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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1972-11-16, Page 1Cifi4an Or 4°. r•I',W fire k or trociikti 4 tiovu •ogr .N.! GREET CHURCH GOERS — Senior members of the Exeter United Church Sunday School marched in front of the church. Sunday earrvine banners. The "demonstration" was part of the publicity campaign staged for the Every conducted this Sunday. Family Visitation which will be T-A photo Ninety-eighth Year Pick officers for Big Toe ..Historian 'gives veterans insight into book on town. U The first strike was conducted at the Sweitzer flax mill, drawing a tirade of criticism from. the local newspaper and the mill was later burned down by a female suitor who had been turned down in marriage by the owner, At the turn of the century, the village council and a few local businessmen established Cana- dian Canners. As an indication of the "tremendous economic ac- tivity" Wooden said that in a three-day period in November of 1890, carloads of flour, horses, apples, lambs, chickens and 400 tons of butter were shipped from BeMeMbrance is a time for looking back, and veterans and guests attending the R. E. Pooley branch Legion Remembrance banquet in Exeter Saturday looked back a long way. Speer for the occasion was SHDHS ak principal Joe Wooden, who has nearly completed his history of Exeter for publication, kt and gave the audience an insight into some of the interesting facts that will be revealed in the book to be published for next year's centennial, He explained that the history of a small town was in fart the history of the province in many *ways because only since World War II has there been much urban growth within Ontario. "We were a small town rural province until then," he stated. The local historian said Exeter developed slower than the other 4 towns in Huron because develop- ment came from the east through Stratford and on to Goderich, When James Willis arrived in Exeter in 1832. he experienced a very mild winter, evidenced by the fact people were playing EXETER, ONTARIO, NOVEMBER 16, 1972 Exeter's Big Toe coffee house held its official opening on the weekend ,with a rock band of local youths and a full ItQl1Se of customers. With facilities to serve coffee and soft drinks, and games ranging from chess to crokinole, the coffee house is ,attracting a large number of local youths each night. On the evening when there is no scheduled entertainment, kids often bring their own guitars, resulting in a jam session, Organizers of the project are very pleased with the results. "Even if we stay open for two weeks, we have accomplished what we set out to do," said Sharon McCaffrey. Everyone realizes, however, that the work is just beginning, and Tuesday night, an executive was appointed to deal with the further work of the establish- ment. Chairman is Michael Foreman; vice chairman, Sharon McCaffrey; secretary, Debbie Higgins; treasurer, Bev Finnen; social convener, Steve Dettiner; and his assistant, Terry Janke. The purpose of the executive, in addition to the actual running of the coffee house, is to plan activities with relation to the rest of the town and to represent the coffee house to RAP, town coun- cil, and other civic groups. One of the upcoming activities, hopefully, will be to put a float in the Christmas parade, Members of the executive made it very clear that they want town support for their project, They said they want to provide a service to the community, and want community support, It was suggested that in time, the coffee house might become eligible for government grants. The executive want to keep the atmosphere of the coffee house casual, but are in the process of establishing a time schedule of people to open, close and clean the place, to sell coffee and generally to supervise activities. Price Per Copy 20 Cents Hensall SS su eople not g cricket in Goderich on Christmas day, He was the only settler within 20 miles and was one of the first in the Huron Tract, There Was no indication why he chose to settle in this district. A year later he was joined by another settler, William McConnell, who built the first tavern in Exeter, described by one traveller as "the most wretched" he bad ever been in. Wooden reviewed the names of the early settlers to this area, names which are still quite prevalent. He told Mayor Jack Delbridge that his great grandfather im- migrated from Linton, Devonshire in 1853 and settled in Usborne. He was a shepherd. The most influential early families were the Carlings and Pickards, Isaac Carling being a son of brewery founder Tom Carling, He operated a