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Present awards to 29
during Crediton service
One in every crowd
It seems no matter where you go these days
there's always a dog upstaging the dignitaries
present arid last Friday's official sod-eurning
for the Lake Huron pipeline was no exception.
This canine is shown walking behind London
Mayor Gordon Stronach during his address
to the crowd. A number of area residents are
shown in the crowd and if you look closely
you'll see Mr, and Mrs. Norm Walper, Mr.
and Mrs. Sandy Elliot, Lorne Kleinstiver,
Lloyd Taylor, Hector Murray, Dr. McMaster,
Fred Walker and others. Mr. Stronach prob-
ably wishes at times that his council would
pay as much attention as that yoting fellow
in the front row too. --T-A photo
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Bearded men
attended ..NO, 5
Fprmer pupils, teachers,
parents and interested Persons
to the nember of about a50
atteaded a reunion at SS 5
Usloprne, known as Bisset t's
school. The School is built on
land donated by the late James
Bissett.
The first school, built of logs
in 1855, was situated a short.
distance north of the present
• one. The following Year (1856)
this school was replaced by a
franie One. In 1901 this frame
school was moved to the higher
ground to the south, placed on
a brick foundation and veneered.
This lathe present school build-
ing.
Because of the large families
the school was overcrowded,
especially in winter when young
wpmen and bearded young men
came back to review their stud-
ies. At times there were 75 on
the roll arid the one room was
divided by a curtain down the
middle, separating the upper
and lower grades. At these
times an extra teacher was
employed.
Thomas Brown, assisted in
the winter by Diana Elston, and
George Powell assisted by his
sister Sarah Powell were some
of these early teachers. Salar-
ies at this time did not exceed
$500 a year.
Frpm 1892 to 1906 Peter
Gowans was the school master
at a salary of $450 a year with
$45 extra for teaching 5th class
work,
Mr. A. R. Dodds who taught
from 1930 to 1934 received a
salary of $1100 down to $600,
this being the depression years.
Mr. George Mawson taught at
this school from 1912 to 1929.
Musical instruction was be-
gun in 1928 under the direction
of W. R. Goulding.
The weather on Saturday was
perfect for the outdoor program
which was presided over. byMr.
Garnet Hicks, who has been
secretary-treasurer of the
school board since 1942.
A moment of silence was ob-
served in honor of those who
had belonged to the school sec-
tion, who are no longer with us.
This was followed by a brief
prayer by Rev. Lewis Dixon,
husband of a former teacher.
The history of the school was
compiled and read by Mrs. A.
Rundle. Mr. Earl Heywood, a
former pupil, entertained with
musical numbers and several
sleight of hand acts.
Mr. Roylance Westcott, who
had charge of the prizes pre-
sented gifts to each of the fol-
lowing, Mr. Russell Ratcliffe
of Cochrane for travelling the
farthest to attend the reunion.
Mrs. Wm. J. Ford, who is 91,
was the oldest person present.
Mrs. Gertie 'Puffin (Shute) was
the oldest pupil of the school.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs.
Donald Fisher was the youngest
person present. Mr. and Mrs.
Laverne Heywood had the lar-
gest family. Mr. Gerald Prout
and his committee had charge
of the program.
Registration was presided
over by Mr. Clark Fisher and
Mrs. Harry Dougall and Mr.
Gordon Heywood and Mrs. Vera
Coward were a welcoming com-
mittee. Sports were enjoyed
after which all partook of a
picnic supper, arrangements
for which were convened by
Mrs. Victor Jeffery. Mr. Percy
McFalls had charge of looking
after the seating etc.
Everyone enjoyed looking at
the pictures which were dis-
played in the schoolroom and
many acquaintances were re-
newed and memories revived.
week with her parents, Mr. &
Mrs. George Hall. Mrs. Mc-
Cormick and Bernard returned
home with them to Callender
for the weekend.
Mr. Oliver McCurdy of Bar-
rie attended the school reunion
at Plugtown and spent the week-
end with Mr. & Mrs. Miller
McCurdy.
