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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1965-02-04, Page 14feeeeeekaaea:SeeeSeee eaee, ezieleeeieeeleee Page 14 Times-Advocate, February 4, 1965 Hog producers will go to polls as free enterprise man fights Resort operators receive stiff fines "The laboratories were not only operating in Ontario, but out west, where they are having a free hand," be said. Guest speaker Ben Steers, of Bradford, president of the pro- vincial group, said every advan- tage must be taken to increase the quality of pork if Canada is to stay in the market. There is a great deal of talk that the existing grading meth- od is not giving a true picture of the bacon bog, he said. He urged that some method be found to grade hogs on foot, rather than after they are slau- ghtered. In other business, the as- sociation approved a resolution to the Ontario Federation of Agriculture seeking a change in feed freight assistance pol- icy. Fines amounting to a total of $410 were levied against se- veral Grand Bend amusement operators who faced charges of operating or keeping common gaming houses. Their charges were heard in Sarnia court, Wednesday. The operators had been charged following a raid late in August by members of the Grand Bend OPP detachment and of- ficers from the morality de- tachment. They swooped down on three different businesses and con- fiscated gaming equipment and pinball machines. Reason for the delay in the cases appearing in court was because the validity of pinball machines was being ruled on by a Quebec Supreme Court. When the decision came from that court that the machines were illegal if they offered prizes or free games to play- ers, the action against the Grand Bend operators was brought to court. E. G. & J. Knapp & Co. Ltd. Shapton still fair president Were fined $100 on a charge of permitting the keeping of a com- mon gaming house and another $100 for keeping a common gaming house. Charges had been laid after the bingo game and arcade op- erated by the firm had been raided. Manager of the arcade, Peter Scheck, was also fined $100 for keeping a common gaming house. Charges agalnst Muriel Scheck were withdrawn by Crown Attorney S. A. K. Logan. Dorothy Whiting and Ed Od- bert, were each fined $55 on charges of keeping a common gaming house. Their premises were raided and pinball ma- chines seized. Magistrate W. S. Pearson also ordered the pinball ma- chines and gaming equipment to be confiscated. All those charged were re- presented by London lawyer, W. R. Poole, Q.C. Although his clients pleaded guilty, Poole was extremely critical of the fact that the premises operated by the de- fendents and also the machines in their premises, were actually licensed by the Village of Grand Bend, and fees for them had been paid. He was also critical of the fact they had been openly oper- ated for 10 years without any previous police interference or action. Local dancers appear on TV Eight couples from the Exeter Promenaders, along with about 500 other Ontario square dancers, were guests on the CBC TV "Country Hoedown" show, Friday. After the show, the dancers en- joyed an evening of square dancing at a Toronto auditorium, with Johnny Davidson, caller for the show's "Singin', Swingin' Eight". He is shown here in the back row with his wife with some of the local dancers. They're the couple in the middle. Attending from Exeter were: Frank and Janet Hicks, Stan and Jean Leversedge, Al and June Chase, Norm and Marg Whiting, Max and Joan Harness, Wayne and Mari Tuckey, Bob and Barb Mackie, and the club's callers, Earl and Marie Bowles. The resolution suggests feed dealers and companies are tak- ing advantage of the assistance, a war-time measure introduced by the federal government. The association wants a pol- icy similar to the deficiency payment made on eggs. The assembly yards commit- tee of the provincial association will be asked to establish two or more assembly yards within the county. At present the only one is located at Clinton. Retiring association presi- dent Lloyd Stewart, of RR 1, Clinton, reported hog produc- tion in Huron last year reached 184,686, an increase of 10.8 percent over 1963. He said41.5 percent of the total was grade A hogs. The 4-H Swine Club gilt sale will be held in Clinton March 27, Donald Pullen, of Clinton, assistant