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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1955-12-15, Page 1District Farm Forums some wire -he was •Goddard; of Hensail, and shelter in case of neces- of the Mr. Of School In McGillivray any the the ; felt civil as a pre- and OOH- jpre- mil- case is to Roa$ Two New Councillors Youngest In History There’ll he three new faces on F. W. Huxtable, is a mem went straight to council which holds the purse Strings for expenditure of this kind. Main argument against central school is that it will EXETER, ONTARIO THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 15, 1556 DISCUSS SEED SURVEY—Th ree men in the limelight at the Huron County Soil and Crop improvement Association annual meeting in Londeshoro Friday discuss the recent O.A.C. survey -which revealed that 17 percent of seed sown in the county in 1955 was rejected for weed seed. The three are Harold Hunter, of Usborne, who retired after serving 12 years as Huron representative on tile provincial turnip committee; H. H. G. Strang, the provincial •director from Huron; and Bob Broadfoot, of Brucefield, the county 4-H grain champion this wear, T-A Photo Tackle Govt Monday For Dam Assistance inaugurated until a settlement is made. If ‘the parks division is given ’’even three weeks” before sum­ mer’s start, however, Mr. Green­ wood said, sufficient changes can foe made to make The Pinpry available ‘‘.to a limited extent” to the general public, He said that bath bouses could be constructed and other facilities installed to provide cfor bathers and picnick­ ers. First work probably would foe done on an area adjacent to the Beach of Pines, at Grand Bend. Two roads lead into this tract. Lockjaw Victim Much Improved Jim McGregor, young Kippen farmer who suffered an attack of lockjaw Friday, is “much better”, officials of St, Joseph’s Hospital, London, reported Wednesday, The youth was rushed to hos­ pital early Friday morning after his jaw seized during the night. The Infection developed from a puncture on his hand, caused by a barb on pulling off a post seyeral days before. Dr. J. C, attended the youth before he was admitted to hospital. Jim is the son of- Mr. and Mrs. Robert McGregor, Kippen, and is secretary of the Hensall Feeder Calf Club. HURON SOIL AND CROP EXECUTIVE—-The men who direct activities of Huron County .Soil and Crop Improvement Association are shown here after their re-election at the annual -meeting in Londesoboro Friday. Seated are President Richard Procter, of Brussels, and .Secretary-Treasurer G. „W» Montgomery, Clinton; Standing are H. H. G. Strang, R. R. 1 .Hensall, provincial director1; and Vice-Presidents'Alan AValper, R.RX 3 Parkhill, Bob Allen, Brucefield, and Harry Sturdy, Auburn. T-A Photo, Two members of McGillivray ■Council who favor construction of a central public school were voted out of the office by ratepayers Monday in one of the most spir­ ited elections in that township in years. Defeated at the polls were form­ er school area board chairman, Norman Mollard, and Arthur Hodgins, both one-year councillors who stated publicly they suppor­ ted the central school plan to re­ place the 10 one-room buildings in the township. Mr. Mollard ser­ ved on the school board for eight years, many of them as chair­ man. Use Butter F Of A Urges A resolution requesting all public institutions in the county to use butter was endorsed by iHuron Federation of Agriculture at. a directors’ meeting Tuesday afternoon. The resolution was presented by 'Huron Farm Forums, who adopted it at their recent county (rally. The Federation also endorsed ..•a plan to join Huron dairy co­ operatives into one group which can speak with an. authoritative Voice for all members in the ■county. There are four seperate cheese, milk and cream co- ’ operatives operating in Huron. A five-day education cam­ paign will be staged in Huron by officials of the Ontario Federa­ tion during the second, week in January. The fieldmen will hold 10 meetings throughout the county illustrating the work of the federation through the dis­ play of flip charts. < The Huron group again de­ cided to sponsor boys and girls at the winter short course at O.A.C. The Feder atioin will pay $5.00 a student up to a maximum amount of $125. At its January meeting, the Federation will sponsor an after­ moon course in parliamentary procedure which will ■ be avail­ able to all members of the Fede­ ration. The Community Programs to The men who took their Seats are Thomas E. Hall, from the west end of the township, and Earl Morley, of Brinsley, who both favored postponement of any major expenditure for several years at least. This was their first bid