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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1966-10-13, Page 1disastrous weekend! lug his body took in the crash, The accident took place at approximately 10:00 p.m., short- ly before a shower in the area, OPP Constable Hill Glassford headed the investigation and was assisted by Cpl. C. J. Mitchell and other members of the local detachment, as well as OPP from Iman, Police report that charges are pending. proceeding north on Highway 4 and was hit by the rear end of the Roy vehicle as it spun a- round. Bannister, his wife and their two children escaped injury in the mishap. Seriously injured were the dead girl's parents and another couple in the Roy car, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Connolly, 25 Windemere Avenue, Toronto, They were treated at South Huron Hospital and then trans- ferred to St. Joseph's Hospital, London, where their condition has still been listed as serious. The driver of the other car, Howard Rake, is also in the Lon- don Hospital, but is not in serious condition. fie was wearing a seat belt and most of his injuries stemmed from the severe twist- Violent crash crumples cars This is what remains of two of the cars involved in Sunday night's fatality on Highway 4 at the CFB Centralia sideroad. The one above is the one in which three-year-old Sandra Roy, Torento, was killed. Her parents and another Toronto couple were seriously injured. Driver of the car below was Howard Rake, London. --T-A photos In mute testimony A teddy bear lies on the back seat of the car driven by Alvin Joseph Roy, Toronto. However, it wasn't claimed by its owner, three-year- old Sandra Roy. She died in the crash. --T-A photo Four singing like 'Birds' This area had only two ac- cidents over the Thanksgiving holiday, but they were both serious, claiming the lives of two people and sending five oth- ers to hospital With serious in- juries. Dead are three-year-old Sand- ra Roy, Toronto, and Robert N. Reynolds, 19, Melton. The youngster died in a violent three-car crash on Highway 4 at the sideroad to CFB Centralia, Sunday, while Reynolds died in South Huron Hospital after a car crushed his head in a bizarre incident qn Carling St., just out- side the Exeter limits, Friday. The threeeyeareold was apes- senger in a car driven by her father, Alvin Joseph Roy, 40 Athol Avenue, Toronto. He went through the intersection at High- way 4 into the path of a south- bound car driven by Howard S. Rake, Grafton St., London. The Roy vehicle was spun a- round in the middle of the high- way, while the London car careened into the east ditch. Both were almost complete wrecks. The third car involved was driven by William John Ban- nister, Goderich. He had been Doubt kids wilt march A close call Although their car was only slightly damaged, Mr. and leirs. W. J. Bannister, Goderich, won't soon forget Sunday's accident. They were approaching the intersection just as the other two cars collided and their car was struck by the rear end of the Roy vehicle as it spun around. Mrs. Bannister is shown comforting one of her children as her husband relates his story to the police. --T-A photo DIED UNDER CAR Reports of the accident which claimed the life of Robert N. Reynolds show that the youth failed to heed proof that he was risking injury in attempting to fix his car, which was in front Of the residence of Herb Broom, Carling St. The OPP were told that the youth had crawled under his car prior to the fatal mishap and had had the car drop on him. How- ever, he had only received a minor scrape in the first attempt. The second time he jacked the car up, it dropped down and his head was crushed. Fie was rushed to South Huron Hospital, but died there a few hours after the accident. Witnesses to the mishap were Herb Broom and Barry Green- acre. They told police they were standing at the right front corner of the car, attempting to steady it in case it dropped as before. However, when it dropped the second time, it came straight down, whereas the first time it had dropped off to one side. Police reported later that the jack was not the proper one for the youth's 1958 Chev and they also noted ft was badly worn. OPP Constable Dale Lamont Investigated, assisted by Cpl. C. J. Mitchell, No inquest is planned. Four Exeter residents are each $100 richer as a result of holding the winning tickets in the Exeter Kinsmen world series pool. The winning tickets on all four games have been turned in. Winners were: Mrs. Julia Dunsford, 513 Andrew St.; Don Kelly, 65 Victoria St.; Gerald Godbolt, Edward St, and Walter Bentley, 178 Anne St. The Kinsmen also came out big winners as the Baltimore Orioles ended the series in four straight