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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1956-09-27, Page 1'1 Eighty-Second Year * High dhows, and a member of the 1 of the nine-member received the Zurich when further events will be off. Pol­ and WHO'LL GET THE MOST?—Staging a floss-eating contest at Zurich Fair on Tuesday are Ruth Ann Flaxbard and Gerald Rader, both of Zurich. Good weather cut attend- to take advan- —T-A Photo ance by two-thirds at the annual Hay township fair since farmers had tage of the sunshine to get crops in. (ME; ? ■ 1 gfc-|S?I1 South Huron District School students elected Bill , Jen, outstanding scholar | athlete, to their top post Tues­ day. The 17-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Pollen, Exeter, was chosen president of the student council in a school-wide vote. A former junior track and field champion, quarterback of the Panthers football team, and a member of the senior basketball team, Bill .topped the grade 11 class last year, winning the Exe­ ter Lions Club academic award. 1-Ie also woh the award in grade nine. Vice-president of the council is Darol Tuckey, ■ daughter of Mr.’ and Mrs. Bruce Tuckey, R.R. 1 Hensall. Like the presi­ dent, she is a grade 12 student. Darol is a member of the girl’s basketball team. Huron County’s Agricultural Queen Rosemary Dobson of R.R. 1 Kirkton, was elected secretary. The red-haired beauty is an ac­ complished dancer, who has starred in the school’s variety Li X' “THE EXETER-TIMES ADVOCATE, SEPTEMBER 27, 1956 Price Per Copy 7 Cent! Ausable River Conservation , The Authority mailed the con- i Authority, meeting in Exeter .tract to' Blyth last week but j Town Hall Wednesday afternoon, I btulder had already requested agreed to meet Contractor R. A. I the increase on August 23. 0 ----------' ----- Mayor R. E. Pooley and PUC Chairman L. J. Penhale assured DUCKY CONVERSATION—These three girls had quite a talk with this pen of ducks at Zurich Fall Fair oil Tuesday. Neither the girls nor^the ducks, however, derived much benefit from the conversation. The'girls are, left to'right, Donna and Gail Richardson and Judy Anne Denomme, all of Zurich. • . Seize Beer At Hensall Charges under the Canada Temperance Act are pending against Wilson Allen, Hensall, following a police1^ raid on his house early Sunday morning. Six provincial police, led by OPP Constable John Forde, Exe­ ter, confiscated a large quantity of beer and liquor. Constables from Goderich and Seaforth, assisted in the raid. Car driven by Jim' Haley-, Exe­ ter, suffered. $300 damage when. R rolled*'in. a ditch-Stephen township road, a mile south of Exeter on Friday; Damage amounted to $200 when a car driven by William Richfield, of Zurich, struck a hydro pole on the Goshen Line, Saturday. ssgSL.*. HARVARD CRASHES NEAR AIRPORT—This Harvard was forced to make a landing in the field of William Schroeder, R.R. 1 Centralia, shortly after it took off' from RCAF Station Tuesday morning. Only damage was to the propeller and to turnip and corn crops. Two guards are LAC “J. W. Mortens and AC C. Godley. T-A Photo Red-Haired Dancer County Queen A red-haired dancer from Kirk- tom Rosemary Dobson, became the second Huron Agricultural Queqn during the junior farmers’ variety show at Exeter Fiar last week. The 16-year-old SHDHS stu­ dent was chosen over four .other contestants for the comity “ if/............." ' ' ‘ dent was chosen over four pthe1, contestants for the county Honor, includes $50 in cash. She’s daughter qf Mrs. Alma Dob- Rosemary is well - known throughout the district as an entertainer. She and her brother danced for a number of years dt the Kirktori Garden Barty and, since coming to SHDHS, she has starred in the school’s annual review. She’s also received awards, for her academic standing and is a member of the school’s basket- Campaign Tdfald*$«75.60 S. B. Taylor, chairman^ of the C.N.I.B. campaign for this area reports the following donations-: Exeter, $102.15; Centralia, $57: Crodiion, $5 and Dashwood, ball team. Rosemary succeeds her cousin, Marion Creery, of R.R. 1 Wood­ ham, as county queen. In last year’s contest, Rosemary placed third. • Runner-up" in this year’s con­ test and winner of $25 was Barbara Tuckey, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Oscar Tuckey, R.R. 1 Hensall. Marilyn Bissett, Exeter, won $15 for third prize. Other two girls in the compe­ tition" were Gwon Simpson, Exe­ ter, and Barbara Allison, Exeter. Public School Inspector John G. Goman was spokesman for the' judges, who included Miss Heather Goldstein and- Mrs. Bruce Perry, two SHDHS teach­ ers. Hit