for public office. Two veteran council members, DunCan Drummond, who has ser­ ved four years, and Earl Dixon, a six-y.ear main, headed the polls in the seven-man race for the four township seats. The totals were: Drummond 518, Dixon 497, Hall 481, Morley 444, Hodgins' 343, Mollard 223, and Donald McGregor 188/ Mr. Mc­ Gregor, from Corbett, participated in his first election. In the contest for reeve, Fred. Heaman soundly defeated Ben Thomson for the second year in succession, Mr. Heaman, who ser­ ved his first term as chief magis­ trate of the township in 1955, scored a 664-153 triumph over his challenger. Strong Objection To School ■• The controversial school issue created considerable interest in the election for council, A central school was proposed, by the board at a recent meeting held to deter­ mine public opinion toward the project. Objection was so strong, ratepayers carried their fight a- gainst it ip council even though the proposed has hot reached that point yet. Unusual twist to the election was that the opponents of the Scheme did not try to reject the members of the school board who came up for re-e lectio n—they the _____ ____ ___ __ __ cost too much at a' time when taxes are high (partly caused by the construction of a district high school in Parkhill), and farm re­ venue has been declining. Many ratepayers who are opposed to the school at the present time be­ lieve nevertheless that it will come later._______________A Supporters of the plan argued it would cost almost as much to repair and renovate the one- room schools as it would to er­ ect a central building which would provide a number of ad­ vantages for the children. Delegation from the Ausabie River Conservation Authority will interview officials of the Depart­ ment of Planning and Develop­ ment in Toronto Monday to seek financial assistance on the pro­ posed $140,000 dam. The delegation, which will in-; elude representatives from Exe­ ter and Usborne, expects to re­ ceive ' the usual 37'% -percent grant on conservation projects and there is some hope of getting; a larger share. Attempts have beep made by the Ausabie Authority and other con­ servation bodies in the province to get another 37% percent grant on such projects from the fed­ eral gov’t but so far they have been • unsuccessful. In. view of Ottawa’s refusal to give assist-, ance, some observers feel the Ontario government may raise its contribution in order to sti­ mulate flood ^control and other conservation measures. Original proposed division of costs of the Usborne dam were; Exeter $59,000; Ontario govern­ ment $53,100; .Usborne $20,000 (of which the Department of Highways contributes 80% and the Authority $8,840. Approve Only $15,0000 -Since this was proposed Department of Highways has ap­ proved of only $15,000 as Us- borne’s share, which is the cost of the bridge on top of the 3 fl­ foot dam. Heading the delegation to To­ ronto will be .John A. Morrison; chairman of the Authority, in whose honor the dam was named at the meeting in Parkhill last Wednesday. District MlA’s Tom Pryde and C. E. Janes will ac­ company the local officials.Exeter officials ’ will interview the Department of Health Thurs­ day to see if it approves plane to use the reservoir as a source of water supply for the town. Ex­ eter must also' receiye permis- sion from the Ontario Municipal ■ Board to issue debentures for its share of -.the cost (before any con­ tract could be awarded for the job. Tihe 30-foot dam will create a reservoir of 50 million gallons of water, enough to supply the town cf Exeter .w.ith water for 40 days in time of drought. See Pinery Open (Speculation (that the Pinery ■may be open for public use next summer has been raised by the announcement that the 4,000-acre tract along Lake Huron is now in the hands of the government. Work on the development of the park will start as soon as expro­ priation proceedings are complete. Although the government has Control over the property the transfer will not be complete un­ til the purchase price is deter­ mined by the courts. The govern­ ment has offered $75,0'0'0 to the Pinery Corporation, (Owners of the land, but the figure has not been accepted. W. B. Greenwood, chief of the division of Parks, department of Lands and Forests, said last week no Survey of the area would be the 1956 edition of Exeter town council. The freshmen councillors in­ clude Businessmen Glenn Fisher and Bill Musser, who were elected by acclamation at the second no­ mination meeting Thursday night, and insurance salesman Alvin Pym, who was acclaimed to a seat in the first nomination. The two businessmen, both 26, are believed to be the youngest men ever to hold municipal