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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1965-09-23, Page 15 CNR stations closed this week The new centralized service of the Canadian National Railways which went into effect Tuesday in five area communities includ- ing Exeter has caused protest in some quarters, The new service will in effect close the five sta- tions in these municipalities, and have all services operating out of the London area office. In Hensall, a public meeting has been called for 8;00 p.m. to discuss this matter, Council call- ed this meeting to discuss the problems with ratepayers who have lodged protests. An official of the London office of the CNR, L, A, Wood, stated Tuesday that the changes in effect would give all customers better service than previously possible. He described the change as, "an experiment in Centralization of certain services". ale added that an expert in a certain field in London would be able to give customers much better service than the local agent who In some cases would have to refer ques- tions to London in any event. The keynote of the new plan is the use of direct dialing with free service to the London office, In this way the company feels, cus- tomers will get better service, Similar services such as this have been in operation at Monc- ton and Edmonton and have work- ed very well, although because of the complexity.of the freight busi- ness, this system does not neces- sarily work in all communities. The main change for the aver- age customer will be that express and way freight will be changed to highway service rather than have it arrive by rail. This will in effect speed up this service as it will arrive in the communities earlier than it has been. Other than this, the communities will see no actual change as the same man will be picking up and de- livering the express as before, Mr. Wood stressed the fact that the main aim is an attempt to improve the service. The five communities affected by this change are Exeter, Cen- tralia, Hensall, Thorndale and Ilderton, Telegraph services for til area has also been centralized. This has been the practice in many communities for a number Of years and Is not considered as a major change. Telegraphs May be telephoned to London without toll charge in the same manner as they were formerly telephoned into the area offices. Mr. Wood said most of the main shippers and customers of the company had been contacted prior to this move and most seemed in agreement with the change. Tele- phone cards have been sent out to all area residents listing the ap- propriate phone numbers to call in London for a specific service. Residents protest station closing Canadian National Railway stations in five area centers closed this week as new centralization of ser- vines went into effect. The Hensall station is shown above on the last day of operation. CNR officials stated this week the changes will allow for faster better service for area customers. (T-A photo) Mark Battle of Britain with parade and service EXETER, ONTARIO, SEPTEMBER 23, 1965 At opening of the one-day ses- sion, the new deputy reeve of Exeter, Rev. Philip Gandon, was sworn and assigned to finance and executive and equalization com- mittees, replacing the late Ralph Bailey. Warden Webb spoke high- ly of Mr. Bailey's work on the equalization committee. Council stood for a minute in silence to honor his memory. Mrs. Erwin Bestard, RR 3, Park- hill; Mrs. Gwen Pett, RCAF Cen- tralia. HAY - Lorne Chapman, RR 1, Exeter; Alan Crerar, RR 2, Men- sail; Harold Deichert, RR 1, Zurich; Mrs. Beatrice Grenier, RR 3, Zurich; Leonard Merner, RR 2, Zurich; George Grenier, RR 1, Dashwood; James Love, RR 1, Zurich; Elgin Hendrick, RR 1 Dashwood. HENSALL - Mrs. Robert Bak- er, Mrs. Harold Knight. HIBBERT - John Flynn, Dublin; Mrs. Fergus Feeney, RR 2, Dub- lin; Henry Harburn, Staffs; Mer- vin Dow, Cromarty. HULLETT - Mrs. Alice Buch- anan, RR 1, Londesboro; Mrs. Hazel Reid, RR 1, Blyth; Mrs. Margaret Ball, RR 1, Clinton; Mrs. Agnes Moon, RR 1, Lon- desboro; Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock, Auburn, ZURICH - Menno Oesch, Gor- don Surerus. CLINTON - Mrs. Wm. Cham- bers, Mrs. Mae Cameron, Mrs. George Wonch, Mrs. Lloyd Car- ter, Mrs. Clarence Denomme, Mrs. Reg Cudmore. Start construction of sewer projects Price Per Copy 10 Cents Bailie of Britain Parade Annual services to commemorate the Battle of Britain were held at RCAF Station Centralia Sunday September 19. S/L G.C. Hollingshead is shown here as he leads Number three Squadron past the review- ing stand as Major E.M.C. Franklin, reviewing officer of the Battle of Britain Parade, takes the salute. (RCAF photo) Huron county council veto assessment change Enumerators started listing area voters Major E.M,C. Franklin, D.F.C. CD reviewed the history of the Battle of Britain at the annual services of commemoration held at RCAF Station Trenton on Sun- day September 19. Maj. Franklin acted as reviewing officer for the Battle of Britain Parade which marked the twenty-fifth anniver- sary of this event. The occasion we are observing to-day, takes us back 25 years to Western Europe in the summer of 1940. By the third week of June, when France fell, Western Europe, from North Cape to the Bay of Biscay, was in German hands. Only Britain and her Empire and Commonwealth remained in the field. Operation "Sea Lion", the German plan of invasion of Eng- land, had as its first preliminary, the