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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1976-11-18, Page 23service back, to, the Legion Veteran, The 'salute was taken by Comrade A pot Mice supple; was V11,frOd ' d Eoswell, 1st. World War by "the members, Att the eyeains. INTRODUCING... A NEW FACE IN DOWNTOWN STRATFORD • .. an interesting new face with a familiar old name is: now open in Stratford at 8 Wellington Street. come in, you'll enjoy the same friendly service and good quality Gordons IS known for in the established men's store. Come in and ,browse through our Fall and ChriiihiliS collection of dresses, suits, Coats, sportswear, sweaters, blouses, slacks, skirts, jewelry, gloves and scarves, for today's comtqmporary woman. When shopping Stratford's Downtown District, makolf a habit to drop into Gordon's Ladles Shop and see all that's new and oxIting in quality ,fashiOns. J OORDONS LADIES' FASHION SHOP 8 Wellington .St. 27 1 -469 1 across frOM city Hall, • Ilicartr E, ,Ben.n.etl liability Insurance, group IV,foitgage Insuranceillegiateirecl Retirekpent Saving Plans . , • own Life Ins.:Comlpany Tel .iplflce 5214014. • . • , • ' •• • • "Tfig,.:Hypori pcpp,.siTo.rip :140t.tv,41111.0!,.. 1910. f E ..rrOtc. For Veterans Victoria Park-A-large crowd attended the service, in spite of cold weather. (Expositor Photo) By John Bake.fi. PublACity Chu/Mau Branch gentembrUnce • .Pay was observed Thursday by Branch 156 when veterans marched to the Cenotaph led by the Seaforth District High School Band, under the direction of George Hildebrand. The parade was, turned over to Padre Bob Spittal by the Sgt. at Arms CoMrade James Brown. The service was conducted by the Rev. H.J. Laragh, Rev, J.S. Sharpies, Rev. Robert Roberts, Rev. E.G. Nelson .and Rev. M.E. Reuber. President Tont Wilbee and Comrade Bill- Wilbee presented a new roll of honour in memory of their late father which • was dedicated by Rev. M.E. Reuber. The wreath from the Royal Canadian Legion was placed at the Cenotaph by. the 1st World War Veterans. Other wreaths, were placed by representatives of the following municipalities, organizations and business firms: Province of Ontario, Town of Seaforth, Township of McKillop, THEY DON'T FORGET — There‘was al 1.911g line-up of veterans who laid their poppies at the cenotaph near the end of the Remembrance Day service at ROLLING DRUMS The SDHS Girls' Trumpet Band; under the direction of• George Hildebrand, ' lead the parade to the cenotaph on Remembrance Day. it was very cold at Victoria Park and a bus was provided to keep band members warm during the service. (Expositor Photo) McKILLOP'S WREATH — McKillop reeve, Allan Campbell, left, was one of the many representatives of government, organizations and businesses at -Seaforth's Remembrance Day Service. Legion Zone Commander Cleave Coombs and Legion member Bill Wilbee place the McKillop,wreath.. (Expositor Photo) Egmondville personals Correspondent weekend in London at Mr. and Mrs. C. Geddes Mrs. Don Talbot's. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Murphy visited with Ellen's brother and Miss Sheila Geddes and Miss Sister-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Connell in London the Pam Geddes spent the weekend before last in Sarnia. Sheila with week before last. her grandparents Mr. and Mrs, Mr. and Mrs. Darwin Banner- James Cameron and Pam with a man and Becky spent the friend, Miss Dawn Dale. Rebekahs observe a minutes silence Grands club.met at the home of The Edelweiss Rebekah Past Flanders Fields. A social time Mae Habkirk then read In was enjoyed and the host and Mae Hillebrecht with Time Dunn co-hostess served lunch. as co-hostess. After a short The next meeting is on Decem- business meeting conducted by ber 9 with Ethel Boyes and Irene the president Helen Reeves, a Smith in charge, The dine and tnimites silence was observed, , as place for the next Meeting will the meeting was held on depend on the weather, Remembrance Day. (By John Baker) Veterans and associate members and their wives gathered at the Legion Hall in Seaforth on Saturday night for the annual veteran's banquet. Head table guests were piped in to the hall by Comrade Peter Malcolm. • The colors were marched on by the Sgt. at Arms, Comrade • James Brown after Which President Comrade Tom Wilbee conducted ' opening ceremonies. Padre Bob Spittal acted as pianist for "0 