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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1955-02-03, Page 1Eighty -Second Year EXETER, ONTARIO THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 3, 1950 Cash ProposatOu k)r-Addition To HS Proposal of the South Berea District High Schoca Board to pay cash, instead of issuing deben- tures, tor construction •of an ad- ditiog has been squashed by the Ontario government. The peovince, which pays 76 percent of U�costs of high school construction, said It could not attord to pay this amount in .a lump sum. R contributed grants 4:over the period of the debenture • iseue. Board Chairman C. S. Mac - Naughton made the announce- ment to the board. He inter- viewed the Department of Edaca- Won last week on the proposal, If the government approved the scheme, the board intended to Interview municipalities to see if they were willing to raise their share of the eosts tiering the mext two years, Aend Some To Parkhill A suggestion that congestion could be relieved by sending some papils to the new •Parkhill school was inade by Stephen Represen tative Harold Walper. M. Walper proposed, that stu.- dents at the west end ot Stephen be transferred to Parkhill which apparently can accommodate more .students than it expects next term. ,ale indicated that it would .not be as far far the' children to _ride on the busses and that par - silts in the area would favor the scheme because Parkhill was :their home town. Problem which would be in- volved in the transfer is the de- benture issue to which all of Stephen is committed. If these children were sent to Parkhill, their parents would still have to .pay towards the debentures of .SHDHS. `To Meet Inspector The board deferred action on the construction of an addition until it could meet with the high school inspector. Principal H. L. Sturgis predicts .there will be an enrolment of SOO in September, 1956, and that the tollowing year accommOda- don will have to be provided for an additional increase. In his monthly report to de board, Pripcipal Sturgis said "the :school academically is in healthy 'condition". ,Staffand 'studente have •been zoncentrating -on the .curriculum and he feet "optiMis- tie" about .progress being made. The school has entered in two Public speaking competitions sponsored by WOSSA. and Liona Clubs. • Requisitions were granted for a tathode-ray tube for the steely +ot television and six bugles for the cadet band, A giant of $150 -was approved for the South Hu- ron Music Festival. The board took no action on an Invitation from Clinton Dist- Goderich Tars Nap Tribe 5-2 Gciderich Sailors extended' Mo- hawks' losing slump Wednesday night with a 5-2 victory in the local arena. - The wilt; put the lakeshore team in a tirst-place tie with Strathroy. ,Goderich took a 1-0. lead fn the first period of the rough and ,rugged contest and outscored the tribe 2-1 in each of the second and third .periods. Ted Williams scored two of the Sailors' goals. Singles were fired by Bill Walsh, Pill Mac- Donald and Jack Merrian. • Doug Beatty and Red Loader tallied Exeter's total with Don Gravett and Frank Anderson get- ting assists. Clare Van Herne and Mush Higgins thumbed 17 to the sin bia with the Sailors receiving nine of the penalties. Ruling Of Court Dismisses Charge Effect of last week's Supreme Court ruling on careless driving was felt in Magistrete's Court here en Tuesday. • The eharge of driving without due tare and attention or twithout reasonable consideration tor oth- ar persons using the highway" was dismissed against Fames Orr, of Rensall, by eVlagistrate ,Dudley Hointes, , The Siiprenie Curt ruled last week that the charge actually ton- sisfed of two offences. 