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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1969-07-24, Page 1HISTORIC EVENT — Man landed on the moon Sunday and area residents were among those around the world glued to their TV screens watching the historic first steps on the moon. The above photo was taken of the TV action showing the astronauts on the moon. T-A photo • Fire truck chasers could face charges EXETER TEACHER Michael G. Soldan, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Soldan, Zurich, graduated from London Teachers' College in May of this year. Mr. Soldan will teach at Exeter Public School this fall. BOTTOM OF SAFE PEELED — Exeter Chief Ted Day and CIA Harry VanBergen examine chunks chiseled from the bottom of the safe at Tuckey Beverages Saturday evening. The safe-crackers made off with over $2,000 in cash after smashing through the bottom of the safe. T-A photo SWINGING HIGH — Exeter's Riverview Park is a busy spot every Sunday with many district reunions and picnics being held. The swings in the centre of the picnic are popular with the youngsters. Above, Gregory Love and Bryan Tuckey are shown flying through the air. T-A photo Safe-crackers hit local bottling plant NOSES IN THE AIR - Mrs. Charles Martene (left) and Mrs. Earl Keller, both members of Zion Lutheran Church at Dashwood, are not really this 'stuck up'. They were taking part in a relay race at the annual church picnic and were passing a thimble one to the other with just the aid of drinking straws. T-A photo INSTRUMENTAL WINNER BEING CONGRATULATED John Wurm of Exeter won the instrumental division of the juvenile program at Wednesday's 25th annual Kirkton Garden Party. John, who played "Little Arrows" is shown above being congratulated by chairman Dr. Bill Schaefer and adjudicator John Brent of Wingham. T-A photo giONSWEgfi- . AY& . ............ Ninety-fourth Year EXETER, ONTARIO, JULY 24, 1969 Price Per Copy 15 Cents Mr: • Moon walk thrills area. residents In his weekly news release, Exeter Police Chief Ted Day cautions drivers regarding the habit of following fire department vehicles to the scene of a fire. In recent weeks, the local fire department has been hampered by privately owned motor vehicles either racing ahead or following too closely behind. The Highway Traffic Act reads as follows: "The driver of a vehicle, upon the approach of an ambulance, fire truck, police department vehicle or P.U.C. emergency vehicle on which a siren is sounding, shall immediately, • bring such a vehicle to a standstill, as near as practicable to the right curb or edge of the roadway and parallel therewith and clear of any intersection. No driver of a vehicle shall follow a fire department vehicle when • responding to a fire alarm at a distance of less than 500 feet.' Day points to an incident at a fire a week ago when the fire truck made a wrong turn and in attempting to get back on the right street was slowed down by traffic following closely behind. Fire Chief Gary Middleton and members of the fire department have been advised to record the licence number of any vehicles that hamper fire vehicles when proceeding to an alarm. Day adds, "I can assure you that charges will be laid." — Please turn to Page 3 Says council wasn't wrong Council's decision to approve a permit for a building being erected on Hill St. by Milt Keller was defended Monday night by Councillor Helen Jermyn. Council had been criticised by the planning board for approving the permit because it did not adhere to the zoning bylaw. The planning board, through a letter from secretary Joe Wooden, noted that the frontage on the Keller property should have been 125 feet, whereas it was only 66 feet. Noting this criticism about the frontage, which had also been editorially criticised in this newspaper, Mrs. Jermyn said the zoning bylaw did not call for the 125 feet as suggested by the planning board. She said the permit was for a semi-detached structure and only needed a 60-foot frontage. It was also pointed out that the Keller property contained — Please turn to Page 3 One more issue before holidays The Exeter Times-Advocate will be closed during the period from Friday, August 1 to Monday, August 11. There will be no issue on August 7 as the staff enjoys annual vacation. Persons wishing to advertise special events during this period should plan insertion of those ads on July 31. The next issue after that date will be August 14. The office will be closed during the holiday week and persons wishing stationery or other supplies are asked to fill their requirements next week. One of man's greatest achievements was witnessed by most area residents, Sunday, as they sat in front of their TV sets to watch the first humans land on the moon, American astronaut Neil Armstrong touched his foot on the moon's surface at 10:56 p.m. and the world watched in awe for the next couple of hours as he and Buzz Aldrin Jr, explored the dusty surface near their spacecraft which had landed on the moon at 4:18 p.m. the same afternoon. At press time, the two astronauts and their fellow companion Michael Collins, who manned the Apollo 11 spaceship, were hurtling back to earth for a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean planned for today (Thursday). According to a brief and not too scientific