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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1969-02-20, Page 3— Continued from front page CUSS, sound proofed and with its own entrance and parking facilities, Elliott also showed how the facilities could be adequate to meet the needs of the board of education. In fact, • offices sketched were considerably larger in the CUSS drawings than in the assessment building plans. "I thought our prime concern here was to provide the best possible education for the students in this county for the • least amount of tax dollars," argued Elliott. "If economics is a factor we cannot overlook this possibility in a building we now own," He complained it should not be the board of education's concern whether or riot regional • government becomes reality. "Our business is education," stated Elliott. "If this board must wrestle with the problems of regional government then I may be forced to resign." Elliott said in his opinion it was important to have the board room situated within the board of education offices. This would be possible in the CHSS location. He said costs of renovations would "not amount to more than one year's rent." Elliott presented other figures to show that Clinton was the more central location for economic functioning of the board. All but one board member agreed to defer the decision on the office location until estimates could be had regarding • costs to renovate the CUSS site. Dan Murphy, Goderich, voted against the study because "it is intolerable" to house the board of education in any school in the county. Director Cochrane was asked to speak concerning his feelings • about locating in a school. "If I were the principal I would not he happy to have the director of education so near by," stated Cochrane. He also admitted that economic factors may add weight to the argument for the CHSS site. a SECOND WOLF SHOT IN DISTRICT A group of Dashwood area hunters went on a wolf hunting expedition Saturday afternoon and tlie‘;,, did not come home empty-handed. 1 he hunters shown above co-operated in landing this good sized Wulf. l hey are, hack, left, Glenn Rader, Bill Weigand, I)on Weigand, Ebert Weigand, Wilmer Desjaidine Jilt! John Wdlert. front, Don Manley. Ron Desjardine and Robert Miller. T-A photo. Concern works miracles FARMERS TAX SERVICE Box 35 Lucan Phone 227-4851 9 a.m. — 9p.m. ss- • We're Restocking the Store with SPRING FASHIONS . . INCLUDING HATS! fter several years of managing Irwin's Ladies Wear, we are taking over its ownership and look forward to your continued patronage. We will continue to provide We latest in fashion for area ladies and are pleased to announce you will now find dresses in half Si7CS in our racks. These range from 14 Na to ”fiR. All Stock is completely new and you're invited to drop in and browse- around. EDITH BOYLE Boyle's Ladies' Wear MAIN ST. EXETEri salaries of about $109,000 for one year, Other staff recommended by the director includes a secretary for the director; a secretary for the superintendents; a secretary for the business administrator; an office manager; two accounting clerks; a purchasing agent; a payroll supervisor; four clerk-typists; and a maintenance man, "I think we are overstaffed," said Garnet Hicks, Exeter. "We have more faces than spaces." "We're not overstaffed yet," retorted Elliott. "We haven't hired that many yet." "There are recommendations here for 17 persons," answered Hicks. "We don't have to hire them," Elliott stated, Elementary school board committee members throughout the county will be phased out by March 31 but the board of education will entertain the submissions of any boards which feel they have just cause to Guest caller for square dancers Ernie Dempster, a man responsible for the introduction of square dancing in this area, was guest caller for the Exeter Promenaders Saturday night. The dance, held at South Huron District High School, was well attended by dancers from Exeter, Clinton, London, St. Marys, Seaforth and Parkhill. Calling to a floor of 14 squares, Ernie presented a lively evening of dancing, including a few novelty squares. Ernie and his wife, Lucille renewed old acquaintances during the evening. When they were stationed at RCAF Centralia during the 