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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1948-08-05, Page 8Supplement the: TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST 5, J<MS WITH ICED ESSENTIALS Puf your Elizabeth Arden beauty in the ice-box .., so you can cool as you cleanse. Cleanse, Refresh, Soothe . . . it's a cool, quick way to recovery after a wilting day. CLEANSE with iced Ardena Fluffy Cleansing Cream (for oily skin) or Ardena Cleansing Cream (for dry or normal skins), 1.25 to 7.00 REFRESH with chilled Ardena Skin Tonic briskly patted on, 1.25 to 9.75 SMOOTH with ice cool Ardena Orange Skin Cream, 1.25 to 9.50. Or Ardena Velva Cream, 1.25 to 7.00 Your drugs at Robertson’s Phone 5o Exeter BRINSLEY I Decoration, services will be! held at St. Mary’s Anglican I Church on Sunday, August 29. Further notice later. Mrs. Al Baxley and Bobbie, o-f Sarnia, are spending some time with Mr- and Mrs. Levi White. I We are glad to report that Mr. Cyril Morley has returned to his home after being a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital, London, for some time. Mrs. Alice Gray, of Toronto, spent the week-end with Miss Mary B. Amos. Mrs. Florent Bishop, of Del­ hi. is spending a few weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Flet­ cher (lower. Miss Gladys Neil has returned to her home here after her trip > to the coast. Mrs. Hess, of Zurich, has re­ turned home after spending some time with Mr. and Mrs. James Trevethick. Mr. and Mrs. Eli Rosser. Jack, of Ailsa Craig, and Mary, of London, spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Amos. Mrs. Alonzo Hodgins, Phyllis and Bobbie, spent Thursday af­ ternoon with her mother, Mrs. Lin Craven. Mrs. Mary Carter spent. Thurs­ day with Miss Mary B. Amos. Mr. Roy Glenn, who has been a patient in a London hospital, returned ta his home here. Mr. and Mrs. Frank McLellan and family, of Strathroy, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Flet­ cher Gower. Mrs. Tillie Sholdice, of Lon­ don, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Wes Lewis. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hodgson attended the Hodgeon reunion at Ipperwash on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. William Watson spent the week-end in Wayne, Michigan. Dr. Elmer Amos, of Brantford and Mr. Alvin Amos, of London, spent the week-end with Miss Mary B, Amos. Miss Marvel Watson and her friend, Miss Natalie Erskine, of London, spent the week-end at the former’s home here. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Johnston, of Moose Jaw, Sask., and Mr. and Mrs. Archie Webb, of Lon­ don, spent Friday last at the home of Mr. J. L. Amos. History of Winchelsea School (Reprinted from a booklet published by The Exeter Tiines- Advocate fox' the Winchelsea Old Boys* Reunion, Aug* —•) Grain W anted We are in the market for wheat, oats, barley, peas, and beans, and we will pay you the top prices. We have installed an Electrically Controlled Hoist; also grain and bean pits for dumping either your bulk or bagged grain, or beans in the arrange­ ment requires little or no labor for unloading. Cook Bros. Milling Co. HENSALL, ONTARIO Officer Phone 54, Residence 63 STYLED AND DESIGNED TO INFLUENCE THE FUTURE S112.R0 F.O.B. London, Canada . . the charm and convenience of her modern bathroom ... the magic advantages of her modern kitchen . . . thanks to a DURO pressure system. Luxury she dreamed of without the extravagance she thought necessary. INSTALL THE BEST . . . INSTALL A DURO •« . . von can get shallow or deep well systems to meet all your needs for home . . . barns . . . truck gardens ... fire protection. EMCO FIXTURES and FITTINGS Teamed with your DURO system, fhey will add new joy to daily living . . , protect family health ... fit your home modernizing budget like a charm. Sec us for complete i information, Here’s to the old friends true Who share iu all we do. And have learned all our ways Through many yesterdays. Usborne, one of the banner townships of Huron County, is situated in the beautiful garden of Southern Ontario. The Township of Usborne is on the east side of the London Road, equi-distant from London and Go­ derich. The settlement of the township started early in the 1840’s, and by 1850 nearly all the land was taken up. The early settlers secured homes 'for themselves and then built churches and schools. The first record of S.S. No. 6, Usborne, later known as Winchelsea School, was in 1854 when the section was formed consisting of 5117 Vs acres with assessment of $25'2.050. The first school house was a log building with a cottage roof, situated on Lot 10, Concession ,8. In the centre of the room was a large box stove. Mr. Reed was the first teacher. On March 24. 