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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1964-02-06, Page 1Six candidates for sweetheart Nancy Keller, 18, daughter of 10, and NirP. Adolph Keller, and Ruth Anne $almon, 18; daughter of Mr, and. Mrs. 'Cliff- prd Salmon. Susan, Dinney, 17, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Ro- bert Dinney, and she sings in James St. UC choir as well as the T-A O. her ster s. Nancy Phillips, 18, dangbler of Mr. and WS. M. Phillips, teaches Sunday School and is YpU pre, sident; Bonnie Turvey, 18, who plays both volley and basket ball, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Turvey, and Norma Young, 16, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Young, has served on both student council and athletic society, Pictured in alphabetical or- der, from left, are Susan, Nancy Keller, Nancy Phillips, Ruth Anne, Bonnie and Norma. Two cheerleaders, two mu- sicians and two paPer slag members he.ye been eoniinated for student sweetheart at. HSDHS. T119 winner will be chosen by students in a vote next week and she'll be crowned at the "At Home,' dance Valentine's Day, next Friday. The cheerleaders are Bonnie Turvey, 13A, a member of pre- vieus spirit corps, and Nancy Young, 12B, captain of this year's squad, The musicians; Ruth Anne Salmon, 13B, who plays clar- inet in the school orchestra, and Nancy Phillips, 12C, a church organist as well as or- chestra member. Paper staff members; Grace Keller, special commercial who is also her class president, and Susan Dinney, 12A, social edi, for of this year's staff, Four of the girls are from Exeter and two from Dashwood. The Dashwood nominees are McGillivray asks caution Ninety-second Year EXETER, ONTARIO, FEBRUARY 6, 1964 Price Per Copy 10 Cents Drivers of school busses ser- ving McGillivray township's new central school have been cautioned about safe operation by the board. The board requested the bus contractor to instruct his dri- vers to use signal lights, to come to a complete stop while picking up or letting students off, and to use caution while meeting or passing vehicles at all times. Meeting Jan. 29, the board gave permission to the princi- pal and staff to take the pupils for a skating party. Members expressed appre- ciation to the staff and students for the decorative plants which they donated for the entrance to the school. The secretary was authorized to purchase waste paper bas- kets. Saturday evening, the board entertained the principal and staff, and their husbands, wives or escorts to a dinner in the township hall served by the West McGillivray WI. The ta- bles were decorated in Valen- tine motifs. COUNCIL APPROVES $5,000 GRANT TO SPARK POOL FUND CAMPAIGN One of the proposals to county council made by Reeve Glenn Webb of Stephen in his nomina- tion speech during the warden's contest has been endorsed by Exeter council. Monday night council agreed to express its support of a county planning board, on the recommendation of the local authority. Webb suggested that a county board be established to co- ordinate planning in Huron and to encourage conformity among such regulations as building by- laws and subdivision control. NOT POLICE Deputy-reeve Ralph Bailey proposed that council also sup- port the suggestion of a county police force but he did not get support for his motion asking the county to investigate such an operation. "I think it would be a wonder- ful thing as far as the county is concerned," said Bailey. You'd have much better polic- ing, better trained men and a better force all 'round." Although he agreed that the present force here seemed sat- isfactory, he indicated council has had considerable difficulty operating a department over the past 10 years. Others, however, felt the town force was doing a good job and there was no need for council to investigate a change. Said Wooden: "I'd like to go on record that we have a fairly commendable force at the mo- ment." Need for a sewerage survey and better hydro service were debated by Hensall council dur- ing a discussion on street light- ing Monday night. No decision was made on the street lighting program because of objections to the low voltage in the village. The sewerage survey ques- tion arose from discussion on lighting for the two narrow blocks on King St. (No. 84 highway). Council wants to wi- den these blocks but has ques- tioned if sewer trunks should go in before the paving is done, which might in turn affect the location of the lights. Councillor Harold Knight said he'd like to see the sewerage engineer undertaken