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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1974-10-31, Page 1One Hundred and Second Year Price Per Copy 25 Cents EXETER, ONTARIO, OCTOBER 31., 1974 Driver dies in flaming car; two others escape truck fire A Kitchener man died in the flaming wreckage of his car this week, while two other men escaped when the truck in which they were riding burst into chener, whose car left Highway flames after being involved in a 83 about three miles east of Dash- collision, wood at 4:30 a.m, Saturday, The Dead is Dale Gower, Kit- vehicle proceeded 250 feet FLAMES ENGULF TRUCK — Following an accident on the Mt. Carmel road Friday night flames engulfed a truck and trailer owned by Dave Morrissey Painting, The above picture was taken seconds before the Crediton fire department brought the blaze under control. T-A photo Turn down bids for stiffer penalty on noise infractions YOUTH DIES IN CRASH — A Kitchener youth died early Saturday morning when he was car when it hit a tree on Highway 83, east of Dashwood and burst into flames, trapped in his T-A photo through the ditch and then hit a tree and burst into flames, OPP Constables Bob Whiteford and Bill Lewis were on the scene shortly, as they had been enroute to Dashwood on, another matter and happened on the accident along with two other men who had also been on the road. However, they were unable to get the driver from the car. ' The Dashwood fire brigade were called to quell the flames and Coroner Dr, Charles Wallace, Zurich, pronounced the driver dead at the scene. Hoff- man's Ambulance Dashwood attended as well. Positive identification of Gower was not made until Tuesday, following a post mor- tern in Toronto by Dr. Hans Sepp and examination by a dental surgeon, Dr. Charles Purvis. Damage in the accident was listed at $1,300 by the two officers who were assisted at the scene by Cpl. Ray Brooks. On Friday at 9:50 a.m., a pickup truck driven by John J. Glavin Huron Park burst into flames after rolling over in a ditch following collision with a car on the Mt. Carmel Road. Driver of the car was Marjorie Hardy, London, The pickup The court learned the two were driving separate vehicles in Usborne Township and were testing their cars against each other. The court was told the action was not premeditated as the two were driving to the home of a friend, In other cases heard, Tuesday, the following fines were imposed: John Gregory McLeish, Lon- don, $38 for having liquor in a place other than his residence. —please turn to page 3 Date is set on Santa visit truck, pulling a trailer, was owned by Dave Morrissey painting contractor, It was gutted by the flames but Glavin and a passenger, Laurie McKellar, Hibbert Township managed to escape from the wreckage. McKellar sustained severe cuts while Mrs. Hardy and her two children Michael age four, and Danny age 20 months received minor injuries. The Crediton fire department assisted at the scene and total damage was set at $5,200 by Constable Bill Lewis. Police report the two vehicles side-swiped on the road as the Glavin truck was proceeding east and theHardy car was travelling west. In an accident Sunday at 1:20 p.m. damage was listed at $400 by Constable Bill Glassford. Drivers involved were Ensil Laverne Irwin, RR 3 Appin, and Lorenzo Dalbello, Arva. They collided at the main in- tersection of Highways 4 and 84 in Hensall. Tuesday night, a car driven by Herbert Piper left Highway 83 west of Exeter and collided with a farm fence. Details of the ace- dent were unavailable at press time. During the week the Exeter OPP charged 34 people under the Highway Traffic Act and issued warnings to another 21. There were four charges under the Criminal Code and five under the Liquor Control Act. for future cases of this nature. In a court sitting last month, acting Crown Attorney C.V. Laughton, Exeter, told the court that Exeter police had advised that many incidents of creating unnecessary noise were being investigated and opined that out- of-town youths were creating the problems here, Only one licence suspension was handed out in Tuesday's court sitting. That was a 20-day suspension given Brian Dougall, RR 3 Exeter, who pleaded guilty to a charge of driving at a speed of 90 in a 60 zone. Charged with the same offence on the same date was Kevin L. Lovell, Kippen, Each was fined $120 or 12 days and given 15 days in which to pay the fine, The licence suspension was added against Dougall because of previous convictions against him. A charge of racing motor vehicles against the two was dropped. r • ''''FIR'E'DESTROYS'TRUCK o'Friday night accident on the Mt. Carmel road, the truck shown above owned by Dave MotVisey Painting was completely gutted by fire. T-A photo Many volunteer on complex group A volunteer committee is being organized to make a com- prehensive study of the feasibility of a sports complex to serve all residents of South Huron. Jim McKinlay, Exeter's recreation director who is in- •terim chairman of the group said this week he expected from 30 to 50 committee members by the time of the next meeting which is set for the Exeter public school library on Wednesday November 6 at 8 p.m. McKinlay said numerous sub- committees would be formed and a lot of volunteers are needed. The different areas to be studied include, financing, grants, location, structure, publicity and promotion. Eight members of the original committee organized by RAP have indicated they are willing to continue. They are Jack Underwood, Al Taylor, Arnold Ma thers, Hal Walsh, Bev Morgan, Bob Whiteford and Gary Balsdon. To date they will be joined by Jim Chapman, Ruth Durand, Doug 'Ellison, Don Finkbeiner, Bob Chaffe, Elizabeth