The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1966-02-24, Page 1Safes clinic planned
for area 'merchants.
Ninety-third Year EXETER, ONTARIO, .FEBRUARY 24, 1966 Price Per Copy 10 Cents
Usborne parents seek kindergarten
Police check
food theft
Exeter Provincial Police are
continuing the investigation of
between $400 and $500 worth of.
food from Boyle's Locker service
Dashwood last week,
The robbery is believed to have
taken place on Tuesday night,
some time between the hours of
6 and 8:30 p.m.
The thugs entered the building
by a rear entrance, and took off
with between $400 and $500 in
merchandise. Among the missing
articles reported by proprietor
Hugh Boyle was a large quantity
of butter, some hams and an
amount of coffee.
Mr. Boyle discovered the rob-
bery early Tuesday evening when
he went back to the store to do
some work.
Norvin Allen
and comprehensive sales ma-
terial that will fit any retail
sales situation.
We urge you to join The T-A
in inviting the shoppers of this
trade territory to shop in their
home town for a tremendous
"Bazaar of Values."
Sponsors of this program to
promote good customer relations
will be identified by a two-col-
ored poster in their windows
which reads, "Shop Here For
Bazaar of Values, All Merchan-
dise and Services Guaranteed as
Advertised." Every merchant
and service organization in Ex-
eter and district, will be given an
opportunity to participate In this
event. Merchants and salespeople
particularly will benefit from this
outstanding sales clinic. U for any
reason you are overlooked,
please call the Exeter Times-
Advocate and you will be contact-
ed immediately.
Norvin Allen, vice preSident
of Canadian Media Services, na-
tional sales promotion firm, will
present a Capsule Course in
"Human Relations and Selling
your Customer" at a dinner
Meeting in the Exeter Legion
Hall, Tuesday March 8,
The dinner meeting will be
a kick-off to a 10-week area
wide trade promotion designed
to sell the home town as a
regional shopping distrc t, to
teach store business propriet-
ors and salespeople ways and
means of increasing sales, and
to move merchandise and ser-
vices through increased custom-
er traffic and better contact from
salespeople.
The event is sponsored by the
Exeter Times-Advocate.
Allen has conducted similar
promotions in over 500 com-
munities throughout the United
States, and is now conducting
retail trade promotions for Can-
adian merchant groups through
Canadian Media Services, with
offices in London, Ontario.
Prior to his association with
sales promotion firms he taught
Public Speaking at the Univer-
sity of Oklahoma, was vice pre-
sident and general manager of
Consumers Research Institute of
Oklahoma,' and later was the de-
partment head of the School of
Broadcasting, Wichita Univer-
sity, Wichita, Kansas. He has
been highly recommended by
newspapers, broadcasters and
Chamber of Commerce manag-
ers. All state that he has been of
tremendous help to their towns,
and that he furnishes practical
said people must recognize that
kindergarten iS a vital part of
the educational System. He told
board members that as repre-
sentatives of the people they had
no choice but to listen to the dele-
gation. "Don't bring dollars and
cents into this", he said, "recog-
nize the need first and then find
the dollars, He mentioned that he
had not intended to enter into the
discussions unless he thought it
necessary and had come to the
conclusion that his comments were
needed.
Parents agreed to be respon-
sible for the transportation of
their children one way if the board
would agree to start a kinder-
garten. In this way the students
could ride on the regular buses in
the morning and be driven home
at lunch time (possibly through
car pools) and children attending
the afternoon classes would be
driven to school in the same
manner and ride the regular
buses home at 4:00 pm.
This method appears to be
working satisfactorily at the Zur-
ich and Grand Bend schools ac-
cording to reports,
Approximately 40 students are
expected to start in grade one
this fall at the Usborne school.
As the proposed kindergarten
would he of a voluntary nature it
is expected two classes of ap-
proximately 15 students would
be held, one in the morning
and the other in the afternoon.
The Usborne board investigat-
ed the possibility of a kinder-
garten last year and found that
many parents expected the board
to supply transportation both
ways, This would result in great-
ly increased costs.
It is proposed that the old
Number 5 Usborne School which
the board still owns could be
used for the kindergarten. This
would mean a certain amount
of renovation as well as pump-
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Township of Usborne residents
must wait until April 1 for a de-
eision as to whether a kinder-
garten will be started in the
Township. Usborne is the only
Township in the SHDHS area
which does not have a kinder-
garten and approximately 40 par-
ents met with the board Thursday
evening in an effort to find out
why.
The main point of contention
appears to be transportation al-
though there is some question as
to whether an old school could be
rnovated for use because of lack
of space at the new central school.
