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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1966-04-28, Page 1S.* ,7:xeee. Liquor offences bring stiff fines Two area youths received stiff fines %magistrate's court Tues- day following their plea of guilty to charges of having liquor while under age. k.;ach of the youths were fined $85 plus costs when they appeared before magistrate G, Hays. John Robert Breen, 18, and Gary Overholt, 20, both of •Cen- tralia pleaded guilty to charges placed April 9 by officers of the Exeter Detachment of the Onta.rio Provincial Police, A vehicle driven by Breen was stopped by constable William Classford at the scene of an acci- for drivers, Bruce Park of Us- borne Township was fined $15 911 a charge of Making ari 1M- proper right tern, Damage in the resulting accident was estimated at $50, A charge of following too close- ly behind another driver •cost Lucan resident Frank Zubal $,U and costs, An accident occurred on Highway 21 causing an esti- mated $200 damage, Theodore Leibold was fined $15 on a charge of falling to yield the right of way. The inci- dent occurred in Hay Township — Please turn to Page 3. age, Police indicated the accused driver had been drinking but this was not the primary cause of the accident. Wilbert Petty of Holstein was fined $30 and costs following his plea of guilty to a charge of having liquor in a place other than his residence, OPP con- stable John Wright checked a car at a garage and found the accused with a part bottle of liquor and a case of beer, The accused had been drinking but was not driving his car. Traffic offences lodgedfollow- ing recent accidents netted fines place other than a residence. Constable D. Lamont stated he had found a car occupied by the two men parked on the shoulder of Highway 81 in Stephen Town- ship. Both men had open beer with them. The offence occurred April 3. A Brantford driver, Ronald McIntyre was fined $60 as the result of a charge of driving carelessly and a passenger Charles Clipperton of Thornciale was fined $35,00 for having liquor in a place other than his resi- dence following an accident which caused an estimated $500 dam- dent on Highway 4, The con- stable indicated he had noticed the quantity of beer in the car and added that the boys had been drinking. Magistrate Hays stated he was imposing the heavy fines in an attempt to teach the youths a lesson and asked whether this would have that effect but re- ceived no answer, Charges under the LOBO act also resulted in fines of $45 each for two area men. Joseph Mc- Cann of Parkhill and J. M. Smith of Dashwood pleaded guilty to a charge of having liquor in a Ninety-third Year EXETER, ONTARIO, APRIL 28, 1966 Price Per Copy 10 Cents Former constable states: For the swimming pool fund The Exeter Swimming pool fund received a boost Monday evening when members of the Legion Ladies Auxiliary presented finance chairman of the fund, R. E. Ted Pooley with a cheque for $500. This is the second donation the ladies have made to this fund and their donation now totals $1,000. Margaret Wragg, president of the Legion Auxiliary made the presentation. (T-A photo) Night work caused resignation SMENCWWWWWWRatialtra&.AIT MERIB.a.,5;213 $ tip for T-A Area vegetable inspector is honored on retirement Letters to the editor or to the newspaper are generally printed on the editorial page but once in awhile a letter is received which warrants front page treatment. This the case with a letter received from Mrs, P. Mclsaac of Dashwood, Mrs. Mclsaac appreciates the service she has received from the T-A and wrote us a letter offering a $1.00 tip for our efforts. The $1.00 will be returned with a note of thanks but her comments show one of the many reasons why people appreciate The Times-Advocate. The letter; Dashwood, April 19, 1966 The Exeter Times Advocate Enclosed please find $1.00 just for a tip for the prompt delivery of your paper to Detroit. I got the paper lots of times at 11;00 am Thursday, it sure travelled fast. Thanks many times. I am back home in Dashwood again from this Thursday until further notice. Mrs. Pete Mclsaac Dashwood, Ont. We like to get letters like this as it indicates we are giving our subscribers the type of service they desire, And so, we are returning the $1.00 to Mrs. Mclsaac. We cannot take extra payment for providing a customer with our normal service, Remember, May 21 is the last date for renewing the T-A at the old rate of $4.00 per year. And as a special bonus to new subscribers there will be a weekly draw each Saturday, May '7, 14 and 21 for cash prizes. In addition to this new subscribers have the opportunity to find out how our classified section works, A free classified advertise- ment up to the value of $1.00 is provided with the sub- scription price. According to the schedule Mc- Nall would have to work the night shift while the chief was away and McNall objected to this. He added that the chief had taken an extra half day off to get ready to go away for his trip. McNall said the reason he had given no notice was because he was fighting with the chief over hours and had he worked he would have been forced to work the night shift he was arguing about. McNall also claims he still has some $30 worth of police equip- ment he is willing to return to the Town if it is requested. He stated the chief had given him a receipt stating that all equip- ment had been received without checking it and he later discover- ed a holster and some books at his home. This is not the first time the — Please turn to Page 3 Larger exec for Board of Trade The Exeter Board of Trade executive will be strengthened within the next week or two members decided Tuesday morn- ing. At least two directors from each classification of business will be appointed prior to plan- ning the year's program. New members who have joined the association include Sanders Grocery, Dr. J. Corbett, Exeter Community Credit Union, Bell and Laughton, T. Pryde and Son, the Bank of Nova Scotia and Ca- nadian Canners. Membership is well past the 100 mark now and it is