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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1969-07-24, Page 3NEW STREET SIGNS GOING UP - Work is continuing this week on installing new yellow and black street signs at each intersection in town. In the picture above, taken earlier in the week, town foreman Gerald Cornish is putting the final touches on the sign at the corner of William and Victoria while sign maker Don Webster and works superintendent Jim Paisley look on. T-A photo BIG WIND FROM DASHWOOD Michael Steinman took his part in the relay at the Lutheran Sunday School picnic very seriously. Top, he blows up his balloon encouraged by Mrs. Howard Whirs and Bob 1-layter; centre, he shuts his eyes and sits down sharply on the balloon; bottom, he rises triumphant off the remains of his balloon, satisfied he has done his job well. T-A photo IOS of CANADA Is Proud to Announce the Appointment of RICHARD BRESLIN As Area Manager for HURON & MIDDLESEX At Present 10S, The World's Largest Financial Planning Organization, Specializing in Mutual Funds, Distributes In Canada The Regent and IOS Venture Funds REGENT FUND — 1961 to 1968 — 223% Growth For further information please contact Mr. Richard Breslin Phone Collect 433-6635 or 438.2441 Or Mail Coupon Below To Suite 902, 383 Richmond St. LONDON, ONTARIO 17" ".1 I Name I Address ‘m,m• molia* *Imp .J Occupation — Phone * *• ****- • ** WALKER PICNIC A Walker picnic was held in Riverview Park, Exeter, Sunday afternoon with 98 present. They were descendants of William and Margaret Walker, Stephen Township. Their daughter, Mrs. Catherine Ford, 96, Huronview, is the only surviving member of her generation. Mrs. Ford with her nephew, Tom Walker and Mrs. Walker, Edmonton, Alberta, and the Walker's daughter, Imogene of Toronto, were special guests to meet many relatives for the first time. Families present included the children and grandchildren of Mrs. Ada Walker, London; Mr. and Mrs. Morley Wilson (the former Mabel Walker), Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Dougall and Mrs. Ida Dinney, all of Exeter; Mrs. Chris Dinney, Dashwood; Fred Ford, Toronto; and Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Sims, Windsor. committee, said she was satisfied with the sidewalks in question, noting she hadn't seen too much wrong with them in the first place. Some councillors had previously suggested the dip in the sidewalks could create problems during the winter. — Continued from Front Page out the hard and fast rules that God has laid down." WHAT BENEFITS? Rev. Anderson saw the greatest benefit of the lunar landing as the "tremendous amount of scientific information" the space travellers would bring back with them. The rector would like to have made the trip with the astronauts. "I think it would be the 6 ultimate for the adventurous person," he said. Morley Sanders, Grand Bend, thought the most immediate result of the moon trip would he to either confirm or deny the theories held by scientists throughout the,years. A longtime member of the teaching staff at SHDHS, Mr. Sanders said he was particularly interested in what would happen when the two astronauts stepped out on the moon. He said he was amaze(' at the powdery substance on the moon surface ana lack of any kind of life. Mr. Sanders didn't foresee • any changes in the history course because of the landing. S S I • a is • • • • • S He said, "History isn't history until you've had .about 25 years. This is still current events," Rev, Groome of Mount Carmel said be was surprised by the precision of the entire mission. "In spite of the human element, there were no mistakes," he exclaimed. "You would have thought humans would make some mistakes." SOME RADIO Local flyer Larry Snider was most impressed by the communications between the moon and the earth during the space flight and lunar walk. "I wish I had a radio like it," observed Snider. He also mentioned the swiftness with which the pictures and sound were transmitted to earth. The clarity of the pictures from the moon was another area of interest for Snider. Will travel between earth and the moon be feasible some day for the average citizen? "I don't know," Snider replied. "At 250 degrees it doesn't seem too inviting but I don't know . ." Rev, Raymond Groome was. asked if the moon looked different to him now that man has landed there. "Now I see the moon as another place I can go," answered Rev, Groome rather thoughtfully. Chester Gaiser, Dashwood, was one of the fortunate few who was able to watch the entire show on a color television. "It was a wonderful thing," Mr, Gaiser said. "I watched it until quite late, Maybe they'll get to Mars some day or one of the other planets but I don't think they'll ever get to the sun. It is just too hot there." SKEPTIC But Art Beierling, Exeter, doesn't believe man will get to Mars. in fact, he doesn't believe man has been on the moon. He didn't watch the television coverage of the moon walk. "I haven't watched television