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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1971-07-15, Page 9CONSTANCE il News of Mullett council at its July meeting agreed to assist in plans for improving the kitchen in the community hall at Londesboro. The proposal was raised by members of the Women's,Insdit- nte and council approved a grant of $2,000.00 to aid in the project. Howard Cartwright presented a petition asking that a suitable crossing be provided over the river at lots 20 - 21, con. 10 and that work be done on the road to make it passable for his ma- chinery, Council agreed to give consideration to the matter. Severances requested invol- ving lots 2 and 3 in concessions 4,5 and 6, were recommended for approval to the Munitipal Board. Council approved Building Permits to Ronald Gross for a Silo on Lot 36, Con. 11; Reta Kelland for a Patio on Lot N 1/2 25, Con. 12; Beverley Wal- lace for a Porch on Lot 154 Con. 11; Norman Cartwright for an Implement Shed on Lot 22, Con. 8; Bradley Kennedy for a Milk House on Lot 33, Con. 13; subject to Township By-Laws. Accounts approved for pay- ment included: R. C. S. Board, 50% of /71 Levy, $746.50; P.V.IVI., 50% of /71 Levy, $582.23; James John- ston, Wages, $420.10; George ITolgart, Road Superintendent, $428.54; James Scott, Wages, $23.80; H. Lobb & Sons, Re- pairs, $8.88; B.P.011 Ltd„ Fuel, $110.53; Thomas Garniss, Salo Repairs, $56.81; Pollard Bros. Ltd., Chloride, $4,285.14; Wes- ' teel-Rosco, Pollard & Gibbings, $404.16; Radford's Garage, Fuel & Repairs, • $130.42; Robert Burns, Fuel & Repairs, $41,76; Huron, Grader Edges, $57.75; Gordon Clark, Pollard Drain, $224.00.; Huron Pipe Ltd., Pol- lard Drain, $320.59; Clare Vin- cent, Salary, Postage, By-Laws, $457.80; Blyth, Dump Mainten- ance, $341.31; Municipal Wdrld, Supplies, $87.65; Albert Lyon, Dog Damage Award, $380.00; J. R. Shaddick, Valuator& Mileage, $7.20; Corrugated Pipe Ltd., Pol- lard Drain, $174.66; Radford Construction, Gibbings Drain, $1,400.00; Postil Drainage, Pollard Drain, $7,500.00; ontariO Hydro, Street Lights, $87,50; G. A. Whitney, Account, 075.00; Hugh Flynn, Council Expense, $22.00; Beverley Nott, Cutting Elms $127.21; Albert Mason, Cut- ting Elms, $97.75; Lorne Dale, Cutting Elms, $344.29: Correspondent iner, Linda Currie and Mrs. Rob- Mrs. Ken McKellar ert Gardiner. Those In attendance Mr. and Mrs. Wrn, Laidlaw were Mr. and Mrs. RobertGarde and John, London were Saturday bier, Brenda, Ronald and Robbie, visitors with Mrs. J. R. Jeffer- Mr. and Mrs. Ken Bearss and son. Brian, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Walk- , . Mr. Gerlad Cockwell and Mr. er, °Mrs. Jack -McGhee, Jackie, Alvin Cornish, Exeter visited Judy and key, London, Mr. and with Mr. and Mrs. Otto Walker. Mrs. Hugh Currie, Linda and Mrs. Carter Kerslake, Mrs. JoAnn, Dorchester, Mr. and Mrs. Grace Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Robert Hulley„Bob, Sandra, McKellar visited on Friday with David and Debbie, Winthrop. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Thompson Several people from this corn- and Rickie in Goderich. munity attended-the Orange Walk A family party at the home' in Listowel on Saturday. of Mr. arid Mrs. Larrydardin: ros-s--a7ne er on Sunday was held to cele- visited with her grandparenti, brate birthdays of Lisa Gard- Mr. and Mrs. Ken McKellar. Mr. and Mrs.John Wallace, Me. and Mrs. Will Miller, Mrs. Grace Scott and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Laing, Andrew, Murray and Tommy, attended a gather fug of the McLachlan connection at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carter Kerslake on Sunday. We extend our syrpathy to the ,family, of the late Mr. Wil- bur Miller in their "time of bereavement. News of Huronview Three students from Huron couilty, Misses Joe Anne Bates, Elizabeth Gallaher and Audrey Marriott, who are taking a course on social sera/ice at Huronviewthis summer, assisted the regular staff with the old time music and dancing on Monday afternoon. Wednesday afternoon's activities were held on the lawn this week with several outdoor games played and well over 100 residents taking part. Pastor Bigelow of Bayfield Baptist' Church, led the Family Night Program held in'the auditorium last Thursday evening. The musical numbers introduced by Mr. Bigelow , included ladies duet by Mis. ,Chapman, and Louise Talbot; accordion solo Shirley Keys; vocal solo by MrS. BigeloW; numbers by the chorus and a sing song led by Mrs. Chapmkie Also a reading by Nancy Tawcett. It was decided to have a band concert on the lawn if poSsible eacal Thursday evening in July and August. CROMARTY OBITUARY CHERYL LYNN MeLeCHLAN • Cheryl Lynn, the infant daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Glen McLachlan, Clinton, died in War Memorial Chillren's Hospital,' London on Friday. ELECTROHOME an extra degree of excellence. Mr. Benson's Budget Hcis REDUCED PRICES on home entertainment products! FOR EXAMPLE; Use Expositor Want - A Phone 527-0240 10% off ALL Summer Purses — ---- — FUNTREADS and LEISURE TREADS Reg. to 7.98' Now 3.99-4.99 Tom and Bill and Mr. Harold Whyte. Mr. and Mrs. George McIl- wain visited on Sunday with her father, Mr. Walter Kingswell of Huronview. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Medd and Kerri and Jim of Grand Valley visited 'on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Dave Medd of Blyth. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Dowson, Brenda, Bonnie and John of Varna, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Presz- cator, Billy and Debbie were Sun- day evening visitors with Mrs. Ella Jewitt and boys, Miss Margie Whyte left by plane on Friday to spend the sum mer months working in Prince Edward Island. Mrs. Pat Breitbarth and Karen returned home to New Jersey after visiting at the John Thompson home for the past few weeks. Mr. Les Higgirrson, Leslie, Ross and Percy of Hawkesbury were Sunday visitors with Mrs. W. L. Whyte, Tom, Bill and Mr. Harold 'Whyte. Huillett Pions Al . For Community I all NEWS OF (11).0 D -Janet partFinson, Susan Spence, Cynthia Copeland and Joan Ross, Calvin Rodd, David Spence and )3obby Col,vdrey are attending Bimini Camp this week. Mr. and Mrs. Don Brine and Cheryl and Mr.and Mrs. Oscar Brine .were Sunday evening'visite ors with Misses Myrtle and Pearl Brine and Mr. Lloyd Brine of Baseline. Miss Mar y Van Tel of Hol- land has been visiting with her sister, Mrs. Paulyander Speck and family ter several weeks. I,ir. and Mrs. Ron Webb and family of Thunder Bay, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Webb and Steven of London and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Crago and family of Pembroke were Sunday guests with Mr. and Mrs. Norris Webb and family. THE 104ROH Eg1.40$11Pit,'SAFATH,. ciNT This 19" COLOUR. PORTABLE TELEVISON With automatic fine tun- ing and automatic tint control was 599.95 NOW Berkley CO7-120-2 Color Television 519.95 MO Correspondent Miss Mary Malwain Mrs. Ken Thompson and Joan, Mrs. Bill Collins of Seaforth • Spent a few days at their cottage at Birch Beach. Jeffrey Whyte, Paul and Mark Van der Molan returned to their homes after.espending the past week at the Whyte home. Mr. and Mrs. Marris Box, Mr. and eMrs. John Wammes, John and Mary attended the Hog- garth-Wamfnes wedding in Clin- ton on Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. 'John Thompson, Jim, Sharon and Bob, Mrs. Breit- barth and Karen visitedonSunday with Mr and Mrs. Terrence .Hunter .of Colborne Township. Mrs.Bill Dowson of Varna, Mrs. Nelson McClure, Mrs. Ella Jewitt, Mrs. Jim Preszcator at- tended the shower for Margaret Stewart held at the home•of Mrs. Murray Adams, at Londesboro on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Hudson Wood- ruff of St. Davids were Saturday visitors with Mrs. W. L. Whyte. by John D. Baker, - Public Relations Officer, Branch 156e. TRUE STORIES FROM THE LIGHTER SIDE OF WAR In 1940 when England was threatened with invasion from the then victorious German Army, the Canadians. were onfull alert and the Guard was doubled. A Regiment was under canvas and • camped in a quiet farming dis- trict in Surrey. This particular night the guard had been briefed as usual to challenge all corers and flwestigate any strange activ- ity or noise. The night was quiet except for the steady drone of the German bombers overhead. - All of a sudden the sleeping soldiers were awakened by the guirti g Wile 'goes there". He repeated the chal- lenge three times, and then there were two shots, after which there was. silence. The sleepy soldiers went back to sleep, knowing that they would find out what had hap- pened the next morning. When the Guard's' report was made known it appeared that he on hearing noises in the bush skirt- ing -the camp which did not stop when he challenged the intruder, like a good soldier fired in the direction of the noise. When daylight came the intruder turned - out to be an unfortunate old farm horse which had wandered into the bush from a nearby field. The owner was contacted in order that settlement could be made but it appeared that the horse which had been shot, was one of the most valuable horses in Eng- land. The owner insisted that the Regiment pay four thousand dol- lars for it. The Colonel had hoped to resolve the accident quietly on a local level but when the farmer asked- the outrageous price he was forced to refer it to Divisional Headquarters. In 1940 a ship was 'docked in a French harbour loaded with Canadian soldiers. Knowing that the enemy was aware of their presence, the Canadians mounted Bren guns on the deck. Two enemy planes flew over and the Canadians opened up with their Guaranteed Investment Certificates now! Get yours today at... TICTORMand InGREY Correspondent Miss Jean Copeland 4 C.G.I.T. GRADUATION C.G.I.T.' girls, new members and their mothers, had a grad- uation service at the home of Mrs. Fred Parkinson Tuesday evening. Joy Thacker, Janice Thomson and Judy Mills were the graduates. A hay ride and weiner roast followed. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Brine, Mr. and Mrs. Don Brine and Cheryl, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Ins- ley, Murray and Karen and Mr. and Mrs. James Miller were Sunday evening supper guests with Mr. and Mrs, Jack Con- stable and boys of Kirkton. Miss Brenda Parkinson of Exeter spent Thursday and Fri- day with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Parkinson, Margaret and Janet. The members of the Grantor Masonic Lodge #483 held their annual church service in Wood- ham on Sunday morning. The Scripture lesson was read by the Worshipful Master of the Lodge, Mr. Alex Gartenburg. Rev. J. C. King, B.A. delivered the message "Building in Sil- ence". Miss Rhea Mills was organist accompanied by Mrs. Glenn Copeland on the piano, and during the offering played Bless This House". The pot of mums on the Communion Table were in memory of the late Ray Mill's, a past Master of the Lodge and also a member of the Wood- ham Church. Mrs. Lloyd 'Jaques was host- ess fo r the June meeting of the Kirkton Women's Institute on Thursday evening. " A number of the ladies from the community took in the bus trip to Barrie on Monday spon- sored by the Kirkton Horticul- tural Society, The baskets of flowers in...thee_ Church on Sunday morning were in memory of-the late Roy Mc- Naughton of North Bay and form- erly of Woodham, having been placed by the family. Mrs. Roger Miller of Fen- wick and Mrs. Mac Walker of Caledonia. and Mrs. Stanley Mountain of St. Marys were weekend visitors with Jean Copeland and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Copeland, Cynthia, Ellen and Deanna. ' 'Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Brint- nell, Terri and Scott visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ken McGleish, and Seao,„of Mississ- auga. Mr. and Mrs. William Crago and family of Pembroke spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Norris Webb and family. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Brine and Cheryl Brine attended the Brine reunion at St. Pauls on Sunday afternoOn. Mr. and Mrs. William Run- dle and Larry were Sunday supper guests with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Scott of Exeter. , Breit guns, keeping 'the planes in their sights and emptying their magazines. After the firing had died down the end result was one German plane trailing smoke and losing altitude, one troop ship with its funnel and mast riddled with bullet holes, and one irate. ship's Captain. "THE PREMONITION" In Italy during an attack on a German machine gun nest, one soldier in the Section suddenly clutched his- side and yelled, "Stretcher Bearer, Stretcher Bearer, I'm hit." It seemed he could feel the blood running down his leg. He staggered forward holding his side; then suddenly a foolish grin• came over his face as he realized that the bullet had pierced his water bottle, What the- had. thought was blood was only water run- ning down his, leg.- However, only a few seconds afterwards he did need the stretcher bearer as he was shot in the chest. Being a tough soldier he was back in the Front Line within six months. PAST LEGION EVENTS Bingo last Friday night attracted '73 persons. Prizes to the value of $320.00 were won. ,COMING EVENTS Bingo at the Legion Hall on Friday evening July 16th. Executive meeting at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, ju1;22nd. BOX ,FURNITURE Phone 627-0680 Seaficirth 527-0690 MOORTONE Latex Flat Wall Paint * Beautiful colors—and white * Easy to use * Fast dry • MOORTONE House Paint OIL or 'LATEX * For outside painting: —Houses,. cottages, fences and garages. rK. Suggested Retail Price 7.95 594C JOHN A CAREINOI Insurance Agency Phone S27-0490 Seaforth Office Directly UPposite Seaforth Motors . ommini:mmisimmenmem... • There is only one answer to underinsurance jitters —.face up to the problem once and for all. Your G.A. agent will be very haPpy to hello you Survey fire, burglary and liability hazards. Complete peace of mind can be arranged much easier than you think. 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