1868, the trustees, William Miners and Thomas Nagle, bought a half acre of land from James Paulin. This land was situated forty-four rods west of Winchelsea Corner. Here a white brick school was built and it. was divided into two narrow rooms by a pine boar-d partition. For the first year just one room was used but in 1869 it became a two teacher school. In 1906 the school was changed to a one-roomed school and this continued for ten years. Then it became a two-roomed school again and fifth class work was taught. In 1883 a W’oodshed was built on the south side of the school. This woodshed is the present woodshed to­ day. A picket fence was also erected on the east, south and west sides of the school ground. In June, 1915, a half acre of land to the south of the school was bought for a playground from Mr. George Heywood at a cost of $75. Time went on and many people felt the need of a new school. On Oct. 1, 1918, a special meeting of rate­ payers was called and it was decided to build a new school in 1919 at a cost of approximately $10,000. The trustees at this time were Thomas Bell, George God bolt and Newton Clarke. A committee of three ratepayers, Thomas Washburn, Charles Johns and Samuel Brock, was appointed to act with the trustees in the building of the new school. So the present red brick school was erected, and the pupils moved into the new school in March, 19 20. A stable was built out of the lumber of the old school, with Newton Clarke in charge of this. Laud to the east of the school grounds was purchased from W. G. Medd at a cost of $20. Improvements have always been made when necces- sary and to-day we have our well-equipped school build­ ing with the beautifully kept grounds around it. At the annual meeting 1916, a secretary-treasurer, separate from the Trustee Board, was appointed, J. W. Skinner being the first one so appointed. On January 1, 1946, S.S. No. 6 entered the Usborne Township School Area, and Garnet Hicks was appointed secretary-treasurer by the Township Area Trustees. In September, 1946, the teaching of Grades IX and X was discontinued as the pupils were transported to Ex­ eter High School. In June, 1947, Winchelsea School be­ came a one-roomed school again with Harvey Sparling as the teacher. Throughout these years the salaries have varied and to us to-day some of them seem very meagre. The first record of salary was in 18 65 when Samuel P. Halls re­ ceived $400. In 1872 the junior teacher. Miss Julia Spi­ cer, received $150, but in 1889 Miss Jane Brotherston re­ ceived only $125. The highest salary paid was in 19 46- 47 when Mr. C. Smith received $1750 with only eighteen pupils in the senior room. For the same year Mrs. Elsa Smith taught in the junior room and received $1300 with nineteen pupils. One of the highlights of each year was the annual Christmas Concert which in later years was held, in Elim- ville United Church. This was an event of special in­ terest to all, especially parents, for at that concert bash­ ful Johnny and smiling Mary made their debut on the stage. These humble beginnings have enabled the pupils to grasp and master .the various situations which have confronted them in later years and, generally speaking, their success can be traced back to the good old days spent in the little old school house. In 1937, at the annual meeting, it was decided to have music instruction in the school. Mr. Lawrence Wein was engaged as Music Supervisor, Since then, he has helped with the music at the Christinas Concert. The honour of occupying the school desk the longest goes to Miss Lila Culloch (Mrs. Calder McKaig). In closing this narrative, we must pay tribute to the pupils who served, and also to those who sacrificed their lives in both World Wars, I and II. Space does not per­ mit relating the achievements of the scholars who gradu­ ated from our school. Suffice to say that they have oc­ cupied several important positions of trust and honour throughout the American continent. Life is sweet just because of the friends we have made, And the things which in common we share; We want, to live on, not because of ourselves, But because of the people who care. It’s giving and doing for somebody else, On this all life’s splendor depends; And the joy of the world, when you sum it all up, Is found in the making of friends. BLANSHARP Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Thaek- ei' and family spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Talbot, Mitchell Road. Mrs. Fred Pattison spent Sun­ day evening with Mr. and Mrs. M. Driver, of Mitchell Road. Mr. and Mrs, Edwin Soakel, of Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Clar­ ence Poulleu and David, of Toronto, Mr. .and Mrs, Milton Hooper were Sunday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Leibler, of Mitchell Mr. Harvey Parkinson and family spent Sunday at Grand Bend. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Martin and baby, of Tillsonburg, Mrs. Clarence Martin and Betty, of St. Marys, and Mrs. W, B. Young, of St. Marys, spent Wed­ nesday with Mi's. Jas. Mossey. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Langford and family, of Clandeboye, vis­ ited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Herb Langford. Mrs. Ettie Hooper, of St. Marys, spent Sunday with Mr. •and Mrs. Arthur Baker, Mr, Milton Hooper, Mr, Glad- wyn Hooper, Ruth and Clare attended the Stratford Horse Races on Monday. Mr, and Mrs. Milton Hooper, Mrs. Cecil Caaun, Mrs. ,W- Ur­ quhart and Mary attended the funeral of their cousin, Mr. Jack Rocking at St. Thomas last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Hooper, of St. Marys, visited on Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Gladwyn Hooper. Mrs. T. Waugh returned to London on Friday after spend- two weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Leonard Thacker. Mr. and Mrs. Russel Brandon of Whitewash, spent Friday with Mrs. Jas. Mossey. Mr. and Mrs. Wes Jaques, of Zion, spent Saturday with Mrs. Jas, Mossey and family, Mrs. M. Hyland, of Toronto, has returned after spending ,two weeks with Mrs. Jas. Mossey. Miss Kathleen Mossey is spending this week with Mr and Mrs. Clarence Martin, of St. Marys, « Lindenfield’s Limited bcu LI m IT-8 D iont>on-nfimiL-ron-TcmonTO-suoaunv-u»nnipeG-VAncouvt» Preserving Kettles Cold Pack Carmers Tea Kettles Rotary Pulpers Presto Cookers Dish Pans Paring Knives Peelers Tongs for handling hot rubbers and rings Ladels Swenson Jar Tighteners Sealer Rubbers & Rings DO YOUR CANNING THE EASY WAY WITH THESE KITCHEN HELPS FROM WHALEN Mr, Russell Parkinson, of Stratford, is holidaying this week with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Parkinson. Miss Arlene Skinner, of Cent­ ralia, is visiting with Mrs. E. Foster fox' a few weeks. Miss Audrey Arksey, of Lon­ don, spent the week-eud at her home. Recent .visitors with Mr. and Mrs, Geo. Millson were, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hern, of Norwich, Miss Olive Hern and Mr. Ar­ thur Gunning, of Exeter, and Mr. and Mrs. Alf Brock, of St. Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Arksey, Audrey and Jean were at Grand Bend on Sunday. Miss Cora Carson, or Toronto is spending this week with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Morley. Thursday visitors with Mr and Mrs. Alex Baillie were, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Near, 4th line Blanshard, Miss Evans, of St. Marys and Mr. Harry Rowland, of Mitchell. Miss Jean Arksey spent last week holidaying with Mrs. John Thomson, of Exeter, and Mrs. Arlow Copeland, of Kirkton. Mrs. F. Squire and Ronald, also Mr. and Mrs. N, Ogden, of Exeter, and Mrs. J. Dickins, of near Lucan, were at the Hodg­ son reunion at Ipperwash Beach on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, Freeman Arksey attended the funeral of the late Mr. W. S. Dinsmore in St. > Marys on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Taylox’ of London, visited on Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. John Hazel- wood. Miss Shirley Birtcli, of St. Marys, spent the week-end with Mrs. Gordon Johnson. Miss Marguerite Richards, of London .with Mrs. Wm, Hodgson and Miss Sara Fitzgerald, of London, visited with Mrs. F Squire. Mrs. Ogden spent last week at .Wingham with relatives. On Sunday she was accompanied home by Mr. and Mrs. John Currie, of Wingham. Wm. Ogden spent the week­ end at his home. Church services in the United Church will be withdrawn until September 5, Teachers at Winchelsea School — SENIOR ROOM — JUNIOR ROOM — 1854 Mr. Reed 1869-71 Mary Jane Hall 1855-6 mens.Robert Bonis 1872-75 Julia Spic-er 1855-6 mans.Annie Wilson 1876 1877-79 Elizabeth Wilcox Clara Vosper1856-58 Samuel P. Halls 1880-81 Miranda Kirk 1859 Samuel Hicks 1882-83 M. G. Bastard 1860-64 Harry Brown 1884 Laura Bonis 1865-76 Samuel P. Halls 1885 Miss Copeland 1877-79 Thomas Young 1886-6 mons.Miss Gregory 1880 Alex Ferguson 1887-6 mons.Edith Wiggins. 1881-94 George Holman 1888-6 mons.Miss Ferrie 1895-97 J. 'A. Gregory 1889 Jane Brotherston 1898-1001 Peter Gardiner 1893 Eliza Logan 1902-06 Duncan McDougal 1894-1902 Ella Halls. 1907-08 Maud Fair 1903-04 Anna Martin, 1908-12 Jessie Hamilton 1.905-06 Miss Howard’ 1913-6 mens.Nellie Medd 1916-17 Jean Ready 1914-15 Jean Spence 1918 Lena Davis* 1913-4 mon?,Maud Horton 1919-20 Dorothy Kuntz 1916-17 Nellie Medd 1921-27 Mary McKellar 1918-20 Jean Ready 1928 Doris McNaughton 1921-44 Lila McCulloch 1929-31 Verna Russell 1944-45 Alice Brown 193 2-44 Mabel McGugan 1945-47 Clarence Smith 1944-45 Gwendolyn Hocking 1947-48 Harvey Sparling 1045-47 Mrs. Hlsa Smith I Beavers Hardware EXETERPHONE 86 ■lai Phone 376 0/t Me farm/7& SISMAN Thorobilt Shoes A Work Shoe made for you — to give absolute comfort and long wear—solid construction ... made of quality leather . . . specially treated to resist farmyard acids. Visit our store anc? see how comfortably a pair of Sisman's Thoro-bllts can be. 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