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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1965-01-28, Page 1G/C G. F. OCKENDEN, DFC, CD, TAKES COMMAND E. D. BELL Command changes at Centralia The father of five boys, G/C Gordon F. Ockenden, DFC, CD: took over command of RCAF Centralia, Friday, replacing. G/C L. H. Randall who retires after commanding Centralia since August, 1961. The official ceremony was performed before 250 airmen, 125 cadets and about 125 staff officers. The event was forced inside by windy, snowy weather. G/C Randall inspected the wing before turning over com- mand to his 41-year-old suc- cessor. Group Capt. Ockenden, a na- tive of Vermilion, Alta., joined the RCAF in 1941 and trained as a pilot at Chatham, N.B., and Moncton, N.B., graduating with the rank of pilot officer the following year. Following a tour on Hurri- canes in Eastern Air Command he was transferred overseas on Spits and during his tour in France, Belgium and Holland, was awarded the DFC having destroyed five enemy aircraft and 35 vehicles. He served in Europe until the end of the Second World War, returning to Canada in 1945 to serve with the 435T Squadron on Arctic and Yukon operations until 1948. He then entered the air defence field. He served as commanding officer of a radar unit at Metz, France, a year at the RCAF Staff College, Toronto, and then went to Detroit NORAD sector headquarters as chief of direc- tion centre and later as deputy of operations. In August of last year he became commanding officer of RCAF Station St. margaret's, N.B. He is married to a former Edmonton lady and they have five sons, Timothy, Gary, Monty, James and Edward. Group Capt. Randall, 50, born in Saint John, N.B., joined the RCAF in 1938. After serving in Europe and the Far East during the Second World War, he served at the RCAF Staff ,College, Toronto, the Joint Ser- vices Staff College in England, three years as air attache to Russia in Moscow, and in 1951 returned to Canada to take com- mand of RCAF Station Winnipeg. He served at Metz as senior personnel officer and held the same position at Air Material Command Headquarters in Ot- tawa before coming to Central- ia. He will retire in Ottawa. Just about everything! High school students take tour of parliament buildings Guided by Hon. C. S. MacNaughton, far right, several students from SHDHS enjoyed a tour of the parliament buildings in Toronto, Friday. The students were accompanied by two teachers, Joe Wooden and Doug Rickert, shown near the centre of the group. They also visited the museum during their stay in Toronto. The students are members of the grade 11 and 12 geography class. --Photo Courtesy Department of Publicity Ninety-second Year EXETER, ONTARIO, JANUARY 28, 1965 Price Per Copy 10 Cents Investigate sites for new school Three members of the Ste- phen Township school board, accompanied by J. G. Burrows, area inspector, and Jim Green, architect, viewed several pros- pective sites Tuesday for the erection of the township's pro- posed central school. Representing the board were chairman Harold Fahner and Ralph . Weber and Ross Brown. The board will require ap- proximately 12 acres of land, but as yet no definite decision has been made as to which of the sites will be chosen. Several are under consideration. Burrows reported he has sent the tentative approval forms to the department of education and approval will be sought for a 10-room school and a general purpose playroom. Estimated cost figures have not been given as yet for the project, but a representative of the architects reported last week that a school of similar size was recently erected in Sarnia at a cost of $286,500. Although the board discussed the possibility of providing a class for kindergarten students and also an opportunity class, these facilities were not inclu- ded in the forms sent for appro- val to the department of educa- tion. These will be considered in the future. Not merely enough to signal turn plans Two Stephen votes help defeat bid to decentralize aged home signal light on 700' away from where he was planning to turn. Pick RAP executive, debate two projects Officials visit special class experienced. Frayne noted he was also busy and recommended that an- other newcomer, Ron Bogart, would make a good chairman. But Bogart explained he'd be away for most of the sum- mer. However, he said he'd be happy to help, as Frayne had stated earlier in regard to himself. The debate was finally re- solved, when Frayne was elected chairman and Bogart was named vice-chairman. Claude Farrow was re-appointed secretary- treasurer. Any two of the three were given authority to sign RAP cheques. DISMISSE D Mr. Raymond also acted on behalf of William Robert Coop- er, Kippen, who was charged with failing to allow half the road for oncoming traffic. He had been charged follow- ing an accident on Highway 84 during the heavy fog on Christ- mas eve. He collided with a car driven by J. Francis, Preston. Both cars were heavily damaged in the head-on crash. The accident happened near Zurich and Cooper stated he could not see the white line due to the heavy fog just prior to the crash. Raymond contended the fog was the reason for the accident and said it was evident there was no malicious action on the part of his client. Crown