agricultural repre- sentative, reported. A profit of $2,649 was made last year un- der sponsorship of the associa- tion, he said. Elected president was Robert McAllister, of RR 2, Auburn, to succeed Mr. Stewart, who completed a two-year term. Other officers: Vice-presi- dent, Gordon Elliott, RR 5 Sea- forth; secretary-treasurer, El- mer Ireland, RR 5 Wingham. Directors: George Moncrief, RR 3 Goderich; John Kernig- han, Goderich; A. H. Warner, RR 1, Bayfield; Malcolm David- son, RR 1, Brucefield; Ross Love, Kippen; Kenneth Baker, Dashwood; Hugh Rundle, RR 1, Centralia; Martin Baan, Wal- ton; Lloyd Stewart, RR 1 Clin- ton; Gordon Elliott, RR 5, Sea- forth; James McGregor, RR 2, Kippen; Carl Govier, Auburn; Robert McAllister, RR 2, Au- burn; Albert Bacon, RR 1 Bel- grave; Raymond Neill, RR 1, Wroxeter; Elmer Harding, RR 1 Gorrie. Councillors chagrined over 'expensive' work ....0111111•11011l For the first time in two years, Huron County hog pro- ducers will go to the polls to choose their 19 committeemen, as the pro-marketing board hog producers decided this year not to `(give" a seat to the lone Free Enterprise supporter, Melvin Grebb, RR 2 Dashwood. One of the reasons they de- cided to oppose Grebb is the fact that the election this year will name men for a three-year term, rather than just for one year as has been the case in the stormy past of the hog producer organization. There will be 20 candidates for the 19 positions and the vote will be held on March 2 at five voting places. Grebb won one of the 19 committeemen positions last year when the producers de- cided it wasn't worth the effort -- or the cost to oppose him. And, although 20 men had been named last year also, five of them tossed their names into a hat and drew out the name of the one to step aside to allow Grebb in rather than causing the elec- tion. It wasn't considered a victory for the free enterprise group that Grebb did win a spot, as he was the only FE candidate no- minated and the pro-board pro- ducers obviously didn't feel he was a threat.. But after listening to his charges this year, and with the three-year term set up, they decided to try and eliminate him at the pens. Grebb, who refused to say anything at last year's meeting, even to the point of not divulg- ing what his position was, didn't remain quiet this year at the nomination meeting held in Clinton, Tuesday. He severely criticised the marketing system and the Hog Producers Association, charg- ing that they had caused the downfall of FAME's Fearman Packing Plant, as well as the Whyte Packing plant in Strat- ford, which recently went into receivership. Ill Health ? It was estimated last year that a vote of Huron's hog producers would cost approxi- mately $300. The 19 pro-marketing board candidates opposing Grebb are as follows; Martin Baan, RR 3 Walton; Albert Bacon, Belgrave; Ken Baker, RR 2 Dashwood; George Campbell, RR 1 Seaforth; Mal- colm Davidson, RR 1 Bruce- field; Gordon Elliott, RR 5Sea- forth; Carl Govier, RR 1 Au- burn; Elmer Harding, RR 1 Gorrie; Elmer Ireland, RR 5 Wingham; John Kernohan, God- erich; Rober McAnister, RR 2 Auburn; James McGregor, RR 2 Kippen; George Moncrief, RR 3 Goderich; Raymond Neill, RR 1 Wroxeter; Hugh Rundle, RR 1 Centralia; R. J. Semple, RR 2 Bayfield; Lloyd Stewart, RR 2 Clinton; Alfred Warner, RR 1 Bayfield; Lionel Wilder, RR 1 Zurich. At the annual Huron County Hog Producers' Association meeting which followed the no- minations, a resolution was ap- proved protesting the Connaught Laboratories' venture into large-scale swine production. The resolution will be sent to the provincial association. Malcolm Davidson, of RR 1 Brucefield, a director, said the Toronto laboratory intends to sell about 25,000 gilts per year for the next two or three years. He said the quality of stock is "at best questionable." "If the quality is as low as some people suggest, it could have an effect on our hog qual- ity program," Mr. Davidson told delegates to the annual meeting. Mr. Davidson said the labor- atory started the program as an experiment and has extended it to a breeding program. The whole operation, he said, is heavily subsidized by the Uni- versity of Toronto. Eldred Aiken, a member of the provincial hog producers' association, said he was "deep- ly interested in the resulu- tion." Soo your doctor first. Bring your