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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1955-02-10, Page 1Eighty,Secolui Yew EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNINO, FERRIJARY 14190 1, • ,GUARD AGAINST TEI —.9ificials of the .Huron County Health Unit administered tuber- culin tests- to 880 students .at SHDHS 'this week. The tests are given annually in schools throughout the county as part of the eampaign against tuberculosis. Dr. R. M. Aldis, director -of the unit, administers the skin ,test to Yvonne Durand, above. Watching are Unit Nurse Angela Ptsuka, High School Secretary Doris Swartz, and Unit .Supervisor of Nurses Norah Cunningham. The three girls awaiting the test are, left to right, Marion GM, Helen Down, .and Marnie 'Sanders, —Doerr Photo Huron Health Ukit TB Tests Aid In Fight Against Disease Annual tuberculin skin tests were given to 380 pupils at South Huron District High School by the Huron County Health Unit this Week. Of the total, only two tests were found to be positive and one was doubtful. The positive test does not ne- e'oessarily mean that the student bas tuberculosis belt 4t does in- dicate that infection has occurred. Raw milk from tuberculous cows •can be a means of infection; An- other source is exposure to a Four Crashes Cost $2,000 Four district accidents this past week caused over $2,000 damage but no one was. injured. On Sunday, a car driven by J ohn Harrison, 37, 0 267 Alum- .quin Drive, ,Centralia, failed to negotiate the turn tato the air- port and crashed through the fenee,-. rollin‘ over three timed. Damage was estimated at $300. Two separate ear crashes south 02 Exeter on Saturday brought over $1,000 damage. • Cars driven by Herbert. Turk-. beim, 0 Zurich, and Carl" Thean- der, 0 Centralia, collided when Thea,nder slowed down to make a left band turn. Police attribut- ed the cause to icy pavement an the Second accident, vehicles driven by Donald Hendrick, of R.R. 1, Dashwood, and Burton Morgan, R.R. 1, Centralia, col- lided while bothwere travelling north. Provincial Constable Cecil Gib- bons investigated the three acci- dents. Garnet L. Letich, of Zurich, and Mrs. R. Illiglee of Kippen, were driving the cars which col- lided on Highway 84 west of Hensall over the weekend. Hen-, sall policeman E. R. Davis in- vestigated, Dainage was estimated at $600. Legion Auxiliary Presents TV Set On Friday evening 19 members of the Ladies' Auxiliary, Exeter Branch 167, Canadian Legion, vis- ited Westminster Hoepital, Lon- . doe. to present a Console model 21 inch television set to Unit 1, Miss. Elizabeth Cleland, nursing supervisor, introduced Dr. H. B. Carscallen who thanked the Aux- iliary on behalf of the patients and staff. Ile remarked on how television has played such a.n im- portant part on the health and lives 0 hospitalized veterans. He alsb gave a brief outline on the -Work being dchie for veterans at Westminster. Although there have been seV- eral Sets deluded there is still a need for many more. There are arc's of heel -chair patients and ethers who are unable to leave person with "open" TB. Those who receive positive tests are urged `to have X-rays taken. This school testing has been carried out for several years by the Unit in connection with the county campaign against TB.. Discover Contacts The Unit's annual tuberculin skin test 0 county schools is a valuable means of determining .who has been infected with TB germs. By investigating the fane• ily or personal contacts of these persons, the source of the infec- tion—a person with. open TB—iS occasionally revealed. Many posi- tive reactors, however, can trace their infection to the drinking of raw milk from tuberculous cows. Dr. R. M. Aldis, direetor.er the Unit, 'supervised the Note and was assisted by Miss Norah Cun- ningham, .supervisor of nurses. Prenatal Classes Another activity sponsored by the .health unit which, is being carried on in Exeter is prepara- tion for parenthood classes. Exeter was the first centre in the county at which prenatal classes were conducted. Since the first class in 1953; interest by the community has increasat un- til at present there are two classes being held each week. Elect ''''ifficers Of Huron CAS Officers were elected at the annual meeting of the Huron CoUnty ,Children's .Md Society, held' February 2 in the court- houG se, oderich. President IS Rev. R. G, MacMillan, •Goderich; first vice-presidente Dr. Kenneth Tay- lor, Godetich; second ,vice-presi- dha, ent, Hugh 'Berry, Woodm; honorary secretary, A. M. Robert- son, Goderich; secretary, A. H. Er skin e, Goderich; treasurer, John G. Berry, Goderich. 