'Under the code each charge against a persoa must consist oZ one complaint C. V. Laughton, of Bell & Laughton, used the ruling in his defend() of Orr, Groundhog Day Brings Bad News There'll be six More week a of Winter in Western °Atari° if the old tradition holds geed. Tuesday was a bright (ninny day and the ground -hog amid not fail to see his shadow When lie emerged for his Visit to the outdoors, maybe we should have Made that trip to the South after an. riot Collegiate board to attend a ;fleeting of Baron County true - tees to discuss •salary schedules. T h e management committee will meet shortly with teachers who have requested increases in salary. Although no formal re- quest hag been made, it le ex- pected the teachers will seek a larger ma'am= in the salary sbhedule and higher annual in- crements. Teachers now receive a yearly boost of $200 in addition to a cost of living bonus and the present maximum is $5,000, Family In West Returns To Ruins When Corporal and Mrs. T. D. Lawrence, of RCAF Station Cen- tralia, return to their Exeter apartment this month, they will find many of their personal be- longings damaged by fire. The eouple, who occupy the ground floor of the William Street home owned by Garfield Thomson, are visiting in Ross - burn, 1Vlanitoba, on a month's leave. They are expected home the middle of alebruary. Overheated Furnace The fire, which broke out on Thursday from an overheated furnace, burned the Lawrence's personal belongings and damaged furniture. • Owner Garfield Thompson-aaad partitions and floors in the build= ing would have to be replaced. No one was in the building when the fire was noticed. Cpl. and Mrs. L. Fenning, who occupy the upper apartnient, were out— Opt. Fenning was on duty at the airport and Mrs. Fenning was downtown shopping, Another ten- ant, Mrs. R. Foreman, was also out. Exeter Firemen, under Captain Irwin Ford, extinguished the blaze. Bystanders helped remove some of the furniture from the building. , Damage to the home was cov- ered by insuran0e. Promote Industry In New District An industrial promotion area involving Huron and three other counties will be organized by the Ontario government, a represen- tative of the Department of Plan- ning and Development told muni- cipal representatives at. Goderich Wednesday night. Huron county will be grouped with Perth, Wellington and Waterloo as one of nine areas in the proyincial scheme for dis- persion of industry throughout Ontario. To Supervise Promotion A board consisting of meal- cipal representatives will stiper- vise the promotion and the pro- vince will match the contribu- tions made by the various coun- ties toward the pfojeet. The speaker, "Tiny" Turnbull, said the provitice has already or- ganized one such area in the east, The meeting of municipal offi- cials was sponsored by the Gode- rich Chamber of Commerce and representatives from Exeter, Us - borne, Stephen and Ilay attended. PLAN SECOND CARNIVAL — Members of the Exeter Figure Skating Club, started practising Saturday for their second an- xittal ice carnivarwhich will be held in March. Over 80 boys and girls of the community will partieipate in the show under the- direction of the instructor, Peter Firstbrook, shown above. The London Figure Skating Club will assist.with the carnival. Two Farm Organizations Not Necessary: Ag Rep Monday night was "Review Night" on the Fenn Forum pro- gram. Some of the forums chose to forget this meeting; some took the opportunity to invite a guest speaker while others chose to Wend the evening in a social way, "The work of the Federation of Agriculture has been satisfac- tory so far," said G. W. Mont- gomery, agrieultural represents- tive, speaking at the Fairfield Farm Forum on Monday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Neil. Speaking of the neW movement for a Farmer's Union Mr. Mont- -gomery said there was hot room enough for both the union and the federation. The expenses for the union are higher than the • federation, the union fee being $6, per year compared to $a for • the federation, and a promoter for union is paid as high as $20 Per evening for his services, Mr. Montgomery stressed the valuable services of which the farming community could avail themselves. There are 55 agricul- tural offices in Ontario which the 0.A.C. supplies. with litera- ture. There are bulletins related to anything on agriculture even to the culture. of rabbits. Mr. Montgomery and his assis- tant, Mr. Retold Baker, spend much time in their field" of work, being tied tip. with every farm organization. 