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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1973-06-28, Page 1SENATOR RETURNS - Exeter's Centennial celebrations will officially get underway Saturday afternoon with Senator Richard Stanbury do- ing the honours. Above, Senator Stanbury is shown with Barbara Atkin- son in 1935. HONOR LIFETIME BUSINESSMAN — About 75 people gathered Monday to honor Earl R. Guenther, third from left, for his many years of service to the community and to the school in particular. Standing with Mr. Guenther from the left are R. L. Cunningham, from the Huron County Board of Education, Morley Sanders, retiring vice-principal of SHDHS; Joe Wooden, principal of SHDHS; Mery [Davies, manager of the Sarnia branch of Charterways, and Pat Strain, vice-president of Charterways. UNVEIL PLAQUE Four descendants of early Exeter families were given the honor of unveiling a plaque commemorating the community's founding. From the left are: John Willis, Miss Marion Bissett, Mrs. Louise Craig cmcl cY,,,Pickard..In the, ;round is .Joe Wooden, who arranged 'the dedication ceremony. Historic plaque unveiled at site 'where it began' BEEF DISAPPEARS QUICKLY - More than 1,600 persons attended the annual beef barbecue at the rieW. Kirkton-Woodham hall Saturday, Above, Bill Waghorn tuts off some of the delectable beef for Mr. and Mrs, Harry Strang of Usborne township. T.A photo Outstanding Student Karen L. Russell, daughter of Roy Russell, Russeldale, and the late Mrs. Audrey Russell, graduated from St. Mary's School of Nursing in Kitchener recently, Karen received the award for an "Outstanding Student" presented by the faculty of St. Marys. She received her earlier education at Mt. Pleasant Public School and Mitchell District High School. Karen is a granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs, Albert Scott, Exeter. Interior Designer Debbie Etherington, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. R.D, Etherington, Hensall, was presented with a liripipe (a longer version of a un- iversity hood in the school colors with tassles on the end) and diploma in Art and Interior Design at convocation of Georgian College of Applied Arts, Barrie. Debbie has accepted a position in the Department of Research and Development, Glen- dale Corporation, Strathroy. (photo by Doerr) Registered Nurse Jacqueline Ann Lewis, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Lewis, RR 2, Ailsa Craig graduated recently from St. Joseph's Regional School of Nur- sing, London as a registered nurse. Receives Proficiency Award Pamela May Carter, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Joseph Carter, RR 2, Denfield, graduated recently from the Atkinson School of Nursing at Toronto Western Hospital. Pam received an award for general proficiency in nursing. She is a graduate of Medway High School and a former student of Prince Andrew Public School, London township. To Work at SHDHS Richard Daniel Graham, son of Mr. and Mrs. D.W: Shaw, Lakewood Gardens, RR 1, Dashwood, has recently graduated from Althouse College of Education in London, He has a B.A. in Sociology from the Univer- sity of Western Ontario. Richard has accepted a position at South Huron District High School. His wife, Wanda, has also graduated from Althouse College and has a B.A. in Mathematics from Western, Althouse Grad Douglas Glenn Wolper recently graduated from Althouse College of Education in London, He previously obtained his Honors Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at the University of Waterloo. He has accepted a teaching position with the Waterloo County Board of Education, Doug is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Walper, Cam- bridge (Preston). Receives BA Lois Wright, daughter of Mrs. Esther Wright and the late Frank Wright, Kippen, received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Western Ontario at the spring convocation recently. Pair fined $50 in carwash theft Two area youths made their seventh appearance on the same charge when they appeared before Judge Glenn Hays, Tuesday. Kenneth Jones, Huron Park and Steven Dale Smith, RR 3, Exeter had previously pleaded guilty and were in court this week for sentencing on a charge of theft. They had been involved in having taken money from the local car wash, owned by David Corrie, Clinton, At the last court appearance, they had been told to make restitution but they told Judge Hays this week they had been unable to contact the owner. A police officer indicated he had been speaking to Mr. Corrie