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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1970-03-05, Page 3CHOSEN SORORITY QUEEN — Mrs. Ron Bogart, left, was chosen Sorority Sweetheart at the annual dance sponsored by the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority at Huron Hall, Friday. She was chosen by secret ballot by the membership. She was crowned by Mrs. Earl Russell, centre, sorority sponsor, and presented with a bouquet of roses by Mrs. Bob Dinney, right, sorority director. The three are shown with one of the decorations used at "Winter Fantasy". T-A photo PRECIOUS BLOOD STUDENTS AID. BUNNY BUNDLE A group of students at Precious Blood Separate School in Exeter participated in a walkathon Sunday and gained $ L30 In pledges to aid the Bunny Bundle of CFPL Radio and Crippled Children. Shown above at the start of the walk from Exeter to Port Blake are Henry Van Roessel, Henry Bertens, Marlene Bertens, George Van Esbroeck, Jane Van Roessel, Harold Moddejonge, Jim Hussey, John Jablonski and Jerry Jablonski. Starting out earlier and' making the round trip were Ron Mostrey and Stefan Orenchuck. T-A photo. Stephen has 1969 surplus, gravel, culvert tenders let The only SURE answer Whatever your figure problem the only sure answer is Spencer-Spirella — made 'to fit you exactly, to support you naturally and comfortably and to help you look and feel your very best, For an appointment call 285.1920 MRS. V. ARMSTRONG 89 ANNE W, EXETER, ONT, 6â IMI ni1,lU6iilllln Hlnll lunYllll l iflilli, iiiiiiiiii ii iii ii iiiii ii iiiiiiiiiiiiiii 00 00 0 ne e ni n f; • ",47.7•77.,- Hensoll council pass road expenditure law Hensall council Monday night passed their 1970 road expenditure bylaw in the amount of $7,000. This is made up of $4,500 for new construction and $2,500 for maintenance. These figures are suggested by the Ontario Department of Highways. Most of the construction money will be used to pave a portion of Elizabeth street. The tender of C, Reid to excavate and fill a portion of the extension of Oxford Street west was accepted. The excavation tender was 75c while crushed gravel will be supplied at $2 per cubic yard and pit run gravel at $1.50 per yard. The total cost is estimated to be $1,350. A building permit was issued to Wilmer Ferbuson for cupboard construction. Road foreman Ernie Davis reported that most of the tree trimming on the side of town had been completed. When asked by councillor Paul Neilands as to the cost involved so far, Davis said about $270. Councillor John Baker interjected at this point with, "Let's call a halt to this, it's Former policeman The claim by former Exeter policeman Harry VanBergen for sick pay is still in the hands of the town's solicitor. Correspondence received from VanBergen's lawyer this week indicated a further claim was being presented. The letter said that under the Police Act, a policeman may receive service pay of $5 per month after five years' service. VanBergen is claiming 30 months for a total of $150. At Monday's council meeting, an opinion was expressed that the service pay applied only to members of the Provincial Police. The letter also indicated a change — or an addition — in the claim for sick pay. It said VanBergen should receive credit for 59 days, less the 29 paid by council upon his resignation from the force, for a Seal appeal is underway Although Easter Seals were only mailed on Friday, George Busche Chairman of the local campaign for the Exeter Lions club reported $452. had been received by Wednesday morning. The campaign, run in conjunction with the Ontario Society ,for Crippled Children, continues until Easter Sunday, March 29. Mr. Busche said that more than 2,300 mailings have been sent to local homes and industry. These mailings, he noted, included a pre-paid pink return envelope for the convenience of the donor. "However," noted Mr. Busche, "we also suggest that persons contributing to the campaign can assist even further if they supply their own stamps for these envelopes. Such a gesture means only pennies to the individual, but many, many thousands of additional dollars to the Society, These dollars directly benefit the crippled child.' The province-wide campaign objective is $1,600,000. Half of the funds raised in the Easter Seal campaign by the Exeter Lions club are retained by the club, for the direct assistance of local needy handicapped children, The balance is given to the Ontario Society for Crippled Children to enable it to cbntintie its Ontario-wide rehabilitation and treatment programs for the more than 14,000 crippled yoUngsters in the province, Posting a lot of money, Let's finish the south side and do Tinker Town. Davis was appointed weed inspector for the year 1970. Light damages in town