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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1969-11-20, Page 1SWINGING FOR EXERCISE — Boys and girls taking part in the weekly gymnastic classes at South Huron District High School each Saturday get a lot of different types of exercise. Shown above during some rope-swinging are Kim Postill, Denise Wyatt, Tammy Litt and Kim Smith. T-A photo. Crashes hurt three; damages run high kl RECEIVES HIGH AWARD—At Thursday's meeting of the Exeter Girl Guides Heather Booth received the second highest award possible on testing in the Guide movement. Above, Heather receives her cord from Ranger leader Mrs. Robert Luxton. T-A photo. Boyle lists , objection over intersection plan Ninety-fourth Year EXETER, ONTARIO, NOVEMBER 20, 1969 Price Per Copy 15 Cents 11 a ii'to 11 The area accident total showed a sharp increase this week as the Exeter OPP detachment officers investigated nine, with property damage amounting to over $6,000. Three persons were injured, two of them in a crash on Highway 4 at 12:10 a.m. Saturday. Drivers involved were Dennis Paul Bierling, RR 3 Exeter and Larry Roy Johnson, RR 1 Hensall. Both vehicles were proceeding north and Johnson was in the process of making a left turn into his laneway just south of the Usborne- Tuckersmith line when the Bierling vehicle slammed into the rear of him. The pavement was ice covered at the time, and the Bierling vehicle was skidding sideways on the highway as the driver attempted to stop behind the Hensall area man. James Victor Stan, RR 1 Hensall, and Ruth Ann Johnson, RR 1 Hensall, were both injured in the collision. Stan, a passenger with Bierling, was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital and was listed in satisfactory condition. OPP Constable W. G. Glassford estimated damage in the crash at $500. In another accident at 12:10 a.m. Saturday, a two-car crash was investigated by Constable D. A. Mason at the Lloyd Dungey service station parking lot at Zurich. Involved in the mishap were a car driven by John Peter Groot, RR 1 Zurich, and a parked car owned by Fred Michael Mommersteeg, RR 2 Zurich. Two suspects apprehended Two men charged with the robbery with violence of an elderly Wiarton couple last week were identified as the two who broke into a Grand Bend area home earlier the same afternoon. Allan Turnbull, RR 1 Grand Bend, was plowing in a field when he noticed a car at his father's house. Knowing his father was away, the district farmer went to investigate. He surprised two men in the house and they fled. Later the same evening, two men entered the home of the Wiarton couple and made off with $420 after beating the pair with a baseball bat. A neighbor became suspicious and called police and two men were later caught in a roadblock and charged with the offence. Charged were Russell J. Miner, Windsor, and Stanley Trachtulec, Sarnia. Mr. Turnbull identified the men as the two he surprised in his father's home. Damage was $100. There were two accidents reported Thursday, the first at 4:00 p.m. on concession 2 Stephen, about one mile west of Highway 4. Involved in the collision was a vehicle driven by John Ondrejicka, Crediton, and one driven by Barbara Joan Overall, Huron Park. Damage was set at $950 by Constable D. A. Lamont. The other accident occurred at 5:35 p.m. on Highway 84 just west of the CNR crossing in Hensall. Involved were vehicles driven by John Currie McDowell, London and Cecil M. Maxwell, Hensall. McDowell suffered head lacerations in the collision and damage was estimated at $900 by Constable Glassford. There was one accident, Friday, that taking place at 10:35 p.m. on County Road 31, one mile north of Highway 84. Involved was a vehicle driven by John W. Jaques, RR 1 Woodham. The road was covered with ice and damage was set at $1,000 by Constable Glassford. In an accident Monday at 5:45 pm, damage was listed at $400 by Constable E. C. Wilcox in an accident involving Michael Erickson, RR 2 Dashwood, and William Amerongen, RR 1 Crediton. Both were westbound and Amerongen was in the process of passing while Erickson was turning left, at the intersection of the Crediton Road and concession 6.7 Stephen. TWO TUESDAY Two accidents were investigated Tuesday, the first at 3:35 p.m. at the intersection of concession 12 Hay and No. 5 sideroad. A truck driven by Rudolph Becker, RR 1 Dashwood, and a stationwagori driven by John Lewis Rader, Dashwood, collided at the intersection. Damage was $1200, most of — Please turn to page 2 Two strikes settled Normal production has resumed at both divisions of the Dunlop Company of Canada Limited, After a strike of close to seven weeks, workers at the Bicycle Tire and Tube Division members of the United Rubber Workers Union went back to their jobs Monday morning and Chemline employees followed Wednesday morning. Employees of the tire and Four Exeter teenagers were Sentenced to seven-day jail terms When they appeared before Judge Glen Hays in Exeter, Friday. Pleading guilty to charges of