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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1970-12-03, Page 1CAR COMPLETELY WRECKED — A Sunday noon accident on Highway 81, east of Grand Bend claimed the life of Barry Robbins of the Parkhill area. The car in which he was a passenger is shown above being hauled away by a wrecker. T-A photo THREE LIVES CLAIMED IN DISTRICT CRASHES Three men died,, another continues to fight for his life and two others suffered serious. injuries in two spectacular accidents in the area .Sunday. Two of the men died in the flaming wreckage of their car which hit a tree about two miles north of Exeter around 4:30 p.m. Dead are the driver of the vehicle, Allen Thompson, 22, of 56 Krug St,, Kitchener, and a passenger trapped in the rear seat, James Masse, 19, also of Kitchener. In critical condition at St. Joseph's Hospital in London is Telesford Pacquett, 20, a native of North Bay and now a resident of Kitchener. He sustained extensive burns to his body. The three men were apparently on their way home after visiting with a Zurich area couple, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Bedard, an aunt and uncle of Masse, They were southbound on Highway 4 and had just passed Another southbound vehicle and when the driver pulled back into his lane, he lost control of the 1965 Plymouth. The vehicle spun around on the road and then shot backwards into a tree on the east side of the road. The car was quickly engulfed in flames as the gas tank burst and Exeter firemen and local OPP officers were called to the scene. Fire Chief Gary Middleton said the car was a "ball of flames" when his men arrived, and after they had the flames fairly well under control, noticed that the passenger in the front seat of the vehicle was still breathing. He was pulled from the smouldering wreckage by Bill Gilfillan and Lloyd Hodgins. Masse. Was still sitting upright in the rear seat, Medical assistance was quickly on the scene as an. ambulance from the Goderich hospital arrived in less than five minutes.. It had been travelling beck to Goderich from a. preVious The attendants administered oxygen at the scene and PaCquett was rushed to St. Joseph's Hospital,. OPP Cpl. Ray Brooks, who assisted Constable E. C. Wilcox in the investigation, had the car with its two dead occupants removed from the scene and taken to the department of highways building in Exeter, to facilitate removal of the charred bodies without a large crowd of onlookers. Both Cpl. Brooks and Fire Chief Middleton expressed some surprise at the number of people who permitted small children to mill around the grotesque accident scene. Dr. Frank Mills, Goderich, acted as coroner and pronounced both men dead at the scene. A post mortem conducted on the driver determined that he had died from the burns received in the blaze. A large number of spectators were at the scene and police had difficulty controlling the heavy traffic until more officers arrived to detour traffic. Two cars were involved in a crash half a mile south of the fatality involving cars driven by D. Steven Mack, Exeter, and Gregory Revington, Lucan, Total damage was set at $75 by Constable Bill Lewis. Dies in hospital The other fatal crash occurred early Sunday morning on Highway 81, one mile east of Grand Bend. Barry Robbins, 22, Parkhill, died in St. Joseph's Hospital early Monday morning from extensive injuries sustained in the crash, He was driving a late model sports car which went out of control while proceeding around a curve. The car apparently flipped over a couple of times while careening through the ditch and finally came to rest in a field, The vehicle was completely demolished and damage was listed at $2,000. Two passengers in the eastbound car were also admitted to hospital. Larry Hicks, 22, of Parkhill, sustained a broken ankle, cuts to both legs and back injuries. Barry Nevin, 21, of London, had scalp lacerations. Both are still in hospital. The accident was investigated by Cpl. Brooks and Constable D. A. Mason. Two more hurt Two other persons were injured in other accidents investigated by the local detachment officers this week. They were Hans Lennartz, Stratford, and Mrs. Doreen Thurman, RR 1 Dashwood, — Please turn to page 3 Ninety-sixth Year EXETER, ONTARIO, DECEMBER 3, 1970 Price Per Copy 15 Cents Only one crash in entire month '0 Drivers in Exeter came with one day of having an accident-free November. The record was blemished Sunday at 5:00 p.m. when a car driven by Donald M. Scott, 168 Main