earlier in the day and the two were advised to leave the court and find the car wash owner, They returned to report they had made restitution and Judge Flays levied fines of $50 to each of the accused. "Earl R. Guenther, after 33 years of an exceedingly active life, has decided to take things easier". This statement was written in 1952 by J.M, Southcott when the Guenther and Tuckey Transport Lines came together. And Monday night, more than 20 years later, E.R, Guenther retired for the second time. About 75 people gathered at a retirement dinner at SHDHS to honor Mr. Guenther's many years of service, especially to the hand. Several talented young people will also be performing. A giant fireworks display will be put on after the final ball game. Tuesday's program includes the Sorority tour of homes and tea. Five homes are included on the tour. In the evening, the Huronia Singers and the London Men of Accord will perform in the arena. The Barbershoppers list one local member, Bob Russell. They have won several Canadian cham- pionships and have earned in- ternational honors as well. Horse races will be the main attraction Wednesday afternoon, There will be eight races in all. Major Hoople and His Boarding House, a popular rock band, will perform at the arena in the evening. In a spot along Highway 4 at Riverview Park — not far from where it all began — an historical plaque was unveiled Sunday to commemorate the founding of Exeter. While James Willis, the first settler, chose to make his home about one mile south of the river, several speakers on the program noted that the early community grew most rapidly in the vicinity of the river flats as it was the site of several mills and allied in- dustries and trades. "Where we are sitting was the site of the woollen, grist and saw mills," stated Joe Wooden, local historian who reviewed some of the highlights of the early growth in the community. The SHDHS principal has school. Guests included representatives of Charterways Ltd., who took over Exeter Coach Lines several years ago, the Huron County Board of Education, South Huron District High School and almost 100 percent of the men and women who have driven school buses over the years under Mr. Guenther. Mr, Guenther first started busing students to Exeter in 1944 but his career started much earlier than that, Before the days of the motor vehicle, Guenthers operated a stage business and particularly in summer did a thriving business between Exeter and Grand Bend. They also ran a stage line from Dashwood to Parkhill which Mr. Guenther himself drove from 1912 to 1918 when rural mail delivery began. When he was just about 14 years old, in 1910, Mr. Guenther carried his first bag of mail and he carried steadily until he was 16. In April, 1823,"Guenther' became postmaster at Dashwood and served in this capacity until 1966, just two months short of 43 years. He served overseas iii World War I and arrived home March 81, 1919, On April 14 of the same A sidewalk sale is scheduled for Thursday. The Main St. will be closed off and there will be considerable entertainment. This will include a puppet show, the Heywood Brothers and the Jesus People, The Lions will also stage a log-sawing contest on John St. during the afternoon and the hospital will he open for tours from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Another giant parade gets underway at 6:30 p.m. with the Lions organizing. It will feature an agriculture theme and Gerry Prout indicates service club have lined up some outstanding machines for the parade. A bingo and variety program will follow in the arena. A total of $750 will be given away in the bingo, including a $500 jackpot, The Heywood Brothers and Gerry Smith and the Ranch Gang written a book on Exeter's history and it is hoped it will be available for distribution during centennial week which gets underway Friday, He reviewed the early history of the first two settlers, Willis and James McConnell. The latter built the first inn and mill in Exeter as a representative of the Canada Company. He told the audience of around 100 that it was good to remember history, because people without history are like those without a memory, Wooden explained that the history of small towns was im- portant in Ontario, and indeed Canada, because the nation until three decades ago was a nation of small towns. year, he took over the transport business from his mother, who had been operating it while he was away. The business continued to grow, until Mr. Guenther sold the Transport Ltd, in 