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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1967-10-12, Page 2Pig* 2 Times-Advocate, October 12, 1967 Purchase Your BRIDAL-KNOT DIAMOND "Insured for a lifetime" At WILSON'S JEWELLERY & Gifts Exeter Pleasing You Pleases Us. Keeping in step with most oth- er area municipalities, the 1967 assessment of the township of Stephen has risen to a. new high. Assessor Wilmar D, Wein re- ported to the regular council meeting Tuesday that 1968 town- ship taxes will be based on a total assessment of $4,121,956 an in- crease of $54,626 from a year ago. Wein stated that although the final population figure would not be determined until late Wednes- day afternoon he expected it would be well over 2,700. Last year's population was listed at 2604 and the increase is due to approxim- ately 162 persons now residing at Huron Park, Centralia. Prop- erty at Huron Park has not been assessed for this year and the township will receive a grant in lieu of taxes. In negotiations with trustees of the police village of Centralia, Stephen agreed to pay the village an annual fire retainer fee of $150 for the services of the Cen- tralia volunteer fire brigade. In addition the Centralia fire de- partment will receive $75 for the first hour of each fire and $35 for each additional hour. The trustees of the police vil- lage of Dashwood were given permission to sell their former dumping grounds property on part of lot 23, North Boundary con- cession. Joseph Varley, a township roads employee has been named acting road superintendent dur- ing the absence of Lawrence Hill who is recovering satisfactorily from a serious operation in a London Hospital. Council passed a supplement- ary road expenditure by-law in the amount of $4,000 to allow the hot mix paving of township road 1-A from the northerly limits of Centralia to the Boundary road between Stephen and McGillivray. The tender of C P. Dietrich, RR 3 Dashwood in the amount of $2,400 to do the open portion work on the Gaiser Municipal drain was accepted. The successful tender was the lowest of three received, The Sitter drain contract was awarded to the only applicant. L. H. Turnbull and Sons of Grand Bend for 5980. Third readings were given to the Lamport and O'Brien drains and tenders will be invited on each. Drain petitions received from Thomas O'Rourke and Keith Rader and Bill Yearley were ac- cepted and will be forwarded for engineering reports. McCann Bros. of Dashwood will be supplying and installing gabion baskets on the Neil Municipal drain. The spreading of the yearly Manpower adds additional help The Administrative, Profes- sional and Technical Section of Canada Manpower for Huron County is this week being moved from London to Goderich. Manager, C. M. Jutras, of the Goderich Canada Manpower Centre, in announcing the move, said that the decision to transfer this operation was made in an endeavour to improve service to clients in the administrative, professional and technical field who may be looking for work or looking for a change of job. Mr. Jutras said that employers will also benefit from the new service at Goderich and urged them to make full use of the Canada Manpower Centre for every employment and labour market need. In the past, this service had been available to clients in the Goderich area from London, upon request. Ailsa Craig man put on probation On Thursday, Ben Varley, 64, RR 1 Ailsa Craig, appeared in Magistrate's court in Goderich and was placed on two year's probation after pleading guilty to a charge of indecent exposure. He was charged by the Exeter OPP after their investigation of a complaint in the Village of Centralia on October 3. sx.IskA-V4-W\N \*.