causing a disturbance were Ronald E. Ferguson, David E, Phillips, Michael and Laurence Foster, all of Exeter. The court was told the four youths caused a disturbance outside South Huron District High School on the night of October 10, while a dance was in - progress at the school. The four used obscene language and were making a nuisance of themselves after being asked to leave the building. They continued the disturbance outside, Three Hensall area youths also received stiff penalties over recent incidents in that community. John Thomas Joynt, Heniall, paid a fine of $125 and had his driver's license suspended for six months after he pleaded guilty to a charge of careless driving on November 9. The court learned that OPP Constable W. G. Glassford followed the accused around Hensall, and while Joynt was attempting to evade the officer, narrowly missed hitting the police cruiser on several occasions. Joynt was also charged with wilful damage of over $50 following damage done to a truck owned by W. G. Thompson and Sons Ltd. on October 19. The case was set over until December 12. Relating to the same incident, Brian John Chappel, Staffa, was fined $50 or five days in jail on a charge of breaking a headlight in the mill's truck. He was also ordered to make restitution in the amount of $6.29. Chappel also pleaded guilty to a careless driving charge They gave up — alter rules Members of Exeter council have given up — partially at least — in their attempt to have all building permits approved before any work commences on the project. They have issued several warnings that action would be taken against those who started work before the permits were approved, but never did take any action. It was decided this week that Clerk Eric Carscadden and Jim Paisley, building inspector, could now approve work for which permits are requested. However, if either envisages any work contrary to zoning or building bylaws, the applicants are to be advised no work is to start until council has approved the permits. "If they're doubtful, don't pass them," Mayor Delbridge advised the two men. Councillor Helen Jermyn remarked it was still a puzzle to her that people didn't know two weeks ahead of time that they were going to undertake building pro ects. Permits approved at the meeting were as follows: Howard Kerslake, to remodel house at 323 William; Norm Stanlake, to shingle roof at 83 Sanders; Mrs. D. Grainger, to enlarge bathroom at 220 Andrew; and Mrs. E. Shapton, to repair verandah at 429 Main. tube plant will receive an immediate raise of 35 cents per hour with 15 cents more on April 15, 1970 and another 15 cents per hour the following April. Included in the settlement is a bonus plan, effective January 1 which could mean up to an additional 10 to 20 cents per hour. Chemline division workers receive an immediate increase of resulting from an accident on November 2 when he turned off Highway 4 onto Highway Ll• in Hensall .and hit a car At the intersection, His fine for that offence was $100. A fine of $50 was handed out on a charge of petty trespassing against Robert W. Maxwell, Hensall, The court learned he drove over the lawn at the Hensall Public School on October 19. lie had had trouble with his girl friend and took out his frustrations on the school lawn, Ronald H. Pullman, RR 1 Exeter council this week received a letter from the consulting engineer suggesting that the contractor should be released from the Main St. reconstruction from Huron St. to the bridge. Council were advised all the work had been completed, with one exception. This one was still under negotiation with a property owner. However, council members looked over their list of work agreed to by the engineer or contractor and noted a couple of other jobs had not been completed. It was decided that the committee set up to inspect the project in the first place should now review the situation and make certain all work had been completed as agreed before a release was sent to the contractor. The plans for the final phase 40 cents per hour along with the same increases over the next two years as the other division employees. The company will also pay employees of each plant a retroactive payment of $50. In other fringe benefits, employees of both plants will receive 100 per cent medical and hospital benefits along with 10 statutory holidays and sick benefits up to 26 weeks. Centralia, paid a ripe of $100 on a careless driving charge arising out of an incident in the vicinity of the Exeter Arena on october 4, The court learned Pullman made a left turn onto Victoria St. and accelerated quickly, causing the tires to squeal. A large number of people were near the doorway 'of the arena and girls had to dodge to get out of the way of the vehicle, Skidmarks left by the car were .estimated at 78 feet. The accused admitted he may have gone around the corner a little too fast, but said he did of the reconstruction of Exeter's Main St. were presented to council this week. The preliminary estimates indicated Exeter's share