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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1954-10-28, Page 1Eighty-Second Year THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 28, 1954 District Supports Hurricane Relief Exeter and community has con tributed about $800 to the On tario Hurricane Relief Fund through various agencies. A special collection which will be taken up by all town churches this Sunday is expected to boost the total well over $1,000. A door-to-door canvass by Ex eter Kinsmen Club Tuesday night neted close to $700. The campaign was organized by Kin President Replace Span At Crediton Plans are well advanced for the building of a new bridge over the Aux Sable river at Crediton by Huron County Coun cil next year. Tests were recently made for abutments. The new bridge have an overall span of 175 as compared with 90 feet. Les Parker and Ways and Means Chairman George Rether. Another $100 has been receiv ed in voluntary contributions at local banks. The largest individual donation to the fund was a $100 cheque from Mr. and Mrs. Samson Mc- Falls, of Huron Street, who ex pressed genuine sympathy for the victims of the flood. “They need all we can give,” said Mr. McFalls, a retired farmer. Appeal for funds was made from the pulpits of local churches on Sunday when it announced that a special collection would be taken on Sunday, October 31. An official statement issued by Mayor W. G. Cochrane on behalf of the town urged “the support of all citizens in the campaign for funds presently being conducted by all of the local churches.” the pre- built in sections and the according the will feet sent The structure will be three sections. The end will be 45 feet each middle span 85 feet, to Stephen Reeve Jack Morrissey who is a member of the county roads and bridges committee. of in Chicago Singers Assist Crusade The Eureka Jubilee Singers, Chicago Ill., will be featured the Crusade for Christ programs at the Exeter Legion Hall. The quintette, hailed as one of the “finest groups” of will appear Wednesday Rev. Bert Turner, of Detroit, is conducting the Crusade which started Tuesday and will continue until Sunday, November 7. It sponsored by Youth for Christ. and most outstanding Negro singers today, Monday, Tuesday and nights. is Melville L. Hern Usborne Farmer Melville L. Hern, 69, a life long resident of Usborne town ship, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Malcolm Spence, of Blanshard township, Monday night. He was born in Usborne, the son of the late Phillip and Karen Hern. He farmed until forced by illness to retire several years ago. Mr. Hern was a member of Zion United Church and of the Independent Order of Foresters. Surviving besides his wife, the former Levina E. Kerslake, are one son, Gerald, on the home stead; a daughter, Margaret, Mrs. Malcolm Spence, Blanshard; two sisters, Mrs. George Jaques, of Exeter, and Mrs. Sam Stevenson, of Birr, and four grandchildren. The body is resting at the Hop per-Hockey funeral home where Rev. J. H. Slade will conduct the funeral service on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. Interment will be in Exeter cemetery. Ephriam Hern, Allen Jaques, George Squire, James Earl, Wil liam Morley and William French will act as pall bearers and phews of the deceased will flower bearers. Hensail Industry Donates Trailer A mobile relief office, for use in the flooded Holland Marsh area, has been donated to the Canadian Red Cross by General Coach Works of Canada, Hensall. W. C. Smith, manager of the firm, said the coach would be at the disposal of the relief agency for as long as it was able to make use of it during the emergency. Offer of the coach was made to the Ontario government through Thomas Pryde. M.L.A., the day following the storm. The government relayed the offer to the Red Cross. Premier Leslie Frost, in a let ter to Thomas Pryde on Wednes day, expressed appreciation to the Hensall firm for its “very gener ous and timely”, offer of assist ance. The Hensall firm is also behind the offer made by the Canadian Mobile Home Association to sup ply from 100 to 200 new and used mobile homes for those people who had been flooded out. The Association, of which Mr. Smith is a director, offered the coaches at what was described as a “reason able” cost. If the offer is accepted by the government, a number of homes from the Hensall factory will be shipped to the area. GARDINER VISITS AREA Hon. J. G. Gardiner, federal Minister of Agriculture, and B. W. F. Beavers, former pro prietor of Farquhar General Store, re-enacted a familiar scene when the minister visited here last week. Mr. Beavers served the Gardiner family when the prominent government leader used to live in the district. Mr. Gardiner addressed a meeting of fire insurance mutuals in Farquhar Hall Friday. (See the story on page 10.) —T-A Photo Mayor, Three Others Resign From Council ne- be District WCTU Discusses Clubs The value of the United Nations and the illegality of bottle clubs were