Attorney W. G. Coch- rane argued that if Francis could see the white line then Cooper should have seen it as well. Mr. Hays said he found it difficult to decide the case and opined there may have been failing eye sight on the part of Cooper. He dismissed the charge. It was therefore ruled out almost immediately. The cost of the proposal to build on another site was given as $638,000. Debate centred around the third proposal mainly and after a lengthy discussion, it was put to a vote and defeated by the narrow margin of 20 to 19. It received support primarily from those representing areas farthest away from Huronview, although two of the men voting against it were Warden Webb and James Hayter, representing Stephen Township. Other area reeves helping to defeat the move for decentralization were Norman Jones, Hensall; Delbert Geige r, Hay Township; Milt Oesch, Zurich. Supporting the suggestion for decentralization were Reeve Boyle and Deputy-Reeve Bailey, Exeter, and Archie Etherington, Usborne Township. The four votes from Wingham and S e a f orth were in favor, —Please turn to back page Public school officials from Exeter and Usborne Township yesterday viewed the operation of an "opportunity class" at the school in Ilderton. Both boards are contemplat- ing setting up the classes for those students requiring special assistance, and who presently can not get it in regular classes. Representing Exeter were board chairman Ross Tuckey, secretary-treasurer Herm Hodgson, principal Arthur Idle and board members Jack Pryde and William Huntley. Chairman Eisen Lynn and principal Arnold Mathers rep- resented the Usborne school. Area inspector J. G. Burrows accompanied the men. A date has already been set when J. L. Rothman of the special services branch of the department of education will test students in the two schools to determine how many would require enrolment in the oppor- tunity classes. WARDEN WEBB . . . against decentralization The 1965 RAP committee met officially for the first time Mon- day night in a special session and members quickly dispelled the old theory that "if you want something done, ask a busy 'man". Main order of business was the election of a chairman and vice-chairman and seven busy men were all asked to take the positions. None wanted them. Mayor Delbridge told Gord Baynham he should take the job because he had the most exper- ience. But Baynham replied he had all the jobs he could handle, and was already out six nights a week. Mayor Delbridge was then suggested, but he contended that neither he nor Reeve Boyle should take the position due to their council positions. Newcomer Bill Tuckey then said Stan Frayne should be given the job as he was also While variety may be the spice of life, few people used such high sounding words to describe the variety of weath- er which hit the area over the past week. About everything that could happen, did, as the weather ranged from an old-fashioned blizzard to a January thaw with snow, rain, sleet, high winds and a few other things thrown in for good measure. 'There was a 40-degree spread in temperatures as the thermometer went from a two on Thursday to a high of 42 on Tuesday. While the snow crippled area travel with 13.4 inches on Fri- day and Sunday, it could have been much more severe. Had the 1.8 inches of rain been in the form of snow, it would have created an additional 10.8 inches of white stuff. Travel was almost impos- sible Saturday, not only due to the poor visibility, but because the drifting snow was on top of a sheet of ice. Tow trucks were kept on the move almost con- tinually and the squeal of tires as they spun on ice was heard everywhere, Highway 4 was all but closed as the hill north of Lucanprov- ed to be too much for most mo- torists and a couple of accidents lined up as many as 100 cars at the time. Clandeboye area residents had numerous unex- pected callers as motorists abandoned cars and sought shel- ter with them. The Central Hotel in Lucan was filled and the late arrivals were directed to private homes and some even ended up sleep- ing on furniture in the Legion Hall. One of the main causes of the traffic tie-up Saturday afternoon came when a large oil tanker jack-knifed north of Clandeboye and blocked the road for some time. As usually hap- pens, wreckers dispatched to the scene couldn't get through due to the cars parked on the road waiting for them to move the truck. Slush replaced the snow on Sunday and this later froze to make walking very hazardous. Removing the heavy slush — Please turn to back page Bell urges PC meeting to discuss internal woes Can't escape it, but can check it Norm Walper, local clothier, missed out in his attempt to win a free trip to Nassau in the recent promotional contest held on made-to-measure suits by Tip Top Tellers. However, he'll at least be able to better predict what type of weather he'll have to suffer through at home. Walper finished in the sec- ond place group in the contest and was presented with a baro- meter. END COURSE On Tuesday, about 100 area public school teachers com- pleted their four-week training in the new mathematical course. It was held in an effort to answer the teachers' problems with the recently instituted course. County council needed three votes last week before finally approving