games. This provided the local club with an extra $300 profit for their community pro- jects. However, the local Kin didn't fare so well at their annual Har- vest Jamboree at the arena, Fri- day. Only 360 people paid ad- missions, It appears questionable that students from Exeter public School will join in future parades to the local fall fair. At their regular session last week, members of the board learned several complaints had been aired over the parade this year, when children and staff members were soaked in a heavy shower. The complaints had come from parents, staff members and the youngsters themselves. It was also reported that officials were not happy over this year's conservation school at Camp Sylvan and the local school's participation in this venture in future years will be reviewed. Ninety-third Year EXETER, ONTARIO, OCTOBER 13, 1966 Price Per Copy 15 Cents Rash of crashes on Exeter streets Plan technology studies for elementary students Although Sunday marked one year without a fatal accident in Exeter, the 1 o cal detachment were kept busy last week in- vestigating a number of minor crashes. The rash of accidents started Wednesday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. when a car driven by Josephine TREES COME DOWN At the meeting, tenders were opened for the removal of 10 trees at the school grounds. In addition, several other trees will have limbs removed. Many of the trees are dying and the fear of falling limbs in the school yard prompted the decision to have them chopped down. Cost of the project is expected to be about $643. These trees will be replaced next spring as part of a cen- tennial project at the school. In other business, the board; Learned that wasps had invaded the school and two children had been stung. The insects have been exterminated. Increased the rate of pay for supply teachers to $20 per day. It had been $15. the discussion at the meeting, was the school's enrolment figures. At present there are 758 stu- dents at SHDHS and another 119 from this area attending classes at Central Huron in Clinton. The addition will accommodate more than this, and some mem- bers thought it would be a good move to fill the unused space with elementary students until such time as the enrolment climbs up to the point where — Please turn to Page 3 represents the Exeter Public School Board. He said his board had been after him for some time to institute such a program. It was noted that discussion would have to commence immed- iately as the SHDHS board and all elementary beards would have to know details so they could prepare their budgets in January. It is expected that a report will be given by the two committees at the next meeting. One of the things that prompted Army appeal not concluded Due to the inclement weather, members of the Exeter Legion were unable to complete their Tuesday night canvass of the community on behalf of the Sal- vation Army. R. E. Pooley, chairman of the canvass, said that the areas not covered would be completed this week or early next week. He indicated that a good re- sponse has been received to date. Board appoints technical head At their meeting, Tuesday, the SHDHS board appointed a new technical director for the school, with duties to commence on Jan- uary 1. Hired was Walter Fydenchuk, who is presently employed at Dryden in Northern Ontario. He was one of five applicants, and it was reported that he had taught in two other similar schools in Southern Ontario and had a total of six years teaching experience. In addition, he has had some business experience and his field is in electricity and electronics. The new technical director is married and has four children. Mr. Palmer reported he comes highly recommended by his in- spectors. Mischief charges adjourned by court Horsepower help Maurice Love, Exeter was one of the busiest fellows at Tuesday's opening day of the International Plowing Match atSeaforth. The young area farmer is shown above piloting one of the many tractors that were called on to tow cars through the mud to safety. T-A photo R. Westlake, 89 William Street, clipped a fire hydrant and dam- aged her car to an estimated $90. She had been parked at the K & B Dairy Bar on Main Street and failed to see the fire hydrant as she pulled away. In less than a hour, Cpl. Harry VanBergen was called to the north end when a bus collided with a tractor pulling two wagons. Driver of the tractor was Eu- gene Sokolowski, RR 2 Ailsa Craig. Driving the Motorways bus was Albert Jackson, Wingham. Both vehicles were southbound on Main Street in front of the Brewers' Retail when the bus started to pass the farm vehicles. At the same time, some children started to dart towards the road and Sokolowski