of the junior farmer var­ iety show, which included per­ formers from four clubs in the •county, was versatile Bort Pop­ per, of Seaforth. He entertained on the violin and the guitar, ren­ dered imitations of Elvis Presley and sang, in “The Happy Wan- Local entertainers included Marilyn Bissettu Bill Dougall, Raymond Cann, Maurice Love, Doris and Dorenc Brock. “Taffy” Arnold, a banjo-play­ ing comedian from Detroit, was a featured performer. Dr, E. S. Steiner,' chairman* of the entertainment committee of the Agricultural 'Society, was master, of ceremonies. A crowd of 300 attended. Fair Pictures On Page 16 See Exeter Fair in pictures on page 16. This week . The Times-Ad- vocate features a full page of photos taken at this year’s exhibition, This marks the first time The T-A has given its readers a picture page, The photos show 4-H win­ ners, Huron county queens, fun on .the midway, horse basketball team. Nancy Fahner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Fahner, Stephen, is treasurer. Publicity chairman of the coun­ cil is fourleen-year-old Bill Eth- HS Names Track Stars South Huron District High School track and field champions were declared Wednesday after­ noon at the annual sports meet. Jack Clarke, of Stephen town­ ship, captured the senior boy’s title with 18 points. Runner-up was Jules Desjardine, former intermediate champion, who compiled 16. Doug Wein, Exeter, was the in­ termediate boys’ winner with 20 points. Barry Glover placed se­ cond with 16. BilljEtherington, R.R. 1 Hen­ sall, won the junior division with a score of 13. Norman Knox, Exeter, was runner-up with 10. Joan Ravelie, Grand Bend, took the senior girls’ title. She scored 16 points’, two more than her closest rival, Julija Gulens, of Dashwood. Allison Clark, of Centralia, a tri-school champion last year, tied with Donna Wells for the in­ termediate girls’ title. Each on 14 points. The junior girls’ winner will not be declared until Thursday when further events will be run Daylight Time Ends Saturday:^^ ■ Daylight Saving Time in Ex­ eter and most area towns at Saturday midnight, September 29. Church services Sunday will be on Standard Time, Fear Cut In Crowds To Put Fair In Red Financial position, of Exeter Agricultural Society was still in doubt this week as officials tabu­ lated the results of its' three-day exhibition.. Secretary-t r e a s Hr er Clark Fisher said gate receipts were cut in half and revenue from concessions Was down'. However, cost of prizes was reduced, too, because a number of classes had to be cancelled. Unfortunately, the fair started off with one strike against it since the Society- was nursing a deficit from the year before. Snow and rain hit the area Thursday afternoon. Cool winds and light showers 'disrupted the afternoon program. Despite the weather, the 1,500 who attended enjoyed them­ selves. They sloshed through greasy fair grounds to visit the midway, machinery exhibitors, horse and cattle shows. Kids didn’t mind, standing in the mud, to wait their turn on the ferris wheel. The arena, however, was the most poular spot of the day and it was crowded with milling i throngs inspecting the trade | show and inside exhibits. Hot dog booths and the Scouts’ “ba­ con in a bun” stand did a sell­ out business. Six 4-H demonstrations were the highlight of the fair. Several hundred braved cold winds to watch the judging of the beef and dairy calf, clubs. Large dis­ plays of the corn, grain and sugar beets club were main at­ tractions inside the arena.. Hundreds of school children opended the fair by parading to the grounds from down town. Pupils from 15 schools made up One of the largest school parades in the history of the fair. Mrs. R. Mills’ Woodham school carried off first prize and Mi$s Marilyn Haberer’s room in Exe­ ter Public School came second. The Exeter Saddle Club and the officials’ car, carrying Queen Rosemary Dobson and her lady- in-waiting, Barbara Tuckey, led the float parade. Major parade winders were H.E.P.C., business float; John Knuts, freak outfit; Judy SnCl- grove, bicycle; and Bonita Greene, tricycle. Four bands provided the music -—the Dashwood Citizens Band with its corps of drum major­ ettes led by Kathy Kalbfleisch of Zurich, South Huron District High School Band, Exeter Legion Pipe Band and RCAF Centralia Bugle Band. Keenest competition in the horse show came in the saddle class where a dozen local riders vied in trail horse, open stpeik,- ;Top herd in the cattle^ show was .the Polled Angus of Edward Bros., Arva.' The reserve spot went to a local Hereford herd owned by by Whitney Coates and Son, R.R. 1 Centralia. H