'Directors, are Mrs. A. Taylor, Mrs. George Johnston, Miss Etta Gaults, Mrs: I. B. Reynolds, Mrs. H. Palmer, Mrs, Charles Robert- son, Mrs. Frank Donnelly, Arthur Currie, all of Goderich; Mrs, Ken- neth Johns, Elimville; Mrs. FrAnk Fingland, Clinton; Fred David- son, Wirigham; John Winter, R. R. 2, Harriston; Frank Sills, Sea - forth; Harry 1VIeCreath, Saltford; Roy Cousine, Brussels; W. M. Prost, Goderich; associate direc- tors, Miss N. Cunningham,. Public Health departinent; Limit. Mayo, Salvation Army. The staff members were all re- eng•aged for the year. They are Ideal direetor, Mrs. Mary P, Chaffee, Goderith; assistant local director, Miss Clare Gowan, of Elyth; social workers, Mrs. Ewan Ross, Holmesville, and Neuss Ger- trude Perilkes, Goderich; secre- tary, Vim Mildred Simpeon, of Goderic h; ethnographer, Meet Marie Lyeldiatt, the hospital for any entertain- ment. These are the wards where a set would mean, so much.. Following a luncheon a tour of some 0 the wards coneluded the visit. Mrs. M. Harness, president of the Auxiliary thanked Miss Agnes Lizmore, receptionist, for the courtesy extended to the group during their visit. The Auxiliary seeds two birth- day parcels a. menth to the veter. • Each member returned home With the thought in. Mind Of Pine chasing another set. At a recent meeting the AuX- glary members decided to par - chase 16 With for the Legion. Pipe band. Chielerella Seen By 200 Over 200 People attended the pantomime "Cinderella", staged by the Hensel 641r1 Guides at S Ti ft 8 auditorium Wednesday night, The show Wee SPOthered by Meter Itinenien Oleb. The course features a general presentation of the changes in pregnancy and childbirth, and the demonstration of helpful exercise and relaxation. discussion per- iod entourages the mothers to "talk -out" their problems. Previous classes have many en- thusiastic "graduates" who gained confidence and enjoyed their par- ticipation in the course. The early interest in the health of the mailer and baby strengthens the. family during an important per- iod and creates a better under- standing of the principles of healthful living, Exeter Lions Club 1Crediton Assists Takes Challenge The EXeter. Lions at their Wen - per meeting Friday evening a6- cepte4 the challenge of the Grand Bend Lions. to a hockey match. of home and heels gaitiesi• Lion, -Ted Muswell, who reeente ly moved to Qpderich, was a guest for the eventeg and was- PreSeete ad with a barometer, an mating the presentation Sandy Elliot spoke 0 the valued service ren - Serpa by Mr. Buswell before mov- ing to Goderiele In accepting the glft Ted spoke of the pleasure and profit he had received as a member, Elmer Bell, who lied charge 0 the electric light bulb sale, reported •an excellent response by the public. Gross proceeds were $7120.50. With gaveled packages left over he penalized each Lion who failed to take part in the drive; by selling them two pack- ages. Guest speaker for the evening was Ken Merton, of Ames & London, who spoke on the growth 0 Canada and how to share in it. He was introduced by Ralph Molts; Mr, Merton outlined the expeet- ed growth and development of Canada durbig the next quarter of a century and how to assess, and safeguard investments Two SH Nurses Receive Caps A capping ceremony took place at South Huron Hospital, Mon- day evening, when Miss Jane Dyiceman, Winchelsea, and Miss Olene Godkin, Walton, nurses -in - training, received their caps and pins. A Valentine party with the the hospital staff was enjoyed after the ceremony. Modern School Modes Defended, By Teachers A panel of teachers from the children. They explained that in lower grades report cards are marked according to progress only in relation to individual ability.' Mr. Idle added that serious effort is made to helps slow read- ers and the few who reach sen- ior grades with lack of reading skill are those who cannot be held back after they reach an age when younger classmates will make them discouraged. As part of the evening's pro- gram, musical numbers were giv- en by Mrs, Robert Reilly