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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1954-12-16, Page 4Page 4 THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 16, 1954 ^ i i i i i i i t i i i i i u i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i l i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i H i i i l i i i i i i u i i i i i i n i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i K K u i i x i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i l i H i i i i i i i i t i i i i l i i u K i i i o i n i i i i l i i i i i i i i i i i i i SEE THE COUTTS CHRISTMAS CARDS AT THE T-A Do Your Last-Minute Christmas Shopping At MIDDLETON'S DRUG STORE, HENSALL Don’t Forget To Have A Box Of Smiles and Chuckles FRESH CHOCOLATES In Your Home For Christmas—Or Give One To Your Neighbor — The Sweetest Gift You Can Think Of Kippen Shooters Win Trophies The Goderich Gun Club’s annual Carling and Labatt Trophy Shoot was held at Sky Harbour. The team shoot for the Carling trophy was. won by Kippen Gun Club with a score of 10 7. Goderich was second with 94. Winner of the individual •La- batt trophy was (Sant Dougall of Hensall, with a score of 39. Com­ petition in this event was extrem­ ely close with three men tying for second place as follows: Ash­ ley Gilbert, Goderich, Lloyd and Wes Venner, both of Hensall, with scores of 38. Hensall winners of cash and fowl were John Anderson, Wes Venner, Lloyd Venner, Sam Dou- gall and Tom Sherritt. Message From Kippen By MRS. A. GACKSTETLER Give Dad a surprise and w a t c h h i m smile—make sure it’s the Philishave Electric Razor you give him. We have a complete selection of the newest style Billfolds at all price ranges! A beautiful stock of gift Stationery from 50p to $2.50 per box Yardley Gift Sets Tweed Cologne $1.50 Seaforth Gift Sets For Men Fine Selection of Perfumes, Lighters, Pipes, Brushes and Brush Sets Hensall Arena Schedule Friday, December 17 JUNIOR HOCKEY Clinton at Hensall 8:30 p.m. Saturday, December 18 FIGURE SKATING 4-0 p.m.—Miss McKenzie PUBLIC SKATING 8-10 p.m. Sunday, December 19 ADULT SKATING 9 to 11 p.m. Monday, December 20 , PUBLIC SCHOOL Tuesday, December 21 CURLING 7 to 11 p.m. Wednesday, December 22 Curling—2 to 5 p.m. JUNIOR HOCKEY Goderich at Hensall 8:30 p.m. Middleton's Phone 20 DRUG STORE Hensall iimiiiiiimimiHitimiiimiiiiiiimiimiiiuimmimmiiimimtmtiiiiiiimiimiiiiiiiitiiiiiimiimmimiiiiiiiiiiii Miss Rena Stephenson and Mr. Herbert Stephenson attended the funeral of their uncle, Mr, Alton, in Lucknow this week. Mr. Russel Moore, of Hensall, and Mr. Robert Thomson spent a few days recently with the lat­ ter’s daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. David Mayer, in Parry Sound. Mr. and Mrs. E. Dawson re­ ceived word last week of the death of their cousin, Mrs. Oliver Potter, in Clinton. Miss Isabelle Caldwell has re­ turned home after being a pa­ tient in Victoria Hospital, Lon­ don. Joan and Michael Smith, Lon­ don, spent the weekend with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. G. Wren. Mrs. Eddie Taylor, Stratford, spent a few days last week with her mother, Mrs. R. Dinsdale, who is not enjoying good health. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Thomson and family and Mr. R, Thomson spent Saturday in Stratford with Mr. and Mrs. Lome Schneider and family. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Wren and daughters, of Mt. Forest are visit- Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Wren. Ivan had the misfortune to break his wrist. .Mr. and Mrs. Herb Britton and Kenneth, of Dublin, visited re­ cently with Mr. Robert Thomson. Mr. A. Anderson has returned home from Victoria Hospital in London and is improved in health. Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Kerr, of Winthrop, visited recently with Mr. ’and Mrs. E. Dawson. Miss Ann Tate, of London, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Ross Love. Make This A A Great Hew V I CHRISTMAS RCA VICTOR Listener’s Digest Hensall Organizations Elect Officers For 1955 Carmel W.M.S. President Mrs. S, Dougall pre­ sided for the annual meeting of the Women’s Missionary Society of Carmel Presbyterian Church last Thursday. The theme of the meeting was Christmas and the program was prepared by Mrs. Harvey and Mrs. Dougall. The scripture was read by Mrs. L. Purdy and prayer was offered by Miss Dora Allair. Mrs. B. Ed­ wards read an interesting Christ­ mas paper and Mrs. Malcolm Dougall played a piano solo. Arrangements were made for the annual Christmas boxes to be sent to sick and shut-ins, Yearly reports were presented and 19 55 officers were elected as follows: president, Mrs. S. Dougall; vice- presidents, Mrs. G. Walker, Mrs. J. Paterson; secretary, Mrs. R. Y. MacLaren; treasurer, Mrs, A. D. MacEwen; supply secretary, Mrs. B. Edwards; flower secretary, Mrs. W. Bell; welcome and wel­ fare, Mrs. J. W. Bonthron, as­ sistant, Mrs. W. R. Bell; Glad Tidings, Mrs, Edwards; literature and library, Mrs. J. Forrest; Home Helper’s, Mrs, L. Purdy; pianist, Mrs, M. Dougall; Mission Band leader, Mrs. Harvey Hyde. Evening Auxiliary Officers were elected by the Hensall United Church ^Evening Auxiliary at its Christmas meet­ ing Monday. President is Mrs. S. Rannie; honorary resident, Miss M. Ellis; past president, Mrs. R. McKelvie; vice-presidents, Mrs. E. Chipchase, Mrs. D. Cook; sec­ retary, Mrs. J. Taylor; assistant, Mrs. W. Richardson; treasurer, Mrs. R. Cook; pianist, Mrs. J. C. Goddard; assistant, Miss Gladys Luker. Secretaries: Stewardship, Mrs. L. Hay; Literature, Mrs. H. Scane; Supply, Mrs. W. Mickle; Card, Mrs. J. Traquair; Friend­ ship, Mrs. R. Broderick; iSocial committee, Mrs. D. McKelvie, Mrs. W. Spencer; Recreation, Mrs. E. Forrest, Mrs. J. Simmons Press, Mrs. M. Hedden; Mission Band supt., Mrs. W. Richardson, Mrs. D. Cook; assistants, Mrs. J. Taylor, Mrs. D. Joynt, Mrs. Keys Flower, Mrs. R. Drysdale, .Mrs. P. Passmore. Mrs. McKelvie was in charge of the meeting and hostesses were Mrs. E. Forrest and Mrs. Ross Forrest. Mrs. H. Keys and Mrs. P. Passmore were in charge of the program. Mrs. A. Shirray took the devotional period on Christ­ inas. Business items were: Allo­ cation, A Care parcel for Miss Ada Sandell and a donation to Girl Guides Mrs. R. Broderick favored with a solo accompanied by Mrs. God­ dard at the piano and Mrs. D. Cook contributed readings. The exchange of gifts was directed bjr Mrs. P. Passmore and Mrs. H. Keys. W.I. Christinas Meeting Christmas was the theme of the Women’s Institute meeting held in the Legion Hall last Wed­ nesday night with a large attend­ ance of members and guests. Ar­ rangements were in charge of Mrs. B, Edwards and Mrs. W. Bell. Responsible for the decor­ ations were Mrs. K. Buchanan and Mrs. Wm. Clement (Auxiliary members) and Mrs. W- Spencer (Institute). Mrs. G. Armstrong, presided for the meeting. Mem­ bers responded to roll call with a cash donation amounting to 819 in aid of the War Memorial Children’s Hospital at London. It was announced Mrs. Chaffee would welcome knitted articles for the Children’s Aid Society at Goderich. Mrs. R. A. Orr has wool on hand and members were asked to make infants’ wear in white. Of great interest to all was the address by Rev. N. D. Knox of Exeter whose topic was "The Season of Christmas.’’ Even the pagan world was looking for the birth of an extraordinary being and great controversy took place as to the correct date, Mr. Knox said. Rev, Knox was introduced by Mrs. W. O. Goodwin. Miss Beth Goddard played a piano solo and carol singing was enjoyed under the direction of Miss Greta Lammie with Mrs. T. Sherritt at the piano. iSeveral contests followed and lunch was served. Mrs. W. R. Dougall and Mrs. James iSmillie will be host­ esses for the January meeting. GRAND OPENING The Painter and Carpenter are not quite finished but we oan hardly wait to invite you to see our newly re-modelled store. Come in now and share in our many sensational opening values! Mr. and Mrs. Doug Rivers Behind the Attractive Meat Counter In Completely Redecorated Food Market — Visit Us Today n snelgrove THE rca Victor New 1955 For The Whole Family DUNBAR" • Beautiful 21" console model with new "Deep Image" Picture. • Super-sensitive "Magic Monitor" circuit system. • Amazing "Picture Lock". • Full-bodied "Golden Throat" tone system. > Exquisite wood-grained cabinet of Contemporary design. $329.95 only in exciting Walnut finith. Slightly higher in gleaming mahogany & limed oak fihisneit BIG 3-IN-l GIFT! Only $39— (Less than the price of the Record Player alone) PHONE 18 SNELGROVE'S Your RCA Victor Dealer EXETER I i Hensall Guides Attend Council Twelve Girl Guides with their leader, Mrs. T. Lavender, Wit­ nessed Hensall Council meeting last week as part of their citizen­ ship training. The group was wel­ comed to council by Reeve A. W. Kerslake. Council set a fee of $5.00 for rent of the hall by service clubs for movies on Saturday night. A deputation of Kinsmen, including President Doug McKelvie and Vice - President William Mickle, appeared at the meeting and re­ quested a reduction in the rent. Boxing day, Monday, December 27, was declared a holiday. Clerk-treasurer J. A. Paterson reported tax arrears as being $1,- 533.21, or about four percent of the total. He also reported the percentage of voters who cast their ballots in the election was 65.9. The clerk reported the convers­ ation he had by phone with the sergeant of provincial police at Mount Forest concerning the speeding through the village on Highways 4 and 84. The officer | promised he would visit Hensall in the near future. Sponsor Fowl Bingo Hensall Legion sponsored a successful fowl bingo in the town hall on Friday night. The win­ ners were: chickens, Rex Dick, Mrs. Dutot, Mrs. L. Legate (2), Ed Munn, Dr. D. McKelvie (2), Mrs. A. Clark, Ted Jones, Mrs. E. Shaddick, Mrs. Wilkinson, Mrs. Wes Venner; turkeys, Mrs. Rus­ sel Holmes, Ed Munn, Ed Arnold (2), Tom Dougall, Mrs. L. Le­ gate, Mrs. Mae McLellan; Gladys Baker, Mrs. Reddick, Mrs. Wil­ kinson. The door prize, a turkey, was won by Jack Drysdale. Another fowl bingo will be held on December 17 when a draw for the Legion Ladies Auxiliary hostess chair will be made. Kinsmen Meet At the Hensall Kinsmen Club supper meeting last Thursday night, one new member was ad­ mitted into membership. It was reported that the club had been very successful in their Christmas tree project. Anyone wishing to buy a treg may do so by phoning Dr, D. McKelvie, as they will be available from now until Christ­ mas. The winner of the draw was Bill Rowcliffe. Personal Items Mrs. Stewart Bell, Anne and Pauline visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Guy Bedard and Rickey at -Centralia R.C.A.F. Mrs. Kenneth Elder and Mrs. Harold Elder spent the week-end with relatives in Detroit. Mrs. Amelia Schroeder return­ ed home after spending a week with relatives in Stratford. Santa Claus will visit Hensall Saturday, December 18 at 2 p.m. for the annual Christmas party sponsored by Chamber of Commerce and Hensall Branch of Canadian Legion for the children of Hensall and community. There will be a free picture show in the town hall and each child will rceive a bag of candy. Amber Rebekah Lodge spon­ sored a Succssful sale on Satur­ day and realized $51.00. Mrs. Cecil Vanhorhe was the successful winner in the draw at iJrown’s hardware last Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence VIas- blom, of Weston, visited with Mr. and Mrs. S. Roobol over the week­ end, Churches Conduct White Gift Rites A