bef o r e "too much more is done". Councillor Fred Broadley agreed. "We know this is com- ing some day and we should have a survey made now without obligation." Estimated cost of the lights is around $1,700 of which the dep't of highways will pay 50%. They would involve a 910-watt increase, costing about $234 per year. Councillor Minnie Noakes felt action should be taken on the voltage problem. "There have been numerous TV calls re- cently and it is affecting the freezers and other appliances," she said. Broadley; "It's cheaper for us to take our clothes to Ex- eter or Seaforth and dry them at coin launderies rather than use our dryer at home because it takes so long. Knight wondered why Hensall had no substation of its own and HS principal to stay on, may need eight teachers HSDHS board won't have to hire a new principal for the coming term but it may have to hire up to eight teachers, it was learned Tuesday night. W.F.B. MacLaren, manage- Most area councils support HS addition condition of the water in recent years has been close to the condemned state, "There is a great need for a pool in the Exeter area," he said. Long-range weather fore- casts indicate rainfall will be less than normal for the next few summers which will tend to increase pollution content. PART TRUST FUND The $5,000 grant will include $1,500 already set aside for change booth and lavatories at the park, which will be incor- porated in the bathhouse. The additional amount will come from the centennial grants from provincial and federal govern- ments. Chairmen Gaiser and Webb reported the committee has raised a total of $12,000, half in pledges and half in cash. The pool itself will cost between $18,000 and $20,000 and the bathhouse Is expected to run around $10,000. The committee hopes to com- plete its canvass soon and plans several projects to raise ad- ditional funds. To rename street after first settler Town council decided Monday night to change the name of one of its future arterial roads to commemorate the community's first settler. On the recommendation of the planning board, council agreed to change the name of Eastern Avenue, an 86-foot road in the new subdivisions, to Willis Street. James Willis was the first settler here in 1832. Council also endorsed the planning board's recommenda- tion that the library board be requested to prepare a list of all the public representatives and prominent citizens who have served the community since it was established. The list will be used as a basis for naming future streets in the town. Quarantine GB farm Town council Monday night unanimously agreed to make a $5,000 grant to the Exeter and district swimming pool fund. The grant is expected to give the lagging campaign a signi- ficant shot in the arm. Co-chairmen Mel Gaiser and Gerald Webb said the committee now will revitalize its drive for funds with the hope that con- struction can be undertaken this spring. Said Gaiser: "This unani- mous support from town council will stimulate donations from many sources which have hesi- tated to contribute until now. It will also give the committee a new lease of life." Council also agreed to ne- gotiate the lease with the Aus- able authority for the site at Riverview Park and to make a preliminary submission for the $5,000 grant available from the province. WATER QUESTION Town council's agreement on the grant came following lengthy discussions at three different periods. The final decision, however, resulted from the fact that the water in Riverview pond has been declared "bor- derline" from a health stand- point. Dr. R. M. Aldis, Huron me- dical officer of health, said in a statement recently that the said the teacher resignations did not result from any dis- agreement with the board "or anything like that". They were based on purely personal rea- sons. The board discussed at some length what course it should take toward replacing the prin- cipal at the end of the 1964- 65 term. The principal was re- quested to determine if any member of the staff was inter- ested in, or could qualify for, the position. The question of appointment of a vice-principal was also raised but no action was taken. It was pointed out that several area schools, with less enrol- ment than South Huron, had vice-principals to assit with administration, PARENTS COMPLAIN Complaints from par ents about lineups for interviews — Please turn to back page ment chairman, reported H. L. Sturgis has agreed to remain as principal for another year. The board hired him at a salary of $13,000, an increase of$500. MacLaren explained that the