'Canada" and followed with the blessing. Comrade Dick Whiteley proposed a toast to the Queen and, to the fallen Comrades, ' ' The Ladies Auxiliary served a delicious roast beef dinner, Wilbee welcomed Tom welcomed the large gathering and gave special welcome to the 1st World War Veterans who were seated at the head table. Comrade George Miller, 1st Vice President „introduced the head table, including Peter and Annie Malcolm, Padre Bob Spittal and Mrs. Spittal, Herb Trapnell 1st World War veteran, Secord McBrien 1st World War veteran and Mrs. McBrien, Dr. Toll 1st World War veteran and Mrs. Toll, Dave Netzke 1st World War veteran and Mrs. Netzke, `Andy Houston 1st World War• veteran and Mrs. • Houston, Gordon Scott, Zone Secretary and Barbara Scott, President of the Ladies Auxiliary, Howard Carroll, Zone Sports Officer and Evelyn Carroll, Honorary Treasurer of the Ladies Auxiliary, Provincial Command Tom Wilbee , president of Branch 156 and Helen Wilbee, Comrade Bill Smith, Deputy District Commander, District 'IA" Comrade Cec Rickard, District Commander, District "C" and Km. Rickard, Comrade Cleave Ceomhs, Zone Commander and Peg Coombs, Zone Commander Ladies Auxiliary, Mayor Betty Cardno, Ned .Boswell 1st World • War Veteran, Comrade Al Nicholson, District Poppy Chairman and Helen Nicholson, Wilson Allan 1st World- War veteran and Mrs. Allan, Harry Palin 1st World War veteran and Mrs. Palin, George Flewitt 1st World War veteran, .Lorne Dennis 1st World War veteran, Jack Eisler, 2nd Vice President and Doreen Eisler, George Miller, 1st Vice President and Joyce Miller. President Wilbee introduced John Nielsen and Steve Underwood, the two Seaforth Student athletes who distinguished themselves at the Dominion sports meet in Edmonton last summer and who were sponsored by the branch. The President of the • Ladies Auxiliary, Barbara Scott, showed the Bursary Certificate that had been presented to Faye Storey by the Royal Canadian Legion and Ladies Auxiliary of Provincial Command. Comrade Jack Eisler thanked the ladies for the buquet, and Mayor Betty Cardno brought. greetings from the town of Seaforth. Comrade Al Nicholson introduced the guest speaker, Comrade William Smith from Lucan, Who spoke about' 'the growth of the Legion and how the First Wor d War veterans worked to form - he organization fifty years ago He said that when the 2nd World War veterans came back in 1946 the old veterans, trained thenhyvith great patience to carryon the work of the Legion, and he hoped that we would be as Tcfvynolp Tnekerstnith, goyal .C.Padja4 404 Auxiliary .anch. First_ Presbyterian Church, • A010c4.4 .Church, $t, ROutan. catholic Church,,Nurthside United Church, .E,gritendville United Church, Seaforth District High , School', Huron-Perth Catholic ,School Board, Seaforth OOPS c141.1,, Seafortil Women's Institute, Bde.lweio Rebekah Lodge, Order of the -Eastern Star, L.O.B.A.,.Independent Order of Odd Fellows, gritantlia. Masonic Lodge, 170 No, 793, Knights of Columbus, Qenesco of Canada Ltd., SeafOrth Fire Brigade, Seaforth Public Utilities Commission, Seaforth Optimist Club, Gay Lea Foods, L.C.B.O.,. Seaforth Creamery, A. Nicholson, 'Huron Expositor, Huron Fabrica-, tors, Topnotch Feeds Ltd., Boyes Farm . Equipment,, W Seaforth Insurance and the-Air Cadets. •,. There was a'very good turn out for the parade in spite of the cold weather. Veterans, members of the Ladies Auxiliary, Air Cadets and wreath bearers marched through the snow from the Legion Hall to the Cenotaph and after the Cec Rickard conducted the closing ceremonies. .,•w- The music for the dance that followed was supplied by the Ian Wilbee orchestra. - Last Sunday Nov. 7th, the veterans marched to, the St. James R.C.Church led by the Community Band under the direction of Dr. Charles Toll. Dr. Toll, and several members of the Community Band are regular members of Branch 156. Rev. Father Laragh conducted the service at St. James and welcomed the Legionaires to the Church. Early Bird Draw There will be an Early Bird draw at the end of November, and 4, the big draw will be at the end of December. To be eligible members must have paid 1977 membership dues. The draw that was held at the end of October was won by Comrade Pearson Chesney. The members of Branch 156 sincerely wish Mrs. Alice McConnell a speedy recovery from the injuries that she Suffered in recent car accident. Mrs. McConnell has