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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1956-03-29, Page 14*........I the THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 22, 1W« Teacher Not Careless In Accident: Magistrate Dudley Holmes, presiding at court here Wednes­ day, March 21,, dismissed a cmange of careless driving against Exeter schoolteacher Ron Heim- rich, whose ear struck a bicycle on which two boys were riding to school ou the morning of November 8, 1955. One 'boy, Lloyd Simpson, 11- year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Simpson, R.R. 1 Exeter, suffered a fractured leg from the accident. Another*lad, David Prouty, escaped uninjured. The Simpson boy’s sister, Mary, 10, who was riding another bicycle at same time, was not injured. Evidence -revealed the two boys and t'he girl were travelling south towards their school on •the second concession of Hay when Heimrich, who was driving to Exeter school from his home in Zurich, approached from be­ hind. Did, Not Hear Horn The children testified they were riding on opposite sides of ■the road when the car approach­ ed and they heard no horn. The school-teacher and his passenger, Mrs. Don Mousseau, another in­ structor at Exeter Public School, said the children were 'both on the west side of the road when Heimrich honked his horn. They testified the hoys turned in front of the car towards 'the east side as the vehicle came upon them. The car struck the east side. There was no speeding. Crown Attorney _ ____ Hayes argued that Heimrich should not have passed the bi­ cycle on the right side because the law does not permit it. He felt Heimrich was 'in too much of a hurry to get to school should 'have taken time to the Children to -the right before he passed them. Too Young To Know Rules Magistrate Holmes, in giving his decision, said children are too young to know rules of the road and that asking a child to take the same care and attention as the driver of a car is absurd. A (driver should take more care -when dealing -with children than with adults. The magistrate said Heiinri'ch should have stopped and blown evidence of H. Glenn and get side Magistrate his horn and given the children a chance to get to the right side of the road. “If you strictly in­ terpret the act, he did not carry out the regulations. But he only did what 999 out of 1,000 drivers would do.” “I doubt,” the magistrate con­ tinued, “if in failing to pass on the left, he is guilty of careless driving.” The cadi pointed out that the dismissal did not absolve Heim- rich of civil responsibility. Witnesses 'who testified in­ cluded OPP Constable Cecil Gib­ bons, who investigated the acci­ dent and Lyle Simpson, father of the boy. Elmer D. Bell, Q.C., was defence counsel. Dashwood Man Fined §50 Clifford W. ^leet, of Dashwood who pleaded gdilty at a^pievious court to theft- of articles from the store at Blake, received a fine of $50 and costs. He was asked to post a $200 bond for a year on probation. Fleet has a record of a num­ ber of theft convictions but he has not been in trouble since 1953. Nicol Gordon, a flight cadet at RiCA'F Station Centralia who was dissuaded foy the magistrate from pleading guilty at a former court, was freed of a charge of careless driving. Gordon pleaded guilty at pre­ vious sitting because, he said, he didn’t have any witnesses to prove he was innocent. The mag­ istrate persuaded him to reverse his plea if he felt he was not at fault. The charge arose out of an accident which involved another car driven by Lloyd Lynn, of Clandebiye; on February 17. ■Gordon was making a turn on No. 4 highway when he was struck by Lynn's car which was travelling south. Praise Hospital Staff For Successful Year SENIOR CITIZENS' LEGION HONORS FRED WELLS—Fred Wells, Exeter Legion’s best poppy seller, received a certificate of merit for outstanding service to the branch in a special ceremony last week. The 83-year-old, five-foot two-inch veteran of World War 1 has spent