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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1954-03-25, Page 1* 1 Eighty-Second Year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 25, 1954 Lively Huronia Operetta Draws Crowd Of 1/500 Fifteen hundred people enjoy­ ed the Gilbert and Sullivan oper­ etta, “Pirates of P e ;iza n c e,” which was presented by the Huronia Male Chorus and accom­ panying cast in the High School auditorium on Wednesday, Thurs­ day and Friday of last week. Mrs. H. L. Sturgis, directed the operetta and Marie Wildfong and Agnes Bray were accompan­ ists. Opening with a band of pirates celebrating the twenty-first birth­ day of Frederick, youngest mem­ ber of the band, the action of the operetta kept up a lively tempo until the final curtain, Take Solo Tarts <- Solo parts were well taken by Harry Hern as Frederick; Mrs. Robert Riley as Mabie the Major- General’s daughter; Lois Porter­ field as Ruth, the pirate woman; Sterling Ince, the pirate king, and Carfery Cann, as Samuel, member of the band. IHS Students Top Speakers Marion Crossman, grade 11, and Jim Carter, grade 10, S.H.­ D.H.S. students, were winners in the W.O. Regional speaking con­ test at Thames Hall, U.W.O., on Saturday afternoon. Entered in the lyric verse speaking class, Marion Crossman recited “The Magnificat” from <St. Luke’s gospel. Jim Carter's winning selection was “Chicago” by Carl Sandburg. Prof. Earl Sanborn, of U.W.O., judged the candidates and the 12 Western Ontario winners will compete with the 12 best from Toronto and Eastern Ontario at the final contest on Easter Mon­ day at the Royal Ontario Mus­ eum Theatre, Toronto. Principal H. L. Sturgis accom­ panied the local students to Lon­ don. i W. G. Cochrane was well cast as the Major General. His milit­ ary air deserted him in the final scenes, as he wandered about in night attire, conscience-stricken because of a falsehood he had told the pirates. His lovely daugh­ ters added color and beauty to the operetta and their singing was one of the highlights. Sandra Walper, youngest mem­ ber of the cast, was well received in her role as a dancer. Sergeant of Police Allan Els­ ton and his assortment of tall, medium and short recruits, added comedy to the play as they ran for cover when they were ex­ pected to unhand the pirates. Members of the force were played by Gordon Ford, Bob Russell, Bruce Cudmore, Allan Buswell, Ray King, Ken Johns, Andrew Dixon, Gordon Kraft and Frank Wildfong. Acting in the role of pirates were Gerald Skinner, Urban Pfile, Art Finkbeiner, Murray Desjar­ dins,' Lloyd Parsons, Emery Des- jardine, Clayton Pfile, Ken Kraft, Lloyd Hodgson, . Clair ~ John Mahon, Harold Ron Elford and Harry General’s Daughters Cast as the Major daughters were Irene Helen Bell and Maxine Reeder, who sang solo parts, and Audrey Green, Jean Taylor, Doris Swartz, Winnifred Leslie, Isobel Ganton, Hilda Pletcli, Hazel Sparling, Evelyn Whilsmith, Doris Robin­ son, Kaye McGill and Doris El-1 ford. Just before the final curtain on Friday night, Marie Wildfong who has taken part in three operettas, was presented with a piece of luggage. Gerald Skinner spoke of the important place she had filled as vocalist and pianist, and on behalf of the group, wished her success in her new role of nurse’s aid at Bella Coola Hospital, B.C. Harry Hern made the presentation on behalf of the Chorus. Swartz, Skinner, Sparling. General’s Beaupre, WIN SPEAKING HONORS Jim Carter, Grade 10, and Marion Crossman-, Grade 11, S.H.D.H.S. students, were win­ ners in the Western Ontario regional speaking contest at the University of Western Ontario on Saturday. They will enter the finals in Toronto at Easter. —Jack Doerr. District Figure Skaters Make Debut In Carnival The Exeter Figure Skating Club imide a colorful debut be­ fore a crowd of almost 500 on Saturday night when it presented its first carnival at the local arena. The program was well fortified with some of the best talent from the London Skating Club including both London profes­ sionals, Miss Mary Diane Trimble, Exeter instructor, and Miss Caro­ lyn Spellman. * Circus Theme The first theme and skaters led London, as Various groups representing animals and circus performers formed a parade to begin the carnival, then each group skated in turn to the music of nursery rhymes. half followed a circus featured mostly local by Michael Bruce, of ringmaster. INTERNATIONAL LION OFFICIALS HERE—Over 