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The Huron Expositor, 1961-05-18, Page 3• • 0 Y EXETER SPEAKER ADDRESSES WOMEN'S INSTITUTE AT HENSALL Mrs. M. C. Fletcher, of Exeter, was guest speaker at the May meeting of Hensall Women's In- ' stitute on Wednesday, attended by 72, which included members and special guests, the grandmothers. Mrs. Fletcher, introduced by Mrs. N. E. Cook, spoke on "China Paint - Accident Series Sends Residents To Hospital Jeanette, the nine -months -old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Manning, Blyth, met with a pain- ful accident Thursday. While her mother was washing, Jeanette crept over to the machine and apparently tried to pull herself up by the gearshift on the side of • the machine, when she slipped and fell and her right hand came in contact with a pulley under- neath the machine, almost sever- ing her index finger at the knuckle near the hand, and badly cutting the next two fingers. Dr. R. W. Street had the baby • rushed to Clinton Public Hospital, where they hope to save the fin- gers. Mrs. Manning had just turn- ed her back for a second to re- load the machine. Slashes Foot With Axe The same day, Robert Machan, the 19 -year-old son of,. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Machan, cut a gash in the top of his foot with an axe he was using while assisting his father to split wood at their farm home, one mile west of Blyth. Seriously Injured in Fall John M. Angeman, 21, of Wyom- ing, was admitted to St. Joseph's Hospital, London, on Thursday, May 11, after falling 82 feet from a centre of a silo he was helping build. He apparently fell from the scaffolding at the top of the silo being constructed by Fred McCor- mick, of RR 3, Petrolia, for the • .W. G. Thompson & Sons Ltd. Ele- vators. The man is said to have fallen onto concrete and metal pilings at the bottom of the silo. Examina- tion at the hospital emergency ward disclosed a fractured skull, fractured right hip, dislocated left hip, broken arm, and his neck broken in two places. Mr. Ange- man underwent surgery at the hos- pital Thursday night. Bonthron ambulance took him to the hospi- tal. The accident was investigated by Chief Constable E. R. Davis, of Hensall, and OPP Cecil Gibbons, of Exeter detachment. • • • • • 4 • r • • ODORLESS CLEAN BURNING FURNACE OIL STOVE OIL D. BrightraH FINA SERVICE PHONE 354 41, 11 Iliamouds Direct Import from ANTWERP * Belgium • Varld's leading diamond market Come in today and see our last shipment. We shall be happy to show you the newest cuts, a wide variety of sizes, and smart new mountings of superior design. REMEMBER! Diamonds im- ported direct from the cutter give you a larger Diamond for your money. SWANSONS' JEWELLERS Stratford's Reliable Jewellers ' 83 Ontario St. STRATFORD Open Every Friday Night till 9 ing," and said: "Get yourself a hobby; it Is good for self-discip- line. It means loving what we do. We can't do thin without thinking of the Great Creator." Mrs. R. Y. McLaren gave a talk on "Memories," speaking of her early years of her girlhood days, and told how Sunday was kept in the home, and the quiet day they had spent gave them strength to carry on for the following week,- never eek—never heard of tension or nervous breakdowns. The change today is very great, she said. President Mrs. Fred Beer gave highlights of the officers' confer- ence held at Guelph, May 3, 4 and 5. Five carloads of members will visit the County Home, Wednesday, May 17, for the monthly birthday party, and will entertain with a program of music, etc., and pre- sent inmates with gifts having a birthday this month. Program con- veners are Miss Greta Lammie and Mrs. Basil Edwards; lunch, Mrs. George Hess, Mrs. Grace Harpole and Mrs. Sim Roobol. The special collection of $13.75 will be given to Pennies For Friendship fund, and handed in at the district an- nual. A skit, representing Mrs. 1897 and Mrs. 1961, was portrayed by