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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1964-08-27, Page 1Circus attracts crowd of all ages pictured here and shows that youngsters of all ages and white- haired grandmothers alike were on hand. The performances were well received by the crowds. --T-A photo EXETER, ONTARIO, AUGUST 27, 1964 Price Per Copy 10 Cents AUDITOR FAULTS HAY PROCEDURES Maturity slowed, but crops survive Despite adverse weather con- ditions for most of the past month, predictions for the crops remaining to be harvested in the area are optimistic . While yields are expected to Stage fly-in at Sexsmith The crash took place at the farm of Hermes Grenier, RR 3 Zurich. Damage was estimated at $400. Sky divers and an aircraft display will be featured at the second annual fly-in to be held at the Sexsmith Airport this Sunday from 11;00 a.m. to 2;00 p.m. Flyers from a number of On- tario centres are expected to set down at the area airport, which is located on the farm of Leonard Greb in Hay Township. It is one and a half miles north-west of Exeter. During the past year, the runways at the field have been extended to 2,300' by removing an old or- chard. The Sexsmith airport has been named after the early set- tlers in this area who built a school and a church and named this Hay Township settlement after the hamlet they had left in England. While the community's name has almost passed into oblivion, it has been revived to designate the airport at which a number of area airplane enthusiasts have their crafts. The public has been invited to attend the three-hour event. Opening bids on dam today Tenders will be opened to- day (Thursday) for the con- struction of the Parkhill dam. The date is about four months later than what had originally been set as completion date for the dam itself when the project was initiated back in 1961. Tentative completion date is now set for September, 1966, for the dam which will probably be built at a cost of slightly over $1,000,000. Terry McCauley, Ausa.ble River Conservation Authority field officer, reported Tuesday that no tenders had been re- ceived as yet, but on the advice of the consulting engineers, ARCA officials are not too wor- ried as yet. McCaulety stated that M. M. Dillon & Co. Ltd. predicted most of the tenders would be delivered in person and prob- ably wouldn't come until Thurs- day. Deadline is 1;00 p.m. and the tenders will be opened some time after this. The ARCA will make only a notation of the bids received and will send them to Dillon for analysis. The engineers will study the tenders and will make a recommendation to the Auth- ority as to which should be chosen. This in turn will be sent off to the two senior governments for their approval, as they will share much of the cost of the dam. While no tenders have been received to date, McCauley stated that 25 sets of documents needed in bidding had been pick- ed up from the consulting en- gineers. A Toronto firm had an ad- vertisement in a newspaper last week asking for bids from sub- contractors interested in work- ing on the job. Officials are hoping for at least eight or nine tenders on the large project. McCauley said he didn't think it would take too long for the — Please turn to back page gard to the township's clerk- treasurer position. Elmer Rowe, chairman of the school area board, report- ed no action had been taken 'as yet on the resignation and no replacement has been adver- tised for as yet. He noted that they hoped Bro- kenshire would stay on after the September 1 date, as it would be almost impossible for them to get a replacement at such short notice. Harper criticises the man- ner in -which tile drain loans were granted in Hay. The audi- tor stated that during 1961, 1962 and 1963 loans amounting to $27,700 had been made and the debentures for them had not been forwarded to the Province of Ontario to recover this money. "The result is that duringthe year the township is borrowing at a bank interest rate of 52/4% and loaning it out at 4% and this is costing the township $485 per annum." The unpaid principal of such — please turn to back page A. M. Harper, Goderich audi- tor, points out in his annual report of the Hay Township financial statement for 1963 that the municipality has no authority permitting them to have a surplus of $81,264.25. The amount of surplus was one of nine "qualifications" made by Harper in approving the financial transactions of the township. Hay started the year with a surplus of over $70,000 and added $8,190.10 in the past year. In 1962 the surplus was $1,074.47 and the year before it was $4,604.35. It was suggested the muni- cipality set up reserves as permitted by the Municipal Act. The Act outlines the type and amount of reserves that are allowed. Some of the g'qualifications" noted some faults that are the responsibility of W. H. Bro- kenshire, clerk-treasurer, while others are suggestions for council, especially that they follow the Municipal Act more closely. Brokenshire explained he was sorry that some of the points brought out by Harper had hap- pened, but said they would be corrected at the earliest pos- sible date, To nurse kids Sheryl Ailey, 20-year-old daughter of WO1 and Mrs. Harry Ailey, RCAF Centralia, gradu- ates from Woodstock General Hospital this month. The HSDHS grad plans to nurse at the Sick Childrens' Hospital in Toronto. --Jack Doerr be down some, they are still expected to be close to average in most areas, due primarily to the healthy start they had this year. The beans and corn are ma- turing slowly due to the cool weather of late, but if warm weather prevails, there is ex- pected to be no serious loss except in the area west of Zur- ich where