many hours assisting at Legion dances, bingoes and other money-raising events since the organization was formed 25 years ago. Officials who took part in the presentation were, left to right, President Reg. McDonald, Mr. Wells, R. E. Pooley, and Zone Commander Herman Young, Kincardine. —T-A Legion Honors 'Mr. Poppy' Fellow members cf Exeter branch of the Canadian Legion presented 83-year-oLd Fred Wells —/“Mr. Poppy” to this communi­ ty—with a certificate of honor ■at a special ceremony during 'the branch’s meeting Wednesday night. The award -was for Fred’s out­ standing service to the Legion since it was organized over 25 years ago. He has always been the top poppy seller of the local branch and for years ihe was an institution at dances and bingoes Seek More Boys For District Club Call for more members for t_._ South Huron 4-H Sugar Beet club was issued this week by Arthur Bolton, assistant agri­ cultural representative. The club is new this year and needs more members to make its operation wort;h,white. To prbvide an incentive for youth to join the club, the Can­ ada and Dominion Sugar Beet Company is offering to supply pot only seed, but also fertilizer fqr the one-acre plot which mem­ bers must sew. Club leaders include Bill Amos, R.R. 8 Parkhill, and William Pougali, R.R. 1 Hensall. the 120 Men, Two Women Behind Huron Jail Bars There were 120 men and two women committed to the County Jail, Goderich, during the fiscal year ending March 31, 1955. The total number in custody at the jail during the year was 137. These figures are included in the annual report of the Department of Reform Institutions for On­ tario, just released. The greatest number in cus­ tody at any one time during the year was 13 and the least num­ ber was two. The average daily jail population was 6.3. Prisoners paid for by the Province number­ ed 38, while__the municipality paid for had the cost per the city, in the Province. The cost $8.49. Per capita daily food cost J / one received over two years and was committed to the penitent­ iary, and five received indeter­ minate sentences. The total num­ ber of days spent in jail here, by prisoners was 2,284. Food for the year cost $1,032.- 34; clothing, fuel and mainten­ ance, $1,730.04; alterations, ad­ ditions and repairs, $1,315.55; salaries for the eight staff mem­ bers, including the jail surgeon, $15,313.55. —Goderich Signal-Star 84. Huron County jail fourth highest average prisoner per day of all county and district jails was left Stage Campaign For Handicapped As part of a country-wide cam­ paign to encourage the employ­ ment of physically handicapped persons, a poster carrying as“Hire hhe Handicapped” message to -employers is currently apprear- :dng on Wellington Street near Main. This poster is sponsored by the .National Employment 'Service of •the Unemployment Insurance 'Commision, whose placement of­ ficers have found that a .physical handicap is not necessarily an occupational handicap, and n fact, may be to the advantage if employer. the Parr Line Forum Honors Family 'Parr Line Farm Forum held their final meeting of the season at the 'home of Mr. and Mrs. John Soldan. All families were repre­ sented. The group watched a TB programme instead of the usual broadcast. This was followed by a present­ ation made to Mrs. Ida Dick who with her family will shortly take up residence in Exeter. Mrs. Gordan Coleman read the address and Mrs. Eldon Jarrott presented the gift a TV Lamp. Mrs. Dick made an appropriate reply. It was at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rdss Dick that this forum held its first meeting three years ago. Several games of progressive euchre were .played. Mrs. Ida Dick was high lady. Mr. Carl Reichert high gent. Consolation prizes went to Mies Margaret Mousseau and. Mr. Frank Mous- seau. Tentative plans fdr the next year were made. The recreational programme is to Include a bus trip and a picnic. was 45^. Eleven To Reformatory Of the prisoners in custody during .the year in