proscription to MIDDLETON'S DRUGS A four-man committee has been named by the Exeter Ag- ricultural Society to meet with town businessmen with a view to bettering Exeter's annual fall fair. President Winston Shapton, along with the secretary treas- urer, Garnet Hicks; leader of 4-H clubs, Howard Pym, and director Harry Hern, make up the committee. It was reported at the annual meeting that last year's oper- ations were successful with no deficit remaining. Mr. Shapton was re-elected for his second term as president of the association. Other of- ficers are, first vice-president, Howard Pym; second vice-pre- sident, Harry Hern; secretary- treasurer, Mr. Hicks and 4-H club leader Pym. Directors are Ronald Swartz, Edwin Hendrick, Gerald Dear- ing, Edwin Miller, Ray Mills, Benson Tuckey, Mrs. Warren Brock, Mrs. Delmar Skinner and Mrs. Arthur Rundle, as well as Mr. Hero. Stephen council —Continued from front page an award tile drain which flows into it for use in the develope- ment road project at Greenway. Instructed the clerk to invite tenders for the clean-out of the Mud Creek municipal drain. Passed a resolution opposing any increase in the assessment for the proposed Parkhill dam project above the original as- sessments made by the Ausable River Conservation Authority in 1962. In the event of any increase in the assessment, council decided to ask that the project be stopped immediately. Exeter PUC — Continued from front page en for the calling of tenders for a half-ton truck with the 1950 Chev three-ton to be a trade-in. The three-ton is in poor con- dition it was reported and the new $1'7,000 line truck recently purchased is too costly to be used for general trips to the wells and pump house and other odd jobs. In other business: R. E. Pooley was re-named chairman and Murray Greene was again appointed vice-chair- man. Mayor Jack Delbridge is the third member of the Com- mission. It was hoped to have the Manager and as many Com- missioners as possible, along with their wives, attend the four-day Toronto conve nt 1 on of the Ontario Municipal Elec- trical Association and the As- sociation of Municipal Electric Utilities. peeteeeeeeeieeMSW eegMi:1111,mielaw.WAN. Stratford opens another festival Boost helps' pay, meals unchanged Reference to PUC wages was mentioned previously in th e meeting during a discussion of whether the works crew should receive a cost of living bonus clause as the police and PUC workmen do. Clerk C. V. Pickard com- mented that all town employees would probably be happy to have a salary schedule and benefits that compared to the PUC. The word is GO! This Saturday, February 6, is opening day for Stratford's first Winter Carnival. From the min- ute the family torch-light par- ade begins to the gala Carnival Ball the following Friday, there will be enough indoor and out- door entertainment and special events to keep everyone on the go and provide "Frolic and Fun for Everyone." Everyone in Stratford has kept their outdoor lights up and they will be turned on again February 6. Stratford Public Utility Commission is provid- ing free bus tours to view the "City of a Million Lights". For the ladies there is every- thing from Powder Puff Races on snowmobiles to a glamorous fashion show as well as several dances. For the men there are snow- mobile races, snow shoe racing and, of course, dancing, includ- ing a Grand Ole Opry Show. NIT WAIT Taylor told council several drivers were not being consid- erate at the present time, in that they went through the in- tersection as soon as the chil- dren were only half way across. After it had been explained the crossing guard usually es- corted the youngsters across, Councillor Barrett noted it would be much better if he stood in the centre of the road and stopped traffic and let the children cross by themselves after the traffic was stopped. He questioned if perhaps the guard should be given a hand sign that he could hold up while standing in the centre of the road. It was decided to try this, as well as to seek the manually operated light. TIL SPRI In future, workmen from the Exeter Public Utilities Com- mission will not be asked to cut down any limbs or trees for town council. Reason? They charge too much! Several members of council expressed the opinion that it is "too expensive" to hire PUC employees to do the job. They came to this