Mrs. Flossie Stade and her daugh- ter-in-law, Mrs. Melvin Stade, of Dashwood. Joyce Flynn and Linda Lenaghan sang a duet in costume, "Little Old Lady," Miss Greta Lam- mie being accompanist. The visi- tors, great grandmothers, were each presented a nosegay. Mrs. Fred Beer presided for the business and Mrs. Lorne Chapman for the program. Mrs. George Armstrong extended courtesy re- marks. Luncheon was served. Pro- gram conveners were Mrs. Chap- man, Mrs. N. E. Cook, Mrs. E. Davis and Mrs. Carl Payne. District Weddings ERB—GRAINGER ZURICH—Mary Evelyn Grainger and Richard Allan Erb exchanged wedding vows at the Evangelical U.B. Church, Zurich, on Saturday, May 6. Thebride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Grainger, RR 2, Zurich, and the groom's par- ents are Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Erb, RR 1, Zurich. Rev. A. M. Amacher officiated for the double ring cere- mony, and Miss Ann Westlake and Miss Louise Talbot sang "0 Promise Me" and "0 Perfect Love." Mrs. Amacher was accompanist. The bride, given in marriage by her father, chose a floor -length gown of Chantilly lace and nylon organza, accented with lace motifs, The fitted bodice was fashioned with long lily point sleeves and sabrina neckline. The full bouffant skirt swept to a brush train. A headdress of pearls and sequins held her elbow -length veil, and she carried a bouquet of white and red carnations. Matron of honor, Mrs. Edward Deichert, sister of the bride, wore a street -length dress of aqua lace over taffeta, styled with a three - tiered full skirt, taffeta cumber - bund and square neckline with white headdress. Bridesmaids were Mrs. Douglas Dick, sister of the groom, and Miss Helen Grainger, sister of the bride, who were gowned identical to the matron of honor, and carried bou- quets of white carnations. Miss Cathryn Grainger, sister of the bride, was flower -girl, frocked in white organza over taffeta with dainty lace trime, and carried a small bouquet, similar to that of the bride. Garry Koehler, cousin of the groom, was ring -bearer. John Erb was his brother's groomsman, and Edward Deichert, Scarborough, and Douglas, Dick, Exeter, ushered guests. For travelling the bride wore a' turquoise silk organza sheath with white accessories. They will re- side on the groom's farm, RR 1, Zurich. • ALL KINDS of INSURANCE W. E. SOUTHGATE MAIN ST. : SEAFORTH Phone 334 — Res. 540 Chiselhurst Plans June Invitation The Women's Missionary Society and Women's Association of Chia- elhurst United Church met Tues- day afternoon for their May meet- ing with Mrs. Russell Brock pre- siding. Mrs. Earl Kinsman con- ducted the worship period. A ladies', quartette, composed of Mrs. Clarence Coleman, Mrs. R. Taylor, Mrs. Jack Brintnell and Mrs. Tom Brintnell, sang "What a Friend We Have in Mother," Mrs. Robert Kinsman accompanying at the piano. Twenty-two members an- swered the roll call with a Bible verse from Numbers. Plans were made to - entertain on Friday, June 2, when the Arn- old Circle of Carmel Church, WMS and Evening Auxiliary of the Unit- ed Church and WMS of Kippen United Church will be guests. Mrs. Thurlow, of Stratford, will be guest speaker. An invitation to hold their regular' June meeting at the home of Mrs. Cal Horton, Brucefield, was accepted. Mrs. William Brintnell, citizen- ship convener, took charge and showed a film, "How Do You Love Your Neighbor?" Mrs. Currie Win - law favored with a piano solo. The WA held a brief business meeting with Mrs. A. Ross in charge. Hos- tesses were Mrs. Ben Stoneman and Mrs. Alvin Cole. Groups Join For Kippen Meeting The May meeting of Kippen WMS and WA was held in the Sunday School room on Wednes- day evening. The meeting opened with the worship, with Mrs. Em- erson Kyle in charge. The hymn, "Take Time To Be Holy," was sung. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Twenty-four members answered the roll call with a Mother's Day verse, also three visitors present. A bale is to be packed in the near future. Mrs. Jones read a thank -you note from Miss Iris Castle, saying that her gift of money from Kippen WMS was to be used to buy a sewing machine to use in her work at St. Lucia. It was moved by Mrs. Emerson Kyle, and seconded by Mrs. How- ard Finkbeiner, that the meetings be held on Tuesday evenings for the remainder of the year. Mrs. Allan Johnson gave the visitors' report. Mrs. Eldon Jarrott reed a poem, "Only One Mother." A chapter in the study book, "The Turning World," was ably given by Mrs. Russell Consitt. Rev. Harold Johnston gave a talk on the new women's organiza- tion for next year. A provincial committee was nominated anu they will work at setting up new women's organization for next year. The following were nomin- ated: Mrs. Harold Jones, Mrs. John Anderson, Mrs. Russell Con- sitt, Mrs. Bert Faber, Mrs. Orvai Workman and Mrs. Tom Reid.' Mooed- by Mrs. Ross Broadfoot, and seconded by Mrs. Ross Love, that this cmmittee stand as nom- inated. Mrs. Ralph Turner thanked all those taking part in the meeting, and it closed with the Mizpah benediction. Legion Bingo Jackpot Is Higher Seaforth Canadian Legion held another successful bingo in the Legion Hall on Saturday night, with specials going to Mrs. Mus- tard, Brucefleld; Leslie Dolmage, Winthrop, and Wes Vanderburg, Clinton. The $25 special was won by Russell Piper, Seaforth, and Mrs. Helen Fairservice, Clinton. Regulat games went to Mrs. Ash- ton, Clinton; Mrs. Jack Dietrich, Clinton; Mrs. Mustard, Brucefleld; Mrs. Murray Tyndall, Brucefield; Mrs. Scott Habkirk, Seaforth; Carl Vanderzon, Seaforth; Mrs. William Garrick, Goderich; Mrs. Alex Riley, Londesboro; Mrs. Wm. Austin, Sea - forth, and Ed. Dick, Cromarty; Mrs. Ed. Dower, Seaforth; Mrs. George Rock, Walton, Mrs. Law- son and Mrs. Newman, Clinton; Mrs. George Rock, Walton; Mrs. Alex Riley, Londesboro; Mrs. Wm. Austin, Seaforth; Mrs. Christine Leonhardt, Mrs. Elliott and Mrs. Bill Garrett, Goderich; Marjorie Steep, Clinton. The door prizes were won by Mrs. Kennedy, Londesboro, and Mrs. Cruickshank, Holmesville. BEANS and SEEDS Now Available: OAT CONTRACTS DIRECT FROM COMBINE OAT CONTRACTS TO BE DELIVERED LATER BARLEY CONTRACTS FOR SEED We have Clover and Grass Seeds Full line of C.I.L. SUPER -FLOW FERTILIZER Buyers of All Kinds of -Grain and White Beans W. G. THOMPSON and SONS LTD. Phone 32 Hensall NEWS OF RENSALL Institute Marks 25th Birthday Hensall Women's Institute cele- brated the 25th anniversary of their founding on Friday, May 12, in the schoolroom .of the United Church, lovely in blue and gold motif, daffodils and baskets of forsythia and pussy willows. Guests were present from Sea - forth, Goderich, Zurich, Exeter, London, Sarnia, Dashwood, Credi- ton, Elimville, Grand Bend, Kip - pen and Hurondale. Mrs. Fred Beer, president, presided for the opening. Greetings were brought from the Director of Home Economics Eervice Department of Agricul- ture by Miss Helen McKercher, and from Mrs. Harry Strang, dis- trict, president, who were intro- duced by Mrs. Beer. The program consisted of a sing song, led by Mrs. George Hess and Miss Greta Laramie: The main feature of the program was a panel of past presidents, describing ev- ents over the 25 years of the in- stitute's history, presided over by Mrs. James McAllister. An im- pressive memorial service to de- ceased members was presented by Mrs. Carl Payne. Letters of greetings were read by Mrs. R. M. Peck, from Mrs. W. D. Mack, of Crediton, provin- cial director; Mrs. E. Munn, of Kitchener, and Mrs. Alvin Kers- lake, London. Contributing to the program was Miss M. Ellis, who favored with an amusing reading; a chorus by former members, composed of Mrs. Russell Broderick and Mrs. Norman Stanlake, Exeter; Mrs. Archie MacGregor, Mrs. Dave Kyle, Mrs. Ernie Chipchase and Mrs. William Smale; a piano solo, a medley of songs, of, bygone years, by Mrs. Laird