candle-lighting and White I Gift service was held on Sunday night in Hensall United Church. Sunday School classes, who oc­ cupied the choir loft, were led by Mrs. G. Hess with Mrs. J. God­ dard as organist. The Rev. W. J. Rogers narrated the Christmas story which was interspersed with musical num­ bers by the choir. Marlene Ross, Mary Lou McLellan, Marilyn Eyre, Fay Ross, Maja Roobal and June Ross sang "O Little Town Of Bethlehem”; Maja Roobal and Marilyn Eyre and Miss Mary Goodwin and Mrs. Pearl Pass- more sang duets; solos were sung by Dr. ID. McKelvie, Mrs. Mock, Carolyn Smillie and Mrs. W. Fuss. Charles Mickle, Sharon Smil­ lie, Bobby Mickle, Jerry Drysdale, Jerry Broderick, Ken Richardson, Douglas Shirray and Peter Mc- Clinchey presented a Christmas pageant. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Forrest and Mr. and Mrs. C. Smillie were in charge of deeorating the church. Chiselhurst Wliite Gift - On Sunday afternoon, Chisel­ hurst United Church observed its White Gift service. This took the form of a combined service of the Sunday School and congrega­ tion. Responsible for the decora­ tions were Mrs. B. Stoneman, Mrs. Beatrice Munn and Mrs. P. Har­ ris. Mrs. Boyce arranged the pro­ gram. Rev. Rogers presided. Bob Munn and Alvin Taylor read the Scripture Lesson. Little Elaine Ross sang "Away In A Manger”. Marlene Ross, Mary Lou McLel­ lan, Maja Roobol, Fay Ross, Mari­ lyn Eyre and June Ross sang "O Little Town Of Bethlehem”. A duet, "O Thou Joyful Day,” was given by Maja Roobol and Mari­ lyn Eyre. June Munn and Doro­ thy Parker gave recitations. Mrs. Boyce told the story, "A New Right Arm,” and Mrs. J. Glenn gave the prayer of dedication for all White Gifts. During the service, Rev. Ro­ gers administered baptismal rites to Larry Russell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Ferguson; Kathie Jean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ferguson, and Bevan James, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Kinsman. Famous Skater Holds Classes Miss Nancy McKenzie, of Lon­ don, who is the professional at the iSt. Thomas skating club, has been engaged by the Hensall Com­ munity >Skating Club and she will commence duties on Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m. Miss McKenzie received her amateur training under Otto Gold of the famous Ottawa Minto Club where Barbara Ann Scott train­ ed. She turned professional with the Ice Capades touring the Can­ adian and American cities for five years. MlsS McKenzie produced two successful skating shows for the London Skating Club in 1951-52 in August of 1953 she went to England and played in the ice show at Wembly Stadium con­ tinuously from November to the end of March. Oil Saturday, December 18, a spectacular picture show, "Alice In Wonderland,” will bo shown in the town hall and a diraw will be made for five 20 lb. turkeys. Free Prizes Galore! Hill IHtlHIHlHIiHHHilimil Illi Ml II IHHItlllltlllllHI III III HIHHIHHIIIHIHIIHHIIII I Hill ill IIIIIIIHtlllll11111111111111 Hill Billing FREE DRAW 24 Big Bags Of Groceries 3 A DAY FOR EIGHT DAYS Drawn For Each Night Put Your Name In Box At Store FREE DRAW For Kids From 1 To 100 First Prize—Toy Poodle Dog Second Prize—Marilyn Bell Doll Third Prize—Marilyn Bell Doll ( Fourth Prize—Set Of Toy Dishes Fifth Prize—Rubber S. Claus Doll Put Your Name In Box Provided Thurs. - Fri. - Sat. Dec, 16, Dec. 17, Dec. 18 One Loaf Of Bread Free Mon. - Tue. - Wed. Dec, 20, Dec. 21, Dec. 22 Free Carton Of Cokes With Each Order Over $5.00To The First 25 Orders m tiiauui'C* Thursday and Friday, Dec. 23 and 24 Free surprise bags to all kiddies with their parents Werepplaying Santa I r Christmas! Maple Leaf Sockey Salmon Lyons Coffee McCormick's Sodas Kleenex Dominion Sugar Honey Pod Peas REGULAR OR CHUBBY 1 POUND TIN FOR DOUG RIVERS FOOD MARKET Phone 79 Exeter Free Delivery