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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1959-09-03, Page 5Raga.. t Saptamher 3, 1959 Hensall and district news CORRESPONDENTS Mrs. Maude Hedden, Phone 3 Mrs, Archie MacGregor, Phone 56 Return from trip l to western area Bill Shaddick returnedhomee Monday of this week from A mo- tor trip of 3,600 miles in corn-, pany with Buck Little and here area :few highlights of the trip: Leaving Bewail on Monday of last week they travelled through Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, then north into Saskatchewan as far as Regina, then west to Swift Current. On the way home they travelled by Winnipeg and. then cut south. in. Minnesota. The most fascinating thing on' the trip and very impressive Bill said was the 100 million dollar. Mackinaw bridge. The west was altogether different then he thought it would be as it was all hills except .for about. 20 miles of 'flat land around Regina, They had poor crop of wheat about 6" high in most places. Beans One local mill 'owner stated ' today that beans coming so far, are of excellent quality and run- ning a good average yield, and prospects are good for an excel- lent crop if weather continues favourable. Personal items Mr, and Mrs. Douglas Morris, Marjorie and Toni of Vancouver, B.C. were recent guests of Mr, and Mrs, A, W. Shirray and family. Mrs. J. V. McAree of. Toronto who has returned from a tour of Europe, England, Scotland and Ireland was last week a guest of Mr. and Mrs, John H. Soldan, Patrick and Michael Soldan are camping at the Hoffman and Clemas cottages, Grand Bend. Miss Patty Lanyon, who has been the guest of Miss Sharon Lynn Hume for her holidays, re- turned to her home at St. Tho - Inas last Sunday. Mr, and Mrs. Radford Donald• son and family, of London, were recent visitors with the latter's mother, Mrs. Annie Saunders. Rev. Currie Winlaw, occupied his own pulpit on Sunday morn- ing last in the United *Church. Mrs. Milton. Lavery and Mrs. Pearl. Passmore sang a duet. Mr. Edward Bursee of Mitchell and Mr. Howard Bursee, of St. Marys were recent visitors with' Mr, and Mrs. William Hyde., Mr. and Mrs. Dave Kyle and family • returned home from. a pleasant holiday at W a s a g o Beach. Mrs. Gordon Fairburn, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Fairburn and two daughters of Peterboro were re- cent visitors with Mr, and Mrs. Robert Baker. Sr. Miss Laurette Bell of London visited recently with Mr, and Mrs. William Hyde, Mr. and Mrs. Don Gooding, Debbie and Donnie visited over the weekend with Mrs• Gooding's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Munn, Mrs, Edna Corbett visitedthis week with her son-in-law and' daughter, Mr. and. Mrs. Harold j Parker at Chiselhurst, Mr. and Mrs, Robert Baker Jr.) spent the weekend in Marlette, 11 Mich. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Chapman,! Craik and Boddie, enjoyed a me-' CGIT dinner for . trip to Albany, New York where they visited with. Mr and' Mrs, Harry Connors and son a tCromarty Mrs• Ed. Corbett,• of the staff; of the Bank of Montreal is en -i By MRS KEN McKELLAR 0 Farewell party Appleby A surprise farewell party for Mrs, F. and Cathy, who have taken up former resident in residence Hensall arranged y b their immediate neighbours was Mr, and Mrs. Douglas Cook, Beth held in the recreation room of the Cook residence on highway 4 on Sunday last, when. Mr. and Mrs. Cook were presented with a floral relish plate and a pair of brass candelabra. Beth and Ca- thy each received a cup and •saucer. Barry Horton read the presen- tation address to Mr, and Mrs. Cook. A. hot buffet chicken dinner was served, • Lavery -McLeod The marriage was solemnized at. Hensall United Church manse Saturday, August 29 of Donelda Kathleen McLeod, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy McLeod. of Clinton, and Robert Thomas La- very, son of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Lavery,. Hensall. Rev. Currie Winlaw B.A. B.D. performed the ceremony, The bride wore a ballerina gown of white nylon chiffon with full.gatheredskirt sk rtand draped ap neckline forming a floating panel at the back. A small bandeau held her shoulder length veil and she wore white accessories and carried a bouquet of red roses. Miss Elizabeth ,Jane Faulkner, Clinton, was bridesmaid gowned in. Carribean blue with. white pie. ture hat and blue accessories and carried a bouquet of blue and white baby mums, Gordon Lavery of Zurich was