principal, who has reached re- tirement age, planned to retire this year "but due to personal reasons has agreed to stay on for another year". The board member felt this was fortunate in view of the anticipated build- ing program and the recent changes in the vocational pro- gram, both of which will be undertaken this year. Resignation was received from Mrs. T. J. McC auley, home economics teacher, and MacLaren reported four to five others may also resign. In ad- dition, Principal Sturgis said two more teachers will be re- quired for next year's staff, raising the total from 28 to 30. The management chairman vincial grant of $12 per student in grades 9 and 10, based on average daily attendance in these grades, for purchase of textbooks next term; Calculated that the cost to the board of having Beaver Food Services Ltd. operate the cafe- teria was running about one- half that of last year, when the school operated its own ser- vices. over disease problem Hay decides PS site today A Grand Bend area farm has been quarantined over a con- fusing disease problem involv- ing rabies and a condition with similar symptoms. So far a cow, calf and horse have died and another cow is dying on the farm of Jim Love, corner of No. 81 and the Credi- ton road. A pig also has died. Laboratory diagnosis has shown rabies the cause for only one of the deaths, the calf, The cow died from listeriosis, or "cicling disease", which re- sembles rabies. HS addition receives OK UC installs new organ Reeve Norman Jones felt hydro should make a survey of the area. Returning to the lighting question, Knight stated the pro- ject should be undertaken while the grant is available. Stated Councillor JohnBaker: "When the PUC brings the volt- age up to standard then we'll go ahead with the lights." CENTENNIAL PROJECT Reeve Jones asked council to consider a centennial pro- ject. He reported larger cen- tres in Huron were undertaking their own programs but the smaller centres have been asked to consider taking part in a county project such as a home for chronic cases, Council discussed sever al ideas, including improvements at the village park. New building inspector, Ro- bert Baker Jr., was given the authority to approve building permits which were submitted between council meetings to prevent delay in construction. Council felt he should use his discretion in urgent considera- tions. Council also felt the inspector should be able to apply his auth- ority in threatening court action against persons who undertook construction before a permit was issued or applied for, Street signs were discussed again and Broadley wondered if "we're looking into something beyond our capacity" by having the signs made by a company. He stated there was a pos- sibility of having them made right here at home. Council receiv ed a letter from the fire chief stating that the equipment had been inspect- ed and foam tanks had been pur- chased for the fire truck. The men were in need of new safety helmets, boots and coats and the hall will be changed for faster dressing. The men asked for permission to use the three rooms at the rear of the Town Hall. Reeve Jones raised the ques- tion of Mid-Western Ontario Development Association. He stated that Hensall had never benefitted from this group and questioned the advantage of be- longing to same. Minnie Noakes stated that she has asked for something to be done but nobody seems interested. John Baker stated that a businessmen's as- sociation would be far more beneficial. No action was taken. Councillor Knight on behalf of the parks board asked for a grant of $1500 which council approved. "The arena is inreal bad shape, needs paint and a compressor, and I have been wondering why we couldn't ask for help from the surrounding areas who use our rink", said Knight. A building permit was grant- ed to Rooseboom for aluminum doors and windows and a porch. The pig's brain was too de- composed to make a diagnosis. Dr. J. C. MacLennan, of the health of animals division,Sea- forth, said the Love farmis one of 12 in Huron county under rabies quarantine at the mo- ment, Jim Love and his father Wil- liam have just completed a 14- injection treatment for rabies. William Love reported the horse "a dandy mare"— died Wednesday. "We have no idea of where the disease was contacted," said Mr. Love. "The cattle may have been attacked along the creek bank before they came into the barn. There are a number of ground hog fox holes in the area. But we can't understand how it's spreading." The Loves have a herd of 40 Hereford cows plus calves and a considerable