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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1961-12-21, Page 5ANNOUNCEMEN T We have disposed of our General Insur- ance Agency business to MR. DON EATON Mr. Eaton takes possession January lst, and his Office will be located in the Jackson Aluminum Building, Egmondville. PHONE 74 We wish to express our appreciation for the pleasant associations we have enjoyed during the 12 years we have been in Sea - forth. At the same time, we ask for Mr. Eaton a continuation of the support and co-operation which was extended us our business relations in the community. W. C. OKE General Insurance Agency Phone 647 • Egmondville In the very • best tradition, we 4' wish our old and new friends it holiday filled with all the -happiness of an old-fashioned Christmas! MRS. F. DUNGEY, CHARLIE DUNGEY AND THE STAFF George Kruse, Charlie Wood, Ed. Downer, Clen Kerr, Bill Wilbee, Ed. Hartman, Alvin Smale, Charlie Geddes, Bedford Dungey, Robert Wagler, Roy Butt, Marg Beattie, Mrs. Turner, Bob Hubert, Mrs. E. Hulley, Barb Dungey, Mrs. C. Dungey, Mrs. George Kruse 43' TT All Facilities of the Hotel will be —. OPEN BOXING DAY and NEW YEAR'S DAY And the DINING ROOM will feature TURKEY DINNERS With All the Trimmings ! THE COMMERCIAL HOTEL Phone 227 Seaforth Crowd Dublin To Welcome Santa On Visit Santa Claus came to Dublin on Saturday and distributed nearly 400 bags of Christmas treats to Dublin area children. Arriving in a gaily decorated sleigh at the community tree on Dublin Main Street, the mer- ry visitor was soon surrounded by an eager crowd of children. The visit was arranged by the village trustees, in co-opera- tion with Dublin and Area Chamber of Commerce and Dublin businessmen. HARLOCK On Friday evening, Dec. 15, the pupils of SS No. 6, Hullett, under the direction of their teacher, Mrs. Mae Sholdice, and their music supervisor, Mr. Herman De Jong, of Goderich, put on a Christmas program to a full schoolhouse of parents and friends. The program consisted of the following: Opening chorus and the Christmas Welcome; recita- tion, "Hello," by Fred McClure; chorus, "Popping Corn"; chair- man's report by Mr. McCIure; play, "Christmas Bout," show- ing Christmas Eve and Christ- mas Morning; recitation, "No Choice," by Mary Lou Gregor; junior chorus sang "Jolly Old Fellow," "When Mary Lulled Her Babe" and "New Year's Eve"; play, "Truth Telling 'Ma- chine" ; recitation, "Santa's Shortcomings" by Donald Mac- Gregor; Senior Chorus sang "Good Christian Men", "Poor Shepherds" and "Hasten Shep- herds"; piano solo, "Away in a Manger," "Good King' Win" and "Jingle Bells," by Kathleen McEwing; silent play, "Furnish- ing the House," by,°seven boys; The Christmas Wreath drill was presented by six girls; play, "Wanted, a Housekeeper"; Jun- ior Girls' chorus sang, "The Evergreens" and "Angels Cry in Bethlehem"; pageant, Christ- mas Story, read by Joyce Roe; chorus, "Too Fat For the Chim- ney"; recitation, "Good Night," by nine juniors; cI'osing chorus, "Merry Christmas." Santa Claus came and gifts and candies were given to the pupils. Mr. McClure moved a vote of thanks to the teacher, music teacher and pupils. OBITUARIES EDWARD NEIL There passed away in Beck Memorial Sanatorium, London, on Wednesday, Dec. 20, Albert Edward Neil, of Exeter. He is survived by his wife, the for- mer Mary D. Cuthill, of McKil- lop, and brothers Hartley, Mit- chell; Chester, Seaforth; Cecil, Lucan; George and Wesley, of Kirkton; Harold, London, and a sister, Mrs. Charles