The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1966-10-20, Page 1See at least two council vacancies
MeMbers of Exeter council
learned Monday there will prob-
ably be at least two vacancies
to fill, at this Year's nomination
meeting.
This news was given when May-
or Jack Delbridge conducted a
brief quiz of members to see how
many would be returning to coun-
cil next year,
Councillor Chuck Barrett said
he definitely won't stand, as he
hopes to move "at any time" to
St, Marys, where he is now man-
ager of the Victoria& Grey Trust
office.
Deputy-Reeve Phil Gando n,
who stepped up from council to
fill the vacancy created by the
death of Ralph Bailey, indicated
it is "very unlikely" that he will
See re-election.
lie indicated there were rsaS-
ens why he didn't think he would
be able to consider running.
The position of other members
of this year's council;
Ted Wright —Said he shouldn't
be on council as his work already
takes him away from his home
and family for a considerable
length of time. However, he said
he enjoyed council work and will
probably wait until the last min-
ute before making any decisions,
Reeve Derry Boyle —Started
out as saying he was undecided,
fields, he said this was because
municipal councils Were abdicat-
ing their aut ho rity-,- in most
cases because municipal coun-
cils were not prepared to do what
was required.
As an example, he noted that
Exeter Was the only Huron muni-
cipality with an official plan and
he said he would like to see an
Exeter area plan drawn up with
the surroending townships.
Mayor Delbridge, who explain-
ed that he would like to be mayor
during the centennial year, said a
person owes it to his community
to stand for public office if he
has the ability,
He said he didn't feel he had
the proper qualifications, adding
there were "lots of good men"
in town who could do the work
on council.
"It's an important job," he
emphasized, urging members of
council to speak to persons they
think would serve on council,
GB council seeks
answer to problem
Boyle won't
cook with it How does that look?
Ladies lined up three deep to try on hats at the rummage sale staged
by the South Huron Hospital Auxiliary, Saturday. The ladles above
still had many creations from which to choose when this photo was
taken, but they were moving quickly. In fact, all sales were brisk as
the Auxiliary grossed over $1,100 from the event. --T-A photo
but ended up by saying that hp
would probably attempt to regain
his position as Reeve, despite
the fact he has to take all his
holiday time to attend county
council sessions,
Ross Taylor —Said he cer-
tainly wouldn't cause an elec-
tion, but may run again. He said
this year's "challenge" of beteg
road committee chairman had
been enjoyable.
Joe wooden— Doesn't really
know, he said. However, he as-
sured members he would know
by November 25, which is the
date for nominations. TheSHDHS
Vice-Principal said there were
too many possibilities and prob-
abilities at the present time to
make a decision, but indicated lie
would like to remain on council.
Mery Cudmore Rem ar ked
that he had enjoyed council and
said he "was inclined to think"
he would stand again.
Mayor Jack Delbridge—"I
think be back." However,
he said that if any member of
council wished to become mayor,
he would stand aside.
Don MacGregor — Was away on
a hunting trip and not available
for comment.
After airing their positions,
members spent some time in
looking back over the past two
years, and appeared to be of the
impression that they had general-
ly worked well together and had
accomplished a great deal.
Noting that municipal councils
and councillors are often the
targets for disparaging remarks,
Councillor Wooden explained that
councils can do as much as they
are prepared to do, and while they
complain about senior govern-
ments stepping into some of their
Is gas coming this way?
It appears so from the fact
that clerk Eric Carscadden has
received a request for 1 o e al
street maps from the Consumer
Gas Company.
However, if Reeve Derry Boyle
has his way, gas won't move into
the area.
"I don't want anything to do
with gas," he stated, adding that
it was dangerous.
"You can't stop progress,"
replied Councillor Ross Taylor,
Tulips to say thanks
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Wolf Cub program,
and across Canada the lads are performing projects to say "thank
you" to those who have contributed to their progress. Cubs of "A"
and "B" packs in Exeter planted 50 tulip bulbs one for each year —
at the Exeter library as their way of saying thanks to the residents
of this area for their assistance inthe program- The representatives
from the two packs are shown above preparing the ground for the
bulbs. --T-A photo
Pill cuts population
—even of our dogs?
Manore and Desiardine, mem-
bers of the fire and light com-
mittee, were delegated to get
prices on available accommoda-
tion for the fire trucks,
Reeve Wassmann stated that
in addition to more office space
at least three more cells were
necessary for a proper police
set-up.
The clerk was instructed to
write to the various open front
booths to get their feeling on the
idea of selling soft drinks in
paper cups.