accidents The only accidents investigated by the Exeter police department during the past week concerned a parked vehicle being struck and another auto going out of control. Saturday morning, a vehicle driven by Arthur Paradis, 7 Hickory Street, Waterloo went out of control and struck a cement pillar at the corner of Andrew and Hill Streets. Constable George Robertson estimated damages at $300. Early Saturday evening, a vehicle driven by Sheila Hern, RR 1 Woodham was involved in a collision near the Exeter Arena with a parked car owned by Robert Edward Pooley, 376 William Street, Exeter. Constable Robertson was again the investigating officer and damage was estimated at $75. total of $720 based on the 30 days at $24 per day. Members of council, were not Prepare for cancer appeal A meeting of the Huron Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society was held at the Victoria & Grey Trust office building in Goderich. Mrs. Gerry Ginn welcomed members on behalf of the host branch, then turned the meeting over to Mrs. M. W. Durst, acting president. She paid high tribute to Miss Katherine McGregor, late president, and held a short memorial service in her memory. The Treasurer's report showed total receipts of $2,222.93, and the campaign chairman announced the 1970 objective for Huron as $18,500.00, with plans under way for the campaign canvass in April. A letter was read from Ontario Division reporting a bequest to the society of $7,420.38 from an estate in Goderich. Service to Patients reprots from the various branches pointed up the worthwhile work being carried on, especially the volunteer service at the cancer clinic in Wingham. To keep abreast of the films being shown in our schools, a new film strip "Assignment" was viewed. In content, for a project school students studied various types of cancer with latest methods of control. At the close of the meeting refreshments were served by the ladies of Goderich branch. Firm rents parking area Tuckey Beverages announced this week they have rented parking space at the rear of Main St, property owned by Fred Huxtable. The lot will be used for employee parking and company vehicles and will alleviate much of the congestion on Anne Street. "We certainly want to thank the homeowners along the street for putting up with the problem in the past," Bill Gilfillan said in Making the announcement. The move will open up considerable parking area for shoppers and hospital visitors. certain whether this was a new claim, or an addition to the original $1,500 claim submitted a couple of weeks ago. At Monday's meeting, council made an amendment to the bylaw respecting sick pay benefits. It now states that upon termination of employment, an employee may be paid for accrued sick leave at the discretion of council, but such payment is not to exceed one-half of the accrued sick leave. Under the existing bylaw, there was no formula established for any payment of accrued sick leave, although council did approve payment for half the number of days built up in sick leave by the former police corporal. Convention has incorrect name? "As far as finding out about roads . I didn't!" That was the comment made by Councillor Helen Jermyn in summing up her recent attendance at the annual Good Roads convention in Toronto. Before readers jump to the usual conclusions about the Good Roads affair it should he explained that Mrs. Jermyn found the convention of value in providing information on other subjects — particularly education and welfare administration. She told fellow councillors this week she was surprised on the first day of the convention when roads weren't even mentioned. Education Minister William Davis and Municipal Affairs Minister Darcy McKeough were the featured speakers and they ended up on the "hot seat" as delates bombarded them with questions regarding education, welfare, assessment and regional government. Mrs. Jermyri said the following day's speakers were very general in their comments regarding roads and she gained very little from their addresses. However, she said in future she may pick up more information as she was advised that to get answers a delegate had to Visit the various Committee rooms and get in on the bull sessions. But she was warned against visiting such places by Mayor Delbridge. "I consider you a lady, and that's no damn place for a lady," he said emphatically. HOMER DESJARDINE. Homer Desjardine, RR 2 Grand Bend, died suddenly in Dashwood, Thursday, February 26, in his 74th year. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Earl Vincent, RR 2 Dashwood, and Mrs. Ray Mollard, RR 3 Parkhill; one sister, Mrs. Albert Vincent, Parkhill; three brothers, Ferdinand, Hensall, William P., Bayfield, Foy of Stephen Township seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The funeral was March 2, from the T. Harry Hoffman Funeral Home, Dashwood, with burial in the Grand Bend Cemetery. The pallbearers were Cecil, Herman, Floyd, Ray and Bob Desjardine and Orville Farrell. SIDNEY SANDERS Sidney Sanders, Exeter, passed away at South Huron Hospital, Monday, March 2, 1970 in his 91st year. He is survived by his wife, Alice, one son, Aljoe, Exeter, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by one daughter, Stella, Mrs. R. A. Dale. The funeral will be held Thursday, March 5, at 2:30 p.m.., from the R. C. Dinney Funeral Home with Rev. George, Anderson D.F. C., Trivitt Memorial Anglican Church, officiating. An Oddfellows service was held Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Mr. Sanders had been a member of that organization for 65 years. The pallbearers are Jack Carr, Mahlon Watts, Irwin Ford, Art LaChance, Doug Wedlake and Ben Fisher. Interment will be in Exeter Cethetery. FLORENCE WH ILSMITH Mrs. Florence Whilsmith died Sunday, March 1, 1970 at South Huron Hospital, in her 86th year. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank H. Whilsmith, in 1955. Mrs. Whilsmith is survived by onedaughter, Mrs. Irving (Muriel) Snider, RR 1 Zurich, and three sons, Frank of Toronto; Jack of ,London and Arthur of Exeter and 11 grandchildren. She was predeceased by two granddaughters. A member of the Caven Presbyterian Church she had been active in many of its activities. The funeral was officiated by Rev. Samuel Kerr at the R. C., Dinney Funeral Home, March 3, 1970 and burial was in the Exeter Cemetery. Arrange clinics on snowmobiles Area snowmobile enthusiasts will have an opportunity for some expert advice in the safe operation of their machines this weekend. A clinic will be held at Pineridge Chalet, west of Hensall. It will be conducted by two experts from one of the manufacturing firms which co-operate with the Ontario Safety League to put on such clinics. Most of the major snowmobile manufacturing firms have been providing teams for such instruction, There will be four sessions in all at Pineridge this weekend. They will be at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. There is no charge to receive the instruction and persons may show up at any of the four clinics, The program is designed to give the snowmobiler a knowledge of the mechanical aspects on the machine, its safe handling, proper clothing, driving demonstrations, am insight into the main hazards of the sport and other tips. The pallbearers were Gregory and Robert Whilsmith, John Pryde Sr. ' Jack Fulcher, Jack Doerr and Melvin Jewell. MARGARET LAMPORT One of the oldest natives of Stephen Township, Mrs. Samuel Lamport, died Monday in Harrison Community Hospital, Detroit, in her 99th year. She was the former Margaret Klumpp and had taken up residence with her daughter in Michigan, following the death of her husband. Surviving are five daughters: Mrs. R. (Zella) Vaughan, Long Beach, California; Mrs. James (Eileen) Leary, Ferndale, Mich.; Mrs. William (Thelma) Benninger, Mt. Clemens, Mich.; Mrs. George (Marguerite) Vincent, Grosse Point Farms, Mich.; Miss Agnes Lamport, Detroit. Also surviving is one son, Lloyd, Crediton, and two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The body is resting at the T. Harry Hoffman Funeral Home, Dashwood, from where the funeral will be conducted Friday at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Douglas Warren will officiate and burial will be in Crediton Cemetery. OLIVE (GUNNING) MORLEY Mrs. Olive Morley passed away at the Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall, Sunday March 1, 1970 in her 76th year. She was the wife of Wilson G. Morley, Exeter, and is survived by one son, Russell of Exeter; two daughters, Mrs. Cole (Maida) Bowman, Elmira and Miss Ola of London; four sisters, Mrs. Percy (Edna) Passmore, Mrs. Allan (Tessa) Jaques, Mrs. James (Elsie)Earl, all of Exeter, and Mrs. William (Hilda) Tookey, London; one brother, Walter Gunning, Exeter; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Morley was a member of Exeter United Church and the United Church Women. She was also active in the Horticultural Society. She and Mr. Morley had celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in April, 1969. The funeral was conducted from the R. C. Dinney Funeral Home Wednesday, March 4, with Rev. Glen Wright officiating. Burial was in the Exeter Cemetery. The pallbearers were Lorne Passmore, John Tookey, Ray Jaques, Howard Kerslake, Hermon Foster and William Morley. Flowerbearers were Floyd Cooper, Gerald Morley, Ralph Morley, Ken Lovie and Terry Bowman. ROLAND SQUIRE Roland Squire, formerly of Usborne Township, died at St. Joseph's Hospital, March 1, in his 88th year. He is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Garnet (Marie) Dalrymple, Egmondville; two sons, Ray of London, and Gordon of Brantford; two sisters, Mrs. Elsie Cann and Mrs. May Dayman, both of Exeter. The funeral was conducted from the Hopper-Hockey Funeral Home, Wednesday, March 4 by Rev. Glen Wright with interment in the Exeter Cemetery. s The pallbearers were Howard Dayman, Arnold Cann, William Westlake, Amos Herdman, Squire Herdman and Harold Dalrymple. New members for congregation The congregation at Caven Presbyterian Church welcomed new members Sunday, Joining by profession of faith Were Cynthia Gunny Kathy Simmons and David Webster. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Jamieson had their membership transferred from St. Andrews in Guelph, Exeter council's property committee has been OW to investigate the cost of renovating the "card room" at the town hall to make it into office space for the police ford. In his year end report, Chief Ted Day. asked ,council to consider -additional office space for the four-man force, noting that the present facilities were inadequate. He said Monday it would be a Accidents — Continued from page 1 Crediton East. William D. Inson, Huron Park, was westbound and while pulling back into his lane after passing another vehicle, lost control and his car hit a mailbox owned by Robert Ball, RR 1 Crediton. A passenger, Randolph Quesnel, RR 1Crediton, suffered a cut above his eye and damage was set at $150 by Constable W. G. Glassford. At 10:00 p.m., a car operated by Lloyd George Michie, RR 4 Brussels, went out of control on Highway 4 north of Exeter and knocked off three guide posts and 45 feet of guide wire. Damage was listed at $1,300 and a passenger in the car sustained minor injuries. The final mishap occurred on Tuesday at 8:15 a.m., when a truck driven by Hugh Scott, Cromarty, went out of control 'on a curve on County Road 11 and tipped over in the ditch. The truck was carrying a load of 100 bushel of bean seed. No estimate of the damage was available at press time. During the week, the officers laid nine charges under the Highway Traffic Act and issued warnings to another 28 drivers. Two were charged under the Liquor Control Act. Members of Stephen Township council learned at their regular meeting Tuesday afternoon that a surplus of $17,921.43 was gained om the municipality's 1969 operation. , Township auditor A. M. Harper of Goderich was in attendance and submitted the annual audit report and it was accepted by council. This gives Stephen an accumulated surplus of $29,508.61. Some of these monies are in reserve funds. The Police Villages of Centralia and Crediton reported respective surpluses of $987.73 and $986.00 while Dashwood reported a deficit of $6,577. The Dashwood figure is misleading as the Dashwood PUC account is included in this amount. The lowest of three bidders, Armco Drainage of Islington will supply a pipe arch culvert to be placed under the roadway at Lot 12, Concession 22. Lee Jennison of Grand Bend will supply and apply to township roads approximately 125 tons of liquid calcium at $52.60 per flaked ton. The necessary warble fly powder for the township will be purchased from Hubert Cooper, RR 1 Exeter. Cooper's price is $5.30 per 15-pound bag. Eight tenders were received Regular meeting for senior group The Exeter Senior Citizens held an entertaining evening in the Legion Hall. Herman Powe was Master of Ceremonies for the evening and Mrs. Sorensen acted as pianist. The entertainment was provided by Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Preszcator, Linda Wunn, Lisa Miller, Hilton Ford, Cecil Skinner, Rev. J. Wilson, Margaret Coates, Vincent Glaab, Lorne Allen and the Preeious Blood School Chorus. Another Social evening will be held April 7th, Members are asked to bring playing cards. The committee in charge will be Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. C. Prouty, Mr. and Mrs. H. Penhale and Mr, and Mrs. E. Brown, shame to spend too much money on the new offices as this expenditure would be lost if and when a new town hall is erected. Chief Day questioned if it would be feasible to move the building donated by Dashwood Industries Ltd. to a position behind the town hall for use as office facilities. The building is presently located behind the arena. Mayor Jack Delbridge opined council would have to spend an enormous amount of money on moving the building and having it put into shape for use as offices. He also questioned if there was room for it on the property. Councillor Helen Jermyn suggested that if the card room is renovated, council use "portable" equipment in the renovations so it could be moved at a later date and utilized in any other building. The matter was left to the property