenery along the Ausable was extolled by .the public relations chainnan. Beauty of natural growth formations in the valley of the river rivalled that any- where, he said, and pointed to „Rock Glen as a picturesque spot of international fame. Restoration of wild life and promotion of recreation areata throughout the watershed are im- portant projects of conservation, the speaker said. "Agriculturally, this is a pretty prosperous section," Mr. Dixon pointed out. Through the teach- ing and development of conserva- tion practices,. it can be improved. Teachers requested the ,publie relations officer to prepare pic- tures of the watershed which they could show their students. Ques- tionaires, and other educational Hope SHDHS Classes Will Not Be Cancelled ' Hope that classes in shop and home economics and Shop classes home economics would not be de- for public schools and it would be nied public school students by unfortunate if this were discon- SHDHS was expressed this week tinued. "Tliere isn't any major by officials. town or city which doesn't pro - They said cancellation of this vide training for its children," he program would prevent contact between the high serdol and pub- lic school and disrun` ,this "prac- tical training" which' lias proven expense and it would only be dap - "very useful." Heating the equipment in the Suggestion that the classes high school." would be discontinued in the, fall Mr. Gardiner said the courses of 1955 because of crowded con- "have been very useful" because ditions was made last week at the the public school children became SHDHS ba r d meeting. High familiar with the high school. In .o Schodl Principal H. L. Sturgis this age of "do-it-yourself", the said the estimated number of training is valuable to children, children coming into the School he said. next term would force this emer- Public School Principal Arthur gency measure. B. Idle hoped the cancellation of TJnfortunate If Discontinued classes "is only temporary" and the high school would provide ad - Principal Sturgis, expressed re- ditional accomodation soon. "They gret that this action would have are going to need more room for to be taken because he said the the increase of students from our public school program provided'w on the higho-echool with a valuable school alone. The sooner the accomodation is provided the contact with public school pupils. Through. the shop and home economics classes, the students - became familiar with the school and its teachers. The high school teachers are able to. establish re-. lationship with the children Which y Arrangement Works Well they find helpful when they en -tri grade nine. Public School Itianctor for Huron County, G. 7 \lardiner, said this was one of the fewatral areas in Ontario where tbere'has been 100 percent cb siege for —.Please turn to Page 10 aid. "The public school cannot dam because it would involve a large ?tiro in Usborne was originally afford to offer the course itself thePs edConasservaatfiloonodRempoeratsuorttie In e 'Wheels Turning' for Pinery Park "Wheels are turning" toward purchase of the 4,000 -acre Pinery as a public park, H. G. Hooke, seeretary-fieldraan of the Ausable A.uthority, said Wednesday, Mr. Hooke indicated that while there has been no official an- nouncement of progress in con- nection with the project "things are definitely going ahead." "We should see results soon," he predicted. The provincial government 'an- nounced this fall it intended' to purchase the Pinery for a public park, D• iscuss Dam - In Usborne Construction of a dam in Us - borne township would create a reservoir of more than 100 mil- lion. gallons of water is now being considered by conservation and P.U.C. officials, it was learned this week. Proposed site of this reservoir would be between the third `and fourt concessions of the township, about one and one-half Miles east of the town pond. It is estimated that a 15 -foot dam in this area would hold back about 500 acre- feet of water. This is the latest development in the P.U.C.'s search for more water for the town. The Commis- sion seeks to establish a reservoir to augment its water supply and the Ausable Authority is - 00- opearting with the project in the interest of flood control. It 10 hoped that grants from the pro- vincial government can be ob- tained from the conservation standpoint. The new site for the dam was proposed when it •was learned that the two locations- first con- sidered east of the present pond, were sufficent for town water supply but would not contribute towards the control of floods. The soonesowe will be able to resume show , home economic classes." Pit . a Idle said these classes were not compulsory -on the nub- ile school curriculum but indicat- ed they were desirable. Chairman of the Exeter ?Vic School Board, R. E. Russell, said the cancellation of the classes would be "unfortunate." "This arrangement with the high school, Authority in 1949. Officials of the Authority and the Public Utilities Commission will meet. on Friday to 'discuss the dam. YOUNG- PERFORMERS—Guides and Brownies 'of Hensall who -are participating in the pantom4ne "Cinderella" are shown here during dress rehearsal -Monday night. The show is expect- ed to play to full houses on .Thursday and Friday nights. The girls, Who dance and sing rn the