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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1966-11-10, Page 18Times-Advocate, November 17, 1906 Page 2 Remembrance, Day speakers say to people; Must be more active and tolerant Rev, Phil Gandon suggested Friday that the present state of affairs in the world and in Can- ada probably isn't what men had hoped for when they took up arms to fight in the wars of this cent- UrY. "Let's agree that it's a better place than it would have been if you hadn't gone to war," he told the veterans in the congregation, but then asked them if it was really what they had fought for and what their comrades had died for. The veterans were joined at the Remembrance Day service, at Trivitt Memorial Church by the Legion Auxiliary, various youth groups and about 150 residents. The Anglican cleric asked the veterans three questions: Why did they go to war? To what pur- pose was all the waste of life? What was achieved by their com- rades' deaths. "You'd probably say that you wanted the world to be a better place for your children," he told them, and then asked if the world of the 60's was turning out to their expectations. He said nations were living under the threat of nuclear war, and until this power was control- led, then the world was not what they had fought for. Rev. Gandon went on to cite the moral decline and decay of the world in which there were few standards; a world in which there is affluence and at the same time starvation; a world in which men can be tossed into jail to be treated worse than what some people would treat animals. "There are so many areas in which so much has to be done before we can make the world a good reason for our fighting and dying," he suggested. However, he said there was no one to blame but ourselves, be- cause the fight was for democracy and there were responsibilities as well as priviledges in a dem- ocracy. The Legion padre quoted from a recent editorial in the T-A bemoaning the fact that while nomination meetings exemplified the freedoms won in the wars, the upcoming nominations in this area would probably be poorly attended and would not have ample candidates for the public offices to be offered. He added that his wife had re- cently spent three months at- tempting to get someone to assist With the local Girl Guides and now the Cubs were experiencing dif- ficulties in getting enough lead- ers. "Those we remember today didn't sit back," Rev. Gandon stated in urging those in attend- ance to get involved. "Get where the action is," he concluded. Assisting in the service were the Rev, John Boyne and the Rev. H. Heeg. Legion President Chub Edwards and Auxiliary Pre- sident Mrs, Robert Wragg read the scriptures. The worship service at the cenotaph was conducted by Rev. S. E. Lewis and Rev. D. S. Warren. Andrew Bierling was master of ceremonies. Those placing wreaths in the service were as follows: Province of Ontario, the Hon. C. S. MacNaughton; CFB Cen- tralia, S/L Jack Malone; Ex- eter, Jack Delbridge; Usborne, Archie Etherington; Stephen, James Hayte r; SHOES, K e n Johns, SHOES student council, Len Hume; Exeter Public School, Ross Tuckey; Masonic Lodge, Ray Lammie; IOOF, Lloyd Hod- gins; Lions, Gerald Webb; Kins- men, Gib Dow; LCBO, John Min- ers; Credit Union, Percy Noels; Canadian Canners, Jack Urqu- hart; Civil Servants, Norm Fer- guson; Larry Snider Motors, Larry Snider; Legion Auxiliary, Marg Wragg; Legion, Chub Ed- wards. Also on hand were two term- er past presidents of the Legion who are now living out of town; Max Harness, Sarnia, and Herb Broom, Harrow. C. S. MacNaughton replied to the toast to the guests and S/L Malone replied to the toast to CFB Centralia, The latter stated that person- nel at the base had always tried to work closely with the local Legion and that all men who had passed through the area training school had enjoyed Exeter and the surrounding community. "Centralia was always con- sidered a plum as far as postings were concerned," S/1_, Malone reported, indicating that the many benefits and attractions in the area, plus the lower cost of liv- ing, made it enjoyable. However, he noted that this would be the last year that any- one from Centralia would be par- ticipating in the local service as the base will be closed next year. creating troubles as the U.S.A. felt they had to destroy com- munism and the Communist coun- tries felt they had to destroy imperialism and democracy, "All believe they will ultim- ately be successful," he noted. However, he said both were wrong in saying that their way was the only right one and told the audience that it is necessary for world peace that men and nations find humbler ways of holding to their convictions. He concluded by saying this was only possible through Jesus Christ. Andy Bierling was master of ceremonies for the evening. Reg McDonald introduced the head table which included: Bert Cost- land, Pat Skinner, Rev. Edgar Roulston, Stan Frayne, Rev. Phil Gandon, S/L Malone, Chub Ed- wards, Jack Delbridge, the Hon. C. S. MacNaughton, Eugene Beav- er, Howard Holtzman and Har- vey Pfaff. Honor 1914-18 vets at Legion service Special mention was made of the veterans of World War I at the Wilfred Reeves, Andy Easton, Bert Farmer, Maurice Quance, Joseph Exeter Legion Remembrance Day banquet, Friday, Some of the mem- White and Bill Cutting. Members missing when the photo was taken hers of that group are shown above. Back row, left to right: Horace are: Cliff Brintnell, Bill Middleton, Ernest Cerson, Ted Pooley, Pfaff, Frank Hubbard, Bert Rivers, Malcolm McDonald, Harry Jo- Reg Knight and Elmer Harness. seph, Norm Norry, William Jeffrey and Ralph Lattimer. Front row: T-A photo