general store and tannery and was the first reeve of the community and the first elected representative in Toronto. James Pickard, described as a typical immigrant who could neither read nor write, came here in 1849 and established several businesses and he was later joined by Richard Pickard, Growth. in Exeter was slow from 1855 to 1873 and boomed from 1873 to 1892, slowing down again following that period. Reviewing the business and economic history, Wooden said the variety of business in Exeter was impressive and as an exam- ple, in 1869 the saw mill of Pickard cut one and a half million feet of lumber, There were grist mills, tanneries, flour mills, woollen mills, soap factories, farmimple- ment manufacturers, etc. The biggest industry was the Verity Plow Works, which was bigger than most of the town's existing industries, The firm shipped equipment throughout North America and the downward trend in the communi- ty was experienced when the Verity firm moved to Brantford in the 90's. porters only ing to the polls RAP official resigns post • Clerk Eric Carscadden Monday , night submitted his resignation as secretary-treasurer of Ex- eter's RAP committee, In a letter read at the meeting, Carscadden cited increased duties in the clerk's office as making his decision necessary. He has served the committee since 1965. Reeve Derry Boyle said he had asked Mrs. Jean Keller, the clerk's assistant, to consider the job, but she had indicated she was taking a university course and could not undertake the duties. No action was taken on the matter, although Boyle said he would attempt to find some candidates, nominated. He indicated months ago he was resigning because of pressure of business. Panet is the plant manager of Dashwood In- dustries Limited at Centralia. Sharen is a real estate broker, Flint operates the Drug Store at Grand Bend and Walter Crumplin is a real estate salesman. The two members of the pre- sent Grand Bend Public Utilities Commission were returned by acclamation. They are Cam Chapman and Prosper Van Bruaene. Separate school staff given pay increases McGillivray In McGillivray township ratepayers will not be required to go to the polls to elect a council on December 4 but it could happen at a later date. Only two persons qualified for the three positions on council so returning officer Bill Amos is forced to call another nomina- tion. Two-thirds of the 1973-74 McGillivray council will be made up of William Allison and Jack Dorman. Reeve George Dixon has retired and his position is being filled by councillor Gerald Wright who moves up. The newly created position of deputy-reeve will be held by another present member of council Ben Thomp- son. Trustee Michael Connolly, RR 3 Kippen, chairman of the salary negotiating committee, advised the Huron-Perth County Roman Catholic Separate School Board Monday that an ageeement, had been reached with its teachers for the contract year 1972-73. In the agreement, ratified by both groups Monday night, the 156 teachers of the board will ao receive an increase of 8.72 per- cent. Mr. Connolly pointed out there is an increase in the number of teachers over last year — three oral French teachers and two special educa- tion teachers. Salary ranges for the elemen- tary school teacherp in Categories 1 to 7 respectively, are; with last year's in brackets: $5,500 to $7,600 ($5,400 to $7,400); $6,000 to $9,100 ($5,900 to $8,- 800);$6,500 to $10,700 ($6,400 to Outers stage pollution day This Saturday South Huron District High School Junior Outers will be conducting a pollu- tion day in Exeter. Approximately 35 students will be covering all areas of the town collecting any debris found on public property. These pollution conscious students will be easily recognized by the onlookers. Each person will be wearing a sign bearing a Pollution Slogan. This is strictly a voluntary service that the young people feel is necessary to jolt the people of Exeter into motion. "Let's go, Exeter — Help keep our little town clean and pollution free." Tuckersmith Tuckersmith township reeve Elgin Thompson was unopposed at the expiry of nominations Monday afternoon. Deputy-reeve Alex McGregor has retired after 11 years of service to the township and he is being replaced by councillor Er- vin Sillery. Returned to council seats by acclamation were Cleve Coombs and Lambert Branderhorst and they will be joined by newcomer Vinee Powlie who is a resident of — Please turn to page 3 Grand Bend An election will be held for all positions on the village council at Grand Bend, Incumbent reeve John J. Payne Sr. is being opposed by councillor David Jackson