destruction of the Royal Air Force. Air superiority was con- sidered absolutely essential to the success of this invasion. Early July 1940, was the begin- ning of one of the greatest battles in history, a battle, the outcome of which, had decided effects on the future of the war, and indeed, on the destiny of civilization. During July and August and the first week in September, the Luft- waffe concentrated on destroying Britains' aerodromes, and the all important radar stations which permitted the Royal Air Force early detection of enemy aircraft. The German bombers, protect- ed by heavy escort of fighters, were constantly engaged by the RAF fighters, and fierce air battles raged over the South of England. The British fighter pi- lots, including Canadian pilots, although outnumbered in battle, fought tenaciously, breaking up enemy formations and shooting down many enemy aircraft. By the first week in Septem- ber however, these continuous operations were taking their toll. Communication systems and air- fields were being battered to bits. The fighter force was rapid- ly being depleted and reserves of aircraft were reaching the danger point. Another week of this bombing would have meant disaster for the British. Never were the Germans, had they rea- lized it, so close to victory. At this point the Germans made one of the greatest tactical errors of the battle. They decided to switch from bombing the airfields and communication systems to the indiscriminate bombing of London. They reasoned the of- fensive against London would, (1) force the use of reserve fighters, (2) break the will of the people and (3) operation Sea Lion could commence. Accord- ingly on Sept. 7, Londons' long ordeal from bombing began. The Battle of Britain reached its climax on Sept. 15, when the Germans organized a tremen- dous raid on London. This was a desperate stand for Great Brit- ain. At the height of the battle the RAF had their entire reserve of fighters in conflict. The never- say-die British ground crews, and the courageous pilots of Fighter Command scored an en- credible victory. As a result, operation Sea Lion was postponed indefinitely. The Germans had failed to gain supremacy of the air, also losing over 1700 air- craft. And so it is that Sept. 15, or the nearest Sunday, is cele- brated as the Battle of Britain day, a day of thanksgiving for deliverance, a day when we pay tribute to the vast courage arid The auditorium of the Central Huron Secondary School, Clinton is the designated location when Liberal delegates from the 148 Polls of Huron Riding elect their candidate for the forthcoming Federal election this Thursday evening at 8:30 p.m. Prominently mentioned as can- didates are two who have indicat- ed their willingness to accept the nomination in the persons of Gordon McGavin, successful farm implement dealer from Talton, and Mate Edgar, Col- legiate teacher, who has been in the forefront of service club activities lately, from Clinton. Others mentioned as possible contenders are B. Menzies, bar- rister of Clinton; A. Y. McLean, of Seaforth, former M.P. for Huron Perth; and the president An asphalt truck used for haul- ing materials on an area con- struction project was completely destroyed by flames Monday afternoon at Elimville. A possible explosion of the gas tank at the Elimville store was averted by the quick actions of a passing truck driver who hooked a chain to the rear of the burning truck and towed it away from the gas pump. Maurice H. Dubby of Hamilton, driver of the truck, told police he had stopped beside the store to get matches and when lie stepped outside the truck was a mass of flames. The fire ap- parently started in the right sad- dle tank and engulfed the truck within minutes. Joe Freeman of Londesboro who was driving a dump truck loaded with gravel apparently saved nearby buildings. He no- resolution of the British people, who led by their eloquent and in- spiring leader, Prime Minister Churchill, withstood the on- slaught of the German might from the air. And to those gallant, brave and skillful pilots of Fight- er Command, who perished in the cause of liberty, and to their liv- ing colleagues we pay homage. Truly We are indebted to them for our freedom, so aptly ex- pressed by the great Prime Min- ister Churchill in his immortal "Never in the history of human conflict, has so much been owed by so many to so few". of the Huron Liberal Associa- tion, Wm. Elston of RR 4, Wing- ham. Murray Gaunt, M. L.A., and Gordon Beaton, Liberal organiz- er for Western Ontario North, are expected to be platform guests. The keynote address will be delivered by the Honourable Lar- ry Pennell, M.P., Solicitor-Gen- eral in the Pearson Government. Mr. Pennell is the Liberal Mem- ber for the federal riding of Brant-Haldimand. He resides in Brantford with his wile and two children, where Ile is also a mem- ber of the law firm of Pennell, Watt and Purcell. He is regarded as one of the most eloquent speak- ers in the Liberal Party. A large number of delegates and interested citizens are ex- pected to attend. ticed the flames as he was pass- ing and seeing that the truck was standing beside the gas pump at the store hooked a logging chain to the rear of the blazing vehicle and towed it backwards away from the buildings. By this time the truck was a mass of flames and Freeman was scorch- ed slightly while attempting to hook the chain to the rear spring. The gas pump at the store was scorched from the heat but no