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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1965-11-18, Page 1They paraded through the streets, those veterans who came home .. 1r, 4. k.? 'fr-4011. " • .then they turned into the church and paid their respects to those who made the supreme sacrifice. In Exeter, we remember. Unity is a major challenge MacNaughton tells veterans EXETER, ONTARIO, NOVEMBER 18, 1965 Price Per Copy 10 Cents Head-on crash kills 2 IMAiSE Defeat welfare motion WElgaMttiimkoMEN.XiMe Huron county council in its first division of the No- vember session defeated, by a 19-18 vote, a committee proposal to establish a county welfare system. It would have been set up, February 1 next, on a trial basis for a year. On the roll call there was one absent member, deputy reeve Robert Squire, Goderich. Many questions were asked of John Anderson, direct- or of the welfare allowances branch of the department of public welfare, and these indicated reluctance on the part of some councillors to see welfare duties centralized. Reeve Elgin Thompson, Tuckersmith, said: "I am disturbed that everything is to be taken out of the local council, I have been welfare officer for some years. I go into every home and find out everything I can before I allow them anything. I do not see where the deputy clerk- treasurer can handle this, he is so busy now." The committee had recommended that clerk-treasur- er J. G. Berry be appointed acting welfare director, with the actual work to be carried on by B. G. Hardy, his deputy, and one of the secretaries in the county office. Their salaries would be subsidized by the government at 50% for time spent on welfare. "Bill Hanly has a full-time job now," said deputy reeve Everett Mcllwain, Goderich township. "I think you would have to have another full-time man." "I wonder if the cost of another man and a secretary would not be greater than the cost to the county now," said Reeve John Corbett of Hay. "We don't know how much work is involved, or what we are getting into," remarked Mr. Berry. ;IiMUMNIN: Announce progress report of Centennial committee and two men died LAC Joseph Noel Demers, 25, a native of Ste. Sophie de Levard Quebec, who has been stationed for the past five months at RCAF Station Centralia died behind the wheel of this car. There were no passengers in either card Both bodies had to be pried from the wreckage of the vehicles. Constable ,JOhn Wright of the Exeter OPP detachment is investigating officer. (T-A photo) The Honorable C. S. Mac- Naughton, Minister of Highways stated Thursday that the major challenge confronting Ontario at this time is the unity of our coun- try. Mr. MacNaughton was speak- ing at the annual Remembrance day banquet attended by some 150 men at the Exeter Legion Hall. Mr. MacNaughton pointed out that Confederation was originally conceived and devised to provide a solution to what amounted then, to an impasse, political in char- acter, in what was then known as the Province of Canada, compris- ing at that time what are now the provinces of Ontario and Quebec. He suggested that to a very considerable extent a similar impasse exists today, and while the provinces of Canada now num- ber 10 — the solution to the prob- lem may rest largely upon the Wreath laying follows service A service at Main Street United Church marked observance of Remembrance Day in Exeter fol- lowed by the laying of wreaths at the cenotaph. Led by The Royal Canadian Legion Pipe Band veterans and civic officials marched to the church for the observance of two minutes of silence and the ser- vice. Following the service the par- ade was augmented by 100 air- men from RCAF Station Centralia and the RCAF Station Centralia Band for the parade to the ceno- taph. Honorable C. S. MacNaughton, Minister of Highways placed the wreath from the Province of Ontario. Other wreath s were placed by: Group CaptainG. Ock- enden, C.O. for RCAF Station Centralia; Mayor Jack Delbridge for the Town of Exeter; Reeve Archie Etherington for the Town- ship of Usborne; Deputy Reeve James Hayter for the Township of Stephen, Jack Pryde for Ex- eter Public School; Brian Bayn- ham for SHDHS school student council; Ken Johns chairman for SHDHS board; Mel Gaiser for Exeter Lions Club; Clare Hoff- man for Exeter Kinsmen club; Past Master Dr. Corbett for Masonic Lodge; Noble Grand Wil- liam Ford for the IOOF; Gordon Baynham for the Civil Service; Harold Patterson for the Credit Union; John Miners for the L.B.C.O.; Norman Hackney for Canadian Canners; Larry Snider for Larry Snider Motors; Pre- sident Margaret MacLeod for Legion Ladies Auxiliary; and President Eugene Beavers for the Royal Canadian Legion. A parade through town fol- lowed the laying of the wreaths with Group Captain Ockenden tak- ing the salute from the reviewing stand in front of the post office. A head-on crash shoulders of Ontario and Quebec as we approach the Centennial of Confederation. Mr. MacNaughton reminded the group of the words of Sir John A. Macdonald and Sir Georges Etiene Cartier almost a century ago — "If we do not take advant- age of the time available to us, if we show ourselves unequal to the occasion, we shall hereafter bitterly and unavailingly regret having failed to embrace the opportunity of building a greater Confederation". Mr. MacNaughton listed a few statistics in showing why Ontario should play a major and dominant role. The population of Ontario in the fall of 1966 is predicted to be 7,000,000 with a forecast of 11,- 166,000 by 1986. Ontario's gross national product is $20 billion per year with Ontario producing as much as all of Canada put to- gether. Ontario with one third of the country's population contri- butes approximately one half of all the tax revenue received by Ottawa. Ontario is becoming one of the major manufacturing centers in the world, second to none in the Commonwealth with the