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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1971-09-16, Page 1PROVIDE ACCORDION MUSIC — Some of the special music at Sunday's decoration service at the Dashwood' United Church Cemetery was provided by Pat Bender and Susan Grigg, with their accordions. A GOOD SUPPLY OF BOOKS — During registration Monday at Centralia's College of Agricultural Technology students picked up their supply of books. Getting their quota from librarian Mrs. Marie Kenney are Torn Ryan of Mount Carmel, Ron Hartman, Dashwood and Jeff Mitchell, Norwich. FOR FAIR — While the Exeter Fall Fair is still more than a away officials are busy making final arrangements, Above, week Clarence Switzer, a past president of the Kirkton Fair is shown judging a field of corn witb Exeter Fair secretary Garnet Hicks. JUDGING CYCLING AT HURON HOPE — Students at the Huron Hope school at Huron Park use some of their leisure time in bicycle riding. Above, Laurel Jacobs prepares for a spin while principal Mrs, Eleanor Scott and teacher Mrs. Mildred MacGregor watch, T.A photo Ninety-sixth Year EXETER, ONTARIO, SEPTEMBER 16, 1971 Price Per Copy 15 Cents 4 WINS AWARD Anne Louise McBride received the Jean. Rutherford Reekie Award at graduating exercises at Victoria Hospital School of Nursing last week. She has accepted a position on the staff of the same hospital. Miss McBride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Elmore McBride, John Street. JOINS HOSPITAL STAFF Christine A. Tuckey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Tuckey, Exeter, graduated September 9, 1971, from the Victoria Hospital School of Nursing. She has accepted a position with Victoria Hospital, RNA GRADUATE Doris Ferguson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Ferguson, Exeter, recently graduated from the Ontario Department of Health for Nurses' Assistant in Toronto. WILL NURSE IN TORONTO Among those graduating at the recent graduation exercises of the Victoria Hospital School of Nursing, Brenda Sybilla Dinney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Dinney, Exeter. She will be employed at the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto. NURSE TO SICK KIDS Ann Elizabeth Parkinson graduated from Victoria Hospital School of Nursing, September 9, and has accepted a position at Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Parkinson, RR 6, St. Marys. Political activity started to swing into high gear this week following the announcement by Premier William Davis that Ontario voters will go to the polls on October 21. In Huron, only one candidate has been named officially to date, but the Huron Progressive Conservatives will hold their nomination meeting in Goderich this Friday. It is a foregone conclusion that the Hon. C, S. MacNaughton will be the can- didate. He has indicated he will stand, Exeter Police Chief Ted Day asked organizations, clubs and social groups to discontinue the practice of having "open bars" at various events without securing liquor permits, He said groups committing offences in the future by serving liquor without the required permits "can be asured that they will be prosecuted." Chief Day reported a number of groups and clubs have been Exeter ladies hurt in crash Four accidents were in- vestigated by the Exeter OPP detachment officers this week, all being of a minor nature. Two Exeter women sustained minor injuries when they were involved in an accident Wed- nesday on Highway 4 south of Hensall. Drivers were Oege Koopman and Lorraine Heywood, both of Exeter. The latter and her passenger, Ladeena Volland, Hensall were injured. Constable Don Mason set damage at $600, On Saturday, a car operated by James Randall, Mount Hope, was involved in a single vehicle mishap on the Crediton Road. Damage was $250. Constable Dale Lamont investigated. Early Sunday morning, a car driven by Edward Webster, Zurich, collided with the side of the Stardust Restaurant at Crediton, causing damage of $300. Constable Frank Giffin in- vestigated. The other crash occurred in Zurich at 5:20 p.m., Tuesday, involving vehicles operated by Elaine Baechler, RR 2 Zurich, and Ronald Keller, Dashwood. Constable Bill Glassford set damage at $400. During the week the officers charged 28 persons under the Highway Traffic Act and issued warnings to another 15 drivers. OPP Cpl. Ray Brooks reminds area motorists to be alert for the presence of farm vehicles on the highways. The harvest season brings with it an increased number of farm wagons, etc. travelling to area markets. Farmers are also reminded that "slow moving vehicle" signs are mandatory on their vehicles. Administrative salaries jump Salaries for the administrative staff of the Huron County Board of Education were adjusted at a special meeting of committee of the whole "in-camera" August 23. It is understood the new salaries are effective for one year only. The director of education received a $2,000 per annum increase from $27,000 to $29,000. The five superintendents will receive salaries ranging from $21,000 to $23,000. The chief accountant was raised from $13,500 to $14,500; the plant superintendent from $11,000 to $12,000; and the manager of purchasing from $9,000 to $9,500. Wheel flips off, hits passing car Damages were light in two accidents investigated during the past week by the Exeter police department with both occurring on the weekend. Saturday morning, Constable George Robertson estimated damages at $150 when vehicles driven by George Wickham, 31 Sumner Drive, London