the erection of a 75-bed separate wing at pre- sent land at Huronview. With the decision went the hopes of many that smaller units would be built at other locations in the county. The first recommendation of the board of management of Huronview was to build a 150- bed expansion with facilities for expansion to 250 beds when needed. Cost was estimated at $1,000,000. This was defeated by a vote of 21 to 18 as opponents to the move felt the addition was larg- er than what was needed at the present time. As well, others favored decentralization. After Warden Glenn Webb said the report was defeated, a motion was passed asking the board of management to study further and come forward with alternative suggestions for meeting the need, in addition to their original suggestion of a separate building project at Huronview. Later in the session, Tucker- smith Reeve Elgin Thompson and his committee came back with three proposals for the consideration of council. They were as follows: 1. That we build a separate 75-bed wing with facilities for 150 beds to be located on our present site. 2„ That we extend our present facilities at Huronview by add- ing 65 additional beds for bed care residents. 3, That we build a 75-bed wing with facilities for 150 beds on another site. The cost of the first proposal was listed at $550,000 and the cost of the second, due to the extensive renovation work needed on facilities, was $565,- 000, despite the fact it was for 10 fewer beds. LIST PROJECTS Although the meeting had been called with the express purpose of only electing a chairman so cheques could be written, mem- bers did air some projects for the coming year. Farrow recommended that flood lights be considered for the ball park for the use of softball and minor hardball teams. "With the co-operation of the PUC and other volunteers I have been told it could be done for about $2,000," he stated. "No, it couldn't," replied Boyle quickly. However, Bogart backed Far- row's figures when he reported of an instance where lights had been erected for approximately that amount. Farrow said he thought lights would help get the minor ball program "off the ground" to — Please turn to back page shock treatment," he added, noting that the statements did evoke considerable comment. However, the Ontario presi- dent quickly added that it was "nonsense" to think the party could disappear in 30 days. Ontario Premier John Ro- berts discounted as "purely one man's opinion" the warning aired by Hogan. In handing down a fine of $10 and costs .of $17.50 against Glen Walper, Dashwood, Magistrate Glenn Hays, Q.C., said in Exe- ter court Tuesday that it is not enough to put on a signal light before making a turn, but rather precautions must also be taken to ensure that the turn can be made safely. He also contended that anyone who put on a signal light some 700' before making the turn was. monopolizing the highway, and that it is more desirable to put on a signal light at a more reasonable distance be- fore turning. The charge for making the turn without seeing that it could be done safely was brought against Walper by OPP Con- stable Harry Reid, who inves- tigated a crash on Christmas Day involving a car driven by Walper and one by J. Zarola, London. The London man testified that Walper was driving in an erratic manner and when he decided to pass Walper, the latter drove in front of him, with the result that both cars ended up in the ditch. A passenger in the London car, Carol McLeod, 19, testified the car driven by Walper was zig-zagging for one-quarter of a mile before being passed. This was refuted by passen- gers in the Walper car and Constable Reid reported there was no evidence of consumption of alcohol on the part of Walper. Walper testified he put his turn signal on some 700' before reaching his driveway on High- way 83 and stated that when he got within 100' he pulled over to the opposite side of the road thinking the car behind him would pass on his right, although such practice is against the law. P. L. Raymond, representing Walper, contended his client was already making his turn when the other car attempted to pass, adding that perhaps it Was bad judgement to put the List four crashes, tow truck in one Elmer D. Bell, Q.C., went on record this week in recom- mending that the national execu- tive of the Progressive Con- servative party hold a meeting in an effort to find a solution to the present revolt in the party. The Exeter lawyer, who is president of the Ontario PC Association, said the meeting should be held immediately if possible to iron out the internal problems. "When we have a revolt in the party from an entire pro- vince, it is pretty obvious we have to do something," he ex- plained. Although it wasn't required, a tow truck was on the scene at one of several accidents which happened in Exeter over the stormy weekend. The tow truck was involved in the accident however, and sus- tained damages estimated at $50. by Constable Harry VanBergen. The incident happened Friday at 7:45 p.m. The truck was being driven north on Main Street by its owner, Ron W. Caldwell, 210 Main Street, when it was ineol- listen with a car driven by Gerald D. Morley, 524 William Street. Morley was coming out of the White Rose service station at the north end and the rear end of