Loading...
The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1974-08-01, Page 3FOR SALE Ranch style Home on forge lot. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, family room, fireplace, broadloom rugs, swimming pool, garage and car- port. APPLY FRED DARLING Exeter Times-Advocate, August 1, 1974 Page Ailsa Craig 'comes for centennial 4.,..&VMaarAtMara "It's just surprising how the town has come alive in the last week," organizers of Ailsa Craig's Centennial Celebrations report. Ailsa Craig is celebrating its centennial this weekend, August 2-5 and organizers of the event are more than pleased with the response so far. Shop windows on main street are decorated with collections of old pictures and articles that tell the story of the tiny village. "Merchants and people in general have shown a very heavy interest in the past few weeks," centennial Chairman Harold Guilfoyle said. "Ail we're hoping for now is a OPP busy at Grand Bend The Grand Bend OPP continue to crack down on Highway Traffic Act violators at the summer resort. A total of 32 charges were laid this week, along with 12 under the Liquor Control Act, Six thefts were reported to police, two break and enter, and one wilful damage. There were three seizures under the Narcotic Control Act. A girl's bicycle has been turned into the police and they are seeking the owner. Provincial Police at Grand Bend laid several charges during the past week, A total of 29 people were charged under the Highway Traffic Act for a variety of of- fences, while one person was charged with impaired driving. Nineteen charges were laid against holidayers for having liquor in places other than their residences and three people were arrested for being intoxicated in a public place. PS addition nip and tuck Exeter Public School principal Jim Chapman indicated this week it would be "nip and tuck" to have the $277,435 renovation project completed at the school in time for September opening. The project includes the erection of three new classrooms and a complete alteration of the 1938 wing of the school. The second storey of the original building will be turned into a new library •resouice 'centre. Six other classrooms are being renovated and other work is being undertaken to update the school building. Work on the project com- menced last term and two classes from the school were transferred to Huron Park and the school used the auditorium at the arena for physical education classes. Mr. Chapman indicated that if the work on the 1938 building are completed, classes will be shifted around even if the new rooms are not completed. However, if this portion is still incomplete, two classes will probably return to J. A. D. McCurdy school at Huron Park for part of the first term. T-A awarded "blue ribbon" The Exeter Times-Advocate earned the distinction of being a "blue ribbon" newspaper at the first joint convention staged by the Canadian Community Newspaper Association and the National Newspaper Association in Toronto over the weekend. To earn the award, newspapers had to score at least 80 percent of the points picked up by the top newspaper in its classification. Competing with 37 newspapers in the circulation class from 4,000 to 8,999 the T-A finished in eleventh position. Milton Canadian Champion placed first, followed by Renfrew Mercury and the Campbell River (B.C.) Courier. Bill and Kaaren Batten at- tended the convention. A. Y. McLean, publisher of the Seaforth Huron Expositor presided over portions of the international conference as president of the Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association, Speakers included Nelson Rockefeller and Father John McLaughlin, an advisor to President Nixon. Prime Minister Trudeau was Scheduled to appear but disap- pointed delegates and convention organizers when he cancelled his engagement. Other Huron County newspapers did well in the competitions. The Goderich Signal-Star placed first in the circulation class of 2,500 to 3,999 and editor Shirley Keller, a former T-A employee, won the Jack Sanderson award for editorial writing, The Clinton NewS-Record placed third in the competition for papers in the circulation class from 1,500 to 2,499 while the Brussels Post was third in the class' for tabloids with circulation under 1,500. nice day," he said. Most of the