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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1967-09-21, Page 11Open Biddulph park Ready Mix CONCRETE Pions 235.0833 Residence 228.6961 C.A.McDOWELL this Sunday, Wednesday afternoon and during the evening throughout the week, 7 Dobbs Motors o ; DIAMOND "Insured for a lifetime" At WILSON'S JEWELLERY & Gifts Exeter Pleasing You' Pleases Us. Purchase Your Times-Advocete, 'September 1, 1907, Page 11, 25 Auction Sales 25 Auction Sales Clearing AUCTION SALE of 25-Acre Farm, Livestock, Household Effects and Misc. Items On the premises SOUTH QUARTER of LOT 17, CON. 13, STEPHEN TWP, 2 miles south of Dashwood The undersigned auctioneer received instructions to sell by public auction on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 at 1:30 p.m, REAL ESTATE consists of South Quarter of Lot 17, Con. 13, Stephen Township on which is situated 2-storey white brick dwelling with all conveniences; bank barn with good stabling, water pressure system. All in good state of repair, Land sandy loam, well drain- ed and fenced; 2 acres mixed bush, remainder tillable. Never failing water supply, newly dug water pond 100 ft, long, 40 ft, wide. Inspection invited, TERMS of Real Estate: 10% on day of sale, balance in 60 days. Sold subject to a reason- able reserve bid. Complete listing in following issue. JOE SABO, Proprietor ALVIN WALPER, Auctioneer Over 21,000 visit museum at Goderich The number of visitors who toured the Huron County Pioneer Museum topped the 21,000 mark for the second successive year, it was revealed by Curator James Chisholm, However, about a month ago, attendance figures showed a de- crease of about 500 as com- pared with the number that had visited the museum by that time last year, It was not until the Labour Day holiday weekend that reg- istration of visitors at the mus- eum showed .a substantial in- crease. The attendance figure stood at 21.102 as of Monday, September 11. A check of the registry book indicates that people from all parts of Ontario toured the pion- eer museum located on North Street, off the town square. Many others were registered who had come from the Maritime and Prairie provinces, as well as those who had journeyed from bordering American states, Museum Curator James Chis- holm stated that a two-storey, 142-foot long addition, construc- ted at the east side of the for- mer brick school building had just recently been completed. The new section will provide storage and workshop space for restoring newly acquired antique pieces before they are put on display. Exhibits at the Huron County Museum, whose original founder was Honorary Curator, J. H. Neill, have now reached a total of 11,528. Square dancers start on season Important AUCTION SALE of Valuable Real Estate, Household. Effects and Misc. Items On the premises, VILLAGE OF DASHWOOD The undersigned auctioneer received instructions to sell by public auction on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 at 1:30 p.m. REAL ESTATE consists of Part. North Half of Lot 8 and 9 Stephen Township, Dashwood on which is situated well con- structed frame dwelling cov- ered with asphalt siding, Main floor: Living and dining room, kitchen, bedroom, 3-pce. bathroom and utility room. Second floor: Three bedrooms and clothes closet, Full size basement, Also small barn suitable for garage. Am- ple garden land. Dwelling nice- ly situated and in good state of repair, TERMS of Real Estate: 10% on day of sale, balance in 30 days. Sold subject to a reason- able reserve bid. HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS — Wingham kitchen stove in new condition; Westinghouse refrig- erator; round top dining room table, 6 chairs; buffet; antique glass cupboard, in perfect con- dition; Boston antique rocker; oak rockers; leather seat rock- er; centre tables; daybed; couch; davenport; fern stands; antique colored glass flower stand; fancy jardiniere; mir- rors; pictures and frames; mantel clock; Philco electric radio; kitchen table and chairs; large