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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1965-02-18, Page 5By MRS. HAROLD DAVIS WILL TRADE Long Life Batteries, Safety 99 Tires, Tools, Paints, Auto Accessories, Do-It-Yourself Materials, and all our other famous products FOR A Reasonable Amount of Canadian Currency Open Friday till 9 p.m. 'ASSOCIATE STORE 444 Main St. Don R. Jones, Prop. By MRS. HEBER DAVIS Times-Advecate, February 18, 1965 Page 3 Thames Road fete for lady's birthday Sending aged to 'homes termed 'retrograde step ' Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Knight visited with Mr. Russell mills Sunday who is a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital, London. Mrs. Almer Pa.ssmore is confined to her bed. Quite a number of people from this community called at the Hopper-Hockey funeral home, Exeter, Sunday and Mon- day where the late William Gil- fillan lay at rest. By MRS. WILLIAM ROHDE THAMES ROAD Mr. & Mrs. Mark Strapp, Laurie and Michael of London, Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Gilmour, Kevin, Paul and David of Lucan, Mr. & Mrs. Donald Bray, Ro- bert, Janet and Ruth were Sun- day guests with Mr. & Mrs. John Bray and Agnes, the oc- casion being the birthday of Mrs. John Bray. Great people are not affected by each puff of wind that blows ill. ANNOUNCEMENT Bob Taylor is pleased to an- nounce the appointment of PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bray, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Jeffery, Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Miller, Mr. & Mrs. Lorne Passmore, Mr. & Mrs. William Rohde, Mr. & Mrs. Jack Stewart spent Satur- day evening with Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Gardiner of Exeter. Mr. & Mrs. Donald Mayer, Kirk, Sherry and Rhonda of Toronto spent the weekend and Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Mayer and Robbie of London were Sunday guests with Mr. & Mrs. Robert Mayer. Miss Beverley P as s m or e spent the weekend with Miss Elaine Johns of Elimville. Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Miller were Tuesday guests with Mr. & Mrs. William Rowcliffe of Hensall. Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Cann en- tertained a number of married couples Saturday evening. Mr. & Mrs. Bert Barry, Mr. & Mrs. Case de Mooy, Sandra and Shari, Mrs. Pearl Baynham and Colleen of London, Mr. & Mrs. Ken Brazier of Brantford, Mrs. Gertie Moir of Hensall, Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Tuckey of Exeter were Sunday guests with Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Passmore. Michele and Carol Lynn Bra- zier returned home with th e ir parents after having spent the past two weeks with their grand- parents. George Johnston, Goderich, Harry McC re a th, Goderich; Arthur Curry, Goderich; Hugh Berry, Woodharn; R. B. Cou- sins, Brussels, and John Win- ters, Fordwich. The business meeting was preceded by a dinner, an ex- periment which resulted in at- tendance of 200, instead of the usual handful. Many of the So- ciety's foster parents were guests, and Warden Glenn Webb of Stephen praised "those who open their homes and hearts to provide foster homes; they have earned the gratitude of the municipal council and of the people of Huron." Head table guests included L. E. Cardiff, M.P., Huron, and Mayor Frank Walkom, of Goderich, both of whom spoke briefly, and H. Glenn Hays, judge of the juvenile and family court, who introduced Judge Hetherington, guest speaker. Mrs. Johns, in her report as president, said the society is "desperately in need" of foster homes for some older children in care. She reported that the work of the society has shown a continued increase. Treasurer H anly reported balancing revenue and expendi- ture at $95,914. Largest out- going item was $33,386 for boarding homes, and the re- venue item for wards was $42,- 381. The local director, Miss Clare McGowan, athome during the previous week with a severe cold affecting her voice, came to the meeting to ask perusal of her prepared report. She introduced the foster parents of 1964 who were present, and said that these and