1952, resulting in the formation of Guenther- Tuckey Transport Ltd. At that time, Guenther Transport Ltd, had 20 motor units comprised of trucks and traitors and the Tuckey Transport had nine. A building to house the firm was erected at the north end of town and Exeter Coach Lines, Ltd., under Mr. Guenther took over the adjoining buildings, formerly used by the Guenther Transport Ltd. When Mr. Guenther started busing in 1944 he had only one bus, Now the firm has 21 buses and runs 17 routes. At that time, in addition to being postmaster, Mr. Guenther operated the mail and passenger bus from Exeter to Grand Bend and carried the mail to and from the Exeter post office to the railway depot, In 1965 the mail started caning up from London by truck, and a couple of years later, the mail and passenger services were stopped. Mr. Guenther sold Exeter Coach Lines in 1968 to Char. —Please turn to Page 3 will entertain. Friday's program includes the centennial ball with Lionel Thornton and a Little Britches Wild West show at the com- munity park. Included on that program will be the exciting chariot races. A full line of activities will also be held at the Exeter Legion Hall and Woody and the Main St. Jug Band will be performing every day at noon on Main St. The newly renovated fire hall will be open for inspection and the police office will also be open. The police have also arranged an historical display in the town hall. Antiques will also be on display in the town hall. The centennial office will be open for the week and all visitors are invited to sign the guest book. Several speakers on the program commended Wooden for arranging the plaque unveiling and also for his effort to record the history of the community. Chairman Bruce Shaw referred to him as "our resident historian" and said that he was responsible, more than anyone else, for the dedication taking place. The plaque was unveiled by four descendants of early families in Exeter, These in- cluded Miss Marion Bissett, Mrs. Louise Craig, C.V. Pickard and John Willis. Mayor J.H. Delbridge extended greetings to the guests, noting he was pleased to have the honor and privilege of serving as head of council during centennial year. Huron MP Bob McKinley paid tribute to the early settlers and noted that while Exeter had not developed as soon as some other Huron communities, it had surpassed most of them. "In the future, we will be remembered by the things we do today, and it behooves us all to — Please turn to page 3 BLAST OFF! Centennial excitement mounts All systems are go for the biggest week in Exeter's 100-year history. Excitement continues to mount as centennial week approaches. Several local stores have added historical displays in their windows and the centennial office is a hive of activity as residents secure tickets for the various events. "All we need now is good weather," suggested Reeve 'Derry Boyle, chairman of the centennial committee. The event gets underway Friday night with the opening dance at the arena with Joe Overholt providing the music, Saturday is one of the biggest days on the agenda with ac- tivities getting underway at 2:00 p,m, with the giant parade being oraganized by the Exeter Kins- men. Five bands will be in at- tendance, including two of the best in Ontario, the Midlanders Drum and Bugle Corps of Lon- don, and the Sarnia Lionaires. They'll be joined by the Exeter Legion Pipe Band, the Seaforth District High School Girls' Trumpet Band and the St. Marys Starlet Strutters, Dozens of antique cars will be on hand and 10 horse-drawn vehicles have already been en- tered. The parade starts at the high school and will proceed down Gidley to Main and south to Huron. It then goes west to Carling and will turn at Victoria and pass by the grandstand at the community park. The official opening will feature two former Exeterites, Senator Richard Stanbury and the Hon. Robert Stanbury. A massed choir from Exeter Public School and Precious Blood Separate School will sing four numbers with a centennial theme. Sky-divers will descend upon the grounds and other activities include a beard judging contest, centennial queen contest and a chicken barbecue. In the evening, the popular recording stars, the Mercy Brothers, will perform in the arena. Sunday's program includes a Legion Drumhead with a service at the cenotaph at 2:00 p.m. and the drumhead at the grandstand at 2:30. Three bands will be in attendance and will provide a concert following the service. In the evening, a song-fest will be staged at the SHDHS