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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1962-12-06, Page 1Santa attracts large crowd Exeter streets were jammed with spectators, Tuesday, to herald the arrival of Santa Claus and the two other Christmas floats which formed the Exeter Business- men's Association parade along with the Legion pipe band. Pictured above are several youngsters inspecting one of the rocket floats on which. Perry and Paul, twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pooley, are sitting. While the rockets caught the fancy of most of the young fry, who also formed long lines to meet Santa Claus, it appears as though the Pooley boys are more interested in getting back on the ground than blasting off on the rocket. —T-A photo men r e (Eighty-Eighth Year EXETER, ONTARIO, pEcgMBOR. 6, 196% price Per Copy 10 Cent; ... •• ' • aieeeakeZttegeed.......,..7 "relieetaele=7,44., • • • e...aie'iseee....eee ay to vote on. Monday following stormy debate.:.. Decorate! Town council is sponsoring another Christmas decoration contest this year but it's on , broader scope than previ- ously. Three prizes — all turkeys — will be awarded for the best exterior decoration, in• eluding lawns roofs, veren• dahs, walls, windows, etc. In previous years, prizes have been awarded for door decorations only. .06:50*.eoe'..Reee..,444t,„ BECKER CHALLENGED IN HAY — Councillor John Corbett, left, who felt he should have been appointed deptity.reeve last year when a vacancy occurred, is op- posing incumbent V, L. Becker for the reeve's chair in the Hay township election. Complaints on gifts result in charity fund NEW DEPUTY,1tEEVE NtWEST COUNCILLOR. * 4 Williant Messer i 'Norman Ferguson Highways to pay more toward No. 4 entrance Anti-central school group made some gains in Usborne township's election Monday but the results were not clear-cut enough to enable any accurate forecast of how the issue will be resolved. The opposition faction gained a seat on both council and school board replacing central school supporters in each case, However, two of the pro-cen- tralization councillors were re- turned, one at the head of the polls and a strong anti-school man ended up at the bottom of the list, Said one observer:. "It does- n't look like the election decided very' much as far as the school question is concerned. It's chi- ficult to say what will happen when the issue comes up again,,' Returned to council were Roy Westcott and Archie Ethering- ton, both of whom supported the school board's request for a de- benture for the central school, While some sons have followed their father's footsteps into top municipal posts, the story took a new twist in Grand Bend Mon- day when Stewart Webb won a resounding victory for the reeve's post, The win gave the Webb fam- ily two area reeve positions. Stewart's son, Glenn, has been reeve of Stephen township for the past three years, and was returned without, a fight, this year. The Grand Bend landscaping contractor polled 250 votes in his first attempt at the senior posi- tion, compared to the 11 given to incumbent Bill Sturdevant, Who was attempting- to retain the seat ho won last year, 'Popping the polls is nothing new for Webb, who has lead the balloting for councillors in each of his three successful campaigns for a seat, Webb, who told the ratepa.y- ers at a nomination meeting he thought the resort could get a better deal for their proposed water system, told The T-A at. ter his win he had no definite plans for any particular pro- jects. "It's a little too early to plan", lie stated. Although he Will have two new councillors under him this year, lie said he was "very well pleased" with the 'Men Whet had liensall council decided 3ilon- day to continue its battle to clean up several unsightly and dangerous old buildings in the The disenetiori arose after Clerk Earl Campbell reported the village 'solicitors had sent a letter to W. G. Thompson and Sons requesting them to either fill, in the abandoned foundation on their property or chclose it with a k proper nee arid a, locked gate. Aetiori en, the building fol. `lewd last i•tiontli's Meeting 'hen several ratepayers in the and Ward Hern, who opposed the request in favor of a vote but who has indicated he sup- ports the new school, Westcott, who was named to council last year for the first time by acclamation, headed the polls in his first election test. He received 461 votes, 66 more than veteran councillor Ward Hera. Kenneth Duncan, who de- clared himself against the school