By-Law 167 was passed re-
stricting the speed on all village
streets to 25 miles per hour with
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Ninety-third Year EXETER, ONTARIO, OCTOBER 20, 1966 Price Per Copy 15 Cents
For the third year in a row,
Exeter's population has shown
a decrease in the figures sub-
mitted in the assessment roll by
Eric Carscadden.
This year's population is list-
ed at 3,109, a decrease of 42
over last year. The town's high-
est population was In 1963 when
3,241 lived here.
While the closing of CFB Cen-
tralia may be responsible to an
extent for the change, "the pill"
is probably the main cause for
the decline.
A look at birth statistics in the
area proves that.
Inquest jury absolves woman driver;
stiff penalty over four-death collision
At the end of September in
1963, South Huron Hospital had
recorded 260 births, while this
figure has continued to decline
to a figure of 158 by the end of
this past September.
These figures are for the en-
tire area, not just Exeter.
At the opposite end of the scale,
the number of elderly people con-
tinues to climb. This year there
are 395 persons who are '70 and
over. In 1963 there were 40
fewer than that.
The age group from 60 to 64
has also climbed to 160 this
year, up almost 30 over last
year.
In most categories from there
down to the three and under
bracket, a decline is shown.
However, while the pill may be
cutting down the population among
humans, it doesn't really explain
the reason for a drop in the dog
population.
Total number of dogs this year
is listed at 187, compared to 201
last year.
The total taxable assessment
is up to a new high of$3,389,790.
Last year's total was $3,282,729.
Considerable time at Monday's
Grand Bend council session was
spent in discussing ways and
means of preventing the reocur-
rence of summer disturbances
at the resort.
Discussion was based mainly
on suggestions forwarded by the
Bend Chamber of Commerce.
One idea is to install lights along
the beach, especially north of
the main street. Making this a
reality involves yet another prob-
lem.
Despite numerous queries,
council have been unable to de-
termine from the department
of lands and forests the amount
of land along the beach that is
under village control. They would
need to know this in order to
put up light poles.
Other suggestions included a
closing hour for the beach and
businesses, moving police head-
quarters away from main street,
obtaining more police and having
soft drinks served in paper con-
tainers rather than bottles.
Reeve Orval Wassmann in-
dicated the OPP force next sum-
mer could be as high as 24 and
suggested more space be made
available for them.
All councillors agreed that
more space was necessary to
house the police.
"We have a city proposition
for two months and certainly
need a bigger place for the po-
lice" was the comment of Doug-
las Martin.
Councillor Emmerson Desjar-
dine added "the village can't af-
ford a $40,000 building that is
only needed for a short time
each year".
"Let's rent accommodation for
the fire equipment and enlarge
the present building for police
needs," were the thoughts of John
Manors.
Reach agreement
on Nov.11 closing
One of Exeter's "perennial
problems" appears to have been
settled to the satisfaction of all
concerned — at least for the pre-
sent.
At their meeting, Tuesday,
council passed a motion "ur-
gently requesting" the co-opera-
tion of all local merchants in
closing their businesses from
10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on No-
vember 11.
That they will receive this co-
operation appears probable, be-
cause those are the Wire that
businessmen had decided to close
on Remembrance Day.
Council received a letter from
Town crashes
continue jump
The rash of accidents continued
on Exeter streets this week, as
the local police department re-
port damage amounting to over
$1,500 in three crashes.
No one was injured in any of
the mishaps.
Last Wednesday, two trucks
collided on Highway 4 in front
of the Brewers' Retail store,
with damage estimated at $600
to the one driven by John Wil-
liam Forrest, Kirkton.
It was owned by Ross Dobson
Ltd., Exeter, and Forrest was
pulling out of the Brewers' Re-
tail at about 7:15 p.m., intend-
ing to go south on Main St.
However, he pulled into the
path of a northbound truck driven
by George F. Huffman, Cedar
Springs. Damage to the latter
vehicle was listed at only $75.
At 10:30 a.m., Saturday, cars
driven by Mrs. Harold Fahner,
RR 1 Exeter, and William S.
Patterson, Parkhill, collided on
Main Street, in the vicinity of
the post Office.
Mrs, Fahner was in the pro-
cess of pulling out of a parking
spot on the west side when she
ran into the southbound Patter-
son car.
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Ladies ponder pot purchases
You don't get too long to make up your mind at a rummage sale, and that perhaps explains the serious
expressions above as ladies look over an assortment of pots and pans. Many of the articles were cleared
out in short order at the annual sale sponsored by the Hospital Auxiliary, Saturday. T-A photo
District accidents cause
heavy damage, injuries
Driver's in jury s
brings sympathy
An Exeter man was fined $250
and was prohibited from driving
anywhere in Canada for the next
two years, when he pleaded guilty
to a charge of careless driving
before Magistrate Glenn Hays,
Q.C., in Goderich court, Monday.
