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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1966-09-01, Page 1Politicians get head-to-head STUART FORBES It was explained that Premier Robarts has called for a full scale enquiry into certain as- pects of labour legislation in- volving strikes, lockouts, picket- ing, secondary boycott, the use of injunctions, etc., etc, Stop. BOTH ways for school buses democracy and the inalienable rights of free and individual en- terprise. "Because let me assure you-- and I hope you will accept some assurances from me--the sole philosophy of Socialism or Marx- ism or whatever you may call it, is the destruction of those funda- mental things we have b e en brought up to believe in," he concluded. When you see a school bus with red lights flashing--STOP. fr‘ Whether you are approaching the bus from the front or overtaking it from the rear, the flashing red lights mean you Must stop. You must stay stopped as long as the red lights are flashing. For some time now, motorists have been required to stop BEHIND the school bus when it is stopped on the highway with red signal lights flashing on the back. A new law, effective September as well, motorists approaching from the FRONT to This law applies to all motorists except those approaching from the front on a highway With separate roadways, "The purpose of this new law, stopping traffic in'both directions, is to allow children time to cross the highway after they get off the bus," said Cpl. C. S. Mitchell, head of the 1: Exeter OPP detachment. "I urge all parents and teachers to instruct children to act with caution when getting on or off a school bus. The law says motorists must stop, but children should still make doubly sure they have done so before crossing the road." Drivers who fail to stop when required to do so are liable to fines of up to $50 for the first offence, $100 for a second offence and $200 for a third offence. There is also a penalty of four demerit points for each offence. PEOPLE PAY Mr. MacNaughton then went on to say that some relief could be found for increased costs in the field of taxation, and noted this was the field over which senior levels of government have a large measure of control. lie warned people not to be fooled by the open handed lar- gesse of politicians as they talk- ed about "giving the people" a new road, bridge, facility or service of some kind. "What I now svy on appro- priate occasions is that the value of this bridge or section of road costing so much money repre- sents a return to you of at least some of what you have paid in taxes," he stated. - Please turn to Page 3 titudes of the day are inspired," be charged, noting "it begins to become apparent that a vicious, Insidious type of politics has in- filtrated Its way into the various segments of our somewhat naive and democratic way of life." He said these were completely out of character with what most of us believe in. ("It is my opinion that the forc- es of Socialism (and I may be charitable when I continue to call It Socialism) are actively at work in their own particular destructive manner," he com- mented, then went on to cite the NDP party as the Socialist Party in Ontario. He charged NDP Leader Mac- donald had openly advocated de- fiance of law and order in certain strikes of the past few months and identified him with giving leader- ship to "the unfortunate type of demonstration undertaken by a few farmers a few weeks ago. The Highways Minister said their actions should stimulate genuine concern in the hearts and minds of all who believe in Next issue out on time Regardless of the Labor Day holiday, Monday, The Times- Advocate will publish its next issue as usual, Thursday. Correspondents and adve r- tisers are asked to co-operate by preparing an early copy this week. We take this opportunity to wish our readers a pleasant and safe holiday. Area politicians didn't spend all their time talking to constituents at the barbecue honouring the Hon. C. S. MacNaughton last week. Robert McKinley, MP, takes the Highways Minister aside for a brief chat. Some 1,400 attended the event in the arena and heard Mr. MacNaughton give a blistering address. --T-A photo States concern over costs and socialists Ninety-third Year Price Per Copy 15 Cents EXETER, ONTARIO, SEPTEMBER 1, 1966 Three-car accident leaves 10 injured County seeks agricultural school at CE curtails EMO and cans co-ordinator Two area reeves support EMO See many uses for facilities a federal testing station, a veterinary research lab, an ag- ricultural school along the lines of that at Ridgetown, and an ex- perimental farm. "If we got behind this, we could give it a real good try," Hayter told council, adding that small industries may also be attracted by such a development at Cen- tralia. By the decisive margin of 32 to 6, County Council Tuesday night voted