100 members of Lions Clubs from this district met in Exeter Tuesday night to hear Stan Fowler^ of Timmins, an International Director of the world-wide organization. A numtier of the Lion officials chat with the direct­ or above. They are, left to right, Bruce Malcolm, Canadian executive secretary; Mr'. Fowl­ er W. G. Seldon, Exeter president; Victor Dinnin, of Zurich; international counsellor; and Carleton Wells, of London, district governor. —Jack Doerr. Escapes Injury •Lloyd Guenther, 34, --of Dash­ wood, escaped injury when his car skidded on the ice on 83 highway, one and a half miles west off Dashwood, and struck a ■tree, last Sunday afternoon. Mr. Guenther was examined by .Dr. F. J. Milner at South Huron Hospital and discharged. Damage to the car was esti-. mated at $1,'000 by P.G. Elmer District Growers in Fruit Group A number of district farmers were elected to the executive of the Huron Fruit Growers’ As­ sociation at its annual meeting in Clinton last week. These included Victor Hogarth, Victor Jeffery, and William Mc­ Kenzie, of Exeter, and Philip Mc­ Kenzie, Of Kippen. William McGuire, of wag elected president, The large number growers who attended quet were told by M. M. Robin­ son, of Toronto, secretary-treas­ urer of the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association, that if fruit growers in the pro­ vince continued to put good apples on their home markets, Bayfield, of fruit the ban- District Lions Hear Official Stan Fowler, of Timmins, In­ ternational Director, was guest of honor at a banquet in Legion Memorial Hall on Friday night, which was attended by over 100 Exeter and district Lions. •Head table guests, who were introduced by P.D.D.G., Albert Traquair, also included executive secretary Bruce Malcolm, Carl.e- ton Wells, D.G., London, Nelson Hill, Int. Counsellor, Goderich, Ward Bolton, D.D.G., St. Marys, Vic Dinnin, Int. Con., Zurich, Mac .McNair, Int. Con., Milver­ ton, Wallace Seldon, president, and other officers of the local club, P.D.D.G.’s Sandy Elliot and J. A. Traquair and zone, chair­ man, A. J. Sweitzer, Introduced by D.G., Carleton Wells, Mr. Fowler spoke on Lion- ism and traced the history of the club to its present status of the largest service club in the world. P.P.D.G. Sandy Elliot present­ ed a gift to the speaker and Bruce Malcolm received a gift from A. J. Sweitzer on the behalf of the local club. A Lions’ key was presented to Fred Darling by Int. Dir. Fowler. Lions present for the banquet were from London, Lucan, Zur­ ich, Howick, Brussels, St. Marys, Milverton, Mitchell, Grand Bend, Goderich and Bayfield clubs. • Members of the Legion Auxil­ iary served "the banquet. Pictures of the International Convention in Mexico City were shown to conclude the program, i they would experience no trouble in selling them in spite Of the luck of a British market Crowds Inspect New Wing During Open House At PS Should Be More In 4-H Ag Rep Tells Members Several hundred Exeter and district citizens attended “Open House” at Exeter Public School Wendesday afternoon. Of special interest was the four-room addition, just re­ cently completed. The only class room now in use is one occupied by Mrs. L. Turvey and her grade two pupils. Though Soloists from the Exeter club were Louise Hockey, Nancy Boyle and Karen Wade. Jane Farrow and Janice Hamilton skated a duet. Acrobats were Sharon But­ ton, Joan Essery, Terry Laugh­ ton, Marion Carscadden, Jean Essery;. mice: Anne Fairbairn, monkeys: Westcott, Delbridge, Bride, ~ ‘ Carscadden, Elaine Ruthe, Darlene Snell; Tenant, Lynne Wedge, Margaret Mc- Diane they have only been in their new quarters for a short time, the pupils had a display of work ready for the visitors which in­ cluded a Holland project, “Dutch Gardens”. Move Next Month In April the three remaining bright, new classrooms will be occupied by Mr. John Gunn's grade six, Mrs. D. Hughson’s grade four and Miss Kaye Mc­ Gill’s third grade. Woodwork on cupboards and cloak rooms in the new addition has been left in natural grain and is very attractive. The teachers carried on their classroom routine and the dis­ play of the pupils’ work, much, of it in the theme of Spring, daffodils, kites and spring aetvi- ties, made the rooms bright and colorful. In the kindergarten room, a display of crayon pictures, titled “Who Am I?” showed pictures of several pupils drawn by them­ selves. Without the names,. pen­cilled at the top, they wouid be hard to recognize. Portraits Mrs. Porterfield's pupils dis­ played life-size likenesses of themselves made by tracing their forms as they lay on a large sheet of paper on the floor. The figures were then cut out and the clothes painted on, true to life. In the auditorium, members of the Home and School Association served tea. Mrs. Morley Sanders and Mrs. Ernest Junes, past presidents of the Association, Mrs.. Claude Farrow, Mrs. Har- Pollen and Mrs. R. E. Rus- wives of Board members, Mrs. Claude Blowes, wife of principal, poured tea at tables attractive!