survey taken early Monday morning by The Exeter Times-Advocate, about 93,7 percent of the folks living in this area watched the moon landing and/or the lunar walk Sunday! A T-A reporter made 16 random telephone calls throughout the district before noon Monday to get the reactions of persons who had watched the historic television broadcast the day before. WOMEN WORRIED Of the 16 interviewed, 15 persons expressed elation over the landing. Most claimed they were not surprised the two astronauts had landed safely on the moon, but some women showed concern for the pair who had not left the moon's surface at that time. Mrs. R. Johnstone, Huron Park, termed the moon walk "wonderful" and said she was hoping the astronauts would be able to blast off the moon on schedule. "I certainly don't like to think about the alternative," Mrs. Johnstone remarked. Mrs. Shirley Braid at Dashwood was plainly worried. "Are they going to get off again?" she asked. A Crediton woman testified to her faith in the experts working behind the scenes. "They have planned and experimented far enough, they (the astronauts) will get back alright," Mrs. Paul Schenk stated. "I wouldn't want to be in their shoes," remarked Mrs. Wilbert Dilling, Hensall, who felt the risk involved was just too great for a family man to take. "I just wouldn't let my husband go," Mrs. Dilling continued. "I think the families must be under a terrible strain." Another housewife, Mrs. Harold Sissons, Huron Park, was more matter-of-a-fact about the flight. "I was hoping they would get there and I think they'll get back again," the lady said. Mrs. William Haviland, Crediton, noticed that the usually busy road on which she lives was very quiet Sunday evening. "I stayed up right to the very, very last," she answered when asked if she had watched the moon walk on television. "The whole thing was terribly interesting. I have never known this road to be so silent. I supposed everyone was at home, glued to the moon pictures as I was." MEN MYSTIFIED Larry Cronyn, Centralia, described the landing as "really something". He shared the opinion of Ed. Dorey, Exeter, who said there was "no words to describe" the way he felt about the accomplishment. Mr. Dorey works nights and was on the job during the historic moon walk. He said he had kept an eye on the moon all through his shift. He compared the adventure to the one undertaken by Christopher Columbus in 1492. Rev, Hugh Wilson, Exeter, agreed the moon walk was the greatest historical achievement since Columbus discovered America. "I just don't know what to say about it," offered Rev. Wilson, It was a wonderful, world-shaking event." An Exeter man, Herbert Bissett wondered if the success of the mission would justify the expense. "It is quite a thing," Mr. Bissett observed, "I don't know if reaching the moon warrants the expense." LUNAR DISEASES? Mr, Bissett was among the few of those interviewed who was asked if he thought the Safe-crackers made off with well over $2,000 in cash when they opened the safe at Tuckey Beverages in Exeter Saturday evening. The theft was discovered by employee Claire Hoffman around 1:00 a.m. Sunday when he stopped into the plant on his way home from a golf tournament. The thieves entered the plant astronauts might bring new diseases and germs back to earth with them, "If there is no life on the moon, there shouldn't be disease," Mr. Bissett reasoned. "But still, you never know . , ." Rev. Hugh Wilson thought there was "not the slightest danger" that man would bring new 'bugs' home from the moon. "Man is more apt to pollute the moon," Rev, Wilson laughed. CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT Rev. Wilson was also queried on the moon landing in the light Of Christian doctrine, "Every new discovery bothers some people," Rev. Wilson mused. "I just think this moon landing emphasizes the wonder of God's creation." through a loading door off Ann St. by reaching in a window and opening the door. The safe, which was located in the back of the plant and not visible from the streets, was moved several feet and rolled onto its top. The thieves used chisels to chop away a metal plate on the bottom of the safe and then smashed through the bottom wall to get at the cash. Papers from the safe were strewn throughout the plant, as they were apparently carried to areas where the light made it easier for the thieves to sift through them. The tools used by the safe-crackers were taken with them from the Exeter plant, leading to speculation they were probably used at other jobs during the weekend. In most cases, tools are left behind by the thieves. More workers at Hall Lamp In recent weeks, Hall Lamp of Canada Limited based at Centralia's Industrial Park has increased its hourly rate work force to 195, Administrator of the Centralia plant, Carl Bryce said this move is "just completing the original plans when we moved here last October." Bryce went on to say, '''We definitely will be hiring more people rn the near future, We have established .a new paint department and when additional paint Machines are set up we will need more help." Production at Hall Lamp is now more than 10,000 headlamps and a large quantity of park and turn and back-up light assemblies each day. • • OPP report two crashes After last week's rash of