and Miss Nancy Sinasac, Miss Sinasac play- ed her violin and was accompanied by Miss Robinson. Mrs. Reilly's two songs were accompanied by Mrs. Eunice Nixon. The first part of the annual public speaking contest was also on the program. During the bus- iness, members decided to hold a tea and bake sale during the annual open house, March 9. Exeter Public School staff staunchly stood up for modern teaching methodsat Tuesday night's Rome and 'School meet- ing. Considered as moat important subject, reading -was discussed at length by representatives froin three school levels: Mrs, R. D. Jer»xyn, representing junior grad- es; MrS. J. IVialton, intermediate and Mr. Ron Heimrich, senior. Best Methods Arthur B. Idle, principal and panel -master, said, "We are hand- ling reading with the best Meth- ods used up to date and we are Working to the beet of our abilit- ies to see that pupils reach the higher grades without becoming frustrated and discouraged." Mrs. Jermyn explained, briefly how reading is introduced and taught in the lower grades. She said that the natural placeihent of children in, levels equal to their ability afforded them grad- ual progress as they were reedy for it. Level System All ,panel members agreed children should be held to their own particular levels in the first three grades. They. felt If it is necessary for them to Spend ex- tra time there, they should do so to be better equipped in high- er grades. They thought that to wait to hold aenhild back in high- er grades made him discouraged where in lower grades the delay would be felt less strongly, Mrs. Mahon said a good stand- ard Of skill in reading must be met before grade four where sub- jects other than reading become important, "22 a child compre- hends, he appreciates." Mr. Heimrich showed the de- pendence of all other subjects on reading in senior grades. He said general progress often de- pended on reading skill. The group emphasized neees- sity for panties to make an ef- fort to understand teaching malt- eds and thus be fully aware of the progress and abilities of their SHDHS Honors Grads At First Annual Dinner First graduation •batiquet South Huron District High School. WAS held Friday night in the Herne Economics rooms of the school. Over 30 members of the grad- nating of this and last Year were present. Miss Barbara Drititnell, president of the stu- dent council, was Mester Of cere- monies. Principal It. L. Sturgis an- nounced the banquet would •be ati annual event in honour of Ott - dents who graduated front Grade 12 to Grade 12 of Specie' cOrii- Merolla, The principal hoped the banquet might be the means of organizing an alumni association. Representing the board was Irice-Chairman A. W. Morgan. Staff Members who attended were E. H. Iones, MOrley Sanders and Cecil Wilson Girl graduates Word evening dresses. Home eaonomics stu- dents of ,Grade 12, tinder the direction 0 le/ise Aline KartttleiYii, served the eull-etirse Men dine tier. The senior boys basketball team defeated male grads in overtime In a game *Ida- 'fol. lowed the hanonet. Members of the grad team were Don O'Brien, Bill Batten, Glen Schroeder, Iton Heimrich, Doh Pletcher and PhY- steal training inetracteri G. lsf Mickle. . newly -organized dance orchestra, The DIM Chords, un- der the leadership of • Idithael Perrone', played for dancing, amily Left Homeless By e Six ladies in the Credifon dist- rid are spearliewliag a eamealgii to Ma a New Canadian family who lost Terra homeand helong- lugs in a fire last wee, The ladies are Pawnee:lug eev- eral concessions and the village for donations. They Igen a social evening in the Crediton Commun- ity Centre Thursday night 'weep; the proceeds will be preeented to. the family. Mr. and Mrs. Barry Van °soh and their month-old baby, whp came to Canada less than a year ago, recovered only a eittle furni- ture and a few ciothea from, their brick borne before it was eu- gUited in flames. They were driv- Hospital Aid Adds Officers New representatives added td the executive of the Ladles' Aux- iliary to South Huron District Hospital were reported at the meeting of the Auxiliary Tuesday afternoon. Named to represent Hensall were Mrs. J. Patterson Miss An- nie Consitt and IVIrs. Sproat; Bid- dluph, Mrs. Fred iDobbs and MM. 0. Langford; Huron Park, Mrs, Stainers and Mrs. Bowers. The buying, cutting and sew- ing committees reported a busy month and members were re- quested to meet et the'Auxiliary rooms for a sewing bee next Tues- day at 130 one On the recommendation of the ways and means -committee, Mrs. W. G,. Cochrane, convenor, it was decided to hold a bridge and euchre party in February and an evening theatre party and candy sale in March. The C.G.I.T. has aold hospital calendars to the value of $32. Mrs. R. E. Russell presided in the absence of the president, Mrs. E. Desjardine. 