of the work from the bridge to the northern limits ' would be $28,622.17. These are tentative and Engineer B. M. Ross noted they would probably change after the contract review meeting was held to review the plans. Councillor Helen Jermyn questioned whether all costs had been included or if council would face other costs not included in the plans such as they faced over the recent work on Albert and Huron Streets. Reeve Derry Boyle indicated he was not happy with the plans regarding the intersection of Highways 4 and 83. He thought islands should be included to give drivers on Highway 83 a — Please turn to page 2 Get pay boosts Before the strike started wages at the bicycle division ranged from $1.30 to $1.50 per hour for females and $1.65 to $1.80 for male workers. The basic rate previously at Chemline was $2.10 per hour. Bill Lock, in charge of the tire and tube operation said both sides came to an agreement on appropriate date, November 11 which is Armistice Day, not see any girls who had to get out .of his way, Defense lawyer E. D. Bell, Q.C., suggested Pullman was not trying to show off nor did he leave the pavement and endanger anyone on the sidewalk. However, Judge Hays was not convinced this was the case and levied the $100 fine, In another .contested case, Robert Atkinson, Centralia, paid a fine of $50 for making unnecessary noise in Centralia on August 31, William Riley, Centralia, testified the accused drove past his residence leaving 125 feet of Tragedy struck the Grand Bend area early Friday morning when Leonard F. Trott, 62, was burned to death in a fire at his store and living quarters located one mile north of the village on Highway 21. Mr. Trott's wife had been shopping in London and arrived home about 12:15 a.m. to find the lower part of building filled with smoke. Because of the denseness of the smoke she was unable to make her way upstairs where she knew her husband was sleeping. The alarm was immediately turned in and Fire Chief Lawrence Mason reports that the fire department was on the scene four or five minutes later. The firemen broke a window from the outside and extinguished the blaze which was confined to the room where Mr. Trott was in bed. Although the fire did not spread to other parts of the store and living quarters, there was considerable smoke and water damage to the whole building. Mr. Trott was a native of England. He worked for sometime at the Webster Air Company in London, Ontario. Later he moved to this district where he conducted a general store and gasoline business for 14 years. He was a war veteran and a member of the Masonic Lodge. The survivors are his wife, the former Ellen Fyfe; two daughters, Mrs. Gus Latulippe, Huron Park and Mrs. Ivan Lealess, London; two grandchildren, Stephen and Banquet held for Warden The spotlight was on James C. Hayter, retiring warden of Heron County, and Mrs. Hayter at the warden's banquet Friday night at Goderich. County council presented the couple with a set of dinnerware. Calvin Krauter of Brussels, a former Huron warden, was chairman for the banquet. Dr. G. F. Mills, mayor of Goderich, welcomed the guests. Others taking part in the program included: Reeve Alvin Smith of Turnberry Township; Reeve Gordon Boyd, Ashfield Township; Reeve Elgin Thompson, Tuckersmith Township; Reeve Jack Alexander, Wingham; John Morrissey, Crediton, former county warden; Lawson Cross, Listowel, Perth County warden; Reeve Roy Westcott, Usborne Township; Reeve Elmer Hayter, Stanley Township; Reeve Harold Robinson, Howick Township; Edward Stiles, Goderich; Mrs. Clarence Boyle, Exeter; and Provincial Treasurer C. S. MacNaughton. skid marks on the pavement as lie .quielay accelerated, .causing the tires to screech. Atkinson said that at the time of the alleged offence he was in Ailsa Craig and added that on his return to Centralia be did not pass Mr. Riley's home. This claim was substantiated by another witness, who told the court .he had been with Atkinson during the afternoon. However, Judge Hays said he Was most impressed with the evidence given by Mr. Riley, • In other convictions for traffic charges: Jack Sherwood, London, paid Lynn Lealess; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Trott, and a sister, Mrs. Lome Wheeler, all of Hamilton. The Rev. Harold Dobson officiated at the funeral service, which was conducted from the T. Harry Hoffman Funeral Home, Dashwood, Monday. The pallbearers were Robert A committee to study teachers' salaries and benefits was appointed at Monday evening's meeting of the Huron County School Board. Committee members are John Broadfoot, Bob Elliott, J. Henderson, D. McDonald, Mrs. Wallace and Mrs. Zinn. The committee has been given authority to reach settlement on salary matters, but benefits which could affect non-teaching staff as well, will Early hours for children Police Chief E. J. Day urges all parents to make sure their children are home at a reasonable hour. The police have checked on a number of juveniles who have been out in the late evening hours