his brother's groomsman. Later a reception was held at. the Commercial Hotel, Hensall for fifty guests. The bride's mo- ther received in a dress oiRoyal blue crystal charm with white accessories and white mum cor- sage. The groom's mother chose brown and gold metallic with beige accessories and bronze mum corsage. Following the reception the bride and groom left for points east, the bride wearing a tur- quoise linen suit, white feather hat and brown. accessories, and wearing a corsage of white Funeral services for the .late Mrs. Frederick J. Appleby, 76, of Simeoe, was held from the Baldock funeral home Monday, August 31, with interment in Till- sonburg cemetery, Mrs. Appleby, a former well known resident of Hensall, is survived .by her husband, two sons, Walter F., R,R. 4 Ingersoll; G. Ernest, Delhi, and one daugh- ter, Mrs, J, Montenay, Dorches- ter. Farewell party Mr. and Mrs, William Clement, entertained at a farewell. party on Thursday evening for Mr. land Mrs. Carlisle Wilkinson, who left on Friday for Marlette, Mich. to take up residence, They were presented with a musdca•I deeantor and matching tray of glasses, with. Ernie Chip. chase doing the honors, I A social. hour was enjoyed and a chicken barbecue was served on the lawn, Seven couples were present, MUMS. On their return they will re- side in Hensall. Guests attended • from Hamil- ton, Port Stanley, Clinton, Zur-I ich, Exeter and Hensall. Personal items Mr. and Mrs, Laird Mickle, Charles, Bob and Ann, spent last. Friday in Ridgetown visiting the' former's mother, Mrs. Geo. T. Mickle. Mrs. Bessie McKie of Kitche- ner visited last week with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Alexander. Share the wealth bingo starts this Saturday, Sept. 15 in Legion Hall with a $75.00 jackpot in 521 calls and. a $5.00 door prized Sponsored by Hensall branch Ca- nadian Legion 468. There will also he 14 regular games of share the wealth. A pigeon,. blue green in .color, bagged C. U. 59. 1273 landed at Ken McLean's .farm an Wednes- day night and is being cared for until its owner claims it, ying a two weeks' vacation, ' Mrs, Stanley Mitchell. and Mrs.l Miss Laura Jean Smith from. Grace Harpole spent the weekend; the CGIT of Knox Presbyterian at the home of Mr. and Mrs. i Church, Stratford, was the guest Elgin Hendrick pear Turnbull's; speaker at the mother and daugh- Grove, on the Blue Water High.; ter banquet which was held in Way. I the Sunday School room of Cro- Mrs, Alberta MacBeath visited marty Church on Tuesday eve - ever the weekend at the home of ning, She was introduced by Miss her son and daughter-in-law, Mr, Amy McPherson of Stratford and and, Mrs, Alex MacBeath, Kip- spoke mainly of her impressions pen. Mr, and Mrs, Glenn Broadfoot, Clinton, were recent, visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kyle. Miss Lois Simmons is spend- ing a few days with Miss Ann Mickle at the lake. Kentucky pigeon -- Continued from page 4 read Heitzinan, Chas. Louisville, Ky. Knowing we have a disti.n- gttished visitor from Kentucky (who has been "summering" at his home in Oakwood for many years) in the personof the pop - 'War Col. Hal Aiken, we took the pigeon to him for advice as to what to do with .it. In fact we suggested the pigeon might be here with a message for the Aikens. Cbl Aiken laughed and said • this was hardly probable ,but he also said "Even a pigeon hat the brains to head north when the weather gets so unbearably hot Kentucky." CO! Aiken seg. gested that we write the editor of the Courier-Jotrrrial in Louis- Ville, Ky. for his advice. This ' has been done. In the meantime the 'pigeon is resting comfortably and. being well looked after at Harbour Master Dayinan's home ori Huron Ave., Gra'nd Bend, • swatting the decision as fo whether 'or not it should Start its long journey. back to Leurst' lie, It seems quite prepared t.o be- eorrie b. naturalized Canadian eheild the advice come that the pigeon i'entan: .here. • Si:tide: ? yenta., S Fl Met kaY tittroAn, Grandd tend while at Club camp. Mrs. Peacock, who is a .native of Burma and now on the High School. Staff at Dresden, spoke briefly of the people and customs in Burma, With Mrs, Gordon Laing at the piano the CGIT girls contributed several musical numbers and solos by Miss Caroline Christie, accompanied by Mrs, C, Chris- tie were much enjoyed. The presentation of lanyards to five of the senior members was conducted by their leader, Mrs. M. Lamond, `Those receiving them were