others had "done a marvellous job over the years." "The revision of our written policy," she said in her report, "is a great help to us, and we thank our hardworking policy and personnel committee. The Auxiliary and Christmas Bur- eau have unloaded a tremendous responsibility from the should- ers of our staff." Harold " Scotty" Fox Raccoons die too When the giant elm fell to the ground, Friday, two raccoons, which had been making their home in the hollow top, came crashing down too. The stunned animals were grabbed by a group of men and beaten to death with tree branches. The action of the men led to criticism from some in the crowd and a letter in this regard appears in this week's "Batt'n Around". --T-A photo of Sarepta BY W. E. ELLIOTT GODERICH "Shunting off" of aged people to institutions, however com- fortable is no substitute for the family life they prefer, and is a "retrograde step" in Cana- dian civilization, Judge R. S. Hetherington said in addressing the annual meeting of Huron County Children's Aid Society here. It should be considered very seriously, his honor said, "be- cause in another 20 years your children will be packing you off to such places." Adopting the report of a nom- inating committee, read by sec- retary John G. Berry, the meet- ing re-elected Mrs. Kenneth Johns, Exeter, as president; Reeve Ivan Haskins, of Howick, 1st vice-president and Mrs. Albert Taylor,Goderich, sec- ond vice-presient. Only two changes were made in the list of directors, which now is as follows: James Doig, Seaforth; Mrs. Howard Klumpp, Dashwood; Mrs. Bert Baechler, Goderich; Mrs. Mervyn Cud- more, Exeter; Mrs. Douglas Bartlfff, Clinton; Mrs. Cecil Niake, Dungannon; Mrs. Roy Bennett, Wingham; Alvin Rau, Stanley; Mrs. F. Fingland, Clin- ton; Mrs. J. A. Gorwill, Sea- forth; Mrs. Maurice Bean, Hul- lett; Clarence Hanna, Belgrave; Reeve Clifford Dunbar, Grey; Reeve Alvin D. Smith, Turn- berry; Reeve Grant Stirling, G o de r ic h township, and the municipal representative, Reeve Reg. Jewell, Goderich. County clerk-treasurer Berry continues as secretary, deputy clerk-treasurer B. G. Hanly as treasurer. Honorary members are Mrs. as manager of the parts department at Mighty elm falls The size of the 350-year-old elm tree felled on the Hay farm of V. L. Becker, Friday, is indicated above as it completely dwarfs loggers and other trees in the area. The tree was over 20 feet in circumference. The photo below shows a small part of the crowd of 250 on hand to watch the largest tree in this part of Ontario felled. --T-A photos Centralia firemen given merit award Taylor Motors Service Centre in Zurich By MRS. FRED BOWDEN CENTRALIA The village fire department has been awarded a certificate of merit by the Muscular Dys- trophy Association of Canada in recognition of distinguished service in the fight against muscular dystrophy. Mr. Fox has been associated with parts department of Gen- eral Motors dealers across Canada for over 20 years, and brings with him a complete knowledge of all General Mo- tors products. ors with Mr. & Mrs. John Thompson. Mr. & Mrs. Russell Sch- roeder were guests with Mr. & Mrs. Roy Pepper in Exeter Monday evening. Mr. George Baynham a nd Mrs. Wm. Haddock attended the funeral of their cousin, the late Mr. Isaac Bestard, at Grand Bend Wednesday of last week. "Scotty" welcomes all his for- mer friends to drop in and see him. party last week for the former's father Mr. J. S. Thompson of Listowel who was celebrating his 85th birthday. Mrs. Andrew Hicks and Miss Flossie Davey of Exeter were Sunday guests with Mrs. Lorne Hicks. Mr. Wellington Skinner visit- ed for a few days last week with his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Norman Morgan and family in Melbourne. Mr. & Mrs. John McDonald of Listowel were Friday even- ing guests with Mr. & Mrs. John Thompson. Sunday visitors with Mr. & Mrs. K. Greb were Mr. & Mrs. Urban Pfile, Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Greb of Zurich, Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Love of Exeter and Mr. & Mrs. Reg. Hodgson of Water- loo. Mr. Amos Wright is a pa- tient in South Huron Hospital, Exeter. Mr. & Mrs. S. Eaton