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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1956-01-26, Page 12r THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 26, 1956 T Ice Skaters Win Prizes At Woodham Carnival The annual ice carnival which is an event much looked forward tn in Woodham, was (held on Fri­ day night with a good crowd in attendance. Mr. James Miller, president of 'the community as­ sociation, extended a welcome and called on Norris Webb, to he M.’C. fox’ the evening. The numerous skaters in cost­ ume mode it very difficult for the judges, Mrs. Jeff Robinson, Zion, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin (Crago, Kirkton, to pick the winners. Fol­ lowing the judging, free skating was enjoyed by a large crowd who also visited the booth for hot dogs and coffee before going home. According to the decision of the judges the -king of carnival was Reg McCurdyx Queen of carnival, Ruth Miller; best comic boy, Grant Thompson; (best comic girl, Donald Langford; best original representation un­ der 15, Barbara Selves; over 15, Shirley and Rosemary Smith; best dressed couple under 15, Don and Sharon Beaton; over 15, Ross McCurdy, Jean Scott; old­ est skater, Lawrence (Beckett; youngest skater, Marie Lang- £ord; best skating couple under •16, Carolyn Hern, Janice Webb; lover 16, Harold Levy, and Ver­ na .Rundle; .best* clown, Lyle Beatson; best comic, Grace Tip­ ping; best comic couple, Frank Proctor, and Sandra Beatson; largest family, Derwin Beatson and family. Speed Races hoys 10 and un­ der, Fred. C a w d r y, Douglas Webb; 'girls ' ~ “ •hara Selves, boys 10-13,. ■Miller; girls son, Carolyn Ronnie Shamblaw, Don Beatson; girls 14-16, Helen iShamblaw, Sandra Beatson; men, Harold ■Levy, Reg. McCurdy; women, Norma Hern, Phyllis Rodd. 10 and under, Bar- Sharon Thompson; Ralph Hern, Ray 11-13, Sharon Beat- Hern; boys 14-16, Hit, Run Driver Strikes Airman LAC (Stephen Bohus, 33, of RCAF Station Centralia, told provincial police a hit-and-run driver struck his car Saturday morning when he was driving along Na? 3 highway. Bohns said the car veered over’to his portion of the road and struck the side of his vehicle which suffered $200 damage, Provincial constable John Ford investigated. THE SCOUTING TRAIL & * Reminding You of MUSICAL EVENING By The Huronia Choir And Assistants Tonight Jan. 26 SOUTH HURON DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL Proceeds to South Huron Hospital Auxiliary Home Candy Sale LIBRARY BASEMENT Saturday, Jan. 28 ,1:30 p.m. Sponsored By The Students' Travellers' Club Creditor) Community Centre January 31 at 8 p.m. Sponsored By Women's Institute Lunch Will Be Served Admission 500 Church Grows At Woodham Reports given at the annual ■meeting of the official board of the Woodham pastoral charge showed that all three ’congre­ gations had enjoyed a very suc­ cessful year. This three 'point charge has 597: persons under pastoral over­ sight. There are 86 families list­ ed at Woodham, 50 at Zion East, 33 at Zion West, 29 new mem­ bers were added to the roll in 1955. Mr. Ed Dinsmore, R.'R. 6, St. Marys, was named recording steward for 1956, Mr. Fred Doupe was re-appointed circuit treasurer, and was instructed to have the parsonage 'and contents re-appraised and to increase the insurance on same to the full amount ■procurable. The minister, J. IH. Slade, who came to the charge from the Maritime conference in July, 19- 54, was voted substantial crease in salary for 1956. Y.P.U. Hears Missionary Mrs. Homer Brown of Marys a former missionary China was guest speaker on Bun­ day evening for the Woodham Y.P.U. and visiting .neighbor Y.P. Unions to the number of 100 in Woodham United 'Church. Mrs. Brown spoke on conditions in China today and also on her re­ cent trip when she spent several months visiting in China this past summer. The quartette musical number, shown and Rev. sing song, the meeting. Personal Items Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Elston, Jesse Elston attended the funeral ■of their aunt, Mrs. Mary Sin­ gular, Ailsa' Craig, >on Tuesday afternoon from the Stephenson funeral home. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Payne, Miss Donna Payne, iRoy and .Joyce of London were guests and Mrs. Robt. Rundle urday. Mr.; and Mrs. Victor and Barbara were ’Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. David Paton of Parkhill. Mrs. Adam Gordon is ,a .patient in Victoria Hospital, London at time of writing. . •Mr, and Mrs. Ralph Chisholm and family of Tilbury were week­ end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stephens. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Parkinson were called to Sudbury on Wed­ nesday last o’wing to the illness of Mr.s. -Parkinson’s father, Mr. Caccotti. 'Mr. Parkinson returned home Mrs Parkinson stayed for some time. Mr, and Mrs. Morris Baker • of Georgetown, Mrs. Stewart Mar­ riott, Ronnie and Mary Ann of St. Marys were Saturday visitors' with Mr. and Mrs. Archie Dewar. Mrs. Roy Kirk and Lorna visit­ ed with her daughter, Mrs. IBryce Skinner and Bryce On Wednesday last. Mrs. Jack Stephens and baby have returned home after visiting with her mother in St. Marys the past week. lu­ favored with a Two films were Slade led in a A social hour closed of Mr. on iSat- Chatten Huron Park Votes —Continued from page ? turning officers will help Fit. Lt. White count the ballots in the educational centre and the re­ sults will be phoned tojhe recre­ ational centre from where .a huge bingo will be in progress. Com­ manding Officer Group Captain A. M. Cameron will announce the winners. The complete nominations in ward two are Fit. Sgt. D. A. Crawford, Corporal R. Himpfen, WO2 E- J- Lesnick, and Mr. J. B, McCarroll a school teacher on the station; in ward four, Sgt. L. E. Cameron, Cpl. A. R. Good­ hue, • Sgt. F. J. Saxby, LAC J. M. Veal; ward five, Sgt. M T. Aspley, Sgt. W. Brawley; Sgt. J. Couillard, Cpl. H. W. Harvey. Mayor of Huron Park is .Squad­ron Leader A. C. Munn who is appointed by the commanding of­ ficer. Mrs. Tom Hodgert, Seaforth, is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Victor Kestle. For the first time in several months, the First Exeter Boy Scout Troop is among the active troops of Ontario. We have upwards of 20 mem­ bers now and are constantly look- iny for new boys, so if you are between 12 and 16 inclusive and haven’t attended any of our meetings, drop around Monday evenings at 7.00 um. We have a pretty good time and have a wonderful hall to meet in. Foi’ those who do not know where the Scout Hall is, you’ll find it out on John St. west,, just fwest of the Roller Rink. We thought you would be in­ terested in a resume of our ac­ tivities so far this year. We have held eight meetings all of .them in the Scout Hall, Attendance has been fairly good but we know there are more fellows in Exeter and dis­ trict who would make excellent Scouts. (Seven new Scouts have been invested in two very solemn fire­ light ceremonies. These fellows deserve a real pat on the They have worked extreemly to complete the required in such short time. We have held one hike ■winter, “Skipper” Hal took us out to the Pinery and a very enjoyable day was spent. One question arises from that hike—where does Doug Wein ■put all the f-ood? A second class test hike is back hard tests this ■Hooke Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Elliott are spending a few days in To­ ronto. SAFETY IS EVERYBODY'S BUSINESS Come To The Ladies Auxiliary To South Huron Hospital Huron's Big Problem Is Keeping Up Roads Annual Meeting of the Exeter Safety Council Bridge And Euchre Party Biggest problem facing Huron County Council is roads—and they’re getting worse every year. Even though the annual bud­ get has now surpassed the $650,- 000 mark, the county highway department isn’t able to keep up necessary improvements. In fact, according to Engineer Peter Paterson, .the county is slipping far behind in its program. He reported to week that ‘‘after construction and maintaining the county roads, the need for im­ provements is greater than ever.” ‘‘At “ the present rate of pro­ viding for .these improvements, it will require a period of time al­ most twice as great as the pre­ sent age of our county road system. ‘It becomes quite apparent, that much desired construction and paving of .a