Mildred. Howe, Mar- lene Dow, Margaret Wallace, Alice Walker and Ina Scott, Personal Items Mi", and Mrs. John Wallace, Margaret Ann and Debbie and Mrs. Grace Scott spent a few dayswith relatives in Buffalo and Niagara malls. MI•s, M, Houghtonand Mr, Frank Stagg were guests at the Kemp•Dunhem wedding in Iiaitil. ton Road Presbyterian church,• London, on Saturday, Mr. and Mrs, Harvey Dow ac- companied Mr. and Mrs. Harold Pridham and spent the weekend With Mr. and. Mrs." Harvey Great son at. North Bay, Miss Sandy Bailey of Mitchell spent the weekend with Miss Alice Walker. Mr, and Mrs. Carter Kerslake arid family and Mr, Andrew Me- Lachlan visited fin Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. John McLachlan, Eginonclville. - Mr, Russell McKellar of tut- falo who spent the summer months with Mr. and Mrs. John Wallace returned home on Thurs- clay. Mica Alice Walken is holiday- inft this week with het sister and brother-in-law, Mt", And Mrs, H.I it. Currie at Dorchester. Personal items Mr. and Mrs. Cal Horton, Clin- ton, Mr, and Mrs. Lloyd Hor- ton, Listowel, Mr. and. Mrs, Bert Horton, Hensall, visited on Sun- day with Mr, and Mrs. Jack Fa- ber. _ N .ecreation.Acta viti s. Local children tops in zone competition By J. R. "SCATTY" HUME Rite Director This is one column I'm proud to write. Since last week's edition the town of Hensall should he very proud of some of its children who braved a sweltering day of 90 in the heat last Wednesday to go to Exeter and take part against St. Marys, Exeter and Gode.rdch in a final Play DaY Activities of Recreation for the district and emerge victorious with the win•, ring number of paints to bring os en By MRS. CLARE McBRIDE 3 .1 'am going to have a trophy i case built at the arenafor the, trophies you win so the public will see that you are not letting the town down. I would appreciate the dona- tion of a 3 speed record player, for the arena for public skating and hockey, This week in back to Hensall the Lake Huron Zone Recreation Play Day n. phy which they keep for one year. Before I forget I would like to say thank you to the following people who took time out from either their household duties or other work. Mrs. E. Chipchase, Mrs. R. Mock, Harry Hpy, Jim Taylor, and. Carlisle Wilkinson, whom I thanked before he left the city to go to Marlette, Mich., to take the children. to Exeter last Wednesday, I would like all the boys and girls who would like to participate in a baseball and softball tournament on Sep- tember 19 at Listowel, kindly get in touch with me as soon as possible so 1 wilt know how many teams to enter, Each one parti- cipating gets a crest as well as a crest for the finalist andthe champions and the winning team a trophy. Now the minor baseball is over, I would like to say con- gratulations to the Bantams for the splendid way they came up the ladder only to be eliminated. in the semi-finals but cheer up boys, youdid one thing that I'm proud of: you weren't defeated all the way, Youdid manage to get the WOBA trophy. Cheer up lads the hockey season isn't too far away. ( z:.41N3fXV,fjKt ""f.^..'`s i' '„ •..,r' ' •:...."s.'+",i ..Rr a<i�,%adN ;wWS: > ti*".Mal Kippen comments By MRS. NORMAN LONG Personal items • Mrs. Rachael Gibson of Wrox- eter spent a few days visiting her son. -in. -law and daughter, Mr. and `Mrs. W. L. Mellis, Mr. and Mrs. John Sinclair; and. ,loan returned home from a pleasant holiday in the U.S.A. Mr. William Slavin left last week for a trip to the western provinces. Mr, and Mrs. 0. R. C. Little- ton and family enjoyed the week- end in. Hamilton at the home of the latter's sister, and brother- in-law, Mr. and Mrs. George Gnatuk. Mr, and Mrs, Charles Eyre and Janice visited Mr. and Mrs. Fer- gus Wright of Brampton ark visited in Toronto over the week- end. Mrs, J. Dement and family of Hamilton are holidaying all of this week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Caldwell. Mrs. Ronald McGregor and Mrs. Charles Eyre spent a day last week in Sarnia visiting Mrs. McGregor's mother, Mrs. Harry Green, and Mrs. Eyre visiting here sister; Mrs. Etta Eyre. Mrs. Jack Caldwell. accompa- nied by his cousin, Mr. Sandy Doig of St. Petersburg, Florida, motored to Detroit to be the guests of the latter's son Jack returning in a few days. Miss Dorothy Jackson and Miss Judy Crich spent the last week of August in Bayfield. Mr. and. Mrs. Norman Dickert visited relatives in Clifford on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Riley and