50's, they were introduced to square dancing by chance and decided this was the activity they wanted. With a few other couples at the base they began dancing in their basement. Later they organized a group, which became the Pairs and Squares. Several couples in the Exeter Promenaders were in this original group. Ernie, Lucille and the club were instrumental in giving Station Clinton an introduction to square dancing, and a group was subsequently organized there. In 1960 the Dempsters were transferred to Trenton, Ontario. Ernie calls for square dance clubs in Trenton and in Picton, Ontario. At present he is active in organizing a Canadian Square and Round Dance Federation. The beginners danced with the Promenaders on February 12 in a special Valentine event. children, Dorothy, Kevin, Carol and Perry. There were no injuries. MANAGEMENT MEETING 'I'he Board of Management for St. James congregation met last Wednesday to discuss a renewal program and Lenten services. Greenway ladies elect The January meeting of the United Church Women was held at the home of Mrs. Harold Pollock with Mrs. Russell Brown in charge of the worship service. As she is the citizenship and social action secretary, she based her meeting on that subject. Rev. Morrow was in charge of the installation of officers for 1969, They are President, Mrs. C. Woodburn; vice-president, Mrs. Ross Brown; recording secretary, Mrs. Elton Curls; assistant, Mrs. John Steeper; corresponding secretary, Mrs. J. W. Horner; treasurer, Mrs. H. Brophey, Community, friendship and visitation, west, Mrs, T. Isaac; south, Mrs. Jan Lagerwerf; north, Mrs, Harold Pollock, east, Mrs. Jacob Lagerwerf; citizenship and social action, Mrs. Russell Brown. Stewardship and recruiting, Mrs. Paul Eagleson; cards, Miss Evelyn Curts; program committee, Mrs. Paul. Eagleson and Mrs. Ross Brown; supply, Mrs. Ken Rock and group leaders, Group leaders, north, Mrs. Harold McDonald; south, Mrs. Keith Young; east, Mrs. F. Bullock and Mrs. H. Adair; west, Mrs. E. Woodburn; pianist, Miss Evelyn Curts, Mrs. John Steeper. Representative to Stewards, Mrs. L. Curts; representative to Christian education, Mrs. G. Dixon and Mrs. J, Eagleson Jr.; representative to official board, Mrs. C. Woodburn. Auditors, ,Mrs. C. Smithers and Mrs, Jim Eagleson Jr.; pack sick boxes, Mrs. Harold McDonald and Mrs, N. Romphf; kitchen committee, Mrs. Jan Lagerwerf, Mrs. F. Bullock. Order funeral flowers, Mrs, B. Curts; finance convener, Mrs. L. function for some extra time. It is expected that secondary school board committee members will be phased out about one month later. Open House a success Attendance at the second annual Open House at Centralia College of Agricultural Technology held Tuesday evening and all-day Wednesday was beyond expectations. More than 450 area residents jammed into Huron Hall, Tuesday night to watch the official opening ceremonies and the first of three fashion show presentations. Later in the evening, close to 600 persons had a close look at the many agriculture and home economic displays presented by the staff and students. Doug Jamieson, a staff member at the College and a member of the Open House Committee told the T-A shortly after the final fashion show begun at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, "They are still pouring in for the final fashion show and it is the highlight of our two-day program." Jamieson went on to say that more than 200 visitors were accommodated for lunch on Tuesday. Warns about home repair Exeter Police Chief Ted Day has issued a warning to all area residents "to be wary" of transient building repair men. In his message, especially aimed at elderly citizens, the chief says, "If you need a repair man, call someone from the area that you know. We have many good tradesmen in the district, that will do a good job for you at a reasonable price." Only recently, a local resident was charged an excessive amount by an out-of-town repair firm for a small roofing job. Exeter court — Continued from front page Speeding tickets were paid by William R. Charters, Kippen, for travelling 40 miles an hour in a 30 mph zone and by Robert S. Anthes, London, for driving at 70 mph in a 60 mph zone. Each driver paid $10 and costs. The only liquor charge heard in Friday's