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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1964-12-17, Page 1ORV WASSMANN • aa:a;:a.a.a. asaa...aaaa: ikaa:aaa.a.a,ii'axaaa::::iaiaaaa: t .'• : " Area .bean growers name directors GB election turnout said `lightest - ever' 196 votes, 33 less thF11.1 .Wee§-, mean, Defeated were Ian Coles ; and Frank Moth. Coles, a present member of council, . P0144. 65 less than Teevins with his 131. Plumb had 78 votes. CLOSE BATTLE. close battle ter top apet was witnessed in the school board race between three mem- bers of the five-man board presently serving the commun- ity, W. F. B. MacLaren, the yet- eran member of the board and also the representative on the SHDHS board, topped the polls with 272 votes. A • Future of dam. seen uncertain '2,2i744 an acclamatien. That pealtiell is open each year. In a statement after the elec- tion, Cole* noted he was 'later- ally' disappointed in the results and said he had always en- deavoured to be conscientious and, unbiased In hip efforts for all residents and cottage owners in the resort by endeavouring to promote sound business and administration for the benefit of the economy and future of Grand Bend. "Because I was—and still am—critical of the lack of pro- cedure and administration and careless speeding, I was ac- cuaed by a few as being an agitator and an outsider," he stated. "I am very sorry of this feeling and that my course of action while on council was misieterpreted." However, he said he appre- ciated the confidence shown by the people who supported him and he congratelated the win- ners and also remarked on the fine showing and enthusiasm of the other defeated candidate, Frank plumb. This was only 13 more than the total garnered by Den Flear, a local baker. The loSer was Harold Skip- per, who maeaged only 93 votes. .SOMETHING NEW The small atteedance at the polls came aboat despite tne fact an opportunity was given for out-of-town voters to mark their ballots in an advance poll held Saturday. Only 36 voters took advantage of the extra day, which had been brought about at the suggestion of Councillor Coles, who is a Londoner. DesJardins reported the ad- vance poll cost about $30 to stage. Teevins and. Wassmann will now join Councillors Howard Green and Emerson Desja.rdine as council members. The latter pair were elected last year for a two-year term in the resort's staggered election setup. Their positions will be open next year, while Wassmann and Teevins will sit for two years. Reeve Stewart Webb received Small turnout at resort it One of the lightest votes on record resulted in Grand Bend this week when electors went to the polls to cast ballots for council and school board seats. Poll clerk Mrs. Les Hutchinson and Re- ' turning Officer Murray DesJardins are shown here 4,1 with three of those who did turn out. From the " left: Mrs. Mary Graham and Mr. and Mrs. Prosper VanBruaene. --T-A photo Ninety-second Year EXETER, ONTARIO, DECEMBER 17, 1964 Price Per Copy 10 Cents ElecterS in. the district con- tinned to stay at home this week.. Only 362 turned out to cast ballots in the Greed Bend elec- tion for two council seats and two ppsitiona on the Stephen Township school area board, with whom the resort will be MAO in January. "It's the lOWest ever Opera" stated Clerk Murray A. DesJardins, in regard to the light vote, There are about 850 eligible voters in the re- port, but of course many are cottage owners from distant points and few of them ever do cast ballots. DesJardins pays he figures there are about 600 voters with- in "travelling distance" and therefore estimated that about 59% of them turned out. Neither of the contests were close, with the only race coming In determining who would head the poles. Incumbent Ory Wessman led the couacil race as he recorded 229 votes. Wassmann is a past president of the Chamber of Commerce at Grand Bend and is now a vice-president of the Lions. ' A newcomer won the other seat. He is John TeevIns, a local carpenter, who gained re- cognition some time ago for his "police work". He and his wife helped catch a would-he thief at the post office in the summer of 1963 and earlier that spring he chased down a hit-and-run driver. Teevins, who was named Lion of the year in 1963 also, polled Burrows, teachers seek special class CALL 'URGENT' FAME MEETING thereby provide a better oppor- tunity for every child to reach his full potential. "May I strongly recommend that the board move in a posi- tive manner," Mr. Burrows stated in his communication. He explained that through in- terviews, testing and teacher observation, both he and the staff "feel we have just cause for the organization of such a class commencing September, 1965." The Inspector urged the board to discuss the matter with Prin- cipal Arthur Idle, which