pulled over to avoid them. The bus damaged two wheels on the tractor with total damage amounting to $250. Two more accidents took place Friday within two hours of each other. At 3:45 p.m. cars driven by William H. Ferguson, 114 Main St., and Mrs. Violet M. Rader, RR 3 Zurich, collided behind the Town Hall with damage reach- ing $200. Ferguson was backing away -- Please turn to Page 3 Osborne regulates garbage facilities Meeting in regular session last week, Osborne township council finalized by-law 12, prohibiting the dumping of garbage or refuse in any place but the municipal dump. This move will include the partial closing and supervision of the present municipal dump shared with Blanshard township, As Of November 1, the dumping grounds will be open to ratepay- ers Saturday afternoons from 1 to 5 pm. George Frayne will be in charge of the weekly super- vision. Two tenders for the snow plow- leg contract were received and both were accepted. The services of C. E. Reid and Son of Hensel' will be available to the township at $8 per heur and $10 per day standing time, using a hydraulic snow plow and 10 foot wing on a 5 ton GMC truck. The tender of K e n Broom of Exeter calls for $10 per hour and $10 per day standing time for the services of a 1965 Ford 5 toh truck equipped with a hydraulic plow and 10 foot wing. A letter from the Department of Highways was read to council, refusing to give approval to proposal that the paved portion of the read through Kirkton be widened. This suggestion w a forwarded as an alternative to the installation of sidewalks in the hamlet. In other business, canna.: Received a reply from the de- pertinent of lands and fotest proclaiming the township as e regulated area for hunting. The clerk was instructed to make ap'. plication to the minister Of lands and fereets to pass the hGdeS, er than his residence. He was stopped by OPP Con- stable Bill Glassford in Stephen Township on a routine check. The officer found a part bottle of whiskey in the car and stated that Smith had been drinking. Otto John Smale, Hensall, was fined $25 and costs on a charge of following another vehicle too closely. Smale was involved in an ac- cident on Highway 4 on Sep- tember 19 when the truck he was driving slammed into the rear of a car which had stopped while a school bus took on passengers. In the only other traffic viola- tion, Wendy Jean Neil, RR 1 Exeter, was fined $5 and costs for driving while not being ac- companied by a licensed driver. The only other case heard re- sulted in a fine of $20 and costs for William Parker, Exeter. He pleaded guilty to failing to regist- er for unemployment insurance for an employee at his barber shop. Only three cases were heard in Exeter court, Tuesday, as several other persons charged with various offences were grant- ed adjournments to seek legal counsel. Three persons appeared be- fore Magistrate Glenn Hays, QC, on a charge of mischief under the Criminal Code. They were Lloyd John Rimmer. Centralia; John Cadler, Ailsa Craig and Gary Joseph Victor Overholt, entralia. They had been charged with setting fire to property at one of the CNR crossings on the area line. Rimmer and Culler pleaded guilty and were repre- sented by C. V. Laughton of Bell & Laughton, but Magistrate Hays adjourned the case until October 25 to enable Overholt to seek legal counsel. In one of the cases heard, Tuesday, Cecil Herbert Smith, Crediton, was fined $35 and costs for having liquor in a place oth- Elementary students in the area may be offered some tech- nical training at SHDHS next September, similar to a system used several years ago when grades seven and eight students were able to take home economics and industrial arts. The high school board decided, Tuesday, to inform the area ele- mentary school boards that such training may be available, but details of the project were turned over to the finance and manage- ment committees to discuss fur- ther. However, Principal L.D. Pal- mer reported that it would prob- ably only be available to grade eight students in the area, al- though several courses may be offered. He suggested there would be no room for home economics training, but girls could be in- structed in typing or other com- mercial options. A variety of shop subjects may be available for the boys. He said it was possible that instruction could be given in carpentry, drafting, metal work and ele- mentary electronics. The principal also explained that such instruction may only be possible for two or three years after the September '67 opening, because enrolment at the high school after that time would require all the facilities. He told the board he had pre- sented the idea to elementary principals in the area in the past year