and Bon- nie Louise of London, Mr. & Mrs. Reid Brown and Roxanne of Lambeth were Sunday visit- state and church and to their families and friends, things that cannot be bought with money. People should accept that re- sponsibility, he said, and be prepared to devote as much time as necessary to that very per- sonal things. Unless our chil- dren are instructed in these three aspects, he said, they get too strong in one or another, and the wheel goes out of bal- ance. It was in this connection that Judge Hetherington made his remarks about aged persons and institutions. "About two generations ago," he said, "people old and des- titute began to be sent to insti- tutions the county provided, known as poorhouses. As civili- zation got a little kinder, we began to realize that the people who went there had been good citizens but through hard luck or sickness or disaster lost their money. The public pro- ceeded to give pensions, im- prove the institutions and make living conditions pleasanter. "Some people say "these persons are having abetter time than my grandparents did,' and they send their old people to nursing homes, county homes and everything under the sun, and it is a retrograde step we should consider very seriously. "You have heard so many elderly people say they would rather go to an institution than be a burden on the family. I don't think there should be only one alternative. The one they would like is to stay with the family, if they felt the family wanted them. It is a very sad thing if after they have baby sat for years and kept them- selves poor, they are to be shunted off to some institution which, though warm and com- fortable, is not home. They do need the personal services. "I hope we will train our children to realize that older people should have the privilege of being repaid. Too many say they have not time. Cut out some less important things. It is merely a matter of what you want to give your priorities to. "It is hard to get people to take part in municipal services, In service clubs, in church. They pay their taxes, but shirk the responsibility essential to make things go ahead." Ladies belonging to various groups in Knox Presbyterian church served a beef dinner, and were thanked by James Doig. ESSENTIALS Judge Hetherington cited some civilizations of the past that passed away from lack of one or other of three essentials which have preserved Christian civilization of the West: belief in Divinity and the hereafter; adequate but not excessive at- tention to material things that make /or strength and challenge the responsibility of people to one another, their municipality, CGIT GUESTS AT LUCAN The Centralia CGIT were guests of the Lucan CGIT at a skating party in the Lucan Arena Sunday afternoon". Following the skating the girls were enter- tained to supper in the school- room of the United Church. A vesper service concluded the afternoon's program. Ladies at Biddulph enjoy quilting bee YP FETE WHALEN YP The Young People from Whalen were entertained by the Centralia Young People at a Valentine social and crokinole party in the schoolroom of the church Saturday evening. There was a short worship service and the visitors were welcomed by Neil McAllister. There were eight tables of players for the crokinole. Prizes were awarded. The Val- entine theme was carried out in the decorations and in the lunch. Carol Foster expressed appreciation on behalf of the Whalen Young People. HONORS IN MUSIC Elaine Powe received word that she obtained honors in her grade 5 history at the Royal Conservatory of Music. Mrs. George Hall, Mrs. A. Pearson, Mrs. J. McCormick, and Bernard visited Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Pearson and family of Galt. Miss Lynn Paul of Toronto University spent the weekend at her home. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Clarke and family of Willowdale spent the weekend with Mr. & Mrs. Clayton Smith. Mr. & Mrs. ArtJulian visited over the weekend with Mr. & Mrs. Miller McCurdy. Credit Union's annual reveals sizeable gains Mrs. Chris Fischer spent the past week in London visiting with her family and sister, Mrs. Wm Snell. Miss Karen Welsh of Granton spent the weekend with Miss Maralyn Smith. Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Fischer and Gregory, Mr. & Mrs. Wm Fischer, Cathy and Cheryl, all of London, visited Sunday with Mrs. Chris Fisher. Miss Sandra Abbott of Lucan spent the weekend with Miss Linda Smith. Mr. & Mrs. Orville Lang- ford visited Sunday with Mr. Fred Pattison of St. Marys. Mrs. Ross McFalls and Daren visited Monday with Mr. & Mrs. Charles Tindall of Grand Bend. Mrs. Jessie Lewis visited Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Jack Borland of Thames Road. RETURNS FROM FLORIDA Rev. D. M. Guest returned home last week following a vacation with friends from Wy- oming who are holidaying in Florida. Also returning last week from Florida were Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Greb who have been holidaying for the past month in Sarasota. year. The recommendation of the board was accepted by the mem- bers and entered in the minutes as such. Ernie Long, of Cuna Mutual, presided over the elections of the 1965 Board and Committee members. These elections had the following results: Board of directors: F/L C. E. White, Herb Broom, Irvin Gingerich, F/L A. 0. Johnson, S/L C. J. McCurrie. Credit committee: Sgt. C. J. Walker, Harry Dougherty, Sgt. C, J. Arnold. Supervisory committee: D. L Sweet, T. S. Munroe, Sgt. F. Ayton. Following the meeting, the ladies of the church served an excellent buffet luncheon during which discussion centered around Credit Union matters. 3, r- 1 % PERSONALS Sunday visitors with Mr. & Mrs. Russell Schroeder were Mr. & Mrs. S. Semple, Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Hewitt and Dianne, Mr. & Mrs. Jack Schroeder and family of London. Mr. & Mrs. John Thompson attended a surprise birthday Choose junior public speakers Public Speaking competition will be held in grades '7 and 8 in Exeter Public School Fri- day, Feb. 26 9-12 and 1:30- 4 pm. Verse speaking will be heard in grades 5 and 6 Thursday, February 25, 9-12 and 1:30- 4 pm. SCOUT EUCHRE The Boy Scouts sponsored a progressive euchre in Aber- deen Hall Monday evening. Prize winners were: Ladies high, Mrs. Harold O'Brien; lone hands, Mrs. Myrtle Doup e; men's high, Alfred Mitchell; lone hands, Harry Rodd; lucky draw, Eber Shute. By MRS. M. H. ELSTON BIDDULPH Miss Birdine McFalls RN of Detroit spent a couple of days during the week with her par- ents, Mr. & Mrs. Alex McFalls. Other guests were Mr. & Mrs. Ross Lester and children of Brigden, Saturday, Mr. & Mrs. Chas. Atkinson on Friday and Sunday evening Mr. & Mrs. M. H. Elston. Guests Sunday with M r. & Mrs. M. H. Elston were Mr. & Mrs. Jack Murray also Mr. & Mrs. Murray Gibson of Lon- don. Miss Bonnie Astles, Denfield, was a weekend guest of Miss Robin Blair and Miss Janice Abbott, Lucan, with B onnie Blair Thursday night. Members of the Royal Ca- nadian College of Organists held an organ recital in Oaelien Hall, London, Friday evening Feb. 12. They had as their guest artist Mr. David Craig head of the Rochester University, Rochest- er, New York. Mr. Cossar Fost- er, Exeter, who is a member of the Royal Canadian College of Organists, had at the recital as his guests Mrs. M. H. Elston, Mrs. Ken Hodgins,Centralia and Mr. Leonard Wilson, RCAF Centralia. Miss Sheila Elston had Miss Sylvia Webb of Hyde Park as her guest Wednesday evening. Mr. & Mrs. Tom Kooey and Clayton spent Saturday even- ing with the Weiberg families. Mr. & Mrs. Tom Humphreys of Exeter were guests of the lat- ter's parents, Mr. & Mrs. Lorne Weiberg. Mrs. Lorne Weiberg held a quilting bee at her home Tues- day afternoon in support of St. Patrick's Church Saintsbury. PAID ON GUARANTEED TRUST CERTIFICATES • issued in amounts from $100 upwards for 3, 4 or 5 years. • earn the above indicated interest, payable half-yearly by cheque. • authorized investment for all Canadian Insurance Companies and trust funds. STERLING IRUSTS 372 Bay St., 35 Dunlop St., 73 Mississaga Toronto Barrie Orillia William Gilfillan retired farmer William A. Gilfillan, '76, died in St. Joseph's Hospital, Lon- don, Saturday, February 134 Mr. Gilfillan had been a resi- dent of Exeter for