'Bantams Capture First Of Playoffs Exeter s.Bantams, who finished on top of the district • WOAA. grouping, won the first game of their best -of -three group finals against Mitchell 11-3 Tuesday Cy Blonemaert led the locals to victory with four goals, Jim Russell and Lloyd Moore scored two each and singles were count- ed by Douglas Wein, Doug and Bob Kelson. Mitchell marksmen were Bob Parkinson, James East and Keith Ahrens. Exeter tool; a 5-2 lead in the first period, made it 9-2 in the seeond and outscored Mitchell 2-1 in the third, Jim "Red" Loader is the coach. • Raise Hensall Salaries, Kerslake New Assessor Salary increases, for two pub- lic ()Metals at Hensell were granted by council at its meeting Monday night . E. R. Davis, police chief and utility man, received a raise from $2,400 to $2,600. Clerk -treasurer and Tax Collector 3, A, Paterson will receive , $1,200 instead of $1,100, Former reeve, A. W. lekeilIke, was appointed assessor of the village at a salary of $300 a year, He sueceeds W. B. Cross, who resigned. Budget for road expenditures vete set at $3,000, the amount ap- proved by the Ontario Depart - Meet of Highways for grant pur- Pdass. This is $1,000 less than in 1054., Control Speeding Reeve William Parke reported to couhell. concerning his inter- view With Ontario Provincial liee in Toronto. The reeve has re- ceived assurances Of more effece tive traefic patrol for Speeding on the tWo highways which inter- sect at the village. Grant of 21en 0 wasauthorized for St. John's Ambulance Corps; A rebate of $41 on hall rent was Amazing trarriant Not Successful ',the threo.daY stand of The Amazing bainant, hypnotist, drew only about 150 •people, according to :officials of the Exeter Saddle Club who sponsored hint. The act was performed in the SHDHS auditorium. An airniat. from RCAF Clinton'! was hypnotized in Tho Times - Advocate window on Saturday afternoon as an advertising sturit. The airman Wee tarried from the office in an ambulance to the hiab 001601, 'where he was awakes Oiled eel the deg& J7 approved for the Kinsmen Club. Miss •Clarissa Mitehell com- plained to council that her taxes and assessment were too high. No action was. taken. E. R. Davis reported on -Ley -Ay removal, erection of snow fence and repairs to hall stairways. The reeve and clerk reported on the Association of Rural Municipalities in Toronto which they attended. en out 0 ilxe home in night attlre, Aid ter the fandly was Met arranged by a group of sleigh -bee - leg housewives who met to dis- cuss means of purchasing kitch.ere ware to replace what was lost in the fire. Friends outside the neighborhood asked Permission to Wit them In their efforts and col- leetore were apPointdd to canvass the area. The ladies sponsoring the event are Mrs. A, Pfaff, Mrs, A. Fink, betner. Mrs, j, Finkbeiner, Mrs. R. Krueger, Mile IL Schenk and Mr. I.. Lainport. Mr. and Mrs, Van Os , decided to rebuild the house, for- merly owned by Joseph Fink- beiner. They are staying with Mr. Osch's brother-in-law, Mr. H. Kielen, a neighbor. Fire broke out in the woodshed and spread throughout the house despite the efforts .of Crediton and Dashwood fire brigades and neighbors. Request for SArly eonstructiOn 0 the Proposed extension te Exeter Post Office was made by town council Monday night. This new petition is a follow- up of the initial 'request made by. council .011e year ago for enlarged facilities. At that time council. received assurances that action, wou1d. be ta.4,en and postal -offic ials did inspect the building in regard to an addition. There has been no indication of Any further. move, however. Present eOst office service ia, handicapped by lack 0 'boxes, inadequate wetting room, and in- stifficient working space for the staff. Amount of business handled by the local Poet office has in- creased many times the amount' the original building