A large crowd attended the Thursday night dance which ended the three-day exhibition. Several prizes were given away by merchants who con­ ducted draws at the fair. Mrs. Leonard Ravelie, Grand Bend, won a matress from Hop­ per-Hockey. Paul Boulianne, Crediton, won an electric waffle iron' from Exeter District Co-op. erington, of R.R. 1 Hensail. Pro­ minent in 4-H work, Bill recently < won a $100 award in a calf' scramble contest at Western Fair. Elections for the Athletic So­ ciety at the school were held Wednesday and Jules Desjar- dine, track and -field champion and rugby star, was elected pres­ ident, He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Desjardine, Grand Bend. Vice-president is Jane Farrow, daugther of Mr. anc| Mrs. Claude Farorw, and a member of the girls’ basketball team. Joan Ravelie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Ravelie, Grand Bend, was chosen treasurer and Barbara Tuckey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Tuceky, is pub- icity chairman. Election for secretary ended in a tie between Patsy Marshall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Mashall, Kirkton, and Helen Down, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Down, R.R. 1 Hensail. Another vote 'will be taken to declare a winner. Election for members of the paper staff, which produces the school’s annual year, book and "Hi-Lights” for The Times-Ad"- vocate, will be held Thursday. Blyth’s request for more money to build the Morrison Dam. .. MM. The Authority executive em-' authority officials that the Com- powered a commitee to sign a! mission was prepared to pay the new contract with the Toronto' town’s share of the new price jn builder at the increased price of i order to get the dam built. They $169,420. This is $6,000 more than again stressed the necessity of his original tender. j the project to meet the town’s This latest move, however, , need for more water. may still not get the long-delayed Lt , Fieldman H. G, conservation and water supply Hooke said he believes the mum- project underway. Blyth inti- PPal board would approve the miated to the Authority .engineer, in£I,ease; u j- j . this week that cost of materials uThe Authority discussed two , may have increased again and alternatives to meeting Blyth’s be may be forced to up his price iwrest ®ne, was to interview for the second time. I sJ?aIler . contractors . to secure ___ _ other prices on the job and the ! °tllCr WHS t0 W£lit UntJ1 ^I’St ; Of tlle yP3r and Cal1 f°r tenders retailto aceeS a conS1 ?BaiD' Tito, latter was.rejected based- on his original bid of $163,425. Blyth requested the increase because of a hike in cost of build­ ing materials after he submit­ ted his 'tender on August 1 and before the Authority was able to offer a contract. Contractor Within Rights Authority officials, surprised and somewhat 'irritated at the refusal, questioned whether it was legal for Blyth to turn down the contract. Authority Solicitor E. S. Livermore, QC, London, said the builder was within his rights since the authority did not offieally accept his tender until three weeks after he sub­ mitted it. town’s share of the new price in Ladies Shine At Zurich, Men Busy At Harvest The men were too busy harv­ esting to exhibit at Zurich Fair on Tuesday so the women took over. , Competition in baking, ladies work, flowers, fruits and vege­ tables were highlights of the fair. Livestock and horse entries were d'own.- • " *•'< "•^President William Davidson said, “We’ve got a‘ -good fair but our attendance is away down.” Secretary E. F. Klopp estimated the crowd at about one-third of last year’s. Weather for the fair was just too nice and most of the farmers in the area stayed home to clean up late harvesting operations. The fair opened with a parade v?f children from six schools be­ hind the Dashwood Band, which provided music throughout the afternoon. The horse show featured the outdoor program. District win­ ners Included ' Bert McBride, Marilyn Erb and Arnold Merner, Zurich; Ed Schroeder, Hensall, and Harold Clark, R.R. 1 .Wood­ ham . Edgar Willert, of R.R. 1 Zurich, swept the awards in the Zurich 4-H calf club. He showed the best animal and was top showman club. He Chamber of Commerce trophy and the V. L. Becker award. His closest rival was Bill- El­ liott, of R.R. 1 Zurich, who came second in both calf and show­ manship competitions. Top beef herd in the cattle show' was exhibited by John Peck, of Kippen. Percy Willert and Son, Zurich, showed the best grade cattle. Tom Triebnei-, Exeter, won the senior baby beef special. Major .winners in the ladies • ddparthi'ent ''W'<?re;' Mrs. • Cliff P ep- pcrs .Mrs,.