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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1966-09-29, Page 1masters Masons fete past Salter, W, E., Middleton, W. H. Pollen, Chester Mawhinney, K. J. LarrIPMan, Dr. IL H. Cowen, W. M, Cann, K, H. Hodgins, Allan Fraser, R, E, Pooley, Andrew Easton; affiliated Past Masters, Lloyd Morgan and W, IA Hend- erson. Appreciation was ex- pressed by R. E. Pooley. Introduced by Chaplain V. Wor. Bro Ken liodgins as a family and community magi with along list of Lodge terms,' t Wor. Bro Bruce McCall of Embro was guest speaker. His talk was spiced with humor and be said "We all need a laugh — there's humor all around us but we're all so busy we fail to see it". His theme thought was "Are you satisfied with what you have?" and he endeavored to prove that one should be, com- pared to many others, In con- clusion lie said "The man who loves his work, his country, his faith in Cod holds the only key to real success and happiness," The speaker was thanked by Bro Lorne Kleinstiver and pre- sented with a gift. Bro Leonard Wilson also presented Mrs. Mc- Call with an arm bouquet of flow- ers. Wor. Bro Ray Lammie was master of ceremonies. The head table guests and Lodge officers were introduced by Bro Jim Pot- ter. They were piped to their places by Piper Gerald Wurm. — Please turn to Page 3 Presents pin to father Dr. Harry Seldon, Rochester N,Y., presented a past master's lapel pin to his father, R. G, Seldon, at a past masters' and ladies' night in the Exeter Legion Hall last Wednesday night. Mr. Seldon initiated his son Dr. Harry into the Lodge in 1926. T-A photo EXETER, ONTARIO, SEPTEMBER 29, 1966 Ninety-third Year Price Per Copy 15 Cents OAKS DRINKING MINORS Exeter's first fair queen The honor of becoming Exeter's first "Fair Queen" went to Marilyn Johns at the Wednesday evening proceedings of the fair. In the picture above, the new queen is shown seated shortly after the crowning ceremonies with runner-up Susan Allen at the left and third place finisher Kathy Rowe on the right. T-A photo Sneaky weather keeps fair from complete flop appointed, because the indoor exhibits at the fair were above average— both in quality and quantity. Secretary-treasurer Garnet Hicks reported this week the Agricultural Society would "be lucky to break even". Magistrate Glenn Hays, Q.C., uncorked some stiff fines for underage drinkers when he pre- sided in Exeter court, Tuesday. Five area youths ended up pay- ing a total of $245 for their of- fences. An 18-year-old Hensall youth, Robert James Carlile, was the hardest hit as he was assessed a total of $90 in fines and costs on two charges of drinking under age. He was fined $25 and costs on one offence which took place on August 28 and paid another $62.50 for a similar charge laid on Aug- ust 7. In the latter incident, Carlile was the driver of a car stopped by OPP Constable Dale Lamont, in which the officer found a part bottle of rye. A passenger in the car at the time, William Ross Bell, also of Hensall, was fined $20 and costs for consuming liquor under age. He too is 18. Another youth who paid a stiff penalty for drinking under age was James E. O'Neil, Crediton. His total fine and costs came to $77.50. The Magistrate was told he had five previous convictions. Best float after the rain Proper rainwear enabled Jo-Ann Northcott to stick with the ship as a passenger on the Reder Florist float, first prize winner in the business float section of the Exeter Fair parade. The above picture shows the award winning car after the rains came. Mrs. Gerald Northcott is at the wheel while sons, John and Bruce, who started the trek outside with their sister, have taken to a drier atmosphere inside. T-A photo HONOR COUPLE President Howard Pym pre- sided at the official ceremonies, which were also chased inside. Huron MP Robert McKinley Evidence revealed O'Neil was the driver of a car in which police found several bottles of beer on July 27. Also charged over that investi- gation was Brian McArthur, 18, Exeter, who was a passenger in the car and who told police he was the owner of the beer. He was fined $25 and costs of $2.50. The other offender to appear in court on a charge of drinking under age was Paul Boa, 18, of Hensall. He was charged by OPP Con- stable John Wright after the of- ficer saw the Boa vehicle being driven in an erratic manner on Highway 83. The accused told the court he was sleepy, but had pleaded guilty and Magistrate Hays levied a fine of $25 and costs of $2.50. Two other offences under the Liquor Control Act were also heard in court and fines of $30 were levied against two men who