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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1969-05-29, Page 1gg.TrAlov` IMM.MirVA . .. Ninety-fourth Year EXETER, ONTARIO, MAY 29, 1969 Price Per Copy 15 Cents GRADUATED SUNDAY ,„ TO ALTHOUSE ALWAYS SE YII SIGNALS OVA Lows limiting kids in home are necessary to ,survival "In the United States and Canada, government policies which would penalize people having more than two children seem necessary and should be considered," said Joseph L. Wooden, guest speaker at the AOTS breakfast meeting at Morrison Dam Sunday. "The Church must throw its support into the side of those who are trying to reduce rates of population growth," Mr, Wooden told the group. "We have long since met the Biblical injunction to be fruitful and multiply." "I'm not suggesting that settlement of existing pioneer fringes, better agricultural methods, livestock improvements, perhaps, synthetic foods, new foods — algae, seaweed, extracts from "It appears that we will have to ditch many of the values which we considered basic in our way of life," Mr. Wooden noted. "For example — landownership. In some areas of Canada and the US, private ownership of land must cease for the good of everyone." "The dollar must cease to be the determining factor," claimed the speaker. It may well be that the automobile has passed its stage of social usefulness and is now more of a negative, destructive force than a positive good," In answer to his own question, "Whose Woods Are These?", the topic of his speech, Mr. Wooden concluded, "They belong to all life, all humanity, born and unborn." Au b Tennant conducted devotions during the session. sewage, etc. — are not necessary or won't help. We must follow all of these to solve the problems of the next couple of decades," continued Mr. Wooden. He went on to quote Huxley: "If nothing is done to bring down the rate of population growth, the succeeding period will be one of disastrous miseries. We must give up the false belief that an increase in the number of human beings is necessarily desirable; and the despairing belief that increase is inevitable." The speaker outlined some of "mischief" mankind has done on earth through air pollution, water pollution and land pollution. He said overpopulation is the root cause of our present environmental problems, TO FURTHER STUDIES Elyse Lamport, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Nelson Lamport, RR 1 Crediton, graduated from the University of Waterloo, with a Bachelor of Arts in geography. She has been accepted by the University of Toronto for post graduate work in Library—Science. NEWLY ELECTED COUNCIL AT HURON PARK A 12-member Council was elected at Huron Park Monday to administer all recreation activities in the complex and act as a go-between with Stephen Township, the municipality in which the park is located. The new council is shown above. Back, left, Harold Sissons, Tom Duffy, Pat Brabazon, Michael Soldan, D'Arcy McCart and Bob Johnston. Front, Ron Carpenter, John McBride, Mrs. Joyce Baptie, Rev. Ellyatt and Bob Burr. Missing is Dave Roger, T-A photo Full council elected to govern Huron Park 6 Many problems for area farmers Cool, wet weather hinders growth The heavy frost of Sunday night apparently did some damage to flowers and garden plants but not to most farm crops. According to a crop report from the Department of Agriculture in Clinton, the whole cropping system in Huron is very late due to the cool and wet weather. Hay and pasture is making slow progress. Most of the spring grains have been planted but are very slow in germinating and growing. Only a small percentage of corn has been planted and some farmers are exchanging their intended seed corn for an earlier maturing variety. in one group making the rounds. The nominations were carried out in similar fashion with names of candidates being picked up from house-to-house. The first meeting of the newly elected council will be held tonight, Thursday at the Huron Park Curling club at eight o'clock. The most important item of business for the first get-together will be the choosing of a chairman for the board. Following are the successful councillors: WARD 1 — D'Arcy McCart and Rev. Douglas Ellyatt. WARD 2 Pat Brabazon and Ron Carpenter. WARD 3 — Tom Duffy and Bob Burr. WARD 4 — Mrs. Joyce Baptie and Michael Soldan. WARD 5 — Bob Johnston and Harold Sissons. WARD 6 — John McBride and Dave Roger. The teenage representatives are Debbie Lenz and Gerald Boucher. The temporary council that was formed a few weeks ago under the chairmanship of Frank Capstick to organize the election is sponsoring a