was intend- ed to handle. Officials feel , an addition could be constructed ec- onomically behind the present The council's request for the addition will be made to the De - pertinent of Public Works, Ot- tawa. which controls postal con- struction. Councillor A. L. ISnelgrove xt- trodueed the subject before coun- cil Monday night and members unanimously agreed to make the Better Public Relations Urged By Farm Forums ."Developing better relations and understanding with the pub- lic" was the topic for discussion at the ram Forum meetings on Monday evening, At the South. Thames Road forum held at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Alfred Hunkin, in town, it was agreed that "It is no use airing our troubles to friend.s itt town." However, when the price of cars is going up, the auto man- ufacturers start telling the publie well in advance and explaining the need, so we must explain to our urban friends why there are price changes in our products." They offered the suggestion that just as the labor andeman- agement work out their problems by discussing them together, so problems might be ironed out be- tween urban and rural people. A farmer sells his cattle at 20 cents per pound. Why does an urban dweller pay 40 cents', per poUnd at the butcher shop? Mr. Montmorency of Eli:1E011e and Rev, Wagland of Lucan were Present and spoke on Credit Un- ion. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Ferguson.• Twenty-two members of the Fairfield Farm Forum met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Rich- ar•ds to discuss the Public Re- lations program which attempts, to close the gap between farmer and consumer; rural and city worker. One way to accomplish this would be to invite groups of ur- ban people to farm forum meet- ings, also posters showing the spread of prices from farmer to consumer could be displayed at fall fairs. Radio stations and the local newspaper do a great service by bringing farm programs to the notice of the public. A more adequate public rela- tions program at provincial and national levels cannot be carried out without increased funds and the farmer would be willing to provide 'more funds if the result- ing program were satisfactory. The next meeting will be held at the horns of Mr. and Mrs. Mur- ray Blliot, Mr. Bert glopp led the discus- sion at the Unique Forum held at the home of Mrs. Henry Sthil- be. Those present thought there ought to be a better understand - Ing between the urban and rural People, They said "We need their views, questions and ideas and we need to adjust our views ac- cordingly." Television is a great help itt having the people understand the work of the farmers and news- papers and radio are necessary in a public relations program. The members felt the farmers were willing to pay additional funds to provide. better ,public re- lations if this money was used -beneficially for this program. Mr, Bill Sitter of Thedford showed pictures of his recent trip to Florida. The next meet- ing will be held at the home of Mr. and 'Mrs, Bert Klopp with Delbert Geiger as speaker. Blimville Forum, At the Elimville Farm Forum held at the home qtMr. and Mrs, Kenneth Jahns the members un- animously agreed that the farm- ers themselves should do a local ptrblic relations job in their con. versations with urban people in- stead of always griping about the weather or price of eggs. They thought more funds should be made available if a .--Please Turn to Page 10 petition to Ottawa. Counctl '413PrOVed tile reggeivt Recreation Director Dong 811Sitie for the use of the town hall by a badminton. club. CoUn- ciller R. O. Dinney, who aired the request, said the club has about 24 members. The upstairs romn 0 the town. hall will provide for one court Of badminton and table tennis equipment The eleh'a request for use ot the high school facile Ities, Which provide for two courts, was refused by the board. Runty Fence 11,p Mayor R, 35. Pooley reported the Department 0 Highways has erected a fene with gates at the town dump. "Now we can go :ahead and plant a hedge to nide the damp," he said, Tax Collector Erie Carscadden reported that •aver $20,Q00 have been received in prepaid taxes. The Ontario Agriculture Col- lege at •Guelph told founeil It would assist ,wite the planning and landscaping of Riverview Park, A petition for a sidewalk from