producttort, are: left side, top to bottom, Joan Kerslake, Jane 'Horton', Geraldine Harburn, Margie Elgie, Jean Henderson.; middle. row, top to bottom, Margaret Smillie and Gwen Spencer (top vow), Beth -Goddard, Mary Scone, Sharon Smillie, Gertrude Toonk, Peggie Goddard.; right side, top to bottom'Dianne Rennie, Mary Ann Rennie, Carol Ann Rogers, - Carole Brown. —T -A Photo Injured Christmas Eve, Family Gets $10 000 Mr. Justice Maurice King. pre- Boone suffered concussion, jaw siding at the winter assizes of ,Ontario Supreme Court at God,- erich last week, awarded damages totalling over $10,000 to LAC Ralph Boone, RCAF Station Cen- tralia, and his tlires-sons for in- juries received in an accident south of Exeter on Christmas eve 1953. The judgement was against John Joseph Poll, of London, whose car collided with the Boone vehicle. Authorities have not been able to•aocate Poll. Hay And McGillivray Name 1955 Officials Hay Council appointed town - Ship officials at its inaugural meeting last week. George Armstrong was appoint- ed assessor at a salary (3E4600 plus $300 for car allewance. W. H. Brokenshire was reap- pointed elerk, ;treasurer and tax collector for $2,200 with a $400 bonus •for road •accounts. Reeve Earl Campbell will re- ceive $125; Deputy -reeve and councillors $100 for the year. Each is pi:lowed' $3.50 1 or special Meetings. ISehool attendance olfieer is B. S. Mom); stock valuatdr, Bert Xlopii; road sun't, James Masse; Cars And School Buses, Radio And Television Produce -Major Changes In Family Life: Forums Farm forum menibera were 'on familiar ground this week as they discussed "Bringing Up the Farm Family". It was generally agreed that the last 25 years drought nutty changes into. family life •atid the modern con- veniences of this ported are te- sponsible to a large degree. 'Unique Forum members,: iinteet- ing with Mr. and Mrs. Harold lIorner, listed " iniprovedhealth facilities, through school and public health nurseti, imilroved roadsand increased recreational facilities as partly 1,espensible for the changes in bringing up the family. Problems faced in bringing up terra fainilitif today 'handed keeping the family together for home recreation, the Searsity money and the fact that today's youth do not seem to realize 'the Value of the families' pessessions. 'Shared recreation with the faintly, and the past ownership in the farm would help solve the problem within the family and public halls and picnic grounds - would aid community life. . Mr. Carl Oestricher will lead the discussion at the next hied-, big at the hoine'of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence &bade. Reviewnight will be held at S.S. No. 13 Hay en January 31 with films as the feature Of the program, Many Changes In Home Meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Johns, Ellin- ville North members feltthat farm family life, which 25 years ago was centred in the hoine, the thurch and the cOmmunitY, takes in a much large area now because Of cars and school basses. Ildtication is different and reale and TV have brought changes in home life. The pull of town and urban life draws young people from their fatm homes to see the thinge their cousins in toWit enjoy. /Sharing of family interests and VitiOnate would help solve the problem within the family, and church affairs, 441 and junior Palmier groups 'would help keep young people interested in their cominunity. Mr. Bert Lobb of Matti, president of the 11nron.. County Rog Producers, speak to this group on "The aoli Ageney" at the next meeting at the home Of Mr, and Mrs: Roland Wil - name. More Privileges 'South Thames Road Porton, which met with Mr. anti Mrs. /an !Stewart, agreed that to- day's children have more privi- leges, more -types of entertain- ment and easier transportation to schbols.(Family allowances have made living easier. A common Interest in the fam- ily and farm helps to keep the fancily together but Modern ma- chinery results in more leisure, thus awaiting young people to Seek entertainment away from. home. The faintly eat and school ---,Naiad tarn to Page 10 Ausable Authority representa- William Haugh; relief adminis- trator, Reeve Campbell. Fenceviewers are ,Percy Camp- bell, Lloyd Hendrick and Fred J. Haberer, Sr.; poundkeepers, J. P. Ingram, Garnet Jacobe, Fergus Turnbull, Alvin Wainer, Leoxibrd Merner, Edwin Regier, Roy 'Gin- gerich, Harold Finlay, • Henry Clausius, Allan Crerar and Wm. WRates of m pay include: one an 75actasonn. hour; man and team, $1.00 per hour; patrolman 75c an hour; snowplow helper, 80c an hour; team and mower $1.50 per hour; fenceviewers $3.50 per meeting plus mileage; tractor on grader, $1.50 an hour; tractor on wagon $1.00 per hour. School attendance offik42.50 per trip plus mileage; stock valu- ator $.250 per trip plus mileage; road sup't. $1.00 per hoar and to provide own transportation; care- taker (Mrs. Fanny Bender) $250 per year. A grant of $10.00 towards the IlttrOn County Soil and Improve- ment Association. Council approved an agreement with William Watson for planting Six teres of trees. Prevent Disease In McGillivray By-laws providing for the treat- ment and control of warble fly and brucellosos were passed by McGillivray township toutteil at its inaugural meeting. This Will he the first year these preventative nteasurea have