celebrations will be held outdoors with the majority taking place in the ball park and the only thing Continued from front page He pleaded guilty to following another vehicle too closely and having liquor in a place other than his residence. He was charged after an ac- cident on June 6 when he ran into the rear of another car on the Crediton Road. Funston was fined $48 on the first count and $28 on the latter. Brian Douglas McArthur, London, also appeared on two charges, but was fined only for one, paying $23. He was charged with driving a vehicle without an operator's licence on July 13 and later the same evening was stopped by police again for the same offence. Other fines levied by Judge Hays and Justice of the Peace Douglas Wedlake were as follows: Ohio woman rescued at Pinery An Ohio woman was pulled from the waters of Lake Huron off Burley Campgrounds near the Pinery Park, Wednesday. Mrs. Donna Hurtubise, Columbus, Ohio, was swimming in the lake when she became tired and got into difficulty. OPP Constable F. Annett advised that the woman was assisted to safety by her two daughters and Mike Bradford, Mississauga. The victim was taken to Strathroy Hospital and later released, On Saturday at the Pinery, Constable R. Pickering in- vestigated a car and tree collision. The vehicle was driven by Anthony Bokkers, RR 1, Sebringville. Passengers in the vehicle, Mrs, Darien Nyenhuis, RR 1, Sebringville, and Miss Diane Waenink, Toronto, were treated for minor injuries at South Huron Hospital in Exeter, During the week, the Pinery OPP detachment charged three people under the Highway Traffic Act, 10 under the Liquor Control, and three under the Provincial ParkS Act. There waS one charge of im- paired driving and two under the Narcotics Control Act. On Monday, Constable G. Clark recovered a stolen vehiele in Port Franks. It had been stolen from London. A Suspect was taken into custody and later turned over to the London police, that could spoil the fun would be a rainy weekend. "The souvenirs have gone very well and if they are any in- John William Cooper, Exeter, $35 for having liquor while under the legal age. Stephen W. Mathers, Hay P.O., $23 for permitting a person without a licence to operate his motor vehicle, Mathers said that Donald Fraser had told him he had an instructional permit, while in fact he did not have one, Kenneth B. Campbell, Ailsa Craig, $43 for failing to report an accident in which he was in- volved on September 24. His vehicle side-swiped another on that date. Herbert Broom, Exeter, $38 for making unnecessary noise with his vehicle on June 20 in Exeter. Cyril John Lacko, Seaforth, $23 for failing to obey a stop sign in Hensall on June 16. James M. Knox, Exeter, $23 for failing to obey a stop sign in Exeter on March 3. The accused pleaded not guilty and while he and a passenger said the vehicle had stopped, Judge Hays took the word of the investigating officer. Both had said they had seen the police cruiser approaching, although Crown Attorney W. G. Cochrane said this was somewhat unusual in that the officer was driving an unmarked car and it was only the second time it had been in operation. dication we should have a very large crowd," Guilfoyle said. "We have already sold over 800 centennial cups and saucers and. Peter J. Mountain, Exeter, $23 for operating a motor cycle and not wearing a helmet and a further $23 for not having a proper licence. Laurence E. Foster, Exeter, $38 for having liquor in a place other than his residence on June 7 in Exeter, Harold L. Burgess, Centralia, $38 for having liquor in a place other than his residence. Randall W. Dayman, Kippen, —continued from front page south of Highway 83, was consid- erably more damaged when the owner returned to it Saturday evening. Windows, headlights, tail light and both rear wheels had been removed from the car, Constable Quinn placed damage at $500, Two area mailboxes were also damaged this week. They were owned by Sheila Miller, Hay Township, and Ethel McDonald, Stephen. Mrs. F. Heist, Crediton, reported two tires slashed on her car and Roger Martin of the we're afraid that we Won't have enough for centennial. The centennial committee also published a book and a scrapbook $13 for a speed of 48 in a 40 zone, Linda Anne Masse, Zurich, $23 for failing to yield the right of way