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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1953-05-14, Page 1Eighty-First Year THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 14, 1953 Mitro, Wein Mound Starters For Opening Baseball Game Joe Mitro, popular righthander for Exeter in 1951, and Robbie Wein, sensational young -Dash­ wood hurler, are expected to hook up in a pitcher’s duel in the Huron-Perth baseball opener at DaBhwood, Monday afternoon. Managers of both teams named their tentative starting lineups this week as players get warmed up —for the first game. Mitro, who had an unsuccessful . season with London Majors last year, will return to the Exeter lineup. He carried the locals into the playoffs in 1951. He will be supported by his brother, Steve, on the mound. Tall, slim Huron-Perth’s er last year, star of the staff. Only 17, he is one of the brightest baseball the league. Both teams will strength in their year. Dashwood Tigers, last year’s league winners, have signed Jake and Mac Barnes in addition to their 1952 crew. Bob Stonnes, a star of last year’s team, will not be on the Tigers’ roster. Robbie Wein, the outstanding pitch­ will again be the Dashwood hurling prospects in boast added lineups this Hay Adds Levy For Fire Service All the buildings in Hay town­ ship, except those in Dashwood and Zurich, will be assessed one- half mill for fire protection, the council decided recently. The rate will be placed on the 1953 collector's roll and will •amount to about $500 to cover the cost of providing fire protec­ tion for rural areas. Agreements have been signed by the council with fire departments in neigh­ boring towns and villages. Tuesday, June 2, will be pro­ claimed a public holiday in the township in honor of the corona­ tion of Queen Elizabeth II. The Ausable River Watershed lev of $536.99 was ordered paid. Report on the Beaver drain will be read to assessed land­ owners on May 18. Application was made to the Department of Municipal Affairs ■for a 25 percent subsidy on the 1952 expenditures for fire pro­ tection by the police village of Zurich. New Column Next Week Next week, a new column en­ titled “Down To Earth” will start in The Times-Advocate. Written by a prominent farmer tn this area, the column will be of special interest to the agri­ cultural readers of this news­ paper. The author, who writes under the name of D. I. Hooper, has contributed numerous articles to farm magazines in Canada. His "Down To Earth” column will deal with topics and problems common to farmers in this area. The column will be a regular feature in the newspaper. On Resolutions Committee R. E. Pooley, past president of the Exeter Branch of the Can­ adian Legion, was recently ap­ pointed to the resolutions com­ mittee for the Ontario Command of the Legion. He will be one of five members who submit resolu­ tions which Marie wood, ’branch, representative to the convention at a recent meeting. to the annual convention will be held in Sault Ste. in August. Vernon Hey- president of the local was elected as official The Exeter Legion Mohawks will boast a number of new faces Including Ray Kretzman, Jack Elson. Bob Fletcher, the Mitros and Doug Smith. Weather Hinders Practice Although practices have hampered by wet and ther, both managers round their teams into fore the opening game. . ....................the Huron - Perth a better ball sea- with almost all strength to their Officials of league predict son this year teams adding rosters. been wea-cold expect to shape be- For the opening game, Exeter will start Kretzman behind the plate, with Bob Wade, Lome Haugh, Steve Mitro and -Doug Smith in the infield. Patrolling the outfield will be Jack Elson, Harry Holtzman, Bob Fletcher or Fred Darling. The Tigers will start Jim Hay- ter in catching position. Playing infield will be Jake Barnes, Bob Hayter, Mac Barnes and Lome Kleinstiver with Dick Regier, Raymond Wein and Jake Gaiser in the outfield. Louis Coriveau and Carl Wein will be in reserve. Fashion Show; Plays Feature School Night A variety of entertainment was enjoyed South School's program Beginning at were in their rooms to welcome the visitors. Displays of the art, shop and home economics classes were viewed as a tour of class rooms was made. Principal Harold Sturgis corned the visitors to the gram in the auditorium which began with a fashion show staged by members of the home econ­ omics classes, directed by their instructress, Miss Anne Kartu- sliyn. Parading on a ramp to music by Marlene Wagner, the by the many visitors to Huron District High annual “Open House” last Friday night. 