for a long time," Mr. Beierling said. "They carry on a lot. But I don't think they got to the moon. The moon is too high for anybody to get there. I'd like to go with them and see." Refreshing discussions The warm weather of the past weeks prompted discussion on two "refreshing" matters at Exeter council's meeting, Monday. Deputy-Reeve Mery Cudmore suggested the water fountain removed from in front of the library during reconstruction of Main St. should be installed again, while Councillor Ross Dobson urged council to consider air conditioning or fans for the clerk's and police offices. Cudmore indicated the water fountain needed some repairs and there was also a question of whether the water line and drain had been moved during the Main St. work. Council approved a motion asking works superintendent Jim Paisley and PUC manager Hugh Davis to estimate the cost of relocating the fountain as close as possible to its previous site in front of the library. Dobson suggested some equipment was needed for the police and clerk's office to make the personnel more comfortable while working during the hot weather. He said an air conditioner should be considered for the town office where the personnel are inside all day, while a fan may suffice at the police station because the officers are not inside all the time. Dobson reported an air conditioner would probably cost about $225, while fans would be between $20 and $30. It was recommended that the property committee investigate and report at the next meeting, but Councillor Helen Jermyn noted that it was ridiculous to wait any longer because the equipment was needed now. Clerk Eric Carscadden was then authorized to purchase fans for the two offices and give them a trial period. Defends council — Continued from Front Page 14,000 square feet and required only 10,000 square feet according to her interpretation of the zoning bylaw. Mayor Jack Delbridge agreed that council had not been wrong in approving the permit on the basis of the footage, although he said they had acted improperly in approving the permit while it was being studied by the planning board. He noted the letter from the planning board also stated the rear yard was only four or five feet and should be 25 feet, but Delbridge said he thought the planning board were actually measuring the side yard rather than the rear yard. Truck chasers — Continued from Front Page The maximum fine for obstructing an emergency vehicle is $200. The Police Chief adds that he would like to thank the public for their co-operation in regards to parking their vehicles closer to the curb as requested in last week's issue of the T-A. During the past week, two cars have been ticketed, one being 40 inches from the curb and the other 32 inches. The only accident of the week occurred early Friday morning when a vehicle driven by William Weston, Granton struck a hydro pole on Thames Road West. Corporal Harry Van Bergen estimated damage to pole and vehicle at $1,300. No injuries were sustained in the crash. Local principal back to school Two Huron County secondary school principals — J. H. Stringer, Goderich, and J. Wooden, Exeter — have been granted permission by Huron County Board of Education to attend a Seminar-workshop in Toronto, August 3.9, 1969, on Ungraded Secondary Schools. HEYWOOD REUNION The Heywood Clan reunion was held in Riverview Park, Exeter, July 19 with 125 in attendance. Relatives were present from Dartmouth, N.S., Val-Dor, Quebec, La Macnza, Quebec, Detroit and Wyandotte, Michigan, Welland, Melbourne, London, Sarnia, Belgrave, Kitchener, Wingham, Hamilton, St. Marys, Putnam, Petrolia, Exeter and district. It was 160 years ago that the first Heywood ancestors came to Canada and settled in Huron County. Interesting phOtos of seven generations were displayed. Oldest person present, Gordon C. Heywood; youngest," Scott Heywood; lucky birthday, Keith Heywood; tallest lady, Mrs. Clifford Heywood; tallest gentleman, Keith Heywood. Results of sports supervised by Thos. Heywood, Ron Heywood and Mrs. Gordon Heywood were: Five years and under, Jimmy Simpson; 6-8, Todd Heywood, Cathy Cottle; boys over 8, Bob Heywood, Jerry Cottle; girls over 8, Judy Heywood; youth's race, Garry Heywood; young ladies race, Jayne Campbell, Donna Bell. Peanut and candy scrambles were enjoyed by all children. During a bountiful dinner many pleasant memories were recalled. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Heywood provided entertainment which was greatly appreciated. Early history of the Clan was presented in interesting and amusing songs. The 1970 reunion will be held on the third Saturday in July at Riverview Park. Officers elected for the coming year are: honorary presidents, Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Heywood; presidents, Mr. & Mrs. Ross Armstrong; vice-presidents, Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Heywood; secretary, Mrs. Vera Blackwell; program conveners, Mr. & Mrs. Ron Heywood, Mr. & Mrs. Cy Elommaert. SKINNER REUNION The 38th annual Skinner family reunion was held in the Exeter Community Park with approximately 100 relatives present for a smorgasbord dinner and supper. Mr. & Mrs. Grant Skinner and Mr. & Mrs. Bev Skinner conducted the races. Winners were: Sharon Lewis, Sandra Morgan, Janet Skinner, Julie Skinner, Wayne Denham, Marilyn Holmes, Eleanor Skinner, Nancy Lewis, Steven Skinner, Gary Morgan, Ricky Skinner, Gail Finkbeiner, Donna Skinner, Marilyn Holmes, Laurie Skinner, Danny Coughlin, Dale Morgan, Noel Skinner, Gary Skinner, Mary Skinner, Karen Skinner, Brian Denham, Eleanor Skinner, Wanda Mason and Ron Denham. Lucky spot, Karen Skinner; stepping off 50', Sam Skinner; shoe scramble, Sam and Aldeen Skinner; ladies, most items in purse, Mrs. John Mason; men haminering nails, Don Thibideau; ladies hammering nails, Doris Lanham; most buttons, May Skinner; No. of jelly beans, Wanda Mason. Youngest baby present, Bradley Thibideau; oldest present, Everett Skinner; weight of watermelon, Marion Skinner; grandparents with most grandchildren present, Cecil Skinner; closest wedding anniversary, Sam and Grace' Skinner. The business session was conducted by Norman Morgan and it was agreed to hold the 1970 Reunion at the St. Pauls community Center on the third Sunday in July. The sports committee will be Mr. & Mrs. Ed Skinner and Mr. & Mrs. Frank Kintz and the table committee Mr. & Mrs. Len Lewis, Mr. & Mrs. Danny Coughlin and Mr. & Mrs. Elson Lynn. The President and Secretary are Mr. & Mrs. Tom Skinner. TI-IOMSON REUNION The Thomson reunion was held in Hall Park recently. Youngest person present was the infant baby of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard O'Rourke, Dublin. Oldest person present was Robert Thomson, Kippen, who is 92. Winners of sporting events were Russel Hooey, Bert John Vorstenbosch, Pamela Foster, Darryl Vorstenbosch, John Dale, Harry Hooey, Gail O'Rourke, Bobby Dale, Patty O'Rourke, Bruce Thomson, Beatrice Thomson, Vicki O'Rourke, Len and Gwen O'Rourke, Ted and Pamela Foster, Joanne Vorstenbosch, Linda Miller and Hannah Miller. Norman Stanlake was chairman of the business meeting which followed supper. President for 1970 is Mrs. John Pepper; vice-president, Mrs. Clarence Priestap; secretary, Mrs. Cecil Pepper. SCHENK REUNION The annual Schenk picnic was held at the Crediton Community Park, July 20, with 63 in attendance. Main St. work ends, detours on two others Although the work on Main St. is nearing completion, detours will soon be erected in two other locations in Exeter when work commences on Huron and Albert Streets. Monday night, council received approval from the Ontario Water Resources Commission to install the storm sewers on a portion of the two streets and also the sanitary sewer on Albert. The expenditure for the projects has been approved by the department of highways, but the contract has not yet been approved by them. Walloy Construction was the low bidder, Works superintendent Jim Paisley said the approval from the department should be forthcoming within a week and work Should then commence. A discussion was held pertaining to the installation of sidewalks in the area south. of Wellington St. on Main .St. The sidewalk dips in two places to match driveways in this area and the situation had been questioned by members of council at their last meeting. Engineer B. M. Ross said in a letter that the lowering of the sidewalks was the best method of providing access to the laneways. He said if the walks had been left at the same elevation as the other walks, cars would have been damaged going into the laneways and also the sidewalk would have been gouged. Ross said sidewalks were installed in a similar manner in many communities. Councillor Helen Jerinyn, chairman of the sidewalk Sunday afternoon the Morrison Dam Conservation area, 11,4 miles east of Exeter will be the site for the Southwestern Ontario Retriever Training Club Field Trials. The event will be staged in the upstream portion of the reservoir, Dogs that are eligible are Pointers, Black Labradors and Golden Retrievers. They will be retrieving ducks and pheasants and follow commands by whistle from their trainers. No talking commands are allowed. This retriever event is one to mark the conclusion of Conservation Week in this area, Last Sunday, the first annual Starting work in mid-August Construction problems have delayed complet—in of Campbell Soup Company Limited's new poultry processing plant near St. Marys about three weeks, J. E. Carter, plant manager, said Tuesday. Mr. Carter said he hopes the plant will go into production about the middle of August. In a previous announcement, the company had scheduled operation to begin late this month. The manager said employment interviews are under way. "The response has been good," Mr. Carter said. "We won't have any trouble staffing the plant." When the plant is in full production, the work force will be 125 — 100 women and 25 men. The building is in Blanshard