Victory Dance at J. A. D. McCurdy School auditorium, Friday night when all residents of the community will have an opportunity to meet the new council members. More than 90 percent of the eligible voters at Huron Park cast their ballots in Monday's municipal election at the residential area operated by the Ontario Development Corporation. Two councillors were elected in each of six wards and two teenage advisors were added by the young people of the area. To say they went to the polls Monday is not quite true as in most cases the ballot boxes went to the electors. In a unique manner of voting, the residents that did not visit the polling booth at Smith's Barber Shop on Monday had the opportunity to cast their ballots at their own doorway as the boxes were carried around the park. In most cases, the ballot boxes Were carried by candidates themselves and in at least one instance, three men that were trying for a post on council were UWO GRAD Mary Ann, daughter of Warden and Mrs. James Hayter of Dashwood will receive her Bachelor of Arts degree today, May 29 at the Convocation of the University of Western Ontario, Huron College. She plans to attend Althouse College of Education this fall. June 24 date for GFO vote? Damage light in accidents Rabies strikes district farm Gary A. Eagleson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Eagleson, Exeter, graduated from the University of Guelph May 22, receiving his Honors Bachelor of Science degree. He is presently employed with the Ontario Water Resources, but plans to continue his studies at Althouse College, London, this fall. ENGINEERING GRAD David Keith Buchanan, will graduate with a B.Sc. in electrical engineering Friday at the Spring Convocation at the University of Waterloo and has accepted a position with IBM in Toronto. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Buchanan, Hensall. Susan Goman graduated Sunday from Waterloo Lutheran University where a degree of Bachelor of Arts was conferred on her. She plans to take the primary specialist course at Toronto Teachers' College this fall and then to teach kindergarten. Susan, 20, is the daughter of G. John Goman, a former elementary school inspector who resided in Exeter, now Superintendent of Program for the County of Welland, and Mrs. Goman, Welland. GRADUATE NURSE Miss Lois Elaine Simmons, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Simmons, Hensall, graduated Friday from Victoria Hospital School of Nursing, London. Miss Simmons is a graduate of South Huron District High School. A very serious outbreak of rabies was discovered on a Hay Township farm late last week. The dread disease struck the farm of Gerben Wynja, located on Lot 6, North Boundary Concession of Hay Township, about two miles west of Kippen. Mr. Wynja said Wednesday morning that four cattle had already died and a fifth would be destroyed later in the day. Of the affected animals, all grade Holsteins, four were three-year-old heifers and the other was a milking cow. When the first signs of trouble were noticed Thursday, Exeter veterinarian Dr. Dick Roelofson was called and Friday Dr. Thompson of the Canada Health Department at Seaforth took samples of the affected animals. Reports that were received back Monday definitely showed the presence of rabies. Mr. Wynja said he has no idea how the cattle became infected although the smell of skunks was prevalent in the area. The Hay Township farmer began his daily rabies vaccine shots on Monday and will be completing the 14-day vaccine program with two additional booster shots. When asked if the disease could spread to other animals on his farm Mr. Wynja said, "I'm afraid to go and look at the rest of my herd of 50." While an official decision was still not made late Wednesday afternoon it is expected June 24 will be the date selected for the vote to determine if Ontario farmers want a General Farm Organization. Corinne Hughson, publicity director of the GFO campaign committee told the T-A just before press time Wednesday that the farm group bill was before the Ontario Legislature at the time and an announcement was expected shortly. The campaign committee headed by Malcolm Davidson of Brucefield has been pressing for a June 24 election and Agriculture and Food Minister W. A. Ste wart has acted favourably toward this. The minimum amount of 15,000 petitions necessary to call an election has been exceeded. The publicity director said they were still pouring in. Lions plan giant walk WEATHER PROBLEMS Kin officials are selected Other farmers in Huron County are also having some problems. A combination of heavy rains and frost has delayed