Waghorn, Exeter. The funeral will be held on Friday from Hopper -Hockey funeral home, Exeter. LOUIS MATTHEWS DUBLIN—Louis Matthews, a prominent citizen of Detroit, passed away suddenly at his home, 14-695 Rutherford Ave., on Wednesday, Dec. 6, at the age of 64, Born a mile west of Dublin, he was the son of the late Pat- rick and Mrs. Matthews. His early education was in Dublin, and he left for Detroit in 1914. He served with the American Forces in the First World War, He was actively engaged in in- surance and real estate busi- ness at the time of his death. Married to Mary Kennedy, of Stratford, who survives, also two daughters, Mary Lou, of Detroit; Mrs. Harry (Rose Marie) Held, of Erie, Pa.; two sons, Patrick and William, of Detroit; two brothers, Torn, of Marlette, Michigan; Sylvester, Detroit; four sisters, Mrs. Ar- thur (Catherine) Rotarius, Mrs. William (Mary) Brock, Ann and Mildred, all of Detroit; also two grandchildren. Solemn Requiem High Mass was sung at 10:30 on Saturday morning at St. Mary's of Red- ford Church by Rev. Leon Ken- nedy, C.S.B., of Michigan. In- terment took place in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Last -Minute Gift Suggestion "RAI),VOR" Flnra/s $1.50 to $19.95 See hundreds of other Smart Last - Minute Gift Suggestions at SAVAUGE'S Jewellery - Gifts Fine China SEAFORTH MON sr i ti semi ! r, 'per, »E At. it L ITS'11 % PORM We're Ready for the Last Big Rush with the Big Stock Extra Salespeople And Lots of Free Gift Boxes ! WE'RE OPEN 'TIL 9 P.M. 'TIL CHRISTMAS lory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. LUKE 2:14 May the true messige of Christmas fig your heart with greatest joy. WE SUGGEST ! Gloves, Handbags, Hosiery, Night -Wear, Lingerie, Slips, Housecoats, Car Goats, Slacks, Skirts, Sweaters, Blouses, Um- brellas. FOR THE HOME: Towels, Towel Sets, Blankets, Lunch Sets, Lunch Cloths, Linen Table Sets. All priced for budget shoppers in qualities you'll be proud to give ! WE SUGGEST ! Dress Shirts, Sport Shirts, Knitted Shirts, Pyjamas, Bathrobes, Smoking Jackets, Hosiery, Ties, Gloves, Belts, Men's Jewel- lery, Handkerchiefs, Wallets, Sox and Tie Sets, Dress Slacks, Slim Jeans, Car Coats, Sport Jackets, Novelty Vests . . , ALL FAMOUS MAKES — PRICED RIGHT• GREAT CHRISTMAS SHOWING OF QUALITY FUR COATS By special arrangement with one of Canada's leading furiers, we have, for Christmas selling, a range of fur jackets, three-quarter and full length fur coats. FuIIy guaranteed by us, as to quality, make and style, and priced at close mark-up for quick selling ! The Store With the Quality Gifts S T E W A R T B RO S• The Store With the Quality Gifts ~ ,r•) if' it ir,. �f..,S .r...: it ii.+%. ifnf if..A,f it ~.�%'T..n° i ..a° i ..r° ir- ifs if.,�' gr a' .r-orif' i Y' iT.'a° BRODHAGEN NEWS OF THE WEEK Mr. and Mrs. Henry E. Diegel quietly observed their 54th wed- ding anniversary on Dec. 12th. Mrs. Norman Ahrens under- went an operation in Stratford Hospital. Mr. Kenneth Elligsen under- went an operation for appen- dicitis in Stratford Hospital. Mr. Jonas Dittmer is confin- ed to Stratford Hospital with a heart condition. A miscellaneous shower • was held for Miss Joan French in Bornholm Hall on Saturday ev- ening. A number of ladies from here attended. The following piano pupils of Miss Audrey Priestap tried ex- aminations recently: Paul Hor- an, Grade VI, first class hon- ors; Alvin Hicks, Grade III, pass; Bonita Hoegy, Grade H, honors; Douglas Watson, Grade 1, honors. A banquet and dance was held in the