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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1953-10-15, Page 1CHAMPIONSHIP STARS — Jim Haj der and Dick Regier were the batting stars of the Dashwood championship win Monday. Dick drove Jim home with the winning run in the tenth inning after Orono had tied the game at 3-3 in the ninth. Both players figured in other Dashwood runs during the game. Regier hit the longest ball of the contest. —T-A Photo Make Ice In Town Rink; Earliest Start In History The earliest ice season in Exeter’s history will start soon. First public skating will be held Saturday night if all goes well. Skating and hockey on sunny days in October, unheard possible because of the arti-now last Eightieth Year (£xefer3imes-Atoocafe THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 15, 1953 Regier’s Tenth Inning Smash Drives Home Winning Tally * Single Copy 7/ of several years ago, is ficial ice plant installed year. This year’s ice is also the to be made on the new trap floor which was constructed last spring. Started Tuesday Arena Manager Doug Smith and his assistant, Alvin Willert, set the ice machinery in opera­ tion Tuesday and began flooding Wednesday. They continued flood­ ing all night Wednesday build up a surface. Although the ice was slow to harden during the warm day, the cooler night weather quickened the process. The ice machine broke down Thursday but the attendants ex­ pected to get it working Friday. London Briggs, the city’s Sen­ ior “B” hockey team, tested the surface Thursday night when they held their first practice. Public skating will be held Saturday afternoon and evening and the first Exeter hockey prac­ tice will be staged Monday night. first rock Hay Builds Two Bridges Hay council recently author­ ized the construction of two bridges in the township. ■ The council hired N. J. Corri­ veau to build a new bridge on concession 12,7lot nine and also one on concession 14 south. Terms were set at $3.0<0i per hour for Mr. Corriveau and $1.10 for his men. Friday, November 27, was the date set for nomination of the 1954 council, school area trus­ tees and Zurich police' trustees, Tenders are being called for the installation of two toilets, wash basins and septic tank for the Hay Township Hall, Turkheim was hired to carpenter work necessary vide the toilet room. Approve Grants Grants were made of . the Exeter Agricultural Society; $75 to the Zurich Agricultural Society and $25 to the South Huron Ploughing Association. Council authorized payment of $500 to L. K. Turnbull, the balance of the contract price on the Datars drain, plus an extra $279 for extra excavation of 900 cubic yards at 31C per yard. S. W. Archibald was paid $115 for superintendence of construction. Also authorized were the al­ lowances to owners on the Mous- seau Drain. The township will place a wreath at the Cenotaph in Hen­ sall in remembrance of the sol­ diers of Hay who served and made the supreme sacrifice in two great wars. M.J. do the to pro­ $25 to Over 300 Honor Veteran Electrician Mr. R. E. Crawford, Hanover, an employee of the Hydro Com­ mission here for 24 years, has retired after nearly 29 years in the service of the commission. Along with two other retiring employees of the wPsteth re­ gion, he was honored at the an­ nual Hydro Retirement dinner held in Windsor last Wednesday night, and was presented With an automatic toaster. Mr, K. J, Lampman and five members of the local hydro staff were .present at the dinner which Was attended by ever 300, T Two Churches Honor Rector The congregations of Trivitt Memorial Church and St. Paul’s Church, Hensall, met in the par­ ish hall of Trivitt Church Thurs­ day, October 8 to spend a social evening with Rev. C. Lu and Mrs. Langford before their departure for their new home in London. Euchre was .played with Miss Nettie McTaggart winning the ladies’ prize, Mrs. W-. Riley, Hen­ sall, the lone hand prize, with Mr. P. Dunsford, Mr. Allan Els­ ton and Mr. Langford tied for the men's high score. Mr. Lang­ ford won in a draw. Present Gifts W. E. Middleton, chairman for the evening, called upon Mr. W. Riley to read the address which was followed by the presentation of a gift of money and a cup and saucer to Mr. and Mrs. Lang­ ford. Mr. O. S. Atkinson made the presentation on behalf of the two congregations. Mr. W. O. Goodwin,' Hensall, moved a vote of thanks to tlie women who arranged the eve­ ning’s program. Sunday morning, Mrs. Lang­ ford was presented with an entree dish by Wendy Elston on behalf of the Sunday School. A terrific clout by Dick Regier in the last half of the tenth inning scored Jimmy Hayter ^'ith the winning run and the Ontario Intermediate “D” championship at Milton Satur­ day. It Whs a fitting blow—longest of the ball game—on which the Dashwood Tigers sewed up the title they missed by a hair last year. It set off a deafening celebration by Dashwood fans who smothered their champions with handshakes, backslaps and kisses. The Tigers had to fight off a desperate rally by Orono to win the third game of the final series 4-3. Although Dashwood led most of the way, the Orono contenders tied the .game 3-3 in the eighth and forced the game into extra, innings. Regier, one of the batting stars in the Tigers’ inarch on the title, came up to bat in the last half of the tenth with Jimmy Hayter on third and one man out. He pounded a. hard liner over the centerfielder’s head and Hay­ ter, arms waving in triumph, scampered home with the champ­ ionship run. Starts With Single. Hayter led off the inning with’ a single and reached second when the centrefielder bobbled his clout. Raymie Wein bunted a perfect sacrifice to put the win­ ning run on third. That set the stage for Regier’s smash. The victory climaxed an amaz­ ing winning streak of 12 games which carried the Tigers from the brink of disaster early in the playoff stretch to the highest honors in their field. They didn't lose a game from tlie time they staged a sensational comeback to defeat Zurich in the first elimina­ tion series. That .playoff with Zurich was the turning point which convert­ ed the Tigers from a mediocre team into a. championship crew. Although favorites to oust Zur­ ich in Huron-Perth “D” finals, Dashwood lost three str a.i g h t games to the Lumber Kings and it looked like curtains for . the team that had reached the On­ tario finals last year. But the Tigers, battled their way out of the corner, won four straight to take tlie series and kept on win­ ning until there wasn't another team left to beat. Dick Regier and Jim Hayter were the offensive stars of the final win Saturday. Besides their tenth inning scoring combination, both players figured in important runs early in the game. Offensive Stars Hayter scored the first Dash­ wood run in the first inijihg ■when he started his team’s bat­ ting off with a single. A safety by Regier in the third helped score the Tigers’ second run. Jack Gaiser was the defensive star of the game. He stabbed, a well-hit fly in seventh to cut which might tide. 1 Bob Brown shared pitching honors for the victory but Brown hurled most of win. Wein received credit for the tilt. y Although Dashwood took early lead, two double plays Orono in the first two stopped the Tigers from extra runs. Jimmy Hayter led off first with a single and the circuit on two errors passed ball. Two more reached base but a double play by Orono’s thirdsacker, Ron West, stopped the running. In the second, Lome Klein- stiver and Bob Brown threatened —Please Turn to Page 12 innings scoring in the toured and a Tigers Owner To Repair Dangerous Stack Sylvanus Cann is preparing to repair the tall, brick chimney on his cider mill, Deputy-Reeve liam McKenzie reported week. Mr. Cann, who lives at field, was threatened with court charges ■ by Exeter council last week if he didn’t repair the chimney in 10 days. Council considered the brick structure, which was cracking near the top, a menace to public safety. Mr. Cann had been warn­ ed before. Deputy- Reeve McKenzie said the owner was investigating means of repair. centrefield in the off an Orono rally have turned the and Robbie Wein Kinettes Sponsor Skating, Donate To Local Hospital Local Kinettes spent a profitable evening, as far asLocal Kinettes spent a profitable evening, as far as the community is concerned) at their meeting luesday. They agreed to sponsor a figure skating club and they approved a $300 donation as first payment on an oxygen tent for South Huron Hospital. ‘ After meeting with the recreational council, the ways and means committee of the club contacted other skating clubs in the county for information. These ideas were presented to the Kin­ ettes Tuesday night. Since members have children wishing to participate in figure skating, there was a two-fold purpose in their decision to spon­ sor figure skating