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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1963-12-31, Page 1Discuss Huron development Federation meets t District business leaders optimistic about prospects for coming year District business leaders look with optimism at the corn- ing year. Their predictions renge from a cautious "pretty good" to an enthusiastic "wonderful". Among the most Optimistic is Dashwood Planing lylills Ltd. which recently opened a second plant and plans to build a third within the year. Management of the firm, which specializes in windows, sees considerable ex- pension ahead. Canadian Canners Ltd, here indicates it plans to increase production in 1964, although the amount of increase is undeter- mined at the moment. Ross Tuckey, chairman of Exeter Industrial Development Corporation, says the coming year looks promising. "I feel optimistic about the fact that we can locate some new intiustryin 1964." He indicated there were several prospects at the mo- ment. Only uncertainty at the mo- ment is the future of RCAF Sta- tion Centralia, in view of pro- mised further cuts in the na- tional defence budget. However, both station and local officials are hopeful that the station will net be effected seriously. Comments by a number of area business leaders follow. "RATHER OPTIMISTIC" "I'm rather optitnistic about 1964," said Charles Smith, manager of the panic of men- treal here, "at least for the first six months. certeiely the past year has been one for the record generally, as far as money and the ease of handing it around is concerned. I don't see any change in the immediate future. Farm prices should re- main pretty close to what they have beep." Manager Ken McLaughlin, Bank of Nova Scotia, looks for a "pretty good" leap year. "There don't appear to be any clouds on the horizon. Retail business has been good and we don't see any weak spots there. Both cattle and hogs may be a little weaker in price but not seriously." Charles Barrett, manager of the British Mortgage and Trust duction across the board but how Much I don't know." Comments B. W. Tilekey, of Guenther Tuckey Transports Ltde N4I think It looks very good from the way it's been go- ing the last part of this year. We've never had a season like this. Usually freight falls off earlier in December but it's been holding, strong right up to the last couple of days. The wheat sales seem to have stimu- lated a lot of optimism which has prompted people to go out and spend." His firm plans some expan- sion during the coming year, probably with new facilities in Goderich. Last year the trans- port firm spent over $120,000 for new equipment. Donald McCaffrey, of Exeter Furniture, feels 1964 "may be a little better than 1960 which was pretty good" in the church furniture field. "The start of 1964 is certainly better than it was in 1963", The fir m, al- though specializing in church fixtures, has another contract for production of tables for Co. office which opened here last year, looks forward to an increase in all its activities, particularly with plans for con- struction of a new building this coming Year. He expects more extensive use of 80% mortgage financing at 8% in this district, particularly for older home Purchasing, which should help stimulate reel estate in the community. He finds people more inclined to invest In trust certificates now, instead of mortgages, be- cause of some of the unpleasant experiences with the latter, He expects keener competition in the deposit and trust field, par- ticularly with anticipated changes in the Bank Act, which should result in increases. Mr, Barrett said he hoped the new BMT building would stimu- late an improvement of facili- ties on the Main St. PRODUCTION UP? Manager of Canadian Can- ners Ltd, plant here, Don Gra- ham, sees a "relatively pro- noising" year ahead. "It looks as if we'll be increasing pro- government offices At the, pre, sent time, William Smith, general man, ager of General Coach, .Hen, sap., said his plant "had a fine year in MS, with one of the best falls ,and early winters we've ever had. Our new pro- ducts have been well received across Canada And We're look- ing for an increase in 1904„. Business has stabilized as far as industrial units are eon, cerned but we see a growing tiemend for travel trailers, one of the fields in which we have pioneered." "ANCTHER,.,GOOD YEAR" Robert C. Pinney, president of Exeter Businessmen's As- sociation, seers:. "Everything indicates that 1964 in all pro, bebility will be another good year. All the reports from the banking and financial institutes seem to indicate a good .eco- nomic situation. The Christ- trigs trade for 1963 was