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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1957-05-23, Page 1MASSED SQUARE DANCE—Three sets who won top prizes in the senior square dant- ' Ing competition at Exeter Lidns Victoria Day Festival Monday are shown here per- forming after the results were announced. A Sparta set left, copped first prize in the contest sponsored by Andrew Snelgrove, Exeter. —T -A Photo Jaoht: CFS-c=—Lions steer at theirleitival ;T:OWdf. Not144 was over; donned appropriate -garb to serve' over 60ff platei 'barbecued a on MOnday. The chefs were kept busy for two hours serving the left nf.the ;900ppoutuf steer but the bone 3 w,hp the meal was ---TrA Photo k ft BEST DRESSED POOCHES—Even though they won prizes for being the best dressed pooches at Exeter Lions' dog show, Monday, these canines weren't happy posing in their fancy costumes.' Left to right are Laura Jean MacMillan with "Skippy", who won third; Johnny MacNaughton with "Scamp", the winner; and Roger Cann with 'Penny", Who placed second, ' . —T -A Photo , . arbett:Lieur bid. Hands'. , Wm T -A Dancing Contest . . .. • A. set of McGillivray square dancers, young veterans at win- ning competitions and two sets from Exeter captured top prizes in The Exeter'Times-Advocate's • juvenile contest at Exeter Liens' e'•, Victoria Day Festival Monday afternoon. The McGillivray set, Cotbett- Lieury won top awards at Park- hill and at London this spring before copping first prize of $25 in the Exeter competition. Coach, ed 'by James Leckhart, this set has • seldrint been defeated in three years. In second -place Wile a Set from Principal A. B. Idle's room at Exeter Public School which • , won $15. It waS,coached by Mrs. Cliff Jory, the school's physical education teacher. Winners of third peke of $10 Were tile Suburban Kids, a group of grade five youngsters who were trained by Mrs. Rus - ell Snell. "Old Hands" k. 9 v Judge Miss Angela Arm*, of. the extension department, tint. Veraity of Western Ontario, de. seribed the champion Mtailliv- ray Net as "old hands at square. dancing." She praised their Mot. work, their timing and their Style.. Mr, LOckliart'S dancers Mitt Won $00 this year in addition to trophies from Parkhill Lions and Leincleft Sports Fair, They cap tared k the Parkhill champion- ship for the third -year in suc- cession,winning permanent pos- session of the silver cup. • The set has its own caller in young Billy Steeper, who stands on a box so he can reach the Mien:mho:le, Jacob Itomphf plays fiddle for the group and Mrs. Lockhart accompanies on the M. Leek -hart, a veteran caller himself, says this will be the last year of the prize-winning eet, "VVe've Well. too Often •at' Parkhill," he said. "We plan to quit to give the others a chance," Board Purchases Huron St. Home . Board Of Direetert of South Huron Hospital Association an- nounced this week it has or - chased the residence of Dr, and Mrs. g„ S. Steiner, Huron Street, Earlier this year, the board Perch/M(1 the vacant lot next to the Steiner residence, which is directly • across from the hos- pits]. The properties will be the site of the proposed Millet' resi- dence. The McGillivray coach is toy- ing with the idea of teaching square dancing to students at East Middlesex District High School, Parkhill, next winteri, Members of the winning set are Lynda Steeper and Jim Hutchinson, Stella Lockhart and Raymond Hutchinson, Heather MacGregor and Gary, Woodburn, I3onnie MacGregor and Harold Thompson. • Likes Bows, Footwork Judge Armitt said the second - prize *inhere Were "particularly good on their bows, had loyely footwork and lots of trimly." Members of this group included 13onhie Doerr. 