other damage was done. Members of the Exeter Fire department responded to the alarm within minutes but were unable to do more than extinguish the flames which had by this time started on the rear tires of the truck. The truck was a complete write-off. Members of the Exeter detach- ment of the OPP investigated the incident. Ninety-third Year Huron county council on Mon- day voted 23 to 14 against adop- tion of the county assessment commissioner system. P. G. Gil- lis, department of municipal af- fairs supervisor, informed coun- cil that his department supported establishment of the system "to ensure that every municipality, regardless of size, is able to maintain an efficient assessment department." "There is a moral responsi- bility on each of you," he said, "to make sure each ratepayer has to pay only his just and prop- er share of taxes. Unfortunately, at present there are a great number of ratepayers paying too much, and an equally large num- ber paying too little, and quite a number not paying taxes at all. This happens because people are employed who do not have proper equipment or proper records." Before the vote was taken, at conclusion of a long discussion, Warden Glenn Webb expressed the opinion that the system will be adopted in Huron sooner or later. "Many of our assessors are marking time," he said, nand asking 'When are we going to have county assessment?' I be- lieve the system will be in effect in this county. The question now is whether we are prepared to accept the recommendation of the report for Jan. 1, 1967. It is almost a foregone conclusion this will be a fact in this county at some time." The debate closed with an ap- peal by Brig. F. A. Clift, reeve of Hayfield, who said: "We should not drag our feet." A.s pointed outby Mr. Gillis," he said, "we cannot afford not to adopt the new system. In our vil- lage there are all kinds of pro- perties not being properly as- sessed, and it is very difficult to get them changed. All this will come easily when we get the new system and trained assessors not subject to personal pres- sures." Mr. Gillis reported 13 Counties adopting the System and five more indicating intention to do so. During the current year, $50,- 000 will be added to county coun- cil's hospital reserve fund, now standing at $102,000, but there will be a withdrawal to pay apor- don of Wingham General Hos- pital's expenditure. ,,We are also expecting ex- penditures to the Goderich hos- pital," said Clerk-treasure r John Berry, "but no definite dates have been mentioned." Whether or not the hospital fund will be continued will be up for decision soon. Mr. Berry said: "In 1967 we will have com- pleted our obligations for the present time to the various hos- pitals, and you will then have to decide if you are going to carry on with the fund for hospital purposes, and if so, on what basis." The clerk-treasurer reported a nominal surpluS of $29,268 at and of June, of which $14,148 Is from highway account. Highway outlay totalled $839,474, Buren- View. $191,997 and Children's Aid $64,411. ItIn 1966", Mx. Berey pointed out, "We will not have $80,000 surplus transferredfrom surplus to operating expenditure, but to offset this loss there will be less spent at the museum, and the history will be paid off." The long-awaited county his- tory is now being printed by Ryerson Press, but still lacks an index. It is to retail for $5, the property committee report-ad, through C h airman Elmer Hayter. Enumerators started their rounds of Huron County Monday morning according to a report of returning officer R. T. Bolton. Those working in Exeter and area are: EXETER Mrs. Mabel Mc- Knight, Alvin Pym, Mrs. Dorothy Cornish, Mrs. Helen M ic k le, Mrs. Emma Beaver, Mrs. Mar- ion Sweet, Ansley Neil. USBORNE - William H.' Es- sery, RR 3, Exeter; Alvin Pass- more, RR 1, Woodham; Mrs. Harry Jeffery, RR 1, Hensall; Harold Rowe, RR 1, Woodham; Philip Johns, RR 3, Exeter; Mrs. Howard Pym, RR 1, Centralia; Lloyd Smith, Woodham. STEPHEN - Mrs. Fred Bow- den, Centralia; Mrs. Harold Fahner, RR 1, Exeter; Mrs. Earl Heist, RR 1, Crediton; Mrs. Ir- vin Finkbeiner, RR 2, Credi- ton; Mrs. Gordon Rat; RR 3, Dashwood; Mrs. Melvin Stade, RR 3, Dashwood; Mrs. Stuart Sweitzer, RR 2, Dashwood; Mrs. Harvey Walper, RR 3, Parkhill; Council briefs Council decided to proceed with the installation of sewers on Wellington Street, at their regu- lar meeting Monday evening, de- spite the fact there is a lack of approximately $600 to complete this job. James paisley reported that he was unable to get enough prepayment of frontage to pay for the entire cost of this job. All residents in this area have, however, signed to pay the front- age charges on a yearly basis. In other busineSs, council de- cided to turn $200 over to the RAP committee to hold in trust for a junior band. The money came from the sale of some ju- nior band equipment to RCAF Station Centralia. MeMbers were informed that the cash for the purchase of these instruments was raised by tag days and other events by members of the junior band. Council decided to delay pay- ment of a bill for $313.08 for repairs to a pump on the fire truck until a service man calls in the area. Members of the fire department have questioned the bill and believe the repairs were necessary onlybecause there was a flaw in the pump. The Company maintains the damage was caused by engaging the pump when the motor was running at too high an RPM. Construction started Tuesday morning on