A spokesman for the parents
explained that most parents were
under the impression that a
kindergarten was planned for
September and when they dis-
covered this was not so, decided
to seek a meeting with the board
to find out the reason why.
The statement was made in
reply to a question put by board
chairman Thomas G. Hern, who
asked, "why didn't you attend
the nomination meeting when
council was present to air your
views? He added that he had yet
to talk to anyone who is in favor
of the plan and mentioned that he
had talked to many former reeves
and councillors. He added that
he had talked to one school board
who felt the cost is too great for
the benefit received.
Discussing costs it was point-
ed out that the board has erected
a portable classroom at a cost of
$8,000 on which there was no
grant, accounting for a three mill
increase in costs. A former board
member contended that with
grants available the board could
have erected a two room addition
at the same three mill cost and
added, "you put the portable
where the addition was planned
for.
Area public school inspector
Gil Burrows urged the gathering
not to get off on a tangent. He
Announce grant
for hospital
The provincial government has
approved a grant of $16,992.00
for the South Huron District Hos-
pital it was announced this week.
The Hon. C. S. MacNaughton stat-
ed this week that he has been ad-
vised by Hon. M. B. Dymond,
M.D., Minister of Health that the
provincial government has estab-
lished a credit of the abo v e
amount for the hospital in accord-
ance with a recent decision
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A warm thank you
Rabbi David Kirshenbaum was warmly applauded following his speech on Brotherhood at the James
Street AOTS Men's Club dinner Monday evening. Chairman of the club, R. E. Ted Pooley adds his
personal touch here at the end of the meeting. (T-A photo)
"Train children at home"
Rabbi tells AOTS club New chairman
The new chairman of the Ausable River Conservation Authority elect-
ed last week is Wellington Brock of Exeter shown at left. At right
is A. D. Latornell, Department of Energy and Resources Manage-
ment, Conservation Authorities Branch. Mr, Brock replaces Free-
man Hodgins of Parkhill who has been chairman since 1958. Eight are injured
in weekend crashes
cause of the distrust between
nations he said.
In closing he stressed the im-
portance of Brotherhood, not in
parliament but in the schools,
in books and most especially in
the home. "Don't plant prejudice
in the minds of children" he
urged.
Wellington Brock is
new Ausable chairman about five miles north of Lucan
at about 3;30 am. Richard Klopp,
22, and Raymond Playfoot, 22,
both of Zurich were pinned in
the wreckage of their car until
freed by Constable William Sy-
monds of the Lucan Detachment
of the OPP. He was assisted by
Henry Bieber of RR. 1 Clande-
boye. The two were taken to St.
Joseph's Hospital, London. Jam-
es Morrissey, 20, of Crediton was
taken to the South Huron Hospital
at Exeter and later transferred
to St. Joseph's.
Patrick Marken, 20, RR 3 Lu-
can; Karen Jones, 20 and Esther
Kennedy, 18, both of AilsaCraig,
were admitted to Exeter Hospital
in fair condition.
Members of the Exeter Detach-
ment of the OPP investigated the
first accident while the Lucan
Detachment investigated the sec-
ond.
Eight young people were in-
jured in two separate car crashes
early Sunday morning. Four of
those injured were considered
serious while the other four were
treated and released.
The first accident occurred
about three and a half miles west
of Dashwood on Highway 83 at
about 2:00 am. Donald George
Cole, 379 Ontario Street Strat-
ford was proceeding west on
Highway 83 when the car went out
of control skidded into some
guard rails and then struck a tree
head-on. Cole, who received a
broken leg, was taken to St. Jo-
seph's Hospital, London as was
his passenger, Leslie Collister,
17, of 193 Rathnally Street, Lon-
don. Miss Collister received
bruises to her left shoulder and
arm. She was later released.
Six were injured in a two car
head-on collision on Highway 4,
"Minority groups should not
be forced to lose their identity
in a democracy" he said and add-
ed that all groups should have the
freedom to be different as long
as they live up to certain na-
tional standards,
Rabbi Kirshenbaum classed
the time we are living in as, "the
most crucial moment in history"
and added that people who think
that science will be the salvation
of mankind will be bitterly disap-
pointed. He said that scie nce
makes things good and bad and
stated that the atom could have
improved the lot of all men and
yet it is stockpiled and ready
to destroy us. "Never before in
the history of mankind has man
lived in such fear" he said and
added the slightest incident could
lead to the start of an atomic
holocaust which would blot out
the world by both fire and flood.