about the same as last year although it was somewhat curtailed be- cause of the weather. Different — Please turn to back page Three of Huron's four members of parliaments attended the annual county federation of agriculture year-end information session Friday afternoon in Clinton. From left at the head table above are Murray Gaunt, Huron-Bruce MPP; Marvin Howe, Wellington-Huron MP; Alex McGregor, new president of Huron Federation of Agriculture, and Hon. C. S. MacNaughton, Huron EXETER, ONTARIO, DECEMBER 31, 1963 Ninety-first Year MP, who emphasizes a point with the group. Huron MP Elston Cardiff was on a holiday trip to the west at the time and could not attend. Representatives of marketing groups and other farm organizations discussed their problems with the legislators in an exchange of ideas and information which both parties indicated was "very much worthwhile." --T-A photo Price Per Copy 10 Cent; Fire loss $25,000 No inquest planned into death of girl, l7 Education is 'greatest challenge' went to investigate when he found the boy missing in the morning and saw his car, which was visible from the farm. The car's engine had quit when the two were found, Funeral service for the girl, who had worked as a waitress at the restaurant of her aunt in Crediton, was held Monday at 2:30 p.m. in the Dinney funeral home. Burial was in Exeter cemetery. Services were conducted by Rev. L. Talbot, Exeter. Pall- bearers were Alex, Richard, Kenny, Donald, Stanley and Wayne Glanville. Flower girls included Muriel Glanville, Ruth Hodge, Sharon Hodge and Betty Skinner. She is survived by her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Glan- ville and sisters Carolyn, Judy, Debbie and Shellie, all at home. Loss of around $25,000 was estimated in a barn fire near Clandeboye early Monday morning which destroyed ve- hicles, livestock and produce. The blaze, in a barn owned by Joe Vanneste, RR I Clan- deboye, was discovered about 4 a.m. by Raymond Steeper, Ailsa Craig, who was driving his wife to hospital. Contents, valued at $12,500, included a tractor, pickup truck, 42 purebred Holstein cattle, including 18 milk cows; eight sows and 38 weaner pigs, and between 3,000 and 4,000 bushels of turnips. Vanneste, who owns two other farms in the vicinity, said the loss was partly covered by in- surance. The Ailsa Craig fire depart- ment was called. Cause of the blaze has not been determined. The barn was located on con- cession three, McGillivray. Education "is the greatest single challenge that confronts us all", Highways Minister C. S. MacNaughton said Friday when Huron Federation of Ag- riculture held its annual meet- ing with area members of fed- eral and provincial members of parliament in Clinton. "There is no one associated with government today who does not realize that the most im- portant problem we face is education," stated the Huron MPP, adding that the minister of education always welcomes suggestions from interes t- ed groups. His comments followed a pre- sentation by Mrs. Mervyn Lobb, RR 2 Clinton, requesting the re-establishment of d ep a r t- mental entrance examinations for elementary schools. She felt the exams would pro- vide a challenge for both child- ren and teachers in the rural schools to reach a standard, oting that pupils from some Denies sale of wood firm that courses being provided are not restrictive in terms of ad- vancement to higher education. The word "vocational", he said, has been misinterpreted by many who think that children in these courses cannot go onto universities or other institu- tions. He pointed out there was a terminal vocational course for those whose aptitudes lie pri- marily in their hands but others could proceed to grade 13 and take university courses in busi- ness and commerce, technical and professional trades, such as engineering, architecture. Mrs. Lobb revealed she is arranging a meeting between the federation and a number of school officials in Huron to discuss the entrance examina- tion proposal. Her resolution was tabled at the annual federa- tion meeting with the recom- mendation that it be given fur- ther study. gress in the world today", and others presented di ff e re nt views. Huron MP MacNaughton said one of the major considerations was cost. "Expenditures are rising at such a rate that all of us in government are concern- ed about how we can pay for it, The projected requirements for future years are such that they stagger those responsible for providing the facilities." He said, however, that the important thing was that people take an interest in education and seek to solve problems through discussion In groups and organizations. He remind- ed the group that it was