7:30, teachers T-A Receives Safety Award the wel- pro- The Exeter Tinies-Advocate was one of two newspapers which received an award from the On­ tario Safety League at a lunch­ eon in Toronto Tuesday. Thirteen awards, “For Out­ standing Service In The Public Interests”, were presented by Dr. Sidney Smith, president of the University of Toronto, to seven radio stations, two newspapers, one national magazine and three trade journals. The other newspaper receiving the awards was the Sault Ste. Marie Daily Star. Included in the award-winning radio stations was CKNX Wing­ ham. Judges for the awards were Ontario Minister of Highways, G. H. Doucett; Ontario Minister of Education, Dr. W. J. Dunlop and Justice F. G. MacKay of the Su­ preme Court of Ontario. The presentations were made during a radio broadcast were televised over CBL-TV, ronto. The Times-Advocate was resented at the luncheon by Southcott. His wife and sou companied him. , girls modelled suits and dresses they had made while Miss Kar- tusliyn described the costumes. Special attention had been given to color and style suitability and to the choosing of accessories. A navy flannel suit with red satin lining color note into a with trimmed hat with navy veil. A grey and pink checked suit, fea­ turing pink velveteen trim on cuffs and collar was worn with matching velveteen hat and navy blue shoes and purse. A basic dress in green rayon gabardine, though simple in design, was made very attractive by the addi­ tion of collar, cuffs and remov­ able pocket flaps in striped taf­ feta. Following the fashion show, three one-act plays were present­ ed by the drama class. The first, -a comedy entitled “Sitting Bill”, depicted the trial of a baby-sitter named Bill. It was full of amus­ ing situations which found him exhausted when the parents re­ turned. The following pupils from Grades 9 and 10 took part: Anna Routley, Eric Ost'land, Emil Hen­ drick, Donald Peterson, Ruth Jones, -Maxine Watson, Connie Ostland, Bobby Clarke, Don Tay­ lor and Peter Cowen. The play was directed by Morley 'C. San­ ders. Grade 11 pupils directed by Miss Loretta Siegner presented —Please Turn to Page 12 carried the same navy purse red trimming and red READY FOR OPENER Baseball season in this district will open Monday afternoon at Dashwood when the Tigers play hosts to Exeter Legion Mohawks. Although practices have been hampered by wet and cold weather, both teams are in good condition for the opener. Steve Mitro (above), Exeter righthander, will be ready to throw for the Mohawks if lie’s needed. —Jack Doerr, Exeter Enthusiasm Runs High For Floor Campaign Price Per Copy If ...... ....... . .................... ................ ........................ * -y..-—■- - — ................ New Grants For Tax Relief Official Tells Huron Officers Recent legislation passed by the Provincial legislature was to “give municipalities more control over local revenue and to strengthen the local forms of government," said J. W- P. Car­ ter, chief supervisor of municipal affairs, Toronto, at a meeting of the Huron County Municipal Of­ ficers Association at Hensall on Wednesday afternoon. “Municipal councils have been complaining that more and more they have been losing control of municipal expenditures and as a practical relief unconditional grants are being made to bring in line a more equitable distribu­ tion between the urban and rural centres,” said Mr. Carter. “These unconditional grants are for tax relief and not for encouragement of increased penditures,” he said. At the morning session speakers were H. Irwin, regional engineer and A. K. Mair, associate editor of The Municipal World. Mr. Irwin conducted a lively discussion on the good roads sub­ sidy. Mr. Mair, after a discussion panel, suggested a question box to be dealt with at the afternoon the ex- the Huge Fireworks Show, In Coronation Program A huge $1,000 fireworks dis­ play, including a fiery portrait of Queen Elizabeth, will be staged at Exeter Community Park the night of the Coronation, June 2. The display will be part of the