many fields have been drowned out. Due to the fact harvest is being slowed down, farmers will now be faced with the risk of early frosts. However, if crops can manage to come through the heavy wet spell, and the attacks by practically every insect and worm imagineable, there is a suggestion they could even survive a light frost or two. Jack Urquhardt at Canadian Canners reported the corn har- vest was started Monday and the crop is looking''quite good" although many fields have had damage through the heavy winds and rains lodging the corn. The wet conditions are mak- ing it difficult for farmers to get into their fields to harvest, he pointed out, and added that the corn pack would probably last from six to eight weeks. it was wet! Driver pays fine for slow speeds In this era of the high-power- ed automobile, Gerald Upshall, RR 3 Kippen, is something of an exception, Upshall was fined $20 and costs or three days in jail when he pleaded guilty to driving so slowly around the Goderich Square on August 3 as to im- pede traffic. The court was told Upshall was driving and talking to some- one in another car at the time. A Listowel man remains in serious condition in a London hospital following one of several accidents reported in the area by the Exeter OPP detachment this week. Lawrence Hind, Victoria Street, Listowel, suffered se- vere facial and head cuts and bruises and a possible skull fracture when his car struck a truck west of Dashwood at 11:25 p.m. Saturday. Hind and his wife, along with their young child, were travel- ling east on Highway 83 when they struck a truck driven by Frederick W. Keller, RR 3 Dashwood, The Keller truck had been pulling another vehicle out of the ditch when the mishap took place. Hind was trapped in his car for some time when it was extensively smashed as it hit the truck. His wife was asleep at the time and escaped serious in- jury. She and her child were brought to South Huron Hospital and released after treatment. Hind was taken to St. Jo- seph's Hospital, London. OPP Constable John Wright is investigating. It was one of three crashes investigated by Wright during his hectic Saturday evening. At 7;05 p.m., he was called to the scene of a one-car mis- hap on the Goshen line, when Hubert T. Miller, RR 1 Dash- wood, lost control of his car and it went through the ditch and crashed through three fences in a farmer's field before coming to a stop. He lost control of the ve- hicle when a front tireblewout. Rape case goes to supreme court William Schroeder, RR 2 Centralia, charged with raping a 17-year-old Clinton girl near Grand Bend on July 30, has been committed for trial at the fall assizes of the supreme court in Goderich. The preliminary hearing, be- fore Magistrate Glenn Hays, QC, was held in Exeter and Goderich last week. Schroeder was remanded in custody after bail application was withdrawn by defence coun- sel James Donnelly, Goderich. Crown Attorney W. G. Coch- rane had protested the bail ap- lication for the area man. A London woman reportedly suffered whiplash injury when she was involved in a collision with a car driven by Donald Lightfoot, Centralia. The two cars had been travel- ling north on Highway 21 and Mrs. William Dunbar had at- tempted to make a turn into the golf driving range n o,r th of Grand Bend. She missed the lane and was apparently stopping to make another try when Lightfoot crashed into the rear of her car. Damage in the incident was estimated at $450 by Constable Wright. It took place at 8:40 p.m. Cpl. C. J. Mitchell took over the investigation duties for the remainder of the we e ken d crashes and he too was kept busy. On Sunday at 12:20 a.m., he reported damages at about $250 when a Hensall man smashed into a parked car near the main intersection at Zurich. John Clark Webster, Brock Street, had been travelling east on Highway 84 and turned north —Please turn to back page BEANS LATE TOO Doug Cook, of Cook Bros. Milling, Hensall, said the white bean crop would be later this year than usual, and he doesn't expect any harvesting to be started for two weeks or so. —Please turn to back page County museum attracts Russian Attendance at the Huron County Museum in Goderich so far this season has hit the 16,500 mark, which is over 200 more than for the same time a year ago. Visitors have been regis- tered from coast to coast — Newfoundland and Nova Scotia to British Columbia and from every province in between. They have also registered from India, Holland, Russia, Ireland, Scotland and England. From many states they have come also, including Florida and California. The curator, Herb Neill, now in his 80th year, has not been enjoying the best of health this summer. If many area residents are in the same position as the fel- low in the current hit parade song who asks that the rain not come down because he has a hole in his roof and might drown, then they have been having prob- lems for the past month. Because the rains have been coming down and in record amounts. The meteorlogical section at RCAF Centralia reported this week they have recorded a total of 9.19" of rain in the month of August alone, and it is be- lieved higher in some spots in the district. This is a fair rainfall for an entire year in some areas, and is certainly far above the aver- age two to three inches usually recorded in this section of On- tario in August. To date, there have been only six days of the entire month on which rainfall has not been re- corded, The heaviest fall was over the Civic Holiday weekend at the start of the month, but last weekend produced a total of 2,4" on ,Thursday, Friday and Saturday, TOO MUCH WORK While he emphasized he did not want to make excuses, he stated that his work in the township has