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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1952-06-12, Page 5THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 12, 1552 Page S' Ayxiliary H ears Talk On Bell Teleph one The Ladies Auxiliary to the Legion held their June meeting Tuesday in the Legion Hall with a splendid, attendance. The chair was taken by the president, Mrs. A. E. Clark. The group voted to send $10 to the Scholarship Fund, a fund set up for children of veterans to allow them to at­ tend college. The Auxiliary will place a wreath at the cenotaph at the drumhead service Sunday, June 22. They will also assist with the monster dingoes in conjunc­ tion with the Legion to be held shortly; Mr. C. B. Symonds of Goderich, manager of the Bell Telephone Company, presented three films dealing with the in­ ception of the telephone up to the present time. Mrs. Inez Mc­ Ewan won the mystery prize. The July and August meetings will be withdrawn. A recreation­ al period of bingo was enjoyed in charge of Mrs. B. Kyle and Mrs. R. Mock, the social commit­ tee. Winners were Mrs. Bertha Moir, Mrs. Howard Smale, Mrs, T. Kyle, Mrs. Wes Venner. Spe­ cials were won by Mrs. E. R. Shaddick and Mrs. J. Simmons. Fourth Hensall Fiddlers’ Night Attracts 1,100 From District GARAGES Sunday and Evening Service Open this Sunday, Wednes­ day afternoon, and during the evenings throughout the week: NORTH END B-A Service Station The fourth annual Western Ontario championship fiddlers’ contest, held in the Hensall Arena Friday night, was a won­ derful success. Over 1,100 spec­ tators attended the event which was sponsored by the C of C. One hundred of the best fid­ dlers and step-dancers from near and far showed their stuff on an improvised stage in the glare of spotlights. Officials said the fourth an­ nual contests was the best yet. They were pleased with the re­ sults. Centres represented included Petrolia, West Lome, Sarnia, Granton, London, Strath roy, Munroe, Glencoe, Dundalk, Strat­ ford, Woodstock, Shakespeare, Wingham, Kincardine, Cromarty. Winners were: Fiddlers—75 to 100 class: William Hyde, Hensall; Fred Harburn Sr., Cromarty; J. Barr, London; 51 to 75: H. A. Milli­ gan, Dutton; Harry Norris, Kip­ pen; Harry Mitchell, Thorndale; 26 to 50: Ward Allan, CKNX Wingham; Miro Mitchell, Lon­ don; Nelson Howe, Cromarty; 25 and under: John Rennie, Shakespeare; 16 and under: Ger- Hensall, Goshen Ladies Guests Of aid Smith, Kippen; Carl Mc­ Naughton, Kirkton; Douglas Pendie, Munroe. Step-dancing—-girls: Miss Dor­ een Burns, London; Miss Shirley Whitlock, Glencoe; Louella Bor- dawell, Dundalk; men: H. Ew­ ing, Mitchell; Fred Harburn Jr., Cromarty; Lome Kay, London. Lady fiddlers, any age-—Miss Grace Welsh, Petrolia; Mrs. Lome McNaughton, Kirk ton; Miss Gladys Collins, Seaforth. Square-dancing—Glencoe Jun­ ior Farmers; Cromarty Come­ dians; Wyoming Group. Prize to fiddler coming the longest distance went to E. Kerr of Dundalk. Prize for oldest fid­ dler went to William Hyde, Hen­ sall, 88 in July this year. Judges were Steve Dundas, Crediton; Clarence Perdue, and Adam Stewart, Clinton. Other of­ ficials were W. F. Riley, presi­ dent of the Chamber of Com­ merce; Past President R. H. Middleton, chairman of the fid­ dlers’ committee; and R. E. Thurtell, chairman of the regis­ tration committee. Lee Paul of Kirkton was master of cere­ monies. Some $230 was given away in cash prizes. Dancing was enjoyed, with music furnished by Cecil Max­ well, Ward Allan, and a guitar­ ist. Mrs. Fred Harburn was at the piano, and Earl Dick was floor manager. Huron Cpunty Crop Report By G. W. MONTGOMERY Pastures, particularly the hay crop, made good growth this past week with the much warm­ er weather that prevailed. Livestock is in excellent condi­ tion, with the milk flow just about at the peak. Considerable acreage of corn, soybeans and white beans was seeded in the county this week. To date this office has distributed more le­ gume inoculant than in previous years. Honor Native Boy At the St. Catharines Legion Hall last week, eight young hoc­ key players were given individ­ ual awards for competence and gentlemanly conduct during the midget NHL and peewee AHL 1951-52. Included in the list, was Ray Hedden, 13, of Red Wings, who was presented with the Mil­ ler Trdphy as most improved player in midget NHL. Ray, who was born in Hensall, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Hedden, St. Catharines, and grandson of Mrs. C. M. Hedden of Hensall. X-Ray 450 Persons Four hundred and fifty resi­ dents of Hensall and district were registered at a mass chest X-ray clinic at the town hall Friday, June 6. W. F. Riley, W- — ---------- ------------——" ■ STRAIN FILTER COOL