\\ this S:inday, Wednesday afternoon and during the evening throughout the week. The new Stephen Township municipal building in Crediton will serve the needs of the township and the Police Village of Crediton. The In new surroundings Although the Stephen Township municipal building will not be opened until October 18, officials early this week checked into their new surroundings. Above, Clerk Wilmar D. Wein and ReeveJames Hayter check over the 196'7 tax roll in the new clerk's office. — T-A photo The township building is 34 x 32 and in addition to the space for the Crediton fire truck and tank- er will have a room to be used by the Parks Board, Reeve James Hayter said the new building was a necessity for several reasons. A spacious 15 x 8 vault is being constructed in the new structure to house all township records that could not be taken care of by the previous small vault. "The present township office was in need of repair and there wasn't any room for expansion. With the expected growth at Cen- tralia our administration needs will certainly grow also and new quarters were needed to take care of this," added the Reeve. Cancer Society picks new slate The Huron Unit of the Cana- dian Cancer Society held its an- nual dinner meeting in Wesley Willis Church, Clinton, last week. There was an excellent attend- ance with representatives from each County Branch as well as other guests. Harvey C. Johnston presided for the business period and en- couraging reports were heard from all departments. A total of 57 patients from this county re- ceived some form of assistance from the Society last year and 17 follow clinics were held at the Wingham hospital. On behalf of Ontario Division, Mr. Johnston presented an ap- propriate 'Campaign Award' to the chairman, Maitland Edgar, in recognition of the successful 1967 campaign in Huron County. For the first time in many years Huron exceeded its objective, and by some 5%. Mrs. Gerard Dumont, gue st soloist for the evening delighted all present with a medley of Scot- tish songs and 'You'll never walk alone'. Clare Reith, president of Sea- forth branch, introduced the guest speaker for the evening, Joe Whitmore of Toronto, Ontario 'campaign' chairman. Mr. Pen- ner, vice-president, thanked the speaker for his practical sug- gestions. Mr. and Mrs. T. Tiesma of Clinton made and donated to the Canadian Cancer Society a small child's cradle complete with bed- ding. This gesture was an ex- pression of appreciation for as- sistance given them by the so- ciety during Mrs. Tiesma's sur- gery and subsequent treatment as a cancer patient. The cradle bearing a suitable inscription was on display at the meeting before being taken as a gift to the children's ward at Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto. Mrs. Tiesma was pres- ent at the meeting. Officers elected for the coming year: President, Harvey C. John- ston, Clinton; vice-president, Mr. John Penner, Clinton; sec- retary, Mrs. John MacKay, Clin- ton; treasurer, Mr. K, Flett, Clinton, service to patients. Mrs. Lorne Salzman, Clinton: educa- tion, Mrs. J. McConnell, Sea- forth; campaign, Maitland Edgar, Clinton; nominations and main- tenance, Mrs. F. Fingland, Clin- ton; transportation, Miss Esther Jamieson, Clinton; Medical Ad- visor, Dr. Paul Walden, Clinton. LETTERS TWE EDITOR Dear Sir: Concerning the recent mishap to our daughter Rebecca, on Aug. 15, 1967 in Grand Bend, we would like to take this opportunity to thank all those involved for their assistance and fast response in getting some action from the Department of Labour. We greatly appreciated the help in telling the unsuspecting public, the true conditions of the amuse- Merit apparatus in this resort. I am Certain that many parents will now look twice before allow- ing their children to participate on rides. We would especially like to thank Mr. Lorne Henderson of Oil Springs for his kind attention to this matter. We appreciate all courtesies shown us. YOUrs very truly, Mr. & Mrs. D. Pugh October 17 YOUR DATE WITH PROGRESS Progress in Taxation Ontario's 1967 budget showed no increase in taxes. What's more, two Smith Report pro- posals have already been en- dorsed to reduce your local tax bill. One gives an allowance of up to $2,000 of assessment on property; the other takes over the entire cost of justice. Progress in Agriculture The Robarts government rec- ognizes the difficulties that face agriculture during these years of change—is taking effective steps including a $500,000 grant to the new Farm Income Committee; loans for farm modernization; crop insurance at favorable rates; promotion of exports; and the new Capital Grants Plan. Progress in Education For the past five years, an average of 11/2 new schools or substantial additions have been opened every day. One new secondary school every two weeks. Five new universi- ties since 1963. Nineteen new Community Colleges. Educa- tion grants up 600%. Fast action in education for fast- changing times. Progress in Housing H.O.M.E.