to curtail the Emer- gency Measures Organization program and relieve Co-ordinat- or Stuart Forbes of his duties. His salary, as well as that of his clerical staff, will be carried on until the end of September. Both actions were recom- mended in the EMO committee's If the 1,200 people attending last week's barbecue in honor of the Hon. C. S. MacNaughton thought they were going to listen to a few pleasant exchanges of compliments among area politi- cians, they were badly mistaken. The Highways Minister took the Opportunity of the occasion to make one of the major speeches in his political career and didn't mince any words as he stated his opinions on several matters. By his own admission, some of the remarks were "harsh" and included in that category were his statements that 30% wage increases are the kind of spiralling wage costs that could bankrupt Canada. He warned that if the federal government succumbed to wage demands of the railworkers the dubious value of today's dollar will be lessened more, and ap- preciably more. "The situation is nearing an out-of-control stage," he com- mented and there can be no lasting advantage if this occurs and sensible guidelines are ig- nored. ,,No one will dispute the fact the labourer is worth his hire," he said, "but I contend that when the labour component or any other component of the cost of goods and services gets out of line or in a state of imbalance --beyond what are safe and rea- sonable levels -- then the advan- tage gained in one sector are dubious advantages indeed and are more than offset by the dis- advantages that accrue to every other sector of the economy." He explained that out of every food dollar in the U.S., the farm- er gets 33.8 cents and of the re- maining 66.2 cents shared by processor, wholesaler, tran s- portation agencies and retailer -- labour gets an estimated 50%. He said the situation would be closely paralleled in Canada. Mr. MacNaughton noted this continued to put a squeeze on the farmer, the pensioner on a fixed income, the small retailer and in turn the customer. Questioning why the attitudes which lead to excessive demands exist, Mr. MacNaughton said these attitudes are not normal and do not characterize the re- lationships that have developed over the years which resulted in an element of mutual respect between management and labour, producer, processor and con- sumer. "Much of the unrest and at- GIVE SUPPORT The idea immediately gained support of county council mem- bers. "I think we're on the right track," one stated. "We're the leading agricultural county in the province and should have the type of facility that is being pro- posed." Hay Reeve John Corbett said the county sends out many grants for other areas and it was about time some grants were coming back in. "It would be a very desirable thing in Huron, commented Reeve Cliff Dunbar, Grey Township. When a member questioned if — Please turn to Page 3 About 30 people from "all walks of life" attended a meet- ing in Hensall, Friday, to dis- cuss the possibility of urging the federal and provincial govern- ments to establish an experi- mental farm, a research farm or a community college at the CFB Centralia facilities. Members of the county council agriculture committee were also in attendance and at a special meeting of that body, Tuesday, members enthusiastically sup- ported such a move. They asked the agriculture committee to continue their work in this regard and to contact neighboring counties to gain their support in the venture. However, it was clearly point- ed out that the request for such facilities would give way to any industrial concerns which maybe interested in the base. In his report to council, Stanley Reeve Ernie Talbot explained any of the facilities dealing with ag- riculture would help to regain some of the economy which will be lost by the closing of the base. Talbot said he was impressed with the discussion at the Hen- sall meeting, which bad been at- tended by area reeves, business- men and farmers. He called on Stephen Reeve Jim Hayter to expound on the de- tails, as it was he who had or- ganized the meeting. Hayter reported that when he had been approached, there were a great many people interested, and accompanied by Huron MP Robert McKinley, he had met with Canada's agriculture Min- ister, J. J. Greene, during the latter's recent visit in this dist- rict. "He didn't give us any prom- ises, but he didn't discourage us either," Hayter stated. Further discussion with the deputy minister of agriculture revealed the men should come to Ottawa "in large numbers" to present their request. Hayter indicated some of the suggested uses for the base were: Halt inquest in area death report as submitted by Clinton Deputy-Reeve George Wonch. The committee also recom- mended that the program be car- ried on under a more modified scale with Clerk-Treasurer John