number of pigs. Hay Township School Area Board will make a final de- cision on the site for its new central school this afternoon (Thursday), Chairman Elmer Rowe said Wednesday. The decision will be between two sites one on the Kalb- fleisch farm at the west and south limits of the village, the other on the Alphonse Dietrich farm, about one-quarter mile south of Zurich on the county road. Chairman Rowe said an op- tion has been taken on the Die- trich property. The board's first choice was the Kalbfleisch site but the board considers the a sk i ng price too high. To sell GB air station, see industrial interest A grade 9 student from Kirkton outperformed his senior competitors Monday to earn the right to represent the school in zone contest. Dennis Hazleton, seated left, was the winner. Top girl was Annmarie Kraft ; seated beside him. Back row, from left, are Bob Higgins, honorable mention; Jim Neil, boys' runner-up; Helen Muldowney, girls' runner-up, and Dorothy Farwell, honorable mention. --T-A photo Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Johns, RR 1 Woodham, have purchased the Traquair apartment build- ing at the corner of John and Edward Streets. * * Ross Guenther , Dashwood, has been successful in passing the Ontario Safety League course in driver and traffic education and has been awarded a licence to instruct commer- cially or in secondary schools. mended in a rural school, where buses were needed to transport students. Coles asked if anything could be done to have all children of the village attend either forest or Exeter schools, MacLaren said that it could be done, but that it becomes a little involved. Both counties would have to agree to assume the debenture debt of the other. Council decided not to support the move toward an addition. Mrs. Emery DesJardina and Mrs, Alec Hamilton approached council on behalf of the Women's Institute, asking permission to make certain alterations to the kittheri in the hall. Approval was given. An easement was given to Orval Wassrnann to property recently purchased a block north of Huron Street; so that he may lay Water and sewer pipe to this property front the Village Inn. Due to posSible conflitt of interest, Mr. Wass- Mann left the deimcil table for the discussion' nd passing of the by-law authorizing this eaSe.;. meat. Crown Assets Corporation has advised Grand Bend that now the entire airport on Highway 81 will be put up for sale. The property will be made available to the public by advertisement in the near future. Some investigation of the pro- perty as a site for an industrial complex has been going on throughout the past year. A partial prepayMent of $500 to the Grand Bend and Area Chamber of ComMerce for op- eration of the information of- fice, Was authorized. W. F. B. MacLaren, appeared on behalf of the Chamber. TURN DOWN ADDITION Mr. MadLaren also made a presentation from the S OUth Huron District High SchoOl in Exeter, which is proposing a Six room addition, With capacity for 670 students now, the school board expects they will have accommodate 1,000 students by heist fall, Councillor Ian 'COWS asked abont a staggered stem of classes. Mr. MacLaren repor- ted that this was "not recom- Hensall council agreed Mon- day night, with some reluc- tance, to support SHDHS de- bentures for a six-room ad- dition. Several councillors felt it was doubtful whether the ad- dition was really necessary, especially since Clinton school is expanding but they felt they were probably in the minority in thinking that way. E. L. Mickle, village HS re- presentative, provided ad- ditional details to council after Clerk Earl Campbell read the board's letter . Reeve Norman Jones asked what difference would be made if Centralia station closed down. Mickle replied it would affect the school but the board has re- ceived no word. Councillor Fred Broadley said he felt costs could be cut considerably if the board fol- lowed a new development in the U,S. The reported schools there were Using single manufactured units costing about $10,000 each. They have separate toi- lets, are heated electriCally, Measure 40'x20', providing room for 35 pupils. Broadley asked if staggered classes had been considered. Mickle said the board would not experiment with them at all. "I felt Clinton could try Staggered classes but the board does not agree. When you con, Sider schools are a Major ex- pense to the communities, it's a shame they are only in use about 80 hours a week." All but one of the eight muni- cipalities involved in HSDHS district have approved the board's proposal for a $200,- 