Mr. & Mrs. Alex Crag°, Miss
Ethel Copeland, Mrs. H. Cope-
land, Mrs. Maurice Blackler
and Ken, Mr. & Mrs. Miller
McCurdy and Mr. & Mrs. Har-
old Davis attended the 50th
wedding anniversary of Mr. &
Mrs. Lawrence Mills at Oak-
ridge Acres.
Mr. Wilbert Kirkby is a pa-
tient in St. Mary's Hospital.
Mr. & Mrs. Clarke and fam-
ily of Willowdale spent the
weekend with Mr. & Mrs. Clay-
ton Smith.
By MRS. HEBER DAVIS
Mr. & Mrs. Earl Atkinson
spent the weekend at "Twin
Oaks" Grand Bend.
Mr. & Mrs. Lex Maxted and
family, Centralia, and Mr. &
Mrs. George Simpson and fart-
ily, Clandeboye, visited with
Mr. & Mrs. Ron Carroll and
Ian Saturday evening and Mr.
& Mrs. IL A. Mullins, Ruth
Ann and friend, Lender', were
Sunday evening guests.
Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Davis and
family visited with Mr. & Mts.
George McFalls and Mrs. Irene
Hi and seri of Clio, Michi-
gan, Sunday evening.
Mr. & Mrs. Heber Davis and
their family attended a gather-
ing -at the home of Mr, & Mrs.
AllanElsten Sunday,
Miss Sharon Davis spent se-;
Veral days this past week with
her aunt and Miele, Mr. & Mrs.
Murray Abbott, Centralia.
Mr, & Mrs. Torn Reeg and
boys spent the weekend with
Mrss Ron Heenan, Hat-
rie.
Ill Health
See your doctor'
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MIDDLETON'S DRUGS
By MRS. HAROLD DAVIS
KIRKTON
Mrs. Thos. Hem was the
winner of the highest number of
points at the annual flower show
of the Kirkton Horticultural So-
ciety held in Russeldale Hall
August 25.
Mrs. 0. C. MacDougald and
Mrs. B. Morgan placed second
and third respectively. These
prizes had been donated by the
Swift Canadian Co. The door
prize, donated by the Judge,
Mr. James Burston of London
was won by Mrs. Norman Brock,
Two hundred and twenty-nine
entries were entered by 41
exhibitors.
A large crowd attended the
program in the evening which
included, a dance by Kimberly
Doupe, solos by Linda Hern and
David Strahan, vocal duet by
Nancy and Ivan Hem, piano
duet, Beth and Verna Christie;
rhythm band, Karen Brock,
Linda, Nancy, Sandra, Fred and
Ivan Herm
Mr. Wm. Smith of Elindale
Flowers, St. Thomas was the
guest speaker and demonstrated
several beautiful flower ar-
rangements.
HOUSEMOTHER SPEAKS
At the meeting of The Class
That Counts held at the home
of Mrs. Earl Watson Thursday
evening, Sept. 3, Mrs. Ilene
Summers gave a talk on her
experiences as a housemother
receiving her early training in
Erigland,
Mrs. floss Robinson led in the
worship services assisted by
Mrs. Ron Denham add Mrs. Ray
Paynter.
Mrs. Allan Eveleigh gave a
recipe for a salad and also a
pie -- these were sampled at
the lunch hours
USBORNE SCHO OL. REUNIONS .CLOS.. The ht§texl” rePPri, fiNen note-
ed, that while-edheatIee.
ties. have. C1141159c1c9.44cle.rably,
there hasn't ',Peen too Many-
ghangea in. the education system
itselfwith the knowledge or
reading, writing remaining the
hiring a teacher, finally
decided to write two. or 'three
and hire the first one who re,
OW,
Teaehers .frpm -then to 1115
included Bessie Colver, Hazel
pentson, Edna Moscrip, Edythe
Buswell 'and Elliott. Thor
salaries ranged as high as $6Q0,
Until 1932, the teachers were
Lillian Opurley,.VieletStewart,
Ella Tinning, Mina Cornish,
Nina Johnson, Laura, .Johnson
In 19?1 music edecation was
started under the leadership of
Roy goalding,
On Jan. 2, 1935, tragedy
struck when the old stone school
was destroyed by fire, the bell
being the only thing saved from
the blaze,
With the pupils forced to hold
classes in the home .of Milton
McCurdy, the board decided to
rebuild and this was done at a
cost pf $4,500, which incleded
the furnishings as well. The
builder was E. Dinnin,
Rev. Robert Hicks,. a former
teacher, returned to act at the
official opening,
Progress marched on and in
1938 more light was made to
shine on the subjects with the
installation of hydro.