pleaded guilty to having liquor in a place other than their resid- ence. Charged were William David Schroeder, London, and William Riley, Crediton. Schroeder was charged by C on- stable Wright when he checked a car at Morrison Dam on Aug- ust 19. Riley was stopped by Constable Bill Glassford in Zur- ich on September 10. Kids start fire in sheep barn Children playing with matches are believed responsible for a minor blaze at the sheep barns at the Exeter Community Center grounds, Monday evening. The fire was reported by SH- DHS Principal Douglas Palmer, who told police he had seen smoke in the area. Cpl. Harry VanBergen and Fire Chief Irwin Ford investigated and found some straw and hay on fire in the center of the barn floor. They were able to extinguish it and report only minor damage. Zurich queen candidates really kept in the dark NOISE COSTLY Two area drivers also found out that Magistrate Hays levied stiff penalties for creating un- necessary noise with their cars. Ronald E. Stoneman, Crom- arty, and William H. Vandeworp, Dashwood, were each assessed fines of $25 and costs. Stoneman was stopped after roaring his car engine in Ex- eter on August 28 and the charge against Vandeworp was laid in Zurich by Constable Dale La- mont, who reported the accused — Continued from page 2 For about half an hour Satur- day night, contestants in the Zur- ich Fall Fair beauty contest were literally kept "in the dark" while the judges were contemplating their decisions. During the deliberations, a power failure occurred and threw the Community Centre into corn- opened the 112th fair, assisted by Mayor Jack Delbridge and Huron Dairy Queen, Iris Mar- shall, Kirkton. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Strang, Hensall, were honored by the fair board for their "outstand- ing service" to the fair in the past. A certificate was presented by Mayor Delbridge. Highlight of the fair was se- lection for' the first time of a fair queen. This was held along with the baby show on Wednes- day night and some 1,000 people crowded into the arena to enjoy the event. Winner of the queen title was Marilyn Johns one of nine con- testants in the show arranged by Carf Cann and his committee. The 19-year-old queen is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Johns, RR 3 Exeter, and is pre- sently attending teachers' col- lege in London. The girls were judged on their appearance, community contra- - Please turn to Page 3 Two die near Hensall It was Past Masters' and La.. dies' Night for Lebanon Forest Ledge AF & AM NO. 133 last Wed- nesday evening marked by a ban- quet, in Exeter Legion Hall fol- lowed by presentations, pest speaker and entertainment. A toast to the Past Masters was proposed by Bro. H. Strang in which he refered to Bro. R. G. Seldon, past master in 1913, as the "dean of them all." He said Masonry was a family tradition of the Seldons for R. G,1 0 father, Richard Seld- on, was past master in 1878-79 and in May 1926 R. G. had the pleasure of initiating his son, Dr. Harry Seldon, into the Lodge, On this special occasion Dr. Seldon presented his Past Mast- ers' pin to his father. Dr. and Mrs. Harry Seldon came from Rochester, N.Y. for the event as did R.G.'s daughter Mrs. Jean Jackson of Kingston and another son, W. G. Seldon and his wife, of town were also present. Sr. Warden Bro Mervyn Webb and Jr. Warden Bro James Pot- ter presented pins to Past Mast- ers J. M. Southcott, Charles Fair not too big, but kids wander The Exeter Fall Fair may not be as large as some, but it probably has an equal ratio of lost kids. Cpl. Harry VanBergen report- ed that parents asked the local police to locate four stray youngsters on Thursday. All were found in speedy time, except one. He was located about one and a half miles east of Ex- eter, The six-year-old had ap- parently had enough of the fair and had decided to walk home, without notifying his parents of his intentions. No inquest planned Once again the weatherman failed to co-operate for the Ex- eter Fall Fair, but he was sneaky enough to keep it from being a complete flop. Torrential rains greeted fair officials and exhibitors early in the, morning and just as they were contemplating a complete washout, the rains subsided shortly before noon. Most people apparently felt it was going to clear up and many of the 3,000 people were already at the grounds before light show- ers started again. Among those not at the grounds were the school children and oth- er parade participants who bravely marched up Main Street amid the showers. Some of the youngsters and participants were prepared with umbrellas and rain coats, but most received a