'They do a fine pub- lic relations job between produc- er and consumer. Use Services In three years there was an increase of 350. users of their Services, Any farmer, on request, Trip To New York City Planned By Students Just previous to the Christmas holidays, .a group of 35 senior High School students met with three interested teachers to dis- cus?, he possibility of a three- day ticational tour of New York City ring Easter vacation. Now, six "Weeks later, the trip is no longer merely discussion; it is a fact. Miss Ann Kartushyn, Miss Is- obel Ganton, and Mr. C. J, Porter started immediately to negotiate for the chartering ?if a coach 'at a price of slightly more than seven hundred dollars. This com- pleted, these three, who are to act as chaperons to 14 boys and 21 girls on the trip, next eone chided arrangements for hotel ac- commodation. At paesent, they are drawing up a detailed itinerary Which already includes a visit to the United Nations, a production at Radio City Music Hall, and Baster Sunday services at either the Cathedral Church of St. Sohn the Divine or the Cathedral Church of St. Petri*. The spirit of enthusiatim ira- mediately infected the young gionp In erne Mantle after seV- eral money -raising events such as candy and hot dog sales, the stu- dents have on deposit •over $400 pine other assets Walling more than sixty dollars. Vett, last Fri- day, Mr. Porter received. unof fieial word that the loeal branch of the Canadian 'Legion had voted fifty dollars to help ineet the high expetiset. With this /Meted iterpreasion Of good Will • and generosity, the group felt en- etniragedk for this deaatiOa cov- ers the Cost of an extensive tour through the United MMus, Al- though no plane appeal for funds will be made, it es hoped that other service clubs and the busi- ness men will follow the lead set by the legion. Any donations should be directed to one of the three chaperons. A full article revealing the it- inerary of the trip and all details concerning its organization will appear at a later date. ) Work Manager Suggests Check Mr. J. D. McLeod, manager of the National Employment Office of the Unemployment Insurance Commission, Goderich, advised local workers this week that they should not proceed to any St, Lawrenee Seaway project with- out first having contacted his °P- ride. Mr. McLeod -said time and mon- ey would 'be saved and disappoint- ment avoided if this check were made. Several 'Workers, he said, have travelled to the afect in the belief that all kinds of work was available, but suck was not the ceSe. Area Dairymen County Directors Emerson Erb, O turicii, and Gilbert Dow Zr., Exeter, were named directors of the 'Ituron County Whole Milk Producers' Astiotiatien at a Meeting in Cline ton Tuesday, Eldon OIif of Blyth, is president of the Association for 1955. can 'have his records examined and suggestions for improvement made as to cutting production costs to help him meet falling prices and to obtain better crop yields. These services are given free, Registration and transfer forms are in their office at Clinton, The farmer can obtain a soils' map soil tests, soil ',bulletins and .as- sistance in planning a soil's re - coed hook. Mr. Earl Heist presided and and the members participated in two Tontests following the -ad- dress. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Les. Richards. At the Parr Lino Forum at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Waseink two groups were formed to dis- cuss various 'marketing methods. Euchre provided the recrea- vocates Fewer Farm Fairs S i-inanci • Elimination et all but three Extens'ive Renovation Reported By Main St. Main Street United 011411011 all Re resentatives for 1955--Stin-' nual meeting was heel Monde. night after a eloper Amami by the W.A. The meurbere heard re- ports of the various orgaulsa- tions, These .showed tbat the work of •the dwell had pro- gressed and that the finances Of the church were Sound. Increased givings to all breeches were not- ed. Motions of appreciation were voted on the following: the work of the late. William May as clerk of the Session; of inert Russell as treasurer of the church; of Mrs, W. Martin as chairman of the Benevolent, Fund, and her helpers, Mrs. P. inerkley and Mrs, Season Tuckey; of Sterling Ince, who added to his_ work of treas- urer of the Sunday School by ably taking on the duties of superintendent; of Mrs. A. Wil- lard for her faithful work at the organ and as choir leader. Mr. William McKenzie reported