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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1967-02-02, Page 1Drivers escape injury Manufacturer of aircraft abandons Centralia plans Ninety-third Year EXETER, ONTARIO, FEBRUARY 2, 1967 Price Per Copy 15 Cents A Toronto-based manufacturer of light aircraft announced this week they have abandoned plans to locate at CFB Centralia. Found Brothers A viation Limited explained that the delay in negotiations regarding the dis- posal of the base forced them to make their decision and they are presently engaged in seeking suitable accommodation in an- other community. Company executives first visited Centralia last fall and H. N. Shoji, Company president, said they found facilities at Cen- tralia so ideal for their oper- ations that they had made the decision to locate there. However, they were unable to make suitable arrangements with the department, of national de- fence or Crown Assets Disposal Corporation. "Their terms were too rich for our blood," Mr. Shoji stated in reference to a proposal made to them for the rental of one hangar, and about 30 to 40 houses. In addition, the firm was told that any agreement would have a 60-day termination clause and this lack of a medium or long- Plan many projects for Stephen people Rev. Howard Zurbrigg of the Crediton EUB church will be or- ganizing the church service and Lawrence Wein, Douglas Gill and Ronald Heimrich are in charge of the choirs. Mrs. Lawrence McCann will head the lunch committee that also includes Mrs. Ken Hodgins, Mrs. Glenn Webb and Mrs. Car- men Woodburn. A group consisting of Mervyn Tiernan, Percy Noels, William Averill and Lorne Bodge, chair- - Please turn to page 3 Lots of fun The heavy fall of snow late last week provided area snowmobile enthusiasts with plenty of op- portunity to enjoy their favorite pastime. Interest in the sport is growing by leaps and bounds and many riders were seen in the Hensall and Exeter areas on the weekend. In the top picture, from the left, Harvey Pfaff, Jim "the mask" Newby and Bill Belling are resting on a high snow bank along No. 4 Highway, south of Exeter. To the left, Newby is flying high on hitting a huge drift and it can be easily seen why he has his face covered. T-A photos One hit and run An ambitious Centennial program has been outlined for residents of the township of Ste- phen. With the complete support of the township council, a centennial committee is working on a long list of projects that have been suggested in which most resid- ents can participate. The feature of the proposed program will be a centennial celebration to be held on Sun- day, June 25. Expected to be held on the Stephen Central school grounds, west of Crediton, the celebration will have a varied program for everyone. Sports and games are being arranged for children, prizes will be awarded for the best centennial costumes and antique displays will be on the grounds. The day will be completed with an interdenominational church service with all churches in the municipality participating. An adult and children's choir will also be organized for the oc- casion. Many residents of the town- ship are working on the various committees involved in centen- nial observances. Percy Noels will be chairman and Wilmar Wein, secretary of the overall centennial program. range lease made the offer totally unacceptable, "The terms would have to be much, much more attractive for us to reconsider," Mr. Shoji stated, noting that the figures quoted for the use of the facil- ities were substantially higher than what they have been offered for similar accommodation else- where, The firm, which produces four and five-passenger bush-type utility aircraft, is presently in the throes of a re-development program and would have opened operations at Centralia with a staff of approximately 40 per- sons, Mr. Shoji stated that it was anticipated this number would be doubled within a short time. He said there appeared to be a "good supply of eager labor force" in this area, and they had talked to several prospective em- ployees. Had they been able to make suitable arrangements at Cen- tralia, those hired in the area would have been taken to Melton to be trained in preparation for the move here, • We were truly impressed with some of the prospective em- ployees we talked to," Mr. Shoji reported, explaining that the number to be hired would be in the area of 30 persons. He also remarked that his firm had received excellent co-oper- ation from the Hon. Stanley Ran- dall, Ontario's minister of