district celebration which is being arranged by RCAF Station Cen­ tralia, Exeter, Hensall, Hay, Us- borue and Stephen townships. and To- rep- Don ac- Decorate Town For Coronation Exeter Businessmen's Associa­ tion, meeting Tuesday, consented to spearhead a movement to de­ corate the town Day, June 2. The merchants the main street with bunting, flags and bunting ou the posts. Each merchant has asked to decorate their fronts by Friday, May 29. Occupants of houses in are asked to put up suitable de­ corations for the day, too. Over 25 were present for the meeting and they were unani­ mously in favor on continuing with the Association. Town advertising over radio was discussed. for Coronation will brighten lamp been store town Grand Bend Hockey Champs Hear Detroit Red Wing Star “I want to sit where I can see Red” said one of the Pee ,Wee hockey players at a ban­ quet given in their honor by the Lions of Grand Bend at the Brenner Hotel Friday evening at which “Red” Kelly, star defence­ man of the Detroit Red was the guest speaker. The Grand Bend lads winners qf the “D” group recent Pee Wee hockey tourna­ ment at Goderich. At the banquet they were presented with a group picture of the players and also with “I Red tell who fessional hockey are those who refrain from smoking and drink­ ing.” hard good skate, more muscles, Red . questions, most Of from the adults until the Bee Wees got started. Reeve Merman Gill congratu­ lated the lads on winning the Wings were in the a small engraved medal. am not a speaker” said “but I would just like to the boys that the players remain the longest in pro­ “Professional hockey means practice and to become a hockey player means to and skate and to develop ' he said, proceeded skate some wind and to answer them coming Provincial Groups Honor Local Men Jack Doerr, Exeter photo­ grapher, was elected a director of the Ontario Society of graphers at its recent cenvention in Toronto. The Society, now in its tieth year of operation, is the oldest in North America and includes members from Quebec, the Maritimes, Michigan and Manitoba. At the exhibition of photo­ graphy, held in conjunction the convention, Mr. Doerr three pictures “accepted hung” out of the four he mitted. Elected To Executive Ralph Hicks, proprietor of Exeter Frozen Foods, was elect­ ed to the executive of the Ontario Frosted tion at Toronto rector. Over 300 members, all proprie­ tors or managers of locker plants in Ontario, attended the convention. Mr. Hicks recently received a letter of commendation from the Ontario Department of Health for the excellent condition and operation of his plant. Photo­ annual seven- pne of with had and sub- Foods Locker Associa- its annual meeting in last week. He is a di- trophy and welcomed the visit­ ors. President W. F. B. MacLaren presided and was ably assisted by Jim Dalton, manager of the team. Griff Thomas led the sing­ song. Guests present were Charles E. Janes, M.L.A. for Lambton East Fred Malloy, of Thedford, man ager of the Midgets which in eluded several Grand Bend play­ ers; Nelson Hill, of Goderich, vice-president of Young Canada Week; Bruce Biggart, of the Bank of Montreal. The Pee Wee team comprised David Morris- Wayne Walter Roy Frank Dalton, captain Green, Jack Hood, Bob sey, Gerald Houlahan, Sanders, John Shaw, Tiedeman, Jerry Brenner TIoare, Joe Regier. The players all had their pictures auto­ graphed by Red Kelly. Meter Eisenbauch, president of Of the team, paid the boys a grand compliment on tlielr sportsmanship and splendid be­ haviour, Cam. Chapman thanked the igUOst speaker and made a presentation to him on behalf of the club. Glen Brenner showed a movie of the Pee Wees tn action at Goderich. Enthusiasm runs high for the new trap rock floor for the Exe­ ter Community Centre, and the Exeter Fair Board and citizens can rest assurred that the long rows of pipe now covering the floor will be encased with a per­ manent flooring to meet the de­ mands of the fair. A meeting of the representa­ tives of two service clubs other organizations met in council chambers ning and set the 25 to 3'0' inclusive campaign to raise $8,500 that will be required to install the new floor. At a council meeting in Us- borne, Monday, the council se­ lected representatives from each school section to make a canvas of that township. In Exeter, Jack Weber will