farm organizations in Huron who spearheaded efforts to provide the vocational and te c hn i c al training facilities at Clinton, which have proved so popular. In answer to some criticism about the vocational program, the highways minister stressed rural schools do not fare well when they enter high school because they lack the proper foundation. Mrs. Lobb covered many as- pects of the educational situa- tion comparing them to her experiences as a teacher and student. She felt teachers were not adequately prepared, did not receive enough direction and guidance from the depart- ment, had too many text books to cope with. "For 15 years," she said, "I've been teaching my child- ren at home to make up for what they are not getting and I'm tired of it." Her brief brought on a wide- ranging discussion during which Murray Gaunt, Huron-II ruce MPP, criticized the lack of standardization of textbooks; HFA vice-president Elmer Hunter said "the department is not advancing fast enough to keep pace with the rate of pro- No inquest is planned into the death of 17-year-old Joyce Glanville, the Crediton girl found dead Saturday morning in a parked car near the police village. Coroner Dr. J. G. Goddard, Hensall, said death was due to carbon monoxide poisoning and probably took place "several hours" before she was found. Her companion, Dennis Mc- Donald, 19, is in "good" con- dition, "improving all the time" in South Huron Hospital. "He came awfully close to dying", said the coroner. Dr. Goddard said the factor that probably saved McDonald's life was that his head was resting against "afairly loose" window of tile 1956 model hard- top. PC George Mitchell, who in- vestigated, said there was no indication of foul play. Both young people were fully clothed when found. The two were discovered on No. 5 sideroad, west of the air- port and near the garbage dump, by tile boy's father, Gordon Mc- Donald, RR 1 Crediton at 8:15 a.m. Saturday. Mr. McDonald Receive two proposals Adam Black, owner of a wood- working plant in Hensel], this week denied that his business has been sold. Reports circulating the village indicated the plant has been pur- chased by a Windsor concern but the owner told The Times-Ad- vocate these were unfounded rumors. It's learned that several of the men on the plant staff have moved to London. The business manufactures cabinetry, show- cases and some furniture. .44.64•1 MONOXIDE VICTIM Joyce Glanville `My first birthday this year!' Brenda Lee Desjardine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Des- Jardine, Grand Bend, is really almost four years old but 1964 will give her her first opportunity to celebrate her actual birth- date, February 29. A number of special parties are planned throughout the district to celebrate the beginning of the coming Leap Year. --T-A photo Consider project for ARDA here About $200 worth of sweaters, slacks and other apparel was stolen from T. C. Joynt and Son, men's wear store at Hensall, Christmas night. Entry was gained by breaking the glass in the front door. Owner Don Joynt said the loss was covered by in- surance. Exeter Fire Dep't was called out Friday, Dec, 27, to ex- tinguish a fire in the rear end of a Cornwall Trucking Co. ve- hicle on No, 4, north of 83, about 4:30 p.m. UWO grad returns home Letter return now $2,500 Several projects were re- commended to the new rural development committee in the process of being organized by Huron Federation. Huron MPP Charles Mac- Naughton suggested the group might help focus attention on the need for conservation of water resources, rapidly becoming a major problem across the pro- vince. "If there's one area that needs intensification of inter- est, it is that of conservation," the minister said. "In the course of a few years water will become one of our worst prob- lems." Another recommendation came from Elmer Hunter, RR 3 Goderich, HFA second vice- president, in connection with the new provincial park which will be established north of Goderich on Lake Huron. "I feel the rural development committee could publicize the need to provide attractions for tourists," he said, recommend- ing that the area should develop fishing streams nearby, en- Gets tired of adventure be a benefit both to Huron and all of Southwestern Ontario. It is too good a property to remain in private hands". MacNaughton has spearheaded this project, in co-operation with count y council. One unique development already established to encour- age better land use in Huron is the county's reforestation pro- gram, which undertakes the planting of some 200,000 trees each year. Said Ag Rep D. H. Miles: "No other county in On- tario has such a four-way pro- gram in which