this jail, eight men and two women were ac­ quitted and released; three men were released on the order of the the ing on were released for other reasons; 36 were discharged on expiratiofi'- of sentence; four were removed to the reformatory after having been sentenced to the jail; seven were sentenced directly to reformatory; four went to‘ in­ dustrial farms; one was transfer­ red to a mental hospital. There were no deaths, escapes or de­ portations at the jail during the year. The majority of those commit­ ted to the jail this year were first offenders. First offenders totalled 65 men and one woman. There were 23 male second of­ fenders, nine male third offend­ ers and 23 men and one woman who were offenders, er under 119 male 16. Majority Laborers Laborers c o ns t i’t u ted the largest number of committed persons. The number of laborers committed was 38. Farmers totalled 21; mechanics, 27; com­ mercial, 9; domestics, one, and others, 26. All had occupations of some type. One of the women committed was married and the other was single. Of the men, single and 56 were Seventy-seven of the men and both the women had elementary education. None were illiterate. Of those committed, one woman were While 73 men and were intemperate. * The majority (58), were in the 30 days and under category. Seven were sentenced for from 30 to 60 days; five, for from 60 to 90 days; three received tip to three months; four received from six to nine months; one from a year to a year and one-half; two from a year and one-half to two years; court without trial; 38 had option of going to jail or pay- the fine; 17 were released suspended sentence; nine Leave Balances In Area Banks A list of persons who have bank balances unclaimed for nine years or over, published foy the Dominion Finance 'Department, includes a number of residents of this area, past and present. Enquiries regarding these sums of money should be made to the branch of the banks con­ cerned. All the amounts listed were deposited in 1946. \ The Bank of Montreal. reports that Emma Baker, Seattle, has left $8.33 in the Exeter branch; William Douglas and Archibald Leitch, Grand Bend, $18.11, Exe­ ter branch; Ivan E. Acton, Lucan, 'Ont., $3.23, Lucan branch; seph Andrew and/or Ellen agan, Lucan sponsored by 'the Legion when the branch was located on Main Street. 'The certificate was the third such honor to be presented by the local organization. The others went to R. E. Pooley, a former zone commander, and Andrew “iScotty” Easton, both of whom served many years as officers. 'R. E. Pooley made the present­ ation to Fred. He was assisted by Zone 'Commander Herbert Young, of Kincardine. Still Best Seller Despite his 83 years and his war-injured leg, Fred (Wells still outsells 'all the other members of 'the branch oh poppy day. He returned 6i0- percent of the total proceeds from the campaign in 1955. Now an institution on poppy day, Fred has many customers who won’t buy from any one but 'him. He has ■collected as much as $22'5 in one d\’v. For many years, Fred fan the Legion dances in the opera house every Saturday night and he has always been an enthusiastic worker at all Legion money-rais­ ing activities. Jn 119 50, the local branch pres­ ented him with a life member­ ship. Fred, a native of England who came to 'Canada in 1887, joined the army in 1916 and spent three years in France with the 7 th Can­ adian Railroad injury resulted a shell hole. Among Charter When he returned in 1919, he was one of the first to join the Great War Veterans organization which disbanded after a few years. When ithe Legion was or­ ganized, he was again a charter member. ' A loyal supporter of the Em- i: . pire and his ihoriieland, Fred is proud of the fact that he has seen every British monarch since Queen Victoria. 'He has a soft spot .in his heart for Edward VI11, whom he met in France in 1917. “I saluted him/’ says Fred, “and he stop­ ped 'me .and said ‘Don’t salute me, I’m no better than you are.” Fred believes Edward, who ab­ dicated after marrying the Am­ erican divorcee, Mrs. 