specific county road may be not just a few but many years in the future. “The relative importance of county roads is increasing. The increased demands on our roads may force a change in some of of our construction practices. In particular, the practice of road­ mix paving may have to be amended. This does not mean that the use of road-mix will be abolished. However, it may be found expedient to ■ apply hot- mix wearing surfaces on, base courses of road-mix. “There is every indication that the steel shortage will hamper our bridge and culvert program in the coming year.” “Improvements are required to our shop and storage facilities and a program of improvements will have to be instituted this year with completion some three years hence,” the engineer said. A summary of the 1955 ex­ penses shows the construction of roads cost the county $201,940.- 90; bridges $128,130.66 and maintenance of roads $223,836.- 14. The largest amount paid out in road construction was the Clin­ ton-streets at a cost of $33,33'5.- 05, and for new bridges, the Crediton bridge built at a cost of $65,941.25. In maintenance the largest single item was re­ surfacing which cost upwards of $39,000. The county Highways Depart­ ment ended 1955 with a deficit of $12,000. Appointments Made Council appointed Stanley Love maintenance council last 3 9 years of to the board of South Hospital, Exeter. A report from Mary P. Chaf­ fee, director of the Children^ Aid Society, Goderich, showed the society -interested in 310 children, 10 of whom were made wards of the society, 19 adopted, 26 on adoption probation. There were 36 unmarried parent problems, seven divorce actions, 5,13 8 visits, 4.117 interviews, 120 court at­ tendances, 612 reports sent out and 1,976 letters. Rate Likely 12 Mills According to Huron County Treasurer A. H. Erskine, .the provincial estimate rate for this year will be 12 mills. The general account calls for 7.75 mills, and the highways ac­ count 4.25 mills. Expenses for 1956 are estimated at $483,270, revenue $480,577, with an esti­ mated deficit of $2,707. Mr. Erskine told council mem­ bers that operation of the county home is estimated at $46,000 this year compared with $48,OW" last year. ■Children’s aid grants pected to amount to compared with $8,537 in 1955. Included in the 1956 estimates are $35,00-0 to the Goderich Hos­ pital and $6,000 to the Clinton Hospital. These estimates will .be finally revised at the June ses­ sion. Council defeated a motion to' reduce the proposed mill rate from 12 to 11.5 by 27 to ' ■Huron reported births in than the A total of about 1,200 births were registered, not counting those living at Air Force bases. Health nurses made 6,00.0 visits in 1955. Dr. Aldis said only 30 per cent of the population received chest X-rays last time and he. hoped to double that figure in May. Present plans of the unit call for giving 10,000 to 12,000 more children from a year old to school age Salk anti-polio vaccine this year. Dr. Aldis reported that in 1955 some 3,500 children were given two doses of the vaccine apd only three cases of polio were reported in the county. A grant of $500 was made to the Upper Grand Development Association, aftei' a lengthy de­ bate. The association comprises the counties of Huron, Welling­ ton, Waterloo and Perth. Huron are ex- $10,000 County’s Health there were 150 Huron county in year previous. 4. Unit more 1955 Thursday, Feb. 2 8:00 p.m. TOWN HALL, EXETER Wed., Feb. 1 8:00 p.m. HOSPITAL AUXILIARY ROOMS (Use Ann St. Entrance) Refreshments Admission 750 Everybody Welcome Town Topics SAVE YOUR PAPER for the BOY SCOUTS Saturday, Jan. 28 Items of Social and Personal Interest In and Around ,Exeter The Exeter Times-Advocate is always pleased to publish these items. Wo and our readers are interested in you and yoUr friends. Phohe 770. Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Passmore, of Sarnia, visited with relatives in town for a few days last -week. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Pryde at­ tended the Canadian Association of Memorial Craftsmen at Hotel London Monday to Wednesday of this week. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pryde- attended the association banquet Tuesday evening. Mrs. Florence Gould, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Jory and Helen attend­ ed -the marriage, on Friday, January 20, in -the chapel of Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto, of the former's son, Douglas Gould, to Miss Valerie Cairns, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Cairns, Toronto. Mr. Don Welsh leaves Monday tor London, having accepted a position with the'Bell Telephone Company. Bill Pollen, who represented James st. Sunday School at the Senior Boys Parliament held lh Toronto during Christmas week, gave a fine report of the proceed- ings in the Sunday School Sunday morning. Bill sat on the opposition told of the parliamentary codttres Which took place. Miss Maud Axford of London spent a few days last week with Mrs. Frank Coates. Miss Meta Salter spent the weekend in Wingham with her brother, Chas. Salter and family. Miss Marie (Hodgson of Mac­ Donald Hall, Guelph visited .at the -home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. iW. H. Hodgson, for 'the weekend. Mrs. John Prout who has lived ih this vicinity for 55 years is ■leaving 'to make her home in London, On Wednesday evening her friends presented her with a china tea service. Messrs, william Dougall, Grant Knowles and Murray Coward re­ turned Saturday from a two weeks’ trip to Florida. Mrs. Frank MacKettzie and three children, of Lucknow, re­ turned to their home on Friday after Visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Rowe., Mrs. Homer Hussell is a pa­ tient in St. Joseph’s Hospital,- London. Mr. and Mrs, Hon Stephan and Brenda, of London, visited last week with relatives In town. Mr, Alvin Pym is a patient in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London. last and pro- planned for this Saturday and we are hoping for a good turn­ out. A.S.M. Terry Lawrence will be along to pass fellows on some of their outdoor tests Our* paper drive was fairly successful, and another* is plan­ ned for Jan. 28th. Regarding these paper drives, if contributors would roll news­ papers and other large sheets of paper into bundles we re­ ceive twice as much money for it. Rolling is quite simple,, first open your* newspapers- to the centre page, lay one on top of the other until you have a pile about four or five inches high then roll it and tie with a strong string. If any person would like Scouts to roll their newspapers for them just phone 475 W and leave your address and a .Scout and roll your papers Any money received Work will be used to their registration fee. Until next week then “fSOOUTEiR” Splinter In Eye Student Recovers Lloyd Egan, 14-year-old sou of Fit. Lt. L. E. Egan, of RCAF Centralia, is in London hospital recovering from injuries to his eye caused by a flying splinter at SHDHS last week, The splinter lodged just above the left eye near his nose. Minor surgery was required to remove the wood and clean the wound. The accident occured in the shop room at the high school. The youth was sanding a bowl on the lathe when it suddenly one the splintered into many pieces, of them hitting him neai' eye. 79 6 J or name and will for for help call you. this .pay Exeter Council —Continued from Page 1 citizen purchasing a new had the right to expect that it would be constructed to the standards outlined in the build­ ing by-law. Members of council made no pretext to argue~with the lawyer. They asked a number • of quest­ ions but did not attempt to counter his arguments. Mayor Pooley said: “From the ■information you (have given us, we will have to hold up any permit on this ground until find out that no regulations .being violated.” (Clerk D. V. Pickard was Structed to write Mrs, Whilsmith explaining the council’s refusal of the permit. Take No Action Town council took no action on an offer from Ray Frayne to sell his property beside River­ view Park to the P.U.C. and town. It has been proposed several times that the property be pur­ chased by the public to pro­ vide more land for the park, a site for the filtration plant .and a home for the ^superintendent who will be required to super­ vise the operation of the plant and the