serious accidents, the area driving record improved as the Exeter OPP detachment investigated only two crashes this week. Both occurred on Friday, the first at 1:35 p.m. when a car operated by Donald Ashford, Belmont, was in collision with a car driven by Brenda P. Koehler, RR 2 Hensall. The accident took place on Highway 84 in Hensall at the intersection of Elizabeth St. Damage was estimated at • $375 by Constable W. G. Glassford. The other crash occurred at 11:20 p.m. when a car operated by Kenneth E. Hunsberger, Mitchell, went out of control on Highway 83 when trying to avoid another car. Hunsberger's vehicle went into the north ditch and struck a tree. Constable F. L. Giffin estimated damage at $250. During the week the officers charged 19 drivers under the Highway Traffic Act and 31 more were issued warnings. Two persons were charged under the Liquor Control Act, Vandals continue damage at parks Acts of vandalism are continuing in the Morrison Darn area, just east of Exeter. Brian Howard, acting resources manager for the Ausable River Conservation Authority reported • this week that several picnic tables had been thrown over the darn and several others tossed into the lake, In addition, window panes have been broken in the workshop and the "Swim at your own risk" sign has been pulled out. Other district theologians agreed. Rev. G. A. Anderson of Trivitt Memorial Anglican. Church in Exeter said there was no sin in going to the moon. He said the scriptures did not forbid travel to the moon or the other planets. "They are not disarranging anything," Rev. Anderson noted. Rev. Raymond Groome, Our Lady of Mount Carmel said, "It should give the people a greater appreciation of the wonders and the majesty of God's creation. It should foster a greater admiration of Almighty God, His power and wisdom," A Dashwood layman, Percy Bodaly explained, "It shows that man at last is started to figure LONG DISTANCE CALL -- U.S. President Nixon had an historic telephone conversation Sunday evening when he talked to the two — Please turn to Page 3 astronauts on the moon. T-A photo Over 4,000 at Kirkton Area performers best The record of the Kirkton Garden Party of only being rained out once in 24 years continued Wednesday when more than 4,000 persons flocked to the Kirkton Fairgrounds to witness one of the best shows ever presented. Dark, ominous skies and reports of heavy rains in the Mitchell area gave officials a few scary moments early in the evening but the weather cleared up. In the instrumental division, Johnny Wurm of Exeter delighted the crowd with his rousing piano solo rendition of "Little Arrows" and was judged best in his class by adjudicator John Brent of CKNX Wingharn fame. Second spot went to a piano duo from Mitchell composed of Kathryn Edighoffer and Paul Portable room permit okayed Nine building permits were issued by Exeter council this week, most for renovation work. They were approved subject to inspection by the building inspector as follows: Miss May Jones, to rebuild sidewalk from her house to the street on Main; John Madge, to enlarge porch at 153 Ann; Russell Collingwood, to build a garage at 11 Victoria East; Separate School board, to erect a portable classroom at the Precious Blood School on Sanders West; Ray Cooper, to relocate roller rink building to his property on William; Sam Jory, to renovate verandah at 363 Andrew; Maurice Quance, to reroof house on William; Ron Anderson, to build a porch at 45 Alexander. The other permit was issued to Ray Higgins to renovate the small house on William, just north of Victoria. The house had been condemned by the Huron health department while it was occupied by its previous owner. Council agreed the house would have to be brought up to standards set by the building inspector before the health department would be asked by council to approve the home for occupancy. Sloan. Kathryn is the daughter of the Perth MPP, Hugh Edighoffer. Third was Perry Snelgrove of Delaware with a drum solo that was presented when thunder was rolling in the background. The top three prizes in the vocal division were taken by area competitors. Inta Beitans of Granton singing "The Hedgerose" placed first with Anita Hodgins of Lucan second with "Those were the Days" and Janet Parkinson of Woodham was third singing "On the Good Ship Lollipop". In the specialty class, a Highland dancer, Judy Thompson of London finished first. a step dance team of Lynn and Lyle Kernighan of Komoka placed second and Barbara Anderson of RR 1, St. Marys was third, stepping the "Whalen's Breakdown." The 18 entries in the juvenile contest were selected early in June at a preliminary contest held early in June with 65 children participating. The professional program featured top notch talent that included the Rhythm Pals, the Hardman sisters, baton twirling champs, comedian Doug Romaine, magician Bob Downey, teenage delight Carol Wharton, piano comedian Alexander "Ragtime" Read and variety singer Betty Brent. Garth Blackler is president of the Kirkton Community Association sponsors of the Garden party and Mrs. Ray Paynter, Mrs. Fred Switzer and Mrs. Clayton Ross were on the committee in charge of the juvenile program. Dr. Bill Schaefer was chairman for the amateur show and Lee Paul was master of ceremonies for the professional show.