head the canvassers and map out the districts to be covered so and the eve- May Tuesday week of for a “blitz” the necessary Club To Release 1,200 Pheasants Exeter Game and Conserva­ tion Club will release 1,200 pheasants in regulated townships of the area during the early part of June, it was decided at a club meeting Tuesday night. The birds will be ordered from the Department of Lands and Forests. The agriculture department of the school, under Andrew Dixon, will raise a number of pheasants which will also be released. Other eggs are available anyone wishes to hatch them. Alvin Wlllert is president the club. Reg. McDonald is secre­ tary. Included in the colorful fire­ works show, largest ever present­ ed in this district, will be a flash­ ing replica of the Queen and of Niagara Falls, siren wheels, royal plumes, triple daredevil wheels, gigantic barrage, exhibition bomb­ shells, and many other colorful kinds of fireworks. An exhibition ball ably .between RCAF tralia and Exeter hawks, will precede show. In the afternoon, communities are invited to RCAF Station Centralia to take part in an extensive Coronation show there. This will include a huge parade, air show for the adults, carnival rides for the children, and other features. game, prob- Station Cen- Legion Mo­ the evening surrounding if of necessary the work about two Elmer D. Bell, QC Heads Area PCs that the work may be completed without any delay. Workmen are now engaged in laying a similar floor at St. Marys and Ed. Brady, chairman of the Community Centre Board, and Jack Weber visited St. Marys on Tuesday to get first-hand in­ formation as to the requirements. It is expected' that will start in Exeter in weeks and after the preliminary work of getting everything ready for the new flooring, a gang of from 40 to 50 men will be re­ quired for at least a day. When the work of pouring the floor commences it must be continuous until the whole floor is laid. In addition to the blitz for funds the campaign committee are making preparations for booths at the Coronation cele­ bration in Exeter. Elmer D. Bell, Q.C., Exeter lawyer, was re-elected president of the Western Ontario Pro­ gressive Conservative Association at the rally held last Wednesday in London. He presided for the meeting at which George Drew, national leader of the party, bacher, Earl Rowe were speakers. A number from attended the rally. John and this Dei fen- others district Pupils Win Public Speaking Honors Winchelsea Tops Usborne Winchedsea School S.S. 6, with Mrs. Harvey Sparling, their teacher, were presented with a shield by Mrs. Jackson Woods, president of Elimville Institute, for obtaining the highest num­ ber of points, 436, in the finals of tire Usborne Township public, school speaking contest held in | Thames Road United Church last Friday night. | Asked to chose one pupil from grades 1-4 and 5-8 for special mention for their outstanding performance, the judges, Princi­ pal H. L. Stlirglss, Inspector G. Gardiner, Goderich, and Mrs. Margaret S. S. 1, Routley, Winchel- the story the Three H. J. Snell selected Oke, grade 3 pupil of Hurondale, and Grace grade 6 pupil of S.S. 6 sea. Margaret Oke told of “Goldilocks and Bears", in a most interesting manner. Grace Routley spoke on the timely subject, “Conserva­ tion”. Her interest in the sub­ ject and her poise in delivering it brought favorable comment from the judges. Four contestants from each grade were chosen to represent the schools of the townsship in the contest which by the Hurondale Institutes and the Horace Delbridge, the board, was chairman. ' Winners of silver c ups, one was sponsored and Elimville School Board, president of pupil from each of the eight grades, are as follows: Grade 1: Neil McAllister, S.S. 4, Eden, teacher, Miss Joyce Chambers; grade 2, Verlyn Mil­ ler, S.S. 10, Lumley, teacher, ■Mrs. William Mair; grade 3, Margaret Oke, S.S. 1, Hurondale, teacher, Mrs. Mervin Carter; grade 4, Lia Cozyn, S.S. 5, Bis­ sett, teacher, Mrs. Lewis Dixon; grade 5, Carole Westcott, S.S. 5, Bissett; grade 6, Grace Routley, S.S. 6, Winchelsea, teacher, Mrs. Harvey Sparling; grade 7, Billie Etherington, S.S. teacher, Mrs. M. 8, Alice Carter, S.S. 5, Bissett; teacher, Mrs. L. Dixon. 