Community Hall re- cently for about 175 of Mit- chell Shoes, and last Saturday evening a banquet and dance was held in the same hall for Mechanical Rubber Plant, of Mitchell, with about 180 at- tending. A shower was held in the Community Hall here for Mr. and Mrs. McCutcheon, of Brus- sels, nee Betty Doerr, and also for Mr. and Mrs. Ben Williams, nee Ellen Schauber, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Sippel, of Stratford, spent the week- end with Mr. and Mrs. Dalton Hinz. The Stewards of the Chris- tian Home (Married Couples Group of St. Peter's Lutheran Church), sponsored a nursery party for the cradle roll and beginners of the Sunday School and their mothers last Thurs- day afternoon in the church basement. Mrs. Ralph Fischer, Mrs, Lloyd Prueter, Mrs. Har- old Elligsen, Mrs. Ralph Hicks, Mrs, Harvey Ahrens and Mrs. Mervyn Hodgert were in charge. Mrs. Edgar Elligsen showed slides of the Christmas story, with Mrs. Fischer reading the commentary; Mrs. Prueter read the prayer, and Mrs. Ronald Hinz was the pianist. Each child was presented with a package consisting of an orange, choco- late„ -bar and a toy. Lunch was served and supplied by mem- bers of the Married Couples Group. The United Lutheran Church Women enjoyed a Christmas social in the church basement with their husbands as guests last Tuesday evening. The Brod- hagen group prepared a deli- cious goose dinner, and the Bornholm group presented a splendid program. A gift ex- change was held among the ladies, .and Pastor Brill was presented with a quilt and blanket. Luther League Meets The regular meeting of the Luther League was held Sun- day evening, opening with the hymn, "The Church's One Foun- dation." Donald Beuermann read the Scripture. The topic was presented by Jane Rock, assisted by Roger Sholdice. Sharon Beuermann led in pray- er and several more hymns were sung. The business was discussed with Roger Sholdice in charge. It was decided to go carol singing to the shut-ins of the congregation on Dec. 27th. The annual meeting will be held on Jan. 14. Jane Rock was in charge of recreation. The meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer. The Sunday School of St. Peter's Lutheran Church will present their annual Christmas program on Sunday evening, Dec. 24, at 8 o'clock. Christmas Concert The pupils and teacher, Mr. Dunbar, of Brodhagen school, presented their Christmas con- cert at the Community Hall on Monday evening, with a large crowd attending. Rev. Harold Brill was the chairman, and Mr. E. J. Harley, school music teacher, was the pianist. The hall was beautifully decorated for the occasion, including a lighted Christmas tree. The program consisted of a three - act play, "Christmas Treat"; two-part choruses; gui- tar selection; a play, "Rumpel- silskin"; a minstrel number; recitations, solos and choruses. Santa Claus distributed gifts and treats to the children, dad the draw on four prizes was held. The winners were: elec- tric blanket, Gary Priestap, Brodhagen; Shaeffer snorkel pen, Audrey Pristap, Mitchell; desk lamp, Betty Bissonette, Mitchell; coffee carafe, Chris W. Leonhardt, Brodhagen. Mr. Wilbur Hoegy spoke a few words on behalf of the school board. The board members are Wilbur Hoegy, Harvey Ahrens and Edwin Bach. The school meeting is to be held Dec. 27, in the afternoon. Acknowledge More Donations Additional contributions to the Christmas activities com- mittee have been received since a list of contributors was pub- lished a week ago, according to treasurer J. A. Stewart. These include: Alex Hassom $ 5.00 Gordon Noble . 