Mickle. Mrs. Harry Horton presented courtesy remarks, and Mrs. A. Orr conducted a lovely candlelight- ing ceremony over the anniversary cake. Assisting with the service were: Past presidents, Mrs. Wilson Broadfoot, Mrs. Robert Elgie, (Miss Gladys Luker, deceased) taken by Mrs. John McLean, past district president, Mrs. E. Munn, taken by Mrs. H. Strang; Mrs. A. Kerslake, taken by Mrs. N. Stanlake; Mrs. Fred Beer, Miss Phyllis Case, Mrs. George Armstrong, Mrs. A. Shir- ray, Mrs. Carl Payne, Mrs. Beer, who lit the 25 candles on the birthday cake representing the years from 1936 to 1961. The cake was cut by Mrs. Broad - foot, the first president. A social hour was enjoyed and delicious refreshments served. Mrs. Mc- Lean, on behalf of the institutes she represented, expressed thanks for the lovely evening. Mrs. R. 'J. Paterson and Mrs. M. G. Drysdale formed the recep- tion , committee; program conven- er, Mrs. James McAllister; decorat- ing, Mrs. Elgie; lunch, Mrs. Clar- ence Reid. Kinsmen Elect Officers At the Kinsmen dinner meeting Thursday night, the following slate of officers for 1961-62 were elected to office: Past president, Bill Clement; president, Bill Fuss; vice- president, John Heal; secretary, Harold Knight; treasurer, Ross Jinks; registrar, Robert Reaburn; directors: Jack Drysdale, Jim Hyde, Eric Mansfield. The group are getting a new slide for the local park. Kinettes Plan Tea The regular meeting of the Kin- ettes was held at the home of Mrs. George Beer Tuesday evening with President Mrs. Ross Jinks in charge and a 100 per cent attend- ance. Arrangements were discuss- ed for the rummage sale and af- ternoon tea, Saturday, May 27, in the Legion Hall. Members attended the Kinette Club of East London charter night on Monday, May 15. Mrs. Jinks won the mystery prize, and hos- tess for the next meeting will be Mrs. Ross Jinks. Attend Zone Rally Members of Hensall and Exeter Legion Ladies' Auxiliary attended the zone rally at the new high school, Wingham, Wednesday, May 17. The trip was made by char- tered bus. Attending from Hen- sall were Mrs. W. Brown, Mrs. E. Davis, Mrs. G. Allan, Mrs. G. Munn, Mrs: H. Smale, Mrs. Bill Smale, Mrs, D. Havens, Mrs. H. Campbell, Mrs. A. Clark, Mrs. M. Taylor, Mrs. H. Horton, and Mrs. Faith Pinsent. In a draw for three priz- es, Mrs. Clarence Knight, of Exe- ter, won the second prize, a has- sock. Bingo Winners Mrs. Maude Hedden and Mrs. Leo Meidinger, of Zurich, shared the $130 jackpot at the Hensall Legion bingo Saturday night which went in 58 calls. Other winners were: Mrs. Glenn McKenzie; Jim Smale; Mrs. Jack Duncan, Toron- to; Mrs. Norman Harburn; Ethel Stire; Mrs. Fleischauer (2); l,Irs. L. Reichert, Norman Harburn; Mrs. McKenzie, Mrs. Reichert, -,Eth- el Stire, Mrs. Clarence Hoy, shar- ed; Mrs. Stire; Mrs. Ray Fisher; Wilfred Doupe; Mrs. N. Harburn. Door prizes were won by Mrs. N. Harburn and Miss Hannah Mur- ray. The jackpot this .Saturday will be worth $100 in 50 calls, with two door prizes. The local Guide and Brownie As- sociation, in their recent paper drive, collected over five tons of paper in their house-to-house can- vass of the village, which was pur- chased by Wedge the Mover, in Exeter, and realized a good price. In charge of the successful project were Mrs.. Ernest Chipchase and Mrs. Tom Lavender. W. G. Thompson & Sons Ltd. are building four new silos 90 feet high. Fred McCormick Con- struction of Petrolia are in charge of construction. Second oldest resident of Hen- sall, Mrs. Sarah Glazier will ob- serve her 94th birthday on Mon- day, May 22, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robert Dayman, with whom she lives. A native of Clinton area, she has been a resident of Hensall for seven years. Very active for her years, Mrs. Glazier, still likes to help with household duties and keeps up with current events, and also likes to crochet. She has a family of six: four sons, Alfred, William and Harold, Clinton; Her- bert, Stratford; and two daugh- ters, Mrs. Edwin Pickard, Dundas, and Mrs. Dayman. Mr. and Mrs. Don Hern and fam- ily, of St. Catharines, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liam Henry. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Smith, of Guelph, were weekend guests with Mr. and Mrs. John Jarrott. The monthly birthday party, scheduled to he held at the Coun- ty Home by members of the Wo- men's Institute Wednesday, May 17, has been postponed indefinite- ly. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Simpson, of Detroit, spent the weekend with the former's mother, Mrs. Lou Simpson. Mrs. A. R. Campbell, of Sarnia, was a weekend guest with Mr. Mrs. Harry Strang Heads South Huron Women's institutes • South Huron District Women's Institutes at their 39th annual meeting elected Mrs. Harry Strang, RR 1, Hensall, as president. She succeeds Mrs. John MacLean, RR 3, Seaforth. Other officers are: Vice-presi- dents, Mrs. James Drummond, Kippen, and Mrs. Fred Beer, Hen- sall; secretary -treasurer, Mrs. Gar- net Hicks, Exeter; assistant, Mrs. William Kyle, Kippen; federated representatives, Mrs. Kenneth Johns, Woodham; alternate, Mrs. John MacLean; auditors, Mrs. Er- vin Rader and Mrs. Leonard Schenk, both of Dashwood; area delegate, Mrs. Edward Lamport, Centralia; alternate, Mrs. Earl Haist, Crediton; county delegate, Mrs. Earl Haist. Committee conveners are:. Agri- cultural and Canadian Industries, Mrs. Jackson Woods, Exeter; citi- zenship and education, Mrs. Chas. Eyre, RR 2, Kippen; historical re- search and current events, Mrs. Garnet Patterson, RR 1, Dashwood; home economics and health, Mrs. Newell Geiger, RR 1, Zurich; reso- lutions, Mrs. Mervyn Tiernan, Dash- wood; historical custodian, Mrs. Wilfred Mack, Crediton; public re- Iations, Mrs. Joseph Grummett, Seaforth; junior convener, Mrs. Robert Doran, RR 1, Hensall. The meeting moved to hold a Women's Institute workshop later this year and appointed the fol- lowing committee: Mrs. Harry Strang, Mrs. Joseph Grummett and Mrs. Garnet Hicks. The county ral- ly will be held in October at Elim- ville and the next annual meeting is slated for Hensall. The financial report showed re- ceipts of $80.47 and a balance on hand of $109.56. Speakers at the. annual includ- ed Mrs. Dale Miller, Clinton; Mrs. Greer Hislop, Stratford; provin- cial board member, and Mrs. Wm. Keays, Hyde Park, chairman of the London area. The event at- tracted 104 delegates. and Mrs. R. Y. McLaren, and while here attended the 25th annivers- ary of Hensall Women's Institute held Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Erb and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fuss, of the Parr Line, have taken up resi- dence in Hensall. Mrs. A. E. Northey, of Camer- on, Ont., visited with "her sister, Mrs. Hugh McMurtrie, for a few days last week. Miss Lillie Foster is not enjoy- ing the best of health, and at present is staying with her sis- ter, Mrs. R. J. Cameron. Mr. Ken Noakes and son, George, of Hamilton;'Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Noakes, Gerald and Gregory of London; Miss Jean Noakes, Lon- don, and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Noakes and family were Sunday guests with Mr. and Mrs. Archie Noakes. LAC and Mrs. Clarence Hoy, Ronnie and Gary are vacationing for three weeks at Port Albert. Mrs. J. E. McEwen and Mrs. Al- vin McBride and Mrs. Valerie Armstrong, of Exeter, are leaving Thursday, May 18, by plane for a six-week European guided tour. The return trip will be by boat. Janie Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Smith, underwent surgery on her eye at St. Joseph's Hospital, London on Wednesday. 'blue coal i Champion Stove and Furnace On WILLIS DUNDAS DUNDAS and LONEY Phone 573 or 138 TWICE the help—HALF . the work with our 2 -Account Plan 1 Pay all bills by cheque on a Personal Chequing Account. 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