Varley and Joe Laurie. Any others wishing to participate are a asked to get in touch with Jim McKinlay at 235- 2833. McKinlay said various service clubs in the area are being contacted for representation and he expected municipal council would add members after the December 2 elections. The Exeter Board of Trade executive have set Saturday, December 7 as the date for the annual Santa Claus parade, In recent years, the parade has been one of the largest in Western Ontario, featuring well over 50 floats on most occasions. There will be no theme for this year's parade and entrants will be free to choose their own motif for floats: The executive this week also approved extended business hours for the Christmas shopping season. Stores will remain open all day Wednesday in December and will also be open until 9:00 p.m, from December 16 to December 23 with the exception of Saturday, December 21 when they will close at 6:00 p.m. Many stores in Exeter are already open for varying por- tions of Wednesday. Some close at noon while others remain open until 6:00 p.m. At least one, store owner has announced he' will join those remaining open all day Wed- nesday, at least for November and December. UWO GRAD Janet McDowell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McDowell, Centralia graduated from the University of Western Ontario at the Fall Convocation on October 26. She received her B. A. from the Faculty of Social Sciences majoring in Sociology. ATTAINS DEGREE —Pat Soldan, vice-principal of J.A.D, McCurdy school at Huron Park received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Sciences during Saturday's Con- vocation at the University of Western Ontario. T-A photo Drivers making unnecessary noise with their vehicles came up for debate in Exeter court again this week. Richard Finkbeiner, RR 2 Crediton, was fined $78 or eight days on such a charge by Judge Glenn Hays, who decided against imposing a stiffer penalty. The stiffer penalty had been requested by Crown Attorney W.G. Cochrane, who explained that the offence had occurred in the vicinity of the high school in Exeter and that it happens in this area often enough that the penalty imposed should act as a deterrent. However, Judge Hays decided there was not enough information as to the loudness or frequency of the noise to impose a heavier fine. Finkbeiner was ordered to pay $50 of the fine at Tuesday's court - session and was given 15 days in which to pay the balance. Earlier in the day, the police had asked 'Justice of the Peace Douglas Wedlake to impose a greater penalty against Peter Gebel, Lucenri,,who was , ap- pearing on his second charge of creating unnecessary noise. He was fined only $23 or two days and was given 15 days in which to pay the penalty. In reply to the police request for a stiffer penalty on Gebel's second infraction in recent weeks, Mr, Wedlake said he would leave the fine as set, but would consult with Judge Hays Pair of former councillors considering return in Exeter Policemen out in full force tonight Deer is injured then disappears A deer was injured when it ran into the side of a car on the Mt. Carmel Road Tuesday night. The driver of the car advised police that the animal appeared to have broken its back legs, but when he returned to the scene, the animal was gone. It is not known if the injuries were less serious than first suspected or whether another motorist may have stopped and picked up the injured animal. Two share bingo cash two former members of council, Ross Taylor and Don MacGregor. Taylor served on council for 16 years before retiring two years ago and has hinted that he may run for either the reeve's or deputy-reeve's position. He told the T-A this week he has been considering such a move although he probably won't make up his mind until next week. The veteran councillor said several people have encouraged him to consider running for a position on council again. "I certainly have plenty of time," he said, although he quickly added he has kept busy during his retirement from council and work, He suggested someone with experience is required to represent Exeter on county council and added that he While Exeter council faces the prospect of two vacancies to fill, at least two other positions will probably be contested in the municipal election in December. One of those contests is already assured with Councillor Bruce Shaw previously announcing he would stand for mayor. Mayor Jack Delbridge almost im- mediately stated he would also stand for re-election. ' The other contest looms either for the position of reeve or deputy-reeve—or possibly even both. Councillor Ben Hoogenboom has already indicated he will stand for reeve, although at the outset he suggested he would consider standing for deputy- reeve. Reeve Derry Boyle has an- nounced his intention to seek re- election, while Deputy-Reeve Helen Jermyn plans to resign for health reasons. What will happen in those two positions depends on the decisions being considered by wouldn't want to go there with only two years' experience. That statement appears to be aimed at Hoogenboom, who is completing only his first two-year term on council. MacGregor, who has also been mentioned as a candidate, said he hasn't made up his mind about seeking a council position. "I'll see what develops," he announced. MacGregor served on council for six years, two as deputy- reeve, before losing that position in an election two years ago with Mrs, Jermyn. With Shaw and Hoogenboom planning to relinquish their council seats in an effort to gain higher positions, that leaves two vacancies on council. Only one ratepayer has an- -please turn to page 3 High moisture delays district corn