Zurich Group A happy occasion took place Thursday night, June 5. when the Women’s Missionary Society of Zurich Evangelical Church entertained as their guests sister societies of Hensall and Goshen United Churches. Mrs. L. Hoff­ man, president, extended the welcome to over one hundred members and guests. Guest speaker, Mrs. E. Geiger of Hensall, addressed the groups choosing for her theme “Build­ ers Needed”. The speaker re­ ferred to the recent anniversary of the celebration of the Pente­ cost, and said, “We are not only the building—but also the build­ ers.” “How can I become a bet­ ter builder?” she continued. “Let us build up our faith through His word. The home must be the place for spiritual develop­ ment. The home and the church are the two pillars—p a r e n t s must build both the home and the church. There is much room for tolerance. Let us not tear down. Let us build up. Prayer is a must. Pray both in secret and in public. If we see the face Qf our Pilot—we may know we are building according to his pattern.” Contributions to the program were readings by Mrs. McKinley Sr., of the Goshen,Mrs. Newell Geiger and Mrs. Oesch of Zur­ ich: vocal duet, Mrs. H. McEwan and Mrs. R. Broderick of Hen­ sall; trio—'Mrs. G. Jacobi, Mrs. A. Melick and Mrs. Menno Oesch; ladies chorus—Mrs. W. Fritz, Mrs. G. Jacobi, Mrs. A. Melick, Mrs. O’Brien, Miss O’Brien, Mrs. L. Hoffman, Mrs. X. Breakey, Mrs. Menno Oesch of Zurich. A cornet solo was played by Mrs. McBride of the Goshen; ac­ companists were Miss Gladys Luker, Mrs. Keys, Mrs. Milton Oesch. The groups retired to the Sunday School room where re­ freshments were served. Mrs. W. Fritz and Mrs. C. L. Smith poured tea. Mrs. W. B. Cross, on behalf of Hensall, and Mrs. E. McKinley, -on behalf of Gosh­ en, expressed a vote of thanks. To Present Show Hensall Chamber of Commerce will present Wilf Carter and two chips off the old block, Sheila and Carol. They will sing and yodel and do tap and ballet dancing. A supporting cast of comedians will make up the two- hour show in the Hensall Com­ munity Arena on Saturday, June 28. OPERATION (Zak ahouf/he Kippen Man, Airmen In Car Ac cident Three airmen from the Clin­ ton Radio School received cuts and bruises when a station wag­ gon in which they were riding was in collision with the rear of a car driven by Harold Cald­ well, of Kippen, a quarter of a mile south of Kippen, Tuesday evening, June 3. The impact caused the Cald­ well car to roll over and hit against a tree. Damages to the Caldwell car were estimated at $500, station waggon $300. Charges are pending against the driver of the station waggon, Cpl. David Doonan of the Radio School, according to PC Elmer Zimmerman who investigated the accident. H. WINGHAM AUTHORIZED ( SERVICE DEALER W. L. Hodge CREDITON Siib-Dealer Receive Parcel In a letter received by Mrs. William Hooper of Exeter from her son Cpl. Mervyn Stephan stationed with the 27th Division in Stonehedge, Germany, he stated that he had received a very fine parcel from the Hen­ sall Branch of the Canadian Le­ gion.The parcel was in good condi- t i o n and contained canned chicken, biscuits, c i g a r e 11 es, chocolate bars. It also contained a note from Jim Clark of the Legion, Mervyn said it was a very wolcomh parcel and so much appreciated. s til Hensa II United WMS Sends $345 Bale I The June meeting of the Wo­ men’s Missionary Society of the United Church was held in the | Church Schoolroom, Thursday afternoon, June 5 with a splen­ did attendance. Mrs. W. B, Cross was in charge of the meet­ ing. Mrs. J. Smiine conducted the devotional and prayer was of­ fered by Miss M. Ellis. Steward­ ship notes were given by Mrs. Eva Carlile. Mrs. W* J. Rogers gave a review of the study book of the year, “Fro® lakes I to Northern Lights”, and Mrs. T. C. Coates favoured with a vocal solo. Mrs. W. R. Dougall reported for the bale which was recently packed and forwarded to Tor­ onto for European Relief. She stated that the value of the bale was$345,85 and weight, 180 lbs. Plans were made and commit­ tees appointed for a bake sale and tea to he held Saturday, June 21. Mrs. T. Coates acted as pian­ ist for the meeting. president of the Chamber of I Commerce, was in charge and ;was assisted by members of the local Women’s Institute, Legion Ladies Auxiliary, and Amber Rebekah Lodge. X-rays were taken in a big blue and white bus marked “De­ partment of Health". Hopper-Hockey FURNITURE i Congratulates The Girls of i Graduating Class, 1952 GR.ADI Ku Virginia Dvichert, Winnie Field, Joyce Haugh, Jean McAllister, Dorothy Tooley, Lorna Tay­ lor, Theresa Zimmer. GRADE 12: Ruth Alexander, Joanne Bedard, Shirley Chapman, Almarie Davis. 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