on the finances of the Building Fund and reported •a small tn-, debtedness remaining after three years of an extensive program of renovation; this included re- decoration and refurnishing of the parsonage; a new heating system for • the church; wash, rooms; new modern kitchen, and rewiring of parts of the building. Elect Officers Mr. W. C. Pearce -moved the adoption of the report of the nominating committee for the Official Board of 1955. The fol- lowing were elected: The Session —B. W. F. Beavers, William Mc- Kenzie, 1', Wildfong, C. Wilson, W. Martin, H. Ince, Cecil Skin- ner, P. Markley, W., C. Pearce, D. Hooper, G. Skinner, D. Kestle. Honorary members—j. Johns, G. Jaques, A. Campbell, W. Ryck- man, C. E. Tuckey. Board of Steward s --E. R. Ifbpper, K. Lampinan, A. T. Saveitzer, N. Hoc- key, F. Mathers, .A- Ostland, 0. Tuckey, 0. MacDonald, K. Davis, R. Sweitzer, Reg Beavers, Earl Russell, G. Arthur, G. McKnight, Ross Tuckey, G. Braithwaite; honorary member — G. Layton. Trustees — J. Doerr, B. W. F. Beavers, W. C. Pearce, J. W. Powell, Harold -Skinner, W. Mar- tin, William Marshall, G. Skin- --Please „Turn to Page 10 ner, C. Willson. day Sobool, Sterling Incei; Mary McKnight; Women's Mao.. elation, Mrs. G.- M c 1 night ;- W.M,S., Wire. R. lialkwt11; Eve- ning Auxiliary, Mrs. MerkleY; Mission Circle, Pat Tuckey. Audi. tors, William McKenzie and H. Ince, Rev. A. B. Holley, who was, chairman for the meeting, than informede the eongregation that he had asked the Official Board and the Presbytery for a change of pastorate to take effect at the end of the Conference year, July 1, 1055. The meeting then chose a Pastoral Relations committee consisting of Benson Tuckey, W. C. Pearce, Howard Ince, Mrs. E. R. Hopper, lVirs, E. Carter. fairs in Huron g ouuty was ad- vocated on Wednesday by Dlek Otherington„ District Director .of Ontario Agrieeltere Societies!, at the annual meeting of the local SeCietY, Noting that all taire were faced' with f tin. an eial problems, Mr.. Etiterington said there were too maty exhibitions in Huron .end some should be dropped. "aureole could stand just three faire.," he stated„ "one in the north, one central, and one • south." He 0414 010 proposal has been discussed by agrieultute of- ficials and county councillors and appears. to -be the only solution • to the financial depression fairs are suftering. Largest Fair Exeter's Centennial Fair was the largest Class "0" exhibition in the PertbaHuron, division of the .Ontario Agriculture Societies, the district director stated. Gate reeeipts of the local fair were $1,545, about $200 aore than Brucellosis Committee Named In McGillivray Committee to administer the Brucellosis Control By -Law in township was ap- pointed at a meeting Saturday afternoon. The five members include Elli- son Whiting, Harry Ovens, W. J. Huron Jobless Up 19 Percent " Number of unemployed in Hue ron is up about 19 .percent over last year, 3. D. McLeod, manager of the Goderich office of the National Employment Service said Tuesday. Total on claire as of January 31 is 735 compared to 619 last year. This year's figure includes 541 male and 70 female. Mr. McLeod said he expected that the construction. industra! will speed up quite a bit in the near future in Goderich and Clin- ton. Some of the unemployment is a result of the strike at the Ford plants as quite a number of the feeder plants had to lay off. These will probably be ealled back soon, SENIOR CITIZENS CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY Exeter Senior Citizens marked their first birthday Tuesday night in. the Legion Hall with a special program and entertainment, Over 125 attended the party, catered to by the Rebekalis, The 'clubwas formed one year ago by the Rebekahs in co-operation with the Recreational Council and is now termed as one ofo,the best of its kind in the provinee. Above, a number of the- members engage in square dancing. 