the province, county and township co-operate with the farmer to encourage proper woodlot development". MP Marvin Howe said he was not intimately familiar with the ARDA program but he recalled the significant figures used by former agriculture minis te r Alvin Hamilton to justify the need for ARDA. Statistics show that 25% of the farms in Canada provide only three per cent of the national production, indi- cating this land could be put to better use. good, sound education pro- gram" to explain its purpose. "Few people know what rural development and ARDA stand for." ARDA, he pointed out, is a government program covering the feder al and provincial fields, designed to undertake major projects to redevelop marginal farm areas into better land uses. The rural committee will be a local body interested only in the particular region it covers. "We hope to be of some service to the people who have the money", he concluded. At the request Of Chairman McGregor, Huron MPP Mac- Naughton elaborated on the plans for development of the provincial park on the Point Farm. The gov't has purchased 375 acres which incorporates nearly a mile of sand beach, an old resort property which once attracted tourists from allover the U.S, and Canada, The minister indicated more property is being considered for purchase. "The park will courage the establishment of such attractions as golf courses and tennis courts. "These tourists are valuable to us. We shouldn't just put them off in a corner by themselves and forget them. We should wel- come them and make them feel at home." Charles Thomas, Brussels, first vice-president of HFA, ex- plained the organization and function of the rural develop- ment committee and how it dif- fers from ARDA, the federal- provincial program for agricul- ture rehabilitation. The committee will be a county group with representa- tives from the urban centres as well as rural area, (He urged that it be divorced from the Federation after it has been established). The committee will assess the different pro- jects which might be of benefit to Huron county and make re- commendations to government bodies as to which should be given priority. First, however, he felt the committee should undertake "a Bill Etherington, son of Reeve-elect Archie Etherington of Usborne township, has dis- covered that wandering around the world isn't as adventurous as it looks. "I really thought I could bum my way around for a couple of years but I found I just couldn't Other considerations Aitheegh members of parlia- ment sympathized with and sup- ported a move to protect viers' predeee in the event of a bankruptcy of a processor or grain Mill, they pointed out other problems Were involved. The discussion d eV el Oped from HFA's support of aprivate meniber't bill in Ottawa which Would give farniert second pri- betty to employees when the assets of a bankrupt firm are being distributed. Under the bank act ) farm pro, duce stored by n:prooe -nter or mill May be used as collateral by the 'then, whe ther or not it has been purchased. If the firm goes bankrupt) this peoduce be seized by the creditors. Alfred 'Warner) hog producer tepreaentative, said "(this is a WANDERLUST GONE Y till Etherington The value of a young girl's letter to Santa Claus now has reached the$2,600 mark since its Christmas sentiments were first published in The Times- Advocate eight years ago. Elizabeth Knox, author of the letter when her father was rec- tor of Trivitt Memorial Ang- lican Church here, received another $350 this year from the "Friend of Another Eliza- beth", the second benefactor impressed by the girl's unsel- fish thoughts. This brings the total to $21550 all of which is in a trust fund for Elizabeth's education, And Elizabeth now has decided the Career she will follow — that of a medical missionary. 'Elizabeth, now living in Lam- beth, is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Norman Knox, and She has a twin sister, Diane, along with one other sister and three bro. thers The girl's lettet first epm peered along with others in her txeter PS 61101'156m in The T-A ChristmaS edition of 1956i It read; "There are children Who need presents more than I do, i hope you have plenty Of toys for thein "" Her vriSh was read by other tlizabethrrih LOndotiWho made an anonymous deflation to the young girl through The tree Vtets, Each yearthdte- ,4-,Plettte turn to back page life. Several of the other gra- duates have taken teething jobs for the winter, plan to go to Europe next summer. "I enjoyed it whlie it la.sted," the Usborne youth says. "There is something to be saidfor day- to-day living and with a group of seven we alwa7s had a good time. But I think