Berry appointed acting co-or- dinator at a stipend of $50 a month, Berry was instructed to pre- pare an emergency measures plan to the requirements of the attorney-general's department and the Emergency Measures Act. This move was made in the hope it would alleviate the county's obligation to repay be- tween $4,000 and $6,000 had they dropped EMO entirely. In addition, by continuing under a limited system, the county would still be eligible for 90% grants on any expenditure undertaken for EMO. The committee reported such an arrangement would be satis- factory to the department of the attorney-general. "An emergency can happen at any time, and it is best to be left with some program than nothing at all," Wonch added. In reviewing the situation, he said it was unfortunate that it had to be dropped as someone would have to be hurt. His refer- ence was apparently intended for Forbes. He said the committee had discussed the matter fully with Forbes and officials from Tor- onto and they had been told by N. W. Timmerman, Director of the EMO branch, that a satis- factory plan had not been pro- duced for Huron. However, when Huron officials asked if Toronto had a plan for their guidance, they were told it was out of date. "Toronto isn't satisfied with us, and I'm not satisfied with them," he told council. Crowd of 3,000 attend bean festival took place at 12:50 p.m. the same day when two cars collided on Highway 4, just north of Exeter. Cpl. Mitchell investigated and reported the drivers were M. Gordon Waters, Strathroy and Bruce John MacDonald, Goder- ich. Waters was attempting to make a left turn into Huron Tractor when he was struck by Mac- Donald, who was in the process of passing. Both vehicles were northbound and total damage was set at $125. On Thursday at 1:20 p.m.Con- stable Ed Wilcox was called to a one-vehicle mishap on Highway 4, about one mile north of Exeter. Ronald E. Stoneman, RR 1 C romarty, was proceeding out the farm lane of Don Case, when he slid off into the ditch in making a right turn onto the highway. His vehicle flipped onto its side and damage was $100. A collision at CFB Centralia on Thursday at 9:35 p.m. re- sulted in damages of $425, ac- cording to Constable D al e La- mont, investigating officer. Arthur A. Stuck, CFB Cen- tralia, was the driver of a car that smashed into a parked ve- hicle owned by Joseph C. Mc- Neill, also of CFB Centralia, The collision took place on Algonquin Drive. A three-car crash at the peak of last Wednesday's heavy storm sent some 10 teenagers to South Huron Hospital and constituted one of the six accidents reported this week by the local OPP de- tachment. Cpl. C. J. Mitchell investigat- ed the crash which resulted in only minor injuries to the young people involved in the collision on Highway 83, about one mile west of Dashwood. The cars were driven by Lynda Thiel, Zurich; Leo T. Desjardine, RR 1 Grand Bend, and Anne E. Jackson, London. Miss Thiel ' was stopped for traffic on Highway 83 as she was attempting to make a left hand turn onto a sideroad. She was hit from the rear by the Des- jardine vehicle and shortly after Miss Jackson plowed into both cars when she failed to see them through the heavy rain. Total damage in the crash was listed at $2,300 by Cpl. Mitchell. Those taken to hospital were: Lynda Marie Thiel, Dorothy Wag- ner, Donna Kipper, Howard Thiel, Larry Kipper and Patrick Be- dard, all of Zurich; Elizabeth Cameron, Hensall; William Kecknie, Stratford; David Grass, Toronto; Mary Catherine Clancy, London. The first of the six accidents Won't pave Gidley St. At a special meeting of Exeter council, Monday, it was decided to postpone paving of G idle y Street until the addition is com- pleted at SHDHS. The decision was made after roads committee chairman Ross Taylor noted that there would be a considerable amount of heavy traffic in the area as trucks move in with building materials, equipment, etc. This could ruin any new paving. Council decided to proceed with plans to pave Sanders Street to Edward and Senior Street to the extension of Gidley. All heavy trucks will be advised to make deliveries by using Gid- ley Street only. Local officer loins chase About 600 pounds of beans were prepared and these were cooked for six hours and then baked for another two. Most of the beans were cooked in the Tasty-Nu Bakery and in home ovens, but there was an ample reserve in a huge black kettle strung on a tripod on the sidestreet, where most of the activity took place. Visitors were entertained by the New Dundee clown band, nu- merous pony and wagon rides and about six busloads enjoyed a tour of the farm of Charles Rau to see how beans were grown and harvested. The festival was organized by a committee representing the Chamber of Commerce, Lions, church organizations and other interested parties. Co-chair- men were Peter Deitz and Ray McKinnon. Proceeds