St., went out of control and struck a tree on the south side of Anne St., west of William. Scott was treated at South Huron Hospital for lacerations to his face and forehead, then released. Damage to his vehicle was listed at $700 by Constable Robertson. Chief Ted Day reported that this November's one accident compares to a total of seven during the same Month last year. "Maybe thig means that motorists are driving more defensively," he, commented. During the *nth, the local officers charged Six persons with various offences under the Highway Traffic Act and issued warnings to another 16 drivers. Four persOns were charged with liquor offences and one with impaired driving. ti Ratepayers go to the polls in nine area municipalities GRUESOME SCENE — Two men burned to death in the flaming wreckage of their car and another is still fighting for his life after a spectacular crash north of Exeter late Sunday afternoon. Smoke still pours from the car in the top photo while the lone survivor is covered with the blankets and fire coats after being pulled from the wreckage by Exeter firemen. The photo below shows the twisted, burned vehicle against the tree it struck. T-A photos Charge youth over murder '4 HONORS HIS MPP — Premier John Robarts, a summer resident of Oakwood Patk, paid tribute to his member of parliament, the Hon. C. S. MacNaughton last week. Billed as "Huron's Premier Resident", Mr, Robarts is shown here with Mrs. MacNaughton and her daughter, Heather, T.A photo COUPLE HONORED — An Evening with Charlie and Addie was a tremendous success as 900 persons jammed the large recreation hall at Huron Park to honor the Huron MPP and his wife. Bob Bushfield, Crediton, is shown at the front of a long line of people who added their personal congratulations to the couple following the plaudits bestowed on them by several speakers, including Premier John Robarts. Charlie, Addie overwhelmed `It's quite tremendous' Voters in the village of Hensall will be voting for Reeve and the four-seat council. Vying for the chief magistrate post are John Baker and Mrs. Minnie Noakes. In contention for council positions are Paul Neilands, Leonard Erb, Harold Knight, Murray Baker and John Sangster. Lucan voters also go to the polls to select a reeve and four members of council. Incumbent Ivan Hearn and a present member of council Harry Wraith are in contention for the chief magistrate's position. Seeking seats on council are Elmer Huffman, William Mathers, Bernard Avery, Clifford Abbott and Mrs. Elizabeth Goddard. In Stephen township, four candidates are competing for three seats on, council. They are present members Gerald Dearing and Stephen Dundas and newcomers David McClure and Kenneth Campbell. The only election action in McGillivray township has councillor Albert Armstrong opposing Reeve George Dixon. Tuckersmith voters will choose three councillors from four candidates in the running. They are incumbents Cleave Coombs and Ervin Sillery along with newcomers Lambert Branderhorst and Mrs. Ann James. The same situation exists in Stanley township with four persons vying for three positions. Sitting members Thomas Consitt, Calvin Horton and John Scotchmer are being opposed by Paul Steckle, a new nominee. Find lost horse dead in woodlot A search for a missing horse in Stephen Township ended last week when the animal was found dead in a bush. Jim Laye, RR 3 Dashwood, reported the horse missing on November 26 but notified police the next day he had found the animal It had apparently fallen on a sharp stick and its stomach was punctured. Crediton is the only Police Village in the area where an election for trustees will be held. In the running for three positions are Fred Sims, Gordon Slaght, William Averill, Norman Eveland and Alfred Smith. Separate school supporters in the villages of Zurich and Hensall and the township of Hay will choose between Ted Geoffrey and Ray Hartman as their representative on the Huron-Perth combined Separate School board. Public school ratepayers in Stanley and Tuckersmith townships and Bayfield and Seaforth will go to the polls to name two members to the Huron CountyBoard of Education. The candidates are Mrs. Marilyn Kunder, John Broadfoot and Dr. Morgan Smith. The first Santa Claus parade in Exeter for several years will be staged Saturday afternoon with a good number of floats and entries expected to be on hand. Highlight of course will be the arrival of the jolly old chap from the north and he'll be riding in style on a float provided by the London Free Press. It