questions discussed by Exeter-Hensall branch of the C.T.U. at their meeting at home of Mrs. Herman Powe Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. C. W. Down read scripture. She was assisted in season of rayer by Mrs. Edmund Geiger and Mrs. Wm. Pearce. Thirty dollars was voted to the budget fund of the society. the W. the on the tne News Cameraman Talks To Kinsmen Robert Turnbull, chief photo grapher at The London Free Press, addressed Exeter Kinsmen on Press Night, Thursday, Octo ber 21. Mr. Turnbull described condi tions under which photographers worked and told of unusual sit uations which press cameramen had faced. He said good news photographers had to be scien tists, electronic experts and psy chologists. As chief photographer of The London Free Press, Mr. Turnbull has been instrumental in pioneer ing the use of plastic engravings and small cameras in the daily newspaper field. He is recognized as one of the outstanding press photographers in the Robert Southcott the speaker and Ray pressed appreciation. The meeting was dent’s Night and Sheldon Wein was chairman. George Rether was finemaster. The club volunteered to pre sent a kick line in the “Save the Fair” Variety Show. It also vot ed to co-operate with town and organization officials in the erec tion of municipal signs at the outskirts of town. President Les Parker and Mrs. Parker" Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Wein, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ford, Mr. and Mrs. Gord Baynham, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Fairbairn, and Dick Quance attended the Fall Council meeting of the Association at Kit chener over the weekend. nation, introduced Frayne ex- V.ice-Presi- Mayor W. G. Cochrane and at least three councillors will re sign from municipal office, The Times-Advocate 1 e a r n e d this week. Reeve R. E. Pooiey announced he would run for mayor and Deputy-Reeve William McKenzie will seek the reeveship. Only one councillor, Ralph Bailey, has indicated he might run again. Two others, Andrew Snelgrove and R. D. Jermyn, were non-committal. Resigning along with Mayor Cochrane will be Councillors Bob Dinney, Ed Brady and Earl Wit mer, all of whom have served at least three years on council. Mayor Cochrane said “business forced his resignation. He also felt “others should be given an oportunity to serve on the council”. Active Lawyer One of the town’s most active citizens, the prominent lawyer has been mayor for three years. He served two years as councillor and one as deputy-reeve. In addition to his civic duties, Mr. Cochrane is president of the Exeter Lions Club and the Ex eter Mohawks Booster Hockey Club; he is a past master of the Masons and is active in the Hur onia Male Chorus and the Caven Presbyterian C h u r c h , among other organizations. Reeve Pooley, who said he would rather remain reeve, told The Times-Advocate that he would “step up if Mayor Coch- Pooley has past reasons” sick and tired of “those people Who are doing the hollering about the council electing them selves at the nomination meet ings”. (In the last few years, attendance at nomination meeting has been so small, that members of council have had to nominate themselves to fill the slate.) “If the people haven’t enough interest to attend the nomination meeting, then I certainly will not run,” Mr. Bailey said, it’s everybody’s duty that meeting.” Robert Dinney, who a member of council years, indicated that council work demanded more time than he felt he could afford to give. As chairman of the important drains committee and a” public works committee, he has been one of the busiest members of council this year. Business Pressure Councillor Brady, a three-year veteran of the municipal body, said “I would like to carry on in public office but private busi ness calls for too much of my time.” One of the leaders behind the artificial ice project, Mr. Brady has been chairman of the arena board and Community Cen tres Board during the installa tion of the ice plant and subse quent changes. He is also chair man of the police committee this year. Councillor Earl Witmer, who has represented the w a r t i m e —Please Turn to Page 12 “I think to be at has been for four Federal Gov't Refuses Aid Kills Flood Control Plans Goth Describes Europe To County Federation The Rev. George Goth of Met ropolitan United Church, London, discussed conditions in Europe as he addressed the Huron County Federation of Agriculture at a banquet in Zurich Community Centre on Monday night. Mr. Goth, who spent three months in Europe with the Sher man Eddy Seminar, spoke par ticularly on Britain, France, Ger many and Yugoslavia. Britain’s welfare state is op posed by business men because it defeats free enterprise, he said. Medical men uphold it 9 0 per cent and England’s children are Build Supermarket At South Entrance Construction of a supermarket under way at the south end of town is expected to be completed early in December, according to Wesley Ryckman, the owner. The 