}' arranged with lace clothes, silver tea services and centres of roses and match­ ing tapers. students’ work, classroom teaching, tour of the building and refreshment were highlights of j ^^^also ^n^ctmrge1^DH. and the open house. One room of the new addition is already occupied. —Jack Doerr J S. members, were well patronized. Number of boys who joined Exeter 4-H clubs Tuesday night is only half of what it should be, according to assistant agri­ culture representative Harold Baker. * ‘’We should have two to three times as many boyB as are here tonight”, he told fathers and 32 sons who attended the organiza­ tion meeting. He urged each boy present to bring a new member to the next meeting. No Girls ' The ag rep was also disappoint- j ed because there were no girls in the clubs. “This is the first time in Huron we haven’t had any girls join,” he said. After showing several films on 4-H work in the United States, Mr. Baker announced that the first Canadian 4-41 film would be made this year and it would feature wprk of Huron County clubs. The picture will be spon­ sored .by Co-operatives in Ontario and Huron agriculture represent­ atives will take shots of various projects, meetings and events during the summer and fall. Calf club leader Bob Hern told members the quality of their ani­ mal was not important in 4-H competition. “You shouldn’t be discouraged because you have a poor calf,” he said. Majority of points awarded in the competi­ tion are based on ihe work of the member and only 400 marks of the 1,000 are given for the calf. Form Two Olubs Two clubs were formed at the meeting — a grain club with 13 members and a calf club, includ­ ing both dairy and beef types, with 19 members. Harry Strang, R.R. J, Hensail, and Douglas May, R.R. tralia, are grain club leaders. Howard Pym, new president of Huron County Junior Farmers, and Bob Hern are leaders of calf club. Executives and members the clubs are: Please Turn to Page 1, Cen- the of Judy Janet Mary Diane Whitmore, Willert, Sandra Busch. Boys Skated A boys' quintette was formed by Robert Mickle, Robert Middle­ ton, Jerry Drysdale, Robert Mc- Kelvie, Gregory Spencer and taffy apples were portrayed by Margaret Sanders, Betty Brady, Robin Smith, Beth Goddard, Jane Horton, Mary Anne Horton, Betty Parker, Peggy Goddard -j&wen Spencer and Maxine Watson. Senior members from the Ex­ eter club also danced a “College Tango” and “The Dutch Waltz”. Special Ballet A special “ballet” was present­ ed by eight members of the Kins­ men Club of Exeter, dressed as clowns. They were Jim Vessey, Cliff Ersman, George Rether, Les Parker, Cliff Quance, Gord Bayn? ham Gien Mickle and Lloyd Fordtf Members of the London club performed some of the better acts from' their own carnival, presented earlier this month, and Walter Thomas, Stratford pro­ fessional, added two comedy numbers to the program. Stratford Winner During intermission, the for a squirrel neckpiece place. Winner was G. C. Lennan, Seaforth. Miss Trimble was presented with a gift from the Exeter Club. President Mrs. Charles Snell spoke briefly and and five-year-old Karen Wade, youngest member of the club, made the presentation. The club, headed by Mrs. C. E, Snell was formed in Novem­ ber last year and is sponsored jointly by the Exeter Kinettes and Exeter Recreational Council. Miss Mary Diane Trimble, senior professional of the London club, instructed skating Other Members Other members tive are honorary G. Cochrane; vice-president, Mrs. E. McBride; secretary, Mrs. C. > Fairbairn; treasurer, 7* '__■ Sanders. Assisting with instruc- [ Brady. classes. Diane draw took Mac- to as on an Lucan• Lucan Irish are off to an im­ pressive start in their bid dethrone Mildmay Monarchs WOAA “C” champions. By edging the Monarchs 6-5 Tuesday night, the Irish took important one^game lead in the best-of-seven series. And the win gives the greenshirts