and all had been en- thusiastic about the venture. He made some estimates as to the cost, but in view of the fact this would have to be considered at some length, asked that his figures not be reported. Members of the board also appeared enthusiastic about the idea, especially John Boyne, who sary by-law. Approved the 1966 assessment roll showing a total assessment of $2,841,850, an increase of $43,650 from 1965. The popu- lation is listed as 1,533 as com- pared to 1,472 a year ago. Authorized the treasurer to ap- ply for the interim subsidy on total road expenditures of $58,014.20 as of the end of Sep- tember. Directed thee the County clerk be advised that the township is still agreeable to entering the county library system. Bend ladies help Members of the Grand Bend Women's Institute joined forces with other WI members from Huron county in serving dinner to the International Plowing Match officials on Tuesday. They need a good turn A disastrous start! prisingly good despite the con- tinued sloshy conditions under- foot. Publicity chairman Don Stephenson told the T-A early Wednesday afternoon that the food booths were handling a lot more customers than the day before. Stephenson added "I just can't Thirty girls in the Exeter area are anxiously waiting to learn how to perform good deeds, but they need someone to perform a good deed for them first. The girls are members of the Exeter Guide Company, who pre- sently have no opportunity of tak- ing advantage of this worthwhile training because they have no leaders. In explaining the situation, Mrs. Phil Ganden, Exeter, Dist- rict Commissioner, said the girls can't Meet until they get some leaders. While experienced leaders are preferred, Mrs. Gandon explain- ed that it was certainly not neces- sary, as any lady interested in helping the girls Would be given ample assistance. Interested parties have been asked to centect her Inimediately. Spareribs and sauerkraut A favorite stopping place for the hungry folk at the International Plow- ing Match is the lunch relent operated by the Zurich Lions club. TWO Of the club members are shown removing spareribs from the oven. believe it", commenting on the large numbers of people that were plodding through the mud to have a look at the many interesting and informative exhibits. Traffic into the tented city it- self on Wednesday was limited to the most necessary vehicles. Due to the terrific beating the parking lots took on Tuesday, two other fields north of the Site were opened for parking although most visitors were being advised to park their cars inSeaforth and take a bus to the plowing events. At least 14 buses were operating out of Seaforth, Wednesday after- noon, Probably the dampest and cold- est gentlemen at the match on Tuesday were members of the Exeter Lions Club who were direr tine the large flow of traffic, The local service club is sending -- Please turn to page 3 Inquest planned into area death The inquest into the death of Edgar Montieth, has been re- scheduled for the Exeter Town Hall this Friday at 10:00 a,m. Mr. Montieth was killed near the Thames Road church early In the summer. An inquest had been called in August, but was postponed when the court steno- grapher failed to show up. Residents of the province of Ontario proved they were good mudders as the International Plowing Match opened at the Scott Farms near Seaforth Tuesday. More than 12,000 hardy souls, arriving from all directions were greeted with a mixture of rain, sleet and snow that turned the tented city area into a mud bowl. Most of the visitors adjusted to the adverse ground conditions and rubber boots were a common sight. Due to the wierd weather, most of Tuesday's Opening activities were postponed until Wet. In the week. Match officials reacted very quickly to the heavy down- pour of rain Tuesday morning and called an emergency meet- ing, well before noon, to decide the program for the day at least. Most of the planned activities were calledeff. The Official open. ing ceremonies, although moved inside to the luncheon tent went on as Scheduled. After the short morning deliberation, officials decided to extend the show an extra day to conclude Saturday. Federal Agriculture Minister J. J. Greene declared the match officially open shortly after noon on Tuesday. He was introduced by his provincial counterpart, the Hon. W. A. Stewart. Very little plowing was ac- complished on Tuesday, but tractors saw more action than if the weather had been good. The vehicles generally ac- customed to pulling most types of farm machinery were called On to tow many cars that became bogged down in the mud or the tented city area and the parking lots. Officials report Wednesday morning's attendance was sur-