and present councillors Murray. Des Jardins and Bill Cochrane will be opposed by newcomers Ted Flint, Walter Crumplin and Bob Sharen for the four positions on council. The fourth member of the 1971- 72 council Paul Panet was not Nearly all electors in this dis- trict will go to the polls in various municipal elections scheduled for Monday, December 4. The only area residents not having an opportunity to cast a ballot in the upcoming election will be 45 separate school sup- porters living in the village of Hensall, All others will be voting for council positions or school board representatives. Two municipalities will have an election for Reeve, They are Hay township where Reeve Joseph Hoffman is being challenged by deputy-reeve Lloyd Hendrick and Grand Bend with councillor David , Jackson opposing incumbent John J. Payne Sr. for the chief magistrate's post. In Exeter councillor Mrs. Helen Jermyn is moving up to oppose deputy-reeve Donald MacGregor and eight candidates are vying for six council seats. Plenty of election activity is taking place in the village of Lucan and the township of Bid- dulph. In both instances the FkaVe has been reelected. In Lucan a total of 10 can- didates filed their nomination papers to contest the four seats on council and in Biddulph nine are attempting to make a posi- tion on the three man council. The only municipality failing to get a full slate of council is McGillivray township where another nomination will be necessary to name a third coun- cillor. $10,100); $7,200 to $12,400 ($7,100 to $11,900); $7,400 to $12,900 ($7,- e00 to $12,200); $8,400 to $13,200 ($8,300 to $13,100) ;$8,900 to $13,- 700 ($8,800 to $13,600); Contributions by the board to hospital and medical insurance has been increased from 66 per cent to 66 2/3 per cent. Group life insurance participa- tion by the board has been in- creased from 50 per cent to 66 2/3 per cent. A responsibility allowance will be paid to each school principal on the basis of $375 for each occupied classroom which is un- changed from the 1971-72 agree- ment. Vice-principals, when ap- pointed. will be paid a respon- sibility allowance of 50 per cent of the allowance paid to prin- cipals. Qualified consultants on a full time basis will receive $2,000 for duties performed, HONORED AGAIN --- R. E. Pooley, who has received many Legion honors in the past, including having the local branch named after him, was given one' more recognition at the Remembrance Day banquet, Saturday. Zone executive member George Inglis presented Mr. Poole,y with his 50-year pin. T-A photo 1 million bean loss now appears reality Dog gains revenge? The million dollar loss to white bean farmers in Southwestern Ontario which was predicted several weeks ago if the weather didn't improve has become a reality. This week Philip Durand of Zurich, chairman of the Ontario se, JOHN PAYNE DAVID JACKSON ... contenders for GB Reeye • TAKE SALUTE World War I veterans were honored Sunday when from the Remembrance Day parade. Lining up from the left are: Norry, Cliff Brintnell, R.E. Pooley, Legion president Fred Simmons, Maurice Quance and Sylvanus Cann. A stray dog in Exeter managed to avenge his own kind. He sent the local dog catcher crashing into a bridge. The story was related in court, Tuesday, when Richard F. Roelofson appeared on a charge of careless driving laid after an accident on September 26. At 3:10 a.m. on that date, Roelofson crashed into,the bridge on Main St. while returning home from duties as a veterinarian at the Dresden race track. He told the court visibility was poor and he had driven home by way of Grand Bend. It was raining, the visibility was poor and the road slippery when he approached the bridge and a dog ran out in front of him. In attempting to avoid the dog, he crashed into the bridge, causing $2,500 damage to his vehicle. Constable George Robertson agreed with Roelofson regarding the highway and weather con- ditions and Judge Glenn Hays dismissed the charge. Defence lawyer was K. I. McLean, Exeter. Exeter Exeter Mayor Jack Delbridge and Reeve Derry Boyle have been acclaimed to their offices again. Neither man has ever been forced into an election for his position. However, the remaining seats on council will be decided by the electors. Councillor Helen Jermyn, who became the first woman to serve on council when she was elected four years ago, will attempt to become the first female representative from the town to serve on county council. She will oppose incumbent Don MacGregor in a battle for the deputy-reeve's chair. There are eight candidates for the six council seats. Incumbent Bruce