'and Dean Mc- Knight, Barbara McDonald and Robert Schroeder, Judy Tennant and Fred Ward, Jacqueline Han- nah and Ted Sanders, Miss Armitt described the btirban Kids as "a nice bunch of deflects" who "had lots Of fun." Sponsored by Jones; Mac - Naughton Seeds Ltd,, the scrim Chided Helen Hendrick and Ted Wilson, Ann Marie Kraft •and John MatNaughton, Dianne Jay and George Godbolt, Linda Wal - per and John Snell. Tied fee fourth plate were two Mere stt8 from the Exeter school,. -end entered by teacher Ron Heintrith and another entr,v • Eighty -Second Year EXETER, ONTARIO, MAY 23, 1957 Candidates' Debate Reveals: 7 Discontent With Farm Ecoratinii. Major Factor In District Votin Asks Inspector Act On. Converted Barn At the first meeting after it authorized. •the appointment of a building inspector, town CQUI).. cil Tuesday night heard a re- quest that he take action against a person alleged to have contra- vened the bylaw. John Webster, local mason, said ne permit had been secured for renovation of a barn across from his house on Alexander street. The barn, he said, •was being converted into a house but the building has not been finished, Webster said the barn was an eyesore, and that it was not san- itary. "I think there should be something done about it," he said. "I don't want to throw any- body out in the street but why should I spend money to im- prove my place when this old barn . is right across the way? "We're . supposed to have a bylaw — why should somebody come in and do what they like to ,a building, and not have to get a permit? Juniors _Plan first .Concert Exeter Junior Band, formed only six months ago, will present its first concert next Wednesday Tight in the high school audi- torium. Although most members of the band have been training less than half a year, officials feel they've progressed to the point where they can perform in public. ' The band, led by James Ford, now has 35 pieces. Program will include instru- mental solos, duets and quartets. To show that it is possible for children to learn to play two instruments,some of the band Members- will phrform on the piano. Cecil Wilson, ehairman of the band'committee, said this week his group is considering the or- ganization of an adult band. Members would be drawn from Musicians of the former band which disbanded several years ago and, if there are any inter- ested, from adults who wish to learn to play instruments. Con- ductor would be Mr. Ford. If the senior band is formed, its strength could be maintained by graduation of members from the junior organization. Mr. Wilson requested any adults interested to contact the committee or the conductor at the junior band's concert next Wednesday. Act ,Affects New .Pupils Recent change in the Public Schools Act no longer gives chil- dren of five years of age the right to attend school, district officials pointed out this week, - The act now makes it clear that the child must have reached the age of five before December 31 in any year to have the right to be admitted thedollowing year. This change is intended to re- strict the practice in some rural area's of starting children in •gradeone at five, years of age. In • addition, it will relieve boards and inspectors of the re- sponsibility of deciding whether the school has sufficient accom- modation for five-year-old chil- dren and eliminated the question of the child's ability to •profit by the instruction at that age. Formerly, the act gave chil- dren of five the right to attend school except where accommoda- tion was limited or where it was believed the child was not ready to absorb the training. Both these' enialifications, which •no longer apply, were left to the discretion of local authorities. Damage $2,000 In Area Crashes Three accidents reported by Ontario Proyincial Police this week caused nearly $2,000 proper- ty damage. Early Thursday plaiting,. a tar driven by Cecil HodginS, Lucan, ran into the rear of a Vehicle operated by Robert Ifar- i rison Centralia; on No. 4 high- way south of Exeter. OPP Constable John Forde estimated damage at $225. Wednesday night, Dr. Nelson Haynes of Clinton lost control of his car and broke a hydro pole beside No, 4 highway about four miles north of Exeter. • The doctor told pollee lights of an Oncoming ear .blinded him, He was treated for minor facial tuts by Dr. J. C. Goddard. Hen - sell, at South Heron Hospital, Charges have been laid connection With a two -car crash at Dashwood Saturday night. A tar driven by Ohlen Truent- heti Parkhill, Which was travel- ling east on No, 83, made a left hand turn in front of a car operated by Elmer R. Johnston, Clinton who was driving CUL OPP $ Constable Cecil Gibbons "Something should be done about it. l'in entitled to some privileges if I pay. my taxes, The north end is just as good as the south end