40x80 be affiliated White chain, chased from Totem Construction Company is in charge of the building. market which will with the Red and is on land pur- Elrnore McBride. the sea- to Birds Under Cover First Shoot Day The bag wasn’t big on opening day of the pheasant son Wednesday, according Henry Greene, local game war den. Mr. Greene said the birds were staying under cover, probably be cause of the cold and wet. 1-Ie said he noticed only a few hunt ers who returned with any game. Thursday is not in season but hunters will be out for the last two days—Friday and Saturday. The local conservation club released over 1,00b birds in area. has this Pour Footings For Courthouse Mrs. W. L. Mould, wife of padre at R.C.A.F. station, < tralia, addressed the members of the Elimville W.M.S. and W. A. and their guests from the Zion and Centralia societies on Friday afternoon. Mrs. W. J. Moores in troduced the speaker. A devotional period, led by Mrs. Phil. Hern and Mrs. Moores opened the program conducted by Mrs. Philip Johns. Piano solos by Miss Alma Hern and Mrs. W. Skinner, of Centralia and a vocal duet by Anna Routley and Hazel Sparling were enjoyed. A successful bazaar was held following the program and after noon tea was served. ’ the Cen- Receives Bursary Miss Kathryn Hunter, graduate of South Huron District High School, now a student at London Teachers’ College, received a bur sary of $250 from the London Municipal Chapter of the I.O.D.E. The presentation was made in the auditorium of the college rane resigns”. Mr. been reeve for the years. Criticizes Apathy Councillor Ralph he would run again if the people get out on nomina tion day and elect their own council”. Councillor Bailey said he was Bailey . “but tliree said only ■.’•V HIS & Community Backs Society Show Concert Boasts Fun, Variety Full of fun and variety and the top talent in the area, the “Save- The-Fair” show promises to be one of the best concerts ever stag ed locally, The program, produced to raise the $1,000 deficit incurred by the Exeter Agriculture Society in the Centennial Fail’ this fall, will play to a capacity house in S.H.- D.H.S. Friday, November 5, if advance sale of tickets is any in dication, Society directors report the $1.00 ducats are selling fast. Variety of the Show is out standing, The program boasts al most every favorite act, There’ll be: Lots of vaudeville and slapstick —provided by Exeter Lions in skits of the “Showboat” type, and Exeter Kinsmen in a male chorus line; Outstanding music in the offer ings of Michael FarOw, young de- gfee-piahist; Mrs. Robert Reilly? star of Huronia Male Chorus op- rettas, and a unique brass quar tette by members of the former band, A show of the latest in the fashion world by members of the Rebekah Lodge; Dancing artistry in the num bers of pretty Joyce Weber, the former Joyce Broderick who star red in many local shows; and in fancy old-tyme square sets by Senior Citizens; Comedy in short skits <by mem- Treat Children For Hallowe'en Incerased prizes for costumes and special entertainment fea tures are expected to attract more children than ever to the annual Lions’ Hallowe’en party Saturday night. Prizes provide for six groups of costumes-—good and bad spirits? western, special, fancy and comic, Big door prizes are also offered. A special Hallowe’en film fea turing a number of popular favor ites, both comical and western, will be shown. Music will also be provided. A commits under Lion Jack smith is in charge of the night. bers of the Beta Sigma Phi Soror ity, Exeter Girl Guides and S.H.- D.H.S. students. Featured verse-speaking in the offerings Of Mairon Crossman and Jim Carter, two high school stu dents who participated in pro vincial competitions last year; Baton twirling by Kathy Kalb- fleisch, of Zurich, and her pupils, Junior Farmers will also con tribute a number to the program and it’s expected the Order of the Eastern Star will conduct a penny sale in the auditorium to raise additional funds. Mayor W. G, Cochrane? star of a number of local shows, will be master of ceremonies for the con cert. Mrs. Alice Sturgis, directress of the Huronia Male Chords, will assist in the production, A dress rehearsal of the show will be held in the high school additoriuin Wednesday night, No vember S, It’s evident by the co-operative efforts of all organizations that the Community is right behind the show and will help the fair get rid of its deficit, healthier than those of any other country included in the tour. Knowing they could not sur vive a third world war, the people of Britain believe the Communist world must be tolerated. Red China should be recognized though Britain does not agree with its policies, is Winston Churchill’s theory, Mr. Goth served. France, in his opinion, is most misunderstood nation in world. As a nation it cannot for get the atrocities of Germany, hence its refusal to sign the E.D.C., an alliance against the Soviet Union. “Berlin is the worst bombed city in Europe,” said the speaker. “Germans are kind and