the installation of Sewers on the Gidley-Sanders- Senior project. Reporting on the project at the regular meeting of council Monday evening, council- lor Joe Wooden brought in recom- mendations from the road com- mittee which would widen all three of these streets to 24 feet, for the travelled portion, because of the amount of traffic these streets have. Widening the roads will make some other minor changes neces- sary. The Public Utilities Com- mission will be requested to move two poles back from the edge of Gidley Street. Reports indicate these are almost on the travelled portion of the road. If the poles were not moved it would be neces- sary to offset the white line of the road four feet. The roads will be so designed that curbs can be installed at a later date, the catch basins will be positioned so that these will be against the curb when this is installed. The committee also recom- mended that these three streets be finished with hot asphalt as part of the 1966 road budget. Will investigate sewer charge Council will check with the On- tario Water Resources Commis- sion in an effort to find out wheth- er there is a way to charge owners for sewage frontage, where an existing sewer has been declared a sanitary sewer, where the own- ers have the service available, and are partially using. The ques- tion was raised in connection with Carling Street. If this is possible, the money received could be used to extend the service to Waterloo Street and both ways on Mill Street. Councillor Wooden in support- ing this suggestion, indicated he felt this situation is slightly un- fair to other residents of the town who have been forced to pay this frontage when the town has installed sewers along their streets. Members voted to retain their policy in regardS to installing culverts under private drive- ways. A request from a resident, who is building a new house, to have a culvert installed forced council to examine its policy in regards to this. Although storm drains are gradually eliminating the need for culverts such as this, it was de- cided to maintain the policy of having the resident purchase the culvert with the town looking after the installation charge. It was pointed out that to make this service free could cost the town a fairly large sum of money. Most municipalities have the same policy as Exeter. Councillor Wooden said this re- commendation was brought in at this time, as all these streets will be greater than normal width, and the cost of this will be more than for normal streets. Council discussed briefly which detour would be best for the school buses, which normally use Gidley Street, but came to no decision. It was suggested it might be possible to unload and load the students at the arena, and have them walk across to the school. In case of inclement weather they could stand inside the arena. This matter will be investigated further. William Street will receive a final surface of hot asphalt this fall if a contractor can be found to do the work. Council decided to complete this project after reviewing their 1965 road budget. The project was recommended by the road committee. The problem of having a margin along three blocks of Main Street paved, was again aired in council. Members pointed out that they have done everything possible to get this paved, but as it is such a small job, it is very difficult to get a contractor to come in and do this. Council will continue investi- gation plans for the reconstruc- tion of Main Street. This project was started some time ago but has become inactive. Members will meet with the Public Utilities Commission to find out what ser- vices they will have to install when this project is carried out, so that all of this work can be done at one time. Other recommendations of the road committee included esti- mates for 1966 road construction. The proposed budget is $12,000 for construction and $10,000 for maintenance. It was also suggest- ed that council extend a block on Marlborough Street in 1966, if funds are sufficient. Police hunt hit-run car Exeter Provincial police are still looking for the driver of a hit-run vehicle which struck a woman who was riding a bicycle Saturday night. The accident oc- cured on Highway 4 about two and a half miles south of town. Mrs. Jo-Ann Bernasconi, wife of Airman Johann Bernasconi, RCAF Station Centralia, is in St. Joseph's Hospital, London, re- covering from injuries which in- cluded a fractured left leg, cuts and bruises. Police said the woman was struck from behind while riding south on the highway. The car is believed to be a 1959-62 General Motors product. Police believe there will be dam- age to the right front of the vehicle. Huron liberals plan nomination meeting Call Exeter firemen to area truck blaze Flash fire destroys truck This Wes the scene which greeted ineinbers of the Exeter Piro bepartment wben they arrived at The Elimville store Monday afternoon. The driver of the truck stopped at the store to get a match to light his cigarette and when he came out of the store diScovered he didn't need them. The truck was a com- plete wilted!. (T-A photo) SHDHS staff enjoy outing The staff of the SHDHS enjoyed ail outing at Morrison Darn Tuesday evening Which included a barbecue and sports events. The program was held to get new teachers acquainted With existing Members Of the staff. The above photo Was taken of the volleyball game in which the new teachers took on the old in friendly competition. (T.-A photo)