is the same float, complete with Santa's reindeer, which was in the London parade and has been visiting several other area communities. The Exeter Legion Pipe band will be in attendance along with several area dignitaries.. Invitations have been extended to the Hon, C. S. MacNaughton, MP Robert McKinley, Warden Roy Westcott and Mayor Jack Delbridge, but at press time all had not confirmed if their duties would permit them to attend. The SHDHS Junior Panthers, recent winners of the Wired-Perth Conference title after an unbeaten year will be hi the parade along with the attractive cheerleaders who cheered them on to victory. Several other service, church and school groups and A Crediton area youth appeared in Goderich court Monday to face a charge of non-capital murder in the November 22 death of Miss Pearl Fahner. Huron MOH resigns post Dr. G. P. A, Evans, Huron's Medical Officer of Health, has announced his resignation. Dr. Evans has accepted a similar post with the Waterloo County District Health Unit. His resignation is effective February 28. Speculation is that the announcement may force Huron into amalgamating with the Perth County Health Unit. Perth has agreed to the amalgamation, but Huron councillors have vetoed the plan several times, despite the fact an increase in grants from the provincial government would be available. Area child has stomach pumped A Huron Park infant had her stomach pumped out at Victoria Hospital last Wednesday after swallowing all the contents in a bottle of teething aid solution. It was feared the substance taken in such a large quantity would be injurious. Diane Dawson, one and a half, was rushed to hospital by OPP Constable E. C. Wilcox. Her mother, Mrs. Marlene Dawson, 117 Columbia Drive, accompanied her. The youngster remained in hospital overnight and was then released. businessmen have already indicated they'll have entries in the parade and youngsters will have an opportunity to meet some of their favorite characters including Yogi Bear, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Andy Panda, Smokey the Bear and Frosty the Snowman. There'll even be a live lion. The parade will leave from the arena at 2:00 p.m. under the direction of Carf Cann and will proceed south on Main to Simcoe St. It will then go east and come north on Andrew St. Santa Claus will drop out of the parade at John St. where facilities will be set up to help him hand out Pepsi Cola and Frito potato chips to all the youngsters in town for the occasion. Parade entries are still invited. No formal application has to be made although Carf Cann said he would like some indication if possible so he will know what to plan in arranging the parade through town. A prize of $50 is being offered for the best float with $30 for second and $20 for third and fourth places. Sponsors of the parade are the Exeter Board of Trade. Clarence George Blyde, 19, of RR 2 Crediton, was remanded without plea. He was arrested by police less than a week after Miss Fahner died from a severe beating in her Crediton home. The 76-year-old woman had a severe skull fracture and was found unconscious in her bed around noon on Saturday, November 21. Investigating police officers reported she had been very badly beaten. A broken mop handle, which may have been used in the beating, was near where Miss Fahner was found sprawled across her bed. Blyde was arrested Friday at Mohawk Raceway near Campbellville by Inspector Lloyd Lyle, Toronto, Criminal Investigation Branch of the OPP, and Exeter detachment OPP Constable Dale Lamont. The arrest followed an exhaustive investigation by members, of the Exeter, Goderich and Sebringville detachments under the direction of Inspector Lyle. The police had interviewed residents throughout the Crediton, Centralia and Huron Park area in an effort to come up with some clues to the murder of the popular Crediton woman. Blyde had been working as an assistant trainer during the current racing meet at Mohawk. Police expressed appreciation of the assistance they have received from area citizens during this investigation. Consider change for Boxing Day Some confusion arose this week over store hours in Exeter. A number of businesses were open Wednesday while others were not. Normally the stores had been opened all day Wednesday in December, but at a recent meeting it was decided to stay closed for the first Wednesday this year because it fell so early in the month. Many were not aware of the decision made at that time. However, they'll all be open Wednesdays