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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1978-12-28, Page 3School, Fleck strikes highlight'78 Continued from page one skating carnival 1,300 spectators. Tuckersmith system plans modernization. attracts phone $150,000 April 13 The South Association for the Mentally Retarded celebrated its 10th anniversary by burning the mortgage on ARC Industries building at Dashwood. Canadian Labour Congress president Dennis McDermott leads 450 boisterous UAW workers during demonstrations at Fleck Strike. Huron secondary school teachers return to work. Lucan juveniles defeat Minden in four straight games to win OHA juvenile “DD” championship. Hensall council stays clear of school book issue. Huron Carlson signed to appear in the Odd Couple at the Huron Country Playhouse. The first event was staged in the new Hensail arena - the Kinette rummage sale. Violence flared at FlecK when riot-equipped OPP moved in to a group of strikers and reporters at Huron Park. One man was injured in the melee. Pam O’Brien was elected president of the SHDHS student council. honored on her retirement after 17 years’ service at South Huron Hospital. Alhambra Lodge donated $1,025 for the Bakeshop at ARC Industries in Dash­ wood. Rev. Linn Loshbough became minister at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Exeter. A legislative committee ruled that MPP Jack Riddell had his privileges breached by a suit laid against him by’ the UAW. April 20 Exeter developer Len Veri outlines plans for new mall in former Chainway and Dr. Fletcher properties. Armed trio scared off by dog in attempt to hold up the Kippen general store. SHDHS principal J.L. Wooden said only 20 students were lost as a direct result of the teacher strike. Scene is quiet at Fleck strike as hearing opens in Toronto. Exeter Hawks George to reach finals. Bob Martin named pro at Ironwood golf course. Fire destroys farm home of W. Cornelissien, near Ailsa Craig. oust St. Ontario June 1 Rev. James Forsythe was named minister of Exeter United Church, replacing Rev. Glenn Wright. A wild goose laid an egg at the Mt. Carmel area farm of George Glendinning. , Among the award winners at the Exeter Hawks Banquet were Steve Beer, Brian Taylor, Randy Par­ sons, Fred Mommersteeg, Ken Pinder, Matt Muller, Steve Jennison and Phil Knight. Local businessman Don Taylor was killed in a car accident on Highway 401 and Elizabeth Templeman, R.R. 2 Staffa, died when the car she was driving was wrapped around a tree east of Exeter. Carol Allen was named SHDHS at-home queen. Princesses included Maureen Muller, Donna Riddell, Pauline Gielen, Joanne Van Raay, Julie Bedard and Tammy Baker. July 13 Several area residents grew a new crop for South Hurom - commercial cauliflower. Wes Lenting was the first to finish a walk staged by the Kinsmen for the new arena. He had a two week head start on other participants. Hern Farms won the hay field crop competition sponsored by the Exeter Ag. Society. Tom Yearley was honored at the Clinton Raceway. Mrs. Joyce Black suc­ ceeded Dennis Smith as manager of Victoria and Grey Trust. Named Ontario Scholars at SHDHS were Rene Kirm- se, Carolyn Perry, Heather Little, Catherine Weido, Eleanor Salmon, Susan Feaver, Wes Abbott, Mary Warburton and VanEsbroeck. MPP Jack Riddell and OPP Constable Bill McIntyre. Laverne McCarter scored a hole-in-one at Ironwood. Keith Ahrens was named assistant post master at Exeter. Brothers John and Ron Coolman won the “strongest man” awards at Exeter sidewalk sale. Garry Hunter was sworn in as Huron’s new Crown Attorney. A 22-year-old Dashwood man, Ron Kirk was killed when he fell from a tractor and was run over. August 3 Lucan dog catcher Howard Currie was bitten in the line of duty. Oklahoma joined the sold out list at the Huron Country Playhopse. Crediton parks board members and volunteers erected a new club house at the park. Mark and Paul Perry, Exeter, won prizes at the National Model Aeronautics Assoc, competition in Winnipeg. Provincial NDP leader Michael Cassidy made his second visit to the strike­ bound Fleck plant. Eleven picnic tables were reported missing from Riverview Park. Paul April 27 Dashwood Industries celebrates 50th anniversary. Graeme Craig of Walton was chosen to represent the Liberals in the Huron-Bruce riding in the next federal election. NDP leader Michael Cassidy says Fleck strikers are winning. One of the oldest barns in Western Ontario is refur­ nished as a club house at Allan Westcott’s Exeter golf and country club. Ruth Durand honoured for 25 years of dedication to minor bowlers in Exeter. A testimonial dinner was held for Murray Greene of Exeter who is president of the Ontario Municipal Electrical Association. ' Letters indicate no sub­ stance to rumours of nuclear power plant in Huron. May 4 Exeter councillor Steve Pfaff resigned to take a position as post master