they did, before tabling the matter until January. -Area drivers good, ; animals are lucky I HEAR REPORT Rev. John Boyne, the board representative on the SHDHS board, gave a report at the meeting and agreed to continue on in his capacity. The Parkhill Dam came in for a major share of dis- cussion at the annual meeting of the Ausable River Con- servation Authority in parkhill Wednesday afternoon, and indications are that some municipalities are not willing to share the large increase brought about by the many delays In the project. After a lengthy debate, it was decided that the issue should be cleared at a later date after all contributing municipalities had been given an estimate as to their share of the increased costs. They will also be given some idea of how much they will have to pay for the project costs to date if the scheme is dropped. Members decided to call another meeting for February 10, at which time a vote will be taken of the municipalities to determine whether they are in favor of proceeding with the project, or if they would rather drop the entire scheme. The project, which started out at an estimated total cost of $1,073,000 has now nearly doubled to $1,980,000, and most municipalities will be faced with paying approxi- mately twice as much as had originally been estimated. One of the highest assessed townships, Bosanquet, was represented by Reeve William Sutter, who informed the ARCA that he was present at the meeting to protest the latest increase in costs. He said he felt the municipalities should be given an opportunity to voice their opinion on the scheme as to whether or not they wanted to assume the higher costs or whether they would rather have the project dropped. Sutter also stated that some consideration should be given to forming a new basis for assessment to the various municipalities, pointing out again that Bosanquet was too highly assessed. Bosanquet of course, was one of three townships to appeal their share in an OMB hearing that was one of the reasons for some of the delay in the project to date. Bill Schlegel, a member of the ARCA, and operator of one of the areas which would pay a large share of the Bos- anquet costs, said the increased costs to his large Haig farm were not worth it. He said he realized the dam would be of benefit, but stated simply he "couldn't afford it". Under the present setup, Bosanquet would assess a large portion of their costs to the Haig farm and other areas in the Klondyke due to the direct benefit these areas would receive. None of the other ARCA representatives was prepared to indicate the feeling of his municipality, although some said they had talked the matter over. Indications are that the communities paying a small share will again be willing to bow to the wishes of those paying major portions of the project. ARCA fieldman, Terry McCauley, said that it maybe difficult to determine how much municipalities would have to pay if the project was dropped. He explained that the present sharing of costs may possibly have to be dropped, because there would be no valid reason for areas paying more than others if none was to receive any benefit. He also indicated there was no knowledge as to whether the two governments would assume any share of the monies spent to date if the project was dropped. Area drivers continue to maintain their low accident rate a': and area animals appear to be- coming less vulnerable as well, as two of them apparently es- caped uninjured following col- lisions with motorists. The most seri o u s of the week's accidents happened on Saturday about three and a half miles north of Exeter, when a truck driven by Robert Dobson, 176 Sanders Street, rolled over in the ditch. lie suffered a broken shoulder and abrasions and the truck sustained damages estimated at $300 by OPP Constable John EMHA gives vote of confidence At their December meeting, the Exeter Public School board were urged by members of the teaching staff and Inspector Gil Burrows to seriously consider setting up an opportunity class for students requiring special help. The board discussed the mat- ter after receiving the two let- ters but decided to withhold making any decision until the new board meets in January. At that time, there will be two new members. The letter from the staff noted they had long been aware of the need for a special oppor- tunity class for 'some of the students. "Such a class would not Only provide special help for those who are not able to cope with the regular program, but would enable the classroom teacher to attend to the individual needs of her other pupils," the letter added. The staff members expressed the desire that the board would seriously consider setting up an auxiliary class under the guid- ance of Mr. Burrows and the department of education, and