Dennis Howard Rueger, 22, was
charged after the car he was
driving was involved in a violent
two-car crash at the intersection
of the Crediton and Airport Roads
on May 19.
Magistrate Hays told Rueger
that he would have normally sent-
enced the man to a reasonably
substantial jail sentence due to
the tragic nature of the crash,
but noted that the man had al-
ready suffered a terrific punish-
ment.
Rueger lost a leg in the accid-
ent and appeared in court on
crutches. He is unemployed and
will have to undergo a lengthy
retraining program before he
will be able to earn a living.
Killed in the crash were Mr.
and Mrs. Lennis Denomme and
their six-month-old son, Jeffery,
of RR 2 Creditors, and Mrs. Ken-
neth Wilson, Woodham.
Evidence revealed that Rueger
had been proceeding north on the
road leading from CFB Centralia,
while the Denomme vehicle was
proceeding west on the Crediton
Road.
In addition to the injuries sus-
tained by Rueger, two other pers-
ons were also injured. They were
Auriol Noonan, Huron Park, and
Gordon Greenacre, Exeter.
All three were in hospital for
a lengthy period.
A charge of criminal neglig-
ence had been laid against Rueg-
er, but it was withdrawn by Crown
Attorney W, G, Cochrane.
the Board of Trade outlining the
wish of the merchants to close
only for three hours, whereas in
past years it has been declared
a full holiday by council.
Noting that the issue had been
a contentious one for some years,
many members of council again
voiced the opinion that the senior
governments should show some
leadership in the matter.
However, most councillors ap-
peared to agree that the sug-
gestion by the merchants was a
plausible one and they decided
to take no action, as the letter
had been for information only.
However, Legion representa-
tive Stan Frayne appeared before
council later in the evening, and
after noting he knew of the busi-
nessmen's request, said the Le-
gion would like to see the stores
closed for the three hours.
He said he thought the situation
would be satisfactory to most
members.
Deputy-Reeve Phil Gandon said
he thought the businessmen were
acknowledging the importance of
the day and that they were pro-
viding an "excellent compro-
mise".
One member of council noted
that lo cal businessmen could
hardly be expected to close for
the day when neighboring com-
munities did not observe the
occasion. In addition, it was
pointed out that Remembrance
Day this year falls on a Friday
which is the busiest day of the
week for most local merchants.
Veeeieer ereerefelielareellEMS10
out of the east ditch onto the
road.
After hitting the large dog,
which was owned by Gilbert Bor-
land, Centralia, the Roth vehicle
went into the west ditch and was
damaged to the extent of $500
according to Constable John
Hey, look
'em over
Wright.
A thoughtless prank is believ-
ed to have been the cause of an
accident on Highway 4 on Friday
at 12:35 a.m.
Kathryn A. McDermott, a nurse
at South Huron Hospital, was
travelling to her home in Credi-
ton when she ran over a large
rock on the highway in front of
the Derby Dip at the south end of
Exeter.
Damage to her car was listed
at $75 by Constable Dale Lamont.
Police believe the rock was
placed on the highway by prarik-
sters.
May move
on tax sale
It was the muddiest ever
The 1066 international Plowing Match eonoleded Satiltday in the
same way it started it was raining, The grounds were a literal
sea of mud throughout most of the event, but almost 60,000 people
still attended. Officials hope they will break even.Pictured above, one
area farmer appears to be caught in an attempt to fly Over the muddy
grothicla, but aCtually he's trying to regain his bala.nce after his
rubber boot was almost pulled off. A--T.A photo
SeVeral Exeter properties on
which taxes are due for the past
three years may be listed for
tax sale,
Some councillors recommend-
ed the action this week, but the
matter was turned over to the
finance committee for further
study,
Councillor Wooden noted that it
was unfair to these who pay their
taxes to permit some owners to
fall so far bellied in taxes with-.
out taking action.
It was noted by Councillor
Wright that perhaps it was un-
fair to the property owners in-
volved to allow them to get into
such a predicament.
Cash in trunk,
pair arrested
Two Stratford men have been
Charged with the possession of
stolen property after their car
Was found to be carrying a large
sum of money in the trunk.
The two men were charged by
OPP Constable John Wright.
They were stopped on Highway
83 in this area early F riday
Morning, after experiencing car
trouble, The officer Stopped to
investigate and found "quite a
large sum" of small bills in the
trunk.
The car Was owhed and driven
by Gary McCann, Stratford, and
the passenger was Lawrence La-
mond, also of Stratford.
The two men were lodged in
the cells at the Exeter Town Hall
for the night and were then trans-
faettrerrendooti,to Goderich jail, Friday
OPP are continuing their in-
VeStigation to determine where
the money was from.