Maitland Hammond was the
teacher, but he was granted a
leave of absence to join the Air
Force in the war. Mrs. Ruby
Ridley completed the term and
she was followed by .E dwin
Tufts.
Teachers from the joining of
the school section in 1947 to the
present were: Frances Lostell,
Marian McLean, Carl Mills,
Mrs. Harlton and Mrs. Stuart
Keith.
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A
special message
to all parents
of boys and girls
now in high school
PLAN BAKE SALE
Tuesday evening, September
1, the WSWS of the EUB Church
met in the church schoolrooms.
Mrs. Alvin Finkbeiner acted as
chairlady.
Mrs. A. M. Schlenker spoke
a few words on intercessory
prayer. Mrs. Paul Schenk play-
ed a piano solo after which a
number of members led in pray-
er. Mrs. Jerry Vandeworp sang
a solo followed by the guest
speaker Mr. Jerry Vandeworp,
superintendent of the House of
Friendship of Kitchener, who
chose the theme "Prayer".
The business was conducted
by Mrs. Gordon Rats, The WSWS
is planning on packing a bale
of used clothing in October. The
fall rally will be held in Zurich
October 2.
PERSONALS
The Crediton WI are meeting
Wednesday, September 16. Mrs.
Jack Delbridge of the staff of
South Huron Hospital is to be
the guest speaker.
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Link and
family of Saginaw visited Sat-
urday with Mrs. M. Haviland.
Miss Jean Jennison of Grand
Bend spent a few days last week
with Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Hill.
Mr. Howard Beaver of Hamil-
ton spent the weekend with his
father, Mr. Harry Beaver.
Mr. J. R. Wolfe of Detroit
visited with relatives in town
Monday.
Mr. & Mrs. Ed Davis of
Toronto visited with the latter's
brother Mr. & Mrs. E. G.
Wenzel.
Miss Clarissa Hill of Florida
who has been visiting in De-
troit, spent the weekend with
Mr. & Mrs. Herb Fahner and
friends.
Mr. Steve Brierley under-
went surgery at St. Joseph's
Hospital last Friday.
Visitors with Rev. & Mrs.
A. M. Schlenker and family
Thursday were Mr. & Mrs.
Erhardt Schlenker of Water-
loo, Miss Idella Gable and Mrs.
Artur Gable of Zurich.
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Cholette
and family of Toronto visited
on the weekend with Mr. & Mrs.
Gerald Schenk and family.
Rev. & Mrs. A. M. Schlenker
and family visited Monday with
Rev. & Mrs. M. Shatto of Zur-
ich.
S/L and Mrs. Robert Pal-
mer, Shirley, Beth and Mark
returned to Downsview after
spending some time holidaying
with Mr. & Mrs. Eatery Fah-
ner and camping at Grand Bend.
Mrs. Ed Callfas of Fillmore,
Sask., and daughter Miss Dor-
ene Callfas RN of Vancouver,
BC visited recently with Mr.
& Mrs. Emery Fahner and oth-
er relatives in the area.
Mrs. Tom Hern
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By MRS. L. PRESZCATOR
CR ED ITON
Rally Day in the United
Church was observed at a joint
service, Twenty-nine pupils
were awarded seals or cer..
tificates for attendance.
Those receiving first year
certificates were Joan Davis,
Judy Davis, Jacquline England,
Marlene Clarke; second year
seals went to Joan Hodge, Den-
nis Preszcator, Darrell Press-
cator, Br end a Neil, Larry
Clarke, Burton Moon, Bonnie
Clarke, Nancy England, Sandra
England, Patsy Clarke, Marilyn
Galloway, Steve Brierley; re-
ceiving third year seals were
Elaine Pfaff, Glenda Pfa ff, Billy
Hodge, Bruce Hodge, Perry
Preszcator, Diane Hodge, Elva
Finkbeiner, Ruth Hodge, Wendy
Neil, Shirley Pfaff, Judy Lam-
port, Brian Lamport, Ron Ken-
ney. Mr. Ed Lamport awarded
the seals and also conducted
the promotions.