of­ fice in Exeter. Mr. Fisher, a hard­ ware merchant who has been ac­ tive in Oddfellows is the youn­ ger of the two by six months. (Bill Musser, who is employed at the home of his father-in-law Acclaim Brother To Hensail Seat Hensail’s fourth council pos­ ition was filled at a special nom­ ination * meeting Friday night. Elected by acclamation was James R. Sangster, who will occupy the chair -left vacant by the resigna­ tion. of his brother, Da/ve. The new councillor was the un­ successful candidate in. a five- man election in 1954. A second nomination became necessary when only three nom­ inees qualified for council after the November 25 nominations, Elec.ted at the same time were Reeve William Parke and ICoun- cillors, Lome Luker, Harry Hoy and Norman Jones. F. W. Huxtable, is a member Exeter Mohawks hockey team and is a ball enthusiast in sum­ mer, Mr. Pym, who moved to- Mill Street from Usborne Township several years ago, farmed for a number of years before .selling insurance full time. R. C. Dinney, a five-year veter­ an, qualified Thursday night to fill the date after expressing the wish to resign. He decided to con­ tinued on council when it appear­ ed no one else would take his place. Other councillors are Ralph Bailey, who has served three years; and Ross Taylor, who was first elected in 1954. The three top posts on council will be filled by the present in­ cumbents—Mayor R. E. Pooley, Reeve William McKenzie and De­ puty-Reeve Chester Mawhinney. Only about one dozen ratepay­ ers attended the ' second nomina­ tion in the town hall Thursday night, There were only three named for the three positions left vacant after the first nom­ ination. District farm forums agreed Monday night that a local organ­ ization is needed to prepare for disaster and defence in this area. The forums were •discussing the topic “pjann'ing Against Dis­ aster” pr “Do 'farmers need a ■civil defence organization -to meet national pr regional emerg­ encies?’’. Danger In Radio-active Dust At the Fairfield Farm Forum meeting at the home of Mr. Mrs. Wellington Haist, the census was that the need to pare for disaster in case of itary attack could be nearer than is realized. Danger from modern warfare would foe fire and the “fall-out” radio-active particles from atomic weapons. Prepara­ tion could be made for rendering help to the injured, homeless and hungry as quickly as .possible. Shelters would protect from “fall­ out.” A local organization should keep a list of those ready to offer food sity. In case of natural disaster such as hurricanes, floods and serious fire, farm ponds would be found helpful in supplying wa­ ter. Firs; air courses would give people knowledge and confidence /oy emergency. It is mostin cased; „ —_____ — —___ important to support the Red Cross. ■Next week a Christmas party will foe held at the home of Mr, and Mrs. George Hepburn. Close To Two Airport* The Elimville Farm Forum re­ minded its 'members that they were close to two airports and ■there was a need for a civil de­ fence organization in the com­ munity. There should be at least informed leaders to direct volun­ teer workers in case of emergen­ cy. They met at the home of and Mrs. Lloyd Johns. Should Know What To Do Parr Line Forum members that there is a need for a defence organization mainly ; precaution. It ip well to be pared. The main requirements in of hurricane or flood or fire : _ .know what to do after such a disaster has occurred. A. civil de­ fence organization^ would be the best to help prepare for these emergencies. Branch of the Department Education has been asked provide instructors. Douglas McNeil, of R,R, Goderich, the new president Huron Federation, presided the first time, Gordon Greig, 6 of for -- ----- -------- —a, ofBluevale, was reappointed ieecretary-fiOldman. Observe Tuesday As Yule Holiday? 'Douglas Rivers, president of Exeter Businessmen’s Associa­ tion, said Wednesday merchants1 would ask town council to de­ clare Tuesday, December 27, a •holiday. Mr. Rivers said most towns in this district plan to close Mon­ day and Tuesday and then stay open all day Wednesday. Monday is a Dominion holiday. At its last meeting, council decided to leave the question of a holiday up to the merchants Night shopping hours vary among stores for the last week before Christmas. Some intend to to stay open every night next week; others will open Thurs­ day, Friday and Saturday nights Ohly. Huron Sows Poor Seed Survey By OAC Shows Concern over, the low standard of seed sown iby Huron County farmers (was voiced by officials at the Huron County Soil and Crop Improvement Association meeting in Londesboro Friday hi'glit.' ■Results of a seed drill survey taken