seeding for many farmers and hampered growth where seeding has been completed. New officers set for Lions At the latest meeting of the Exeter Lions Club an installation ceremony saw Peter Raymond and Harold Patterson welcomed as members of the club. Lion Clarence Mitchell, in reporting results of the recent paper drive, expressed appreciation for the support of the citizens to this project, and informed the club that net proceeds will amount to approximately $40.00. The nominating committee presented the slate of officers for the coming year, as follows: President, Murray Moore; 1st vice-president, Clarence McDowell; 2nd vice-president, George Rether; 3rd vice-president, Jack Smith; secretary, Ray Murley; treasurer, Harold Gunn; Lion Tamer, Clarence Mitchell; Tail Twister, Ross Dobson; one year directors, Norm Walper, George Busche; two year directors, Bob Baynham, Ivan Hill. The club presented a cheque for $131.50 to the Easter Seal committee sending that campaign over the top of the $1,900.00 objective. The committee expressed appreciation to all who contributed to the appeal, and felt satisfaction in bringing the campaign to a successful completion. At a recent meeting the Exeter Kinsmen club selected their officers for the 1969-70 term. Walter Peitsch was named president succeeding Dave Cross. George Pratt and Doug Dowson were elected as vice-presidents. The secretary is Gernot Dauber while Bob Callingham will handle the secretarial duties. Lloyd Moore will be the new registrar while Bob Coleman, Cal Wein and Ed Hearn will form the board of directors. Ed Hearn will also head the bulletin editing staff that also includes Dauber, Cross and Peter Cluff. GRADUATE ENGINEER Larry E. Ratz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Rats, RR 3 Dashwood, graduated from the University of Guelph during Convocation at War Memorial Hall, Friday. He received the degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering and has accepted the position of Engineer (Mechanical) with George White and Sons Limited, London. Damage higher in town crashes Damage was high in two accidents investigated by the Exeter town police over the past week. Early Sunday morning a motor vehicle driven by Donald Cole, Cromarty struck a PUC hydro pole on Walper Street in the north end of town causing $1,200 damage to vehicle and pole. Monday evening vehicles driven by Russell Snell, 93 Sanders Street and Bonita Robinson, Dashwood collided at the corner of Sanders and Andrew Streets. Total damage was estimated at $400 by Constable George Robertson. GRADUATE RNA Miss Wendy Doerr, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Doerr, Exeter, graduated Friday from the Wingham and District Hospital Training Centre, having successfully completed the course for nursing assistants. Miss Doerr is a graduate of the Exeter Public School and South Huron District High School. The Exeter Lions club are sponsoring a Walkathon to raise funds to landscape and equip their section of the park at the river in addition to their regular welfare work. The walk is planned for Saturday, June 7 at one o'clock in the afternoon and will begin at the Town Hall. The walkers will head south on Highway 4, swing around by Huron Park, back to No. 4 and back to Lions Park, which is at the north-east corner of Riverview Park. Hot dogs and soft drinks will be ready for the walkers when they complete their walk of about 12 miles. Lion officials hope to have a rousing send-off at the starting point with some distinguished walkers and possibly a mystery entry. It is hoped rather than sell tickets to raise money, a lot of people will donate their time (and their feet) to raise funds for these worthwhile projects. Entry forms are available from any Lion. In case of rain the walk will be postponed to the following Saturday. There were only four accidents investigated by the Exeter OPP detachment this week, and in three of those property damage amounted to less than $100. The first crash occurred on Friday when a car operated by Charles W. McQuillin, Zurich, collided with a car operated by Robert W. Middleton, Exeter, at the intersection of Highways 4 and 84 in Hensall. Constable W. G. Glassford listed damage at $30. The other three accidents happened on Saturday, the first at 1:45 a.m. at Centralia. A parked car owned by Thomas W. White, RR 1 Crediton was struck by an unknown vehicle which failed to remain at the scene. Damage of $60 was estimated by Constable F. L. Giffin. At 10:20 p.m., Constable E. C. Wilcox investigated an accident on Highway 83 east of Highway 21 when a car operated by James D. Keller, Kitchener, went