hall mirror; electric lamps; hall tree; Raymond sew- ing machine; 2 oak bedsteads; dressers; commodes; fancy toi- let set; cedar chest; chest of drawers; large oval Colonial style rug; mounted birds and animals; assortment of mats, (milts, comforters, bedding and linens; fancy bedspreads; cur- tains; drapes; glassware; sil- verware; fancy and antique dishes; comelete dinner set; kitchen utensils; electric toaster and iron; cabbage cutter; cop- per boiler; galvanized tubs; electric washing machine; seal- ers; crocks; jugs: large en- flame padlock; garden tools; ex- tension ladder; quantity lumber and wood, etc., etc, TERMS: CASH MRS. SUSAN SNIDER, Proprietress ALVIN WALPER, Auctioneer By MISS JEAN COPELAND Mrs. May Crozier and Mr. Alvin Lawrence of Detroit visit- ed Tuesday last with Miss Ada Hopkin and Mrs. Arthur Hopkin. Mr, & Mrs. Robert Robinson and family visited Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Fraser of Lis- towel. Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Lethbridge of Englewood, Florida, visited with Miss Blanche Mills and Mr. Edgar Mills, Monday after- noon. Mr. & Mrs. Don Wilson and famry of Uniondale visited Sun- day with Mr. & Mrs. Jack Smith. Mr. & Mrs. Jas. Craigmile of St. Marys and Mr. & Mrs. Ray Martin of Russeldale were Sun- day visitors with Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Smith, Dianne and Doug- las. Mr. & Mrs. John Witteveen operated their Steakburger Stand at Western Fair last week and report a good week. They were assisted by Mrs. Arnold Hern. Miss Ada Hopkin and Mrs. Arthur Hopkin were Sunda y guests with Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Dobson of Kirkton. 7azoo 70-freed Square Dancing resumed for another season with the Exeter Promenaders dancing last Wed- nesday at the Town Hall. There were three squares dancing, to club caller Earl Bowles. The club will move back to its regular location in the arena the week after the fall fair. Dancers were recruited for the Square Dance Demonstration at the fair Wednesday night. Norm Whiting will be caller for a demonstration of dancing by members of the 4-H Club and the Promenaders. Plans were also made to enter a decorated car in the Fall Fair parade. The Promenaders will be hold- ing their annual Fun Dance at the Arena on September 30. The purpose of this dance is to give people who think they might enjoy square dancing a chance to try it. Mr. & Mrs. Russel Bailey of Chicago are spending a few days with Mrs. Ralph Bailey, town. Mr. & Mrs. Charles L. Smith were at Expo 67 a few days last week, Usborne native dies in hospital Mrs. Fred Dawson, 6'7, the former Margaret Ellen (Helen) Anderson of Usborne Township, died in South Huron Hospital on Wednesday, September 13. She had been a patient for eight years. Mrs. Dawson was a former school teacher but had been an invalid for many years. Her hus- band predeceased her three years ago. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Cleve (Eleanor) Brophey, London. and Mrs. James (Ruth) McBride, Winnipeg, one son, Murray of Usborne Township and five grandchildren. A sister Mrs. Blossom Stone predeceased her in May of this year. Funeral services were con- ducted by Rev. Stewart Miner at the Hopper-Hockey Funeral Home, Exeter, on Saturday, Sep- tember 16 with interment in Ex- eter cemetery. Pallbearers were Messrs. Elgin Rowcliffe, Oliver Ander- son, Alan Dawson. Gordon and Harry Stone and Nelson Lamport. 