auditorium under the auspices of the Ministerial Association. Leading the singing will be the Huronia Singers; the St. Andrews choir and Jericho Road. Monday is another full day, including a ball tournament and minor soccer tournament run- ning throughout the day. A synchronized swim team and diving team from Toronto will put on a demonstration at the swimming pool and there will be free swimming and a swim meet for local youngsters as well. An amateur show will be staged in the arena starting at 2:00 p.m. Put in as a "late at- traction" it could turn out to be one of the most interesting programs of the week. Headlining the show are former area natives, Earl and Martha Heywood, along with the Heywood Brothers. Peter Snell, who is organizing the program hopes to get one of Ontario's top fiddlers to perform as well and Woody and the Main St. Jug Band may also be on E.R. Guenther honored Retires for second time Pays $400 in fines on two driving counts A London man was fined a total of $400 or 40 days in jail when he appeared before Judge Glenn Hays on two charges, Tuesday. Lawrence Luke Trojek was charged with careless driving and with driving while under suspension. He pleaded guilty to both charges, which were laid by Exeter Constable John Goarley on May 5. The court learned that Trojek was driving at speeds up to 60 in Exeter on that date and went through a red light and ignored police attention, He continued south and turned into Usborne township, going off the road into a field, He was going 90 at times and the officer reported the accused had been drinking. A "formidable"- record was presented in court. A fine was $250 for careless driving and $150 for driving while under suspension. A Huron Park man, Albert J. Rilett, was fined $125 and his license suspended for six months after pleading guilty to a charge of careless driving, He was charged on June 4 in the vicinity of Morrison Dam where he was driving back and forth over the bridge, making U-turns and power turns. Evidence revealed people fishing in the aeea were distressed over the antics and the court also learned that Rilett had been warned previously on another occasion. Rilett told the court he had left his licence at home and Judge Hays ordered that they be brought to court. In other charges under the Highway Traffic Act, Judge Hays and Justice of the Peace Douglas Wedlake handed out the following fines: R.J. Schwartzentruber, Exeter, $23 for creating un- necessary noise with his vehicle by squealing the tires. Clayton E. Laithwaite, Goderich, $23 for passing another vehicle to the left where the high- way was marked with two solid white lines. Murray D. Glanville, Hensall, $50 for following another vehicle too closely in Exeter on April 28. He was involved in an accident on that date. Store closing up in the air A suggestion that Exeter stores close following Saturday's parade still hasn't met with the reaction hoped for by Ben Hoogenboom. He urged council last week to declare the afternoon a holiday so everyone in the community could \ attend the official opening of the centennial celebrations at the park after the parade. Council decided to stay clear of the issue, and the Exeter Board of Trade executive did about the same at their meeting, Thursday. Hoogenboom again presented the suggestion, but the executive, noting problems with store hour debates in the past, decided to take no action. However, president, Norm Whiting said he would definitely be closing at 2:00 p.m. "because I won't be around to enjoy the next centennial". He urged other merchants to do the same so they and their em- ployees could attend the event. Some merchants contacted by the T-A indicated they would play the situation "by ear." Clarence A. Riehl, London, $100 and a licence suspension of three months for impaired driving. A breathalizer test showed a reading of 240 mgs. Speeding fines were paid by the following: Donna Joan Dickey, Exeter, $18; David Bruce Schilbe, Zurich, $73; Terry Hyde, Kincardine, $30; Albert Hovius, Dashwood, $15; Ronald Elroy Graham, Goderich, $13; James M, Donnelly, Goderich, $13; John B. MacCallum, London, $13; Andrew J. Arbour, Exeter, $18; Ronald E. Harvey, Goderich, $23. Fines levied under the Liquor Control Act were: Steven D. Smith, Exeter, $60 for having liquor while under the age of 18. He had a previous conviction, resulting in the stiffer fine. William H. Taylor, Woodham, was fined $35 for consuming liquor while under age. One 'Hundred and First Year EXETER, ONTARIO, JUNE 28, 1973 Price Per Copy 35 Cents