his car swung around into the path of the tow truck as Morley was turning to go south. The car, owned by his father, Russell, was damaged to the extent of $150. A five-year-old Lucan girl received a bump on the head when her dad's car was in- VolVed in an accident latter the same night on Main Street. Jack M. Atkinson, Market Street, Lucan, was proceeding south with hie wife and daugh- Liquor charges result in fines Charges under the Liquor Control Act resulted in substan- tial fines for a man and a youth who appeared before Magistrate Glenn Hays, Q.C., in Exeter court, Tuesday. Harry Alvin Vollett, Hensall, 'was charged with having liquor in a place other than his resi- dence and was fined $40 and costs of $7.50 when he pleaded guilty to the charge. The charge was laid by OPP Constable John Wright, who re- ported the accused had some alcohol in his pocket and had also been drinking when he was stopped by the officer. Sam John Kingma, 19, RR 2 Dashwood, was fined $40 and costs of $7.50 when he pleaded guilty to consuming alcohol while under the legal age of 21, He was also charged by Con- stable Wright, who reported he determined that Kingma had been drinking during the inves- tigation of an accident in Cen- tralia on December 24, DRIVERS PAY Kenneth Mauer, Hensall, was handed a fine of $15 and costs of $2,50 after pleading guilty to a charge of making en improper turn in Hensall on December 5. lie had been proceeding east On Nelson street And pulled into the path of a car driven by —Please turn to bank page The revolt of which he spoke was in regard to the demands made by the Quebec MPs in the federal party that a leadership convention be held, They have apparently requested the con- vention in an effort to replace John Diefenbaker as party head. Other members from outside Quebec have backed their in- tentions, while others have voiced strong support for the Opposition Leader and are not in favor of a leadership con- vention. The local lawyer received a query from Dalton Camp, pre- sident of the national executive, asking if a national executive meeting should be called and has replied that in his estimation it should. He reported Wednesday he did not know the results of the poll conducted on the 120 mem- bers of the national executive. "All parties haVe rumblings at one time or another," Mr. Bell noted, but added that "we have to sit down and see where we differ and how it °gibe cor- rected.'" "I don't know the solution," he went on, "but it calls for 'a meeting. It calls for study, so We can reconcile our position." Mr. Bell made no comment as to his opinion on holding a leadership convention. SHOCK TREATMENT Writing in a Toronto news- paper, George Hogan, Ontario PC secretary, said if there is not an overwhelming Show of loyalty in the national party, it was possible the party would not survive more than the next 30 days: CoMmenting on that warhing, Mr. .Bell Wei he believed Hogan was only trying to "shock the party into sortie very deep thought." "There's always merit frith() ter when they were in collision with a car driven by Howard G. Krampp, 39 Andrew Street, Exeter. Krampp was proceeding north and the accident happened at the corner of Main and Gidle y Streets. HIT FROM BEHIND An Exeter woman, Mrs.Har- old Hinton, 217 Main Street, was struck from behind in a two- car crash on Main Street on Sunday at 4:30 p.m. Mrs. Hinton was proceeding south and was making a right turn into her laneway when struck from behind by another southbound car driven by Wil- liam R. Charters, RR 3 Kippen. Damage to his car was esti- mated at $50 by Constable VanBergen, while $200 damage was caused to the 1964 model car driven by Mrs. Hinton. Chief C. H. Mackenzie in- vestigated a crash Friday after- noon at 5:10, involving cars driven by Samuel W. Ibbotson, 200 tames Street, London, and Lorne Turnbull, 93 G idle y Street, Exeter. Both were southbound and the Please turn to back page INSIDE SHDHS students commence driver training course Announcements . 10 Church Notices . 10 Coming Events . 10 Editorials • 46 it.... 2 Farm News SW4'16'4'4'1'4 B Hensall Si At V* 0.0.,40.. 4 Lecan . 4 * 416.1,144••• 11 Sports • 11••0 000 4 40* 6 Want Ads . Yllot16**460, 7 As evidenced by this photo, the gals at SHDHS are taking poSi- tive steps to eliminate all the nasty cracks that are generally hurled at women drivers. Of the 24 students taking the driver training course started this week; two-thirds of them are girls. The class is shown here with C. M. Farrow, itietrtater. Their The Exeter Volunteer .Fire Brigade answered a call to the farte home of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Sillery in Usborne Township Tuesday night. However, their services were not required, as everything was under control when they ar- rived. No damage was done in the minor chimney fire. Hon. C. S. MacNaughton & Mrs. MacNaughton had as their guests Wednesday for the Open-. ing of Parliament Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Beaver and Mr. & Mrs. M. J0 Geiser, time will be divided between classroom instruction and actual driving in the dual-control vehicle recently received by the school from Larry Snider Motors Ltd. Over 40 students had registered for the course but it had to be reduced as only one Instructor Was available. --T-A pilot()