in Exeter. A skating instructor will be secured, if possible, in the near future and registration dates will be announced at a later date. On the Kinette committee in charge of forming the club are Mrs. C. Snell, Mrs. E. McBride and Mrs. C. Fairbairn. Makes Grant The donation to the hospital was a result of work done by the group at the local arena shack bar last Winter. The club plans to complete payment on the oxy­ gen tent as more funds are raised. The meeting'was held at the home of Mrs, Glenn Mickle. In charge of a pumpkin pie special which followed the business ses­ sion were Mrs, Ralph Genttner and Mrs. Cliff Ei’Sman. Spiritual Growth Said Important Miss Helen Anthony addressed members of the Home and School Association on Tuesday night on “How a Child’s Idea of God Grows.” She emphasized that the home, church and school must cooperate to give the child a knowledge of God and that home teaching is most important. “If a child is reared in a home at­ mosphere of love and under- .__________ r him to Miss ......... , ....... should watch tile spiritual growth of their child as closely as they do his physical and mental growth. ■Mrs. II. J. Snell introduced Miss Anthony and Mrs. R. D. Jer­ myn expressed the of those present for and helpful address. Mrs. Robert Reilly accompanied by Miss fong, sang ,‘When standing, it is easier for comprehend God’s love, Anthony said. Parents appreciation her sincere Grocery Employee Hurt Mr. James D. Smith, employee of Jones grocery stores, is on crutches as the result of an accident while at work, A cheese, weighing between 80 Uhd 90 pounds, struck the wall When coming ‘down the ramp, bduneed back and struck Mr. Smith splintering bodes In his left foot which ’will be In a cast for several weeks. of Eliinville Marie Wild- Christopher Robin Says His Prayers” and “Indian Love Call.” Letters were read from Miss K. McGill’s pupils thanking the association for the book they received for having the most mothers and friends at the September meeting.- Mrs. Harold Pym’s kindergarten class won the October award. Third At Plowing Match Lorhe Passmore, Hurofi County plowing champion, won third place in the row crop tractors class at the International match at Cobourg last week. ' S Z-'™ LiT' -• ’■•■'■if Wil- this Bay Fund Report C.N.I.B. fund report as of CNIB The October 10 is as follows: Exbter, $361.25; Dashwood, $30; Cen­ tralia, $9; Crediton, $38; special donation, $9; total, $447.25.— S. B. Taylor, chairman. CONGRATULATE CHAMPIONS Dashwood fans swarmed onto the baseball field at Milton Monday after the Tigers won the game to capture the Ontario Intermediate “D” championship. The tension-packed game ended in a thrilling finish in the tenth inning. Dash­ wood defeated Orono 4-3. It was the second Ontario championship won by Dashwood teams this year. The Pee Wees won the first one. —T-A Photo Hibbert School Wins Trophy In Hensall Fair Competition No. 7 Hibbert won the Andrew Y. McLean trophy at the Hensall School Fair for the school with the largest number of entries. The school, whose teacher is Miss Dorothy Chapman, collected $7'7.50 in prize money for their efforts at the fair. The trophy results were an­ nounced this week. The final portion of the fair was held on Friday while the agriculture sec- the top boy in the classes was won by of No. 7 Hibbert. He Jack Chipchase, Bob Munn 7H. Ten and over: Nelson McClili- chey 2T, Leslie Riley 7H, M. Hildebrant. Duet: Mary Ann Rannie and Joan Koehler, Ruth and Mildred Howe 7H, Patsy Benn and Betty Bell 10H. Chorus and Unison: 7H, 2T, IT. ■Please Turn to Page 12 Initial Mohawk Practice Scheduled For Monday Exeter Mohawks, who will stage their first hockey prac­ tice next Monday night, will jump up, to Intermediate “A” classification this year. Directors of the club made this decision last week after the inaugural Cyclone league meeting. Although the town could rectors felt they could use the extra import allowed by the “A” classification. The move will put them in the same group as Strathroy, Forest and St. Marys. Workouts for the team are scheduled for Monday, Wednes­ day and Friday nights next week and the club will probably con­ tinue three practices a week un­ til the Cyclone league opens on November 16. Business Manager Charlie Acheson expects about 25 men will try out for the team. These include local .players and a num­ ber of imports and waivers which the club has contacted. ‘‘ Imports must be resident in the town by November 1. All players have to be signed by De­ cember 15. In the Intermediate “A” class, three imports and three waivered players are allowed on the team. No coach has been hired yet although the club is negotiating with several prospects. enter Intermediate “B”, dir- Exploding Bottle Damages Eye Mr. Charles Allison, caretaker at South Huron Hospital, suf­ fered an injury to his face and one eye when he was struck by an exploding bottle as he opened the door of the incinerator. He was taken to Victoria Hospital for treatment. It was at first thought he might lose the sight of the eye but his physician is now hopeful of saving it. He has returned to his home. Interesting Article The article in McLean’s maga­zine oft the life of the hockey star, the late Howie Morenz, is of interest to relatives in this area including his aunt, Mrs. Mary Stephen, Dashwood, and cousins at Elimville, Woodham and Grand Bend. $ w Bl .M3 1^*,' Krai ^5 &7S****^sy jjjl tion was staged September 18. In second place for school was No. 1 Tuckersmith. Mrs. Sady Simpson’s, .pupils won $39.95. They were followed closely by Principal Ralph Raeburn’s room in Hensall Public School which collected $39.10. Top Boy Prize to competitive Leslie Riley won prizes in almost every sec­ tion of the fair. Joyce Munn, of No. 7 Hibbert, and Marie Sinclair, of No, 2 Tuckersmith, tied for the top girl award. Murray Bell, No. 1 Tucker­ smith, and Bob Munn, No. 7 Hib­ bert, tied for second place in the boys’ classification. Hall Packed The Hensall town hall was packed for the evening portion of the fair, Friday night. Ron Mock, one of the directors of the fair board, was chairman for the program. Judges were Mr .and Mrs. Harold L. Sturgis and Mr, and Mrs. Claude H. Blowes, all of Exeter. Schools competing include Hen­ sall. Nos. 1 and 2 Tuckersmith, No. 7 Hibbert and No. 10 Hay. James Paterson, Hensall clerk, is secretary of the fair. Results Recitation, second grade *under: Catherine Russell, Munn, 7H, Bill Shaddick, H. Recitation, third and fourth grades: Marg. Elgie 2T, Sharon McBride, Leslie Riley 7H. Public speaking, grade 6 and under: Marion Bell' IT, Marie Sinclair 2T, Connie Corbett 10H. Public speaking, “grades 7 and 8: Gwen Spencer, Bob Clark IT. Vocal Winners Girls under 10: garth 7H, Keys. Ten and and Ruth Rannie. Boys under l>0*: Neil Forrest, and Bob Fair Record Best Ever Well over $3,000, the largest amount ever given away at a fair, was paid out in prize mon­ ey this year, secretary-treasurei’ Clark Fisher told the Agriculture Society night. This opinion ciety that this year’s fair was best, from the standpoint of hibits, ever held. Members reported that com­ ments from the spectators who attended the fair in September indicated the fair was exception­ ally well enjoyed. President of the Society, A. J. Sweitzer, who toured many fairs in the district, felt Exeter Fair was one of the best. Andrew Dixon, agriculture teacher at the high school, re­ ported that a survey made among students indicated they enjoyed the arena exhibits most, The livestock show came second in interest. The Society plans a banquet in the near future. at its meeting Wednesday record confirmed of directors of the the So- the ex- Fans Cheer Champions Dashwood citizens staged a royal celebration for their base­ ball champions. The Tigers, Mon­ day night after the team cap­ tured the Ontario Intermediate “D” crown ip Milton. Hundreds of people from the police village and district throng­ ed the streets to cheer the team when they staged a victory pa­ rade. The Dashwood Boys and Girls Band led the cavalcade, It was the second time this year Dashwood celebrated an On­ tario championship in baseball. The Pee Wees captured a similar title in their grouping earlier in the fall. They were on hand to greet their fellow-champions and holler three cheers. Turkey Dinner On Wednesday night, members of the team were guests of honor at a turkey dinner given by Cliff Salmon, president of the Dash­ wood Ball Club. A formal ban­ quet will be held later. Nearly 100 fans attended the game in Milton when the Tigers edged Orono in an exciting, extra- innipgs game to take the title in the third tilt of the finals. The Dashwood team tied the first contest 7-7 and won the second 9-4. The championship triumph cli­ maxed a playoff trail over which Dashwood elixninated the Zurich Lumber Kings, Teeswater