econ- omics and development, whom he said tried very hard to get the firm established at Centralia. Study plan for reunion Crash damage $3,000 DISAPPOINTED Learning that local officials had expressed disappointment over the firm's decision. Mr. Shoji remarked they couldn't be half as disappointed as he was that his firm could not locate at the facilities—which he de- scribed as "so suitable". "We sincerely regret that it (their attempt to come here) couldn't have had a happy end- ing," he stated. While Mr. Shoji said his firm hoped to get an early decision on another site, he said "we haven't closed the door com- pletely" on locating atCentralia. However, it was apparent that it would require an immediate decision on the use of Centralia and more favorable terms before the base would be reconsidered. the week, the first taking place on Friday at 6:15 p.m. It in- volved only one truck, driven by Howard Neil Smale, Hensall. The truck was owned by the Hensall District Co-op and as Smale was driving through heavy drifts on Highway 4, about one and a half miles north of Hen- sall, the trailer of the truck swune around and hit the cab. The area driving r.e took a turn for the worse this week as the local OPP detachment were called out to investigate seven crashes which resulted in almost $3,000 in damage. No one was injured in any of the mishaps, many of which were blamed on poor driving condi- tions. The first of the incidents took place last Tuesday at 5:50 p.m. when two cars collided on High- way 84, about one and a half miles east of Zurich. Involved were Allen H. Broken- shire, Zurich, and Alfred James Smith, Hensall. Constable H. J. Beyer report- ed that the eastbound Smith ve- hicle got over into the westbound lane and hit the side of Broken- shire's car, which was west- bound. Total damage was listed at Only $80 was reported in dam- ages in a crash at the inter- section of Highway 4 and the St. Marys Road on Thursday at 1:40 p.m. An Usborne Township truck driven by John Batten. RR 3 Exeter, had been stopped at the intersection waiting for traffic to clear when another westbound vehicle driven by Ruth Skinner, RR 3 Exeter, skidded into the rear of it as she attempted to stop. Constable Dale Lamont re- ported the entire $80 in damage was caused to the Skinner car. Constable led., Wilcox investig- ated the next three accidents of Resulting damage was listed at $1,000 in the unusual incident. At 3:45 p.m. the same day, Constable Wilcox had investig- ated another accident on High- way 81, just north of Greenway. Involved were a parked car own- ed by Newton Hayter, RR 3 Park- hill, and a snow plow being oper- ated by Gerald A. Charlton, RR 2 Ailsa Craig. Charlton had been backing the plow up while clearing back a large snowbank and backed into the Hayter car. The latter was damaged to an amount listed at $200. On Saturday at 6:20 p.m.,Con- stable Wilcox was called to the scene of a one-car crash on the St. Marys Road about one and a half miles east of Highway 4. The driver involved was Don- ald William Goodman, St. Marys, who was eastbound when his car went out of control and slid into the north ditch. The vehicle rolled onto its roof and damage was estimated at $600. At 9:10 p.m., Saturday, Con- stable Dale Lamont investigated a two-car crash on the parking lot at Rosie's Lunch, Dashwood. I evolved were Rene Boogemans RR 3 Dashwood, and Jerome B. Smith, Goderich. Smith had been stuck in the lot and attempting to get out. When his car came free, it ran into the Boogemans vehicle. total damage amounted to only $60. Storm gives kids holiday All set to go Any mayors or reeves in the area accepting the challenge of Mrs. Minnie Noakes of Hensall to participate in the special snowshoe race as a part of the village Kinsmen club's Winter carnival had better get in some practice. In the above picture, she is displaying a pair of snowshoes and getting ready for a trial run. The race will be a part of the gala festivities the afternoon of February 11. The carnival opens the evening before with a gala dance at which time a Snow Queen will be crowned. T-A photo Elementary students informed of courses SHDHS Principal Douglas Palmer Tuesday night told a group of elementary school pupils that deciding their high school course of study was not as easy as it used to be, but that it was really not as complex as some persons made it appear. Speaking to next year's pros- pective grade nine class, along with their parents and teachers, Mr. Palmer noted that students were once told what they were going to take, but