1, Hurondale, Carter; grade H & S Sponsors Exeter Contest Calvin McKerral .and Pat Cann were selected as winners of the public speaking contest for pup­ ils of grades 6, 7 and 8 held at the regular meeting of the Home and School Association Tuesday night at the public school. Har­ old Kendrick and Gwen Shorey received honorable mention and all the contestants were com­ mended by the judges. Pat Cann chose as her subject “Elizabeth , Our Calvin McKerral discussed his favorite pastime, Queen”, while Drill — This ...... ’ INSPECTION of SHDHS Cadet Corps, Friday afternoon. Corporal Jim. Jim Neill, Joe Gunn and Jim Ethcrington watch. Lieut. J, suggested high school girls should march with the cadets, the student body and a number of adult visitors. Bren gun demonstration was part of the inspection program Carter assembles the gun while P. Drohanj the inspecting officer, The inspection was witnessed by - - Jack Doerr, ISxeter 'Swimming' Harold Kendrick spoke on ence Nightingale”, and Shorey chose as her topic parations for the Coronation.” Other -contestants were Mervin McKerral, who spoke on "Ski­ ing”, Betty Brady, speaking on “History of Ballet in Canada”, Roxanne Beaver, “Television,” and who spoke on “An Canadian History" Cecil Wilson, Miss Lauretta S'iegner and Mrss. Jessie Stewart, of the High School staff, judged the contest. Mrs. Warren sonting the P.S, shields to the ants, while each contestant re­ ceived-a Coronation dollar from Mrs. Claude Farrow, president of the association. A film oh the Coronation com­ pleted the program. The following members of the hew executive were installed by Mrs. Sanders: Mrs. Ernest Jones, ‘Flor- Gwen “Pre­ who discussed Leonard Burt, Anecdote from Sanders, repre- Board, presented Winning contest­ Churches Mark Mothers' Day Mother's Day was observed each of the local churches with large congregations swelled by many visitors, in attendance. Main. Street United Church Family Day at Main St. United Church combined the School and morning Musical numbers th’e junior girls School singing Jesus," a ladies “Mother’s Love”, by the choir. The sacrament of baptism was given to the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hitsman. At the morning service Rev. A. E. Holley spoke on the re­ sponsibilities of parents in train­ ing their children in the Christ­ ian faith. In the evening his topic was “The .Importance of Christ­ ian Homes to the Community and Nation.” Janies Street United Church At James St. United Church, parents attended an open session of the Sunday School in observ­ ance of Christian Family Day. At the morning service, Rev. H. J. Snell administered the rite of baptism to the following chil­ dren: John Arthur, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Wein; Glenda Kathleen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Fisher; Daniel Brian, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Jory; Barbara Jean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Rivers; John Bartie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Darling; Sandra Lynn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Desjar- dine; Jon Calvert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Calvert Beckler; Shir­ ley Doreen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Willis; Lloyd Elmer, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Westlake; Frederick Warren, son of Mr. and Mrs. Warren May; Dianne Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Shapton, and Jane Carol, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Broderick. Miss Jeanne McDonald and —Please turn to Page 12 in Sunday services, were given by of the Sunday “Fairest Lord chorus singing and an anthem session. “When a construction company uses township roads and great damage is done, whose respons­ ibility is it to repair the dam­ age?” was one of the questions. “Nothing can be done, the town­ ship has to take it," was the answer. A suggestion was made that a by-law could be passed to limit the size of the load. One municipality solved the problem by putting up signs, '“Culverts Under Repair” and rerouting the traffic. Another question was, “What authority has an inspector to en­ force the warble fly iby-law and collect the fees?”