conclusion after being presented with a bill for $43.70 for the trimming of five trees on town property on Marlborough Street. Mayor Jack Delbridge, him- self a PUC member, commented council had better look after their own limbs. "We can't afford to do It that way," he said in reference to the PUC work. We can do it a lot cheap- er." Works superintendent Jim Paisley noted the cost of having the five trees trimmed was more than what they had paid recently to have two entire trees cut down and removed. "I stand chastised," com- mented Reeve Boyle, who had asked the PUC to trim the limbs. The YMCA has exhibitions of Judo, weight lifting, scuba div- ing and archery. Also scheduled for the man's interest is a trap shoot. For the teens and children there are the parades, snow- mobile racing, skiing, skating and a special teen-age dance. On Sunday, February 7, may- ors from many cities of Ontario will participate in an automated sleigh race in answer to a chal- lenge of Stratford's Mayor C. H. Meier. Wednesday, February 10, at 8;00 p.m. Stratford'shuge Coli- seum will turn into an "Inter- national" spot when many ethnic groups will stage a dance, bringing their native costumes and dances. On Sati;rday, February 13, a Grand Ole Opry group will perform in the Coliseum and with Western dancing will be a highlight of the week. CALL TENDERS The matter of the tree re- moval and trimming program for the year was mentioned by Paisley, who recoanmended a decision should be made as soon as possible. He recommended that Davey Tree Surgeons be asked to do the work and this motion was presented by Councillors Tay- lor and Wright. However, Reeve Boyle and Councillor Gandon presented an amendment that tenders should be advertised in the paper for the job. The vote on the matter was tied and Mayor Delbridge cast the deciding vote in favor of calling tenders. Paisley cautioned council to make sure those presenting ten- ders list their equipment and the type and amount of insur- ance they carry. At their meeting, Tuesday, SHDHS board members decided to forego any plans for an in- crease in meal costs at the cafeteria, although they did agree on a five-cent an hour pay increase for the cafeteria staff. The suggestion that the meal price and salaries be increased was made by Beaver Food Ser- vices, who operate the facili- ties for the board, and who have reduced the losses usually incurred by a considerable sum. Noting that the pay increase would have to be made in view of the minimum wage laws, the firm suggested food prices may also increase and noted that losses would increase if the meal price was not hiked from 35e to 40e, They predicted the losses may reach $1,700 per year if the meal price remains at 35e. Noting this was still only half of what the losses were before the firm took over, John Boyne stated he doubted the board had hoped to do any better and had never suggested that the cafeteria had to break even. The discussion was quickly concluded with members agree- ing with Garnet Hicks that the PAY COSTS At the suggestion of Reeve Boyle, it was decided to pay sundry expenses being incurred by Constable Harry VanBergen, who has been named safety officer for Exeter. In recent weeks, VanBergen has been receiving films on traffic safety from the depart- ment of transport and has been paying costs of renting a pro- jector and paying postage on the film out of his personal money. Boyle explained the officer was using his own time to show the f i l m s to any interested group, and suggested he shouldn't have to pay the ex- penses as well. Several councillors enthusi- astically supported the program and commended VanBergen for his interest. Anglicans discuss `Comfortable Pew' 50 YEARS AGO Messrs IL J. White, W. J. He amen, W. W. Taman and Geo- rge Anderson are in London this week attending the bonspeil and defending the trophy won last year. Mr. S. Martin is this week moving into his fine new home on James St. The old "Devonshire Inn" on the Balkwill farm two miles south of Exeter was torn down last week. Messrs S, M. and D. B. Sanders left Saturday evening for New York City where they will attend the Canners Con- vention. matter should be left until the new cafeteria is in operation. The cafeteria will be doubled with the upcoming addition. The board concurred with a request that the school be available for