liberal soaking. Float decorations turned into soggy messes and the attractive young ladies that adorned many entries had their hairdos com- pletely washed out. However, most still maintained a pleasant smile. Rains fell intermittently throughout the afternoon to send patrons scurrying for the shelter of the arena, and many didn't even bother to leave. However, they weren't dis- Crashes end lives, power service Harvest halted, but no damage Rains of the past week have temporarily slowed the white bean harvest but have had very little effect on the quality. Bill Mickle of E.L. Mickle and Sons, Hensall, reports beans coming in this week contain some moisture and will need drying, but are still of excellent quality. As most bean fields are well advanced the recent light frosts haven't done any harm. In fact, Mickle adds, "the frost may have actually helped in drying up some of the green patches In the later beans," The weekly crop report from Huron county's associate ag rep Don Pullen contains the following information. Winter wheat crops have germ- inated very evenly and many fields are showing green. In- dications are that the wheat acreage is up in the county. Fall plowing and silo filling is progressing at full speed, day's darkness, the sun shone brightly Monday afternoon as 2,- 500 poured into the village. The fair was officially opened by Zurich's own Robert "Bob" McKinley, Huron MP, following a colorful parade, headed by the Thedford Silver band and a large group of Zurich Lions major- ettes. As president of the Zurich Lions club a few years back, McKinley was instrumental in the renovation of the recreation- al grounds, east of the arena, now being used at fair time. About 700 attended M o nday night's showing of the annual horse show, fast becoming one of the finest in Western Ontario. Agricultural Society president and chairman of the afternoon program, Herb Turkheim, re- ports "we are quite happy" with the response to this year's fair. plete darkness. When lights were restored, 17 year-old Linda Overholt of RR 2, Zurich, repre- senting the Zurich Citizens' News was crowned "Fair Queen". The new queen, the daughter of Mrs. Beatrice Overholt and the late Mr. Overholt will compete in a district competition at the Ford- wich Fair on Saturday. Runners- up were Marlene Rader and Linda Stade. The 103rd edition of the fair sponsored by the Zurich Agricul- tural Society drew more than 4,000 spectators to its four-star program that began Friday even- ing and continued until late Mon- day. The Schneider male chorus of Kitchener started the extrava- ganza with a concert in the Com- munity Centre, Friday, that at- tracted 300 musical enthusiasts. More than 600 were in at- tendance Saturday night for danc- ing and the crowning of the Fair Queen. After overcoming Satur- of Exeter when he proceeded to make a left turn into a farm laneway. The lady driver applied her brakes when she feared she was going to collide with the other car and it then skidded on the wet pavement and went into the ditch. Damage to her car was $70. Area MP mum on Dief issue Huron MP Robert McKinley said this week he had "no com- ment" to make on the present internal battle in the Progres- sive Conservative ranks over the leadership of John Diefen- baker. National Association president Dalton Camp, an unsuccessful candidate in Toronto riding in the last election, has publicly stated that the leadership ques- tion should be aired. He has stated that Mr. Dief- enbaker's leadership should be confirmed "or otherwise" at the party's annual meeting in Ottawa in November. McKinley, in advising that he had no comment to make at the present time, said he would wait until he returned to Ottawa next week to ascertain the situation first hand. He will return to Ottawa on Monday, and the sessions start in the House of Commons on Wednesday. The Zurich man said the re- port on the. Munsinger affair was pretty well what he had ex- pected. with the Rev. John Boyne of- ficiating. The youth is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Mousseau, who left the Hensall area to take up residence in Ridgetown this past summer. Also surviving is one sister, Cheryl and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Mousseau, RR 2 Hensall. Bonthron Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements and burial was in Hens all Union cemetery. Pallbearers were; Ray, Jack — Please turn to Page 3 TOP FIDDLER An Exeter Man was judged top fiddler in the 20 to 50 age group, ing of the old time fiddlers' con , test held at the Western Fair in Lender), The champ was cordon (Mike) lledgert. Enrolment dips for night