waterworks station. Mayor Pooley, acting for the P.U.C., presented the proposal with the idea that both P.U.lC. and council would contribute to­ wards the cost. Mr. Frayne an, option on $'2,000, which ed from the $14,000 when _ _ came available in 1960. Some council members object­ ed that the price for the property was too high. Mayor Pooley said he would ask that much for it if he owned it. Mr. Frayne has already received offers to sell •two lots at $1,000 each, he said. The ' land, about two acres, borders the park on the east and north. Mayor Pooley said it would provide' valuable parking space for park visitors who are increasing in numbers each sum­ mer. Following council's action, the P.U.C. at, a special meeting Tues­ day afternoon rejected the offer. Appoint Board Members R. D. Jermyn, former council­ lor who has headed the town’s in­ dustrial promotion committee for several years, was reappointed to the committee as a representa­ tive-at-large. Mr. Jermyn is pres­ ident of the Huron County Indus­ trial Promotion Board. William C. Allison, a member of the industrial committee for several years, ''wag re-appointed. Council representatives include Deputy-Reeve Chester Mawhin- ney and Councillor Alvin IPym. Approve Five Cent Raise - Three members of the public works crew were granted a raise of five cents an hour. “Kelly” Laverty and Emerson Cornish will now get 90 cents an hour and streetcleaner Ted Mawhinney will receive 85 cents. A grant of $'2,200—$75 more than last year—was approved for the Library Board. Cecil Wilson, of the iSouth Huron District'High School staff, was appointed to the board as the representative from Exeter. Public .School. Requests Boards Co-operate A request that the Community Centres Board and Recreation Council get together to straight­ en out their financial differences was made by council after hear­ ing a report from Councillor Ross Taylor on a recreation meeting last week. j Councillor Taylor said the re­ creation body wanted council to •appoint an auditor to clear up the confusion which exists be­ tween the two bodies. Bach board claims the other owes it money. The recreation council also suggested that once the finances are straightened out that one secretary-treasurer be hired to look after both sets bf bookkeep­ ing systems to avoid further con­ fusion. The council felt the boards could pay one man suf­ ficient salary to make the job worthwhile. Councillor Taylor Indicated Re­ creation Chairman Glen Mickle, who has headed the body for three years, planned to resign. New" appointments will he made at the February meeting. The resignation of Jack weher frern the Community Centres Beard was accepted. home we are in- offered the town the property for would be deduct- :asking price of the property be- Kinsmen Host To Goat; Sup port Sports Program Forum Lists Farm Groups Monday night was Fourth night and for the broadcast the annual meeting of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture to be held at Hamilton was discussed. Discussion followed the 'broad­ cast at the Elimville farm forum meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Johns. On the oc­ casion of the annual meeting of the Federation of Agriculture it seems a good time to take a look at the farm organizations in the community. The Elimvil'le forum listed .the Ontario cream producers market­ ing board; the hog-producers .co­ op; farm forum, (Huron medi­ cal co-op; rural co-operator, Women’s Institute; Co-op insur­ ance association; local co-opera­ tive; Credit Union; and Co-op car insurance association, The members felt these organizations were fulfilling their /purpose and none should be disbanded. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Johns. Fairfield Farm Forum Meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Schroeder with 47 members present the Fairfield farm forum after listening to the broadcast presented a short pro­ gram including readings by Mrs. Ted Lamport and Mrs. Elmer Powe, a contest and card games. The ladies chose gentlemen partners for ,.a box social. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Russell King. A goat caime to Exeter Kins­ men’s dinner meeting Thursday night. IHe was Kin Billy—a travel­ ling goat who visits Kinsmen clubs in this zone. As a club of­ ficial, he sports a flowing robe of purple and yellow, the colors of the organization. Billy was escorted by six mem­ bers of the London club, includ­ ing Deputy Governor Ralph Cum­ mins and former Exeter Kinsman Ken Cudmore. ‘ As zone mascot, accompanied by members when he ious clubs in the zone. The plan encourages inter-club visits. Initiate Five Members A team from London initiated five members to the Exeter club, They included Her,b Winkler, Cal Wein, Doug Rivers,, Hal Hooke and Harry Previous, The club now has a .membership of 31. Approval was given for a bud­ get of $600 toward sponsorship of iminoi’ athletics in co-operation with the Recreation Council. iSer- vdce Committee Chairman IHarold Preszcator explained the funds would be .used to finance the operation of hockey and -basebaJll teams and -purchase uniforms? The Legion and Lions also parti­ cipate in the program, which is conducted by Recreation Direc- Billy must .be a carload of travels to var- tor Doug Smith. The club will .continue to spon­ sor a $50 draw twice a month, President (Sheldon Wein con­ ducted the meeting. iSergeant-at- ar.ms was Bill Tuckey. Enjoy Sleiglj Ride Kinnettes treated Kinsmen to a sleigh ride party Monday night* Kinsman Lloyd (Stanlake provid­ ed the team and sleigh and drove the party around his farm in Hay township. The couples returned to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Irvine Armstrong for refreshments. Mrs. Sheldon Wein and Mrs. Les Bal- lantyne organized the evening. EXETER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Annual Meeting Exeter Town Hall Wed., Feb. 1 at 2:00 p.m. the purpose of receiving COMING EVENTS PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE — I.O.- O.F. Hall, Wednesday, February 8, 8:15 p.m.; admission 50.0. 26 PANCAKE SUPPER—On Shrove Tuesday, February 14. Sponsored by Trivitt Memorial Woman’s Auxiliary. 26c FASHION SHOW Watch for Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Fashion in (South Huron District High School, Wednesday, March 14. 26c Players' Guild Exeter and District PLAYERS' GUILD presents No Rhyme Nor Reason" ll By Tom Taggart S.H.D.H.S. AUDITORIUM February'S and 9 8:80 p.m. Tickets 500 and 750 Detroit Red Wings Visit FOREST MEMORIAL ARENA Monday, Jan. 30 See These Outstanding World’s Champion Players In Action At Close Range, Led By CAPTAIN TED LINDSAY Champion Players CAPTAIN TED vs. FOREST LAKESIDES Introductions at 8:30 p.m. Game Time at 8:45 p.m. P.S. STUDENTS 250 H.S. STUDENTS 500 GENERAL ADMISSION 750 RESERVED SEATS $1.00 Meeting^ January 30 TOWN HALL 8:00 p'clock ALL WELCOME ------------------V--------- Reception and Dance FOR MR. & MRS. RAYMOND PAYNTER Wed., February 1 ABERDEEN HALL, KIRKTON Harburn's Orchestra Admission 500 Everyone Welcome For 1 reports, electing officers and transacting business. Directors will meet at 1:30 o’clock. Clark Fisher H. H. G. Strang Secretary President Exeter Arena Schedule Thursday, Jan. 26, 6-7 p.m. RCAF HOCKEY PLAYOFFS Friday, Jan. 27, 8:30 p.m. i WOAA INT. “A” HOCKEY Strathroy vs. Mohawks Saturday; Jan. 28 8-12—Minor House, League Playoffs 1-2:45—Country and Public Skating 2-6—Figure Skating 8-10—Moonlight Skating Sunday, Jan. 29 BROOMBALL 2:00-2:30—RCAF WD's vs. Exeter Single Ladies 2:30-3:00—Married Women vs. Winners of Game 1 3:00-4:00—Dashwood vs. Mohawks 4:00-5:00—Legion vs. Thames Road 5:00—6:00 Kinsmen vs, Aces Monday, Jan. 30 rcaf hockey playoffs Tuesday, Jan. 31 WOAA INT. “A” HOCKEY Milverton at Exeter Wednesday, Feb. 1 2:00-4:00—Public Skating 7:00-8:30—MIDGET HOCKEY Blyth vs. Exeter Can The Rockets Explode? Friday, January 27 Milverton vs. Mohawks Tuesday, January 31 Strathroy vs. Mohawks INT. “A” WOAA MAJOR GROUP EXETER ARENA — 8:30 P.M. T""*—...... . ..................... Gospel Meetings CONTINUE IN Gospel Hail Grand Bend Timely And Stirring Messages From The Bible That You Should Hear SPEAKERS: JAS. BLACKWOOD, PETERBOROUGH, AND T. G. WILKIE, FOREST Sunday Night At 7.30 p.m. Week Nights At 8.00 p.m. - Except Saturdays A Hearty Welcome Awaits You — Count ft