Urge boost in pay for Willert A touch of the Christmas spirit — or at least something akin to it — prevailed at the regular meeting of RAP, Mon- day. RAP, who have come under fire from several sources in the past year, received a com- munication from one of those sources—the Exeter Minor Hockey Association — express- ing "unanimous confidence" in Alvin Willert in his combined role as arena manager and act- ing recreation director. The EMHA also recommend- ed that RAP seriously consider a "substantial raise" for Wil- lert in view of his increased work load and responsibility. Undoubtedly pleased at the vote of _confidence in their ac- tions, RAP were also touched enough by the Chriatmas spirit to put a recommendation on the books that the recommendation of the EMHA be implemented by next year's RAP members in regard to boosting Willert's salary. When he was appointed to fill the vacancy In the recreation post some time ago, RAP did authorize that he receive .,an additional payment of $200 for the remainder of 1964. It was felt that naming the salary for the two positions should be left to hekt year's committee. release sent out following their annual meeting on November 25. Charles McInnis, president at that time, reported FAME had purchased all the shares of the F. W. Fearman Company for $2,500,000. However, he ex- plained that FAME also ac- cepted the responsibility of pay- ment of a $1,000,000 mortgage already on the Fearman pro- perty. He stated that investment in FAME was sound and safe and "we can proceed with confi- dence in extending FAME pro- gram across Ontario". Vice-president Archie Ser- vice at the same time indicated progress would be easier and more rapid in the past. Neither speaker mentioned the immediate need for the $1,000,000 although delegates to the annual meeting pledged an additional $80,000. However, the news release stated that the money was need- ed to "expand the volume of business" of the Fearman Com- pany to plant capacity and to build additional plants". Since that meeting, McInnis resigned as president and was replaced by Clayton Frey, Sar- nia. Under his guidance it will apparently be up to farmer s throughout Ontario to deter- mine if they feel FAME is "sound and safe" enough to the point of doubling their present investments. Promoted Robert I. McDowell was pro- moted to the rank of Squadron Leader this week. McDowell graduated with a BSc from Queens University in 1957 and was granted a Masters. Degree in Astronautics by the United States Airforce Institute of Technology prior to coming to Centralia in 1963. He now heads the Armament Training Section of Central Officers School, re- placing SaL R. R. Waters who has received a transfer to RCAF Station Bagotville P.Q. Bob with his wife and three children pre- sently reside at 309 P ryde Blvd. Exeter. Wright. Dobson, pulling a tar pot be- hind the truck owned by Dobson Roofing, was proceeding south when the vehicle went out of con- trol and ended up on its roof in the ditch. Mail boxes owned by Elgin Rowcliffe and Charles Dittmer, RR1 Hensall, were also knocked off by the truck. One of the animals to escape injuries in a crash was a steer which ran out onto the road in front of a truck driven by Allan Rundle, RR 3 Exeter, on Thurs- day. OPP Constable Harry Reid? reported Rundle was proceed- ing east on a sideroad near Mt. Carmel when the mishap took place at 5:00 p.m. Damage to the truck was esti- mated at only $25. A deer also got up and ran off into a field after being knock- ed down by a car drivenbyJack Coughlin, 396 Albert Street, early Sunday morning. The incident occurred on Highway 83, about three miles west of Exeter. Damage to the car's fender was given as $20 by Constable Reid. dances, secretary C. M. Far- row remarked that it was en- couraging to see the arena fa- cilities being used to such a great extent. arena manager to arrange for the erection of a stairway into the gallery at the south end of the arena. In games to date, this seating has not been available because members did not wish to open up the gymnasium stairway to hockey fans as it was being used by the equally successful Exeter Teen Town. The new stairs will be built at the east side of the arena. RAP members were informed at the meeting held at the arena, that members of the Teen Town had accepted their invitation to split the cost of painting the lower portion of the gymnasium .walls. However, the deal isn't exactly 50-50, as the kids are also supplying the man power for the job. It was reported about 20 teenagers were working at one time last week on the mam- moth painting job. With the popularity of the hockey team and the teenage Exeter woman wins Lions TV Mrs. Tom P ryde, Albert Street, was the winner of the portable TV which was rattled off recently by members of the