'Simpson, didn’t want the throne. “He was too wild for that,” stated Fred. ■ Mooresville, Ont., branch. . Jo- Fl an- $1.64, James St. Mission Circle on to E. Troops. His leg from a fall in Members Council Supports Strathroy Motion Council concurred with a reso­ lution from Strathroy that prov­ incial government grants 'toward education should not 'be reduced until a town reaches 'the 5,000 mark. The 'Strathroy resolution read: •Grants received towards edu­ cation from the 'Ontario govern­ ment by urban municipalities are based on .population and are re­ duced as the population increas­ es. As the population grows it is apparently considered that as­ sessments increase accordingly. “This council feels „ that this is not the case until a municipali­ ty reached the '5,00'0' mark and the grants received are not in ■proper proportion with relation to the costs of education. “Therefore foe it resolved'that the maximum grants be paid to all urban municipalities with a population of .less than 5,000 rather than 3,000 as at present.” “We might reach the 3,000 limit some day,” said 'Councillor Dinney, in support of 'the reso­ lution. It was .moved by (Deputy- Reeve Mawhinney and seconded by Dinney. Town Topics—^ Items of Social and Personal Interest In and Around Exeter The Exeter Times-Advocate Is always pleased to publish these Items. We and our readers are interested in you and your friends. Phone 770. more than three-time There was one prison- 16 years of age and and two females over 47 men and •temperate, one woman of sentences c .E c HURON COUNTY HEALTH UNIT E E » Preparation For Parenthood Classes E ■g S I s Another series of classes is planned for Exeter and district and ■will be held in the basement of James /St, United Church starting Wednesday; April 4 at 8:00 p.m. Those interested ta this prenatal instruction may write the Huron County Health Unit,. Exeter, or phono 561-R in this regard. The quilted a quilt at the church Wednesday afternoon. It is be sent to Rev. and Mrs. J. Whiting at Hazielton, B.C. Following the quilting a .pot luck supper was enjoyed. The next meeting will be held at the home of Patricia .Sillery. Mrs. W. F. Abbott of Exeter and Mr. and Mrs. David Resile of Clandeboye attended the fu­ neral of Mrs. Abbott’s sister, Mrs. 'George O’Leary, in Windsor last week. Mr. James Hookey Westminister Hospital for treatment. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Centreville, visited with Mrs. Wes Witmer last week. Mr. entered Monday Witmer, Mr. and /and Mrs. with them Mr. and of Hensall spent the ■ 6 4 were married.’ . J SHDHS BOOSTERS—Cheerleaders really hooped it up at the WOSSA basketball tournament in London Saturday to lend vocal support to the senior girls’ team in its semi-final match against Riverside ’The locals were defeated 33-20 —T-A Photo Herb Witmer visited on Sunday. Mrs. Joseph Ferguson and Mrs. Wm. Horney weekend with Mr. and Mrs. James Ferguson .in Toronto and also with relatives in Guelph. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Matting- ley, Douglas and Judy Of Sarnia spent the weekend with the lat­ ter's mother, Mrs. Mary Hanni­ gan. Mir. and Mrs. Wm. Ferguson of Thames Road spent 'the week­ end with Mr. William Horney. Mr. Ernest after .spending h.is sister, Mrs. Fillmore, Sask. Mrs. Jessie Sanders has return­ ed home after visiting with Mrs. J. P. Sanders and family at Wheatley, Mrs. .Sanders, Margaret and Donna are leaving Thursday for their'new home in Vancouver. Prof, Ta. S. and Mrs. Gates of Milton, Wisconsin, visited for the weekend with their aunt Mrs. Rhoda ShUpton also with Mr, and Mrs. Garnet Hicks and girls. They alSo visited with Mervyn Wilson London. Mr. and Mrs. Elaine and Judy Were Sunday" visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Luxtoii. ,Mi*. Bob Taylor has arrived home from McKenzie Island to spend some time with his mother, Mrs. Horace Pfaff. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Easton attended a religious service for the graduating class of O.A.O., Guelph, on Bunday, in which tholi* ■son, Tom, participated. They also visited with relatves at Unionville. Mrs. Wm. Mair attended school night at Alma College, St. Thomas Wednesday evening. Her daughter, Joan, a student at the college returned with her for a ton day holiday. Mr. and Mrs, Lome Johnston visited on, Sunday with Mr. Mrs. Harry' Lewis of Lucan. Receives Mijior Injuries George Kether Jr„ Exeter, Luxton retuirned the winter with Allan McLean at Mr. and Mrs. and David of Fred Luxton, of St. Thomas and _________ __ . W- ceived minor injuries in a traffc accident at Elginfield Wednes­ day afternoon. —Continued, from Page 1 Mrs. R. E. Russell, president of the auxiliary, expressed ap­ preciation for the support given •to her group by the public and for the encouragement given by the hospital staff. Dr. W. A. Reid, the /medical board, doctors appreciated ments made by the hospital as­ sociation during the year and the way in which the staff kept the hospital functioning. Outlines Expenditures Miss Claypole said that while the statement showedvan operat­ ing deficit she felt the hospital had had a good year. She ex­ plained the reason for the deficit by outlining a number of ex­ penditures amounting to $2,450 which had 'been charged to maintenance. She expressed appreciation for ■public support of the hospital and mentioned special equipment donations made by Hurondale Institute, Rebekah Lodge and chairman of said district the improve- R. E. Pooley, acting as repre­ sentatives of the town, both paid glowing tribute to the (board. Each appreciated the the hospital did not come to the town for Others who spoke Secretary Maxine Reeder, Arthur Fraser and Mrs. Lloyd Taylor. SOCIAL fact that have to money. Included Mrs. COMING EVENTS McGillivray park—a gene­ ral meeting concerning McGilli­ vray Memorial Park will be held in West McGillivray Hall on Tuesday,, April 3, at 8 p.m. 29c HOT SUPPER—-Saturday, April 7, 'Carmel Presbyterian Church, Hensall, under the auspices of the Ladies’ Aid. Supper served from 6 p.m. .on. Adults $1.00, children under 16, 50 tf. 29:5c BLOSSOM TEA — James Street United Church, May 16, sponsor­ ed by the W.A. 2 29c EVENING > Tuesday, Apr. 3 LEGION HALL 8:00 p.m. Sharp Ladies please bring lunch and cards. DANCE Easter Monday MT. CARMEL PARISH HALL Institute Speaker —Continued from Page 1 Clandeboye ladies and 11 Lucan ■ladies attended. ’ If possible, the •articles made • will foe displayed at tlie Fashion Show. The sum of $45 was voted to the Anglican, Church for the use. of the Parish Hall for meetings. In memory p'f 'St. Patrick a num­ ber of Irish songs were sung. ■The guest speaker was Mrs. ■Stanley tMollard, district presi­ dent, who 'gave an interesting talk on W.I. work and .passed around several books and clip­ pings, iShe paid a high tribute to Mrs. A. M. Berry of Queensland, the world’s’ number one country ■woman. She closed her talk with the poem “If I Knew You and You Knew Me.” Mrs. Warner Mc­ Roberts, Miss Hattie 'Hodgins and Miss Lina Abbott were named a .nominating committee to bring in a slate of officers at the next meeting. BAKING SALE — The W.A. of Grtand Bend United Church will hold ia home .baking sale in the (basement of the church at 2.30 p.m. on .Saturday, March 31. Please come early to get the (best selection. Everyone wel­ come. 29 Dancing 9-1 a.m. * ADMISSION 750 DESJARDINE ORCHESTRA LYRIC THEATRE Previews Its Coming Attractions MARCH 30 AND 31 "Dawn At Sacario" (Color) Rory Calhoun, Piper Laurie APRIL 2, 3 AND 4 uPicnicrr * (Color, Adult) Wm. Holden, Rosalind Roussel, Kim Novak s News of Clandeboye By MRS. O. PATON Hillcrest Fann Forum The last meeting of (the season was held for t'he Hillcrest Farm Forum members, when they met at .the home of Mr. and Mirs. J. H. Paton on March 26 with 22 present. ■Election of officers followed •the broadcast with Mr. Arthur 'Simpson as chairman; assistant, Mr. Earl Atkinson; sec. treas., Mr. 