-JJenyy FtisS, Mrs. Ed' Gill;'" Mrs. Herb '. Klopp, Ml'S. Theo'. Steinbach and Mrs. Earl Flaxbard. Jacob Battler, Zurich, topped the vegetable division with 23 first prizes. Mrs. Percy Willert, Mrs Elizabeth Webber and Mrs. W. Haugh copped the majority of flo.wer laurels and Fred McCly- mont, Varna, was the fruit cham­ pion'. Cliff Pepper, of . Dashwood, won more prizes- than any One else at the fair. He captured over 80 first? in the poultry division. because of the possibility of further increases in the price of materials. Stresses importance Of Water Restating his stand on the im­ portance of the project, Author- • ity Chairman John A. Morrison said: “Water will be a scarce element in the days to come as . the result of new industries and increased population.” He con­ gratulated the town of Exeter on its effort to secure adequate water supply. (Exeter officals want the dam to provide sufficient water to ac­ comodate a major proposed ex­ tension to the local canning fac­ tory. Company officials have as­ sured the town they will erect the extension if they are assured of water.) Commenting on Blyth’s refusal to accept the original contract, Authority Chairman Morrison , stated: “This is the first time in my 25 years experience in municipal work that a contract has been repudiated in this man­ ner.” Engineer W. K. Clawson, Lon­ don, said the practice is fairly common where -there is an in­ crease in materials such- as. steel. He felt Blyth’s price was “reasonable”. Total cost of the project will be j increased to nearly $190,000. if Blyth accepts the new contraeV | Of this amonut the province will pay 55 percent arid the town of Exeter approximately 40 per­ cent. Town _ increase would 'be borne by the PUC and not by increasing the town’s debenture issue. Muni­ cipal board has already allowed the town to borrow $71,250 in debentures, 25 percent more than its original request for a $57,000 loan. If the town wanted to raise more .than $71,250 in debentures, the municipal board would re­ quire another public hearing. I officials said Exeter’s Flier Relives Battles At UK Film Premiere fill Robert D. .Grassick, Exefer, j J. Arthur Rank company at the one of four surviving Canadians ‘ ■NT-"4U A----- -I--—:-- who flew with legless British air ace Douglas -Bader during the Battle of Britain, relived his war experiences last wdek at a film premiere in Toronto. Grassick, who lives at 85 Vic­ toria St. W., was guest of the initial North American; showing of “Reach for the Skies”, a film depicting the exploits of Bader and his squadron of “Wild Can­ adians.” Now an . insurance salesman and restaurant operator at Cen­ tralia, Grassick served with the squadron from 1939 to 1941. One o fthe original Canadians who formed the unit, he was the .last to leave it. Grassick recalls Bader*. took over the squadron, his first com­ mand, when it was in France'. The Canadians had suffered heavy losses trying to cover evacuations. Bader reorganized the unit and, after experiencing the Canucks’ prowess in the air, told the Allied command “give me all the Canadians you can.” He got the squadron back up to 80 percent Canadian.' After Dunkirk, the unit was stationed near Norwich, Eng­ land, and did routine convoy patrols until the Battle of Britain started. It was during Uris period that —Please Turn To Page 3 P PERFECT WEATHER AT ZURICH—Zurich’s annual fair was blessed with perfect weather but instead of attracting crowds, it kept farmers at home working in the fields. This scene* shows the Dashwood Band playing for spectators Tuesday after­ noon, Dorses and cattle provided the main afternoon shows; ladies’ competitions were Praise Pilot Over Crash RCAF officials praised a Cen­ tralia instructor who crash-land­ ed a Harvard in a field near the statioh after its engine failed on take-off Tuesday morning. ’ They described the landing as a “very commendable perform­ ance.” Only one propeller and a wing, which caught in a fence, suffered damage. The instructor was Flying Of­ ficer F. R, Wcadick and his student was Acting Pilot Officer P. R. Grindley of the Royal Air Force. They were taking off for a routine training flight when the engine quite shortly after the .Harvard got in (ho air. The plane crashed at O.'|7 and by 0.40 crash tenders and am­ bulance were on the scene. The plane landed in the field of William Schroeder, R.R. 1 Centralia, abMft a half-mile east of Crediton. Turnips, melon and corn wore damaged by the crash, i One tender became stuck in j the muddy field and a caterpil- j lar had to be brought in to got !