Recommend
parking change
An inquest jury recommended
Friday that members of the con-
gregation at Thames Road United
Church not park on the shoulders
of Highway 83.
The jury had been called to
determine the cause of death of
Edgar Montieth, who was killed
when he was struck by a car
driven by Mrs. Eileen Fulcher,
RR 1 Kirkton.
No blame was attached to Mrs.
Fulcher in the man's death.
Testimony given at the inquest,
which was presided over byCor-
oner Dr. J. C. Goddard, Hensall,
revealed that Montieth died on
Sunday, July 3 as he walked
across Highway 83 to attend ser-
vices in the Thames Road church.
Witnesses called all testified
that Montieth had been half way
across the road when he turned
back towards the south shoulder,
where he had parked his car.
Mrs. Fulcher, who had been
travelling west, pulled into the
eastbound lane to go around Mon-
tieth when she first saw him, but
they collided when he started
back towards the south side.
As one witness stated, Mon-
tieth would not have been hit if
he had kept going across the
road. Huron Crown Attorney W.
G. Cochrane noted conversely
that had Mrs. Fulcher kept going
in the westbound lane she would
have missed Montieth.
John Brock, Centralia, who
witnessed the accident along with
his wife, reported that visibility
and driving conditions were very
good, and estimated that Mrs.
Fulcher had been travelling at
about 60 m.p.h. as he and his
wife followed her prior to the
crash. He reported that he thought
she had slowed down prior to the
collision with Mr. Montieth.
He estimated that his car was
about 800 feet away from Mon-
tieth when he first spotted him
along the side of the road, and
said that Mrs. Fulcher's car was
about 600 feet away from Mon-
tieth at that point.
Brock said there was no evid-
ence that Mrs. Fulcher had at-
tempted to brake her car and he
estimated she was about 300 feet
from the victim when she pulled
into the south lane to go around
him.
The Centralia man said Mon-
tieth got half way across the
road and then made an about turn
and ran the other way,
Mrs. Brock also testified. tell-
ing the jury that she had been
driving behind Mrs, Fulcher for
about two miles and reported that
the Teulcher car was being driven
in a normal manner.
She also said she hadn't seen
any brake lights go on on the
Pulcher car, adding that It ap-
peared that Mrs. Milner had
just planned to go around the man
walking across the highway.
Mrs. Brock said that Mr. Mon-
tieth appeared to be in the middle
Of the eastbound lane when hit,
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Area auto dealers are con-
vinced that everyone should drive
a new car to mark Canada's cen-
tennial.
They hope to convince people
of that when they drop in to see
all the new models at the annual
Kin Car Show planned for the
Exeter Arena this Thursday (to-
night) and Friday.
There are more pleasures in
store for patrons too, as each
of the ear dealers has named a
contestant for the beauty contest.
All the attractive gals are
featured in advertisements On the
inside pages. Look 'em over and
come cheer for your favorite.
In addition, Miss Ontario will
be on hand. Need we say more?
If so, we should mention there
will be professional entertain-
ment both nights, plus free roses
for the ladies and refreshments.
DAMAGE HIGH
The most costly accident of
the week took place Saturday
at 4:30 p,m. when two cars col-
lided at the intersection of High-
ways 4 and 84 in Hensall.
Involved were Thomas Alex-
ander Dalrymple, RR 2 Kippers,
and Kenneth J. Fitzpatrick, RR 3
Goderich.
Dalrymple was proceeding east
out of Hensall and smashed into
the side of the Goderich area
ear which was travelling on High-
way 4,
Total damage was listed at
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Damage amounted to almost
$3,500 in accidents investigated
by the Exeter OPP detachment
this Week, In addition, four pers-
ons were injured, one dog was
killed and a heifer injured.
The first of the accidents took
place in Crediton last Tuesday,
just south of the main intersec-
tion. Involved was a car driven
by Anne G. Muller, Hamilton.
She was proceeding south on
the '7th concession when she was
distracted by one of two children
in the car, and when she took
her eyes off the road, hit two
mail boxes on the shoulder.
One of the boxes smashed
through the windshield and the
flying glass resulted in scalp
wounds to Mary Anne Muller,
RR 1 Crediton,
Damage to the car was esti-
mated at $120 by OPP Constable
13111 Glassforcl, The mail boxes
were owned by Ed. Thorne and
Mrs. M. HaViland.
The dog killed was a Golden
Labrador and was involved in a
collision with a car on Thurs-
day at 8:45 a.m.
Carl G. Roth, Windsor, was
proceeding north on Highway 4
about one mile north of the Mt,
Carmel Road when the dog Caine