court was against Brian D. McArthur, Crediton, who had liquor in his possession although he is under the legal age of 21 years. McArthur entered a guilty plea after beer was found in his car. His fine was $50 and costs. Commissioners get pay boosts Mayor Jack Delbridge, who recently had cause to question council's rate of pay increases for public officials, came in for some questions himself, Monday. After returning from a holiday earlier this year, the Mayor learned that council had approved pay increases of 33 percent for themselves, but his pay boost amounted to only 27 percent. However, at Monday's meeting the PUC commissioners asked council to approve $100 pay increases for each of the three commissioners. Mayor Delbridge is one of them and it was noted that he had seconded the motion asking council to okay the increase. "That's a 50 percent increase!" exclaimed Councillor Ross Dobson, who led the discussion against the pay increases before members finally relented and granted them. The PUC members pointed out that their work is requiring more meetings and more time. The increase brings their annual salary to $300. Curls; literature secretary, Mrs. G. Dixon; press secretary, Mrs. J. W. Horner. At the February meeting, the Worship service was taken by Mrs. Ken Rock and Mrs. J. W. Horner followed by a film from the London Rescue Mission showing some of the work in which they participate. They Serve 450 bowls porridge, 45 gallons milk, 3000 cups coffee, 84 gallons soup, 212 lbs. meat, 150 loaves bread, 250 lbs. vegetables, 200 dozen donuts and 50 cans fruit., in one week, On an average they serve 100 free meals a day. The proposed budget for the year was read by Mrs. L. Curls, and it was decided to have a strawberry and ham supper, bazaar and tea, bake sale, plant sale, thankoffering in place of turkey supper and an Easter thankoffering, An eXehange of Valentines took place and an early photo of each member proved interesting. — Continued from front page a Power (God) greater than himself who could pick him up and help him. When A.A. was originated, a question arose as to whether it would be necessary to define God, and it was finally decided that it would be left that God would be referred to as each member understood Him. He went on to report that many men have changed their lives completely through this Power and to try and tell them that God was dead was ridiculous. "We die when we cease to communicate with God," Judge Groom stated. MUST COMMUNICA'T'E When being introduced by Robert Southcott, Judge Groom was described as a man who never went to bed until his sons had come home at night. Judge Groom explained this practice as part of his desire to communicate with his family members and always being available to be talked to — whether the family members had anything to discuss or not. He said that in this day of permissiveness, the generation gap and tensions of all kinds, one of the problems was the fact people were not willing to listen. 'So often we're not prepared By MRS. WILLIAM ROHDE Miss Patricia Miner of Sarnia spent the weekend with her parents, Rev. Stewart and Mrs. Miner. Miss Sharon Passmore of London Teachers' College spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Lorne Passmore. Miss Joyce Mayer of London spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Mayer. Mr. & Mrs. Victor Jeffery and Bill of Exeter were Saturday evening guests with Mr. & Mrs. Barry Jeffery. Mr. & Mrs. Harry Dougall and family of Hensall, Mr. & Mrs, Elmer Powe and family of Centralia were Saturday evening guests and Mr. & Mrs. Warren Brock of Exeter were Sunday guests with Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Miller. Mr. & Mrs. William Elford, Ronald and Doris, Mr. & Mrs. Donald Bray, Robert, Janet and Ruth were Friday evening guests with Mr, & Mrs. Lorne Elford of Elimville. Mrs. Edna Passmore of Exeter, Mrs. Myrtle Passmore arrived home Sunday after having spent the past two weeks in Florida. Mr. & Mrs. Chas. Irwin of Sweaburg were Saturday evening guests with Rev. Stewart & Mrs. Miner. COMMUNITY NIGHT Community night was held Thursday evening in Farquhar Hall with five tables of euchre Prizes were won by ladies high, Vera Douglas; ladies low, Dale Passmore (he played as a lady); men's