committee. The discussion about the new offices prompted Reeve Derry Boyle to question later in the meeting what facilities could be made available to the dozen or so men who use the town hall for regular afternoon card games. He suggested they be allowed to use the council chambers, but he met strong opposition from other councillors on that. "They can't do the room any harm," he replied to those who differed with his suggestion. Councillor George Vriese said the men who play cards had helped build the town and urged council to consider their plight. He questioned if the building at the bowling green could be insulated and heated for winter use. "I think it's a problem for RAP," Tom MacMillan interjected. for the loading, hauling and spreading of gravel from the stockpile at Sillery's pit in Usborne Township. Keith Nicholson of Bluevale was the successful bidder and will receive 82c per cubic yard loading his vehicles and 12c per yard for loading the township truck. In other business, council: Proclaimed the week of April 19-25 as Children's Aid Week. Agreed to assume one-half of the maintenance costs on the boundary road from Highway 81 at Greenway, westerly to the Tri-County bridge. Previously maintained as a township road it is being taken over by the Counties of Middlesex and Huron . Huron is expected to give its approval sometime this month. Until then, Stephen will bear their share of the costs. Approved a building permi t application by Harvey Ratz to Trailer workers back on job Employees that were laid off a few weeks ago at the Custom Trailer plant at the north end of Exeter returned to the job Monday morning. Manager Bill Smith reported, "We worked hard to get a couple of commercial contracts and everything is back to normal. It was only a short slowdown." Council members agreed and decided to halt discussion, In his report for the month of February, Police Chief Day listed the following statistics: Eight accidents with $2,585 damage and one injury; seven charged under the liquor Control Act; 10 under the Highway Traffic Act and four under the Criminal Code; 25 parking tickets were issued; four animal and two snowmobile complaints received. At his request, council authorized payment of the $35 membership for Chief Day in the Ontario Police Chiefs' Association, Fire — Continued from page a shorting electrical cord leading to a television set where the fire started — but it couldn't be determined whether the cord was defective before the fire. The cord had been repaired by someone before the fire and the new plug attached, he said. The bodies of the fire victims were taken to the T. Harry Hoffman Funeral Home in Dashwood and prayers were said there by Father Groome, Monday evening. On Tuesday morning, the bodies were taken to Malton airport to be transported to Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia. Mass will be held Friday at Bras d'Or ' Nova Scotia, and burial will be in Sydney Mines R.C. Cemetery, Saturday. ESTABLISH FUND A benefit fund for Cpl. Carey has been established by the Maritime-Atlantic Club of London. A club spokesman said donations will be received by any London branch of the Huron and Erie Trust Co. build a platform scales on the south side of the Crediton road in the hamlet of Shipka. Gave third readings to the Rader-Hoffman, Dundas and Hall Drainage works. Council will meet again this afternoon and tonight to deal with an additional seven municipal drains and complete other unfinished business. Court — Continued from page 1 struggle, had kicked the glas-s. door. In other cases under the Highway Traffic Act, the following judgments were handed down: Dr. M. Gans, Exeter, paid $30 for a charge of following too closely. He was involvz 4 in an accident south of Exeter on January 31 when his vehicle hit the rear of one ahead which was stopped to make a left turn into Larry Snider Motors Ltd. A charge of careless driving was withdrawn against Paul Wayne Gross, London, following a similar accident at the same location. Russell Earl Pfaff, Clinton, paid $20 on a charge of failing to obey a stop sign in Exeter. Russell G. Gibson, London, paid a fine of $16 for travelling 38 m.p.h. in a 30 zone in Exeter on February 7, Eldon A. Eckenswiller, London, paid $20 for travelling 70 in a 60 zone. Times-Advocate, March $, 1970 Pori Plan card room renovation to house town, police office ENJOYED EATING TOO — In addition to enjoying snowmobile rides at Pineridge Chalet, Sunday, some of the crippled children from this area and London also thoroughly enjoyed the pancake breakfast and the mooseburgers. Little Jill Geiger, London, made short order of this sausage, much to the amusement of Fred Darling, one of the organizers of the event. T-A photo Makes additional claims g • i+ • 0, A