practice teach- ing for students enrolled at the new College of Education which will open in London in September. The Dean of the college said in a form letter he hoped most area schools would consent to allowing the teacher candidates to teach periodically in their classrooms. He noted teachers at SHDHS would then become critic teach- ers for the candidates. Joe Wooden, a member of the local staff, told the board it would be "good for the school" and for the teachers involved and on his recommendation, they gave the London school permission to contact L. Doug- las Palmer in regard to the matter. In other business, the board: Took no action on a question from Mr. Palmer as to whether the board would assist meeting the $300 he expects to pay for moving his family and belong- ings to Exeter. Turned over to the manage- ment committee a suggested salary schedule for SHDHS teachers sent to them by Mr. Palmer. Planned a meeting with the teaching staff in an effort to create better communications between the two groups. It is planned that the event be par- tially social and business. Took no action on a recom- mendation from Wooden that portions of the school be block- ed off in some manner on nights of school dances. Agreed to spend $40 for a full page advertisement in the stu- dents' year book. Lloyd Bell of Elimville has joined the RCAF and reported to London Monday. Dr. W. Weekes was named chairman of the Library Board for 1940 and Miss L. M. Jeckell is secretary-treasurer. At the annual Vestry Meeting of Trivitt Memorial Anglican Chitrch, Wednesday, Charles V. Barrett was re-elected Peo- ple's Warden and Bruce D. Slur- rock was re-appointed Rector's Warden. Lay Delegates to Synod elect- ed were Mr. Barrett and Joe Bailey, their substitutes being S/L R. I. McDowell and P. L. Rhodes. Mrs. H. D. Page Insurance firm GET YOUR HOME IMPROVEMENTS DONE NOW WITH A B of M HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN 25 YEARS AGO Grand Bend Red Cross clear- ed $115 at an oyster supper held in the Brenner House Tuesday evening January 30. Miss Mary Yeo is the president. Last year the membership of the Exeter Horticultural Society Increased from 117 to 142 mem- bers who planted 1,000 gladiolus bulbs, 190 rose bushe s, 90 shrubs and over 400 bulbs for indoor forcing. MOVE AHEAD In a motion that carried five to three, council decided to have their engineer draw up a plan for the much talked about sanitary sewer in the south- west section of town in the Carling, Mill, Waterloo Streets area. Works superintendent Jim paisley noted the people were already using the storm drain as a sanitary sewer and met with agreement from most that the residents should be paying for the service. It is hoped the drain can be extended to provide relief for Mrs. Jennie Parsons, who has complained to council several times about the flooded con- ditions in her basement and lot. "We've carried the wretched thing this far, noted Councillor Wooden, "we may as well carry it farther." Boyle and Wooden presented the motion that the engineer be asked to prepare a plan, and it met with opposition from only Councillors Taylor and Wright and Deputy-Reeve Bai- ley. Boyle explained that sewers may help stimulate building on some of the vacant lots in the area, but Bailey remarked there were already many existing homes which needed service, without spending money on un- settled sections. 15 YEARS AGO The hospital building fund is $14,000 short of its objective —$75,000 has already been con- tributed. Janet Kestle, Exeter and Jo- anne McCurdy, Centralia, re- ceived their caps at Victoria Hospital School of Nursing, last Wednesday. Mrs. R. E, Pooley was elected president of Exeter Red Cross succeeding Mrs. W. E, Middle- ton who has held that office for the past three years. Mrs. Jack Fulcher was named "Queen of the Ball" at the Sorority dance Friday evening. 