of town,"He complained that council didn't pay as much attention to the north end as the south. Mayor R. E. Pooley said he Would ask Inspector Walter Cut - bush to investigate. Building permits were issued to Martin Laub, for a garage; Russell Balkwill for general re- pair to a house on Huron street; Mrs. Lawrence Marks for a ga- rage on Carling street, Councillors again com.plained that persons were applying for permits after the work had be- gun. Predict Trouble Two councillors charged the new draM being constructed on Andrew street south, between James and Simcoe streets, will fill cellars in the area it serves instead of carrying away the water in time of flood. Reeve William McKenzie and • Councillor Alvin Pym said water from the creek, when it is swol- len, will back up, the drain be- cause it enters the creek at a 90 -degree angle instead of at 45 degrees into the current. Reeve McKenzie said cellars of houses connected to' the drain would be filled in the spring when the creek is high. Councillor Pym said all later drains have to enter ditches at a 45 -degree angle in order to work properly: The reeve was instructed to discuss the matter with the en- • gineer. Debate Road Work Council members staged a lengthy debate over maintenance of roads. Complaints were voiced that the town grader was gouging too deep a ditch at the sides of the streets to allow runoff for water. Councillor • Ralph Bailey, in, charge of roads, defended .the' practice, pointing out that holes had broken out of the oiled pave- ment wherever there were built- up driveways which prevented water from running off, ---Please turn to Page 3 117' Discontent over farm condi- tions—particularly concern over imports and low prices—was re- vealed Wednesday night as e major factor in the Huron elec- tion campaign. r Fanners packed the Legion Hall at Clinton to hear Liberal Andy McLean and Progressive Conservative Elston Cardiff out- line the farm policies of their respective parties. The debate was sponsored by the Farmers' Union. Spectators left no doubt they're not happy with their present plight. Aroused by the Liberals' oft - repeated ass ertion that the country is enjoying unprecedent- ed prosperity, farmers badgered Andy McLean for information as to when that prosperity was go- ing to hit the farmers. One questioner put it this way: "How are we going to carry on Until these good times come?" RECENT GRADUATE — Ann Dietrich, daughter of Joseph Dietrich, Mount Carmel, gradu- ated recently from St. Joseph's School of Nursing, London. •Announces Program Elston Cardiff took advantage of the meeting to outline, for the first time in Huron, the new agricultural program of the Pro- gressive Conservalive party — a Howe Predicts Seaway Will Bring Boom Here Canada's minister of trade and commerce, Rt. Hon. C. D. Howe, predicted industrial growth and expanded farm markets for this area following his talk support- ing A. Y. McLean, Liberal can- didate for Huron, at Goderich Wednesday afternoon. The St. Lawrence Seaway was the reason behind Mr. Howe's optimism for Huron's 'future. A few minutes earlier he told a crowd of 150 at MacKay Hall, Goderich, that the county town would "benefit from the increas- ed activity on the Great Lakes as an important port and' dis- tributing centre",. Mr. McLean, introduced Mr. Howe and poke'' of him'as the man who had made probably the greatest contribution, since the war, in Canada's development. Mr. Howe, said much. of the surplus in agricultural produce was decreasing. While he ad- mitted that not all Western farmers viewed the wheat sur- plus with thanks, he said that other produce such as butter was gradually finding home mar - Lions Plan Annual Day, Success Despite Rain Happily surprised •with the success of their first holiday celebration despite the cold, wet weather, Exeter Lions are talk- ing about making their Victoria Day Festival an annual event. Although the horse show had to be cancelled beeause- of rain all -day Sunday, Lions moved their other attractions inside the arena and drew crowds of close to 1,000.for both afternoon and evening shows. The square dancing competi- tions were • popular with the crowd and the steer barbecue proved a delicious novelty. Over 600 were fed by the