Marlboro Ott, e e t homeowners prompted a dismission 'on black - topping sidewalks instead of lay- ing cement ones. Members agreed. sidewalks were in bad ePair but few were in favor .of the asphalt top. Permission has beenreceived from the Highways department to erect the town signs, Gives Approval Mayor Pooley reported that Dr. A. E. Berry, proVincial inedical officer 0 health, had given gen- eral approval to the proposed dam scheme for water supply. The officer recommended gravity filtration to avoid as much chlor- ine taste in the water as possible. Council deferred decision oa a request for wage increase by the town hall janitor, William Hotney, until it could confer with the library board. The two bodies contribute toward the Salary ot the caretaker. Nine Below Zero Lowest For Year Coldest day 0 the year was recorded Thursday, February 3, when the mecury dipped to nine belqw. Friday the temperature dropped to four below, accordieg to the meteorological section, RCAF Station Centralia. This, week the temperature has ranged from a low of 11 to a high of 34. About one-half inch of snow fell on each of 'Saturday and 1VIonday. Total snow for the week was 1.1 inches. SHDHS, Public School Stage Speaking Tests A sextette of grade six pupils from the local Public school in- troduced this year's Public Speak- ing contest With their own speech- es at the February meeting of the Home and School Association Tuesday night. • Judged best of the group were Carol Hogarth and Dean Mc- Knight. Carol's topic was 'concern- ed with fruit trees and Dean des- cribed a shimmer trip with his family. Other participants were Betty Dixon, Dianne Delbridge, Linda Doerr and Grace McKenzie. The contest for grades six to eight is sponsored by the associktion an- nually. A final judging will be held at a later meeting 'after semi-finalists from grades seven and eight are heard. , .Judges were Mrs, R. Ellis, Mrs. Lawrence Wein and Mr. Cecil Wilson. Is spokesman, M. W11- rafeWi6M NEAR PLAYOPIr TIME — HOehey playdowns are here! P.Iteter Mohawks and the district WOAA "A" league will complete their schedule next week while Zurich and Lucan Inter- nediate teams are already engaged in playoffs. Mohawks, who have been in a slump, gar- nered their first point in several Weeks Monday night in an action -packed game at rorest. Vridav's game here with Strathroy Rockets is expected to be a preview of the playoffs be. twee*. these two elubs, Above, MohawIts' Frank Anderson (t) seves against GOderiph Sailors in a pine here last week. The tribe's playing -coach, lted Loader (11), assisted on the play. Goderieb players, left to right, are 1<en. sflhir 0)3 Bill Walsh and Jack is Nostworthy son congratulated the association for sponsoring the event. He said each a contest provided much needed stimulus to encourage more articulate citizens. He felt contestants should write their own speeches and be point- ed to simplicity s.nd clarity as necessities. lee also &pole of the need •tor thinking, reading and observing people with the skill to get what they have to say a.cross. 4 Mr. Ron Heimrieh, of the teaching staff, was in -charge of the contest and introduced the contestants. Public Speakers Compete At HS Jim Carter and Marion Creery won the public speaking contest sponsored by Exeter LiOns Club at SHDHS McAuley afternoon. Both students dealt with Can- adian subjects. Jim spoke on Canada's mineral resources and Marion described "Canada As A Nation", • Rininers-up were Wittiest ar- row and Katharine Ondrejicka. Twelve Students competed. Rev.:1A. E. Holley, chairman of the judges, gave contestants con- structive eritieism. Zurich Linesmen Top Scoring Race tineitiates Don Hess and Ilan Gignac Shared the scoring hon - ars iii the Group Four WOAA. Leaped this year. Ceiitreinea. Hesse and Winger Gignae tied with 41 pointe ,apieee. Meese lead the league in goals with 23 .and, Gignat tied with Scott McNair, of Merton, for the most assists, 21. In second plate, flee Points bee hind the ;Zurich pair, came Steve Storey, of Lucan trish. _McNair tied with toyd, of at. ivraryg, fel, fourth Spot With ee points each. other leaders were: D. lirh- abott, /Merton, 31; tvans, Mier - ton, 80; Doug .01Prieti. Zurich, 27; Noble, St. Marys, 24; Henry, /Merton, 23; Stretton, /mean; Pletcher, St. Marys and C. Itev. bigot, Ltlean, 22; P. Reiritigton 10. -