been taken in the tewnanin. A budget of $38000 was Set Please Turn to Page 10 fractures and multiple lacerations and his sons, ranging in age from four to .11, were also injured. The father received $6,57'9.10; Robert Charles, seven, whose arras, collarl3one, and ribs were broken, $2,500; Wayne Paul Den- nis, four, who suffered cerebral concussion and extensive lacera- tions to the face which required plastic surgery-, $1,000; Kenneth Ronald, 11, multiple lacerations to the head, $700. C. V. Laughton, of Bell and Laughton, Exeter, appeared for the plaintiffs; Frank Donnelly was counsel for the defendent. EARL CAMPBELL who was the - fourth reeve of Hay TOwnship to be made Warden of'Huron and the first in the county's history to be eleeted by acclaniatiOn. Hensall Youth Fined For Taxes A 19 -year-old Ilensall youth, Gorden Lavery, was fined $26 in Magistrate's Court 'I'ttesday far failure to file his 1953 incOme tax report, Renneth Sinithers, of RCAF Station Centralia, received a flue of ;10 for failing to give right of way at the intersection. of NOS. 83 and 21 en Nov', 21, The bar Smithers *as driving collided with another veltiele. Magistrate Dudley Rolines pre. sided; Crown Attorney altniti Reyes proi4eented. Iluron's new w ar4 e , Earl •Campbell, -pe41ct aii increase of one mill la the -county tax rate for 1905, 'Warden. Campbell told The, Times -Advocate Wednesday that canatruction of the new teartir house in Goderich would raise the rate from 10 to 11 mills. All municipalities Ia the county will be affected by the increase. The new home for the county, now beingconstructed in the square of the >county town, will be touncil's major project 1955, according to the warden,: - The $700,000 building is expect, ed 'to be completed early in 1955, Mr. 'Campbell, who is reeve of Hay Township, said the renova- tion of the county home in Clin- ton would be corapleted in Fein, ruary. Asked about construction of a new bridge on the Crediton road, the new warden declined to com- ment. Decision on this Project le up to the roads committee, he said. at was mentioned by coun- ty officials this fall that a new bridge at Crediton is proposed for 1955.) Election of the Hay Peeve at county counell opening, this week set a precedent in the history 01 the 114 -year-old body. Mr. Camp- bell is the first warden to re- ceive an' acclamation. The only Person mentioned as his oppon- ent, Reeve Harry Gowdy of How - ick, declined to run. Fourth Kay Warden r ( oHay Township to be Waren ,Campbell Is the fourth reeve f elected to the top county office since "1927. The three ex -wardens from Hay, all of whom are 'still living,are Elmer MOP, 1927; Louis Rader, 1922; and George Armstrong, 1942_ The new warden is serving hia eleventh term in public office, his sixth as reeve .of the town- ship. A life-long resident of Hay, he is a member of Carmel Pres- byterian Church, Hensall, the Masonic order, Odd Fellows and Samaritans. He is married. to the former May Nunn and :has eight sons and two danghters. This year is the HI* that the town of Goderich receives three votes in county council. Because the town new has ?3, ore than 2,000 electors, the reeve 1 en- titled to two votes and its deputy - reeve has one. Araong those participating in. the formal ensiling of county council were Judge Frank Fine - land, who administered the oat of 'office; and Dr. G. E. Hal •• President of the *University ofZr Western Ontario. County Committees Executive—R. B. Cousins. ' of Brussels; Valentine Becker. Fla -01 - John Deeves. Gorierich Prownshin; Ernie Fischer, ,Goderich; Melvin Crich, Clinton. Legislative—S o s e ph Kerr,‘ Wingham; Bailie Parrott, Mor-' ris; ;Harvey Coleman, •Stanley:, Chester Mawhinney, Exeter; Roy Adair, Wingham. Finance—,Tames Doig, Tueker- smith; William jewitt, 1-Inllett;„ Burton Stanley. Clinton', William Parke,. Heiman; Clifford •Bow- land, Grey. Reforestation -- Wellington Heist, Stephen; Kerr. Deeves.- P. D,..,Paterfion, G. W. IVIonteamery.., Property —"William McKenzie, Exeter; John Fischer, Turnbernq -Orval Taylor, East Wawanosh; Harry Gowdy, 11 e w c k ; Ceell Blake, Ashfield. County Home—Dan Beuernien, MoKillop; Gowdy, Parrott, John Durnin, East Wawanosh; Verne Pincombe, Usborne. • Children's Aid --Norman Scoins, Seaforth; Deig, Campbell, Rev. R. G. McMillan, Erskine, Berry. —Please 'rurn to PEWIT() HS Board Up $2,000 South Huron District High School Board has declared a sur- plus of '$2,000 on its operation. for 1954 in the financial state- ment issued last week by Secre- tary -Treasurer 16. 1.1410Wey. This surplus raises the board's bank balance to $22,415.57. The 1054 profit is in contrast to the slight defieit recorded oxi five mills in 1952. The rate was unchanged in the past year. Total revenue during the year surpassed $128,000. Of this amount the prOVitiee contributed, $08, 549.16 or More than 78 per, t ent. The local tax levy tot operational costs raised ;25,338.- 50, TWO tilajor expenditures inelud, O tt ;89,154.08 for instruetiOtt and $39,976.00 for transportatiOn, Other costs Were; plant main,. tenitime $11,577; inetruttional supplies $4,500; administration $4,667. Lofts oft the Operation of the tafetetle, Amounted to ;9,882, one of the largest in the history of the servide.Labor cost $3,059; Stipplies $13,95/, While receipts. Were $13,331.