at nomination, won a seat in his first bid for council. He placed third with, 350 votes and replaces Delmer Skinner, for- mer school trustee who favored centralization. Archie Etherington won the fourth seat with 331 votes, 12 more than Mr. Skinner. Walter McBride, a pro-school man making his first run, placed sixth with 298 votes. In a paradox to the anti- school wins, Lloyd Reynolds fell to the bottom of the council poll with a 218.vote total, Reyn- been selected to sit with hint With Webb out of the running for a council seat, his place at the head of 'the polls was taken by Emerson Desjardin.e„ who is completing his second term. Ile placed second in the bal- toting last year, 24 votes be- hind the new reeve, The popular theatre. owner and past president of the Lions scored 315 votes in Monday's vote, while incumbent Rollie Grenierwas only 16 behind at 299, they Wassmann, recently elected president of the Grand Bend and Area. Chamber of Commerce for an unprecedented three years, finished third With 228 votes,, While another neW. coiner, Ian Coles, won the last seat with 149, B' ice Thompson, making his second hid felt a council seat, was defeated with 118 votes. By-law .goet through The ratepayers gave their overwhelming approval to emit. ors bylaw to inaugurate stag- gored elections for council. and PUC, excluding the reeve, A total of 1t5 persons voted in favor as against only 14 des- centers, It is expected that council. hill now give the bylaw its fin- al. reading and it will ge into effect for nekir year's election. area presented a petitioe council to have something done about the dangerous location. Although there is a fence around the abandoned site at present, children can still crawl throu gh_ it and Councillor :Min- nie Makes reported 'that 'olio three-year-old had been inside and had to be brought out by Ernie Davis. She pointed out that no fres- passing 'Ogee were of no par, tinier value for the younger children because they couldn't read them anyway. Dutleg the discussion„ Reeve olds probably was the strongest anti-school campaigner, yet he trailed in five of the seven polls. The election leaves council with the following composition; two definitely pro-school; one (Hem) qualifiedly in favor, and one definitely opposed. New school trustee The division is closer on the new school board. The election cut the pro-centralization ranks from a heavy 4-1 majority to a tight 3.2 situation. The only incumbent who op- posed the central school, Ken Simpson, headed the polls with a 327 total, Thomas Horn, a new candidate who is against the school, placed second with 308 but only one vote behind him was strong centralization sup. porter, Gerald Prout, Thomas Hem replaces Mor- ris Bern a new school man, on the board, Incumbent Morris placed fifth in the standing, 27 votes behind Lloyd Knight, the Thames Road pro-school candi- date, As in the council returns, an anti-school man 'trailed the slate. Harold Cudmore received 235 votes, Returning officer H. IL G. Strang reported a strong 72% of the electors exercised their franchise, one of the highest percentages in the area. 'Down council Monday night postponed decision on a ere- commendatioo from the police committee that radar equip- meat be purchased at a cost of about $1,50o. Reeve Glenn Fisher, chair• mat, and all members of the tommittee who were given a demonstration .Of the equip. Norman Jenks 'pointed out that an old barn beside the Angli- an 'church was also in a dilap- idated and dangerous stete. "There's one over by 'Council- lot Knight's that's worse than that" Mrs. Noakes interjected. "Both of them are bad," Councillor John 'Baker admit- ted, and painted. out that Nile age by Coog"s (Knightl, is go• ing to fall 'over and soiree' one,"" Knight, reported trial. council could take action only if the buildings were found dangerous ea Please tifell to page 3 Ontario Dept of Highways has agreed to pay a higher propor- tion of the east of the proposed edur-lane entrance on No. 4 from the south, town council learned Monday night. The dept will contribute tome of the cost of 150 feet of the area between Huron St. and the town limits, as well as 75% of the remaining portion, includ- ing curbs, gutters, and side- walks, , The four-lane approach will start south of the town, gradu- ally narrow down to two-lane width between the municipal limit and Huron St. Estimated cost of the work inside the town is about $30,000, 'toward, which council will contribute $7,500. in a letter to council; the FCC indicated it was preparee