and Harry Schroeder, RR 2, Centralia were in collision on Main street near the Post Office. The second mishap, early Sunday afternoon was caused by a flying wheel. Martin Vanden Broeck, RR 1, Wroxeter Was proceeding south on. Main street, south of Wellington when the left front wheel of his vehicle came off. The wheel went flying through the air and struck the windshield of a vehicle driven by Bevin J. Kinsman, RR 2, Staffa, Chief Ted Day estimated damage at $150, The election call has also stirred the Huron Liberals. Their nomination was quickly set for Hensall on Monday night. The NDP have already picked their candidate, Reeve Paul Carroll of Goderich, Ed Bain, also of Goderich, says he will run as an independent NDP can- didate as well, In the riding of Middlesex North, all three parties have their representatives named, The Hon. William A. Stewart, minister of agriculture, will attempt to hold his seat against two newcomers. conducting activities recently with an open bar without ob- taining special occasion permits from the Liquor Licence Board. "I feel this is an outright disregard for the law," he said, adding that if people wish to have liquor or beer on these occasions they should secure the proper permit. The cost, he explained, is not high, A wedding permit costs $5, a permit where beer and liquor are to be given away costs $10 and a permit where liquor and beer are to be sold costs $15. However, he said disregard for the law could be costly and "you are foolish if you or an organization that you belong to conduct such gatherings with no permits and an open bar." In the first place, the president of an organization could be charged with bootlegging, which is a serious offence and can resulty in a very large fine being imposed. In addition, all the liquor and beer that is seized by the police would not be returned, plus the fact that if permits were requested by such clubs or organizations in the future, they could be refused by either the LLBO or the local police department. We're sorry about that! It is with regret that The Times-Advocate an- nounces that subscription rates and news-stand prices of the paper will be increased on October 1, 1971. At that time, the price of a yearly subscription will be $8.00 for Canadian subscribers and $10.00 for American and overseas subscriptions. Price at area dealers will be 20 cents per copy. However, subscribers can still renew at the present rates until the new prices come into effect. Renewals may be made for up to two years at the present rate of $6.00 per annum. Increased costs in prac- tically all facets of the production of this news- paper have resulted in the hike in subscription rates. Since the last increase over two years ago, news- print costs, employee sal- aries and benefits, printing costs, machinery and op- erating expenses have in- creased considerably. Some area newspapers have increased their sub- scription costs to $10 per annum while others are attempting to keep- it at $8, The per issue rate for subscribers is still less than the cost of a cup of coffee at most restaurants. Representing the Liberals will be Adrian Ansems, energetic Major of Parkhill, while Mrs. Pat Chefurka will be the NDP can- didate. Mrs. Chefurka has been campaigning for several months already. Plan lively show Huron PCs are expected to stage a lively show for their provincial candidate this Friday night at the party's nomination meeting in Goderich. Many of the new 18-year-old voters are planning to join the party faithful in a demonstration of strength for the Hon. Charles MacNaughton, who has indicated he will stand for the nomination and defend his seat in the October 21 election called Monday by Premier Davis, Guest speaker will be the Hon. Darcy McKeough, Treasurer of Ontario and Minister of Economics, who was one of the top contenders for the party leadership earlier this year. With both MacNaughton and McKeough sharing the same stage, the nomination will recall A Seaforth youth, David Paul Miller, was sentenced to two days in jail and a total of $150 in fines when he pleaded guilty to three charges before Judge Glenn Hays in Exeter court, Tuesday. Miller was given the two-day sentence for obstructing Exeter Constable John Cairns on July 1, while the latter was attempting to seize some beer from Miller's car. On a charge of having liquor while under the age of 21, the Seaforth man paid a fine of $50. The other $100 levied was on a charge of careless driving laid by police in Clinton on April 16. The court learned he attained speeds of 100 miles per hour and was driving erratically. the 'M and M Road Show" two summers ago when the ministers toured Ontario to explain the province's tax reform program. MacNaughton, the former treasurer, introduced the reform plan, which has included property tax reduction grants, farm tax rebates and increasing financial aid to local school boards. McKeough, the- former minister of municipal affairs, continues to develop the reforms as the new treasurer in the Davis administration, The Huron PC nomination culminates a series of municipal reorganization meetings throughout the riding, at which poll committees have been strengthened and enlarged. The final municipal meeting will be held in Clinton Monday night, September 20. Another feature of Friday night's nomination meeting will be the election of officers for the Huron PC Association. The president, Douglas Freeman of Clinton, has stated he will not seek re-election. A local youth band will provide color for the nomination