Mankind is further away from
controlling his own destiny now,
than at any time in history be-
they feel about different groups
in their own communities.
Rabbi Kirshenbaum comment-
ed that when the Ontario Govern-
ment passed legislation for fair
employment and against dis-
crimination it star ted a new
course of action but, he said,
"you cannot legislate against
hate".
"If you practice brotherhood
52 weeks of the year you don't
need legislation he said. The
Rabbi classed Brotherhood Week
as a social alcohol for some peo-
ple who, at this time, recognize
people they would not normally
accept. He urged the group,
"know your neighbor for the en-
tire year, not just one week".
Going further he said people
should know their neighbors, not
just tolerate them. All should be
accepted as they are. He told the
group that democracy is not mak-
ing all groups the same but rather
developing the best of every
group.
Wellington Brock, of Exeter,
became the fourth chairman in
the 20-year history of the Aus-
able River Conservation Auth-
ority last week.
He succeeded Freeman Hod-
gins, of Parkhill, who has been
the authority's chairman since
1958 and who declined to stand
for re-election.
Mr. Hodgins was made hon-
orary chairman and executive
member of the authority in re-
cognition of his past service.
The authority has elected two
other honorary members the
late John A. Morrison, of Park-
hill and Dr. A. H. Richardson of
Toronto.
Robert M. Love, of RR 2,
Thedford, was elected vice-pre-
sident.
Other members of the execu-
tive include: James D, Stewart,
RR 3, Denfield; John Soldan, RR 1
Zurich; Clarence C harlton,I1-
derton; William Amos, RR 8,
Parkhill; and Charles P. Corbett,
Lucan.
The chairman welcomed the
members and in his remarks
stated that he felt that 1965 had
been a favourable year for the
• Around the town . .
Authority in many ways, in spite
of the fact that not too much
progress had been made in con-
nection with the Parkhill Dam.
The Field Officer advised that
he had contacted the marine agent
concerning the scows wintering
at Grand Bend about the possibil-
ity of one of them becoming a
flood hazard. Mr. Manore re-
ported that if there is an ice
jam, an operator will be install-
ed on the scow to operate the
bucket to break the ice.
Mr. McCauley informed the
members that the option on the
Martene property has been se-
cured and the purchase is being
processed.
The members were also ad-
vised by the Field Officer that
he and Mr. Charlton have in-
spected Hudson's Mill property
and an investigation of property
titles is being undertaken.
Larry Scales and John Ping-
land, reviewed the highlights of
their report on Agreement For-
ests which had been distributed
to all Authority members. There
was discussion on a number of
points, notably, the new Depart-
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"Don't just pay lip service to
Brotherhood Week", members of
the James Street AOTS Men's
Club and their guests were told
Monday evening by Rabbi David
Kirshenbaum. Speaking to a cap-
acity audience, the man who has
led the B'Nai Moses Ben Yehuda
Congregation of London outlined
some of the most important fea-
tures of Brotherhood as well as
reviewing some of the progress
made since the week was started
in 1948.
Rabbi Kirshenbaum warned his
audience that one of the most
important things to learn in
Brotherhood is not to generalize.
He said that some people con-
demn a complete race because of
the actions of a few. He pleaded
for parents not to plant prejudice
in the minds of children in this
manner and urged that people be
treated as individuals rather than
a group. "If your hearts and
minds are free from prejudice",
he said "then you will explain all
of the different groups to your
children."
As a result of generalization in
the past Rabbi Kirshenbaum
pointed out that there is now an
expression of "you jewed me".
This is the result of people con-
demning an entire race for the
actions of one or a few people
he said.
The home is the most important
place of learning, the Rabbi said
and stated that children learn
from the reactions of their par-
ents. He urged parents to be
honest with themselvesas to how
Area drivers
receive fines
Liquor and traffic offences re-
sulted in fines for those appear-
ing before Magistrate G. Hays in
Exeter Tuesday. It was one of
the lightest dockets in recent
weeks with no serious charges.
Ivan Watson of Hamilton was
fined $30 and costs as a result
of a charge of having liquor in a
place other than his residence.
He pleaded guilty to the charge.
Police evidence indicated the ac-
cused was found asleep in his car
which was stuck on a road in Ste-
phen Township. A quantity of
liquor was found in the car.
Kathleen Morley was fined $15
following her plea of guilty to a
charge of failing to yield the
right of way.
Leo Ducharme was fined $40
and costs as an interdicted per-
son found consuming liquor in
Stephen Township. At his home
last Saturday, police stated they
found a quantity of liquor and in-
dicated the accused had been
drinking. Evidence also indicated
the accused had been convicted
Of a similar offence in January.