. The cost of the warble fly spray could not be collected along with the taxes. The law provides that the amount is collectable through the courts. Officers elected ' — County Municipal ciation meeting at nesday afternoon dent, Phillip Durst, first vice-president, H, H. Strang, Usborne; second vice- president, J. M. Eckert, McKil- lop; secretary, J, G. Berry, Gode­ rich; treasurer, S. H. Blake, Goderich; directors, J. Morrissey, Stephen; H. W. Brokenshire, Hay; H. C. Johnston, Morris. Re­ presentatives were present from Middlesex and Perth. The ladies of the Legion Auxi­ liary provided a turkey dinner and added a surprise by present­ ing Clerk Jim Patterson, presi­ dent of the association, with a large birthday cake to of “Happy Birthday”, thanks Jim stated lie years of age, had served as a municipal officer born within two blocks of the Hensall hall. A vote of thanks was tendered the Hensall council, the speakers and the ladies. The next meeting will be held at Howick. Following the noon luncheon; the visitors were invited to an inspection of the Clipper Coach manufacturing plant where they were surprised and delighted to see several rolling homes being built on an assembly line. at the Huron Officers Asso- Hensall Wed- were: Presi- Wroxeter; H, H. G. second the tune In his was 61 25 years and was Many Visit SH Hospital Many who had visited South Huron Hospital on opening days in January, returned again on Hospital Day, to see it in opera­ tion. For others it was their first opportunity to inspect the hos­ pital and many favorable com­ ments were heard on the up-to- date building with its modern equipment. Following the Auxil­ iary meeting, a number of the members made their way to the hospital. Members of the nursing staff and the hospital board acted as guides for the hospital inspec­ tion. , One hospital room was set up for the demonstration of the equipment used in giving oxygen and blood transfusions. Visitors lingered at the nursery where the new babies were sleep­ ing in their cubicles unaware of the interest they were attract­ ing. The laundry room in the base­ ment received its share of atten­ tion. Baskets of flowers were do­ nated and placed rooms. Donations of soap_ and towels Although it months since the hospital re­ ceived its first patient, it has caused many residents of South Huron to wonder how they man­ aged to get along without the splendid service it has rendered to the community. throughout the canned goods, were received, is only three Inspecting Officer Urges Girls Parade With HS Cadet Corps Lt. J. P. Drohan, who inspect­ ed SHDHS Cadet Corps Friday afternoon, suggested ............ girls of the school future cadet drills. He said girls in marched with 'the during the annual exercises and he hoped he would see SHDHS girls in the parade next year. He congratulated the local corps on their showing this year continue that the take part in other schools cadet corps inspection pro­ out­ wore Bill and urged them to their training. Lieut. Drohan was ied by Staff Sergt. L. The cadets, under Cadet Major Robert Wade, gave the inspect­ ing officer a general salute to start the program. The visitors inspected the ranks and then the corps made marches past in column of route and column of platoon. Platoon drills, demon­ strations on the Bren gun, .first aid and by the band, and a soccer accompan- S. Payne. Mrs. V. Mooney, Mrs. John Schroeder, Mrs. M. Ryekman, Mrs. 'Perry Johnson, Mrs. D. Wedlake, Mrs. J. Whilsmlth, Mrs. A. Kellar, Mrs. Russ Snell, Mrs. Norman Walper and Mrs, J, Smith. game were included in the gram. Picked by the officer as standing cadets on parade Sgt. Bob MacLaren, Sgt. Hess, Cadets Morris Vincent and Keith Zahn. The cadet officers are Major Bob Wade, commanding officer; Captain Bill Batten, second in command; Lieutenants Donald Adkins, Kenneth Flear and Don­ ald McCurdy; Company Sergeant Major Keith Heywood; Acting CSM Bob Chaffe; Sergeants Bob MacLaren, Joo Green and Terry Wade. Band Sergeant is Bill Hess and Torn Easton is Quarter­ master Sergeant. The Bren gun drill was per­ formed by Cadets Joe Gunn, Jim Neill, Jim Carter and Jim Ether- ington. First Aid was demon­ strated by Cadets Jim Parkinson, Bill Lavender, Bev. Sturgis, Bob Clarke and Jack Clarke. Instruction are Capt. E. E. D. Howey, Canada; G. Officer, Air ; C. Wilson, bandmaster. Lieut. Howey was master of ceremonies for the inspection. School children and a number of parents witnessed the program. ; staff for the Cadets G. Meek and Lieut. . of Cadet Services of M. Mickle, flying Force Reserve; and