harvest R.I.A. Graduate Chester Baarda of 59 Huron St. W., Exeter graduated from the educational program of the Soci- ty of Industrial Accountants of Ontario, He was accepted as a registered member of the Society at the convocation held in Toron- to on October 19. Mr. Baarda is Office Manager at the Big "0" Drain Tile Co. Ltd. in Hensall. Exeter OPP report that Halloween started prematurely this week as they were called on to investigate incidents in the Hensall and Huron Park area. At Huron Park, youths were reported tossing clumps of dirt. At Hensall bales of hay were set on fire Tuesday night and one out-house was reported tipped over. Over the weekend, damage of $150 was reported at the Usborne Central School where one window was broken and two screens damaged. Police advice that youths engaged in Halloween activities that cause property damage or endanger safety will be charged under the Criminal Code. Some offences carry lengthy jail terms, particularly where life may be endangered by such acts as removing highway signs or putting obstacles on roads. The police also urge parents to ensure that their children make their rounds safely tonight. Young children should be ac- companied by a parent or responsible adult. "We don't want any little gremlins being killed or injured," OPP Cpl. Ray Brooks noted. He said children should wear light clothing or carry a light and should be warned about the dangers of darting onto roads and streets when their vision is hampered by face masks. Firemen halt blaze in field Two district residents are each richer by $150 as winners in the first Exeter Lions club armchair bingo. Splitting the grand prize for filling a complete bingo card were Mrs, Carol Johnston of Zurich and Mrs. Connie Semple, Huron Park. After Friday's two numbers were selected the two ladies each needed two numbers. Mrs. Semple hit with 7 on Saturday and 14, Monday while yrs. Johnston filled her second last empty spot Saturday with 38 and completed with 14 on Monday. Lions bingo chairman Doug Knowles said this week the wheels were now in operation for the next game and cards would be on sale at most outlets by the end of this week with the first numbers to be drawn on Monday, November n, The same system will be used with three numbers being called every morning for the first two weeks, two numbers a morning for the next two weeks followed by one number each day thereafter. A change will be made in the telephone number to be called to receive the numbers. The new number will be 236-1551 and notification of the numbers will be passed on by a recording. A bingo wheel and master board are being ordered for the next bingo and they will be on display in the window of the Exeter town clerk's office. The number of outlets at which bingo cards May be purchased in the district are being increased. Exeter firemen quickly ex- tinguished a blaze which was endangering a barn and corn field in the Woodham area, Thursday, The fire broke out in a field owned by Clarence Thomson, when fire from a rubbish pile in the middle of a field ignited nearby corn stalks on the ground And spread quickly, The fire was burning in long grass near the barn on the property two miles south of TRY METRIC MEASURING — More than 60 persons attended a demonstration of the metric system at WoOdllarn when firemen arrived SHDHS Tuesday night, Above, Oretta Richard and teacher Peter Aunger measure the sleeve of Helen and was also nearing standing Drysdale. T-A photo torn in the field. Geis PHILOSOPHY DEGREE — James Traquair, Kippert recently received a Doctor of Philosophy degree in mycology at the Univer- sity of Alberta, He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Traquair and a graduate of Seaforth District High School and the University of Western Ontario. He has been awarded a post. doctorate Fellowship from the National Research Council of Canada to continue studies for one year in the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Western Ontario where he will be investigating ultrastructural aspects of fungal parasitism. moisture content, Scane replied, "after frosts like we have had, nothing will help." Large variances are also showing in corn yields this year. They have been estimated at between 40 and 75 bushels per acre. Yields in excess of 100 bushels per acre were common in 1973. Both mill operators contacted by the T-A estimated the average yield of white beans at from 18 to 20 bushels per acre. Most turnips in South Huron expect to be harvested by the end of the week. Len Veri, owner of Exeter Produce and Storage said the quality of the turnips was excellent and the volume may be down slightly,, On the subject of winter wheat, Mike Miller said some of the crop was planted a little late And More warm weather is needed to en- sure survival through the winter, He said fall plowing. was being held up by the lateness of the corn crop, Despite excellent, weather for more, than a week, at least 65 percent of the corn crop in Huron county remains in the fields, This was an estimate from Huron's `Associate Agricultural representative Mike Miller and verified by area feed mill operators. Earl Reichert, manager of Cook's Division of Gerbro plant at Centralia said the high moisture content of the corn was holding up harvesting. lie listed moisture content anywhere from 30 40,percent. He said moisture waS higher in the Kirkton area than in the Centralia vicinities, Reichert added, "as a rule other years moisture would be about 22 to 25, Dry corn has moisture of percent." , At Thompson's mill hi Hensall, manager Howard Scane had the same story with moisture content running froth 26 to 45 percent, Asked What would improve the Ow' • S A ft