to relocate hydro lines and fire hydrants in tee area, and erec,, new aluminum standard street• lighting with underground wir ing, 'the hydro lines will be moveo oft Main St, 'to the rear of the properties fronting the highway, providing consent of the own- ers is received. Mayor Simmons explained the PUG planned to start installa- tion of new street lights on Main St. next year but originally in- tended to begin to the north and work toward the southern en- trance, 'the highway project will reverse the direction of de- velopment, The highways dep't has agreed to pay 26% of the labor cost of the hydro and water reloca- tions, which will provide an es- timated $2,600 'toward PUC costs. The dep't also will pay for removal of trees in the area. Criticize committee Exeter's recreation commit- tee came in for some criticism from council over the way it handles its finances, Mayor Simmons revealed that at one point this year the com- mittee was $2,800 overdrawn at the bank while council was hold- ing funds for it which could have been 'turned over upon re- quest. The mayor called the in. cident "sloppy bookkeeping", It was pointed out, however, that the committee failed to have a meeting during that period and the fault was not necessarily that of the secretary-treasurer, The question arose when the committee requested an ad- vance on its annual grant to provide revenue for operations until it receives its provincial government grant later in De- cember, Council agreed to pro- vide $500. Former secretary-treasurer of the committee, Joseph Wooden, said it had always worked on "fantastic overdrafts" because of delay in receiving grants and other revenue, With the new bank regulation forbidding over- drafts, however, the committee has been hard,pressed to meet its obligations. Wooden said the bookkeeping systm of the committee was. elaborate because of the many special accounts it handled for various activities, 'Councillor Mess Taylor, member of the committee, said meet were enthusiastically in favor of its use here. Mayor Simmons indicated a !lumber of Advantages: "We would be able to control 'rat- tic on any of our town streets. Radar signs would have to be posted at the entrance 'to towns and would give a steady ing effect on all driving, It would eliminate the hot rod• dens, too." He also fell it would pro. long the lite of the police car —Please turn to page 2 he had not heard any reports regarding the committee's over- draft. Clerk seta bonus Council also: Granted, without request, a $300 bonus to Clerk C. V, Pick- ard because of considerable ex- tra work entailed this year in the sewerage, zoning bylaw and other major projects. Granted building permits to William Ellerington, for the de- molition of his large shed north Exeter public school children won't be exchanging Christ- ians gifts this year—they'll be helping more unfortunate boys and girls, The hoard Monday night agreed with a staff recom- mendation that the annual gift exchange be eliminated, partly because there had been com- plaints from children and parents over the value of the gifts, Some felt, apparently, they were receiving less than they were giving, even though it was only a token exchange. Under the new policy, child- ren will be able to donate to- ward a charity, to be selected by the teaching staff. Contri- butions trill be entirely volun- tary and . the amount of in- dividual donations will not be revealed. Carfrey Cann, who has been the public school board's rep- resentative on the high school' Exeter's first two-year coun- cil has a new deputy-reeve and a new councillor as a result of Monday's election. Councillor Bill Musser de- feated incumbent. Claude Far- row in The deptty•reeye race by a $11 to 449 count. "I'm look- ing forward to attending county council." the victor said follow. ing his win, New council member is Nor- man Ferguson a driver at RC- AF Station Centralia, who was successful in his second ilitt for office. He was the highest of the three eandidates who ran against the sitting councillors. The return of all the council incumbents probably indicates ratepayers' support of the ma- jar programs put into effect this year by the active 1962 council. Delbridge loads At the head of the council poli was Jack Delbridge, this year's park chairman and a two-year man on eouritil, lie also headed the polls in the 1960 vote, A close runner-up Was Fra, Wright, freshman tout who polled less than Delbridge's 830. For Wright, Wlict 'said earlier he ivelconied An election following his 'win- mation