'Model' Club Marks Birthda "The Exeter Senior' Citizens' Club 15 the Model for the pro- vince of Ontario," said Mr. Bob Seeerd, of Annoyer, to the stub at theft, first birthday meeting lh the Legion Hall on Tuesday evening. Mr. Seeerd, who is the district advisor of COMmitnity Programs to the Department Of Agricel- titie, further stated that there Were now 11 similar grotipe fit the provinee and Several of these had been organized on the seine pattern as the Meter elub, Mr. Seae r'd egtitribtited hepersonae thins, ttecompattied by roods, to the program. Mr. George Laaveoil gave an account of the year's activities of the group, giving credit for its ICY organization to 'the Rebekah Lodge, to the Recreational Coun- ell and its director, Mr. Doug Smith. There are now 150 mem- bers ift the club. Mr. Lawson com- mended the Legion for the use of the hall for the club's meetings. Suggests Project Mayor Pooley added his con- gratulations and commented briefly on the value of the Legion Keil to the community as a Mem- orial Of the war. veteratts. Ile sug- gested the club members might Interest themselves in stnne Pro- ject for the tOtainunity. Speaking for the recreational couneil, Mr. Olen Male assured the club of its co-operation at all tithed. lqualetd imitthere cM the pro- gram consisted of vocal duets by Darlene and Marlene 5rayne, solo by Marion Walker, a banjo number by Lorne Johnston, ae' companied by Mrs. A. Y. Willard, and solos by Tote Woodward, who presided. A huge birthday take to dm- memorate the first Anniversary was provided bY the lleheltailk who also brought and Served The door prize WAS won by Mrs, Berman Powe and the lucky chair prize by Mr. Alfred The prograni committee for the March Meeting' will be Mr. and Nits. Otto troWn%Mr. anci Mrs. William 8tone, Mr ,and Piro. Prank Taylor and Mr, and Mrs. Robert tauten. Amos, township clerk, Dr. Wor- ton, provincial veterinarian, and W. L Riddell, the agricultural represeetative. The by-law, making vaccination of all female calves compulsorY, was passed at the first meeting in 1955ff. icials for the warble fly cam - 0 Deign were also appointed. The inspectors include Martin Watson', - chief; Gordon Mawson and Harold Hardy. Tenders for the spraying of cattle are being called. Sixteen fox bounties were paid by touncil. Marksmen included William Dixon and George Neil, three each; Hiram Dixon and Jack Dorman, two each; Jim Stur- gis, Ronald Swartz, Carmen Pick- ering, Ernie Adair, Les Morley and .Henry Beiber. Relief payments totalled over $125. • Reeve Fred Heaman was chair- Man- of- the meeting: -The three councillors—Barl Dixon, Norman Mollard and Duncan Drummond —Were. all present. . Land Use Tour Told To Juniors * soils and land use tour of Western Ontario was described to South Huron junior Farmers by Howard Pym, of R.R. 1, Cen- tralia, Wednesday night. Picture slides of -prominent farms in the province were shown. Douglas May, president of the Junior Farmers, was chairman for the meeting. Mrs. Harry Dougall, of R.R. 3, Exeter, demonstrated to the Jun- ior Institute how to make felt skirts, felt handbags and pin- cushions. She was introduced by Mavis McBride. •Current events were given by Gude Binnendyk; tbe motto, "You can die for your country only once, but you can live for it every day," by Kathleen Hod- gert; and sacred moments by Dorothy Pincombe. the next largest "0" fair, Sea. forth. Pluancial statement of the •Soe tiety revealed a slight deficit. Te "Save -Tile -Fair" Varlet y Show held in November raised $850 to wipe eat most,of the out- standing =mints OM the Oene teenial. • a, H. G. Strang was re-elected president of the Society for 1955, 1Viayor R. E. Pooley and Robert Hern, 1, R. 1, lleteiall, are vice., Presidents. °lark Fisher remains secretary -treasurer. More encouragement for local exhibitors and •a larger program for young people were adVeeeted by Mr. Strang in his presidential address. Mr, Strang said the junior part of fairs, particularly the 4-11 work, was valuable and that it "should be eateree to and •de- veloped even mere". While this is an age of pro- fessioncil showmen, he believed encouragement should be given to local exhibitors. The president predicted a con- tinued growth of the fair. In the past two years, gate receipts had risen $300, and prizes increased by $1,200. Four 4-11 Clubs Assistant Agricultural Repre- sentative Harold Baker announced there will be four 4-H clubs in the district this year. The •calf club will be split into a dairy and beef sections and a new poul- try club will be formed. Commenting on the fair, Mr. Baker said the Exeter Society