—the Robarts govern- ment plan that reduces down payments, increases owner- ship—is providing many new homes at manageable cost. And the Ontario Housing Cor- poration, too, has provided more public housing in three years than the rest of Canada combined in 15. New satellite city plans also promise orderly suburban development. Support the Robarts Government THE PROGRESSIVE CONSERVATIVE PARTY OF ONTARIO Keep a good man working for Huron Re-elect Charlie MacNaughton MRS. JACK CANN Mrs. Jack Cann, 36, a former resident of this community, died in Kingston General Hospital on 119118 Stephen assessment up —population jumps also Wale OCTOBER 12-21 AT day, October 18 in conjunction with the dedication and opening of Crediton's centennial project, the installation of floodlights at Crediton Recreation Park. supply of gravel on township roads is beginning this week. The official opening of the new town- ship municipal office and fire hall has been set for Wednes- T-A photo MIDDLETON'S REXALL DRUGSDRUGS 235 1570 EXETER New Stephen Township headquarters structure, shown above will be officially opened October 18 and will house Stephen Township municipal offices and the Crediton fire hall, Plan special features for Stephen opening NYLON STOCKINGS ALL SIZES 3 PR, $100 PEANUT BUTTER 2 LB. JAR 69' BOYLE'S LUCKY DOLLAR the Police Village of Crediton will he a busy place in the late afternoon of Wednesday. October 18 as the official openings will be held for several community projects, The new Stephen Township municipal building that will house the municipality's clerk's office and council chambers along with facilities for the Crediton fire department and the C r edit on Parks Board will be dedicated. At the same time the joint Centennial project of the town- ship and the police village, the recently installed floodlights at Crediton Community Park, will also be officially opened. Provincial treasurer, the Hon. Charles S. MacNaughton and Hur- on's MP Robert McKinley will be in attendance at 4:30 for the official ceremonies along with all former reeves and wardens from Stephen Township. After the opening festivities have been taken care of. a smor- gasbord supper sponsored by the Crediton Community Centres Board will be served in the town- ship hall. HANDMADE RINDLESS SAUSAGE BACON 59' LB 59' LB . CUSTOM CUTTING & LOCKER By The Monti- RENTAL PHONE 237-3471 DASHWOOD DASHWOOD BOY SCOUT APPLE DAY — OCT. 14 MYAMIC,S(RNIMMEMMINVAN.I.:AIV Obituaries 1,ZillangeaffateCZ-VMON,COMEM:: on Wednesday, October 11 with burial in Brinsley cemetery. The Murdy Funeral Home. Lucan, was in charge of funeral arrange- ments. Pallbearers were Messrs Wil- fred Dixon, Alvin Faulder, Karl Pickering, Anthony C ribbin, Freeman and John Sholdice. MRS. WESLEY MATHERS Mrs. Wesley Mathers, 84, Ex- eter, died Tuesday, October 10 in St. Joseph's Hospital. London. She was the former Annie Nicholson of McGillivray, Her husband, Wesley Mathers, passed away in 1942. Surviving are daughters, Mrs. Charles (Alma) Elson, Barrie; Mrs. Edward (Hanna) Lamport. Stephen Township; Mrs. Law- rence (Helen) Voison, Sarnia, and sons, Alfred, Parkhill; Harry, Exeter; sisters, Mrs. Herbert Ryckman, New Jersey; Mrs. Algo Dwyer, California; a brother, Alfred, Parkhill. Funeral services will be con- ducted by Rev. Douglas Warren at the Hopper-Hockey Funeral Home, Exeter, on Friday, Oc- tober 13 at 2 pm with interment in Exeter Cemetery. Rain hinders area harvest Sunday, October 8, having been in ill-health for several weeks. She was the former Betty Mair of Thames Road where she lived in the United Church manse when her father, the late Rev. William Mair, was minister of the Thames Road charge, She married Jack Cann, also of Usborne Township, who served with the RCAF. Surviving, besides her hus- band, are three daughters, Mary Ann, Catherine and Nancy, all at home, her mother, Mrs. Jean Mair, Exeter; a sister Mrs. Wayne (Joanne) Fordham, Wind- sor; two brothers, Dr. Bruce Mair, Detroit; Stewart, Kitchen- er. Funeral services were con- ducted by Rev. Harold Snell, London, at the Hopper-Hockey Funeral Home, Exeter, on Wed- nesday, October 