'Gordon Banting; assistant, Mr. Rea Neil, press reporter, Mrs. were Mr. and Mrs. Earl London, who with Mr. Gordon, .Banting return- Patou. ■Guests Pabon of and Mirs, ed recently from a six weeks trip ■to Florida. Mr, Banting gave a splendid travelogue of the motor ■trip with trailer cabin. His amusing .poem about the Forum members caused .much merriment. After played, supper, with 'a cake in Rea Neil, forate their tenth wedding anni­ versary. The first meeting next fall will foe held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Atkinson. Birthday Party Mr. Arthur .Simpson celebrated his birthday on Tuesday evening. Guests who helped celebrate were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mc­ Ewen and Donald, Mr. Cecil .Stevenson, Miss Belle 'Stevenson, Miss Aggie Northgrave and Mr. and Mrs. George Simpson. Attend Confirmation Service 'Mr. and .Mrs. J. H. Paton and Clare attended the confirmation services at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, iStratford, on Sunday afternoon. Veneta Riehl was one of the 22 candidates. She is the daughter of 'Mrs. Harvey [Riehl ■and the late Mr. Riehl. The flowers on the altar were placed in his memory. He passed away March 24, 19 54, After the service, Veneta’s relatives Were 'guests with Mrs. Riehl and Bobby. W.I. Euchre Party The Clandeboye Women’s In­ stitute held a progressive euchre party on Thursday evening in ■the Oddfellows Hall in Lucan. Prize winners were; laides’ high, Mrs. William Lee; gent’s high, Mr. Cecil Stevenson; lone hands, .Mrs. Karl O’Neil and Mr. TMoore 'Cunningham. The lucky ticket was won by Jimmie Scott. The W.A. of the Clandeboye United Church held a ^successful ham supper in the Sunday School room on Wednesday ’evening of last week. Personal Items Mts. Howard M 0 r le y and daugthers, .Carolyn and Kathe­ rine, of Hazel Park, Mich,, visit­ ed with her 'Sister-in-law, Mrs, Arthur Hodgins and 'family, pu Tuesday. Mi’, and Mrs. 'Rea Adams of London spent the weekend With his cousin, Mr. and Mrs. Rea Neil. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Simpson entertained their daughter, Joan, Mr. Peter Banks and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Banks, of Sarnia, on Sunday. At St, James’ Church, Easter services, with Holy Communion, will be held at 3 p.m, with the rector, the Rev. J, P, Prost, in charge, progerssive euchre was the members enjoyed a The table was centred decorated .anniversary honour of Mr. and Mrs. who soon will cele- Mr. APRIL’ 5, 6 AND 7 "Timberjack" Sterling Hayden, Vera Ralston 3 Saturday Matinee Starts At 2:00 p.m. Changes In Admission—Children 150, Adults 350 ^aiiaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiaiaiiiiiiiaiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHliiiiiiiiiiaiililliliiU'^ tiiiiaiamiiiiiiiiiiiiiaiaiiuiiiiiiii'iaaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiaaiiiiiiiiimiaiiiiiiaaiiiiiiiiaiaiiaiiiiaiiaiiiiiiiiiiiaaiiaaiiliiliiaiiiiaaiiiiiiii^ S s •I SPECIAL MEETING Of Exeter District Tuesday, April 3' at 8:00 p.m. This Meeting is to Plan for the April Campaign for Funds Will all appointed representatives for societies and service clubs please attend. FRED DOBBS, R. E. POOLEY, Chairman Campaign Chairman SOUTH HURON HOSPITAL Cancer Society / ’ Easter Contata rr"The Golden Dawn by Barratt & Lillenas will be presented in English by BETHEL REFORMED CHURCH CHOIR under the direction of Mr. Alfred Fischer JAMES STREET UNITED CHURCH Sunday, April 1 at 8:15 p.m. Everybody Welcome ' S Girl Guide ^Cookie Day Tuesday, April 3 1 Please Buy My Brand New, Entirely Different Girl Guide COOKIES 35c Per Box For The First Time They're Made By Weston's , famous for ENGLISH QUALITY BISCUITS AND CANDIES Every box is a delight, offering you 24 mouth-watering Sandwich Biscuits — made of crisp, crunchy vanilla Cookies filled with rich, delicious, vanilla cream. Help your local Giri Guide movement by buying a box of cookies from the Girl Guide who call on you. iiik