gentle by nature and their dispositions undergo a change when they don a uniform. The army of occupa tion has met with few protests from the Germans in thfe last nine years because they are used to discipline.” A visit to Yugoslavia gave the party an insight into what goes on behind the Iron Curtain. Liv ing conditions there are primi tive. Marshall Tito impressed Mr. Goth as a forceful and striking leader. In conclusion the speaker said, “We must accept Britain’s policy of co-existence, we must learn to understand the French, we must recognize the genius of Germany and sympathize with the people of Yugoslavia. Christianity, not force and atom bombs, should be the weapon to bring about peace in the world.” Wilfred Shortreed, of Walton, president of chairman of at the head troduced by Goderich, included Bob Carbert, of the staff of CKNX; Warden William Dale and Mrs. Dale, Mar vin Howe, M.P., Wellington- Bruce, and Mrs. Howe; Rev. and Mrs. Goth; Mr. and Mrs. Short reed; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mc- Kercher; Mr. and Mrs. Winston Shapton; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pryde; Rev. H. E. and Mrs. Rop- pel, Harold Baker, assistant Ag- Rep, and Mrs. McNeil. Delbert Geiger led in a sing song with Mrs. Harry Hess s pianist. Other included Gaffney, Coultis, and accordion and guitar duets by Mrs. Cora Robertson and Bruce Robertson. The banquet was served by the Ladies’ Aid of the Evangelical U. B. Church. ob- the the the association, was the program. Guests table who were in Douglas McNeil, of numbers on the program vocal solos by Mrs. Joan readings by Clifford A major blow to plans for million-dollar flood control pro jects in the Ausable watershed was struck by Ottawa this week when it informed Authority offi cials that it would not contribute financial aid towards the schemes. John A. Morrison, of R.R. 5, Parkhill, chairman of the Au thority, said he had been in formed that Ottawa did not con sider the work in the watershed as of “major importance to the country”. Without aid from the domi nion government, the Authority is “hog-tied” in its efforts to pre vent floods, Mr, Morrison said. “Unless we can get assistance, we cannot afford to build dams oi' dredge canals.” The Autority planned to ask the dominion government to con- Install Pipes Hensall Rink Installation of pipes for the artificial ice plant in Hensall arena will begin this week, Board Chairman Harvey Keys announc ed. The firm ■which has the con tract, Creamery Package Co., of Toronto, has advised it will move its equipment and men in Thurs day to stare work op the re-cir culated ammonia system. Installation of the plant is far behind schedule because of the wet weather which hampered pre paration of the ground. The board had hoped to have ice by the first of November. Work on an addition to the arena to house the ice-making machinery will start immediately. tribute 37i percent of the of all approved projects, provincial government had ready commited itself to peicent if the federal body would contribute a like amount. ’ ' would leave j5 percent to Authority to raise. “This decision has left us position we do not like,” Morrison stated. “It is beyond the ability of the residents of this small watershed to pay for dams costing one-half to three- quarters of a million dollars.” The 7 00-squ are-mi] e watershed has a population of about 22,000 people. Considering Major Projects The Authority has been con sidering major projects including a $500,000 dam at Parkhill and a $75,000 channel scheme to alleviate flood conditions on the Parkhill Creek System which affects the Hagmeier farm. Mr. Morrison predicted the do minion government would have to change its policy soon because the increasing damage caused by floods would strengthen conser vationists' demands for more flood control work throughout the country. The Authority chair man said the American govern ment was now assisting* similar projects in the U.S.A. cost Th» al- 37J This the in a Mr. Sue For Damages Of $200,000? Legion Auxiliary Initiates Members The Ladies Auxiliary Canadian Legion Branch in the Legion Hall on evening. President Mrs. Pfaff was in charge and three new members, Mrs. Cliff Brint- nell, Mrs. Andy Easton and Mrs. Russell Tieman, were initiated. A letter of appreciation from Mrs. C. McCurdy for the parcel sent to Donald in Korea was read by Mrs. Gordon McTavish. An invitation to the Ladies Auxiliary to attend their social evening on November 2 was read from the Clinton Ladies Auxil iary. The mystery prize was won by Mrs. Lloyd Reynolds and a doll donated by Shirley Wurm was won by Mrs. Ed Wildman. The Ladies Auxiliary is cater ing to a banquet for the Exeter Legion members on November 11. of the 167 met Monday Harvey Reports that Dr. L. G. Hag- meier would sue neighboring townships for over $200,00C flood damage to his farm soutt of Grand Bend were not con firmed Wednesday. Dr. Hagmeier said; “No com ment.” His solicitor, Frank Donnelly QC, of Goderich, declined