expected membership w ill reach at least 120 this year, A letter has been approved to be sent to all members asking for suggestions for projects for the Board of Trade. These pro- jects will be studied by the ex- panded executive when setting out a program for the year, It has been just over one month since a concentrated effort was started to form a Board of Trade in Exeter and since that time re- sponse has been very favorable. The nucleus of the Board was the former Exeter Businessmen's — Please turn to Page 3 New manager of Trust Company Former Exeter police con- stable Elgin McNall stated this week that too much night work was the main reason he had re- signed from the police force rath- er than any refusal to take orders from Corporal Harry Van Berg- en,. He admitted that he had signed the resignation as receiv- ed by the police committee but indicated the wording of this was not entirely his own. When asked about his reasons this week McNall stated, "I'd swear an oath on the Bible that I didn't suggest the wording of that resignation." McNeil stated that the reason he had signed the letter was because he was angry with the police force in general and had taken the action because, "I was leaving town anyway". He added that the chief had typed the first paragraph of the letter and then asked him to type the Last paragraph and sign it. McNall's resignation was re- ceived by the police committee April 7 and the reason given in the letter at that time was to the effect that McNeil refused to take orders from Cpl. Bergen. The resignation came on the eve of a period when the chief would be away for four days and McNeil stated that this was the subject which sparked his resignation. 'ISTOMMOIef,,;ASKOUSE .7 ,Wee'ese Agee= About 40 area vegetable pro- cessors and shippers attended a farewell banquet at the Duf- ferin Hotel, Centralia to pay tribute to John J. Johnson, re- tiring supervising vegetable in- spector. Mr, Johnson, known fondly as J. J. was the recipient of a set of luggage. A federal Department of Agriculture employee for 39 years, he has been supervising vegetable inspector for many years. Living on a farm near Sylvan Mr, Johnson commuted daily to his headquarters in London to supervise the inspection of vege- tables, basically turnips, onions, carrots, potatoes and cabbage. His area extended from Blyth in the north to St. Thomas in a southerly direction and west of No. 4 highway. Eleven of Mr. Johnson's friends connected with growing, processing and shipping spoke in Exeter, Charles Sorokoz, Thed- ford and Jack Urquhart, Canadian Canners, Exeter, Ted Pooley of Exeter was chairman for the evening and Bob Hunter, a grower and former member of a growers committee made the presentation to Mr. Johnson. extending their wishes for a happy retired life. These included fel- low inspectors Bruce Tuekey, Exeter, Bob Austin, Arkona and Arnold Truax, Grand Bend. Ship- pers and processors were Frank Vanneste and Erwin Scott of Lu- can, Earl Neil and Seth Winer, Grade 13 students are called back to class The majority of Grade 13 stu- dents who stayed away from school to study Tuesday morning were In classes before the end of the day, principal L, D. Palmer stated Wednesday, A proposed change in the scheduling of ex- aminations will not take place he said. Over half the grade 13 students Ample space, plans well advanced for International Plowing Match Ball diamond light committee is formed Area public school inspector, Mr. J. G. Burrows has been named head of a committee which will attempt to raise money and install lights at the ball diamond in the community park. Mr. Bur- rows was named at a meeting last Thursday evening when some 20 people indicated they were in fever of having the lights install- ed. Jim Russell, M. Brintnell, and Cy Blommaert have also been named to this committee which will have representatives from service organizations. Recreation director Alvin Wil- lert told the meeting that lights would appeal to some 200 kids who would play in minor league softball. Gordon 13aynham, a strong sup- porter of the project and member of the RAP Committee estimated the Cost of the lights at approxi- mately $2,000 if free labor were used to install these. He Said Area newsmen had an oppor- tunity to view the site of the 1966 plowing match near Sea- forth Friday evening as well as meeting with the local committee which has nearly completed their plans for the October 11, 12, 13, 14 match. Officials who have attended most of these matches indicated this is the first time they have not been crowded for space for the tented city area, Approximately 100 acres is available for the displays. Last year there were over 250 exhi- bitors at the four day match, F. A. Lashley, secretary- treasurer of the Ontario Plow- man's Association outlined some of the ways which the match will be publicized. Posters and bump- er stickers will be distributed and it is expected that the site of the match will be mentioned in the prize lists of most of the the plan is to have the catcher catch with his back to the grand- stand and added this will not interfere with race horses who may use the track during the sum- mer and fall months. The lights will be mounted on 60-65 foot poles. Six of these poles will be needed at an esti- mated cost of $136 each plus transportation. Representatives were on hand from the girls ball team, teen town, Kinsmen Club, Legion and Rec League softball. Some doubt has been express- ed as to whether a girls' softball team will play this year. The team needs a coach as well as addi- tional players. More drains will be needed in the field, members were told but the outlets for these are already installed. It is hoped that the banks of lights to be mounted on the poles can be purchased at a preferred price. at the South Huron District High School were absent Tuesday morning studying for examina- tions. Lack of attendance dis- rupted classes and students and parents were telephoned in an effort to get students back in school. Most had returned before the end of the class day. Mr. Palmer