high, William Ferguson; men's low, Reg Hodgert. Lunch was served by the committee in charge; Mr. & Mr,. Mac Hodgert and Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Rowe. HAPPY DOUBLES CLUB Saturday evening 16 members of the Happy Doubles Club met at the Exeter Bowling Lanes to bowl, Prizes were given to Mrs. Floyd Stewart, ladies high; Donald Bray, men's high; Rev, Stewart Miner, hidden score. Newspaper wins editorial award 'I'he Exeter Times-Advocate has again been awarded a prim In the annual competition among members of the Ontario Weekly Newspaper Association. '1'110 newspaper placed second in the contest for best editorial page. This is a general competition open to all newspapers in Ontario. to listen, although none of us has all the answers in any particular area." lI e concluded that brotherhood was only fostered when in fact people were prepared to sit down to see if they could listen to each other, and determine why each has been put on this earth. Judge Groom was thanked by Dr. 1)on Ecker, and AOTS president Norm Walper, MARK '4,ARREN DAVIDSON Pm ate funeral service was held 'I upsday for Mark Warren Davidson, five-week-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Davidson, Exeter. The infant was rushed to South Huron Hospital Monday morning and was pronounced dead at the hospital, An autopsy was performed at Stratford General I lospital. Besides his parents, he is survived by grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Woody Davidson and Mrs. Erma Lowery, all of Exeter; great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Babcock, Glencoe; Mr. and Mrs. Warren Davidson, Melbourne. The funeral was conducted from the R. C. Dinney Funeral Home by Rev. A. J. Mowatt, Clinton. Interment was in Exeter Cemetery. WILLIAM J. BECK William J. Beck, 85, Belle Air, Florida, passed away Saturday at a Clearwater Nursing Home. Born in Yonkers, New York, he moved to Belle Air in 1949. He is a retired owner and operator of the Automatic Scale Company, New York City, NY. He was a mechanical engineer and a designer of weighing and packing equipment. A Presbyterian, Mr. Beck was a 50 year member of Cane Lodge 55 F and AM, Newark, New Jersey, and the Terrace City Chapter 177 Royal Arch Masons, Yonkers, NY. Survivors include his wife, Margaret H. Wilson Beck, Belle Air; Mrs. Margaret Beck Maddux, Venice, Florida; two grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Sadie Beck Meyer, Yonkers, NY. Funeral service and burial will follow in the spring at the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Tarrytown, NY. EDGAR R. MILLS Edgar R. Mills, Woodham, passed away in St. Marys Memorial Hospital Friday. Ile was 81 years old. Funeral service was Monday from the Lindsay Funeral Home, St. Marys. Interment will he in Kirkton Union Cemetery at a later date. His wife, Ella Mitchell and one son, Reginald, predeceased h itn, Survivors include two sons. Ross of Toronto and Jim of Detroit; one daughter, Mrs. Ralph (Dorothy) Bull, Port Credit; and sisters Blanche and Rhea, Woodham, and Mrs. Harold (Carrie) Thomson, Parkhill. GEORGE BAYLEY George A. Bayley, 80. MI MI Township, passed away Sat u rciat in Clinton Public Hospital. Funeral was Tuesday from the Other speakers included Exeter Mayor Jack Delbridge, Huron Warden Jim Hay ter, Legion president Bob Sanders, Lions president John Grose and Kinsmen representative Doug Dowson. Carf Cann chaired the devotional period which was conducted by Mery Cudmore and included a piano and violin duet by Mrs. Jack Coates and Rev. Robert V. Wilson, Ball Funeral Home, Clinton. Interment was in Clinton Cemetery. Among the survivors is a daughter, Mrs. Evan (Edna) Sims, Exeter. CHARLES BASSETT Charles Bassett, 76, Hay Township, passed away 'Thursday in Westminster Hospital, London. He is survived by his wife, the former Margaret Jones; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Tony (Ruth) Mattucci, Hay Township, two stepsons, Clifford Waller, armed forces in Germany and Gerald Waller, CFB Meaford. A Legion service was held at the Dinney Funeral Home, Exeter, Friday night. Funeral service was Saturday with Legion Padre Rev. George Anderson DFC of Trivitt Memorial Church officiating. Pallbearers were Legion members Ted Pooley, Bob Sanders, Cliff