10 YEARS AGO Coldest day of the year was recorded Thursday, Feb 3 when the mercury dipped to nine be- low. Three one-act plays will be presented by a number of drama enthusiasts in Exeter Who hope to form a little theatre group here. Drainage of Lake Smith into the Ausable River was com- pleted this week. The area, ap- proximately 1,500 acres, will be reclaimed and put into cul- tivation. Exeter Turnip Sales' new plant was opened T Iiu r s d ay night. It replaces one which was burned January. "MY BAN'` Expert workers in all building trades are available no In repair and renovate your home. Comes the Spring rush and you may not get the men you need when you want them. Do it now and you'll get the iob done quickly, and, probably, at lower cost. it the cost of the job is more than you wish to pay out at the moment juct talk to your neighbourhood branch of "My Bank." Bank of Montreal Home improvement Loans are readily avail- able at all seasons. Fewer hours --Continued from trent page However, the matter was fin- ally cleared up and left to the finance committee. Wooden then presented emo- tion 'calling for members of the works crew to receive a cost of living bonus scheme Similar to that of the police and PUC; Whereby a bonus is paid if the cost of living index rises more than three points during the year. He said it was "unfair" that all town employees were not treated the same way. His motion was seconded, but again an amendment was presented that it too be left to the finance committee to decide. This time the amendment was approved, "We may have Ottawa up here to see how we run our Meet- ings," commented Councillor Wright in reference to the voting on the motions and amendments that had been conducted. BANK OF MONTREAL eAteideti 9/4i 6444 Ezeitr Branch: CHARteS SMITH, Mgr. Officer who at Centralia, Crediton, bashwood, Grand Bend, Herman, Lucan, Zurich SEEK LIGHT At the suggestion of Council- lor Taylor, it was decided to Write the department of trans- port to see if a manually oper- ated traffic light could be in- stalled at the public school crossing at Main and Victoria Streets. While a traffic light at the corner had previously been turned down, it was noted that this was a new idea and should be presented. The light would be operated by the crossing guard and would be in use only during the tithes the children were travelling to and from the school. ... eelelea Teee Win bonspiel A rink froth Exeter captured top post among seven ladies' teams which enjoyed an open- ing bonspiel at the recently completed curling rink atRCAF Clinton, Wednesday. It was a "one-game" bonspiel. Top to bottom are: Mrs. Charles Smith, Mrs. Dick Webber and Mrs. Glenn Fisher. The fourth member, Mrs. Ray Frayrie, was `issing when the photo was taken. MINEfing was re-elected Vestry Clerk and T. R. Vickerman treasurer. The Board of Management for 1965 will be as follows; Messrs C. V. Barrett, B. D. Sturrock, AL A. Greene, IL D. Page, T. IL Vickerman, Joe Bailey, S/L R. I. McDowell, F/L P. L. Rhodes, Mrs. J. L. Wooden, Mrs. H. D. Page, Mrs. W. E. Bentley, Mrs. R. L Mc- Dowell. These officers will be in- stalled at the morning service Sunday. In other business, the Ves- try Meeting decided to hold a special canvass of members of the congregation during Febru- ary to try to reduce the debit balance in the general account. Approximately $1100 is the sum needed to enable the new Board of Management to begin the year with a clean slate financially. The Rector reported the re- sponse to the adult Christian education program during 1964 had not been as good as be had hoped. Classes, however would continue in Lent this year with a study of Pierre Berton's con- troversial book, "The Comfort- able Pew". A discussion held on the need for extra accommodation in the parish hall resulted in a decis- ion to call for plans and esti- mates of the cost to extend the hall by building an addition on the south side, and also to provide more substantial, yet portable, room dividers for Sunday School purposes, shows big gain At the 89th annual general meeting of the Usborne & Hib- bert Mutual Fire Insurance Co. held on Monday, the president, Timothy B. Toohey, reported a gain of $59,000 for 1964 and said that the company had en- joyed a run of five good years, the surplus rising from $140,- 000 in 1959 to $382,000 now. Direct insurance business in- creased by nearly two million dollars. The company's by-laws were amended and brought up to date. William H. Chaffe and E. Clayton Colquhoun were re- elected directors for a three- year term and Raymond Mc- Curdy was elected director for a two-year term, Following the general meet- ing Robert G. Gardiner was elected president and Martin Feeney Vice-president. EXETER ADER iii — -Certainly J 1. rtmt the value of a dollar . that's why I asked for .twenty ."