last year, it was a mg, nificantly strong run. Teacher Joseph W o tide11, roads chairman Ralph Bailey and drains chairman Ross Tay= Tor 'won the third, reurth and fifth spots with difference of only eight Wiles a thong theta, Wooden polled 680, Bailey era and Taylor '672, of Trivitt Memorial church, and to Milton Keller, for a house on William St. south. Received another complaint regarding tile height of new sidewalk installation; Paid $315.33 toward the legal expenses of W. G. Cochrane, QC, and McKenzie and Raym- ond in connection with the Park- hill dam hearing; both parties also acted for several other mu. nieipahities who shared the ex- penses. board for the past five years, confirmed his intention to re• sign. He outlined sonic of the major changes taking place in secondary school education. The board appointed Rev. J. C. Boyne, of Caven Presbyter- ian Church, to replace Mr. Cann as its HS representative. The board learned the school's gymnasium is being used three nights a week for school children's square danc- ing, adult square dancing and badminton. Resumption of religious edu• cation, provided by area min- isters, began November 30. Honor member Retiring member R. M. Southcott, who has been vice- chairman of the board for several years, was presented with a brief case in recognition of his nine years' service, Ile has resigned due to the pres- sure of business. Ferguson copped the filial seat with a 459. total, .125 more than Clarence Boyle. Lee Sher- man trailed in the race with 234. Congratulates whiner After .the results were tabu- lated at Clerk 'C. V. Pickard's office Monday night, 'Deputy. Reeve Farrow congratulated Musser on his success at the polls. The results, he told the crowd 'in the office, "indicate that be {Musser) has a keener Electors in Hay township will go to the polls, Monday, to choose between two candidates for reeve and four for council, following a stormy, and at times unruly, nomination meet. ing, Friday. Questions and charges flew between several speakers and also from the floor regarding council's use of ree ,e V. L. Becker's gravel pit, their ap- pointment of deputy-reeve Del. bert Geiger in midterm, a fire agreement with Grand Bend and a donation to the new Dash- wood community hall. However, when the air was cleared, there was little indica- tion of any of the nominees having any particular platform, except to work for the better. meet of the township. Veteran councillor John Col'• bett will oppose Becker for the reeve's post, while incumbents John Soldan and Joseph. Hoff- man will battle newcomers Lloyd Hendrick and John Tinney for the three council seats. ironically, although his mid- erin appointment was "not Almost all loin sewers Nearly 100'7e of property own• ars contacted so far have agreed to connection of their drains to the sewers being in- stalled, town council learned Monday night. Councillors welcomed the news because they foresaw considerable difficulty o v e.r their roads program in the future if many connections were left until after the sewer installation was completed, PrObably one of the principal reasons for the general ac- ceptance of immediate cora-me- llow' is the substantial saving to the property owner, Charge to the property owner during installation has been set at $70.00, This point was raised by Councillor Taylor who said he had been asked how much it would cost to have a connec- tion made in a year or two. Mayor Simmons suggested it would be more than double since heavy equipment, on the job now, would have to he brought in especially to make a connection later. In addition to the transportation and set- up charges for such equipment for a single job, there would be the additional expense of restoring the surface of the road. Council agreed to give pro- perty owners up to 60 days to pay the $70 fee after the con- nection is made. For those who are receiving the service immediately, this will carry the payment period beyond the budget-taxing Christmas sea- 51011. Sewer installation has been completed from the alarther- °ugh St. pumping station south to Anne St, and east on Anne for about one-half a block. The contractor is working on the lagoon site lust west of the town in Stephen township, on the farm formerly owned by "Ernest Willard, insight into the type and kind of represeetation you wish to have 'for your town." "For myself, I am content," Farrow said. "1 realize that I have tailed to measure. up to your wishes either here at home or al the county level. However, as 1 say, i am con- tent