and a Defence lawyer James Don- nelly noted the charge of ob- structing the officer was very minor in that the accused had only attempted to kick the beer away from the officer. He said Miller had straightened up and realized the folly of his misdemeanors, In sentencing the youth to two days in jail, Judge Hays said "there is never a standardization of penalties for obstructing an officer." Paying a total of $185 in fines at the same court was Robert James Carlile, Hensall, who pleaded guilty to careless driving and having liquor in a place other than his residence on May 24. He was involved in an accident floor demonstration is expected. James Donnelly, Q.C. will be chairman of the meeting, which will be held in the Harbourlite Inn, Goderich. Boost budget The final pre-election meeting of the Huron New Democratic Party Riding Association was held Friday in Goderich. The outline of the campaign was reviewed by campaign organizer, ,Shirley Weary, for the 37 days preceding the anticipated October date. It" was decided that the cam- paign budget would be increased due to the favourable response discovered during initial can- vassing that has been completed by the NDP members in the last three weeks. Huron candidate, Paul Carroll, Reeve of Goderich, indicated that the degree of interest expressed by the electorate across the Riding warranted a whole- hearted attempt to place party p- olicies before the people. It was decided to produce an additional leaflet stating agricultural policies and a major — Please turn to page 3 jailed police on that date, having crashed into the rear end of a car ahead which had slowed down for a dog on the road, He had been drinking and a breathalizer test was taken, but the test was made too late. Defense lawyer James Don- nelly suggested to the court that perhaps a breathalizer should be in the Exeter area. Carlisle was fined $150 for careless driving and $35 for the liquor infraction, Other fines levied in court were as follows: Kenneth Glendenning, Parkhill, $90 for travelling at a speed of 60 in a 30 zone. Donald W. Cooper, Huron Park, $20 for being intoxicated in a public place. Dennis Ivan Brock, Woodham, $35 for having liquor while under the legal age. John Keith Riddell, Lucan, $30 for making a traffic movement not in safety. Gordon M. Tait, Huron Park, $50 for not providing proof of insurance for the motor vehicle which he was driving. Arthur G. Harvey, Goderich, $20 for failing to stop at a stop sign and $20 for travelling at a speed of 60 in a 50 zone. Peter R. Hummel, Exeter, $90 for a speed of 60 in a 30 zone. John C, Webster, Zurich, $30 for creating unnecessary noise with a motor vehicle. Glen Allen Gascho, Zurich, $60 for a speed of 80 in a 60 zone. Announce plans for night school SHDHS Principal J. L. Wooden announced this week that evening classes at the school would commence on October 4. A full list of the courses to be offered will appear in next week's issue, He said some 35 courses are being offered again this year. "We have a good range of subjects planned," he stated, I Election call prompts tictivrt ti To crack down on bars without permit Seaforth youth for obstructing New parade time, activities at Exeter For the second consecutive year, the Exeter Fall Fair will be held on Friday and Saturday giving school children and in- dustry workers a better chance to attend. Several new features are on tap for the 117th edition of the fair to be staged on September 24 and 25. One of the big changes will be the parade held in connection with the fair on Saturday. The parade will be started from Snell's Garage at a new starting time of 10.30 a.m. The Exeter Legion pipe band will lead the procession. The fair actually starts Friday night at the arena with a baby show and beauty contest highlighting the activities. One restriction has been added to the baby show and that is that only the first 10 entries in each class will be accepted. Entries will be accepted by fair secretary Garnet Hicks. The winner of the beauty contest will again receive a Bulova watch from. Exeter jeweller Earl Campbell. All contestants in the beauty contest will be asked to ride in the Saturday parade. Included in the Friday night entertainment will be the step- dancing Nickle sisters from Granton and Leslie Humphries, a baton twirler from St. Marys. Harness racing is included on the Saturday afternoon program for the second consecutive year and competition has been ex- tended to include five heats. Members of the Forest City model flying club will put on a show with their radio-controlled planes, also Saturday afternoon, Another addition to the fair this — Please turn to page 3 Kirkton fair to be earlier In an attempt to get a better break from the weatherman, officials of the Kirkton Fair decided this year to move their fair dates ahead two weeks. The Fair is being held Friday and Saturday of this week, September 17 and 18. In another new move, the fair will get underway this year Friday night with a western horse show at 7 p.m. and midway rides for children and grown-ups alike. A monster parade will lead-off events Saturday at 1 p.m. The St. Marys marching band and the Milverton High School band will participate in the parade along with 1970 Perth Dairy Princess Ann Urquhart. Also included in the parade will be floats, antique cars, decorated bicycles, clowns, ponies and horses. Huron's MP Bob McKinley will be on hand to officially open the fair. A feature of the Saturday afternoon program will be judging of the 4-H dairy and beef calf clubs.