QOPPRig.C.CifiVWCtr #WOWOPPPPretrOVICOVVYRIPCOVIrCirfPCCOWCreCtrtrleCCIPCCOVVWCWIPPCCOPtriretiVIVIR6 SHOP IN EXETER NEED TOLERANCE Friday evening, the Legion en- tertained a number of local of- ficials at the annual Remem- brance Day banquet at their hall. Guest speaker was Rev. H. D. Pilen, Pine River. He told the large crowd that for peaceful coexistence in the world today, all persons must display a measure of tolerance. He said this was difficult in that men have always believed that they had to fight for their convictions if they were to prove they were men. "Now it is recognized by some that tolerance is really a virtue," he said. Rev. Pilen indicated that it was this lack of tolerance that was Girls at Centralia canvass for firemen during Christmas Season $1.00 purchase : 1 coupon ft, .110 f'S •1S WIN $525" CASH 1 Sv ..'s tS tv.ft A ayS4-4"ifif' :!../P4'044-44.'fi*.'044—ifiztowougololotfiloioriz-cm-4,4*,....coviollozo,lintio4HwA.104konuoz.cougo4414.44143qcoiliwydritiortiwort., Mrs. Lorne Hicks visited over the week end with her sister Miss Wilda Pollock in Kitchener. Visitors with Mrs. C 1 ar a Ab- bott were Mrs. Lorne Moote of London accompanied by her By MRS. FRED BOWDEN CENTRALIA Centralia Volunteer Firemen were assisted Saturday in their campaign to raise funds for Mus- cular Dystrophy by four young girls. Mary Shoebottom, Lois Elliott, Joanne Smyth and Joanne Cronyn made a door to door canvass and collected $15.20 for the fund. Afterwards they were treated to a party at Mary's home. Several at Winter Fair PERSONALS Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Molnar and Jimmie of Agincourt were weekend visitors with his par- ents, Mr. & Mrs. S. Molnar. Mrs. Fred Baynham of Houston Texas, who was in London last week attending her brother's fun- eral visited Thursday with Mr. George Baynham and Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Haddock and with relatives in Exeter. Mr. & Mrs. W. J. Hodgson (newlyweds) have taken up res- idence in Mrs. Borden Smyth's house recently vacated by Mr. & Mrs. H. MacNeil. mother and sister, Mrs. W. Spen- cer and Mrs. Ross Hitch of St. Thomas Friday and Mr. & Mrs. Cliff Abbott of Lucan Sunday. Mr. & Mrs. Eli Brown of Exeter were Sunday visitors with Mr. & Mrs. Amos Wright. Tues- day visitors were Mr. & Mrs. Chas. Morton of Ailsa Craig. Five weekly draws starting Nov. 26 Each 1 prize of $25.00 Week 6 prizes of $5.00 And $250 JACKPOT on Dec. 24 Mt, Carmel By MRS. G. HOOPER BLANSHARD Mrs. Leonard Thacker attend- ed the tour sponsored by Kirkton Horticultural Society at the Royal Winter Fair Saturday. Mrs. Kenneth Parkinson at- tended the tour sponsored by Kirkton Horticultural Society at the Royal Winter Fair Saturday, Mrs. Kenneth Parkinson at- tended the convention of the 4-H Club Leaders at the Royal Winter Fair Monday and Tuesday. Mrs. Gladwyn Hooper and Clare were guests at the St. Marys Journal Argus banquet at Kirkton United Church Thurs- day. Misses Ruth and Veryl Hooper Rosemary Volkes of Toro nt o spent the weekend with Mr. & Mrs. Gladwyn Hooper and Jeanette and Clare. Sunday evening guests of Mr. & Mrs. Clare Sisson were Mr. & Mrs. Lyle George and family of Kerwood, Mr. & Mrs. Law- rence Grasby and family of Lon- don, Mr. & Mrs. Fred Petch of Strathroy. Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Jones, Mr. & Mrs. Gladwyn Hooper, Ruth and Jeanette called on Mr. & Mrs. Fred Foster of St. Marys Satur- day evening who were celebrat- ing their 50th wedding anniver- sary. Mr. & Mrs. Gladwyn Hooper, Jeanette, Mrs. Gertie Thomson attended the sauerkraut supper at Tavistock Wednesday evening, Mr. & Mrs. Gladwyn Hooper, Ruth and Jeanette attended the turkey supper at St. George's Anglican Church at Thorndale Friday evening. Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Thacker and family visited Sunday after- noon with Mr. Fred Pattison of St. Marys. Rev. & Mrs. Don Marvell and family of Union were Friday guests of Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Jones. STARTS THIS WEEK Shop at stores displaying this ad Retail Section Exeter Board of Trade in Simcoe with the former's sis- ter, Mr. and Mrs.Walter Mater and family. Mrs. John Glavin has been a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital for the past two weeks. Mrs. Hilda Boland and Mrs. Mary Ryan began their nursing duties this week at the Blue- water Rest Home" in Zurich. MrS. Mary Regan and daugh- ters, London visited with Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Regan and fam- ily laSt week. Mr. and Mrs. Murray McCrea and family, Dorchester visited with Mrs. Pius Dietrich and fam- ily Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Duch- arme and baby, Sarnia spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Gerald O'Rourke. Mother M. Dominica, London, and Mother St. Louis, Parkhill, spent the weekend with their mother, Mrs. Christina Dietrich and Louis. Miss Eleanor Dietrich, Kit- chener visited on the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dietrich. Miss Mary Ellen and Miss Anne Ryan of "The Pines" Chatham spent the long week- end with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ryan and family. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Regier, Exeter, spent Sunday with Mr. Mrs. Joseph Regier and family. Mr. and Mrs, Clare Rock and Sharon, Wailacebitrg, were week- end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Carey and girls. Mr. Ricky Trainor London, and Paul Dietrich, London, were Visitors at their parents home on the Tong weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Carey and Mary Eileen accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Jim Carey and girls, tendon, Spent Sunday