at Rodney. The picnic pavilion at the Kirkton-Woodham commu­ nity park was destroyed by fire. Len Veri unveiled plans for a 29-unit apartment in the block bounded by Sanders- William-Gidley-Carling. The newly formed Stephen Township Optimist Club received their charter. Mrs. Sharen Doxtator was elected president of Hensail Kinettes. June 8 Father John G. Mooney was honored at Mt. Carmel for completing 25 years as a priest. Jean Barker, R.R. 1 Lucan, was named queen at Medway High School. Grant McClinchey was named president of the Hensail Legion and Mrs. Beatrice Uyl was named to head the Auxiliary. Frank Allister was elected president of the Grand Bend Lions. NDP leader Ed Broadbent visited the strike-bound, Fleck plant. Dorothy Hughson was honored on the occasion of her retirement after 36 years as a public school teacher. July 20 Judy Savoy wowed sell-out crowds in her performances at the Huron Country Playhouse. Close to 700 attended the homecoming at SS3 McGillivray. Dennis Leo Hoffman, R.R. 3 Zurich, and -Donald Roderick McPhee London, were killed when their motorcycle pulled out of a lane into the path of a car north of Dashwood. Fourteen-year-old Tracy Lewis, Wallaceburg sur­ vived a 33-foot fall from the CNR trestle south of High­ way 83 in Exeter. Area crops suffer from precipitation. August 10 Friedsburg Days in Dash­ wood were successful again. Daryl Webber, R.R. 1 Exeter was queen. Dashwood Tigers clinched the Huron-Perth baseball title. Damage was estimated at $250,000 in a fire which destroyed the Kippen area turnip plant owned by Peter Oiid. A London, lad Jeffrey Hartton, dieci when he fell from a wagon at the Parkhill Conservation Area. Bell, Aerospace manager Jim Mills expressed op­ timism the firm would get sizable contracts from the U.S. government. the May 11 Eldon Heywood elected president of Exeter Legion and Elsie McDonald was named to head the Auxiliary. Lucknow developer Gerrie Glenn received approval to proceed with a .three-store development project in Hensail. The Exeter Hawks lost the seventh game of the OHA Junior “D” final to Lakefield by a score of 3-2. Over 300 dogs were en­ tered in a show at the South Huron rec centre. Stephen Township agreed to rent a building for recreational purposes at Huron Park. was the May 18 Hay ratepayers had their tax bills reduced from 10 to 15 mills. Large crowds attended the opening of the new Lambton Heritage Museum south of Grand Bend. Shirley Hart was elected president of the Exeter Figure Skating Club. Exeter council agreed to pay $2,000 towards a study on storefront restoration. The Beta Sigma Phi Society Chapters raised $1,576.82 from their annual daffodil sale for the Cancer Society. Joining the Exeter Lions Club were Gerry Gray, Joe Darling, Al Epp and Jay Campbell. May 25 Thirty-two year veteran Ray Smith retired from the Exeter fire department. Jack Duffy and Les started a lack to Of beat Crediton to win the WOAA “D” championship. United Plastic Com­ ponents Limited of Dash­ wood announced plans to expand. The strike at Fleck Manufacturing was finally settled. Elmer Taylor resigned as administrator at South Huron Hospital to take a similar position at Goderich. August 24 The Huron County Board of Education agreed to ban The Diviners from its list of approved novels in secon­ dary schools. The Lucan Lions fair again attracted huge crowds estimated at ,27,000. Army Cadet Greg Pfaff Exeter, returned from a tour with Canadian troops in West Germany. Connie Van Praet, Elginfield was queen of the Lucan fair. Damage was over $50,000 in fire which destroyed the Stephen barn of Jim Morrissey. The Exeter rodeo officially died when directors agreed to dispose of all assets, in­ cluding the local rodeo ring. August 31 Between 17,000 and 18,000 attended the Zurich Bean Festival. Carol Fisher was elected queen. As part of the 50th an- — Please turn to Page 16 Paae 3Times-Adyocate, December 28, 1978 HERITAGE WINNER — Mel Gaiser of Exeter was the winner of a trip for two to Hawaii in a draw sponsored by the Exeter and District Heritage Foundation. With Gaiser (far left) are the drawer of the winning ticket, former Exeter Mayor Bruce Shaw and Heritage representative Damien Solomon. T-A photo June 15 The Crediton conservation area was officially opened by the Ausable Bayfield Con­ servation Authority. Don Mousseau was elected president of the Exeter Lions and the Main St. Jug Band wowed all comers at the pub night at the rec centre. In turning the presidency over to Jim Pfaff, Ron Bogart termed the past year of the Exeter Minor Hockey Association “one of the most successful ever.” Mrs. Ila Hamilton retired as principal of McGillivray Central School. Four authors June Callwood Munro debated issue at Clinton. Al Epp raised $1,560 of the $2,100 in a walkathon staged for the Big Brothers. July 27 The Labor Board gave consent to the UAW to prosecute 'Fleck, Relations