in Zurich on June 20. She was involved in a collision on that date. Jack Essery, Centralia, $23 for following another vehicle too closely on March 25 on Highway 4. He was involved in a collision with another vehicle. Michael E. Brown, London, $18 for a speed of 45 in a 30 zone. Ausable-Bayfield Conservation Authority said six evergreens had been damaged at Morrison dam when they were slashed by knives. TWO CRASHES Only two crashes were reported during the week, both involving the same driver, Naldo Horn, Zurich. Around 6:00 p.m. Sunday, he struck a mail box on Highway 4 south of Kippen and shortly after lost control of his vehicle on Highway 84 one mile west of Hensel!, and crashed into a field. Constable Ed Wilcox listed total damage at $300. commemorating the occasion, and these are disappearing fast Guilfoyle said, Organizers have contacted over 500 people who were former residents of Ailsa Craig or con- nected in some way with the village. The celebrations start Firday evening with a dance and the crowning of the centennial queen. There are 10 contestants vying for the crown. The centennial parade, with over 40 entries starts Satunday at L(JCY PENHALE Lucy Penhale passed away Monday July 22 at the Mississauga General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Richard Penhale and the mother of Clifford, Orval, Doris, Garvey, Mervin and Elma. The service was held at the Butler Funeral Chapel, Toron- to, Friday July 26, Interment was in Sanctuary park Cemetery. JOHN McKAY John McKay passed away at Seaforth Community Hospital Wednesday July 24th in his 86th year. He is survived by a sister, Bessie McKay of Huronview, Clinton. Funeral service was held at the G. A, Whitney Funeral Home Seaforth, Friday with Rev. Edwin G. Nelson officiating. Interment was in Millbank Cemetery. ANNIE HANDFORD Annie Handford of London, formerly of Exeter, pssed away at Victoria Hospital, London Saturday July 27 in her 96th year. She was the sister of Mrs. Hattie Jennings, London and Mrs. Lydia Griffith, Toronto. Funeral service was held Monday at the RC Dinney Funeral Home, Exeter. with Rev. George Anderson DFC of Trivitt Memorial Anglican Church of- ficiating. Interment was in Exeter Cemetery. WINNIE DOT (PHILLIPS) MILES Winnie Dot (Phillips) Miles passed away at the Blue Water Rest Home,Zurich on Friday July 26. She was the wife of the late William John Miles of Detroit, 1 p.m. at the old flax yard at the west end of the village. It ends at the ball park. Opening ceremonies, will follow at the park. Saturday evening there will be a talent show in the ball park. Sunday's festivities include a community Church service and a gospel sing in the evening. Monday's activities include ball games for minors and Old Timers versus the Firemen and games for the children. There will be a quarter horse competition at the park from 12 and mother of Mrs, Roy (Hazel) Banners, Carl and Clare, all of Detroit. She was the sister of Gam, Seaforth, Charles and Mrs. Frank (Edith) Proctor, both of Forest and Mrs. Rita Parsons of London. She was predeceased by Bruce, Funeral service was held at the Ronn E. Dodge Funeral Home, Forest Monday. Interment was in Beechwood Cemetery. MAARTJE VAN BELLE LAGERWERF Maartje Lagerwerf passed away at Strathroy General Hospital Saturday July 27. She was the wife of the late Arie Lagerwerf and mother of Walter, Jan, Jacob and Mrs. Graham (Johanna) Eagleson, all of McGillivray Township and Mrs. Duncan (Mary) McLachlan. East Williams Township. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren and one great- grandchild. Funeral service was held at the M. Box and Son Funeral Home, Parkhill, Tuesday with Rev. Frank Dalton of St. Paul's United Church officiating. Interment was in Parkhill Cemetery. ALBERT PETER BEDOUR Albert Peter Bedour passed away in the Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich, Sunday July 28 in his 88th year. He was the husband of the late Edith Caroline Denomme and father of Gordon and Rudolph (Tony) of Goderich; Theodore (Bill) Zurich; Mrs. Ernie (Luella) Fisher, Goderich; Mrs. Lester (Geraldine) Banks, Toronto; Mrs. Lawrence (Lucille) Brisson, St. Thomas; Mrs. Leo (Cecilia) Meidinger, Zurich; Armand and Jean predeceased. p.m. to 5 And a Country and Western .Fiddler's Jamboree in the evening, Throughout the weekend