t< state figure but said it woulc be “very substantial”. The suit, originallj' entered ii 19 47 but held in abeyance since is against seven municipalities ii the area including Stephen, Hay Bosanquet, McGillivray, Parkhil and East and West Williams. Dr Hagmeier announced he wouli activate the suit after the two weeks ago. The doctor claims the ruined 1,000 acres of soya which he valued at $1-00,000, well as fall wheat and corn. He said these and other flood had been caused, not by naturr flow of water, but by the ir creased flow brought by the cor struction of municipal drains. flOO’ floo- bean Truck Crashes Into Tree, Girl, 16, Remains Serious Elaine Bell, 16, daughter of. head and chest injuries and a of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Bell, Kip- * ' pen, who was injured in an ac cident on Highway 4, north of Ex eter, on Saturday night, remains in serious condition in Victoria Hospital. Some improvement has been noted, hospital authorities said, and she has regained partial con sciousness after being in a coma for several days. She received I HI g & ■t I TEENAGERS SURVIVE WRECK -- Two district youths arc still \live after this truck they were riding in iMowed through a big tree when it ran off No. 4 Highway" Saturday on night. Elain Bell, 16, of Kippen, is still in serious condition in London! hospital suffering from head and chest injuries and a fractured hip. Irvin Ford, of R.ll. IJ Exeter, suffered a frac tured ankle and head injuries. The tree, which the truck uprooted, prove the engine into the seat of the 1984 truck which only, had" 1^400 miles on it. —T-A Photo fractured hip. Irvin Ford, of R.R. 1, Exeter; son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ford, driver of the truck in which Miss Bell was riding, was less serious ly hurt. His injuries consist of a fractured ankle and head injuries. The pick-up truck he was driv ing went into ditch and struck a tree while traveling north about 9 p.m. on Saturday. Both passen gers were thrown from the truck. Only Driven 1,400 Miles Owned by Kenneth Hern, of Woodham, the pick-up was a new model with only 1,400 miles on it. The tree drove the engine into the cab of the vehicle, which was demolished. Dr. J. C. Goddard, of Hensail, attended the injured and they were taken to hospital in Dinney’s and Bonthron’s ambulances. Honor Ed Sweitzer Thirty neighbors met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kerr for a social evening in honor of Mr. Ed Sweitzer who has moved to his new home in Crediton. Bingo and a program of read ings and music made up the eve ning’s entertainment. Mr. Sweit zer recalled the days Of the Crediton flax mills in a talk to his friends. Earl Haist presented him with a table lamp on behalf of the neighbors. Leases Building Mr. R. E. Pooley the building at the Main and Station. Wedge Movers, of Hamilton, will be used as a furniture store house. Simon Sweitzer will be ager of the storehouse. has leased corner streets of to It man* Tun\ Up Turtle Eggs A number of turtle eggs were turned up by Orville Cann, of Usborne, while plowing close to a stream last week. There were 2“4 in the lot and several were brought to The Times-Advocate for display. Stop Accidents Institute Theme Mrs. V. Ridley, convenor of th committee on Home Economic and Health, discussed the pr< vention of accidents in the hoir at the October meeting of Gran Bend W. I. She gave helpful hin on avoiding these accidents whic happen most often in the kitche or on stairways. A tag day for the blind nette over $56 which was sent to tl Lambton Advisory Board of tl C.N.I.B. Mrs. Harold Walper common ed on the motto “The glory < the home is hospitality; tl crown of the home is godliness Mrs. C. Smith contributed piano solo and Mrs. Rgymoi Kading a poem. An invitation was received fro Dashwood W.I. to attend the short course on November 2. Miss A. M. Claypole's letter thanks for the donation of ja and pickles to the hospital w read. Contests were conducted Mrs. Raymond Kading. HS Gridders Capture Two By DICK TAYLOR After losing their first game Mitchell, SHDHS football Pt thers roared back to take t- straight wins during the p: week and move into content! for a playoff position. The local gridders won a 24- victory over Listowel on Tuesd afternoon and whitewashed P merston 26-0 last Wednesday. In Tuesday’s game, the Sot Huron squad had trouble contr ling the passing attack of the I towel team but through const; rushing and driving on the p of the Panther line they mana; to hold the aerial threat minimum. Intercept Passes Touchdowns for SHDHS scored by Chuck Kernick, Pollen,.............. Wade, Two of them intercepted passes. After the loss in game to Mitchell, Vai GuleiiSj and were to W , 1 Te fi ____ .... the ini game to Mitchell, South Hui grid team seemed to be out revenge In their second game Palmerston and they certail took it. With touchdowns by l| nick, Pollen, Bob Fletcher Wade arid a 32-yard field booted by Ed Deiehert, the there came out on top by a of 26-0. 1S(