was one of the few not in the red this year. He Praised the local exhibition as one of the est he had seen in 1956 and ,goted especially the arena dis- play. He urged the directors to giye more room to the 4-11 Calf Club for its Achievement Day. Secretary -Treasurer Clark Fish- er, who presented the finatteial report, said over ;4,000 had been awarded In prizes, the largest amount in the history of • the fair. • Moat prize money went to the • horse division which gave away $1,596. Historical floats and skits tamesecond 'with. agile, Others were: cattle - $442, boys -and girls $317, sheep $258, vegetablegs $187, grain and seeds-' $163, swine $156, food -$119„, Revenues included 51,613 in 'grants, $1,840 in donations; $790 from cioncessions; and $100 from the Dare Devils shows. Directors elected were Reel) Bailey, Don Dearing, G. W. Clem- ker, Harry Coates, ..Winston•Shap- ton, Douglas May,'William. Mc- Kenzie, B. W. Tuckey, Mrs. C. Brintnell, Mrs. R. Kestle, Mrs. E. Mitchell, Victor jeffery, Lloyd Cushman and Garnet Hicks. May Organize Spotter Group Organization of an aireraftedb- servation group In Exeter as part of the civil defence Pregrani is being considered by the Exeter Legion. Similar groups have been. organized In the district. • The Legion recently donated $50 towards the expenses of the New York City Trip being planned by South Huron District High .Sch`ool. Farms Could Aid Labor If Income Up: Cardiff If the' Canadian government was more sympathetic towards agriculture, there would be less unemployment, Elston Cardiff, Huron M. P., said in a, recent speech. 'Warmers could employ thous- ands and thousands of unemploy- ed if they could pay them a wage comparable to the return they get for their products," he stated. "Leber won't leave the city until they are starved out,, and the last eent drained from Un- employment Insurance. The atti- tude is 'why should I work on a farni for 10, 12 or 15 hours a a day when I can get work in town On a five-day week and an eight-hour day?' "Until we find a. government that is more sympathetic towards agriculture, that will give us our share of the national income, I am afraid rattlers Will never be able to compete in the labor mar- ket," the Huron member said. 'At the present Units farmers are compelled to Work long gloms every day In the week in order to Make theateelvais a living. Seine will,say, Se and so is a rich. Mittel:a', Tte doesn't have to worry about work.' 'net may be per- , feetly true, but an ,farriers who are well-to-do were left a farm or a sUbstantial atart. Not too many farlaere Wite started from seratth have succeeded without burning the midnight oil. "1 know whereof I saeak, foe was one of theM., and yet who wouldn't farm in preference to great Melly other occupations. Monty isn't everything. tory few fanners ever get lot the Position where they don't know where the next bite is coming from, and hunger must be a terrible feeling. Excerpts . from Mr. Cardiff's speech follow: Storm. Signals "You know that Canada has enjoyed a few years of Actelerat- ed prosperity in this period of great progress and astonishing development. Guidance and advice would be superfluous and yet, to my mind this is not the ease, The temptations of prosperity are greater than those of poverty, and it is precisely during these pros- perous times that storm Signals should be hung out. There are many things that give me concern about the road we are travelling. "Oar thoughts turn too easily to social security when they should be on productivity. We turn too easily to leisure, to holi- days, to shorter working hours, to long week -ends, when we should be thinking about more Work, no t less work, Canada should be thinking and should be concerned, over growing pre - duction Mita, which spring una dOttbtedly from the factors 1 bate jest raelitiotted, "We do not worry because we have been prosperous; 'because We are relying on our great na ;OM resottrees to see ns bhrougL Ahy eoutitry'a greatest asset la the character Of its people and it we 1)001111e sat, rich and indol- ent, we will lose out, En fact, we are losing tut right, now. Ger- many's 52 beer Week and 50 to 55 cents per hour pay aaff brought Germany.bacil Otte again inte one ,-,--inease turn to Page 10