now that de- cision was up to them. The possibility of staging an Old Boys' Reunion is under con- sideration by the Exeter Board of Trade. The suggestion was made by President Carf Cann at a meet- ing of the executive, Monday. It was decided to appoint a committee to discuss the matter with some of the residents who took part in the last such reunion in the mid-thirties, to determine the amount of organization and work required to hold a reunion this summer. Named to the committee were Warren May and Iry Armstrong. They will make their report at the next executive meeting scheduled for February 13. Report more thefts; arrest Clinton man Hensall woman exhibits painting Mrs. Douglas Cook of Hensall has a display of her paintings in the Blue Room of the Shute In- stitute, Grand Ave., London, for the month of February. It is quite an honor for an artist to have a private showing cif her paintings. Mrs. Cook has around 30 paint- ings hung at her own arrange- ment. "At least I will have had one showing" said Mrs. Cook. The room is open each after- noon and Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9:30. Area school students received an unexpected holiday Friday, thanks to Mother Nature. Just when many people — and some plants — thought spring had arrived, t h e winter's most se- vere storm descended on Western Ontario and dumped several inches of snow, accompanied by high winds and freezing rain. Driving conditions became treacherous and some township roads weren't unplugged until Sunday. Despite the winter onslaught, it created no particular havoc with residents in this district. A few minor accidents were re- ported and some drivers became stranded. In addition to the holiday, area youngsters received another benefit from the storm. The freezing rain on the snow trans- formed most back yards into skating rinks. and adjoining garage of Emerson Anderson, Kippen, and made off with goods valued at $300. Included in the loot were tires, gas, oil, ammunition, a tele- scopic sight for a rifle and other smaller items. Police were also called into investigate the theft of a portable grinder from the site of the Lake Huron pipeline intake at Grand Bend. The grinder was valued at $110. A Clinton area man, John Charles Shanahan, has been charged with break, enter and theft as a result of police in- vestigation of the theft of about $120 in cash and merchandise from the Centralia Farmers' Supply last week. Investigation officer, Constable Bill Glassford, made the arrest and Shanahan was taken to Perth County jail, Stratford, where he was to appear in court on the charge. In addition, warrants have been issued for two other suspects in the same case. Some of the merchandise has been recovered. Two other thefts were reported to the Exeter OPP detachment this past week. Thieves broke into the home JOHN MITCHELL 100 on Tuesday HIT AND RUN The final accident of the week involved two vehicles. but one of them failed to remain at the scene. Lloyd F. Riley, RR 2St.Pauls, told Constable Dale Lamont he had parked his car in Hensall on Friday at '7:00 p.m. and when he returned to the vehicle about 20 minutes later, he noticed one of the doors had been smashed. Damage was listed at $50. Marks birthday, Tuesday "Your choice of subjects de- termines what staff, courses and options we have," he reported, noting that the only other in- fluencing factors were th e school's facilities and the fact that classes had to have between 20 to 30 students. The area's elementary stu- dents were given registration forms and have been asked to decide what courses they wanted by Monday. Mr. Palmer explained that an early decision was necessary to enable the school to hire the required staff for next year, to prepare courses and to set costs so the mill rate could be es- tablished. In that latter regard, he ex- plained that the technical and commercial options which will now be available at SHDHS were more costly than a straight aca- demic education. About 500 persons attended the meeting and were advised that the students' present grade eight teachers would be the best advisors as to which courses they should take next year. It was explained that students could change courses at the end -- please turn to page 3 Railway sparked growth Centenarian recalls early days A former Hensall resident, John T. Mitchell, will mark his 100th birthday at Huronview, Tuesday. It is the second birthday party held for a centenarian at the County Home In Clinton this year, and oddly enough, the two celeb- rants were school chums. Duncan