l'cl rather plan short trips in the future and perhaps go in a smaller group: You get to know More about the people that way", After graduation in the spring, the seven boys worked during the summer to raise ap, proximately $1,000 each for the trip. They pooled $25 each to bily two cars and travelled through the OA at a. cost of $6.00 each by sleeping out and cooking their own food. Mexico, "dirty and poor", was "really interesting" but one car broke down coming through theSierra Madre inottn- tains (one of its front Wheels fell off as they were rounding a 1,000-foot oliff) and they "gave" both ears to the Mexi, Cans (since the 1 elVs fOrbid sale) and Carried on by bus. , Travelling down to 6uate- -Please turn to bank page do it. I decided I'd better get back and start on a career". Bill flew home from London Dec. 22 after three months of the wanderlust. He was one of a party of seven UWO graduates who set out Oct. 2 to tour the world. "You can get too much of tra- velling and you find yourself tired of seeing new things. We met lots of other young people who were wandering around the world and I didn't like their at- titude — they were too blase, it wasn't a thrill for them any- more. I decided I'd better quit before I began to feel the same Way)), His three Month travels took him through sixCentralAtneri,. can countries and then to Eng- land, rather than Australia which had been the patty's initial objective. "England's a cold, daMp, miserable place this time Of year," he says, "and 'London is depressing city," Tim group 'arrived in UK late in November and decided to get jobs there for the winter tebol- ster their finances. 1:3 111 worked in a food warehouse until he decided to quit the, adventurous "ARDA is not asleep in Huron," Ag Rep Douglas Miles announced at HFA's parliamentary meeting in Clinton Friday. "Our office has spent a considerable number of days on ARDA in Huron," he revealed, indicating ex- tensive research has been undertaken on a particular project for one section of the country. Questioned further about the investigation, Miles said he could not reveal either the nature or the location of the specific project. But he did say that a report has been forwarded to pro- vincial authorities for con, sideration. The ag rep indicated he Would be pleased to re- ceive assistance from the rural development com- mittee being organized by the Huron Federation. effective ways to develop legit,- la.tion was to Incorporate tee commendations In the Federa, tion'e annual brief to govern- ments. Gordon Hill suggested farm organizations should point out the risk to producers to Make them more talitiOns .abotittirint to which they sell. Ile knew Of several instances, he Said, Where farmers had lost returns through bankruptCy but theyliad sold to the firmt fully aware of the risk. Lloyd Lovell wondered why proCessots should be allowed to start business without sound financing. MP Howe pointed out the own- er of the firm suffers the gtetit, est loss because his personal investment disappears entirely. ,,•,,Please turn to back page Announcements . N... . Church Notices . N 10 Coining Events N.** 4 .44410 Editorials .1.1,11'.0V40.• Farm News • 4 I d 8 reialaine Facts 'N Panclet 6 lltsn8all w .,'.,.4 .,,,.w 4 Lucan Sports ... v,/,,..1,,, 6 Want Ads olifVtifliViiii44 nopoly of trade," He pointed out that the far- mer did not haVe quite as much at stake as the employees of the firm who kite their entire source of income. Howe also explained the pro- cedure involved in p r iv at 0 members' bills, which rarely pass the house. If they are found to have merit after consider- able investigation, they are usually re-Introduced by the gOVernment as an ametidnient to existing legislation which prad- ticelly ensures their approval by the House. Huron MPP C, S. Maellaugh- ton pointed out the provincial grain elevator and storage act provides Some measure of pro- tection to producers. The parliamentary members agreed that one of the Most serious situation for. us and we feel we as producers should stand in the same category as labor." He asked for the sup- port Of the federal Members for the private members' bill now before Parliament. MP Marvin Howe Said he sympathized with the view but pointed out such an ainendment could have the effeet of serieus, ly limiting competition among processors. Farm preduce, he noted, helps to provide working capital for firint, which might not otherwise be able to operate. "We have to be careful that we don't reduce competitien among the processors and de, crease the "markets for farm preduCeN I'M certainly not against it and I would support some Iegitiatien to this effect Which would net encourage