just been more than he can handle this year. Brokenshire also serves as secretary-treasurer of the school area board, and through this and his township work, he has been continually on the move at one meeting after an- other throughout the year. The Hay debate and subse- quent vote over the school con- troversy necessitated a great amount of his time and he said there was now a tremendous amount of detailed work in the township office. In the past year the council has initiated action on about a dozen drains on top of the ever-increasing amount of pa- per work to satisfy govern- ment officials. Brokenshire tendered his re- signation with the School board this month and said he plans to terminate his duties on Sep- tember 1. He said he knew this would enable him to attend to things properly in the future in re- Bingo, pinball raids may bring charges Canada's first centennial vote backs lights In what Was believed to be the first vote of its kind held in Canada to date, Crediton voters, _overwhelmingly decided to erect flood lights in their Charges are pendiee in con- eeption with a swift raid on a Grand Bend bingo and some pin, hall machine operators Thurs, day night by members of the OPP anti-gambling squad and the OPP detachment officers at the resort. Officers converged on the bingo game operated as part of the Knapp Amusements and it was clesed and equipment and merchandise prizes were seiz- ed. This raid was carried out as the result of a formal complaint lodged with the crown attorney's office in Sarnia. The bingo game has been operated regularly in Grand Bend for a nember of years. It was in operation six days a week. According to the act governing the playing of bingos only occasional gemes are per- mitted. One seriously injured in heavy accident list Police at resort seize pinball machines Members of the Grand Bend OPP detachment and the anti-gambling squad are shown loading pin- ball machines on the village truck after a raid on three amusement centres, Thursday. They also closed down a bingo game. --Holiday photo About 15 five-hall pinball ma- chines were seized as well in the raid; some from Knapp Amusements and others frcen M & M Amusements and the Wondergrove Roller Rink booth. The pinball machines are classified as a game of chance due to the feet players have no control over the ball once it has been shot out of its slot. Some other machines were left at the amusement spots. These were games of skill in- volving shotting games, base- ball games, etc. The establishments In which the pinball machines were seiz- ed were not closed. Ten constables from the two forces are reported to have taken part in the raid. They used the village truck to haul the machines away. )141 park as a project to mark Ceneda's 100th birthday, Slightly over 70% of the eligible voters flocked to the poll, Monday, in what was con, eidered ae extremely high per- centage for a Semtner date. And of the 164 voters, a total of 144 cast their ballot in favor of the hall lights — al outstanding percentage of (MS. Oply 15 votes were recorded for erecting a new library and another four 'voted against eith- er project. There was one spoil- ed If C rediton was the first com- munity in Canada to, go to the pelts ever. .a centennialproject, they probably also set some other records that few com- munities will equel. The '70.2% turnout was well above the record in most elec- tions, and the overwhelming majority vote of 87.8% prob- ably will be diffieult to beat as well. And not only that, there are probably few communities that can report their last municipal vote was held closer to Canada's birth than its centennial. While some may consider it rather a dubious honor, it was actually back in 1900 or so that there was a vote held strictly in Crediton, although the ratepayers have voted for township councils on many oc- casions since then. Harry Beaver, 84, a former trustee and Stephen Township councillor and deputy-reeve,, TPPPrted. 'he thought th.P. last vote was held hack at. the turn of the century. The former civic official was one of the first on hand Monday to 'beer the results announced by Ross Haugh,. returning of- *Pr. Haugh said he was very P1PaSect with the turnout at thP polls and his feelings were echoed by Alf Smith, ehairmae of the Crediton paritp .smith was also !elelighted" with the respite of the vote as he .and his committee spear- beaded the drive 12r the park lights. He took a holiday .on Monday and drove anyone with- out transportation to the polls. "On behalf Of the board I would certainly wish to thank everyone for his support," Smith Stated, after returning home from a band engagement in Exeter to hear the results. Besides noting the splendid turnout, Smith said he was very pleased that only four had voted against either project, In a letter to The Times, Advocate last week in which he outlined his reasons for seek- ing support for the lights,Smith concluded by asking that voters vote for one or the other and not against both. The vote was very close to an opinion poll conducted ear- lier by the parks board. At that time, 105 favored the lights and 12 backed the new library. This represented only one opinion from each of the 234 residences canvassed. Deputy returning officer for the vote was William Oestrei- cher and the poll clerk was Nelson Schenk. To be replaced by modern structure Ninety-second Year The Sells & Grey Circus, staged in Exeter Monday, drew large crowds for both the afternoon and evening performaaces. Exeter Legion officials, who sponsored the event, indicated they were pleased with the turnout. A section of the afternoon crowd is Community room featured in office Last of Exeter's nine hotels falls to wreckers While using the room, groups will also have access to a small kitchen and the washrooms. 