21c The spacious Biddulph township park at Granton was officially opened in a short ceremony Friday night and two of the hardest working ladies on the project were in on the ribbon cutting festivities. Mrs. Garfield Nixon and Mrs. Glenn Jameson are shown assisting On- tario Agriculture Minister the Hon. W. A. Stewart while Biddulph councillor Lorne Barker, Middlesex Warden Harry Ward and Bid- dulph Reeve Wilson Hodgins look on. The new gates were the result of free labor provided by Garfield Nixon and Ralph Westman. Ready for new playground The children of Granton and area have been provided with a beautiful park area to take care of their summer recreation activities. A Centennial project of the township of Biddulph with the help of many interested Granton residents, the six acre park will provide a play area, ball diamond, picnic facilities and parking. A group of Granton youngsters are shown above at the entrance to their new park. From left, Marilyn Westman, Janice Westman, Kathy O'Connor, Ann Packham, Dianne Ellyatt, Kari O'Connor, Scott Westman, Ronnie Hodgins, Bob Ross and Jim Packham. T-A photo If you think the world owes you a living, hustle out and col- lect it. Beginners' Classes will start October 2, with registration con- tinuing Oct. 9 and 16. Earl Bow- les will be caller and instructor for the Fun Dance as well as the Beginners' Classes. Clandeboye WI studies how to be good citizens LOOK HERE 6886"m OLDS IS AN could be made to improve Canada. Mrs. McIntosh and Mrs. Nor- man Hardy presented a contest on the names of some of the leaders in the Progressive-Conservative Convention which was won jointly by Mrs. Alan Hill and Mrs. David Kestle. Mrs. Harold Hardy assisted the hostess at the social hour. The October meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Rea Neil. ARMITAGE REUNION Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Lewis attended the reunion at Arva Sunday. President Mr. Allan Hunt of St. Thomas conducted the meeting. About 50 attended. Community AUCTION SALE at EXETER ARENA WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 at 1:30 p.m. Consists of: 8 cu. ft, Westing- house refrigerator; large GE refrigerator; small Frigidaire refrigerator; 30" 4-burner Frig- idaire range; dining room table and 5 chairs; arm chair; dining room table and 6 chairs; set of 6 chairs; buffet; odd tables; wine velour studio couch in goad condition; chesterfield chair; occasional chair; antique side chair; antique arm chair; antique platform rocker; couch; upholstered chair; solid walnut bed; iron bed with springs and nearly new mattress; Continen- tal bed with box spring and mattress; chest of drawers; dressers; white enamel sink with taps, in steel cabinet; record cabinet and records; Singer sewing machine; vac- uum cleaners; sport jackets, winter jacket, top coat, all have been dry cleaned; hand lawn mower; skates; books; encyclopedias; pots and pans; plastic drapes; 4 extension cords, 36', 2.5', 21.' and 12'; TV; radio; boy's clothing, Terms: Cash NORMAN WHITING Auctioneer 21c OPENS MUSIC STUDIO Mr. Arnold Kilmer is opening a studio for piano lessons and theory instruction in the Town Hall in Lucan, formerly the Post Office on the ground floor on Thursday, September 21. He was born in McGillivray township, son of the late Mr. Alfred and Albertha (Simpson) Kilmer. Former teachers were Mrs. Gambrill and Mr. Leth- bridge of London. By MRS. J. H. PATON CLANDEBOYE Clandeboye WI met at the home of Mrs. Wilmer Scott with 10 members and one visitor answer- ing the roll call. Mrs. Arnold Lewis presided and Mrs. Jim Donaldson gave the treasurer's report showing the booth proceeds for McGillivray Centennial Day as quite profit- able. Business was dealt with noting that the Canadian Save the Child- ren Fund would be increased after March, 1968. New club leaders, Mrs. R. Worthington and Mrs. James Donaldson, reported 16 girls to begin the new project <fleeing Well-Dressed and Well-Groom- ed." Mrs. Alex McIntosh, convener of Citizenship and Education, read a paper on Thoughts on Individual Rights and How to Be- come a Canadian Citizen and What it Means to be a Canadian Citizen, also a paper on the Canadian flag followed by an open discussion on changes that Farm Sold — Clearing AUCTION SALE of Beef Cattle, Machinery, Etc. FOR MRS, VIOLET ALLISON Lot 20, Con. 8, McGillivray Twp. 1 mile west and 21 miles north of Ailsa Craig WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 at 1:15 p.m. CATTLE — 9 cows, Hereford and Shorthorn, rebred artificial- ly Hereford; 1 heifer, bred in the spring; yearling heifers; 9 calves, MACHINERY, ETC. — Oliver