there will be lots of good eating at the park with a beef b4rbkLte on Saturday, a breakfast and picnic on SAnday .and a chicken bar,. becue on Monday. Members of the Ailsa -Craig centennial committee are HarOld. Guilfoyle, ,chairman; Derek Turner, Vice-chairman; Allan Whitmore, secretary; Marshall Dearing, treasurer; and Jack Whitmore, Reeve. He is also survived by 33 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. He was the brother of Mrs. John (Tillie) Rau and Mrs. Norman (Caroline) Overholt of London, He rested in the Westlake Funeral Home, Zurich. Funeral mass was held in St. Boniface RC Church Zurich, Wednesday July 31. Rev. Father Durand officiated. Interment was in St. Peter's RC Cemetery. IVAN W. YUNGBLUT Ivan W. Yungblut passed away suddenly at Kitchener- Waterloo Hospital, Kitchener, Saturday July 27 in his 67th year. He was the husband of the late Margaret M. Schilbe, father of William, London, Mrs. Graham (Marion Ann), Farquhar, Waterloo and grandfather of Eric and Julia Farquhar and Mark, Jane and Maria Yungblut. He was the brother of Earl, and Inez Yungblut, Zurich. His parents were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Yungblut Zurich, Funeral service was held at the Westlake Funeral Home, Zurich with Rev. A. C. Blackwell of- ficiating, Interment was in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Zurich. ARCHIBALD ROY DEWAR Archibald Roy Dewar, 47 Waterloo St., Exeter passed away suddenly in his 70th year at South Huron Hospital on Tuesday July 30. He was the husband of Gladys (Adelia) Dodge and father of Mrs. Peter (Kathlene) Snell of Exeter. Also surviving are a brother Neil of Sarnia and a nephew, James of Montreal. Funeral` services will be held today (Thursday) at the Ronn E. Dodge Funeral Home in Forest at 3:30. Interment will be in Uttoxeter Cemetery. MARGARET NICHOLS Margaret (Maggie) Nichols passed away at the Tullamore Nursing Home, Brampton, Sunday July 21 in her 89th year. She was the wife of the late John Henry Nichols, mother of Dr. Florence Nichols and George W. Nichols. She was the grandmother of Mrs. Patricia Anne Horst, Miami, Florida and Victoria Jane Nichols, great grandmother of George Gregory Horst. She is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Myrtle Kercher, Kippen. The funeral service was held at the Turner and Porter Yorke Chapel Toronto. Interment was in Park Lawn Cemetery. ELIZABETH ETTA STANLEY McFARLANE Elizabeth Etta Stanley McFarlane, former resident of the McCormick Home passed away in her 92nd year on Mon- day, July 29 at Parkwood Hospital, London. She was the wife of the late Thomas McFarlane of Lucan. Surviving are Several nieces and nephews. Services were conducted at the Murdy Funeral Home, Lucan today (Thursday) Interment will be in St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye. ADAMS Heating & Cooling • Heating Systems of All Types INSTALLED, MODERNIZED and MAINTAINED • General Sheet Metal Work • Air Conditioning • Humidifiers • Ventilation 235-2187 133 Huron St. East, Exeter MISS FRIEDSBURG — Eleven local girls will vie for the title of Miss Friedsburg at the Friedsburg Days Talent Show Friday night. Contestants are from left, back row: Joanne Grenier, 19, Henson; Miss Tillson Plastics; Janice Tieman, 19, Dashwood, Miss Kleinstiver; Janice Hayter, 18, Dashwood, Miss Merner's Meats; Debbie Riddell, 19, Dashwood, Miss Becker Construction; Susan Grigg, 18, Dashwood, Miss Tieman's Furniture; standing: Betty Guenther, 16, Dashwood, Miss Boyle's Lucky Dollar; Kelly Zimmerman, 15, Dashwood, Miss Dashwood Hotel; Front row:' Judy Denomme, 16, Zurich, Miss Hoffman's Am- bulance; Dianne Miller, 19, Dashwood, Miss LA-V-Esta Beauty Shop; Pat Bender, 18, Dashwood, Miss Schroeder's Milling and Kathy Scott, 16, Crediton, Miss Chandler's Store. ourt gives third sentence OPP charge vandals PUPPET THEATRE — The children involved in the Exeter Playground program made puppets and a card- board theatre far them recently. the puppets were used in a workshop on Friday, put on by the Stratford Youth Theatre. With their puppets are Jody McBride, Stott Lavie and Cheryl beboer, TRIES OUT NEW BOX — Joyce Cunningham of Exeter had a bit of a problem fitting her key into the new mail box. The post office opened on Monday. DISTRICT OBITUARIES - in_ • ,•• • 'A.- ,k• , 124- • 'L