Stewart, who marked his 100th birthday on January 14, used to sit in the same seat as Mr. Mitchell when they 4‘tended school together. The two gentlemen visit ofter at Huronview to recall the early days in the district, Mr. Mitchell was the son of Valentine Mitchell and Belmira Hewson, and as a child, lived on the second concession of Hay Township. Then the family bought a farm and moved to Tuckersmith Where Stanley, Mr. Mitchell's son, now reSides. About 14 years after Settling in Tuckersmith, Valen- tine Mitchell bought a farm in Usborne and John stayed on the home place, He mentions too of his first top buggy and black driver. He mar- ried Elizabeth Rice of Cromarty in 1891. They belonged to the Methodist Church in Chiselhurst while on the farm. In the winter of 1901 Mr. Mit- chell met with a very painful accident while sawing wood with a neighbour, the late Martin Mc- Taggart. A log fell on his foot almost severing it at the ankle. He speaks of the old cheese factory located about half a mile west of their place. It was built about 1870 by Andrew Malcolm and operated quite successfully for a number of years. it changed hands several times and at its peak produced 2500 lbs. of cheese per day. It was closed about 1900, He said it was a favorite place for the lads to gather in the evenings in the summer to play baseball and horse shoe. He remembers Rogerville Well, too, it being the site of the nearest store, post office, the blacksmith shops and the Presbyterian church. It wasn't until the railway was established that Hensall started to grow, Among the fond memories of Mr. Mitchell was his association with the Bell family on the London Road north of Rogerville and the good times he had ther e. The Bells Were a very musical fam- ily and were popular in those days when entertainment was Strictly home-made. Little damage in chimney fire Members Of the Exeter Fire Brigade Were called to extin- guish a fire at the home of Ezra Robinson, 95 Simcoe St., Friday morning at 10:00 am, The fire was confined to a chimney. Fire Chief Irwin Ford report- ed no damage was caused to the house, other than a small amount of smoke damage. Area ladies collect for He gives the late Dr. Ferguson of Hensall credit for saving his foot. This accident left him lame until the present time. In 1929 he bought a house in Hensall and he and his wife moved there when their son was mar- ried. They joined the United Church when coming to Hensall. They celebrated their sixty fourth wedding anniversary. HiS wife died in 1956 at the age of 85, Soon after that he sold his place in Hensall and stayed with his family until the spring of 1966 when he went to Huron- view, His health at present is fairly good but his eyesight and hear- ing are quite poor. His family includes three daughters (Olive) Mrs, Jarvis 11 orton; (Edna) Mrs. Melville Traquair, both of Hensall: (Ger- trude) Mrs. Carl Stoneman, Cromarty, and one son Stanley on the home farm, five grandsons and two granddaughters, thirteen grea t-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. handicapped Marching Mothers were out in Hensall, Exeter and other area communities. Monday, collecting for the March of Dirties. As can be seen above, the ladies returned with more than just dimes and the Exeter Legion Auxiliary anticipate their collection will amount to over $700 when final returns are tabulated. The Hensall Kinettes received $1114.65. Counting the mono; in Exeter are, from the left: Auxiliary President Mrs. Peg hunter-Duvar, Mrs. Bert Ostland, Mrs. Ivan Webber, Mrs. Doug Triebner and Mrs. Harvey Pfaff, who was chairman for the event. T-A photo Autos collide at icy corner Despite hazardous driving con- ditions in the past week, members Of the Exeter Police Department investigated only two crashes. Mayor J. H. Delbridge was involved in one of the incidents on Thursday at 1:15 pm. lie had been proceeding \vest on Huron St. and had stopped at the Main St. intersection when a car driven by Norm L. Martin. Huron St., slid into the rear of his truck. Damage to the Martin vehicle was listed at $350 by Cpl. Harry VatiBergen, while the Mayor's truck was damaged to an estim- ated amount of only $25. On Monday, Chief C. Ii. Mac- Kenzie investigated an accident on John St. east involving a car driven by Mrs. Verda Squire, Andrew St„ and a parked vehicle owned by Ken Shaw, Pryde Boul- evard. Mrs. Squire was backing out of the parking lot behind the A&II Market when she hit the Shaw vehicle parked on the north side of the street. Total damage was listed at Only $84, ti