20 cars for customers and staff. The alley between the BM&T and the Parker building will be widened and will be extended right through to William Street. The new office will be 45' by 65' and will contain three private offices, the large bank- ing area, a reinforced concrete security vault and the commun- ity room. An attractive entrance will be provided at the rear for those persons parking in the lot. There will be Warm air heat- ing and air conditioning and the finishing will be done in attrac- tive walnut, The outside brick will be a. burned-reddish colo r, which Will be offset by aluminum win- dow frames and polished plate glass windows. The front of the building will be white concrete, covered with quartz chips that the Manager explains will sparkle in the sunlight and under floodlights. The offices And board room will be covered with broaclIoern. Original paintings by donteme porary Canadian artists will decorate the walls. ADD SERVICES When the office is opened, 11MAiT will naturally have more Space for their present ser- vices, and they will alSo be able to Offer safety depesit boxes for the Safe keeping Of Seethed-de, Mktg other services are savings accounts, deposit re- ceipts, guaranteed investment L. please turn to bank page Kirkton di switch moves on schedule Exeter youths join GB 'club' Four Exeter minors were among the 42 persons who ap- peared in Grand Bend court, Monday, and they were each fined for illegal possession of alcohol, Gerald Cooper, was fined$50 and costs of $2.50 as he was driving a car when stopped by the police. Fined $25 and costs of $2.50 each were: Ronald C or nis h, Dennis Hockey and Rely Hempel. The 42-name court docket was oddly enough the shortest of the current summer at the summer resort, but it actually took the longest time to dis- pose due to several contested cases. Other area persons `fined in court were; Torn Weller,Liman, $30 for Speeding; D. JIvianteY, Zurich, $10 for Obstructing traffic. Liquor fines at the court reached a total of $411. Se- veral of the court sessions this year haVe resulted in, fines totalling. Well ever $2,000. supporting. As far as the community is concerned—apart from the at- tractive appearance of the new building—one of its highlights will be a community room, which is a feature of most of the offices erected by the firm. This 13' by 22' room will be available at no charge to corn- small section at the north which previously housed the BM&T office. This office will be avail- able for rent the local manager indicated. This will require an engi- neering feat as this northern portion must remain standing because the walls of the ad- joining buildings are mutually PLENTY OF PARKING Also coming down with the old hotel will be the barn at the rear of the premises and when the new building is completed, there will be parking for about munity organizations and soci- eties, and will be accessible from the rear so it can be used at night. The room, which will also serve as the board room, will have a board table, about a dozen easy chairs and space for more chairs to be provided for larger gatherings. A Cooksville firm moved into Exeter this week to commence immediate demolition of the Central Hotel building. The hotel will be replaced — early in the new year —by a modern, one-storey office for British Mortgage & Trust, who purchased the building a year ago. Architects for the building, which will replace the last of nine hotels once located within the boundary of Exeter, are Rounthwaite & Associates of Toronto it was announced by W. H. Gregory, chairman of the board of directors of BM&T. Charles Barrett, local office manager, confirmed that the contract for the erection of the new facilities has been let to Pounder Brothers of Stratford. Barrett stated that it Was expected sever al area sub- contractors would be working On the job. Only part of the old hotel building not coming down is the ."1 li Hensall . 6666ii 4 Luca.n • • toltitli4tiii 11 Sports . 6 • 1 li 6 6 Want Ads ....,/eyes,'. 7 Announcements . toot 10 Church Mikes . . trio 10 Coining Events 10 Editorials' . . 6.4146•66 Feminine Facts 'N Fancies 5 —...6,66,6661660•66.6-• calling to both Exeter and St. Marys and Exeter residents will have free calling to the Kirkton exchange and Hensel]. Hensall will also have a much Wider free calling area, Marshall repOrted there Were 800 persons on the Blanchard System and the changeover would cost In the neighborhood of $200,000. This is slightly higher than previously expect- ed. Dial Sete have been Metalled in most homes, except those where persons have been away On holidays, The application ibt a hike in rates has been approved for the Blanshard 8ystem and no Objections Were raised at allby SUbScriberS. This Caine as no surprise to Marshall, who noted that people Were usually Willing to pay for better services. PLiACE,' LAST' OF 'EXETER'S NINE HOTELS MODERN BUILDING WILL It The extensive work entailed in the conversion to dial by the Blanchard Munielpal Telephone System is progressing "pretty good" according to Rose Mar- shall, chairman. He said worktnen were at present installing the expensive dial equipment in the exchange office at Kirkton and predicted the entire project would be com- pleted by the scheduled change- over date of November 15. The switch to dial on the Maxi= Shard exchange Will coincide with the extensive dial change- over planned in the area by the Bell Telephone. On the November date, Ilen.• Sall and SeafOrth will be changed to dial, Ilesides, having the modern System installed, the customers in the area Will have extended free calling area.s. The blab,. shard SyStern will have free