11 with inter- ment in Exeter Cemetery. Pallbearers were M e s s r s. Harry Jeffery, Arnold Cann, Douglas and Bill Evans, Bill and Grant Lloyd. Wet weather, which created late bean seeding for many area farmers, is now delaying their harvest. A large percentage of the white bean crop remains to be harvest- ed, and while estimates vary, they run from 20 to 35 percent still in the fields. Beans that havebeen harvested prior to the weekend rain have also been high in moisture con- tent, but the quality has remained good. Don Pullen, Associate Agricul- tural Representative, r eports that silo filling is steadily pro- gressing in spite of the almost daily showers. Harvesting of grain corn has commenced and with the excep- tion of acreage damaged earlier in the year with hail and exces- sive rains, corn yields promise to he at least average. "Fall plowing is progressing satisfactorily." Pullen also re- ported. MRS. 0. G. TREMNER Mrs. 0, G. Tremner, formerly of Exeter, died at her home in Strathroy on Sunday, October 8. She was the former Gertrude Winer. Surviving are her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Virginia Taylor, Fort William; sisters, Mrs. Cal- vert (Phyllis) Chambers, Dor- chester, Mrs. Campbell (Alma) McLagan, Preston; brothers, Oren, Hamilton and Severne, Ex- eter. Funeral services were con- ducted at the Denning Bros. Fu- neral Home, Strathroy, on Wed- nesday, October 11. JOHN SELVES William John Selves, 76, died in South Huron Hospital on Fri- day, October 6. He and his wife retired from farming in Usborne Township and moved to Exeter four years ago. Surviving besides his wife, the former Ethel Hunkin, are two daughters, Mrs. Leeland (Helen) Webber of Usborne Township and Mrs. Robert (Mabel) Hern, also of Osborne; one sister, Mrs. Mary Jaques of Woodham and one brother, Wilbert Selves of Us- borne. A son Fred predeceased him in 1939. Funeral services were con- ducted by Rev. S. Miner of Tham- es Road at the Hopper-Hockey Funeral Home, Exeter on Mon- day, October 9 with interment in Exeter Cemetery. Pallbearers were Messrs Ed. Alexander, Horton and John Mc- Dougall, William and Glen Lam- port and Floyd Stewart. CLARENCE SHOLDICE Clarence A. Sholdice, 85, of Exeter died in South Huron Hos- pital, Monday, October 9. Mr. Sholdice was a retired farmer of McGillivray Township and had been living in Exeter for the past six years. His wife pre- deceased him in 1936. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Albert (Ada) llarlton, Lobo Town- ship; two brothers, Lorne and Alton of London. Funeral service was conducted at St. Mary's Church, Brinsley, Caravan —Continued from front page students, time just wasn't avail- able to stop and study the ex- hibits due to the press of the crowds behind them. The caravan was officially opened after supper by Mayor Jack Delbridge, who after speeches by those involved, pressed a button to start the horns playing the first four notes of 0 Canada. Mayor Delbridge paid tribute to the work of the caravan com- mittee, the police, the centennial committee and to Canadian Can- ners and their local manager, Jack Urquhart, for the use of their lot, His words of thanks were echoed by centennial committee chairman Ted Pooley and cara- van committee chairman Dr. Dort Ecker. Errol Jordan, manager of the caravan, also paid tribute to those who had arranged the Ex- eter visit and provided he and his staff with such a warm welcome. He said the schedule arranged for area school children had been handled as well as anywhere dur- ing the caravan's tour this year. After the closing of the cara- van, the staff members were treated to lunch by the caravan committee at the Exeter arena. They left Exeter shortly before 8:00 a.m., Wednesday, to head for Strathroy. Exeter Arena Thursday and Friday ?moot 7o HOLIDAY VISITORS Mr. and Mrs. Jack Routledge, Toronto, with relatives and friends in Exeter, Grand Bend and Zurich. Miss Elizabeth Snell of Water- 100 University with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Snell. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Farrow and family, Galt, with the tatter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Farrow. Miss Jane Southcott, Toronto, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert SOuthcbtt, A