club. Lions began roasting the steer Saturday night and had to erect emergency shelter when the ram began. The downpour continued •most of Sunday but the chefs were able to keep the barbecue going. In adidtion to 600. servings of beef, Lions served over 700 hot dogs and several hundred ham - burgs. Over 100 dogs of every size, description and temperament competed in the pooch show. Prizes were given for the best dressed, best trained, largest, smallest and those with the long- est ears and tails. Jimmy Young, Grand Bend, vyon the trophy for best -trained animal, His harnessed dog pulled • —Please turn to Page 3 kets to keep pace with the sup- ply. He said, "In fact, if the trend continues, Canada may have to import butter to supply the expected demand. in the next few years". When questioned as to whether the United States had any control over the market for Canada's uranium ore, Mr. Howe stated that the U.S. took only the sur- plus not contracted by markets at home and in the United Kingdom. Pointing to Canada's tremend —Please turn to Page 3 Where To •Find It * *•••• SPECIAL FEATURES; Hensall Fair & IMPLEMENT SHOW Pages 6, 7, 8, 9 Clean -Up Campaign 16, 17 P.ages • Church Notices 14 Coming Events 14 Editorials 2 Entertainment — 14 Farm News • 1, 2 .Feminine Facts a IA Hensall Luc an 15 Sports •4 Want Ads 13 program lie helped dr proposals included: Maintenance of a :flex* support program to give: A "fair" share of the 1 income; Establishment fi through eoloperation. witl organizations,. .for the ge( tion of that price support E ncouragement of pr controlled marketing boa Greater freight assista feed grains to the west. G reater p tee tin it farmer against competiti ports; Easement of the farm situation; Appointment of Itaa, mission, to investigate the between returns to .prodei the price paid to oonsuni "This Liberal governmc not given the farmer the deal he should have had past four years," .Cardiff! ed. "A lot of good farmeil been forced off. the soil." Cardiff said fanners 'Ail ting in the driver's seat election and if they dichil advantage of their prairie they might not get the , again. The pc member criticie loss of trade with Brita said the Conservatives wotl a .Commonwealth t r. a economic conference imm ly to reestablish markets, He also complained abe tight money policy of the Loan Board which was 1 many farmers off the lam Cost -Price Squeeze Mr. McLean attribute present farm problem cost -price squeeze they Prices for Canadian fan ducts were the highest world but costs had risen even greater extent. " Mr. McLean said Cana& capita trade rate was. the in the world. He defend free trade policies of the 1 government, suggesting 1 tariffs were created again ports, then farmers `could reciprocal action in, reg their exports. He wondered if the re people in Exeter, Centra .13lyth„., would, ,appreciate $2,000,000 market in the States cut off. Mr. McLean said the government's immigratio icy,, under which the co population had increased cent in the, past decade providing expanding mark farmers right at • horfte, rate of immigration is con so that it is assured th demand for more farin p will also increase," the —Please Turn to Check Vehicle' At Air Station The annual vehicle check was carried. out at Station • Centralia on. Tu May 21, Sgt. Perry and constables from the OP tachment at Kitchener wi charge and were helped 1 RCAF Police under, Sgt. Andrew. The check was available persons who drive on the both Air Force personne civilians. ,Altogether,. inc the RCAF service velucles, were 567 vehicles checked 63 rejected for several re 'JUNIOR SQUARE DANCE Corbett,Lieury set, coached by The TirneStAdvocatessjuenmte tt keter Lions Victoria Day This set has already won the CHAMPIONS — 'Here's the James Lochkart, which' won square dancing competition Festival Monday afternoon, Parkhill Lions Club trophy ...Please Turn tw Page 3 estimated daniages at .$800„ j three years in. a row and the chainpionship at the London 4 Sports Fair. 'Members are, left to right Bill Steeper, C Lynda Steeper, Jim Hutchinson, Stella Lockhart, Rayi llutehinsori, Heather MacGregor, Gary Woorlbtirit MacGregor and Harold 'Thompson, Jacob itonthf, fiddler; Mrs. Lockhart the piano player, and Mr Lee are shown behind: