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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1962-11-15, Page 1Highest Legion "award tven to former mayor • cafe 1 Eighty-Eighth Ygar EXETER, ONTARIO .NOVEMBER '10, .1962 Price Per Copy 10 Cents w. Lentint.••11.4 —49:11mort,,,ef *4.4446 tmAgg;;;44mXimmemm. Escaped prisoner jailed for GB thefts The Meritorious Service Med. al -- highest award of the hey. at Canadian Legion — was pre- sented to R. "Ted" Pettey Paring t the Iternembranee Day banquet at gxeter Legion ben Saturday night. The presewadon followed the reading of a four-page citation recounting his extraoiLlinary ac- tivities in the veterans' Urgent. Wien over a 28-Year Period. It is the first and only award of its kind made by the local branch se-, an honor which re- quires the approval of the na- tional command of the isegell. The Medal was presentest Andrew "Scotty" Easton, a fel- low life-member of the braise,. and its charter secretary, The citation was read by Group Captain L IL Randall, com- manding officer at RCAF Sta- tion Centralia; the accompany ing plaque presented by Hon, C, S, lliaeNaughton, Hut), SIPP, and a copy of ellatio provided by Eric Heywood, president of the branch and the person mainly responsible for the work in preparation for the award, "During this great man's Le- gion career and public activi- ties," the citation read, "he was always above and beyond the call of office in performing any duties that were placed be- fore him, At the age of 71 years, this man still remains as active in Legion affairs as any other member. We, the officers, past presidents and past officers, feel that the Legion in general is very fortunate to have a man of this calibre in this great or- ganization*" Double surprise Unaware that the presenta- tion was to be made, the fernier mayor found himself uncustom- arily at somewhat of a loss for words, momentarily at least, He was further surprised to find his wife had witnessed the cer- emony from the kitchen of the CE role vital: CO At Exeter Lions Club Thurs- day, Group Captain L. II, Randall, commanding officer of RCAF' Centralia, outlined present and future plans of the station as it pertains to the initial training and selection of officers for the RCAF, He assured his listeners that in the future Centralia, will play an important part in maintaining an efficient air force. G/C Randall occupied many important positions with the RCAF before taking command of the Centralia station this fall, He was introduced to the club by President Fred Dar- ling. The thatks of the club,. together with a small token, was extended by Thomas Mac- Millan, A sing song was led by Lion Norm Walper with Mrs. Audrey Haugh, town, accompanying on the accordion. The meeting was held at the Dufferin Hotel, Centralia. Biddulph tries site Site for the proposed Mc- Gillivray central school has been chosen. Biddulph Township Public School Board has taken an option on eight acres of land on the farm of Frank Hardy, Lucan, Lot 26, Concession 4, Biddulph (at the centre side- road). Drilling will commence im- mediately for water and as soon as a satisfactory Well has been obtained, the site will be purchased. Plans will then be started for the new eight-room school, pins a gyintortim. Com- pletion is planned for Septet). ber 1, 1963. At the same meeting, the board accepted the tender of M. Marshall for the put- chase of the "Little Brick School" at the south end of Math street, attempt to .serve his A:vellums ity an whatever capacity he was. able and he .expressed. gratitude to his wife for her energetic as' aistange toward his eentribiss lions. The ceremony was pot .with,, out humor, "'Scotty" Easton, who made the presentation, said Please turn to page a TED POOLEY RECEIVES HIGHEST LEGION AWARD . . "Scotty" Easton, charter member, pins on medal Although the Sunday was only one of 'the factors, the obvious- ly enlarged community partici- pation in the ceremony made possible by the day may en- courage consideration of Re- membrance Day observance on the nearest Sunday to Nov, 11 in future years. "This is the answer", suggested one Legion member, mindful of some of the problems of mid-week cere- monies in• the past. • During the principal service at James St. Sunday morning. Rev, Ernest Lewis paid tribute to the service gven by R. E. Pooley, (for which he had re- ceived recognition Saturday night), and to the address de- "All the news in a nutshell." That's the slogan of Exeter's newest newspaper, "The Acorn", being printed by the students of room 13 at Exeter Public School, under the direc- tion of their teacher, Carl Mills. Complete with news reports, editorials, cartoons and jokes, the first issue was distributed by the energetic paper staff Thursday. Although future publication dates have not been set, Mr. Mills reported the staff planned to have another one out before Christmas if possible. He ex- plained that the students were very enthusiastc over the pro- ject, which is being used as an English composition exercise, Editor Norman Howey heads the staff and in his inaugural editorial, commented on the possibility of his fellow read- ers having a swimming pool in the future. Denouncing the "dirty area by the park" as a swimming hole, the youthful writer appears to shate the hope of the organizers of the pool campaign but did not build up the students' hopes too muck "Donatsons toward this are being made and if enough are made by spring the town coun- cil Might get it started", he commented, "Let us just hope," Cartoons for the three-page edition were handled by Paul- ine Wells and Randy Jones. Miss Wells depicted a harassed student bending over sonic books under the heading that pointed out examinations Were A 19-year-old London youth, toll A, Loeffler, was sent to in Ontario reformatory for concurrent terms of 18 months definite and 12 months indeter- minate on 23 separate criminal charges laid after a string of break-ins and car thefts. Included in the charges which were heard by London magistrate Donald B. Menzies, Thursday, were three laid by OPP Constable Ray Gileno for crimes in the Grand Bend area. The youth, whose daring es- cape from over a 25-foot wall at the Middlesex jail still re- mains a mystery, was charged with breaking into cottages owned by J. 0. Maxwell of Southcott 'Pines and J, K. Luney, River Road. He was also charged with stealing a 1962 Chrysler owned by a Grand Bend fisherman, Elmer Zimmer. The car was recovered, but was b a d I y wrecked. The magistrate imposed sent- ence after studying detailed reports from probation officers, psychiatrists and social work- ers who attempted to solve a complex problem as to why the grade 12 student became involved in the record number of offences, He had never before served a prison term and the magis- trate recommended that the slim, fair-haired youth be ob- served by a psychiatrist and starting at the school this week. Randy's cartoon displayed the battered and scarred bodies of members of the school's foot- ball teams who are engaged in a six-team loop. Other contributors were: Da- vid Frayne, assistant editor; Ron Durand, news editor; Kar- en McArthur, sports editor; Gary Wurm, humour editor; Judy Estey and Claude Pratte. Tour T-A Previous to producing their publication, the students toured the offices and plant of The Exeter Times - Advocate and were given pointers about news- paper work by Sports Editor Bill Batten, The students were told the or- ganization of a newspaper and' were shown the operation of tht plant. Other members on the school': paper staff who did not get ar No threat Evidence at the trial reveal- ed a story of wrecked cars high-speed police chases, home break-ms and attempted thefts plus escaping custody on three occasions, Defence lawyer Ben Racine who asked that his client ht' given psychiatric treatment, said "the whole thing seems to be senseless," Countered the magistrate "all crime is", Magistrate Menzies said, "A boy may be mentally ill, yet still know the difference be- tween right and wrong. It seems to me if he were turn- ed upside down and a little pressure was applied, it might have a curative effect." Stores offer 'treasure' Exeter merchants open the Christmas shopping season this week with a town-wide treasure hunt and the begin- ning of the new "Christmas Bonus" draw. Gifts for over 300 district families will be on display in local store windows beginning Thursday. They'll be free for thc. claiming. Distribution of coupons will begin for the "Christmas Bo- nus" in which $550 will be given away in $5.00 merchan- disc certificates, tides in the first publication are: Graham Hern, sports; Paulette Schroeder, layout dep't; Geordie Laughton. and Carol Shapton, proof readers; Linda Wells, printer and Gor- don Page, sales, hall, at the special request of the Legion president. He kissed her as she joined the group at the fron t Mr- Dooley paid tribute to the- rank and file of the Legion, ins dicating he felt the award. should have been made to the branch as a Whole,. He re-iterated his philosophy that each man should) ss..sfs .... ' ----- Impressive services of memorial here "We will remember then)", Rarely has tl is promise been more impressively fulfilled than it was Sunday in a series of out- standing Remembrance D a y ceremonies conducted by Exe- ter Legion in co-operation with other organizations and the community in general. Beginning with a memorial banquet attended by 300 in the Legion Hall Saturday night, the ceremonies included well - at- tended services at James St. United Church, the 'cenotaph and at Hurondale throughout Sunday. Joining the Legion for Ike ob- servance were RCAF Centra- lia, town and township come cils, Exeter Ministerial Associa- tion, area churches, Scout groups, service organizations, lodges and other associations,. Highlights of the weekend cer- emonies were: Presentation of the Legion's highest award — the Meritori- ous Service Award — to former president R. E. "Ted" Pooley; A capacity crowd at James St. UC (where ushers had dif- ficulty seating all of the groups on parade), at •the cenotaph, and at Huronclale. An outstanding address by a first war veteran, Rev. Hugh C. Wilson, of Thames Road UC, at the Saturday night banquet; (extracts appear on the edito- rial page, 4); Fly-pasts by Chipmunks from RCAF Station Centralia during the cenotaph service, Sunday observance Three factors were among those responsible for the suc- cess of this year's observance; the fact that this year Remem- brance Day fell on a Sunday; a sunny, even though cool, day; and an extensive amount of preparation by Legion Presi- dent Eric Heywood and officers of the local branch, Where to find it Announcements , .... 19 Church Notices „ 17 Coming Events ...... ..... 18 Editorials .,—......., 4 Farm News ...,.... .... . 10 Feminine Facts . ..... 14, 15 Hentall 5 Lucan . 16 Sports .. 6, 7, 8, 9 Want Ads 12, 13 livered by his fellow-minister, receive any prescribed treat- - Please turn to page 3 tient, PS publishes paper Rev, L. R. Hoffman, Gra' Bend, has complained tha his position was misrepre• stinted in last week's story headlined, "SHDHS threaten• ed over football injury". He claims in a letter that he did not in any way at- tempt to threaten the board over his son's injury. He also objected to some factsi n- cluded in the story, His complete letter is pub. lished on page 3. 'All news in a nutshell' Mrs. Clifford Jory, RR 1 ifirkton, teacher at Exeter PS, received her bachelor of arts degree at the recent con- vocation at UWO, London. She majored in history, and Eng- lish, She has taught at Exeter for the past eight years, in Stephen two years and was on the staff of a Toronto school for a year, After several stormy nomin- ations in liensall,.. everything w appears to be qet on the municipal scene this year. Only Councillor Minnie Noakes intimated that she was considering retiring from coun- cil, "I think I'm going to quit," she commented, "but I may change my mind." The veteran distaff member said she enjoyed the first two and a half years of her coun- cil work, but added, "things haven't been the same for the past year and a half." "When it starts to keep you awake at night, it's time to quit," she said, Receives BA Pre-election scene seen quiet at Hensall Mayor L'idrici Simmons says he'll stand for Ex,. eter's first twolear term but he'd like competition. "I don't think the mayor should go in by acs clamation for a two-year period. I want to see an elec. Lion to give the people a chance to express thernselveS. "Were going to be spending a lot of money during the next two years—on our sewerage program, roads and drains—and I think the people should' be doing some thinking about it. "I think we can handle the sewage without any increase d have been enough,w .he "but I'm not sure about in the tax rate providing the salut school rates don't go up. Coun- two. That's why I asked dur- cil can absorb the four extra ing the discussion of the two- year term, if It is possible for a man to retire at the end of one. I haven't really made up my mind—sit depends on what's doing." Deputy-Reeve Farrow, who stepped into the county coun- cil position this year after Reeve William McKenzie died, said he will stand on his re- cord. "I usually make it quite clear where I stand on most issues, for better or for worse. We can't always be right, but as long as we are right most of the time, that's what counts." Ross Taylor, the veteran on council, said "it's quite pas- sible" he will stand. "It's only natural ssr a man who has been on for a number of years to want to go up but I'm not in a 'position to, at the present time. There's no doubt, what with the big sewerage project coming up, that council needs guidance." "I'm not happy with council this year," Taylor stated, re- ferring to the bickering which has taken place. "I know some of the other members feel the same way. likely make a decision on whether or not I'll stand at council meeting Mon- day night." Ralph Bailey 'wants to carry on his road program. "I start- ed this program this year and I'd like to see it given at least half a chance. It should be a three-year project and I'd like to carry it through. Another two year ,sould give me that opportunity." Bill Musser hasn't given the election "too much thought". Jack Delbridge, completing his second year, says he will stand, "if they want me". Freshman councillor Fred Wright echoed the mayor's sentiments in regard to an election. "I definitely feel that. the positions on council should he contested all up the line. I would sooner go in by election than by acclamation," 'Similar sentiments were ex- sssed by Wooden, who indic- ated he would stand, mills required for sewerage, The mayor felt it wouldn't be fair to the present council not to have an election, "It would be asking a little too much of council if the public didn't show any interest. We have tried to set up programs for the future on which consider- able funds will be spent, We should know how the rate- payers feel," Most will stand Although a number of mem- hers of this year's council haven't made up their minds yet, it would appear most will stand for re-election, Those definite about it are Deputy-Reeve Claude Farrow, Councillors Ralph Bailey, Jo- seph Wooden, Fred Wright and. Ross Taylor, Reeve Fisher is leery of the two-year term, "One more year However, she pointed out her decision would probably not be made until she knew who else was nominated at the meeting next Friday. Reeve will stand Reeve Norman Jones, finish- ing his first year after a brief absence from the scene, re- ported he would stand again "if the ratepayers want ine." Councillor John Baker report- ed he would stand again this year, while John Henderson and Harold Knight were still undecided. "Chances are I will," Knight said. "but — Please turn to page 3 Switch knife costs $50 Pointing out that "we don't like that kind of weapon in On- tario," Magistrate Glenn Hays, QC, levied a fine of $50.00 or seven days in jail Tuesday against a young London man who was found to be carrying a twitch knife by PC Don. West- over. The officer reported he had been called to .Eliniville over a careless driving incident and on slopping a car being driven by William Teller, found the youth to he carrying the unlawful weapon. There was no threat of vio- lence and the youth said he was not aware that he could not car- ry the knife. Teller said he had received the weapon as a gift, from a friend in. Egypt. Ron Durand, Gary N,GalianiHern and. Linda Wells. . ... . . —T-A photo PS PAPER STAFF—Exeter's second newspaper, published by members of room 13 at Exeter Public School, was distributed following its first publication, Thursday. The paper was complete withcartoons, news stories, editorials and jokes. Mem- ber's of the staff shown with their teacher, Mr. Carl Mills, are, front row, left to right: David Frayne, Norman Howey and Kai-en McArthur. Back row: Randy Jones, •oSsi*t. rossSAltatrstrstsiOss•asstsasasassviOasstsiAssristssastasswftstassOtssasisssasiirsosassoSssossassassasssais.S.sasgassssas.scossisssosssssioss.s — sissssSassSistssashasssgsasessosss.gas.satss4s.ssgs'sis, This weekend at your gift filled Exeter Stores! Ss"—esaasisSosS,s.tai:s4aSaS.O4assass ss;o-Isast‘i•s. J Exeter merchants launch the yuletide gifting season with a town' ?fi wide treasure hunt this weekend, Free gifts for more than 300 families! 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