for the balance of December and will be opened until 9:00 p.m. on December 17, 18, 21, 22 and 23. Some question has also arisen regarding the Boxing Day holiday this year. It falls on Saturday and some communities have indicated they'll declare Monday, December 28 as the holiday. Exeter council is expected to make a decision on this at their meeting Monday. Six more winners \ in Exeter draw Another six winners have been picked in the Exeter Board of Trade's Pic-A-Prize contest. This week's winners include: Mrs. William H. Bell, Hensall; Har Brintnell, Exeter; Mrs. Tom Slavin, RR 2 Kippen; Mrs. William Webster, Hay P.O.; Marilyn Riley, Centralia and Russell C. Ferguson, RR 1 Hensel'. All coupons have now been destroyed and the third draw will be held Monday. "We in public life know what great sacrifices our wives make," he said. Mrs. MacNaughton was the first to reply, explaining to the large crowd it was "a tremendous evening and I'll always treasure it." The Huron MPP, visibly moved by the plaudits and tributes, said it was overwhelming and that he found it difficult to express himself adequately. "There are no words to express my gratitude, it's quite tremendous,' he said and then introduced his son, John and daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Howitt. Mr. MacNaughton said his experience with Premier Robarts "has been nothing short of tremendous" and said he would never forget the responsibilities turned his way by Mr. Robarts since assuming office. Guest speaker for the evening was Gordon Sinclair, referred to in the program as "Ontario's wealthiest commentator." He told the audience he was attending the event "because I trust Charles MacNaughton." Sinclait also said he was impressed and pleased to share — Please turn to page 3 Request drivers leave walk clean Exeter Police Chief Ted Day this week issued an appeal to persons parking in the area behind the Devon Building to refrain, from blocking the sidewalk. The appeal was made on behalf of several senior citizens who have complained that they have to walk onto the road to get around the cars on the north side of Huron at Main. In asking drivers to have some consideration for this matter, he reminded them that "it is difficult for the older persons to walk along the sidewalk, let alone go out onto the roadway. Ratepayers in nine district municipalities go to the polls Monday to name the officials that will run the business of their municipalities for the next two years. Only the town of Exeter and the townships of Biddulph and Usborne will not be participating in election campaigns. At Grand Bend, a list of 14 candidates will be facing the voters for three different positions. Incumbent Orval Wassmann, Howard Green and John J. Payne Sr. are battling for the Reeve's post. Fighting for the four council seats are incumbents David Jackson, Ian Coles and Ivan Luther and newcomers Mrs. Shirley Sylvester, Bill Cochrane and Murray A. DesJardins. Five Grand Bend residents are seeking two positions on the Public Utilities Commission. They are present member Lawrence Mason and new candidates Bill Baird, Prosper Van Bruaene, Jack Mennell and Roland Grenier. One of Huron County's best known residents was the key-note speaker in paying tribute to the Hon. C. S. and Mrs. MacNaughton at "An Evening with Charlie and Addle" at Huron Park, Thursday. "This is an enormous tribute to my member," stated Premier John Robarts as he looked out over the crowd of 900. Premier Robarts is a summer resident at Oakwood Park in Stephen Township and joked that when things got rough he called up his member from Huron to ask what he was going to do about the situation. He told the people of Huron that their member was a good member, a good man, a good friend and a great servant of this province. "He epitomizes so much that is right and proper in our people and our province," Mr. Robarts said of the Provincial Treasurer, listing the latter's virtues as honesty, fair dealing, infinite patience and an infinite capacity toserve. "I can say no more," the Premier concluded. Premier Robarts also paid tribute to Mrs. MacNaughton, pointing out that the life for a wife of a politician varied from fun to grief. Date of inquest is rescheduled An inquest into the drowning death of Murray Glanville, Crediton has been postponed until January 15. It had been scheduled this Friday at the Exeter Town Hall. Glanville drowned when he fell from a bridge at the Devil's Elbow in Stephen Township on October 24. Santa Claus parade all set for Saturday