Brintnell, Bob Simpson, Stan Obre and Cal Cutting. Interment was at Exeter Cemetery. JOHN STANLEY WHITING Funeral service for John Stanley Whiting, 46, Exeter, was held Friday from the Dinney Funeral Home. Rev. Harold Snell, London, officiated. Interment was at Exeter Cemetery. Pallbearers were Doug Parsons, Bill Ford, John McAllister, Glen Fisher, Larry Black and Floyd Patton. Flowerbearers were Garnet Shipman, Ross Coates, Elwyn Kerslake and Bob Turnbull. An Oddfellows service was held Wednesday evening. Mr. Whiting, was a past noble grand of the Oddfellows. He passed away suddenly at his home last Wednesday morning. MRS, ALEXANDER SWEET Mrs. Alexander Sweet, 71, Exeter, passed away Wednesday at Huronview, Clinton. The former Muriel Riddell, her husband predeceased her. Survivors include a daughter, Miss Helen Sweet, Toronto; a son, Douglas, Exeter; two sisters, Mrs. C. V. (Elma) Pickard, Exeter, and Mrs. W. H. (Jeanne) Waddell, Guelph; and a brother, William Riddell, Ottawa. Funeral service was Saturday from the Dinney Funeral Home with a nephew, Rev. Ray McColl officiating. Temporary entombment was in the mausoleum at Exeter Cemetery with interment later in Frobisher, Saskatchewan. Pallbearers were Bob Chaffy, Ted Chaffes Herman Irwin, G'erne Puls, Harvey Cowen and George Dobbs. Jim Glasgow was a flowerhearer, Two persons sustained injuries in accidents investigated by the Exeter OPP detachment officers this week. At 12:50 a.m., Sunday, Ivan. Webber, RR 1 Hay, suffered facial cuts when the car in which Council renews garbage contract Exeter council agreed Monday night to extend for one year the garbage contract with Gordon MacDonald, and discussion indicated some members have changed their mind about contracting this service. Mayor Jack Delbridge admitted to MacDonald that he had opposed the move a year ago when council had decided to get out of the business themselves, but he congratulated MacDonald on the service he has provided. "I don't think there have been any complaints," he said. MacDonald indicated everything was satisfactory to him and that during the year his firm had not missed a regular pickup. He was granted a $30 per month increase in the price to meet higher wages and said he would collect directly for service provided out-of-town residents. In the past, council has billed these people and paid the garbage collector. The firm presently receives $720 per month for the service, and out of this pays the salary of a town employee who works on the garbage pickup for two and a half days each week. Street work — Continued from front page Construction Ltd. had permits approved for a house on Carling St. and one on Huron St. East, while Walter McBride received permission to erect a new home on Sanders St. West, Gregus also received approval to make renovations at the Exeter Nursing Home on Sanders St. In other business, council: Learned the contractors on the Main St. reconstruction planned to keep the road open to traffic where side streets are not able to carry heavy traffic. Work is expected to start again in March. Decided to take up with the consulting engineer the problem of the new sidewalks cracking and heaving on Main St. Accepted the recommend- ation of Police Chief Ted Day that Craig Davidson be accepted on the Auxiliary Police to replace Larry Smith, who resigned recently. GB council — Continued from front page asked to elect their fire chief, deputy-chief and two captains by secret ballot. In previous years they were appointed by council. No replies were received on the call for tenders on painting the fire-radio tower at the Grand Bend fire hall and Clerk Murray A. Des Jardins was instructed to place an ad in the London Free Press as local tradesmen were apparently not interested. A by-law authorizing the Reeve and Clerk to sign the necessary agreements in connection with previously approved extensions at three locations to the water supply system at a total cost of $22,700. Ontario Municipal Board approval has been received on this additional project. Clerk Des Jardins was instructed to call for applications for the position of plumbing and building inspector for the village. The main duties of the new man would be to supervise connections to the water system. he was riding