been a regular attendant at the Veteran's banquet for many years. Don't Delay . . . Comeln Today 1973 OLDS ROYALLE 4-door, full power, air. $3795 conditioning. Licence DFU118 , 1971 BUICK ELECTRA 2-door, fay $ 895 equipped. Licence C0J257 1972 MAVERICK 2-door, 6 cylinder, $1 995 automatic. Licence BZF515 ' 1973 BUICK LE SABRE 2-door, full power, '3295 only 30,000 miles. Licence DHA055 1973 BUICK LE SABRE 4-door, fully equipped including air conditioning, 'power $3495 windows and power seats. Licence V(193 ,1975 MAVERICK 4-door, 6 cylinder, defogger, only 29,000 miles. Licence JCN021 3645 automatic, power steering, AM radio, rear 1972 GALAXIE 500 2-door, V-8, automatic, $1895 double power. Licence DFJ384 . V 1970 FAIRLANE 500 2-door 'hardtop, V-8, . automatic, power steering and brakes, new si paint. Licence CZN778 11. 1974 LTD BROUGHAM• 2-dOor, V-8, automatic, power steering, power brakes, air cLiocnednciteioDn • Finz97,42.Power seats. 1972 FORD Custom Ranchwagon, V-8, automatic, power steering, radio. Licence 1° 70 DFU549. Remember ... It's Sense To See Snider's Huron County's Largest Ford Dealer Larry Snider Motors LIMITED EXETER 235-1640 LONDON 227-4191 Open Weekdays Until 9:00 Saturdays Until 6:00 with Connoisseur by DRYER Delicate, Permanent Press and time Cycles. $219.95 10EITED patient with .the- • associate members when we are training them to carry on our work.' He ,„, went on to say "there is nothing like Legion comradeship, and since the members have' been bringing their wives to Legion functions the Legion is so much better for it." He said many things are happening in Canada and we need a strong body like the Legion, to keep a closer eye on' things. He praised the . Ladies Auxiliary and said that they have made the Legion what it is today. Comrade Wilfred Titford thanked the speaker and presented him with a small gift on - behalf of the Branch as a token of - appreciation. Comrade TQIII • Wilbee introduced District Commander, Cec Rickard who commented on the variety of thoughts that come to mind when we observe Remembrance Day on Nov. 11th. ."For some it is a day to remember 'a husban'd or son: For some it is a time to recall. a period of separation. For some it is a day commemorating events that' happened 20, 30, 60 years ago. which which are actually a matter of history than personal experience" he Said. . He recalled a unique service he had attended with his father one year in. the early thirties. It was arranged for Remembrance Sunday he said just previous to Armistice Day by the Canadian Legion and was held in the Capital Theatre in Galt, He went on to descirbe the service. From a liturgical standpoint, he said it would be regarded s a strange service indeed. It was composed of old, familiar songs and hymns played by the Citadel Band of the Salvation Army - there was a master of ceremonies who was an old soldier, he could move from a humorous story to something sacred or sentimental with the greatest of ease, because he knew his audience frrim heading this service for years, and his audience knew him. It was the usual run of service, an address, then the Last Post, a piper from the H.L.I. played the Lament, the dimming of lights, 2 minutes silence, .Reveille, then the boistrous playing and singing of "Blest Be The Tie That Binds". • Then the service was over • the people milled about - had sonic refreshments had some lunch then away home, "It may all sound strange and sentimental to the uninitiated and it was. But believe me, these men and women were remembering. Just as we are tonight,- he coqcluded. Comrade Cleave Coombs, Zone Commander recalled a Zone dance • in Goderich and congratulated Comrade Howard Carroll for the good job he did as chairman in charge of arrangements. Honorary Treasurer of the Ladies Auxiliary Provincial Command, Evelyn Carroll, brought greetings fyorn Provincial Command. . Cott-trade Ned Boswell who spoke for the 1st World War Veterans, received a standing ovation. Peg Coombs: ZOne Commander of .the Ladies Auxiliary brought greetings from the Zone. District Commander, 250 attend banquet • The friendly neighbour- hood exercise. 411111 04101117Paln4an Walk. a lohockli.lay.* WASHER $349.95 *FAME E 1895 GIVE MOM A BREAK! Laundry's made Easy Normal, Delicate & Permapress cycles. 3 wash levels 3 wash & rinse temperatures iiaaforth e Ontario. Office Phone 527.1320 • Plant Phone 627.029i