a big psy­ chological advantage because they did it in Mildmay’s own backyard. Local observers are predicting a Lucan- triumph in the series because the Irish are a much- improved club over the one that gave Mildmay a tussle for the crown last year. Tuesday night’s Win strengthens this forecast. Gome Front Behind But the game was a close one. Dashwood Champs Of Hee Loop Dashwood Tigers captured the Rec League championship Tues­ day night by defeating Centralia 9-6 in the final game of the best- of-three series. The Tigers poured in eight goals in the last two periods to take the trophy. Centralia took a 4-1 lead in the first frame but the winners turned the tables by mitscoring their opponents by the same margin, 4-1, in both the second and third stanzas.The victory gave Dashwood the second championship of the local league. The first one was taken by Crediton last year. Willert Shirs John Willett led the Tigers to triumph with three goals and two assists. Jack Ford notched two counters and helped on two more, Other Dashwood point­ getters were Ted Webb with a goal and three assists; Bill Bec­ ker, goal arid assist; Rob Wein and Dick Regier, a goal each. Norm Hardy scored two of Centralia’s counters and collect­ ed two assists. Keith Brintnell, Carl Isaac and Ross McRoberts earned a goal and an assist .each; Glen Robinson fired a tally and Art Hedging nailed an assist. Ray Wein, Dashwood’s playing manager and coach, accepted the trophy from Lloyd Cushmaii, the league president. Members of the championship team are; goal. Corky Schroeder; defohce, Dick Regier, Hubert Miller, Ray Wein, Lloyd Willert; forwards, Johh Willert, Rob Wein, Gerald Mar­ tens, Jack Ford, Bill Becker, Ted Webb, Bud Schroeder, Bill Reg­ ier, Jim Regier. Jake Schroeder was sub-goalie. Finalists Members of the finalist Cen­ tralia team are: goal, Harry Hardy; defence, Ron Swartz, Art Hodgins, Jack Hardy; forwards, Carl Isaac, Paul Crohyii, Norm Hardy, Ross McRoberts, Bob Noyes, Glen Robinson, .Tack Mar­ shall, Keith Brintnell and Gerald Isaac. Manager is Alton Isaac and coach is Norm Hardy, ■Dashwood won the first game of the series but Centralia even­ ed the count by capturing the second game. 12 ** VISIT SCHOOL ADDITION—Hundred s of Exeter citizens inspected the new four-room addi­ tion at Exeter Public School during the open house on Wednesday afternoon. Displays of I RCAF Capers Lively Show “Centralia Capers”, colourful variety show produced' by RCAF Centralia personnel, was present­ ed in the SHDHS auditorium on Tuesday night before a crowd of over 200. Lively vaudeville acts, featur­ ing chorus lines, a dixieland band and numerous comedy skits aim­ ed at local residents provided plenty of merriment. Songs by the Centralia Glee Club, led by F/L Don Bish and accompanied by Mrs. Bish, were well-received. Cpl. Ray Charron was master of ceremonies. Producer Injured F/O Bish, the producer of the show, directed the acts despite a fractured nose. He was struck by a heavy piece of wood when scenery was^ being put on the stage for the performance. This was the fifth performance of "Capers”, which played pre- Heads St. Marys OPP Former constable of the Exeter detachment of the Ontario Pro­ vincial Police, Cpl. Bill Coxworth was reecntly appointed chief of the St. Marys OPP force. Since leaving Exeter, Cpi. Coxworth has served on the Kitchener de­ tachment and took part in a number of major investigations there. He was recently promoted to corporal. Dilemma Of Red China .Aired By RCAF Officer ’ ----------------------------------------- tion for the carnival were Mrs. Snell, Mrs. V. Laughton, Mrs. A. Westcott and Mrs. E. Carscadden. Exeter Girl Guides were in charge of program sales, Kin- ettes looked after decorations Mrs. W. I and carnival chairman was Ed of the execu- president, W. Ethenngton Heads District Societies R. D. Etherington, of R.R. 1, Hensail, was re-elected director of Perth-Huron district of On­ tario Agricultural Societies at a meeting in LondeSboro Tuesday afternoon. Clark ^Fisher, of Exeter, was elected secretary-treasurer of the district. H. H. G. Strang. R. E. Pool^y, Clark Fisher, Mrs. Rufus Kestle and Mrs. Earl Mitchel), repre­ senting the Exeter Agricultural Society, attended the meeting. An invitation was extended hold the next annual meeting Exeter. to in Leads 'C Title Series Lucan had to roll for four goals in the third period to overcome the 4-2 margin Mild may had at the