in Huron in 195,5 would “make*iyour hair stand on end,” reported Charles KI n g s.b u r y, fieldman of the Field 'Crops Branch oif O.A.C. Of 50 -samples of cereal grain seed, only 55 percent graded No. 1 and 17 percent was rejected for weed seed. Oif <25 samples of small seeds, only '36 percent waS No. 1 and 28 percent was reject­ ed. “Not Good Practice’’ This is hot a good picture for Huron County, Mr, Kingsbury slid. “Huron is considered the jp.p agricultural bounty in the province yet is has by no means the highest standard of farming.” Mr. Kingsbury explained that the samples were taken in the spring by Huron weed inspector, W. R. Dougall, of Hensall from seed drills in fields all over the county. This survey is taken every three of four years to give an indication of the duality of Seed sown. Reject Farm-Cleaned Samples (Oif the cereal seed tested 58 percent of the farm-cleaned sam­ ples graded No. 1; 14 percent was rejected, ,0f plant-cleaned samples,* 7'5 percent registered No. 1; five percent was rejected. In the small seeds, only 19 percent of seed purchased from farmers was No. 1; 44 percent was rejected; all seed purchased from dealers graded either No. 1 or* No. 2. Huron had the dubious honor of being the only county with pri­ mary noxious weed seeds in cere­ al 'grains. ’The varieties included field (bindweed; bladder campion, couigh .grass, perennial soW thistle and wild mustard. There were also three secondary noxious Weeds and 11 other .varieties in the samples. ‘Weeds in the small seeds in­ cluded bladdei’ campion, cough grass, oxeye daisy; eight second­ ary noxious varieties and 1'8 oth­ er types,Despite the low -standard this year, the results showed, some improvement over previous surveys, Mr. Kingsbury reported. In 1948, 29 percent of the seed was No. 1; 34 percent rejected. In 1952, 44 percent was No. 1; 28 percent rejected. In 195i5> the total samples showed 155 percent No. 1, and 17 percent rejected. G. W. Montgomery, Huron •County Ag Rep, urged that the survey results be publicized to emphasize the importance oif buy­ ing .good seed. “It seems very hard to impress on farmers the necessity of sowing only quality Seed,” he said. Majority of farm­ ers leave the cleaning of their seed tee late and some fail to get it treated at ail. The slogan 'Sow please Turn te Page 7 To Elect Council For Bosanquet -An election for council will staged in Bosanquet Township Monday with five men seeking three seats.Three sitting members, Guern­ sey Kimberly, W. J. Sitter and George Willsie, are being op­ posed by George W. Powell and Fred 'Derbyshire. Reeve Wilfred Fuller was re­ turned by acclamation to his se­ cond term of office. Deputy- iReeve George Lampman was also acclaimed. During 195'5, the council built two miles of development road at Port Franks and started con­ struction on a bridge at Mud Greek which was held up for steel. Reeve Fullei’ expressed concern over the loss of taxation on the ■Pinery which is being expropri­ ated by the Ontario Government. The 4,000-acre forest along Lake Huron brought the township $6,000 a year when it was owned by the Finery Corporation. The reeve hopes the government will <give the township an annual grant to compensate for the ‘loss of tax revenue. Meeting at the home of Frank Mousseau they conclud.e4 the evening by playing prcmMh- ive euchre. The winners Mrs. John Goldan, Mrs. HowaJjg. Atkins, Eldon Jarrott and John Roldan. Little Danger From Floods The .members of Thames Forum thought there was danger from floods in this munity and very , little could be done to effectively prepare again­ st hurricanes. In case of fire they felt there was ample protection at hand. The danger from mili­ tary attack would b e greater — please Turn to Page 14 Bend Lions Plan Centre Grand Bend Lions took their first step towards building a community centre when they agreed to purchase a parcel of land near the village school at a special meeting last week. The„ parcel includes three lots south of the school, a total area, of 175x280. A right of way has been arranged to connect the area .with the school grounds. ■Lions president Cam Chap­ man told The Times-Advocate the 28-member club hopes to build a $10-$15,000 recreation centre this coming year, The building would provide facilities for in­ door sports such as badminton, volleyball and basketball and also serve as a banquet hall. The land .was purchased from . Lyman Gratton. Plan Yule Treats Fpr Area Children Christmas parties for children in this area will be held on Sat­ urday and Thursday. •Exeter iLegion will be in charge of local entertainment, which is sponsored jointly by Legion, Li­ ons and Kinsmen. The, party will include