and Bothwell. The team, never lost a game after the series with ich. Formal congratulations extended to the team in a mony after the celebration day night. The crowd gathered in the shop of V. L. Becker to hear the speeches. Reeve Speaks Jack Morrissey, reeve of Ste­ phen, paid official township tri­ bute to the Tigers. Others who spoke were Rev. W. F. Krotz, Ohes Gaiser, Garnet Patterson, Joe Merner, George Shoeffbuck, Reinhold Miller, Howard Klumpp, Dr. V. Gulens, Mervin Tieman, George Tieman, and Milford Schilbe, a Zurich fan. Members of the ball club exe­ cutive including Cliff Salmon, president; Art Allemand, vice- president. Aaron Restemeyer, business manager; and Charles Regier extended congratulations. Players Replied The Tigers who replied to the toasts were Carl Wein, manager; Ken McCrae, coach; Jim Hayter, third baseman and chairman of the police village trustees; Lome Kleinstiver, catcher, and pitchers . Robert Wein and Bob Other members of are Dick Regier, Ray Hayter, Jack_ Gaiser, riveau ~ Larry Wein, No. team’s batboy. Zur- were cere- Mon- Brown, the team Wein, Bob Ray Cor­ and Jack Ford.Young is the in con- Charges Laid In Car Theft Charges have been laid nection with a car stolen from in front of the bowling alley at Exeter last Friday night. The vehicle, owned by Glen Bonnallie, Exeter, was recovered by police at RCAF Station Cen­ tralia early the next morning. Exeter Police Chief Reg Taylor conducted the investigation. Marg. Hog- Jean Kennedy, Elaine over: Jean Henderson Howe (tied), Dianne \ • •* sk ■ :■ > ' • . ;...... by 7- 'I I ggM| 1111 ■z 3 •5 SECOND AT PROVINCIAL MATCH — This team of S.H.D.H.S. plowers captured second prize in the high school competition at Cobourg last week. The boys competed in a class of 24 entries from schools all over the province. On the tractor arc the two plowers, Robert Dobson and Alex Moikle (at the wheel), both of Kirkton. On the left arc the conches, Glen Northcolt, of Hay, and Jack Bell, Tuckersmith, * <—-T-A Photo Ireland 'Land Of Happiness Minister Tells Hospital Aid Rev. Michael Griffin, rector of St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Bicjdulph, spoke to the members of the Ladies.Auxi­ liary of S.o'ath Huron Hospital on “The Loveliest Country in the World—Ireland”, at their meeting on Tuesday. He delighted his listeners with stories of the Irish who are known as a superstitious race who believe in fairies and goblins and who lead a happy-go-lucky kind of life. They are not con­ cerned with building a great empire or amassing great wealth, but prefer to live in an empire of happiness. Know Fairies Rev. Griffin told of a woman in Ireland who when asked by a tourist if she believed in fairies, replied "We don’t believe in fair­ ies, we just know they’re there.” For the Auxiliary, he expressed the hope that the members would set a goal of giving mental, physical and spiritual strength to those coming within the hospital walls and to do it faithfully and loyally, permitting nothing to divide or discourage them. Rev. Griffin was introduced by Mrs. Fred Dobbs, convenor of the Biddulph group, who were in charge of the meeting. They were assisted during the toa hour by the Centralia members. During the business meeting, treasurer Mrs. Gordon Koch an­ nounced a bank balance of $850 which included $267 collected on tag day at Exeter Fair. Asks Help Convenors of committees gave their reports. Miss Claypole ask­ ed for assistance in mending and marking hospital supplies and for donations of old linens. Mrs. E. S. Steiner, Miss Marion Bissett and Mrs. J. D. Smith were named to prepare a slate of of­ ficers to be presented at the November meeting. Mrs. Emery Desjardine and Mrs. J. D. Smith will attend the convention of Ontario Hospital Auxiliaries in Toronto October 26-28. ■Mr. George Thompson, man­ ager of the Lyric Theatre, is do­ nating to the Auxiliary the en­ tire proceeds of a matinee show­ ing on October 16 of “I’d Climb the Highest Mountain.” A baking sale will follow the picture. Over $200 Was realized from the sale of tickets on a comfor­ ter and sweater, Mrs. W. Witmer, convenor of the ways and means committee, announced. Mrs. Earl Mitchell, Usborne, won the com­ forter and Mrs. Clayton Frayne, the sweater, An interesting exhibition of modern printing equipment was seen in Toronto last Friday by Frank Creech, Rob Davis, Rob Sputhcott and J, M. Southcott of The ’fimes-Advocate staff.