end of the second. The Irish front line of Ed Rowett, Len Gaudette and Herb Stretton were stars of the win, Rowett collected a hat trick and Gaudette scored Tavish counted marker. ’ C. Schmaltz viously in Centralia, St. Marys and London. It will also be pre­ sented at Beck Sanitarium on March 30. The station plans an­ other show late in April. The Legion Ladies Auxiliary sponsored the local performance and entertained the cast at the Legion Hall. “Should Red China Be Recog­ nized?” was the question F/O Rex Fulcher, of RCAF Station Centralia, put to Exeter Kinsmen Thursday night in a current af­ fairs talk. Stating this question was one of today's most controversial political dilemmas, F/O Fulcher traced the historical and back­ ground events leading to the rise of the communist government of Mao Tse-Tung. T’he speaker out­ lined considerations ‘'behind the recognition of China and its ad­ mission to United Nations. F/O Fulcher told Kinsmen that during its early history, China considered itself the centre of the world and this idea still prevades through the people. He briefly outlined the history of the country from this early per­ iod. through the mercantile vasion by western countries the fierce nationalistic trend today. “Fantastic” Treaty The speaker described the year treaty of alliance between Russia and China, made in 1951. as one of the most “fantastic” agreements in history. Both countries pledged to come to the aid of the other if either was attacked by a third nation. While China is under a corn- j munist government, F/O Fulcher ( the guest speaker. I in- to of 30- pointed out that the independent spirit of the Chinese may make it difficult for the Russians to ■dominate the country. He led a period of discussion among the Kinsmen, A graduate of the University of British Columbia in history and economics, F/O Fulcher spent two years in the Bureau of Current Affairs in partment of National Now a flying instructor Station Centralia, he Victoria Street, Exeter. Plans To Organize Chairman of the Perth-Huron. Unit of the Canadian Cancel" So­ ciety, John H. Stratton, of Strat­ ford, asked Kinsmen to provide leadership in the organization of a unit for South Huron. Mr. Stratton claimed ignorance and fear were chief causes of death by cancer. If victims would seek medical attention when first symptoms are noticed, many of these deaths would be prevented, he said. Mr. Stratton said he hoped to organize a drive through Perth and Huron to acquaint people with the facts about cancer. The Kinsmen meeting was i Past President’s night and Ray Frayne and Don Southcott were chairmen. Ray Wuerth was fine- master and Glen Mickle thanked the De­ Defence, at RCAF lives on twice. Ross Mc- the other Lucan II EADS JUNIOR FARMERS— Howard Pym, of R.R. 1, Cen- tralia, Was elected president of Huron County Junior Farmers at a meeting In Clinton ilast week* Mr, Pym has been an active Jtm* lor Farmer and 4-H club leadoi* for many years. Ho succeeds Ron McMichael, of Gorrie, as county president. potted two for Mildmay. Lisemer, D. Wendt and Voisin scored singles. The Irish are without service of two stars, centre Fred Beving­ ton and defenceman Ray Yelle. Yelle has left to play pro ball and Fred is suffering from a knee injury. However, the return of Herb Stretton to the Irish line-up has partly offset the loss. Next game of the series will be Thursday night in Lucan. Council Urges GB ’Yes' Vote Grand Bend council is urging village ratepayers to approve a by-law to issue $85,00(0 in deben­ tures to purchase the hydro plant. In a letter to electors, the council said the cost for hydro would be cheaper if the village owned the system.Vote - - will be Besides ihg the also be have their electrical power sup­ plied by the Hydro Electric Power Commission of Ontario. Go Into Business In urging a “yes” vote, the council letter said; “We, the citizens of Grand Bond must go “—Please Turn to Page 12 On the hydro question held Monday, April 6, the question of purchas- system, ratepayers will asked if they wish to CAPERS FROM CENTRALIA-—One of the features of ‘‘(’entrulia Capers”, the RCAF Sta­ tion’s variety show which was pro.sented in Exeter Tuesday night, was this chorus line. The girls are J*inri Turnbull, Mary Ann Jackson, Liz Fripp and Norma Towler. The colorful show, which includes classiral and popular music, gh-v club ringing, ballet and eomir skitsy has also played in St. Marys and London.