free movies and free treats Thursday afternoon, Dec. 22. ■ •Town children will parade from Snell Bros. Ltd. to the thea­ tre at 1 p.m. and rural children will parade at 3 p.m. Dashwood 'Men’s Club plan to treat children in that area Satur­ day at 4 p.m. • In Hensall, the Chamber of ‘Commerce and Legion plan en­ tertainment for the'children there on Saturday at 2 p.m; .A film •will be shown in the town hall and treats distributed to the children. >A magician and ventriloquist will entertain youngsters at Grand Bend on Saturday morn­ ing. This party is sponsored <by the Legion. Damage AUXILIARY OFFICIAL HERE—Mrs. W. C. Vaughan, of St. Catharines, vice-president of the Hospital Auxilaries of On­ tario/was guest speaker at the Christmas meeting of South Huron Hospital Auxiliary Tuesday afternoon. She is seen chatting with Mrs. R. E. Russell, auxiliary president, and Miss Alice Claypole, hospital superintendent. ’ —T-A Photo Official Of Auxiliaries Inspects SH Hospital NEW OOUNCnAXJR—Bill Mus- W, Mohawk hockey player, was one of three now men elected to Exeter Council for 1950, “Every woman should give some of her time for the better­ ment of mankind and doing hos­ pital work is a fine piece of vol­ untary service,” Mrs. W. C. Vau­ ghan of 'St. Catharines told mem­bers of the Ladies Auxiliary to South Huron Hospital at their Christmas meeting on Tuesday afternoon. The speaker, who was intro­ duced by hospital superintendent, •Miss Alice Claypole, is keenly interested in auxiliary work. She is first vice president of the Hos­ pital Auxiliaries of Ontario and immediate past president of the St. Catharines Auxiliary. The im­ maculate condition of South Huron hospital was commented on by Mrs. Vaughan who toured the building prior to the meeting. First Training School The first training school for nurses in North America was founded at St. Catharines hos­ pital, Mrs. Vaughan said, ahd the Auxiliary has held its nine­ ty-first annual meeting. The 41,- 009 auxiliaries in Ontario earned $500,009 In 1955, she reported, The welfare and hap&inoss of the nurses in training is the'main concern of the St Catharines Aux­ iliary which has established a $1-200 bursary to provide for ad­ ditional training. A snack bar, which is staffed by auxiliary members and nets them $1,000 a month, a gift shop and traveling cart are fund-rais­ ing projects of their Auxiliary. ’Mrs, C. S. MacNaUghton thank­ ed the speaker and presented her With a gift on behalf Of the Aux­ ilary. Mrs. R. E. Ruseeill, newly in­ stalled president, -conducted the business meeting. Mrs. Gordon Koch gave the treasurer’s annual report which showed $7121 rais­ ed during the year of which $800 was spent for hospital supplies. Tribute was paid to Mrs. Koch who is retiring from the office she has held since the organiza­ tion of the Auxiliary. Solos in keeping With the ■Christmas season were sung iby Miss Maxine Reeder and Mrs. Hilda Payne accompanied by MISS Marjorie Doherty. The program and social hour were arranged by Miss Claypoio and the staff, Slippery roads caused a num­ ber of accidents in the district this week. Damage totalled about $2,000. •On Monday, cars driven by Gerald Rundle, of R.R. 5 London, and Harold Thompson, of Park­ hill, skidded into collision at the corner of Highway 81 and the iCrediton road around noon. The Bundle vehicle was pro­ ceeding north when it skidded isideways into the west lane of •the highway, Thompson applied his brakes and skidded into the ■oncoming car. Damage to the Rundle vehicle was $'500; to the Thompson car, $300. No one was injured. OPP Constable John Ford investigat­ ed. Two airmen from ‘RGAF Sta­ tion Centralia were hospitalized when their car struck a tree on a Stephen township road early Saturday morning. Robert An­ nan, the driver, lost control of the vehicle and skidded into the ditch. He and his passenger, Al­ bert iCllne, were admitted to ROAF 'h o s p i t al with undeter­ mined injuries. Damage to car WAS estimated at $450. Charge Town Youth Wayne Turvey, of Exeter, has .been charged with leaving the scene of an accident and careless driving in connection with an. accident at Hensall Wednesday,. December 7. A liar driven iby Eiwln Mer­ rill, Of Clinton, suffered nearly $200 damage when it was struck by another vehicle which did not ■stop.A short time later, DFB Con­ stables Elmer Zimmerman and Cecil Gibbons picked up the Pur­ vey youth and charged him with leaving the accident. He will ap­ pear in court next week. Two telephone poles were casu­ alties whbn drivers lost control of their cars on No. 4 highway on Monday and Tuesday. On Mon­ day Bruce Molt, of Hensall, knocked one off one-half mile —. Please Turn to Bags 14