family have returned .home .From a weekend trip to Napanee, In- dianahaving attended the Ger- ber -Diener wedding, Miss Marlene Riley returned to Amberly after being home over the weekend. Mr. Jim Upshaliis in Seaforth ;Hospital recovering from the flu. Mrs. Loretta Hicks of Toronto and Mrs. Reid of Clinton were re- cent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Roberts and family. Kyle's store is being wrecked and work commenced this week. Mr. and. Mrs. William Bell were. in Toronto last week. Mrs, S. Chapman of Egmond- vil.le is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Robert McGregor and .Tim. Mr. and Mrs. William Bell ac- companied by Mrs. Andrew Bell visited with the latter's daughter and son-in-law in London Wednes- day with Mr. and Mrs, Steve Stackhouse, Mr, and Mrs. N. Long spent Sunday visiting friends in Owen Sound and Southampton Beach. Larry Consitt returned home from a week's visit with his I grandparents, Mr, and Mrs, Roy Consitt, Hensall. Miss Gladys Carter of C.lande• 1 boye is a visitor this week with' her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Parsons. Miss Dorothy Jackson spent a week with her aunt, Mrs. Harold Smalldon of Walton. Mr. Ross MacKay is ill and is confined to the Western Hospital, Toronto. Mrs. Maud Hedden spent Sun• day in Kippen at the home of her sister 'and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Kerr. Messrs W. R. Cooper and Wil- liam, Kyle attended the Grand American Shoot at Vandallia, Ohio Thursday and Friday of last week, "None, , , they just LOOK NEW! Mom has our hest clothes SANiTONE Dry Cleaned!" 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Personal items Tommy Robinson had an op. eration on his eye in Stratford hospital last Friday, Miss Jean McCabe, Windsor, spent a few days withharnrec e , Mrs, Bob F'eck. Ronald Armstrong, Woodstock, was a last weekend visitor at his home. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hayter and Mr, and. Mrs, Clare Mc- Bride spent last Sunday at Grand Bend. Gerald Hayter spent last week at camp, LHeart attack takeselerk Edwin Chesney, clerk -treasurer of Tuckersmith township. died suddenly early Friday morning at his home following a heart' seizure. He. was treasurer of Tuckersmith for 30 years. Mr. Chesney was accountant at the Hensall sales and had been, working on his books until 10 p.m. following the Thursday's sale: I Surviving are his wife and. four sisters. The funeral was held Sundal. with Dr. J. Semple of Egmond-' ville officiating. Interment was in Maitland cemetery. Bride=Elect honored A pleasant evening was spent Mn.onFriday t the home of r a a i1I Robert .Sangster when a number of friends gathered in honor of Miss Gladys Moir, bride -elect .of this week. Following contests the honored guest was sent on a "treasure hunt" for miscellaneous gifts. The hostess was assisted by Mrs. Glenn Nixon, hrs. Doug.. Cooper and Mrs. Gerald Flynn, Personal items Mr. Robert Mousseau of St. Catharines visited over the week- end with Mr, and Mrs, Dick Tay- lor Jr. Mr. and Mrs, Harold Seruton of Port Dover visited this week with Mr. and Mrs, R. E. Shad - dick. Miss Phyllis Dougall has re- turned after a year in England on an exchange teaching posi- tion. She will resume teaching in Toronto when school re -opens in September. Mr, and Mrs. W. R. Dougall are vacationing for a few days in Sundridge. Hensall. W o m e n ' s Institute September meeting to he held in the Legion Hall Wednesday, September 9 will take the form of a pot luck supper. Roll call will, be answered by bringing a friend and introducing her. Flt./Sgt Tiberio of Grmli, Man., formerly of. Hensall, has been posted to Germany for four years anti together with Mrs. Tiberio and Ti, sailed. this week "the Times -Advocate, September- 3, 1959 P.B. :S: i New York State, M ichig an, an - onMtrh.e and SaixroiaSamuel Wilson toaedt aver returned to Ireland after a four -weeks' vacation with their at son and daughter-in-law, Mr, and ;'catzaning Grand Demi wlMn Mrs, Trevor Wilson and little. i1 their aunt and uncle, Mr..aa4 grandson. While here on their Mrs: T, Harry Hofftnan vacation they visited, •Quebec, i family. 0 2/o GUARANTEED. TRUST E C RTIFtCATES • issued in amounts from $100 upwards for 1-3 years. • earn 51;2% interest, payable half- yearly by cheque. •. authorized investment for all Canadian Insurance Companies and trust funds. YOUR MONEY DOUBLES ITSELF ltd 13 YEARS! 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