tractor with new tires; disc; 4 section harrows; manure spreader; rubber tired wagon and racks; horse mowers; steel cable and pulleys; dump rake; water tank mounted on steel tired wagon; Renfrew cream separator; 2 water pumps; post hole auger; 32' extension lad- der; chicken feeders and oil burners; iron kettle; barrels; rope and pulleys; Old butcher scales; barb wire and posts; tools; rubber tired wheelbar- row, etc., etc. HOUSEHOLD ARTICLE S: Good Cheer cook stove with oil burner; washing machine; coal oil stove; oil space heater with 200 gal tank; gas lantern; lawn mower. HAY; 150 bales of first cut hay. HENS: A few heavy breed hens. Terms: Cash Auctioneers! HUGH FILSON, TOM ROBSON 666.0833 phone 666.1967 21c 68'CLUSE OLDS IS AN WITH THE CHURCHES Rev. N. S, O'Neil of Kingston, Jamaica presented his testimony at Clandeboye UC Sunday service and held the congregation spell- bound. He will be present at the morning service Sunday, Sep- tember 24 at 9:45 am. St. James Anglican service will hold their Thanksgiving ser- vice Sunday, September 24 at 11 am. Mrs. R. Gage dies in London Mrs. Russell Gage, London, mother of Mrs. Don Southcott, formerly of Exeter, died at Park- wood Hospital on Sunday, Sep- tember 17 after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Gage with her husband had visited in Exeter on several occasions. Mr. Gage suffered a heart attack Thursday and is a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital. Funeral services for Mrs. Gage were held Tuesday, Sep- tember 19 at the Ridout Chapel of the A. Millard George funeral home with Rev. R. EvanMcLagan of Empress United Church offic- iating. Interment was in Water- ford cemetery. PERSONALS Mrs. Alvin Cunningham re- ceived word that her granddaugh- ter Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Manson is improved. She spent 11 days in Norfolk General Hospital with a ruptured appendix. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Machov- jak, David and Karen of Pennsyl- vania, visited their grandmother Skinner clan 6811gaTAN OLDS IS AN meet in park and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cunning- ham and family several days leaving on Monday. They visited Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Cunningham, Ingersoll, for dinner on the way home. Mrs. H. Grainger and Mrs. L. Kilmour visited with Mr. and Mrs. Rea Neil Saturday evening. Birthdays were celebrated Sunday for Mrs. Jim Donaldson, Mrs. Roy Hancox, Lucan, Mrs. Bob Donaldson, London. Other guests were Mrs. Don Black and Michael, Lucan, Mrs. Jim Mc- Carthy and Teresa, Mr. Hancox, Mr. Bob Donaldson, Mr. Jim Donaldson and family. on Mon- day Mrs. Allen Eveleigh, Kirk- ton, visited Mrs. Donaldson. Mrs. Clarence Millson spent a week in Toronto visiting her granddaughter, Mrs. W. 13astart and nieces and nephews. On Sun- day a nephew, Mr. Ralph Stokoe and Joeann and Susan of Malta were guests. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Broom, Carolyn and Sandra, Exeter, visited her parents and family, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Carter. Miss Cheryl Bloye of London, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Max Bloye, has been accepted as a student at Centralia School of Agriculture in the Home Econ- omics classes to start next month. Mrs. Harvey Murless, Miss Susan Bloye of London, Mr. Bill Walden, Chatham, and Mrs. Mer- vin Carter returned home last week from Expo. SEE HERE EVERY MS HAS TO MAKE it 8EFOREVE MARK IT Authorized Oldsmobile Dealer in Exeter PHONE 235.0660 SNELL BROS. LIMITED EXETER,' ONT. Want Ad Deadline Tuesdays 6 p.m. Centralia Farmers Supply Ltd. Grain • Feed • Cement Building Supplies Coal 228-6638 Over sixty descendants of the late Samuel andPriscilla Skinner gathered for an enjoyable picnic at Riverview Park in Exeter on Sunday. Several sports and contests conducted by Mrs. Ken Mason were enjoyed after Which all sat down to a bounteous supper. CoMing the fartheSt distance were Mr. and Mrs. "vtObt Skin- ner,• newlyweds, Of Hamilton.