school Registration for night school classes at SHIMS is down con- siderably over last, Principal Douglas Palmer reported thiS week. To date approximately 131 per- sons have signed up for courses ) a drop of over 100 from last year. Where there is ample regis- tration, classes will commence next week. Mr. Palmer reported that per- sons may still register by filling out a form at the school at any time, Or by going to SHDHS Monday evening. A minimum of 15 persons is required before a course will be offered. Heaviest registration so far has been for beginners sewing and typing, No inquest will be held into the death of two area men in- volved in a violent crash early Thursday morning in the Hensall area. Killed were Jack Reeder, 58, RR 2 Centralia, a passenger in the late model car driven by Eric Wayne Mousseau, 21, RR 2 Hen- sall. OPP Constable Ray Primeau of the Seaforth detachment, said the two men were travelling south on Highway 4 and an autopsy per- formed on one of the two in- dicated the crash occurred some- time between 12;30 and 2:00 a.m., although they were not found until about 7:00 a.m. Although many motorists would pass the scene between those hours, the first persOn to in- vestigate was Eugene Ducharme, Clinton, who was On his way to work at General Coach Works, which is about a quarter of a mile south of the accident scene. Speculation is that the driver of the car fell asleep, as markings indicated the car just went off the road gradually before entering the ditch and striking a large tree. The Impact sent the passenger flying through the windshield and his body Was found between the tree and the wrecked car. Both men were pronounced dead at the scene by coroner Dr. ,1, C. Goddard, Ilensall. Funeral service for Eric M ous Sean was held Saturday frorn Carmel Presbyterian Church, traffic before making a left turn onto the Kirkton Road. He was bumped from behind by the Gould vehicle, and while Delbridge still managed to get around the corner, Gould's car swung into the ditch and hit a guy wire on a hydro pole. The wire then flew into the air over the hydro lines and caused a short circuit that plung- ed the area into darkness. Gould's car continued south- erly, across the front lawns at the homes of Ernest and Eugene Willard, RR 1 Centralia. Damage to his car was esti- mated at $300 and $50 to the Delbridge vehicle. The first of the three crashes took place in Zurich on Wednes- day at 7;25 p.m., involving ve- hicles driven by Thomas Apsey, London and HermaS Grenier, RR 3 Zurich. Constable Lament reported that Apsey Was backing out of a parking spot on Goshen Street, when he ran into the Grenier truck. Damage to the Apsey car was listed at $200 and $20 to the Grenier truck. The other accident occurred in the heavy rain on Friday at 7:50 p,m„ with only minor dam- age reported. I nvolved were Maria Deileman, 1tR 1Dashwood, and Clifford Waller, 77 Nelson Street, Exeter. Waller was westbound On High- Way 83 about three miles west Guy wire flies, blackens district The Exeter OPP investigated three accidents this week, one of which affected a great num- ber of people in the area when it caused a hydro failure. The accident happened at 12:02 a.m., Sunday, and left the area in darkness for over half an hour. Involved in the crash were cars driven by Fred R. Delbridge, RR 1 WOOdharn, and Laverne Gould, RR 1 Exeter. Constable Dale Lamont, who investigated all three crashes, repOrted that Delbridge was southbound on Highway 4 and was stopped waiting for oncoming Fatal crash vehicle Two district residents were killed early last Thursday morning when the 1965 model car Shown above struck a tree. The accident, claiming the lives of John Reeder of Centralia and Erie Mousseau Of the Hensall area occurred on No, 4 Highway in the northerly limits of Hensall:. T-A photo No, they're not looking for oil No, they're not digging for oil or valuable minerals on Exeter's streets. However, sidewalk superinten- dents watching the excavation taking place for the paving of John Street from Main to Andrew Streets may be excused for think- ing so. There's a plausible reason why there's a giant hole in the middle of the street. No sooner had the digging started than the workmen opened up an old well just a few feet back from the Main Street intersection. The well was used for fire protection in the days before Exeter had a water system. "It's a wonder a big truck hadn't gone through there before this," commented Works Super- intendent JIM Paisley, explaining that planking over the deep well was covered by only two feet of earth. The "mush" in the old wellhad to be completely dug out.