000 addition. Grand Bend was the only centre to refuse the applica- tion to proceed. Approvals were registered by Exeter, Hensall, Usborne, Hay, Tucker smith and Zurich. Since only a majority ap- proval of the councils involved is required, Secretary E. D. Howey was instructed to re- quest Exeter, as the initiating municipality, to apply to the Ontario Municipal Board for permission to undertake a de- benture loan. SAME NUMBER TO CLINTON Principal H. L. Sturgis esti- mated that about the same num- ber will go to Clinton next term as are attending now around 150, His estimate— and he stress- ed it was merely a guess at this point — followed concern about a report that some 200 had requested to go to Clinton this coming term. The principal said drop-outs would reduce this number. He told the board; "We have been assured there will be no refusal by Clinton of students from our school. I think it's safe to assume we won't suffer in that regard". STRESS GUIDANCE In his report, the principal outlined the guidance program at the school which has includ- ed talks with area public and separate schools. In addition, application forms have been filled out by all grade 9 stu- dents at the high school, as well as grade eight pupils in the area. His report followed an en- quiry at last meeting from Mr. Boyne who wondered if ade- quate guidance service was be- ing provided. The board also: Granted an increase in pay of 150 per hour to the maintenance staff —their rate now will be $1.35; Learned it will receive a pro- Back county planning idea Grade 9 boy top speaker Couple united after 34 years A diltrict farmer and his Hungarian Wife were re- United Wednesday night after being separated for 34 years, Gaspar Olahi RR 1 Cen- tralia, niet his Wife at the London airport following her flight froth Htingary. Olah lilies about a mile South of be V011 Wirer _.n NO. 4 highway. Emery) operate a store at Kirk- ton, First prize in the girls' sec- tion went to Annmarie Kraft, 12B, whose topic was on the BEMISIMINSIMCSMISMON Hensall adopts paving plan Hensall council agreed Monday night to an $8,800 road paving program for the west end, of the village. Streets to be surfaced in- clude Brock, Mill; Queen and Elizabeth. Theprogram was includ- ed in the road budget for which Subsidy approval will be sought. current question of Canadian unity, Among the boys, second prize went to Jim Nell ; 12B; for his discourse on "Atomic power 'A Master er servant?". Honorable mention N‘ias won by Bob Hig- gins, 11E, for his talk on "Kil- lings on the highways". Runner-up among the girls was Helen MuldownY, 11E, who discussed the abitseS in after- tising. Dorothy Farwell ) 9D, redeived honorable mention of her speech oh "School as apre- paration citizenship." Judges were J. G. BintewS; PS inspector; Mrs. John Cor,ii bett And Mrs. R. S. Hiltz. Ann'ounceme'nts . , 5 Coining Events 5 Editorials Feminine Facts Fancies 8,9 Hensall. Liken 12,12 Sports; Want Ads 4 rry err.rtr 10,11 A grade nine student from Kirkton won the senior public speaking contest at HSDHS this week. Dennis Hatelton, who outlined important developments in the field of science, was chosen by the judges to represent the school in the zone contest later this month, The competition is sponsored by Ontario Hydro through the Ontario Trustee and Ratepayers/ Association; Hateltok of grade 9A, had competed in a speaking coin.. petition at Hamilton last year, before Moving to this area. His parents; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Repotte for 1963 given at the annual congregational meet- ing Of James Street UC Thurs- day evening rev e a l e d enthu- siasm and advance in the work of the church. The budget for $20,795 was presented for 1964 by Allan Fraser, chairman of Stewards. Work on the installation of the new memorial organ is nearing completion and Sunday Morning service, February 23, has been set aside for its de- dication and also that of the memorial plaqUeS. An Organ recital is being planned for Sunday afternoon March 1 Or 8. The organ fund now stands $10,000. Elected to the session for pin' years were Mrs. Ralph Batten, tinier Bell; Carfrey dank Dr. M. C. FletChervErik G4'010 and Dr. R. W. Read. Eugene Beaver, E. L. Chaffe, Andrew bengal]. Len Mee knight, Roy Stover and land Williams Were named for a fointeYear-term to the board Of stewards. Ifshert elected were Paul Coates, Gordon medarter, DOUgittS Parker, tOrtibei James PrOut and Jack TaYliar. Rev Edgar J. ROUlattiii was named "an 'honorary elder of the congregation. WINICSOMIZialnkainWht Hensall raps weak voltage