The school at SS 1 Usherne,
better known as PlugtOwn, a
name gained from the fact one
of its earlier residents were a
"plug" hat, held its final re-
union Saturday, with 325 911
hand to enjoy the proceedings,
which marked the closing of
the school.
At the ringing of the final
bell, the former pupils and
teachers enjoyed viewing plee
tures depleting earlier times at
the schoefl, and then a program
was staged with. Clayton Smith
acting as chairman.
Mrs. Beth McIntyre, San
Diego, California, received a
souvenir spoon as a gift for
the one coming the farthest
distance; and Thomas Duncan,
Winnipeg, received the prize
for the oldest person at the
reunion.
Taking part in the variety
program were: Mrs. Russell
Lee, Mrs. Ross Mathers, Jack
Kline, the Osborne sisters, Carl
Mills, Lorne Allen and the,St.
Marys Pipe Band.
Ray Francis read an account
of the history of the school,
which had been prepared by
Mrs. Ray Stewart, Sarnia, a
former pupil.
The first known school in
the section was a log school
which was situated directly
north of where the present
school stands. In 1867, the pre-
sent half-acre site was pur-
chased from Henry Francis and
a stone school was erected by
Thomas McLaughlin.
The first records of the
school date back to 1882 and
the members of the meeting
were: Messrs. G. W. Kay, Ar-
chie McCurdy, Henry Doupe,
Nicholas Shier, Alex Duncan
and David Mill.
W. W. Graham was one of the
first teachers, hired at a salary
of $375—his duties including
that of lighting the fire.
At a meeting in 1887, Alex
Duncan, secretary, was in-
structed to clean the privies
and ashes and dust from the
school door as soon as the frost
was gone. This was done at a
cost of $3.
Miss M. Somerville, Robert
Hicks and T. G. Thompson
taught at the school from 1889
to 1893 and $10 was added to
their income for carrying out
the following duties: caring for
school house, building of fires,
sweeping of floor, replacing
glass panes, keeping desks and
maps in order and dusting the
furniture.
In 1890, Arthur Francis was
contracted to wash out the
school twice a 'year at a cost
of $.250 per time.
Teachers up to 1908 included:
Mrs. A. Robb, Duncan, Mc-
Dougall, W. B. Horne, John
Parkinson, Fred Sweet and Miss
I. Gardiner, and their salaries
gradually increased from $325
to $450,
Records show about 12 cords
of wood were burned each year
at a cost of between $1.10 and
$1.70 per cord, but coal took
over when the cost of wood
apparently got out of hand and
jumped to $5.00 a cord.
In 1909 a library was started
and 100 books were purchased.
Teachers in this era included
Elsie Greason and Vera Hazel-
wood.
In 1913, the board of William
Gilfillan, John McCullough and
Fred Johnston had difficulties
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PERSONALS
Mr. & Mrs. Clare Rock and
Sharon, London, spent last
weekend with Mr. & Mrs. Joe
Carey and family.
Miss Arlene and Gerry De--
Jardine Spent last weekend with
their parents, Mr. & Mrs.
Hubert Desjardine.
Mr. & Mrs. Derry Dignan,
London, viaited Over the long
holiday with Miss Bernie Mad-
den.
The Van Buseell Construction
Co. Of Lucan are making geed
progress on the new two ',own
addition of the Mt. Carmel
schools
Mr. & Mts. Paid Masse and
son Donald of Windsor Spent
last weekend with Mr. & Mrs.
Hubert Carey and farnilY,
Mr. & Mrs. Henry Witflin
and Billy of Visitedstutday
With MM. Mary Trainor and
Children.
& WS. Urban Ayotte
and faintly, Detroit, spent the
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He made the trip by car
taking the ferry from prober-
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Will Spend a few days with a
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He will be one Of 50 teachers
On the staff.
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