will be used to help finance the installation of ar- tificial ice-making machinery in the arena. Spurred by their success, there appears to be little doubt but what the event will be staged annually in Zurich. people who attended the Bean Festival in Zurich, Saturday, al- most didn't get full of beans. In fact, the numbers attending were such that food was in short sup- ply. An estimated crowd of 3,000 persons were in attendance, and while the beans did hold out, the cooks ran out of pork and had to substitute cold cuts and wieners to the late arrivals. However, part of that prob- lem may have stemmed from the fact the ladies serving the food were just too generous. Even those with the most hearty of appetites were completely sat- isfied. The festival started at noon and didn't officially conclude un- til the end of the street dance the same evening. Church ladies' groups and the Women's Institute also did a brisk business with their assort- ment of 400 homemade pies, knitting, sewing, crafts, novel- ties and favourite German and French delicacies. Mrs. Claire Geiger supervised the more than 40 women who cooked and served the meal. MOVED TOO SOON On Saturday at 10:00 p.m. cars driven by Reginald Ball, Clinton, and Floyd Wein, RR 2 Dashwood, were involved in a collision on Highway 21 about one mile north of Grand Bend. Ball was travelling south on Highway 21 when he was struck in the rear by Wein, who was pulling onto the highway from a service station. Constable John Wright listed damage at $200. The final mishap involved a car driven by Charles E. Regier, RR 3 Dashwood. It took place early Sunday morning. Constable Lamont reported that Regier had been eastbound on Sideroad 5 in Hay and lost control of his small car when he applied the brakes at the intersection of the 17th concession. His car went into the ditch and hit some fence anchor poles on the farm of Henry Becker. Some students get new benefits, Tuesday An inquest called into the death of Edgar Monteith, 75, was call- ed off Tuesday morning when the court stenographer failed to show up to take transcript of the pro- ceedings. The coroner, Dr. J. C. God- dard, Hensall, told the jury mem- bers and witnesses called, that they would have to be dismissed and recalled at a later date. Mr. Monteith met death on July 3 as he walked across High- way 83 to attend services at Thames Road United Church. He was struck by a car driven by Mrs. Eileen Fulcher, RR 1 Kirk- ton. Members of the jury called were: Allan Westcott, RR 3 Ex- eter; William Ellerington, RR 3 Exeter; Robert Johns, RR 1 Woodham: William Rowcliff e, RR 1 Hensel]; Oscar Tuckey, RR 3 Exeter. No new date has been set for the inquest. Cpl. C. J. Mitchell, head of the local OPP detachment, was one of the officers involved in the hunt for two men sought in the blud- geoning of a Forest area farmer on Sunday. The massive police hunt start- ed Monday morning after the two suspects rammed through a po- lice roadblock at the intersection of Highway 22 and 7. Two men escaped into the bush and were captured on Tuesday. Arrested were two residents of the Kettle Point Indian reserve. They were also prime suspects in the entry into a Parkhill cloth- ing store. Bus rides, graded school, kindergarten As a new school term ap- proaches, elementary education for some area children enters a new era. While urban children will not be aware of any changes, many district youngsters will, for the first time, be stepping across the threshold into graded classrooms. Another group of children will be enjoying benefits not afforded their elder brothers and sisters. They'll be starting kindergarten. Both new benefits will be pro- vided children in Stephen Town- ship where they will be bussed to the doors of the new 12-room school located west of Crediton. Ron Heimrich, principal, and his staff of 12 will share the scene of excitement and antici- pation of the children in the new school which boasts a kinder- garten and spacious library and auditorium. For some months the site has seen much activity. Supplies, fur- niture and books arrived at the school this past week and five new busses have been purchased by the board and transportation routes established. With the Completion of the land- scaping, Stephen Central School will offer the children in the area graded education on a high level, in attractive surroundings. F. H. Wilkinson, Who takes over the district inspectorate has been busy these past days visiting the schools and reports all are in readiness for the BACK EMO Leading the discussion for the retention of EMO were two area reeves, Stephen's Jim Hayter and Exeter's Derry Boyle. "What is Toronto's reason for saying plan not suitable?" Boyle questioned. He said that as a former member of the committee he thought Huron had a "fairly comprehensive plan" and he went on to say he thought the co-or- dinator had