because I have acted as SAW .4. You have called the shot. accept ur Nerdiet and thank you for past favors." His statement Was greeted with applause. right" according to 'Corbett, deputy-reeve Berber+ Geiger was returned by aeclarnatieu when Corbett chose to challenge Becker 'rather than the lower post for which he was also nominated, "In my view the wrong man was appointed," .Corbett stated, although he pointed out he was finding no fault with Geiger's work, He told the meeting he was the senior man on council and, should have been appointed eo the post. "The seniority should have been taken on a straight run," he said, While he didn't expound on. this fact, councillor John Sol- dan later reported that both Corbett and Geiger had served. on council 'for five years, al- though Geiger's term had been split. "They said they would agree on seniority," Soldan stated.. "and we then decided the choice would have to be made in favor of the man with the largest assessment." He reported Geiger's assess- meat was $11,000, while Cor- bett's was only $2,250. Explains gravel situation Explaining the gravel con- troversy, Soldan stated that the township's usual supply had been cut off and they had to get busy and look around for another supply and they found a good vein. in a farm owned by Reeve Becker. He reported the g r a v el brought out was not good be- cause it had to be pushed 'up by a bulldozer and a consider- able quantity of dirt was mix- ed in. with it. -We should have had a drag-line," he stated, "but It would have cost. us $100 per day," At this point, a former coun- cillor, Alec Mousseau, inter- rupted Soldan with the ques- tion, "Is it customary for the reeve to sell gravel 'to the township?" "That's a fine performance for a township." he charged, Soldan explained that much of Becker's farm had been seized by the township of Stan- ley (where it is situated) for gravel and Hay had seized the remaining part while Becker was in the west on a trip. The councillor explained that "under a new bylaw" it is permissable to seize a pit if the road superintendent deems it necessary and this was the case duo to the shortage he- ing faced by the township. "How did the reeve get the pit?" 'trousseau asked. 'Ho bought it I guess." Sol- - Please turn 'to page 3 HS to quit WOSSA? Principal 11. L Sturgis re- ported to the SHDHS board, Tuesday, that there was, eon• siderable agitation among the schools in the Huron-Perth con- ference to withdraw their all- letic teams from the Western Ontario Secondary Schools As- soriallon. He pointed out it cost the conference approximately $6:10 in fees to join 'WOSSA "We get precious little out of it and it burns me up," he stated. A few years ago the local school dominated sports in WOSSA, but since they have been pitted against London schools recently they have not fared very well. "We're ant, always the weak- er teams." he pointed out, 'hut we are always at a de- rided diaadvantage due to the officiating in WOSSA .lourria- merts." Explaining "the situation,, the principal stated that the lion- don schools 'have the referees 'who officiate at 'tournaments throughout the season and they know what calls will be made, "We've never been called on 'these things before," be stated, "and after a few 'calls we find we're practically 'eliminated." This is primarily what hap prated to the volleyball. .team this year. as they were. called for several infeattiems that the referees in the Ituron-Perth ioefereeee 'didn't call. The principal reported the sehoot would still like to get the informa lien available on 9orts from OFSSA, which is the central organization in On. tario school sports, and lie said he hoped they could pay these fees directly without hav- ing to join .WOSSA. The conference. was repre- anted at the last WOSSA meeting, but the .principal. re- ported he did not, know the, ottle come of the meeting and whether .or not the MIMI- Perth had withdrawn from the organization. "We run our .tiwiA show in. the conference • arid 1 don't see why we should have 'tie lartaY 'the WOSSA bale," lie stated, "It's an unfair situation :and. hot worth. all the money." Father follows son: Wei 4 • elected in GB Hensall seeks removai angerous ui ing Council considers purchase of radar Where to find if RESULTS .., 15 Aiinauncterients ....... ..„. Church Nefites .,., 113 Coming Events .. 111 Editorials ....... F arm News ..............11 F 1)1 ;nine Fad* ...... 14 H enson ..... 3 Lucan 14, 17 Sports . gt 1,.,8, 19 Want Adt 12i 13 Exeter elects Musser Ferguson to council