A nominal fine of $5 and costs
was levied against Lawrence Ri-
gur of Zurich on a charge of
operating a vehicle without suf-
ficient lamps.
The accused pleaded guilty to
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Although accidents were nu-
merous in the area during and
following the storm there were
only two very minor accidents
in Exeter during the past week.
The Exeter Businessm en's As-
sociation is being reorganized
following a six weeks of inactiv-
ity. At a meeting Tuesday a no-
minating committee consisting of
three past presidents was set up
to bring in a slate of officers for
1966.
A meeting will be held next
week for the election of officers
as well as to discuss the future
of the organivation.
The widow of an airman who
was killed by a car atDownsview
after driving a truck from Cen-
tralia to that location has been
granted an appeal in her battle
to get a pension. The accident
occurred eight years ago and
since that time Mrs. H el en
Chambers has been attempting to
get a pension despite several re-
fusals. Mrs. Chambers claims
her husband was on duty when the
accident occurred while the De-
partment says he was off duty.
* *
The Exeter PUC will be in-
vited to the next regular meet-
ing of the RAP committee tod is-
cuss the PLIC"s policy in regards
to charging for water and hydro
used. Cord Baynharn has been
the key member behind the in-
veStigation into the costs paid
by the RAP comtnittee. He re-
ported Monday evening that RAP
pays as much or more to the PUC
than council gives as an arena
grant.
* *
Thursday evening Will be Ag-
riculture or Partner's night for
the Exeter Lion's club. All Lions
will bring a farmer to the meet-
ing to hear a featured speaker.
New hospital addition
Howard Pym, RR 1 Centralia
has been elected president of
the Exeter Agricultural Society's
fair board. He succeeds Winston
Shapton. The Exeter Fall Fair
will be held September 21 and 22.
Vice presidents of the board are
Harry Bern, RR 1 Granton, and
Donald Dearing, RR 1 Exeter.
Garnet Hicks is secretary-trea-
surer.
At the annual Quarter Horse
banquet held recently "Pesky
Leotards" #200620 owned byMr.
and Mrs. Len yeti was awarded
trophies for 3 year old champion
halter mare and grand champion
halter mare all ages for On-
tario. Len Vert was also elected
as a director for the Ontario
Quarter Horse Association for
1966.
This Saturday, February 26,
at 8;00, the Exeter Figure Skat-
ing Club is presenting "Holiday
On Ice". With the theme of the
various holidays of the year,
there are lively musical numbers
accented by colourful costumes.
Under the direction of Mrs. Faye
MacDonald, the skaters will pre-
sent such numbers as "April
Showers", "Bathing Beauties",
and "Reindeer" (complete with
Santa Claus). There are dances
as the "Dutch Waite', wrango",
"Foxtrot" and solo numbers per-
formed by both local and guest
skaters.
There are no line-ups at the
Motor vehicle permit issuers
office today but there probably
will be on the weekend. As usual
many motorists have waited to
the last minute to get their lic-
ence plates and the last minute
has now arrived.
Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Mist,
winners of the Exeter Merchants,
Trip to Bahamas draw, left Sun-
day to enjoy their trip,
(T-A photo)
Work on the new addition to the South Huron Hospital probably went a little faster last week as workmen
Wok advantage of the Mild weather, The new addition will give added kitchen and dining room area.
CNR embargo
affects Huron
The embargo on express be-
tween Huron County and Mont-
real still continues according
to a spokesman from the Cana-
dian National Express office. The
embargo affects all perishable
Material, Other express is being
accepted subject to delay.
The embargo is in effect in all
of Western Ontario. The London
office reports there is a backlog
as there is in all major terminals
but added they are doing excep-
tionally well under the circum-
stances.
The matter was raised in the
House of Commons last week by
Huron representative R. E. Mc-
Kinley, MP.
Replying to the question the
Hon. J. W, Pickersgill, Minister
of Transport pointed out that the
railway does not have sufficient
capacity to handle all the bUSI-
neSs handled because of the
truckers strike. He expressed the
hope that the strike would soon
be over but could not say whether
Conditions will improve before
the strike Is over
Sorority crowns president
Mrs. William Schaefer Kirkton, was crowned "queen of the ball"
at the Beta Sigma Phi Ball Friday evening in the Exeter Legion
hall. She was crowned by last year's queen, Mrs. Robert Fletcher,
Exeter, While the Sorority's sponsor, Mrs. C. S. MaCNaughton
looked on. Decorations were in an international theme softened by
hundreds of pink puffs. . . photo
MP