Exeter Legion. On request, the tickets on the TV were given instead of re- ceipts on the canvass conduct- ed by the Lions for welfare work in the community. C. M. Farrow was in charge of the committee. He reported the Lions collected approxi- mately $1,100. FORCED OFF Constable Reid investigated his third accident of the week on Sunday as well at 2:15 a.m. It involved a car driven by Dennis Paul Amacher. Arnacher told the policeman he was forced off Highway 84 west of Zurich by an eastbound Car. Damages of $60 to each of two vehicles involved in a minor crash south of Exeter on Thurs- day was reported by Constable Jack Yeaman. Cars involved were owned and driven by George William Wood, London and Bruce W. Gilbert, also of London. PLAN PROGRAM Although winter activities are just nicely underway, RAP de- cided to take steps to arrange as much as possible for the summer recreation activities, especially the summer play- gr ou nd activities for area youngsters. Willert was authorized to make arrangements for the per- sonnel to supervise the play- ground, the swim pool and the annual summer camp to beheld at Goderich. The Exeter Kinsmen will be interviewed in regard to lend- ing their usual support to the summer activities. A reservation has already been confirmed for the Goder- ich summer camp facilities and RAP hope to have the week from August 15 to 21. Reason for the early action in attempting to secure work- ers for the summer is because prospective helpers want to know farther in advance if they can get jobs here or if they will have to look elsewhere. "The kids are getting anxious to know what they will be doing next year,” Farrow stated. In other business, RAP: Approved a grant of $300 for the Exeter Figure SkatingClub. Members were told there were 71 youngsters receiving in- struction, compared to less than 50 last year. Learned that Reeve Fisher and Mayor Simmons had ex- tended an invitation to the On- tario Arena Association to have their February meeting in Jan- uary. The two made the invita- tion when they attended a re- cent session in Stratford with arena manager Willert. Former officer An "urgent meeting" of the Huron County shareholders of Farmers' Allied Meat Enter- prises co-operative Ltd. has been called for Monday night at the Seaforth District High School. Huron chairman, Alex D. McGregor, RR 2 Kippen, re- ported the meeting was being called in an effort to deter- mine if farmers were interest- ed enough in keeping the or- g an i z a ti o n going to invest enough money to pay off a $1,000,000 second payment ow- ing on their recently acquired meat packing and slaughtering plant at Burlington. The meeting will also serve the purpose of informing the Huron shareholders as to what has happened with FAME dur- ing the past few months. Reports indicate FAME was unable to meet the $1,000,000 second payment on the F. W. Fearman plant at the December 1 deadline, and they have been given an extension until Janu- ary 4 to meet the payment. The first payment was $1,500,- 000. When asked how much money was needed, McGregor said it would require that each share- holder would have to buy one more share. The shares are sold for $100 and he indicated there were 15,000 shareholders in Ontario. There are between 900 and 1,000 in Huron County. The announcement that FAME was having difficulty meeting the second payment on their $3,500,000 plant purchased in October came as a surprise to most and wasn't announced un- til near the deadline date. An executive member of FAME said that when the Fear- man plant was purchased, they had confidence supplementary financing to make the second payment would be acquired in time. Asked what position FAME would be in if it was still un- able to meet the payment on January 4, the president of FAME expressed confidence some kind of settlement could be reached and mentioned the possibility of another month's extension. However, it is obvious that farmers are going to have to dig deep again if they want the FAME scheme carried on. Mc- Gregor confirmed this when he said it would be up to the shareholders to decide if they Wanted to hold the organization. The only way in which this can be done is to meet the financial obligations bet or e them. There was no indication given of FAME'S plight in a news Six share cash in final draws The $500 "Share Christmas" promotion carried on by the Exeter Businessmen's As- sociation concluded this week with the naming of six winners, who shared $150. Each received $25 in gift coupons, redeemable at local stores. The winners were: Dan T r a qu a i r, 68 Huron Street; Peter Kleinstiver, Dashwood; Roy Hunter, Exeter; Betty Mor- ley, RR 2 Ailsa Craig; Ronald Dickey, 502 Carling Street; M. Farquhar, 296 Carling Street, The annual Christmas pro- motion of the merchants does hot