recently, The Chief reminds parents that there is a Provincial Statute forbidding any boy or girl under the age of 16 to loiter in public places between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. the following day. Only two accidents were investigated by officers of the Exeter police department during the past week, An automobile driven by Hielke Berends, 66 John Street, came into collision with a car driven by Jo Anne Whilsmith, 460 Edward Street. The accident occurred at the intersection of James and Albert Streets, November 9. Estimated damage to the Berends vehicle was $400.00 and $500.00 to the Whilsmith auto. P. C. Robertson investigated. A car, driven by Herman Powe, 62 Sanders Street, backed into a stopped vehicle occupied by Edmund Burke on Sanders Street near the car-wash, November 17 at 9 a.m. Damage to the Burke car was assessed around $200.00. P. C. Dingwell was the investigating officer. The front door of the new auxiliary classroom at Precious Blood School was forced during the past weekend. Nothing appeared to be taken and the only damage found was to the door and lock. Investigation of the crime is continuing.. a fine of $30 for following another vehicle too closely, He ran into the rear of a tractor on October 7. Douglas R. Taylor, Exeter, paid $30 for passing to the right Of a vehicle on Highway _83:04 August 7, William D. XIonms, Bay.Oeld, was fined $20 fOr following Another vehicle too closely, Brian H. Campbell, Exeter, was fined $35 for causing an unnecessary noise in Exeter on October 8, A similar fine of $35 was handed out on the same charge — Please turn to page 2 Borland, Donald Walper, Manford and Lorne Luther, Guy Harrington Sr., and Guy Harrington Jr, Flowerbearers were John Payne, Jr., Alex Hamilton, Willis Hotson, Harry Strang, Max Turnbull and Orville Wassmann. Interment was in the Grand Bend Cemetery. be presented to the board for ratification. Lorne H. Haugh has resigned as head custodian at Huron Centennial School. He will be replaced by J. Zwaan in that capacity. Two new custodians at Huron Centennial School are Kenneth Overboe and G.M Wallace. Miss Mary Ann Weiner has been appointed head of the physical education department at Seaforth District High School. A. Dobson will be head of the guidance department at the same school. Joseph Hogan is the new assistant head in the history department at South Huron District High School. Mrs. J. W. Wallace suggested the board get together with the teachers and perhaps, even the students, to discuss aims and purposes of education, At least two board members indicated there was a danger of discussion becoming related to personal matters. Further suggestion was that an agenda for discussion be drawn up and followed. Director of education John Cochrane offered to give the matter more study to discover what happens in other areas where a liaison committee is formed. Police seeking clothing owner Exeter OPP have asked this newspaper to report they are holding a green coat, a maroon blanket and a dog towel left at the scene of an accident, Saturday. The clothing belonged to a passing motorist who stopped to assist at an accident on Highway 4, and had to leave before the victims using the clothing were taken from the scene. The clothing can be picked up at the local detachment office, along with a "thank you" for the assistance provided. The police also have in their possession a Pyrene multi-purpose fire extinguisher. It is orange and stands about 24 inches high. Anyone missing such an item should contact the police. ij a Jail four for isturbance a t dance Dunlop workers back on job Grand Bend man dies in smoked filled bedroom List staff changes at district schools MOVING UP TO RANGER STATUS—A group of Exeter Girl Mrs, Reid HackWell are Darlene Porter, Debbie Higgins, Susan Guides moved up the ladder Thursday night and were received into Wooden, Heather Booth, Kathy Simmons and Sharon McCaffery. the Ranger group, Shown above getting farewells from Guide leader T-A photo. Pay court fines on liquor counts Several liquor charges were heard by Judge Glen Hays in Exeter court, Friday, The stiffest penalty waS handed out to David W. Foreman, Exeter, who paid $60 tor consuming liquor while under the age of 21. He had been stopped on October 10 in Exeter by police because of the nature of his driving. Anthony A. COrriveau, Zurich, was fined $30 for having liquor in a place other than hiS residence on October 31. Oarl Ulouth, Stratford, vat fined $50 for having liquor while under the age of 21 on October In the only other case heard si the local court. Sitting,' Raymond G. Keller, Dashwood, Was fined $40 for trespassing. The charge was laid after lie Was found in a barn owned by Gerald Tyler on October 7. A GROUP OF BROWNIES PLY-UP.--At a special ceremony held last week five Members of the Exeter Brownies Pack 'flew up' to Guides. Shown above receiving their pins from Mrs. Alvin Cudmore are Susan llrintnell, Connie Mills, Cindy Nest, Gail Patterson and Cathy Wooden, T-A photo, it