worked very hard. Boyle said that it was his opin- ion that Huron knew what they wanted, but Toronto didn't know what they wanted. Warden Ken Stewart replied that the only answer received from the Toronto officials was that the plan was not acceptable. "They're in command," he said, "they pay 90% of the cost." Reeve Jim Hayter also turned some blistering remarks towards EMO officials in Toronto. He said they sold the plan to Huron and were now letting them down. "Let them tell us Where we're wrong, and let them supply -- Please turn to Page 3 Marjorie Morley, Ron Alderton, Miss Deanna Snelgrove, Tom Timbrell, Mrs. Elizabeth Gar- rett. school opening, Tuesday, with the exception of the new Stanley- Tuckersmith school which will open in January. He said all schools appear to have "strong" teaching staffs and commented most were in a "very happy position". The only vacancy remains on the Exeter Public School staff, where no teacher has as yet been secured for the remedial work. HENSALL PUBLIC SCHOOL Robert Reaburn, principal; Mrs. Mary Dalton, Mrs. Beryl Elgie, Mrs. M. Jacobe, Miss Margaret Johns, Mrs. Jean Jolly, Mrs. Doreen Oesch, Mrs. Helen Scane. MORE CHANGES Changes will take place on most teaching staffs and changes in fa- cilities will also be noted at some. Usborne Central School, noW entering its third year, will be under the principalship of Allan Taylor, a former staff member. The eight-room school has had to expand to a portable classroom this past year to meet the growing needs of the township. While not yet established, kin- dergarten classes are tinder dis- cussion and children in this age bracket will start a program after Easter in lieu of kindergarten. In Hay Township, additions have been completed at both Hen- sail and Zurich schools. Land- scaping is still to be finished. Approximately 525 pupils repre- sent the combined enrollment figures. In Grand Bend, a staff of seven with William Freele as prin- cipal, will begin duties next week. The school will enjoy the benefits of a general purpose room which ZURICH PUBLIC SCHOOL D nal d O'Brien, principal; Mrs. Margaret Deichert, Mrs. Phylls Beichert, Mrs. Audrey Haberer, Mrs. Margaret Homier, Mr. Charles W. McQuillin, Mrs. Ruby Neeb, Miss Dianne Peck. was added this present term. New additions to the inspector- ate are Lucan Public School and the Biddulph Township Central School. One of the most controversial, and, in keeping with the advent of our centennial, one of the most forward-looking schools, is the new central school under con- struction south of Brucefield, to serve the children of Stanley and Tuckersmith Townships. The past year has seen the joining of these townships into Huron County School Area No. 1 with one five-member board. The modernistic building will include 16 classrooms, two kin- dergartens, an opportunity class- room, a library and a gymnasium. Construction is slated for com- pletion on November 15 and will be officially opened the first school day in 1967. Kindergarten classes will begin at this time as well as the graciedclasses for children now attending partially graded classes in the two town- ships. Arnold Mathers, former prin- cipal of Usborne Central School, has been hired as principal. The complete list of principals and teachers who will be on hand to greet children, Tuesday, is as follows: HURON COUNTY SCHOOL AREA NO. 1 Mr. Arnold Mathers, principal, Mrs. Barbara Alex- ander, Mrs. Margaret Baker, Mr. Adriaan Brand, Mrs. Shir- ley Carter, Mrs. Jean Currie, Miss Joan Elliott, Mrs. Vera Hood, Mrs. Norma Gemmell, Mr. Spencer J effrey, Mrs. Karen Menheere, Miss Marilyn Mar- shall, Mrs. Peggy Roweliffe, Mrs. Laurabelle Reichert, Miss Shirley Reynolds, Mrs. Clara Scott, Mrs. Edith Swan, Mrs. Edith Turner, Mrs. Mina Tal- bot. Kirkton trio set for TV telecast The Paul Brothers and Shirley will make a guest appearance on CBC-TV this Saturday night at 7:00 p.m. The popular Kirkton entertain- ers Will be part of the "lt for summer" show that has been playing on the national network this summer. OtherS who will be appearing this week are Gordie Tapp, Allan Blye and Joyce Sullivan, all well- known Canadian entertainers. STEPHEN CENTRAL SCHOOL Mr. Ronald Heimrich, prin- -- Please turn to Page Getting ready for Tuesday's onslaught School starts Tuesday and teachers In the area have been busy during the past week preparing for the coming term. Many changes have taken place in the area over the summer and students will be reaping the benefits. Those who will notice the most change are Students in Stephen, where a new central school awaits them. Principal. Ron Heitnrieh is Shown here sorting out books with three staff members: Mrs. ,Tay Skillender, Mrs. Margaret Brown and Mrs. Margaret Dutlean. --T-A photo BIDEULPII CENTRAL SCHOOL Fi red tlerdan, principal; Mrs. Mary Bowman, Mrs. Marion Ab- bott, Mrs. Marilyn Miller, Mrs.