possible exception of Midlands area of the United Kingdom. Citizens of Ontario are starting to recognize and meet the chal- lenge of unity. He said, "I be- lieve, that we in Ontario have begun to meet this challenge by recognizing and understanding the motives and feelings, the de- sires and drives of our fellow Canadians or Canadians—in Quebec. We have sympathy for their desires but we must con- tinue to express our concern that their desires and in some in- stances their demands be con- tained within the framework of a strong federal nation — a strong Canada in which the position of all Provinces including Quebec, might flourish." Mr. MacNaughton pointed out that, while at the outset of Con- federation and today almost 100 years later — Canada is essen- tially a land of the two great founding races and cultures — as we approach the second hund- red years we must recognize the place and the rights of present and succeeding generations of people from many lands, many races and many cultures. He said the privileges of full partnership of Canadian citizenship must be made equally available to those who are here and those who we hope will come in everIncreasing numbers and who will continue to add enrichment to our proud heritage and even prouder future. He said, "this is one phase of what we in Ontario can do by example". He suggested this example would go far to preserve national unity and added "labels and slog- ans which are constantly contra- dicted are not enough to preserve confederation". Speaking of another principal which can stand as an example for all of Canada and which we in Ontario should be prepared to accept is recognition of the in- evitability of and the need for change. He stressed that this must be change which is needed as opposed to change for the sake of change. "We in Ontario should believe and exemplify that change must occur in any dynamic so- ciety as in a living organism. We need not favor revolutionary change or change merely to bring about conformity to an ideal. Change should have a defined purpose and need such as in- creasing labor mobility or meet- ing educational needs; it should be made gradually and in ac- cordance with the "acquired and inherited character" of our so- ciety. In this way we can pre- serve what is useful in traditional approaches and also take ad- vantage of new ones. — Please turn to page 2 Nov.11 should be national holiday Mayor Delbridge received sup- port from other speakers at the annual Legion Remembrance Day Banquet Thursday evening when he suggested Remembrance Day should be proclaimed a holiday by the Federal Government, The Mayor complimented the Branch on their fine parade which he likened as "second to none" in bringing the Branch official greeting from the town. Glen Webb, warden of Huron County supported the Mayor in regards to having Remembrance Day proclaimed a national holi- day. He complimented Legion branches in the county for their work and support in the field of minor sports. He also pointed out that the Legions supply halls which serve as meeting places and fulfill a need in the com- munity. Group Captain G. Ockenden of RCAF Station Centralia praised the branch for their parade and services. He indicated the RCAF feels it is a part of the town and Township and is always glad to help when they can. In de- scribing the services of the day he said, "this is the proper way a town should mark Rememb- rance Day". He also suggested November 11 should acknowledge the fallen comrades as well as those in hospitals or, because of circumstances have been leftun- able to work in our society, "These also are fallen com- rades", he said. Guest speaker, C. S. Mac- Naughton, Ontario Minister of Highways received a high tribute at the banquet as guests gave him a standing ovation both prior to his speech and at its con- clusion. Bent signs cause many problems There may be an opening for a sign erector in Exeter if the present trend continues. Council was informed Monday evening that a person or persons unknown is bending over stop signs as fast as they are straightened. Works superintendent James Paisley reported that it appears as though a car or truck bumper is being used to bend the steel posts. Several signs were bent on Hallowe'en night and since that time the practice has been continued. Reeve Derry Boyle pointed out that the signs must be kept in place even if it means having a man take a tour of the town each morning to check these. Police patrols are watching for those responsible but to date they have had no luck. Apparent- ly they wait until police are in another area of town. Several new signs will have to be purchased to replace those damaged by paint Hallowe'en night. Several signs were defaced by spraying them with cans of paint and it is now impossible to get the paint off without lifting the original paint on the sign. Although it will not be possible to have the entrance cairns for the Centennial park constructed this year the footings will be poured before freeze-up. The de- cision was made at the regular meeting of the Centennial com- mittee held last Wednesday even- ing. It has been impossible to start on the tree planting this fall but members hope to have an early start on this in the spring. Mem- bers of the sub-committee will consult with a professional hor- ticulturalist before finalizing the tree order for the entrance area of the park. The planning for the tree plant- ing will be carried out as soon as possible and the trees ordered A head-ol, collision on a straight section of road about four miles south of Exeter claimed the lives of two men early Thursday evening. The accident occurred on Highway 4 near the Centralia Road intersection. LAC J.N. Demers Dead is LAC Joseph Noel De- mers 25, of RCAF Station Cen- tralia, driver of a car which was believed to have been proceeding south at the time of the accident. Driver