2.00 Wm. M. Hart 5.00 Seaforth Lumber Ltd. 10.00 Johnnie Blue 5.00 Norman Scoins 2.00 Alvin Hoff 2.00 Mr. Stewart said the names of two contributors had been omitted from last week's list by mistake. These were: Sills Hardware Ball & Macauly . 10.00 $20.00 i►..r �f..+% i .,4 if.9 i ..A ,,,' , f .,:i or, ir..�r ir..n` �r it f iT.�%,f it it i r (r ir..a''r i ...r ,fr...A HENSALL Mr. Tom Lavender received word of the death of his oldest brother, William Stanley, in Kingston General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Lavender attended the funeral which was held in Madoc on Tuesday, Dec. 19. On Monday, Dec. 18, the CP & T Committee of the IOOF and Amber Rebekah Lodges deliv- ered 17 plants, 10 Christmas boxes and two cheques to the sick and shut-ins of the village, In charge of the project were Mrs. Eva Parker (chairman), Mrs. Pearl Shaddick, Mrs. Inez McEwen, Mrs. A. Orr, Ted Tay- lor and Bill Coleman. Mrs. Grant MacLean was con- vener of the ticket sales for the three Christmas cakes recently drawn for and a project of the Kippen East WI, which was very successful. Jack Caldwell and Bill Gibson were first prize winners, having sold 29 books. Scouts . Cub Wash Cars Hensall Scouts and Cubs had a busy day Saturday. doing a rushing business washing cars and realized $55 for their ef- forts. Proceeds will he used for camping equipment, and the boys hope to try and build a hut of their own. Assisting with the project were Scoutmaster; Paul Paton and John Baker, as- sistant: Cubmaster Jack Laren der and Ken Richardson and Ron Ralph, as assistants. A number of fathers and mem- hers of group committees also helped. The cars were washed at General Coach Works of Canada. Last -Minute Gift Suggestion For Little Angels Royal Doulton Bonnykins Ware 85c to $2.85 See a store full of last-min- ute Gift Suggestions at SAVAUGE'S Jewellery - Gifts Fine China SEAFORTH FEATURE CHRISTMAS PARTY WHEN REBEKAHS MEET HERE At the last regular meeting of Edelweiss Rebekah Lodge of the year, Mrs. Charles Reeves, N.G., named the following so- cial committee for the next three months: Mrs. A. Forbes, convener; committee, Mrs. D. McLean, Mrs. M. Messenger, Mrs. Victor Lee, Mrs. A. Baker, Mrs. E. Smith, Mrs. S. Habkirk and Mrs, F. Bennett. A post -Christmas party is to follow the January 8th meet- ing. The property committee, convened by Mrs. Lorne Carter, was named to meet with the committee of Fidelity Lodge IOOF regarding the insulation .1 of a hot water supply tank in the lodge's kitchen. A Christmas party was held following the meeting for the members and families of both lodges. Warden Haney was chairman for the program, con- sisting of a skit by several mem- bers of Fidelity Lodge; Misses Eileen Smith and Margaret Hil- len favored with duets, and all participated in carol singing. Following several games of euchre and bingo, Santa Claus distributed gifts to the chil- dren. Lunch was served by Mrs. Mae Hillebrecht and her social committee. For the LAST-MINUTE SHOPPER SLIPPERS ARE ALWAYS A WELCOME GIFT AT THIS POLIDAY TIME OF YEAR! `�'t Your g ft of a pair of our �i ‘,arn, attractne Slippers � will he reoei\ed and appre- ciated by eery member of /i the family. Men's and Boys' SLIPPERS $1.98 to $-L98 • n Y . 14, /1,t',4' I' Women's, Misses' & Childs' SLIPPERS 1 i 4 $1.98 ae c1T;r 611. ;ti to $4.98 OUR' MANY THANKS TO YOU ALL, AND TO ALL A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS! WILLIS SHOE STORE Seaforth — Ont.