crashed into a parked car in Hensall. Webber's wife was driving the car which crashed into the parked car owned by Milton Patrick Boyle, Toronto. It was parked on the north side of the main street and Mrs, Webber was westbound. Damage in the crash was listed at $1,100 by OPP Constable J, A. Wright, He also investigated an accident Friday at 10:15 p.m, in which Richard Turkheim, Zurich, suffered whiplash and a cut on the back of the head. Turkheim was a passenger in a car driven by Clifford D. Gingerich, RR 3 Zurich, which was struck from the rear by a vehicle operated by Louis L. Zirk, RR 3 Zurich, The crash occurred on Highway 84 in Zurich and damage was estimated at $1,000, At 1:40 p.m. the same day, a car operated by Bernice A. Eckel, Zurich, collided with a car operated by Robert Westlake, also of Zurich, on No. 2 County Road in the village. Constable W. G. Glassford listed damage at $450. The other accident of the week took place Wednesday at 8:50 p.m. when a car operated by Larry D. Brintnell, Centralia, stalled on Highway 4 at the junction of No. 21 county road and was struck by a truck operated by John R. Hodgins, Exeter. Constable Wright estimated damage in the crash at $850.00. During the week the officers issued warnings to 35 drivers and charged another 10 under the Highway Traffic Act. Four charges were laid under the Criminal Code. Centralia Farmers Supply Ltd. Grain • Feed • Cement Building Supplies Coal 228-6638 Take Notice of MEETING to be held in Gran ton Foresters' Hall Tuesday, Feb. 25 8:30 p.m. Purpose: To discuss fertilizer prices negotiated by Union purchasing committee. Information available pertaining to supply outlets. Sponsored by local 174, Ontario Farmers Union. Consider Clinton school for board office location Times -Advocate, February 20, 1469 Pogo 3 Two persons hurt in area accidents • HIRE MORE STAFF During the course of the evening, two assistant superintendents were hired by the board with duties to commence in August. They are F. E. Madill, presently principal for F. E. Madill High School, Wingham, and W. Harold Knisley, Prescott. Their salaries were approved at $21,000 each. The board learned the director of education recommended a staff of 17 persons. Only five persons have been hired to date at total By MRS. J. H. PATON CLANDEBOYE loyd A. Lynn passed away in St. Joseph's Hospital, ▪ February 12 at the age of 72 years. His wife, the former Gladys Ritchie predeceased him in 1959. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Harry (Clarise) Hern, Granton; Mrs. Ron (Pauline) Haynes, London; Mrs. Don (Dorothy) Lankin, Lucan; Mrs. Gary (June) Heywood, Exeter; two sons, Gerald and Ralph, both of Clandeboye; one brother, Harold, Clandeboye; two sisters, Mrs. Olga Wilson, Lucan, and Mrs. Gertrude Williams, Clandeboye; and 17 grandchildren. He was predeceased by one daughter, Noreen in 1968. The deceased was the son of Charles F. Lynn and Julia Isabella Grainger. He was a lifelong resident of McGillivray Township and a member of the • Clandeboye United Church where he served as an elder. Funeral service was from the ,Murdy Funeral Home, Lucan, Saturday -with Rev. W. C. 'Punting officiating. Interment was in the mausoleum at St. James Cemetery. Pallbearers were Roy Cunningham, Jim Cunningham, Beverly Cunningham, Otto Darling, Charles Coughlin and Wilmer Scott. CLANDEBOYE 4-H Thirteen girls are enrolled in • the Clandeboye 4-H homemakers club under leaders Mrs. R. B. Worthington and Mrs. Lorne Mohr, Lucan, They are Susan Hill, Joan Lewis, Helen Lewis, Nancy Hardy, Carolyn Hardy, Susan Hardy, Hazel Simpson, Pat Hodgins, Margo Rollings, Sherri Keech, Joan Donaldson, Brenda Lee and Christine Dixon, They made surprise cassertile, tossed salad and ginger snaps for lunch, FIRE • Lucan fire brigade was called Monday morning to a fire at the home of George Cunningham, Clandeboye. Mrs. Cunningham discovered the blaze which had broken out in the upstairs. Firemen had to chop holes in the roof in order • to quench the flames. The Cunningham have four Clandeboye man dies fire damages house ANGELO' S Homemade Pizza OPEN FRI. & SAT. — 5:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. SUN. — 3:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. 41 MAIN ST. GRAND BEND PHONE 238-2161