indicated students were penalized for taking extra time off before the Christmas examinations and said he didn't feel they had needed another warning. As a result of the ab- senteeism he had proposed to cut the examination schedule from eight days to seven but had decided to leave the schedule as is rather than penalize the stu- dents who had adhered to the spirit of the school rules, Mr. Palmer said that in past years the students have written their examinations in a six day schedule and he had attempted to be more liberal by extending this to an eight day schedule this year. By taking the extra day off to study some of the students were extending this to a nine day period he said. Mr. Palmer stated he received excellent co-operation from all parents he contacted. Some grade 13 students were angry and bitter over the way the matter was handled. They sug- gested they needed the time at home to study for the examina- tions, ((We are competing for scholarships and bursaries a- gainst all the students in Ontario and we want to get the best marks we can", is the way one student — Please turn to Page 3 240 fall fairs in the province. The department of tourism will carry the listing in their coming event column and advertising is included in the OPA budget. Mr. Lashley told members that the farm improvement competi- tion which is being carried out on about 3,500 farms in Ontario in conjunction with the centennial will greatly improve the appear- ance of area farms. lie suggested that this is going on in a quiet way but it will greatly improve the looks of area farms for the match. He also predicted a large ten tent city this year. In regards to the plowing match he stated that there are many entries and that the prize List has been revised this year. In addition to this there will be assistance offered to get plow- men to the match. There will be many more things to see than plowing this year according to committee mem- bers. For the ladies there will Albert J. Loader Albert Loader, an employee of Victoria and Grey Trust Comp- any for the past nine years has been named to replace C. V. Barrett who has been transferred to St. Marys. Mr. Loader worked for the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce before joining the Victoria and Grey staff nine years ago. He was savings manager and branch accountant at Belleville prior to his transfer to Exeter. Mr. Loader arrived in Exeter Monday to assume his new duties. Mr. Loader's wife Mary, who is a school teacher in Belleville, will join him here in June at the end of the teaching year. The couple have one child. be cooking demonstrations, a fashion show and there will also be some top Television cele- brities. An agricultural tent at the match will feature all types of products grown in Huron County including beans, corn, grain, fruit etc. Warden Ken Stewart is looking after the livestock displays. He stated Friday his committee is as far up to date as possible and all types of livestock will be shown. These displays will be in a 120 foot building on the grounds. The manager of the Mid Wes- tern Ontario Development Asso- ciation is looking after a cara- van which will start at Guelph and travel over most of the route which was known as the Huron Trail. This will feature horse drawn vehicles and is ex- pected to stimulate interest from area communities. Tractors and wagons will be used to transport visitors from the parking lots to the tented city area. About 150 acres have been leased for parking lots, 100 acres for the tented city and landing strip, 150 acres for stub- ble plowing and 81 acres for sod plowing. All area farmers have co-operated for this event and more land is available if needed, Land has been leased from 10 farmers. A meeting is scheduled early in June at which time the official sod turning ceremony will be held. Elston Cardiff, secretary of the Huron County Plowing Match committee for the last 42 years had some encouraging news in regards to weather. He indicated the match has only been rained out twice during that period of time. The first day of the match will be local day with plowmen from five counties participating. There will be a touch of his- - Please turn to Page 3 1966 International Plowing Match Site (Photo-Yurich Citizen News) the match. 1.04.-,itod in McKillop Township near Seaforth, the site provides adequate facilities for parking, plowing and exhibits, A formal sod turninc, cercimmy is planned for oariv Retirement presentation J. J. Johnson, retiring Senior vegetable inspector of the bepartment of Agriculture was presented with a set of luggage by area vegetable growers and processors at a banquet at Centralia Friday night. Wishing Mt, Johnson best wishes are Bruce Tuckey, Bob Hunter and Ted Pooley. (T-A photo) Area newsmen were given a guided tour of the international Plowing, Match site Friday evening. Officials and 11VWSITIMI are shown here exatnining an area of the Scott farm, headquarters of Tent city for Ministers will turn first sod The Province of Ontario will be represented by two Ministers at a ceremony marking the com- mencement of activities at the site of the 1966 International Plowing Match, The match takes place in McKillop Township, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, October 11, 12, 13 and 14. Hon. C. S. MacNaughton, Min- ister of Highways, and Hon. W. Stewart, Minister of Agricul- ture, will share the honor of turning the first sod at Scott Farms in McKillop Township at Seaforth, on Saturday afternoon, June 11. Gorden McGavin, Walt- on, and Larry Snider, Exeter, jeiht chairmen of the Huron com- mittee sponsoring the meta, said Monday the two ministers had ac- cepted an invitation to take part. While planning for the match, expected to draw up to 30,000 spectators a day, has been un- der way for More than a year, the June ceremony will mark the first move onto the 1,000- acre match site. in addition to Mt. IvIecNaugh- ton and Mr. Stewart, the core- inony will be attended by mem- bers of the Ontario Plowmen's Association and representatives of area municipalities.