Shaw changed his plan to retire and is back in the race along with one other sitting member, Tom MacMillan. They will be facing six new- comers, 'although one of them, Ted Wright, has served on coun- cil previously. The other five are Garr Rice, Bob Simpson, Ben Hoogenboom, Harold Patterson and Glen Northcott, they were chosen to take the salute Vic Hogarth, Earl Guenther, Norm Wilf Reeves, Bill Parker, Louis Day, T-A photo Weather leads to only one accident DON MacGREGOR HELEN JERMYN • . Deputy reeve candidates in Exeter operated by Stewart Thomson, Goderich, and Donald Ross, Huron Park, collided on Parkdale Avenue in Huron Park. Total damage was estimated at $100 by Constable Bill Glassford. An -error appeared in last week's accident report. Damage to a car driven by Raymond Thompson, Centralia, was listed at $2,400. The figure should have been $240. During the past week, the local detachment officers charged six persons under the Highway Traf- fic Act and issued warnings to another H. OPP Cpl, Ray Brooks reminds area drivers that road conditions reports may be obtained by calling road information centres at London (451-5160) or Stratford (271-3550). OPP detachments are not provided with information on winter road conditions throughout the province while the information centres have up-to-date reports on all areas, Despite hazardous driving con- ditions with the onslaught of winter, Exeter OPP report only one accident on slippery roads, Tuesday, That crash occurred at 11:00 a.m. when a pickup truck being driven by Raymond Hartman, RR 3, Zurich, skidded off the Goshen line about one mile south of 'Zurich, The truck was owned by Paul Ducharme and damage was listed at $1,500 by Constable Bill Lewis. On Sunday at 7:45 p.m. in Hen- sall a car owned by Irvin Martin, Hensall, sustained damage of $200 when it was struck by a car driven by Steven Smith, RR 3, Exeter, The Martin vehicle had been parked and Smith backed into it. Damage to the Smith vehicle was set at only $10 by Constable Al Quinn. The only crash of the week occurred 'Wednesday when cars (to. REMEMBER IN THEIR OWN WAY .— Just about every school in the district had some sort of Remembrance Day service. At J.A.D. McCurdy Public School the grade VIII students took charge of the program and the setting, and each class made and presented their own wreath, Shown here presenting the kindergarten wreath are Phillip French, Corine Cowie and Shelley Gillan. T-A photo Bean Producers Marketing Board said the loss of white beans could reach a million and a half dollars, While the loss is high, Durand said area bean growers are ac- tually ahead of the game. This is due to a 30 percent increase in acreage and farmers expect to surpass last year's 150 million pound harvest by more than 20 million pounds, Durand, who earlier this year headed a three-man overseas trade mission to promote Ontario white beans said some loss in markets could be expected. Area agriculture officials and bean mill operators agree there is little hope for the some 7,000 acres still left inthe fields. Howard Scene, manager of the W. G. Thompson and Sons mill in Hensall, said Wednesday after- noon, "I see little hope for the beans remaining. We had a few come in about ten days ago, but they were hopeless, Even if they can be dried they will split." An adjuster for the Ontario Crop Insurance Commission Lloyd Lovell of Exeter agrees. Lovell told the T-A, "if we c id get a miracle from the weatherman, the best we could hope for would be hog feed." He continued, "I have never seen a fall like this in the 38 years I have been connected with far- ming. I have not needed sun glasses at all in the past three weeks. If the sun barely peeks through I need glasses when out in the fields," Lovell said it's a common oc- currence to see big tractors mired deeply in the mud in bean and corn fields, He added, "I have been getting from five to eight claims per day on beans and now the corn claims are starting to come in. I checked one lot of beans totalling 210 acres in Usborne township Way," Durand said that even if the remainder of the crop could be gathered in the next few weeks, the resultant losses in the as yet unharvested beans could run as high as 40 percent. This is because the'moisture content in the beans is as high as 30 percent in most cases, making it virtually' impossible to mechanically gather the bens, let alone market the remaining Oro . Mr. Durand said that most of the remaining crop will in all eventuality be plowed under by farmers. "It appears highly un- Please turn to page 3 0 JOSEPH HOFFMAN LLOYD HENDRICK battling for Hay Peeve post