off the road and ran into a farm fence. Damage was listed at $300. The other accident took place at 1:30 a.m. when a car operated by Ross F. Elliott, Exeter, collided with one operated by Elizabeth Chalmers, Exeter, on Highway 83. Damage was set at only $30 by Constable Giffin. During the past week, the local detachment officers laid 28 charges under the Highway Traffic Act and issued warnings to another 24 drivers. There were three charges made under the Liquor Control Act. Warn drivers WATERLOO GRAD Vincent J. Ryan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Ryan, RR 3 Ailsa Craig, graduates from University of Waterloo, May 30 with a BA in History and Economics. Mr. Ryan is a SHDHS graduate. of stop signs Safety club is organized SCIENCE DEGREE Steven E. Elder, son of Mr, and Mrs. Kenneth Elder, RR 2 Hensall, received his Baehelor of Science with u Honors in Mechanical Engineering Saturday, at Queen's University Convocation, Kingston, He has accepted a position with Massey —Pe rg us on, Toronto. Steven is a former South Huron District High School student. TO TEACH Anna Marie Dietrich, who graduated with honors this year from London Teachers' College has accepted a position with the Middlesex County Separate School 13oard, She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Ben Dietrich, RR 1 Centralia. Stephen clerk is elected president Wilmar D. Wein, clerk-treasurer of the township of Stephen was elected president of the Huron County Municipal Officers Association at the annual meeting held at the Clinton Legion Hail, Thursday. Wein succeeds Mel Graham of Brucefield, clerk-treasurer of Stanley Township. Vice-presidents elected were Bill King, Brussels and Elgin Thompson," Reeve of Ttickersrnill Township. Huron County Clerk-treasurer John G. Berry is the secretary of the group and Sherman Blake of Goderich handles the treasurer duties. Executive officers elected were Ivan Haskins, Howick Township for one year; Wayne Horner of Hay Township for two years' and A. D. Smith, Bluevale for a three year term. Municipal drains and how to co-ordinate their construction was the main topic of discussion at the afternoon session. The panel included chairman James Britnell, Huron County Engineer, Wilmer D. Wein, Stephen, representing clerk-treasurers, Exeter lawyer Elmer D. Bell covering the legal aspect of drains and drainage engineers Herb Todgham of Chatham and Doug Gamsby of -- Please turn to Page 3 The local Crusader Bicycle club was organized at the Exeter Public School, Thursday by members of the Exeter Kinsmen club with the co-operation of Corporal Harry Van Bergen of the Exeter Police Department. More than 140 boys and girls from the Exeter and. Usborne public schools and Precious Blood Separate school received the first instruction on bicycle safety. The classes continue tonight, Thursday and June 5 at 7 p.m. at the Exeter Public School, A bicycle rodeo will be held at the Exeter arena, Saturday morning, June 7 when winners will be chosen to advance to district championships two weeks later. A similar class is being conducted in Hensall by the Exeter OPP detachment and the Hensall Kinsmen club. Exeter Police Chief Ted Day has issued a warning to area drivers that a close watch will be put on the stop signs at intersections along the detour routes in town. Day said early this week, "We have had several accidents at detour intersections and these are mostly due to people failing to stop for the signs. These signs are put there for a purpose, so let's obey them and prevent an accident. At the same time, the chief asked that youngsters that ride bicycles in town be a little more careful of their riding habits. Many cyclists are failing to stop for signs, are riding on the sidewalks and also riding on the wrong side of the street. Warnings will be issued to any bicycle riding irregularities and if the same youngsters are noticed continuing their bad habits after several warnings they will be charged. A total of 275 bicycle licences have been sold and the supply is exhausted but additional permits will be ready for sale by Monday at the pace station. CRUSADER CYCLISTS GET FIRST LESSON — Students of the Exeter and Osborne public schools and Precious Blood Separate School in Exeter received their first lessons from Crusader Bicycle club instructors, Thursday night. Above, Ron Schroeder, Susan Thompson and Dineen Ward are being briefed on road signs by Corporal Harry Van Bergen of the Exeter Police Department and Gernot Dauber of the local Kinsmen club, The safety project is sponsored by the Kin club with the co-operation of the police department. TWA photo