Township, on Highway 7, just west of St. Marys. Elect officers at church inaugural The inaugural meeting of the new Exeter United Church trustee board was held Monday evening. At the request of the minister, Rev. Glenn Wright, Rev. Hugh Wilson chaired the meeting until a chairman was appointed. Garnet Hicks is the new chairman and Harold Skinner will be the secretary-treasurer. Omission In last week's report of the financial statement of the Exeter local of the Canadian Cancer Society the name of the Usborne Junior Farmers was omitted from the list of groups that assisted in the canvass. Opening game under the lights Installation of floodlights at the Dashwood Athletic field is progressing favourably and an official opening has been tentatively set for Friday night, August 8. The underground cable was put in early this week and the towers have been erected ready for the actual installation of the lights. An exhibition ball game is being planned for the grand opening. Although arrangements have not been completed it is hoped to obtain either the Sarnia Knights or London Chester Pegg Diamonds to do battle with the Dashwood Tigers. Further donations to the floodlight fund are as follows: $64 — McCann Construction; $30 — Chester Gaiser; $20 — Lloyd Guenther; $10 — Leonard Dietrich, Joseph Hoffman, Hotson Propane Limited. Great Ausable Canoe race was run in the Ausable River, starting at Lee Jennison's gravel pit, near Grand Bend and finishing at the Ausable River Cut. Winners of the conventional canoe event were Irwin Knight and John Leggett. Second were Dave Graham and Ron Wyatt while Adrian Ansems and Joe Creces placed third, Ansems who finished third with his partner is the mayor of Parkhill. Proceeds of the races go to the North Middlesex Arena fund of which Ansems is an enthusiastic performer. In the racing shells event, Robert and Rick Ashworth were the winners. Ken and Doug Worsfold placed in the runner-up spot and Mike Connelly and Ted Gerrard were third. Good attendance at Bible School More than 135 Exeter and district youngsters have attended the first two nights of a Daily Vacation Bible School sponsored by all the churches in town. Under the direction of chairman Rev. Harman Heeg, classes for children from five to eight years of age are being held every night this week and next at James Street church while the older children meet at the same time at Main Street, Tuesday evening, the second night of operation, 70 boys and girls were in attendance at Main Street while 69 attended the primary and beginner school at James Street. A contest is being staged between the students at the two churches to see which group can have the best attendance for the 10-day sessions. After two nights the attendance battle was real close. To begin each evening for the younger boys and girls at James Street, Sylvia Cann is opening with chorus singing and the youngsters are responding enthusiastically. Alvin Cudmore is assisting Rev. Heeg as vice-chairman and 'Mrs. Kay Anderson is the treasurer of the group. Following is a list of the teachers and their helpers at each church. Junior and Senior — Rev. George Anderson, Edgar Cudmore, Mrs. Gwen Whilsmith, Mrs. John Burke, Kathy Hall, Gerben Wynja, Mrs. Milford Prouty, Rev. Jarvis, Don Jolly, Art Brand, Harry De Vries and Dan Kerslake. Primary and Beginners — Tina Vanderlaan, Susan Insley, Cecile Hall, Patricia Wynja, Diane Broeze, Ann Kleinhaar, Marilyn Bruinsma, Christine Cann, Mrs. Norm Tait, Mrs. Alvin Cudmore, Joan Anderson, Mrs. Grace Heeg, Mrs. Evelyn Miller, Mrs. Norm Stanlake, Mary Triebner, Kathy Cann, Sylvia Cann, Irene Van Wieren and Mrs. Hubert Duizer. K of C awards to local pupils At a recent executive meeting of Father Stephen Eckert Council, Knights of Columbus of Seaforth and district were informed by the Recorder, Wilfred Mousseau, that he had received the names of all the scholarship winners for 1969. These awards are made each year to the top girl and boy in Grade 8 of each Separate School within the council area. Following are the 1969 area winners: Rosanne Van Roestel and Paul Robinson, Precious Blood, Exeter; Tillie Kester and Theo Rood, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Separate School; Amelia Pergel and John Mommersteeg, St. Marys at St. Joseph; and Rita Pennings and Michael Miller, St. Boniface Separate School, Zurich. Times-Advocate, July 24, 1909 Page 3' Retriever trials set at Morrison Dam A picnic lunch was held at noon after which games were played followed by a ball game. The winners of the games are as follows: races, 7 and under, Liza Lippert, Gordon McEwen; 7.12, Gail Fuller, Don McEwen; 12 and over, Paul Ryan; driving nail in block, Carrie Norry, Gerald Schenk; orange relay, Paul Schenk team; fill bottle with water, Grace Fahner, Jim Gould; guessing nails, Carl Lippert; guessing candy, Andy Bierling; toilet paper contest, Doug McEwen. The Roy Schenk family will be in charge of the picnic next year. Moon shot interests many. • • a I •