of the other car was John Cameron Henry, 40, of 118 Avon St., Stratford, which is believed to have been proceeding north into Exeter. There were no passeng- ers in either vehicle. The cars came to rest on the travelled portion of the road about nine feet apart and traffic was The doors of Exeter's newest Church, the Peace Lutheran will be officially opened Sunday after- noon followed by a service of dedication. The new church is located at the corner of Andrew and George Streets with the basic design being patterned after the Kitchener Hope Lutheran Church. The building has a seating ca- pacity of 120 and there is avail- able land on the site for future expansion if necessary in the future. The official sod turning took place June 20 and construction was started shortly after this. A great deal of the work in con- structing the new building was carried out by members of the A meeting is being arranged with the local council and repre- sentatives of the Department of, Highways in an effort to discuss the problems the town will face when they reconstruct Main Street. Councillor J. L. Wooden informed members Monday even- ing that they must make a decision within the next month if they Wish to rebuild this in 1966. If this is not done the project will prob- ably be delayed until 1968 as no one wishes the main street ripped up during the centennial year when many extra visitors are expected in the town. Acting Mayor Derry Boyle told members that the PUC has in- dicated they would prefer to carry slowed for some two hours until the accident scene was cleared. The force of the collision de- molished both cars and both driv- ers were welded behind the wheel. It was necessary to use pry bars to free the bodies from the wreck- age. LAC Demers was a native of Ste. Sophie de Levard, Quebec and has been stationed at RCAF Station Centralia for the past three years. He had been employ- ed as an aero-engine mechanic in the aircraft maintenance wing. He is survived by his wife the former Marcel Descharnais and a daughter Marie, age six. A me- morial service was held Saturday in the Roman Catholic Chapel at RCAF Station Centralia. Inter- ment in Manseau Quebec, took place Tuesday, November 16. Mr. Henry, a construction worker, had been employed in the Exeter area, but spent weekends at his Stratford home. Born in Ellice Township, he was the son of the late Jack Henry and Ellen (McMane) Henry. His father died in 195'7 and his mother about five years ago. The family lived in Ellice Township until 1948 when they moved to Stratford. He is survived by his wife the former Mary McEwen, Ottawa; one daughter, Margaret, also of Ottawa; two sisters, Ada of Ot- tawa and Florence of Toronto, A private service was held Saturday from the McMane-Gil- bart funeral home with burial in the Avondale cemetery. The bodies were taken to the Stratford General Hospital for Post Mortem examination, prior to release. Constable John Wright of the Exeter Detachment of the OPP is the investigating officer. congregation. Throughout the summer work committees spent many hours in assisting with this. It was first decided to form a Lutheran Congregation in Exeter in January of 1964 and it was during that year that the or- ganizational work was carried out which allowed this to come into being. In June of 1964 the constitution was signed admit- ting the Peace Lutheran Church of Exeter into the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod. Rev. William A. Gatz is the pastor of the Church while mem- bers of the building committee include Ted Webb as chairman and Gerald Finnen as Secretary. out their portion of the work over a longer period of time. Mr. Boyle said that while they could carry out the necessary work in 1966 they would have to sublet some of the work forcing the costs higher. The Department of Highways will pay 90 percent of the cost of the project with the municipal- ity picking up the balanee. Deputy Reeve, J. P. Gandon suggested that if the project is delayed three years the costs may have risen costing the town e xtr money. The town would also save money on maintenance costs. Council pays 50 percent Of the — Please turn to page 2 so that planting can take place as soon as possible in the spring. The grading will be completed this fall if possible, the shaping of the slopes and the replace- ment of the top soil will take place this fall if possible so that settlement of the fill can take place during the winter and the area will be ready for immediate planting in the spring of 1966. The committee has received a donation of 100 tulip bulbs from Bruce Cann on behalf of the Ex- eter Marching Ambassadors to be planted in the new park as a memorial to the band. Because it is impossible to dry store these over the winter they will be planted in a new bed by the Town Hall cenotaph and a sub- stitute replacement planting will be .nade in the park next fall when the plans for landscaping are more definite. The committee also discussed suggestions for Centennial year programs. Among these were: a pioneer fair to highlight the month of July after the official opening of the Park, a centennial choir, street dances, a Legion drum head service etc. Members of the committee also hope to make an early start on the construction of the pavilion next spring. A specification list of ma- terials required will be prepared this winter and cost quotations will be secured from local sup- pliers. a i a John Cameron Henry, 40, of 118 Avon St., Stratford died behind the Wheel of this car when it was In- volved in a head-on collision on Highway 4 about four miles south of Exeter Thursday evening, A priest on the scene is shown standing beside the car waiting for assistance. It is believed the car was travelling north at the time of the accident. (T-A photo) Ninety-third Year Will officially open new Lutheran Church Council seeks meet to discuss problems 1Ai