the past nine years retiring from the farm in Usborne Township. Surviving are his wife, the former Margaret Shier, three daughters, Mrs. Clifford (Madalene) Jory, Mrs. Wilfred (Viola) Hunkin, both of U s- borne Twp. and Mrs. Mervyn (Wilma) Love, Leamington and six grandchildren. Funeral service was con- cluded by Rev. R. S. Blitz at the Hopper-Hockey funer al home, Exeter, Tuesday, Feb- ruary 16 with I n te r m ent in Kirkten Union cemetery. Pallbearers were Messrs David Millar, George Vriese, Douglas Insley, Leslie Thom- son, Gerald Paul and C. Park. leave for Europe this week. Mr. & Mrs. Harry Carroll accompanied by Mr. & Mrs. Lex Maxted and family spent the weekend in Detroit. Mr. & Mrs. Carroll visited with his brother Mr. & Mrs. George Carroll and Mr. & Mrs. Fred Ford. Mrs. Roy Hawkins and Mrs. Rob Carroll, Science Hill spent Monday with Mr. & Mrs. Her- man Atkinson. GOT A CHILLY ROOM? ADDING A ROOM? MAKE YOUR COMFORT COMPLETE WITH ELECTRIC HEAT VISIT YOUR ELECTRIC HEATING INFORMATION CENTRE ONTARIO HYDRO Main St. S., EXETER Phone 235.0930 In an address at the annual meeting of the Exeter Com- munity Credit Union, president F/L C. E. White stressed the importance of member respon- sibility toward the growth of the Credit Union. He stated that it should be a very definite goal of each mem- ber to talk to non-members about the organization and that the personal endorsement of each member is the largest contributing factor in dissemin- ating the "self help" Credit Union philosophy. The annual meeting was held at the Trivia Memorial Hall, Thursday. The financial report, render- ed by the manager Harold Pat- terson, indicated a picture of general stability. Life insured shares held by Members had increased to $205,306.40, an increase of $22,000.00 over last year. Loans to members, also life insured, had increased to $289,- 345.45, an increase of $44,- 000.00. The guaranteed 5% de- posit account available to mem- bers with a share account of $2,000.00 instituted inJuly 1964 showed an end year balance of $21,000.00. The credit committee report, delivered by Sgt. C. J. Walker, indicated a large growth in the number of loans granted and a. decrease in the average loan. Sgt. Walker pointed out that these statistics showed that the Credit Union was asSisting more people than ever. D. L Sweet gave the report Of the supervisory committee. He Indicated his Comniittee's Mr. & Mrs. Tom Rees en- tertained Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Davis, Cameron and Sharon Friday evening and Mr. & Mrs. Bob Tindall and girlS, Thurs- day evening and Sunday visited Mr. & Mrs. Charles Rollings, Clandehoye. Mr. & Mrs. Bob Tindall, Nancy and Marylou visited M r. Tindall's parents, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Tindall, Grand Bendo Sunday .Mr. & Mrs. C, Tindall function of internal audit had revealed the Credit Union to be on a solid foundation. The year's operation presented a picture of general consolida- tion. The speaker for the evening was the Rev. J. P. Gandon. His theme was Service, and more particularly Service within a Community. While he recog- nized the necessity of working to live, he also touched on the philosophy of living to work, and pointed out the fact that Credit Union members, just by virtue of membership, were serving others as well as them- selves. Herb Broom, longtime mem- ber and vice-president, acted as master of ceremonies for the evening. He delivered the report from the board of diree- tors and stated the satisfaction of the board with the year's operation. Door prizes were presented to the 20th member to arrive, Gerald Cockwill; to the young- est member present, Miss Car- oline Broom; and to the oldest member present, Joe White. In addition, another door prize was presented to Mrs. R. B. Williams by the CIA represen- tative, Ross Francis. The president passed down the board recommendations that a 4 1/2% dividend be paid on shares and that the interest rebate to borrowers be in- creased from 2% to r5%. The remainder of the undivided earnings was to be apportioned out among the Guarantee Fund, the Education Fund andundivid- ed earningS for the forthcoming