actually conclude until Sat- urday when Santa Claus will be in town. He will hand out treats to the kids at the free movies at the Exeter Legion Hall and will also visit along Main Street. Five orphans from various countries will receive a total of $300 from the Association as well. Cpl. Mitchell heads lodge OPP Cpl George Mitchell, Kitchener, formerly of Exeter was installed as the Wor. Mas- ter of Lebanon Forest Lodge, A.F. & A.M. at the regular meeting Monday evening. The installation ceremony was performed by Past DDGM Rt Wor Bro William Cann assisted by the past masters of the lodge. A past master's Jewell was presented to the retiring mas- ter, Wor. Bro. Dr. John W. Corbett by Rev. D. M. Guest, Centralia. Charles Salter, who was master of the lodge in 1934, was present and congratulated the newly installed officers and the installing team. Bro. L. E. Wilson, RCAF Centralia, presented the lodge with a case for the working tools and the 100-year-old Bible. He was thanked by Rev. H. C. Wil- son. The officers installed in ad- dition to Cpl Mitchell were as follows: senior Warden, Bro. Ray Laramie; junior warden, Bro. Mervyn Webb; chaplain, V. Wor. Bro. Ken Hodgins; treasurers V. Wor. Bro. W. E. Middleton; secretary, Wor. Bro. Chester Mawhinney; Sr. deacon, Bro. James Potter; Jr. deacon, Bro. H. H. G. Strang; director of ceremonies, W. Bro. Art Geiser; inner guard, Bro. Dalton Finkbeiner; Sr. steward, Bro. William Parker; Jr. stew- ard, Bro. William Emery. Wor. Bro. Art Geiser Was added to the board of general purposes. dies at Preston Three members of the Exe- ter Opp detachment were among the 60 police officers from var- ious communities who formed a guard of honor at the funeral of Detective Sgt. Elmer Zimmer- man in Preston, Tuesday. Sgt. Zimmerman was 44 years Of age and at one time Served on the Exeter OPP de- tachment. He left town in 1956. He died Saturday at his home and is survived by his wife. Exeter officers attending were Cpl. C. J, Mitchell and Constables Harry Reid and Jolla Wright. Men's groups hear Morden Lucas's reeve PAYING BASIS For the first time in recent years, RAP members learned the arena was showing profit hockeyoil operations due to the success of the Junior .Hawks. From games to date thearena Share of the gateredoipts has been $259. With aVieWto"attractirigMore paying tiatteMeraeapeeiallY ladies--to thiS exciting brand Of hockey, RAP authorized the in race again The Principal of Huron lege, Leh*, the Rev. tit. J. Grant was giieSt Speak- er Sunday morning at a men's breakfast 'Meeting at Trivia Memorial Anglican Church. $pecial guests for the occasion Were the S. and a 'group Of la men from Street 'United Clair Oli. After, ',joining` in the service -Please turn to back page INSIDE Announcements , 6 .6 12 Chiireh Notices 6 V. 12 Corning t vents w * a a 12 Editorials I-IMMO* Facto "al patitkog tO. 6 '6 • :rti p *** ****:: i 13 Sports'„,,lqwywi., 'Want AdS 6 VV.Vi loin T alurOri-Perth district of the 'Ontario ten 'Growers Mar- keting Board elected their 'directors at the annual nidetirig held in 2ittr ch last Week. Those elected were, from the left: Rebert Allan, Brrieefielal; Fergus Turnbull, RR '1 baShwelocl, Appointments in two are a Miss Judy Price, town, was counties have recently been successful In passing her Teue given to C. V. Laughton, Q.C., sic tests in Grade S with first of Bell & Langliteii i Exeter. class honors at the Western A :realtient Of Grand Bend, the Conservatory of Music. Duncan local lawyer has been named ttherington, son of Mr. and One of the Larnbteti Ceuritytep- Mrs. Richard Etheritigten, resentatives to the Forest lais.. 'passed the same test with lion- trict High School board. Ors. He has else been named As- Both are pupils of Mr. Law- siStant Crown Attorney for .rence Wein, Huron County. * * * * * * * * Chief C. H. MacKenzie Was This Sunday will be Christ- host to a gathering of members intra Guild av and all area of the Huron County Police eliurcheS have arranged for Association last week. Special music and pregraitha to Chief Cordon itulieyi Sea- Mark the occasion. forth, president of the gituoi A complete listing Ot#IreVat-, presided for a Short briairiesS idiia 'cleireliet can be found on Setalen, Mrs. :MacKenzie sere-' ed lunch. page 12 of this edition. 'present chairman of the. Ontario board; aeries Raul, RR 2 Winston Shapton, Tali 1 Exeter; Alec Meteath, pen; Harvey Tayler, Pit 3 Photo Ivan Hearn, reeve of the vii- lage of Lucien Will bd one of the four candidates running for the wardership of MiddleseX County, 'Jan. 19, to succeed Wilbur johnaciti of West Sotiri, The other three can- idateS include Malcolm Camp, bell, reeve of Carodec Town- Xerineth Martin, reeve or North borchester and John E. Malaughton, reeve OfiVeWbtify* All fent candiclateh were in the running last year.