August 17 Josie Ryckman, Exeter had the best gladioli at the Kirkton flower show. The Liquor Control Board turned down a request for a retail outlet in Hensail. The Dashwood pee wees B MAPLE LEAF FOOTBALL HAMS PHONE 235-0420 HOMEMADE HAMS including and Alice the book June 22 Fred Berdan, principal at Biddulph for 15 years was honored on the occasion of being transferred to Cen­ tennial School near Arva. The annual Buffaloburger days at Grand Bend were successful again, as was the Hensail Fiddlers’ Contest. Paul Parsons, R.R. 2 Staffa, received $1.50 per pound from Darlings for his championship calf at the Hensall Spring Fair. The Exeter Lions won the efficiency award for District A-15. Fire levelled the Stephen barn of Bill Yearley. Dr. Garnet Leitch was named chairman of the South Huron Hospital board. Mrs. Harry Dougall was honored for outstanding service to the Exeter Agricultural Society. June 29 Nairn won the annual Lucan Irish fastball tour­ nament over the host team. Hundreds of area grade eight students received graduating diplomas. Jean Wilson retired from the staff at South Huron Hospital. Derry Boyle won a golf tournament at Ironwood. SHDHS teacher Glen Mickle was honored on his retirement after 30 years on staff. The Beta Sigma Phi won an appeal to keep the Vic­ toria Park wading pool in operation. July 6 The Huron Country Playhouse opened with a sell-out. Bertha MacGregor was UTILITY 6-14 LBS. GRADE A 12-16 LBS. Miracle baste REVEREND MERVIN ELSTON Suddenly at his late residence, Lot 7, Concession 3, Biddulph Township, on Tuesday, December 26, 1978, Reverend Mervin Harvey Elston. Beloved husband of Vera (Davis) Elston. Dear father of Allan Elston of Biddulph Township. Dear brother of Fred Elston of Detroit, Michigan and the late Harry Elston (1970). Dear grandfather of Sheila Elston of Haliburton, David Elston of London and (Wendy) Mrs. Tom Hardy of Lucan. Also survived by four great grandchildren in his 85th year. The funeral will be held today from the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home Lucan with Rev. George Anderson of Trivitt Memorial Church, Exeter, . officiating. Interment in St. J^mes Cemetery, CJan- deboye. J. FRASER HARRIS ARTHUR BOUGHTFLOWER Arthur Roy Boughtflower passed away suddenly Monday, December 25 at Victoria Hospital, London in his 69th year. A resident of Southcott Pines, Grand Bend for the past three years he formerly owned and operated Stratford Auto Wreckers. He is survived by his wife the former Ivy Forecast; a son Arthur, Woodstock; a daughter Mrs. William (Linda) Barnum, London, a brother John Boughtflower, Mitchell; two sisters, Mrs. Wilfred (Pearl) Cahill, Grosse Point, Michigan and Mrs. Cyril (Elsie) Brooks, Stratford and three grandchildren. The funeral will be held today, Thursday at 1.30 p.m. from the Heinbuck Funeral Home, Stratford with in­ terment in Avondale Cemetery, Stratford. At his home, on Sunday, December 24,1978, J. Fraser Harris of Ailsa Craig in his 71st year. Beloved husband of Elizabeth Ross of Strath­ mere Lodge. Dear father of Mary Kay (Mrs. Ron Guild) of Brampton, and Nancy (Mrs. Ian Coney) of Toronto. Dear brother of Lena (Mrs. Lloyd Neff) of Strathmere Lodge. Predeceased by one brother David (1977) and one sister Fanny (Mrs. Dalton Hughes) (1972). The funeral was held Wednesday from the T. Stephenson and Son Funeral Home, Ailsa Craig with Mr. Peter Snell of­ ficiating. Interment in Nairn Cemetery. ANNIE RYAN In St. Joseph’s Hospital, on Tuesday, December 19, 1978, Annie Maybelle (Rands) Ryan, beloved wife of the late Guy Ryan. Dear mother of Thomas Ryan, (Alice) Mrs. Gerald Hodgins and (Kathleen) Mrs. Harold Woodburn all of Woodburn . Survived by two grand­ children. In her 74th year. The funeral was held Thursday from the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, Lucan with Rev. John Hofland officiating. Inter­ ment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye. MILTON KENNEY At Huronview Home in Clinton, on Wednesday, December 20,1978, Milton E. Kenney of Stephen Township in his 59th year. Beloved son of the late Thomas and Edith Kenney. Dear brother of Mrs. Gladys Wilhelm of RR 3 Dashwood, Mrs. Dorothy Bender of Crediton, Mrs. Jean Schwartzentruber of Hay, Post Office, (Pearl) Mrs. Charles Glanville, RR 1 Exeter, (Ruth) Mrs. Carl Stire of Exeter, Clifford, Roy, and Gordon all of Crediton. Pre-deceased by two sisters, Mrs. Helen Sims and Gertrude. The funeral was held Saturday from the T. Harry Hoffman Funeral Home Dashwood. Interment in'Parkhill Cemetery. FREDERICK LUXTON At South Huron Hospital, on Tuesday, December 26, ‘1978, Ernest Frederick Luxton of Exeter, in his 88th year/ Survived by several nieces and nephews. Resting at the R.C, Dinney Funeral Home, Main Street, Exeter where the funeral service will be held today with Rev. James Forsythe officiating. 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